Plasan is revealing a new vehicle - WILDER

KIBBUTZ SASA, Israel, June 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- At Eurosatory 2022 Plasan Sasa Ltd. ("Plasan") is revealing an exciting new vehicle, designed from the ground up to answer the needs of military patrols and Special Forces. The groundbreaking design breaks the paradigm that forces had to choose between mobility, protection and firepower. Wilder provides Stanag 4569 Level 2 protection for 4 people in a compact package weighing just 3.7t and offering a full 800kg of payload. With a huge 370mm of wheel travel due to a unique patented suspension system, a reliable 420Nm engine driving all 4 wheels through an 8-speed automatic gearbox, and a central driving position with panoramic view, the Wilder has the mobility and off-road capability of a racing buggy, combined with the protection and remotely operated firepower normally only seen on vehicles weighing twice as much. Situational awareness is excellent for all 4 occupants in the comfortable air-conditioned monocoque Kitted Hull™, and the rear cargo bed can accommodate a NATO pallet packed with equipment and supplies for a long mission with ease. Light and compact, Wilder is internally transportable by CH47 making it deployable wherever your forces need to be, and allowing it to take on multiple missions including reconnaissance and raids over the roughest terrains and in the harshest of conditions. Options available include 4-wheel steering and remote control of the entire vehicle. The crew can dismount and remotely drive the vehicle and its weapon to a vantage point without putting themselves in danger. With this fully integrated drive-by-wire capability and associated cameras and sensors, the Wilder is also ready for fully autonomous operation. Wilder can also be paired with Plasan's ATeMM to create a hybrid-electric 6x6 with 2t of combined payload and all of the exportable power and system capability of the unique ATeMM and ATeMM Tandem. This highly innovative clean-sheet design is being offered by Plasan as a turnkey product or in kit form for local assembly by vehicle manufacturers around the world. The WILDER and the ATeMM will be presented at our booth EXT Pe6B, e231 at Eurosatory. Please visit us at http://www.plasan.com  Follow us on LinkedIn, YouTube, Twitter Photo - https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/1828215/Plasan_Armored_Vehicle.jpg For more information, please contact:  Meirav Ofir, Marcom miravo@plasan.com

Rolyte launches Enterprise SaaS platform - Making Small & medium size businesses agile & nimble with easy to use applications

* Rolyte platform currently introduced in horizontal (ERP & CRM) & vertical (Line of business apps) segment. * Presently expanding services in India & USA. * Entire suite of business applications is available without any costly deployment, integration and maintenance & support. NEW DELHI, June 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Rolyte launched its suite of SaaS based ERP, CRM & many line of business applications for Small & Medium Size Businesses in India and for USA market. Company focuses on ease of use & ease of deployment through its SaaS-based business applications. The entire suite of business applications is available without any costly deployment, integration and maintenance & support. Riding on digital transformation, Rolyte platform focusses on closing technology gap for SMB through uberization model of enterprise software service, where key benefits for clients are: * Cost savings - Reduce costs without any investment in development, integration & management. * Easy to use & deploy - A simple Netflix like model that is democratizing the way enterprise software functions and contribute for the growth of businesses. Features of Rolyte Platform * Simple and standardized business processes and low cost of transaction through SaaS based platform. * Automation of customer, sales, purchase, inventory etc. at nominal cost – one can built further analytics to drive revenue and margin growth through informed and data-driven decisions * SaaS based CRM solution to automate Sales and Marketing processes * Segment specific platform to manage entire business. Rolyte Business Model is Cloud Subscription and it want to become preferred B2B SaaS platform for Global SMB & Mid-size business. As of now, value of global market of Enterprise Software is USD 243 billion with CAGR of 11.7% from 2022 to 2030 (Source – STATISTA.com) As a GTM Plan, company is developing business partners in India & USA. Its program focuses on recognizing, growing, and rewarding agencies and consultants that help grow the business with Rolyte.   To serve SMB Market well, company is segmenting the market based on size, verticals and geographies. Company is offering one month to two months free trial period for all applications. Amit Singh, Founder & CEO of Rolyte says that: "We are moving towards $5 trillion economy by 2025, and SMB must play an important role to drive the growth by having simple and cost-effective business applications, so that they could keep their focus on innovation and growth. As the fourth industrial revolution knocks at the door, we urgently require a renewed focus on technology adoption and more agility among SMB industry." About Rolyte Rolyte.in is an early stage b2b SaaS software house with strong founding team of Technology background, a ready platform that helps businesses to automate their entire business functions. They aim to democratize b2b SaaS space to empower SMB businesses through uberization of enterprise software service globally. Website – https://rolyte.in   

Beko and Grundig bring their vision for a better future to the stage at EuroCucina - FTK 2022

LONDON, June 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Grundig and Beko, leading household appliance companies, participated in Europe's major kitchen trade show, EuroCucina 2022, to showcase their latest product innovations and share insights from Arçelik CEO, Hakan Bulgurlu and Grundig Brand Ambassador, Chef Massimo Bottura. Speaking at the Sustainability Talks, Hakan Bulgurlu and Massimo Bottura discussed the current state of the climate, food social sustainability and how failure to act on climate change now may drive a global food crisis that transcends economies and regions. Their discussion also turned to how companies should place sustainability at the heart of their business strategy, drawing examples of projects that Arçelik is pursuing to achieve its ambitious vision. Commenting on the growing climate crisis, Hakan stated that "the amount of time left, to avoid an increase of 1.5°C in temperature, is incredibly small and the current state of the planet is, unfortunately, dire." Arguing that pursuing a sustainable business model is urgent, achievable and ultimately rewarding for companies, which is why Arçelik is deeply committed to reaching net zero by 2050. The discussion also examined the impact of climate change on food security worldwide. Hakan stated that "the rising heat has already damaged agricultural capacity in many countries, which forces governments to limit or even ban exports of various crops. This creates a food shortage and leads to more and more people going to bed hungry, each night."  To combat this crisis, Grundig partnered with Chef Bottura, who founded the Food for Soul Initiative in early 2016 to encourage communities to fight food waste in the interest of social inclusion as well as individual wellbeing. This project created the foundation of the relationship between Chef Bottura and Grundig. Chef Bottura states that "Grundig is the only foreign company to which I am very closed both for a sharing of values and for gratitude because they were among the first to believe in my Food for Soul project. We both want to change things simply, connecting people can really make a difference to change the world. If you want to change something you have to stay together." Grundig, as the official partner of Food for Soul, has set up more than thirteen refettorios, around the world. Refettorios aim to develop community spaces and experiences that promote sustainability and help tackle food waste. So far, these efforts have helped save more than 955 tonnes of food saved, distributed 2.08 million hospitality meals, and engaged over 100,000 chefs and volunteers. In talking about solutions, Hakan spoke about Arçelik's decarbonisation roadmap and ambitious plans to offset carbon emissions, which led to the topic of energy efficiency. Arçelik's decarbonisation vision is led by the company's effort to ensure energy efficiency in both the production and the products. As home appliances are such a necessity, the responsibility to reduce the large amount of energy consumed by these appliances falls on their producers. With that in mind, Arçelik aims to increase its products' energy efficiency by 50% by 2030. The talks appropriately took place in Beko and Grundig's 'Zero-Impact' booth, which was designed by architect, Martino Berghinz and named, 'Sustainability on Stage'. The materials used to create the booth were, altogether more than ninety-five percent reusable. Additionally, to highlight the guests' overall sustainability experience, Beko and Grundig partnered with ZeroCO2, a company specialising in reforestation projects with high social impact, to carry out an in-depth Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) analysis of Beko and Grundig's participation in the event, and a subsequent offsetting operation. This operation involves a social fruit-planting project that will not only offset the CO2 emitted but also support local farming families by donating the planted fruit to contribute to their economic and food well-being. The booth also featured Beko's Beyond and Grundig's Prologue Ranges as well as two Immersive Rooms, dedicated to telling a story of those technologies that are most representative of Arçelik's commitment to sustainability. These rooms offered visitors, a virtual and multisensory experience. The products and their associated technologies included within both of these ranges demonstrates Arçelik's efforts towards creating a manufacturing ecosystem that favours the circular economy. For example, * Grundig's FiberCatcher Washing Machines integrates the first-of-its-kind filter that collects and retains 90 percent of the microfibres produced by washing cycles, which would otherwise pollute the marine ecosystem, and consequently end up in the food we eat. * Beko's HarvestFresh Refrigerators are designed to better preserve the vitamin and nutritional contents of fruits and vegetables.  In its entirety Beko and Grundig's zero-impact booth offered guests a holistic sustainability experience, while reaffirming Arçelik's commitments to innovation in the service of a more sustainable future. ARCELIK With over 40,000 employees throughout the world, Arçelik's global operations including sales and marketing offices in 51 countries, and 28 production facilities in 9 countries with 12 brands (Arçelik, Beko, Grundig, Blomberg, ElektraBregenz, Arctic, Leisure, Flavel, Defy, Altus, Dawlance, Voltas Beko). As Europe's second-largest white goods company by market share (based on volumes), Arçelik reached a consolidated turnover of 6.5 billion Euros in 2021. Arçelik's 29 R&D and Design Centers & Offices across the globe, are home to over 2,000 researchers and hold more than 3,000 international patent applications to date. In 2021, Arçelik achieved the highest score in the DHP Household Durables category for the 3rd year in a row in the Dow Jones Sustainability Index of the S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment. Through its leadership position in sustainability and credible decarbonization roadmap for achieving net zero, Arçelik became the first and only company from its industry to receive the Terra Carta Seal by HRH Prince of Wales. Arçelik's mission is 'Respecting the World, Respected Worldwide.' www.arcelikglobal.com/en GRUNDIG Grundig is the international home appliance brand of Arçelik, which is a multinational household appliances manufacturer that operates with 12 brands and employs over 40,000 people worldwide. Grundig is one of the world's leading providers of products in the areas of entertainment electronics, small electrical appliances, and major home appliances. The brand remains true to its brand attributes including its extensive experience in the market for 76 years, user-friendly and elegant design, eco-consciousness, high standards, and quality control. Grundig believes that a sustainable future starts at home. To support this vision, Grundig adopts the 'Respect Food' initiative aiming to inspire everyone to fight food waste by showing how to tackle waste in kitchens and with innovative products. Grundig fulfills its responsibility for sustainable business practice and makes an important contribution to its parent company, Arçelik's 2030 sustainability targets with its sustainable partnerships and communication, energy-efficient product development, and innovation approach focusing on the circular economy, and other sustainability pillars. At the same time, Grundig further empowers its customers to achieve more sustainable living. https://www.grundig.com/  BEKO Beko is the international home appliance brand of Arçelik, which is a multinational household appliances manufacturer that operates with 12 brands and employs over 40,000 people worldwide. Beko is one of the top 3 large home appliances brands in Europe*. The brand is FC Barcelona's main partner, naming partner of Fenerbahçe Men's Basketball Team and official supplier of European League of Legends Championship (LEC). Beko has been focusing on healthy living for years, raising awareness and developing products that make healthy living possible and convenient. Beko's brand mission is 'healthy living is only possible on a healthy planet'. Beko is committed to protecting the planet by designing and manufacturing energy-efficient products and investing in resource efficiency in production. www.beko.com/ *Source Euromonitor International Limited; Large Appliances as per "Major Appliances" in Consumer Appliances 2022ed, retail volume, 2021 data. Photo - https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/1837216/Beko1.jpg Photo - https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/1837217/Beko2.jpg

D-Link DCS-8350LH Wi-Fi Camera Scores 2022 iF Design Award

Superior quality 2K QHD Wi-Fi camera with award-winning appearance TAIPEI, June 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- D-Link Corporation announced today that its DCS-8350LH 2K QHD Indoor Wi-Fi Camera is a recipient of the prestigious iF Design Award 2022, marking the 7th year that D-Link has received the iF Design Award with a total of 10 products recognized for outstanding design. "We are honored to be recognized again by iF Design Awards and for our smart home camera to stand out among 11,000 entries from 57 countries," expressed Mark Chen, president of D-Link. "This is the 7th year we have won the iF Design Award, and the DCS-8350LH 2K QHD Indoor Wi-Fi Camera is D-Link's 10th product to be selected by the 132-member jury from around the world. In addition, the DCS-8350LH camera has also won the Taiwan Excellence 2022 award. This achievement gives us the confidence to continue creating products of outstanding quality with exceptional design." The D-Link DCS-8350LH 2K QHD Indoor Wi-Fi Camera is a high-resolution QHD surveillance camera with advanced motion and sound detection features to protect the home and family. Its AI-based person detection and glass break, carbon monoxide, and smoke alarm sound detection provide extra security and make the DCS-8350LH stand out among typical consumer cameras. Next generation 2K QHD resolution combined with H.265 compression and color night vision allow for constant, detailed monitoring of the home. Find out more about the DCS-8350LH camera at https://www.dlink.com/en/products/dcs-8350lh-2k-qhd-indoor-wi-fi-camera  About D-Link D-Link is a global leader in designing and developing networking and connectivity products and total solutions for consumers, small businesses, medium to large-sized enterprises, and service providers. From relatively modest beginnings in Taiwan, the company has grown since 1987 into an award-winning global brand in 57 countries. Find out more about D-Link at https://www.dlink.com/en/change-region

Xinhua Silk Road: Chinese youth named 2022 SDG Pioneer by UN Global Compact

BEIJING, June 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Tong Chong, an employee with State Grid Suzhou Power Supply Company under State Grid Jiangsu, was named among the 10 new SDG Pioneers announced by the UN Global Compact during the UN Global Compact Leaders Summit held from June 1 to 2. The selection for SDG Pioneers is a worldwide campaign launched by the UN Global Compact since 2016, with an aim to celebrate individuals across the globe who have made extraordinary achievements to advance the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This year's SDG Pioneer entries were judged by a panel from the UN Global Compact Expert Network, previous SDG Pioneers and representatives from academia, social organizations and UN agencies. Recognized as the 2022 SDG Pioneer for Climate Adaptation, Tong is the only Chinese among the 10 elected candidates this year. He is also the second Chinese who has been elected as an SDG Pioneer, and the first one in the business field. Tong's invention, the dynamic lightning protection (DLP) technology, provides intelligent system to prevent the impacts of lightning strikes through technological innovation, which is supported by research and development of high-precision lightning detection device. The DLP is recognized as an outstanding achievement by professional associations at both national and global level. While conducting lightning protection studies, Tong has also been promoting interdisciplinary cooperation in the field to achieve sustainable development. He worked with nearly 20 international academic organizations and launched a China-led international cooperation project. Tong has also made active efforts to promote the integration among different sectors of industry, education and research, allowing the DLP technology to be trialed in various industries at home and abroad. Last year, his team won the golden prize at the "UNGC Young SDG Innovator Program & the First China Youth SDG Innovation Challenge". The State Grid Corporation of China has been focusing on the carbon peak and neutrality goals to secure energy supply and promote green and low-carbon energy transformation. "With support of the company, we are able to infuse sustainable development principles to technological innovation and present the first DLP technology system to the world," said Tong, who is committed to improving global lightning protection amid climate change.  Original link: https://en.imsilkroad.com/p/328397.html Photo - https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/1837048/image.jpg

MSME Super-app, HostBooks raises $3Million in Series-A Funding from Razorpay; Plans to Strengthen its Product Suite

NEW DELHI, June 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise (MSME)-focused fintech start-up HostBooks today announced that it has raised $3 Million in a Series-A funding round led by Razorpay, one of India's Leading Full-Stack Financial Services Company. HostBooks plans to utilize the fund to not only add new features to its existing product suite but also to develop innovative products including a deep learning-based Business Intelligence System and an AI-based Posting and Recommendation System. Hostbooks intends to utilize the Series-A funding to further scale its operations and enhance its existing product suite with the launch of new products supporting order management, neo-banking, advanced inventory & production management and AI-based business decision making tools to better support its wide customer base in the country. With this, HostBooks will be a step closer to becoming a one-stop shop for all Business and Finance Operations needs of MSMEs in India.  Commenting on the announcement, Kapil Rana, Founder, HostBooks said "We are simplifying and automating the entire business process by focusing on the sources of the transactions, banking, accounting, and tax compliances with an integrated end-to-end business management solution. With the growth in the economy combined with tax norms, the process of accounting and statutory compliance has become more complex. HostBooks, with its large range of services like billing, accounting, inventory management, payroll, compliance management, banking, and advanced business reporting, envisages making the whole process automated, easy to understand, hassle-free, and efficient." "We share a common vision with Razorpay, which is to build the financial backbone for businesses in India and enable them to thrive. This funding is a major step forward in that direction. Through Razorpay's support and expertise, we would not only be able to make business processes simpler for entrepreneurs but also give them the tools they need to fast track the growth of their business," added Biswajit Mishra, Co-founder, HostBooks. HostBooks has transformed tedious backend business processes including accounting and compliance for MSME/SME through a single sign-on collaborative platform. With over 250,000 businesses on its platform, HostBooks has been able to reduce costs of business operations by up to 70%. Along with many features, HostBooks also offers an in-built e-Document Management System with free cloud storage.  Commenting on this funding Harshil Mathur, CEO & Co-founder, Razorpay said, "Small businesses are a major driver of the Indian economy and we, at Razorpay have been on a mission to enable them in every step of their growth journey. It is promising to see that companies like HostBooks are playing a critical role in creating a thriving growth environment for small businesses. It gives me immense pleasure for Razorpay to be a part of HostBooks' growth journey. With our shared vision of fostering growth for businesses with our unified financial management solutions, we would work together towards building a stronger, frictionless business operations SaaS and banking ecosystem for millions of MSMEs in India." HostBooks was founded by Kapil Rana in 2017 and was joined at an early stage by Biswajit Mishra. HostBooks is an innovative cloud-based financial platform that offers end-to-end solutions that cater to the complete value chain of businesses and enable them to automate their business processes. The platform caters to the complete value chain of business functions – be it handling F&A, Tax, GST, e-Way Bills, e-Invoicing, Banking, Inventory Management, Order Management, Billing & Invoicing, Cash & Bank Management, Business Intelligence, BP Portal, Procurement & Payroll. About HostBooks Gurgaon-based Fintech start-up, HostBooks offers end-to-end, all-in-one automated business solutions empowering small and medium enterprises to manage their accounting, tax, GST, TDS, e-way bill, E-invoicing, Income Tax, payroll, and point-of-sale (POS/m-POS). It offers statutory record maintenance, a single-click easy-to-use filing solution, customizable and intelligent business reporting as well as hassle-free compliances. These features help businesses save significant costs and time, thus enabling smart decision-making and helping MSME/SMEs' to focus on their core business. HostBooks help in streamlining and reducing business leakages by building intelligence into the routine business processes from sourcing/purchasing to invoicing and accounting and cash flow tracking as it has direct interfaces with financial/banking providers.  It allows seamless integration with external systems and is hosted on Cloud thus making it a fully secure and state-of-the-art offering.  The robust compliance frameworks and automation reduce the risk of non-compliance as well as its cost significantly. The founding and the leadership team, come with a considerable amount of first-hand experience in accounting and tax as well as company law compliances. The company was co-founded by Kapil Rana and Biswajit Mishra, both professionally qualified Chartered Accountants. For more information, please visit www.hostbooks.com/in/ Media Contacts: Nitesh Singh nitesh.singh@hostbooks.com +91  9350 726 991 Varun Tanwar varun.tanwar@hostbooks.com +91 9999 204 882 Logo: https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/1837086/Hostbook_Logo.jpg

Investments in Global Contactless Services Spike to Improve Customer Satisfaction

Adopting a revenue-sharing model will help penetrate the touchless solutions market, says Frost & Sullivan SAN ANTONIO, June 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- To ease people's fears regarding personal hygiene and safety and return to pre-pandemic stability, businesses across all industries are incorporating contactless/no-touch solutions in existing operating models. Adopting these practices will lower personal proximity, minimizing the chances of virus transmission. Frost & Sullivan's recent analysis, Global Contactless Services Industry, finds that organizations' need to reduce avoidable contact among individuals will drive investments in touchless technologies in the post-COVID-19 era. Additionally, increased spending on contactless solutions to offer a better digital customer experience (CX) will result in a nearly 10% rise in customer retention. For further information on this analysis, please click here. "To save costs and enhance the contactless customer experience, organizations are automating traditional commerce and customer service methods," said Partha Sarathi Chakraborty, TechVision Industry Analyst at Frost & Sullivan. "Additionally, companies are providing seamless, no-touch experiences to their customers to expand their consumer base, which will increase revenue inflows for organizations." Chakraborty added: "Organizations are adopting contactless solutions across all major industry segments with technological advancements that will aid them in making strategic and corrective decisions. This will inflate the demand for no-touch retail, digital wallet payment, and touchless biometrics solutions." Frost & Sullivan identified the following growth opportunities in the global contactless services market: * Start-ups providing contactless solutions should adopt a revenue-sharing model with existing suppliers to penetrate the market strategically. * Technology enablers should establish a remotely accessible central command center and integrate data from various devices to implement no-touch solutions. * Advanced technologies, such as digital twins and edge computing consultations, should be merged into existing automation solutions for healthcare companies to achieve a competitive advantage. Global Contactless Services Growth Opportunities is the latest addition to Frost & Sullivan's TechVision research and analyses available through the Frost & Sullivan Leadership Council, which helps organizations identify a continuous flow of growth opportunities to succeed in an unpredictable future. About Frost & Sullivan For six decades, Frost & Sullivan has been world-renowned for its role in helping investors, corporate leaders and governments navigate economic changes and identify disruptive technologies, Mega Trends, new business models, and companies to action, resulting in a continuous flow of growth opportunities to drive future success. Contact us: Start the discussion Global Contactless Services Growth Opportunities K6E5 Contact: Nicole Ryder Corporate Communications E: Nicole.Ryder@frost.com https://www.frost.com/  Photo - https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/1836814/contactless_services_jpg.jpg

Office space occupied by unicorns to more than double by 2024: Colliers

* Unicorns to occupy 14 mn sq ft of space by 2024 * On the whole, startups are likely to occupy 78 million sq feet of office space by 2024, up from 50 million sq feet in 2021 * Bengaluru continues to lead the market; Delhi-NCR is amongst the fastest growing in terms of leasing by startups MUMBAI, India, June 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Unicorns, or startups with a valuation of USD1 billion or more, are likely to occupy about 14 million sq feet of office space by 2024, a two-fold rise from the current level. This is led by large offices that unicorns are likely to lease across major markets of Bengaluru, and Delhi NCR. Unicorns are likely to lease an average of about 2.7 million sq feet of office space annually across 2022-24 across the top six cities, a three-fold increase from the preceding three years. "India has already seen about 15 new unicorns so far this year. At the same time, we are now staring at a funding slowdown in the space which is likely to be a short-term blip. We are likely to see enquires coming back into the market in a few months for flex space, as well as traditional space, especially from fintech, e-commerce and logistics startups. Offices become even more crucial for startups wherein they are trying to set up and inculcate culture for the organization. Startups with a clear business model and good corporate governance will continue to grow and expand as the country's digital economy is strong. On the whole startups (unicorns+non-unicorns) are likely to occupy 78 million sq feet of office space by 2024, a 16% increase from 2021," Ramesh Nair, Chief Executive Officer, India and Managing Director, Market Development, Asia, Colliers. Leasing by startups in mn sq ft Bengaluru top startup hub, followed by Delhi-NCR * Bengaluru remains the top startup hub with a 34% leasing share during 2019-22, with Koramangala, HSR and Indiranagar being the preferred locations for startups. A well-developed ecosystem, deep technology talent, and a culture of entrepreneurship are major factors attracting startups here. * Delhi-NCR is amongst the fastest-growing markets in terms of leasing by startups. Delhi-NCR witnessed a three-fold increase in leasing by startups during 2021 on a YoY basis. The region benefits from being a catchment for education institutions in North and East India, and strong infrastructure. * Mumbai has seen certain pockets of startup activity over the years. However, relatively higher rentals, and high cost of living are often seen as deterrents by early-stage companies. While metro cities remain the core hubs for startups, non-metro cities are seeing growth in startup leasing as well as flex space take-up due to low cost of living, reduced CAPEX and work from anywhere trend. Emerging hubs such as Jaipur, Ahmedabad, Indore, and Coimbatore are likely to witness a rise in flex space and startup occupancy as entrepreneurs are increasingly leveraging these locations to launch operations. Media Contact: Sukanya Dasgupta Senior Director & Head, Marketing and Communications| Colliers India Sukanya.dasgupta@colliers.com |+91 9811867682 Riddhi Vira Manager, Public Relations | Colliers India riddhi.vira@colliers.com |+91 9619776362 About Colliers Colliers is a leading diversified professional services and investment management company. With operations in 62 countries, our 17,000 enterprising professionals work collaboratively to provide expert real estate and investment advice to clients. For more than 27 years, our experienced leadership with significant inside ownership has delivered compound annual investment returns of 20% for shareholders. With annual revenues of $4.3 billion and $57 billion of assets under management, Colliers maximizes the potential of property and real assets to accelerate the success of our clients, our investors and our people.   

UFC® and VeChain Announce Historic Global Marketing Partnership

VeChain Becomes First Official Layer 1 Blockchain Partner of UFC  VeChain to Receive Unprecedented Integration into UFC Assets SAN MARINO and LAS VEGAS, June 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- UFC®, the world's premier mixed martial arts organization, and VeChain, the leading global sustainability-focused blockchain Foundation, today announced a first-of-its-kind long-term partnership that breaks marketing ground for both brands. VeChain will become UFC's first-ever Official Layer 1 Blockchain Partner, providing the Foundation with an unprecedented level of integration into key UFC assets, ranging from live events, including broadcast features and in-arena promotion, to original content distributed through UFC's popular digital and social channels. Through UFC's far-reaching global footprint, VeChain will have meaningful brand visibility within an estimated 900 million TV households in 175 countries that receive UFC's broadcasts. VeChain is a pioneer of real-world blockchain applications, with international offices in Luxembourg, Japan, China, Singapore, France, Italy, Ireland, San Marino, and the United States. Strong developmental capabilities combined with the professional compliance guidance of strategic partners PwC and DNV has seen VeChain establish partnerships with leading enterprises including Walmart, Bayer, BMW Group, BYD Auto, LVMH and more. The VeChainThor public blockchain is unique in that its technologies have been adopted commercially at enterprise and government level. Their technology has the power to radically transform the global economy by greatly enhancing data transparency and security while facilitating unprecedented collaboration using 'trustless' data. In addition, VeChainThor is mainstreaming applications across industries ranging from sustainability, carbon management, supply chain & logistics, medicine, energy and others. BRANDED INTEGRATIONS AND ENTITLEMENTS As UFC's first-ever Official Layer 1 Blockchain Partner, VeChain will receive one of the deepest integrations within premier UFC assets of any sponsor in UFC history.  First, VeChain will own UFC's official fighter rankings titleship, UFC Rankings Powered by VeChain. This unique and new integration offers VeChain incredible visibility across live broadcasts of UFC's biggest events-- its Pay-Per-Views-- as well as UFC digital and social channels.  The integration also provides VeChain with a strong association with one of the most important components of UFC matchmaking—the fighter rankings. VeChain's prominence at UFC's live events will be reinforced with two additional high- visibility activations.  VeChain will have a branded presence inside UFC's world-famous Octagon® at all 42 UFC events annually and the 10-event Dana White's Contender Series.  VeChain will also be promoted in-venue at all UFC events, highlighted by frequent, dynamic branding on UFC Fight Deck, the new pioneering LED decking displays that are positioned around the Octagon and enhance the spectacle of UFC events by incorporating thrilling lighting effects, graphics, animation, video, and more. In addition, UFC and VeChain will collaborate on a variety of custom and original content featuring UFC talent and athletes that will be distributed across UFC's popular social media channels and digital platforms, reaching nearly 200 million followers worldwide. Among other branded activations, UFC will also provide VeChain with unique access to UFC's state-of-the-art facilities, such as the Performance Institute and APEX, to develop once-in-a-lifetime corporate activities and events, and UFC and VeChain will partner to create VIP sweepstakes promotions for fans to attend UFC's biggest events. UFC athletes will also benefit, as the agreement provides for an annual Brand Ambassador fund that will offer significant paid marketing opportunities to participating UFC athletes. VeChain-branded assets will debut this Saturday, June 11, during UFC® 275: TEIXEIRA vs PROCHAZKA at the Singapore Indoor Stadium.  The event marks the first numbered UFC Pay-Per-View to be held in  Southeast Asia and also features the region's first UFC championship bouts, as UFC world light heavyweight champion Glover Teixeira takes on No. 2 Jiri Prochazka, and UFC world women's flyweight champion Valentina Shevchenko faces No. 5 Taila Santos. About UFC® UFC is the world's premier mixed martial arts organization (MMA), with more than 688 million fans and 198 million social media followers. The organization produces more than 40 live events annually in some of the most prestigious arenas around the world, while broadcasting to nearly 900 million TV households across more than 170 countries. UFC's athlete roster features the world's best MMA athletes representing more than 75 countries. The organization's digital offerings include UFC FIGHT PASS®, one of the world's leading streaming services for combat sports. UFC is owned by global entertainment, sports and content company Endeavor, and is headquartered in Las Vegas, Nevada. For more information, visit UFC.com and follow UFC at Facebook.com/UFC, Twitter, Snapchat, Instagram and TikTok: @UFC. About VeChain Launched in 2015 as a private consortium network, the VeChain Foundation went on to develop the VeChainThor public blockchain, an EVM compatible layer one smart contract platform adaptable to wide-ranging real-world needs. It has currently been deployed across supply chain, sustainability initiatives, carbon emission management, SDGs, the automotive sector, medicine, energy and more. Photo - https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/1836799/VeChain_Partnership.jpg    

Woolpert Contracted to Acquire Topographic, Bathymetric Lidar Data, Imagery for Tonga

This project for the Pacific Community incorporates the acquisition and processing of newly acquired data and imagery to assist in improving navigation safety, disaster resilience and support for the recent volcanic eruption. NUKU'ALOFA, Kingdom of Tonga, June 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Pacific Community (SPC) has contracted with Woolpert to acquire topographic and bathymetric lidar data and aerial imagery that can be used to develop digital elevation models for the Kingdom of Tonga. The information and derived products will support nautical charting for navigation safety, infrastructure planning and rehabilitation, and disaster resilience and recovery. This project complements and expands on similar geospatial data acquisitions Woolpert has performed throughout the Pacific, including projects currently underway in Vanuatu. The lidar data will support various sector agencies including the Ministry of Meteorology, Energy, Information, Disaster Management, Environment, Climate Change and Communications (MEIDECC); Ministry of Lands, Survey and Natural Resources; Ministry of Infrastructure; and Tonga Ports Authority. This project is part of SPC's Pacific Resilience Program, funded by the World Bank, which is working to strengthen early warning systems and enhance natural disaster and climate change resilience across Pacific Island countries prone to natural disasters. In January 2022, Tonga was the site of the world's most powerful volcanic eruption in 30 years when Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha'apai erupted, generating tsunamis across the Pacific. Woolpert is employing data, imagery and resources from multiple partners to optimize the utilization and application of this collection. Satellite imagery collected by Planet following the eruption is helping determine whether water clarity is suitable for bathymetric lidar acquisition. The lidar data and imagery is being acquired with survey aircraft provided by Kiwi Air, an aviation firm based in New Zealand. About Woolpert Woolpert is the premier architecture, engineering, geospatial (AEG) and strategic consulting firm, with a vision to become one of the best companies in the world. We innovate within and across markets to effectively serve public, private and government clients worldwide. Woolpert is an ENR Top 150 Global Design Firm, has earned six straight Great Place to Work certifications and actively nurtures a culture of growth, inclusion, diversity and respect. Founded in 1911 in Dayton, Ohio, Woolpert has 1,900 employees and more than 60 offices on four continents. For more, visit woolpert.com. Media contact: Woolpert PR Manager Jill Kelley; 937-531-1258, jill.kelley@woolpert.com Logo - https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/463993/Woolpert_Logo.jpg

TALENT, TECH, AND TRADE REVEALED AS THE KEY DRIVERS FOR MERGERS AND ACQUISITIONS, NEW RESEARCH FROM EVERSHEDS SUTHERLAND SHOWS

LONDON, June 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- According to a new M&A report launched today by global law firm Eversheds Sutherland – Putting the pieces into place: The next drivers of strategic M&A – 70% of global business leaders view the "triarchy" of talent, technology, and trade as core to their future M&A business strategy. * Talent: 72% of business leaders see talent retention and acquisition as important in their organizations' business strategy over the next year. Three in five (62%) also believe the "Great Resignation" is acting as a catalyst for M&A as the battle for talent continues. * Technology continues to drive organizations' business strategies, with almost 80% of business leaders seeking to improve their cyber security and three-quarters seeking digital transformation. M&A is seen as a rapid way to absorb new technology and expertise, with 74% saying M&A was important in bridging technology gaps. * Trade: Impacted by supply chain disruption and trade sanctions, 68% of business leaders say that increasing supply chain resilience will be a strategic M&A priority over the next year. 72% of business leaders also see increasing supply chain resilience as important to their organization's business strategy over the next year. * In April 2022, 60% of business leaders said supply chain dislocation as a result of the invasion of Ukraine would make vertical integration an increasingly important business strategy. The global Eversheds Sutherland study is based on opinion research conducted in early 2022 amongst 1,200 business leaders and across 16 markets around the world. Respondants from a wide range of sectors provided both a detailed and expansive global view. In April 2022, a supplementary piece of research amongst 75 business leaders provided insight into how the ongoing invasion of Ukraine is impacting M&A activity.  Eric Knai, Partner and Head of International M&A at Eversheds Sutherland, says: "We are delighted to launch our report Putting the pieces into place: The next drivers of strategic M&A to the market. After a turbulent few years in the wider business landscape, and the conflict in Ukraine, the rapidly changing economy has prompted leaders to reflect on how to best position their organizations for the future. Our research revealed that the majority of business leaders see talent, technology and trade as the main factors impacting the M&A landscape."  Robert Copps, Partner and head of US M&A at Eversheds Sutherland, says: "A number of factors are impacting the M&A landscape, including the invasion of Ukraine, inflation and rising energy prices, rising interest rates, stock market turbulence and the ongoing effects of the global pandemic.   Notwithstanding these challenges, the study shows that organizations continue to face the same urgent strategic gaps that need to be bridged in order to grow and that they will continue to seek to bridge those gaps through M&A." About Eversheds Sutherland As a global top 10 law practice, Eversheds Sutherland provides legal services to a global client base ranging from small and mid-sized businesses to the largest multinationals, acting for 61 of the FTSE 100, 70 of the Fortune 100 and 128 of the Fortune 200. With more than 3,000 lawyers, Eversheds Sutherland operates in more than 70 offices in over 30 jurisdictions across Africa, Asia, Europe, the Middle East and the United States. In addition, a network of more than 200 related law firms, including formalized alliances in Latin America, Asia Pacific and Africa, provide support around the globe. www.eversheds-sutherland.com

Olam's Mobile App Adva, Designed by Moonraft, Wins iF Design Award

HANNOVER, Germany and BENGALURU, India, June 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Moonraft, the experience and innovation design arm of UST, announced that Adva, a mobile app it designed for Olam Group, has won an iF Design Award for its user interface. Out of almost 11,000 entries from 57 countries, Adva's innovative approach to carbon impact measurement through gamified experiences won over the 132-member jury, made up of independent experts from all over the world. Adva is an education and action-oriented app designed to create a global environmental movement through collective individual action. It helps people adjust their living habits to reduce their impact on carbon emissions through their daily activities and works toward a more carbon-neutral society. The app is available on both Google Play Store and Apple App Store. Speaking on the win, Smitha Suryaprakash, President, Moonraft, said, "We are thrilled to receive this award from a renowned organization like iF Design. As the need to address climate change becomes more acute, digital experiences like Adva will play a huge role in educating and nudging users towards a healthy and sustainable lifestyle." "We are delighted and proud to have our sustainable lifestyle app Adva recognized by iF for its intuitive user interface. Adva stems from Olam's independent incubator of start-up growth initiatives focusing on digital and sustainability. This award gives us renewed confidence in nurturing and growing exciting next-generation platforms at Adva as we seek to advance sustainability in business and in our lives," said Suresh Sundararajan, Chief Executive Officer, Olam Ventures, Olam Group. More information about Moonraft's winning entry can be found in the 'Winners & Ranking' section About Moonraft Moonraft, the experience and innovation design arm of UST, delivers a differentiated and impactful experiences that drive business outcomes for global organisations. Our unique integrated approach brings together design, art and technology and ensures that the experience is relevant, personalized, and seamlessly connected across channels. Moonraft has been working successfully with clients across industries like banking, insurance, travel hospitality, telecom, automotive etc. as they embark to address the incredible speed at which consumers are demanding new experiences. For more information, visit www.moonraft.com About UST For more than 22 years, UST has worked side by side with the world's best companies to make a real impact through transformation. Powered by technology, inspired by people, and led by our purpose, we partner with our clients from design to operation. Through our nimble approach, we identify their core challenges, and craft disruptive solutions that bring their vision to life. With deep domain expertise and a future-proof philosophy, we embed innovation and agility into our clients' organizations—delivering measurable value and lasting change across industries, and around the world. Together, with over 30,000 employees in 25 countries, we build for boundless impact—touching billions of lives in the process. Visit us at www.UST.com. About Olam Group Olam Group is a leading food and agri-business supplying food, ingredients, feed, and fibre to 20,900 customers worldwide. Our value chain spans over 60 countries and includes farming, processing, and distribution operations, as well as a global network of farmers. Through our purpose to 'Re-imagine Global Agriculture and Food Systems', Olam Group aims to address the many challenges involved in meeting the needs of a growing global population, while achieving positive impact for farming communities, our planet and all our stakeholders. Headquartered and listed in Singapore, Olam Group currently ranks among the top 30 largest primary listed companies in terms of market capitalisation on SGX-ST. Since June 2020, Olam Group has been included in the FTSE4Good Index Series, a global sustainable investment index series developed by FTSE Russell, following a rigorous assessment of Olam's supply chain activities, impact on the environment and governance transparency. The FTSE4Good Index Series identifies companies that demonstrate strong Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) practices and is used by a variety of market participants to create and assess responsible investment funds. About the iF DESIGN AWARD Since 1954, the iF DESIGN AWARD has been recognized as an arbiter of quality for excellent design. The iF Design brand is renowned worldwide for outstanding design services, and the iF DESIGN AWARD is one of the most important design prizes in the world. It honors design achievements in all disciplines: product, packaging, communication, and service design, architecture, and interior architecture as well as professional concept, user experience (UX) and user interface (UI). All award-winning entries are featured on www.ifdesign.com and published in the iF Design App. Media Contacts, Moonraft: hello@moonraft.com  Media Contacts, UST: Tinu Cherian Abraham +1 (949) 415-9857 Neha Misri +91-9284726602 media.relations@ust.com Merrick Laravea +1 (949) 416-6212 Media Contacts, U.S.: S&C PR +1-646.941.9139 media@scprgroup.com Media Contacts, U.K.: FTI Consulting UST@fticonsulting.com Logo: https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/1422658/UST_Logo.jpg

HONOR Announces Latest Sustainability Progress, Launches New HONOR Magic Moments 'Earth View in the Mirror' Monthly Challenge

From product packaging to business operations, HONOR steps up its environmental efforts with technology SHENZHEN, China, June 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- In celebration of the World Environment Day, global technology brand HONOR today announced the latest updates to its environmental credentials. From manufacturing and packaging to waste management, HONOR incorporates green practices in the full life cycle of products and its daily operations to actively promote sustainable development for a greener future. Raising further awareness around the environment and sustainability, a new HONOR Magic Moments Monthly Challenge with the theme "Earth View in the Mirror" kicks off today on Instagram, Facebook and HONOR Global Club. The challenge aims to encourage participants to appreciate and capture the beautiful landscapes around the world. At the same time, HONOR official website has been updated with a new environmental page. "At HONOR, we are committed to minimizing the environmental impact of our products," said George Zhao, CEO of HONOR Device Co., Ltd. "With sustainability and circular economy as part of our product design philosophy, we strive to enhance the eco-friendliness of our products by evaluating their carbon footprint throughout the full life cycle, at the same time reducing the consumption of resources and energy." Improving Packaging with Environmental Awareness in Mind To minimize resource consumption, HONOR uses packaging materials that are lightweight, compact, harmless, easy-to-recycle and environmentally friendly. The company also helps to protect the environment by replacing traditional petroleum-based ink and plastics with renewable and biodegradable packaging materials. Switching from petroleum-based ink to soy ink, HONOR has reduced carbon dioxide emissions by approximately 80 tons since 2014. For the HONOR Magic Series, the phone tray is made of sugarcane bagasse instead of plastics, cutting carbon dioxide emission by 32 tons per million units. HONOR has also replaced plastics with paper for the protective film of chargers and data cables, further lowering carbon dioxide emission by 35 tons per 10 million units. In addition, Forest Stewardship Council-certified packaging boxes are used to contain products including the HONOR Magic Series smartphones and the HONOR Watch GS3, which help to conserve a forest area of approximately 122 hectares a year. Since 2021, HONOR has been working on designing simpler and more robust packaging solution for laptops. Currently, HONOR laptops are all packed in boxes made of singular pieces of folded corrugated cardboard. Medium boxes typically used in delivery have also been eliminated, contribution to the reduction of carbon dioxide emissions by 208 tons in total. For laptops and wearables, HONOR has saved approximately 74 tons of paper, equivalent to a reduction in carbon dioxide emissions by 77 tons, by optimizing the packaging structure and consolidating the management of printed materials. Meeting Strict Environmental Standards with Industry-Recognized Certifications On top of satisfying the international requirements, HONOR maintains a more stringent set of internal environmental standards to take an active role in eliminating the potential harmful substances from its smartphones, tablets and other products. After testing dozens of material formulas in partnership with multiple suppliers, HONOR has settled on using halogen-free power cables for all its smartphones and tablets, a change that resulted in the reduction of hazardous materials in the brand's products by approximately 3,379 tons since it went into effect in 2016. To date, 76 of HONOR's smartphones and tablets have received the Grade A Environmental Label from China Quality Certification Centre (CQC). Exploring Clean Energy for Greener Operations With a strong emphasis on environmental protection during its production and operations, HONOR aims to reduce its ecological footprint through energy conservation and emission reduction. While exploring the use of clean energy to lower the carbon dioxide emission of its industrial park, HONOR optimizes the management of facilities to cut energy consumption in daily operations by keeping energy records and monitoring and analyzing relevant data. HONOR encourages its staff to embrace remote working by taking advantage of telecommunication tools such as audio and video calls to reduce the need for business trips. This change is estimated to reduce carbon emissions by 26,761 tons in a year, according to a research report co-authored by the Center Environmental Education and Communications of Ministry of Environmental Protection[1]. Inside the HONOR Intelligent Manufacturing Industrial Park, HONOR operates 146 shuttle routes, providing a greener option for employees to commute to work and effectively reducing carbon emissions by another 1,317 tons[2]. Adopting sustainability practices with industry partners, HONOR will continue to focus its environmental, social and governance efforts on green initiatives. While achieving the sustainable development of the company, HONOR strives to build a new intelligent world for everyone with innovation and technology. About HONOR HONOR is a leading global provider of smart devices. It is dedicated to becoming a global iconic technology brand and creating a new intelligent world for everyone through its powerful products and services. With an unwavering focus on R&D, it is committed to developing technology that empowers people around the globe to go beyond, giving them the freedom to achieve and do more. Offering a range of high-quality smartphones, tablets, laptops and wearables to suit every budget, HONOR's portfolio of innovative, premium and reliable products enable people to become a better version of themselves. For more information, please visit HONOR online at www.hihonor.com or email newsroom@hihonor.com http://community.hihonor.com/ https://www.facebook.com/honorglobal/  https://twitter.com/Honorglobal  https://www.instagram.com/honorglobal/  http://www.youtube.com/c/HonorOfficial [1] The report is titled Online Meeting Research Report: Quantifying Carbon Dioxide Emission Reduction. [2] Based on the assumption that 50% of shuttle bus passengers drive to work. Photo - https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/1836163/image_5003200_10990754.jpg Photo - https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/1836164/image_5003200_10991016.jpg

Sims Limited Named Climate Leader in Asia-Pacific

– Sustainability leader among 200 companies featured on the inaugural Financial Times/Nikkei Asia Climate Leaders Asia-Pacific list for taking on this shared global challenge – SYDNEY, June 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Sims Limited (ASX: SGM), a global leader in metal recycling, a leading provider of circular solutions for technology, and an emerging leader in renewable energy, today announced that the company was included on the first ever Financial Times/Nikkei Asia Climate Leaders Asia-Pacific list for 2022. Sims Limited was one of 200 companies on the list, which highlights companies that have made genuine greenhouse gas emissions reductions relative to their revenues between 2015 and 2020. The list was compiled by analysis firm Statista, which examined publicly available disclosures of more than 2000 companies in the Asia-Pacific region. They selected companies that achieved a reduction in greenhouse gases and also scored well on other disclosure instruments, such as CDP ratings. "Sims Limited provides solutions, such as inputs for steel mills to generate low-carbon steel, for the circular, low-carbon economy," said Alistair Field, group chief executive officer and managing director. "Of course, we realise we must also reduce emissions within our own operations, and we are proud to have these efforts highlighted by the Financial Times and Nikkei Asia. Our purpose is to create a world without waste to preserve our planet, and strong action on climate is essential to attaining that vision." Sims Limited reduced its emissions by nearly 80,000 tonnes of CO2e since 2015. That is roughly the equivalent of the amount of emissions from the consumption of 34M litres of diesel. The company is accelerating its efforts and recently committed to use 100 percent renewable electricity by 2025 and be carbon neutral by 2030. Earlier this year, Sims was ranked 11th on the Corporate Knight's Global 100 List of the most sustainable companies in the world. The company's annual sustainability report shares more about how the company is continuing to strengthen its practices to deliver social, environmental and economic value. For the complete 2022 Climate Asia-Pacific List, refer to the official published listing. About Sims Limited  Founded in 1917, Sims Limited is a global leader in metal recycling and providing circular solutions for technology, and an emerging leader in renewable energy. Our 3,880 employees operate from more than 200 facilities across 15 countries. The Company's ordinary shares are listed on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX: SGM) and its American Depositary Shares are quoted on the Over-the-Counter market in the United States (USOTC: SMSMY). Our purpose, create a world without waste to preserve our planet, is what drives us to constantly innovate and offer new solutions in the circular economy for consumers, businesses, governments and communities around the world. For more information, visit www.simsltd.com.  Logo- https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/1331805/Sims_Limited_Logo.jpg

Crypto Craft Launches Economic Calendar for Crypto Traders

TAMPA, Fla., June 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Crypto Craft, a website that curates market intelligence for traders, has launched the world's first economic calendar designed for crypto traders. The calendar covers the growing list of economic events that impact the crypto markets, helping traders understand when data will be released and how it might impact the market. "The economic calendar is an essential tool for traders, and it's been absent from the crypto space until now. For nearly two decades we've been producing economic calendars for the financial markets, and it's exciting to finally apply our expertise to the crypto market," said Richard Schmid, President of Fair Economy, Inc., creators of Crypto Craft. "We hope to provide some level of predictability to a market where volatility often comes unexpectedly to traders." Every event covered on the economic calendar is presented as it relates to the crypto markets, resulting in an easy-to-use resource that keeps traders attune with the markets. The calendar is packed with features like up-to-date impact ratings, customizable alerts, event filtering, economic charts, and related news. Most importantly, it's backed by a team of financial economists operating Crypto Craft 24/7, ensuring the calendar is accurate, reliable, current, and accessible for traders to rely on daily for their most important trading decisions. "The crypto economic calendar furthers our mission to connect traders to the markets. We hope that with it, traders will have another tool in their arsenal to sharpen their edge in the crypto markets," Schmid said. The economic calendar can be found at https://www.cryptocraft.com/calendar. About Crypto Craft® The Crypto Craft website is designed exclusively for professional traders participating in the cryptocurrency markets. Its mission is to keep traders connected – to the markets and each other – in ways that positively influence their trading results. The website includes forums where traders from around the world share ideas, an economic calendar that covers all events that move the crypto markets, a news feed that keeps traders attune with market-moving information, and market charts that are based on prices aggregated from multiple exchanges. Crypto Craft is owned and operated by Fair Economy, Inc., a company dedicated to the democratization of financial information. Photo - https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/1833452/Crypto_Craft_Calender.jpg Logo - https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/1833454/Crypto_Craft_Logo.jpg

Global Esports and Online Gaming Unicorn Mobile Premier League Partners SHIELD to Enhance User Trust & Safety

BANGALORE, India, June 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Mobile Premier League (MPL), one of the world's leading esports and online gaming platform, has partnered with SHIELD, the global risk intelligence company, to offer the highest level of Fairplay and safety to their users. As the leader in fraud prevention, SHIELD is helping online businesses build trust with over 350 million of India's 750 million smartphone users. Trusted by over 90 million gamers worldwide, MPL is at the forefront of democratizing esports across the world. This partnership strengthens MPL's existing anti-fraud capabilities using SHIELD's real-time risk intelligence. Fraudulent gamers will be immediately blocked from the platform, allowing genuine gamers to join tournaments with confidence. Moreover, this collaboration will also inform MPL's gamer retention strategies. The combination of MPL's dedication to user trust and safety and SHIELD's expertise in the risk intelligence space will help deliver a more trusted and fair platform for current and future gamers. The global esports and online gaming market size is projected to reach $4.75 billion by 2030, leaving the industry ripe with opportunities for gamers, and fraudsters alike. Fraudulent gamers could create multiple fake accounts to flood tournaments and increase their odds of winning. This behavior creates an unfair playing field for gamers, which would adversely affect user trust and confidence. "At MPL, providing the highest degree of protection against fraud and cheating is our topmost priority. We are focused on offering the users a safe and secure gameplay experience on the platform. In order to deliver this consistently, we are committed to using best in class technology, and our partnership with SHIELD has enabled us to continue to take this forward," said Ruchir Patwa, VP Security and Compliance. "As threats continue to evolve, it has become imperative for businesses to treat risk intelligence as critical infrastructure. It's a pleasure to be working with MPL who shares the same philosophy as us - stopping fraud and building trust with users - so they can focus on driving growth," added Deepak Kumar, VP of Engineering of SHIELD. About MPL Mobile Premier League (MPL) is one of the world's leading mobile eSports platform that allows users to participate in free as well as paid competitions across 60+ games in multiple categories, including fantasy sports, sports games, puzzle, casual and board games. Founded in 2018, MPL hosts hundreds of millions of tournaments a month and is trusted by over 90 million registered users across Asia, Europe, and North America. To learn more about MPL, please visit www.mpl.live. About SHIELD SHIELD is one of the world's leading risk intelligence company, empowering online businesses to stop fraud, build trust, and drive growth. Powered by the latest AI technology, SHIELD combines cutting-edge device fingerprinting with its proprietary Global Intelligence Network to detect new and unknown fraud threats in real time. SHIELD offers a range of solutions that span device fingerprinting, enterprise-grade protection, ad fraud prevention, and alternative credit risk intelligence. With offices across the globe and customers on every continent, SHIELD is rapidly achieving its global mission - to shield the world from all online fraud. For more information, visit shield.com Logo: https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/1811453/SHIELD_logo_Logo.jpg

Imagine a World Free of Plastic: Corona Cleans Up Beaches Around the World

Corona creates a powerful global visual made from plastic diverted from our oceans LONDON, June 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today on World Oceans Day, Corona, an AB InBev global brand, brings its industry-leading net zero plastic footprint* standing to life with an arresting visual installation. The brand unveiled a written letter created from ocean bound plastic with the unifying message, "Imagine a World Free of Plastic" to illustrate the global scale of the ongoing environmental crisis. The plastic used in the exhibit is made from materials pulled from global beach clean-ups conducted by Corona and its partners. The installation calls attention to the 300 million tons of plastic that enter our oceans every year and make up over 80% of all marine debris.** (IUCN, 2021). The following markets recreated the Mexico plastic letter with ocean plastic from their local waterways/oceans: Brazil, Chile, Dominican Republic, Germany, Canary Islands, Italy and Puerto Rico. "World Oceans Day is an opportunity to reflect and understand the human impact on vital natural resources. With Corona's long-standing history of protecting paradise, we needed to send an important message to the world," said Felipe Ambra, Global Corona Vice President. "We created this plastic letter installation to highlight that it's time for action, not just words. We must act urgently to continue to protect our oceans from daily plastic pollution, and we hope this visual inspires others to reevaluate the role and impact they can have." In addition to the plastic letter, Corona has made significant strides to combat marine plastic pollution in innovative new ways. For Global Recycling Day this year, Corona hosted the first ever Global Fishing Tournament in China, Brazil, Israel, South Africa, Colombia and Mexico that removed nearly 10 tons of plastic debris from the ocean and supported local fishing communities. In Germany, Corona created a clever returnable crate program that utilizes over 90% of recycled plastic to avoid producing virgin plastic. To date, Corona has conducted over 1,400 clean-ups, engaged over 68,000 volunteers, and collected plastic waste from more than 44 million square meters of beach. "What's important to note is that the plastic we recovered is not local to Mexico. It's plastic that comes from all over the world and ends up on beaches everywhere through ocean currents," said Mercedes Guzman, founder of Lamerced, Corona's beach clean up and recycling partner for the Mexico plastic letter. "Although our work in the field is very difficult, it's fulfilling to send the message that even though it's not my plastic, it's my shared world to protect." With the plastic beach letter, Corona continues to support its industry-leading position as the first global beverage brand to achieve a net-zero plastic footprint in 2021. This initiative is part of the brand's ongoing efforts to recover more plastic from the environment than it releases. Watch how the World Oceans Day plastic letter came to life through Wieden+Kennedy's short film. Visit www.protectparadise.com to learn more about Corona's sustainability initiatives around plastic pollution. *AB InBev's 2021 Environmental, Social & Governance. Report. Retrieved from https://www.ab-inbev.com/assets/pdfs/ABINBEV_ESG_2021_Final.pdf - page 37. **International Union for Conservation of Nature: IUCN (2021, November). Issues Brief: Marine Plastic Pollution. Retrieved from https://www.iucn.org/resources/issues-briefs/marine-plastic-pollution. About Corona Global Born in Mexico, Corona is the leading beer brand in the country, the most popular Mexican beer worldwide exported to more than 180 countries. Corona Extra was first brewed in 1925 at the Cervecería Modelo in Mexico City. Corona is a pioneer in the beer industry by being the first to use a transparent bottle showcasing its purity and high quality to the world. The artwork found on the bottle is painted, highlighting our commitment to quality in our packaging and our Mexican heritage. No Corona is complete without the lime. Naturally adding character, flavor and refreshment, the lime ritual is an integral part of delivering an experience that is truly unique to Corona. The brand is synonymous with the beach and celebrates time outdoors. It invites people to pause, relax and enjoy the simple pleasures of life. Corona has an ongoing commitment to reducing plastics. Since its partnership with Parley for the Oceans in 2017, they have exceeded its mission to protect 100 islands before 2020, and continue to deploy consistent global clean-up efforts.   About Anheuser-Busch InBev Anheuser-Busch InBev is a publicly traded company (Euronext: ABI) based in Leuven, Belgium, with secondary listings on the Mexico (MEXBOL: ANB) and South Africa (JSE: ANH) stock exchanges and with American Depositary Receipts on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: BUD). As a company, we dream big to create a future with more cheers. We are always looking to serve up new ways to meet life's moments, move our industry forward and make a meaningful impact in the world. We are committed to building great brands that stand the test of time and to brewing the best beers using the finest ingredients. Our diverse portfolio of well over 500 beer brands includes global brands Budweiser®, Corona® and Stella Artois®; multi-country brands Beck's®, Hoegaarden®, Leffe® and Michelob ULTRA®; and local champions such as Aguila®, Antarctica®, Bud Light®, Brahma®, Cass®, Castle®, Castle Lite®, Cristal®, Harbin®, Jupiler®, Modelo Especial®, Quilmes®, Victoria®, Sedrin®, and Skol®. Our brewing heritage dates back more than 600 years, spanning continents and generations. From our European roots at the Den Hoorn brewery in Leuven, Belgium. To the pioneering spirit of the Anheuser & Co brewery in St. Louis, US. To the creation of the Castle Brewery in South Africa during the Johannesburg gold rush. To Bohemia, the first brewery in Brazil. Geographically diversified with a balanced exposure to developed and developing markets, we leverage the collective strengths of approximately 169,000 colleagues based in nearly 50 countries worldwide. For 2021, AB InBev's reported revenue was 54.3 billion USD (excluding JVs and associates).     Video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VhBqJAZCVmw Photo - https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/1835335/World_Oceans_Day.jpg Logo - https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/1835359/Corona_Logo.jpg

Trina Solar receives LCA Certificate for 210 Vertex modules' low-carbon life cycle

CHANGZHOU, China, June 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Recently Trina Solar was awarded the LCA certificate for its 210mm Vertex modules by TÜV Rheinland, becoming the first solar company to receive LCA certification for 210mm modules. With the advantage of 210mm wafers, the Vertex modules achieve industry leading low carbon emissions. Since Trina Solar was founded 25 years it has been both a promoter of green energy and a practitioner of green development. The company provides clean electricity through photovoltaic modules and is committed to making its manufacturing processes green and low-carbon. Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) follows the methods and requirements of ISO 14040/ISO 14044 to conduct scientific and stringent tests of life-cycle carbon emissions and other indicators of the assessed subject. The products, sampling from Trina Solar's major production factories around the world for testing and certification, cover the full range of p-type 210mm modules with mono-crystalline from Vertex S 410W to Vertex 670W. The results show that the Trina Solar Vertex modules are outstanding in the industry for their low carbon emissions. The average carbon emissions of PV modules' lifecycle assessment "from cradle to gate" in China are about 550kg CO2_E/kW. Trina Solar's 210mm Vertex modules carbon emissions are as low as less than 400kg CO2_E/kW, without using special silicon materials. Its carbon emissions are at least 30% lower than the industry average in China. Taking the 30-year product life cycle as an example, Trina Solar Vertex modules have an electricity emission factor of less than 0.01. Carbon emissions of thermal power are higher than 100 times. In addition to testing elements concerning global warming potential influences, Trina Solar conducted a comprehensive LCA analysis of Vertex modules on more than 10 indicators that affect the environment, including energy consumption, raw material use, acid rain, eutrophication, toxins and waste, among others. The results show outstanding performance of the Vertex modules. Reducing carbon emissions is a global trend that will continue to affect product portfolios, technology development, production and supply chain management in all industries. Low-carbon certification will be an important consideration for customers when they select the products to use. Trina Solar's 210mm Vertex modules have passed the LCA certification and will provide customers with Vertex's carbon emissions and other environmental performance data to help achieve customers' carbon neutrality goals. LCA certification is only one aspect in how Trina Solar pursues low-carbon. The company will strictly fulfill its social responsibility of reducing carbon emissions and of green development through initiatives such as low-carbon product design, optimizing energy management systems and improving the efficiency of energy use. In addition to its own green development, Trina Solar will also promote energy conservation and emissions reductions in the industry chain.

ARÇELİK PUBLISHES ITS 14TH SUSTAINABILITY REPORT

ARÇELİK URGES ALL STAKEHOLDERS TO CHANGE FOR A BETTER WORLD - Arçelik published its 14th Sustainability Report with the theme, "Lead the Change, Shape the Future," including its sustainability performance in 2021 and targets for the future, rooting its leading position in sustainability with ambitious targets. - Aiming for zero emissions by 2050, Arçelik procured 69 percent green electricity, and also prevented the emission of approximately 5,514 metric tons of CO₂ thanks to 228 energy efficiency projects. - The company also reduced its Scope 1 (direct) and Scope 2 (indirect) GHG emissions stemming from manufacturing by 20 percent in 2021 compared to the 2018 base year. - Over the past 12 years, Arçelik has saved water corresponding to the daily water consumption of approximately 2.7 million Turkish households. ISTANBUL, Turkey, June 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Arçelik continues to root its global leadership in sustainability and published its 14th Sustainability Report, outlining its performance in 2021 as well as fresh, ambitious targets for the future. The report, with the theme "Lead the Change, Shape the Future," aims to encourage everyone to speak up and mobilize for a better world. In line with this vision, Arçelik aims to achieve net-zero emissions in all operations by 2050 through green investments in renewable energy, and energy efficiency in products and production.     Hakan Bulgurlu, CEO of Arçelik, commented: "We take a multifaceted approach to sustainability and have invested €93 million in overall R&D spending." Bulgurlu also underlined that the company's sustainability vision is to root its global industry leadership, commenting: "We need organizations to take positive action towards a sustainable future. We, therefore, urge all stakeholders across our value chain to lead that change to build a better world for our children." Noting that 2021 witnessed groundbreaking sustainability activities by Arçelik, he continued: "We take a multifaceted approach to sustainability, taking into consideration social, environmental and economic factors. We have taken many steps to this end in 2021. We obtained the highest grade in our industry for the third consecutive year at the Dow Jones Sustainability Index and became the only company to have been awarded the Terra Carta Seal in Turkey and in our industry. We also became the first industrial manufacturing company in Turkey to issue green bonds in the international markets. Apart from its environmental ambitions, Arçelik is committed to the United Nations Generation Equality Forum. We continuously improve our performance to achieve 2030 sustainability goals and shape our roadmap to reach our 2050 net-zero emission target. Our technological investments toward sustainable development are also progressing at full speed.  We invested €93 million in overall R&D spending in 2021 and we aim to root our leading position through our technological efforts to make our planet a better place." Water efficiency worth the water consumption of 2.7 million households Having boosted the ratio of green electricity in global manufacturing operations to 69 percent, Arçelik also achieved approximately 63,000 GJ of energy efficiency and prevented the emission of 5,514 metric tons of CO₂ thanks to 228 energy efficiency projects. In 2021, the company reduced Scope 1 (direct) and Scope 2 (indirect) GHG emissions stemming from manufacturing by 20 percent in 2021 compared to the 2018 baseline. Over the past 12 years, Arçelik has saved 2.17 million cubic meters of water, equivalent to the daily water consumption of approximately 2.7 million Turkish households. Furthermore, the company used 7,216 metric tons of recycled plastic in its products to contribute to the fight against plastic pollution. Since 2014, 1.6 million pieces of waste electric and electronic equipment (WEEE) were recycled at the company's own WEEE Recycling Facilities. Sustainable Funding for a Sustainable Future The report also includes technological advances in sustainability; Arçelik announced that it maintained investments in Research and Development (R&D), innovation, and technology with recent investments in R&D reaching €93 million. The company also noted that it is the first industrial manufacturing company in Turkey to have issued green bonds in the international markets with a release worth €350 million.  Other notable commitments include an eight-year loan agreement worth €150 million with the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), including €83 million in green loans. Following the initiative by Koç Holding, a leading voice of the UN Women Generation Equality Forum, Arçelik announced fresh commitment to advance gender equality in technology and innovation in Turkey over the next five years with targeted community outreach. Global Sustainability Goals and Achievements By 2030, Arçelik aims to establish a 50 MW renewable energy power plant for self-consumption at its own manufacturing facilities, investing a minimum of $50 million in energy efficiency and renewable energy projects, and sourcing all electricity for global manufacturing facilities from 100-percent renewable sources. Furthermore, the company aims to reduce water use per product by 45 percent in production, increase water recycling and reuse rate up to 70 percent and boost the ratio of recycled plastic in products to 40 percent by 2030. Already making contributions to gender equality in the workplace by continuously increasing the number of women employees across the organization, Arçelik also carries out projects among its dealership and service networks to further strengthen the role of women in the industry and in society more widely. In 2021, Arçelik was awarded the Terra Carta Seal, which was presented by the Prince of Wales to companies that have committed to combat climate change with concrete targets within the scope of the Sustainable Markets Initiative. It is the first and only company in its industry to be awarded the Seal. In 2021, Arçelik was awarded the highest rank for the third consecutive time in the Durable Household Products category in the Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI), which evaluates the sustainability performance of the world's largest companies. Click on the link to access the report containing all other sustainability performance data and targets: www.arcelikglobal.com Photo - https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/1835365/Arcelik_1.jpg Photo - https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/1835366/Arcelik_2.jpg Logo - https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/1653921/Arcelik_Logo.jpg    

Global Recruitment of SVOLT Industry Partners

CHANGZHOU, China, June 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The "SVOLT Energy Technology Company Industry Partner Global Recruitment" is initiated by SVOLT, together with SVOLT CAPITAL, Dr. Octopus and 36 Kr, focusing on the three new fields of lithium industry (new technology, new process, new material) and industrial internet (big data, AI intelligence, communication, etc.), globally recruiting excellent talents and technology teams to incubate and innovate, looking for high potential and technology-leading industry enterprises or university teams to empower rapid growth of enterprises and build optimized industrial ecology. In addition, the recruitment will be supported by 500 million yuan innovation incubation fund, and the shortlisted teams will join the Dr. Octopus and receive industrial synergy empowerment support in various aspects such as management and growth. Conditions of Participation: Comply with the global recruitment fields of the industry partner Comply with China's laws and regulations and relevant industrial policies Have intellectual property rights and no property disputes Innovative, growth-oriented, and financing stage in the B round or before the B round Have unique product, technology or business model Products or services can create positive social value Enrollment Inquiry: chengqiucheng@36kr.com Business Cooperation: haoyun@36kr.com Part I: Project Information Project name* (50 words or less, e.g. 36 Kr) Short description of the project * (As briefly as possible, explain the project's positioning, service targets, and business model in 300 words or less) Entry group* (single choice) Options: Social side or Campus side Entry track* (optional) Options: Social side - industrial intelligent system-related fields (soft): big data analysis, industrial IoT platform, intelligent decision-making, AI industrial quality inspection Social side - industrial intelligent equipment-related fields (hard): industrial AI edge devices, 5G+ collaborative manufacturing, intelligent equipment, equipment predictive maintenance, intelligent supply chain collaboration Social side - lithium battery field: new material development, new process, new technology, etc. Campus side - advanced battery materials, BMS, big data development (platform development, algorithm development), industrial internet platform Project highlights (fill in at least one of the following three items) Development Data Please briefly describe all aspects of the project's development phase, including but not limited to business or application data, list of existing customers, etc. 500 words or less Competitive Barriers Please briefly describe the project's moat, or competitive barriers that have been established. 500 words or less Team Composition If the team's background is a significant contributor to the project, please describe the specific strengths. within 500 words Project Leader Name* Please enter the name of the project leader Phone number* Please enter the project leader's phone number Core member's name* Please fill in the name of the core members of the project, Multiple members can be filled in Project leader's relevant experience* Please describe the education, experience and other relevant content, as briefly as possible. 128 words or less Part II: Enterprise information Enterprise subject* Please fill in the business name of the enterprise to which you belong Headquarters location* Drop-down option: country Drop-down option: country province and city Project URL http:// WeChat public number Enter the name or ID of the public number, if not, you can leave it blank Financing Status Latest financing rounds*: (single choice) Unfinanced Seed round Angel round Round Pre-A Round A Round A+ Round B Round B+ Round C Round C+ Round D Round D+ Round E Round E+ Round F Round F+ Strategic financing Pre-IPO IPO Other Financing Plan Are you seeking the next round of financing * Options: Yes, seeking financing No, not yet Part III: Additional Information Project information* Must include: 1. Business plan (BP). May add team member information, videos, pictures, patents, etc. Can include: 1. Project Logo 2. Product pictures File naming rules Social side: company name_project information Campus side: full official name of school_project name (All information should be uploaded in a zip file) Support rar, zip Upload file (must be less than 5M) *Please send this registration form to the following mailbox, the contest staff will contact you after receiving it. (ian_wu@svolt.cn, chengqiucheng@36kr.com) Photo - https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/1835182/Global_Recruitment_of_SVOLT_Industry_Partners.jpg