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CNN’s ‘Innovative Cities’ explores technological solutions that revolutionize city life
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In the 21st century, the concept of a “smart city” is more than just a buzzword or an ideology, it’s a necessity. With the increasing and unpredictable demands of urbanization, individuals from the public and private sectors are turning to emerging technology to tackle the many implications of a growing urban sprawl. From the Big Apple to a desert metropolis, smart cities around the world are innovating solutions to problems like overcrowding, congestion and pollution in order to make urban life as efficient as possible.
This month, CNN’s ‘Innovative Cities‘ explores how these solutions — both big and small — use technology like cloud computing, blockchain solutions, biometrics and artificial intelligence to revolutionize city life as we know it.
Highlights of the 30-minute special include:
Hangzhou, China: Alibaba slashes congestion in its hometown
For residents in Hangzhou, highway traffic was more than just a headache, it was once a major factor affecting future economic growth. A new software system — the City Brain, by Alibaba — uses artificial intelligence and cloud computing to ease road congestion on this Chinese megacity’s gridlock.
London, U.K: Artificial Intelligence in Hospitals
DigitalHealth.London has backed over 100 medically-focused companies that are developing innovative new technology to improve the NHS — a public healthcare system that provides free healthcare to millions in the United Kingdom. One company, Q doctor, is helping reduce waiting room traffic by connecting patients and doctors via smartphones, and another start-up, Skin Analytics, is developing artificial intelligence that is able to help identify skin cancer in its earliest stages.
New York, U.S.: Clean Energy Trading through Blockchain
New York has one of the highest energy consumption rates in the world, but the city has an ambitious plan to go green soon — and some of the city’s biggest green initiatives come from within the community. LO3 is a start-up that allows users to share solar power that they collect with others in their community. If one neighbor has more solar power than they need, they can use what is called the Brooklyn Microgrid to share it with a neighbor who needs more. The energy sharing system aims to reduce non-renewable energy consumption by using green energy at a local level.
Johannesburg, South Africa: Smart Initiatives from Citizens
Johannesburg is South Africa’s largest city, and a new digital innovation hub — the Tshimologong Precinct — proves that it may soon also be the smartest. Here, CNN meets with local innovators who are using technology and innovation to solve some of the city’s most prominent social problems.
Abu Dhabi, UAE: Classroom of the Future
An Abu Dhabi-based start-up, Alef Education, is completely transforming schools across the city. The program uses artificial intelligence to teach common school subjects — such as math and science — to students using interactive technology, games, and videos. The program is able to register a student’s understanding of topics in real-time and adapt its teaching method accordingly.
‘Innovative Cities’ is produced by CNN Vision, the global production powerhouse of CNN International, which brings the world’s breath-taking diversity into cinematic focus, telling stories that inspire audiences around the world.
‘Innovative Cities’ microsite: https://cnn.it/2CLvvYY
‘Innovative Cities’ trailer: https://cnn.it/2FL4C7V
‘Innovative Cities’ images: https://bit.ly/2U7r854
Website:www.cnnvision.com
Instagram: @cnnvision
Airtimes for 30-minute special:
Saturday, 6th April at 2030 HKT and 2330 HKT
Sunday, 7th April at 0430 HKT and 1030 HKT
Monday, 8th April at 0830 HKT and 1630 HKT
Wednesday, 10th April at 0030 HKT
SOURCE CNN International
ZURICH, Dec. 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Golden Suisse, a global leader in secure wealth solutions, hosted an exclusive evening at the renowned Grand Hôtel Stockholm, drawing Sweden’s financial elite, private banking leaders, and High Net Worth Individuals (HNWIs). The highlight of the event was an address by Anders Borg, Sweden’s former Finance Minister, who shared his expert insights on navigating economic uncertainty and protecting wealth in today’s rapidly shifting global landscape.
Key Highlights of the Evening:
- Anders Borg’s Address: Borg’s thought-provoking speech explored the challenges of wealth preservation amid inflationary pressures and rising liquidity risks in the global economy.
- Golden Suisse’s Unique Offering: Founder Daniel Weitmann presented Golden Suisse’s innovative solutions that combine classical Swiss bullion vaulting with modern, integrated credit card and payment systems, ensuring unmatched security, privacy, and wealth protection.
- Symbolic Gesture: As a token of appreciation, Anders Borg was presented with an American 1oz Gold Bullion Coin, symbolizing Golden Suisse’s commitment to economic freedom, geopolitical neutrality, and resilience against systemic banking vulnerabilities.
- Prestigious Audience: The event brought together Sweden’s financial thought leaders and HNWIs, fostering meaningful conversations on secure wealth management solutions beyond the limits of traditional banking systems.
The evening concluded with a vibrant networking session, underscoring the growing demand for secure, inflation-resistant alternatives as liquidity concerns loom over the global financial sector.
Golden Suisse’s vision focuses on empowering individuals with true ownership of assets, discretion, and a shield from inflation through direct physical gold investments. Their approach aligns classical wealth protection principles with modern solutions for discerning individuals and institutions.
About Golden Suisse:
Golden Suisse is a global leader in secure wealth management solutions, combining traditional Swiss bullion vaulting with advanced payment integration. Designed for individuals and institutions seeking the highest levels of security, privacy, and financial independence, Golden Suisse sets a new benchmark in wealth protection.
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WARSAW, Poland, Dec. 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Flipster, one of the fastest-growing cryptocurrency trading platforms, is proud to announce its recent achievement of the ISO/IEC 27001 certification, an internationally recognized standard for information security management. This milestone underscores Flipster’s dedication to safeguarding user data and ensuring a secure and trustworthy platform for its users.
This certification enables businesses across industries and organizational sizes to effectively address security risks, protect sensitive data, and comply with legal and regulatory requirements. By adhering to this standard, organizations demonstrate their commitment to information security and resilience in the face of evolving threats.
Achieving the ISO/IEC 27001 certification represents Flipster’s commitment to transparency, reliability, and trust. It reinforces the platform’s ability to manage user information securely and aligns with its mission to provide a safe and seamless environment for trading and asset management. The certification not only reflects Flipster’s dedication to excellence but also assures customers that their data is handled with the utmost care and security.
With the ISO/IEC 27001 certification, Flipster users can trade and invest with confidence, knowing that the platform is equipped with industry-leading security measures to protect their data and assets.
About Flipster
Flipster is one of the fastest-growing cryptocurrency exchanges, offering both futures and spot trading to traders globally. It supports users in capitalizing on market opportunities with ease. Especially known for its lightning-fast perpetual futures listings, Flipster offers 250+ crypto futures pairs tradable with up to 100x leverage with zero trading fees, deep liquidity, and narrow spreads. Core products include:
- Earn Campaign: High APR rewards of up to 22% by depositing USDT, BTC, or ETH.
- Launchpool: Daily USDT rewards through staking, with additional rewards through task-based multipliers.
- Airdrops: Crypto rewards from new and popular crypto projects by completing missions.
- Flipster also offers a range of programs for VIPs, Referrals, and Affiliates. For the latest updates, follow Flipster on X.
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BloombergNEF Awards Sungrow as the Most Bankable Company for Energy Storage System and PCS
HEFEI, China, Dec. 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — BloombergNEF (BNEF) has recognized Sungrow as the world’s most bankable company in both the energy storage system and Power Conversion System (PCS) sectors, in its just-released Energy Storage System Cost Survey 2024. “This honor hinges on Sungrow’s optimal products and services, cutting-edge technologies, robust financial health, reliable supply chain, and extensive global practices,” said James Wu, Senior Vice President of Sungrow.
BloombergNEF is recognized by numerous international financial institutions as among the most credible third-party renewable energy research hubs. Sungrow’s No.1 bankability ranking represents that projects using the Sungrow energy storage system or PCS are more likely to obtain financing from banks than other competitors, ensuring favorable and sustainable benefits for stakeholders. This year, over 80% of the bankability survey participants are headquartered in the US or Europe, this highlights that Sungrow’s ranking demonstrates robust trust from stakeholders in the global financial market and energy storage field.
As a dedicated and trustworthy trailblazer with an 18-year track record in the energy storage industry, Sungrow holds the top position in global cumulative energy storage system installations. The track record is further solidified by its involvement in landmark projects, such as a 7.8 GWh energy storage project in Saudi Arabia, one of the largest of its kind in the world. Additionally, Sungrow has demonstrated its commitment to safety through two large-scale burn tests of its PowerTitan series of utility-scale battery energy storage systems, which have set new industry safety standards. With a continued focus on innovation, Sungrow provides comprehensive grid-forming energy storage solutions, maximizing investors’ return on investment and ensuring a more sustainable energy system.
“We are proud to be the preferred brand for customers, partners, and financial organizations,” said Wu. “With our professional team in 20 local branches spanning six continents, we are dedicated to empowering our customers and partners with reliable, sustainable energy products and services that drive global progress toward a greener future.”
About Sungrow
Sungrow, a global leader in renewable energy technology, has pioneered sustainable power solutions for over 27 years. As of June 2024, Sungrow has installed 605 GW of power electronic converters worldwide. The Company is recognized as the world’s No. 1 on PV inverter shipments (S&P Global Commodity Insights) and the world’s most bankable energy storage company (BloombergNEF). Its innovations power clean energy projects in over 170 countries, supported by a network of 490 service outlets guaranteeing excellent customer experience. At Sungrow, we’re committed to bridging to a sustainable future through cutting-edge technology and unparalleled service. For more information, please visit www.sungrowpower.com.
CONTACT: Mina Zhang, [email protected]
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