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New Initiative SIGGRAPH for Peace Leads the Global Community in Celebrating Digital Innovation to Build a Better World With Technology

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The 51st annual conference places a special emphasis on providing new forms of sustainable impact for society and business across all channels with a special event for attendees on 29 July featuring an amazing lineup of guests and contributors — as well as an International Pavilion.

DENVER, June 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — For the past 50 years, SIGGRAPH has brought together the global computer graphics community. This year, the conference, which will take place in Denver at the Colorado Convention Center from Sunday, 28 July, to Thursday, 1 August, 2024, will focus on a new initiative featuring graphics’ global impact.

For the first time since its inception, SIGGRAPH for Peace welcomes an amazing lineup of guests and contributors for a unique, one-hour session to discuss new perspectives, meet with world-leading personalities, and learn from real-life cases. Taking place on Monday, 29 July, this event is dedicated to all SIGGRAPH participants, in addition to the International Pavilion, with the hopes of inspiring attendees to enhance their potential and get involved in new projects to build a better world.

“Computer graphics and interactive techniques reveals major perspectives of impact on citizens, business, and the planet. SIGGRAPH opens a new opportunity to rethink digital innovation frameworks to reach this impact,” Nicolas Henchoz, SIGGRAPH 2024 Global Diplomat and Director of EPFL+ECAL Lab in Switzerland, said. “Overspecialization has led to tech-driven innovation, addressing the identified problems and business opportunities next door. It’s time to think more about the field of application with large and sustainable needs, like environment, health, and peace, and also to include human perception and cultural dimension to foster adoption,” he added.

SIGGRAPH for Peace is a unique event open to all SIGGRAPH participants, including engineers, exhibitors, artists, and visitors. Attendees will discover how the world of computer graphics can foster new solutions for a better future with a panel discussion featuring a wide range of prestigious panelists. These panelists include Yves Daccord, CEO of the International Red Cross (2010-2020) and current chairman of Principles for Peace; Yannis Ioannidis, ACM President and professor of informatics and telecom at University of Athens; Andres Burbano, SIGGRAPH 2024 Conference Chair; and Dr. Béatrice Harlev (Hasler), XR researcher and pioneer in VR-based conflict resolution. In addition to panelists, SIGGRAPH for Peace features exclusive audiovisual contributions from experts, including Moon Ribas, artist and co-founder of the Cyborg.org Foundation, and Jean-Marie Guéhenno, Columbia University faculty, former Under-Secretary-General at the United Nations, President of the International Crisis Group.

“It’s a new initiative. We hope to create awareness about the amazing potential and induce a movement with new ambassadors and actors. We introduce SIGGRAPH for health, SIGGRAPH for environment, and SIGGRAPH for Peace. We have decided to focus on peace because it’s an urgent need. Also, many people barely imagine what is possible here with our disciplines. Let’s foster business for peace. We will show some very pragmatic examples and actors on the ground to emphasize this potential,” Henchoz said of the hope and impact SIGGRAPH for Peace will instill in attendees, which hailed from 78 countries on six continents in 2023.

In addition to SIGGRAPH for Peace, there is an International Pavilion in the SIGGRAPH 2024 Exhibition, where guests will discover a welcoming environment inclusive of representatives from several countries. At the center of this pavilion, attendees will discover and interact with the Open Books Installation from the EPFL+ECAL Lab, the design research center of the EPFL and the Photo Elysée Museum in Switzerland. They can delve into exceptional photobook collections and jump between books and visual sequences thanks to interaction design research and AI tools. This installation features a special book selection curated specifically for SIGGRAPH 2024 by the museum’s curator, covering peace, conflict, health, and environment — all core topics of the Global Diplomat’s initiative. The project is the result of a two-year research collaboration involving designers, engineers, curators, and psychologists.

“SIGGRAPH has been very effective in the scientific, technological, and artistic dimensions. It’s an international reference. It’s confirmed this year with a spectacular increase in contributions. That said, the overspecialization of science, art, and technology has simultaneously created silos. Some other disciplines, in health or the environment, may not be aware of how SIGGRAPH can help them more easily share their stories and advancements with computer graphics and interactive techniques,” Henchoz noted. “SIGGRAPH has a responsibility to bring its leading expertise and competencies to other domains and simultaneously understand how it can support these domains. When you think about the potential in health, environment, and peace, it’s so exciting! It combines benefits for all of us,” he concluded.

Please find more information about SIGGRAPH 2024 here. The ACM SIGGRAPH Blog highlights additional details of the annual conference.

About ACM, ACM SIGGRAPH, and SIGGRAPH 2024
ACM, the Association for Computing Machinery, is the world’s largest educational and scientific computing society, uniting educators, researchers, and professionals to inspire dialogue, share resources, and address the field’s challenges. ACM SIGGRAPH is a special interest group within ACM that serves as an interdisciplinary community for members in research, technology, and applications in computer graphics and interactive techniques. The SIGGRAPH conference is the world’s leading annual interdisciplinary educational experience showcasing the latest in computer graphics and interactive techniques. SIGGRAPH 2024, the 51st annual conference hosted by ACM SIGGRAPH, will take place live 28 July–1 August at the Colorado Convention Center, along with a Virtual Access option.

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Lakshmi Finance Center: Jonathan Dale Benton Unveils the Strategic Leap from TradeGenius AI 3.0 to 4.0

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Lakshmi Finance Center announces the next generation of its flagship AI platform, TradeGenius AI 4.0, showcasing advanced learning capabilities, re-engineered infrastructure, and cross-domain scalability under the direction of founder Jonathan Dale Benton.

SAN DIEGO, April 10, 2025 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Lakshmi Finance Center has officially launched TradeGenius AI 4.0, the most significant architectural and functional overhaul of its intelligent automation platform to date. Building on the foundational framework of version 3.0, the new system introduces a series of transformative upgrades designed to meet the demands of increasingly complex and dynamic real-time environments.

The development, led by Founder and CEO Jonathan Dale Benton, reflects the institution’s ongoing investment in modular artificial intelligence systems that prioritize learning adaptability, high-volume data responsiveness, and operational transparency.

“TradeGenius AI 4.0 is not simply a version update—it’s a complete strategic reinvention of the system’s intelligence core,” said Jonathan Dale Benton. “It now thinks in contexts, adapts in cycles, and learns in real time across environments that no static model could survive.”

While TradeGenius AI 3.0 introduced essential advancements such as adaptive learning databases and preliminary decision feedback loops, version 4.0 redefines those foundations by integrating reinforcement learning, temporal abstraction layers, and dynamic task routing engines. These upgrades allow the system to execute multi-stage, variable-output strategies across non-linear data streams—an essential feature for modern AI operations.

One of the key innovations in 4.0 is its event-driven processing model, which replaces sequential logic chains with flexible response modules. This model enables the system to react to new inputs based on weighted probabilities rather than fixed triggers, dramatically reducing latency and enhancing situational awareness.

In parallel, the platform now supports natural language command interpretation through an upgraded NLP parser, allowing users to construct complex operational logic using simple language prompts. These are dynamically translated into structured tasks, enabling broader accessibility across non-technical roles in systems management and automation testing.

The memory module—a critical improvement over 3.0’s short-term feedback structure—has been expanded into a context-aware temporal buffer. This allows TradeGenius AI 4.0 to maintain variable-length memory trails for long-form decision-making, improving continuity in strategy across extended sessions.

Another core advancement is the scalability architecture, which now supports simultaneous deployment across decentralized nodes with real-time synchronization. This enables federated learning experiments and distributed intelligence deployment in simulated or live multi-agent environments.

The engineering teams behind TradeGenius AI worked through 14 months of sprint-based iterations and regression testing to ensure that legacy logic sets could be retained while accommodating the system’s expanded capabilities. Cross-disciplinary contributions from Lakshmi’s internal data scientists, systems theorists, and interface designers ensured a consistent balance between depth, speed, and usability.

In preparation for broader use, Lakshmi Finance Center is releasing a developer sandbox environment for institutions and research labs, including access to API layers, custom training modules, and anonymized datasets for testing. Internal pilot programs have already demonstrated successful applications in automation orchestration, real-time analytics, and process modeling.

Looking ahead, Lakshmi Finance Center plans to integrate real-world knowledge graph structures and symbolic reasoning systems in future iterations of the TradeGenius framework. Version 4.1, currently in prototype, is expected to introduce explainability modules and internal audit trails for transparency in critical system decisions.

TradeGenius AI 4.0 is now available for enterprise deployment, research collaboration, and curriculum integration within Lakshmi’s technical education programs.

With this release, Lakshmi Finance Center not only extends the capabilities of intelligent systems but reinforces its role as a center for continuous innovation in scalable, modular, and explainable AI.

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Charlotte Evans, Lakshmi Finance Center, 1 619-379-7337, contact@lakshmifinance.com, https://www.lakshmifinance.com/

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ROLLER Celebrated on AFR’s Best Places to Work List and Certified as a Great Place to Work

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ROLLER’s purpose is to help create experiences that bring joy and happiness to the world. They achieve this by connecting attraction venues with powerful, easy-to-use technology.

AUSTIN, Texas, April 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — ROLLER, the all-in-one venue management platform for the leisure and attractions industry, is proud to announce it has been named a finalist on the Australian Financial Review’s Best Places to Work List for 2025, in the Technology category. Presented in collaboration with Bendelta, the list evaluates hundreds of companies across Australia and New Zealand based on employee experience, policies, and innovation. For the ROLLER team, being recognized among such respected companies is a meaningful acknowledgment of the culture they’re continuing to build as they scale.

“Our people are the heart of everything we do,” says Bee Hepburn, Chief People Officer at ROLLER. “Being included on the AFR’s Best Places to Work List reflects our team’s passion for not only creating joyful guest experiences through our platform but also cultivating a workplace where people love to show up every day.”

ROLLER was also honored to be officially certified as a Great Place to Work® for the third consecutive year in Australia and the second year running in the United States.

“Great Place To Work Certification is a highly coveted achievement that requires consistent and intentional dedication to the overall employee experience,” says Sarah Lewis-Kulin, Vice President of Global Recognition at Great Place To Work. She emphasizes that Certification is based entirely on real feedback from employees, making it a genuine reflection of how people feel about the company culture. “By successfully earning this recognition, it is evident that ROLLER stands out as one of the top companies to work for, providing a great workplace environment for its employees.”

ROLLER’s employee experience is driven by core values that promote collaboration, trust, innovation, and personal growth. With a global team spanning the Americas, EMEA, and APAC, ROLLER emphasizes flexibility, psychological safety, and opportunities for career progression. Recent initiatives include working with Equidi to close the gender pay gap, a public holiday swap program, and DEI-driven hiring practices.

“We’re intentional about creating an environment where people feel connected to their work, each other, and the impact we’re making,” added Bee Hepburn. “Whether you’re based in Austin, Melbourne, or London, you’ll find the same level of openness, encouragement, and energy that defines ROLLER’s culture.”

As the company continues to grow and evolve, ROLLER remains focused on maintaining a culture-first approach, recognizing that happy, fulfilled teams are the key to delivering world-class products and support to the attractions industry.

About ROLLER

ROLLER is the cloud-based venue management platform for modern attractions, purpose-built to remove friction from the guest experience at every touchpoint. Their all-in-one platform simplifies its customers’ business processes, improving efficiency and maximizing revenue. ROLLER’s comprehensive solution includes: Online Checkout & Ticketing, Point-of-Sale, Integrated Payments, Memberships, Gift Cards, Waivers, Self-Serve Kiosks, Cashless Wallets, Guest Surveys, and more. To learn more, visit roller.software.

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Thermo King Launches Flagship LEGEND Trailer Refrigeration Unit with Asian-based Production

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SHANGHAI, April 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Thermo King, a strategic brand of Trane Technologies (NYSE: TT), a global climate innovator, has announced the launch of its first Asian-made trailer refrigeration unit production line at the new smart plant in Wujiang, China. This production line is dedicated to the LEGEND series – the flagship products developed by Thermo King Asia Pacific. These units will be supplied to markets across Aian, marking a strategic milestone in Thermo King’s localization efforts in R&D and manufacturing.

In line with the company’s Future Factory Initiative, the highly automated and intelligent new production line has increased the localization rate of the LEGEND supply chain by 60%, significantly shortened the delivery cycle, and greatly enhanced the stability and flexibility of the refrigeration equipment supply chain across the Asia Pacific region. This development propels the cold chain logistics industry towards a more efficient, intelligent and sustainable future.   

“The localized production of LEGEND products is a key milestone for Thermo King to deepen its presence in the Asia Pacific market.” said Helen Ling, vice president of Trane Technologies Asia Pacific, “We have achieved a breakthrough in the entire process of independently developed a product, from design to large-scale manufacturing. We also worked with local suppliers to create the industry-leading ‘three-in-one’ motor technology through a series of technical advancements. This accomplishment marks our completion of a full cycle from independent R&D to mass production. Moving forward, Thermo King will continue to invest in cutting-edge technologies and work with our partners to drive greater quality and efficiency in regional cold chain logistics. “

The new LEGEND series is built on Thermo King’s world-leading Trailer platforms, specially designed for high-frequency road transportation in Asia Pacific, combining three advantages – precise temperature control, efficient energy saving, and intelligent operation and maintenance. With its advanced electrical architecture and independent airflow control technology, it enables precise all-zone temperature management tailored to cargo types and transportation conditions. This ensures the consistency of temperature control throughout the transportation process, and delivering uniform temperature distribution even at low engine speed, which effectively avoids local temperature variations for high-value goods such as fresh food and medicine, and significantly reduces the cargo damage rate.

For high efficiency and energy saving, the LEGEND series adopts the breakthrough “three-in-one” motor technology, integrating the motor, permanent magnet generator, and active rectifier. Compared with the traditional mechanical drive solution, the LEGEND series uses 27% fewer components, saving installation space while improving the unit’s fuel efficiency by 15%. Simultaneously, with the coordinated operation of brushless fans, smart control algorithm and electronic engine speed control (ECO Governor), the unit can deliver up to 20% fuel efficiency in actual scenario. Besides, the LEGEND series can also achieve fast pull down and consistent capacity output across all conditions. Its ability to monitor engine load ensures reliable operation, cutting overall maintenance needs by 30% and reducing downtime losses by 52%.

In addition, the LEGEND series enjoys improved product reliability thanks to the intelligent operation and management system. It features an IP67 HMI with multi-language support, live fuel consumption data display, and automated Pretrip self-check function to avoid unexpected downtime. The standard Tbox telematics solution can continuously track the operating status of the unit, ensuring a fully controlled refrigeration transportation process.

The LEGEND series has ovtained the certification for China GB IV emission regulation. The first batch of products will be applied mainly in the inter-city highway refrigerated transport market, with planned expansion into railway applications and compliance with EU stage V emission regulation. In the future, Thermo King will continue the green manufacturing practice, driving the high-quality development of the Asia-Pacific refrigeration logistics industry through intelligent upgrades of production lines and R&D efforts on high-efficiency energy-saving technologies.

About Trane Technologies

Trane Technologies is a global climate innovator. Through our strategic brands Trane® and Thermo King®, and our portfolio of environmentally responsible products and services, we bring efficient and sustainable climate solutions to buildings, homes and transportation. For more on Trane Technologies, visit www.tranetechnologies.com.

About Thermo King

Thermo King – by Trane Technologies (NYSE: TT), a global climate innovator – is a worldwide leader in sustainable transport temperature control solutions. Thermo King has been providing transport temperature control solutions for a variety of applications, including trailers, truck bodies, buses, air, shipboard containers, and railway cars since 1938. For more information, visit www.tranetechnologies.cn or www.thermoking.com.cn.

 

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