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DUPR ANNOUNCES JOOLA AS OFFICIAL SPONSOR OF DUPR COLLEGIATE PICKLEBALL EVENTS

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AUSTIN, Texas and ROCKVILLE, Md., Feb. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — DUPR (Dynamic Universal Pickleball Rating) and JOOLA, a leading brand in pickleball and table tennis, today announced a new partnership that will see JOOLA become the Official Sponsor of DUPR Collegiate Pickleball, the largest tournament series for college players. The partnership will drive further growth and advancement of collegiate pickleball to create more pathways and opportunities for players to compete in college and beyond.

JOOLA named Official Sponsor of DUPR Collegiate Pickleball, the largest tournament series for college players.

DUPR Collegiate Pickleball Powered by JOOLA will have a total of 26 events in the Spring and Fall, with 8 Super Regional events and 16 Campus Regional events, Individual National Championships in June and the Collegiate National Championships in November. Now in its third year, the 2024 season offers the most extensive series of events and the largest scholarship prize money yet, providing more opportunities for competitive collegiate pickleball players to showcase their skills and jumpstart their professional career.

DUPR has led the way in establishing competitive collegiate pickleball by creating compelling opportunities for players to compete, earn scholarship prize money and identify new pathways to continue to play. Since hosting its first college event in 2022, DUPR Collegiate Pickleball has hosted 16 events for 1300 athletes – including the largest collegiate pickleball tournament ever with over 350 players – and contributed over $250,000 in scholarship money and travel stipends for players.

Tito Machado, CEO of DUPR, said: “College players are the future of the game. DUPR Collegiate Pickleball events are focused on creating more opportunities for players to hit the court and showcase their skills, and bringing new players and fans into the game to grow it for generations to come. JOOLA’s support is instrumental in driving more awareness and excitement around college pickleball. We are excited to work together to host more events, create more pathways for players and increase scholarship prizes.”

Richard Lee, CEO of JOOLA, said: “Collegiate pickleball has skyrocketed in popularity over the last few years and it is the fastest growing demographic in the sport. DUPR has established itself as the leader in this space. Its collegiate events are giving players real competitive opportunities to play and even find a pathway to the pros, and are shining a spotlight on the sport overall. These players are the future of the game and we are excited to support the 2024 DUPR Collegiate season.”

The schedule of events for the 2024 DUPR Collegiate Pickleball Powered by JOOLA season is as follows:

Spring Super Regionals

Illinois Super Regional – February 3rd-4th (Pickle Haüs in Chicago, IL)Utah Super Regional – March 2nd-3rd (The Picklr in Kaysville, UT)Virginia Super Regional – March 23rd-24th (Performance Pickleball in Richmond, VA)Georgia Super Regional – April 6th-7th (Pickle & Social in Buford, GA)

2024 Collegiate Individual National Championships

June 1st – 2nd (The Pickle Lodge in Cincinnati, OH$20,000 in scholarship money awarded

Fall Super Regionals

Nevada Super Regional – October 5th-6th (Green Valley Life Time in Las Vegas, NV)Arizona Super Regional – October 19th-20th (The Picklr in Gilbert, AZ)Texas Super Regional – October 26th-27th (PALA Pickleball in Houston, TX)4th Fall Super Regional – TBD

Campus Regionals

16 Campus Regional events at various colleges and universities across the country, dates and details to be released shortly. Interested parties must apply to host these events.

2024 Collegiate National Championship

November 22nd – 24th (Life Time Kingwood in Houston, TX)

For more information please visit dupr.com/collegiate

About DUPR 
DUPR (Dynamic Universal Pickleball Rating) is the premier global pickleball rating system and technology platform, trusted by the world’s leading clubs, tournaments, leagues and players. DUPR’s dynamic rating system unifies pickleball across age, gender and location by analyzing match results to accurately evaluate all players across a 2.000 – 8.000 scale. Players and operators can visit www.dupr.com to sign up and learn more.

About JOOLA 
JOOLA has been a pioneer in table tennis since its establishment in 1952. In 2022, its expansion into pickleball quickly attracted the biggest names in the sport. As a sponsor of major professional pickleball tours, associations, and to top athletes in the game, the team at JOOLA combines its expertise with fresh perspectives to bring synergy and innovation to the pickleball market. JOOLA creates a variety of equipment, apparel, and accessories for pickleball players, both professional and recreational. JOOLA is based in Rockville, MD, and is owned by Sport Squad, Inc. Learn more about JOOLA and see why the sport’s best are joining Team JOOLA by visiting joolausa.com.

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Erica Annon / DUPR / erica@mydupr.com

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Elitery Earns 2024 Great Place To Work Certification™ Indonesia: Building Trust Through a Positive Workplace Culture

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JAKARTA, Indonesia, Jan. 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Elitery, a leading IT managed services provider in Indonesia, is proud to announce its official recognition as a  Great Place to Work Certified™ for the period of December 2024 to December 2025. This prestigious recognition is based on direct feedback from employees. An impressive 91% of employees stated that Elitery is a great place to work — surpassing global standards and highlighting Elitery’s commitment to fostering an exceptional workplace culture.

Great Place To Work® is the global authority on workplace culture, employee experience, and leadership behaviors proven to drive revenue, employee retention, and innovation.

“We are thrilled to receive this recognition,” said Kresna Adiprawira, President Director of Elitery. “At Elitery, we do more than manage technology infrastructure. We build careers, foster connections, and nurture an inspiring work culture. This achievement reflects our belief that when our people thrive, success naturally follows.”

The GPTW assessment is a comprehensive measurement of employee trust in the company’s future, while also focusing on the core elements that define a great workplace. These include Credibility, which refers to employees’ trust in the company’s management and leadership; Respect, which highlights the appreciation shown by the company towards its employees; Fairness, where all employees are treated equally and without bias, regardless of their role or background; Pride, reflecting how employees feel a deep sense of accomplishment and joy in being part of Elitery; and Camaraderie, which underlines the strong sense of connection, support, and teamwork that flourishes among employees.

The survey results reveal a high level of satisfaction among Elitery employees, further amplified by the company’s progressive work-from-anywhere culture. By offering flexibility to work from any location, Elitery ensures employees maintain a healthy work-life balance, fostering an environment that supports both productivity and personal growth.

This milestone crowns an extraordinary year for Elitery.  In 2024, the company launched Elipedia, a product designed to empower knowledge sharing and streamline IT solutions for businesses. Elitery also made history by becoming the first Google Cloud Partner Managed Service Provider (MSP) in Indonesia, showcasing its leadership in delivering world-class cloud services. Further solidifying its expertise, Elitery earned the Google Cloud Public Sector Partner of the Year Award 2024 – Asia Pacific, in recognition of its significant contributions in advancing cloud adoption and innovation across the public sector.

In addition, Elitery made a strategic leap by becoming the first Managed Security Services Provider (MSSP) to partner with Google Cloud Security in Indonesia, expanding its offerings to provide comprehensive security solutions. Elitery’s commitment to enhancing both customer and employee experiences was also honored with the Indonesia Best CX-EX Strategy Award 2024 from SWA, highlighting the company’s success in this critical area.

At Elitery, success begins with people. The combination of a supportive and flexible workplace, significant opportunities for professional development, and recognition for employee contributions has created a culture where individuals thrive and innovation flourishes. Elitery believes that by empowering its employees, the company is able to unlock the full potential of technology and deliver meaningful impact for businesses and society.

About Elitery

Founded in 2011, PT Data Sinergitama Jaya, Tbk (later known as “Elitery”) is an IT-managed service company that focuses on cloud and cybersecurity services. With a good corporate reputation, Elitery is trusted by world-class cloud services providers, such as Google Cloud as a go-to-market partner in Indonesia.

Since 2011, Elitery has handled many mission-critical systems accessed by tens of millions of users daily. Customers from various sectors, both private and government, have also trusted Elitery. Equipped with the experience and competence that Elitery has, Elitery is confident that it can become a trusted partner for your organization’s digital transformation.

Elitery’s commitment to excellence is reflected in its continuous efforts to stay at the forefront of technology trends and advancements. By participating in initiatives like the MSSP, Elitery demonstrates its dedication to enhancing its service offerings and providing clients with cutting-edge solutions that address their security and IT management needs.

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Audio Foundry Unveils at CES 2025: Primax-Tymphany Group Drives Innovation in Smart Vehicle Technology

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Enhancing in-car experiences with one-stop integrated audio, vision, and HMI solutions for next-generation vehicles.

TAIPEI, Jan. 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Primax Group, comprising Primax Electronics and Tymphany, will showcase groundbreaking solutions at CES 2025 through Audio Foundry, an automotive audio technology collaborative initiated by Tymphany. The group will present its next-generation, integrated audio-vision-HMI solutions, highlighting its cutting-edge X-IN-1 Sensory Fusion technology at the Audio Foundry booth (#6510) in the Las Vegas Convention Centre’s West Hall. This collaboration emphasizes the synergy between Primax’s advanced vision technologies, Tymphany’s audio expertise, and the unified capabilities within Audio Foundry to drive innovation in the automotive industry.

Primax Electronics redefines vision technology by expanding beyond traditional camera modules, offering high-resolution imaging, wide-angle functionality, and enhanced low-light performance. These technologies enable applications such as Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS), Camera Monitoring Systems (CMS), and Driver Monitoring Systems (DMS), ensuring precise detection and seamless integration with vehicle systems. Additionally, Primax brings innovations like specialized Qi wireless charging to the automotive space, highlighting the company’s leadership in interface technology. 

“This collaboration showcases the strength of our group’s synergy, combining Primax’s leading vision technology with Tymphany’s audio expertise to create unified solutions that will set new standards for the automotive industry,” said Joe Chu, General Manager of Business Operation at Primax. “By integrating safety-focused imaging systems with superior audio solutions, we will deliver experiences that go beyond traditional boundaries.”

Tymphany complements Primax’s efforts with its expertise in premium audio systems, including system design, moving mechanics, transducers, and amplifiers. These advancements enable immersive soundscapes that enhance both entertainment and safety, showcasing the co-operation between vision, interface and audio in modern vehicles. Together, Primax and Tymphany will create a unified platform that sets a new benchmark for user-centric design and functionality.

“Our strategy has always been to pioneer new technologies and redefine audio experiences in vehicles,” said Phil McPhee, Chief Product Officer at Tymphany. “The introduction of removable portable audio systems marks a significant milestone, and this collaboration with Primax will further strengthen our aptitude to innovate and create unique audio-vision experiences.”

Beyond product innovation, the Primax Tymphany Group will leverage its partnerships with Tier-1 suppliers and global automotive brands to fast-track the adoption of its technologies across diverse markets. As members of the Audio Foundry, the group will also engage with other ecosystem players to explore new opportunities and refine integrated solutions that push the limitations of what’s possible in audio-vision technology.

This collaboration emphasizes the Primax Tymphany Group’s vision to lead the industry in developing solutions that merge advanced technology with practical functionality. By delivering unparalleled integration of vision, audio, and interface systems, the Primax Tymphany Group will solidify its role as a driving force behind next-generation automotive innovations and experiences.

About Primax Electronics
Primax Electronics is a leading integrated solution supplier with best-in-class solutions for information products, smart lifestyle and auto/AIoT products. Our product applications expand into pubic/community safety and auto electronics segments. Primax is uniquely positioned with its “X-IN-1 Sensory Fusion” strategy by providing customers with a one-stop shop integration of interface, vision and acoustic technologies. Primax has been the best business partner for global brands by offering exceptional mechanical and electronic engineering services, strong integration capabilities and total solutions with its wide array of technologies. Visit www.primax.com.tw/en/ for more information.

About Tymphany
Tymphany is a renowned audio design and manufacturing powerhouse that specializes in consumer audio, professional audio, conference systems, automotive audio, and component business. The company’s unique X-IN-1 holistic design approach, integrates transducer, amplifier, DSP/software, acoustic system design and mechanical solutions to create best-in-class audio systems. With vertically integrated R&D and manufacturing facilities spanning Europe, the USA, and Asia, 6000 highly skilled employees, and 700 engineers, Tymphany continuously pushes the edge of technology to remain at the forefront of the industry. Visit www.tymphany.com/index.html for more information.

About Audio Foundry
The Audio Foundry is a technology collaborative, empowering members to bring disruptive ideas to life in automotive audio and acoustics.  Headquartered in Wales, United Kingdom, the Audio Foundry hosts a member alliance and fully equipped makerspaces staffed by experienced engineers and support team members. Founded in 2023, the Audio Foundry serves as an experimental retreat for OEMs, component manufacturers, and technology providers across the value chain. The Audio Foundry is dedicated to the discovery of novel technologies and experiences that enhance the automotive audio ecosystem. Visit www.audio-foundry.com for more information.

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Amorepacific Named CES 2025 Innovation Award Honoree

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Generative AI-based makeup application captures company’s sixth consecutive win at CES
Also unveils new technology with Samsung Electronics, along with latest makeON skincare device

LAS VEGAS, Jan. 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Amorepacific has been named a CES 2025 Innovation Award Honoree for its generative AI-based makeup application, ‘WANNA-BEAUTY AI.’ This marks the company’s sixth consecutive CES Innovation Award recognition. In addition to the award-winning application, Amorepacific will be showcasing its latest beauty technologies at this year’s events – including the ‘AI Skin Analysis & Care Solution,’ which will be unveiled in Samsung Electronics’ ‘MICRO LED Beauty Mirror,’ and a new skincare device from its beauty device brand makeON.

‘WANNA-BEAUTY AI,’ an Innovation Award Honoree in the AI category, is a voice-activated chatbot application that leverages generative AI to help customers discover their ideal makeup looks and experience personalized virtual try-ons. The application first analyzes skin tone, facial features, and proportions with user photos. The AI solution, trained with data from makeup artists, then offers makeup recommendations and virtual try-ons. Users can also virtually try on someone else’s makeup on their faces, all done conveniently through a voice consultation interface.

The patented solution, developed to provide tailored makeup for individual customers, incorporates Amorepacific’s image diagnosis technology and the AI image generation technology co-developed with KAIST. ‘WANNA-BEAUTY AI’ will be showcased at the Venetian Expo Innovation Awards Showcase.

Amorepacific will also unveil its latest beauty technologies at CES. The company’s proprietary technology ‘AI Skin Analysis & Care Solution’ will be incorporated into Samsung Electronics’ ‘MICRO LED Beauty Mirror’ and showcased at the Samsung Electronics’ First Look booth. Combining camera-based optical skin diagnosis with contact-type skin diagnosis, the ‘AI Skin Analysis Solution’ can offer in-depth skin diagnosis and care recommendations.

In addition, the new ‘Skin Light Therapy 3S’ from Amorepacific’s beauty device brand makeON will be showcased at the booth. The device will be launched in March 2025, with a dedicated app seamlessly integrated with the ‘AI Skin Analysis & Care Solution.’

Amorepacific Group Chairman Kyungbae Suh will attend this year’s CES events to visit Amorepacific’s Innovation Awards showcase and new technology reveal. He will be touring exhibitions across various sectors and reviewing Amorepacific North America’s business with Giovanni Valentini, President of Amorepacific North America.

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