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Unveiling the 8th Future Investment Initiative’s theme: “Infinite Horizons: Investing Today, Shaping Tomorrow”

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, April 18, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Future Investment Initiative (FII) Institute is excited to announce the theme for its upcoming 8th edition of the FII conference, scheduled for October 29–31, 2024, at the prestigious King Abdulaziz International Conference Centre (KAICC) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Under the captivating theme ‘Infinite Horizons: investing today, shaping tomorrow’, FII8 will ignite discussions on how investment can serve as a catalyst for a prosperous and sustainable future, pushing the boundaries of what is possible for humanity.

FII8 promises to be a melting pot of innovative ideas, bringing together global leaders, entrepreneurs, political leaders, media and decision–makers in finance, AI, sustainability, energy, geoeconomics, space and beyond. By focusing on the theme of ‘Infinite Horizons’, this year’s conference will challenge attendees to think beyond conventional limits and explore investment opportunities that can bridge current challenges with future possibilities.

Richard Attias, CEO and board member of FII Institute, emphasized the significance of the theme, stating that “Infinite Horizons is not just a theme; it's a clarion call to expand our collective vision and embrace the limitless prospects of the future. It embodies our commitment to driving conversations that lead to a future where investment knows no bounds and works towards a better tomorrow for all.”

FII8, organized by the FII Institute, founded by PIF, will adopt an innovative format as an exclusive week for FII Institute members, invited delegates, and strategic partners. Discussions at the conference will be data–driven, ensuring that insights are grounded in facts and actionable strategies.

For media inquiries, please contact:

Phone: +966 53 978 2030

Email: Media@fii–institute.org

The Future Investment Initiative (FII) Institute is a global non–profit foundation dedicated to making an impact on humanity. Through our investment arm, we champion innovation in Artificial Intelligence (AI) & Robotics, Education, Healthcare, and Sustainability, transforming ideas into real–world solutions.

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Derm-Biome Pharmaceuticals’ topical therapy shows positive results in preclinical skin cancer trial: drug prevents the development of precancerous skin conditions and treats existing skin cancers with no observable side effects. 

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, April 17, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The rates of precancerous skin conditions and skin cancers are soaring in many parts of the world. Actinic keratosis (AK) is the most common form of precancer, with over 40 million Americans a year developing this condition. Treating AKs before the cells become cancerous and spread to other parts of the body is crucial. For those patients with multiple AKs, common treatment options are chemotherapy creams and photodynamic therapy. Although effective, these treatments come with significant side effects, such as redness, blistering, and peeling, with recovery times that can be lengthy and uncomfortable. The global actinic keratosis treatment market size is projected to reach as high as $10 billion USD by 2031, fuelled by increasing cases of AK and rising healthcare spending.

Derm–Biome Pharmaceuticals is a Vancouver–based biopharmaceutical company that has developed a topical anticancer treatment for patients with or at high risk of developing multiple AKs. In a recent UV–induced skin cancer trial, mice were exposed to UVB radiation over a period of 25 weeks. The prolonged exposure mimics chronic sun exposure over time and replicates the gradual progression from precancerous skin conditions to cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma (cSCC). Topical application of Derm–Biome’s compound prior to UVB exposure significantly reduced the number and size of precancer lesions, while treatment blocked the progression of squamous cell carcinoma tumors.

Frédéric Couture, Researcher and Head of Pharmaceutical Sciences at TransBIOtech: “My research group conducted this study using Derm–Biome’s compound. The compound exhibited a significant protective effect without toxicity or side effects. Moreover, existing tumor progression was blocked with drug treatment. We actually noticed an improvement to the look of skin treated with the compound.”

Dr. Poul Sorensen, University of British Columbia Professor and Distinguished Scientist at BC Cancer Research Centre, and Derm–Biome CSO: “The results of these studies are very promising. We tested our compound using a very aggressive UV–induced skin cancer model. We observed highly significant decreases in the number of tumors in treated mice and strong preventative effects when mice were pretreated with the compound. These findings suggest that our compound has great potential to be a highly effective and well–tolerated agent for both the treatment and prevention of squamous cell carcinoma.”

Derm–Biome CEO Gordon Eberwein: “Currently available topical treatments cause debilitating side effects that make them unattractive to patients. There is a real need for safer and more targeted topical therapies.”

Derm–Biome expects to start topical formulation development this summer, with IND–enabling studies slated to begin in Q4.

About Derm–Biome Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Derm–Biome Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is a preclinical biopharmaceutical company dedicated to improving skin health. We are developing novel topical therapies for inflammatory skin diseases and precancer/non–melanoma skin cancers that are both highly effective and well tolerated by skin.

Derm–Biome is about to kick off a $3M USD seed funding round. For investor inquiries please contact:

Gordon Eberwein
geberwein@derm–biome.com
https://derm–biomepharmaceuticals.com

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Duck Creek Hosts Annual One Duck Creek Summit to Build Connection, Belonging and Community

COLUMBIA, S.C., April 17, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Today, Duck Creek Technologies, the intelligent solutions provider defining the future of property and casualty (P&C) and general insurance, hosts its One Duck Creek Summit in Columbia, South Carolina, bringing employees together from across the globe. Attendees are recognized for their roles in the many councils and programs that help Duck Creek create a culture of excellence in insurance and technology.

The diverse group will convene over the next two days to discuss the past year’s goals and objectives and plan for the future to continue enhancing Duck Creek’s award–winning culture. Duck Creek endeavors to foster a culture of belonging and respect, where every voice is heard and valued.

“As a global company, we recognize the importance of having a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the communities and customers we serve,” said Amy Bayer, Global Director of DE&I, Engagement & Culture at Duck Creek. “We believe our DE&I programs are imperative for our employees, but also a strategic advantage that enables us to innovate, collaborate, and deliver better solutions for our clients. The One Duck Creek Summit is a great opportunity to celebrate our achievements, share best practices, and inspire each other to continue building a great culture.”

The Summit kicks off with Mike Jackowski, Chief Executive Officer of Duck Creek Technologies. Jackowski will highlight the importance of promoting strong company values that focus on diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging (DEI&B) and a positive employee experience. The Summit also features keynote speakers which empower employees to connect and learn about other successful workplaces and cultures.

“We are proud to recognize and celebrate the different backgrounds, ideas and experiences our employees bring to Duck Creek,” said Courtney Townsend, Chief People Officer at Duck Creek Technologies. “Nurturing an environment of belonging and inclusion is the foundation of an exceptional employee experience and a source of competitive advantage and innovation. Our flexible–first, global workplace allows us to attract and retain the best talent, regardless of location, and empowers our employees to work in ways that suit their preferences and needs.”

One of the highlights of the annual summit is a social impact event. This year, Duck Creek has partnered with Ronald McDonald House Charities in Columbia. Summit attendees will support their Pack–a–Smile program, offering close family members of children receiving care at local hospitals a quick, nutritious bagged lunch. This allows family members not to have to leave the bedside or wonder when or where their next meal will come from.

About Duck Creek Technologies 
Duck Creek Technologies is the intelligent solutions provider defining the future of the property and casualty (P&C) and general insurance industry. We are the platform upon which modern insurance systems are built, enabling the industry to capitalize on the power of the cloud to run agile, intelligent, and evergreen operations. Authenticity, purpose, and transparency are core to Duck Creek, and we believe insurance should be there for individuals and businesses when, where, and how they need it most. Our market–leading solutions are available on a standalone basis or as a full suite, and all are available via Duck Creek OnDemand. Visit www.duckcreek.com to learn more. Follow Duck Creek on our social channels for the latest information – LinkedIn and X. 

Media Contacts: 
Dennis Dougherty 
dennis.dougherty@duckcreek.com


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Better Incentives Needed to Expand Solar Energy in Cuba

Solar panels line the rooftop of the home of Cuban entrepreneur Felix Morffi, in the municipality of Regla, Havana. Large consumers in the residential sector could find in the installation of solar panels a way to offset the amount of their energy bill through cogeneration for self-consumption or receive a payment for injecting clean energy into the national power grid. CREDIT: Jorge Luis Baños / IPS

Solar panels line the rooftop of the home of Cuban entrepreneur Felix Morffi, in the municipality of Regla, Havana. Large consumers in the residential sector could find in the installation of solar panels a way to offset the amount of their energy bill through cogeneration for self-consumption or receive a payment for injecting clean energy into the national power grid. CREDIT: Jorge Luis Baños / IPS

By Luis Brizuela
HAVANA, Apr 17 2024 – With a bolder policy and flexible payment mechanisms, perhaps Alexis Rodríguez would have opted for solar panels for his home, instead of the portable generator that has made it possible for him to weather the frequent blackouts caused by Cuba’s recurrent energy crises.

“It’s a little noisy, the fuel is expensive, but I can tolerate one and solve the other. What is intolerable is for my family and I to spend nights and early mornings without electricity, without rest, suffering the heat and mosquitoes, and with the risk of the food in our fridge spoiling,” the barber, who lives in the eastern city of Holguín, told IPS.”Solar panels are the best, there is no fuel cost or noise. But they need to be sold with real incentives in order for more people to invest in them.” — Félix Morffi

Rodríguez shelled out 850 dollars a few months ago for a 2500 watt (W) gasoline-powered generator.

Marileydis Pérez, a homemaker in Batabanó south of Havana, received a 900 W generator from her son, who sent it from his home in the United States, “to run the fans, the television and turn on the lights on blackout nights.”

Pérez told IPS that although the government created a system of shifts for the sale of gasoline, “just five liters” for those who have registered generators, “I have only been able to buy it that way once in two years.” As a result, she resorts to the black market for gasoline.

Highly dependent on fuel imports, Cuba consumes more than eight million tons annually, of which almost 40 percent is covered by heavy domestic crude oil with a high sulfur content, used mainly in thermoelectric generation.

During the last five years, along with the deterioration of the domestic economic situation, the fall of the main sources of foreign currency and the tightening of the U.S. embargo, the authorities have faced increasing difficulties in meeting fuel demand.

An update of retail prices in the domestic market led to an increase of more than 400 percent in sales rates since Mar. 1.

The price of a liter of regular gasoline climbed from 25 to 132 Cuban pesos (equivalent to 1.10 dollars at the official rate). The same was true for regular diesel.

On the black market, a liter of regular gasoline costs 250 to 300 pesos, or 0.70 to 0.85 cents on the dollar, taking into account the exchange rate parallel to the government’s.

In this country of 11 million inhabitants, the average monthly salary is equivalent to about 40 dollars, which amounts to around 14 dollars in the informal reference market for a significant number of products, goods and services to which families have access in order to satisfy their basic needs.

The problems facing the energy supply have fuelled the importation of generators, as well as their sale on the black market. Government-owned stores that only take foreign currency also sell them at very high prices, far beyond the reach of most families.

An extension for the non-commercial import of up to two generators that produce more than 900 W has been in place since 2022.

A man starts up a gasoline-powered generator in the town of Batabanó, Mayabeque province, Cuba. The country's energy problems have fuelled the importation of portable generators in the face of the frequent power cuts caused by the energy crisis in this Caribbean island nation. CREDIT: Luis Brizuela / IPS

A man starts up a gasoline-powered generator in the town of Batabanó, Mayabeque province, Cuba. The country’s energy problems have fuelled the importation of portable generators in the face of the frequent power cuts caused by the energy crisis in this Caribbean island nation. CREDIT: Luis Brizuela / IPS

Barriers

People who spoke to IPS expressed misgivings about the use of generators because they are noisy.

They pointed out that they are not always placed outside the houses or in ventilated rooms so that toxic combustion gases can escape and overheating can be avoided.

When IPS asked about the possibility of solar panels, Pérez said that “in addition to being very difficult to find outside Havana, they usually come without batteries, and if they are brought in, they cost half a million pesos (about 4200 dollars at the official exchange rate).”

When the public corporation Copextel, in charge of marketing and after-sales services, began to sell them in late 2021, “they were at 55,000 pesos” (2,300 dollars at the official exchange rate at the time), unaffordable for anyone who depends on their wages or on a pension,” said Rodríguez.

The price covered the purchase, transportation, installation and assembly of the panels and inverters by the company’s technicians.

“I spend less than 200 pesos on electricity a month. With what a solar panel costs I can pay for electricity for more than 20 years,” added Rodríguez.

Another hurdle for the expansion of solar power in the residential sector lies in the electricity tariff subsidy, which is charged in a devalued currency.
According to official figures, around six percent of the more than four million households in Cuba consume more than 500 kilowatt hours (kWh) per month. Above that threshold, the electricity tariff was increased by 25 percent since March to eliminate subsidies.

By installing solar panels, this segment of the population could find a way to offset the amount of the bill through cogeneration for self-consumption or receive a payment for injecting clean energy into the national grid.

“Those who have mainly purchased the panels are people with high incomes, especially owners of hostels and rental houses. It makes it possible for them to provide air conditioning in rooms for tourists and other services during the day,” Dunia Ulloa, commercial manager of Copextel’s branch in the Havana municipality of Plaza de la Revolución, told IPS.

Two people use the flashlight of a cell phone during a blackout in Havana. The government hopes that, from the current five percent, renewable sources will account for around 30 percent of electricity generation by 2030, in order to strengthen national energy security. CREDIT: Jorge Luis Baños / IPS

Two people use the flashlight of a cell phone during a blackout in Havana. The government hopes that, from the current five percent, renewable sources will account for around 30 percent of electricity generation by 2030, in order to strengthen national energy security. CREDIT: Jorge Luis Baños / IPS

Projects and incentives still fall short

About 95 percent of Cuba’s electricity generation relies on fossil fuels, which include the natural gas produced with domestic oil, offshore oil rigs leased from Turkey, as well as diesel and fuel oil based generators and engines.

The government aims for renewables to account for around 30 percent of electricity generation by 2030, up from the current five percent.

With an installed capacity of 260 megawatts (MW), the solar parks installed in this Caribbean country represented two percent of annual electricity generation at the end of 2023, according to official data.

On Mar. 14, Minister of Energy and Mines Vicente de la O Levy reported that two contracts had been signed for the installation of 92 solar parks in all provinces, with a potential of 2000 MW.

By May 2025, the first of the 1,000 MW contracts must be fulfilled, and the second by 2028. Each one also has an additional 100 MW of storage capacity, he said.

Since 2014 Cuba has had a Policy for the Development of Renewable Energy Sources and their Efficient Use, and in 2019, Decree Law 345 established regulations to increase the share of renewables in the energy mix and gradually decrease consumption of fossil fuels.

In 2023 the Ministry of Finance and Prices issued Resolution 238 which doubled to six pesos (0.05 cents of a dollar at the official exchange rate) the price per kWh from renewable sources delivered to the national grid by independent producers in residential areas.

In addition, the regulations waive for up to eight years the tax on profits for economic actors that carry out electricity generation projects with renewable energy sources, and the customs tax on the importation of equipment to that end.

The results are not very encouraging, pending more attractive proposals for individuals to invest in green energies, in order to sell surplus electricity to the Cuban State.

The regulations do not exempt the import of these technologies for commercialization from customs duties: the cost is the same for materials or equipment, whether they are beneficial or detrimental to energy consumption.

Unlike other countries where people make a living from selling clean energy, in Cuba those who install solar panels essentially seek energy self-sufficiency, that is, to have electric power even during blackouts.

“Solar panels are the best, there is no fuel cost or noise. But they need to be sold with real incentives in order for more people to invest in them,” entrepreneur Félix Morffi, 86, a former mid-level technician in machinery and tool repair and a tenacious advocate of clean energy opportunities, told IPS.

A group of 36 solar panels on the roof of his house provide 10 kWh to support the work of his automotive repair shop, an autonomous enterprise built by Morffi next to his house in the municipality of Regla, in the Cuban capital.

After covering his household needs, the surplus electricity he produces goes to the national grid.

“An essential element is to provide credit. Not everyone has the money to buy the equipment. The other is to not get bogged down in red tape, because it scares people off. Banks must have people who deal only with this issue, who are trained, and who want to get things moving. If that happens, you will see how in the neighborhoods more and more people start to put up panels,” said Morffi.

In his view, “those who produce the most should be recognized, perhaps by giving them household appliances, increasing the rates paid to them for surplus energy or covering part of the investment. In the end, it is a gain for the country and reduces fuel expenses.”

Africa Pushing Limits To Boost Renewable Energy Supply Chain, Security

Dr. Amani Abou-Zeid is the current African Union (AU) commissioner for Energy and Infrastructure. She believes that cross-border approaches are critical for clean energy affordability. Credit: Aimable Twahirwa/IPS

Dr. Amani Abou-Zeid is the current African Union (AU) commissioner for Energy and Infrastructure. She believes that cross-border approaches are critical for clean energy affordability. Credit: Aimable Twahirwa/IPS

By Aimable Twahirwa
ABU DHABI, Apr 17 2024 – Investors, regulators, researchers, policymakers, and representatives of renewable energy companies, acknowledged the key challenges of shifting away from fossil fuels to renewable energy in Africa when they gathered in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (UAE) this week.

The latest estimates by the African Development Bank show that Africa’s energy potential, especially renewable energy, is enormous, yet only a fraction of it is currently employed. Official projections indicate that the demand for energy could also be around 30 percent higher than it is today over the next decade on the continent. 

Francesco La Camera, the Director-General of the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) stated that the energy transition is accelerating rapidly, but it clearly remains off track, with an unacceptable uneven distribution of renewable growth that still disproportionately affects the Global South.

“African governments and other stakeholders should adopt innovative solutions to overcome pressing challenges and achieve the energy transition,” La Camera told IPS in an interview.

According to him, there is opportunity [for the continent] to prioritize and narrow down collective actions to overcome the structural and systemic barriers that are impeding progress.

In Africa, experts believe that there are multiple dimensions to energy poverty, which is associated especially with the lack of clear plans and a clear understanding of what the continent wants to achieve.

“Electricity remains the backbone of Africa’s new energy systems, powered increasingly by renewables but a large part of the continent is still left out of the energy transition,” said Bruce Douglas, the Chief Executive Officer at the Global Renewables Alliance, one of the global coalitions of leading industry players committed to accelerating the global transition to renewable energy.

Yet several new commitments were made at the latest UN Climate Change Conference (COP 28) that took place in Dubai, UAE, last year, giving further momentum to the energy transition. Experts are now exploring priorities for the energy transition and immediate steps to ensure that current policies on the continent are improved to encourage greater deployment of renewables.

The latest estimates show that, with Africa accounting for around 39 percent of the world’s renewable energy potential, several renewable energy milestones can be achieved.

“Private and public investment is critical to tackling the multiple dimensions of today’s energy crisis on the continent but to ensure energy security, diversification of various sources is also essential,” Douglas told IPS.

Africa, for example, has abundant hydro, solar, wind, geothermal, hydrogen, and bioenergy resources, but still, the continent’s current energy generation mix continues to rely on fossil fuels, while renewable sources account for nearly 18 percent of the electricity output, it said.

Whereas countries committed on the sidelines of last year’s UN Climate Change Conference to accelerate progress towards tripling renewable power capacity globally to at least 11 terawatts (TW) by 2030, some experts believe that this is still not a long-term solution as more than half of the population still lacks access to electricity.

Amani Abou-Zeid, the Commissioner for Infrastructure and Energy of the African Union Commission (AUC) told IPS that a cross-border approach is critical for participating countries in the transition to clean energy affordability.

“Some countries in Africa have embarked on cross-border projects on clean energies but much more effort is needed to develop really sustainable transitions and adequate instruments,” she said.

The Africa Continental Power System Masterplan, a blueprint currently being developed by the African Union Development Agency (AUDA-NEPAD), highlights some key strategies for countries across the continent to identify key components at national and regional levels that will enable the creation of a smart power systems master plan that promotes access to clean, affordable, reliable, and sustainable electricity supplies across the continent by 2040.

Adja Gueye, Director of Promotion and Cooperation at the National Agency for Renewable Energies in Senegal points out that overall, African countries need appropriate plans at the policy level to overcome some key hurdles on the path to clean energies.

“To facilitate this transition, it would be appropriate for African countries to revise their regulatory framework and move towards harmonization, since the continent needs to improve regional and cross-border electricity interconnections,” she told IPS

Both Gueye and Abou-Zeid are convinced that without infrastructure and appropriate green energies policies and strategies at national and regional levels, it is challenging and impossible to buy and sell electricity across borders.

“Top-down governmental policies and long-term plans on clean energies in Africa are essential,” Abou-Zeid said of the current strategy to establish a long-term continent-wide planning process for power generation and transmission involving all five African power pools.

These include the Central African Power Pool (CAPP), East African Power Pool (EAPP), Northern African power Pool (COMELEC), Southern African Power Pool (SAPP) and Western African Power Pool (WAPP).

Dr. Jimmy Gasore, Rwanda’s Minister of Infrastructure, who is also the current chair of the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) points out that Africa’s climate goals necessitate collective recognition that the energy transition is not just about technological change but also about ensuring equity and justice.

“We need to ensure that the benefits of the energy transition are universally accessible, prioritizing the needs of the most marginalized communities,” he said.

To optimize and diversify green energies on the continent, some experts also stress the importance of encouraging effective cooperation between the private and public sectors in renewable energy and energy efficiency projects.

“To prepare for the current transition to renewable energy, partnerships are essential,” said Gueye of the National Agency for Renewable Energies in Senegal, one of the few dedicated national agencies dealing with clean energies in Africa.

 

IPS UN Bureau Report

 


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Lantronix kündigt neue FOX4 und Bolero 43 Edge Compute Tracker an und erweitert damit seine preisgekrönte Familie von Telematik-Gateways

IRVINE, Kalifornien, April 17, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Lantronix Inc. (NASDAQ: LTRX), ein globaler Anbieter von IoT–Lösungen für Rechenleistung und Konnektivität, hat heute seine neuen FOX4 und Bolero 43 Edge Compute Tracker Telematik–Gateways vorgestellt. Beide Produkte wurden für das Asset– und Flottenmanagement entwickelt und sind mit der Percepxion™ IoT–Edge–Softwareplattform von Lantronix vorkonfiguriert, die eine sichere und umfassende Bereitstellung und Verwaltung von IoT–Geräten ermöglicht. Die beiden neuen Produkte wurden auf den Ständen von Lantronix auf der Embedded World 2024 (Halle 3, Stand 356), die vom 9. bis 11. April 2024 in Nürnberg, Deutschland, stattfand, und auf der ISC West 2024 (Stand 7117), die vom 10. bis 12. April 2024 in Las Vegas stattfand, ausgestellt.

Ursula Hess, CEO von Quantum Aviation, einem Kunden von Lantronix im Bereich der Telematikprodukte, dazu: „Mit den Telematik–Gateways der FOX–Serie von Lantronix sind wir in der Lage, verlässliche Echtzeitdaten in unsere cloudbasierte Softwarelösung einzuspeisen, die unseren Kunden in der Luftfahrt Zugang zu kritischen Informationen für Echtzeittransparenz und –aktionen sowie langfristige Analysen bietet.“

Laut Berg Insight werden die weltweiten Lieferungen von Telematikgeräten in den nächsten fünf Jahren mit einer CAGR von 10,5 Prozent wachsen und im Jahr 2027 77,6 Mio. Einheiten erreichen, bei einem geschätzten Gesamtmarktwert von 3,7 Mrd. USD bis 2027. Die innovative Hardware und Software von Lantronix zielt effektiv auf diesen Markt und unterstützt diese Wachstumstrends.

„Unsere neuen Telematikgeräte bieten ein komplettes Paket, das Konnektivität und Cloud–Gerätemanagement mit preisgekrönter Hardware verbindet“, so Jacques Issa, VP of Marketing bei Lantronix. „Lantronix hat sich der Innovation verschrieben, indem es integrierte Hardware– und Softwareprodukte einführt, bei denen die Benutzerfreundlichkeit bei der Anpassung, dem Onboarding und der Bereitstellung aus der Ferne an erster Stelle steht.“

Der FOX4 Edge Compute Tracker

Als neuestes Upgrade der FOX–Serie von Lantronix bietet der FOX4 Edge Compute Tracker eine nahtlose Integration von Mobilfunk– und GNSS–Technologien, die jetzt mit BLE– und WLAN®–Konnektivität sowie mit fortschrittlichen Sicherheitsfunktionen erweitert wurde. Der FOX4 ist auf Vielseitigkeit ausgelegt, und sein Design ist optimal für eine Vielzahl von Anwendungen, von Industriekomplexen bis hin zu städtischen Landschaften. Der FOX 4 bietet außerdem die Möglichkeit, sowohl interne als auch externe Antennen zu unterstützen.

Durch die robuste Unterstützung von PFAL–Skripting, LUA, MQTT, Azure und REST API stellen die Tracker der FOX4–Serie sicher, dass das Produkt des Anwenders nahtlos mit praktisch jeder Telematikplattform kommunizieren kann, was die Entwicklungszeit reduziert und die Markteinführung beschleunigt.

Der Bolero 43 Edge Compute Tracker

Der Bolero 43 Edge Compute Tracker eignet sich hervorragend für das Asset– und Flottenmanagement sowie für industrielle IoT–Anwendungen, z. B. in der Fertigung und Automatisierung. Als Abkömmling der FOX4–Serie integriert sich der Bolero 43 in das gleiche Ökosystem und verwendet die gleichen Programmiersprachen. Der Bolero 43 wurde für raue Umgebungen entwickelt und verfügt über die Schutzklasse IP68 sowie über ein robustes Design für eine lange Lebensdauer. Er ist jetzt weltweit verfügbar.

Sowohl der FOX4 als auch der Bolero 43 Edge Compute Tracker bieten Anpassungsmöglichkeiten, die durch das intuitive Workbench–Tool erleichtert werden und einfache Anpassungen von der Leistungsoptimierung bis zur Integration einzigartiger Funktionen ermöglichen.

Ununterbrochene Betriebszeit mit der SIM–Karte von Lantronix Connectivity Services

Die Telematik–Gateways der Serien FOX4 und Bolero 43 sind vorinstalliert mit der Lantronix SIM–Karte von Lantronix Connectivity Services, die den Nutzern eine breite Palette von Netzbetreiberoptionen bietet und es ihnen ermöglicht, den am besten geeigneten Netzbetreiber auszuwählen, darunter Branchenführer wie Verizon, AT&T und T–Mobile in Nordamerika sowie mehrere Netzbetreiber in Europa und im asiatisch–pazifischen Raum.

Percepxion Service für Lantronix IoT Device Lifecycle Management

Die Percepxion IoT–Edge–Softwareplattform wird als Service bereitgestellt und bietet ein umfassendes Gerätemanagement über ein intuitives Dashboard mit einer einzigen Benutzeroberfläche. Percepxion skaliert IoT–Edge–Implementierungen, einschließlich Telematik–Gateways, effizient von regionalen bis zu globalen Installationen. Dieser Service wird Lantronix in die Lage versetzen, im kommenden Jahr ein Wachstum des jährlich wiederkehrenden Umsatzes (ARR) zu erzielen.

Um mehr über Percepxion zu erfahren und das kostenlose 60–Tage–Testangebot zu nutzen, besuchen Sie diese Seite.

Über Lantronix

Lantronix Inc. ist ein globaler Anbieter von Rechen– und Konnektivitäts–IoT–Lösungen, die auf wachstumsstarke Branchen wie Smart Cities, Automotive und Enterprise ausgerichtet sind. Die Produkte und Dienstleistungen von Lantronix ermöglichen es Unternehmen, in den wachsenden IoT–Märkten erfolgreich zu sein, indem sie anpassbare Lösungen liefern, die jede Schicht des IoT–Stacks adressieren. Zu den führenden Lösungen von Lantronix gehören die Infrastruktur für intelligente Umspannwerke, Infotainment–Systeme und Videoüberwachung, ergänzt durch fortschrittliches Out–of–Band–Management (OOB) für Cloud– und Edge–Computing.

Weitere Informationen finden Sie auf der Website von Lantronix.

„Safe Harbor“–Erklärung gemäß dem Private Securities Litigation Reform Act von 1995: Alle Aussagen in dieser Pressemitteilung, die nicht ausschließlich historischer und faktischer Natur sind, einschließlich und ohne Einschränkung Aussagen in Bezug auf unsere Lösungen, Technologien und Produkte sowie sowie den FOX4, Bolero 43 und Percepxion und auch Erwartungen hinsichtlich unseres Managements und unseres zukünftigen Wachstums und unserer Rentabilität. Diese zukunftsgerichteten Aussagen basieren auf unseren aktuellen Erwartungen und unterliegen erheblichen Risiken und Ungewissheiten, die dazu führen können, dass unsere tatsächlichen Ergebnisse, zukünftigen Geschäfts–, Finanz– oder Leistungsergebnisse erheblich von unseren historischen Ergebnissen oder von denen, die in den zukunftsgerichteten Aussagen in dieser Pressemitteilung ausgedrückt oder impliziert werden, abweichen. Zu den potenziellen Risiken und Ungewissheiten gehören unter anderem Faktoren wie die Auswirkungen negativer oder sich verschlechternder regionaler und weltweiter wirtschaftlicher Bedingungen oder Marktinstabilität auf unser Geschäft, einschließlich der Auswirkungen auf die Kaufentscheidungen unserer Kunden; unsere Fähigkeit, Unterbrechungen in unseren Lieferketten und denen unserer Zulieferer und Verkäufer aufgrund der COVID–19–Pandemie oder anderer Ausbrüche, Kriege und jüngster Spannungen in Europa, Asien und dem Nahen Osten oder anderer Faktoren abzumildern; künftige Reaktionen auf und Auswirkungen von Krisen im Bereich der öffentlichen Gesundheit; Risiken im Bereich der Cybersicherheit; Änderungen geltender US–amerikanischer und ausländischer und ausländischer Gesetze, Vorschriften und Zölle; unsere Fähigkeit, unsere Akquisitionsstrategie erfolgreich umzusetzen oder erworbene Unternehmen zu integrieren; Schwierigkeiten und Kosten des Schutzes von Patenten und anderen Eigentumsrechten; die Höhe unserer Verschuldung, unsere Fähigkeit, unsere Verschuldung zu bedienen, und die Beschränkungen in unseren Schuldverträgen; sowie alle weiteren Faktoren, die in unserem Jahresbericht auf Formblatt 10–K für das am 30. Juni 2023 zu Ende gegangene Geschäftsjahr enthalten sind, der am 12. September 2023 bei der Securities and Exchange Commission (die „SEC“) eingereicht wurde, einschließlich des Abschnitts „Risikofaktoren“ in Teil I Punkt 1A dieses Berichts; in unserem Quartalsbericht auf Formblatt 10–Q für das am 31. Dezember 2023 zu Ende gegangene Geschäftsquartal, der am 8. Februar 2024 bei der SEC eingereicht wurde, einschließlich des Abschnitts „Risikofaktoren“ in Teil II Punkt 1A dieses Berichts; sowie in unseren anderen öffentlichen Einreichungen bei der SEC. Weitere Risikofaktoren können von Zeit zu Zeit in unseren zukünftigen Veröffentlichungen genannt werden. Die in dieser Pressemitteilung enthaltenen zukunftsgerichteten Aussagen gelten nur zum Zeitpunkt dieser Veröffentlichung. Wir übernehmen keine Verpflichtung, diese zukunftsgerichteten Aussagen zu aktualisieren, um spätere Ereignisse oder Umstände widerzuspiegeln.

© 2024 Lantronix, Inc. Alle Rechte vorbehalten. Lantronix ist eine eingetragene Marke. Andere Marken und Markennamen sind Eigentum der jeweiligen Inhaber.

Lantronix – Medienkontakt:        
Gail Kathryn Miller
Corporate Marketing &
Communications Manager
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949–212–0960

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Chief Financial Officer
investors@lantronix.com
949–450–7241

 


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Lantronix Anuncia Novos Rastreadores de Computação Edge FOX4 e Bolero 43, Expandindo Sua Premiada Família de Gateways Telemáticos

IRVINE, Calif., April 17, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — A Lantronix Inc. (NASDAQ: LTRX), fornecedora global de soluções de IoT de computação e conectividade, lançou hoje seus novos gateways telemáticos de rastreadores de computação edge FOX4 e Bolero 43. Projetados para gerenciamento de ativos e frotas, os dois produtos vêm pré–configurados com a plataforma de software edge Percepxion™ IoT da Lantronix, oferecendo provisionamento e gerenciamento de dispositivos IoT seguros e abrangentes. Os dois novos produtos foram exibidos nos estandes da Lantronix no Embedded World 2024 (Hall 3, estande 356), realizado de 9 a 11 de abril de 2024, em Nuremberg, Alemanha, e no ISC West 2024 (estande 7117), realizado de 10 a 12 de abril de 2024, em Las Vegas.

Ursula Hess, CEO da Quantum Aviation, cliente dos produtos telemáticos da Lantronix, disse: “Com os Gateways Telemáticos da Série FOX da Lantronix, podemos fornecer dados confiáveis e em tempo real para nossa solução de software baseada em nuvem, proporcionando aos nossos clientes de aviação acesso a informações críticas para visibilidade e ações em tempo real, bem como análises de longo prazo.”

De acordo com a Berg Insight, as remessas globais de dispositivos telemáticos de reposição crescerão a um CAGR de 10,5% nos próximos cinco anos, atingindo 77,6 milhões de unidades em 2027, para um valor de mercado total estimado em US$ 3,7 bilhões até 2027. O hardware e o software inovadores da Lantronix visam efetivamente esse mercado, apoiando essas tendências de crescimento.

“Nossos novos dispositivos telemáticos fornecem um pacote completo que combina conectividade e gerenciamento de dispositivos em nuvem com hardware premiado”, disse Jacques Issa, VP de Marketing da Lantronix. “A Lantronix está comprometida com a inovação, introduzindo produtos integrados de hardware e software, onde a facilidade de uso na personalização, integração e provisionamento remoto é primordial.”

Rastreador de Computação Edge FOX4

A mais recente atualização da série FOX da Lantronix, o Rastreador de Computação Edge FOX4 oferece integração perfeita de tecnologias celulares e GNSS, agora enriquecida com conectividade BLE e Wi–Fi®, juntamente com recursos avançados de segurança. O FOX4 foi projetado para versatilidade e seu design é ideal para uma ampla gama de aplicações, desde complexos industriais até paisagens urbanas. O FOX 4 também oferece suporte para antenas internas e externas.

Com suporte robusto para scripts PFAL, LUA, MQTT, Azure e API REST, os rastreadores da série FOX4 garantem que o produto do usuário possa se comunicar perfeitamente com praticamente qualquer plataforma de telemática, reduzindo o tempo de desenvolvimento e acelerando o caminho para a colocação no mercado.

Rastreador de Computação Edge Bolero 43

O Rastreador de Computação Edge Bolero 43 se destaca no gerenciamento de ativos e frotas e em aplicações de IoT Industrial, como manufatura e automação. Derivado da série FOX4, o Bolero 43 se integra ao mesmo ecossistema e utiliza as mesmas linguagens de programação. Projetado para ambientes adversos, o Bolero 43 apresenta uma classificação IP68 e um design robusto para durabilidade. Agora também disponível em todo o mundo.

Os Rastreadores de Computação Edge FOX4 e Bolero 43 apresentam recursos de personalização facilitados pela ferramenta intuitiva Workbench, permitindo personalizações fáceis, desde a otimização de desempenho até a integração de funcionalidades exclusivas.

Tempo de Atividade Ininterrupto com o Cartão SIM de Serviços de Conectividade da Lantronix

Os Gateways Telemáticos das Séries FOX4 e Bolero 43 vêm pré–instalados com o cartão SIM de Serviços de Conectividade da Lantronix que capacita os usuários com uma ampla gama de opções de operadoras, permitindo a seleção do provedor de rede mais adequado, incluindo líderes do setor, como Verizon, AT&T e T–Mobile na América do Norte, bem como várias operadoras nas regiões da Europa e Ásia–Pacífico.

Serviço Percepxion para Gerenciamento de Ciclo de Vida de Dispositivos IoT da Lantronix

Fornecida como um serviço, a plataforma de nuvem multilocatária Percepxion fornece às empresas um gerenciamento abrangente do ciclo de vida do dispositivo por meio de aplicativos de Web e móveis. A Percepxion dimensiona com eficiência as implantações edge da IoT, incluindo gateways telemáticos, de instalações regionais a globais. Este serviço posicionará a Lantronix para atingir o crescimento da Receita Anual Recorrente (ARR) do próximo ano.

Para mais informações sobre a Percepxion e uma oferta grátis de 60 dias, clique aqui.

Sobre a Lantronix

A Lantronix Inc. é fornecedora global de soluções de IoT de computação e conectividade que visam setores de alto crescimento, incluindo Smart Cities, Automotive e Enterprise. Os produtos e serviços da Lantronix capacitam as empresas a alcançar o sucesso nos mercados de IoT em crescimento, fornecendo soluções personalizáveis que abordam cada camada da pilha de IoT. As soluções de ponta da Lantronix incluem infraestrutura de Subestações Inteligentes, sistemas de Infotainment e Vigilância por Vídeo, complementados com o avançado Out–of–Band Management (OOB) para Cloud e Edge Computing.

Para mais informação, visite o site Lantronix.

“Declaração Safe Harbor sob a Lei Private Securities Litigation Reform Act de 1995: Quaisquer declarações estabelecidas neste comunicado de imprensa que não sejam de natureza inteiramente histórica e baseadas em fatos, incluindo, sem limitação, declarações relacionadas a nossas soluções, tecnologias e produtos, bem como FOX4, Bolero 43 e Percepxion, e expectativas em relação a nossa administração e nosso crescimento e lucratividade futuros. Essas declarações prospectivas são baseadas nas nossas expectativas atuais e estão sujeitas a riscos e incertezas substanciais que podem fazer com que nossos resultados reais, negócios futuros, condição financeira ou desempenho, sejam substancialmente diferentes dos nossos resultados históricos, expressos ou implícitos, em qualquer declaração prospectiva contida neste comunicado de imprensa. Os riscos e incertezas potenciais incluem, mas não estão limitados a, fatores tais como os efeitos das condições econômicas regionais e mundiais negativas ou piores, ou instabilidade do mercado nos nossos negócios, incluindo efeitos sobre as decisões de compra por parte dos nossos clientes; nossa capacidade de mitigar qualquer interrupção nas cadeias de fornecimento dos nossos fornecedores devido à pandemia de COVID–19 ou outros surtos, guerras e tensões recentes na Europa, Ásia e Oriente Médio, ou outros fatores; respostas futuras e efeitos de crises de saúde pública; riscos de segurança cibernética; mudanças nas leis, regulamentos e tarifas aplicáveis do governo dos EUA e de outros países; nossa capacidade de implementar com sucesso nossa estratégia de aquisições ou integrar as empresas adquiridas; dificuldades e custos com a proteção de patentes e outros direitos de propriedade; nível da nossa dívida, nossa capacidade de lidar com a nossa dívida e as restrições nos nossos contratos de dívida; e quaisquer fatores adicionais incluídos no nosso Relatório Anual no Formulário 10–K do exercício fiscal encerrado em 30 de junho de 2023, arquivado na Comissão de Valores Mobiliários (a “SEC”) em 12 de setembro de 2023, incluindo na seção intitulada “Fatores de Risco” no Item 1A da Parte I de tal relatório, no nosso Relatório Trimestral no Formulário 10–Q do trimestre encerrado em 31 de dezembro de 2023, arquivado na SEC em 8 de fevereiro de 2024, incluídos na seção “Fatores de Risco” no item 1A da Parte II de tal relatório, bem como nos nossos outros registros públicos arquivados na SEC. Fatores de risco adicionais podem ser identificados ocasionalmente nos nossos futuros documentos. As declarações prospectivas incluídas neste comunicado são válidas apenas a partir da presente data, e não assumimos nenhuma obrigação de atualizar essas declarações prospectivas para indicar eventos ou circunstâncias subsequentes.

© 2024 Lantronix, Inc. Todos os direitos reservados. Lantronix é uma marca comercial registrada. Todas as outras marcas comerciais são de propriedade de seus respectivos proprietários.

Contato de Mídia da Lantronix:        
Gail Kathryn Miller
Gerente de Marketing e
Comunicações Corporativas
media@lantronix.com
949–212–0960

Contato para Analista e Investidor da Lantronix:        
Jeremy Whitaker
Diretor Financeiro
investors@lantronix.com
949–450–7241

 


GLOBENEWSWIRE (Distribution ID 9091050)

Lantronix annonce la sortie de ses nouveaux dispositifs de suivi en périphérie de réseau FOX4 et Bolero 43, élargissant ainsi sa gamme de portails télématiques primée

IRVINE, Californie, 17 avr. 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Lantronix, Inc. (NASDAQ : LTRX), fournisseur mondial de solutions informatiques et de connectivité dans l’univers de l’internet des objets (« IdO »), a lancé aujourd’hui ses nouveaux portails télématiques avec suivi en périphérie du réseau (edge compute tracker), FOX4 et Bolero 43. Destinés à gérer des actifs et des flottes, les deux produits sont dès la sortie d’usine dotés de la plateforme logicielle IdO de périphérie de Lantronix dédiée à la gestion de flotte, Percepxion™, qui assure le provisionnement et la gestion sécurisés et complets des appareils IdO. Les deux nouveaux produits ont été présentés sur les stands de Lantronix à l’occasion de l’Embedded World 2024 (Hall 3, stand 356), qui s’est tenu du 9 au 11 avril 2024 à Nuremberg, en Allemagne, et de l’ISC West 2024 (stand 7117), qui a eu lieu du 10 au 12 avril 2024 à Las Vegas.

Ursula Hess, PDG de Quantum Aviation, un client des produits télématiques de Lantronix, a déclaré : « En utilisant les portails télématiques de la gamme FOX de Lantronix, nous sommes en mesure d’alimenter notre solution logicielle basée dans le cloud en données fiables et en temps réel, ce qui permet à nos clients de l’aviation d’accéder à des informations essentielles, pour une visibilité et des actions en temps réel, sous oublier les analyses à long terme. »

Selon Berg Insight, les expéditions mondiales de dispositifs télématiques sur le marché des pièces de rechange croîtront à un taux de croissance annuel composé de 10,5 % au cours des cinq prochaines années, pour atteindre 77,6 millions d’unités en 2027, et le marché devrait atteindre une valeur totale estimée à 3,7 milliards de dollars cette même année. Le matériel et les logiciels innovants de Lantronix ciblent à merveille ce marché et s’inscrivent en faveur de ces tendances à la croissance.

« Nos nouveaux dispositifs télématiques permettent de bénéficier d’un ensemble complet, qui associe la connectivité et la gestion des appareils dans le cloud à un matériel primé », a déclaré Jacques Issa, vice–président du marketing chez Lantronix, avant de poursuivre : « Lantronix s’engage à innover en introduisant des produits matériels et logiciels intégrés où la facilité de personnalisation, d’intégration et de provisionnement à distance est primordiale. »

Le dispositif de suivi en périphérie de réseau FOX4

Dernier né de la gamme FOX de Lantronix, le dispositif de suivi en périphérie de réseau FOX4 offre une intégration fluide des technologies cellulaires et GNSS (système mondial de navigation par satellite), désormais enrichies de la connectivité BLE et Wi–Fi®, ainsi que des fonctions de sécurité avancées. FOX4 a été conçu pour être polyvalent, et son design est optimal pour une large palette d’applications, des complexes industriels aux paysages urbains. FOX4 prend également en charge des antennes internes et externes.

Grâce à une prise en charge robuste des scripts PFAL, du langage de programmation LUA, du protocole de messagerie MQTT, de la plateforme Azure et des API REST, les dispositifs de suivi de la gamme FOX4 garantissent une communication fluide avec pratiquement n’importe quelle plateforme télématique, réduisant ainsi le temps de développement et accélérant la mise sur le marché.

Le dispositif de suivi en périphérie de réseau Bolero 43

Le dispositif de suivi en périphérie de réseau Bolero 43 excelle dans la gestion des actifs et des flottes et dans les applications IdO industrielles, telles que la fabrication et l’automatisation. Dérivé de la gamme FOX4, le Bolero 43 s’intègre dans le même écosystème et utilise les mêmes langages de programmation. Conçu pour les environnements difficiles, le Bolero 43 bénéficie d’un indice de protection IP68 et d’une conception robuste pour une plus grande durabilité. Il est désormais disponible dans le monde entier.

Les dispositifs de suivi en périphérie de réseau FOX4 et Bolero 43 sont tous deux dotés de capacités de personnalisation, simples à exécuter grâce à l’outil intuitif Workbench, permettant des personnalisations faciles allant de l’optimisation des performances à l’intégration de fonctionnalités uniques.

Une disponibilité ininterrompue avec la carte SIM Lantronix Connectivity Services

En sortie d’usine, les portails télématiques FOX4 et Bolero 43 sont dotés de la carte SIM Connectivity Services de Lantronix, qui offre aux utilisateurs un large choix d’opérateurs. Ils peuvent ainsi sélectionner le fournisseur de réseau le plus approprié, notamment parmi les leaders de l’industrie tels que Verizon, AT&T et T–Mobile en Amérique du Nord, ainsi que de multiples opérateurs en Europe et dans la région Asie–Pacifique.

La plateforme Percepxion pour gérer le cycle de vie des dispositifs IdO de Lantronix

Fournie au format plateforme–service (« PaaS »), la plateforme logicielle IdO de périphérie Percepxion offre une gestion complète des dispositifs par l’entremise d’un tableau de bord intuitif. Percepxion est capable de faire évoluer les déploiements de dispositifs IoD en périphérie, portails télématiques compris, d’une installation régionale à une installation mondiale. Ce service permettra à Lantronix de viser une croissance des revenus récurrents annuels au cours de l’année à venir.

Pour en savoir plus sur Percepxion et découvrir l’offre d’essai gratuit de 60 jours, cliquez ici.

À propos de Lantronix

Lantronix, Inc. est un fournisseur mondial de solutions IoD de connectivité et informatiques à destination des industries à forte croissance, notamment les villes intelligentes, l’automobile et les entreprises. Les produits et services de Lantronix assurent la réussite des entreprises sur les marchés en pleine croissance de l’IdO, en proposant des solutions personnalisables dédiées à chaque couche de la pile technologique IdO. Les solutions de pointe de Lantronix comprennent l’infrastructure des sous–stations intelligentes, les systèmes d’infodivertissement et la vidéosurveillance, complétés par la gestion hors bande avancée pour l’informatique dans le cloud et en périphérie.

Pour plus d’informations, veuillez consulter le site internet de Lantronix.

Déclaration de non–responsabilité en vertu du Private Securities Litigation Reform Act (loi fédérale américaine sur les poursuites frivoles pour fraude en valeurs mobilières) de 1995 : Toute déclaration contenue dans ce communiqué de presse qui n’est pas entièrement de nature historique et factuelle, y compris, sans s’y limiter, les déclarations relatives à nos solutions, technologies et produits, ainsi qu’à FOX4, Bolero 43 et Percepxion, et les attentes concernant notre direction et notre croissance et rentabilité futures, sont des déclarations prospectives. Ces déclarations prospectives reposent sur nos attentes actuelles et sont soumises à des risques et incertitudes substantiels qui pourraient faire en sorte que nos résultats réels, nos activités, notre situation financière ou nos performances futurs diffèrent sensiblement de nos résultats historiques ou de ceux exprimés ou sous–entendus dans toute déclaration prospective contenue dans le présent communiqué de presse. Les risques et incertitudes potentiels comprennent, sans toutefois s’y limiter, des facteurs tels que les effets d’une conjoncture économique régionale et mondiale défavorable ou aggravée ou de l’instabilité du marché sur nos activités, y compris les effets sur les décisions d’achat de nos clients ; notre capacité à pallier toute perturbation de nos chaînes d’approvisionnement et de celles de nos fournisseurs et vendeurs en raison de la pandémie de COVID–19 ou d’autres épidémies, des guerres et des tensions récentes en Europe, en Asie et au Moyen–Orient, ou d’autres facteurs ; les réponses futures aux crises de santé publique et leurs effets ; les risques liés à la cybersécurité ; l’évolution des législations gouvernementales américaines et étrangères applicables et des droits de douane ; notre capacité à mettre en œuvre avec succès notre stratégie d’acquisition ou à intégrer les entreprises acquises ; les difficultés et les coûts liés à la protection par brevets et autres droits de propriété ; le niveau de notre endettement, notre capacité à assurer le service de notre dette et les restrictions de nos accords d’emprunt ; et tout autre facteur inclus dans notre rapport annuel (formulaire 10–K) pour l’exercice clos le 30 juin 2023, déposé auprès de la Securities and Exchange Commission (la « SEC ») le 12 septembre 2023, notamment dans la section intitulée « Risk Factors » (Facteurs de risque) (Item 1A, Partie I de ce rapport), dans notre rapport trimestriel (formulaire 10–Q) pour le trimestre fiscal clos le 31 décembre 2023, déposé auprès de la SEC le 8 février 2024, notamment dans la section intitulée « Risk Factors » (Item 1A, Partie II de ce rapport), ainsi que dans les autres documents publics que nous déposons auprès de la SEC. D’autres facteurs de risque peuvent de temps à autre être désignés dans les documents que nous déposerons à l’avenir. Les déclarations prospectives contenues dans ce communiqué de presse ne sont valables qu’à leur date de publication, et nous déclinons expressément toute obligation de mettre à jour ces déclarations prospectives en reflet d’événements futurs ou de nouvelles circonstances.

© 2024 Lantronix, Inc. Tous droits réservés. Lantronix est une marque déposée. Les autres marques et noms commerciaux sont ceux de leurs propriétaires respectifs.

Contact Lantronix auprès des médias :        
Gail Kathryn Miller
Responsable marketing d’entreprise et
communications
media@lantronix.com
949–212–0960

Contact Lantronix auprès des analystes et des investisseurs :        
Jeremy Whitaker
Directeur financier
investors@lantronix.com
949–450–7241

 


GLOBENEWSWIRE (Distribution ID 9091050)

At Our Ocean Conference, Global Fishing Watch welcomes international partnerships to enhance ocean management

ATHENS, Greece, April 17, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Global Fishing Watch, an international nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing ocean governance through transparency of human activity at sea, has announced three pioneering collaborations with Greece, Panama and the West African Sub–Regional Fisheries Commission (SRFC) in a bid to harness technology and data–driven solutions for enhanced transparency, improved fisheries management and greater ocean sustainability.

The partnerships, unveiled at the 9th Our Ocean Conference held in Athens, Greece, will leverage open data to combat illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing, promote sustainable fisheries management and enable marine protection through deepened engagement with governmental bodies spanning three continents. In addition, they will provide Global Fishing Watch the opportunity to highlight transparency as a critical marine management tool and advance policy reforms regarding the adoption of vessel tracking methods like automatic identification systems (AIS) and vessel monitoring systems (VMS), as well as regional data sharing practices. 

“Today’s announcements mark a milestone in our collaborative efforts to mobilize open data and technology in the fight against illegal fishing and toward improved global fisheries management,” said Tony Long, chief executive officer of Global Fishing Watch. “More importantly, our expanding network of partnerships shows that governments and multilateral institutions are increasingly recognizing the role Global Fishing Watch can play in achieving better and more transparent ocean governance.” 

“Collaborative partnerships, political will and open data can drive tangible impact and help deliver lasting results for a sustainable ocean future for all,” Mr. Long added. 

Leveraging Technology for Ocean Action

Presented at an official conference side event co–hosted by Greece, the Athanasios C. Laskaridis Charitable Foundation and Global Fishing Watch, the partnership with Greece commits authorities to utilizing Global Fishing Watch’s platform, which provides visualizations and analysis of fishing activity, for critical support in bolstering the country’s marine protection efforts.

“Greece commits to establishing a scientific monitoring and surveillance system for all its marine protected areas that will be supported with advanced monitoring techniques and digital tools, such as remote sensing and automatic communication with sea vessels,” Dr. Petros Varelidis, Secretary–General for Natural Environment and Waters of the Hellenic Ministry of Environment and Energy, confirmed. “The support of Global Fishing Watch and the Athanasios C. Laskaridis Charitable Foundation will enable us to monitor fishing activity in near real–time.” 

A ‘significant step forward’ against IUU fishing

The Our Ocean Conference also welcomed a new partnership between Global Fishing Watch and the seven West African SRFC Member States comprising Cabo Verde, Gambia, Guinea, Guinea– Bissau, Mauritania, Senegal and Sierra Leone. Through the new three–year agreement with SRFC, Global Fishing Watch will support Member States with analysis and generated insights to inform targeted monitoring, control and surveillance (MCS) actions, bolstering countries’ abilities to manage activity in their waters and safeguard livelihoods and regional economic and environmental ecosystems. 

The 5,500 kilometer coastline of West Africa is home to some of the most diverse fisheries in the world and maritime activity plays a key role across the region. Indeed, fisheries and aquaculture directly contribute US$24 billion to the African economy, with the demand for fish expected to increase by 30 percent by 2030. Inadequate monitoring and enforcement, however, have led to rampant IUU fishing, with nearly 40 percent of fish caught illegally, resulting in substantial economic losses and environmental degradation.  

“The collaboration with Global Fishing Watch represents a significant step forward in the fight against illegal fishing in West Africa,” said Dr. Khallahi Brahim, Permanent Secretary of the Sub–Regional Fisheries Commission. “By joining forces, Global Fishing Watch and the SRFC can help transform fisheries governance, protect marine resources and secure the livelihoods of millions of people dependent on the fishing industry.”

The new partnership will work to ensure that SRFC Member States are fully equipped for better cooperation, monitoring and compliance, and also help establish cross–cutting initiatives with key stakeholders in ocean governance. The collaboration will pave the way for policy reforms and seek to establish AIS usage and data sharing as central pillars of SRFC Member States’ governance practices. It will also support government agencies in developing and retaining capacity to harness data and technology to strengthen management, including MCS, enforcement and marine protection. 

Charting a new era of ocean governance

Global Fishing Watch’s activity on the margins of the Our Ocean Conference also saw the renewal of an ongoing collaboration with the Government of Panama, first launched in 2019, aimed at building an improved, collaborative framework for data–sharing and policy development.  

The updated agreement reflects a deepened relationship between the two parties and a growing commitment to fisheries transparency. Supplementing the VMS data of its vast international fleet, which has been visible on the Global Fishing Watch map since October 2019, Panama will now share vessel data from its list of international licenses, including fishing licenses, areas of operation and information related to fishing support vessels. Over the next five years, Global Fishing Watch will also provide technical and data–driven assessments for the Aquatic Resources Authority of Panama to help inform national policies and regulations related to fisheries management.

“We are pleased to announce the renewal of the memorandum of understanding with Global Fishing Watch in our tireless fight against illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing,” said Hamed Tuñón, General Administrator, Aquatic Resources Authority of Panama. “Our strengthened alliance reflects the continued commitment of both parties to protecting our oceans and preserving their biodiversity. Together, we will continue to use innovative technology and collaborative strategies to ensure the sustainability of our valuable marine resources.” 

“Now, more than ever, the global community must rally behind landmark initiatives to protect our ocean, combat harmful practices, and achieve ambitious conservation targets such as safeguarding at least 30 percent of the ocean by 2030,” Mr. Long concluded. “Achieving these critical commitments will be virtually impossible without Global Fishing Watch’s innovative ocean monitoring technology and expertise.”

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Who Should be the Next UN Leader?PART 3

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With current UN Secretary-General António Guterres set to step down in 2026, who is in the running to replace him? In this seven-part series, Felix Dodds and Chris Spence reveal who might be nominated and assess their chances.

 
The potential candidates include Amina J. Mohammed (Nigeria), Mia Motley (Barbados), Alicia Barcena (Mexico), Maria Fernanda Espinosa (Ecuador), Rebeca Grynspan (Costa Rica) and Michelle Bachelet (Chile). These are names that have come up in conversations with UN insiders and other experts. All six would offer skills and experiences we believe would be valuable in these fast-paced, uncertain times.

By Felix Dodds and Chris Spence
APEX, North Carolina / DUBLIN, Ireland, Apr 17 2024 – A third possible candidate for UN Secretary-General is Alicia Bárcena. Mexico’s current Secretary of Foreign Affairs, Bárcena boasts a professional background that is both broad and deep.

Having originally trained as a biologist, she subsequently completed a master’s degree in public administration at Harvard University and has held several important roles within the Mexican government and at the United Nations. Her current role as Mexico’s Foreign Secretary, to which she was appointed in July 2023, marks just the latest relevant role in a long and distinguished career.

Internationally, her 14-year stint as head of the UN’s Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) from 2008-2022 was the most recent example of her involvement in the UN, which dates back to when she served on the Secretariat for the Rio Earth Summit in 1992.

Alicia Bárcena

It also led her to the Earth Council in Costa Rica. A non-profit organization tasked with follow up to the agreements reach in Rio, Bárcena was its Founding Director in the 1990s.

One of the Earth Council’s major achievements was the development of the Earth Charter, an international declaration setting out values and principles for a sustainable, peaceful, and just world.

Bárcena’s subsequent work with the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) and UN Development Programme (UNDP)—which focused on sustainable development and environmental engagement—reinforced her sense that complex challenges require connection and cooperation among many stakeholders.

Bárcena later served as UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan’s chief of staff at UN headquarters in New York. Under Annan’s successor, Ban Ki-moon, she was promoted to Under-Secretary-General for Management. It was during her years in New York that she helped create a UN Ethics Office and set up a whistleblower protection policy and rules on financial disclosures for senior officials.

She also began work on the UN Capital Plan to refurbish and fix UN headquarters. It was during these years that she gained access to the highest levels of decision-making in the organization. As a result of this experience, her knowledge of the internal workings of the UN in New York and elsewhere is almost unmatched.

As head of ECLAC from 2008-2022, she continued to pioneer greater transparency, public participation and justice in decision making, particularly on environmental issues. This culminated in 2021 with ratification of the region-wide Escazú Agreement by more than two dozen countries from Latin America and the Caribbean. The Escazú Agreement contains regional pledges on access to information, public participation and justice in environmental matters.

Bárcena’s belief in mediation and advocacy for peaceful resolution of global disputes—something we need now more than ever—is also firmly held. When taking over as Foreign Secretary in mid-2023, she described Mexico as:

    “… a country of peace and, therefore, [we] must continue to help mediate peaceful settlements of disputes and to consolidate peace. This has been our position in the United Nations Security Council and in all multilateral forums.”

Some insiders believe Bárcena offers a rare blend of experience. Like Kofi Annan, she is an ‘insider’ candidate who understands the UN and what it can and cannot achieve. This would likely mean she would need less time to learn on the job than someone unused to the UN’s internal workings.

At the same time, she has also spent time in senior roles in Mexico, so understands governments’ perspective and needs. Such knowledge will likely be viewed positively by member states when assessing what sort of person they would like in the UN’s top job. Could this combination of internal and external experience make her an ideal candidate for the next UN Secretary-General?

Assessing Bárcena’s Prospects

Could Alicia Bárcena become the next UN Secretary-General? Here is our assessment of her advantages and disadvantages should she choose to put her name into the contest.

Advantages

– A Woman Leader: As with our other candidates, Bárcena offers the chance to break the glass ceiling and become the first female leader of the UN.
– Right Place, Right Time: As noted in our previous article on Barbadian Prime Minister Mia Mottley, Bárcena is also from the Latin America and Caribbean region, which many insiders believe should provide the next Secretary-General.
– Breadth of Experience: Bárcena’s decades-long experience with both the UN and Mexican government, as well as her engagement with other stakeholders, might appeal to UN member states looking for a more balanced background. Bárcena has worked with the UN as both an insider and an outsider, which may well be an asset.

Disadvantages

– Public Profile: Bárcena is well known both in Mexico and in UN circles. However, she is not a public name or former head of state like current Secretary-General António Guterres. Could this tell against her?

Prof. Felix Dodds and Chris Spence have participated in United Nations conferences and negotiations since the 1990s. They co-edited Heroes of Environmental Diplomacy: Profiles in Courage (Routledge, 2022), which examines the roles of individuals in inspiring change.

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IPS UN Bureau

 


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