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Basseterre, June 29, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — International investors have been clamouring to take advantage of one of the best deals in the investment migration industry this year – St Kitts and Nevis’ Sustainable Growth Fund (SGF) Limited Time Offer (LTO) which allows investors to gain approval for alternative citizenship in the country in as little as 60 days for a reduced fee.

In December 2022, the St Kitts and Nevis Head of the Citizenship by Investment Unit (CIU), Michael Martin, announced the enactment of the updated St Kitts and Nevis Citizenship by Investment Regulations 2023, which included the introduction of the LTO for the SGF investment option effective 1 January 2023 – 30 June 2023.

On 29 June 2023, Michael Martin made the following comment regarding the LTO:

“We have received an overwhelming response and demand for our Sustainable Growth Fund investment option through the Limited Time Offer and felt that we had to extend the offering for another seven months until 31 January 2024. International investors continue to see the value of the world’s first and finest Citizenship by Investment Programme and this proves it”.

The SGF remains the quickest and easiest route to alternative citizenship in St Kitts and Nevis and now until 31 January 2024, a main applicant can acquire alternative citizenship by contributing only US$125,000 to the SGF and receiving approval in principle within 60 days of acknowledgement by the CIU of submission of their application.

Under the LTO, the minimum SGF contributions are as follows:

• Single applicant – US$ 125,000
• Main applicant and a spouse – US$150,000

• Main applicant and up to three dependants – US$170,000
• Each additional dependant under 18 – US$10,000
• Each additional dependant over 18 – US$25,000

Revenue from the SGF has facilitated economic development and social upliftment in the country. The SGF is used to provide financial support to educational institutions, and medical facilities, as well as support infrastructural development, increase tourism, preserve local culture and heritage and support sustainable growth initiatives in the twin-island nation.

Discerning investors are seeing the benefits of being part of St Kitts and Nevis’ success story. Following upgrades to the CBI Regulations, the country now offers one of the most secure and best-regulated investment migration offerings in the world.

This means that international investors looking to hedge their bets in a stable and growing economy should look no further than St Kitts and Nevis.

This extension is a fantastic opportunity for investors to obtain citizenship through the LTO. This is a final extension and from 1 February 2024, the minimum SGF contribution will increase to the amounts prior to the LTO period.

The country is making sure that it has only the best to offer international entrepreneurs and families who have realised that global powerhouses are no longer illustrious investment options due to security risks. Investors want to ensure that they can safeguard their families and wealth in a global economy that has been offering nothing but uncertainty since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020.

Smaller governments such as that of St Kitts and Nevis have found ways, through CBI, to protect themselves from global shocks, offer favourable business policies aimed at growing corporations in international markets and, by using international funds channelled to the SGF, can diversify and grow their economy to meet global needs.

St Kitts and Nevis continues to create a name for itself as a financial nexus in the Caribbean with an attractive CBI programme underpinned by a sound legal framework and robust multi-layered due diligence.

For nearly 40 years, St Kitts and Nevis has been the pioneer of the global investor immigration industry and those who recognise this are taking advantage of the LTO.

St Kitts and Nevis continues to create a name for itself as a financial nexus in the Caribbean with an attractive CBI programme underpinned by a sound legal framework and robust multi-layered due diligence.

For nearly 40 years, St Kitts and Nevis has been the pioneer of the global investor immigration industry and those who recognise this are taking advantage of the LTO.

Chantal Mabanga
Government of St. Kitts and Nevis
+44 (0) 207 318 4343
chantal.mabanga@csglobalpartners.com

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Curia recognized for providing a best-in-class customer experience in the CRDMO industry through its innovative approach and growth strategy

ALBANY, N.Y., June 29, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Curia, a leading contract research, development and manufacturing organization, today announced it has been awarded a Best Practices Customer Value Leadership Award in the CRDMO industry by Frost & Sullivan.

“We are very honored to be recognized with this award, which underlines the hard work and dedication of all of our employees to delivering quality and reliability when serving our customers,” said Philip Macnabb, CEO, Curia. “We remain steadfast in our noble purpose of improving patients’ lives, a mission that begins with our commitment to creating value for our customers.”

Frost & Sullivan noted in its report that the company’s rebrand from AMRI to Curia in 2021 put a focus on science at the center of its brand identity, highlighting a pledge to help customers advance “from curiosity to cure.” Curia has evolved over time to offer a comprehensive range of services from drug discovery through development to manufacture of both drug substance and drug product for pharmaceutical and biologics companies. The award recognizes how Curia seeks out innovative solutions by using the latest technologies to efficiently move products from discovery to development to commercial scale to accelerate speed to market for its customers. This continuous commitment to serve unspoken market needs and deliver end-to-end solutions for customers has positioned it as an industry leader.

“Curia has built its reputation by offering a best-in-class customer ownership and service experience. The company surveys clients to gauge their overall satisfaction and ensure that it is upholding the highest standards,” said Unmesh Lal, director, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Frost & Sullivan.

Each year, Frost & Sullivan employs a rigorous evaluation, measuring business and customer impact, to identify companies that consistently innovate to meet their customers’ needs while navigating new challenges and opportunities. The winner is recognized for providing a superior customer experience for overall price, performance and quality.

About Curia
Curia, formerly AMRI, is a leading contract research, development, and manufacturing organization providing products and services from R&D through commercial manufacturing to pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical customers. Curia’s nearly 4,000 employees at 29 locations across the U.S., Europe, and Asia help its customers advance from curiosity to cure. Learn more at CuriaGlobal.com.

About Frost & Sullivan
Frost & Sullivan is the Growth Pipeline Company. We power our clients to a future shaped by growth. Our Growth Pipeline as a Service provides the CEO and the CEO’s growth team with a continuous and rigorous platform of growth opportunities, ensuring long-term success. To achieve positive outcomes, our team leverages over 60 years of experience, coaching organizations of all types and sizes across 6 continents with our proven best practices. To power your Growth Pipeline future, visit Frost & Sullivan at http://www.frost.com.

Curia Contact Information:
Viana Bhagan
+1 518 512 2111
corporatecommunications@CuriaGlobal.com

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INVNT.ATOM collaborated with the legendary automotive brand to launch two successful Web3 campaigns across 12 months, invigorating the iconic brand’s leadership in innovation, art and design.

Singapore, June 28, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Across 2022 and 2023, INVNT.ATOM, [INVNT GROUP]’s digital and Web3 Innovation division delivered two historic NFT campaigns in collaboration with Automobili Lamborghini, as the legacy super sportscar leader celebrated their 60th anniversary and entered its hybrid era.

With global features in media outlets such as Forbes, Fast Company, Be in Crypto, and an announcement from Lamborghini’s CEO Steve Winkelmann that Lamborghini’s sports cars are sold out until 2024, [INVNT GROUP] has concluded two back to back campaigns in partnership with Automobili Lamborghini.

‘Lamborghini Ultimate’ a world first 1:1 NFT & The Last Aventador Coupé in collaboration with contemporary artist Krista Kim and Grammy award winning artist Steve Aoki, and most recently “The Epic Road Trip”, an 8-month Web3 initiative with utilities which cultivated a community of global Web3 loyalists around the world. The conclusion of “The Epic Road Trip” marked the brand’s 60th anniversary where the Italian marque revealed the “Revuelto”, the brand’s first dual-powertrain supercar – continuing their commitment to a more sustainable future.

Lamborghini was the first super sports car  brand to enter the world of digital collectibles, with their release of digital bitstamps in 2020. In partnership with [INVNT GROUP], two major Web3 initiatives have followed suit, cultivating a new community of a younger tech audience, and established loyalists to mark the hybrid era, as the brand races towards complete electrification by 2030.

[INVNT GROUP] partnered with Steve Aoki and Krista Kim to create an audiovisual collaboration which saw the creation of the world’s first 1:1 NFT supercar, auctioning off the physical version of the last ever Aventador Coupe with auction house RM Sotheby’s. The NFT paired with the physical sports car sold at an auction price of $1.6M, placing the purchase price in the top 10 new Lamborghinis ever sold.

On the back of the global success and impact of“Lamborghini Ultimate” Lamborghini continued their partnership with [INVNT GROUP] with the launch of “The Epic Road Trip”. This 8-month long campaign showcased monthly prizes and NFT reveals, concluding in a global celebration of the brand’s 60th anniversary and the ultimate reveal of the Revuelto. The consequential results of “The Epic Road Trip ” showcased a nod to the brand’s transformation, with 10.5x campaign ROI. Collectively, both campaigns have garnered 1.8 billion global editorial media impressions, across 2.4K featured editorial placements, totalling over $17.3M USD of advertising value.

“These results demonstrate how incredibly powerful leveraging Web3 is in any modern marketing strategy,” says Scott Cullather,  President & CEO of [INVNT GROUP], and CEO of INVNT.ATOM, “These are highly engaged, hands-on collectors with a passion for the Lamborghini brand. By focusing on a curated group of brand loyalists, Lamborghini was able to both deepen its connection with its biggest fans while also welcoming new people to be a part of its timeless heritage and future. As an ultra-luxury brand that sold just 9,233 vehicles in 2022, every boost in purchase intent is worth millions.”

“Lamborghini is an aspirational brand, and Web3 is a bridge to people that are dreaming Lamborghini, but also for people that are not familiar with the brand and more familiar with art, design and NFTs. It’s an example of how art and design are connected to our brand. And the good thing is that with the NFTs we’re able to make sure that this dream is also in the reach for the fan,” said Christian Maestro, Marketing Director of Automobili Lamborghini, in Carly Reilly’s Overpriced JPEGS Podcast Series with Scott Cullather.

As the brand continues its journey towards complete hybridization of its lineup by 2025, expect further experimentation at the leading edge of community, blockchain and utility.

Driven by [INVNT GROUP]’s “Challenge Everything” mantra backed by world-class storytelling, both campaigns immersed the legacy brand into the world of Web3, whilst also adopting elements of the physical world into the journey. The phygital experiences, told a tale of brand transformation, as Lamborghini fans are given brand new avenues to engage with the legacy brand into the future.

About INVNT.ATOM INVNT.ATOM, part of [INVNT GROUP] THE GLOBAL BRANDSTORY PROJECT, is an innovation and brand experience agency devoted to helping global brands chart a course, navigate, activate, and create new opportunities at the digital frontier of Web3. Headquartered in Singapore, the collective of strategists, marketers, creators, programmers, matchmakers, and thought leaders, turn strategies into stories and stories into experiences that engage communities on the global stage. For more information about INVNT.ATOM, visit: www.invntatom.com.

About [INVNT GROUP] [INVNT GROUP] was established as an evolution of the founding global live brand storytelling agency INVNT. Led by President and CEO, Scott Cullather, [INVNT GROUP], THE GLOBAL BRANDSTORY PROJECT represents a portfolio of disciplines designed to help forward-thinking organizations innovate and impact audiences everywhere. The GROUP consists of modern brand strategy firm, Folk Hero; creative-led culture consultancy, Meaning; production studio & creative agency, HEVĒ; events for colleges and universities, INVNT Higher Ed; digital innovation division, INVNT.ATOM; creative multimedia experience studio, Hypnogram; and the original live brand storytelling agency, INVNT. For more information visit www.invntgroup.com.

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Open source AI-enhanced chat collaboration sandbox accelerates evaluation of generative AI models and usage policies in real world workflows while maintaining full data control

PALO ALTO, Calif., June 28, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — At the 2023 Collision Conference, Mattermost, Inc., the secure collaboration platform for technical teams, announced the launch of “OpenOps”, an open-source approach to accelerating the responsible evaluation of AI-enhanced workflows and usage policies while maintaining data control and avoiding vendor lock-in.

OpenOps emerges at the intersection of the race to leverage AI for competitive advantage and the urgent need to run trustworthy operations, including the development of usage and oversight policies and ensuring regulatory and contractually-obligated data controls.

It aims to help clear key bottlenecks between these critical concerns by enabling developers and organizations to self-host a “sandbox” environment with full data control to responsibly evaluate the benefits and risks of different AI models and usage policies on real-world, multi-user chat collaboration workflows.

The system can be used to evaluate self-hosted LLMs listed on Hugging Face, including Falcon LLM and GPT4All, when usage is optimized for data control, as well as hyperscaled, vendor-hosted models from the Azure AI platform, OpenAI ChatGPT and Anthropic Claude when usage is optimized for performance.

The first release of the OpenOps platform enables evaluation of a range of AI-augmented use cases including:

Automated Question and Answer: During collaborative and individual work users can ask questions to generative AI models, either self-hosted or vendor-hosted, to learn about different subject matters the model supports.

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Discussion Summarization: AI-generated summaries can be created from self-hosted, chat-based discussions to accelerate information flows and decision-making while reducing the time and cost required for organizations to stay up-to-date.

Contextual Interrogation: Users can ask follow-up questions to thread summaries generated by AI bots to learn more about the underlying information without going into the raw data. For example, a discussion summary from an AI bot about a certain individual making a series of requests about troubleshooting issues could be interrogated via the AI bot for more context on why the individual made the requests and how they intended to use the information.

Sentiment Analysis: AI bots can analyze the sentiment of messages, which can be used to recommend and deliver emoji reactions on those messages on a user’s behalf. For example, after detecting a celebratory sentiment an AI bot may add a “fire” emoji reaction indicating excitement.

Reinforcement Learning from Human Feedback (RLHF) Collection: To help evaluate and train AI models, the system can collect feedback from users on responses from different prompts and models by recording the “thumbs up/thumbs down” signals end users select. The data can be used in future to both fine tune existing models, as well as providing input for evaluating alternate models on past user prompts.

This open source, self-hosted framework offers a “Customer-Controlled Operations and AI Architecture,” providing an operational hub for coordination and automation with AI bots connected to interchangeable, self-hosted Generative AI and LLM backends from services like Hugging Face that can scale up to private cloud and data center architectures, as well as scale down to run on a developer’s laptop for research and exploration. At the same time, it can also connect to hyperscaled, vendor-hosted models from the Azure AI platform as well as OpenAI.

“Every organization is in a race to define how AI accelerates their competitive advantage,” says Mattermost CEO, Ian Tien, “We created OpenOps to help organizations responsibly unlock their potential with the ability to evaluate a broad range of usage policies and AI models in their ability to accelerate in-house workflows in concert.”

The OpenOps framework recommends a four phase approach to developing AI-augmentations:

1 – Self-Hosted Sandbox – Have technical teams set up a self-hosted “sandbox” environment as a safe space with data control and auditability to explore and demonstrate Generative AI technologies. The OpenOps sandbox can include just web-based multi-user chat collaboration, or be extended to include desktop and mobile applications, integrations from different in-house tools to simulate a production environment, as well as integration with other collaboration environments, such as specific Microsoft Teams channels.

2 – Data Control Framework – Technical teams conduct an initial evaluation of different AI models on in-house use cases, and setting a starting point for usage policies covering data control issues with different models based on whether models are self-hosted or vendor-hosted, and in vendor-hosted models based on different data handling assurances. For example, data control policies could range from completely blocking vendor-hosted AIs, to blocking the suspected use of sensitive data such as credit card numbers or private keys, or custom policies that can be encoded into the environment.

3 – Trust, Safety and Compliance Framework – Trust, safety and compliance teams are invited into the sandbox environment to observe and interact with initial AI-enhanced use cases and work with technical teams to develop usage and oversight policies in addition to data control. For example, setting guidelines on whether AI can be used to help managers write performance evaluations for their teams, or whether researching techniques for developing malicious software can be researched using AI.

4 – Pilot and Production – Once a baseline for usage policies and initial AI-enhancements are available, a group of pilot users can be added to the sandbox environment to assess the benefits of the augmentations. Technical teams can iterate on adding workflow augmentations using different AI models while Trust, Safety and Compliance teams can monitor usage with full auditability and iterate on usage policies and their implementations. As the pilot system matures, the full set of enhancements can be deployed to production environments that can run on a production-ized version of the OpenOps framework.

The OpenOps framework includes the following capabilities:

Self-Hosted Operational Hub: OpenOps allows for self-hosted operational workflows on a real-time messaging platform across web, mobile and desktop from the Mattermost open-source project. Integrations with in-house systems and popular developer tools to help enrich AI backends with critical, contextual data. Workflow automation accelerates response times while reducing error rates and risk.

AI Bots with Interchangeable AI Backends: OpenOps enables AI bots to be integrated into operations while connected to an interchangeable array of AI platforms. For maximum data control, work with self-hosted, open-source LLM models including GPT4All and Falcon LLM from services like Hugging Face. For maximum performance, tap into third-party AI frameworking including OpenAI ChatGPT, the Azure AI Platform and Anthropic Claude.

Full Data Control: OpenOps enables organizations to self-host, control, and monitor all data, IP, and network traffic using their existing security and compliance infrastructure. This allows organizations to develop a rich corpus of real-world training data for future AI backend evaluation and fine-tuning.

Free and Open Source: Available under the MIT and Apache 2 licenses, OpenOps is a free, open-source system, enabling enterprises to easily deploy and run the complete architecture.

Scalability: OpenOps offers the flexibility to deploy on private clouds, data centers, or even a standard laptop. The system also removes the need for specialized hardware such as GPUs, broadening the number of developers who can explore self-hosted AI models.

The OpenOps framework is currently experimental and can be downloaded from openops.mattermost.com.

About Mattermost

Mattermost provides a secure, extensible hub for technical and operational teams that need to meet nation-state-level security and trust requirements. We serve technology, public sector, and national defense industries with customers ranging from tech giants to the U.S. Department of Defense to governmental agencies around the world.

Our self-hosted and cloud offerings provide a robust platform for technical communication across web, desktop and mobile supporting operational workflow, incident collaboration, integration with Dev/Sec/Ops and in-house toolchains and connecting with a broad range of unified communications platforms.

We run on an open source platform vetted and deployed by the world’s most secure and mission critical organizations, that is co-built with over 4,000 open source project contributors who’ve provided over 30,000 code improvements towards our shared product vision, which is translated into 20 languages.

To learn more, visit www.mattermost.com.

Mattermost and the Mattermost logo are registered trademarks of Mattermost, Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

Media Contact:

Amy Nicol
Press Relations
Mattermost, Inc.

+1 (650) 667-8512
media@mattermost.com

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TAMPA, Fla., June 28, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — WilsonHCG has been named a Leader and a Star Performer once again in Everest Group’s annual Global Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO) Services PEAK Matrix® Assessment.

The PEAK Matrix® analyzes the changing dynamics of the RPO landscape, providing an objective, data-driven comparative assessment of more than 45 RPO providers based on their overall capability across different global services markets.

“We’re honored to be named a Leader and a Star Performer yet again. Our people go above and beyond every day to help our clients’ businesses get better — their dedication to excellence is critical in today’s rapidly evolving talent landscape,” said John Wilson, CEO at WilsonHCG. “We’re also proud of our position as a Major Contender in APAC, as this is a region that we’ve continued to expand in over the past 12 months.”

Commenting on WilsonHCG’s global status as a Leader and a Star Performance, Arkadev Basak, Partner, Everest Group, said: “Along with its deep expertise in sourcing niche high-skilled roles, WilsonHCG stands out due to its global footprint and analytical offerings. Its acquisition of Claro and Tracking Talent has fortified its service offerings and helped position WilsonHCG as a Leader and a Star performer on Everest Group’s Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO) Services PEAK Matrix® Assessment 2023 – Global.”

WilsonHCG’s strong track record for hiring high-skill white collar candidates and its doubling down on the healthcare and life sciences (HLS) space was commended by Everest Group, as was its significant delivery capability in North America and strong presence in EMEA.

Other highlights of the assessment include:

• How WilsonHCG’s network of global delivery centers support multiple buyer industries.
• The company’s vast web of partnerships with technology vendors.
• Its acquisition of Claro to provide a market-leading offering for talent market intelligence.

WilsonHCG was also named a Leader and a Star Performer in North America, a Major Contender and a Star Performer in EMEA and a Major Contender in APAC.

Basak continued: “WilsonHCG is a key player in North America due to its strong delivery capabilities and ability to hire niche white collar roles particularly in high-tech, healthcare and life sciences. Its string of organic and inorganic investments to increase market penetration, improve technological capabilities and advisory offerings has helped in its positioning as a Leader and a Star Performer on Everest Group’s Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO) Services PEAK Matrix® Assessment 2023 – North America.”

To learn more about the PEAK Matrix® please visit the Everest Group website.

About WilsonHCG

WilsonHCG is an award-winning, global leader in total talent solutions. Operating as a strategic partner, it helps some of the world’s most admired brands build comprehensive talent functions. With a global presence spanning more than 65 countries and six continents, WilsonHCG provides a full suite of configurable talent services including recruitment process outsourcing (RPO), executive search, contingent talent solutions and technology advisory.

TALENT. It’s more than a solution; it’s who we are.

www.wilsonhcg.com

Media contact
Kirsty Hewitt
+44 7889901517
kirsty.hewitt@wilsonhcg.com

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Fastest PCIe Generation Doubles Gen 3 Data Rate, Cuts Latency, Offers Excellent R/W Performance

TAIPEI, Taiwan, June 28, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — ATP Electronics, the global leader in specialized storage and memory solutions, introduces its latest high-speed N600 Series M.2 2280 and U.2 solid state drives (SSDs) sporting the 4^th generation PCIe^® interface and supporting the NVMe protocol. The new ATP PCIe Gen 4 SSDs’ 16 GT/s data rate is double that of the previous generation, translating to a bandwidth of 2 GB/s for every PCIe lane.

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Using x4 lanes, these SSDs have a maximum bandwidth of 8 GB/s, meeting the growing need for high-speed data transfer in today’s demanding applications and making them suitable for both read/write-intensive, mission-critical industrial applications such as networking/server, 5G, data logging, surveillance, and imaging, with performance on par, if not better, than mainstream PCIe Gen 4 consumer SSDs in the market.

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176-Layer NAND Flash, Onboard DRAM Offer Exceptional QoS,
Lower Cost per GB with Prime 512 Gbit Die Package

The N600 Series is built on innovative 176-layer 3D NAND flash and uses prime 512 Gbit die package to deliver not only performance improvements over the 64-layer technology, but also price improvements resulting in lower cost per GB.

The M.2 2280 SSDs are available in capacities from 240 GB up to 3.84 TB, while the U.2 SSDs are available from 960 GB to 7.68 TB for more cost-effective options for diverse storage requirements.

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With an outstanding Quality of Service (QoS) rating compared with the previous generation, the N600 Series offers optimal consistency and predictability with higher read/write performance, high IOPS, low write amplification index (WAI), and low latency, thanks to its onboard DRAM. The onboard DRAM delivers higher sustained performance over long periods of operation compared with DRAM-less solutions.

Future-Ready, Long-Term Supply Support

Maximizing SSD lifespan, as well as the availability of replacement units long after similar consumer-grade counterparts have stopped production, is important for business to get the most out of their investments. This is why ATP Electronics is committed to longevity support.

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“We are thrilled to introduce this new product line based on 176-layer triple level cell (TLC) NAND flash. While there are newer iterations of NAND being released in 2XX+layers , these will focus on 1 Tbit and larger density sizes. The 176-layer 3D TLC NAND in 512 Gbit density remains the sweet spot die density for many embedded and specialty applications given their ongoing need for mid and lower SSD device densities.

“Besides a competitive price position, this generation will offer latency improvements and reliability improvements at all temperature ranges. Perhaps even more important to our customer base, this generation will offer product longevity for the foreseeable future. We can work in confidence with our customer base often needing product longevity planning 5 plus years,” said Jeff Hsieh, ATP Electronics President and Chief Executive Officer.

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Reliable and Secure Operation
The N600 Series offers a host of reliability, security, and data integrity features, such as:

• End-to-end data protection, TRIM function support, and LDPC error correction
• Anti-sulfur resistors repel the damaging effects of sulfur contamination, guaranteeing continued dependable operation even in environments with high sulfur content
• Hardware-based AES 256-bit encryption and optional TCG Opal 2.0/ IEEE 1667 security for self-encrypting drive (SED)
• N600Sc Series offers reliable operation in varying temperature shifts with C-Temp (0℃ to 70℃) rating. I-Temp operable (-40℃ to 85℃) N600Si Series will be available for later release.
• Thermal throttling intelligently adjusts the workload per operating unit time. Throttling stages are pre-configured, allowing the controller to effectively manage heat generation to keep the SSD cool. This ensures stable sustained performance and prevents the heat from damaging the device. Heatsink options are available by project and according to customer request.
• Power loss protection (PLP) Mechanism. The N600 Series U.2 and upcoming I-Temp rated M.2 2280 SSDs feature hardware-based PLP. Onboard capacitors hold up power long enough to ensure that the last read/write/erase command is completed, and data is stored safely in the non-volatile flash memory. The microcontroller unit (MCU)-based design allows the PLP array to perform intelligently in various temperatures, power glitches, and charge states to protect both device and data. C-Temp rated M.2 2280 SSDs, on the other hand, feature a firmware-based PLP, which effectively protects data that had been written to the device prior to power loss.

Mission-Critical Applications: We Build With You
Depending on project support and customer request, ATP can provide hardware/firmware customization, thermal solutions customization, and engineering joint validation and collaboration.

To ensure design reliability for mission-critical applications, ATP performs extensive testing, comprehensive design/product characterization and specifications validation, and customized testing in mass production (MP) stage, such as burn-in, power cycling, specific testing scripts, and more.

Product Highlights

		PCIe® Gen 4 NVMe M.2 2280		PCIe® Gen 4 NVMe U.2
Capacities		240 GB to 3.84 TB		960 GB to 7.68 TB
Operating Temp		C-Temp (0°C to 70°C): N600Sc I-Temp (-40°C to 85°C): N600Si (upcoming)
Thermal Management for Optimal Heat Dissipation		•  Nickel-coated copper heat spreader •  4 mm or 8 mm fin-type heatsink design		15 mm fin-type heatsink design
Security		AES 256-bit encryption TCG Opal 2.0
Data Integrity		End-to-End data path protection
Performance (Read/Write up to)		6,450/6,050 MB/s		6,000/5,500 MB/s
Others				Hot-swappable

*By Project Support

For more information on ATP’s N600 Series PCIe Gen 4 x4 M.2 SSDs, visit:
https://www.atpinc.com/products/industrial-gen4-nvme-M.2-ssd
For more information on ATP’s N600 Series PCIe Gen 4 x4 U.2 SSDs, visit:
https://www.atpinc.com/products/industrial-gen4-U.2-ssd

Media Contact on the Press Release: Kelly Lin (Kellylin@tw.atpinc.com)
Follow ATP Electronics on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/atp-electronics

About ATP
ATP Electronics (“ATP”) has dedicated 30 years of manufacturing excellence as the premier provider of memory and NAND flash storage products for rigorous embedded/industrial/automotive applications. As the “Global Leader in Specialized Storage and Memory Solutions,” ATP is known for its expertise in thermal and high-endurance solutions. ATP is committed to delivering add-on value, differentiation and best TCO for customers. A true manufacturer, ATP manages every stage of the manufacturing process to ensure quality and product longevity. ATP upholds the highest standards of corporate social responsibility by ensuring sustainable value for workers, the environment, and business throughout the global supply chain. For more information on ATP Electronics, please visit www.atpinc.com or contact us at info@atpinc.com.

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LeddarTech’s LVF-E’s “B” sample featuring an embedded ECU introduces an unprecedented industry-first solution that brings high performance and reliability of low-level fusion to the entry-level ADAS market

QUEBEC, June 28, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — LeddarTech^®, an automotive software company that provides patented disruptive low-level sensor fusion and perception software technology for ADAS and AD, is pleased to announce that “B” samples of its LeddarVision entry-level ADAS L2/L2+ highway assist and 5-star NCAP 2025/GSR 2022 low-level fusion and perception software stack optimized for the TDA4VM-Q1 (8 TOPS) processor from Texas Instruments are now available.

The LeddarVision Front-Entry (LVF-E) product, formally released in late 2022, was designed for customers seeking to develop entry-level ADAS safety and highway assistance L2/L2+ applications. Introducing the “B” samples brings exciting advancements to LVF-E powered by a Texas Instruments (TI) TDA4VM-Q1 processor. By leveraging these “B” samples, LVF-E delivers substantial cost and performance benefits for low-level fusion, paving the way for accelerated L2/L2+ systems adoption. In addition, this breakthrough effectively reduces the sensor and processor requirements, making it more accessible and efficient for widespread implementation. The LeddarVision Front-Entry solution also marks the first design where TI’s highly integrated and cost-efficient TDA4x processor family has been featured in a low-level fusion solution.

Benefits

• Higher Performance:
  • Doubles the effective range of the sensors, allowing high-performing ADAS targeting 5-star NCAP 2025 and GSR 2022 standards with lower sensor and system costs.
• Lower Costs:
  • Reduced hardware requirements: An industry-first being enabled with a single 1 to 2-megapixel 120-degree front camera and two short-range front corner radars in a 1V2R configuration.
  • Efficient implementation on the TDA4VM-Q1 platform achieves one of the lowest system costs for L2/L2+ entry-level ADAS without sacrificing system performance.

Visit LeddarTech’s LVF-E product page for more information and to request a demo.

“OEMs and Tier 1s strive to enhance the affordability of ADAS. LeddarTech achieves this by reducing the sensor count and costs, simplifying systems and lowering processor costs while delivering high-performance low-level fusion (LLF) and perception in an auto-grade ECU. Demonstrating the compatibility of low-level fusion with TI’s TDA4VM-Q1 processor is a powerful market statement. The availability of ‘B’ samples of our LVF-E software stack showcases a cost-effective perception solution using LLF, marking a significant milestone for LeddarTech’s technology on the popular TDA4x family of processors,” stated Charles Boulanger, CEO of LeddarTech.

About LeddarTech

A global software company founded in 2007 and headquartered in Quebec City with additional R&D centers in Montreal, Toronto and Tel Aviv, Israel, LeddarTech develops and provides comprehensive perception software solutions that enable the deployment of ADAS and autonomous driving (AD) applications. LeddarTech’s automotive-grade software applies advanced AI and computer vision algorithms to generate accurate 3D models of the environment, allowing for better decision making and safer navigation. This high-performance, scalable, cost-effective technology is available to OEMs and Tier 1-2 suppliers to efficiently implement automotive and off-road vehicle ADAS solutions.

LeddarTech is responsible for several remote-sensing innovations, with over 150 patents granted or applied for that enhance ADAS and AD capabilities. Better awareness around the vehicle is critical in making global mobility safer, more efficient, sustainable and affordable: this is what drives LeddarTech to seek to become the most widely adopted sensor fusion and perception software solution.

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 daniel.aitken@leddartech.com

• Investor relations website: https://investors.leddartech.com
• Investor relations contact: Kevin Hunt, ICR Inc. kevin.hunt@IcrInc.com
• Financial media contact: Dan Brennan, ICR Inc. dan.brennan@icrinc.com

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AI-powered Intelligent Director enhances connection and optimizes the conference room experience for hybrid work, using multiple cameras to give every participant their own space in Zoom Meetings

SAN JOSE, Calif., June 27, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Today Zoom Video Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ: ZM) announced the launch of the award-winning Intelligent Director for Zoom Rooms. For hybrid meetings with a Zoom Room, Intelligent Director uses AI and multiple cameras to provide the best image and angle of participants in the room so remote participants can see each person clearly, even in large conference rooms.

“As more people return to the office, it’s no longer enough to deliver the best remote worker experience; every business needs a solution to deliver the best hybrid meeting experience,” said Smita Hashim, chief product officer at Zoom. “Even with some employees in the office, oftentimes other team members are dispersed, so meeting equity and inclusion become more important than ever. Intelligent Director is the solution that can bring employees together, regardless of location, so they can truly connect face-to-face.”

Intelligent Director is specifically designed for medium- to larger-sized rooms and helps avoid the “bowling alley effect.” Intelligent Director can individually frame up to 16 participants in a Zoom Room using multiple cameras, choosing the best video stream via a Zoom-designed AI, and send that stream to the gallery view of the Zoom Meeting.

An evolution of Zoom’s Smart Gallery feature, which uses a single camera and AI to give each person in a small to medium-sized room their own space in a Zoom Meeting, Intelligent Director takes this same technology to the next level for larger conference rooms.

For bigger meeting spaces, it is easier to be hidden by others when only using a single camera, so Intelligent Director’s multi-camera configuration and use of video AI technology provide meeting equity to everyone in the room, selecting the best view of each individual, even if they move around or turn their heads. Remote participants can now have face-to-face conversations with each Zoom Rooms participant, allowing in-room participants to be seen and heard.

Intelligent Director is made possible through the support of Zoom’s hardware partner ecosystem. Manufacturers, including Apple, AVer, Dell, HP | Poly, Intel, Logitech, and Yealink have supported Zoom with the computer, controller, and camera solutions necessary to produce this major advancement.

About Zoom
Zoom is an all-in-one intelligent collaboration platform that makes connecting easier, more immersive, and more dynamic for businesses and individuals. Zoom technology puts people at the center, enabling meaningful connections, facilitating modern collaboration, and driving human innovation through solutions like team chat, phone, meetings, omnichannel cloud contact center, smart recordings, whiteboard, and more, in one offering. Founded in 2011, Zoom is publicly traded (NASDAQ:ZM) and headquartered in San Jose, California. Get more info at zoom.com.

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Lacretia Taylor
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