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Unified Finance Starts Here: Welcome to a Connected Digital Era

Introduction

There was a time when managing personal finances felt like navigating a maze with locked gates at every turn. Visiting multiple banks, filling out the same forms repeatedly, waiting days or weeks for approvals — all these processes were not only inefficient but also disconnected. Customers had little access to their own data, and financial institutions closely guarded information within their silos.

Today, this landscape is changing. Open banking, powered by APIs, is dismantling barriers that once confined financial services to traditional systems. It is redefining how people interact with money, making financial access faster, smarter, and more personal than ever before.

From Locked Systems to Open Banking Ecosystems

In Southeast Asia, open banking is emerging as a powerful force for financial inclusion and innovation. Unlike conventional banking models, where institutions operate within closed systems, open banking facilitates secure data sharing with third parties, enabling users to have complete visibility and control over their financial information.

Why does this matter?

Enhanced Customer Experience: Users can compare loan offers, credit cards, or savings plans in real-time, leading to informed decisions.

Financial Inclusion: Small businesses and underserved segments gain instant access to credit and digital services.

Ecosystem Growth: Banks and fintech companies collaborate to create integrated services, combining strengths instead of competing in isolation.

The Role of APIs in Revolutionising Financial Services

At the heart of open banking lies API (Application Programming Interface) technology. APIs act as bridges that connect banks to fintech platforms, retailers, and other service providers seamlessly. This connectivity enables a level of convenience and personalisation that was unimaginable just a decade ago.

For example:

Instant Identity Verification: KYC APIs enable fast, secure user onboarding across platforms without redundant documentation.

Embedded Credit Checks: E-commerce and fintech apps can pull real-time credit scores to approve purchases or loans within seconds.

Integrated Savings Features: Travel apps embedding savings options or insurance offerings directly within the booking experience.

APIs are giving developers the tools to build and scale these services at remarkable speeds. What once took months of backend development can now be achieved within days, sometimes hours, enabling banks to stay competitive in a rapidly evolving digital market.

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How Hybrid Cloud and Modern Data Centers Are Reshaping BFSI Infrastructure

Introduction

The financial services industry is experiencing rapid technological evolution. As customer expectations grow and regulatory environments tighten, banks and financial institutions are under pressure to deliver seamless digital experiences without compromising security and compliance. In this context, hybrid cloud and modern data centers have emerged as critical enablers, redefining how the BFSI sector manages data, applications, and services.

Understanding Hybrid Cloud in BFSI

Hybrid cloud refers to an IT architecture that combines on-premise infrastructure with public and private cloud services. Unlike a purely public or private cloud approach, hybrid cloud provides BFSI organisations with the flexibility to keep critical applications and sensitive customer data in a private environment while leveraging the scalability and innovation of public cloud for other workloads.

For example, a bank may host its core banking applications within its private data center to comply with local data residency regulations but use public cloud services for customer analytics, digital onboarding solutions, or AI-driven chatbots to enhance customer experience.

Why Hybrid Cloud is Becoming Essential

The adoption of hybrid cloud in BFSI is not just a technological choice but a strategic imperative. Here’s why:

1. Flexibility and Agility

Banks operate in a highly dynamic market where customer needs and competitive pressures evolve rapidly. Hybrid cloud allows institutions to deploy new digital products and services quickly without overhauling legacy systems entirely. For instance, deploying an AI-powered fraud detection solution or integrating a new digital payment gateway becomes faster when cloud services are used in conjunction with existing infrastructure.

2. Scalability Without Heavy Capital Investments

Traditional on-premise infrastructure demands significant capital expenditure and planning for peak load capacity, often leading to underutilisation during non-peak times. Hybrid cloud provides on-demand scalability, ensuring resources are available when needed without locking capital in underutilised hardware.

3. Enhanced Compliance and Data Security

Data sovereignty is a significant concern in BFSI, with many countries enforcing strict regulations on where customer data can be stored. Hybrid cloud allows organisations to keep sensitive data within private environments while utilising public cloud for less sensitive operations, ensuring compliance without compromising operational efficiency.

4. Innovation Enablement

Cloud-native technologies such as machine learning, big data analytics, and blockchain are transforming banking processes. Hybrid cloud provides access to these innovations, allowing banks to test and deploy them with minimal risk and investment.

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The Future of Robotics and Automation in Manufacturing

Introduction

The idea of robots working alongside humans once seemed like science fiction. A few decades ago, seeing a toy car move on its own was enough to spark wonder. Fast forward to today, and robotics has evolved from playful gadgets to advanced machines driving entire industries. Nowhere is this transformation more visible than in manufacturing, where robotics and automation are redefining production, efficiency, and the workforce itself.

The upcoming Manufacturing IT Summit (MITS) Mumbai 2025 is more than just another gathering. It’s a milestone in this journey, bringing together leaders to explore how robotics is shaping the manufacturing sector’s future.

The Shift Towards Smart Manufacturing

The manufacturing world is no stranger to change. From steam engines to assembly lines, innovation has always powered progress. But today’s transformation is different. Robotics and automation are not just tools; they’re becoming the very foundation of modern manufacturing operations.

Why is this happening now?

Technological Maturity: Robotics hardware, AI algorithms, and connectivity solutions have become reliable and cost-effective.

Market Demands: Customers expect faster delivery, customisation, and consistent quality.

Workforce Dynamics: Ageing workforces and skill shortages make automation a necessity rather than a choice.

Intelligent Robotics: Machines That Think and Adapt

Traditional industrial robots were built for repetitive tasks. They were fast and precise but rigid, operating within fenced enclosures away from human workers. Today, robotics has evolved towards collaborative robots (cobots) — designed to work safely alongside humans on shared tasks.

Key features driving this shift include:

Adaptability: Modern robots are equipped with advanced sensors and AI capabilities, allowing them to adapt to changing environments and tasks without extensive reprogramming.

Humanoid Robotics: Some manufacturers are piloting humanoid robots capable of performing complex assembly tasks, using computer vision and natural language processing to understand and interact with human operators.

Self-Learning Abilities: Robotics systems can now use machine learning to optimise their operations over time, improving efficiency without manual intervention.

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The Impact of AI in Edge computing and Data centers

The world is Quickly Digitizing and Transforming due to the rise of AI. One of the key areas being impacted by AI is Edge Computing and Data

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Spend on Cybersecurity In Singapore and Southeast Asia

Introduction

Spending on Cybersecurity in Singapore and Southeast Asia has been increasing in recent years as businesses and organizations in the region recognize the importance of protecting their digital assets and data. According to a report by Cybersecurity Ventures, the cybersecurity market in Southeast Asia is expected to grow from $3.5 billion in 2020 to $10.5 billion by 2025, at a compound annual growth rate of 24.4%.

In Singapore the government has been actively promoting cybersecurity as a key priority. The Cyber Security Agency of Singapore (CSA) has launched several initiatives to strengthen the country’s cybersecurity posture, including the Cybersecurity Lab, which helps small and medium enterprises to enhance their cybersecurity capabilities, and the Cybersecurity Industry Partnership Programme, which facilitates collaboration between the government and the private sector.

Businesses in Singapore and SEA are investing in a range of cybersecurity measures, including

1.Network and endpoint security

This includes measures such as firewalls, antivirus software, and intrusion detection and prevention systems to protect against cyber threats.

2.Identity and access management

This involves implementing controls to ensure that only authorized users have access to sensitive data and systems.

3.Data protection

Businesses are investing in technologies such as encryption and data loss prevention to secure sensitive data.

4.Security awareness training

Many businesses are providing training to employees to help them understand how to identify and prevent cyber threats.

Conclusion

Overall, the growing awareness of cybersecurity risks in Singapore and SEA is driving increased spending on cybersecurity measures to protect against threats and ensure the continued operation and growth of businesses in the region.

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Role of Technical Leader in Wedding Planning Company

What constitutes a Technical team?

It constitutes a multidisciplinary team that includes experts in all of the companies core Values and its roles & the responsibilities of the Technical Team would ideally include in assuring that technical and local context is defined and integrated into a project that is being carried out.

Key attributes of a Leader?

The three tasks that are common to any leader would be envisioning, aligning followers to their vision, and ensuring execution of tasks within the team and the company and doing so with the following most desirable attributes of – honesty and integrity, ability to inspire others, commitment and passion, being a good communicator, decision-making capabilities, accountability, delegation and Empowerment, creativity and Innovation.

Now the various tasks that a technical leader would ideally undertake within a creative events and wedding planning company would ideally be as following

Manage and implement the day to day functions of business operations

Develop and build processes for every team within the company.

Establishing and enforcing policies that promote company culture & lead the companies mission and overall vision as a Account Manager / Director.

Overseeing the development of each project that runs through the company.

Builds processes, project deliverables, sets realistic deadlines and works closely with each executive, director and senior team members to ensure company growth, deliverables are being met, and team members are reaching their full potential.

Technical Leadership, Project Management, Process Development, Account Management, Software Development, Cloud Infrastructure, Machine Learning, Data Analytics, Data Engineering, Data Warehousing, and Data Pipelines to name a few.

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Role of Technical Leader in Wedding Planning Company

There are various tasks that a technical leader would ideally undertake within a creative events and wedding planning company

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Why Cloud Technology is The Future of Intelligent Manufacturing

Intelligent Manufacturing is a Comprehensive Manufacturing concept that uses Modern Manufacturing Technology to optimise production and prod

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Why Cloud Technology is The Future of Intelligent Manufacturing

Intelligent manufacturing is a comprehensive manufacturing concept that uses modern information and manufacturing technology to optimize production and product exchanges. It’s a revolutionary manufacturing model based on intelligent science and technology that improves the design, production, management, and integration of a specific product’s entire life cycle.

Smart sensors, adaptive decision-making models, Innovative Materials, Intelligent Gadgets, and Data Analytics can help with the full product life cycle. The efficiency of production, the quality of the products, and the level of service will all be improved.  And in the 4th Industrial Revolution, cloud computing will be critical in enabling the manufacturing industry to transform into Intelligent manufacturing.

The ‘4th Industrial Revolution,’ in which advanced technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), the Internet of Things (IoT), and Blockchain are blurring the barriers between the physical and digital worlds, has made Cloud computing a vital driver. Cloud computing is accelerating transformation and innovation across many industries around the globe. This is also true in the manufacturing sector. According to a report by Market Research Future, the cloud manufacturing market is predicted to reach USD 111.90 billion by 2024.

Some advantages of cloud

Scalability, Flexibility, and Development efficiency are just a few benefits of using cloud services rather than traditional on-premise computing capabilities.

Flexibility and scalability

One of the most significant benefits of using virtual infrastructure maintained by a service provider is the increased flexibility. On-demand cloud services can be created, configured, and terminated at the touch of a button.

Some Cloud Services even allow auto-scaling, which means the underlying computing resources automatically adjust to changing utilization rates. This adaptability is advantageous for applications with erratic load, short-lived applications such as prototypes or proofs-of-concept, and frequently changing infrastructure.

Profit margins grow due to lower overhead

According to AWS, the variable expenses of the cloud enable organizations to pay only for the resources they utilize.  As a result, they can decrease or eliminate the costs associated with running a data center. Businesses can increase their profit margins by avoiding the hefty costs of running their own data centers.

Flexibility in pricing

Costs are also flexible with cloud services. Many services offer consumption-based billing, which means clients are only charged for the services they actually use. On the other hand, static infrastructure configured for the maximum expected workload would need to be purchased and maintained in an on-premises scenario. This inflexibility can be overcome via the cloud.

Better product development and logistics

When integrated with cloud computing, IIoT facilities have access to real-time product usage data as well as consumer feedback. Quality issues can be handled on the production floor, resulting in less waste and lower mitigation costs. Machine learning applied to cloud data can give businesses actionable insights for future product development phases, resulting in higher revenue and customer happiness.

Conclusion

When it comes to technical transformation, cloud-native is the way to go, as it offers a significant competitive advantage.  This is why cloud manufacturing is the way of the future and why migrating networks to the cloud should be at the top of every manufacturer’s to-do list.

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Exploring the Future of BFSI with Technology in Singapore

Are you ready for an unforgettable experience at the BFSI IT Summit in Singapore? Get ready to hear from some of the brightest minds in the banking, financial services, and insurance industries on May 12th, 2023.

The theme of this year’s summit is “Transitioning into the Future with Web 3.0, Cloud, and Cybersecurity.” As part of this, attendees can expect to hear about a range of exciting topics, including

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Exploring the Future of BFSI with Technology.

The theme of this summit is Transitioning into the Future with Web 3.0 ,Cloud, and Cybersecurity. As part of this attendees can hear about E

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Unlocking Indonesia's Digital Potential.

Indonesia is Developing and Adopting a New Technologies to Leverage its Digital Economy for Sustainable Growth and Development.

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Mapping Out Indonesia’s Digital Economy

Introduction As Indonesia continues to urbanize, develop, and adopt new technologies, it finds itself at an important to build a truly digital economy and close the digital divide between urban and rural areas. With the right investments, policies, and innovations, Indonesia can capitalize on its youthful population, economic expansion, and technological readiness to emerge as a leader in Southeast Asia’s rapidly evolving digital landscape.

1. Rapid Growth of Internet Users  

Indonesia has witnessed exponential growth in internet users over the past decade, emerging as one of the largest online markets globally. As of 2022, Indonesia has over 200 million internet users, representing nearly 75% of its population. This massive user base reflects an internet penetration rate that has more than doubled since 2016 when it stood at just 34%. Indonesia’s immense and growing internet user base signals the sheer scale of its digital economy’s potential. Tremendous opportunities exist for businesses providing digital services, e-commerce, content, and more. Indonesia offers one of the world’s most sizable markets for online activities, engagement, and transactions. With the right strategies and localization, brands can gain valuable traction in this high-growth environment.

2. Booming E-Commerce Industry

Indonesia’s e-commerce industry has experienced explosive growth over the past decade, transforming digital commerce and opening doors for innovative startups and businesses. The sector is projected to reach an astounding market value of over $100 billion by 2025 according to a report by Google and Temasek. Several factors have fuelled Indonesia’s e-commerce boom. With over 60% of the population now online and nearly 400 million internet users expected by 2025, Indonesians are rapidly embracing online shopping and e-payments. The country has a massive and young consumer base, including an expanding middle class with higher disposable incomes seeking convenience and variety. Indonesian startups like Tokopedia, Bukalapak and Traveloka have capitalized on this growth by developing e-commerce and online travel platforms tailored to local consumer needs and behaviours. Established corporations are also investing heavily in Indonesian e-commerce, with Sea Group’s Shopee and Alibaba’s Lazada among the major players. E-commerce enables businesses of all sizes to sell beyond their local area and reach wider audiences. It opens new opportunities for Indonesian merchants and brands while providing more choice for consumers. With e-commerce projected to continue its steep trajectory, Indonesia’s Digital Economy has huge potential to transform commerce, generate jobs and uplift living standards.

3. Startups and Innovation

The Indonesian startup scene is vibrant with new ideas and innovations addressing key needs and opportunities in the market. Major sectors seeing growth and investment include e-commerce, fintech, healthcare, logistics, and social media. In addition to e-commerce and fintech, sectors like healthcare, media, logistics and education have seen new innovative startups emerge. The startup ecosystem is rapidly evolving, with Indonesian unicorns disrupting traditional industries and investors flocking in to tap the nation’s digital potential.

Fintech

Digital payments have massive headroom for growth with cash payments still dominating. Innovative services around payments, lending, investments and insurance can tap into Indonesia’s unbanked population. – Cryptocurrency and blockchain solutions also have an emerging appeal, especially for cross-border remittances and investments.

Agriculture

Applying technology to improve agriculture productivity and supply chains is an urgent need. Digital tools for precision farming, farm-to-table marketplaces and fintech for smallholder farmers have fertile ground. Healthcare

Telemedicine and other health tech innovations can expand access and affordability of healthcare especially in remote parts of the archipelago. – Digital insurance, lending and other fintech solutions tailored for healthcare also have substantial room for growth.

Education

Indonesia has over 50 million students but limited education infrastructure. Ed-tech solutions for K-12, higher education and vocational training can help democratize access. – Massive scope exists for education marketplaces, online learning platforms, digital content and tools.

4. Challenges and Risks

Indonesia’s digital landscape is not without its challenges. While the opportunities for growth are immense, businesses must navigate various risks and roadblocks.  

Regulatory Issues

Indonesia has historically had a restrictive regulatory environment for digital businesses and startups. Onerous licensing requirements, limits on foreign investment and ownership, and lack of data protection laws have hampered development. However the government has recently taken steps to ease regulations, but the legal and compliance landscape remains complex. Businesses must ensure strict adherence to avoid hefty penalties.

Talent Shortage

The rapid digital growth has led to a severe shortage of skilled tech talent. Local universities are not producing enough qualified graduates to meet demand. As a result, wages have surged, making it difficult for startups to compete against foreign companies. Building a skilled local workforce remains an urgent priority. Initiatives are underway to provide more extensive digital skills training.

Infrastructure Gaps

While internet usage has exploded, infrastructure gaps persist, especially in rural areas. Low fixed broadband penetration forces many to rely solely on mobile connections. Network congestion and intermittent connectivity impede the growth of data-heavy services like video streaming. Massive investment is required to upgrade networks and data centers across the archipelago. Nonetheless, infrastructure is improving steadily, promising even faster growth ahead.

5. Government Support

The Indonesian government has recognized the importance of the digital economy and has implemented various initiatives and policies to support its continued development. Some key examples include: – The National E-Commerce Roadmap launched in 2017 outlines strategies for growing e-commerce in Indonesia. It aims to increase the value of e-commerce to $130 billion by 2020. The roadmap focuses on areas like taxation, logistics, and cybersecurity. – Indonesia’s digital economy is expected to contribute $133 billion to GDP by 2025. To support this, the government established the e-commerce roadmap which serves as a guideline for growing the digital economy. – The government plans to invest over $70 billion in Digital Infrastructure improvements between 2020-2024. This includes expansions of broadband networks, data centers, cloud computing systems, and other IT infrastructures to enable digital growth. – Tax incentives introduced in 2018 provide relief for tech startups and companies focused on R&D. This helps nurture domestic innovation and attract foreign investment into the digital sector.

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The Impact of AI in Edge computing and Data centers

The world is Quickly Digitizing and Transforming due to the rise of AI. One of the key areas being impacted by AI is Edge Computing and Data

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The Impact of AI in Edge computing and Data centers

Introduction

The world as we know it is rapidly Digitizing and transforming with the prevalence of AI. One of the many areas being impacted by AI is Edge Computing and Data Centers. Data processing becomes the central idea, with data being at the tips of your fingers and everywhere you see. Technology helps in delivering data and opens doors to heightened efficiency. This blog revolves around Artificial Intelligence’s effect on edge computing and data centers.

Edge computing

This computer model brings power to data processing. It refers to networks or devices near a user. What it does is process the generated data faster, leading to high action results. It has numerous advantages, including improvement of physical asset management and creative novel and innovative human experiences. Internet of Things (IoT) devices, sensors, and vehicles are edge devices. It can improve customer engagement, retail experiences, and upskilling of workers. To combine the prowess of Artificial Intelligence and edge computing, we have edge AI.

Edge AI

It brings speedy performance in computing abilities to edge computing. It allows Artificial Intelligence applications to run directly on devices and handles data processing in milliseconds. This helps in bringing efficiency to autonomous vehicles or devices that require proactive and decisive decision-making. This also protects sensitive data and is energy-efficient. Security cameras with this technology can assess suspicious activities effectively, while industrial applications benefit from monitoring and adjustments in production processes in real time.

Talking about autonomous vehicles brings to the forefront the need for the combined working of Industrial IoT and edge computing. This vehicle has to detect activity and scenarios of pedestrians, vehicles, roads, and street signs, and monitor its system.

Industrial IoT

It refers to the employment of smart devices in industrial applications. Industrial IoT makes use of sensors and smart devices to capture, move, and detect changes in levels of temperature. It also helps in automating procedures for efficiency, safety, data delivery for analysis, and making sure all the processes happen promptly.

Quantum computing

Apart from edge computing, this technology makes use of quantum theory. This can enhance the way challenges in finance and logistics are dealt with. It can solve complex problems that traditional computers are unable to do. Quantum computing can help in building effective investment portfolios in retail and finance. It can create improved trading simulators and detect fraud effectively. In the healthcare industry, it can be deployed to discover new drugs and aid in the curation of genetically focused treatment. This can revolutionize the research in DNA. In security systems, this technology can design enhanced data encryption for increased security. It can form better ways to employ light systems to signal house or property intrusion by trespassers. It can be utilized for planning for aircraft and traffic. Quantum computing is a fairly new development in progress that uses quantum computers.

Cloud computing

This makes use of traditional computers unlike the previous one. It is a delivery model that boosts the efficiency of AI. AI helps in automating processes, improves data management, aids in strategic decision-making, makes effective data analysis, and enhances security. AI helps in the reduction of manual errors and provides better interconnectedness between users. It also facilitates in generating traffic to draw in more visitors to the website.

Natural language processing

To understand how AI as a technology is a game-changer, let’s look at NLP. This is a branch of AI that helps how we interact with computers and effectively interpret textual data. Natural language processing enables computers to make sense of data and generate very human-like communication and data. Natural language processing produces natural language by amalgamating techniques from machine learning, computer science, and linguistics to provide personalized, contextual, and precise support to users. NLP can aid as a virtual assistant who caters to the user’s questions, fulfills tasks, and offers answers to questions in a natural language. It also facilitates global connectivity by enabling cross-communication across different languages. It is also an effective means of assessing market and consumer needs by providing sentiment analysis.  

Edge machine learning

Machine learning is a subdivision of Artificial Intelligence. Edge computing can be combined with AI or ML applications on edge devices such as sensors and devices to get prompt data processing. It allows for effective collection, analysis, identification of patterns, and initiation of fast action without the dependence on traditional cloud networks.

Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Data Centers

To optimize the power of AI, rigorous computing and large data storage are required. Data centers are physical locations containing computing infrastructure like servers, network equipment, drives for data storage, and more. These help businesses to bring their growing equipment that may be distributed across various locations and branches in one place. This increases cost-effectiveness and allows businesses to get help from third-party data centers. The various advantages of data centers are that they provide backup power supplies, replicate data across machines in case of a disaster, provide facilities with controlled temperatures to increase the life expectancy of the machines, and more effective security measures can be implemented in line with data laws. AI and machine learning are taking data center operations to newer heights. AI helps manage resources through predictive analysis. AI helps with cost savings, improved delivery, work management, and security against power outages.

Network Infrastructure

To supplement the advantages of Artificial Intelligence, network infrastructure comes into the picture. This refers to systems, devices, and applications that help in communication between users. In organizations, admins can monitor data access, ensuring increased security. This allows for sound monitoring of any issues that may arise in the network, leading to decreased disruptions in operations and ensuring the overall productivity of the organization. AI Data Center Network is a specialized network infrastructure curated to enrich the powers of AI and Machine Learning. This allows for a maximized ability to handle a load of data and fast data processing.

Conclusion

The synergy of computing and AI can create a dynamic workforce, increasing efficiency and processing large amounts of data in a short amount of time. The scalability and productivity of IT infrastructure will skyrocket with the precision and ability of AI to simplify complex data and provide beneficial insight. Organizations will profit from the united forces of cloud, edge, and quantum computing and AI coming together to increase the capacity to process data. Streamlining operations will be a smooth-sailing business allowing for more productivity and innovation.

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