Artificial Intelligence
Measuring Businesses’ ESG Performance a Growing Challenge Standard Measures and Data Needed
The rapid growth of investment based on environmental, social and governance (ESG) criteria requires innovation and co-operation to create reliable risk disclosure systems, speakers said at the “Integration of ESG and Climate Risks in Investment Management” virtual conference hosted by Imperial College Business School, Brevan Howard Centre for Financial Analysis and Ping An Technology, a member of Ping An Insurance (Group) Company of China, Ltd. (hereafter “Ping An” or the “Group”, HKEX: 2318; SSE: 601318).
With increasing numbers of investment managers seeking to integrate ESG factors into their portfolio management decisions, the challenge of measuring and comparing companies’ ESG performance is growing in importance. Advances in technology are making more sophisticated analysis tools available, speakers said, but there are different views on what data is relevant and how disclosure frameworks should be standardized.
Ping An: Understand ourselves first
Ping An’s fintech arm, OneConnect Financial Technology, is developing intelligent tools for companies to gather their own ESG data for publication. “We need to understand ourselves first,” said Tan Bin Ru, OneConnect Southeast Asia CEO. “Our platform monitors 400 indicators across the 40 units of Ping An Group, then places us in a wider context by adding intelligence which benchmarks us against our industry peers.”
While such insight is invaluable to the company, regulations set out how companies report this data to the market. “The Hong Kong Stock Exchange has worked to standardize disclosure of ESG risks,” said Grace Hui, Head of Green and Sustainable Finance at Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX). “As a regulator and exchange operator, we must supervise fair and orderly ESG markets – listed companies must comply and commit to conduct their business well.”
Balanced targets
A Singapore Exchange (SGX) survey on ESG disclosures by Singapore-listed companies showed issues are concerned about differing ESG risk criteria and frameworks. They called for more guidance on environmental standards, particularly regarding greenhouse gas emissions. “Companies tend to disclose their successes, so those reporting less favorable numbers are the minority,” said Herry Cho, Head of Sustainability and Sustainable Finance at SGX. “But providing detail on progress over time is essential, so we are encouraging more balanced target-setting.”
While regulators set the rules for companies to follow, the responsibility for implementing policies and setting objectives falls on company management. “ESG is more than a label – people need to look at what’s underneath,” said Christine Chow, Global Head of Strategic Governance, IHS Markit. “Companies shouldn’t see ESG as a compliance issue: it is a strategy option which over time should be embedded in all aspects of the business.”
Ping An’s OneConnect has partnered with the Singapore, Shanghai and Shenzhen stock exchanges to establish systems that enable listed companies to gather and analyze comprehensive ESG data in ways that are comparable and actionable. Companies can generate detailed reports with valuable insights at the peer group, sector and country levels.
Disclosure linked with performance
Companies that work to quantify and disclose their ESG risks can generate even greater value. Ping An’s research partnership with Imperial College Business School has used artificial intelligence (AI) to analyze how well listed companies are covering key ESG themes in their reports. “This work has also established a statistically significant relationship between disclosures and companies’ financial performance,” said Enrico Biffis, Associate Professor of Finance, Imperial College Business School. “NLP (natural language processing) analysis of climate indicators can flag which companies are objectively greener than others – essentially exposing greenwashing.”
For investors, a lack of a comprehensive ESG taxonomy, a classification system of environmentally sustainable economic activities, is the major stumbling block for assessing companies’ ESG credentials. Lise Renelleau, Head of Sustainability, Rosenberg Equities at AXA Investment Management, said investors are being proactive. “We need a new ecosystem to deliver a new ESG and climate taxonomy. Investors need to understand these elements even if it means spending time and resources,” she explains. “We recommend starting from broad principles – for example, how your portfolios support the Paris [Agreement] goals.”
Ian Simm, founder and CEO of Impax Asset Management, stressed that the three elements of ESG – environment, social and governance, “are less three separate terms but more a prompt for companies to do better – not a box-ticking exercise but a radar sweep to take in the whole picture of a company with a focus on materiality. And this will lead to better information and assessment of risks and opportunities, as well as cost of capital for the companies.”
Ocean of data
The question of how to apply ESG data to address real-world climate impacts through investment decisions concerned several speakers. “Actionable data can be the basis for creating a range of investment aids and products,” said Chex Yu, Deputy Director of Strategy at Ping An Technology. “These extend the usefulness of information to create long-term insights.”
The risk of being swamped by too much unfocused data can be managed with smart technology, said Vanessa Barnett, Global Head of ESG at FactSet. “Data integration makes the datasets work together to produce actionable insights,” she said. “Regulation can define what is disclosed and in what formats, but vendors enable companies and investors to share data and compare like with like.”
Helena Fung, Head of Sustainable Investment, Asia Pacific, at FTSE Russell, said that well-designed benchmarks can help embed sustainable practices at listed companies by directing investor funds to companies that are well-managed. “Newer benchmarks can help with transition pathways by setting standards for management quality and carbon performance,” she said. “We’re seeing more and more passive investing which dovetails well with sustainable benchmarks.”
The conference speakers representing corporations, investors, vendors and regulators were unanimous in acknowledging the importance of technology and data partnerships to ESG integration in investment management. “It takes an ecosystem approach to unite the many players engaged in ESG investing,” said Sohee Park, Chief Product Officer, Ping An Technology. “Data and technology are powerful tools, but working together to share our insights is what makes complex systems work.”
Artificial Intelligence
Group-IB takes part in a global operation to cripple Canadian Phishing-as-a-Service provider LabHost
SINGAPORE, April 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Group-IB, a leading cybersecurity company aimed at investigating, preventing, and fight digital crime announced today that it participated in a coordinated global takedown operation against prominent Canadian Phishing-as-a-Service (PhaaS) provider LabHost, which has led to the arrest of 37 suspects across the United Kingdom and around the world by law enforcement agencies. As part of the operation, Group-IB also conducted an extensive analysis of LabHost’s criminal history and infrastructure, including insights into LabHost’s administrative platform and the services it provides to its purported user base which exceeds 2,000 subscribers worldwide, who illegally obtained around 480,000 card numbers, 64,000 pin numbers, and over 1 million passwords from victims used for websites and other online services, according to law enforcement agencies.
“By leveraging our Threat Intelligence and Digital Risk Protection, we are able to identify and monitor phishing attacks and websites like those deployed by LabHost and its subscribers around the world, enabling us to actively alert and protect our customers, and in turn, their customers as well,” said Dmitry Volkov, Chief Executive Officer of Group-IB. “Today’s takedown operation demonstrates the agility and responsiveness of our decentralized Digital Crime Resistance Centers, and how quickly we can provide immediate and local assistance wherever our customers may be.”
First uncovered in late 2021, LabHost emerged as a fully automated Phishing-as-a-Service (PhaaS) platform, streamlining the creation of phishing websites meticulously mirroring the interface and functionality of prominent banking, postal, and financial entities, aimed at intercepting, seizing, and profiting from users’ personal, credit card, and online banking credentials. Users are prompted to select from various “membership plans,” tailored to target businesses and individuals in either the United States and Canada, or globally, akin to mobile subscription models. These plans encompass “standard,” “premium,” and “world membership” tiers, priced between US$179 and US$300 monthly, with options for monthly, quarterly, or annual billing cycles.
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Artificial Intelligence
Malaysia Data Center Market to Witness $3.97 Billion Investment Opportunities by 2029, Get Insights on 34 Existing Data Centers and 33 Upcoming Facilities across Malaysia – Arizton
CHICAGO, April 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — According to Arizton’s latest research report, the Malaysia data center market is growing at a CAGR of 13.92% during the forecast period.
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Malaysia Data Center Market Report Scope
Report Attributes
Details
Market Size (Investment)
USD 3.97 Billion (2029)
Market Size (Area)
883 Thousand Sq. Feet (2029)
Market Size (Power Capacity)
163 MW (2029)
CAGR Investment (2023-2029)
13.92 %
Colocation Market Size (Revenue)
USD 1.23 Billion (2029)
Historic Year
2020-2022
Base Year
2023
Forecast Year
2024-2029
Over the next few years, Malaysia is poised to witness significant growth in data center investments, driven by the influx of operators like AirTrunk, Equinix, Princeton Digital Group, and other leading companies. Key hubs like Cyberjaya, Kuala Lumpur, and Johor Bahru are expected to see heightened activity, hosting most of the country’s data centers.
The wholesale colocation sector is projected to experience a revenue surge fueled by major cloud players like Microsoft, Google, and AWS. These companies have unveiled plans to establish dedicated cloud regions within Malaysia, with expected timelines for deployment within the next one to two years. This trend underscores Malaysia’s growing importance as a regional hub for data infrastructure and cloud services.
Malaysia is among the top expensive markets globally for developing data centers. Malaysia’s data center construction cost in 2023 stood at about $8.5-$10 million per MW, making it the costliest market in the APAC region after Singapore and Jakarta.
Investment Opportunities in the Malaysia Data Center Market
In November 2023, ST Telemedia Global Data Centres announced its plans to develop a new data center campus in Johor. The construction of the first building is likely to begin soon and become operational by 2025. The company formed a joint venture with Basis Bay to develop a new data center campus with two buildings, Cyberjaya DC.2 and STT Kuala Lumpur 1 in Cyberjaya, Selangor.In October 2023, EDGNEX Data Centres by DAMAC announced its plans to enter the APAC market for the first time; the company is considering a facility in Cyberjaya, Selangor. The expected investment can cross the $52 million mark.In October 2023, Infinaxis Data Centre Holdings, the joint venture between Gaw Capital Partners and A3 Capital, announced the construction of its first data center facility in Cyberjaya. The facility will have 10 data halls and will likely be operational by Q2 2025.In September 2023, EdgeConneX announced its plans to expand its footprint in Malaysia with the development of three data centers sites across Bukit Jalil, Kuala Lumpur, and Cyberjaya. The company plans to develop data centers in partnership with Cyberview.To Know More, Download the Free Sample Report: https://www.arizton.com/market-reports/malaysia-data-center-market-size-analysis
Market Trends
According to IRENA, in 2022, hydroenergy accounted for around 69% of the renewable energy capacity in Malaysia, followed by solar energy, which contributed about 21%, along with a 10% contribution by bioenergy.Malaysia aims to achieve the target of net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. To make this goal a reality, WWF-Malaysia is partnering with Boston Consulting Group to develop an independent joint study on the country’s optimal net zero pathway.The government of Malaysia has established a green tariff scheme to support its carbon-neutrality target. Under the scheme, subscribers can get electricity from solar or hydro sources instead of fossil fuel sources.Mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, and partnerships are key strategies employed by operators to expand their portfolios and global footprint. For example:
In December 2023, Chindata Group merged with BCPE Chivalry Merger Sub, a wholly owned subsidiary of BCPE Chivalry Bidco, completing its transition to a private company from a public one.November 2023 saw ST Telemedia Global Data Centres, in a joint venture with Basis Bay, announcing plans to develop a new data center campus with two buildings in Cyberjaya, Selangor.A3 Capital and Gaw Capital Partners formed a joint venture in February 2023 to establish Infinaxis Data Centre Holdings to develop and operate data centers across Malaysia and Southeast Asia.MN Holdings, an engineering services and solutions company, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in April 2023 with Shanghai DC-Science, outlining an investment of approximately $600 million to develop a data center site at the Sedenak Tech Park, Johor.Why Should You Buy This Research?
Market size is available regarding investment, area, power capacity, and Malaysia colocation market revenue.An assessment of the data center investment in Malaysia by colocation, hyperscale, and enterprise operators.Investments in the area (square feet) and power capacity (MW) across cities in the country.A detailed study of the existing Malaysia data center market landscape, an in-depth market analysis, and insightful predictions about market size during the forecast period.Snapshot of existing and upcoming third-party data center facilities in MalaysiaFacilities Covered (Existing): 34Facilities Identified (Upcoming): 33Coverage: 9 LocationsExisting vs. Upcoming (Area)Existing vs. Upcoming (IT Load Capacity)Data Center Colocation Market in MalaysiaColocation Market Revenue & Forecast (2023-2029)Wholesale vs. Retail Colocation Revenue (2023-2029)Retail Colocation PricingWholesale Colocation PricingThe Malaysia data center market investments are classified into IT, power, cooling, and general construction services with sizing and forecast.A comprehensive analysis of the latest trends, growth rate, potential opportunities, growth restraints, and prospects for the industry.Business overview and product offerings of prominent IT infrastructure providers, construction contractors, support infrastructure providers, and investors operating in the industry.A transparent research methodology and the analysis of the demand and supply aspects of the industry.Buy this Research @ https://www.arizton.com/market-reports/malaysia-data-center-market-size-analysis
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1hr of free analyst discussion10% off on customizationThe Report Includes the Investment in the Following Areas:
IT InfrastructureServersStorage SystemsNetwork InfrastructureElectrical InfrastructureUPS SystemsGeneratorsSwitches & SwitchgearsPDUsOther Electrical InfrastructureMechanical InfrastructureCooling SystemsRack CabinetsOther Mechanical InfrastructureCooling SystemsCRAC and CRAHChillersCooling Tower and Dry CoolersOther Cooling UnitsGeneral ConstructionCore & Shell DevelopmentInstallation & Commissioning ServicesBuilding & Engineering DesignFire Detection & Suppression SystemsPhysical SecurityData Center Infrastructure Management (DCIM)Tier StandardTier I & Tier IITier IIITier IV GeographySelangorJohorOther StatesVendor Landscape
IT Infrastructure Providers
Cisco SystemsDell TechnologiesFujitsuHewlett Packard EnterpriseHuawei TechnologiesIBMInspurLenovoNetAppData Center Construction Contractors & Sub-Contractors
Advance Power EngineeringAsima ArchitectsAVO TechnologyB-Global TechCTC-GlobalCSF GroupCyclect GroupDSCO GroupGamudaGCM TechnologiesHSS EngineersISGKienta Engineering ConstructionLSK EngineeringMES GroupM+W Group (Exyte)MN HoldingsNakanoNTT FACILITIESPowerware SystemsS5 EngineeringShaw ArchitectSunway Construction GroupUnique CentralSupport Infrastructure Providers
ABBCaterpillarCumminsEatonFuji ElectricHITEC Power ProtectionKOHLER PowerLegrandMitsubishi ElectricNarada Power SourcePiller Power SystemsRittalRolls-RoyceSchneider ElectricSiemensSocomecSTULZTraneVertivData Center Investors
Bridge Data CentresEdge CentresGDS ServicesIRIX (PP TELECOMMUNICATION)Keppel Data CentresNTT DATAOpen DCTM OneVantage Data CentersYTL Data Center HoldingsNew Entrants
AirTrunkAmazon Web Services (AWS)EdgeConneXEquinixFutureData (Cyclect Group + TSG Group)Googlei-BerhadInfinaxis Data Centre HoldingsMN Holdings + Shanghai DC-ScienceMicrosoftNEXTDCPrinceton Digital GroupRegal OrionSingtelST Telemedia Global Data CentresYondrTo Know More, Download the Free Sample Report: https://www.arizton.com/market-reports/malaysia-data-center-market-size-analysis
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Artificial Intelligence
VIVOTEK Launches Successful Make Tomorrow Easier, Today! Vision During ISC West 2024
TAIPEI, April 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — VIVOTEK (3454-TW), the global leading IP security solution provider, announces that last week’s 2024 ISC West trade show in Las Vegas was a tremendous success as it unveiled the 2024 theme Make Tomorrow Easier, Today! to partners, attendees, and the media. Make Analytics Easier, Make Cloud Easier, Make Search Easier, and Make Integration Easier were the core essential components of the 2024 theme, and both the booth staff and visitors were very busy discussing its vision throughout the show. This also demonstrates that VIVOTEK’s AI security solutions and cloud-based service VORTEX attracted interests by many customers for their rich versatility in applications.
From the outset, it was clear that this year’s ISC West was going to surpass previous editions. There were more engagements, and these engagements lasted longer than the past as attendees and the media were hyper-focused on VORTEX, its new camera solutions, AI integration, re-launch of VIVOTEK Premium Partner Program, additional technology solutions, and the roll-out of the 2024 theme.
AI has quickly become a priority in the security industry, and it was a focal point of VIVOTEK’s strategy during the show as well. During its many sales and marketing meetings at ISC West, discussions primarily revolved around how to integrate AI into the product lines and software platforms, much to the gratification of its partners who are seeing a quickly growing need for this technology to satisfy their customers’ needs.
As many of its customers may know by now, VIVOTEK recently entered into an integration partnership with Kisi, a modern cloud-based access control solution based in Brooklyn, New York. This partnership aims to secure physical spaces dedicated to providing a seamless and efficient user experience, making Kisi ideally suited as a VIVOTEK partner. During ISC West, VIVOTEK provided Kisi with a station in the booth to perform demonstrations, which proved to be very popular during the show.
Throughout the event, VORTEX remained a central focal point and rapidly gained popularity among partners since its launch. This was evident throughout the show as the VORTEX station was continuously used for strategic demonstrations. As for the theme, attendees commended on how much they liked this year’s booth layout, how the message of “Making Tomorrow Easier, Today” was delivered in every stations, how accessible the staff was in meeting with them, and how much they enjoyed the partner reception party.
VIVOTEK’s commitment to innovation and customer-centric solutions shone brightly at ISC West, as evident in the overwhelmingly positive feedbacks it received from partners, end users, media, and even other exhibit manufacturers. VIVOTEK extends heartfelt thanks to everyone who contributed to making this year’s ISC West a tremendous success. We look forward to making next year’s ISC West even better!
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