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Friday, November 8, 2019

Lumerical’s Photonic Inverse Design Reduces CompoundTek SiPh Grating Coupler Footprint by 20X

CompoundTek, a global foundry services leader in emerging silicon photonic solutions (SiPh), today announces the tapeout of a reduced footprint grating coupler for photonic I/O. The grating couplers were designed and optimized using photonic inverse design (PID) in conjunction with Lumerical's industry leading FDTD nanophotonic simulator. Lumerical's PID capability enables photonic designers to rapidly develop entirely new functionality with improved performance, reduced footprint, and more robust manufacturability. Read news here.

"With this successful tapeout in partnership with Lumerical, customers will be able to access Lumerical's PID solution with confidence when taping-out to CompoundTek in the future. The integration into our design flow, design partners and open SiPh manufacturing platform ecosystem will accelerate the adoption of SiPh solutions for various applications ranging from datacom transceivers, smart sensor, bio-medical, automotive LiDAR, quantum computing and artificial intelligence," said KS Ang, Chief Operating Officer, CompoundTek.

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The SiPh grating coupler is a key functional block for photonic I/O, enabling light to be coupled from fiber into and out of a photonic integrated circuit. Unlike end-fire edge couplers, grating couplers can be located anywhere on chip, enabling additional applications such as sense and test. With this flexibility comes the requirement for reduced footprint while maintaining high coupling efficiency. However, with over 100 design parameters, grating couplers are geometrically complex, rendering traditional optimization techniques impractical. Lumerical's PID technology enables designers to automatically and reliably generate optimal grating couplers with hundreds of free parameters. Testimony to its effectiveness, CompoundTek's SiPh new grating couplers have been reduced in size by 20x and promise improved coupling efficiency.

"These new grating couplers will enable our customers to create improved commercial designs with higher yields and faster time to market," said Lumerical CTO, James Pond. "PID's powerful optimization algorithms leverage adjoint sensitivity analysis to explore design spaces that are impractical by other means. Coupled with Lumerical's industry leading FDTD solver, PID enables designers to efficiently explore and optimize designs with hundreds or more design parameters. In contrast, traditional design approaches are limited to a small number of established device designs, exploring much smaller parameter spaces, typically fewer than ten parameters."

CompoundTek's SiPh MPW platform offers a highly flexible solution for photonic integrated circuit developers requiring rapid design and manufacture, necessitating multiple variants of the new grating couplers. New capabilities introduced with Lumerical's 2020a release allow PID to run efficiently on HPC resources, and include job checkpointing, support for Amazon Linux, and online self activation for FDTD Burst Packs. Other notable PID features such as global optimization allow designers to efficiently explore a broad design space and co-optimize for process and packaging variation for the creation of robust designs. Rapidly scaling up with Lumerical's HPC cloud deployment reduced the design cycle for the optimized grating couplers for all eight variants to under two weeks. Click here to read the latest news.

The Python based open source PID implementation is packaged together with Lumerical FDTD for ease of deployment. Alternatively, the original source code is freely available on GitHub at https://github.com/chriskeraly/lumopt. To help new users get started with PID, examples are included in Lumerical's application gallery to speed designers' time to implementation (see https://apps.lumerical.com/inverse-design-grating-coupler.html). More information on Lumerical's Automation API, required to run PID, can be found at https://www.lumerical.com/products/aapi.

To find out more about CompoundTek's Silicon Photonics platform, MPW schedule and PDK, contact enquiries@compoundtek.com.

About CompoundTek Pte Ltd
Founded and supported by industry veterans and technologists, Singapore-based CompoundTek combines world-class commercial foundry with leading silicon photonics (SiPh) research institutes to provide cutting-edge SiPh technologies that enhance foundry services capabilities. As one of the elites offering SiPh solutions internationally, CompoundTek brings to the marketplace revolutionary semiconductor applications designed to meet critical requirements in high bandwidth and high data transfer solutions particularly in emerging connectivity driving Industry 4.0. The company's in-depth know-how includes end-to-end technologies - from proprietary fabrication process expertise to product design support with strategic partners and extended services for end-product manufacturing.

About Lumerical
Lumerical develops photonic simulation software – tools which enable product designers to understand light, and predict how it behaves within complex structures, circuits, and systems. Since being founded in 2003, Lumerical has grown to license its design tools in over 50 countries and its customers include 13 of the top 15 technology companies in the FORTUNE Global 500 index, and 46 of the top 50 research universities as rated by the Times Higher Education rankings. Lumerical's substantial impact on the photonic design and simulation community means its tools are among the most widely cited in the scientific press, with references in more than 10,000 scientific publications and patents. Lumerical enables its customers to achieve more with light and establish a leading position in the development of transformative technologies employing photonics.

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Swizznet Named Best Cloud-Based Accounting Software Provider 2019 by US Business News

Swizznet has been named Best Cloud-Based Accounting Software Provider 2019 by US Business News among their 2019 US Technology Elite Awards.

"The Swizznet team is ecstatic to be recognized by US Business News as the Best Cloud-Based Accounting Software Provider for the second year in a row," said Michael Callan, CEO, Swizznet. "It is an honor to showcase our industry-leading innovations in self-service and auto-provisioning of hosted and private cloud solutions. This recognition underscores our commitment to providing the absolute best cloud accounting solutions to help our clients digitally transform their businesses." Be alert to the latest news.

The 2019 US Technology Elite Awards recognize industry leaders who offer ground-breaking technologies and services which ensure clients remain at the forefront of technological innovation.

About Swizznet
Swizznet (http://www.swizznet.com), an Intuit-Authorized Commercial Hosting provider, a Sage-Authorized Partner and a Microsoft Cloud Solution Provider, offers hosting solutions that empower accountants and businesses to free themselves from in-house infrastructure and IT headaches so that they can connect and collaborate from any computer or device. Swizznet offers an on-demand Marketplace and uses the latest cloud computing technology and tools to provide the fastest, most reliable cloud access to QuickBooks and Sage desktop applications. They backup their solution with Obsessive Support® and service, for the ultimate cloud accounting solution. Read all the related news.

About US Business News Magazine
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US Business News is the definitive magazine for CEOs, top tier management and key decision makers across the US. Created to inform, entertain, influence, and shape the corporate conversation across the nation through high quality editorial, in-depth research and an experienced and dedicated network of advisers, US Business News provides our readership with the most authoritative and current analysis of the major changes effecting the corporate landscape, and the latest deals and topical issues dominating the corporate universe.

Sponsorship Marketing Landscape to Dramatically Change in 2020 Says Allionce Group

Millennial families are viewing life through a different lens than past generations and expect the experiences they choose to engage with to be meaningful, lasting and hands-on. The Allionce Group, a marketing agency that facilitates connections between brands and the families that visit zoos and aquariums throughout the U.S., today predicted that 2020 will see a seismic shift in the way brands in the U.S. approach sponsorship marketing. Sponsorship marketing is proving one of the most valuable ways to connect with millennial families and achieve multiple objectives at once, from increasing brand visibility to driving sales to securing a lifetime of brand loyalty. Yet despite the awareness of the unique needs and traits of millennial consumers, most brands have continued to use the same sponsorship marketing tactics that have dominated the landscape for years -- until now.

"The discussion on the best way to market to millennial families is happening everywhere, and the results of this discussion are incredibly clear," said Mark Giovino the CEO and founder of Allionce Group. "They desire an interactive and personalized experience, they want the brands they purchase to reflect their values, and they expect companies to be good corporate citizens, investing in their communities and supporting important local and global charities and causes."

Music and sports venues remain the leaders for sponsorship marketing opportunities. In fact, according to IEG, sports sponsorships in North America account for 70 percent of the total spend. This is due to the fact that sports has traditionally been a "safe" approach to sponsorship, providing marketers with a tested, if not worn and tired method, that has given sports a considerably overweight share of the sponsorship pie. Unfortunately, these venues do not provide the level of engagement required by the average millennial consumer and they do not hit all the pressure points required by those consumers. More problematic, these traditional brand-cluttered, large audience locations, are oversaturated with marketing and advertising promotion, making it near impossible for brands to rise above the noise and truly differentiate themselves from the competition.

"Some major brands have done their due diligence and discovered that there is an untapped oasis that provides direct access to millennial families: zoos and aquariums," continued Giovino. "With more than 200 non-profit, accredited zoos and aquariums in the U.S., boasting a staggering 195 million visits annually, these special venues see more yearly attendance than the total number of attendees to all MLB, NBA, NFL and NHL games combined! And with an average visit of four hours, visitors to zoos and aquariums are uniquely 'in the moment', spending uninterrupted time together as a family away from the distraction and chaos of everyday life. This provides a rare opportunity for brands to establish relationships that are not available at other venues."

2020 will see more major brands reimagining their approach to sponsorship marketing as traditional methods become increasingly less effective. Further, as we approach the 2020 presidential election, and the topic of the environment and conversation continues to be a dominant factor among millennials, companies will continue to make this a priority, supporting causes and destinations important to their key consumers.

"Zoos and aquariums in the U.S. provide more than $200 million dollars annually to vital conservation efforts," said Giovino. "According to a recent survey, almost 80 percent of those interviewed felt better about companies that support wildlife conservation at zoos and aquariums and two-thirds said they are more likely to buy products and services from those companies, validating the venues as ideal locations to engage consumers. Brand marketers are going to be forced to rethink their approach, whether they want to or not. If they don't, they are likely going to be left behind as forward-thinking competitors establish dominance in this new, innovative and vast sponsorship landscape."

ABOUT THE ALLIONCE GROUP

The Allionce Group is a marketing agency that facilitates meaningful connections between brands and the 195 million annual visits to more than 200 AZA accredited zoos and aquariums throughout the U.S. At the same time, Allionce Group helps zoos and aquariums of all sizes develop partnerships with well-known brands, generating significant financial resources that fund the critical environmental conservation and educational efforts that zoos and aquariums provide. To learn more, please visit us at https://www.allioncegroup.com/.

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RobotShop Expands Operations to the Netherlands and Belgium

RobotShop Inc. announces today that it expands its European operations by launching two new stores for customers in the Netherlands and Belgium; RobotShop.com/nl and RobotShop.com/be will now welcome customers that speak Dutch as well as English, for the Netherlands, and French for Belgium. These customers will also benefit from an enhanced shopping experience with improved logistics and customer service.

Specialized in the sale of robotics technology, RobotShop already caters to many European customers through localized eCommerce stores in France, UK, Germany and Spain. Customers in the Netherlands and Belgium will now be able to purchase robotic goods through local stores using their currency and native language. These Dutch shoppers can also expect affordable shipping fees, including free shipping for orders over 200€ (before taxes), short transit times and no duty fees charged upon delivery.

"It is a great milestone to expand our European operations to Dutch speaking clients," said Julie Gendron, VP Market Development - eCommerce at RobotShop. "Once again, we increase customer satisfaction by offering stores that procure a localized shopping experience."

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RobotShop also serves online shoppers worldwide through eCommerce stores in Europe, the United States, Canada and Japan, in 6 different languages including the new Dutch language. Customers may shop at RobotShop's available stores based on their proximity, language and currency.

About RobotShop Inc.:
RobotShop is the world's leading source of robotics technology. It provides personal, domestic, and professional robots, development platforms, kits, and specialized robotic parts. RobotShop is also an important source for robotics education, innovation and research.

For more information, visit http://www.robotshop.com.

EMMsphere and MSP Announce Joint Venture to Help Brands Manage, Share and Publish Their Marketing Content

The Emmsphere Plus joint venture combines the core competencies of both organizations to provide end-to-end censhare solutions and services. MSP brings over 15 years of implementation and technical development expertise with the censhare universal content management platform along with in-house developed software modules to extend the censhare platform. EMMsphere brings 17 years of experience helping global brands with their marketing technology initiatives by providing advisory, implementation, training, user support and solution change management services.

MSP CEO, Michael Ehlers, said "Chris Leaman (MSP's Managing Director of US Operations) established the MSP US office in 2014 and delivered the results we needed to increase our investment in our censhare practice in the US. Leaman identified EMMsphere as a key ingredient he needed to propel his censhare practice by offering ongoing user and solution management services for his clients. After Leaman and I met with the EMMsphere leadership team, we knew it was a perfect match."

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Chris Kahler, EMMsphere CEO, stated "EMMsphere became a censhare partner January 2018. We knew we needed to scale our censhare technical expertise fast to get the customer success we've had with our other marketing technology platforms. MSP was the answer." Chris Kahler will assume Emmsphere Plus CEO responsibilities supported by Chris Leaman, VP Solution Architecture and Devon Hembree, VP Client Services. The combined team consists of over 50 consultants with censhare experience.

About Emmsphere Plus
EMMsphere Plus is a Joint Venture company between EMMsphere and MSP and is 100% focused on censhare solutions and services. The combination of EMMsphere and MSP establishes Emmsphere Plus as a premier provider of Digital Asset Management, Product Information Management and Content Management solutions that leverage the censhare software platform. As an end-to-end censhare solutions and services company, EMMsphere Plus helps organizations with the planning, implementation and the ongoing post-implementation support, solution change management and training activities. Emmsphere Plus is headquartered in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.

Emmsphere Plus
102 West Third Street, Suite 1200
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336.408.3498

Canvia, The Smart Digital Frame, is Now Widely Available After a Successful Crowdfunding

Not all art is created equal, especially in the "smart art" category. Palacio Inc. is making this distinction with a successful crowdfunding campaign for the interactive art display, Canvia.

Raising more than $325,000, the Silicon Valley startup's tech art vision is becoming a tangible reality, in part due to its refined art experience powered by ArtSense technology. This proprietary processing takes every image and every viewing condition into consideration for a different level of required adjustment. Be alert to the latest news.

ArtSense technology makes the Canvia display realistic like a real painting or print in addition to preserving texture, color and brushstrokes. Setting itself apart from competing digital art displays, Canvia solves the aspect ratio issue of different image sizes using re-positioning and zoom. Zoom also allows the ability to view the details of any part of the artworks.

Canvia's other differentiator includes a whole world of exclusive art at a user's fingertips. Palacio's growing library focuses on current and contemporary genres with over 500 current artists participating on the platform with a nominal subscription fee and access to 3000 artworks for free.

"Canvia represents a long-desired device that empowers 'art as an experience' for art enthusiasts and maintains an authentic look at the same time," said Rahul Ranjan, Founder and CEO of Palacio Inc.

The brand enables users to change their artwork with the seasons, mood, time of day, occasions and more with the touch of a phone or web app. For those looking to feature their very own content, they can simply upload it. Canvia easily transitions decor without breaking the bank on expensive artwork. Now art lovers can enhance their spaces in a hassle-free way that doesn't require patching any walls from past frames or finding studs to put up new pieces.

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Look for Canvia's newest release this month, a multi-device control desktop app. Convenient for multi-unit installation, now multiple devices can be managed from a single console or app.

For more information, please visit https://canvia.art

About Canvia: The future of art is here with Canvia. Each frame is connected to a huge library of art and photography, which can be accessed directly from an app. Access thousands of works for free or choose a paid subscription for award-winning, exclusive contemporary works from internationally renowned artists and photographers. Canvia uses proprietary image processing and built-in sensors to make any digital image of art look like a real painting or high-quality print.

“Lucy: The Beginnings of Humankind” To Be Available in Audio Format

To mark the 45th year anniversary of the discovery of the most famous hominid fossil in the world, "Lucy: The Beginnings of Humankind" is being released as an audiobook narrated by the author and her discoverer, Dr. Donald Johanson.

One of the most accomplished scholars of human origins, Johanson has produced some of the field's most groundbreaking discoveries, including the most widely known and thoroughly studied fossil of the 20th century, the 3.2-million-year-old "Lucy" skeleton.

The 20th century was peppered with important early-human fossil finds, but Johanson's 1974 discovery in Ethiopia that added a crucial link, prompting major revisions in our understanding of human evolution. "Lucy" possesses an intriguing mixture of ape-like features ( a projecting face and small brain) but also characteristics we consider human, such as upright walking, marking an important step on the path to Homo sapiens.

In the early 1970s the remote region of Ethiopia known as the Afar Triangle was terra incognita and its potential for illuminating our evolutionary past was unrecognized. In spite of the desolate and hostile nature of the area Johanson, with meager funding led an expedition to a site known as Hadar and began to unearth a treasure trove of fossils, including Lucy, that walked the planet some 3 to 4 million years ago. So revolutionary were these discoveries that the entire story of how we became human required substantial revision. Now some 45 years later we know more details of the vital picture of how humans came to be, but the general outlines of the human family tree proposed by Johanson's early work continue to form the core of that story.

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Johanson is committed to sharing and explaining his scientific discoveries to the general public. His efforts in this have reached across multiple media—including television, books, and his award-winning science website http://www.becominghuman.org, in addition to lecturing at universities, corporations, and public forums. Johanson is the founding director of the internationally respected Institute of Human Origins at Arizona State University and is available for interview.

The audiobook is published through Blackstone Publishing, one of the largest independent audiobook publishers in the U.S., and can be purchased at Audible. Read all the latest news.

Learn More About Johanson:

Co-author of 9 books his most recent books are:

Johanson, D.C. and Kate Wong. March 2009. Lucy's Legacy: The Quest for Human Origins. New York: Harmony Press.
Johanson, D.C. and B. Edgar. 2006. From Lucy to Language. New York: Simon and Schuster; 2nd Edition.

Some web sites:

TIME Interview
Lucy's Legacy: The Quest for Human Origins
Donald Johanson 1991 Academy of Achievement Award

"We cannot fully grasp who we are and where we are headed as a species until we have a more complete knowledge of our evolutionary roots." - Donald C. Johanson - paleoanthropologist

Jessica's Press Releases

Friday, November 8, 2019

Lumerical’s Photonic Inverse Design Reduces CompoundTek SiPh Grating Coupler Footprint by 20X

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Swizznet Named Best Cloud-Based Accounting Software Provider 2019 by US Business News

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Sponsorship Marketing Landscape to Dramatically Change in 2020 Says Allionce Group

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RobotShop Expands Operations to the Netherlands and Belgium

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EMMsphere and MSP Announce Joint Venture to Help Brands Manage, Share and Publish Their Marketing Content

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Canvia, The Smart Digital Frame, is Now Widely Available After a Successful Crowdfunding

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