Australia, Thailand, Canada and Malaysia make up the rest of the top five markets. Japan is sixth most popular, followed by Singapore, the UK, New Zealand and France.

Of the ten most popular Asian-buyer markets, six are in the Asia Pacific. The US, Canada, the UK and France are the only top-ten nations not in the Asia Pacific.

Juwai IQI’s report identifies four drivers of Asian cross-border buying demand.

Interest rates have dropped to historic lows and monetary stimulus has helped drive prices upward in many markets. Buyers worry as a result that they will miss out on future price gains. They are eager to find opportunities to benefit from price growth.

Because of the pandemic, many Asian buyers have reevaluated their cross-border real estate priorities. This is similar to changes that have occurred within local markets.

Some Asian cross-border buyers are also driven by factors in their home markets that make investing there less appealing. In China, government real estate restrictions cause some buyers to look overseas. Other countries face insufficient inventory or weak confidence. There is a large number of buyers who postponed acquisitions during the pandemic and are eager to make up for lost time.

“In 2020, the pandemic scrambled existing patterns of investment, migration and overseas education,” said Juwai IQI Co-Founder and Group Executive Chairman Georg Chmiel.

“All of these factors have a direct bearing on Asian cross-border real estate investment.”

The press release Six of Top 10 Markets for Asian Cross-Border Real Estate Buyers are in the Asia Pacific: Juwai IQI comes from Xinwengao.com press release distribution and journalist media database service in China.

This startling statistic comes from Juwai IQI’s new Q1 2021 residential real estate report, “Asian Investment in Australia.” The unprecedented report is sponsored by Kay & Burton, the leader in Melbourne’s premium real estate market.

China is not the only major Asian investor in Australia, however. Singapore, Malaysia, and Japan also lead in inbound investment. Thailand and Vietnam are prominent growth countries.

COVID-19 has had a significant negative impact, knocking Chinese real estate buyer enquiries back by some 19.2% in 2020.

Juwai IQI Co-Founder and Group Executive Chairman Georg Chmiel said:

“What you can obtain by reading the ‘Asian Investment in Australia’ report is a clear overview of one of the world’s most significant channels of residential property investment. The report includes data on total investment by source country, investor preferences, the impact of COVID-19 and the post-pandemic outlook.”

“Asian Investment in Australia” also includes an exclusive interview with Jamie Mi, Partner & Head of International Division at Kay & Burton, the report’s sponsor. Mi explains why she expects inbound investment to rebound from the second half of 2021 and Significant Investor Visas seems to have accelerated.

Kay & Burton’s Mi said:

“Thee Asian communities overseas are watching Australia very closely. There are many positive reasons they like Australia, including education, the stable political environment, and how we are handling COVID-19 thus far.

“Next year, there will be plenty of buyers coming in and plenty of offshore wealth invested in Australia. It will be Asian buyers, and also buyers from the U.S. and U.K. and expats.”

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Global investment to learning technology companies surged to a breathtaking $36.38 billion in 2020, up dramatically from the $18.66 billion invested in 2019 and more than double the $16.34 billion invested in 2018. The number of deals spiked from 896 in 2019 to 1,251 deals in 2020.

This whitepaper breaks out investments made to ten types of learning technology products: three legacy products and seven advanced learning technologies. The legacy products include Self-pace eLearning (asynchronous courseware), Digital ReferenceWare (test prep, audiobooks, videos, manuals, etc.), and Collaboration-based Learning (synchronous live online classes and tutoring)

The advanced learning technology products include AI-based Learning, Mixed Reality Learning (Simulation, AR, and VR), Game-based Learning, Cognitive Learning (behavior modification), Mobile Learning, Location-based Learning, and Education and Training Bots (both physical and virtual).

“Despite the massive funding going to Chinese companies, the US accounted for the highest amounts of funding,” comments Sam Adkins, the Chief Researcher at Metaari. “Just over $16.15 billion went to 611 US learning technology developers in 2020. This is 44.4% of all global investments made in 2020.”

There were very large investments made to online learning companies in China, but only to a few companies. A full 31.6% ($11.52 billion) of all global investments in 2020 went to just 125 Chinese companies. Yet, this funding was highly concentrated in just two companies: Yuanfudao and Zuoyebang. Combined, they garnered 50.8% of all funding going to Chinese learning technology developers in 2020.

“Combined, the US and China accounted for 76.0% of all global funding in 2020,” comments Adkins. “Yet, there are major differences in the investment patterns in China and the US. In China, investors pumped very large amounts into a relatively small number of companies and most of them offer live online classes.”

Investments in the US were much smaller than China but went to a large number of companies. The one striking thing about the investment patterns in the US is the keen investor interest in AI-based Learning companies. A total of $8.45 billion was invested in 287 AI-based Learning companies in the US in 2020. To put this in context, a full 83% of all global investments in AI-based Learning went to US companies. In sharp contrast, “only” $534.6 million went to just 22 AI-based Learning companies in China; a mere 5.3% of the total global investments made to AI-based Learning companies.

Investment in corporate-facing companies in 2020 nearly doubled compared to 2019; investment reached a breathtaking $10.39 billion in 2019. A massive $17.22 billion went to 702 corporate-facing companies in 2020.

Funding declined for consumer-facing learning technology companies in 2019 but rebounded dramatically in 2020. Funding dropped to $6.67 billion in 2019, but spiked to $13.48 billion in 2020.

In 2019, there were only 84 deals made with PreK-12 learning technology companies and investment fell to $855.32 million. This changed dramatically in 2020, with $4.39 billion going to 107 companies serving the PreK-12 segment. In 2020, funding to learning technology suppliers serving the global higher education segments surged to $1.09 billion.

The big winners in 2020 were AI-based Learning developers, Collaboration-based Learning (live online tutoring) providers, Mixed Reality Learning developers, and Mobile Learning edtech companies. But it was AI-based Learning that attracted the largest amount of funding by a wide margin.

An astonishing $3.67 billion was invested in 120 AI-based Learning companies in 2019. This pales in comparison to the $10.17 billion that went to 359 AI-based Learning companies in 2020. The vast majority (83%) of funding went to US startups.

Corporations (particularly healthcare firms) are the top buyers of AI-based Learning followed by federal government agencies across the planet. Companies and agencies are using AI-based Learning in cybersecurity training, pre-employment assessment, intelligent business simulations, augmented predictive analytics (also called insight engines), big data visualization, knowledge graphing, digital twins and digital employees, and a relatively new trend, AI-based IT operations and support (AIOps). AI has essentially reinvented the call center industry.

AI-based Learning is used in five major ways in healthcare: pathology, analytics, diagnosis, etiology (causation), and treatment (therapy). When enhanced with AI, platforms designed for all five become knowledge engines.

“Perhaps the greatest impact on AI-based Learning in the healthcare industry are the advances being made in precision medicine, clinical decision support, and in imaging diagnostics,” adds Adkins.

There was a sharp spike in investments made to PreK-12 learning technology providers in India. Just under $3.0 billion ($2.96 billion) in capital flowed to 114 learning technology companies in India in 2020, but 38% of this went to just one company; the online education juggernaut BYJU’S raised $1.11 billion in five rounds in 2020.

Learning technology investments spiked in the UK and Germany in 2020 but declined in France and Canada compared to 2019. Investments rebounded in the Nordic Cluster, Israel, and Australia after declines in 2019. Investment activity is inherently unpredictable and nowhere is that more apparent than the rebounds and declines in 2020.

Latin America is again a hotbed of investment in edtech startups after three years of decline. In 2019, only $98.7 million was invested in just 12 learning technology companies in the region. That changed dramatically in 2020 with 23 companies raising $346.0 million in funding.

Eighteen edtech companies in Southeast Asia raised a combined total of $327.8 million in funding in 2019, up more than four times from the $75.5 million invested in 2018. This spiked dramatically in 2020 with $595.9 million going to 41 edtech companies in the region.

About Metaari

Metaari (formerly Ambient Insight) is an ethics-based quantitative market research firm that identifies revenue opportunities for advanced learning technology suppliers. We track the learning technology markets in 126 countries. We have the most complete view of the international learning technology market in the industry. Metaari focusses solely on advanced learning technology research on products that utilize psychometrics, neuroscience, location intelligence, game mechanics, robotics, cognitive computing, artificial intelligence, virtual reality, and augmented reality.

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About Kortek
Kortek Industries Pty Limited is a leader in the endpoint technologies used to build connected critical infrastructure and the Internet of Things (IoT). The company’s intellectual property and know-how have been developed by a team of industry veterans with a long history of creating disruptive new technologies. Kortek’s solutions cover a diverse range of industrial, agricultural, medical, utility and government applications, focusing on a unique embedded architecture and devices that can remotely monitor and control essential operational equipment. As an early entrant in the IoT, Kortek continues to file patent applications throughout the world and currently holds patents that cover a number of aspects in the United States, Europe, Japan, Australia, South Korea, and China.

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For more information and to register, please go to: https://live.parksystems.com/nssa2020/

“NanoScientific Symposium Asia is a valuable opportunity for people doing scientific research using SPM who want a chance to hear from and network with experts in the field,” states Keibock Lee, Park Systems President. “We encourage all who are interested in Nano Metrology to attend and experience these insightful presentations.”

Scanning probe microscopy, including the AFM, is gaining popularity thanks to its powerful nanoscale imaging and measurement capability, versatility in applications from semiconductor, chemistry to life sciences and recent advances in the ease of use. This virtual event brings together a leading group of experts on a variety of topics and will be a great networking opportunity.

“The Nanotechnology World Association is proud to sponsor the NanoScientific Symposium Asia. It is a great opportunity to hear from academic and industrial experts from across the world, as they share their perspectives and insights on multiple topics relevant to all of us. We invite all professionals in our field to attend,” comments Marine Le Bouar, CEO, Nanotechnology World Association, sponsor of NanoScientific Symposiums.

Some of the presentations at NanoScientific Symposium Asia include:

Prof. Nam-Joon Cho | Nanyang Technological University, Singapore

Nanomechanical Mapping of Viral Protein Binding Interactions with Phosphoinositide Receptors and Pharmaceutical Drug Screening

Dr. Jae Sung Yun | University of New South Wales, Australia

Probing nanoscale defects in emerging photovoltaic materials using scanning probe microscopy

Dr. Tan Kim Song | Malaysian Rubber Board, Malaysia

Studies of natural rubber (NR) based materials using atomic force microscopy (AFM) technique.

Dr. Wang Junyong | National University Singapore, Singapore

Light-emitting diodes based on atomically thin semiconductors

Dr. Sang-Joon Cho | Park Systems, Korea

Optical Hybrid SPM technology Development

Dr. Murni Handayani | Indonesian Institute of Sciences, Indonesia

Two wired single molecular diodes based on porphyrin-imide dyads connected covalently between Single-walled carbon nanotubes as electrodes

Ilka Hermes (Principal Scientist) | Park Systems Europe, Germany

Stabilizing the piezoresponse via dual frequency resonance tracking

Dr. Persia Ada N. de Yro | Department of Science and Technology, Philippines

Nanomaterials charactization and nanotechnology research in DOST-ITDI

Dr. Jake Kim | Park Systems, Korea

A comparative study for surface potential mapping using KPFM

NanoScientific published quarterly since 2014 showcases advancements in the field of nanoscience and nanotechnology across a wide range of multi-disciplinary areas of research and has a global distribution of over 40,000 in North America, Europe and Asia. NanoScientific Symposiums in 2019 are also being held in New York, Italy, Korea, China & Mexico.

About Park Systems

Park Systems is a world-leading manufacturer of atomic force microscopy (AFM) systems with a complete range of products for researchers and industry engineers in the chemistry, materials, physics, life sciences, and semiconductor and data storage industries. Park’s products are used by more than a thousand institutions and corporations worldwide. Park’s AFM provides the highest data accuracy at nanoscale resolution, superior productivity, and the lowest operating cost, thanks to its unique technology and innovative engineering. Park Systems, Inc. is headquartered in Santa Clara, California with its global manufacturing and R&D headquarters in Korea. Park’s products are sold and supported worldwide with regional headquarters in the US, Korea, Japan, Singapore, Germany, China and Mexico, and distribution partners throughout Europe, Asia, and the Americas. Please visit http://www.parksystems.com or send an email to inquiry@parkssystems.com for more information.

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UNITS offers commercial and residential customers best-in-class containers and a hassle-free method for moving or storing personal belongings. Currently, UNITS Storage and Service Centers reach over 500 cities throughout the United States.

“We’re incredibly excited to start growing internationally,” UNITS Moving and Portable Storage CEO Michael McAlhany said. “We have no doubt our business model and service offering will translate to success for franchisees across the globe. It is an extremely scalable model with a tremendous ROI that provides both B2B and B2C business opportunities.”

The moving and portable storage industry continues to grow and find success. Even during slower economic times, the need for moving and storage services remains strong. The flexibility of the UNITS Moving and Portable Storage model gives both consumers and businesses a local solution that works with their needs and provides a necessary service during these uncertain times.

As a result of their partnership with World Franchise Associates, there are now UNITS franchise opportunities available across Asia, Europe, the Middle East, and Australia. International expansion markets are now available in the following countries and regions: Australia, Cambodia, China, France, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Ireland, KSA, Kuwait, Malaysia, Myanmar, New Zealand, Philippines, Qatar, Singapore, South Africa, Taiwan, Thailand, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, Vietnam, and Scandinavia.

UNITS’ ideal candidates can manage a small team and hold them accountable for the daily activities, with many of the responsibilities able to be handled remotely. UNITS is also looking for empire builders who are looking to grow their portfolio with a proven model of success. While UNITS is expanding internationally, there are key markets still available in major metropolitan areas across the U.S.

To learn more about franchise opportunities with UNITS Moving and Portable Storage, visit https://www.unitsfranchisegroup.com/.

ABOUT UNITS® Moving and Portable Storage

Established in 2003, UNITS® Moving and Portable Storage is an Inc. 5000-ranked franchise that was founded by Michael McAlhany during the emergence of the moving and portable storage industry. The company’s mission was to provide personal customer service and supply the most innovative and highest quality equipment. Nationwide UNITS® Moving and Portable Storage are locally-owned and operated and familiar with the communities they serve. UNITS® Moving and Portable Storage offers high-quality constructed containers featuring barn-style doors and all-steel construction. The UNITS® Moving and Portable Storage container is clean, weather-resistant, spacious, and available in 16-ft. lengths. The UNITS® Moving and Portable Storage robotic delivery system is the most technologically advanced in the industry, virtually eliminating any shift in contents when lifting containers on and off transport vehicles. The container may be placed in a UNITS® Moving and Portable Storage service center or at the customers’ desired location, always at ground level for easy access. The national network of UNITS® Moving and Portable Storage and Service Centers currently services over 500 cities in North America with additional locations scheduled to open in 2020 and 2021.

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• 80% of foreign buyer transactions were residential and valued under $1M each
• 86.3% were new dwellings and vacant land
• VIC, NSW, QLD: these three states alone accounted for 94.6% of investment value and 92.2% of transactions.
• Foreigners buy to hold. Foreign buyers purchased $7.5 billion of property in the 12 months but only sold property worth $990 million.

Juwai IQI Executive Chairman Georg Chmiel said:

“The FIRB data is fascinating and confirms some things that we already know. Victoria is the most popular state. When foreigners buy, they very seldom sell. Foreign buyers far prefer to buy new property.”

About Asian buyer trends and the Spring Market, Mr. Chmiel said:

“The spring market is suffering from fewer overseas buyers, both pure investors and those moving to Australia to live. Our data shows there are fewer Chinese, fewer Koreans, fewer Indians looking at Sydney real estate because travel is so difficult. That’s a big problem for the market in newly developed apartments. Developer Harry Triguboff was just calling on the government to permit more migration.

“Although foreign-buyer transactions are down this year due to the pandemic, there is also good news. Australia’s reputation has been buffed and shined to a new level of polish. The country is wisely managing the pandemic and is likely to have positive economic growth this year despite the crisis. Australia does compete for investment with the other primary English-speaking countries. We believe 2020 will be a pivot point, after which demand by foreign investors, students, and residents will climb in Australia at the expense of the U.S. and the U.K.

“The good news about Chinese real estate investment is that China’s economy is doing well, buyers have money and motivation, and Australia’s reputation and desirability have soared due to its impressive response to the pandemic.

“The bad news is that transactions have dropped precipitously due to travel bans and other practical difficulties. The real estate team at IQI WA has just sold eight homes –including two houses and six new apartments– to buyers from greater China. Transactions do happen. The foreign buyers making purchases now are actually in Australia or are willing to buy site-unseen. Live video and 3D tours make many sales possible that otherwise wouldn’t happen.

“So, Chinese buying will be back after the pandemic. That’s good news for the unprecedented surplus of new housing stock, especially inner-city apartments of the kind that appeal to buyers from Asia.

“Two big questions are what will happen with Victoria and Queensland. The two states have had opposite fates this year. Will Victoria lose its top ranking with international students, migrants, ex-pats, and buyers? I don’t yet know.

“It is plausible that Queensland will see an increase in international buyer market share due to its affordability, lower congestion, and good handling of the coronavirus. Again, it’s too soon to know.”

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“A new age requires a new voice. Climate & Capital Media is all about the emerging climate economy,” said founder Peter McKillop. “By bringing together people and capital with a shared mission of solving climate change, we represent a new kind of media organization that’s dedicated to a more equitable and sustainable economy.”

As a membership service, Climate&Capital will publish content, host events, and manage a directory, all with the goal of accelerating climate action at scale. Unlike other publications, Climate&Capital focuses exclusively on the climate economy, with an independent editorial policy that emphasizes conversations and engagement among the doers, the seekers, and the market influencers of the climate economy.

“We need bold and meaningful action on climate change,” said co-founder David Garrison. “And to move people and capital center stage, we need new ideas, new models, and new kinds of connections. “Our goal is for Climate&Capital to stand at the center of the emerging climate economy — to be a trusted source as we lead the transformations we all want to see.”

In addition to the Ten to Watch feature, recent stories published on Climate&Capital include a leadership discussion with Matthew Weatherley-White, a look at New Zealand’s ground-breaking adoption of the Taskforce on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) guidelines, a quick take on how luxury fashion is embracing climate finance, and a podcast interview of journalist-author Jonathan Alter about what Joe Biden should learn from Jimmy Carter in pushing his climate agenda.

McKillop was formerly a Managing Director at BlackRock, where he was responsible for leading the firm’s strategic communications and messaging for its iShares ETF and Indexing business. He has also held senior communication leadership positions at J.P. Morgan, KKR, UBS, and Bank of America. Before entering the financial communications field, Peter was a senior correspondent and bureau chief for Newsweek in New York, Tokyo, and Hong Kong.

Garrison has advised leaders on the most difficult challenges of building meaningful brands. He previously founded the Brytemoore Group, a brand consulting firm focused on bold transformations and was a founding principal of Edelman Consulting, the former management strategy consulting arm of global communications firm Edelman. David previously held senior marketing and strategy roles in music, healthcare, and agencies.

Editors include:

Blair Palese (Global Climate Editor) — co-founder and former CEO of 350.org Australia, and previously communications director for Greenpeace International, Greenpeace USA and The Body Shop.

Howard Manly (Climate Justice Editor) — a veteran journalist who has spent most of his award-winning print and television career focused on the intersection of race, politics, and society, including as a writer for Newsweek, the Boston Globe, the Philadelphia Inquirer, and the Bay State Banner, one of the leading black newspapers in America. Manly is a senior fellow at the Charles Hamilton Houston Institute for Race and Justice at Harvard Law School.

John Howell (Climate Finance Weekly Editor) — co-founder, editorial director, and chief of thought leadership for 3BL Media, for which he managed all original editorial content, wrote, and edited newsletters, and created the Brands Taking Stands initiative.

Frank Gibney Jr. (Editorial Director) — a senior journalist, writer, and editor who worked for decades as a correspondent, bureau chief, and editor for Newsweek and TIME around the U.S. and East Asia, writing extensively about Japan, China, and Vietnam, and always business.

Jyotika Bindra (South Asia Editor) — a writer based in New Delhi who was previously a fashion manager with responsibility for conducting sustainability workshops with employees regarding the eco-friendly disposal of fashion materials.

Tom Fortier (Director of Operations) — a long-time client service and product management leader, having spent 20 years in the financial technology industry, including years with Thomson Reuters and Nasdaq.

Climate&Capital is also supported by a group of advisors from across the worlds of business, finance, and media including:

Kofi Appenteng — President of the Africa-American Institute (AAI)

Ashley Allen Jones — Founder of i2 Capital

Elan J Blutinger — Managing Director of Alpine Consolidated

Adi Ignatius — Editor-in-Chief of Harvard Business Review (HBR)

Erika Karp — Founder and CEO of Cornerstone Capital

Marcela Shine — Head of Community at Ureeka

Climate&Capital is offering premium subscribers a 90-day free trial. To subscribe, please go to https://www.climateandcapitalmedia.com/membership-account/membership-levels/.

About Climate & Capital Media

Climate & Capital Media is a global media organization that provides news, information, and connections to bring together people and capital to solve climate change. Its news service develops engaging, well-reported profiles that deliver practical investment and leadership insights on the fast-growing community of businesses addressing global warming and building a sustainable climate economy. Learn more about Climate&Capital at https://www.climateandcapitalmedia.com.

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Truescope is the innovation of John and business partner and product visionary, Michael Bade. The entrepreneurs have designed and built a media intelligence platform to help inform communicators about breaking news across all media types and identify issues and trends in real-time.

The platform which launched in Singapore and Australia today, harnesses the duo’s expertise delivering real insights for clients across many markets. The cloud-based technology and machine learning capabilities work at speed to analyse millions of social and mainstream media stories in real-time to deliver world-class insights.

“We think our approach to people, product and scalability is revolutionary in this space, and we all have the unequivocal mindset that the client experience (CX) is central to everything we do. We’re ready to build bridges between new technologies and the communications industry so our clients can immediately understand the value Truescope brings and see how different we are to what has come before us” said John.

As part of its strategic expansion across Asia-Pacific (APAC), Truescope has partnered with Dataxet Pte Ltd, a data intelligence company led by industry leaders David Liu and Jason Lee. Both played critical roles in establishing, growing and driving media intelligence solutions in the region for numerous global brands and organisations.

David Liu, co-founder of Dataxet said, “Truescope will be a great opportunity for us to champion smarter media intelligence for brands, using Singapore as a strategic launch pad.”

Jason Lee, Managing Partner of Dataxet and CEO of Truescope Singapore shared, “The future of media intelligence goes beyond traditional clippings or collation of brand mentions. Smart media intelligence provides critical objective insights about a brand or organisation in the media that can be accurately and rapidly delivered to C-suites and management in order to be fed back into brand strategy, positioning and product development. Combine media intelligence with internal brand data such as sales, revenue and CRM data, and you start closing the ROI loop in your marketing and communications efforts.”

Truescope’s capabilities combine and transform big data across media types and languages, into a single, coherent, and easily searchable database. With each media item, machine learning and natural language processing are used to distil sentiment, potential effects on brand reputation and assist brands in measuring brand awareness and communications effectiveness.

Beyond its access to numerous social channels for comprehensive coverage, the platform has also secured official partnerships such as Twitter, Singapore Press Holdings and Mediacorp. This will help other businesses determine the content most relevant to them across the platform by providing insights to consumer sentiment, brand awareness, campaign performance, customer experience and much more.

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Media Contact
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About Truescope: Truescope was founded in Australia to better inform communications. Our people and technology deliver real-time, actionable media intelligence and information to clients across Australia, New Zealand and South East Asia.

About Dataxet: Dataxet Pte Ltd is a leading integrated data intelligence holding company operating in Asia. Its branded networks provide best in class media monitoring services along with localised research and data analytics expertise to deliver accurate, applicable and actionable data insights. https://www.dataxet.net

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Hong Kong, China, January 29, 2019 /Xinwengao.com/ - 59.5% of locally-based firms are already using data automation apps compared to 25.8% in Singapore

HONG KONG, 29 JANUARY 2019 – Xero, the global small business platform, released its annual Accounting Industry Report for 2019. The report sheds light on the best practices of pacesetting firms1 to serve as benchmark for other firms to maximise their success in 2019 and beyond. Based on the findings, Hong Kong accounting firms are quick to adopt technology when compared to their counterparts in Singapore.

Furthermore, the report found that a larger number of accounting practices in Hong Kong (59.5%) are using data automation apps compared to their counterparts in Singapore (25.8%).

The adoption of such apps is especially popular with pacesetting companies who make up the top 15% of the market, boasting high growth and revenue rates, with 81% of such firms in Hong Kong declaring that they use automation apps when compared to just 34.5% in Singapore.

Xero surveyed 97 accounting and bookkeeping companies in Hong Kong and 157 in Singapore, asking their views across a range of different areas including opportunities for practices in technologies relating to compliance2, simple advisory3 and complex advisory4. The feedback also included views on the performance of apps used by pacesetting practices leading the market in terms of growth, and the priorities of said pacesetting firms in comparison to other firms.

The findings of the report also reveal that financial performance results in Hong Kong are higher than in Singapore with Hong Kong-based companies averaging HKD 2,739,000, compared to Singapore at HKD 1,384,268 (SGD 242,600) in total advisory revenue.

This shows that a higher adoption rate of automation tools in accounting firms positively impacts their ability to devote more time to higher-valued advisory services. Presently, the biggest users of automation tools are practices that provide complex advisory services (42.9%), followed by simple advisory services (33.3%) and basic compliance services (24%). The report also reveals a higher retention rate for high-value clients, with only 6.8% of client departures in the last 12 months. The figure in Singapore is lower with only 3.1% departures.

Accountancy firms that have been proactive in embracing new technology to aid the operational and profit-making functions of their business make around 20% more revenue than the industry average, doubling in total advisory revenue, whilst the cost to serve a single business client is around 80 hours less. However, Singapore-based companies are expected to quickly catch up in 2019 with 52.4% indicating they are considering implementing data automation tools in comparison to just 32.1% of Hong Kong-based firms.

The report outlines how the Hong Kong market has a bigger appetite for advisory services when compared to Singapore, which is estimated to have generated a revenue of over HKD 1.9 billion in 2018. Demand for simple and complex advisory services (50.2% of total revenue) is on par with compliance services (49.8% of total revenue), for example: compared to Singapore, revenue from compliance services (70.4%) is significantly higher than simple advisory (14.6%) and complex advisory (15%) services, indicating that routine year-on-year compliance work is still an intricate part of Singaporean accounting practice.

Accounting firms that would move into providing advisory practices look to prioritise the implementation of timesaving methods to reduce the time they spend chasing clients for documents and information (68.5%), documenting processes and creating workflows (66.7%). Another key area outlined in the report is that building advisory services can serve up to 50% – 70% more of their clients (38.9%) in a shorter space of time given that SMEs are increasingly looking for further support from their accounting advisors on forecasting, budgeting, cash flow and business planning, as well as startup mentoring and assistance with business development.

Kevin Fitzgerald, Regional Director for Asia, Xero, said, “With the increase in technology penetration giving rise to increased adoption of automation tools, we are seeing routine tasks giving way to more strategic, analytical work. The accounting industry is no exception as we see automation tools being an integral part of the workflow of accounting firms in Hong Kong and Singapore, and we expect this trend to continue in the next 24 months. By automating administrative jobs, accounting firms are getting into position to extend their capabilities beyond basic compliance services, to providing advisory services which is currently growing in demand. As accountants evolve into business advisors for their small business clients, we see our role here at Xero as an enabler and supporter for our accounting partners, helping them achieve success by leveraging market-leading applications, and banking and fintech partners in our ecosystem.”

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About the Accounting Bookkeeping Industry Report
The latest in Xero’s series of industry reports and pacesetter books, the Accounting Bookkeeping Industry Report presents a close-up look at five important areas to help practices gain insight on the opportunities, technologies and approaches of leading practices in comparison to other firms. The study was conducted as an online survey of accounting and bookkeeping practices in Singapore and Hong Kong.

About Xero
Born in the cloud, Xero is a beautiful, easy-to-use platform for small businesses and their advisors. The company has 1.6 million subscribers in over 180 countries and a thriving ecosystem seamlessly integrating with 700+ apps. On the inaugural 2018 Financial Times FT1000 High-Growth Companies Asia Pacific list, Xero was the fastest growing tech company in the $200 million+ segment. Xero won Technology Provider of the Year at the British Small Business Awards in 2016 and was rated by Canstar Blue as Australia’s best accounting software four consecutive years, 2015-2018.

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Hong Kong, China, January 29, 2019 /Xinwengao.com/ - Hong Kong January 23, 2019 – February the month of romance marks a special day, for you to shower your loved one. FRITES Belgian beerhouses will offer a delicious menu specially created for the occasion. Embark on a European-styled culinary journey that will leave your taste buds tantalised.

This Valentine’s Day, Belgian beerhouse `FRITES’, will be launching a limited Valentine’s Day menu on 14 February 2019. Begin the night with a COMPLIMENTARY glass of PROSECCO or HOEGAARDEN ROSEE on arrival. The starters are a choice of two entrees that are both delicate in presentation and delectable in taste, Creamy Porcini Soup (wild mushroom and black truffle) or Salmon Gravlax (Blini, caper, red radish, salmon roe and mustard cream). The main course is a selection of THREE heart-warming choices, Lobster Tagliatelle (#189; Boston lobster, bisque, tomato, chilli and basil), Belgian cultured Moules Champenoise (Kinkawooka mussels, champagne, fennel, lemon and saffron) or the well-known Beef Wellington (Puff pastry-wrapped USDA 1855 black angus eye fillet, with mushroom duxelle, potato rosti, beet and baby carrot). Last but not least, you will finish with the Red Velvet Chocolate Lava Cake.

The Valentine’s Day dinner menu will be available exclusively on February 14th from 6pm – late. It is priced at HK$598 for one or HK$998 for two and is available at all FRITES venues. FRITES is located in Central, Wan Chai, Causeway Bay, and Quarry Bay. The success of these events deems it ESSENTIAL to book early to secure a table.

For details: www.frites.hk

About FRITES Management Ltd.
FRITES was established in 2007 as part of the Concept Creations group. Concept Creations has been widely regarded as one of the city’s leading restaurant management companies and has remained true to its founding principles by consistently establishing venues that are unique and innovative, such as Tapeo, Chicha and of course FRITES.
Having gained extensive experience in Australia, the management team underpins the creation of each venue with three core values – authenticity, hospitality and quality – key principles to success in Hong Kong’s highly competitive food and beverage industry. With a no-compromise attitude to ingredients, strict attention to detail and a desire to deliver a consistent experience, the operational teams ensure high standards are maintained at all times. Concept Creations has valued being an employer of choice and believes that offering quality training and benefits to its employees has resulted in the comfortable, welcoming and hospitable ambience each venue is known for.
Today Concept Creations has divested its interests in their other brands to focus on expanding its flagship Belgian beerhouse FRITES. Initial plans aim to put FRITES on the map in other areas around Hong Kong before eyeing expansion into other countries in the region.

FRITES Belgian beer houses feature
the largest selection of Belgian beers in Hong Kong
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Hong Kong, China, December 17, 2018 /Xinwengao.com/ - Yew Chung College of Early Childhood Education (YCCECE) is the first degree-awarding institution in Asia to specialise in Early Childhood Education (ECE), creating the first specialist play-based learning hub – “Discovery Space” – in Hong Kong for families and birth to age 8, serving as an innovative platform for parent education, community engagement, teacher training and professional development, as well as academic research

Established in 1932 by Madam Tsang Chor-hang, Yew Chung has always been synonymous with high quality education in Hong Kong. Dr. Betty Chan Po-king, daughter of Madam Tsang and a local pioneer in Early Childhood Education (ECE), was the first in Hong Kong to introduce the revolutionary concept of learning through play since the 1970s. Yew Chung College of Early Childhood Education (YCCECE), a member of the Yew Chung Education Foundation, an established non-profit Association in Hong Kong, offers a Bachelor of Education (Honours) degree in ECE starting from the 2018/2019 academic year. The newly founded specialist institution continues Yew Chung’s ECE legacy of 86 years, by nurturing a new generation of passionate and innovative ECE educators for Hong Kong. As part of their dedicated efforts to promote quality learning through play, the College proudly announces the debut of an expert-designed play space – the Discovery Space. The on-campus facility, designed for children from birth to eight and their teachers, parents or caregivers, cultivates a positive attitude towards learning, and challenges children’s cognitive, social-emotional and physical development in a stimulating and enjoyable environment.
Aiming to create synergies between academic research, pre-service and in-service teacher training, as well as community engagement and play-based learning lab, the Discovery Space with its unique designs encourages young children to engage in high quality experiential learning, promoting the best practices in ECE that Yew Chung firmly believes in. As the teachers, parents or caregivers bond with the children at the facility, they naturally learn the pedagogical skills of play-based learning, which will inspire them in their professional or parenting journey beyond the grounds of the Discovery Space. The hub also offers an excellent opportunity for YCCECE students to gain valuable first-hand experience on top of their Practicum, enabling them to immediately bridge theory and practice by consolidating their learning through child observations and interactions, conduct research, and preparing them to flourish as early childhood educators. The Discovery Space will be open to all ECE centres or children and their families, regardless of socioeconomic background, ethnicity, individual abilities or other diverse needs.

As the first of its kind in Hong Kong, YCCECE spent many months on the conceptual designs, taking inspiration from South Korea, Singapore, and Australia, and seeking advice from many international and local ECE experts, including those from Special Education, Infant and Toddler, as well as professional artists. The outdoor area of Discovery Space boasts an interactive garden where children can experience the nuances and textures of the natural world, seeing the world from different perspectives while playing on the climbing frame or wall, roaming over the playground on bikes, creating a whole new city in the sand box or having a first taste of archaeology, or learning about mathematics and science in the water exploration area.

The indoor section offers a space where children can discover and develop their talents and interests. From the Junk Boat interactive zone, the Bamboo frame construction corner, the thematic role-playing room, the MTR area with panels and passenger car, the mini theatre where children can showcase their dramatic talents, to the instrumental wall that caters for musical creativity and performance, the possibilities are endless.
Thanks to a generous donation from a local philanthropic foundation that has pledged lead gift of HK$40 million to YCCECE, which will fund capital projects, including the Discovery Space, this innovative play space on the Aberdeen campus will be open to the public in June 2019. As a non-profit institution serving a wide spectrum of students and families, the College is actively seeking support for their vision and aspiration to democratize quality Early Childhood Education, sharing their expertise through teacher training, research, and parent/community education and outreach.
Dr. Betty Chan, Chairperson of the YCCECE Board of Governors, remarked, “Following the educational principles, vision and pioneering spirit of my late mother, Madam Tsang Chor-hang, Founder of Yew Chung Schools, we have never ceased to provide and promote high quality education, and now have the opportunity to do so at the Bachelor degree level. Being a specialist in Early Childhood Education, I am acutely aware of its critical and lasting impact on children’s development and indeed their life trajectories. The creation of our Discovery Space on campus is therefore of great significance and will allow us to share our play philosophy and pedagogy much more widely with the entire Hong Kong community – whether practitioners, parents, or policymakers, raising public awareness and serving as a living ECE laboratory for our students, faculty and other collaborators, both locally and overseas. Despite being a veteran in this field, I remain deeply excited at the prospects of building greater bridges between research, policy, and practice, and witnessing the rise of a new generation of innovative and passionate early childhood educators, as well as inspired and skilled parents and caregivers who will together fundamentally transform our society.”

To further discuss and explore ECE topics on play-based learning with local educators and parents, Professor Kathy Sylva, member of YCCECE Board of Governors and Professor of Educational Psychology and Honorary Research Fellow at the University of Oxford Department of Education, will be visiting Hong Kong and giving a public talk on 22nd January 2019.

About YCCECE
Yew Chung College of Early Childhood Education (YCCECE), a registered non-profit institution, was established in July 2018. It is an upgrade of the Yew Chung Community College (YCCC), which was started by the Yew Chung Education Foundation (YCEF) in 2008. The success of the upgrade is grounded on the impressive track record of YCCC and Yew Chung’s 86+ years of experience in Early Childhood Education (ECE). YCCECE aims to nurture passionate and innovative early childhood education professionals who can advocate and bring about improvement in the field, and seeks to be recognised in Hong Kong and in the Asia-Pacific region as an ECE hub for its excellence. In order to be a tertiary institution of excellence, YCCECE brought in world-renowned ECE academics and local ECE leaders as advisors and consultants. Its teaching faculty is hired from all over the world to provide international perspectives and experiences. Its student body is also multi-cultural and from diverse socioeconomic backgrounds. YCCECE offers Bachelor of Education (Honours) in Early Childhood Education (BEdECE), Higher Diploma in Early Childhood Education programme (HDECE) and Diploma in Early Childhood Studies programme (DECS). As part of the commitment to academic excellence, YCCECE is also committed to serving the wider community and sharing good practices. The Discovery Space (DS) at its Aberdeen campus, which is an interactive play space specifically designed for children aged 0 to 8 years old and their accompanying adults will welcome children from all our communities. Through expert facilitation by DS staff, children and adults will be liberated by true learning through play.

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Hong Kong, China, December 14, 2018 /Xinwengao.com/ - BT TO DELIVER THE LATEST SD-WAN AND CYBER SECURITY SERVICES FOR IXOM
New BT SD-WAN and cyber security services will help the leading chemicals manufacturer and distributor drive its digital transformation
BT today announced that it has signed a contract to deploy a new generation of network technology for IXOM, a market leader in chemicals manufacturing and distribution in Australia and New Zealand. It will see IXOM benefit from BT’s latest software-defined wide area networking (SD-WAN) and cyber security managed services as it shifts applications and data to the cloud to drive agility, efficiency and innovation.
IXOM’s new network will connect over 1000 employees at 55 sites across 14 countries. It will support the company’s digital transformation by delivering over seven times more bandwidth than its existing infrastructure and offer a step change in resilience with dual connectivity to 35 major sites.
It will be built around BT Agile Connect, a BT managed service based on an SD-WAN 2.0 solution by Nuage Networks from Nokia. This offers enhanced control and understanding of network infrastructure and traffic flows, a much faster, simpler and more secure way of setting up new sites, reduced complexity and lower costs.
BT will also deliver a 24×7 global cyber threat detection, investigation and response service. Managed from BT’s Australian Cyber Security Operation Centre and interfacing directly with IXOM’s in-house team, it will be based on a market-leading security information and event management (SIEM) platform combined with specialist cyber analyst services. This will help protect IXOM from rapidly evolving threats.
Rowan Start, head of IT for IXOM, said: “We are creating a resilient and agile technology environment to support our cloud applications and services. It will come with the ability to detect and respond to cyber threats in near real time. We chose BT because of its deep expertise in networking, understanding of our unique operational environment and its ability to seamlessly integrate security services with our own team to create a true partnership model.”
Bernadette Wightman, managing director, resources, manufacturing and logistics, BT said: “Managing risk is a key consideration of any digital transformation programme. That’s why companies such as IXOM look to trusted partners such as BT who can help them securely introduce the latest cloud-optimised network technologies. IXOM will benefit not only from the improved agility and control that our SD-WAN managed services offer but also the reassurance that they’re working with one of the world’s leading cyber security practices. It’s a superb example of how our Dynamic Network Services programme is helping customers deliver their digital transformation.”
BT’s Dynamic Network Services programme is designed to give customers more choice, security, resilience, service and agility in the roll-out of future networks that support digital transformation. The programme helps customers remove barriers to adoption of SD-WAN and NFV by answering questions about which technologies to use as well as when and how to implement, configure and integrate them with existing networks to create a hybrid infrastructure fit for the digital age.

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About BT
BT’s purpose is to use the power of communications to make a better world. It is one of the world’s leading providers of communications services and solutions, serving customers in 180 countries. Its principal activities include the provision of networked IT services globally; local, national and international telecommunications services to its customers for use at home, at work and on the move; broadband, TV and internet products and services; and converged fixed-mobile products and services. BT consists of four customer-facing units: Consumer, Enterprise, Global Services and Openreach.
For the year ended 31 March 2018, BT Group’s reported revenue was #163;23,723m with reported profit before taxation of #163;2,616m.
British Telecommunications plc (BT) is a wholly-owned subsidiary of BT Group plc and encompasses virtually all businesses and assets of the BT Group. BT Group plc is listed on stock exchanges in London and New York.

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Hong Kong, China, November 26, 2018 /Xinwengao.com/ - Hong Kong November 26, 2018 – December is a month full of festivities, which means to bringing family and friends together to celebrate the joys of Christmas. Whether it is all about tradition or you are looking for a Christmas dinner with a difference, Belgium beerhouse FRITES, is getting ready to serve you from early December. Start planning your festive meals with friends, family or colleagues now!

Christmas Express Lunch Menu
Let the daily celebrations start early with a festive express lunch menu commencing from the 3rd of December. Prepare to indulge in a different Christmas express lunch menu each week for three consecutive weeks. Start with a bowl of warm soup or fresh salad, then onto your choice of mains, from Turkey Ballotine, seafood or vegetarian options or Steak Frites and finishing with Christmas Brioche Pudding. Available Monday to Friday 11:45 am to 3 pm. Finish lunch by 12:45pm and enjoy an additional 20% off.

Christmas packages
If it is time to celebrate the festive season with friends, family or colleagues, FRITES has the right package to suit your needs. Choices include the Friar Frites Christmas package, FRITES Christmas Feast package, FRITES Classic Christmas sharing package and The Monk’s Christmas package. The festive packages are available from 3 December to 25 December, for more information, contact the restaurant staff.

Three Course Christmas Special
FRITES will bring you a hearty Christmas menu with a Three Course Christmas Special. Warming up the evening with either Beef Carpaccio or Lobster Bisque as your starter, followed by a selection of three main courses, the mouth-watering Ale-steamed mussel, festive choice of Turkey Ballotine or the FRITES’ hero 1855 USDA Black Angus Eye Fillet Beef and finished off with the FRITES Christmas Brioche Pudding, which is of course is an irresistible final touch. The Christmas special menu is HKD$495 per person, available on Christmas Eve from 6pm and Christmas Day all day. The a la carte menu is still available all day if that is preferred. Kids will also receive a Christmas gift and from Santa.

2 Hour Drinks Package
Enjoy two hours of unlimited Prosecco, draught beer, house wine, house spirits, soft drink and juices for just HK$250 per person.

French Champagne and Oyster Special
Sparkle your evening by sipping a bottle of the French Gosset Excellent Brut champagne at a special price of HK$880 (originally $1320) and receives 12 Gaboriau oysters from France for free. Oysters can also be ordered alone at $20/pc.

Christmas Express Lunch Menu will be available from 3 December for three consecutive weeks from 11:45am to 3pm (Monday to Friday); Christmas packages will be available for pre-bookings from 3 to 25 December; 3 Course Christmas Special for HKD$495 per person, 2 hour drinks package and the French Champagne and Oyster special will be available on 24 December from 6pm and all day on 25 December.

FRITES is conveniently located in Central, Wan Chai, Causeway Bay, and Quarry Bay. Booking early to secure your table and let FRITES creates a memorable Christmas for you.
For details: www.frites.hk
*10% service charge applies.

Restaurant details:
FRITES Central : 1/F, The Wellington, 198 Wellington Street, Central. Bookings: 2217 6671
FRITES Wan Chai : Shop 6, 1/F Causeway Centre, 28 Harbor Road, Wan Chai. Bookings: 2877 2422
FRITES Causeway Bay : Shop 1, G/F, Park Haven, 38 Haven Street, Causeway Bay. Bookings: 2142 5233
FRITES Quarry Bay : G/F, Oxford House, Taikoo Place, 979 King’s Road, Island East. Bookings: 2250 5188 Opening Hours: Monday – Sunday, 11:45am – late
About FRITES Management Ltd.
FRITES was established in 2007 as part of the Concept Creations group. Concept Creations has been widely regarded as one of the city’s leading restaurant management companies and has remained true to its founding principles by consistently establishing venues that are unique and innovative, such as Tapeo, Chicha and of course FRITES.

Having gained extensive experience in Australia, the management team underpins the creation of each venue with three core values – authenticity, hospitality and quality – key principles to success in Hong Kong’s highly competitive food and beverage industry. With a no-compromise attitude to ingredients, strict attention to detail and a desire to deliver a consistent experience, the operational teams ensure high standards are maintained at all times. Concept Creations has valued being an employer of choice and believes that offering quality training and benefits to its employees has resulted in the comfortable, welcoming and hospitable ambience each venue is known for.

Today Concept Creations has divested its interests in their other brands to focus on expanding its flagship Belgian beerhouse FRITES. Initial plans aim to put FRITES on the map in other areas around Hong Kong before eyeing expansion into other countries in the region.

FRITES presents authentic traditional European fare

FRITES Belgian beer houses feature the largest selection of Belgian beers in Hong Kong
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Hong Kong, China, October 10, 2018 /Xinwengao.com/ - New Wellbeing Leave entitlement gives global Xero employees a way to focus on personal health and encourages wellbeing for small business

HONG KONG, October 10, 2018 — Xero, the global small business platform, today introduced changes to leave entitlements for its more than 2,000 global staff in a bid to promote and encourage a safe and inclusive environment by providing the opportunity for employees to access personal leave for their wellbeing and mental health when needed.

Introduced globally on World Mental Health Day on October 10, the new Wellbeing Leave changes mean Xero staff can now not only take leave for physical or mental illness, to cover medical procedures, when a partner or dependent requires care, but also to take time off for their own personal wellbeing.

The new policy from Xero is particularly significant given that three out of every 100 Hongkongers aged between 16 and 75 suffer from depression, according to figures from the Centre for Health Protection.
Employees based in Hong Kong will receive up to 36 days of paid leave in addition to Annual Leave without the need for medical certification. Employees also have access to the Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) which allows those who are undergoing a traumatic life experience such as chronic illnesses or the loss of a loved one, to reach out to a dedicated helpline committed to providing guidance and help through a difficult process.

“People come to Xero to do the best work of their lives, which is why it’s vital we support not only their physical wellbeing, but their mental wellbeing as well,” said Rachael Powell, Chief Customer and People Officer at Xero. “Mental illness and poor wellbeing is something that affects many people, including small businesses; most people will encounter it in themselves or someone they love during their lifetime. We cannot afford to ignore it.”

“We hope this small step will help those who need to take time out for their personal wellbeing to do so without feeling a stigma.”

The theme of World Mental Health Day 2018 is “Young People and Mental Health in a Changing World,” highlighting the need to focus on preventing and supporting mental illness in those from a young age. Xero is working with organisations including beyondblue in Australia and the Samaritans in the UK to support mental health causes in each region – for our own people and for our small business customers.
Xero’s efforts during World Mental Health Day form part of a broader commitment to champion diversity and inclusion in the workplace, and supporting flexible ways of working for all.

“We fundamentally believe in the power of the human touch at Xero, and creating a positive inside-out culture that starts with every single Xero employee and resonates with our partners and customers,” Powell said. “When we get this right, our people go from functioning to flourishing, which means that everyone inside Xero is set up to play to their strengths and do their best work. A powerful human ripple effect occurs which means we are better able to serve our broader network. Ultimately this has a positive impact by helping global small business thrive.”

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About Xero
Born in the cloud, Xero is a beautiful, easy-to-use platform for small businesses and their advisors. The company has 1.4 million subscribers in over 180 countries and a thriving ecosystem seamlessly integrating with 700+ apps. On the inaugural 2018 Financial Times FT1000 High-Growth Companies Asia Pacific list, Xero was the fastest growing tech company in the $200 million+ segment. Xero won Technology Provider of the Year at the British Small Business Awards in 2016 and was rated by Canstar Blue as Australia’s best accounting software four consecutive years, 2015-2018.

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Hong Kong, China, October 8, 2018 /Xinwengao.com/ - Respondents say Wi-Fi is a must-have and downtime causes business loss

Hong Kong, 4 October 2018 – In a survey by Ruckus Networks, an ARRIS company,76% of Hong Kong enterprises said they intend to upgrade their Wi-Fi equipment in the next 12 months. This is to meet demands for enhanced Wi-Fi security, improve the overall user experience and provide a stable, high-speed connection due to the rise in multimedia content.

An equipment overhaul is long due in many businesses as 35% said they estimated HK$400,000 per year – HK$32,000 every hour – was lost annually due to connectivity downtime.

This is according to the Ruckus Networks first Asia Pacific State of Wi-Fi Study that surveyed 1,200 business and IT leaders in Australia, China, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Japan, Singapore and Taiwan to identify Wi-Fi usage trends and expectations. Respondents ranged from mid- to large-sized organizations and are in decision-making or implementation roles for IT-related initiatives.

From a corporate perspective, implementing Wi-Fi in the workplace meant better productivity (74 percent), flexibility (55 percent), and improved collaboration (44 percent). Yet over half (51 percent) had experienced at least six instances of connectivity downtime, and nine percent indicating they had over 20 instances in the last twelve months. Half of all businesses said a bad Wi-Fi experience can negatively impact a brand image.

“Wi-Fi is relied upon to deliver multimedia content to a proliferation of connected devices to enable a connected global economy,” said Linda Hui, Managing Director, Ruckus Networks, Hong Kong and Taiwan. “If IT departments need to spend considerable time in fixing Wi-Fi issues, this puts severe pressure on the organization to digitally transform, reduce operational costs and places a hinderance on the ability to deliver new innovative products, services and revenue models.”

The Ruckus Networks Asia Pacific State of Wi-Fi Study had some questions relating to Smart City; especially of interest as the HKSAR Government is moving forward into transforming Hong Kong into a Smart City.

When asked about the top three expectations from such an initiative, 43 percent said improving quality of life through smarter infrastructure e.g. smart parking, smart dustbins etc. This was followed by 39 percent wanting the digital divide bridged by providing free public Wi-Fi and internet access. Third place (32 percent) was tied between efficient use of resources, boosting business, and better understanding and planning citizen requirements through location analytics.

Wi-Fi Security Cause for Concern
Rating the current state of Wi-Fi security in their organizations, 47 percent said it was good or very good as compared to 53 percent across Asia Pacific. However, 61 percent said they only used basic usernames and passwords to provide Wi-Fi access. 16 percent indicated that they have an open Wi-Fi network with no secure log-in measures.

In contradiction, 89 percent of respondents indicated an insecure connection over a public hotspot was a key concern. This means there is a higher security awareness about public Wi-Fi accessibility when compared to the workplace and home environments.

Hong Kong businesses suffered losses of over HK$37 million (US$4.8 million) in total over the past year due to Wi-Fi downtime. Apart from monetary losses, 48 percent of Hong Kong respondents said their IT departments needed to spend about a week or more each month to manage Wi-Fi or network-related issues.

Public Wi-Fi Dampens Accessibility
Demonstrating how ingrained Wi-Fi has become in Hong Kong society, over half (51 percent) of respondents said they carry at least four Wi-Fi enabled devices such as smartphones, smart watches, laptops, and tablets.

Yet the respondents voiced concerns about the Wi-Fi service offered in public places with eight out of ten (81 percent) saying slow Wi-Fi connection speeds top their list of concerns with connection drops and limited coverage area close behind. Only 17 percent said they had enjoyed a good or very good experience using public Wi-Fi.

“Today, Hong Kong people expect a seamless, reliable and fast Wi-Fi experience and accessibility whether at home, at work, on the move or at a public venue. When there is a connectivity issue or other disruption to the Wi-Fi experience, this dampens accessibility by throttling the ability to work anywhere, at any time with productivity taking a hit,” added Hui.

About Ruckus Networks
Ruckus Networks, an ARRIS company, is redefining connectivity around the globe. With our partners, we build secure wired and wireless access networks for organizations that place a premium on connectivity experiences for end users as well as simplicity and lower-cost-per-connection for IT. Follow Ruckus on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube and subscribe to our blog.

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ARRIS International plc (NASDAQ: ARRS) is powering a smart, connected world. The company’s leading hardware, software and services transform the way that people and businesses stay informed, entertained and connected. For more information, visit www.arris.com.

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Hong Kong, China, August 24, 2018 /Xinwengao.com/ - CA Technologies Study Uncovers a Major Gap in Perception of Digital Trust Among Companies and Consumers in Asia Pacific and Japan

Study reveals two in five organizations are selling customer data with personally identifiable user information, and more than half of the consumers have stopped using the services of an organization after a data breach

HONG KONG, 24 August, 2018 – CA Technologies (NASDAQ:CA) today unveiled the Asia Pacific and Japan (APJ) findings of its inaugural “Global State of Digital Trust Survey and Index 2018” study. The report found that the Digital Trust Index for 2018 in the APJ region is 63 points out of 100, a score indicating consumers’ flagging confidence in the ability or desire of organizations to fully protect user data.

One of the key findings from the survey is that there is a 13-point gap between the Digital Trust Index of consumers (63 percent) and the perceptions of business decision makers and cybersecurity professionals (76 percent) in APJ, signifying that business leaders overestimate consumer trust in their organizations. This perception gap can lead to complacency amongst businesses and undermine organizations’ efforts to understand the importance of consumer trust, improve their security infrastructure and enforce data protection policies.

“As businesses across every sector create new online goods and services for their customers, they are consuming an increasing amount of personally identifiable user data. The degree to which consumers have placed their trust in organizations to protect their information is more critical than ever,” said Jarad Carleton, industry principal, Frost Sullivan. “At the same time, there is an increasing distrust in APJ that businesses will be good stewards of the data they collect without strong oversight. There is a lot of work to do to earn back consumer trust, and organizations need to know how to get started.”

Misplaced Confidence in Data Stewardship Capabilities Evident in APJ Organizations

The study found that 89 percent of business executives and IT security professionals in APJ stated that they are very good at protecting consumer data, exhibiting a high level of self-confidence in their organization’s role as data steward. Additionally, more than nine in ten (92 percent) of the business and IT respondents believed that better data privacy is a point of differentiation for them against their competitors.

However, businesses are not demonstrating that they are taking the right steps to protect consumer data.

Nearly three in four (73 percent) of business executives in the region indicated that they used consumer data that includes personally identifiable information (PII) internally. What is even more alarming is that 40 percent of APJ business executives surveyed admitted to selling consumer data, including PII. At the same time, only 17 percent of cybersecurity professionals knew that their company was selling data.

This significant disconnect and lack of communication on how consumer data is used within the company can severely compromise these organizations’ ability to safeguard their customers’ data from internal and external abuse.

Digital Trust Deficiency Can Lead to Customer Churn and Revenue Losses

The study found that 33 percent of the APJ consumers reported that they currently use, or have used in the past, services of organizations that were involved in a publicly disclosed data breach. Amongst these respondents, more than half (54 percent) have stopped using the services of an organization because of a data breach.

This is a particularly concerning finding for businesses as the cyberthreat landscape is constantly evolving and attack vectors are ever-expanding. For organizations, it is not a question of if a breach will occur, but when.

In APJ, 38 percent of business executives admitted that their organization has been involved in a publicly disclosed consumer data breach in the last year. And approximately three in five of these respondents indicated that the data breaches had long-term, negative impact on consumer trust (59 percent) and business results (63 percent).

The study also found that despite the growth of this region’s e-commerce and digital economy, 13 percent of consumers with low digital trust still reduced their spending on online shopping and services over the last year. This is more than four times higher compared to consumers with high digital trust where only three percent have decreased their spending.

These findings not only illustrate how consumer trust in online services drives usage patterns, but how the loss of digital trust can undermine business growth.

In addition, the lack of digital trust can also impact the rollout and adoption of new digital services. In fact, only 22 percent of consumers with low digital trust are more receptive to use an organization’s app to access their services, compared to 46 percent of consumers with high digital trust.

Furthermore, only eight percent of the consumers with low digital trust in the region are willing to provide their personal data in exchange for digital services, compared to 77 percent of the consumers with high digital trust.

“Asia Pacific is home to 1.9 billion internet users, or half of the world’s digital population. As consumers are increasingly transacting online, organizations here have access to vast amounts of data, from personal information to user behavior. The responsibility to protect data has never been more vital,” said Gene Ng, vice president, Security, APJ, CA Technologies. “For our digital economy to continue to thrive, consumers need to be confident that their personal data is being collected, stored and used in a manner that benefits and protects them. That is why understanding what drives digital trust is of paramount importance to business leaders.”

Building a Trusted Digital Economy for APJ

In order to earn back the trust of consumers, businesses need to re-examine their stance on data stewardship. This means examining their policies for using consumer data and being more transparent with their users about how the information is being used. It also means taking greater care when sharing or selling data to ensure that they uphold stringent standards of protection.

Besides policies, technology also plays a fundamental role in reinforcing digital trust. Ninety percent of cybersecurity professionals in APJ highlighted that it is critical to use identity access management technology to safeguard consumer data while 87 percent stated that implementing user behavior analytics to identify suspicious activities is vital.

“Companies also need to adopt a security-driven culture across their entire organization. This involves authorizing access to only those who need to use the data while deploying cybersecurity best practices, such as implementing a comprehensive identity and access management solution to protect data assets. These measures are not only essential for delivering a secure user experience and restoring consumers’ trust in the organization, they will also mitigate the risk of losing half of the company’s customer base due to a data breach,” Gene concluded.

About the 2018 Global State of Digital Trust Survey and Index

Conducted by analyst firm Frost Sullivan, the inaugural report, titled “Global State of Digital Trust Survey and Index 2018,” highlights how consumers perceive and trust organizations to protect their digital data. The report surveyed a total of 990 consumers from ten countries globally, including 390 respondents from Australia, China, India and Japan.

The survey also included significant data about how business leaders and cybersecurity professionals at organizations view their responsibilities of data stewardship, the licensing of consumer data to third parties and the technologies they are implementing to protect data and customer privacy.

For the full results of the research, please see the report, “Global State of Digital Trust Survey and Index 2018.”

Additional resources

Infographic summarizing the key APJ findings of the research
Blog: Building Customer Trust in the Age of Digital Services by Ayman Sayed
Blog: Does Digital Trust Matter in a Zero Trust Online World? by David Duncan

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Hong Kong, China, July 11, 2018 /Xinwengao.com/ - CA Technologies Study Reveals the Adoption of DevSecOps in Asia Pacific and Japan is Impeded by Existing Company Culture

However, IT leaders recognize the importance of DevSecOps,
with three-quarters surveyed highlighting it is critical for security practices
to be integrated into the software development lifecycle

HONG KONG, 11 July, 2018 — CA Technologies (NASDAQ:CA) announced the Asia Pacific and Japan (APJ) results of a global survey on secure software development. The study found that the current company culture of most organizations in the region is hindering the integration of security practices in the software development lifecycle and the adoption of DevSecOps. Only about one in five (21 percent) of the APJ respondents believe that their organization’s present culture and practices support collaboration across development, operations and security.

Conducted by IT industry analyst firm, Freeform Dynamics, the new report “Integrating Security into the DNA of Your Software Lifecycle,” aims to provide insights on how the integration of security into DevSecOps has become the new imperative. The global study involved a survey of more than 1,200 IT leaders across 15 markets, including some 575 respondents from seven APJ markets, namely China, Hong Kong, India, Japan, Singapore, South Korea and Australia.

As software becomes more critical to business success in the digital economy, security concerns are exponentially on the rise. In fact, the study shows that close to three in four (74 percent) of APJ respondents agreed that security threats due to software and code issues are a growing concern.

However, 57 percent of respondents cited existing culture as hurdles in embedding security testing and evaluation within software development processes. In the same vein, only 22 percent of the respondents indicated that their senior management understands the importance of not sacrificing security for time-to-market success.

DevSecOps Approach to Security Vital to APJ’s Digital Economy

All these findings point to an organizational culture gap that is impeding organizations’ ability to make security a more integral part of software development.

“In today’s digital world, ever-increasing customer demands are pushing many organizations to release software applications and their updates on a near-continuous basis. When security is left to the end of the application development lifecycle, it is all too easy to give in to the pressure of getting the application out the door,” said Gene Ng, vice president, Security, Asia Pacific Japan. “With shorter delivery cycles, it is essential that security practices are integrated into every step of the software lifecycle. This is the basic principle behind DevSecOps, and everyone in the software development lifecycle is responsible for security.”

In APJ, almost three-quarters (74 percent) of the IT leaders surveyed highlighted that it is critical for security practices to be integrated into the software development lifecycle. By adopting DevSecOps, organizations can eliminate security vulnerabilities and the high cost associated with them, such as production downtime, data breaches, loss of consumer trust and negative brand reputation.

DevSecOps will also help organizations deliver secure software, which will, in turn, help boost users’ trust in applications and digital services – the fuel of today’s digital economy. According to the study, a majority of the respondents from APJ agreed that software development supports growth and expansion (95 percent), helps businesses compete (88 percent) and drives digital transformation (87 percent).

Positive Signs in Attitude and Approaches towards Security in APJ

Despite the cultural challenges and rising concerns, the survey found that IT leaders in APJ hold a forward-looking view when it comes to the role that security plays in business today. More than three-quarter (76 percent) of the respondents agree that security is an enabler of new business opportunities. In addition, 77 percent agree that their security teams are perceived as leaders, not innovation blockers, by business units.

Another heartening development highlighted by the study is the prevalent use of advanced technologies by organizations to strengthen security. More than 80 percent of the respondents shared that the use of behavioral analytics and machine learning are critical for the following areas:
#8226; Providing a better user experience while still protecting user data (81 percent);
#8226; Assessing the threat of data breaches based on patterns of activity (83 percent);
#8226; Taking pre-emptive action to avoid a data breach and/or mitigate the impact of one (85 percent);
#8226; Authenticating controls based on what a user is doing and what you know about them (86 percent).

Security Software Masters See Higher Profit and Revenue Growth

The impetus for organizations to improve their security posture comes as no surprise. The “Software Security Masters” – a group of top performing APJ organizations identified in the study that have successfully transform their lifecycle security management through DevSecOps – indicated that they have experienced 50 percent higher profit and revenue growth, compared to the rest of the companies. This demonstrates how security and DevSecOps can provide a competitive advantage and tangible business outcomes for organizations.

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Survey Methodology
The global online survey of 1,279 senior IT and business executives was sponsored by CA Technologies and conducted by industry analyst firm Freeform Dynamics in July 2017. It was augmented by in-depth telephone interviews with key industry executives. For full survey methodology details, please see the report, “Integrating Security into the DNA of Your Software Lifecycle.”

Download the full report and other supporting materials:
● Report: Integrating Security into the DNA of Your Software Lifecycle
● Blog: The Competitive Edge of DevSecOps by Ayman Sayed

About CA Technologies
CA Technologies (NASDAQ:CA) creates software that fuels transformation for companies and enables them to seize the opportunities of the application economy. Software is at the heart of every business in every industry. From planning, to development, to management and security, CA is working with companies worldwide to change the way we live, transact, and communicate – across mobile, private and public cloud, distributed and mainframe environments. Learn more at www.ca.com.

About Freeform Dynamics
Freeform Dynamics is an IT industry analyst firm. Through research and insights, the firm aims to help busy IT and business professionals get up to speed on the latest technology developments, and make better-informed investment decisions. For more information, and access to a library of free research, please visit www.freeformdynamics.com.

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Hong Kong, China, June 22, 2018 /Xinwengao.com/ - CA Technologies Study Reveals Businesses in Asia Pacific and Japan Miss Out on Higher Revenue and Profit Growth Due to Lack of Broad Adoption of Agile and DevOps Practices

Companies in APJ that have Implemented Agile and DevOps Practices Broadly See 49 Percent Higher Rate of Average Revenue Growth

HONG KONG, June 19, 2018 — CA Technologies (NASDAQ:CA) today announced results of a global study revealing that while most organizations in the Asia Pacific and Japan (APJ) region are committed to the full adoption of both agile and DevOps practices, many are struggling with key challenges and missing out on the extensive benefits these practices can have on the bottom line.

Today, organizations need to be agile to address fast-changing customer expectations in a digital world. The study, “How Agile and DevOps Enable Digital Readiness and Transformation”, aims to provide insights for IT and business executives on how agile and DevOps practices can empower digital readiness and transformation.

The global study involved a survey of 1,279 senior IT and business executives across 15 markets. Some 575 respondents in seven APJ markets including China, Hong Kong, India, Japan, Singapore, South Korea and Australia were involved.

The study reveals that 73 percent of APJ respondents recognize that agile and DevOps approaches have the capabilities to drive significant business success when implemented together. However, the study also shows that only approximately half of the respondents consider the consistency, depth and breadth of usage of these practices to be at a relatively high rate in their organizations.

In addition, the study also identifies a group known as ‘Agility Masters’ (top 17 percent of the APJ respondents), which consists of IT and business executives who have mastered the key principles of implementing agile and DevOps practices as part of their daily operations. These agile organizations in APJ are seeing a 49 percent higher rate of average revenue growth and 59 percent higher rate of average profit growth, and are 2.5 times more likely than their mainstream counterparts to be growing profit at a rate of more than 20 percent.

“There is a rising pressure to ensure all parts of an organization are as flexible and agile as possible to meet changing customer demands, user expectations, regulatory changes and – most importantly – market opportunities in a digital world,” said Abhilash Purushothaman, vice president, DevOps, Asia Pacific Japan, CA Technologies. “Business leaders in APJ need to be aggressive and proactive in driving adoption of agile and DevOps within their organizations. The success of their businesses depends on it.”

It’s not all about technology and process – from the people perspective
The research recognizes that the implementation of agile and DevOps practices across the software lifecycle is not just a matter of new skills or working patterns. For some, it also requires a significant shift in mindset and behaviour. Making those changes is a people-centric issue – even at the executive level.

Organizations in APJ have outlined the following top priorities to improve effectiveness:

#8226; Obtain more support and commitment from management at all levels (81 percent)
#8226; Improve workplace culture to further encourage collaboration (80 percent)
#8226; Training for IT teams on collaboration and incorporate best practices into their day-to-day jobs (77 percent)
#8226; Invest in more resources to help implement agile and DevOps practices (73 percent)

Respondents in APJ also found it very difficult or challenging to find professionals who were familiar with agile methods (70 percent), had experience with DevOps (77 percent) and/or had collaborative cross-team working experience (70 percent). This clearly indicates a skills gap for the majority of organizations, which requires resources, especially training, to be made available.

Connecting execution to business outcomes
The connection between agile, DevOps and business outcomes centers around a continuous feedback loop running directly from live customer experiences all the way to requirements engineering. This demonstrates how well software delivery is performing and supporting the business itself. To further reap the benefits of agile and DevOps, organizations must also leverage the responsiveness and flexibility offered by cloud, containers and other new code design and delivery architectures, with a seamless shift-left of all activities – such as continuous testing – and finer granularity of iteration across the whole of the software delivery and ops cycle.

Resources
#8226; Report: How Agile and DevOps enable digital readiness and transformation
#8226; Infographic: Do your app development processes need a checkup?
#8226; SlideShare: Break Away with Agile and DevOps

Survey Methodology
The global online survey of 1,279 senior IT and business executives (575 in seven APJ countries including China, Hong Kong, India, Japan, Singapore, South Korea and Australia) was sponsored by CA Technologies and conducted by industry analyst firm Freeform Dynamics. It was augmented by in-depth telephone interviews with key industry executives. For full survey methodology details, please see the report, “How Agile and DevOps enable digital readiness and transformation.”

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Freeform Dynamics is an IT industry analyst firm. Through research and insights, the firm aims to help busy IT and business professionals get up to speed on the latest technology developments, and make better-informed investment decisions. For more information, and access to a library of free research, please visit www.freeformdynamics.com.

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Hong Kong, China, June 21, 2018 /Xinwengao.com/ - Media Release

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21 June 2018

Isentia wins 4th straight Company of the Year at AMEC Awards in Barcelona

Isentia has again been recognised for its leadership in research, measurement and insights at the 2018 AMEC International Communication Effectiveness Awards. Taking home the prestigious Research Measurement Company of the Year for a fourth consecutive year, Isentia also received five other awards for its work with clients including Harbour City Estates and a large FMCG brand.

Khali Sakkas, Chief Executive of Insights for Isentia, said the awards were a fantastic result for all involved, demonstrating the exceptional work being done in partnership with clients across the business.

“The AMEC Awards recognize the best measurement and evaluation on a global playing field. We are thrilled to achieve strong recognition for our groundbreaking projects. Our integrated approach and our ability to innovate for our clients is something we are passionate about” she said.

The 2018 results build on Isentia’s impressive AMEC record, with almost 50 wins since 2010. Isentia CEO John Croll also received the Don Bartholomew Award for services to the industry.

Isentia’s 2018 AMEC Awards wins include:
” Winner – AMEC Communications, Research Measurement Company of the Year
” Winner – Grand Prix for the most effective media intelligence, research insights company campaign
” Winner – Most innovative use of measurement in a digital campaign: Isentia for Harbour City Estates: Unleashing the New Retail Experience
” Winner – Most impactful client recommendations arising from a measurement study: Isentia for an FMCG brand: Impacting product development
” Silver – Best use of social media measurement for a pharmaceutical company: Understanding Vaccinations
” Silver – Best measurement of a business to business campaign for Commonwealth Bank of Australia: Gender equality in the banking sector
” Bronze – Best use of social media measurement for Harbour City Estates: Unleashing the New Retail Experience
” Special recognition – John Croll has received the Don Bartholomew Award for services to the industry

See the full list of 2018 award winners here: http://amecawards.com/2018-winners/

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John Croll (left)- Chief Executive Officer, Khali Sakkas (2nd left)- Chief Insights Officer, Ngaire Crawford (2nd right)- Head of Insight, Nea Zealand, and David Liu (right)- Chief Executive, Asia, accepted the 2018 AMEC Awards in Barcelona.

-ENDS-

For more information, please contact:
Cherry Chan
Isentia Hong Kong
cherry.chan@isentia.com
+852 3987 8134 / +852 6037 0517

About Isentia
Isentia (ASX:ISD) is APAC’s leading integrated Media Intelligence and Insights business, empowering nearly 4,000 clients in 12 locations to connect the dots between data and decisions. Isentia blends market-leading monitoring experience with analytics to help the world’s biggest brands uncover the whole picture – and act on it. Powered by cutting-edge technology and a team of world class experts, our mission is to help businesses leap forward where only genuine insight can take them. To find out more about how we inform better decisions, please visit
www.isentia.com

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