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DIGITIMES Asia: Why TSMC may have different strategies in Japan and Arizona? Q&A with former TSMC General Counsel Richard Thurston

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024

Based on your experience in Japan and your work at TSMC, why is semiconductor manufacturing so successful in this part of Asia?

Key Points: 
  • Based on your experience in Japan and your work at TSMC, why is semiconductor manufacturing so successful in this part of Asia?
  • In Japan, pure-play foundries have not yet been successful, and making this business model work in Japan will be challenging.
  • Therefore, I've been in a unique position to observe the successful development of the semiconductor industry in these Asian countries.
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Tenstorrent RISC-V and Chiplet Technology Selected to Build the Future of AI in Japan

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024

In addition to the IP licensing portion of this deal, Tenstorrent will work with LSTC as a collaborative innovation partner to co-design the chip that will redefine AI performance in Japan.

Key Points: 
  • In addition to the IP licensing portion of this deal, Tenstorrent will work with LSTC as a collaborative innovation partner to co-design the chip that will redefine AI performance in Japan.
  • Long known to offer the highest performing RISC-V CPU technology in the market, Tenstorrent will leverage its Ascalon RISC-V CPU core technology to co-develop a RISC-V CPU chiplet for LSTC's new edge AI accelerator.
  • "The edge AI accelerator will incorporate LSTC's AI chiplet along with Tenstorrent's RISC-V and peripheral chiplet technology.
  • "As a next-generation semiconductor design technology, we will promote the development of edge AI accelerators dedicated to edge inference processing applications, including generative AI, through international collaboration.

LexisNexis Names Lumus as One of the World's Top Innovators in "Innovation Momentum 2024: The Global Top 100" Report

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Monday, February 26, 2024

NESS ZIONA, Israel, Feb. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Lumus, the pioneering developer of reflective or geometric waveguide technology for augmented reality (AR) eyewear, today announced that it has been named in the third annual "Innovation Momentum Global Top 100" report by LexisNexis®. The Top 100 recognizes companies advancing innovative solutions to today's challenges and laying the intellectual property foundations for further breakthroughs.

Key Points: 
  • The Top 100 recognizes companies advancing innovative solutions to today's challenges and laying the intellectual property foundations for further breakthroughs.
  • Lumus' robust portfolio includes more than 430 issued patents, with more than 540 patents pending, placing it among the world's top patent holders for augmented reality optics.
  • "Our patent portfolio reflects our strategy of maximizing our innovation potential through razor sharp focus and long-term persistence," said Lumus VP of Intellectual Property Mike Adel.
  • Innovation Momentum builds on the Patent Asset Index, a unique patent evaluation methodology featured in the analytics platform LexisNexis® PatentSight®.

Mobly Secures $2.5 Million Seed Round to Transform Lead Capture and Qualification in B2B

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Monday, February 26, 2024

LEHI, Utah, Feb. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Mobile software company, Mobly, today announced it raised $2.5 million in seed funding. The company's financing round is led by Peterson Ventures, with participation from VITALIZE Venture Capital, Peak Ventures, Tenzing Capital, Upstream Ventures, and Service Provider Capital, as well as several strategic angel investors. Taylor Jones, principal at Peterson Ventures, will also join Mobly's board of directors and Caroline Casson, partner at VITALIZE Venture Capital, will be a board observer.

Key Points: 
  • LEHI, Utah, Feb. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Mobile software company, Mobly , today announced it raised $2.5 million in seed funding.
  • The typical lead capture and qualification process at events is expensive, manual, and slow.
  • We believe Mobly will redefine lead capture and qualification for event marketers."
  • Be sure to meet the Mobly team at B2B Marketing Exchange in booth #114 to learn more and see a demo.

Lightspeed Invests in RobCo's Growth Journey towards SME Robotics Automation Leadership

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Monday, February 26, 2024

Company is on track to become Europe's leader in autonomous and intelligent robotics.

Key Points: 
  • Company is on track to become Europe's leader in autonomous and intelligent robotics.
  • MUNICH, Feb. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- RobCo, an expert in modular, affordable, and connected robotics automation solutions for SMEs, welcomes global venture powerhouse Lightspeed Venture Partners as a new investor in a recent financing round (Series B).
  • The company raised $42.5 million from Lightspeed and additional investors to fuel its development and growth trajectory.
  • "We are only at the beginning of an extensive journey in automation and aim to become a leader in modular robot automation for SMEs in Europe.

Lightspeed Invests in RobCo's Growth Journey towards SME Robotics Automation Leadership

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Monday, February 26, 2024

Company is on track to become Europe's leader in autonomous and intelligent robotics.

Key Points: 
  • Company is on track to become Europe's leader in autonomous and intelligent robotics.
  • MUNICH, Feb. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- RobCo, an expert in modular, affordable, and connected robotics automation solutions for SMEs, welcomes global venture powerhouse Lightspeed Venture Partners as a new investor in a recent financing round (Series B).
  • The company raised $42.5 million from Lightspeed and additional investors to fuel its development and growth trajectory.
  • "We are only at the beginning of an extensive journey in automation and aim to become a leader in modular robot automation for SMEs in Europe.

Zeki Research Publishes State of AI Talent 2024 Report

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Friday, February 23, 2024

LONDON, Feb. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Zeki Research, a UK-based talent intelligence platform that provides actional intelligence on top science and engineering talent published a Zeki Horizon Report: The State of AI Talent 2024 today.

Key Points: 
  • Analysis shows top AI talent are highly mobile, small companies outpace big tech hiring efforts, the health sector is outpacing all others in acquiring AI talent, and more
    LONDON, Feb. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Zeki Research, a UK-based talent intelligence platform that provides actional intelligence on top science and engineering talent published a Zeki Horizon Report: The State of AI Talent 2024 today .
  • Zeki's analysis also shows which countries have emerged as importers or exporters of top AI talent.
  • The health sector, particularly in Europe, has attracted a twenty-fold increase in top AI talent in the last 10 years.
  • There are uniform trends globally which form early in the career of top AI talent.

Zeki Research Publishes State of AI Talent 2024 Report

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Friday, February 23, 2024

LONDON, Feb. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Zeki Research, a UK-based talent intelligence platform that provides actional intelligence on top science and engineering talent published a Zeki Horizon Report: The State of AI Talent 2024 today.

Key Points: 
  • Analysis shows top AI talent are highly mobile, small companies outpace big tech hiring efforts, the health sector is outpacing all others in acquiring AI talent, and more
    LONDON, Feb. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Zeki Research, a UK-based talent intelligence platform that provides actional intelligence on top science and engineering talent published a Zeki Horizon Report: The State of AI Talent 2024 today .
  • Zeki's analysis also shows which countries have emerged as importers or exporters of top AI talent.
  • The health sector, particularly in Europe, has attracted a twenty-fold increase in top AI talent in the last 10 years.
  • There are uniform trends globally which form early in the career of top AI talent.

Self Esteem Brands, LLC reports worldwide growth in 2023 across fitness, wellness franchise brands

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Thursday, February 22, 2024

WOODBURY, Minn., Feb. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Self Esteem Brands (SEB), the world's largest portfolio of purpose-driven health and personal care franchise brands, closed 2023 with year-over-year growth across a set of business and member metrics that show continued demand worldwide for franchising and personal health services.

Key Points: 
  • Across SEB's portfolio of brands, combined franchise sales grew by more than 500 units worldwide, including 284 new non-U.S. locations and systemwide revenues up 12.3% over 2022.
  • New countries joining include Anytime Fitness master franchisees in France and Austria, while franchise locations in Canada consolidated under a new master franchisee.
  • "We are encouraged by the 2023 growth across our portfolio of brands and system and see strong gains to be made both in the U.S. and in new countries and regions worldwide."
  • Stronger U, the virtual health and nutrition service which Self Esteem Brands acquired in 2021, also showed evidence of improvements in health and wellness outcomes.

Supply Chain Resources Group Bolsters Leadership Team with Esteemed Board of Advisors

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Thursday, February 22, 2024

Her operational expertise helping customers improve quality, reduce costs, and manage risks further strengthens the strategic vision of the leadership team.

Key Points: 
  • Her operational expertise helping customers improve quality, reduce costs, and manage risks further strengthens the strategic vision of the leadership team.
  • Mahesh Krishnamurti (New York, NY & Mumbai, India) brings a strategic and global perspective to Supply Chain Resources Group.
  • "We are thrilled to welcome such a distinguished group of professionals to our Board of Advisors," said Xander Kameny , CFO/COO at Supply Chain Resources Group. "
  • The expanded Board of Advisors reflects Supply Chain Resources Group 's dedication to fostering a dynamic and forward-thinking leadership team.