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SBS Australia
07-07-2025
- Business
- SBS Australia
WA State Team vs Persebaya: 'Introducing Surabaya football culture to Australia'
The international match between the Western Australia State Team against Persebaya Surabaya will be played at the Sam Kerr Football Centre in Western Australia on 9 July 2025. The best soccer players in the state will face off against Indonesia's Liga 1 team in an event also referred to as marking 35 years of sister-state relations between Western Australia and East Java, with Surabaya as its capital city. SBS Indonesian interviewed representatives from both sides ahead of the match, namely Jamie Harnwell, CEO of Football West which is the governing body of football in Western Australia, and Azrul Ananda, CEO of Persebaya Surabaya. Football West's CEO Jamie Harnwell (L), Persebaya Suarabaya's CEO Azrul Ananda (R). Credit: Supplied/Football West/Persebaya 'I think Australia is, in a sporting context, one of the best in the world,' Persebaya's CEO Azrul Ananda said. "How [the country] with not that many of population but its achievements on a world level are incredible. That means Australia is doing something right and we can certainly learn a lot from it.' According to Mr Ananda, this is the first time an Indonesian professional club conducting a training and a match in Australia that are not related to any competitions. 'It's totally our own initiative, a collaboration initiative with the Australian side,' he said. Men's WA State Team's head coach Ian Ferguson, captain Aryn Williams and Football West General Manager – Football David Lewis. Credit: Supplied/Football West The match is also part of Football West's partnership with Persebaya, marked by the signing of a three-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in December 2024, with commitment to player development and exchange programs. Football West CEO Jamie Harnwell said they were delighted to welcome their close colleague from Surabaya back to Perth and had been fortunate with the involvement of former Perth Glory coach, Ian Ferguson, in the team. 'The players have enjoyed the training sessions, they've been very intense and everyone is trying to put their hand up to be in that starting eleven,' said Mr Harnwell. We want to introduce Surabaya football culture there. Azrul Ananda, CEO of Persebaya Surabaya Meanwhile, Mr Ananda said he also brought a group of Persebaya supporters, known as Bonek (Bondo Nekat), adding that their supporters were 'different from other supporters'. Listen to the full podcast. Listen to SBS Indonesian on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays at 3pm. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram , and don't miss our podcasts.
Daily Record
06-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
What to expect from from Ayrshire's new Tales restaurant at famous Brig o' Doon
We sample some of the food on offer at the iconic venue following a comprehensive makeover. After a £2.5 million renovation, the Brig o' Doon House Hotel in Alloway has officially open it's new restaurant - Tales. Ayrshire Live were invited along to the soft launch of the restaurant before it opened on Monday, June 6. For regulars of the previous Coven restaurant at the hotel or those who have never visited before, here's what you can expect from the new Tales restaurant. It is like nothing has changed on entering the hotel with the original monochrome chequered tile flooring still in place. Walk a little further though, and you are welcomed into the new lounge bar which prefaces the restaurant. The cosy seating offers an opportunity for diners to get a quiet drink before their meal. Once seated by the hostess, you can fully take in the surrounds of the new restaurant. A stunning mural depicting a scene from Robert Burn's Tam O' Shanter adorns the interior wall which is designed to reflect the theme of the restaurant - it's all about telling the next tale. Behind the floor to ceiling windows around the rest of the room is the view the revamp was made to picture - the Brig o' Doon itself and the banks of the river. Look closely at the waters on a sunny day and you might just catch a glint of silver - it is rumoured that a previous owner of the hotel lost silverware in the river. A piano sits in the corner and the resident pianist creates the ambiance for the evening - a relaxed, acoustic vibe perfect so as not to disturb but there ready to step in for a lull in the conversation. The menu has been created by head chef Ian Ferguson who sadly passed away recently. His colleagues though have stepped up to the plate to deliver his vision. On our visit, we combined the Buttermilk Chicken Bites and BBQ Pulled Beef Bao Buns starters which made an excellent combination to share - the bao buns presented in a traditional wooden dish. For the main course, we sampled the Traditional Steak Pie and 8oz Fillet Steak - both served with perfectly cooked spring greens. With flaky pastry and tender meat, the steak pie was an instant hit while the fillet was accompanied by a side of man 'n' cheese. Delicious desserts followed - the Scottish Sundae bringing iconic Scottish ingredients together and the Raspberry and White Chocolate Tiramisu proving to be an excellent twist on an Italian favourite. With a relaxed, modern which remains true to the hotel's identity and a £20 two-course market menu offering a more affordable option, the new restaurant is worth a visit whether your familiar with the old place or not.
Business Wire
20-05-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
SiFive Collaborates with Red Hat to Support Red Hat Enterprise Linux for RISC-V
BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--SiFive, the gold standard for RISC-V, today announced a collaboration with Red Hat, the world's leading provider of enterprise open source solutions, to bring Red Hat Enterprise Linux support to the rapidly growing RISC-V community. Red Hat Enterprise Linux 10 is available in developer preview on the SiFive HiFive Premier TM P550 platform. This is an exciting expansion of the fast-growing global software ecosystem for RISC-V Share The SiFive HiFive Premier TM P550 provides a proven, high-performance RISC-V CPU development platform. Adding support for Red Hat Enterprise Linux 10, the latest version of the world's leading enterprise Linux platform, enables developers to create, optimize, and release new applications for the next generation of enterprise servers and cloud infrastructure on the RISC-V architecture. 'Empowering the software developer community is an important part of realizing our vision to enable our partners to deliver systems with a meaningfully lower total cost of ownership than incumbent platforms,' said Ian Ferguson, VP, Vertical Markets at SiFive. 'Delivering Red Hat Enterprise Linux 10 developer preview on the popular SiFive HiFive Premier P550 provides a strong foundation to inspire the next generation of enterprise workloads and AI applications optimized for RISC-V.' RISC-V provides enterprises and datacenter companies the flexibility needed to meet strict cost, power, and performance needs in the AI era. Both Red Hat and SiFive are active participants in the RISC-V Software Ecosystem (RISE) Project that is focused on optimizing open source software for deployment in RISC-V-based systems. SiFive's high performance RISC-V technology is already being used by large organizations to meet compute-intensive AI and machine learning workloads in the datacenter. 'The continued adoption of open source and open standard technologies continues to accelerate innovation across the industry,' said Ronald Pacheco, senior director, Red Hat Enterprise Linux Product and Ecosystem Strategy, Red Hat. 'With the growing demand for RISC-V, we are pleased to collaborate with SiFive to support Red Hat Enterprise Linux 10 deployments on SiFive HiFive Premier P550 to further empower developers with the power of the world's leading enterprise Linux platform wherever and however they choose to deploy.' The developer preview of Red Hat Enterprise Linux 10 is initially available for use on the SiFive HiFive Premier P550 platform. SiFive is collaborating with Red Hat to prepare Red Hat's product portfolio for future intersection with RISC-V server hardware from a diverse set of RISC-V suppliers. "Native Red Hat Enterprise Linux support on SiFive's HiFive Premier P550 board offers developers a substantial enterprise-grade toolchain for RISC-V. This is a pivotal step forward in enabling a full-stack ecosystem around open RISC-V hardware,' said Dave Altavilla, Principal Analyst – HotTech Vision and Analysis. To learn more about the SiFive HiFive Premier P550 development platform, please visit: About SiFive As the pioneers who introduced RISC-V to the world, SiFive is transforming the future of compute by bringing the limitless potential of RISC-V to the highest performance and most data-intensive applications in the world. SiFive's RISC-V compute platforms have enabled leading technology companies around the world to innovate, optimize and deliver the most advanced solutions of tomorrow across every market segment of chip design, including artificial intelligence, machine learning, automotive, data center, mobile, and consumer. With SiFive, the future of RISC-V has no limits. Red Hat, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, and the Red Hat logo, are trademarks or registered trademarks of Red Hat, Inc. or its subsidiaries in the U.S. and other countries. Linux® is the registered trademark of Linus Torvalds in the U.S. and other countries.
Daily Record
12-05-2025
- Business
- Daily Record
Historic Ayrshire restaurant to reopen after 'elegant' renovation
The restaurant, which has doubled in capacity to 90 covers, is housed in a purpose-built wraparound extension with "unspoiled sweeping views" overlooking the River Doon. A historic Ayrshire restaurant is set to reopen later this month after undergoing an extension and renovation. The Brig o' Doon in Alloway will welcome guests to the new Tales restaurant from Friday, May 29. A brand new menu has been put together to accompany the new restaurant following a series of four taster sessions. In January, the restaurant closed at the hotel for a "complete makeover" but functions have continued to be held. Purchased by the RAD Group from Costley & Costley in 2022, the Brig o' Doon has undergone a number of changes as the new owners invest in the hotel, restaurant and wedding venue. RAD Group say the name for the new restaurant, Tales, was inspired by the rich storytelling heritage of Robert Burns. Taster sessions were led and hosted by group executive head chef Ian Ferguson and co-owner Vivien Kyle, giving guests a sneak peek at both the new Scottish menu and the newly extended dining space. The restaurant, which has doubled in capacity to 90 covers, is housed in a purpose-built wraparound extension with "unspoiled sweeping views" overlooking the River Doon. The "romantic" interiors have been personally curated by Vivien Kyle and will feature "earthy tones, soft textures, and rich furnishings, alongside a hand-painted mural, bespoke art, and sculptural lighting". The space also includes booths, an "elegant" private dining room and an outdoor terrace perfect for summer drinks and alfresco dining. Speaking about the taster sessions, Ian Ferguson said: 'Coming back to Brig o' Doon after 25 years feels incredibly special, and to launch a restaurant like Tales here is a real honour. 'These taste sessions were a brilliant way to connect with our guests and the local community, and their feedback has helped shape a menu that celebrates the best of Scottish produce while telling a story with every dish. 'We can't wait to welcome everyone through the doors and share what we've created.'
Associated Press
20-03-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
PINATA Partners with Allied Beverage Group to Launch National Accounts Command Center for the Alcohol Industry
PINATA, the leading provider of cloud-based collaborative workflow software for front-line execution, today announced the launch of its National Accounts Command Center, a first-of-its-kind platform developed in partnership with Allied Beverage Group to bring real-time execution tracking, compliance, and coordination to alcohol suppliers and distributors managing National Account programs at scale. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: Allied Beverage Group, one of the top-ten wine and spirits distributors in the U.S., worked closely with PINATA to refine and optimize the platform to ensure it addresses the real-world execution challenges of suppliers and distributors navigating complex National Account programs. 'Allied Beverage Group is a leader in executional excellence, and we partnered to develop a system that sets a new industry standard,' said Ian Ferguson, CEO of PINATA. 'Winning a National Account placement is just the beginning - the real challenge is execution. For too long, suppliers and distributors have relied on disconnected tools, email chains, and spreadsheets to track compliance and performance. The National Accounts Command Center changes that, giving teams real-time visibility and control to ensure every placement, activation, and compliance requirement is executed as planned.' Industry-Proven Execution at Scale The National Accounts Command Center is the first execution platform purpose-built for the complexities of National Account mandates and optionals in the alcohol industry. It provides: A Centralized Hub for National Account Execution – A real-time, single source of truth connecting suppliers, distributors, and field teams Automated Compliance & Activation Tracking – Data-driven monitoring ensures placements, promotions, and activations meet agreed-upon standards POD-Level Execution Gap Reports – Identifies compliance gaps and facilitates corrective actions before they impact sales Seamless Distributor & Field Team Collaboration – Built-in workflow automation, reporting, and task management tools keep all stakeholders aligned Allied Beverage Group served as a key validation partner in the platform's development, working with PINATA to optimize execution tracking across the complex National Accounts landscape—coordinating placements, compliance, and activation across hundreds of account partners and individual locations in both on-premise and off-premise environments. 'For distributors, staying aligned on National Account programs has always been a challenge due to the sheer volume of updates and inconsistent formats,' said Hana Konheim, Vice President of On-Premise Sales at Allied Beverage Group. 'PINATA's National Accounts solution streamlines communication, ensures compliance, and—most importantly—gives us actionable insights to work with our suppliers to drive incremental sales across accounts.' One Source of Truth: PINATA's Integrated Platform for the Alcohol Industry The National Accounts Command Center is just one part of PINATA's broader platform, designed to help every player in the Alcohol ecosystem manage complex workflows on a single end-to-end platform. PINATA powers a range of critical workflows for suppliers, distributors and execution partners, including: Sampling & Brand Ambassador Programs – Ensures compliance and effectiveness of in-store tastings and experiential activations. Retail Merchandising & Display Compliance – Tracks shelf placements, promotional displays, and retail execution at scale. Event-Based Execution & Experiential Programs – Provides real-time reporting and ROI tracking for brand activations. On-Premise Audits & Account Compliance – Verifies menu placements, pricing, and distributor execution across key accounts. By consolidating National Account execution, retail activation, field marketing, and compliance tracking into one platform, PINATA serves as the industry's single source of truth for execution—allowing suppliers, distributors, and execution partners to manage every touchpoint of their business with one integrated system. Click here to get started with PINATA's National Accounts Command Center! About PINATA PINATA is the leading cloud-based collaborative workflow platform purpose-built for industries that rely on front-line execution. From alcohol to CPG and retail, PINATA's cutting-edge technology transforms historically fragmented workflows into streamlined, data-driven systems—connecting corporate teams, regional managers, distributor partners, and field teams in real time. About Allied Beverage Group Allied Beverage Group is New Jersey's largest and most comprehensive wine and spirits distributor, ranking among the top ten beverage alcohol distributors in the U.S. Allied represents the product lines of the world's leading suppliers, servicing licensed package stores, restaurants, hotels, and clubs across New Jersey. Copyright Business Wire 2025. PUB: 03/20/2025 07:30 AM/DISC: 03/20/2025 07:33 AM
