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Category: Artificial Intelligence

  • MIL-OSI USA: Trahan, Blumenthal Lead Bipartisan, Bicameral Legislation to Strengthen Research & Treatment Development for Brain Cancers

    Source: United States House of Representatives – Congresswoman Lori Trahan (D-MA-03)

    WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congresswoman Lori Trahan (MA-03), a member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee’s Health Subcommittee, and U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) reintroduced the Bolstering Research and Innovation Now (BRAIN) Act, bipartisan legislation to strengthen research and treatment development for brain tumors and to improve the accessibility of brain tumor health care. U.S. Senators Jack Reed (D-RI), John Barrasso (R-WY) and Mike Rounds (R-SD), as well as Representatives Kim Schrier (D-WA-08), Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA-08) and John Joyce (R-PA-13) joined Trahan and Blumenthal in introducing the bicameral legislation.
    “Too many families across our communities have faced the devastating reality of a brain tumor diagnosis. With more than a million Americans currently battling malignant brain tumors, we must act with urgency and purpose,” said Congresswoman Trahan. “The bipartisan BRAIN Act will accelerate life-saving research, drive innovation in treatment, and expand support for survivors – offering hope to patients and their loved ones.”
    Today, more than one million people in the United States are living with a primary brain tumor. Another 94,000 more will likely be diagnosed in 2025, in addition to hundreds of thousands of Americans diagnosed with metastatic brain cancer. Despite major improvements made in the treatment of other cancers in recent years, incidence and survival rates for malignant brain tumors have remained stagnant for 45 years, with a five-year relative survival rate of only 35.7%.
    “Our son Will was a remarkable and driven young man—accomplishing so much, including earning two master’s degrees while undergoing treatment for a brain tumor,” said Arlene Gluck, a Concord, Massachusetts resident. “Sadly, there is still no cure for brain tumors. That’s why we’re thankful to Representative Lori Trahan for sponsoring the BRAIN Act, which supports innovative, collaborative research and enhanced survivorship care among its key initiatives. We remain hopeful that our advocacy will help bring meaningful change for those who face this devastating disease in the future.”
    “Our bipartisan, bicameral legislation promotes research and development for brain cancer treatment to help Americans suffering from this viscous form of cancer,” said Senator Blumenthal. “Stagnant incidence and survival rates that have persisted for decades make it all the more clear—we must redouble our efforts to defeat brain tumors once and for all.”
    “A brain tumor diagnosis is devastating news for too many American families, and the federal government needs to step up to help find a cure and better diagnostics and treatment. The BRAIN Act is about saving lives, changing lives, and improving health outcomes. It would help fast-track scientific discovery and breakthroughs by improving access to clinical trials for patients and advancing innovative new treatments. It would also make it easier for researchers to access biospecimens for new research on brain tumors and fund more clinical trials for the most aggressive, hard-to-treat brain tumors,” said Senator Reed. “This bipartisan bill would also establish new programs and research for brain tumor survivors to improve quality of life and ensure appropriate follow up care over the long term.”
    “After losing my wife, Bobbi, to glioblastoma, I know firsthand how tragic a brain tumor diagnosis can be for patients and their families. Raising awareness and supporting efforts to find a cure is a personal priority for me,” said Senator Barrasso. “I’m proud to join my colleagues in introducing this bipartisan, bicameral legislation to advance treatments and support research to find a cure for these deadly diagnoses.”
    “For me, the fight against cancer is personal. When my late wife Jean was courageously battling cancer a few years ago, we were already seeing encouraging progress in the development of new treatments for many cancers,” said Senator Rounds. “I firmly believe we are years, not decades, away from seeing cures to many of the most deadly cancers. The BRAIN Act will allow us to continue capitalizing on the progress we have made so far by implementing programs and funding that will advance research and treatments for brain tumors. I am glad to be joining a bipartisan group of my colleagues on this legislation.”
    “As a pediatrician, I know brain tumors are the leading cause of cancer related deaths in children. That’s why we need the BRAIN Act signed into law – to invest in brain cancer research, provide new treatment options and hope for families, and ensure transparency in this public health investment.” said Congresswoman Schrier, M.D. 
    “The BRAIN Act marks a major leap forward in the fight against brain tumors and rare cancers,” said Congressman Fitzpatrick. “For too long, patients and families have faced these devastating diagnoses with limited options. This bipartisan bill drives innovation, strengthens collaboration, and ensures greater transparency and support for those affected. By investing in research and accelerating progress, the BRAIN Act brings us closer to breakthroughs—and ultimately, a cure.”
    “Thousands of Americans are diagnosed with fatal brain tumors every year, yet there are very few treatments available,” said Congressman John Joyce, M.D. “Like so many throughout the country, I have experienced firsthand the pain these brain tumors can cause for families and patients alike, and as a physician, I understand how critical medical innovations are to give patients hope and to save American lives. I am proud to join the BRAIN Act, which will encourage further advancements in the treatment of cancerous brain tumors, giving hope to so many patients.”
    In order to reduce mortality rates and make meaningful progress against brain tumors, better-funded and collaborative research is needed. The BRAIN Act takes a comprehensive, complementary approach to meet this need and further advance research for these aggressive, hard-to-treat cancers.
    Specifically, the BRAIN Act:

    Increases transparency of federally-funded biobank collections so that researchers are aware of others who possess samples that might be shared to enable important research.
    Sufficiently resources the National Cancer Institute’s Glioblastoma Therapeutics Network, so that it can realize its promise of vetting treatments and completing innovative early-phase clinical trials. 
    Enables team science to advance immunotherapy research (CAR-T) engineered to attack brain cancer cells.
    Directs the Centers for Disease Control to conduct a public education campaign around the importance of clinical trials and biomarker testing in cancer treatment.
    Augments and expands funding to develop innovative systems of care models for brain tumor survivors.
    Directs FDA to issue guidance to ensure brain tumor and other rare and recalcitrant cancer patient access to clinical trials evaluating treatments for other diseases.

    “This is a landmark bill for the brain tumor community,” said David Arons, President & Chief Executive Officer of the National Brain Tumor Society. “As far as we know, the BRAIN Act represents the first piece of legislation introduced in Congress specifically designed to target policy solutions at the many barriers impeding progress for brain and other rare and difficult-to-treat cancers. We thank Senators Blumenthal, Barrasso, Reed, and Rounds, as well as Representatives Trahan, Fitzpatrick, Schrier, and Joyce, for realizing the major unmet needs of this community and championing policies that support brain tumor patients, survivors, families, and the research poised for breakthroughs ahead.”
    “In my 12-year career as a practicing neuro-oncologist and clinical researcher, I’ve seen first-hand the devastating toll that brain tumors take on patients and families,” said Nicholas Blondin, MD, Associate Professor of Neurology at Yale School of Medicine. “I’ve also witnessed transformative changes in the way we treat other cancers, such as breast cancer, lung cancer and melanoma. Unfortunately, we have not experienced the same level of progress in the tools and treatment options for patients with malignant brain tumors. More concerted policies to adequately fund cutting-edge research, paired with initiatives to raise awareness about the advances that are currently happening in diagnostics and clinical trials, are essential. New models for addressing the challenges patients face in their brain tumor journey will greatly benefit efforts in the field of neuro-oncology to catch up to the progress we have seen in treating other cancers.”
    A section by section for the BRAIN Act is available HERE and a one-page summary of the bill is available HERE.
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    MIL OSI USA News –

    April 10, 2025

  • MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: Influenza vaccines safe, effective

    Source: Hong Kong Information Services

    Influenza vaccines currently used in Hong Kong are safe and effective, and the side effects of flu vaccines are usually mild and transient, the Centre for Health Protection said today.

    The centre made the statement in response to media enquiries on the safety of the influenza vaccine.

    Centre for Health Protection Controller Dr Edwin Tsui noted the influenza vaccination has been scientifically proven to be one of the most safe and effective ways to prevent seasonal flu and its complications, and can significantly reduce the risk of hospitalisation and death from seasonal influenza, adding that Hong Kong has established a pharmacovigilance system to monitor adverse events following immunisation.

    He pointed out that in the past five years, over eight million doses of the influenza vaccine have been administered and there have been no deaths reported after vaccination.

    Except those with known contraindications, all people aged six months and above, particularly those who have a higher risk of getting infected with influenza and developing complications, such as the elderly and children, should receive the seasonal flu vaccine every year.

    Dr Tsui said: “Severe cases related to seasonal influenza involving adults and cases of severe paediatric influenza-associated complication recorded in the recent flu season were significantly lower than in the influenza season before the COVID-19 pandemic. We believe that this is the result of the general public’s willingness to receive the seasonal influenza vaccine.”

    Local data showed that the rate of severe influenza complications among children who did not receive the seasonal influenza vaccination of the current season is about four times that of vaccinated children.

    Among the elderly, the rate of severe influenza including death among residents of the residential care homes aged 65 years or above who did not receive seasonal flu vaccination of the current season is 2.3 times that of vaccinated residents.

    The data highlighted the important protective role of seasonal influenza vaccination against severe infection and death.

    Dr Tsui noted that influenza vaccines currently used in Hong Kong, including inactivated influenza vaccine (IIV), recombinant influenza vaccine (RIV) and live-attenuated influenza vaccine (LAIV), are safe and effective.

    Traditional IIV has been used for decades. The vaccine has proven to be safe and reliable through repeated testing and quality assessment. The safety of the newer LAIV and RIV is comparable to that of IIV.

    He added that the World Health Organization has also indicated that vaccination is the most effective means to prevent serious illness arising from flu.

    The side effects of influenza vaccines are usually mild and transient, and the most common include pain and redness at the injection site. Some recipients may experience fever, chills, muscle pain and tiredness. Severe adverse reactions to influenza vaccines are very rare.

    MIL OSI Asia Pacific News –

    April 10, 2025

  • MIL-OSI: Majority of DPU/SmartNIC Shipments Driven by Two Customers, Reports Crehan Research

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    SAN FRANCISCO, April 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The DPU/SmartNIC Ethernet market posted very strong growth in 2024, with annual revenues and shipments increasing by nearly 30%, according to a recent report from Crehan Research. Cloud service providers remained the main driver of growth, with just two of these companies, Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Microsoft Azure, accounting for most of the deployments – see accompanying figure. Other cloud providers including Alibaba, CoreWeave, Google, IBM, Oracle and xAI comprised most of the remaining shipments.

    “DPU/SmartNIC adoption has, so far, been mostly within companies that rent server capabilities to customers, and has not yet seen broad penetration into markets beyond this,” said Seamus Crehan, president of Crehan Research. “However, we are seeing new innovations, use cases and deployment models such as DPU-enabled Ethernet switches and CPU replacement, which should expand the customer base.”

    In correlation with a couple of cloud service providers comprising most of the market’s shipments, Crehan’s report shows that the majority of the DPU/SmartNIC volumes are self-built, as opposed to merchant-built. But Crehan said that is beginning to change. “Self-built DPUs/SmartNICs continue to account for the majority of market revenues and shipments, but we saw much higher growth from the merchant-built segment, as adoption of these products broadens beyond the largest few cloud service providers,” he said.

    About Crehan Research Inc.
    Crehan Research Inc. produces reports with very detailed statistics and information on the data center switch and server-class adapter & LOM/controller (NIC) markets. The company’s reports are supported with rich insights and context to deliver increased value. For more information visit www.CrehanResearch.com.

    A photo accompanying this announcement is available at https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/e66bad1c-839f-49a5-a5b0-a796e5dd57ce

    The MIL Network –

    April 10, 2025

  • MIL-OSI: Quark Publishing Platform NextGen Now Available in Microsoft Azure Marketplace

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., April 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Quark Software, the global provider of content automation, intelligence and design software, today announced the availability of Quark Publishing Platform (QPP) NextGen in the Microsoft Azure Marketplace, an online store providing applications and services for use on Azure. Quark customers can now take advantage of the productive and trusted Azure cloud platform, with streamlined deployment and management.

    This solution gives global organizations access to a comprehensive and complete set of AI-powered content technology tools to manage each phase of the content lifecycle for highly regulated documentation, from creation to publishing, and everything in between. QPP NextGen’s SaaS platform enables organizations to easily adopt Quark’s purpose-built solutions in the cloud anywhere, any time, and accelerate time-to-value while optimizing enterprise content strategies.

    “We recognize that enterprises trust the secure, scalable, and standardized products and services from Microsoft to fuel their business,” said Martin Owen, CEO at Quark. “QPP NextGen is fully integrated with Microsoft Office 365 and the wider Microsoft ecosystem, making it simple for content teams to modernize their content creation and publishing processes without having to change the way they work. Today, we’re reinforcing our commitment to our journey with Microsoft in the Azure Marketplace, and as AI adoption takes center stage for many organizations, we will support their investment with Azure AI tools and help them understand how AI can enhance their content strategy objectives.”

    Jake Zborowski, General Manager, Microsoft Azure Platform at Microsoft Corp., said, “We welcome Quark Publishing Platform NextGen to Azure Marketplace, where global customers can find, try, and buy from among thousands of partner solutions. Thanks to trusted partners like Quark, Azure Marketplace is part of a cloud marketplace landscape offering flexibility and economic value while transacting tens of billions of dollars a year in revenues.”

    The Azure Marketplace is an online market for buying and selling cloud solutions certified to run on Azure. The Azure Marketplace helps connect companies seeking innovative, cloud-based solutions with partners who have developed solutions that are ready to use.

    Learn more about Quark Publishing Platform NextGen and get it now by visiting its page in the Azure Marketplace.

    About Quark
    Quark knows content. We have a long history in delivering tools that help global industries in life sciences, financial services, and manufacturing modernize their content operations infrastructure and win in their target markets. We took our 40+ years of understanding content complexity and infused it into Quark Publishing Platform NextGen. This platform automates complex content management processes so organizations in any regulated or complex industry can achieve their most important objectives – from digital transformation and customer satisfaction to regulatory compliance and revenue growth. Deep investments in AI enable enterprises to automate key areas of the enterprise content lifecycle journey: from accurate creation, collaboration, and assembly to delivering personalized, compliance-controlled content and measuring content consumption.

    For more information, press only:
    Emerson Welch
    VP Global Marketing, Quark
    ewelch@quark.com

    The MIL Network –

    April 10, 2025

  • MIL-OSI Security: NATO Science and Technology report identifies trends shaping the future of science, defence and security for the next 20 years

    Source: NATO

    On Wednesday (9 April), The NATO Science & Technology Organization (STO) released its Science & Technology Macro Trends Report 2025–2045.

    The report identifies six key trends that are important for NATO: evolving competition areas; the race for Artificial Intelligence (AI) and quantum superiority; biotechnology revolution; resource divide; fragmenting public trust; and technology integration and dependencies.

    The report assesses that, as global strategic competition intensifies, advances in science and technology will transform how nations compete. It predicts that AI and quantum technologies will be at the centre of such competition and continue to revolutionise industries, including in the defence and security sectors. Advances in synthetic biology and related areas will raise issues about research security and health regulations.

    NATO Chief Scientist and Chair of the NATO Science & Technology Board (STB), Dr Bryan Wells, stressed in the report that these trends will “empower NATO and Allies’ decision-makers to consider the choices before them and how they can best prepare the Alliance today to face future challenges”. “Continued knowledge-building and investment in science & technology will strengthen NATO’s and Allies’ ability to outperform the competitors of today and tomorrow and ensure that we remain robust, resilient, and ready to respond to any threat”, he concluded.

    Read the full report.

    For further enquiries, please contact techtrends@sto.nato.int

    Follow us:
    on X: @NATO_STO_OCS
    on LinkedIn: NATO Office of the Chief Scientist (STO-OCS), NATO Science & Technology Organization (STO)

    MIL Security OSI –

    April 10, 2025

  • MIL-OSI Europe: A plan to shape Europe’s leadership in artificial intelligence

    Source: European Union 2

    The Commission presented the artificial intelligence continent action plan, which will shape the next phase of AI in Europe. From building AI infrastructure to strengthening AI skills and talents, it will promote the development and deployment of AI solutions that benefit society and the economy.

    MIL OSI Europe News –

    April 10, 2025

  • MIL-OSI: Viridien: Availability of the preparatory documents for the Combined General Meeting

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    Viridien

    Société anonyme with a share capital of € 7,161,465

    Registered office : 27 avenue Carnot, 91300 Massy, France

    Evry Trade and Company Register No. 969 202 241

    AVAILABILITY AND CONSULTATION OF THE PREPARATORY DOCUMENTS FOR THE VIRIDIEN COMBINED GENERAL MEETING OF WEDNESDAY, APRIL 30, 2025

    Paris, France – April 9, 2025

    The Combined General Meeting of Viridien (the “Company”) will be held on

    Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at 10.30 a.m.

    at Cloud Business Center, 10 bis rue du Quatre Septembre, 75002 Paris, France.

    The meeting notice published in the Bulletin des Annonces Légales Obligatoires (BALO) on Monday, March 24, 2025 (Bulletin n°36) contains the agenda, draft resolutions and main terms and conditions for taking part in and voting at the Meeting. The convening notice will be published on Friday, April 11, 2025 in the BALO (Bulletin n°44) as well as in Le Parisien.

    The preparatory documents and information relating to the Combined General Meeting will be kept available for the Company’s shareholders in compliance with applicable laws and regulations. The documents and information listed under article R. 22-10-23 of the French Commercial Code are available on the Company’s website at the following address: https://www.viridiengroup.com/investors/shareholders/general-meetings.

    In accordance with Article R. 22-10-29-1 of the French Commercial Code, the General Meeting will be broadcast live in its entirety in the 2025 Shareholders’ Meeting section of the Company’s website: htps://www.viridiengroup.com/investors/shareholders/general-meetings.

    Contact Viridien :                 General Secretary, 27 avenue Carnot, 91300 Massy, France
                                    general.secretary@viridiengroup.com

    Attachment

    • 2025.04.09 – Availability of the preparatory documents for the AGM – vF Notified

    The MIL Network –

    April 10, 2025

  • MIL-OSI: Immunefi Partners with Runtime Verification and Integrates World-Class Formal Verification into Magnus

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    Singapore, April 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Immunefi, the leading onchain security platform protecting over $190 billion in user funds, today announces Runtime Verification (RV) as the first official partner of its Magnus platform. RV is bridging its world-class formal verification services directly to Magnus, enhancing the platform’s unified security offering for complete onchain protection.

    Onchain security today is fragmented, siloed, and often dependent on manual workflows, leaving protocols exposed to threats. Magnus changes this by unifying every layer of the onchain security stack into one seamless platform — from audits and bug bounties to monitoring, firewalling, and now, formal verification.

    “We are thrilled to bring Runtime Verification, a leader in formal verification, to Magnus. By integrating their world-class capabilities into our platform, we’re ensuring that every layer of Web3 security is powered by top-tier expertise. With Magnus, we’re not just unifying security, we’re equipping protocols with the most comprehensive security solution, backed by the best tools at every stage,” said Mitchell Amador, Founder and CEO of Immunefi.

    “I’m excited to be working side-by-side with the team at Immunefi to bring the next generation of security to web3 developers! With the unified and integrated approach to security that Magnus puts forward, the wealth of data that Codexa provides, and the power of combining AI and formal reasoning tools, I’m sure that we will make web3 security a breeze, even for newcomers,” said Everett Hildenbrandt, CEO of Runtime Verification.

    Formal Verification in Magnus: An Onchain Best Practice In Real Time 
    RV is a leader in formal verification, the process of ensuring a system meets its specifications. Since smart contracts are immutable once deployed, formal verification provides an essential layer of assurance that the code behaves as intended under all conditions, reducing the risk of vulnerabilities that could be exploited by attackers. RV solutions include:

    • Formal Verification that goes beyond traditional code reviews
    • Advanced Symbolic Execution for deeper security insights
    • Developer Tools for verification, debugging, and fuzzing

    With tools such as Kontrol and Simbolik already advancing the state of the art, RV’s formal verification capabilities will now power Magnus. Verification results, audit reports, and bug fixes can be seamlessly integrated into Magnus, feeding into its automations, alerts, and intelligence. This results in a more robust security posture, as RV data directly enhances Magnus’ SecOps automations.

    Immunefi has paid out over $115 million in rewards to security researchers and helped avert more than $25 billion in potential hack damage. Building on this unmatched experience and track record, Immunefi’s Magnus bridges the gap between fragmented security solutions by creating a unified platform for security operations. Magnus allows protocols to easily launch bug bounties, conduct audit competitions, and proactively stop threats through an automation engine powered by the industry’s best vulnerabilities dataset.

    Sign up for early access to Magnus now, here.

    About Immunefi
    Immunefi is the leading onchain security platform, working with ground-breaking protocols such as Chainlink, Ethereum Foundation, Optimism, Arbitrum, and many more. Our latest product, Magnus, bridges the gap between security solutions by creating a unified platform for security operations. Allowing protocols to easily launch bug bounties, audit competitions, and proactively stop threats using our automations engine built with the industry’s best vulnerabilities dataset. Our growing community of over 60,000 security researchers protects $190B in user funds and has prevented over $25B in hacks across 500+ protocols. Learn more at immunefi.com

    The MIL Network –

    April 10, 2025

  • MIL-OSI: SmartsAI Contracts Launches AI Wealth 3.0, Ushering in a New Era of Personalized Wealth Management

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    New York, NY, April 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The globally recognized artificial intelligence financial platform SmartsAI Contracts (also known as Smarts AI Contracts) has announced the official launch of its latest generation intelligent asset management system—AI Wealth 3.0. This system, developed over two years, is based on multidimensional user data and evolving trends in the financial market, marking a new phase in AI-driven wealth management towards “true personalization.”

    AI Wealth 3.0 integrates core technologies such as AI risk modeling, dynamic asset rebalancing, automatic profit-taking and stop-loss mechanisms, global market sentiment recognition, and macroeconomic indicator linkage analysis. This creates a comprehensive wealth management system that combines “intelligent analysis + automatic execution + personalized adaptation,” providing users with a higher yield, lower volatility, and more transparent investment experience.

    “The launch of AI Wealth 3.0 is a genuine interpretation of ‘future asset management’ by Smarts AI Contracts,” said Jane Smith, Chief Technology Officer of SmartsAI Contracts. “We are not just letting AI manage your finances; we are enabling AI to grow with you, building a unique investment path based on individual financial goals, risk preferences, and market understanding.”

    AI Wealth 3.0 employs a new intelligent user profiling engine that deeply analyzes investors’ behavioral habits, asset status, historical operation logic, and risk tolerance. Based on this analysis, the system dynamically adjusts asset portfolios to ensure that every investment operates at “the most suitable time in the most appropriate manner.”

    Core Features Include:

    • · Real-Time Rebalancing: The system continuously monitors market fluctuations and deviations from investment goals, automatically optimizing asset ratios to maximize returns and capital efficiency.
    • · AI Risk Control and Stop-Loss Mechanisms: By combining historical big data backtesting with real-time indicator triggers, the system automatically adjusts positions or exits before maximum drawdown is reached, ensuring capital safety.
    • · Market Sentiment Analysis System: The system connects to social media, news trends, and economic data streams, with AI automatically analyzing changes in market sentiment to optimize trading rhythms and risk management.
    • · Comprehensive Asset Allocation Engine: The platform integrates SmartsAI Contracts’ internal options trading system, stock advisor system, and cryptocurrency investment modules, achieving one-stop intelligent investment advice.

    Additionally, SmartsAI Contracts announced that AI Wealth 3.0 supports multi-currency accounts and cross-market investment portfolio synchronized management, allowing users to achieve unified allocation and multidimensional monitoring of assets across global markets, further enhancing wealth growth efficiency.

    The system also provides open APIs for professional users, supporting custom indicator integration and automated trading strategy scripting, catering to the in-depth needs of high-net-worth investors and quantitative institutions.

    Since internal testing began, users of AI Wealth 3.0 have seen an average investment return rate increase of 27%, a 31% reduction in asset volatility, and over a 50% improvement in account automation management, greatly enhancing the stability and sustainability of investments.

    martsAI Contracts stated that the AI Wealth system will continue to rapidly iterate, with plans to launch corporate and family asset versions within this year, expanding the range of service users and bringing AI wealth management into more people’s lives. Additionally, the company will further enhance the system’s security and privacy protection mechanisms to ensure that all data is used and processed within a legally compliant framework.

    As artificial intelligence and fintech continue to deeply integrate, SmartsAI Contracts will maintain its momentum in driving technological upgrades, product optimization, and global regulatory compliance, constructing a more intelligent, robust, and trustworthy asset management platform that comprehensively leads the future direction of smart wealth management.

    Website: https://smartsaicontractsltd.com, https://smartsai.com

    Disclaimer: The information provided in this press release is not a solicitation for investment, nor is it intended as investment advice, financial advice, or trading advice. It is strongly recommended you practice due diligence, including consultation with a professional financial advisor, before investing in or trading cryptocurrency and securities.

    The MIL Network –

    April 10, 2025

  • MIL-OSI: Triller Group Engage South Florida Investors at Exclusive Mar-a-Lago Event

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    Sharing the Vision on a Once-in-a-Lifetime Opportunity

    Palm Beach, FL, April 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Triller Group Inc. (Nasdaq: ILLR) (“Triller” or “the Company”) successfully concluded a landmark exclusive dinner at President Donald J. Trump’s prestigious Mar-a-Lago Club in Palm Beach, Florida. Over 100 distinguished South Florida investors gathered to discuss and delve into Triller’s ambitious strategic vision and remarkable recent progress.

    The exclusive event was led by Triller Group CEO Wing Fai Ng and CFO Mark Carbeck. Meetings with investors took place at the iconic private residence of President Donald J. Trump, adding to the exclusivity of the event.

    “We were truly honored to showcase Triller and the significant progress we have made in the last several months at the Mar-a-Lago Club,” said Wing Fai Ng, CEO of Triller Group. “I extend my heartfelt gratitude to the more than 100 investors again for taking the time last week to learn more about Triller and our unique vision for innovation in the digital and creator-driven economy.”

    Florida’s Mar-a-Lago has become a place of pilgrimage for CEOs seeking to build ties with the new administration, with leaders from large global brands previously engaging there with investors and key stakeholders.

    The White House recently announced that 104% tariffs on China will take effect soon, adding urgency to discussions around the future of the creator-driven economy. Now more than ever is a critical time for Triller to forge key relationships and explore once-in-a-lifetime opportunities as uncertainties around the future of TikTok continue to build, which may lead to an impending TikTok ban.

    About Triller Group Inc.

    (Nasdaq: ILLR) Triller Group Inc. is a technology powerhouse with a portfolio of high-growth businesses poised to break through in the Creator Economy. Triller App is the most creator-focused social platform offering discovery, monetization, and ownership. Supported by Triller Platform, it serves as a cutting-edge social media platform designed for creators, offering innovative tools for content creation, marketing, and brand partnerships. It enables creators to connect with fans, monetize their work, and build meaningful relationships with brands.

    Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC) stages live and streaming combat sports events that are rapidly gaining popularity with fans globally. With a focus on exciting matchups and high-energy performances, BKFC has established itself as the fastest-growing combat league in the industry. TrillerTV is Triller Group’s premier live streaming platform, showcasing a diverse array of in-house and third-party sports and entertainment content. With its robust infrastructure, TrillerTV is committed to delivering high-quality live events that captivate audiences and drive subscriber growth.

    Additionally, AGBA serves as a one-stop financial supermarket, providing independent distribution of a wide range of financial products and services. By connecting consumers with essential financial solutions, AGBA enhances Triller Group’s ecosystem, making it easier for users to access the tools they need for financial success.

    Together, these diverse businesses form a unique and integrated ecosystem that positions Triller Group at the forefront of innovation in social media, live entertainment, combat sports, and financial services. For more information about our businesses, visit www.trillercorp.com and www.agba.com.

    # # #

    Investor & Media Relations:
    Bethany Lai
    ir@triller.co

    Breanne Fritcher
    triller@wachsman.com 

    Safe Harbor Statement

    This press release contains forward-looking statements as defined by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements include statements concerning plans, objectives, goals, strategies, future events or performance, and underlying assumptions and other statements that are other than statements of historical facts. When the Company uses words such as “may,” “will,” “intend,” “should,” “believe,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “project,” “estimate” or similar expressions that do not relate solely to historical matters, it is making forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties that may cause the actual results to differ materially from the Company’s expectations discussed in the forward-looking statements. These statements are subject to uncertainties and risks including, but not limited to, the following: the Company’s goals and strategies; the Company’s future business development; product and service demand and acceptance; changes in technology; economic conditions; the outcome of any legal proceedings that may be instituted against us following the consummation of the business combination; expectations regarding our strategies and future financial performance, including its future business plans or objectives, prospective performance and opportunities and competitors, revenues, products, pricing, operating expenses, market trends, liquidity, cash flows and uses of cash, capital expenditures, and our ability to invest in growth initiatives and pursue acquisition opportunities; reputation and brand; the impact of competition and pricing; government regulations; fluctuations in general economic and business conditions in Hong Kong and the international markets the Company plans to serve and assumptions underlying or related to any of the foregoing and other risks contained in reports filed by the Company with the SEC, the length and severity of the recent coronavirus outbreak, including its impacts across our business and operations. For these reasons, among others, investors are cautioned not to place undue reliance upon any forward-looking statements in this press release. Additional factors are discussed in the Company’s filings with the SEC, which are available for review at www.sec.gov. The Company undertakes no obligation to publicly revise these forward–looking statements to reflect events or circumstances that arise after the date hereof.

    The MIL Network –

    April 10, 2025

  • MIL-OSI: ReversingLabs Selected as a 2025 SC Awards Finalist

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    CAMBRIDGE, Mass., April 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — ReversingLabs (RL), the trusted name in file and software security, today announced that RL Spectra Intelligence has been recognized as a 2025 finalist in the Threat Intelligence category for the 2025 SC Media’s SC Awards. The SC Awards, now in its 28th year, recognize the solutions, organizations, and individuals that have demonstrated outstanding achievement in advancing the security of information systems.

    “As threat actors continue developing more sophisticated malware and advanced delivery techniques, many security teams struggle to keep up—often relying on threat intelligence that is inaccurate, outdated, or too vague to act on,” said Mario Vuksan, CEO and Co-founder of ReversingLabs. “For over 15 years, ReversingLabs has been dedicated to filling this gap by providing the world’s largest Threat Repository of more than 422B pieces of malware and goodware to assist organizations with the most immediate, credible, and trusted threat intelligence and advanced malware detection. Having Spectra Intelligence named an SC Awards finalist is an honor and strong validation of this work and amplifies our success in delivering timely, actionable intelligence that empowers businesses to stay ahead of today’s advanced threats.”

    RL Spectra Intelligence delivers high-fidelity, orchestration-ready file and network threat intelligence backed by its threat repository of malware and goodware that is continuously updated—every day, 20 million files are analyzed, and 3 million pieces of malware are curated. Currently, the repository contains more than 422 billion searchable files (23.92 PB) and is growing by roughly 17 billion per quarter. In 2024, RL added 67 billion files to its threat repository.

    At a time when companies require visibility into the software that powers their businesses, Spectra Intelligence delivers prescriptive file and network insights with verified threat classification—empowering fast, confident action. In 2024, Spectra Threat Intelligence identified 624 million malicious URLs, 26 percent more than it detected in 2023. Over this same period, it collected 163 million domains, up 116 percent over 2023. Of these domains, Spectra Intelligence identified 78 million that were malicious.

    “From the rise of generative AI attacks to breaches exploiting third-party access and non-human credentials, the past year has reminded us that cybersecurity needs to be about innovations that help enterprises pivot, adapt, and thrive in a threat landscape that changes by the hour,” said Tom Spring, Senior Editorial Director, SC Media.

    “Being named an SC Awards finalist is a recognition not only of technical innovation, but of a shared commitment to making the digital world safer,” Spring said. “It’s inspiring to see how this year’s community of finalists—across identity, cloud, data protection, and beyond—is pushing forward together, united by purpose.”

    The 2025 SC Awards entries were evaluated across 33 specialty categories by a distinguished panel of judges, comprised of cybersecurity professionals, industry leaders, and members of the CyberRisk Alliance CISO community, representing sectors such as healthcare, financial services, education, and technology.

    Find ReversingLabs and the full list of 2025 finalists on SC Media’s website: www.scworld.com/sc-awards. For additional details on ReversingLabs Spectra Intelligence, click here.

    About CyberRisk Alliance
    CyberRisk Alliance provides business intelligence that helps the cybersecurity ecosystem connect, share knowledge, accelerate careers, and make smarter and faster decisions. Through our trusted information brands, network of experts, and more than 250 innovative annual events we provide cybersecurity professionals with actionable insights and act as a powerful extension of cybersecurity marketing teams. Our brands include SC Media, the Official Cybersecurity Summits, Security Weekly, InfoSec World, Identiverse, CyberRisk Collaborative, ChannelE2E, MSSP Alert, LaunchTech Communications, TECHEXPO Top Secret and CyberRisk TV.
    Learn more at www.cyberriskalliance.com.

    About ReversingLabs
    ReversingLabs is the trusted name in file and software security. We provide the modern cybersecurity platform to verify and deliver safe binaries. Trusted by the Fortune 500 and leading cybersecurity vendors, RL Spectra Core powers the software supply chain and file security insights, tracking over 422 billion searchable files daily with the ability to deconstruct full software binaries in seconds to minutes. Only ReversingLabs provides that final exam to determine whether a single file or full software binary presents a risk to your organization and your customers.

    Media Contact
    Doug Fraim
    Guyer Group
    Doug@Guyergroup.com

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  • MIL-OSI: Xage Security Appoints Susanto Irwan as President and Chief Technology Officer

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    PALO ALTO, Calif., April 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Xage Security, a global leader in zero trust access and protection, today announced the promotion of cofounder Susanto Irwan to the role of President and Chief Technology Officer (CTO). In this expanded role, Irwan will continue leading Xage’s technology vision while scaling the company’s efforts across product and R&D investments.

    Irwan has led Xage’s technical strategy since its founding in 2017, playing a pivotal role in developing the company’s product portfolio. As President and CTO, he will deepen his engagement with customers and partners while continuing to spearhead platform innovation.

    At the heart of Xage’s next wave of growth and innovation is the protection of AI infrastructure and the integration of AI as a foundational capability. Breakthroughs in AI are enabling Xage to deliver a faster path to protection and productivity—without disrupting existing operations. By embedding intelligence directly into the platform, Xage is creating an intuitive user experience for more accessible and effective zero trust enforcement than ever before.

    “Building the company and product at Xage is my passion,” said Susanto Irwan. “What we’ve accomplished is a source of personal pride—and, more importantly, it’s making a real impact. My focus will remain on advancing our mission: innovating to stay ahead of evolving cyber threats and protecting the systems that matter most to society.”

    The company also announced that Duncan Greatwood, Chairman of the Board of Directors (BOD), will resume the role of Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Greatwood, who previously served as Xage’s CEO from 2017 to 2023, rejoins the company following a leave of absence. Geoffrey Mattson, who served as CEO during Greatwood’s leave, will continue to work with the company as an advisor.

    “Xage is at a pivotal inflection point,” said Duncan Greatwood. “With accelerating market demand, a robust product roadmap, and the transformational potential of AI embedded into our innovation strategy, I’m excited to return and help lead the company into its next chapter of growth. I want to thank Geoff Mattson for his leadership, under which the company has continued to secure major new customers and to expand its product portfolio to position us strongly for our next phase. The momentum we’re seeing—and the critical need for intelligent, adaptive cybersecurity—point to tremendous upside. As attackers increasingly leverage AI to scale threats, our commitment to building AI-powered protection and productivity into our platform is more important than ever.”

    Other recent executive hires further underscore Xage’s momentum, including the appointments of Russell McGuire as Chief Revenue Officer (CRO) and Ashraf Daqqa as Vice President of the META Region.

    Xage continues to experience rapid growth, driven by rising demand for zero trust solutions across critical sectors. The company has achieved 2x growth in annual recurring revenue (ARR), alongside strong customer acquisition—growing its customer base across energy, defense, utilities, manufacturing, transportation, and supply chain & logistics sectors. Recent customer wins include major contracts with the U.S. Navy, U.S. Air Force, and multiple Global 2000 enterprises.

    In parallel, Xage continues to build strong momentum with strategic partners, further expanding its reach and impact across critical markets. Key partnerships with industry leaders such as SAIC, Darktrace, Optiv, World Wide Technology (WWT), CyberKnight Technologies, and Orange Cyberdefense are driving broader adoption of Xage’s zero trust solutions and accelerating customer success across both commercial and public sector verticals.

    “We’ve had strong conviction in Xage from the beginning, and that belief has only deepened as the company begins to scale,” said Sumant Mandal, Managing Partner at March Capital. “Congratulations to Susanto for his expanded role and we are excited to have Duncan resume as CEO.”

    “Xage has demonstrated exceptional traction across critical sectors, fueled by a product that’s both visionary and practical,” said Mark Gudiksen, Managing Partner at Piva Capital. “With a leadership team deeply rooted in both innovation and execution, we’re pleased to back a company with such potential.”

    About Xage Security
    Xage Security is a global leader in zero trust access and protection on a mission to pioneer a secure tomorrow. Control access and prevent attacks in the cloud, in the data center, at the remote operational edge anywhere on Earth, and even in orbit with the Xage Fabric Platform. Xage is easy to manage and can be deployed in a day, giving users easy and secure access to the assets they need from anywhere, while preventing advanced adversaries and insider threats at every stage of the attack chain. Learn why organizations like the U.S. Space Force, PETRONAS, and Kinder Morgan choose Xage at xage.com.

    Media Contact
    press@xage.com

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  • MIL-OSI: Ushur Achieves HITRUST r2 Recertification Demonstrating the Highest Level of Information Protection Assurance

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    SANTA CLARA, Calif., April 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Ushur, a leader in Customer Experience Automation (CXA), today announced that it has successfully renewed its two-year risk-based (r2) certification for its CXA platform from the HITRUST Alliance for information security.

    “At Ushur, security and regulatory compliance are foundational to Ushur’s platform and product innovation,” said Henry Peter, Chief Technology Officer and Co-founder at Ushur. “Our HITRUST r2 recertification validates that commitment—enabling enterprises in healthcare, financial services and insurance to deploy our Vertical AI Agents with confidence, knowing we meet the industry’s highest standards.”

    Ushur’s HITRUST r2 Certification confirms adherence to the highest security, compliance and risk management standards. This achievement places Ushur among an elite group of organizations worldwide that have met rigorous industry and regulatory requirements.

    “Organizations in regulated industries face relentless pressure to stay ahead of evolving security threats and ever-changing compliance requirements. At Ushur, we recognize that protecting sensitive data isn’t just a requirement—it’s a responsibility,” said Chandra Dash, Senior Director of Information Security & GRC at Ushur. Our HITRUST r2 recertification reinforces our unwavering commitment to security and trust—so our customers can confidently deploy AI-powered automation to transform their customer experiences while meeting the highest standards of regulatory compliance.”

    “HITRUST certification is globally recognized as validation that information security and privacy controls are effective and compliant with various regulations. HITRUST certification is considered the gold standard because of the comprehensiveness and applicability of the control requirements, depth of the assurance process and level of oversight that ensures accuracy,” said Jeremy Huval, Chief Innovation Officer at HITRUST.

    Beyond its HITRUST r2 recertification, Ushur maintains a robust security and compliance posture, including SOC 2 Type II certification. This certification, awarded by an independent third-party auditor, verifies that Ushur adheres to the Trust Services Criteria set by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA), ensuring stringent controls for managing sensitive customer data.

    The Ushur platform is compliant with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), adhering to stringent data privacy and security standards for protecting personal information in commercial use. As a trusted provider of enterprise-class healthcare solutions, Ushur also meets the rigorous requirements of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), employing advanced security measures to safeguard protected health information (PHI) across physical, network and process levels. Additionally, the platform complies with the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS), ensuring secure processing, storage and transmission of payment-related data.

    Ushur also sets a new standard for accessible, AI-powered communication by having achieved WCAG 2.1 AA and Section 508 compliance. This compliance achievement enables organizations to offer digital services that align with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), reducing the risk of non-compliance while ensuring a more inclusive and seamless experience for all users.

    Today, over 50% of Ushur’s customers are Fortune 500 companies, including global leaders in insurance and healthcare, such as Aflac, Unum, Irish Life and Cigna. To learn more about Ushur’s commitment to security, compliance and accessibility, visit ushur.com/security-and-compliance.

    About Ushur
    ‍Ushur delivers the world’s first Customer Experience Automation (CXA) platform built specifically for regulated industries. Purpose-built for delivering ideal self-service, Ushur infuses intelligence into digital experiences for the most delightful and impactful customer engagements. Equipped with guardrails and compliance-ready infrastructure, Ushur powers vertical AI Agents for healthcare, financial services and insurance use cases. Designed for rapid, code-less deployment with flexible, advanced capabilities for IT and business teams, enterprises can transform customer and employee journeys at scale, driving faster time to value and improved outcomes.

    Media Contact
    Anthony Stipa
    anthony@scribewise.com
    (610) 420-1724

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  • MIL-OSI: XA Investments Launches Interval Fund Index Providing Greater Transparency to the Marketplace

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    CHICAGO, April 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — XA Investments LLC (“XAI”), a leader in closed-end interval and tender offer fund research, announced the launch of the new XAI Interval Fund Index (“INTVL”). A total return index, INTVL tracks interval/tender offer funds registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, with over $100 million in net assets.

    At the end of March 2025, the Index’s 77 constituents combined for more than $103 billion in total net assets, or roughly 60% of the net asset value for the entire interval and tender offer fund market. The Index has a January 2023 base date with two years of historical performance.

    “The XAI Interval Fund Index will give asset managers and financial advisors an unprecedented level of clarity in a market that has been notoriously difficult to track,” stated Kim Flynn, President of XA Investments. “By applying our in-house research, proprietary data, and rigorous methodology, XA Investments has been able to create the first index tracking the interval and tender offer fund market,” Flynn added.

    INTVL marks a shift in evaluating funds and continuing advancement for asset managers, financial advisors, and individual investors. The index offers market insights through daily intelligence to monitor and track the interval and tender offer fund market. Designed to act as a barometer for the interval and tender offer fund market, the XAI Interval Fund Index makes essential market insights possible.

    “The introduction of the XAI Interval Fund Index is another example of XA Investment’s leadership in providing the closed-end interval and tender offer marketplace with the innovative research and data needed to solidify investor interest in this burgeoning investment option,” said Philip Hasbrouck, senior managing director, Cliffwater. “The team at Cliffwater expects it will quickly find acceptance as a valuable tool by asset managers, Registered Investment Advisors (RIAs) and individual investors alike.”

    INTVL has a diverse mix of interval funds with varying investment strategies across seven different asset classes including credit, real estate/real assets, hedge funds, specialty, multi-asset, tax-free bonds and venture/private equity. The Index currently has 77 constituents which includes interval and tender offer funds with a daily or weekly net asset value that meet a minimum asset threshold. The Index is calculated daily and rebalanced quarterly. Indxx, Inc. serves as the index calculation agent.

    For more information on the XAI Interval Fund Index, please visit https://xainvestments.com/intvl. If you would like to license the Index, or have any questions, please contact info@xainvestments.com or 888-903-3358. The XAI Interval Fund Index is available on Bloomberg under the ticker INTVL.

    About XA Investments

    XA Investments LLC (“XAI”) is a Chicago-based firm founded by XMS Capital Partners in 2016. XAI serves as the investment adviser for two listed closed-end funds and an interval closed-end fund, respectively the XAI Octagon Floating Rate & Alternative Income Trust (NYSE: XFLT), the XAI Madison Equity Premium Income Fund (NYSE: MCN), and the Octagon XAI CLO Income Fund (OCTIX). In addition to investment advisory services, the firm also provides investment fund structuring and consulting services focused on registered closed-end funds to meet institutional client needs. XAI offers custom product build and consulting services, including product development and market research, marketing and fund management. XAI believes that the investing public can benefit from new vehicles to access a broad range of alternative investment strategies and managers. For more information, please visit www.xainvestments.com.

    Media Contact:

    Joanna Sowa

    jsowa@xainvestments.com

    312 374 6938

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  • MIL-OSI: Poppulo Unveils the First AI Agents Purpose-Built for Enterprise Employee Communications

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    DENVER and CORK, Ireland, April 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Poppulo, a global leader in employee communications solutions, introduces the industry’s first AI Agents that automate and optimize the entire communications lifecycle. By integrating data, governance, and insights, these custom-built agents deliver hyper-personalized messaging at scale and provide precise, actionable communications recommendations that drive measurable business impact. 

    Building on its existing Poppulo AI solution set, which leverages generative AI for content tailoring, language translation, analytics, and best practice recommendations, Poppulo’s AI Agents take the platform’s intelligence a step further. With a deep understanding of employees’ communication preferences, behaviors, and attributes, Poppulo’s AI Agents go beyond extracting insights; they provide strategic guidance for every communicator’s next move. From analyzing past campaigns and assessing employee sentiment to delivering real-time recommendations for content, delivery, and channel strategies, these agents act as trusted strategic partners to enterprise communications teams. 

    “Our AI Agents elevate employee communications from a function to a critical business advantage,” said Ruth Fornell, CEO of Poppulo. “By adopting a brand’s style and voice, our agents ensure every message is personalized, aligned with business goals, and optimized for impact. Through real-time insights and strategic recommendations, Poppulo’s AI Agents empower communicators to drive measurable outcomes, accelerate change initiatives, improve operational efficiency, and strengthen alignment between employees and enterprise strategy.” 

    Poppulo’s suite of AI Agents includes:

    • Plan and Simulate Agents learn the nuances of previously sent messages, understanding what was said by the business and understood by employees. These agents support the optimization of communications strategies that increase engagement, reduce information overload, and ensure employees receive only the most relevant and timely content.
    • Create and Target Agents generate drafts and design templates, personalize messages, translate into multiple languages, and tailor content for different channels, reducing creation time while enabling new levels of personalization and engagement.
    • Personalize and Share Agents allow employees to engage in the mode they prefer (audio, video, or text) in any language, on any endpoint, with smart orchestration for delivery at peak engagement times without a need for manual scheduling.
    • Analyze Agent leverages natural language to provide conversational insights on sentiment, employee feedback, and predictive analytics, enabling continuous communication refinement. These AI-driven insights help companies proactively address issues, gauge sentiment, and optimize messaging for maximum impact on engagement, morale, and productivity. 

    “For too long, time and resource constraints have limited the impact of internal communications on business outcomes,” said Frank Gauld, chief product and technology officer, Poppulo. “Our AI-first employee communications platform changes that. Poppulo’s AI Agents continuously learn from historical campaigns, applying company- and industry-specific best practices to refine messaging, maximize reach, and drive measurable results.” 

    Poppulo has invested heavily in AI innovation to meet the evolving needs of enterprise communications teams. Released in November 2024, the Comms Coach chatbot uses natural language querying to answer questions instantly regarding measurables such as email performance benchmarks, best practices, and campaign ideas. Released in January 2025, Poppulo’s email auto-translate feature uses a combination of machine translation, generative AI, and a human-in-the-loop workflow to facilitate professional translations, reducing the need for outsourced translation services and improving organizational inclusivity by making mass multilingual communications more attainable.  

    The AI Agents join the previously released tools, Translations, and Comms Coach as part of Poppulo AI. General availability of Poppulo’s agentic AI will commence in the second half of 2025. To learn more, visit www.poppulo.com/ai. 

    About Poppulo
    Poppulo helps enterprise organizations achieve more by effortlessly connecting their employees, customers, and workplaces through omnichannel employee communications, digital signage, and workplace management. Poppulo’s 4,500+ customer base is representative of the world’s most successful companies, including more than 40 of the Fortune 100. For more information, visit www.poppulo.com. Follow Poppulo on LinkedIn and on X.   

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  • MIL-OSI: Varonis Names Winners of Global Partners in Excellence Awards

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    MIAMI, April 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Varonis Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq: VRNS), the leader in data security, today announced the winners of its annual Partners in Excellence awards. The program recognizes channel partners who worked tirelessly in 2024 to deliver Varonis’ top-ranked Data Security Platform to customers worldwide. Varonis leadership selected the winners based on their accomplishments throughout the year.

    “Securing critical data is a top priority for our customers, and our mission at Varonis is to protect sensitive data wherever it lives, across IaaS, SaaS, and hybrid environments,” said Greg Pomeroy, Varonis SVP of Worldwide Sales. “In 2024, our partners used their expertise to help Varonis ensure that customer’s data is secured with automated outcomes delivered via our Data Security Platform. Congratulations to the Partners in Excellence award winners.”

    Winners for North America

    • Partner of the Year — CDW
    • Growth Partner of the Year — Trace3
    • Cloud Partner of the Year — World Wide Technology
    • West Regional Partner of the Year — Optiv Security Inc.
    • East Regional Partner of the Year — GuidePoint Security
    • West Growth Partner of the Year — AHEAD
    • East Growth Partner of the Year — Alchemy Technology Group

    Winners for France

    • Partner of the Year — Metsys
    • Growth Partner of the Year — Orange Cyberdefense
    • Partner Excellence Award — Synetis

    Winners for Central Europe

    • Partner of the Year — SVA
    • Growth Partner of the Year — ORBIT
    • Partner Excellence Award — link protect

    Winners for U.K.

    • Partner of the Year — Softcat Plc
    • Growth Partner of the Year — Saepio Solutions Ltd
    • Partner Excellence Award — Bytes Software Services Ltd

    Winners for Spain and Portugal

    • Partner of the Year — Inspiring Solutions

    Winners for Australia

    • Partner of the Year — CyberCX

    Winners for India

    • Partner of the Year — Hitachi Systems India
    • Distributor of the Year — RAH Infotech

    Winners for Latin America

    • Partner of the Year — Infosec Data Security

    Winners for Italy

    • Partner of the Year — Spike Reply
    • Growth Partner of the Year — Lutech

    Additional Resources

    About Varonis
    Varonis (Nasdaq: VRNS) is the leader in data security, fighting a different battle than conventional cybersecurity companies. Our cloud-native Data Security Platform continuously discovers and classifies critical data, removes exposures, and detects advanced threats with AI-powered automation.

    Thousands of organizations worldwide trust Varonis to defend their data wherever it lives — across SaaS, IaaS, and hybrid cloud environments. Customers use Varonis to automate a wide range of security outcomes, including data security posture management (DSPM), data classification, data access governance (DAG), data detection and response (DDR), data loss prevention (DLP), AI security, and insider risk management.

    Varonis protects data first, not last. Learn more at www.varonis.com.

    Investor Relations Contact:
    Tim Perz
    Varonis Systems, Inc.
    646-640-2112
    investors@varonis.com

    News Media Contact:
    Rachel Hunt
    Varonis Systems, Inc.
    877-292-8767 (ext. 1598)
    pr@varonis.com

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  • MIL-OSI: TRC Amends Its Tender Offer for Ingersoll Rand Inc.

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    TORONTO, April 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — TRC Capital Investment Corporation (TRC) announced today that based on current market conditions, TRC has amended the terms of its tender offer for up to 1,500,000 common shares of Ingersoll Rand Inc. (the Company) and has decreased the offer price payable to US$65.25 per share from US$77.50 per share.

    TRC also announced that its offer will still expire at one minute after 11:59 p.m. New York City time on April 23, 2025, unless further extended.

    As of close of business on Tuesday, April 8, 2025, 200 shares had been tendered.

    TRC will accept for payment and will pay for all shares validly tendered prior to the expiration date and not properly withdrawn in accordance with the terms of the offer. TRC will not be required to accept for payment or pay for any shares and may terminate the offer if certain conditions which, in the reasonable judgment of TRC in any such case, makes it inadvisable to proceed with the offer or with such acceptance for payment or payment.

    Stockholders of the Company who have already tendered their shares and have not withdrawn such shares need not take any additional action with respect to TRC’s amended tender offer. These stockholders will receive the decreased offer price of US$65.25 per share in TRC’s tender offer.

    TRC has amended its tender offer materials to reflect the decreased offer price and other relevant changes.

    THIS PRESS RELEASE IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY AND IS NOT AN OFFER TO BUY OR THE SOLICITATION OF AN OFFER TO SELL ANY SHARES. THE SOLICITATION AND THE OFFER TO BUY THE COMPANY’S SHARES WILL ONLY BE MADE PURSUANT TO THE OFFER TO PURCHASE AND RELATED MATERIALS, AS SUCH DOCUMENTS ARE SUPPLEMENTED AND AMENDED. STOCKHOLDERS SHOULD READ THESE MATERIALS CAREFULLY BECAUSE THEY CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION, INCLUDING THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE OFFER. STOCKHOLDERS CAN OBTAIN A COPY OF THE OFFER TO PURCHASE AND RELATED MATERIALS WITH RESPECT TO THE TENDER OFFER BY CONTACTING THE INFORMATION AGENT FOR THE OFFER, CNRA FINANCIAL SERVICES INC. AT (416) 861-9446.

    TRC Capital Investment Corporation is a private investment corporation that manages a diverse investment portfolio.

    For further information, contact:

    Contact: Lorne H. Albaum, President
    Phone: (416) 304-1474

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  • MIL-OSI: AMD Announces “Advancing AI 2025”

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    SANTA CLARA, Calif., April 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Today, AMD (NASDAQ: AMD) announced “Advancing AI 2025,” an in-person and livestreamed event on June 12, 2025. The industry event will showcase the company’s bold vision for AI, announce the next generation of AMD Instinct™ GPUs, AMD ROCm™ open software ecosystem progress, and reveal details on AI solutions for hyperscalers, enterprises, developers, startups and more.

    AMD executives and AI ecosystem partners, customers and developers will join Chair and CEO Dr. Lisa Su to discuss how AMD products and software are re-shaping the AI and high-performance computing landscape.

    The live stream will start at 9:30 a.m. PT/12:30 p.m. ET on Thursday, June 12 on the AMD YouTube channel.

    About AMD
    For more than 50 years AMD has driven innovation in high-performance computing, graphics, and visualization technologies. Billions of people, leading Fortune 500 businesses, and cutting-edge scientific research institutions around the world rely on AMD technology daily to improve how they live, work, and play. AMD employees are focused on building leadership high-performance and adaptive products that push the boundaries of what is possible. For more information about how AMD is enabling today and inspiring tomorrow, visit the AMD (NASDAQ: AMD) website, blog, LinkedIn, and Twitter pages.

    AMD, the AMD Arrow logo, AMD Instinct, ROCm and combinations thereof are trademarks of Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. Other names are for informational purposes only and may be trademarks of their respective owners.

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  • MIL-OSI: Fusion Fuel Signs Non-Binding Letter of Intent to Acquire British Fuel Distribution Company

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    DUBLIN, Ireland, April 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — via IBN – Fusion Fuel Green PLC (Nasdaq: HTOO) (“Fusion Fuel” or the “Company”), a leading provider of full-service energy engineering and advisory solutions, today announced that it has signed a non-binding letter of intent (“LOI”) to acquire 100% of a privately held British fuel distribution company (the “Target”).

    In the proposed acquisition, the Company will purchase 100% of the outstanding shares of the Target from its shareholders for total consideration valued at £50 million, consisting of £25 million in cash funded through debt financing, £2 million in cash financed from a capital raise, £8 million in the Company’s shares subject to a make-whole agreement, and two additional payments of £7.5 million cash each within nine months and 18 months from the closing.

    The Target reported over $50 million in revenue and $4 million in net income for the year ending in 2023 and delivered strong growth in 2024, generating over $54 million in revenue and $7 million in net income. The transaction, if consummated, would mark a significant expansion of Fusion Fuel’s presence in the energy distribution sector, aligning with the Company’s broader strategic objectives.

    John-Paul Backwell, Chief Executive Officer of Fusion Fuel, commented: “This proposed transaction reflects our progress in executing our growth strategy, which began with our acquisition of Quality Industrial Corp. late last year. Our short-term priority is to build a synergistic portfolio of profitable and cash-generating businesses across the energy value chain. In addition to significantly increased revenues and profitability, acquiring this United Kingdom-based fuel distribution company would enable us to expand our footprint in the energy distribution space while also broadening our geographic presence into a key new market.”

    The LOI is non-binding, and consummation of the transaction remains subject to further due diligence, the negotiation of definitive agreements, and the satisfaction of customary closing conditions, including regulatory approvals. The Company expects to provide further updates as discussions progress.

    About Fusion Fuel Green PLC

    Fusion Fuel Green PLC (NASDAQ: HTOO) is an emerging leader in the energy services sector, offering a comprehensive suite of energy supply, distribution, and engineering and advisory solutions through its Al Shola Gas and BrightHy brands. Al Shola Gas provides full-service industrial gas solutions, including the design, supply, and maintenance of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) systems, as well as the transport and distribution of LPG to a broad range of customers across commercial, industrial, and residential sectors. BrightHy, the Company’s newly launched hydrogen solutions platform, focuses on delivering innovative engineering and advisory services that enable decarbonization across hard-to-abate industries.

    Learn more about Fusion Fuel by visiting our website at https://www.fusion-fuel.eu and following us on LinkedIn.

    Forward-Looking Statements

    This press release includes “forward-looking statements.” Forward-looking statements may be identified by the use of words such as “estimate,” “plan,” “project,” “forecast,” “intend,” “will,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “believe,” “seek,” “target”, “may”, “intend”, “predict”, “should”, “would”, “predict”, “potential”, “seem”, “future”, “outlook” or other similar expressions (or negative versions of such words or expressions) that predict or indicate future events or trends or that are not statements of historical matters. These forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance, conditions or results, and involve a number of known and unknown risks, uncertainties, assumptions and other important factors, many of which are outside the Company’s control, that could cause actual results or outcomes to differ materially from those discussed in the forward-looking statements. Fusion Fuel has based these forward-looking statements largely on its current expectations, including but not limited the ability of the investment reported on to be consummated as anticipated. Such forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties, including without limitation, the Company’s ability to enter into a definitive share purchase agreement with the shareholders of the Target, the ability of the parties to complete their due diligence and all other closing conditions, the Company’s ability to complete the proposed acquisition and integrate the Target’s business, obtain all necessary regulatory and other consents and approvals in connection with the transaction, andthose set forth in Fusion Fuel’s Annual Report on Form 20-F for the year ended December 31, 2023, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 30, 2024, which could cause actual results to differ from the forward-looking statements.

    Investor Relations Contact

    ir@fusion-fuel.eu

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  • MIL-OSI: Flourish Announces Relationship with Carson Group

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    New York, April 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Flourish, a platform that helps registered investment advisors (RIAs) grow by evolving from holistic advice to holistic implementation, today announced a new relationship with Carson Group Partners (“Carson”), a financial advisory network of more than 150 RIA offices and approximately $42B in assets under management. The partnership will bring Flourish Cash, Flourish’s flagship cash management offering, to all Carson advisors.

    Carson manages approximately $42 billion in assets and counts more than 52,000 client families in its advisory network. This new relationship reinforces the importance of cash being a part of the client-advisor strategic conversation. 

    “Industry research and our own Flourish data confirm that high and ultra-high net worth investors hold about 20% of their net worth in cash. These funds are typically sitting in checking and savings accounts earning next to nothing and often well over the FDIC limits, unprotected from potential bank failures,” said Flourish CEO Max Lane. “While held-away savings are discussed as part of holistic planning, without a specific advisor-centric solution there’s often no follow-through on optimizing reserve cash. This partnership gives Carson advisors an integrated, secure, higher yielding cash option to optimize clients’ held-away cash while also uncovering new assets to drive organic growth.

    “Carson is committed to equipping our advisors with innovative financial tools that elevate client results and solve real world needs. Flourish serves to help advisors execute on financial plans, unlocking growth and adding protection,” said Dani Fava, Chief Strategy Officer at the Carson Group. “This partnership strengthens advisor capabilities while seamlessly integrating into existing workflows. The greater visibility into clients’ cash savings offers advisors a route to growth.”

    Flourish’s products are built exclusively for RIAs and help financial advisors bring held-away assets into their orbit. Flourish also offers Flourish Annuities, an end-to-end digital annuities solution that makes it easy for RIAs to include annuities in client portfolios.

    Over 900 RIAs managing over $1.6 trillion in combined assets trust Flourish to help them fully execute financial plans and bring more assets into their orbit. As a platform that helps RIAs grow by evolving from holistic advice to holistic implementation, Flourish also allows advisors to feature their firm’s branding as well as providing client-friendly marketing materials, premium support, and more.

    ABOUT FLOURISH
    Flourish builds technology that empowers financial advisors, improves financial lives and retirement outcomes, and delivers new and innovative investment options to advisors. Today, the Flourish platform supports more than $7 billion in assets under custody and is used by more than 900 wealth management firms representing more than $1.6 trillion in assets under management. Flourish is wholly-owned by Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company (MassMutual). For more information, visit www.flourish.com. 

    ABOUT CARSON GROUP
    Headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska, Carson Group serves financial advisors and investors through its three businesses — Carson Wealth, Carson Coaching and Carson Partners. Carson Group has created an ecosystem dedicated to helping financial advisors unleash the full potential of their firms by providing marketing, compliance, technology, investment strategies, succession planning, M&A support, and coaching. The company currently manages approximately $42 billion* in AUM and serves more than 52,000 families among its advisor network of 150+ partner offices, including 50+ Carson Wealth locations. For more information, visit www.carsongroup.com.

    *Combined AUM of CWM, LLC and NWCM.

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    April 10, 2025

  • MIL-OSI: BlackLine Recognized in Report on Top AI Use Cases for Accounts Receivable Automation in 2025

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    LOS ANGELES, April 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — BlackLine, Inc. (Nasdaq: BL), has been recognized in the recently published Forrester Report: Top AI Use Cases for Accounts Receivable Automation in 2025. The report highlights key areas where artificial intelligence is transforming the accounts receivable (AR) function, with BlackLine cited for its capabilities in three essential categories: Collection Management, Explainability and Transparency, and Model Bias and Inaccuracy.

    According to the report,

    “BlackLine trains AI models with diverse data sets to minimize bias and continuously monitors prediction accuracy, with human reviews to ensure performance.”

    “Finance & accounting leaders want AI they can trust—not just to automate workflows, but to enhance judgment, reduce risk, and ensure data integrity,” said Charlie Gaulke, SVP of Product Management at BlackLine. “For us, being recognized for mitigating model bias and increasing accuracy reflects our commitment to delivering responsible, explainable, and user-controlled AI—grounded in the real-world needs of the Office of the CFO.”

    The Forrester report also recognized BlackLine’s AR Intelligence solution in the following areas:

    • Collection Management: “BlackLine’s AR Intelligence forecasts invoice payments, enabling proactive collection.”
    • Explainability and Transparency: “BlackLine provides visualizations, dashboards, and interfaces to help users understand AI outputs, using interpretable models and explainable AI techniques for transparency.”

    BlackLine’s AR Intelligence applies machine learning to help organizations reduce days sales outstanding (DSO), improve working capital performance, and increase the accuracy of cash forecasting—while maintaining full transparency into how AI-generated insights are produced and validated.

    “Our vision is to bring autonomous finance to every company in the world,” said Jeremy Ung, Chief Technology Officer at BlackLine. “That means using AI not just to automate tasks, but to elevate human judgment—so people become exception handlers and reviewers, while AI handles the heavy lifting. In the year ahead, we’re focused on automating the preparer and collector roles and augmenting the reviewer and approver. It’s part of our broader mission to deliver agentic, explainable, and high-impact AI use cases that move the Office of the CFO toward faster, smarter, and more trusted financial operations.”

    The Forrester: Top AI Use Cases for Accounts Receivable Automation in 2025 report, authored by Meng Liu and contributors, was published on March 14, 2025. It provides a roadmap for finance and technology leaders seeking to adopt AI in AR processes more effectively.

    To learn more about BlackLine’s AI solutions, visit: https://www.blackline.com/why-blackline/blackline-ai/

    MEDIA CONTACT:

    Samantha Darilek

    VP, Communications

    P. 877-777-7750

    E: samantha.darilek@blackline.com

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  • MIL-OSI: Wix Launches Astro, an AI-powered Assistant for Site and Business Management

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    Astro transforms the Wix dashboard experience, simplifying site and business management and helping to improve efficiency 

    NEW YORK – Wix.com Ltd. (NASDAQ: WIX), the leading SaaS website builder platform globally1, today announced the launch of Astro, its AI-powered business assistant. This innovative tool simplifies the user experience by allowing users to query and perform various business and back-office tasks directly from the chat interface. Astro marks the beginning of a series of agents that will be rolled out to Wix users, setting the stage for enhanced productivity and providing more opportunities to monetize and grow their businesses. 

    Astro provides users with seamless access to essential tools and insights, enhancing efficiency and simplifying site operations. Integrated throughout the dashboard, the assistant allows users to ask questions, optimize site settings, complete tasks, and discover useful features. By guiding users toward relevant tools and add-ons, Astro is expected to drive app installations, increase package upgrades, and encourage the adoption of premium features, ultimately improving collections and helping reduce churn.

    “Astro seamlessly integrates powerful capabilities into a single interface, making it easier than ever for users to manage their businesses efficiently,” said Guy Sopher, Head of the AI Platform Group at Wix. “With this being the largest collection of skills we’ve ever incorporated into a single assistant at Wix, boasting hundreds of different skills and capabilities, with more added every day, Astro acts as a trusted guide, Astro provides real-time insights and personalized recommendations to help users optimize their sites. By streamlining workflows and simplifying access to essential tools, it empowers users to accomplish more in less time. As they engage more deeply with the platform’s features, they can ultimately unlock greater opportunities for growth, visibility, and business success.”

    Capabilities of the business assistant include:

    • Data-Driven Insights & Optimization: Users can track their site’s performance, analyze visitor behavior, and generate reports to gain valuable insights. Astro helps monitor website traffic, assess sales trends, and evaluate SEO performance to optimize growth strategies.
    • Creative Content Creation: Astro enables users to create and manage blog posts, incorporate media, email marketing and marketing content for different social media platforms. It also supports setting up structured online programs for training or learning, ensuring content is well-organized and easily discoverable by search engines.
    • Drive Business Expansion: Users can leverage Astro to expand business opportunities by adding new products, exploring dropshipping options, and customizing site services.
    • Seamlessly Manage Subscriptions and Permissions: Users can manage their site’s premium plans, receive personalized plan recommendations, and access billing history, invoices, and transaction details. Additionally, users can easily manage roles and permissions and invite collaborators to the site.

    Astro is for Wix and Wix Studio users in English, gradually rolling out in other languages. Learn more about Wix’s AI solutions here. 

    About Wix.com Ltd.

    Wix is the leading SaaS website builder platform1 to create, manage and grow a digital presence. Founded  in 2006, Wix is a comprehensive platform providing users – self-creators, agencies, enterprises, and more – with industry-leading performance, security, AI capabilities and a reliable infrastructure. Offering a wide range of commerce and business solutions, advanced SEO and marketing tools, the platform enables users to take full ownership of their brand, their data and their relationships with their customers. With a focus on continuous innovation and delivery of new features and products, users can seamlessly build a powerful and high-end digital presence for themselves or their clients. 

    For more about Wix, please visit our Press Room
    Media Relations Contact:  PR@wix.com  

    1 Based on number of active live sites as reported by competitors’ figures, independent third-party data and internal data as of H1 2024.

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  • MIL-OSI: 5th Gen AMD EPYC Processors Deliver Leadership Performance for Google Cloud C4D and H4D Virtual Machines

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    — New instances provide enterprises with high-performance, scalable, and cost-effective cloud computing solutions —

    SANTA CLARA, Calif., April 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Today, AMD (NASDAQ: AMD) announced the new Google Cloud C4D and H4D virtual machines (VMs) are powered by 5th Gen AMD EPYC™ processors. The latest additions to Google Cloud’s general-purpose and HPC-optimized VMs deliver leadership performance, scalability, and efficiency for demanding cloud workloads; for everything from data analytics and web serving to high-performance computing (HPC) and AI.

    Google Cloud C4D instances deliver impressive performance, efficiency, and consistency for general-purpose computing workloads and AI inference. Based on Google Cloud’s testing, leveraging the advancements of the AMD “Zen 5” architecture allowed C4D to deliver up to 80% higher throughput/vCPU compared to previous generations. H4D instances, optimized for HPC workloads, feature AMD EPYC CPUs with Cloud RDMA for efficient scaling of up to tens of thousands of cores.

    “Since our launch, 5th Gen AMD EPYC solutions have been widely adopted across our OEM partners, enterprise customers, and now we’re excited to bring it to the cloud,” said Dan McNamara, senior vice president and general manager, Server Business, AMD. “Our deep technology partnership with Google Cloud enabled them to rapidly adopt the latest AMD EPYC processors to deliver consistent high performance and cost-efficient instances for their most demanding customers.”

    “Google Cloud is committed to delivering high-performance, secure, and scalable compute solutions to our customers,” said Mark Lohmeyer, vice president and general manager, Compute and Machine Learning Infrastructure, Google Cloud. “With the introduction of C4D and H4D instances powered by AMD EPYC processors, businesses can benefit from cutting-edge performance and efficiency, tailored to their cloud-native and enterprise applications.”

    Both C4D and H4D virtual machines are available in preview now, with general availability planned for later in the year across multiple global regions.

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    April 10, 2025

  • MIL-OSI Global: Shark AI uses fossil shark teeth to get middle school kids interested in paleontology and computer vision

    Source: The Conversation – USA – By Christine Wusylko, Postdoctoral Fellow in Educational Technology, University of Florida

    A student creates their model using Google Teachable Machine. Christine Wusylko, CC BY-ND

    Most kids have a natural curiosity about sharks − especially their sharp and abundant teeth. Our team had the idea to use the appeal of this charismatic apex predator to teach how scientists use artificial intelligence.

    We are researchers in AI literacy and STEM education who helped create a series of lessons that use fossil shark teeth to demonstrate the power and pitfalls of AI.

    The curriculum guides middle school students and teachers through building and evaluating computer vision models that can reliably classify fossil shark teeth. Computer vision is a type of artificial intelligence that uses algorithms and a lot of image data to classify and identify objects. It’s the same technology that enables Google Lens to identify plant species in photographs or self-driving cars to recognize people, cars and bicycles.

    Our free Shark AI curriculum has five modules, which are aligned with national and state science education standards. These standards outline the key knowledge and skills students should learn at each grade level. The lessons are designed to cultivate students’ interest in AI, data science, paleontology and the nature of science.

    Students learn about the different types of shark teeth and what they look like.
    Department of Education, University of Florida, CC BY-ND
    Shark AI students analyze various types of shark teeth.
    Bruce MacFadden photo composite, CC BY-ND

    The overall objective of Shark AI is to show that one does not have to be a computer scientist to use, teach or learn AI. We believe all teachers can and should be prepared to teach about AI in order to facilitate the technology’s meaningful integration into K-12 education.

    Teaching science with AI

    AI is already transforming our lives at a dizzying pace.

    To help prepare kids to live and work in an AI world, it is important for them to learn about the technology in school. Most of the resources available to teach AI in K-12 classrooms focus on the technology itself. As a result, these lessons may be offered only in specialty classes such as computer science and engineering, which may not be offered to all students at all schools.

    Systematic integration of AI in education is relatively new, so many teacher preparation programs are just beginning to incorporate it. There’s a need for professional learning opportunities for teachers already working in schools to learn about AI.

    Our research shows science teachers have a variety of preconceptions about AI. Additionally, many teachers are worried about teaching something they have little experience with. Nearly half of educators told EdWeek in a survey that “they’re uncomfortable with AI technology,” suggesting they are unlikely to add AI lessons to their already packed curriculum.

    Sorting sharks’ teeth

    To break down that unfamiliarity, the curriculum starts by introducing the various types of AI, such as natural language processing, automated speech recognition and computer vision. Students then get to work with fossil kits containing 15 real fossil shark teeth and one 3D-printed megalodon tooth. Megalodons were behemoth sharks that roamed the waters starting 20 million years ago and are now extinct. Students sort teeth in any way they want – such as by size, color or shape. Then, they learn how scientists typically classify fossils and practice sorting the teeth by species of shark and by what it eats.

    A student examines the features of a shark tooth fossil.
    Christine Wusylko, CC BY-ND

    After this, students use Google Teachable Machine, a free, online tool that uses the powerful TensorFlow.js machine learning model trained on millions of images. That creates their own computer vision model to classify fossil shark teeth. The data they use can be pictures they take of the real teeth in their kits or pictures they upload from databases such as the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History paleobiology digital collection or iDigBio.

    The models occasionally misclassify teeth, which creates an opportunity for teachers to discuss bias and limitations of computer vision, such as why it is important to train AI on lots of high-quality and diverse images.

    The Shark AI curriculum concludes with students creating, showcasing and discussing their own computer vision models.

    Different ways students classify fossils.
    Christine Wusylko, CC BY-ND

    Through these activities, students learn about AI concepts such as the strengths and weaknesses of AI compared with human intelligence along with paleontology concepts such as the fossil record or the information that can be learned about the history of life on Earth by studying fossils.

    Teachers have the flexibility to modify the activities, sequence and time they want to spend on the curriculum. This allows them to highlight the aspects that make most sense for their instructional needs and goals.

    To prepare teachers to use Shark AI, we host a weeklong professional learning session in which teachers learn how AI is used in science. They also practice doing the activities in the curriculum, and we leave plenty of time for discussion to demystify the technology.

    An important component of the training is to create a community for the teachers. They have opportunities to check in, brainstorm and troubleshoot together throughout the year.

    The Shark AI staff also checks in frequently with teachers individually to provide personalized support, usually troubleshooting questions about Google Teachable Machine. The teachers meet as a group once every few months to build community.

    Instructors work with Shark AI teachers during the weeklong professional learning session.
    Photos courtesy of the UF College of Education., CC BY-ND

    With these supports, we have found that teachers can change their understanding and beliefs about AI, and feel comfortable and prepared to teach science with AI methods.

    Christine Wusylko works for the University of Florida and receives funding from the NSF.

    Pavlo Antonenko works for the University of Florida and receives funding from the NSF.

    – ref. Shark AI uses fossil shark teeth to get middle school kids interested in paleontology and computer vision – https://theconversation.com/shark-ai-uses-fossil-shark-teeth-to-get-middle-school-kids-interested-in-paleontology-and-computer-vision-251125

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    April 10, 2025

  • MIL-OSI: SIMPPLE Ltd. Launches New Product “SIMPPLE Vision”, an end-to-end Vision-as-a-Service (VaaS) video content analytics, and Secures Paid Pilot with a national healthcare institution in Singapore

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    Singapore, April 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — SIMPPLE Ltd. (NASDAQ: SPPL) (“SIMPPLE” or “the Company”), a leading technology provider and innovator in the facilities management (FM) sector, today launched its new highly scalable end-to-end A.I. video analytics platform – SIMPPLE Vision, providing building owners and service contractors insights into facility operations and occupants’ behaviour. It brings together a set of pre-trained A.I. models from the Environmental Services and Security sectors coupling them with automated workforce management capabilities, enabling organizations to process vast amounts of video data in real-time, and instantly send alerts or work orders to the workforce to respond. This allows facility managers and workers to react quicker to situations with an enhanced level of transparency and accountability to the operations.

    With rising security concerns around unauthorised access as well as workplace safety breaches and incidents, there is a push towards evidence-based reporting and prevention. SIMPPLE Vision platform makes use of existing camera networks to deliver real-time insights through vision A.I. analytics and automated push notifications, minimising the cost of hardware upgrades and reducing reliance on manual monitoring. This is a significant upgrade, by retrofitting systems that lack modern analytics capability, therefore eliminating the need to replace existing cameras. SIMPPLE Vision processing platform can provide real-time analytics, incident logging, and audit trails for regulatory compliance, amongst many other features and related applications.

    SIMPPLE Vision applies advanced algorithms and high compute capabilities, which can be used and scaled across many sectors, such as aviation and transport safety, healthcare and hospitality monitoring, and compliance within education institutions. Data collected from such implementations can be refined over time, offering people and asset safety, and ultimately creating more personalised customer or occupant experiences within a given space. Another unique proposition SIMPPLE Vision platform offers is its ability to do both on-premises and cloud set-ups, depending on the end user requirements. This is especially important for critical infrastructure or healthcare facilities to avoid cloud risks while concurrently reducing cloud storage and transmission costs from significant bandwidth consumption, making it an ideal and cost-effective alternative solution.

    Following the announcement of SIMPPLE Vision, SIMPPLE is also pleased to announce a contract win with one of the largest public healthcare institutions in Singapore to deploy its advanced computer vision-to-workforce management capabilities as part of the initial proof-of-value initiative. Due to confidentiality, specific contract details remain undisclosed. This collaboration aims to enhance operational efficiency within the healthcare premises and improve customer satisfaction. If successful, the program is set to expand across multiple hospitals nationwide with these added vision applications, marking a major step forward to incorporate cutting-edge vision technologies for the healthcare sector.

    “We are thrilled to launch SIMPPLE Vision as part of our continuing commitment to develop innovative and cost-effective solutions that can positively impact service delivery and improved reporting outcomes,” said SIMPPLE chief executive Norman Schroeder. “This domain-specific computer vision capability is a step forward to revolutionise the way assets and broad ranging facilities are managed. Being awarded one of Singapore’s national public hospitals as an initial site is a testament to our commitment and forward-looking vision. We will continue to deliver on our promise to develop fit-for-purpose solutions, as we look to expand our contribution to the healthcare sector in Singapore and beyond.”

    According to an August 2024 report by SkyQuest Technology, the global video analytics market will attain a value of $44.7 billion by 2031, with a CAGR of 22.3%, from 2024 to 2031. This rapid growth is largely driven by the growing emphasis on security enhancements and integration of artificial intelligence with video analytics solutions. Crowd management will remain as a key contributor to the growth of computer vision applications in stadiums, airports, public events, and government facilities, said the report.

    About SIMPPLE LTD.

    Headquartered in Singapore, SIMPPLE LTD. is an advanced technology solution provider in the emerging PropTech space, focused on helping facilities owners and managers manage facilities autonomously. Founded in 2016, the Company has a strong foothold in the Singapore facilities management market, serving over 60 clients in both the public and private sectors and extending out of Singapore into Australia and the Middle East. The Company has developed its proprietary SIMPPLE Ecosystem, to create an automated workforce management tool for building maintenance, surveillance and cleaning comprised of a mix of software and hardware solutions such as robotics (both cleaning and security) and Internet-of-Things (“IoT”) devices. 

    For more information on SIMPPLE, please visit: https://www.simpple.ai

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  • MIL-OSI: Cyabra Partners with Aquion to Strengthen Digital Security and Combat Disinformation Across Australia and New Zealand

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    New York, NY, April 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Cyabra Strategy Ltd. (“Cyabra”), a leading AI platform for real-time disinformation detection, has joined forces with Aquion Pty Ltd, a trusted value-added distributor of cybersecurity and digital transformation solutions. This partnership will bring Cyabra’s AI-driven platform to businesses, government agencies, and enterprises across Australia and New Zealand, helping them detect and monitor digital threats in real time.

    With the rise of disinformation campaigns, bot-driven influence operations, and online manipulation, organizations are increasingly vulnerable to digital threats. Cyabra’s AI-powered platform analyzes millions of online conversations across social media platforms such as X (formerly Twitter), Facebook, and TikTok. It detects inauthentic accounts, AI-generated content, and coordinated disinformation campaigns, mapping how false narratives spread and influence public opinion. By partnering with Aquion, Cyabra is expanding its reach, enabling organizations in Australia and New Zealand via its reseller partners access to the tools they need to safeguard their digital presence.

    “Disinformation isn’t just about social media engagement—it’s a growing threat with real-world consequences, shaping public opinion, impacting businesses, and eroding trust. Organizations need to be proactive, not just reactive, in protecting their digital presence,” said Dan Brahmy, CEO and Co-founder of Cyabra. “Our partnership with Aquion ensures that businesses and governments across Australia and New Zealand have access to the real-time intelligence they need to spot false narratives, uncover manipulation, and stay ahead of digital threats.”

    “We are excited to partner with Cyabra to bring their AI-powered social media intelligence platform to our customers,” said Stephen Balicki, CEO at Aquion. “Disinformation and online manipulation are growing threats to businesses and government agencies alike. With Cyabra’s unique capabilities, we can provide organizations with unparalleled insights to identify and respond to digital threats effectively.”

    Aquion’s extensive network of reseller partners, combined with Cyabra’s AI-powered insights, will enable businesses, government agencies, and media organizations to detect and combat disinformation before it causes irreparable reputational or financial harm. Together, Cyabra and Aquion empower organizations to proactively detect false narratives, counter-influence operations, and protect digital trust in an era where AI-generated content and coordinated manipulation threaten businesses, governments, and public discourse.

    For more information about Cyabra’s AI-driven disinformation detection capabilities and the partnership with Aquion, visit the Cyabra website or Aquion Website.

    Cyabra has entered into a business combination agreement (the “Business Combination Agreement”) with Trailblazer Merger Corporation I (NASDAQ: TBMC) (“Trailblazer”), a blank-check special-purpose acquisition company.

    About Cyabra

    Cyabra Strategy Ltd. (“Cyabra”) is a real-time AI-powered platform that uncovers and analyzes online disinformation and misinformation by uncovering fake profiles, harmful narratives, and GenAI content across social media and digital news channels. Cyabra’s AI protects corporations and governments against brand reputation risks, election manipulation, foreign interference, and other online threats. Cyabra’s platform leverages proprietary algorithms and NLP solutions, gathering and analyzing publicly available data to provide clear, actionable insights and real-time alerts that inform critical decision-making. Cyabra uncovers the good, bad, and fake online.

    For more information, visit www.cyabra.com.

    Media Contact:
    Jill Burkes
    Jill@cyabra.com
    Signal Contact: Jillabra.24

    About Aquion
     Aquion is a leading Australian software distributor, specialising in connecting world-class technology vendors with the largest resellers across Australia and the Asia-Pacific region. With a commitment to delivering value through the channel, Aquion offers a comprehensive portfolio of disruptive technologies with over 5000 existing software agreements, including business transformation, cybersecurity, DevOps, and infrastructure software solutions. Backed by a highly responsive sourcing team and a reputation for outstanding service, Aquion enables partners to drive growth and capitalise on new opportunities. Focused on collaboration, innovation, and customer success, Aquion remains a trusted partner for vendors and resellers alike in APAC.

    https://www.aquion.com.au/

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    Miri Segal
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    About Trailblazer

    Trailblazer Merger Corporation I (Nasdaq: TBMC) is a blank check company formed and entered into a merger, shared exchange, asset acquisition, stock purchase, recapitalization, reorganization, or other similar business combination with one or more businesses or entities. For more information, visit: www.trailblazermergercorp.com

    Forward-Looking Statements

    This press release contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the federal securities laws with respect to certain products that will be the subject of a proposed transaction between Trailblazer Merger Corporation I (“Trailblazer”) and Cyabra Strategy Ltd. (“Cyabra”). All statements other than statements of historical facts contained in this press release, including statements regarding Cyabra’s business strategy, products, research and development costs, plans and objectives of management for future operations, and future results of current and anticipated product offerings, are forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements generally are identified by the words “believe,” “project,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” “intend,” “strategy,” “future,” “opportunity,” “plan,” “may,” “should,” “will,” “would,” “will be,” “will continue,” “will likely result,” and similar expressions. These forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks, uncertainties and assumptions, including, but not limited to, the following risks relating to the proposed transaction: the ability to complete the Business Combination or, if Trailblazer does not consummate such Business Combination, any other initial business combination; expectations regarding Cyabra’s strategies and future financial performance, including its future business plans or objectives, prospective performance and opportunities and competitors, revenues, products and services, pricing, operating expenses, market trends, liquidity, cash flows and uses of cash, capital expenditures, and Cyabra’s ability to invest in growth initiatives and pursue acquisition opportunities; the occurrence of any event, change or other circumstances that could give rise to the termination of the Business Combination Agreement; the outcome of any legal proceedings that may be instituted against Trailblazer or Cyabra following announcement of the Business Combination Agreement and the transactions contemplated therein; the inability to complete the proposed Business Combination due to, among other things, the failure to obtain Trailblazer stockholder approval; the risk that the announcement and consummation of the proposed Business Combination disrupts Cyabra’s current operations and future plans;  the ability to recognize the anticipated benefits of the proposed Business Combination; unexpected costs related to the proposed Business Combination; the amount of any redemptions by existing holders of Trailblazer’s common stock being greater than expected; limited liquidity and trading of Trailblazer’s securities; geopolitical risk and changes in applicable laws or regulations; the size of the addressable markets for Cyabra’s products and services; the possibility that Trailblazer and/or Cyabra may be adversely affected by other economic, business, and/or competitive factors; the ability to obtain and/or maintain the listing of Combined Company’s Common Stock on Nasdaq following the Business Combination; operational risk; and the risks that the consummation of the proposed Business Combination is substantially delayed or does not occur.

    Important Information for Investors and Stockholders

    Trailblazer will file a registration statement on Form S-4 with the SEC, which will include a proxy statement for Trailblazer’s stockholders and a prospectus related to the securities of the combined company. After the registration statement is declared effective, the proxy statement/prospectus will be sent to all Trailblazer stockholders.

    INVESTORS AND STOCKHOLDERS OF TRAILBLAZER ARE URGED TO READ THE REGISTRATION STATEMENT, PROXY STATEMENT/PROSPECTUS, AND OTHER RELEVANT DOCUMENTS FILED OR TO BE FILED WITH THE SEC CAREFULLY WHEN THEY BECOME AVAILABLE, AS THEY WILL CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THE TRANSACTION AND THE PARTIES INVOLVED.

    Once filed, free copies of these documents can be obtained from the SEC’s website at  www.sec.gov. Additional information about Trailblazer can be found on its website at  www.trailblazermergercorp.com or by contacting info@trailblazermergercorp.com.

    Participants in the Solicitation

    Cyabra, Trailblazer, and their respective directors and executive officers may be deemed participants in the solicitation of proxies from Trailblazer stockholders regarding the transaction. Information about Trailblazer’s directors and executive officers and their ownership of Trailblazer’s securities is set forth in Trailblazer’s most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC, as modified or supplemented by any Form 3 or Form 4 filed with the SEC since the date of such filing. Other information regarding the interests of the participants in the proxy solicitation will be included in the proxy statement/prospectus pertaining to the proposed Transactions when it becomes available.

    No Offer or Solicitation

    This press release does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy any securities, or a solicitation of any vote or approval. No sale of securities shall occur in any jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation, or sale would be unlawful before registration or qualification under applicable laws.

    The MIL Network –

    April 10, 2025

  • MIL-OSI: Thrive Awarded State of Florida Contract for Digital Security Solutions

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    TALLAHASSEE, Fla., April 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Thrive, a global technology outsourcing provider for cybersecurity, Cloud, and IT managed services, announced today that it has been selected by the State of Florida, Department of Management Services as a vendor for the Digital Security Solutions contract. This latest partnership adds to the list of state and local governments that trust Thrive to protect them from cyber threats, including phishing attempts and data breaches.

    Local and state governments continue to be targets of cyberattacks, and the effect is costly. According to IBM’s Cost of a Data Breach Report 2024, the global average cost of a data breach is $4.88 million. And with a government’s limited resources, a cyberattack can be devastating, not only financially but also to the trust of its constituents.

    To enable these organizations to strengthen their cybersecurity and better protect their data, Thrive has a dedicated public sector team with more than 20 years of experience. This team delivers proactive, fully managed security solutions designed to protect state agencies from cyber risk.

    Florida’s Department of Management Services will allow Thrive to provide cybersecurity solutions to state agencies and other eligible entities across multiple service categories, including:

    1. Service Category 3: Endpoint Detection and Response Fortinet FortiEDR with Thrive Management
    2. Service Category 5: Email Security Checkpoint Harmony Email & Collaboration Security with Thrive Management
    3. Service Category 10: Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) Checkpoint SASE with Thrive Management

    “State and local governments are seeing an influx of data at the exact same time that cyberattacks are becoming more sophisticated. It has never been more important to ensure government systems are updated, teams are trained, and data is protected,” said Bill McLaughlin, CEO of Thrive. “Thrive has a deep understanding of the unique needs of local and state governments across our cybersecurity journey. When government agencies like the State of Florida, partner with us, we bring in our team of experts to handle cybersecurity risk so the organization can focus on serving citizens.”

    To learn more about Thrive’s CJIS offerings, click here.

    About Thrive 
    Thrive delivers global technology outsourcing for cybersecurity, Cloud, networking, and other complex IT requirements. Thrive’s NextGen platform enables customers to increase business efficiencies through standardization, scalability, and automation, delivering oversized technology returns on investment (ROI). They accomplish this with advisory services, vCISO, vCIO, consulting, project implementation, solution architects, and a best-in-class subscription-based technology platform. Thrive delivers exceptional high-touch service through its POD approach of subject matter experts and global 24x7x365 SOC, NOC, and centralized services teams. Learn more at www.thrivenextgen.com or follow us on LinkedIn. 

    Contacts 
    Hannah Johnston 
    thrive@v2comms.com

    The MIL Network –

    April 10, 2025

  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Cutting edge tech introduced in social care

    Source: United Kingdom – Executive Government & Departments

    Press release

    Cutting edge tech introduced in social care

    Care leaders will be trained to use cutting-edge technology to improve patient care, free up staff time and help people live independently in their own homes

    Care leaders will be trained to use the latest cutting-edge technology to improve patient care, free up staff time and help people live independently in their own homes for longer.

    In a bid to shift adult social care from analogue to digital as part of the Plan for Change, the Health and Social Care Secretary Wes Streeting has announced a new qualification that will equip care leaders with the skills to use and rapidly deploy technology across care homes and other settings.

    The training will focus on tools which have been shown to improve the quality of care and reduce pressure on staff. This includes motion sensors that can detect and alert staff when a patient has had a fall; video telecare to allow remote appointments with doctors and carers to reduce the need to travel; and artificial intelligence which can automate routine tasks like note taking or predict when a patient might need additional care.

    Care technologies like these will help people to receive the best possible care in the community and prevent avoidable trips to the hospital, reducing pressure on the NHS.  It supports the government’s 10 Year Health Plan to make health and social care fit for the future.

    Health and Social Care Secretary Wes Streeting said:

    We will harness the full potential of cutting-edge technology to transform social care, helping people to live independently in their own homes and improving the quality of care.

    By investing in skills training for care workers, introducing a Fair Pay Agreement, and providing more opportunities for career progression, we will help retain the incredible professionals we need. 

    Our Plan for Change will make sure we have the people and the skills needed to build a National Care Service.

    Speaking at Unison’s 2025 National Health Care Conference, the Health and Social Care Secretary also outlined a series of wider measures to boost the recruitment and retention of care staff. The plans will professionalise the adult social care workforce and help staff progress in their careers, leading to better pay and recognition.

    This includes:

    • Setting up new job roles – like deputy managers, registered managers, personal assistants and a new enhanced care worker role – in recognition of increasingly complex care requirements. It will mean their skills will be recognised across the health service, so that GPs, doctors and other health professionals understand their expertise.
    • £12 million to fund courses and qualifications for carers to develop new skills, build expertise and advance in their careers.

    The boost for social care careers will support the 1.59 million strong workforce which provides vital care and support to people of all ages and with diverse, complex needs and is in recognition of the vital work they do.

    The measures come as unpaid carers’ see the biggest rise in their earnings limit since the 1970s this month, and the first ever Fair Pay Agreement for the sector continues to progress through Parliament.

    Baroness Louise Casey will soon begin her independent commission into adult social care which will look at how we recruit, retain and support the workforce as part of its focus on building a social care system fit for the future.

    Background

    Care Workforce Pathway

    • The Care Workforce Pathway is the first universal career structure for the adult social care workforce. It focuses on direct care and support roles. The second part of the Pathway includes four further role categories to continue to match the breadth of careers in adult social care.
    • The Pathway provides clear guidance for progression and development for professionals in the adult social care sector by outlining the necessary knowledge, skills, values and behaviours they will need in their work/practice. 8 It sets out how people can develop across a long-term career in adult social care with support and training; attracting people to join and remain in the sector and supporting sustainable workforce growth. 

    Level 5 Digital Leadership Qualification

    • This new qualification will ensure adult social care leaders and managers have the skills they need to adopt digital innovations and new technology to help transform the sector.
    • This supports the fundamental shift from analogue to digital in adult social care will support high quality, safe, efficient and person-centred care. This shift is dependent on the adult social care workforce feeling confident, skilled and supported to embed digital ways of working. 
    • Awarding Organisations can decide which technologies to focus on and these are included, but not limited to: smart home technologies, assistive technologies, technologies worn by staff, telecare, diagnostic tools, digital social care records, business software and AI and robotics technology. Further information can be found in the Level 5 Award in Understanding Digital Leadership in Adult Social Care Qualification Specification. 

     Publication of updated care certificate standards

    • The Care Certificate standards have been refreshed to bring the contents up to date and in line with the Level 2 Adult Social Care Certificate qualification that was launched in June 2024. 
    • The Care Certificate Standards were developed for use in England and are the recommended minimum training, supervision and assessment that staff new to care (health and adult social care) should receive as part of induction and before they start to deliver care. It provides a foundation for healthcare support and social care worker roles, ensuring that the new worker can provide a compassionate and caring service.

    International Recruitment Fund

    • Additionally, the government will also reduce reliance on overseas recruitment for social care. £12.5 million has been made available for the international recruitment fund to tackle the exploitation of international care workers. This will help find new employment for displaced overseas care workers, prioritising those already in the UK before hiring internationally.  

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    MIL OSI United Kingdom –

    April 10, 2025

  • MIL-OSI: Silicon Motion Announces First Quarter 2025 Earnings Conference Call

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    TAIPEI, Taiwan and MILPITAS, Calif., April 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Silicon Motion Technology Corporation (NasdaqGS: SIMO) (“Silicon Motion” or the “Company”), a global leader in NAND flash controllers for solid state storage devices, plans to release its first quarter 2025 financial results after the market closes on April 29, 2025 and will host a conference call on April 30 at 8:00 a.m. Eastern Time. Participants must pre-register using the link below to participate in the live call.  

    CONFERENCE CALL DETAILS:

    Participants must register in advance to join the conference call using the link provided below. Conference access information (including dial-in information and a unique access PIN) will be provided in the email received upon registration.

    Participant Online Registration:
    https://register-conf.media-server.com/register/BI5c69a4c2d96041b59a2bf8a51cec1881

    This call will be webcast on the Company’s website at www.siliconmotion.com.

    ABOUT SILICON MOTION:

    We are the global leader in supplying NAND flash controllers for solid state storage devices.  We supply more SSD controllers than any other company in the world for servers, PCs and other client devices and are the leading merchant supplier of eMMC and UFS embedded storage controllers used in smartphones, IoT devices and other applications.  We also supply customized high-performance hyperscale data center and specialized industrial and automotive SSD solutions.  Our customers include most of the NAND flash vendors, storage device module makers and leading OEMs.  For further information on Silicon Motion, visit us at www.siliconmotion.com.

    FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS:

    This news release contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Exchange Act. In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements by terminology such as “may,” “will,” “should,” “expect,” “intend,” “plan,” “anticipate,” “believe,” “estimate,” “predict,” “potential,” “continue,” or the negative of these terms or other comparable terminology. Although such statements are based on our own information and information from other sources we believe to be reliable, you should not place undue reliance on them. These statements involve risks and uncertainties, and actual market trends or our actual results of operations, financial condition or business prospects may differ materially from those expressed or implied in these forward-looking statements for a variety of reasons. Potential risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to the unpredictable volume and timing of customer orders, which are not fixed by contract but vary on a purchase order basis; the loss of one or more key customers or the significant reduction, postponement, rescheduling or cancellation of orders from one or more customers; general economic conditions or conditions in the semiconductor or consumer electronics markets; the impact of inflation on our business and customer’s businesses and any effect this has on economic activity in the markets in which we operate; the functionalities and performance of our information technology (“IT”) systems, which are subject to cybersecurity threats and which support our critical operational activities, and any breaches of our IT systems or those of our customers, suppliers, partners and providers of third-party licensed technology; the effects on our business and our customer’s business taking into account the ongoing U.S.-China tariffs and trade disputes; the uncertainties associated with any future global or regional pandemic; the continuing tensions between Taiwan and China including enhanced military activities; decreases in the overall average selling prices of our products; changes in the relative sales mix of our products; changes in our cost of finished goods; supply chain disruptions that have affected us and our industry as well as other industries on a global basis; the payment, or non-payment, of cash dividends in the future at the discretion of our board of directors and any announced planned increases in such dividends; changes in our cost of finished goods; the availability, pricing, and timeliness of delivery of other components and raw materials used in the products we sell given the current raw material supply shortages being experienced in our industry; our customers’ sales outlook, purchasing patterns, and inventory adjustments based on consumer demands and general economic conditions; any potential impairment charges that may be incurred related to businesses previously acquired or divested in the future; our ability to successfully develop, introduce, and sell new or enhanced products in a timely manner; and the timing of new product announcements or introductions by us or by our competitors. For additional discussion of these risks and uncertainties and other factors, please see the documents we file from time to time with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, including our Annual Report on Form 20-F filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on April 30, 2024. Other than as required under the securities laws, we do not intend, and do not undertake any obligation to, update or revise any forward-looking statements, which apply only as of the date of this news release.

    The MIL Network –

    April 10, 2025

  • MIL-OSI: Wevr Unveils Groundbreaking Immersive Experience, Catch the Wave at the Malta Pavilion at World Expo 2025

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    LOS ANGELES, April 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Wevr, a creative development and production studio specializing in interactive and immersive experiences, today revealed its visionary design for the Malta Pavilion Experience at the World Expo 2025 in Osaka, Japan. The immersive installation will welcome global visitors from April 13, 2025 through October 13, 2025, showcasing Malta’s rich heritage and bold aspirations at the prestigious international event held once every four years. Titled “Catch the Wave,” the multi-sensory experience is being created in partnership with Malta Enterprise under the direction of Wevr’s cofounder and CEO Neville Spiteri. 

    “What better way to illustrate Malta’s forward-thinking future than by using immersive technology to surround visitors with the sights and sounds of Malta’s rich history in the Mediterranean, alongside our ambitious vision for tomorrow,” said Malta Enterprise CEO George Gregory. “Wevr’s creative vision and mastery of next-generation technologies made them the natural choice to showcase all that Malta offers in terms of heritage, industry and innovation.”

    With a focus on sustainability and technological advancement, the pavilion seamlessly integrates art, science, technology, culture, and the natural world. Key features include:

    • Dynamic Exterior Canvas: A spectacular 16m × 5m high-resolution LED screen envelops approaching visitors in the breathtaking Mediterranean environment. Digital twins capture the singular beauty of Malta’s iconic structures, from Megalithic temples to the old medieval city of Mdina and the UNESCO world heritage Valletta entrance, weaving a tapestry from past to present, each frame alive with the shifting light of the time of day. Ambient music intertwines with the imagery casting reflections that ripple on the dramatic fountain entrance. 
    • Immersive Time Portal: Inside the pavilion, a 9m x 3m surround screen creates a portal through Maltese history which surrounds visitors in a 180-degree storyscape, unfurling an 8,000-year saga in the Mediterranean Sea cradling the island of Malta. This captivating narrative journey, woven with spatial audio, dramatic lighting, and state of the art 3D and AI technology, traces the island’s metamorphosis from an ancient Mediterranean crossroads to a luminous hub of future innovation.
    • Multi-modal Storytelling: Through collaboration with the Heritage Malta, Wevr utilized state of the art 3D photogrammetry and proprietary Generative AI technology to faithfully bring to life key moments from Malta’s past with unprecedented detail and authenticity. And with the guidance of Malta Enterprise, visualizing an innovative and future extending to renewable energy and the metaverse.  

    “The Malta pavilion experience weaves an immersive journey that envelops visitors in the beauty and essence of Malta,” said Neville Spiteri, CEO of Wevr who directed and produced the experience. “By bringing key historic moments to life and offering glimpses into the future using our R&D in Generative AI and real-time 3D Unreal workflows, we’re demonstrating what tomorrow’s business and entertainment experiences look and feel like.”

    Wevr’s global virtual studio, composed of multiple creative teams across multiple continents, collaborated with Maltese historians, artists and domain experts at the center. The design leverages Wevr’s decade of expertise creating stories and environments with Epic’s Unreal Engine, now enhanced with proprietary Generative AI tools developed specifically for creating spectacular immersive content for forward-thinking clients like the Malta Government. 

    About Wevr

    Wevr is a leading creative immersive studio. We collaborate with artists, brands and IP to co-create immersive experiences and spatial applications. Wevr’s expertise includes Interactive real-time 3D, Spatial/XR, Simulations, Immersive video and Generative AI. Wevr was recognized on Fast Company’s list of “Top 10 Most Innovative companies in AR/VR.” Wevr’s world class leadership team is composed of repeat successful technology entrepreneurs, veteran AAA game developers, and award-winning designers, artists and storytellers. Investors include HTC and Epic Games. 

    Contact:
    Amanda Orr for Wevr
    amanda@wevr.com
    202-459-1304

    A photo accompanying this announcement is available at https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/4bfb9631-df39-4ca8-a0a0-2ff2816e620d

    The MIL Network –

    April 10, 2025
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