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Taiwanese Companies Flock to ASEAN for Growth

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Monday, July 25, 2022
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In ASEAN, current trends reflect a shift towards customer-driven hyper-personalisation, as well as data-enabled optimisation.

Key Points: 
  • In ASEAN, current trends reflect a shift towards customer-driven hyper-personalisation, as well as data-enabled optimisation.
  • Considering the increasing focus on the ASEAN market, growth of Taiwanese enterprises are aligned with these regional trends.
  • ASEAN consumer patterns have shifted in the last few years and enterprises have adapted to meet changing customer needs in the area of health, security and mobility.
  • Digitalisation and automation of operations was found to be the top digital transformation focus of ASEAN organisations from a 2021 AIBP survey.

Smart City Networks Announces New Cloud-Based Telecommunications Service at IAVM VenueConnect 2022

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Monday, July 18, 2022
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LAS VEGAS, July 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Smart City Networks, the nation's leading provider of advanced technology and communication services for trade shows and events, announced today it will be adding Hosted Voice, a cloud-based business voice over internet protocol (VoIP) phone system, to its lineup of products and services.

Key Points: 
  • Mark Haley, president of Smart City Networks, addressed the need for a revamped telecommunications product after the previous PBX systems no longer met the modern-day needs of the venue industry.
  • "For over 35 years, Smart City Networks has been the leader in event telecommunications and technologies," said Haley.
  • About Smart City Networks:Founded 35 years ago, Smart City Networks is the nation's largest provider of event telecommunications and technology in the convention industry.
  • For more information about Smart City Networks, call 702-943-6000 or visit smartcitynetworks.com.

New Orleans joins innovative program to address climate resilience and social inequities

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Tuesday, April 19, 2022
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NEW ORLEANS, April 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The North America Climate Resilience Program has announced that New Orleans has joined the program as a "Champion City."

Key Points: 
  • New Orleans joins multi-city program to strengthen climate resilience and address social inequities.
  • Established in 2021, the program is designed to strengthen climate resilience and help address social inequities in communities where existing stresses combined with growing climate shocks makes them even more vulnerable.
  • "The City of New Orleans is excited to officially join the North America Climate Resilience Program as a 'Champion City,'" said Mayor LaToya Cantrell.
  • The North America Climate Resilience Program is actively seeking additional investors to fund the work to be done in these communities.

Zurich contributes to a fund created to address climate resilience and social inequities

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Tuesday, March 22, 2022
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SCHAUMBURG, Ill., March 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- A program designed to strengthen climate resilience and help address social inequities in vulnerable communities is seeking additional investors to fund the work to be done in those communities.

Key Points: 
  • SCHAUMBURG, Ill., March 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- A program designed to strengthen climate resilience and help address social inequities in vulnerable communities is seeking additional investors to fund the work to be done in those communities.
  • R-Cities brings more than 10 years of urban resilience experience and a strong connection to cities through its global network of Chief Resilience Officers (CROs).
  • The RCIFund was developed to deploy catalytic, grant-based funding for cities to support existing resilience strategies around the globe.
  • Zurich Insurance Group (Zurich) is a leading multi-line insurer that serves its customers in global and local markets.

OFC Unveils OFCnet - A Live Research & Education Network In Joint Collaboration With CENIC

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Friday, March 4, 2022
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SAN DIEGO, March 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- OFC , in collaboration with the operator of California's research and education network CENIC , is launching OFCnet, a live high-speed fiber path designed to accelerate the development and deployment of cutting-edge networking technology.

Key Points: 
  • SAN DIEGO, March 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- OFC , in collaboration with the operator of California's research and education network CENIC , is launching OFCnet, a live high-speed fiber path designed to accelerate the development and deployment of cutting-edge networking technology.
  • The vision of OFCnet is being facilitated through the collaboration of CENIC , Ciena , EXFO , Lumen , Smart City Networks , the University of California San Diego's Qualcomm Institute and Supercomputer Center and Viavi .
  • "OFCnet presents a game-changing opportunity for the research and education (R&E) community to participate in OFC," said OFC General Chairs Shinji Matsuo, David Plant and Jun Shan Wey.
  • Follow OFC on Twitter @OFCConference , learn more at OFC Community LinkedIn , and watch highlights on OFC YouTube .

Resilient Cities Network launches new tool to help cities embed equity in climate ready urban infrastructure projects

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Thursday, November 4, 2021
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GLASGOW, Scotland, Nov. 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The Resilient Cities Network (R-Cities), an independent city-led global non-profit organisation that promotes urban resilience, today announced the Resilient Infrastructure Diversity and Equity (RIDE) Scorecard. The tool provides a framework for assessing resilient infrastructure projects according to key criteria for social and racial equity, the creation of green jobs, and climate-readiness.

Key Points: 
  • GLASGOW, Scotland, Nov. 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The Resilient Cities Network (R-Cities), an independent city-led global non-profit organisation that promotes urban resilience,today announced the Resilient Infrastructure Diversity and Equity (RIDE) Scorecard.
  • The tool provides a framework for assessing resilient infrastructure projects according to key criteria for social and racial equity, the creation of green jobs, and climate-readiness.
  • "Infrastructure projects need to be designed to meet the needs of communities and people first," said Lauren Sorkin, Executive Director of Resilient Cities Network.
  • Resilient Cities Network integrates the combined effort of urban practitioners, city governments, and communities in a collective, comprehensive, and well-coordinated call-to-action to deliver urban, impact-driven resilience solutions.

Resilient Cities Network launches new tool to help cities embed equity in climate ready urban infrastructure projects

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Thursday, November 4, 2021
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GLASGOW, Scotland, Nov. 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The Resilient Cities Network (R-Cities), an independent city-led global non-profit organisation that promotes urban resilience,today announced the Resilient Infrastructure Diversity and Equity (RIDE) Scorecard.

Key Points: 
  • GLASGOW, Scotland, Nov. 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The Resilient Cities Network (R-Cities), an independent city-led global non-profit organisation that promotes urban resilience,today announced the Resilient Infrastructure Diversity and Equity (RIDE) Scorecard.
  • The tool provides a framework for assessing resilient infrastructure projects according to key criteria for social and racial equity, the creation of green jobs, and climate-readiness.
  • "Infrastructure projects need to be designed to meet the needs of communities and people first," said Lauren Sorkin, Executive Director of Resilient Cities Network.
  • Resilient Cities Network integrates the combined effort of urban practitioners, city governments, and communities in a collective, comprehensive, and well-coordinated call-to-action to deliver urban, impact-driven resilience solutions.

Smart City Networks Announces Technology Contract with Kansas City Convention Center

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Tuesday, September 14, 2021
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LAS VEGAS, Sept. 14, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Marking a prominent partnership in the events industry, Smart City Networks — the nation's leading provider of technology services for the convention industry — announced today it recently acquired the Kansas City Convention and Entertainment Facilities (KCCEF) as a new client. Under this new agreement, Smart City Networks will provide internet, telecommunications and utility services for the KCCEF.

Key Points: 
  • "Smart City Networks partners with premier facilities across the country, and our whole team feels tremendous excitement about working with the City of Kansas City at all of these venues," said Mark Haley, president of Smart City Networks.
  • "Our electrical expertise and in-depth local knowledge, paired with Smart City Networks' leading technological services, will help to provide unforgettable events in Kansas City."
  • "The Kansas City Conventions & Entertainment Facilities are excited about our partnership with Smart City Networks," said Matthew Cunningham, assistant general manager at Kansas City Convention & Entertainment Center.
  • About Smart City Networks:Founded 35 years ago, Smart City Networks is the nation's largest provider of event telecommunications and technology in the convention industry.

Thailand Plays Active Role in Driving ASEAN towards the Fourth Industrial Revolution

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Monday, April 29, 2019
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At the regional level, Thailand is pushing for an ASEAN vision to promote creativity, innovation, and connectivity.

Key Points: 
  • At the regional level, Thailand is pushing for an ASEAN vision to promote creativity, innovation, and connectivity.
  • These include the ASEAN Digital Integration Framework Action Plan, the ASEAN Innovation Roadmap, Guidelines on Skilled Labour / Professional Services Development in Response to the Fourth Industrial Revolution, the ASEAN Declaration on Industrial Transformation to Industry 4.0, and the Digitalisation of ASEAN Micro-Enterprises or the use of digital technology to access international markets.
  • Furthermore, Thailand will continue to promote ASEAN cooperation on ASEAN Smart Cities Network that was initiated under Singapore's ASEAN Chairmanship.
  • An assessment report by the ASEAN Secretariat reveals that ASEAN member states have different levels of readiness for the 4IR.

A Region's First -- Digitally Twinned Smart Cities in ASEAN

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Tuesday, March 12, 2019
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ConnecTechAsia Summit speaker Tay Kok Chin, Chairman, Smart Cities Network, shares about the pioneering concept of digitally twinned smart cities, which will be tested as a pilot project between Singapore, Jakarta and Cauayan City in the Philippines.

Key Points: 
  • ConnecTechAsia Summit speaker Tay Kok Chin, Chairman, Smart Cities Network, shares about the pioneering concept of digitally twinned smart cities, which will be tested as a pilot project between Singapore, Jakarta and Cauayan City in the Philippines.
  • The ASEAN Economic Community Blueprint 2025 and the ASEAN Smart Cities Network should provide the necessary framework and network to facilitate the deep and cohesive economic integration of the ASEAN Member States.
  • The Digitally Twinned Smart Cities concept will facilitate and strengthen collaboration among cities-- by enabling projects to be co-conceptualised, co-developed and jointly owned by ecosystem partners from participating cities.
  • Additionally, the Smart Cities Network will host a half-day workshop themed 'Smart Cities in ASEAN' on 19 June 2019, to share on potential projects with interested business investors and partners.]