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ITE signs MOU with VIZZIO to Launch New Centre of Excellence, Harnessing the Power of 3D Virtualization

Universal Omniverse Experience Centre to leverage Geo-Spatial, 3D Virtualization and Digital Twin technologies to enhance training, accelerate SME digitalization in Singapore

VIZZIO Technologies, a Singapore-based technology company specialized in creating and virtualizing digital realities, today announced a three-year partnership with the Institute of Technical Education (ITE) to launch a new Centre of Excellence – the Universal Omniverse Experience Centre – at ITE College Central. The Centre, which will leverage next-generation technologies including AI-powered Geo-Spatial, 3D virtualization and Digital Twin solutions, will deliver training programs to students and adult learners.

(Left) Mr Suresh Natarajan, Principal of ITE College Central, and Dr Jon Li, CEO and Founder of Vizzio Technologies Pte Ltd.

“As Singapore continues to advance its Smart Nation agenda, we need to prepare our students, adult learners and wider business community with the deep tech skills they need for future employability and decision-making. Together with VIZZIO, we are delivering a holistic curriculum, integrating education and real-world applications of 3D technologies to demonstrate the power of spatial data for industrial and smart city projects. Leveraging these emerging technologies, we are excited for what the future holds as we continue to foster Singapore’s deep-tech talent and unlock new opportunities to spur innovation and digitalization,” said Mr. Suresh Natarajan, Principal, ITE College Central.

As part of the MOU, VIZZIO will focus on training ITE students, ITE lecturers and adult learners in 3D modelling and visualisation including Artificial Intelligence (AI), Building Information Modelling (BIM), Unreal Game Engine and Mixed and Virtual Reality (MR/VR). The courses are targeted at addressing three key pillars: Manpower Capability, SME Digitalization and Go-Green:

1. Boost Manpower Capability by Enhancing Teaching and Learning
VIZZIO will provide ITE with advisory services to support the development of a new multi-disciplinary curriculum for students as part of a revamped Game & Immersive Applications course. The curriculum will cover areas including built environment visualization and immersive geospatial applications to further enhance employability resilience and future readiness of ITE students.

VIZZIO will also support ITE’s ambitions to drive digital education with the creation of an Avatar Teacher, with a humanized face and text-based technology support. The Avatars will be embedded into PowerPoint presentations and learning applications to provide ITE staff with support in delivering a more immersive and interactive learning experience.

Under the partnership, VIZZIO is also a sponsor for the ITE Work-Study Diploma (WSDip) that aims to develop and nurture the next generation of Singapore thinkers with real life work experience. Students can also apply for internship placements at Vizzio and have the opportunity to work and learn from the best in developing their professional skills for the future.

For adult learners looking at sharpening their deep tech knowledge and skills, VIZZO will co-develop and co-deliver training courses under ITE’s Continuing Education and Training (CET) framework. ITE staff will also benefit from industry attachments to upgrade their skills. These opportunities will afford students, adult learners and staff exposure to latest industry trends and practices.

2. Drive SME digitalization in Singapore
VIZZIO and ITE will also jointly design and curate short courses on geo-spatial technologies for adult learners and the industry. By creating an edu-industry community platform, this will provide opportunities for lifelong learning, workforce adaptability by co-creating with industry and help SMEs digitalize their operations.

3. Foster Smart Learning, Smart Working

Integrating live video streaming and BIM (Building Information Modelling) technologies, VIZZIO and ITE will explore a Smart Building GIS (geographic information system) solution. This will help promote a digital ecosystem within the industry as students and SMEs can better visualize data, taking the theoretical to practical and measuring predictions or impacts more accurately and efficiently.

“3D technology is on course to become part of our everyday lives, from mapping the world around us to enabling us to experience entertainment in a whole new way. However, while 3D virtualization and Digital Twin technologies have been around for a while, they are typically complex, clunky, and expensive. At VIZZIO, we want to empower all users – from novices to digital experts – with easy and seamless access to these technologies,” said Jon Li, CEO and Founder of VIZZIO. “We are thrilled to be partnering with forward-looking institutions like ITE who share our vision in bringing these technologies closer to students and the wider business community in Singapore and look forward to welcoming a new generation of talent to the world of 3D.”

About VIZZIO Technologies
VIZZIO Technologies is a Singapore based, AI Modelling & Visualisation company that is on a mission to democratize and simplify 3D. Harnessing the power of 3D visualisation technologies, AI, machine learning processes, and EDGE-COMPUTING scanning hardware, VIZZIO offers an advanced yet easy-to-use platform, empowering users – from novices to digital experts across all industries – to access best-in-class 3D-as-a-Service offerings on demand, enabling anyone to co-create, virtualize and interact with digital realities. Vizzio has been spearheading the adoption of dimensionally accurate and immersive 3D capture & visualisations for Singapore’s leading government agencies and companies including Singapore Civil Defense Force (SCDF), Government Technology Agency of Singapore (GovTech), National University of Singapore (NUS) and SMRT Corporation (SMRT) as well as Singapore based companies such as CapitaLand, SATS, StarHub, DP Architects among others. For more information, please visit https://vizzio.ai/

About Institute of Technical Education
The Institute of Technical Education (ITE) was established as a post-secondary institution in 1992, under the Ministry of Education. ITE is a principal provider of career and technical education and a key developer of national skills certification and standards skilling Singapore for the future economy. It offers three key programmes – (1) Pre-Employment Training for youths after secondary education (2) Continuing Education and Training for adult learners and (3) Industry-Based and Work-Study Programmes with employers. Under its ‘One ITE System, Three Colleges’ Governance Model, ITE has three Colleges – ITE College Central, ITE College East and ITE College West. For more information, please visit https://www.ite.edu.sg

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Jailani Nathan, Manager, Corporate & Media Relations
Email: Jailani_Nathan@ite.edu.sg

5,000+ Educators, Policymakers & Technology Leaders Assemble to Plan for the Future of Education in the Philippines

On 16-17 February 2022, the 6th annual EDUtech Philippines 2022 will once again bring together the Philippines’ entire education ecosystem to discuss new strategies, pedagogies and innovations to bring 21st century quality education to all in the Philippines.

The past two years have shown just how important technology in education truly is, and how being up to date on technology strategy, digital pedagogy and tools is crucial to the delivery of quality education in a hybrid environment. With that in mind, EDUtech Philippines has created a program tailored to the needs of an increasingly technology-driven education community.
Gracing the event is the Guest of Honour, H.E. Secretary Leonor Magtolis Briones, Secretary of Education, Department of Education, Philippines (DepEd), who will open the event through a keynote address at 9am on 16 February, providing an outlook into the future of K-12 education in the Philippines and how the transformation roadmap will be achieved through partnerships, innovation and technology.

Building on this, Fr. Aristotle C. Dy, SJ, PhD, President of Xavier School, Ms Bernadette Nacario, Country Director of Google Philippines and Mr Michael Ngan, President and General Manager of Lenovo Philippines will also be delivering keynotes about developing the workforce of the futures with 21st century skills and the importance of technology in enhancing learning for all.

On Day Two, Executive Director David B. Bungallon of the National Institute for Technical Education and Skills Development (NITESD), Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) will share how TESDA is providing accessible, high-quality technical vocational education and training. While Dr. Betty Cernol McCann, President, Silliman University discusses strategies for designing and implementing innovative digital solutions for your institution.

In addition to the visionary keynotes, there will be a series of K-12 and Higher Education fireside chats and panel discussions by 100+ expert speakers on digital leadership, learning and teaching technologies, digital pedagogies digital schools and campuses and more.

Additional featured speakers at EDUtech Philippines include:
– Hon. Ma. Josefina “Joy” Belmonte, Mayor, Quezon City Government
– Redilyn C. Agub, Chief, e-TESDA Unit, NITESD, TESDA
– Abram Y.C Abanil, Director IV, Information and Communications Technology Service, Department of Education Philippines
– Trish Anne Castro, Principal, De La Salle University Integrated School
– Paul Anthony Notorio, Director, Center for Innovative Learning Programs, De La Salle University-Dasmarinas
– Mark Sy, Chief Academic Officer, APEC Schools
– Prof. Dr. Cheryl Peralta, Vice-Rector for Academic Affairs, University of Santo Tomas
– Maria A. Roque, Chief, TESDA Specialist, National TVET Trainers Academy (NTTA), NITESD, TESDA
– Estela Carino, Regional Director Cordillera Administrative Region, Department of Education Philippines
– Samuel Gipson, Head of Secondary, Nord Anglia International School Manila
– Dr. Dave E. Marcial, Director, Silliman Online University Learning
– Enzo Flojo, Asst. Principal for Formation, Ateneo de Manila Junior High School
– Catherine M. Catamora, Director, Education Technology Office, Far Eastern University
– Francis Jim Tuscano, Grade School EdTech Coordinator, Xavier School San Juan
– Prof. Ganemulle Lekamalage Dharmasri Wickramasinghe, PhD, Director General, Colombo Plan Staff College

Besides the conference, the exhibition will feature a showcase of the latest education technologies by Google for Education, Lenovo, Canvas by Instructure, Coursera for Campus, REX Education, Globe Business, NEO by Cypher Learning, Linux Professional Institute and more.
Supported by DepEd and TESDA, the two-day free-to-attend conference and exhibition is expected to gather over 5,000 education stakeholders from Philippines and beyond.

About EDUtech Philippines 2022
Date: 16-17 February 2022 | Virtual
Website: www.terrapinn.com/Join-EDUtechPhil22
Admission is free for all
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Libraries Tasmania Selects Preservica to Safeguard Public Access to Archives Collections

Preservica’s Digital Preservation Framework Will Manage Digital Collections in Excess of 150TB to Ensure Long-Term Storage of Digital Archives

Preservica, a global leader in Active Digital Preservation software, has partnered with Libraries Tasmania in a multi-year contract to accept, preserve, and store digital government and non-government records as archives.

The ability to efficiently or effectively manage the 150TB’s of digital collections manually has become difficult, placing Libraries Tasmania at risk of not meeting required standards to ensure the ongoing preservation and accessibility of its digital cultural collections.

Preservica worked with local partner Document Management Tasmania (DMTAS) on the formal tender and procurement process. The digital preservation service will be hosted on AWS Asia Pacific (Sydney) region.

The Tasmanian Archives holds hundreds of thousands of items of significant historical and cultural value, in various formats, that are actively degrading. These contain content unique and integral to Tasmanian history and must adhere to industry standards and compliance requirements to support business processes for the secure capture, storage, management, identification, access, delivery and long-term preservation of its digital collections.

“Our commitment is to preserve the continuing memory of Tasmania as the lead provider of history, research, and information services,” said Allegra Huxtable, Manager Government Archives & Preservation at Libraries Tasmania, Department of Education. “We are thrilled to partner with Preservica to preserve archives and heritage items to fulfill our legislated role as the keeper of Tasmania’s memory, and generate opportunities for lifelong learning, and cultural inspiration available to anyone around the world.”

The digital preservation system will form part of the State Library and Tasmanian Archives infrastructure that will support the receipt of transfers from Tasmanian State Government Agencies and non-government organizations’ of digital records in all forms, including digitized versions of hardcopy records as well as unstructured and structured born-digital records.

This also includes published digital assets acquired through legal deposit or purchase (where these items are not suitable for inclusion on the National E-Deposit System).

Public access to the Tasmanian Archives collections includes government records, private records, and cultural heritage items in a large number of formats including hard copy documentary items, physical items and their digital surrogates (digitized versions), audio recordings (including analog and born-digital), Film and Video (including analog and born-digital), maps, newspapers, and photographs.

Online access to digital materials has become increasingly important for many Australian government, academic, cultural and commercial organizations. Libraries Tasmania is part of a growing community of institutions using Preservica in the region including The National Archives of Australia (NAA), The National Library of Australia (NLA), the State Library of South Australia (SLSA), Moore College and many other government, cultural, and academic institutions.

We are delighted that Libraries Tasmania is part of a growing number of customers in our user community in Australia,” said Mike Quinn, CEO Preservica. “Preservica’s preservation system is a key part of the total environment needed to provide their digital collections with the best chance of long-term survival.”

Preservica’s digital preservation and discovery solution, Starter edition is providing multi-sized archives across the region with an easy, locally hosted way to preserve important records and showcase digital collections that document Australia’s rich history, ensuring content is kept safe and usable over decades are all automatically taken care of.

See if Preservica is a fit for you. Learn more about its library and museum archive software or try Preservica for free to create, preserve and share your first digital collection in minutes.

About Preservica
With offices in Boston, MA and Abingdon, Oxfordshire (UK), Preservica is changing the way organizations around the world protect and future-proof critical long-term digital information. Available in the cloud (SaaS) or on-premise, our award-winning active digital preservation software has been designed from the ground up to tackle the unique challenges of ensuring digital information remains accessible and trustworthy over decades.

It’s a proven solution that’s trusted by hundreds of businesses, archives, libraries, museums and government organizations around the world, including the UK National Archives, Texas State Library and Archives, MoMA, Yale and HSBC. Visit: www.preservica.com and Twitter: @preservica

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#Usportchallenge Short Video Contest Captures the Spirit of Chengdu 2021 FISU World University Games

With 49,033 sports fans joining in and 1.06 billion global views, the #Usportchallenge Short Video Contest came to a spirited conclusion with 52,429 submissions and 12 million international votes. Twenty videos were selected by the final public vote and judged by FISU and the Chengdu 2021 FISU Games Executive Committee, and the creators honored with the title FISU Digital Workout Star.

The #Usportchallenge Short Video Contest, launched by the Chengdu 2021 FISU World University Games in collaboration with FISU, is available to the world at 2021Chengdu.com, Douyin, Weibo, TikTok, Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and YouTube, adding to the excitement of the Chengdu 2021 FISU World University Games, which will take place from 26 June to 7 July 2022.

This video challenge showed the strength and united spirit of the global university sports movement,” said FISU.

The social media for the contest received enormous responses both at home and abroad, over Chinese and English channels. Sports lovers from Italy, Poland, Spain, Russia, the Netherlands, Singapore, Austria, Ugand and Brazil, among others, showed their dedication, talent and creativity in the works. Professional athletes were also involved in the contest.

FISU Student Ambassador Aupal Emmanuel from Uganda submitted a video without words, garnering more than 130,000 votes and 100 comments on 2021Chengdu.com in just 3 days. He realised his dream of crossing the equator, and making “Chengdu makes dreams come true” a reality. His story has encouraged global enthusiasm, passion and friendship, gathering across time and space, for Chengdu.

Manfred Grubauer, chairman of Linz Tourism, registered on the official Chengdu 2021 FISU Games website, and shared a rowing video. Through this global event, Manfred admits, Chengdu has provided a platform for extensive interaction and comprehensive exchanges among Sister Cities and further deepened the friendship between Chengdu and Linz.

Chengdu’s Sister Cities, sports federations of different countries, and over 300 universities worldwide supported the challenge with enthusiasm, contributing the largest number of participating Sister Cities and the most frequently interacted online event ever.

With just 180 days to go until the Chengdu 2021 FISU World University Games, we hope that we will cross the language barrier and transcend the distance between time and space to meet in Chengdu, and make dreams come true.

Chengdu 2021 Official Website: https://www.2021chengdu.com
Chengdu 2021 Theme Video: https://tinyurl.com/chengdu2021-1
#Usportchallenge Short Video Contest: https://tinyurl.com/chengdu2021-3

Media Contact:
Yolanda Yang, 2021Chengdu.com
E-mail: activity@2021chengdu.com
Website: https://www.2021chengdu.com

Asia’s Edtech and Education Leaders to Gather at EDUtech Asia 2021 to Inspire the Future of Education

On 9-11 November 2021, EDUtech Asia will once again bring together the entire education ecosystem across Asia Pacific and beyond to explore how technology is impacting the way we learn and teach.

Over the three days, over 250 expert speakers from K-12 Schools and higher education Institutions will be addressing 20+ key themes such as new pedagogies, AI in education, learning technologies, virtual classrooms, digital assessments, wellbeing and many more.

Headlining the festival agenda are seven international education visionaries. Diane Tavenner, Co-Founder and CEO, Summit Public Schools will open the conference with her insights on creating the schools our children deserve by championing equity, access and wellbeing. In the afternoon, Award-Winning Teacher and Author of “Disruptive Classroom Technologies”, Dr Sonny Magana will discuss his recent breakthrough research findings on Cyber Schooling That Works. Rounding up the day, Pooja K. Agarwal, Ph.D, Cognitive Scientist and Author of “Powerful Teaching: Unleash the Science of Learning”, will talk about the foundation of what the science of learning is and how students can use it to study smarter – not harder.

On day two, Justin Reich, Associate Professor in Digital Media, MIT and Author of “Failure to Disrupt: Why Technology Alone Can’t Transform Education” separates truth from hype, explaining what technology can–and can’t–do to transform our classrooms and argue why successful reform efforts will focus on incremental improvements, not the next killer app. Building on that, Anne Johnstone, Principal, Ravenswood School for Girls, and Chair, Positive Education Schools Association will explore the Transformative Potential of Positive Education in Challenging Times.

On the final day, Shui-min Tan, Chief Information Technology Officer, National University of Singapore and Calum Chace, Author, AI Expert take over the keynote stage. Shui-min will share why the IT leader role in education has never been more important to the success of schools and higher education institutions, while Calum will discuss the extraordinary achievements and promise of AI, its likely impact on education, and why we are living in humanity’s most important century – a thought-provoking session not to be missed.

“Our mission, at EDUtech, is to inspire educators to inspire the next generation – globally. By bringing together educators and education professionals from around the world we hope to help level the education playing field for all and accelerate a change in the way that education is delivered. EDUtech Asia in November will be our largest virtual event to date with over 10,000 attendees. We have an incredible international keynote speaker lineup and a further 250 speakers plus our new Show and Tell segment with 88 presentations from teachers from around the region,” said Sharon Roessen, Managing Director, Asia, Terrapinn Pte Ltd.

Running alongside the conference, there will be a virtual exhibition hall showcasing the latest education technologies by 100+ edtech leaders including Google Cloud, Microsoft, Lenovo, Amazon Web Services, Google For Education, Keypath Education, Qualcomm and more

Additionally, as part of the initiative to give voices to educators, the event will feature a pre-event Show & Tell Showcase of 88 sessions by educators for educators. This showcase of stories about teaching with technology has already started as of 2nd November 2021.

The event is free for all to attend and is expected to gather 10,000 educators across the region and beyond.

About EDUtech Asia 2021
Conference & Exhibition: 9-11 November 2021
Pre-event Show & Tell: 2 November 2021 onwards
Website: https://bit.ly/3CJFMln
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Alpha DX Group Completes Acquisition of DiDi Academy

Alpha DX Group Limited, (“Alpha DX”, the “Company” and together with its subsidiaries, the “Group”), a premier learning and education solution company, is pleased to announce that it completed the acquisition of DiDi Academy as approved by the Company’s shareholders via an EGM held on 8 September 2021.

Separately, under the Addendum to the MOU (“Addedum”), DiDi Academy has been appointed as a service provider in “Next Generation” University – the Asnaro University of Uzbekistan (“PROJECT ASNARO”), the project Alpha DX entered into a memorandum of understanding (“MOU”) with the Republic of Uzbekistan (Ministry of Higher Education and Secondary Specialized Education of Uzbekistan) (“Uzbek MHSSE”) to build and operate together, as previously announced.

Furthermore, DiDi Academy will also develop collaborations and partnerships between Universities in Uzbekistan and Universities in Japan to facilitate various joint programs, including but not limited to, such as student exchange programs and joint degree programs among partner Universities in both countries.

Subject to the entry of binding agreements, Didi Academy is expected to receive agreed fees of no less than US$1.56 million over a five-year period to provide representations and campuses in Japan for Universities in Uzbekistan, on top of additional service fees from such joint programs.

DiDi Academy is also in advanced stage of negotiations for formal collaborations and partnership with several academic institutions and businesses in Japan to offer EduTrust certified educational and training programs to students and working professionals in Japan through a new licensing agreement that is in discussions with ERC Institute Pte. Ltd. (“ERCI”).

As one of the leading higher education & learning private institutions in Singapore, ERCI is engaged in the business of providing various EduTrust certified academic programs through collaborations with global institutions, which includes Advanced Diploma Programs, Bachelor’s Degree Programs, Master’s Degree Programs and corporate training services.

Alpha DX’s CEO, Mr Daiji Yamada, said, “As a pioneer in offering alternative choices in the academic path for students in Japan, DiDi Academy has the first mover advantage within Japan’s education market which has a combined market size of approximately S$91 billion per annum, comprising domestic education service of S$33 billion and higher education (Universities and Colleges) of S$58 billion.

Utilising our extensive range of digital technology to deliver the education and training programs will create a new emerging blue ocean segment within the massive education and learning market in Japan, hence DiDi Academy is expected to undertake a key strategic role in the Group’s growth plans ahead.”

The Company will continue to provide timely updates to shareholders as each new arrangement and partnership is being finalised and executed.

About Alpha DX Group Limited
(Bloomberg: ALEN:SP / Reuters: ALPH.SI/ SGX Stock Code: VVL)

Listed on the Singapore Stock Exchange, Alpha DX Group Limited (“Alpha DX”) is one of the region’s leading learning solution companies.

Led by the veterans in Technology, Education, Corporate Training and Business consultancy in both the Board of Directors and the management team, Alpha DX provides next generation Expanded Reality (XR)* integrated solutions in learning and education market that enable our customers to create engaging, fully immersive, super enhanced learning and training experiences of the future – next generation educational Institutions, multi-dimensional learning design methodologies, digital content conversion and creation platform, ubiquitous learning super platform and systems with the relevant technologies – all under one roof.

With a strategic focus on integrating XR technologies to create a personalised and digitally enhanced learning experience, Alpha DX aims to offer new value propositions, with its integrated ubiquitous learning solutions, to serve both today’s and the future needs of diverse learners across all genders, ages, cultures and purposes.

For more information, please visit www.alpha-dx.com.sg

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Hundreds of Educators, Policymakers & Technology Leaders Assemble to Discuss the Future of Education in Thailand

On 14-15 September 2021, EDUtech Thailand will bring together the entire Thai education ecosystem to discuss new strategies, pedagogies and innovations to help inspire the next generation.

Over the two days, over 100 expert speakers from K-12 Schools and higher education Institutions across Thailand will be addressing key themes such as Digital Leadership, Digital Schools and Digital Campus in both English and Thai.

Setting the tone for the event is an inspiring opening keynote address by Kalaya Sophonpanich, Deputy Minister of Ministry of Education, Thailand. Following that, Banchong Mahaisavariya, President of Mahidol University, Chayaporn Wattanasiri, President of Mae Fah Luang University and Jirapon Sunkpho, Vice President on Information Technology of Thammasat University — Thailand will discuss about the strategies for transformation with leaders from Aruba and the Thai Programmer Association. Natcha Thawesaengskulthai, Vice President for Strategic Planning, Innovation and Global Engagement od Chulalongkorn University and Suchatvee Suwansawat, President of King Mongkut’s Institute of Technology Ladkrabang will also be delivering keynote addresses about their digital transformation journeys.

Headlining day 2 of the event is the exclusive keynote panel by lead by the Digital Economy Promotion Agency. Focused on the topic of “Upskilling on Coding, STEM, IoT and AI for schools”, the panel features Digital Economy Promotion Agency, Dr. Jakkanit Kananurak, Director of Digital Manpower Development and Promotion Department, Dr. Non Arkaraprasertkul, Senior Expert of Smart City Promotion Department, and their guests Associate Professor Dr. Tipparat Sittiwong, Faculty of Education, Naresuan University Dr. Preeyada Tapingkae, Senior Professional Level Teacher, Bansanpasak School, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Noawanit Songkram, Faculty of Education, Chulalongkorn University, and Dr. Sommai Khantong, Deputy Director of Digital Innovation Development Department, Mahasarakham University.

Additional featured speakers at EDUtech Thailand include:
– Dr.Ratthasart Korrasud, Senior Executive Vice President, Digital Economy Promotion Agency
– Laurent Goetschmann, Head of School & CEO, Concordian International School
– Dr Vorasuang (Michael) Duangchinda, Director – Office of Online Education, Sripatum University
– Dr Phumsit Sukontawong, Director, Potisarnpittayakorn School
– Dr Supan Tungjitkusolmun, President, CMKL University
– Kenneth Page, Primary Principal, Deputy Headmaster, British International School Phuket
– Assoc. Prof. Dr. Rattasit Sukhahuta, Director of Information Technology Services Center, Chiang Mai University
– Dr.Wisit Chaithaeng, Director, Bodindecha (Sing Singhaseni) School
– Asst. Prof. Dr. Anucha Somabut, Acting Director, Learning and Teaching Innovation Center, Khon Kaen University
– Chris Seal, Principal, Shrewsbury International School Bangkok Riverside
– Asst. Prof. Dr. Tanate Panrat, Assistant to President for Learning Innovation Development, Prince of Songkla University
– Thomas Banyard, Headmaster, King’s College International School
– Asst. Prof. Pongpith Tuenpusa, Vice President, Rajamangala University of Technology
– Adam Drew, Headmaster, HeadStart International School, Phuket
– Asst. Prof. Dr. Nadh Ditcharoen, Assistant to the President for Academic Affairs, Ubon Ratchathani University

Running alongside the conference, there will be a virtual exhibition hall showcasing the latest education technologies by edtech leaders including Google For Education, Lenovo Thailand, Amazon Web Services, Aruba, a Hewlett Packard Enterprise company and more
The two-day free-to-attend conference and exhibition is expected to gather education stakeholders from Thailand and beyond.

About EDUtech Thailand 2021
Date: 14-15 September 2021, LIVE ONLINE
Conference & Exhibition opening hours: 09:00 am ICT
Website: www.terrapinn.com/EDUtechThailand21
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Alpha DX Advancing on its First Public-Private Partnership in Digital Learning & Education with Uzbekistan

Alpha DX Group Limited, (“Alpha DX”, the “Company” and together with its subsidiaries, the “Group”), a premier learning and education solution company, is pleased to provide updates on the Group’s first public-private partnership (“PPPs”) in digital learning and education.

Previously on 26 August 2021, the Group has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (“MOU”) with the Ministry of Higher and Secondary-Specialized Education (“MHSSE”) of the Republic of Uzbekistan (“Uzbekistan”) that encompass various joint ventures, collaborations and key deliverables in relation to AUU. As such, the Company has announced that its subsidiary, ZioNext Pte. Ltd., will develop and implement the next generation ubiquitous learning platform for AUU.

Under the MOU, Alpha and MHSSE will also establish a joint venture with the primary purpose of establishing and managing the AUU, a next generation University that will be fully integrated with the ubiquitous learning platform developed by Alpha DX’s subsidiaries.

PPPs are widespread in both developing and developed countries and governments often see PPPs as a way of improving quality, access or cost-effectiveness in their education system.

Subsequent to entry of the MOU, further discussions have been undertaken, and the joint venture is expected to be funded with USD$50 million by the joint venture partners and it will primarily be channelled towards the development and growth of AUU. Moving ahead, the scope of the joint venture may be expanded to include the transformation of the entire public education system of Uzbekistan. The establishment of the joint venture and its terms are subject to the entry into binding agreements.

Scheduled to open in the 3rd quarter of 2022, AUU will have two campuses in Uzbekistan with the main campus located in Tashkent, the capital city of Uzbekistan, and the second campus located in Andijan, the administrative, economic, and cultural center of Andijan Region.

The Company will provide timely updates to shareholders as each contract is being finalised and executed.

With a strategic focus on integrating wide range of digital technology in education and businesses through strategic collaborations and partnerships, Alpha DX aims to transform learning and education to a fully personalised and ubiquitous learning experience for all learners across the world.

Formerly known as Alpha Energy Holdings Limited, the Group has transformed itself in January 2021 with fund raising and restructuring initiatives under the leadership of technology and financial veterans in the learning and education industry.

Alpha DX’s CEO, Mr. Daiji Yamada, said, “The sheer scale to continuously improve the quality of education justifies the need for public-private partnership. Many verticals within the education industry have been disrupted by the pandemic and in fact, we are operating in a market that is growing at a dramatic rate. As such, we are well positioned to harness the opportunities with our growing track record and capabilities.

“This PPP joint venture with the Republic of Uzbekistan is a corporate milestone for Alpha DX and it fits well with our growth strategy, enabling us to further expand our technological and intellectual resources in the global digital Learning industry. We expect the joint venture to help facilitate the development of our existing pipeline of project opportunities and prospective projects for further diversification and growth.”

About Alpha DX Group Limited
(Bloomberg: ALEN:SP / Reuters: ALPH.SI/ SGX Stock Code: VVL)

Listed on the Singapore Stock Exchange, Alpha DX Group Limited (“Alpha DX”) is one of the region’s leading learning solution companies.

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Loop Media, Inc. Launches The Wiggles Channel Exclusively First On The Roku Channel Beginning August 19th

Expands Loop Media’s Content and Growing Roku Presence with its First Program Offering Specifically for Children

Loop Media, Inc. (Loop) (OTC: LPTV), a leading multichannel streaming platform that provides curated music video and branded entertainment channels for businesses and consumers, today announced a significant expansion of its existing partnership with Roku, Inc. Loop will bring its fully-dedicated The Wiggles Channel exclusively, initially to Roku(R) beginning August 19th.

Now, through Loop Media, The Roku Channel will be the home for 24/7 availability of one of the world’s most popular children’s entertainment groups. Launched in 2017, The Roku Channel is the home for free entertainment on America’s No. 1 TV streaming platform based on hours streamed (Hypothesis Group, April 2021).

Today’s announcement and launch follows closely on the heels of the companies’ recent partnership announcements in both the U.S. and Canada that bring several customized Loop Media music video channels to Roku customers, thereby expanding Roku’s entertainment line-up.

The Wiggles are one of the most successful global children’s franchises of all time. For the past thirty years, The Wiggles have educated, entertained and enriched the lives of millions of pre-schoolers (and their parents) all over the globe. Today, generations of fans that grew up watching are sharing their love of The Wiggles with their own children. Loop’s dedicated streaming and broadcast channel for The Wiggles, first available on Roku, will initially air content from the original Wiggles, featuring Greg, Anthony, Murray and Jeff. It will include series such as “Wiggle TV” and “The Wiggles Show,” as well as specials such as “Wiggle Time!”, “Yummy, Yummy” and “Baby Antonio’s Circus.”

“The Wiggles brand has established itself as a global powerhouse for decades in the children’s world, delighting kids and parents alike through song and dance,” said Ashley Hovey, Director, The Roku Channel AVOD. “We are thrilled to bring this family-friendly, sought-after content to the millions of engaged users on The Roku Channel just in time for Kids & Family’s second anniversary. It’s a great way to celebrate this milestone!”

“Loop’s partnership with Roku will finally allow our fans continuous access to some of the most popular Wiggles content of all-time,” says Anthony Field, Blue Wiggle and founding member of The Wiggles. “In today’s age of cord-cutting and streaming preference, it is important that we give our fans as many options as possible to enjoy The Wiggles.”

“Roku has been a fantastic partner to Loop Media for our streaming music video channels, so we are pleased that they are our inaugural partner for this channel launch,” said Jon Niermann, CEO & Co-founder of Loop Media. “The Wiggles Channel is something that we are very excited about and grateful to have the opportunity to produce and distribute. This is another fantastic, curated revenue-generating channel for Loop Media, and is one that will entertain kids and families globally like few other kids branded channels can.”

About Loop Media
Loop Media, Inc. (“Loop Media”) (OTC: LPTV) is a leading multichannel streaming platform that provides curated music video and branded entertainment channels for businesses and consumers. Through its proprietary “Loop Player” for businesses and interactive mobile and TV apps for consumers, Loop Media is the only company in the U.S. licensed to stream music videos directly to consumers and venues out-of-home (“OOH”).

Loop Media’s digital video content reaches thousands of OOH locations including hotels, bars/restaurants, office buildings, and retail businesses, as well as millions of consumers in the U.S., Canada, and Latin America through its apps for iOS, Android, and Huawei, as well as connected TVs and Smart TVs. These TV platforms include Amazon Fire TV, Android TV, AT&T TV, Hisense, JVC, LG, Philips, Roku, Sharp, Sony, Toshiba, VIZIO, and free ad-supported TV platforms TIVO+, Plex, DistroTV, and GSTV.

Loop is fueled by one of the largest and most important libraries that includes music videos, movie trailers and live performances. Loop Media’s non-music channels cover a multitude of genres and moods and include movie trailers, sports highlights, lifestyle and travel videos, viral videos, and more. The Loop Media consumer apps allow users to create their own playlists, or “Loops,” and share them live with interactive watch parties. Loop Media’s streaming services generate revenue from advertising, sponsorships, integrated marketing, and branded content from free-ad-supported-television (“FAST”) and from subscription offerings.

Download the Loop Media app by searching “Loop Media” on your Smart TV’s app store or opening loop.tv/app on your mobile device. To learn more about Loop Media products and applications, please visit us online at Loop.tv

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About The Wiggles
For three decades, The Wiggles have educated, entertained and enriched the lives of millions of pre-schoolers (and their parents) all over the globe. Today, generations of fans that grew up watching are sharing their love of The Wiggles with their own children. Having sold over 30 million albums and DVDs, 8 million books globally, as well as accumulating over one billion music streams and 2 billion views on YouTube, The Wiggles are a dominant player in the preschool entertainment scene. Their live shows annually sell out to audiences on three separate continents, and their videos are seen in over 190 countries around the world. For more information, visit www.thewiggles.com.

Safe Harbor Statement and Disclaimer
This news release includes “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, including, but not limited to, Loop Media’s ability to compete in the highly competitive markets in which it operates, statements regarding Loop Media’s ability to develop talent and attract future talent, the success of strategic actions Loop Media is taking, and the impact of strategic transactions. Forward-looking statements give our current expectations, opinion, belief or forecasts of future events and performance. A statement identified by the use of forward-looking words including “will,” “may,” “expects,” “projects,” “anticipates,” “plans,” “believes,” “estimate,” “should,” and certain of the other foregoing statements may be deemed forward-looking statements. Although Loop Media believes that the expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements are reasonable, these statements involve risks and uncertainties that may cause actual future activities and results to be materially different from those suggested or described in this news release. Investors are cautioned that any forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and actual results or developments may differ materially from those projected. The forward-looking statements in this press release are made as of the date hereof. Loop Media takes no obligation to update or correct its own forward-looking statements, except as required by law, or those prepared by third parties that are not paid for by Loop Media. Loop Media’s SEC filings are available at http://www.sec.gov.

Roku is a registered trademark of Roku, Inc. in the U.S. and in other countries. Trade names, trademarks and service marks of other companies appearing in this press release are the property of their respective holders.

Loop Media, Inc. Press:
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Loop Media, Inc.
justis@loop.tv

A new book, “How To Talk To Strangers” by Kerrie Phipps, launched to help people decrease anxiety, build confidence, and heal the pandemic affected world

A new self-help book, How To Talk To Strangers by Kerrie Phipps, was launched globally along with the co-authors of the book, reaching over 1000 people through the event was aired live on Facebook and Youtube. The book is an invitation to think more deeply about how you connect with others, so you don’t overlook essential connections or risk missing opportunities to impact people and the chance to change your own life in the process.

Kerrie Phipps, the Author and publisher, says, “Stories of the kindness of strangers are so moving, the impression they have on people, and the power of encouragement in our lives – strangers or friends, family, colleagues, and it was vital to share some in a book.”

At the launch, Coen Tan, Director of Ministry of Influence, said, “I grew up as a socially awkward child who was often bullied in school. I was even referred to the Institute of Mental Health for treatment for depression. However, over time, I’ve developed my speaking and social skills and now, I train and coach leaders internationally to inspire through their stories. I hope that my stories in this book will inspire people, that like me; they too can find their voice and connect confidently with strangers.”

Krescendo Communications, Founder, and Global Goodwill Ambassador for Singapore, Malaysia and India, Ganesh Somwanshi, one of the contributors, quips, “I am fascinated with connecting with people since I am in the business of communications. This book is the manifesto of connecting with strangers, a work of light amid dark times. Let us embrace the new normal; let us connect with the world with an open heart and mind. Together we can we shall.”

Cathy Johnson, Authentic Leadership Coach, shares, “It’s so beautiful to read (and hear) stories of how a stranger can build your confidence – and they often have no idea they’re doing it! Let’s keep coming together and building our relationships with each other.”

Conor O’Malley, Executive Coach, Author of “Trust – Begins and Ends with Self”, adds, “I feel I have talked to strangers all my life, however never really seen it that way. I see strangers as real people with a story to share. I hope my stories in this book serve you well when it comes to having a conversation with someone or trusting yourself to reach out to a stranger.”

Anupama Singal, Fashion & Technology Entrepreneur, Speaker, Creator & Co-author of SYZYGYmoments, notes, “This book is all about how talking to strangers can sometimes be a life-changing experience and how you could find meaningful connections with strangers. It feels great to be a contributor and share some memorable experiences from my life.”

Brandhood Media Founder and Thought Leadership Brand Specialist Nathan Shooter, “When you push beyond your fear, to enter the world of others, you’ll discover those small conversations can create big change. People are looking to you for hope and connection, now more than ever.”

The insightful Foreword by Masami Sato concludes with, “I invite you to ponder on the power of human connection with me and with us – no matter whether you think you are an extrovert or an introvert. Surprisingly, it starts with just one conversation, one smile, one interaction. That is all it takes – a look, a smile and a conversation. It’s powerful. And it really can change our world.”

Click https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0994157347/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_bibl_vppi_i4 to buy the book in digital or print format. Kerrie’s other books include DO Talk To Strangers – How To Connect With Anyone, Anywhere and the sequel, DO Talk To Strangers Travel Toolkit.

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Ganesh Somwanshi
(+65) 9779 1286