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Japan IT Week Autumn 2025: NIPA Expands South Korea’s Presence in Japan’s AI and Deep Tech Ecosystem

50 South Korean ICT and Software Companies to Exhibit, Strengthening South Korea-Japan Digital Cooperation

The National IT Industry Promotion Agency (NIPA) of South Korea announced its full-scale engagement in the Japanese market through participation in Japan IT Week Autumn 2025, taking place from October 22 to 24 at Makuhari Messe, Chiba. NIPA will lead Korea’s largest-ever ICT delegation, featuring 50 companies across AI, SaaS, IoT, semiconductors, and XR sectors, further expanding bilateral cooperation in digital innovation between Korea and Japan.

NIPA South Korea

The KOREA NIPA Pavilion, organized by NIPA, will showcase the technological excellence and creativity of Korea’s K-Digital industry. The exhibition brings together six major sectors: AI (18 companies), SaaS (10), IoT (12), Semiconductors (4), and XR and others (6) – presenting cutting-edge digital capabilities in one integrated space. Key participants include Rebellions, MangoBoost, PolarisOffice, Digitalog Technologies, STC Lab, OpenSurvey, F1Security, WEVEN, and WINS Technet, all aiming to build partnerships within Japan’s industrial ecosystem.

Organized by RX Japan Ltd., Japan IT Week is the country’s largest IT exhibition, spanning 15 specialized fields including cloud, AI, security, and automation. The 2025 Autumn edition is expected to attract around 31,000 visitors and 700 exhibitors, providing Korean startups and scale-ups direct access to Japan’s enterprise ecosystem.

On October 22, NIPA will host the Korea-Japan Digital Cooperation Seminar at the Hotel New Otani Makuhari, bringing together industry and public-sector representatives from both countries. The seminar will focus on sharing policy and industry insights to support mutual market entry and digital partnership expansion. It will serve as a starting point for long-term collaboration between Korea and Japan’s ICT sectors.

“As Japan’s digital transformation accelerates, the innovation capacity of Korean ICT and software companies is opening new opportunities for cooperation,” said Park Yoon-kyu, President of NIPA. “Through specialized pavilions and IR events, NIPA will continue to support Korean companies in achieving sustainable business outcomes in Japan.”

Through participation in Japan IT Week Autumn 2025, NIPA aims to establish a permanent presence in the Japanese market and foster structured partnerships across innovation, policy, and business, contributing to the next wave of digital growth in Asia driven by AI, semiconductors, and deep tech collaboration.

Contact Information
beSUCCESS Media Group
hello@besuccess.com

SOURCE: The National IT Industry Promotion Agency

U.S. Polo Assn. Wins Gold and Silver Stevie Awards at the 2025 International Business Awards in Lisbon, Portugal

USPA Global today announced that U.S. Polo Assn., the official sports brand of the United States Polo Association (USPA), has been awarded two prestigious Stevie® Awards from the 22nd Annual International Business Awards® (IBA).

U.S. Polo Assn. Wins Two Stevie® Awards

U.S. Polo Assn. was celebrated during an elegant gala event at the Corinthia Hotel in Lisbon, Portugal, on Friday, October 10, attended by leadership from USPA Global and the brand’s strategic partners in the region. The global event hosted over 350 guests from more than 30 nations, including many of the world’s top companies and Stevie winners, including Coca-Cola, Starbucks, Lenovo, Kendra Scott, IBM, and Turkish Airlines.

The brand’s winning entries included a Gold Stevie Award for ‘Achievement in International Expansion’ and a Silver Stevie Award in ‘Celebration Event’ for the 2024 Paris Games Polo Challenge campaign. The multi-billion-dollar, sport-inspired global brand received high scores from the judges over all submissions in these very competitive global growth categories. Accepting the two trophies on stage were Stacey Kovalsky, Vice President, Global PR and Communications, and Yesim Ilgun for USPA Global; Franco Zuccon, CEO, Eurotrade; Augusto Bonetto, CEO, Bonis; Alessia Lana, Incom; Filippo Peroni and Enrica Cova, Eastlab.

“For U.S. Polo Assn. to win both Gold and Silver Stevie Awards from the 22nd Annual International Business Awards is a tremendous recognition of our brand’s global prowess and creative strength,” said J. Michael Prince, President and CEO of USPA Global, the company that manages the multi-billion-dollar U.S. Polo Assn. brand. “We are especially proud to be recognized for our international expansion strategy, which includes efforts from all of U.S. Polo Assn.’s strategic global partners, and for the Paris Games Polo Challenge, a one-of-a-kind global campaign that celebrated the heritage of the sport on an historic, world sports stage.”

The Gold Award for ‘Achievement in International Expansion’ acknowledges U.S. Polo Assn.’s $2.5 billion in global retail sales across 190 countries, with more than 1,200 branded retail stores and a strong e-commerce presence in more than 50 countries in 20 different languages. The Silver Award for ‘Celebration Event’ highlights the brand’s groundbreaking Paris Games Polo Challenge 2024, a centennial celebration and sanctioned tribute match between the USA and France at the Polo Club du Domaine Chantilly. Both awards, altogether, strengthen U.S. Polo Assn.’s authentic connection to the sport of polo and consumers worldwide.

The International Business Awards are widely recognized as the world’s premier business awards program. The 2025 IBAs attracted entries from organizations spanning nearly 80 nations and territories, with more than 3,800 nominations from organizations of all sizes and virtually every industry submitted across a wide range of categories this year. Stevie Award winners were determined by the average scores of more than 250 executives worldwide who participated in the three-month judging process.

Details about the 22nd Annual International Business Awards and the complete list of 2025 Stevie Award winners are available at StevieAwards.com/IBA.

About U.S. Polo Assn. and USPA Global
U.S. Polo Assn. is the official sports brand of the United States Polo Association (USPA), the largest association of polo clubs and polo players in the United States, founded in 1890 and based at the USPA National Polo Center (NPC) in Wellington, Florida. This year, U.S. Polo Assn. celebrates 135 years of sports inspiration alongside the USPA. With a multi-billion-dollar global footprint and worldwide distribution through more than 1,200 U.S. Polo Assn. retail stores as well as thousands of additional points of distribution, U.S. Polo Assn. offers apparel, accessories, and footwear for men, women, and children in more than 190 countries worldwide. The brand sponsors major polo events around the world, including the U.S. Open Polo Championship®, held annually at NPC in The Palm Beaches, the premier polo tournament in the United States. Historic deals with ESPN in the United States, TNT and Eurosport in Europe, and Star Sports in India now broadcast several of the premier polo championships in the world, sponsored by U.S. Polo Assn., making the thrilling sport accessible to millions of sports fans globally for the very first time.

U.S. Polo Assn. has consistently been named one of the top global sports licensors in the world alongside the NFL, PGA Tour, and Formula 1, according to License Global. In addition, the sport-inspired brand is being recognized internationally with awards for global growth. Due to its tremendous success as a global brand, U.S. Polo Assn. has been featured in Forbes, Fortune, Modern Retail, and GQ as well as on Yahoo Finance and Bloomberg, among many other noteworthy media sources around the world.

For more information, visit uspoloassnglobal.com and follow @uspoloassn.

USPA Global is a subsidiary of the United States Polo Association (USPA) and manages the multi-billion-dollar sports brand, U.S. Polo Assn. USPA Global also manages the subsidiary, Global Polo, which is the worldwide leader in polo sport content. To learn more, visit globalpolo.com or Global Polo on YouTube.

Contact Information
Stacey Kovalsky
VP, Global PR and Communications
skovalsky@uspagl.com
+001.561.790.8036

Kaela Drake
PR & Communications Specialist
kdrake@uspagl.com
+001.561.461.8596

SOURCE: U.S. Polo Assn.

Oman Hosts the Oman Investment Forum 2025 in the United Kingdom

Reform Metrics and Global Outlook Underpin London Gathering

The Sultanate of Oman, represented by the Ministry of Finance in cooperation with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, held the Oman Investment Forum 2025 in London to deepen financial, investment, and economic cooperation between the two nations. The event underscored the strategic weight of the Oman-UK partnership and the role of the Strategic Advisory Group (SAG), established in 2018 as the institutional mechanism through which the two countries coordinate investment, fiscal reform, and economic-diversification strategy.

Oman enters this year’s forum with one of the strongest fiscal positions in the region. Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) reached USD 78.8 billion by the end of the second quarter of 2025, a 12.8 percent increase compared to 2024. Inflows during the first half of 2025 totalled USD 8.8 billion, reflecting rising international confidence.

Omani officials opened the forum by highlighting progress in stabilizing public finances and diversifying the economy. The government’s fiscal discipline has sharply reduced public debt from 68 percent of GDP in 2020 to 34 percent in 2024, cutting debt-service costs by over 12 percent from peak levels. Nasser Al Jashmi, Chairman of the Tax Authority and Head of the Omani Delegation to the Strategic Advisory Group, presented “Pathways to Oman’s Financial Stability,” outlining key reforms in public finance and debt management that have strengthened the country’s fiscal resilience and global credit standing. He said, “The historical Omani-UK relations stand as a pillar of friendship and shared prosperity. This forum is a testament to the strong and enduring partnership between our two countries within the framework of the Strategic Advisory Group (SAG). The UK is currently the largest foreign investor in the Sultanate’s economy, accounting for 51.2% of total FDI, which emphasizes the importance of this forum in enhancing the growth of investments between the two countries and global investment collaboration.”

H.E. Mahmood Al Aweini, Secretary-General of the Ministry of Finance and Supervisor of the National Program for Fiscal Sustainability and Financial Sector Development (Estidamah), said: “This forum showcases the renewed international confidence in Oman’s economy and financial strength, with the presence of leading financial institutions and investment funds. This event comes after a bold journey of achievements in the public finance reform, which led to milestones in developing its financial system and managed to turn financial challenges into successes. The UK has been and continues to be a key strategic partner in achieving our mutual investment and economic interests. As we are heading into a diversified, competitive, and sustainable future, we look forward to continuing to strengthen this partnership towards the prosperity of both nations.”

He stated that “the public debt-to-GDP ratio fell from 68% in 2020 to 34% in 2024, which reduced debt service costs by more than 12% from their peak levels since 2020.”

In the first panel discussion, H.E. Ahmed Al Musalmi, Governor of the Central Bank of Oman, and H.E. Mahmood Al Aweini discussed “Financing Growth: Reforming Oman’s Financial Sector,” highlighting initiatives to strengthen the financial and banking sector and the role of debt instruments in financing growth.

H.E. Al Musalmi said: “This forum represents a pivotal moment – transforming over two centuries of Omani-British partnership into a structured platform for resilient, diversified growth. Strategically positioned at the crossroads of Asia, the Middle East, and Africa, Oman offers seamless access to over 2.5 billion consumers – powered by world-class ports, free zones, and integrated supply chains. Our shared ambition is clear: scale investable opportunities, strengthen climate and supply-chain resilience, and generate high-quality jobs – positioning Oman as a competitive regional hub and delivering enduring value for both nations.”

Mulham Al Jarf, Deputy President for Investment at the Oman Investment Authority (OIA), participated in a panel on “Advancing Oman’s Capital Markets in a Global Context.” He noted that the OIA has implemented multiple initiatives to expand the Muscat Stock Exchange since assuming ownership in 2021, achieving record growth and trading figures. He added that OIA’s participation in the forum underscores its strategic partnerships, contribution to attracting foreign investment, and its position as a partner of choice for global investors.

The forum, convened at the invitation of Sohar International Bank and HSBC, brought together senior representatives of global investment funds, financial institutions, and private-sector leaders to explore cross-border opportunities and bilateral collaboration. Parallel sessions addressed fiscal innovation, capital-market reform, and public-private investment mechanisms aligned with Oman Vision 2040. The meetings precede the thirteenth session of the Oman-UK Strategic Advisory Group, scheduled from 23 to 24 October in Cardiff, further cementing the long-standing financial and economic partnership between the two countries.

Contact Information
Assim Al Saqri
Marketing & Media Director
assim@strategylaboman.com
0096892309193

SOURCE: Strategy Lab Oman

Malaysia Expands Deployment of BlackBerry Secure Communications for the 46th and 47th ASEAN Summits

Malaysia modernizes mobile command and control, securing voice and messaging for inter-agency coordination with BlackBerry AtHoc and BlackBerry SecuSUITE

BlackBerry Limited (NYSE:BB)(TSX:BB) today announced that Malaysia has deployed BlackBerry® AtHoc® and BlackBerry® SecuSUITE® to secure communications and protect people during the ASEAN Summit events in 2025, including the 46th ASEAN Summit held in May, and the 47th ASEAN Summit taking place in Kuala Lumpur from October 26 to 28.

Photo Credit: Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Malaysia.

The ASEAN Summits are among the region’s most complex diplomatic events, involving more than 500 meetings and thousands of personnel across multiple government agencies. Coordinated by Malaysia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs through the ASEAN Main Logistics Secretariat (SILA), the Summits bring together heads of state, ministers, and officials from ASEAN member countries and key partners across the Americas, Europe, Africa, and Asia.

Photo Credit: Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Malaysia.

Following a successful deployment at the 46th Summit, SILA has expanded its use of BlackBerry’s secure communications platform to protect command and control operations, both within the Summit’s operations center and on the move. As advanced signal intelligence capabilities become increasingly available to malicious actors, safeguarding mobile communications has never been more critical.

BlackBerry AtHoc, a critical event management platform, combines secure emergency notifications with incident response tools to enable real-time mobile coordination across agencies. BlackBerry SecuSUITE, a NATO-certified, military-grade secure voice and messaging solution, protects sensitive conversations from interception and espionage targeting mobile communications.

Photo Credit: Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Malaysia.

His Excellency Raja Saifful Ridzuwan Raja Kamaruddin, Head of SILA, said: “Around 80% of our inter-agency communications are secured – and some are highly confidential and directly tied to the safety of Heads of State and officials. With BlackBerry, we found an encrypted, open communications platform that protects sensitive information while improving coordination.”

John Giamatteo, CEO of BlackBerry, added: “As ASEAN Chair in 2025, Malaysia is setting a new standard for sovereign secure communications at scale. BlackBerry is honoured to support SILA and the Government of Malaysia with advanced, military-grade solutions that safeguard people, protect sensitive conversations, and keep complex operations moving in real time.”

Photo Credit: Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Malaysia.

During the 46th Summit, 100 liaison officers (LOs) used BlackBerry AtHoc to send secure, location-based alerts and manage coordination. The upcoming 47th Summit will expand to 150 LOs, all equipped with AtHoc and SecuSUITE on iOS and standard Android devices. This flexibility allows LOs to securely communicate with visiting delegations and foreign teams, reducing the number of devices needed while maintaining end-to-end encrypted voice and secure messaging from anywhere.

BlackBerry AtHoc also enables mobile command-and-control, helping officials monitor movements, respond swiftly to weather or security incidents, and coordinate seamlessly across agencies such as the Royal Malaysian Police (PDRM) using validated, secure information.

“Five minutes can mean 50 missed messages,” H.E. Raja Saifful added. “BlackBerry AtHoc streamlines how we communicate across agencies, while SecuSUITE encrypts voice instructions to prevent eavesdropping and leaks. For the 47th ASEAN Summit, we are expanding both solutions to deliver a safe, seamless, and highly coordinated event.”

The technology and standards deployed are comparable to those used during the 2018 and 2025 G7 Summits and Ministerial Meetings, where the Government of Canada’s Summits Management Office under Global Affairs Canada relied on BlackBerry AtHoc for secure, integrated communication across multiple government departments-setting a benchmark for operational resilience and inter-agency collaboration.

See the video here and blog here. For more information, visit BlackBerry.com and follow @BlackBerry.

About BlackBerry
BlackBerry (NYSE:BB)(TSX:BB) provides enterprises and governments the intelligent software and services that power the world around us. Based in Waterloo, Ontario, the company’s high-performance foundational software enables major automakers and industrial giants alike to unlock transformative applications, drive new revenue streams and launch innovative business models, all without sacrificing safety, security, and reliability. With a deep heritage in Secure Communications, BlackBerry delivers operational resiliency with a comprehensive, highly secure, and extensively certified portfolio for mobile fortification, mission-critical communications, and critical events management.

Trademarks, including but not limited to BLACKBERRY and EMBLEM Design, are the trademarks or registered trademarks of BlackBerry Limited, and the exclusive rights to such trademarks are expressly reserved. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. BlackBerry is not responsible for any third-party products or services.

Media Contacts:
BlackBerry Media Relations
+1 (519) 597-7273
mediarelations@BlackBerry.com

Photo Credit:
https://www.myasean2025.my/photos/

SOURCE: BlackBerry

Fortune 500 Leaders Share AI-powered Supply Chain Excellence on Stage at OMP Conference

Industry giants, including AstraZeneca, Johnson & Johnson, General Mills, and Kraft Heinz, to present real-world case studies in Miami

OMP, a global leader in supply chain planning solutions, announced its lineup of customer speakers for the OMP REAL Conference 2025, taking place November 18-19 in Miami. The event will gather industry leaders, technology innovators, and supply chain experts to share how AI-powered supply chain planning delivers real business results.

Speakers include executives from world-leading organizations, including Arxada,AstraZeneca, Beiersdorf, Eastman, Johnson & Johnson, Kraft Heinz, Land O’Lakes, and Visy. They will share real-world case studies of how they’re leveraging OMP’s Unison Planning™ to boost supply chain agility, resilience, and sustainability. Explore the program.

Conference theme: REAL
This year’s theme – Real expertise. Real solutions. Real results. – underscores OMP’s commitment to deliver tangible impact through deep industry expertise, an open cloud-native AI-driven platform, and measurable outcomes. The highlight will be a showcase ofUnisonIQ, OMP’s AI orchestration framework that enables always-on decision intelligence across the end-to-end supply chain.

Designed for leaders driving transformation or looking to stay ahead of disruption, the OMP Conference offers a unique opportunity to connect with industry peers and share best practices. Participants will explore how human-AI collaboration is shaping the next era of planning excellence through keynotes, interactive sessions, and peer-to-peer learning.

Recognized excellence in supply chain planning
Recently, ten OMP customers – including Diageo, Johnson & Johnson, and Procter & Gamble – were honored in the 2025 Gartner® Supply Chain Top 25 and Masters. During the conference, OMP will recognize several customers for their outstanding supply chain performance.

“Our customers are at the forefront of supply chain innovation,” said Kurt Gillis, OMP’s Chief Industry & Commercial Officer. “Through human-AI synergy, they are redefining global supply chains with measurable impact across efficiency, service levels, and resilience.”

About OMP
OMP helps companies facing complex planning challenges to excel, grow, and thrive by offering the best digitized supply chain planning solution on the market. Hundreds of customers in a wide range of industries – spanning consumer goods, life sciences, chemicals, metals, paper and packaging – benefit from using OMP’s unique Unison Planning™.

Contact Information
Philip Vervloesem
Chief Commercial & Markets Officer
pvervloesem@omp.com
+1-770-956-2723

Kurt Gillis
Chief Industry & Commercial Officer
kgillis@omp.com
+32 3 650 22 63

SOURCE: OMP

Air T Enters into Agreement with Regional Express Holdings Limited

Air T, Inc. (NASDAQ:AIRT) has entered into a Sale and Implementation Deed (SID) with the Administrators of Regional Express Holdings Limited (Administrators Appointed) and certain of its subsidiaries (Rex), which operates the leading regional airline in Australia. Air T expects to close the acquisition of Rex by year-end if creditor and other approvals are obtained.

Air T has been working closely with the Administrators and the Australian Government, Rex’s secured lender, to develop a solution that best serves the interests of all stakeholders. To support the implementation of the acquisition, Air T and the Commonwealth of Australia have entered into an agreement pursuant to which Rex’s financing arrangements will be restructured in connection with the acquisition.

The proposed acquisition contemplates a continuation and growth of Rex’s regional airline business and continuing employment for its workforce.

Rex plays an essential role in connecting regional Australian communities. Approximately 50% of Rex’s routes are not serviced by any other airline. Air T likes the Rex Saab 340 program and will be funding Rex’s engine renewal program and returning its fleet to service.

Air T will work to ensure Rex will continue to operate on a sustainable basis, thereby providing critical services to regional Australians. Air T believes it was selected to acquire the company in part because of its long-term investment horizon, experience in regional aircraft, and commitment to stabilizing and growing Rex.

The transaction remains subject to certain other approvals, including approval by Rex’s creditors and the Federal Court of Australia.

Further disclosure regarding the implementation of the transaction will be provided as the transaction progresses. Air T remains committed to transparency and will share information about the transaction during this process.

About AIR T, INC.
Established in 1980, Air T, Inc. is a portfolio of powerful businesses and financial assets, each of which is independent yet interrelated. Its core segments are overnight air cargo, ground support equipment, commercial aircraft, engines and parts, and digital solutions. We seek to expand, strengthen and diversify Air T’s after-tax cash flow per share. Our goal is to build Air T’s core businesses, and when appropriate, to expand into adjacent and other industries. We seek to activate growth and overcome challenges while delivering meaningful value for all stakeholders. For more information, visit www.airt.com. The information on our website is available for informational purposes only and is not incorporated by reference into this press release.

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
Certain statements in this press release, including those contained in “Overview,” are “forward-looking” statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 with respect to the Company’s financial condition, results of operations, plans, objectives, future performance and business. Forward-looking statements include those preceded by, followed by or that include the words “believes”, “pending”, “future”, “expects,” “anticipates,” “estimates,” “depends” or similar expressions. These forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties. Actual results may differ materially from those contemplated by such forward-looking statements, because of, among other things, potential risks and uncertainties, such as:

An inability to finance our operations through bank or other financing or through the sale of issuance of debt or equity securities;
Economic and industry conditions in the Company’s markets;
The risk that contracts with FedEx could be terminated or adversely modified;
The risk that the number of aircraft operated for FedEx will be reduced;
The risk that GGS customers will defer or reduce significant orders for deicing equipment;
The impact of any terrorist activities on United States soil or abroad;
The Company’s ability to manage its cost structure for operating expenses, or unanticipated capital requirements, and match them to shifting customer service requirements and production volume levels;
The Company’s ability to meet debt service covenants and to refinance existing debt obligations;
The risk of injury or other damage arising from accidents involving the Company’s overnight air cargo operations, equipment or parts sold and/or services provided;
Market acceptance of the Company’s commercial and military equipment and services;
Competition from other providers of similar equipment and services;
Changes in government regulation and technology;
Changes in the value of marketable securities held as investments;
Mild winter weather conditions reducing the demand for deicing equipment;
Market acceptance and operational success of the Company’s commercial jet engines and parts segment or its aircraft asset management business and related aircraft capital joint venture; and
Despite our current indebtedness levels, we and our subsidiaries may still be able to incur substantially more debt, which could further exacerbate the risks associated with our substantial leverage.

A forward-looking statement is neither a prediction nor a guarantee of future events or circumstances, and those future events or circumstances may not occur. We are under no obligation, and we expressly disclaim any obligation, to update or alter any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

CONTACT
Tracy Kennedy
Chief Financial Officer
704-264-5102

SOURCE: Air T, Inc.

Foundry Welcomes Gregory Anderson as Global Chief Revenue Officer

Global Sales Leader to Drive Unified Strategy and Accelerate Customer-Centric Growth

Foundry, the leading global tech media, data, and marketing services company, is thrilled to announce the appointment of Gregory Anderson as Global Chief Revenue Officer (CRO). With two decades of proven success driving sales performance across technology and media sectors, Anderson joins Foundry with a clear focus on enhancing the buyer journey and accelerating strategic growth globally.

Anderson joins Foundry from Informa TechTarget, where he most recently served as Chief Sales Officer at Omdia. During his tenure, he held several other key leadership roles, including positions leading sales and the integration of major acquisitions such as BrightTALK and Enterprise Strategy Group (ESG). He also spent eight years as VP of Sales for APAC at Informa TechTarget, where he helped expand regional operations.

“We are thrilled to welcome Greg to the Foundry team as our new CRO,” said Mike Finnerty, CEO of Foundry. “Greg brings a wealth of experience and a strong track record in our industry, making him uniquely positioned to build on the momentum we’ve created. His leadership will be instrumental in strengthening our connection with the world’s most influential IT leaders and helping them make informed purchasing decisions.”

As B2B marketing evolves toward more human and personalized data-driven engagement, Foundry remains committed to helping technology companies connect with buyers in meaningful ways. By combining intent data with powerful storytelling, Foundry delivers experiences that resonate with buyers’ unique needs, foster trust, and build valuable relationships.

“I’m inspired by the opportunity to help shape Foundry’s next chapter alongside Mike and with the support of Regent, which truly understands the value of trusted editorial brands,” said Greg Anderson, Global Chief Revenue Officer of Foundry. “This role brings me back to what I love – partnering with technology marketers to connect their brands with buyers through trusted editorial channels. With Foundry’s respected voices and unique blend of digital and in-person communities, we’re positioned to be a reliable resource in a time of growing AI-driven misinformation. I’m excited to work with the team to uncover new growth opportunities and deliver solutions that help vendors reach, inform, and build trust with decision-makers.”

To learn more about Foundry’s technology marketing and buyer engagement solutions, please visit: foundryco.com.

About Foundry
Foundry helps companies bring their visions to reality through a combination of media, marketing technologies and proprietary data on a global scale. Our platforms are powered by data from an owned and operated ecosystem of global editorial brands, awards, and events, all engineered and integrated to drive marketing campaigns for technology companies.

Foundry is one of the world’s leading tech media, data and marketing services companies, and is the proud owner of the global tech sector’s most revered media brands – CIO, Computerworld, CSO, InfoWorld, Macworld, Network World, PCWorld, Tech Advisor and TechHive. To learn more, visit  foundryco.com.

Ameera McNeal, Marketing Director
Ameera_mcneal@foundryco.com
914-610-0221

SOURCE: Foundry

Owkin Launches K Pro: The First Agentic AI Co-Pilot for Biopharma Powered by Biological Reasoning Models

Enterprise platform, queried through natural language, to help pharma, biotech, and investors make better decisions.
High-quality biological patient data, enriched and integrated for use by AI agents.

Owkin today announces the launch of K Pro, its co-pilot bringing advanced agentic AI to biomedical research and drug development. K Pro helps pharmaceutical companies and biotechs make smarter decisions across the discovery and development pipeline, increase clinical success rates, and deliver decision-grade, data-driven biological insights fast enough to change program trajectories.

Owkin K Pro
Owkin K Pro – the Agentic AI Co-Pilot for Biopharma

Built on a decade of Owkin’s AI innovation and in close collaboration with leading academic and industry partners, K Pro is a scientist-first co-pilot, accessible to both researchers and executives. Through natural language interaction, users can ask complex biological questions and receive actionable, clinically relevant answers, unifying fragmented workflows into an insight-driven research experience.

At its core, K Pro integrates Owkin Zero, a fine-tuned biological LLM that performs biological reasoning with higher performance than other leading LLMs (read the full paper). Leveraging high-quality, multimodal biomedical datasets, K Pro gives researchers access to one of the deepest, curated, AI-ready multimodal oncology datasets available (including MOSAIC). Biopharma and academic clients can securely upload their proprietary datasets to leverage K Pro’s advanced AI reasoning and data analysis.

Thomas Clozel, MD, Owkin Co-founder and CEO, said: “K Pro brings us closer to intelligence that evolves with the complexity of biology. By combining advanced biological reasoning with an agentic co-pilot architecture, it represents a key step towards our mission of achieving Biological Artificial Super Intelligence (BASI), AI capable of modelling and engineering biology beyond what humans are capable of to deliver transformative therapies to patients faster.”

K Pro has already accelerated internal drug target identification by 70% (from 12+ months to 3 months); built an IND-ready asset positioning strategy in hours instead of months of traditional analysis; and written a specialist review in one day, which was later published in a peer-reviewed scientific journal.

K Pro builds upon Owkin’s proven approach to agentic AI biomedical discovery, validated through collaborations with leading pharmaceutical companies including AstraZeneca, Bristol Myers Squibb and Sanofi.

Ben Mellows, managing director at the biotech company Micregen, used Owkin K to formulate his investor pitch and shared his experience: “We wanted to get our product pitch across to investors. That process could take weeks to work through with all of our experts, but Owkin K really helped. It assimilated all the information we provided evidencing how our regenerative stem cell-derived platform and products could have a major impact on healthcare and delivered a clear story tailored to investors from different backgrounds. The literature set is huge. I would say the task would have been nearly impossible to achieve at the scale that Owkin K handled in just a few work sessions.”

Owkin’s AI has already delivered results for pharmaceutical clients, including: preventing Phase 2 clinical trial futility by identifying high-risk combination therapy populations; discovering new multimodal disease endotypes; reducing trial duration by three years (35%) by identifying the right patient segment to inform enrolment and identifying novel oncology targets.

About Owkin:
Owkin is an AI company on a mission to solve the complexity of biology. It is building the first Biology Super Intelligence (BASI) by combining powerful biological large language models, multimodal patient data, and agentic software. At the heart of this system is Owkin K, an AI co-pilot and its new LLM finetuned on biology called Owkin Zero, used by researchers, clinicians, and drug developers to better understand biology, validate scientific hypotheses, and deliver better diagnostics and therapies faster.

About the State of Agentic AI in Biopharma Report:
To ensure K Pro addresses the real-world challenges facing pharma, Owkin partnered with STAT Brand Studio to produce the State of the Nation report, surveying over 200 pharma executives (full report here). Nearly half of respondents identified overcoming data challenges as the area where agentic AI could deliver the greatest value. Early discovery, clinical trial optimisation, and translational research were also highlighted as top priorities, underscoring the immediate need for agentic AI solutions that translate complex biomedical data into actionable insights.

Contact Information
Alistair Jennings
Marketing Director: Content
alistair.jennings@owkin.com
+447983972126

SOURCE: Owkin

GA-ASI and Hanwha Finalize Deal To Produce Gray Eagle(R) STOL UAS

Partnership Will Enable Cost Savings By Manufacturing Unique and Flexible UAS Platform in South Korea

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) and South Korea industry leader Hanwha Aerospace signed an agreement on October 14 to partner in development of the Gray Eagle® Short Takeoff and Landing (GE STOL) unmanned aircraft system (UAS). This landmark agreement marks the beginning of a new phase in U.S.-Korea defense cooperation, extending beyond traditional alliance structures to deliver next-generation, runway-independent UAS solutions that maximize commanders’ options in the face of evolving mission demands.

The deal marks the beginning of a co-development and co-production program between GA-ASI and Hanwha, with work set to begin immediately. The GE STOL will be offered to a worldwide customer base, including South Korea Ministry of Defense and the United States War Department.

Under the agreement, the two companies will design and build a production representative GE STOL. The maiden flight is scheduled for 2027 and first delivery to customers in 2028. With a GA-ASI-funded prototype already flying, the program has demonstrated its ability to accelerate from development to delivery. By leveraging the trusted Gray Eagle foundation and forward-leaning investments, the partnership offers the fastest path with lowest risk to operational capability. GA-ASI and Hanwha Aerospace will work closely throughout the design phase and establish a production facility in South Korea for final assembly and manufacturing of the GE STOL, with GA-ASI handling the final integration. GA-ASI will continue to produce its other Gray Eagle models in San Diego.

“GA-ASI and Hanwha are committed to investing in this project and building development and production capabilities in South Korea,” said GA-ASI President David R. Alexander. “We’ll be leveraging the expertise of both companies to quickly bring the Gray Eagle STOL to global customers.”

Gray Eagle STOL is the only medium-altitude, long-endurance UAS in its class to offer true runway independence by operating from semi-improved surfaces, including dirt roads, open fields, beaches, and parking lots. This exponentially increases its operational employment by providing multi-mission capability for Reconnaissance, Surveillance, and Target Acquisition (RSTA), counter UAS, and other missions including Manned-Unmanned Teaming (MUM-T) while leveraging GE STOL’s modular open systems approach.

Using the GE STOL demonstrator, called Mojave, GA-ASI recorded several first-of-their-kind aviation milestones, including a 2024 demonstration when GA-ASI and Hanwha flew Mojave from the South Korean Navy’s amphibious landing ship ROKS Dokdo (LPH-6111) as it was underway at sea off the coast of Pohang, South Korea. It has also been launched and recovered aboard the British aircraft carrier HMS Prince of Wales (2023), performed live-fire testing at Yuma Proving Ground, Arizona (2024), and performed dirt strip operations (2023) underscoring GA-ASI’s advances in runway independence and operational flexibility.

The initiative is part of Hanwha’s strategic investment plan in its UAS business. This commitment, together with GA-ASI’s continued focus on UAS, demonstrates both companies’ strategy to invest ahead of customer demand, reducing risk and lowering lifecycle costs through international cost-sharing, and ensuring timely delivery of next-generation UAS solutions in Korea and abroad.

“Jointly producing GE STOL in South Korea and the U.S. will create jobs and help Hanwha secure talent in related fields as well as foster our domestic (Korean) UAS industry ecosystem. Hanwha is poised to become a comprehensive UAS company capable of executing everything from design to production and maintenance based on our capabilities, which span from fighter jet engines to radar and avionics equipment,” said Mr. Jae-il Son, President and CEO of Hanwha Aerospace.

Together, GA-ASI and Hanwha are delivering a low-risk, investment-backed, and innovation-driven UAS solution that provides commanders unmatched flexibility faster and at lower cost.

About GA-ASI
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc., is the world’s foremost builder of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS). Logging more than 9 million flight hours, the Predator® line of UAS has flown for over 30 years and includes MQ-9A Reaper®, MQ-1C Gray Eagle®, MQ-20 Avenger®, and MQ-9B SkyGuardian®/SeaGuardian®. The company is dedicated to providing long-endurance, multi-mission solutions that deliver persistent situational awareness and rapid strike.

For more information, visit www.ga-asi.com.

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SOURCE: General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc.

WASH debuts on MAI, targeting 160 new branches for 2026-2027

Laundry You PCL (SET: WASH), one of Thailand’s leading full-service laundromat operators under the “WashXpress” brand, debuted on the SET Market for Alternative Investment (MAI) as the Company is determined to grow on its current success by expanding its branch network at least 160 branches in fiscal years 2026-2027. This is a part of WASH’s strategic expansion plan to push into the Northern and Southern regions, increasing the number of company-owned and operated branches to 670. The Company highlights its business expansion strategy with a model that can create recurring income. In the meantime, the Company reported strong six-month revenue growth to 474 million baht with profit increasing by 93%, while its Same Store Sales Growth (SSSG) grew by 13%, driven by new services and effective marketing. WASH aims to become Thailand’s leading full-service laundromat operator, ready to revolutionize the industry with innovation and technology to create a pleasing experience, making laundry chores easier for the community.

Mr Kawin Klongkratoke, CEO and Co-Founder of Laundry You PCL, stated that the Company’s shares began trading on November 3, 2025, in the Services Industry Group under the symbol “WASH”, following the successful IPO of 105,882,352 shares at 7.50 baht per share. The offering attracted interest from all investor groups and received an overwhelming response, reflecting confidence in the Company’s strong business fundamentals and future growth potential. Throughout its business history, WASH has operated under its vision to revolutionize the laundry experience in communities by creating innovative and data-driven services powered by technology to deliver the ultimate experience for modern consumers under the concept of “Clean, Convenient, and Comfortable”. This approach perfectly addresses the changing lifestyle and the expanding urbanization of Thai society, while fostering sustainable growth for the future.

“On behalf of the entire WASH team, I would like to thank you for your trust in us. I am very honored to bring WashXpress into the Thai capital market. We are ready to move forward toward our full potential, generating the highest possible returns for all shareholders. The Company’s core mission is to transform laundry chores into a simple experience, giving back ‘time’ to community members and improving their quality of life. We do not aim merely to become a market leader; we aspire to be a ‘revolutionary force’ driven by innovation and technology. This means setting new standards for the Thai laundromat industry, entirely guided by the principle of creating sustainable value for businesses, society, and the environment. We promise that WASH will never stop development in our determination to create sustainable success for all stakeholders,” Mr Kawin added.

Mr Chisanupun Tangchalermkul, Chief Development Officer and Co-Founder of Laundry You PCL, disclosed that the Company plans exponential growth by expanding its branch network into high-potential areas through the “cluster expansion” strategy, which involves opening 5 to 10 new branches in close proximity to each other. This game plan was designed to rapidly build brand visibility in new areas, while also increasing management efficiency and reducing construction costs. The strategy will be implemented across 21 provinces where the Company currently operates, as well as in new, untapped markets—particularly in the northern and southern regions—to ensure comprehensive nationwide coverage.

Chisanupun further stated that the Company aims to open at least 240 new, company-owned and operated branches by the end of 2027, implemented into two phases. The first phase is the opening of 80 new branches in 2025, followed by at least 160 new branches between 2026 and 2027, with a focus on company-owned and operated branches. By 2027, the Company aims to operate a total of 670 such branches. This strategy will allow WASH to maintain full control over service quality and standards, enhance management flexibility, and, most importantly, generate recurring income – a key factor leading to sustainable growth.

In addition to expanding its network, the Company also prioritizes the upgrading of existing branches to maintain competitiveness and increase sales. A budget of 100 million baht has been allocated for 2026-2027 for the renovation and upgrading of existing WashXpress laundromats. The plan includes increasing the number of washing and drying machines in high-traffic branches, introducing new services such as wash, dry, fold, and ironing, and refurbishing stores to enhance WashXpress’s modern brand image. Improvements will also include expanding parking spaces and enhancing customer comfort through facilities such as air-conditioned waiting areas, ensuring the best possible experience and maximum convenience.

Ms Suthang Khonsilpa, Managing Director, Investment Banking Department of Yuanta Securities (Thailand) Co Ltd, in the capacity as financial advisor and underwriter, reiterated that WASH possessed five key strengths that highlight the Company’s potential as a growth stock worth keeping a close eye on. These are:

1. Strong and proven operating performance: The Company has demonstrated impressive revenue growth between 2022 and 2024, achieving a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 33.16%, alongside an average net profit growth of 18.63% per annum. The operating results for the first six months of 2025 continue to show robust growth. Notably, same-store sales growth (SSSG) has remained positive, underscoring strength and resilience in the core business.

2. Clear growth strategy with focus on sustainable revenue: The Company focuses on expanding a network of company-owned and operated branches that ultimately account for more than 85% of the total number of branches. This approach allows full control over service quality and standards, generating stable recurring income. Moreover, the Company also presents a clear plan to utilize the funds from the IPO to open at least 160 new branches by 2027.

3. Strong market position and a well-recognised brand: Currently, WashXpress is one of the major players in the industry with over 548 branches in 21 provinces, conveniently meeting the needs of modern consumers, as evidenced by the number of registered users via the WashXpress application, which has continuously grown to more than 1.5 million accounts at present.

4. Leveraging technology for competitive advantage: The Company’s WashXpress application has not been designed only as a payment channel, but also as a valuable tool in Customer Relationship Management (CRM) through a loyalty point system. Most importantly, it is a large data warehouse of customer behavior (Data Analytics) effective for analysis and planning more accurate marketing strategies.

5. Operating in a High-Growth Industry: The self-service laundry business is directly driven by the megatrend of urbanization – changes in living patterns from composite family groups to single families or condominium living. Combined with increasingly hectic lifestyles, the changes have led to a steady increase in demand for self-service laundry services.

“WASH demonstrates compelling strengths across the board, from its proven growth history and strong financial position and cash flow to a clear strategic plan aligned with market trends. This IPO serves as a fuel for accelerated growth and further reinforces the Company’s market leadership. For investors who recognize the potential of the full-service laundry business, investing in WASH shares presents an opportunity to become a co-owner of a business managed by a professional team standing ready to steer the business forward with stability and sustainability,” concluded Miss Suthang.

Laundry You PCL, (SET: WASH, SET: WASH/R, SET: WASH-F), https;//www.washxpressth.com