KUALA LUMPUR, March 22 (Bernama) -- Japan’s Odakyu Group and its member companies in Shinjuku, Hakone, Enoshima and Kamakura have started the ‘2019 SAKURA Campaign’ in welcoming tourists from abroad from March 15 to April 21.
According to Odakyu Electric Railway Co Ltd, the campaign is designed to ensure tourists worldwide will enjoy viewing cherry blossoms along the Odakyu lines such as at Hakone and Kamakura in Kanagawa Prefecture, whereby numerous cherry blossom-viewing spots are scattered along the lines. A campaign page has been placed on Odakyu Railway’s global website which carries information on cherry blossoms such as maps of cherry blossom-viewing spots in Chinese (simplified/traditional), English, Korean and Thai in real time. Campaign participants stand a chance to receive goods featuring cherry blossoms and hotel coupons if they post photos of cherry blossoms along the Odakyu lines and upload to their Instagram account or submit to the campaign website. Accommodation coupons for a couple, coming together with round-trip tickets for ‘Romancecar’ limited express trains and Hakone Freepasses will also be presented to the winner from among the campaign participants. Original novelty goods featuring cherry blossoms (chopsticks or paper fans) will also be presented to participants who show tablet computers or smartphones, showing photos of cherry blossoms that they already uploaded on designated websites at 12 locations along the lines. A passenger who buys ‘Hakone Freepass’, ‘Hakone Kamakura Pass’ or ‘Fuji Hakone Pass’ for adults at the Odakyu Sightseeing Service Center in Tokyo's Shinjuku Station will receive a 500-yen coupon that can be used at designated Odakyu Group facilities. For more information, contact https://www.odakyu.jp/english/springcampaign. -- BERNAMA
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KUALA LUMPUR, March 22 (Bernama) -- Innovative optical development company, NexOptic Technology Corp (NexOptic) has appointed Richard J. Geruson to its board of directors, with immediate effect.
He has served on numerous public and private boards across three continents and holds graduate degrees from Oxford University, including a D.Phil. in economics. Geruson’s experience spans chief executive officer (CEO) roles at Lexmark International, Phoenix Technologies and VoiceSignal Technologies. He has also served as senior vice-president and executive positions at Nokia, IBM, Toshiba and McKinsey & Co. As CEO of Lexmark International, a multibillion-dollar imaging technology and solutions company, he grew printer sales faster than at any time in the preceding 10 years. He had also simultaneously executed extensive process re-engineering, transforming the business from EBITDA and high debt, to positive multi-hundred-million-dollar EBITDA and a healthy debt profile. NexOptic chairman, Darcy Daugela said the newly-appointed Geruson brought unparalleled organisational expertise and an exceptional track record of success in manufacturing, sales and global distribution. Meanwhile, Geruson has expressed excitement at joining the board whose technology has such tremendous potential to impact many verticals in a variety of industries – from smartphone lenses to binoculars. “I look forward to bringing my experience and expertise to bear as we move NexOptic’s sophisticated and award-winning offerings to global markets,” he said. The company is now ready to globally launch its reimagined binoculars, the multi-award winning DoubleTake, its first consumer product engineered to disrupt the growing outdoor recreation market. DoubleTake utilises NexOptic’s high magnification lenses for a state-of-the-art digital experience. More details at www.nexoptic.com -- BERNAMA KUALA LUMPUR, March 19 (Bernama) -- Lucidworks, the leader in AI-powered search applications has selected Tobesoft as sole distributor in APAC for Lucidworks Fusion, a development platform to design, build and deploy powerful search and data application.
The partnership will further develop solutions for more intelligent digital commerce and emerging digital workplace, as well as other AI-powered offerings for the enterprise market, according to a statement. “Tobesoft’s market share, vision, and understanding of the value of the enterprise solution market makes them an incredible partner for us. This isn’t just a distributorship, it’s a strategic partnership that will boost the development capabilities of both companies,” said Lucidworks chief executive officer, Will Hayes. Last year, Lucidworks doubled its team in preparation for global growth and expansion, including Robert Lau’s hiring as chief operating officer of APAC and Global Emerging Markets, and a new office in Hong Kong. It also approached Tobesoft, a leader in the APAC region, for their expertise and familiarity in the rapidly growing Korean market. Tobesoft’s flagship product, Nexacro, owns 60 per cent market share in Korea with customers that include Samsung and Hyundai. “We’re looking forward to growing our relationship beyond vendor-distributor to create better solutions in industries such as digital commerce and the digital workplace,” said Tobesoft vice-chairman, Mun-Young Lee. Both companies are dedicated to building solutions that create a better experience for users through understanding their behaviour, frustrations and goals to provide intelligent results that are both easy to understand and relevant. For more information, contact www.lucidworks.com and https://www.tobesoft.com. -- BERNAMA KUALA LUMPUR, March 15 (Bernama) -- With one click, Seclore, provider of the first open Data-Centric Security Platform expands its Seclore Data Classification solution to enable users adding classification, protection and tracking, to sensitive emails and documents.
Powered by Boldon James, the solution’s appropriated usage controls (read, edit, print, and share) are automatically applied to the email and attachment once a user selects an email classification label and sends the email, according to a statement. “The seamless integration between Seclore Data Classification and Seclore Rights Management assures sensitive and regulatory data are protected and tracked when utilised and wherever it travels, going well beyond traditional email encryption,” said Seclore chief executive officer, Vishal Gupta. The solution is also able to detect sensitive words in an email or attachment, authorise users to forward a classified and protected email to a new user, as well as right-click capability on any file for one-click classification and protection, among others. Seclore gives organisations the agility to utilise best-of-breed solutions to discover, identify, protect and track the usage of data wherever it goes, both within and outside of the organisation’s boundaries. For more information, contact https://www.seclore.com. -- BERNAMA KUALA LUMPUR, March 21 (Bernama) -- BeyondTrust has been named a March 2019 Gartner Peer Insights Customer's Choice for Privileged Access Management solutions.
With an overall rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars, as of March 19, some of the 165 verified end-users from the past year ranged from chief technology officers to network specialists. The Gartner Peer Insights Customers' Choice is based on recognition of vendors submitted by verified end-user professionals and considers both the number of customer reviews and overall user ratings. BeyondTrust chief executive officer, Matt Dircks said the company was honoured to receive such strong feedback and validation from its end-users in being named a Gartner Peer Insights Customer Choice winner. "We are committed to fulfilling our promise to provide the most seamless approach to preventing data breaches related to stolen credentials, misused privileges and compromised remote access". Trusted by 20,000 customers, including half of the Fortune 100, BeyondTrust helps organisations the visibility and control they need to reduce risk, achieve compliance objectives and boost operational performance. More at www.beyondtrust.com -- BERNAMA REDWOOD CITY, Calif., March 21 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- uLab Systems, creator of innovative in-office orthodontic treatment planning software, announced a partnership with Dental Assist for commercialization in Japan. Dental Assist is a leading manufacturer of aligners for orthodontists and dental clinics in Japan.
Charlie Wen, President of uLab Systems stated, “Dental Assist offers us a great opportunity to help grow the aligner market in Japan. Initially, Dental Assist contacted us seeking a better solution to scale their digital lab production output. In just a few months, we were able to increase their production with the uLab software. Our results reinforce the value and power the uLab Systems software can bring to the aligner production process.” Dental Assist focuses primarily on manufacturing aligners and has a great deal of experience with aligner planning software. When Dental Assist transitioned to uLab Systems they were excited to find a powerful and intuitive aligner software. Dr. Naozumi Matsumoto, CEO of Dental Assist said, “Our partnership with uLab has helped to transform our aligner development process. The uLab System software has exceeded our expectations and we look forward to seeing additional innovations in the future that will further advance and add efficiencies to our services.” uLab is actively preparing to expand their launch by offering new licenses to orthodontists at the American Association of Orthodontists’ annual meeting in May. If you would like to learn more about uLab Systems or are interested in partnering with uLab outside of North America, please visit the website www.ulabsystems.com or contact us via the information below. About uLab Systems uLab is led by entrepreneurs and technologists committed to serving the orthodontic community and their patients by giving control back to orthodontists. uLab Systems is located in Redwood City, CA and was founded in 2015 by Charlie Wen and Amir Abolfathi. View source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20190320005102/en/ Contact Joe Breeland Chief Commercial Officer [email protected] Source : uLab Systems KUALA LUMPUR, March 19 (Bernama) -- Vietnam-based business law firm, GBS has provided streamlining business registration service to foreign businesses applying for multiple business and tax registrations in that country.
“Foreign direct investment flows to Vietnam rose to a new record in 2018. We are happy to support many foreign-owned enterprises worldwide to identify business opportunities and expand their business operations in the country,” said GBS partner, Sophie Dao. The service package is inclusive of checking the availability of company name, Investment Registration Certificate, Enterprise Registration Certificate, Company’s Seal and Seal Registration Certificate and Company’s Tax Code, as well as opening bank account. Foreign businesses no longer need to contact multiple agencies to register and this new initiative was announced after foreign investors complained that while the business registration procedure in Vietnam had improved, the challenges remained. The Business Registration Service for business and company registration supports businesses to register without contacting the agencies separately as GBS connects with agencies on behalf of clients. The most preferred legal entity types to be set up in Vietnam are a limited liability company and a joint-stock company whereby, businesses may also open a representative office in Vietnam or a branch if they already have businesses in other countries. Founded in 2002, GBS has a network in the Asia and Europe regions which supports businesses to get information and helps get a business, up and running, commercialises ideas, improves and grows a business, and complies and reaches new markets. For more information, contact https://gbs.com.vn. -- BERNAMA KUALA LUMPUR, March 13 (Bernama) -- Willis Lease Finance Corporation (WLFC), for the period ended Dec 31, 2018, has recorded an annual pre-tax profit of US$56.3 million last year, an increase of 56.3 per cent as compared to 2017. (US$1 = RM4.09)
Last year, the company’s total revenue increased by 26.7 per cent. WLFC generated US$348.3 million in 2018, in comparison to US$274.8 million in the previous year. WLFC pretax 2018 results were driven by continued revenue growth in the core leasing business and increase in spare parts and equipment sales. In addition, aggregate lease rent and maintenance reserve revenue of US$262.6 million, were driven by high utilisation of a lease portfolio that grew 24.6 per cent to US$1.67 billion at year-end. As of Dec 31, 2018, WLFC had a total lease portfolio consisting of 244 engines and related equipment, 17 aircraft and 10 other leased parts and equipment with a net book value of US$1.67 billion. WLFC chairman and chief executive officer, Charles F. Willis said the company’s global client base recognised the value of its vertically integrated offering of core lease services, materials, fleet transition solutions, asset management and materials services. WLFC leases large and regional spare commercial aircraft engines, auxiliary power units and aircraft to airlines, aircraft engine manufacturers and maintenance, repairs and overhauls providers in 120 countries. -- BERNAMA KUALA LUMPUR, March 13 (Bernama) -- Pole To Win International Inc (PTW), industry-leading video games and tech services outsourcer has appointed Deborah Kirkham as chief executive officer (CEO), effective January.
The former PTW president and chief operations officer replaces Teppei Tachibana who stepped down as CEO in December last year. Kirkham is responsible for the company’s continued growth, focusing on R&D, and customer acquisition and retention. Tachibana now becomes chairman of PTW and maintains his position as president and CEO of Poletowin Pitcrew Holdings Inc, under which PTW is a subsidiary, according to a statement. “PTW is in my DNA. I love this company like it’s my own and in my new role as CEO, my commitment to delivering for our employees, customers and partners will only grow. I’m honoured that the board of directors recognised me as the leader who will, with the alignment and focus of my executive team, get it done” said Kirkham. When Kirkham first joined e4e, later acquired by one of PTW’s subsidiaries, the company operated in three countries with less than 500 employees globally. Under her stewardship, it has grown to over 1,800 employees across 16 offices in 10 countries. PTW’s diverse global tech company centres operations in the video games industry, interactive entertainment media, e-learning, e-commerce, and the bourgeoning Internet of Things market. For more information, contact https://www.ptw.com. -- BERNAMA KUALA LUMPUR, March 20 (Bernama) -- Japan’s Nihon Eiga Broadcasting Corporation, with its production committee, today announced the release of a new Japanese special-effects period drama, ‘BLACKFOX: Age of the Ninja’.
Produced by iconic director Koichi Sakamoto who had also helmed ‘Power Rangers’, ‘Ultraman’ and ‘Kamen Rider’, the drama will be the world's first project interlocking animation and Samurai drama, with the original SF action animation ‘BLACKFOX’ produced by director Kazuya Nomura of Studio 3Hz. “I have included in the production everything I know, particularly what I learned from my time in Hollywood - a sense of tempo, commitment to action and homage to my favourite work. I’m delighted with the final result and ready to inspire people from Japan and worldwide,” said Sakamoto. The Japanese special effects action costume drama has a female ninja in the leading role while the animation version tells the story of a ninja clan descendant set against a near-future backdrop. The live-action drama is set in the past, going back to the ninja and samurai era. The first video trailer of the live-action version will be released on March 23 on the official website and official SNS account, BS Fuji booth and an Infinite booth at ‘AnimeJapan 2019’ on the same day. For more information, contact https://www.jidaigeki.com/BLACKFOX_Ninja -- BERNAMA |
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