KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 14 (Bernama) -- Ascom Holding AG, a supplier of healthcare information and communications technology solutions, is helping hospitals improve hand hygiene by delivering an advanced mobile solution that tracks staff compliance to hygiene procedures.
With the Ascom Myco smart device, location awareness and Ascom Unite Cleanminder software, hospitals can deploy an automated monitoring and reporting solution. The solution provides hospital staff with mobile alert reminders on their smart device and delivers compliance data for measuring performance trends and improvements. Ascom senior vice-president (Platform Solutions), Andre Neu said hospitals needed a way to measure hand hygiene compliance. "Using an automated approach with our Ascom Myco smart device and Unite Cleanminder software, we can leverage reminders and measure hand hygiene compliance, without the need for manual recording or intervention. This approach embeds the monitoring of hygiene compliance into care processes," he added. For many hospitals, reducing healthcare-associated infections (HAI) is crucial to improving overall patient safety and hand hygiene remains to be one of the most important elements of infection control activities. The ability to monitor hygiene compliance is an important step in reducing the overall risk of patients contracting HAI in the hospital. -- BERNAMA
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KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 15 (Bernama) -- Calvin Klein chief creative officer, Raf Simons presented his fall 2018 Calvin Klein 205W39NYC runway show at the American Stock Exchange in New York City, last evening.
The show titled ‘Landscapes’ was staged in an epic and unreal terrain simultaneously recalling a cinematic soundstage. The collection is an evolution of Simons’s idea of Calvin Klein, of a view onto American society but now wider and universal. “It’s an allegory for a meeting of old worlds and new worlds, relating to the discovery of America, the 1960’s space race, and the 21st century information age. “More than anything else, this collection is about freedom. A word that defines America, and Calvin Klein,” Simons was quoted as saying in a statement. The collection and venue also showcased the ongoing and multi-level collaboration between Calvin Klein and The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts. Warner Bros.’ Looney Tunes characters, Wile E. Coyote and Road Runner, originally shown as shorts in cinemas from 1949, are also featured on select garments. -- BERNAMA KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 15 (Bernama) -- MIPS Technologies Inc has announced a strategic partnership with NetSpeed Systems Inc to deliver interoperable solutions that enable leading-edge performance in system on chips (SoCs) for Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) applications.
The companies will provide deeper integration of their products for designers to utilise the advanced performance features of the MIPS Warrior I-Class I6500 processors effectively with NetSpeed's Gemini network-on-chip intellectual property (IP). AI capability is becoming ubiquitous in a growing number of applications including autonomous driving, voice-powered personal assistants like Siri and Alexa, facial recognition, predictive text and many more. AI, and particularly ML, requires a different kind of processing platform than those commonly used for traditional software programmes. With AI, the technology must analyse very large quantities of historical data to identify patterns, create behaviour models and, essentially programme itself, which requires a great deal of compute capability with very high performance and low latency for real-time applications. "Today, all components of the SoC which typically include multiple instances of several different types of processors must work together in a highly orchestrated fashion. The interconnect fabric is the common glue that can make or break performance, and when tightly integrated with versatile processors such as MIPS I6500-F, it provides the coherent fabric that lets designers mix the on-chip configurations of processing clusters to achieve leading-edge compute capabilities for AI," said chief executive officer of NetSpeed, Sundari Mitra. MIPS chief financial officer, Krishna Raghavan expects the new AI solutions that MIPS and NetSpeed are working to have a far-reaching impact. -- BERNAMA KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 13 (Bernama) -- DigitalTown Inc, a provider of people-centric solutions for smart cities, has provided a condensed update on the status of the SmartWeb initiative and the start of blockchain tokenisation of the company's domain name portfolio.
The domains are .CITY, .LAW, .MENU, .BIBLE, .FASHION, .SHOP, .WEDDING, .WORK, and .BAYERN, .BOSTON, .LONDON, .MIAMI, .NRW. "The new domain extension economy will benefit greatly from a unified architecture that both streamlines adoption by merchants and publishers, and also empowers consumers to engage with these services on a frictionless basis," said DigitalTown chief executive officer, Rob Monster. "We believe that domain investors have greatly undervalued the potential of the new domain extensions to improve people's lives, while also empowering businesses to more effectively compete." "As with the .CITY portals, for cases where a single domain investor does not acquire a domain, we foresee potential for local vertically-focused marketing cooperatives that are jointly owned through Blockchain, Denver.Law, Seattle.Fit, Chicago.Menu, Bali.Wedding, Miami.Work, etc," he said. Meanwhile, DigitalTown's domain portfolios were acquired on exceptionally favourable terms due to combination of the size of the portfolio acquisitions, DigitalTown's operating plan, and strategic relationships with the registry operators. . In May 2017, DigitalTown launched an initiative called SmartWeb to make an Internet that is more intuitive, personalised and secure through the use of the new descriptive domain name extensions. Developed in cooperation with selected Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers accredited registries, each network of descriptive domain names is paired with an intuitive software platform. Each platform is designed to support blockchain-based shared ownership and shared governance. -- BERNAMA Collaboration will deliver enhanced threat intelligence capabilities to worldwide managed security clients
TOKYO, Feb 15 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NTT Security, the specialized security company of NTT Group, has announced a partnership with ThreatQuotient to broaden its threat intelligence capabilities. ThreatQuotient’s threat intelligence platform (TIP), ThreatQ, will serve as the cornerstone of NTT Security’s new threat intelligence services offering. The platform’s flexible architecture for aggregating and correlating threat data will enhance NTT Security capabilities for bringing detailed, relevant threat intelligence to NTT Group clients through managed security services around the world. NTT Security and NTT Group’s operating companies Dimension Data, NTT Communications and NTT DATA, as well as their clients, provide a wealth of visibility into the methods of malicious actors on the internet. Analysts from NTT Security’s Global Threat Intelligence Centers (GTIC) will be using ThreatQ to process this data and turn it into actionable threat intelligence that can benefit its consulting and managed services clients. ThreatQ will also fully integrate into NTT Security’s Global Managed Security Services Platform (GMSSP). This will enable NTT Security not only to collect data about attacks on client systems and disseminate the resulting threat intelligence to the Advanced Analytics Engine and expert SOC analysts, but also respond to and proactively stop these attacks in real-time. Many of NTT Group’s enterprise clients also have their own in-house threat intelligence capabilities generating data they are willing to share and collaborate with partners. By integrating internal client data with NTT Security’s intelligence within ThreatQ, NTT Security will have more context to better protect the managed systems. NTT Security will also be using the ThreatQ platform to enhance its consulting services. Many standard security services, such as risk assessments, forensic and incident response engagements, penetration tests and red team engagements, will benefit from threat intelligence that can be applied to existing security processes in a way that allows the data to be used immediately. Additionally, NTT Security provides reputation threat services to help clients understand the threats they are facing. ThreatQ makes it possible to search for contextual threat intelligence that is relevant to each unique industry and organization, and prioritize that intelligence for improved security operations. “NTT Security’s global managed security services and channel program is exactly the type of model that we strive to be part of as we work to reach more organizations that need deeper support to get a threat intelligence program off the ground, or get more value out of existing strategies,” said Matt McCormick, SVP Business and Corporate Development, ThreatQuotient. “ThreatQuotient is proud to partner with NTT Security to enable more clients to realize the benefits and potential of threat intelligence to accelerate security operations.” ThreatQ uses the standard STIX/TAXII1 protocols for communicating threat data to other security devices, which will allow NTT Group’s clients to consume threat intelligence generated by the GTIC. This capability can be used to provide data to a client’s own in-house threat intelligence teams via its own TIP or send it directly to security infrastructure, including Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) platforms, ticketing systems, network security devices and endpoints. Steven Bullitt, Global VP Threat Intelligence and Incident Response at NTT Security, commented: “Our partnership with ThreatQuotient is designed to help NTT Group clients proactively protect themselves based on the real-world threats they face every day. ThreatQ’s built-in integration with many of the leading threat intelligence sources as well as NTT’s own detecting and collecting threat intelligence will also enable us and these clients to get the data we need. Meanwhile, the flexible deployment options for ThreatQ will also help clients who want to build out their own capabilities.” Having accurate and timely threat intelligence is increasingly important to protect enterprise organizations from sophisticated attackers, but effective threat intelligence is a matter of quality data over sheer quantity. NTT Security’s combination of ThreatQ as an industry-leading TIP, with the extensive experience of the human analysis in the GTIC and the machine learning capabilities of the Advanced Analytics Engine in GMSSP, provides a cutting-edge solution for getting the right information where it needs to be, at the right time. Notes for editors: 1 STIX (Structured Threat Information Expression) / TAXII (Trusted Automated Exchange of Indicator Information) About NTT Security NTT Security is the specialized security company and the center of excellence in security for NTT Group. With embedded security we enable NTT Group companies (Dimension Data, NTT Communications and NTT DATA) to deliver resilient business solutions for clients’ digital transformation needs. NTT Security has multiple SOCs, seven R&D centers, over 1,500 security experts and handles hundreds of thousands of security incidents annually across six continents. NTT Security ensures that resources are used effectively by delivering the right mix of Managed Security Services, Security Consulting Services and Security Technology for NTT Group companies – making best use of local resources and leveraging our global capabilities. NTT Security is part of the NTT Group (Nippon Telegraph and Telephone Corporation), one of the largest ICT companies in the world. Visit nttsecurity.com to learn more about NTT Security or visit www.ntt.co.jp/index_e.html to learn more about NTT Group. For sales enquiries, please visit dimensiondata.com, www.ntt.com/en/index.html, www.nttdata.com/global/en/ or speak to your NTT account representative for more information. About ThreatQuotient ThreatQuotient™ understands that the foundation of intelligence-driven security is people. The company’s open and extensible threat intelligence platform, ThreatQ™, empowers security teams with the context, prioritization and automation needed to make better decisions, accelerate detection and response and advance team collaboration. Leading global companies use ThreatQ as the cornerstone of their threat operations and management system, increasing security effectiveness and efficiency. ThreatQuotient is headquartered in Northern Virginia with European operations based out of the UK and France. For more information, visit https://threatquotient.com. For more information, please contact: NTT Security Origin Communications t. +44 (0)20 3814 2940 e. [email protected] ThreatQuotient Taylor Hadley t. +1 (0)978-877-2113 e. [email protected] SOURCE : NTT Security (UK) Ltd KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 12 (Bernama) -- Self-driving on premises cloud creator, ZeroStack Inc today announced the formulation of ZeroStack Technologies Singapore Pte Ltd.
In a statement, it said the establishment of its Singapore office was to respond to the rapid demand for ZeroStack products in Southeast Asia. With more than 10 partners signing up since late last summer, ZeroStack has made the investment to form a separate legal entity to service the demand. "Setting up a formal business presence in Singapore is a direct reflection of the demand we are experiencing across the ASEAN region." "Having established a presence in the region, we now have a base from which to drive and support our continued growth," said director of ZeroStack Technologies Singapore, Joel Norton. ZeroStack uses intelligent software to deliver its self-driving cloud platform that enables agile Dev0ps practices with self-service creation of custom workspaces. -- BERNAMA KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 9 (Bernama) -- A.M. Best has affirmed the financial strength rating of A- (excellent) and the long-term issuer credit rating of 'a-' of Hotai Insurance Co Ltd (Hotai Insurance) Taiwan and the outlook of these ratings is stable.
A.M. Best said the ratings reflected the company's balance sheet strength, categorised as very strong, as well as its marginal operating performance, neutral business profile and appropriate enterprise risk management. The ratings also reflect the lift the company receives from its non-insurance ultimate parent, Ho Tai Motor Co Ltd. Hotai Insurance's very strong balance sheet strength is supported by risk-adjusted capitalisation that is at the strongest level. Operating performance has improved recently, as the company has successfully turned around its underwriting book and brought its combined ratio below 100 per cent in 2017. Meanwhile, the offsetting rating factors include execution risk, not only from transforming the business to be focused on motor insurance and the strategic integration with its new parent, but also achieving continuous growth in other lines simultaneously. Hozan Investment Co Ltd, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ho Tai Motor Co Ltd (Ho Tai Motor), completed its acquisition of Zurich Insurance Taiwan on Jan 17, 2017 and changed the name to Hotai Insurance on March 1, the same year. -- BERNAMA KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 13 (Bernama) -- Flight information leader, OAG has expanded its leadership team with the appointment of Vipul Nakum as chief product officer.
OAG, in a statement, said the appointment represents another significant investment by the company in product strategy, innovation and growth. Consolidation, technology disruption and rapidly-changing traveller expectations have created an unprecedented period of opportunity and change in the global aviation and travel market. The addition of Vipul as an incredibly talented and successful technology and business leader, enables us to capitalise on this opportunity even further. His entrepreneurial approach has delivered industry-leading results across a number of information businesses and underlines our focus on adding new capabilities that increase the value we provide to our customers and partners, said chief executive officer of OAG, Phil Callow. Nakum has over 25 years of experience creating value for business-to-business (B2B) information, analytics and media businesses. He advised private and private equity-backed companies on their product, and mergers and acquisitions (M&A). As the new CPO, Nakum will oversee product strategy, vision and innovation. He is also responsible for new solution development and continuous improvement to OAG's existing product lines. -- BERNAMA Cisco to Provide NBC Olympics Networking and Video Applications During Its Broadcasts
SAN JOSE, Calif., Feb 9 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NBC Olympics, a division of the NBC Sports Group, has selected Cisco to provide IP video contribution and distribution solutions, along with networking and security solutions for its production of the XXIII Olympic Winter Games, which take place in PyeongChang, South Korea, from February 8 - February 25. The announcement was made today by Dan Robertson, Vice President, Olympics Information Technology, NBC Olympics, and Dave Ward, CTO of Engineering and Chief Architect, Cisco. Cisco will provide technology innovations and capabilities that enable a resilient and highly dependable IP and compute environment, one that meets the demands of live and file-based content production. Cisco will also provide data center security solutions, as well as mobile collaboration solutions to connect its remote and onsite production teams. Key components include:
mrem.bernama.com/viewsm.php?idm=31164 The Company Signs 145,000 Square Foot Lease with The Durst Organization at 4 Times Square
A new 10th floor, outdoor terrace will be created above the world-famous Nasdaq Tower overlooking Times Square NEW YORK, Feb 8 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Nasdaq, Inc. (NASDAQ:NDAQ) today announced it is relocating its global headquarters from downtown Manhattan to its current Nasdaq MarketSite location at The Durst Organization’s 4 Times Square. Highlights of the new agreement include the following:
“As one of the building’s original tenants when it opened in 1999, we are pleased Nasdaq has chosen to consolidate their corporate headquarters, and bring their leadership team, to 4 Times Square,” said Jonathan (Jody) Durst, President of The Durst Organization. “Nasdaq is one of the world’s most innovative and dynamic exchanges and a recognized global leader in financial technology, and we are excited they have decided to continue to partner with us and grow their business for the 21st Century at 4 Times Square.” mrem.bernama.com/viewsm.php?idm=31160 |
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