Law Enforcement technology to tackle child abuse – AviaTor Seminar announced

Amsterdam, The Netherlands, January 9, 2023 – announcement of the AviaTor Seminar. On March 30th, 2023, the AviaTor Seminar will take place in Brussels. This in-person-only event is part of the AviaTor project funded by the European Union’s Internal Security Fund – Police and will focus on the future of industry reporting of Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM). AviaTor, which stands for Augmented Visual Intelligence and Targeted Online Research, is an automation and prioritisation tool made available for law enforcement to process industry reports of CSAM more efficiently.The internet has become a vital part of our lives and is used for endless ways of communication and the sharing of information. The harsh reality is that the internet is also used to spread CSAM. To put a stop to this and remove this material as soon as possible, Electronic Service Providers (ESPs) based in the United States are mandated by law to report suspected CSAM to the National Centre of Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC), who forward these reports to law enforcement worldwide. The number of these incoming reports has sky-rocketed in the last 8 years, showing an increase of 2600%. The aim of the AviaTor Seminar is to connect all the relevant stakeholders involved with CSAM reporting coming from law enforcement, legislation, industry, academics, and technology and discuss what is needed to improve the effectiveness of the assessment and prioritisation process. The seminar is in-person-only, creating a safe environment to speak and share thoughts. We will listen to the views of the European Commission, NCMEC, industry itself, academics and technology and discuss how innovations in Artificial Intelligence, OSINT (Open-Source Intelligence) and hash matching can make a difference. We encourage all attendees to take part in the discussion.There will be speakers from NCMEC, the European Commission, INTERPOL, technology, academics, and industry, ensuring a diversity of voices and views are covered to have a balanced and relevant discussion about the future of CSAM reporting. We invite anyone working with industry reports to register, specifically law enforcement, legislators, and people from the industry itself who are responsible for trust and safety. Let’s talk about the future of report prioritization!

“International on line winter school on Blockchain technology and applications”

L’Università di Camerino organizza dal 14 al 18 dicembre 2020 la “International on line winter school on Blockchain technology and applications”, per approfondire la nuova tecnologia blockchain con un focus particolare su Hyperledger Fabric. L’interesse per la blockchain, un registro pubblico digitale distribuito su più nodi il cui contenuto è organizzato in blocchi fra loro legati tramite crittografia, è infatti recentemente tornato alla ribalta per le sue potenzialità per l’applicazione in altri settori rispetto a quello puramente finanziario, in particolar modo nell’ambito della tracciabilità e della certificazione della produzione. Durante la scuola, organizzata dalla Sezione di Informatica della Scuola di Scienze e Tecnologie di Unicam, gli studenti acquisiranno competenze utili a progettare, configurare, implementare ed eseguire applicazioni basate su blockchain. I partecipanti avranno modo di conoscere come si sta muovendo il mondo della ricerca e come le aziende stanno traendo vantaggio dall’uso della blockchain.La scuola combina lezioni frontali on line, tutorial ed esperienze pratiche e si rivolge a studenti di corsi di laurea triennale, magistrale o di dottorato, post-doc, docenti, professori e professionisti interessati ad acquisire conoscenze e competenze su tecnologie blockchain con un focus particolare su Hyperledger. Tra i relatori, oltre ai docenti della Sezione di Informatica, saranno coinvolti rappresentanti di istituzioni, centri di ricerca e industrie che a livello internazionale lavorano sul tema, tra ii quali Linux Foundation, IBM, Amazon, ed Exprivia. La partecipazione è limitata a 40 candidati previa registrazione entro il 24 novembre 2020. I partecipanti saranno selezionati in base alle motivazioni e alla qualità del loro curriculum. S’intende, inoltre, applicare durante la selezione il principio delle pari opportunità di genere.http://pros.unicam.it/blockchainschool2020/

Friend of the Sea Certifies Liaoyu Antarctic Krill Technology Development Co., Ltd

Friend of the Sea, the preeminent certification standard for products and services that respect and protect the marine environment, announced today that it has certified Liaoyu Antarctic Krill Technology Development Co., Ltd. for sustainable production of Antarctic krill and other seafood products. The Chinese company can now display the Friend of the Sea® logo on its products.“Liaoyu Antarctic Krill Technology Development Co., Ltd. shows how a seafood producer can be sustainable at scale,” said Paolo Bray, Director of Friend of the Sea. “They have a very large and sophisticated operation, so it was no small thing for them to work through the audits and standards involved in getting certified. We respect their commitment to the environment.”Liaoyu Antarctic Krill Technology Development Co., Ltd. is a renowned marine industry player located in the Dalian bay area, near Korea, on China’s Liaodong Peninsula. They operate a modern domestic fishery base, offering a comprehensive product line. The company is known as an industry leader in the use of technology in seafood production. Liaoyu follows scientific and technological practices, integrating product research and development, production and market development. They commenced scientific research on Antarctic krill in 2010 and were able to fulfil industrial production of Antarctic krill oil and krill products by 2015. Antarctic krill are marine soft-shelled animals that live in the Antarctic waters. They are rich in high-quality protein and polyunsaturated fatty acids. As a result, Antarctic krill is a high-quality nutritional food. They are believed to have a variety of health benefits as well. Liaoyu’s products include Antarctic krill oil, Antarctic krill powder and Antarctic krill oil soft gels. The company also functions as an OEM for Antarctic krill.

Technology Companies Partner to Accelerate New Remote Homecare Services in Response to COVID-19

Develco Products A/S, a business-to-business wireless technology leader providing state-of-the-art IoT gateways and connected devices headquartered in Aarhus, Denmark, announces a strategic partnership with People Power, a Silicon-Valley based software and services company. Advanced hardware from Develco Products combined with People Power’s software will help deliver today’s most advanced white label homecare services for European and U.S. markets challenged by COVID-19 and chronic diseases including Alzheimer’s and other dementias. Available for service providers to help seniors live more safely and confidently in their homes, companies can quickly launch AI-powered homecare services through their own brands. The combined system has undergone extensive testing and is ready for businesses to strategically approach the rapidly expanding telehomecare market.COVID-19 death rates at long-term care facilities differ widely across European countries, in many cases accounting for more than 50% of all pandemic-related fatalities. Research shows that living in long-term care facilities is a significant risk factor for death from COVID-19. As a result, the number of seniors who want to age safely and comfortably at home has accelerated across Europe. The aging of Europe, characterized by increasing life expectancies in the coming decades, will create an accelerating burden on the economic, health care, and social security of Europe, creating demand for vastly improved remote homecare systems. (sources: voxeu.org, eurosurveillance.org, Eurostad.) Develco Products’ advanced hardware solution combined with People Power’s innovative software work together to help seniors remain safe at home 24/7 with the most comprehensive safety net of alerts and emergency response procedures. The solution is designed for easy installation in the home or apartment of a senior and can be sold to their adult children worried about the safety of parents living alone or with a spouse or partner. It also helps families living together with adult children who are gone during the workday, leaving a senior at home alone. It features a dual-SIM cellular gateway perfect for rural, urban, and underserved seniors challenged with antiquated or unavailable internet connectivity. The system does not require in-home cameras, respecting the privacy of seniors. Homecare offerings can incorporate wireless sensors that alert for occurrences of fire, water leaks, and more.People Power’s unique architecture is centered around AI-powered bots running in the cloud which can be downloaded onto the gateway for added performance, reliability, and security. Continuously learning and updating patterns of activity in the home enables the system to detect deviations that signal potentially troubling situations like falls, failure to get out of bed or return home at expected times, sleep irregularities, and more. In such instances, alerts are triggered to notify family members, caregivers, and the 24/7 emergency call center.For service providers seeking recurring revenues from new businesses, including remote homecare solutions that answer the need for vastly improved aging in place solutions, Develco Products and People Power provide white label offerings for rapid go-to-market initiatives. Beginning with intelligent turn-key deployments of service trials to help companies frame and prove market opportunities, brands can quickly test their unique service differentiation with audiences of any size prior to broad commercialization. The center of the hardware solution is Develco Products’ advanced white label gateway, built upon a modular platform for connecting devices and transferring data reliably and securely. It supports a wide range of communication protocols and is able to quickly scale consumer offerings.The combined solutions that Develco Products and People Power have perfected for homecare are now available for evaluation and commercial deployments in the EU through Develco Products’ sales organization and readied for U.S. market opportunities through People Power’s sales organization.

Nuovo percorso in “Physics for Technologies and Innovation”

Travagliato (BS)Antares Vision, multinazionale italiana leader mondiale nei sistemi d’ispezione, nelle soluzioni di tracciatura e nella gestione intelligente dei dati, rinnova il proprio sostegno alle future generazioni di professionisti attraverso la promozione, presso l’Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore di Brescia, dell’insegnamento in Machine Learning (fortemente voluto per l’anno accademico 2019/2020 e riproposto nel secondo trimestre di quest’anno) nel corso di laurea triennale in Matematica (curriculum di Informatica) e attraverso il sostegno al nuovo percorso in “Physics for Technologies and Innovation” della laurea magistrale in Fisica, attivo nella facoltà di Scienze matematiche, fisiche e naturali.Il supporto alla formazione qualificata è coerente con l’investimento di tutto il gruppo Antares Vision nelle competenze di intelligenza Artificiale, anche grazie al recente accordo di partecipazione con l’azienda bergamasca Orobix, leader nei servizi di questa innovativa tecnologia.In particolare, il percorso di studi di Fisica per la Tecnologia e l’innovazione è erogato in lingua inglese ed è costruito su solide conoscenze di tipo scientifico/tecnologico nel campo della fisica e un’ampia scelta di corsi nelle discipline di Innovation Management e Data Science. “Il corso – come ricordano i Prof. Claudio Giannetti, Fausto Borgonovi e Luigi Sangaletti – è sostenuto da un network di aziende e società, coinvolte nel programma e che offriranno spunti formativi, nonché daranno la possibilità di svolgere stage e tesi di laurea su argomenti di ricerca, ma calati nella realtà produttiva. Le competenze di questi professionisti sono, infatti, preziose per le imprese: fisici e matematici rappresentano figure imprescindibili per lo sviluppo dei futuri sistemi che governeranno i processi produttivi e che già oggi incidono in maniera forte sulle scelte aziendali”. “In un’epoca di profonda trasformazione digitale dove l’intelligenza artificiale gioca un ruolo fondamentale, si può provare a riassumere un termine così abusato in una formula: il risultato di Big Data + Machine Learning – dichiara Alberto Albertini, Technology Scouting & Innovation Center Director di Antares Vision –. L’effetto combinato dell’apprendimento automatico tipico delle macchine per l’analisi di dati, immagini, esempi, testi, ecc., unito all’elevata capacità di calcolo, ha offerto negli ultimi anni grandi opportunità di progresso. Questa quantità impressionante di dati, oggi raccolti e disponibili, deve però essere compresa, gestita e trasformata per migliorare e automatizzare, ove possibile, i processi produttivi e aziendali. Unificare e gestire enormi quantità di dati con la massima sicurezza e flessibilità sarà la chiave per alimentare la prossima generazione di applicazioni, con una vera e propria rivoluzione che digitalizzerà e automatizzerà una straordinaria serie di operazioni”. http://www.antaresvision.com,

SMA Solar Technology AG incrementa notevolmente il fatturato nel primo trimestre 2020 aumentando l’utile

Nel 1° trimestre 2020 SMA Solar Technology AG (SMA/FWB: S92) ha venduto inverter per una potenza complessiva di circa 4,4 GW (1° trimestre 2019: 1,8 GW). Rispetto ai primi tre mesi dell’anno precedente, il fatturato è aumentato del 72%, attestandosi su 288 milioni di Euro (1° trimestre 2019: 168 milioni di Euro). L’aumento del fatturato deriva essenzialmente dalla realizzazione di progetti importanti negli Stati Uniti e dal buon andamento dall’attività commerciale in Europa, che ha dato nuovamente risultati positivi. Da gennaio a marzo 2020 il margine operativo lordo (EBITDA) di 12 milioni di Euro è risultato nettamente superiore rispetto allo stesso periodo dell’anno precedente (margine EBITDA: 4,3%; 1° trimestre 2019: 1 milione di Euro, 0,4%). Nel primo trimestre, il volume di ordini ha registrato un andamento positivo in tutti i segmenti.
Nel primo trimestre 2020 il Gruppo ha chiuso in pareggio (1° trimestre 2019: –11 milioni di Euro). Il risultato per azione è stato quindi pari a –0,01 Euro (1° trimestre 2019: –0,30 Euro). Con una liquidità netta di 243 milioni di Euro (31/12/2019: 303 milioni di Euro) e un Equity Ratio di 40,3% (31/12/2019: 37,6%), SMA continua ad avere una struttura patrimoniale molto solida.
Nonostante l’attuale crisi causata dal coronavirus, il Consiglio di Amministrazione di SMA conferma le previsioni di fatturato e risultati per l’esercizio 2020 pubblicate il 7 febbraio 2020, con un aumento del fatturato che dovrebbe collocarsi fra 1,0 e 1,1 miliardi di Euro. SMA vanta un buon posizionamento, che le consente di conquistare quote di mercato anche nelle attuali circostanze. Il Consiglio di Amministrazione ha inoltre pianificato l’implementazione di ulteriori misure per la riduzione dei costi. In questo contesto, il Consiglio di Amministrazione di SMA prevede anche un’ulteriore crescita in termini di EBITDA, tra i 50 e gli 80 milioni di Euro.
La relazione trimestrale relativa al periodo da gennaio a marzo 2020 è disponibile online all’indirizzo http://www.SMA.de/IR/Finanzberichte. L’assemblea generale di SMA si volgerà il 4 giugno 2020.

CONTENT4ALL riceve prestigioso NAB Technology Innovation Award 2020

Fincons Group, società di IT business consulting e system integration internazionale, con sedi in Italia, Svizzera, UK, Francia, Germania e US, è fiera di annunciare che CONTENT4LL, progetto di R&D sponsorizzato dalla Commissione Europea, ha vinto il prestigioso NAB Technology Innovation Award.
CONTENT4ALL, finanziato dal programma Horizon 2020 della Commissione Europea con concessione n. 762021, mira all’interpretazione in automatico del linguaggio dei segni con l’utilizzo di nuove tecnologie e algoritmi AI. Fincons Group svolge il ruolo di system integrator e coordinatore del progetto per il consorzio di progetto che include: due istituti di ricerca, la University of Surrey (UK) e il Fraunhofer HHI Research center (DE), due organizzazioni end-user, VRT (BE) e Swiss TXT (CH), e Human Factors Consult (DE).Un breve video introduttivo su CONTENT4ALL è accessibile qui: https://bit.ly/2T5IOvn
Il National Association of Broadcasting con il Technology Innovation Award premia le organizzazioni che sviluppano, tramite la ricerca, tecnologie avanzate con progetti di sviluppo pre-commerciale in ambito ICT. Oltre ad essere un progetto all’avanguardia, CONTENT4ALL ha l’importante obiettivo di supportare i broadcaster che desiderano rendere disponibili il maggior numero di contenuti possibile nel linguaggio dei segni, raggiungendo un’audience più vasta e inclusiva a bassi costi di produzione. La soluzione dunque permette ai broadcaster di adempire alle crescenti richieste normative, come quelle delineate nell’ l’Art.30, 21 della Convenzione delle Nazioni Unite sui diritti delle persone con disabilità.Michele Moretti, Fincons Group CEO, commenta: “Fincons Group ha sempre puntato sull’investimento nell’innovazione come catalizzatore per la crescita. Questo ci ha permesso di sviluppare il nostro offering e di affacciarci sui mercati internazionali con soluzioni all’avanguardia. Siamo orgogliosi di avere vinto con un progetto che unisce la nostra passione per l’innovazione e la responsabilità sociale.”“Amiamo contraddistinguerci per lo sviluppo di soluzioni innovative che nascono direttamente dalle reali esigenze di mercato, in modo da sviluppare soluzioni R&D, persino a livello precompetitivo, che veramente portino beneficio alla comunità e ai nostri clienti. La cooperazione tra partner e la composizione del consorzio, che include due broadcaster, assicura che il progetto risponda a bisogni reali,” aggiunge Francesco Moretti, CEO Fincons.US e Fincons Group Deputy CEO. Per raggiungere questi obiettivi ambiziosi, il team ha sviluppato un workflow integrato all’interno di un ambiente broadcast che riproduce, in tempo reale, l’interprete della lingua dei segni come essere umano realistico virtuale. L’interprete della lingua dei segni può trovarsi in uno studio remoto, mentre il linguaggio dei segni anima l’essere umano virtuale generato presso il broadcaster. La tecnologia si basa su algoritmi di advanced Deep Learning che tracciano i movimenti del corpo, viso e mani derivandone i parametri necessari per animare l’essere umano virtuale. Il risultato finale è un avatar 3D fotorealistico, soprannominato “realatar”, per la sua corrispondenza con la persona reale.

WatchGuard Technologies annuncia l’acquisizione di Panda Security

WatchGuard® Technologies, produttore di soluzioni per la sicurezza e l’intelligence delle reti, per il Wi-Fi sicuro e l’autenticazione multi-fattore, annuncia oggi a livello mondiale di aver siglato un accordo definitivo per acquisire Panda Security, fornitore di soluzioni per la protezione avanzata degli endpoint. Una volta completata l’integrazione, la community congiunta di clienti e partner trarrà vantaggio da una potente piattaforma di sicurezza che collega la rete e il perimetro degli utenti, promuovendo quella combinazione di funzionalità di sicurezza innovative e packaging semplificato, capacità di deployment e gestione semplifice, per le quali entrambe le aziende sono conosciute oggi.

TransAct Technologies to Present at the ICR Conference 2020

TransAct Technologies Incorporated (Nasdaq: TACT), a global leader in software-driven technology and printing solutions for high-growth markets, announced today that the Company will participate in the 2020 ICR Conference on Monday, January 13, 2020 at the Grande Lakes Hotel & Resort in Orlando, FL. Bart Shuldman, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of TransAct Technologies, will host a formal presentation at 2:30 p.m. ET which will be webcast live and available at https://transacttech.gcs-web.com/. Mr. Shuldman will also conduct individual and group meetings with institutional investors throughout the day.TransAct Technologies Incorporated is a global leader in developing software-driven technology and printing solutions for high-growth markets including restaurant solutions, POS automation, casino and gaming, and oil and gas. The Company’s solutions are designed from the ground up based on customer requirements and are sold under the BOHA!™, AccuDate™, EPICENTRAL®, Epic®, Ithaca® and Printrex® brands. TransAct has sold over 3.3 million printers and terminals around the world and is committed to providing world-class service, spare parts and accessories to support its installed product base. Through the TransAct Services Group, the Company also provides customers with a complete range of supplies and consumable items both online at http://www.transactsupplies.com and through its direct sales team.

World’s First Quantum-Safe Connected Car Secured by ISARA

Technology from ISARA Corporation, the world’s leading provider of quantum-safe and crypto-agile security, ensured that the Karma Revero GT demonstration car at this year’s Consumer Electronics Show (CES) can send and receive electronic voice data without fear that the information will be hijacked or harvested – even by a quantum-enabled adversary.
ISARA is among several Canadian technology innovators selected by the APMA (Automotive Parts Manufacturers’ Association) – Canada’s national automotive association representing OEM producers of parts, equipment, tools, supplies, advanced technology, and services for the worldwide automotive industry – for inclusion in the demonstration car at APMA’s booth within the Smart Cities showcase (Booth 1025).As vehicles are designed to update software regularly and communicate over the air, the development of quantum computers during the next decade threatens to make them vulnerable to hackers. Quantum computers operate differently than digital computers and will be capable of breaking traditional encryption algorithms that keep data secure.For the luxury electric Karma Revero GT demonstration car, commercially released products including the ISARA Catalyst™ TLS Testbed were used to create a secure connection using hybrid cryptography that combines ECDH and Kyber for key establishment and Dilithium for authentication – all algorithms implemented in the commercially available ISARA Radiate™ Quantum-safe Toolkit. This was integrated into iNAGO’s netpeople driver assistant to make the car’s connection to the cloud quantum-safe.“iNAGO’s netpeople assistant platform helps automotive companies deliver connected content and services that are unique to the car and personalized to each driver, so a lot of personal information travels across our networks that we need to keep private for drivers and for auto makers,” said Ron DiCarlantonio, iNAGO founder and CEO. “ISARA’s tools were vital to creating a secure environment that didn’t slow down data transfer to create a seamless experience that users can enjoy with confidence.” APMA brings together the most innovative companies in Canada to showcase the country’s cutting-edge automotive technologies. After CES, this year’s APMA demonstration car will tour auto shows around the world to illustrate how Canadian technology can improve a vehicle’s safety, reliability and driver experience.
Karma, a high-tech incubator and creator of luxury electric vehicles, chose to participate in the Province of Ontario, AVIN/APMA demonstration zone initiative because it recognizes the importance of thinking globally from its California home.“Karma is especially positioned to support luxury lifestyles with a smart and connected electric vehicle,” said Lewis Liu, Karma’s Vice President of Business Development and Strategy.

Starpharma: Commencement of Phase 1 Trial for AZD0466 Utilising DEP® Delivery Technology

Starpharma (ASX:SPL, OTCQX:SPHRY) today announced that AstraZeneca (LSE/STO/NYSE:AZN) has commenced a phase 1 clinical trial of AZD0466 (DEP® Bcl2/xL conjugate) and the first patient has been successfully dosed. The trial will recruit patients with a range of cancers and will be conducted at 4-5 US sites.The development of AZD0466, is being progressed under a multi-product license whereby Starpharma is eligible to receive development, launch and sales milestones of up to US$124 million, plus tiered royalties on net sales. The first dose of AZD0466 administered in the phase 1 trial has triggered a milestone payment to Starpharma of US$3 million. AstraZeneca also funds the development costs of DEP® AstraZeneca products under the license.AstraZeneca describes AZD0466 as having the potential to be a ‘best-in-class’ agent in this field with a broad opportunity in solid and haematological tumours (blood cancers) due to its ability to target both Bcl2 and Bcl/xL1.
Bcl2 is a clinically validated oncology target with the Bcl2 inhibitor, venetoclax (Venclexta™ – AbbVie/Genentech), being approved by the US FDA in 2016 with estimated peak global sales projected to be between US$2-3 billion2.
Dr Jackie Fairley, Starpharma CEO, commented: “It is really exciting to achieve this important milestone both for our collaboration with AstraZeneca and for Starpharma’s DEP® platform. This is our first partnered DEP® product to enter the clinic, alongside our three internal DEP® products, DEP® docetaxel, DEP® cabazitaxel and DEP® irinotecan. AZD0466 is a great illustration of the benefits that can be created for novel agents using Starpharma’s DEP® platform and we look forward to further updates as the trial progresses.”

Concord Safe Technology to Host Expert Panel on Wireless Risks

On Sunday, January 12, 2020, from 2-5 p.m., Concord Safe Technology, in collaboration with The EMR Network, will host an Expert Panel, “Wireless Technology in Our Midst: How Wi-Fi, Smart Meters, Cell Antennas and 4G/5G ‘Antenna Densification’ Present Risks to Health, Privacy, Security and the Planet” at the Willard Elementary School, 185 Powder Mill Road in Concord. Admission is free.The objective is to educate local citizens and governing boards in Concord, MA about the little understood health and privacy risks, and other unintended consequences from:placing radiating wireless routers in Concord’s new middle school and new children’s room at the Concord Free Public Library;placing radiating wireless “smart” meters on homes;placing radiating cellular antennas on municipal infrastructure in residential neighborhoods; risks from 4G/5G “antenna densification”, expected to present significantly greater health and mental health risks from higher frequencies, greater intensity of pulsations, closer proximity of small cell antennas, and from new indoor exposures from the Internet of Things (IoT).

Ambarella to Demonstrate Advanced Automotive ADAS and AD Technologies During CES 2020

Ambarella, Inc. (Nasdaq: AMBA), an AI vision silicon company, will demonstrate advanced ADAS and AD applications based on Ambarella’s CVflow® SoC family at a private event during CES 2020 in Las Vegas. Ambarella will perform autonomous driving and parking demonstrations using its Embedded Vehicle Autonomy (EVA), a self-driving vehicle, on Las Vegas roads. EVA builds upon 20 years of autonomous vehicle research and utilizes CVflow embedded processors to run AI-based computer vision algorithms. Its camera perception and 8-megapixel stereovision are implemented using Ambarella CV2 processors. Key third-party demonstrations are as follows: Mercedes-Benz will demonstrate its CV2-based Cargo Recognition and Organization System (CoROS): A camera assistant in the cargo space automatically recognizes registered parcels using barcodes and the symbols on the outside of the parcels. This process is done in fractions of a second, replacing manual, time-consuming scanning and sorting of each shipment.
Germany-based ADAS software supplier HELLA Aglaia will feature its latest suite of deep learning ADAS algorithms including multi-class object detection, detection of driving area limitations, depth estimation, and classification of traffic lights and traffic signs. Running on a single Ambarella CV22 CVflow SoC, this ADAS platform supports the development of single-box, forward-facing ADAS cameras.
Korea-based StradVision will demonstrate its suite of front ADAS and driver monitoring system (DMS) algorithms running on a single CV22. Connected to an 8-megapixel front-facing camera and an additional interior facing camera, this system will be installed and running in a vehicle.
Israel-based EyeSight’s driver monitoring solution (DMS) will be shown on a system with three cameras. In this demonstration, Ambarella’s CV25 simultaneously processes a monochrome driver-facing camera, and two RGB-IR in-cabin cameras (each with a different field of view). Israel-based Brodmann 17’s ADAS solutions suite will showcase the company’s deep learning algorithms which include vehicle detection, distance estimation, and real-time forward collision warning running on a CV22 SoC. Other live demonstrations will include camera-based electronic mirrors with blind spot detection (BSD) and intelligent around view monitoring (AVM).

ReposiTrak Named Top Technology Provider by Food Logistics

ReposiTrak Inc., the industry leader in solutions for out-of-stock replenishment, sourcing, food safety, and risk management for the retail supply chain, is on the Food Logistics annual FL100+ Top Software and Technology Providers list for the fourth time in the last five years. The 2019 FL100+ list serves as a resource guide of software and technology providers whose products and services are critical for companies in the global food and beverage supply chain.
The ReposiTrak Speed Retail Platform drives growth and supports all supply and demand chain activities for retailers, manufacturers, and their trading partners, consisting of three product families; Compliance & Risk Management, Supply Chain Solutions, and MarketPlace Sourcing and B2B Commerce. Delivered via one technology platform, all the applications are mutually reinforcing and work synergistically to create value and positive impact across the entire enterprise.

GTY Technology to Participate in January 2020 Investor Conference

GTY Technology Holdings Inc. (Nasdaq: GTYH) (“GTY”), a leading provider of SaaS/Cloud solutions for the public sector, will be attending the Annual Needham Growth Conference at the Lotte New York Palace on Tuesday, January 14, 2020. Stephen Rohleder, Chairman & CEO, and John Curran, CFO, will be speaking at 10:40 AM ET at the conference to discuss progress to date and the company’s strategic plans going forward.
GTY Technology Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: GTYH) (“GTY”) brings leading government technology companies together to achieve a new standard in citizen engagement and resource management. Through its six business units, GTY offers an intuitive cloud-based suite of solutions for state and local governments spanning functions in procurement, payments, grant management, budgeting, and permitting: Bonfire provides strategic sourcing and procurement software to enable confident and compliant spending decisions; CityBase provides government payment solutions to connect constituents with utilities and government agencies; eCivis offers a grant management system to maximize grant revenues and track performance; Open Counter provides government payment software to guide applicants through complex permitting and licensing procedures; Questica offers budget preparation and management software to deliver on financial and non-financial strategic objectives; Sherpa provides public sector budgeting software and consulting services.

Akili Technology Improves Cognitive Impairments in Adults with Major Depressive Disorder

Akili Interactive (“Akili” or “Company”), today announced results of its randomized, controlled study of digital therapeutic AKL-T03 as a treatment for cognitive impairments adjunct to anti-depressant medication in adults with MDD. AKL-T03 demonstrated a statistically significant improvement in sustained attention compared to control. Results of the study were presented yesterday at the 58th Annual Meeting of the American College of Neuropsychopharmacology (ACNP). Cognitive impairment is a fundamental diagnostic criterion of depression, and the majority of people living with MDD experience substantial cognitive issues, including with attention, decision-making and processing speed. Such cognitive impairments have been shown to be a predictor of daily function. More than 16 million people are living with MDD, and a majority have cognitive deficits on neuropsychological tests and/or self-report cognitive issues, yet their options for treatment are limited. AKL-T03 is designed to improve specific cognitive functions and may play a complementary role to antidepressants in the holistic treatment of MDD. AKL-T03 was built on Akili’s SSME technology engine, which deploys sensory and motor stimuli to target and activate the fronto-parietal network in the brain, known to play a key role in cognitive function. The treatment is delivered through a captivating action video game to drive enjoyment and compliance.
In the study, AKL-T03 showed a statistically significant improvement in sustained attention compared to control (p=0.002) on the predefined primary endpoint, as measured by the Test of Variables of Attention (T.O.V.A.®), an FDA-cleared objective measure of attention. Engagement with AKL-T03 also showed a strong correlation with improved processing speed. AKL-T03 was shown to be safe in this study, with no serious adverse events observed. Results of the study will be submitted for publication in a peer-reviewed journal.

Singapore BIGO Technology Integrates Artificial Intelligence Into Communication Apps

Leading technology company from Singapore BIGO Technology (BIGO), the holding company for popular new age communication platforms like Bigo Live (Live Streaming), Likee (Short-form Videos), and imo (Video Communication) has shared that they use Artificial Intelligence (AI) as a foundation to create a more engaging, world-class immersive experience for their users.
Bigo Live, the popular live broadcasting app allows users to share real-time experiences with their friends. The app also allows viewers to comment or send virtual gifts to their favorite broadcasters to show their support. Most of Bigo Live’s broadcasters use the platform to showcase their talents including dancing, singing, magic tricks and more. Bigo Live broadcasters can sometimes use this platform as a revenue source, transforming the virtual gifts sent in support by fans into cash.Likee, which has garnered popularity very quickly is a short-form video platform with unique features that allow users to do “magic” tricks like disappearing, change the color of their hair, apply different styles of makeup, take on a different character and use fun stickers to animate their videos. Likee won the Google Awards in 2017 for “Best App of the Year”, and is one of the “Most Downloaded Apps” in 2019.Together, these platforms service over 300 million active users on a monthly basis in more than 150 countries. In order to keep up with endless data being transmitted, AI is particularly important in deciphering, segregating, and analyzing large pockets of data, with key focus in the distinct areas of (1) Deepening user engagement, (2) Enhancing user experience, (3) Recommending feed to users, and (4) Ensuring a holistic and clean platform environment. With 509 technological patents awaiting approval and 105 approved patents under its belt, it is evident that BIGO’s central interest is a heavy investment in the area and the development of AI; ensuring that they stay ahead of the game.

Raymond James 2019 Technology Investors Conference

AeroVironment, Inc. (NASDAQ: AVAV), a global leader in unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), today announced that President and Chief Executive Officer Wahid Nawabi will present at the Raymond James 2019 Technology Investors Conference in New York City on Wednesday, December 11, 2019 at 10:10 a.m. Eastern Time. A live audio webcast of the presentation will be available in the Events and Presentations section of the AeroVironment website at http://investor.avinc.com/events.cfm. A replay of the webcast will be available for 90 days. AeroVironment (NASDAQ: AVAV) provides customers with more actionable intelligence so they can proceed with certainty. Based in California, AeroVironment is a global leader in unmanned aircraft systems and tactical missile systems, and serves defense, government, and commercial customers. For more information visit http://www.avinc.com.

ASAE Technology Exploration Conference

Nearly 900 association and industry professionals participated in the revitalized Technology Exploration Conference (TEC), December 3-4, and took part in over 30 high-level education sessions and the exhibit hall. The event was held at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, DC.The final attendance was 898: Execs (Association Executives, Consultants, Speakers) 468, Exhibitors (Industry Partners, Exhibiting Booth Staff) 346, and Other (Press, Staff, and Vendors) 84. Additionally, there were 109 companies representing 150 booths that exhibited in the expo hall this year.Gary Shapiro, President and CEO of the Consumer Technology Association, opened the event by outlining the impact of technology on the global economy. He also shared insights on how the association community can prepare its workforce to meet the technology demands of the future. For the second half of his keynote, Shapiro was joined by Sherrell Dorsey, Founder and CEO of ThePLUG, for an engaging on-stage interview. They addressed topical issues around filling the technology skills gap, and how to embrace resiliency as individuals and organizations as we become more reliant on technology.ASAE offered association professionals four additional educational opportunities to explore prior to and during the event.
Digital Convergence – The full-day program held on Monday offered attendees the opportunity to hear experts from inside and outside of the association space such as Inteleos and the International Monetary Fund. They discussed what Digital Transformation means for associations beyond the buzzwords.Technical Project Management – This preconference workshop provided attendees with the foundational elements for project management basics and methodologies.Women Executives Forum: Retaining Human Dignity in a Technology-Driven Work Force – Addressed the importance of humanity in a successful work force as technology plays an increasing role in our lives.Next, Now! – A new addition, this program created by industry partners connected attendees with the latest trends and tools in the technology industry through this special track of sessions.

Technology Platforms, and Manufacturing Capabilities

Sangamo Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: SGMO), a genomic medicine company, today announced that the Company plans to host an R&D Day on December 17, 2019 at 8am Eastern Time in New York City. Sangamo executives and scientists will provide updates across the Company’s clinical and preclinical pipeline of genomic medicine product candidates, offer perspective on clinical data being presented at the upcoming American Society of Hematology Annual Meeting, and provide an overview of the Company’s manufacturing capabilities to support clinical and commercial supply.A live webcast of the R&D Day including audio and slides will be available on the Events and Presentations page of the Sangamo website. A replay of the event will be archived on the website.
Sangamo Therapeutics is committed to translating ground-breaking science into genomic medicines with the potential to transform patients’ lives using gene therapy, ex vivo gene-edited cell therapy, and in vivo genome editing and gene regulation. For more information about Sangamo, visit http://www.sangamo.com.