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In Otis’ Made to Move Communities™ global competition, students will apply Artificial Intelligence to enable more inclusive and sustainable mobility solutions.A student team from the Hong Kong Baptist University Affiliated School Wong Kam Fai Secondary and Primary School is representing Hong Kong in this competition

HONG KONG, Nov. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Artificial Intelligence is revolutionizing the speed, accuracy and scale at which complex challenges are addressed. Over the next several months, more than 250 students from dozens of schools representing more than 15 countries and territories around the world will participate in the Made to Move Communities challenge to propose innovative ways AI can improve urban mobility. They’ll be guided by volunteer mentors from Otis (NYSE: OTIS), the world’s leading elevator and escalator manufacturing, installation and service company.

“We believe that the next generation of innovation will use AI to make moving in and around cities easier and more efficient for all,” said Randi Tanguay, Otis Senior Vice President & Chief Communications Officer. “Today’s students are growing up as AI technology matures. They are actively engaged and quickly developing the skills to effectively use and apply it. With their innate curiosity and imagination, combined with the guidance of expert Otis volunteer mentors, I can’t wait to see the solutions these students come up with.”

Why AI

According to the World Bank, more than 56% of the world population currently lives in cities, and that number is expected to grow to nearly 70% by 2050. The current pace of rapid urbanization and global population growth has the potential to strain urban infrastructure, resulting in increased congestion, pollution, and inadequate public transit. These challenges can be even more acute in underserved neighborhoods and for people with special needs.

“AI is already reshaping transportation. It’s enabling self-driving cars, optimizing traffic flows, and even helping drones deliver packages and medicines to those in need,” said Ezhil Nanjappan, Otis Senior Vice President and Chief Technology Officer. “As we stand on the brink of the AI revolution, I’m excited to bring this transformational technology to the Made to Move Communities program – to brainstorm solutions to the mobility issues of today and tomorrow, while inspiring young minds and helping to close the STEM skills gap.”

For the first time – a global winner

Since 2020, Otis’ annual Made to Move Communities global student competition has engaged over 750 students and hundreds of Otis colleagues with the goal of addressing urban mobility challenges while sparking a lifelong interest in STEM. Participating schools have received nearly $1 million (USD) in grants from Otis to further STEM learning and programs in their schools.

Until now, students used to compete regionally, with a winning team selected in each of the four Otis regions. This year, for the first time, the four regional winning teams will compete in a final round to determine a global team champion. Student teams will need to share how their solutions to local challenges can be scaled globally, and the global team champion will receive an additional grant for their school.

Seven students from the Hong Kong Baptist University Affiliated School Wong Kam Fai Secondary and Primary School will take part. This is the second time the school will represent Hong Kong. “We are pleased to once again have the opportunity to represent Hong Kong in the competition. This platform allows our students to harness the power of Artificial Intelligence to tackle real-world urban mobility challenges. We are eager to see how their innovative ideas will transform into practical solutions and showcase their talents on a global stage.” Said by Ms. Jacqui KOO, Acting Deputy Principal cum Director of International Division, Hong Kong Baptist University Affiliated School Wong Kam Fai Secondary and Primary School.

Watch this video to learn more about Made to Move Communities and this year’s challenge: https://youtu.be/c1FwYeGhLp4

Visit otis.com/mtmc to learn more and follow Otis for updates from participating student teams.

About Otis

Otis gives people freedom to connect and thrive in a taller, faster, smarter world. The global leader in the manufacture, installation and servicing of elevators and escalators, we move 2.3 billion people a day and maintain approximately 2.3 million customer units worldwide – the industry’s largest Service portfolio. You’ll find us in the world’s most iconic structures, as well as residential and commercial buildings, transportation hubs and everywhere people are on the move. Headquartered in Connecticut, USA, Otis is 71,000 people strong, including 42,000 field professionals, all committed to meeting the diverse needs of our customers and passengers in more than 200 countries and territories. To learn more, visit www.otis.com and follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram and Facebook @OtisElevatorCo.

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852-9865 5331

 

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Global Times: Xi’s letter to lecturers in Shanghai inspires silver generation to contribute to city building

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BEIJING, Nov. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — On a sunny afternoon in early November, the warm sunlight pours into a solarium by the Huangpu River in downtown Shanghai. Huang Baomei and several other senior citizens gather around a table, excitedly reading a special letter together.

A day earlier, they received a letter from President Xi Jinping, after writing a letter to him weeks before to share their experiences and thoughts of providing free lectures to local residents in recent years as members of “Laoyangshu,” or “Old Poplar,” a grassroots lecture program in Shanghai consisting of retired officials, military officers, experts, teachers, and role models.

In his reply to the “Old Poplar” members, Xi praised the initiative as a meaningful approach to recount historical events, explain the Party’s new theories, and share the positive changes in the city with residents by blending the lecture content with the lecturers’ personal experiences.

Underlining the principle that cities should be built by the people and for the people, Xi called on the members of the program to inspire more people to embrace and implement the concept of a people-oriented city, the Xinhua News Agency reported. 

“Xi’s letter has given us tremendous encouragement and strength,” Huang told the Global Times with a big smile on her face.

“Even though I’m not young anymore, I never find delivering lectures tiring,” she said. “Instead, sharing the positive changes that have happened, and are happening, in Shanghai and China with my personal experiences, brings me great joy.”

Simplify the profound

With her straight posture and quick reflexes, Huang appears much younger than her actual age of 93. This elegant and energetic elderly lady was selected as China’s first generation of “model workers” in the 1950s as a textile worker, and was awarded the “July 1st Medal” – a top medal for lifelong contribution – by President Xi in 2021. She has been a role model for her dedication and professionalism for generations. 

Huang worked for 42 years at a textile factory in Shanghai. Now, as one of the eldest members of the “Old Poplar,” she passionately engages with residential communities, enterprises, and schools, sharing stories about China’s development with young people.

“At my busiest, I gave three lectures in a day, each lasting two hours, and the audience would give me a thumbs up,” Huang said proudly.

Development is a grand topic. Instead of discussing abstract concepts, Huang often shares her personal experiences filled with vivid and encouraging moments.

“When I worked in the textile factory, I tried many methods to improve efficiency and yield,” Huang told the audience that she made a lot of effort in optimizing the work process, and later successfully doubled the efficiency to simultaneously operate 800 spindles alone. Inspired by Huang’s talent and endeavor, the spinners at the local factory produced nearly half of China’s cotton cloth in the 1950s, a manufacturing miracle by then. 

Moreover, Huang once had an opportunity to become a movie star, but she rejected. “Spinning is my specialty and life career,” she said.

Huang’s heartfelt narrations embody the dedication and relentless spirit of the older Chinese generation, and vividly represent the past decades of rapid development in the country, which have resonated deeply with many in the audience. “As long as my health permits, I will continue to try hard to inspire more people, especially the young ones, in ways that they like,” Huang told the Global Times.

Similarly, 75-year-old Hu Jun, another “Old Poplar” member, is also good at using relatable details to explain macro policies in methods that resonate with the public.

The “Old Poplar” program mainly targets residents of Shanghai’s downtown Yangpu district. When discussing China’s industrial restructuring, Hu used Yangpu as an example to illustrate how this cradle of modern Chinese industry has continuously adapted its industrial structure to keep pace with the times.

“Yangpu was once known as the ‘golden belt’ of industry. After China’s reform and opening-up in the late 1970s, it became the ‘Rust Belt.’ Now, through years of industrial upgrading, Yangpu has transformed into the ‘beautiful belt,’ evolving into a green and livable community,” said Hu.

Hu was an official in the Yangpu district government before retirement. He expressed his excitement and enthusiasm upon receiving the reply letter from Xi, saying it reflects the president’s great expectations for grassroots retired officials and his affirmation of Shanghai’s urban construction.

“Even though I am retired, I will continue to serve as a promoter and practitioner of constructing a people-oriented city.”

Both teachers and friends

The “Old Poplar” members have conducted more than 2,600 free lectures over the last five years. They not only do well in vividly explaining macro topics, but are also good at sharing relatable life experiences tailored to audiences of different ages, becoming both teachers and friends to local residents.

Li Peirong, 75, used to work in a local township-level subdistrict before retiring, from which she gained rich experience dealing with the elderly. Now as an “Old Poplar” member, Li’s lecturers are mainly for senior citizens, whom she teaches how to use electronics such as smartphones. “Most of my elderly audience members have learned how to use [smartphones],” she said.

Li also promotes knowledge about electronic fraud prevention in her lectures. “We want to help more elderly people bridge the digital divide, and enjoy the benefits of modern technology.”

She said that receiving the reply from Xi makes her very proud, and further appreciates the significance of what she and other “Old Poplar” members are doing. “I never feel old,” she told the Global Times. “Even in retirement, we can continue to harness the power of our ‘silver generation’ in contributing to society.”

For young audiences, the “Old Poplar” has also made many efforts to prepare its lectures.

As former chairman of the board of supervisors of a technological innovation enterprise, 64-year-old Xin Peihua now mainly engages with young people through the “Old Poplar” program, giving lectures at internet companies.

Xin said she usually keeps her lectures to about half an hour, considering that most young people have busy work schedules. During and after the lectures, she talks with the young employees about work-related stress and their anxieties regarding potential layoffs, much like a caring senior family member. “Now when they’re feeling confused, they sometimes come to me to share their concerns and seek advice,” Xin told the Global Times.

Xin also regularly talks with the new couples at Yangpu’s marriage registries, sharing with them experiences of getting along with spouses and in-laws, maintaining marriage, and building a happy family. These small talks are so popular, that some new couples from other districts choose to register their marriages at Yangpu, said Xin.

She said that receiving a reply from President Xi is a “supreme honor” to her. “I want to serve as a flourishing old poplar, contributing my strength to the joint effort of building a beautiful city for the people, and creating a happy and fulfilling life together.”

Attract the young

The “Old Poplar” program was established in 2020, following Xi’s inspection trip to Shanghai the previous year.

In November 2019, during his visit to the city, Xi proposed the concept that “the cities are built by the people and are for the people,” and has issued several important directives regarding the construction of a people-oriented city in Shanghai. 

During that visit, Xi met Huang and encouraged her to further share her experiences with the young people, to strengthen their confidence in the path, theory, system, and culture of socialism with Chinese characteristics.

Inspired by Xi’s words, Yangpu district established the “Old Poplar” program to share with the public the Party’s stories and promote the spirit of Shanghai city. The program has gathered over 300 retired senior citizens who are well-versed in theory, skilled in public speaking, and eager to contribute as volunteer lecturers, according to Deng Qing, head of the Bureau of Retired Veteran Cadres of the CPC Yangpu District Committee, which built the program.

To date, the “Old Poplar” has had a cumulative audience of more than 280,000. How to make young people interested in this format of lectures, and enjoy listening to the stories shared by these “grandpas” and “grandmas,” have been topics that the “Old Poplar” keeps considering.

To attract a Gen Z audience, the program has created accounts on popular video platforms like Bilibili, inviting its members to host livestream lectures. “A Huang lecture, for example, attracted 5,000 viewers during the live broadcast, with a total of over 50,000 views for the replay,” Deng told the Global Times.

The engaging and diverse lectures have been well received by the younger audience. Xu Yifan, a staffer at a Shanghai-based internet enterprise, said he has watched livestream and videos of “Old Poplar” lectures on Bilibili, and felt the deep love of the elderly lecturers for Shanghai and China.

“Their lectures convey knowledge but also power to us, strengthening our young generation’s aspirations for the future, and encouraging us to actively participate in the development of a people-oriented city,” Xu told the Global Times.

Cheng Yunuo is a fifth-grader at a primary school in Yangpu. She has attended many lectures held by the “Old Poplar” at her school. 

“The experiences and insights of the older generation have made me deeply realize that, as a Chinese teenager in the new era, I have a responsibility to study hard and continuously improve my knowledge and skills,” Cheng said.

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Longsys Unveils New Products at Electronica Munich, PTM Business Model Drives Innovation in Automotive Storage

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MUNICH, Nov. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — The much-anticipated Electronica Munich has officially opened. At this international event, Longsys(301308.SZ) launched a range of new products alongside its PTM (Product Technology Manufacturing) business model, with a focus on industrial and automotive storage solutions to meet the global demand for intelligent storage across various industries.

Global Expansion of Storage Solutions
International Debut of the PTM Business Model

Longsys introduced its innovative PTM business model for the first time to a global audience at this event. PTM provides high-end, flexible, and efficient full-stack custom services to empower the intelligent transformation of industries such as automotive and industrial sectors, breaking through the homogeneity of existing products.

Through a series of mergers and an extensive global presence, Longsys has established subsidiaries and branches across Europe, the Americas, and Asia. This forms an international service chain from R&D through to production and sales. Additionally, the company has developed a flexible, efficient, and cost-optimized global storage manufacturing supply chain network to cater to diverse custom demands. This network not only provides efficient localized support and services but also lays a solid foundation for PTM’s global implementation.

New Products Showcased

In Germany—a powerhouse of the automotive and industrial sectors—Longsys unveiled high-reliability industrial and automotive-grade products, including the xSPI NOR Flash and Automotive Grade 2 LPDDR4x. The Lexar brand showcased products like the JumpDrive dashcam USB and PCIe Gen5 SSD, covering a broader range of automotive consumer markets.

xSPI NOR Flash
In-house Chip, Expanding Automotive Storage, Multi-Form Factor Packaging, High Frequency, Large Capacity

To better meet customer storage demands, Longsys has strengthened its design capabilities in controllers and Flash chips, gaining a deeper understanding of underlying technologies and manufacturing processes. xSPI NOR Flash, a key component of its in-house Flash chip capabilities, enhances its automotive storage range and expands its technical service capabilities.

The xSPI NOR Flash employs advanced 4xnm technology with a single chip capacity of 256Mb and supports on-chip ECC for improved data reliability. It supports x1 and x8 interface modes, with a maximum clock frequency of 200MHz, reaching up to 3200Mbps data transfer in DTR mode. Compared to traditional SPI NOR Flash, it significantly accelerates code read speeds, reducing system boot-up and response times. Industrial-grade products support operating temperatures from -40°C to 85°C and -40°C to 105°C, while forthcoming automotive-grade versions will comply with Grade 2 standards for rigorous automotive storage requirements.

Additionally, Longsys launched a 1.8V 256Mb traditional SPI NOR Flash product, compatible with mainstream industry command sets and available in multiple packaging options, including WSON8, BGA24, and SOP16. This product supports x1, x2, and x4 interface modes with a maximum clock frequency of 166MHz, achieving up to 1328Mbps data transfer in DTR mode, providing customers with compatibility, flexibility, and performance.

Longsys’s xSPI NOR Flash and SPI NOR Flash products, with high capacity, speed, and reliability, are ideal storage solutions across automotive, communications, industrial control, personal computing, security, and wearable tech fields, offering high-performance, dependable storage support.

Automotive Grade 2 LPDDR4x
Automotive-grade DRAM Products, AEC-Q100, High and Low-Temperature Tolerance

The Automotive Grade 2 LPDDR4x supports capacities of 2GB, 4GB, 6GB, and 8GB, with transfer rates up to 4266Mbps and a broad operational temperature range of -40°C to 105°C. Equipped with internal ECC for enhanced data consistency, it meets high data reliability requirements essential for automotive products.

With VDDQ voltage as low as 0.6V and support for PASR (Partial Array Self-Refresh) to reduce power consumption, this product optimizes data transfer for automotive electronics, supporting energy efficiency and handling high workloads. It also incorporates ODT and DQS technologies for signal stability and anti-interference, enhancing data transmission and supporting automotive intelligence demands.

After successfully launching automotive-grade eMMC and UFS products, Longsys has introduced automotive-grade DRAM, creating a dual-drive layout in automotive storage solutions for global customers.

Notably, Longsys’s Automotive LPDDR4x received the Best-in-Show award from Embedded Computing Design during the event, the only automotive-grade DRAM product to earn this honor. This achievement not only recognizes Longsys’s exceptional R&D capabilities but also underscores the market potential and global appeal of its automotive storage products.

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Lexar® JumpDrive® Dashcam USB
Compact, Durable, Convenient

With the push for intelligent automotive advancements, public interest in data security for in-vehicle devices is rising. The Lexar® JumpDrive® Dashcam USB, with its compact and reliable design, provides a professional in-vehicle storage solution. Offering capacities from 64GB to 256GB and read speeds up to 200MB/s, it features a compact, seamless design to securely fit vehicle interfaces without obstructing access. Even in extreme temperatures, it ensures data safety and integrity. The JumpDrive® Dashcam USB supports loop recording and sentry mode, compatible with various vehicle brands and designed specifically for dashcam applications. Awarded the Red Dot Design Award in 2024, it’s recognized for both performance and design, making it ideal for vehicle monitoring.

Enterprise Storage, New Technology
Accelerating AI Terminal Storage Innovation

With advancements in AI, technology companies are experiencing new growth in cloud services, intelligent driving, and streaming, leading to increased demand for high-capacity SSDs and DRAM in AI terminals. This year, Longsys launched a series of innovative storage products, including eSSDs, RDIMMs, CXL 2.0 memory expansion modules designed for AI servers, and a new LP-CAMM2 memory module tailored for AI PCs, addressing new storage needs in the AI era and exploring more possibilities in edge AI with global partners.

At Electronica Munich, Longsys engaged with experts and users worldwide to discuss the potential applications of storage technology in industrial and automotive intelligence, aiming to drive global intelligent transformation through its PTM business model and a dual-brand lineup of innovative products.

About Longsys

Longsys is a globally leading semiconductor memory brand founded in 1999. As an innovative memory solution manufacturer that integrates R&D, design, packaging and testing, manufacturing, and sales services, Longsys upholds the corporate vision of “Everything for memory.” With memory technology innovation at its core, Longsys provides high-end, flexible, and efficient full-stack customized services to global customers. For more information please visit https://www.longsys.com/, and follow Longsys on LinkedInFacebook and Twitter.

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Petnow Wins Korean-German Innovation Award, Aims Nordic Expansion at SLUSH 2024

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South Korean Pet ID Leader Recognized for AI Solutions, Eyes Partnerships in Finland

SEOUL, South Korea, Nov. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Petnow Inc., the South Korean provider of pet biometric identification and ‘PetWayHome’ location-based lost pet recovery service, announced that the company was chosen as the Honoree of the Innovation in Business Award. Held by the Korean-German Chamber of Commerce and Industry, the 10th KGCCI Innovation Awards is officially sponsored by the Korean Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy and the Ministry of SMEs and Startups. Petnow was awarded for its efforts to pioneer the pet tech industry while pursuing public interests with its AI technology.

Founder and CEO of Petnow Inc., Dr. Jesse Lim, stated “We have been proving our competitiveness by winning the Fresh Ideas Contest at Interzoo 2024, while expanding our client base in Germany by participating in the Global Market Expansion Program assisted by Start2Group in Munich.”. He also highlighted that “We are also looking forward to connecting with potential partners, namely various city municipalities, pet insurers, and vet clinic software providers at the upcoming SLUSH event in Finland.”

Supported by Seoul Business Agency, Petnow will be participating in SLUSH and its community side event ‘K-Startup Demo Day with Vertical’ that will be held at Maria01 (Lars Sonck Venue) to pitch on Nov 18. Any pet industry players interested in connecting with Petnow in person are welcome to pre-register at the Lyyti website for participation.

About Petnow Inc.: Developed to provide an animal welfare-friendly pet identification measure, the Petnow app has been distributed in 19 countries located in Europe, Asia, and North America to recognize dogs by scanning their noses that are unique like fingerprints. It is also the first app to support cat facial recognition that can identify two kinds of most popular pet animals. Since winning the Best of Innovation at CES 2022, the company has been securing SuperZoo 2023 NPS Award and iF Design Award 2024. The company has been collaborating with insurers, government departments, and licensees globally to actively add its application utilizing the technology.

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