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transcosmos supports Information-technology Promotion Agency, Japan’s information security/cybersecurity awareness building activities for children

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1 week ago

September 13, 2024

Creates awareness campaign animation videos for IPA’s IT Security Award 2024 and Cybersecurity Awareness Stickers

TOKYO, Sept. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — transcosmos is proud to announce that the company has created awareness campaign videos for IT Security Award 2024 hosted by Information-technology Promotion Agency, Japan (IPA) as well as Cyber Security Awareness stickers.

transcosmos supports IPA’s activities to communicate the importance of information security and cybersecurity to a wider public, and raise social awareness of these problems through animation videos and stickers that the company has created for IPA’s IT Security Award 2024.

Digital risks have become a major social problem as damaging consequences of information leakage incidents such as personal data breach due to unauthorized access and other cybercrimes have become increasingly serious in recent years. In addition, complex and aging existing systems (legacy systems) are highly vulnerable to potential security attacks. Such legacy systems hinder the progress of digital transformation (DX) of a society, and escalate security risks. According to the DX report issued by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, if Japan cannot resolve this social problem due to an ever-growing shortage of professionals who can operate and maintain the legacy systems, GDP would be lower than it could be by as much as 12 trillion each year from after 2025 (*1 Source: DX Report: Overcoming ‘2025 Digital Cliff’ Involving IT Systems and Full-fledged Development of Efforts for DX (no translation available) by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry).

Given this, the government has made information security and cybersecurity a top priority social problem for the government. To overcome the problem, the government has set out a commitment on promoting R&D, developing and securing IT professionals, and raising cybersecurity awareness from cross-cutting and medium-to long-term perspectives in its Cybersecurity Strategy (*2 Source: Cybersecurity Strategy by the National center of Incident readiness and Strategy for Cybersecurity (NISC)).

Against this backdrop, transcosmos recognizes the difficulty in securing and developing the next generation of IT talent who must address information security and cybersecurity. Therefore, transcosmos supports IPA’s activities to communicate the importance of information security and cybersecurity to a wider public, and raise social awareness of these problems through animation videos and stickers that the company has created for IPA’s IT Security Award 2024.

transcosmos will carry out activities related to information security and cybersecurity by raising awareness among children—the next generation of talent who will forge the future of information security and cybersecurity. Through these activities, the company will not only help society increase awareness of information security, but also contribute to the creation of a safer digital society.

IT Security Award 2024 is an art competition hosted by IPA. With the purpose of fostering the awareness of, and inspiring interests in information security, IPA calls for submissions of artworks under the theme of information security from children and students in elementary, junior high, senior high and other schools across Japan. Prize-winning artworks will be used for IPA’s nationwide information security awareness campaign. Entry is open from Thursday August 1 to noon, Monday September 9, 2024 (current plan).
IPA 2024 IT Security Award official website (no translation available) : https://www.ipa.go.jp/security/contest/index.html

*1: https://www.meti.go.jp/shingikai/mono_info_service/digital_transformation/20180907_report.html
*2: https://www.nisc.go.jp/policy/materials/index.html

■Animation video created by transcosmos
●Presents the 2023 award-winning artworks on the theme of information security in 15 to 30 second short movies in a dramatic structure.
●Describes potential security risks using familiar settings to make children recognize cybersecurity is everyone’s problem, not someone else’s.

Three 30-second awareness campaign animation videos based on 2023 award-winning artworks
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLi57U_f9scIIkctylzXT4fyxQdcJUORl8

transcosmos has also created Cybersecurity Awareness stickers as part of IPA’s cybersecurity awareness campaign to enable elementary to senior high school students, in particular early school-aged children, to learn the importance of cybersecurity and become interested in the topic via the stickers. IPA rents the stickers to various organizations in Japan for them to use for their cybersecurity initiatives and events (as of August 2024).

Devised a way to help children come up with answers = correct stickers to riddles by combining riddles, manga or comics, and hints.Devised a way to enable children to learn about information security while enjoying collecting a variety of lovely stickers. Devised a way to enable children to visualize specific situations and settings in easy-to-understand words for school-aged children, in particular early school-aged, without using technical words.

Committed to our purpose of expanding our social impact as a business and ultimately maximize the well-being of society as a whole through solving social challenges, we, transcosmos, are engaging in meaningful business activities to become a Sustainable Transformation (SX) Partner for all. Not only as its initiative to promote SDGs but also to show its sincere gratitude for employees and the municipalities where they live, transcosmos will continue to assist initiatives led by local governments by utilizing the corporate version of Japan’s hometown tax donation program, the furusato nozei.

transcosmos SDGs initiatives (https://www.trans-cosmos.co.jp/english/company/sustainability/sdgs.html)
Guided by our fundamental management philosophy that client satisfaction is the true value of our company and that the growth of each of our employees creates the value that shapes our future, we at transcosmos strive to contribute to the achievement of SDGs through responsible corporate activities and businesses that hinge on people & technology.

transcosmos acknowledges the importance of analyzing and understanding the risks and opportunities inherent in the 17 SDGs and the management strategies related to each of these goals from the perspective of our sustainable growth. Toward this end, we have established the transcosmos SDGs Committee, which is specifically designed for aligning our business and management resources with our SDG initiatives, setting targets, prioritizing social issues of particular significance, and confirming the progress on a regular basis. With the aim of raising awareness and permeating our SDG initiatives, the committee runs various SDG-driven activities both internally and externally including SDGs training courses for our employees (e-learning), internal workshops with the selected members from each function, and more.

transcosmos is a trademark or registered trademark of transcosmos inc. in Japan and other countries.Other company names and product or service names used here are trademarks or registered trademarks of respective companies.

About transcosmos inc.
transcosmos launched its operations in 1966. Since then, we have combined superior “people” with up-to-date “technology” to enhance the competitive strength of our clients by providing them with superior and valuable services. transcosmos currently offers services that support clients’ business processes focusing on both sales expansion and cost optimization through our 182 bases across 35 countries/regions with a focus on Asia, while continuously pursuing Operational Excellence. Furthermore, following the expansion of e-commerce market on the global scale, transcosmos provides a comprehensive One-Stop Global E-Commerce Services to deliver our clients’ excellent products and services to consumers in 46 countries/regions around the globe. transcosmos aims to be the “Global Digital Transformation Partner” of our clients, supporting the clients’ transformation by leveraging digital technology, responding to the ever-changing business environment. Visit us here https://www.trans-cosmos.co.jp/english/

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PEAC Institute Launches “24 Hour Pause for Peace: A Global Concert”

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50 mins ago

September 21, 2024

24 Hour Pause for Peace Will Be the Largest Peace Initiative Ever Worldwide, Unifying 96 Countries on Six Continents Through Music

MONTCLAIR, N.J., Sept. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — On this International Day of Peace, PEAC Institute, part of the 2017 Nobel Peace Prize winning team, has launched “24 Hour Pause for Peace: A Global Concert,” the largest peace initiative ever organized worldwide through music.

“Now, we need companies, government entities, other nonprofits and donors who care about our cause for peace to join us in lifting up the biggest event of this generation.”

On October 4, 2025, this ground-breaking program will activate a massive network of youth ensembles that spans 96 countries and territories across six continents and host two 24-hour commercial festivals featuring some of the biggest acts in music and entertainment. This extraordinary day-long event will be live-streamed globally, allowing millions to participate simultaneously.

“It has been 40 years since Live Aid and We Are the World historically unified and changed the world through music,” said Rebecca Irby, president and CEO of PEAC Institute. “With our planet riddled with post-pandemic fatigue, climate chaos, unsettling wars and more, we believe it is time to create a new trajectory for humanity by inviting everyone around the globe to a 24 hour pause for peace to enjoy the sounds of music and feel the transformative power of human connection,” Irby explained.

Additionally, 24 Hour Pause for Peace plans to amass more than 100 million ambassadors to sign an appeal to the United Nations calling for a 24 hour ceasefire during the children’s concerts and commercial music events. All countries are welcome to participate with no exceptions. One of Pause for Peace’s core beliefs is everyone has the right to be equally respected and heard, particularly in collectively calling for peace.

“Achieving this ambitious global endeavor requires the support and participation from the most impactful brands, organizations, and influential leaders, artists and celebrities,” said Jennifer McKenna, 24 Hour Pause for Peace CEO.

Pause for Peace is a $165 million global initiative. Currently, it is in its first phase of raising seed capital through consumer brand-aligned sponsorships and private donors. Funding for the program is tax-deductible through PEAC’s 501(c)(3) status.

“We have assembled an exceptional executive team of change agents in entertainment, production, consumer marketing, charitable development and global security to make this extraordinary, worldwide peace event happen.” McKenna added. “Now, we need companies, government entities, other nonprofits and donors who care about our cause for peace to join us in lifting up the biggest event of this generation.” To become involved in 24 Hour Pause for Peace: A Global Concert as a sponsor, partner or donor, sign up to be an Ambassador, or for more information, go to www.24hourpauseforpeace.org.

About PEAC Institute

PEAC Institute is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in the United States. PEAC stands for peace, education, art and communication. It was formed in 2016 through a campaign with partner organization, International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons (ICAN), which garnered a 2017 Nobel Peace Prize. PEAC now holds special consultative status with the Economic and Social Council of the United Nations and has a global presence working with countries and territories worldwide to reach the most marginalized youth through art and communication activities to help them explore and express. For more information on PEAC Institute, go to www.peacinstitute.org.

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Global Times: China opens 12 nuclear research facilities to global scientists

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2 hours ago

September 21, 2024

The involved facilities span areas such as basic nuclear research, isotope production, nuclear environment simulation, equipment testing, and radioactive waste treatment and disposal.

VIENNA, Sept. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — China will open 12 nuclear research facilities and testing platforms to international scientists and institutions to enhance global cooperation, a senior Chinese official said here on Monday.

These include the China Advanced Research Reactor, the new-generation tokamak device Huanliu-3, and the Beishan Underground Research Laboratory, Liu Jing, vice chairman of the China Atomic Energy Authority (CAEA), said at a meeting on the sidelines of the International Atomic Energy Agency’s (IAEA) annual general conference.

The facilities span areas such as basic nuclear research, isotope production, nuclear environment simulation, equipment testing, and radioactive waste treatment and disposal.

Monday’s meeting, themed “Share for Development,” was organized by the CAEA to promote international cooperation in nuclear technology research and development, as China marks the 40th anniversary of its accession to the IAEA.

Yu Jianfeng, chairman of China National Nuclear Corporation, said at the event that the company aims to deepen cooperation with the IAEA and expand international collaboration. He expressed hope that opening China’s nuclear research facilities will contribute to advancing nuclear technology globally.

IAEA’s Deputy Director General Mikhail Chudakov commended China’s remarkable achievements in nuclear energy development and highlighted the long-standing, fruitful relationship between the IAEA and the CAEA.

Welcoming China’s decision to open up more of its nuclear research and development facilities, Chudakov said the move will further strengthen the agency’s technical capacity to support its member states.

On Monday evening, the CAEA and China’s permanent mission to the United Nations (UN) and other international organizations in Vienna jointly held a reception at the UN headquarters in Vienna to celebrate the 40th anniversary of China’s accession to the IAEA. More than 200 participants, including IAEA representatives and foreign envoys to Vienna, attended the event.

Li Song, China’s permanent representative to the UN and other international organizations in Vienna, said at the reception that China and the IAEA have expanded practical cooperation and jointly promoted the development of nuclear energy over the past 40 years.

China, he said, will continue to strengthen collaboration with the IAEA and its member states to address emerging challenges in international security, safeguard the global non-proliferation regime, and promote the use of nuclear energy and technology for the benefit of the Global South.

At the reception, Liu, Li and IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi jointly unveiled a bronze statue of Qian Sanqiang, a renowned Chinese nuclear physicist and one of the founders of China’s nuclear industry.

The statue, donated by China, will be permanently displayed at the IAEA headquarters, alongside sculptures of Polish-French physicist Marie Curie and other prominent figures who have made significant contributions to the peaceful use of nuclear energy.

Contact: xutianshu@globaltimes.com.cn

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The Ar-King of Spirits: Ed Arking’s Impact on the Liquor Industry

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3 hours ago

September 21, 2024

In the interest of providing luxury liquors in a convenient and stress-free format, Served Neat was born. When asked about his intentions for the company, Ed states, “My goal with Served Neat is to create a one-stop shop where customers can easily discover these rare gems.”

MOORESTOWN, N.J., Sept. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Served Neat is an emerging online platform with a curated selection of some of the world’s most popular luxury spirits. The website offers daily flash deals that highlight a variety of high-end international brands including Pappy Van Winkle, Buffalo Trace, Clase Azul, and more.

“While there are websites selling spirits, none have the decades of experience that we bring from WTSO. Served Neat will offer not only incredible bottles but also the best customer service in the industry.”

Ed and Joe Arking, the father-son team behind the concept of Served Neat, have decades of experience hand-selecting and supplying sought-after liquors. Ed Arking, CEO of New Jersey’s Roger Wilco, grew up in the world of wine and spirits and formed his own business aspirations.

“Growing up, I watched my father navigate and succeed in the ever-evolving wine and spirits industry,” Ed explains. “While I always aspired to create something similar, I knew I needed to wait for the right moment.” Ed has gone on to manage his own liquor store and lead projects for up-and-coming brands, such as the vodka-infused and non-carbonated Smooth Water.

As he evolved in his career, Ed discovered the perfect time to make his lifelong vision a reality. He recalls, “I noticed a gap in the market—especially for whiskey and tequila. These categories have surged in popularity, making it difficult for the everyday consumer to find those elusive sought-after allocated bottles.”

When it comes to Served Neat, quality and knowledge is key. Ed adds, “While there are websites selling spirits, none have the decades of experience that we bring from WTSO. Served Neat will offer not only incredible bottles but also the best customer service in the industry.”

Served Neat is the sister company to WTSO and The Wine Market, two online platforms dedicated to sourcing and distributing top-notch wines from every corner of the globe.

At The Wine Market, an online marketplace for the world’s most popular wine brands, convenience and quality are key. Each bottle in their curated collection is a testament to exceptional flavor and craftsmanship.

Since 2006, WTSO has enjoyed creating a unique wine experience and sharing it with new beginners and seasoned connoisseurs alike. Using an extensive network of wineries and wine makers, WTSO connects customers to thousands of brands from top wine appellations around the globe. The strong relationships they’ve formed within the wine world allow the business to deliver authentic and high-quality bottles to homes across the United States.

Wine and spirits lovers alike are invited to explore Served Neat, WTSO, and The Wine Market to find their next favorite bottle. Visit their websites to learn more about these one-of-a-kind online marketplaces!

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