Day: August 16, 2021

WIESBADEN, Germany, Aug. 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — InferVision AI has been selected to help monitor COVID-19 variants across the European Union. Faced with this challenge, the European Commission decided to increase their investment in the adoption of AI tools from InferVision. InferVision’s AI tools have been used to enhance the detection of COVID-19 and improve the treatment of patients by the European Commission since April 2020; and hospitals in Belgium, Estonia, France, Italy, Portugal, Romania, Spain, Sweden, and the Netherlands have reported strong benefits from the use of this AI application.

InferVision’s AI applications have been developed to assist clinicians by quickly and accurately analyzing signs of pulmonary infections from regular chest CT images. These images are processed to indicate ground-glass opacity and high tissue density, which are key findings of viral pneumonia caused by the coronavirus. If these findings are present, an alert is provided immediately to staff allowing potential COVID-19 patients to be prioritized. The system also provides priors’ comparison, allowing clinicians to monitor the progression of the disease over time, helping them to deliver better treatment plans.

Sun Yipeng, Director of InferVision Europe commented, “Many of us have lost loved ones in the pandemic. The medical world has devoted its resources in this critical effort and we are honored to be able to provide advanced technology to help alleviate the workload at the frontlines. We believe that the use of AI in these efforts will serve to better mankind worldwide.”

The selection process of the European Commission is based on three criteria: 1) technical excellence and the maturity of the technology, 2) the ability to make service available to selected hospital quickly, and 3) feasibility of the proposed plan to install the system in the targeted number of hospitals. InferVision has fulfilled all criteria with high standards.

The European Commission has obtained useful information on the use of AI-powered image analytics in the context of the progression of the COVID-19 disease in the lungs, and the extension of the contract is expected to provide additional robust evidence on the benefits of the use of AI in healthcare.

About InferVision

InferVision is a leading, global high-tech enterprise in medical artificial intelligence; empowering clinicians with higher efficiency and benefiting patients with better diagnosis, treatment outcomes and lower costs. InferVision uses AI and deep learning technologies to develop multiple platforms; including an AI applications management platform, an AI data-mining research platform, and several AI clinical applications, as well as medical A.I. systems for quality control, health management, and scientific research. InferVision provides advanced, intelligent, services to payors, providers, and patients, truly embodying “Advancing Technology, Inspiring Healthcare.” For more information: https://global.infervision.com or Mr. Sun Yipeng, europe@infervision.com

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SHANGHAI, Aug. 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Thar Coal Block-1 Power Generation Company, a Pakistan-based subsidiary of Shanghai Electric (601727.SS and 02727.HK) that operates the power plant, held a toy and gift drive on July 19 to celebrate Eid Al-Adha with children and their parents who inhabit the nearby villages of Thar Coal Block-1 Power Generation Company (PVT) Ltd and its 1320MW power plant. In time for this blessed festival that marks one of the most important days for the community, Shanghai Electric and its staff gifted over 200 kids with toys and gift packages, including cricket gear for boys and bangles, mehndi pastes and snacks for girls.

“The annual Eid Al-Adha is a joyous and special time of year that allows the local community to enjoy the company of their beloved, while the pandemic has cast a shadow over this important festival as social-distancing measures continue to restrict mass gatherings and limit religious practices. On this very day that the community embraces the spirit of giving and helping the vulnerable and poor, we hope that, with this festive toy and gift drive, we can bring a smile to those children’s faces during this unprecedented time, and of course, make this Eid al-Adha a bit brighter and warmer for their families as well,” said Qian Xiaolei, PR Manager of Thar Coal Block-1 Power Generation Company.

Covering an area of over 9,000 square kilometres, Thar Block-1 Integrated Coal Mine Power Project, an important part of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), is located in the Thar Desert in the south-eastern part of Pakistan’s Sindh Province. Once completed, the two 660-megawatt supercritical lignite power stations are expected to provide affordable and reliable electricity for over 4 million Pakistani households, with coal mines reaching an annual output of 7.8 million tons.

Shanghai Electric prioritizes the well-being of the surrounding residents of the Thar Block-1 project and has taken a wide range of measures to ensure the security, health, and safety of its local employees throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. In a recent drive to offer a bio-secure working environment for the on-site workers, Shanghai Electric has initiated a COVID-19 vaccination program for its Pakistani employees involved in the project, with more than 5,000 employees having received the shot to date.

Sino Sindh Resources Private Limited (SSRL), a subsidiary of Shanghai Electric in Pakistan that develops and operates the coal mines, leads the program. The company worked with doctors and nurses from Karachi to set up multiple vaccination sites at the Shanghai Electric offices in Thar Block-1, which inoculated workers, who volunteered for vaccination, at the rate of 400 people per day.

Wang Xiaofan, Chairman of Sino Sindh Resources Private Limited (SSRL) who launched the vaccination campaign said that Shanghai Electric is making “all-out efforts” to protect the safety of all its employees. “For Shanghai Electric, the safety of our workers comes first, and we are doing everything we can to avoid COVID-19 infection on site. We hope that our latest anti-pandemic effort will not only provide a safe working environment for our employees but also contribute to the vaccination drive in Pakistan as a whole,” Wang said.

Shanghai Electric has been supporting the COVID-19 relief effort in Pakistan since the onset of the pandemic, including the donation of essential supplies to Pakistan’s 441 Infantry Brigade and 6 million rupees to Sindh Province to establish the Coronavirus Emergency Fund, as well as sending personal protective materials, grain and oil to help local teams address food and clothing shortages in impoverished villages.

In addition, Shanghai Electric has also made a continuous effort to boost local employment in Sindh Province by hiring local residents and offering training sessions to improve their skills. As of January 2021, the project has mobilized more than 5,000 employees working on the site – over 75% of whom are local staff.

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QINGDAO, China, Aug. 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — After a strong first season on the pitch with internationally renowned football club Paris Saint-Germain, leading consumer electronics and home appliances company, Hisense is excited to begin year two of their global partnership. With a strong line up of new signings including Leo Messi, Gianluigi Donnarumma, Sergio Ramos, Georginio Wijnaldum and Achraf Hakimi, and following Neymar Jr’s new commitment to the club, Hisense is looking forward to strengthening its partnership with the Parisian club.

Candy Pang, GM of Hisense’s International Marketing Department, said, “We are excited to kick off year two of our partnership with Paris Saint-Germain, one of the most successful and fastest growing clubs in the world. With the success of year one, we’ll build on our shared values with the club and continue to use the partnership to create the best possible at home viewing experience for Paris Saint-Germain and its followers. With fans back at the Parc des Princes, combined with the club’s raft of top new player signings, it’s set to be an even more exciting season ahead.”

Marc Armstrong, Chief Partnerships Officer at Paris Saint-Germain commented: “It’s been fantastic to see how well the Hisense and Paris Saint-Germain partnership has performed in its first year. Hisense’s innovative ‘Details makes the difference’ campaign saw them use our players in an innovative way to showcase their products and brand features. We’re looking forward to seeing the partnership go from strength to strength this year and seeing Hisense’s new campaigns.”

Heading into year two of the partnership, Hisense will provide a wide range of innovative products to the club, as well as setting up a product corner at the Parc des Princes for fans to interact with products. The brand will continue to use the partnership to promote its innovative technology, whilst providing fans with the best at home viewing experiences.

The first year of the partnership has helped drive enormous sales and brand awareness of the Hisense brand. Hisense’s first campaign with the club earlier this year, ‘Details makes the difference’, which saw players Neymar Jr, Keylor Navas, Ángel Di María, Ander Herrera and Presnel Kimpembe, and garnering huge engagements across social and digital channels.

Hisense France, a key market for the brand, has seen revenue increase by 101% YoY from partnership launch in August 2020, through to the season end in May 2021. With TV sales growing 100% YoY in the first six months of 2021 alone, backed by a six-percentage point growth in brand awareness from 2020-2021.

Given the club’s global popularity and its large South American player contingent, the partnership has also created additional sales growth across South America. In Chile, the sponsorship has supported sales growth of TVs by over 350% YoY, meanwhile sales revenue of home appliances increased by 940% YoY. Sales units in Central America (Panama) grew by 249% YoY during the first year of the partnership, from August 2020 to May 2021, with TV sales increasing by 499%. Meanwhile, Hisense Colombia has developed local channel partners, and the market business scope of Hisense Argentina has also been expanded.

Hisense continues to support major sporting properties around the globe with its recently announced 2022 FIFA World Cup partnership, alongside its UEFA EURO 2020, and UEFA Nations League Finals relationships. The sponsorship celebrates Hisense’s presence on the world stage, with the products exported to over 160 countries and regions.

Keep up with all Hisense’s Paris Saint-Germain news visit: global.hisense.com.

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