KIOXIA, DELL TECHNOLOGIES TO DELIVER HIGH-DENSITY AI STORAGE SERVER CONFIGURATION

KIOXIA LC9 Series 245.76 TB High-density Enterprise SSD

KUALA LUMPUR, May 15 (Bernama) -- Kioxia Corporation, a world leader in memory solutions, has collaborated with Dell Technologies to deliver a 2U server configuration capable of scaling to an unprecedented 9.8 petabytes (PB) of flash storage.

According to Kioxia in a statement, the companies are enabling a new class of storage-optimised platforms built to meet the demands of artificial intelligence (AI), large-scale data lakes, and data-intensive enterprise workloads.

The collaboration combines the Dell PowerEdge R7725xd server with KIOXIA LC9 Series enterprise solid-state drives (SSDs), delivering high-capacity and power-efficient storage solutions aimed at reducing Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) and data centre footprint.

“Customers will be able to deploy massive ingestion streams, scale data lakes effortlessly, and handle large backups in a fraction of the footprint, improving TCO to new levels,” said Kioxia Corporation technology executive of the SSD Division, Akihiro Kimura.

With a long history of enabling scalable infrastructure for data-driven applications, this latest milestone reflects both companies’ commitment to advancing high-density architectures that improve performance, reduce energy consumption, and maximise data centre efficiency.

Built for modern AI and data-centric workloads, Dell PowerEdge R7725xd servers combine dense storage with powerful compute capabilities, supporting AI data management and model training across the AI lifecycle.

Meanwhile, KIOXIA LC9 Series SSDs deliver up to 245.76 terabytes (TB) of flash-based storage with PCIe 5.0 performance across multiple form factors. Designed for generative AI environments, the drives offer a higher-capacity alternative to conventional 30.72 TB SSDs.

Kioxia said a comparable 9.8 PB configuration using lower-capacity drives would require seven additional servers and 280 more drives, resulting in significantly higher power consumption and greater rack space usage.

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MOBIX LABS TARGETS CRITICAL MINERALS SUPPLY CHAIN WITH SPD DEAL

KUALA LUMPUR, May 15 (Bernama) -- Mobix Labs has unveiled plans to expand into the strategic rare earth and critical minerals sector through a proposed acquisition of Special Project Delivery LLC (SPD), a United States (US)-based supply chain platform.

According to a statement, the proposed acquisition would expand Mobix Labs’ national security operations into the supply chain supporting modern defence, aerospace, and artificial intelligence infrastructure.

Mobix Labs currently supplies technologies for US and allied fighter jets, missiles, submarines, and satellites.

The company said the Letter of Intent is non-binding, and there can be no assurance that a definitive agreement will be executed or the proposed transaction completed.

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Quest Software Extends Data and AI Leadership with Quest Data Modeler and Quest Data Intelligence, Enhancing its Trusted Data Management Platform

 

New capabilities deliver cloud-native modeling, AI-powered policy management, and an expanded library of QuestAI assistants, giving modern data teams a single, governed foundation for analytics and AI initiatives — from data structure to data access


AUSTIN, Texas, May 14 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Quest Software, a global leader in data management, cybersecurity and platform modernization, today announced two major releases to the Quest Trusted Data Management Platform, the industry’s only unified, end-to-end SaaS platform for trusted, AI-ready data. Building on the Automated Data Product Factory, the transformative new capability introduced earlier this year, the platform’s new AI-powered capabilities deliver innovative technology for modern data teams with the release of Quest Data Modeler, a cloud-native data modeling tool, and Quest Data Intelligence, which expands the library of AI assistants spanning governance, lineage, compliance, data products, data quality, and natural-language access to governed data. To learn more, visit: quest.com/data-management-platform.

Most organizations stitch together separate data modeling tools, governance suites, and AI assistants, leaving them with multiple naming definitions, broken audit trails, and AI assistants running on ungoverned data. Quest Data Modeler and Quest Data Intelligence, working jointly within the Quest Trusted Data Management Platform, eliminates that fragmentation, giving customers a trusted, reliable experience with a shared understanding of their data. Data modeling establishes the logical definition and naming standards, and data governance keeps those standards consistent across the platform creating consistent business terms wherever data is consumed. QuestAI assistants speak the same language to every user. The result is one platform, one audit trail, and one shared understanding of data from how it is structured to how it is consumed.

”Trusted data is the backbone of any modern AI strategy, and our continued innovation is helping organizations turn AI ambition into real business value – with lower risk, higher accuracy, and the trusted data that makes faster AI deployment possible,” said Michael Laudon, Chief Product and Technology Officer, Quest Software. “At the pace we’re all moving in the AI era, trust can’t be tacked on after the fact – it has to be baked in from the start, or AI initiatives stall. That’s why we designed the Quest Trusted Data Management Platform with multiple entry points, each aligned to different stages of enterprise data and AI maturity, so we can meet our customers where they are. Some organizations are just beginning to address data visibility and quality; others are operationalizing governance and lineage to meet regulatory and risk requirements; and the most advanced are managing data as a product making it continuously trusted, reusable, and scalable for AI, analytics, and automation. By adding AI-powered data modeling and data intelligence, we are providing organizations with a first-of-its-kind solution that spans the entire data lifecycle, and helps them achieve trusted, AI-ready data faster – no matter where they are in their journey.”

“The bottom line is, there is no trusted AI without trusted data, and there is no trusted data without sound data modeling. That is where it all begins,” said Rocky Creel, Executive Director, JP Morgan Chase. “Fragmented data landscapes, inconsistent definitions, and manual processes slow everything down and erode confidence in what we deliver downstream. Quest Software’s data modeling solutions give us the rigor and consistency we need at the foundation through well-defined structures, shared semantics, and governed designs that every downstream capability can build from. When your models are right, governance, lineage, and AI readiness follow. That’s why Quest’s continued innovation in data modeling is so critical in helping to build a scalable, trusted, AI-ready data ecosystem.”

Across every industry and organization, data teams are dealing with fragmented, untrusted data that limits their AI readiness, accelerating regulatory compliance, and disparate tools and definitions that erode trust in data product outputs. Existing solutions have provided support for one of these problems, whereas the Quest Trusted Data Management Platform addresses all three within a single offering, and is built for how modern data teams work. With Quest Data Modeler and Quest Data Intelligence, the Trusted Data Management Platform now governs the two layers that matter most in the modern data stack – how data is modeled, and how data is governed. No other solution covers both in a single offering.

Quest Data Modeler is purpose-built for modern data stacks and to eliminate the trade-off between legacy tools that lack modern collaboration, and lightweight SaaS-enabled tools that lack governance. Drawing on Quest’s leadership in data modeling, it combines AI-powered data modeling with enterprise-level governance in a single offering, delivering real-time collaboration, governed business definitions, and standard naming across hybrid and cloud environments including Microsoft Fabric, Databricks, Snowflake, and others. Quest Data Modeler capabilities include:

• AI-Assisted Modeling, a natural-language interface that generates and refines models, suggests consistent naming conventions, and accelerates delivery through proposal-and-review workflows. Modeling cycles now drop from weeks to hours without sacrificing the audit trails that organizations require.
• Real-Time Collaborative Modeling allows data architects, analytics engineers, business analysts, and data stewards to work in a single live workspace, with comments and discussions handled directly in the modeling workspace to eliminate siloed work.
• Enterprise Model Repository delivers a centralized Mart repository with model locking, version history, multi-user conflict resolution and controlled change management, giving data teams the rigor required for large, multi-team programs and a governance infrastructure that other cloud-native modelers don’t have.
• Full-Stack Modeling includes conceptual, logical, and physical data modeling in one place with visibility across every layer, ensuring that “customer” and “revenue” mean the same thing across every team, dashboard and AI system.
• erwin Heritage and Hybrid Coexistence giving the tens of thousands of organizations that rely on existing erwin investments now can migrate assets, maintain hybrid workflows, and move to the cloud at their own pace, giving them the ability to protect decades of modeling discipline without starting over — a path no cloud-native competitor can match.
   

Quest Data Intelligence builds on Quest’s history of unmatched and proven data intelligence and governance capabilities, infusing AI-driven innovations to directly help organizations deliver trusted, AI-ready data at the speed and scale modern AI demands while reducing regulatory risk. Quest Data Intelligence capabilities include:

• AI-Powered Policy Manager delivers governance that keeps pace with regulation instead of chasing it. This feature generates policies directly from some of the most stringent regulatory frameworks – including the EU AI Act, National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) AI Risk Management Framework and GDPR, with real-time policy enforcement at the point of data access, delivering a policy-as-code approach backed by continuous compliance monitoring and full audit trails.
• Expanded QuestAI Assistant Library builds on the QuestAI Stewardship Assistant and helps organizations develop business glossaries up to 75 percent faster and onboards new data sources up to 10x faster. New assistants now span glossary and ownership, data lineage, compliance, data products and data quality.
• Universal Semantic Assistant provides natural-language access to governed, trusted insights powered by Quest’s semantic layer, closing the persistent gap between business questions and the technical data that answers them.
   

MDSap Tech, a Quest Platinum Partner and SAP Gold Partner within the Midis Group ecosystem, brings more than 30 years of experience helping organizations across Europe, the Middle East and Africa modernize data management, analytics, and digital transformation strategies. “Quest Software is taking a strong step forward with the latest evolution of data modeling, making it more collaborative, accessible, and efficient. The Quest Data Modeler has the potential to significantly broaden participation beyond traditional technical users, enabling business users to play a more active role in the modeling process, which is hugely important for all organizations,” said Ömer Akgül, Technology and Analytics Solutions Manager, MDSap Tech. “This new offering can bring organizations substantial benefits, including improved alignment between business and IT, faster iteration cycles, and more accurate representation of business needs. The integration of AI-powered capabilities stands out as a key enabler, helping to simplify complex modeling tasks and accelerate productivity.”

Tecnet Dati has more than 30 years of experience as an IT consulting firm offering services across AI, advanced analytics, data governance and management, and more, and is a Quest Platinum+ Partner. “The user interface is much lighter, while still providing the substance and core functionality to someone that might not be as experienced with data modeling,” said Renato Comes, Sales and Marketing Director, Tecnet Dati. “With integration with the Mart repository, this will allow implementation of a hybrid environment where downstream consumers who are less technical can build the models to meet their business needs, while modeling teams can refine them from a more in-depth standpoint. It builds a modelling ecosystem of collaboration, speed and scale.”

About Quest Software

Quest Software creates technology and solutions that build the foundation for enterprise AI. Focused on data management and governance, cybersecurity, and platform modernization, Quest helps organizations address their most pressing challenges through trusted, AI-ready data, secure identities, and modernized platforms. Around the globe, more than 45,000 companies, including more than 90% of the Fortune 500, count on Quest Software. For more information, visit www.quest.com or follow Quest Software on LinkedIn, Facebook, and X (formerly Twitter).

Media contact:
Matt Hurst
Head of Corporate Communications
matt.hurst@quest.com 


SOURCE: Quest Software Inc.

TSplus International Meeting 2026: A Week of Vision, Innovation, and Unity in Crete

Elounda, Crete, May 8 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- TSplus successfully held its annual International Meeting last week in the stunning setting of Elounda Bay, on the island of Crete, Greece. From Monday, April 20 to Friday, April 25, over 70 employees and close collaborators—joined by their families—gathered at the 5-star Royal Marmin Bay Boutique & Art Hotel, bringing together more than 100 participants from across the globe for a week of connection, strategy, and celebration.

The event began with a warm welcome cocktail and dinner on Monday evening, marking a joyful reunion after a year apart since the previous international meeting in Bali. This opening moment set the tone for a week centered on collaboration and shared purpose.

“Make IT Simple”: A Clear Vision for the Future

On Tuesday morning, TSplus executives presented a comprehensive overview of the company’s recent achievements and future roadmap. CEO Adrien Carbonne opened the session by reaffirming TSplus’ long-term ambition: “In 2030, all system administrators know TSplus.” He also introduced the company’s new brand strategy, encapsulated in the tagline: “TSplus – Make IT simple.” Despite ongoing growth, he emphasized that TSplus’ core identity remains unchanged: Rooted in people, fairness, and strong human values.

Henri Merlin followed with key business insights, highlighting steady global growth and a particularly strong performance in North America throughout 2025. He noted that ERP systems remain TSplus’ primary client segment and strategic focus moving forward. Expansion plans are underway in high-potential regions including China, South Korea, Japan, Africa, and Australia.

“Make IT Simple”: Driving Innovation and Team Excellence

CTO Thomas Montalcino presented major product innovations designed to simplify IT management. These included the Remote Support mobile app for iOS and Android, a new web-based administration platform, and enhanced ransomware protection for Advanced Security capable of defending against 21 known threats. Additional innovations included the Architecture Simulator available online, and several ambitious projects in progress. The overarching goal is clear: simplify powerful IT solutions for users worldwide.

Beyond presentations, the week offered rich cultural experiences. Participants explored the Cretan countryside during a safari tour, visiting the traditional village of Krasi and a local monastery, while enjoying the island’s natural beauty, including encounters with its famously friendly goats.

Wednesday and Thursday mornings were dedicated to hands-on training sessions, with participants divided into four thematic groups: Marketing & Sales, Remote Access, Licensing Portal, and Remote Support. These sessions fostered knowledge-sharing and strengthened cross-team collaboration.

A highlight of the week came on Wednesday evening, with a festive celebration in a traditional village setting. Guests visited an olive oil mill before enjoying dinner under the olive trees, accompanied by a folkloric dance performance. The night concluded with everyone joining in the iconic Greek “sirtaki” dance: A joyful moment of unity!

The event concluded on Friday with a gala dinner, during which several collaborators were honored with TSplus Awards, continuing a cherished tradition of recognizing excellence and contribution. A particularly emotional moment came when Dominique Benoit, TSplus founder, received a special award from Adrien Carbonne, who paid tribute to his lifelong dedication, entrepreneurial vision, and the human values he instilled in the company.

In his closing remarks, Adrien reiterated TSplus’ mission and guiding principles: TSplus is building a future where powerful IT solutions are simple, accessible, and driven by people. He emphasized the importance of consistency, focus, and fairness as the company continues to grow and innovate.

As this memorable week of training, networking, and celebration came to an end, one question remained on everyone’s mind: where will TSplus go next? One thing is certain—for this dynamic French software company, the sky is the limit.

Interested in joining the TSplus journey? Discover partnership opportunities and become part of a growing global network:
https://tsplus.net/partners/ 

About TSplus
TSplus is a global software company specializing in remote access, remote support, and IT management solutions designed to simplify complex infrastructures. Guided by its signature promise, “Make IT simple,” TSplus develops powerful, affordable, and user-friendly technologies that empower organizations of all sizes to securely access and manage their applications from anywhere. By focusing on simplicity, performance, and reliability, TSplus enables IT professionals to do more with less complexity, making advanced tools accessible to all. 

SOURCE: TSplus

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TIME Names Xenco Medical one of the TIME100 Most Influential Companies in the World and the Winner of the 2026 TIME100 Impact Award in Health

Time Magazine has named pioneering medical technology company Xenco Medical as one of the TIME100 Most Influential Companies in the World and the Winner of the 2026 TIME100 Impact Award in Health.
 

SAN DIEGO, May 4 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- Time Magazine has named pioneering medical technology company Xenco Medical as one of the TIME100 Most Influential Companies in the World and the Winner of the 2026 TIME100 Impact Award in Health. Widely regarded as the most prestigious recognition in business and technology, being selected to the TIME100 List remains the most coveted accolade that a company can achieve globally. The TIME100 Impact Awards are given to only 5 recipients each year, making it the rarest of honors that a company can receive and a profound recognition of transformative, global impact. Xenco Medical was honored by Time as the sole recipient of the TIME100 Impact Award in Health in 2026, signifying its leading, global distinction in impact on healthcare. According to Time Magazine, the TIME100 Most Influential Companies list highlights “companies making an extraordinary impact around the world.” The honor bestowed by Time comes after Xenco Medical was named the 2025 Medical Device/ Diagnostics Company of the Year at the Trailblazer Awards in New York City, one of the World Most Innovative Companies by Fast Company Magazine for the second time in 2025, and the winner of the World Economic Forum’s 2025 Award for Excellence in Governance and Leadership for Global Challenges.
 

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“We are immensely honored and profoundly humbled to be named the 2026 Winner of the TIME100 Impact in Health Award and a TIME100 Most Influential Company in the World. As a mission-driven company animated by the relentless pursuit of delivering the greatest outcomes to the greatest number of patients, this recognition by TIME has only deepened our commitment to translate the promise of science into a transformative impact on the lives of our patients and their families,” said Jason Haider, Founder and CEO of Xenco Medical.

A leader in the life sciences, Xenco Medical’s breakthrough portfolio of biomimetic implants, regenerative biomaterials, composite polymer surgical systems, and its range of groundbreaking software technologies, from AI-enabled remote therapeutic monitoring to preoperative holographic surgical simulation have established it as an innovation standard-bearer. Emblematic of Xenco Medical’s mission to dissolve the barriers that typify the siloed nature of surgical care, the company’s TrabeculeX Continuum technology synergistically harmonizes the bone-forming potential of its regenerative biomaterials with AI-powered post-surgical rehabilitation. Inspired by the principles of mechanotransduction, the groundbreaking platform from Xenco Medical enables surgeons to remotely monitor pain scores, rehabilitation adherence, and motion recovery through AI-driven pose assessment over the course of the bone remodelling process.

Xenco Medical’s technologies have heralded a radically optimized, value-based approach to healthcare globally. Transforming the operational efficiency of healthcare facilities through its streamlined single-use surgical implant systems as well, Xenco Medical’s logistics-driven surgical devices have significantly decreased surgical turnover times by eliminating the need for the sterilization and reprocessing of implant and instrument systems between surgeries. A leader in its development of technologies that reverberate across the entire health ecosystem, Xenco Medical has forged a trailblazing path that has come to define the value-based era of healthcare. The Time Magazine TIME100 Most Influential Companies Edition was released on newsstands worldwide today.

 

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Contact

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858-202-1505
 
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ION EXCHANGE, MANN+HUMMEL PARTNER ON ADVANCED MEMBRANE SOLUTIONS

KUALA LUMPUR, May 4 (Bernama) -- Ion Exchange (India) Ltd, a global total water and environment management solutions provider, has entered into a strategic collaboration with MANN+HUMMEL to manufacture advanced membrane solutions and expand technology capabilities in India.

The companies will work together to produce advanced polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) ultrafiltration (UF) membranes with integrated UltraSKID systems and will also bring Membrane Bioreactor (MBR) technology to India.

The partnership combines MANN+HUMMEL Water & Membrane Solutions’ global expertise in membrane technology with Ion Exchange’s manufacturing capabilities, engineering strength and established global presence in water and wastewater treatment.

Ion Exchange Senior Vice President (SVP), Sridhar Padmanaban said the collaboration marked a significant milestone in advancing the company’s HYDRAMEM membrane solutions.

“It is an important step in our journey to deliver differentiated, high-performance and sustainable solutions to customers across global markets,” he said in a statement.

Meanwhile, MANN+HUMMEL Water & Membrane Solutions SVP and General Manager, Rohit Sathe said the partnership brings together complementary strengths to enhance the availability of high-performance filtration solutions, supporting evolving customer needs across markets.

Under the agreement, Ion Exchange will manufacture, integrate systems and commercialise PVDF hollow fibre ultrafiltration membranes with UltraSKID systems based on MANN+HUMMEL’s advanced technology.

Production will take place at Ion Exchange’s expanded state-of-the-art HYDRAMEM membrane manufacturing facility in Goa, India, supporting both domestic and international demand.

The collaboration is expected to improve supply resilience, reduce lead times and deliver advanced membrane solutions more efficiently through localised manufacturing.

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Nearly Half a Million Users Utilize Bitget’s AI-Trading Infrastructure, Messari Report Highlights

 

VICTORIA, Seychelles, April 30 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bitget, the world's largest Universal Exchange (UEX), highlighted findings from a newly published Messari Pulse report documenting early adoption across its AI trading stack, a four-layer product system built as part of Bitget's broader trading infrastructure serving 125 million users worldwide.

The Messari report identifies four core layers within Bitget's AI architecture: GetAgent for conversational market analysis, GetClaw for autonomous execution, Agent Hub for developer access to exchange functions, and Gracy AI, a strategic guidance interface built around the public market voice of Bitget CEO Gracy Chen. Together, these products extend AI across analysis, executions, infrastructure, and user engagement inside the Bitget platform.

According to Bitget data cited in the report, Gracy AI attracted more than 460,000 users and generated over 2.6 million replies within its first eleven days after launch in February, producing over 390 million impressions in the same period. GetAgent has also surpassed 450,000 registered users since its launch. Its invite-only phase, which ran from July to August 2025, drove 100 million+ impressions and a waitlist exceeding 25,000 users.

Messari also highlights Agent Hub, infrastructure layer for connecting AI systems directly to exchange functions. Launched in February 2026, it supports MCP Server, Skills, REST and WebSocket APIs, and a command-line interface. The report notes Bitget is the only exchange to offer all four simultaneously. The platform has since expanded to include five analytical AI Skills and 15+ integrated data tools spanning macro analysis, technical signal detection, sentiment monitoring, market intelligence, and news aggregation.

GetClaw, the autonomous execution layer, operates through a constrained structure designed for retail risk control. Trades execute via dedicated sub-accounts isolated from user-held assets, while sandbox environments and fund limits define where the agent can operate and how much capital it can deploy. The product is currently live on Telegram, with Discord, WhatsApp, and in-app expansion planned in later releases.

"We want to provide billions of people with the ability to trade like Wall Street professionals," said Gracy Chen, CEO of Bitget. "AI is becoming part of how modern trading infrastructure is built. Early adoption across our AI infra shows that users increasingly expect analysis, execution, and strategy integrated inside one trading platform."

The full Messari Pulse report is available at messari.io.

About Bitget

Bitget is the world's largest Universal Exchange (UEX), serving over 125 million users and offering access to over 2M crypto tokens, 100+ tokenized stocks, ETFs, commodities, FX, and precious metals such as gold. The ecosystem is committed to helping users trade smarter with its AI agent, which co-pilots trade execution. Bitget is driving crypto adoption through strategic partnerships with LALIGA and MotoGP™. Aligned with its global impact strategy, Bitget has joined hands with UNICEF to support blockchain education for 1.1 million people by 2027. Bitget currently leads in the tokenized TradFi market, providing the industry's lowest fees and highest liquidity across 150 regions worldwide.

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

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SOURCE: Bitget Limited

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MAVENIR PACKET CORE GOES LIVE WITH JAPAN'S RAKUTEN MOBILE

KUALA LUMPUR, April 29 (Bernama) -- Mavenir, the software company building artificial intelligence (AI)-by-design mobile networks, announced that its Converged Packet Core is now live in Rakuten Mobile’s nationwide mobile network, deployed on Rakuten Cloud Platform.

Mavenir, in a statement said the deployment plays a key role in enabling Rakuten Mobile to deliver multi-carrier roaming via ‘JAPAN Roaming’, a nationwide emergency service launched by Japan’s leading mobile carriers on April 1.

Mavenir Executive Vice President and General Manager, Packet Core, Security and Messaging, Michael Cooper said the deployment demonstrates how cloud-native packet core technology can support resilient, large-scale connectivity under extreme network conditions, contributing to public safety and service continuity.

Meanwhile, Rakuten Mobile General Manager of the Core Network Department, Ryo Watanabe said Mavenir’s cloud-native packet core is central to the operator’s role in JAPAN Roaming, enabling flexible and reliable connectivity when it is needed most.

Mavenir’s cloud-native packet core provides the scalable, resilient data foundation required for Rakuten Mobile to support cross-carrier access under emergency conditions, demonstrating how cloud-based core networks can strengthen national communications infrastructure and support service continuity at scale.

JAPAN Roaming enables users to temporarily connect to another domestic carrier’s 4G LTE network if their primary service is disrupted by major outages or disasters. The service supports 4G LTE voice, SMS and data, alongside an emergency-calls-only mode to maintain access to critical services.

Mavenir added that its cloud-native core portfolio supports voice, data, messaging, fraud protection and security, and is designed to scale with operators’ evolving service and resilience requirements—enabling faster service deployment, increased automation and improved responsiveness to changing network conditions.

The company also noted its long-standing relationship with Rakuten Mobile, including earlier deployments of cloud-native voice and messaging capabilities for Rakuten Link, supporting ongoing service innovation within the operator’s fully virtualised network.

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Bitget Launches Blockchain4Youth Learning Hub to Strengthen the Future Web3 Workforce

VICTORIA, Seychelles, April 28 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bitget, the world’s largest Universal Exchange (UEX), has announced the launch of the Blockchain4Youth Learning Hub: Semester 1, a new education initiative designed to help young learners explore blockchain not only as a field of study, but as a viable career path in the digital economy.

As part of Bitget’s broader Blockchain4Youth initiative, the Learning Hub expands the program’s mission of making blockchain education more accessible and actionable for young people worldwide. Through recent initiatives such as the LALIGA Youth Tournament in Thailand, its partnership with Google Developer Group on Campus, and the Web3 Young Learners’ Encyclopedia, Blockchain4Youth has engaged more than 15,000 participants since launch, reflecting its ongoing commitment to youth development and the rising interest among students in finding clearer pathways into the Web3 industry.

The Blockchain4Youth Learning Hub combines structured learning with professional recognition and career-oriented support. Learners who complete the program and pass the assessments will receive a Certificate of Completion signed by Ignacio Aguirre Franco, Chief Marketing Officer of Bitget, giving them a credential they can present across their professional profiles.

The certificate is intended to serve as more than proof of participation. It offers verified recognition of Web3 competency and unlocks access to a broader network of opportunities. Certificate holders can benefit from priority review for opportunities at Bitget and gain entry to the Blockchain4Youth Talent Alliance, a core pillar of the program designed to connect certified learners with the wider Web3 industry. Through the alliance, participants can access priority opportunities, industry exposure, and networking channels, creating a clearer pathway between demonstrated knowledge and real-world professional roles.

As part of this effort, Bitget has confirmed a partnership with Bondex, the Web3 professional network behind web3.career, the largest job board in the industry. Through the partnership, Bitget and Bondex aim to make career entry points into Web3 more transparent and accessible for the next generation of builders and professionals

“Most young people trying to break into Web3 hit the same wall, they take a course, then have no network, no verified credentials, and no clear path to a job.” said Ignacio Palomera, Co-Founder of Bondex. “Blockchain4Youth and Bondex fix that. Finish the program, build a verified profile, be discovered in the Bondex trusted talent pool and apply directly to companies hiring on web3.career. It's the bridge the industry's been missing.

“A lot of young people are interested in Web3, but interest alone does not always show them where to begin,” said Ignacio Aguirre Franco, CMO of Bitget. “The Learning Hub is about making that first step feel more real by giving learners knowledge, recognition, and a better sense of where this path can lead. When young talent can see opportunity more clearly, they are more likely to believe they belong in the future of this industry.”

Ultimately, Blockchain4Youth Learning Hub reflects a broader commitment to building long-term infrastructure for Web3 education and talent development. More than a standalone campaign, the Learning Hub demonstrates how Blockchain4Youth is evolving into a sustained platform that supports learners as they move from discovery to skill-building, and from participation to contribution. Through this initiative, Bitget continues to position itself not only as a platform for digital assets, but also as an ecosystem builder helping shape the workforce that will define the next phase of Web3.

The B4Y Talent Alliance welcomes recruiting companies that want to connect with emerging talent, expand industry access, and create more pathways into Web3. Interested organizations can contact blockchain4youth@bitget.com.

About Bitget

Bitget is the world's largest Universal Exchange (UEX), serving over 125 million users and offering access to over 2M crypto tokens, 100+ tokenized stocks, ETFs, commodities, FX, and precious metals such as gold. The ecosystem is committed to helping users trade smarter with its AI agent, which co-pilots trade execution. Bitget is driving crypto adoption through strategic partnerships with LALIGA and MotoGP™. Aligned with its global impact strategy, Bitget has joined hands with UNICEF to support blockchain education for 1.1 million people by 2027. Bitget currently leads in the tokenized TradFi market, providing the industry's lowest fees and highest liquidity across 150 regions worldwide.

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

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

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

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SOURCE: Bitget Limited

DISCLAIMER: BERNAMA MREM are not accountable for any causes of website defacement, misuse, or illegal activities connected to cryptocurrency, blockchain, tokenisation, or bitcoin. This material should not be considered as guidance or an opinion, as it does not constitute financial or investment advice. Use this information at your own risk; we are not liable for any losses or damages caused by the republication of this article.

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AMAZON SIGNS DEAL WITH META TO DEPLOY AWS GRAVITON FOR AI

Meta Signs Agreement With AWS to Power Agentic AI on AWS Graviton Chips

KUALA LUMPUR, April 28 (Bernama) -- Amazon has signed an agreement with Meta to deploy Amazon Web Services (AWS) Graviton processors at scale, marking a significant expansion of their long-standing partnership as Meta builds its next generation of artificial intelligence (AI).

According to Amazon in a statement, the deployment starts with tens of millions of Graviton cores, with the flexibility to expand further as Meta’s AI capabilities grow.

The deal reflects a shift in how AI infrastructure is being built. While graphics processing units (GPUs) remain essential for training large models, the rise of agentic AI is driving strong demand for central processing unit (CPU)-intensive workloads.

Graviton5 is purpose-built for these workloads, such as real-time reasoning, code generation, search, and orchestrating multi-step tasks, giving Meta the processing power to run them efficiently at scale.

The chips will power a range of workloads at Meta, including supporting its AI initiatives, which require infrastructure capable of handling billions of interactions while coordinating complex, multi-step agent workflows—precisely the type of CPU-intensive computing Graviton is designed to support.

Guided by customer obsession, pace of innovation, commitment to operational excellence, and long-term thinking, AWS is trusted by millions of customers to accelerate innovation, transform their businesses, and shape the future.

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CHERY’S ICAUR TARGETS EUROPE WITH URBAN OUTDOOR VEHICLES

KUALA LUMPUR, April 27 (Bernama) -- Chery Group announced its vehicle brand iCAUR is preparing to launch in Europe as it promotes its Urban Outdoor mobility concept ahead of its 2026 International Business Summit.

In a statement, the company said iCAUR is positioned as a premium brand aimed at redefining rugged boxy vehicles by combining off-road capability with improved comfort and practicality for everyday and family use.

The brand addresses limitations of conventional off-road vehicles, particularly in comfort and long-distance usability, positioning itself as a more versatile option bridging urban commuting and outdoor travel.

At the centre of the European push is the iCAUR V27, which offers a combined range of more than 1,000 kilometres, 224 millimetres (mm) ground clearance and a 2,900 mm wheelbase designed to support both city driving and off-road conditions.

The model is engineered for varied environments, with stable performance in wet and mountainous terrain, alongside a focus on cabin space and practicality for family use.

Chery said the brand’s strategy focuses on design, technology and user-centric functionality, targeting consumers seeking utility, simplicity and flexible mobility rather than conventional off-road performance alone.

It added that European expansion aligns with a broader strategy of localisation and product optimisation, as it seeks to tailor offerings to regional driving preferences and conditions.

The company said it will continue refining its product portfolio and services for Europe as it advances its international rollout of Urban Outdoor mobility solutions.

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HERE, BAIDU MAPS TO CO-DEVELOP GLOBAL INTELLIGENT DRIVING, NAVIGATION SOLUTIONS

KUALA LUMPUR, April 27 (Bernama) -- HERE Technologies, the mapping and location data company, and Baidu Maps have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to jointly develop advanced mapping, navigation and intelligent driving solutions for global automakers.

Under the agreement, the two companies plan to combine HERE’s artificial intelligence (AI)-powered live map and location services for Intelligent Speed Assistance (ISA), Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) and automated driving features with Baidu Maps’ navigation capabilities and research and development expertise.

According to HERE in a statement, the collaboration aims to deliver a unified global solution for next-generation intelligent vehicles, covering key in-vehicle experiences and assisted-driving functions across multiple markets.

In advanced lane-level navigation, the companies will integrate HERE’s global map content, Dynamic Map Content and Connected Vehicle Service APIs with Baidu Maps’ global navigation engine and lane-level capabilities.

The solution is intended to support Chinese automakers in serving both domestic and international markets through a single, scalable navigation framework with enhanced precision and positioning.

The partnership also includes development of HERE Predictive Signal Timing, combining HERE’s global probe data and cloud-based application programming interfaces (APIs) with Baidu Maps’ traffic intelligence algorithms and deployment experience. The feature is designed to improve driving smoothness and safety by enabling more stable stopping behaviour at traffic signals and reducing abrupt manoeuvres.

For ADAS and ISA, HERE and Baidu Maps will integrate lane-level data, speed-limit advisory systems and predictive road attributes to support machine-readable inputs for advanced driving functions. The combined offering is designed to enable compliance with global regulatory requirements while accelerating deployment of assisted-driving capabilities, including navigation-on-autopilot-level functions.

The companies also plan to explore AI-driven collaboration to enhance in-vehicle intelligence, including generative AI applications for contextual navigation, predictive alerts and voice-assisted driving features tailored to real-world conditions.

The solutions will be introduced to automakers in phases, starting with pilot programmes before scaling into broader digital cockpit platforms.

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MASAN GROUP UNVEILS VIETNAM CONSUMER OPERATING SYSTEM AT 2026 AGM

 

The Annual General Meeting of Masan Group - Masan Consumer - Masan MEATLife, held on April 24, attracted thousands of shareholders and partners.

KUALA LUMPUR, April 27 (Bernama) -- Masan Group Corporation, together with its listed subsidiaries Masan Consumer and Masan MEATLife, held their 2026 Annual General Meeting in Ho Chi Minh City under the theme “The Great Connectivity – Đại Kết Nối”.

The theme reflects Masan’s multi-year transformation toward building Vietnam’s consumer operating system (cOS), an integrated platform designed to connect retail, brand, and digital ecosystems.

In a statement, the company said the initiative aims to address long-standing fragmentation in the consumer market and improve efficiency across the end-to-end retail value chain.

At the core of the strategy is WinCommerce (WCM), Masan’s retail platform, which has completed its turnaround and is targeting profitability in 2026. The company plans to expand its network to around 6,100 stores by end-2026, with a strong focus on rural areas, where modern trade penetration remains relatively low.

Masan also outlined a long-term target of reaching approximately 13,000 stores by 2030, supported by improving unit economics, faster store payback periods, and continued scale benefits from its retail footprint.

Beyond its owned retail network, Masan is expanding its reach through Retail Supreme, a platform designed to digitally integrate Vietnam’s traditional general trade ecosystem. The initiative enables direct territory-based engagement with retailers, improving distribution efficiency and strengthening brand presence in fragmented markets.

The company said Retail Supreme has significantly expanded its active retail coverage and improved ordering frequency and stock-keeping unit (SKU) penetration, with further scaling expected as it deepens engagement with general trade partners nationwide.

Masan also highlighted its Brand Engine strategy, which focuses on scaling branded consumer products across food and daily essentials. The company aims to expand its portfolio of mega brands and increase penetration of branded products in key categories, including protein, across Vietnam.

Supporting these initiatives is Masan’s Digital Engine, anchored by its WinX platform, which connects consumers, retailers, and brands through data-driven intelligence. The system enables real-time decision-making across store expansion, product assortment, pricing, and marketing execution, supported by its logistics platform Supra to enhance supply chain efficiency.

Masan Group chief executive officer, Danny Le said that “The Great Connectivity” reflects the company’s commitment to Vietnam, adding that integrating its brands, retail network and digital intelligence delivers benefits for consumers, employees and shareholders.

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