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July 7, 2021

Digimarc Welcomes Digital Transformation Leader Ravi Kumar to its Board of Directors

BEAVERTON, Ore., July 7, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Digimarc Corporation (NASDAQ: DMRC), creator of Digimarc watermarks that are driving the next generation of digital identification and detection, announced today that Ravi Kumar, a globally-renowned thought leader and executive, has been elected to its Board of Directors, effective June 28, 2021. His appointment complements and extends the Board’s current expertise in global enterprise digital disruption, ecosystem building through global alliances and partnerships and Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning and related data and analytics, among other areas, and supports Digimarc’s strategic focus on helping businesses embrace digital transformation to deliver more value to their customers.

Kumar is President at Infosys, a leading global IT consulting and services company, where he leads the Global Services Organization across all industry segments. He drives digital transformation, consulting, traditional technology and engineering services, along with the data and analytics, cloud and infrastructure, and enterprise package application service lines. He serves as Chairman of the Board of Infosys Business Process Management (BPM). Kumar also oversees Infosys Public Services and the consulting services subsidiary of Infosys. He chairs the Boards of the digital companies Kaleidoscope, Guidevision, Wongdoody and Simplus that Infosys has acquired. He also oversees Infosys business in Latin America, Japan and China.

He is on the Board of Governors of the New York Academy of Sciences and the Board of AdvanceCT-Economic Dev Board of the State of Connecticut.

“I’m excited to join the Board of Digimarc and contribute to the company’s success driving digital transformation and modernization for its customers,” said Kumar. “Digimarc is well-positioned to help businesses reimagine and reinvent themselves by providing solutions that allow them to accelerate progress in critical areas, such as improving sustainability practices and protecting consumer health and safety.”

“Ravi is a respected thought leader in the technology transformation space, and he brings unparalleled expertise to the Board. He will undoubtedly be a true inspiration to all Digimarc stakeholders,” said Riley McCormack, President & CEO, Digimarc. “His philosophy that ‘technology is transforming the world,’ combined with his first-hand experience helping top companies manage digital disruption will be an invaluable asset on the Board. We couldn’t be more thrilled to welcome him to the Team.”

Kumar is a global authority on the Future of Work, Workplaces and Workforce, and is regularly invited by business and popular media to speak on these topics.

About Digimarc
Digimarc Corporation (NASDAQ: DMRC) is a pioneer and leader in digital watermarking solutions and the automatic identification of media, including packaging, commercial print, digital images, audio and video. Digimarc helps customers drive efficiency, accuracy and security across physical and digital supply chains. Visit digimarc.com and follow us on LinkedIn and Twitter @digimarc to learn more.

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July 7, 2021

Parexel s’apprête à être acquise par EQT Private Equity et Goldman Sachs Asset Management

BOSTON et DURHAM, Caroline du Nord, 06 juill. 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Parexel, une organisation de recherche clinique (CRO) de premier plan à l’échelle mondiale axée sur le développement et la fourniture de nouveaux traitements innovants pour faire progresser la santé des patients, a annoncé aujourd’hui l’exécution d’un accord de fusion définitif en vertu duquel elle sera acquise par le fonds EQT IX (« EQT Private Equity ») et l’entreprise de capital-investissement de Goldman Sachs Asset Management (« Goldman Sachs ») auprès de Pamplona Capital Management LP pour la somme de 8,5 milliards de dollars.

« Au cours des 18 derniers mois, Parexel a poursuivi sa solide trajectoire de croissance en mettant ses patients au premier plan et en accélérant la création de nouveaux traitements pour les patients dans le besoin à travers le monde », a déclaré Jamie Macdonald, PDG de Parexel. « Avec le marché des services de recherche clinique externalisés qui devrait se développer à un CAGR prudent de 8 à 9 %, notre objectif demeure de faire progresser et innover Parexel afin de répondre aux besoins de nos clients dans l’ensemble du paysage en constante évolution du développement clinique. EQT et Goldman Sachs soutiennent cette vision et sont déterminées à investir dans Parexel et nos employés pour capitaliser sur cette opportunité de marché palpitante et faire une différence pour les patients. »

Eric Liu, associé et co-directeur mondial des soins de santé chez EQT, a commenté : « Nous avons suivi Parexel de près au cours des dernières années et avons été impressionnés par le développement et la trajectoire de la société. Notre investissement dans Parexel reflète l’accent mis par EQT sur le secteur des sciences de la vie, ainsi que notre engagement à collaborer avec des entreprises qui ont un impact positif sur la société. Nous sommes ravis de nous associer à Goldman Sachs pour la prochaine étape du voyage de Parexel, et de soutenir Jamie, qui avant son poste chez Parexel était conseiller principal de longue date chez EQT, ainsi que le reste de l’équipe de Parexel. »

Jo Natauri, associée et directrice mondiale des investissements dans les soins de santé privés au sein de Goldman Sachs Asset Management, a commenté : « Nous sommes ravis de travailler en partenariat avec Jamie Macdonald, l’ensemble de l’équipe de direction de Parexel et EQT pour soutenir Parexel, qui possède une solide expérience dans la fourniture d’excellence clinique à ses grands clients pharmaceutiques et biotechnologiques dans le monde entier. Nous sommes convaincus que cet investissement accélèrera la croissance de Parexel en s’appuyant sur l’empreinte mondiale de la société, ses solides capacités opérationnelles et son vaste réseau de soins de santé. »

John Halsted, associé directeur de Pamplona Capital Management, a commenté : « Nous sommes très fiers des progrès de Parexel au cours des quatre dernières années et du travail important qu’ils accomplissent pour aider à apporter de nouveaux traitements palpitants aux patients dans le besoin. En particulier, ils ont réussi à adapter l’entreprise pour travailler au cours d’une pandémie mondiale, et ont soutenu le développement de traitements pour lutter contre la pandémie de COVID-19 elle-même. Nous leur souhaitons plein succès dans leur prochaine phase de croissance. »

« Nous avons apprécié notre partenariat avec Pamplona, et nous les remercions de leur leadership et de leur soutien pour aider à transformer Parexel sous leur contrôle », a conclu M. Macdonald. « Au cours des derniers mois, notre capacité à pivoter et à nous adapter a favorisé de nouvelles façons de travailler tout en développant un solide historique de qualité et de réalisation pour les clients du monde entier. Alors que nous continuons à évoluer dans cette nouvelle ère du développement clinique en nous focalisant de manière dynamique sur la satisfaction des besoins d’innovation de nos clients dans des domaines tels que les preuves du monde réel, les essais cliniques décentralisés, les biostatistiques et la gestion des données, et dans des régions clés comme l’Asie/Pacifique où nous sommes parmi les CRO les plus importantes et les plus anciennes, nous sommes ravis de travailler en partenariat avec EQT et Goldman Sachs. Nous sommes impatients de tirer parti de leur solide expérience sectorielle et d’accélérer encore davantage l’évolution de Parexel en tant que l’une des CRO les plus importantes et à la croissance la plus rapide au monde. »

La transaction est soumise aux conditions habituelles, y compris la réception des approbations réglementaires applicables. Evercore a joué le rôle de conseiller financier de Parexel, et Kirkland & Ellis LLP a fourni des conseils juridiques en lien avec la transaction. Goldman Sachs et Jefferies LLC ont joué le rôle de conseillers financiers pour EQT Private Equity et Goldman Sachs Asset Management, et Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP a fourni des conseils juridiques en lien avec la transaction.

À propos de Parexel
Parexel soutient le développement de nouveaux médicaments innovants pour améliorer la santé des patients. Nous fournissons des services pour aider les clients biopharmaceutiques et des sciences de la vie partout dans le monde à transformer les découvertes scientifiques en nouveaux traitements. Des essais cliniques décentralisés aux services de conseil en règlementation en passant par l’exploitation des connaissances du monde réel, notre capacité thérapeutique, technique et fonctionnelle est étayée par une profonde conviction dans ce que nous faisons. Parexel a été nommée « Meilleure société de recherche contractuelle » en décembre 2020 par un panel indépendant pour Informa Pharma Intelligence. Pour tout complément d’information, consultez le site parexel.com et suivez-nous sur LinkedIn, Twitter, et Instagram.

À propos d’EQT
EQT est une organisation mondiale d’investissement axée sur des objectifs, avec plus de 67 milliards d’euros d’actifs sous gestion à travers 26 fonds actifs. Les fonds d’EQT comptent des sociétés de portefeuille en Europe, en Asie-Pacifique et dans les Amériques, avec un chiffre d’affaires total d’environ 29 milliards d’euros et plus de 175 000 employés. EQT travaille avec des sociétés de portefeuille pour atteindre une croissance durable, l’excellence opérationnelle et le leadership du marché. Pour tout complément d’information, veuillez consulter le site www.eqtgroup.com ou suivre EQT sur LinkedIn, Twitter, YouTube et Instagram.

À propos de Goldman Sachs Asset Management Private Equity
Réunissant des investissements traditionnels et alternatifs, Goldman Sachs Asset Management fournit à ses clients du monde entier un partenariat dédié et une focalisation sur les performances à long terme. En tant que principale section d’investissement au sein de Goldman Sachs (NYSE : GS), nous fournissons des services d’investissement et de conseil aux institutions, conseillers financiers et particuliers les plus importants au monde, en nous appuyant sur notre réseau mondial hautement connecté et sur des connaissances d’experts personnalisées, sur toutes les régions et tous les marchés, supervisant plus de 2 000 milliards de dollars d’actifs sous gestion à l’échelle mondiale au 31 mars 2021. Motivés par notre passion pour la performance de nos clients, nous cherchons à établir des relations à long terme basées sur la conviction, les résultats durables et le succès partagé au fil du temps. Goldman Sachs Asset Management investit dans l’ensemble des alternatives, y compris le capital-investissement, les capitaux de croissance, le crédit privé, l’immobilier et l’infrastructure. Fondée en 1986, l’entreprise de capital-investissement au sein de Goldman Sachs Asset Management a investi plus de 75 milliards de dollars depuis sa création. Nous combinons notre réseau mondial de relations, nos connaissances uniques sur l’ensemble des marchés, industries et régions, et les ressources mondiales de Goldman Sachs pour bâtir des entreprises et accélérer la création de valeur dans l’ensemble de nos portefeuilles. Suivez-nous sur LinkedIn.

À propos de Pamplona Capital Management
Pamplona Capital Management est un gestionnaire d’investissement spécialisé créé en 2005 qui fournit une plateforme de placement alternative pour le capital-investissement et d’autres stratégies diversifiées. Avec des bureaux à New York, Londres, Madrid et à Malte, Pamplona gère plus de 11 milliards de dollars d’actifs pour une variété de clients, y compris des fonds de pension publics, des gestionnaires de patrimoine internationaux, des sociétés multinationales, des bureaux familiaux et des fonds spéculatifs. Pamplona investit des capitaux à long terme dans la structure du capital de ses sociétés de portefeuille dans des situations de marché public et privé.

CONTACTS

Pour Parexel :
Lori Dorer
Vice-présidente sénior des communications d’entreprise
+1 513 496 8121

Lindsay LeCain
Real Chemistry
+ 1 508 259 9521

Pour EQT :
Daniel Yunger, Kekst CNC, + 1 917 574 8582
Bureau de presse d’EQT, [email protected], +46 8 506 55 334

Pour Goldman Sachs :
Leslie Shribman
+1 212 902 5400

Pour Pamplona Capital Management :
Ed Orlebar, TB Cardew
[email protected]
+44 (0)7738724630

July 7, 2021

LG HVAC Virtual Experience Showcases Company’s Latest Solutions, Whenever, Wherever

Utilizing the Latest Technology, Virtual Showroom Lets Visitors Get to Know LG’s Wide Range of Residential and Commercial HVAC Solutions

SEOUL, South Korea, July 7, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — LG Electronics (LG) is launching the LG HVAC Virtual Experience, a new, interactive online showroom that gives visitors the opportunity to browse and learn all about its extensive portfolio of first-class HVAC solutions, anywhere, anytime. Helping customers to make better decisions for their families or valued employees, the intuitive, online space makes it possible to view the company’s latest solutions in a variety of virtual environments and discover their many benefits, such as greater comfort, improved indoor air quality and seamless control.

LG DUAL Vane Cassette installed in the high-rise office setting

Upon entering the LG HVAC Virtual Experience, visitors can choose from several business and living space categories: Residential Apartment, Residential Villa, Office General, Office High-Rise, Retail and Hotel. Customers can then freely roam their selected 3D environment using just a mouse or touchscreen device, clicking on straightforward menus as they go to reach additional information like specifications, features, product videos and case studies for each model. Simple to use and navigate, LG’s new virtual platform is a great tool for consumers, industry professionals and partners looking to create healthier and more comfortable indoor spaces.

LG HVAC Product Line-up (From Left, Round Cassette, DUALCOOL with AirCare Complete System, Therma V)

What’s more, the virtual showroom allows visitors to see the behind-the-scenes details and technologies. By pressing the on-screen Airflow and Piping buttons, visitors can uncover how air travels in an air conditioner or air purifier and how pipes direct water and refrigerant through a system. They can even virtually switch operational modes and observe how airflow changes from one air conditioner to another. Beyond the technology and science, the showroom is a great place to check out all the products’ stylish designs to see how they match various virtual interiors.

LG Virtual Experience showcasing 4-way Cassette with DUAL Vane in General Office Space

LG HVAC Virtual Experience is an engaging online resource that can give visitors a thorough understanding of the company’s latest, optimized HVAC solutions for different kinds of spaces, helping them figure out which products are best suited to their specific needs. The showroom also demonstrates LG’s commitment to ensuring a sustainable future, highlighting innovative LG technologies, such as the energy-efficient R1 Compressor, and the company’s early adoption of the eco-friendly R32 refrigerant.

LG Virtual Experience showcasing Hydro Kit in Hotel Space

LG has been providing its highly efficient and environmentally responsible HVAC products for many years, and continues to satisfy customers across the world with its advanced, eco-conscious solutions for residential and commercial use. Anyone wanting to discover the company’s latest indoor environmental comfort technologies can visit LG Virtual HVAC Experience on a PC or smartphone.

“The LG Virtual HVAC Experience delivers a compelling way to experience our latest solutions, whenever and wherever you choose,” said James Lee, a Head of Air Solution Business Unit at LG Electronics Home Appliance & Air Solution Company. “We will continue to work tirelessly to create HVAC products that not only make homes and businesses more comfortable, but are better for users, the environment, and the future of our planet.”

About LG Electronics Air Solution Business Unit

LG air conditioning provides optimized solutions for every sector and climate with a wide range of cutting-edge systems that bring exceptional heating, ventilation and air conditioning performance to buildings worldwide. Through our unmatched expertise and industry knowledge, we respond directly to the needs of businesses seeking digitalized and eco-conscious HVAC solutions. We are the partner your business has been looking for, and are well prepared to integrate our leading technology into your day-to-day operations, supporting you and your business every step of the way. For more information, please visit www.LG.com.

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July 6, 2021

Seegene announces partnership with Bio-Rad to develop diagnostic testing products for the U.S. Market

Seegene announces partnership with Bio-Rad for the development and commercialization of infectious disease molecular diagnostic products
Diagnostic tests designed for the pandemic and the post-pandemic era with high multiplex technology
A significant step forward for Seegene in expanding its business to the U.S., the world’s biggest in vitro diagnostics market.

SEOUL, South Korea, July 6, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Seegene Inc. (KQ 096530), a South Korean leading biotechnology firm has signed a partnership agreement with American biotechnology company Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc. to support entering the U.S. market.

Seegene announced on June 1 that it has signed a partnership with Bio-Rad, laboratories, Inc. for the clinical development and commercialization of infectious disease molecular diagnostic products. Under the terms of the agreement, Seegene will provide diagnostic tests for use on Bio-Rad’s CFX96™ Dx Real-Time PCR System for the U.S. market, pending clinical development and approval from the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA).

According to the ‘Report on the U.S. In Vitro Diagnostics market Trend’ released by the Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Agency (KOTRA) in 2020, North America is a very important market, accounting for about 37 percent of the global in vitro diagnostic industry. However, it has been difficult for newer foreign companies to enter the U.S. market because the market has already been dominated by well-established global companies and the U.S. government prioritizes its domestic products. Under such circumstances, the supply deal with Bio-Rad, a biotech giant with over 60 years of history, is expected to be a significant step forward for Seegene in entering the U.S. market.

Founded in 1952, Bio-Rad is a global leader in the fields of life science and clinical diagnostics. The company has been Seegene’s major partner over the past ten years. Previously, Seegene was able to generate some 1 trillion won worth of sales revenue by applying its diagnostic assays to Bio-Rad’s PCR systems that had already been installed globally. This new partnership is expected to streamline the process for Seegene to seek U.S. FDA clearance and the partnership of the two world class companies is expected to drive new U.S. market opportunity.

Seegene plans to submit applications for FDA approval for its diagnostic reagent made of the firm’s high-multiplex diagnostic technology, which is unique in its capability to simultaneously screen multiple target genes on a high throughput real time PCR system. Using Seegene’s proprietary technologies, it can also selectively amplify target genes while identifying different viruses and the number of viruses. Thanks to the deal, Seegene will partner with Bio-Rad to plan to seek U.S. FDA clearance and offer a wide range of its products to U.S. customers.

Under the deal, Seegene intends to seek U.S. FDA clearance for clinical assays on Bio-Rad’s real-time PCR system ‘CFX96^(TM)Dx Real-Time PCR System’.

This includes an intent to clear Seegene’s ‘Allplex^TM SARS-CoV-2/FluA/FluB/RSV Assay’, a multiplex real-time PCR assay. Going forward, the company says it is also planning to establish research and manufacturing facilities in the United States. This deal provides the potential access for Seegene to enter the U.S. market with items selected among over 150 diagnostic assays already sold globally.

The Allplex^TM SARS-CoV-2/FluA/FluB/RSV Assay can simultaneously detect and differentiate a total of five viruses including Flu A, Flu B, RSV A/B and three target genes of COVID-19 (N gene, S gene and RdRP gene) in a single test. It is also suitable for mass testing and capable of targeting more genes than its competitors’ products. It is also expected to play a critical role in a new pandemic situation by detecting various respiratory diseases as well as genetic variants which may resurge in the U.S. when the country eases prevention guidelines following the nationwide vaccination.

Ho Yi, Chief Sales and Marketing Officer of Seegene said, “To expand our business in the U.S. market, it is important to work closely with a global company like Bio-Rad that has comprehensive network in the region. Together with Seegene’s advanced technology and Bio-Rad’s solid client base, the two will be able to take the lead in the U.S. market.” He added that “The deal is expected to serve as the steppingstone for Seegene to secure its foothold in the U.S.market. And it will also help increase the company’s revenue and expand the business into other countries going forward.”

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July 6, 2021

The Globe and Mail’s Sophi.io Wins WAN-IFRA’s North American Digital Media Award

TORONTO, July 06, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Sophi.io, The Globe and Mail’s artificial intelligence-based automation, optimization and prediction engine, won WAN-IFRA’s 2021 North American Digital Media Award in the category of Best Paid Content Strategy. This is Sophi’s fourth award in the last month.

The North American Digital Media Awards honour news publishers that have delivered cutting-edge, unique and original digital media projects in the past year.

“Through the use of this [dynamic paywall] technology, The Globe and Mail truly understands its readers’ habits, leading to best practices in advertising and paid content, smartly adjusting their business strategy,” WAN-IFRA said when announcing the decision.

Phillip Crawley, CEO and Publisher of The Globe and Mail, said: “Winning a WAN-IFRA North American Digital Media Award for the second year in a row demonstrates Sophi’s ability to show the publishing industry what the future looks like. We are proud to be able to bring these AI and ML-powered tools to organizations across the globe.”

Sophi was developed by The Globe and Mail to help the newsroom make important strategic and tactical decisions. It is a suite of tools that includes Sophi Automation and Sophi for Paywalls as well as Sophi Analytics, a newsroom decision-support system.

Sophi is an artificial-intelligence system that helps publishers identify and leverage their most valuable content. It has powerful predictive capabilities – using natural language processing, Sophi Dynamic Paywall is a fully dynamic, real-time, personalized paywall engine that analyzes both content and user behaviour to determine when to ask a reader for money or an email address, and when to leave them alone.

As the North American award winner, Sophi is now a contender for the WAN-IFRA World Digital Media Awards, where the winners from North America, Latin America, Asia, Europe, Africa, India, and the Middle East compete.

About Sophi.io

Sophi.io (https://www.sophi.io) is a suite of AI-powered optimization and prediction tools developed by The Globe and Mail, Canada’s foremost news media company, to help content publishers make important strategic and tactical decisions. Sophi solutions range from Sophi Site Automation and Sophi for Paywalls to Sophi Analytics, a decision-support system for content publishers. Sophi is designed to improve the metrics that matter most to any business, such as subscriber retention and acquisition, engagement, recency, frequency and volume.

Contact

Jamie Rubenovitch
Head of Marketing, Sophi.io
The Globe and Mail
416-585-3355
[email protected]

July 6, 2021

Huawei and Shanghai International Port Group Launch Centralized Remote Control Project for Smart Ports

—Port Intelligent Twins Speed Up Upgrades in the Port & Shipping Industry

SHANGHAI, July 6, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — On June 25^th, Shanghai International Port Group (SIPG) launched its smart command and control center project, with the support from its Shangdong Branch, NeZha Technology, and Huawei. This is the first project in the world to apply optical networking technology for centralized remote control in ports — marking a major breakthrough in the operation of next-generation smart ports. At the launch event, Shangdong Branch, NeZha Technology, and Huawei also signed a Port Intelligent Twins Innovation Cooperation Agreement to emphasize the intention of the three parties to continue their cooperation in building world-class smart ports while promoting the digital transformation of SIPG.

Compared with previous generations of fixed networks, Huawei’s optical networking technology offers improved bandwidth, lower latency, higher reliability, and more connections, capable to fulfill industrial IoT requirements from smart ports. Thanks to its market leading redundancy and reliability features, the optical architecture designed for this project ensures secure and reliable connectivity for various remote control applications that drive port machinery, while also enabling smarter port operations, smooth evolution, and future-oriented investment protection.

“This project marks the first practical application of the centralized remote control in urban areas over port equipment using advanced optical networks. It highlights our commitment to innovation and the use of cutting-edge technologies in an effort to position ourselves as leaders in the market. Currently, we are building a smart, green, high-tech, and efficient port. We are capitalizing on the opportunities presented by digital transformation, optimizing our port operations and management models. Guided by the 14th Five-Year Plan, SIPG will continue to develop a world-class shipping hub. To achieve this, we aim to build an internationally competitive digital port industry, and accelerate the development of Shanghai International Shipping Center and powerful ports. Our vision is to become a world-leading terminal operator and port logistics service supplier,” said Mr. Gu Jinshan, the Chairman of SIPG.

World’s Largest Automated Terminal with Improved Emergency Response and Uninterrupted Operations

SIPG is at the forefront of innovation, building a world-class smart green port to fuel economic development.

The smart command and control center for centralized remote control in urban areas using advanced optical networks was deployed at Phase IV of the Yangshan Port — the world’s largest and most automated container terminal. The terminal covers 2,350 meters of shoreline, and holds seven deep-water container berths, 21 ship-to-shore (STG) cranes, 108 rail-mounted gantry (RMG) cranes, and 125 automated guided vehicles (AGVs). Operating since December 2017, Phase IV of the Yangshan Port is quickly growing its container throughput, having handled 11 million TEUs to date. In fact, the terminal continues to hit various records. Its maximum round-the-clock handling capacity exceeds 21,000 TEUs, and its STG cranes have repeatedly performed over 1000 operations within a calendar day. This production level highlights the effectiveness of the automated system while also testing its stability.

And with the optical networking technology featuring low latency and high reliability, command and control over quay cranes (QCs) and yard cranes is no longer taking place at the port. Instead, remote control is implemented from the Tongsheng Logistics Park and downtown Shanghai. Located over 100 km away from the port, remote operators control a variety of heavy port equipment from a single point to multiple locations. This brings many advantages such as reduced commute times for staff, better predictability of staff availability, and attractiveness of the workplace.

Visualized remote control is an important component as it significantly improves operational efficiency of the port. This project has allowed SIPG to improve the terminal’s emergency response and uninterrupted service capabilities in exceptional circumstances, such as extreme weather conditions. This demonstrates SIPG’s commitment to delivering stable and efficient services to its customers, and marks an important step in building the Shanghai International Shipping Center.

Optical Networking Enables the World’s First Centralized Remote Port Control from a Distance of 100 km

In smart ports, optical networking is mainly used in the Huawei OTN solution to implement WAN interconnection between ports, as well as in the Huawei Industry OptiX solution to accurately and efficiently control large port equipment. This project is seen as a lighthouse project for optical networking applications in the following aspects:

First, optical networking technology is applied in the industrial control field (QC control) for the first time to realize “fiber-to-the-machine” deployment that will help reinvent the network architecture of large ports. Enhanced Dynamic Bandwidth Allocation (eDBA) technology assigns fixed bandwidth and QoS parameters to channels that carry industrial control services and flexible bandwidth to carry ultra-high definition (UHD) videos, implementing smoother remote QC control over conventional technologies. Moreover, optical networking technology simplifies network layers and centrally carries machine and campus networks, with the visualized network management system (NMS) reducing the O&M workload by 60%.
Second, this is the first application of optical networking technology to a backbone WAN of a large port. An all-optical data highway is built between geographically separated ports, achieving outstanding transmission capabilities with Tbit/s ultra-large capacity, μs-level low latency, and zero jitter over distances exceeding 100 km. Such transmission creates infinite possibilities for the application of new technologies and Port Intelligent Twins. This further accelerates the digital transformation of the port industry and large-scale collaboration potential of SIPG’s services.

Building Port Intelligent Twins to Drive Digital Economic Development

Mr. Wang Guoyu, President of the Global Transportation Business Unit of Huawei Enterprise BG, said: “Huawei develops the ‘Port Intelligent Twins’ across all processes, service architectures, and lifecycles of smart ports based on application innovation and ecosystem aggregation. We use digital technologies — such as cloud, and intelligent vision — to deeply integrate with service scenarios of traditional industries, and leverage new ICT to improve intelligence and computing power. In doing so, we enable industry digitalization and upgrades, create new productivity for conventional labor-intensive enterprises, and drive digital economic development.”

Focusing on the Navigation Spirit in the New Era and Accelerating the Transformation and Upgrade of the Shipping Industry

Shangdong Branch, NeZha Technology, and Huawei signed the Port Intelligent Twins Innovation Cooperation Agreement. With the goal of building a world-class comprehensive port service supplier, the three parties will invest in and construct major projects, guided by the use of advanced technologies, and develop industry demonstration applications. They will also aggregate superior talent, technology, and capital resources to empower SIPG’s digital transformation to the highest extent possible.

In order to accumulate and deliver successful digital transformation practices and methodologies for ports globally, the three parties established a joint Port Intelligent Twins innovation center, which achieves all-scenario sensing, interconnection, and intelligence. They will strengthen cooperation in smart port construction, basic service upgrades, technological innovation, and talent cultivation. Aimed at building a world-class port, they will accelerate the overall improvements of SIPG’s intelligence, efficiency, and experience.

Huawei will fully leverage its product and technical advantages to provide comprehensive and efficient ICT products, solutions, and services for SIPG, further driving the group’s digitalization growth. The three parties will continue to work together to promote green port construction, with the help of Huawei’s leading digital power technology.