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Table of Contents
1. Financial, M & A Updates...................................................................................................................................1
2. Solution Updates..................................................................................................................................................5
3. Rewards and Recognition Updates...................................................................................................................41
4. Customer Success Updates................................................................................................................................50
5. Partnership Ecosystem Updates.......................................................................................................................54
6. Environment & Social Updates........................................................................................................................69
7. Miscellaneous Updates......................................................................................................................................74

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ASML (Netherlands) reports €14.0 billion net sales and €3.6 billion net
income in 2020
• Q4 net sales of €4.3 billion, gross margin of 52.0%, net income of €1.4 billion
• Q4 net bookings of €4.2 billion
• 2020 net sales of €14.0 billion, gross margin of 48.6%, net income of €3.6 billion
• ASML expects Q1 2021 net sales of between €3.9 billion and €4.1 billion and a gross margin
between 50% and 51%
• ASML intends to declare a total dividend over 2020 of €2.75 per ordinary share (15%
increase)
• ASML intends to declare a total dividend in respect of 2020 of €2.75 per ordinary share.
Recognizing the interim dividend of €1.20 per ordinary share paid in November 2020, this leads
to a final dividend proposal to the General Meeting of €1.55 per ordinary share. This is a 15%
increase compared to the 2019 total dividend of €2.40 per ordinary share.
• As part of its financial policy to return excess cash to its shareholders through growing
dividends and share buybacks, in January 2020, ASML announced a new three-year share
buyback program, to be executed within the 2020–2022 time frame. As part of this program,
ASML intends to purchase shares up to €6 billion, which includes a total of up to 0.4 million
shares to cover employee share plans. ASML intends to cancel the remainder of the shares
repurchased. To date, €1.2 billion worth of shares has been repurchased under the current
program.
Executive Commentary
“Our fourth-quarter sales came in at €4.3 billion, which is above our guidance. This was
mainly due to additional DUV shipments and upgrade opportunities. We shipped nine EUV
systems and recognized revenue for eight systems in the fourth quarter. Our fourth-quarter
net bookings came in at €4.2 billion, including €1.1 billion from EUV systems (net six
units).The total net sales for the year was €14.0 billion, including €4.5 billion from 31 EUV
systems. For ASML, 2020 was a year of strong growth, both in sales and in profitability.For
2021, we expect another year of growth driven by strong Logic demand and continued
recovery in Memory. The build out of the digital infrastructure and the continued technology
innovation is relevant to the consumer, automotive and industrial markets and drives demand
across our entire product portfolio," said ASML President and Chief Executive Officer
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Deutsche Pfandbriefbank (Germany) PBB arranged EUR 28 million financing for
Delin Property Asset Management UK
PBB Deutsche Pfandbriefbank provided a EUR 28 million senior loan
facility to Artesian Invest S.L, an affiliate of Delin Property Asset
Management UK . The loan is used to refinance two newly Grade A
logistics warehouses located in the A2 Corridor axis, in Alcalá de
Henares (Madrid). pbb acted as sole Lender, Agent and Security
Agent.The 51,000-sqm well-connected logistics warehouses
comprises of two separate buildings. The first one provides 19,000
sqm and was completed in August 2020 in line with expectations
despite COVID-19. This building is fully let to two internationally
renowned firms. The second building comprising 32,000 sqm is
currently under development aiming at delivery in June 2021. This
project represents the first project of Delin Property in Spain.
CEO of Delin Property commented: “Delin Property is very proud
of the success of our first project in the Spanish market. Our goal
is to grow our business in Spain and to continue to provide
solutions to our growing number of local and International clients.
We are also very pleased to have the support from PBB and for the
efficient & seamless approval process from start to finish."
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Fujifilm (Japan) and the Center for Advanced Biological Innovation and Manufacturing
Announce 76 million USD in Funding for Manufacturing and Innovation Center
FUJIFILM Corporation and The Massachusetts Center for Advanced Biological Innovation and
Manufacturing ,announced that it has secured 76 million USD in financing and signed a lease for
a 40,000 square-foot site in Watertown, Massachusetts at The Arsenal on the Charles, owned and
operated by Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc. The Center will advance research and
development in cell and gene therapy, gene editing, immunotherapy, and biotechnology.
FUJIFILM Diosynth Biotechnologies, the Bio CDMO* subsidiary of FUJIFILM Corporation,
will provide GMP** contract process development and manufacturing services as part of its role
in the new manufacturing and innovation center.Previously announced in November 2019,
CABIM aims to help new therapeutics, medicines, and technologies reach patients faster and
strengthen Greater Boston's position as the world's life science capitol. The industry-academia
research and development consortium was established with an equal investment each from
Fujifilm, Harvard University, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cytiva (formerly part of GE
Healthcare Life Sciences), and Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc. to shorten the path to
implementation of therapies, and to accelerate the practical application and commercialization of
these therapies. The consortium will work with other collaborators including Beth Israel
Deaconess Medical Center, Boston Children's Hospital, Brigham and Women's Hospital,
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Massachusetts General Hospital, and MilliporeSigma.
“Fujifilm is pleased to partner with leading academia, industry, and teaching hospitals, to
explore the application of genetically modified cell therapies, and bring new treatment
options to the market,” saidsenior executive vice president and chief life science officer,
FUJIFILM Corporation. “This collaboration supports our larger healthcare strategy to utilize
the combined strength of the Fujifilm Group's products and services to offer personalized
life-altering treatment options to clinicians and their patients.”
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Transfer of Shares in Japan Tissue Engineering Co., Ltd. to TEIJIN LIMITED
FUJIFILM Corporation has announced that it has entered into an agreement with TEIJIN LIMITED, under which it agrees to tender for a tender offer to be conducted by
TEIJIN for the shares of common stock in Japan Tissue Engineering Co., Ltd. (J-TEC), a consolidated subsidiary of Fujifilm. If the Tender Offer is completed, J-TEC will no
longer be a consolidated subsidiary of Fujifilm. Fujifilm sets healthcare as one of its key business field and pursues the growth strategy. Among others, in the field of
biotherapeutics, Fujifilm has been expanding its business in areas such as biopharmaceutical contract development and manufacturing, for which Fujifilm has been actively
investing in facilities, and regenerative medicine including drug discovery support providing iPS cell and cell culture media, which are necessary for research and development
of new medicine. Furthermore, in order to strengthen the research and development in the field of biotherapeutics, Fujifilm has established “Bio Science & Engineering
Laboratories” in Japan and the US, where it has integrated basic research through production process development in such field. Fujifilm has been working on researches
including bio-informatics such as analysis of cellular metabolism and gene expression, cell-engineering such as genome editing technology, automation technology for cell
manufacturing and new technology for drug discovery support using cell.From now on, Fujifilm will direct more attention to the field of biotherapeutics, where the needs of
society are high and the market is expected to keep growing in the future. In addition to accelerating the growth in the biopharmaceutical contract development and
manufacturing business through the active investment, Fujifilm will expand the regenerative medicine business with its focus on cell and cell culture media, where the strength
of Fujifilm is maximized, by reinforcing the drug discovery support business. Furthermore, Fujifilm will conduct effective R&D in collaboration with partners and promote
contract development and manufacturing business in cell therapeutics medical field, where the market is emerging and significant growth is expected, to expand the
regenerative medicine business.
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Agilent (USA) Announces Enhanced Mass Spectrometry and Automation
Software Solutions to Support Regulatory Compliance Guidelines
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Agilent Technologies Inc. announced the release of MassHunter Workstation Plus 11.0, MassHunter Networked Workstation 11.0,
and MassHunter BioConfirm. The latest revision of these software enables data integrity consistent with the regulatory requirements
from the US FDA and EU EMEA guidance, providing user management, checksums, tamper detection, and audit trails for
MassHunter Acquisition, Quantitative Analysis, and MassHunter BioConfirm. First shipments are expected in June, with quotes
available in May. Support for regulatory requirements as defined in 21 CFR Part 11 and Annex 11 is a key requirement for
pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical manufacturing customers. The need for data integrity solutions is also becoming increasingly
crucial for other industries, such as food safety and environmental testing. In conjunction, Agilent has released VWorks 14.0 Plus,
which introduces compliance-enabling features built for the Agilent Bravo Automated Liquid Handling Platform. VWorks Plus
extends enabling compliance to automated sample prep on the Bravo, and will begin shipping to customers in mid-February
2021.Agilent has been ranked first in the industry in compliance in numerous consecutive LCGC customer surveys and is committed
to providing the most powerful analytical tools for the development of drugs and therapeutics to improve the human condition.

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NVIDIA (USA) Introduces GeForce RTX 3060, Next Generation of the
World’s Most Popular GPU
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NVIDIA announced that it is bringing the NVIDIA Ampere architecture to millions more PC gamers with the new GeForce® RTX™ 3060 GPU. With its
efficient, high-performance architecture and the second generation of NVIDIA RTX™, the RTX 3060 brings amazing hardware ray-tracing capabilities and
support for NVIDIA DLSS and other technologies, and is priced at $329. NVIDIA’s 60-class GPUs have traditionally been the single most popular cards for
gamers on Steam, with the GTX 1060 long at the top of the GPU gaming charts since its introduction in 2016. An estimated 90 percent of GeForce gamers
currently play with a GTX-class GPU.With newer gaming titles come bigger worlds with cinematic graphics and real-time ray tracing — these are gaming
workloads that only RTX-powered platforms are suited to handle. The GeForce RTX 3060 has twice the raster performance and 10x the ray-tracing
performance of the GTX 1060, making it a formidable upgrade opportunity and the foundation of a gaming PC platform powerful enough to handle
cutting-edge titles such as Cyberpunk 2077 and Fortnite with RTX On at 60 frames per second.Resizable BAR will be supported on the GeForce RTX 30
Series starting with the RTX 3060. When combined with a compatible motherboard, this advanced PCI Express technology enables all of the GPU memory
to be accessed by the CPU at once, providing a performance boost in many games.Like all RTX 30 Series GPUs, the RTX 3060 supports the trifecta of
GeForce gaming innovations: NVIDIA DLSS, NVIDIA Reflex and NVIDIA Broadcast, which accelerate performance and enhance image quality. Together
with real-time ray tracing, these technologies are the foundation of the GeForce gaming platform, which brings unparalleled performance and features to
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IM AI: China Automaker SAIC Unveils EV Brand Powered by NVIDIA
DRIVE Orin
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There’s a new brand of automotive intelligence equipped with the brains — and the battery — to go the distance. SAIC, the largest
automaker in China, joined forces with etail giant Alibaba to unveil a new premium EV brand, dubbed IM, or “intelligence in
motion.” The long-range electric vehicles will feature AI capabilities powered by the high-performance, energy-efficient NVIDIA
DRIVE Orin compute platform. The first two vehicles in the lineup — a flagship sedan and SUV — will have autonomous parking
and other automated driving features, as well as a 93kWh battery that comes standard. SAIC will begin taking orders for the sedan at
the Shanghai Auto Show in April, with the SUV following in 2022. These models will have multi NVIDIA Orin SoCs
(system-on-a-chip) at the core of a centralized computer system, achieving 500 to 1,000+ TOPS of performance for automated and
autonomous capabilities in addition to in-cabin personalization that is continuously upgradable over-the-air for a truly
software-defined experience. By centralizing and unifying the compute architecture, IM vehicles will be able to receive advanced
software features as they’re developed. Just like a mobile phone, which periodically gets software updates, these software-defined
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Qualcomm and Alps Alpine (Japan) Advance Lane-Level Vehicle Positioning in GNSS Challenged Environments
for Enhanced Driver Safety & Convenience with New Camera-Based Positioning Technology, “ViewPose”
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Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. and Alps Alpine Co., Ltd. announced the companies’ efforts to deliver a new camera-based sensing and positioning system,
ViewPose, to support absolute lane-level vehicle positioning in virtually all environments. In creating this new system, Alps Alpine is leveraging multiple solutions
from Qualcomm Technologies, including the Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ Automotive 5G platform, which supports Multi Frequency Global Navigation Satellite
System (MF-GNSS), and a 3rd Generation Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ Automotive Cockpit Platform for the processing and stitching of multiple camera images.
With the unique combination of a Snapdragon 5G Platform and 3rd Generation Snapdragon Automotive Cockpit Platform with integrated heterogenous computing
capabilities, as well as Qualcomm® Vision Enhanced Precise Positioning software, Alps Alpine developed ViewPose to provide highly accurate position and
attitude in virtually all environments at an update rate as high as the camera frame rate. Even under extended periods of limited GNSS reception, such as in tunnels
and covered parking garages, Qualcomm VEPP is able to maintain accurate vehicle pose.Additionally, ViewPose will serve as one of the first camera-sensing
systems to feature the Qualcomm VEPP software from Qualcomm Technologies. By leveraging MF-GNSS information provided by the Snapdragon Automotive
5G platforms, ViewPose provides a cost-effective solution to lane-level accuracy for applications including electric front, rear- and side-view mirrors, called
“eMirror,” with blind spot warning features, high-definition map crowdsourcing, lane-level navigation for cellular vehicle-to-everything (C-V2X) and advanced
driving assistance systems (ADAS) and autonomous driving applications, and wherever accurate lane-level absolute positioning in challenging environments is
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Arrow Electronics (USA) and Jorjin to Offer Integrated High- Precision and Low-Power
Millimeter-wave Radar-Sensing Solution for Detecting and Tracking Micro Motions
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Global technology-solutions provider Arrow Electronics, Inc. announced the launch of an integrated millimeter-wave radar-sensing solution, based on Infineon's XENSIV™
mmWave radar chip. This integrated module solution, manufactured by Jorjin Technologies, enables engineers to rapidly deploy detecting and tracking capability of micro and
macro motions with high sensitivity and accuracy for developing next-generation smart home and building and healthcare applications. According to a recent research report,
the radar sensors market is expected to reach USD 22 billion by 2025, registering a CAGR of around 18 percent in the next five years1. The proliferation of radar-sensing
technology has been driven by technological advancements and increasing demand for more intuitive presence and motion-detection features to enhance user experience,
security, and safety.Comparing to traditional passive infrared and ultrasonic sensors, mmWave radar-sensing technology offers many performance benefits. Radar sensors do
not require operating with a direct line of sight, making it possible to be concealed or disguised underneath plywood or plastic enclosures for addressing privacy and security
considerations. Radar sensing is also highly adaptable to environmental conditions such as darkness, sunshine, smoke, fog, or haze, thus reducing detection errors and
improving accuracy. This all-in-one integrated solution enables the detection of human presence within a configurable range. Micro-movement detection like typing in front
of a notebook and macro-movement detection like walking inside a room can be detected. Powered by Infineon's XENSIV™ mmWave radar chip and its proprietary radar
presence detection algorithms, the solution incorporates a processor system based on Infineon’s ARM Cortex-M4F, an integrated 1Tx/3Rx antenna, and an on-board power
regulator. The unique antenna in package (AIP) with built-in detector feature makes it easier for engineers to integrate mmWave radar sensing capability, without prior technical
know-how in radio frequency, antenna design or radar signal processing. Low power consumption and small-form-factor offer cost-effective benefits. The solution is FCC
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Broadcom (USA) BCM4389 Powers the World’s First Wi-Fi 6E
Smartphone
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Broadcom Inc. announced that the BCM4389 chip enables the world’s first Wi-Fi 6E phone, the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra. The BCM4389 combines the benefits
of the sixth generation of Wi-Fi with the pristine 6 GHz band to power the Galaxy S21 Ultra with Wi-Fi speeds over 2 Gbps. The chip also has a unique multi-radio
Bluetooth 5 architecture that supports a premium audio experience with Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro, and Tri-Band Simultaneous connectivity that improves Wi-Fi
and Bluetooth performance and battery utilization. Wi-Fi 6E, the latest generation of Wi-Fi, delivers multi-gigabit speeds and millisecond latencies by operating
in the 6 GHz band. Countries, including the United States and South Korea, have tripled the available Wi-Fi spectrum by opening up 1.2 GHz of spectrum in the
6 GHz band for unlicensed use. This expansion creates seven additional 160 MHz channels for the BCM4389, unlocking the value of Wi-Fi 6E for remote work,
education, telemedicine, and gaming. For more information on Wi-Fi 6E, The Broadcom® BCM4389 and Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra bring additional benefits to
consumers worldwide. The chip delivers multi-gigabit Wi-Fi 6 performance in the existing 5 GHz band with 160 MHz capabilities. It also builds on the success of
Broadcom’s Wi-Fi 6 solutions, and instantly benefits from the ecosystem of 400 million Wi-Fi 6 Broadcom-enabled phones, PC, tablets, routers, enterprise access
points, and carrier gateways around the world. The BCM4389 was the world’s first Wi-Fi chip authorized by the FCC to operate in the 6 GHz band. It is also in
the first wave of devices certified by the Wi-Fi Alliance for Wi-Fi 6E operation. In addition to Wi-Fi 6E, Broadcom BCM4389’s TBS connectivity architecture
brings better Wi-Fi QoS, more precise indoor location accuracy and five times better battery utilization compared to current flagship connectivity solutions. Its
multi-radio Bluetooth 5 architecture creates robust links to audio headsets even in heavily congested locations like subway stations.

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Fujifilm (Japan) launches “FUJINON Premista19-45mmT2.9”
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FUJIFILM Corporation is pleased to announce that the “Premista19-45mmT2.9” , a wide-angle zoom covering focal lengths from 19mm to 45mm,
will be released on January 28, 2021 as the third model to join the Premista Series of cinema zoom lenses. The Premista19-45mm supports
large-format sensors* and delivers outstanding high resolution, natural and beautiful bokeh, and rich tonality with HDR,The Premista19-45mm is
a compact and premium-quality wide-angle zoom lens, developed with Fujifilm's optical technology nurtured over many years. It effectively
controls distortion** to deliver natural images with little distortion across the entire zoom range.Fujifilm strongly supports high-quality video
production for a variety of scenes by covering wide-angle focal length and widening the range of focal length to 19-250mm, thanks to the addition
of Premista19-45mm to the Premista series which prepares the standard zoom and telephoto zoom.In recent years, there has been an increased
uptake of cinema cameras equipped with large-format sensors capable of delivering high-quality and richly-expressive footage at sites producing
premium-quality video such as Hollywood movies. Prime lens, which has outstanding optical performance, are regularly used among lenses
compatible with the large-format sensors. However, when shooting with prime lenses, it is necessary to change lenses depending on the scene.
Thus, there is a growing demand for zoom lenses which requires less replacement and capable of shooting high quality video.

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Fujifilm (Japan) launches FUJINON HP66×15.2-ESM and FUJINON
HP12×7.6ERD-S9
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FUJIFILM Corporation is pleased to announce the release of two broadcast zoom lenses, “FUJINON HP66×15.2-ESM” (HP66×15.2) and “FUJINON
HP12×7.6ERD-S9” (HP12×7.6) in February 2021. The two new lenses use cutting-edge optical technology to produce dynamic 8K ultrahigh-definition video. The
HP66×15.2 is a box type zoom lens reaching the world's longest focal length* of 1000mm and offering the world's highest zoom magnification* of 66×. The HP12×7.6
is a portable type zoom lens covering the focal length range from the world's widest* 7.6mm to 91mm in telephoto. The HP66×15.2 and HP12×7.6 will complete a
seven-model lineup of Fujifilm's broadcast lenses to cater to the industry's need for 8K video production.the use of high-definition video is spreading rapidly in a diverse
range of video production including live sports / concert coverage and documentary programs. As countries such as Japan and China embrace the commercial use of 8K
video, which has four times the resolution of 4K video, the market is calling for broadcast lenses equipped with a very high level of optical performance. Taking the
arrival of a new broadcasting age with high-definition video as a mainstream into account, Fujifilm became the world's first to release 4K-capable lenses, and has since
progressed on to develop 8K-capable lenses. The current lineup of five models is driving the trend toward higher video quality in the broadcasting industry.The
HP66×15.2 and HP12×7.6 are broadcast zoom lenses capable of producing dynamic 8K ultrahigh-definition video. They can resolve images edge-to-edge in astonishing
sharpness to capture even the atmosphere of the scene, as Fujifilm has applied its high-precision forming technology that can polish the surface of lens elements on the
order of nanometers as well as mechanical designing and assembling technologies that accurately place multiple lens groups into a lens barrel. Their vivid color
reproduction and strong contrast result in rich tonal gradation in high dynamic range (HDR). These also feature the new Remote Back Focus function, which enables
adjusting the back focus remotely from a broadcast van, to streamline video shooting.

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Fujifilm (Japan) opens a medical screening center focusing on cancer
screening in India
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FUJIFILM Corporation is pleased to announce the launch of medical screening service business in India and other emerging countries in regions including Southeast Asia, Middle East
and Africa. In the first initiative, the company will open “NURA,” a medical screening center focusing on cancer screening, in Bangalore, India on February 4, 2021. NURA offers
Fujifilm's medical devices, capable of providing high-definition diagnostic images, as well as IT systems based on AI technology to assist doctors carry out screening and tests for
diagnosing cancer and lifestyle diseases. This medical screening center is run by FUJIFILM DKH LLP. a joint venture of Fujifilm and Dr. Kutty's Healthcare, which operates hospitals
and screening centers in India and the Middle East. Emerging countries have a lower cancer survival rate than developed countries. In the case of India, the rate of five-year survival
among cancer sufferers is as low as 30%*. In order to improve cancer sufferers' survival rate, it is very important to carry out regular screening for early detection and early treatment.
However, emerging countries typically do not have many facilities that offer cancer screening services and receiving such screening is not part of their habit. In contrast, medical
screening services, including cancer screening, are widely available in Japan. A high proportion of people routinely receive medical screening, resulting in early detection and early
treatment of cancer and other diseases. Japan's five-year cancer survival rate stands at 70%, higher than that of emerging countries, highlighting the importance of regular medical
screening for early detection and treatment.Fujifilm supplies a wide range of products to medical institutions worldwide, including X-ray diagnostic imaging devices such as
mammography, as well as endoscope systems, in-vitro diagnostic devices and medical IT systems. In countries such as Turkey, Qatar and Saudi Arabia, the company not only supplies
such products but also partners with national governments to assist the introduction and proliferation of cancer screening services. In the latest move, these experiences and AI
technology will be utilized to launch high-quality medical screening services in emerging countries, with a focus on cancer screening, making use of medical IT systems and
high-performance medical devices that assist doctors make diagnosis. In the future, Fujifilm plans to introduce mobile screening clinics to build a mechanism in which more people
can access such testing at reasonable prices, thereby contributing to the early detection of cancer and lifestyle diseases in emerging countries.

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Fujifilm (Japan) launches “FUJINON XF70-300mmF4-5.6 R LM OIS WR”
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FUJIFILM Corporation is pleased to announce the launch of the “FUJINON Lens XF70-300mmF4-5.6 R LM OIS WR” in March 2021. It will be a new
addition to the lineup of interchangeable XF lenses designed for X Series of mirrorless digital cameras, providing a compact lightweight design and
outstanding image quality with Fujifilm's proprietary color reproduction technology. The XF70-300mmF4-5.6 R LM OIS WR extends from a medium
telephoto 70mm to ultra telephoto 300mm (equivalent to 107mm-457mm in the 35mm format). It covers wide range of telephoto shooting scenes in spite of
its small lightweight design measuring 132.5mm long and weighing approximately 580g. It comprises a powerful image stabilization system, suitable for
sports, nature and other photography.The XF70-300mm F4-5.6 R LM OIS WR is a zoom lens that enables users to shoot up to ultra telephoto 300mm range
(equivalent to 457mm in the 35mm format). It offers compatibility with teleconverters “XF2X TC WR” and “XF1.4X TC WR” capable of multiplying the
focal length of a mounted lens. When combined with the XF2X TC WR, focal length may be extended up to 600mm (equivalent to 914mm in the 35mm
format). Moreover, the XF70-300mmF4-5.6 R LM OIS WR delivers macro photography capability ideal for enlarging plants, insects and other small
subjects, affording users the opportunity to enjoy diverse photographic expressions. The lens design maximizes advantages offered by the X Mount* with
APS-C size sensor to achieve a small lightweight design approximately 580g and 132.5mm in length. It also has a 5.5-stop image stabilization system,
making it easy to carry around for handheld shooting. In addition, the linear motor delivers fast AF shooting to instantaneously focus on even moving
subjects, allowing users to capture decisive moment.

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Fujifilm (Japan) launches FUJINON Lens XF27mmF2.8 R WR
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FUJIFILM Corporation is pleased to announce the launch of the “FUJINON Lens XF27mmF2.8 R WR” in March 2021. It will be a new addition to the lineup
of interchangeable XF lenses designed for X Series of mirrorless digital cameras, providing a compact lightweight design and outstanding image quality with
Fujifilm's proprietary color reproduction technology. The XF27mmF2.8 R WR is a standard prime lens with focal length of 27mm (equivalent to 41mm in
the 35mm format). It offers outstanding resolution in a compact design. The dust and weather resistant structure provides durability and the aperture ring
offers excellent operability so that users can enjoy high-quality photography in a wide range of shooting scenes including snapshots, portraits, and landscape
photography.The XF27mmF2.8 R WR has a focal length of 27mm (equivalent to 41mm in the 35mm format) and is highly versatile with the capability to
depict subjects in a natural perspective. It has excellent resolution, which has received outstanding reviews with the previous model “FUJINON Lens
XF27mm F2.8.” The XF27mmF2.8 R WR has the capability to capture subjects down to the finest detail. The compact design is the thinnest and lightest in
the XF lens lineup* , weighing approximately 84g and just 23mm long. When mounted on the compact and lightweight mirrorless digital camera “FUJIFILM
X-E4” which was also announced, it offers high portability so the users can walk around and take photos with it. Operability and durability have been
improved over the previous models thanks to the aperture ring which enables quick aperture value changes, a newly adopted dust and weather resistance and
the ability to operate at low temperatures of down to -10℃. With this lens, users have the stability to continue shooting even in tougher environments such
as in the light rain or harsh dusty outdoors.

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Fujifilm (Japan) launches FUJINON Lens GF80mmF1.7 R WR
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FUJIFILM Corporation is pleased to announce that the FUJINON Lens GF80mmF1.7 R WR” (GF80mmF1.7 R WR) will be released in
late February 2021. It will be a new addition to the lineup of interchangeable GF lenses designed for GFX Series of mirrorless digital
cameras, incorporating the large format sensor*, approximately 1.7 times larger than a full-frame 35mm sensor. The GF80mmF1.7 R WR
is a large-diameter standard prime lens with a focal length of 80mm (equivalent to 63mm in the 35mm full-frame format). Among lenses
for digital cameras featuring the large format sensors, it achieves an ultra-bright maximum aperture of F1.7 for creamy and beautiful
bokeh. With its autofocus (AF) system, users can capture subjects swiftly and accurately to create high-quality portraits.GF lenses are
Fujifilm's highest-grade lenses delivering ultra-high resolution performance and wide tonal reproduction. GF lenses use Fujifilm's
exceptional optical design technology and production technology that processes lens surfaces with the precision at a submicron level,
fostered through the development of FUJINON Lenses. When mounted on mirrorless digital camera “FUJIFILM GFX100” released in
June 2019, or mirrorless digital camera “FUJIFILM GFX100S” announced, GF lenses enhance full performance of the 102MP image
sensor, enabling super high-quality photos by utilizing Fujifilm's proprietary color reproduction technology.

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Fujifilm (Japan) launches mirrorless digital camera “FUJIFILM X-E4”
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FUJIFILM Corporation is pleased to announce the launch of the mirrorless digital camera “FUJIFILM X-E4” (X-E4) in late February 2021, the latest model to join the
X Series of compact and lightweight digital cameras, known for superior image quality delivered with the company's proprietary color reproduction technology. The
X-E4 is the most compact and most lightweight of all mirrorless digital cameras equipped with the Series' fourth-generation image sensor and image processing engine.
The beautiful camera body in a classical design carries a fast and accurate autofocus (AF) as fast as 0.02 seconds. It boasts exceptional operability, producing high-quality
images with the company's proprietary color reproduction technology. The X-E4 is a mirrorless digital camera that caters to a wide range of lifestyles and situations,
making it a perfect choice for those who want to carry a camera around anywhere and anytime to enjoy photo shootings of an advanced quality.The compact X-E4 offers
exceptional portability, weighing approximately 364g*, or approximately 448g even when it is mounted with the standard prime lens “FUJINON Lens XF27mm R WR,”
also announced. The X-E4's beautifully classical body features the 26.1MP “X-Trans™ CMOS 4”** sensor and the high-speed “X-Processor 4” image processing
engine, which are also featured in models including the X Series' flagship model “FUJIFILM X-T4.” Its fast and accurate AF can attain focus in as fast as 0.02 seconds,
ensuring that users capture decisive photo opportunities. The camera can deliver diverse photographic expressions with Fujifilm's Film Simulation modes, replicating the
colors and tones characteristic of the company's films such as the photographic film “Velvia” and motion picture film “ETERNA.” Users can take advantage of excellent
color reproducibility, nurtured for more than 80 years, to enjoy high-quality photography with ease thanks to exceptional operability attributable to features such as the
LCD monitor that can be flipped upward to 180 degrees and the Shutter Speed Dial.

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Qualcomm (USA) and Amazon Deepen Strategic Engagement with the Pre-Integration
of Alexa Custom Assistant with Snapdragon Automotive Cockpit Platform
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Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. and Amazon announced the companies’ efforts to pre-integrate the Alexa Custom Assistant with the Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ Automotive Cockpit
Platforms. This new system is designed to support automotive OEMs and Tier-1 suppliers to build customizable, in-vehicle intelligent assistants and is offered as an extension module
to the Alexa Automotive Software Development Kit (SDK). It will soon be available on the 3rd Generation Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ Automotive Cockpit Platforms as well as the
recently announced 4th Generation Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ Automotive Cockpit Platform. The digital cabin assistance system is enhanced with superior, highly-intuitive
voice-based capabilities for natural, conversational interactions with driver and passengers. The Alexa Custom Assistant is built on Alexa technology and can be tailored to each vehicle
brand with unique wake words, voices and capabilities. The solution, which is available to automotive OEMs on a pre-approved basis as an extension module to the Alexa Automotive
SDK, provides access to always-improving voice artificial intelligence (AI) technology, including the high-accuracy Alexa wake word engine, spoken language understanding, intent
routing, and response orchestration—empowering developers to build, deliver, and maintain a superior voice experience without the hefty investment. The new system uses the
Snapdragon Automotive Cockpit Platforms with the Qualcomm® Smart Audio Platform and Qualcomm® Voice Assist technologies featuring multichannel echo cancellation noise
suppression (ECNS), allowing for easy access to Alexa services, even when multiple people are speaking within the car cabin. Additionally, the system uses the voice identification
and zonal interference cancellation technology for a personality-aware voice assistant. The new functionality can also be made available via Qualcomm® Car-to-Cloud services, which
features unique Soft SKU capability, allowing automakers and Tier-1 suppliers to update the new Alexa Custom Assistant solution via over-the-air upgrades. The Qualcomm
Car-to-Cloud Service is designed to keep cockpit and telematics systems up-to-date as well as afford the flexibility to unlock features post-deployment, allowing automakers to keep
pace with the increasing performance requirements due to new functionality additions, changing technology trends and vehicle maintenance, over the life of the vehicle.

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Qualcomm (USA) Drives 4G LTE and 5G Global Momentum for Connected
Cars with Snapdragon Automotive Wireless Platforms
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Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. announced the company’s growing customer design pipeline as shown in its work with several industry-leading automotive
suppliers and technology companies to deploy reliable, connected, intelligent and location-aware next generation vehicles. Utilizing the Qualcomm® Snapdragon
™ Automotive 4G and 5G Platforms, automotive suppliers and companies across the globe can support automakers to meet the increasing demands of reliable and
premium driving experiences powered by 4G LTE and 5G connected services. By using integrated Cellular Vehicle-to-Everything (C-V2X), Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and
precise positioning technologies, the Snapdragon Automotive 4G and 5G Platforms are designed to successfully connect vehicles to the cloud, each other and the
surrounding environment, while supporting the advanced intelligence needed for rich, in-vehicle experiences, connected car services, and higher levels of safety
and autonomy. Qualcomm has supplied technology solutions for the automotive industry for more than 15 years and is currently the #1 semiconductor supplier in
telematics and wireless car connectivity, with most of the global automakers currently using its broad portfolio of automotive solutions across telematics,
infotainment, connectivity and advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS). Qualcomm Technologies is in a strong position to serve the needs of the automotive
industry with growing demand for technology and connectivity in vehicles. Analysts estimate that nearly three-quarters of all vehicles sold in 2027 will have
embedded cellular connectivity, up from only 20% in 2015*. With the company’s most advanced wireless platforms, vehicles equipped with 4G LTE connected
services will continue to be deployed globally, while the industry embarks on 5G for next generation connected vehicles, thanks to continued work with
Continental, GosuncWelink, LG Electronics, Quectel Wireless Solutions, Rolling Wireless, Wistron NeWeb Corporation (WNC) and ZTE Corporation.

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Qualcomm (USA) Opens New Research and Development Centre in France
to Drive 5G Innovation
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Qualcomm Communications SARL, a subsidiary of Qualcomm Incorporated, announced its plan to open a new 5G research and development
centre in France to work on the future evolution of 5G and beyond. The announcement comes after a meeting between Qualcomm Incorporated’s
president and CEO-elect, Cristiano Amon, and Agnès Pannier-Runacher, minister delegate for industry in the French Government. The new
internal R&D facility joins Qualcomm Incorporated’s extensive R&D network and will play a key role in Qualcomm employees driving the
development of 5G locally, regionally and globally. The 5G R&D centre builds on Qualcomm Communications SARL’s strong presence in France,
as the company has had existing facilities both in Paris-Region and Sophia Antipolis for more than 20 years. The new centre will be co-located in
Lannion in Brittany and Issy-Les-Moulineaux in the Paris-Region. Lannion is a centre for telecoms engineering excellence and a European
technology hub. Qualcomm Communications SARL has been working with the French Government to augment Lannion as a leading telecom
engineering hub and retain top talent and technological expertise in this area. Enrico Salvatori, senior vice-president and president, Qualcomm
Europe/MEA, Qualcomm Europe, Inc., commented; “This new centre will serve to further strengthen our R&D capabilities within the European
region and help us to remain at the forefront of technology innovation globally. Our new 5G R&D facility in France joins our European network
of R&D facilities. The work done in each of our European R&D facilities has worldwide impact.”

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Fujifilm (Japan) launches mirrorless digital camera “FUJIFILM GFX100S”
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FUJIFILM Corporation is pleased to announce that the “FUJIFILM GFX100S” (GFX100S) will be released in late February 2021 as the latest addition to the GFX
Series of mirrorless digital cameras equipped with a large format sensor** about 1.7 times the size of a 35mm full-frame sensor. The GFX100S is a mirrorless
digital camera that uses the world's highest* 102MP large format sensor and unique color reproduction technology to deliver superior image quality on a whole
new level. Its compact and light weight body, weighing just 900g, packs up to 6.0-stops of five-axis image stabilization mechanism*4 as well as an autofocus (AF)
function with a high level of speed and accuracy. It delivers portability that is unprecedented for a digital camera carrying an image sensor bigger than 35mm
full-frame sensors, broadening the scope of photographic situations for its users. The GFX100S is a innovative mirrorless digital camera that offers superior image
quality easier than ever before. Rich tonal reproducibility and shallow depth-of-field unique to the large format sensor realizes three-dimensional definitions. It is
a perfect choice not only for professional photographers who want to take advantage of the large sensor for added photographic expressions but also photography
enthusiasts who wish to enjoy the world of 100MP images while hand-holding the camera.The GFX100S is a mirrorless digital camera that is equipped with the
world' highest 102MP sensor and the high-speed image processing engine “X-Processor 4” which are used in the GFX Series' flagship model “FUJIFILM
GFX100” (GFX100). Its compact body weighs just 900g, approximately 500g lighter than the the GFX100. The inclusion of up to 6.0-stops of five-axis in-body
image stabilization (IBIS) mechanism means users can produce images of ultra-high resolution hand-held. Phase detection pixels are spread across the sensor to
enable fast and accurate AF.

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Hikvision (China) launches new ITS camera for improvement of road safety
and traffic flow
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Hikvision, an IoT solution provider with video as its core competency, announced its latest traffic product offering – the All-Rounder ITS camera – designed to improve road safety
and optimize traffic flow. As the name implies, the camera encompasses different skills and abilities, boasting speed detection, traffic violation detection, automated plate recognition,
and vehicle attribute analysis in one housing.The new ITS camera is designed and developed with this multi-dimensional concept in mind. It is Hikvision’s first camera to integrate
three otherwise separate modules in one unit with no compromise on performance, making the camera neat and flexible to be deployed for demanding environments, all in an easy and
cost-effective manner. The product provides an HD camera, speed radar, and light array inside one housing. Specifically, it works with a multi-tracking radar that continuously monitors
up to two or three traffic lanes – depending on the camera model, and identifies the speed and position of objects in the monitored area at a speed of up to 300 km/h. If a vehicle violates
the speed limit, the embedded radar triggers the connected camera and a picture is taken of the vehicle and its license plate. In the event of infringements of traffic rules such as
wrong-way driving, improper lane usage, or even failure to use a seat belt, the camera will capture images of the corresponding vehicle, recognize its license plate and relevant
information including vehicle type, color, brand, and direction of movement, which can be addressed to the authorities in real-time or stored on board. Incident detection helps to
improve overall driving standards, which ultimately reduces the number of accidents, improves road safety and further evens traffic flow. Employed with Deep Learning algorithms,
the camera is able to recognize a much higher number of license plates and with higher efficiency than conventional ANPR systems. Its GMOS sensor further ensures brighter and
smoother images to be reproduced in challenging lighting conditions, especially in low-light environments. The camera’s embedded supplemental light features a 16-bead light array,
offering an IR range of up to 40 meters at night. As all of these functionalities are integrated, the single product itself outperforms conventional ITS products with space-saving and
less cabling for easier installation. It supports flexible pole- or side-mounting, which makes onsite configuration effortless. The Hikvision All-Rounder ITS camera is ideal for various
scenes such as urban roads, highways, tunnels and toll stations.

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Hon Hai releases FOXCONN NxVAE (Taiwan), a new unsupervised learning AI algorithm technology,
AI empowers industry applications, product testing and sampling are not troublesome
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Hon Hai Technology Group announced that it has officially launched the unsupervised learning artificial intelligence algorithm
"FOXCONN NxVAE", using the model training method listed in the front, and only using positive samples that are easy to obtain
Perform optical inspection calculations to solve the problem of obtaining defective samples in the production line. It is suitable for
mature product lines with high yields and can increase the overall fault tolerance of AI models. This technology has been actually
introduced into the group's product appearance inspection production line, successfully reducing by 50% The above production line
testing manpower. The AI team of the Hon Hai Semiconductor business group lasted more than 8 months of research and
development, from setting up AOI optical inspection equipment to collecting product appearance images on the production line.
During the period due to the impact of the COVID-19 epidemic, the team was unable to visit the production line in person and
switched to a remote working mode. Image data processing and AI algorithm development and adjustment, and finally developed an
unsupervised learning AI algorithm FOXCONN NxVAE, which has been practically applied to the appearance inspection production
line of electronic products in the Hon Hai Technology Group's mainland China campus.

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Innolux (Taiwan) Unveils Next Generation Technology in CES 2021 Premiere
of world’s first gaming TV and ultra large 8K TV
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Innolux is taking part in the all-digital Consumer Electronics Show 2021 during Jan. 11~14 to premiere the newest series of next generation technology
and diverse display solutions for smart entertainment and smart automotive applications amid the pandemic.Post-pandemic era ushers in a new normal
in commerce, education, and entertainment. New way of life boosts opportunities for new display technology amid increasing demand for stay-at-home
economy and smart applications. Innolux is premiering the world’s first gaming TV, 8K TV and a series of premium displays in this year’s CES. The
65-inch 4K gaming TV is compatible with VRR 240Hz refresh rate, the highest of its kind, to deliver the ultra high definition motion picture quality
and immersive gaming experience with the reduction of lag, freezing, tearing and flickering.Innolux’s 120-inch 8K4K TV with mini-LED backlight is
a demonstration of its sophistication in large panel production. The high color saturation and 8K ultra high resolution hit a new high in visual enjoyment.
The 65- inch Super Narrow Border and Thin 8K4K TV features super narrow 0.5mm black-matrix border, 99.5% front view display area, high dynamic
contrast with multi-zone with mini-LED backlight, and 14.9 mm display thickness raised the new standard of premium TV. The 14-inch FHD
PolarBlack display adopts Innolux’s groundbreaking PolarBlack technology which presents beyond-OLED picture quality. Its DCI-P3 100% high color
saturation, 400nits high brightness, and 3000:1 high contrast ratio with power consumption 30% less than LCD can flip the audience’s experience by
splendid colors, finer detail, stronger brightness contrast and clear details in dark state. Innolux also unveils its 6.4-inch LCD with invisible camera
which realizes ultra high screem-to-body ratio with under-display camera.

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Intuit (USA): TurboTax Launches 2021 Integrated Marketing Communication
Program to Empower and Educate the Latino Community this Tax Season
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TurboTax, from Intuit Inc. The leader in online tax preparation, processing nearly 40 million tax returns last year alone, announced the launch of
its Latino-focused integrated marketing efforts. The year 2020 was an unpredictable and challenging year that forced many Latinos to make tough
financial decisions. TurboTax, more than ever, is focused on providing resources and tools to assist and financially empower the Latino
community. The brand has formed strategic media and community partnerships to promote access to key educational content and provide relief to
those most in need.Last year brought several events that could have impacted an individual’s tax filing situation. For this reason, TurboTax
developed in-language tools to serve as a resource to the Latino community and support them throughout these unprecedented times; these include
the Unemployment Center, a Self-Employed Coronavirus Relief Center, and the Coronavirus and Stimulus Center. TurboTax also offers TurboTax
Live, so the Latino community can get answers to their tax questions as they go and a review of their return before they file. Additionally, NEW
this tax season is the TurboTax Live Full Service offering which enables taxpayers to connect to a dedicated bilingual tax expert, who will prepare
and file their tax return from start to finish, all from the comfort of their own home. Latino taxpayers with simple tax returns can take advantage
of the TurboTax Live Basic limited time offer and have a bilingual tax expert review their return for free so they can be 100% confident their taxes
are done right.

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Lenovo (Hong Kong) Yoga Slim 7i Pro Laptop Now Features OLED Display
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The future of thin and light computing just got a lot brighter.Lenovo™ announced its 14-inch Yoga Slim 7i Pro laptop now offers consumers a choice of an LCD or super-vibrant OLED display. The
new Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Pro laptop with 14-inch OLED 90Hz panel unveils at CES®, and similar to its LCD laptop sibling verified as Intel® Evo™ earlier, features up to the latest 11th Gen Intel®
Core™ mobile processors with Intel Iris® Xe graphics, or up to NVIDIA® GeForce® MX450 discrete graphics. Lenovo continuously enhances the user experience through its commitment to the
latest in bold innovation, refined craftsmanship, and smarter technology like instant on when you lift your laptop’s lid, hands-free login, and Intelligent Cooling mode. Built to be Intel Evo certification
ready, Lenovo and Intel are targeting verification1 of this updated laptop design with OLED panel later in Q2 2021, pending further tuning. What’s more, just use your Yoga’s built-in mics to empower
the hands-free functionality of Alexa® on your PC.2With an OLED panel produced by Samsung Display, the 14-inch Yoga Slim 7i Pro is available with an up to 2.8K (2880 x 1800) OLED display
and offers 90Hz refresh rate to reduce lag and a taller 16:10 aspect ratio for more screen real estate. It’s the first laptop from the Lenovo Yoga line to offer consumers such an immersive OLED display
technology upgrade, making it fundamentally different than LCD. Chrominance attributes (called chroma) are amplified by up to 1.25 times the amount provided over LCD, resulting in higher color
frequency and saturations of black, not to mention an amplified contrast ratio for 667 times more definition over LCD. This smarter combination of display quality, thin laptop design, mobile
processors, and (AI) artificial intelligence works together to create a premium laptop offering better image quality, plus a low response time and power consumption. It has an impressively wide 100
percent DCI-P3 and 125 percent sRGB color gamut for vivid colors, providing a more lifelike HDR experience that’s ideal for high-end video and photo editing; HDR also enhances the contrast
between the brightest and darkest parts of an image. Plus, push the limits of picture quality even further with Dolby Vision®.With a legacy of providing transformative laptop experiences, Yoga has
always been at the forefront of style, substance, and portability. Discerning consumers will appreciate how clear and readable their on-screen picture quality is even outdoors under direct sunlight. This
is due to each individual pixel’s ability to emit its own light so it can be independently brightened, dimmed and powered off for improved contrast. Consider your wish for the perfect deep black and
more vivid colors via an OLED display granted, as well as your desire for reduced blue light emissions by up to 70 percent over an LCD display for eye health.

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Lenovo (Hong Kong) The Thinnest ThinkPad Ever, X1 Titanium Yoga
Completes Conference-Optimized X1 Portfolio
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Lenovo is thrilled to unveil our thinnest ThinkPad ever1, ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga. Covered in titanium material, it’s just over 11mm thin and features a gorgeous 3:2
ratio 13.5-inch low power display along with Dolby Vision® HDR support and Dolby Atmos® Speaker System. Also announcing, ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 and X1
Yoga Gen 6 are completely redesigned laptops introducing improved user experiences built around all-new 16:10 aspect ratio displays with low blue light feature,
integrated fingerprint reader on power button and new ComputerVision Experiences (CVx) support by human presence detection sensor for enhanced security and ease
of use. Joining Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos Speaker System, both X1 Carbon and X1 Yoga are the world’s first laptops to support Dolby Voice2, which delivers a
supreme conferencing experience that feels more natural, reduces listener fatigue, and sounds stunningly clear to make meetings more productive. The new models join
the trail blazing X1 Fold and ultra-light X1 Nano announced last September to complete a comprehensive 5G-ready3 premium ThinkPad X1 portfolio. Furthermore, we
are introducing an all-new ThinkPad X12 Detachable, combining the features of a high-performance laptop with the flexibility of a 12.3-inch detachable tablet. Protected
by Corning® Gorilla Glass, the display supports input from the optional Lenovo Precision Pen or Lenovo Digital Pen and the backlit folio keyboard enables seamless
transition between modes. Finally, the next level of intelligent docking experiences is led by the new ThinkPad Thunderbolt™ 4 and USB-C Universal and Smart Docks.
Designed to address dock manageability pain points brought by increased work-from-anywhere scenarios, the new docks allow silent detection, download and install of
firmware updates. The Smart Docks, powered by Microsoft Azure Sphere, further enhance functionality by providing remote capabilities for updates, device
management and port status monitoring without interrupting end user productivity and without the need for a PC to be connected.

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Lenovo (Hong Kong) Stylish and Refined ThinkBook Introduces New
Models for Mobile Professionals in a Remote Revolution
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Lenovo announced the new ThinkBook Plus Gen 2 i and introduced the equally stylish ThinkBook 13x i, ThinkBook 14p Gen 2 and ThinkBook 16p Gen 2. Built specifically for mobile professionals in Small and Medium Businesses
(SMB), using aluminium materials with a distinctive dual tone finish, the latest ThinkBook models unite innovative features with sophisticated designs to empower users in a new world of flexible workspaces. The latest in the line
of ThinkBook laptops integrate state-of-the-art technologies to enhance user experiences wherever they are. New 16:10 aspect ratio displays with Dolby Vision® HDR imaging and Dolby Atmos® support on select models, TÜV
Rheinland Eyesafe® Display Certification and the introduction of the latest generation NVIDIA GeForce graphics on the ThinkBook 16p opens up a world of content creation, editing and entertainment. As businesses adapt to new
ways of working, it is often harder for SMB’s to adopt hybrid business models, making it even more critical that users are equipped with the right technology that allows them to adapt to any situation.The latest ThinkBook laptops
are designed from foundational customer experience insights to focus on the all-important end user experience. ThinkBook Plus Gen 2 has been enhanced in almost every area.
Key improvements include:
• The e-Ink display has increased from 48% screen-to-body (STB) ratio to 68% offering a larger 12-inch usable area and resolution of that top cover display has been increased to match the 2560×1600 resolution of the main
display.
• Performance has been improved with a better refresh rate and the e-Ink User Interface (UI) has been rethought and redesigned to provide a more intuitive access to most used information, now with flexible options to run
productivity apps without having to open the lid.
• The new thinner (13.9mm) and lighter (1.3kg) model transitions to new 16:10 low blue light displays which also sees the STB ratio increase from 78% to nearly 90% for a virtually edge-to-edge screen experience.
• Touch interaction has been improved with a new garaged pen that will automatically launch select applications for greater usability.
• Connectivity includes Intel Thunderbolt™ 4 ports, Wi-Fi 61 and a new optional ThinkBook Charging Mat, powered by Energysquare’s Power by Contact® technology, can wirelessly recharge the larger battery that provides
up to 15 hours of charge2, or up to 24 hours2 when using the e-Ink display only.
The compact ThinkBook 13x i, available in Storm Gray or Cloud Gray, is one of the slimmest 13-inch business laptops available. At only 12.9mm thin and weighing less than 1.2kg, users have the flexibility to carry their device
wherever work takes them. This sleek laptop shares all of the ThinkBook Plus Gen 2 i attributes, except the e-Ink display, including Dolby Vision, Dolby Atmos and Thunderbolt 4 ports. Designed on Intel Evo platform and powered
by low power 11th Gen Intel Core Processors, ThinkBook Plus Gen 2 i and 13x i can deliver excellent speed and intelligence while maintaining outstanding battery life3. Adding Wi-Fi 61 fast speed wireless LAN and a 53-watt hour
battery means users can adapt to most situations in and out of their primary workspaces.

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LONGi (China) launches new 66C type Hi-MO 4m module for global
distributed generation (DG) market
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LONGi, the world leading solar technology company headquartered in Xi’an, China, has officially launched its new 66C type Hi-MO 4
monofacial PV module (Hi-MO 4m) for the global distributed generation (DG) market. With an area of about 2 m2, weight of 22kg and power
of 410-420W, the new module can be widely used on rooftops in residential, industrial and commercial applications.In early 2019, LONGi
launched its Hi-MO 4 series high-efficiency PV modules for full scenario applications based on the M6 (166mm) standard monocrystalline
wafer and PERC technology. Within a year of mass production, the Hi-MO 4 series achieved the remarkable milestone of 10GW in global
shipments, gaining wide industry acceptance and confidence. As the world approaches the era of grid parity in 2021, LONGi has re-focused
on the specific demands of the DG market with a view to delivering value for customers in the sector with new innovative products. In
addition to 66C, the Hi-MO 4m series also offers 60C and 72C types. These three products cover power ranges of 370-385w, 410-420W and
450-460W, with maximum efficiency of up to 21%, providing DG users with wider flexibility and options. With high performance and an
aesthetically pleasing appearance, the Hi-MO 4m module combines the advantages of high efficiency, high energy yield and high reliability.
Its size and weight are designed to match the requirements of DG system installations and application scenarios.

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ON Semiconductor Enhances IoT Asset Management with Angle of Arrival (AoA)
Location Technology Chinese French German Italian Japanese Korean
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ON Semiconductor driving energy efficient innovations, announced the availability of the Intelligent Locating System™ for the RSL10, the
industry’s lowest power Flash-based Bluetooth® Low Energy radio System on Chip (SoC). Provided in a user-friendly CMSIS-Pack format,
the solution allows manufacturers to design ultra-low-power indoor asset tracking applications with Direction Finding features and advanced
Angle of Arrival (AoA) technology. The Quuppa Intelligent Locating System is a powerful technology platform for location-based services
and applications. Its unique Direction Finding methodology and positioning algorithms enable real-time tracking of tags and devices, with
centimeter-level accuracy even in challenging environments. Quuppa technology allows positioning updates to be sent up to 50 times per
second, providing a reliable and versatile Real-Time Locating System (RTLS) solution for all industries.The RSL10 Quuppa AoA RTLS Tag
CMSIS Pack is available as part of a comprehensive asset management development ecosystem from ON Semiconductor and technology
partners. Designed to provide manufacturers with flexible deployment options, the ecosystem features a range of RSL10-based solutions
including sensor development kits and software resources. For turnkey solutions, ON Semiconductor has collaborated with Tatwah sa to
develop a portfolio of Bluetooth tags and beacons including the recently-added Quuppa Trackable Tags.

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Qualcomm (USA) and NIO Bring Immersive Driving Experiences with
Intelligent Cockpit and 5G Technologies to NIO ET7
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Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. and NIO Inc., through its subsidiary NIO USA, announced the companies’working relationship to feature the latest next generation digital
cockpit technologies in NIO’s first flagship sedan, the NIO ET7. Available in 2022, NIO ET7 will feature the 3rd Generation Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ Automotive
Cockpit Platform and Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ Automotive 5G Platform, bringing intelligent and immersive in-vehicle experiences to consumers. By leveraging
Qualcomm Technologies’ leading technological innovation and automotive product portfolio, this working relationship aims to bring more intuitive and immersive
digital cockpit experiences enabled by high-performance computing and 5G technologies to users, driving accelerated transformation towards 5G intelligent and
connected vehicles. As Qualcomm Technologies’first-announced artificial intelligent (AI)-based scalable automotive-grade digital cockpit platforms, the 3rd Generation
Snapdragon Automotive Cockpit Platforms support the capabilities of high-performance computing, immersive graphics, multimedia and computer vision. The 3rd
Generation Snapdragon Automotive Cockpit Platform is designed to deliver highly intuitive AI experiences on the NIO ET7 and rich visual experiences with support for
multiple displays throughout the vehicle, providing the NOMI in-car AI system, as well as interactions on in-vehicle displays with exceptional support for heterogenous
computing capabilities. The Snapdragon Automotive 5G Platform is the industry’s first-announced automotive-grade 5G dual SIM dual active (DSDA) platform with
comprehensive, industry-leading 5G connectivity capabilities. Coupled with advanced features such as C-V2X and high-precision positioning, the platform can
effectively support automakers like NIO to develop faster, safer and differentiated telematics products for the next-generation connected vehicles. Based on the
Snapdragon Automotive 5G Platform, NIO ET7 can provide rich applications and immersive emotional experiences, enabling more intelligent connectivity and
autonomous driving use cases.

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Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. announced that its latest flagship Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 888 5G Mobile Platform is powering Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.’s latest and
most cutting-edge smartphones, the Samsung Galaxy S21 series (S21, S21+ and S21 Ultra), for select regions. Snapdragon 888 packs industry-leading mobile innovations in
5G, artificial intelligence (AI), gaming, and camera technologies that will transform premium mobile devices into professional-quality cameras, intelligent personal assistants,
and elite gaming rigs.The Galaxy S21 series takes advantage of Snapdragon 888’s major architectural advances. Manufactured on the latest 5nm process technology and based
on Arm Cortex-X1, Snapdragon 888 features the Qualcomm® Kryo™ 680, which generates up to a 25% uplift in overall CPU performance compared to the previous generation
and allows top frequencies of up to 2.84GHz. The Qualcomm® Adreno™ 660 GPU achieves its biggest performance leap yet, delivering up to 35% faster graphics rendering
compared to the previous generation. The completely re-designed 6th generation Qualcomm® AI Engine with the new Qualcomm® Hexagon™ 780 processor enables premium
experiences that blend AI with professional cameras, elite gaming, lightning-fast connectivity, and more. Snapdragon 888 delivers industry-leading AI performance with up to
three times performance per watt improvement over the prior generation and power efficiency—all at an astonishing 26 TOPS. Snapdragon 888 integrates the Snapdragon X60
5G Modem-RF System, the third generation 5G modem-to-antenna solution, which supports sub-6 carrier aggregation and mmWave to deliver the world’s fastest commercially
available 5G speeds, up to 7.5 Gbps. The Snapdragon X60 5G Modem-RF System supports superior coverage across virtually all major networks worldwide – including
nationwide 5G thanks to the use of Dynamic Spectrum Sharing technology. The Galaxy S21 series takes advantage of Snapdragon 888’s new Qualcomm Spectra™ 580,
featuring triple ISPs, which is capable of capturing from three cameras simultaneously at breakthrough processing speeds—up to 2.7 gigapixels per second. Snapdragon 888
enables the capture of 120fps burst snapshots for capturing ultra-fast high-resolution action shots, 4K HDR video capture, and photo capture in the HEIF format.

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Renesas (Japan) Simplifies 5G Networks with Industry’s First IEEE 1588
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Renesas Electronics Corporation,a premier supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions, introduced Precision Time Protocol Clock Manager, the industry’s first Linux-based clock
management software, providing an easy-to-use and accessible timing synchronization solution for telecom networks, including 4G, 5G, and open radio access network (O-RAN),
including both fronthaul and backhaul systems. The new IEEE 1588 Renesas PTP Clock Manager includes APIs to connect Renesas timing ICs with any network processor via the
Linux standard PTP stack, offering broad access to PTP synchronization without the need for time-intensive customization. This time stamp unit (TSU)-agnostic approach provides
customers access to their processor/clock combination of choice and eliminates the need to create their own APIs, allowing them greater design flexibility while reducing development
costs. When used with Renesas clock solutions, the PTP Clock Manager is provided under a “no fees” license.The new Linux-based PTP Clock Manager also works with Renesas’
ClockMatrix™ 8A3400x family of high-performance, precision, multi-channel timing devices and IEEE 1588-compliant 82P339xx devices to simplify the integration of telecom PTP
solutions.
Key Features of the PTP Clock Manager
• Extremely effective packet delay variation (PDV) filter for IEEE 1588 networks
• Linux kernel PHC subsystem supports Renesas ClockMatrix timing devices
• Backwards compatibility with Linux v3.0 or later
• Reduces the impact of packet-delayed variations caused by random queuing delays
• Enables worldwide compliance with ITU-T synchronization recommendations
• Available as clear source code to simplify debugging

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Renesas (Japan) Expands Low-Power Industrial and IoT Applications Reach
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Renesas Electronics Corporation a premier supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions, announced the expansion of its RA4 Series microcontrollers with 12 new RA4M2 Group MCUs. The new devices deliver an
exceptional combination of very low power consumption, high performance, and enhanced security features that positions them as ideal solutions for industrial and IoT applications. The highly power-efficient RA4M2
Group offer a market-leading operating current of only 80 µA/MHz in active mode, and low standby current of 0.7 mA. Even with these leading specifications, the new devices have an extremely fast wakeup time from
standby of 30 µs. With operating frequencies up to 100 MHz, the RA4M2 MCUs are ideal for performance hungry, low power applications such as industrial and IoT edge devices. The RA4M2 MCUs employ the Arm®
Cortex®-M33 core based on Armv8-M architecture. They feature Arm TrustZone® technology and Renesas’ Secure Crypto Engine. The Secure Crypto Engine incorporates multiple symmetric and asymmetric
cryptography accelerators, advanced key management, security lifecycle management, power analysis resistance, and tamper detection. This combination enables customers to realize secure element functionality,
enabling safety and security in IoT edge devices for low-power applications.
Key Features of the RA4M2 Group
• Very Low power consumption of 80 μA/MHz in active mode; 30 µs wakeup time
• 100-MHz Arm Cortex-M33 with TrustZone technology
• Renesas’ Secure Crypto Engine as part of a full security solution
• Scalable from 48- to 100-pin LQFP packages; also available in 48-pin QFNs
• Integrated flash memory of 512KB, 384KB or 256KB; 128K SRAM
• Capacitive touch sensing unit
• USB 2.0 Full Speed
• Advanced analog with one ADC (Analog-to-Digital Converter) unit
• QuadSPI
• SDHI

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Renesas (Japan) Expands Data Center Solutions Portfolio with Industry’s
First CK440Q-Compliant Clock Generator for PCIe Gen5 and Beyond
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Renesas Electronics Corporation, a premier supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions, announced the availability of the low-jitter 9SQ440 clock generator IC designed for next-generation
Intel platforms used in high-performance computing and data center applications. The latest in a long line of PCIe industry firsts from Renesas, the 9SQ440 is the industry’s first
CK440Q-compliant server clock generator. Developed for the Intel CK440Q specification and future Intel® Xeon® processor requirements, the 9SQ440 provides customers a flexible, robust,
and high-performance synthesizer to address PCIe Gen5 design challenges. Customers can combine the newest member of Renesas’ comprehensive portfolio of data center solutions with the
company’s broader lineup of PCIe timing solutions, including PCIe Gen5 clock buffers, and its portfolio of infrastructure power and smart power stage (SPS) devices to address their complete
data center solution needs.
Key Features of the 9SQ440 Clock Generator
• PCIe Gen5 and UPI v2.0-compliant clocks for 32GT/s SerDes
• PCIe Gen5 with <50fs RMS phase jitter, below specification requirements, to deliver better design margin
• 7 dedicated 100MHz outputs w/7 OE# pins
• 3 dedicated 25MHz platform time outputs
• 1 dedicated 25MHz platform time daisy chain output
• 9 mux outputs selectable between 100MHz or 25MHz
• Supports multiple CPU socket topologies, ranging from a self-contained single socket to modular multi-socket approaches
• 0%, -0.3% and -0.5% spread spectrum clocking
• 8x8mm 100-pin dual-row QFN with 0.5mm pitch

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Spotify Launches in South Korea
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Spotify launches its service in South Korea, giving Korean listeners access to over 60 million tracks and over 4 billion playlists from around the world. As the
world’s most popular audio streaming subscription service, Spotify offers an effortlessly simple interface, an innovative technology framework, everyday new
music discovery and algorithmic recommendations personalized to each listener’s music taste. This launch brings Spotify’s total number of markets to 93. As the
sixth-largest music market in the world*, South Korea is a critical next step in Spotify’s global expansion journey. Not only is South Korea among the most digitally
inclusive markets in the world, but it is also widely recognized as a cultural and music epicenter, in part due to the global phenomena K-Pop. Since Spotify debuted
its first K-Pop playlist in 2014, the share of K-Pop listening on the platform has increased by more than 2,000%. With this launch, Spotify plans to accelerate the
growth of Korea’s entire music streaming ecosystem, benefitting creators, labels, distributors and fans.Spotify has uniquely tailored the music experience for each
market. As a part of launch, Spotify is introducing a range of new playlists made exclusively for South Korea.These new playlists will join Spotify’s K-Pop genre
hub that encompasses a wide range of Korean music, including K-pop, Hip Hop, Indie, OST, R&B and more, as well as ‘RADAR Korea’, a playlist uncovering
fresh K-music finds and a part of Spotify’s global emerging artist program. The hub is localized in over 72 countries, including Russia, India, Brazil and the UAE.
In Korea, new listeners can try out Spotify Premium 7 days-free on their mobile phone with no credit card information and a total of 3 months-free with credit card
information, if subscribed before the end of June 2021. Listeners can engage with Spotify across a wide range of devices and app integrations including Instagram,
Facebook, Samsung mobile and TV, LG TV, Microsoft Xbox, Bose and more.

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STMicroelectronics (Switzerland) Powers Creative NFC Applications with
Dynamic Message Content and Anti-Tamper in New Type-5 Tags
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Uniquely combining NFC Type-5 properties with augmented NDEF and tamper detection, STMicroelectronics’ ST25TV512C and ST25TV02KC tags let
developers leverage NFC contactless communication in new and imaginative ways for applications in consumer engagement, brand recognition, supply-chain
management, and access control.The ISO/IEC 15693-compliant NFC Type-5 tags1 respond both to smartphones and 13.56MHz long-range RFID readers and
allow native exchange of NDEF messages without a mobile app. Moreover, Augmented NDEF allows dynamically updated information such as tamper status or
a personalized URL to be added to NDEF messages. Up to six different attributes can be configured to append to the message including a Unique Tap Code that
makes messages unique and dynamic at each tap of the tag.With the added benefit of tamper detection in the ST25TV02KC-T variant, use cases that need to verify
the integrity of assets can leverage the enhanced flexibility of Augmented NDEF communication. All devices feature state-of-the-art protection services, which
include a 64-bit encrypted password with failed-attempt counter for data safety, TruST25™ digital-signature services to verify die authenticity, and untraceable
and kill modes to protect user privacy.Developers working with the ST25TV512C and ST25TV02KC tags can deliver high-quality solutions to market quickly,
taking advantage of ST’s established ST25 ecosystem that includes extensive software libraries, example applications, and reference implementations. Building on
ST’s experience in NFC technology, the tags deliver advantages such as extended communication range with superior reliability. In addition, retaining the same
chip capacitance as the previous product generation helps to simplify the design of the antenna. The tags operate from -40°C to 85°C and integrate a configurable
EEPROM with 60-year data retention, which is the highest value available among major NFC suppliers.

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Toshiba (Japan) Launches 100V High-current Photorelay for Industrial
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Toshiba Electronic Devices & Storage Corporation has launched "TLP241B," a high-current photorelay in a DIP4 package
for industrial equipment such as programmable logic controllers and I/O interfaces. Samples and production quantities are
available now. TLP241B has integrated MOSFET based on Toshiba’s latest generation of U-MOS process. With
TLP241B, the OFF-state output terminal voltage is extended to 100V, a 150% improvement from the 40V of the current
TLP241A. It is housed in a versatile DIP4 package, and is the industry’s first[1] DIP4 packaged product to deliver 100V
OFF-state output terminal voltage, 2A ON-state current and 5kV isolation voltage. This rating expansion covers a variety
of applications. TLP241B can replace a 1-Form-A contact mechanical relay. Unlike mechanical relays, TLP241B has no
moving contacts to degrade. Its low current drive feature also improves product life. Other benefits are fast response time
and PCB space saving due to smaller package size.Since the maximum operating temperature rating is 110℃, temperature
design margins of equipment are easier to obtain.

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Toshiba’s (Japan) New Algorithms Quickly Deliver Highly Accurate Solutions
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Toshiba Corporation and Toshiba Digital Solutions Corporation, industry leaders in solutions for large-scale optimization problems, announced the Ballistic Simulated Bifurcation
Algorithm and the Discrete Simulated Bifurcation Algorithm (dSB), new algorithms that far surpass the performance of Toshiba’s previous Simulated Bifurcation Algorithm (SB).
The new algorithms will be applied to finding solutions to highly complex problems in areas as diverse as portfolio management, drug development and logistics
management.Introduced in April 2019, the previous SB broke new ground as a platform for finding solutions to combinatorial optimization problems, surpassing other approaches by
a factor of 10(Note 1). Toshiba has now extended this achievement with two new algorithms that apply innovative approaches, such as a quasi-quantum tunneling effect, to performance
improvement, allowing them to acquire optimal solutions (exact solutions) for large-scale combinatorial optimization problems that challenge the capabilities of their predecessor.
Implemented on a 16-GPU machine, dSB can find a nearly optimal solution of a one-million-bit problem, the world's largest scale combinatorial problem yet reported in scientific
papers, in 30 minutes—a computation that would take 14 months on a typical CPU-based computer. The research results were published in the online academic journal, Science
Advances, on February 3.The new algorithms have different characteristics. bSB is optimized and named for speed of operation, and finds good approximate solutions in a short time.
It generates fewer errors than a previously reported Adiabatic Simulated Bifurcation Algorithm, and so returns faster, more accurate results. Implemented on a field programmable gate
array (FPGA), dubbed the ballistic simulated bifurcation machine , it obtains a good solution to a 2,000-bit problem approximately 10 times faster than the previous ASB
machine.DSBis a high-accuracy algorithm. Although implemented in a classical computer, it nonetheless arrives at optimal solutions faster than current quantum machines. Its name
is derived from the replacement of continuous variables with discrete variables in equations of motion. This exhibits a quasi-quantum tunneling effect that breaks through the limits of
approaches grounded in classical mechanics, reaching the optimal solution of the 2000-bit problem.

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Toshiba (Japan) Introduces 5 new groups of TXZ+™ Family Advanced Class Microcontrollers that
Realize Low Power Consumption, Support System Cost Reduction and Motor Control
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Toshiba Electronic Devices & Storage Corporation ("Toshiba") introduces five groups of new microcontrollers, which
belong to the TXZ+™ family. The M4K, M4M, M4G, and M4N groups are based on the Arm Cortex-M4 core, and the
M3H group is based on the Arm Cortex-M3 core. All groups offer low power consumption, suitable for a wide variety
of applications such as motor control, connected IoT devices, leading-edge sensing functionalities, etc.Engineering
samples will start to ship in the fourth quarter of FY2020 (January to March 2021) and mass production will start in the
second quarter of FY2021 (July to September 2021). Associated documentation, development tools and sample
software will also be provided. The advanced class has a maximum operating frequency of 200MHz, flash memory of
max. 2MB and 12-bit analog-to-digital converters. They are equipped with application-focused peripherals such as
high-efficiency motor control engines or rich connectivity interfaces.

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16 ASUS (Taiwan) and ROG Products Unveiled as CES 2021 Innovation
Awards Honorees
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ASUS and ASUS Republic of Gamers unveiled all 16 of the company’s products that have been named a CES® 2021 Innovation Awards
Honoree for demonstrating outstanding innovation, engineering and functionality, aesthetic and design within the consumer technology realm.
In addition to the previously unveiled honorees, ASUS Innovations Awards honorees announced at CES 2021 include the ZenBook Duo
(UX482), ZenBook Pro Duo (UX582LR), Zen AiO A5400/A5200/A5401/M5401, ASUS Pro WS WRX80E-SAGE SE WiFi, Mini PC PN63
and ZenBeam Latte L1 in addition to the latest ROG Zephyrus G14 and ROG Strix LC Radeon RX 6800 XT. The award wins underscore the
ASUS commitment to delivering incredible consumer experiences through consummate design and innovation. The CES Innovation Awards
program, owned and produced by the Consumer Technology Association (CTA)®, is an annual competition honoring outstanding design and
engineering in consumer technology products across 28 product categories. An elite panel of industry expert judges, including members of the
media, designers, engineers and more, reviewed submissions based on innovation, engineering and functionality, aesthetic and design. The
announcement was made during the first-ever, all-digital CES 2021, one of the world’s most influential technology events, happening.The
CES 2021 Innovation Awards Honorees, including product descriptions and photos, can be found at CES.tech/innovation.
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AUO's (Taiwan) Sunveillance cloud monitoring system is certified by Taipower
DREAMS to provide one-stop service solutions for solar power plants
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AUO is committed to building a complete solar power plant ecosystem. In addition to having various types of power plant development experience, its SunVeillance solar smart cloud
monitoring solution has successfully obtained Taipower’s "Distribution Renewable Energy Advanced Management System (DREAMS)" certification. AUO took the lead to become
the first batch of qualified manufacturers of cloud data systems for renewable energy monitoring equipment. The comprehensive solar power plant solution meets Taipower’s high
standards for information security. In addition to integrating the existing monitoring platform of solar power plants, it reduces the cost of site construction and connects to Taipower’s
power distribution. Grade renewable energy management system, and enjoy subsequent system update services, so that the maintenance and operation of the power plant can be
upgraded and managed easily.In line with the government's green energy policy, Taipower expects that by 2025, renewable energy will account for 20% of power generation, of which
solar photovoltaic installation capacity must reach 20GW. In order to effectively achieve the goal of power generation and improve the overall resilience of the distribution network,
Taipower has specially developed a "distribution-level regenerative energy management system" to regulate power distribution to maintain stable power supply. In the future,
large-scale solar power plants must connect their own systems in series with the Taipower DREAMS system. Avoid voltage shocks when a large amount of solar power is integrated
into the power grid and affect the quality of power supply.AUO has successfully integrated SunVeillance cloud monitoring and Teclast’s DREAMS system with its rich experience in
solar field management and monitoring software development team that has invested nearly 10 years. It uses DNP3.0 transmission format and VPN (Virtual Private Network)
technology to prevent Authorized system intrusion really controls network security. In addition, AUO’s SunVeillance solar smart cloud monitoring solution is highly compatible with
converters and can support more than 90% of the models on the market. Through real-time monitoring of the status of solar power generation, rapid diagnosis of potential or abnormal
problems, on-site maintenance operations and preventive measures to ensure the maximum efficiency of the system. Through AUO's one-stop solution, the solar power plant can
integrate the existing monitoring platform and reduce the construction cost. It not only meets the needs of Taipower's system connection, but also enjoys a complete service solution.
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AUO (Taiwan) was selected for the Bloomberg Gender Equality Index for four consecutive
years, and its effectiveness in women's empowerment is highly recognized
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AU Optronics announced another good news (28th). It was selected for the Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index for the fourth consecutive year. Its
long-term work on gender equality issues has been recognized by the outside world. AU Optronics' sustainability elder Gu Xiuhua was also
selected as the 2020 Asia's Top Sustainability Superwomen released by CSRWorks, affirming his dedication and outstanding contribution to the
field of corporate sustainability, demonstrating the strength of Taiwan’s female sustainability leaders The international stage shines.The
Bloomberg Gender Equality Index is published by Bloomberg, a professional financial media in the United States. It selects global companies that
have a high degree of gender equality each year. The index includes 44 countries and regions. This year, a total of 380 companies were selected
for the index, with five scoring dimensions. The following are: Female Leader & Talent Pipeline, Compensation and Benefit Policy, Friendly and
Inclusive Sexual Culture (Inclusive Culture), smooth channels and policies for complaints of sexual harassment, and gender-conscious products
and services (Pro-Women Brand), etc. AUO has not only continued to improve in a number of evaluation projects, but also set an example and lead
the industry in terms of gender equality policy formulation, implementation and handling mechanisms.AUO attaches great importance to the
sustainable development of the company. In 2018, it set up the post of sustainable long-term and CSR unit, led by Deputy General Manager Gu
Xiuhua, to extend the macro sustainability vision to all levels of the organization.
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Autodesk (USA) Shotgun Software Wins Technical Achievement Award
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Shotgun Software Wins Technical Achievement Award from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences,For software developers
working in the media and entertainment space there is no greater honor than the Scientific and Technical Awards. We’re thrilled to share
that this year, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences will honor Shotgun Software with a Technical Achievement Award.The
Academy hosts the Academy Awards®, better known as “The Oscars®,” and since 1931, has also held the Scientific and Technical
Awards to recognize technologies that dramatically improve motion picture production and exhibition. Technologies are carefully vetted
by the Scientific and Technical Awards Committee, a group of industry experts who evaluate a range of innovations that impact the state
of the art in filmmaking.Shotgun Software has been recognized this year with two of the industry’s most prestigious honors: the Scientific
and Technical Award, and a Technology & Engineering Emmy® Award.This award comes on the heels of Shotgun’s second Emmy®
Award win for “Pioneering Secure Cloud-Based VFX Project Management and Collaboration at Scale,” from the National Academy of
Television Arts and Sciences, which will be formally awarded at the 72nd Annual Technology and Engineering Emmy® Awards in
October. Shotgun Software won its first Engineering Emmy® Award in 2017.
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