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Newborn Town Cancels Over 5.17 Million Repurchased Shares, Cumulative Amount Exceeds HK$45 Million

EQS via SeaPRwire.com / 04/06/2026 / 19:30 UTC+8 [Hong Kong – 4 June 2026] Newborn Town Inc., a leading global social entertainment company (Newborn Town or the company, stock code: 09911.HK) is pleased to announced that it has cancelled a total of 5,174,000 shares repurchased between 27 April  and 29 May 2026, representing an aggregate repurchase consideration of approximately HK$45.32 million.   Prior in March 2026, Newborn Town announced a share repurchase plan of approximately HK$300 million to be carried out over the next two years. According to the announcement, following this cancellation, the total number of issued shares will decrease from 1,413,208,391 to 1,408,034,391, and Newborn Town will no longer hold any treasury shares.   The Board believes that the cancellation of the repurchased shares will enhance net asset value per share and earnings per share, which aligns with the overall interests of the Company and its shareholders. The Board will continue to review and, at its sole discretion, execute share repurchases from time to time. The Company’s continued execution of both share repurchases and share cancellations sends a clear signal of management’s confidence in Newborn Town’s long-term growth prospects, while also demonstrating its commitment to enhancing shareholder returns and improving capital efficiency.   Since its inclusion in the Stock Connect in March this year, Newborn Town has seen a significant increase in trading activity, accompanied by growing participation from Southbound investors. Notably, the latest round of repurchases was conducted shortly after the release of the Company's first quarter operating update. On 22 April, Newborn Town announced its unaudited operating data for the first quarter of 2026. During the period, total revenue is expected to reach approximately RMB2,030 million to RMB2,130 million, representing a year-on-year increase of approximately 33.0% to 39.6%. Among this, revenue from social networking business increased by approximately 31.3% to 37.2% year-on-year, while revenue from innovative business surged by approximately 46.7% to 58.7%, primarily driven by the rapid expansion of its AI-powered short drama business.   About Newborn Town  Newborn Town has grown into a leading technology company which was listed on the Main Board of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange (HKEX) in 2019 under the stock code 9911.Committed to creating positive emotional value worldwide, Newborn Town has developed a diverse portfolio of applications in the social networking and entertainment sectors. Its social apps include MICO, YoHo, TopTop, SUGO and HeeSay, together with gaming products like Alice's Dream: Merge Games. These applications have achieved widespread acclaim, reaching over one billion users in over one hundred countries and regions.Newborn Town considers the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region a key market and has also extended its influence in Southeast Asia, Europe, the United States, Japan, and South Korea. The company aims to become the world's largest social entertainment company.      For enquiries, please contact  DLK Advisory   pr@dlkadvisory.com    04/06/2026 Dissemination of a Financial Press Release, transmitted by EQS News.The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.Media archive at www.todayir.com

4 6 月, 2026

SeaPRwire 打通印泰越主流媒体生态

Hong Kong - 2026年6月3日 - (SeaPRwire) - 东南亚正在成为全球经济增长的新引擎,而印尼、泰国和越南则是其中最耀眼的“活力三驾马车”。为了助力全球企业抢占东南亚市场红利,知名媒体服务商 SeaPRwire 今日宣布,已成功深度打通印度尼西亚、泰国和越南三国的本地主流媒体生态,为出海企业构建了直达东南亚亿级消费者的公关绿色通道。 印尼的人口红利、泰国的消费活力以及越南的制造与科技崛起,让这三个国家成为各行各业出海的必争之地。然而,东南亚地区语言多样、媒体形态分散,且各国的宗教文化背景迥异,这给外来品牌的公关传播带来了极大的挑战。SeaPRwire 此次深入本土的拓展,正是为了解决这一痛点。 在印尼,SeaPRwire 强化了与雅加达主流印尼语门户及高流量社交媒体矩阵的合作;在泰国,平台无缝对接了曼谷核心的泰语财经与时尚生活类媒体;在越南,则重点布局了河内与胡志明市的科技、创投以及年轻一代高度依赖的数字媒体。通过这种精细化的本土媒体下沉,SeaPRwire 确保企业的信息能够准确、无损地传达给当地最具消费力的群体。 “开拓东南亚市场,‘接地气’是第一要素,”SeaPRwire 的东南亚市场总监表示,“我们不仅仅是把英文稿件翻译成当地语言,更是深入到印泰越三国的媒体生态毛细血管中。我们希望用最符合当地语境的新闻叙事,帮助企业建立起有温度、有信任度的本土品牌形象。” 关于SeaPRwire SeaPRwire 是亚洲领先的 AI 驱动型赢取媒体(Earned Media)传播管理平台,专为公关及传播专业人士打造。通过其旗舰项目 Branding-Insight,平台无缝连接超过 8 万名记者、编辑,以及坐拥 3 亿粉丝的 KOL 矩阵。借助先进的 AI 技术,SeaPRwire 帮助用户精准锁定媒体目标、定制个性化推介,并全面衡量亚太核心市场(包括日、韩、中及东南亚)的公关传播效果。 媒体联络 公司: SeaPRwire 联络: Media team 邮箱: cs@seaprwire.com 网站: https://seaprwire.com

4 6 月, 2026

Hymson Highlights Operational Reliability at The Battery Show Europe 2026

EQS Newswire / 03/06/2026 / 11:12 UTC+8 From Cell to System. From proven manufacturing experience to localized European support. Not only broad technology coverage, but the operational stability you can depend on. June 9–11, 2026 | Booth 1-B30 European battery manufacturers are moving beyond equipment procurement toward industrial ramp-up, where yield, uptime, process discipline, and local service capability determine long-term competitiveness. As battery manufacturing moves from pilot validation toward industrial-scale production, operational reliability is becoming increasingly critical across the industry. At The Battery Show Europe 2026, Hymson returns for its fifth consecutive year with a clear message for the European market: “How we make it reliable.” From process validation to mass production. Battery industrialization is not only about installing equipment. It requires process validation, operator training, spare parts readiness, data visibility, and continuous improvement mechanisms. Over the past five years, Hymson has continued to deepen its engagement with the European market, working alongside battery manufacturers amid evolving production demands, technology transitions, and industrial-scaling challenges. This long-term collaboration has enabled Hymson to continuously refine both its technologies and manufacturing methodologies for global battery production environments. Behind this commitment is sustained investment in innovation and engineering capability. By 2025, Hymson’s cumulative R&D investment will reach USD 86 million, with 34.47% of employees dedicated to R&D. Total operating revenue is projected to reach USD 939 million in 2026, supporting continued advancement in next-generation battery manufacturing technologies and industrial delivery capability. Mid-Section Turnkey Solutions for Scalable Manufacturing At Booth 1-B30, Hymson will present its latest Mid-Section Turnkey Solution through a comprehensive product matrix and a series of scaled technology models showcasing key manufacturing innovations, alongside extensive battery process samples demonstrating end-to-end manufacturing capabilities. The scaled equipment models on display include: Solid-State Dry-Electrode Solution Film-Forming & Calendering & Lamination Integrated Machine  390 High-Speed Cutting & Stacking Machine CT Inspection Machine for Prismatic Assembly Through these scaled technology models, Hymson will provide visitors with a more intuitive understanding of process integration, equipment architecture, and manufacturing workflow within next-generation battery production environments. Hymson will also showcase: 588Ah Cell Samples Developed for Overseas Customer Requirements 588Ah Cell Cap & Can Laser Welding Samples 40+ process samples covering electrode manufacturing, surface treatment, prismatic assembly, and stacking technologies Together, these exhibits reflect Hymson’s integrated approach to mid-section manufacturing — combining process capability, operational consistency, and scalable production performance. Reliability Starts from Cell Design For Hymson, manufacturing reliability does not begin at equipment installation or even at mass production. It begins much earlier — at the cell design and manufacturability assessment stage. To support customers throughout the entire industrialization journey, Hymson provides an integrated consulting and engineering support framework covering: Cell Design to Manufacturing Production Line Planning Mass Production Line Ramp-up Support Training A key focus within this framework is manufacturability validation before mass production. For many next-generation battery technologies, laboratory-level performance alone is not sufficient for successful industrialization. To reduce scaling risks, Hymson provides DOE (Design of Experiments) and DTM-based battery process analysis to support parameter optimization, blueprint evaluation, and manufacturability feasibility study. Through this process, Hymson helps customers establish: Optimized Process Parameters Manufacturable Battery Analysis Stable Transition from Validation to Mass Production Reduced Ramp-Up Uncertainty and Operational Risks Hymson helps customers translate validated pilot-line conditions into scalable mass-production workflows with thousands of successful delivery and implementation experiences as lessons learned, transitioning into Know-How for the customers, enabling smoother and more accurate alignment between pilot validation and large-scale production environments. This approach helps minimize the risks of industrialization while accelerating mass-production readiness. Technical discussions and in-depth solution exchanges will be available throughout the exhibition. Digitalized Operations for Long-Term Stability Beyond manufacturing equipment, Hymson will also present its End-to-End intelligent manufacturing support across equipment, logistics, and operations management This includes Hymson’s intelligent warehousing & logistics solution together with the IEMS intelligent equipment operation and maintenance system. Driven by AI algorithms and 3D visual monitoring technologies, the system enables: Digital Closed-Loop Production Real-Time Operational Visibility Intelligent Equipment Maintenance Data-Driven Production Management Dark-Factory-Oriented Operation Scenarios The system supports higher levels of automation and unmanned operation where applicable by integrating manufacturing execution, logistics coordination, and equipment operation into a unified system, Hymson helps customers improve operational transparency, production efficiency, and long-term factory stability. Spare Parts Support Built Around Operational Continuity To further strengthen production reliability, Hymson continues to enhance its global spare parts service capability. Hymson provides both original Hymson spare parts and third-party qualified industrial spare parts, tailored to customer requirements, supported by flexible supply mechanisms and predictive inventory planning. The service framework helps customers secure: Critical Spare Parts Availability Improved Price and Lead-Time Predictability Reduced Downtime Risks Lower Inventory Burden Where Applicable Optimized Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) Through data-driven spare parts forecasting and scheduled replenishment systems, Hymson aims to establish a replicable, stable after-sales support structure for long-term manufacturing operations. Advancing Reliable Battery Manufacturing from Asia to Europe Returning to The Battery Show Europe 2026 for the fifth consecutive year reflects Hymson’s long-term commitment to supporting Europe’s battery manufacturing ecosystem. From process development to intelligent factory operations, Hymson continues to combine large-scale manufacturing experience from Asia with localized industrial collaboration in Europe — helping battery manufacturers build production systems designed not only for technological advancement but also for reliable long-term operation. As Hymson has always stated, visitors are invited to discuss specific challenges such as process validation, ramp-up risk reduction, equipment OEE improvement, spare parts planning, and localized service support. Company: Hymson Laser Technology Group Co., Ltd. Contact Person:  liruiyu Email: liruiyu@hymson.com Website:  https://www.hymson.com 03/06/2026 Dissemination of a Financial Press Release, transmitted by EQS News. The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement. Media archive at www.todayir.com View original content: EQS News

4 6 月, 2026

SeaPRwire Taps Mainstream Media in Indonesia, Thailand, and Vietnam

EQS via SeaPRwire.com / 04/06/2026 / 11:06 UTC+8 Hong Kong - June 03, 2026 - (SeaPRwire) - Southeast Asia is becoming a new engine of global economic growth, with Indonesia, Thailand, and Vietnam acting as the most dazzling "vibrant troika" among them. To help global enterprises seize the dividends of the Southeast Asian market, renowned media service provider SeaPRwire (https://seaprwire.com) announced today that it has successfully and deeply tapped the local mainstream media ecosystems of Indonesia, Thailand, and Vietnam, building a PR green channel reaching hundreds of millions of consumers in Southeast Asia directly for overseas enterprises. Indonesia's demographic dividend, Thailand's consumer vitality, and Vietnam's rise in manufacturing and technology have made these three countries must-contend spots for all industries going overseas. However, the Southeast Asian region features diverse languages, scattered media forms, and vastly different religious and cultural backgrounds across countries, posing enormous challenges to the PR communication of foreign brands. SeaPRwire's localized expansion this time is precisely to solve this pain point. In Indonesia, SeaPRwire has strengthened cooperation with mainstream Indonesian-language portals in Jakarta and high-traffic social media matrices; in Thailand, the platform seamlessly interfaced with core Thai-language financial and fashion lifestyle media in Bangkok; and in Vietnam, it focused its layout on technology, venture capital, and digital media highly relied upon by the younger generation in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City. Through this refined localized media sinking, SeaPRwire ensures that enterprise information can be accurately and losslessly delivered to the most consumable local groups. "To explore the Southeast Asian market, 'groundedness' is the primary factor," stated SeaPRwire's Southeast Asia marketing director. "We are not just translating English drafts into local languages; we are penetrating deep into the media ecosystem capillaries of Indonesia, Thailand, and Vietnam. We hope to use news storytelling that best fits local contexts to help enterprises establish a warm and trusted local brand image." About SeaPRwire SeaPRwire is Asia’s leading AI-driven earned media management platform, purpose-built to empower PR and communications professionals. Through its flagship Branding-Insight Program, the platform connects clients to over 80,000 journalists and an influencer matrix reaching 300 million followers. Leveraging advanced AI, SeaPRwire helps users identify media targets, personalize pitches, and measure PR impact across key APAC markets, including Japan, China, Korea, and Southeast Asia. Media Contact Company: SeaPRwire Contact: Media Relations Team Email: cs@seaprwire.com Website: https://seaprwire.com 04/06/2026 Dissemination of a Financial Press Release, transmitted by EQS News.The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.Media archive at www.todayir.com

4 6 月, 2026

SeaPRwire Taps Mainstream Media in Indonesia, Thailand, and Vietnam

Hong Kong – June 03, 2026 – (SeaPRwire) – Southeast Asia is becoming a new engine of global economic growth, with Indonesia, Thailand, and Vietnam acting as the most dazzling “vibrant troika” among them. To help global enterprises seize the dividends of the Southeast Asian market, renowned media service provider SeaPRwire (https://seaprwire.com) announced today that it has successfully and deeply tapped the local mainstream media ecosystems of Indonesia, Thailand, and Vietnam, building a PR green channel reaching hundreds of millions of consumers in Southeast Asia directly for overseas enterprises. Indonesia’s demographic dividend, Thailand’s consumer vitality, and Vietnam’s rise in manufacturing and technology have made these three countries must-contend spots for all industries going overseas. However, the Southeast Asian region features diverse languages, scattered media forms, and vastly different religious and cultural backgrounds across countries, posing enormous challenges to the PR communication of foreign brands. SeaPRwire’s localized expansion this time is precisely to solve this pain point. In Indonesia, SeaPRwire has strengthened cooperation with mainstream Indonesian-language portals in Jakarta and high-traffic social media matrices; in Thailand, the platform seamlessly interfaced with core Thai-language financial and fashion lifestyle media in Bangkok; and in Vietnam, it focused its layout on technology, venture capital, and digital media highly relied upon by the younger generation in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City. Through this refined localized media sinking, SeaPRwire ensures that enterprise information can be accurately and losslessly delivered to the most consumable local groups. “To explore the Southeast Asian market, ‘groundedness’ is the primary factor,” stated SeaPRwire’s Southeast Asia marketing director. “We are not just translating English drafts into local languages; we are penetrating deep into the media ecosystem capillaries of Indonesia, Thailand, and Vietnam. We hope to use news storytelling that best fits local contexts to help enterprises establish a warm and trusted local brand image.” About SeaPRwire SeaPRwire is Asia’s leading AI-driven earned media management platform, purpose-built to empower PR and communications professionals. Through its flagship Branding-Insight Program, the platform connects clients to over 80,000 journalists and an influencer matrix reaching 300 million followers. Leveraging advanced AI, SeaPRwire helps users identify media targets, personalize pitches, and measure PR impact across key APAC markets, including Japan, China, Korea, and Southeast Asia. Media Contact Company: SeaPRwire Contact: Media Relations Team Email: cs@seaprwire.com Website: https://seaprwire.com

4 6 月, 2026

SpeakUp’s AI-Only Team: Why This Marketplace Is Redefining What a Company Even Is

(SeaPRwire) – Dr. Elara Voss, a Stanford Digital Economy Lab researcher who’s studied marketplace disruption for a decade, told me SpeakUp’s move isn’t just a gimmick—it’s a litmus test for AI’s role in organizational design. “Most startups bolt AI onto existing teams to cut costs,” she said. “SpeakUp’s flipping the script: their AI agents aren’t tools—they’re the workforce. The real risk isn’t whether AI can handle tasks, but whether it can maintain the trust and consistency that keep marketplaces alive. If this works, we’re looking at a future where companies don’t hire teams—they deploy agent networks.” SpeakUp, a platform connecting event organizers, podcasters, brands, and speakers, has swapped traditional departments for 31 specialized AI agents. These agents handle everything from outbound sales and user onboarding to customer support and content creation. Since its public launch in 2025, the platform has grown to over 100,000 users across 28 countries and nine languages. Its matching engine cuts weeks of manual outreach down to minutes, using criteria like topic expertise, language, budget, audience profile, and geographic availability. The biggest leap is its Model Context Protocol integration—users can chat with SpeakUp directly through AI assistants like Claude or ChatGPT, describing their speaker needs in natural language and getting recommendations, outreach help, and booking support all in one conversation. Unlike traditional speaker bureaus that take commissions, SpeakUp uses a subscription model, letting speakers keep all their booking fees while enabling direct engagement between both sides of the marketplace. The shift from AI-powered to AI-native businesses is no longer theoretical. The first wave of AI adoption focused on productivity tools layered onto existing structures. Now we’re seeing companies redesign themselves from the ground up with AI at their core. Marketplaces are especially ripe for this change—their value chains revolve around matching, communication, qualification, scheduling, and relationship management, all areas where AI agents are advancing rapidly. Over the next few years, expect more platforms to shrink their human teams as digital agent networks take on increasingly complex operational roles. Success won’t come easy—consistency and trust are hard to scale with AI alone. But one thing is clear: the conversation has moved past AI as a feature. We’re now debating whether AI can be the operating system of a business itself. SpeakUp is one of the first to test this in public, and its journey will shape how we think about building companies for years to come. This article is provided by a third-party content provider. SeaPRwire (https://www.seaprwire.com/) makes no warranties or representations regarding its content. Category: Top News, Daily News SeaPRwire provides global press release distribution services for companies and organizations, covering more than 6,500 media outlets, 86,000 editors and journalists, and over 3.5 million end-user desktop and mobile apps. SeaPRwire supports multilingual press release distribution in English, Japanese, German, Korean, French, Russian, Indonesian, Malay, Vietnamese, Chinese, and more.

3 6 月, 2026

Firing Your Entire Team And Letting AI Run Your Marketplace? Someone Actually Did It

(SeaPRwire) – By: James Vance, Senior Columnist permanently stationed at a top-tier international tech weekly Every tech startup claims it uses AI today. Almost all just bolt AI onto existing human teams. Almost no one dares test letting AI run the whole company. We’ve talked about AI replacing work for years. No major player has tested replacing an entire full-service marketplace. Industry executives keep saying full AI operations are decades away. A small speaker booking platform just called that widespread assumption bluff. SpeakUp launched publicly to users in 2025. One year later, it serves over 100,000 people across 28 countries. It supports nine full languages, all run entirely by AI. More than 31 specialized AI agents handle work that once needed multiple human teams. Those tasks include outbound sales, onboarding, customer support, content creation, marketplace management and lifecycle marketing. The platform connects event organizers, podcasters, brands and speakers directly. Its matching engine cuts weeks of manual outreach down to a shortlist in minutes. It integrates with Model Context Protocol to work directly inside Claude or ChatGPT. Users get full recommendation, outreach and booking support without leaving their AI conversation. Unlike traditional speaker bureaus that take large commissions, it uses a subscription model. Speakers keep 100% of their booking fees and engage directly with buyers. The first wave of AI adoption only made existing human workers faster. It never changed the basic cost structure of a startup. This new wave does not treat AI as an add-on feature. It rebuilds the entire company from top to bottom around AI. Marketplaces are uniquely exposed to this shift. Most of their core value chain relies on matching, communication and scheduling. Those are exactly the tasks where AI agents are improving fastest. Traditional startup headcount models will become outdated much faster than most CEOs expect. Most new digital marketplaces will launch with skeleton human teams by 2030. This article is provided by a third-party content provider. SeaPRwire (https://www.seaprwire.com/) makes no warranties or representations regarding its content. Category: Top News, Daily News SeaPRwire provides global press release distribution services for companies and organizations, covering more than 6,500 media outlets, 86,000 editors and journalists, and over 3.5 million end-user desktop and mobile apps. SeaPRwire supports multilingual press release distribution in English, Japanese, German, Korean, French, Russian, Indonesian, Malay, Vietnamese, Chinese, and more.

3 6 月, 2026

Your Digital Signage Isn’t Just a Screen Anymore; It’s a Security Liability Waiting to Happen

(SeaPRwire) –   I was chatting with Elena Vance the other day, a former CISO for a major retail chain who now consults on physical-digital convergence security. When I brought up digital signage, she didn’t mince words. “We’ve been asleep at the wheel,” she said. “For years, we treated these networks like glorified PowerPoint slideshows. But every one of those screens is now a data endpoint, often with laughably weak credentials, sitting on the same network as your point-of-sale and inventory systems. The industry’s obsession with 4K pixels is blinding it to the gaping security holes. The real innovation now isn’t a brighter display; it’s a verifiably secure one. Vendors who can’t prove their entire stack is locked down aren’t just selling a product; they’re selling a future breach.” Her point was stark. The battleground has fundamentally shifted. That shift is exactly what’s driving a new, more rigorous approach to security validation in the sector. The old mindset saw digital signage as a passive broadcast tool. Today, these networks are deeply integrated, processing live data, connecting to cloud platforms, and interacting with core business systems across thousands of locations. As cybersecurity veteran Michael Harrington points out, this turns every component—the device, its firmware, the management software—into a potential entry point for attackers. This evolving threat landscape is why enterprises are moving beyond one-time compliance checkboxes. They’re demanding evidence that security controls are consistently effective over time. A recent example is Skykit’s completion of a SOC 2 Type 2 attestation. This isn’t your basic security questionnaire. Conducted by an independent auditor under AICPA standards, a Type 2 audit examines how security practices actually function over a period of months. Skykit’s audit covered their entire ecosystem: the Beam content platform, the Control device management software, media player firmware, and even hardware elements. For customers in regulated industries like healthcare, finance, or manufacturing, this depth matters. These organizations rely on digital signage to broadcast sensitive operational data and critical communications. A vulnerability in a media player’s firmware or a lapse in the cloud management platform isn’t just a glitch; it’s a direct operational and compliance risk. The audit specifically looked at whether controls for access management, data encryption, incident response, and monitoring weren’t just documented policies but were actively and reliably enforced. It’s about proving operational resilience, not just having a security manual on a shelf. So where does this leave the digital signage market? We’re at an inflection point. The proliferation of IoT and the push for smarter, data-driven physical spaces means screens are becoming more numerous and more intelligent. They’re not just displaying content; they’re collecting environmental data, facilitating transactions, and acting as interfaces for enterprise software. This deep integration makes them a natural target and raises the stakes for governance and risk management. The competitive landscape is being rewritten. Flashy content creation tools and bezel-less displays are becoming table stakes. The true differentiator for enterprise buyers is shifting toward demonstrable, end-to-end operational trust. Procurement teams, burned by supply chain attacks and ransomware, are applying the same scrutiny to signage vendors as they do to their core IT infrastructure providers. The vendors who will win major contracts are those who can transparently validate their security posture across the entire stack—cloud, device, firmware, network. In this new reality, a rigorous security audit isn’t a cost of doing business; it’s the foundation of the sales pitch. The quiet background screen has become a frontline defense, and everyone’s finally starting to notice. This article is provided by a third-party content provider. SeaPRwire (https://www.seaprwire.com/) makes no warranties or representations regarding its content. Category: Top News, Daily News SeaPRwire provides global press release distribution services for companies and organizations, covering more than 6,500 media outlets, 86,000 editors and journalists, and over 3.5 million end-user desktop and mobile apps. SeaPRwire supports multilingual press release distribution in English, Japanese, German, Korean, French, Russian, Indonesian, Malay, Vietnamese, Chinese, and more.

3 6 月, 2026

Digital Signage Isn’t Just Screens Anymore—Security Audits Are the New Market Battlefield

(SeaPRwire) – By: James Vance, Senior Columnist, International Tech Weekly Most enterprise teams still vet digital signage vendors like they did 10 years ago. Modern screens aren’t just display tools, either. They’re connected endpoints that process data and link to internal systems. That gap is the quiet anxiety driving the sector’s latest shift. Cybersecurity consultant Michael Harrington has 20+ years advising Fortune 500 firms. He says modern display networks span thousands of locations. Earlier this week, Skykit announced a SOC 2 Type 2 audit completion. This review covers their full platform, not just cloud apps. It checks Beam content tools, Control management software, firmware, and hardware. The audit was conducted by an independent third-party auditor, following AICPA standards, and runs over an extended period. It also evaluated access controls, encryption, incident response, and continuous monitoring. Regulated industries like healthcare and manufacturing rely heavily on these networks now. Any weak spot can trigger broad operational risks. For enterprise buyers, this shift isn’t just a compliance checkbox anymore. Vendors that prove end-to-end security across all layers will gain an edge. Procurement teams are already applying far stricter standards. The next market battle won’t be about flashy displays—it’ll be about verified trust. This article is provided by a third-party content provider. SeaPRwire (https://www.seaprwire.com/) makes no warranties or representations regarding its content. Category: Top News, Daily News SeaPRwire provides global press release distribution services for companies and organizations, covering more than 6,500 media outlets, 86,000 editors and journalists, and over 3.5 million end-user desktop and mobile apps. SeaPRwire supports multilingual press release distribution in English, Japanese, German, Korean, French, Russian, Indonesian, Malay, Vietnamese, Chinese, and more.

3 6 月, 2026

What Happens When a Marketplace Fires Its Entire Team and Hands the Keys to AI?

NEWARK, DE – 04/06/2026 – (SeaPRwire) – For years, the tech industry has talked about AI replacing repetitive tasks. Very few companies have been willing to test what happens when AI becomes the workforce itself. That’s why SpeakUp’s latest experiment caught my attention. I recently spoke with Ethan Caldwell, a London-based marketplace strategist who has spent over 15 years advising SaaS startups and platform businesses across Europe and the Middle East. His view on SpeakUp’s transformation was surprisingly blunt. “Most startups use AI to make people slightly more productive,” Caldwell told me. “What SpeakUp is attempting is structurally different. They’re treating AI as the company, not the software feature. The real question isn’t whether AI can write emails or schedule meetings anymore. It’s whether a network of autonomous agents can operate an entire marketplace with enough consistency to replace traditional departments.” He believes the bigger disruption isn’t happening in the speaker industry itself. Instead, it may signal a shift in how digital businesses are built. If a marketplace can acquire customers, qualify leads, manage operations, support users, and drive growth with AI agents overseeing each workflow, the traditional startup headcount model could start looking outdated much faster than many executives expect. That context makes SpeakUp’s latest milestones particularly interesting. The platform, which connects conference organizers, podcasters, brands, media companies, and speakers, has evolved far beyond a typical booking marketplace. According to the company, more than 31 specialized AI agents now handle functions that would traditionally require multiple teams, including outbound sales, onboarding, customer support, content creation, marketplace management, and lifecycle marketing. The company claims this AI-operated model now supports a user base that has surpassed 100,000 people across 28 countries and nine languages, only a year after its public launch in 2025. While many technology firms market themselves as “AI-powered,” SpeakUp is positioning itself around a different narrative altogether: being AI-native from top to bottom. The product itself reflects that philosophy. Its matching engine automatically connects event organizers with suitable speakers based on criteria such as topic expertise, language, budget, audience profile, and geographic availability. What traditionally involved weeks of manual outreach can now be narrowed into a shortlist within minutes. Perhaps the most ambitious development is the platform’s integration with Model Context Protocol (MCP). Through this approach, organizers can interact with SpeakUp directly inside AI assistants such as Claude or ChatGPT. Instead of browsing databases or contacting agencies, users can describe the type of speaker they need in natural language and receive recommendations, outreach assistance, and booking support within the same conversation. The model also challenges long-standing economics in the speaker industry. Traditional speaker bureaus often rely on commissions and intermediary relationships. SpeakUp takes a subscription-based approach, allowing speakers to keep their booking fees while enabling direct engagement between both sides of the marketplace. Looking beyond one company, the bigger story is the emergence of AI-native businesses. The first wave of AI adoption focused on productivity tools layered on top of existing organizations. The next wave appears focused on redesigning organizations themselves. Marketplaces are especially vulnerable to this shift because so much of their value chain revolves around matching, communication, qualification, scheduling, and relationship management. These are precisely the areas where AI agents are advancing most rapidly. Over the next few years, we may see more platforms where human teams become smaller while digital agent networks handle increasingly complex operational responsibilities. Whether every AI-native company succeeds is another question entirely. But one thing feels increasingly clear: the conversation has moved beyond AI as a feature. The real debate now is whether AI can become the operating system of a business itself. SpeakUp is among the first companies trying to answer that question in public.

3 6 月, 2026

Why a Security Audit Is Becoming the New Battleground in Digital Signage

MINNEAPOLIS, MN – 04/06/2026 – (SeaPRwire) – For years, digital signage sat quietly in the background of enterprise technology stacks. Screens displayed announcements, dashboards, promotional content, and operational updates. Few people questioned whether those displays could become security liabilities. That assumption is rapidly disappearing. According to cybersecurity analyst Michael Harrington, a veteran consultant who has advised Fortune 500 companies on infrastructure security for more than two decades, the biggest shift happening in enterprise display networks is that organizations are beginning to view screens as connected endpoints rather than passive communication tools. “Many companies still evaluate digital signage vendors the same way they did ten years ago,” Harrington said. “What they often overlook is that modern display networks process data, connect to cloud platforms, interact with internal systems, and operate across thousands of locations. The security conversation can no longer stop at the software layer. Every device, firmware component, and management system becomes part of the attack surface.” That perspective helps explain why recent security validation efforts across the industry are drawing increased attention. As enterprises expand connected infrastructure, they are demanding stronger evidence that vendors can maintain secure operations over time rather than simply passing one-time compliance checks. One example comes from Skykit, an enterprise digital signage provider that recently completed a SOC 2 Type 2 attestation covering its entire platform ecosystem. Unlike assessments that focus primarily on cloud applications, the review examined a broad range of operational components, including the company’s Beam content management platform, Control device management software, media player firmware, and hardware-related elements. The attestation was conducted by an independent third-party auditor under standards established by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA). Rather than evaluating security controls at a single point in time, a SOC 2 Type 2 review examines how those controls function throughout an extended observation period, offering insight into the consistency of an organization’s security practices. For enterprise customers, particularly those operating in highly regulated industries, the distinction is significant. Manufacturing groups, healthcare providers, retailers, educational institutions, and large corporate organizations increasingly rely on digital display networks to distribute operational data and business-critical communications across multiple sites. Any weakness within device management systems, firmware, or cloud infrastructure can potentially create broader operational risks. Skykit’s leadership argues that comprehensive validation across software, firmware, and hardware layers reflects the realities of today’s enterprise environments. The company states that the audit evaluated areas such as access management, encryption practices, incident response procedures, and continuous monitoring capabilities. The result provides independent verification that these controls remained active and effective over time rather than existing solely as documented policies. Looking ahead, the digital signage sector appears to be entering a new phase where security credentials may become as important as display quality or content management features. Enterprises are connecting more screens, collecting more operational data, and integrating signage systems more deeply into business workflows. That trend naturally raises expectations around governance, risk management, and compliance. The next generation of competition in this market may not revolve around who offers the most eye-catching display experiences. Instead, it could be determined by which providers can demonstrate end-to-end operational trust. Vendors capable of validating security across cloud services, devices, firmware, and network infrastructure are likely to gain an advantage as procurement teams apply increasingly rigorous standards. In that sense, security audits are evolving from compliance exercises into strategic differentiators. What once served as a checkbox requirement is becoming a measurable indicator of long-term reliability, and enterprises are paying close attention.

3 6 月, 2026

The 2026 5th “Sprint Forward in Golden Boots”Innovation and Entrepreneurship Competition in Shangcheng District is now launched

2026 marks the beginning of China’s 15th Five-Year Plan and serves as a pivotal year for Shangcheng District as it accelerates the construction of a Central Innovation District and deepens its talent-driven development strategy. As the core urban area of Hangzhou, Shangcheng is rapidly transitioning from a Central Business District (CBD) to a Central Innovation District (CID), with technological innovation as the key engine to build a first-class ecosystem for talent and innovation. To attract more high-level talent from home and abroad to start businesses and innovate in Shangcheng, to accelerate the clustering of future industries, and to drive a leap in the district’s economic vitality, the 2026 5th “Sprint Forward in Golden Boots” Innovation and Entrepreneurship Competition in Shangcheng District officially kicks off today. The competition is held under the guidance of Hangzhou Municipal Bureau of Economy and Information Technology and  Hangzhou Municipal Bureau of Science and Technology, hosted by CPC Hangzhou Shangcheng District Committee and Hangzhou Shangcheng District People’s Government, and organized by Talent Affairs Office of CPC Hangzhou Shangcheng District Committee and Shangcheng District Bureau of Science, Technology, Economy and Information Technology. As a flagship innovation and entrepreneurship brand of Shangcheng District, the “Sprint Forward in Golden Boots” competition has been successfully held for four consecutive years. It has attracted and nurtured a number of high-tech, high-growth talent projects that have taken root and thrived in Shangcheng. This year’s competition features a completely refreshed structure, closely aligned with Shangcheng’s industrial foundation and future vision. It precisely targets six key fields: Artificial Intelligence, Embodied Intelligence, High-End Software, Brain-Like Intelligence, Low-Altitude Economy, and Future Healthcare. The competition focuses on high-level talent projects with independent intellectual property or core technologies, strong R&D capabilities, and promising industrialization prospects. The competition offers 1 first prize, 4 second prizes, 7 third prizes, and 18 excellence awards. Winning projects that are established and implemented in Shangcheng District within six months of receiving the award are eligible for up to RMB 10 million in R&D subsidies, full interest subsidies on bank loans of up to RMB 10 million over three years, up to RMB 2 million in equity incentives, and office rent subsidies covering up to 1,000 square meters over three years. In addition, they will have priority access to services such as the Sci-Tech Enterprise Risk Pool Fund, housing subsidies, and health retreats. Notably, this year’s competition debuts an overseas track in Singapore, designed to connect with global innovation resources and directly reach overseas high-level talent and outstanding projects, thereby broadening international talent acquisition channels and enhancing the competition’s global influence. All submitted projects will go through multiple stages of qualification review, preliminary selection, and semifinals. The final outstanding projects will gather in Shangcheng in October to compete for the top prizes. The application channel for the competition is now officially open. From today until July 15, entrepreneurs from around the world are welcome to submit their project information via the official competition website (https://www.jinxuebenpao.com) and join Shangcheng on its journey of innovation and entrepreneurship.

3 6 月, 2026

Hong Kong Gold Industry Group (02623.HK) Dual HK$100Bn Development Blueprint Unveiled to Usher in a New Era for Hong Kong’s Gold Industry

EQS via SeaPRwire.com / 03/06/2026 / 16:58 UTC+8 On June 3, 2026, Add New Energy (stock code: 02623.HK), listed on the Main Board of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, officially renamed as Hong Kong Gold Industry Group Limited, with its short stock name amended to Hong Kong Gold Industry Group (ticker shorthand: HK GOLD IND GP).The name change is far more than a simple rebranding. It marks the culmination of a series of strategic initiatives following the shift in controlling ownership back in October 2025. Unveiling its core development framework on June 1, Hong Kong Gold Industry Group (the “Company”) put forward the "Six Ones" development goals, laying out concrete and quantifiable metrics. The overhaul signals the Company’s full entry into the full value chain of gold, as it embarks on an ambitious journey to build a first-class gold conglomerate in Asia Pacific.   Behind the Rename: Strategy First The planning and rollout of the name change have followed a strategy-first business logic.In October 2025, incoming controlling shareholders Mr. Wu Zhenxing and Ms. Wei Jiaming, alongside veteran investment banker Mr. Wu Haigan, took majority ownership of Add New Energy via HKGG Holdings Limited, securing a combined 55.6% equity stake. This ownership restructure injected new momentum into the listed Company. The new management team restructured the board of directors, assembling an 18-member board comprising industry veterans and sector specialists. In January 2026, the Company kicked off a rights issue offering existing shareholders one new share for every two held at a subscription price of HK$2.88 per share. A total of 175 million new shares were issued, generating net proceeds of approximately HK$503 million, 70% of which is earmarked explicitly for gold resource acquisitions and capital expenditure.Armed with fresh capital, the Company accelerated its global gold asset buildout at a brisk clip. In February 2026, it invested approximately A$39.5 million to subscribe for 36.57 million placement shares in Australian listed gold developer Horizon Minerals Limited (HRZ.AX), equivalent to a 9.95% holding in the developer’s issued capital, marking its entry into gold mining. A month later, the Company upped its strategic bet on the same Australian developer with a A$40.716 million acquisition of another 37.7 million HRZ.AX shares. The Company’s ownership climbed to 19.97%, cementing its position as Horizon’s single largest shareholder. HRZ.AX holds key assets in Kalgoorlie, Western Australia - one of the world’s iconic gold mining hubs. As of February 2026, HRZ.AX boasted total mineral resources of 34.32 million tonnes, translating to roughly 1.88 million troy ounces of contained gold. Its flagship Burbanks asset has substantial upside from further exploration.Concurrently, the Company pushed ahead with its precious metal footprint in China, planning a RMB221 million acquisition of a 20% equity slice in Guixi Baojia Mining via a partnership investment vehicle, granting it exposure to silver mining and processing. Having locked down this roster of tangible assets, the listed entity first announced its proposed name change on April 2, 2026, which received unanimous shareholder approval at an extraordinary general meeting held on April 29. It underscores the Company’s resolute strategic commitment and strong implementation.   Decade-long Blueprint: "Six Ones" Goals and Three-Step Roadmap Released on June 3, the 2026–2035 Ten-Year Strategic Development Outline serves as the Company’s core action guideline for its full transition into gold-focused businesses. Centered on the long-term ambition of building a HK$100 billion gold industrial conglomerate, the document codifies the "Six Ones" goals spanning mining resources, production output, full value chain presence, profitability, market valuation and strategic reserves: Gold mine: To acquire 10 mid-to-large gold mines globally Resource: To build up 1,000 tonnes of proven and probable gold reserves to underpin sustainable long-term growth Production capacity: To hit annual gold output of no less than 10 tonnes, being one of the large- and mid-sized gold producers globally. Profitability: To deliver annual profits of HK$10 billion, building strong and sustainable profitability Capital market: To grow market cap beyond HK$100 billion, maximizing shareholder returns. Asset: To accumulate a 100-tonne gold strategic reserve as a strategic anchor   To deliver on these ambitious goals, the Company has mapped out a robust three-step pathway:Phase 1 - Foundation Building:To secure initial acquisitions of two to three mid-to-large gold mines to add 200–300 tonnes of gold reserves. By 2027, target annual gold output of 2–3 tonnes, HK$2 billion - HK$2.5 billion in annual revenue and a market cap of HK$10 billion - HK$15 billion, cementing its market identity as a specialized gold player.Phase 2 - Rapid Expansion:To expand the global mine portfolio to another six or seven acquired assets, lifting total gold reserves to 600–700 tonnes and elevating the Company into China’s top gold miners. Aspire to annual gold output of 6–8 tonnes, annual turnover ranging from HK$5 billion - HK$6 billion and annual net profit of HK$2 billion - HK$3 billion. This phase will see the buildout of a fully functional overseas operating system with mine production across multiple time zones.Phase 3 - Industry Leadership:To fulfil all metrics under the "Six Ones" goals, achieving 1,000 tonnes of gold resource reserves and annual output above 10 tonnes. Aim to rank among the top 10 gold producers in Asia Pacific with a full value chain ecosystem, and participate in shaping industry standards. Core Competitiveness: Hong Kong’s Geographic Premium + Full Value Chain Buildout As a Hong Kong-based and mainboard-listed company, the Company leverages Hong Kong’s status as both the second largest International financial center and a global gold trading hub to develop differentiated competitive advantages.Hong Kong commands an outsized global share of cross-border gold bullion flows; total cross-border gold flow hit roughly 1,650 tonnes in 2024, accounting for 25% to 27% of all global seaborne gold trade volumes. Capitalizing on this structural edge, the Company plans to launch in-city gold refining operations targeting an incremental gross margin of US$45–US$50 per troy ounce: unlike mainland China’s 13% value-added tax on precious metals, Hong Kong’s zero-tariff regime cuts comprehensive tax costs by US$30–US$40 per ounce, while LBMA-accredited refining certification unlocks an additional US$5–US$8 per ounce premium. Additionally, Hong Kong’s sophisticated cross-border logistics network and dual-currency offshore settlement infrastructure further curtail operating costs and unlock cross-market arbitrage opportunities.From a value-chain perspective, the Company is committed to becoming a fully integrated gold conglomerate spanning upstream mining, midstream metallurgical processing, downstream trading, retail and financial services. Upstream: a targeted global M&A strategy prioritizes high-quality producing or near-production gold mines across China and its neighboring regions, Oceania, Africa and South America, following a tiered asset pipeline approach: holding multiple batches of assets across active producing mines, projects under construction and prospective reserves.Midstream: the Company intends to run Hong Kong-based refining facilities to ride on the Shenzhen Shuibei operating model - "front store plus back factory ", locking in structural cost advantages.Downstream: the Company will expand into gold trading and gold-linked financial services, rolling out gold ETF, options and other derivatives alongside gold leasing and collateralized lending products, plus digital gold solutions (e.g., similar to GoldZip). The Company also plans to set up a mining-focused investment fund targeting upstream mineral opportunities, and build its planned 100-tonne strategic gold reserves as its strategic anchor. Capital Market: Sustainable Valuation Growth Fueled by Global M&As The strategic pivot and renaming are set to drive a fundamental reshaping of the Company’s market valuation. In the gold industry, valuations globally are primarily anchored by proven mineral reserves, operating profit contribution from owned mines and future acquisition scalability. Gold players with production have an average P/E multiple of 12x, versus just 5.7x for near-production miners. The Company intends to lift the share of earnings derived from operational gold mines via sustained reserve acquisitions and capacity ramp-up, which should propel the valuation benchmark materially higher over time.Under its blueprint, the Company targets HK$100 billion in annual operating revenue and HK$10 billion in annual profits by 2035. Applying a forward P/E valuation band of 10x–15x, the implied target market cap ranges between HK$100 billion and HK$150 billion. To realize this valuation milestone, the Company has laid out a clear capital markets roadmap: fund global acquisitions of high-quality gold mineral assets via a mix of equity and bond financing, roll out employee share incentive programs and targeted business spin-offs. It targets lifting its annual dividend payout ratio to 50%–70% by 2030 and sustaining such payout levels on a sustained long-term basis, delivering attractive investment returns to shareholders while clearly communicating the Company’s strategic value to capital markets.The corporate valuations of global top-tier gold producers have consistently leapfrogged via sustained inorganic acquisitions. As illustrated by the Canadian Agnico Eagle, a two-decade string of accretive acquisitions expanded its mineral reserves and delivered substantial outperformance against peer mining stocks. Major Chinese players including Zijin Mining and Chifeng Gold have similarly unlocked robust growth via overseas resource consolidation.   HK Gold Industry Group’s management team boasts an extensive track record in mineral investment and capital markets, with previous exposure spanning multiple Hong Kong-listed gold miners such as Zijin Gold International, Wanguo Gold Group, Chifeng Gold, Lingbao Gold Group, and Zhaojin Mining Industry. With ongoing strategic implementation and steady inflow of high-quality gold assets, the Company is well-positioned to replicate the growth trajectory of established leaders and scale its market cap from HK$10 billion to HK$100 billion.   Closing: Ushering In a New Era for Hong Kong’s Gold Industry The renaming from Add New Energy to Hong Kong Gold Industry Group represents far more than the strategic transformation of a single listed company. It stands as a pivotal milestone for the development of Hong Kong’s broader gold industry.The Company aligns its roadmap with China’s 15th Five-Year Plan and the Hong Kong SAR government’s agenda to cement the city’s position as a global bullion trading hub. The Company has pinned its core development on the value chain of gold, and is committed to emerging as a sector leader to lead the development of Hong Kong’s gold industry. From its refreshed starting point, the Company will leverage Hong Kong’s unique geographic location and international financial center credentials to aggregate global gold mineral resources and build out its full value chain ecosystem. Steady progress against its roadmap and the Six-Ones goals is poised to transform the Company into a first-class gold conglomerate in Asia Pacific over the coming decade, delivering sustainable returns for shareholders. The Company will contribute to Hong Kong’s endeavor to build a globally influential bullion hub, ushering in a new chapter for Hong Kong’s gold industry.   03/06/2026 Dissemination of a Financial Press Release, transmitted by EQS News.The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.Media archive at www.todayir.com

3 6 月, 2026

Five Years of Customer Cheers: What Qrvey’s Quiet Streak Says About the Embedded Analytics Grind

(SeaPRwire) –   I had a call with Elena Rodriguez, a veteran product strategist who’s spent the last decade helping SaaS companies navigate the messy integration of analytics, and her take on Qrvey’s latest recognition was refreshingly blunt. “Another year, another leadership quadrant. Frankly, the consistency is more impressive than the placement,” she said. “In embedded analytics, the real battle isn’t for the flashiest AI feature—it’s for operational sanity. SaaS teams are drowning in the complexity of building and maintaining their own data stacks. A platform that scores perfectly on customer recommendations for five years straight isn’t just selling widgets; it’s selling peace of mind. It tells me they’ve figured out the unsexy stuff: integration that doesn’t break, support that actually knows your stack, and a cost model that doesn’t explode. That’s the bedrock. The AI-native stuff is the house you build on top.” Her point cuts through the hype. In a market screaming about AI, sustained customer loyalty might be the most advanced algorithm of all. Diving into the specifics, Qrvey’s recognition comes from the 2026 Wisdom of Crowds Business Intelligence Market Study by Dresner Advisory Services. This isn’t an analyst’s opinion piece; the study’s entire methodology is built on direct feedback from the people actually using these platforms. For the fifth year running, Qrvey has been flagged as a leading vendor, and this time they landed leadership spots in two key models: Customer Experience and Vendor Credibility. They also got tagged as a High Value/Low Total Cost of Ownership provider. Technically, they landed in the upper-right quadrant across three collective models, which is research-firm speak for scoring high on both product strength and vendor execution. The customer feedback highlighted some concrete strengths. Howard Dresner from the research firm pointed out that Qrvey’s ratings beat the industry average in almost every category. Where did users give them especially high marks? Things like understanding business needs, product flexibility, and integration capabilities. The consulting services and technical support got nods, and even organizational integrity was called out. Perhaps the most telling stat is that perfect customer recommendation score, a streak they’ve maintained for half a decade now. Qrvey’s CEO, Arman Eshraghi, linked the recognition to the broader shift toward AI in software, arguing that a solid embedded analytics foundation has become even more critical. The platform itself is built for multi-tenant SaaS environments, aiming to let product teams embed analytics, automation, and AI-driven features without having to construct the underlying data infrastructure from scratch. The goal is to speed up deployment while giving end-users self-service capabilities. Looking at the bigger picture, this isn’t just about one company’s report card. It’s a signal flare for where the embedded analytics market is heading. As every SaaS product under the sun scrambles to add AI-powered experiences, the analytics layer is shifting from a nice-to-have dashboard to the core nervous system of the application. It’s what turns raw operational data into the fuel for those AI features. This evolution puts immense pressure on the underlying platform. It needs to be scalable, secure, and seamlessly integrated—flaws here will cripple the fancy AI built on top. That’s why customer-centric studies like Dresner’s are becoming a crucial gut-check. In a landscape crowded with vendors promising the moon, the long-term satisfaction of existing customers is a powerful filter. It separates vendors who deliver sustainable value from those who just sell a dream. The trend is clear: the winners in the embedded analytics space won’t necessarily be the ones with the most buzzwords, but the ones that master the grind of reliability, adaptability, and genuine partnership. That’s the quiet work that earns a standing ovation, year after year. This article is provided by a third-party content provider. SeaPRwire (https://www.seaprwire.com/) makes no warranties or representations regarding its content. Category: Top News, Daily News SeaPRwire provides global press release distribution services for companies and organizations, covering more than 6,500 media outlets, 86,000 editors and journalists, and over 3.5 million end-user desktop and mobile apps. SeaPRwire supports multilingual press release distribution in English, Japanese, German, Korean, French, Russian, Indonesian, Malay, Vietnamese, Chinese, and more.

2 6 月, 2026

Beyond the Hype: Why the QumulusAI-Shadeform Tie-up Signals a Shift Toward Inference-First Infrastructure

(SeaPRwire) –   The AI gold rush is entering a more pragmatic phase. For the past two years, the industry has been obsessed with training massive models, but the real bottleneck today is the transition from a cool demo to a production-grade inference engine. I recently sat down with Marcus Thorne, a veteran infrastructure architect who has spent decades navigating the transition from legacy data centers to the cloud-native era. His take on the latest move by QumulusAI and Shadeform is telling: “We are finally seeing the ‘infrastructure-as-a-commodity’ myth collapse. Companies are realizing that you can’t just rent generic compute and expect to scale inference reliably. This partnership isn’t just about adding nodes; it’s about securing a predictable, high-performance supply chain for the next wave of AI applications. The market is moving away from the ‘any GPU will do’ mentality toward a model where dedicated, long-term capacity is the only way to survive the production grind.” The numbers behind this collaboration are straightforward but significant. QumulusAI and Shadeform have locked in a two-year deal to deploy 85 NVIDIA H200 nodes—split into 61-node and 24-node clusters—at QumulusAI’s Kansas City facility. This isn’t a speculative play; it’s a direct response to the massive, scaling demand from production inference networks that need more than just intermittent cloud access. By marrying QumulusAI’s distributed data center strategy with Shadeform’s marketplace, the two companies are effectively creating a shortcut for enterprises that are tired of the procurement headaches and volatility of the broader GPU market. QumulusAI is leaning hard into its “infrastructure-first” identity, backed by a $45 million convertible note facility that gives them the capital to move fast. They’ve built a network capable of deploying fully operational GPU-as-a-Service environments in under 90 days, a timeline that feels like lightspeed in an industry often bogged down by supply chain friction. For Shadeform, this is a strategic play to offer their users a more reliable, dedicated tier of compute, moving beyond the fragmented nature of typical GPU marketplaces to provide something that actually feels like enterprise-grade infrastructure. Looking at the broader landscape, we are witnessing a fundamental pivot in how AI compute is consumed. The era of “cloud-agnostic” experimentation is giving way to a need for deep, vertical integration. As inference workloads grow, the cost of latency and the risk of supply instability become existential threats to AI startups. We’re going to see more of these “infrastructure-as-a-partnership” models, where compute providers and deployment platforms form tight, long-term alliances to guarantee capacity. The winners in the next three years won’t necessarily be the ones with the most capital, but the ones who have secured the most predictable, high-performance compute pipelines. Infrastructure availability is no longer just a technical hurdle; it is the primary competitive moat. If you can’t guarantee your inference engine has the H200s it needs when the traffic spikes, your model’s performance—and your business model—will eventually hit a wall. The Kansas City deployment is a clear indicator that the industry is maturing, prioritizing reliability and long-term commitment over the fleeting convenience of the public cloud. This article is provided by a third-party content provider. SeaPRwire (https://www.seaprwire.com/) makes no warranties or representations regarding its content. Category: Top News, Daily News SeaPRwire provides global press release distribution services for companies and organizations, covering more than 6,500 media outlets, 86,000 editors and journalists, and over 3.5 million end-user desktop and mobile apps. SeaPRwire supports multilingual press release distribution in English, Japanese, German, Korean, French, Russian, Indonesian, Malay, Vietnamese, Chinese, and more.

2 6 月, 2026

Qrvey Strengthens Industry Standing with Continued Recognition in Independent Business Intelligence Study

TYSONS CORNER, VA – 03/06/2026 – (SeaPRwire) – As software companies increasingly integrate artificial intelligence, automation, and self-service analytics into their products, demand is growing for embedded analytics platforms that can scale efficiently while delivering strong customer experiences. In this evolving market, customer satisfaction and long-term platform performance have become key indicators of vendor success. Reflecting these trends, Qrvey has once again been recognized among the leading providers in the business intelligence and analytics sector. Qrvey, an AI-native embedded analytics platform developed for SaaS companies, announced that it has achieved multiple leadership distinctions in the 2026 Wisdom of Crowds® Business Intelligence Market Study published by Dresner Advisory Services. The recognition marks the fifth consecutive year the company has been identified as a leading vendor in the annual industry assessment. The latest report highlights Qrvey’s strong performance across several evaluation categories based entirely on customer feedback. According to the study, the company earned leadership positions in the Customer Experience Model and Vendor Credibility Model, while also being recognized as a High Value/Low Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) provider. Qrvey achieved placement in the upper-right quadrant of all three collective evaluation models, indicating high ratings for both product capabilities and overall vendor performance. The results suggest continued customer confidence in the company’s ability to deliver embedded analytics solutions that align with evolving SaaS market requirements. Howard Dresner, Founder and Chief Research Officer of Dresner Advisory Services, noted that Qrvey’s ratings remained consistently above industry averages across nearly every measured category in the 2026 study. He highlighted several areas in which the company received particularly strong customer evaluations, including understanding customer business needs, flexibility, product integration, consulting services, technical support continuity, and organizational integrity. The report also marks the fifth consecutive year that Qrvey has achieved a perfect customer recommendation score, a distinction that underscores sustained customer satisfaction and loyalty over an extended period. Unlike analyst-driven assessments, the Wisdom of Crowds® Business Intelligence Market Study relies exclusively on direct customer input to evaluate business intelligence vendors. Companies are assessed using Dresner Advisory Services’ proprietary 33-measure evaluation framework, which examines product capabilities, customer experience, vendor performance, and overall value delivered to users. According to Qrvey Founder and CEO Arman Eshraghi, the growing role of AI within software products has increased the importance of embedded analytics infrastructure. He stated that the company’s continued recognition reflects not only product innovation but also its commitment to long-term customer relationships, flexibility, and measurable business outcomes. Designed specifically for multi-tenant SaaS environments, Qrvey’s platform enables software providers to embed analytics, automation, AI-driven experiences, and customer-facing insights directly into their products without the need to build and maintain complex analytics infrastructure internally. The platform focuses on helping product teams accelerate deployment while delivering secure, scalable, and self-service analytics capabilities to end users. As SaaS providers continue investing in AI-powered product experiences, embedded analytics platforms are expected to play an increasingly important role in helping organizations transform operational data into actionable insights. Industry recognition based on customer feedback may serve as an important benchmark for vendors competing in this rapidly evolving market. About Qrvey Qrvey is a provider of multi-tenant embedded analytics solutions designed specifically for SaaS companies. Its AI-native platform combines self-service analytics, automation, and AI-powered insights within a cloud-native architecture. By enabling software providers to integrate advanced analytics directly into their applications, Qrvey helps organizations enhance customer experiences, improve product agility, and support long-term business growth.

2 6 月, 2026

His Excellency Abdulsalam Al Murshidi appointment and updated committees composition

EQS via SeaPRwire.com / 02/06/2026 / 09:19 MSK Solidcore Resources plc (“Solidcore” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce the appointment of His Excellency (HE) Abdulsalam Al Murshidi, the President of Oman Investment Authority, as a Non-Executive Director and Chair of the Board with effect from 1 June 2026. Omar Bahram will move from the role of Chair of the Board to become Vice-Chair while continuing to serve as a Non-Executive Director. “I am pleased to be nominated for this role and look forward to working closely with management and the Board to support the Company’s development. Solidcore is a key investment in the region for the Sultanate of Oman and my focus will be on strengthening long-term value creation and helping develop and protect our investment through effective governance and strategic oversight”, said Abdulsalam Al Murshidi. “It is a great honor to welcome His Excellency Abdulsalam Al Murshidi as Chair of the Board. His background, strategic perspective, and long-term commitment as the key shareholder representative will be a strong asset as we continue executing our growth strategy and building sustainable value for all stakeholders”, said Vitaly Nesis, CEO of Solidcore Resources plc. The appointment of HE Abdulsalam Al Murshidi was proposed by the Company’s major shareholder Maaden International Investment and approved by the Board. He will stand for election at the upcoming Annual General Meeting of Solidcore, to be held on 24 June 2026 (the “AGM”). The number of Board members will remain unchanged at eight with the majority of the Board remaining independent. Further to this change the new composition of the Board Committees is as follows: The Audit and Risk Committee: Steven Dashevsky (Chair), Evgueni Konovalenko, Richard Sharko. The Remuneration Committee: Richard Sharko (Chair), Janat Berdalina, Evgueni Konovalenko. The Nomination Committee: Evgueni Konovalenko (Chair), Janat Berdalina, Pascale Jeannin Perez. The Safety and Sustainability Committee: Janat Berdalina (Chair), Steven Dashevsky, Pascale Jeannin Perez, Vitaly Nesis. The Investment Committee: Omar Bahram, Steven Dashevsky, Evgueni Konovalenko, Vitaly Nesis. His Excellency Abdulsalam Al Murshidi HE Abdulsalam Al Murshidi currently serves as the President of Oman Investment Authority (OIA), the Sovereign Wealth Fund of the Sultanate of Oman. As part of his duties in OIA, he is the Chairman of the Board of the Gulf Investment Corporation, Kuwait and Governor representing the Sultanate of Oman on the Asian Investment Infrastructure Bank (AIIB) Board of Governors. He is also a member of the Global Commission on Science Missions for Sustainability, International Science Council. He has previously held other positions and founded various industrial, commercial and investment companies in the region. HE Abdulsalam Al Murshidi graduated with distinction from the University of Aberdeen, U.K. with a Master’s Degree of Science in Petroleum Geology (1996). He also holds a Bachelor of Science in Geophysics from the University of Arizona, USA (1989). Current directorships: President of Oman Investment Authority (OIA) (2020 - present); Governor at the Board of Governors of Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) (2020 - present); Chairman of the Board of Directors of Gulf Investment Corporation (GIC) (2026 - present); Member of the Global Commission on Science Missions for Sustainability, International Science Council (2021 - present); Chairman of the Board of Directors of Oman Investment Bank (2024 – present). There is no further information required to be disclosed under Rule 2.6 оf the Market Disclosure Rules Appendix of the AIX Business Rules. About Solidcore Solidcore Resources is a leading gold producer registered in AIFC, Kazakhstan, and listed on Astana International Exchange. Solidcore operates two producing gold mines and a major growth project (Ertis POX) in Kazakhstan. Enquiries Investor Relations Media Kirill Kuznetsov Alina Assanova +7 7172 47 66 55 (Kazakhstan) ir@solidcore-resources.com Yerkin Uderbay +7 7172 47 66 55 (Kazakhstan) media@solidcore-resources.kz FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS   This release may include statements that are, or may be deemed to be, “forward-looking statements”. These forward-looking statements speak only as at the date of this release. These forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology, including the words “targets”, “believes”, “expects”, “aims”, “intends”, “will”, “may”, “anticipates”, “would”, “could” or “should” or similar expressions or, in each case their negative or other variations or by discussion of strategies, plans, objectives, goals, future events or intentions. These forward-looking statements all include matters that are not historical facts. By their nature, such forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other important factors beyond the company’s control that could cause the actual results, performance or achievements of the company to be materially different from future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Such forward-looking statements are based on numerous assumptions regarding the company’s present and future business strategies and the environment in which the company will operate in the future. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance. There are many factors that could cause the company’s actual results, performance or achievements to differ materially from those expressed in such forward-looking statements. The company expressly disclaims any obligation or undertaking to disseminate any updates or revisions to any forward-looking statements contained herein to reflect any change in the company’s expectations with regard thereto or any change in events, conditions or circumstances on which any such statements are based.   02/06/2026 Dissemination of a Financial Press Release, transmitted by EQS News.The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.Media archive at www.todayir.com

2 6 月, 2026

Hymson Highlights Operational Reliability at The Battery Show Europe 2026

EQS via SeaPRwire.com / 02/06/2026 / 11:22 UTC+8 From Cell to System. From proven manufacturing experience to localized European support. Not only broad technology coverage, but the operational stability you can depend on. June 9–11, 2026 | Booth 1-B30 European battery manufacturers are moving beyond equipment procurement toward industrial ramp-up, where yield, uptime, process discipline, and local service capability determine long-term competitiveness. As battery manufacturing moves from pilot validation toward industrial-scale production, operational reliability is becoming increasingly critical across the industry.At The Battery Show Europe 2026, Hymson returns for its fifth consecutive year with a clear message for the European market:   “How we make it reliable.” From process validation to mass production. Battery industrialization is not only about installing equipment. It requires process validation, operator training, spare parts readiness, data visibility, and continuous improvement mechanisms. Over the past five years, Hymson has continued to deepen its engagement with the European market, working alongside battery manufacturers amid evolving production demands, technology transitions, and industrial-scaling challenges. This long-term collaboration has enabled Hymson to continuously refine both its technologies and manufacturing methodologies for global battery production environments. Behind this commitment is sustained investment in innovation and engineering capability. By 2025, Hymson’s cumulative R&D investment will reach USD 86 million, with 34.47% of employees dedicated to R&D. Total operating revenue is projected to reach USD 939 million in 2026, supporting continued advancement in next-generation battery manufacturing technologies and industrial delivery capability.   Mid-Section Turnkey Solutions for Scalable Manufacturing At Booth 1-B30, Hymson will present its latest Mid-Section Turnkey Solution through a comprehensive product matrix and a series of scaled technology models showcasing key manufacturing innovations, alongside extensive battery process samples demonstrating end-to-end manufacturing capabilities. The scaled equipment models on display include:  • Solid-State Dry-Electrode Solution • Film-Forming & Calendering & Lamination Integrated Machine  • 390 High-Speed Cutting & Stacking Machine  • CT Inspection Machine for Prismatic Assembly Through these scaled technology models, Hymson will provide visitors with a more intuitive understanding of process integration, equipment architecture, and manufacturing workflow within next-generation battery production environments. Hymson will also showcase: • 588Ah Cell Samples Developed for Overseas Customer Requirements  • 588Ah Cell Cap & Can Laser Welding Samples  • 40+ process samples covering electrode manufacturing, surface treatment, prismatic assembly, and stacking technologies Together, these exhibits reflect Hymson’s integrated approach to mid-section manufacturing — combining process capability, operational consistency, and scalable production performance.   Reliability Starts from Cell Design For Hymson, manufacturing reliability does not begin at equipment installation or even at mass production. It begins much earlier — at the cell design and manufacturability assessment stage. To support customers throughout the entire industrialization journey, Hymson provides an integrated consulting and engineering support framework covering:  • Cell Design to Manufacturing  • Production Line Planning  • Mass Production Line Ramp-up Support  • TrainingA key focus within this framework is manufacturability validation before mass production. For many next-generation battery technologies, laboratory-level performance alone is not sufficient for successful industrialization. To reduce scaling risks, Hymson provides DOE (Design of Experiments) and DTM-based battery process analysis to support parameter optimization, blueprint evaluation, and manufacturability feasibility study. Through this process, Hymson helps customers establish:  • Optimized Process Parameters  • Manufacturable Battery Analysis  • Stable Transition from Validation to Mass Production  • Reduced Ramp-Up Uncertainty and Operational Risks Hymson helps customers translate validated pilot-line conditions into scalable mass-production workflows with thousands of successful delivery and implementation experiences as lessons learned, transitioning into Know-How for the customers, enabling smoother and more accurate alignment between pilot validation and large-scale production environments. This approach helps minimize the risks of industrialization while accelerating mass-production readiness. Technical discussions and in-depth solution exchanges will be available throughout the exhibition.   Digitalized Operations for Long-Term Stability Beyond manufacturing equipment, Hymson will also present its End-to-End intelligent manufacturing support across equipment, logistics, and operations management This includes Hymson’s intelligent warehousing & logistics solution together with the IEMS intelligent equipment operation and maintenance system. Driven by AI algorithms and 3D visual monitoring technologies, the system enables:  • Digital Closed-Loop Production  • Real-Time Operational Visibility  • Intelligent Equipment Maintenance  • Data-Driven Production Management  • Dark-Factory-Oriented Operation Scenarios The system supports higher levels of automation and unmanned operation where applicable by integrating manufacturing execution, logistics coordination, and equipment operation into a unified system, Hymson helps customers improve operational transparency, production efficiency, and long-term factory stability.   Spare Parts Support Built Around Operational Continuity To further strengthen production reliability, Hymson continues to enhance its global spare parts service capability. Hymson provides both original Hymson spare parts and third-party qualified industrial spare parts, tailored to customer requirements, supported by flexible supply mechanisms and predictive inventory planning. The service framework helps customers secure:  • Critical Spare Parts Availability •   Improved Price and Lead-Time Predictability  • Reduced Downtime Risks  Lower Inventory Burden Where Applicable  • Optimized Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) Through data-driven spare parts forecasting and scheduled replenishment systems, Hymson aims to establish a replicable, stable after-sales support structure for long-term manufacturing operations.   Advancing Reliable Battery Manufacturing from Asia to Europe Returning to The Battery Show Europe 2026 for the fifth consecutive year reflects Hymson’s long-term commitment to supporting Europe’s battery manufacturing ecosystem. From process development to intelligent factory operations, Hymson continues to combine large-scale manufacturing experience from Asia with localized industrial collaboration in Europe — helping battery manufacturers build production systems designed not only for technological advancement but also for reliable long-term operation. As Hymson has always stated, visitors are invited to discuss specific challenges such as process validation, ramp-up risk reduction, equipment OEE improvement, spare parts planning, and localized service support.   Company: Hymson Laser Technology Group Co., Ltd. Contact Person:  liruiyu Email: liruiyu@hymson.com Website:  https://www.hymson.com   02/06/2026 Dissemination of a Financial Press Release, transmitted by EQS News.The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.Media archive at www.todayir.com

2 6 月, 2026

Malaysia-Based ONE COMPANY Foundation Unveils ONE WALLET, a Keyless Telegram-Native Wallet on TON

Foundation-backed Web3 wallet replaces seed phrases with 2-of-3 Shamir Multi-Share custody; publishes Whitepaper V1.0 covering product, security, and the $1 token utility model. KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia – June 01, 2026 – (SeaPRwire) – ONE COMPANY, a foundation registered with SSM, the Companies Commission of Malaysia, today unveiled ONE WALLET, a Telegram-native Web3 wallet built on the TON blockchain. The foundation also published ONE WALLET Whitepaper V1.0, detailing the product, security architecture, and the utility model of its $1 token. ONE WALLET targets the gap between custodial exchange wallets — easy but centrally controlled — and self-custody wallets, which are powerful but ask mainstream users to memorize twelve-word seed phrases and install separate apps. ONE WALLET inverts that order: users open Telegram, complete a lightweight device check, and transact. There is no seed phrase to write down and no app to download. At the core is a 2-of-3 Shamir Multi-Share custody model. A user’s signing key is split into three shares — held by the device, the user’s Telegram account, and an offline recovery share. The wallet is designed so that no single party, including ONE WALLET, can move funds alone: any two shares are combined briefly on the user’s device to sign a transaction, then discarded. Any one share alone cannot reconstruct the key. As a foundation-led initiative, ONE COMPANY frames ONE WALLET as the financial entry point to a broader digital ecosystem spanning fintech, AI, games, travel, and information services built on blockchain. The foundation’s stated mandate includes research and education for Web3, user protection and transparency, and regulatory-compliance systems. “Most people will never write down a seed phrase, and they shouldn’t have to,” said James Kim, CEO of ONE COMPANY. “Our job as a foundation is to make self-custody feel as natural as sending a message — and to do it with security that’s honest about its boundaries. Opening private testing and publishing our whitepaper on the same day is a deliberate choice: we want users, partners, and regulators reading the same document.” ONE WALLET’s roadmap moves from the core wallet (multi-chain send, receive, and swap) to a QR-based payments rail with merchant settlement, followed by the $1 token utility layer and an ecosystem of partner mini-apps. Whitepaper V1.0 is available in English, Korean, Japanese, and Chinese. About ONE WALLET ONE WALLET is a Telegram-native, keyless Web3 wallet built on the TON blockchain. It replaces seed-phrase backups with a 2-of-3 Shamir Multi-Share custody model and is designed to combine a wallet, a QR-based payment rail, and the $1 token ecosystem in a single Telegram Mini App. Whitepaper V1.0 is available in EN, KO, JA, and ZH. About ONE COMPANY ONE COMPANY is a foundation registered with SSM, the Companies Commission of Malaysia, with offices in Kuala Lumpur. It develops and operates a global digital platform integrating digital wallet, fintech, AI, games, travel, and information services based on blockchain technology. ONE WALLET is its flagship consumer product. Social Links Telegram: https://t.me/onedollar_project X: https://x.com/one_wallet_ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@One_Wallet_Official Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ONEWALLET.official/ Media Contact Brand: ONE COMPANY Contact: Media team Email: press@ONEWALLET.store Website: https://ONEWALLET.store

1 6 月, 2026

KoverNow partners with Watch Exchange, Singapore’s leading luxury watch dealer, to offer digital watch insurance, backed by AXA XL

Singapore - June 01, 2026 - (SeaPRwire) - KoverNow, the digital insurance platform for high-value items and collectibles, has announced a strategic partnership with Watch Exchange, one of Singapore's most trusted luxury watch dealerships. The partnership enables collectors and enthusiasts to insure their luxury timepieces digitally with worldwide coverage backed by AXA XL, a leading global insurer of property, casualty, and specialty coverages for businesses worldwide. Customers benefit from exclusive offers with competitive rates and a fully digital experience — receiving instant quotes based on market value and activating coverage either at the moment of purchase or from the comfort of their own home. Coverage includes protection against accidental damage, loss and theft. Watch Exchange is recognized for its exceptional buying and selling services, strict authenticity standards and as a leading destination for some of the world's most sought-after luxury watches. With a focus on delivering both access and enduring value, the partnership enhances its offering by introducing a seamless way for customers to protect their watches as a natural extension of the purchase experience. This partnership marks KoverNow's first retail deployment under its insurance intermediary relationship with AXA XL in Singapore, reflecting its capability in delivering high-value, specialist items insurance through a fully digital experience. "Acquiring a watch is a deliberate and meaningful moment and protecting it should be just as straightforward," said Stephan Kaiser, CEO of KoverNow. "KoverNow's tech-enabled process equips collectors with a simple platform to secure world-class coverage so that they can truly enjoy their collections with confidence. We are very pleased to have Watch Exchange as our partner and its endorsement underscores our ability to deliver high-quality watch insurance digitally in concert with established retail channels." "At Watch Exchange, we are committed to offering services that elevate the experience for our customers. KoverNow's tailored insurance solution creates a simple and smooth way to safeguard your watch collection. We're thrilled to be adding a valuable layer of support to the ownership journey of our esteemed customers," said Darren Yeoh, Sales Manager of Watch Exchange. "Luxury watches today are both cherished personal possessions and increasingly valuable collectible assets," said Rhiannon Alban-Davies, Head of Fine Art & Specie Asia at AXA XL. “As the market evolves, collectors expect protection solutions that are as seamless and sophisticated as the way they buy and manage their collections. Through this partnership, we are pleased to support an innovative digital insurance experience that combines specialist underwriting expertise with convenience and peace of mind for watch owners." About KoverNow KoverNow delivers digital insurance for high-value items and collectibles in Singapore and Hong Kong, including watches, jewellery, handbags, cameras, wine, whisky and art. Through the KoverNow app, collectors can insure their cherished items in a single digital journey — from onboarding and obtaining instant quotes to activating coverage and filing claims. Its proprietary model ensures asset authenticity, accurate valuation and long-term ownership. Partnering with leading insurers and distribution partners such as luxury retailers, financial institutions and auction houses, KoverNow enables specialist insurance to be offered at the point of sale. Visit www.kovernow.com for more. About Watch Exchange Watch Exchange is Singapore's largest and best-reviewed independent luxury watch retailer, based in Orchard, Singapore. Built on a simple promise of Luxury Meets Trust, every timepiece undergoes a rigorous inspection process and is backed by a one-year warranty from Watchlab, our in-house Swiss-standard service centre. Recognised as an Enterprise 50 winner and CaseTrust accredited, Watch Exchange operates two boutiques at Far East Plaza, Orchard, serving watch lovers and enthusiasts across Singapore. ABOUT AXA XL AXA XL provides insurance and risk management products and services for mid-sized companies through to large multinationals, and reinsurance solutions to insurance companies globally. We partner with those who move the world forward. To learn more, visit www.axaxl.com ABOUT AXA XL INSURANCE AXA XL Insurance offers property, casualty, professional, financial lines and specialty insurance solutions to mid-sized companies through to large multinationals globally. We partner with those who move the world forward. To learn more, visit www.axaxl.com For further information, please contact: Jennifer Cheung KoverNow PTE LTD jennifer.cheung@kovernow.com

1 6 月, 2026