Month: November 2021

Speedcast, a leading communications and IT services provider, today announced the launch of Speedcast SmartView™, an innovative, network-optimized remote video and audio communications solution. Designed for energy, maritime, enterprise, telecommunications and government customers, industries with critical operations can accelerate their digital transformation for revolutionizing remote access and field collaboration. Powered by Speedcast partner Harvest Technology Group Limited (ASX: HTG) and their ultra-low bandwidth Network Optimised Livestreaming solution, Speedcast SmartView allows secure, high-definition video and audio to be streamed in real-time via satellite at a fraction of the bandwidth previously required. As a result, organizations looking to transform their operations through ... Read more

 Perforce Software, a provider of solutions to enterprise teams requiring productivity, visibility, and scale along the development lifecycle, today announced its collaboration with the Open Source Initiative (OSI), a non-profit that raises awareness and adoption of open source software (OSS), on a groundbreaking survey on the usage of open source software. The survey, which runs through January 7th, examines the day-to-day use and management of open source software, with the resulting data used as the basis for the 2022 OpenLogic and OSI State of Open Source Report. “Our team is excited about the collaboration with OSI” said Javier Perez, Chief ... Read more

AFCD charges Mainland fishermen suspected of operating illegally in Hong Kong waters (with photo) ******************************************************************************************      The Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department (AFCD) today (November 30) laid charges against four men on board a Mainland vessel suspected of engaging in illegal fishing in Hong Kong waters to the south of Lamma Island.      Marine Police officers intercepted a Mainland vessel suspected to be carrying out illegal fishing activities in the above-mentioned waters at about 2.30pm yesterday (November 29). Upon notification, AFCD officers conducted investigation and seized some fishing gear on board.      Charges were laid against the four Mainland ... Read more

Ngong Ping Nature Centre reopens after renovation (with photos) ***************************************************************      With the completion of renovation works, the Ngong Ping Nature Centre at Ngong Ping Village on Lantau Island reopened today (November 30). Adopting an open design, the renovated Centre showcases its scenic feature wall and puts up a brand new look.      “The renovation project, a collaboration between the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department (AFCD) and the Tourism Commission, aims to provide more comprehensive hiking information to visitors, enhance visitor experiences, and promote green tourism on Lantau Island,” an AFCD spokesman said.      The spokesman added that the ... Read more

One man and one woman holding charged with manslaughter *******************************************************      Police today (November 30) laid a holding charge against a 57-year-old man and a 58-year-old woman jointly with one count of manslaughter.      The man and the woman were arrested on November 28 in suspected connection with a manslaughter case happened in Tuen Mun in which a 55-year-old man died.      The case will be mentioned at Tuen Mun Magistrates’ Courts tomorrow (December 1) morning.