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  • MIL-OSI Banking: Membership Updates for July 2025

    Source: International Association of Drilling Contractors – IADC

    Headline: Membership Updates for July 2025

    IADC welcomes 8 new Members:

    • ASIATIC ENERGY – Mahesana, Gujarat, India

    • BASRA VOCATIONAL TRAINING CENTER – Al Hussien District, Basra, Iraq 

    • BETATEC HOP PRODUCTS – Malvern, Worcestershire, UK 

    • BRUNO SILVA CARNEIRO MAPURUNGA – Mojave, California, US

    • DUKE MARINE TECHNICAL SERVICES USA INC – Katy, Texas, US

    • FARSUND DRILLING SOLUTION AS – Farsund, Agder, Norway 

    • INTERNATIONAL UPSTREAM ENERGY CONSULTANTS LLC FC – Pecos, Texas, US

    • STEPWISE AS – Stavanger, Norway

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  • MIL-OSI: Stablecoin Mining Breakthrough: PFMCrypto and USDC Partner to Offer AI-Driven Mining with Dollar-Pegged Payouts

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    New York, NY, July 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — In a market where volatility can wipe out gains overnight, a new partnership is reshaping the future of crypto mining. USDC—the world’s leading dollar-backed stablecoin—has joined forces with PFMCrypto, a pioneer in AI-driven cloud mining, to introduce a groundbreaking solution. This new offering allows users to mine and earn in USDC while continuing to support top digital assets like BTC, XRP, DOGE, ETH, and SOL.
    This strategic collaboration delivers what investors have been waiting for: secure passive income, zero technical requirements, and true protection from market volatility.
    Click here to explore PFMCrypto’s USDC-powered cloud mining platform.

    Cloud Mining Just Got More Stable — Now Pay and Earn in USDC
    Cloud mining has traditionally faced two major challenges: technical complexity and market volatility. PFMCrypto’s 100% remote platform has already eliminated the complexity. Now, with USDC-settled mining contracts, it also removes the risk of unstable crypto prices.
    This new offering allows users to receive daily income in USDC—a fully regulated, dollar-pegged stablecoin—regardless of how Bitcoin, Ethereum, or altcoins perform. With contract durations starting at just 1 day, anyone can begin generating stable income without buying hardware or enduring the stress of price swings.

    Key Features of PFMCrypto’s USDC Cloud Mining Contracts:
    –  USDC-Based Payouts: Buy contracts and withdraw rewards in USDC, ensuring stable and predictable returns.
    –  Zero Hardware Required: Mine directly from your browser or phone—no equipment or tech skills needed.
    –  Daily Earnings: Fixed, consistent daily income throughout the contract duration.
    –  Flexible Terms: Contract durations tailored for both short-term and long-term goals.

    Flexible Mining Options for Every Budget:
    PFMCrypto’s tiered contract system now supports USDC across all levels, creating accessible entry points for both beginners and seasoned miners:
    $10 Trial Contract – 1 Day – $0.66 daily (free with registration)
    $100 Starter Plan – 2 Days – $3.00 daily + $2 bonus
    $500 Growth Tier – 5 Days – $6.15 daily
    $5,000 Pro Package – 30 Days – $78.50 daily
    $20,000 VIP Option – 45 Days – $380.00 daily
    These options provide crypto exposure without the emotional rollercoaster—perfect for investors prioritizing consistent returns over speculative gains.
    Click here to explore more USDC mining contracts.

    What Makes USDC-Powered Mining with PFMCrypto Different?
    –  Stability Over Speculation:
    Unlike conventional crypto payouts, which fluctuate wildly, all earnings are paid in stable USDC—allowing for predictable reinvestment and better financial planning.
    –  Instant Access, Fully Remote:
    Mining contracts can be activated in seconds. No downloads, no installations—just log in via browser or app and start mining from anywhere in the world.
    –  AI Optimization at Scale:
    PFMCrypto’s proprietary algorithms optimize mining output across supported assets, even during market slowdowns.
    –  Capital Protection:
    Each contract returns the full principal at maturity—offering confidence and financial security for users of all levels.

    How to Get Started with PFMCrypto’s USDC Mining Contracts?
    1.  Sign Up Instantly – Receive a $10 bonus just for registering and enjoy daily USDC rewards.
    2.  Choose a Contract – Try a 5-day plan or explore higher-tier contracts for greater returns.
    3.  Start Mining – Let PFMCrypto’s AI do the work while you receive stable, daily USDC income.

    The Future of Stress-Free Crypto Mining
    Since 2018, PFMCrypto has enabled global users to earn through intelligent cloud mining. The USDC integration marks a new era—combining crypto’s potential with traditional finance stability. Now mining BTC, ETH or other assets generates dollar-equivalent rewards that withstand market dips.
    “As USDC partners, we’re delivering mining without the anxiety,” explains a PFMCrypto representative. “This isn’t about chasing hype—it’s about sustainable earnings through smart technology.”
    Market cycles will come and go, but your USDC earnings remain steady. Begin your volatility-proof mining journey today: https://pfmcrypto.net 

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  • MIL-OSI: UPDATE – Introducing Aptean Fresh Produce ERP: The Next Generation of Produce Pro Software

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    Unifying Decades of Fresh Produce Expertise with Cutting-Edge Technology in a Powerful, Cloud-Based ERP Solution

    ALPHARETTA, Ga., July 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Aptean, a global leader in mission-critical enterprise software solutions, announces the launch of Aptean Fresh Produce ERP, the evolution of its industry-leading Produce Pro Software. Designed to tackle the unique challenges of the fresh produce industry, this powerful solution combines decades of deep industry expertise with Aptean’s global innovation and cutting-edge technologies, ushering in a new era of productivity, intelligence and adaptability for companies.

    For over 30 years, Produce Pro Software has been a trusted ERP platform for fresh produce distributors, wholesalers, foodservice providers, growers, packers, shippers, processors, and terminal markets across North America. Renowned for setting the gold standard in operational efficiency, traceability and compliance, Produce Pro transformed how the fresh industry leverages technology to compete and grow. That legacy continues, strengthened by Aptean’s powerful technology ecosystem, delivering next-generation solutions that drive innovation, efficiency and growth for fresh produce businesses.

    Built on the robust Microsoft Business Central platform, Aptean Fresh Produce ERP delivers a secure, scalable, cloud-native solution designed for modern produce operations. AI-powered capabilities transform complex data into real-time, actionable insights, empowering teams to make better decisions faster. With seamless Microsoft integration and a sleek, user-friendly interface, daily operations have become more efficient, intelligent, and more connected than ever.

    “Aptean Fresh Produce ERP isn’t just an upgrade—it’s the future of fresh produce technology,” said Marc Hatfield, Regional Account Director for Fresh Produce at Aptean. “We have taken everything customers love about Produce Pro and supercharged it with Aptean’s advanced technology and cloud-native architecture. Designed for a fast-moving, high-stakes market, this next- ERP empowers produce operations stay ahead.”

    Aptean Fresh Produce ERP offers:

    • Proven Legacy: Over 30 years of produce-specific innovation, now elevated.
    • Cloud-Powered Performance: Secure, scalable and continuously optimized with Microsoft Cloud.
    • AI-Driven Insights: Transforming complex data into real-time intelligence for sharper decision making.
    • User-Friendly Design: A sleek, modern interface built for seamless team adoption and enhanced productivity.
    • Seamless Integration: Native compatibility with Microsoft 365 and Aptean’s complementary suite, including TMS, EDI, Ecommerce and BI.
    • Future-Ready Adaptability: Designed to evolve with your business and keep pace with demands.

    “Aptean Fresh Produce ERP is a smarter way forward—intuitive, intelligent and built to grow with your business,” said Hatfield. “It unites the proven functionality of Produce Pro Software with the power of the cloud, offering greater scalability, accessibility and ongoing innovation. Backed by Aptean’s deep software expertise and a suite of integrated technologies like TMS, EDI, Ecommerce, BI and more—fresh produce businesses evolve and thrive with solutions made specifically for them.”

    To learn more, visit: aptean.com

    About Aptean
    Aptean is a global provider of industry-specific software that helps manufacturers and distributors effectively run and grow their businesses. Aptean’s solutions and services help businesses of all sizes to be Ready for What’s Next, Now®. Aptean is headquartered in Alpharetta, Georgia and has offices in North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific. To learn more about Aptean and the markets we serve, visit www.aptean.com.

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  • MIL-OSI: The SBB Research Group Foundation Names June 2025 Grant Finalists: CREO DuPage, DoodleBug Workshop, Math Circles of Chicago

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    CHICAGO, July 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The SBB Research Group Foundation recognizes three Chicago-area charities as the June 2025 finalists of its monthly grant program supporting impactful nonprofits (in alphabetical order):  

    • CREO DuPage (Glen Ellyn, IL) empowers families through college-centered services that help students enter and graduate, prepared for fulfilling careers. Rooted in the belief that education unlocks opportunity, the organization fosters a culture of aspiration, support, and long-term success.
    • DoodleBug Workshop (Wheaton, IL) supports individuals with special needs by providing vocational skills, fostering independence, and building self-esteem. With support from dedicated volunteers, the organization creates an inclusive space where participants grow, thrive, and gain a sense of purpose through hands-on learning and community connections.
    • Math Circles of Chicago (Chicago, IL) sparks curiosity and confidence in students through engaging, challenging math experiences. By offering free, high-quality programs led by dedicated educators, the organization creates inclusive spaces where all students can explore math, build problem-solving skills, and develop a lasting love of learning.

    The Foundation encourages any 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization to apply for a grant at sbbrg.org/apply-for-grant. Donations are awarded to different organizations monthly.   
      
    About the SBB Research Group Foundation  
      
    The SBB Research Group Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that furthers the philanthropic mission of SBB Research Group LLC (SBBRG), a Chicago-based investment management firm led by Sam Barnett, Ph.D., and Matt Aven. The Foundation provides grants to support ambitious organizations solving unmet needs with thoughtful, long-term strategies. In addition, the Foundation sponsors the SBBRG STEM Scholarship, which supports students pursuing science, technology, engineering, and mathematics degrees.  
      
    Contact: Erin Noonan  
    Organization: SBB Research Group Foundation  
    Email: grants@sbbrg.org   
    Address: 450 Skokie Blvd, Building 600, Northbrook, IL 60062 United States  
    Phone: 1-847-656-1111  
    Website: https://www.sbbrg.org    

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  • MIL-OSI: Alation Named a Leader in 2025 Data Governance Solutions Report by Independent Global Research Firm

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    REDWOOD CITY, Calif., July 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Alation Inc., the data intelligence company, today announced it has been named a leader in The Forrester Wave™: Data Governance Solutions, Q3 2025 report. The research identifies, analyzes, and scores the 13 top vendors offering products with data governance capabilities. According to the report, “Alation is ideal for enterprises embracing federated governance and seeking an agentic, AI-augmented platform to embed intelligence into everyday workflows.”

    “In a world where every business process is being redesigned with agentic AI, data governance isn’t an option. At Alation, we reimagined governance by leveraging agents to both automate the work and to align governance to outcomes,” said Satyen Sangani, CEO and co-founder of Alation. “For us, this recognition as a Leader—and receiving the highest score in the strategy category—validates our vision. While others speculate about the future of AI, we’re delivering it: empowering over 600 organizations, including 40% of the Fortune 100, to automate governance, accelerate insight, and build responsibly with AI at the core. With the Alation Platform, data teams become builders, embedding governance into business workflows to make AI not just possible, but safe, precise, and reliable.”

    Alation enables businesses to efficiently operationalize data products at scale, changing data management from a fragmented and ad hoc process into a systematic and repeatable model. It offers a centralized, governed platform where business users, applications, and AI systems can easily discover and utilize reliable, high-value data products to speed up business insights. The report echoes the importance of data products for organizations, “Looking forward, as organizations shift from managing data to monetizing it, the most advanced solutions are enabling governed, reusable data products to flow through dynamic marketplaces — fueling AI models, accelerating insights, and unlocking new value streams across the business.”

    Alation’s Agentic Platform leverages agents to automate time-consuming and manual data management processes, including applying data governance policies. As noted in the report, “Alation’s differentiated strategy centers on shifting governance from passive documentation to intelligent, agentic workflows. Its bold vision is to organically embed governance into daily workflows and align metadata with business outcomes.”

    The report also notes that the company’s “key differentiator is its data marketplace and product builder modules, designed to operationalize governance and accelerate data-to-value workflows.” The company’s Data Products Marketplace ensures all organizations can easily operationalize their data assets to deliver business impact effectively. It also serves as a centralized exchange where business users and data teams can quickly find, understand, and access trusted data products.

    “Customers highlight Alation’s intuitive UX, flexible integration, and superior collaboration features as standout strengths that help drive broad adoption across business and technical teams,” the Forrester report said in its research.

    All vendors were evaluated across 28 criteria. Alation received the highest score in the strategy category with the highest scores possible in the vision, roadmap, adoption, and community criteria. In the current offering category, Alation received the highest scores possible in the data discovery, data catalog, data collaboration, lineage analysis and management, data valuation, data governance management, data sharing, and commercialization criteria.

    Learn More:

    • Access the full report.
    • Register for our webinar, The Future of Data Governance, with guest speaker Raluca Alexandru, Lead Analyst at Forrester Research, and GT Volpe, Senior Director of Product Management at Alation, on August 6, 2025, at 8 a.m. PT / 11 a.m. ET, which will include a discussion about the report findings.
    • Read the blog, Alation Named a Leader in The Forrester Wave™: Data Governance Solutions, Q3 2025.

    Forrester does not endorse any company, product, brand, or service included in its research publications and does not advise any person to select the products or services of any company or brand based on the ratings included in such publications. Information is based on the best available resources. Opinions reflect judgment at the time and are subject to change. For more information, read about Forrester’s objectivity here.

    About Alation
    Alation is the data intelligence company. More than 600 global enterprises — including 40% of the Fortune 100 — rely on Alation to realize value from their data and AI initiatives. Customers such as Cisco, DocuSign, Nasdaq, Pfizer, and Samsung trust Alation’s platform for self-service analytics, cloud transformation, data governance, and AI-ready data, fostering data-driven innovation at scale. Headquartered in Redwood City, California, Alation has been recognized five times by Inc. Magazine as one of the Best Workplaces. To learn more, visit www.alation.com.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: The 11th Nishan Forum on World Civilizations Opens in East China

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

    Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian – People’s Republic of China in Russian –

    An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article.

    Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News

    JINAN, July 9 (Xinhua) — The 11th Nishan Forum on World Civilizations opened in Qufu, east China’s Shandong Province on Wednesday.

    The two-day event, titled “Beauty in Diversity: Strengthening Mutual Understanding Among Civilizations for Global Modernization,” is taking place in the birthplace of Chinese philosopher Confucius and has attracted more than 560 guests from over 70 countries and regions.

    The forum agenda includes the following issues: the origin and prospects of civilizations, Confucian culture and its significance for the modern world, mutual assistance in the course of global modernization, the importance of family and social development through the prism of civilization, artificial intelligence and the future of human civilizations, traditional culture of the ancient Chinese kingdoms of Qi and Lu and world civilizations.

    Dedicated to dialogue among world civilizations, the Nişan Forum serves as a platform for enhancing international cultural exchanges and cooperation. -0-

    Please note: This information is raw content obtained directly from the source of the information. It is an accurate report of what the source claims and does not necessarily reflect the position of MIL-OSI or its clients.

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  • MIL-OSI: Excelitas Publishes 2024 Sustainability Report

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    PITTSBURGH, July 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Excelitas®, a leading provider of advanced, life-enriching technologies that make a difference, serving global market leaders in the life sciences, advanced industrial, next-generation semiconductor and avionics sectors, today published its 2024 Sustainability Report.

    The report details Excelitas’ sustainability achievements, initiatives and performance from 2024 and identifies the company’s greatest impact areas.

    Last year, Excelitas began a significant transformation, integrating the company’s various businesses and acquisitions under the umbrella of One Excelitas and updating its Purpose, Mission, Vision and Values. Excelitas created a new sustainability strategy focused on better serving customers, complying with applicable regulations and supporting its Purpose, Mission, Vision and Values.

    “We have clarity about who we want to be as a responsible business and a plan for how we will get there,” said Ron Keating, President and CEO of Excelitas.

    Excelitas’ sustainability strategy defines the company’s six priority themes for growing the positive impacts of its handprint and reducing the negative impacts of its footprint in the areas most relevant to its business:

    Growing Our Handprint

    • Enrich life through innovative products that improve human safety and quality of life.
    • Build a high-performing team with diverse skills, talent and perspectives to enable innovation.

    Reducing Our Footprint

    • Maintain safe, efficient and clean operations that eliminate employee harm and minimize the company’s impact on natural resources.
    • Take meaningful action on climate change and reduce the company’s Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions.
    • Cultivate a responsible supply chain by prioritizing suppliers that demonstrate responsible business practices.
    • Act with integrity in Excelitas’ daily decisions, engagement with stakeholders and protection of stakeholder data.

    “This new strategy gives me great confidence in our ability—together with our customers, suppliers and other stakeholders—to build a more sustainable future,” Keating said.

    About Excelitas
    Excelitas is a leading provider of advanced, life-enriching technologies that make a difference, serving global market leaders in the life sciences, advanced industrial, next-generation semiconductor and avionics end markets. Headquartered in Pittsburgh, PA, USA, Excelitas is an essential partner in the design, development and manufacture of advanced technologies, offering leading-edge innovation in sensing, detection, imaging, optics and specialty illumination for customers worldwide. Excelitas is at the forefront of addressing many of the relevant megatrends impacting the world today, including precision medicine, industrial automation, artificial intelligence and connected devices (IoT).

    Connect with Excelitas on LinkedIn, Facebook, X and Instagram, or visit our website at www.excelitas.com for more information.

    Excelitas® is a registered trademark of the Excelitas group of companies. All other products and services are either trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.

    Contacts:
    Dan Brailer
    Vice President Investor Relations and Communications
    dan.brailer@excelitas.com
    +1 (412) 977- 2605

    Scott Orr 
    Senior Director of Global Marketing
    scott.orr@excelitas.com   
    +1 (781) 996-5925 

    Cheryl Reynhout or Jill Anderson
    On Behalf of Excelitas
    SVM Public Relations
    excelitas@svmmarcom.com
    +1 (401) 490-9700

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  • MIL-OSI: MEXC Launchpad Debuts PUMP Token with Exclusive 40% Discount for New Users

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    VICTORIA, Seychelles, July 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Leading global cryptocurrency exchange MEXC is scheduled to officially launch a new round of Launchpad subscriptions on July 12, 2025, at 14:00 UTC, in collaboration with pump.fun, the world’s leading crypto launchpad. This event marks the debut of pump.fun’s utility token, PUMP, with a total of 1.3125 billion PUMP tokens available. To promote fair and easy access to early-stage Solana projects, MEXC is offering a limited-time 40% discount exclusively for new users.

    Dual-Pool Subscription Model with Incentive Programs

    MEXC Launchpad, known for its innovation, transparency, security, and efficiency, continues to spotlight high-potential projects for its global user base. The PUMP token launch introduces a dual-pool subscription model to accommodate users with varying needs:

    Exclusive Pool for New Users:

    • Subscription Price: 0.0024 USDT (40% off market rate)
    • Individual Limit: 5–75 USDT
    • Total Allocation: 312.5 million PUMP tokens

    Open Pool for All Users:

    • Subscription Price: 0.004 USDT
    • Individual Limit: 5–100,000 USDT
    • Total Allocation: 1 billion PUMP tokens

    To further incentivize participation, MEXC has launched a referral rewards program featuring a 10,000 USDT Futures bonus pool. Users can earn 20 USDT in Futures bonuses for each successful referral, with a cap of 20 referrals and a maximum bonus of 400 USDT per user.

    pump.fun Ecosystem Surges as Memecoin Trend Gains Global Momentum

    As the leading memecoin launch platform within the Solana ecosystem, pump.fun has demonstrated remarkable growth and user engagement since its inception. As of July 4, 2025, the platform has generated over $778 million in cumulative revenue, launched 11,801,786 tokens, and recorded a peak of 424,548 daily active wallet addresses, highlighting its robust ecosystem activity and strong user retention. With an accessible, no-barrier token creation and launch model, pump.fun is at the forefront of the global meme token movement. The launch of its governance token, PUMP, has further captured the attention of the broader crypto community.

    Strategic Partnership Unlocks Solana Ecosystem Opportunities

    Through a deep strategic collaboration, MEXC and pump.fun are bringing global investors a unique opportunity to participate in the Solana ecosystem’s ongoing innovation. As one of the exclusive launch platforms for the PUMP token, MEXC ensures fair and transparent access to high-potential projects through a rigorous selection process and deep market insight, enabling users to engage early in emerging trends.

    Event Details and Timeline

    • Full subscription model
    • Timeline:
      • Pre-Hype Period: July 9, 2025, 14:00 UTC – July 12, 2025, 14:00 UTC
      • Subscription Period: July 12, 2025, 14:00 UTC – July 15, 2025, 14:00 UTC (or until fully subscribed)
    • Token Distribution: PUMP tokens and any remaining funds will be distributed directly to participants’ Spot accounts within 48 hours of the subscription period’s conclusion.

    Cryptocurrency investments involve a high degree of risk and price volatility. Investors may experience significant losses, including the potential loss of principal. Participants are advised to carefully review the project details, assess associated risks, and make informed investment decisions. For full PUMP event details and participation guidelines, please visit MEXC.

    About MEXC

    Founded in 2018, MEXC is committed to being “Your Easiest Way to Crypto.” Serving over 40 million users across 170+ countries, MEXC is known for its broad selection of trending tokens, everyday airdrop opportunities, and low trading fees. Our user-friendly platform is designed to support both new traders and experienced investors, offering secure and efficient access to digital assets. MEXC prioritizes simplicity and innovation, making crypto trading more accessible and rewarding.

    MEXC Official Website | X  | Telegram | How to Sign Up on MEXC

    A photo accompanying this announcement is available at https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/68d8f983-df96-4254-bccb-33d31803c5d0

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  • MIL-OSI: PureWager Group, LLC Announces Strategic Partnership with BoscaSports to Revolutionize Gaming in U.S. and International Markets

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    SHERIDAN, Wyo., July 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — PureWager Group, LLC, a leader in gaming technology and recent recipient of an exclusive online gaming license with the Odawa Indian Tribe, today announced a strategic partnership with BoscaSports, a global innovator in digital betting displays and platform solutions. This collaboration will deploy state-of-the-art sportsbook, iGaming, and retail kiosk technologies across U.S. tribal markets and international jurisdictions (future announcements coming soon).

    Backed by 22X Ventures, PureWager’s investment partner, the alliance merges BoscaSports’ proven retail and racing expertise with PureWager’s gaming technology platform to create a seamless, omnichannel experience for operators and bettors worldwide.

    A Partnership Built for Growth  

    The partnership will focus on three key areas:

    1. U.S. Markets: Integration of BoscaSports’ retail solutions with PureWager’s digital platform, enhancing in-venue and online experiences for tribal and commercial operators.

    2. International Expansion: Joint deployment of sportsbook and iGaming solutions in selected international markets through local partners.

    3. Global Innovation: Co-development of AI-driven betting tools, automated multilingual content, and hybrid retail-digital ecosystems for emerging markets.

    “This partnership is a game-changer for the tribal gaming industry and beyond,” said Elliott Banks, Co-Founder of PureWager. “BoscaSports’ retail technology and our digital platform create a turnkey solution that empowers operators to engage customers everywhere—from casinos to mobile devices.”

    Why It Matters

    – Partnerships-Meet-Scale: Combines PureWager’s exclusive licenses and market access agreements with BoscaSports’ 7,000+ global deployments.

    – End-to-End Solutions: Delivers integrated retail solutions, mobile betting, and live-odds displays under one platform.

    – Economic Impact: Drives job creation and revenue-sharing opportunities for tribal and non-tribal communities, and international partners.

    Looking Ahead  

    The partnership’s first phase will launch in late 2025, with PureWager-powered BoscaSports kiosks debuting in Odawa tribal venues and select non-US retail locations.

    About BoscaSports  

    BoscaSports is a Dublin-based provider of dynamic betting displays and platform solutions, serving 7,000+ deployments around the globe, including Goodwood Racing (Trinidad & Tobago) and UK Tote. Learn more: www.boscasports.com.

    About PureWager Group

    PureWager Group is a global gaming technology company reimagining the sports betting experience through real-time interaction, personalized engagement, and responsible innovation. Co-founded by Wayne Stevenson and Elliott Banks, the company is preparing for a national rollout of its proprietary platform in regulated and sovereign markets across the United States.

    About 22X Ventures

    22X Ventures is a private equity firm investing in transformative companies that align with its mission to create sustainable value across industries and communities. The firm focuses on growth-stage companies with high disruption potential and clear market advantages. Learn more www.22xventures.com.

    Media Contact:

    Minh Le
    Public Relations Manager
    22X Ventures & PureWager Group
    Email: info@22capitalpartners.com
    Phone: 703-629-1131

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  • MIL-OSI: Bitget Partners With UNTOLD Festival, Where Web3 Takes The Main Stage

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    Bitget headlines the global stage as UNTOLD’s exclusive Web3 partner

    CLUJ-NAPOCA, Romania, July 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Bitget, the world’s leading cryptocurrency exchange and Web3 company, has collaborated with UNTOLD – one of the top three music festivals in the world to sync pop culture with Web3. With this, Bitget is now the official sponsor of UNTOLD X this August, with the partnership continuing at UNTOLD Dubai later this year. Over 400,000 music lovers will be attending the music festival, taking Bitget’s message to the mainstage and inviting the world to—Feel the ₿eat.

    This partnership marks Bitget’s boldest move yet into the world of music and youth culture. Following headline-grabbing deals with LALIGA and MotoGP, the UNTOLD collaboration proves that Bitget isn’t just showing up; it’s stealing the spotlight. The goal? Bring Web3 to the front row, backstage, and every bass drop in between.

    “We’ve partnered with athletes, champions, and now rockstars,” said Gracy Chen, CEO of Bitget. “UNTOLD speaks the language of the next generation. And so do we. Whether you’re vibing in the crowd or trading on the go, Bitget is there to make every moment count. We’re here to connect, to move with the rhythm of pop culture, and to show that Web3 is the gateway to broadening horizons.”

    Ranked #3 globally in DJ Mag’s Top 100 Festivals, UNTOLD has become a cultural landmark. It hosts live acts like Imagine Dragons, Lenny Kravitz, Bebe Rexha, Major Lazer, Charlie XCX, and Jason Derulo. Electronic giants like Martin Garrix, David Guetta, Armin van Buuren, Solomun, and Amelie Lens will also entertain the audience.

    “We’re excited to welcome Bitget as a global partner of UNTOLD. This collaboration goes beyond sponsorship; it’s about building bridges between the world of music, culture, and the future of finance,” said Bogdan Rădulescu, Co-Founder & Chief Business Officer of UNTOLD Universe. “Together, we’ll create experiences that redefine how communities connect and celebrate across continents.”

    The 10th anniversary edition promises to be legendary, with Post Malone, Armin van Buuren, Tiësto, and Martin Garrix leading the lineup. Bitget will be there every step (and step count) of the way, from immersive events to exclusive VIP experiences.

    With front-row seats at UNTOLD, Bitget is turning up the volume on what it means to be a VIP. Think backstage access, ultra-exclusive lounges, and unforgettable moments, all reserved for those who live louder and demand the best.

    The partnership kicks off at UNTOLD’s 10th anniversary in Cluj-Napoca. It will carry through to UNTOLD Dubai, where Bitget will once again bring the energy of emerging Web3 to one of the world’s most dynamic cultural stages.

    As UNTOLD celebrates a decade of unforgettable music moments, Bitget steps into the spotlight to amplify what’s next. This partnership is about resonance. From Cluj to Dubai, Bitget is reimagining how a new generation connects with finance, culture, and each other.

    About Bitget

    Established in 2018, Bitget is the world’s leading cryptocurrency exchange and Web3 company. Serving over 120 million users in 150+ countries and regions, the Bitget exchange is committed to helping users trade smarter with its pioneering copy trading feature and other trading solutions. It also offers real-time access to Bitcoin price, Ethereum price, and other cryptocurrency prices.

    Formerly known as BitKeep, Bitget Wallet is a leading non-custodial crypto wallet supporting 130+ blockchains and millions of tokens. It offers multi-chain trading, staking, payments, and direct access to 20,000+ DApps, with advanced swaps and market insights built into a single platform.

    Bitget is at the forefront of driving crypto adoption through strategic partnerships, such as its role as the Official Crypto Partner of the World’s Top Football League, LALIGA, in EASTERN, SEA and LATAM markets, as well as a global partner of Turkish National athletes Buse Tosun Çavuşoğlu (Wrestling world champion), Samet Gümüş (Boxing gold medalist), and İlkin Aydın (Volleyball national team), to inspire the global community to embrace the future of cryptocurrency.

    For more information, visit: Website | Twitter | Telegram | LinkedIn | Discord | Bitget Wallet

    For media inquiries, please contact: media@bitget.com

    About UNTOLD

    UNTOLD Festival is one of the world’s largest music festivals, celebrating a decade this summer. Born in the heart of Transylvania, Romania, UNTOLD now ranks 3rd in the Top 100 Festivals by DJ Mag. In 2015, UNTOLD Festival won the award for the Best Major Festival in Europe, a premiere for a festival to receive this recognition after the first edition.

    In 2025, UNTOLD celebrates 10 years with Post Malone, Metro Boomin, Anyma, Armin van Buuren, Martin Garrix with UNTOLD Special Set, FISHER, Tiësto Extended Set, Don Diablo Extended Set, Dom Dolla, Adriatique, and more. Over 430,000 fans worldwide are expected in Cluj-Napoca, from August 7 – 10, for the 10th anniversary of UNTOLD.

    About UNTOLD Universe

    UNTOLD Universe is one of the leading entertainment and live events groups in the world. Its portfolio includes UNTOLD Festival (ranked #3 in the Top 100 Festivals by DJ Mag), Neversea (#21), UNTOLD Dubai (#40), and Massif, a winter music experience in the Romanian mountains. Beyond festivals, UNTOLD Universe also creates cultural events, including Christmas markets, international partnerships, brand activations, communication, and movies.

    Risk Warning: Digital asset prices are subject to fluctuation and may experience significant volatility. Investors are advised to only allocate funds they can afford to lose. The value of any investment may be impacted, and there is a possibility that financial objectives may not be met, nor the principal investment recovered. Independent financial advice should always be sought, and personal financial experience and standing carefully considered. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future results. Bitget accepts no liability for any potential losses incurred. Nothing contained herein should be construed as financial advice. For further information, please refer to our Terms of Use.

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  • MIL-OSI Banking: IMCA Member Survey 2025 – the results are in!

    Source: International Marine Contractors Association – IMCA

    Headline: IMCA Member Survey 2025 – the results are in!

    IMCA is committed to continuously improving the value we provide to our Members.

    This is why we launched our IMCA Member Survey in March to hear your views about IMCA, and the value you get from IMCA membership.

    This feedback is essential to help us shape our future initiatives, to refine the benefits of IMCA membership, and ensure IMCA continues to deliver the value that you need.

    So, thank-you to everyone who filled in the survey. Your input has given us a wealth of data and insights covering every aspect of our work.

    While we continue to analyse the results, we want to share a few of the headline findings, and to let you know about some new initiatives we are introducing in response to your feedback.

    •  Some Members told us that they found it hard to make the most of their IMCA Membership, either because they weren’t sure how, or because they didn’t have the time. Members also told us that they struggled to attend IMCA’s in-person events. We have launched a new series of online IMCA Member briefings to help Members understand and access the benefits of IMCA Membership, and we will explore other ways of making our events more accessible in 2026.
    • Just one-third of IMCA Members are aware of IMCA’s advocacy work on behalf of the marine contracting sector – with the International Maritime Organization, with the European Union, and with national governments and regulators. We will step up our communication of this work, and will launch a new Advocacy Hub on the IMCA website to share news and resources from our campaigns.
    • Members gave us excellent feedback on new services that IMCA could introduce to serve its Members, and key industry issues that IMCA should focus on over the next two to three years. These areas included training and continuing professional development, attracting the next generation of talent to join our industry, guidance on meeting new environmental regulations, and supporting Members as they implement AI and new technology in their operations. We will feed these insights into the development of IMCA’s new strategy, which will be launched at the end of this year.

    We will publish a more detailed report on the results of the Member Survey, and the actions we are taking in response, as part of our Annual Impact Report, which will be published this Autumn. 

    IMCA Member survey headline results

    Who did we hear from?

    We received survey responses from 525 people working for 272 Member businesses and organisations. The responses from different regions, different types of Member (contractor, supplier, etc), and from different divisions (marine, diving, etc) was in proportion with IMCA’s global membership, making this a strong, representative sample.

    • This is good, but we want to do even better in 2026. We aim to engage with every one of our 800+ Member companies next year – through our annual IMCA Member Survey, through more frequent and targeted ‘pulse’ surveys, by making our events more accessible, and by expanding our network of regional experts and Member engagement directors.

    More than 85% of respondents said they were ‘satisfied’ or ‘very satisfied’ with their company’s IMCA Membership.

    We asked Members to say, on a scale of one to 10, how likely they would be to recommend IMCA membership to a colleague. The results gave us an average score of 8.5 out of 10, and a ‘net promoter score’ of 46.1

    • These are very strong results, and demonstrate the value of IMCA Membership across our different divisions and areas of work. However, we are not complacent, and using the insights contained in this Member survey we aim to improve on these numbers in 2026.

    Diving Equipment Manufacturer, Middle East & India

    IMCA is influential because it plays a central role in shaping industry standards, promoting safety, and guiding best practices across the global marine contracting and diving community. Its guidelines are widely respected and adopted, giving contractors and operators a common framework to work within. IMCA’s influence extends beyond documentation – it creates a platform for collaboration, drives regulatory conversations, and brings stakeholders together to elevate operational quality and safety. For many of us in the industry, IMCA is a benchmark for compliance, credibility, and continuous improvement.

    Which Member benefits do IMCA Members value the most?

    Benefit of IMCA Membership

    Average score (/10)

    Access to IMCA’s technical guidance, information notes, and codes of practice

    9.0

    Safety flashes and statistics

    9.0

    Briefings on legal, policy, and regulatory topics

    8.3

    The opportunity to attend IMCA events and technical seminars

    8.0

    IMCA’s advocacy with energy companies, governments, regulators, and the International Maritime Organization

    8.0

    The opportunity to support IMCA’s work, including through IMCA Committees and Working Groups

    8.0

    Networking and business development

    7.8

    Dynamic Positioning practitioner assessment and diving supervisor CPD (continuous professional development)

    7.5

    Running the eCMID vessel auditing system

    7.0

    The publication and sale of logbooks for key offshore personnel

    6.8

    The certification of diving-related supervisory roles

    6.5

    We asked Members to rate the importance of IMCA Member benefits by giving each benefit a score of between one and 10. We were pleased to see that Members valued our core services – our industry-leading technical library, our focus on driving improvements in safety at work, our program of technical seminars and regional events, and our advocacy work on legal, policy, and regulatory issues – most highly. None of this work would be possible without the support, time, and expertise of our Members, whether through volunteering on IMCA Committees or Working Groups, or submitting data and incidents to us to support the safety of the offshore sector as a whole.

    “IMCA has a proven pedigree in representing all areas of the offshore Energy contractor base to establish harmonised working practices and the sharing of information.” – Contractor, Europe

    Where can we do better?

    While 71% of Members said they felt involved with IMCA, 19% did not. Barriers to greater engagement were lack of time, the location of IMCA events, and because Members did not know how to get involved.

    To help address these challenges, we have launched a new series of online IMCA Member briefings to help Members understand and access the benefits of IMCA Membership, and we will explore other ways of making our events more accessible in 2026.

    “A vital association which helps to maintain specific safe working standards with a considerable variety of documentation support” – Diving Company, South America

    While one-third of Members were aware of IMCA’s advocacy work on behalf of the marine contracting sector – with the International Maritime Organization, with the European Union, and with national governments and regulators – 41% were either mostly or completely unaware.

    • We will step up our communication of this work, and will launch a new Advocacy Hub on the IMCA website to share news and resources from our campaigns.

    “IMCA sets Industry best practices for its members and the marine industry as a whole, which is also seen as best practice by global regulators.” – ROV supplier, Europe 

    For further information on the IMCA Member Survey please contact IMCA’s Membership Services Group at membership@imca-int.com.

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  • MIL-OSI: Lotlinx Wins “LLM Innovation Award” in 2025 Artificial Intelligence Breakthrough Awards Program

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    DETROIT, July 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Lotlinx, the auto industry’s leading VIN-specific data company for dealership inventory management, today announced that its advanced generative AI inventory and pricing management solution has been selected as winner of the “LLM Innovation Award” in the 8th annual AI Breakthrough Awards program conducted by AI Breakthrough, a leading market intelligence organization that recognizes the top companies, technologies and products in the global Artificial Intelligence (AI) market today.

    As the auto retail industry faces increasing challenges in inventory management, pricing optimization, and market adaptability—particularly in light of automotive tariffs that directly impact vehicle costs and dealership profitability—dealers are seeking new ways to navigate complex pricing environments. Tariffs and economic pressures are driving up the price of imported vehicles and parts, squeezing profit margins, shifting consumer demand, and requiring real-time recalibration of inventory strategies.

    While many dealerships strive to enhance profitability through data-driven decision-making, traditional inventory and pricing management solutions often rely on static reports and historical data, leaving dealers reactive rather than proactive. These outdated tools fail to capture and analyze the dynamic factors affecting vehicle pricing, such as tariffs, economic conditions, competitor activity, and regional demand fluctuations. As a result, dealers risk overpricing or underpricing vehicles, leading to lost revenue opportunities, inventory stagnation, and eroded margins.

    Lotlinx’s advanced Vertical AI solution addresses these challenges by leveraging Large Language Models (LLMs) and Agentic AI to analyze millions of data points per vehicle in real time, delivering region-specific, data-backed recommendations tailored to the dealer’s unique market conditions.

    At its core is the Agentic AI-powered virtual assistant, designed as a Virtual Internet Sales Manager that understands complex inventory and pricing scenarios and provides intelligent, automated guidance. After analyzing vehicle performance within the local market, the assistant suggests proactive actions, including strategic pricing adjustments, competitive positioning, follow-up reminders, and demand-based inventory alerts. The intelligent system continuously monitors sales velocity, market conditions, and pricing trends down to the zip code level.

    By seamlessly integrating into dealership workflows, the solution ensures that data-backed insights are immediately actionable, eliminating guesswork and enabling dealers to proactively optimize inventory and pricing strategies. In addition, the solution also delivers real-time interpretation and automated recommendations for active, strategic decision-making.

    “We’re thrilled to accept this award from AI Breakthrough. The strength of our AI technology is that it gives control back to dealers through an automated, proactive approach that helps them maintain profitability in an era where external economic forces add layers of complexity to pricing and inventory strategies,” said Len Short, Executive Chairman of Lotlinx. “By equipping dealers with a powerful, AI-driven inventory and pricing management system, we are modernizing the auto retail industry with predictive decision-making capabilities that drive efficiency, profitability, and strategic agility in an increasingly volatile market.”

    The AI Breakthrough Awards shine a spotlight on the boldest innovators and most impactful technologies leading the charge in AI across a comprehensive set of categories, including Generative AI, Computer Vision, AIOps, Agentic AI, Robotics, Natural Language Processing, industry-specific AI applications and many more. This year’s program attracted more than 5,000 nominations from over 20 different countries throughout the world, underscoring the explosive growth and global importance of AI as a defining technology of the 21st century.

    “Lotlinx’s solution provides forward-looking, AI-driven insights that help dealers adapt to the always changing economic and regulatory landscape. Traditional inventory and pricing solutions don’t capture and analyze dynamic factors like tariffs, economic conditions, competitor activity, and fluctuating regional demand, leaving dealers to struggle with pricing vehicles competitively, inventory strategy, and adjusting to rapid market changes,” said Steve Johansson, managing director, AI Breakthrough. “This technology ensures that dealerships are no longer constrained by outdated, reactive management strategies but instead gain access to an intelligent, automated partner that enhances decision-making, boosts profitability, and streamlines operations. We’re pleased to recognize Lotlinx with the ‘LLM Innovation Award!’”

    About Lotlinx
    Founded in 2012 and based out of Peterborough, New Hampshire, Lotlinx is the automotive industry leader in VIN-specific data solutions for inventory risk management. The Lotlinx platform provides automobile dealers and manufacturers with enhanced operational control over their retail business. Leveraging state-of-the-art real-time data and machine learning technology, Lotlinx provides a precision retailing solution that enables dealers to automatically adapt to market dynamics, mitigating inventory risk through VIN-specific strategies. To learn more about Lotlinx, please visit www.lotlinx.com. 

    About AI Breakthrough
    Part of Tech Breakthrough, a leading market intelligence and recognition platform for global technology innovation and leadership, the AI Breakthrough Awards program is devoted to honoring excellence in Artificial Intelligence technologies, services, companies, and products. The AI Breakthrough Awards provide public recognition for the achievements of AI companies and products in categories including Generative AI, Machine Learning, AI Platforms, Robotics, Business Intelligence, AI Hardware, Computer Vision and more. For more information visit AIBreakthroughAwards.com.

    Tech Breakthrough LLC does not endorse any vendor, product or service depicted in our recognition programs, and does not advise technology users to select only those vendors with award designations. Tech Breakthrough LLC recognition consists of the opinions of the Tech Breakthrough LLC organization and should not be construed as statements of fact. Tech Breakthrough LLC disclaims all warranties, expressed or implied, with respect to this recognition program, including any warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose.

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  • MIL-OSI: BexBack Launches 100x Leverage, 100% Deposit Bonus, No slippage, No Spread- No KYC Required

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    SINGAPORE, July 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — BexBack, a leading cryptocurrency derivatives platform, is offering an unbeatable opportunity for traders with 100x leverage, a 100% deposit bonus, and a $50 welcome bonus, with no KYC required. This platform is designed to help traders take advantage of the ongoing volatility in the cryptocurrency market and maximize their potential returns.

    Why Choose BexBack?

    • 100x Leverage: Amplify your potential profits by trading with leverage. For example, a 1 BTC deposit could allow you to trade 100 BTC.
    • 100% Deposit Bonus: Double your funds with a 100% deposit bonus. Use this bonus to increase your trading position and potential profits.
    • No KYC: Start trading immediately with no complex identity verification processes.
    • $50 Welcome Bonus: Available after depositing more than 100 USDT or 0.001 BTC and completing a transaction.
    • Fast and Easy Trading: No slippage, no spread, and fast execution make BexBack a top choice for experienced and new traders alike.

    Why BexBack Stands Out

    • Global Presence: With offices in Singapore, Hong Kong, Japan, the United States, the United Kingdom, and Argentina, BexBack is trusted by over 500,000 traders globally.
    • Secure and Efficient: BexBack is licensed as a U.S. MSB (Money Services Business) and offers 24/7 multilingual support.
    • Comprehensive Trading Options: Trade more than 50 digital assets, including BTC, ETH, ADA, SOL, and XRP, all with up to 100x leverage.

    Take Action Now—Don’t Miss Out!

    If you missed the previous bull run, don’t let this opportunity slip by. Sign up on BexBack now to unlock the full potential of 100x leverage, the 100% deposit bonus, and the $50 welcome bonus. Start trading today and capitalize on the market’s volatility.

    Sign Up Now on BexBack — Break the 100x Leverage and KYC Barriers!

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  • MIL-OSI: PBK Miner Launches AI-Powered 2-Day XRP Mining Contract, Launches Rewards of Over $2 Million

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    Washington, D.C., July 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — PBKMiner, the world’s leading crypto asset management platform, is proud to launch its innovative “2-Day Contract”, providing a flexible and low-risk onboarding experience for new users to explore the platform’s features. To celebrate the launch of the new product, PBKMiner is also launching a grand promotion with a total of over $2 million in giveaways, including a $10 bonus for every new registered user.
    The new 2-day XRP mining contract is designed to appeal to a wide range of users and provide them with a lucrative income opportunity.
    Learn more about PBKMiner here.

    What is PBKMiner’s XRP mining contract?
    PBKMiner’s XRP mining contract is an innovative product that allows users to obtain XRP rewards through the cloud mining model. Unlike the traditional proof-of-work (PoW) mining method, XRP adopts a consensus protocol. PBKMiner meets this challenge by introducing a simulated cloud mining model. Through this unique mining contract, PBK Miner allows users to easily participate in the XRP mining process and obtain stable income.
    Why launch now?
    PBKMiner is launching XRP mining contracts at this time in response to the market’s growing demand for simplified and sustainable digital asset mining methods. With the rapid development of cryptocurrencies, more and more users want to participate in mining activities with lower technical barriers and costs. PBKMiner’s new contracts meet this demand, allowing users to easily obtain passive income, especially for investors who lack technical background or funds.
    As a leading remote digital asset mining platform, PBKMiner provides users with the opportunity to rent computing power from its efficient and environmentally friendly mining facilities. The platform supports a variety of cryptocurrencies including XRP, DOGE, BTC, LTC and SOL, aiming to provide users with flexible and convenient mining solutions, making it easy for anyone to participate in and benefit from the cryptocurrency ecosystem.
    With the launch of “2-Day Contracts”, PBKMiner has transformed from a high-performance VIP platform to a global solution that welcomes retail traders and everyday investors.
    The platform now covers more than 183 countries, serves more than 8.5 million users, and provides a variety of cryptocurrency trading options including XRP, DOGE, BTC, LTC and SOL.

    PBKMiner now offers more than 10 different contract options, allowing users to freely choose the most suitable option according to their personal needs. Whether they are novice or experienced investors, they can find the mining and trading method that suits them. Through this expansion, PBKMiner is committed to providing convenient and efficient digital asset management solutions for a wider user group.
    For example:
    10 USD Cloud Mining Contract – 1 Day Term – Earn 0.60 USD per day
    100 USD Cloud Mining Contract – 2 Day Term – Earn 3.50 USD per day
    500 USD Cloud Mining Contract – 5 Day Term – Earn 6.50 USD per day
    5,000 USD Cloud Mining Contract – 30 Day Term – Earn 77.50 USD per day
    30,000 USD Cloud Mining Contract – 50 Day Term – Earn 525.00 USD per day
    These innovative options allow long-term cryptocurrency holders to stay invested and earn consistent returns during periods of sideways or corrections.

    Click here to explore more mining contracts

    “2-day contract” launch details:
    This new product is now available on PBKMiner’s web and mobile platforms. Priced at just $100, with daily earnings of $3.5, it provides an easy and affordable way for users to easily integrate into the PBKMiner ecosystem.
    Community Rewards Campaign of $2 Million or More
    To celebrate the launch, PBKMiner is launching a board-approved bounty program totaling over $2 million. The program offers true frictionless access – all new users receive an instant $10 bounty, which will be credited to their account instantly.
    Click here to become a new user of PBKMiner and receive a $10 welcome bonus.
    Limited time event highlights
    – 24-hour intensive mining window: a short-term mode designed for quick profits, allowing users to mine XRP, DOGE, BTC, LTC and SOL within an optimized time frame and receive mining income every day
    – $2 million mining rewards: structured reward tiers of $10/$50/$4500/$8000, etc., incentivizing participation from new and returning users.
    Click here to view the limited-time mining event.
    This is crucial for cryptocurrency investors
    PBKMiner combines AI innovation, fintech and real-world practicality, a rare combination that resonates strongly with modern cryptocurrency investors. Users can easily get started, whether new or experienced, and enjoy daily returns without the need for technical knowledge or active trading.
    Why PBKMiner is ideal for XRP mining – for both beginners and professionals:
    – No equipment required: instant access to institutional-grade mining infrastructure
    – Zero maintenance fees: PBKMiner covers electricity, cooling and maintenance
    – $10 Welcome Bonus: All new users will receive a registration bonus and a login bonus
    – Daily Payout + Capital Protection: Earn income every day and return principal at maturity
    By focusing on measurable performance rather than blind hype, PBKMiner firmly holds its position in the evolving crypto space as a serious and value-driven solution. The platform is committed to providing transparent and reliable mining and investment opportunities, ensuring that users can make informed decisions based on clearly visible performance.

    About PBKMiner
    Operated by PBK FINANCIAL SERVICES LTD (Company Number: 12272456), which is regulated by the UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), PBKMiner represents a new type of digital asset platform – data-driven, results-oriented, and globally trusted. Since its founding in 2019, the UK-based company has become one of the most promising cryptocurrency investment platforms for investors seeking consistent, real returns.
    For full details and participation options please visit: https://pbkminer.com
    Disclaimer: The information provided in this press release does not constitute an investment solicitation, nor does it constitute investment advice, financial advice, or a trading recommendation. Cryptocurrency mining and staking involve risks and may result in the loss of funds. It is strongly recommended that you perform due diligence before investing or trading in cryptocurrencies and securities, including consulting a professional financial advisor.

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  • MIL-OSI: Fortinet Report: OT Cybersecurity Risk Elevates within Executive Leadership Ranks

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    SUNNYVALE, Calif., July 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Fortinet® (NASDAQ: FTNT), the global cybersecurity leader driving the convergence of networking and security, today announced the findings from its global 2025 State of Operational Technology and Cybersecurity Report. The results represent the current state of operational technology (OT) cybersecurity and highlight opportunities for continued improvement for organizations to secure an ever-expanding IT/OT threat landscape. In addition to trends and insights impacting OT organizations, the report offers best practices to help IT and OT security teams better secure their cyber-physical systems. 

    “The seventh installment of the Fortinet State of Operational Technology and Cybersecurity Report shows that organizations are taking OT security more seriously. We see this trend reflected in a notable increase in the assignment of responsibility for OT risk to the C-suite, alongside an uptick in organizations self-reporting increased rates of OT security maturity,” said Nirav Shah, Senior Vice President, Products and Solutions, at Fortinet. “Alongside these trends, we’re seeing a decrease in the impact of intrusions in organizations that prioritize OT security. Everyone from the C-suite on down needs to commit to protecting sensitive OT systems and allocating the necessary resources to secure their critical operations.”

    Key findings from the global survey include:

    • Responsibility for OT security continues to elevate within executive ranks: There has been a significant increase in the global trend of corporations planning to integrate cybersecurity under the CISO or other executives. As accountability continues to shift into executive leadership, OT security is elevated to a high-profile issue at the board level. The top internal leaders who influence OT cybersecurity decisions are now most likely to be the CISO or CSO by an increasingly wide margin. Now more than half (52%) of organizations report that the CISO/CSO is responsible for OT, up from 16% in 2022. For all C-suite roles, this has spiked to 95%. Additionally, the number of organizations intending to move OT cybersecurity under CISO in the next 12 months has increased from 60% to 80% in 2025.
    • OT cybersecurity maturity is affecting the impact of intrusions: Self-reported OT security maturity has made notable progress this year. At the basic Level 1, 26% of organizations report establishing visibility and implementing segmentation, up from 20% in the previous year. The largest number of organizations state their security maturity is at the Level 2 access and profiling phase. The report also found a correlation between maturity and attacks. Those organizations that report being more mature (higher of Levels 0–4) are seeing fewer attacks or indicate that they are better able to handle lower-sophistication tactics, such as phishing. It’s worth noting that some tactics, such as advanced persistent threats (APT) and OT malware, are difficult to detect, and less mature organizations may not have the security solutions in place to determine they exist. Overall, although nearly half of organizations experienced impacts, the impact of intrusions on organizations is declining, with a noteworthy reduction in operational outages that impacted revenue, which dropped from 52% to 42%.
    • Adopting cybersecurity best practices is having a positive impact: In addition to the Levels of maturity affecting the impact of intrusions, it appears that adopting best practices such as implementing basic cyber hygiene and better training and awareness are having a real impact, including a significant drop in business email compromise. Other best practices include incorporating threat intelligence, which spiked (49%) since 2024. Additionally, the report saw a significant decrease in the number of OT device vendors, which is a sign of maturity and operational efficiency. More organizations (78%) are now using only one to four OT vendors, which indicates that many of these organizations are consolidating vendors as part of their best practices. Cybersecurity vendor consolidation is also a sign of maturity and corresponds to Fortinet customer experiences with the Fortinet OT Security Platform. Unified networking and security at remote OT sites enhanced visibility and reduced cyber risks, leading to a 93% reduction in cyber incidents vs. a flat network. The simplified Fortinet solutions also led to a 7x improvement in performance through reductions in triage and setup.1

    Best Practices
    Fortinet’s global 2025 State of Operational Technology and Cybersecurity Report provides actionable insights for organizations to strengthen their security posture. Organizations can address OT security challenges by adopting the following best practices:

    • Establish visibility and compensating controls for OT assets: Organizations need the ability to see and understand everything that’s on their OT networks. Once visibility is established, organizations then need to protect critical devices and ones that may be vulnerable, which requires protective compensating controls that are designed for sensitive OT devices. Capabilities such as protocol-aware network policies, system-to-system interaction analysis, and endpoint monitoring can detect and prevent compromise of vulnerable assets.
    • Deploy segmentation: Reducing intrusions requires a hardened OT environment with strong network policy controls at all access points. This kind of defensible OT architecture starts with creating network zones or segments. Standards such as ISA/IEC 62443 specifically call for segmentation to enforce controls between OT and IT networks and between OT systems. Teams should also evaluate the overall complexity of managing a solution and consider the benefits of an integrated or platform-based approach with centralized management capabilities.
    • Integrate OT into security operations (SecOps) and incident response planning: Organizations should be maturing toward IT/OT SecOps. To get there, OT needs to be a specific consideration for SecOps and incident response plans, largely because of some of the distinctions between OT and IT environments, from unique device types to the broader consequences of an OT breach impacting critical operations. One key step in this direction is to have playbooks that include your organization’s OT environment. This kind of advanced preparation will foster better collaboration across IT, OT, and production teams to adequately assess cyber and production risks. It can also ensure that the CISO has proper awareness, prioritization, budget, and personnel allocations.
    • Consider a platform approach to your overall security architecture: To address rapidly evolving OT threats and an expanding attack surface, many organizations have assembled a broad array of security solutions from different vendors. This has yielded an overly complex security architecture that inhibits visibility while placing an increased burden on limited security team resources. A platform-based approach to security can help organizations consolidate vendors and simplify their architecture. A robust security platform with specific capabilities for both IT networks and OT environments can provide solution integration for improved security efficacy while enabling centralized management for enhanced efficiency. Integration can also provide a foundation for automated responses to threats.
    • Embrace OT-specific threat intelligence and security services: OT security depends on timely awareness and precise analytical insights about imminent risks. A platform-based security architecture should also apply AI-powered threat intelligence for near-real-time protection against the latest threats, attack variants, and exposures. Organizations should ensure their threat intelligence and content sources include robust, OT-specific information in their feeds and services.

    Report Overview

    • The Fortinet 2025 State of Operational Technology and Cybersecurity Report is based on data from a global survey of more than 550 OT professionals, conducted by a third-party research company.
    • Survey respondents were from different locations around the world, including Australia, New Zealand, Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Mainland China, Colombia, Denmark, Egypt, France, Germany, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Israel, Italy, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, Norway, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Singapore, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Taiwan, Thailand, United Kingdom, and the United States, among others.
    • Respondents represent a range of industries that are heavy users of OT, including: manufacturing, transportation/logistics, healthcare/pharma, oil, gas, and refining, energy/utilities, chemical/petrochemical, and water/wastewater.
    • Most of those surveyed, regardless of title, are deeply involved in cybersecurity purchasing decisions. Many respondents are responsible for operations technology at their organization and/or have reporting responsibility for manufacturing or plant operations.

    Additional Resources

    1 Fortinet, Fortinet OT Security Platform Customer Success Stories, November 5, 2024.

    About Fortinet
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  • MIL-OSI: Zoom rolls out new agentic AI offerings to save time and drive connections

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    • Zoom AI Companion now connects with 16 third-party apps, including ServiceNow, Jira, Asana, Box, and others, to complete tasks and orchestrate agents without leaving Zoom
    • Custom AI Companion add-on is now available to online customers, delivering extended capabilities, including AI meeting summaries across top meeting platforms and customized meeting summaries
    • Zoom expands core AI Companion capabilities, including real-time call questions, voice recorder for in-person meetings, and meeting agenda creation, included at no additional cost with paid Zoom licenses

    SAN JOSE, Calif., July 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Zoom Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ: ZM) today delivered new agentic AI capabilities to help users complete tasks across platforms and save time during the work day. With the Custom AI Companion add-on, Zoom AI Companion can now connect to 16 third-party apps to help orchestrate tasks without leaving Zoom. Additionally, the Custom AI Companion add-on is now available for online purchase, enabling small business owners to leverage AI Companion across third-party video conferencing platforms like Google Meet and others, customize meeting summary templates, create custom avatars, and connect third-party apps to boost productivity and help them get more done so they can focus on building and growing their business.

    “With Zoom AI Companion’s agentic skills, users will see a significant productivity boost to help them get more done — not just in Zoom, but across business-essential apps like ServiceNow, Jira, Asana, Box, and more,” said Smita Hashim, chief product officer at Zoom. “The Custom AI Companion add-on empowers users to streamline their workflows by having AI Companion join their Zoom Meetings and in-person meetings, and can now access AI Companion across other video conferencing platforms.”

    New connected third-party apps for Custom AI Companion add-on

    AI Companion uses agentic AI capabilities to maximize efficiency, helping users save time and get more done without leaving Zoom Workplace. With the Custom AI Companion add-on, users can already connect to apps like Amazon Q, Glean, and Jira to deliver powerful indexing, enterprise search, and ticketing capabilities. New third-party apps also deliver context-rich answers and help complete tasks across workstreams with intelligent app orchestration.

    • Improve sales and service outcomes: Accelerate decisions and improve customer satisfaction by empowering teams to resolve service tickets, track opportunities, and update records in real-time, directly from Zoom. When connected to ServiceNow, Zendesk, and other applications, AI Companion helps organizations streamline workflows, reduce manual effort, and ensure customer interactions drive meaningful business results.
    • Reimagine document collaboration: When connected to Microsoft OneDrive, Google Drive, Box*, Confluence, Notion, or Coda, AI Companion helps drive meaningful conversations with secure access to existing documents during meetings, and the ability to generate new documents based on current meetings, update existing documents with simple prompts, or get a quick summary of a document. *Not all document features available at launch.
    • Simplify project management: Keeping teams updated on projects and activities can be challenging, but when connected to Asana and Jira, users can query and command project tools, using AI Companion to update project statuses, assign tasks, and set deadlines without app-juggling or manual workflows.
    • Reduce communication silos: Keep chats and ideas organized in third-parting messaging apps with the ability to search, summarize, and post messages from AI Companion.
    • Recruit and onboard new talent: When connected to Workday, AI Companion can help expedite recruiting, interviews, and onboarding workflows with search and summary capabilities about open jobs and candidate profiles.

    Visit the Zoom website to learn more about how app integrations with the Custom AI Companion add-on can boost efficiency.

    Custom AI Companion add-on expands to online customers

    Many entrepreneurs, solopreneurs, small business owners, and consultants often find themselves switching meeting platforms throughout their day to take calls with clients and stakeholders, without a central way to organize their meeting notes.

    The Custom AI Companion add-on, now available for purchase online, expands AI Companion’s meeting summary capabilities to third-party video conferencing platforms such as Google Meet and others, with Cisco Webex coming soon, and delivers agentic AI capabilities to help small businesses get more done:

    • Professional service providers like consultants and freelancers can simplify workflows and save time beyond Zoom Meetings, Zoom Phone calls, and in-person meetings by using AI-generated meeting summaries across third-party meeting platforms like Google Meet and others. With connections to third-party applications like Asana, they can automatically have projects updated in Asana without leaving the meeting.
    • Sales professionals can nurture relationships with prospects and clients while reducing admin time by automatically updating sales records in CRMs based on the conversation.
    • Educators can go beyond meeting summaries and lecture plans to reliably generate summaries and takeaways with custom summaries that can be shared with students to reinforce learning and create personalized videos using Custom Avatars for Zoom Clips to connect with students in different languages.

    With the Custom AI Companion add-on, small businesses can connect AI Companion to these 16 apps, plus tailor AI Companion skills to address their unique needs and drive efficiency across their organizations:

    • Work across platforms: Zoom is an open platform, and AI Companion can attend third-party meetings, including Microsoft Teams and Google Meet, with Cisco Webex support coming soon. AI Companion can join meetings on a user’s behalf to automatically transcribe, summarize, and deliver actionable follow-ups.
    • Save time with AI-generated clips: With Custom Avatars for Zoom Clips, users can create an avatar in their likeness, provide a transcript of the desired content, and allow AI Companion to generate a clip for them, saving time and helping them scale their efforts.
    • Customize meeting summaries with templates: Users can turn meetings into tailored, actionable summaries by selecting from 11 purpose-built templates designed to reflect the tone, structure, and focus of each meeting and match the meeting goals.
    • Expand knowledge: Admins can connect Google Drive and other external drive accounts as data sources in AI Studio while respecting existing permission controls, and crawl public URLs as a data source for knowledge collections so AI Companion can provide more relevant answers to users’ queries.

    The Custom AI Companion add-on is now available for purchase online for $12 per user per month with paid Zoom Workplace plans. To learn more about how organizations can tailor AI Companion to meet their unique needs with the Custom AI Companion add-on, visit the Zoom website.

    Maximize the workday with AI Companion

    Zoom AI Companion continues to enhance productivity and collaboration across Zoom Workplace. These new capabilities are included at no extra charge as part of Zoom AI Companion for all paid Zoom Workplace licenses.

    • Get started faster: The new onboarding experience within the Zoom desktop app makes it easier to configure AI Companion settings, including what meetings are summarized, who summaries are shared with, and how they are shared.
    • Build better meeting agendas: Users can easily add structure to meetings by creating agendas for upcoming meetings from templates. AI Companion can also leverage previous meetings or Zoom Docs to create even more tailored agendas.
    • Get more out of calls: Users can now query AI Companion before, during, and after Zoom Phone calls to help them catch up and gain deeper insights. They can ask questions like, “What was the disagreement about?” or “Can you tell me the main points being discussed?” Users can also have AI Companion pull up information from previous conversations, prioritize missed calls, and draft follow-up messages.
    • Summarize documents in chat threads: AI Companion can summarize supported text-based documents shared in Zoom Team Chat to help quickly and efficiently digest new information without leaving the chat thread.
    • Capture notes and tasks for in-person interactions: AI Companion also supports in-person meetings with the Voice Recorder, transcribing, summarizing, and capturing action items, allowing users to focus on the conversation and revisit details and action items later.
    • Easily access meeting assets: Users can access meeting summaries, transcripts, recordings, and event details from the meeting card in the calendar event and via email. Hosts will also be able to share the assets with participants via the meeting card in Zoom Calendar (coming later this month), and participants can request access to the meeting card via the Zoom Calendar event.
    • Seamless sharing: AI Companion can be configured to automatically share meeting summaries to third-party platforms, like Microsoft Teams (coming soon) and others, to update counterparts and refresh customer records with the latest conversation highlights.

    Zoom Workplace powers collaboration and productivity

    Zoom Workplace continues to accelerate collaboration and help users ideate, create, and deliver effective work effortlessly on a single app.

    • Track edits and publish externally in Zoom Docs: Easily track content changes to docs, highlighting content additions, deletions, replacements, and formatting with specific styles. Users can also now publish Zoom Docs as public webpages, accessible to anyone, whether they are logged in or not.
    • Stitch, combine, and create longer clips: Merge multiple Zoom Clips into one seamless video without external apps, preview and make adjustments before finalizing edits, and preserve original content without overwriting original assets.

    To learn more about Zoom Workplace, visit the Zoom website.

    About Zoom
    Zoom’s mission is to provide an AI-first work platform for human connection. Reimagine teamwork with Zoom Workplace — Zoom’s open collaboration platform with AI Companion that empowers teams to be more productive. Together with Zoom Workplace, Zoom’s Business Services for sales, marketing, and customer experience teams, including Zoom Contact Center, strengthen customer relationships throughout the customer lifecycle. Founded in 2011, Zoom is publicly traded (NASDAQ:ZM) and headquartered in San Jose, California. Get more information at zoom.com.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: INNOPROM-2025: New Horizons of Industrial Development

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

    Source: Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University –

    An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article.

    The 15th anniversary industrial exhibition INNOPROM continues its work in Yekaterinburg. Today the pavilions opened their doors to all categories of visitors, and the flow of guests has noticeably increased. The trend of this year’s exhibition is the demonstration of advanced developments that have already proven their effectiveness in real production conditions.

    The delegation of the Polytechnic University takes part in key events of the business program, where current issues of industrial development, innovative technologies and scientific and technical cooperation are discussed.

    Thus, at the Polytechnic stand, a cooperation agreement was signed between the Federal State Autonomous Institution “Digital Industrial Technologies” and Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University.

    The document, which envisages cooperation between the parties in order to implement joint expert and analytical activities aimed at highlighting the results and stimulating the development and effective application of advanced digital and production technologies, artificial intelligence technologies in industrial sectors of the Russian Federation economy, was signed by the director of the organization Eduard Shantayev and the chief designer for the key scientific and technological development area of SPbPU “System Digital Engineering”, director of the Advanced Engineering School of SPbPU “Digital Engineering” Alexey Borovkov.

    Alexey Borovkov also took part in the events of the INNOPROM business program, including the session “Fast. Complex. Precise. How additive technologies accelerate industrial development.” The participants discussed the prospects for industry growth due to increased demand for additive technologies and materials, tools for interaction between business, science and the state, as well as successful cases of implementing such technologies in industry.

    During his speech, Alexey Ivanovich spoke about a world-class project carried out in the interests of the Fuel Division of the Rosatom State Corporation – the development of a digital twin of a VVER-1000 fuel assembly (FA) with an anti-debris filter and mixing grids.

    The optimized design of the anti-debris filter and the geometry of the mixing grids of the fuel assembly was developed in six months and, in contrast to the original product, is 10 times more efficient, the speaker emphasized.

    Alexey Borovkov also presented the developments of the Polymer Composite Materials laboratory of the Advanced Engineering School of SPbPU “Digital Engineering”, including demonstrators of overprinting and induction welding technologies for thermoplastic composite materials, as well as automated laying out of thermoplastic unidirectional prepregs.

    According to Alexey Borovkov, overprinting technology is ideal for working with engineering polymers due to the absence of a number of technological limitations and is of great interest for integration into large technological chains: laying out – stamping – printing.

    An award ceremony was held at the Polytechnic stand. For his great contribution to the development of Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University, the General Director of the Union of Defense Industry Enterprises of the Sverdlovsk Region Vladimir Shchelokov received the “For Merits” badge of distinction. The honorary award was presented to him by the Scientific Secretary of SPbPU Dmitry Karpov.

    SPbPU is an active member of the Union. The University improves the quality of personnel training in the military-industrial complex, as well as in the field of scientific research and educational services. The Union participates in the implementation of federal target programs and technology platforms to achieve leadership in the leading high-tech sectors of the economy: aviation and engine building, rocket and space industry, nuclear power complex, shipbuilding, electronic and radio-electronic industry and others. The Union includes more than 100 enterprises and organizations.

    It is a great honor for me to receive this award. I would like to express my gratitude for the fruitful cooperation with the Polytechnic University. A distinctive feature of your university is the ability to implement projects, and visual confirmation of this can be seen at the exhibition stand. There is much to learn from the Polytechnic University. And I am sincerely proud of our friendship, – said Vladimir Shchelokov.

    In turn, Vladimir Shchelokov awarded the director of the Center for Scientific and Technological Partnership and Targeted Training of SPbPU Oleg Ipatov with a commemorative medal “80 Years of the Great Victory”.

    This year, INNOPROM pays special attention to machines, units, machine tools and robotic systems that are actively used in various industries today. The technological potential of SPbPU is presented at a separate stand. Here, visitors can get acquainted with innovative developments that have undergone practical testing and are ready for implementation in industrial production.

    At the exhibition, a team from the Laboratory of Light Materials and Structures (LLMS) of IMMiT demonstrated electric arc 3D printing. Right before the eyes of the audience, a “Laval nozzle” was created – a gas channel of a special profile designed to accelerate the gas flow to supersonic speeds.

    The printing technology is based on melting metal wire using an electric arc. This approach allows for high-speed production of products: up to 2.2 kg/h for aluminum alloys and up to 6 kg/h for steel. The key advantage is the absence of restrictions on the shape of the part: the manipulator easily moves along the rail system and follows the growth of the product, which allows for the implementation of the concept of an open production cell.

    The laboratory carries out a full cycle of implementation of additive technologies – design and launch of 3D printing installations, personnel training, technical support and production support.

    Mikhail Kuznetsov, Head of the Laser and Additive Technologies Research Laboratory at the Institute of Metallurgy and Metallurgy at St. Petersburg Polytechnic University, spoke about the laboratory’s work at INNOPROM: At the exhibition, we presented the “Nomad” laser cladding complex, samples made using laser welding and additive technologies. Of particular interest are the hip joint cups. The samples were made as part of R&D in close cooperation with the Armalit JSC company with the participation of the Vreden Institute of Traumatology and are evidence of how modern solutions can effectively work to address the challenges of import substitution and technological sovereignty of the country. We held a number of productive meetings with industry representatives and engineering centers from different regions of Russia. It is especially valuable that enterprises from a wide variety of industries, from aircraft manufacturing to medicine, are interested in our technologies. This indicates a high degree of versatility and applied significance of our solutions.

    The Polytechnic University was also represented in the international agenda of the forum. Candidate of Technical Sciences, Associate Professor of the Higher School of Computer Technology and Information Systems of Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University, Leading Researcher of the Gazpromneft-Polytech Scientific and Educational Center, Analyst in the project “Automation of Seismic Data Processing Using Artificial Neural Networks” Sergey Khlopin took part in the round table “Russian-Chinese Scientific and Technical Cooperation in the Field of Development and Implementation of High Technologies”. As part of the session “Projects and Technologies in the Field of Intellectual Production”, he made a report “Current Models for the Implementation of Digital Technological Projects in the Field of Geological Exploration”. Sergey Vladimirovich spoke about the cooperation between SPbPU and Chinese partners.

    Sergey Khlopin, commenting on the results of his speech, noted: This year, INNOPROM-2025 became a platform for demonstrating the start of the work process of Gazpromneft-Polytech REC specialists in the field of AI application for geological exploration. One of the key tasks that the models being created will be aimed at solving in the future is the labor-intensive manual processing of seismic information. In tests, the model shows accuracy comparable to classical methods on linear data, but significantly exceeds them in cases with nonlinear dependencies, which are more common in practice. However, the project has just started, so the team faces various difficulties during development. Neural networks do not always give the correct result. We are solving the problem of the relevance of the data received.

    Since 2018, Polytech has implemented more than 20 contracts for research and development work with 12 of the largest industrial and research companies in China. The most active cooperation is in the field of telecommunications and IT technologies, aviation industry, automotive industry and new materials. During the discussion of the interaction of the Gazpromneft-Polytech REC with an industrial partner, Sergey Khlopin demonstrated the successful experience of implementing a scientific project aimed at the practical application of the results of industrial operation. He also emphasized the importance of further developing cooperation and expressed confidence in the formation of reliable partnerships with representatives of the PRC in an alliance with an industrial partner.

    Please note: This information is raw content obtained directly from the source of the information. It is an accurate report of what the source claims and does not necessarily reflect the position of MIL-OSI or its clients.

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  • MIL-OSI Analysis: AI and art collide in this engineering course that puts human creativity first

    Source: The Conversation – USA (2) – By Francesco Fedele, Associate Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology

    A Georgia Tech University course links art and artificial intelligence. Yuichiro Chino/Moment via Getty Images

    Uncommon Courses is an occasional series from The Conversation U.S. highlighting unconventional approaches to teaching.

    Title of course:

    Art and Generative AI

    What prompted the idea for the course?

    I see many students viewing artificial intelligence as humanlike simply because it can write essays, do complex math or answer questions. AI can mimic human behavior but lacks meaningful engagement with the world. This disconnect inspired the course and was shaped by the ideas of 20th-century German philosopher Martin Heidegger. His work highlights how we are deeply connected and present in the world. We find meaning through action, care and relationships. Human creativity and mastery come from this intuitive connection with the world. Modern AI, by contrast, simulates intelligence by processing symbols and patterns without understanding or care.

    In this course, we reject the illusion that machines fully master everything and put student expression first. In doing so, we value uncertainty, mistakes and imperfection as essential to the creative process.

    This vision expands beyond the classroom. In the 2025-26 academic year, the course will include a new community-based learning collaboration with Atlanta’s art communities. Local artists will co-teach with me to integrate artistic practice and AI.

    The course builds on my 2018 class, Art and Geometry, which I co-taught with local artists. The course explored Picasso’s cubism, which depicted reality as fractured from multiple perspectives; it also looked at Einstein’s relativity, the idea that time and space are not absolute and distinct but part of the same fabric.

    What does the course explore?

    We begin with exploring the first mathematical model of a neuron, the perceptron. Then, we study the Hopfield network, which mimics how our brain can remember a song from just listening to a few notes by filling in the rest. Next, we look at Hinton’s Boltzmann Machine, a generative model that can also imagine and create new, similar songs. Finally, we study today’s deep neural networks and transformers, AI models that mimic how the brain learns to recognize images, speech or text. Transformers are especially well suited for understanding sentences and conversations, and they power technologies such as ChatGPT.

    In addition to AI, we integrate artistic practice into the coursework. This approach broadens students’ perspectives on science and engineering through the lens of an artist. The first offering of the course in spring 2025 was co-taught with Mark Leibert, an artist and professor of the practice at Georgia Tech. His expertise is in art, AI and digital technologies. He taught students fundamentals of various artistic media, including charcoal drawing and oil painting. Students used these principles to create art using AI ethically and creatively. They critically examined the source of training data and ensured that their work respects authorship and originality.

    Students also learn to record brain activity using electroencephalography – EEG – headsets. Through AI models, they then learn to transform neural signals into music, images and storytelling. This work inspired performances where dancers improvised in response to AI-generated music.

    The Improv AI performance at Georgia Tech on April 15, 2025. Dancers improvised to music generated by AI from brain waves and sonified black hole data.

    Why is this course relevant now?

    AI entered our lives so rapidly that many people don’t fully grasp how it works, why it works, when it fails or what its mission is.

    In creating this course, the aim is to empower students by filling that gap. Whether they are new to AI or not, the goal is to make its inner algorithms clear, approachable and honest. We focus on what these tools actually do and how they can go wrong.

    We place students and their creativity first. We reject the illusion of a perfect machine, but we provoke the AI algorithm to confuse and hallucinate, when it generates inaccurate or nonsensical responses. To do so, we deliberately use a small dataset, reduce the model size or limit training. It’s in these flawed states of AI that students step in as conscious co-creators. The students are the missing algorithm that takes back control of the creative process. Their creations do not obey AI but reimagine it by the human hand. The artwork is rescued from automation.

    What’s a critical lesson from the course?

    Students learn to recognize AI’s limitations and harness its failures to reclaim creative authorship. The artwork isn’t generated by AI, but it’s reimagined by students.

    Students learn chatbot queries have an environmental cost because large AI models use a lot of power. They avoid unnecessary iterations when designing prompts or using AI. This helps reducing carbon emissions.

    The Improv AI performance on April 15, 2025, featured dancer Bekah Crosby responding to AI-generated music from brain waves.

    What will the course prepare students to do?

    The course prepares students to think like artists. Through abstraction and imagination they gain the confidence to tackle the engineering challenges of the 21st century. These include protecting the environment, building resilient cities and improving health.

    Students also realize that while AI has vast engineering and scientific applications, ethical implementation is crucial. Understanding the type and quality of training data that AI uses is essential. Without it, AI systems risk producing biased or flawed predictions.

    Francesco Fedele does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their academic appointment.

    – ref. AI and art collide in this engineering course that puts human creativity first – https://theconversation.com/ai-and-art-collide-in-this-engineering-course-that-puts-human-creativity-first-256673

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  • MIL-OSI: Say goodbye to cumbersome cloud mining! ETHRANSACTION provides miners with a steady increase in BTC, just like bees collecting honey

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    London, UK, July 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Are you still worried about buying mining machines, maintaining equipment, and finding cheap electricity? Antminer, Avalon, Shenma Miner, Bitmain… The traditional mining model is not only costly, but also requires professional technical support. It is no longer the best choice for ordinary users!

    Now, ETHRANSACTION has launched an innovative cloud mining rental plan, so you can easily participate in Bitcoin mining without buying mining machines or managing operations and maintenance, and enjoy stable passive income!

    Why choose ETHRANSACTION?

    1: Zero hardware investment-no need to buy mining machines, saving high costs
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    3: Flexible plan-a variety of cooperation plans to meet different investment needs
    4: Stable income-daily dividends, easy to earn Bitcoin

    The price of Bitcoin has hit new highs, and now is the best time to lay out! ETHRANSACTION makes mining simpler and more efficient. Whether it is a novice or a senior investor, you can easily participate and seize the wealth opportunities in the crypto market!

    ETHRANSACTION’s cloud mining method

    ETHRANSACTION takes cloud mining to the extreme: the platform provides a simple and convenient interface to ensure that even cryptocurrency novices can easily get started.

    ETHRANSACTION relies on renewable energy such as solar and wind power to power its cloud mining operations, significantly reducing mining costs and feeding the remaining electricity into the grid. This means that you can get powerful mining computing power without expensive hardware or enduring noise and heat at home. Simply purchase a mining contract using a computer or mobile phone and start making profits.

    How to get started:
    Start your smart mining journey with ETHRANSACTION! :

    · First register an account on the ETHRANSACTION official website.
    (New users successfully register and the platform will give you $19)

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    · Purchase a contract plan successfully: ETHRANSACTION’s AI intelligence will immediately automatically allocate an infrastructure mining farm on your behalf and start mining for you.

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    ETHRANSACTION attaches great importance to user security. All personal information is encrypted and protected, and the purchased plan contracts have insurance policies from insurance companies.

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    As the world’s top cloud mining service platform, ETHRANSACTION provides transparent, secure and legal cloud mining services, provides a convenient entry for cloud mining, and focuses on practicality and sustainable and stable development. Whether you are exploring the cryptocurrency space for the first time or looking for a smooth mining experience, ETHRANSACTION can provide you with the best digital asset trading platform.

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  • MIL-OSI: Pillar Security Uncovers Novel Attack Vector That Embeds Malicious Backdoors in Model Files on Hugging Face

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    TEL EVIV, Israel, July 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Pillar Security, a leading company in AI security, discovered a novel supply chain attack vector that targets the AI inference pipeline. This novel technique, termed “Poisoned GGUF Templates,” allows attackers to embed malicious instructions that are processed alongside legitimate inputs, compromising AI outputs.

    The vulnerability affects the widely used GGUF (GPT-Generated Unified Format), a standard for AI deployment with over 1.5 million files distributed on public platforms like Hugging Face. By manipulating these templates, which define the conversational structure for an LLM, attackers can create a persistent compromise that affects every user interaction while remaining invisible to both users and security systems.

    “We’re still in the early days of understanding the full range of AI supply chain security considerations,” said Ziv Karliner, CTO and Co-founder of Pillar Security. “Our research shows how the trust that powers platforms and open-source communities—while essential to AI progress—can also open the door to deeply embedded threats. As the AI ecosystem matures, we must rethink how AI assets are vetted, shared, and secured.”

    How the “Poisoned GGUF Template” Attack Works

    This attack vector exploits the trust placed in community-sourced AI models and the platforms that host them. The mechanism allows for a stealthy, persistent compromise:

    • Attackers embed malicious, conditional instructions directly within a GGUF file’s chat template, a component that formats conversations for the AI model.
    • The poisoned model is uploaded to a public repository. Attackers can exploit the platform’s UI to display a clean template online while the actual downloaded file contains the malicious version, bypassing standard reviews.
    • The malicious instructions lie dormant until specific user prompts trigger them, at which point the model generates a compromised output.

    “What makes this attack so effective is the disconnect between what’s shown in the repository interface and what’s actually running on users’ machines,” added Pillar’s Ariel Fogel, who led the research. “It remains undetected by casual testing and most security tools.”

    The AI Inference Pipeline: A New Attack Surface

    The “Poisoned GGUF Templates” attack targets a critical blind spot in current AI security architectures. Most security solutions focus on validating user inputs and filtering model outputs, but this attack occurs in the unmonitored space between them.

    Because the malicious instructions are processed within the trusted inference environment, the attack evades existing defenses like system prompts and runtime monitoring. An attacker no longer needs to bypass the front door with a clever prompt; they can build a backdoor directly into the model file. This capability redefines the AI supply chain as a primary vector for compromise, where a single poisoned model can be integrated into thousands of downstream applications.

    Responsible Disclosure

    Pillar Security followed a responsible disclosure process, sharing its findings with vendors, including Hugging Face and LM Studio, in June 2025. The responses indicated that the platforms do not currently classify this as a direct platform vulnerability, placing the responsibility of vetting models on users. This stance highlights a significant accountability gap in the AI ecosystem.

    Mitigation Strategies

    The primary defense against this attack vector is the direct inspection of GGUF files to identify chat templates containing uncommon or non-standard instructions. Security teams should immediately:

    • Audit GGUF Files: Deploy practical inspection techniques to examine GGUF files for suspicious template patterns. Look for unexpected conditional logic (if/else statements), hidden instructions, or other manipulations that deviate from standard chat formats.
    • Move Beyond Prompt-Based Controls: This attack fundamentally challenges current AI security assumptions. Organizations must evolve beyond a reliance on system prompts and input/output filtering toward comprehensive template and processing pipeline security.
    • Implement Provenance and Signing: A critical long-term strategy is to establish model provenance. This can include developing template allowlisting systems to ensure only verified templates are used in production.

    The Pillar platform discovers and flags malicious GGUF files and other types of risks in the template layer.

    Read the full report: https://www.pillar.security/blog/llm-backdoors-at-the-inference-level-the-threat-of-poisoned-templates

    About Pillar Security

    Pillar Security is a leading AI-security platform, providing companies full visibility and control to build and run secure AI systems. Founded by experts in offensive and defensive cybersecurity, Pillar secures the entire AI lifecycle – from development to deployment – through AI Discovery, AI Security Posture Management (AI-SPM), AI Red Teaming, and Adaptive Runtime Guardrails. Pillar empowers organizations to prevent data leakage, neutralize AI-specific threats, and comply with evolving regulations.

    Contact person:

    Hadar Yakir
    info@pillar.security

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  • MIL-OSI: Charli Capital Announces Proposed Transaction for Strategic Reverse Takeover

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    VANCOUVER, British Columbia, July 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — CharliAI Inc. d/b/a Charli Capital (“Charli Capital” or the “Company”), a leading provider of AI-driven infrastructure for capital markets, today announced it has entered into a binding letter agreement (“Letter Agreement”) with 1348514 B.C. Ltd. (“ShellCo”), a reporting issuer in British Columbia and Alberta. The Letter Agreement outlines the proposed acquisition of Charli Capital by ShellCo, resulting in a reverse takeover of ShellCo, subject to regulatory and shareholder approvals (the “Proposed Transaction”).

    Charli Capital is transforming capital markets with its breakthrough “Multidimensional AI” platform, delivering real-time, automated insights across both public and private markets. Purpose-built and designed for private investors, family offices, advisors, and fund managers, Charli Capital’s technology is engineered to:

    • Accelerate Diligence & Surface Smart Deals: AI-powered investor relations tools and instant scorecards for alternative investments.
    • Deliver Always-On Market Intelligence: Unified, automated access to financials, valuations, forecasts, and comparable data for both public and private companies.
    • Unlock Private Market Opportunity: Addressing the inefficiencies in private market data, Charli Capital empowers investors with actionable intelligence and transparency in a sector where 99% of companies are private and data is often fragmented or inaccessible.

    Charli Capital’s platform is built on years of advanced R&D in Agentic AI, data science, and leading-edge digital twin technologies to outperform traditional solutions in accuracy, reasoning, and speed.

    “The Proposed Transaction marks a pivotal milestone for Charli Capital,” said Kevin Collins, CEO of Charli Capital. “By becoming a public company through this reverse merger with ShellCo, we will significantly increase awareness of Charli Capital among key stakeholders, accelerate the scale of our AI-powered platform, and deliver next-generation market intelligence to a broader audience of investors, advisors, and institutions.”

    Eric Massie, CEO and Director of ShellCo, added, “We are excited to partner with Charli Capital, whose innovative technology and vision align with our commitment to delivering value to shareholders and the broader capital markets ecosystem.”

    The Proposed Transaction positions Charli Capital to accelerate its mission of democratizing access to private and public market intelligence, and is also expected to:

    • Enhance transparency and trust for stakeholders.
    • Expand access to growth capital.
    • Enable broader adoption of Charli Capital’s AI-driven solutions in the global investment community.

    Overview of Proposed Transaction

    • Reverse Takeover Structure: ShellCo will acquire all issued and outstanding equity securities of Charli Capital, resulting in Charli Capital becoming the public entity.
    • Binding Agreement: The Letter Agreement creates binding obligations on both parties, subject to customary closing conditions and regulatory approvals.

    About Charli Capital
    Charli Capital is redefining the future of private investing with a first-of-its-kind dual-sided network, powered by Charli’s multidimensional AI. Our platform empowers investors to uncover hidden opportunities, access high-quality deal flow, and engage in a new era of data-driven, intelligent capital allocation. Charli Capital is where next-generation investment decisions begin.

    Cautionary Statements

    As noted above, completion of the Proposed Transaction is subject to a number of conditions. There can be no assurance that the Proposed Transaction will be completed as proposed or at all.

    Investors are cautioned that, except as disclosed in the management information circular of the Company to be prepared in connection with the Proposed Transaction, any information released or received with respect to the Proposed Transaction may not be accurate or complete and should not be relied upon.

    This news release does not constitute an offer to sell, or a solicitation of an offer to buy, any securities in the United States. The securities have not been and will not be registered under the United States Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “U.S. Securities Act”) or any state securities laws and may not be offered or sold within the United States or to U.S. Persons unless registered under the U.S. Securities Act and applicable state securities laws or an exemption from such registration is available.

    Forward-Looking Information and Statements

    This news release contains “forward-looking information” within the meaning of applicable securities laws. All statements contained herein that are not clearly historical in nature may constitute forward-looking information.

    Generally, such forward-looking information or forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of forward looking terminology such as “plans”, “expects” or “does not expect”, “is expected”, “budget”, “scheduled”, “estimates”, “forecasts”, “intends”, “anticipates” or “does not anticipate”, or “believes”, or variations of such words and phrases or may contain statements that certain actions, events or results “may”, “could”, “would”, “might” or “will be taken”, “will continue”, “will occur” or “will be achieved”. The forward-looking information and forward-looking statements contained herein include, but are not limited to, statements regarding: the Company will complete the Proposed Transaction; becoming a public company will enhance transparency and trust for stakeholders, expand access to growth capital, and enable broader adoption of Charli’s AI-driven solutions in the global investment community; the resulting issuer will carry out the business of Charli; and the Proposed Transaction will significantly increase awareness of Charli Capital among key stakeholders, accelerate the scale of its AI-powered platform, and deliver next-generation market intelligence to a broader audience of investors, advisors, and institutions.

    Forward-looking information in this news release are based on certain assumptions and expected future events, namely: the Company will have the ability to complete the Proposed Transaction; becoming a public company will give the Company the ability to enhance transparency and trust for stakeholders, expand access to growth capital, and enable broader adoption of Charli’s AI-driven solutions in the global investment community; the resulting issuer will have the ability to carry out the business of Charli; and the Proposed Transaction will have the ability to significantly increase awareness of Charli Capital among key stakeholders, accelerate the scale of its AI-powered platform, and deliver next-generation market intelligence to a broader audience of investors, advisors, and institutions.

    These statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors, which may cause actual results, performance or achievements to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such statements, including but not limited to: the Company will not complete the Proposed Transaction; becoming a public company will not give the Company the ability to enhance transparency and trust for stakeholders, expand access to growth capital, nor enable broader adoption of Charli’s AI-driven solutions in the global investment community; the resulting issuer will not have the ability to carry out the business of Charli; and the Proposed Transaction will not significantly increase awareness of Charli Capital among key stakeholders, accelerate the scale of its AI-powered platform, nor deliver next-generation market intelligence to a broader audience of investors, advisors, and institutions.

    Readers are cautioned that the foregoing list is not exhaustive. Readers are further cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements, as there can be no assurance that the plans, intentions or expectations upon which they are placed will occur. Such information, although considered reasonable by management at the time of preparation, may prove to be incorrect and actual results may differ materially from those anticipated.

    Forward-looking statements contained in this news release are expressly qualified by this cautionary statement and reflect the Company’s expectations as of the date hereof and are subject to change thereafter. The Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, estimates or opinions, future events or results or otherwise or to explain any material difference between subsequent actual events and such forward-looking information, except as required by applicable law.

    For media inquiries, please contact:

    Fatema Bhabrawala
    Director of Media Relations
    fbhabrawala@allianceadvisors.com

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  • MIL-OSI Analysis: Trump administration’s lie detector campaign against leakers is unlikely to succeed and could divert energy from national security priorities

    Source: The Conversation – USA – By Brian O’Neill, Professor of Practice, International Affairs, Georgia Institute of Technology

    The Department of Homeland Security and FBI are reportedly using polygraphs aggressively to identify dissenters. standret/Getty Images

    The Trump administration has recently directed that a new wave of polygraphs be administered across the executive branch, aimed at uncovering leaks to the press.

    As someone who has taken roughly a dozen polygraphs during my 27-year career with the CIA, I read this development with some skepticism.

    Polygraphs carry an ominous, almost mythological reputation among Americans. The more familiar and unofficial term – lie detector tests – likely fuels that perception. Television crime dramas have done their part, too, often portraying the device as an oracle for uncovering the truth when conventional methods fail.

    In those portrayals, the polygraph is not merely a tool – it’s a window into the soul.

    Among those entering government service, especially in national security, the greater anxiety is not the background check but passing the polygraph. My advice is always the same: Don’t lie.

    It’s the best – and perhaps only – guidance for a process that most assessments have concluded is a more subjective interpretation than empirical science.

    Why the polygraph persists

    Polygraphs are “pseudo-scientific” in that they measure physiological responses such as heart rate, blood pressure and perspiration. The assumption is that liars betray themselves through spikes in those signals. But this presumes a kind of psychological transparency that simply doesn’t hold up. A person might sweat and tremble simply from fear, anger or frustration – not deceit.

    There also are no specific physiological reactions associated with lying. The National Academy of Sciences in 2003, and the American Psychological Association in a 2004 review, concluded that the polygraph rests more on theater than fact. Recent assessments, published in 2019, have reached the same conclusion.

    Accordingly, polygraph results are not generally admissible in U.S. courts. Only a handful of states – such as Georgia, Arizona and California – permit their use even under limited conditions. And they typically require that both parties agree to admission and a judge to approve it. Unconditional admissibility remains the exception, not the rule.

    And yet, inside many national security agencies, polygraphs remain central to the clearance process – a fact I observed firsthand during my time overseeing personnel vetting and analytic hiring within the intelligence community.

    While not treated as conclusive, polygraph results often serve as a filter. A candidate’s visible discomfort – or the examiner’s subjective judgment that a response seems evasive – can stall or end the hiring process. For instance, I know that government agencies have halted clearances after an examiner flagged elevated reactions to questions about past drug use or foreign contacts, even when no disqualifying behavior was ultimately documented.

    The FBI’s J. Edgar Hoover headquarters building in Washington in 2016.
    AP Photo/Cliff Owen

    In some cases, an examiner’s suggestion that a chart shows an anomaly has led otherwise strong applicants to volunteer details they hadn’t planned to share – such as minor security infractions, undeclared relationships, or casual drug use from decades earlier – that, while not disqualifying on their own, reshape how their trustworthiness is perceived.

    The polygraph’s power lies in creating the conditions under which deception is confessed.

    A predictable pattern

    No administration has been immune to the impulse to investigate leaks. The reflex is bipartisan and familiar: An embarrassing disclosure appears in the press – contradicting official statements or exposing internal dissent – and the White House vows to identify and punish the source. Polygraphs are often part of this ritual.

    During his first term, Trump intensified efforts to expose internal dissent and media leaks. Department guidelines were revised to make it easier for agencies to obtain journalists’ phone and email records, and polygraphs were reportedly used to pressure officials suspected of talking to the press. That trend has continued – and, in some areas, escalated.

    Recent policies at the Pentagon now restrict unescorted press access, revoke office space for major outlets and favor ideologically aligned networks. The line between legitimate leak prevention and the surveillance or sidelining of critical press coverage has grown increasingly blurred.

    At agencies such as the Department of Homeland Security and the FBI, polygraphs are reportedly being used more frequently – and more punitively – to identify internal dissenters. Even “cold cases,” such as the leak of the Supreme Court’s Dobbs opinion ahead of its overturning of Roe v. Wade, have been reopened, despite prior investigations yielding no definitive source.

    Government reaction varies

    Not all leaks are treated the same. Disclosures that align with official narratives or offer strategic advantage may be quietly tolerated, even if unauthorized. Others, especially those that embarrass senior officials or reveal dysfunction, are more likely to prompt formal investigation.

    In 2003, for example, the leak of CIA officer Valerie Plame’s identity – widely seen as retaliation for her husband’s criticism of the Iraq War – triggered a federal investigation. The disclosure embarrassed senior officials, led to White House aide Scooter Libby’s conviction for perjury, later commuted, and drew intense political scrutiny.

    Lewis Libby, Vice President Dick Cheney’s chief of staff, rides in the backseat of a limousine on Oct. 27, 2005, in McLean, Va.
    Win McNamee/Getty Images

    Leaks involving classified material draw the sharpest response when they challenge presidential authority or expose internal disputes. That was the case in 2010 with Chelsea Manning, whose disclosure of diplomatic cables and battlefield reports embarrassed senior officials and sparked global backlash. Government reaction often depends less on what was disclosed than on who disclosed it – and to what effect.

    A narrow set of disclosures, such as those involving espionage or operational compromise, elicit broad consensus as grounds for prosecution. But most leaks fall outside that category. Most investigations fade quietly. The public rarely learns what became of them. Occasionally, there is a vague resignation, but direct accountability is rare.

    What the future holds

    Trump’s polygraph campaign is not likely to eliminate leaks to the press. But they may have a chilling effect that discourages internal candor while diverting investigative energy away from core security priorities.

    Even if such campaigns succeed in reducing unauthorized disclosures, they may come at the cost of institutional resilience. Historically, aggressive internal enforcement has been associated with declining morale and reduced information flow – factors that can hinder adaptation to complex threats.

    Some researchers have suggested that artificial intelligence may eventually offer reliable tools for detecting deception. One recent assessment raised the possibility, while cautioning that the technology is nowhere near operational readiness.

    For now, institutions will have to contend with the tools they have – imperfect, imprecise and more performative than predictive.

    As a former US intelligence officer, I am required to submit any written draft, before sharing it with other persons, for prepublication review. I submitted this draft to CIA’s Prepublication Review Board, which responded on 11 June: “No classified information was identified. Therefore, no changes are required for publication or sharing with others.”

    – ref. Trump administration’s lie detector campaign against leakers is unlikely to succeed and could divert energy from national security priorities – https://theconversation.com/trump-administrations-lie-detector-campaign-against-leakers-is-unlikely-to-succeed-and-could-divert-energy-from-national-security-priorities-259128

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  • MIL-OSI: Banzai Appoints Dean Ditto as Chief Financial Officer

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    SEATTLE, July 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Banzai International, Inc. (NASDAQ: BNZI) (“Banzai” or the “Company”), a leading marketing technology company that provides essential marketing and sales solutions, today announced the appointment of Dean Ditto, CPA, as Chief Financial Officer of the Company, effective July 14, 2025. Mr. Ditto replaces Interim Chief Financial Officer, Alvin Yip, who will continue with the Company in the role of Chief Accounting Officer.

    Dean Ditto has over 30 years’ experience as a strategic financial leader with a track record of implementing critical business initiatives that drive profitable growth at both public and private companies. Prior to joining Banzai, Mr. Ditto was Chief Financial Officer of Akerna Corp. a SaaS technology company where he led a corporate restructuring plan that produced cost savings of $6 million annually. Previously, he was CFO of Mydecine Innovations Group, Inc., a biotech and life sciences company, where he raised $40 million through public and private offerings to support drug and IP development and operations. As CFO of Sigue Corporation, a closely-held Fintech provider, Mr. Ditto worked to improve the business planning, budgeting and financial analysis processes. He has also served in financial leadership roles at OSI Systems, Dental Lab Holdings, KARL STORZ Endoscopy-America, Countrywide Home Loans, Giant Bicycle USA, and Ford Motor Company. Mr. Ditto holds a Bachelor of Arts in Economics and Management from Albion College, and holds a Master of Business Administration from the Kelley School of Business at Indiana University.

    “On behalf of our board and management team, I would like to welcome Dean to the position. We are privileged to have someone of his caliber and financial skill set serve as our CFO,” said Joe Davy, Founder and CEO of Banzai. “I would like to thank Alvin for his contribution in leading us to this inflection point, and welcome Dean’s capabilities in scaling public technology companies. His achievements as well as expertise in financial management of listed companies will make a significant addition to the strategic operation and development of Banzai going forward.”

    Mr. Ditto added, “I am excited to be appointed as CFO as we prepare Banzai for the future in a rapidly evolving market. I look forward to working with Joe, the executive team, and the finance team as we continue to execute on our strategic and financial priorities focused on value-added growth and our commitments to all shareholders.”

    About Banzai

    Banzai is a marketing technology company that provides AI-enabled marketing and sales solutions for businesses of all sizes. On a mission to help their customers grow, Banzai enables companies of all sizes to target, engage, and measure both new and existing customers more effectively. Banzai has over 90,000 customers including RBC, Dell Technologies, New York Life, Thermo Fisher Scientific, Thinkific, and ActiveCampaign. Learn more at www.banzai.io. For investors, please visit https://ir.banzai.io.

    Forward-Looking Statements

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    MZ Group – MZ North America
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    Chief Legal Officer, Banzai
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  • MIL-OSI: Little Pepe Surges Past $4.5M as Stage 4 Presale Ends Successfully and Stage 5 Begins

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, July 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Little Pepe ($LILPEPE) continues to make waves in the crypto market, officially closing Stage 4 of its presale with a remarkable $4.5 million raised in total. With each stage gaining more traction than the last, the project has now entered Stage 5, pricing its native token at $0.0014.

    The latest milestone makes Little Pepe’s position as one of the most talked-about meme coins of 2025—one that’s backed by real technological innovation.

    Little Pepe — A Meme Coin with Real Tech Power

    Little Pepe is redefining what a meme coin may be by blending cultural hype with serious blockchain generation. At the heart of the project is the Little Pepe Chain, a custom-constructed, Ethereum-based Layer 2 community engineered for speed, scalability, and low costs. This infrastructure allows both customers and investors to transact at high volumes without being laid low with the delays and high gas fees that regularly plague Ethereum’s mainnet.

    By integrating a lightning-speedy EVM Layer 2 protocol, Little Pepe positions itself as greater than only a viral sensation—it turns into a next-generation meme coin built to serve the evolving needs of crypto in 2025. It captures the energy of the meme culture while providing real, scalable infrastructure that helps long-term utility and adoption.

    LILPEPE Ecosystem

    Fueling the ecosystem is the $LILPEPE token, an ERC-20 asset that powers every transaction on the Little Pepe Chain. It’s the utility token at the heart of the project—responsible for gas fees, network operations, and the growing economic activity tied to the Little Pepe movement. With each presale round, demand for the token increases, supported by strong community growth and rising interest from retail investors.

    As Little Pepe continues to expand its presence across social platforms, $LILPEPE is evolving into more than a meme—it’s becoming a recognized asset with long-term potential.

    Stage 5 Now Live at $0.0014

    Following the successful completion of Stage 4, the Stage 5 of the $LILPEPE presale is now officially going on. Priced at $0.0014, $LILPEPE is available exclusively through the official website: littlepepe.com. With earlier phases filling rapidly, many investors are moving quickly to secure their allocation before the next price jump.

    Each presale stage marks a strategic step forward in the project’s roadmap, increasing not only token value but also anticipation for future exchange listings and ecosystem development.

    The Rise of Meme Coins with Utility

    In 2025, meme coins are entering a new phase—one where community appeal must be matched by real-world utility and scalability. Little Pepe exemplifies this evolution. By blending cultural branding with a fully operational Layer 2 blockchain, it stands out as a project that delivers on both hype and infrastructure. As other tokens fade after initial virality, $LILPEPE is building the tools and foundations to remain relevant far beyond its presale stages.

    With $4.5 million raised, a live Stage 5 presale, and an innovative EVM Layer 2 backbone, Little Pepe is proving it’s more than just another meme coin. It’s a high-potential crypto ecosystem built for today’s demands and tomorrow’s growth. As the presale continues, early adopters have a rare opportunity to be part of what could be the most iconic meme coin launch of the year.

    About Little Pepe

    Little Pepe is a next-gen Layer 2 blockchain designed to merge meme culture with high-speed, low-cost decentralized infrastructure. Built for scalability, security, and accessibility, Little Pepe supports EVM-compatible applications and is powered by means of the $LILPEPE token. The project’s mission is to create a meme coin environment wherein utility meets virality, empowering users through cutting-edge technology and lightning-fast transactions.

    For more information:
    Website: https://littlepepe.com/
    Telegram: https://t.me/littlepepetoken
    Twitter: https://x.com/littlepepetoken

    Contact Details: COO- James Stephen Email: media@littlepepe.com

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Qingdao hosts first SCO conference on cooperation in standardization

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

    Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian – People’s Republic of China in Russian –

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    Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News

    QINGDAO, July 9 (Xinhua) — The first conference of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) on standardization cooperation was held in Qingdao, east China’s Shandong Province, on Tuesday, marking the establishment of the first standardization cooperation mechanism within the SCO to provide institutional guarantees for such cooperation within the organization.

    The event was jointly initiated by the State Administration for Market Regulation of the People’s Republic of China and the Russian Federal Agency for Technical Regulation and Metrology (Rosstandart).

    The conference participants held an in-depth exchange of views on the creation of a mechanism for cooperation in the field of standardization within the SCO, strengthening cooperation on standardization in key areas, creating an information platform on standardization and building capacity in this area.

    Following the event, the Qingdao Initiative was adopted to strengthen cooperation between national standardization bodies of the SCO member states.

    As experts point out, the conference will help to build an information platform for SCO member states on standardization, facilitate the creation of working groups on cooperation in the field of technical standards in key areas, promote cooperation on standardization within the SCO in such important areas as artificial intelligence and low-altitude economics, and facilitate the alignment of standards between the countries of the organization. -0-

    Please note: This information is raw content obtained directly from the source of the information. It is an accurate report of what the source claims and does not necessarily reflect the position of MIL-OSI or its clients.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Chinese universities deepen educational cooperation with Central Asian countries

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

    Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian – People’s Republic of China in Russian –

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    Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News

    XI’AN, July 9 (Xinhua) — When Dilnaz from Kazakhstan received her master’s degree in late June this year, her entire student life in China flashed before her eyes. During her two years of master’s studies, she had the opportunity to study at two campuses of Northwestern Polytechnical University (NWPU): one in Almaty and the other in Xi’an, Shaanxi Province (Northwest China), a distance of more than 3,000 kilometers.

    Studying in two countries was an amazing and unforgettable experience, Dilnaz said. It was made possible by the launch of an international education program two years ago at SZPU, a renowned engineering university in China.

    Let us recall that in May 2023, within the framework of the first China-Central Asia summit, an agreement was signed between NWPU and the Kazakh National University named after Al-Farabi /KazNU/ to open a Kazakhstani branch of NWPU. Already in October of the same year, eight Kazakhstani students, including Dilnaz, became the first master’s students of this branch in Almaty. They studied in the specialties of materials science, information and communication engineering, computer science and technology, which are the strongest disciplines at NWPU.

    In recent years, as China deepens cooperation with Central Asian countries under the Belt and Road Initiative, education has become a key area of bilateral cooperation. A number of Chinese universities have opened branches in Central Asian countries, giving new impetus to the development of higher education cooperation between China and Central Asia.

    For example, in July 2024, a branch of Beijing Language and Culture University was officially opened in Kazakhstan, and in the same month, a branch of Northwest Agriculture and Forestry University was opened in Tashkent, which became the first Chinese university branch in Uzbekistan. In May of this year, Xi’an University of Architecture and Civil Engineering and Osh Technological University of Kyrgyzstan (OshTU) signed an agreement in Xi’an to establish an architectural institute at OshTU.

    In the more than 30 years since the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and the five Central Asian countries, bilateral relations have achieved leaps and bounds, as evidenced by the continuous strengthening of political mutual trust and the intensification of trade and economic exchanges and people-to-people contacts, which has created conditions for the opening of branches of Chinese universities in Central Asian countries, noted Gu Wei, a research fellow at the Institute of International Studies of the Shanghai Academy of Social Sciences.

    According to her, the entry of Chinese universities into the international arena with the establishment of foreign branches meets the needs of Central Asian countries in training highly qualified personnel and will contribute to the deepening of cooperation between China and Central Asian countries.

    In May 2025, SZPU, together with KazNU, established the China-Kazakhstan Elite Engineering Institute, signing an agreement on joint training of bachelors in artificial intelligence under the “2 2” scheme with the issuance of double diplomas. This project became a new breakthrough for the two universities in the field of training specialists, creating a new architecture of high-level international cooperation.

    “These achievements clearly demonstrate the deep coordination and joint development of the parties in the field of training specialists and scientific and innovative activities, actively promoting cultural mutual enrichment and scientific cooperation,” noted Vice-Rector of SZPU Yue Xiaokui.

    As the Minister of Education of the People’s Republic of China Huai Jinpeng reported in May at the first Meeting of Ministers of Education “China-Central Asia”, at present more than 18 thousand young people from Central Asia are studying in Chinese universities. -0-

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: China, Egypt Should Deepen Strategic Coordination for Common Interests: Chinese Premier

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    Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News

    CAIRO, July 9 (Xinhua) — China and Egypt, as important members of the Global South, should further strengthen strategic coordination to safeguard common interests, Chinese Premier Li Qiang said on Wednesday upon his arrival in Cairo for an official visit to Egypt at the invitation of his Egyptian counterpart Mostafa Madbouly.

    Noting that China and Egypt are ancient civilizations, the Chinese premier said that since the establishment of diplomatic ties nearly 70 years ago, the two countries have remained close friends who support each other and strategic partners with a shared destiny.

    In recent years, under the strategic leadership of Chinese President Xi Jinping and Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi, China-Egypt relations have flourished, their traditional friendship has become stronger over time, political mutual trust has deepened, practical cooperation has yielded fruitful results, and multilateral coordination has become increasingly close and effective, he said.

    According to Li Qiang, the two countries have created a model of solidarity, unity, self-reliance, mutual benefit and mutual support for major developing countries.

    He noted that last year, the two heads of state met twice and reached an important consensus on advancing the construction of a China-Egypt community with a shared future in the new era, which opened up new opportunities for bilateral relations.

    As global changes accelerate unseen in a century and various challenges emerge, China and Egypt, as key members of the Global South, should also jointly promote peace and prosperity, the Chinese premier said.

    Li Qiang noted that China is willing to work with Egypt to deepen cooperation in all fields under the strategic leadership of the two heads of state, continuously enrich the content of the China-Egypt comprehensive strategic partnership, give strong impetus to development and national revival, and actively promote regional and global peace and stability.

    The Egyptian prime minister and senior government officials met Li Qiang at the airport and held a welcoming ceremony in his honor. Before arriving in Egypt, the Chinese premier attended the 17th BRICS summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. –0–

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  • MIL-OSI USA: Governor Newsom deploys firefighter strike team to support Oregon wildfire response

    Source: US State of California 2

    Jul 8, 2025

    SACRAMENTO — As wildfire conditions intensify across the Pacific Northwest, Governor Newsom has directed the deployment of a CAL FIRE Type 3 engine strike team to assist firefighting efforts in southern Oregon. The deployment includes five fire engines and a strike team leader who will join suppression operations just north of the California–Oregon border.

    “Just as Oregon supported our state during the Los Angeles firestorms, we’re glad to support our Northern neighbors with strike teams and fire engines to aid in their wildfire response efforts. I’m proud California can lend a helping hand to fellow Americans in their time of need.” 

    Governor Gavin Newsom

    CAL FIRE engines being sent to support wildfire suppression in Oregon

    This mobilization comes in response to a significant lightning event that ignited numerous wildfires across the region. Southern Oregon has experienced more than 2,000 lightning strikes in recent days, compounded by high temperatures and gusty winds. The National Weather Service has issued Red Flag Warnings through July 8 for much of southern and central Oregon, signaling elevated fire danger and the need for immediate firefighting reinforcements.

    Upon arrival in Medford, CAL FIRE resources will seamlessly integrate into Oregon’s Department of Forestry command structure to support suppression efforts on active fires. This response is part of a long-standing interstate mutual aid agreement that strengthens wildfire readiness across the western United States.

    California remains prepared to send additional resources should conditions escalate.

    “We stand with Oregon during this critical time, just as they’ve stood with us during some of California’s toughest fire seasons,” said Anale Burlew, Chief Deputy Director of CAL FIRE. “These mutual aid partnerships are built on trust, coordination, and a shared commitment to public safety.”

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    What you need to know: The passage of Proposition 1 by California voters adds rocket fuel to Governor Gavin Newsom’s transformational overhaul of the state’s behavioral health system. These reforms refocus existing funds to prioritize Californians with the most serious mental health and substance use issues, who are too often experiencing homelessness. They also fund more than 11,150 new behavioral health beds and supportive housing units and 26,700 outpatient treatment slots.

    Los Angeles, California – California took a major step forward in correcting the damage from 50 years of neglect to the state’s mental health system with the passage of Proposition 1. This historic measure — a signature priority of Governor Gavin Newsom — adds rocket fuel to California’s overhaul of the state’s behavioral health systems. It provides a full range of mental health and substance abuse care, with new accountability metrics to ensure local governments deliver for their communities.

    This is the biggest reform of the California mental health system in decades and will finally equip partners to deliver the results all Californians need and deserve. Treatment centers will prioritize mental health and substance use support in the community like never before. Now, it’s time to roll up our sleeves and begin implementing this critical reform – working closely with city and county leaders to ensure we see results.

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    • Sacramento Mayor Darrell Steinberg, original author of the Mental Health Services Act: “Twenty years ago, I never could have dreamed that we would have the strong leadership we have today, committing billions and making courageous policy changes that question the conventional wisdom on mental health. Now, with the passage of Proposition 1. California is delivering on decades old promises to help people living with brain-based illnesses, to live better lives, to live independently and to live with dignity in our communities. This is a historic moment and the hard work is ahead of us.“
    • Senator Susan Eggman (D-Stockton), author of Senate Bill 326: “Today marks a day of hope for thousands of Californians who are struggling with mental illness – many of whom are living unhoused. I am tremendously grateful to my fellow Californian’s for passing this important measure.  And I am very appreciative of this Governor’s leadership to transform our behavioral health care system!”
    • Assemblymember Jacqui Irwin (D-Thousand Oaks), author of Assembly Bill 531: “This started as an audacious proposal to address the root cause of homelessness and today, Californians can be proud to know that they did the right thing by passing Proposition 1. Now, it’s time for all of us to get to work, and make sure these reforms are implemented and that we see results.”

    Bigger picture: Transforming the Mental Health Services Act into the Behavioral Health Services Act and building more community mental health treatment sites and supportive housing is the last main pillar of Governor Newsom’s Mental Health Movement – pulling together significant recent reforms like 988 crisis line, CalHOPE, CARE Court, conservatorship reform, CalAIM behavioral health expansion (including mobile crisis care and telehealth), Medi-Cal expansion to all low-income Californians, Children and Youth Behavioral Health Initiative (including expanding services in schools and on-line), Older Adult Behavioral Health Initiative, Veterans Mental Health Initiative, Behavioral Health Community Infrastructure Program, Behavioral Health Bridge Housing, Health Care Workforce for All and more.

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    Los Angeles, California – California took a major step forward in correcting the damage from 50 years of neglect to the state’s mental health system with the passage of Proposition 1. This historic measure — a signature priority of Governor Gavin Newsom — adds rocket fuel to California’s overhaul of the state’s behavioral health systems. It provides a full range of mental health and substance abuse care, with new accountability metrics to ensure local governments deliver for their communities.

    This is the biggest reform of the California mental health system in decades and will finally equip partners to deliver the results all Californians need and deserve. Treatment centers will prioritize mental health and substance use support in the community like never before. Now, it’s time to roll up our sleeves and begin implementing this critical reform – working closely with city and county leaders to ensure we see results.

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    • Sacramento Mayor Darrell Steinberg, original author of the Mental Health Services Act: “Twenty years ago, I never could have dreamed that we would have the strong leadership we have today, committing billions and making courageous policy changes that question the conventional wisdom on mental health. Now, with the passage of Proposition 1. California is delivering on decades old promises to help people living with brain-based illnesses, to live better lives, to live independently and to live with dignity in our communities. This is a historic moment and the hard work is ahead of us.“
    • Senator Susan Eggman (D-Stockton), author of Senate Bill 326: “Today marks a day of hope for thousands of Californians who are struggling with mental illness – many of whom are living unhoused. I am tremendously grateful to my fellow Californian’s for passing this important measure.  And I am very appreciative of this Governor’s leadership to transform our behavioral health care system!”
    • Assemblymember Jacqui Irwin (D-Thousand Oaks), author of Assembly Bill 531: “This started as an audacious proposal to address the root cause of homelessness and today, Californians can be proud to know that they did the right thing by passing Proposition 1. Now, it’s time for all of us to get to work, and make sure these reforms are implemented and that we see results.”

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  • MIL-OSI USA: Office of the Governor – News Release – Gov. Green Signs Landmark Legislation Pertaining to Maui Wildfires Settlement and Fire Marshal

    Source: US State of Hawaii

    Governor Josh Green, M.D., today enacted legislation to solidify the global settlement for claims relating to the August 2023 Maui wildfires and to further codify the role of Hawai‘i’s first State Fire Marshal in nearly 46 years.

    “Today we are re-envisioning the path forward in the roadmap of wildfire prevention and recovery,” said Governor Green. “We are taking action from both ends of the wildfire spectrum — building a more robust fire prevention framework within the state and enacting historic legislation that will aid in timely access to compensation following disaster. This crisis impacts us on many fronts, and it is time we tackle it the same way, from multiple directions.”

    HB 1001: RELATING TO SETTLEMENT OF CLAIMS RELATED TO THE MAUI WILDFIRES
    House Bill 1001 (Act 301) establishes the Maui Wildfires Settlement Trust Fund to provide dedicated funding for those affected by the 2023 Maui wildfires. The bill appropriates $807.5 million to support the state’s contribution in the settlement of claims, which shall be deposited into the trust fund. Additional contributions to the state fund include funding from the County of Maui, Hawaiian Electric, Kamehameha Schools, Charter Communications/Spectrum, Hawaiian Telcom and West Maui Land Company.

    Governor Green sought to establish this funding to provide timely compensation for survivors’ claims as an alternative to lengthy litigation, ensuring those affected do not have to wait years to rebuild their lives. Recipients of compensation from the settlement trust fund shall agree to release the state and any additional parties that contribute to the fund from all further liability arising from the Maui wildfires.

    “This legislation is a huge win and sets a new precedent for swift settlement of claims for wildfire victims,” said Governor Green. “It should not take years for people to see compensation or begin rebuilding. This is about healing, restoring trust and helping families recover as quickly as possible in the place they call home.”

    The measure emphasizes providing meaningful compensation by specifying that property and casualty insurance companies can only recover payments made to a policyholder through a statutory lien. This provision demonstrates the state’s commitment to prioritizing the individuals affected by the wildfire to receive claims directly.

    The settlement agreement totals $4.037 billion and resolves claims of liability against multiple defendants, including the County of Maui. The agreement aims to reduce the legal load of the judicial system while avoiding the high costs associated with litigation.

    HB 1064: RELATING TO FIRE PROTECTION
    In accordance with the Fire Safety Research Institute’s three-phase report — developed to improve fire preparedness and response following the August 2023 Maui wildfires —  House Bill 1064 (Act 302) effectuates the recommendations provided in “Phase 3” of the report. Phase 3 focuses on the forward-looking portion of the investigation and proposes improvements to the Office of the State Fire Marshal, which was originally established under Act 209, Session Law of Hawai‘i 2024.

    Under Act 302, the Office of the State Fire Marshal is transferred to the Department of Law Enforcement and will be led by the State Fire Marshal. The legislation further clarifies the roles, duties, and discretionary authority of both the Office and the State Fire Marshal, supporting the state’s efforts to provide coordinated, statewide fire prevention and readiness strategies. To enhance coordination between the Office of the State Fire Marshal and the State Fire Council, the bill outlines responsibilities and the organizational structure related to matters such as reporting and recommending amendments to the state fire code.

    The bill requires the Fire Chief of each county to investigate and maintain an annual record of fire occurrences. These records must be submitted to the Office of the State Fire Marshal for centralized analysis. The county submissions will assist the State Fire Marshal in compiling biennial statistical reports, including those made available to the public and those submitted to the Legislature.

    “Last month, I appointed Dori Booth as Hawai‘i’s new State Fire Marshal, reviving a critical public safety position that has been vacant for nearly 46 years,” said Governor Green. “This appointment marks a turning point as we redefine the role — empowering the office with clear authority and resources to better protect our state through fire prevention strategies and analysis.”

    “My first month in office has been both eye-opening and incredibly encouraging,” said State Fire Marshal Dori Booth. “I’ve had the opportunity to meet with dedicated state and county partners, as well as private stakeholders, who are all working tirelessly to enhance fire prevention, readiness, and resiliency across our islands. These conversations have been instrumental in shaping my initial assessments and understanding the unique strengths each organization brings to the table. The feedback I’ve received has affirmed the vital role the Fire Marshal’s Office can play — not only in supporting these existing efforts, but also in unifying them to build a stronger, more resilient Hawai‘i. HB 1064 is a meaningful step forward, and I’m honored to stand with so many committed partners as we move toward a safer future together.”

    Lastly, HB 1064 establishes the State Fire Marshal Selection Commission and defines its roles and structure. The selection commission will be given the authority to appoint and remove the State Fire Marshal, evaluate the State Fire Marshal’s performance, and address matters of public interest.

    “With the State Fire Marshal position re-established for the first time in nearly five decades, this legislation gives the office the structure, authority, and support it needs to succeed,” said Senator Brandon Elefante (Senate District 16 – ‘Aiea, ‘Aiea Heights, Hālawa, Pearlridge, Newtown, Royal Summit, Waimalu, Waiau, Momilani, Pacific Palisades, and Pearl City), who chairs the Senate Public Safety and Military Affairs Committee. “It’s a significant step in building a stronger, more coordinated approach to fire prevention and public safety across Hawai‘i.”

    There is $2.2 million appropriated in fiscal year 2026 and an equal amount for fiscal year 2027 to support the establishment and operations of the Office and State Fire Marshal.

    Video of the bill signing can be seen here.
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  • MIL-OSI USA: MEDIA RELEASE: HAWAIʻI ARMY NATIONAL GUARD READY TO SUPPORT FIRE SUPPRESSION MISSION IF NEEDED

    Source: US State of Hawaii

    MEDIA RELEASE: HAWAIʻI ARMY NATIONAL GUARD READY TO SUPPORT FIRE SUPPRESSION MISSION IF NEEDED

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

    STATE OF HAWAI‘I

    KA MOKU ʻĀINA O HAWAIʻI

     

    HAWAI‘I DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

    KA ʻOIHANA PILI KAUA

    OFFICE OF THE ADJUTANT GENERAL

    JOSH GREEN, M.D.

    GOVERNOR

    KE KIAʻĀINA

    MAJOR GENERAL STEPHEN F. LOGAN

    ADJUTANT GENERAL

    KA ʻAKUKANA KENELALA

    BRIGADIER GENERAL PHILLIP L. MALLORY

    DEPUTY ADJUTANT GENERAL

    KA HOPE ʻAKUKANA KENELALA

     

     

    HAWAIʻI ARMY NATIONAL GUARD READY TO SUPPORT FIRE SUPPRESSION MISSION IF NEEDED

     

     

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

    July 8, 2025

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    WAHIAWĀ, HAWAIʻI ­­­­­­­­­— Due to concerns with recent repeated wildfire emergency responses in the West Oʻahu and South Maui areas, Gov. Josh Green, M.D., Commander in Chief of the Hawai‘i National Guard, activated aircrew members to provide additional aerial firefighting capabilities to augment county and state level first responder elements.

    Gov. Green issued the 24th Emergency Proclamation related to wildfires to facilitate the state’s response. Today’s decision enables assets to posture for an immediate response, which increases our capacity to contain and extinguish a fire in its early stage.

    The Hawaiʻi Emergency Management Agency and the Hawaiʻi National Guard are in communication with the affected counties and stand ready to support.

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    Media contact:
    Maj. (Ret) Jeffrey D. Hickman
    Director, Public Affairs
    State of Hawai‘i, Department of Defense
    Office: 808-441-7000
    Direct: 808-779-8008
    [email protected]

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