Issue 1 2023 Vizbii Technologies, Inc.: Digitally Engaged Featuring:
Welcome to the January issue of Corporate Vision Magazine. A monthly publication dedicated to delivering the latest insight and news from across the corporate landscape. We would like to wish our readers a happy new year, with the fresh start and endless possibilities it brings. It is an opportunity to reflect on the last 12 months while looking forward to what is yet to come and exploring newways to innovate and improve. The last few years have seen the digital transformation of the business world, with our HR experts, recruiters, IT teams, and marketers having had to adapt to newways of doing business better, whether by conducting virtual job interviews and meetings, switching to a hybrid working arrangement, or upgrading CRM systems. And as their organisations take on 2023, they will need to keep adapting in order to stay ahead of the curve. Now, we are delighted to be showcasing enterprises that welcome the chance to revolutionise their way of working. In fact, one of our award-winning companies, Intuitive Success isn’t only fearless in the face of change when it comes to itself as an organisation, but also in helping others do the same: transforming leaders, businesses, and professionals by encouraging them to move with the times. As we embark on a new year, we hope you enjoy the insight gained from the stories within these pages. With that, everyone at Corporate Vision magazine wishes you a wonderful month ahead and we look forward to welcoming you back for our February issue. Rebecca Scotland, Editor Website: www.corporatevision-news.com AI Global Media, Ltd. (AI) takes reasonable measures to ensure the quality of the information on this web site. However, AI will not assume any legal liability or responsibility for the accuracy, correctness or completeness of any information that is available through this web site. If errors are brought to our attention, we will try to correct them. The information available through the website and our partner publications is for your general information and use and is not intended to address any particular finance or investment requirements. In particular, the information does not constitute any form of advice or recommendation by us or any of our partner publications and is not intended to be relied upon by users in making or refraining from making any investment or financial decisions. Appropriate independent advice should be obtained before making any such decision. Any arrangement made between you and any third party named in the site is at your sole risk and responsibility. Editors Sofi Bajor, Senior Editor Rebecca Scotland, Editor Designers Daniela Levinte, Graphic Designer Lauren Baldwin, Graphic Designer
Issue 1 2023 3 Contents 4. News 6. Binflux: A Progressive Portfolio 8. Golden Helix: Enabling Precision Medicine 10. Inzata: Big Data Leads The Way 11. IBST Limited: Fantastic Filmmakers Secure Success 12. Yuteg Biotechnology: Healthcare For Everyone 13. Intuitive Success - Personal And Business Coaching: Best Learning Partner of the Year 2022 - APAC 14. BASQUEVOLT, S.A.: Energy Storage of the Future 16. Abacus Sportswear AB: Best Golf Clothing Brand 2022 17. Vizbii Technologies, Inc.: Digitally Engaged 18. Comber Consultants: Best Heritage Management Consultants 2022 - Australia 20. SpendMend: Healthcare Made Easy 21. Winners’ Listings
4 Businesses need to nurture their IT talent Irrespective of the broader economy the fight for IT talent remains and it starts with the companies’ senior managers. With the unemployment level in the UK at its lowest since 1974 and pay growth still failing to keep pace with soaring inflation, organisations looking to build out their IT teams need to look internally. This is according to managed services provider Espria. Clinton Groome, COO at Espria, stated: “For businesses large and small, organisations looking to bolster their IT teams, need to look within the organisation first to ensure that it is offering the most attractive careers.” Compounding this problem is a very clear digital skills gap. A recent survey of 5,000 UK workers - Nature of the UK’s Digital Skills Gap report – clearly identified that the lack of digital skills is hurting the economy in general, and businesses in particular. The report found that around 22% of employees admitted a lack of digital skills was impacting their ability to hit targets and more than half (58%) said they had received no digital training from their employers. “This means that organisations are facing a real double whammy – lack of IT talent for hire and lack of skills amongst the existing workforce,” continued Groome. “The goal must be – as we enter a new year full of economic uncertainty – that all businesses need to nurture their homegrown talent. IT staff need to be allowed a healthy work/ life balance and feel supported in managing external stress factors. For a business to retain its key employees, they really need to demonstrate they value their employees.” “To confirm these ideas, two recent surveys from McKinsey indicate that 87% of companies feel inadequately prepared to address the skill gap, and the majority (61%) of HR professionals believe hiring developers will be their biggest challenge in 2023,” added Groome. Studies show that one of the greatest tools to increase engagement is a comprehensive onboarding process. But providing a great candidate experience from the moment they receive the offer of employment, can be costly and time-consuming. Helen O’Hanlon, HR Director at Espria stated: “My advice is to provide a great candidate experience from the moment an offer of employment is extended. This will inevitably become an important aspect of attracting and retaining top talent and includes everything from the initial job posting and application process, to the offer itself and onboarding. It is a way to show candidates they are valued and that the company is committed to their success.” “While striving to provide this type of experience is admirable, it can also be costly and time-consuming. It may require additional resources and effort to ensure that every touchpoint is smooth and seamless for candidates. This can include creating detailed job descriptions, updating the application process to make it more user-friendly, providing thorough onboarding materials and training, and offering ongoing support and development opportunities for new hires. While it may require a significant investment of time and resources, providing a great candidate experience is worth it in the long run. Not only does it help to attract and retain top talent, but it also has the potential to improve employee satisfaction and productivity, leading to a positive impact on the company’s overall success.” O’Hanlon added, “The results of low engagement, such as increased staff turnover, low productivity and poor performance can all be hugely costly to the bottom line of any organisation. But there is an alternative - nurturing talent positively impacts company culture, growth and commercial success through creating an engaged and committed workforce.” “The message is clear – if organisations want to thrive in what could be a difficult economic environment in 2023, then look to your employees, support them, train them and give them the skills they need to thrive,” concluded O’Hanlon.
Issue 1 2023 5 News The rising cost of running a business forces more companies to think flexibly • Two-thirds (67%) of UK businesses believe offering flexibility is crucial when it comes to competing for people with the most sought-after skills • Half (49%) of businesses saying they have been operating in ‘a candidate’s market’ - one that favours candidates over companies • Over half (52%) of businesses have increased salaries but can’t afford to keep raising wages at the rate they have been going Two in three (67%) UK businesses believe offering flexibility to their workers is crucial if they are to successfully retain and attract talent, according to a new report published today. Businesses realise they cannot compete on salary alone and instead offering flexibility is key to helping companies manage the rising costs of running their businesses. Over half (52%) of businesses have increased salaries to attract talented workers, but say wages rises can’t continue at the rate they have been going. The second ‘Future World of Work’ report from Sonovate explores what flexibility means to businesses and workers throughout the UK, and how businesses are employing flexibility to remain competitive in what’s been a candidate’s market during 2022. It brings together quantitative research from 4,000 people and 500 small and medium-sized business owners, as well as qualitative interviews with senior thought leaders from the future of work, employment and fintech sectors. With half (49%) of businesses saying they have been operating in ‘a candidate’s market’ - one that favours candidates over companies - businesses are having to think more creatively about what flexible benefits they can offer to attract, retain and reward their workers. Seven in ten (70%) businesses surveyed say the most skilled people know their worth and will only work under conditions that suit them. The use of flexibility extends also to retaining the best people already working in permanent positions. Over a third (35%) of businesses report an increase in the proportion of their permanent workforce requesting to switch to contract or temporary roles. Offering greater flexibility is practical for many businesses from financial and operational, as well as recruitment, perspectives. The report finds that businesses are increasingly turning to different forms of flexibility to attract and retain staff, particularly where it isn’t feasible to compete on salaries in a high inflation, recessionary market. More than four in ten (43%) businesses have raised wages for talent but say they cannot afford these inflated salaries for long. The forms of flexible working most favoured by the UK’s businesses include allowing workers to choose their own hours (58%), accepting requests to move from permanent to temporary contracts (58%), and providing employees with utilities and internet subsidies to work from home (also 58%). Other popular options amongst businesses include enabling workers to choose which, or how many, days they work (56%), and enforcing a partial work from home policy (54%). These broadly tally with the desires and expectations of workers. Sonovate’s research finds that 30% of freelance workers want to choose their own hours, as well as how many and which days they work. Three in ten (27%) want to be able to work part time if they wish to, and 25% are keen to work from home when they want to. Richard Prime, Co-Founder & Co-CEO of Sonovate, comments on the findings: “As the cost of living crisis deepens and creates new dynamics and expectations, our understanding of what flexibility means and how it works is fast evolving. Flexibility goes far beyond where and when people work; it encompasses policies that let workers move between permanent and temporary contracts, wider benefit packages for longerterm contractors to match their permanent colleagues, and the right technology to enable flexible working and prompt pay. “The reality we’re seeing on the ground puts paid to the suggestion that a cost of living crisis or high inflation environment will stem the tide of workers requesting or even demanding greater flexibility from the businesses they work for. The future of work is transforming month to month right in front of us. Macro market events that we might think would hinder the shift to a new world of work are instead accelerating and shaping working habits in fascinating ways. “For many businesses, 2022 was the year of the candidate’s market; it remains to be seen whether that will continue into 2023. Either way, if 2023 heralds greater growth, lower inflation and more stability, it’ll be fascinating to see how flexibility extends its reach further and forces more businesses to think creatively about how they attract, recruit and retain.”
Founded in 2007, Binflux is a gifted team of innovators and trailblazers in the IVF industry. Created with the core values of trust, customer success, and innovation, Binflux has helped numerous people to live their lives to the full. Binflux’s clients are predominantly IVF centers and have been gained by many word-of-mouth recommendations from its pre-existing clients. It also participates in direct visits and exhibitions to present its groundbreaking work to a wide variety of people. Its well-established product is making its way into the lives of many, through the great amount of IVF treatments that are performed each A Progressive Portfolio In Vitro Fertilisation (IVF) is a common treatment for people wishing to conceive. There is a lot of technology out there but we’ve found an intelligent IVF treatment solutions provider with a lot of compassion and dedication to the future of humankind. Here we talk to Managing Director, Dr. Mark Liu, as Binflux wins Best IVF Digital Transformation Solutions Provider 2022. year. Binflux’s clients carry out over 50% of the total number of IVF treatments in Taiwan every year, and this staggering statistic is only the beginning of Binflux’s success story. As Taiwan has such prestigious quality in the field of reproductive medicine, alongside its excellent IT technology talents, it is obvious that Binflux is the perfect fit for the job. More than meeting, but exceeding, the clinic requirements, Binflux’s work is highly reputable and respected within the industry. Binflux poses data management systems for the IVF lab (Infans EMR), mobile APP for the IVF patient (Infans CareU), outpatient management system (Infans CMS), and label printer modulus of cryo straws. Diversified and comprehensive product lines can meet the requirements of all IVF centers with different cycle numbers. In addition, in order to facilitate clinical operations and allow medical staff to focus more on caring for their patients, Binflux also provides system integration services, which integrate the data from lab instruments into the Infans EMR system, such as time-lapse “Every new life deserves the best quality of care. Binflux provides IVF centers an ultimate digital solution that covers clinic administration, lab work, and patient service.”
Issue 1 2023 7 embryoscope, CASA, ultrasound, etc., so that end-users can clearly view the detailed treatment data from the EMR and provide the best medical quality for patients. Managing Director, Dr. Mark Liu comments, “The benefit of introducing our products is to increase efficiency through automation, reduce the risk of human errors, and improve the success rate of IVF treatment. Our strategy of focusing on the field of reproductive medicine contributes to the continuous development of products, services, and business models that meet market needs.” From the very beginning, Binflux has devoted its time and resources to clients – clinics, labs, patients, and stakeholders. Its clients rely on it to increase the success rate of patient treatment, ultimately forging a greater future for them. Its passion lies in making a difference to people’s lives, so that they may fulfil their dreams and live healthy lives with a family that they have built for themselves. With such a professional, diverse, and successful digital product portfolio, its IVF centers have become hugely effective and well-known. Its reputation has cultivated peace of mind and serenity in those wishing to start a family of their own, through IVF treatments, and Binflux’s team couldn’t be more proud. The two departments of Binflux’s team consist of R&D and sales and customer service representatives, which are equally needed to make everything run smoothly. With global digitalisation and further developments in the field, Binflux’s team work tirelessly to hold to the torch through such uncertain times. Drawing upon their experience and reinforcing their relationships with one another, the team expertly fulfil their roles, and more. Here we would like to introduce one of Binflux’s clients, Dr. SheeUan Chen, Professor and Director, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, National Taiwan University Hospital (NTUH). NTUH is Taiwan’s leading national-level medical center hospital with more than 100 years of history. NTUH Fertility Center was founded more than 30 years ago and conducted about 1,000 oocyte retrieval cycles per year and had accumulated more than 20,000 cycles so far. In addition, NTUH Fertility Center also publishes many academic studies and provides high-quality medical education to young residents. Dr. Shee-Uan Chen says, “By using an intelligent IVF system, medical data can be clearly and correctly recorded and writing errors can be significantly reduced. This system can also help me guide more young physicians in medical education. Furthermore, these high-quality data can also be exported for academic research and contribute to the advance of reproductive medicine with long-term and big data analysis.” “We deliver trusted software solutions and communicate openly. Our electronic medical record system can assist IVF centers in the storage, management, analysis and quality control of medical data without patients’ private data breaches. Our products must be trusted by clients before they purchase. That’s why trust is our number one value.” Clients like Dr. Shee-Uan Chen are extremely proud to have worked with Binflux, for it gives them the opportunity to improve not only the medical realm, but the world of each patient it serves. For a deeper look into Binflux’s awards and success, in 2018, Binflux launched its core product, “Infans EMR” as a digital management system for IVF lab. For this, it was awarded 15th National Innovation Award and 19th Medical Quality Award in Taiwan. In 2019, it was selected as one of the 6 finalists from 200 teams in 2019 Merck Accelerator Program and Awarded “Top 10 AI-Powered Solution Providers of 2019” by APAC CIO Outlook Magazine. 2020 brought the launch of expansion series of products: Infans HIS and Infans CareU. In 2021, Binflux start to expand overseas markets and has an official distributor in Singapore, i.e. LabIVF. Until the end of 2022, the number of Binflux’s clients is more than 20 IVF centers and the high number of daily active users has ensured the stability and high quality of their products. Now, Binflux has won Best IVF Digital Transformation Solutions Provider 2022 and we wish it all the best as it continues to lead the way in its industry. The future looks abundant indeed as Binflux invests in more AI and IoT solutions that will support and expand the ecosystem indefinitely. Company: Binflux Email: [email protected] Web Address: https://binflux.com/en “After introducing the Infans EMR software, patient’s treatment data and medical images (such as ultrasound and embryo) can be quickly displayed and clearly explained to the patients that make them confident and believable for physician’s performance.”
A company founded by scientists for scientists, the team at Golden Helix understand what it takes to do great work in their field. They are experts who work tirelessly to help clients succeed in their projects every step of the way, from planning and implementation to training and support after deployment. They are dedicated to delivering excellence, whether a client is running a national initiative or are just starting out, including hospitals, research institutions, government agencies, academic institutions, and pharmaceutical companies around the world. Also playing an enormous role in making sure everyone is familiar with the company’s cutting-edge software technology is its hardworking sales and marketing team. Having been around since 1998, Golden Helix has extensive experience within the genetics space. In particular, it is its seven pillars of differentiation that set it apart from the rest, allowing client labs to focus on what they do best: enabling precision medicine. Single Solution Golden Helix’s award-winning NGS platform allows the streamlining of labs by providing comprehensive cancer and germline diagnostics capabilities, eliminating the need for two different platforms. This simplifies the training of employees, eliminates the need to interact with multiple vendors, and most importantly minimises friction due to incompatible data formats. Scalability While gene panels continue to be part of the testing mix, Golden Helix recognises the industry’s shift towards clinical exomes and whole genomes, therefore its platform supports the analysis of any data size clients may encounter. Throughput Whether a regional lab with an ever-increasing sample volume or a country-wide sequencing initiative, Golden Helix’s software solution can support the client’s throughput as they experience ongoing growth in sample volume. Quality Golden Helix has proved in clinical trials the software’s ability to produce the highest quality reports in order to save time and minimise reworks in the lab. It guarantees the diagnosis is performed right the first time which ensures efficiency. Flexible Deployment The software is suitable for those clients who have a high secure deployment capability, with the ability to run on premises behind the client organisation’s firewall. This means they have complete control over the infrastructure while utilising the platform. All the same, it is possible to deploy the platform in a private cloud, with some clients opting for this solution due to wanting to simplify their IT operations. Business Model Overall, Golden Helix’s business model is simple. It charges one annual fee for its software, training, and support. This enables the client to budget accordingly, so they know what their costs will be year on year. Unlike per-sample models that participate in their revenue stream as sample volume increases, Golden Helix’s fee remains the same no matter how many samples come through the customer’s lab. Enabling Precision Medicine For over 20 years Golden Helix has been a software company that innovates genetic analysis software for next-generation sequencing (NGS) – and, believing that its customers and employees are at the heart of its success, it has built a glowing reputation as the industry leader in its field. Named as Best Global Bioinformatics Firm 2023 – USA in this issue of Corporate Vision magazine, we shine a light on the company and how its products are changing the face of healthcare. Client-Centric Last but certainly not least, the Golden Helix team is always there for its clients and they want them to feel empowered by the software. That’s why they take a very proactive approach to customer success. From the very first moment a client gets in touch, the team is there to help them get up to speed on all the software’s features and functionality. Then, throughout the licensing period, they are available for unlimited support – just like an extension of the client’s own team. And this high standard of service and product doesn’t go unnoticed by the customer, either, with word of mouth references being second to none. The recognition extends even further with Golden Helix being no stranger to awards success. Alongside its triumph within the Corporate Excellence Awards 2023, it has won numerous accolades from the likes of CorporateLiveWire, InsightsSuccess, and Biotech Breakthrough as Top Biotech Solutions in the Industry. Meanwhile, the team’s NGS platform continues to evolve into a leading solution, as last autumn, they announced the VSClinical AMP TSO-500 Workflow. This release was developed in collaboration with clients to provide a solution for clinical analyses, taking into consideration important biomarkers such as tumour mutational burden or microsatellite stability. President & CEO, Andreas Scherer, PhD, comments, “Since its initial launch, this product has been well received in the market. We appreciate the positive feedback we have been receiving.” The company has also been showing its enthusiasm for technology by using the virtual conference format for several years now, as it has been a great way to stay connected with its customers and partners. In 2022, it was able to attend its first in-person conferences around the world in several years, with the team enjoying getting back to meeting new and familiar faces. Andreas confirms, “The personal dialog seems irreplaceable. We value these events to give us the opportunities to further build relationships.” He goes on to tell us more about the Golden Helix team, “We’re a team, and we all depend on each other to make our company and products great. We have a commitment to quality and excellence in everything we do, so we don’t just look for talented individuals – we look for hardworking, motivated team players who are ready to contribute to a product that is making a huge difference in the scientific community.” “We believe in creating an environment where everyone can thrive and grow. We want you to be happy at work because that means you’ll be able to give your best effort every day.” Indeed, Golden Helix is a company that thrives not only because of its team’s extensive expertise, but because they are simply happy within their environment. A big priority for the company is work-life balance, having equipped every employee to work at the office or from home with dual setup of desks, monitors, chairs, and anything else needed in order to do their job well. The benefits here are the flexibility to be at home if needed and quick transition between working locations with one simple plug-in. And not only do team members delight in improving healthcare on a big scale in their day jobs, but they also enjoy a high quality of life due
Issue 1 2023 9 to the spectacular location of the company’s headquarters in the small town of Bozeman, Montana, which boasts Yellowstone National Park right on its doorstep. This is in addition to being in close proximity to world-class ski resorts and blue-ribbon trout streams. After a rewarding day at work, employees can go cycling around town or play in the company’s rec-league soccer team. Now, the team is keenly looking towards the bright future ahead and are excited to share their ambitious vision for 2023! The company will start 2023 strong by releasing the new version of VSClinical supporting TSO-500 for the AMP guidelines. Andreas says, “This required us to improve our ability to process fusions and other structural variants leveraging break-end notations. As a result, we have been working to harmonize our ability to handle all types of structural variants to be processed across the entire VSClinical platform. We are excited to announce that these capabilities will be available for germline interpretations in the first half of this year.“ He goes on to share, “We are also excited about the future of our Golden Helix CancerKB, a premium annotation source that connects biomarkers with clinical outcomes. Golden Helix CancerKB is an important piece of our company’s commitment to providing our customers with the highest value clinical database possible, ensuring that they have all the information they need to make informed decisions about their treatment options. Our software solution enables our customers to create clinical reports leveraging this information very efficiently.” As the NGS market matures, the requirements for scalable deployments is increasing. The team will continue to analyse the entire underlying software stack to meet the changing scalability requirements of their customers. Company: Golden Helix Contact: Delaina Hawkins Email: [email protected] Website: www.goldenhelix.com
Dec22260 Big Data Leads The Way Business owners face a unique challenge in today’s economy, namely how to leverage the enormous amount of data which is available to them. The team behind Inzata have made it their mission to ensure that Big Data guides companies of all shapes and sizes forward to brighter futures. Their efforts have earned them success in the Corporate Excellence Awards 2022, where they were named Best AI-Powered Big Data Analytics Platform – 2022. We dig a little deeper to find out more. Since opening their doors in 2015, the team behind Inzata has seen tremendous change in the way in which businesses use information. For over quarter of a century, this team has watched the world of IT develop and grow, becoming an invaluable part of every organisation. To thrive in this environment, its demanded a mindset of constant evolution and teeming with potential. By taking their work primarily inhouse, they have managed to secure a place at the forefront of how the industry operates. Big Data is a sector which is constantly evolving. As more information is made available to everyone around the world, the need to absorb and process it becomes more and more challenging. AI has an essential role to play, but the difficulty is in making that high level of developing technology open to everybody, especially as Business Intelligence software is a sector which was historically expensive and underdeveloped. The hard work of the team at Inzata has transformed the sector into one which is accurate and durable. In recent years, the key to this success has come from the implementation of AI-powered data analysis software. In 2015, the team had begun to innovate in this field, and were proud to offer a custom aggregation engine and BI cloud backend. For businesses around the world, this software was a major step forward. Moving forward is no easy task, and Inzata has always ensured that they are not guided purely by the vagaries of the IT industry, but by the needs and demands of their customers. As such, their data analysis software is one which can be utilised by anybody and any business, whether it is a Fortune 500 company or a firm yet to establish themselves in the market. Putting people first is what sets the team apart. For them, the data is the key which allows companies to unlock greatness. Many data analysis solutions require a specialist approach to the sector. If you haven’t mastered querying languages or don’t have a detailed understanding of statistical modelling, you cannot use many of the market’s solutions. Those who have used Inzata have been delighted by the way in which it can be so easily accessed. This is software that has earned the title of Best AI-Powered Big Data Analytics Platform – 2022 because it is a complete Big Data eco-system, designed to be all-inclusive and affordable in equal measure. Looking forward, it’s clear that the team at Inzata know precisely how to meet the varied needs of its clients and assist them in the achievement of their goals. Companies around the world know that it is essential that they find the right tools to thrive in increasingly competitive times. Inzata is a company determined to offer those precise tools. Those who use their systems are certain to thrive because they can make better decisions, more efficiently and more quickly than ever before. As Big Data continues to play such an enormous part in the way we live, we cannot wait to see how Inzata adapts to thrive in the future. Company: Inzata Name: Elle Goldman Web Address: https://www.inzata.com/
Issue 1 2023 11 valued partners for their clients. The success of this approach has been reflected in the way in which much of the firm’s business comes not through direct marketing, but word of mouth from client to client. For this team, trust and professionalism are uppermost in their minds. Looking ahead, IBST aims to consolidate its efforts to have a wider presence across Africa, as well as stronger ties to Europe and America. The changing fortunes of the global and local economy will guide many of these decisions, with political and social issues playing a major role in defining the progress of the markets in which the team operate. Whilst the markets may be uncertain, the ambition of the IBST team is not. They are also planning to seek partnerships in Asia and to pursue vigorously the promotion of content and services created on the African continent for a global audience. Their international attitude is one which will continue to bring them success for many years to come. What does it mean to bring video the market in the 21st Century? It’s clear that no one understands this better than IBST, with the team’s high profile projects bringing them continued success. We celebrate their achievement and cannot wait to see what they do next! Company: IBST Limited Name: Aderemi Ogunpitan Email: [email protected] Web Address: www.ibstmedia.com Dec22266 Fantastic Filmmakers Secure Success The power of video is one which has become accessible to everyone over the last decade, but in a crowded market, it takes real talent to stand out. The team behind IBST Limited offer services across Africa, with offices in London, and their work in a host of different situations certainly sets them apart. Named Best SME Video Production Company 2022 – Nigeria in the Corporate Excellence Awards 2022, we thought it right to take a closer look to find out more. For clients around the world, IBST has become a force to be reckoned with when it comes to their diverse offering of digital video production and technology products and services. With the values of quality, value and creativity at the beating heart of everything that the team offer, it’s easy to see how they manage to stand out as a unique creative force. Businesses such as CNN Creatives, WHO, ITN, MTN, European Commission, Facebook, Global Coalition, National Geographic and the European Broadcast Union have turned to the team for support when it comes to video content creation. This field covers the range of different venues for video, including documentaries, broadcast, feature films and social media content. Through a process of constant adaptation, the IBST team have remained at the forefront of the market, providing a service which is second to none. This is reflected in the internal operation of the business, with IBST taking on a team which is young, curious and vibrant. For some businesses, a challenge is something to be ignored, but for the IBST team, it is something to be relished. People who embody this spirit will find them ideal partners, as they enthuse and break the mould of what has gone mould. Working internationally has allowed the team to produce projects which connect people from around the world. Working with the most talented professionals and with the latest that technology can offer, alongside a lifetime of expertise, means that the IBST team can be the most
Dec22410 Healthcare For Everyone The world of health is constantly changing, with new technologies opening exciting new doors. These innovative and sustainable health solutions should be accessible to all, and achieving that mission is the aim of the team behind Yuteg Biotechnology. In the Small Business Awards 2022, the team were awarded the title of Best Biotechnology Pharmaceuticals & Food Supplement Company – Turkey. We dig a little deeper to uncover more. Established in 2017, Yuteg Biotechnology has made a name for itself as a market leader in the healthcare sector. With a collection of formulas and products carefully designed to push the limits of biotechnology as far as possible, the team has managed to achieve recognition on an international stage. The head of the development laboratory is Assistant Professor Dr. Erdem Tezcan. Having graduated from Istanbul Technical University, Department of Chemistry and Department of Molecular Biology and Genetics with a double degree, he has since done multidisciplinary thesis studies combining chemistry and biotechnology. These studies have included leading research on the production of peptide-polymer complexes to overcome the blood-brain barrier. With such a leading force for biotechnology at the heart of the business, it’s little wonder that Yuteg Biotechnology has gone from strength to strength. His expertise has proven most appropriate, as in recent years the the effect of the gut microbiota on human health is so important that it can be called the second brain. A range of conditions, including constipation, diarrhea, crohn’s syndrome and leaky gut syndrome, have been proven to be directly related to the intestinal microbiota. With this specialism at the heart of Yuteg Biotechnology, the team have proven able to adapt quickly to the changing shape of the industry as a whole. The development of the Devitale product range showcases this remarkable flexibility. Using Senegal acacia gum as a key ingredient, proprietary technology allows the prebiotic effect to reach the intestines without being affected by stomach digestion. For those who need help quickly, Devitale has been proven to work from the first day of use, minimising the permeability of the intestinal wall, balancing the intestinal microbiota and ensuring that toxins in the blood are removed from the body through detox. It’s an incredible development, one which is a credit to the team behind Yuteg Biotechnology. Of course, such innovation is not down purely to the team, but their network of experts who offer leading advice in a challenging field. Members of Turkey’s leading universities are often consulted to ensure that the approach made is one which has maximum impact at all times. Beyond the field of biotechnology, Yuteg Biotechnology has committed to the support of numerous social responsibility projects and sends thousands of free products every year to people who would otherwise be unable to access this important level of support. Looking ahead, this work will continue alongside the innovative developments of the team at large. In the pipeline is an exciting product range aimed exclusively at athletes so that they can get the most efficiency from sports and supplements. It’s clear that biotechnology is a bold step forward, but where Yuteg Biotechnology thrives is in their approach to this innovation. Through consultation and understanding the needs of the market, they have built a business unlike any other. We cannot wait to see what they do next! Company: Yuteg Biotechnology Name: Huseyin Akdag Email: [email protected] Web Address: www.yuteg.com
Issue 1 2023 13 Nov22289 Best Learning Partner of the Year 2022 - APAC Based in Hong Kong, trusted people development partner, Intuitive Success excels at unlocking the potential of its clients. Since 2007, the company has been working with professionals and organisations to deliver impactful learning outcomes. We speak with Learning Director, Leona Wan to find out more. Moving with the times can be challenging. Keeping pace with technological innovation and the varying demands of both workforce and clients requires constant effort. For many leaders, going it alone is no longer an option. They understand that access to training and coaching is now a fundamental part of effective day-to-day business. Intuitive Success provides services that enable its clients to facilitate organisational transformation. From positivity training to executive coaching, focus groups, and NLP Practitioner certification, Intuitive Success has an impressive toolbox at its disposal to help any organisation grow and thrive. Leona explains, “Our mission is to transform leaders, organisations and professionals by creating positive relationships. We customise our values to ensure we meet our clients’ needs. They evolve with time, but, staying true to our core values, we always aim to be enthusiastic, encouraging, diligent, and impactful. We’re professional but that doesn’t mean we can’t bring fun and inspiration into every learning journey.” The company states its purposes as wanting to unleash the hidden success in each learner’s mind, heart and spirit. Intuitive Success’ training programmes are backed by international certifications such as DISC Flow®, ICF Approved Coach Education, and Genos EI for Leaders. Among its clients, the company counts heavyweights such as HSBC, JLT Asia, Carlsberg Group, and Prudential Corporation Asia. Leona says, “Our success comes from the sustainable relationships we build with our existing clients and the referrals which allow us to attract new clients. We lead by example. Intuitive Success is a learning organisation that walks the walk. All our partners and associates are committed to lifelong learning. They inspire our clients with the real-life stories of their own successes.” Looking back to the COVID-19 pandemic, Leona explains how Intuitive Success coped with the change in demand: “We’re no different from any other business. Our main challenge is to keep up with the speed of change in the current macro environment. COVID-19 created opportunities for us to deliver learning programmes in a different way with more focus on wellness. We flexed our business model to ride the wave of change. Transformation is a positive change that needs to happen in a safe space. We work to facilitate the process that helps our clients let go of what is no longer serving them. This opens the pathway to learning and transformation.” The company’s plan for 2023 is to focus on its transformational programmes. Leona says, “By transforming professionals and leaders, we transform their organisations. The positive relationships we create on the journey enable all parties involved to become better beings as time goes by. It’s this blessing that we wish for everyone.” Contact: Leona Wan Company: Intuitive Success - Personal And Business Coaching Web Address: https://www.intuitivesuccess-apac.com/
In 1800, Alessandro Volta came up with the idea for the first battery. At that time he couldn’t have imagined the vast number of applications we use batteries for today. Since then the battery has been the subject of a staggering number of reinventions and almost constant research, much of it directed towards making batteries last longer, or be more compact. In recent years, our focus on the need to store large quantities of energy has sharpened. The rise in popularity of electric vehicles, the need to phase out fossil fuels and rising energy costs all cause us to ponder how it will be possible to serve all our energy needs with renewables. Solar and wind-generated electricity are all well and good as long as it’s sunny or windy – but what happens when it’s not? Despite the significant progress made in battery technology over recent decades, modern batteries are still not capable of storing enough energy to fuel the many appliances we need them for. For now, the cost of producing batteries for larger applications often remains prohibitive. Francisco tells us, “By the end of the decade, we need more affordable, more sustainable and more energy-efficient batteries. To make that happen, we need significant cost reduction and much higher efficiency in the use of raw materials. If not, wider electrification in sectors like passenger cars, heavy-duty vehicles, marine or aviation will not happen, in spite of a regulatory framework going in that direction.” Launched with one clear purpose, Basquevolt is working to accelerate Europe’s transition towards a fully electric and sustainable society. Developing competitive solid-state battery technology aimed at the electric vehicle, heavy transport, renewable energy, and electronic device sectors, the company’s focus is on developing affordable, zeroemissions applications for everyone. “We have very ambitious goals,” Francisco says. “In recent decades, researchers all over the world have been working on solid-state battery technologies. We know that new technology will significantly increase the amount of energy that could be stored. But despite progress made with the materials, by companies in China and the United States, nobody has been able to prove the feasibility of mass market industrialisation. We founded Basquevolt to do exactly that. To take the work done by the best battery researchers and successfully industrialise a new generation of batteries with the most innovative materials.” Considering their mass market industrialisation potential, Basquevolt chose to focus on polymer-based solid electrolytes. Considered by many as the perfect material for mass-market applications, this family of electrolytes has many advantages. They’re easy to produce, requiring no high temperatures or high-pressure environments and presenting no major safety risks. The company’s next-generation solid-state lithium batteries will make possible the deployment of electric transportation, stationary energy storage, and advanced portable devices. Basquevolt attributes much of its success so far to more than 10 years of research done by Professor Michel Armand and CIC energiGUNE, one of the top three battery and energy storage research centres in Europe. Founded in 2011, CIC energiGUNE is a strategic initiative of the Basque government. Also based in Alava, CIC energiGUNE is a member of the Basque Research & Technology Alliance and works in collaboration with universities, research centres and companies throughout the region. Understanding the significance of the circular economy on the energy Energy Storage of the Future Basquevolt, SA has its sights set on one goal – to develop the humblest of devices, the battery, into the high energy density storage system of the future. Based in the province of Alava in the Basque region of Spain, Basquevolt is our Most Innovative Lithium Batteries Manufacturer 2023. We take a look at the company in more detail with company CEO, Francisco Carranza. of the future, the collective explores and champions concepts such as ‘design for recycling’. Selecting materials based on not only their in-life capability but also on their ability to recycle them is seen as the key to tackling many current environmental challenges. Francisco explains some of the current challenges the industry is facing: “Large global and traditional companies dominate the automotive sector, most of them created more than a century ago. Now, new players from California and China have entered the market and they are more agile and flexible. They’re racing ahead. At Basquevolt, we want to help speed up progress in this area for the European industry to ensure that the transport sector remains a strong and viable economic pillar of the region.” As a young, purpose-driven company, Basquevolt is challenging traditional thinking to champion the benefits of new technology. By establishing partnerships, the company aims to show that progress do not need to be expensive and difficult. Backed by shareholders and major companies in the energy and automotive sectors and benefitting from European Union funding, Basquevolt is committed to finding solutions to solve the energy challenges we are facing now and those we are sure to face in the future. With liquid electrolyte lithium batteries almost at the limit of their usefulness, Basquevolt’s immediate objective is the development of prototype solid-state cells leading to a pilot production phase in 2025. It plans to start full production of solid-state batteries in 2027. Francisco says, “Renewable energy and wider electrification can solve our energy transition challenges because they are cheaper than fossils, cleaner than fossils, and enhance energy security and geopolitical independence. We need to adapt and act during this window of opportunity. In moments of important technology and social changes, there are opportunities for newcomers such as Basquevolt to enter the market.” Contact: [email protected] Company: BASQUEVOLT, S.A. Web Address: www.basquevolt.com
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Nov22437 Best Golf Clothing Brand 2022 Swedish sportswear brand, Abacus Sportswear AB is simply crazy about golf. The company, founded in 1991 by Sven-Olof Karlsson and Ingrid Lindgren-Wachtmeister, started as a small clothing agent. Today, Abacus Sportswear is represented in more than 28 countries worldwide including the USA, Canada, Holland, Denmark, and Germany. We’ve come a long way from the stringent golfing dress codes of the late 18th and early 19th centuries. Gone are the woollen knickerbockers for men, which, although looking slightly ridiculous, did allow some movement. But it took the bravery of a few female golfers to shun the floor-length dresses of the day in favour of a shorter skirt. The first time a woman wore trousers in a major championship wasn’t until 1933! Thankfully, the golf clothing of today focuses on functionality and technical performance. And one company that leads the way on both counts is Abacus Sportswear. With over 30 years of experience dressing golfers, there’s no one better qualified to provide garments that deliver outstanding quality and performance. Owner of Abacus Sportswear, Sven-Olof Michael Karlsson tells us, “We love golf. It’s our passion and full focus. We dress the golfer so that he or she can focus on their game. We want them to be able to move freely and enjoy their time on the golf course, whatever the weather.” The company bases its research and development on extensive feedback from all types of golfers: men, women, juniors, tour players, keen amateurs, social golfers, and complete beginners. Abacus Sportswear wants every player to be able to put all their focus where it belongs – on the game itself. Sven-Olof explains, “When you’re in that perfect moment, nothing else matters. You can count on the fact that we design every garment to work and move in total sync with you. Both on and off the golf course.” Being Scandinavia’s number one golf brand, Abacus Sportswear prides itself on offering a wide range of quality waterproofs, windproofs, mid layers, tops, and bottoms at competitive prices. The Abacus Sportswear ‘good-better-best concept’ allows every golfer to source the most suitable clothing for their needs and budget. Whilst the Abacus Sportwear collection for 2023 includes some new innovations and unique styling, the focus remains on lightweight, stretchy, breathable garments. Sven-Olof tells us, “The next few years will be challenging for all consumers but we predict golf will remain popular and that our clients will still demand good quality products at reasonable prices. We’ll continue to provide the outstanding quality you can count on delivered by our knowledgeable staff.” Abacus Sportswear is a proud partner of the Ryder Cup, Solheim Cup, The Open, European Tour, Royal & Ancient, St Andrews Links, German Golf Federation, Irish Golf Federation, and other respected golf events, organisations, and golf-related corporations throughout the world. Its ambition is to continue to lead the development of the golf apparel market for the next 30 years. Company: Abacus Sportswear AB Web Address: https://abacussportswear.com/
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