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MIL-OSI: Monexis Expands Global Reach with Advanced Multi-Access Trading Platform Tailored for All Levels
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NEW YORK, July 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — As retail and professional traders seek smarter, more personalized tools in today’s dynamic financial markets, Monexis has emerged as a powerful ally—offering a next-generation, multi-access trading platform designed to meet the needs of global investors. Combining real-time data, AI-powered insights, and educational support, Monexis is redefining digital trading through personalized strategies, transparent operations, and user-friendly technology across more than 20 countries.

With a focus on customized strategies, educational empowerment, and cutting-edge technology, Monexis is redefining what it means to support traders at every level. Headquartered in New York and serving clients in over 20 countries, the company continues to expand its global footprint while maintaining a sharp focus on individual investor success.

A Tailored Approach to Trading Success

Monexis distinguishes itself through personalized trading strategies tailored to each client’s financial goals, experience level, and risk profile. Whether a trader is seeking long-term portfolio growth, short-term gains, or diversification through cryptocurrency, Monexis works closely with them to design strategies that are both practical and performance-driven.

This individual approach ensures that every user has a clear path to follow, one that is based on logic, market data, and their own financial objectives.

Technology Meets Simplicity on the Monexis Platform
At the heart of Monexis’s offering is its intuitive and feature-rich trading platform, where technology meets investment insight. The platform is equipped with:
- Real-time market data
- Advanced charting and analytical tools
- Integrated portfolio management
- Smart strategy builders
Users can easily monitor their trading activity, analyze performance, and execute trades efficiently. The seamless interface is designed for both beginners and experienced traders, minimizing complexity while maximizing functionality.

The platform also incorporates customized insights and personalized dashboards, giving traders a competitive edge in fast-moving markets.

Education and Support as Strategic Tools
Monexis recognizes that knowledge is a powerful asset in trading. That’s why it offers a comprehensive educational ecosystem to help traders build confidence and sharpen their decision-making.

The resource library includes:
- Text lessons for beginners and advanced traders
- On-demand video tutorials (VODs)
- Cryptocurrency fundamentals and strategies
- Guides on fundamental and technical analysis
- Tools for trend identification, risk management, and market prediction
These resources are supported by 24/5 technical support and access to real-time market signals, ensuring traders are never left without guidance when they need it most.

Whether you’re navigating your first trade or refining an advanced investment strategy, Monexis ensures that education and support are always within reach.

Globally Connected and Regionally Aware
Monexis operates in a growing list of countries across the Americas, Europe, Asia, and Africa, including the United States, India, Brazil, Germany, South Africa, Japan, Australia, and the United Kingdom. This global reach allows the company to deliver culturally and regionally tailored insights while maintaining access to up-to-date international financial news, events, and policy updates.

Users benefit from detailed market reports, trend analysis, and coverage of global economic movements, all aimed at helping them make informed, timely decisions.

Account Types Designed for Every Trader
Monexis understands that traders have different needs and investment capacities. To accommodate this, the platform offers four distinct account tiers, each with its own features and benefits:

Basic Account (€250 minimum)
- 24/5 tech support
- 48-hour withdrawal time
- Ideal for beginners looking to explore trading
Standard Account (€2,500 minimum)
- 24-hour withdrawals
- 1:100 leverage
- Bonuses up to 50%
- Signals and basic consultations
VIP Account (€10,000 minimum)
- 12-hour withdrawals
- 1:200 leverage
- Bonuses up to 100%
- Enhanced signals, consultations, and insurance
- Personal account manager
Prime Account (€50,000 minimum)
- 3-hour withdrawals
- 1:400 leverage
- Bonuses up to 150%
- Full access to all tools, training, and personal services
Each account level is structured to grow with the trader, offering increasingly valuable services and faster execution as investment levels increase.

Trusted Operations and Transparent Compliance
Monexis Inc. is legally registered and operates under the laws of the State of New York, United States. The platform adheres to strict AML (Anti-Money Laundering) and KYC (Know Your Customer) protocols to ensure secure, transparent, and compliant operations.
All users are encouraged to review the platform’s privacy policy, client agreement, AML/KYC policy, and risk notices before opening an account.

Monexis at a Glance
- Headquarters: New York, United States
- Website: www.monexis.org
- Customer Support: +1 (800) 441‑7760
- Email: support@monexis.org
- Global Reach: Clients in over 20 countries
- Platform Features: Real-time data, technical tools, personalized dashboards
- Education Resources: VODs, guides, analysis tools, calculators, news
- Support: 24/5 tech assistance and multilingual customer service
- Compliance: Full adherence to U.S. regulations, AML/KYC policies
Conclusion
Monexis brings together the essential pillars of modern trading: personalized strategy, technological excellence, continuous education, and global insight. With a flexible account structure, round-the-clock support, and a platform designed to empower users of all levels, Monexis positions itself as a reliable and forward-focused trading solution for the global investor community.

To learn more or to get started, visit www.monexis.org.
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July 8, 2025
MIL-OSI: The Ultra X System under PQTIC Partners with Chain Trade Exchange to Announce Successful Technical Integration: Ushering in a New Era of Smart Cryptocurrency Trading
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NEW YORK, July 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — With the rapid development of blockchain technology and artificial intelligence, cryptocurrency trading is entering a new era of intelligence. In this wave, Chain Trade Exchange and the innovative trading system Ultra X have announced the successful technical integration, working together to create an efficient and secure trading experience for global investors. The Ultra X system reads market data and liquidity information (excluding user data) from the Chain Trade Exchange, supports real-time training, and assists investors in achieving automated trading on the Chain Trade platform. This collaboration marks an important step forward in making cryptocurrency trading smarter and more transparent.

Intelligent Upgrade of the Cryptocurrency Market
In recent years, the cryptocurrency market has experienced explosive growth. Investors’ demand for efficient, secure, and intelligent trading tools has become increasingly urgent. Since its establishment in Denver, Colorado, in 2019, Chain Trade Exchange has remained at the forefront of the industry, leveraging its global influence, with services in over 180 countries and 150 million registered users, as well as the ability to support trading of over 350 cryptocurrencies. Meanwhile, the Ultra X system, as a cutting-edge AI trading tool, provides investors with precise market insights and trading execution capabilities through data-driven analysis and automated strategies.
In this collaboration, the Ultra X system successfully integrated with Chain Trade Exchange’s market data interface, enabling seamless access to real-time market prices and liquidity data. This technological breakthrough not only enhances Ultra X’s real-time training capabilities but also offers investors powerful tools for automated trading on the Chain Trade platform, while strictly safeguarding user privacy and ensuring data security.
The Synergistic Advantages of Ultra X and Chain Trade
Chain Trade Exchange is known for its low fees, high security, and diversified services. The platform supports spot trading, wealth management products, hot and cold wallets, and utilizes multi-signature technology, cold storage solutions (protecting over 90% of assets), and independent Proof of Reserves (PoR) to ensure that user assets are fully backed on a 1:1 basis. Its professional security team monitors the system around the clock, combining strict Anti-Money Laundering (AML) protocols and working with global regulators to provide users with a transparent and trustworthy trading environment.

Ultra X System Focuses on Intelligent Trading

The Ultra X system focuses on intelligent trading by utilizing machine learning and big data analytics to process market conditions in real-time and generate efficient trading strategies. Its core features include:
- Real-time Training: Using Chain Trade’s market and liquidity data (excluding user data), the system simulates real trading environments to enhance prediction and execution capabilities.
- Automated Trading: Investors can set automated trading strategies through Ultra X on the Chain Trade platform, enabling 24/7 market participation without manual intervention.
- Data Privacy: Ultra X only reads publicly available market data and strictly adheres to privacy protection standards to ensure the security of user data.
  “The collaboration between Ultra X and Chain Trade is a perfect blend of technology and trust,” a Chain Trade spokesperson said. “We provide stable market data support to Ultra X, helping investors make smarter trading decisions while ensuring data security and platform compliance.”
Empowering Investors with Intelligent Trading Experience

The integration of the Ultra X system with Chain Trade brings significant benefits to users:
- Precise Market Insights: Ultra X analyzes Chain Trade’s market and liquidity data in real-time, offering instant trend predictions that help investors seize market opportunities.
- Automation Efficiency: Investors can set personalized trading strategies with Ultra X, automatically executing buy and sell orders, saving time and reducing the risk of emotional trading.
- Security and Transparency: Ultra X does not access user data and, combined with Chain Trade’s op-tier security measures and proof of reserves, ensures a secure and trustworthy trading process.
- Flexible Applications: Whether beginners or professional traders, Ultra X’s intuitive interface and Chain Trade’s diverse trading pairs (350+ cryptocurrencies) complement each other, meeting various needs.
An early Ultra X user shared: “Using Ultra X on Chain Trade has made my trading more efficient. The automated trading feature helps me seize market opportunities, and Chain Trade’s security makes me feel completely safe.”

Dual Assurance of Compliance and Security

Chain Trade Exchange places a high priority on compliance, following strict AML protocols for user identity verification and risk assessment, and uses a real-time trade monitoring system to detect suspicious activities. The platform regularly submits suspicious transaction reports to regulators and cooperates with international law enforcement agencies to ensure global legal and regulatory compliance. The Ultra X system also ensures data privacy, only processing publicly available market data, seamlessly integrating with Chain Trade’s compliance framework to offer users dual trust guarantees.

“We are committed to building a safe and transparent trading ecosystem,” the Ultra X team stated. “Our partnership with Chain Trade allows us to focus on technological innovation while relying on their leading compliance and security standards.”

Pioneering the Future of Cryptocurrency Trading

The collaboration between Ultra X and Chain Trade has not only enhanced trading efficiency but also set a benchmark for the intelligent development of the cryptocurrency industry. In the future, both parties plan to deepen their integration and explore the fusion of decentralized finance (DeFi) and AI-driven trading, offering investors more innovative tools. Chain Trade will also continue to expand its services by launching an NFT trading market and enterprise-level blockchain solutions to solidify its global leadership.

Join Ultra X and Chain Trade, Embrace the Era of Intelligent Trading

For investors seeking to stand out in the cryptocurrency market, the combination of Ultra X and Chain Trade offers unparalleled opportunities. Contact support@CTANTE.com or visit the official Chain Trade website to experience the intelligent trading features of the Ultra X system and embark on your digital wealth journey.

About Chain Trade Exchange

Chain Trade Exchange was established in 2019 and is headquartered in Denver, Colorado, USA. It serves over 180 countries, with 150 million users, and supports more than 350 cryptocurrencies. As a leading global digital asset platform, Chain Trade provides trading, wallet, and blockchain consulting services, dedicated to driving the development of the digital economy.

About Ultra X System

Ultra X is an AI-driven trading system focused on market analysis and automated trading. By partnering with leading trading platforms, Ultra X provides investors with efficient, transparent trading solutions without directly handling user data.

Official Website: https://pqtic.com/
Contact Name: Jim Williams
Corporate Email: service@pqtic.com

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July 8, 2025
MIL-OSI Africa: Global Financing Shifts to Advance African Coal, Uranium Prospects Ahead of African Mining Week (AMW) 2025

Source: APO

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As Africa moves to fully harness its coal and uranium resources for economic growth, major shifts in the global financing landscape in 2025 are set to unlock new opportunities across the continent. In June, international finance institution The World Bank lifted its ban on financing nuclear projects – marking its re-entry into the nuclear value chain for the first time since 1965. In May, the U.S. export agency the Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM) ended its 12-year restriction on funding international coal projects.

Coal, uranium and investment market trends will take center stage at the upcoming African Mining Week (AMW) 2025 – Africa’s premier gathering for mining stakeholders – taking place on October 1 – 3 in Cape Town. The event will feature high-level panel discussions, project showcases and exclusive networking sessions, showcasing how global capital and African leadership are aligning to unlock the potential of coal and uranium value chains for sustainable development.

Africa’s coal sector has seen notable progress in 2025. In March, South Africa’s Seriti Resources launched the R500 million Naudesbank Colliery in Mpumalanga Province, producing one million tons annually in its first phase. The launch reinforces South Africa’s role as the continent’s leading coal producer. Concurrently, mining company Menar is advancing several coal and anthracite projects with a R7 billion investment plan through 2026, including the Bekezela and Sukuma mines in South Africa’s Gauteng province. The initiatives align with South Africa’s decision to classify coal as a critical mineral due to its economic and strategic importance. Ethiopia is also ramping up exploration, with coal reserves now estimated to exceed one billion tons. At AMW, a panel titled Coal’s Indispensable Role: Powering Africa’s Downstream Processing and Manufacturing Boom will showcase policies and incentives being used by African markets to attract investments across the coal value chain.

On the uranium front, the World Bank’s ban reversal offers renewed access to international financing – creating a pathway for expansion in Africa’s uranium-rich countries. Several projects have gained momentum in 2025. Lotus Resources is progressing with its 3-million-pound-per-year Letlhakane Uranium Project in Botswana, as well as the Kayelekera Mine in Malawi. In Tanzania, Moab Minerals secured a $500,000 investment from European Lithium for its Manyoni Uranium Project. Meanwhile, GoviEx Uranium is advancing development of its Muntanga Project in Zambia, with an expected annual output of 2.2 million pounds. Additionally, countries including Namibia, Mali, Ghana, Senegal, the Republic of Congo and Kenya have signed agreements to develop nuclear energy programs, underlining Africa’s growing focus to leverage its vast uranium resources for energy resilience. The continent’s biggest uranium producers Niger and Namibia also have several new and expansion projects underway.

These milestones represent a new era of investment potential across Africa’s coal and uranium industries, with African Mining Week 2025 serving as a key platform for governments, investors and industry stakeholders to collaborate and catalyze long-term growth.

Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Energy Capital & Power.

About African Mining Week:
African Mining Week serves as a premier platform for exploring the full spectrum of mining opportunities across Africa. The event is held alongside the African Energy Week: Invest in African Energies 2025 conference from October 1-3 in Cape Town. Sponsors, exhibitors and delegates can learn more by contacting sales@energycapitalpower.com.

MIL OSI Africa –

July 8, 2025
MIL-OSI Africa: African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Adjustment Fund Credit Fund closes its first deal – US$ 10 million investment in Telecel Global Services Ltd

Source: APO

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The Credit Fund of the AfCFTA Adjustment Fund has successfully closed its first investment, committing US$10 million to Telecel Global Services Ltd, through a senior secured amortising loan. The transaction marks a significant milestone in the operationalisation of the Fund.

The Credit Fund is one of three Funds under the AfCFTA Adjustment Fund, established by the AfCFTA Secretariat and African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) to provide targeted transitional support to AfCFTA State Parties and private sector entities as they adjust to the requirements and opportunities presented by the AfCFTA Agreement.

Telecel Global Services, a subsidiary of the Mauritius-based Telecel Group, provides wholesale voice and SMS services and enterprise connectivity solutions to more than 250 telecom operators across Africa and globally. With digital connectivity being at the heart of the trade and economic integration and success of the AfCFTA, this facility will support Telecel’s expansion in Ghana and Liberia, strengthen its infrastructure, and contribute to bridging Africa’s digital divide through enhanced connectivity and digital inclusion. By investing in digital infrastructure in underserved markets, the Fund is helping reduce trade barriers, foster cross-boarder productivity and accelerate inclusive industrialisation.

Mr. Jean-Louis Ekra, Chairman of the Board of the AfCFTA Adjustment Fund Corporation, stated: “ The closing of our first deal marks a historic milestone for the Credit Fund and the broader vision of the AfCFTA. This US$10 million investment in Telecel Global Services is a clear demonstration of how targeted capital can drive meaningful impact—accelerating digital connectivity, enabling intra-African trade, and supporting private sector-led development in priority sectors. It is our commitment to ensure that such investments continue to bridge critical gaps, stimulate economic resilience, and unlock Africa’s vast potential.”

H.E. Wamkele Mene, Secretary-General of the AfCFTA Secretariat, noted: “This transaction demonstrates how the AfCFTA Adjustment Fund is beginning to serve its intended purpose – supporting State Parties and the private sector as we work to make this Agreement commercially meaningful. By investing in digital infrastructure, we are addressing some of the most critical enablers of trade facilitation, industrialisation, and regional value chain development.”

Prof. Benedict Oramah, President and Chairman of the Board of Directors of Afreximbank, added: “Today, we make another bold statement of our unwavering intent to ensure that Africans reap the benefits of the African Continental Free Trade Agreement. We are proud to have commenced the operationalisation of the Credit Fund. With this Fund, we will provide vital support to African corporates, helping them retool and expand their operations necessary to capitalise on the AfCFTA opportunities. The investment strengthens a critical enabler, the digital economy and regional connectivity, while reinforcing our long-term commitment to transforming the structure of the African economy. .”

Marlene Ngoyi, CEO, FEDA, the Fund Manager of the AfCFTA Adjustment Fund, said: “This investment exemplifies the strategic intent of the Credit Fund – to catalyse growth and resilience in sectors that are vital for Africa’s structural transformation. We are proud to partner with Telecel, whose operations directly advance intra-African connectivity and digital trade.”

The Credit Fund will continue to prioritise commercially viable investments that enable trade, support diversification, and promote inclusive growth in line with the broader AfCFTA implementation agenda.

Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Afreximbank.

About the AfCFTA Adjustment Fund:
The AfCFTA Adjustment Fund consists of three sub-Funds namely, the Base Fund, the General Fund, and the Credit Fund. The Base Fund will utilise contributions from AfCFTA State Parties as well as grants and technical assistance to address tariff revenue losses that would result from the implementation of the AfCFTA Agreement. The General Fund will finance the development of trade enabling infrastructure while the Credit Fund will be used to mobilise commercial funding to support both the public and private sectors enabling them to adjust and take advantage of the opportunities created by the AfCFTA.

About the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA):
The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) is one of the flagship projects of Agenda 2063: “The Africa We Want” and entered into force on 30 May 2019. It is a high ambition trade Agreement, which aims to bring together all 55 Member States of the African Union, covering a market of more than 1.3 billion people, with a comprehensive scope that includes critical areas of Africa’s economy, such as digital trade and investment protection, amongst other areas. By eliminating barriers to trade in Africa, the objective of the AfCFTA is to significantly boost intra-Africa trade, particularly trade in value-added production and trade across all services sectors of Africa’s economy, at a potential of 52.3 percent.

About FEDA:
The Fund for Export Development in Africa (“FEDA”) is the impacting investing subsidiary of Afreximbank, set up to provide equity, quasi-equity, and debt capital to finance the multi-billion-dollar funding gap (particularly in equity) needed to transform the Trade sector in Africa.

FEDA pursues a multi-sector investment strategy along the intra-African trade, value-added export development, and manufacturing value chain which includes financial services, technology, consumer and retail goods, manufacturing, transport & logistics, agribusiness, as well as ancillary trade enabling infrastructure such as industrial parks.

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July 8, 2025
MIL-OSI Russia: Integration of education and production: SPbPU students defended their final work at Power Machines

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Source: Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University –

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Students of the Institute of Industrial Management, Economics and Trade of SPbPU defended a comprehensive final qualification work in the format of “Final Qualification Work as a Project” to solve real production and management problems of the customer – JSC “Power Machines”.

Three students majoring in Management, International Logistics, divided the tasks among themselves as follows: Darya Snigireva considered the issues of developing fast purchases through the implementation and adaptation of marketplaces, and Maria Shapova dealt with illiquid assets: working with unloading, organizing unscheduled inventories, creating a pricing system. Both girls were advised by Nikita Lukashevich, Associate Professor of the Higher School of Industrial Management. Yana Salangina took on the transformation of the enterprise’s warehouse accounting and the development of recommendations for improving the management of the warehouse complex (consultant – Zoya Simakova, Associate Professor of the Higher School of Industrial Management).

The main task of the student of the “Trade” direction, profile “Logistics systems in trade”, Ekaterina Rakcheeva was to develop a procurement training system and fill the “Knowledge Base” of the enterprise. Ekaterina was advised by Associate Professor of the Higher School of Service and Trade Irina Kapustina. The overall assessment of the effectiveness of the developed activities was made by a student of the “Economics” direction, profile “Economics and management at the enterprise”, Anna Myasnikova (consultant – Professor of the Higher School of Engineering and Economics Svetlana Suloeva). The project was supervised by Senior Lecturer of the Higher School of Industrial Management, the ideologist of the implementation of the complex final qualifying work on the part of the Polytechnic University Egor Temirgaliev.

The meeting of the State Examination Committee was held on the premises of the Leningrad Metal Plant of JSC Power Machines. The State Examination Committee was headed by the Director for Development of General Industrial Suppliers of Power Machines, Evgeniya Khmel. The SEC also included representatives of the customer and the university.

The result of the students’ work was a set of measures that optimize production and management processes at the enterprise. In particular, recommendations for improving the purchasing activities of Power Machines through the implementation of an industrial marketplace make it possible to reduce the duration of the purchasing process. The proposed automation of contractual activities through the development of a template for filling out a contract reduces the time of the purchasing manager. Due to the developed recommendations for improving warehouse operations through the implementation of barcoding, as well as the implementation of an automated warehouse complex management system, the time for performing warehouse operations is reduced, the accuracy of accounting and the throughput of the warehouse are increased.

During the defense, the members of the State Examination Commission asked many questions, touching on their areas of professional interest. As a result, the commission rated the work as excellent.

After the results were announced, the chairperson of the State Examination Commission, Evgeniya Khmel, summed up the defense: On the customer’s side, we make fairly high demands on students both during the pre-graduation internship and writing of the work, and during the defense itself. It is very important for us that the tasks that we set for students at the beginning of their journey find application in our business after the defense of the diploma. I can say that the team did a great job!

This is already the third project successfully implemented by IPMET students for Power Machines. Last year, the Polytechnicians defended a comprehensive final qualifying work commissioned by Power Machines – Leningrad Metal Plant on the topic of transforming the purchasing activities of an industrial enterprise in order to reduce slow-turnover inventories, and in 2023 worked on the project “Harmonization of production needs with the provision of components and materials” by order of “Power Machines” – the “Elektrosila” plant.

We attach great importance to the preparation of comprehensive final qualification works created by order of industrial enterprises of St. Petersburg. In this way, we solve a dual task: on the one hand, we help the enterprise to take a new look at production and management processes, on the other hand, we prepare young qualified specialists for our strategic partner, the Power Machines company, who, while still students, successfully completed pre-graduation practice, then wrote a diploma work and, most importantly, became employees of this enterprise, – commented the director of IPMEiT Vladimir Shchepinin.

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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July 8, 2025
MIL-OSI: Unlock Massive Savings During Amazon Prime Day with ASUS
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

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- Limited-time event: These exclusive deals run July 8 to 11, don’t miss out.
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The MIL Network –
July 8, 2025
MIL-OSI: Acquire.Fi Serves as Introducer and M&A Consultant to Omni Acquisition Corp. (Echo Base Holdings Affiliate) in Strategic Acquisition of Premier Web3 Wallet Omni

Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

Acquire.Fi Serves as Introducer and M&A Consultant to Omni Ltd. in Strategic Acquisition

TORTOLA, British Virgin Islands, July 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Acquire Fi LTD, A Premier Web3 M&A Marketplace announced recently that Omni Acquisition Corp. (“OAC”), an affiliate of Echo Base Holdings (“Echo Base”), recently acquired the assets, operations, and key staff of Omni Wallet (“Omni”), a leading multi-chain Web3 self-custodial wallet and portfolio management system, from Omni Ltd. Acquire.Fi introduced and consulted Omni in the strategic transaction.

Omni’s platform offers comprehensive features, including swapping, staking, lending, token management, DeFi, NFTs, and more, all within a mobile-first interface. With support for over 25 blockchain networks, Omni aims to simplify digital portfolio management for users worldwide.

“From the beginning, our goal at Omni has been to simplify digital portfolio management and give users access to all of Web3 in one approachable, effective, and engaging app,” said Serafin Lion Engel, CEO of Omni and StakeKit. “Joining the Echo Base ecosystem will supercharge Omni’s growth trajectory as the home for all things staking and DeFi. We’re excited to see Omni reach new heights with the Echo Base team.”

Jan Strandberg, CEO of Acquire.Fi said “We’re thrilled to see both teams align for the next stage of growth. Once we understood the goals and synergies on both sides, it was clear that this introduction and advisory engagement would lead to a strong strategic fit. We’re proud to have played a role in facilitating a deal with such long-term potential.”

About Acquire.Fi

Acquire.Fi is the leading M&A and secondary marketplace for Web3, facilitating introductions and consultations in strategic acquisitions, secondaries, and token asset transfers across the decentralized economy. With over eight figures in closed transactions and more than $600 million in active deal flow, Acquire.Fi connects top-tier buyers and sellers—ranging from Institutions and exchanges to venture-backed startups and token foundations.

The platform supports a wide spectrum of deal types, including full business acquisitions, team acquihires, and secondary transactions. Acquire.Fi also operates a robust liquid token OTC desk, assisting foundations and institutional investors with stablecoin liquidity solutions. In addition, the firm offers exclusive investor access to community fundraising rounds and provides hands-on advisory and execution services, leveraging a team with over 50 years of combined industry experience.

To explore active listings or join the deal flow, visit:
Marketplace | Secondaries | Telegram Channel

About Omni

Launched in 2021, Omni is a comprehensive Web3 wallet supporting assets across 25+ blockchain networks, enabling seamless token management, DeFi activity, NFTs, and multi-chain staking with a single mnemonic. It aggregates bridging and DEX services for efficient swaps, abstracts staking complexity, integrates Ledger for security, and offers WalletConnect, fiat on-ramp, and broad NFT support. All in a smooth, user-friendly, mobile-first design. www.omni.app

About Echo Base Holdings Ltd.

Founded in 2025, Echo Base is a private holding company pursuing special situation control investments in the digital assets space. Its global crypto team possesses deep experience in both the scaling of new ventures and the restructuring of complex assets. Echo Base seeks to leverage operational and technical synergies across its portfolio companies to drive innovation. www.eb.global

For more information, please contact:
Jan Strandberg
team@acquire.fi

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July 8, 2025
MIL-OSI Banking: Damex (IOM) Limited

Source: Isle of Man

Published on: 08 July 2025

Notice is hereby given that Damex (IOM) Limited, which was registered under the Designated Businesses (Registration & Oversight) Act 2015, has been de-registered in accordance with 12(1)(a) of this Act with effect from 08/07/2025.

MIL OSI Global Banks –

July 8, 2025
MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Government and business put forward “Team UK” approach to unleash defence sector’s potential
Source: United Kingdom – Executive Government & Departments 3

Press release

Government and business put forward “Team UK” approach to unleash defence sector’s potential

Plans to deliver jobs across the UK by unlocking the full economic potential of Britain’s defence sector are set to be unveiled today (8 July 2025).
Recommendations unveiled today by the Defence and Economic Growth Taskforce will build upon 14,000 extra jobs supported by government investment in the defence sector

Comes as Defence Tech company Helsing announces the UK’s first Resilience Factory in Plymouth as it accelerates £350m UK investment in Artificial Intelligence

Taskforce report puts forward “Team UK” government and business collaboration to drive growth and create jobs as part of government’s Plan for Change

Recommendations from the Defence and Economic Growth Taskforce will outline key steps – including developing regional Defence Growth Deals – to ensure that working people benefit from the government’s move to increase defence spending.

New opportunities for UK workers are already on the way with defence tech company Helsing announcing that it will open the UK’s first Resilience Factory this year. The UK technology and its supply chain will create specialist high-value jobs in the South West and across the country, as Helsing doubles the size of its UK business.

Helsing’s acceleration of its £350m Trinity House private investment will see it provide allied navies with AI-powered miniature submarines to protect critical underwater infrastructure. The advanced manufacturing facility will be based in Plymouth, as the new national centre of marine autonomy.

The Taskforce’s recommendations will be launched at a Ministry of Defence roundtable chaired by the Chancellor Rachel Reeves and Defence Secretary John Healey later today.

The report’s key recommendation is for a “Team UK” strategy to ensure the UK is globally competitive, driving innovation, jobs and prosperity across the UK, reforming procurement and contracting processes to grow the UK defence sector – in line with the Strategic Defence Review.

It also recommends prioritising investment in “dual use” technologies that can be used for both civil and military purposes in the UK.

The meeting comes as figures published last week show that 151,000 UK jobs are directly supported by the MOD’s spend with industry – an increase of 14,000 on the previous year.

Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves, said:

“A new era of threats demands a new era for defence and security. That’s why we took the decision to prioritise defence spending, increasing it to 2.6% of GDP by April 2027.

“Through this, and the work of the Defence and Economic Growth Taskforce – including Helsing’s welcome announcement of the first UK Resilience Factory – we are securing our nation and unleashing the economic potential in the Defence sector, benefitting working people across the UK through our Plan for Change.”

Ned Baker, UK Managing Director, Helsing:

“Helsing supports the Government’s ambitions for our defences and economy. We are investing in both by opening the first UK Resilience Factory and accelerating our £350m commitment.

“We have confidence in the Government’s commitment to new technological solutions for defence. Together, we can attract further private investment, equipping our Armed Forces and growing the economy.”

The Secretary of State for Defence, John Healey, said:

“In a new era for defence, we are building a new partnership with the UK’s outstanding defence industry, with innovators and with investors.

“We will equip our Armed Forces for the future and make defence an engine for economic growth through our Defence Industrial Strategy – unlocking investment, reforming procurement, championing innovation and backing companies of all sizes.
“I welcome the Defence and Economic Growth Taskforce’s report which recognises how we can boost high-skilled jobs across the country and grow our economy while strengthening our frontline forces.”

The government has already begun work on three of the report’s recommendations:

Establishing a defence SME Hub to provide support to new market entrants.

Commencing work on a Defence Exports Office in the MOD, as announced in the Strategic Defence Review.

Committing to developing Defence Growth Deals across the UK at the Spending Review.

The remaining recommendations will now be worked through as part of the cross-Whitehall Defence Growth Board and the Defence Industrial Joint Council ahead of the forthcoming launch of the Defence Industrial Strategy.

The Taskforce, led by the Confederation of British Industry (CBI) with Oliver Wyman and co-chaired by the Chancellor and Defence Secretary, is a unique partnership between government, industry and financial institutions. Its 20 member organisations have collaborated with HM Treasury and the MOD to produce the recommendations.

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MIL OSI United Kingdom –
July 8, 2025
MIL-OSI Banking: BSTDB Invests EUR 40 million to Support Bulgaria’s Energy Security and Regional Integration

Source: Black Sea Trade and Development Bank

Press Release | 08-Jul-2025

Financing Will Strengthen Bulgarian Energy Holding

In a strategic move to advance energy resilience, sustainable infrastructure, and economic integration in the Black Sea region, the Black Sea Trade and Development Bank (BSTDB) has invested EUR 40 million in the latest bond issuance by the Bulgarian Energy Holding EAD (BEH), Bulgaria’s state-owned energy leader and a major electricity exporter in the Balkans.

The BSTDB financing will support BEH in implementing strategic investment projects in the country, particularly the modernization of the national electricity transmission infrastructure. These investments aim to strengthen the country’s energy security, improve system reliability, and contribute to broader economic development.

The investment also supports the goals of the Black Sea Economic Cooperation (BSEC) agenda by fostering infrastructure connectivity and sustainable energy systems — key pillars of regional development and integration among BSEC Member States.

“Energy sector development is one of BSTDB’s top priorities in Bulgaria and across the Black Sea region,” said Dr. Serhat Köksal, President of BSTDB. “We are pleased to continue supporting Bulgarian Energy Holding’s investment programme, which aligns with our mandate to promote regional economic cooperation and integration. Enhancing energy infrastructure not only serves national needs but also contributes to a more connected and resilient Black Sea energy market.”

“It is a pleasure to recognize BSTDB as a valued partner supporting our ongoing efforts in the energy sector. This partnership reflects our shared commitment to the development of key strategic projects that will strengthen energy security and promote sustainable development not only in Bulgaria, but across the wider region. We deeply appreciate BSTDB’s support and expertise, and we look forward to continuing our successful cooperation in the years to come,” said Valentin Nikolov, CEO of Bulgarian Energy Holding.

Bulgarian Energy Holding EAD is the parent company of a group of subsidiaries and affiliates active in electricity generation, transmission, and supply, as well as natural gas transmission, supply, storage, and coal mining. BEH plays a central role in Bulgaria’s energy landscape, owning and operating the country’s main electricity generation assets, the national electricity transmission grid, and the gas transmission and transit network. As the public supplier of electricity and gas, it is a strategically vital institution for both domestic energy stability and regional energy cooperation.

The Black Sea Trade and Development Bank (BSTDB) is an international financial institution established by Albania, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bulgaria, Georgia, Greece, Moldova, Romania, Russia, Türkiye, and Ukraine. The BSTDB headquarters are in Thessaloniki, Greece. BSTDB supports economic development and regional cooperation by providing loans, credit lines, equity and guarantees for projects and trade financing in the public and private sectors in its member countries. The authorized capital of the Bank is EUR 3.45 billion. For information on BSTDB, visit www.bstdb.org.

Contact: Haroula Christodoulou

: @BSTDB

MIL OSI Global Banks –

July 8, 2025
MIL-OSI: Valeura Energy Inc.: Q2 2025 Operations and Financial Update
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

SINGAPORE, July 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Valeura Energy Inc. (TSX:VLE, OTCQX:VLERF) (“Valeura” or the “Company”) is pleased to provide an update on Q2 2025 operations.

Highlights
- Safe ongoing operations, with oil production averaging 21.4 mbbls/d⁽¹⁾ – maintaining full year production guidance of 23.0 – 25.5 mbbls/d;
- Revenue of US$129.3 million;
- Taxes of US$15.8 million paid, primarily in respect of the Jasmine asset. No further cash tax payments anticipated for the remainder of 2025;
- Cash position of US$241.9 million and no debt; and
- Final investment decision on the Wassana Field redevelopment and construction phase commenced.
(1) Working interest share oil production, before royalties.

Dr. Sean Guest, President and CEO commented:

“During Q2 2025 we demonstrated another safe quarter of ongoing production and drilling operations and took a positive final investment decision on our major redevelopment project at the Wassana field, which is now moving to the construction phase.

While production volumes are down quarter-on-quarter, our plan had always assumed that production would be weighted to the second half of the year and we are therefore maintaining our full-year production guidance range of 23.0 – 25.5 mbbls/d.

From a financial perspective, we continue to prioritise balance sheet strength, and firmly believe this will serve our stakeholders well as we pursue opportunities to add value. While the headwinds of lower global oil prices during the quarter are apparent in our revenue of US$129.3 million, we are continuing to invest while maintaining a strong cash position.”

Q2 2025 Update

Working interest share production before royalties averaged 21.4 mbbls/d during Q2 2025, a decrease of 10.2% from Q1 2025. Rates reflect the impact of planned downtime and natural declines at Valeura’s larger producing assets, which is consistent with the Company’s business plan. Q2 was anticipated to be the lowest production quarter of the year, and with rates weighted to the second half of 2025, the Company is maintaining its full year production guidance range of 23.0 – 25.5 mbbls/d.

Oil sales totalled 1.90 million bbls during Q2 2025. The Company recorded a net increase in oil inventory, as measured at the end of the quarter, to a total of 0.93 million bbls at June 30, 2025. In addition, a parcel of 0.24 million bbls of oil was sold just after the end of the quarter, on July 1, 2025.

Price realisations averaged US$67.95/bbl during Q2 2025, a US$0.67/bbl premium over the weighted average Brent crude oil benchmark. Realised price was down 14% from Q1 2025 given the significant drop in global oil prices.

Taxes for the Company’s Thai I concession (Jasmine) are due in May of each year for the prior full year, and US$15.8 million was duly paid during the quarter primarily in respect of this asset. Taxes for the Company’s Thai III concessions (Nong Yao, Manora, and Wassana) are due in May and August of each year, however taxable income for the current tax period (2H 2024) was fully offset by tax loss carry-forwards. Given the above, no further tax payments are expected in 2025.

Despite a relatively low oil price, a full quarter of spending on drilling operations, and scheduled Thai tax payments, Valeura’s cash position at June 30, 2025, was US$241.9 million (with no debt), up slightly from the previous quarter-end. In addition, US$19.6 million in revenue, relating to a lifting on June 25, 2025, was not received until early in July 2025. As a result, this US$19.6 million is not included in the revenue or the Company’s cash balance at June 30, 2025, but will be correctly accounted in the Q2 financials.

Operations Update
Production operations are continuing safely on Valeura’s four Gulf of Thailand fields, with no lost time injuries.

During the quarter, Valeura mobilised its contracted drilling rig to Block G11/48 (Nong Yao, 90% working interest). The drilling campaign is progressing as planned toward its objective of approximately 10 new development wells and is expected to be complete in Q4 2025. The campaign will entail new development wells drilled from each of the three Nong Yao wellhead facilities, and will therefore include the first ever infill development wells on the Nong Yao C platform, which the Company installed in 2024.

In May 2025, Valeura took a final investment decision on redevelopment the Wassana field in Licence G10/48 (100% interest). The project will entail deployment of a new central processing platform facility on the field, intended to increase production, reduce costs, and create a hub for eventual tie-in of potential additional satellite wellhead platforms. The project is on plan, and moving into its construction phase now. First production is planned for Q2 2027.

Results Timing
Valeura intends to release its full unaudited financial and operating results for Q2 2025 on August 7, 2025, and will discuss the results in more detail through a management webcast hosted later that day.

For further information, please contact:

Valeura Energy Inc. (General Corporate Enquiries)
+65 6373 6940
Sean Guest, President and CEO
Yacine Ben-Meriem, CFO
Contact@valeuraenergy.com

Valeura Energy Inc. (Investor and Media Enquiries)
+1 403 975 6752 / +44 7392 940495
Robin James Martin, Vice President, Communications and Investor Relations
IR@valeuraenergy.com

About the Company

Valeura Energy Inc. is a Canadian public company engaged in the exploration, development and production of petroleum and natural gas in Thailand and in Türkiye. The Company is pursuing a growth-oriented strategy and intends to re-invest into its producing asset portfolio and to deploy resources toward further organic and inorganic growth in Southeast Asia. Valeura aspires toward value accretive growth for stakeholders while adhering to high standards of environmental, social and governance responsibility.

Additional information relating to Valeura is also available on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca.

Advisory and Caution Regarding Forward-Looking Information

Certain information included in this news release constitutes forward-looking information under applicable securities legislation. Such forward-looking information is for the purpose of explaining management’s current expectations and plans relating to the future. Readers are cautioned that reliance on such information may not be appropriate for other purposes, such as making investment decisions. Forward-looking information typically contains statements with words such as “anticipate”, “believe”, “expect”, “plan”, “intend”, “estimate”, “propose”, “project”, “target” or similar words suggesting future outcomes or statements regarding an outlook.

Forward-looking information in this news release includes, but is not limited to, the Company’s anticipated full year 2025 guidance assumptions; no further cash tax payments being anticipated in 2025; timing and composition of future drilling campaigns; the effect of the Wassana redevelopment project on production, costs, and future growth of the G10/48 block; and timing for first production from the Wassana redevelopment project. Although the Company believes the expectations and assumptions reflected in such forward-looking information are reasonable, they may prove to be incorrect.

Forward-looking information is based on management’s current expectations and assumptions regarding, among other things: political stability of the areas in which the Company is operating; continued safety of operations and ability to proceed in a timely manner; continued operations of and approvals forthcoming from governments and regulators in a manner consistent with past conduct; ability to achieve extensions to licences in Thailand and Türkiye to support attractive development and resource recovery; future drilling activity on the required/expected timelines; the prospectivity of the Company’s lands; the continued favourable pricing and operating netbacks across its business; future production rates and associated operating netbacks and cash flow; decline rates; future sources of funding; future economic conditions; the impact of inflation of future costs; future currency exchange rates; interest rates; the ability to meet drilling deadlines and fulfil commitments under licences and leases; future commodity prices; the impact of the Russian invasion of Ukraine; the impact of conflicts in the Middle East; royalty rates and taxes; management’s estimate of cumulative tax losses being correct; future capital and other expenditures; the success obtained in drilling new wells and working over existing wellbores; the performance of wells and facilities; the availability of the required capital to funds its exploration, development and other operations, and the ability of the Company to meet its commitments and financial obligations; the ability of the Company to secure adequate processing, transportation, fractionation and storage capacity on acceptable terms; the capacity and reliability of facilities; the application of regulatory requirements respecting abandonment and reclamation; the recoverability of the Company’s reserves and contingent resources; future growth; the sufficiency of budgeted capital expenditures in carrying out planned activities; the impact of increasing competition; the availability and identification of mergers and acquisition opportunities; the ability to successfully negotiate and complete any mergers and acquisition opportunities; the ability to efficiently integrate assets and employees acquired through acquisitions; global energy policies going forward; international trade policies; future debt levels; and the Company’s continued ability to obtain and retain qualified staff and equipment in a timely and cost efficient manner. In addition, the Company’s work programmes and budgets are in part based upon expected agreement among joint venture partners and associated exploration, development and marketing plans and anticipated costs and sales prices, which are subject to change based on, among other things, the actual results of drilling and related activity, availability of drilling, offshore storage and offloading facilities and other specialised oilfield equipment and service providers, changes in partners’ plans and unexpected delays and changes in market conditions. Although the Company believes the expectations and assumptions reflected in such forward-looking information are reasonable, they may prove to be incorrect.

Forward-looking information involves significant known and unknown risks and uncertainties. Exploration, appraisal, and development of oil and natural gas reserves and resources are speculative activities and involve a degree of risk. A number of factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated by the Company including, but not limited to: the ability of management to execute its business plan or realise anticipated benefits from acquisitions; the risk of disruptions from public health emergencies and/or pandemics; competition for specialised equipment and human resources; the Company’s ability to manage growth; the Company’s ability to manage the costs related to inflation; disruption in supply chains; the risk of currency fluctuations; changes in interest rates, oil and gas prices and netbacks; the risk that the Company’s tax advisors’ and/or auditors’ assessment of the Company’s cumulative tax losses varies significantly from management’s expectations of the same; potential changes in joint venture partner strategies and participation in work programmes; uncertainty regarding the contemplated timelines and costs for work programme execution; the risks of disruption to operations and access to worksites; potential changes in laws and regulations, including international treaties and trade policies; the uncertainty regarding government and other approvals; counterparty risk; the risk that financing may not be available; risks associated with weather delays and natural disasters; and the risk associated with international activity. See the most recent annual information form and management’s discussion and analysis of the Company for a detailed discussion of the risk factors.

Certain forward-looking information in this news release may also constitute “financial outlook” within the meaning of applicable securities legislation. Financial outlook involves statements about Valeura’s prospective financial performance or position and is based on and subject to the assumptions and risk factors described above in respect of forward-looking information generally as well as any other specific assumptions and risk factors in relation to such financial outlook noted in this news release. Such assumptions are based on management’s assessment of the relevant information currently available, and any financial outlook included in this news release is made as of the date hereof and provided for the purpose of helping readers understand Valeura’s current expectations and plans for the future. Readers are cautioned that reliance on any financial outlook may not be appropriate for other purposes or in other circumstances and that the risk factors described above or other factors may cause actual results to differ materially from any financial outlook.

The forward-looking information contained in this news release is made as of the date hereof and the Company undertakes no obligation to update publicly or revise any forward-looking information, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, unless required by applicable securities laws. The forward-looking information contained in this news release is expressly qualified by this cautionary statement.

This news release does not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy securities in any jurisdiction, including where such offer would be unlawful. This news release is not for distribution or release, directly or indirectly, in or into the United States, Ireland, the Republic of South Africa or Japan or any other jurisdiction in which its publication or distribution would be unlawful.

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

This information is provided by Reach, the non-regulatory press release distribution service of RNS, part of the London Stock Exchange. Terms and conditions relating to the use and distribution of this information may apply. For further information, please contact rns@lseg.com or visit www.rns.com.

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July 8, 2025
MIL-OSI: Epiq Bolsters its Leadership of Class Action Administration in the UK and Europe with the Acquisition of Case Pilots

Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

NEW YORK, July 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Epiq announced today that it has acquired Case Pilots, one of the UK’s leading claims administration companies.

Epiq is the world’s leading class actions and claims administrator and the largest in North America. The firm’s stellar reputation is evidenced through the successful management and distribution of some of the largest settlements in history. With over 30 years’ experience, clients rely on the deep bench of Epiq experts for guidance in driving cases forward and helping to deliver positive outcomes in the highest-profile and most-complex collective actions in the world.

Epiq has been supporting Class Representatives and law firms bringing collective actions in the UK since the Consumer Rights Act was passed in 2015. In addition to building on the expertise and technology solutions delivered to clients, this acquisition expands Epiq’s offering in the market to include the administration of group litigation, reinforcing its position as a global leader in the space.

Case Pilots employees have joined Epiq, including Co-founder and CEO Clare Ducksbury, who will now serve as Senior Vice President, Epiq Class Action Solutions Europe, and Co-founder and Chief Information Officer Clinton Smith, who will join Epiq’s product development team in a leadership role. The Case Pilots team has a solid track record of providing strategic consulting advice to law firms tackling the challenges posed by collective actions in the UK and Continental Europe.

Nicole Hamann, President of the Class Action, Remediation, and Mass Tort business at Epiq, said, “The acquisition of Case Pilots marks a significant milestone and reinforces and expands the ability of Epiq to deliver claims management services to clients across the globe by strengthening our foothold in the UK and Europe. The excellent reputations of Clare, Clinton, and the Case Pilots team in the UK market is well-earned and we look forward to what we will accomplish together for our clients.”

Commenting on the acquisition, Clare Ducksbury said, “We are delighted to be joining forces with Epiq, who is the global leader in this space, and we look forward to expanding the breadth of technology solutions and expertise that we can offer to our much-valued clients. Our team has a strong track record of supporting group and collective actions in the UK and Europe, and we are all very excited about what’s ahead.”

Epiq Class Action and Claims Solutions operates globally including in the US, UK, Canada, Australia and Europe. Epiq has been ranked first among claims administrators by Institutional Shareholder Services Securities Class Action Services for the last seven years, having administered most of the largest US class actions settlements exceeding a total of $35 billion in value. Leveraging advanced technology and rigorous data security protocols, Epiq works with the Courts, settling parties and class members to efficiently and securely manage and distribute class action and mass tort settlements.

About Epiq
Epiq, a technology and services leader, takes on large-scale and complex tasks for corporate legal departments, law firms, and business professionals by integrating people, process, technology, and data. Clients rely on Epiq to streamline legal and compliance, settlement, and business administration workflows to drive efficiency, minimize risk, and improve cost savings. With a presence in 19 countries, our values define who we are and how we partner with clients and communities. Learn how Epiq and its 6,100 people worldwide create meaningful change at www.epiqglobal.com.

Press Contact
Carrie Trent
Epiq, Senior Director of Communications and Public Relations
Carrie.Trent@epiqglobal.com

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July 8, 2025
MIL-OSI: Zscaler Extends Zero Trust Platform to Enable Cellular Communications for IoT/OT with simply a SIM card – No VPN or software

Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

SAN JOSE, Calif., July 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Zscaler, Inc. (NASDAQ:ZS), the leader in cloud security, today extends the AI-powered Zscaler Zero Trust Exchange™ platform with the launch of Zscaler Cellular. This easy to install innovation enables Zero Trust communication for IoT and OT devices using only a cellular SIM card—eliminating the need for additional software or ineffective VPN connections. Zscaler Cellular delivers resilient connectivity by ensuring IoT/OT devices automatically connect to any cellular network globally, while providing zero attack surface by isolating each device on its own private island, with all connections securely routed through the Zscaler platform.

“Zscaler pioneered Zero Trust architecture; first with the introduction of Zero Trust for Users, then with Zero Trust for Cloud, followed by Zero Trust for Branch,” said Nathan Howe, Group VP of Emerging Technologies at Zscaler. “With the introduction of Zscaler Cellular, we have extended the power of the Zero Trust Exchange to IoT and OT devices with an easy ‘install and go’ SIM card that securely connects to any cellular network. This innovative solution provides customers with resilient connectivity, isolates each device to remove the attack surface, and ensures all inbound and outbound connections are protected through the Zero Trust Exchange.”

As enterprises rapidly deploy IoT/OT devices across diverse environments, traditional firewall and VPN-based security models fail to meet the demands of today’s mobile and distributed organizations, leaving devices exposed to cyber threats. Legacy approaches rely on costly infrastructure that cannot scale and cellular networks by themselves aren’t designed to enforce Zero Trust principals resulting in security blind spots and expanding attack surfaces.

“Zscaler Cellular solved our long-standing challenge: how to effectively secure the IoT and mobile devices that we deploy at clients’ and customers’ properties,” said Brian Shelby, Director of IT Infrastructure and Cybersecurity at Maverick Transportation. “We need to operate these tablets, time-tracking devices, and more on sites where we have no control over the networking options provided or the operating environment, and without adding software agents or using remote access VPNs. The solution allowed us to create device-bound authentication through Zscaler. This became our test case, and after equipping kiosks with Zscaler Cellular, our Zero Trust policies are enforced through the Zscaler Cellular Edge. The lines are gone, the employee experience is better, our business is still protected, and we don’t need a software agent or VPN on the device.”

Partnering with Telcos to Build a Foundation for Zero Trust Security at Scale

Zscaler partners with leading telecommunications companies to bring advanced Zero Trust security to cellular-connected devices. By leveraging the Zscaler Zero Trust Exchange platform with telecom infrastructure, Zscaler Cellular delivers secure, scalable, and seamless connectivity for IoT and OT devices. Through solutions like Zscaler Cellular and Zscaler Cellular Edge, and collaborations with providers such as Stacuity and BT, enterprises gain managed security services that address the unique challenges of securing distributed, cellular-connected environments. These partnerships ensure organizations can extend Zero Trust principles across global cellular networks, reducing risks and enabling secure digital transformation at scale.

“Zscaler Cellular represents a significant advancement in IoT and mobile security,” said Zeus Kerravala, founder and principal analyst, ZK Research. “By leveraging Zero Trust with cellular networks, Zscaler helps eliminate longstanding visibility and control gaps that have plagued enterprises for years. It’s the first solution I’ve seen that brings cloud-scale security to every connected device—with the simplicity of activating a SIM.”

Availability

Zscaler Cellular is available globally in August 2025. The solution is already in use by leading organizations including Sandvik and Maverick Transportation, with additional customers to be announced.

Read the blog by Maverick Transportation: Maverick Transportation Puts Zero Trust Cellular in High Gear

About Zscaler

Zscaler (NASDAQ: ZS) accelerates digital transformation so customers can be more agile, efficient, resilient, and secure. The Zscaler Zero Trust Exchange protects thousands of customers from cyberattacks and data loss by securely connecting users, devices, and applications in any location. Distributed across more than 150 data centers globally, the SASE-based Zero Trust Exchange is the world’s largest in-line cloud security platform.

Zscaler™ and the other trademarks listed at https://www.zscaler.com/legal/trademarks are either (i) registered trademarks or service marks or (ii) trademarks or service marks of Zscaler, Inc. in the United States and/or other countries. Any other trademarks are the properties of their respective owners.

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July 8, 2025
MIL-OSI Africa: President Ramaphosa responds to United States (US) tariffs announcement

Source: APO

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President Cyril Ramaphosa has noted the correspondence from President Donald Trump on the unilateral imposition of a 30% trade tariff against South Africa. The President has further noted that South Africa is one of a number of countries to have received this communication on 7 July 2025.

This 30% tariff is based on a particular interpretation of the balance of trade between South Africa and the United States. This contested interpretation forms part of the issues under consideration by the negotiating teams from South Africa and the United States. Accordingly, South Africa maintains that the 30% reciprocal tariff is not an accurate representation of available trade data. In our interpretation of the available trade data, the average tariff imported goods entering South Africa stands at 7.6%. Importantly, 56% of goods enter South Africa at 0% most favoured nation tariff, with 77% of US goods entering the South African market under the 0% duty.

South Africa will continue with its diplomatic efforts towards a more balanced and mutually beneficial trade relationship with the United States. We welcome the commitment by the US government, that the 30% tariff is subject to modification at the back of the conclusion of our negotiations with the United States.

South Africa has continued to engage the United States, most recently at a meeting held on the side-lines of the US-Africa Summit on 23 June 2025 in Luanda. It was at this meeting where South Africa learned of a template with which the US wishes to engage sub-Saharan Africa on matters of trade. The South African negotiating team still awaits this template, however, President Ramaphosa has instructed the team urgently engage with the US on the basis of the Framework Deal that South Africa submitted to the US on 20 May 2025. This Framework deal addresses the issues initially raised by the US, including South Africa’s supposed trade surplus, unfair trade practices and lack of reciprocity from the US.

The President urges government trade negotiations teams and South African companies to accelerate their diversification efforts in order to promote better resilience in both global supply chains and the South African economy.

Distributed by APO Group on behalf of The Presidency of the Republic of South Africa.

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July 8, 2025
MIL-OSI Africa: Parliamentary Leaders Hail Sierra Leone’s President Julius Maada Bio’s Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Chairmanship in Historic Show of Unity

Source: APO

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The parliamentary leadership of Sierra Leone’s two main political parties, the ruling Sierra Leone People’s Party (SLPP) and the opposition All People’s Congress (APC), paid a joint courtesy call on His Excellency President Dr Julius Maada Bio at State House to formally congratulate him on his recent election as Chairman of the ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and Government.

The visitors were introduced by Chief Minister Dr David Moinina Sengeh, who explained that the Members of Parliament had come to express their appreciation for the President’s efforts in elevating Sierra Leone’s image on the international stage through his new leadership role in the sub-regional body.

Hon. Matthew Sahr Nyuma, Majority Leader and Leader of Government Business in Parliament, thanked President Bio for granting the audience. He disclosed that the joint visit followed internal consultations between SLPP and APC parliamentary leadership, who unanimously agreed to formally congratulate the President on his election.

Hon. Nyuma underscored the collaborative relationship between the Executive and the Legislature and appealed for more regular engagements with the President, not only on constitutional grounds, but also in recognition of the strong working relationship that currently exists between Parliament and the Executive.

Speaking on behalf of the opposition APC, Hon. Abdul Kargbo congratulated President Bio for the international recognition and praised him for entrusting leadership roles to young people. “We are proud as a nation of your achievement. As Members of Parliament, we recognise our roles, but we remain open and committed to the development of Sierra Leone,” he said.

He noted that all government bills that have been tabled in Parliament and were in the national interest have been passed expeditiously. He attributed this to teamwork, political maturity, and shared patriotism, which have contributed to a relatively calm and productive parliamentary environment.

In his response, President Julius Maada Bio thanked the SLPP and APC parliamentary leadership for their gesture, describing it as a demonstration of patriotism, unity, and national solidarity. “Your coming together, across party lines, to congratulate me on my ECOWAS leadership shows maturity and a common commitment to Sierra Leone,” he remarked.

President Bio reiterated that his successes were not personal achievements but national victories. “What we’ve accomplished is not about me, it is about Sierra Leone. These milestones reflect the work we are all doing together,” he said.

He expressed appreciation for the oversight role played by the opposition, acknowledging that constructive criticism helps sharpen governance and reinforces the democratic process. “Your critical voice in Parliament keeps us accountable, especially on national development, peace, and cohesion.”

President Bio encouraged Members of Parliament to continue leveraging their collective strength to advance national development. “We are smart people. With diverse views from different political parties, we can take bold, effective decisions to keep development at the center of our national agenda.”

He called for a readjustment of political ideologies towards cooperation and mutual respect, citing the importance of reducing political tension and promoting development-focused dialogue. The President proposed a national dialogue to define a long-term development agenda that every future administration would prioritize for the country’s benefit.

President Bio concluded by expressing gratitude for the visit and the congratulatory message from the Parliament.

Distributed by APO Group on behalf of State House Sierra Leone.

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July 8, 2025
MIL-OSI: Consensus estimates ahead of Q2 2025
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

Alm. Brand Group hereby publish consensus estimates prior to the announcement of the Q2 results.

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July 8, 2025
MIL-Evening Report: Interest rates are on hold at 3.85%, as the Reserve Bank opts for caution over mortgage relief

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Stella Huangfu, Associate Professor, School of Economics, University of Sydney

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The Reserve Bank of Australia has kept the cash rate at 3.85%, after cutting it in February and May.

Those earlier moves were aimed at supporting the economy as growth slowed and inflation eased. This time, however, the bank chose to pause, signalling a more cautious stance.

The decision will be hard for the millions of mortgage holders and aspiring home owners who were hoping for a cut.

But as the bank’s monetary policy board explained:

the board judged that it could wait for a little more information to confirm that inflation remains on track to reach 2.5% on a sustainable basis.

The decision surprised many. Financial markets had priced in a 90% chance of a rate cut and the big four banks – ANZ, Westpac, Commonwealth and NAB – had forecast an easing in July.

On Tuesday afternoon Treasurer Jim Chalmers, would not be drawn on whether the bank had made the right decision but did say:

it was not the result millions of Australians were hoping for or what the market was expecting.

By holding steady, the bank is signalling it is not yet fully convinced inflation is returning to target and is prepared to wait for further evidence before cutting again.

The bank also cautioned that uncertainty in the world economy remains elevated, with the final scope of trade tariffs yet to play out.

What’s behind this surprise decision?

The economy grew just 0.2% in the March quarter, with annual growth slowing to 1.3%. This was well below trend and even weaker than the 0.6% pace recorded in the December quarter. The data points to a clear loss of momentum.

Consumer spending has also remained soft. Retail sales rose only 0.2% in May, following flat or falling results in the two previous months.

Food spending declined, and sales of household goods were unchanged. Many households are still feeling the squeeze from high interest rates, rising living costs, and low confidence in the economy.

Inflation has continued to ease. May’s inflation figures showed headline inflation falling to 2.1%, while the Reserve Bank’s preferred trimmed mean – dropped to 2.4% – the lowest since late 2021.

The trimmed mean is a measure of underlying inflation that excludes the most extreme price changes (both increases and decreases) in the consumer price index basket to give a clearer picture of inflation trends.

Price pressures have eased across both goods and services, with no signs of wage-driven or second-round inflation taking hold.

Despite this, the bank decided to pause. While inflation is generally in line with its forecasts, the bank noted:

the June quarter CPI [consumer price index] figures were slightly stronger than expected at the margin.

With rates already cut twice this year and broader economic conditions evolving as expected, the Reserve Bank judged it could wait for more data before making its next move.

What happens next?

Markets still expect two more cuts this year – in August and November – which would bring the cash rate down to 3.35% by the end of 2025. But this depends on how inflation, wages and the job market evolve.

Wage growth is slowing. Private sector wages rose 3.3% over the year to March, the slowest pace since mid-2022.

The unemployment rate stayed at 4.1% in May, with little change in how many people are working or looking for jobs. The job market is still solid, but signs of slowing are emerging.

The Reserve Bank is likely to move carefully. While inflation pressures have eased, the board wants to be sure prices stay within its 2 to 3% target band. It’s also keeping an eye on the housing market. Home prices rose 0.4% in June and are now up 4.6% over the year.

That renewed strength, helped by earlier rate cuts and limited supply, could make future decisions more complicated.

Global conditions still matter

As the monetary policy board noted, “uncertainty in the world economy remains elevated”. Slowing global growth and fragile trade conditions are adding to the complexity of the bank’s task.

In Europe, economic growth is expected to reach just 0.9% this year, well below historical norms.

China’s recovery also remains uneven, despite authorities targeting 5% growth. Weak private investment and ongoing challenges in the property sector continue to weigh on momentum.

Meanwhile, global trade has stalled. The World Trade Organization expects trade volumes to fall 0.2% this year as tensions and tariffs continue to disrupt supply chains. Ongoing trade threats between the United States and China are also hurting investment and weighing on key Australian exports like resources and education.

Tuesday’s decision to hold the cash rate steady highlights the Reserve Bank’s cautious approach in a shifting economic environment.

Growth is soft, inflation has eased back within the target band, and household spending remains under pressure. But with inflation data slightly stronger than expected, the bank is choosing to wait for more confirmation before cutting again.

This isn’t a change in direction – it’s a pause for more information. The message remains clear: the Reserve Bank is prepared to act, but only when the data warrant it.

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

– ref. Interest rates are on hold at 3.85%, as the Reserve Bank opts for caution over mortgage relief – https://theconversation.com/interest-rates-are-on-hold-at-3-85-as-the-reserve-bank-opts-for-caution-over-mortgage-relief-260310

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July 8, 2025
Wartime innovation boosts Israeli defence tech growth, drawing global interest

Source: Government of India

Source: Government of India (4)

Israeli army reservist Zach Bergerson felt he had to take action when he saw fellow soldiers having to rely on their eyes and ears to detect swarms of enemy drones overhead.

So the high-tech professional, 36, developed a wearable device that uses mobile phone technology to warn troops of aerial threats. Like other reservists, Bergerson has leveraged his civilian expertise and military experience to bolster Israel’s defence industry.

Known as SkyHoop, his startup has since emerged from stealth mode – a period when startups typically work in secrecy – to be piloted in Ukraine with discussions under way for a trial by the U.S. Defense Department.

While U.S. President Donald Trump brokers a Gaza ceasefire, Israeli startups like Bergerson’s are drawing investment from U.S. and Israeli venture capital firms and looking to build on a growing European market for Israeli defence exports.

More than a third of all defence tech startups registered with the country’s Startup Nation Central, an organization that tracks Israeli innovation, were created since a deadly Hamas attack on Israel on October 7, 2023, launched the war in Gaza.

In June, while Israel attacked Iranian nuclear and ballistic missile targets, their 12-day air war highlighted the efficacy of Israel’s aerial defences. Israel successfully intercepted 86% of Iran’s ballistic missile launches, the Defence Ministry said.

The changing nature of war has led to shifts in defence procurement worldwide. Western armies demand new battle-tested technology, refined by soldiers in combat. Some 20% of Israeli reservists work in the robust high-tech sector.

Israeli defence startups have drawn investment from major American venture capital firms that previously avoided the sector as it was considered riskier and mired in regulation. Israeli VC firms have emerged as well to invest in defence.

Lital Leshem, an Israeli reservist, in December co-founded Protego Ventures, a fund that has studied some 160 defence companies and raised around $100 million. She expects the fund will invest in around four companies by year’s end.

“Reservists are coming out of the battlefield and are actually putting together new companies to solve real problems that they have experienced in real time on the battlefield,” Leshem told Reuters.

These companies will face major challenges scaling up to the global market and overcoming regulatory hurdles, Leshem said, but she predicts that, like Israel’s cyber industry, it is a field in which Israeli entrepreneurs can thrive.

These startups formerly viewed the U.S. as the “holy grail” for their target market, Leshem said, but that is also changing.

EYES ON EUROPE

Israeli startups are hoping to benefit from Trump’s demand that European countries take over from the U.S. more of the burden of defending their continent.

Under a new NATO defence spending plan, countries will spend 5% of GDP – up from 2% – on defence. The figure includes 3.5% of GDP on “core defence” such as weapons and troops and 1.5% on security-related investments.

Such an increase – to be phased in over 10 years – will mean hundreds of billions of dollars more spending on defence.

Israel’s defence exports hit a record $14.8 billion in 2024, according to Defence Ministry figures released last month, while exports to Europe comprised more than 50% of these sales, up from 35% in 2023.

Despite calls from some countries to boycott Israeli weapons, “when one side is purchasing, in the end, they want to buy the best product possible,” said Reserve Brigadier General Yair Kulas, head of the Defence Ministry International Defence Cooperation Directorate.

Largely as a result of the Russia-Ukraine war, Kulas said, European states are upgrading their militaries, sending older equipment to Ukraine and replacing it with new products, many of them from Israel. Kulas said the story of Israeli weapons exports is also part of a larger global trend.

The political backlash is worrisome, Kulas said, because on the one hand Israel’s innovation is groundbreaking and world-class but there has been a “delegitimization of Israel”.

More than 57,000 Palestinians have been killed, most of them civilians, local health officials have said, in the 21 months since Israel launched its assault on Gaza, displacing the population and leaving the territory in ruins.

“I don’t know how it will impact the results in 2025,” Kulas told Reuters. He said it is “certainly a huge challenge.”

Avi Hasson from Startup Nation Central said the surge of new defence startups created by reservists is reminiscent of a technological revolution 20 years ago that would later evolve into smartphones.

Startups may prompt larger Israeli defence companies such as ElbitESLT.TA, Rafael and Israel Aerospace Industries to either try to acquire more Israeli startups and help bring them up to scale or develop their own technology at a faster pace.

“We are now in a different world,” Hasson told Reuters.

(Reuters)

July 8, 2025
MIL-OSI Russia: “Feat Through the Years”: Exhibition Dedicated to Heroes of the Past and Present Opened at St. Petersburg State University | St. Petersburg State University

Translation. Region: Russian Federal

Source: Saint Petersburg State University –

An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article.

In his welcoming speech, Vice-Rector for International Affairs of St. Petersburg University Sergey Vladimirovich Andryushin emphasized the importance of the project and thanked the students for their contribution to preserving the historical truth: “You are doing very important work. Thanks to your initiative, the memory of the exploits of our heroes and the most important, fundamental events in the history of our Motherland is preserved. It is very important that this understanding is passed on to new generations. I hope that in the future there will be even more such projects.”

The exhibition presents photographs and personal stories of combatants. The main objective of the exhibition is to draw a parallel between the exploits of past and present servicemen and to tell about their selflessness. The students who organized the project are convinced that modern Russian servicemen have the same heroic character as their ancestors, who valiantly fought the enemy, crossed rivers, and stormed Berlin.

The opening of the exhibition “Feat Through the Years” became part of the University’s large-scale program dedicated to the 80th anniversary of Victory in the Great Patriotic War. Throughout 2025, St. Petersburg University will host thematic lectures, concerts, and memorial meetings:

Thus, one of the stands tells about the exploits of the heroes of the Great Patriotic War, machine gunner Alexander Matrosov and Hero of Russia, reconnaissance company commander Senior Lieutenant Maxim Peskov, who died sacrificing their lives in order to save their comrades in arms.

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Vice-Rector for Educational Work at St. Petersburg State University Vladimir Aleksandrovich Savinov noted that the exhibition allows us to understand the inseparable connection between times: “Such exhibitions at our university are not only a tribute to the heroes of the Great Patriotic War and the special military operation, but also a living connection between times. Now such projects are needed by the entire country, all our citizens, especially those who are at the front today.”

The exhibition pays special attention to the continuity of generations, as well as the role of the rear in bringing Victory closer. The exhibition is regularly updated with materials about new heroes, including doctors who saved the lives of their compatriots. Concluding the ceremony, Associate Professor of St. Petersburg University Alexander Petrovich Alekseenko emphasized the importance of preserving traditional spiritual and moral values: “Historical memory, service to the Fatherland and respect for the exploits of the defenders of the Motherland are fundamental values that the University strives to convey to its students and the entire society.”

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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July 8, 2025
MIL-OSI: Infinitesima Metron®3D 300mm System Released for In-line Process Control by Leading DRAM Manufacturer
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

News Highlights
- Ultra-fast, in-line atomic force microscope (AFM), the Metron_®^3D, goes online for advanced DRAM manufacturing at SK hynix in Korea
- The Metron_®^3D is able to generate images at speeds 10× that of a typical AFM, suitable for the rapid pace of high-volume manufacturing (HVM)
ABINGDON, United Kingdom, July 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Infinitesima today announced that SK hynix, a full stack artificial intelligence (AI) memory provider, has adopted the Metron _®^3D 300mm in-line wafer metrology system and released it for use in volume production. The Metron^3D provides three-dimensional (3D) process control with sub-nanometre accuracy, crucial for fabrication of SK hynix’s next-generation memory devices.

The release to production follows an extensive evaluation period, applying the system for characterization across multiple process steps.

Mr. Young-Hyun Choi, Head of DMI (Defect Analysis, Metrology and Inspection Technology), stated, “Three-dimensional process control at the nano-scale level is becoming increasingly important to ensure high yield in advanced DRAM processes. Infinitesima’s Metron_®^3D has demonstrated excellent sub-nanometre 3D metrology with the required cost-of-ownership necessary for HVM implementation.”

The Metron_®^3D features Infinitesima’s proprietary Rapid Probe Microscope™ (RPM™) technology that provides AFM measurement capability at 10× to 100× typical AFM throughput. The system’s capabilities also include fully automated wafer, data, and probe handling, making it optimal for in-line volume production of semiconductor devices. The investment in this metrology solution highlights SK hynix’s commitment to maintaining technical leadership in the development and manufacture of computer memory.

“We are delighted to be working with SK hynix; their support and guidance has enabled rapid qualification of our Metron_®^3D system and deployment in HVM,” stated Peter Jenkins, Infinitesima President & CEO.

About Infinitesima

Infinitesima Limited is a UK-based leader in advanced metrology solutions for the semiconductor industry. The company has pioneered an innovative technology combining atomic force microscopy’s 3-dimensional surface detection capability, high-speed laser activation, and the accuracy of interferometry, the RPM™ (Rapid Probe Microscope), protected by an extensive patent portfolio.

Semiconductor manufacturers increasingly require higher-resolution 3D metrology solutions to control next-generation processes that cannot be addressed by current optical and electron beam techniques. Infinitesima has introduced a high-speed metrology system, Metron_®^3D, featuring the company’s patented RPM™ technology, to address the growing customer need for in-line sub-nanometre* 3D process control. For more information, visit www.infinitesima.com.

* 1 nanometre (nm) is 10^-9of a meter; a single silicon atom is ~0.2 nm in diameter.

About SK hynix

SK hynix Inc., headquartered in Korea, is the world’s top tier semiconductor supplier offering Dynamic Random Access Memory chips (“DRAM”) and flash memory chips (“NAND flash”) for a wide range of distinguished customers globally. The Company’s shares are traded on the Korea Exchange, and the Global Depository shares are listed on the Luxembourg Stock Exchange. Further information about SK hynix is available at www.skhynix.com, news.skhynix.com.

Company contacts

James Robinson, Product Marketing, Director

james.robinson@infinitesima.com

Peter Jenkins, President & CEO

peter.jenkins@infinitesima.com

www.infinitesima.com

https://www.linkedin.com/company/6717920

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July 8, 2025
MIL-OSI: GHO Capital to acquire FotoFinder Systems
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

GHO Capital to acquire FotoFinder Systems

Acquisition aligns with GHO’s strategy of investing in high growth areas of the MedTech market to improve healthcare outcomes
- FotoFinder Systems is the market leader and pioneer in dermoscopy and total body mapping, offering software/AI-enabled skin imaging devices for skin cancer detection and dermatology
- The Company is well-positioned in a growing market driven by increasing skin cancer incidence, an ageing population, and growing awareness of preventative skin health
- GHO is uniquely positioned to unlock FotoFinder’s next phase of growth through its transatlantic platform and operational expertise —supporting further global expansion and broader commercialisation into adjacent segments such as aesthetics
London, UK – 8 July 2025: GHO Capital Partners LLP (“GHO”), the European specialist investor in global healthcare, today announces that it has signed an agreement to acquire a majority holding in FotoFinder Systems (“FotoFinder” or the “Company”), the global market leader in analogue & digital dermatoscopes, total body photography systems and diagnostic software & AI for skin cancer detection and dermatology, expanding its portfolio of MedTech companies innovating in high growth therapeutic areas.

Founded in 1991 and headquartered in Bad Birnbach, Bavaria, FotoFinder is a pioneer in advanced skin imaging systems and AI-powered diagnostic software, serving clinicians across Europe, the US, and RoW via its direct sales channel and extensive distributor network. Following the acquisition of US-based DermLite in 2024 —the global leader in analogue dermatoscopes based in Aliso Viejo, California — the Company has built a unique platform spanning the full spectrum of skin imaging technologies, from handheld analogue and digital devices to software/AI solutions and fully automated total body mapping systems. FotoFinder’s strong R&D capabilities have driven decades of product innovation and market leadership, delivering best-in-class imaging quality, design, usability, and software/AI — including the first and only MDR-certified AI-assisted dermatoscope in the EU.

Ken Eichmann and Stuart Quin, Partners at GHO Capital, commented: “We are delighted to announce the acquisition of FotoFinder, a pioneer in advanced skin imaging and AI-enabled diagnostic software. GHO identified FotoFinder through its sub-sector origination efforts and has teamed up with Munich-based EMZ Partners in a bilateral transaction to accelerate growth. FotoFinder, headquartered in Bavaria and founded by Andreas Mayer and family, recently merged with DermLite, based in California and founded by John Bottjer, Nizar Mullani and Thorsten Trotzenberg, to create the global market leader in dermoscopy devices. We are excited to partner with Andreas, John and the combined FotoFinder/DermLite team, along with our partners at EMZ, to leverage our experience of scaling international healthcare platforms.”

Andreas Mayer, Chief Executive Officer of FotoFinder, said: “I am proud of the legacy that we have built since I founded FotoFinder together with my father over thirty years ago. Over the past three decades, we have grown into the global leader in skin-imaging solutions, which is a testament to the best-in-class quality of our offerings, our innovative AI-backed technology and our world-class R&D capabilities. GHO’s investment represents an inflexion point for the business, with its specialist healthcare industry expertise and unrivalled network, we believe GHO is the ideal partner to support the Company in unlocking this next phase of growth. We look forward to working closely with Jan and the rest of the team as we continue to develop our global expansion strategy.”

Klaus Maurer, Senior Partner at EMZ, said: “Since our investment in FotoFinder three years ago the Company has achieved continued growth, underpinned by its expanded presence in the US market through DermLite. After extensive discussions and close alignment between GHO, FotoFinder, and EMZ on the Company’s strategic direction, we believe we have laid out the best possible foundation for its future success. With its unrivalled transatlantic expertise and extensive global network, we believe now is the optimal time for GHO to lead the charge on unlocking the synergies between FotoFinder and DermLite and accelerating the growth trajectory of the overall business.”

Rising skin cancer incidence, an ageing population, and growing patient awareness for regular skin check-ups is driving the increased use of dermoscopy devices. With over 1.8 million new skin cancer cases diagnosed globally each year, there is a growing need for effective tools to support diagnosis and improve diagnostic workflows to support a critical shortage of dermatologists worldwide. FotoFinder’s cost-effective technology shortens diagnostic timelines, streamlines workflows, and supports better clinical decision-making—positioning the Company to meet growing global demand and improve outcomes in skin cancer detection and broader dermatological care.

With an existing global footprint and best-in-class product portfolio, FotoFinder is strongly positioned for continued growth across global markets. GHO’s unique capabilities in scaling healthcare businesses will allow the Company to further expand its international presence, build on existing synergies between FotoFinder and DermLite to create a fully integrated global platform, continue to deliver technology innovation and accelerate expansion into adjacent markets such as aesthetics, leveraging its existing commercial infrastructure and technology.

As part of the acquisition, GHO Operating Partner Jan De Witte will join FotoFinder’s Board of Directors as Chairman. Jan will work closely with FotoFinder’s management team to continue to deliver significant growth of the business, leveraging his experience and knowledge in the medical imaging space.

Transaction details
The transaction is expected to close in the coming weeks, subject to standard regulatory approvals. FotoFinder is currently majority owned by EMZ Partners. Alongside GHO’s equity commitment, EMZ Partners and management will reinvest to hold a minority position.

Advisors
GHO was advised by Hengeler Mueller and Choate Hall & Stewart LLP (Legal), Alvarez & Marsal (Financial & Tax), L.E.K. Consulting (Commercial), Deloitte (ESG) and Palo Alto Strategy Group (Technology).

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Further information:

GHO Capital Partners LLP

T +44 20 3700 7440

E IR@ghocapital.com

About GHO Capital

Global Healthcare Opportunities, or GHO Capital Partners LLP, is a leading specialist healthcare investment advisor based in London. We apply global capabilities and perspectives to unlock high growth healthcare opportunities, targeting Pan-European and transatlantic internationalisation to build market leading businesses of strategic global value. Our proven investment track record reflects the unrivalled depth of our industry expertise and network. We partner with strong management teams to generate long-term sustainable value, improving the efficiency of healthcare delivery to enable better, faster, more accessible healthcare. For further information, please visit www.ghocapital.com.

About FotoFinder

Founded in 1991 and headquartered in Bad Birnbach, Bavaria, FotoFinder is a leading manufacturer of cutting-edge skin imaging solutions. The Company provides systems that support early skin cancer detection through Automated Total Body Mapping (ATBM), Artificial Intelligence (AI), and digital dermoscopy. Since 2024, DermLite has been part of the FotoFinder Group. Established in 1999 and based in Aliso Viejo, California, DermLite revolutionized dermoscopy with polarized and hybrid handheld dermatoscopes. With subsidiaries in Italy and the U.S., and a strong global partner network, the FotoFinder Group serves healthcare professionals worldwide, empowering the dermatology community with sophisticated, intuitive solutions that integrate seamlessly into daily practice.

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July 8, 2025
MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: Paul Lam visits the Netherlands

Source: Hong Kong Information Services

Secretary for Justice Paul Lam began his European visit in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, on Sunday by meeting international organisations, judges from the International Court of Justice (ICJ), government officials and the local business community.

Upon his arrival, Mr Lam met Hong Kong people and overseas Chinese organisation representatives living in the Netherlands and Luxembourg to learn about their work and life, and shared with them Hong Kong’s latest developments in various areas.

After arriving at The Hague the next day, he visited the Hague Conference on Private International Law (HCCH) and met Secretary General of the HCCH Christophe Bernasconi.

Mr Lam thanked the HCCH for its support for the secondment programme of legal professionals of the Department of Justice (DoJ) and exchanged views on further strengthening the co-operation between the DoJ and the HCCH, including hosting an international conference about the Hague Conventions during Hong Kong Legal Week in December.

During a meeting with Secretary General of the Ministry of Justice & Security of the Netherlands Anneke Van Dijk and officials, Mr Lam introduced the latest developments of Hong Kong and discussed issues such as the development and direction of international legal co-operation.

Afterwards, he had a lunch meeting with the Ambassador Extraordinary & Plenipotentiary of the People’s Republic of China to the Kingdom of the Netherlands Tan Jian.

In the afternoon, Mr Lam visited the ICJ of the United Nations and met ICJ President Yuji Iwasawa, to exchange views on the latest developments in international dispute resolution, including the establishment of the International Organization for Mediation with its headquarters in Hong Kong. They also shared views on the training of international legal experts and professionals.

At the Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA) Mr Lam discussed the co-operation between the DoJ and the PCA in the fields of capacity building and international law with PCA Secretary-General Marcin Czepelak.

In the evening, he attended a business seminar and dinner organised by the Netherlands Hong Kong Business Association, and shared with about 100 participants Hong Kong’s distinctive advantage of enjoying the strong support of the motherland while being closely connected to the world under the “one country, two systems” principle.

The justice chief stressed that Hong Kong’s legal system is credible and reputable, user-friendly, and closely tied with Mainland China and other parts of the world, making Hong Kong’s legal system exceptional among other common law peers.

Mr Lam will be in Paris for the second leg of his European visit today.

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July 8, 2025
MIL-Evening Report: The US has high hopes for a new Gaza ceasefire, but Israel’s long-term aims seem far less peaceful

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Ali Mamouri, Research Fellow, Middle East Studies, Deakin University

US President Donald Trump has hosted Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for dinner at the White House, where he has declared talks to end the war in Gaza are “going along very well”.

In turn, Netanyahu revealed he has nominated Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize, saying:

he is forging peace as we speak, in one country, in one region, after the other.

Despite all the talk of peace, negotiations in Qatar between Israeli and Palestinian delegations have broken up without a breakthrough. The talks are expected to resume later this week.

If an agreement is reached, it will likely be hailed as a crucial opportunity to end nearly two years of humanitarian crisis in Gaza, following the October 7 attacks in which 1,200 Israelis were killed by Hamas-led militants.

However, there is growing scepticism about the durability of any truce. A previous ceasefire agreement reached in January led to the release of dozens of Israeli hostages and hundreds of Palestinian prisoners.

But it collapsed by March, when Israel resumed military operations in Gaza.

This breakdown in trust on both sides, combined with ongoing Israeli military operations and political instability, suggests the new deal may prove to be another temporary pause rather than a lasting resolution.

Details of the deal

The proposed agreement outlines a 60-day ceasefire aimed at de-escalating hostilities in Gaza and creating space for negotiations toward a more lasting resolution.

Hamas would release ten surviving Israeli hostages and return the remains of 18 others. In exchange, Israel is expected to withdraw its military forces to a designated buffer zone along Gaza’s borders with both Israel and Egypt.

The agreement being thrashed out in Doha includes the release of Israeli hostages, held in Gaza for the past 22 months.
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While the specific terms of a prisoner exchange remain under negotiation, the release of Palestinian detainees held in Israeli prisons is a central component of the proposal.

Humanitarian aid is also a key focus of the agreement. Relief would be delivered through international organisations, primarily UN agencies and the Palestinian Red Crescent.

However, the agreement does not specify the future role of the US-backed Gaza Humanitarian Fund, which has been distributing food aid since May.

The urgency of humanitarian access is underscored by the scale of destruction in Gaza. According to Gaza’s Health Ministry, Israel’s military campaign has killed more than 57,000 Palestinians. The offensive has triggered a hunger crisis, displaced much of the population internally, and left vast areas of the territory in ruins.

Crucially, the agreement does not represent an end to the war, one of Hamas’s core demands. Instead, it commits both sides to continue negotiations throughout the 60-day period, with the hope of reaching a more durable and comprehensive ceasefire.

Obstacles to a lasting peace

Despite the apparent opportunity to reach a final ceasefire, especially after Israel has inflicted severe damage on Hamas, Netanyahu’s government appears reluctant to fully end the military campaign.

There is scepticism a temporary ceasefire would lead to permanent peace.
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A central reason is political: Netanyahu’s ruling coalition heavily relies on far-right parties that insist on continuing the war. Any serious attempt at a ceasefire could lead to the collapse of his government.

Militarily, Israel has achieved several of its tactical objectives.

It has significantly weakened Hamas and other Palestinian factions and caused widespread devastation across Gaza. This is alongside the mass arrests, home demolitions, and killing of hundreds of Palestinians in the West Bank.

And it has forced Hezbollah in Lebanon to scale back its operations after sustaining major losses.

Perhaps most notably, Israel struck deep into Iran’s military infrastructure, killing dozens of high-ranking commanders and damaging its missile and nuclear capabilities.

Reshaping the map

Yet Netanyahu’s ambitions may go beyond tactical victories. There are signs he is aiming for two broader strategic outcomes.

First, by making Gaza increasingly uninhabitable, his government could push Palestinians to flee. This would effectively pave the way for Israel to annex the territory in the long term – a scenario advocated by many of his far-right allies.

Speaking at the White House, Netanyahu says he is working with the US on finding countries that will take Palestinians from Gaza:

if people want to stay, they can stay, but if they want to leave, they should be able to leave.

Second, prolonging the war allows Netanyahu to delay his ongoing corruption trial and extend his political survival.

True intentions

At the heart of the impasse is the far-right’s vision for total Palestinian defeat, with no concession and no recognition of a future Palestinian state. This ideology has consistently blocked peace efforts for three decades.

Israeli leaders have repeatedly described any potential Palestinian entity as “less than a state” or a “state-minus”, a formulation that falls short of Palestinian aspirations and international legal standards.

Today, even that limited vision appears to be off the table, as Israeli policy moves towards complete rejection of Palestinian statehood.

With Palestinian resistance movements significantly weakened and no immediate threat facing Israel, this moment presents a crucial test of Israel’s intentions.

Is Israel genuinely pursuing peace, or seeking to cement its dominance in the region while permanently denying Palestinians their right to statehood?

Following its military successes and the normalisation of relations with several Arab states under the Abraham Accords, Israeli political discourse has grown increasingly bold.

Some voices in the Israeli establishment are openly advocating for the permanent displacement of Palestinians to neighbouring Arab countries such as Jordan, Egypt and Saudi Arabia. This would effectively erase the prospect of a future Palestinian state.

This suggests that for certain factions within Israel, the end goal is not a negotiated settlement, but a one-sided resolution that reshapes the map and the people of the region on Israel’s terms.

The coming weeks will reveal whether Israel chooses the path of compromise and coexistence, or continues down a road that forecloses the possibility of lasting peace.

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

– ref. The US has high hopes for a new Gaza ceasefire, but Israel’s long-term aims seem far less peaceful – https://theconversation.com/the-us-has-high-hopes-for-a-new-gaza-ceasefire-but-israels-long-term-aims-seem-far-less-peaceful-260286

MIL OSI Analysis – EveningReport.nz –

July 8, 2025
Indian markets open cautiously higher amid Trump tariff concerns; IT and banking stocks lead gains

Source: Government of India

Source: Government of India (4)

Indian stock markets opened on a cautious note on Tuesday as investors weighed fresh tariff measures announced by US President Donald Trump. While concerns lingered, traders appeared to adopt a “wait and watch” approach, looking for more clarity on the evolving situation.

Around 9:30 am, the Sensex was trading 91.57 points, or 0.11 per cent higher, at 83,534.07, while the Nifty 50 rose 22.25 points, or 0.09 per cent, to 25,483.55.

Buying interest was seen in IT, PSU banks and financial services stocks. Analysts noted that while the US announced unilateral tariffs on 14 countries, India’s exclusion from the list has fuelled expectations of an imminent trade agreement between India and the US.

“This has already been largely priced in by the market. The focus now shifts to the details, especially any sector-specific tariffs that could impact segments like pharmaceuticals. The market’s reaction will hinge on these finer points,” said Dr VK Vijayakumar, Chief Investment Strategist at Geojit Financial Services.

In the previous session, the Nifty had ended marginally higher, forming a green candlestick that followed a bullish hammer pattern — a positive technical signal, according to market watchers.

“A sustained move above 25,500 could open the door for a further rally towards 25,750. On the downside, immediate support levels are seen at 25,222 and 25,120, which could act as fresh entry points for long positions,” said Mandar Bhojane, Technical Analyst at Choice Broking.

In early trade, the Nifty Bank index climbed 203 points, or 0.36 per cent, to 57,152.20. The Nifty Midcap 100 index was up 91 points, or 0.15 per cent, at 59,606.75, while the Nifty Smallcap 100 gained 85.70 points, or 0.45 per cent, to reach 19,035.85.

Within the Sensex pack, Kotak Mahindra Bank, Eternal, Tata Motors, BEL, Adani Ports, NTPC, Asian Paints and UltraTech Cement were among the top gainers. On the flip side, Titan, HCL Tech, Bharti Airtel, M&M and Sun Pharma were trading in the red.

On the institutional front, foreign institutional investors (FIIs) bought equities worth Rs 321.16 crore on July 7, while domestic institutional investors (DIIs) purchased shares worth Rs 1,853.39 crore on the same day, reflecting continued domestic support.

In broader Asian markets, Seoul, Hong Kong, Japan, China and Jakarta were trading in positive territory, while Bangkok was the only key market in the region trading lower.

Overnight in the US, the Dow Jones Industrial Average closed 422.17 points, or 0.94 per cent lower, at 44,406.36. The S&P 500 lost 49.37 points, or 0.79 per cent, to settle at 6,229.98, and the Nasdaq dropped 188.59 points, or 0.92 per cent, ending at 20,412.52.

(ANI)

July 8, 2025
MIL-OSI Australia: Interest rates decision

Source: Australian Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Industry

Today the independent Reserve Bank left interest rates on hold at 3.85 per cent.

It’s not the result millions of Australians were hoping for or what the market was expecting.

We have made substantial and sustained progress on inflation which is why interest rates have already been cut twice in five months this year.

We’ve seen elsewhere that when central banks cut rates, they don’t always cut at every meeting.

The RBA has indicated the direction of travel on inflation and interest rates has been established.

The latest monthly inflation figures showed that both headline and underlying inflation were in the bottom half of the Reserve Bank of Australia’s target band for the first time since August 2021.

Underlying monthly inflation has been in the RBA’s target band for six consecutive months and is at its lowest level since November 2021.

On the official quarterly figures, both headline and underlying inflation has already returned to the RBA’s target band for the first time since 2021.

Headline inflation was 6.1 per cent when we came to office, it’s now 2.4 per cent.

Under Labor, inflation is down substantially, real wages are up, unemployment is low, our economy is growing, and interest rates have come down twice, but the job’s not done because people are still under pressure.

Our economic plan is all about easing the cost of living and getting on top of inflation while maintaining jobs and that’s what we’re seeing in our economy.

Unlike other countries that have faced recessions and job losses, we’ve managed to get inflation down without sacrificing the gains we’ve made in our labour market.

We recognise that people are still under pressure and there’s more work to do in our economy and that’s why the cost‑of‑living relief that we’re rolling out right now is so important.

The global economy is uncertain and unpredictable but the progress we’ve made together means we’re well placed and well prepared to weather the storm.

We are managing this difficult global environment at the same time as we are building a more sustainable, productive and resilient economy.

MIL OSI News –

July 8, 2025
MIL-Evening Report: Saying goodbye is never easy: why we mourn the end of our favourite TV series

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Adam Gerace, Senior Lecturer and Head of Course – Positive Psychology, CQUniversity Australia

Netflix

Has the ending of Squid Game left you feeling downhearted? The South Korean megahit struck a nerve with audiences worldwide, with millions logging in to Netflix to follow protagonist Seong Gi-hun and fellow players in their fight for survival over three deadly seasons.

But even if you haven’t seen Squid Game, you’ve probably experienced the sense of loss that comes with the ending of much-loved series. These feelings are very normal, as finales can be deeply meaningful to viewers.

One of the most famous was the 1983 finale of M*A*S*H*, in which the Korean War ended. The flow rate in two water tunnels in New York leapt by millions of gallons right after the episode ended. Apparently about a million New Yorkers were waiting until the end to use the bathroom.

A good finale can be a sweet sendoff for viewers after years of investment. A bad one, however, can leave a bitter taste.

Why finales matter to us

We watch series for a range of reasons, including excitement, vicarious experience, emotional release and self-reflection. One of the main ways we engage with the stories is through the characters. We may admire them, empathise with them, or even see them as a part of our lives.

These parasocial relationships are similar to our real-life relationships (except they are one-sided). A show’s ending is ultimately an end to those relationships: a chance to say goodbye to our parasocial friends.

If a finale strikes a fake chord, or seems to betray the world we’ve come to love, it can make the grieving process harder. An unsatisfying finale might even sour our view of the entire series.

The need for closure

Generally, a satisfying finale will be one that offers us closure. One of the earliest examples of this came in 1967 with The Fugitive (1963–67), when 78 million American viewers watched doctor Richard Kimble finally catch his wife’s assailant.

More recent examples include The Nanny (1993–99) – where the romantic tension between Fran and Mr Sheffield is finally resolved – and Six Feet Under (2001–05), where we found out what happened to all the main characters.

Closure can also come through the death of important characters, such as in Breaking Bad (2008–13) and Game of Thrones (2011–19).

The need for narrative closure is a somewhat curious phenomenon. While we often won’t get closure in real life, such as with our own love affairs, or big life events, we still expect this to happen for our favourite characters.

For me, Mad Men (2007–15) provided the right mix. While we learn the ultimate fates of some characters, we also get the feeling others such as Peggy Olson and Pete Campbell will get up the next day and go to work. We just won’t see them do it.

Turning it on its head

Finales also offer a chance to shake things up. In Sex and the City (1998–2004), relationships hang in the balance until the very end.

Some finales may signal new beginnings, particularly through a big wedding. For exanmple, Dorothy gets married and moves away in The Golden Girls (1985–92).

In Schitt’s Creek (2015–20), some characters stay in the town, while others move away following the wedding of David and Patrick, presided over by Moira, the grande dame of the Rose family.

Read more:
The power of nostalgia: why it’s healthy for you to keep returning to your favourite TV series

Then there are surprising finales. Whether they aim to provide a final shock, or reflect the quagmire of ending a long-running show, these are usually the most controversial.

Newhart (1982–90) ended by using a spin on the “it was all a dream” trope, with the final scene linking the show to star Bob Newhart’s earlier sitcom.

The Sopranos (1999–2007), meanwhile, gave us one of the most talked about and divisive endings in recent memory. It is left to the viewer’s imagination to decide what happened to Tony Soprano. Some saw this as brilliant, others a cop-out.

Other finales involved big, but for some viewers, disappointing, reveals. These include the identity of the mother in How I Met Your Mother (2005–14), and the resolution of Lost (2004–10), which some fans felt was too ambiguous and complex for a final episode.

Viewers hoping for a positive or fairy-tale ending may react negatively if it doesn’t come.

Or, they might feel shortchanged if their reason for investing time in a series – such as to get to the bottom of a mystery – isn’t delivered upon by the end.

Saying goodbye, together

Grieving the end of a series is normal. We should honour what these fictional worlds provide us: joy, escapism and personal growth through self-reflection.

Connecting with our favourite characters matters for another reason, too, because these fictional bonds also help us connect with others in real life. We might grieve with other fans over the sad ending of a show, or vent with them if they also found the finale underwhelming.

Even when a series is over, relationships between fans can continue through online groups, repeat streaming and fan conventions.

With time, feelings of loss over a series’ end may make way for other feelings, such as gratitude for having experienced it at all.

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

– ref. Saying goodbye is never easy: why we mourn the end of our favourite TV series – https://theconversation.com/saying-goodbye-is-never-easy-why-we-mourn-the-end-of-our-favourite-tv-series-260409

MIL OSI Analysis – EveningReport.nz –

July 8, 2025
MIL-Evening Report: What makes a good AI prompt? Here are 4 expert tips

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Sandra Peter, Director of Sydney Executive Plus, Business School, University of Sydney

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“And do you work well with AI?”

As tools such as ChatGPT, Copilot and other generative artificial intelligence (AI) systems become part of everyday workflows, more companies are looking for employees who can answer “yes” to this question. In other words, people who can prompt effectively, think with AI, and use it to boost productivity.

In fact, in a growing number of roles, being “AI fluent” is quickly becoming as important as being proficient in office software once was.

But we’ve all had that moment when we’ve asked an AI chatbot a question and received what feels like the most generic, surface level answer. The problem isn’t the AI – you just haven’t given it enough to work with.

Think of it this way. During training, the AI will have “read” virtually everything on the internet. But because it makes predictions, it will give you the most probable, most common response. Without specific guidance, it’s like walking into a restaurant and asking for something good. You’ll likely get the chicken.

Your solution lies in understanding that AI systems excel at adapting to context, but you have to provide it. So how exactly do you do that?

Crafting better prompts

You may have heard the term “prompt engineering”. It might sound like you need to design some kind of technical script to get results.

But today’s chatbots are great at human conversation. The format of your prompt is not that important. The content is.

To get the most out of your AI conversations, it’s important that you convey a few basics about what you want, and how you want it. Our approach follows the acronym CATS – context, angle, task and style.

Context means providing the setting and background information the AI needs. Instead of asking “How do I write a proposal?” try “I’m a nonprofit director writing a grant proposal to a foundation that funds environmental education programs for urban schools”. Upload relevant documents, explain your constraints, and describe your specific situation.

Angle (or attitude) leverages AI’s strength in role-playing and perspective-taking. Rather than getting a neutral response, specify the attitude you want. For example, “Act as a critical peer reviewer and identify weaknesses in my argument” or “Take the perspective of a supportive mentor helping me improve this draft”.

Task is specifically about what you actually want the AI to do. “Help me with my presentation” is vague. But “Give me three ways to make my opening slide more engaging for an audience of small business owners” is actionable.

Style harnesses AI’s ability to adapt to different formats and audiences. Specify whether you want a formal report, a casual email, bullet points for executives, or an explanation suitable for teenagers. Tell the AI what voice you want to use – for example, a formal academic style, technical, engaging or conversational.

In a growing number of roles, being able to use AI is quickly becoming as important as being proficient in office software once was.
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Context is everything

Besides crafting a clear, effective prompt, you can also focus on managing the surrounding information – that is to say on “context engineering”. Context engineering refers to everything that surrounds the prompt.

That means thinking about the environment and information the AI has access to: its memory function, instructions leading up to the task, prior conversation history, documents you upload, or examples of what good output looks like.

You should think about prompting as a conversation. If you’re not happy with the first response, push for more, ask for changes, or provide more clarifying information.

Don’t expect the AI to give a ready-made response. Instead, use it to trigger your own thinking. If you feel the AI has produced a lot of good material but you get stuck, copy the best parts into a fresh session and ask it to summarise and continue from there.

Keeping your wits

A word of caution though. Don’t get seduced by the human-like conversation abilities of these chatbots.

Always retain your professional distance and remind yourself that you are the only thinking part in this relationship. And always make sure to check the accuracy of anything an AI produces – errors are increasingly common.

AI systems are remarkably capable, but they need you – and human intelligence – to bridge the gap between their vast generic knowledge and your particular situation. Give them enough context to work with, and they might surprise you with how helpful they can be.

The authors do not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organisation that would benefit from this article, and have disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their academic appointment.

– ref. What makes a good AI prompt? Here are 4 expert tips – https://theconversation.com/what-makes-a-good-ai-prompt-here-are-4-expert-tips-260502

MIL OSI Analysis – EveningReport.nz –

July 8, 2025
Markets open in green; Kotak Mahindra, Tata Motors lead Sensex gainers

Source: Government of India

Source: Government of India (4)

The domestic benchmark indices were trading slightly higher on Tuesday morning, tracking cautious optimism among investors.

At around 9:30 am, the Sensex was up 91.57 points, or 0.11 per cent, at 83,534.07, while the Nifty rose 22.25 points, or 0.09 per cent, to trade at 25,483.55.

“This has already been largely factored in by the market; the unknown element is the possibility of fresh sectoral tariffs on segments like pharmaceuticals. The market’s reaction will depend on the details,” said Dr VK Vijayakumar, Chief Investment Strategist at Geojit Financial Services.

In the previous session, the Nifty closed marginally higher, forming a green candlestick that confirmed a bullish hammer pattern from the session before, according to analysts.

“A sustained move above 25,500 could trigger a further rally towards 25,750. On the downside, immediate support is seen at 25,222 and 25,120, which may act as entry points for fresh long positions,” said Mandar Bhojane, Technical Analyst at Choice Broking.

Nifty Bank advanced 203 points, or 0.36 per cent, to 57,152.20 in early trade. The Nifty Midcap 100 was up 91 points, or 0.15 per cent, at 59,606.75, while the Nifty Smallcap 100 gained 85.70 points, or 0.45 per cent, to trade at 19,035.85.

In the Sensex pack, Kotak Mahindra Bank, Eternal, Tata Motors, BEL, Adani Ports, NTPC, Asian Paints and UltraTech Cement were among the top gainers. Meanwhile, Titan, HCL Tech, Bharti Airtel, M&M and Sun Pharma were trading in the red.

On the institutional front, foreign institutional investors (FIIs) bought equities worth Rs 321.16 crore on July 7, while domestic institutional investors (DIIs) purchased shares worth Rs 1,853.39 crore.

In Asia, markets in Seoul, Hong Kong, Japan, China and Jakarta were trading in positive territory, while Bangkok was the lone index trading in the red.

Overnight, the Dow Jones Industrial Average in the US closed at 44,406.36, down 422.17 points, or 0.94 per cent. The S&P 500 lost 49.37 points, or 0.79 per cent, to end at 6,229.98, while the Nasdaq slipped 188.59 points, or 0.92 per cent, to settle at 20,412.52.

-ians

July 8, 2025
MIL-OSI Banking: Calling All Samsung Fans: Visit the Galaxy Experience Space in NYC

Source: Samsung

Samsung Electronics America today announced it will host a range of exciting interactive experiences throughout NYC to showcase how Galaxy AI and the latest Galaxy devices are designed to seamlessly fit into your life.
Summer is for enjoying your favorite activities, and Galaxy Experience Spaces are here to show you what can unfold with our newest features, including the latest Galaxy AI enhancements. When visitors enter the space, they will be welcomed into a fun and unique atmosphere, where they can learn all about our innovations. So, if you want to capture stunning photos, try out a new feature, or learn how to reach your wellness goals, our Galaxy Experience Space is packed with exciting opportunities for everyone.
We’ve designed the space to provide an immersive experience where technology and culture intersect and take over the city through creative design elements that make you feel like you’re in vibrant communities of photographers, skateboarders, and runners.
Guests even have the chance to receive a range of Galaxy devices and other fun items with special giveaways.

Galaxy Experience Space
Visit the Galaxy Experience Space at 500 Broadway from July 9-August 9. Stop by to learn more about our groundbreaking devices and enjoy a range of events:

Daily Galaxy Workshops – Six daily sessions, from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m., showcasing how features can fit into your everyday life.
Local Community Events– Engaging cultural programs and events related to gaming, running, photography, and skateboarding — including a running club event on Thursday, July 10.
Influencer Meet & Greets– Exciting list of influencers will stop by Galaxy Experience Space for a meet and greet. Including recording artist Mark Tuan on Wednesday, July 9.

The NYC Galaxy Experience Space’s operating hours are Monday through Saturday 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Sunday 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Galaxy Hangouts
In addition, Galaxy Hangouts will be popping up at iconic locations throughout NYC where visitors can explore a range of product features — from the latest Galaxy AI experiences to our powerful photography tools.
Galaxy Hangouts pop up locations include:

Flat Iron Plaza (July 9-12 & July 23-25)
Union Square Plaza (July 9-August 2)
Chelsea Plaza (July 9-12)
Astor Place (July 9-12)
Gansevoort Plaza (July 16-19)
Hudson Yards (July 30-August 2).

All events are free and open to the public. Follow @SamsungMobileUS on X and @SamsungMobileUSA on Instagram for more information.
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July 8, 2025
MIL-OSI Banking: The Story Behind Samsung Color E-Paper: The Digital Signage Solution That Displays 2.5 Million Colors Without Continuous Power

Source: Samsung

From menu boards and discount offers to promotional advertisements, digital signage has become an essential medium for delivering information in retail spaces. Now, a new display has emerged — one that can show images without a continuous power supply.
On June 8, Samsung Electronics launched the 32-inch Color E-Paper — an ultra-low-power digital signage solution capable of delivering rich, high-quality visuals.
Behind this innovative product lies Samsung’s proprietary Color Imaging Algorithm technology, developed through close collaboration between the Visual Display (VD) Business and Samsung Research at Samsung Electronics.
Samsung Newsroom spoke with two key figures behind its development — Daewoong Cho from the VD Business and Iljun Ahn from Samsung Research — to learn more about the creation of Color E-Paper.
▲ (From left) Iljun Ahn from Samsung Research and Daewoong Cho from the VD Business
Paradigm Shift: Ultra-Slim, Ultra-Light and Ultra Low-Power
The Color E-Paper sets a new benchmark for digital signage — redefining hardware, operational methods and content expressiveness.
The globally released EM32DX model (32-inch) sports an ultra-slim profile, measuring just 8.6 millimeters at its thinnest point, and boasts a lightweight structure, weighing only 2.5 kilograms with the battery.
▲ Daewoong Cho from the VD Business
“We designed the device to be ultra-slim and ultra-light so that it can be installed easily, even in tight spaces,” said Cho, who led Color E-Paper’s hardware development. “This versatility means it can serve as a menu board at a café entrance or be mounted on a wall to function as a seasonal, emotionally resonant interior display.”
One of the biggest advantages of the Color E-Paper is its ultra-low power consumption, as it draws 0.00W1 while displaying a static image. This allows content to remain visible for extended periods on battery power alone, significantly reducing energy usage in retail environments. Changing the display image requires only a minimal amount of power as well. In addition, as part of Samsung’s commitment to sustainability, the product incorporates recycled plastics in its exterior and comes in eco-friendly packaging.
▲ Content for the Color E-Paper can be easily created, replaced and managed through the Samsung VXT platform.
▲ Samsung VXT enhances the Color E-Paper experience with content visibility optimization, a preview function that ensures color accuracy before deployment, and other convenient features.
A Display That Runs Without a Continuous Power Supply
The secret behind the Color E-Paper’s ultra-low power consumption is its distinctive method of displaying images.
▲ Iljun Ahn from Samsung Research
“While conventional LCD signage uses a backlight to illuminate images, the Color E-Paper arranges six colors of digital ink in precise locations — just like printing on paper,” said Ahn, who participated in developing the product’s image enhancement technology. “This is also what gives the display its eye-friendly visual texture.”
The display consists of millions of microcups, each containing four colored ink particles (red, yellow, white and blue). When an electrical signal is applied to each cup, the designated ink particles rise to the surface to produce six colors.
“This process closely resembles the printing principle by which ink adheres to paper,” Ahn explained. “Once an image is formed, it can be semi-permanently retained without any further power consumption.”

Rich Images With Just Six Colors Through Samsung’s Proprietary Technology
The Color E-Paper‘s strengths go far beyond power efficiency. The product can reproduce vibrant, natural hues using only six colors thanks to Samsung Electronics’ independently developed Color Imaging Algorithm.
“Conventional products had limitations in accurately reproducing input colors, and issues such as distortion and noise occurred in flat or edge areas of images. A solution was needed to overcome these challenges, so the VD Business and Samsung Research joined forces to come up with one,” said Ahn.
The starting point for developing the Color Imaging Algorithm, which enhances both color expressiveness and visibility, was the Human Visual System (HVS). The algorithm was built around a key aspect of human vision: the eye perceives the average color across a certain region, rather than focusing on the colors of individual pixels.
“By leveraging this trait, it’s possible to create the perception of different colors by naturally combining the six colors. The key lies in optimizing the ratio and arrangement of those combinations to avoid any color distortion,” Ahn added.
▲ The Color E‑Paper’s color-rendering process, powered by the Color Imaging Algorithm.
Calculating Color Ratios: Probability Map Extraction
Conventional e‑paper relies on error-diffusion2 techniques to approximate digital images using a limited color palette. While effective, these methods carry significant drawbacks, as they are prone to visual distortion and suffer from slow computation speeds.
To overcome these limitations, Samsung devised an innovative approach that calculates the probability of placing certain colors within arbitrary regions, allowing for more precise color expression.
▲ The Color Imaging Algorithm computes color-specific weights as probability distributions.
By computing color weights as probabilities, the Color E-Paper can render nearly 2.5 million distinct hues using just six colors — a dramatic 40-fold increase in color richness compared to the roughly 60,000 hues achievable with conventional methods.
Optimizing Color Arrangement: Color Sampling
Along with color ratios, the way colors are arranged also plays a critical role in color rendition quality. Building on the probability map, Samsung developers applied blue–noise-based 3 sampling (arrangement) to assign colors on a pixel-by-pixel basis, ensuring uniform and smooth color rendering.
▲ The blue-noise-based color sampling process
▲ (Left) Grocery store promotions brought to life in vivid color on a Samsung Color E-Paper display; (Right) A magnified view of the onion demonstrates how various color combinations naturally render shades and hues.
This advanced Color Imaging Algorithm technology significantly reduces eye strain and delivers images with soft, natural boundaries — just like printed material.
▲ Samsung’s Color Imaging Algorithm technology overcomes the shortcomings of conventional e-paper.
A Globally Acclaimed Technology With a Bright Future
With reactions like “I thought it was real paper!” and “Where’s the power cable?”, people are often surprised or impressed when they see the Color E‑Paper for the first time. The innovation drew significant attention at this year’s edition of Europe’s largest display exhibition, Integrated Systems Europe, where it won three Best of Show at ISE 2025 awards.
“I felt so proud when I heard that a global brand, one that had previously insisted on analog signage only, began seriously considering a digital transformation after seeing the Color E‑Paper at ISE 2025,” Daewoong Cho recalled.
“The natural, paper-like color of the Color E-Paper will offer consumers a fresh experience across various commercial settings. We plan to introduce it in a range of sizes, from small to large displays.”
“We are continuing our research with the goal of being able to render a broader range of colors more effectively. Samsung Research and the VD Business will keep working in close partnership to deliver the next breakthrough in display technology,” added Iljun Ahn.
With its paradigm-shifting power efficiency and color accuracy, the Samsung Color E‑Paper is leading the evolution of digital signage. Driven by a spirit of continuous innovation, Samsung’s product developers are committed to enhancing visual experiences in commercial spaces — setting a new standard for the displays of tomorrow.

1 Based on IEC 62301 standards from the International Electrotechnical Commission. Power consumption below 0.005W is indicated as 0.00W.
2 This method diffuses the quantization error — introduced during image quantization — by distributing it in specified proportions to adjacent pixels, ensuring the errors become visually less noticeable across the entire image.
3 Unlike white noise, blue noise is concentrated in the high-frequency spectrum, distributing fine-grained, evenly spaced patterns without large blotches — enabling smoother and more natural image rendering on displays.

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July 8, 2025