September 22, 2022

Huawei Intelligent Cloud-Network, à la pointe de l’innovation numérique

BANGKOK, 22 septembre 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Huawei a dévoilé les capacités améliorées de sa solution Intelligent Cloud-Network lors du sommet « Intelligent Cloud-Network, Leading Digital Innovation » (à la pointe de l’innovation numérique), qui s’est tenu à Bangkok dans le cadre de l’événement HUAWEI CONNECT 2022. Ces capacités concernent trois principaux scénarios, CloudFabric, CloudWAN et CloudCampus, et ont été créées dans le but de répondre aux besoins changeants des clients. Huawei a également publié son livre blanc sur l’architecture de réseaux intelligents sans fil afin de guider davantage les entreprises dans leur innovation numérique.

À mesure que la transformation numérique progresse, les services d’entreprise créent de nouvelles exigences pour les réseaux de communication de données. Tout d’abord, le grand nombre de connexions IoT exige une connectivité omniprésente et à très haut débit. Ensuite, les services des filiales d’entreprise migrent progressivement vers le cloud, ce qui oblige les réseaux à fournir un déploiement flexible et des capacités de migration vers le cloud rapide. Troisièmement, les nouveaux services doivent être déployés à grande échelle et nécessitent des ajustements fréquents, ce qui exige que les réseaux soient souples, sécurisés et efficaces. Enfin, les vidéoconférences se généralisent, ce qui signifie que les réseaux doivent garantir une expérience de communication déterminante.

Sun Liang, vice-président de la ligne de produits de communication de données de Huawei, a fait remarquer que Huawei Datacom avait mis au point la solution intelligente de réseau sur cloud grâce à une innovation continue pour relever les défis mentionnés ci-dessus. Cette solution propose des fonctionnalités essentielles telles que l’expérience d’accès ultime, l’accès ultrarapide au cloud par les filiales, l’expérience déterminante et le déploiement efficace et simplifié. La solution Intelligent Cloud-Network est aujourd’hui très répandue dans des secteurs tels que l’éducation, le commerce de détail, l’administration et la finance, facilitant ainsi la transformation numérique des clients. Par exemple, dans le secteur de l’éducation, la solution de réseau Wi-Fi entièrement sans fil fournit une expérience d’accès au réseau ultime ; dans le secteur du commerce de détail, la solution d’accès au cloud ultra-rapide SD-WAN permet d’ouvrir un magasin en une seule journée ; dans le secteur gouvernemental, la technologie de segmentation du réseau de Huawei permet un transport convergent sur un seul réseau et une assurance complète des services essentiels à l’entreprise ; dans le secteur financier, la solution simplifiée de déploiement de services sur plusieurs clouds dans plusieurs domaines permet de déployer des services en quelques minutes.

Lors de la conférence, Huawei a également dévoilé plusieurs nouveaux produits de communication de données, notamment le premier point d’accès Wi-Fi 7 AirEngine 8771-X1T, le commutateur de campus de nouvelle génération CloudEngine S16700, prêt pour le 400G, et le routeur de service universel intelligent NetEngine 8000 M4.

Huawei releases its Wireless Intelligent Network Architecture White Paper

Huawei a également publié son livre blanc sur l’architecture de réseaux intelligents sans fil. Liu Jianning, président du service marketing et ventes de solutions de Global Enterprise Network chez Huawei, a déclaré que l’un des changements les plus importants pour les réseaux de campus est la mise en place de réseaux entièrement sans fil. Le passage au Wi-Fi 6 et au Wi-Fi 7 à l’avenir implique de nouvelles exigences en matière de bande passante, d’architecture et d’exploitation et de maintenance du réseau. Pour répondre à ces nouvelles exigences, Huawei propose une architecture de réseau de campus de nouvelle génération : l’architecture de réseaux intelligents sans fil. Cette architecture présente sept caractéristiques uniques : elle est entièrement sans fil, hyperconvergée, à ultra large bande, simplifiée, à faible émission de carbone, sécurisée et intelligente.

Lors de la conférence, des clients de divers secteurs ont fait part de la manière dont ils ont appliqué la solution de réseau cloud intelligent de Huawei dans leurs pratiques commerciales. Agus Ariyanto, vice-président du réseau chez Biznet, a prononcé un discours intitulé « Biznet établit un réseau étendu intelligent orienté vers l’avenir ». Il a déclaré : « Huawei, qui repose sur un réseau métropolitain plat, aide Biznet à consolider son rôle de leader de l’industrie. Ensemble, nous explorerons plus en détail les technologies émergentes et l’innovation commerciale basée sur l’EPI. »

Pour en savoir plus sur la solution Intelligent Cloud-Network de Huawei, consultez le site https://e.huawei.com/fr/solutions/enterprise-networks/intelligent-ip-networks.

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September 22, 2022September 23, 2022

US Overtakes Uganda in Buying Kenyan Goods

New figures from Kenya’s National Bureau of Statistics show the United States has overtaken Uganda as the largest buyer of Kenyan goods.

The numbers from Kenya’s National Bureau of Statistics show that between January and June 2022, Kenya’s exports to the United States totaled 38.8 billion Kenyan shillings — the equivalent of about $321 million.

Uganda’s imports from Kenya dipped to about $300 million.

According to the report, the jump was caused mainly by increased sales of Kenyan clothing apparel to the U.S.

Economists such as Ken Gichinga say the figures are a sign of Kenya’s deepening bilateral relationship with the U.S., including increased direct flights to New York.

“Americans have a bigger purchasing power for products in Kenya,” Gichinga said. “You find that American investors will find it a very good time to be able to purchase assets and buy things in Kenya because now, the market is in their favor.”

Uganda has been the biggest buyer of Kenyan exports for over a decade. But a Kenyan publication, Business Daily, reports that Uganda’s imports from Kenya have dropped as investors set up Ugandan factories to manufacture goods previously imported from Kenya, such as edible oils and cement.

Wangari Muikia, a Kenyan economist, said the country’s strong relations with the U.S., backed by the Africa Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), will likely continue to thrive as the new government of President William Ruto is keen on more American partnerships.

In his visit to the United Nations General Assembly this week, Ruto met with U.S. State Department officials and pitched for increased business between the two nations.

“The new government is signaling pushing for greater trade with the U.S., with President Ruto meeting with the U.S. trade officials this week,” Muikia said. “Most excitingly in tech, where Kenya’s Silicon Savannah is excelling now, a market like the U.S. will open up business for Kenya and the region.”

Kenya is among African nations benefiting from a U.S. shift in foreign policy as it scales up its presence on the continent. The U.S. trade office said the two countries are developing a road map of engagement in agriculture, digital trade, customs procedure and other areas.

Source: Voice of America

September 22, 2022September 23, 2022

Landmark Lawsuit Filed Against Senegal Fish Meal Factory

A Senegalese fisherman’s collective is suing the owners of a fish meal factory, which they say has polluted their village and destroyed their livelihoods. The lawsuit is the first of its kind and could set a precedent for other communities fighting against fish factories.

Some 40 people assembled outside the courthouse in Thies, Senegal, on Thursday chanting protest slogans and holding banners that called for the closure of the factory in the town of Cayar.

The event marked what they had hoped would be the first day of legal proceedings between the Touba Protéine Marine fish meal factory and the fishermen’s Taxawu Cayar Collective. However, the case was postponed to October 6.

“For any outsider who comes to Cayar, all they’d have to do is breathe to understand the difficulties we’re facing,” said Alle Sy, a member of the fisherman’s collective. “People have fallen ill, seriously ill. Our life is too hard now. We know we won’t be alone in this fight.”

The factory has also significantly decreased the value of their land, he added.

The Touba Protéine Marine factory, formerly known as Barna Senegal, is one of at least a half dozen fish meal factories that operate in the West African country.

Fish meal is dried, ground-up fish that is used as fertilizer or animal feed. According to the environmental group Greenpeace, the Touba factory has dumped increasing and illegal levels of heavy metals into Cayar’s land and water.

Critics say fish meal factories have contributed to rising food insecurity throughout the region. They say the factories take fish that would otherwise be consumed locally and export them as fish meal to European and Asian markets, where it’s used to feed farm animals.

But Talla Gueye, the communications officer for the Touba factory, said the factory was established at a time when there was a surplus of fish being left on the beach.

He also refuted claims that the factory had polluted Cayar’s water.

“The director and many of the workers live next to the factory, and no one has been diagnosed with illnesses due to the impacts of the factory,” he said. “The people of Cayar want this factory to stay because it creates a lot of employment.”

Demba Bathily is the lawyer for the fisherman’s collective. He said the factory has been operating under the guise of bringing jobs and development to Cayar, when in reality, it only brings illness.

“Today, it is social and economic rights that are being violated. It is the right to a clean environment that is being violated,” Bathily said. “And we want this to set an example — we want communities to understand that it is possible to stand up and fight for their rights.”

Members of Cayar’s fishermen collective said they plan to gather even more supporters and return to the courthouse in full force for next month’s meeting.

Source: Voice of America

September 22, 2022September 23, 2022

1 Killed at Rally Against M23 Rebels in Eastern Congo

One person was killed and two others wounded in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo on Thursday during a demonstration against the M23 rebel group, local officials said.

Civil society groups staged the rally in the town of Rutshuru in North Kivu province to protest the army’s perceived inaction against the M23 — which has captured swathes of territory since the summer.

A mostly Congolese Tutsi group, the M23 first leapt to prominence in 2012 when it briefly captured North Kivu’s capital of Goma before being driven out.

M23 rebels resumed fighting in late 2021 after lying dormant for years. They have since seized territory across North Kivu, including the strategic town of Bunagana on the Ugandan border.

Congo has repeatedly accused its smaller central African neighbor Rwanda of backing the M23, although Kigali denies the charge.

On Thursday, protesters gathered outside the office of the military administrator in Rutshuru on the 100th day of the M23’s occupation of Bunagana.

Police officers shot at demonstrators, killing one and wounding two, according to Justin Bin Serushago, a spokesperson for a local civil society group.

“We will not move until military operations have resumed against the M23,” he told AFP.

An official at Rutshuru general hospital who requested anonymity confirmed that one person — a young man — had died after he was shot in the chest.

A senior police officer in Rutshuru told AFP that several people had been wounded in the protest, without offering further details.

The front between the army and the M23 has remained relatively calm in recent weeks, with soldiers and rebels observing each other from their positions without engaging.

The protest in Rutshuru comes after Congo’s President Felix Tshisekedi met his Rwandan counterpart Paul Kagame on Wednesday in New York, in a meeting brokered by French President Emmanuel Macron in a bid to calm regional tensions.

Source: Voice of America

September 22, 2022

Market Growth Drives Reorganization of Integrated Cryogenic Solutions Unit of Nikkiso Clean Energy and Industrial Gases Group

TEMECULA, Calif., Sept. 21, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Nikkiso Cryogenic Industries’ Clean Energy & Industrial Gases Group (Group), a part of the Nikkiso Co., Ltd (Japan) group of companies, is pleased to announce the reorganization of their Integrated Cryogenic Solutions Unit (ICS). As the result of both ICS’ growth and tremendous market opportunities in renewable and green energy, ICS will now split into two Functional Units effective October 1, 2022.

The new “Nikkiso Fueling and Solutions” Unit will continue driving the business growth in hydrogen fueling market, natural gas fueling market, skid-mounted system, and turnkey systems. Mike Mackey (currently Senior Vice President of ICS) will be President of Nikkiso Fueling & Solutions. All current ICS staff and facilities will remain part of this new Unit.

The new “Nikkiso Energy Infrastructure & Strategic Projects” (NESP) Unit will expand the Group’s offerings to provide turnkey solutions for energy infrastructure including geothermal plants, compressed hydrogen distribution systems, energy recovery solutions, and offshore marine fueling systems. They will also provide full turnkey support for Nikkiso Cosmodyne plants. Joseph Pak (current president of ICS) will serve as President of NESP.

Nikkiso Expander Application Technique (NEAT) department, headed by Dr. Reza Agahi, will be part of the NESP unit.

“These changes are being made to better serve our customers and allow us to expand our portfolio of solutions for the growing global zero-emissions mandate,” according to Peter Wagner, CEO of Nikkiso CE&IG. “They further support our vision to be ‘Leading the change to a healthier world’.”

With these changes, Nikkiso continues their commitment to be both a global and local presence for their customers.

ABOUT CRYOGENIC INDUSTRIES
Cryogenic Industries, Inc. (now a member of Nikkiso Co., Ltd.) member companies manufacture and service engineered cryogenic gas processing equipment (pumps, turboexpanders, heat exchangers, etc.), and process plants for Industrial Gases, Natural gas Liquefaction (LNG), Hydrogen Liquefaction (LH2) and Organic Rankine Cycle for Waste Heat Recovery. Founded over 50 years ago, Cryogenic Industries is the parent company of ACD, Nikkiso Cryo, Nikkiso Integrated Cryogenic Solutions, Cosmodyne and Cryoquip and a commonly controlled group of approximately 20 operating entities.

For more information, please visit www.nikkisoCEIG.com and www.nikkiso.com.

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Anna Quigley
+1.951.383.3314
aquigley@cryoind.com

September 22, 2022

Travel and Leisure Magazine ranks Commonwealth of Dominica as one of the best islands in the world

ROSEAU, Dominica, Sept. 21, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Dominica has been ranked among the 25 best islands across the globe by Travel + Leisure Magazine. The island nation ranked eighth in the annual survey conducted by the luxury magazine.

Every year, World’s Best Awards survey Travel + Leisure readers asking them to weigh in on travel experiences around the globe and share their opinions on the top cities, islands, cruise ships, spas, airlines, and more. Readers rated islands according to their activities and sights, natural attractions and beaches, food, friendliness, and overall value.

In the eyes of Travel + Leisure readers, the best islands in the world promise much more than aquamarine waters, dramatic coastlines, and pristine beaches.

The Commonwealth of Dominica, known as the Nature Isle of the Caribbean, took eighth spot in the survey for reasons including its lush green jungles, striking black-sand beaches and natural hot springs.

Dominica scored 91 points in the survey, surpassing 17 other island countries.

The island offers tourists relaxation, seclusion, and eco-adventures set against a backdrop of the most beautiful beaches and rainforests.

Well-known as the Nature Isle for over 300 amazing reasons, Dominica lures largely eco-adventurers with its 365 rivers, Boiling Lake, Champagne Reef, rainforest-shrouded volcano, sulphurous hot springs, superb diving sites and the Caribbean’s first long-distance hiking trail.

Halfway between Guadeloupe and Martinique, Dominica is the only place in the Eastern Caribbean that is still home to a sizeable population of indigenous people, the Kalinago, who have lived on the island since the 13th century.

Based on geological activity Dominica is one of the youngest islands in the Caribbean chain, having first emerged from the sea during the Oligocene era approximately 26 million years ago and is one of the last Caribbean islands to have been formed by volcanic activity. The island is a vibrant tapestry of European and African cultures.

In June this year, Dominica earned the title of #1 Island in the Caribbean, securing the number one ranking in its debut in the prestigious travel and leisure World’s Best Awards which focussed on the areas including the Caribbean, Bermuda and The Bahamas. As one of the Caribbean’s most sparsely populated, environmentally conscious, and culturally rich countries, Dominica is fast emerging as a top travel destination.

Since the Ministry of Tourism through the Discover Dominica Authority (DDA) launched its bold new destination rebrand in February 2022, the Commonwealth of Dominica has already seen triple digit growth percentagewise to tourist arrivals in the country. This has also been enhanced by airlift via a direct flight from mainland U.S. with American Airlines.

Dominica attracts a more discerning traveller looking for wellness, regenerative and adventurous travel and, more importantly, a sustainable and eco-conscious destination. Those looking to travel to less crowded, off-the-beaten-track destinations will welcome the country’s health and wellness assets, rich flora and fauna, and cultural heritage.

Some of these assets include Secret Bay, a six-star all-villa rainforest resort experience magnificently designed in harmony with the environment to make visitors feel at one with nature. Secret Bay has been named Travel and Leisure’s No #1 Resort for the region which includes the Caribbean, Bermuda and The Bahamas for 2022. The resort topped the World’s Best Awards reader’s survey for the second time in three years in the region.

As travellers search for deeper, more distinctive, and more meaningful experiences, destinations need to protect what is distinctive and focus on quality over quantity. This is exactly what Dominica offers to travellers as it continues its sustainable and eco-conscious drive.

While eco-friendly travel may be a new trend for some, it has always been at the forefront of planning and development for Dominica. With nationwide commitments to not only minimising its environmental impact but essentially eliminating it altogether, Dominica is on track to become the world’s first climate-resilient country by 2030. One top initiative supporting this ambitious goal is a switch to 100% domestic renewable energy production as a contribution to a zero-carbon economy.

Set to be completed in 2022 is a geothermal energy plant in the Roseau Valley, which is expected to generate approximately 120 megawatts of electricity. Dominica’s geology is ideal for supporting this type of energy, which is reliable, effective and low cost.

The World Best Awards are compiled from an annual survey developed by the editors of Travel + Leisure, in association with research firm M&RR, from October 25 through to February 28, readers are invited to participate and rate the best hotels, airlines, cruises and islands.

In the most recent CBI Index Report, a rating system designed to measure the performance and appeal of global citizenship by investment (CBI) programmes across a diverse range of indicators, Dominica secured the number one spot for the sixth consecutive year, beating 11 other nations with active citizenship by investment programmes.

Citizenship by Investment programmes offer the opportunity to legally acquire citizenship of a country in return of a contribution to a government fund of that country or investment in one of its pre-approved real estate projects. CBI programmes ultimately provide a unique occasion for investors wishing to access increased business opportunities as well as for countries that may benefit from foreign direct investment to assure wider economic growth to its citizens.

Initiatives subsidised by the direct foreign investment transferred through Dominica’s CBI Programme, in fact, contribute to the island’s education and tourism sector, healthcare infrastructure, as well as the creation of environmentally friendly resorts and villas and hurricane-resistant homes for Dominican families.

Established in 1993, the Dominica Citizenship by Investment Programme is one of the longest standing in the citizenship by investment industry, and has welcomed foreign investors from across the globe to obtain citizenship of the nation for over 3 decades.

Contact:
PR Dominica
Nandi.canning@csglobalpartners.com
+27828215664