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Taiwan Hosts Asian Animation Summit for the First Time Bringing Together Major Buyers Netflix and Warner Bros. to Promote Taiwanese Animation to the World

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November 26, 2024

TAIPEI, Nov. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — The Asian Animation Summit (AAS), the representative event with the greatest focus on the development of children’s animation in the Asia Pacific, was held in Taipei for the first time from November 19 to November 21. This year’s AAS was jointly organized by the Taiwan Creative Content Agency (TAICCA) and Kidscreen, the world’s leading animation magazine in the children’s entertainment industry. The event aimed to promote investment by European and American broadcasters in the development or co-production of Asian animation. It attracted well-known international animation channels and streaming platforms, including Netflix, Warner Bros., Discovery Kids APAC, and BBC Children. During the three-day event, Taiwan engaged in in-depth exchange with members of the animation industry from all over the world, discussing global trends and facilitating many opportunities for international collaboration.

AAS is focused on developing animation series suitable for children aged 15 and younger. Business matchmaking activities scheduled during the event consisted of investor pitches, one-on-one business meetings, and industry forums. Among attendees were European and American broadcasters and investors, as well as representative industry promoters from the Asia Pacific such as Japan’s Visual Industry Promotion Organization (VIPO), Thailand’s Thai Animation and Computer Graphic Association (TACGA), and Australia’s Screen Queensland. Numerous Taiwanese distribution platforms and investors with an interest in children’s content also attended, including PTS XS, Chunghwa Digital Cultural and Creative, Taiwan Mobile, Fubon Cultural & Educational Foundation, MOMO, and EBC YoYo. With Taiwan as the host, Taiwanese animation studios also used the opportunity to participate.

To increase the number of original works and enhance the diversity of children’s content, TAICCA promotes a series of support programs, including talent cultivation and content incubation projects. TAICCA also works with key international organizations, invests resources in initial development and individual projects, and assists in carrying out international co-productions. TAICCA Chairperson Homme Tsai indicated that with TAICCA’s support, AAS could be held in Taiwan for the first time this year, giving children’s content an edge. This opportunity also allowed animation companies, platforms, and important industry organizations to gather for exchanges, and to match more Taiwanese works with international buyers. TAICCA will continue to encourage co-financing and co-productions between Taiwanese and international animation teams, and invest more resources to push outstanding Taiwanese animation teams to the international stage.

For investor pitches, there were a total of 13 pitches from Taiwan, Japan, Thailand, Australia, and India, including five works from Taiwanese teams recommended for selection by TAICCA: Coby & Jack by Whatube Studios, set in Taipei, combines the creator’s experience growing up with Eastern and Western humor to create a unique comedy short film for children; Aero Ace by TWR Entertainment, which uses “imagination is humankind’s most important asset” as its creative principle to create a world in which children can control machines with brain waves, hoping to encourage children to go outdoors and explore the world by stimulating their boundless creativity; the delightful Titi & Roro by Play Big Music, which draws on the concept of “Mudio = music + video,” uses music as the core of the story to lead viewers on a fantastical adventure. “This universe needs some joy!” Galaxy Wonders by Cheer Digiart, a science fiction comedy adventure short film that hopes children can explore, study, and discover this universe through the story; Pillow Pals by Pig Box Studio, featuring a soft and warm drawing style, with the underlying belief that “everything has a soul,” and that once children give toys a name, they will come to “life” and become soulmates. The pitches from the Taiwanese teams stood out and were favorites of buyers and industry members. Titi & Roro even won the audience choice award for most popular and will be advertised on the Kidscreen website.

During the industry forums, Libbie Doherty, Co-CEO of Run Wild Media, and David Kleeman, Senior Vice President of Global Trends of Dubit, shared little-known details about creating popular animation and using data to develop animation. Doherty pointed out that when facing challenges such as the pandemic, AI technology, and market changes, creators must understand the current ecosystem and creatively integrate universal values, establish an emotional connection with the audience, and create works with impact and emotional depth. She also said, “Children are the most amazing. Our mission is to let children have a happy childhood.” Kleeman shared that the generation of digital natives prefers user-generated content (UGC) and metaverse platforms; content creators can get instant feedback and test markets on these platforms, and they can use UGC and AI tools to make their content more interactive, to attract the attention of young groups in an ecosystem that combines virtuality and reality.

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Sciene Launches Enterprise AI Platform to Transform Business Operations

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16 minutes ago

November 26, 2024

Creators of Quartile introduce secure, comprehensive AI solution for businesses seeking automated efficiency and data-driven growth

NEW YORK, Nov. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — The creators of Quartile, the world’s leading retail media optimization platform, are excited to announce the launch of the revolutionary enterprise AI platform, Sciene. The new company introduces a comprehensive suite of AI-powered tools designed to streamline business operations, enhance data analysis, and improve client communications while maintaining the highest security standards.

Sciene’s platform features four core functionalities: a secure private AI chat interface, interactive AI virtual assistants for internal knowledge management, an AI insights generator that integrates with existing databases, and an AI-driven sales performance analysis tool. Originally built to enhance data analysis, automate reporting, and standardize client communication at Quartile, the platform made a profound impact on the business. This inspired Quartile’s founders to make these solutions more widely available to businesses looking to strategically leverage AI technology.

“At Sciene, our mission is to empower businesses with advanced AI solutions that drive growth and improve productivity while keeping data secure,” said Solano Campos, CTO at Sciene. “We understand the challenges companies face when adopting AI, so we’ve built a platform that’s easy to use and integrates seamlessly with tools like Salesforce and Microsoft Azure. Our team is dedicated to providing customized solutions that fit each business’s unique needs. We’re excited to help organizations transform their data into valuable insights and make AI accessible for everyone, no matter their size or industry.”

The platform is ideal for businesses that require sophisticated AI capabilities but lack the internal expertise and resources to build such infrastructure in-house. Sciene’s white-glove service approach includes building custom infrastructure, establishing data connections, and developing tailored solutions for each client’s specific needs.

“Working with Sciene has been transformative for us at Vitacup,” said Brandon Fishman, CEO of Vitacup. “The platform’s ability to deliver near real-time insights into consumer behavior has completely changed the way we approach our campaigns. Sciene doesn’t just provide data—it delivers actionable items that allow us to fine-tune our strategies immediately, maximizing both relevance and impact. In a complex, fragmented multichannel landscape, Sciene stands out by seamlessly integrating data from multiple sources into one cohesive view. We’re now able to process massive data volumes that would otherwise require an entire team, each person working with their own method. Sciene has given us a level of efficiency, scale, and consistency that would be difficult to achieve without it. This tool has been a true game changer.”

Key features of the Sciene platform include:

Automated report generation and data analysisSecure AI chat capabilities that prevent data leaksInteractive knowledge management systemsReal-time sales performance insightsSeamless integration with existing business tools and databasesCustom infrastructure development and implementation support

The platform is already operational and serving clients, demonstrating proven success in automating routine tasks, standardizing communication, and accelerating business processes. By providing both the technological infrastructure and a comprehensive service layer, Sciene stands out in the market as a complete solution for businesses looking to leverage AI technology effectively.

For more information about Sciene and its AI-powered business solutions, visit https://sciene.com.

About Sciene
Sciene is an enterprise AI platform created by the founders of Quartile, delivering secure, comprehensive AI solutions that enhance business performance through automation, data analysis, and improved communication. The platform offers customized solutions for companies, enabling them to leverage advanced AI capabilities without building internal infrastructure.

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The Concinnity Company Announces Latest Release of Cloud Concinnity®, its Award Winning eClinical Trial Management Software

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November 26, 2024

NASHVILLE, Tenn., Nov. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — The Concinnity Company has announced the release of Cloud Concinnity® 3.3.0. Cloud Concinnity is an integrated process management platform for clinical trial oversight. Concinnity was recently named a Top Ten eClinical Trial Management Solution Provider.

Clinical trial sponsors and clinical research organizations (CROs) manage dozens of ongoing clinical studies simultaneously throughout the year. Each of these studies requires centralization of data to create a single source of truth, and to both facilitate and control access. Vast teams of people collaborate across geography and time zone requiring the ability to work asynchronously on information and also meet as required by FDA and study protocols. Cloud Concinnity has become the go-to solution for centralization, collaboration and compliance challenges for hundreds of users managing processes crucial to improving global health and well being. Their usage of our platform and commitment to their work means Cloud Concinnity gets better and better with every release.

Cloud Concininty’s 3.3.0 release further enhances our meeting scheduling functionality. It is designed specifically for scheduling meetings among sponsors, committee members and other required parties. Selection of available times are now even easier to select from calendar views. And we’ve solved a time zone issue for teams with users in several different time zones.

The workforce challenges in the industry, availability and turnover, challenge security, efficiency and training. Cloud Concinnity has enhanced features to facilitate staffing changes, both temporary and part time, that ensure ongoing consistency, efficiency of compliances of required processes and services.

Additional enhancements include our system generated reminders features and changes to two factor authentication across challenging geographies.

Concinnity is 21 CFR Part 11 compliant platform is architecting the paradigm of tech-driven clinical trial oversight. The ecosystem has grappled with inefficiency and outdated technology for far too long. Current solutions rely on manual efforts and multiple tools. This approach is simply unsustainable.

Cloud Concinnity brings centralization, collaboration and compliance to mission critical clinical trial processes. The result? Process standardization & optimization and enhanced capacity & controls that drive efficiency, growth, and preventive compliance. Cloud Concinnity’s powerful, integrated workflow engine ensures better outcomes at lower cost.

To Learn More about Cloud Concinnity Contact: 386923@email4pr.com or (615) 988-1501

About Concinnity:

Cloud Concinnity® is an integrated software platform for clinical trial oversight. As a single, secure platform to manage, execute and record key processes, it drives a higher level of efficiency, speed and risk mitigation. Cloud Concinnity also unlocks the value of big data buried within multiple systems. The result is better product lifecycle management and decision making. Concinnity transforms information flows, communications, and processes. By standardizing and automating these activities, treatments can reach patients faster and at a lower cost. We are dedicated to harnessing the power of process, innovation, and technology to create a stronger, healthier world. For more information on how we are building a better future one clinical trial at a time visit The Concinnity Company.com

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Sumsub and Elliptic Team Up to Tackle Crypto Financial Crime

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November 26, 2024

Sumsub integrates Elliptic’s blockchain analytics to enhance crypto wallet screenings and risk assessment capabilities for clients

LONDON, Nov. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Sumsub, a full-cycle verification platform, has announced its integration with Elliptic, the global leader in cryptoasset risk management. This partnership enhances Sumsub’s Crypto Transaction Monitoring and Travel Rule solutions, offering global clients enhanced capabilities to screen cryptocurrency wallets, detect fraud, and assess transaction risks.

Blockchain-related crime, including money laundering and fraud, continues to be a growing concern. According to Sumsub’s Identity Fraud Report 2024, crypto was among the top-5 industries with the highest fraud rates in 2024. Recently, the United States Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) created its own crypto token to take down criminals. In light of this, integrating Elliptic’s market-leading analytics into Sumsub’s platform enables firms to protect users, providing a comprehensive view of blockchain transactions to mitigate financial crime.

The integration allows clients, including firms in the blockchain, fintech, and payments sectors, to seamlessly connect existing Elliptic subscriptions to Sumsub’s system via the Bring Your Own Key (BYOK) model. This enables clients to use their own encryption keys to manage and secure their data, ensuring full control over sensitive information while using Sumsub’s compliance and monitoring services. Customers can connect their existing functionality from Elliptic’s platform with Sumsub’s, unifying their workflows around cryptocurrency wallet screenings on one dashboard. Now, Sumsub’s clients can ensure alignment with stringent regulatory requirements, with Elliptic providing the broadest coverage of cryptoassets and blockchains available on the market.

Key benefits of the integration include:

Automated workflows for screening crypto wallets and transactionsReal-time risk assessments powered by Elliptic’s extensive blockchain dataDeeper investigation capabilities, accessible directly through the Elliptic dashboard when requiredSeamless integration for new and existing clients, eliminating the need for separate workflows or additional systems

“We’re excited to partner with Sumsub to create a stronger shield against financial crime in the crypto industry. As blockchain technology advances, so do the threats it faces, making comprehensive and adaptive tools essential,” said James Smith, co-founder of Elliptic. “By integrating Elliptic’s cutting-edge blockchain analytics with Sumsub’s trusted verification and compliance platform, we’re empowering businesses to proactively address risks, protect their users, and stay ahead of regulatory demands. This integration not only strengthens fraud detection but also fosters greater transparency and trust in the evolving crypto space, helping firms navigate a complex landscape with confidence.”

“This partnership marks a significant step forward for crypto transaction monitoring, as Elliptic is a renowned, leading player in the blockchain analytics space. By integrating its analytics, we can continue to push the boundaries in fighting against financial crime, with the largest global ecosystem of virtual asset service providers (VASPs),” said Ilya Brovin, Chief Growth Officer at Sumsub. “At Sumsub, we are committed to fostering trust in the crypto sector. Together with Elliptic, we can provide powerful tools to streamline compliance, mitigate risks, and stay ahead of emerging threats in the sector.”

To learn more about Sumsub’s Transaction Monitoring and KYC/AML compliance offering for crypto, please visit https://sumsub.com/crypto/.

About Elliptic

Elliptic is the global leader in cryptoasset risk management for crypto businesses, governments, and financial institutions worldwide. Recognized as a WEF Technology Pioneer and backed by investors including J.P. Morgan, Wells Fargo Strategic Capital, SBI Group, and Santander Innoventures, Elliptic has assessed risk on transactions worth several trillion dollars, uncovering activities related to money laundering, terrorist financing, fraud, and other financial crimes. Elliptic is headquartered in London with offices in New York, Singapore, and Tokyo.

About Sumsub

Sumsub is a full-cycle verification and ongoing monitoring platform that secures the whole user journey. With Sumsub’s customizable KYC, KYB, Transaction Monitoring, Fraud Prevention and Travel Rule solutions, you can orchestrate your verification process, welcome more customers worldwide, meet compliance requirements, reduce costs, and protect your business.

Sumsub has over 2,500 clients across the fintech, crypto, transportation, trading, e-commerce and gaming industries including Bitpanda, Wirex, Avis, Bybit, Huobi, Kaizen Gaming, and TransferGo.

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