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Business Wire
30-06-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
ImageKit Achieves AWS Retail Competency Status
NEWARK, Del.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- ImageKit, a unified image and video API platform with integrated digital asset management (DAM), announced today that it has achieved Amazon Web Services (AWS) Retail Competency status. This designation recognizes ImageKit's proven ability to help retailers accelerate time-to-market, deliver visually engaging experiences, and reduce media infrastructure costs, all without complex migrations or operational disruption. With ImageKit, retailers can instantly transform and deliver their assets stored in Amazon S3 through the URL - no migration, no duplication. Share Achieving the AWS Retail Competency differentiates ImageKit as an AWS Partner Network (APN) member that provides specialized software designed to help enterprises adopt, develop, and deploy complex projects on AWS. To receive the designation, APN members must possess deep AWS expertise and deliver solutions seamlessly on AWS. "Achieving the AWS Retail Competency highlights how seamlessly ImageKit integrates into the AWS environment,' said Manu Chaudhary, co-founder and CTO of ImageKit. 'Many of our customers already store their media assets in Amazon S3, and with ImageKit, they can instantly transform and deliver those assets through the URL - no migration, no duplication. Combined with AWS's scalable and secure infrastructure, we help retailers build rich, media-driven experiences with minimal effort.' ImageKit offers 50+ real-time image and video transformations that can be applied directly via URL, along with a developer-friendly platform to store, manage, and deliver high-quality media assets at scale. Retailers can automate image and video resizing, format and quality optimization, dynamic personalization, adaptive video streaming, and AI-powered enhancements like background removal or image upscaling—all with minimal integration effort. Designed for speed and flexibility, ImageKit helps businesses go live in minutes by connecting existing storage or leveraging the ImageKit DAM. AWS is enabling scalable, flexible, and cost-effective solutions from startups to global enterprises. To support the seamless integration and deployment of these solutions, AWS established the AWS Competency Program to help customers identify Consulting and Technology APN Partners with deep industry experience and expertise. 'Our entire technology team is comfortable using ImageKit. When we need a new image size or layout, we just tweak the URL parameters and ship,' said the Curtsy engineering team. About ImageKit - is a unified image and video API plus an AI-based digital asset management platform. It provides on-the-fly image and video resizing, automatic optimization with CDN delivery, and integrated digital asset management for images and videos. Trusted by over 250,000 developers in 80+ countries, ImageKit is a critical component of the tech stacks of organizations worldwide, enabling tech, marketing, and creative teams to seamlessly manage, transform, and collaborate on images and videos alike.
See - Sada Elbalad
18-06-2025
- Business
- See - Sada Elbalad
Leaders' Breakfast in Malabo: Africa discusses its economic integration and regional mobility
Yara Sameh The African continent turns its attention to Equatorial Guinea. On Sunday, July 13, under the patronage of H.E. Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo, the Malabo Leaders' Breakfast will be held, a high-level meeting also organised by the Africa Prosperity Network (APN) and Invest Equatorial Guinea, in collaboration with the Secretariat of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). The event, which precedes the 7th African Union Mid-Year Coordination Meeting, will bring together Heads of State, AU Commissioners, leaders of the Regional Economic Communities (RECs), global financial leaders, and strategic stakeholders from the continent, with a common goal: to break down the barriers that impede the free movement of people, goods, and services in Africa. A clear agenda: connecting Africa from Africa The main theme of the breakfast will be "Financing and facilitating the movement of people, goods, and services in Africa," seeking to generate real proposals to accelerate continental integration. Under the theme "Financing and Facilitating the Movement of People, Goods, and Services Across Africa," the event will address the challenges that still hinder continental integration, such as insufficient cross-border infrastructure and regulatory restrictions affecting the mobility of people and goods. "Malabo takes us from diagnosis to practice. We will translate commitments into concrete financing and implementation of policies for free movement, starting with the Dollar a Day Fund," said Sidig El Toum, executive director of APN. A simple idea, a continental impact One of the key highlights will be the launch of the Integrated Infrastructure Growth Fund for Africa, an initiative championed by H.E. Dr. Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma during the Africa Prosperity Dialogues 2025, whose leadership of the AU Commission launched Agenda 2063. The proposal invites the African middle class to contribute as little as $1 a day, with the goal of generating more than $20 billion annually to finance roads, digital networks, airports, bridges, and other strategic projects that connect people and markets. With the participation of just 50 million African citizens, the initiative would accelerate key continental connectivity projects. read more Gold prices rise, 21 Karat at EGP 3685 NATO's Role in Israeli-Palestinian Conflict US Expresses 'Strong Opposition' to New Turkish Military Operation in Syria Shoukry Meets Director-General of FAO Lavrov: confrontation bet. nuclear powers must be avoided News Iran Summons French Ambassador over Foreign Minister Remarks News Aboul Gheit Condemns Israeli Escalation in West Bank News Greek PM: Athens Plays Key Role in Improving Energy Security in Region News One Person Injured in Explosion at Ukrainian Embassy in Madrid News China Launches Largest Ever Aircraft Carrier Sports Former Al Zamalek Player Ibrahim Shika Passes away after Long Battle with Cancer Lifestyle Get to Know 2025 Eid Al Adha Prayer Times in Egypt Business Fear & Greed Index Plummets to Lowest Level Ever Recorded amid Global Trade War Arts & Culture Zahi Hawass: Claims of Columns Beneath the Pyramid of Khafre Are Lies News Flights suspended at Port Sudan Airport after Drone Attacks Videos & Features Video: Trending Lifestyle TikToker Valeria Márquez Shot Dead during Live Stream News Shell Unveils Cost-Cutting, LNG Growth Plan Technology 50-Year Soviet Spacecraft 'Kosmos 482' Crashes into Indian Ocean News 3 Killed in Shooting Attack in Thailand
The Sun
16-06-2025
- Business
- The Sun
ASEAN Law Forum 2025 this August set to enhance regional cooperation
BANGI: Malaysia will host the ASEAN Law Forum 2025 from Aug 19 to 21 as part of its ASEAN Chairmanship this year, said Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Law and Institutional Reform) Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said. She said the forum is one of several important meetings and conferences involving the legal sector at the ASEAN level. 'The forum provides ASEAN member states an opportunity to coordinate efforts in building strong and resilient legal institutions and mechanisms, especially in navigating today's uncertain global economic challenges. 'As Chair, Malaysia will take the lead in shaping effective strategies to advance international commercial arbitration and mediation, to position ASEAN as a preferred hub for alternative dispute resolution (ADR) and strengthening cross-border insolvency mechanisms,' she said. She was speaking at the Legal Affairs Division (BHEUU) monthly assembly and the rebranding of the Judicial and Legal Training Institute (ILKAP) as the National Legal Academy (APN) here today. Azalina said countries she had recently visited, including Japan, Uzbekistan and several ASEAN dialogue partners, have shown interest and enthusiasm in participating in the upcoming forum. She also said that the pursuit of justice must not be rushed, as it demands diligence and fairness in its process. 'Although the government has increased the number of courts and appointed more officers, including Chief Registrars, the existing system still faces constraints in terms of time and resources. 'The road to justice is a long process, but with ADR platforms, we can offer more accessible and practical interpretation of justice,' she said. Meanwhile, Azalina said the Cabinet had agreed to the rebranding of APN on April 9, reflecting the establishment of two separate training institutions in the judiciary and legal fields, namely the Malaysian Judicial Academy (AKM) and APN, each with distinct functions. In line with the MADANI Government's legal and institutional reform agenda, Azalina said the APN plays a crucial role in training government officers on existing and newly amended laws to ensure effective implementation. 'Ensuring national laws remain relevant is not an easy task, given the range of issues that must be considered and the extensive research required, especially with the rapid advancement of AI-based technologies. 'Therefore, once a law is passed, it must be promoted and implemented without delay, and more importantly, officers in the legal institutions must be equipped with the necessary skills to enforce it,' she said.
The Sun
16-06-2025
- Politics
- The Sun
National Legal Academy (APN) launched to drive legal reform
BANGI: The National Legal Academy (APN) was officially launched today by the Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Law and Institutional Reform), Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said — a landmark development in Malaysia's ongoing legal reform initiatives. Previously known as ILKAP, the Academy has been renamed and restructured to support institutional reform and promote legal literacy across all government agencies. 'New laws must come with understanding. That's why APN will lead legal training and capacity-building efforts,' said Azalina. One of the Academy's key priorities moving forward is the promotion of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR), which offers more affordable and accessible avenues for resolving conflicts outside of traditional courts. 'Justice should be affordable and accessible — not every case needs to end up in court,' she said. 'ADR can ease the burden on the judiciary and provide fair solutions, especially for community and family-related disputes.' Azalina acknowledged that while the government could appoint more judges and establish more courts, the legal process still demands time and careful handling. 'You cannot rush justice. But with ADR — through mediation and arbitration — we can deliver justice that is quicker and easier to access.' She also outlined plans for collaboration with international organizations such as the International Labour Organization (ILO), and the strengthening of local mediation institutions like Pusat Mediasi Madani. 'Access to justice means giving Malaysians fair platforms to assert their rights — not just in courtrooms,' she said. Looking ahead, Azalina expressed hope that significant reforms led by the Legal Affairs, Institutional Reform and Policy Development Division will be implemented before the upcoming 16th General Election, with the aim of ensuring greater legal protection for the public.
The Sun
16-06-2025
- Politics
- The Sun
APN launched to drive legal reform
BANGI: The National Legal Academy (APN) was officially launched today by the Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Law and Institutional Reform), Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said — a landmark development in Malaysia's ongoing legal reform initiatives. Previously known as ILKAP, the Academy has been renamed and restructured to support institutional reform and promote legal literacy across all government agencies. 'New laws must come with understanding. That's why APN will lead legal training and capacity-building efforts,' said Azalina. One of the Academy's key priorities moving forward is the promotion of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR), which offers more affordable and accessible avenues for resolving conflicts outside of traditional courts. 'Justice should be affordable and accessible — not every case needs to end up in court,' she said. 'ADR can ease the burden on the judiciary and provide fair solutions, especially for community and family-related disputes.' Azalina acknowledged that while the government could appoint more judges and establish more courts, the legal process still demands time and careful handling. 'You cannot rush justice. But with ADR — through mediation and arbitration — we can deliver justice that is quicker and easier to access.' She also outlined plans for collaboration with international organizations such as the International Labour Organization (ILO), and the strengthening of local mediation institutions like Pusat Mediasi Madani. 'Access to justice means giving Malaysians fair platforms to assert their rights — not just in courtrooms,' she said. Looking ahead, Azalina expressed hope that significant reforms led by the Legal Affairs, Institutional Reform and Policy Development Division will be implemented before the upcoming 16th General Election, with the aim of ensuring greater legal protection for the public.
