BEIJING, Nov. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — A news report from China.org.cn on the culture of Shandong province in China:

East China’s Shandong: a fertile land of humanity brimming with renewed traditions

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Shandong, as an important birthplace of Chinese civilization, is known for its splendid history and culture. Nowadays, the province is promoting the creative transformation of excellent traditional Chinese culture, revitalizing time-honored traditions on the fertile land of humanity.

Shandong is the hometown of the ancient Chinese philosophers Confucius and Mencius, and culture is nurturing everything subtly like water. Jining City, the important birthplace and inheritance hub of Confucianism, is also a key part of the Grand Canal culture. The three Confucius sites (the Temple of Confucius, Cemetery of Confucius and Kong family mansion) in Jining’s Qufu City was included in the World Heritage List by the United Nations in 1994.

Nishan in Qufu is the birthplace of Confucius, and has become Confucianism’s Mecca since ancient times. As a high-level platform for exchanges and mutual learning among civilizations, Nishan Forum on World Civilizations has been held for nine times and plays an increasingly important role in promoting dialogues among civilizations on earth.

Shandong is also a must-visit place as it’s the location of the most renowned member of the Five Sacred Mountains in China, which boasts a magnificent sunrise. As the globe’s first site of both world cultural and natural heritages, Mount Taishan bears rich geographical, historical and cultural connotations of China. Tai’an City in central Shandong is named after and famed for Mount Taishan.

In recent years, Tai’an has given full play to the Mount Taishan culture by organizing live performances of the grand ceremony of ancient emperors’ worshiping heaven and earth at Mount Taishan, and building unique cultural projects such as international cultural big data (Taishan) industry hub, Taishan press and publication town, and Taishan Shigandang cultural park, which has enabled the inheritance and development of excellent traditional Chinese culture.

Time-honored traditions make culture profound, and innovative practices keep inheritance always active. More than 2,500 years ago, Zibo in central Shandong was the former capital of the State of Qi and the birthplace of Qi culture. Nowadays, Zibo is home to the Great Wall of the ancient State of Qi, a world cultural heritage, and 14 national-level intangible cultural heritage projects. By promoting the integrated development of Qi culture and various industries, Zibo has enlivened cultural tourism, handicrafts, catering and other fields.

The innovative inheritance makes Qi culture gain wider influence with forays into modern life and more publicity across China and beyond. Shandong cuisine, the most renowned variety of China’s eight major culinary styles, also originated in Zibo. Nowadays, Zibo barbecue, which features the essence of Shandong cuisine, is popular throughout the country with considerate cultural travel services.  

A table of delicious "barbecue,"enticing in color and rich in varieties — and it’s made of glass! The glass cultural creative product resembling the popular barbecue in Zibo City went viral on the Internet.

Shandong makes Chinese culture go global with a high-spirited and open-minded stance. For friends who enjoy exploring the world, it’s worth visiting Shandong to taste its charm, cuisine and culture.

Source : East China's Shandong: a fertile land of humanity brimming with renewed traditions

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Increased Worldwide Rack Scale Manufacturing Capacity in the United States, Asia, the Netherlands, and Malaysia Contribute Towards Reduced Time to Delivery of the Latest AI and HPC Technologies with up to 100 kW/Rack

SAN JOSE, Calif. and DENVER, Nov. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Supercomputing Conference (SC23) — Supermicro, Inc. (NASDAQ: SMCI), a Total IT Solution Manufacturer for AI, Cloud, Storage, and 5G/Edge, is expanding its AI and HPC rack delivery capacity and advanced liquid cooling solutions. Worldwide, Supermicro’s full rack scale delivery capacity is growing from several state-of-the-art integration facilities in the United States, Asia, Netherlands, and Malaysia. Future manufacturing expansion and locations are actively being considered to scale to the increasing demand for Supermicro’s rack scale AI and HPC solution portfolio.

Supermicro Rack Scale Solutions

"With our global footprint, we now can deliver 5,000 racks per month to support substantial orders for fully integrated, liquid cooled racks, requiring up to 100kW per rack," said Charles Liang, president, and CEO of Supermicro. "We anticipate that up to 20% of new data centers will adopt liquid cooling solutions as CPUs and GPUs continue to heat up. Our leading rack scale solutions are in great demand with the development of AI technologies, an increasing part of data centers worldwide. Full rack scale and liquid cooling solutions should be considered early in the design and implementation process, which results in reduced delivery times to meet the urgent implementation requirements for AI and hyperscale data centers."

Supermicro maintains an extensive inventory of "Golden SKUs" to meet fast delivery times for global deployments. Large CSPs and Enterprise Data Centers running the latest generative AI applications will quickly benefit from reduced delivery times worldwide. Supermicro’s broad range of servers from the data center to the edge (IoT) can be seamlessly integrated, resulting in increased adoption and more engaged customers.

With the recent announcement of the MGX product line, with the NVIDIA GH200 Grace™ Hopper™ Superchip and the NVIDIA Grace™ CPU Superchip, Supermicro continues to expand AI-optimized servers to the industry. Combined with the existing product line incorporating the LLM-optimized NVIDIA HGX 8-GPU solutions and NVIDIA L40S and L4 offerings, together with Intel Data Center MAX GPUs, Intel® Gaudi®2, and the AMD Instinct™ MI series GPUs, Supermicro can address the entire range of AI training and AI inferencing applications. The Supermicro All-Flash storage servers with NVMe E1.S and E3.S storage systems accelerate data access for various AI training applications, resulting in faster execution times. For HPC applications, the Supermicro SuperBlade, with GPUs, reduces the execution time for high-end simulations with reduced power consumption.

Liquid cooling, when integrated into a data center, can reduce the data center PUE by up to 50% compared to existing industry averages. Reducing the power footprint and the resulting lower PUE in a data center significantly lowers operating expenditures when running generative AI or HPC simulations.

With rack scale integration and deployment services from Supermicro, customers can start with proven reference designs for rapid installation while considering clients’ unique business objectives. Clients can then work collaboratively with Supermicro-qualified experts to design optimized solutions for specific workloads. Upon delivery, the racks only need to be connected to power, networking, and the liquid cooling infrastructure, underscoring its seamless plug-and-play methodology. Supermicro is committed to delivering full data center IT solutions, including on-site delivery, deployment, integration, and benchmarking, to achieve optimal operational efficiency.

Learn more about Supermicro’s Rack Scale Design – https://www.supermicro.com/en/solutions/rack-integration

Learn more about Supermicro’s Liquid Cooling Solutions – https://www.supermicro.com/en/solutions/liquid-cooling

Visit Supermicro at SC23 in Denver, Colorado. Learn More Here

Supermicro’s Wide Range of Servers Includes:

SuperBlade® – Supermicro’s high-performance, density-optimized, and energy-efficient multi-node platform optimized for AI, Data Analytics, HPC, Cloud, and Enterprise workloads.

GPU Servers with PCIe GPUs – Systems supporting advanced accelerators to deliver dramatic performance gains and cost savings. These systems are designed for HPC, AI/ML, rendering, and VDI workloads.

Universal GPU Servers – Open, modular, standards-based servers that provide superior performance and serviceability with GPU options, including the latest PCIe, OAM, and NVIDIA SXM technologies.

Petascale Storage – Industry-leading storage density and performance with EDSFF E1.S and E3.S drives, allowing unprecedented capacity and performance in a single 1U or 2U chassis.

Hyper – Flagship performance rackmount servers are built to take on the most demanding workloads along with the storage & I/O flexibility that provides a custom fit for a wide range of application needs.

Hyper-E – Delivers the power and flexibility of our flagship Hyper family optimized for deployment in edge environments. Edge-friendly features include a short-depth chassis and front I/O, making Hyper-E suitable for edge data centers and telco cabinets.

BigTwin® – 2U 2-Node or 2U 4-Node platform providing superior density, performance, and serviceability with dual processors per node and hot-swappable tool-less design. These systems are ideal for cloud, storage and media workloads.

GrandTwin™ – Purpose-built for single-processor performance and memory density, featuring front (cold aisle) hot-swappable nodes and front or rear I/O for easier serviceability.

FatTwin® – Advanced, high density multi-node 4U twin architecture with 8 or 4 single-processor nodes optimized for data center compute or storage density.

Edge Servers – High-density processing power in compact form factors optimized for telco cabinet and Edge data center installation. Optional DC power configurations and enhanced operating temperatures up to 55° C (131° F).

CloudDC – All-in-one platform for cloud data centers, with flexible I/O and storage configurations and dual AIOM slots (PCIe 5.0; OCP 3.0 compliant) for maximum data throughput.

WIO – Offers a wide range of I/O options to deliver truly optimized systems for specific enterprise requirements.

Mainstream – Cost-effective dual processor platforms for everyday enterprise workloads

Enterprise Storage – Optimized for large-scale object storage workloads, utilizing 3.5" spinning media for high density and exceptional TCO. Front and front/rear loading configurations provide easy access to drives, while tool-less brackets simplify maintenance.

Workstations – Delivering data center performance in portable, under-desk form factors, Supermicro workstations are ideal for AI, 3D design, and media & entertainment workloads in offices, research labs, and field offices.

About Super Micro Computer, Inc.

Supermicro (NASDAQ: SMCI) is a global leader in Application-Optimized Total IT Solutions. Founded and operating in San Jose, California, Supermicro is committed to delivering first to market innovation for Enterprise, Cloud, AI, and 5G Telco/Edge IT Infrastructure. We are a Total IT Solutions manufacturer with server, AI, storage, IoT, switch systems, software, and support services. Supermicro’s motherboard, power, and chassis design expertise further enables our development and production, enabling next generation innovation from cloud to edge for our global customers. Our products are designed and manufactured in-house (in the US, Asia, and the Netherlands), leveraging global operations for scale and efficiency and optimized to improve TCO and reduce environmental impact (Green Computing). The award-winning portfolio of Server Building Block Solutions® allows customers to optimize for their exact workload and application by selecting from a broad family of systems built from our flexible and reusable building blocks that support a comprehensive set of form factors, processors, memory, GPUs, storage, networking, power, and cooling solutions (air-conditioned, free air cooling or liquid cooling).  

Supermicro, Server Building Block Solutions, and We Keep IT Green are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of Super Micro Computer, Inc. 

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Source : Supermicro Expands Global Manufacturing Footprint Increasing Worldwide Rack Scale Manufacturing Capacity to 5,000 Fully Tested AI, HPC, and Liquid Cooling Rack Solutions Per Month

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ABU DHABI, UAE, Nov. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Magnati, a leading payments company in the Middle East, is empowering merchants by adding a new payment method to its product suite in collaboration with TerraPay, a leading global cross-border payments network, with an expansive reach across 7.5Bn+ bank accounts, 2.1Bn+ mobile wallets and 29 global licenses and regulatory approvals. This integration allows many African visitors and residents in the UAE to conveniently pay for goods and services using their preferred digital wallets. Over-time, with more than 50,000 payment terminals accepting TerraPay-powered wallets in Africa, Magnati will drive innovation in the payments industry.

As a leading global partner of banks, mobile wallets, money transfer operators, and financial institutions, TerraPay brings extensive expertise and a robust network to this collaboration. Their role as an aggregator of leading digital and mobile wallets makes it possible for Telco Wallet holders from Africa to enjoy simple and secure cross-border payments in UAE at Magnati’s payment terminals.

In a highly competitive market, Magnati’s new offering sets it apart from other players in the industry. By enabling wallets from Africa, through their strategic partnerships like Airtel, M- PESA, and MTN, at their payment terminals, Magnati is catering to the diverse needs of customers and merchants alike. This move not only enhances convenience but also opens new opportunities for businesses to tap into the growing tourism in UAE from African market.

Ramana Kumar, Chief Executive Officer of Magnati said, "Over time, 50,000+ Payment Terminals of Magnati will be enabled to accept payments using popular wallets from Africa in their respective local currencies. This exciting collaboration with TerraPay signifies our commitment to providing seamless payment solutions that meet the evolving demands of our customers, while also fostering stronger ties between the UAE and Africa."

Ani Sane, Co-Founder & Chief Business Officer, TerraPay said, "We are truly proud to unveil our collaboration with Magnati, a highly trusted financial institution in the region. This collaboration symbolizes the perfect blend of technological innovation and a mutual commitment of making payments accessible and convenient. With our expertise in interoperable platforms and cutting-edge mobile payment solutions, we are determined to deliver groundbreaking acceptance solutions to African wallet holders, streamlining cross-border payments and money movement like never before. TerraPay and Magnati together are revolutionizing payment trends and technology, while prioritizing financial inclusion and convenience for all."

In conclusion, this strategic collaboration between Magnati and TerraPay positions the UAE as a hub for cross-border payments. This collaboration not only strengthens the ties between Africa and the UAE but also positions both regions for accelerated growth in the digital payments landscape. The convenience and accessibility offered by this new payment method will undoubtedly benefit industry players, the public, customers, and merchants alike.

About Magnati

Magnati is a regional leader in the payment solutions industry focused on direct acquiring, issuer processing and acquiring processing.

Magnati provides government, merchant, and institutional clients with an intelligent payments’ platform, using next generation technology to deliver improved experiences and increased efficiency. The Magnati brand is charged with energy and potential and is set to transform payments into possibilities.

Headquartered in Abu Dhabi, Magnati’s expertise and relationships provide a platform for Magnati to attract international partners, while setting a new standard for innovation and delivery in the payments industry.

Visit www.magnati.com for more information.

About TerraPay

TerraPay simplifies the movement of money everywhere – providing a single connection to the most expansive cross-border payments network regulated in 29 global markets and enabling payments to 120+ receive countries, 210+ send countries, 7.5Bn+ bank accounts and 2.1Bn+ mobile wallets. TerraPay is on a mission to connect a borderless financial world, making moving money everywhere instant, reliable, transparent and fully compliant. TerraPay pushes the boundaries for global businesses – ranging from banks, fintechs and money-transfer operators to travel businesses, creator economy platforms and e-commerce marketplaces – while driving financial inclusion in even the most inaccessible markets. Founded in 2014, TerraPay is headquartered in London, with global offices in Bangalore, Dubai, Miami, Bogota, Dar es Salaam, Kampala, Hague, Dakar, Joburg, Nairobi, Milan, Singapore and is expanding rapidly, having received funding from leading investors, including the IFC (the World Bank), Prime Ventures, Partech Africa and Visa.

For more details, visit www.terrapay.com 

Media Contact

Juveria Samrin
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Source : Magnati collaborates with TerraPay to revolutionise cross-border payments

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TAIPEI, Nov. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — GIGABYTE, the world’s leading computer brand, has earned widespread acclaim for its cutting-edge 4K tactical gaming monitors. The lineup includes M27U, M28U, M32U, and M32UC, caters to the increasingly powerful mainstream graphics cards, boasting an array of features including HDMI 2.1 ports, refresh rates of 144Hz or higher, and exclusive tactical functionalities that have garnered praise from consumers and tech experts. With various specifications, ranging from 27-inch to 32-inch flat and curved displays, GIGABYTE’s monitors cater to a wide array of leisure and entertainment spaces.

GIGABYTE 4K Tactical Gaming Monitors Lead the Pack and Receive Widespread Acclaim

Among the standout offerings is the M27U, a 27-inch monitor with a 4K IPS panel boasting a remarkable 160Hz refresh rate, acclaimed as the "Best Mid-Range Monitor For PS5 and Xbox Series X" by RTINGS, a trusted source for consumer electronics product information. The M32U, a 32-inch model, has been recognized by RTINGS as the "Best Monitor of 2023" for its overall performance, making it suitable for RPG, action-adventure games, and top AAA titles. Meanwhile, the M32UC, with its immersive 1500R curvature and rapid 1ms MPRT response time, has also been recognized as the "Best Mid-Range Curved Gaming Monitor" by RTINGS and the "Best Affordable 4K Gaming Monitor" by PC Gamer.

Rounding out the impressive lineup is the 28-inch M28U, praised for its versatility with the low input lag, rapid response time, and HDMI 2.1 bandwidth, making it a top choice for next-gen console gamers. Responding to community feedback, GIGABYTE has further expanded the 4K monitor lineup with the user-friendly Arm Edition variants on M28U and M32U models, featuring a stand-free, VESA-compatible arm design that optimizes desktop space and allows for flexible adjustment according to individual setup preferences.

Tailored for gaming enthusiasts, these monitors feature exclusive Tactical Features that provide gamers with the competitive edge they need to succeed. The Black Equalizer 2.0 ensures clear visibility in darker areas without compromising bright spots, while the upgraded Aim Stabilizer minimizes recoil blurriness in FPS games. The OSD Sidekick allows seamless control of monitor functions and settings via a simple software interface using a mouse and keyboard. Additionally, Game Assist offers in-game OSD functions, including a customizable crosshair, a counter, a timer, and multi-screen alignment lines, allowing gamers to maximize their gameplay experience.

Emphasizing the motto of "PLAY 4K. PLAY 4 WIN," GIGABYTE invites interested gamers to visit their website for further information: https://bit.ly/AORUS_4K_Monitors 

Source : GIGABYTE 4K Tactical Gaming Monitors Lead the Pack and Receive Widespread Acclaim

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KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, Nov. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Bord Bia – Irish Food Board hosted a Sustainable European Dairy from Ireland trade seminar and networking event at Le Méridien, introducing EU/Irish dairy products to Malaysian distributors, importers, HORECA, and media.

The event was part of the official trade mission to Malaysia, opened by H.E. Martin Heydon T.D., Minister of State for Research and Development, Farm Safety, and New Market Development at the Irish Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine. (refer to PICTURE 1 link below).

H.E. Ms. Orla Tunney, the Ambassador of Ireland to Malaysia, emphasized the significance of Malaysia for Irish agri-food exports, which reached RM 298 million (€59.7 million) in 2022. (refer to PICTURE 2 link below).

Jim O’Toole, Chief Executive of Bord Bia, announced a new initiative in collaboration with the Singapore Food Innovation and Resources Center (FIRC) to support the localization of premium European dairy products from Ireland for Malaysian customers.

A presentation from Bord Bia, the Irish Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, and Teagasc was provided and shared valuable insights into EU/Irish dairy products and their distinct benefits, with a focus on reliable grass-fed dairy ingredients from Europe/Ireland.

The event showcased European dairy products from Ireland.

European Dairy Production: Europe is the world’s largest producer of dairy products, known for its diverse, high-quality, and sustainable dairy with strict food safety standards.

Sustainable Dairy from the EU/Ireland: Ireland’s dairy production is rooted in family-run farms, benefiting from a temperate climate and abundant rainfall, allowing Irish cattle to graze on grass for 240 days, with 95% of their diet being grass.

In 2022, Ireland was ranked second on the Global Food Security Index (GFSI), considering issues related to affordability, availability, and quality of food, as well as safety standards, natural resources, and resilience.

About Bord Bia – Irish Food Board: Bord Bia is a government agency promoting Irish food, drink, and horticulture products internationally, with a Southeast Asia Centre of Excellence in Singapore.

Learn more: https://european-dairy.eu/eu-dairy-market/

Disclaimer: This press release contains information solely from the author and may not necessarily represent the views of the European Union or the European Research Executive Agency (REA). Neither the European Union nor the authorizing authority can be held responsible for its content.

PICTURE 1 : https://lepublicsysteme-my.sharepoint.com/:i:/g/personal/ade-roquefeuil_sopexa_com/EU1db5ZwQKlMuJkwvA5k0EUBFhZxhPqwk3CxAjKSYYYaSg?e=pkh2rE

PICTURE 2 : https://lepublicsysteme-my.sharepoint.com/:i:/g/personal/ade-roquefeuil_sopexa_com/EYU3M_TkzU5NslONJnWnH5cB0wc9VmN81-A53kaS70jVWQ?e=Ofem9U

Source : Bord Bia Dairy – Trade Seminar in Kuala Lumpur Nov. 7th, 2023

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New ECW Acceleration Facility grant will scale up collective impact to improve educational outcomes for crisis-affected children. 

NEW YORK, Nov. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Around the world today, 224 million crisis-affected girls and boys impacted by armed conflicts, climate-induced disasters and forced displacement urgently need quality education.

Founded in 2000 on the fundamental right to education, the Inter-agency Network for Education in Emergencies (INEE) is the preeminent member-driven network of EiE stakeholders and professionals.

To accelerate the impact of Education Cannot Wait’s (ECW) investments in over 40 crisis-affected countries, ECW announced today a US$1 million grant to the Inter-agency Network for Education in Emergencies (INEE). This 36-month Acceleration Facility grant will bring together diverse stakeholders, know-how and resources to inform public policies and share best practices to scale-up impact across ECW’s broad global portfolio of programmes which have already reached almost 9 million children. 

"Education Cannot Wait and INEE share the firm conviction that learners in crisis contexts deserve to thrive, not just survive. INEE has been instrumental in advancing the right to quality education in emergencies and protracted crises through powerful advocacy, standard setting, knowledge sharing and capacity building of practitioners. Through this innovative partnership, we are strengthening capacities on the ground to improve the quality and impact of our investments and support holistic education for children in the world’s toughest contexts," said Yasmine Sherif, Executive Director of ECW, the UN global fund for education in emergencies and protracted crises.

This work will leverage the expertise and experience of INEE’s diverse community of more than 20,000 members in 190 countries, including affected populations. INEE is an open, global network of education in emergencies stakeholders working together within a humanitarian and development framework to ensure the right to a quality, safe and equitable education. Through this investment, INEE will strengthen and expand its technical platforms, programmes, and services to better support the sector, promote the contextualization, uptake, and use of the INEE Minimum Standards for Education, and expand INEE’s overall reach and impact.

"The partnership between INEE and ECW is long-standing and enduring, including the advocacy undertaken by INEE members for a dedicated fund focused on education in emergencies. As the world faces fast growing, multifaceted crises due to climate change, disasters, increased conflict and instability, and new health emergencies, including those crises that continue long beyond the headlines, this partnership matters more than ever. ECW’s investment is critical to supporting INEE as it works to fulfill its mission: To ensure the right to a quality, safe and relevant education for all who live in emergency and crisis contexts through prevention, preparedness, response and recovery," said Dean Brooks, INEE Director.

The grant will contribute to three main outcomes. First, the new investment will strengthen inclusive global and regional policies, approaches and standards. Second, it will also support stronger global and regional coordination. Finally, the grant will promote improved analysis, sharing, and learning from quality data and evidence.

With INEE’s broad network of stakeholders – which includes those working in areas of policy, practice, academia, and funding, as well as youth, teachers, students and others in affected populations – the entire sector benefits from this investment in expanding INEE’s invaluable platforms, programmes and services.

As needs continue to rise, so must the international community’s collective response and investment in solutions. This new grant brings the total ECW investments through its Acceleration Facility window to over $25 million. The Acceleration Facility is ECW’s funding mechanism dedicated to supporting  the creation of global public goods and resources for the entire sector.

This latest investment is a key part of ECW’s Strategic Plan to mobilize US$1.5 billion over the next three years to reach 20 million crisis-impacted children. Promoting greater cross-sectoral connection and collaboration supports the goal of increased access to education and improved learning in crisis contexts.

Source : Education Cannot Wait Announces New US$1 Million Investment to the Inter-agency Network for Education in Emergencies

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