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CloudMD Reports Record Revenue of $3.4 Million in Q3 2020
Recent Acquisitions Driving Annualized Revenue Run Rate of $35 Million
- Significant growth and expansion, announcing seven acquisitions during the quarter and adding approximately $19 million to revenue
- Gross margin of 42% as a result of higher margin verticals and increase in telehealth usage
- Closed oversubscribed $20.8 million bought deal during Q3 and $37.3 million bought deal subsequent to the quarter
- Strong balance sheet with current cash position of approximately $60 million; fully-funded to continue executing on robust pipeline of acquisition targets
- On track to achieve (i) annualized revenue run rate exceeding $35 million, (ii) gross margin exceeding 50%, and (iii) improved Adjusted EBITDA performance
VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Nov. 30, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — CloudMD Software & Services Inc. (TSXV: DOC, OTCQB: DOCRF, Frankfurt: 6PH) (the “Company” or “CloudMD”), a telehealth company revolutionizing the delivery of healthcare to patients, announced its financial results for the third quarter ending September 30, 2020. All financial information is presented in Canadian dollars unless otherwise indicated.
Dr. Essam Hamza, CEO of CloudMD commented, “I am very pleased with our third quarter results, which have provided us a strong foundation for continued aggressive growth. We are well-funded after raising almost $60 million over the last few months, which will allow us to deploy capital on a robust pipeline of acquisition targets. Based on our Q3 results, combined with recently completed and announced acquisitions, we currently have a solid annualized revenue run rate of $35 million; through planned accretive acquisitions and organic growth, we are confident that this run rate will continue to grow in 2021. We recently closed a number of key acquisitions in Q4 including Snapclarity, iMD, Benchmark and Re:Function which will provide meaningful revenue and are fundamental to our new Enterprise Health Solutions Division. These acquisitions were transformational for us as we are now one of the only healthcare technology companies to provide comprehensive primary and specialist care, mental health support, and educational resources on our proprietary platforms to healthcare practitioners, patients and enterprise clients. We are extremely proud that CloudMD has positioned itself as a leader in this space. Our focus on engaging patients and empowering practitioners has created a transformational shift on how healthcare is delivered and proven to have better outcomes for all members involved. We’d like to thank our loyal shareholders and look forward to the next phase of this exciting journey.”
Q3 2020 Financial Highlights
- Q3 2020 total revenue was $3.4 million, compared to $2.2 million in Q3 2019, an increase of 55%. The revenue generated from Software-as-a-Service (“SaaS”) model digital services was $0.5 million compared to $0.4 million in Q3 2019, an increase of 22% primarily attributable to organic growth. The revenue generated from clinic services and pharmacies was $2.9 million compared to $1.8 million in Q3 2019, an increase of 62%.
- Q3 2020 gross margin was 42%, compared to 46% in Q3 2019. Gross margin for the underlying businesses remained stable, and overall gross margin decreased due to the revenue mix. In the past year, the business acquisitions completed were primarily clinic services and pharmacies, which attracts a lower margin as compared to SaaS model digital services. Subsequent acquisitions have been more focused on SaaS model digital services and Enterprise Health Solutions which should have a positive impact on overall margins.
- Net loss and comprehensive loss in Q3 2020 was $2.7 million or $0.02 per share, compared to $0.8 million or $0.01 per share in Q3 2019. In the quarter, the Company made strategic investments in numerous marketing initiatives to build awareness of the Company and its products and services, which it expects to result in strong future organic growth.
- Adjusted EBITDA was a loss of $1.3 million for Q3 2020, compared to a loss of $0.1 million in Q3 2019. The Adjusted EBITDA calculation was refined in the quarter to adjust for costs related to financing, acquisitions and litigation including associated loss provisions, for management to better evaluate its cash operating performance. A complete definition and calculation are provided further below, and the calculation has been retroactively applied.
- Cash and cash equivalents as at September 30, 2020 were $33.9 million.
Third Quarter Business Highlights
- On August 5, 2020, the Company announced it closed the acquisition of South Surrey Medical Inc., an integrated medical clinic based in Metro Vancouver, BC.
- On August 11, 2020, the Company appointed Patrick Lo, a leading expert on data protection and regulatory privacy matters for the healthcare sector in North America, as a Strategic Advisor.
- On August 13, 2020, the Company signed a share purchase agreement to acquire majority interest in West Mississauga Medical Ltd., a comprehensive family medicine and specialist medical clinic.
- On September 9, 2020, the Company announced it has appointed experienced healthcare executive, Karen Adams as Chief Health Innovation Officer.
- On September 16, 2020, the Company announced it has appointed experienced industry leaders to its newly formed Chairman’s Advisory Board, all with records of building successful high growth organizations with an international outlook.
- On September 22, 2020, the Company closed a $20.8 million oversubscribed, bought deal financing.
Highlights Subsequent to Third Quarter
- On October 8, 2020, the Company launched CloudMD on Demand, an online, virtual care service for companies, insurers and pharmacies to offer their customers easier, more convenient access to virtual telemedicine.
- On October 15, 2020, the Company announced it has closed the acquisition of Snapclarity Inc., an on demand, digital platform that provides an assessment for mental health disorders which includes a personalized care plan, access to online resources, a clinical healthcare team and the ability to match to the right therapists.
- On October 19, 2020, the Company announced it has appointed Mena Beshay to a newly created, more focused role of Global Head, Corporate Development, and Daniel Lee, an experienced capital markets and technology financial executive, as Chief Financial Officer.
- On October 21, 2020, the Company announced it has signed a binding term sheet to acquire Canadian Medical Directory, Canada’s largest, most trusted, directory of medical professionals including 91,000 practicing physicians and 10,000 residents and nurse practitioners across the country.
- On October 22, 2020, the Company announced it has signed a binding term sheet to acquire Medical Confidence Inc., a revolutionary healthcare navigation platform with proven results in wait time reduction and patient satisfaction.
- On October 26, 2020, the Company announced it has closed the acquisition of an 87.5% interest in Benchmark Systems Inc., a leading cloud-based provider of fully integrated solutions that automate healthcare workflow processes including revenue management, practice management and electronic records management.
- On October 26, 2020, the Company announced it has closed the acquisition of a US-based medical clinic as part of a comprehensive strategy to provide end to end healthcare services for chronic care patients.
- On October 28, 2020, the Company announced it has signed a binding term sheet to acquire HumanaCare Inc., an integrated, Employee Assistance Program (“EAP”) solution which provides holistic, physical and mental health support for employees and their family members.
- On November 9, 2020, the Company announced that it closed a $37.3 million oversubscribed, bought deal financing.
- On November 12, 2020, the Company launched a new Enterprise Health Solutions division, which provides a one-stop-shop for corporations, insurers and advisors to address the comprehensive health and wellness of their employees and their families.
- On November 18, 2020, the Company announced it has closed the acquisition of iMD Health Group Corp., a novel award winning platform designed for healthcare professionals at every level of care to better engage, inform and educate patients about their conditions and treatment plans.
- On November 19, 2020, the Company announced that it has closed the acquisition of Re:Function Health Group Inc., a profitable rehabilitation clinic network of 8 clinics and 37 specialists and allied health professionals across British Columbia.
Outlook
The Company is focused on revolutionizing the healthcare industry by leveraging technology to digitalize its delivery to provide both better access to care which leads to better health outcomes. CloudMD has a strong balance sheet with approximately $60 million in cash, which will allow it to continue deploying capital on a robust pipeline of accretive, synergistic acquisitions. Subsequent to the quarter, the Company completed five strategic acquisitions which enhances its portfolio of SaaS model digital services and clinic services offering. The Company also announced another four acquisitions, primarily focused on its newly created Enterprise Health Solutions Division, which are expected to close by December 31, 2020.
CloudMD’s organic growth will be largely driven by its network of hybrid clinics, pharmacy partnerships, SaaS solutions and enterprise partnerships. Through its recent acquisitions, there are opportunities for cross-functional synergies and cross selling that will drive further organic growth.
With our Q3 2020 financial performance, combined with organic growth, and completed and announced acquisitions, CloudMD is on track to achieve (i) annualized revenue run rate exceeding $35 million, (ii) gross margin exceeding 50%, and (iii) improved Adjusted EBITDA performance.
CloudMD will continue to focus on delivering meaningful shareholder value by executing on its growth strategy through accretive acquisitions, strategic capital allocation and continuing to achieve organic growth across all divisions.
Selected Financial Information
All results were prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (“IFRS”) as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board.
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2020 | 2019 | (%) | 2020 | 2019 | (%) | |||||||||||
Revenue | $ | 3,358,955 | $ | 2,165,217 | 55 | % | $ | 9,205,671 | $ | 4,327,116 | 113 | % | ||||
Physician fees | (1,086,731 | ) | (494,340 | ) | 120 | % | (2,812,916 | ) | (1,677,598 | ) | 68 | % | ||||
Cost of goods sold | (857,573 | ) | (671,929 | ) | 28 | % | (2,552,531 | ) | (671,929 | ) | 280 | % | ||||
Gross profit (1) | 1,414,651 | 998,948 | 42 | % | 3,840,224 | 1,977,589 | 94 | % | ||||||||
Gross profit % | 42.1 | % | 46.1 | % | 41.7 | % | 45.7 | % | ||||||||
Expenses | 4,094,284 | 1,752,735 | 134 | % | 10,561,582 | 4,924,384 | 114 | % | ||||||||
Loss before other items | (2,679,633 | ) | (753,787 | ) | 255 | % | (6,721,358 | ) | (2,946,795 | ) | 128 | % | ||||
Other items and taxes | (44,440 | ) | (55,888 | ) | -20 | % | (393,826 | ) | (296,725 | ) | 33 | % | ||||
Net and comprehensive loss | (2,724,073 | ) | (809,675 | ) | 236 | % | (7,115,184 | ) | (3,243,520 | ) | 119 | % | ||||
Loss per share, basic and diluted | $ | (0.02 | ) | $ | (0.01 | ) | 100 | % | $ | (0.02 | ) | $ | (0.05 | ) | -66 | % |
(1) Gross profit is a non-GAAP measure as described in the Non-GAAP Financial Measures section of this News Release.
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Net loss for the period | $ | (2,724,073 | ) | $ | (809,675 | ) | 236 | % | $ | (7,115,184 | ) | $ | (3,243,520 | ) | 119 | % |
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Interest and accretion expense | 63,001 | 49,841 | 26 | % | 189,557 | 152,555 | 24 | % | ||||||||
Income taxes | 18,964 | – | 100 | % | 18,964 | – | 100 | % | ||||||||
Depreciation and amortization | 262,128 | 134,373 | 95 | % | 673,468 | 249,305 | 170 | % | ||||||||
EBITDA(1) for the period | (2,379,980 | ) | (625,461 | ) | 281 | % | (6,233,195 | ) | (2,841,660 | ) | 119 | % | ||||
Stock-based compensation | 558,603 | 459,934 | 21 | % | 1,507,930 | 1,225,841 | 23 | % | ||||||||
Financing-related costs | 245,123 | – | 100 | % | 504,637 | – | 100 | % | ||||||||
Acquisition-related costs | 191,380 | 29,083 | 558 | % | 308,899 | 108,093 | 186 | % | ||||||||
Litigation costs and loss provision | 63,154 | 482 | 12992 | % | 466,632 | 20,932 | 2129 | % | ||||||||
Loss from discontinued operations | – | – | 0 | % | – | (22,967 | ) | -100 | % | |||||||
Adjusted EBITDA(1) for the period | $ | (1,321,720 | ) | $ | (135,962 | ) | 872 | % | $ | (3,445,097 | ) | $ | (1,509,761 | ) | 128 | % |
(1) EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA are non-GAAP measures as described in the Non-GAAP Financial Measures section of this News Release. The calculation of Adjusted EBITDA has been amended this quarter to exclude financing-related costs, acquisition-related costs, litigation costs and loss provision, which are not operational in nature.
Financial Statements and Management’s Discussion and Analysis
This news release should be read in conjunction with the Company’s condensed interim consolidated financial statements and related notes, and management’s discussion and analysis for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020 and 2019, copies of which can be found at www.sedar.com.
Non-GAAP Financial Measures
In addition to the results reported in accordance with IFRS, the Company uses various non-GAAP financial measures, which are not recognized under IFRS, as supplemental indicators of the Company’s operating performance and financial position. These non-GAAP financial measures are provided to enhance the user’s understanding of the Company’s historical and current financial performance and its prospects for the future. Management believes that these measures provide useful information in that they exclude amounts that are not indicative of the Company’s core operating results and ongoing operations and provide a more consistent basis for comparison between quarters and years. Details of such non-GAAP financial measures and how they are derived are provided below as well as in conjunction with the discussion of the financial information reported.
Since non-GAAP financial measures do not have any standardized meanings prescribed by IFRS, other companies may calculate these non-IFRS measures differently and our non-GAAP financial measures may not be comparable to similar titled measures of other companies. Accordingly, investors are cautioned not to place undue reliance on them and are also urged to read all IFRS accounting disclosures presented in the unaudited condensed interim consolidated financial statements and the accompanying notes for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020 and 2019, and the consolidated financial statements and the accompanying notes for years ended December 31, 2019 and 2018.
EBITDA
EBITDA is a non-GAAP financial measure that does not have a standard meaning and may not be comparable to a similar measure disclosed by other issuers. EBITDA referenced herein relates to earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. This measure does not have a comparable IFRS measure and is used by the Company to manage and evaluate the cash operating income (loss) of the business. Please refer to section on EBITDA for reconciliation.
Adjusted EBITDA
Adjusted EBITDA is a non-GAAP financial measure that does not have a standard meaning and may not be comparable to a similar measure disclosed by other issuers. Adjusted EBITDA referenced herein relates to earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, amortization, stock-based compensation, financing-related costs, acquisition-related costs, litigation costs and loss provision, and loss from discontinued operations. This measure does not have a comparable IFRS measure and is used by the Company to evaluate its cash operating income (loss) of the business, adjusted for factors that are unusual in nature or factors that are not indicative of the operating performance of the Company. Please refer to section on Adjusted EBITDA for reconciliation.
Gross Profit
Gross Profit is a non-GAAP financial measure that does not have a standard meaning and may not be comparable to a similar measure disclosed by other issuers. Gross Profit referenced herein relates to revenues less physician fees and cost of goods sold. This measure does not have a comparable IFRS measure and is used by the Company to manage and evaluate the operating performance of the business.
About CloudMD Software & Services
CloudMD is digitizing the delivery of healthcare by providing a patient centric approach, with an emphasis on continuity of care. The Company offers SAAS based health technology solutions to healthcare providers across North America and has developed proprietary technology that delivers quality healthcare through a holistic offering including hybrid primary care clinics, specialist care, telemedicine, mental health support, educational resources and artificial intelligence (AI). CloudMD currently services a combined ecosystem of over 500 clinics, almost 4000 licensed practitioners and 8 million patient charts across North America.
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“Dr. Essam Hamza, MD”
Chief Executive Officer
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Forward Looking Statements
This news release contains forward-looking statements that are based on CloudMD’s expectations, estimates and projections regarding its business and the economic environment in which it operates, including with respect to its business plans. Although CloudMD believes the expectations expressed in such forward-looking statements are based on reasonable assumptions, such statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties that are difficult to control or predict. Therefore, actual outcomes and results may differ materially from those expressed in these forward-looking statements and readers should not place undue reliance on such statements. These forward-looking statements speak only as of the date on which they are made, and CloudMD undertakes no obligation to update them publicly to reflect new information or the occurrence of future events or circumstances, unless otherwise required to do so by law.
The TSX Venture Exchange does not accept responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.
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Cayman Enterprise City Publishes Socio-Economic Impact Assessment by Economist and Leading Advisor on the Caribbean, Marla Dukharan
The Impact of Cayman Enterprise City’s Socio-Economic Development Project Nears USD $1 Billion
GRAND CAYMAN, Cayman Islands, May 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Cayman Enterprise City (CEC) has released a Socio-Economic Impact Assessment by Marla Dukharan. The report illustrates that CEC is increasing its impact by supporting higher earnings for Caymanians and is driving a shift towards a knowledge-based economy by focusing on high productivity sectors. The release by Dukharan reads, “Caymanian resourcefulness and private sector-led innovation have been the driving force behind the islands’ outstanding socio-economic success. Cayman Enterprise City underpins the next generation of Cayman innovation and dynamism.”
With an economic impact of USD $130 million in 2023, contributing just under USD $1 billion to the local economic activity in 12 years since inception, “CEC is helping the nation to diversify economically, in terms of sectors and jobs, ensuring locals have economic and employment opportunities that match the nation’s progress,” the report reads.
The CEC socio-economic development project is now home to 352 Special Economic Zones Companies (SEZCos), many of which are globally recognised institutions led by top executives and industry experts. “CEC member companies are providing high-value employment with salaries exceeding those typically found outside of the special economic zone,” said Charlie Kirkconnell, Chief Executive Officer at CEC. “The CEC community is fully invested in Cayman and the report illustrates that the CEC socio-economic development project is making a very significant impact on Cayman’s economy and community.”
“As CEC continues to grow, it continues to create significant employment and entrepreneurial opportunities for Caymanians and we encourage anyone that might be interested in finding out how they might get involved, whether as a member of the community and/or as a volunteer in our Enterprise Cayman non-profit organisation (NPO).”
77% of Caymanian-held jobs at CEC member companies, are in sectors with high social returns and increasing global demand. “By putting skills first and prioritizing learning, CEC is enabling new industries to take root,” the release by Dukharan reads.
CEC, through its Enterprise Cayman NPO, is a first-mover in private sector-facilitated education and training in the Caribbean, making it a leading force to boost youth participation in the economy. By offering training in specialised skills, Enterprise Cayman is helping to close the gap in higher education and earnings for Caymanians. “Through Enterprise Cayman we’ve set out to strategically support meaningful employment and entrepreneurial opportunities for Caymanians, by providing internship and mentorship opportunities, by hosting skill-building and career focused training, and by providing invaluable networking and community engagement opportunities,” said Kirkconnell.
In 2023 individuals took advantage of 4,226 opportunities to participate in education, training, and career development events and, since launching entrepreneurial programming in 2021, Enterprise Cayman has worked with 41 new Cayman-born business ventures. “We’re helping to develop a local talent pool that meets the demand of Cayman’s growing digital innovation and technology sectors while, in parallel, offering exciting opportunities for individuals to launch new business ventures within an innovative business environment,” said Kirkconnell.
With CEC’s new campus and state-of-the-art facilities, Signal House, the project “holds the promise of deep, continued economic impact,” the report concludes.
To access CEC’s economic impact assessments and Enterprise Cayman’s annual reports please visit https://www.enterprisecayman.ky/reports. For more information on how to get involved and for upcoming programmes and events visit www.enterprisecayman.ky.
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About Cayman Enterprise City
Cayman Enterprise City (CEC) is an award-winning development project which consists of three special economic zones (SEZs) focused on attracting knowledge-based and specialised-services businesses to set up a genuine physical presence in the Cayman Islands. The zones included within CEC are Cayman Tech City, Cayman Commodities & Derivatives Centre, and Cayman Maritime & Aviation City. With a dedicated Government Authority, licensing fee concessions and guaranteed fast-track processes, CEC enables international companies to quickly and efficiently establish a Cayman Islands office, which in turn enables them to generate active business income within a tax neutral environment.
About Enterprise Cayman
Enterprise Cayman is a non-profit organisation (NPO) powered by Cayman Enterprise City in partnership with Cayman Islands’ special economic zone companies (SEZCos). The organisation, which applies the Theory of Change (TOC) methodology, provides Caymanians and residents with access to high-quality learning experiences and opportunities to develop and launch new business ventures, to pursue careers within the technology and innovation sectors, and to join a dynamic network of industry professionals. Let’s grow the next generation of Caymanian innovators and entrepreneurs with Enterprise Cayman!
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Strava Unveils New Chapter of Accelerated Product Development at Brand’s Flagship Event
The Company introduces increased product velocity, leveraging advancements in Artificial Intelligence, in service of its vision of a world connected through movement
LOS ANGELES, May 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Strava, the leading digital community for active people with more than 125 million athletes, today showcased its latest initiatives and product developments at its annual event, Camp Strava. With the theme of Progress, Together company leaders announced how the platform will empower its global community to make progress in the way they explore, move, and connect on Strava.
“Strava is gaining momentum to realize our vision of a world connected through movement,” said Michael Martin, chief executive officer of Strava. “We are focused on two fundamental shifts to accelerate how we deliver value to 125 million people globally– building for women and leveraging Artificial Intelligence – which will unlock new community-and-partner-powered experiences across the platform.”
A New Era of Product VelocityStrava, with new leaders at the helm, is ushering in its next era of product velocity. The company listened closely to feedback from its global community and announced three of the most requested features coming to the platform by the end of the year.
The first of these updates, AI-enabled Leaderboard Integrity, will harness machine learning to automatically flag irregular, improbable, or impossible activities recorded to the platform. Trained by millions of activities, this feature allows all users on Strava to play fair and have more fun.
Additionally, the company announced a new Family Plan Subscription, the sister of the company’s Student Plan. With Family Plan, it’s easier to make a fitness commitment with your community by sharing an annual subscription with up to three other people – friends, family, or fitness family. Launching in select countries this summer, with plans to roll out globally by the end of the year, Strava’s newest annual subscription option offers the best value for groups (up to four), with a discount off the regular subscription price for each member.
Strava also implemented an updated design system, an initiative that is integral in driving a heightened pace of product innovation at the company. Through this work, Strava announced the launch of one of the company’s most requested features, Dark mode. Dark mode will improve the in-app experience for all users, reducing eye strain and improving accessibility while they record activity or scroll through the feed. Athletes can expect a rollout later this summer with options to keep their mobile settings always dark, always light, or match their device settings.
Company leaders highlighted several other features and updates to current products like Flyover, with its next iteration offering an overlay with activity stats and off-platform sharing capabilities. The overlay is available today for Strava subscribers and an off-platform sharing option will be released later this year.
Build for Her, Build for ManyStudies show that women of all ages participate in sports at a far lower rate than men, and overall, despite wanting to be active, find less time to dedicate to an active lifestyle. As the company continues on its mission to motivate people to live their best active lives, building for women on the platform will ultimately serve everyone in the Strava community. Several new features and initiatives were announced as a part of this strategic focus, which includes:
Night Heatmaps: Night Heatmaps show only activities between sundown and sunrise – so athletes can get an idea of which roads, trails, and paths are well-trafficked after hours. Since Night Heatmaps filter for after-hours routes, it can be a helpful tool for female athletes training before sunrise and after sunset.Quick Edit: For active women, having control over what is shared with the Strava community that cheers them on – like what time a run is logged – is important. Quick Edit makes it easier to make the most common edits – like activity name, and privacy settings so you can hide your start time, your map, or other workout stats.Strive for More®: The company announced a new phase of its Strive for More® initiative, created in 2022 to promote and support women in movement and sport. Today, Strava unveiled an official partnership with media company TOGETHXR to encourage more women to watch – and play – women’s sports. As part of the partnership, Strava will also donate $100,000 to the Alex Morgan Foundation, started by co-founder of TOGETHXR, Alex Morgan, to support their mission to help girls and women find confident paths forward in sports and life.Athlete IntelligenceToday, Strava announced the start of an accelerated product roadmap, outlining how Strava will implement the latest technological enhancements in AI and machine learning, to transform the athlete experience.
One key advancement to the platform includes the company’s latest development, Athlete Intelligence. Strava is introducing its beta AI-powered feature which turns each subscriber’s training data into an easily digestible summary that contextualizes their accomplishments and fitness goals. Unlike other AI-powered training services, Strava connects with thousands of devices, wearables, and fitness apps, so an athlete’s insights can consider their entire fitness story across multiple sports and modalities.
The features shared at Camp Strava will be released on a rolling basis through the end of the year. To view the full list of product releases and further details, visit www.press.strava.com.
For more information on Strava, to create a free account, or to start a free subscription trial visit www.strava.com.
About Strava Strava is the leading digital community for active people with more than 125 million athletes, in more than 190 countries. The platform offers a holistic view of your active lifestyle, no matter where you live, which sport you love and/or what device you use. Everyone belongs on Strava when they are pursuing an active life. Join the community, find motivation and discover new experiences with a Strava subscription.
Visit www.strava.com for more information and connect with Strava on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, YouTube and LinkedIn.
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Japan Data Center Market Investment to Reach $14.48 Billion by 2028 – Watch Out Exclusive Insight on Japan & Hong Kong Data Center Market – Arizton
CHICAGO, May 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Arizton publishes the latest research report on the Japan data center market and Hong Kong data center market.
The Japan Data Center Market to Witness Investments of $14.48 Billion by 2029.
Get Insights on 107 Existing Data Centers and 41 Upcoming Facilities across Japan.
The data center market in Japan is experiencing the emergence of self-built hyperscale data center facilities by major operators such as Google, Microsoft, and Amazon Web Services (AWS). This development is expected to impact the colocation market in Japan. Since these hyperscale operators store workloads in their own data center facilities, it may reduce the source of revenue generation for colocation operators.
Japan is a well-established data center market in the APAC region. The country supports investments with its macroeconomic policies and other incentives for investors. The market is witnessing several investments from local and global data center operators, further expanding its presence. Tokyo and Osaka are Japan’s major destinations for data center development, accounting for over 90% of the existing data center facilities. The government announced the offer of subsidies in Hokkaido and Kyushu for data center development and decentralize data centers from Tokyo and Osaka.
Investment Opportunities
In October 2023, SoftBank and its subsidiary, IDC Frontier, announced the plan to develop a new data center facility in Tomakomai City, Hokkaido. The company invested around $420 million toward the project, for which it received subsidies worth $190 million from the Ministry of Economy, Trade, and Industry. In July 2023, Internet Initiative Japan (IIJ) launched its second data center building at the Shiroi data center campus in Chiba Prefecture, Greater Tokyo. Once fully built, the campus will house four data center buildings. Furthermore, the company is involved in a third expansion initiative in its Matsue City campus (which will likely go live in 2025).In June 2023, Digital Edge, in partnership with Hulic, a real estate developer, announced the start of the construction of a new data center facility, TY07, in Tokyo. The facility is expected to go online by 2025.In April 2024, GDS Services partnered with Gaw Capital to develop a new data center campus in Fuchu City, Tokyo. Both companies will jointly invest toward developing a new data center facility, with the first phase slated to go online by 2026.To Buy this Research Now, Click: https://www.arizton.com/market-reports/japan-data-center-market-investment-analysis
Existing Vs. Upcoming Data Centers
Existing Facilities in the Region (Area and Power Capacity)TokyoOsakaOther CitiesList of Upcoming Facilities in the Region (Area and Power Capacity)TokyoOsakaOther CitiesVendor Analysis
IT Infrastructure Providers: Arista Networks, Atos, Broadcom, Cisco Systems, Dell Technologies, Fujitsu, Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE), Hitachi Vantara, Huawei Technologies, IBM, Inspur, Lenovo, NEC, NetApp, and Oracle.
Data Center Construction Contractors & Sub-Contractors: Arup, AECOM, Daiwa House Industry, Fuji Furukawa Engineering & Construction, Hibiya Engineering, ISG, Kajima Corporation, Keihanshin Building, Linesight, MARCAI DESIGN, Meiho Facility Works, Nikken Sekkei, NTT FACILITIES, Obayashi Corporation, SHINRYO Corporation, TAISEI Corporation.
Support Infrastructure Providers: 3M, ABB, Alfa Laval, Caterpillar, Cummins, Delta Electronics, Eaton, Fuji Electric, HITEC Power Protection, Johnson Controls, Kawasaki Heavy Industries, KOHLSER-SDMO, Legrand, Mitsubishi Electric, Rittal, Rolls-Royce, Schneider Electric, STULZ, Siemens, Vertiv.
Data Center Investors: AirTrunk, Alibaba Cloud, Amazon Web Services, AT TOKYO, Colt Data Centre Services, Digital Edge, Equinix, Fujitsu, Goodman, Google, IDC Frontier, Internet Initiative Japan (IIJ), MC Digital Realty, Microsoft, NTT Communications, SCSK Corporation (NETXDC), Telehouse, Tencent Cloud, TIS INTEC Group.
New Entrants: Ada Infrastructure, Edge Centres, CyrusOne, ESR, GDS Services, Keppel Data Centres, NEXTDC, Princeton Digital Group (PDG), SC Zeus Data Center, STACK Infrastructure, ST Telemedia Global Data Centres, Vantage Data Centers, Yondr.
The Hong Kong Data Center Market will Witness Investments of $4.80 Billion by 2029.
Get Insights on 54 Existing Data Centers and 12 Upcoming Facilities across Hong Kong.
The Hong Kong data center market is booming, driven by the increasing demand for digital services. The data center investments in Hong Kong over the next two to three years are expected to remain high due to the surge in demand and the significant boost due to the advancements in AI technologies. Investors are actively investing in this market.
Hong Kong is a mature and thriving market for data center development in the APAC region. Investors find it an attractive market owing to the high internet and social media usage levels, a robust business ecosystem, and excellent connectivity through both inland and submarine cables. Additionally, the deployment of 5G technology further enhances its appeal.
Hong Kong stands out globally for the incredibly high rates of cell phone and home broadband service usage. With around 300 licensed internet service providers, there is robust competition, providing data center operators with a wide range of choices.
Hong Kong is considered an attractive destination for businesses due to various reasons. Its proximity to mainland China and its import-export relations with major markets, such as China and the US, make it easier for businesses to operate. Additionally, the market has experienced significant growth in Foreign Direct Investment (FDI), ranking after countries like the UK, the US, and China.
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In December 2023, the company completed the core and shell construction of phase-1 of the MEGA IDC data center campus. The facility has already signed lease agreements with cloud service providers and international banks for its available space. The company plans to expand the campus through phase-2 during the forecast period.In March 2023, the company launched its seventh data center facility, MEGA Gateway, in Tsuen Wan. The facility is part of its connected MEGA campus.Goodman is among the major investors in the Hong Kong market, and it is continuously expanding its data center presence. In March 2024, the company announced the construction of the new Texaco data center facility in Tsuen Wan. The facility is a brownfield construction that involved the conversion of an industrial building into a data center facility. The facility is likely to go online by 2026.Over 60% Of Future Demand to Come from Cloud Service Providers
The Hong Kong data center market has the presence of on-premises data centers operated by educational institutions, the government, and financial services such as HSBC Bank. A significant decline in on-premises data centers will occur in the next three to five years owing to the increase in digitalizing initiatives across sectors and the strong growth in demand for colocation and cloud services. In addition, most existing service providers offer managed solutions to enterprise customers, which will likely grow in the market from 2024-2029.
The market has the presence of all global cloud operators, such as Amazon Web Services (AWS), Google, Microsoft, Alibaba Cloud, Huawei Cloud, and Tencent Cloud. This will propel the demand for wholesale colocation services through these service providers’ continuous expansion initiatives. The cloud segments will likely dominate capacity take-up over the next five years. In addition, the market will witness the entry of multiple global organizations to service customers through a local presence.
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Existing VS. Upcoming Data Centers
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IT Infrastructure Providers: Arista Network, Atos, Cisco Systems, Dell Technologies, Fujitsu, Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE), Huawei Technologies, IBM, Inspur, Lenovo, NetApp.
Data Center Construction Contractors & Sub-Contractors: Arup, AtkinsRéalis, Aurecon, BYME Engineering, Chung Hing Engineers Group, Cundall, DSCO Group, Gammon Construction, ISG, Studio One Design.
Support Infrastructure Providers: ABB, Airedale, Caterpillar, Cummins, Delta Electronics, Eaton, Fuji Electric, KOHLER, Legrand, Mitsubishi Electric, Piller Power Systems, Rittal, Schneider Electric, Siemens, STULZ, Sumber, Vertiv.
Data Center Investors: AirTrunk, BDx, CITIC Telcom International, China Mobile International (CMI), China Unicom, Digital Realty, Equinix, ESR, GDS Services, Global Switch, Goodman, iTech Towers Data Centre Services, NTT DATA, SUNeVision Holdings (iAdvantage), Telehouse, Towngas Telecom (TGT), Vantage Data Centers.
New Entrants: Angelo Gordon and Mapletree Investments
Japan & Hong Kong Data Center Market Segmentation
IT Infrastructure
Servers
Storage Systems
Network Infrastructure
Electrical Infrastructure
UPS Systems
Generators
Transfer Switches & Switchgears
PDUs
Other Electrical Infrastructure
Mechanical Infrastructure
Cooling Systems
Rack Cabinets
Other Mechanical Infrastructure
Cooling Systems
CRAC & CRAH Units
Chiller Units
Cooling Towers, Condensers & Dry Coolers
Economizers & Evaporative Coolers
Other Cooling Units
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Core & Shell Development
Installation & Commissioning Services
Engineering & Building Design
Fire Detection & Suppression Systems
Physical Security
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