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Seafood Expo Asia to Set Tenth Edition in Singapore in 2022

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Tuesday, December 7, 2021

Seafood Expo Asia is the seafood marketplace for Asia bringing together industry suppliers from around the world with seafood buyers from across Asia.

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  • Seafood Expo Asia is the seafood marketplace for Asia bringing together industry suppliers from around the world with seafood buyers from across Asia.
  • "Seafood Expo Asia is the definitive seafood tradeshow for Asia, and its presence in Singapore shows the continued confidence our valued partners place in Singapore as a safe, reliable and trusted destination for business events.
  • The 2022 edition of Seafood Expo Asia will bring back its business matchmaking program in Singapore to facilitate targeted meetings between exhibitors and high-volume buyers and importers at the event.
  • The company's global seafood portfolio of expositions and media includes Seafood Expo North America/Seafood Processing North America, Seafood Expo Global/Seafood Processing Global, Seafood Expo Asia and SeafoodSource.com.

IDEMIA ID2Travel Delivers End-To-End Frictionless Biometric Travel Experience in North America

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Monday, December 6, 2021

RESTON, Va., Dec. 6, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- IDEMIA I&S North America, the leading identity security and authentication solutions provider, announced today the first-of-its-kind travel platform, ID2Travel is launching in North America.

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  • RESTON, Va., Dec. 6, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- IDEMIA I&S North America, the leading identity security and authentication solutions provider, announced today the first-of-its-kind travel platform, ID2Travel is launching in North America.
  • Based on identity management and biometric identification, ID2Travel is a passenger facilitation solution that improves the traveler experience to deliver efficient, secure and frictionless travel.
  • "ID2Travel is transforming the entire travel experience," said Lisa Sullivan, Senior Vice President, Travel and Transport, IDEMIA I&S North America.
  • IDEMIA is the only company that has successfully delivered a complete biometric enrollment to gate frictionless passenger facilitation solution ( Fast and Seamless travel at Changi by IDEMIA , Aroport Paris Orly, a biometric journey from check-in to boarding , Iceland's Comprehensive Entry/Exit System with IDEMIA ).

Mirakl Survey Shows Global Consumers Starting Holiday Shopping Earlier and Increasing Use of Online Marketplaces

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Wednesday, November 17, 2021

In 2020, the impact of the global pandemic caused online holiday shopping to increase by nearly 50% year-over-year, jumping from 31% in 2019 to 46%.

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  • In 2020, the impact of the global pandemic caused online holiday shopping to increase by nearly 50% year-over-year, jumping from 31% in 2019 to 46%.
  • One year later, the average consumer again plans to conduct 46% of all holiday shopping online, even with the reopening of storefronts and shopping centers.
  • "As a result of supply chain disruptions and unpredictable product availability, global consumers are starting their holiday shopping earlier than ever before and using online shopping to avoid disappointment," said Adrien Nussenbaum, co-founder and co-CEO of Mirakl.
  • Similar to global respondents, Mirakl found more than half (52%) of U.S. consumers are shopping earlier than in previous years for holiday gifts, with 40% of respondents beginning their online holiday shopping in October or earlier.

Mirakl Acquires Invoice Compliance Startup Octobat

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Tuesday, November 9, 2021

PARISand BOSTON, Nov. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Mirakl, the industry's first and most advanced enterprise marketplace SaaS platform, today announced the acquisition of Octobat, a French startup specializing in invoice compliance for enterprises throughout the world.

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  • PARISand BOSTON, Nov. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Mirakl, the industry's first and most advanced enterprise marketplace SaaS platform, today announced the acquisition of Octobat, a French startup specializing in invoice compliance for enterprises throughout the world.
  • The acquisition will allow Mirakl-powered Marketplace operators to manage invoicing compliance directly as part of the Mirakl solution, removing the need for customers to invest in expertise in-house or develop a custom solution.
  • "With Octobat, we saw we could simplify and automate complex invoicing for marketplace operators across the globe, enabling them to scale faster than ever.
  • "Since our founding in 2014, we've had success helping online merchants more easily manage the complexities of e-invoicing compliance," said Gaultier Laperche, co-founder and CEO at Octobat.

Mirakl Named a Leader in Marketplace Development Platforms by Independent Research Firm

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Thursday, October 7, 2021

BOSTON, Oct. 7, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Mirakl, the industry's first and most advanced enterprise marketplace SaaS platform, has been recognized as a leader in The Forrester New Wave: Marketplace Development Platforms Q4 2021 report .

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  • BOSTON, Oct. 7, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Mirakl, the industry's first and most advanced enterprise marketplace SaaS platform, has been recognized as a leader in The Forrester New Wave: Marketplace Development Platforms Q4 2021 report .
  • Forrester, a globally renowned technology research and advisory firm, identified and assessed the 14 most significant providers in the marketplace development platforms category, including the Mirakl Marketplace Platform.
  • "We're pleased to see that Forrester has identified Mirakl as a leader in marketplace development platforms," said Adrien Nussenbaum, co-founder and co-CEO of Mirakl.
  • Mirakl was the only vendor to receive a differentiated rating in nine criteria, which we believe demonstrates the strength of the Mirakl Marketplace Platform.

YOTEL Takes the Next Step in Their Digital Evolution with INTELITY

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Tuesday, September 28, 2021

Offering guests mobile capabilities is just the latest in a long line of progressive moves by the YOTEL brand.

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  • Offering guests mobile capabilities is just the latest in a long line of progressive moves by the YOTEL brand.
  • With the new app, guests can digitally access everything they need for a smooth stay in a matter of seconds.
  • "In the last 10 years, the YOTEL brand has become synonymous with purposefully designed spaces and innovative, tech-forward guest experiences.
  • As their partnership continues, INTELITY and YOTEL will continue to expand on features like mobile dining to further elevate the guest experience.

Mirakl Announces $555 Million Series E Funding to Power Accelerated Growth of World's Leading Enterprises Through Online Marketplaces

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Tuesday, September 21, 2021

Mirakl's valuation has more than doubled since its $300 million Series D funding round announced on September 22, 2020 and led by Permira's growth fund.

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  • Mirakl's valuation has more than doubled since its $300 million Series D funding round announced on September 22, 2020 and led by Permira's growth fund.
  • According to McKinsey, U.S. eCommerce penetration experienced 10 years of growth during the first three months of 2020.
  • A disproportionate share of this growth went to enterprise marketplaces: during the fourth quarter of 2020, marketplaces grew by more than double the overall eCommerce rate.
  • This growth has proven resilient, as Mirakl recorded 90% growth in year-over-year bookings value during the first half of 2021.

Tai Er Opens Its First Outlet in Singapore

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Thursday, August 26, 2021

All the original elements of Tai Er, as well as the unique operation philosophy, can be found in the restaurant.

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  • All the original elements of Tai Er, as well as the unique operation philosophy, can be found in the restaurant.
  • When he learned on Instagram that Tai Er was opening a restaurant in Singapore, he made sure to arrive at the opening early.
  • Inside each envelop was a letter written by a Chinese fan to their new friends in Singapore, explaining how to get the most from their Tai Er experience.
  • In China, Tai Ers features such as tagline exchanges and Bro Er are hugely popular among younger patrons.

Wahab Yusoff Joins on the Board of Cybersecurity Firm Vehere in Singapore

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Monday, August 23, 2021

Cyber Situational Awareness firm Vehere announced the appointment of Wahab Yusoff as an Advisor to the Board.

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  • Cyber Situational Awareness firm Vehere announced the appointment of Wahab Yusoff as an Advisor to the Board.
  • He will be based out of Singapore and assisting Vehere on building its presence in the ASEAN Region.
  • Yusoff has over three decades of rich experience in Cybersecurity and Information Technology, with a focus on assisting organizations to scale operations in the Asia Pacific Region.
  • On his part, Yusoff said, Im pleased to join Vehere and be part of the companys exciting journey.

Genetec Lands Multi-Year Changi Airport Group Security Upgrade Project

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Monday, February 8, 2021

SINGAPORE, Feb. 07, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Singapores Changi Airport Group , one of the most innovative and technologically advanced airports in the world, has selected Genetec, Inc. (Genetec), a leading technology provider of unified security, public safety, operations, and business intelligence solutions to enhance and upgrade its security system.

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  • SINGAPORE, Feb. 07, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Singapores Changi Airport Group , one of the most innovative and technologically advanced airports in the world, has selected Genetec, Inc. (Genetec), a leading technology provider of unified security, public safety, operations, and business intelligence solutions to enhance and upgrade its security system.
  • The three-year project, which is expected to be completed by the end of 2023, will see Genetec Security Center , a unified security platform that blends IP security systems within a single intuitive interface, underpinning the airports security operations, with a specific focus on the video surveillance system across its terminals.
  • The contract was awarded to Genetec following a rigorous competitive tender process.
  • Genetec, and the Genetec logo are trademarks of Genetec Inc. and may be registered or pending registration in several jurisdictions.