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Router-switch.com: 3 Suggestions to Shorten Lead times of ICT Products

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Monday, May 9, 2022
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NEW YORK, May 9, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- As global chip shortage and material shortage, as well as the COVID-19, many manufacturers in the technology area are extending their lead time now.

Key Points: 
  • Lead times of ICT products becomes longer and longer, up to 300 days.
  • According to Nikkei[3], lead times for semiconductor manufacturing equipment is being extended, threatening equipment makers' plans for capacity expansion.
  • The lead times (in months) for parts and materials quoted by Nikkei are:
    For consumers, IT devices also extend their lead time.
  • ICT products lead times becomes longer than before, up to 300 days.

Wharton Profs. to Present on Crypto Regulation, AI and Venture Capital at Wharton Seminars for Business Journalists Virtual Program, June 16

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Thursday, May 5, 2022
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PHILADELPHIA, May 5, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- What: The Wharton School is pleased to invite business journalists to apply for the next virtual Wharton Seminars for Business Journalists program. The June 2022 program will feature Wharton professors Kevin Werbach, Lynn Wu and Ethan Mollick who will present on "Crypto and Regulation: This Could Be the Beginning of a Beautiful Friendship," "How AI Transforms Labor and Firm Innovation" and "Understanding the Myths and Truths About Venture Capital and Startups," respectively.

Key Points: 
  • PHILADELPHIA, May 5, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- What: The Wharton School is pleased to invite business journalists to apply for the next virtual Wharton Seminars for Business Journalists program.
  • Where: Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Seminars for Business Journalists will be delivered online via the Wharton Events Portal.
  • At the Wharton Seminars for Business Journalists, participants will:
    Develop an in-depth understanding of the fundamentals of business strategy.
  • Learn More: For complete information on the Wharton Seminars for Business Journalists, visit https://journalists.wharton.upenn.edu/ or contact Wharton Media Relations at [email protected] .

Nexon Releases Dungeon&Fighter Mobile in Korea

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Wednesday, March 23, 2022
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NEXON Co., Ltd. (Nexon) (3659.TO), a global leader in Virtual Worlds, today announced the highly anticipated launch of Dungeon&Fighter Mobile in Korea.

Key Points: 
  • NEXON Co., Ltd. (Nexon) (3659.TO), a global leader in Virtual Worlds, today announced the highly anticipated launch of Dungeon&Fighter Mobile in Korea.
  • The new game brings all the arcade action and fun of Dungeon&Fighter to mobile, the worlds fastest growing game platform.
  • Published by Nexon Korea Corporation, Dungeon&Fighter Mobile is developed by Nexons subsidiary, NEOPLE INC.
  • Nexon currently has more than 45 live games on multiple platforms including mobile and available in more than 190 countries.

Nexon Announces Global Launch of DNF Duel on June 28

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Tuesday, March 22, 2022
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NEXON Co., Ltd. (Nexon) (3659.TO), a global leader in Virtual Worlds, announced a worldwide launch date of June 28, 2022 for DNF Duel, an action packed fighting game based on Nexons blockbuster Dungeon&Fighter franchise which has registered over 850 million players worldwide.

Key Points: 
  • NEXON Co., Ltd. (Nexon) (3659.TO), a global leader in Virtual Worlds, announced a worldwide launch date of June 28, 2022 for DNF Duel, an action packed fighting game based on Nexons blockbuster Dungeon&Fighter franchise which has registered over 850 million players worldwide.
  • Built on the worlds leading game engine Unreal Engine 4 provided by Epic Games, DNF Duel provides high-quality graphics that render Nexons beloved Dungeon & Fighter IP characters.
  • DNF Duel was selected as one of the official eSports titles at the upcoming ARC WORLD TOUR 2022 hosted by Arc System Works.
  • The announcement to launch on June 28 follows a highly successful open beta test in December 2021 when Dungeon&Fighter fans got their hands-on experience with DNF Duel.

Decentraland To Host First Book Launch In The Metaverse: Nina Xiang's New Book, Parallel Metaverses, Officially Available At Virtual Event

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Wednesday, March 30, 2022
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Nina Xiang's book launch event will be the first book launch event to be held inside the metaverse, featuring a virtual author meet up, giveaways of Proof Of Attendence Protocol (POAP) tokens, and a lucky draw to win free copies of the book.

Key Points: 
  • Nina Xiang's book launch event will be the first book launch event to be held inside the metaverse, featuring a virtual author meet up, giveaways of Proof Of Attendence Protocol (POAP) tokens, and a lucky draw to win free copies of the book.
  • "This will definitely be a different book launch event than what I've done in the past when I sat behind a desk and signed books for readers," says Nina Xiang.
  • I'm excited to meet everyone inside a lovely comfy parcel on Decentraland for a brand new experience that will probably redefine future book events in our 3D virtual world future."
  • Readers can order the book now at this link: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09RN764WF
    The official book launch will be accompanied by a virtual book launch event taking place inside Decentraland at 9am-10am, Hong Kong time, on April 3, 2022.

XDI: Proposed SEC climate risk rules "major step towards more transparent reporting"

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Wednesday, March 23, 2022
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SYDNEY, March 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The new U.S. Security and Exchange Commission (SEC) proposal to require companies to disclose their climate risk, including the physical impacts of storms, drought and heat waves, marks a major step towards more transparent reporting, according to climate risk expert Rohan Hamden.

Key Points: 
  • SYDNEY, March 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The new U.S. Security and Exchange Commission (SEC) proposal to require companies to disclose their climate risk, including the physical impacts of storms, drought and heat waves, marks a major step towards more transparent reporting, according to climate risk expert Rohan Hamden.
  • Under the SEC proposals, adopted on a 3-1 SEC vote, public companies would have to report on the risks to revenue impairment from severe weather, climate change and fossil fuel transition.
  • "This proposed SEC requirement sends a strong signal to all companies that they need to take climate risk seriously," XDI Systems CEO Rohan Hamden said today.
  • "The proposed SEC rules are a step towards making climate risk reporting mandatory.

NEW DATA QUANTIFIES SIGNIFICANT RISK TO GLOBAL INDICES FROM PHYSICAL CLIMATE RISK

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Wednesday, March 16, 2022
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The data has been published by physical risk experts, XDI, using a like-for-like methodology across 2.1 million commercial properties.

Key Points: 
  • The data has been published by physical risk experts, XDI, using a like-for-like methodology across 2.1 million commercial properties.
  • Companies listed on the Nikkei are most exposed, followed by companies listed in Hong Kong, Singapore, France and the UK.
  • "We have published the XDI 1000 to show that an objective and globally consistent approach to physical climate risk reporting is possible, which allows a like-for-like comparison for regulators, shareholders and companies," XDI CEO Rohan Hamden said.
  • "The reality is that many companies are already experiencing losses as a result of extreme weather events caused by climate change.

NEW DATA QUANTIFIES SIGNIFICANT RISK TO GLOBAL INDICES FROM PHYSICAL CLIMATE RISK

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Wednesday, March 16, 2022
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SYDNEY, March 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Companies' operational facilities and business continuity are increasingly at risk from extreme weather events with new data published today suggesting revenue impairments are set to increase 90% by 2050 under the current emissions trajectory.   

Key Points: 
  • The data has been published by physical risk experts, XDI, using a like-for-like methodology across 2.1 million commercial properties.
  • Companies listed on the Nikkei are most exposed, followed by companies listed in Hong Kong, Singapore, France and the UK.
  • "We have published the XDI 1000 to show that an objective and globally consistent approach to physical climate risk reporting is possible, which allows a like-for-like comparison for regulators, shareholders and companies," XDI CEO Rohan Hamden said.
  • "The reality is that many companies are already experiencing losses as a result of extreme weather events caused by climate change.

Nina Xiang's New Book "Parallel Metaverses" Goes On Pre-Sale On Amazon

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Tuesday, February 8, 2022
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"This book fills the knowledge void for readers who wish to have a comprehensive understanding of how the metaverse will likely be shaped across different regions globally."

Key Points: 
  • "This book fills the knowledge void for readers who wish to have a comprehensive understanding of how the metaverse will likely be shaped across different regions globally."
  • The book examines the entire metavese ecosystem to highlight the differences and shared characteristics of the development in the U.S. and China.
  • This book will provide readers a comprehensive and deep dive into how the metaverse will be generated and built around the world.
  • Nina Xiang is part of the team winning an Excellence in Human Rights Reporting honor in SOPA Awards in 2007.

Wharton Profs. to Present on Inflation, Corporate M&A and Financial Markets at Wharton Seminars for Business Journalists Virtual Program, March 16

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Wednesday, February 2, 2022
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PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --What: The Wharton School is pleased to invite business journalists to apply for the next virtual Wharton Seminars for Business Journalists program.

Key Points: 
  • PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --What: The Wharton School is pleased to invite business journalists to apply for the next virtual Wharton Seminars for Business Journalists program.
  • Where: Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Seminars for Business Journalists will be delivered online via the Wharton Events Portal.
  • At the Wharton Seminars for Business Journalists, participants will:
    Develop an in-depth understanding of the fundamentals of business strategy.
  • Learn More: For complete information on the Wharton Seminars for Business Journalists, visit https://journalists.wharton.upenn.edu/ or contact Wharton Media Relations at [email protected] .