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Category: Machine Learning

  • MIL-OSI Global: East Asia is challenging Silicon Valley – by being like Silicon Valley used to be

    Source: The Conversation – UK – By Robyn Klingler-Vidra, Vice Dean, Global Engagement | Associate Professor in Political Economy and Entrepreneurship, King’s College London

    East Asia’s tech scene is enjoying considerable success. imtmphoto / Shutterstock

    Silicon Valley has been a universal symbol of innovation for decades. Because of its reputation, governments around the world have tried to foster their own versions by investing heavily in tech hubs.

    These efforts, which include Silicon Beach in Los Angeles, Silicon Island in Malaysia and Silicon Roundabout in the UK, have not always worked. But some places, particularly parts of east Asia, have seen their own Silicon Valleys flourish.

    China has the world’s second-largest venture capital market, scores of startups, and cutting-edge tech to challenge Silicon Valley. Japan and Korea have also become some of the most active corporate venture capital investors in the world.

    At the same time, these challenger ecosystems possess some of the attributes of Silicon Valley in its heyday. More, in some ways, than Silicon Valley itself does these days.

    The scale of Silicon Valley remains unparalleled, at least for now. In 2024, the region’s market capitalisation (the value of companies’ publicly traded shares) had reached US$14.3 trillion (£11 trillion). This is comparable to the entire GDP of China, the world’s second-largest economy.

    But Silicon Valley is no longer a counter-cultural world of startups in garages, where small, disruptive organisations build world-changing products on a shoestring. It has morphed into a land of Goliaths, not Davids.

    Cups of instant noodles have, for many, been replaced by açaí bowls, and office all-nighters with wellbeing workshops and digital detox retreats. Stalwart investors, such as Sequoia’s Mike Moritz, have complained that Silicon Valley tech workers have become “lazy and entitled”.

    Silicon Valley is a region in northern California that is a global centre for technology and innovation.
    Peter Hermes Furian / Shutterstock

    Meanwhile, the work ethic and laser focus of tech workers elsewhere has advanced. About ten years ago, Chinese tech’s working hours were described as “996” – working from 9am to 9pm six days a week. They are now referred to as “007”, a schedule where employees work from midnight to midnight, seven days a week.

    ‘Good artists copy, great artists steal’

    The history of Silicon Valley is one of hungry challengers disrobing the big, boring incumbents. Apple raised equity investment from Xerox, then a leading print production corporation, and used the access to Xerox’s Palo Alto Research Center to take inspiration from the company’s plans for a computer that had a graphical user interface. Apple later refined the software for the Macintosh, giving it its edge.

    In 1996, Jobs famously said: “Picasso had a saying – ‘Good artists copy; great artists steal’ – and we have always been shameless about stealing great ideas.”

    Today, the Goliaths leading Silicon Valley have huge intellectual property portfolios to defend. And they are outraged when their tech is taken. OpenAI, the American company that made ChatGPT, has even asked the US government to declare Chinese AI firm DeepSeek “state controlled” and to outlaw its use in the US. Huawei and Bytedance’s TikTok have faced similar calls in the past.

    In western media, much of the focus on the moment DeepSeek disrupted the AI landscape has been about how it rattled Silicon Valley. But there has been less coverage on how it has instigated instant rivals within China.

    Days after Deepseek’s release, Chinese tech company Alibaba announced that its AI model was superior. And China recently launched Manus, a fully autonomous AI agent that fully replaces rather than assists humans.

    China’s answer to Silicon Valley is what Taiwanese businessman, Kai-fu Lee, calls “gladiatorial entrepreneurship”. This is where founders constantly innovate because as soon as their product is released, they know it will be copied and reverse engineered. The system as a whole benefits from the intense competition, the way Silicon Valley did in its ascent.

    The students have become the teacher

    Silicon Valley used to be known for its counter culture and its outsized vision of how tech can transform the globe. This is epitomised by Masayoshi Son, a former student of Silicon Valley from east Asia who is the founder and CEO of Japanese firm SoftBank.

    He first came to Silicon Valley in the early 1980s and quickly integrated into the Silicon Valley way of business. Son launched his own startup when he returned to Japan, modelled on what he experienced in the few years he lived in California. With this, Softbank was born as a software distributor.

    SoftBank’s Vision Fund is now the largest venture capital fund in the world, with over US$100 billion (£77.5 billion) in capital. Son’s giant fund and impatient style of investing have contributed to change in Silicon Valley. Ballooning valuations and the use of exploding term sheets (investment offers that expire within a matter of days) are increasingly the norm.

    Son is stylised as a classic outsider. Gambling Man, a recently published book from the former editor of the Financial Times, Lionel Barber, details how Son is not “really Japanese” (he’s ethnically Korean) and has long touted this challenger narrative.

    Now as one of the biggest investors in Silicon Valley, he is pushy, confrontational and has a huge vision for how technologies such as AI can change the world. He is the purveyor of that grand vision and an advocate for the risk-taking that is synonymous with “classic” Silicon Valley.

    Meanwhile, China’s AI gladiators innovate constantly in their bid to overtake the once hungry American behemoths who are now forced to call on the state to help shore-up their position. The contrasting trajectories raise questions about who should now become more like whom if they are to win the global technology race.

    Robyn Klingler-Vidra 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. East Asia is challenging Silicon Valley – by being like Silicon Valley used to be – https://theconversation.com/east-asia-is-challenging-silicon-valley-by-being-like-silicon-valley-used-to-be-251854

    MIL OSI – Global Reports –

    April 2, 2025
  • MIL-OSI USA: Chairman Burlison: Artificial Intelligence Technology Has the Potential to Transform America

    Source: United States House of Representatives – Representative Eric Burlison (R-Missouri 7th District)

    WASHINGTON—Today, Subcommittee on Economic Growth, Energy Policy, and Regulatory Affairs Chairman Eric Burlison (R-Mo.) delivered an opening statement at the hearing on “America’s AI Moonshot: The Economics of AI, Data Centers, and Power Consumption.” During his remarks, Subcommittee Chairman Burlison stated that the U.S. is actively seeking to redefine the possibilities of artificial intelligence (AI) technology around the world. He noted that investment in the country’s AI infrastructure and strategic partnerships in the private sector will propel innovation and progress in critical U.S. industries, including healthcare, manufacturing, defense, education, and finance. He highlighted President Trump’s recent Executive Order that aims to sustain and enhance America’s global AI dominance. He concluded that Congress must now work alongside the Trump Administration’s bold ambition to unlock next-generation AI capabilities and ensure the nation’s leadership in the field on the global stage.

    Click here to watch Rep. Burlison’s opening remarks. 

    MIL OSI USA News –

    April 2, 2025
  • MIL-OSI: XploraDEX $XPL Presale Heats Up as Investors Rush to Grab the Future of AI Trading on XRP Ledger

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    ZURICH, April 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — XRPL Ecosystem in a market desperate for real innovation, XploraDEX is turning heads and whale wallets. As the first AI-powered decentralized exchange (DEX) on the XRP Ledger, XploraDEX is building more than a trading platform, it’s launching a smarter way to engage with crypto markets.

    With its native token, $XPL Now in Presale, investor interest has skyrocketed as traders, builders, and even XRP whales position themselves for what many are calling XRPL’s most exciting DeFi opportunity of 2025.

    PARTICIPATE IN $XPL PRESALE

    Why the Hype? XploraDEX Is Changing the Game

    Most DEXs let you swap tokens. XploraDEX helps you trade smarter. Here’s how it’s shaking up XRPL:

    • AI-Powered Trade Execution: Real-time analysis, automated entries, and smart exits—no more trading on emotion.
    • Predictive Insights: Get market forecasts and risk alerts before the market moves.
    • Auto-Optimized Liquidity: AI routes your trades with minimal slippage and maximum capital efficiency.
    • Built on XRPL: Lightning-fast transactions, micro fees, and eco-friendly infrastructure.

    XploraDEX is where speed meets intelligence,and the market is noticing.

    The $XPL Token: Power, Profit, and Participation

    What makes the $XPL Token more than just another presale launch?

    • Access to premium AI tools and auto-trading bots
    • Fee discounts and platform rebates
    • Staking rewards and real yield from protocol activity
    • Governance rights to help steer the platform’s future
    • Early access to partner IDOs, launches, and ecosystem drops

    $XPL is a true utility token, designed for adoption, not just speculation.

    BUY $XPL ON PRESALE

    Presale Frenzy: Investors Are Rushing In since launch, the $XPL presale has already seen:

    • Unique wallets participating in the presale round.
    • High-volume interest from XRPL influencers and whales
    • Buzz across social platforms.

    $XPL PreSale Information

    Token Name: XploraDEX

    Total Supply: 500,000,000

    Presale Allocation: First Come, First Serve!

    DEX Listing: 25% Higher

    Liquidity Pools: Launching immediately after TGE!

    BUY $XPL TOKEN: https://sale.xploradex.io

    Each presale round is filling fast—and with tiered pricing, early buyers are locking in a better deal before the next price increase hits. “This is the opportunity XRP holders have been waiting for—an intelligent DEX that actually brings utility to the ledger,” said one early supporter.

    Don’t Get Left Behind

    The AI revolution in crypto isn’t coming, it’s already here. And XploraDEX is leading it from the frontlines of XRPL. If you missed being early on Solana, Uniswap, or Curve this is your second shot.

    Secure Your $XPL Presale Allocation Today: https://sale.xploradex.io

    Stay connected and Join the XploraDEX AI Revolution

    Website | $XPL Token Presale | X | Telegram

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

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    The MIL Network –

    April 2, 2025
  • MIL-OSI: CentralReach Named to Inc. Magazine’s 2025 List of Fastest-Growing Private Companies in the Southeast for 5th Time

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    Fort Lauderdale, FL, April 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — CentralReach, a leading provider of Autism and IDD Care software for ABA, multidisciplinary, and special education, today was named to the Inc. Regionals: Southeast list, the most prestigious ranking of the fastest-growing private companies in the Southeast, which includes South Carolina, Kentucky, Tennessee, Georgia, Arkansas, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, Florida, and Puerto Rico. An extension of the national Inc. 5000 list, the Regionals offer a unique look at the most successful companies within the Southeast economy’s most dynamic segment–its independent small businesses.

    CentralReach provides a leading software and services platform to help children and adults diagnosed with autism and related IDDs – and those who serve them – unlock potential, achieve better outcomes, and live more independent lives. The company offers purpose-built solutions for all the settings where care and learning are provided – in homes, clinics, schools, and the workplace.

    The companies on this list show a remarkable rate of growth across all industries in the Southeast. Between 2021 and 2023, these 192 private companies had a median growth rate of 114 percent; by 2023, they’d also added 11,493 jobs and $8.1 billion to the region’s economy.

    “The honorees on this year’s Inc. Regionals list are true trailblazers driving economic growth in their respective regions, industries, and beyond. This list celebrates their achievements and tells the stories of remarkable companies that are fueling growth and adding jobs in local economies throughout the country,” said Bonny Ghosh, editorial director at Inc.

    Inc. has also recognized CentralReach in several of its other awards programs including naming the company a Best in Business honoree for the last two years, Best Workplace for the last three years, and an Inc. 5000 honoree for the last five years. 

    For the complete results of this year’s Inc. Regionals: Southeast winners, including company profiles, visit: https://www.inc.com/regionals/southeast.

    About CentralReach

    CentralReach is a leading provider of autism and IDD care software, providing a complete, end-to-end software and services platform that helps children and adults diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and related intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) – and those who serve them – unlock potential, achieve better outcomes, and live more independent lives. With its roots in Applied Behavior Analysis, the company is revolutionizing how the lifelong journey of autism and IDD care is enabled at home, school, and work with powerful and intuitive solutions purpose-built for each care setting.

    Trusted by more than 200,000 professionals globally, CentralReach is committed to ongoing product advancement, market-leading industry expertise, world-class client satisfaction, and support of the autism and IDD community to propel autism and IDD care into a new era of excellence. For more information, please visit CentralReach.com or follow us on LinkedIn and Facebook.

    About Inc.

    Inc. is the leading media brand and playbook for the entrepreneurs and business leaders shaping our future. Through its journalism, Inc. aims to inform, educate, and elevate the profile of its community: the risk-takers, the innovators, and the ultra-driven go-getters who are creating the future of business. Inc. is published by Mansueto Ventures LLC, along with fellow leading business publication Fast Company. For more information, visit www.inc.com.

    The MIL Network –

    April 2, 2025
  • MIL-OSI: COFACE SA: Disclosure of total number of voting rights and number of shares in the capital as at March 31, 2025

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    COFACE SA: Disclosure of total number of voting rights and number of shares in the capital as at March 31, 2025

    Paris, April 1st, 2025 – 17.45

    Total Number of
    Shares Capital
    Theoretical Number of Voting Rights1 Number of Real
    Voting Rights2
    150,179,792 150,179,792 149,506,903

    (1)   including own shares
    (2)   excluding own shares

      Regulated documents posted by COFACE SA have been secured and authenticated with the blockchain technology by Wiztrust. You can check the authenticity on the website www.wiztrust.com.

    About Coface

    COFACE SA is a société anonyme (joint-stock corporation), with a Board of Directors (Conseil d’Administration) incorporated under the laws of France, and is governed by the provisions of the French Commercial Code. The Company is registered with the Nanterre Trade and Companies Register (Registre du Commerce et des Sociétés) under the number 432 413 599. The Company’s registered office is at 1 Place Costes et Bellonte, 92270 Bois Colombes, France.

    At the date of 31 December 2024, the Company’s share capital amounts to €300,359,584, divided into 150,179,792 shares, all of the same class, and all of which are fully paid up and subscribed.

    All regulated information is available on the company’s website (http://www.coface.com/Investors).

    Coface SA. is listed on Euronext Paris – Compartment A
    ISIN: FR0010667147 / Ticker: COFA

    Attachment

    • 2025 03 31 Declaration SharesVoting Rights

    The MIL Network –

    April 2, 2025
  • MIL-OSI Economics: Meet the Galaxy Ring: A Personalised Health Care Device Encased in an Elegant Charging Case – Now Available in South Africa

    Source: Samsung

    The Galaxy Ring, is the smallest device in the Galaxy line-up to date. Despite its size, it’s packed with Samsung’s most advanced sensor technology and Galaxy AI capabilities, helping users keep tabs on their health by simply wearing it on their finger.
     
    Samsung Newsroom unboxed the Galaxy Ring, designed to enhance both style and convenience in everyday life.
     
    A Journey That Begins With Fine Packaging

     
    The Galaxy Ring’s innovative form factor is reflected in its thoughtfully crafted packaging. Constructed in a clamshell design, the packaging resembles a jewelry box, thereby accentuating the wearable’s unique form. Opening the box unveils a transparent charging case with LED lighting — evoking the feeling of revealing a precious gem.

     
    Consistent with the packaging, the charging case adopts a design similar to that of a jewelry box as well. Once opened, the charging case reveals the Galaxy Ring with its titanium frame and sleek curved body, subtly illuminated by LED lighting.
     
    The Galaxy Ring is available in three colours — Titanium Black, Titanium Silver and Titanium Gold — and comes in nine ring sizes from size 8 to 15. This range allows users to select the perfect combination of colour and fit, tailored to their personal style and size.
     
    ▲ The Galaxy Ring, alongside its packaging, charging case and a USB Type-C cable
     
    Sophisticated Design Offering Comfort All Week Long
    To provide continuous support and help users stay on track with their health, the Galaxy Ring is equipped with a powerful battery that lasts up to seven days on a single charge.1 The battery level and charging status can be easily monitored through the LED lighting in the charging case.

     

     
    The Galaxy Ring’s main appeal lies in its lightweight and comfortable fit. Weighing between 2.3 grams (size 5) and 3 grams (size 13),2 the device’s sleek, slim design creates an effortless wearing experience that is so comfortable users might forget they have anything on.
     
    ▲ The Galaxy Ring boasts a sleek, lightweight design.
     
    The Galaxy Ring is exceptionally durable, thanks to its concave design and Titanium Grade 5 finish that resists everyday scratches and wear.3 The device is also 10 ATM water resistant,4 allowing it to withstand pressures equivalent to a depth of 100 metres. This means the Galaxy Ring can continue to monitor users’ health while they wash their hands, take a shower or engage in strenuous activities without worrying about damaging the device.
     

     
    Advanced Sensors for Comprehensive Health Monitoring
    ▲ The Galaxy Ring features three state-of-the-art sensors.
     
    The Galaxy Ring’s ability to deliver a comprehensive range of health information, from sleep quality to daily activities, is rooted in its advanced built-in sensors. With a skin temperature sensor, heart rate monitor sensor and accelerometer, the Galaxy Ring’s trio of state-of-the-art sensors encircle the user’s finger — meticulously tracking data that is subsequently analysed by Galaxy AI to provide personalised health insights. Users can access detailed health information and insights on the Samsung Health app.
     
    Quick and Easy Pairing With Galaxy Smartphones
    To use the Galaxy Ring, it must first be paired with a Galaxy smartphone. This process is very straightforward. When the case is opened, the device automatically enters pairing mode. Users can follow the instructions on their Galaxy smartphone to complete the connection.
     

     
    To pair manually, place the Galaxy Ring in the case and press the multipurpose button for at least three seconds to activate pairing mode.
     
    ▲ A long press (for three seconds) on the multipurpose button will manually activate pairing mode. A short press will display the battery level via an LED light.
     
    The Galaxy Ring can be worn on the finger once paired, and users can begin personalising and monitoring their health care right away.
     
    ▲ The initial setup screen for the Galaxy Ring when pairing showcases signature digital health features like Energy Score, sleep analysis, Wellness Tips and Heart Rate Alert.
     
    For accurate data tracking, the device should be worn with the protruding line that indicates the sensor’s direction facing the palm. The Galaxy Ring can be worn on any finger, but it is recommended that users try the sizing kit5 rings for a day or more to find out which finger suits them best.
     
    ▲ The Galaxy Ring worn correctly, with the protruding line facing the palm.
     
    In addition to health management, the Galaxy Ring also offers a handy smartphone control feature with just a simple gesture of the fingers. When wearing the device, users can double pinch via Gestures to take a photo or turn off an alarm on a connected Galaxy smartphone.6
     
    ▲ The Galaxy Ring’s smartphone control feature lets users take a photo or turn off an alarm by double-pinching their thumb and index finger together.
     
    The Galaxy Ring combines powerful performance and a sleek design for a refined and comfortable wearable experience. Reflecting Samsung’s commitment to advancing user convenience and health monitoring, the Galaxy Ring invites users to embark on a new journey towards healthier living. The Galaxy Ring is available at Samsung stores, online, the Samsung Shop App, as well as participating retailers and operators, at a recommended retail price of R7,9997. Until 30 April 2025, you can get 20% off the Galaxy Ring when you buy any Galaxy S25 smartphone.
     
    [1] Based on the battery life of a size 13 product. Battery life will vary depending on ring size.[2] Weight of Galaxy Ring varies by size. Size 5 Galaxy Ring is 2.3g, size 6 Galaxy Ring is 2.4g, size 7 Galaxy Ring is 2.4g, size 8 Galaxy Ring is 2.6g, size 9 Galaxy Ring is 2.7g, size 10 Galaxy Ring is 2.8g, size 11 Galaxy Ring is 3.0g, size 12 Galaxy Ring is 3.0g, and size 13 Galaxy Ring is 3.0g.[3] Titanium is only applied on Galaxy Ring device frame.[4] ATM stands for the standard atmosphere, a unit of air pressure. In theory, one ATM means that the product is waterproof to a depth of 10 metres under water.[5] One Sizing Kit is available free of charge upon purchasing the Galaxy Ring. Only one Sizing Kit is provided per order number. Sample rings included in the Galaxy Ring Sizing Kit are inoperable and for measuring ring size only. Wearing the ring for at least 24 hours is recommended to test the ring.[6] The double-pinch feature with the thumb and index finger is only able to take photos and turn off alarms on Galaxy Rings paired with Samsung Galaxy smartphones running on One UI 6.1.1 or later.
    [7] Recommended Retail Price Only. Prices may vary per retailer.

    MIL OSI Economics –

    April 2, 2025
  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: InsideAIR podcast 113: GCAP – 6th Generation AircraftListen to the latest episode of InsideAIR.01 Apr 2025

    Source: United Kingdom – Royal Air Force

    Tempest, GCAP and FCAS… want to know what it all means for the 6th generation of aircraft planned for service with the RAF?

    We hear from Leonardo, Rolls Royce and the RAF itself as Squadron Leader Lisney gets an update.

    InsideAIR is produced for the Royal Air Force by RAF Media Reserves. Theme music by RAF Music Services.

    MIL OSI United Kingdom –

    April 2, 2025
  • MIL-OSI Canada: New acting chair appointed for Mental Health Review Board

    Joanna Nefs has been appointed for a six-month term as acting chair of the Mental Health Review Board, starting Tuesday, April 1, 2025.

    The review board is an independent tribunal established under the Mental Health Act. The board conducts panel hearings for patients admitted by physicians and detained involuntarily in provincial mental-health facilities in a manner consistent with the principles of fundamental justice and Section 7 of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms.

    Nefs holds a master in public policy degree, 2017-18; a juris doctor, 2008-11; and a bachelor’s degree in political science, 2006-08, all from York University.

    From 2020 until 2024, Nefs was the CEO of AIDE Canada, a national initiative funded by the Public Health Agency of Canada. It focused on delivering information and resources to people with developmental disabilities and diagnosed with autism and their families.

    From 2018 until 2020, Nefs was executive director of the International Centre for Criminal Law Reform and at the United Nations, working on projects with the UN Office on Drugs and Crime and at the UN Secretariat for the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. From 2012 until 2018, Nefs was the assistant Crown attorney at the Ontario Ministry of the Attorney General.  

    From January until May 2018, Nefs taught a course at Osgoode Hall law school about representing clients with mental illnesses and addictions.

    Since 2020, Nefs has been a member and alternate chair of B.C.’s Mental Health Review Board.

    Learn More:

    For more information about the Mental Health Review Board, visit: https://www.bcmhrb.ca/

    MIL OSI Canada News –

    April 2, 2025
  • MIL-OSI: UPDATE – Liquidia Corporation to Present at the 24th Annual Needham Virtual Healthcare Conference

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    MORRISVILLE, N.C., April 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Liquidia Corporation (NASDAQ: LQDA), a biopharmaceutical company developing innovative therapies for patients with rare cardiopulmonary disease, today announced that the company will provide an overview of the company’s business at a fireside chat at the 24th Annual Needham Virtual Healthcare Conference on Wednesday, April 9, 2025, beginning at 8:45 a.m. ET.

    Access to a webcast of the presentation will be available on the “Investors” page of Liquidia’s website at https://liquidia.com/investors/events-and-presentations.

    An archived, recorded version of the presentation will be available on Liquidia’s website for at least 30 days following the event. 

    About Liquidia Corporation
    Liquidia Corporation is a biopharmaceutical company developing innovative therapies for patients with rare cardiopulmonary disease. The company’s current focus spans the development and commercialization of products in pulmonary hypertension and other applications of its proprietary PRINT® Technology. PRINT enabled the creation of Liquidia’s lead candidate, YUTREPIA™ (treprostinil) inhalation powder, an investigational drug for the treatment of pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) and pulmonary hypertension associated with interstitial lung disease (PH-ILD). The company is also developing L606, an investigational sustained-release formulation of treprostinil administered twice-daily with a next-generation nebulizer, and currently markets generic Treprostinil Injection for the treatment of PAH. To learn more about Liquidia, please visit www.liquidia.com.

    Contact Information

    Investors:
    Jason Adair
    Chief Business Officer
    919.328.4350
    jason.adair@liquidia.com

    Media:
    Patrick Wallace
    Director, Corporate Communications
    919.328.4383
    patrick.wallace@liquidia.com

    The MIL Network –

    April 2, 2025
  • MIL-OSI: YPF SA reports

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    BUENOS AIRES, Argentina, April 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — YPF SA announced that it has filed its annual report on Form 20-F for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024, with the US Securities and Exchange Commission, including audited financial statements.

    The document is available on the YPF website at http://www.ypf.com in the Investor Relations section and can also be downloaded from the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov.

    In accordance with the applicable rules, YPF is filing the interactive Data with this report.

    About YPF

    YPF is the largest energy company of Argentina, producing approximately 36% of the total oil and 29% of the total natural gas in the country (1)and supplying 56% (2)of the fuel markets through a network of more than 1600 service stations and other assets. YPF is one of the largest shale operators outside the United States and, as an integrated energy company, generates a large offering consisting of fuels, natural gas, electricity, petrochemicals, lubricants and products for agriculture, among others.

    Media Relations
    Prensa@ypf.com

    Investor Relations
    inversoresypf@ypf.com

    (1) Source: IAPG, as of 2024.
    (2) Source: Secretary of Energy, as of 2024.

    Note: According with Section 203.01 (New York Stock Exchange Listed Company Manual) a copy of the 20F is available in our web site. Additionally, shareholders, holders of American Depositary Shares and bondholders of YPF S.A. may request a hard copy of our audited financial statements ended December 31.2024, free of charge upon request.

            

    The MIL Network –

    April 2, 2025
  • MIL-OSI: Virtru Data Security Platform Achieves StateRAMP Authorization

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    WASHINGTON, April 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Virtru, a leader in data-centric security, today announced its Data Security Platform has achieved StateRAMP Authorization, reaffirming its commitment to providing state government entities with data security tools that integrate seamlessly with existing collaboration suites like Google Workspace and Microsoft 365, making it easy to share sensitive data without sacrificing privacy or control.

    StateRAMP, a nationally recognized risk authorization management program, provides a standardized approach to assessing cloud products. Achieving StateRAMP Authorization demonstrates Virtru’s dedication to meeting the highest security and compliance standards, ensuring the trust and confidence of government agencies and organizations.

    Virtru’s solutions allow agencies to enforce Zero Trust security principles by binding encryption, granular access controls, and policy enforcement directly to sensitive data that is commonly shared via email, file, and application workflows. The Virtru Data Security Platform has been vetted by a Third Party Assessment Organization (3PAO) and the StateRAMP Program Management Office. This achievement reflects Virtru’s unwavering mission to deliver a secure and reliable solution that government agencies can rely on to safeguard the sharing of sensitive data.

    “Achieving StateRAMP Authorization represents a major milestone in our ongoing journey partnering with state-level agencies to protect constituent data” said John Ackerly, CEO and Co-Founder of Virtru. “State and local government agencies handle enormous volumes of sensitive data that must be shared in order to serve constituents. We’re proud to provide an efficient, easy-to-use, and cost-effective data security solution to state and local agencies that need to protect information as it inevitably travels to partners and external collaborators.”

    Virtru is currently trusted by 17 state governments nationwide to efficiently secure their most sensitive information — including Arizona, Arkansas, Georgia, Utah, Colorado, Virginia, and West Virginia. Virtru is also FedRAMP Authorized at the moderate level. The company’s products make it easy for state employees to share sensitive data without sacrificing the security or privacy of information. Virtru products also help IT leaders in state governments maintain compliance with data privacy regulations including CJIS, HIPAA, and other government standards.

    The authorization applies to all Virtru SaaS products, including:

    Virtru for Google Workspace: Protects emails, files, and sensitive data across Google ecosystem.
    Virtru for Microsoft 365: Protects emails, files, and sensitive data across Outlook, OneDrive and SharePoint.
    Virtru Secure Share: Enables simple and secure file sharing leveraging end-to-end encryption for external collaboration.
    Virtru Gateway: Automatically encrypts emails from users and systems, adding a valuable safety net for data in transit.
    Virtru Private Keystore: Offers enhanced privacy controls for agencies requiring heightened security protocols and must keep data inaccessible to cloud providers.

    All of Virtru’s products feature comprehensive audit capabilities that enable administrators to track who has accessed sensitive data and when, with the ability to revoke access instantly if information is shared in error.

    Government agencies and organizations can confidently rely on Virtru’s StateRAMP Authorization to streamline their evaluations, reduce risk, and enhance data security.

    For more information about Virtru and its StateRAMP Authorization, please visit www.virtru.com.

    About Virtru

    Virtru empowers organizations to unlock the power of data while maintaining control wherever it’s stored and shared. Trusted by over 6,000 global customers, Virtru provides simple, powerful solutions for Zero Trust data-centric security, underpinned by the Trusted Data Format (TDF). Learn more at Virtru.com.

    Press Contact

    Nick Michael

    nick.michael@virtru.com 

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    April 2, 2025
  • MIL-OSI: Brigitte Custer Joins Unissant as VP, Strategy and Solutions, Strengthening National Security Focus

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    HERNDON, Va., April 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Today, Unissant Inc. (Unissant) announced the addition of Brigitte Custer as Vice President, Strategy and Solutions. In her new role, Custer will spearhead strategic initiatives and drive solution development with an emphasis on the national security vertical. Her appointment comes at a pivotal moment in Unissant’s growth, as the company expands its capabilities to address the increasingly complex challenges faced by its clients.

    Custer’s addition underscores Unissant’s unwavering commitment to delivering advanced solutions for agencies safeguarding national health and security. For more than three decades, she has served as a technology strategist and trusted advisor to executives and agency heads across the U.S. Intelligence Community, Department of Justice, Department of Homeland Security, Department of Defense, Federal Law Enforcement, and now currently for the Intelligence and National Security Alliance (INSA). Prior to Unissant, she held senior leadership positions at CGI, GDIT, Deloitte and operated as an independent strategy consultant.

    “Brigitte’s exceptional blend of strategic vision, technical expertise, and dedication to community engagement makes her the perfect fit for Unissant,” remarked President and CEO Sumeet Shrivastava. “We are excited to welcome her and look forward to her contributions in driving our strategic growth and delivering impactful solutions to our clients.”

    Custer stated, “My professional journey has always been driven by a desire to bridge the gap between technology and mission needs. I’m excited to join a company that shares this vision and is committed to delivering innovative solutions with mission impact.”

    About Unissant
    Mission-focused, data-driven—Unissant Inc. (Unissant) delivers for the agencies that keep our nation healthy and safe. Keeping people and mission at the forefront, we apply our domain expertise, data acumen, and technology know-how to achieve breakthrough results. Agencies turn to Unissant for our expertise in AI, advanced analytics, digital excellence, and cybersecurity solutions. Our proven frameworks drive successful execution of complex projects at enterprise scale. With an unwavering commitment to advancing mission outcomes, our teams engineer human-centered, innovative solutions that accelerate time to value. We bring honesty, integrity, and dependability to every interaction with our employees, clients, and partners.

    For more information, visit us at www.unissant.com.

    For more information: 
    Theresa White
    Director, Growth Enablement and Marketing
    TWhite@Unissant.com
    +1 703.889.8500, ext 124

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    April 2, 2025
  • MIL-OSI: VTR Biotech to Showcase Innovative Feed Solutions at VIV Asia 2025

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    BANGKOK, THAILAND, April 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — VTR Biotech successfully participated in VIV Asia 2025, one of the premier international events for the animal feed and livestock industry. Held at Impact Bangkok, Thailand, from March 12-14, 2025, VTR Biotech presented its cutting-edge solutions at Booth No. 3-4122, focusing on optimizing feed efficiency, sustainability, and cost-effectiveness in animal production.

    VIV Asia 2025 brought together professionals from the global animal feed, livestock, and food industries, offering a dynamic platform for innovation, knowledge exchange, and business development in animal health and nutrition.

    As global demand for sustainable and efficient animal feed solutions continues to grow, VTR Biotech remains at the forefront of developing advanced feed enzymes, including phytase, protease, xylanase, and Macleaya cordata extract. These innovations are designed to enhance feed efficiency, reduce production costs, and improve the overall economic performance of animal feed producers worldwide.

    VTR Biotech hosted an exclusive technical session titled “Optimizing Economic Efficiency of Production with Exogenous Feed Enzymes” on March 12, 2025, at Jupiter 5, IMPACT Bangkok. Led by Dr. Juan Antonio Javierre, an expert in feed optimization and biotechnology, the session explored how exogenous feed enzymes can revolutionize animal production by improving both economic efficiency and sustainability.

    VTR Biotech’s Feed Solutions at VIV Asia 2025

    As Southeast Asia’s livestock industry faces increasing pressure from feed cost inflation and sustainability concerns, VTR Biotech is stepping up to offer innovative solutions. At VIV Asia 2025, VTR Biotech highlighted the need for more efficient feed systems that balance cost with optimal animal health. One of the company’s most exciting developments is its new multifunctional enzyme, which outperforms traditional single enzymes by improving feed utilization and digestibility. This enzyme is designed to support poultry health and reduce feed costs by optimizing nutrient absorption, making it a valuable addition to the feed industry’s toolkit. With these advancements, VTR Biotech is addressing the key challenges of feed efficiency and animal welfare while contributing to the sustainable growth of Southeast Asia’s livestock sector.

    VTR Biotech developed a comprehensive portfolio of feed solutions aimed at enhancing the efficiency and sustainability of animal production. With a focus on optimizing feed utilization and reducing production costs, the company offers a range of innovative feed enzymes designed to meet the evolving needs of the animal feed industry.

    • Microtech Phytase: VTR Biotech made significant strides in microbial enzyme technology, exploring new ways to optimize feed performance through microbial-based solutions. These technologies improve animal health, enhance nutrient absorption, and increase overall feed efficiency.
    • Acid Protease:VTR Biotech explored the potential of acid protease to enhance protein digestion in animals, optimizing feed conversion and reducing feed costs. This enzyme significantly improves the efficiency of protein digestion in acidic environments, such as the stomach, leading to better animal performance and healthier growth.
    • Xylanase: VTR Biotech’s Yiduozyme xylanase significantly improved fiber digestion in animals, enabling more efficient feed utilization. This enzyme helped break down complex fibers in plant-based feeds, improving nutrient absorption and enhancing overall animal health and growth.
    • Glucose Oxidase: In a recent trial focused on broiler poultry, glucose oxidase demonstrated significant potential in improving gut health, enhancing feed efficiency, and boosting overall poultry performance. This innovation helped poultry producers reduce feed costs while maintaining or improving growth rates.
    • Lipase: Lipase played a crucial role in the digestion of fats in animal feed. VTR Biotech investigated how lipase could improve the digestion and utilization of fats, leading to better growth rates, improved feed efficiency, and enhanced overall animal health. This enzyme optimized fat digestion, ensuring more efficient nutrient absorption and contributing to better weight gain in animals.
    • β-mannanase: β-mannanase proved to be a promising enzyme that breaks down non-starch polysaccharides, a major component of plant cell walls. By improving the digestibility of these fibers, β-mannanase increased nutrient availability, improved animal performance, and reduced feed waste. VTR Biotech’s research in this area aimed to optimize fiber utilization, leading to more efficient feed and better overall animal health and productivity.
    • Macleaya Cordata Extract: A natural plant extract that has been shown to improve feed efficiency and support animal health by reducing oxidative stress and promoting gut health.

    About VTR Biotech
    VTR Biotech is a global leader in biotechnology solutions, specializing in the development of advanced feed enzymes, bioproducts, and plant extracts. With a strong focus on sustainability and innovation, VTR Biotech is committed to supporting animal health, improving feed efficiency, and promoting responsible agricultural practices worldwide.

    For more information, please visit www.vtrbiotech.com or www.vivasia.nl.

    Contact:
     VTR Biotech
     Email: vtr@vtrbio.com
     Website: www.vtrbiotech.com

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    April 2, 2025
  • MIL-OSI: BitLyft Gives Back to the Information Security Community with Repositories to Help SOC Teams Improve Threat Intelligence

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    ST. JOHN’S, Mich., April 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — BitLyft, a leading managed detection and response provider (MDR) offering a holistic defense approach, is giving back to the information security community with two repositories: BitLyft SOC Team – Threat Briefs Repository and Indicators of Compromise (IOC) Repository. Security teams, analysts, and researchers can leverage these reports for proactive threat defense and to help detect, mitigate, and respond to cyber threats more effectively.

    “With the cyber security landscape changing frequently, it is often hard for teams to keep up with the latest threats, tactics, techniques, and procedures that cyber adversaries use to affect industries and organizations,” says Jason Miller, CEO and Founder of BitLyft. “The team at BitLyft bridges the gap between tech and human touch by working together with our technology and clients to deliver the best cybersecurity practices.”

    The BitLyft Threat Briefs Repository serves as a centralized location for published detailed Threat Intelligence Briefs to help security teams stay informed about the latest cybersecurity threats, tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs). The BitLyft SOC Team continuously monitors the threat landscape, analyzes emerging cyber threats, and compiles intelligence reports to enhance security awareness. These Threat Briefs are designed to provide:

    • Analysis of emerging threats affecting industries and organizations.
    • Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTPs) used by cyber adversaries.
    • Indicators of Compromise (IOCs) to aid in proactive detection.
    • Recommended mitigation strategies for enhancing security posture.

    The BitLyft IOC Repository is a collection of IOCs that the BitLyft team has identified, validated, and is sharing with the community to help improve threat intelligence and proactive security measures.

    BitLyft’s Security Operations Center (SOC) continuously monitors and analyzes threat intelligence feeds, security events, and attack patterns. The IOCs provided here are derived from:

    • Active Investigations – Real-world incidents analyzed by our SOC analysts.
    • Threat Intelligence Feeds – Aggregated from multiple trusted sources.
    • Customer Reports – Anonymized and verified indicators from our security monitoring.
    • Malware Analysis – Extracted from sandbox analysis and reverse engineering efforts.

    These indicators can help security teams, researchers, and organizations detect, mitigate, and respond to cyber threats more effectively.

    About BitLyft

    BitLyft enables utilities and corporations to meet regulatory and audit mandates for SOC2 Compliance. The venture’s managed detection and response (MDR) services with an Automated Incident Response (AIR) platform can be implemented cost-effectively and quickly. Prioritizing tech-powered yet high-touch cybersecurity solutions creates a holistic defense, giving clients unwavering confidence; BitLyft staff pledge to prioritize and protect every client. For more information, visit www.bitlyft.com.

    For More Information, Contact:
    Becky Boyd
    MediaFirst
    Cell: (404) 421-8497
    Becky@MediaFirst.Net

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    April 2, 2025
  • MIL-OSI Africa: Zimbabwe’s economy crashed – so how do citizens still cling to myths of urban and economic success?

    Source: The Conversation – Africa – By Kristina Pikovskaia, Leverhulme Early Career Research Fellow, University of Edinburgh

    It is common for nations to have myths, or narratives, that form the basis of their nationalism, or their ideas of themselves as a political community. Such popular narratives are often rooted in a romanticised or idealised view of the past. This is certainly the case in Zimbabwe, where national myths about its urban modernity and economic exceptionalism have stood the test of time in contrast with the reality.

    The idea of urban modernity has its roots in colonial times. At the time of independence in 1980, following a liberation war from 1965 to 1979, Zimbabwe’s economy was looking strong. Urban residents, especially, could think of themselves as modern: they had middle- and working-class lifestyles, social protection, social mobility opportunities and fixed working hours. Urban modernity meant order, steady employment, education.

    Zimbabwe’s economy was exceptional in sub-Saharan Africa: diversified and robust.

    However, rapid socio-economic changes followed in the 1990s and 2000s. Zimbabwe was hit by a series of economic, financial and political crises. This led to the collapse of urban middle- and working-class modernity and the rise of visible informal economic activities in the urban space. By 2004, over 80% of people had informal livelihoods in Zimbabwe.

    My PhD thesis (2021) examined Harare’s shift to informality and the impact of this on people’s everyday experiences of citizenship. The respondents in interviews carried out between 2016 and 2018 included vendors, cross-border traders, manufacturers, residents’ associations, informal sector organisations, local authorities and urban planners.

    These interviews also form the basis of my recent research paper. My analysis sought to examine how people deal with the fact that current circumstances don’t support their myths of urban nationalism.

    During a crisis, people rethink old ideas and adjust them to fit their new situation. As they do this, their notions of urban modernity and economic exceptionalism change. At the same time, they remember a past when their country was economically successful. This memory shapes how they think about the country’s future – and it also makes them question the government, which hasn’t lived up to those past ideals.

    So, what do the myths of urban modernity and economic exceptionalism mean in Zimbabwe today? Some people cling to the early postcolonial notions nurtured by the government. Others reluctantly accept economic informality while seeking to upgrade the idea of the informal sector. But there are others who challenge altogether the view that street vending is not modern and formal enough.

    The prevalent informality was seen as a temporary phenomenon which would end soon. Then the country would return to having a modern urban lifestyle and strong economy.

    Grappling with informality

    To many of the respondents in 2016-2018, “working” and “having a job” meant being employed and having regular wages, job security and social protection.

    At the same time, people also reluctantly accepted economic informality and some of the changes it made to their lives, while seeking to upgrade the idea of the informal sector. Some informal sector associations, for example, attempted to teach their members to see their activities as businesses and themselves as business people, as I reported in another paper.


    Read more: How informal sector organisations in Zimbabwe shape notions of citizenship


    Some respondents drew a line between economic activities that were acceptable in the city centre and those that were not. These were similar to the early postcolonial notions enforced by the government. They suggested, for example, that street vending had no place in the city centre. It should only occur in limited designated spaces, and in residential areas.

    Some street vendors, though, defied the notion of street vending not being modern and formal enough. They dressed smartly to emphasise that street vending could also be done in a “modern” way and be a part of the mainstream economy.

    The history of the urban modernity myth

    At the beginning of colonial rule in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, the colonisers planned for the cities to remain “white”. Unless Africans lived in their employers’ facilities, they were required to live in dedicated areas.

    At the same time, the colonial administration introduced and enforced the concept of “order” in Salisbury, now Harare, the capital. It punished poor, marginalised and homeless people. The same with economic and social activities it deemed undesirable.

    Today, over 32% of Zimbabweans live in urban areas.

    The establishment in the 1930s of the African middle class was an important part of the urban modernity project. Those who sought to belong to it largely used education as their primary social mobility tool.


    Read more: Education in Zimbabwe has lost its value: study asks young people how they feel about that


    After independence in 1980, the cities were deracialised. Everyone was free to enter and use the urban space. But the new government still held tight control and dictated who had the right to the city.

    Numerous operations were conducted from the 1980s to clear the street of “undesirable” people and activities. For example, informal settlements were removed. Many women were arrested on the pretext of clearing the city of prostitution. The most notorious clean-up operation was the 2005 Operation Murambatsvina. It effectively punished all those considered “unproductive” and not deserving to be in the city.


    Read more: Dogs in the city: on the scent of Zimbabwe’s urban history


    Those high and, frankly, brutal standards of urban modernity have a long history in Zimbabwe and became a part of its urban nationalism.

    Economic exceptionalism

    Colonial and early postcolonial Zimbabwe had an exceptional and diversified economy with strong mining, agricultural, and industrial sectors. Zimbabwe’s manufacturing sector contributed 25% to GDP by 1974.

    Despite the economic decline, it is still a common narrative that Zimbabwe’s industrial sector was second only to South Africa’s in sub-Saharan Africa and that Zimbabwe was “the breadbasket” of Africa.

    Zimbabwe launched the ZiG currency in April 2024 to tackle sky-high inflation and stabilise the floundering economy. Jekesai Njikizana/AFP via Getty Images

    However, manufacturing in colonial Zimbabwe benefited a small number of white industrialists. Black Zimbabweans did not have the opportunities. They could not own profitable manufacturing businesses or access finance.

    After independence, the government made considerable efforts to deracialise the economy and public services.

    The present

    The early postcolonial ideas about urban modernity and economic exceptionalism were severely undermined in Zimbabwe. But people try to give new meanings to these ideas in the changed social and economic circumstances. There is ongoing reluctance to accept that informality altered Zimbabwe for good. And many of my respondents wanted to find ways that the myths of modernity and economic exceptionalism could keep their meaning in the changed circumstances.

    Continuity and change in the myths of urban nationalism also raise the questions of legitimacy. In this case, it is about legitimacy of informal economic practices and legitimacy of the government that did not uphold the myths.

    Ideas can be very powerful in explaining people’s understanding of the political community they belong to. And when such ideals cannot be upheld, people will find new meanings in their material reality that let them hold on to old ideas or reinterpret them.

    – Zimbabwe’s economy crashed – so how do citizens still cling to myths of urban and economic success?
    – https://theconversation.com/zimbabwes-economy-crashed-so-how-do-citizens-still-cling-to-myths-of-urban-and-economic-success-247114

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    April 2, 2025
  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Y Canghellor yn darparu diogelwch ac adnewyddiad cenedlaethol i Gymru

    Source: United Kingdom – Executive Government & Departments 3

    Press release

    Y Canghellor yn darparu diogelwch ac adnewyddiad cenedlaethol i Gymru

    Mae’r Canghellor yn addo creu “cyfnod newydd o ddiogelwch ac adnewyddiad cenedlaethol” wrth iddi gyflwyno Datganiad y Gwanwyn i hybu twf economaidd.

    • Mae’r Canghellor yn addo creu “cyfnod newydd o ddiogelwch ac adnewyddiad cenedlaethol” wrth iddi gyflwyno Datganiad y Gwanwyn i hybu twf economaidd, diogelu pobl sy’n gweithio a chadw Prydain yn ddiogel.
    • Ar gyfartaledd, bydd pobl ledled y DU £500 y flwyddyn yn well eu byd erbyn diwedd tymor y senedd hon o’u cymharu ag o dan y llywodraeth flaenorol, gan roi mwy o arian ym mhocedi pobl.
    • Mae twf wrth galon y Cynllun ar gyfer Newid, a gall Prydain ddechrau adeiladu diolch i’r dyraniad gwariant cyfalaf ychwanegol gwerth £13 biliwn, ochr yn ochr â £2.2 biliwn o gyllid ar gyfer amddiffyn y flwyddyn nesaf.

    Ar gyfartaledd, bydd pobl ledled y DU £500 yn well eu byd o 2029, o’i gymharu â rhagolwg yr hydref yr OBR, gan helpu i gyflawni’r Cynllun ar gyfer Newid, wrth i’r Canghellor gyhoeddi Ddatganiad y Gwanwyn heddiw (dydd Mercher 26 Mawrth) sy’n manteisio ar y cyfleoedd sydd ar gael mewn byd sy’n newid.

    Cadarnhaodd yr OBR hefyd fod disgwyl i economi’r DU dyfu’n gyflymach na’r disgwyl o 2026 ymlaen ac y bydd yn uwch na’r hyn a nodwyd yn eu rhagolwg yr hydref erbyn 2029 – gan godi i 9.5% o’i gymharu â 9.2%.

    Nododd y Canghellor sut mae’r llywodraeth yn gwarchod diogelwch gwladol ac yn manteisio i’r eithaf ar botensial sector amddiffyn y DU ar gyfer twf drwy gadarnhau y bydd cynnydd o £2.2 biliwn yng nghyllideb amddiffyn y DU gyfan yn 2025-26.

    Mae Datganiad y Gwanwyn yn cyflawni cynlluniau gwariant Llywodraeth y DU sy’n canolbwyntio ar ei hamcanion craidd, sef dod â sicrwydd a sefydlogrwydd i bobl sy’n gweithio ledled y DU.

    Mae’n dilyn y Gyllideb yn yr hydref lle cyhoeddodd y Canghellor y bydd Llywodraeth Cymru yn cael setliad o £21 biliwn yn 2025/26 – y mwyaf mewn termau real yn hanes datganoli. Mae hyn yn cynnwys £1.7 biliwn yn ychwanegol drwy fformiwla Barnett, gyda £1.5 biliwn ar gyfer gwariant o ddydd i ddydd a £250 miliwn ar gyfer buddsoddiad cyfalaf.

    Mae’r mesurau a gymerwyd heddiw yn golygu cynnydd pellach o £16 miliwn drwy symiau canlyniadol o dan Barnett yn 2025/26. Mae Llywodraeth Cymru yn parhau i gael dros 2.0% yn fwy y pen na gwariant cyfatebol Llywodraeth y DU yng ngweddill y DU, sy’n golygu £4 biliwn yn fwy yn 2025-26.

    Bydd cyllid grant bloc Llywodraeth Cymru o 2026-27 ymlaen yn cael ei gadarnhau yng Ngham 2 yr Adolygiad o Wariant, sy’n dod i ben ar 11 Mehefin 2025. Bydd Prif Ysgrifennydd y Trysorlys yn cwrdd â’i gymheiriaid o’r llywodraethau datganoledig i drafod eu blaenoriaethau cyn i’r adolygiad gael ei gwblhau.

    Dywedodd Jo Stevens, Ysgrifennydd Gwladol Cymru:

    Mae Datganiad y Gwanwyn heddiw yn mynd ymhellach ac yn mynd ati’n gyflymach i sicrhau twf economaidd, diogelwch cenedlaethol ac adnewyddu ledled Cymru a gweddill y DU.

    Drwy gywiro sylfeini ein heconomi, rydyn ni eisoes wedi dechrau cyflawni’r newid y pleidleisiodd pobl Cymru drosto naw mis yn ôl.

    Mae’r £16 miliwn sydd ar gael heddiw drwy Fformiwla Barnett yn ychwanegol at y setliad mwyaf erioed gwerth £21 biliwn a gyhoeddwyd ar gyfer Llywodraeth Cymru yng Nghyllideb yr Hydref diwethaf, gan roi hwb i wariant ar wasanaethau cyhoeddus fel y GIG, ac mae rhestr aros eisoes wedi bod yn disgyn yng Nghymru.

    Rydym wedi gwneud yn siŵr na fydd unrhyw deulu yng Nghymru’n talu ceiniog yn fwy o dreth yn eu cyflogau ac rydym wedi codi’r isafswm cyflog a’r cyflog byw i hyd at 140,000 o weithwyr yng Nghymru.

    Rydyn ni’n creu degau o filoedd o swyddi newydd drwy Barthau Buddsoddi Cymru, Porthladdoedd Rhydd a drwy brosiectau twf lleol a mewnfuddsoddi. Bydd buddsoddiad heddiw mewn amddiffyn hefyd yn rhoi hwb i’r diwydiant yng Nghymru. Ac rydyn ni wedi darparu bargen well i weithwyr dur Cymru ac, am y tro cyntaf, £25m i gadw tomennydd glo Cymru’n ddiogel.

    Mae’r Datganiad y Gwanwyn hwn yn rhoi hwb i dwf economaidd, yn amddiffyn pobl sy’n gweithio ac yn cadw ein gwlad yn ddiogel.”  

    Amddiffyn

    Rydym yn mynd ymhellach ac yn mynd ati’n gyflymach i warchod ein diogelwch gwladol a manteisio i’r eithaf ar y potensial o dwf economaidd yn sector amddiffyn y DU.

    • Rydym yn cynyddu’r gyllideb amddiffyn o £2.2 biliwn yn 2025-26, gan gynyddu’r gwariant ychwanegol ar amddiffyn i fwy na £5 biliwn ers Cyllideb yr Hydref.
    • Mae hyn yn codi gwariant ar amddiffyn i 2.36% y flwyddyn nesaf a bydd yn cael ei fuddsoddi mewn gosod Arfau Ynni Cyfeiriedig ar longau’r Llynges Frenhinol bum mlynedd yn gynt na’r disgwyl, darparu cartrefi gwell i deuluoedd milwrol a moderneiddio Safle Llynges Ei Fawrhydi yn Portsmouth.
    • Neilltuwyd isafswm o 10 y cant ar gyfer gwariant ar gyfarpar gyda thechnolegau datblygol fel dronau a systemau awtonomaidd, technolegau â defnydd deuol, a galluoedd a bwerir gan ddeallusrwydd artiffisial, fel bod gan filwyr Prydain yr adnoddau sydd eu hangen arnynt i ymladd ac ennill mewn rhyfeloedd modern.
    • Rhoi’r dechnoleg newydd hon yn nwylo ein lluoedd arfog yn gyflymach drwy leihau biwrocratiaeth, gydag uned newydd Arloesi Amddiffyn y DU yn y Weinyddiaeth Amddiffyn yn arwain ymdrechion i ddod o hyd i dechnoleg addawol a sicrhau bod y rhain yn cyrraedd y rheng flaen yn gyflym, gan gryfhau sector technoleg y DU a chynyddu buddsoddiad preifat.
    • Creu prosesau caffael pwrpasol ar gyfer gwahanol fathau o offer milwrol, gan ddysgu gwersi o’n cefnogaeth gyflym i Wcráin i gymell targedau amser cyflymach ar gyfer rhoi tanciau, awyrennau ac offer hanfodol eraill newydd ar waith ar gyfer rhyfela modern.
    • Mae’r llywodraeth hon yn benderfynol o drawsnewid y sector amddiffyn i fod yn beiriant ar gyfer twf drwy ganolbwyntio’r buddsoddiad hwn ar y meysydd hynny sy’n rhoi hwb i gapasiti cynhyrchiol yr economi, fel buddsoddi mewn arloesi a thechnolegau newydd. O ganlyniad i’r cynnydd mewn gwariant ar amddiffyn i 2.5%, mae’r llywodraeth yn amcangyfrif y gallai hyn arwain at GDP o tua 0.3% yn uwch yn y tymor hir, sy’n cyfateb i tua £11 biliwn o GDP yn arian heddiw.
    • Bydd buddsoddiad y llywodraeth mewn amddiffyn hefyd yn cefnogi ei chenhadaeth fwyaf blaenllaw, sef sicrhau twf economaidd. Bydd dinasyddion y DU yn cael eu diogelu rhag bygythiadau gartref ar yr un pryd â chreu amgylchedd sefydlog lle gall busnesau ffynnu, a chefnogi prentisiaethau a swyddi medrus iawn ledled y DU.
    Twf

    Hybu twf economaidd yw prif genhadaeth Llywodraeth y DU, er mwyn i ni allu rhoi mwy o arian ym mhocedi pobl sy’n gweithio ar draws pob rhan o’r DU.

    Mae Llywodraeth y DU eisoes wedi gwneud cynnydd sylweddol yn y cynllun hwn ar gyfer twf yng Nghymru, gan gynnwys cadarnhau ffocws Parth Buddsoddi Wrecsam a Sir y Fflint ar weithgynhyrchu uwch i ddenu gwerth £1 biliwn o fuddsoddiad a chreu hyd at 6,000 o swyddi; a £1.5 biliwn o fuddsoddiad uniongyrchol gan Lywodraeth y DU mewn prosiectau sy’n cefnogi twf ledled Cymru.

    Mae Llywodraeth y DU yn gadarn ei chefnogaeth i’r cymunedau dur. Drwy Fwrdd Pontio Tata Steel Port Talbot, mae’n darparu gwerth £80 miliwn i helpu gweithwyr, y gadwyn gyflenwi, busnesau lleol ac adfywio. 

    Bydd gweithredoedd y llywodraeth hon drwy gydol Cyllideb yr Hydref a Datganiad y Gwanwyn, os cânt eu cynnal, yn arwain at gynnydd o 0.6% yn lefel y GDP go iawn erbyn 2034-25.

    Daeth yr OBR i’r casgliad bod y rheol sefydlogrwydd yn cael ei bodloni o £9.9 biliwn a bod y rheol buddsoddi yn cael ei bodloni o £15.1 biliwn. Mae’r ddwy reol yn cael eu bodloni ddwy flynedd yn gynnar, sy’n golygu mai dim ond benthyca ar gyfer buddsoddi y mae’r llywodraeth o 2027-28 ymlaen ac mae’r ddyled ariannol net yn gostwng.

    Nid yw’r llywodraeth yn fodlon â ffigurau twf tymor byr, ac mae’n mynd ymhellach ac yn mynd ati’n gyflymach heddiw i wella hyn.

    Mae’r Canghellor wedi cyhoeddi buddsoddiad cyfalaf pellach o £13 biliwn dros oes y Senedd er mwyn mynd ymhellach o ran twf, ac mae hynny’n ychwanegol at y cynnydd o £100 biliwn a gyhoeddwyd yng Nghyllideb yr Hydref. Bydd hyn yn cyflawni’r prosiectau sydd eu hangen i ysgogi buddsoddiad preifat, hybu twf ac yn gwthio strategaeth ddiwydiannol fodern y DU yn ei blaen.

    Gyda’i gilydd, mae’r buddsoddiad cyfalaf ychwanegol hwn yn gwrthbwyso’r arbedion bach ar wariant o ddydd i ddydd ac yn golygu y bydd cyfanswm gwariant adrannol yn cynyddu dros y pum mlynedd nesaf, o’i gymharu â’r cynlluniau yn yr hydref.

    Diwygio

    Mae Llywodraeth y DU yn benderfynol o wneud y sector cyhoeddus yn fwy cynhyrchiol ac o wella gwasanaethau ar gyfer pobl sy’n gweithio. Ond mewn byd sy’n newid, mae angen i ni fynd ymhellach a mynd ati’n gyflymach i sicrhau ein bod yn gallu darparu’r gwasanaethau cyhoeddus y mae pobl sy’n gweithio yn poeni fwyaf amdanynt.

    Mae’r llywodraeth wedi dangos ei hymrwymiad i wneud y penderfyniadau anodd sydd eu hangen i sbarduno effeithlonrwydd a diwygio’r wladwriaeth – lleihau aneffeithlonrwydd a dyblygu biwrocrataidd; a rhoi diwedd ar wariant gwastraffus gan y llywodraeth drwy ganslo miloedd o gardiau credyd y llywodraeth.

    Mae cael mwy o bobl i mewn i swyddi hefyd yn ganolog i genhadaeth y llywodraeth o ran twf. Mae’r system les hon wedi methu ac yn siomi pobl drwy ofyn iddynt brofi’r hyn na allant ei wneud, yn hytrach na chanolbwyntio ar yr hyn y gallent ei wneud gyda’r cymorth iawn – mae’n caethiwo pobl oherwydd bod ofn arnynt roi cynnig ar waith, ac oherwydd diffyg cefnogaeth a chymhellion ariannol gwael.

    Bydd y system nawdd cymdeithasol bob amser yn gwarchod y rhai hynny na allant fyth weithio, a dyna pam y mae’r llywodraeth hon yn cynnig premiwm ychwanegol a fydd yn diogelu eu hincwm. A bydd yn dod â diwedd i’r drefn o ailasesu pobl sydd â’r cyflyrau gydol oes mwyaf difrifol i roi urddas a sicrwydd iddynt.

    Helpu mwy o bobl i gael gwaith yw un o nodau canolog y diwygiadau hyn, a dyna pam mae’r llywodraeth yn mynd i’r afael â chymhellion i fod yn segur drwy ddiddymu’r WCA, ail-gydbwyso Credyd Cynhwysol, a buddsoddi mwy mewn cymorth cyflogaeth.

    Byddwn bob amser yn cefnogi’r rheini sydd â chyflyrau iechyd tymor hir drwy’r Taliad Annibyniaeth Bersonol, a fydd yn parhau i fod yn fudd-dal pwysig nad yw’n seiliedig ar brawf modd ar gyfer pobl anabl a phobl sydd â chyflyrau iechyd tymor hir.  Ond bydd y diwygiadau hyn yn gwneud y system yn fwy penodol a chynaliadwy er mwyn sicrhau bod rhwyd ddiogelwch ar gael i’r rheini sydd ei hangen fwyaf.

    Mae’r Canghellor wedi cadarnhau y byddwn yn creu Cronfa Trawsnewid gwerth £3.25 biliwn i gefnogi’r gwaith sylfaenol o ddiwygio gwasanaethau cyhoeddus, manteisio ar gyfleoedd technoleg ddigidol a Deallusrwydd Artiffisial (AI), a thrawsnewid darpariaeth rheng flaen i ryddhau arbedion i drethdalwyr yn y tymor hir.

    Cyhoeddodd y Canghellor hefyd becyn o fesurau i gau’r bwlch treth, gan godi £1 biliwn y flwyddyn erbyn 2029-30. Amcangyfrifwyd fod bwlch treth y DU yn tua £40 biliwn yn 2022-23.

    Edrych Ymlaen

    Mae Datganiad y Gwanwyn yn adeiladu ar Gyllideb yr Hydref a’r penderfyniadau a wnaed ers hynny i sicrhau sefydlogrwydd i economi Prydain a sbarduno twf economaidd.

    Bydd y llywodraeth yn nodi ei chynlluniau ar gyfer gwariant a diwygiadau allweddol i’r sector cyhoeddus yn yr Adolygiad o Wariant a fydd yn dod i ben ar 11 Mehefin 2025.

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    MIL OSI United Kingdom –

    April 2, 2025
  • MIL-OSI Global: Zimbabwe’s economy crashed – so how do citizens still cling to myths of urban and economic success?

    Source: The Conversation – Africa – By Kristina Pikovskaia, Leverhulme Early Career Research Fellow, University of Edinburgh

    It is common for nations to have myths, or narratives, that form the basis of their nationalism, or their ideas of themselves as a political community. Such popular narratives are often rooted in a romanticised or idealised view of the past. This is certainly the case in Zimbabwe, where national myths about its urban modernity and economic exceptionalism have stood the test of time in contrast with the reality.

    The idea of urban modernity has its roots in colonial times. At the time of independence in 1980, following a liberation war from 1965 to 1979, Zimbabwe’s economy was looking strong. Urban residents, especially, could think of themselves as modern: they had middle- and working-class lifestyles, social protection, social mobility opportunities and fixed working hours. Urban modernity meant order, steady employment, education.

    Zimbabwe’s economy was exceptional in sub-Saharan Africa: diversified and robust.

    However, rapid socio-economic changes followed in the 1990s and 2000s. Zimbabwe was hit by a series of economic, financial and political crises. This led to the collapse of urban middle- and working-class modernity and the rise of visible informal economic activities in the urban space. By 2004, over 80% of people had informal livelihoods in Zimbabwe.

    My PhD thesis (2021) examined Harare’s shift to informality and the impact of this on people’s everyday experiences of citizenship. The respondents in interviews carried out between 2016 and 2018 included vendors, cross-border traders, manufacturers, residents’ associations, informal sector organisations, local authorities and urban planners.

    These interviews also form the basis of my recent research paper. My analysis sought to examine how people deal with the fact that current circumstances don’t support their myths of urban nationalism.

    During a crisis, people rethink old ideas and adjust them to fit their new situation. As they do this, their notions of urban modernity and economic exceptionalism change. At the same time, they remember a past when their country was economically successful. This memory shapes how they think about the country’s future – and it also makes them question the government, which hasn’t lived up to those past ideals.

    So, what do the myths of urban modernity and economic exceptionalism mean in Zimbabwe today? Some people cling to the early postcolonial notions nurtured by the government. Others reluctantly accept economic informality while seeking to upgrade the idea of the informal sector. But there are others who challenge altogether the view that street vending is not modern and formal enough.

    The prevalent informality was seen as a temporary phenomenon which would end soon. Then the country would return to having a modern urban lifestyle and strong economy.

    Grappling with informality

    To many of the respondents in 2016-2018, “working” and “having a job” meant being employed and having regular wages, job security and social protection.

    At the same time, people also reluctantly accepted economic informality and some of the changes it made to their lives, while seeking to upgrade the idea of the informal sector. Some informal sector associations, for example, attempted to teach their members to see their activities as businesses and themselves as business people, as I reported in another paper.




    Read more:
    How informal sector organisations in Zimbabwe shape notions of citizenship


    Some respondents drew a line between economic activities that were acceptable in the city centre and those that were not. These were similar to the early postcolonial notions enforced by the government. They suggested, for example, that street vending had no place in the city centre. It should only occur in limited designated spaces, and in residential areas.

    Some street vendors, though, defied the notion of street vending not being modern and formal enough. They dressed smartly to emphasise that street vending could also be done in a “modern” way and be a part of the mainstream economy.

    The history of the urban modernity myth

    At the beginning of colonial rule in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, the colonisers planned for the cities to remain “white”. Unless Africans lived in their employers’ facilities, they were required to live in dedicated areas.

    At the same time, the colonial administration introduced and enforced the concept of “order” in Salisbury, now Harare, the capital. It punished poor, marginalised and homeless people. The same with economic and social activities it deemed undesirable.

    Today, over 32% of Zimbabweans live in urban areas.

    The establishment in the 1930s of the African middle class was an important part of the urban modernity project. Those who sought to belong to it largely used education as their primary social mobility tool.




    Read more:
    Education in Zimbabwe has lost its value: study asks young people how they feel about that


    After independence in 1980, the cities were deracialised. Everyone was free to enter and use the urban space. But the new government still held tight control and dictated who had the right to the city.

    Numerous operations were conducted from the 1980s to clear the street of “undesirable” people and activities. For example, informal settlements were removed. Many women were arrested on the pretext of clearing the city of prostitution. The most notorious clean-up operation was the 2005 Operation Murambatsvina. It effectively punished all those considered “unproductive” and not deserving to be in the city.




    Read more:
    Dogs in the city: on the scent of Zimbabwe’s urban history


    Those high and, frankly, brutal standards of urban modernity have a long history in Zimbabwe and became a part of its urban nationalism.

    Economic exceptionalism

    Colonial and early postcolonial Zimbabwe had an exceptional and diversified economy with strong mining, agricultural, and industrial sectors. Zimbabwe’s manufacturing sector contributed 25% to GDP by 1974.

    Despite the economic decline, it is still a common narrative that Zimbabwe’s industrial sector was second only to South Africa’s in sub-Saharan Africa and that Zimbabwe was “the breadbasket” of Africa.

    However, manufacturing in colonial Zimbabwe benefited a small number of white industrialists. Black Zimbabweans did not have the opportunities. They could not own profitable manufacturing businesses or access finance.

    After independence, the government made considerable efforts to deracialise the economy and public services.

    The present

    The early postcolonial ideas about urban modernity and economic exceptionalism were severely undermined in Zimbabwe. But people try to give new meanings to these ideas in the changed social and economic circumstances. There is ongoing reluctance to accept that informality altered Zimbabwe for good. And many of my respondents wanted to find ways that the myths of modernity and economic exceptionalism could keep their meaning in the changed circumstances.

    Continuity and change in the myths of urban nationalism also raise the questions of legitimacy. In this case, it is about legitimacy of informal economic practices and legitimacy of the government that did not uphold the myths.

    Ideas can be very powerful in explaining people’s understanding of the political community they belong to. And when such ideals cannot be upheld, people will find new meanings in their material reality that let them hold on to old ideas or reinterpret them.

    This research is partly funded by the Leverhulme Early Career Fellowship (ECF-2022-055) and University of Oxford.

    – ref. Zimbabwe’s economy crashed – so how do citizens still cling to myths of urban and economic success? – https://theconversation.com/zimbabwes-economy-crashed-so-how-do-citizens-still-cling-to-myths-of-urban-and-economic-success-247114

    MIL OSI – Global Reports –

    April 2, 2025
  • MIL-OSI: AI & Technology Virtual Investor Conference Agenda Announced for April 3rd

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    NEW YORK, April 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Virtual Investor Conferences, the leading proprietary investor conference series announced the agenda for the AI & Technology Virtual Investor Conference on April 3rd.

    Individual investors, institutional investors, advisors, and analysts are invited to attend.

    REGISTER HERE

    It is recommended that investors pre-register and run the online system check to expedite participation and receive event updates. There is no cost to log-in, attend live presentations, or schedule 1×1 meetings with management.

    “We look forward to hosting this week’s AI & Technology Virtual Investor Conference this week,” said Jason Paltrowitz, Executive Vice President of Corporate Services at OTC Markets Group. “This event will bring together cutting-edge companies to share their strategic innovation and business plans directly with prospective investors.” 

    April 3rd

    To facilitate investor relations scheduling and to view a complete calendar of Virtual Investor Conferences, please visit www.virtualinvestorconferences.com.

    About Virtual Investor Conferences®

    Virtual Investor Conferences (VIC) is the leading proprietary investor conference series that provides an interactive forum for publicly traded companies to seamlessly present directly to investors.

    Providing a real-time investor engagement solution, VIC is specifically designed to offer companies more efficient investor access. Replicating the components of an on-site investor conference, VIC offers companies enhanced capabilities to connect with investors, schedule targeted one-on-one meetings and enhance their presentations with dynamic video content. Accelerating the next level of investor engagement, Virtual Investor Conferences delivers leading investor communications to a global network of retail and institutional investors.

    Media Contact: 
    OTC Markets Group Inc. +1 (212) 896-4428, media@otcmarkets.com

    Virtual Investor Conferences Contact:
    John M. Viglotti
    SVP Corporate Services, Investor Access
    OTC Markets Group
    (212) 220-2221
    johnv@otcmarkets.com

    The MIL Network –

    April 2, 2025
  • MIL-OSI: Maris-Tech Enters Into Distribution Agreement with Thrikasa Technologies to Expand Presence in India

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    Thrikasa Technologies will serve as key local distributor, strengthening Maris-Tech’s reach in the Indian defense markets

    Rehovot, Israel, April 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Maris-Tech Ltd. (Nasdaq: MTEK, MTEKW) (“Maris-Tech” or the “Company”), a global leader in video and artificial intelligence (“AI”)-based edge computing technology, today announced that it has entered into a new distribution agreement with Thrikasa Technologies (“Thrikasa”), a veteran Indian supplier of computing solutions for rugged environments. Pursuant to the agreement, Thrikasa will serve as a key distribution partner for Maris-Tech’s solutions across India.

    With its headquarters in Hyderabad, Thrikasa brings deep experience in delivering advanced technology to defense, aerospace, and critical infrastructure clients across the region. The collaboration will include joint marketing, exhibition participation and coordinated sales efforts, which Maris-Tech expects will allow it to better serve Indian customers with localized expertise and support.

    “We are excited to announce this agreement with Thrikasa, a highly respected participant in India’s defense technology ecosystem,” said Israel Bar, Chief Executive Officer of Maris-Tech. “We believe that Thrikasa’s technical knowledge and trusted relationships make them an ideal collaborator, as we continue to establish our presence in India and bring our advanced edge computing and AI video solutions to the Indian market.”

    About Maris-Tech Ltd.

    Maris-Tech is a global leader in video and AI-based edge computing technology, pioneering intelligent video transmission solutions that conquer complex encoding-decoding challenges. Our miniature, lightweight, and low-power products deliver high-performance capabilities, including raw data processing, seamless transfer, advanced image processing, and AI-driven analytics. Founded by Israeli technology sector veterans, Maris-Tech serves leading manufacturers worldwide in defense, aerospace, Intelligence gathering, homeland security (HLS), and communication industries. We’re pushing the boundaries of video transmission and edge computing, driving innovation in mission-critical applications across commercial and defense sectors.

    For more information, visit https://www.maris-tech.com/

    Forward-Looking Statement Disclaimer

    This press release contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, that are intended to be covered by the “safe harbor” created by those sections. Forward-looking statements, which are based on certain assumptions and describe the Company’s future plans, strategies and expectations, can generally be identified by the use of forward-looking terms such as “believe,” “expect”,” “may”, “should,” “could,” “seek,” “intend,” “plan,” “goal,” “estimate,” “anticipate” or other comparable terms. For example, the Company is using forward-looking statements when it is discussing: the anticipated benefits of the distribution agreement between the Company and Thrikasa and the Company’s expansion of its advanced edge computing and AI video solutions  in the Indian market. Because forward-looking statements relate to the future, they are subject to inherent uncertainties, risks and changes in circumstances that are difficult to predict and many of which are outside of the Company’s control. The Company’s actual results and financial condition may differ materially from those indicated in the forward-looking statements. Therefore, you should not rely on any of these forward-looking statements. Important factors that could cause the Company’s actual results and financial condition to differ materially from those indicated in the forward-looking statements include, among others, the following: its ability to raise capital through the issuance of additional securities; its planned level of revenues and capital expenditures; belief that our existing cash and cash equivalents, as of December 31, 2024, will be sufficient to fund our operations through the next twelve months; its ability to market and sell our products; its plans to continue to invest in research and development to develop technology for both existing and new products; its plans to collaborate, or statements regarding the ongoing collaborations, with partner companies; its ability to maintain our relationships with suppliers, manufacturers, and other partners; its ability to maintain or protect the validity of our intellectual property; its ability to retain key executive members; its ability to internally develop and protect new inventions and intellectual property; its ability to expose and educate the industry about the use of our products; its expectations regarding our tax classifications; its qualification as an emerging growth company or a foreign private issuer; interpretations of current laws and the passages of future laws; general market, political and economic conditions in the countries in which the Company operates including those related to recent unrest and actual or potential armed conflict in Israel and other parts of the Middle East, such as the multi-front war Israel is facing; and the other risks and uncertainties described in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 20-F for the year ended December 31, 2024, filed with the SEC on March 28, 2025, and its other filings with the SEC. We undertake no obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statement, whether written or oral, that may be made from time to time, whether as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise.

    Investor Relations:

    Nir Bussy, CFO
    Tel: +972-72-2424022
    Nir@maris-tech.com

    The MIL Network –

    April 2, 2025
  • MIL-OSI: POET Receives Lightwave Award for Outstanding AI Hardware at OFC Conference

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    TORONTO, April 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — POET Technologies Inc. (“POET” or the “Company“) (TSX Venture: PTK; NASDAQ: POET), a leader in the design and implementation of highly integrated optical engines and light sources for artificial intelligence networks, today announced that its executive team accepted the Elite Score award from Lightwave+BTR Innovation Reviews at an exclusive gala reception held at the Moscone Center in San Francisco, California on Monday night. The reception took place on the eve of the annual Optical Fiber Communications (OFC) Conference.

    Accepting the award on behalf of the Company were POET Chairman & CEO Dr. Suresh Venkatesan and Chief Revenue Officer Raju Kankipati. A panel of judges, comprised of experts from the optical communications and broadband communities, recognized the POET Optical Interposer™ as an innovative advancement that will have a significant impact on the industry.

    “We couldn’t ask for a better way to start our 2025 OFC experience than to collect this meaningful award,” Venkatesan commented. “Knowing that a recognized authority in our industry has judged our technology as one of the best on the market provides a strong amount of momentum heading into the next few days.”

    POET has previously announced that it will demonstrate its latest innovations at the OFC conference. These include POET Teralight™, a line of 1.6T highly integrated transmit and receive optical engines and the new POET Blazar™, an advanced light source solution that will be viewable by invitation only. Among the customers whose products are scheduled to be showcased with POET’s products already integrated is Adtran, which commended the Company on its accolade.

    “POET is deserving of industry recognition because of the innovation they have achieved with their optical engines. We value their efforts in helping us to create a next-generation optical module that addresses the demand for greater connectivity,” said Ross Saunders, General Manager, Adtran Optical Engines. Adtran will demo its highly integrated Quattro 100G LR4 in its private demo room that features POET’s optical engines.

    The Lightwave+BTR award recognized the inventiveness and applicability of the POET Optical Interposer, the foundation for the Company’s highly integrated silicon-based optical engines and light sources that are designed to power AI hardware applications and data center hyperscalers to the next level of speed and performance.

    The trophy will be displayed alongside POET’s other recent awards at the Company’s OFC Booth (#5315) through the conference, which ends on April 3, 2025.

    About POET Technologies Inc.
    POET is a design and development company offering high-speed optical modules, optical engines and light source products to the artificial intelligence systems market and to hyperscale data centers.  POET’s photonic integration solutions are based on the POET Optical Interposer™, a novel, patented platform that allows the seamless integration of electronic and photonic devices into a single chip using advanced wafer-level semiconductor manufacturing techniques. POET’s Optical Interposer-based products are lower cost, consume less power than comparable products, are smaller in size and are readily scalable to high production volumes. In addition to providing high-speed (800G, 1.6T and above) optical engines and optical modules for AI clusters and hyperscale data centers, POET has designed and produced novel light source products for chip-to-chip data communication within and between AI servers, the next frontier for solving bandwidth and latency problems in AI systems.  POET’s Optical Interposer platform also solves device integration challenges in 5G networks, machine-to-machine communication, self-contained “Edge” computing applications and sensing applications, such as LIDAR systems for autonomous vehicles.  POET is headquartered in Toronto, Canada, with operations in Allentown, PA, Shenzhen, China, and Singapore.  More information about POET is available on our website at www.poet-technologies.com.


    About Lightwave+BTR

    Bringing over 36 years of trusted technical insights to today’s optical communications professionals. Through our integrated media portfolio, Lightwave delivers content focused on fiber optics and optoelectronics, the technologies that enable the growth, integration and improved performance of voice, data and video communications networks and services. Our experienced editorial team provides trusted technology, application and market insights to corporate executives, department heads, project managers, network engineers and technical managers at equipment suppliers, service providers and major end-user organizations. Our unique ability to inform our audience’s business-critical decisions is based in our 35+ year relationship with the entire optical community—technology vendors, communications carriers and major enterprises—and our recognition of the interplay among its members. Lightwave’s media portfolio includes the Lightwave Direct email newsletter and LightwaveOnline magazine.

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    Such forward-looking information or statements are based on a number of risks, uncertainties and assumptions which may cause actual results or other expectations to differ materially from those anticipated and which may prove to be incorrect. Assumptions have been made regarding, among other things, the completion of its development efforts with its customers, the ability to build working prototypes to the customer’s specifications, and the size, future growth and needs of Artificial Intelligence network suppliers. Actual results could differ materially due to a number of factors, including, without limitation, the failure to produce optical engines on time and within budget, the failure of Artificial Intelligence networks to continue to grow as expected, the failure of the Company’s products to meet performance requirements for AI and datacom networks, operational risks in the completion of the Company’s projects, the ability of the Company to generate sales for its products, and the ability of its customers to deploy systems that incorporate the Company’s products. Although the Company believes that the expectations reflected in the forward-looking information or statements are reasonable, prospective investors in the Company’s securities should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements because the Company can provide no assurance that such expectations will prove to be correct. Forward-looking information and statements contained in this news release are as of the date of this news release and the Company assumes no obligation to update or revise this forward-looking information and statements except as required by law.

    Neither TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.
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    April 2, 2025
  • MIL-OSI: Locafy to Present at the AI & Technology Virtual Investor Conference April 3rd

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    PERTH, Australia, April 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Locafy Limited (Nasdaq: LCFY, LCFYW) (“Locafy” or the “Company”), a globally recognized leader in location based digital marketing solutions, with market leading SEO capabilities, today announced that CEO Gavin Burnett will present at the AI & Technology Virtual Investor Conference, hosted by VirtualInvestorConferences.com, on April 3, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time.

    Burnett will discuss how Locafy is addressing the rapidly evolving online and AI search landscape. He will highlight the Company’s proprietary entity-based SEO technology, which enables businesses to achieve fast, cost-effective Page 1 visibility across both traditional search engines and emerging AI-powered platforms. Burnett will also explore how AI is transforming search behavior and emphasize the importance of unique, authentic business content and optimized digital infrastructure for gaining recognition in both AI and organic search. Additionally, he will preview Locafy’s upcoming AI Chat and Voice Bot solutions—designed to boost customer engagement and drive conversions—as part of the Company’s broader strategy to scale globally through strategic partnerships and a subscription-based business model.

    This will be a live, interactive online event where investors are invited to ask questions in real time. An archived webcast will be made available after the event for those unable to attend live.

    Online investors are encouraged to pre-register and run the online system check to expedite participation and receive event updates.

    Learn more and register at www.virtualinvestorconferences.com.

    About Locafy
    Locafy (Nasdaq: LCFY, LCFYW) is a globally recognized software-as-a-service technology company specializing in local search engine marketing. Founded in 2009, Locafy’s mission is to revolutionize the US$700 billion SEO sector. We help businesses and brands increase search engine relevance and prominence in a specific proximity using a fast, easy, and automated approach. For more information, please visit www.locafy.com.

    About Virtual Investor Conferences®
    Virtual Investor Conferences (VIC) is the leading proprietary investor conference series that provides an interactive forum for publicly traded companies to seamlessly present directly to investors.

    Providing a real-time investor engagement solution, VIC is specifically designed to offer companies more efficient investor access.  Replicating the components of an on-site investor conference, VIC offers companies enhanced capabilities to connect with investors, schedule targeted one-on-one meetings and enhance their presentations with dynamic video content. Accelerating the next level of investor engagement, Virtual Investor Conferences delivers leading investor communications to a global network of retail and institutional investors.

    Locafy Investor Relations Contact
    Matt Glover
    Gateway Group, Inc.
    (949) 574-3860
    LCFY@gateway-grp.com

    Virtual Investor Conferences
    John M. Viglotti
    SVP Corporate Services, Investor Access
    OTC Markets Group
    (212) 220-2221
    johnv@otcmarkets.com

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    April 2, 2025
  • MIL-OSI: 10 More MLSs deploy Restb.ai advanced AI features

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    DALLAS, April 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Restb.ai, the real estate industry’s leader in AI-powered computer vision technology, continues its rapid expansion by serving 10 additional Multiple Listing Services (MLSs) throughout the US. With these new integrations, over 45,000 thousand more real estate professionals will gain access to AI-driven tools that enhance property listings, streamline compliance, and improve the home search experience. Restb.ai technology reaches more than 800,000 agents and brokers across North America.

    “These MLSs are embracing artificial intelligence to deliver real, tangible value to their members,” said Dominik Pogorzelski, President, MLS at Restb.ai. “By deploying AI-powered solutions, they are reducing manual work for agents and ensuring more complete, accurate, and searchable property listings – benefits that directly impact both agents and consumers.”

    MLSs that are bringing for the first time advanced Restb.ai technology to their members/subscribers include:

    Mid-America Regional Information Systems, Inc. (MARIS)
    Headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, Mid-America Regional Information Systems (MARIS) is a regional MLS in the heart of the Midwest with a mission of providing an orderly marketplace of cooperation and compensation for participants through a common database of real estate information. Established in 1995, MARIS supports over 15,000 subscribers in 14 Associations covering 67 counties.

    MIBOR Broker Listing Cooperative®
    The MIBOR Broker Listing Cooperative® (BLC) is the engine that powers the local real estate market. By providing best-in-class listing services to members in 17 counties throughout central Indiana, the BLC empowers REALTORS® to facilitate transactions with timely, accurate, and reliable listing information, which creates an efficient marketplace. Owned by the MIBOR REALTOR® Association, founded in 1912, MIBOR proudly represents more than 10,000 real estate professionals in central Indiana.

    All Jersey MLS (formerly CJMLS)
    ALL JERSEY MLS, formerly known as Central Jersey MLS, is New Jersey’s most comprehensive real estate resource, with statewide listing services covering the entire state of New Jersey. All Jersey MLS provides premier business solutions to appraisal and real estate professionals statewide.

    Maine Listings
    Maine Listings, a subsidiary of the Maine Association of REALTORS®, is the state’s official Multiple Listing Service, providing over 6,900 real estate professionals with comprehensive property data, compliance tools, and advanced listing solutions to enhance accuracy and market transparency.

    Montana Regional MLS
    Montana Regional MLS serves real estate professionals covering Central and Western Montana from the Rocky Mountains to the Idaho state line. With the most up-to-date, accurate, and complete information on real estate for sale in Montana, the Montana Regional MLS is REALTOR® owned.

    Capital Area Technology & REALTOR®Services (CATRS – Tallahassee Board of REALTORS®)
    CATRS is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Tallahassee Board of REALTORS®. It serves real estate professionals in the state’s capital and surrounding area by providing resources and opportunities to support their success.

    Bryan-College Station Multiple Listing Service
    The Bryan-College Station MLS, wholly owned by the Bryan-College Station Regional Association of REALTORS®, serves as the primary MLS for the region with approximately 1,800 subscribers and over 3,000 listings on the market.

    Vail Multi-List Service (VMLS)
    The Vail Multi-List Service serves real estate professionals throughout Colorado’s entire Vail Valley market. VMLS is recognized as the most accurate source for local real estate data and market analysis tools and provides relevant technology and accurate accessible data to its members.

    St. Augustine & St. Johns County Board of REALTORS®
    Founded in 1964, the St. Augustine & St. Johns County Board of REALTORS® is a member of the National Association of REALTORS®, whose core purpose is to help its members become more profitable and successful. The association provides its members access to a wide range of value-added offers as well as significant savings on products and services they use daily.

    Longview Area Association of REALTORS®
    The Longview Area Association of REALTORS® (LAAR) has been a cornerstone of professionalism and integrity in the East Texas real estate industry since its formation. LAAR is committed to supporting its members with cutting-edge tools, expert guidance, and strong advocacy for private property rights.

    “MLSs adopting AI aren’t just improving efficiency. They’re setting the foundation to power future real estate technology,” said Nathan Brannen, Chief Product Officer at Restb.ai. “This expansion is another step toward a smarter, more streamlined industry where AI helps agents focus on what they do best: serving home buyers and sellers.”

    More information about Restb.ai MLS software solutions is here – restb.ai/customers/MLS.

    About Restb.ai
    Restb.ai, the leader in AI-powered computer vision for real estate, provides image recognition and data enrichment solutions for many of the industry’s top brands and leading innovators. Its advanced AI-powered technology automatically analyzes property imagery to unlock visual insights at scale that empower real estate companies with relevant and actionable property intelligence. Its proprietary artificial intelligence technology transforms property imagery into actionable insights, helping clients unlock new value from visual data and providing deep insight into each of the 1 million property photos uploaded daily.

    For more information on Restb.ai, visit its website. For Restb.ai-related media inquiries, please contact Maya Makarem at contact@restb.ai or maya@restb.ai or Kevin Hawkins at 1-206-866-1220 or kevin@wavgroup.com.

    Photos accompanying this announcement are available at

    https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/b657c390-46bc-4a81-8845-a02d7a1223d2

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    April 2, 2025
  • MIL-OSI Global: The dark side of psychiatry – how it has been used to control societies

    Source: The Conversation – UK – By Caitjan Gainty, Senior Lecturer in the History of Science, Technology and Medicine, King’s College London

    In his new book, No More Normal, psychiatrist Alastair Santhouse recalls an experience from the 1980s when he was a university student in the UK helping deliver supplies to “refuseniks” – Soviet citizens who were denied permission to leave the USSR. These people often faced harsh treatment, losing their jobs and becoming targets of harassment. Some were even diagnosed with a psychiatric condition called “sluggish schizophrenia”.

    By the time Santhouse encountered this diagnostic category, sluggish schizophrenia had been kicking around psychiatry in the Soviet Union for some time. It first entered the diagnostic lexicon in the 1930s, coined to describe cases in which adults diagnosed with schizophrenia had displayed no symptoms of the disorder in childhood.

    This notion of a symptomless disorder gave it tremendous value to Soviet officials in the 1970s and 80s, who wielded it ruthlessly against those who suddenly suffered from delusions of wanting a better society or hallucinatory desires to emigrate.

    But they weren’t the only ones to wield psychiatry to repress and control. “Punitive” or “political” psychiatry has proven to be quite a useful tool in many parts of the world. One well-known case is that of Chinese political activist Wang Wanxing, who marked the third anniversary of the 1989 pro-democracy student protests in Tiananmen Square by unfurling his own pro-democracy banner on that same spot.

    He was immediately arrested, jailed, and then diagnosed with “political monomania”: a “condition” characterised by the irrational failure to agree with the state. For treatment, he was confined for 13 years in a psychiatric hospital, part of the Ankang (“peace and health”) network of psychiatric institutions where dissidents like him were forcefully medicated and subjected to “treatments” such as electrified acupuncture.

    More recent applications of punitive psychiatry pop up periodically in our news feeds and disappear just as quickly. Some women who removed their headscarves or cut their hair as part of anti-government protests in Iran in 2022 were diagnosed with antisocial behaviour, forcefully institutionalised and subjected to “re-education”.

    Women in Iran who protested against wearing hijabs were sent for re-education.
    Alexandros Michailidis/Shutterstock

    In 2024, in Russia, an activist’s choice of T-shirt, bearing the slogan “I am against Putin”, was considered so problematic that it required the summoning of a “psychiatric emergency team”.

    As in the Soviet Union, the advantages of punitive psychiatry were not a little Orwellian: diagnosing a citizen with a mental illness made it easier to isolate their ideas, cut them off physically and discourage similar behaviour.

    Not just authoritarian regimes

    While authoritarian regimes certainly seem to wield it with the most abandon, punitive psychiatry has not been absent in the west. Indeed, at the height of the civil rights movement in the US, black activists protesting generations of racial prejudice and injustice were subjected to much the same diagnostic regime.

    One example was the pastor and activist Clennon W. King, Jr. who was arrested and confined to a mental institution in 1958 after he attempted to enrol at the all-white University of Mississippi for a summer course. It was an act so inconceivable that the state of Mississippi thought he must be insane.

    And, according to his FBI record, the militant civil rights leader Malcolm X was a “pre-psychotic paranoid schizophrenic”: a diagnosis made based on his activism and protest speech. As Jonathan Metzl has shown, the descriptors used to “diagnose” Malcolm X were later enshrined in the American Psychiatric Association’s 1968 updated definition of schizophrenia. Dissent in the US was as potentially pathological as dissent anywhere else.

    Though each of these cases undoubtedly constitutes a gross misuse of psychiatry, the practice of making distinctions between what constitutes normal and abnormal behaviour is fundamental to the discipline. And, as Metzl’s account of the shifting definition of schizophrenia implies, psychiatric disorders are especially sensitive to social change.

    Unlike most physical illnesses, psychiatric illnesses often have few physiological signs. Whereas a broken bone on an X-ray can be declared unambiguously broken, psychiatric problems are diagnosed in terms of constellations of symptoms, written on but not in the body, and recounted by patients in conversation with their therapist, or via a listing of these symptoms on one of the many diagnostic questionnaires that make up the psychiatric diagnostic arsenal.

    Psychiatry’s bible

    These are then matched to symptom clusters listed in psychiatry’s bible, the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM). Though in the everyday practice of mental health, there is much more to this process, in theory, the closeness of this match designates the absence or presence of disease.

    That psychiatric diagnoses are unusually socially responsive is by and large unavoidable. Our mental health is itself socially specific, so much so that some have argued that something as apparently universal as depression, for example, is actually an illness specific to western or even just anglophone cultures.

    Whether that hypothesis is true or not has no bearing on whether depression is in fact real. It only suggests what psychiatry intrinsically acknowledges already: that mental health has a critically significant social component.

    As the use of psychiatry for these punitive purposes makes clear, this necessary malleability lends itself to abuse. The radical psychiatrists of the 1970s certainly believed so when they re-examined the very notion of normal, exposing its role in policing society and enforcing categories of exclusion. It’s how homosexuality ended up as a diagnosable psychiatric illness in the 1952 edition of the DSM – a pathology built by and for the norms of the American mainstream.

    But it’s a malleability that can also lead to change in the opposite direction, where society – we, you and I – revisit and change these boundaries. Homosexuality was removed from the DSM in 1973, not because of any new scientific information, but because of a targeted gay rights activist campaign and, more indirectly, the slow shift over the intervening decades toward greater social inclusion.

    In his book, Santhouse reflects on where we are now in psychiatry, at a time when there is, to quote his clever title, “no more normal”. Though the definition of normal is always in a state of flux, ours is a moment of diagnostic surfeit, in which mental health clinicians have had to cede space to a superabundance of resources that allow us – even encourage us – to diagnose ourselves.

    And that makes this an interesting moment: one in which we explicitly see our vision of mental health being remapped onto the shifting politics of identity and inclusion that permeate now. Insofar as this forces us to reckon with the social aspects of our mental health in a more explicit way than we are used to, perhaps this is no bad thing.

    Caitjan Gainty has received funding from the Wellcome Trust.

    – ref. The dark side of psychiatry – how it has been used to control societies – https://theconversation.com/the-dark-side-of-psychiatry-how-it-has-been-used-to-control-societies-248493

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    April 2, 2025
  • MIL-OSI: Empowering Global Users, Global Assets Releases AI Intelligent Trading System Technical Whitepaper

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    New York, April 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) —
    With the rapid development of financial technology, intelligent trading and decentralized finance (DeFi) are increasingly becoming important components of the financial market. In this trend, Global Assets proudly announces the release of its AI intelligent trading system technical whitepaper, aimed at creating an efficient, secure, and intelligent trading environment for global users, further promoting technological innovation in the financial market.

    Technological Innovation Leading the Future of Trading
    Global Assets’ AI intelligent trading system combines advanced artificial intelligence algorithms and blockchain technology to monitor market data in real time around the clock and optimize trading processes. This system enhances trading efficiency through automated trading strategies, reducing the influence of human factors on market decisions, and ensuring the safety and stability of trades.

    Core features of the AI intelligent trading system include:

    Intelligent Market Analysis: AI robots can analyze market data in real time, automatically identifying potential market dynamics.

    High-Speed Trade Execution: The system can execute trading orders in milliseconds, improving trading efficiency.

    Risk Management Mechanism: A multi-layer risk management mechanism ensures the safety of trading funds and reduces risk exposure.

    Blockchain Collateral Lending to Unlock Asset Value
    Global Assets’ blockchain collateral lending service provides users with an efficient asset management tool, helping them release instant liquidity without selling assets. Through this service, users can use mainstream crypto assets as collateral to quickly obtain liquid funds.

    Key advantages of this service include:

    No Traditional Credit Review Required: Users only need to provide digital assets as collateral to secure funding.

    Fast Loan Disbursement Mechanism: The system automatically evaluates the value of the collateralized assets, with funds available instantly.

    Transparent and Secure Blockchain Mechanism: All transaction records are recorded on the blockchain, ensuring transparency and trustworthiness.

    Diverse Trading Ecosystem to Meet All Needs
    Global Assets is committed to providing users with diverse asset trading options, creating a one-stop trading ecosystem. Users can engage in cross-market trading on the same platform, meeting diverse asset allocation requirements.

    The types of trading supported by the platform include:

    Digital Currency Trading: Supports mainstream cryptocurrencies.

    Forex Trading: Covers major fiat currencies such as USD, EUR, and JPY.

    Commodity Trading: Provides trading opportunities for commodities like gold and crude oil.

    Stocks and ETFs: Connects global stock markets, offering investment choices in international markets.

    Why Choose Global Assets?

    Technology-Driven Innovation: The combination of AI and blockchain technology constructs an intelligent trading ecosystem.

    Safeguarded Fund Security: Multiple security protection mechanisms ensure the safety of user funds.

    Global Market Coverage: Supports multiple countries and regions, offering round-the-clock trading services.

    Efficient Customer Support: A professional team provides 24/7 online support.

    Conclusion
    In the context of the continuous development of global financial technology, the combination of AI intelligent trading and blockchain technology injects new vitality into the financial market. Through the release of its technical whitepaper, Global Assets demonstrates its deep strength in technological innovation and service ecology, committed to providing global users with a more efficient and intelligent trading environment. To learn more about the Global Assets AI Intelligent Trading System, please visit the official website and embark on a new era of intelligent trading!

    Media Contact
    Company Name: Global Assets
    Website: https://global-assets.com
    Email: service@global-assets.com
    Contact: Markus Johann Fischer

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

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    April 2, 2025
  • MIL-OSI: Volatus Aerospace to Present at the AI & Technology Virtual Investor Conference April 3rd

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    VANCOUVER, British Columbia, April 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Volatus Aerospace Inc., (OTCQX: TAKOF) (TSXV: FLT) (Frankfurt: ABB), a leader in innovative aerial solutions, today announced that Glen Lynch, CEO of Volatus Aerospace will present live at the AI & Technology Virtual Investor Conference hosted by VirtualInvestorConferences.com, on April 3rd, 2025.

    This live presentation, led by CEO Glen Lynch, will cover Volatus’ strategic growth plan, outline its initiatives for remotely piloted aircraft systems (RPAS) and piloted solutions, and detail recent partnerships aimed at accelerating the commercialization of its RPAS technologies, including Volatus’ recent alliances with Kongsberg Geospatial, Dufour, RigiTech and Ondas Holdings.

    DATE: Thursday April 3, 2025
    TIME: 10:00am EDT
    LINK: CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

    This will be a live, interactive online event where investors are invited to ask the company questions in real-time. If attendees are not able to join the event live on the day of the conference, an archived webcast will also be made available after the event.

    It is recommended that online investors pre-register and run the online system check to expedite participation and receive event updates.  

    Learn more about the event at www.virtualinvestorconferences.com.

    Recent Volatus Highlights:

    About Volatus Aerospace
    Volatus Aerospace is a leader in innovative global aerial solutions for intelligence and cargo. With a strong foundation of over 100 years of combined institutional knowledge in aviation, Volatus provides comprehensive solutions using both piloted and remotely piloted aircraft systems (RPAS). We serve industries such as oil and gas, utilities, healthcare, and public safety. Our mission is to enhance operational efficiency, safety, and sustainability through cutting-edge, real-world solutions.

    Connect with Volatus: Website 

    About Virtual Investor Conferences®
    Virtual Investor Conferences (VIC) is the leading proprietary investor conference series that provides an interactive forum for publicly traded companies to seamlessly present directly to investors.

    Providing a real-time investor engagement solution, VIC is specifically designed to offer companies more efficient investor access. Replicating the components of an on-site investor conference, VIC offers companies enhanced capabilities to connect with investors, schedule targeted one-on-one meetings and enhance their presentations with dynamic video content. Accelerating the next level of investor engagement, Virtual Investor Conferences delivers leading investor communications to a global network of retail and institutional investors.

    CONTACTS:

    Volatus Aerospace Inc.

    Danielle Gagne
    Head of Marketing and Communications
    Volatus Aerospace Inc.
    +1 833-865-2887
    danielle.gagne@volatusaerospace.com

    Bill Mitoulas
    Investor Relations
    Volatus Aerospace Inc.
    +1.416.479.9547
    investorrelations@volatusaerospace.com

    Virtual Investor Conferences
    John M. Viglotti
    SVP Corporate Services, Investor Access
    OTC Markets Group
    (212) 220-2221
    johnv@otcmarkets.com

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

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    April 2, 2025
  • MIL-OSI: Triller Group Executives to Attend Exclusive Mar-a-Lago Luncheon Ahead of TikTok Ban

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    As TikTok ban nears, Triller makes moves to capture market share for its short-form video platform

    Los Angeles, CA, April 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Triller Group Inc. (“Triller” or “the Company is set to participate in an exclusive luncheon at President Donald J. Trump’s Palm Beach, Florida club Mar-a-Lago. Triller Group CEO Wing Fai Ng and CFO Mark Carbeck will represent the company at this prestigious gathering, marking Triller’s first official engagement at the esteemed venue.

    The luncheon presents a strategic opportunity for Triller to connect with new investors, forge key relationships, and explore potential growth avenues ahead of the impending TikTok ban, currently slated for April 5, 2025. As the Company continues to expand its influence in the digital and creator-driven economy, securing strong partnerships remains a top priority.

    “The Mar-a-Lago luncheon is the perfect forum for Triller to connect and engage with industry leaders who share our vision for innovation and disruption in the digital space,” said Wing Fai Ng, CEO of Triller Group. “This gathering gives us the opportunity to showcase Triller’s unique position at the intersection of AI, entertainment, and social media.”

    With a global footprint and a strong commitment to empowering creators, Triller continues to revolutionize digital engagement. The Company looks forward to leveraging this event to strengthen its financial strategy and drive future success.

    About Triller Group Inc.

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

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

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

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

    # # #

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

    Breanne Fritcher
    triller@wachsman.com

    Safe Harbor Statement

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

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    April 2, 2025
  • MIL-OSI: Blockmate Ventures Inc to Present at the AI & Technology Virtual Investor Conference April 3rd

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    TORONTO, April 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Blockmate Ventures Inc (TSX.V: MATE) (OTCQB: MATEF) (FSE: 8MH1) (“Blockmate” or the “Company”), today announced that Justin Rosenberg, CEO, will present live at the AI & Technology Virtual Investor Conference hosted by VirtualInvestorConferences.com, on April 3rd, 2025.

    DATE: April 3rd
    TIME: 3:30 – 4:00 pm ET
    LINK: REGISTER HERE
    Available for 1×1 meetings: April 7-8

    This will be a live, interactive online event where investors are invited to ask the company questions in real-time. If attendees are not able to join the event live on the day of the conference, an archived webcast will also be made available after the event.

    It is recommended that online investors pre-register and run the online system check to expedite participation and receive event updates.

    Learn more about the event at www.virtualinvestorconferences.com.

    Recent Company Highlights

    • Feb 10, 2025 – Animoca Brands announces that they led Hivello’s pre-TGE investment round
    • Feb 11, 2025 – Hivello’s (HVLO) Token lists on Gate.io and MEXC
    • Dec 17, 2024 – Blockmate receives strategic investment from Tony G and co

    About Blockmate Ventures Inc.
    Blockmate Ventures is a venture creator focusing on building fast growing technology businesses relating to cutting edge sectors such as blockchain, AI and renewable energy. Working with prospective founders, projects in incubation can benefit from the Blockmate ecosystem that offers tech, services, integrations and advice to accelerate the incubation of projects towards monetization. Recent projects include Hivello (download the free passive income app at www.hivello.com) and Sunified, digitising solar energy.

    The leadership team at Blockmate Ventures have successfully founded successful tech companies from the Dotcom era through to the social media era. Learn more about being a Blockmate at: www.blockmate.com.

    Blockmate welcomes investors to join the Company’s mailing list for the latest updates and industry research by subscribing at https://www.blockmate.com/subscribe.

    About Virtual Investor Conferences®
    Virtual Investor Conferences (VIC) is the leading proprietary investor conference series that provides an interactive forum for publicly traded companies to seamlessly present directly to investors.

    Providing a real-time investor engagement solution, VIC is specifically designed to offer companies more efficient investor access.  Replicating the components of an on-site investor conference, VIC offers companies enhanced capabilities to connect with investors, schedule targeted one-on-one meetings and enhance their presentations with dynamic video content. Accelerating the next level of investor engagement, Virtual Investor Conferences delivers leading investor communications to a global network of retail and institutional investors.

    CONTACTS:
    Justin Rosenberg
    CEO
    Blockmate Ventures Inc
    (580) 262-6130
    justin@blockmate.com

    Virtual Investor Conferences
    John M. Viglotti
    SVP Corporate Services, Investor Access
    OTC Markets Group
    (212) 220-2221
    johnv@otcmarkets.com

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    April 2, 2025
  • MIL-OSI: Cequence Security Achieves AWS Security Competency Status, Delivering Advanced API Protection and Bot Management Solutions

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    SANTA CLARA, Calif., April 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Cequence Security, a pioneer in API security and bot management, announced today that it has achieved Amazon Web Services (AWS) Security Competency status in the Cyber Security category. This designation highlights Cequence’s proven ability to meet AWS’s rigorous standards for delivering cutting-edge cybersecurity solutions to AWS customers. The AWS Security Competency directly aligns common customer use cases to AWS Partner capabilities, accelerating positive security outcomes.

    This Cequence AWS Security Competency achievement highlights the company’s validated expertise across seven foundational categories of cybersecurity use cases: Perimeter Protection, Identity and Access Management, Threat Detection and Response, Infrastructure Protection, Data Protection, Compliance and Privacy, and Application Security. Partners that excel across all seven foundational security categories unlock the exclusive opportunity to qualify for the prestigious 8th designation: Core Security Partner. Each foundational category contains multiple cybersecurity capabilities, each with technical and operational requirements.

    In 2022, AWS revamped the AWS Security Competency program to streamline access for customers, ensuring they can confidently adopt cybersecurity solutions from AWS Partners that have been rigorously validated by AWS. AWS security experts annually validate the tools used and operational processes of each AWS Security Competency partner to address specific cloud security challenges aligned to the categories and use cases that they have applied for. The AWS Security Competency provides a faster and easier experience for customers to select the right AWS Partner to help them achieve their goals for business risk and cloud strategy confidence.

    Cequence proudly earns the distinguished AWS Security Competency, underscoring its leadership in API security and bot management making it a premier AWS Partner. This achievement highlights Cequence’s advanced expertise and unwavering commitment to delivering cutting-edge cybersecurity solutions that meet AWS’s rigorous standards for protecting cloud environments.

    “Cequence is excited to achieve AWS Security Competency status,” said Ameya Talwalkar, CEO at Cequence Security. “This milestone reflects our dedication to empowering organizations to secure their API ecosystems. By harnessing the agility and innovation of AWS, we equip businesses to defend against sophisticated bot attacks and API abuse, allowing them to focus on growth and innovation with confidence. Together with AWS, we provide the expertise needed to navigate the complexities of API security, ensuring that organizations can operate resiliently and securely.”

    AWS empowers organizations, from startups to global enterprises, with scalable, flexible, and cost-effective solutions. To ensure seamless integration and deployment of these solutions, AWS established the AWS Competency Program, designed to help customers identify trusted AWS Partners with deep industry expertise. As an AWS Security Competency Partner, Cequence stands at the forefront, delivering advanced cybersecurity solutions tailored to safeguard cloud environments while leveraging the full power of AWS.

    Additional Resources:

    • Explore Cequence Security’s comprehensive API protection solutions tailored for AWS customers: Cequence for AWS.
    • Watch our recent webinar: Fortifying the Future: Securing Agentic AI With Cequence and AWS – View on demand.
    • Learn how Cequence and AWS deliver advanced API protection together: ESG Showcase.
    • To discover more about our innovative solutions, visit Cequence Security.

    About Cequence Security
    Cequence is a pioneer in API security and bot management, protecting the applications and APIs that organizations depend on from attacks, business logic abuse, and fraud. Our unique Unified API Protection platform unites discovery, compliance, and protection capabilities, providing unmatched real-time security in the face of sophisticated threats. Demonstrating value in minutes rather than days or weeks, Cequence offers a flexible deployment model that requires no app instrumentation or modification. Cequence solutions scale to meet the needs of the largest and most demanding private and public sector organizations, protecting more than 8 billion daily API interactions and 3 billion user accounts. To learn more, visit www.cequence.ai.

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    April 2, 2025
  • MIL-OSI: John Snow Labs Integrates Select Guideline Central Content to Streamline Clinical Guideline Compliance with a New AI-Enhanced Knowledge Agent

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    LEWES, Del., April 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — John Snow Labs, the AI for healthcare company, is now incorporating select Guideline Central content, introducing a turnkey AI solution designed to simplify and enhance clinical decision-making. By leveraging John Snow Labs’ advanced medical Large Language Models (LLMs) with select content from the largest guideline library in the world, healthcare providers can automatically access accurate, current, and actionable recommendations to promote guidelines-based decision making for improved patient outcomes. This will be introduced today in a session at the Healthcare NLP Summit.

    Healthcare organizations are increasingly required to adhere to complex standards and performance measures to comply with quality initiatives, pay-for-performance programs, and payer guidelines. However, many providers lack the time and resources to keep up with frequently changing industry standards, and thus, the ability to act upon an appropriate next step for each unique patient case.

    This solution ensures that providers can confidently determine the evidence-based next-best action for each patient—saving time while improving compliance and patient outcomes. With the ability to be used as a standalone tool for clinicians and medical societies or an embeddable module for Electronic Health Record (EHR) and Clinical Decision Support (CDS) vendors, integration is seamless.

    Key features include:

    • Advanced Question-Answering: AI comprehends and answers detailed questions about clinical guidelines, including interpreting visual tables, flowcharts, and nuanced criteria.
    • Patient-Specific Guideline Matching: It intelligently maps an unstructured patient case summary to the correct guideline and identifies the most relevant section tailored to the patient’s current condition.
    • Transparent Reasoning and Deep Linking: The solution explains its recommendations and provides direct links to the corresponding sections of guidelines for further review.

    “Guideline Central works with with approximately 50 medical associations to curate a library of the most comprehensive guidelines in existence, but because guideline content is mostly unstructured and spread across multiple platforms and locations, it’s impossible for providers to read in their entirety or easily access the specific information they need,” said David Talby, CEO John Snow Labs. “With our state-of-the-art medical LLMs, any healthcare organization can leverage the power of AI to access select guidelines-based best practices.”

    “The ability to quickly find and identify the key takeaways and recommendations from clinical guidelines is critical for all healthcare organizations to ensure the most optimal care is offered,” said Vickie Reyes, Director of Clinical Informatics, Guideline Central. “John Snow Labs’ licensed use of the select Guideline Central Pocket Guide content helps deliver the most current guidelines to healthcare providers in a way that’s fast, intuitive, and simple to integrate.”

    To learn more about this turnkey AI solution, register for the Healthcare NLP Summit or tune into the recording of John Snow Labs’ and Guideline Central’s session after the show.

    About Guideline Central
    Guideline Central is dedicated to providing healthcare professionals with evidence-based clinical decision-support tools that are current, practical, and easily accessible. Guideline Central partners with approximately 50 medical societies and government agencies to provide quick-reference tools that physicians can rely on for credible guidance in the management of a medical condition. For more information about licensing Guideline Central content visit GuidelineCentral.com/contact.

    About John Snow Labs
    John Snow Labs, the AI for healthcare company, provides state-of-the-art software, models, and data to help healthcare and life science organizations put AI to good use. Developer of Medical LLMS, Healthcare NLP, Spark NLP, the Generative AI Lab No-Code Platform, and the Medical Chatbot, John Snow Labs’ award-winning medical AI software powers the world’s leading pharmaceuticals, academic medical centers, and health technology companies. Creator and host of The NLP Summit, the company is committed to further educating and advancing the global AI community.

    Contact
    Gina Devine
    Head of Communications
    John Snow Labs
    gina@johnsnowlabs.com

    The MIL Network –

    April 2, 2025
  • MIL-OSI: Movellus and RTX’s SEAKR Engineering Collaborate on Advancing Mission-Critical ASICs

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    SANTA CLARA, Calif., April 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Movellus announced today that RTX’s, SEAKR Engineering, LLC, selected the Aeonic™ Generate Intellectual Property (IP) Platform for its next-generation radiation-tolerant ASIC designs.

    As part of the collaboration, Movellus provides a portion of the computer chip designs utilized in SEAKR’s spacecraft payload electronics to maximize ease of integration. Through the observable technology, mission operations staff can easily monitor the health of RTX’s SEAKR ASIC.

    “The Movellus IP enabled us to quickly meet our block-to-block communication performance goals and mitigate aging effects,” said Steve Tigner, Director of ASIC Development for SEAKR Engineering. “With the Movellus team, we have a solution that is robust and tolerant of radiation effects improving the performance and on-orbit availability of our next-generation ASICs.”

    The next generation of military and aerospace designs requires sophisticated computing capabilities built on advanced process technology. Movellus’ high-performance, synthesizable IP helps partners deliver on these requirements. The Aeonic™ Digital IP portfolio enables easy migration across advanced process nodes with a radiation-tolerant ready architecture that also provides mission-mode telemetry information.

    Movellus continues to advance high-performance silicon through feature-rich, synthesizable IP, with a unique, radiation-hardened ready architecture that enables increased use of commercial technology in military and aerospace applications. This is a pillar of U.S. Government technology strategy in areas including the Department of Defense Microelectronic Activity initiative, The Aeonic™ Digital IP portfolio, implemented across various process nodes from 40nm to 3nm, complements this charter.

    About Movellus
    Movellus provides critical technology that is integrated into an array of applications ranging from edge AI devices to performance-centric cloud datacenter compute and networking offerings. The company is headquartered in Santa Clara, CA, with R&D centers in Michigan and Toronto. Visit us at: www.movellus.com.

    About SEAKR Engineering
    SEAKR Engineering, LLC, is RTX’s leading-edge provider of advanced payload and mission solutions for space applications. For more than 40 years, we have developed and delivered reliable and innovative solutions across a wide range of space systems. SEAKR is headquartered in Centennial, Colorado. www.SEAKR.com

    About RTX 
    With more than 185,000 global employees, RTX pushes the limits of technology and science to redefine how we connect and protect our world. Through industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon – we are advancing aviation, engineering integrated defense systems, and developing next-generation technology solutions and manufacturing to help global customers address their most critical challenges. The company, with 2023 sales of $69 billion, is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia. 

    Movellus, the Movellus logo, Aeonic, Aeonic Generate, Elevating Silicon, Aeonic Insight and Intelligent Clock Networks are among the trademarks of Movellus. The term “Movellus” refers to Movellus Circuits, Inc and / or its subsidiaries. Other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

    Press Contact: Aakash Jani |   aakash@movellus.com

    The MIL Network –

    April 2, 2025
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