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Dynamic Cities via Mobility Data Project are the analyses of Mobile Data and Mobility Data from cell phones.
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- Dynamic Cities via Mobility Data: Decoding people’s lives for betterment via Mobility Data enabled
Dynamic Cities via Mobility Data Project are the analyses of Mobile Data and Mobility Data from cell phones.
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‘What time do most people start and finish work, and how much time do they have for other activities?’
‘What kinds of spaces do big cities provide? Are there only workspaces, or are there a diverse range of spaces for people to relax and unwind?’
‘How do the elderly in the four major cities live? Are their life activities spread throughout the city, or do they stick to just familiar neighborhoods?’
The above questions are examples of what the ‘Dynamic Cities via Mobility Data’ Project has contemplated on. Rooted in Big Data, this project aims to study the ever-evolving lifestyles and cities in the hopes of creating positive changes. Overall, it interestingly stands out in the three following aspects:
Firstly, it marks the first time Thailand has used Mobility Data or data from people’s cell phones for public benefits by means of acquiring insights into the dynamics of four cities and their residents’ lives. These four cities are Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Khon Kaen and Songkhla’s Hat Yai.
Secondly, it utilizes data from the Telco-Tech industry for urban development. In this project, True has managed data while UddC is responsible for insightfully analyzing data to develop better urban development approaches.
Thirdly, it offers people, policymakers, and relevant parties the opportunity to explore, study, and comprehend data that is presented in easy-to-understand manner on websites. Additionally, the project creates forums for them to exchange opinions to gather and develop better ideas and perpetuate positive changes at all levels.
Let’s learn more about this project via an interview with Adisak Guntamueangleee, Deputy Director of the Chulalongkorn University’s Urban Design and Development Center (UddC) and the head of the project’s panel on in-depth analysis of mobility data in urban context. He talked about efforts behind the scenes and the focus on developing inclusive cities.
Data and the Needs for Urban Studies
“Cities are not merely fixed structures. They are dynamic. They are always interacting with people and evolving,” Adisak explained about the nature of urban spaces.
As an urban data scientist, often referred to as a ‘spatial data alchemist,’ Adisak believes that in-depth data holds the key to acquiring comprehensive understanding of the cities. His employer UddC specializes in urban research and data analytics. Thanks to its expertise, UddC has contributed to many prominent urban development projects such as Walkable Cities Project, Good Walk Project and Prapokklao Sky Park Project. Furthermore, the center shares various urban stories on The Urbanis website.
Adisak said in the past, urban studies relied on traditional data sources such as census statistics, surveys, or observations. These methods had limitations in terms of quantity and accuracy and could be likened to “still photos” of the past that failed to reflect the rapid and hectic changes of cities in the modern century.
“Population census data, which is updated every 10 years, or other types of data that take months—or even years—to collect can become outdated by the time they are used. Field data collection, such as surveys, requires months to complete, and if additional data is needed, the whole process must start over. Not only that the approach takes so much time, but it may also fail to present the real-time realities of urban life,” the expert pointed out.
Today, one of the most powerful tools for understanding the complex, ever-changing nature of cities is Mobility Data or population movement data collected from mobile devices. “It allows us to visualize patterns of movement, travel behaviors, and the distribution or concentration of people across different areas and timeframes in real time. When combined with geographical and physical data, it provides a much more precise reflection of urban dynamics,” said Adisak.
However, the use of Mobility Data must be carefully managed to uphold privacy. “Our project uses anonymous data. It is presented in grids as summarized proportions, without identifying any individual. Urban management only requires mass-level data or overall conclusions. Importantly, adhering to ethical standards in data usage is a professional responsibility,” Adisak emphasized.
Diverse Lifestyles in Towns
At the heart of Dynamic Cities via Mobility Data Project are the analyses of Mobile Data and Mobility Data from cell phones. True manages cell-phone users’ anonymous data, both directly and indirectly, in accordance with not just its stringent Privacy and Cybersecurity policies but also personal data protection law.
The integration of Mobility Data into the project, which seeks insights into cities in the hopes of improving their residents’ quality of life, has multiple benefits as follows:
- Real Behavioral Insights: Mobility Data provides empirical evidence of urban behaviors, reflecting real-life decisions. This reduces biases and errors while revealing trends in how people interact with urban spaces over different time periods.
- Accurate & Real-Time Data: Mobility Data offers high accuracy and continuous real-time updates, allowing immediate tracking of how people use their urban spaces over different time periods.
- Ready-to-Use for Urban Planning: Mobility Data can be directly used for city planning and design. There is no need to waste time converting data or making forecasts based on historical statistical data.
- Faster & Broader Data Collection: It is possible to continuously gather data from large populations across all areas, offering a macro-level overview of urban conditions while allowing selective use of data for specific study topics.
“Our access to the telecom industry’s Mobility Data is groundbreaking, because it enables the utilization of the business world’s data for urban development. This is a pilot initiative that will spur the use of Mobility Data for various other purposes such as town management, disaster responses, adaptations to emerging changes, as well as forecasts that will allow proper preparations for any scenario,” Adisak said.
Space, Time and Generational Behaviors
Data alone is not enough to explain urban phenomena. For deeper and meaningful insights, urban concept framework must also be clear. As UddC has expertise in this field, Adisak clearly explained the framework across three dimensions as follows:
- Spatial Dimension: It is necessary to identify key space types used by city residents. There are three types: the space for their living, the space for their education or work, and the space for their visit such as the places for dining / sightseeing. Based on these types, three major concepts of activities in cities are Creativity, Mobility and Consumption.
- Time Dimension: Analyses must look into how people spend their 24 hours in a day and what activities they engage in. The “8:8:8″ principle should apply, because it supports a balanced life.
- Urban Behavior Dimension: This allows insights into the behaviors of city people in different age groups – those in educational years, those in the working-age group, and those in retirement. How do they live in their cities?
“When these conceptual frameworks are analyzed together, they reveal challenges faced by urban dwellers. For instance, work behaviors in the four major cities are different. In Bangkok, working for eight to 10 hours a day is the norm, with many people still at work or in their workplace’s vicinity at around 7 or 8 PM. When combined with other data, we can see why Bangkok’s working people do so. Some may continue to stay in their office to avoid traffic congestion during rush hours, while others may decide to eat before heading home because of their long commute. In contrast, in the other three cities, employees typically finish work by 5 PM, thus having time to enjoy their personal lives after work.” Adisak presented interesting findings.
Data-Driven Public Policies
“For urban planners, these insights can be used to propose or formulate more precise solutions,” said Adisak, citing examples of how his project’s findings have inspired public policies.
“Our study shows most Bangkokians start working at 10 AM, while people in Chiang Mai and Khon Kaen usually begin working at 8 AM. When cross-referenced with commuting data, this suggests that Bangkok residents often travel longer distances to work, face traffic congestion, or intentionally avoid rush hour. This insight has led to the idea of developing neighborhood hubs or the ’15-minute city’ policy, enabling residents to get to work and access essential services in their local areas. Therefore, their commute time reduces, and they have more time for the lives they want,” Adisak continued,
“There is also a generational dimension, which reveals that the elderly tend to stay within their own neighborhoods and do not venture out into other public spaces. This correlates with environmental factors that hinder travel, such as streets and sidewalks that are unfriendly to users and prone to causing accidents. Based on these insights, there is a policy-driven initiative for the ‘Walkable City.’ Under this project, infrastructure is enhanced, and public spaces are expanded to allow the elderly to leave their homes and experience the city comfortably and safely, supported by public facilities designed for walking,” Adisak explained.
Cities Matter to Everyone
Because cities affect everyone, ‘Dynamic Cities via Mobility Data’ Project seeks to spark discussions and share ideas by inviting members of the general public to explore and study data through a website designed with easy-to-understand visualizations. Once browsing to the website, people can access a quiz to reflect on their own lives before delving into the broader picture of their cities.
Now, let’s think about this. ‘Do we design the city, or does the city design our lives?’
“There is no conclusive answer to these questions. They are just like ‘Which came first, chicken or eggs?’ But in principle, cities and people influence each other. For example, if a city is designed with more sidewalks than roads, this physical structure naturally encourages people to walk more. Conversely, people’s behaviors can reshape the city’s structure. If people enjoy frequenting shopping malls, their demand will naturally prompt the market to construct more malls. Alternatively, if there is a demand for exercise spaces, the city will adapt to accommodate that,” Adisak said.
“Although there is no definitive answer, it is clear that people and cities influence one another. While cities shape our lives, we also have the power to design the kind of city we want to live in,” Adisak concluded.
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19 April 2025Lifehttps://www.thestorythailand.com/?p=151855 - Brother closes 2024 with growth nearly double market average
Brother has announced its strongest-ever performance in Thailand, closing 2024 with record-breaking sales
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Brother has announced its strongest-ever performance in Thailand, closing 2024 with record-breaking sales and growth far exceeding expectations—nearly twice the pace of the overall market.
The company now sets its sights firmly on 2025, aiming to carry this momentum forward under the theme ‘Transforming for a Sustainable Future. Brother’s strategy for the year ahead focuses on developing products that combine modern design with smart technology and user-centric functionality, catering to the evolving lifestyles of new-generation consumers, while also reinforcing its B2B customer base.
The product line-up will be expanded to cover all seven core categories: printers, scanners, label printers, embroidery sewing machines, audio equipment and peripherals, digital textile printers, and high-resolution UV inkjet digital label printers under the Domino brand. At the same time, Brother will continue to enhance its customer experience through the ‘CoSE’ (Centre of Service Excellence) initiative and reaffirm its dedication to corporate social responsibility through projects inspired by ‘At Your Side’ and the Brother Group Environmental Vision 2050. These initiatives reflect Brother’s position as a true leader in print innovation—one that places customers, society, and the planet at the heart of everything it does.
Teerawut Supapunpinyo, Managing Director of Brother Commercial (Thailand) Limited, commented, “Brother continues to drive robust growth despite evolving market conditions and changing consumer behaviours, including a noticeable shift towards paperless practices and ongoing economic challenges. According to a report by Gartner, the overall IT market in Thailand grew by 5.8% in 2024, underscoring the country’s accelerating digital transformation.
Amidst this transition, Brother achieved an impressive 9% growth, nearly double the market average, and reached its highest-ever total sales, a testament to our ability to expand into new customer segments across all seven product categories: printers, scanners, label printers, embroidery sewing machines, audio equipment under the BMB brand, digital textile printers, and high-resolution UV inkjet label printers under the Domino brand.
Looking ahead to 2025, Brother will focus on refining its strategies to align with market shifts and technological advancements, with the aim of enhancing competitiveness. This includes product development that marries contemporary design with smart functionality, tailored to today’s digital lifestyles. We remain steadfast in our vision to be a leader across all business categories, committed to delivering value to all stakeholders in line with our ‘At Your Side’ philosophy.”
Kittipong Kanokvilairat, General Manager of Sales and Marketing at Brother Commercial (Thailand) Limited, shared the company’s 2025 vision, “What sets Brother apart is the diversity of our product range, which spans numerous business sectors and caters to a broad spectrum of consumers. This product variety gives us confidence that continued growth is achievable, even as Thailand’s economy faces ongoing challenges from both domestic and global factors. That said, we continue to see opportunities, particularly through consumer and private sector purchasing power, with strong potential in key industries such as SMEs, retail and wholesale, healthcare, education, manufacturing, and through government stimulus budgets.
In response, Brother is adopting a bold, comprehensive approach in 2025 through its ‘Brother All’ strategy, expanding across its full suite of offerings: printers, scanners, label printers, embroidery sewing machines, audio systems under the BMB brand, digital textile printers, and high-resolution UV inkjet digital label printers under the Domino brand. This strategy is designed to serve every user group, with a clear goal to achieve business growth of no less than 7% this year. At the same time, Brother aims to strengthen its leadership position, building on its achievement of maintaining the No1 spot across multiple product categories in the previous year, including:
Printing Business Division:
- No1 in monochrome laser printers (45% market share)
- No1 in monochrome laser multi-function printers (55%)
- No1 in colour laser printers (51%)
- No1 in colour laser multi-function printers (45%)
● No1 in A3 inkjet printers worldwide for 17th consecutive years
Business Expansion Division:
- No1 in embroidery sewing machines for SMEs
- No1 in home sewing machines
- No1 in P-touch label printers
- No1 in Direct-to-Garment digital textile printers (GTX series)
In terms of sales and communication strategy, Brother is focusing on integrating every product with all distribution channels to create channel synergy, laying the foundation for a fully developed omni-channel experience. The aim is to seamlessly connect offline and online platforms, providing a frictionless customer journey. This includes multi-platform communication across social media channels such as Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, LINE OA, and X, supported by SEO and SEM strategies, as well as lead generation campaigns to maximise reach to targeted audiences.
Additionally, Brother is utilising Out-of-Home (OOH) media and digital signage to enhance brand visibility. Looking ahead, 2025 will also see the launch of Brother’s own e-commerce platform and loyalty programme, designed to enable more personalised engagement across all customer segments, while delivering the highest level of satisfaction—true to Brother’s core philosophy of being ‘At Your Side.’
“We are not only standing beside our customers—we are moving forward together with every business, with confidence and a commitment to sustainable success,” Kittipong Added
Rassiyakorn Tanthavanich, General Manager of Customer Service at Brother Commercial (Thailand) Limited, stated, “Between 2022 and 2024, Brother has made significant strides in enhancing its after-sales service, underpinned by a strategic focus on continuous improvement. This began with the 4C strategy—Customer, Channel, Convenience, and Community—which prioritised customer ease, expanded service channels, and strengthened user community engagement. The strategy then evolved into S5, focusing on Standard, Satisfaction, Superior Services, System, and Sustainability, designed to elevate service standards to be more cutting-edge and efficient, all with the goal of achieving maximum customer satisfaction.
Most recently, Brother adopted a 5 Keywords framework: Standardisation, Specialisation, Digitisation, Modernisation, and Sustainability. This approach underscores the importance of consistent service quality, expertise in specialised areas, and the integration of digital technologies to make services more convenient, accessible, and future-ready. Altogether, these initiatives have allowed Brother to foster stronger relationships with customers, enhance brand loyalty, and drive sustainable business growth.”
To further strengthen its customer service excellence, Brother has laid out a three-year strategic roadmap (2025–2027) under the initiative ‘CoSE’ – Center of Service Excellence, focusing on four core pillars. The first pillar, Service Quality Assurance, Brother is committed to delivering services that meet ISO 18295-1 standards, along with comprehensive compliance under the BSQA (Brother Service Quality Assurance) framework. This covers every aspect of service, from repair turnaround times and issue resolution methods, to service provider qualifications, on-site and off-site support, and a high level of professional expertise. The second pillar, Digitalisation & Innovation, Brother aims to enhance customer service through digital transformation, including the development of a digital learning platform and the integration of AI and chatbots.
These tools will boost efficiency, accessibility, and responsiveness, ensuring that service delivery remains modern and comprehensive. The third pillar, Customer Engagement, A proactive approach will be taken to build long-term relationships with customers. Through targeted engagement programmes, Brother seeks to increase customer loyalty and retention, cultivating a strong and lasting connection with its user base.
Finally, Sustainability, beyond service, Brother is committed to sustainable business growth, service expansion, and meaningful contributions to society, communities, and the environment. This reflects the brand’s dedication to holistic, long-term development aligned with its broader sustainability goals
Pornpuck Upaisilsataporn, General Manager of Finance and Administration at Brother Commercial (Thailand) Limited, stated, “Brother is firmly committed to operating as a socially responsible business, consistently prioritising the needs and wellbeing of all stakeholders. Over the years, we have actively driven a variety of corporate initiatives aligned with the principles of ‘At Your Side’ and the Brother Group Environmental Vision 2050. This year, Brother continues its focus on CSR activities with a strong emphasis on ESG principles, supporting the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through two flagship programmes.
The first is the Mangrove Reforestation initiative, which aims for a seedling survival rate of over 80%, contributing to long-term environmental restoration. The second is the ‘Brother Beat Cancer Run’, now entering its 12th year, which raises funds to support underprivileged cancer patients while also promoting public awareness of health and wellbeing.
These initiatives reflect Brother’s alignment with the global Golden Ring Project, a mission led by Brother Japan that focuses on enhancing human health and quality of life in all its forms. In the past year alone, the Beat Cancer Run raised over 16.3 million baht, benefitting more than 975 cancer patients. Beyond these efforts, Brother has also continued projects such as ‘No Ocean Waste’ and emergency donations for disaster relief, reinforcing our ongoing pledge to be a responsible organisation that grows hand in hand with society in a truly sustainable way. These further underlines Brother’s leadership not only in print innovation, but in its care for customers, communities, and the planet.” Pornpuck concluded.
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18 April 2025Businesshttps://www.thestorythailand.com/?p=151840 - True enables Cell Broadcast alerts on iPhones and Androids
True is ready to enable the nationwide Cell Broadcast Service (CBS) emergency alert system.
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True Corporation is ready to enable the nationwide Cell Broadcast Service (CBS) emergency alert system. The service now works on iPhones, following the rollout with Android devices using 4G and 5G networks without additional installation. This marks a significant step toward international safety standards, with True being the first to complete CBS installation across all base stations to support disaster warnings or incidents countrywide. The system is now fully operational for Thai citizens in both actual and virtual CBS scenarios.
Chakkrit Urairat, Chief Corporate Affairs Officer, True Corporation Plc., said, “The major earthquakes in Thailand on March 28 and most recently on April 14 in Krabi province highlight the urgent need for an effective warning system in Thailand. As Thailand’s leading telecommunications and technology company, True Corporation is concerned and has expedited the installation of the Cell Broadcast Service system, emerging as the first operator to cover all signal towers across the country. Previously tested and available on Android phones using 4G and 5G, today we’re extending service to iPhones as well, through both actual and virtual Cell Broadcast systems. In the event of a disaster or emergency, the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DDPM) has the authority to immediately issue and coordinate emergency warnings to TrueMove H and dtac customers through this system.”
CBS System and Equipment Readiness
True Corporation’s Cell Broadcast Service (CBS) has been tested and fully supports both iPhone and Android devices adopting 4G and 5G technology, consumers of which can receive alert messages without additional application installations. For iPhone users, alert settings can now be configured through Settings > Notifications > Amber Alerts and Emergency Alerts. Alert messages will also display on Apple Watch screens when paired with the phone.
Chakkrit added, “True Corporation has tested the CBS system with iPhones and Android devices in simulated scenarios in the True Tower Ratchada building. Previously, we tested the CBS system with NBTC and the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DDPM). The system was promising, delivering alert messages rapidly, accurately, and to specifically designated areas. Alert messages will appear immediately on mobile screens of users in at-risk areas, which is more efficient than SMS messaging in terms of both speed and the ability to target specific areas for hazard warnings.”
Elevating Thailand’s Safety Standards to International Levels
The testing of the Cell Broadcast Service emergency alert system in collaboration with the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) on iPhones and Android devices marks a significant advancement for Thailand toward establishing an international-standard warning systems, widely utilized in many countries worldwide including the United States, Japan, South Korea, and European Union countries.
The Cell Broadcast system is a highly efficient technology for hazard warnings as it can simultaneously send messages to numerous mobile devices in specific areas, unlike regular SMS messaging, ensuring people receive alerts during emergencies.
“The collaboration between True Corporation, NBTC, and the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DDPM) represents an upgrade to Thailand’s safety infrastructure, which will enhance public safety, enabling timely responses to any emergency alerts,” said Mr. Chakkrit.
Structure of the Cell Broadcast Service System
For the Cell Broadcast Service system to work completely, two main components are required:
- CBC (Cell Broadcast Center) – operated by mobile service providers, which True Corporation has fully installed and is 100% ready to operate.
- CBE (Cell Broadcast Entity) – implemented by government agencies, namely the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DDPM), which has the authority to send alert messages in case of disasters or emergencies.
“True Corporation is committed to contributing to Thailand’s public safety, applying modern technology to support disaster warning and response. The development of Cell Broadcast Service demonstrates our strong commitment to improving the quality of life and safety for Thai people,” Chakkrit concluded.
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18 April 2025The Movementhttps://www.thestorythailand.com/?p=151836 - AIS and NBTC confirm readiness of Cell Broadcast System on Android and iOS
AIS, in collaboration with the NBTC, has conducted a successful test of the mobile emergency alert system Cell Broadcast
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AIS, in collaboration with the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC), has conducted a successful test of the mobile emergency alert system “Cell Broadcast,” now compatible with both Android and iOS smartphones. The test confirmed that alerts could be delivered across both platforms following Apple’s recent rollout of Cell Broadcast support in iOS 18 for iPhone users in Thailand. AIS recommends that all iPhone users promptly update their devices to iOS 18 to ensure they can receive emergency alerts.
This marks a significant step forward in enhancing Thailand’s national emergency alert readiness, enabling timely communication of critical information to the public. The test was conducted at the NBTC auditorium on Friday, April 18, 2025, and was attended by Trairat Viriyasirikul, Acting Secretary-General of NBTC; Waroonthep Watcharaporn, Head of Business Relations, AIS; and Wasit Wattanasap, Head of Nationwide Operations and Support Business Unit, AIS.
Currently, while the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DDPM) is developing the Cell Broadcast Entity (CBE) — the government’s command and control system — the agency has requested the cooperation of mobile operators to disseminate emergency alerts via two systems:
1) Cell Broadcast Service (CBS) via operators
- Available on Android smartphones running version 12 or higher
- Available on iPhones running iOS 18
** Note: CBS is not supported on:
- 2G and 3G devices
- iPhone X (10) smartphones or earlier that cannot be updated to iOS 18
2) SMS System
- Still necessary to send SMS messages to address the limitations of the CBS, which is not compatible with 2G, 3G phones and iPhone X (10) smartphones or earlier
- DDPM will manage the SMS dispatches, including the alert message content, targeted locations, and provinces. Messages will be sent through SMS Sender Names such as “DDPM” (Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation) and “TMD” (Thai Meteorological Department).
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18 April 2025The Movementhttps://www.thestorythailand.com/?p=151828 - Tenable appoints Steve Vintz and Mark Thurmond as Co-CEOs
Tenable, the exposure management company, today announced that its Board of Directors has unanimously appointed Steve Vintz
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Tenable, the exposure management company, today announced that its Board of Directors has unanimously appointed Steve Vintz and Mark Thurmond as co-Chief Executive Officers on a permanent basis. Following an extensive search process that considered both internal and external candidates, the Board concluded that Vintz and Thurmond are best positioned to move the company forward.
The decision reflects the Board’s confidence in the strength of their leadership following a successful interim period during which they drove significant operational and strategic momentum. The Board also intends to appoint Vintz and Thurmond to the Board immediately following the company’s annual shareholder meeting to be held on May 14, 2025.
Vintz, Tenable’s Chief Financial Officer since 2014, and Thurmond, who has served as Chief Operating Officer since 2020, bring deep industry and operational experience. Under the co-CEO structure, Vintz will oversee product, cyber security, corporate development and all general and administrative functions, while Thurmond will oversee GTM functions including sales, professional services, technical support, marketing, and customer success. Together, they will continue to guide the company’s mission to help organizations understand and reduce cyber risk across their modern attack surfaces.
“Mark and Steve have demonstrated exceptional leadership and alignment during their time as interim co-CEOs,” said Art Coviello, Chairman of the Tenable Board of Directors. “Their collaborative leadership style, deep industry knowledge, and customer-first mindset have already created strong results. We are confident in their ability to continue driving innovation and long-term value for all stakeholders.”
Under their interim leadership, Tenable has expanded its customer footprint, with strong adoption of the Tenable One Exposure Management platform and growing momentum behind Tenable Cloud Security. They also completed the strategic acquisition of Vulcan Cyber, advancing Tenable’s product roadmap with the expected launch of a significantly expanded version of Tenable One that we believe will be the most comprehensive exposure management platform on the market.
“We are honored to lead Tenable as co-CEOs and energized by the opportunity ahead,” said Vintz and Thurmond in a joint statement. “We have tremendous belief in Tenable’s mission, team and market position, and we’re excited to build on our momentum to deliver meaningful outcomes for our customers, employees and shareholders.”
Coviello, a respected cybersecurity leader, will remain Chairman of the Board. Additionally, Steve Vintz will continue to serve as Chief Financial Officer, while the company conducts a CFO search.
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17 April 2025The Movementhttps://www.thestorythailand.com/?p=151790 - Generate videos in Gemini and Whisk with Veo 2
ransform text-based prompts into high-resolution eight-second videos in Gemini Advanced
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Transform text-based prompts into high-resolution eight-second videos in Gemini Advanced and use Whisk Animate to turn images into eight-second animated clips. Both features are available to Google One AI Premium subscribers.
Gemini Advanced users can generate and share videos using our state-of-the-art video model, Veo 2. In Gemini, you can now translate text-based prompts into dynamic videos. Google Labs is also making Veo 2 available through Whisk, a generative AI experiment that allows you to create new images using both text and image prompts, and now animate them into videos.
How to create videos with Gemini
Veo 2 represents a leap forward in video generation, designed to produce high-resolution, detailed videos with cinematic realism. By better understanding real-world physics and human motion, it delivers fluid character movement, lifelike scenes and finer visual details across diverse subjects and styles.
To generate videos, select Veo 2 from the model dropdown in Gemini. This feature creates an eight-second video clip at 720p resolution, delivered as an MP4 file in a 16:9 landscape format. There is a monthly limit on how many videos you can create, but we will notify you as you approach it.
Creating videos with Gemini is simple: just describe the scene you want to create — whether it’s a short story, a visual concept, or a specific scene — and Gemini will bring your ideas to life. The more detailed your description, the more control you have over the final video. This opens up a world of fun creative possibilities, letting your imagination go wild to picture unreal combinations, explore varied visual styles from realism to fantasy, or quickly narrate short visual ideas.
One of the best parts of creating is sharing with others. Sharing your video on mobile is easy: simply tap the share button to quickly upload engaging short videos to platforms like TikTok and YouTube Shorts.
How Whisk Animate brings your images to life
Introduced in December, Whisk is a Google Labs experiment that helps you quickly explore and visualize new ideas using both text and image prompts. Today, you can animate your creations with Whisk Animate.
Whisk Animate lets you turn your images into vivid eight-second videos using Veo 2. It’s available for Google One AI Premium subscribers in more than 60 countries starting today.
How we approach safety
We’ve taken important steps to make video generation a safe experience. This includes extensive red teaming and evaluation aimed at preventing the generation of content that violates our policies. Additionally, all videos generated with Veo 2 are marked with SynthID, a digital watermark embedded in each frame, which indicates the videos are AI-generated.
Gemini’s outputs are primarily determined by user prompts and like any generative AI tool, there may be instances where it generates content that some individuals find objectionable. We’ll continue to listen to your feedback through the thumbs up/down buttons and make ongoing improvements.
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17 April 2025Technologyhttps://www.thestorythailand.com/?p=151833 - Building a Shield of Trust: How Gogolook and Whoscall are Battling the Global Scam Epidemic
In an era where digital communication is ubiquitous, trust has become a fragile commodity. Picking up an unknown call
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In an era where digital communication is ubiquitous, trust has become a fragile commodity. Picking up an unknown call or clicking an unfamiliar link often comes with hesitation, a stark contrast to the open communication enjoyed decades ago. Addressing this erosion of trust is the core mission of Gogolook, a “Trust Tech” company headquartered in Taiwan.
Manwoo Ju, Chief Executive Officer, Gogolook Thailand, who has been with the company for over a decade and also leads its recently established Thailand office, told The Story Thailand “Our vision is to build trust on all communications. Twenty, thirty years ago, people freely enjoyed communications without hesitation. Now, they hesitate because they cannot trust who’s calling. Businesses also struggle to reach customers properly due to this lack of trust.”
Gogolook aims to give confidence back to users, business owners, and public sector entities in their digital interactions.
Whoscall: The Flagship Defender
At the heart of Gogolook’s offerings is Whoscall, an application familiar to millions. “Whoscall is our iconic service,” Ju said. “It identifies who’s calling, allowing people to freely enjoy phone calls again.” By showing whether an incoming call is legitimate (like a hospital confirming an appointment) or suspicious, Whoscall empowers users to decide whether to engage. Globally, the app boasts over 100 million downloads, with Thailand contributing significantly with over 25 million downloads.
However, the fight against scams extends beyond phone calls. “Scammers try to find loopholes to trick citizens extending their scenarios from phone calls and SMS to social media and any communication area,” Ju observes. In response, Whoscall has evolved. “We developed features that can detect whether people are landing on malicious websites,” he added, protecting users from phishing links often sent via SMS or social media.
Expanding the Arsenal: Solutions for Businesses and Society
Recognizing that businesses and public institutions are also targets and sometimes unwitting conduits for scams, Gogolook developed solutions beyond the consumer-facing app including Scam Advisor & B2B Solutions, Watchman, and Scam Alert System.
Scam Advisor & B2B Solutions, this suite helps enterprises screen interactions for fraud. In banking, many scammers use ‘mule accounts’ referring to accounts opened under false pretenses.
“We can help banks screen out these kinds of accounts,” Ju said.
This service, acquired through the European company Scam Advisor last year, provides crucial scam domain databases used even by tech giants like Google and Meta. It operates primarily on a Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) subscription model.
Watchman solution tackles brand impersonation. Scammers often pretend to be banks, government agencies, or well-known companies.
“Watchman monitors social media content, SMS, and phone calls to detect if scammers are illegitimately using a brand’s name,” says Ju.
This proactive monitoring allows organizations to take action before widespread damage occurs and victims start blaming the impersonated entity.
Scam Alert System focused on education and timely warnings, this system notifies users about emerging scam trends.
“Education is very important. No matter how good a solution we have, if people don’t know what the scam is, they’ll easily get tricked,” said Ju.
This system relies on collaboration with government and private sector partners to identify and disseminate information about current threats, such as the post-disaster scams observed after earthquakes where fraudsters pretend to be victims seeking aid.
Interestingly, Gogolook even configured this system to potentially broadcast earthquake alerts in Thailand if magnitudes exceed a certain threshold, demonstrating a broader commitment to societal well-being.
Data, Technology, and Collaboration: The Engine Behind the Shield
Gogolook’s effectiveness hinges on robust data and smart technology. Data comes from several key sources including user reports as the most important data asset that users actively report scam numbers and messages; government databases; AI Detection – identifies patterns indicative of scams, such as a single number making an unusually high volume of calls in a short period or websites with suspicious domain characteristics; and third-party providers who also supply their internal databases.
Collaboration is crucial not just for data but also for implementation and education. Gogolook works closely with the government agencies, banks, and telcos for educational campaigns and sharing threat intelligence.
As a founding member of Global Anti-Scam Alliance (GASA), Gogolook shares and receives global insights, recognizing that scammers often replicate successful tactics across borders.
Market Strategy and The Thai Opportunity
While Gogolook operates globally, Southeast Asia – particularly Thailand, Malaysia, and the Philippines – is a key focus. The establishment of a formal entity in Thailand last year underscores this commitment.
“Thailand’s digital landscape is advanced including the convenience of PromptPay, e-commerce, and digital banking. But this convenience also brings risks,” said Ju.
The company sees significant potential in Thailand, driven by the large, digitally active population.
“From this year, we believe Whoscall’s Thailand business [in terms of user engagement/potential] will exceed Taiwan’s,” said Ju.
The business model relies on B2C (Whoscall ads and premium subscriptions offering features like auto-blocking and ID security checks) and B2B (SaaS subscriptions for solutions like Scam Advisor and Watchman).
Currently, B2C forms the larger revenue share (around 80-90%), but the B2B segment, launched more recently, is showing positive traction and is expected to grow significantly, particularly targeting banking, telecom, and major brands concerned with reputation protection.
Challenges: The Evolving Threat
The primary challenge remains the scammers themselves. Scamming has become another industry. Referencing estimates that global scam losses approach $1 trillion USD annually.
“Scammers evolve. They use AI. They even build ‘Scam-as-a-Service’ platforms,” said Ju.
The rise of AI presents a double-edged sword. While Gogolook leverages AI for detection, scammers use it for creating sophisticated deepfakes and voice cloning.
“We need to catch up quickly, even earlier than the scammers,” said Ju.
This involves continuous technological investment (over 60% of Gogolook’s 250+ employees are engineers, focusing on data and mobile development) and doubling down on digital literacy efforts.
Looking Ahead: A Community Effort
For the next five years in Thailand, Ju envisions Whoscall not just as an app but as a community hub.
“I hope every mobile user uses Whoscall and becomes part of the community, contributing together. Alone, it’s hard to protect against scams. If all Thai mobile users fight together, we can drive out scam cases,” Ju said.
This requires balancing social responsibility with the need to operate a sustainable business. It also means continuously localizing features to address specific pain points, like Thailand’s significant issue with call center gangs, by enhancing Whoscall’s detection accuracy and user experience, particularly for vulnerable groups like seniors.
“We want to provide more impactful service and help people. But Gogolook alone cannot do it. We always open our door, inviting partners – public, private sector, and our users. Let’s support society together,” said Ju.
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17 April 2025Technologyhttps://www.thestorythailand.com/?p=151738 - Web browsers remain major security weak point, facilitating 44% of attacks
Palo Alto Networks, released the 2025 Unit 42 Global Incident Response Report, which found that threat actors are now evolving
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Palo Alto Networks, released the 2025 Unit 42 Global Incident Response Report, which found that threat actors are now evolving their tactics, moving beyond traditional ransomware and data theft to focus on business disruption, AI-assisted attacks, and insider threats. According to the report, almost half of the security incidents (44%) involved a web browser.
Recently, ThaiCERT, a division under the National Cyber Security Agency (NCSA), reported that Thailand recorded 392 cybersecurity incidents between January and February 2025. The education sector accounted for the highest proportion of attacks (27%), followed by government agencies (17%), the banking and finance sector (17%), and private Thai commercial enterprises (12%). Notably, threats targeting banking and financial institutions primarily involved fraudulent websites designed to deceive the public. This closely aligns with the findings of the Unit 42 Global Incident Response Report, highlighting the prevalence of website fraud.
As financial institutions, healthcare providers, and government agencies across the globe face an unprecedented cyber threat landscape, regional regulators are strengthening Zero Trust frameworks, adopting AI-powered security solutions, and enforcing stricter compliance measures.
The shift from financial extortion to full-scale business disruption means enterprises must rethink their cyber defenses before an attack happens, particularly in sectors that rely on cloud and third-party vendors.
The 2025 Unit 42 Global Incident Response Report, which analyzed hundreds of major cyber incidents, aims to highlight how the increased sophistication of malicious actors is amplifying the challenges faced by businesses worldwide.
Key findings of the 2025 Unit 42 Global Incident Response Report include:
- Operational Disruption as a Primary Goal: Attackers are prioritizing sabotage over data theft, aiming to cripple businesses and maximize extortion. In 2024, 86% of incidents led to operational downtime or reputational damage.
- Surge in Insider Threats Linked to North Korea: Cases tripled in 2024, with operatives targeting contract-based technical roles at major tech firms, financial services, media, and government defense contractors. Advanced techniques, including hardware-based KVM-over-IP devices and Visual Studio Code tunneling, make detection more challenging.
- Accelerated Data Exfiltration: Attackers are exfiltrating data three times faster than in 2021, with 25% of cases seeing data stolen within five hours, and nearly 20% occurring in under an hour.
- Expanded Attack Surfaces: 70% of incidents involved three or more attack vectors, underscoring the need for comprehensive security across endpoints, networks, cloud environments, and human vulnerabilities. Web browsers remain a weak link, facilitating 44% of attacks via phishing, malicious redirects, and malware downloads.
- Phishing Resurges as Top Entry Point: 23% of attacks began with phishing, overtaking vulnerabilities as the leading attack vector. GenAI has made phishing campaigns more scalable, sophisticated, and difficult to detect.
“Cyber criminals targeting organizations in the Asia-Pacific and Japan region are no longer just stealing data, they are actively taking down entire operations,” said Philippa Cogswell, Vice President and Managing Partner, Unit 42, Asia-Pacific & Japan, Palo Alto Networks. “Traditional approaches to cybersecurity are no longer sufficient in addressing the visibility gaps and complexity challenges that organisations face today. To stay ahead of evolving threats, businesses must adopt AI-driven, automated security solutions that can outpace adversaries and provide comprehensive real-time protection.”
“The rapid shift in cybercriminal tactics highlights the urgent need for Thai organisations to strengthen their cybersecurity postures. Threat actors augment traditional ransomware and extortion with attacks designed to intentionally disrupt operations. Organisations must adopt a Zero Trust approach and leverage AI-driven security to mitigate evolving threats. The 2025 Unit 42 Global Incident Response Report findings reinforce the importance of proactive defence strategies to safeguard Thailand’s critical infrastructure and digital economy.” said Piya Jitnimit, Country Manager Palo Alto Networks Thailand.
Data for this report was sourced from more than 500 cases Unit 42 responded to between October 2023 and December 2024, as well as from other case data going back to 2021. The affected organizations were headquartered in 38 unique countries, including the U.S. and those based in Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific.
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16 April 2025Technologyhttps://www.thestorythailand.com/?p=151744 - Sustainability progress to 2030 delivering value for Hongkong Land
In 2024, Hongkong Land made significant strides towards its Sustainability Framework 2030 goals.
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In 2024, Hongkong Land made significant strides towards its Sustainability Framework 2030 goals. The Company has already met and exceeded several targets due to decarbonisation efforts, the transformation of LANDMARK in Tomorrow’s CENTRAL, innovative tenant partnerships, and various CSR initiatives.
Progress to net zero: Reducing our science-based target carbon emissions
Hongkong Land has achieved a 33.3% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 carbon emissions against the 2019 baseline. The Company has also improved its commercial waste diversion rate to 48%, progressing to the 2030 target which is set at 50%.
By enhancing its bespoke embodied carbon tools and updating its emissions factor databases, the Company successfully advanced the granularity of its sustainability efforts along the supply chain. Beyond these achievements, Hongkong Land has reduced operational disruption and increased asset value through enhancement upgrades and energy efficiency measures with an estimated annual savings of US$1 million.
Reinvesting in existing assets to accelerate decarbonisation pathway
Hongkong Land has a long history of reinvesting in existing assets, ensuring each building not only withstands the test of time but also meets the latest global green building certification standards.
In 2024, Hongkong Land’s sustainability efforts were once again recognised by esteemed ESG indices and rating agencies such as Global Real Estate Sustainability Benchmark (GRESB), the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index, and the S&P Global Sustainability Yearbook 2025.
Hongkong Land has set a new benchmark in the city by becoming the first developer to achieve “Triple Platinum” status across its entire Hong Kong commercial portfolio. 96% of Hongkong Land’s leasing portfolio has attained the second-highest ratings or above for green building certification, and 70% of the portfolio is WELL certified. The Company is committed to maintaining the highest efficiency of its existing buildings, continuously reducing its existing portfolio’s carbon footprint and steadily progressing towards the goal of 100% certification for existing leasing portfolios by 2030.
Always forward: Collaborating with tenants and partners to have greater positive environmental impact
The Tenant Sustainability Partnership Programme (TSPP) was launched in 2023 to cultivate collaboration between Hongkong Land and its tenants. By the end of the first year, 23% of the Company’s total Central lettable office area – over 840,000 sq. ft. – had joined the TSPP. The TSPP has since expanded to properties on the Chinese mainland.
Demolition materials account for a large proportion of a project’s total construction waste. Hongkong Land conducted a circularity study before the commencement of Tomorrow’s CENTRAL and set a 75% waste diversion rate target. The Company collaborated with contractors, suppliers and academia to identify reuse, recycle and waste reduction opportunities throughout the project.
Michael Smith, Chief Executive of Hongkong Land, said: “Meeting a number of our 2030 sustainability targets ahead of schedule reflects our commitment to a sustainable future as we think in generations and create lasting value for all our stakeholders. ESG leadership is fundamental to our operations, and these milestones demonstrate our ability to align business excellence with sustainable values.”
For comprehensive details on Hongkong Land’s sustainability performance, kindly access the full Sustainability Performance Report 2024.
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16 April 2025Sustainabilityhttps://www.thestorythailand.com/?p=151746 - Bangchak holds 2025 E-AGM approves 2024 dividend payment at 1.05 baht per share
Bangchak Corporation Public Company Limited held its 2025 Annual General Meeting of Shareholders (AGM) via electronic media.
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Bangchak Corporation Public Company Limited held its 2025 Annual General Meeting of Shareholders (AGM) via electronic media. The meeting was chaired by Pol. Gen. Suwat Jangyodsuk, Chairman of the Board, with Chaiwat Kovavisarach, Group Chief Executive Officer and President of Bangchak Corporation, along with the Board of Directors, executive management, auditors, and legal advisors in attendance. The meeting took place at the Baimai meeting room, M Towers, Bangchak Corporation Head Office, on 11 April 2025.
The meeting considered and approved all agenda items presented. In addition to reporting the company’s 2024 performance and approving the financial statements for the fiscal year ending 31 December 2024, the company’s shareholding and management restructuring was also approved. The meeting also approved the allocation of profits for dividend payment for the second half of 2024 at THB 0.45 per share. Combined with the interim dividend of THB 0.60 per share paid for the first half of the year, the total dividend for 2024 amounts to THB 1.05 per share. The dividend payment is scheduled for 24 April 2025.
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