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Shivoo Studios Debuts ‘Skooly Toonz’ with its first release, ‘The Indictment Song!’ Showcasing Its 3D Animation Expertise for Educational & Entertainment Content Development

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Viewable in the Shivoo Studios Channel on Youtube, Skooly Toonz videos demonstrate advanced motion-capture and world-building for immersive, multi-actor, animated, educational, content development.  

JAFFREY, N.H., Oct. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Skooly Toonz is the first recurring content brand launched by Shivoo Studios, known for delivering high quality XR/VR/AR content including original writing and music, to help audiences understand complex subjects. Shivoo chose to start the Skooly Toonz series with The Indictment Song! which demystifies an often-misunderstood legal topic that many have in mind during this election year. The Indictment Song! entertainingly explains the non-partisan, jury-driven process.

 

Shivoo Studios demystifies what an indictment actually means with its whimsical, animated music video.

Reminiscent of the educational magic of beloved Schoolhouse Rock!, Skooly Toonz: The Indictment Song! takes viewers on a vibrant, 3D animated journey through the judicial system, prompted by the lead character asking, “What’s an indictment?”  Viewers are then guided through the intricacies of indictments, grand juries, and the associated legal process, aided by original songwriting along with musical and dance performances by human artists, to be recorded and transported into a colorful, engaging, 3D animated world built within the UNREAL ENGINE.

Once written, creating The Indictment Song! video began with the motion capture of seven talented human performers whose work informs the video’s central 3D characters plus a chorus of hundreds of synthesized avatars, all animated using data acquired by Shivoo’s in-house motion capture technology. The original performances were applied to custom created avatars, placed within 3D sets utilizing the UNREAL ENGINE’s effects, animation and camera features. This methodology allows Shivoo Studios to create once and easily deploy its content in multiple formats on multiple platforms, including but not limited to 360 Video, or immersive XR experiences on full VR headsets.

“Our goal at Shivoo Studios is to harness the power of immersive technology to make learning engaging and accessible for all ages,” says Sterling Youngman, Creative Technologist & CEO at Shivoo Studios. “With The Indictment Song!, we’re tackling a topic that can be confusing and intimidating, and presenting it in a way that is both informative and entertaining, without a political angle.”

Creators at Shivoo are pushing the boundaries of storytelling as we know it, showcasing new world-building capabilities made possible by their in-house body, facial and hand tracking technology. Motion capture uses sensors on bodysuits to track a performer’s movements in real time. A multitude of cameras triangulate infrared markers placed strategically on actors’ bodies. The actors’ performances are tracked and then applied to the avatars creating natural human movement with the 3D world. This technology enables lifelike animations and interactions within virtual environments, significantly enhancing realism in artificial worlds. Its capabilities are virtually limitless, with applications spanning practical uses like training and simulation to entertaining experiences in gaming, theater, film, marketing and education.

For more information or a Virtual Tour, visit: shivoostudios.com

Media Contacts:
Shivoo Studios
Sterling Youngman / Creative Technologist CEO,
sterlingy@shivoostudios.com
Quinn Tetterton
Chief of Growth & Brand Innovation 
quinnt@shivoostudios.com

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FIT Hon Teng Showcases AI Data Center Connectivity and Immersion-Cooled Signal Integrity Solutions at OCP Global Summit 2024

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HONG KONG, Oct. 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — FIT Hon Teng (6088-HK), a subsidiary of Hon Hai Precision Industry (2317-TW), will unveil its latest advancements in AI data center connectivity and immersion-cooling technologies at the upcoming 2024 OCP Global Summit. Hosted by the Open Compute Project (OCP), this prestigious event brings together global leaders in hardware infrastructure design, addressing the evolving demands of modern data centers.

At the summit, FIT will introduce solutions that tackle critical challenges in AI-driven data centers, including signal degradation, heat dissipation, and large-scale manufacturing scalability. FIT’s AI rack connectivity innovations are designed to enhance signal integrity and optimize data transmission, all while incorporating advanced cooling technologies for high-density AI workloads.

Key product highlights include:

224G+ sockets for XPU/GPU connectivityCo-packaged copper and optical architecturesPower cables for ORV3Active Optical Cables (AOC)OSFP1600 and QSFP-DD port configurations

These solutions underscore FIT’s commitment to driving innovation in the AI data center space, building on Foxconn’s extensive industrial internet expertise to offer cutting-edge AI connectivity solutions to global data center customers.

In addition to its AI connectivity offerings, FIT will present its immersion-cooled IT platform solutions at the summit. Terry Little, Development Engineering Manager at FIT, will lead a session titled “Optimizing Signal Integrity in Immersion-Cooled IT Platforms.” The session will delve into the effects of dielectric fluids on high-speed signal lines, the challenges of high-speed testing in such environments, and innovative connector fixture strategies. These solutions are critical for ensuring reliable performance in harsh, high-density computing environments, such as AI data centers.

By addressing key issues such as performance, efficiency, and scalability, FIT continues to play a pivotal role in supporting the growth of AI infrastructure across industries, further solidifying its leadership in AI data center solutions.

About Foxconn Interconnect Technology (FIT Hon Teng)

Foxconn Interconnect Technology (HKEX: 6088) was listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange in 2017 and is the largest consumer electronics connector manufacturer in Greater China. While connectors remain its core business, the company has strategically expanded in recent years into 5G AIoT, electric vehicles, and acoustic electronic components, while also entering the consumer brand sector. For more information, please visit the company’s website at www.fit-foxconn.com

Media Contact:                                  Product and Service Inquiries:
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Saudi Deputy Minister of Transport and Logistics Services Visits NX Group Building

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TOKYO, Oct. 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — NIPPON EXPRESS HOLDINGS, INC. welcomed His Excellency Rayan Salah Al-Din Al-Bakri, Deputy Minister for Logistics Services at Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Transport and Logistics Services, and 12 other Saudi dignitaries on Monday, September 2, at the NX Group Building in Tokyo.

NX Logo: https://kyodonewsprwire.jp/img/202410017427-O2-f9std246

H.E. Rayan Salah Al-Din Al-Bakri, Deputy Minister, Ministry of Transport and Logistics Services, Saudi Arabia (Center): https://cdn.kyodonewsprwire.jp/prwfile/release/M103866/202410017427/_prw_PI1fl_7bO06VPF.jpg

The NX Group established Nippon Express (Middle East) LLC in the United Arab Emirates in February 2007, and in the years since has developed a variety of businesses — including air and ocean freight forwarding, warehousing and overseas removals — in the Middle East region.

The Saudi delegation’s purpose in visiting Japan was to make a tour of Japanese logistics companies. The distinguished visitors were received at the NX Group Building by Nippon Express Co. President Shinjiro Takezoe, NIPPON EXPRESS HOLDINGS Senior Managing Executive Officer Tadahiro Furue, and other company officials. During their meeting, they discussed the logistics services and know-how provided by the NX Group and its initiatives for developing logistics in Saudi Arabia, and a wide range of opinions were exchanged in a friendly atmosphere.

The NX Group will continue further expanding its global network to provide high-quality logistics services to customers around the world.

About the NX Group
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NX Group official website: https://www.nipponexpress.com/

NX Group’s official LinkedIn account: https://www.linkedin.com/company/nippon-express-group/

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Thunes Expands its Direct Global Network into Egypt

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LONDON and CAIRO, Oct. 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Thunes, the Smart Superhighway to move money around the world, today announced a major expansion of its Direct Global Network into Egypt. This expansion brings mobile wallet and bank account payment capabilities to Thunes’ Pay solutions, enhancing the company’s cross-border payment services in one of the Middle East and North Africa’s most dynamic markets.

Egypt is experiencing one of the fastest adoption growth rates for mobile wallets across the African continent, driven by accelerating cash-to-digital conversion. According to GlobalData, mobile wallet volume in Egypt is expected to grow 26% annually between 2024 and 2028, with the projected total volume reaching USD 3.8 billion by 2028.

With this expansion, Members of Thunes’ Direct Global Network can now offer consumer remittance services into Egypt, either to bank accounts or to mobile wallets. This service supports all bank accounts in Egypt, with payouts in both Egyptian Pounds and US Dollars. In addition, all mobile wallets in Egypt will now be supported, with payouts available in Egyptian Pounds.

Egypt ranks as the top remittance-receiving market in the Middle East and North Africa region, totaling USD 19.5 billion in 2023, according to World Bank data, making Thunes’ entry into the market an important development for individuals and businesses seeking cross-border payments into the country.

Aik Boon “AB” Tan, Chief Network Officer of Thunes, said: “Expanding Thunes’ proprietary Direct Global Network into Egypt will provide our Members with greater speed, control, visibility, protection, and cost efficiencies for real-time cross-border payments in one of the fastest growing markets in the world. This expansion demonstrates our relentless commitment to global reach and industry-leading Quality of Service through direct network connections, enabling businesses and financial institutions to reliably process payments globally.”

Contact:

Flo Holt, Headland, fholt@headlandconsultancy.com
Mathieu Limousi, Chief Marketing Officer, Thunes, mathieu.limousi@thunes.com

About Thunes:

Thunes is the Smart Superhighway to move money around the world. Thunes’ proprietary Direct Global Network allows Members to make payments in real-time in over 130 countries and more than 80 currencies. Thunes’ Network connects directly to over 7 billion mobile wallets and bank accounts worldwide, via more than 320 different payment methods, such as GCash, M-Pesa, Airtel, MTN, Orange, JazzCash, Easypaisa, AliPay, WeChat Pay and many more. Thunes’ Direct Global Network differentiates itself through its worldwide reach, in-house SmartX Treasury System and Fortress Compliance Platform, ensuring Members of the Network receive unrivaled speed, control, visibility, protection, and cost efficiencies when making real-time payments, globally. Members of Thunes’ Direct Global Network include gig economy giants like Uber and Deliveroo, super-apps like Grab and WeChat, MTOs, fintechs, PSPs and banks. Headquartered in Singapore, Thunes has offices in 13 locations, including Barcelona, Beijing, Dubai, Johannesburg, London, Manila, Nairobi, Paris, Riyadh, San Francisco, Sao Paulo and Shanghai. For more information, visit: https://www.thunes.com/

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