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Aircraft Finance Lease (AFL) has introduced a revised aircraft leasing and financing framework designed to address growing geopolitical, legal, and insurance risks affecting the global aviation sector. The update reflects recent sanctions-related disputes, evolving court interpretations of insurance coverage, and shifting growth patterns across emerging markets.

The new framework places greater emphasis on jurisdiction-specific enforceability, clearer risk allocation in lease contracts, and regionally tailored financing structures. It is intended to support lessors and airline operators in navigating increasingly fragmented regulatory and geopolitical environments.

“Recent global events have shown that traditional lease assumptions no longer hold in all markets,” said Deepak Sharma, chief executive officer of AFL. “Lease enforceability, insurance clarity, and regional legal alignment now play a central role in protecting aircraft assets and capital.”

Responding to Shifts in Global Risk

The Russia-Ukraine conflict exposed significant vulnerabilities in aircraft recovery and insurance enforcement, with multiple aircraft stranded under sanctions regimes. Subsequent court rulings have reinforced the importance of precise contract language and jurisdictional foresight in lease documentation.

AFL’s updated framework incorporates these lessons by refining contractual definitions related to war risk, loss triggers, and governing law, while also aligning insurance structures with recent judicial interpretations.

Focus on Emerging Growth Markets

The framework also reflects AFL’s increased engagement with growth markets in Southeast Asia and India. Southeast Asia continues to see sustained fleet expansion driven by low-cost carriers and rising passenger demand. In India, regulatory developments aligned with the Cape Town Convention are improving confidence among lessors and financiers.

AFL’s approach in these regions emphasizes flexible financing models, locally informed legal structuring, and technical evaluation grounded in aircraft engineering expertise.

A Measured Approach to Long-Term Resilience

Founded in 2019, AFL operates at the intersection of aircraft engineering, finance, and contract structuring. The firm’s latest initiative reinforces its focus on risk-aware growth rather than volume expansion, with an emphasis on durability across market cycles.

“Resilience in aviation finance now depends on how well legal, technical, and commercial decisions work together,” Sharma added. “This framework is designed to reflect that reality.”

About AFL (Aircraft Finance Lease)

Led by CEO Deepak Sharma, AFL Aircraft Finance Lease Ltd is a London-based company specializing in innovative financing solutions for the global aviation and aerospace sectors. Since its founding in 2019, AFL is a trusted corporate partner to leading aircraft and engine lessors. For more information, visit afl-aero.com.

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Miss Pathak
Info@afl-aero.com

EverForward Trading announced that Brian Ferdinand, portfolio manager and trader, has been selected for membership in the Forbes Business Council, an invitation-only organization for senior executives and business leaders. The recognition reflects Ferdinand’s leadership in building trading systems designed for durability, controlled adaptation, and disciplined risk alignment across changing market environments.

At EverForward, adaptation is not driven by urgency or short-term performance pressure. Instead, system evolution is treated as an engineering problem — one governed by design integrity rather than speed.

“Markets change constantly, but not all change deserves a response,” Ferdinand said. “Our focus is on understanding whether outcomes reflect structural issues or normal variance before we alter anything.”

Architecture-First Trading Design

Under Ferdinand’s leadership, EverForward evaluates performance through the lens of system architecture rather than isolated results. Each strategy is developed with explicit assumptions around signal behavior, volatility exposure, execution constraints, and portfolio-level risk contribution.

When results diverge from expectations, the firm emphasizes diagnosis over reaction. Signal logic, execution mechanics, and risk allocation are reviewed independently, allowing EverForward to identify true sources of deviation without dismantling effective components.

This approach enables refinement without disruption — preserving signal integrity while strengthening weak links.

Controlled Adaptation in Noisy Markets

As markets grow increasingly fragmented and reactive, EverForward’s framework is designed to resist impulsive adjustment. Short-term variance is evaluated within regime context, liquidity conditions, and longer-horizon distributions rather than treated as immediate feedback.

Signals are modified only when evidence persists across environments and aligns with predefined research hypotheses. This discipline prevents transient noise from contaminating core models and allows learning to compound without destabilizing performance.

Adaptation, in this framework, is earned through evidence — not assumed by volatility.

Incremental Evolution, Not Overreach

Changes to execution logic, risk thresholds, or signal weighting move through controlled validation processes. Each refinement must demonstrate a measurable contribution to robustness before becoming permanent.

Ferdinand has institutionalized this process to ensure that improvement reinforces coherence rather than eroding it. EverForward evolves deliberately — favoring steady resilience over marginal, reactive gains.

Recognition of Institutional Discipline

Ferdinand’s selection to the Forbes Business Council recognizes this methodical approach to trading leadership — one that prioritizes structural intelligence, accountability, and long-term system integrity over visibility or speed.

As 2026 progresses, EverForward continues to compound advantage through accumulated insight rather than exposure, reinforcing a model where learning is systematic and discipline remains constant. 

About Brian Ferdinand, Portfolio Manager and Trader at EverForward

Brian Ferdinand is a portfolio manager and trader at EverForward, where he is responsible for portfolio construction, active trading, and firm-wide capital deployment. He leads EverForward’s trading operations with a disciplined focus on execution quality, structured risk management, and consistent performance across varying market environments.

His work centers on identifying asymmetric opportunities, managing drawdowns, and enforcing strict risk parameters while adapting dynamically to evolving market conditions. EverForward operates with a performance-driven mindset, prioritizing clarity of strategy, capital preservation, and scalable trading frameworks.

Brian plays a central role in shaping EverForward’s trading philosophy, ensuring that decision-making remains data-driven, accountable, and aligned with long-term objectives.

He is also a newly selected member of the Forbes Business Council, a prestigious, invitation-only community of senior executives and business leaders. You can review his published insights and contributions.

About EverForward

EverForward is a trading firm focused on portfolio construction, active trading, and execution across liquid global markets. The firm emphasizes clarity of strategy and scalable trading frameworks designed for consistent performance. For more information, visit everforwardtrading.com.

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Shazir Mucklai
Director, Imperium AI
hello@imperium-pr.com

LUXY Technologies Inc., dba LUXY Ride, a leading technology platform for professional black car transportation, today announced a strategic partnership and investment from AAA South Jersey. The collaboration integrates LUXY Ride's managed ground transportation platform into AAA's comprehensive travel offerings, allowing AAA members and travel agents to book premium chauffeured rides alongside flights, hotels, and vacation packages.

The partnership enhances AAA South Jersey’s robust travel portfolio by introducing a professionally managed ground transportation solution. Building on its long-standing offerings such as flights, cruises, hotels, rental cars, and vacation packages, AAA South Jersey is now adding another layer of convenience and high-end service for travelers seeking seamless and secure experiences. LUXY Ride's nationwide network of over 1,000 licensed, insured operators now gives AAA the centralized platform needed to offer consistent, high-quality car service from door to destination.

"This partnership is about more than investment. AAA has one of the largest and most trusted travel networks in North America, and they saw what we’ve built as a natural fit," said Joe Salemme, CEO and founder of LUXY Ride. "Together, we’re giving travelers something new: a reliable, professional ground transportation option that matches the quality they already expect from AAA."

For AAA South Jersey, the partnership represents a milestone in strategic innovation. The investment marks the organization's first-ever equity investment at the chapter level, reflecting its commitment to enhancing member value through forward-thinking partnerships.

"We’ve been looking to align with a travel partner that could bring real value to our members and also create an opportunity to support an innovative company in the travel space," said David Antrilli, CEO of AAA South Jersey. "LUXY Ride’s technology and nationwide professional network give our agents and members exactly what they’ve been asking for: high-quality, dependable car service that fits right into their travel plans."

A Partnership Built on Shared Vision and Mutual Benefits

The collaboration delivers strategic advantages for both organizations. For AAA South Jersey, the partnership enhances the customer experience, expands service capabilities, and creates new travel opportunities for its 220,000-plus members. For LUXY Ride, the partnership brings national visibility, access to AAA South Jersey's extensive travel network, and growth capital to continue scaling its technology and operator ecosystem.

LUXY Ride differentiates itself from rideshare services by focusing exclusively on licensed, professional chauffeurs rather than “part-time” casual drivers. The company's proprietary technology optimizes operator utilization by reducing "empty leg" trips, resulting in greater cost efficiency and more competitive pricing for customers. This technology-driven approach aligns with AAA's commitment to delivering reliable, high-quality travel experiences.

The partnership also creates opportunities for AAA South Jersey members who are operators to join LUXY Ride's network, strengthening local coverage and deepening community connections.

Modernizing Travel Through Technology and Service

Both organizations share a vision of modernizing the travel experience by combining technology, service, and reliability to meet evolving traveler expectations. The partnership supports AAA's long-term goal of offering full-service travel coverage from door to destination, while underscoring LUXY Ride's commitment to working with strategic partners who understand the travel industry.

About LUXY Ride

LUXY Technologies is a leading technology platform for professional black car transportation. Built to connect passengers with licensed, insured chauffeurs and operators nationwide, LUXY Ride delivers premium service through innovative technology that helps reduce empty trips and improve efficiency. With a growing network of operators and a focus on quality and reliability, LUXY Ride is redefining how professional ground transportation is booked and managed. For more information, visit LUXY Ride at luxyride.com.

About About AAA South Jersey

Started in 1902 by automotive enthusiasts who wanted to chart a path for better roads in America and advocate for safe mobility, AAA has transformed into one of North America's largest membership organizations. Today, AAA delivers exceptional roadside assistance, helps travelers plan their dream vacations and adventures, offers exclusive member discounts and benefits, and provides trusted financial and insurance services, all to enhance the life journey of our 65+ million members across North America, including nearly 58 million in the United States. AAA South Jersey services members throughout Camden, Gloucester, Salem, and Cumberland counties. To learn more about all AAA offers or become a member, visit southjersey.aaa.com.

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Steve McLoughlin
Chief Marketing Officer, LUXY Ride
smcloughlin@luxyride.com

Assembled, the AI customer support orchestration platform, today announced the general availability of AI-powered Schedule Generation, tackling one of support operations’ most manual and error-prone challenges in workforce management: agent scheduling. Assembled’s new Schedule Generation tool creates optimized support schedules from scratch with just one click, balancing demand forecasts, labor rules, and the realities of running multi-channel, distributed teams. By applying intelligent automation to weekly agent scheduling, Schedule Generation removes 95% of manual effort, freeing teams to focus on more strategic scenario planning and coverage decisions.

"The rise of AI has made scheduling and managing support agents harder than ever. Now teams are responsible for scheduling in-house teams, coordinating BPO partners, and balancing the impact of AI agents," said Ryan Wang, co-founder and CEO of Assembled. "Most support teams are still trapped in spreadsheets, manually juggling schedules while trying to remember which country requires breaks every 3.5 hours versus 4 hours. Optimal schedule generation is an age-old problem in operations research, but AI advances allow us to handle more complexity in less time. The result: teams get time back to focus on higher leverage planning and strategic work.”

Schedule Generation fundamentally changes how workforce schedules are created, replacing manual, step-by-step assembly with a system that automatically produces schedules at scale. Leveraging advanced algorithms developed by Assembled’s team of dedicated AI researchers, Assembled's modern architecture processes schedules concurrently without the system lockouts that plague legacy platforms.

Key product capabilities include:

• SLA optimization: Continuously balances demand forecasts, agent skills, and business rules to create schedules that optimize for Service Level Agreement (SLA) performance.
• Automated compliance: Enforces location-specific labor rules by automatically placing breaks and shifts, with built-in detection of compliance violations.
• Infinite-scale architecture: Handles large, multi-site teams across channels and shift patterns while maintaining optimization quality.
• Dual-purpose scheduling: Generates both net-new schedules and actively monitors existing ones for compliance and SLA violations.
• Advanced working hours: Supports rotational patterns up to 13 weeks, cross-midnight shifts, and smart attribute-based agent assignment.

Companies like ServiceTitan, Backcountry, and Pair Eyewear have reduced time spent scheduling hundreds of global agents from weeks to minutes, while eliminating extensive Google Sheets workflows for compliance checks and staffing management.

"Schedule generation turns what used to be an hour-plus task every Friday into just five minutes with only a few clicks. It's done a fantastic job of streamlining everything and it’s easily my favorite Assembled feature," said Jeff Rybicki, CX operations manager at Pair Eyewear.

“Other tools I’ve used would give you a file that was 30 tabs long. You had to do everything in Excel so they could upload it. And you still had to go back and fix it,” said Karekin Sarajian, workforce management analyst at ServiceTitan. “If you can’t be as specific as you need to be, then you don’t get the effectiveness of the schedules and there ends up being a lot more manual work required.”

Schedule Generation integrates seamlessly with Assembled's existing forecasting capabilities, using demand predictions as inputs while automatically optimizing schedule placement based on predicted patterns. The solution provides workforce managers with the flexibility to handle complexity while delivering the reliability required for operational excellence, avoiding both the rigid templates of legacy tools and the chaos of manual spreadsheet management.

For more information about the general availability of Schedule Generation, visit www.assembled.com/features/scheduling.

About Assembled

Assembled is the modern, unified platform for managing in-house teams, BPOs, and AI agents. The company's comprehensive solution includes AI agents for chat, voice, email, and SMS; an AI copilot to assist human agents; and advanced workforce management tools to forecast, schedule, and monitor blended workforces. Founded in 2018 by machine learning engineers from Stripe, Assembled serves hundreds of leading companies, including Stripe, Robinhood, Canva, and Intercom. The company has raised $71 million from NEA, Emergence Capital, and top angels, with more than 130 employees across San Francisco, New York, London, and remote locations. Learn more at www.assembled.com.

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Katy Goldstein
katy@katygoldsteincomms.com

Domus Next Inc. today announced the launch of Nori, the world’s first Family AI built as an AI-native family infrastructure for modern family life. Rather than operating as an individual assistant, Nori functions as a shared family system — acting as a central hub for family coordination, connecting schedules, tasks, meals, and daily household coordination across family members and devices.

The Challenge: Family Life Remains a Fragmented System

A recent Life360 survey of U.S. parents found that managing family schedules and logistics takes an average of 17 hours per week — almost like holding a part-time job just for planning. Most productivity tools focus on individuals, leaving parents to switch between multiple apps, emails, calendars, and message threads to keep everyone on track. The result is decision fatigue, missed details, and friction at home.

Family coordination is a system-level problem, not just shared access. Calendars, to-dos, meals, and routines are interconnected, yet most apps treat them as isolated actions. Families still spend countless hours manually connecting information across tools — until now.

The Solution: A Family Brain, Not Just an Assistant

“Nori is built to take the mental load off families,” said Isaac Long, founder of Nori. “We wanted to create a shared intelligence that understands family life over time. Nori doesn’t just track tasks — it learns routines, adapts to patterns, and keeps the household running smoothly.”

Designed from the ground up as a system-level AI, Nori integrates core family functions — calendars, tasks, shopping lists, recipes, meal planning, and responsibilities — into a single shared platform. It maintains family context across members and devices, proactively surfaces relevant actions, and learns as routines evolve.

Nori works naturally with everyday interactions. Families can speak to the AI, snap photos of school notices or event posters, or forward important emails. Nori automatically captures the information, updates calendars, generates checklists, and even suggests meals based on what’s in the fridge. Accessible on phones and computers, Nori serves as the AI Family Hub, bringing intelligence to the center of home life.

How Nori Helps Families Every Day

• Voice to schedule: Add events, tasks, or shopping lists instantly using natural voice commands.
• Photo capture for events: Snap a picture of a school flyer or event poster, and Nori extracts the details automatically.
• Magic email import: Forward semester calendars or important emails, and dates are added without manual entry.
• Family memory: Tell Nori something once, and when users forget, just ask — Nori remembers it for the whole family.
• AI meal planning: Take a photo of the fridge, get recipe suggestions considering allergies and preferences, and automatically generate shopping lists.
• Daily task summaries: Ask what’s on the agenda today, and Nori gives a clear overview of tasks and events.
• General advice and recommendations: Ask practical questions — from pet emergencies to local activities — and receive instant guidance.
• Trip and event planning: Plan vacations, search for concerts or local events, and import dates directly into the calendar.

Designed for Modern Family Life

Nori fits seamlessly into the routines of busy households:

• Dual-income families: Shared schedules, tasks, and reminders reduce missed activities and constant back-and-forth.
• Families with school-aged children: Automatic reminders and task assignments keep everyone on track.
• Family planners and caregivers: Plans, checklists, and shopping lists are generated automatically, easing mental load.
• Remote working families and digital nomads: Coordinate flexible schedules and multiple time zones seamlessly.
• Smart home and lifestyle enthusiasts: Proactive suggestions across devices simplify daily routines.
• Everyday “home CEO”: Low learning curve; one sentence or simple action is often enough to get things done.

A New Chapter for Family AI

With its launch, Nori represents a new category: AI-native family infrastructure. While most AI tools focus on individual productivity, Nori addresses family life as a shared, system-level problem. During just two months of internal testing, Nori has already helped more than 100,000 families simplify schedules, plan meals, and manage household tasks — and has received overwhelmingly positive feedback. Nori positions itself as the first disruptive Family AI, bringing shared AI to the center of home life.

Families can now experience what a true Family AI can bring to daily living — reducing stress, simplifying routines, and keeping everyone aligned. Nori is available for download on the web, iOS, and Android today. Give it a try and see how AI can transform a family’s everyday coordination. The company is also preparing a hardware release scheduled for Q2 2026 — a single device designed to serve as an AI Family Hub, making it easy for every member of the household to access Nori.

About Domus Next

Domus Next Inc. is a San Francisco-based AI company founded in 2025 by former leaders from ByteDance and Samsung. The company builds family-first AI infrastructure that reduces mental load through proactive coordination of everyday home life. Domus Next combines AI-native software with consumer hardware to create shared intelligence for modern families, allowing households to spend less time planning — and more time together. For more information, visit heynori.com.

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Luna Young
lunayoung@domusnext.ai

From January 22 to February 9, GG.BET customers can participate in the tournament by placing bets on CS2 matches. Every winning bet at odds of 1.50 or higher earns points on the tournament leaderboard. A prize pool will be shared among the top 100 participants.

All types of bets placed on CS2 tournaments at odds of 1.50 or higher are included. Every winning bet gives points which count toward the tournament standings. The number of points is equal to stake. The more points participants earn, the higher their chances of finishing in the top 100 and winning.

As well as single bets, accumulators, and system bets, customers can use Bet Builder, a combined bet made up of multiple markets on a single match with boosted combo odds. With Bet Builder, customers can create their own selection from a wide range of markets, including map winner, a specific player’s number of kills, total rounds played, and more. 

About GG.BET

GG.BET is an international betting brand with a presence in Europe and Asia. The betting brand is well-known for supporting major esports events. GG.BET has served as the official sponsor of top-tier tournaments such as the BLAST Premier CS2 series, PGL, DPC Stages of The International 2022, and many others. The brand is now expanding its focus into traditional sports and actively supports professional teams and events. For more information, visit gg.bet.

Disclaimer

This press release is intended for informational purposes only and does not constitute betting advice or an inducement to gamble. Participation in betting activities involves risk and may not be suitable for all individuals. Customers must be of legal gambling age in their jurisdiction and comply with all applicable local laws and regulations. Betting outcomes are uncertain, and losses may occur. Gamble responsibly and seek help from a licensed support organization if gambling becomes a concern.

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The Centre for Space Futures, a global independent center established in partnership with the World Economic Forum and the Saudi Space Agency to support the growth of the global space economy through policy recommendations, technological innovation enablement, and cross-sector collaboration announced today the release of a new insights report titled “Clear Orbit, Secure Future: A Call to Action on Space Debris.” The announcement was made on the sidelines of the Space Debris Conference 2026.

The report aligns with the missions of the contributing organizations, including the Saudi Space Agency, LeoLabs, and Novaspace. It calls for addressing the needs of the space community across its various stakeholders, including service users, providers, policymakers, and academia. The report warns that failure to effectively address the current space debris situation could cost the space industry between $25.8 billion and $42.3 billion over the next decade, underscoring the urgent need for a healthier space environment that benefits all. The report is the outcome of a series of community consultations aimed at assessing the risks and economic costs of space debris in the coming years, providing a quantitative assessment of the potential economic impact of space debris on the global space economy.

The release of these insights represents an important step in shaping future dialogue on orbital sustainability. The report combines the mission-driven focus of the Centre for Space Futures with the global network and influence of the World Economic Forum, with the objective of equipping the global space community with valuable guidance to address current and future challenges.

The authors of the report invited the international space community to share their perspectives and feedback as part of continued collaborative efforts to develop collective solutions that ensure a safer and more sustainable orbital environment. The call was endorsed by Centre for Space Futures Chief Executive Mishaal Al Shemimri and World Economic Forum Centre for Technology and Innovation Frontiers Head of Planet Solutions Helen Birt.

In the ever-evolving world of semiconductors, innovation, precision, and reliability are paramount. At the forefront of this high-stakes industry stands Capcon Limited — a dynamic Singapore-based company that has rapidly earned a reputation for delivering cutting-edge solutions in advanced semiconductor packaging. Since its inception in 2014, Capcon has grown from a bold startup idea into a global player  in advanced-level packaging, with a vision to reshape the standards of the industry.

Capcon’s story is one of resilience, innovation, and determination. Co-founded by Mr. Wang Honggang, who also serves as the company’s co-founder and CTO, Capcon was born out of a desire to continue innovating after a prior R&D center in Singapore closed. Rather than let the curtain fall on a promising technology, the team decided to pursue a more ambitious path: to design and build differentiated bonding machines that would provide customers with faster, more accurate, and cost-effective solutions for advanced packaging needs.

This drive was fueled by the rising global demand for advanced packaging tools capable of handling new materials and complex chip designs— especially in the context of AI, high-performance computing (HPC), and next- generation electronics.

Capcon specializes in designing and manufacturing high-speed, high- precision bonders—machines that lie at the heart of the semiconductor packaging process. These tools enable customers to achieve faster throughput, higher yields, and better cost-of-ownership compared to traditional options.

What sets Capcon apart is its holistic approach. Beyond providing hardware, the company also helps customers validate and scale processes through pilot/demo lines, enabling them to see real-world results before committing to full-scale deployment. This “proof-before-purchase” model has earned Capcon the trust of tier-1 global customers, even winning out against long- established competitors despite their aggressive pricing strategies.

Starting up in the semiconductor equipment space is no small feat. Capcon faced numerous challenges in its early years, from capital intensity to brand invisibility in a market dominated by 50–130-year-old incumbents. Yet, the company tackled these hurdles head-on. It secured angel funding, placed engineers onsite to ensure customer success, and transformed demo-line wins into 24/7 high-volume manufacturing (HVM) lines at key customer sites.

Capcon’s approach reflects its customer-first culture, marked by speed, precision, and a strong sense of ownership. Whether it’s a technical issue or a new integration challenge, the company’s teams are known for their fast response and ability to innovate under pressure.

With headquarters in Singapore and operational footprints in China, Taiwan, Southeast Asia, and North America, Capcon is already a global company. It leverages a network of regional agents, partners, and process-IP collaborators to reach customers worldwide. Though it doesn’t operate through formal franchises, its strategy of deep collaboration allows for flexibility, rapid customization, and seamless integration.

Looking ahead, Capcon is setting its sights on Europe, where conversations with potential partners are already underway. In the next year, the company plans to expand its demo-line capacity and key installations, while its five- year vision includes capturing a 15% global market share in wafer-level packaging, expanding its 2.5D/3D tool family, and deepening its presence in North America and Europe.

Capcon’s R&D roadmap is as ambitious as its business goals. Development plans include new face-up/face-down bonding variants, enhanced 2.5D/3D packaging capabilities, and significantly improved vision and automated optical inspection (AOI) systems. These innovations are designed to keep Capcon’s customers ahead in a world where product cycles are shrinking and performance demands are rising.

What further distinguishes Capcon is its tight control over operations. With system ownership in Singapore and manufacturing in China, the company ensures quality while maintaining cost competitiveness. Standardized platforms, clear service protocols, and detailed build playbooks all contribute to operational excellence.

Beyond its commercial goals, Capcon is committed to societal development. The company collaborates with universities and offers training via its demo lines, preparing the next generation of semiconductor engineers and operators. As it continues to scale, Capcon aims to launch more formal community programs, further embedding itself in the ecosystems it serves.

Employee performance is managed through structured KPIs, half-yearly reviews, and goal alignment with product roadmaps. The result is a builder- driven, innovation-focused culture where each team member is empowered to “own the outcome.”

Capcon’s rise in the semiconductor landscape is marked by notable achievements. Among the highlights are wins against entrenched incumbents, where Capcon not only matched but exceeded performance benchmarks—even after rival companies slashed prices. Perhaps most satisfying, however, are the moments when pilot demos at customer sites evolved into full-scale, 24/7 production operations—a testament to the trust and results Capcon delivers.

Its unique selling propositions include faster machines, precision engineering, strong application support, and rapid engineering turnaround. These factors have cemented Capcon’s position as a go-to partner in advanced packaging.

A comprehensive S.W.O.T. analysis highlights Capcon’s strengths in technology ownership, precision, and responsiveness. While brand maturity remains a challenge, the company is well-positioned to seize growth opportunities created by the AI/HPC boom, rising demand for chiplets and 2.5D/3D packaging, and geopolitical shifts encouraging tech onshoring in the U.S. and Europe.

By staying ahead of supply chain risks, technology shifts, and competitive pricing pressure, Capcon is charting a bold course for long-term success.

In just a few years, Capcon Limited has transformed from a daring idea into a serious contender in the global semiconductor equipment market. With its unwavering focus on technology, customer success, and innovation, Capcon is not just keeping pace with industry leaders—it is redefining what’s possible in advanced packaging. As the demand for smarter, faster, and more efficient chips continues to grow, Capcon is ready to meet the future by every breakout in high-accuracy bonding technology.

About Capcon Limited

In just a few years, Capcon Limited has transformed from a daring idea into a serious contender in the global semiconductor equipment market. With its unwavering focus on technology, customer success, and innovation, Capcon is not just keeping pace with industry leaders—it is redefining what’s possible in advanced packaging. As the demand for smarter, faster, and more efficient chips continues to grow, Capcon is ready to meet the future by every breakout in high-accuracy bonding technology. For more information, visit www.capconsemicon.com.

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Tina Ge
gegtn@capconsemicon.com

Smartling, the LanguageAI™ translation company, today announced that its AI and AI-human translation increased 218% in 2025 compared to 2024, as enterprises moved from AI experimentation to production deployment, making it one of the fastest growing translation companies in the world.

The company spent 2025 building infrastructure that allows customers to deploy AI at scale. Throughout the year, Smartling released:

• AI Hub: Allows customers to choose their AI provider. The Hub includes prompt tooling with retrieval-augmented generation functionality, enabling LLMs to dynamically retrieve the most relevant linguistic assets at the moment of translation.
• AI Post-Editing Agent: Automatically checks grammar, tone, and semantic accuracy, enriches translations with linguistic assets, and uses AI-Enhanced Glossary Term Insertion to ensure grammatically correct term usage.
• Automatic hallucination detection: Automatically flags potential LLM hallucinations and mitigates risk by routing impacted content to an alternative translation workflow.
• MCP server integration: Connects Smartling to AI assistants, enabling engineers to access translation capabilities within their existing developer environments or chat tool interfaces.
• Expanded AI Translation solutions: Complete suite of AI translation solutions to meet the turnaround time, quality, and budget needs for all use cases.

These updates reflect a shift in AI deployment from pilots to production, as organizations focus on integrating LLMs into existing stacks and establishing governance around AI usage.

To build on this momentum, in April 2026 Smartling will launch LQA Agent, delivering instant quality evaluations across more content, faster, and aligned with human judgment to enable AI translation at scale. By lowering the cost and manual effort required for LQA, the solution makes quality review more accessible and reduces the burden on human reviewers.

"2025 was the year enterprises moved past testing AI and started deploying it in production," said Bryan Murphy, CEO of Smartling. "As a result, our customers were able to triple their output, for 60% less cost and 6x faster. The 218% growth in translation we saw reflects a fundamental shift: companies need AI translation infrastructure that integrates with their existing tools, delivers on their quality requirements, and scales across their business. We're focused on helping customers grow faster globally by orchestrating localization across their entire operation with the most powerful AI Translation Tools available.”

Smartling is the platform of choice for hundreds of B2B and B2C brands, including IHG Hotels & Resorts, Shopify, Pinterest, State Farm, British Airways, and Lyft. LLM token consumption by Smartling customers also increased significantly throughout 2025, reflecting broader enterprise adoption of AI translation capabilities.

About Smartling

Smartling’s LanguageAI™ platform is revolutionizing digital content translation and localization. Recognized as the top translation management system by CSA Research and G2 users, Smartling uses AI and machine learning to eliminate manual tasks, integrate with existing techstacks, and deliver translation quality at scale—all at a fraction of the cost and turnaround time of traditional translation. For more information, visit www.smartling.com.

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Sarah Lehman
sarah@sixeastern.com

Decklar, the Real-Time Decision AI platform for global supply chains, today announced strong commercial momentum exiting 2025, including 48% year-over-year revenue growth, adjusted EBITDA positive for 3 quarters, cash-neutral from operations, and having an average customer contract commitments of approximately three years. These metrics demonstrate that its Decision AI, built on unified visibility, is becoming embedded across Global 2000 enterprise supply chains. Decklar’s results follow the company’s official rebranding in September 2025, reflecting its evolution from visibility to Real-Time Decision AI — built to help supply chains move from observing what happened to deciding what should happen next, in milliseconds.

“Over the past 12 months, I’ve had more than 50 conversations with supply chain leaders across four continents — and a clear theme emerged,” said Sanjay Sharma, CEO of Decklar. “Dashboards don’t move freight. Decisions do,” said Sharma. “Decklar’s advantage is that we’ve built the infrastructure for decisions: a self-enriching supply chain knowledge graph, a ‘B2B Google Maps’ layer for global trade operations, and an AI agent factory that converts live signals into actions teams can trust. That’s why Global 2000 enterprises are standardizing on Decklar as their decision layer.”

Decklar’s Decision AI platform is powered by a proprietary supply chain knowledge graph and visibility data foundation built over a decade. The supply chain knowledge graph maps more than 50% of the world’s commercial trade lanes: over 10 million nodes across more than 15,000 lanes, enriched by 12 million live shipment signals daily and 1 billion historical logistics events. This is a “B2B Google Earth” foundation that compounds over time — and it is the reason Global 2000 enterprises trust Decklar’s platform as the preferred decisioning layer. With every new shipment tracked, Decklar’s Decision AI becomes 1% to 3% smarter every week.

In H2 2025, Decklar deployed the production version of its Decision AI platform in real enterprise environments across several customers. The Decklar platform integrates real-time visibility, operational context, and AI-driven reasoning to enable faster, more confident actions across complex global supply chains. Customers adopted an average of 2.3 of Decklar’s eight Decision AI solutions, embedded directly into their supply chain workflows.

This foundation enables Decision AI to continuously improve as more visibility data flows through the platform, compounding in accuracy and performance over time.

During H2 2025, Decklar also launched RADAR, described as the first fully autonomous logistics control tower, designed to orchestrate actions that mitigate disruption risk and protect critical revenue in transit through continuous monitoring and early risk signaling. It moved Decision AI closer to execution by embedding decision logic directly into operational workflows — supporting automated detection of exceptions, intelligent escalation to the right stakeholder, and faster resolution of issues impacting compliance and service levels. The company also introduced new interaction models — including natural-language dashboards and automated outreach using voice and conversational AI — to reduce friction between insight and action.

Decklar also highlighted a growing enterprise shift from shipment-only intelligence toward asset-level intelligence — where assets such as racks, bins, railcars, tanks, and returnable supply chain equipment become continuously sensed, scored, and acted upon in operations.

Decklar expects the next era of supply chain software to move beyond stand-alone visibility or systems of record, toward AI-driven automation measured by how quickly disruptions are prevented, not simply reported. “In 2026, our focus is clear — expanding from exception detection into autonomous resolution loops, scaling Decision AI across operational automation, risk and resilience, and performance and forecasting,” added Sharma. “My commitment is that Decklar will set the operating standard for real-time supply chain decisioning by delivering enterprise-grade AI that is explainable, embedded, measurable, and outcome-driven.”

About Decklar

Decklar (formerly Roambee) pioneers Real-Time Decisions AI with Unified Visibility, reshaping the supply chains of Global 2000 companies to be transparent, automated, and sustainable. Within weeks, these enterprises can transform key processes like replenishment, goods receipt, revenue forecasting, quality release, security, and asset management into dynamic, risk-informed operations. Despite over $25 billion spent globally on planning, TMS, and visibility tools, supply chains still stall: 60% of shipments arrive late, disrupting inventory plans; 17% face quality issues; and 76% of reusable assets go underutilized. Planning and TMS tools remain systems of record, relying on static or manual data. Visibility tools lack business context. Decklar closes this gap. Built on over 10 years of self-enriching supply chain visibility data, Decklar’s AI-native platform fuses real-time shipment and asset signals with Decision Intelligence — delivering precise execution and planning recommendations for supply chain, logistics, quality, security, operations, and finance — functioning as a system of action. Decklar’s Real-Time Decisions AI now powers over 42% of U.S. pharmaceutical shipments, more than 66% of South Asia’s confectionery, and about a quarter of global CPG shipments — measurably boosting top and bottom lines. Learn more at www.decklar.com.

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Senior Manager, Marketing, Decklar
media@decklar.com
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DexMat today announced it has closed a seed funding round totaling over $5 million, bringing its total equity funding to $10 million. The round was led by non sibi ventures, with participation from Governance Partners, Tailwind Futures, BetterWay, Capital Factory, and other prior and new investors.

DexMat is seeing growing customer demand for Galvorn — a lightweight, carbon-based conductive material — particularly among manufacturers of wire, cable, and related applications who prioritize high performance, durability, and lightweighting. The funding will support early commercial customers, expand the company’s technical and commercial teams, and scale up production to meet near-term demand.

As manufacturers navigate rising complexity and risk across global materials supply chains — especially copper where demand is outpacing supply and climate is further constraining it — Galvorn is gaining traction in targeted applications where traditional conductive materials, including copper, introduce weight, durability, and design constraints.

The Vision and Use of Funds

"We’re seeing clear customer pull, particularly in wire and cable applications, as manufacturers look for conductive materials that are less dense, more durable, and resilient at scale,” said Bryan Guido Hassin, CEO of DexMat. “This funding allows us to meet near-term demand and expand production capabilities in response to evolving supply-chain constraints."

The new capital, paired with $3 million of non-dilutive funding, will support existing customers — as they advance Galvorn in commercial applications — and new customers entering the pipeline each month, as well as expand DexMat’s technical and commercial teams, and advance pilot-scale production to meet near-term demand.

Investor Validation and Company Momentum

“With early stage investing, you’re betting on the team as much as the technology,” says Kent Lucas, founding partner at non sibi ventures. “With DexMat we saw a high-performing team that consistently exceeds targets and a category-defining platform technology addressing a significant market opportunity. We could not be more excited about what we will accomplish together.”

DexMat’s recent momentum includes:

• 2.5x growth in 2025, more than doubling the amount of Galvorn produced and sold in 2024
• Production scale-up, including a 20x increase in capacity and a 96% reduction in production costs since the company’s pre-seed round
• Industry recognition, including being named Trellis 2025 Startup of the Year

“The 2.5x growth in 2025, coupled with the growing pipeline of customers developing applications with Galvorn, is a testament to the technology and the team supporting DexMat customers’ commercialization journey,” added Mr. Lucas.

Dmitri Tsentalovich, PhD, co-founder and CTO at DexMat, emphasized the focus on scale: “We consistently hear the same message from customers: the material performs really well, and they need more of it at a lower cost. This round supports the production scale-up and cost reductions required to move Galvorn into broader commercial use.”

“It’s been incredible to be part of Galvorn’s evolution from a conversation on a couch with Nobel laureate Richard Smalley to a product now gaining market traction,” says Matteo Pasquali, PhD, co-founder and chief science advisor at DexMat. “This inflection point is the result of over 25 years of concerted R&D. Achieving our mission to reduce reliance on energy-intensive metal production will take a village. Visionary partners like non sibi demonstrate the unwavering commitment required to create a sustainable new industry.”

About DexMat

DexMat is a U.S.-based company pioneering Galvorn, a lightweight, flexible, and high-performance conductive material. Invented at Rice University by Nobel Prize-winning scientists, Galvorn offers a unique combination of properties that enables new designs and mitigates system-level tradeoffs across demanding applications. Customers in aerospace, defense, automotive, energy, and consumer technology are using Galvorn to develop lighter systems, improve durability, and enable applications not possible with traditional materials. Proudly made in America and shipped globally, Galvorn helps industries do more with less. For more information, visit dexmat.com.

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Mahoney Communications Group
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Dr. Serkan Aygin Clinic announced the formal launch of its 2026 Hair Restoration Protocol. Effective since January 1, 2026, this standardized five-stage clinical framework integrates robotic 3D diagnostics and advanced exosome signaling to address the industry-wide challenge of graft attrition.

While hair restoration demand continues to rise globally, industry averages for follicular anchor rates typically fluctuate between 75% and 95%. Following an internal multi-year audit of over 2,500 clinical cases, the Dr. Serkan Aygin Clinic reports that its refined methodology achieved graft survival rates of up to 98% in defined patient cohorts.

“Hair restoration is entering a data-driven era,” said Dr. Serkan Aygin, recipient of the Best Hair Transplant Surgery award at the European Awards in Medicine 2019. “Our 2026 protocol reflects a shift toward measurable biological outcomes rather than mere cosmetic promises. By addressing the cellular environment of the scalp before, during, and after the physical transplant, we are making high-yield results a predictable medical standard.”

A Multi-Phase News Milestone in Clinical Restoration

The 2026 Protocol marks the formal transition of the clinic toward a bio-integrated surgical model for hair transplant in Turkey. Key pillars of the rollout include:

• Integrated 3D Robotic Mapping: The standardization of ARTAS robotic imaging for all primary consultations. This German-engineered topographical system evaluates donor hair caliber and bulb depth to a microscopic degree, reducing accidental follicular transection (damage) by a reported 15% compared to manual mapping.
• Ischemic Time Reduction via DHI & Sapphire FUE: To maintain graft viability, the clinic has moved to exclusive use of Sapphire FUE and Direct Hair Implantation (DHI). This shift minimizes the "out-of-body" time for follicles, maintaining optimal physiological conditions in chilled, nutrient-rich solutions to prevent cellular death.
• Standardization of Exosome Signaling: In a significant departure from previous years, the 2026 protocol now does not only includes Exosome Therapy as a standard procedural step, but also Alloblast, SVF and Regenera Activa. In patients with compromised scalp health or thinning hair, Exosomes provide the necessary biological "instruction" to ensure that even the finest transplanted grafts reach their full potential. This is often the difference between a standard result and the dense, lush textures seen in hair transplant before and after photos from the clinic.
• Metabolic Support via LLLT: The protocol incorporates Low-Level Laser Therapy (LLLT) to stimulate mitochondria within hair cells. By increasing ATP (energy) production, the treatment helps transplanted grafts overcome "surgical shock," ensuring a faster transition into the anagen (growth) phase.
• Hair Boosters: Dr. Aygin has developed his own medical-grade line, MD Plus Bio. These are pharmaceutical formulations designed to maintain a balanced scalp ecosystem, blocking DHT locally and nourishing follicles during their maturation phase. It is this comprehensive approach that has solidified Turkey's global reputation.

Data-Driven Outcomes and Market Impact

The clinic’s disclosure of its 98% survival rate is based on internal outcome tracking conducted between 2023 and 2025. The data revealed that the integration of Exosome Therapy with DHI and Sapphire FUE reduced "surgical shock" (temporary shedding) by 22%, allowing a higher percentage of grafts to remain in the anagen (growth) phase immediately following relocation, and increasing hair regrowth by as much as 30%.

By formalizing these steps into a singular protocol, the clinic aims to provide patients with a transparent, verifiable roadmap for their hair restoration journey. This milestone signals a broader transformation within the Turkish medical landscape, moving away from high-volume industrial medicine toward a sophisticated, science-driven restoration model. By shifting the focus from the number of grafts implanted to the biological quality of the scalp environment, the clinic is addressing a critical market gap.

Furthermore, the protocol’s impact extends to the global economy of medical tourism. With Turkey projected to host over 2 million health tourists by the end of 2026, the standardization of the Aygin Protocol provides a secure investment framework for international patients who prioritize clinical evidence and long-term follicular health over low-cost alternatives. By formalizing these steps, the Dr. Serkan Aygin Clinic aims to stabilize clinical outcomes across the industry, ensuring that Turkey remains the undisputed global hub for high-yield hair restoration.

About Dr. Serkan Aygin Clinic

Founded by Dr. Serkan Aygin, a global authority with 30 years of experience and an estimated 100,000 successful procedures, the clinic serves as a center of excellence in Istanbul. Attracting patients from over 140 countries, the clinic is a pioneer in FUE Sapphire, DHI, and bio-technological hair treatments. For more information, visit www.drserkanaygin.com. 

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Yunus Marangoz
yunus.marangoz@dokuclinic.com

Free Crash Game has officially launched as a free-to-play crash game simulator designed for players who want to test strategies, simulate gameplay, and understand crash game mechanics without risking real money.

FreeCrash.game provides a strictly free environment where users can play crash-style rounds, experiment with timing and cash-out strategies, and observe gameplay patterns in a controlled, no-risk setting. The platform is aimed not only at beginners, but also at experienced crash game players and crypto casino users who want to simulate gameplay or refine strategies without financial exposure.

Crash games have become increasingly popular across online gaming and crypto casino platforms, yet few tools exist that allow players to practice or test approaches safely. FreeCrash.game addresses this gap by offering a browser-based crash game simulator that requires no registration, no deposits, and no real-money wagering.

Since its launch, the platform has attracted over 17,800 users globally, reflecting growing demand for free and educational crash game tools that focus on gameplay understanding rather than gambling outcomes.

Unlike real-money crash games, FreeCrash.game does not involve cryptocurrency, betting, or payouts. Instead, it functions as a simulator and practice environment where users can explore how crash multipliers evolve, test different cash-out approaches, and gain familiarity with game flow without pressure or risk.

The site is accessible worldwide and is suitable for casual gamers, strategy-focused players, and those looking for a safe alternative to real-money crash games. By removing financial stakes, FreeCrash.game allows users to focus purely on experimentation, learning, and gameplay simulation.

About FreeCrash.game

Free Crash Game is an independent online gaming company focused on building free-to-play simulation tools that help users understand popular online game mechanics without financial risk. Through educational, browser-based platforms like FreeCrash.game, the company aims to provide accessible environments for experimentation, learning, and strategy development while promoting responsible, risk-free gameplay. FreeCrash.game is available globally and can be accessed at freecrash.game.

Disclaimer

FreeCrash.game is a free-to-play crash game simulator provided solely for entertainment, educational use, and gameplay practice. No real money, cryptocurrency, betting, or payouts are involved at any time. All game outcomes are generated by simulated random processes and do not represent, predict, or mirror results from real-money gambling or crash games offered elsewhere. Use of this simulator does not improve the odds of success in real-money gambling. Players are encouraged to gamble responsibly and in accordance with applicable laws if they choose to participate in real-money gaming on other platforms.

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Orochi Network has closed its latest funding round, raising an additional $8 million and bringing its total funding to $20 million. Backed by the Ethereum Foundation (Grant), MEXC Ventures, Plutus VC, Bolts Capital, Presto Labs, Ant Labs, Anti Capital, Decom, and several returning investors from earlier rounds, this new investment underscores growing confidence in Orochi Network's vision and technology.

Why Trust, Not Hype, Will Shape the Future of On-Chain Assets

Every business leader exploring blockchain faces a key question: How can you trust the data behind high-value digital assets? For companies considering tokenizing real-world assets, such as property titles or supply chain inventories, the answer extends beyond technology.

It comes down to having enough confidence to rely on auditable data, not just promised data, for reputation, compliance, and operations.

Orochi Network, an R&D company recognized by the Ethereum Foundation, is placing data verifiability at the heart of this new era. Following a recent funding round, Orochi is advancing an infrastructure designed to make audit-grade, highly resistant records the norm for enterprise blockchains.

In essence, the company provides a verifiable data layer that underpins the next generation of financial systems. Imagine a global shipping company wanting to tokenize its container fleet. Each container has a digital record of its location, condition, and ownership history. If that data is compromised, the token loses its value.

They ensure that every record on a blockchain is cryptographically verified and highly tamper-resistant. It's the difference between taking a supplier's word for it and having an immutable, verifiable audit trail. This aims to establish them as a verifiable data layer for RWA.

This isn't just theoretical. The Orochi Network team highlights their zkDatabase, a product that has surpassed 10,000 downloads in just a few months and is already in use by over 40 enterprises. This adoption suggests growing demand for verifiable data solutions. It's one thing to have a whitepaper; it's another to have your technology quietly adopted by businesses that need verifiable data solutions now.

Backed by Builders, Adopted by Enterprises

A key signal of credibility in the often opaque Web3 world is validation from foundational organizations. Orochi Network is among the few blockchain R&D companies to have been officially supported by the Ethereum Foundation. 

This backing is part of a broader base of support that includes investors like MEXC Ventures, Plutus VC, Presto Labs, Smape Capital, Anti Capital, Bolts Capital, and Connectico, with grants awarded by the Ethereum Foundation, Mina Protocol, Web3 Foundation, and BNB Chain

This foundation support represents meaningful validation. Orochi reports partnerships with over 120 enterprises and 1.5 million monthly users, signaling adoption beyond the experimental stage. They are addressing the complex data integrity issues that large businesses face daily.

"The gap between enterprise systems and blockchain trust has been the single biggest barrier to institutional adoption," says Mary Tran, CEO of Orochi Network. Her background at Binance and OKX gives her a clear-eyed view of what it takes to scale real adoption.

"Our infrastructure goes beyond proof; it provides a regulation-ready foundation for institutions," said Tran. "We're giving institutions the tools to meet compliance standards without sacrificing the core benefits of blockchain."

The Engine Under the Hood: Cutting-Edge R&D

The seamless experience Orochi Network aims to deliver is powered by some of the most advanced cryptography in the world.

With a team of over 30 researchers and developers who publish at top-tier academic conferences, this is a company built on deep technical fundamentals.

They aren't just using the technology; they're helping to build it. Founder and CTO of Orochi Network, Chiro Hiro, co-authored key Ethereum standards (ERC-6366 and ERC-6617) and has driven innovations like zkMemory, which, according to the company, is the first universal memory prover, and a zkDatabase granted by the Mina Protocol.

Their proof-agnostic approach, which seamlessly integrates with systems such as Halo2, zk-STARK, and Plonky3, is a key differentiator. Why does that matter? It indicates that they are not placing their bets on a single proof system.

That way, if the ecosystem shifts, say a new proof system becomes popular, they'll still be in a good position to adapt without slowing down. In short, they're building a multi-chain future in mind.

This technical prowess has a very practical bottom-line impact. By optimizing how data is proven and settled, Orochi Network aims to reduce the effective cost for an enterprise to anchor data on a chain like Ethereum.

Reducing the cost of verifying 1 KB of data might seem small, but at an institutional scale, cost savings could make tokenization more viable.

Trust as a Default Setting

For institutions, security isn't a feature; it's the baseline. Here, Orochi Network's credentials are stark. The network is ranked AA with a 90.35 score on CertiK, placing it in the top 3% of all projects globally for security.

Combined with a KYC Gold Badge, this creates a foundation of trust that is non-negotiable for corporate treasuries and asset managers.

This commitment to security and real-world applications is gaining notice beyond the crypto bubble. Orochi Network organizes Super Vietnam, the country's largest blockchain and AI enterprise conference, held in partnership with the Da Nang City People's Committee.

When a government body tasked with economic development seeks your counsel, it represents meaningful institutional recognition.

Positioned for the Next Wave

The Series A funding round comes at a pivotal moment. The conversation around RWAs is moving from "if" to "how." With a leadership team that combines deep cryptography expertise (CTO Chiro has over 17 years of experience in applied cryptography) with proven scale from traditional automotive (Co-Founder Vi Vi formerly led global community marketing for Vinfast), Orochi Network has positioned itself to pursue this opportunity.

They're not just building in a vacuum. According to reports, their GitHub traction exceeds that of several top 10 blockchains, indicating a strong development community has built around their products.

They're also putting real effort into mentoring the next generation of ZKP developers through the Orochi Foundation and ZKP Labs, which is a critical investment in the ecosystem's long-term development.

Orochi Network is working to build the infrastructure for institutional finance on blockchain. As real-world assets increasingly move on-chain, solutions for secure, interoperable, verifiable data infrastructure will become increasingly critical.

Armed with new funding and strong traction, Orochi aims to provide the infrastructure that will enable large-scale adoption of real-world asset tokenization.

About Orochi Network

Orochi Network is creating a verifiable data infrastructure for the next generation of institutional finance on blockchain. By focusing on security, compliance, and technical innovation, Orochi helps enterprises confidently tokenize and manage real-world assets at scale. The system leverages Zero-Knowledge Proofs (ZKPs) to create a high-performance Verifiable Data Pipeline for AI/ML models, zkApps (Zero-Knowledge Applications), dApps (Decentralized Applications), and smart contract platforms. For more information, visit orochi.network.

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BooksRun, a leading online platform for buying, selling, and renting books, announces it has officially earned Better Business Bureau Accredited Business status, reflecting its commitment to transparency and clear customer communication.

Better Business Bureau (BBB) helps advance marketplace trust between businesses and consumers. BBB sets standards for trust and provides information about companies through public business profiles. The organization also offers a platform for customers to share experiences and for businesses to respond to and address concerns.

BooksRun has completed the accreditation process, which involves submitting an application and undergoing a thorough review by the Better Business Bureau. This accreditation reinforces the company’s commitment to the BBB’s standards for trust, including integrity and accountability.

“Customer service has always been one of our main priorities, and we genuinely value our customers’ feedback,” said Kiryl Zarubau, founder and CEO of BooksRun. “It helps us improve every day. That’s why BBB accreditation is more than a one-time achievement for us. It’s a standard to uphold and a responsibility we take seriously.”

What BBB Accreditation Means for Customers

BBB Accredited Business status means that BooksRun is committed to:

• Operating transparently and honoring its commitments
• Communicating clearly in its advertising
• Protecting customer data and privacy
• Responding promptly to customer concerns
• Working in good faith to resolve complaints

In addition to providing excellent customer service, the company plans to further invest in expanding its selection and developing solutions that help customers save money on books.

BooksRun's inventory currently includes a wide range of books, shipped daily to the U.S. and internationally. The company aims to create a win-win situation for both the customers and the environment by following ethical and sustainable practices.

About BooksRun

Founded in 2014, BooksRun is the all-in-one independent online marketplace where anyone can buy, sell, and rent everything from core course materials to today’s bestsellers. The platform offers millions of titles, often priced up to 90% below the list price. Its book buyback program includes free shipping, competitive cash offers, and fast payouts. BooksRun maintains a 5-star Trustpilot and Shopper Approved rating with over 30,000 reviews. For more information, visit BooksRun.com.

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Tom Greenleaf
marketing@booksrun.com

pdfFiller, a leading cloud-based document management platform, today announced the rollout of AI-powered translation and editing features designed to address language barriers and accelerate global collaboration. The enhanced platform enables users to translate, edit, and manage PDF documents efficiently within a single online workspace, eliminating the need for external tools and manual file processing.

The suite’s AI-powered translation automatically detects the source language of PDF documents, delivers context-aware translations, and retains the original formatting and structure. For users operating across multiple regions or in emerging markets, this advancement promises to ease multilingual workflows and reduce the friction that often slows cross-border operations. Recent industry studies suggest over 70% of multinational organizations face language obstacles that negatively impact productivity and compliance. By integrating these features directly into its AI PDF editor, pdfFiller aims to streamline document management for a wide array of users.

The new release extends beyond translation. Users can now generate agreements or other documents via natural language prompts. The integrated editor allows immediate revisions to AI-generated or translated PDFs, improving accuracy while maintaining document layout.

pdfFiller’s AI-driven workflow includes several key capabilities:

• AI-powered document generation: Users describe document needs, from non-disclosure agreements to contracts, and the AI generates customized drafts for rapid editing and distribution.
• Advanced PDF translation: The system auto-detects languages and translates PDFs with AI, preserving the original structure for seamless collaboration.
• Integrated editing and eSignature: The interface offers editing, filling, and secure signing capabilities within a unified environment, thereby reducing errors and approval times.
• Improved user experience: A redesigned, browser-based interface supports real-time co-editing and easy navigation — a boon for businesses in fast-moving markets.
• Enhanced security: New release includes advanced measures to protect personal and financial data, addressing growing concerns over document security.

The cloud-based platform is designed for accessibility and ease of use, requiring no advanced IT setup. This positions pdfFiller as an online PDF platform for small and medium-sized businesses, as well as larger enterprises aiming to reduce costs and enhance customer responsiveness in today’s multilingual, digital-first economy.

According to Verified Market Reports, businesses globally spend significant resources managing manual document processes and overcoming language differences. The market for document management systems is projected to exceed $10 billion by 2028, with AI adoption serving as a primary growth driver.

About pdfFiller

pdfFiller is a comprehensive, cloud-based document management platform supporting editing, form creation, translation, and legally-binding eSignatures. Designed for a broad spectrum of users and industries, pdfFiller provides secure, collaborative, and efficient workflows for business, education, and administrative operations. For more information, visit www.pdffiller.com.

Disclaimer

Statements in this press release regarding pdfFiller's future plans, expectations, and intentions are forward-looking statements. Actual results may differ materially from those projected.

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Kyung Hee University has reinforced its position as one of the top universities in South Korea, securing the fifth place among comprehensive universities in the country and reaching 252nd globally in the 2026 Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings. The university’s 33-place improvement from the previous year marks a milestone in its trajectory of academic excellence, global recognition, and institutional innovation.

In addition, the university also achieved 39th in Asia and fifth among private universities in South Korea in the 2026 QS Asia University Rankings. Being recognized by both THE and QS reflects not only international credibility but also Kyung Hee’s long-term strategic execution and performance-oriented approach.

This achievement is based on significant progress across various performance metrics. Notably, the university's Field-Weighted Citation Impact (FWCI), a key indicator of research influence, rose from 1.37 in 2019 to 1.42 in 2024. This means Kyung Hee’s research output is cited 42% more often than the global average. Within the top 25% of most-cited papers, the FWCI increased even further, from 1.36 to 1.54 over the same period, placing Kyung Hee third among Korean universities in this elite citation category.

The total volume of published academic papers also increased sharply, from 16,023 in 2019 to 20,934 in 2024. Alongside this quantitative growth, the university has shown qualitative gains, with the share of papers in the global top 10% by citation rising from 11.5% to 14.2%. These results are reflected in Korea’s national university rankings, where Kyung Hee has consistently moved up due to its strong research performance.

Kyung Hee University’s research is particularly strong in medicine, health sciences, engineering, natural sciences, and basic sciences. Research teams have made significant contributions in digital health, global disease epidemiology, oncology, geriatrics, robotics, environmental monitoring, and next-generation semiconductors. These strengths support the university’s vision of becoming a "true university of future" that links fundamental discovery with global application.

International collaboration has also played a crucial role in Kyung Hee’s improved Korea university rank. The proportion of international co-authored papers rose from 29.8% in 2019 to 38.1% in 2024, placing the university third nationally in this category. The average FWCI of these collaborations reached 2.63, demonstrating high-impact outcomes from global partnerships.

Kyung Hee is home to the International Center for Quantum Matter, an initiative involving leading scholars from the National University of Singapore and Harvard University, including Nobel laureates. These partnerships support world-class research in physics, chemistry, and materials science.

Internationalization has long been part of Kyung Hee’s institutional identity. In 2026, the university ranked second in Korea for global engagement, a reflection of its commitment to inclusive academic exchange and cross-border research.

At the same time, Kyung Hee is investing in strategic infrastructure to support future growth. The university recently launched the Kyung Hee AI Committee to oversee campus-wide integration of artificial intelligence in governance and education. A new Institutional Research (IR) Center has been established to deliver data-driven policy insights, aligning long-term planning with performance metrics.

The next three to four years are considered a "golden time" for university transformation. Kyung Hee is implementing reforms across status, personnel, finances, infrastructure, and satisfaction — all aimed at raising its international competitiveness and academic standing.

The university also plays a key role in national research initiatives. In June, Kyung Hee was selected for the 2025 Medical AI Specialized Convergence Talent Development Project, hosted by Korea’s Ministry of Health and Welfare. With a five-year budget of 4.75 billion KRW, the project will develop globally competitive experts at the intersection of artificial intelligence and medicine.

Kyung Hee’s advancement in the top universities in South Korea is not simply the result of improved rankings. It reflects a decades-long effort to blend tradition with innovation, placing education, research, and public engagement at the heart of institutional strategy. The university continues to evolve as a leader within Korea and as a rising force in global academia.

About Kyung Hee University

Established in 1949, Kyung Hee University is a prestigious private comprehensive university in South Korea, recently ranking 5th among domestic private universities in the 2026 THE World University Rankings. Renowned for its world-class research, KHU is rapidly rising as a global hub for academic innovation. More information about Kyung Hee University is available at Kyung Hee University, with additional global context from THE Rankings, QS Asia Rankings, Study in Korea, and Kyung Hee research and partnerships.

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Minjae Jeong
communication@khu.ac.kr

Businesses across industries are under pressure to modernize operations, manage complexity, and adopt digital tools that deliver measurable results. StartupMafia has selected a list of five platforms and services that address these needs and illustrate how organizations are responding to key business challenges in 2026.

The selection spans creative technology, industrial services, higher education, digital advertising infrastructure, and professional training, reflecting a broad view of innovation beyond traditional startup categories.

1. Neural Frames

Neural Frames develops an AI-based music video generator designed for musicians and content creators who need to produce visual content efficiently. The platform automates large parts of the video creation process, allowing users to generate music videos without traditional production resources or long post-production cycles.

The service stands out for its AI-powered LipSync technology, which enables realistic synchronization of characters with vocal tracks. It also includes a lyric video generator that automatically visualizes song lyrics, helping artists translate audio content into structured visual narratives with minimal manual input.

2. Kyung Hee University

Kyung Hee University is a South Korea-based higher education institution known for combining academic research with practical engagement in science, technology, and global studies. The university works with public and private partners to address societal and business challenges through education and research.

The institution stands out for its international orientation and interdisciplinary approach. Kyung Hee University emphasizes global collaboration, sustainability, and innovation, positioning higher education as a long-term infrastructure for workforce development and knowledge-driven economies.

3. Epom

Epom develops an independent ad server used by publishers, ad networks, and advertisers to manage digital advertising delivery and reporting. As companies handle growing volumes of digital inventory, centralized ad-serving technology has become essential for campaign control and data transparency.

Epom’s platform focuses on flexibility across channels and deal types, supporting both programmatic and direct advertising models. Its independence from closed ecosystems allows users to manage pricing, optimize fill rates, and maintain visibility into performance metrics across campaigns.

4. American Driving Academy

American Driving Academy provides driver education, driving lessons, and license testing services in Colorado. The organization supports individuals and families who need structured, state-approved training to meet regulatory requirements and develop safe driving skills.

The academy is distinguished by its scale and experience, having served the Front Range region for more than 25 years. With regulated instructors and full driver’s education programs, it operates as a long-term training provider rather than a short-term testing service.

5. EssayShark

EssayShark is a U.S.-based academic writing platform that connects students with freelance writers for custom essays, research papers, and other academic assignments. The service operates through a bidding model that allows users to select writers and communicate with them directly during the project.

What distinguishes EssayShark is its transparent collaboration model and focus on controlled delivery. By enabling direct interaction, originality checks, and payment release only after approval, the platform illustrates how digital services are reshaping education support and content creation workflows.

Together, these five organizations highlight how 2026 business priorities extend beyond rapid growth to include reliability, automation, compliance, and skills development. StartupMafia’s selection reflects a shift toward practical innovation that supports sustainable operations across sectors.

About StartupMafia

StartupMafia is a digital publisher focused on emerging companies, technology-driven business models, and the platforms shaping global markets. Through editorial lists, industry analysis, and startup insights, StartupMafia highlights how innovation translates into practical impact for businesses and users worldwide. For more information, visit startupmafia.eu.

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The second edition of the Space Debris 2026 Conference officially commenced today. Organized by the Saudi Space Agency (SSA), the conference is witnessing broad international participation representing 75 countries from around the world, with the attendance of leading experts, decision-makers, and leaders from the global space sector.

The conference is held with the support of the United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs (UNOOSA), in partnership with the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), and with the participation of a number of local and international entities. This reflects ongoing international efforts to strengthen cooperation in addressing space debris challenges and ensuring the sustainability of outer space.

In his opening remarks, SSA Acting Chief Executive Officer Dr. Mohammed Al Tamimi stated that convening the second edition of the conference reflects the Kingdom’s firm commitment to addressing the challenges of space debris management. He noted that the rapid increase in the number of objects and fragments in Earth orbits represents a growing challenge to the safety and sustainability of space activities, underscoring the need to enhance international cooperation and adopt innovative and effective solutions to address this phenomenon. He also emphasized the importance of unifying international efforts in this field, and the role of the Kingdom, represented by the Saudi Space Agency, in supporting international initiatives and adopting best practices and advanced technologies for space debris management.

UNOOSA Director Aarti Holla-Maini affirmed that addressing space debris challenges requires comprehensive global cooperation, stating: “Global cooperation among international organizations, governments, industry, and academia in addressing space debris challenges is no longer merely a desirable objective. It has become an absolute necessity. At the same time, leading spacefaring nations must lead by example and develop concrete plans to address the accumulated legacy debris resulting from their past activities.”

Meanwhile, Deputy Secretary-General of the International Telecommunication Union Thomas Lamanauskas stressed the importance of responsible and inclusive management of space resources, stating: “We need to ensure that the opportunities created by the rapid growth of the space economy are accessible to all and can be enjoyed by future generations. Predictable, responsible, and inclusive management of space resources, including satellite orbits, is essential to achieving this.”

The conference aims to raise global awareness of the risks posed by space debris and to support international efforts to protect the future of the space economy. This is achieved through discussions on relevant policies and regulations, the promotion of research and innovation, and the development of effective international governance frameworks that contribute to mitigating the impacts of space debris and ensuring the responsible and sustainable use of orbital environments.

The conference program includes specialized panel discussions addressing space sustainability and governance, in addition to the technical and regulatory challenges associated with space debris. It also showcases innovative operational solutions and international partnerships that contribute to enhancing space security and long-term sustainability.

The conference is accompanied by an exhibition featuring 20 shortlisted projects from the DebrisSolver Competition, presenting innovative solutions and applied projects aimed at addressing space debris challenges. This reflects international innovation efforts to protect outer space as a shared resource for humanity and to ensure its sustainability.

As businesses operate in increasingly complex digital environments, the need for scalable platforms that reduce friction and support better decision-making continues to grow. StartupMafia has selected five digital platforms and online services that illustrate how companies are building resilient, data-driven products designed for global use in 2026.

This editorial list brings together platforms from different sectors, united by a common approach: using technology to simplify workflows, improve transparency, and help users navigate information-heavy environments more efficiently.

1. Compira

Compira is a comparison platform that helps users make more informed purchasing decisions by aggregating prices, specifications, delivery options, and reviews from a wide range of online retailers. By presenting fragmented retail data in a single interface, Compira addresses one of digital commerce’s central challenges: information overload.

The platform stands out for its focus on decision-making rather than promotion. Users can compare not only pricing, but also delivery speed and service conditions, allowing for more balanced evaluations. Compira’s model illustrates how scalable platforms can act as neutral layers between consumers and sellers, improving transparency while reducing the time and effort required to reach a purchase decision.

2. AwardFares

AwardFares is a data-driven platform for finding award flight availability, designed to help travelers and businesses use airline miles and points more efficiently. It addresses the core challenge of navigating fragmented airline search portals by providing real-time, consolidated visibility into award seat inventory across more than 16 major airline loyalty programs, using data pulled directly from live airline systems.

The platform differentiates itself through precision and automation, extending beyond the limitations of individual airline websites, including manual searches, the display of phantom availability, and the lack of alerting tools. Features such as intelligent award flight search, real-time availability alerts, and an integrated flight seat map tool allow users to identify and secure award seats as soon as they become available. Operating on a subscription-only, ad-free model, AwardFares functions as a decision-support platform focused on data accuracy, timing, and reliability — key priorities for miles and points redemptions in 2026.

3. Municorn Fax

Municorn Fax is an online fax platform that modernizes document exchange without requiring physical fax machines. The service allows users to send and receive faxes via browser, email, or mobile device, integrating fax workflows into contemporary digital environments while remaining compatible with legacy requirements.

The platform’s strength lies in its pragmatic approach to digital transformation. Rather than replacing established processes outright, Municorn Fax adapts them to modern work patterns, supporting remote teams, secure document handling, and activity tracking. Its broad adoption demonstrates how cloud-based services can scale by addressing persistent operational needs across regulated industries.

4. TipsGG

TipsGG is a sports analytics platform that aggregates live match data, statistics, and predictive insights across esports and traditional sports such as football and basketball. Originally focused on competitive gaming, the platform has expanded into a multi-sport environment that centralizes information typically scattered across multiple sources.

What sets TipsGG apart is its emphasis on aggregation and context. By consolidating data, historical performance, and forecasts in one place, the platform helps users interpret complex information streams more efficiently. Its freemium model reflects a broader trend toward accessible analytics platforms that scale by organizing data rather than producing content in isolation.

5. BetFury

BetFury is a crypto-native digital platform built around blockchain-based transactions and online interactive services. Designed for global accessibility, the platform enables users to interact and transact using Bitcoin and other digital assets without relying on traditional banking infrastructure. Its fully online architecture reflects how consumer-facing platforms increasingly operate beyond geographic and financial borders.

What distinguishes BetFury is its blockchain-first approach to platform design. By embedding digital assets and automated transaction logic at the core of the product, the platform demonstrates how distributed technologies can support scalable, cross-border digital services. BetFury serves as an example of blockchain being used as operational infrastructure rather than a standalone experiment.

Conclusion

Together, these five companies reflect key business priorities for 2026: scalability, data accuracy, automation, and workflow efficiency. Operating across different industries, each platform demonstrates how digital products increasingly succeed by reducing complexity and supporting better-informed decisions. As online services continue to evolve, platforms built around clarity, infrastructure, and usability are becoming essential components of modern business ecosystems.

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