Day: February 1, 2022

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J&T Express Sets up Its MENA Regional Headquarters in Saudi Arabia and Signs a MoU on the Largest Smart Logistics Park in the Region

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, Feb. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ – J&T Express, an international express logistics company, today announced at LEAP that it will set up its MENA regional headquarters in Riyadh, the capital city of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and build the largest smart logistics industrial park in the region together with eWTP Arabia Capital and other partners.

Held in Riyadh from February 1-3, 2022, LEAP Summit is a leading global technology event in Saudi Arabia, featuring over 700 emerging technology startups. Jet Lee, Founder and Chairman of the J&T Group, delivered a keynote speech via video at the summit, announcing that J&T Express will set its MENA regional headquarters in Riyadh, the capital city of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and build the largest smart logistics park in the region. He shared that the industrial park will meet the growing logistics demands in the region, serve J&T’s consumers and partners, and enhance delivery service experiences.

Representing the Saudi Arabian government, the General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on the smart logistics industrial park project with J&T Express and eWTP Arabia Capital. H.E. Eng. Khalid Al-Falih, Minister of Investment of Saudi Arabia, H.E. Eng. Abdullah Alswaha, Minister of Communications and Information Technology of Saudi Arabia, His Excellency the President of GACA, Mr. Abdulaziz Al-Duailej, and the Chairman of Saudi Federation for Cyber Security, Programming and Drones (SAFCSP), Board Member of Communications and Information Technology Commission (CITC), Mr. Faisal Alkhamisi, attended and witnessed the signing ceremony.

With the signing of the project, J&T Express is committed to cultivate professional talents, invest in advanced technology and equipment, and build the largest smart logistics industrial park in the MENA in the next ten years, making Saudi Arabia a global hub and strategic operation center for the entire regional market. The logistics park will include world-class sorting centers, auto warehousing systems, air cargo terminals, e-commerce industrial parks and modern industrial parks. It will provide the most advanced tech-driven services to its ecosystem partners in the near future and foster robust growth in the local retail and manufacturing sectors with the goal of making Saudi Arabia a pivotal gateway that bridges Asia, Europe, and Africa and helping Saudi Arabia achieve Vision 2030. This initiative is also greatly supported by the MENA venture capital eWTP Arabia Capital and other partners.

eWTP Arabia Capital’s Managing Partner Jerry Li commented at the event, “It’s a great pleasure for eWTP Arabia to participate in this project as a partner to further support J&T Express’ operations in the MENA region and fuel its global network development. Together with J&T Express, we are confident to support more tech-driven innovative companies, supply chains and brands in China, who are looking to win over the global market.”

In January this year, J&T Express launched its business in both the Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) markets. With its national self-owned distribution networks and localised warehousing systems, the company has successfully achieved full coverage in both countries.

Since its establishment in 2015, J&T Express has always adhered to a global mindset. With its unique operation model and active market expansion, it has rapidly built its own delivery network in 10 countries across the pan-Asia Pacific region to meet the growing demand of users for cross-border services. J&T Express will continue exploring opportunities in emerging markets as part of its global strategy to connect the world with greater efficiency and bring logistic benefits to all.

About J&T Express

Founded in August 2015, J&T Express is a rapidly-growing international delivery company, with its core business in express services and cross-border logistics. J&T Express is committed to continuously creating integrated quality experiences for its customers globally. J&T Express’ network spans ten countries including China, Indonesia, Vietnam, Malaysia, Thailand, the Philippines, Cambodia, Singapore, the UAE and Saudi Arabia, and serves over 2 billion people.

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JES3plus Training Now Available Through Interskill Learning Mainframe Course Catalog

IBM Mainframe Specialist — JES3plus Experienced 1.1 — Interskill — IBM Digital Credential

IBM Authorized Digital Credential earned on completion of JES3plus course

IBM Authorized Digital Badge Awarded on Completion of JES3plus Training

EL SEGUNDO, Calif., Feb. 01, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Interskill Learning, a leading independent supplier of online mainframe training, and Phoenix Software International, Inc., today announced the release of a JES3plus course curriculum. JES3plus, developed by Phoenix Software International, Inc., is a derivative work based on z/OS® JES3, and offers a path forward for organizations wishing to remain on JES3 technology in lieu of a costly and potentially risky JES2 conversion. z/OS 2.5, the latest release of the operating system, is the last to include JES3. Upon completion of the course, students will earn an IBM Authorized Digital Badge — JES3plus Experienced 1.1.

JES3plus customers and JES3 organizations planning their migration to JES3plus will benefit from access to training for existing staff and new hires. The Interskill course designers worked closely with the JES3plus development team at Phoenix Software to provide detailed online, on-demand JES3plus training for mainframe personnel. The course is appropriate for application programmers, system programmers, and system operators.

The JES3plus training curriculum consists of five modules:

  • Introduction to JES3plus
  • Working with JES3plus
  • Monitoring the JES3plus Environment
  • Defining the JES3plus Environment
  • Application Interaction with JES3plus

Detailed information about the JES3plus course and each module is available on the Phoenix Software website.

IBM offers an official IBM Authorized Digital Credential which is earned on completion of the five JES3plus modules. The IBM Digital Badge Program offers a recognized, respected and valued benchmark for Z mainframe knowledge and skills in the global mainframe computing industry.

Ed Jaffe, Chief Technology Officer at Phoenix Software International, said, “Our JES3plus team really enjoyed partnering with Interskill. In doing so, we learned first-hand why they’re considered the de facto source for mainframe training globally. Interskill’s talented course developers did a great job of tapping our decades of JES3 knowledge to create an e-learning curriculum that serves as a solid foundation for mainframers working in JES3plus shops.”

Darren Surch, COO of Interskill Learning, said, “JES3 is critical to many mainframe organizations and this collaboration with Phoenix Software lets us harness their team’s remarkable depth and breadth of knowledge to provide quality, insightful, on-demand training on the important JES3plus product. We are excited to include this exceptional course in Interskill’s extensive online mainframe training curriculum.”

About Interskill Learning

Interskill Learning (https://www.interskill.com) is a leading provider of IBM Z mainframe training. The company develops, delivers and supports the broad array of modern Z mainframe workforce training components that deliver year-round, global, broad-spectrum mainframe training to mainframe personnel.

About Phoenix Software International

Phoenix Software International, Inc., (https://www.phoenixsoftware.com/) is a systems software development company providing advanced software applications to enterprises around the globe. The company offers a wide range of solutions to modern business challenges.

Press contact:
(310) 338-0400
news@phoenixsoftware.com

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Treinamento JES3plus agora disponível através do Catálogo do Curso Mainframe da Interskill Learning

Especialista de Mainframe IBM — JES3plus Experienced 1.1 — Interskill — IBM Digital Credential

Credencial Digital Autorizada da IBM obtida após a conclusão do curso JES3plus

Emblema digital autorizado da IBM concedido na conclusão do treinamento JES3plus

EL SEGUNDO, Califórnia, Feb. 01, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — A Interskill Learning, fornecedora independente líder de treinamento de mainframe online, e a Phoenix Software International, Inc., anunciaram hoje o lançamento de um currículo do curso JES3plus. O JES3plus, desenvolvido pela Phoenix Software International, Inc., é um trabalho com base no z/OS® JES3 que oferece um caminho a seguir para empresas que desejam permanecer na tecnologia JES3 em vez de fazer uma conversão dispendiosa e potencialmente arriscada de JES2. z/OS 2.5, a última versão do sistema operacional, é a mais recente a incluir JES3. Após a conclusão do curso, os alunos receberão um Emblema Digital Autorizado da IBM — JES3plus Experienced 1.1.

Os clientes JES3plus e empresas JES3 que planejam sua migração para JES3 plus se beneficiarão do acesso ao treinamento para funcionários existentes e novas contratações. Os designers do curso da Interskill trabalharam em estreita colaboração com a equipe de desenvolvimento de JES3plus da Phoenix Software para fornecer treinamento detalhado online e sob demanda de JES3plus para o pessoal do mainframe. O curso é apropriado para programadores de aplicativos, programadores de sistema e operadores de sistema.

O currículo de formação de JES3plus é composto por cinco módulos:

  • Introdução ao JES3plus
  • Trabalho com o JES3plus
  • Monitoramento do ambiente JES3 plus
  • Definição do ambiente JES3plus
  • Interação do aplicativo com o JES3plus

Informações detalhadas sobre o curso JES3plus e cada módulo estão disponíveis no site Phoenix Software.

A IBM oferece uma Credencial Digital Autorizada da IBM oficial que é obtida após a conclusão dos cinco módulos JES3plus. O IBM Digital Badge Program oferece uma referência reconhecida, respeitada e valorizada para conhecimento e habilidades de mainframe Z na indústria global de computação de mainframe.

Ed Jaffe, Diretor de Tecnologia da Phoenix Software International, disse: “Nossa equipe JES3plus realmente gostou da parceria com a Interskill. Com a nossa parceria, aprendemos em primeira mão porque eles são considerados a verdadeira fonte de treinamento de mainframe em todo o mundo. Os talentosos desenvolvedores de cursos da Interskill fizeram um ótimo trabalho aproveitando nossas décadas de conhecimento em JES3 para criar um currículo de e-learning que seja uma base sólida para os mainframers que trabalham em oficinas JES3plus.”

Darren Surch, COO da Interskill Learning, disse: “A JES3 é fundamental para muitas empresas de mainframe e essa colaboração com a Phoenix Software nos permite aproveitar a notável profundidade e amplitude de conhecimento da sua equipe para fornecer treinamento de qualidade, perspicaz e sob demanda do importante produto JES3plus. Estamos entusiasmados em incluir este curso excepcional no vasto currículo de treinamento de mainframe online da Interskill.”

Sobre a Interskill Learning

A Interskill Learning (https://www.interskill.com) é provedora líder de treinamento de mainframe IBM Z. A empresa desenvolve, fornece e apoia a ampla gama de componentes modernos de treinamento de força de trabalho de mainframe Z, e oferece treinamento de mainframe global de amplo espectro durante todo o ano para o pessoal de mainframe.

Sobre a Phoenix Software International

A Phoenix Software International, Inc., (https://www.phoenixsoftware.com/) é uma empresa de desenvolvimento de software de sistemas que fornece aplicativos de software avançados para empresas em todo o mundo. A empresa oferece uma ampla gama de soluções para atender os desafios das empresas modernas.

Contato de Imprensa:
(310) 338-0400
news@phoenixsoftware.com

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La formation à JES3plus est désormais disponible via le catalogue de cours mainframe Interskill Learning

Spécialiste mainframe IBM — JES3plus Experienced 1.1 — Interskill — Certification numérique IBM

Certification numérique agréée IBM acquise à la fin du cours sur JES3plus

Badge numérique agréé IBM décerné à la fin de la formation sur JES3plus

EL SEGUNDO, Californie, 01 févr. 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Interskill Learning, un fournisseur indépendant de premier plan de formation mainframe en ligne, et Phoenix Software International, Inc. ont annoncé aujourd’hui la sortie d’un programme de cours sur JES3plus. JES3plus, développé par Phoenix Software International, Inc., est un produit dérivé basé sur z/OS® JES3, offrant une voie à suivre aux organisations souhaitant conserver la technologie JES3 au lieu de tenter une conversion coûteuse et potentiellement risquée à JES2. z/OS 2.5, la dernière version du système d’exploitation, est la plus récente à inclure JES3. Une fois le cours terminé, les étudiants recevront un Badge numérique agréé IBM — JES3plus  Experienced 1.1.

Les clients de JES3plus et les organisations JES3 planifiant leur migration vers JES3plus bénéficieront d’un accès à la formation pour le personnel existant et les nouvelles recrues. Les concepteurs des cours Interskill ont travaillé en étroite collaboration avec l’équipe de développement de JES3plus de Phoenix Software en vue de fournir une formation approfondie en ligne et à la demande sur JES3plus au personnel mainframe. Le cours s’adresse aux programmeurs d’applications, aux programmeurs de systèmes et aux opérateurs de systèmes.

Le programme de formation JES3plus comprend cinq modules :

  • Présentation de JES3plus
  • Travail avec JES3plus
  • Surveillance de l’environnement JES3plus
  • Définition de l’environnement JES3plus
  • Interaction des applications avec JES3plus

Des informations détaillées sur le cours JES3plus et sur chaque module sont disponibles sur le site Web de Phoenix Software.

IBM offre un certificat numérique officiel agréé IBM qui est remis à l’issue des cinq modules JES3plus. Le programme de badges numériques IBM offre une référence reconnue, respectée et appréciée pour les connaissances et la maîtrise du système mainframe Z au sein de l’industrie mondiale de l’informatique mainframe.

Ed Jaffe, directeur technologique de Phoenix Software International, a déclaré : « Notre équipe JES3plus a beaucoup apprécié son partenariat avec Interskill. Grâce à lui, nous avons appris directement pourquoi ils étaient considérés comme la source de facto de la formation mainframe à l’échelle mondiale. Les concepteurs de cours talentueux d’Interskill ont fait un excellent travail en tirant parti de nos décennies de connaissances sur JES3 pour créer un programme d’apprentissage en ligne qui sert de base solide pour les spécialistes mainframe travaillant dans les boutiques JES3plus .»

Darren Surch, directeur de l’exploitation d’Interskill Learning, a affirmé : « JES3 est essentiel pour de nombreuses organisations mainframe et cette collaboration avec Phoenix Software nous permet de tirer parti de la profondeur et de l’étendue remarquables des connaissances de son équipe pour fournir une formation de qualité, pertinente et à la demande sur l’important produit JES3plus. Nous sommes ravis d’inclure ce cours exceptionnel dans le vaste programme de formation mainframe en ligne d’Interskill. »

À propos d’Interskill Learning

Interskill Learning (https://www.interskill.com) est un fournisseur de premier plan de formations au système mainframe Z d’IBM. La société développe, fournit et prend en charge le large éventail de composants modernes de formation de la main-d’œuvre mainframe Z qui offrent une formation mainframe à large spectre, mondiale et tout au long de l’année au personnel mainframe.

À propos de Phoenix Software International

Phoenix Software International, Inc. (https://www.phoenixsoftware.com) est une société de développement de logiciels de systèmes fournissant des applications logicielles avancées aux entreprises du monde entier. La société propose une large gamme de solutions aux défis professionnels modernes.

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(310) 338-0400
news@phoenixsoftware.com

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Huge volumes of COVID hospital waste threaten health – WHO

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By Manojna Maddipatla and Emma Farge GENEVA (Reuters) -Discarded syringes, used test kits and old vaccine bottles from the COVID-19 pandemic have piled up to create tens of thousands of tonnes of medical waste, threatening human health and the environment, a World Health Organization report said on Tuesday. The material potentially exposes health workers to burns, needle-stick injuries and disease-causing germs, the report said. “We found that COVID-19 has increased healthcare waste loads in facilities to up to 10 times,” Maggie Montgomery, a WHO technical officer, told Geneva-based journalist… Continue reading “Huge volumes of COVID hospital waste threaten health – WHO”

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AACSB Announces 2022 Class of Influential Leaders

Seventh annual Influential Leaders initiative recognizes 27 champions of diversity and inclusion

TAMPA, Fla., Feb. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — AACSB International (AACSB)—the world’s largest business education alliance—announces today its 2022 Class of Influential Leaders, a group of 27 business school alumni serving as champions of diversity and inclusion.

Some of the 2022 Influential Leaders.

Now in its seventh year, AACSB’s Influential Leaders member spotlight program recognizes more than 250 business school graduates who have created lasting impact in business and society. All honorees have earned an undergraduate, graduate, or doctoral degree from one of the more than 900 AACSB-accredited business schools worldwide.

The 2022 honorees include advocates across businesses, nonprofits, academia, and governments who are educating and empowering others to create welcoming, inclusive spaces for all. Together, they represent one facet of business education’s efforts to elevate diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) in the workforce and society—a key feature of AACSB’s 2020 business accreditation standards and the focus of a recently released positioning paper. The paper illustrates AACSB’s commitment to equitable access to high-quality business education globally and calls on the business education community to embed the tenets of DEIB into its strategies and cultures.

“The 2022 Influential Leaders show us there are many ways to elevate the voices and perspectives of all. These individuals inspire us to listen, learn, and act with authenticity and courage,” said Caryn Beck-Dudley, AACSB president and CEO. “We must build on their momentum and commit to creating environments of opportunity that benefit everyone.”

Each Influential Leader was nominated by their alma mater with inspiring stories, demonstrating how the honoree leads and innovates within their industry, contributes to their community, and encourages future business leaders. Support for the 2022 Influential Leaders initiative is provided by the Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC).

The unique stories of each honoree, and how they are creating meaningful, lasting impact in the world, are available at aacsb.edu/influential-leaders.

About AACSB
Established in 1916, AACSB is the world’s largest business education alliance, connecting educators, learners, and business to create the next generation of great leaders. With a presence in more than 100 countries and territories, AACSB fosters engagement, accelerates innovation, and amplifies impact in business education. Learn how AACSB is transforming business education for a better society at aacsb.edu.

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Second cohort of UNDP JAZZ SDG Bootcamp concludes – Winning start-ups focus on Education, Health, Climate Change, and Digital Transformation 

Islamabad, February 01, 2022 (PPI-OT):UNDP Pakistan and Jazz conclude the second cohort of the SDG Bootcamps – on themes of Education, Health, Climate Change, and Digital Transformation. Implemented by School of Leadership Foundation (SoLF), in the second cohort, 131 social enterprises participated, including 42 women-led initiatives. Four social enterprises emerged victorious.

The winning social enterprises included – Bechlo.pk from Sindh, a multi-vendor app store created for and by women to sell new and preloved products online; Perwaz from Sindh, a healthcare company that provides drone services to deliver medical aid; Crop Care from Sindh, a mobile app that helps farmers detect crop diseases and recommends solutions; and Edibles from Punjab, working to reduce single use plastic cutlery by introducing sustainable and eco-friendly alternatives.

This second round of bootcamps also included one regional bootcamp in Islamabad with a total of 25 social enterprises, including participants from Jammu and Kashmir and Gilgit-Baltistan. Malook Enterprise won the regional bootcamp. This social enterprise is creating income opportunities for communities in Gilgit Baltistan by harvesting and selling local organic produce, like herbs, dry fruits, vegetables, etc.

UNDP Pakistan Resident Representative, Mr. Knut Ostby, spoke during the conclusion of second cohort, “It’s truly inspiring to see the youth, especially young women, opting for social entrepreneurship as a viable career option. The UNDP-Jazz SDG Bootcamps are helping aspiring entrepreneurs to navigate and develop business models. Enhancing the social entrepreneurial ecosystem in Pakistan will not only empower the youth of the country but will also contribute towards achieving Pakistan’s SDG targets.”

Mr. Syed Fakhar Ahmed, Chief Regulatory and Corporate Affairs Officer, Jazz commented, “I would like to congratulate the winners, and I am confident that the insights gained through the bootcamps will help social enterprises scale their businesses. We look forward to upcoming cohorts empowering the youth, especially from rural areas, to make a positive impact on the society.”

The winner of the national bootcamp will be provided with an opportunity to join Youth Co:Lab, the largest youth social entrepreneurship movement in Asia and the Pacific co-created by UNDP and Citi Foundation, along with access to mentorship opportunities by Jazz.

Jazz and UNDP Pakistan launched the SDG Bootcamp in December 2020 to promote social entrepreneurship and strengthen the start-up ecosystem in Pakistan. Under this, 20 bootcamps will be conducted across the county to train 800 young social entrepreneurs, including 50 percent women, by December 2022.

For more information, contact:
Communications Analyst
United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Pakistan
4th Floor, Serena Office Complex,
Islamabad, Pakistan
Tel: +92-51-8355650
Cell: +92300 535 8225
Fax: +92-51-2655014-15
Email: fatimah.inayet@undp.org
Website: http://www.undp.org.pk

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Seven drug peddlers arrested; cache of drugs recovered 

Islamabad, February 01, 2022 (PPI-OT):Islamabad police have arrested seven drug-peddlers during its crackdown against the menace in the city, a police spokesman said. He said that, following directions of IGP Islamabad Muhammad Ahsan Younas, a massive anti-drug campaign had been launched in the city to curb the menace.

Following these directions, a police team under supervision of SP Sadar headed by SHO Golra and officials raided at different locations and arrested two drug-peddlers identified as Adnan and Hameed Khan and recovered 1480 gram heroin from their possession. Meanwhile, a police team of Tarnol police station headed by SHO along with officials arrested a drug-peddler Wahid Ullah and recovered 1110 hashish.

Karachi Company police arrested two accused Dawood Khan and Adnan Ghuraiz and recovered 60 gram heroin, 40 gram Ice and 201 gram hashish from their possession. Shams colony police arrested an accused Kayi Oda alwatni and recovered 14 bottles wine from him. Shahzad Town police arrested accused Ajmal Khan and recovered 120 gram hashish from him. Cases have been registered against the accused, investigation is underway.

IGP Islamabad Muhammad Ahsan Younas has appreciated the police performance and further directed to intensify this crackdown in the whole city. “No one would be allowed to play with the precious lives of the citizens, ” he added. The IGP emphasized that citizens should also take part in this noble cause and inform any suspicious activity. “It’s our collective responsibility to curb this social evil from the city” the IGP informed.

For more information, contact:
Islamabad Police
Data centre H-11, Admin Block,
Police Head Quarter, Islamabad, Pakistan
Tel: +92-51-9258371 Ext (160)
Fax: +92-51-4443180
Email: webmaster@islamabadpolice.gov.pk
Website: https://islamabadpolice.gov.pk