April 24, 2023 – L' Observateur Burundi

April 24, 2023

UBTECH Smart Elderly Care Solution honored as the winner of the 2023 Edison Awards™

FORT MYERS, FLORIDA, USA, April 24, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — FORT MYERS, FLORIDA, April 20, 2023– UBTECH, a leading global AI and robotics company, was honored the Bronze award of the 2023 Edison Awards’ MedTech category for the distinguished innovation of its Smart Elderly Care Solution.

Known as the “Oscars of tech,” the Edison Awards is one of the oldest and most prestigious technology awards. It honors the most impactful brands and business leaders worldwide, with past winners including Steve Jobs, Elon Musk, General Motors, and Genentech, recognizing their excellence in service development, marketing, design, and innovation.

All nominations were reviewed by the Edison Awards Steering Committee with the final ballot determined by an independent judging panel. The panel is comprised of more than 3,000 senior business executives and academics from the fields of product development, design, engineering, science, marketing and education, as well as past winners.

UBTECH’s Smart Elderly Care Solution offers an enriched portfolio of intelligent robots to enhance the quality of life for seniors. In addition to using cutting-edge robotics technologies, the solution also leverages advanced artificial intelligence. And through UBTECH’s Smart Healthcare Cloud Platform, the Smart Elderly Care Solution creates a network that enables seamless integration of a variety of devices. This interconnect between hardware, network and people supports the seven key scenarios of smart elderly care: operational management, safety and security, health management, daily care, rehabilitation, mental and physical activities, and nutrition and diet.

“This is the industry’s comprehensive solution that combines advanced robotics and AI technology to assist seniors and their caregivers in nursing homes. Rather than providing services using isolated, individual products, we focus on addressing system-level challenges. By extensively applying AI technology, we vastly improved product performance to bring a richer, more optimized experience to the elderly and caregivers,” Henry Tan, Co-Chief Technology Officer of UBTECH and General Manager of UBTECH Healthcare, says, “It is an honor to have our Smart Elderly Care Solution be recognized by the Edison Awards.”

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, starting in 2030, all baby boomers will be 65 and older. And by 2034, older adults will outnumber children for the first time in U.S. history. This forecast generates demand for efficient, comprehensive assistive care solutions.

Designed for accessibility, UBTECH’s Smart Elderly Care Solution portfolio accepts a multitude of inputs. Its smart sensors, working in parallel with its data platform, transform care from passive to proactive in assisting with daily tasks. And with rich interactive features, the solution can support seniors’ physical and mental well-being.

Moving into the smart care era, UBTECH provides people with an intelligent, independent, and convenient solution to raise the standard for the elderly care industry. Within the past year, UBTECH has released five service robots: Wassi, an intelligent walking assistance robot; VerCari, a containerized delivery robot; PathFynder, a smart wheelchair; AuCari, an open delivery robot; and Welli, a companion robot.

Due to its utility and innovation, UBTECH’s Smart Elderly Care Solution is garnering international interest. The PathFynder smart wheelchair is now exploring market in North America. In addition, UBTECH has worked with companies and partners to deliver and implement the solution in different facilities and scenarios. These successes are encouraging UBTECH to continue its mission to refine its technologies, pushing the industry forward to promote a higher quality of care.

As UBTECH expands its business globally, it expects to generate higher value and provide higher-quality services for seniors worldwide. By continuing to develop robotics and AI, the company aims to address the long-term challenge for society and create a new industry to boost the global economy.

About UBTECH

UBTECH, established in March 2012, is a leading AI and robotics company specializing in service robotics research, manufacturing, and marketing. Throughout the ongoing journey, from establishing an R&D center in North America focusing on the healthcare sector in 2019 focusing on applying solutions in various elderly-care scenarios, to releasing its global strategy for smart elderly-care in 2022, UBTECH has been a pioneer and leader in smart service robotic solutions. UBTECH is committed to the vision of transforming the healthcare industry and the sustainable development of the elderly-care economy with innovative technologies, together with industry partners.

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April 24, 2023

Duck Creek Technologies Unveils a “Who’s Who” Participating in the Insurance Industry’s Leading Conference for Tech Decision Makers, Formation ’23

The world’s leading insurance industry and technology minds gather in Orlando, FL, May 8-10, 2023

Boston, April 24, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Duck Creek Technologies, the intelligent solutions provider defining the future of property and casualty (P&C) and general insurance, announces major sponsors, partners, and presenters joining the leading insurance technology decision makers for its upcoming marquee customer conference, Formation ’23. The event is being held May 8 through May 10, 2023, at Signia by Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek in Orlando, Florida.

With a focus on cultivating a world-class event experience filled with rich content, industry networking opportunities and unforgettable activities, Formation ‘23 is all about “BUILDING TOGETHER.” Duck Creek will welcome the leading insurtech minds and industry professionals of all levels from across the globe in a high-energy environment with ample educational and networking opportunities focused on the latest trends and innovations empowering the insurance industry. Duck Creek is delighted to be joined on stage and in sessions by customers who will share their personal stories and first-hand experiences implementing Duck Creek and partner ecosystem innovations. Notable carriers presenting include Australia-based general insurers Argyle and Hollard, as well as Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance, EMC Insurance Companies, GAINSCO Auto Insurance® (GAINSCO), Great American Insurance Group, Indigo Insurance Ltd., and Munich Reinsurance America, Inc.

“This year we have a record number of sponsorship commitments from more than 60 members of our partner ecosystem, including diamond sponsors Glia and LTIMindtree; platinum sponsors Coforge and EY; and gold sponsors Accenture, Aggne Global, Capgemini, Cognizant and Quadient,” said Rohit Bedi, Chief Revenue Officer, Duck Creek Technologies. “This is a testimony to the robust partner ecosystem Duck Creek has built to benefit our customers worldwide. We maintain strong relationships with industry leaders to provide complementary, distinct solutions and services to get our joint customers to market quickly.”

Notably, several influential industry analysts from Aite-Novarica Group (Aite-Novarica), Celent, Everest Group, Forrester, International Data Corporation (IDC) and ReSource Pro Consulting, will participate in various sessions as guest speakers. In particular, Aite-Novarica, Celent, and Forrester will come together to speak in a panel, “Building the future together,” to share how insurers must utilize technology to win in today’s market.

Attendees will get first look at Duck Creek’s latest product vision, strategy, and roadmap. “Duck Creek is committed to providing great products that enable insurers and their customers to thrive,” said Chief Product & Technology Officer Jess Keeney. “We believe great products are personal – delivered and supported through the research and development of humanized experiences. Insurance is more complex with more regulations than ever, and we provide our customers with better data and more technology to manage increased distribution channels and shifting demographics.”

The agenda and speaker line-up are now available on the conference website. For more information on Formation ‘23 or to register now for the year’s must-attend event, please visit https://www.duckcreek.com/formation/.

About Duck Creek Technologies

Duck Creek Technologies is the intelligent solutions provider defining the future of the property and casualty (P&C) and general insurance industry. We are the platform upon which modern insurance systems are built, enabling the industry to capitalize on the power of the cloud to run agile, intelligent, and evergreen operations. Authenticity, purpose, and transparency are core to Duck Creek, and we believe insurance should be there for individuals and businesses when, where, and how they need it most. Our market-leading solutions are available on a standalone basis or as a full suite, and all are available via Duck Creek OnDemand. Visit www.duckcreek.com to learn more. Follow Duck Creek on our social channels for the latest information – LinkedIn and Twitter.

Carley Bunch
Duck Creek Technologies
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April 24, 2023

Themed books such as Xi Jinping on Respecting and Protecting Human Rights (Chinese-English version) were put on display at the London Book Fair

The London Book Fair, which kicked off on April 18, has attracted approximately 1,000 publishing enterprises from around the world. A variety of themed books, including English-Chinese, Russian-Chinese, French-Chinese, Spanish-Chinese, and Japanese-Chinese versions of Xi Jinping on Respecting and Protecting Human Rights published by the Central Compilation and Translation Press, have been highly praised by readers at the London Book Fair this year. Xi Jinping on Respecting and Protecting Human Rights, edited by the Institute of Party History and Literature of the CPC Central Committee, consists of nine topics, systematically collects Xi Jinping’s major statements on respecting and protecting human rights, and provides an authoritative reading material for studying, publicizing and researching Xi Jinping’s major statements and China’s outlook on human rights as well as the vivid practice of human rights. Published in English-Chinese, Russian-Chinese, French-Chinese, Spanish-Chinese, and Japanese-Chinese versions, the book is of great significance for readers at home and abroad to gain a more thorough understanding of the rich meanings of Xi Jinping’s major statements and China’s practice of respecting and protecting human rights, as well as for enhancing the appeal and influence of China’s outlook on human rights in contemporary times. It is critical in introducing and interpreting Xi Jinping’s important thoughts on human rights as well as in presenting real stories of human rights in China. Established in September 1993, the Central Compilation andTranslation Press is a State-level publishing house specializing in social science publications. It translates and publishes classic works and latest publications in world politics, economics, philosophy and culture. Founded to ‘help China read the world and the world understand China,’ the press strives to be ‘a ferryman that transports thoughts and culture between East and West’. Dedicated to ‘publishing valuable books,’ it has a deep respect for thoughts and knowledge and a large number of Chinese and overseas scholars and experts as its consultants. In 2009, the General Administration of Press and Publication (GAPP) rated it as a first-class press and granted the accolade of one of ‘National Top 100 Publishing Houses.’

Source: Ghana News Agency

April 24, 2023

Books, reading must be cornerstone for inclusive, equitable society – President

The power of books and reading must be the cornerstone to achieve a more inclusive, equitable and peaceful society, President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has said. For that reason, he stressed that it was imperative that Ghana and Africa strived to develop ‘our book and creative art industries, as well as scale up the use, through the transformative power of reading, for societal development.’ President Nana Akufo-Addo, who was speaking at the official launch of the ‘Accra World Book Capital, 2023 Campaign’, in Accra, on Monday, noted that education, the creative arts and culture were catalysts for creating opportunities and more decent jobs for the youth. He said the country was ‘delighted that Accra has joined the prestigious World Book Capital’s Network, which is committed to promoting shared values of education, life-long learning and freedom of expression.’ The Network, spearheaded by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO), and governed by its Charter and Mission, upholds the right to literacy, reading and lifelong learning. The aim is to contribute to the attainment of economic, socio-cultural and environmental goals. On the Campaign, which has as its theme: ‘Reading to Connect Minds for Social Transformation’, the President explained that winning the World Book title for Accra was no mean achievement. He applauded the Inter-Ministerial Committee, led by the Ghana Book Development Council and the Accra Metropolitan Assembly, for putting together a convincing dossier that won for Ghana that enviable status. ‘For us in Ghana, the Accra Book Capital means more than a reading campaign. ‘It is an opportunity for Government and international partners to leverage on these diverse linkages to culture and education to deepen our collective actions to make progress on the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs),’ he noted. The objectives of the Campaign include increasing public awareness and education on the benefits of books, reading and creative arts, educating and equipping the youth to develop their creative abilities and skills. It also seeks to promote fundamental human rights and freedoms, particularly, access to education and information through books. President Nana Akufo-Addo was optimistic the Campaign would achieve its expected outcomes of providing reading materials to over 200 schools and community libraries and equipping a minimum of 10, 000 unemployed youth with creative skills. Other key outcomes encompass the publication of about 100 new titles in various Ghanaian languages, increasing awareness creation of cultural heritage sites in the country, and building the capacity of about 200 creative arts industry practitioners. Ms. Audrey Azoulay, the Director-General of UNESCO, said cultivating the culture of reading was a treasure which played a crucial role in education. Therefore, the UN would not relent in partnering with developing countries to promote strategies and measures to encourage youth to take an interest in reading. Dr Yaw Osei Adutwum, Minister of Education, in a solidarity message, said the World Book Capital, 2023 Campaign, had come to ‘ignite the spirit of reading.’

Source: Ghana News Agency

April 24, 2023

First phase of new detention centre in Seychelles expected end of October

Construction starts on a detention facility that will allow the Seychelles Prison Services to manage different categories of inmates remanded into custody, with the laying of the first stones on Monday.

Once fully completed, the facility will be held in separate units, male and female adults as well as male and female juvenile remandees awaiting their court verdict.

Located at Perseverance 1, the facility will be built in two phases. The first phase is expected to end in September or October this year when preparations to welcome female and adolescent remandees will commence. The second phase is set to be commissioned by the end of 2024.

The commissioner of the Seychelles Prison Services, Raymond St. Ange, shared that the new facility will have high standards and follow the recommendations set out in the United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) for the planning of prisons and detention facilities.

The laying of the first bricks was done by Vice President Afif and the Minister of Internal Affairs, Fonseka. (Seychelles Nation) Photo License: CC-BY

“This is a first for Seychelles, where under one roof we will manage three categories of remandees – juvenile, women, and men. It will be a facility that will cater to their humanitarian needs, safety, and security among others. The first phase will finish with 20 cells, and once both phases are completed there will be a total of 120 cells with the possibility to extend to 180,” said St. Ange.

At the moment there are 109 remandees – 50 males at the Bois de Rose Detention Remand Facility, one juvenile in custody of the police, seven females and 51 males at the Montagne Posee prison separated sections from sentenced inmates.

“Current inflows of those being held on suspicion and awaiting their day in court suggests that as a community we must take further measures to not only deter but as well to push on other approaches that support the rule of law and by that safer communities. An area stressing the service is those who exhibit mental disorders or serious anti-social behavior. Our facilities need to be at the level and standard to manage them,” said St. Agne.

He shared that among the services to be provided at the new facility will be counselling and psychologists.

The Seychelles Prison Services is currently working on a series of projects to improve its services. In May or June, staff will start their training at the Youth Offenders Facility on Praslin dedicated to boys and girls who have been sentenced by the court.

“A low-risk facility will be built at the Montagne Posee at the current prison facility itself. This will be used to manage inmates who have not committed a serious crime. They will be separated from inmates who are more of a risk,” said St. Ange.

There is also a plan for a high-risk prison, expected to be located at Bon Espoir, Montagne Posee, that will enable the prison service to better manage higher-risk inmates and those who do not respect their sentence plan, continue to be non-compliant or continue to repeat and offend once released.

Source: Seychelles News Agency

April 24, 2023

La première phase du nouveau centre de détention aux Seychelles est prévue pour fin octobre

a construction d’un centre de détention qui permettra aux services pénitentiaires des Seychelles de gérer différentes catégories de détenus en détention provisoire, démarre avec la pose de la première pierre lundi.

Une fois entièrement achevé, l’établissement aura des unités séparées, d’hommes et de femmes adultes ainsi que des mineurs garçons et filles en détention provisoire attendant leur verdict du tribunal.

Située à Persévérance 1, l’installation sera construite en deux phases. La première phase devrait se terminer en septembre ou octobre de cette année, lorsque les préparatifs pour accueillir les femmes et les mineurs en détention provisoire commenceront. La deuxième phase devrait être mise en service d’ici la fin de 2024.

Le commissaire des services pénitentiaires des Seychelles, Raymond St. Ange, a déclaré que le nouvel établissement respectera des normes élevées et suivra les recommandations du Bureau des Nations Unies pour les services d’appui aux projets (UNOPS) pour la planification des prisons et des centres de détention.

La pose de la première pierre a été réalisée par le vice-président M. Afif et le ministre de l’Intérieur, M. Fonseka. (Seychelles Nation) Photo License: CC-BY

“C’est une première pour les Seychelles, où nous gérerons sous un même toit trois catégories de détenus – mineurs, femmes et hommes. Ce sera une installation qui répondra à leurs besoins humanitaires, de sûreté et de sécurité, entre autres. La première phase se terminera avec 20 cellules, et une fois les deux phases terminées, il y aura un total de 120 cellules avec la possibilité d’étendre à 180 », a déclaré M. St. Ange.

À l’heure actuelle, il y a 109 prévenus – 50 hommes à la maison d’arrêt de Bois de Rose, un mineur détenu par la police, sept femmes et 51 hommes à la prison de Montagne Posee, sections séparées des détenus condamnés.

“L’afflux actuel de personnes soupçonnées et attendant leur procès suggère qu’en tant que communauté, nous devons prendre des mesures supplémentaires non seulement pour dissuader, mais aussi pour promouvoir d’autres approches qui soutiennent l’état de droit et de ce fait des communautés plus sûres. Un domaine faisant pression sur le service est celui des personnes présentant des troubles mentaux ou des comportements antisociaux graves. Nos installations doivent être au niveau et aux normes pour les gérer », a déclaré M. St. Agne.

Il a partagé que parmi les services qui seront fournis dans le nouvel établissement, il y aura des programmes d’appui et des psychologues.

Les services pénitentiaires des Seychelles travaillent actuellement sur une série de projets pour améliorer leurs services. En mai ou juin, le personnel commencera sa formation au Centre pour jeunes délinquants de Praslin dédié aux garçons et aux filles qui ont été condamnés par le tribunal.

“Une installation à faible risque sera construite à Montagne Posée dans l’actuel établissement pénitentiaire lui-même. Elle sera utilisée pour gérer les détenus qui n’ont pas commis de crime grave. Ils seront séparés des détenus qui présentent plus de risques”, a déclaré M. Saint Ange.

Il existe également un plan pour une prison à haut risque, qui devrait être située à Bon Espoir, Montagne Posée, qui permettra au service pénitentiaire de mieux gérer les détenus à haut risque et ceux qui ne respectent pas leur plan de peine, continuent d’être non -conforme ou continuent à répéter et à offenser une fois libéré.

Source: Seychelles News Agency