Category: Artificial Intelligence

  • MIL-OSI: Fermyon Breaks New Ground in Serverless Hyperscaling with WebAssembly on Google Kubernetes Engine

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    LONGMONT, Colo., April 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Fermyon™ Technologies, Inc., the serverless WebAssembly company, today demonstrated a breakthrough for serverless hyperscaling as Fermyon Platform for Kubernetes reaches unparalleled scale on Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE) clusters, achieving 7x faster pod scheduling and execution speeds 50x faster than today’s leading serverless cloud technologies.

    At Containers @ Google NEXT ‘25, the Google Cloud team debuted the first high-scale demonstration of next generation GKE Autopilot capabilities. Google Cloud has just announced new performance improvements to GKE Autopilot, including faster pod scheduling, scaling reaction time, and capacity right-sizing. The on-site demo features a GKE Autopilot cluster that hosts 1,000 typical lightweight serverless functions on a single four core node, capable of handling unanticipated bursts of traffic to any function doubling the amount of traffic you can serve within seconds without over-provisioning or introducing latency. The unprecedented workload density is made possible by Fermyon’s specialized high-density runtime, Fermyon Platform for Kubernetes.

    This further cements WebAssembly’s leading-edge stature as the highest-performing compute standard and Fermyon’s leadership within the WebAssembly (Wasm) ecosystem for its selection by Google Cloud to demonstrate this level of scale. The combination of WebAssembly’s fast application scaling and Autopilot’s resource scaling ushers in a new era of cloud elasticity capable of supporting highly responsive “bursty” applications delivered faster than the blink of an eye (<100 milliseconds) while simplifying cluster operations and reducing cost for consumers.

    Media, ecommerce, financial services, and other high-volume digital experience companies know that even 100-millisecond delays can impact customer engagement and online revenue — especially under unpredictable crushing-load situations such as a viral moment or an unexpected high response to a product launch. Current Kubernetes architectures compound the problem by forcing companies to pre-scale to massive compute levels and leave those computers more than 83% idle which puts pressure on both corporate wallets and global emissions.

    “The synergy between Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE) and Fermyon’s WebAssembly platform offers remarkable application and infrastructure elasticity. Fermyon’s use of WebAssembly enables serverless applications to achieve startup times in the sub-millisecond range, facilitating rapid scaling in response to sudden demand spikes,” stated Paul Nashawaty, Practice Lead and Principal Analyst at theCUBE Research. “GKE enhances this by providing automated, rapid scaling of virtual machine resources through features like Autopilot mode, which manages node provisioning and scaling based on traffic. This dual-layer elasticity ensures that applications can handle unexpected surges, such as viral events, with near-instantaneous responsiveness, highlighting the growing momentum for serverless WebAssembly and GKE adoption.”

    Scaling with Fermyon Serverless

    Fermyon Platform for Kubernetes (self-hosted, single-tenant) and Fermyon Wasm Functions (hosted, multi-tenant) are both WebAssembly serverless execution engines which achieve blazingly fast cold-starts (<1 millisecond), incredibly high workload density (>50x more than typical Kubernetes app density), and instant scale. Both execute Spin serverless functions. Spin is a Fermyon-contributed CNCF Sandbox project focused on delivering superior developer experience for writing event-driven serverless functions, enabling a developer to go from blinking cursor to deployed serverless function in two minutes or less.

    Pairing this high performance with Google Cloud’s new next-generation Autopilot, featuring a new container-optimized compute platform alongside performance improvements like faster pod scheduling and scaling reaction times, means nodes in a Kubernetes cluster can dynamically resize in a few seconds, capable of hosting thousands of Spin serverless functions and hundreds of thousands of requests per second. This avoids the painful preparatory work cloud operations teams have to do to imagine how large viral spikes could be, then plan for and put in place — at an expense — enough capacity to handle those loads.

    Starting today, Google Cloud customers can develop Spin serverless functions and deploy them on GKE with the container-optimized compute platform enabling them to:

    • Avoid painful blockages, blackouts, and shortages during high-volume bursts that cause customers to be locked out and walk away, thus retaining eyeballs and revenue.
    • Enjoy a serverless developer experience on Kubernetes that rids developers of painful overhead to prepare their code for Kubernetes deployments.
    • Write a serverless function in almost any language with SDK support for Javascript/TypeScript, Rust, Python, .NET/C#, and Go.
    • Cut cold start time of HTTP-centric applications to a mere fraction of a millisecond.
    • Avoid over-spending on Kubernetes clusters for future, unknown events.
    • Avoid the stress that comes with under-guessing.

    Google Cloud customers will be able to directly procure Fermyon Platform for Kubernetes and/or Fermyon Wasm Functions from Fermyon on next-generation GKE Autopilot. And starting in Q3, Autopilot’s container-optimized compute platform will also be available to standard GKE clusters, without requiring a specific cluster configuration.

    “Bringing the world’s fastest serverless platform to the world’s first on-demand expandable compute, backed by intelligent capacity provisioning that supports fast pod scheduling, is a big win for any organization interested in avoiding those painful viral-moment blackouts,” said Fermyon CEO Matt Butcher. “With cold starts under half a millisecond, robust service APIs, AI and GPU integration and support for a broad array of programming languages, Fermyon brings Google customers next-generation compute that is not just industry leading, but redefining.”

    “Companies worldwide are constantly seeking superior performance with less risk and cost. We’ve responded to that with the next generation GKE Autopilot offering featuring a new container-optimized compute platform, along with performance improvements like fast pod scheduling and capacity right sizing, powered by unique Google Cloud hardware. This gets rid of the uncertainty, doubt and cost that comes with pre-planning Kubernetes deployments. Fermyon simply can help customers reach new heights when it comes to scale and speed, utilizing WebAssembly on GKE,” said Gabe Monroy, VP/GM of Cloud Runtimes at Google.

    Google Cloud and Fermyon will be showcasing the Fermyon Platform for Kubernetes on GKE at Google Cloud Next in Las Vegas from April 9th to 11th.

    Additional Resources

    About Fermyon™ Technologies, Inc.

    Fermyon is leading the next wave of cloud computing with the first cloud-native WebAssembly FaaS that lets developers build better serverless apps faster. Fermyon is focused on empowering cloud developers to quickly realize the things they are thinking about creating and focus on the code that brings value instead of the obligatory foundation code. Fermyon was founded by the Deis Labs team at Microsoft Azure and is backed by Insight Partners and Amplify Partners. For more information, go to https://www.fermyon.com or follow @fermyontech.

    Media Contact
    constantia@fermyon.com 

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  • MIL-OSI: reAlpha Tech Corp. Announces Closing of Exercise of Warrants for $3.1 Million Gross Proceeds

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    DUBLIN, Ohio, April 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — reAlpha Tech Corp. (Nasdaq: AIRE) (the “Company” or “reAlpha”), a real estate technology company developing and commercializing artificial intelligence (“AI”) technologies, today announced the closing of its previously announced exercise of certain outstanding warrants to purchase up to an aggregate of 4,218,751 shares of common stock of the Company originally issued in November 2023, having an exercise price of $1.44 per share, at a reduced exercise price of $0.75 per share. The shares of common stock issued upon exercise of the warrants are registered pursuant to an effective registration statement on Form S-3 (No. 333-284234). The gross proceeds to the Company from the exercise of the warrants were approximately $3.1 million, prior to deducting placement agent fees and estimated offering expenses.

    H.C. Wainwright & Co. acted as the exclusive placement agent for the offering.

    In consideration for the immediate exercise of the warrants for cash, the Company issued new unregistered warrants to purchase up to 8,437,502 shares of common stock. The new warrants have an exercise price of $0.75 per share, will be exercisable beginning on the effective date of stockholder approval of the issuance of the shares issuable upon exercise of the new warrants and will expire on November 24, 2028.

    The Company intends to use the net proceeds from the offering for general working capital purposes.

    The new warrants described above were offered in a private placement pursuant to an applicable exemption from the registration requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “1933 Act”) and, along with the shares of common stock issuable upon their exercise, have not been registered under the 1933 Act, and may not be offered or sold in the United States absent registration with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) or an applicable exemption from such registration requirements. The Company has agreed to file a registration statement with the SEC covering the resale of the shares of common stock issuable upon exercise of the new warrants.

    In connection with the offering, the Company reduced the exercise price for all outstanding November 2023 warrants to purchase 8,333,333 shares of common stock, including the November 2023 warrants to purchase up to 4,218,751 shares of common stock referred to above, such that all outstanding November 2023 warrants have a reduced exercise price of $0.75 per share.

    This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy nor shall there be any sale of these securities in any state or jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to the registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such state or jurisdiction.

    About reAlpha Tech Corp.

    reAlpha Tech Corp. (Nasdaq: AIRE) is a real estate technology company developing an end-to-end commission-free homebuying platform. Utilizing the power of AI and an acquisition-led growth strategy, reAlpha’s goal is to offer a more affordable, streamlined experience for those on the journey to homeownership. For more information, visit www.realpha.com.

    Forward-Looking Statements

    The information in this press release includes “forward-looking statements.” Any statements other than statements of historical fact contained herein, including statements as to the receipt of stockholder approval and the intended use of net proceeds from the offering, are forward-looking statements. In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements by terminology such as “may”, “should”, “could”, “might”, “plan”, “possible”, “project”, “strive”, “budget”, “forecast”, “expect”, “intend”, “will”, “estimate”, “anticipate”, “believe”, “predict”, “potential” or “continue”, or the negatives of these terms or variations of them or similar terminology. Factors that may cause actual results to differ materially from current expectations include, but are not limited to: reAlpha’s ability to pay contractual obligations; reAlpha’s liquidity, operating performance, cash flow and ability to secure adequate financing; reAlpha’s limited operating history and that reAlpha has not yet fully developed its AI-based technologies; whether reAlpha’s technology and products will be accepted and adopted by its customers and intended users; reAlpha’s ability to commercialize its developing AI-based technologies; reAlpha’s ability to successfully enter new geographic markets; reAlpha’s ability to integrate the business of its acquired companies into its existing business and the anticipated demand for such acquired companies’ services; reAlpha’s ability to scale its operational capabilities to expand into additional geographic markets and nationally; the potential loss of key employees of reAlpha and of its subsidiaries; the outcome of certain outstanding legal proceedings against reAlpha; reAlpha’s ability to obtain, and maintain, the required licenses to operate in the U.S. states in which it, or its subsidiaries, operate in, or intend to operate in; reAlpha’s ability to successfully identify and acquire companies that are complementary to its business model; reAlpha’s ability to commercialize its developing AI-based technologies; the inability to maintain and strengthen reAlpha’s brand and reputation; any accidents or incidents involving cybersecurity breaches and incidents; the inability to accurately forecast demand for short-term rentals and AI-based real estate-focused products; the inability to execute business objectives and growth strategies successfully or sustain reAlpha’s growth; the inability of reAlpha’s customers to pay for reAlpha’s services; the inability of reAlpha to obtain additional financing or access the capital markets to fund its ongoing operations on acceptable terms and conditions; the outcome of any legal proceedings that might be instituted against reAlpha; changes in applicable laws or regulations, and the impact of the regulatory environment and complexities with compliance related to such environment; and other risks and uncertainties indicated in reAlpha’s SEC filings. Forward-looking statements are based on the opinions and estimates of management at the date the statements are made and are subject to a variety of risks and uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual events or results to differ materially from those anticipated in the forward-looking statements. Although reAlpha believes that the expectations reflected in the forward-looking statements are reasonable, there can be no assurance that such expectations will prove to be correct. reAlpha’s future results, level of activity, performance or achievements may differ materially from those contemplated, expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements, and there is no representation that the actual results achieved will be the same, in whole or in part, as those set out in the forward-looking statements. For more information about the factors that could cause such differences, please refer to reAlpha’s filings with the SEC. Readers are cautioned not to put undue reliance on forward-looking statements, and reAlpha does not undertake any obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law.

    Investor Relations Contact:

    Adele Carey, VP of Investor Relations
    investorrelations@realpha.com

    Media Contact:

    Fatema Bhabrawala, Director of Public Relations
    fbhabrawala@allianceadvisors.com

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  • MIL-OSI: Constellation Software Inc., Topicus.com Inc. and Lumine Group Inc. Announce Annual Meetings

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    TORONTO, April 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Topicus.com Inc. (“Topicus”) (TSXV:TOI) annual general meeting of shareholders will be held on Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 8:00 a.m. EST using a virtual meeting format with proceedings conducted solely via live audio webcast. The Lumine Group Inc. (“Lumine Group”) (TSXV:LMN) annual general meeting of shareholders will be held on Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 8:30 a.m. EST using a virtual meeting format with proceedings conducted solely via live audio webcast. The Constellation Software Inc. (“Constellation” or “CSI”) (TSX:CSU) annual meeting of shareholders will be held on Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. EST using a virtual meeting format, with proceedings conducted solely via live audio webcast.

    The link for the Topicus meeting is https://meetnow.global/M2GLPTJ. The link for the Lumine Group meeting is https://meetnow.global/MFMRJNG. The link for the Constellation meeting is https://meetnow.global/MAKY2ND. Detailed instructions for shareholders about how to participate in each meeting and how to duly appoint a proxyholder, as well as a copy of the Virtual Meeting User Guide, will be provided on the respective CSI, Topicus and Lumine Group websites. To view or participate in any virtual meeting, shareholders will need access to an internet-connected device for the full duration of the meeting.

    Similar to the Constellation annual shareholder meetings held in prior years, members of the Constellation, Topicus, and Lumine Group senior management team will be participating in a joint question and answer period. The question and answer period will commence at 9:15 a.m. EST, following the formal portion of the Constellation shareholder meeting. Constellation, Lumine Group and Topicus shareholders can join this question and answer period through the following link https://meetnow.global/MAKY2ND.  

    While we will answer some questions posed during the virtual question and answer period, shareholders will also have the opportunity to pose questions in advance.

    Shareholders of Constellation, Topicus, and Lumine Group wishing to pose a question in advance can do so at the following link:

    https://form.123formbuilder.com/6828205/2025-shareholder-question-form

    Questions will be organized thematically, consolidated and then posed at the virtual meeting to the respective management teams.

    Forward Looking Statements

    Certain statements herein may be “forward looking” statements that involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause the actual events to be materially different from any future events expressed or implied by such forward looking statements. Words such as “may”, “will”, “expect”, “believe”, “plan”, “intend”, “should”, “anticipate” and other similar terminology are intended to identify forward looking statements. Such forward looking statements involve significant risks and uncertainties, should not be read as guarantees of future results, and will not necessarily be accurate indications of whether or not such results will be achieved, or when such results will be achieved. A number of factors could cause actual results to vary significantly from the results discussed in the forward looking statements. These forward looking statements reflect current assumptions and expectations regarding future events and are made as of the date hereof and Constellation, Topicus, and Lumine Group assume no obligation, except as required by law, to update any forward looking statements to reflect new events or circumstances.

    About Topicus.com Inc.

    Topicus.com is a leading pan-European provider of vertical market software and vertical market platforms to clients in public and private sector markets. Operating and investing in countries and markets across Europe with long-term growth potential, Topicus.com acquires, builds and manages leading software companies providing specialized, mission-critical and high-impact software solutions that address the particular needs of customers.

    For further information, contact:

    Topicus.com Inc.
    Jamal Baksh, Chief Financial Officer
    Tel: (416) 861-9677
    jbaksh@csisoftware.com www.topicus.com

    About Lumine Group Inc.

    Lumine Group acquires, strengthens, and grows vertical market software businesses in the communications and media industry. Learn more at www.luminegroup.com.

    For further information, contact:

    Lumine Group Inc.
    David Nyland, Chief Executive Officer
    Tel: (437) 353-4910
    david.nyland@luminegroup.com www.luminegroup.com

    About Constellation Software Inc.

    Constellation acquires, manages and builds vertical market software businesses that provide mission-critical software solutions.

    For further information, contact:

    Constellation Software Inc.
    Jamal Baksh, Chief Financial Officer
    Tel: (416) 861-9677
    jbaksh@csisoftware.com www.csisoftware.com

    Neither TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

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  • MIL-OSI Video: How is Europe becoming a leader in AI?

    Source: European Commission (video statements)

    Coming sooner than you think: The first AI factory will be up and running this year.
    The race for leadership in AI is far from over. These are 5 things to understand about the AI Continent Action Plan:

    AI factories: The European Commission will strengthen Europe’s AI and supercomputing infrastructure with a network of AI Factories. 13 of these factories are already being deployed around Europe’s world-leading supercomputers. They will
    support EU AI startups, industry and researchers in developing AI models and applications.

    Large amounts of data: An important element of the Action Plan is bringing together and curating large, high-quality data volumes from different sources in AI Factories.

    Availability and knowledge sharing: The plan is to develop tailored AI solutions, boost their industrial use and full adoption in research, public and private sectors.

    AI for citizens: The European Commission will facilitate the international recruitment of highly skilled AI experts and researchers while developing educational and training programmes on AI and Generative AI in key sectors, preparing the next generation of AI specialists.

    Watch on the Audiovisual Portal of the European Commission: https://audiovisual.ec.europa.eu/en/video/I-270661
    Follow us on:
    -X: https://twitter.com/EU_Commission
    -Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/europeancommission/
    -Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EuropeanCommission
    -LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/european-commission/
    -Medium: https://medium.com/@EuropeanCommission

    Check our website: http://ec.europa.eu/

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i268oenkv0U

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  • MIL-OSI USA: Solid or liquid? Scientists accurately predict complex tissue changes in fruit fly embryos

    Source: US Government research organizations

    Using techniques from early work in artificial intelligence, a model showed how certain fruit fly embryo tissue remains solid during development instead of liquefying

    Funded by the U.S. National Science Foundation, scientists have accurately modeled particular cellular changes in Drosophila melanogaster, or the fruit fly, during embryonic development. When certain tissue shrinks dramatically to close a gap during the fruit fly embryo’s growth, the cells remain elastically solid rather than turning into a liquid form as expected. The model created by the researchers shows how this phenomenon happens and may lead to a new form of condensed matter physics with potential applications in neuroscience, biology and artificial intelligence.

    The findings, published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences,also revealed a surprising connection to the work that earned the 2024 Nobel Prize in physics.

    “During the dorsal closure process, tissue, called amnioserosa, is shrinking like mad, and by all accounts, it should turn into a fluid,” says Andrea Liu, University of Pennsylvania theoretical physicist and author on the research. “But it doesn’t. The cells stay locked in place with their neighbors, and we wanted to understand why.”

    Time-lapse video of fruit fly dorsal closure

    Credit: I. Tah, D. Haertter, J.M. Crawford, D.P. Kiehart, C.F. Schmidt, A.J. Liu, PNAS.

    Time-lapse video showing the microscopic dorsal closure process in a fruit fly embryo. The superimposed yellow dots represent the cellular movements predicted by the researchers’ model.

    The researchers used a method introduced by John Hopfield, who shared the 2024 Nobel Prize in physics with Geoffrey Hinton for their work developing computer technologies that mimic an organic brain’s ability to process information.

    “Hopfield, essentially, applied physics to neuroscience and created a subfield of the discipline, as well as the basis of neural networks,” Liu says about the seminal work that laid the foundation for artificial intelligence. “He showed that by allowing the interactions between neurons to be individually adjustable, you could build a model of how the brain learns. So, we introduced tunable interactions among cells to see how a tissue of cells might remain rigid.”

    By incorporating this concept into their novel model of fruit fly tissue, the team was able to predict changes in cell shape, orientation and other properties that were later confirmed through additional experimentation. Liu believes this work points to a new category of condensed matter, one in which interactions between particles or cells are individually tunable rather than fixed.

    “In conventional condensed matter physics, you can’t and don’t change interactions. They are what they are,” Liu says. “But in biological systems, interactions are dynamic.”

    “In systems with tunable interactions, scaling up can produce entirely new, emergent properties. The behavior of a system with a million interacting units can be vastly different from one with thousands.”

    “This work beautifully combines features of biology, artificial intelligence and condensed matter physics to address a fascinating problem at the interface of biology and materials research,” says Daryl Hess, program director in the NSF Division of Materials Research.

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  • MIL-OSI Global: Critically ill patients in African hospitals aren’t getting the care they need: new survey

    Source: The Conversation – Africa – By Tim Baker, Associate Professor, Karolinska Institutet

    When someone falls critically ill, hospitals are expected to provide life-saving care. But in many African countries, intensive care units are rare. Critically ill patients are treated in general hospital wards, and the provision of essential emergency and critical care is limited.

    Critical illness refers to any life-threatening condition where at least one vital organ – such as the heart, lungs, or brain – is failing. It can arise from any underlying condition including infections, injuries, or non-communicable diseases such as heart attacks and strokes, and can affect anyone of any age.

    In high-resourced settings some critically ill patients are treated in intensive care units. They receive continuous monitoring, oxygen support, medication to stabilise their blood pressure, and other life-saving treatments. Until now, most data on critical illness and critical care in Africa has come from small, single-hospital studies. These studies hinted at a serious problem.

    For example, a study in Uganda found that 11.7% of inpatients were critically ill, with a 22.6% chance of dying within a week. However, there was no large-scale research showing how widespread this was across the continent.

    That is why we, a collaboration of clinical researchers across Africa, conducted the African Critical Illness Outcomes Study, providing the first large-scale look at the state of critical illness care across the continent.

    The study builds on a network of clinicians, researchers and policy makers that has been growing for over a decade now, working out how to identify and treat patients who are critically ill.

    The findings, published in The Lancet, are striking. One in eight hospital inpatients in Africa is critically ill, over two-thirds of the critically ill are in general wards, and one in five dies within a week.

    Most of these patients do not receive the essential emergency and critical care such as oxygen and fluids that could save their lives.

    What we found

    The African Critical Illness Outcomes Study investigated 20,000 patients at one point in time in 180 hospitals in 22 countries across Africa. Countries throughout the continent were included, from Tunisia in the north to South Africa in the south, from Ghana in the west to Tanzania in the east.

    Between September and December 2023, all adult inpatients in each hospital were examined on a single day to collect data about their clinical condition and treatments, and then a week later, their in-hospital outcomes.

    The key findings were:

    • 12.5% of hospital inpatients were critically ill

    • 69% of critically ill patients were treated in general hospital wards, not intensive care units

    • more than half of critically ill patients didn’t receive the treatments they needed

    • critically ill patients were eight times more likely to die in hospital than other patients.

    The study also revealed gaps in the most basic life-saving interventions:

    • only 48% of patients with respiratory failure received oxygen therapy

    • just 54% of patients with circulatory failure (such as shock) received fluids or medications to stabilise blood pressure

    • less than half of patients with a dangerously low level of consciousness received airway protection or were placed in the recovery position.

    These findings highlight a clear and urgent problem: many critically ill patients in Africa are not receiving the essential treatments that could keep them alive.

    What can be done?

    The study suggests that thousands of lives could be saved if hospitals had better access to essential emergency and critical care. This is a set of simple, low-cost interventions that can prevent deaths from critical illness.

    The care interventions include:

    • ensuring oxygen is available for patients struggling to breathe

    • providing fluids or medications to stabilise blood pressure

    • training healthcare workers in basic life-support techniques to manage unconscious patients.

    Unlike high-tech intensive care unit treatments, essential emergency and critical care can be given in general wards with minimal resources.

    Strengthening these systems could dramatically reduce preventable deaths from conditions such as pneumonia, sepsis and trauma.

    Urgent action is needed

    This study sheds light on a healthcare crisis affecting millions of people, yet one that has remained largely overlooked.

    Every critically ill patient, no matter where they are treated, should receive the basic life-saving care they need.

    We call for urgent action.

    • Governments in Africa should make essential emergency and critical care a core part of universal health coverage. It should be integrated into policies and health benefit packages.

    • The World Health Organization should embed essential emergency and critical care measures into its resolutions.

    • African health funders should support studies and implementation of essential emergency and critical care.

    • Professional medical societies and institutions should include this care in clinical guidelines and training. Frontline healthcare workers must have the tools they need to save lives.

    The EECC Network, a global community dedicated to sharing knowledge, research and best practices, has been started to help prevent needless deaths.

    * Nick Leech, who works on the promotion of essential emergency and critical care on behalf of EECC Global, contributed to this article.

    Tim Baker declares technical consultancies with UNICEF, the World Bank, USAID, and PATH, has received research funding from Wellcome Trust and the National Institute for Health and Care Research and is a board member at the non-profit organisation EECC Global.

    Karima Khalid is a board member of EECCGlobal

    ref. Critically ill patients in African hospitals aren’t getting the care they need: new survey – https://theconversation.com/critically-ill-patients-in-african-hospitals-arent-getting-the-care-they-need-new-survey-253355

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  • MIL-OSI USA: Chairman Guthrie, First Lady Melania Trump, Chairman Bilirakis Join Advocates in Celebrating Committee Passage of TAKE IT DOWN Act

    Source: United States House of Representatives – Representative Gus Bilirakis (FL-12)

    WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02), Chairman of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, along with advocates for the TAKE IT DOWN Act, issued the following statements of support after the bill was reported out of Committee by a vote of 49 to 1.

    “No man, woman, or child should be subjected to the spread of explicit AI images meant to target and harass innocent victims. I am so thankful for our outstanding advocates and legislators who have worked hard to raise awareness and build a strong coalition to support this bipartisan bill,”said Chairman Guthrie. “Today, the Committee on Energy and Commerce advanced the bill to the full House of Representatives, where I look forward to, once again, voting in favor of the TAKE IT DOWN Act, so that we can send it to the President’s desk for signature.”

    “I remain dedicated to championing child well-being, ensuring that every young person can thrive and ‘Be Best.’ Thank you to the House Energy & Commerce Committee for advancing the TAKE IT DOWN Act. This marks a significant step in our bipartisan efforts to safeguard our children from online threats,” said First Lady Melania Trump. “I urge Congress to swiftly pass this important legislation. Together, we can create a safer, brighter future for all Americans!”

    “I am glad we are one step closer to protecting victims of online sexual exploitation. Giving victims rights to flag non-consensual images and requiring social media companies to remove that content quickly is a pivotal and necessary change to the online landscape,” said Congressman Gus Bilirakis (FL-12), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade. “And by ensuring that AI-generated deep-fake content is included in these protections, Congress is showing its commitment to fighting 21st Century harms that are plaguing our children and grandchildren.”

    “In February, our family mourned the loss of our loving son and brother, Elijah Heacock, after he fell victim to an extortion scheme on the internet,” said Shannon Cronister-Heacock, mother of Elijah Heacock. “We are grateful for the support of Chairman Guthrie and the House Committee on Energy and Commerce for passing the TAKE IT DOWN Act today to ensure that no parent, sibling, or loved one experiences a similar tragedy in the future. This bill honors Elijah’s life, and we are appreciative of Congress’ actions to protect children online and save lives.”

    “I was only fourteen years old when one of my classmates created deepfake, AI nudes of me and distributed them on social media. I was shocked, violated, and felt unsafe going to school. Thankfully, I was able to work with Senator Ted Cruz’s office to write the TAKE IT DOWN Act — and today is an important milestone towards that bill becoming law, so that no other girl has to go through what I went through without legal protections in place,”said Elliston Berry, survivor and advocate. “Thank you to Chairman Guthrie for prioritizing the TAKE IT DOWN Act for committee passage.”

    “At 14, for almost two years, I stood alone, advocating for AI deep fake laws to protect us after my school’s inaction and lack of accountability insulted my self-respect. This journey is dedicated to every woman and teenager who was told to stay silent and move on. It is also a testament to the courageous bipartisan leaders who stood beside me, proving that change is possible. Today, we celebrate a critical step towards the passage of the TAKE IT DOWN Act into federal law,”said Francesca Mani, AI victim turned advocate & TIME100 AI Most Influential Person.“A heartfelt thank you to Chairman Guthrie for standing with us and making swift committee passage possible. We are no longer alone.”

    “Today, we celebrate an important victory with House committee passage of the TAKE IT DOWN Act, a federal safeguard against non-consensual AI-generated intimate images,”said Dorota Mani, an educator, advocate, and mother. “This important legislation, which is now well on its way to the President’s desk, staunchly defends our women and children while preserving every American’s dignity and rights.”

    “Survivors—both minors and adults—deserve protection and justice. Every survivor should be able to report their abuse to law enforcement, have their abuse content removed fully and abusers should be found and held appropriately accountable. Image-based sexual abuse is sexual assault facilitated online. You cannot accidentally sexual assault someone offline and the same should be true for the online. The harms of all forms of image-based sexual abuse—including deepfake abuse—quickly follow that victim home, to school, to work and anywhere they try to exist after such a profound and public trauma,”said Andrea Powell, Co-Founder and Chief of Impact, Alecto AI. “Alecto AI supports the TAKE IT DOWN Act because we believe that in its passage, we will be getting closer to a world where young women and girls don’t have worry that being online means being targets of sexual violence. All survivors deserve protection and justice.” 

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  • MIL-OSI: Bitdeer Announces March 2025 Production and Operations Update

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    — Completed mass production of SEALMINER A1s and 2.8 EH/s energized
    — Regulatory approval for Tydal, Norway site finalized
    — Retained Northland Capital Markets (“Northland”) to act as financial advisor for its HPC/AI data center development strategy

    SINGAPORE, April 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Bitdeer Technologies Group (NASDAQ: BTDR) (“Bitdeer” or the “Company”), a world-leading technology company for blockchain and high-performance computing, today announced its unaudited mining and operations updates for March 2025.

    Operational Update

    • Self-mined Bitcoin: 114 Bitcoins.
    • Mining Rig Manufacturing and R&D:
      • SEALMINER A1:
        • Completed mass production of approximately 3.8 EH/s of mining rigs.
        • 2.8 EH/s are energized, 0.6 EH/s have been delivered for installation, 0.3 EH/s are in-transit to the Company’s datacenters, with remaining to be delivered in April.
      • SEALMINER A2:
        • Wafer capacity disclosures will be paused temporarily. This decision was the result of a comprehensive consideration for maximizing the Company’s shareholders’ value. These disclosures were previously provided to assist potential mining rig buyers in making informed decisions. However, due to the current market uncertainty and the significant slowdown in mining rig demand, disclosure of total capacity is not currently useful. The Company’s self-mining hashrate forecast increased slightly this month and Bitdeer remains confident that the previously predicted hashrate targets in the second half of 2025 are achievable, on schedule, and can potentially exceed the Company’s expectations.
        • 0.8 EH/s of mining rigs have been shipped to customers and the Company’s own datacenters for self-mining, 0.4 EH/s have been manufactured and are ready for shipment and 1 EH/s are being assembled.
        • Sales of SEALMINER A2 are ongoing, ~0.3 EH/s of miners have been shipped to customers in March.
        • Launched SEALMINER A2 Pro series on March 17, 2025, featuring air-cooling (SEALMINER A2 Pro Air) and hydro-cooling (SEALMINER A2 Pro Hyd) models with a power efficiency ratio of 14.9 J/TH. The SEALMINER A2 Pro Air delivers up to 270 TH/s, while the SEALMINER A2 Pro Hyd reaches 530 TH/s, both with advanced efficiency, stability, and noise reduction. SEALMINER A2 Pro will be another commercialized product that is currently open for external sales.
      • SEALMINER A3:
        • SEAL03 sample wafers achieved an energy efficiency of 9.7 J/TH at the chip level during chip verification and prototype testing while running at low voltage, ultra power-saving mode. More risk wafers will be delivered in April for further testing and mass production ready R&D.
      • SEALMINER A4:
        • SEAL04 R&D remains on track to achieve an expected chip efficiency of approximately 5 J/TH with anticipated initial tape-out in Q4 2025.
    • HPC/AI:
      • Bitdeer has now formalized an engagement with Northland Capital Markets (“Northland”) to act as financial advisor for its HPC/AI data center development strategy.  Northland will assist Bitdeer with existing negotiations with potential development partners and provide guidance regarding capital providers.
      • Discussions are ongoing with multiple development partners and potential end users for selected large scale sites in U.S. for HPC/AI clouding business.
      • GB200 NVL72 reservations open – deployment is on schedule for 2025.
    • Hosting:
      • Client-hosted mining rigs increased by 3,000 units or 0.6 EH/s in March 2025, due to existing customers increasing hosted mining rigs.
    • Infrastructure:
      • Tydal, Norway: Regulatory approval has been obtained, with 70 MW set for energization and commissioning in early April and the remaining 105 MW scheduled for completion by mid-2025.
      • Rockdale, Texas, USA: 1.4 EH/s of SEALMINER A1 hydro mining rigs have been energized into 100 MW hydro-cooling conversion.
      • Clarington Phase 2, Ohio, USA: 304 MW land lease agreement signed and negotiating with regional utility.
      • Jigmeling, Bhutan: All electrical equipment has been delivered and is being installed, with completion and energization in Q2 2025 on track (see Infrastructure Construction Update section below for further details).
      • Oromia Region, Ethiopia: In early April, Bitdeer signed an SPA and a turnkey agreement for the acquisition and construction of a 50 MW mining datacenter in Ethiopia for US$7.5 million, including a local company with a mining permit, a 33kV substation connection, and a 4-year Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with Ethiopian Electric Power Company. The Company is collaborating with an EPC contractor with specialized experience in Bitcoin mining and targeting energization by Q4 2025.

    Management Commentary

    “We achieved significant operational progress in March,” stated Matt Kong, Chief Business Officer at Bitdeer. “First, we completed mass production of 3.8 EH/s our SEALMINER A1 mining rigs and energized 2.8 EH/s, increasing our self-mining hashrate to 11.5 EH/s at the end of March with the remaining to be installed and turned on in April. Second, we launched the SEALMINER A2 Pro series Bitcoin mining rigs, delivering an efficiency of 14.9 J/TH. Finally, we obtained regulatory approval for Phase 1 and 2 of our Tydal, Norway site and we expect to energize more than 600 MW of power capacity over the next few months, including our Bhutan site.”

    Production and Operations Summary

    Metrics Mar 2025 Feb 2025 Mar 2024
    Total hash rate under management1(EH/s) 24.2 20.9 22.5
    – Proprietary hash rate 12.1 9.4 8.4
    • Self-mining 11.5 9.0 6.7
    • Cloud Hash Rate 1.7
    • Delivered but not hashing 0.6 0.4 0.0
    – Hosting 12.1 11.5 14.1
    Mining rigs under management 175,000 163,000 226,000
    – Self-owned2 97,000 88,000 86,000
    – Hosted 78,000 75,000 140,000
    Bitcoins mined (self-mining only) 114 110 294
    Bitcoin held3 1,156 1,039 58


    1
    Total hash rate under management as of March 31, 2025 across the Company’s primary business lines: Self-mining, Cloud Hash Rate, and Hosting.

    • Self-mining refers to cryptocurrency mining for the Company’s own account, which allows it to directly capture the high appreciation potential of cryptocurrency.
    • Cloud Hash Rate offers hash rate subscription plans and shares mining income with customers under certain arrangements. The Cloud Hash Rate stated above reflects the contracted hash rate with customers at month-end.
    • Hosting encompasses a one-stop mining machine hosting solution including deployment, maintenance, and management services for efficient cryptocurrency mining.

    2Self-owned mining machines are for the Company’s self-mining business and Cloud Hash Rate business.
    3Bitcoins held do not include the Bitcoins from deposits of the customers.

    Infrastructure Construction Update

    Rockdale, Texas – 100 MW Hydro-cooling conversion energization commenced:

    • All cooling system delivered and installed.
    • Approximately 1.4 EH/s of SEALMINER A1 hydro mining rigs have been energized.
    • Energization in accordance with the phase of delivery of mining rigs.

    Tydal, Norway175 MW site expansion anticipated to be fully energized by mid-2025:

    • Regulatory approval has been obtained.
    • 70 MW will be ready for energization and commissioning in early April, with the remaining 105 MW to be commissioned by mid-2025.
    • Installation of the transformers has been completed, with the delivery and installation of electrical equipment currently in progress. Additionally, the procurement and delivery of containers and hydro-cooling systems are underway, and drainage systems construction is ongoing.

    Massillon, Ohio – 221 MW site construction has begun ahead of schedule:

    • Substation construction is underway and is expected to be completed in Q3 2025.
    • Building design is completed and construction has begun earlier than expected, estimated to be completed in phases between Q3 and Q4 2025.
    • Estimated energization is expected to be completed in phases over Q3 and Q4 2025.

    Clarington Phase 2, Ohio – 304 MW: Signed lease agreement with the landlord and negotiating with regional utility.

    Jigmeling, Bhutan – 500 MW site is progressing well and is expected to be energized in phases beginning in April through June 2025:

    • All electrical equipment has been delivered and is currently being installed, with completion expected by Q2 2025.
    • The first main 132kV transformer has been powered on. The second main 132kV transformer is expected to be powered on in April 2025.
    • Construction of the 220kV substation is underway and is expected to be completed by Q2 2025.
    • Delivery of containers and hydro-cooling systems are in progress and is expected to be completed in phases by Q2 2025.

    Fox Creek, Alberta – 101 MW site acquired in Alberta, sitting on 19 acres, is fully licensed and permitted:

    • Acquisition includes all permits and licenses to construct an on-site natural gas power plant, as well as approval for a 99 MW grid interconnection with Alberta Electric System Operator (“AESO”).
    • Bitdeer will develop and construct the power plant in partnership with a leading engineering, procurement and construction (“EPC”) company and is expected to be energized by Q4 2026.

    Oromia Region, Ethiopia – Signed an SPA and a turnkey agreement for the acquisition and construction of a 50 MW Bitcoin mining project in Ethiopia for US$7.5 million:

    • Acquisition includes local Ethiopian company with a mining permit, connected to a neighboring transmission substation at 33kV interconnection.
    • This local Ethiopian company has signed a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with Ethiopian Electric Power Company for a duration of 4 years at an electricity price of approximately US$0.036/ kWh.
    • Bitdeer is working closely with an EPC contractor with specialized experience in Bitcoin mining and this mining project is expected to be energized in Q4 2025.
    Site / Location Capacity (MW) Status Timing4
    Electrical capacity      
    – Rockdale, Texas 563 Online Completed
    – Knoxville, Tennessee 86 Online Completed
    – Wenatchee, Washington 13 Online Completed
    – Molde, Norway 84 Online Completed
    – Tydal, Norway 50 Online Completed
    – Gedu, Bhutan 100 Online Completed
    Total electrical capacity 8955    
    Pipeline capacity      
    – Tydal, Norway Phase 1 70 In progress April 2025
    – Tydal, Norway Phase 2 105 In progress Mid 2025
    – Massillon, Ohio 221 In progress Q3-Q4 2025
    – Clarington, Ohio Phase 1 266 In progress Q3 2025
    – Clarington, Ohio Phase 2 304 Pending approval Estimate 2026
    – Jigmeling, Bhutan 500 In progress Q2 2025
    – Rockdale, Texas 179 In planning Estimate 2026
    – Alberta, Canada 99 In planning Q4 2026
    – Oromia Region, Ethiopia 50 In planning Q4 2025
    Total pipeline capacity 1,794    
    Total global electrical capacity 2,689    


    4
    Indicative timing. All timing references are to calendar quarters and years.
    5 Figures may not add up due to rounding.

    Upcoming Conferences and Events

    • April 8 – 9, 2025: Jones Healthcare and Technology Innovation Conference in Las Vegas, Nevada
    • April 16, 2025: Jefferies Power x Coin Virtual Conference
    • May 14 – 15, 2025: Macquarie Asia Conference 2025 in Hong Kong
    • May 19 – 20, 2025: Barclay 15th Annual Emerging Payments and Fintech Forum in New York City
    • May 20, 2025: Benchmark Virtual Digital Asset Seminar
    • May 21 – 22, 2025: B. Riley 25th Annual Investor Conference in Marina Del Rey, California
    • May 28, 2025: Orange Group & Blockware Sell-side and Buy-side Conference in Las Vegas, Nevada

    About Bitdeer Technologies Group

    Bitdeer is a world-leading technology company for Bitcoin mining. Bitdeer is committed to providing comprehensive Bitcoin mining solutions for its customers. The Company handles complex processes involved in computing such as equipment procurement, transport logistics, datacenter design and construction, equipment management, and daily operations. The Company also offers advanced cloud capabilities to customers with high demand for artificial intelligence. Headquartered in Singapore, Bitdeer has deployed datacenters in the United States, Norway, and Bhutan. To learn more, visit https://ir.bitdeer.com/ or follow Bitdeer on X @ BitdeerOfficial and LinkedIn @ Bitdeer Group.

    Investors and others should note that Bitdeer may announce material information using its website and/or on its accounts on social media platforms, including X, formerly known as Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn. Therefore, Bitdeer encourages investors and others to review the information it posts on the social media and other communication channels listed on its website.

    Forward-Looking Statements

    Statements in this press release about future expectations, plans, and prospects, as well as any other statements regarding matters that are not historical facts, may constitute “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. The words “anticipate,” “look forward to,” “believe,” “continue,” “could,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intend,” “may,” “plan,” “potential,” “predict,” “project,” “should,” “target,” “will,” “would” and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements, although not all forward-looking statements contain these identifying words. Actual results may differ materially from those indicated by such forward-looking statements as a result of various important factors, including factors discussed in the section entitled “Risk Factors” in Bitdeer’s annual report on Form 20-F, as well as discussions of potential risks, uncertainties, and other important factors in Bitdeer’s subsequent filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Any forward-looking statements contained in this press release speak only as of the date hereof. Bitdeer specifically disclaims any obligation to update any forward-looking statement, whether due to new information, future events, or otherwise. Readers should not rely upon the information on this page as current or accurate after its publication date.

    For investor and media inquiries, please contact:

    Investor Relations
    Orange Group
    Yujia Zhai
    bitdeerIR@orangegroupadvisors.com

    Public Relations
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    Nishant Sharma
    bitdeer@blocksbridge.com

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  • MIL-OSI: XRP News: XploraDEX Hits Soft Cap as $XPL Presale Enters Final Phase, Limited Time Left Before Hard Cap

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    ZURICH, April 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The first AI-powered decentralized exchange built on the XRP Ledger, XploraDEX, has officially achieved its soft cap fundraising goal, marking a major milestone in one of the most talked-about DeFi token sales of the year. With the $XPL Token Presale now entering its final phase, investors are racing to get in before the hard cap is reached and the sale ends.

    Momentum has exploded over the past several days as word spread about XploraDEX’s breakthrough offering: an AI-integrated trading platform that brings hedge-fund-level technology to everyday XRP traders. This is not just another DEX—XploraDEX is building intelligent infrastructure that empowers users to trade smarter, faster, and more profitably.

    JOIN $XPL PRESALE

    The $XPL token, which powers the entire protocol, is now in red-hot demand. Following the soft cap breakthrough, investor confidence has surged, with participation pouring in from both retail and whale investors. According to the development team, the remaining allocation is shrinking fast, and the opportunity to join the presale at current pricing is about to close.

    Why the Surge in Demand?

    XploraDEX is delivering what XRP’s DeFi scene has been missing: intelligent automation, adaptive AI tools, and real-time trade optimization—all running natively on XRPL. Traders can execute personalized strategies, receive predictive market insights, and engage with smart liquidity routing—all without needing coding knowledge or third-party bots.

    And it’s not just hype. XploraDEX already has working AI modules in beta, a live dashboard in development, and integrations with leading XRPL wallets. With a roadmap that includes sentiment-based trading alerts, cross-asset AI bots, and advanced staking mechanics, it’s easy to see why the smart money is moving quickly.

    PARTICIPATE IN $XPL PRESALE

    $XPL Powers Everything

    Holding $XPL Token unlocks the platform’s most valuable features—from AI-based trading dashboards to staking rewards, fee discounts, and governance access. Early buyers in the presale phase also gain early access to unreleased tools and higher-yield staking tiers, giving them a first-mover advantage as adoption grows.

    With the $XPL soft cap now in the rearview mirror, XploraDEX is laser-focused on closing out the presale by hitting its hard cap. Once that happens, the token will be officially listed on major XRPL-based DEXs, and the next phase of platform rollouts will begin.

    Buy $XPL Tokens Now: https://sale.xploradex.io

    Limited Time! Limited Allocation!

    With only a small percentage of $XPL left in the presale round, the window to get in early is closing by the hour. This is the final chance for investors to lock in their allocations before the price jumps and listings go live.

    If you’ve been watching from the sidelines, now is the moment to act. The combination of smart tech, real progress, and early-stage access is rare—and with XploraDEX, it’s all happening on the fastest, most scalable chain in DeFi.

    Join the $XPL Presale Before It Ends: https://sale.xploradex.io

    Stay connected and Join the XploraDEX AI Revolution

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    Contact:
    Oliver Muller
    oliver@xploradex.io
    contact@xploradex.io

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  • MIL-OSI: PubMatic and Spectrum Reach Partner to Enhance Demand, Efficiency and Curation Across CTV Marketplace

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    REDWOOD CITY, Calif. and NEW YORK, April 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — PubMatic (Nasdaq: PUBM), an independent technology company delivering digital advertising’s supply chain of the future and Spectrum Reach, the advertising sales business of Charter Communications, today announced a new partnership that will bring increased demand and efficient buying to Spectrum Reach’s advertising inventory while strengthening PubMatic’s curated packages with local news and live sports offered through its Connected TV (CTV) Marketplace.

    Through this partnership, PubMatic will connect advertisers to audiences across Spectrum Reach’s entire footprint. Spectrum Reach offers access to more than 450 streaming and traditional networks and publishers and is already a leading streaming solution in its footprint, reaching nearly 90 percent of viewers watching, based on Comscore CTV household viewing data of content accessed through televisions connected to the internet. This partnership also will tap into PubMatic’s strong supply path optimization partnerships, bringing Spectrum Reach even closer to buyers with streamlined efficiency and advanced AI-driven technology, and providing access to additional high-quality, highly performant inventory sources.

    “Our partnership with PubMatic gives brands and agencies a new path to execute their campaigns and allows us to transact with marketers in their preferred marketplace of choice,” said Jason Brown, Senior Vice President, Chief Revenue Officer for Spectrum Reach. “The combination of our premium streaming ad inventory across entertainment, live sports and news and PubMatic’s programmatic marketplace strengthens our ability to deliver more value and efficiency for our advertisers.”

    Key benefits of the partnership include:

    • Enhanced Curation: By integrating Spectrum Reach’s robust advertising inventory into PubMatic’s CTV Marketplace, advertisers will gain access to highly engaged audiences across Spectrum Reach’s linear and digital footprint.
    • Increased Transparency: Spectrum Reach’s privacy-focused data will provide buyers transacting in PubMatic’s marketplace with industry-leading transparency into where their ads are running.
    • Higher Fidelity Data: Buyers will gain access to first-party and audience data from Spectrum Reach, enhancing their addressable targeting and measurement capabilities at scale in a privacy-focused manner.
    • Access to a Broader Network of Buyers: Spectrum Reach will benefit from PubMatic’s extensive network of buyers, including major brands and agencies, which will drive higher demand.
    • Increased Efficiency and Optimization: PubMatic’s supply path optimization (SPO) capabilities will further streamline the ad buying process, bringing buyers and Spectrum Reach even closer together.
    • Advanced Technology and AI capabilities: PubMatic’s AI tools for publishers will offer Spectrum Reach the ability to enhance monetization, reduce infrastructure demands, streamline workflows and enable smarter, faster decision-making and improved audience engagement.

    “We are thrilled to join forces with Spectrum Reach, a true innovator in the advertising space,” said Abbie Reichner, Regional VP, Customer Success, CTV at PubMatic. “As a trusted source of news and entertainment across the U.S., we are excited to help Spectrum Reach maximize their advertising revenue so they can continue to invest in valuable content creation. This collaboration will enable us to elevate programmatic advertising by providing advertisers with even more capabilities to reach their target audiences effectively and efficiently.”

    The new offering creates added value for agency partners like leading global marketing company dentsu, which partners with PubMatic for its supply path optimization, media curation, sell-side data and identity solutions and will now have direct access to Spectrum Reach’s premium ad inventory through PubMatic. “We are excited to see how this partnership with PubMatic will amplify the reach and impact of Spectrum Reach’s inventory,” said Cara Lewis, Chief Investment & Activation Officer for dentsu. “Streaming has unleashed powerful audience engagement opportunities, and by integrating Spectrum Reach’s premium CTV and addressable linear inventory with PubMatic’s advanced technology, we are poised to deliver unparalleled value to our clients.”

    More information is available at www.pubmatic.com.

    About Spectrum Reach:
    Spectrum Reach®, the advertising sales business of Charter Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ: CHTR), provides custom advertising solutions for local, regional and national clients. Operating in 36 states and 91 markets, Spectrum Reach creates scalable advertising and marketing services driven by aggregated and de-identified data insights and award-winning creative services. Spectrum Reach helps businesses of all sizes reach anyone, anywhere, on any screen. Additional information about Spectrum Reach can be found at https://www.spectrumreach.com.

    About PubMatic:
    PubMatic (Nasdaq: PUBM) is an independent technology company maximizing customer value by delivering digital advertising’s supply chain of the future. PubMatic’s sell-side platform empowers the world’s leading digital content creators across the open internet to control access to their inventory and increase monetization by enabling marketers to drive return on investment and reach addressable audiences across ad formats and devices. Since 2006, our infrastructure-driven approach has allowed for the efficient processing and utilization of data in real time. By delivering scalable and flexible programmatic innovation, we improve outcomes for our customers while championing a vibrant and transparent digital advertising supply chain.

    Press Contact:
    For PubMatic:
    Ashley Jacobson, Director of Corporate Marketing
    press@pubmatic.com

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    For Spectrum Reach:
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  • MIL-OSI: Tampa Bay Buccaneers Expand Dayforce Partnership

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    MINNEAPOLIS and TORONTO, April 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Dayforce, Inc. (NYSE: DAY; TSX: DAY), a global human capital management (HCM) leader that makes work life better, today announced the Tampa Bay Buccaneers have expanded their use of the Dayforce™ platform to further enhance the employee experience, modernize HR processes, and navigate the unique compliance challenges of professional sports.

    As part of this expansion, the Buccaneers will integrate Dayforce Performance Management and Compensation Management into their existing Dayforce suite, reinforcing their commitment to leveraging best-in-class technology to support, develop, and manage their growing team.

    “Dayforce has completely transformed how we manage our workforce,” said Kristin Hamwey, Chief People Officer, Tampa Bay Buccaneers. “We needed a platform that could evolve with our organization, and Dayforce has delivered. The seamless automation, insightful reporting capabilities, and intuitive, self-service features have been game-changers for our team. Our continued collaboration with Dayforce strengthens our commitment to innovate and deliver personalized people experiences to our employees.”

    Since first implementing the platform in 2019, the Buccaneers have trusted Dayforce’s comprehensive, all-in-one HCM solution to unify HR, payroll, benefits, recruiting, and workforce management. This has helped deliver significant efficiencies, including optimizing workforce scheduling and streamlining operations. The Dayforce AI-powered platform has supercharged the Buccaneers’ employee experience by empowering its 850+ full-time and seasonal employees with HR self-service tools, all available on the Dayforce mobile app. This digital transformation has helped eliminate manual processes, enabled a self-service approach to workforce management, and enhanced the overall employee experience.

    “Success in professional sports goes far beyond game day. From navigating compliance to managing diverse workforces, teams face constant challenges that demand efficiency and innovation. That’s why leading sports franchises like the Tampa Bay Buccaneers trust Dayforce to simplify operations and deliver real results,” said Chris Armstrong, Chief Customer Officer at Dayforce, Inc. “We’re proud to strengthen our winning partnership with the Buccaneers and continue helping them maximize their workforce’s potential with solutions that make work life better.”

    About Dayforce

    Dayforce makes work life better. Everything we do as a global leader in HCM technology is focused on improving work for thousands of customers and millions of employees around the world. Our single, global people platform for HR, Pay, Time, Talent, and Analytics equips Dayforce customers to unlock their full workforce potential and operate with confidence. To learn how Dayforce helps create quantifiable value for organizations of all sizes and industries, visit dayforce.com.

    About the Tampa Bay Buccaneers

    The Tampa Bay Buccaneers enter their 50th year as members of the National Football League and compete in the National Football Conference’s South Division. They were purchased by the late Malcolm Glazer in 1995 and are currently owned by the Glazer Family. Established in 1976, the Buccaneers have totaled 10 division championships, two conference championships and two Super Bowl Championships, including Super Bowl LV that was played on their home field at Raymond James Stadium. The Buccaneers are also very active in the community, with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Foundation and the Glazer Vision Foundation. For more information, visit www.buccaneers.com.

    Media Contact
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    (647) 417-2208

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  • MIL-OSI Economics: Samsung and Google Cloud Expand Partnership, Bring Gemini to Ballie, a Home AI Companion Robot by Samsung

    Source: Samsung

    Samsung and Google Cloud today announced an expanded partnership to bring Google Cloud’s generative AI technology to Ballie, a new home AI companion robot from Samsung. Available to consumers this summer, Ballie will be able to engage in natural, conversational interactions to help users manage home environments, including adjusting lighting, greeting people at the door, personalizing schedules, setting reminders, and more.1
    “Through this partnership, Samsung and Google Cloud are redefining the role of AI in the home,” said Yongjae Kim, Executive Vice President of the Visual Display Business at Samsung Electronics. “By pairing Gemini’s powerful multimodal reasoning with Samsung’s AI capabilities in Ballie, we’re leveraging the power of open collaboration to unlock a new era of personalized AI companion—one that moves with users, anticipates their needs, and interacts in more dynamic and meaningful ways than ever before.”

    Ballie will use Gemini’s multimodal capabilities along with proprietary Samsung language models to process and understand a variety of inputs, including audio and voice, visual data from its camera, and sensor data from its environment. This will allow it to adapt its behaviors and responses in real-time. For instance, if you’re not sure what to wear to work in the morning, you can turn to Ballie for advice. Users could ask, “Hey Ballie, how do I look?” and Ballie can respond with styling recommendations, such as trying new accessories or adding a colorful shirt.
    With enhanced reasoning enabled by Gemini, Ballie will be able to help users manage not only their home, but also their health and wellbeing. For example, a user could tell Ballie, “I feel tired today.” Ballie could then use Gemini’s grounding in Google Search to give tailored advice on how to improve their energy levels, including sharing recommendations from trusted sources on how to get more exercise, optimize their sleeping environment, or monitor their sleep patterns.

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  • MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: Alert issued over fake video of the CE

    Source: Hong Kong Information Services

    The Government today appealed to the public to stay vigilant when it comes to a forged video created by artificial intelligence circulating online about an investment plan purportedly recommended by the Chief Executive.

     

    The fake video claimed that the Chief Executive urged the public to participate in an investment with high returns.

     

    In addition to solemnly clarifying that the so-called remarks by the Chief Executive are fictitious, the Government strongly condemned those who have attempted to distribute fake investment advice in the name of the Chief Executive.

     

    The incident has been referred to Police for a follow-up investigation, it added.

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  • MIL-OSI: Balko Technologies Enters into Agreement with Draganfly for Integration of Advanced Modular LiDAR Drone Solutions; Multiple Orders Placed

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    Tampa, FL, April 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Draganfly Inc. (NASDAQ: DPRO) (“Draganfly” or the “Company”), an industry-leading developer of drone solutions and systems, is pleased to have been selected as the primary UAS provider by Balko Technologies, an industry-leading company specializing in the design and manufacture of high-performance LiDAR payloads and post-processing software.

    This announcement follows the integration and testing of Balko LiDAR products on the Draganfly Commander 3XL and Apex UAS, providing Balko customers with a suite of modular LiDAR and Drone platforms supporting a wide variety of performance requirements, budgets, and operating scenarios.

    Under this agreement, Balko becomes an official distributor of Draganfly’s products throughout North America, expanding access to cutting-edge drone technology for industrial, energy, and environmental monitoring applications. Since signing the agreement, multiple customers have issued purchase orders for the Draganfly Commander 3XL to be paired with Balko’s innovative modular Connectiv LiDAR sensor with one delivery completed in Q1.

    “Draganfly’s mission has always been to deliver world-class UAV solutions tailored to critical applications,” said Cameron Chell, President and CEO of Draganfly. “Partnering with Balko enhances our ability to provide customers with advanced aerial mapping and data collection tools, leveraging Balko’s robust LiDAR payloads to further our reach across North America.”

    “We’re excited to be working with Draganfly, a company that shares our commitment to innovation and reliability,” said Maude Pelletier, President of Balko Technologies. “Our LiDAR systems are built for performance and precision, and when paired with Draganfly’s drone platforms, we can unlock even greater capabilities for our shared clients.”

    About Balko Technologies

    Founded in 2021 and based in Quebec, Canada, Balko Technologies specializes in developing and manufacturing modular LiDAR systems for drones. Their flagship product, the Connectiv sensor, is designed to be versatile and fully configurable—allowing users to interchange lasers, inertial navigation systems (INS), and cameras to adapt to specific project requirements across industries. Backed by a team of seasoned experts with decades of combined experience in geospatial technologies, product and software engineering, Balko combines the agility of a startup with deep industry knowledge. Balko’s mission is to democratize geospatial data collection by offering flexible, cutting-edge tools that empower professionals across a wide range of applications. For more information on Balko, visit www.balkotechnologies.com

    About Draganfly

    Draganfly Inc. (NASDAQ: DPRO; CSE: DPRO; FSE: 3U8A) is a pioneer in drone solutions, AI-driven software, and robotics. With over 25 years of innovation, Draganfly has been at the forefront of drone technology, providing solutions for public safety, agriculture, industrial inspections, security, mapping, and surveying. The Company is committed to delivering efficient, reliable, and industry-leading technology that helps organizations save time, money, and lives.

    For more information, visit www.draganfly.com.

    For investor details, visit:
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    Media Contact
    media@draganfly.com

    Company Contact
    info@draganfly.com

    Forward-Looking Statements

    This release contains certain “forward looking statements” and certain “forward-looking ‎‎‎‎information” as ‎‎‎‎defined under applicable securities laws. Forward-looking statements ‎‎‎‎and information can ‎‎‎‎generally be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as ‎‎‎‎‎“may”, “will”, “expect”, “intend”, ‎‎‎‎‎“estimate”, “anticipate”, “believe”, “continue”, “plans” or similar ‎‎‎‎terminology. Forward-looking statements ‎‎‎‎and information are based on forecasts of future ‎‎‎‎results, estimates of amounts not yet determinable and ‎‎‎‎assumptions that, while believed by ‎‎‎‎management to be reasonable, are inherently subject to significant ‎‎‎‎business, economic and ‎‎‎‎competitive uncertainties and contingencies. Forward-looking statements ‎‎‎‎include, but are not ‎‎‎‎limited to, statements with respect to the fact that partnering with Balko enhances Draganfly’s ability to provide customers with advanced aerial mapping and data collection tools, leveraging Balko’s robust LiDAR payloads to further our reach across North America. Forward-‎‎‎‎looking statements and information are subject to various ‎known ‎‎and unknown risks and ‎‎‎‎‎uncertainties, many of which are beyond the ability of the Company to ‎control or ‎‎predict, that ‎‎‎‎may cause ‎the Company’s actual results, performance or achievements to be ‎materially ‎‎different ‎‎‎‎from those ‎expressed or implied thereby, and are developed based on assumptions ‎about ‎‎such ‎‎‎‎risks, uncertainties ‎and other factors set out here in, including but not limited to: the potential ‎‎‎‎‎‎‎impact of epidemics, ‎pandemics or other public health crises, including the ‎COVID-19 pandemic, on the Company’s business, operations and financial ‎‎‎‎condition; the ‎‎‎successful integration of ‎technology; the inherent risks involved in the general ‎‎‎‎securities markets; ‎‎‎uncertainties relating to the ‎availability and costs of financing needed in the ‎‎‎‎future; the inherent ‎‎‎uncertainty of cost estimates; the ‎potential for unexpected costs and ‎‎‎‎expenses, currency ‎‎‎fluctuations; regulatory restrictions; and liability, ‎competition, loss of key ‎‎‎‎employees and other related risks ‎‎‎and uncertainties disclosed under the ‎heading “Risk Factors“ ‎‎‎‎in the Company’s most recent filings filed ‎‎‎with securities regulators in Canada on ‎the SEDAR ‎‎‎‎website at www.sedar.com and with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) on EDGAR through the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov. The Company undertakes ‎‎‎no obligation to update forward-‎looking ‎‎‎‎information except as required by applicable law. Such forward-‎‎‎looking information represents ‎‎‎‎‎managements’ best judgment based on information currently available. ‎‎‎No forward-looking ‎‎‎‎statement ‎can be guaranteed and actual future results may vary materially. ‎‎‎Accordingly, readers ‎‎‎‎are advised not to ‎place undue reliance on forward-looking statements or ‎‎‎information.‎

    The MIL Network

  • MIL-OSI: Charging Robotics: Revoltz Wins 2025 TAIPEI CYCLE Award for Micro-Mobility Innovation

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    Tel Aviv, Israel, April 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) —  Charging Robotics Inc. (OTC: CHEV), announced that its affiliate, Revoltz Ltd. (of which Charging Robotics owns 19.9%), has been named a winner of the TAIPEI CYCLE d&i awards 2025, one of the most respected international honors for innovation and design in the bicycle and micro-mobility sector.

    Revoltz was selected in the Micro-Mobility category, standing out among more than 150 submissions from 11 countries. The award recognizes Revoltz’s unique approach to sustainable last-mile mobility, with the jury, composed of globally renowned designers and industry experts, commending Revoltz’s blend of advanced engineering, functional design, and urban-focused innovation.

    The award-winning product was showcased at the TAIPEI CYCLE exhibition at the Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center and was featured in the online galleries of TAIPEI CYCLE.

    “Winning the TAIPEI CYCLE d&i award is a proud moment for our team,” said Amir Zaid, CEO and co-founder of Revoltz. “It affirms our mission to reshape urban mobility through thoughtful, performance-driven electric vehicles. We believe design and function go hand-in-hand when it comes to transforming how people and goods move in crowded city environments.”

    The Taipei Cycle Show
    Recognized as one of the leading B2B events in the global cycling industry, the Taipei Cycle Show is expected to host 950 companies from 35 countries, featuring over 3,600 exhibition booths. It continues to serve as a central meeting point for high-end bicycle supply chains, with a strong emphasis on innovation and sustainability.

    The show centers around four core themes: Innovation Drive, Green Forward, Cycling Ecosystem, and Smart Cycling. These pillars reflect the industry’s latest developments in technology, environmental responsibility, and evolving cycling culture.

    About Revoltz Ltd.

    Revoltz Ltd., an affiliate of Charging Robotics Ltd., specializes in the design and manufacture of high-end, mini electric vehicles, bridging the gap between traditional automotive design and emerging micro-mobility solutions. Revoltz is committed to creating cutting-edge designs that revolutionize the micro-mobility sector.

    About Charging Robotics

    Charging Robotics is developing various automatic wireless charging solutions such as robotic and stationary charging systems for EVs. Robotic solutions are intended to offer the driver the ability to initiate charging by use of a simple smartphone app that instructs an autonomous robot, which navigates under the EV for access and charging capabilities. Our stationary systems offer various charging solutions, including in automatic car parks where the company’s system allowing EVs to charge in places where drivers can’t connect plugs to sockets. For further information, visit: https://www.chargingrobotics.com/

    Forward Looking Statements

    This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the “safe harbour” provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and other Federal securities laws. Words such as “expects,” “anticipates,” “intends,” “plans,” “believes,” “seeks,” “estimates” and similar expressions or variations of such words are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Because such statements deal with future events and are based on the current expectations of Charging Robotics, and its subsidiary Charging Robotics Ltd. (together, the “Company”), they are subject to various risks and uncertainties, and actual results, performance or achievements of the Company could differ materially from those described in or implied by the statements in this press release. For example, the Company uses forward looking statements when it discusses how Revoltz is transforming how people and goods move in crowded city environments.

    The forward-looking statements contained or implied in this press release are subject to other risks and uncertainties, including those discussed in any filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Except as otherwise required by law, the Company does not undertake any obligation to publicly release any revisions to these forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events. References and links to websites have been provided as a convenience, and the information contained on such websites is not incorporated by reference into this press release. The Company is not responsible for the contents of any third-party websites.

    Investor Relations Contact:

    Michal Efraty
    Investor Relations
    michal@efraty.com

    The MIL Network

  • MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: MOFA response to Japanese Chief Cabinet Secretary Hayashi expressing concern over China’s military exercises around Taiwan

    Source: Republic of China Taiwan

    MOFA response to Japanese Chief Cabinet Secretary Hayashi expressing concern over China’s military exercises around Taiwan

    Date:2025-04-02
    Data Source:TAIWAN-JAPAN RELATIONS ASSOCIATION

    April 2, 2025  

    At a regular press conference on April 1, Japanese Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshimasa Hayashi stated that peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait were paramount to Japan and the entire international community. Mr. Hayashi made the comments while addressing China’s military drills around Taiwan, stating that Japan had reaffirmed its position to China during a recent bilateral meeting between their foreign ministers. He emphasized that the Japanese government would continue to closely monitor developments arising from China’s increasing military activities around the Taiwan Strait in recent years and added that Japan would make comprehensive response preparations. 
     
    When China twice launched Joint Sword-2024 military exercises targeting Taiwan last year, unilaterally raising tensions across the Taiwan Strait, the government of Japan promptly and directly expressed its misgivings and concerns to China. Following China’s latest military drills around the Taiwan Strait, Japan has once again immediately conveyed its concerns to China and publicly emphasized the importance of cross-strait peace and stability.
     
    Minister of Foreign Affairs Lin Chia-lung affirms and appreciates the Japanese government for immediately and openly expressing concern following China’s launch of military exercises designed to intimidate Taiwan, as well as for emphasizing a consistent stance on preserving peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) strongly urges China to return to reason, exercise self-restraint, and immediately cease unilateral actions that are detrimental to cross-strait peace and regional stability and prosperity. MOFA is pleased that the United States, Japan, and other democratic nations, as well as the European Union, are steadfastly and jointly adopting preventive measures to counter the threat that authoritarian expansion poses to global peace and stability. Taiwan will demonstrate its determination to strengthen resilience and self-defense capabilities and resist China’s rhetorical and military intimidation. It will also cooperate with like-minded partners to ensure peace, stability, and prosperity across the Taiwan Strait and throughout the Indo-Pacific.

    MIL OSI Asia Pacific News

  • MIL-OSI: YieldMax™ ETFs Announces Distributions on SMCY (102.27%), MSTY (101.29%), ULTY (78.88%), AIYY (70.96%), LFGY (69.83%), and Others

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    CHICAGO and MILWAUKEE and NEW YORK, April 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — YieldMax™ today announced distributions for the YieldMax™ Weekly Payers and Group D ETFs listed in the table below.

    ETF
    Ticker
    1
    ETF Name Distribution
    Frequency
    Distribution
    per Share
    Distribution
    Rate
    2,4
    30-Day
    SEC Yield3
    ROC5 Ex-Date &
    Record Date
    Payment
    Date
    CHPY* YieldMax™ Semiconductor Portfolio Option Income ETF Weekly
    GPTY YieldMax™ AI & Tech Portfolio Option Income ETF Weekly $0.2360 35.40% 0.00% 0.00% 4/10/25 4/11/25
    LFGY YieldMax™ Crypto Industry & Tech Portfolio Option Income ETF Weekly $0.4170 69.83% 0.00% 0.00% 4/10/25 4/11/25
    QDTY YieldMax™ Nasdaq 100 0DTE Covered Call ETF Weekly $0.2199 29.87% 0.00% 100.00% 4/10/25 4/11/25
    RDTY YieldMax™ R2000 0DTE Covered Call ETF Weekly $0.3590 45.69% 0.00% 100.00% 4/10/25 4/11/25
    SDTY YieldMax™ S&P 500 0DTE Covered Call ETF Weekly $0.2270 29.60% 0.00% 100.00% 4/10/25 4/11/25
    ULTY YieldMax™ Ultra Option Income Strategy ETF Weekly $0.0822 78.88% 2.21% 0.00% 4/10/25 4/11/25
    YMAG YieldMax™ Magnificent 7 Fund of Option Income ETFs Weekly $0.0973 38.00% 69.89% 53.05% 4/10/25 4/11/25
    YMAX YieldMax™ Universe Fund of Option Income ETFs Weekly $0.1289 57.35% 96.57% 64.98% 4/10/25 4/11/25
    AIYY YieldMax™ AI Option Income Strategy ETF Every 4 weeks $0.2301 70.96% 4.89% 93.15% 4/10/25 4/11/25
    AMZY YieldMax™ AMZN Option Income Strategy ETF Every 4 weeks $0.4877 43.54% 4.40% 89.31% 4/10/25 4/11/25
    APLY YieldMax™ AAPL Option Income Strategy ETF Every 4 weeks $0.3023 33.00% 3.44% 44.35% 4/10/25 4/11/25
    DISO YieldMax™ DIS Option Income Strategy ETF Every 4 weeks $0.3254 35.32% 4.03% 0.00% 4/10/25 4/11/25
    MSTY YieldMax™ MSTR Option Income Strategy ETF Every 4 weeks $1.3356 101.29% 0.50% 0.48% 4/10/25 4/11/25
    SMCY YieldMax™ SMCI Option Income Strategy ETF Every 4 weeks $1.5012 102.27% 3.01% 67.02% 4/10/25 4/11/25
    WNTR** YieldMax™ Short MSTR Option Income Strategy ETF Every 4 weeks
    XYZY YieldMax™ XYZ Option Income Strategy ETF Every 4 weeks $0.4412 59.61% 6.32% 89.82% 4/10/25 4/11/25
    YQQQ YieldMax™ Short N100 Option Income Strategy ETF Every 4 weeks $0.4437 30.86% 3.08% 0.00% 4/10/25 4/11/25
    Weekly Payers & Group A ETFs scheduled for next week: CHPY GPTY LFGY QDTY RDTY SDTY UTLY YMAG YMAX CRSH FEAT FIVY GOOY OARK SNOY TSLY TSMY XOMO YBIT


    Performance data quoted represents past performance and is no guarantee of future results. Investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when sold or redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost and current performance may be lower or higher than the performance quoted above. Performance current to the most recent month-end can be obtained by calling 
    (833) 378-0717.

    Note: DIPS, FIAT, CRSH, YQQQ and WNTR are hereinafter referred to as the “Short ETFs.”

    Distributions are not guaranteed. The Distribution Rate and 30-Day SEC Yield are not indicative of future distributions, if any, on the ETFs. In particular, future distributions on any ETF may differ significantly from its Distribution Rate or 30-Day SEC Yield. You are not guaranteed a distribution under the ETFs. Distributions for the ETFs (if any) are variable and may vary significantly from period to period and may be zero. Accordingly, the Distribution Rate and 30-Day SEC Yield will change over time, and such change may be significant.

    Investors in the Funds will not have rights to receive dividends or other distributions with respect to the underlying reference asset(s).

    *The inception date for CHPY is April 2, 2025.

    **The inception date for WNTR is March 26, 2025.

    1 All YieldMax™ ETFs shown in the table above (except YMAX, YMAG, FEAT, FIVY and ULTY) have a gross expense ratio of 0.99%. YMAX, YMAG and FEAT have a Management Fee of 0.29% and Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses of 0.99% for a gross expense ratio of 1.28%. FIVY has a Management Fee of 0.29% and Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses of 0.59% for a gross expense ratio of 0.88%. “Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses” are indirect fees and expenses that the Fund incurs from investing in the shares of other investment companies, namely other YieldMax™ ETFs. ULTY has a gross expense ratio after the fee waiver of 1.30%. The Advisor has agreed to a fee waiver of 0.10% through at least February 28, 2026.
    2 The Distribution Rate shown is as of close on April 8, 2025. The Distribution Rate is the annual distribution rate an investor would receive if the most recent distribution, which includes option income, remained the same going forward. The Distribution Rate is calculated by annualizing an ETF’s Distribution per Share and dividing such annualized amount by the ETF’s most recent NAV. The Distribution Rate represents a single distribution from the ETF and does not represent its total return. Distributions may also include a combination of ordinary dividends, capital gain, and return of investor capital, which may decrease an ETF’s NAV and trading price over time. As a result, an investor may suffer significant losses to their investment. These Distribution Rates may be caused by unusually favorable market conditions and may not be sustainable. Such conditions may not continue to exist and there should be no expectation that this performance may be repeated in the future.
    3 The 30-Day SEC Yield represents net investment income, which excludes option income, earned by such ETF over the 30-Day period ended March 31, 2025, expressed as an annual percentage rate based on such ETF’s share price at the end of the 30-Day period.
    4 Each ETF’s strategy (except those of the Short ETFs) will cap potential gains if its reference asset’s shares increase in value, yet subjects an investor to all potential losses if the reference asset’s shares decrease in value. Such potential losses may not be offset by income received by the ETF. Each Short ETF’s strategy will cap potential gains if its reference asset decreases in value, yet subjects an investor to all potential losses if the reference asset increases in value. Such potential losses may not be offset by income received by the ETF.
    5 ROC refers to Return of Capital. The ROC percentage is the portion of the distribution that represents an investor’s original investment.


    Each Fund has a limited operating history and while each Fund’s objective is to provide current income, there is no guarantee the Fund will make a distribution. Distributions are likely to vary greatly in amount.

    Standardized Performance

    For YMAX, click here. For YMAG, click here. For TSLY, click here. For OARK, click here. For APLY, click here. For NVDY, click here. For AMZY, click here. For FBY, click here. For GOOY, click here. For NFLY, click here. For CONY, click here. For MSFO, click here. For DISO, click here. For XOMO, click here. For JPMO, click here. For AMDY, click here. For PYPY, click here. For XYZY, click here. For MRNY, click here. For AIYY, click here. For MSTY, click here. For ULTY, click here. For YBIT, click here. For CRSH, click here. For GDXY, click here. For SNOY, click here. For ABNY, click here. For FIAT, click here. For DIPS, click here. For BABO, click here. For YQQQ, click here. For TSMY, click here. For SMCY, click here. For PLTY, click here. For BIGY, click here. For SOXY, click here. For MARO, click here. For FEAT, click here. For FIVY, click here. For LFGY, click here. For GPTY, click here. For CVNY, click here. For SDTY, click here. For QDTY, click here. For WNTR, click here. For CHPY, click here

    Important Information

    This material must be preceded or accompanied by the prospectus. For all prospectuses, click here.

    Tidal Financial Group is the adviser for all YieldMax™ ETFs.

    THE FUND, TRUST, AND ADVISER ARE NOT AFFILIATED WITH ANY UNDERLYING REFERENCE ASSET.

    Risk Disclosures (applicable to all YieldMax ETFs referenced above, except the Short ETFs)

    YMAX, YMAG, FEAT and FIVY generally invest in other YieldMax™ ETFs. As such, these two Funds are subject to the risks listed in this section, which apply to all the YieldMax™ ETFs they may hold from time to time.

    Investing involves risk. Principal loss is possible.

    Referenced Index Risk. The Fund invests in options contracts that are based on the value of the Index (or the Index ETFs). This subjects the Fund to certain of the same risks as if it owned shares of companies that comprised the Index or an ETF that tracks the Index, even though it does not.

    Indirect Investment Risk. The Index is not affiliated with the Trust, the Fund, the Adviser, or their respective affiliates and is not involved with this offering in any way. Investors in the Fund will not have the right to receive dividends or other distributions or any other rights with respect to the companies that comprise the Index but will be subject to declines in the performance of the Index.

    Russell 2000 Index Risks. The Index, which consists of small-cap U.S. companies, is particularly susceptible to economic changes, as these firms often have less financial resilience than larger companies. Market volatility can disproportionately affect these smaller businesses, leading to significant price swings. Additionally, these companies are often more exposed to specific industry risks and have less diverse revenue streams. They can also be more vulnerable to changes in domestic regulatory or policy environments.

    Call Writing Strategy Risk. The path dependency (i.e., the continued use) of the Fund’s call writing strategy will impact the extent that the Fund participates in the positive price returns of the underlying reference asset and, in turn, the Fund’s returns, both during the term of the sold call options and over longer periods.

    Counterparty Risk. The Fund is subject to counterparty risk by virtue of its investments in options contracts. Transactions in some types of derivatives, including options, are required to be centrally cleared (“cleared derivatives”). In a transaction involving cleared derivatives, the Fund’s counterparty is a clearing house rather than a bank or broker. Since the Fund is not a member of clearing houses and only members of a clearing house (“clearing members”) can participate directly in the clearing house, the Fund will hold cleared derivatives through accounts at clearing members.

    Derivatives Risk. Derivatives are financial instruments that derive value from the underlying reference asset or assets, such as stocks, bonds, or funds (including ETFs), interest rates or indexes. The Fund’s investments in derivatives may pose risks in addition to, and greater than, those associated with directly investing in securities or other ordinary investments, including risk related to the market, imperfect correlation with underlying investments or the Fund’s other portfolio holdings, higher price volatility, lack of availability, counterparty risk, liquidity, valuation and legal restrictions.

    Options Contracts. The use of options contracts involves investment strategies and risks different from those associated with ordinary portfolio securities transactions. The prices of options are volatile and are influenced by, among other things, actual and anticipated changes in the value of the underlying instrument, including the anticipated volatility, which are affected by fiscal and monetary policies and by national and international political, changes in the actual or implied volatility or the reference asset, the time remaining until the expiration of the option contract and economic events.

    Distribution Risk. As part of the Fund’s investment objective, the Fund seeks to provide current income. There is no assurance that the Fund will make a distribution in any given period. If the Fund does make distributions, the amounts of such distributions will likely vary greatly from one distribution to the next.

    High Portfolio Turnover Risk. The Fund may actively and frequently trade all or a significant portion of the Fund’s holdings. A high portfolio turnover rate increases transaction costs, which may increase the Fund’s expenses.

    Liquidity Risk. Some securities held by the Fund, including options contracts, may be difficult to sell or be illiquid, particularly during times of market turmoil.

    Non-Diversification Risk. Because the Fund is “non-diversified,” it may invest a greater percentage of its assets in the securities of a single issuer or a smaller number of issuers than if it was a diversified fund.

    New Fund Risk. The Fund is a recently organized management investment company with no operating history. As a result, prospective investors do not have a track record or history on which to base their investment decisions.

    Price Participation Risk. The Fund employs an investment strategy that includes the sale of call option contracts, which limits the degree to which the Fund will participate in increases in value experienced by the underlying reference asset over the Call Period.

    Single Issuer Risk. Issuer-specific attributes may cause an investment in the Fund to be more volatile than a traditional pooled investment which diversifies risk or the market generally. The value of the Fund, which focuses on an individual security (ARKK, TSLA, AAPL, NVDA, AMZN, META, GOOGL, NFLX, COIN, MSFT, DIS, XOM, JPM, AMD, PYPL, SQ, MRNA, AI, MSTR, Bitcoin ETP, GDX®, SNOW, ABNB, BABA, TSM, SMCI, PLTR, MARA, CVNA), may be more volatile than a traditional pooled investment or the market as a whole and may perform differently from the value of a traditional pooled investment or the market as a whole.

    Inflation Risk. Inflation risk is the risk that the value of assets or income from investments will be less in the future as inflation decreases the value of money. As inflation increases, the present value of the Fund’s assets and distributions, if any, may decline.

    Indirect Investment Risk. The Index is not affiliated with the Trust, the Fund, the Adviser, or their respective affiliates and is not involved with this offering in any way.

    Risk Disclosures (applicable only to GPTY)

    Artificial Intelligence Risk. Issuers engaged in artificial intelligence typically have high research and capital expenditures and, as a result, their profitability can vary widely, if they are profitable at all. The space in which they are engaged is highly competitive and issuers’ products and services may become obsolete very quickly. These companies are heavily dependent on intellectual property rights and may be adversely affected by loss or impairment of those rights. The issuers are also subject to legal, regulatory, and political changes that may have a large impact on their profitability. A failure in an issuer’s product or even questions about the safety of the product could be devastating to the issuer, especially if it is the marquee product of the issuer. It can be difficult to accurately capture what qualifies as an artificial intelligence company.

    Technology Sector Risk. The Fund will invest substantially in companies in the information technology sector, and therefore the performance of the Fund could be negatively impacted by events affecting this sector. Market or economic factors impacting technology companies and companies that rely heavily on technological advances could have a significant effect on the value of the Fund’s investments. The value of stocks of information technology companies and companies that rely heavily on technology is particularly vulnerable to rapid changes in technology product cycles, rapid product obsolescence, government regulation and competition, both domestically and internationally, including competition from foreign competitors with lower production costs. Stocks of information technology companies and companies that rely heavily on technology, especially those of smaller, less-seasoned companies, tend to be more volatile than the overall market. Information technology companies are heavily dependent on patent and intellectual property rights, the loss or impairment of which may adversely affect profitability.

    Risk Disclosure (applicable only to MARO)

    Digital Assets Risk: The Fund does not invest directly in Bitcoin or any other digital assets. The Fund does not invest directly in derivatives that track the performance of Bitcoin or any other digital assets. The Fund does not invest in or seek direct exposure to the current “spot” or cash price of Bitcoin. Investors seeking direct exposure to the price of Bitcoin should consider an investment other than the Fund. Digital assets like Bitcoin, designed as mediums of exchange, are still an emerging asset class. They operate independently of any central authority or government backing and are subject to regulatory changes and extreme price volatility.

    Risk Disclosures (applicable only to BABO and TSMY)

    Currency Risk: Indirect exposure to foreign currencies subjects the Fund to the risk that currencies will decline in value relative to the U.S. dollar. Currency rates in foreign countries may fluctuate significantly over short periods of time for a number of reasons, including changes in interest rates and the imposition of currency controls or other political developments in the U.S. or abroad.

    Depositary Receipts Risk: The securities underlying BABO and TSMY are American Depositary Receipts (“ADRs”). Investment in ADRs may be less liquid than the underlying shares in their primary trading market.

    Foreign Market and Trading Risk: The trading markets for many foreign securities are not as active as U.S. markets and may have less governmental regulation and oversight.

    Foreign Securities Risk: Investments in securities of non-U.S. issuers involve certain risks that may not be present with investments in securities of U.S. issuers, such as risk of loss due to foreign currency fluctuations or to political or economic instability, as well as varying regulatory requirements applicable to investments in non-U.S. issuers. There may be less information publicly available about a non-U.S. issuer than a U.S. issuer. Non-U.S. issuers may also be subject to different regulatory, accounting, auditing, financial reporting, and investor protection standards than U.S. issuers.

    Risk Disclosures (applicable only to GDXY)

    Risk of Investing in Foreign Securities. The Fund is exposed indirectly to the securities of foreign issuers selected by GDX®’s investment adviser, which subjects the Fund to the risks associated with such companies. Investments in the securities of foreign issuers involve risks beyond those associated with investments in U.S. securities.

    Risk of Investing in Gold and Silver Mining Companies. The Fund is exposed indirectly to gold and silver mining companies selected by GDX®’s investment adviser, which subjects the Fund to the risks associated with such companies.

    The Fund invests in options contracts based on the value of the VanEck Gold Miners ETF (GDX®), which subjects the Fund to some of the same risks as if it owned GDX®, as well as the risks associated with Canadian, Australian and Emerging Market Issuers, and Small-and Medium-Capitalization companies.

    Risk Disclosures (applicable only to YBIT)

    YBIT does not invest directly in Bitcoin or any other digital assets. YBIT does not invest directly in derivatives that track the performance of Bitcoin or any other digital assets. YBIT does not invest in or seek direct exposure to the current “spot” or cash price of Bitcoin. Investors seeking direct exposure to the price of Bitcoin should consider an investment other than YBIT.

    Bitcoin Investment Risk: The Fund’s indirect investment in Bitcoin, through holdings in one or more Underlying ETPs, exposes it to the unique risks of this emerging innovation. Bitcoin’s price is highly volatile, and its market is influenced by the changing Bitcoin network, fluctuating acceptance levels, and unpredictable usage trends.

    Digital Assets Risk: Digital assets like Bitcoin, designed as mediums of exchange, are still an emerging asset class. They operate independently of any central authority or government backing and are subject to regulatory changes and extreme price volatility. Potentially No 1940 Act Protections. As of the date of this Prospectus, there is only a single eligible Underlying ETP, and it is an investment company subject to the 1940 Act.

    Bitcoin ETP Risk: The Fund invests in options contracts that are based on the value of the Bitcoin ETP. This subjects the Fund to certain of the same risks as if it owned shares of the Bitcoin ETP, even though it does not. Bitcoin ETPs are subject, but not limited, to significant risk and heightened volatility. An investor in a Bitcoin ETP may lose their entire investment. Bitcoin ETPs are not suitable for all investors. In addition, not all Bitcoin ETPs are registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940. Those Bitcoin ETPs that are not registered under such statute are therefore not subject to the same regulations as exchange traded products that are so registered.

    Risk Disclosures (applicable only to the Short ETFs)

    Investing involves risk. Principal loss is possible.

    Price Appreciation Risk. As part of the Fund’s synthetic covered put strategy, the Fund purchases and sells call and put option contracts that are based on the value of the underlying reference asset. This strategy subjects the Fund to certain of the same risks as if it shorted the underlying reference asset, even though it does not. By virtue of the Fund’s indirect inverse exposure to changes in the value of the underlying reference asset, the Fund is subject to the risk that the value of the underlying reference asset increases. If the value of the underlying reference asset increases, the Fund will likely lose value and, as a result, the Fund may suffer significant losses.

    Put Writing Strategy Risk. The path dependency (i.e., the continued use) of the Fund’s put writing (selling) strategy will impact the extent that the Fund participates in decreases in the value of the underlying reference asset and, in turn, the Fund’s returns, both during the term of the sold put options and over longer periods.

    Purchased OTM Call Options Risk. The Fund’s strategy is subject to potential losses if the underlying reference asset increases in value, which may not be offset by the purchase of out-of-the-money (OTM) call options. The Fund purchases OTM calls to seek to manage (cap) the Fund’s potential losses from the Fund’s short exposure to the underlying reference asset if it appreciates significantly in value. However, the OTM call options will cap the Fund’s losses only to the extent that the value of the underlying reference asset increases to a level that is at or above the strike level of the purchased OTM call options. Any increase in the value of the underlying reference asset to a level that is below the strike level of the purchased OTM call options will result in a corresponding loss for the Fund. For example, if the OTM call options have a strike level that is approximately 100% above the then-current value of the underlying reference asset at the time of the call option purchase, and the value of the underlying reference asset increases by at least 100% during the term of the purchased OTM call options, the Fund will lose all its value. Since the Fund bears the costs of purchasing the OTM calls, such costs will decrease the Fund’s value and/or any income otherwise generated by the Fund’s investment strategy.

    Counterparty Risk. The Fund is subject to counterparty risk by virtue of its investments in options contracts. Transactions in some types of derivatives, including options, are required to be centrally cleared (“cleared derivatives”). In a transaction involving cleared derivatives, the Fund’s counterparty is a clearing house rather than a bank or broker. Since the Fund is not a member of clearing houses and only members of a clearing house (“clearing members”) can participate directly in the clearing house, the Fund will hold cleared derivatives through accounts at clearing members.

    Derivatives Risk. Derivatives are financial instruments that derive value from the underlying reference asset or assets, such as stocks, bonds, or funds (including ETFs), interest rates or indexes. The Fund’s investments in derivatives may pose risks in addition to, and greater than, those associated with directly investing in securities or other ordinary investments, including risk related to the market, imperfect correlation with underlying investments or the Fund’s other portfolio holdings, higher price volatility, lack of availability, counterparty risk, liquidity, valuation and legal restrictions.

    Options Contracts. The use of options contracts involves investment strategies and risks different from those associated with ordinary portfolio securities transactions. The prices of options are volatile and are influenced by, among other things, actual and anticipated changes in the value of the underlying reference asset, including the anticipated volatility, which are affected by fiscal and monetary policies and by national and international political, changes in the actual or implied volatility or the reference asset, the time remaining until the expiration of the option contract and economic events.

    Distribution Risk. As part of the Fund’s investment objective, the Fund seeks to provide current income. There is no assurance that the Fund will make a distribution in any given period. If the Fund does make distributions, the amounts of such distributions will likely vary greatly from one distribution to the next.

    High Portfolio Turnover Risk. The Fund may actively and frequently trade all or a significant portion of the Fund’s holdings.

    Liquidity Risk. Some securities held by the Fund, including options contracts, may be difficult to sell or be illiquid, particularly during times of market turmoil.

    Non-Diversification Risk. Because the Fund is “non-diversified,” it may invest a greater percentage of its assets in the securities of a single issuer or a smaller number of issuers than if it was a diversified fund.

    New Fund Risk. The Fund is a recently organized management investment company with no operating history. As a result, prospective investors do not have a track record or history on which to base their investment decisions.

    Price Participation Risk. The Fund employs an investment strategy that includes the sale of put option contracts, which limits the degree to which the Fund will participate in decreases in value experienced by the underlying reference asset over the Put Period.

    Single Issuer Risk. Issuer-specific attributes may cause an investment in the Fund to be more volatile than a traditional pooled investment which diversifies risk or the market generally. The value of the Fund, for any Fund that focuses on an individual security (e.g., TSLA, COIN, NVDA, MSTR), may be more volatile than a traditional pooled investment or the market as a whole and may perform differently from the value of a traditional pooled investment or the market as a whole.

    Inflation Risk. Inflation risk is the risk that the value of assets or income from investments will be less in the future as inflation decreases the value of money. As inflation increases, the present value of the Fund’s assets and distributions, if any, may decline.

    Risk Disclosures (applicable only to CHPY)

    Semiconductor Industry Risk. Semiconductor companies may face intense competition, both domestically and internationally, and such competition may have an adverse effect on their profit margins. Semiconductor companies may have limited product lines, markets, financial resources or personnel. Semiconductor companies’ supply chain and operations are dependent on the availability of materials that meet exacting standards and the use of third parties to provide components and services.

    The products of semiconductor companies may face obsolescence due to rapid technological developments and frequent new product introduction, unpredictable changes in growth rates and competition for the services of qualified personnel. Capital equipment expenditures could be substantial, and equipment generally suffers from rapid obsolescence. Companies in the semiconductor industry are heavily dependent on patent and intellectual property rights. The loss or impairment of these rights would adversely affect the profitability of these companies.

    Risk Disclosures (applicable only to YQQQ)

    Index Overview. The Nasdaq 100 Index is a benchmark index that includes 100 of the largest non-financial companies listed on the Nasdaq Stock Market, based on market capitalization.

    Index Level Appreciation Risk. As part of the Fund’s synthetic covered put strategy, the Fund purchases and sells call and put option contracts that are based on the Index level. This strategy subjects the Fund to certain of the same risks as if it shorted the Index, even though it does not. By virtue of the Fund’s indirect inverse exposure to changes in the Index level, the Fund is subject to the risk that the Index level increases. If the Index level increases, the Fund will likely lose value and, as a result, the Fund may suffer significant losses. The Fund may also be subject to the following risks: innovation and technological advancement; strong market presence of Index constituent companies; adaptability to global market trends; and resilience and recovery potential.

    Index Level Participation Risk. The Fund employs an investment strategy that includes the sale of put option contracts, which limits the degree to which the Fund will benefit from decreases in the Index level experienced over the Put Period. This means that if the Index level experiences a decrease in value below the strike level of the sold put options during a Put Period, the Fund will likely not experience that increase to the same extent and any Fund gains may significantly differ from the level of the Index losses over the Put Period. Additionally, because the Fund is limited in the degree to which it will participate in decreases in value experienced by the Index level over each Put Period, but has significant negative exposure to any increases in value experienced by the Index level over the Put Period, the NAV of the Fund may decrease over any given period. The Fund’s NAV is dependent on the value of each options portfolio, which is based principally upon the inverse of the performance of the Index level. The Fund’s ability to benefit from the Index level decreases will depend on prevailing market conditions, especially market volatility, at the time the Fund enters into the sold put option contracts and will vary from Put Period to Put Period. The value of the options contracts is affected by changes in the value and dividend rates of component companies that comprise the Index, changes in interest rates, changes in the actual or perceived volatility of the Index and the remaining time to the options’ expiration, as well as trading conditions in the options market. As the Index level changes and time moves towards the expiration of each Put Period, the value of the options contracts, and therefore the Fund’s NAV, will change. However, it is not expected for the Fund’s NAV to directly inversely correlate on a day-to-day basis with the returns of the Index level. The amount of time remaining until the options contract’s expiration date affects the impact that the value of the options contracts has on the Fund’s NAV, which may not be in full effect until the expiration date of the Fund’s options contracts. Therefore, while changes in the Index level will result in changes to the Fund’s NAV, the Fund generally anticipates that the rate of change in the Fund’s NAV will be different than the inverse of the changes experienced by the Index level.

    YieldMax™ ETFs are distributed by Foreside Fund Services, LLC. Foreside is not affiliated with Tidal Financial Group, or YieldMax™ ETFs.

    © 2025 YieldMax™ ETFs

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  • MIL-OSI: Lantronix Ranks 8th on Orange County Business Journal’s List of Fastest-Growing Midsize Public Companies

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    IRVINE, Calif., April 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Lantronix Inc. (NASDAQ: LTRX), a global leader of compute and connectivity for IoT solutions enabling Edge AI Intelligence, today announced it has been named the 8th Fastest-Growing Midsize Public Company in Orange County, Calif., by the Orange County Business Journal. Rankings are based on each company’s two-year revenue growth from 2022 to 2024. Lantronix grew 22 percent during this period, reporting revenues of $160.3 million for the 12 months ended Dec. 30, 2024.

    “We are honored to be ranked 8th on the OCBJ’s annual ranking of the Fastest-Growing Midsize Public Companies,” said Saleel Awsare, chief executive officer and president at Lantronix. “This validation is a credit to the support of our dedicated team as well as our exceptional technology and channel partners that have enabled us to bring exceptional, breakthrough solutions to market, driving forward our presence in AI, Edge Computing, Industry 4.0, IIoT and Out-of-Band Management.”

    To fuel its strategic growth in 2025 and beyond, Lantronix’s has recently hired seasoned industry leaders to expand and scale its presence as a global leader in compute and connectivity. For details, visit the Lantronix press releases webpage.

    Lantronix is the winner of many corporate and industry awards, including the 2025 IoT Breakthrough Awards IoT CEO of the Year Award for its CEO, Saleel Awsare. Lantronix also ranked on the prestigious 2025 CRN® Internet of Things (IoT) 50 list and won industry awards including the 2024 IoT Evolution Asset Tracking Award, the 2024 IoT Evolution Business Impact Award and the 2024 IoT Evolution Product of the Year Award.

    About Lantronix

    Lantronix Inc. is a global leader of compute and connectivity IoT solutions that target high-growth markets, including Smart Cities, Enterprise and Transportation. Lantronix’s products and services empower companies to succeed in the growing IoT markets by delivering customizable solutions that enable AI Edge Intelligence. Lantronix’s advanced solutions include Intelligent Substations infrastructure, Infotainment systems and Video Surveillance, supplemented with advanced Out-of-Band Management (OOB) for Cloud and Edge Computing.

    For more information, visit the Lantronix website.

    “Safe Harbor” Statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995: This news release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of federal securities laws, including, without limitation, statements related to Lantronix products or leadership team. These forward-looking statements are based on our current expectations and are subject to substantial risks and uncertainties that could cause our actual results, future business, financial condition, or performance to differ materially from our historical results or those expressed or implied in any forward-looking statement contained in this news release. The potential risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, such factors as the effects of negative or worsening regional and worldwide economic conditions or market instability on our business, including effects on purchasing decisions by our customers; our ability to mitigate any disruption in our and our suppliers’ and vendors’ supply chains due to the COVID-19 pandemic or other outbreaks, wars and recent tensions in Europe, Asia and the Middle East, or other factors; future responses to and effects of public health crises; cybersecurity risks; changes in applicable U.S. and foreign government laws, regulations, and tariffs; our ability to successfully implement our acquisitions strategy or integrate acquired companies; difficulties and costs of protecting patents and other proprietary rights; the level of our indebtedness, our ability to service our indebtedness and the restrictions in our debt agreements; and any additional factors included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2024, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) on Sept. 9, 2024, including in the section entitled “Risk Factors” in Item 1A of Part I of that report, as well as in our other public filings with the SEC. Additional risk factors may be identified from time to time in our future filings. In addition, actual results may differ as a result of additional risks and uncertainties about which we are currently unaware or which we do not currently view as material to our business. For these reasons, investors are cautioned not to place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements we make speak only as of the date on which they are made. We expressly disclaim any intent or obligation to update any forward-looking statements after the date hereof to conform such statements to actual results or to changes in our opinions or expectations, except as required by applicable law or the rules of the Nasdaq Stock Market LLC. If we do update or correct any forward-looking statements, investors should not conclude that we will make additional updates or corrections.

    Lantronix Media Contact:        
    Gail Kathryn Miller
    Corporate Marketing &
    Communications Manager
    media@lantronix.com

    Lantronix Analyst and Investor Contact:        
    investors@lantronix.com

    ©2025 Lantronix, Inc. All rights reserved. Lantronix is a registered trademark. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners.

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  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: City Lions help design royal fashion exhibition | Westminster City Council

    Source: City of Westminster

    Paving the way for the next generation of creatives

    28 young people from Westminster’s City Lions have collaborated with Historic Royal Palaces to help design the Dress Codes exhibition at Kensington Palace – gaining relevant skills and experience for a career in the creative industries.

    Dress Codes explores how the dress codes of the royal family and royal court relate to the fashion rules and codes we all follow in our own lives, featuring iconic historical pieces worn by beloved royal figures including a young Queen Elizabeth II and Diana, Princess of Wales, as well as creative responses by the Young Producers inspired by the items in the exhibition, with a contemporary twist.

    Since 2019 the City Lions programme has helped over 5,600 13 to 16-year-olds (from underrepresented backgrounds) through workshops, mentoring, and work experience with creative professionals and organisations – working to break down barriers to the creative industry and provide young people with the experience and skills they need to succeed in their futures. Dress Codes is an example of one of many opportunities that young people can be connected to through the programme.

    During the year-long partnership, the City Lions worked alongside Historic Royal Palaces and other industry professionals to bring the exhibition to life – providing young people with the opportunity to learn real skills that will equip them for success within the creative industries in the future.

    The young people were given creative freedom and expert coaching to design fashion garments, produce original music compositions, short films, interactive quizzes and more, weaving their perspectives throughout to make fashion history relevant to a modern audience.  

    The partnership between City Lions and Historic Royal Palaces, an independent charity, has paved the way for a new generation of young creatives to contribute to the cultural and heritage industries, which can be tough to break into.

    Helene, a City Lions Young Producer said:

    I have been involved in quite a few programmes where young people are supposed to be in control of what’s going on, but this is the first one where I feel truly empowered”

    Sneha, a City Lions Young Producer said:

    What was great about this programme, was that while we studied the history of fashion and produced our work, not only were we able to retain our culture and identity, we were able to celebrate it in what we produced.”

    Caterina Berni, Senior Interpretation Manager at Historic Royal Palaces, said:

    It has been a privilege to work with the Young Producers from City Lions and other local youth organisations, who have helped to shape the Dress Codes exhibition during their year-long collaboration with us. The fashion, storytelling and musical creative responses they have designed offer a fresh perspective on the historic collection, helping to demonstrate its relevance to audiences today.

    Cabinet member for Culture, Cllr Ryan Jude said:

    It’s inspiring to see young people take the lead alongside industry experts to produce something that is historically iconic but still relevant to modern audiences.

    “This collaboration offers a way to break down barriers to employment in the creative industries – unlocking these doors is what the City Lions is all about.

    “By partnering with leading cultural organisations like Historic Royal Palaces, we’re creating new opportunities for young people to bring their perspectives, develop their talents and boost their employment prospects.”

    The exhibition will be open until November 2025. Tickets: Adult £24.70 / Concession £20 / Child £12.40 / Free for HRP members. £1 tickets are available for those in receipt of certain means-tested financial benefits. Head to the website. 

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  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Why we need a pause on new salmon farms

    Source: Scottish Greens

    Imagine if we allowed a factory to spill waste into Scotland’s rivers and lochs without taking action. Imagine if it was harming wildlife, damaging the environment, and even putting its own industry at risk. You would expect something to be done? 

    Well, that’s exactly what’s happening with salmon farming in Scotland right now. And yet, despite mounting evidence of harm, the Scottish Government is allowing the industry to keep expanding.  

    Scotland’s seas are a vital part of our landscape; supporting wildlife, local businesses, and our way of life. But our coastal waters are being damaged, potentially irreversibly, from the rapid expansion of the salmon farming industry. That’s why I’m calling for an immediate pause on new and expanding salmon farms. We need to take a step back and ensure that this industry is operating in a way that protects our environment, our wild fish, and the long-term sustainability of the sector itself. 

    Progress from the Salmon Farming Inquiry 

    One of my roles representing you is as a member of the Scottish Parliament’s Rural Affairs and Islands (RAI) Committee. We recently conducted an inquiry into salmon farming (Follow-up inquiry into salmon farming in Scotland). It confirmed what many communities and environmental groups have been saying for years: Scotland’s salmon farming industry is plagued by serious issues. Thanks to pressure from me, the report recognised the urgent need for action, with some important recommendations: 

    • Protecting Wild Salmon: The Committee backed an immediate ban on siting salmon farms near migratory routes for wild salmon, reducing the threat from sea lice and disease. 
    • Stronger Monitoring and Regulation: The Committee highlighted serious delays in environmental testing, with seabed samples from farms left unanalysed for years. 
    • Better Data for the Public: The Committee made recommendations on how the salmon farms report data, such as the number of fish deaths at farms, to make it easier for the public to see the state of the industry. 
    • Fish Welfare Standards: It was recognised that farmed fish currently have no specific statutory welfare protections, and the Committee urged the Scottish Government to introduce regulations.

    While these steps are welcome, I was one of two Committee members who felt these recommendations didn’t go far enough. Given the scale of environmental damage and poor official enforcement, I believe a temporary pause is necessary to fix these issues before more farms are allowed to expand. 

    What we achieved by having a Scottish Green Party MSP in the room 

    Scotland’s natural environment and its communities are at the heart of everything I do, both personally and as a member of the Scottish Green Party. Our landscapes, waters, and local economies are deeply interconnected, and I believe we have a responsibility to protect them for future generations.

    I spent a lot of time ensuring that the industry’s impacts on our environment, marine life, and coastal communities, were properly scrutinised. I pushed for the RAI Committee report to be written in an accessible way, with terms explained and clear graphics used so the report, as far as it could be, is easy to understand. I also ensured that the evidence we wrote in the report was a balanced view of what we heard people say to the committee. I made sure the recommendations were specific in what action to take and one we could measure. I called for stronger action on the welfare of the fish, who can feel pain, as well as the fish that are used to eat the sea lice off the salmon, penalties for escapes of farmed fish and work on analysing potential damage the farms are having on the seabed. 

    Why a Pause is Necessary 

    A pause isn’t about shutting down existing farm – it’s about ensuring the industry meets proper standards before growing further. Here’s why it’s essential: 

    1. Protecting Our Environment 

    Salmon farms release waste, chemicals, and uneaten food into the sea, damaging marine habitats. Many farms still operate under outdated environmental rules, with tighter regulations only applying to new sites. By pausing expansion, we can give existing farms time to meet higher standards and reduce their impact. 

    We also need to catch up on monitoring. Out of 210 farms, only 72 have submitted seabed survey results, and many haven’t been assessed. In some areas, it could take up to five years to collect the necessary data. Without knowing the impact on our environment, we can’t risk further expansion. 

    2. Saving Scotland’s Wild Salmon 

    Wild salmon are in crisis, and salmon farms are a major threat. Sea lice infestations from farms spread to wild fish, weakening and killing them. The Committee heard evidence calling for immediate protections, including banning farms near migration routes. Yet progress is painfully slow. 

    A pause would allow time to map out safe zones and ensure that new farms aren’t placed where they will harm wild salmon populations. 

    3. Applying the Precautionary Principle 

    Under environmental law, Scotland is supposed to follow the “precautionary principle” which means taking action to prevent harm when there’s uncertainty about risks. Yet despite clear evidence of pollution, disease, and declining wild fish populations, the industry is still being allowed to expand. 

    The Committee even agreed that existing policies don’t align with this principle. If we are serious about protecting Scotland’s natural environment, we must stop approving new farms until we have stronger safeguards in place. 

    4. Improving Fish Welfare 

    Salmon farming has shockingly high mortality rates. In 2018, a Parliamentary report said that farms with high death rates should not be allowed to expand. Yet since then, mortality rates have risen from 7% to 25%—meaning one in four farmed fish don’t survive to harvest. In any other farming sector, this would be a scandal. 

    A pause would allow time for legally enforceable fish welfare standards to be introduced. Better welfare isn’t just ethical; it leads to healthier fish, better-quality products, and a more resilient industry. 

    5. Ensuring Long-Term Industry Sustainability 

    Some argue that stopping expansion could hurt jobs, but the reality is that salmon farming directly employs relatively few people – just 1,480 in 2023, a decline from previous years. Meanwhile, the environmental damage caused by the industry threatens other coastal jobs in tourism, fishing, and recreation. 

    A poorly regulated industry risks collapsing under its own failures. If Scotland becomes known for unsustainable, high-mortality fish farming, we could face stricter export controls from other countries. A pause would give the industry time to make necessary reforms and ensure its long-term survival. 

    A Call for Action 

    Scotland’s seas and rivers are too important to be sacrificed for short-term profits. A temporary pause on new and expanding salmon farms would: 

    • Protect the environment and allow existing farms to meet higher standards. 
    • Give wild salmon a fighting chance by stopping farms in sensitive areas. 
    • Ensure fish welfare laws are in place before further expansion. 
    • Secure a more sustainable future for the industry and coastal jobs. 

    The Scottish Government and the industry both claim they are working towards improvements, but progress has been far too slow. Without decisive action, we risk losing our wild salmon, damaging our seas, and undermining Scotland’s global reputation for high-quality, sustainable food. 

    Now is the time to act. I urge the Scottish Government to implement a temporary pause and take the necessary steps to protect Scotland’s marine environment before it’s too late. 

    A temporary pause on expansion is the responsible choice. It gives us a chance to get this industry on the right track before more damage is done. 

    How you can help: 

    I’m standing up for Scotland’s seas and communities – will you join me? 

    Write to the Scottish Government to tell them you are calling for a pause on new salmon farms and the expansion of existing ones – Pause Salmon Farming 

    Join our campaign to save Loch Long from a new salmon farm here: Save Loch Long 

    Find out more by listening to my podcast on Salmon Farming here: Stream Aquaculture – EP2 – Environmental impacts of Salmon Farming – John Aitchison by Ariane Burgess MSP – Scottish Greens | Listen online for free on SoundCloud

    MIL OSI United Kingdom

  • MIL-OSI Economics: Samsung Galaxy Ring: Where Fashion Meets Technology for a Healthier You

    Source: Samsung

    Samsung recently launched the Galaxy Ring, a sleek and stylish wearable that seamlessly combines fashion-forward design with cutting-edge technology. Perfect for the fashion and health-conscious, tech-savvy individuals, the Galaxy Ring offers an unparalleled experience, providing precise health insights while boasting a durable and lightweight design.
     
    Whether you’re looking to track your health, improve your mindfulness, or simply add a touch of elegance to your style, the Galaxy Ring is the ultimate device for you.
     
    Crafted with premium titanium[1], the Galaxy Ring offers durability without compromising on comfort. Its slim, curved body fits effortlessly on any finger, making it the perfect accessory for any occasion. Available in three stunning finishes, silver, gold, and black, this versatile ring is designed to complement every style, from the minimalist to the trendsetter. The ring’s elegant look is enhanced by innovative LED lights that indicate the charging cycle, so users always know how much power is left with just a quick glance.
     
    Comfort and Customisation at Your Fingertips
    Samsung understands that a perfect fit is crucial, which is why the Galaxy Ring comes with a convenient Sizing Kit. This allows customers to try on sample rings for more than a day to ensure optimal comfort before confirming their order. With the Sizing Kit, you can easily find the ideal fit for your finger, ensuring that your Galaxy Ring feels as good as it looks.
     

     
    Advanced Health Insights, Powered by Samsung AI
    The Galaxy Ring doesn’t just look good – it’s a game-changer when it comes to tracking your health and wellness. Equipped with three precision sensors – an Optical Bio-signal sensor, a Skin Temperature sensor, and an Accelerometer – the Galaxy Ring provides detailed insights into your daily activities, sleep patterns, and overall health. Samsung’s advanced Galaxy AI analyses the data, offering personalised recommendations to help you optimise your fitness and well-being.
     
    Long Battery Life for Continuous Health Tracking
    With an impressive battery life of up to seven days on a single charge[2], the Galaxy Ring ensures that you can keep track of your health without the constant need to recharge. Spend less time charging and more time monitoring your activities, giving you the freedom to focus on what truly matters.
     
    Heart Rate and Mindfulness Tracking: A Holistic Approach to Wellness
    The Galaxy Ring’s Heart Rate Monitoring[3] feature provides precise measurements by filtering out the body’s movements, ensuring accurate readings for more informed decisions about your health. It also offers a Mindfulness Tracker, allowing users to monitor their moods, practice breathing exercises, and meditate using Samsung Health’s easy-to-follow guides – all with a single tap on your ring.
     

     
    The Galaxy Ring empowers users to not only take control of their physical health but also improve their mental well-being, promoting a balanced lifestyle that harmonises both mind and body.
     
    Durability Meets Innovation
    Built to withstand daily wear and tear, the Galaxy Ring’s titanium body ensures exceptional durability without sacrificing its sleek, fashionable design. It’s not just a tech device; it’s a statement piece that complements any lifestyle.
     
    The Galaxy Ring is available now in Samsung stores, online, the Samsung Shop App, as well as participating retailers and operators, at a recommended retail price of R7,999[4].
     
    [1] Titanium is only applied on Galaxy Ring device frame.
    [2] Based on the battery life of a size 13 product. Battery life will vary depending on ring size.
    [3] The heart rate software functions are not intended for use in the diagnosis of disease or other conditions, or in the cure, mitigation, treatment or prevention of disease.
    [4] Recommended Retail Price Only. Prices may vary per retailer.

    MIL OSI Economics

  • MIL-OSI Video: AI: economic game changer or job taker?

    Source: European Central Bank (video statements)

    Will AI take our jobs? Does AI boost economic productivity? Is it a choice of going green or going digital?

    Our host Paul Gordon talks to ECB colleagues António Dias da Silva, Guzmán González-Torres Fernández and Miles Parker to find out what AI means for the economy, especially for productivity, job prospects and energy supply.
    The views expressed are those of the speakers and not necessarily those of the European Central Bank.

    Published on 9 April 2025 and recorded on 3 April 2025.

    In this episode:
    00:55 Is AI replacing jobs?
    Can AI ever replace jobs in journalism or film-making? Will AI be our next podcast host?

    02:14 Is AI a job changer?
    How are new technologies changing our jobs?

    04:00 Age, education and gender
    Who uses AI and how do people feel about it? Does AI usage differ based on age, education and gender?

    06:57 Sectors with the highest AI usage
    Which sectors use AI the most? What’s behind the different attitudes towards AI in different areas of the economy?

    09:00 Corporate usage of AI
    What do companies need to effectively use AI?

    11:02 How does AI affect productivity?
    How can AI be put to good use? To what extent can Europe’s economy grow with current AI usage? Is the world ready for AI?

    13:29 The role of policymakers
    How can policymakers make it easier for companies to use AI?

    15:10 AI and energy consumption
    How much energy does AI need? How much energy does ChatGPT use for one search? Will energy demand go up or down?

    17:15 Go green or go digital?
    Do we need to choose or does AI allow both? How could AI help the green transition?

    19:10 Obstacles
    What are the roadblocks to the green and digital transitions? What investment is needed to make these transitions a success? What else needs to be done?

    21:50 Our guests’ hot tips
    António, Guzmán and Miles share their hot tips with our listeners.

    Further reading:
    The ECB Blog: AI adoption and employment prospects
    https://www.ecb.europa.eu/press/blog/date/2025/html/ecb.blog20250321~6af1337b6b.en.html

    The ECB Blog: AI versus green: clash of the transitions?
    https://www.ecb.europa.eu/press/blog/date/2025/html/ecb.blog20250325~ed12b0ff35.en.html

    The ECB Blog: AI can boost productivity – if firms use it
    https://www.ecb.europa.eu/press/blog/date/2025/html/ecb.blog20250328~60c0a587f7.en.html

    Hot tip from António: Tech-focused podcast Babbage by The Economist https://www.economist.com/audio/podcasts/babbage

    Hot tip from Guzmán: The ECB recent conference on “The transformative power of AI: economic implications and challenges”
    https://www.ecb.europa.eu/press/conferences/html/20250401_transformative_power_of_ai.en.html

    Hot tip from Miles: International Energy Agency website
    https://www.iea.org/

    ECB Instagram
    https://www.instagram.com/europeancentralbank/

    European Central Bank
    www.ecb.europa.eu

    ECB Banking Supervision
    https://www.bankingsupervision.europa.eu/home/html/index.en.html

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hN2xAURtlw8

    MIL OSI Video

  • MIL-OSI: DIAGNOS Provides Update on its Health Canada Medical Device Licence Application

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    BROSSARD, Quebec, April 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Diagnos Inc. (“DIAGNOS” or the “Corporation”) (TSX Venture: ADK, OTCQB: DGNOF, FWB: 4D4A), a pioneer in early detection of certain ophthalmic health issues using advanced technology based on Artificial Intelligence (AI), provides an update on the progress of its Medical device license application for CARA System, submitted to Health Canada in early September 2024.

    Following the submission of its application in early September, DIAGNOS has engaged in ongoing communication with Health Canada, providing timely responses to all regulatory requests. After more than 11 proactive inquiries regarding the application’s status, we are pleased to announce that Health Canada has confirmed that the application is now under “active processing”, having progressed from a previous backlog.

    “We remain steadfast to complying with all regulatory requirements and ensuring that Health Canada has all the necessary information to support the review of our CARA System application,” said André Larente, CEO of Diagnos Inc. “We appreciate the continued collaboration with Health Canada and are optimistic about the future progress of our application.”

    Diagnos Inc. is dedicated to advancing its mission of providing cutting-edge medical diagnostic solutions, and the CARA System is a key part of the company’s growth strategy.

    About DIAGNOS
    DIAGNOS is a publicly traded Canadian corporation dedicated to early detection of critical eye-related health problems. By leveraging Artificial Intelligence, DIAGNOS aims to provide more information to healthcare clinicians to enhance diagnostic accuracy, streamline workflows, and improve patient outcomes on a global scale.

    Additional information is available at www.diagnos.com  and www.sedarplus.com.

    This news release contains forward-looking information. There can be no assurance that forward-looking information will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in these statements. DIAGNOS disclaims any intention or obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking information, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. The forward-looking information contained in this news release is expressly qualified by this cautionary statement.

    Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

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  • MIL-OSI Australia: Cheer on our Olympians and Paralympians at the AIS

    Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services

    Canberrans gathered to watch the Matildas play at Canberra’s last watch party in Garema Place.

    The Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) Arena has been selected as a live site for the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

    There will be two watch parties in the recently upgraded arena. Sit back on a bean bag and watch the Games on the big screens.

    You can also head along to the AIS Visitor Centre to watch the Channel 9 broadcast of the Games. It will be screening from 26 July until 11 September.

    Here’s everything you need to know:

    When is it on?

    There will be two watch parties in August:

    • Sunday 4 August for the Olympics
    • Sunday 31 August for the Paralympics

    Both events will run from 10am to 2pm.

    How much are tickets?

    The events are free, but bookings are required.

    Book your ticket for the Olympics LIVE Watch Party.

    Book your ticket for the Paralympics LIVE Watch Party.

    What are the food options?

    There will be local food trucks at the arena selling food and drink.

    Is it family-friendly?

    Absolutely. Children are welcome to attend and there will be kids’ entertainment options at both parties.

    Are there other entertainment options?

    Entertainment options include:

    • children’s face painting
    • colouring in
    • sport demonstrations and challenges
    • free AIS tours every 30 minutes
    • free entry to Sportex, the interacting sporting exhibit
    • meet and greet past Olympians and Paralympians to see their medals
    • an Olympic podium and photo wall.

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  • MIL-OSI Economics: Buntanetap shows promise in early Parkinson’s with mild dementia, says GlobalData

    Source: GlobalData

    Buntanetap shows promise in early Parkinson’s with mild dementia, says GlobalData

    Posted in Pharma

    At the recently held AD/PD 2025 International Conference on Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s Diseases (PD), Annovis Bio reported buntanetap’s potential to improve both motor and cognitive functions in early-stage PD patients with mild dementia. This underscores the growing need for effective dementia treatments in PD, noting the drug’s promising sub-group outcomes as a critical step in addressing this significant unmet medical need, says GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company.

    Reportedly, buntanetap failed to reach the primary endpoint in the total intention-to-treat (ITT) population. But, showed potential at improving motor and non-motor functions in patients with early PD and mild dementia.

    Following sub-group analysis of early PD patients with mild dementia, as measured by a Mini Mental State Examination (MMSE) of 20-26, cognitive decline was prevented in patients who received 20mg of buntanetap for six months. In addition, buntanetap demonstrated improvements in MDS-UPDRS Parts I, II, III, and IV, Clinical Global Impression of Severity (CGIS), Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale fourth edition (WAIS-IV), and Participant Global Impression of Change (PGIC) clinical endpoints, meeting all primary and secondary endpoints in this sub-group. As such, improvements in both cognition and motor function signal a promising therapy for patients with early PD with mild dementia.

    Christie Wong, Managing Neurology Analyst at GlobalData, comments: “The key opinion leaders (KOLs) previously interviewed by GlobalData overwhelmingly cited dementia as the most difficult-to-treat non-motor symptom of PD. The development of more effective therapies for dementia is a major unmet need in PD, as the current therapies provide only modest benefit. KOLs stated that dementia is a common problem in PD patients that further affects medication compliance and remains difficult to treat.”

    However, drug development for this indication has historically been challenging. For example, IRLAB Therapeutics recently announced that while the Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) indicated an improvement in cognitive impairment for patients treated with 600mg of pirepemat, it did not reach statistical significance in a Phase IIb study (REACT-PD [NCT05258071]).

    Moving forward, Annovis Bio plans to explore biomarkers to differentiate patients with PD from patients without PD, as well as understanding the differences between PD patients with cognitive impairment and patients with Alzheimer’s disease. In addition, the company has requested a Type C meeting with the FDA, with the intention to conduct a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, multi-center Phase II/III study in patients with dementia with Lewy bodies and PD dementia.

    Wong concludes: “In the late-stage pipeline, there are currently three assets that investigate cognitive function in PD patients; buntanetap is set to compete with Anavex’s blarcamesine and IRLAB Therapeutics’ pirepemat. Pipeline agents that address cognitive complications, including PD dementia, will likely see a high initial uptake following approval due to the limited availability of approved treatments for this indication and high unmet need.”

    *7MM = The US, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, the UK, and Japan.

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  • MIL-OSI Banking: Top 25 global insurers market value up 17% YoY in Q1 2025, reveals GlobalData

    Source: GlobalData

    Top 25 global insurers market value up 17% YoY in Q1 2025, reveals GlobalData

    Posted in Business Fundamentals

    • PICC Property and Casualty and Assicurazioni Generali shares surge 40%
    • Elevance Health and Cigna Group lose over 15%
    • Berkshire Hathaway retains top spot

    The aggregate market capitalization (MCap) of the top 25 global insurers grew 17% to $3.5 trillion year-on-year (YoY) during the first quarter (Q1) ended on 31 March 2025. Most of the stocks recorded a sharp growth in Q1, benefiting from the higher premium pricing amid inflationary trends, improved investment income driven by elevated interest rates, and favorable underwriting performance due to fewer large-scale catastrophic events in the period, according to GlobalData, a leading data analytics and research company.

    Murthy Grandhi, Company Profiles Analyst at GlobalData, comments: “The global insurance industry showed signs of recovery in early 2024, with property and casualty insurers implementing premium increases to counter inflation and rising natural disaster claims, while life insurers continued adapting to shifting interest rate environments. The sector accelerated digital transformation efforts through AI and automation investments, expanded parametric insurance offerings for climate risks, and focused on customer experience improvements.”

    PICC Property and Casualty

    PICC P&C, the largest non-life insurance company in mainland China, shares registered a remarkable 40.5% growth in market value during the period, driven by strong FY2024 results on the back of strategic optimization of its motor vehicle insurance business structure with 38.8% market share in household motor vehicle insurance, coupled with accelerated growth in non-motor vehicle insurance segments and enhanced operational efficiency through technology-enabled expense management.

    Assicurazioni Generali

    Generali’s excellent 2024 results exceeded financial targets and completed the “Lifetime Partner 24” strategic plan through consistent organic growth and successful business integrations, positioning the company to pursue its new “Lifetime Partner 27” plan focusing on earnings growth, cash generation, and increased shareholder returns while leveraging AI capabilities to address evolving customer needs. Consequently, the company’s market valuation also rose by 39.5%, reaching $55.1 billion by the end of Q1 2025.

    Grandhi continues: “Berkshire Hathaway witnessed a 25.7% increase in market value attributed to its strong investment portfolio performance, particularly in energy and infrastructure assets, and resilient insurance underwriting results across GEICO and Berkshire Hathaway Reinsurance Group. Furthermore, strategic investment decisions by Warren Buffett, and investor confidence in the company’s substantial cash reserves perpetuated the stock’s upward trajectory, affirming Berkshire Hathaway’s status as a coveted asset.”

    Elevance Health and The Cigna Group saw sharp YoY declines of -18.6% and -17.0%, respectively. This downturn was largely influenced by declining enrolment in individual and group health plans, elevated medical loss ratios, and ongoing antitrust scrutiny affecting sentiment. Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) also fell 15.4% due to underwhelming policy growth, weak equity market returns in India and limited foreign institutional investment.

    Grandhi concludes: “Looking ahead to Q2 2025, the global insurance industry faces a nuanced outlook. The US Federal Reserve has signalled a potential pause in interest rate hikes, which could stabilize fixed-income yields and benefit life insurers’ investment portfolios. However, geopolitical developments—such as recent tariff escalations between the US and China—may pressure global trade insurance demand and raise claims risk, particularly in marine and credit insurance lines.

    “Moreover, inflationary pressures in Europe and selective tightening in Asian economies could compress margins, though they also prompt upward repricing, supporting premium growth. On the positive side, increased awareness of climate and cyber risks are expected to drive further growth in specialty insurance lines.”

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  • MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: Domain of economic activities comprising Manufacturing and New Industrialisation-related Industries and corresponding economic performance announced

    Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region

    Domain of economic activities comprising Manufacturing and New Industrialisation-related Industries and corresponding economic performance announced 
    The process of manufacturing and production involves a variety of other economic activities, such as product design, technological development, data services and software development, testing and certification, as well as professional and technical services etc, all of which qualify as important elements in the development of new industrialisation. To facilitate the growth of new businesses, new industries and new modes of production in Hong Kong brought about by the integrated development of innovation and technology (I&T) and emerging industries, and to more effectively drive the development of new industrialisation, having considered the characteristics of economic development in Hong Kong, the ITIB has, in collaboration with the C&SD, formulated a domain of economic activities that comprises Manufacturing and New Industrialisation-related Industries.  The C&SD has also defined the corresponding statistical coverage based on the existing framework of the Hong Kong Standard Industrial Classification Version 2.0, with a view to reflecting the economic performance of these new industries of importance more precisely through objective statistical figures. In 2023, the value added of Manufacturing and New Industrialisation-related Industries amounted to $76.8 billion, representing an increase of 7.6 per cent over the previous year, and accounted for around 2.6 per cent of Gross Domestic Product.
     
         The Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry, Professor Sun Dong, said, “Hong Kong is in the midst of a key transitional period of its economic model, and the development of I&T and a new real economy has become a broadly accepted consensus in Hong Kong society. Furthering the development of innovation technology and the integrated development of emerging industries are crucial objectives of the country and Hong Kong as of present and in the future, and are altering the economic and industrial composition of Hong Kong. Driving new industrialisation is of paramount importance to Hong Kong’s high-quality development. To assist us in formulating various policies with more precision and to effectively guide social resources towards supporting and encouraging the upgrading and transformation of the traditional manufacturing industry, as well as the development of new industrialisation in Hong Kong to realise the developmental targets outlined in the Hong Kong I&T Development Blueprint, we must specifically identify a range of economic activities to be covered, and from time to time conduct reviews along with the ever-changing technological and innovative landscape and the development of emerging industries. At the same time, we need to compile relevant statistics to objectively measure the progress of the development of innovation and new industrialisation.”
     
    To realise high-quality economic growth, the Government has, through a multitude of means, furthered the development of manufacturing and new industrialisation-related industries in Hong Kong, such as by launching the Research, Academic and Industry Sectors One-plus Scheme, the New Industrialisation Funding Scheme, and the New Industrialisation Acceleration Scheme. The Government is also preparing to launch the Pilot Manufacturing and Production Line Upgrade Support Scheme, the Innovation and Technology Accelerator Pilot Scheme, the Innovation and Technology Venture Fund Enhanced Scheme, and the Innovation and Technology Industry‑Oriented Fund.
     
    A spokesperson for the C&SD said, “To couple with the work of the Government in driving the development of I&T and new industrialisation-related industries, it is necessary for the society to monitor relevant developments over time through objective and accurate statistical figures. The C&SD has made use of the existing framework of industry classification and further defined the statistical coverage that corresponds to the Manufacturing and New Industrialisation-related Industries, and compiled statistics as appropriate to reflect the economic performance of the relevant industries. We will continue to keep abreast of the latest developments and suitably review the relevant statistical framework from time to time with the ITIB and other stakeholders.”
     
         Manufacturing and New Industrialisation-related Industries in Hong Kong encompass manufacturing and economic activities relating to I&T and emerging industries:
     
    Manufacturing: For instance, the manufacturing of food products, pharmaceuticals, medicinal chemicals and botanical products, computer, electronic and optical products, and new energy equipment, etc;
     
    Science, product design and technology development: For instance, industrial and product design, chip design, new drug development, AI model development and application, and technical consulting services, etc;
     
    Data services and software development: Information technology activities such as data and computing centre services, data storage and processing, related cloud services, and software development, etc;
     
    Verification, testing and certification: For instance, functional testing and verification, technical and prototype testing, and compliance certification, etc;
     
    Professional technical services: For instance, system design, integrated delivery and maintenance services, etc; and
     
    Environmental engineering and green business: For instance, sewage treatment, waste recovery, sorting, and disposal, etc.
    Issued at HKT 14:00

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  • MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi inaugurates the Navkar Mahamantra Divas

    Source: Government of India

    Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi inaugurates the Navkar Mahamantra Divas

    Navkar Mahamantra is not just a mantra, it is the core of our faith: PM

    Navkar Mahamantra embodies humility, peace and universal harmony: PM

    Navkar Mahamantra along with the worship of Panch Parmeshthi symbolises the right knowledge, perception and conduct, and the path leading to salvation: PM

    Jain literature has been the backbone of the intellectual glory of India: PM

    Climate change is today’s biggest crisis and its solution is a sustainable lifestyle, which the Jain community has practiced for centuries and aligns perfectly with India’s Mission LiFE: PM

    PM proposes 9 resolutions on Navkar Mahamantra Divas

    Posted On: 09 APR 2025 11:06AM by PIB Delhi

    Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi inaugurated and participated in Navkar Mahamantra Divas at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi today. Addressing the gathering, he highlighted the profound spiritual experience of the Navkar Mantra, emphasizing its ability to bring peace and stability to the mind. He remarked on the extraordinary feeling of tranquility, which transcends words and thoughts, resonating deeply within the mind and consciousness. Shri Modi underscored the significance of the Navkar Mantra, reciting its sacred verses and described the mantra as a unified flow of energy, embodying stability, equanimity, and a harmonious rhythm of consciousness and inner light. Reflecting on his personal experience, he shared how he continues to feel the spiritual power of the Navkar Mantra within himself. He recalled witnessing a similar collective chanting event in Bengaluru years ago, which left a lasting impression on him. The Prime Minister highlighted the unparalleled experience of millions of virtuous souls across the nation and abroad coming together in a unified consciousness. He remarked on the collective energy and synchronized words, describing it as truly extraordinary and unprecedented.

    Remarking on his roots in Gujarat, where the influence of Jainism is evident in every street, the Prime Minister highlighted how, from a young age, he had the privilege of being in the company of Jain Acharyas. “Navkar Mantra is not just a mantra but the core of faith and the essence of life”, he emphasised. He underlined its significance, which extends beyond spirituality, guiding individuals and society alike. He highlighted that every verse and even every syllable of the Navkar Mantra holds profound meaning. He added that when reciting the mantra, one bows to the Panch Parmeshthi and elaborated on the same. Shri Modi said Arihants, who have attained “Keval Gyan” and guide “Bhavya Jeevas,” embody 12 divine qualities while the Siddhas, who have eradicated eight karmas, attained Moksha, and possess eight pure qualities. He added that Acharyas follow Mahavrat and serve as pathfinders, embodying 36 virtues while Upadhyayas impart knowledge of the Moksha path, enriched with 25 qualities. He further added that Sadhus refine themselves through penance and progress toward Moksha, possessing 27 great qualities. He highlighted the spiritual depth and virtues associated with each of these revered beings.

    “One bows to the 108 divine qualities and remembers the welfare of humanity when reciting the Navkar Mantra”, said Shri Modi highlighting that the mantra reminds us that knowledge and action are the true directions of life, with the Guru as the guiding light, and the path emerging from within. He emphasized the teachings of the Navkar Mantra, which inspire self-belief and the initiation of one’s own journey. He stated that the true enemy lies within—negative thoughts, distrust, hostility, and selfishness—and conquering these is the real victory. He underlined that Jainism motivates individuals to conquer themselves rather than the external world. “Self-conquest leads one to become an Arihant”, he added, stating that the Navkar Mantra is not a demand but a path—a path that purifies individuals from within and guides them toward harmony and goodwill.

    “Navkar Mantra is truly a mantra of human meditation, practice, and self-purification”, exclaimed the Prime Minister highlighting its global perspective and its timeless nature, which, like other Indian oral and scriptural traditions, has been passed down through generations—first orally, then through inscriptions, and finally through Prakrit manuscripts—continuing to guide humanity even today. “The Navkar Mantra, along with venerating the Panch Parmeshthi, embodies right knowledge, right perception, and right conduct, serving as a path to liberation”, he emphasised. Underlining the importance of the nine elements of life, which lead to completeness, Shri Modi noted the special significance of the number nine in Indian culture. He elaborated on the prominence of the number nine in Jainism, mentioning the Navkar Mantra, nine elements, and nine virtues, as well as its presence in other traditions, such as the nine treasures, nine gates, nine planets, nine forms of Durga, and Navadha Bhakti. He highlighted that the repetition of chants—whether nine times or in multiples of nine like 27, 54, or 108—symbolizes the completeness represented by the number nine. The Prime Minister explained that the number nine is not just mathematics but a philosophy, as it represents completeness. He remarked that after achieving completeness, the mind and intellect stabilize and ascend, free from the desire for new things. Even after progress, one remains rooted in their essence and this is the essence of the Navkar Mantra, he stated.

    Underlining that the philosophy of the Navkar Mantra aligns with the vision of a developed India, the Prime Minister reiterated his statement from the Red Fort, emphasizing that a developed India signifies both progress and heritage—a nation that will neither stop nor falter, will reach new heights, yet remain rooted in its traditions. He highlighted that a developed India will take pride in its culture. He emphasized the preservation of the teachings of the Tirthankaras. Recalling the nationwide celebration of the 2550th Nirvana Mahotsav of Lord Mahavir, Shri Modi noted the return of ancient idols, including those of the Tirthankaras, from abroad.  He proudly shared that over 20 Tirthankara idols have been brought back to India in recent years. He highlighted the unparalleled role of Jainism in shaping India’s identity and reaffirmed the government’s commitment to preserving this legacy. Referring to the new Parliament building in New Delhi, describing it as the temple of democracy, he pointed out the visible influence of Jainism. He mentioned the depiction of Sammed Shikhar in the architectural gallery at the Shardul Gate entrance, the Tirthankara idol at the entrance of the Lok Sabha, which was returned from Australia, the magnificent painting of Lord Mahavir on the ceiling of the Constitution Gallery and the depiction of all 24 Tirthankaras together on the wall of the South Building. The Prime Minister remarked that these philosophies guide India’s democracy and provide the right path. He highlighted the profound definitions of Jainism, encapsulated in ancient Agama scriptures, such as “Vatthu Sahavo Dhammo,” “Charittam Khalu Dhammo,” and “Jivana Rakkhanam Dhammo.” He reaffirmed that the government is advancing with the mantra of “Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas,” inspired by these values.

    “Jain literature has been the backbone of India’s intellectual heritage, and preserving this knowledge is a duty”, said Shri Modi, highlighting the government’s decision to grant classical language status to Prakrit and Pali, enabling further research on Jain literature. He emphasized that preserving language ensures the survival of knowledge, and expanding language leads to the growth of wisdom. The Prime Minister noted the existence of centuries-old Jain manuscripts in India, describing each page as a mirror of history and an ocean of knowledge, quoting profound Jain teachings. He expressed concern over the gradual disappearance of many significant texts and mentioned the launch of the “Gyan Bharatam Mission”, announced in this year’s Budget. He shared plans to survey millions of manuscripts across the country and digitize ancient heritage, connecting antiquity with modernity. He described this initiative as an ‘Amrit Sankalp’. “New India will explore possibilities through AI while guiding the world with spirituality”, he stressed.

    Highlighting that Jainism is both scientific and sensitive, offering solutions to global challenges such as war, terrorism, and environmental issues through its core principles, the Prime Minister said the Jain tradition’s emblem, which states “Parasparopagraho Jivanam,” emphasises the interdependence of all living beings. He underscored Jainism’s commitment to non-violence, even at the most subtle levels, as a profound message of environmental conservation, mutual harmony, and peace. He acknowledged the five major principles of Jainism and emphasized the relevance of the philosophy of Anekantavada in today’s era. He stated that belief in Anekantavada prevents situations of war and conflict, fostering understanding of others’ emotions and perspectives. He emphasized the need for the world to embrace the philosophy of Anekantavada.

    Underscoring that the world’s trust in India is deepening, with India’s efforts and results becoming a source of inspiration, Shri Modi highlighted that global institutions are now looking towards India because of its progress, which opens pathways for others. He connected this to the Jain philosophy of “Parasparopagraho Jivanam,” emphasizing that life thrives on mutual cooperation. He noted that this perspective has raised global expectations from India, and the nation has intensified its efforts. Addressing the pressing issue of climate change, he identified sustainable lifestyles as the solution and highlighted India’s launch of Mission LiFE. He remarked that the Jain community has been living the principles of simplicity, restraint, and sustainability for centuries. Referring to the Jain principle of Aparigraha, he emphasized the need to spread these values widely. He urged everyone, regardless of their location, to become flag bearers of Mission LiFE.

    Prime Minister remarked that in today’s world of information, knowledge is abundant, but without wisdom, it lacks depth. He emphasized that Jainism teaches the balance of knowledge and wisdom to find the right path. He highlighted the importance of this balance for the youth, where technology must be complemented by human touch, and skills must be accompanied by the soul. He stated that the Navkar Mahamantra can serve as a source of wisdom and direction for the new generation. 

    Shri Modi urged everyone to take nine resolutions after the collective chanting of the Navkar Mantra. The first resolution being ‘Water Conservation’, he recalled the words of Buddhi Sagar Maharaj Ji, who predicted 100 years ago that water would be sold in shops. He emphasized the need to value and save every drop of water. The second resolution is to ‘plant a tree in Mother’s Name’. He highlighted the planting of over 100 crore trees in recent months and urged everyone to plant a tree in their mother’s name and nurture it like her blessings. He also recollected his efforts in Gujarat in this regard to plant 24 trees related to 24 Tirthankaras which could not be completed due to non-availability of few trees. Stressing the importance of cleanliness in every street, neighborhood, and city, urging everyone to contribute to this mission, Shri Modi mentioned ‘cleanliness mission’ as the third resolution. ‘Vocal for Local’ being the fourth resolution, he encouraged the promotion of locally made products, turning them global, and supporting items that carry the essence of Indian soil and the sweat of Indian workers. The fifth resolution is to ‘explore India’ and he urged people to explore India’s diverse states, cultures, and regions before traveling abroad, emphasizing the uniqueness and value of every corner of the country. ‘Adopting Natural Farming’ being the sixth resolution, the Prime Minister referred to the Jain principle of One living being should not harm another and called for freeing Mother Earth from chemicals, supporting farmers, and promoting natural farming. He proposed ‘Healthy Lifestyle’ as the seventh resolution and advocated for a return to Indian dietary traditions, including millets (Shri Anna), reducing oil consumption by 10%, and maintaining health through moderation and restraint. He proposed ‘Incorporating Yoga and Sports’ as the eighth resolution and emphasized making yoga and sports a part of daily life, whether at home, work, school, or parks, to ensure physical health and mental peace. Highlighting the importance of assisting the underprivileged, whether by holding a hand or filling a plate, as the true essence of service, he proposed ‘Helping the Poor’ as the ninth and final resolution. He emphasised that these resolutions align with the principles of Jainism and the vision of a sustainable and harmonious future. “These nine resolutions will infuse new energy into individuals and provide a fresh direction to the younger generation. Their implementation will foster peace, harmony, and compassion within society”, he added.

    Noting that the principles of Jainism, including Ratnatraya, Daslakshan, Solah Karan, and the festivals like Paryushan, pave the way for self-welfare, Shri Modi expressed confidence that the World Navkar Mantra Day will continuously enhance happiness, peace, and prosperity globally. He expressed satisfaction at the unity displayed by all four sects coming together for this event, describing it as a symbol of unity, emphasising the importance of spreading the message of unity across the nation. He stated that anyone who chants “Bharat Mata Ki Jai” should be embraced and connected, as this energy strengthens the foundation of a developed India.

    Prime Minister expressed gratitude for the blessings of Guru Bhagwants being received at various locations across the country. He extended his respects to the entire Jain community for organizing this global event. He offered his salutations to Acharya Bhagwants, Muni Maharajs, Shravak-Shravikas, and all those participating in the event from across India and abroad. He congratulated JITO for their efforts in organizing this historic event and acknowledged the presence of Home Minister of Gujarat, Shri Harsh Sanghavi, JITO Apex Chairman Shri Prithviraj Kothari, President Shri Vijay Bhandari, other JITO officials, and dignitaries from around the world, extending his best wishes for the success of this remarkable event. 

    Background

    Navkar Mahamantra Divas is a momentous celebration of spiritual harmony and ethical consciousness that seeks to unite people through the collective chanting of the Navkar Mahamantra—the most revered and universal chant in Jainism. Rooted in the principles of non-violence, humility, and spiritual elevation, the mantra pays homage to the virtues of enlightened beings and inspires inner transformation. The Divas encourages all individuals to reflect on the values of self-purification, tolerance, and collective well-being. 

    People from more than 108 countries joined the global chant for peace and togetherness. They participated to foster peace, spiritual awakening, and universal harmony through the sacred Jain chant.

     

     

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  • MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: Union Health Minister Shri JP Nadda Chairs 8th Central Institute Body Meeting of All India Institutes of Medical Sciences

    Source: Government of India

    Union Health Minister Shri JP Nadda Chairs 8th Central Institute Body Meeting of All India Institutes of Medical Sciences

    Launches Inter AIIMS Referral portal made by AIIMS Delhi

    Out of 22 AIIMS approved under the scheme, 18 AIIMS are operational and providing state of the art, affordable tertiary care health services to people in underserved and remote areas of the country

    Highest standards of quality in processes and outcomes should be ensured through appropriate accreditation/certification and IT should be effectively used for improved governance and patient convenience: Shri JP Nadda

    Posted On: 08 APR 2025 10:30PM by PIB Delhi

    The 8th Central Institute Body meeting of All India Institutes of Medical Sciences was held under the Chairpersonship of Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare Shri Jagat Prakash Nadda, here today.

    The meeting was attended by all the Presidents and Executive Directors of new AIIMS set up under the Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Suraksha Yojana besides the Institute Body members of AIIMS Delhi. Union Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare, Smt Anupriya Patel; Member (Health), NITI Aayog, Dr V.K Paul; Member of Parliament (Lok Sabha), Smt. Bansuri Swaraj; Union Health Secretary, Smt. Punya Salila Srivastava, Secretary, Department of Health Research, Dr. Rajiv Bahl and Secretary, AYUSH, Dr Vaidya Rajesh Kotecha were present in the meeting. Union Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare, Shri Pratap Rao Jadhav attended the meeting virtually.

    During the meeting, various agenda items relating to developing AIIMS as Institutes of Excellence in teaching learning, clinical care and research were discussed in detail. It was noted that out of 22 AIIMS approved under the scheme, 18 AIIMS are operational and these institutes are providing state of the art, affordable tertiary care health services to the people in underserved and remote areas of the country.

    Union Health Minister launched the Inter AIIMS Referral portal made by AIIMS Delhi. He emphasized that all the AIIMS should come together as a community and share good practices and learn from each other. He stated that “highest standards of quality in processes and outcomes should be ensured through appropriate accreditation/certification and Information Technology should be effectively used for improved governance and patient convenience”. He also emphasized that while maintaining uniformity in principles, flexibility in operation is essential to bring out the best from each institute.

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  • MIL-OSI USA: News Release – Measles Case Confirmed in Child on Oʻahu – DOH Notifies Public of Measles Exposure Locations

    Source: US State of Hawaii

    News Release – Measles Case Confirmed in Child on Oʻahu – DOH Notifies Public of Measles Exposure Locations

    Posted on Apr 8, 2025 in Latest Department News, Newsroom

     

     

     

    STATE OF HAWAIʻI

    KA MOKU ʻĀINA O HAWAIʻI

     

    DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

    KA ʻOIHANA OLAKINO

    JOSH GREEN, M.D.
    GOVERNOR

    KE KIA‘ĀINA

    KENNETH S. FINK, M.D., MGA, MPH
    DIRECTOR

    KA LUNA HO‘OKELE

    MEASLES CASE CONFIRMED IN CHILD ON OʻAHU — DOH NOTIFIES PUBLIC OF MEASLES EXPOSURE LOCATIONS    

         

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

    April 8, 2025                                                                                                    25-033

    HONOLULU — The Hawaiʻi Department of Health (DOH) State Laboratories Division last night confirmed a case of measles in an unvaccinated child under 5 years of age on Oʻahu. The DOH is investigating the case to identify those who might have been exposed and is working with them to prevent the spread of disease.

    The child had recently returned from international travel with its parents. The child developed a fever, runny nose and cough shortly after returning to Hawaiʻi, sought medical care after breaking out in a rash, and is now recovering at home. A household member with similar symptoms is also being evaluated for possible measles infection.

    Members of the public may have been exposed to measles if they visited the following locations during the specified times:

     

    • Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL)
      • C gates, customs and baggage claim area on March 30 between 10:50 a.m. and 2 p.m.
      • Terminal 2 departures, TSA checkpoints and gate area for Delta flight 309 to Atlanta, Georgia, on April 4 between 1 and 7 p.m.
    • Mānoa Valley District Park art class on April 1, between 9 to 10 a.m.
    • Queen’s Island Urgent Care Kapahulu on April 4, between 8 a.m. to noon

    Flight notifications have been issued for the airlines and airports through which the confirmed and suspected cases traveled. The DOH is also reaching out directly to individuals who had known contact with the confirmed or suspected case.

    If you were at one of the above locations on the day and time specified:

    • Not vaccinated? If you have never received a measles-containing vaccine (either the measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccine or a measles-only vaccine which is available in other countries), you may be at risk of developing measles. Anyone who was exposed and considered to be at risk of developing measles should contact their healthcare provider immediately. Vaccine or immune globulin can be given to prevent measles if received shortly after exposure.
    • Be vigilant. Watch for symptoms until three weeks after your last exposure. If you notice the symptoms of measles, immediately isolate yourself by staying home. Contact your healthcare provider right away. Call ahead before going to your healthcare provider’s office or the emergency room to notify them that you may have been exposed to measles and ask them to call the local health department. This call will help protect other patients and staff.
    • Immunocompromised? Anyone with an immunocompromising condition should consult with their healthcare provider if they have questions or develop symptoms.
    • Already vaccinated? If you have received two doses of a measles-containing vaccine, or were born before 1957, you are protected and do not need to take any action.
    • Another dose? If you have received only one dose of a measles-containing vaccine, you are very likely to be protected and your risk of being infected with measles from any of these exposures is very low. However, to achieve complete immunity, contact your healthcare provider about getting a second vaccine dose.

    A medical advisory will be issued to healthcare providers statewide.

    Highly contagious

    Measles is one of the most highly contagious viruses in the world. It spreads by direct contact with an infected person or through the air when an infected person coughs or sneezes. An infected person can spread measles to others from four days before developing the rash through four days afterward. The virus can remain in the air for up to two hours after an infected person has left the room.

    Symptoms of measles

    Measles symptoms typically include fever of greater than 101 F, runny nose, watery red eyes and a cough. These symptoms usually start seven to 14 days after being exposed. Three to five days after symptoms start, a rash begins to appear on the face and spread to the rest of the body.

    How to protect yourself

    The best protection against measles is the MMR (measles, mumps, rubella) vaccine. All children should receive two doses of the MMR vaccine. The first dose is given at age 12-15 months and the second dose at 4-6 years of age. If you are planning travel, consult your healthcare provider to determine whether an additional or earlier dose of MMR is recommended.

    All adults born during or after 1957 should also have documentation of at least one MMR vaccination, unless they have had a blood test showing they are immune to measles or have had the disease. Certain adults at higher risk of exposure to measles (e.g., post-secondary school students, international travelers and healthcare personnel) need a second dose of MMR vaccine, at least four weeks after the first dose.

    If you are exposed and not protected

    If you are not protected against measles and are exposed to someone with the disease, contact your healthcare provider immediately:

    • The MMR vaccine may prevent or lessen the severity of measles if given with 72 hours of exposure
    • Immune globulin (a blood product containing antibodies to the measles virus) may prevent or lessen the severity of measles if given within six days of exposure.

    If you are not protected against measles, believe you have been exposed and cannot reach your healthcare provider promptly, please call the DOH Disease Reporting Line at 808-586-4586, or call the Disease Investigation Branch at 808-586-8362.

    There is no specific treatment for measles. Care of patients with measles consists mainly of ensuring adequate intake of fluids, bed rest and fever control. Patients with complications may need treatment specific to their problem.

    Contact your healthcare provider to get the MMR vaccine, or locate a vaccine provider at https://www.vaccines.gov/en/

    For more information about measles, visit:

    DOH measles information website

    CDC measles website

    MMR vaccine factsheet

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    Media Contact:

    Stephen J. Downes

    Director of Communications

    Hawaiʻi State Department of Health

    Landline: 808-586-4417

    Email: [email protected]

     

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