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ISG Announces 2019 Finalists for ISG Paragon Awards™ ANZ

Awards celebrate the evolution of the sourcing industry through the application of new sourcing approaches and digital technology
Information Services Group (ISG) (Nasdaq: III), a leading global technology research and advisory firm, has announced the finalists for the ISG Paragon Awards™ ANZ 2019, which recognize innovative approaches that help enterprises leverage technology to make a real and lasting impact on their businesses.
Almost 60 nominations were submitted for this year’s ANZ program. Winners in each category will be selected by a panel of independent industry experts and announced on March 27, 2019, at a celebratory gala in Sydney.
The finalists in each category are:
Excellence: Outstanding delivery by a service provider
Finalists:
- ADP Australia with Commonwealth Bank Australia for “Global HR and Payroll Project”
- The Results Companies with Medion Australia for “Call Center Services”
- WNS Global Services with Energy Australia for “Credit and Collections”
- WNS Global Services with IAG for “Short Tail Claims”
Transformation: Successfully transformed organization or key business function
Finalists:
- Capgemini Australia with BlueScope Steel Limited for “BlueScope Finance Transformation”
- Capgemini Australia with RMIT University for “Digital Transformation Project”
- Telstra with Infosys for “High Performance Software Engineering (HPSE)”
- WNS Global Services with Virgin Australia for “Revenue Management”
Leadership: A client executive who demonstrated exceptional drive and leadership
Finalists:
- Larry Howard, BlueScope Steel Limited, nominated by BlueScope Steel
- Vilas Madan, EXL Australia, nominated by EXL Australia
- John Preller, Unisys, nominated by Unisys
- Suzanne Storrie, IAG, nominated by WNS Global Services
Woman in Technology: Recognizing an individual who has made a significant contribution to the creation or management of a successful project or program supporting women in technology
Finalists:
- Francoise Russo, Toll Group, nominated by Capgemini Australia
- Dr Susan Entwisle, Cognizant Technology Solutions Australia Pty Ltd, nominated by Cognizant
- Blaise Porter, Fujitsu Australia, nominated by Fujitsu
- Sabina Janstrom, Fujitsu Australia, nominated by Fujitsu
- Lovisa Project Tech Team, Kronos, nominated by Kronos
Collaboration: A mutually beneficial sourcing relationship between client and provider
Finalists:
- EXL Australia with IAG for “EXL and IAG Collaboration”
- HCL Technologies Ltd with ANZ Bank for “ANZ Bank – Payments Services”
- Tech Mahindra with Boral for “Company Wide Asset Management Transformation”
- Telstra with Infosys for “High Performance Software Engineering (HPSE)”
Imagination: For creativity and entrepreneurial spirit in helping organizations future-proof businesses and better serve customers
Finalists:
- Fujitsu Australia with Office of Environment and Heritage for “Digital Owl”
- HCL Technologies Ltd with Elders for “Smart Farmer”
- University of Newcastle (Faculty of Health) with “Virtual Anaesthesia – Oral Health Virtual Reality”
Impact: Recognizing the impact of a client/service provider(s) relationship on a community or other group
Finalists:
- Tata Consultancy Services with Indigenous Marathon Foundation for “Community Innovation Program – Indigenous Marathon Foundation”
- Tata Consultancy Services with UNSW Sydney for “GoIT Challenge”
- Unisys with Invictus Games Foundation for “Invictus Games 2018”
- Wipro Limited with Department of Justice and Community Safety for “Adult Parole Board”
ISG Special Award
The ISG Special Award will be conferred on the night of March 27 to a nominated individual or organization that has made a significant contribution to the evolution of the sourcing industry.
Lisa Borden, partner and head of ISG Australia and New Zealand (ANZ), said: “We are delighted to have such an outstanding response from the provider community as the ISG Paragon Awards™ ANZ reaches its eighth year. The quality of the submissions received this year has been exceptional and the creativity and range of solutions being celebrated is broader than ever. All our finalists have demonstrated the vision and very real benefits achieved on behalf of their clients. I would like to congratulate each one and wish them the best of luck in the next round of judging.”
For more information on the ISG Paragon Awards™ ANZ 2019 program, visit this webpage.
SOURCE Information Services Group, Inc.
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Vivo Brings Cutting-Edge Elevating Front Camera to V15Pro, Revving Up the Mobile Experience for Consumers Globally

Vivo today unveiled the all-new V15Pro smartphone in key markets starting in India. The V15Pro is Vivo’s first model after the NEX to incorporate the industry’s first Elevating Front Camera. It packs upgraded AI technology, bringing consumers a stunning full-screen smartphone and has the Google Assistant built-in. Vivo once again is breaking new ground by elevating the mobile experience with this latest affordable V series addition that packs in many high-end technologies that usually appear in only the most premium phones.
In addition to the Elevating Front Camera, the V15Pro includes cutting-edge technologies like its AI Triple Camera that takes pro photography on the smartphone to another level, plus In-Display Fingerprint Scanning.
“Innovation is one of our core values. Aside from the industry’s first Elevating Front Camera which gave us the ultimate bezel-less display, we are always looking to bring other game-changing features, such as higher-quality cameras and smarter AI services that transport the mobile experience to a new dimension,” said Spark Ni, Senior Vice President of Vivo. “The V15Pro is a clear example of our commitment to bringing advanced products to consumers from all around the world and from all walks of life.”
Elevating Front Camera Makes Possible Super AMOLED Ultra FullViewTM Display
Taking inspiration from the ground-breaking NEX, V15Pro carries the same Elevating Front Camera, but better. V15Pro comes with a staggering 32MP Front Camera to capture even better selfies with unrivalled clarity. Vivo has further upgraded the mechanics of the Elevating Front Camera in V15Pro. Design enhancements also ensure the camera is sturdy enough to withstand daily wear-and-tear.
The innovative Elevating Front Camera which first debuted at MWC 2018 as a concept and was featured in the first NEX has effectively created the ideal full-screen display without compromising on photo quality or camera position. With the elimination of the notch, V15Pro now has a staggering 91.64% screen-to-body ratio, creating an unprecedented immersive viewing experience for gaming and video viewing. The Super AMOLED Ultra FullView™ Display on the V15Pro now has a 19.5:9 aspect ratio, and is 6.39 inches diagonally. Its side and top bezels have been reduced to a razor-thin 1.75mm and 2.2mm respectively.
Capture the Perfect Shot with a Stunning AI Triple Camera
V15Pro comes with AI-embedded solutions that take the mobile photography experience to the next level. With an AI Triple Camera, V15Pro allows consumers to take photos with stunning clarity and a wider perspective. Users can easily capture professional-grade photos with a snap, thanks to the 48 Million Quad Pixel Sensor[1], 8MP AI Super Wide-Angle Camera, and 5MP Depth Camera. The “four-in-one pixel” technology in the main rear camera combines four pixels into one large pixel to deliver high-quality 12MP photos even in the dark. The AI Super Wide-Angle Camera can expand up to 120 degrees[2], capturing more people and fuller landscape shots.
This powerful hardware is complemented with AI to make professional photo-taking a breeze. Borrowing from V11, V15Pro is equipped with AI photography features including AI Face Beauty and AI Portrait Framing. The all-new AI Super Night Mode makes shaky night shots a thing of the past, as consumers can now capture amazing night scenery without a tripod or a DSLR camera. AI Super Night Mode can instantly take multiple photos at different exposures. It then brilliantly combines them to greatly improve brightness and clarity, meaning night scenes can now be captured with a high level of detail and stability.
With the all-new AI Body Shaping feature, users can now look naturally perfect by adjusting every aspect of the body such as the waist and legs – users will no longer need to use photo-editing applications to look their best.
In-Display Fingerprint Scanning Technology Brings Out the Best in Sleek Design
V15Pro also incorporates Vivo’s popular In-Display Fingerprint Scanning Technology, which is now in its 5th generation. With higher fingerprint pixel density and more sophisticated algorithms, it allows consumers to unlock their phones in a more secure and intuitive manner.
Without a physical fingerprint pad, the sleek back cover adopts a unique Spectrum Ripple Design in Topaz Blue or Coral Red, that reflect different shades at different angles, complementing the futuristic innovations housed within V15Pro.
AI-Powered Performance for a Smoother and more Intuitive Experience
Vivo’s AI has made another leap forward, with a more powerful Jovi, the personal assistant that understands the user’s needs and desires better than ever.
The brand-new AI-powered Jovi Image Recognizer has access to almost 100 mainstream e-commerce platforms such as Shopee and Zalora, so it can easily search through databases of over half a billion products. With a simple scan, users can now directly locate the product they need and enjoy futuristic AI shopping.
Simply use the new Smart Button on the side of V15Pro – one press activates the Google Assistant, while two calls the Jovi Image Recognizer into action. It’s easy, intuitive, and fast. With the Google Assistant, users can get things done and stay on top of their day while on-the-go, in the car or at home – using just their voice. Whether users want to activate AI Face Beauty, clean up phone memory, or search for food pictures in their album, they can just utter the command and V15Pro will do it immediately.
Avid gamers will love the upgraded Game Mode 5.0. It comes with the new Competition Mode that allocates system resources to prioritize game performance, and Dual-Turbo which reduces frame-drop by 300% and increases smooth gameplay.
V15Pro is powered by the Snapdragon 675AIE Octa-core processor with 6GB/8GM RAM + 128 ROM, ensuring ultra-smooth performance. Users can also have peace of mind that their phone will be up and running at all times thanks to Vivo’s latest Dual-Engine Fast Charging technology, which tops the V15Pro up to about a quarter of power in just 15 minutes.
Availability
V15Pro will be available in multiple markets internationally. Price and color vary by region.
High-resolution product images of V15Pro are available at this link:
SOURCE Vivo
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World Blockchain Summit to enter Malaysia

The Kuala Lumpur edition of Trescon’s World Blockchain Summit will mark the global series’ entry into the Malaysian marketplace. The summit will take place on 27 – 28 February 2019, at the Intercontinental Hotel.
World Blockchain Summit is an internationally renowned series that has hosted over 15,000 delegates in over ten countries across the world, with a special focus on hosting elites from regional governments and enterprises alike.
Malaysia is one of the newest countries on the blockchain map, as the country pushed for the active legislation of blockchain based service providers. Furthermore, after initially distancing itself from Cryptocurrencies, the Malaysian Government is now looking to classify CryptoTokens and other digital currencies as tokenised assets. The Finance Ministry has also announced it hopes to completely regulate Cryptocurrencies by Q1 of the 2019 fiscal year.
Hence, the World Blockchain Summit is arriving in Kuala Lumpur at the most opportune moment as the local blockchain industry is moving towards the wide-scale adoption of ledger based services. The summit will gather over 500 technology developers, startups, entrepreneurs and solution providers at the venue to share knowledge, implementation techniques and adoption practices for blockchain solutions into diverse industries and sectors.
Regulatory body MIGHT (Malaysian Industry-Government Group for High Technology) is helping institutions and government bodies adopt blockchain services rapidly. The Ministry of Education has also setup a degree verification system via a distributed ledger. The President and CEO of MIGHT, Datuk Dr Mohd Yusoff Sulaiman, will be delivering a keynote address at the World Blockchain Summit in Kuala Lumpur.
Mohammed Saleem, CEO of Trescon, said that “Malaysia is now the centre of global news after the Government, whom first opposed blockchain and cryptocurrency services, did a full 360 and is now looking to regulate them within the country. Industries like Education, Tourism, Healthcare and Public Services can benefit from the transparency and incorruptible features a distributed ledger provides”.
The event will also have startups and ICOs present at the exhibition venue, displaying their services and products to a hoard of investors, seeking the required assistance and support needed for growth.
Some other notable industry personalities and leaders attending the event include Rene Bernard, President of ACCESS — Malaysia; Kohei Kurihara, President of the Tokyo Chapter — Government Blockchain Association; and Samson Lee, Founder and CEO of CoinStreet.
PR Newswire is a News Release Distribution Partner of World Blockchain Summit.
SOURCE Trescon
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Vitalik Buterin to Keynote World’s First Ethereum SuperMeetup in Hong Kong

Ethereum Creator Vitalik Buterin, alongside regional leaders from the Ethereum Meetup communities of Asia, are set to gather in Hong Kong to host the inaugural Asia Region Ethereum SuperMeetup. Organized by Ethereum Hong Kong and Singapore, and attended by Meetups including Ethereum Taipei, Seoul, Tokyo, Philippines, Sydney, Hanoi, and Jakarta, the event is the first major community-led regional gathering. Supported by Ethereum, TOKEN2049, Kenetic, and Digix, the Meetup will take place in the Kerry Hotel, March 13, 2019. Congregating 500 attendees, the SuperMeetup will act as a platform for discussion on the past, present, and future of the ever-larger growing Ethereum ecosystem.
The SuperMeetup will provide participants with the opportunity to learn from the leading voices in the Ethereum ecosystem as key members of the Ethereum Foundation and Ethereum Community Leaders from all across Asia come together for an informative evening of keynotes, panel discussions, and AMAs.
Speaking at the event, Ethereum creator Vitalik Buterin will provide invaluable insight into what 2019 has in store for the development of the decentralised platform. Additional confirmed speakers include Jehan Chu, Co-Founder and Managing Partner at Kenetic Capital; Shaun Djie, Co-founder and COO of Digix; Kazuki Obata of Smart Contract Capital; Brian Cheong of TTC Protocol; Chih-Cheng Liang of Ethereum Research, James Zaki of Ethereum Sydney, Veronica Andrino of Ethereum Boracay, and Teguh Kurniawan Harmanda of TokoCrypto.
Participating communities include Ethereum Hong Kong, Singapore, Shanghai, Taipei, Philippines, Japan, Indonesia, and Seoul.
The event is free to attend and will take place at 6:30 PM on March 13, 2019, at TOKEN2049 in the Kerry Hotel, Hong Kong.
For more information and to register please visit: https://www.ethereumsupermeetup.token2049.com/
SOURCE Ethereum SuperMeetup
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