BUSAN, South Korea, Nov. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- "Unearthing Qiddiya" the global IRL Gaming tour continues. This time with a stop in Busan, South Korea at G-Star where over 250,000 gamers, 1,000 exhibitors and publishers from 40+ countries will gather at the largest gaming convention in Korea, marking its 20th anniversary this year.
With Korea serving as the birthplace of esports, Qiddiya Gaming is unearthing the first peeks into the lore and gameplay of OUTPOST OMEGAâ„¢. This space-narrative, IRL FPS (first-person shooter) is a game of survival with one mission: outlast your opponents. Eliminate deadly mutant Predaplantsâ„¢ that have overtaken the research station in orbit.
Playtest the game against your favorite Esports pros, K-Pop stars, creators and celebrities including: IVE's Jang Wonyoung, members from QWER (Chodan), THE BOYZ (Younghoon, Q), ZEROBASEONE (Zhang Hao, Sung Han Bin, Park Gun Wook), ICHILLIN'; plus Gen.G PUBG, KimBlue, Bonox2, BigHead, 972, Rezina, Friendshiping, Kim Deonmo, and Olympian pistol silver medalist, Kim Yeji.
Experience the lore with original music remixed by local Korean DJ Justin Oh, streaming on Spotify. Earn daily rewards including a signed poster by key artist Hugh Fleming, Outpost Omega gear, ASUS gaming peripherals, and a chance at the first relic in the game, an original Predaplantâ„¢ statue.
Follow @qiddiyagaming on Instagram and X for more on OUTPOST OMEGAâ„¢ and IRL Gaming.
OUTPOST OMEGA™ powered by Qiddiya Gaming is open daily 10am - 6pm, November 14th - Sunday, November 17th at BEXCO │Busan Exhibition Center 2, Hall 4. 30 APEC-ro, Haeundae-gu, Busan, South Korea.
The Lore of OUTPOST OMEGAâ„¢
Outpost Omega is a research station on a mysterious planet. For decades, scientists on the station have been experimenting with creatures and plants from the local habitat but suddenly, two disasters occur at once.
The wormhole collapses, leaving the station residents trapped in another galaxy. At the same time, the experiments go horrifically wrong and the plants and creatures mutate, turning their newly-acquired, terrifying and lethal power on the humans.
The only chance of salvation is a transport ship: 'Hurley'. It's docked at Shackleton Station, which is in orbit. The crew and residents of Outpost Omega must battle the mutant plants and creatures, whilst attempting to collect a vital asset as part of their desperate bid to make it out alive.
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About Qiddiya City
Qiddiya City is Qiddiya's inaugural project; a new global destination built from scratch on the foundations of play. Located at the heart of the Tuwaiq Mountains just 40 minutes from Riyadh, the vibrant city brings entertainment, sports, and culture together in a way never seen before.
Upon completion, Qiddiya City will offer a high quality of life to residents and visitors with a wide range of attractions and experiences, including a global center for gaming and esports, a multi-use stadium, golf courses, a motorsports area with racetrack, a water theme park and a Six Flags theme park.
With Qiddiya's "Power of Play" philosophy at its heart, the city is designed to host some of the world's biggest sports competitions, festivals, concerts, and cultural events. Sustainability and well-being have also been woven into its urban plan, with residential, retail, and office spaces blended with extensive green zones, cultural centers, and top-tier healthcare and education facilities. https://qiddiya.com/qiddiya-city
About Qiddiya Gaming & Esports District
Launched in December 2023, the Qiddiya Gaming & Esports District is a world first in-real-life (IRL) Gaming and Esports District, attracting gamers from across the globe and cementing Saudi Arabia as the industry's rapidly-growing global epicenter. Located prominently within Qiddiya City, the Gaming & Esports District will be home to multiple dedicated esports venues — one of which will be among the top three largest in the world — plus next-gen facilities that will host up to 25 top-tier esports clubs at once, each with dedicated facilities like scrim rooms and strategy theater –– and the regional headquarters of leading video game companies. The vibrant space covers more than 500,000 square meters of gaming space and aims to attract 10 million visits annually, with 100,000 square meters set aside for retail, dining and entertainment venues.
Qiddiya Gaming's recent high-profile announcements include: Esports World Cup Founding Partner and future home to the annual event featuring a 60M dollar prize pool, a five-year strategic partnership with ESL FaceIt Group tapping into Counter-Strike, DOTA, and Fortnite gaming communities, sponsorship of Moonton MPL Leagues, featuring the world's fastest growing mobile game, Mobile Legends: Bang Bang, presenting partner of the Esports Awards and New Global Sport Conference. In addition, Qiddiya Gaming is on tour rolling out "IRL GAMING" at events across the globe including: Gamescom, EVO, Tokyo Game Show, G-Star and more. https://qiddiya.com/qiddiya-city/gaming
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Qiddiya's IRL Gaming tour stops at G-Star in Busan, South Korea with an immersive FPS gaming experience introducing the lore unearthing OUTPOST OMEGA™, one of the IRL Gaming zones in the world's first city built for play
Qiddiya's IRL Gaming tour stops at G-Star in Busan, South Korea with an immersive FPS gaming experience introducing the lore unearthing OUTPOST OMEGA™, one of the IRL Gaming zones in the world's first city built for play
Cisco is leading the IoT revolution with its sophisticated cloud-driven automation, providing enterprises with the seamless management of billions of connected devices across industries, including manufacturing, mining, healthcare, automotive, and utilities.
SAN ANTONIO, Nov. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Frost & Sullivan recently researched the Mobile IoT Platforms industry and based on its findings, recognized Cisco with the 2024 Global Company of the Year Award. Cisco is a world-leading networking and telecommunications hardware, software, and technology provider that excels in developing and deploying advanced IoT and mobility solutions.
Cisco's groundbreaking IoT Control Center and Mobility Services Platform help businesses manage and connect IoT devices and networks. Together they simplify the integration, management, and security of IoT networks, providing scalable solutions that address the increasing demand for connected devices. Cisco's IoT Control Center enables seamless device connectivity, provisioning, and management at scale, helping businesses streamline operations and improve efficiency. The platform is also highly automated, has thousands of rules for various IoT use cases, and integrates advanced artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) capabilities to optimize performance.
The company's trendsetting approach to IoT connectivity management is further enhanced by its collaboration with communication service providers. This collaboration accelerates the deployment of IoT devices and offers secure connectivity across public and private networks, positioning Cisco as a global leader in IoT and ensuring sustained growth and a superior customer experience.
"The Cisco IoT Control Center and Mobility Services Platform demonstrate Cisco's commitment to addressing unmet needs in the dynamic domain of IoT and wireless connectivity," said Renato Pasquini, Research Vice President at Frost & Sullivan.
By continuing to innovate and expand its IoT and 5G offerings, Cisco provides services providers and enterprises with the tools to meet the growing demand for secure, scalable, and cost-effective IoT solutions, ensuring they remain competitive in a rapidly evolving digital landscape. The Cisco Mobility Services Platform, which includes its public and private 5G offerings, accelerates the deployment of secure, high-bandwidth, and low-latency services. Additionally, Cisco's innovative mass-scale IoT solutions and integration of AI- and ML-based cost optimization and anomaly detection tools clearly demonstrate the company's forward-thinking approach to IoT management. Cisco's multiple licensing tiers provide consumption model options while addressing nearly all conceivable IoT use cases.
Moreover, Cisco's influence in the IoT sector extends to more than 60 telecom operators globally, including giants like AT&T and Telstra. These partnerships, coupled with Cisco's commitment to improving the customer experience, solidify its position as the Global Company of the Year and set the company apart as one of the most promising businesses in the mobile IoT platforms industry.
"Cisco's managed IoT devices grew from 222 million in 2022 to 256 million in 2023, with significant contribution of connected cars, that represented 103 million of the total connections in 2023. In addition to connected cars, Cisco has a strong presence in applications such as smart meters, fleet management telematics, security and automation and retail point of sale (PoS), which helps propel sustained growth and creates a strong leadership position," noted Pasquini. More than 50 percent of this device base is served by a Cisco-hosted core network integrated with IoT Control Center, enabling Cisco to rapidly deliver innovations, especially for sophisticated use cases like connected cars.
"Being named Frost & Sullivan's 2024 Company of the Year in the Mobile IoT Industry is a tremendous honor," said Masum Mir, Senior Vice President and General Manager for Cisco Networking's Provider Mobility business. "Cisco IoT Control Center supercharges our Mobility Services Platform, delivering unparalleled management and control over IoT devices across diverse mobile networks. This streamlines operations and empowers businesses to scale their connected services with ease."
Each year, Frost & Sullivan presents a Company of the Year Award to the organization that demonstrates excellence in terms of growth strategy and implementation in its field. The award recognizes a high degree of innovation with products and technologies, and the resulting leadership in terms of customer value and market penetration.
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Cisco Earns Frost & Sullivan's 2024 Global Company of the Year Award for Transforming IoT Connectivity with Its Comprehensive IoT Control Center and Mobility Services Platform
