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Lazada Announces Suite of GenAI Features to Transform Shopping and Seller Experiences in Southeast Asia

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The GenAI features will transform four key dimensions of eCommerce shopping, termed 4Ds, including discovery, dependability, deals, and decision making, to deliver a more personalised and interactive experienceLazada is also leveraging Alibaba’s newly-launched improved iteration of its AI translation tool, Marco MT, to support language localisation needs in the diverse region of Southeast AsiaIn parallel, Lazada has partnered with Kantar to launch its inaugural “Artificial Intelligence Adoption in eCommerce in Southeast Asia” whitepaper on consumer preferences, sentiments and behaviour towards AI

SINGAPORE, Oct. 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Lazada, Southeast Asia’s pioneer eCommerce platform, today announced a major leap in online shopping with the launch of all-new GenAI-powered in-app features. These enhancements promise to revolutionise the shopping journey by offering shoppers a more personalised, engaging, and dynamic experience. Alongside this, Lazada also launched its Artificial Intelligence Adoption in eCommerce in Southeast Asia whitepaper, jointly developed with Kantar, to better understand AI awareness, trust and preferences, shopping behaviour, and consumer pain points in the region.

 

Lazada’s GenAI features include an AI-powered personal shopping assistant – AI Lazzie, smart recommendations, AI-generated product information, and even AI-generated models, which position the platform at the forefront of a rapidly evolving eCommerce landscape in Southeast Asia. Lazada is also leveraging Alibaba’s newly-launched improved iteration of its AI translation tool, Marco MT, to support language localisation needs in the diverse region of Southeast Asia. The AI translation tool is based on Alibaba’s proprietary model Qwen, and is designed to help sellers create product pages in the language of their target market. The improved version – Marco MT, is powered by large language models, with the ability to interpret contextual clues such as cultural and industry-specific terms.

As AI and GenAI continue to serve as major growth catalysts, Lazada is addressing the four critical dimensions (4Ds) that are transforming online shopping:

1.     Discovery: Enhancing Product Search and Shopping Inspiration

AI is reshaping how shoppers discover products by providing personalised recommendations and improving search efficiency. The whitepaper reveals that nine out of ten respondents in Southeast Asia believe that AI enhances their search efficiency when shopping online. Lazada’s AI tools, such as the personal shopping assistant, AI Lazzie, are designed to help shoppers not only find products, but also discover new ideas and lifestyle additions, offering 24/7 tailored assistance to enrich and elevate the shopping experience.

2.     Dependability: Building Trust and Loyalty through Tailored Experiences

With the new GenAI updates, Lazada will now be able to offer more dynamic and engaging content on its platform. For instance, AI-generated product descriptions and images can be tailored to different regions, languages, and cultural nuances, ensuring that shoppers feel a deeper connection with the products they are browsing. This capability is particularly valuable in Southeast Asia, where linguistic and cultural diversity are both varied and vast.

Insights from our whitepaper also revealed an exceedingly high level of trust towards AI-powered platforms, where a majority of shoppers trust and rely on AI for personalised recommendations (92%) and product summaries (90%). Here, Lazada’s GenAI features such as its AI-powered smart reviews and personalised product recommendations based on shopping habits and past purchases can enhance shopping experience by offering shoppers quick, comprehensive, and reliable product insights. These tools foster customer loyalty by enabling dependable and seamless interactions that build trust, while helping shoppers make more informed decisions.

Given the impact that AI delivers, we are witnessing a huge majority of shoppers using AI features on eCommerce platforms at least once a week (80%), with a high willingness to pay more for AI-powered shopping experiences (83%).

3.     Deals: Helping Shoppers Find the Best Value

The whitepaper highlights that approximately a third of Southeast Asian shoppers are price-conscious and actively seek out deals (41%). In fact, more than half of the respondents identify competitive pricing (54%) and the availability of vouchers and discounts (51%) as key factors that influence repeat purchases.

Lazada’s AI-curated offers, exclusive vouchers, and the integration of LazCoins as a rewards mechanic further ensure that shoppers can access the best value for every purchase. By leveraging AI, Lazada helps shoppers discover deals tailored to their personal preferences, habits, and interests to ensure that the best deal is secured.

Going above and beyond, the humanised aspect of GenAI means that Lazada is also able to gamify the shopping experience, by rewarding positive behaviour such as high user engagement rate with additional surprise discount voucher codes and bundle deals.

4.     Decision-Making: Smarter Shopping Choices

Lazada’s findings reveal that an overwhelming 88% of respondents in Southeast Asia make purchase decisions using AI-generated content and product recommendations, and over half (51%) indicate that product and seller reviews are key features they prioritise when shopping online. Harnessing this insight, Lazada’s GenAI update is designed to create unique content by harnessing product reviews, product key selling points, as well as tailored product recommendations to optimise the shopper research process and support their purchasing decisions with facts and data.

To further expedite the decision-making process, AI Lazzie can answer shopper queries promptly to address concerns, which can result in increased order conversion rates, as well as enhanced customer satisfaction and loyalty.

James Dong, Chief Executive Officer of Lazada Group, commented, “At Lazada, we have embraced GenAI as part of our customer-centric, long-term growth strategy to enhance customer experiences, as we stribe to stay ahead and steer into a new era of online shopping. We foresee that GenAI will accelerate an eCommerce revolution and reshape the way we currently shop, sell, and engage. Our goal is to make every experience sharper, more individual, efficient, and enjoyable. Through these innovations, we’re not only supporting our shoppers, but also empowering our sellers to make smarter, data-driven decisions, from product positioning to customer engagement.”

Dong added: “As Lazada implements AI at scale, we strive to create win-win scenarios for all eCommerce players, while maintaining the human touch that remains essential in fostering authentic, lasting relationships with our shoppers, sellers, and partners in the ecosystem. By embracing GenAI, we aim to create a more accessible, inclusive, and personalised shopping experience for all.”

About the Whitepaper

 

The Artificial Intelligence Adoption in eCommerce in Southeast Asia whitepaper is derived from the research conducted in partnership with Kantar in six Southeast Asian markets – Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam, and the Philippines – which surveyed more than 6,000 eCommerce users between the ages of 18 and 60 in September 2024.

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About Lazada Group

Lazada Group is Southeast Asia’s pioneer eCommerce platform. For the last 12 years, Lazada has been accelerating progress in Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam through commerce and technology. Today, a thriving local ecosystem links about 160 million active users to more than one million actively-selling sellers every month, who are transacting safely and securely via trusted payments channels and Lazada Wallet, receiving parcels through a homegrown logistics network that has become the largest in the region.

 

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State Grid Xuzhou Power Supply Company: “inspection replacement” to improve the quality and efficiency of power transformation operation and maintenance

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XUZHOU, China, Oct. 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — A few days ago, the State grid Xuzhou power supply company Suining power transformation operation and maintenance class in the team station, respectively, 110kV Suining and Guanshan change to carry out online intelligence patrol, marking the State grid Xuzhou power supply company into the “inspection replacement” new era.

Compared with the previous use of video surveillance means for macro monitoring of the security environment in the station, the intelligent patrol system through high-precision video acquisition equipment, focusing on transformers, circuit breakers, isolation switches and other key equipment in the substation. In addition, the intelligent patrol system can collect equipment appearance status, oil temperature, gas pressure value and other important production and operation data in real time, and upload it to the main station host in the region in time for centralized storage and automatic analysis.

It is worth mentioning that the intelligent patrol system also integrates advanced artificial intelligence algorithms, which can automatically identify equipment defects, as well as potential alarms such as equipment overheating, oil level anomalies, and gas leaks, to achieve unmanned automatic patrol. Through this move, not only greatly improve the inspection efficiency, but also significantly enhance the accuracy and timeliness of defect detection, and provide a strong guarantee for the safe and stable operation of the substation.

It is estimated that in the trial operation stage, the efficiency of the intelligent patrol system is 50% higher than that of the traditional manual patrol. At present, it is the autumn maintenance peak of the power grid. In order to test the accuracy and stability of the system, the manual inspection is still carried out normally, forming a dual-track operation with the intelligent patrol.

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Quintus Unveils World’s Largest High Pressure Processing System

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Model QIF 600L HPP Press Scales New Productivity Heights

VÄSTERÅS, Sweden, Oct. 30, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — With the debut of the QIF 600L High Pressure Processing (HPP) system, Quintus Technologies once again raises the bar in high pressure processing. The new press model, launching today, offers an impressive 600-litre cycle capacity, the largest in the industry. Its generous 18.5 inches (47 cm) pressure vessel diameter improves load efficiency and accommodates more packages per cycle. Equipped with up to 12 intensifiers, the scalable system can process 9,140 lbs. (4,150 kg.) per hour to meet the most demanding production needs.

“As the array of food and beverage products that benefit from high pressure processing continues to grow, so does the demand for HPP capacity—and productivity,” says Ed Williams, General Manager – Americas, Quintus Technologies

High Pressure Processing is recognized globally as the premium, non-thermal minimal-processing technique to produce safer, preservative-free refrigerated foods and beverages. By using ultra-high pressure instead of heat or chemicals, HPP inactivates foodborne pathogens to ensure product safety while maintaining freshness, taste, and nutritional value.

“As the array of food and beverage products that benefit from high pressure processing continues to grow, so does the demand for HPP capacity—and productivity,” says Ed Williams, General Manager – Americas, Quintus Technologies. “Our new QIF 600L responds to these needs, increasing throughput per cycle and boosting overall production capacity while lowering per unit costs.”

A multitude of advanced features to maximize system availability make the press an efficient, cost-effective solution in high-volume environments. All components that require regular maintenance or inspection are easily accessible. An integrated condition monitoring system uses AI algorithms to predict the need for maintenance of vital components, reducing the risk of unplanned stops. “SmartPress,” easy-to-use cloud-based press management software, provides extensive support for the press operation and maintenance as well as a fast, direct line to Quintus support and guaranteed access to spare and wear parts.

“These high-performing solutions reflect Quintus’s leadership role in high pressure for nearly three-quarters of a century,” Mr. Williams comments. “Our groundbreaking achievements include the development of the first commercially viable HPP system for food and beverage applications in 1995. Our wire wound pressure vessel design is widely acknowledged to be the safest, most reliable, and durable pressure containment system ever invented.”

Quintus press offerings are accompanied by the industry’s best-in-class HPP service program, Quintus® Care, a customized service solution that ensures operational reliability, maximum performance, controlled annual costs, and long-term partnership. Application support is available at the company’s HPP Application Centers in the U.S., Sweden, and China, where food science experts help processors reduce delays in bringing new HPP products to market. The menu of services spans the entire HPP development process, from optimized product formulations and packaging, in-house pathogen validation, and shelf-life studies to assistance with HACCP implementation and regulatory compliance and optimizing processing parameters for maximum ROI.

“As the originator of HPP technology, we are proud to see our presses play a part in helping industry address global safety and sustainability challenges such as food waste, product recalls, and related foodborne illnesses,” states Johan Hjärne, CEO of Quintus Technologies. “With the addition of the scalable QIF 600L, we now have a gamut of state-of-the-art, high-performance press models that give processors of all sizes a competitive edge.”

Depending on intensifier configuration, the QIF 600L press scales from 6,860 lbs. to 9,140 lbs. (3,110 kg. to 4,150 kg.) per hour.

Visit the Quintus HPP team at Pack Expo in Chicago, IL, Nov. 3-6, 2024, in the Processing Zone, Booth LU-7566.

About Quintus Technologies

Quintus Technologies is the global leader in high pressure technology. The company designs, manufactures, installs, and supports high pressure systems in three main areas: densification of advanced materials; sheet metal forming; and high pressure processing for food and beverage innovation, safety, and shelf life. Quintus has delivered over 1,900 systems to customers within industries such as energy, medical implants, space, aerospace, automotive, and food processing. The company is headquartered in Västerås, Sweden, with a presence in 45 countries worldwide. For more information, visit https://quintustechnologies.com/

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Empowering ESG and Supporting Global Sustainability Goals with Raytron Infrared Thermal Imaging

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YANTAI, China, Oct. 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Raytron Technology Co., Ltd., a leading company in infrared thermal imaging, is driving innovation to support Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) initiatives through advanced thermal imaging solutions. These solutions are widely applied in industries such as firefighting, industrial automation, power safety monitoring, renewable energy, and wildlife conservation, contributing to reduced carbon emissions and improved safety standards. The company continues to practice ESG in its own operations.

Environmental: Committed to Green Development

Raytron prioritizes minimizing hazardous waste and reducing energy use by leveraging innovative technologies, fostering a green, low-carbon, and circular economy. The company delivers specialized infrared thermal imaging solutions across coal, power, and renewable energy sectors, supporting these industries’ transitions toward a sustainable economy. Furthermore, Raytron’s infrared thermal imaging technology significantly aids wildlife conservation and forest fire prevention initiatives, actively supporting ecological balance and enhancing biodiversity through science-driven approaches.

Social: Advancing Together with Employees and the Community

Raytron is dedicated to social responsibility, prioritizing both employee growth and community well-being. With more than 3,000 employees, 48% of which are R&D personnel, Raytron has been authorized and accepted a total of 2,879 intellectual property projects, highlighting its commitment to talent development and innovation. Raytron also actively supports education and community initiatives, contributing through educational fund donations and the provision of infrared thermal imaging devices.

Governance: Advancing Together with Stakeholders

Raytron fosters strong communication with current and potential investors, enhancing transparency through regular, multi-channel updates that prioritize investor protection. The company upholds rigorous operational standards, supported by a robust internal control system and compliance with multiple management standards, including ISO 9001, IATF 16949, QC 080000, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, and ISO 27001, ensuring mass production and quality management. Raytron’s high production capacity and comprehensive quality framework have secured market trust and consistently met customer expectations.

Raytron remains dedicated to its mission of creating customer value with technological advancement. In 2024, Raytron released the world’s first 6μm uncooled infrared thermal sensor which will expand infrared technology applications across more industries. With integrity in our relationships with suppliers, customers, and consumers, Raytron is committed to advancing sustainable development, upholding environmental stewardship, engaging stakeholders with integrity and quality, and fostering sustainable, harmonious growth for both the company and whole society.

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E-mail: sales@raytrontek.com 

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