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LEXI Captioning Tool Kit (Kit de Ferramentas de Legendagem) com Tecnologia IA da AI-Media Eleva o Nível

BROOKLYN, N.Y., Aug. 25, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — A AI-Media, fornecedora líder de tecnologia e infraestrutura de legendagem, tem o orgulho de apresentar seu inovador LEXI Captioning Tool Kit com tecnologia IA. Este conjunto abrangente de soluções de legendagem automatizada marca uma nova era na indústria com a combinação de tecnologias de IA de ponta para atender às necessidades integradas de criadores e distribuidores de conteúdo em todo o mundo.

O LEXI Captioning Tool Kit com Tecnologia IA aborda os desafios enfrentados por empresas de mídia, emissoras, produtores de eventos, instituições educacionais e outros produtores de conteúdo no fornecimento econômico e preciso de legendas de conteúdo ao vivo e pré-gravado que podem ser facilmente reutilizadas em outros aplicativos dos clientes.

“A AI-Media está empenhada em expandir os limites da tecnologia de legendagem. O nosso LEXI Captioning Tool Kit é resultado de anos de pesquisa e desenvolvimento. É com orgulho que oferecemos uma solução transformadora que aprimora a acessibilidade e a inclusão do conteúdo de mídia”, disse James Ward, Diretor de Vendas da AI-Media.

O Tool Kit é composto por seis soluções principais, todas projetadas para atender as diferentes necessidades de legendagem, permitindo que o consumidor misture e combine os principais componentes para atender às necessidades dos seus negócios. As soluções são compatíveis com a nossa série de codificadores da iCap Cloud Network, criando o melhor ecossistema de legendagem.

  1. LEXI Live Automatic Captioning (Legendagem Automática): Fornecendo legendas em tempo real com precisão incomparável, o LEXI alcança consistentemente mais de 98% de precisão. Oferecendo identificação do falante e posicionamento inteligente das legendas, a Legendagem Automática ao Vivo LEXI é a pedra angular do Kit de Ferramentas, oferecendo legendas que rivalizam com as legendas humanas – por uma fração do custo.
  2. LEXI Recorded (Gravado): Acelerando a legendagem de conteúdo de pós-produção, a LEXI Recorded integra-se perfeitamente aos Sistemas de Gerenciamento de Ativos de Mídia (MAM), garantindo tempos de resposta rápidos para a entrega de arquivos de legendas. Os usuários podem legendar em mais de 30 idiomas, escolher entre vários formatos de arquivo, incluindo SRT, VTT e TXT, para atender aos seus requisitos específicos; e fazer uso da função API e automação para uma solução de toque zero.
  3. LEXI Translate (Tradução): Quebrando as barreiras linguísticas, o LEXI Translate permite que os usuários traduzam facilmente legendas ao vivo de e para mais de 50 idiomas, com mais idiomas adicionados todos os meses. Perfeito para reuniões corporativas, eventos globais e transmissões de conteúdo multilíngue, a precisão do LEXI Translates garante que nuances importantes sejam traduzidas de forma eficaz.
  4. LEXI DR (Disaster Recovery – Recuperação de Desastre): Nunca saia do ar com a melhor solução de failover. O LEXI DR permite que os usuários hospedem seus servidores iCap e LEXI totalmente redundantes, garantindo legendas ininterruptas em situações desafiadoras, como interrupções na nuvem ou problemas de conectividade com a Internet. Não faltam mais legendas devido a interrupções na Internet!
  5. LEXI Local: O LEXI Local oferece legendas ao vivo e automáticas altamente seguras, no local e fora da nuvem, o que significa maior segurança e maior controle. O LEXI Local é ideal para qualquer organização, como corporações ou agências governamentais, que exijam maior segurança para o seu conteúdo.
  6. LEXI Library (Biblioteca): O LEXI Library arquiva seu conteúdo legendado, tornando-o facilmente pesquisável e acessível. Com permissões personalizáveis e Single Sign On, as legendas ao vivo com carimbo de hora podem ser acessadas com segurança em tempo real ou pós-sessão, simplificando o processo de transcrição e distribuição de sessões legendadas.

O Tool Kit é uma solução abrangente para maximizar os benefícios da legendagem e tradução. Totalmente compatível com os melhores codificadores de legendas SDI e IP da categoria da AI-Media, o Tool Kit simplifica os fluxos de trabalho do cliente, fornecendo interoperabilidade perfeita.

Para mais informação sobre o LEXI Captioning Tool Kit alimentado por IA, visite www.ai-media.tv. Para agendar uma demonstração ou falar com um representante, entre em contato com lexi@ai-media.tv.

Sobre a AI-Media

Fundada na Austrália em 2003, a empresa de tecnologia AI-Media é líder global de soluções de legendagem, transcrição e tradução ao vivo e gravadas. A empresa ajuda as principais emissoras, empresas e agências governamentais do mundo a garantir alta precisão, segurança e custo-benefício por meio da sua solução de legendagem LEXI com tecnologia de IA. As legendas LEXI são entregues a milhões de telas em todo o mundo através da gama de codificadores de legendas da AI-Media e sua iCap Cloud Network – a maior e mais segura rede de entrega de legendas do mundo. A AI-Media entrega mais de 9 milhões de minutos de mídia ao vivo e gravada mensalmente em todo o mundo. A AI-Media é negociada na Bolsa de Valores da Austrália (ASX: AIM). Para mais informação, visite Ai-Media.tv.

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Contato com a Mídia:
Fiona Habben
Gerente Sênior de Marketing – Global
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AI-Media’s AI-Powered LEXI Captioning Tool Kit Raises the Bar

AI-Media’s AI-Powered LEXI Captioning Tool Kit

A comprehensive collection of automated captioning solutions marks a new era in the industry, combining cutting-edge AI technologies to meet the integrated needs of content creators and distributors worldwide.

BROOKLYN, N.Y., Aug. 24, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — AI-Media, a leading provider of captioning technology and infrastructure, is proud to unveil its groundbreaking AI-Powered LEXI Captioning Tool Kit. This comprehensive collection of automated captioning solutions marks a new era in the industry, combining cutting-edge AI technologies to meet the integrated needs of content creators and distributors worldwide.

The AI-Powered LEXI Tool Kit addresses challenges faced by media companies, broadcasters, event producers, educational institutions, and other content producers in delivering cost-effective and accurate captions and subtitles for live and pre-recorded content that can be easily re-used in other customer applications.

“At AI-Media, we are committed to pushing the boundaries of captioning technology. Our LEXI Tool Kit is a result of years of research and development, and we are proud to offer a transformative solution that enhances the accessibility and inclusivity of media content,” said James Ward, Chief Sales Officer at AI-Media.

The Tool Kit is comprised of six key solutions each designed to address different captioning needs, enabling the consumer to mix and match key components to suit their business requirements. The solutions are compatible with our encoder series via the iCap Cloud Network creating the ultimate captioning ecosystem.

  1. LEXI Live Automatic Captioning: Delivering real-time captions with unparalleled accuracy, LEXI consistently achieves over 98% accuracy. Offering speaker identification and intelligent caption placement, LEXI Live Automatic Captioning is the cornerstone of the Tool Kit, offering captions rivalling that of human captioners – at a fraction of the cost.
  2. LEXI Recorded: Accelerating captioning for post-production content, LEXI Recorded seamlessly integrates into Media Asset Management Systems (MAM), ensuring fast turnaround times for caption file delivery. Users can caption in over 30 languages, choose from multiple file formats including SRT, VTT, and TXT, to fit their specific requirements; and make use of the API function and automation for a zero-touch solution.
  3. LEXI Translate: Breaking down language barriers, LEXI Translate allows users to effortlessly translate live captions and subtitles to and from over 50 languages with more added every month. Perfect for corporate meetings, global events, and broadcasts of multilingual content, LEXI Translates accuracy ensures that important nuances are effectively translated.
  4. LEXI DR (Disaster Recovery): Never go off the air with the ultimate failover solution. LEXI DR enables users to host their fully redundant iCap and LEXI servers, ensuring uninterrupted captioning in challenging situations like cloud-based outages or internet connectivity issues. No more missing captions due to internet outages!
  5. LEXI Local: LEXI Local delivers highly secure live, automatic captions, on-premises and off the cloud, meaning elevated security and greater control. LEXI Local is ideal for any organization such as corporations or Government agencies requiring increased security of their content.
  6. LEXI Library: LEXI Library archives your captioned content, making it easily searchable and accessible. With customizable permissions and Single Sign On, time-stamped live captions can be accessed securely in real-time or post-session, simplifying the process of transcribing, and distributing captioned sessions.

The Tool Kit presents a comprehensive solution to maximize the benefits of captioning and translation. Fully compatible with AI-Media’s best-in-class SDI and IP caption encoders, the Tool Kit simplifies customer workflows by providing seamless interoperability.

For more information about the AI-Powered LEXI Captioning Tool Kit, visit www.ai-media.tv. To schedule a demo or to speak with a representative, please contact lexi@ai-media.tv.

About AI-Media

Founded in Australia in 2003, technology company AI-Media is a global leader in live and recorded captioning, transcription, and translation solutions. The company helps the world’s leading broadcasters, enterprises, and government agencies ensure high accuracy, secure, and cost-effective captioning via its AI-powered LEXI captioning solution. LEXI captions are delivered to millions of screens worldwide via AI-Media’s range of captioning encoders and its iCap Cloud Network – the world’s largest, most secure caption delivery network. Globally, AI-Media delivers over 9 million minutes of live and recorded media monthly. AI-Media trades on the Australian Stock Exchange (ASX:AIM). For more information, please visit www.ai-media.tv.

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Fiona Habben
Senior Marketing Manager – Global
Fiona.habben@ai-media.tv

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Partnership Forged to Accelerate the Energy Transition: Hitachi Energy and Google Cloud Combine Energy and Digital Expertise to Advance Sustainability Initiatives

First solution from partnership delivers comprehensive Energy Planning and Trading data. Advanced data analytics, generative AI drives faster, more complete view of energy information.

Zurich, Switzerland, Aug. 24, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Hitachi Energy, a global technology leader advancing a sustainable energy future for all, and Google Cloud have signed a strategic agreement to collaborate and co-create on multiple cloud software products and services designed to support the global energy transition. The first demonstration of the joint value of the relationship, Hitachi Energy’s Velocity Suite Power Prices, is now available on the Google Cloud Marketplace.

The launch of Velocity Suite Power Prices marks the first milestone in the Google Cloud and Hitachi Energy collaboration and signals how the organizations together will address growing market and customer needs for cloud-based solutions that drive the energy transition. Global developers, operators of renewable generation and battery energy storage systems (BESS), as well as traditional generators, traders, and energy market participants can use the data from Velocity Suite Power Prices to make better, faster decisions about energy projects and investments in North America.

Velocity Suite Power Prices, derived from Hitachi Energy’s industry-leading Velocity Suite application, is a new API-based application that gives global customers easy access to North American energy market intelligence. It informs, guides and accelerates planning and revenue analyses for transformative grid and renewable energy projects. The computing power of Google Cloud technology is instrumental in automating and consolidating the extensive dataset of Velocity Suite Power Prices.

Google Cloud and Hitachi Energy will continue to work together to address growing market and customer needs for cloud-based solutions for the energy transition. The collaboration will draw on Hitachi Energy’s Energy Portfolio Management (EPM) solutions combined with Google Cloud’s data analytics capabilities, artificial intelligence (AI)/machine learning (ML) services, and scalable and secure infrastructure, to develop and deploy new, innovative solutions for electric utilities and renewable energy producers. Continuing to offer Hitachi Energy’s solutions on the Google Cloud Marketplace is driven by a common goal in the energy industry to drive toward outcomes that increase revenue, capitalize on market opportunities, and reduce costs and risk.

“Data and analytics are at the center of the energy transition and play a critical role in the evolving grid,” said Massimo Danieli, Managing Director, Grid Automation for Hitachi Energy. “Our customers worldwide have asked for solutions that help them achieve sustainability goals and business outcomes at speed and scale. Delivering Velocity Suite Power Prices through our partnership with Google Cloud helps global customers accelerate decision making, optimize investments, and digitally transform their own businesses.”

“By delivering Velocity Suite Power Prices on Google Cloud, Hitachi Energy is enabling customers to deploy its platform on trusted, sustainable infrastructure and helping them better utilize massive amounts of data on their journeys to become more profitable and sustainable businesses,” said Roi Tavor, Managing Director at Google Cloud. “Sustainability is a driving factor behind many organizations’ digital transformations, and we’re proud to partner with Hitachi Energy to help global businesses operate responsibly and sustainably.”

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About Hitachi Energy

Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader that is advancing a sustainable energy future for all. We serve customers in the utility, industry and infrastructure sectors with innovative solutions and services across the value chain. Together with customers and partners, we pioneer technologies and enable the digital transformation required to accelerate the energy transition towards a carbon-neutral future. We are advancing the world’s energy system to become more sustainable, flexible and secure whilst balancing social, environmental and economic value. Hitachi Energy has a proven track record and unparalleled installed base in more than 140 countries. Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ around 40,000 people in 90 countries and generate business volumes of over $10 billion USD.

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Hitachi drives Social Innovation Business, creating a sustainable society through the use of data and technology. We solve customers’ and society’s challenges with Lumada solutions leveraging IT, OT (Operational Technology) and products. Hitachi operates under the business structure of “Digital Systems & Services” – supporting our customers’ digital transformation; “Green Energy & Mobility” – contributing to a decarbonized society through energy and railway systems, and “Connective Industries” – connecting products through digital technology to provide solutions in various industries. Driven by Digital, Green, and Innovation, we aim for growth through co-creation with our customers. The company’s consolidated revenues for fiscal year 2022 (ended March 31, 2023) totaled 10,881.1 billion yen, with 696 consolidated subsidiaries and approximately 320,000 employees worldwide. For more information on Hitachi, please visit the company’s website at https://www.hitachi.com. [AP1]

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The Government of St Kitts and Nevis celebrates a year in office with key accomplishments

Basseterre, Aug. 23, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Prime Minister of St Kitts and Nevis, Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew, addressed the nation recently on St Kitts and Nevis’ Labour Party’s (SKNLP) one-year anniversary and outlined some of the Party’s successes in that period.

After Honourable Dr. Drew consulted with experts during the pandemic, he made the bold decision to lift Covid-19 restrictions. This decision supported the survival of the tourism sector.

Honourable Dr. Drew, shared on social media his gratitude for the support the government received from local citizens and noted the country’s latest developments, he outlined SKNLP administration’s critical achievements from August 2022 to August 2023, which include:

Growth in the education sector

The government has significantly reduced student loan interest rates from nine per cent to five per cent at the Development Bank. And student loans received interest-free debt relief for the first time in a little over four years.

The government implemented a ‘Graduate Finance’ Project with ECD$15,000 credit for students with loans at the Development Bank and other banks. With an additional ECD$25,000 grant for students applying and studying relevant undergraduate or graduate programmes.

Sports and recreation 

St Kitts and Nevis Ministry of Sports, under the leadership of Samal Duggins, has launched numerous initiatives as part of the government’s achievements, such as:

  • Transforming Lambert’s playing field to be used to attract more citizens to partake in sports activities on the field.
  • Restoration project in the Warner Park Cricket Stadium to host international games and support the growing tourism sector in the country.

Economic growth 

Indigenous financial institutions in the country now provide zero down payment for mortgages, which makes it possible for homeowners to qualify to purchase their dream home on the twin island nation.

The government-subsidised Fuel Variation Charge (FVC), and the cost of fuel and electricity subsided to ECD$9 million per month.

The first Citizenship by Investment (CBI) dividends were paid out to CBI investors in December 2022 and in June 2023, indicating that the St Kitts and Nevis CBI Programme has shown strength in economic development.

During the first year of the new SKNLP administration in office, the government received the highest tax collection through inland revenue, despite no tax increases and new taxes. Small businesses in the country impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic received ECD$20,000 Small Business Loans from the Development Bank.

The government was able to reinstate its Gratuity payouts for retired Government Auxiliary Employees (CAE) with a minimum of 10 years of service.

Growth in the tourism sector 

The government increased the number of different airlines to the destination with Caribbean Airlines, InterCaribbean Airlines and JetBlue Airlines to the country’s airlift. The “Venture Deeper” tourism brand campaign was launched to diversify tourism initiatives.

Honourable Dr. Drew and his administration welcomed the world’s largest cruise liner, Wonder of the Seas, to its port. Additional, extended discounted value-added tax days to three times a year – in Easter, Summer and Christmas festive seasons. And duty-free import of food up to 400lbs, including a duty-free allowance of US$200 for travellers and non-commercial importers.

Changes in the country’s legislation

The Government of St Kitts and Nevis improved its good governance by implementing changes to laws being passed to support and protect the country’s diverse communities, which include:

  • A Domestic Violence Act to protect women, men and children who are exposed to and affected by domestic violence.
  • Alterations were made to the Eastern Caribbean Central Bank legislation, and the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) Agreement Act was created for the country to access ECD$1.5 billion of capital to develop projects in electricity and energy, water and various other sectors.

Housing project launched 

The government commitment is to build 2,400 affordable hurricane-resilient smart homes in four years that will be built in four phases. Each phase will construct 600 homes, with features for each new homeowner to enjoy, including a water tank and a rooftop water heater in each home.

Growth in the healthcare sector 

Honourable Dr. Drew added that there are healthcare initiatives to provide essential healthcare to disadvantaged children through paying for emergency overseas medical care. This initiative saved over thirty sick children in the twin federation.

The above accomplishments were achieved by critical steps to preserve the economy and tourism sector. St Kitts and Nevis’ economy ricocheted in the last year with significant growth in the agriculture, financial services, and tourism sectors. As well as advancing the Citizenship by Investment (CBI) Programme, with new regulations to maintain competitiveness in the Caribbean and in the rest of the world.

The government placed emphasis on job creation and permanent employment opportunities for the country’s people, these subsequently boost the economy and significantly improve the livelihood of citizens.

The Government of St Kitts and Nevis’ vision is to evolve the country into a Sustainable Island State by focusing its governance on integrity, transparency, and accountability. Their commitment is to build a stronger country and empower its citizens.

Secretary of St Kitts and Nevis Citizenship by Investment Programme
Government of St. Kitts and Nevis
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Guidepoint Celebrates 20 Years of Innovation

Constantly finding new ways to give clients the context they need to navigate the abundance of information available today.

New York, NY, Aug. 23, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — This year, Guidepoint celebrates its 20th anniversary as a leading expert network and research enablement platform, offering solutions that allow clients to obtain essential knowledge to better inform their business decisions.

Since Guidepoint’s founding, the company has pursued its vision of making knowledge available to all by expanding to include 17 strategically located global offices, a network of 1.5 Million subject matter experts across all sectors, and a client list of more than 4,500 top organizations around the world.

In recent years, Guidepoint has expanded its product set to include Guidepoint Insights, offering access to more than 750 live events per month and a library of more than 23,000+ transcripts, and Guidepoint Qsight, an alternative data business focused on bespoke curation of market data in the MedTech, Therapeutics, and Aesthetics spaces.

“I’m proud of what Guidepoint has accomplished in the past 20 years, with the support of our dedicated employees, clients, and Advisors.” said Albert Sebag, CEO of Guidepoint. “While it’s important to celebrate our achievements, we’re already looking forward, positioning ourselves to expand our offerings and deliver on a promise of unparalleled expertise and ongoing innovation — offering knowledge solutions that can create a lasting impact for the firms we serve.”

As Guidepoint’s products have evolved, so has its focus. With an eye toward the future, the company is making significant investments in original content and technology, intent on serving the broader knowledge needs of its expanded roster of clients.

To learn more about Guidepoint, and the products and services they offer, visit their website at www.guidepoint.com.

About Guidepoint

Guidepoint is a research enablement platform designed to accelerate understanding and empower decision‑making through real-time access to data and hard-to-source knowledge. Backed by the world’s largest network of expertise, the company provides critical context and dimension on any topic, letting top companies and investors rapidly turn answers into action.

Mike Gold
Guidepoint
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