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he Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is wreaking havoc across the globe for over half a year now. And while scientists are yet to fully understand the deadly virus, they have come to terms that it is quite possible to contract the disease by coming in contact with infected frequently touched surfaces like clothing, doorknobs, and handles in public places.

To combat this, these soft and hard surfaces are suggested to be thoroughly and regularly cleaned. But what if there are surfaces that can rid themselves of bacteria and viruses all on their own?

That is what the researchers from the North Carolina State University decided to find out through a study entitled “Photodynamic Polymers as Comprehensive Anti-Infective Materials: Staying Ahead of a Growing Global Threat.�

The paper has been recently published in the scientific journal, Applied Materials & Interfaces. It aims to produce a special coating on soft materials that, when exposed to oxygen and light, can easily kill viruses and bacteria.

The photosensitizer molecules are embedded into polymers by dissolving an elastomer in a solvent, adding the biocidal molecules, and letting the solvent evaporate to leave

Special Coatings that Kills Viruses and Bacteria a film. This film is then hot-pressed above its melting point to create a sheet, which is repeatedly cut, stacked, and hotpressed.

With this procedure, the microbe-killing molecules are integrated over a large area of the material, and even after the surface wears off, a fresh batch of photosensitizer layer is available to kill the drug-resistant superbugs.

As revealed in the study, a photosensitizer-embedded polymer is able to inactive at least 99.95 percent of two viruses and 99.89 percent of five bacterial strains when exposed to light for 60 minutes in lab testing. This proves to be a significant development in the consumer goods and healthcare industry as producers can now create linens, clothing, and screens that are biocidal and helpful in reducing the risk of contracting deadly infections.

* For any inquiries, please contact Mr. Rohan Suares Address: LG Electronics Gulf, P.O Box 61445, Dubai, U.A.E, Tel. # +971 52 710 0999, Email: rohan.suares@lge.com

CON TENTS

8 Healthcare Facilities to Experience Vast Change Post-Pandemic

12 CBK Hardware Solutions for Real Estate, Retail, BPO & Health Care

20 Advantages of Ergonomic Lifting for Logistics and Industrial Companies

22 Special Coatings that Kills Viruses and Bacteria

42 Continental’s safety tips for motorists getting back behind the wheel in the Middle East

46 Bosch Building Technologies Makes Access Management Simple

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Healthcare Facilities To Experience Vast Change Post-Pandemic HVAC Systems to Reflect Changing Space and Management Needs for New Normal

DUBAI, UAE, 18 AUGUST, 2020 – The pandemic has overwhelmed every sector, yet none more so than healthcare. According to an IBISWorld report, in Australia, less than 20% of public hospitals are equipped with a specialized Intensive Care Unit (ICU), required for managing the welfare of the most critically-ill patients. NHS England also confirmed that up to 20% of affected patients in several hospitals caught COVID-19 at the hospital, while being treated for other diseases.

The pandemic has undoubtedly led to an increasing number of people becoming more aware of not only airborne respiratory illnesses, but also the critical role of hospital care and its ability to meet demand. The pandemic posed a significant challenge 8

for healthcare facilities, and while mainly prevailed, it is evident that changes must be made.

What will healthcare facilities be like after the pandemic and how can hospitals prepare for the new normal?

Spatial changes and the rise of telehealth Increasing adoption of telehealth will accelerate change in space use. According to a survey by McKinsey, US consumer adoption of telehealth skyrocketed from 11% in 2019 to 46% during the pandemic. Updox, a virtual care communication company, found that out of 2,000 U.S. adults, 51% would continue using telehealth services even after the pandemic.

A secondary spatial change being made is the expanded rollout of negative pressure rooms.

Building negative pressure rooms is one method by which healthcare facilities are transforming themselves into pandemic-ready zones. A negative pressure room can keep the inside-air pressure lower than the surrounding environment to isolate virus and reduce the risk of infection.Hospital General de Latacunga in Ecuador, for example, has a negative pressure room equipped with LG Electronics’ (LG) solutions which allow effective zone pressure control. Multi V, LG’s Variable Refrigerant Flow (VRF) system is connected with an Air Handling Unit (AHU), fitted with a high-efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filter that removes 99.97% of all airborne particles down to 0.3μm in size with MERV 17, conforming to global standards. This combination re-conditions and circulates air, maintaining the most stringently hygienic environment.

Changes in management priorities Similarly, transformation in terms of management is also required. Indoor air quality, which has typically been a top priority for healthcare facilities is further emphasized in light of the pandemic.

The American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) argues that changes to building operations, including the operation of heating, ventilating, and air-conditioning systems, can reduce airborne exposure to the virus.

That is why hospital air conditioning plays a more pivotal role than merely promoting comfort.

An effective HVAC solution not only provides comfortable temperature and humidity, but also collects pollutants and draw air through a filtering element. LG’s Multi V indoor units are equipped with 4-step air purification filter, which removes up to 99.9% PM 1.0 ultrafine dust, ensuring hygienic indoor air quality.

Improving cost-efficiency is another challenge healthcare facilities have faced, managing buildings while experiencing unprecedented financial fallout.

The American Hospital Association estimated that within the four-month period of March to June 2020 alone, financial impacts would result in a staggering loss of $202.6 billion.

To reduce operational costs, maximizing energy efficiency is key to healthcare facilities, which are required to operate 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. According to the U.S. Department of Energy, their energy use intensity is 2.5 times greater than commercial office buildings.

LG Electronics is working to deliver best-in-class energy efficiency through its innovative HVAC technologies. LG’s Multi V 5, which is its latest VRF system, has an Ultimate Inverter Compressor with increased cooling efficiency by 3% and heating efficiency by 10%, when compared to the conventional HVAC models. Its smart feature of sensing the presence of person to turn on and off automatically also contributes towards optimum energy use.“LG Electronics offers optimal HVAC solutions for healthcare facilities facing today’s challenges. We believe that our solutions have the ability to assist facility owners and healthcare professionals to better aid their road to recovery and prepare for the new normal,” said Mr. Suraj Kumar, Technical Manager – Air Solutions, LG Electronics Gulf. “We are closely monitoring the direction the healthcare industry is headed in, in order to proactively offer products that guarantee exceptional comfort, as well as energy-efficiency and peace-of-mind.”

About LG Electronics Air Solution Business Unit LG Electronics’ Air Solution Business Unit is a global leader in HVAC and energy solutions with a comprehensive portfolio of proven expertise and performance. Launching Korea’s first residential air conditioner in 1968, LG has paved the way for total HVAC solutions over the last five decades through strategic utilization of advanced technologies. With a well-established production base and industry-leading capacity, the company provides effective HVAC solutions for both the commercial and residential sectors. Its wide range of cutting-edge systems for heating, ventilation and air conditioning truly represent LG’s initiative in offering the most optimized solutions for a variety of uses. Pursuant to its mission of “Innovation for a Better Life,” the company offers solutions boasting high energy efficiency and reliability based on its state-of-the-art knowhow and technologies to ensure the most optimal environment for users. For more information, please visit www.LG.com.

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CBK Hardware Solutions for Real Estate, Retail, BPO & Health Care The emergence of the SARS-CoV-2 in the Philippines has surely taken a toll on the society and economy of the country. More than just a health concern, the COVID-19 pandemic has also sparked fears of a looming economic crisis across the globe. Self-isolation and quarantine measures have led to a reduced workforce in all sectors of the economy, causing millions of people to lose their jobs. Schools, restaurants, and hotels have been shut down temporarily, lowering the need for commodities and other manufactured products. And while the demand for medical supplies and food both significantly increased in the past several months, there is no denying that the socio-economic effects of the ongoing pandemic can be felt all around the world.

But amidst the devastating impact of the disease, CBK Hardware Inc. is still striving to provide the country’s business sector with world-class hardware solutions. The 100 year old hardware company has been the Filipino’s go-to store for state-of-the-art innovations and tools, making it the leading home improvement brand and the largest distributor of global hardware in the country. Although they have been generally known for their first-rate building materials, the company has been slowly penetrating the multiple layers of the Filipino business industry, most especially the BPO, real estate, health care, and retail industries.

BPO Products With the continued growth of the country’s BPO services comes the increase in the demand of manpower. This directly translates to a dire need to keep the office spaces as clean as possible for the business to run smoothly.

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Thankfully, CBK Hardware is on top of things when it comes to BPO office sanitation and cleanliness. They offer a wide range of EKO trash bins fit for every workplace, from the 24L three-compartment stainless steel bins to the space-saving step bin soft close steel bins. There is also an available 36L EKO mop wringer that makes cleaning the workplace more convenient.

It is best paired with the Nilfisk Air Mover 50000382 with VV78406 Kit for a more costeffective way of drying large carpets and floors.

For outdoor and indoor cleaning, the Nilfisk Wet & Dry Vacuum Cleaner is perfect for the job as it is both lightweight and powerful.

Real Estate Products CBK Hardware has been helping the real estate industry for plenty of years now, offering them with a broad array of products, including RIDGID, the most innovative tool brand in the industry, YALE, the leading brand for padlocks and doorknobs, and TOHO, the top provider of high-quality lifting tools and equipment.

RIDGID also provides an underground technology that ensures a clean underground drainage system. When it comes to first-rate power threaders for fabricating pipes and pipe wrenches for tough pipe jobs, RIDGID is also the way to go.

On top of this, CBK Hardware offers a diverse range of Nilfisk and Viper that directly supports economic goals by securing value retention and shortening cleaning times. This, in turn, reduces maintenance cost and consistently increase profits.

Retail and Trading Products Many retail centers, especially department stores, supermarkets, and chain stores, demand a great deal of attention from numerous areas.

This requires efficient and robust products, including power and hand tools, cases, and flashlights.

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Where to Buy? CBK Hardware is well-versed when it comes to these tools as it offers a broad selection of equipment, from the Stanley mini roller kit and DIY tool set to the Dewalt 680W Angle Grinder and 720W Angle Grinder. There is also a great deal of Pelican products available in CBK stores nationwide, including the Pelican Case 1500 with free headlamp and the Pelican Case Laptop with Liner.

Health Care Products With the rising cases of COVID-19 patients in the country, it is but necessary to keep hospitals and health care facilities in top shape and cleanliness. This, in turn, calls for the need of efficient and medical-grade cleaning products, such as EKO, Deton, Hunter, Nilfisk, and 3M, to name a few.

EKO provides a broad array of commercial open top trash cans and soft close step bins that are necessary for keeping healthcare facilities free from trash. It also offers a stainless steel medicine box for storage needs.

The 3M Scotch Brite cleaning solutions, with its spin mop bucket sets, brooms, gloves, and all-purpose cleaners, are also on top of things when it comes to manual cleaning of the workplace.

But in the case of hardcore floor cleaning, Nilfisk is the way to go as it offers ergonomic and powerful vacuums and floor scrubbers, including the VP300 HEPA Vacuum, AS380 Small Scrubber/Dryer, and VP930HEPASTD Dry Vacuum. Installing HUNTER industrial HVLS fans and DETON Drum Fans around the facility is also an excellent idea to continuously provide hospital rooms and hallways with clean, high-quality air.

Co Ban Kiat Hardware is guided with the goal of helping many business sectors to reduce cost of operation and maximize their return on investment by providing efficient and reliable products for a safer, cleaner and more productive operations. As a leading distributor of global brands, CBK Hardware is continuously providing the country with access to quality world-class hardware solutions for almost 100 years.

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About CBK Hardware For almost a hundred years, a family’s surname has become synonymous to the country’s biggest hardware supply company. Co Ban Kiat Hardware Incorporated, of the Cobankiat family has a regular client network of more than 1,500 industrial organizations; 1,600 traditional community hardware stores, and 584 home building specialty chain of stores across Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao.

This ever-growing conglomerate traces its humble roots to Manila Chinatown, as a pioneer enterprise started by family’s patriarch, Mr. Cobankiat in 1920. Despite the ruins of World War II, the business goes back to its feet in 1948, rebuilding a storefront from the very same spot where it was known for three decades.

This ever-growing conglomerate traces its humble roots to Manila Chinatown, as a pioneer enterprise started by family’s patriarch, Mr. Cobankiat in 1920. Despite the ruins of World War II, the business goes back to its feet in 1948, rebuilding a storefront from the very same spot where it was known for three decades.

While the Filipinos continue to rebuild their lives post war, CBK Hardware sees the opportunity to introduce the retail concept once unheard for in hardware industry. The Hardware Workshop Store is the fruit if this endeavor. CBK Hardware further cemented its legendary distribution channel with the creation of Coby’ Design Center in Edsa Shangi La in 1996, a specialty store that caters to discriminating taste of modern Filipinos.

In 1997, Mr. Johnny Cobankiat, the 4th generation Cobankiat leader, set another milestone for the company when he brings a franchise of Ace Hardware USA to the Philippines, and signs up CBK Hardware as one of its major suppliers. This further expanded into delivering quality world class products nearer to families of Filipino overseas workers in the countryside.

A century’s excellence can quickly pass, and guided by the vision to be the largest network supplier of the biggest global brands in the hardware industry, CBK Hardware resolve to source the best products to supply its customers anytime and every time.

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Advantages of Ergonomic Lifting for Logistics and Industrial Companies

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hen working in a logistics warehouse, a day-to-day environment always involves lifting heavy objects, which, are, more often than not, handled manually. However, manual lifting is among the leading causes of work-related injuries, amounting to more than 1/3 of all workplace injuries. Injuries like these pose a serious threat, not only to the person involved, but also to the employer who will lose time and money in the process.

According to OHSA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration), musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) are one of the most recurrent causes of losing or restricting work time in the field. These disorders are often the result of physical overexertion, something that can be solved just by applying ergonomic principles in the workplace. This is where ergonomic lifting aids come into play. The use of appropriate lifting machines and the implementation of ergonomic lifting procedures can give the employees a healthier and safer work environment, all while saving the business with employees from income loss.

Advantages of Using Ergonomic Lifting Aids Save time Most employees are convinced that manual lifting is always faster as opposed to using lifting machines. While this might be true for short durations, it becomes a serious problem for repeated lifting. This is when ergonomic lifting equipment proves to be time-efficient.

Increase productivity A production line should not only depend on a single person to do the heavy lifting, as this will make the production very vulnerable. To eliminate this threat and increase overall productivity, everyone should be able to easily take on the lifting job.

Ergonomic lifting machines do just that. The machines allow workers to lift heavy loads with only little effort, thus, giving everyone the power to take on the job. This eventually creates a workspace that is both flexible and equal, as workers can easily switch roles between work stations and at the same time, feel more empowered and productive.

Keeps employees healthy When manually carrying loads that are far too heavy or too big, employees often suffer from strains and sprains. Now, thanks to ergonomic lifting machines, employees are relieved from strenuous lifting. This then helps them stay healthy and more alert and efficient in the workplace, as they can save their energy for more crucial tasks other than lifting. This also ensures a safe environment, in general.

Save money When there is an increase in productivity and flexibility in the workforce, employers eventually save money. After all, when an ergonomic workplace is implemented, the likelihood of sustaining injuries is slim, thus making the day-to-day operations cost-efficient. NuPon Technology offers a wide array of ergonomic lifting machine solutions. Being one of the leading lifting equipment supplier in the Philippines, NuPon Technology have designed lifting devices that are both ergonomic and efficient, as well as tailor-fit for your facility’s requirements.

Types of NuPon Technology Tawi Ergonomics Lifting Equipments VacuCobra With 1.5kW of power, the VacuCobra is capable of lifting a maximum capacity of 35 kilograms at a maximum height of 1.8 meters. It is typically used for fast handling of heavy goods. When high frequency and high speed is needed, the TAWI vacuum lifters are the ideal equipment.

These type of lifters also provide excellent precision at handling ungainly objects, such as bales or sacks.

Viper Hoist For tilting a load or leaving it hanging in the lifter, a wire hoist is the best equipment to be used. TAWI Viper Hoist is not only one of the fastest hoists available in the market but is also among the ones offering great precision. The Viper Hoist can lift up to 1,600 kg with its durable and reliable chain. It is also easily maintained and requires no special tools.

Lifting Trollies If you are in search of a mobile lift system that will allow you to lift and transfer goods around your facility, consider implementing the robust lifting trolleys. TAWI Lifting Trolleys are designed not only to make lifting easier but also to accommodate any worker in the field, no matter how tall they are. Various tools can also be added to these machines to fit your lifting requirements, whether you will be lifting reels, drums, or crates.

Protema FeatherLift PRO40 The Protema FeatherLift PRO40 features a maximum capacity of 40 kg and a maximum lifting height of 1.38 meters. This is typically used in transferring 20L milk cartons from the fridge to the milk dispenser machines.

Protema MicroLift PRO70 This lifting trolley is designed to carry a maximum capacity of 70 kg and lift it to a height of 1.76 meters. The Protema MicroLift PRO70 can be used in any type of industry that handles rolls, sacks, boxes, and the likes.

Protema PRO120 The Protema PRO120, on the other hand, is made for heavy duty goods handling, as it can carry up to 120 kg and lift the goods up to 1.975 meters.

If you are interested to purchase this TAWI Lifting Solutions, please contact: NuPON TECHNOLOGY PHILS CORP technical_sales01@nuponcorp.net cs_bds@nuponcorp.net Globe: +63-917-859-3194 / +63967 650 0803 Sun: +63-932-862-8725

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Drug-resistant superbugs cause thousands, if not millions, of death and illnesses every year in the United States alone, many of which can be traced back to surface-transmitted pathogens. The recently discovered novel coronavirus is believed to be one of these infections that can be contracted through getting in contact with infected surfaces. This is where special microbe-killing surface coating comes into play.

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Engineers and researchers from the North Carolina State University have conducted a study that has developed a relatively new kind of surface coating, proven to kill bacteria, viruses, and other pathogens effectively.

When applied to various products, the coating can easily get rid of harmful drug-resistant microbes. The researchers who produced the special coating added photosensitizer molecules to polymers to create the microbe-killing effect.

The said biocidal molecules acquire energy coming from visible light and make use of this energy to convert oxygen into “singlet� oxygen. This, in turn, generates photodegradation and creates holes in the bacteria and viruses on the materials, eventually destroying said microbes.

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these special molecules are highly effective in sterilizing surfaces unlike antibiotics. The latter typically target specific functionalities of the microorganism, while the photosensitizer molecules take out its various aspects all at the same time, making it impossible for the microorganism to create a defense.

However, despite the effectiveness of the photosensitizer approach, Reza Ghiladi, associate professor of chemistry at the said university and co-corresponding author of the study, discovered that grafting anti-infective photosensitizers to cellulose surfaces is not enough. After some time, the surface becomes worn out through contact and friction, ultimately removing the special molecules.

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Thanks to this film of photosensitizer molecules, surfaces are effectively sterilized, reducing the risk of contracting any virus and bacteria living in the said surface.

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So to ensure that the special coating in the materials continue their pathogen-killing function for the entirety of the lifetime of the product, co-author of the study, Richard Spontak, a materials science and engineering professor from the same university, and his team studied how to disperse the photosensitizer molecules in the polymers, specifically into thermoplastic elastomer materials. These materials are mechanically resilient, waterproof, and rubbery, making them useful in various products, such as IVs and tubing in hospitals, athletic shoes, and child drink bottles, to name a few. The goal of Spontak’s team is to learn how to effectively spread the photosensitizer molecules across a large surface area to expose them to more oxygen and light that produces the microbe-killing effect.

Bharadwaja Peddinti, a postdoc at the North Carolina State University and a co-author of the study, is tasked to work out the process of dispersing the molecules through elastomer polymers. As a first step, the elastomer is dissolved in a solvent.

The photosensitizer molecules are then added before the solvent is left to evaporate, leaving a film. Next is the creation of a sheet by hot-pressing the polymer at temperatures beyond its melting point. The sheets are then cut, stacked, and hot-pressed repeatedly.

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Spontak describes this process as similar to what a baker does to get the best distribution of flour when creating a paste. As the process is repeated several times, the photosensitizer is evenly dispersed throughout the whole film.

With this, even if surface is damaged or worn off over time, a fresh surface of photosensitizer underneath is readily available to kill the microbes.

Thanks to this film of photosensitizer molecules, surfaces are effectively sterilized, reducing the risk of contracting any virus and bacteria living in the said surface. With this new approach, scientists can produce consumer and health care products featuring more reliable and effective pathogen-killing surfaces.

The approach also has its advantages over the use of titanium dioxide, an antibacterial agent that, while effective against bacteria, is inadequate for removing viruses. On top of this, UV radiation is used to activate a titanium dioxide, causing a detrimental effect on healthy cells. Nanoparticles are also believed to be potential human health hazards.

The biocidal photosensitizers developed by Spontak and his co-authors prove be useful in killing both bacteria and viruses. Although the team is yet to overcome the challenge of physically integrating the photosensitizers into harder materials, the approach is already useful for a wide range of soft materials, such as linens, screens, and other textiles, used in the healthcare setting. With this, many lives can easily be saved against deadly bacteria and viruses.

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Continental’s safety tips for motorists getting back behind the wheel in the Middle East ‘Moving Forward’ - Premium German tyre brand shares advice for car owners gearing up for postCovid 19 lockdown driving Middle East, June 02, 2020 – As many motorists across the Middle East consider taking to the roads, with national lockdowns being eased or set to be eased in the coming weeks, Continental is providing some important safety tips for motorists looking to ensure their car is in tip-top condition as it returns to action.

The guidance is shared in line with Continental’s Vision Zero strategy, a major road safety project that is targeting zero fatalities, zero injuries and zero accidents on the world’s roads. Using its vast experience in the field of automotive safety, the premium German tyre and technology brand’s ‘Moving Forward’ campaign encourages car owners across the region to take the necessary steps needed for a safe and enjoyable return to the road, including:

Tyre Inspection: Leaving a car unused for extended periods can lead to unexpected issues. For example, the tyres might develop flat spots because of the weight of the vehicle pressing down on them. It is important to keep the tyres properly inflated at all times, and to inspect them carefully before heading back out on the road - visible issues such as bulges, cracks or blisters may be spotted, and require immediate attention.

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Tyre Pressure: In normal circumstances, tyre pressures should be checked regularly (every two-four weeks). Before returning to the roads, Continental recommends that drivers check the tyre pressure on their car.

If pressures are too high or too low, this can cause a range of potentially dangerous issues, including overheating and loss of traction.

Recommended tyre pressures can normally be found on the driver’s door post.

Battery Check: While cars have been parked up, the batteries haven’t been activated and may lose their charge. Before hitting the roads, Continental recommends switching on the engine and moving the car around a little first.

If you have trouble starting, you may need to replace the battery with a new one Brakes: With a lack of movement, brakes may be at risk of degradation. Upon starting the car, it should be moved around a little to check the brakes. If the brakes are squeaky, it’s time to change them. As always, if the car is likely to remain unused for a prolonged period of time it should nevertheless be moved regularly to ensure the brakes operate correctly.

Levels check: One of the most important aspects of car care is maintaining the right fluid and lubricant levels. As a precautionary measure before driving, it’s important to check that the engine oil, transmission fluid, brake fluid and coolant are at the right level. A lack of movement can lead to certain components degrading, in turn causing spills and leaks.

Ensuring levels are correct will help prevent potentially dangerous engine failure, brake failure or even transmission failure.

effectiveness when used. It is a good idea to not only clean the wipers, but also the windscreen and paintwork to ensure the car remains in good condition for when it is used again.

Spare tyre: As life gradually returns to normal, drivers should also give their spare tyre a check-up for any damage or air pressure loss. A spare tyre will always come in handy in the event of an emergency.

Continental will be launching the campaign on its regional social media platforms starting June 7th. Motorists can learn more about road safety by visiting continental.com/ media-center

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Bosch Building Technologies Makes Access Management Simple Bosch Building Technologies Bosch Building Technologies has announced the launch of the Access Management System 2.0 that provides customers with a scalable solution that integrates with existing video and intrusion systems, while being always available, easy to set up and use.

Simple to specify, set up and operate The entire customer journey is designed to be as effortless and as simple as possible. The software is offered in three pre-configured software bundles for different sized organizations: Lite (max. 144 doors and 200,000 cards), Plus (max. 512 doors and Highly scalable and therefore future-proof 200,000 cards) and Professional (max. 10,000 doors and 200,000 cards).

Users can start small and add extra capacity whenever necessary. The Access Management Existing floor maps can be imported into the System 2.0 can be expanded to 10,000 doors and system and icons are dragged and dropped on the 200,000 cardholders. No hardware needs replacing map to represent controllers, doors and building when expanding, users just require software objects. Onboarding of users is straightforward: upgrades and possibly additional controllers, for example, enrolment and assignment of access readers and cards. Therefore, increasing system size profiles are all implemented in one dialog manager. is not only easy, it is also cost-efficient. And since it is regularly updated with the latest data security The graphical user interface (GUI) is simple and enhancements, it is a future-proof investment. easy to understand. The dark color-scheme of the Ideal for office and government buildings, retail GUI reduces eye-strain and fatigue, so operators environments, educational institutes and more. stay fresh and alert. In addition, the colors of the Access Management System 2.0 GUI are aligned Always available, highly resilient with the colors of the Bosch Building Technologies Video Management Systems (BVMS) GUI, so For maximized resilience and high availability, operators enjoy the benefits of an integrated the Access Management System 2.0 includes the solution, which is easier to operate than two Master Access Controller (MAC) as an additional distinct systems. layer of resilience between the server and the access controllers. If the server fails in the Access Management System 2.0, the MAC takes over and ensures that the controllers still communicate with each other and share necessary information from 46

the card readers. Thus, even functionalities, which include various controllers such as anti-passback and guard tour, can still be performed.

some open and some blocked. Individual doors can also have their own security profile and allow only certain cardholders access.

The anti-passback functionality prevents a card holder passing back their card to another person and thereby enabling their unauthorized entry.

Guard tour is a safety functionality offered to security guards, which uses access readers as checkpoints along a defined route to be passed in a defined period of time. Any deviation of sequence or timing will raise an alarm in the Access Management System 2.0. Colleagues or first responders can be notified at once improving the safety of security guards.

High data security and privacy protection To protect against cybercrime and loss of personal data, the database as well as the communication between server and access controllers is encrypted at all stages, e.g. through support of the secure Open Supervised Device Protocol (OSDP) v2 protocol. Access Management System 2.0 also has trusted digital certificates for mutual authentication between server and client to prevent tampering by unauthorized clients and uses secure design principles such as “secure-by-default” and “principle of least privilege”.

In the extremely rare event that the Access Management System 2.0 server and the MAC fail, cardholders can still enter and leave areas with their Ideal as standalone but capable of growing badges because the database is stored directly on into a complete security solution the Access Management Controllers. Thanks to this offline capability, it is furthermore possible to save The Access Management System 2.0 is a flexible millions of events even during down times. access management system for medium- to largesized organizations. It is easy to set up, operate High level of safety thanks to threat level and expand and can grow with the needs of the management customer. It can be integrated with video systems such as the BVMS (version 9.0 and higher) and Up to 15 configurable threat levels such as third party systems such as Milestone’s XProtect. lockdown, controlled lockdown or evacuation It will as of the second quarter 2020 be able to mean that safety measures can be initiated quickly integrate with the B-/G- Series intrusion system in critical situations such as fire or terrorist attack. from Bosch Building Technologies and other third The threat level state is activated by one of three party systems. With this integration capability, the triggers: operator workstation, emergency button, Access Management System 2.0 will serve as the or specially configured “emergency” cards that are solid platform to mix and match various security presented to a reader. The different threat levels can systems, depending on the customer’s individual make all doors open, all doors blocked, or a mix of needs.

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onstruction Monitor, a leader in real time building permit data in the United States and headquartered in Cedar City, Utah, announced that its data set is now available to Bloomberg Data License clients via the Bloomberg Enterprise Access Point. This offers an additional way for the financial industry to discover Construction Monitor data.

Construction Monitor has been collecting, databasing and normalizing building permit data for residential, commercial, and swimming pools since 1989, as well as solar permit data since 2009. Bloomberg helps Data License clients easily 50

integrate highly useful data in context within their analytics and existing workflows.

Construction Monitor is now updating new permit information from over 2,200 jurisdictions across the United States on a daily basis. This frequency, along with millions of records databased each year, provides an invaluable data resource for clients in the financial sector. Building and solar permit data can be a primary indicator of the strength of the construction industry, as well as the health of the economy overall. Many investors and analysts review monthly and annual building reports from the US Census Bureau and other sources

to make more educated investment decisions.

Construction Monitor normalizes data from thousands of application formats into a single, easily digestible format. Each jurisdiction can have different laws, formats and varying levels of difficulty to obtain data. Metrics within the dataset include: permit date, construction class, valuation, company type, location and more.

Construction Monitor has created and perfected a data acquisition model that allows it to effectively handle large amounts of data from thousands of different jurisdictions. It has proprietary software, built by its own technical team, as well as a large Data Quality team to accomplish this task.

Thousands of clients have received information from Construction Monitor to improve their businesses.

Launched in September 2018, Bloomberg Enterprise Access Point is a web-based platform that allows Bloomberg Data License clients to discover and acquire reference, pricing, regulatory, historical and now alternative datasets.

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Cloud Ensures Business Continuity for Engineering Firms During COVID-19 Pandemic

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ngineering, energy, industrial, tech and construction business leaders dedicate the bulk of their time to strategising for growth and longevity by equipping their organisations with the data and technology required to get things done smarter and faster. However, as is often the case, one small crisis like a security breach or a natural disaster can significantly compromise your business data and disrupt business continuity. To ensure your organisation is capable of weathering such events with minmum interruption, you need to put proper safeguards in place and develop an effective business continuity plan.

Here are six benefits of moving core business lines to the cloud for business continuity purposes and the contingent risks if you have not already migrated.

Faster recovery time for engineering firms

One of the advantages of operating in the cloud is that you can back up your entire server. All the information, systems and applications are grouped into one software block or to a virtual server for easy recovery. This can be managed in minutes compared to older software with questionable restoration times.

Lower set-up and recovery costs for industrial manufacturing

Recovery efforts for cloud-based operations are more cost efficient to implement and execute than traditional backup methods. Traditional backup involves the relatively expensive step of setting up physical servers at a remote location. The cloud, on the other hand, enables you to outsource as many hardware and software resources as you need while paying only for what you use.

Downtime can set back a business hundreds of thousands to millions in labour costs spent recovering or redoing lost work. In some cases, an eight-hour downtime window can cost small companies and enterprises millions. Cloud access mitigates this risk so you’re back to generating revenue faster.

No location ties for energy companies

Choosing the right physical location for a disaster recovery facility is critical because if the facility is affected by the same disaster, important information may be lost forever. Having your primary and backup servers in the same location can spell trouble in case of a fire, a hurricane, or a

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flood. With cloud technology, you can rest assured that your backup facility is located in another part of the world if disaster strikes.

Easier recovery of fixed assets for construction companies

What about the fixed assets of your business – tangible things like desks, chairs, and equipment?

You need to give your insurance provider an accurate record of purchasing costs and depreciation to start your recovery process. What if that data is damaged in the event as well? Safeguarding that information in the cloud can ensure quick recovery. In the event of a natural disaster, for instance, you can quickly access insurance information to file a claim and receive recovery assistance according to your policy.

Coverage as the business grows across industrial companies

Compared to physical systems, cloud backup is virtually limitless. As your organisation grows, your cloud solution grows with you without risking the additional data workload. In addition to saving money by only paying for the storage space you need, you also have the option of easily adding extra storage.

Better security against cyber threats for tech companies

When large enterprises are hit with a data security breach, it often makes front-page news. In truth, however, small businesses are more susceptible to data compromise because they don’t have the resources required to combat today’s savvy cyber-criminal.

Operating in the cloud enables you to back up and restore your business-critical files in case they are compromised. Let’s face it: when it comes to physical security of their data and facilities, small and medium-sized businesses can only do so much to prevent breaches. On the other hand, cloud software vendors can employ stronger physical security measures at their facilities to ensure data safety. Likewise, IT support providers are equipped to prevent data loss from natural disasters, power outages, and common errors. What’s more, they can also provide a welldocumented disaster recovery plan, so you don’t have to start from scratch.

Final thoughts

Unplanned events such as the COVID-19 crisis expose some of the engineering and industrial business blindspots no one anticipates. While most of us are reluctant to consider the possibility of a threatening event, ignoring it now could cost your business in the future. It’s worth the time and money to invest in migrating to a cloud solution that can ease your business continuity concerns and help you sleep at night.

To choose the right cloud service that supports your business continuity needs, conduct a careful assessment of different vendors in the market and find out if they have a history of serving businesses like yours. Ask each vendor to provide reports on how data is managed and accessed, and what business continuity features are in place to keep your business up and running, no matter the circumstances.

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Emirates New Normal at Airport and Boarding an Airplane

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mirates Airline has unveiled multi-faceted measures for employee and customer care at every step of the travel journey, redefining safety and hygiene standards on board and on the ground. The new measures took effect today, with the resumption of regularly scheduled passenger flights to nine destinations. “Emirates is implementing a comprehensive set of measures at every step of the traveller’s journey, to enhance the sanitisation of all touchpoints, and ensure the health and safety of our customers and employees.

The risk of catching an infection on an aircraft is already very low, but we have spared no effort in reviewing and redesigning every step, from check-in to disembarkation. Every measure implemented is an additional reduction in risk, and taken altogether, our aim is really to make flying as safe as possible.

“We are working with all the stakeholders in Dubai including the airport, immigration, health and aviation authorities to implement such measures, and we will continue to review and consult expert advice for any development and changes. We are all aware that we have to adapt to different practices during this pandemic in our day to day activities.

All these measures, in combination with the proactive pandemic management strategies that the UAE has taken, show the seriousness with which we are taking the health and safety of our local and global communities and will give confidence to the public,” said Adel Al Redha, Emirates’ Chief Operating Officer.

New Normal Check-in

Emirates has introduced complimentary hygiene kits to be given to every passenger upon check in at Dubai International Airport and on flights to Dubai. These kits comprise of masks, gloves, antibacterial wipes and hand sanitiser. The hygiene kits supplement a slew of additional measures already introduced to keep customers safe.Gloves and masks are mandatory for all customers and employees at the airport in Dubai, while only masks are mandated on Emirates flights. On arrival at the airport, thermal scanners at various areas monitor the temperatures of all passengers and employees. Physical distancing indicators have been placed on the ground and at waiting areas to help travellers maintain the necessary distance at check-in, immigration, boarding and transfer areas.The airport team has also installed protective barriers at each check-in desk and immigration counter to provide additional safety reassurance to passengers and employees during interaction over the counter.

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New Normal Transit Passengers

Customers travelling through Dubai International Airport and transferring onto another flight, will go through thermal screening upon disembarkation. Transfer desks at the airport have also been installed with protective barriers as a precautionary measure. Airport staff, dressed in personal protective equipment (PPE) will direct customers from a safe distance for extra assistance. Customers will be given an additional hygiene kit at the gate before boarding their connecting flight.

New Normal Boarding

The boarding sequence has been staggered and passengers board by row, from the last row to the first, in small numbers.

The waiting area has also been modified to ensure all customers observe social distancing. Emirates boarding agents, dressed in personal protective equipment (PPE), will facilitate the boarding sequence. The boarding gates are deep cleaned and disinfected after the boarding of every flight.

New Normal On Board

All cabin crew on board will be fully kitted out in PPEs. To uphold the highest standards of safety and hygiene, Emirates has added a cabin service assistant (CSA) to the crew complement on flights over 1.5 hours. The CSAs will ensure lavatories are cleaned at frequent intervals of every 45 mins. Each lavatory has been equipped with sanitising soap and hand washing instructions.

New Normal, Goodbye Magazines

To minimise the risk of infection by touch, magazines and print reading material will not be available during this time. In premium classes, single use menus and wine lists will be provided to passengers.

New Normal for Sealed & Sterilised

Comfort items such as mattresses, pillows, blankets, headphones and toys will be hygienically sealed. Emirates will resume its service with hot meals, using high quality, cutlery and crockery, sterilised before each use.Cabin baggage have to be checked-in, and customers can only bring essential items such as a laptop, handbag, briefcase or baby items on board. Customers are reminded to bring pens to fill out Health Declaration Forms required for some destinations.

Emirates’ modern aircraft cabins have been fitted with advanced HEPA air filters which remove 99.97% of viruses and eliminate dust, allergens and germs from cabin air for a healthier and safer on-board environment. After its journey and on landing in Dubai, each aircraft will go through enhanced cleaning and disinfection processes to ensure safety and proper sanitation.

New Normal for Emirates Crew

To safeguard its employees, Emirates’ flight and cabin crew are provided with cars for pick up and drop off at their home at the beginning and end of their duty. Operating crew check in for their rostered flights in a dedicated crew airport facility before being transported to the aircraft.

Layovers in destination cities have been reduced where possible and on long-haul flights, where layovers are necessary, crew are put up in individual rooms in hotels. On return to Dubai, where all Emirates cabin crew are based, COVID-19 tests are done on all crew. Every crew member has been mandated a 14-day quarantine in their homes after every flight, unless they are on duty.

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Hope Probe Lifts Off in Historic Mission to Mars

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he United Arab Emirates created history with the successful launch of the Emirates Mars Mission (EMM)s’ Hope Probe from the Tanegashima Space Center in Japan, thus becoming the first interplanetary mission by any Arab country.

After liftoff, the Hope Probe successfully detached from the launch rocket, and first signals were received by the Control Center at Al Khawaneej in Dubai.

The first command from the ground control station were also transmitted to the Probe to deploy its solar panels, operate its satellite navigation systems, and launch its missile propulsion systems, effectively marking the start of the Probe’s journey to the Red Planet.

The journey is expected to last seven months, traveling a distance of 493 million km, before entering the Martian orbit in February 2021, coinciding with UAE’s Golden Jubilee celebrations.

The Hope Probe successfully lifted off at 01:58 am UAE time, after the countdown for the last 10 seconds was done in Arabic – the first time in the history of space missions when the countdown was in Arabic.

Success After the Launch Delay

Carrying the Hope Probe, the 289 tonnes and 53 metres-long Mitsubishi Heavy Industries [MHI] H2A launch vehicle aimed for the stars. In the initial stage of the launch, the solid fuel propellant lifted the rocket after detaching from the launch pad, before the first stage separation traversing the dense lower atmosphere.

With the first stage jettisoned, the second stage takes over which accelerates the payloads to orbital velocity. The second stage engine shuts down after reaching its specified orbital targets, and then fires again to propel the Hope Probe spacecraft on a trajectory towards Mars The Probe’s launch was delayed twice due to unstable weather conditions at the launch site in Tanegashima Island in Japan. Thick cloud cover and cold air layers disrupted the two previous launch dates on 15 and 17 July. The launch window lasts until 3 August 2020.

Weather conditions play a pivotal role in defining the timing for space missions due to their significant impact, especially in the upper atmosphere, to facilitate the rocket’s ascent into space as per its defined path. Weather conditions are checked and evaluated periodically before launchesThe successful launch of the Hope Probe culminates the constant efforts of Emirati engineers from the UAE Space Agency and the Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre who have worked round-the-clock at the launch site in Japan over the past three months. The engineers 62

have conducted all final technical tests, evaluations and follow-ups, supported by an Emirati team at MBRSC control station.

The Probe team also overcame all technical, logistical and technological challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic and committed to the action plan that included simulation tests and other scientific tasks.

Scientific Asset

In addition to the interim qualitative achievements, the successful transfer of the probe during its 83-hour journey by land, air and sea from the MBRSC to the launch station on Tanegashima Island was indeed noteworthy.

The achievements of the UAE scientific team within the probe project includes 200 new scientifictechnological designs, with 66 pieces of the Probe components manufactured in the UAE, in addition, the team helped in publishing 51 scientific papers, and 60,000 participants benefiting from the scientific and educational programs.

Probe schedule

As per its defined schedule, the Probe’s journey to the Red Planet will be covered in seven months, during which it will travel 493 million km. The Hope Probe is expected to reach the orbit of the Red Planet in February 2021, where it will remain for a full Martian year, the equivalent of 687 days.

The Probe will collect essential data, and provide the first comprehensive and complete picture of the climatic conditions on Mars throughout the year, the atmosphere changes during the day and between seasons of the year, monitoring Mars weather phenomena, temperature changes and climate patterns, in addition to revealing the causes behind surface erosion of the Red Planet.

The Hope Probe will collect this massive data on Mars and transmit it to the scientific data center in the UAE. The scientific team of the project in the UAE will index and analyze this data so that it will be shared with the scientific community to serve humanity.

The Hope Probe is carrying three instruments - the Emirates eXploration Imager [EXI], a digital camera that will capture high resolution images of Mars along with measuring water ice and ozone in the lower atmosphere through the Ultraviolet bands; the Emirates Mars InfraRed Spectrometer [EMIRS] – to measure global distribution of dust, ice cloud, and water vapor in the Martian lower atmosphere; and the Emirates Mars Ultraviolet Spectrometer [EMUS], which will measure oxygen and carbon monoxide in the thermosphere and the variability of hydrogen and oxygen in the upper atmosphere.

The Hope Probe, which is the first Arab interplanetary mission, carries a message of hope for all the people of the region to revive a rich history of Arab and Islamic achievements in science and embody the UAE’s ambition and its continuous drive to challenge and overcome the impossible and nurture this culture in the country’s citizens. It is also the UAE’s contribution to shaping and making a promising future for humanity.

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The New Normal Strategies in the Engineering Sector

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overnment, construction, engineering, technology and industrial business leaders must brace themselves for the (next) New Normal and turn challenges into an opportunity if they are to emerge as winners in a post-coronavirus (COVID-19) world, recent white paper published by management consulting firms Advisory Group and Consul-T has found.

According to ‘Beyond COVID-19: Adapting to a New Economic and Business Reality’ white paper, companies in Asian region and globally will operate in a radically different environment defined by lower revenue, changing competitive landscape, new business models, and rising economic protectionism.

Market disruptions due to the coronavirus pandemic will lead to a never before seen boom of mergers and acquisitions (M&A) as well as a surge in restructuring programs on both governmental and corporate level.

These disruptions will create a unique opportunity for industrial, construction, architecture and technology companies today to gain market share in a VUCA World (Volatility, Uncertainty, Complexity and Ambiguity) and transform into agile, resilient, and robust engineering organizations. Buoyed by historically high

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growth rates and solid demographic and political structures, the Asian nations are well positioned to adjust to this new economic environment and recover from the COVID-19 pandemic.

The paper outlines a multi-pronged approach encompassing eight main areas to help governments and organizations lead the way to and navigate robust fully the next economic and socials shifts.

• Engineering companies and governments with high level of digitalization have a big advantage over organizations that lag behind in technology adoption • Fully integrated industrial complexes will feel lower impact from the crisis compared to single service or product providers • Greater emphasis needs to be placed on stakeholder value, even if this is on cost of margins • Developing Special Economic Zones (SEZ) can help to attract global key players and create synergies in the industrial and engineering business community Industries such as travel and MICE (meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibitions), as well as leisure among others, are facing long-term implications on their profitability, while other sectors including construction, retail, e-commerce, the medical sector and IT services will only be confronted with managing short-term losses and a liquidity shortage, the paper adds.

Boris van Thiel, Owner & CEO, Consul-T, commented: “In these unprecedented times across the world today, government and engineering business leaders must establish strategies for a robust governance and business model, manage uncertainty and risk, and ensure long term business continuity.

Market challenges (VUCA World) create disruptions but also an opportunity for companies to emerge stronger from the crisis, build resilience for the future and transform their business.

Only those who act today and apply the lessons learnt to their operations will emerge as winners in a post-pandemic world.”

Marcus Meissner, Senior Partner, Advisory Group, added: “The economic repercussions from the coronavirus pandemic will completely disrupt the status quo, forcing businesses to swiftly adapt and transform or risk being left behind. We are already support several our customers in to transform into The New Normal World. Whether you need financial or M&A advice, or support with your supply chain operations, with a team of highly experienced professionals and an extensive network of partners, we provide a range of integrated services to help you safeguard your business and meet your challenges, whatever they may be.”

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Commvault Expands Global Leadership Team with New Regional Leads in EMEA and APJ

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ommvault (NASDAQ: CVLT), a recognized global enterprise software leader in the management of data across cloud and on-premises environments, today announced the strengthening of its global presence and expertise with the addition of two industry veterans to its executive leadership team.

Former Dell Technologies vice president and general manager of enterprise sales, Marco Fanizzi, and Callum Eade, former vice president, APJ for the Software Defined Data Center business at VMware, have joined Commvault as vice president of EMEA and vice president of APJ, respectively. Fanizzi has more than 30 years of experience in the enterprise data industry, covering multiple geographies and sectors. He will drive the company’s growth objectives across more than 70 markets in Europe, Middle East and Africa. Eade joins the company with extensive sales and business development experience and will be responsible for driving growth across Commvault’s diverse markets in APJ.

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“Marco and Callum are highly experienced, highly effective leaders and are joining an executive team with great chemistry and a history of working together and winning big,” said Riccardo Di Blasio, chief revenue officer at Commvault. “The industry’s most successful people are recognizing the opportunity ahead of us. We’re focused on the needs of our partners and customers and our objectives are clear – simplify, innovate and execute.

This is a new Commvault.”

Today’s appointments follow recent additions that have strengthened Commvault’s go-to-market team and reinvigorated its strategic vision for innovation and global growth. This includes the appointment of former EMC executive, David Boyle, as vice president of sales for the Americas as well as former VMware executive, Mercer Rowe to drive its worldwide channel strategy.

Commvault has also simultaneously laid the foundation of its vision of the cloud-enabled future with the acquisition of software-defined storage specialist Hedvig and the launch of Metallic, a Commvault venture offering SaaS-based data management and protection.

“Commvault has always been maniacally focused on providing value to its customers and partners. When you combine this with a history of innovation, you have a winning combination,” said Fanizzi. “Commvault was one of the first companies that bet big on solutions that seamlessly span private, public and hybrid clouds, and the recent acquisition of Hedvig and launch of Metallic solidified my belief that the direction of the company is clearly one of growth.”

“Commvault has evolved with a new CEO and global leadership, a new passion and a new approach,” said Eade. “With the best product in the world and a partner ecosystem to match, we help customers manage their data in a way that is unmatched by the competition. Why would they go anywhere else?”

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Why Video Surveillance Is Great for Retailers & Consumers

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ig brother has arrived – or perhaps it’s his better intentioned younger cousin.

Every day we are being watched whether we’re checking into a hotel, visiting a friend in hospital or simply out grocery shopping. Video surveillance technology – the CCTV age - is now a fact of life we are so used to that we simply overlook it.

Yet now smart Video Surveillance is likely to become increasingly important to retailers in the Asian region, which includes some of the world’s most famous and successful operators.

Leading surveillance solutions provider IDIS says next gen IP HD video surveillance technology will soon be watching us while we shop. And the company’s Senior Sales Manager, Jamil Al Asfar, says the advanced capabilities will ensure that when we do shop ’til we drop, we’ll do it ever more safely and securely.

“This is the case in all retail settings, from small shops and restaurants through to supermarkets and major shopping malls,” says Al Asfar. And the benefits go well beyond reduced crime for operators – the consumer could reap rewards as well.

“HD surveillance systems are being used increasingly to maximize store profits, reduce shrinkage, lower insurance premiums and deliver a significant cut in the number of shoplifting cases.

The resulting savings are big enough to allow stores to lower prices and become more competitive, not just in their physical stores but in the hard-fought online space as well,” explained Al Asfar.

Networked/IP Video Surveillance can apparently significantly reduce costs by allowing loss prevention managers to investigate and deal with incidents remotely. They can, for example, use smartphones and tablets instead of physically travelling to stores and this IDIS tech is already being used by major retail brands.

HD Video Surveillance enables fraud investigations by allowing investigators to zoom in on point of sale transactions and it helps tackle shoplifting and internal shrinkage, including opportunist theft and so-called ‘sweethearting’ crimes where staff may be tempted to collaborate in point of sale fraud. “If designed properly to give full coverage with no blind-spots, it’s an unbeatable tool for external and internal investigations,” explained Al Asfar. Stores are also using Video Surveillance to address health and safety risks. “Slips, trips and falls in particular are a growing 74

problem, with both opportunists and organised crime gangs attempting to make fraudulent insurance claims,” said Al Asfar.

High-definition fisheye cameras with panomorph lenses are being hailed as ideal counter measures because they deliver 360° views and capture HD images, enabling forensic investigations through the ability to retrospectively dewarp recordings.And Video Surveillance cameras can improve the whole shopping experience, not just deliver benefits instore.

“Cameras have a role to play around store exteriors too, deterring low level crime, vandalism and graffiti, protecting customer vehicles and improving safety in car parks, and helping with investigations,” explained Al Asfar. “And they are even helping store managers improve customer service with better staff training, performance reviews and, where serious performance problems are identified, through terminating employment contracts.” IDIS says that right now, the bestestablished video analytics tools for security and safety include trip zones, loitering detection and active tampering alerts. IDIS Deep Learning Analytics (IDLA) technology, for example, has been independently tested as 98% accurate, which makes it a valuable operational tool for busy retailers, reducing false alarms by distinguishing between genuine risk-events and harmless background activity.

This takes a lot of the strain off operators and helps to ensure that important events are no longer missed.

More advanced capabilities such as facial recognition and meta data filtering, it contends, are proving to have huge value too. “Trip zones are being used by retailers for triggering alerts when an unauthorised person crosses a virtual line – a typical example is someone wandering into a stock room. Similarly, the technique provides effective out of hours protection against store break-ins,” explained Al Asfar.

Loitering detection is particularly useful for mall operators. It can be set to identify a single suspicious person, or a gang, and the duration of loitering time can be varied depending on the location, while active tampering alerts are also important for critical areas, and can alert staff if a camera is blocked, or if its angle is moved or field of view changed.

And, of course, facial recognition is now a proven detection tool. By cross matching captured images against a database of known thieves and troublemakers it can allow alerts to be triggered before a crime occurs. The suspect’s face can be shared across branches or between stores in an entire mall, to warn of the possible threat – something which has long been done by vigilant security teams, but which can now be automated.

IDIS, has a camera line up for all retail settings, including discrete micro domes and covert pinhole modular cameras for higher end stores. With analysts forecasting that the retail sector will grow by about 22% to $308 billion in 2023 the stakes are high and making retail therapy safe, secure and increasingly affordable will sustain the region’s popular shopping experience for years to come.

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Overview

There are many moving pieces affecting the future of electric power development in emerging market. Unlike the past Independent Power Project models, which featured standardised take-or-pay contracts – today’s market demands more innovative incentives to ensure better availability, better performance, as well as more attractive and sustainable mixtures of fuel sources. Economies throughout developing countries urgently need to master the key tools, models, and lessons learned for transforming and strengthening today’s electricity sector. These include the latest models in negotiating Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs), in designing and managing new competitive power markets, as well as attracting the right mix of renewable energy sources.

This 4-day comprehensive workshop gives you clear explanations of the new models of PPA risk allocation, of designing and managing competitive power markets, attracting private investments in renewable energy, through a series of real case examples of contracts and markets. Case Studies will include real examples from Africa, Middle East, Asia, Europe and North America. Furthermore, cases stimulate independent thinking and discussion among participants.

Benefits of Attending • LEARN about all the essentials of different PPAs • NEGOTIATE fair and sustainable PPAs • STRUCTURE successful PPAs based upon your own company’s risk profile and risk allocation needs • EXPOSE to the frontiers of international experience in IPP development • LEARN theory and practice of pricing and tariff design • ANALYSE the relationship between Public, Private, and Government sector • PERFORM a policy and risk analysis of PPA contracts • EXPLORE a PPA relationship with EPC, O&M, Fuel Supply, and Interconnect Agreement • GAIN the tools and models in directing your country’s electricity transformation and market design plans • IMPROVE your awareness of the common pitfalls and mistakes to avoid in today’s private power investments

• LEAD successful power project finance transactions • IDENTIFY how financial derivatives can be used as an effective hedge of financial and electricity market based risks

Teaching Methodology The agenda will combine presented materials with plenty of opportunity for Q&A, interactive discussions, and the use of quantitative models to illustrate key learning points. Current market examples and data are utilised wherever helpful.

Course Certificate Upon the successful completion of this course, you will receive a Certificate of Completion bearing the signatures from both the Course Director and the Course Organiser. This Certificate will testify your endeavour and serve towards your professional advancement.

To Register/Enquire on this course, please contact:

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“Excellent! There are many interesting topics which cover almost all relevant issues in electricity market, such as market reform and PPA negotiation. And the speaker is simply great.”

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Power Purchase Agreement Structuring successful Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs), managing competitive electricity markets & attracting merchant power investments

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Benefits of Attending

Who Should Attend

■ LEARN about all the essentials of different PPAs ■ NEGOTIATE fair and sustainable PPAs ■ STRUCTURE successful PPAs based upon your own company’s risk profile and risk allocation needs ■ EXPOSE to the frontiers of international experience in IPP development ■ LEARN theory and practice of pricing and tariff design ■ ANALYSE the relationship between Public, Private, and Government sector ■ PERFORM a policy and risk analysis of PPA contracts ■ EXPLORE a PPA relationship with EPC, O&M, Fuel Supply, and Interconnect Agreement ■ GAIN the tools and models in directing your country’s electricity transformation and market design plans ■ IMPROVE your awareness of the common pitfalls and mistakes to avoid in today’s private power investments ■ LEAD successful power project finance transactions ■ IDENTIFY how financial derivatives can be used as an effective hedge of financial and electricity market based risks

■ Contract / Agreement Negotiators ■ Legal / Regulation / Compliance / Policy Analysts ■ Business Development Managers ■ Commercial Managers ■ Finance Controllers / Treasurers ■ Corporate Planners ■ Business & Accounting Analysts ■ Sales & Trading Managers ■ Structured / Project Finance Analysts ■ Economists / Investors ■ Chairman / CEO / Directors From sectors: ■ Electric Regulators & Ministries ■ Power & Utility Companies ■ IPP Developers ■ Banks / Investors ■ Energy Fuel Suppliers (Oil, Gas, Coal and Renewables) ■ Law Firms & Consultancy

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ENERGY INSIGHT

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Event Info Power Project Finance

7 – 11 September 2020, Johannesburg www.infocusinternational.com/powerprojectfinance

Overview

Project finance is widely used for large infrastructure projects including thermal and renewable power projects. The technique enables project risks to be allocated to the parties best able to manage them and facilitates the raising of long term debt without recourse to the project developer.

The correct allocation of risk through an appropriate commercial structure is the foundation of a sound financing plan and this course will develop these themes by walking through the commercial contracts and finance documentation and provide an understanding of how to determine the optimal amount of debt using cash flow and ratio analysis. Current circumstances in the African power project sector will be discussed.

Investment committees need to be sure that all risk aspects have been studied and the course will detail the key elements of the due diligence exercise. The course will also provide a guide on how to approach the debt market.

Benefits of Attending The course is intended to provide a firm understanding of the principles which create a bankable power project finance structure in terms of risk allocation and the commercial and financial structure. On completion of this course you will understand: • How a power project is structured and financed • How to identify power project risks and mitigation strategies • The role of the financial model and cash flow and ratio analysis • Debt sizing techniques • Project finance term sheets and loan documentation • Contract documentation • The due diligence process • How to efficiently identify viable project prospects • How to approach the debt market

• Project analysis & development • Commercial & legal • Commercial services suppliers (law, insurance etc.)

• Policy makers and policy advisors dealing with energy sector financial issues Teaching Methodology The agenda will combine presented materials with plenty of opportunity for Q&A, interactive discussions, and the use of quantitative models to illustrate key learning points. Current market examples and data are utilised wherever helpful.

Course Certificate Upon the successful completion of this course, you will receive a Certificate of Completion bearing the signatures from both the Course Director and the Course Organiser. This Certificate will testify your endeavour and serve towards your professional advancement.

Who Should Attend • Power project developer, investor or financier • Finance & accounting • Project finance & structured finance • Power project management

To Register/Enquire on this course, please contact:

Abigail Harris

Infocus International Tel: +65 6325 0215 Email: abigail@infocusinternational.com Website: www.infocusinternational.com/powerprojectfinance

Boo k3 pe sav e $ rsons “Excellent training with a world class and highly experienced specialist.”

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Senior Power Expert, Regulatory Commission for Electricity Sector, Senegal

Power Project Finance 7 – 11 September 2020, Johannesburg

Benefits of Attending The course is intended to provide a firm understanding of the principles which create a bankable power project finance structure in terms of risk allocation and the commercial and financial structure. On completion of this course you will understand: ■ How a power project is structured and financed ■ How to identify power project risks and mitigation strategies ■ The role of the financial model and cash flow and ratio analysis ■ Debt sizing techniques ■ Project finance term sheets and loan documentation ■ Contract documentation ■ The due diligence process ■ How to efficiently identify viable project prospects ■ How to approach the debt market

Who Should Attend Including but not limited to people working in: ■ Power project developer, investor or financier ■ Finance & accounting ■ Project finance & structured finance ■ Power project management ■ Project analysis & development ■ Commercial & legal ■ Commercial services suppliers (law, insurance etc.)

■ Policy makers and policy advisors dealing with energy sector financial issues

Supported by: OFFSHORE MAGAZINE

ENERGY INSIGHT

E: abigail@infocusinternational.com

www.infocusinternational.com/powerprojectfinance

Event Info Electricity Economics in Changing Electricity Markets 16 – 18 November 2020, Singapore www.infocusinternational.com/electricityeconomics

Overview

Are you ready for the new challenges & opportunities as power markets around the world evolve?

This is an essential core knowledge course for those involved in the business or regulation of the power industry.

It leads you through a clear, accessible and thorough examination of the economics of power generation, from power plant cost influences to end-customer prices. It contextualises this analysis with key consideration of industry drivers and trends, including increasingly liberalised and competitive markets, evolving policy support and management frameworks, the growth and integration of renewable power sources, and the restructuring of power systems towards more decentralised operations.

A highly interactive presentation style allows for plenty of Q&A and time to discuss the issues from multiple stakeholder perspectives; including power plant owners, investors, policymakers and energy customers. This course is an essential primer for those seeking to navigate successful business routes through transitioning electricity systems.

Benefits of Attending • Clear, independent and businessfocused introduction • Language designed for non-experts; particularly senior executives, policymakers & investment decision-makers • Core knowledge building, including up-to-the-minute examples from markets around the world • Interactive discussion of key market and economic variables • Quantification of key issues using simple numerical calculations, real data and Excel-based tools We will examine these key questions: • Which variables drive the economics of electricity generation?

• How do generation costs combine with other factors to produce end-use electricity prices?

• How are current technology & system trends impacting electricity costs and prices?

• What are policymakers doing to keep costs down?

• Who are the key stakeholders and influencers on electricity economics?

• What are the value-chain impacts of market Liberalisation and Competition?

• How are solar and wind power (and other low-carbon options) changing market environments?

• and many more!

Who Should Attend: • Power generators, utilities and IPPs • Investors, including commercial and development banks, venture capital and private equity • Policymakers and policy advisors • Transmission / Distribution system operators (grid) • Power system vendors & EPC contractors • Large electricity users • Commercial services suppliers (law, insurance etc.)

Teaching Methodology The agenda will combine presented materials with plenty of opportunity for Q&A, interactive discussions, and the use of quantitative models to illustrate key learning points. Current market examples and data are utilised wherever helpful.

Course Certificate Upon the successful completion of this course, you will receive a Certificate of Completion bearing the signatures from both the Course Director and the Course Organiser. This Certificate will testify your endeavour and serve towards your professional advancement.

To Register/Enquire on this course, please contact:

Abigail Harris

Infocus International Tel: +65 6325 0215 Email: abigail@infocusinternational.com Website: www.infocusinternational.com/electricityeconomics

BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND “I enjoyed the course with lots of demonstrations and case studies. The facilitator was just marvellous, up to the game. It was a value for money workshop.”

Shadric Namalomba, Director of Finance, Electricity Generation Company Malawi

Electricity Economics

in Changing Electricity Markets The new economics of power markets in a low-carbon world

16 – 18 November 2020, Singapore Book 3 persons and save

$300 each

Benefits of Attending ■ ■ ■ ■ ■

Clear, independent and business-focused introduction Language designed for non-experts; particularly senior executives, policymakers & investment decision-makers Core knowledge building, including up-to-the-minute examples from markets around the world Interactive discussion of key market and economic variables Quantification of key issues using simple numerical calculations, real data and Excel-based tools

We will examine these key questions: ■ Which variables drive the economics of electricity generation?

■ How do generation costs combine with other factors to produce end-use electricity prices?

■ How are current technology & system trends impacting electricity costs and prices?

■ What are policymakers doing to keep costs down?

■ Who are the key stakeholders and influencers on electricity economics?

■ What are the value-chain impacts of market liberalisation and competition?

■ How are solar and wind power (and other low-carbon options) changing market environments?

■ and many more!

Who Should Attend ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■

Power generators, utilities and IPPs Investors, including commercial and development banks, venture capital and private equity Policymakers and policy advisors Transmission / Distribution system operators (grid) Power system vendors & EPC contractors Large electricity users Commercial services suppliers (law, insurance etc.)

Supported by: OFFSHORE MAGAZINE

ENERGY INSIGHT

E: abigail@infocusinternational.com

www.infocusinternational.com/electricityeconomics

Event Info Gas & LNG Markets, Contracts & Pricing 16 – 20 March 2020, Singapore 28 Sep – 2 Oct 2020, Port of Spain 23 – 27 Nov 2020, Singapore www.infocusinternational.com/gaslng

Overview

Due to the complex geopolitical nature of gas/ LNG sourcing and long term nature of gas transactions between buyers and sellers, it is commercially prudent for those involved in thisprocess to know the global gas & LNG supply & markets condition, available methodologies for price determination, contract structure and negotiation techniques. Any misjudgement in any of these areas could result in wrong sourcing decisions, significant adverse financial consequences and legal liabilities.

This course has, therefore, been designed to enable the professionals in the gas sector and gas advisory services to make right sourcing decision, construct gas/LNG contracts and negotiate from a position of strength and knowledge in order to gain a competitive edge in the process.

Course Highlights • Global gas/LNG market and market structure in Asia Pacific, Africa, Middle East, Europe and USA regions • Current gas/LNG outlook and trends • Contract terminology and construction operational, commercial and legal basis of gas, LNG and Gas Transportation Contracts • Principles of gas/LNG Sales and Purchase Agreement (GSPA/SPA), Gas Transportation Agreement (GTA) and Regasification Agreements • Gas/LNG pricing principles, current practice and price indexation in competitive gas markets • Contracting and negotiation - proven techniques Benefits of Attending • Background knowledge to framework to facilitate gas/LNG commercial decisions • Understanding current trends of the gas organisation structure • Knowledge of the underlying rationale for gas contract terms and conditions • Learn to construct gas, LNG and gas transportation contracts and negotiate them • Understanding of techniques of gas/LNG price setting in competitive markets • Awareness of operation of trading hubs, spot and arbitrage • Holistic understanding of what is required to put a new supply chain in place Who Should Attend Energy professionals including but not limited to:

• Purchasing/Supply Chain • Legal/Contracts Negotiation • Commercial • Finance/Pricing • Marketing • Trading • Sales/Business Development • Project Finance • Corporate Planning From Sectors: • Natural gas E&P • Gas/LNG trade, shipping, transmission, distribution • Government agencies • Gas based power generation • Gas/LNG related project finance, asset management, hedge funds, equity/fixed income • Gas pipeline and high pressure transportation Course Certificate Upon the successful completion of this course, you will receive a Certificate of Completion bearing the signatures from both the Course Director and the Course Organiser. This Certificate will testify your endeavour and serve towards your professional advancement.

To Register/Enquire on this course, please contact:

Weslyn Lee

Infocus International Group Tel: +65 6325 0274 Email: abigail@infocusinternational.com Website: www.infocusinternational.com/gaslng

5 day course “The best gas / LNG course I have ever attended. I will gladly recommend it to anyone.” by past participant, Chevron

GAS & LNG

MARKETS, CONTRACTS & PRICING A comprehensive all-in-one course addressing all key elements for successful gas & LNG business strategies

16 – 20 Mar 2020 Singapore 28 Sep – 2 Oct 2020 Port of Spain 23 – 27 Nov 2020 Singapore

Course Highlights ■ Global gas/LNG market and market structure in Asia Pacific, Africa, Middle East, Europe and USA regions ■ Current gas/LNG outlook and trends ■ Contract terminology and construction - operational, commercial and legal basis of gas, LNG and Gas Transportation Contracts ■ Principles of gas/LNG Sales and Purchase Agreement (GSPA/SPA), Gas Transportation Agreement (GTA) and Regasification Agreements ■ Gas/LNG pricing principles, current practice and price indexation in competitive gas markets ■ Contracting and negotiation - proven techniques

Benefits of Attending ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■

Background knowledge to framework to facilitate gas/LNG commercial decisions Understanding current trends of the gas organisation structure Knowledge of the underlying rationale for gas contract terms and conditions Learn to construct gas, LNG and gas transportation contracts and negotiate them Understanding of techniques of gas/LNG price setting in competitive markets Awareness of operation of trading hubs, spot and arbitrage Holistic understanding of what is required to put a new supply chain in place

Book 3 persons and save

$600 each

Supported by: OFFSHORE MAGAZINE

ENERGY INSIGHT

E: abigail@infocusinternational.com

www.infocusinternational.com/gaslng

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