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Nasdaq Verafin Joins Global Anti-Scam Alliance

The Global Anti-Scam Alliance (GASA) is pleased to announce that Nasdaq Verafin has joined GASA as a Foundation Member, strengthening the global effort to combat scams, financial crime, and digital fraud. As fraud tactics continue to evolve across borders and digital channels, cross-sector collaboration has become essential to protecting consumers and building safer financial ecosystems.

Nasdaq Verafin’s participation marks a meaningful step forward in the shared mission to advance trust, transparency, and resilience across the globe. In addition to joining the global effort, Nasdaq Verafin will join both the Brazil and Mexico chapters of GASA to partner with stakeholders across the financial ecosystem in Latin America, bolstering regional initiatives to combat financial crime.

“Criminals are innovating at an unprecedented rate, taking advantage of information siloes and the shortcomings of legacy technology to avoid detection. We are at an inflection point in the fight against financial crime, one that requires the entire ecosystem to come together, leveraging the power of collective intelligence to strengthen our defenses and better protect consumers around the globe. We look forward to partnering closely with the Global Anti-Scam Alliance to share innovative solutions, intelligence, and global expertise to the unique challenges financial institutions in Brazil and Mexico face,” said Mauriceo Castanheiro, Head of International Payments Fraud at Nasdaq Verafin.

Nasdaq Verafin is a global leader in financial crime management technology solutions, trusted by more than 2,700 financial institutions around the globe. The company’s innovative approach combines consortium data, AI, and machine learning to deter, detect, and prevent criminal activity. Nasdaq Verafin’s consortium approach uncovers hidden risks across the financial system, leveraging data and insights from across 800 million counterparties to improve fraud detection and prevention while reducing false positives.

“Having Nasdaq Verafin join the Global Anti-Scam Alliance as a Foundation Member is a milestone for our organization and for the global fight against scams. Their deep expertise in leveraging technology to more efficiently and effectively detect criminal activity brings a new level of insight and influence to our mission. With Nasdaq Verafin’s partnership, and their representatives joining the boards of our Brazil and Mexico Chapters, we are strengthening our ability to connect global knowledge with local action. Together, we can help shape stronger policies, accelerate industry collaboration, and build the foundations of a scam free future.” said Jorij Abraham, Managing Director of GASA.

“The addition of Nasdaq Verafin as a Foundation Member is not only a milestone for the Brazil Chapter, it is a strong endorsement of the relevance of our market and the seriousness of the work we have been building from day one. We are starting our journey already alongside a globally recognized institution known for excellence, innovation, and a deep commitment to integrity. This partnership strengthens our ability to translate global expertise into local impact and accelerates our mission to raise the standard of collaboration in the fight against scams and financial crime in Brazil.” said Renata Salvini, Chapter Director for Brazil.

“With 76 percent of Mexican adults victimized by scams and 139 billion pesos lost annually, according to the 2025 State of Scams in Mexico Report, 2026 will be devastating. AI democratized productivity but industrialized fraud, this isn’t a prediction, it’s a countdown. Combating this epidemic requires integrated defenses where early detection triggers coordinated action across digital platforms, telecommunications, finance, and authorities. Nasdaq Verafin’s addition to GASA Mexico bridges the gap between technology and coordination. Without systemic collaboration, our economic system remains vulnerable. This strengthens our multistakeholder commitment to essential stability”, added Sissi de la Peña, Chapter Director for Mexico.

Through this partnership, Nasdaq Verafin executives will join the Chapter Advisory Boards of GASA Mexico and Brazil. As a Foundation Member, Nasdaq Verafin will collaborate with GASA and its members, bringing insights from more than two decades of stopping financial crime to develop innovative new strategies that protect consumers from fraud and scams.

To learn more about Nasdaq Verafin’s approach to financial crime detection and prevention, visit www.verafin.com.

About the Global Anti-Scam Alliance (GASA)
The Global Anti-Scam Alliance is a non profit organization whose mission is to protect consumers worldwide from scams. GASA brings together policymakers, law enforcement agencies, consumer authorities, NGOs, the financial sector, telecom operators, internet platforms, service providers, and cybersecurity organizations to share insights, uncover emerging scams, and promote coordinated action against fraud. Learn more at https://www.gasa.org.

About Nasdaq Verafin
Nasdaq Verafin provides Financial Crime Management Technology solutions for Fraud Detection and Management, AML/CFT Compliance and Management, High Risk Customer Management, Sanctions Screening and Management, and Information Sharing. More than 2,700 financial institutions, representing 11 trillion dollars in collective assets, use Nasdaq Verafin to prevent fraud and strengthen AML/CFT efforts. Visit www.verafin.com to learn more.

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GASA Media Contact
Metje van der Meer
Marketing Director
metje.vandermeer@gasa.org
+31 6 48456282

Nasdaq Contact:
Nick Eghtessad
Corporate Communications
nick.eghtessad@nasdaq.com
+1 929 996-8894

SOURCE: Global Anti-Scam Alliance

TIS Helps Treasury Teams Navigate the Ongoing ISO 20022 Transition After the 2025 Banking Deadline

Treasury Intelligence Solutions (TIS), a leading cloud-based platform for payments and cash management, is future-proofing organizations with specialized translation services in the wake of the recent November 2025 ISO 20022 deadline. A major turning point for the financial industry, SWIFT now requires banks to move their cross-border payment messages to ISO 20022. As a result, treasury teams are already seeing differences in how their banks send and receive payment information. Adapting to these changes will require a strategic approach to modernizing systems and processes.

ISO 20022 replaces a patchwork of older standards with a single approach to structuring payment data. The new universal standard is designed to reduce confusion across markets, improve data quality, and support the level of transparency that regulators around the globe now expect.

Moving to ISO 20022 payments takes time and strategic vision, especially when legacy systems, ERP, and payment systems were not built with structured data in mind. Updating those requires planning and coordination across several internal teams.

“ISO 20022 is a major industry shift, but it shouldn’t disrupt the way companies operate day-to-day,” said Wouter De Bie, Chief Technology Officer at TIS. “Our priority is making this transition seamless. By leveraging our platform’s ability to translate payment files into bank-specific formats and automatically populate ISO-required fields, we give treasury teams the flexibility to adapt at their own pace. This approach ensures stability, reduces risk, and empowers organizations to meet new standards without costly system overhauls or last-minute fixes.”

The TIS platform leverages more than 140,000 bank-specific profiles to provide comprehensive coverage of ISO bank formats. In addition, an innovative AI-powered solution addresses ISO-specific requirements such as structured address information for corporate beneficiaries. Companies that begin now to update their data and payment workflows will be better prepared for the larger changes still ahead. Those that don’t may face frustrating problems like message truncation, rejected payments, and slower processing times as unstructured formats are phased out.

“We’re already seeing the benefits of a proactive approach to ISO 20022,” said Jon Paquette, Chief of Strategy at TIS. “Organizations using our platform have implemented early bank-driven changes without payment failures or costly rework and are also leveraging our statement format conversion capabilities to avoid disruptions in reconciliation and cash applications as banks sunset MT formats and introduce CAMT. This proves that with the right tools, companies can prepare for full ISO adoption on their own timelines – maintaining stability while meeting evolving standards.”

About TIS
TIS helps CFOs, Treasurers, and Finance teams transform their global cash flow, liquidity, and payment functions. Since 2010, our award-winning cloud platform and best-in-class service model have empowered the entire office of the CFO to collaborate more effectively and attain maximum efficiency, automation, and control. TIS enables users to achieve superior performance in key areas surrounding cash forecasting, working capital, outbound payments, financial messaging, fraud prevention, payment compliance, and more.

To learn how TIS can support your ISO 20022 transition, contact us today.

CONTACT:
Blair Romain
+496227698240
blair.romain@tispayments.com

SOURCE: Treasury Intelligence Solutions

Redefining Global Legal Services with Digital Intelligence China Entercom Empowers Yingke Law Firm to Win 2025 IDC China Future Enterprise Awards

CITIC Telecom International CPC Limited (CITIC Telecom CPC), a wholly-owned subsidiary of CITIC Telecom International Holdings Limited (HKG: 1883) is pleased to announce that the ICT-empowered partner of its subsidiary, China Enterprise ICT Solutions Limited (China Entercom), Yingke Law Firm (Yingke), has earned industry recognition at the IDC China CIO Summit 2025 and IDC Future Enterprise Awards Digital Ceremony, where its pioneering benchmark project, YingFaBao AI Legal Space Station received the 2025 IDC China Future Enterprise Awards of Excellence – Future Enterprise of the Year. Dedicated to recognizing future enterprises who embrace the digital-first era, this accolade represents a milestone in the partnership between China Entercom and Yingke, and also serves as a testament to China Entercom’s role in fostering a digital and intelligent ecosystem to realize digital intelligence and globalization for businesses across industries.

Ms. Sun Wen, Director of Global Board of Directors, Beijing Yingke Law Firm, receiving the award at the event

Headquartered in Beijing and established in 2001, Yingke Law Firm is a global legal service provider and a co-founder of the Global Coalition of Think Tank Networks for South-South Co-operation. Since 2022, Yingke has consistently held the top position in The Global 200 ranking of global law firms based on the number of lawyers, and its global legal service network has covered up to 199 cosmopolitan cities across 104 countries and territories. As the digital era approaches, Yingke is accelerating its “Digital Intelligence Law Firm” transformation and upgrading, with the aim of establishing a “Yingke Global One-Hour Legal Service Ecosystem” . The development strategy of the firm is also evolving from geographical business expansion to digital-intelligence transformation.

“2025 marks the tenth anniversary of the IDC China Future Enterprise Awards. With the rapid advancement of artificial intelligence (AI) and its deep integration across industries, we are witnessing an increasing number of enterprises transforming into AI-driven firms as they enter the era of digital operation. These enterprises are customer-centric, open to experiment and constantly enhancing their products, services and user experiences,” said Mr. Wu Lianfeng, Vice President and Chief Analyst at IDC China. “Yingke Law Firm is a remarkable example of such organizations. From strategic vision to practical execution, Yingke actively adopts new technologies with an open and inclusive mindset, driving transformation within the legal sector. To streamline transformation, suppliers of innovative technologies and solutions like China Entercom play an indispensable role. As a trusted enabler of digital-intelligence transformation, China Entercom strives to offer clients with value-driven and reliable technologies and solutions. Moreover, as a successful example of international expansion, the company’s extensive experience and expertise in globalization provide valuable support for Chinese enterprises in their journey of going global.”

Extending warm congratulations to Yingke Law Firm on its recognition as an Excellence Award winner at the 2025 IDC China Future Enterprise Awards, Mr. Henry Ko, General Manager at China Entercom, underlined the key to “Redefining Global Legal Services with Digital Intelligence” by integrating China Entercom’s ICT capabilities and Yingke’s expertise in digitalizing and globalizing legal services. He added that this cross-industry collaboration has reassured enterprises in their pursuit of globalization. “Our collaboration with Yingke began in 2021, when the firm embarked on its four strategic pillars — globalization, professionalization, digitalization and carbon neutrality — to optimize its worldwide operations and services,” said Mr. Ko. “We look forward to taking this collaboration to new heights, empowering enterprises to expand overseas and creating a new paradigm of legal and ICT innovations.”

In today’s ever-changing economic and social landscape, every industry is confronted with new challenges, and these changes also raise the expectations for China Entercom. As an innovative ICT service enabler, the company is committed not only to staying ahead of technological advancement and strengthening its core capabilities, but also to gaining deeper insight into industry transformation and accumulating practical experience. Mr. Ko emphasized, “As AI is applied profoundly in various business scenarios, law firms and other enterprises are demanding higher standards in global network stability, data security and intelligence. As a result, more clients are partnering with China Entercom to explore efficient, flexible and future-ready models of digital and intelligent services.”

Harnessing AI to Pioneer a New Legal Service Model
As technology rapidly advances and the macro-environment evolves, the legal services industry finds itself in the midst of fierce competition, undergoing profound structural challenges in traditional legal services models. The first challenge stems from global economic integration, which has sharply increased demand for cross-border legal services. Law firms are now expected to demonstrate stronger global service capability, cross-regional collaboration, and the ability to deliver tailor-made services. Secondly, the rise of the digital economy has given birth to new legal issues, raising the standards of a firm’s knowledge base and learning agility. Finally, disruptive technologies such as AI are redefining the legal service eco-chain — from client acquisition and service scenarios to operational processes and service systems — prompting a comprehensive reconstruction and transformation.

The “YingFaBao AI Legal Space Station” integrates Internet of Things (IoT), new media, videos and AI to deliver timely, efficient and one-stop self-service legal solutions, which marks a groundbreaking innovation in the legal services sector. In response to this new wave of transformation, China Entercom leverages over two decades of ICT practical experience and its strengths in integrated “Cloud, Network, Security” services to empower the digital and intelligent development of the legal services industry with AI-driven solutions. On one hand, it enhances the performance of critical digital infrastructure through global network optimization and intelligent security protection; on the other hand, this strong foundation supports law firms in all dimensions, such as digital management upgrades and global expansion of their services.

Redefining Legal Services with Digital Intelligence
Yingke Law Firm is developing a global legal data platform in the hope of creating a worldwide legal services platform through promoting data sharing and interconnection. According to Ms. Sun Wen, Director of Global Board of Directors at Beijing Yingke Law Firm, “As the wave of digitalization transforms the legal sector, Yingke has remained focused on advancing through technological innovation and professional excellence. On the journey to evolve our service models through the dual engines of ‘LegalTech + AI’, we are delighted to have China Entercom as a trusted partner. Its profound technical expertise and extensive experience in supporting enterprises going global provide invaluable insight for our strategic development and transformation in this new era.”

China Entercom’s best practices in supporting enterprises “Going Global” and “Coming to China” have become a recognized benchmark. As a member of the CITIC Group, China Entercom upholds the service motto of “CITIC, Your Trusted Partner for Going Global and Coming to China”, and has long worked hand in hand with its parent companies, CITIC Telecom CPC and the Group, to extend service coverage to regions along the Belt and Road, the Middle East, BRICS nations and RCEP member countries. Its digital and intelligent solutions have already empowered numerous enterprises in overseas expansion. Today, China Entercom’s services span five continents and nearly 160 countries and regions, with global network resources connecting nearly 170 points of presence (POPs), 60 SD-WAN gateways, over 30 data centers, 20 cloud service centers, and three dedicated 24×7 Security Operations Centers (SOCs). Offering 99.99% network availability, the company ensures fast deployment and flexible scalability, thereby realizing faster, more stable, secure and compliant ICT services. Leveraging advanced AI technologies and services, namely its TrustCSI™ 3.0 cybersecurity solution suites and SIEM-MiiND intelligent SIEM platform, China Entercom delivers reliable, secure and high-efficiency data aggregation that provides the legal sector with smarter and more efficient digital intelligence.

References:
[1] Source: Yingke Law Firm official website.
[2] Source: Yingke Law Firm official website.

About International Data Corporation (IDC)
IDC is the premier global market intelligence, data, and events provider for the information technology, telecommunications, and consumer technology markets. With more than 1,300 analysts worldwide, IDC offers global, regional, and local expertise on technology and industry opportunities and trends in over 110 countries. IDC’s analysis and insight help IT professionals, business executives, and the investment community to make fact-based technology decisions and achieve their key business objectives. Establishing it’s China branch in 1982, IDC was the earliest global technology market research firm to enter the Chinese market. In China, IDC analysts focus on the local ICT market, producing research that covers areas including hardware, software, service, internet services, emerging technologies, and enterprise digital transformation. To learn more about IDC, please visit http://www.idc.com.

About Yingke Law Firm
Yingke Law Firm is a global legal service provider established in 2001, headquartered in Beijing, China. Yingke is a Co-Founder of the Global Coalition of Think Tank Network for South-South Cooperation. Since 2022, we have consistently held the top position in The Global 200 ranking of global law firms based on the number of lawyers. Yingke Law Firm is committed to improving the “Yingke Global One-Hour Legal Service Ecosystem”, and its headquarters adopt the mode of “direct investment and direct management” for up to 126 offices across mainland China and one joint law firm in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao region. So far, Yingke’s global legal service network has covered up to 199 cosmopolitan cities across 104 countries and territories. For more information, please visit https://www.yingkelawyer.com/index.html.

About China Entercom
China Enterprise ICT Solutions Limited (“China Entercom” or “CEC”), a subsidiary of the CITIC Group. With solid global knowledge, diversified industrial experience, successful cases and top-notch expertise, as well as incorporating extensive ICT resource coverage, global-local capabilities and world-class solutions, China Entercom stands as the trusted partner for comprehensive solutions, addressing customers’ specific ICT requirements and fostering their development along the “Belt and Road” and around the globe. For more information, please visit https://www.china-entercom.com/En/.

About CITIC Telecom CPC
We are CITIC Telecom International CPC Limited (“CITIC Telecom CPC”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of CITIC Telecom International Holdings Limited (HKG: 1883), serving multinational enterprises the world over by addressing their specific ICT requirements with highly scalable tailored solutions built upon our flagship technology suites, comprising TrueCONNECT™ private network solutions, TrustCSI™ information security solutions, DataHOUSE™ cloud data center solutions, and SmartCLOUD™ cloud computing solutions.

With the motto “Innovation Never Stops,” we leverage innovative technologies to boost technology empowerment (+AI). Embracing AI, AR, Big Data, IoT, and other cutting-edge emerging technologies we aim to unlock technical potential. By integrating deep learning and intelligent data analysis technologies, we transform these technologies into data empowerment (AI+) generative applications, reshaping the Intelligence Operation Journey of enterprises.

With our Global-Local capabilities, we are committed to providing our customers with one-stop-shop ICT solutions with superior quality. Having a worldwide footprint across nearly 160 countries and regions, including Asia, Europe and America, Africa, the Middle East, and Central Asia, our global network resources connect nearly 170 points of presence (POPs), 60+ SD-WAN gateways, 20 Cloud service centers, 30+ data centers, and three dedicated 24×7 Security Operations Centers (SOCs). We are certified with a series of international certifications, including SD-WAN Ready, ISO 9001, 14001, 20000, 27001, and 27017, to ensure our services compliance with international standards and resources for enterprises. We offer local professional services, superior delivery capabilities as well as exceptional customer experience and best practices through our global presence and extensive industry know-how, becoming a leading integrated intelligent ICT service provider to enterprise customers.
For more information, please visit www.citictel-cpc.com.

Media Contacts:
Catherine Yuen
CITIC Telecom CPC
(852) 2170 7536
Email: catherine.yuen@citictel-cpc.com

Cyara Appoints Sushil Kumar as CEO to Extend Enterprise AI Customer Experience (CX) Leadership

Visionary AI and cloud executive with proven record of building and scaling enterprise platforms to lead the next phase of innovation and global expansion for the CX assurance market leader.

Cyara, the global leader in AI-powered customer experience (CX) assurance, today announced the appointment of Sushil Kumar as its new Chief Executive Officer. His appointment underscores Cyara’s commitment to accelerating enterprise AI CX innovation and elevating customer experience by enabling more reliable, responsive, and trustworthy interactions across every channel. Sushil will build on the strong foundation laid by outgoing CEO Rishi Rana.

Sushil brings entrepreneurial vision and enterprise-scale leadership to Cyara. He has focused his career on building category-defining AI, DevOps, and cloud platforms, both as a founder and as a leader of large global organizations. Most recently, he was Co-Founder and CEO of RelicX.ai, a generative AI test automation pioneer acquired by Harness. Before that, he held senior product and general management roles at Oracle, CA Technologies, and Broadcom, leading global teams and multi-hundred-million-dollar businesses that improved digital performance and customer experience at scale.

“Sushil brings a rare combination of proven ability, and deep customer and product insight to building and scaling category-defining platforms,” said Alok Kulkarni, Co-Founder and Non-Executive Chairman of the Board of Directors, Cyara. “Cyara created and now leads the CX assurance category, with strong and growing global momentum. Under Sushil’s leadership, we see a significant opportunity to extend that lead as enterprises race to modernize customer experience, deploy GenAI safely, and ensure that every customer interaction simply works.”

Cyara’s unified, AI-powered platform continuously tests, validates, and monitors customer journeys across voice, digital, messaging, and conversational AI. Assuring more than 350 million customer journeys each year, and validating over a million AI-generated responses, the platform gives enterprises full visibility into quality, reliability, and risk. With emerging Agentic AI capabilities, Cyara is expanding into intelligent, continuous CX optimization to help organizations improve workflows, reduce cost-to-serve, and deploy new experiences with confidence.

“AI is transforming customer experience faster than any technology shift we’ve seen in decades,” said Sushil Kumar, CEO, Cyara. “As enterprises rethink their CX stacks and explore agentic AI, what they need most is confidence. Confidence that every interaction will be accurate, trustworthy, and delivered at the speed and quality customers expect. Cyara already plays a pivotal role in enabling that shift. It provides the reliability and assurance organizations need to turn AI from experimentation into meaningful, real-world impact. I’m excited to build on this foundation and work with the team to raise the bar for customer experience globally.”

Cyara has pursued a focused mergers and acquisitions strategy; acquiring Botium and QBox (bot and conversational AI testing), Spearline/testRTC (telecom and WebRTC assurance) and CentraCX (voice of the customer), to build one of the industry’s most comprehensive CX assurance stacks.

Sushil will focus on accelerating product innovation in AI-powered CX assurance, deepening Cyara’s ecosystem of CCaaS, CPaaS, UCaaS, and AI partners, and expanding the company’s global footprint, which serves customers in more than 135 countries.

For further information, please contact: Janet Vito, janet.vito@cyara.com

About Cyara
Cyara is the global leader in AI-powered customer experience assurance. As the only unified platform for continuous testing and monitoring across voice, digital, messaging, and conversational AI channels, Cyara empowers hundreds of the world’s leading brands to optimize more than a quarter of a billion customer interactions every year. From full customer journey visibility to AI governance and compliance, Cyara ensures every touchpoint works flawlessly, helping businesses deliver secure, friction-free, and high-quality CX at scale. To learn more, visit www.cyara.com.

SOURCE: Cyara

OpenAI Joins the Global Anti-Scam Alliance as Foundation Member to Strengthen Global Response Against AI-Enabled Scams

New partnership marks a significant step forward in the shared mission to combat AI-enabled fraud and strengthen digital safety worldwide.

As scammers adopt increasingly sophisticated methods powered by artificial intelligence, global coordination and responsible innovation have become essential to protecting consumers. Today, the Global Anti-Scam Alliance (GASA) and OpenAI announce that OpenAI has joined GASA as a Foundation Member, marking a significant step forward in the shared mission to combat AI-enabled fraud and strengthen digital safety worldwide.

OpenAI Joins GASA

OpenAI is an AI research and deployment company whose mission is to ensure AI benefits all of humanity. The company heavily invests in safety and misuse prevention, including efforts to detect and disrupt malicious attempts to use AI systems for scams, phishing, fraud, and other harms. OpenAI also publicly shares lessons from this work to strengthen collective defenses and reinforce its commitment to transparency and responsible deployment.

“The rise of AI enabled scams demands coordinated action across technology, policy, and law enforcement. OpenAI’s efforts to detect and disrupt malicious use of AI systems align closely with our mission. Their decision to join GASA as a Foundation Member sends a strong signal that protecting consumers in the age of AI requires shared intelligence, shared responsibility, and shared purpose,” said Jorij Abraham, Managing Director of GASA.

“Scams are one of the fastest-growing threats people face online, and our tools are increasingly good at spotting them. That’s why OpenAI is joining the Global Anti-Scam Alliance, where we can share insights, strengthen our collective defenses, and help people stay safe. This work fits squarely within our mission to build AI tools that benefit all of humanity,” said Will McCants, Head of Intelligence and Investigations at OpenAI.

By joining GASA as a Foundation Member, OpenAI will contribute to global research, the global advisory board, and cross-sector collaboration focused on reducing the impact of AI-enabled scams. This partnership strengthens the collective effort to build safer digital ecosystems and ensure that innovation is supported by safeguards, accountability, and shared intelligence.

Read the full release here.

Contact Information
Metje van der Meer
Marketing Director
metje.vandermeer@gasa.org

SOURCE: Global Anti-Scam Alliance

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Digital Realty and BW Digital Partner to Support Expansion of Cross-Border Connectivity Between Singapore and Batam

Digital Realty, the largest global provider of cloud-and carrier-neutral data centre, colocation, and interconnection solutions, today announced a partnership with BW Digital to strengthen cross-border DC-to-DC connectivity between Singapore and Indonesia.

(Left to Right: Johnny Sek, Commercial Sales Manager, Digital Realty; Hamid Maani, Chief Sales Officer, BW Digital; Jo Jo Kwong, Director, Strategy & Business Development, Digital Realty; Serene Nah, Managing Director & Head of Asia Pacific, Digital Realty; Govind Choudhary, General Manager, SEA & India, Digital Realty; Virginie Frouin, Chief Business Office, Connectivity, BW Digital; Florent Blot, Chief Business Officer, Datacenter & Value Added Services, BW Digital; Robert Ho, Director, Market Development, Digital Realty)

Under the agreement, the companies will jointly support the rollout of BW Digital’s Nongsa Changi Cable System (NCC), a new submarine system designed to connect Batam in Indonesia with Singapore, also overseeing its integration with Digital Realty’s SIN12 data centre on the Island State.

The undertaking is expected to provide access to vital cloud and connectivity hubs, particularly for enterprises expanding across Southeast Asia, strengthening cross-border connectivity, storage and compute, and supporting Singapore’s accelerating AI and digital transformation demands. This is strengthened by SIN12’s ability to support high-performance workloads at scale, giving enterprises confidence as they expand between Singapore and Batam.

Southeast Asia’s AI-Driven Infrastructure

By landing NCC in SIN12, BW Digital and Digital Realty hope to deliver faster, more reliable, and more sustainable data exchange between Singapore and Batam, which is emerging as a strategic hub for hyperscale and AI infrastructure.

As the first submarine cable to land directly in Nongsa Digital Park, NCC is expected to offer unprecedented resilience to Batam. It is designed to deliver more than 1.6 petabits per second (Pb/s) of new capacity and provide seamless DC-to-DC connectivity with less than 2 milliseconds (ms) latency to Singapore.

The collaboration is designed to integrate submarine cable landing facilities with Digital Realty’s global data centre platform, hoping to enable high-performance subsea connectivity, storage and interconnection within SIN12 and Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning (AI/ML) computing enablement via PlatformDIGITAL.

Furthermore, BW Digital’s customers may also be able to expand their connectivity ecosystems and scale AI workloads by establishing interconnections directly within SIN12, while reaping cost efficiencies by enabling seamless cross connects to other providers already hosted in the facility.

BW Digital’s in-progress NDP-1 data centre in Batam will further support Digital Realty’s customers with access to colocation and cloud connectivity options in Singapore+ (or SIJORI, the Singapore-Johor-Riau Growth Triangle), one of the region’s fastest-growing digital hubs.

This ‘AI Factory’ NDP1 data centre, with a capacity of 144MW and liquid cooling capabilities, is designed to feature direct on-ramps to BW Digital’s subsea cable landing station for low-latency and resilient links to regional markets.

At a signing ceremony in Singapore today, Serene Nah, Managing Director and Head of Asia Pacific, Digital Realty, said: “Subsea networks are central to Southeast Asia’s digital economy, and Singapore continues to serve as a critical gateway for regional data exchange. By integrating BW Digital’s Nongsa–Changi system into SIN12, we are working to deliver faster and more resilient connectivity to support customers as they scale next-generation workloads. This collaboration reinforces our commitment to strengthening the interconnection foundation that powers the region’s digital growth”.

Virginie Frouin, chief business officer, BW Digital said: “This partnership represents a major milestone for BW Digital, aligning with our mission to support digital transformation by bridging the gap between submarine cable infrastructure and land-based digital platforms in a way that is efficient, secure, and future-ready.”

“We are hoping to enable AI workloads, provide reliable, secure connectivity between Singapore and Batam, support for rising demand in cross-border data exchange, and ongoing collaboration with Digital Realty to empower customers with greater interconnection flexibility”.

About Digital Realty

Digital Realty brings companies and data together by delivering the full spectrum of data center, colocation and interconnection solutions. PlatformDIGITAL®, the company’s global data center platform, provides customers with a secure data meeting place and a proven Pervasive Datacenter Architecture (PDx®) solution methodology for powering innovation, from cloud and digital transformation to emerging technologies like artificial intelligence (AI), and efficiently managing Data Gravity challenges. Digital Realty gives its customers access to the connected data communities that matter to them with a global data center footprint of 300+ facilities in 50+ metros across 25+ countries on six continents. To learn more about Digital Realty, please visit digitalrealty.com or follow us on LinkedIn and X.

About BW Digital

Headquartered in Singapore and part of BW Group, BW Digital develops, builds and operates digital infrastructure in high-potential markets.

Our vision is to create a sustainable digital ecosystem for cloud and AI workloads by combining data centres, connectivity and renewable energy.

Our main assets include the 15,000km Hawaiki submarine cable connecting Australia, New Zealand and the US since 2018, and the BW Digital Campus at Nongsa Digital Park, comprising the 144MW NDP1 data centre, the NCC submarine cable between Singapore and Batam and the Citra Connect terrestrial fibre network.

Media Contacts
David Binning
Brand Comms Bureau (On behalf of BW Digital)
David.binning@bcbureau.com.au

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BlackBerry and Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia Announce Strategic Partnership to Advance Malaysia’s Future Cyber-Defenders and Embedded Software Talent

Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM) students, faculty and under-represented youth gain access to tiered development program for talent, research and ethical cyber education in Malaysia

BlackBerry Limited (NYSE:BB)(TSX:BB) and Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM) today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), announcing a multi-year education partnership to develop the nation’s next generation of cyber-leaders and embedded software engineers, supporting Malaysia’s goals to advance digital talent, industry competitiveness and regional cyber resilience in ASEAN.

BlackBerry and Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia Announce Strategic Partnership

The UKM and BlackBerry partnership was witnessed by the Minister of Higher Education in Malaysia, Dato’ Seri Diraja Dr. Zambry Abdul Kadir and Canada’s Minister of International Trade, The Honourable Maninder Sidhu, on the sidelines of the 47th ASEAN Summit in Kuala Lumpur. The collaboration signifies deepening ties between Canada and Malaysia and a shared commitment to bolstering regional cyber capacity and resilience against escalating digital threats.

“The Ministry of Higher Education Malaysia strongly supports the collaboration between UKM and BlackBerry,” said Dato’ Seri Diraja Dr. Zambry. “This partnership not only boosts research and innovation at the university but also benefits society, nurturing future cyber-professionals and embedded software developers with the technical and leadership skills needed to advance Malaysia’s digital future.”

BlackBerry CEO, John Giamatteo and Minister of Higher Education in Malaysia, Dato’ Seri Diraja Dr. Zambry Abdul Kadir

The MOU establishes a comprehensive framework for cooperation, aiming to advance academic excellence, workforce readiness, and research leadership. It also aims to strengthen Malaysia’s technology ecosystem through industry-relevant cybersecurity and software development training, internships, research grants, and globally recognized certifications for UKM students and faculty.

The Honourable Maninder Sidhu, Canada’s Minister of International Trade continued: “Canada is a leader in cybersecurity and digital capacity across ASEAN. Partnerships like this demonstrate how Canadian innovation – from leaders such as BlackBerry – can help build trusted, secure, and future-ready digital economies. By working with institutions like Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, we’re helping to develop the skilled talent and technologies that will drive shared prosperity across the region.”

Canada’s Minister of International Trade, The Honourable Maninder Sidhu

“Developing a digitally skilled workforce is critical not only for national security, but for sustainable economic growth,” said John Giamatteo, Chief Executive Officer of BlackBerry. “Our collaboration with Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia enables deserving individuals to access world-class training, hands-on experience, and industry mentorship – equipping future cyber-leaders with strong values and skills to advance critical sectors, drive Malaysia’s economy, and protect the nation from tomorrow’s threats.”

BlackBerry CEO, John Giamatteo addresses crowd at UKM signing

For budding embedded software developers pursuing careers in industries like robotics, medical and automotive, UKM students and educators will benefit from access to BlackBerry’s global QNX® Everywhere program, offering expertise, curriculum development and training in QNX® Software Development Platform (SDP), along with certifications, free non-commercial QNX licenses and community development. Launched in January 2024, QNX Everywhere offers easy access for students, academic and research organizations, and hobbyists to develop knowledge of QNX® technologies that are trusted by eight of the leading medical device manufacturers and more than 45 of the leading vehicle manufacturers worldwide.

BlackBerry and UKM MOU signing

The partnership reflects the commitment of both institutions to promote education, research, and innovation in areas foundational to Malaysia’s digital and economic future. Guided by national policies, the partners are collaborating to:

Develop curriculum and training aligned to real-world industry needs
Advance academic and research capabilities in embedded systems, secure communications, and cybersecurity
Foster professional growth and leadership in technology among students and faculty
Deliver dedicated ethical cyber training and support to under-privileged youths

UKM also announced it is partnering with BlackBerry and Malaysia’s National Cyber Security Agency (NACSA) on a new initiative called the Trustworthy Professionals program. The curriculum will combine academic learning, government support and industry expertise to provide cybersecurity training and hands-on experience for up to 50 young people from disadvantaged backgrounds. In an era of rising digital crime and fraud, the unique pilot project will focus on teaching integrity, ethics and trust, along with technical skills, aiming to instil good values to steer learners away from the misuse of digital skills.

Prof. Dr. Sufian Jusoh concluded, “Our collaboration with BlackBerry represents a significant step forward in strengthening our capabilities in cybersecurity education, embedded systems and applied research. By combining UKM’s academic excellence with BlackBerry’s global expertise, we aim to nurture a new generation of technology leaders who are not only equipped with advanced technical knowledge but also guided by ethical values and a commitment to safeguarding our nation’s digital future.”

About Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM)
Established in 1970, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM) is a leading research university driving academic excellence, innovation and national progress. Home to a vibrant community of scholars and researchers, UKM tackles global and local challenges through multidisciplinary research that unites science, technology, social sciences and the humanities. Internationally recognized for its commitment to sustainability, innovation and inclusivity, UKM is strengthening its focus on emerging fields such as cybersecurity, digital trust, and data protection, towards advancing Malaysia’s digital resilience while shaping global discourse. With its unwavering mission to empower society and produce future-ready graduates, UKM continues to be a catalyst for knowledge, transformation and impact.

For more information, visit UKM.my

About BlackBerry
BlackBerry (NYSE:BB)(TSX:BB) provides enterprises and governments with 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.

For more information, visit BlackBerry.com and follow @BlackBerry.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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