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New article in the Telegraph about WeChat coming to the UK via SCH: Http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/world/china-watch/technology/wechat-chinese-mobile-payment-britain/ Extracts: "Chinese mobile payment offering WeChat is coming to a place near you as visitors are now able to open digital wallets in Britain" "And starting last month Chinese visitors have been able to buy goods with the mobile payment platform WeChat Pay. Camden Market is a sharp contrast to luxury shopping hot spots such as Bicester Village and Oxford Street, where Chinese tourists spend millions of pounds each year. It may not seem to be the obvious choice for the launch in Britain of WeChat’s hugely popular digital wallet, which accounts for 40 per cent of the Chinese mobile payment market. However, the number of Chinese visitors to Camden is climbing, 10 per cent of its visitors being Chinese in March, double what it was six months earlier. “In terms of demographics, the number of Chinese tourists in Camden is certainly growing, and in terms of a brand, Camden was an obvious choice,” said Craig Jacoby, head of retail payments at SafeCharge. “It’s iconic in London.” During the four months from November, SafeCharge will provide more than 1,000 Camden Market vendors with a software update that enables in-store payment terminals to generate QR codes and perform WeChat Pay transactions. Chinese tourists spent £513 million in Britain last year, the tourism authority VisitBritain says . Camden Market's management wants to better accommodate those big-spending visitors. Mr Jacoby said WeChat Pay will soon be available at other shopping locations in London, and the service is also launching at six large retailers in Paris as WeChat moves forward with its international expansion." "David Avgi , the chief executive of SafeCharge, said that in general there is great motivation to accommodate Chinese consumers in Europe, where half the luxury purchases are made by Asian tourists. It a matter of time before the mobile payment systems that are ubiquitous in China catch on in the West, he said.WeChat has worked with SafeCharge, the British payment technology company, to make WeChat Pay available at point-of sale locations in Britain for the first time."

Six new news items this week! Five contract renewals and wins, but this news item is the most important: Http://www.ptsg.co.uk/news/fire-solutions/ptsg-fire-solutions-supports-building-regulations-interim-review/ "PTSG Fire Solutions supports building regulations interim review Premier Technical Services Group PLC (PTSG) says it has teams on standby across the UK to carry out building improvements after an interim review prompted by the Grenfell Tower disaster raised concerns about current regulations. Dame Judith Hackitt, who is leading the review, urged an end to the culture of “doing things cheaply” when building and refurbishing high-rises. The report highlights a range of fire protection measures, including sprinkler systems and smoke ventilation, that could be added or amended in existing buildings. It calls for the retrofitting of such safety features, warning “it is not sufficient” for regulations only to require up-to-date technology in new buildings. It also urges the improvement of testing, marketing and quality assurance of products used in construction, alongside a raft of other changes including better enforcement of regulations. PTSG’s Chief Executive, Paul Teasdale, said: “At PTSG, we have forged our strong reputation by understanding the importance of putting safety first in whatever activities we carry out. We work on a huge range of buildings, with much of our work taking place at height or in hazardous environments, and therefore must always maintain a rigorous approach to health and safety in all our activities.” PTSG’s comprehensive fire solutions provision comprises of the installation and maintenance of wet risers, dry risers and sprinkler systems, emergency lightning and fire extinguisher services. Paul added: “We have teams at the ready to conduct maintenance or remedial works for organisations such as FM companies and local authorities across the UK. We offer consultancy, design and installation support which helps keep residents and building users as safe as possible, and deliver works to the highest possible quality.” A final report into fire safety regulations in buildings is expected in spring next year."

http://www.syngene.com/launch-of-genegnome-xrq-chem-imaging-system/ "Tuesday 19th December 2017 Launch of new GeneGnome XRQ chemiluminescence imaging system Cambridge, UK: Syngene, a world-leading manufacturer of image analysis solutions, is delighted to introduce its new GeneGnome XRQ, a dedicated chemiluminescence imaging system designed to rapidly and accurately image chemiluminescent Western blots. The new, blue GeneGnome XRQ houses a high-quality F/0.95 fixed focus, cooled camera with on chip integration and GeneSys software, all packed into a light-tight darkroom. Based on the optimised short ‘camera to sample’ distance technology of the award winning GeneGnome, the GeneGnome XRQ saves scientists time because they simply load a blot into the system’s slide-out drawer and capture perfect chemiluminescent images without using expensive X-ray film. GeneSys software can be set up for single or multi-image capture with different exposure times simultaneously, ensuring scientists always generate images which have increased dynamic range compared to film, to accurately detect and quantify proteins, even when bands are faint. The software also makes it easy to add visible markers by automatically overlaying the chemiluminescent image with the white light marker image. These features make imaging chemiluminescent Westerns a simple task and significantly accelerate the imaging workflow. The GeneGnome XRQ includes long-life white LED EPI lighting for viewing visible markers on the blot and requires little bench space. The system is also easily connected to a PC and printer (if required), for researchers to automatically calculate molecular weight and protein quantity using GeneTools, Syngene’s image analysis software, as well as allowing storage or printing of high resolution and publication quality images. To find out how a GeneGnome XRQ system makes chemi blot analysis quick and easy, please click this link: http://www.syngene.com/genegnome-xrq/ “Researchers find achieving the right conditions for generating perfectly exposed chemi blots time-consuming and expensive, especially if they are using X-ray film,” states Dr Martin Biggs, Divisional Manager at Syngene. “Our GeneGnome XRQ system combines ease of use with unrivalled sensitivity offering the perfect solution to these issues. Using this great technology even scientists new to analysing chemiluminescent Westerns, can look forward to effortlessly producing true to life imaging results every time."

Good summary of the future for wearables in the cruise ship industry, in particular as regards ACSO's Ocean Medallion: Http://en.brinkwire.com/25825/want-to-live-in-a-futuristic-smart-city-today-take-a-cruise/ "Princess Cruises is the first of Carnival’s 11 brands to embrace the Ocean Medallion, a 1.8-ounce device that interacts with the ship, allowing passengers to interact with food and beverage, retail, entertainment, lodging, recreation, and excursions seamlessly – without ever taking it out of their pocket, off their necklace, or swiping a band. (The Medallion can be tossed in a pocket or purse, or worn in a variety of cases, like a necklace or band). Padgett said the wearable leverages a first-of-its-kind “experience platform,” embedded with NFC, BLE, and other telemetry-producing sensors — in the context of a “smart ship” with an orchestrated multi-sensor experience ecosystem. The Ocean Medallion “the most extensive experiential Internet of Things that’s ever been done,” Padgett said. Beyond the ability to open and lock doors, order drinks, make dining or entertainment reservations, or purchase excursions, the Ocean Medallion ecosystem embraces artificial intelligence that tracks and learns about the guest with every interaction. Padgett said this AI evolves in real-time, multiple times per second, to offer suggestions for guests based on where they are on the ship, time of day, and what activities are occurring at that time. “This technology disappears into the experience,” Padgett explained. “Wearables came about because it’s about how to make things connected to the world become less invasive to your life. Any technology can do anything, but the real question is how do you employ technology to create an experience that’s immersive and not distractive.” The Ocean Medallion gives guests the option of connecting to other Carnival technologies, including Ocean Ready (to answer health questions, scan passports, and go paper free), Play Ocean (a suite of mobile video games that can be played on or off the ship), and Ocean Compass (a schedule of on-board activities as well as a custom virtual sea avatar that appears across the ship). “The way we use the mobile phone is as a guest option,” Padgett said. “The guest can choose how much digital exposure they want, from zero to 100. If you reject the mobile phone from the Ocean Medallion experience, you’re at no experiential disadvantage from other guests.” The Regal Princess is the first of multiple Princess ships that will launch over the coming years featuring this technology. And Padgett said the hope is that additional Carnival brands like Carnival Cruise Line, Holland America Line, and Cunard adopt this technology in the future."

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