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LESSENGERS Begins Volume Production of 800G AOCs and Transceivers – Incorporating “Direct Optical Wiring” Technology – for AI/ML Clusters and Hyperscale Data Center Operations

GLASGOW, Scotland - Wednesday, 27. September 2023

Latest advance in optical component design offers several operational and economic benefits.

(BUSINESS WIRE)--LESSENGERS Inc., a provider of innovative optical components based on its patented “direct optical wiring” (DOW) technology, today announced that its new 800G transceiver product (800G OSFP SR8), will begin volume production in the Q4 2023 and begin shipping to customers. DOW is a polymer-based air-cladded waveguide technology that is particularly useful for optical interconnects in the data center and high-performance computing environments.

DOW connects the active photonic devices such as laser diodes or photodiodes directly to the optical fiber, providing high-density and high-speed optical signal connectivity between switches, servers, and other devices within the data center or HPC clusters. This capability enables several operational efficiencies and economic benefits, such as:

No active alignment – cost-competitive optical coupling
No use of multi-channel lens assembly – near-zero optical crosstalk
No air gap – dramatically lower reflection noise
High degree of freedom in heat sink design – much lower junction temperature
These attributes make the 800G OSFP SR8 and other products for high-speed active optical cables and transceivers high-performance, highly reliable and cost compelling.

“Demand for optical connectivity in AI Clusters is accelerating innovation”, commented Dr. Vladimir Kozlov, CEO and Founder of LightCounting. “New designs of pluggable and co-packaged optical engines rely on high density parallel connectivity, which need new packaging and fiber-coupling methods. Direct optical wiring, developed by LESSENGERS, is a great example of such new approaches.”

“We are proud to announce the volume production of DOW-based 800G AOCs and transceivers,” said Chongcook Kim, CEO at LESSENGERS. “The use of DOW technology enables us to achieve high-performance and low-noise optics by its nature allowing us to streamline the production process flow with complete automation.”

LESSENGERS is participating at next week’s European Conference on Optical Communications (ECOC) in Glasgow at the SEC – at MR31 and Booth #306.

About LESSENGERS

LESSENGERS is an innovative optical solution provider, powered by its patent DOW technology, which enables cost effective direct optical coupling without the use of lens optics. This provides the most suitable solution for data center applications such as 800G/1.6T optical transceivers, active optical cables (AOCs), on-board, near packaged, or co-packaged optics.

 

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Organon Recognized on Fortune’s 2023 Change the World List for Leadership in Expanding Access to Contraceptive Choice

JERSEY CITY, N.J. - Wednesday, 27. September 2023

Her Promise Access Initiative helped prevent 57 million unplanned pregnancies putting the company approximately halfway to its goal of preventing 120 million unplanned pregnancies by 2030

(BUSINESS WIRE) -- Organon (NYSE: OGN), a global healthcare company with a focus on women’s health, has been named to Fortune’s 2023 Change the World list for its leadership in helping women and girls around the world take control of their reproductive health. Organon has a portfolio of programs, collaborations, and investments designed to lift women for generations to come through family planning education and contraceptive access. Fortune’s annual list recognizes companies that have had a positive social impact through activities that are part of their core business strategy.

Nearly 50% of pregnancies worldwide are unplanned, leading to health risks and reduced educational and employment opportunities for mother and child – challenges that can span generations.1, 2 Largely caused by a lack of access to contraceptive information and services, this problem is so significant that the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) has deemed unintended pregnancy a global public health crisis.2

“Organon was founded with a vision to create a better and healthier every day for every woman. Part of that responsibility is to address contraception education and access barriers globally,” said Kevin Ali, CEO of Organon. “While we are incredibly proud to be recognized for the progress we’ve made, our work is far from done. Together with our partners, we aim to prevent 120 million unintended pregnancies by 2030 – a critical step toward realizing our vision of a future in which all 4 billion women and girls worldwide are empowered to be in control of their family planning.”

Organon is increasing access to contraceptive choice globally through cross-sector partnerships that are fueling public health solutions, addressing inequities, and giving women more opportunities to pursue education and economic independence, including:

Establishing Her Plan is Her Power, a $30 million, multi-year global initiative to reduce unplanned pregnancies through global advocacy as well as investments in community-driven solutions in the United States, in low- and middle-income countries, and around the globe.

Advancing the Her Promise Access Initiative, through which Organon works alongside partners to expand contraception availability to the 73 lowest-income countries. The initiative has already helped to prevent 57 million unintended pregnancies to date.

Establishing a new model for advancing progress in women’s health through sustainable financing, which is being used to mobilize capital towards initiatives that might not otherwise receive adequate support. Programs to increase access to sexual and reproductive health education and services are currently running in eight countries in different phases including Mexico, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Panama, as well as Thailand, Kenya, and South Africa.

A global grants program, which helps women and girls take control of their reproductive health. The first cohort of grantees includes organizations in 13 countries, including the Dominican Republic, South Korea, Germany, and Thailand.

Fortune's Change the World list is selected and ranked by the editors of Fortune based on the magazine's own reporting and analysis. Nominees are assessed based on the reach, nature, and durability of the company's impact on specific societal problems, degree of innovation, impact on the company, and how integral the initiative is to a company's overall strategy.

For more details on Organon’s ESG strategy, goals, and initiatives, download the full 2022 ESG Report at https://www.organon.com/about-organon/environmental-social-governance/.

About Organon

Organon is a global healthcare company formed to focus on improving the health of women throughout their lives. Organon offers more than 60 medicines and products in women’s health in addition to a growing biosimilars business and a large franchise of established medicines across a range of therapeutic areas. Organon’s existing products produce strong cash flows that support investments in innovation and future growth opportunities in women’s health and biosimilars. In addition, Organon is pursuing opportunities to collaborate with biopharmaceutical innovators looking to commercialize their products by leveraging its scale and presence in fast growing international markets.

Organon has a global footprint with significant scale and geographic reach, world-class commercial capabilities, and approximately 10,000 employees with headquarters located in Jersey City, New Jersey.

For more information, visit http://www.organon.com and connect with us on LinkedIn, Instagram, Twitter and Facebook.

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

Some statements and disclosures in this press release are “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the safe harbor provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements include all statements that do not relate solely to historical or current facts and can be identified by the use of words such as "may," “expects,” “intends,” “anticipates,” “plans,” “believes,” “seeks,” “estimates,” “will,” or words of similar meaning. These forward-looking statements include statements regarding Organon’s efforts to expand access to contraceptive choice. Such statements are based on Organon’s current plans and expectations and are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause Organon’s plans and expectations, including actual results, to differ materially from the forward-looking statements. Organon undertakes no obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. Additional factors that could cause results to differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements can be found in Organon’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"), including Organon’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2022 and subsequent SEC filings, available at the SEC’s Internet site (www.sec.gov).

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1 Bearak, J et al., 2022. Country-specific estimates of unintended pregnancy and abortion incidence: A global comparative analysis of levels in 2015-2019. BMJ Global Health.
2 Nearly Half of All Pregnancies Are Unintended-a Global Crisis, Says New UNFPA Report. United Nations Population Fund. Retrieved September 6, 2023, from www.unfpa.org/press/nearly-half-all-pregnancies-are-unintended-global-crisis-says-new-unfpa-report.

 

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Lenovo ThinkCentre M90a Pro Gen 4 Raises Standards for Flagship All-in-One Desktop PCs

LOS ANGELES - Tuesday, 26. September 2023

Combination of premium display, reliable performance, and smart features ideal for even the most demanding modern workplace

(BUSINESS WIRE) -- Lenovo™ has unveiled the ThinkCentre™ M90a Pro Gen 4, setting a new standard for all-in-one (AIO) business desktop computers. Designed to address the needs of modern workplaces and content creators, this powerhouse Windows 11 PC wows with a massive 27-inch QHD display and is equipped with smart features that enhance connectivity, privacy, and usability.

“Modern businesses require more than just a high-performing PC, they need solutions that are smart and intuitive, reliable and efficient, and empowers them to create a multi-device ecosystem seamlessly,” said Sanjeev Menon, vice president and general manager, Worldwide Desktop Business in Intelligent Devices Group, Lenovo. “In this evolving hybrid environment, employees use an average of 2.5 devices for work1 and would like to be provided with both desktops and laptops to allow them to be more productive2. Lenovo’s ThinkCentre M90a Pro Gen 4 is the answer for businesses looking for synergy and to make workspaces more flexible, streamlined, and productive.”

Power to Produce Results

The ThinkCentre M90a Pro Gen 4 delivers performance when required, expandability when necessary, and results when needed. It’s ready to take on any challenge – packed with cutting-edge components, including Intel® vPro® Enterprise with up to 13th Gen Intel Core™ i9 processors, NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 4050 Laptop GPU, and up to 64GB of DDR5 memory. To keep the system optimized, the ThinkCentre M90a Pro Gen 4 is equipped with Energy Performance Optimizer, which utilizes machine learning to classify tasks and boost performance.

ThinkCentre M90a Pro Gen 4 enables ultra-fast file sharing with Thunderbolt 4, capable of reaching speeds of up to 40 Gbps and making transferring videos and gigantic files a breeze3. For professionals demanding even more, the AIO desktop can support an additional 8K or two 4K monitors, can be outfitted with external GPUs and storage drives, and can double as a monitor when connected to other devices.

Accurate and Thoughtful Display

Bigger does not always mean better, except for the ThinkCentre M90a Pro Gen 4. Boasting a 27-inch QHD display capable of showing even the most minute detail, the AIO shines at 350 nits and has an sRGB 99% rating, so that designs and artworks accurately reflect the artists’ inspiration and vision.

Individually calibrated to ensure that the same image is identical in every ThinkCentre M90a Pro Gen 4, the AIO not only focuses on the artists’ work, but also on their wellbeing. The premium AIO desktop is Eyesafe 2.0 and Flicker Free certified by TÜV Rheinland and has Natural Low Blue Light technology built into the hardware to reduce eyestrain and fatigue.

Multi-Device Connectivity Simplified

Modern organizations require collaboration across departments, creatives, and devices, and the ThinkCentre M90a Pro Gen 4 is the solution to creating the ultimate hybrid ecosystem. In addition to the Thunderbolt 4 port, the ThinkCentre M90a Pro Gen 4 also offers an optional Thunderbolt 3 port4 that allows users to share the display as a Thunderbolt monitor when connected via the included USB-C® cable. Through this feature, users can also share a second M.2 SSD to laptop or PC with super-while enjoying high-speed data transfer rates.

ThinkCentre M90a Pro Gen 4 has power to spare and seamless connectivity with other laptops or PCs, but it can also become an extension to mobile devices. Lenovo ThinkPhone by Motorola and select Motorola smartphone users can connect to the AIO via app, gaining the ability to copy, paste, and drag-and-drop files between the phone and the desktop, as well as stream apps, respond to texts and keep track of notifications without having to use their phones.

“The ability to power through any task as well as to become a hub to multiple devices makes the ThinkCentre M90a Pro Gen 4 the ideal choice for a hybrid workforce,” added Menon. “A designer can now ideate on his phone from a coffee shop, create and design on his laptop at home and put the finishing touches the next day at work all without missing a beat.”

Designed for the Modern Professional

Privacy, security, and reliability are essential for the modern professional, and the ThinkCentre M90a Pro Gen 4 seamlessly blends hardware and software to give users peace of mind. Using a unique combination of AI, next-gen Human Presence Detection (HPD) with radar sensor and the RGB-IR camera, the AIO harnesses privacy with zero-touch login and logout that automatically blurs your screen when someone is behind you.

In addition to the array of security features, the ThinkCentre M90a Pro Gen 4 is built with a discrete TPM 2.0 chip for more secured encryption, comes with ThinkShield to safeguard data and assets, and can block USB storage devices with Smart USB Protection. The AIO is also Mil SPEC tested for durability and reliability5 and is UL Anti-dust certified.

To maintain the performance and security of the ThinkCentre M90a Pro Gen 4 as well as other devices in the fleet, Lenovo Device Manager is the preferred endpoint management tool for all users. Built to work seamlessly with Windows 11 and other operating systems, Lenovo Device Manager is a flexible, scalable, cloud based, and zero-touch solution that allows users to connect and configure policies across all devices. Lenovo Device Manager works to optimize and improve device functionality, monitor device connectivity, track hardware and software changes, and more.

Intentionality in Smart Design

The ThinkCentre M90a Pro Gen 4 comes with several customer-centric designs to streamline workspaces and enhance user experience, including a phone-docking bar, a built-in cord management base and an On-Screen Display joystick for easy menu selection. For professionals seeking to further amplify their system’s productivity, Lenovo offers a selection of accessories (sold separately), including a Conference Call Base with quad-array mics for 360-degree-far-field pickup and four Harman® speakers for crystal clear sound.

Certified for Microsoft Teams, the Conference Call Base connects to your computer using a Standard USB Type-C interface, is fine tuned for the human voice, and features echo cancellation and AI noise suppression.

Pricing and Availability6

The Lenovo ThinkCentre M90a Pro Gen 4 is now available in select markets.

About Lenovo

Lenovo (HKSE: 992) (ADR: LNVGY) is a US$62 billion revenue global technology powerhouse, ranked #217 in the Fortune Global 500, employing 77,000 people around the world, and serving millions of customers every day in 180 markets. Focused on a bold vision to deliver smarter technology for all, Lenovo has built on its success as the world’s largest PC company by further expanding into growth areas that fuel the advancement of ‘New IT’ technologies (client, edge, cloud, network, and intelligence) including server, storage, mobile, software, solutions, and services. This transformation together with Lenovo’s world-changing innovation is building a more inclusive, trustworthy, and smarter future for everyone, everywhere. To find out more visit https://lenovo.com, and read about the latest news via our StoryHub.

1Statistic obtained from BYOD Statistics 2022 Zippia.com
2Lenovo ThinkCentre 2022 Changing Workplace Survey
3Actual transfer speed varies due to many factors, including device speed.
4Not a Thunderbolt host port. Connection to a laptop or desktop’s Thunderbolt port done through a single full-function Type C cable (included). Sold separately.
5Lenovo uses the US Department of Defense’s MIL-SPEC standards to test devices against hazardous physical and environmental conditions to determine durability. The Lenovo ThinkCentre MP90a Pro Gen 4 was tested against 10 categories and MIL-STD-12 procedures to prove its toughness. Abuse, like that contained in MIL-STD-12 testing, is not covered under Lenovo’s standard warranty.
6Prices may not include tax and do not include shipping or options and are subject to change without notice; additional terms and conditions apply. Reseller prices may vary. On-shelf dates and color options may vary by geography and products may only be available in select markets. All offers subject to availability. Lenovo reserves the right to alter product offerings, features and specifications at any time without notice.
7Actual available capacity is less and varies due to many factors, including formatting, partitioning and operating system, etc., which utilize part of this capacity. The available capacity may change with software updates.

LENOVO, THINKCENTRE, THINKSHIELD, and THINKPHONE are trademarks of Lenovo. INTEL, INTEL CORE, vPro, Thunderbolt and the Intel logo, and other Intel marks are trademarks of Intel Corporation or its subsidiaries. NVIDIA and RTX are trademarks of NVIDIA Corporation, Inc. USB Type-C® and USB-C® are registered trademarks of USB Implementers Forum. Wi-Fi is a trademark of Wi-Fi Alliance. TÜV is a registered trademark of the TÜV Rheinland Group. Dolby and Dolby Atmos are registered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. HARMAN KARDON and Harman speakers are trademarks of Harman International Industries, Inc. MOTOROLA, the Stylized M Logo, MOTO and the MOTO family of marks are trademarks of Motorola Trademark Holdings, LLC. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. ©2023, Lenovo Group Limited.

 

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Andersen Launches Global Valuation Practice

SAN FRANCISCO - Wednesday, 27. September 2023 AETOSWire 

Adds Valuation Capabilities in more than 20 Countries across North America, Europe, Latin America, the Middle East, and Asia

(BUSINESS WIRE) -- Andersen, the fastest-growing independent, multidisciplinary professional services firm in the world, has launched a new global valuation practice to broaden its platform of tax, legal and related services for clients. Andersen’s global valuation team works with companies, funds, high-net-worth individuals, and family offices to provide valuations of businesses, tangible and intangible assets, and complex securities for tax, financial reporting, and transaction advisory purposes. Its clients span a wide range of industries from technology to manufacturing, and agriculture to biopharmaceuticals.

At launch, Andersen’s global valuation practice has a presence in more than 20 countries worldwide, throughout North America, Europe, Latin America, the Middle East, and Asia.

“Tax, legal and valuation are intricately related, yet no other professional services firm offers all of these capabilities on a global scale under one roof,” said Andersen Global Chairman and CEO Mark Vorsatz. “Our vision at Andersen is to create a platform where clients can have a seamless experience working with one multidisciplinary firm they can trust, anywhere in the world. We’re aiming to become one of the largest independent valuation firms in the world within the next few years.”

Andersen’s new global valuation practice is led by Managing Director Sid Luckenbach, who has been the national leader for the firm’s valuation offering in the U.S. for the past 18 years.

“Business structures and financial instruments are becoming more complex,” Luckenbach said. “It gets even more complicated when you’re dealing with cross-border and multi-jurisdictional transactions. That’s why the traditional approach is no longer sufficient. Our global valuation practice brings together deep expertise and the geographic reach that clients need, regardless of where their assets are located.”

Andersen Global is an international association of legally separate, independent member firms comprised of tax, legal and valuation professionals around the world. Established in 2013 by U.S. member firm Andersen Tax LLC, Andersen Global now has more than 14,000 professionals worldwide and a presence in over 400 locations through its member and collaborating firms.

 

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Xsolla Announces Acquisition of AcceleratXR, a Multi-Player Platform for Games

LOS ANGELES - Wednesday, 27. September 2023

Leading a Transformative Shift in Cross-Play Technology Through Strategic Partnership

 

(BUSINESS WIRE)--Xsolla, a global video game commerce company, announces its strategic acquisition of AcceleratXR, a provider of in-game server backend technology designed for live service games and software. The AcceleratXR platform and network engine offer robust scalability, supporting experiences across multiple platforms and devices. It functions similarly to an operating system optimized for modern interactive digital content.

AcceleratXR technology equips development teams—regardless of size or skill level—to create cutting-edge online and multiplayer experiences on a grand scale. Boasting more than 20 specialized systems, such as live cloud scripting, AcceleratXR is the most flexible and feature-packed platform for developing games, digital entertainment, the metaverse, and more.

This acquisition underscores a transformative shift towards marketing comprehensive cross-play and cross-pay solutions available out of the box, allowing players to maintain their identity and access their purchase history across any platform they want to play on - PC, web, console, mobile, and VR.

"Today, we welcome AcceleratXR, a significant new addition to the Xsolla game tech family," said Chris Hewish, CEO of Xsolla. "AcceleratXR brings robust game server backend technology capable of catering to various platforms - from web to PC to console to mobile. It marks a promising stride in our journey to redefine cross-play technology."

"We're thrilled about the acquisition by Xsolla, as it supercharges our core mission of making game development tools accessible to all and enhancing social experiences within gaming communities," said Jean-Philippe Steinmetz, Co-Founder of AcceleratXR. "This momentous step forward presents promising opportunities to reshape the global gaming industry."

For more information about AcceleratXR, please visit: https://xsolla.pro/axr-acquisition

About Xsolla
Xsolla is a global video game commerce company with a robust and powerful set of tools and services designed specifically for the video game industry. Since its founding in 2005, Xsolla has helped thousands of game developers and publishers of all sizes fund, market, launch and monetize their games globally and across multiple platforms. As an innovative leader in game commerce, Xsolla’s mission is to solve the inherent complexities of global distribution, marketing, and monetization to help our partners reach more geographies, generate more revenue and create relationships with gamers worldwide. Headquartered and incorporated in Los Angeles, California, with offices in Berlin, Seoul, Beijing, Kuala Lumpur, Tokyo and cities around the world, Xsolla supports major gaming titles like Valve, Twitch, Roblox, Ubisoft, Epic Games, Take-Two, KRAFTON, Nexters, NetEase, Playstudios, Playrix, miHoYo, and more.

For additional information, please visit: xsolla.com

About AcceleratXR
AcceleratXR is a versatile solution for game developers aiming to craft cross-platform games and applications. It covers the broad spectrum of gaming platforms from console, PC, and mobile, to VR environments. By enhancing seamless connections between these diverse gaming interfaces, AcceleratXR significantly reduces development time and cost, enabling game developers to deploy large-scale, cross-platform games more effectively.

For additional information, please visit: acceleratxr.com

 

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NTT DOCOMO: OREX Announces OREX® Open RAN Service Lineup

TOKYO - Wednesday, 27. September 2023

—Achieves TCO reduction of up to 30% and reduces power consumption by up to 50%—

(BUSINESS WIRE) -- NTT DOCOMO, INC. announced today its brand-new service lineup of OREX RAN, OREX SMO, and OREX Services, part of its commitment to becoming an Open RAN service provider for international telecom operators. Through this announcement, the company aims to provide clarity and mutual understanding among international telecom operators regarding the services offered by OREX, thereby facilitating its further expansion.

OREX is DOCOMO’s Open RAN service brand, developed in collaboration with multiple global vendors. It can be customized to address the unique challenges of each customer. The introduction of OREX Open RAN services is expected to reduce clients’ total cost of ownership by up to 30% when the costs of initial setup and ongoing maintenance are taken into account. It can also reduce the time required for network design by up to 50%. Additionally, OREX reduces power consumption at base stations by up to 50%.

In the OREX RAN offering, OREX leverages the features of Open RAN, allowing the combination of various vendor products to provide base stations that are highly cost-effective. Leveraging the knowledge gained from DOCOMO’s unique experience in building mobile networks with multiple equipment vendors since the 4G era, OREX integrates the strengths of its 13 OREX PARTNERS to offer an extensive range of virtualized radio base networks (vRANs) and radio units (RUs) compatible with the range of different frequencies in use in various countries. With the addition of seven new RU vendors, OREX is poised to meet the demands of an even larger customer base.

With OREX SMO, OREX provides software developed by NTT Corporation to facilitate the efficient design, configuration and monitoring of wireless access networks, enabling autonomous and optimized device operation. Adoption of OREX SMO allows the automatic optimization of network design, reducing design workload by up to 50%, particularly in complex cases that would normally take several weeks. It also reduces operational workload by automating tasks such as the adjustment of the antenna angle of base stations, which is critical for securing the coverage area. OREX SMO is compliant with the standard specifications defined by the O-RAN ALLIANCE.

OREX Services provide the procurement and system integration required for the adoption of OREX RAN and OREX SMO, as well as post-implementation operational support and maintenance.

On September 22, DOCOMO initiated the deployment and operation of OREX RAN and OREX SMO in its domestic 5G network, incorporating base station software from Fujitsu Limited, cloud platform from Wind River, hardware accelerator from NVIDIA, and COTS server with Intel processors. Building on the operational experience they have accumulated within DOCOMO’s network, these companies plan to enhance OREX Open RAN services and expand their product combinations, striving to offer improved cost-effectiveness and reliability.

Going forward, DOCOMO will continue to support global telecom operators in their adoption of Open RAN with its new OREX offerings, strengthening its cooperation with global partners to make Open RAN a reality. In addition, DOCOMO will leverage the technology by applying the All-Photonics Network to transport network in Open RAN, following the concept of the Innovative Optical and Wireless Network (IOWN) promoted by the NTT Group. It will also utilize low-power servers equipped with photonics-electronics convergence technology and integrate OREX SMO with IOWN’s Cognitive Foundation.

OREX is a trademark of NTT DOCOMO, INC.

For more detailed information, please refer to the full press release available at www.docomo.ne.jp/english/info/media_center/pr/

About NTT DOCOMO

NTT DOCOMO, Japan's leading mobile operator with over 87 million subscriptions, is one of the world's foremost contributors to 3G, 4G and 5G mobile network technologies. Beyond core communications services, DOCOMO is challenging new frontiers in collaboration with a growing number of entities ("+d" partners), creating exciting and convenient value-added services that change the way people live and work. Under a medium-term plan toward 2020 and beyond, DOCOMO is pioneering a leading-edge 5G network to facilitate innovative services that will amaze and inspire customers beyond their expectations.
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Hithium Battery Production Facility Certified Carbon Neutral

XIAMEN, China - Wednesday, 27. September 2023 AETOSWire Print 


International distinction is based on evaluation of plant’s carbon footprint and high-quality offsets
Company aims for carbon neutrality throughout industry chain by 2035
 

(BUSINESS WIRE)--Stationary battery manufacturer Hithium’s production facility at its headquarters in Xiamen, China, has received the globally recognized carbon neutrality certification PAS 2060 (Certificate number: 0412TZH01106). This certification standard builds on established methodologies, according to TÜV Süd, to calculate the plant’s carbon footprint (such as the GHG-Protocol and ISO 14064) and it assesses, where needed, the impact of high-quality offsetting certificates from climate projects (including CDM, JI, GS, and VCS).

The company aims for the factory to serve as an energy storage industry benchmark, raising the standard for sustainable production as one of the earliest battery production sites in China to receive this certification.

Hithium General Manager Jason Wang commented: “We’re very proud to have achieved this certification so quickly and to be setting a high standard for our industry. Our approach to meeting ESG goals and achieving sustainable manufacturing is rooted in our company culture. From company leadership to every team member, whether in research or sales or on the production line, we see reducing our own carbon emissions as a core commitment.”

On the occasion of its carbon neutral plant certification, Hithium also announced its broader carbon neutrality goals:

Carbon neutrality in group operations by 2025
To achieve carbon neutrality in the core operations of the entire group (scope 1 and 2), Hithium will use over 40% renewable electricity, as well as reduce by 15% the average carbon emissions both of its products and across its supply chain (compared to the benchmark year 2022), and a recycling rate of over 20% for scrapped raw materials.

Carbon neutrality in global manufacturing by 2028
Hithium’s goal is to reach 100% use of renewable electricity in the group, with global battery manufacturing bases certified as carbon neutral factories, to reduce by 30% average carbon emissions both of products and in the supply chain (compared to the benchmark year 2022), with a recycling rate of over 40% for scrapped raw materials.

Carbon neutrality throughout the industry chain by 2035
By 2035 Hithium aims to achieve carbon neutrality in the entire chain of the group (scope 1, 2, and 3), throughout the product lifecycle (excluding the use stage), and a recycling rate of over 80% for scrapped raw materials.

As part of its sustainability objectives, the 2019-founded manufacturer also recently registered with the emissions and ESG tracking agency Achilles and joined the United Nations Global Compact (UNGC). The company’s implementation plan for reaching these goals includes production process improvement, intelligent applications, the increasing use of clean energy and recyclable materials, and low-carbon technology research and development.

About Hithium
Founded in 2019, Hithium is a leading manufacturer of top-quality stationary energy storage products for utility-scale as well as commercial and industrial applications. With four distinct R&D centers and multiple “intelligent” production facilities, Hithium’s innovations include groundbreaking safety improvements to its lithium-ion batteries as well as increases in lifecycle. With decades of cumulative experience in the field among its founders and senior executives, Hithium leverages its specialization in BESS to deliver partners and customers unique advances in energy storage. The company is based in Xiamen, China, with further locations in Shenzhen, Chongqing, Munich, and California. Hithium has shipped 11 GWh of battery capacity, 5 GWh in 2022 alone, and is expanding its current 45 GWh of production capacity to 70 GWh by the end of 2023.

 

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MESTEC Wins Oracle® Global Leaders ISV of the Year Award

 

Award recognizes rapidly growing adoption of MESTEC by NetSuite customers and its momentum as the world’s fastest-growing MES solution

 

(BUSINESS WIRE) -- MESTEC is excited to accept the Oracle Global Leaders ISV of the Year Award at this year’s Oracle CloudWorld Conference. At over 50% annual growth, MESTEC is leading the manufacturing software category and welcoming some of the world’s most innovative and valuable manufacturers to its pioneering SaaS MES platform. MESTEC’s primary focus on helping manufacturers gain performance across 80+ key manufacturing KPIs, along with its rapid deployment time, is fuelling customer migration to the platform.

 

MESTEC is part of the Eyelit Group, an emerging leader in manufacturing software platforms. Together with Eyelit advanced manufacturing software, the two platforms are seeing especially strong demand in semiconductor, automotive, medtech, aerospace and defence, battery, and solar industries. The platforms support all key manufacturing workflows including asset management, factory and equipment integration, automation, manufacturing execution (MES), recipe management, quality management, planning, scheduling, and business process management. The open and flexible architecture of the platforms enables seamless integration with Oracle NetSuite and other mission critical enterprise applications.

 

“The MESTEC team is energized by this award for its recognition of our progress in helping customers reimagine manufacturing software as fast to deploy, easy to integrate, and rapidly creating value through improved performance and new efficiencies,” said Mark Carleton CEO. “We have fully leveraged our SaaS architecture to enable customers to go live in just days rather than the traditional multi-month, complicated and expensive deployment process for traditional manufacturing software solutions. It has been rewarding to see Oracle NetSuite customers realize immediate integration of manufacturing data with financial and operational data and we look forward to deepening our partnership.”

 

About MESTEC

 

MESTEC, is the world’s fastest-growing manufacturing software platform (MES), helping many of the world’s most valuable and innovative brands make significant gains in manufacturing performance across an ever-expanding range of industries. MESTEC helps leading manufacturers achieve significant gains in advanced planning and scheduling, asset performance management, quality and compliance, manufacturing KPIs, inventory control and labour management. The MESTEC SaaS approach ensures that improvements can be delivered rapidly, with no up-front costs and fast-track deployment.

 

 

 

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For more information:

mestec.net

eyelit.com

 

Greg Saint James

VP of Global Marketing

Eyelit Group

 

gsaintjames@eyelit.com

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Emirates Park Zoo awarded Gold Standard Accreditation

Emirates Park Zoo become the first zoo in the Middle East to achieve the prestigious accreditation from the Association of Zoos & Aquariums (AZA), marking a significant triumph in the pursuit of excellence and animal welfare.

 

This milestone accolade positions Emirates Park Zoo as a global leader in the zoo industry, joining an elite group of zoological facilities worldwide that have earned the revered AZA accreditation, often regarded as the Gold Standard in zoo management. The rigorous AZA accreditation process, which takes place every five years, involves comprehensive evaluations across various facets of zoo operations, including animal care and welfare, veterinary programs, conservation initiatives, educational programs, and safety measures.

 

Dr. Walid Shaaban, Director & CEO of Emirates Park Zoo, expressed his pride in the zoo's achievement, stating, "I am proud of our team and their dedication to delivering excellence at our zoo. Accreditation standards continuously evolve to ensure we are achieving the highest standard for our animals and their wellbeing. At Emirates Park Zoo, we are proud of the valuable zoo experience we provide for our guests from the breakfast with giraffes to the petting zoo we have enabled animal interactions for everyone, this helps us to achieve our mission to promote appreciation of the natural world, wildlife education, and conservation awareness and through this we can help future generations to work towards saving wild species and spaces from extinction."

 

The AZA accreditation is a testament to Emirates Park Zoo's unwavering dedication to maintaining the highest standards of animal care and well-being. These standards prioritize animal welfare, veterinary programs, conservation efforts, education initiatives, and safety protocols. The inspection team meticulously examines the facility and compiles detailed reports, which are then rigorously evaluated by the Accreditation Commission.

 

Dr. Walid Shaaban, Director & CEO, further added, "Congratulations to Emirates Park Zoo and Resort for meeting this gold standard in zoo management and care. This accreditation recognizes the dedication of all our team and partners in providing an incredible zoo experience for the UAE community."

 

Emirates Park Zoo's AZA accreditation underscores its commitment to upholding the highest ethical and operational standards in the zoo and aquarium industry. AZA accreditation is the Gold Standard for zoo management and only a selected few zoos and aquariums worldwide have earned this distinction. This achievement reflects the zoo's dedication to wildlife conservation, education, and fostering an appreciation for the natural world.

 

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About Emirates Park Zoo: Emirates Park Zoo is a leading zoological facility in Abu Dhabi (UAE) dedicated to the welfare and conservation of wildlife. Situated in a picturesque environment, Emirates Park Zoo provides very unique educational and entertaining experiences for visitors while actively participating in various conservation and educational initiatives.

 

About the Association of Zoos & Aquariums (AZA): The Association of Zoos & Aquariums (AZA) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the advancement of zoos and aquariums in the areas of conservation, education, science, and recreation. AZA represents more than 240 facilities across North America and overseas, collectively dedicating their efforts to the preservation of wildlife and the education of the public. AZA-accredited facilities adhere to the highest standards of animal care and welfare.

 

 

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Melwyn Abraham 

 

melwyn@matrixdubai.com

 

Najwa Jaberi

 

 

najwa@matrixdubai.com

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Oliver Bäte, Allianz CEO, Addresses United Nations Climate Ambition Summit

MUNICH 
(BUSINESS WIRE)--Yesterday, leaders from 34 governments along with seven non-government bodies, including Californian governor Gavin Newsom, London mayor Sadiq Khan, the World Bank president, the Chief Executive of insurer Allianz, and the head of the UN’s Green Climate Fund, addressed the summit.

Allianz CEO Oliver Bäte was representing the UN-Convened Net-Zero Asset Owner Alliance (NZAOA) and Allianz's commitment as a "first mover and doer" in the global effort to combat the climate crisis.

The transcript of Oliver Bäte’s speech follows.

Dear excellencies, ladies and gentlemen,

Since we last came together to announce the launch of the UN-Convened Net Zero Asset Owner Alliance in 2019 in this building, the world has changed profoundly. We have not talked about that today. The long era of robust economic growth, low inflation, and geopolitical stability is over, and it’s replace by uncertainty, volatility, and war. So, suddenly, fighting climate change has become an ever greater challenge.

But remember, transforming our economy is actually a huge opportunity, as we just heard. The cost of not transforming dwarfs the investments needed for the transformation. Not working on the transformation or slowing it down is foolish and ever more irrational.

To overcome polarization and conflict and to build a united and decarbonized society, we need to reach out to each other and build more collaboration and not less. We will show here today that it is doable.

Policymakers are essential; many are in the room. We need to focus on pragmatic, market-based solutions that reflect scientific and economic realities, rather than imposing dogmatic and rigid policies that undermine confidence in leadership. For example, we welcome positive signals, as of yesterday, for the Principles for Net-Zero Financing & Investment as released by the U.S. Treasury.

Our belief in the power of collaboration, that led us to launch the UN-Convened Net Zero Asset Owner Alliance here in this building, is essential.

Since its formation, as we just heard, we have grown to 86 members, including insurance companies, pension funds, foundations and endowments from all around the world, committed to moving our investment portfolios to net zero by 2050.

Now, the problem is that 2050 is a long way off, and almost all of us in this room today who are responsible will not be in power by then. That is why we are asking our members to publish science-based intermediate targets within one year of joining: To keep the accountability with today's decision-makers in the room. And I am proud that the vast majority of the members have already set credible intermediate targets for 2025 or 2030, and not just 2050.

We must all take a firm stand and lead by example: This is what we at Allianz have been trying to publish our transition plan in a way that is fully transparent with the UN-backed 1.5 degree-aligned credibility criteria:

Our action plan outlines how we will reduce emissions in our investment and underwriting portfolios, as well as in our own operations, and no by 2050 but much earlier. Our primary tool is not selling and buying engaging with customers and partners to work together with them on their own transition plans.
Second, our commitment is to grow the revenues in commercial and other insurance from renewable energies and low-carbon technologies by 2030 by a 150%.
And we want to make sure we expand our investments in renewable energies by investing another EUR20 billion in climate and cleantech solutions in line with the EU’s Sustainability Regulation.
But make no mistake, our journey to net zero will be very challenging, and the transformation is so fundamental that we now must phase out coal. Now. And we need to strongly reduce oil and gas, as defined by the International Energy Agency.

So, we invite all asset owners that have not yet joined to join us, we invite civil society to support us please, and we ask all governments present to work with us. In fact, we need from our political leaders more courage and less fear. We will need more pragmatism, and less regulation and bureaucracy. We need more celebration of successes and progress and less demonization of markets. Because, let’s remember, with all the political power, we need everybody to win this war.

Thank you.

 

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