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• May 2023 - The EY company announced that EY OpsChain ESG is now usable in beta form on the EY Blockchain SaaS platform. The new solution, created on the Ethereum blockchain, would give businesses that find it difficult to precisely measure and manage their carbon footprint a single, verified picture of CO2 emissions (CO2e). Through tokenization, it will also give customers, business partners, and regulators the transparency required to trace emissions and carbon credits throughout an ecosystem.
• April 2022 - Newrl, a blockchain for decentralized finance, has introduced tokenized-based equity alternatives for unlisted firms. This is the first Web3 innovation for ESOP solutions for entrepreneurs in India. The platform will make startup stock a more liquid asset class by enabling the tokenization of equity to create ESOPs, raise money, and enhance governance through smart contracts.

• February 2024 - Nervos CKB partnered with OneKey Wallet, creating a co-branded hardware wallet. Following the integration, users will be able to switch to the CKB mainnet within the OneKey Wallet for on-chain transfers. Additionally, users will be able to experience the CKB DApp ecosystem in the future. As the number of individuals using cryptocurrency increases, the demand for secure storage solutions also grows.
• January 2024 - SafePal launched a limited edition USDC hardware wallet. The limited collection of customized Bluetooth open-source X1 hardware wallets have the same features as the standard model (including support for various networks and tokens).

• October 2023 - Panasonic Connect Co., Ltd. announced a new facial recognition technology jointly developed by Panasonic Connect, Panasonic R&D Center Singapore (Singapore Research Institute), and NTU Singapore (Nanyang Technological University, Singapore), effectively improving the precision of facial recognition with non-Caucasians and women, which has been an industry-wide issue due to the smaller data sets that have traditionally been available for familiarizing facial recognition models.
• September 2022: CyberLink Corporation, an AI and facial recognition technology, integrated its AI facial recognition engine, FaceMe, into MediaTek’s new AIoT platform, Genio. With the recent MediaTek’s Genio 1200 integration, FaceMe further provides AIoT/IoT developers and system integrators accurate facial recognition capabilities for flexible deployment across various industries, including security, access control, public safety, smart banking, and smart retail.

• August 2023 - Smiths Detection, the leader in threat detection and screening technology, today announces that it has launched the SDX 100100 DV series, comprising two dual-view X-ray scanners. X-ray technology scanners provide a horizontal and vertical view of the screened object, facilitating reliable inspections of tightly packed objects and shortening inspection times. 

• March 2023: OSI Systems, Inc.'s Security division announced that it had received an order worth approximately USD 20 million from ANA Aeroportos de Portugal for multiple units of its RTT 110 (Real Time Tomography) explosive detection system. The explosive detection system units will be installed at airports throughout Portugal to screen passengers' checked baggage. The company has also been contracted to provide ongoing maintenance, service, and support for these installations.
• February 2023: Smiths Detection Inc. announced that it had been awarded a contract to supply New Zealand's Aviation Security Service (AvSec) with advanced checkpoint security technology for its five major international airports in Christchurch, Queenstown, Dunedin, Wellington, and Auckland. The company will provide 35 HI-SCAN 6040CTiX CT X-ray machines and an iLane.evo smart automatic tray return system, and the iCMORE Weapons algorithm.

• January 2022 - Princeton Identity (PI) and Emphor Trading Abu Dhabi, a division of ScreenCheck and a subsidiary of The Centena Group, formed a new biometrics partnership. According to the partnership, Emphor Trading will offer PI's entire portfolio of iris and face biometric security solutions to its customers as part of the partnership and tailored integrations to suit specific security and operational demands.
• November 2022 - NEC Corporation has begun full-scale promotion of its latest multimodal biometric authentication solution, which serves as the flagship of its "Bio-IDiom" biometric authentication brand (*1). This is the first solution to combine NEC's face recognition and iris recognition, both of which have been named the world's best by the US National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) (*2). NEC began selling this solution in Japan, and will be available in global markets in the spring of 2023.

• March 2023: In Axis Communications and Genetec Inc. partnered to launch Axis, an enterprise-level access control solution that combines Genetec access control software and Axis network door controllers in a single, easy-to-deploy package. This solution is the first of its kind on the market and utilizes Genetec technology to provide unified security, public safety, operations, and business intelligence solutions.
• February 2023: Air Canada announced a new digital facial recognition pilot program for selected flights between Vancouver and Winnipeg, as well as for qualified customers at the Air Canada Café at Toronto Pearson International Airport. The airline claims to be the first in Canada to offer this technology to its customers. The program aims to streamline the boarding process, reduce wait times, and increase efficiency. Air Canada plans to eventually extend this service to a few Canadian airports and Maple Leaf Lounges.

• February 2024: FUJIFILM Corporation launched the eye-catching and ultra-compact INSTAX Pal digital camera. The palm-sized digital camera joined the renowned INSTAX series of instant cameras and smartphone printers, allowing users to capture spontaneous moments and memories anytime and anywhere.
• August 2023: FUJIFILM Corporation announced the launch of its mirrorless digital cameras, the FUJIFILM XH2S and FUJIFILM XH2, which won bronze medals at the International Design Excellence AwardsIDEA 2023, organized by the Industrial Designers Society of America. The two flagship models in the FUJIFILM X series, which offer excellent image quality owing to a unique color reproduction technology, are the FUJIFILM XH2S and xH2D.

• July 2024: AudioEye Inc., a digital accessibility company, and Finalsite, a K-12 school community relationship management platform, strengthened their collaboration to boost digital accessibility in K-12 schools. The enhanced partnership, backed by ambitious growth objectives and a thorough go-to-market approach, leverages AudioEye's advanced platform for accessibility testing and remediation. This move comes in response to the Department of Justice's recent rule, under Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), mandating stringent accessibility standards for websites and mobile apps, especially for state and local government bodies, which include public schools.
• June 2024: Unacademy, a prominent edtech startup backed by SoftBank, actively explored a merger with K12 Techno, the entity behind Orchids International Schools. These talks, spanning four weeks, aim to culminate in a joint venture where both parties will hold an equal 50% stake. Unacademy had initially invested in K12 Techno, the parent of Orchids International Schools, three years ago. Also, it is worth mentioning that Peak XV, an investment firm, holds stakes in both Unacademy and K12 Techno. Unacademy attempted to acquire K12 Techno in 2021, but those discussions failed.
• May 2024: Clever, a platform that serves over 100,000 schools, unveiled its latest security offering explicitly tailored for K-12 institutions. This solution focuses on bolstering identity and access management, which is crucial for the unique challenges faced by K-12 schools. Clever's layered security approach is a comprehensive shield, consolidating various protective measures under one reliable provider. Crafted with a focus on K-12 education, these solutions protect students and the entire district community, including teachers and staff. Clever's release comes at a reasonable time. With cyber threats looming over educational institutions, especially those with limited resources, the need for strong defenses has never been more urgent.

• September 2024: Metron, a global frontrunner in cellular-based smart metering and water intelligence, unveiled two groundbreaking products: WaterScope Utility, an analytics app designed to optimize frontline operations in intricate municipal water systems, and the Metron Spectrum Wave, a state-of-the-art ultrasonic smart meter that marries versatility and durability with top-tier data capture capabilities.
• July 2024: Genus Power Infrastructures Limited (Genus), a frontrunner in smart meter technology boasting a vast installation base of smart electricity meters, has achieved a significant milestone by successfully shipping its Smart Ultrasonic Water Meters DN20 to Australia. This shipment underscores Genus's strategic expansion into water management solutions. The advanced meters, featuring LoRa communication technology, facilitate remote monitoring and management, heralding a significant leap forward in smart water distribution.
• May 2024: Oakter unveiled its latest innovation, the OAKMETER, a state-of-the-art smart energy meter. Leveraging advanced technologies like Advanced Metering Infrastructure, real-time data analytics, and Internet of Things (IoT) capabilities, Oakter’s Smart Meter establishes a two-way communication link with utility servers through internet connectivity. This sophisticated setup detects tampering and ensures real-time data transmission every 15 to 30 minutes. Additionally, it identifies outages and allows users to monitor their energy consumption directly from mobile devices.