ITASCA, Ill. - Wednesday, 18. December 2024

Credentials reinforce global freight forwarder’s commitment to excellence, net-zero carbon emissions goal

(BUSINESS WIRE) -- AIT Worldwide Logistics, a leading global supply chain solutions provider, is proud to announce that more than a dozen of its locations across five countries in Asia have secured ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, ISO 45001:2018, and ISO 14064-3 certifications. These globally recognized credentials spotlight AIT’s dedication to quality management, environmental stewardship, workplace safety, and accurate greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reporting.

“This is a milestone achievement for AIT-Asia,” said AIT’s Senior Vice President, Asia Pacific, Wilson Lee. “These certifications demonstrate our unwavering commitment to operational excellence, sustainable practices, and delivering exceptional value to our customers. I’m incredibly proud of our team’s hard w ... Read more »

SAN FRANCISCO - 
The payments technology company is leveraging the latest in Artificial Intelligence to block fraud before it happens, giving holiday deal seekers a reason to rejoice

(BUSINESS WIRE)--Visa's critical investments in the fight against fraud are paying off for holiday shoppers this holiday season. On Cyber Monday alone, Visa blocked nearly 85% more suspected fraud globally compared to last year.1 Throughout the holiday weekend, suspected fraudulent transactions rose 200% around the world, due in part by the adoption of AI by fraudsters.2

Over the past five years, Visa has invested $11 billion in cutting-edge technology to combat fraud. This holiday season, as shoppers flocked to both physical and digital stores, fraudsters were also on the move. However, Visa's advanced AI and machine learning capabilities were hard-at-work combatting their efforts.

“Although crooks are using AI more and more, so are we. An ... Read more »

LONDON -
Asia Pacific dominates the annual rankings once again

Key Findings:

Hong Kong (HKG) -Taipei (TPE) sees 48% year-on-year capacity growth
7 out of 10 top busiest international routes are in the Asia Pacific region
The busiest domestic route is Jeju (CJU)-Seoul Gimpo (GMP), 14M seats
New York (JFK)- London Heathrow (LHR) #10 busiest global route with 4.0M seats
 

(BUSINESS WIRE) -- OAG, the leading data platform for the global travel industry, today revealed the 2024 Busiest Routes in the world. The analysis is powered by OAG's Global Airline Schedules Data and provides an overview of route performance and trends, both internationally and domestically.

Asia Pacific dominates the annual rankings once again with 7 of the top 10 international busiest routes and 9/10 busiest domestic routes. The #1 busiest international route of 2024, and the top 10 route seeing biggest growth, is Hong Kong (HKG)-Taipei (TPE) w ... Read more »

OTTAWA, Ontario & TOKYO - Wednesday, 18. December 2024

NTT DATA joins the Kinaxis partner ecosystem to boost digital transformation in supply chain orchestration

(BUSINESS WIRE)--NTT DATA Japan, a part of NTT Group, and a trusted innovator of IT and business services, has partnered with Kinaxis® (TSX:KXS), a global leader in end-to-end supply chain orchestration, as a systems integrator and value-added reseller. One of Japan’s largest IT providers, NTT DATA Japan will champion the Kinaxis customer-first strategy and provide distinguished industry expertise from consultation, integration and delivery, through to customer support, helping global supply chains become more intelligent and efficient.

“We understand the power of transformation and continually invest in innovative technologies and a strong partner network,” said Kazuhiro Ikeda, head of consulting sector, enterprise business unit at NTT DATA Japan. “We’re excited ... Read more »

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - Wednesday, 18. December 2024

Ohana Development, the leading real estate developer renowned for its attainable luxury properties, announces its partnership with Jacob & Co., the global luxury timepiece and jewellery brand, to unveil ‘Jacob & Co. Beachfront Living by Ohana’. The development, which embodies exclusivity and craftsmanship, is set to redefine luxury beachfront living in Abu Dhabi, UAE, offering residents direct beach access, stunning sea views and a resort-style experience.

Inspired by the elegance of Jacob & Co. and the creative excellence of Ohana Development, the project offers two distinctive living experiences. The villas collection combines avant-garde architecture with breathtaking beach views surrounded by a natural reserve, while the beach view apartments feature high-end residences designed for comfort and adorned with luxurious finishes. Both experiences combine the serene blue of the sea ... Read more »

Bangkok, Thailand - Wednesday, 18. December 2024

Central Pattana plc, Thailand’s leading real estate developer and operator of 41 Central shopping centers, joins forces with the Tourism Authority of Thailand and the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration to launch “centralwOrld Bangkok Countdown 2025” at centralwOrld, the “Times Square of Asia.” With a 500-million-baht investment, Central Pattana creates an unparalleled world-class countdown event featuring exclusive performances from top Thai artists and more than 500 performers nationwide. This celebration will energize New Year’s festivities at major countdown destinations including Central World Bangkok, Central Pattaya, Central Phuket, Central Chiangmai, and Central Samui—key draws for international visitors.

Central World Bangkok stands as a world-class shopping and dining hub, hosting over 500 stores—from high-end global brands to local favorites—alongs ... Read more »

L'événement a mis en lumière les innovations révolutionnaires de TCL en matière de climatisation, les capacités de fabrication avancées du Centre de fabrication intelligente de TCL et les solutions sur mesure pour la région MEA.

TCL Electronics, entreprise leader de la ... Read more »

The event spotlighted TCL’s groundbreaking air conditioning innovations, advanced manufacturing capabilities at TCL’s Intelligent Manufacturing Centre, and tailored solutions for the MEA region.

TCL Electronics, a global leader in consumer technology and the world’s top two TV bran ... Read more »

(BUSINESS WIRE)--Boomi™, the intelligent integration and automation leader, today announced a definitive agreement to acquire Rivery, a modern data integration provider that offers cutting-edge Change Data Capture (CDC) for real-time, efficient data movement. Rivery’s skilled data management team will join Boomi, strengthening the company’s ability to deliver world-class solutions to customers and accelerate its trajectory as a leader in the integration and automation space. The acquisition, expected to close by the end of 2024 pending customary closing conditions, reinforces Boomi’s commitment to delivering a seamless, unified platform for intelligent integration and automation, API management, and data management. Terms of the deal remain undisclosed.

“This acquisition marks an important milestone for Boomi as we expand our platform to address the evolving data management needs of businesses in the age of data-driven decision-making and AI,&rd ... Read more »