KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 27 (Bernama) -- Gradiant, a global solutions provider and developer for cleantech water, has been named 7th in the world in the Real Leaders ECO Innovation Awards 2022 for companies creating positive environmental impact.
The company also received a Great Place to Work award for its Singapore regional headquarters and Global Technology Labs, according to a statement. “Our awards from Real Leaders and Great Place to Work are a testament to the innovation culture and sustainability impact of Gradiant,” said Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Gradiant, Anurag Bajpayee. “This status reaffirms our position as an employer of choice, creating differentiation and a positive work experience for our teams across the world. We look forward to furthering our workplace culture and employee experience efforts using the data from the Great Place to Work survey.” The Real Leaders ECO Innovation award honours companies applying innovative environmental solutions for the greater good. It is an annual global ranking of companies that drive environmental impact in all major sectors of the economy. Gradiant ranked 7th in the world for its proprietary Carrier Gas Extraction (CGE) technology that was used to deliver sustainable water solutions for a Fortune 500 pharmaceutical brand owner in Singapore. Meanwhile, Gradiant Singapore was named a Great Place to Work for 2022 to 2023, chosen from anonymous employee surveys. Great Place to Work is an independent research and consulting firm, and its certification process considers more than 60 elements of the overall job experience. Eighty per cent of employees at Gradiant say it's a great place to work, compared to only 53 per cent of employees at a typical Global company. More details at www.gradiant.com. -- BERNAMA
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Global decarbonization leader points to more integrated generation, transmission and distribution solutions to stabilize Asia’s low-carbon energy systems
BANGKOK, Sept 27 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- As Asia races to expand its variable renewable energy generation, more integration of generation, transmission and distribution technologies will be required to balance electric grids, enhance energy security and reach decarbonization goals. “Rising demands from intensive power users like data centers and the electrification of transportation are increasing the load burden and profiles on Asia’s grid. The electric industry can accelerate Asia’s energy transition by deploying existing and emerging decarbonization, hydrogen, renewable and energy storage solutions,” said Narsingh Chaudhary, Executive Vice President & Managing Director, Asia Pacific, Black & Veatch. According to the Black & Veatch 2022 Asia Electric Report, senior industry executives viewed the integration of renewable energy into grid systems as the biggest challenge facing Asia’s electric industry. One in four industry respondents revealed they were not confident in the performance and resilience of their transmission and distribution systems. Additionally, top threats to providing reliable service to customers were cited as underinvestment in transmission and insufficient energy storage. Approximately half of survey respondents said they believed that over the next five years there would be “more investment” in gas or LNG-to-power facilities combined with carbon capture, while, separately, 46 percent of respondents believed gas-fired generation would remain an important part of the grid beyond 2035. Chaudhary will propose viable pathways for renewable energy integration at the Enlit Asia 2022 event in September, during the industry leaders’ panel session, “‘Let’s be Realistic’: How Can ASEAN Achieve its 2050 Net Zero Emission Targets?”. He also will discuss how to achieve cost efficiencies through the entire natural gas value chain. Other Black & Veatch energy experts plan to present on hydrogen, energy storage and transmission systems. About Black & Veatch Black & Veatch is a 100-percent employee-owned global engineering, procurement, consulting and construction company with a more than 100-year track record of innovation in sustainable infrastructure. Since 1915, we have helped our clients improve the lives of people around the world by addressing the resilience and reliability of our most important infrastructure assets. Our revenues in 2021 exceeded US$3.3 billion. Follow us on www.bv.com and on social media. View source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220918005073/en/ Contact Media Contact Information: EMILY CHIA | +65 6335 6623 P | +65 9875 8907 M | [email protected] 24-HOUR MEDIA HOTLINE | +1 855-999-5991 Source : Black & Veatch --BERNAMA The commercial specialty insurer shifts from on-prem to cloud for its policy, billing and commercial templates
Boston, Sept 27 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Duck Creek Technologies (NASDAQ: DCT), the intelligent solutions provider defining the future of property and casualty (P&C) insurance, is pleased to announce its latest partnership with Coaction Specialty Insurance Group, Inc. to upgrade the commercial specialty insurer’s core policy, billing and commercial templates from on-premises to cloud-based software as a service (SaaS) using Duck Creek OnDemand. Duck Creek’s technology suite will efficiently consolidate Coaction’s technology solutions on Microsoft’s Azure platform to increase its speed to market and ease of connecting with customers and industry partners. Coaction’s technology modernization strategy contemplates creating insurance products more quickly and efficiently, meeting the end-to-end engagement needs of its customers, and bringing more ease to everyday insurance transactions. The cloud-based deployment of Duck Creek OnDemand will ensure that Coaction’s technology is evergreen, scalable and efficient – allowing the insurer’s internal teams to focus on innovation that drives value for its customers. “Coaction is an innovative insurer who brings unrivaled specialty insurance expertise to solve challenges and provide solutions for their customers. We are thrilled to have Coaction leveraging Duck Creek OnDemand to help them drive efficiency and provide an industry-leading, consistent, and friendly customer experience,” said Mike Jackowski, Chief Executive Officer, Duck Creek Technologies. “Coaction’s shift from on-premises to SaaS is a meaningful example of major carriers embracing the cloud strategically for their businesses.” “The benefits of transitioning from on-premises services to a SaaS-based model with Duck Creek as a partner were obvious and exemplify Coaction’s dedication to innovation, efficiency, and customer service,” said Mike Sciole, Chief Operating Officer, Coaction Specialty Insurance Group, Inc. “With Duck Creek OnDemand, Coaction will be able to increase agility, flexibility, and scale accordingly with our business. Duck Creek has been a great partner with the best SaaS offering in the industry. We are very excited about our future.” About Coaction Specialty Insurance Coaction Global, Inc. (Coaction), headquartered in Morristown, NJ, is the parent of Coaction Specialty Insurance Group, Inc. (Coaction Specialty), a specialty property and casualty (P&C) insurance holding company, providing a range of property and casualty solutions to customers across the United States through its insurance company subsidiaries including property, casualty, entertainment, executive liability, and multi-line. The member insurance companies of Coaction Specialty Insurance Group, Inc. are rated “A‐” (Excellent) by A.M. Best. To learn more about Coaction, please visit www.coactionspecialty.com. About Duck Creek Technologies Duck Creek Technologies (NASDAQ: DCT) is the intelligent solutions provider defining the future of the property and casualty (P&C) and general insurance industry. We are the platform upon which modern insurance systems are built, enabling the industry to capitalize on the power of the cloud to run agile, intelligent, and evergreen operations. Authenticity, purpose, and transparency are core to Duck Creek, and we believe insurance should be there for individuals and businesses when, where, and how they need it most. Our market-leading solutions are available on a standalone basis or as a full suite, and all are available via Duck Creek OnDemand. Visit www.duckcreek.com to learn more. Follow Duck Creek on our social channels for the latest information – LinkedIn and Twitter. Carley Bunch Duck Creek Technologies +1 (201) 962-6091 [email protected] SOURCE: Duck Creek Technologies http://mrem.bernama.com/viewsm.php?idm=44271 GRADIANT ANNOUNCES PRESIDENT OF GLOBAL OPERATIONS AND STRATEGIC HIRES FOR BUSINESS ACCELERATION28/9/2022 BOSTON, Sept 27 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- Gradiant, a global water solutions provider, announced today that Govind Alagappan has been appointed President of Global Operations. Govind has over 20 years experience in the water industry, bringing deep knowledge in sales & operational excellence, customer-centricity, and global market growth. Govind will report to Prakash Govindan, COO of Gradiant.
Before his current role, Govind had been managing director of Asia Pacific for Evoqua, a leading water and wastewater treatment solutions provider and the global business development & strategy leader for SUEZ Water Technologies. During his tenure at Evoqua, he developed and executed a shared growth strategy for all of Evoqua’s businesses across the Asia Pacific region, helping to drive steady growth year on year under his leadership. Govind will remain based in Singapore. “With the appointment of Govind Alagappan to the role of President of Global Operations, we have enhanced the depth of the leadership team of Gradiant. He has the right skills and experience to guide the company through these times of transformation,” said Prakash Govindan. “His track record, international experience, and excitement about joining our business makes him the ideal leader to take Gradiant to the next level.” Gradiant has also announced new strategic hires to strengthen business growth. This round of hires comes amidst increased demand for Gradiant’s solutions in the North America market, bolsters the scale and deployment of Gradiant AI to customers around the world, and reflects its strong position as the employer of choice.
About Gradiant Gradiant is a global water solutions provider for advanced water and wastewater treatment. With a full suite of differentiated and proprietary end-to-end solutions, powered by the top minds in water, Gradiant serves its clients’ mission-critical operations in the world’s essential industries. Gradiant was founded at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and is uniquely positioned to address the world’s increasing challenges created by industrialization, population growth, and water stress. Today, with over 450 employees, Gradiant operates from its global headquarters in Boston, regional headquarters and global technology labs in Singapore, and offices across twelve countries. For more information, please visit www.gradiant.com. View source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220914005489/en/ Contact Corporate Contact: Felix Wang Gradiant, VP of Marketing [email protected] Source : Gradiant mrem.bernama.com/viewsm.php?idm=44267 QUEBEC CITY, Sept 27 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- LeddarTech®, a global leader in providing the most flexible, robust and accurate ADAS and AD sensing technology, is pleased to announce its recognition among Canada’s Top Growing Companies for 2022 by the Globe and Mail’s Report on Business, where LeddarTech ranked 280 out of 430 eligible companies. The Canada’s Top Growing Companies list ranks Canadian companies on three-year revenue growth. LeddarTech thus continues to be recognized for its market-leading technology and business practices and, most recently, received two awards for its LeddarVision™ sensor fusion and perception software solution. Canada’s Top Growing Companies is an editorial ranking launched in 2019. It aims to celebrate the boldest entrepreneurial achievement by identifying and bringing the accomplishments of innovative businesses in Canada to the forefront. In order to qualify for this voluntary program, companies had to complete an in-depth application process and fulfill requirements. In total, 430 companies earned a spot on this year’s ranking. “LeddarTech is very honored to be named by the Globe and Mail’s Report on Business as one of Canada’s Top Growing Companies,” stated Charles Boulanger, CEO of LeddarTech. “LeddarTech began in Canada in 2007 with a commitment to developing technology that improves people’s quality of life, increases public safety and encourages greater global environmental sustainability. In 2022 we celebrate our 15th anniversary, and our commitments have not changed,” Mr. Boulanger continued. “On behalf of the management team, Board of Directors and our employees, I express our collective appreciation for this recognition. We remain motivated to continue our mission to become the most deployed sensor fusion and perception software solution that enables ADAS and AD applications.” “Canada’s Top Growing Companies recognizes the tremendous ambition and innovation of entrepreneurs in Canada,” says Dawn Calleja, Editor of Report on Business magazine. “The next generation of Canadian businesses can draw inspiration from this ranking.” “In an uncertain world, the success stories of the companies marked in this year’s Report on Business magazine’s list of Top Growing Companies are a beacon of optimism,” says Phillip Crawley, Publisher and CEO of The Globe and Mail. “The Globe and Mail congratulates them on their achievements.” About The Globe and Mail The Globe and Mail is Canada’s foremost news media company, leading the national discussion and causing policy change through brave and independent journalism since 1844. With award-winning coverage of business, politics and national affairs, The Globe and Mail newspaper reaches 5.9 million readers every week in print or digital formats, and Report on Business magazine reaches 2.3 million readers in print and digital every issue. The Globe and Mail’s investment in innovative data science means that as the world continues to change, so does The Globe. The Globe and Mail is owned by Woodbridge, the investment arm of the Thomson family. About LeddarTech Founded in 2007, LeddarTech is a comprehensive end-to-end environmental sensing company that enables customers to solve critical sensing, fusion and perception challenges across the entire value chain. LeddarTech provides cost-effective perception solutions scalable from Level 2 ADAS to Level 5 full autonomy with LeddarVision™, a raw-data sensor fusion and perception platform that generates a comprehensive 3D environmental model from a variety of sensor types and configurations. LeddarTech also supports LiDAR manufacturers and Tier 1-2 automotive suppliers with key technology building blocks such as LeddarSteer™ digital beam steering and the LeddarEngine™, which comprises a highly integrated, scalable LiDAR SoC and software combination that enables the accelerated design of automotive-grade LiDAR solutions with optimized cost-to-performance ratios. The company is responsible for several innovations in cutting-edge automotive and mobility remote-sensing applications, with over 140 patents granted or applied for, enhancing ADAS and autonomous driving capabilities. Additional information about LeddarTech is accessible at www.leddartech.com and on LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook and YouTube. Contact: Daniel Aitken, Vice-President, Global Marketing, Communications and Investor Relations, LeddarTech Inc. Tel.: + 1-418-653-9000 ext. 232 [email protected] Investor relations contact: [email protected] https://investors.leddartech.com/ Leddar, LeddarTech, LeddarSteer, LeddarEngine, LeddarVision, LeddarSP, LeddarCore, LeddarEcho, VAYADrive, VayaVision, XLRator and related logos are trademarks or registered trademarks of LeddarTech Inc. and its subsidiaries. All other brands, product names and marks are or may be trademarks or registered trademarks used to identify products or services of their respective owners. SOURCE : LeddarTech inc. ATLANTA, Sept 27 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- upGrad, Asia's largest higher edtech company, has made another senior appointment to its leadership team - with the hiring of Srikanth Iyengar who joins as the CEO - Workforce Development, effective September 2022. Srikanth has over 2 decades of work experience spanning North America and Europe. In his previous profiles, he led large multinational businesses across diverse industries like tech services and learning/talent upskilling, consistently driving revenue growth and profitability across a portfolio of 2000 global clients across North America, Europe, and APAC regions. In addition, he is a passionate advocate of diversity and inclusion in the workplace and has championed various initiatives around technology-led business transformation, IT solutions, FMCG, and Skills and Training Development for driving strong brand recognition and financial growth, at large. In his current role, Srikanth will build and scale a B2B proposition that upskills experienced technology professionals. With this offering, upGrad is well placed to address a significant and growing technology skills gap in the global marketplace, by delivering a world-class proposition. It will also be responsible for leveraging the company's unparalleled width of technology curriculums, significantly large alumni community, and proven expertise in delivering tangible learning outcomes. Srikanth's efforts will be instrumental in setting up a robust ‘Diversity and Inclusion (DnI)’ framework to allow businesses to build a future-ready and productive workforce. Welcoming Srikanth in his new role, Mayank Kumar, Co-founder & MD, upGrad said, “We continue to strengthen our focus on the global enterprise segment in pursuit of predictable, profitable, and sustainable growth. With Srikanth joining our leadership team, we look at leveraging his sharp business acumen and multi-cultural intellect to further sharpen our client focus, strengthen our operational excellence and global presence, and also enhance sales leadership for continued growth.” “The results of the Conference Board 2022 global CEO survey show that a shortage of skills, especially technology skills, is one of the biggest short and medium-term challenges facing global corporations today. We are confident that upGrad’s Workforce Development proposition will help our clients address this problem in a scalable and holistic manner. The workforce development approach is critical for businesses to follow as it would not just upskill but also build employees' resilience to empower organisations and corporates with the tools needed to adapt to the future job markets. Over the last few months, I have developed much respect for upGrad founders and the leadership team as a result of their strategic clarity and relentless, disciplined approach to growth and market leadership. I am really excited to be joining such a high-performing team and to help build a truly special organisation going forward,” concluded Srikanth Iyengar, CEO - Workforce Development. With a strong focus on the US, Europe, and select western markets, Srikanth will continue to work from London, United Kingdom. upGrad is an integrated LifeLongLearning tech company that offers online higher education programs to everyone within the age bracket of 18-55 years and boasts a program completion record of 85% through its high engagement curriculum, also backed by a further 80%+ career outcomes-guaranteed performance. In a most recent development, the global edtech player has closed its 6th key acquisition of CY2022 to further strengthen its enterprise (B2B) business portfolio in India and beyond. View source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220926005320/en/ Contact Neha Prasad | [email protected] | 9546938838 Source : upGrad TOKYO, Sept. 26, 2022 /Kyodo JBN-AsiaNet/ --
The National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (hereinafter referred to as "AIST") based in Tokyo will hold an international conference, "The 4th RD20," from Tuesday, October 4, to Thursday, October 6, 2022, as part of Tokyo GX Week organized by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry. The conference aims to quickly realize a carbon-neutral society through international joint projects such as solar power generation and hydrogen, and creation of human resource development plans. Online participation in the conference, including on-demand viewing, is available. A registration site is open ( https://rd20.aist.go.jp/rd20-4/registration/ ). Logo: https://kyodonewsprwire.jp/prwfile/release/ M107265/202209206800/_prw_PI1fl_4qObCuC8.png Image: https://kyodonewsprwire.jp/prwfile/release/ M107265/202209206800/_prw_PI2fl_L45Q0LAO.jpg The 4th RD20 consists of the following sessions. -Technical Session: Tuesday, October 4, 2022, 9:30-18:20 (JST) -Leaders Session: Thursday, October 6, 2022, 13:00-16:30 (JST) The Technical Session has the following three parallel themes. Theme 1: Hydrogen Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) and Techno Economic Analysis (TEA) Theme 2: Renewable Energy Generation and Integration Theme 3: Carbon Management The Leaders Session consists of keynote addresses and roundtable discussions. Directors and representatives from various research institutes will discuss an action plan for realizing the "Leaders Statement" ( https://rd20.aist.go.jp/rd20-3/ ) issued with the agreement of each institute at the 3rd RD20. Official Website: https://rd20.aist.go.jp/ Registration: https://rd20.aist.go.jp/rd20-4/registration/ Conference Overview: Launched in 2019, the RD20 is a framework for international research and development aiming to strengthen international collaboration and promote innovation by leading research institutes in the G20 countries and regions that develop the world's most advanced technologies for achieving carbon neutrality. The RD20 provides opportunities for participants to exchange R&D activities and experiences. It also serves to deepen and develop new partnerships among relevant industries, academia, and government stakeholders. Co-hosts: Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT); Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI); Ministry of the Environment; New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization (NEDO) Information on Tokyo GX Week: https://www.meti.go.jp/english/press/2022/0801_001.html AIST's Official Website: https://www.aist.go.jp/index_en.html Source: National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology --BERNAMA Paris, France, Sept 26 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --
Thursday 22 September 2022 RESULTS FOR THE HY 2022 AKWEL (FR0000053027, AKW, PEA-eligible), the automotive and HGV equipment and systems manufacturer, published its 2022 half-yearly results. In the first half of 2022, AKWEL posted a consolidated turnover up by 5% on a like-for-like basis, while global vehicle production has remained down over the period. In a market that remains widely disrupted by supply limitations, the Group has achieved strong growth in North America (+18.4%). The half-year results have been affected by the significant price inflation undergone by raw materials, components, energy, transport, and labour. These rises are partially and gradually reflected in sales prices. Free cash-flow generation was €16.9 m compared to €44.4 m in the first half of 2021. The Group’s net cash position at 30 June 2022 was €105.7 m, compared with €98.2 m at 31 December 2021. As part of the transition to new electric- or hydrogen-powered vehicles, AKWEL also develops structural components for electric vehicles, with examples including electronic modules, battery pack interiors, EV flaps, service battery casings, and cable ducts. As such, the Group will be able to seize the many opportunities linked to the rapid roll-out of electric vehicles. In a global automotive market that continues to be very turbulent, AKWEL confirms its forecast of moderate turnover growth for the 2022 financial year, with the third quarter expected to bring good performance. The Group nonetheless remains cautious about forecasts for the sector, despite the fact that the first effects of sales price increases should be seen in the second half of the year. An independent, family-owned group listed on the Euronext Paris Stock Exchange, AKWEL is an automotive and HGV equipment and systems manufacturer specialising in fluid management, mechanisms, and structural components for electric vehicles. The Group achieves this by relying on state-of-the-art industrial and technological expertise in applying and processing materials (plastics, rubber, metal) and mechatronic integration. Operating in 20 countries across every continent, AKWEL employs 9,700 people worldwide. Attachment · 2022-09-22_AKWEL_HY_2022_EN_Short Source: Akwel --BERNAMA KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 22 (Bernama) -- US Fed has raised interest rate again by another 0.75% last night and the continuing fall of the ringgit caused more investors to focus their attention on the forex market. Many people are gearing up in anticipation of entering the market and becoming "heroes in a troubled time". What impact will the Fed's rate hike have on the Malaysian currency? When will the emerging economies forex market start to see the light at the end of the tunnel?
In view of this, Asia Pacific Investment Bank will be holding a seminar titled "Asia Pacific Investment Bank Seminar: How to win in a volatile forex market" to explain to investors the basic concepts of the forex market, future trends and investment points, etc. "The forex market is a huge and extremely liquid market, with a daily trading volume of up to $7 trillion. Hence, it is a market full of slippery slopes but also full of opportunities. If investors want to win in the volatile forex market, it is necessary to learn more about the forex market and acquire solid investment knowledge before jumping into the market, which is why we are holding this seminar," said Dr. Lai Heow Gran, Head of Investment Banking Division I at Asia Pacific Investment Bank. In addition to Dr. Lai Heow Gran, Asia Pacific Investment Bank will also assign another forex investment expert – Mr. Voo Chun Keat, Assistant Vice President Foreign Exchange Department. The two will team up as speakers to deliver and share the in-depth knowledge of forex market with seminar participants. mrem.bernama.com/viewsm.php?idm=44237 KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 23 (Bernama) -- Global investors and business leaders discussed emerging investment opportunities in new economic sectors in the Middle East during a session organised by Investopia, the global investment platform, on Sept 13, during SALT New York 2022.
“Investopia hosted a global talk in New York, after the talks it hosted in Mumbai, New Delhi, Rabat, and Geneva,” said Investopia Chief Executive Officer, Mohamed Naser Al Zaabi in a statement. “Investopia aims to drive global investments in new economic sectors, hence its session during SALT is very important as it engages with a diverse spectrum of global investors and policy makers looking for opportunities in new economies.” Meanwhile, the head of IFC’s office in the United Arab Emirates, Sufyan Al Issa said: “The Middle East is bursting with opportunities for investors in a range of industries, from tech to finance to renewable energy. IFC has been investing in the region for decades and we’ve seen firsthand the value that exists there.” The session was titled “Investing in the Middle East: Investment Strategies and Sectors of the Future”. The session discussed how the Middle East emerges as a stable region full of opportunities driven by its young and dynamic population, a strong focus on innovation and new economic sectors, and ambitious government projects and initiatives. It also discussed how global investors are going about investing in the Middle East, the key sectors to watch in the coming few years, as well as the role Investopia plays in creating global investment opportunities focused on new economies. -- BERNAMA |
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