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ith social distancing measures in place and confined spaces avoided, it is no surprise that most people view air travel as something particularly unsafe. After all, many studies reveal that COVID-19 infections typically take place within crowded places, like a restaurant.

In fact, in the latter part of January, a limited study showed that within a restaurant with no windows and relied solely on air conditioning, social distancing measures did not help two of the infected diners. They were seated ten feet away from the primary customer with the virus, and they were even seating in different tables. But after undergoing the test, they came out positive, all because of the restaurant’s flow of air.

As demonstrated by the study, air conditioners in restaurants blow the air horizontally from one table to another. This became the major factor in the infections inside confined spaces like an enclosed built environment with poor ventilation.

However, the same cannot be said of aircraft cabins, mainly since its ventilation system is configured differently. Instead of blowing recycled air across, the cabin’s system blows it downward and out of the airplane through a filter called

Airplane’s HEPA Filter Prevents Coronavirus Spread High-Efficiency Particle Filters (HEPA).

HEPA filters are proven to be an asset when it comes to sieving through particles the size of SARS-CoV-2. Add this to the fact that airplanes replace the air inside the cabin with fresh air every two to three minutes, diluting the cabin air and making the microbes less likely to infect people.

Taking advantage of these features that most aircraft have, a Seattle-based company came up with the idea of creating a 3D-printed nozzle that can be retrofitted to the current HEPA filters. This will then create an invisible shield for the passengers, as air in every seat will always be directed downward instead of across the neighboring seats.

With this design, airlines will no longer need to empty some seats to practice social distancing, as the air flow inside the cabin will be enough precautionary measure.

* 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 Airplane’s HEPA Filter Prevents Coronavirus Spread

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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.

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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.

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In a time where people are encouraged to stay six feet apart from each other and avoid confined spaces, naturally, many are concerned about the health safety of air travel. This comes as no surprise since last January 24 when the novel coronavirus spread was limited, nine people eating at a restaurant in Guangzhou were infected by a diner from Wuhan who unknowingly had the disease. The study regarding this scenario revealed that even social distancing has limitations. Of the nine infected diners, two were seated ten feet away at a separate table from the customer from Wuhan.

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The key factor that contributed to this infection was the direction of air flow as concluded by the researchers at the Guangzhou Center for Disease Control and Prevention. The restaurant where this infection occurred has no windows and relies solely on air conditioners that ingest air from inside and blow it back out. Because of this, the large droplets that should have remained in the air for a short time and traveled only short distances had been propagated by the strong airflow from the air conditioners.

Airflow and ventilation now become a relevant factor in aircrafts, as airplanes are thought to function like that of the restaurant: recycling air within itself. However, the direction of airflow is actually different in an aircraft. Instead of moving the air horizontally across the tables and diners, the airflow in the aircraft cabin moves vertically. Air comes out of the top of the cabin and on the side walls. It is then ingested out through the grilles on the bottom of the cabin.

This design practically creates a vertical airflow direction, and under normal circumstances, microbes will not pass through the ventilation system of the aircraft, according to the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) in February. This is thanks to the fact that airplanes replace the cabin air every two to three minutes. As the aircraft engines pull fresh air in, they mix it with the cabin air that goes through a High-Efficiency Particle Filters (HEPA), capturing over 99.97% of micron particles.

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HEPA filters have indicated good performance in screening particles of the SARS-CoV-2 virus size as advised by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) in April. Most aircraft already employ these types of filters in their cabins, and that is what Seattle-based design firm Teague takes advantage of.

In order to put up precautionary measures in crowded spaces, like an aircraft cabin, and prepare for extreme cases, such as a passenger sneezing or coughing without a mask, Teague plans on retrofitting HEPA filters in most airplanes. The plan is to divert the air downward at high pressure. This way, it will not circulate to the neighboring seats, thus keeping even the middle seat, which airlines typically empty to practice social distancing, safe and sound.

The company explains that rather than distance, airflow should be kept in mind when setting up precautionary measures against COVID-19.

Although the HEPA filters are already an asset in itself, Teague proposed a design that will take things a step further. This design will create invisible germ isolation units, all with the use of blades of air.

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warm or cold air curtains people typically see inside airports and retail stores.

The typical air curtain is meant to keep the warm or cool air inside the vicinity, but the concept of the AirShield is to create a barrier around each seat and disrupt the normal airflow. With this, any particulate matter hanging in the air of each seat will immediately be directed downward and out of the cabin via the HEPA filters. The AirShield is practically a “grill” made out of 3D-printed nozzles that aircraft technicians can simply retrofit over the existing air gaspers.

For those airlines who don’t have HEPA filters, they should simply turn off recirculation fans to avoid the use of recycled cabin air completely. CAAC, on the other hand, advised airports to increase their ventilation in terminals, as well.

Although EASA suggests that there be an empty seat between passengers like most airlines are already employing, this is not actually mandatory. They do suggest that passengers wear a mask while inside the cabin, something that will be impractical to do in restaurants.

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Building Thermal Insulation Market to Cross $35bn by 2025: Global Market Insights, Inc.

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sia Pacific building thermal insulation market share is likely to expand at over 5.5% CAGR from 2019 to 2025 driven by rising disposable income, rapid urbanization and stringent government regulations for reduction of carbon footprint.

The building thermal insulation market demand is set to rise from USD 25 billion in 2018 to around USD 35 billion by 2025, according to a 2019 Global Market Insights, Inc. report. Increasing penetration of sustainable construction materials owing to stringent government initiatives for saving electricity for minimizing the electricity loss and natural resources are among key factors driving the building thermal insulation market growth.

Rise in global temperature is likely to increase energy consumption and electricity bills will support product penetration rate. Superior thermal padding properties help in maintaining the desired temperature and reducing the cost for heating or air-conditioning across the residential, commercial and industrial applications.

Shifting focus towards energy conservation, improved management of natural resources will propel the building thermal insulation market growth. Strong applications scope for reducing the fuel utilization, improving the energy consumption of the buildings while offering a conformable environment will positively influence the industry development. Rising consumer spending on the separate/private residence due to changing lifestyles towards nuclear families will drive product scope.

Increasing awareness to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in conjunction with rising population will positively drive the industry growth. Favorable government policies pertaining to the development of housing sectors such as the Affordable Housing Institute (AHI) and Government led Energy Company Obligation Scheme (ECO) will escalate the product demand.

However, increasing crude oil prices and lack of awareness regarding the benefits of the product may hamper the product price trend.

Building thermal insulation market from closed cell materials accounted for more than 40% of the industry share in 2018. Key factors including excellent thermal & moisture resistance properties along with relatively high strength per unit weight will provide strong application outlook.

Additionally, EPS and XPS foam are available in various thickness ranging from 15 mm to 100 mm depending upon the customer requirement and structure specification, this will positively drive the segment growth.

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Roof segment will witness CAGR at over 4.5% up to 2025. Favorable government policies and schemes in terms of subsidies and tax benefits will steer the demand for the product in roof application. For instance, the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority (EECA) of New Zealand, under the Warmer Kiwi Homes scheme provide exemptions that cover around twothirds of the cost of ceiling and underfloor areas to encourage the use of padding and renewable materials in the construction of buildings. Moreover, with the evolution of novel Chinese companies providing competitively priced roofing material, the demand from the roofing segment is expected to exhibit significant growth.

Residential leads the building thermal insulation market accounting for over 55% of the industry share in 2018. Development in the whole house systems design approach to improve the overall energy efficacy for the new residential constructions will induce a positive effect on the overall market growth. Rapid growth in urbanization along with shifting trend toward nuclear families are among major factors propelling the industry growth.

Asia Pacific building thermal insulation market will witness CAGR of over 5.5% from 2019 to 2025.

Rising disposable income, rapid urbanization and stringent government regulations for reduction of carbon footprint are among the key factors stimulating the growth of the product across the region.

Europe leads the building thermal insulation market accounting for over 45% of the industry share in 2018. Rising awareness of green construction, smart infrastructure, and IoT would drive the industry in Europe. Rapid increase in the renovation and retrofitting activities in the Western Europe will proliferate the demand from the residential sector. Moreover, the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive in Europe has set a minimum performance standard for new construction and major renovation in the structures for the installation of such shielding materials.

Kingspan Group, Armacell, Saint-Gobain, Huntsman International, Knauf Gips KG, Dow Chemical Company, Johns Manville, Owens Corning, and BASF Polyurethanes are among major building thermal insulation manufacturers. Global industry share is fragmented with the presence of medium and large multinational corporations and regional players. The manufacturers are involved in product innovations, production capacity expansions, new product launches, mergers and acquisitions for gaining a competitive share. For instance, in April 2015, Dow Chemical Company collaborated with Honeywell to deliver a superior and sustainable appliance padding technology that would help in achieving energy efficiency targets.

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Haier Smart Home Continues its Climb up the Fortune Global 500 Ranking up to 448

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aier Smart Home Co., Ltd. (styled as ‘Haier Smart Home’, formerly ‘Qingdao Haier’, 600690.SH) continues to climb the Fortune Global 500 list rising to 448 place from 499 last year. Fortune released the ranking on its website on July 22. Following the renaming of Haier subsidiary Haier Smart Home in June of this year, the company has been gearing up to accelerate its smart home ecosystem brand strategy.

Unlike most smart home solutions, which are typically connected by IoT (Internet of Things) technologies, Haier Smart Home emphasises a user-centred connection based on lifestyle, represented by the brand’s iconic “5 Smart Home Spaces” smart living-room, kitchen, bedroom, bathroom, and laundry room. For example, in the bedroom, you will find Haier’s “smart pillow” which monitor’s your sleeping patterns and can give instructions to other devices in the room to meet your needs, such as lowing the air-conditioner accordingly or waking you up when ready.

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Not only are these devices designed to adjust to the needs of individuals, but they are customised as well. Products and solutions have been designed to meet the needs of different cultures and individual habits of users through its seven global brands - Haier, GE Appliances, Fisher & Paykel, AQUA, Candy, Casarte and Leader.

Haier Smart Home has also sped up its marketing campaigns after its renaming. On June 18, the day of its renaming, Haier Smart Home initiated the construction of China’s biggest smart home experience centre in Shanghai, before going on to release the “Conductor� high-end smart home solution under the brand Casarte in Chongqing on June 21. In July Haier Smart Home launched a new marketing strategy during the China (Guangzhou) International Building Decoration Fair and and announced the biggest high-end smart home manufacturing plant in China to be built in Shanghai.

Haier Smart Home now has set up over 3,500 smart home experience centres in China and plans to build more centres in Europe, America and Southeast Asia.

Haier Smart Home was recently recognized by BrandZ as the most valuable ecosystem brand in the world. Before its renaming, Haier Smart Home was already ranked top for ten consecutive years in the large home appliances market. The rebranding and globalisation of its smart home solutions will enable Haier to continue its first-class service for users around the world.

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Gree Commercial sees bright future in US

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hina’s biggest air-conditioner manufacturer, Gree Electric Appliances Inc, is gaining popularity in the US market with its commercial products as the US heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning (HVAC) industry is calling for products that use clean energy and are energy efficient.

“They’re filling a number of needs within the marketplace” that remained unmet until now, said Don Heimstaedt, principal at Tower Enterprises of NY and NJ, LLC, who has been in the air-conditioning industry for more than 40 years.

Tower serves as one of the exclusive manufacturer representatives of Y & N-Gree Commercial USA — the master distributor for Gree commercial VRF.

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Gree’s solar-powered, high-efficiency products are especially welcome in the New York region, as New York Governor Andrew Cuomo unveiled his Green New Deal initiative to achieve 100 percent carbon-free electricity by 2040.

Gree Electric Applicance’s solar products are recognized globally. In February 2017, Gree’s photovoltaic HVAC system received the world’s first Underwriter Laboratories (UL) certificate for its innovative, direct-drive hybrid power supply model.

Gree won two other UL certificates in 2018, one of which was also in the solar category.

Another signature product series Gree brought to the US market, its patented packaged terminal air conditioner variable refrigerant flow (PTAC VRF) series, not only is free from fossil fuels, but is also very quiet and energy efficient.

While traditional PTAC models, widely used across the US by hotels, apartment buildings, and hospitals, often require fossil fuels, Gree has creatively integrated into the models of the VRF system — a widely recognized energysaving and cost-saving technology.

Gree’s products are easy replacements as they fit into the same 16-by-42-inch sleeves — basically the industrial standards for most PTAC models.

Gree is also bringing products that excel in heating performance under extremely low ambient conditions, such as its patented autoheat three-cylinder, two-stage compressor ultraheat HVAC. The models are certified by UL to deliver 100 percent heating capacity at minus-4 degrees Fahrenheit outdoors, an 80 percent heating capacity at minus-22 degrees Fahrenheit outdoors, and stable operations at minus-31 degrees Fahrenheit outdoors.

“This is something that exceeds the industry standards,” Heimstaedt said.

Gree’s products “got a lot of praise and recognition from owners, architects, and engineers for the technology,” he added.

Six years into the US market, Y & N-Gree Commercial USA has made great efforts to identify local needs. And Gree’s Chinese headquarters have strong research and development capabilities to find solutions to those needs.

The company has 14 research institutes and nearly 1,000 laboratories in China. And among Gree’s 90,000 global employees, nearly 15 percent, or 13,000, are technical engineers.

“We have the ETL, UL and AHRI certifications for all our US products,” said Dr. Wenqing Bouche-Pillon, vice-president of marketing at Y & N-Gree Commercial USA. While Gree is a global brand — ranked among the top 300 on the Forbes 2018 Global 2000 list of the world’s biggest companies with nearly $24 billion in sales, as a foreign brand it has

partnered with experienced local distributors to approach US consumers.

The company has set up a sales system in 22 states and aims to expand this year.

“We believe the best is yet to come, because we fit in the market demand here in the United States,” which is lessening the use of fossil fuel, shifting to renewable energy, pursuing energy conservation and elevating comfort levels, said Bouche-Pillon.

“We commit to providing the best quality and comfort to the US community, to be a part of this culture and people,” she said.

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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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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

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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

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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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