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Applied Materials Appoints Florent Ducrot as Head of European Operations

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GRENOBLE, France, Sept. 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Applied Materials, Inc. today announced Florent Ducrot, Vice President and General Manager, to serve as the Head of European Operations. Mr. Ducrot has more than three decades of experience in the semiconductor industry, spanning marketing, service and business development. During his 21 years at Applied Materials, he has led initiatives which contributed to significant growth of the company’s services business.

 

 

Mr. Ducrot succeeds James Robson who is retiring after more than 35 years at Applied.

“Florent has a long, well-regarded track record of building value for our customers throughout Europe and globally, and we are excited to have him take over the management of the Europe region,” said Ryan Gibson, Vice President and Regional General Manager North America and Europe, Applied Materials. “Florent’s strong business development leadership and deep semiconductor industry expertise will benefit Applied as the company scales its operations to support future growth in the region.”

“I’m thrilled to lead the European team as we see the impact of incredible shifts in technology, especially the Internet of Things, AI, electric vehicles and clean energy, which are driving demand for more chips and further innovation,” said Florent Ducrot. “It is exciting to be a part of these major advances in semiconductor technology, which will enable chips with higher performance and better energy-efficiency.”

Mr. Ducrot’s previous role at Applied was Vice President of Business Development for Applied Global Services, where he was instrumental in the strong growth of the business by developing, defining and supporting innovative services to help customers accelerate the ramp of new technologies to high-volume production, improve yield and optimize costs.

Also during his time at Applied, Mr. Ducrot held leadership positions in service marketing for 200mm equipment, regional sales for services in Europe, and he served as Country President for Applied Materials in France.

Mr. Ducrot holds a technical and sales degree from Orleans University.

About Applied Materials

Applied Materials, Inc. (Nasdaq: AMAT) is the leader in materials engineering solutions used to produce virtually every new chip and advanced display in the world. Our expertise in modifying materials at atomic levels and on an industrial scale enables customers to transform possibilities into reality. At Applied Materials, our innovations make possible a better future. Learn more at www.appliedmaterials.com.

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2024 China-MENA Intelligent Transportation Development and Cooperation Conference (Dubai) Will Be Held Soon

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DUBAI, UAE, Sept. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — The year 2024 marks the 40th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Arab states. It is an important node for China-Arab relations to continue with the past and open up the future. In order to continuously strengthen the alignment of the development strategies of the transportation industry between China and the MENA region, and promote innovative cooperation in science, technology, finance and industries in the field of intelligent transportation, China Intelligent Transportation Association (ITS China), as the only national level social organization representing Chinas intelligent transportation industry and facing the world, will organize and hold the 2024 China-MENA Intelligent Transportation Development and Cooperation Conference (hereinafter referred to as the “Conference”) in Dubai on 18th September 2024.

With the theme of “Sharing and Matchmaking”, the Conference will set up sessions such as keynote speeches, cooperation and exchanges, matchmaking negotiations and technical product display around the three major building blocks including urban intelligent transportation construction, intelligent networked new energy vehicles, smart logistics and public travel, so as to provide participants with market development consultation and resource matchmaking services and the opportunities for in-depth exchanges and matchmaking with relevant institutions in the MENA region, and promote practical project cooperation and implementation.

The Conference has received strong support from relevant departments of China, United Arab Emirates, Oman, Saudi Arabia, Iran and other countries. More than 1,000 representatives from enterprises and institutions such as Shenzhen Urban Transport Planning Center Co., Ltd. ( SUTPC) , Sunland Technology Co. Ltd., CATARC, Zhong’anlianke Technology and Beijing ICE TECH will be invited to actively participate in the Conference.

As the only nationwide non-profit social organization specializing in intelligent transportation in China, ITS China is committed to establishing communication channels in the field of intelligent transportation at home and abroad, and promoting the exchange of technologies and industries in the field of intelligent transportation. The 2024 China-MENA Intelligent Transportation Development and Cooperation Conference will certainly build a professional platform for dialogue and cooperation among relevant institutions in the transportation industry of China and MENA. The Conference will become an annual grand event for precise matchmaking of scientific and technological innovation needs and sharing of successful experiences. We will share the scientific and technological innovation achievements of intelligent transportation with relevant institutions of the countries along Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) routes to jointly promote the rapid development of intelligent transportation and create a better future for transportation!

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Global AI Summit Calls for Global Action to Guarantee AI Innovation is for the “Good of Humanity”

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RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, Sept. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — The Global AI Summit (GAIN) in Riyadh concluded on a high, after the summit welcomed more than 30,000 delegates from across the globe over three days. The live stream of the summit, organized by the Saudi Data and AI Authority (SDAIA), received 3.7m views.

Building on the success of previous editions, GAIN 2024 featured more than 450 speakers from 100 countries, participating in 150 sessions. It also witnessed over 25 launches and announcements, and facilitated the signing of over 80 agreements and Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs).

The summit has grown exponentially since its inception in 2020. Its growing prominence reflects the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s role in advancing AI capabilities as it positions itself as a global leader in this space.

The key output from the summit was the need for governments and policy makers to take global action to ensure that AI technology evolves for the good of humanity. Central to responsible evolution is an ethical framework and robust governance.

To support the advancement of AI ethics and governance, SDAIA announced the Riyadh Charter of Artificial Intelligence for the Islamic World in collaboration with the Islamic World Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (ICESCO). This promotes ethical AI grounded in Islamic values and principles, as well as sustainable development through international cooperation.

SDAIA has played a pivotal role in forging key collaborations to strengthen local and regional AI solutions, signing MoUs with Microsoft Arabia to develop Arabic language models, IBM for a Center of Excellence in Generative AI technologies, and NVIDIA to scale AI infrastructure across the Kingdom.

The summit also marked several major milestones. Alongside the unveiling of ALLaM, the world’s most advanced Arabic Language Model, other diverse initiatives such as the Global AI Community, the THAKAI Platform, and guidelines for addressing deepfake technology.

Furthermore, the launch of the Generative AI Center of Excellence by the Digital Cooperation Organization (DCO), the agreement to open an International Center for AI Research and Ethics (ICAIRE) as a UNESCO Category 2 Center, further underscored the impact of GAIN 2024.

The summit itself provided the platform for companies from all over the world to showcase the latest AI technologies and innovations, including AI generated avatars, AI generated artwork, and even Robotic bar staff serving beverages.

The summit closed with an inspirational speech from the Director of Saudi Arabia’s National Information Center, His Excellency Dr. Esam Alwagait, in which he thanked participants:

“Your candid perspectives have not only inspired us with the vision of what lies ahead, but have also grounded us in the realities we must face. Together, we have not only imagined the future of AI, but have also made it real by addressing the challenges and identifying the enablers needed to truly unlock its potential.”

He added:

“It has been incredibly inspiring to see the world come together here in Riyadh, united by momentum to make AI work for everyone. The commitment to collaborative action has been evident throughout the summit.” 

The success of GAIN 2024 ensures that the Kingdom’s AI infrastructure will be significantly strengthened and has cemented Saudi Arabia position at the center of global AI.

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CHiQ wins Global Product Technology Innovation Awards

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BERLIN, Sept. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Established in 1958, Changhong has evolved over more than six decades into a comprehensive multinational enterprise group, specializing in consumer electronics as well as the research and manufacturing of core components. The company is now aiming to become a globally influential group in electronic information technology.

From January to August 2024, Changhong’s overseas home appliance revenue saw a year-on-year increase of over 20%. In core markets such as the Americas, Asia-Pacific, and Europe, the scale has been maintained and continues to grow steadily. Significant breakthroughs have been achieved in emerging markets like the Middle East and Africa, gradually forming a global layout of Changhong’s overseas home appliance industry.

At IFA 2024, Changhong’s CHiQ XingBo series was honored with the “Extraordinary Audiovisual Experiences Gold Award” for its exceptional technical performance. As a high-end flagship model, this television has quickly taken a leading position in the 288Hz high refresh rate television market since its launch in August 2023.

The CHiQ XingBo series television, featuring a sleek six-sided flat design and robust heat dissipation technology, delivers cinema-quality imaging. Equipped with the world’s first large model-based smart home AI platform—Changhong Yunfan—it transcends the role of a mere appliance to become a thoughtful and dependable addition to your home, simplifying and enriching everyday life. This TV is also a hub of superior audio-visual entertainment, boasting a QD MiniLED light source, over 5,000 backlight partitions for exquisite picture quality, and a high refresh rate that ensures smooth and enjoyable viewing of movies and sporting events. Coupled with powerful sound and advanced smart capabilities, it stands out as the premier choice for enhancing your living experience.

In addition, CHiQ, the premier brand of Changhong, also won the “Smart Home Appliance Brand Award”, further consolidating its influence in the smart home appliance industry.

Since its introduction as an independent brand in 2017, CHiQ has expanded into the Australian, European, and Southeast Asian markets. CHiQ has now expanded its operations to over 40 countries and regions, encompassing major global economies. The brand has established solid cooperative relationships with many internationally renowned enterprises together and has entered main offline channels. CHiQ has entered over 30 mainstream e-commerce platforms around the world including Amazon in Europe, Lazada, and Shopee in Southeast Asia. CHiQ has also created a comprehensive landscape of smart home appliances ranging from TV sets, refrigerators, air conditioners, washing machines, monitors, and more.

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