8th Wall XR provides a single solution for developing AR apps on all iOS and Android phones
PALO ALTO, Calif., Aug. 29 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- 8th Wall, Inc. announced today 8th Wall XR, the world's first Augmented Reality (AR) platform that works on all commonly available iOS and Android phones and integrates seamlessly with ARKit (Apple) and Tango (Google). A photo accompanying this announcement is available at http://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/51163dc6-2e25-4f8d-a653-d797786f1e26 Founded in August 2016, 8th Wall is a Palo Alto startup made up of an all-star team of ex-Google and Facebook engineers with extensive experience in computer vision, machine learning and product development. Passionate about AR, the team believes that the shift to widespread AR adoption will start with today's mobile phones. As a result they have been working on a suite of native tools that make it effortless to develop AR applications for mobile. mrem.bernama.com/viewsm.php?idm=29910
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With an increasing number of cities worldwide adopting Esri’s ArcGIS Hub, the concept is expected to usher in a new wave of Smart Cities in Asia.
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 28 (Bernama) -- Today, cities account for more than 50 per cent of the world’s population and produce 80 per cent of global Gross Domestic Product. By 2045, this figure is expected to grow by a further 1.5 times. According to Brett Dixon, General Manager of Esri Asia Pacific, a growth pattern like this clearly indicates that the future sustainability of our communities depends on smarter governed cities. “Cities will always be changing; whether in terms of the population, the economic viability, or the state of public infrastructure. Decisions which might have made sense ten years ago can quickly be overturned by the constantly changing trends and events,” Mr Dixon said during a high-level forum at GeoSmart Asia 2017. So how can we better anticipate changes in circumstances? The answer lies in maximising access to all available information to improve the quality of the decisions made, according to Mr Dixon. This is where ArcGIS Hub comes into play —integrating, visualising and analysing real-time data from sensors to help city managers optimise resource investments and develop tailored programs and policies. The City of Los Angeles’ GeoHub, for example, gives city staff, businesses, app developers, non-profit organisations and the public access to the city's location-based data through an online portal. By compiling the city's disparate datasets into a single location and offering access as a service, Los Angeles is breaking down the barriers that cause inefficiency while working towards becoming a smarter, safer city. With data available by way of intuitive apps, residents can play a greater role in shaping their government. And by providing opportunities for startups, the city can continue to ride its wave of high-tech innovation. “Innovation doesn’t occur in isolation,” Mr Dixon said. “Which is why with ArcGIS Hub, cities are able to break down silos and create meaningful collaboration across a wide network of stakeholders thereby allowing them to add value to each other’s work.” Closer to home, the Penang GIS Centre launched a similar application called e-Peta which has empowered local city departments and socio-civic organisations to create smarter ways to address issues and challenges in the community. The application supports government projects and the day-to-day operations of agencies, such as the Town Planning & Development Department, Penang Island City Council and Seberang Perai Municipal Council. It also supports the operations of various non-profit organisations including George Town World Heritage Incorporated (GTWHI), the Penang Botanic Gardens, Penang Women’s Development Corporation (PWDC), among others. In particular, e-Peta has helped decision-makers at alms collection organisation, Pusat Urus Zakat, to locate Muslim households and analyse their corresponding demographic data in order to determine their needs and identify who should give and receive alms. “These are just among the many cities across the world that have adopted this framework — and with the conversations we’re having at GeoSmart Asia 2017, we are confident that many others in the region will follow suit,” Mr Dixon said. Source : Esri Malaysia FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT: Name : Clarice Africa Senior PR and Communications Specialist Esri South Asia Tel : +65 6742 8622 Email : [email protected] --BERNAMA KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 25 (Bernama) -- Tourists from mainland China can now use Alipay, an e-wallet platform, to make payment in yuan at all 242 Starbucks outlets in Malaysia.
In a statement today, Berjaya Starbucks Coffee Company Sdn Bhd said Chinese tourists who paid by Alipay could also enjoy a 10 per cent discount with a cap at five yuan (RM1 = 1.56 yuan) and free drink size upgrade at the same time, once a week, between Aug 18 and Oct 31, 2017. "Each customer will also receive a 10 per cent-off e-voucher for future use upon completion of the first transaction," it said. Berjaya Food Bhd Chief Executive Officer Sydney Quays said with the acceptance of Alipay in April 2017, the move would enable Chinese tourists to just flash their mobile application at the counter without going through money exchange to purchase a cup of coffee. Berjaya Starbucks Coffee Company is a wholly-owned unit of Berjaya Food Bhd. -- BERNAMA KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 25 (Bernama) -- In conjunction with the nation’s 60th year of independence, KLCC is proud to share the moment of this significant milestone with a celebration at the Esplanade, KLCC Park.
With the theme of “Negaraku – Sehati Sejiwa”, come 30th August night, the eve of Merdeka, KLCC will bring to you a night of exciting performances in a revelry of colours, music and a finale of spectacular fireworks display. http://mrem.bernama.com/viewsm.php?idm=29897 HONG KONG, Aug 25 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- A.M. Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of A- (Excellent) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of “a-” of Korea P&I Club (KP&I) (South Korea). The outlook of these Credit Ratings (ratings) is stable.
The ratings reflect KP&I’s solid risk-adjusted capitalization and adequate operating performance. Additionally, the club has a favorable business profile, offering protection and indemnity (P&I) insurance coverage primarily to its members in Korea. KP&I’s risk-adjusted capitalization, as measured by Best’s Capital Adequacy Ratio (BCAR), remains strong, owing to its low underwriting leverage and conservative investment profile. Although the club has slightly increased its net retention limit in 2017, A.M. Best expects its risk-adjusted capitalization to remain at solid levels, underpinned by its prudent underwriting guidance. The club has maintained profitable operating performance over the past five years while reporting a modest level of volatility in key metrics, primarily driven by underwriting performance. KP&I has gradually increased its premium income in 2017 amid the prolonged recession in the shipping market, due to various initiatives including a new coinsurance program with an International Group of P&I club member to target the larger vessel market in Korea. While positive rating actions are unlikely in the near future, negative rating actions could occur if there is a material decrease in the club’s risk-adjusted capitalization or sustained deterioration in its operating performance. Ratings are communicated to rated entities prior to publication. Unless stated otherwise, the ratings were not amended subsequent to that communication. This press release relates to Credit Ratings that have been published on A.M. Best’s website. For all rating information relating to the release and pertinent disclosures, including details of the office responsible for issuing each of the individual ratings referenced in this release, please see A.M. Best’s Recent Rating Activity web page. For additional information regarding the use and limitations of Credit Rating opinions, please view Understanding Best’s Credit Ratings. For information on the proper media use of Best’s Credit Ratings and A.M. Best press releases, please view Guide for Media - Proper Use of Best’s Credit Ratings and A.M. Best Rating Action Press Releases. A.M. Best is the world’s oldest and most authoritative insurance rating and information source. For more information, visit www.ambest.com. Copyright © 2017 by A.M. Best Rating Services, Inc. and/or its subsidiaries. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Contacts A.M. Best Seewon Oh, +852 2827 3404 Associate Director, Analytics [email protected] or Moungmo Lee, +65 6589 8412 Managing Director, Analytics [email protected] or Christopher Sharkey, +1 908 439 2200, ext. 5159 Manager, Public Relations [email protected] or Jim Peavy, +1 908 439 2200, ext. 5644 Director, Public Relations [email protected] Source: A.M. Best |
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