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Inception Fertility, North America's largest provider of fertility services, commends the Trump administration for its policy proposal to make in vitro fertilization (IVF) more accessible.

In his press conference, President Trump announced the development of new rules permitting employers to offer supplemental fertility care benefits, similar to dental or vision coverage, and also announced the launch of a program reducing the costs of fertility medication through most favored nation pricing — measures critical in helping more Americans access the care they need to build families.

“Financial barriers remain one of the biggest reasons patients don’t move forward with treatment. That’s why expanding access to care has become just as important for leaders in this space as advancing the technologies that help those same patients,” says TJ Farnsworth, founder and CEO of Inception Fertility. “We commend President Trump for being the first President to prioritize this issue and take meaningful action to expand accessibility to family building treatments.”

Farnsworth is also the founder and president of the Fertility Providers Alliance, an organization of fertility clinic networks, independent fertility clinics, and fertility specialists committed to supporting the activities of fertility care providers by promoting innovation, cooperation, and collective action. Together with Inception Fertility, the FPA has made protecting and expanding IVF a main priority, working with White House officials and policymakers to ensure fertility care remains accessible and supported at the national level.

Infertility affects one in six couples, and the average cost of an IVF cycle can start at $15,000. Data shows that nearly 60% of U.S. employers still do not offer fertility benefits to employers, even as research shows that nearly 90% of employees would consider moving to companies that offer fertility benefits. In addition, the cost of fertility medication can represent upwards of 20% of the total out of pocket costs for treatment and medication.

Because policy changes can take months or even years, those who have been diagnosed with infertility, or are experiencing challenges in building their families, are encouraged not to delay seeking care. A reproductive endocrinologist and infertility specialist (REI) can help identify the underlying cause of infertility, and often times, patients who do work with an REI go on to conceive without needing IVF. For patients who do need advanced treatment options, there are financing options available.

About Inception Fertility™   

Inception Fertility™ (Inception) is a family of fertility brands committed to helping patients build their own families. Built by patients for patients, Inception's purpose is to achieve the highest bar in experience, science and medicine in an effort to enhance each patient's experience and achieve better outcomes.    

Inception's medical experts are leading pioneers in fertility care. Our doctors are some of the first to use breakthrough assisted reproductive technologies (ART) — including in vitro fertilization (IVF), preimplantation genetic testing (PGT) and fertility preservation services — and they continue to lead the industry by building on these technologies by through development, research and thought leadership.

Through its growing family of national organizations — which includes The Prelude Network®, the fastest-growing network of fertility clinics and largest provider of comprehensive fertility services in North America; MyEggBank®, one of the largest frozen donor egg banks in North America; BUNDL Fertility™, a multi-cycle fertility service bundling program; HavenCryo™, a long-term reproductive preservation and storage solution provider and NutraBloom®, a premium lifestyle brand with expertly formulated supplements to support individuals' health and wellness goals for preconception — Inception is working to deliver on its promise to push the envelope of what is possible for exceeding patient expectations.

About The Prelude Network®   

The Prelude Network® (Prelude), the fastest-growing network of fertility clinics and largest provider of comprehensive fertility services in North America, is the clinic network of Inception Fertility™ — a family of fertility brands that touches every part of the fertility journey, including diagnostics and treatment to financial accessibility.  

Each clinic, as part of Prelude, is committed to delivering the highest level of personalized fertility care by the nation's leading reproductive endocrinologists, embryologists and practitioners by focusing on an excellence in science, medicine and the patient experience. The growing Prelude Network has more than 90 total locations nationwide, offering a wide range of fertility services including egg freezing, IVF, genetic testing, LGBTQ+ fertility options, and egg/embryo storage, among others.   

Those clinics within Prelude include Aspire Fertility Austin (Texas); Aspire Fertility Dallas (Texas); Aspire Fertility McAllen (Texas); Aspire Fertility San Antonio (Texas); Aspire Houston Fertility Institute (Texas); Advanced Fertility Center of Chicago (Illinois); Center for Reproductive Medicine (Florida); Indiana Fertility Institute (Indiana); IVFMD (Florida); Main Line Fertility (Pennsylvania); NYU Langone Fertility Center (New York); NYU Langone RSNY (New York); Pacific Centre for Reproductive Medicine (Canada); Pacific Fertility Center (California); Regional Fertility Program (Canada); Reproductive Biology Associates (Georgia); Reproductive Science Center of New Jersey (New Jersey); Tennessee Fertility Institute (Tennessee), and The Reproductive Medicine Group (Florida).

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Mia Humphreys
mhumphreys@kruppagency.com
+1 239-297-6592

Coupert, a browser extension from COUPERT PTE.LTD., has reached 8 million weekly active users and operates across more than 200,000 online stores. The company positions Coupert as a tool that applies coupon codes at checkout and offers cashback at participating merchants.

Shopper benefits (automatic savings in the checkout flow)

Coupert is designed to help everyday shoppers find value without extra steps. The browser extension detects coupon fields on supported retailers, tests eligible codes, and applies the best available reduction during checkout. When a store participates in cashback, users are prompted to activate it before payment so potential rewards can be tracked in their account. To help with timing and product choice, Coupert also shows price comparison and price-history information. For consumers, the practical benefit is fewer tabs and less guesswork while completing a purchase. This approach is aimed at reducing common pain points such as expired codes, confusing exclusions, and missed rewards.

Coupert skillfully navigates your shopping experience, showcasing its potent features with subtle on-page cues at each turn. Because the ultimate application of any offer depends on the business, it is advised that the discriminating consumer study the rules of each merchant with regard to discounts, returns, and reward programs. 

Market context and positioning (why coupon and cashback tools matter)

Shoppers continue to look for simple ways to control total costs as online prices move with promotions and seasonal demand. In this environment, coupon sites and cashback apps remain popular, but many require manual searching or separate portals. Coupert’s in-cart model is presented as a consolidated layer that brings automatic coupons and rewards into the checkout page. For users comparing options across the savings category, Coupert positions itself among the best coupon app choices by focusing on one-click prompts and price context that can help decide whether to buy now or wait. The extension is also described as a coupon extension and a cashback browser extension, reflecting its dual function inside the cart. The best programs operate directly on the retailer's website, so you don't have to manage many different coupon applications.  Although your final savings ultimately depend on each store's specific restrictions and the day's best offers, Coupert's brilliance rests in its feather-light, uniform experience across all supported merchants.

Key milestones and footprint (scale and partnerships)

Coupert now serves over 8 million weekly active users and works with over 200,000 online stores across multiple categories. This footprint helps increase the likelihood that a typical cart will qualify for either a coupon, cashback, or both. Coverage spans large retail platforms as well as specialty merchants, with availability varying by region and season. Coupert highlights steady adoption among users who prefer faster checkouts and consistent prompts over manual code searches.

“Our objective is to make savings straightforward at the point of purchase,” said a company spokesperson. “Reaching 8 million weekly active users reflects broad demand for clear, in-cart savings tools.” The firm says it continues to expand store coverage and refine its price intelligence features so buyers can compare options and evaluate timing. Coupert adds that its prompts are designed to be unobtrusive, with simple on/off controls for shoppers who want to pause or resume assistance on a given site.

Product overview in brief (how it works day-to-day)

On supported checkout pages, Coupert identifies the coupon field and runs available codes to find the best result. If a retailer offers cashback through Coupert, users can enable it before finishing payment and later review the status in their account. The extension’s price-history and comparison views help users consider alternatives and understand recent price movements. The company notes that returns or order changes can affect rewards, and that the availability of discounts can change during peak promotional periods. The experience is designed to be consistent: add items to the cart, apply codes, activate cashback where available, and complete the purchase. For shoppers who prefer a minimal setup, the extension can be installed and used immediately, with optional account sign-in to track rewards. The goal is to reduce friction and make it easier to capture everyday savings without managing multiple tabs or copying codes from external sources, while keeping controls visible to the user throughout the process.

Getting started and additional information

Coupert can be installed directly from the Chrome Web Store and used immediately to apply automatic coupons and cashback offers. The first link referenced is a referral join path; the second is the product’s listing page. Users who sign in can monitor pending and posted rewards in their account and review price tools when evaluating purchases. Additional information is available on the company's website.

About Coupert

Coupert is a free, AI-powered shopping assistant browser extension that helps users save money and time through automatic coupon application, cashback rewards, price comparison, and price-history tracking. Headquartered in New York, Coupert has over 8 million weekly active users and covers more than 200,000 online stores worldwide. To learn more, visit www.coupert.com.

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COUPERT PTE.LTD.
media@coupert.com

Family-owned law firm RA & Associates has achieved a $2.4 million settlement in a recent California car accident case, underscoring its reputation for securing high-value results while delivering deeply personal client attention. The firm, which currently serves clients throughout California, is preparing to expand its legal services into Arizona and Nevada.

Founded and operated by a husband-and-wife team, RA & Associates blends the resources of a large firm with the dedication of a boutique practice, treating every client as if they’re the only one. In the last year alone, the firm has secured multiple seven-figure settlements, positioning itself as one of the most results-driven personal injury firms in the region.

“We built this firm on the belief that clients deserve both power and personal attention,” said Romel Ambarchyan, managing partner of RA & Associates. “Our size allows us to focus on each case with precision, while our results speak to the strength of our advocacy.”

Unlike larger firms where clients can feel like just another case number, RA & Associates prioritizes individualized legal strategies that maximize settlement value and accelerate results. This client-first approach has earned them a growing roster of successful verdicts and settlements.

The firm’s strategic expansion into Arizona and Nevada reflects a growing demand for high-impact legal representation that doesn’t sacrifice personal connection. RA & Associates aims to bring its proven track record of results and service excellence to even more clients seeking justice after serious accidents.

For individuals or families impacted by personal injury and looking for powerful legal representation with personal attention, RA & Associates offers complimentary consultations.

About RA & Associates

RA & Associates is a California-based, family-owned personal injury law firm dedicated to maximizing client outcomes through strategic, aggressive legal representation. Known for its high-value settlements and personalized client care, the firm is expanding its services to Arizona and Nevada to meet growing demand. For more information, visit raandassociates.com.

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RA & Associates
info@raandassociates.com

BoldData continues under a new name: CompanyData.com. Same team, same service, but a simpler and more powerful name. After two decades of helping businesses worldwide grow with verified company data, the rebranding marks the essence of the data company: bringing clarity and accuracy to a world overflowing with information.

“More data is being generated than ever, but that also makes it harder for businesses to keep oversight,” says CompanyData.com CEO Daan Wolff. “We cut through the noise by bringing clarity and simplicity to the complex world of international data. Our worldwide company database is structured with global hierarchies and rooted in trusted local sources. From national trade registers to chambers of commerce. No scraping, no estimates. Just verified company data you can trust.”

The new name is simply the next step in that mission. Wolff: “Our new name cuts right to the point. CompanyData.com tells the world exactly who we are and what we deliver: company data that is accurate, reliable, and ready to use at scale. It’s simple, powerful, and makes our mission unmistakable.”

Looking Ahead

CompanyData.com remains committed to empowering businesses worldwide to build, sell, verify and grow, supported by accurate and official company data. With a database covering 380 million companies across 200 countries, verified at the source and ready to use at scale.

About CompanyData.com

CompanyData.com (formerly BoldData) is a global company data provider headquartered in the Netherlands, with offices in Amsterdam, Berlin, and Dubai. Since 2013, we’ve supported over 5,000 clients in 81 countries with verified, structured company data. We specialize in custom-built datasets with legal entity data, company hierarchies, contact data and B2B email data. Our mission is to make global company data simple, transparent and truly useful. Visit our new website at companydata.com.

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Daan Wolff
d.wolff@companydata.com

Sapyen, a global provider of at-home male fertility diagnostics, has launched the UK’s first at-home male fertility testing kit, allowing men to collect a sample at home and send it to a laboratory for analysis.

The kit, designed to provide couples with faster access to initial male fertility testing and to reduce waiting times, has already been used by men worldwide, supporting couples in understanding their fertility and planning their steps in treatment. This at-home method offers an alternative to standard NHS fertility pathways, where men often face significant delays before testing.

“The NHS is running fertility care on a playbook written decades ago. Men are sent across the country for the simplest test, then told to wait months or years” said Olivia Musa, scientist and founder of The Male Fertility Clinic. “By then, couples have already spent thousands and women have shouldered procedures they may never have needed. It’s not just delay, it’s damage.”

Research shows that in current IVF practice, a significant number of men are not tested at the outset, with women often undergoing procedures first. Sapyen’s at-home kit allows men to complete the initial step quickly and from home, providing laboratory-verified results in a matter of days.

James and his partner spent several months pursuing fertility treatment before he was able to access testing through the NHS. During that time, his partner underwent multiple procedures, including hormone injections and IVF consultations, before the couple discovered that the fertility issue was with him.

“Every cycle we hoped, failed, and waited,” James said. “I watched my partner go through needles and hormones, while I waited for testing. By the time we got answers, months had passed and costs had accumulated. If we had this test at the start, we could have had clarity sooner.”

Ash Ramachandran, CEO of Sapyen, added: “One in four men in IVF are never tested. That is not an oversight; it is a systemic flaw that keeps repeating. Women are sent into £10,000 cycles of hormones and procedures before the man is even tested."

“The order is wrong, the costs are enormous, and the impact on families is devastating. Sapyen puts the first step back where it belongs: test the man quickly, at home, and give couples clarity within days. It is the baseline British fertility should have started with, and it is the standard it must have now.”

Using Sapyen’s proprietary SPX72 medium, the test preserves sperm viability for up to 72 hours during transit, enabling accurate results within days. The at-home test is available to order online across the UK, with results delivered directly to users. Sapyen’s process is designed to maintain sample integrity during postal transit, providing a reliable first step in male fertility assessment.

About Sapyen

Sapyen is the global leader in home male fertility diagnostics, pioneering solutions that make sperm testing accurate, affordable, and convenient. Its patent-pending SPX72 medium extends semen viability from 1 hour to 72 hours, enabling home collection and secure delivery to CLIA-certified partner laboratories for lab-grade analysis. Sapyen’s test kits, starting at $149, provide comprehensive insights—from semen analysis to advanced assays such as DNA fragmentation and DNA Methylation—bringing lab-grade diagnostics directly to patients’ homes. For more information, visit www.sapyen.co.

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Ash Ramachandran
ash@sapyen.co

Carvina Capital Pte. Ltd. assesses that China’s artificial intelligence build-out continues to expand under tightened United States export controls, with procurement policies, state financing and corporate engineering programmes recalibrating where and how compute power is sourced. The consequence for investors is a clearer split in standards, software and supply chains that now functions as two partially parallel systems.

In the current fiscal period, legislative and regulatory actions in Washington require leading chipmakers to prioritise domestic customers, which constrains Chinese access to high-end accelerators over the current fiscal period. Beijing’s response centres on scale and substitution. The third National IC Industry Investment Fund allocates an estimated USD 47.3 billion in the current cycle, while a state-backed vehicle established in May 2025 deploys a further USD 49.4 billion to accelerate foundry upgrades, packaging and design tools. Government procurement guidance reinforces that publicly owned computing facilities source a majority of components from domestic producers in the present planning window.

In practice for the current planning window, corporate strategies adjust accordingly. Huawei targets a doubling of Ascend 910C output over the next twelve months, with broader Ascend volumes forecast through 2026. Alibaba introduces domestically manufactured processors that early technical assessments describe as competitive with leading United States parts for inference while improving power draw, and Tencent aligns software stacks to run efficiently on locally produced units. Secondary suppliers broaden the menu of options; MetaX unveils processors positioned for memory-intensive workloads, albeit with higher energy consumption in current tests.

Across listed markets, equity markets register the shift. Cambricon’s market value rises significantly, with the share price doubling this year and advancing by more than 500% over the preceding twelve-month period, while the trailing earnings multiple moves above 500 against a figure near 50 for Nvidia over the same period. The valuation gap, Peter Jacobs, Director of Private Equity at Carvina Capital, notes, reflects “a market that prices strategic optionality as well as cash flow, which is why investors now weigh software portability, ecosystem depth and policy continuity alongside headline performance metrics.”

On the supply, software and tooling fronts, strategic constraints remain material. High-bandwidth memory supply concentrates with three global producers, which tightens availability through the current fiscal year and into 2026. Chinese buyers secure notable volumes earlier in the year, but inventories appear finite by year-end 2025 on Carvina Capital’s analysis. Domestic alternatives are under development, with 2026 output guidance indicating a limited initial run that could equip several hundred thousand accelerator packages. On the software side, CUDA retains a wide developer base, and Chinese frameworks continue to progress from a less mature starting point in the present cycle. Lithography and manufacturing tools in legacy nodes show advances, although domestic market share in older i-line equipment remains low in the current year.

At the policy level across both jurisdictions, a geopolitical overlay complicates corporate planning. Export regimes in the United States constrain sales of advanced parts to China during the period, and regulatory scrutiny in China raises questions about supply undertakings associated with earlier acquisitions. Rare earths policy features as negotiating leverage, with China’s processing share near 90% over the preceding twelve months, reinforcing the importance of material security to end-to-end compute capacity.

For allocators considering portfolio construction, the practical effect is a bifurcated path. Training workloads that demand the highest bandwidth and most advanced packaging remain concentrated in the United States-led stack, whereas Chinese platforms broaden access for inference and for model classes that tolerate longer training cycles in the current period. The outcome, Jacobs argues, is that “effective portfolio construction calls for a two-track view of digital infrastructure, balancing secure access and a supportive developer base with the usual focus on cost and results.”

Taking a multi-year horizon into view, forward-looking timelines come into sharper relief. Expert consensus tracked by Carvina Capital suggests a five-to-ten-year horizon before Chinese platforms consistently match top-tier United States performance in complex training tasks. Measured against that interval, the near-term picture points to continued domestic substitution, selective performance parity in defined workloads and persistent bottlenecks in memory and tools. “Institutional investors who update their playbooks for a two-system world, set tolerances for regulatory swings and require evidence of software resilience across stacks will be better placed to navigate the next four quarters,” Jacobs observes, “because returns now depend on understanding how policy, physics and capital intensity interact, not on a single benchmark score.”

About Carvina

Carvina Capital Pte. Ltd. (UEN: 201220825D) is a Singapore-based investment firm established in 2012. The company focuses on research-led, long-only public equity strategies for institutional and professional investors, and it is evaluating offerings that could be made available to retail clients. Its disciplined risk framework and evidence-based research process are designed to compound capital through full market cycles. Further information is available at carvina.com.

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Huacheng Yu
media@carvina.com

Unlisted, a groundbreaking digital real estate community focused on the 98% of homes that aren’t for sale—yet, today announced that Beth Dickerson, one of Boston’s most accomplished and respected luxury real estate professionals, has joined as the exclusive Local Expert for buyers and homeowners in ZIP code 02116, encompassing Boston’s historic Back Bay neighborhood. Dickerson joins her Gibson Sotheby’s International Realty colleague, Brian Caluori, as a Local Expert.

Unlisted’s platform is designed to bring visibility and opportunity to all sides of the real estate ecosystem. Buyers can discover homes they love beyond what’s listed on the MLS. Homeowners gain new tools to see real interest in their property and explore their options. Agents gain a powerful way to expand their expertise and make meaningful connections with both buyers and sellers in their market.

Using publicly available data, Unlisted creates a digital property profile for every home in the country. These searchable records allow buyers and agents to build curated lists of homes that match their criteria—even if they aren’t on the market. Buyers can then join a Waitlist for the homes they love, signaling real interest and creating a new channel of communication between homeowners and agents.

Each Local Expert selected by Unlisted receives an agent profile linked to every home in their ZIP code. Only one agent is chosen per ZIP, spotlighting their market knowledge and credibility. As Unlisted expands its national network, its mission remains clear: to empower buyers, homeowners, and agents through transparency, connection, and possibility.

With nearly three decades of dedication to Boston’s luxury market, Beth Dickerson has built a legacy defined by excellence, integrity, and results. Her record includes over $3 billion in career sales and membership in the prestigious Billionaire Club, underscoring her influence at both the local and global levels. A longtime Back Bay resident and trusted name in the industry, Beth has represented more than 3,000 properties, earning recognition from The Wall Street Journal, The Robb Report, and Boston Magazine. Her success is rooted in her relationship-driven approach, discretion, and unmatched ability to guide clients through Boston’s most exclusive neighborhoods.

“Boston’s real estate market thrives on trust, relationships, and timing,” said Dickerson. “Unlisted aligns perfectly with that. It allows me to give my clients more visibility, more opportunity, and more control without pressure or limitation.”

“Beth’s reputation speaks for itself. Her experience, integrity, and connection to Boston are unmatched,” said Katie Hill, founder and CEO of Unlisted. “Having her represent 02116 brings incredible value to both homeowners and buyers.”

To learn more about Unlisted, visit UnlistedHomes.com or UnlistedHomes.com/Agents.

To learn more about Beth Dickerson, visit her Unlisted Profile or BethDickerson.com.

About Unlisted

Unlisted focuses on the 98% of homes that aren’t for sale—yet. The company empowers home buyers to join the Waitlist for homes they love that aren’t for sale—in other words, unlisted. At the same time, homeowners collect a Waitlist of interested buyers for whenever the time comes to sell, giving everyone a head start. Unlisted also allows homeowners to control how their home is presented online; they can create a stunning up-to-date property profile that shows off the home’s best features and attracts more interest. With more time and more connection, Unlisted is a more human way to explore real estate that drives better outcomes for all. For more information, visit UnlistedHomes.com.

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Sophia Jacomet
sophia@unlistedinc.com

iFLYTEK, a leading innovator in artificial intelligence and productivity technology, has introduced its latest device, the AINOTE 2, officially recognized by Guinness World Records as the world's thinnest e-ink tablet. Officially launched on Oct. 14, 2025, the AINOTE 2 is designed to meet the needs of professionals in fast-paced industries, combining advanced AI capabilities with an ultra-slim design to offer a new solution for productivity on the go. Originally priced at $649, pre-sale priced at $599, the device provides a unique alternative to conventional tablets, focusing on efficiency and ease of use without the distractions often associated with traditional digital devices.

A New Benchmark for E-Ink Technology

Weighing in as the world’s thinnest e-ink tablet, the AINOTE 2’s compact form factor is a standout feature. The tablet’s 4.2 mm thickness makes it highly portable, ideal for those who need to carry a device that fits easily into a briefcase, backpack, or even a large coat pocket. Its design challenges the conventions of bulky devices, setting a new standard for professionals who demand mobility without sacrificing functionality.

The device’s high-capacity 4,000 mAh battery ensures that its slim profile does not come at the cost of performance. Long battery life is essential for those who need uninterrupted access to their devices throughout the day, especially for business travelers, lawyers, and journalists who rely on portability. The AINOTE 2’s efficient design is expected to attract professionals looking for a device that is both lightweight and powerful enough to handle various tasks—whether it’s note-taking during meetings or drafting important reports while traveling.

GPT-5 AI Integration: The Power of Artificial Intelligence

Perhaps the most notable feature of the AINOTE 2 is its integration with GPT-5 AI technology, providing a new layer of functionality to enhance productivity. The AI-powered tools integrated into the device allow users to generate meeting minutes, summarize complex reports, and even assist with content creation using natural language input. These features are particularly useful for professionals such as lawyers, business consultants, and journalists, who often need to process large volumes of information quickly and efficiently.

This eliminates the need for manual note-taking, giving users more time to focus on the core aspects of their work. Furthermore, the integration of AI-driven tools like real-time search and content generation helps users save valuable time when drafting reports or preparing presentations, particularly in fast-moving industries where time is a critical asset.

The AINOTE 2’s real-time transcription feature, which supports multiple languages, is a breakthrough for industries that rely on global communication. This functionality is particularly important in fields that require fast turnaround times for content creation, ensuring that professionals can remain productive while minimizing errors.

Paper-Like Writing Experience: A Focused Environment for Creative Work

Beyond its AI capabilities, the AINOTE 2 distinguishes itself with an 10.65-inch e-ink display that offers a paper-like writing experience. This feature allows users to write and take notes in a manner that closely resembles pen on paper. For professionals in creative industries, such as writers, academics, and designers, this tactile experience is essential for maintaining focus and engagement during long writing sessions.

The low-latency writing technology ensures that every stroke is captured instantly, with no delay between writing and display. This is particularly valuable for users who need to take precise notes or write detailed documents quickly. In addition, the glare-free display provides a comfortable writing environment, making it easier for users to stay focused on their work without distractions from the screen. The device’s design eliminates many of the typical interruptions caused by notifications or app overload found on conventional tablets, offering a distraction-free environment where creativity and productivity can flourish.

A Seamless Integration with Professional Workflows

In addition to its core features, the AINOTE 2 offers seamless integration with a range of productivity tools that professionals rely on daily. The device also supports multi-layered note management and cloud synchronization, ensuring that users can access their data and documents from multiple devices, whether they’re at the office or working remotely. For busy professionals who need to collaborate with others, this cloud-based system provides a simple and efficient way to share and edit documents across different platforms.

Furthermore, the device’s compatibility with third-party apps and its integration with popular cloud services like OneDrive provide added flexibility, ensuring that the AINOTE 2 can be easily incorporated into existing workflows.

The Future of Professional Productivity

As professionals increasingly demand devices that offer high performance, portability, and enhanced productivity features, the AINOTE 2 is set to become a valuable tool for those in fast-paced and competitive fields. With its combination of AI-powered tools, paper-like writing experience, and compact design, the AINOTE 2 represents a new era in portable productivity.

By prioritizing features that reduce distractions and streamline tasks, the AINOTE 2 helps users focus on what truly matters—whether it’s meeting deadlines, managing clients, or creating content. iFLYTEK’s introduction of this device is a clear sign that the future of productivity tools lies in innovation, efficiency, and a user-centric approach to design.

For more information on the iFLYTEK AINOTE 2, visit https://store.iflytek.com/products/iflytek-ainote-2?utm_source=pr

About iFLYTEK

iFLYTEK Co., Ltd. is a leading artificial intelligence company specializing in intelligent speech and language technologies. Founded in 1999 and headquartered in Hefei, China, iFLYTEK is dedicated to enabling machines to listen, speak, understand, and think through advanced AI research. The company serves millions of users globally across education, healthcare, smart cities, and consumer electronics, delivering innovative solutions that enhance productivity and transform everyday experiences. To learn more, visit: www.iflytek.com/en/

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Jeffrey Shen
ybshen4@iflytek.com

In a world where money moves at the speed of light and information outweighs gold, a new battlefield has emerged — the silent financial war of cryptocurrency. Behind screens and blockchain ledgers, a struggle unfolds between hackers, organized crime syndicates, and an elite circle of cyber-defenders.

At the center of this hidden conflict stands Lionsgate Network, a Tel Aviv-based firm led by founder and CEO Bezalel Eithan Raviv, a former intelligence professional whose background in Israel’s defense ecosystem, including experience linked to Unit 8200, has shaped one of the most sophisticated responses to global crypto crime.

From Music to Intelligence to Digital Warfare

Raviv’s path was anything but conventional. Once a musician devoted to building bridges through art, he now orchestrates a different kind of harmony — between technology, law enforcement, and justice.

“Music taught me to recognize patterns,” he says. “It’s the same with deception. You listen carefully — tone, rhythm, behavior — until you can predict the next move.”

That mindset became the seed for Lionsgate Network, founded less than three years ago in response to the explosion of crypto-related scams worldwide. What began as an effort to help a handful of defrauded victims has evolved into a global counter-intelligence operation protecting individuals, corporations, and even governments from digital predators.

Intelligence Methodology Meets Blockchain Forensics

While most cybersecurity companies focus on prevention or wallet security, Lionsgate Network specializes in tracing, analyzing, and recovering stolen digital assets — a space often neglected between the worlds of tech and law enforcement.

The company’s strategy relies on three operational pillars:

1. Real-time intelligence gathering – Monitoring blockchain activity across networks, employing military-grade data analysis to detect suspicious flows.
2. Behavioral pattern analysis – Profiling scammers and identifying emotional manipulation patterns that precede financial attacks.
3. Law-enforcement collaboration – Delivering subpoena-ready forensic reports that allow agencies such as Homeland Security, the FBI, and Interpol to act swiftly.

“We’re not an IT company; we’re a digital intelligence unit,” Raviv explains. “Every recovery case is treated like a covert operation. We deploy surveillance, deception mapping, and rapid intervention — the very tactics that intelligence services rely on.”

The Human Element of Deception

In hundreds of cases handled by Lionsgate Network, the company has uncovered a recurring truth: technology is only part of the crime. The rest is psychological.

“Most scams start as conversations, not transactions,” says Raviv. “They begin on WhatsApp, Telegram, or LinkedIn. The fraudsters study victims for weeks, sometimes months, before striking. They understand loneliness better than any algorithm.”

That insight led the company to integrate human-factor analysis into its technology stack. Its internal team includes not only blockchain analysts but also former intelligence officers, psychologists, and threat-behavior specialists.

The Numbers Behind the Mission

Since inception, Lionsgate Network has helped identify over $2.34 billion USD in stolen assets and cooperated with federal agencies in the seizure of tens of millions through cross-border operations. The company tracks thousands of illicit wallets monthly and maintains intelligence sharing with multiple jurisdictions in North America, Europe, and Asia.

Recent cases include a Texas physician defrauded of more than $2.7 million in a romance-investment hybrid scheme, and a New York IT professional manipulated into transferring nearly $1.8 million to a fake exchange. In both incidents, Lionsgate Network traced the crypto through a chain of wallets linked to transnational crime rings operating out of Southeast Asia.

“These aren’t isolated scams,” Raviv emphasizes. “They’re part of a well-funded ecosystem that merges organized crime, cyber-espionage, and psychological warfare.”

The Classified Technology Powering the Mission

Behind the scenes, Lionsgate Network runs a classified AI-driven intelligence system capable of mapping the movement of stolen assets across multiple blockchains within seconds. Though the project remains under strict confidentiality, its capabilities mirror the operational precision of national intelligence tools — correlating behavioral data with on-chain evidence to reveal hidden networks of fraud.

Raviv refers to it simply as “our operational brain.”

“It’s not just software,” he notes. “It’s a learning organism. It evolves with every scam, every dataset, every emotional manipulation pattern it decodes. That’s what keeps us one step ahead.”

Financial Warfare and the Geopolitical Dimension

In recent months, global headlines have highlighted how digital assets have become instruments of geopolitics. From sanctioned regimes using crypto to bypass financial controls, to state-sponsored hacking groups funding weapons programs — the battleground of finance and national security has merged.

“Crypto is no longer just an investment tool,” says Raviv. “It’s a weapon, and the battlefield is decentralized.”

An incident involving a pro-Israel hacker collective siphoning nearly $90 million from an adversarial nation’s crypto exchange illustrates this new frontier. Whether state-aligned or not, such operations underscore how blockchain has become a domain of both retaliation and deterrence.

“Criminals, scammers, and rogue states now exploit blockchain’s anonymity to move illicit funds. Our intelligence-led methods trace these flows across borders, disrupt their networks, and, where possible, return assets to rightful owners.”

Building Trust Through Global Coordination

Raviv insists that technology alone cannot solve the problem. What’s needed is global coordination, regulatory alignment, and AI-assisted forensics integrated with human intelligence.

“The threats mutate constantly,” he warns. “Only a multidisciplinary approach — combining technological vigilance, psychological insight, and operational readiness — can keep up. It’s a doctrine we inherited from Israel’s intelligence ethos.”

The company has since become a bridge between the private sector and law enforcement, providing intelligence briefings, forensic templates, and investigative support to multiple international task forces.

Educating the Public — The Psychological Front

Beyond investigations, Lionsgate Network invests heavily in public awareness. Instead of traditional campaigns, it produces viral reels, interactive simulations, and gamified learning tools designed to expose the emotional triggers behind scams.

“Our goal is behavioral vaccination,” Raviv explains. “We want people to recognize manipulation before it reaches their wallet.”

These educational efforts have turned the company’s social media presence into a digital shield of its own — part warning system, part community hub for victims and investigators alike.

The Rise of AI as an Intelligence Officer

Artificial intelligence, once a buzzword, has become the firm’s silent partner. Lionsgate Network employs machine-learning models that analyze text, tone, and timing in real conversations between scammers and victims. The system can detect anomalies such as over-empathy, sudden urgency, or emotional mirroring — red flags that human intuition might miss.

“We’re developing an AI that behaves more like an intelligence officer than a technician,” says Raviv. “It interprets intent, not just data. That difference saves lives and livelihoods.”

Between Bitcoin and National Security

Within Israel’s defense community, Lionsgate Network is seen as part of the country’s broader ascent in digital defense. Analysts describe the company as a civilian extension of Israel’s strategic doctrine: deterrence through intelligence.

“What Iron Dome did for rockets, Lionsgate Network is doing for the new financial battlefield,” says Dr. Udi Levy, a former Mossad financial-warfare chief and cybersecurity strategist. “It’s the digital Iron Dome protecting personal wealth and national integrity alike.”

A Model That Rewards Results

Lionsgate Network’s service model mirrors its mission-first philosophy.
Each client relationship begins with a free eligibility assessment, during which the firm’s analysts trace preliminary blockchain transactions and evaluate the probability of a successful recovery. If the case meets eligibility criteria, an onboarding fee is charged to initiate the forensic process, while the remaining costs are performance-based — clients pay the success fee only after their funds are recovered.

In parallel, Lionsgate Network actively mentors law enforcement cyber units, guiding agents through the process of issuing subpoenas required to freeze, seize, and recover digital assets. This model serves as a force multiplier for overwhelmed law enforcement agencies, many of which face over 6,000 new crypto-related reports each day.

This transparent, results-driven structure has earned Lionsgate Network recognition across North America and Europe as one of the few organizations trusted by both victims and law enforcement professionals in the global crypto recovery space.

Expanding Horizons

Although headquartered in Israel, Lionsgate Network is rapidly expanding across continents, with active collaborations in the United States, Canada, the U.K., and the European Union. The company is NATO-registered under the NCAGE system, a distinction that facilitates cooperation with defense and security bodies across allied nations.

Raviv views the firm’s work as part of a larger geopolitical duty: “When someone loses their savings to a criminal operation based overseas, it’s not just a personal tragedy — it’s a security issue. Money equals influence. And if that influence falls into hostile hands, it threatens more than an individual’s bank account.”

The Vision Ahead

Looking forward, Lionsgate Network plans to extend its mission beyond recovery into protection and prevention. The company is developing an AI-based insurance ecosystem that will evaluate crypto investment risks in real time. Users will be able to verify opportunities through the system; high-risk ventures will void coverage, while low-risk ones will receive automatic protection.

“If someone’s been defrauded once, they deserve a safety net,” Raviv says. “Our next generation of tools will intervene before the transfer happens — not after.”

Restoring Trust, One Case at a Time

Despite the sophistication of the technology, Raviv speaks most passionately about emotion, not algorithms.

“Money is replaceable; trust isn’t,” he reflects. “When victims come to us, they’ve lost more than savings — they’ve lost faith. Restoring that faith is our real mission.”

That conviction has turned Lionsgate Network into more than a company; it has become a movement — a hybrid of intelligence, compassion, and accountability striving to rewrite the narrative of crypto security.

About Lionsgate Network

Lionsgate Network’s mission is to restore trust and security in the crypto economy through intelligence-led forensics, behavioral analysis and cross-border collaboration. The organization has identified more than $2.3 billion in stolen assets and has supported investigations with Homeland Security and Interpol. With NATO NCAGE registration, Lionsgate Network combines advanced blockchain forensics, AI-driven behavioral analytics and real-time intelligence mapping to trace, freeze and recover stolen digital assets worldwide. For more information, visit lionsgate.network.

Media Contact

Bezalel Eithan Raviv
info@lionsgate.network

AVIDLOVE unveiled its first-ever grand runway show, “Day & Night Spark,” marking a defining moment in the brand’s journey to empower women through fashion, confidence, and purpose. Held ahead of the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show, the show wasn't just a product launch — it was a bold statement of AVIDLOVE’s creative vision and evolving identity as a force in the lingerie industry. With a theme designed to capture the full emotional rhythm of a woman’s day, the event was an immersive experience that blended artistry, empowerment, and innovation.

At the center of the spectacle was international supermodel Coco Rocha, who opened and closed the show with signature elegance and charisma. Her appearance not only elevated the prestige of the event but also embodied the brand’s message of self-expression and individuality. The runway showcased four distinct collections — from the relaxed elegance of Lazy Morning Spark to the dreamy sensuality of Sweet Moonlight Spark — offering a full spectrum of styles that celebrated both comfort and confidence, day to night.

A Legendary Opening and Finale: Coco Rocha Lights Up the Stage

Commanding the spotlight with unmatched elegance, Coco Rocha opened and closed the AVIDLOVE “Day & Night Spark” runway show, embodying the brand’s message of confidence, sensuality, and self-expression. 

For the show’s opening, Coco appeared in a piece from the “Lazy Morning Spark” collection — a soft, ethereal mesh nightdress with delicate floral lace detailing and a deep V neckline. Designed with breathable, skin-soft fabric and a flowing silhouette, the look struck a balance between relaxed elegance and subtle allure. Lace-trimmed side slits and adjustable spaghetti straps offered both comfort and visual intrigue, perfectly capturing the collection’s theme of effortless morning beauty.

Closing the night in the “Sweet Moonlight Spark” series, Coco returned in a shimmering satin and lace chemise that radiated romantic sophistication. With its floral lace halter neckline, scalloped trim, and a flattering, body-skimming cut, the gown exuded quiet glamour. The soft sheen of the fabric under runway lights evoked moonlight on skin — bringing the evening to a poetic, graceful close.

From start to finish, Coco’s appearances bookended the show with iconic presence, enhancing not just the style but the symbolic resonance of AVIDLOVE’s celebration of femininity in all its forms.

A Voice from the Brand: Redefining Lingerie’s Role

Speaking at the event, AVIDLOVE Chief Marketing Officer Sidney Sun shared insight into the brand’s evolving philosophy: “As one of Amazon's most beloved and trusted fashion lingerie brands, AVIDLOVE is committed to redefining what lingerie means to women, from comfort to confidence, from product to emotion. ‘Feel Every Spark’ represents more than a campaign — it marks a new chapter for us. Through innovation and care, we aim to light up more women’s lives across the globe, becoming their first choice for lingerie.”

This perspective underscored AVIDLOVE’s broader commitment to transforming lingerie from a functional garment into a vehicle for emotional and social empowerment.

Empowerment on the Runway: A Celebration of Diversity and Impact

Beyond the spotlight on Coco Rocha, the “Day & Night Spark” runway show brought together a remarkable lineup of guests and participants who added depth, diversity, and heart to the event — making it not just a fashion showcase, but a meaningful celebration of representation and empowerment.

Also gracing the stage were models and influencers from a wide range of backgrounds, skin tones, and body types. Their presence reflected AVIDLOVE’s dedication to inclusive beauty and a more realistic portrayal of femininity in fashion.

In the audience, leaders from the Know Your Lemons Foundation joined the event in support of the ongoing partnership with AVIDLOVE. As part of its continued partnership with the Know Your Lemons Foundation, AVIDLOVE launched the Pink Limited Edition Series — a soft pink lingerie line supporting breast health education. From October to December, 10% of proceeds go directly to the foundation. Each purchase includes a self-exam guide and a heart-healing lucky card, blending fashion with purpose.

From celebrated influencers in the plus-size and Latinx communities to health advocates and fashion-forward voices, the diverse cast of runway and event participants helped amplify the core message of the night: that true beauty thrives in authenticity, inclusivity, and purpose.

A New Chapter for AVIDLOVE

The “Day & Night Spark” runway show marked more than just AVIDLOVE’s debut on the Global fashion stage — it signaled the beginning of a bold new chapter for the brand. Through striking collections, a celebration of diverse beauty, and meaningful partnerships, the event captured AVIDLOVE’s evolving mission: to empower women not only through beautifully crafted lingerie, but through purpose-driven storytelling and inclusive representation. With a clear vision to become a trusted global brand, AVIDLOVE is redefining lingerie as a space where comfort meets confidence, and where fashion becomes a force for connection, care, and empowerment.

About AVIDLOVE

Through striking collections, a celebration of diverse beauty, and meaningful partnerships, the event captured AVIDLOVE’s evolving mission: to empower women not only through beautifully crafted lingerie, but through purpose-driven storytelling and inclusive representation. With a clear vision to become a trusted global brand, AVIDLOVE is redefining lingerie as a space where comfort meets confidence, and where fashion becomes a force for connection, care, and empowerment. For more information, visit avidlove.com.

Media Contact

Dana Li
pr@avidlove.com

XlentPay, an innovative all-in-one digital finance platform, launches in Canada today, setting a new standard of speed, simplicity, and security in money management. Built for both personal and business use, XlentPay offers a seamless mobile experience that combines smart financial tools with regulatory-grade compliance.

From paying bills and getting paid to tracking spending and managing cash flow, XlentPay makes it simple — all in one sleek, user-friendly app.

“We didn’t just build another digital finance app — we built a modern money platform for the way Canadians live and work today,” said João Monteiro, CEO of XlentPay. “XlentPay is fast, transparent, and flexible — whether you're managing your personal finances or running your own business.”

Now available on the Apple Store and Google Play, the XlentPay app gives individuals and entrepreneurs powerful digital tools to manage money smarter. Open an account in minutes, send and receive funds, track real-time insights, and skip the hassles of traditional banking — no branches, no paperwork, no waiting.

Key Features:

• Fast account setup – Open in minutes, fully online
• Multicurrency accounts – CAD, USD, EUR, GBP, AED & BRL
• Virtual and physical cards – Spend globally, your way
• Real-time insights – Smarter money management
• Low fees, no surprises – Transparent pricing you can trust
• 24/7 support – Help whenever you need it

XlentPay is a fully authorized Money Services Business (MSB) in Canada, registered with FINTRAC under MSB Registration Number C100000337. The platform complies with Canadian financial regulations to ensure security, transparency, and peace of mind for users.

“We take compliance seriously. Being FINTRAC-registered isn’t just a requirement — it’s a reflection of our commitment to trust and accountability,” added Andreas Orphanides, chief compliance officer of XlentPay. “Our users deserve a digital finance experience that feels modern without compromising on safety.”

XlentPay enters the market at a time when demand for digital-first financial solutions is rapidly growing. With Canadian consumers and small business owners increasingly seeking alternatives to legacy banking models, XlentPay offers a smarter, simpler, and more empowered way to manage money — built from the ground up with the user in mind.

About XlentPay

XlentPay empowers businesses and retail customers with cutting-edge digital finance solutions. By offering secure, transparent, and seamless financial services, the platform redefines the user experience through advanced multi-currency management, intuitive digital accounts, real-time financial insights, and tailored business tools. Designed for a fast-moving global marketplace, XlentPay provides the technology and infrastructure businesses need to thrive — especially where traditional banking falls short. Led by seasoned experts in payments, banking, and technology, XlentPay was built to tackle the challenges of modern financial operations, enabling even high-risk industries to operate with greater control, transparency, and efficiency. Its mission is to deliver a secure, innovative, and globally accessible digital finance experience that empowers individuals and businesses alike. Fully authorized by FINTRAC in Canada under MSB Registration Number C100000337, XlentPay complies with all Canadian regulations, ensuring the highest standards of security, transparency, and trust. Learn more at xlentpay.com.

Media Contact

Andreas Georgiou
press@xlentpay.com

Howly is thrilled to announce the expansion of its platform to offer real-time expert guidance for home appliances alongside its existing technology, auto, and legal support services. With this expansion, customers can get help from vetted, highly-qualified technical experts for devices, phones, or appliances within minutes using Howly’s user-friendly website.

The new offering addresses the vulnerability of conventional troubleshooting methods for home appliances, which rely on manual textbooks, web surfing, or video tutorials that do not necessarily apply to a person's specific situation. These approaches typically lead to conflicting advice, time wastage, and even lethal mistakes.

To highlight the contrast, imagine two scenarios. In the first scenario, the user frantically searches online for ideas to fix an urgent issue with their washing machine. That path typically involves hours of trial and error, visiting forums, or watching video tutorials. In the second scenario, a client connects with a Howly expert who provides step-by-step instructions particular to the very specific model and problem. The expert also explains the reason behind every step in order to reduce risk and accelerate resolution.

A recurring user complaint has been frustrating manuals that omit important information, are in the wrong language, or contain technical terms the user doesn’t understand. By contrast, Howly's experts can offer solutions for specific equipment and circumstances, thereby avoiding some of the most common traps such as voided warranties or hardware damage from improper procedures.

The second distinction is cost efficiency. One subscription from Howly grants access to a large pool of professionals across multiple areas for one set monthly price. While users may still incur extra costs, such as replacement parts and technician visits, they can rest assured that their appliance is fixed correctly and get back to living their lives.

What also sets the service apart is its method of communication. Instead of providing hard-to-understand, and possibly incorrect instructions, Howly experts explain not just what to do but why it needs to be done. This makes it easier for users to see the reasoning behind each step taken and builds confidence, all while avoiding unnecessary dependency on external guidance.

The implementation of home appliance support is a strategic step towards making problem-solving easy and pain-free to continue Howly's mission. Amidst a new tech-centered world, saturated with possible hitches and glitches, Howly aims to provide instant expert assistance that is accessible and reliable.

About Howly

Howly is a subscription-based service offering live expert assistance in consumer electronics, home appliances, automobiles, legal, and document services. Subscribers have access to verified experts who deliver individualized guidance and explanations in real time. For more information, visit howly.com.

Media Contact

Anastasiia Stadnik
pr@howly.com
+1 888-831-1776

EchoTwin AI today announced a pioneering collaboration with Tajmee’e, Tadweer Group’s dedicated waste collection subsidiary, to pilot next-generation artificial intelligence for urban environmental monitoring in Abu Dhabi. Over the next three months, Tajmee’e will deploy EchoTwin AI’s advanced spatial analytics and compliance technology, aiming to set new standards for operational efficiency and sustainability across its collection fleet.

The initiative centers on EchoTwin AI's CityView platform, which leverages cutting-edge AI—including sophisticated visual language models (VLM)—to instantly scan and interpret urban environments. This technology identifies a range of waste management challenges, such as bin overflow, sand build-up, and unauthorized dumping, through precise scene recognition and context-aware analysis. Select Tajmee’e vehicles will be equipped with EchoTwin’s intelligent systems, enabling real-time oversight of cleanliness and environmental quality throughout Abu Dhabi. The partnership highlights Tadwee Group’s aligned with strategic ambition of diverting 80% of waste from Abu Dhabi landfill by 2030.

Company leaders emphasized that this pilot project is more than a technical upgrade for Abu Dhabi—it’s a stride toward a much larger data-driven progress and smarter city management future. By integrating live analytics, Tajmee’e plans to boost transparency, accelerate response times, and contribute to Abu Dhabi’s long term strategic vision for sustainable, cleaner and safer urban living for all citizens. EchoTwin AI will oversee the installation process and provide performance analytics, ensuring tangible outcomes and insights upon completion of the pilot.

Chris Carson, CEO of EchoTwin AI, said: “We are honoured to collaborate with Tajmee’e in this important initiative. Our goal is to demonstrate how real-time spatial intelligence can transform municipal fleet operations, strengthen compliance, and support the development of cleaner, more sustainable cities.”

Ashly Alex, CEO of Tajmee’e, said: “This partnership reflects Tajmee’e’s commitment to innovation and continuous improvement in service delivery. By adopting AI and real-time analytics, we aim to enhance visibility across our operations and improve response times to waste and environmental issues. The initiative also aligns with Abu Dhabi’s wider vision to advance sustainability, operational efficiency, and the use of emerging technologies in environmental management.”

Matt Rogers, Executive Director of Technology and Digital at Tadweer Group, commented: “Technology is one of the foundational pillars of Tadweer Group’s operations and a driving force behind our ambition to modernise the waste management sector. This mindset is reflected across our operations at Tajmee’e, our state-of-the-art waste collection subsidiary. This pilot is an opportunity to harness the true power of advanced data analytics and AI to transform how waste is monitored, collected, and managed. This initiative is a step toward building smarter, cleaner cities and positioning Abu Dhabi at the forefront of digital innovation in circular waste management.”

About EchoTwin AI

EchoTwin AI is a leader in infrastructure intelligence, redefining how cities are managed. Powered by a proprietary visual intelligence engine with full spatial reasoning, EchoTwin transforms municipal fleets into mobile urban sensors—creating living digital twins that provide real-time insights into infrastructure, compliance, and safety. By enabling municipalities to proactively monitor, predict, and resolve issues, EchoTwin helps build resilient, self-healing, and sustainable urban ecosystems. More than “smart cities,” EchoTwin is advancing the era of cognitive cities—urban environments with the awareness to see, think, and act on challenges in real time. Learn more at www.echotwin.ai.

About Tadweer Group

Tadweer Group, part of ADQ, an Abu Dhabi-based holding company, is leading the way in promoting sustainable waste practices and establishing new benchmarks for the circular economy. The company’s strategic vision is aimed at revolutionizing waste management by unlocking the value of waste.

As the sole custodian of waste management in Abu Dhabi, Tadweer Group is committed to deploying advanced technologies and fostering strategic partnerships in support of the UAE's sustainability objectives, working towards its goal of diverting 80% of Abu Dhabi’s waste away from landfill by 2030. In 2025, the organization also launched Tajmee’e, a world-class, AI-powered waste collection service with the aim to build a cleaner and more sustainable future for the Emirate. In addition to its commitment to Abu Dhabi, Tadweer Group has ambitious international goals, striving to make significant contributions to sustainable waste management beyond the UAE.

For more information, visit www.tadweer.ae.

Media Contact

Chris Carson
CEO, EchoTwin AI
chris.carson@echotwin.ai

The divide between German thoroughness and Anglo-American speed represents one of global business's most persistent cultural tensions. Where Silicon Valley startups proudly launch minimum viable products and iterate rapidly, many German firms prioritize comprehensive planning before market entry. This philosophical difference, though far from universal, continues to shape international commerce, creating both friction and opportunity in an increasingly interconnected economy.

Yet reducing this to simple stereotypes misses crucial nuance. Germany hosts thriving startup ecosystems in Berlin and Munich, while American aerospace and pharmaceutical companies exemplify Germanic meticulousness in their decades-long development cycles. Understanding these tendencies requires examining their historical roots, current manifestations, and evolving future.

Historical Foundations: More Than Stereotypes

Germany's reputation for engineering excellence emerged from specific historical circumstances. The post-war Wirtschaftswunder (economic miracle) demanded products that could compete globally based on quality rather than price. Companies like Volkswagen, Siemens, and Bosch built their international reputations on products designed for long-term reliability, turning the ‘Made in Germany’ label into a symbol of trust. This was not merely a preference but an economic necessity for a small, war-damaged nation that needed to maximize the value of every export.

The data supports this strategic focus. According to Germany Trade and Invest (GTAI), German companies hold 16% of global mechanical engineering markets despite representing only 1% of the global population. The Fraunhofer Institute reports that German manufacturing defect rates average 3.4 per million opportunities, compared to 6.8 in the United States and 8.2 in the United Kingdom. German products command price premiums averaging 20% above global competitors, according to Roland Berger analysis, justified by superior reliability and longevity.

This focus on quality extends beyond manufacturing. The German Mittelstand—small and medium-sized enterprises forming the economy's backbone—often dominate narrow global niches through exhaustive specialization. Screw manufacturer Würth controls 40% of the global market for specialized fasteners, while Krones holds 25% of the bottling equipment market. These hidden champions succeeded through patient refinement, not rapid expansion.

However, painting all German businesses with the same brush ignores significant exceptions. Berlin-based incubator Rocket Internet built its empire by rapidly cloning successful American business models. Founder Oliver Samwer explicitly rejected traditional German methodicism: "There's nothing wrong with copying if you execute better." Zalando revolutionized European e-commerce through aggressive experimentation and market testing, burning through €2 billion before achieving profitability—anathema to traditional German business philosophy. Fintech startup N26 achieved unicorn status by iterating quickly rather than perfecting slowly, launching in new markets within weeks rather than years.

Similarly, characterizing all Anglo-American firms as "move fast and break things" adherents overlooks numerous counterexamples. Boeing typically spends 7 to 10 years developing new aircraft models, with the 787 Dreamliner alone requiring over $32 billion in development costs over a decade. Johnson & Johnson averages 12 years to bring pharmaceuticals to market, conducting trials with ‘Germanic’ thoroughness. General Electric's gas turbines undergo thousands of hours of testing, with individual components assessed for 30-year lifecycles. These companies succeed through meticulous planning, not Silicon Valley speed.

Contemporary Manifestations: A Spectrum, Not a Binary

Modern business practices reveal a spectrum of approaches rather than a simple dichotomy. Research by INSEAD business school examining 500 product launches across industries found that German companies averaged 24 months from conception to market, while American firms averaged 14 months, and British companies 16 months. Yet variance within countries often exceeded variance between them: German software companies averaged just 8 months, while American medical device manufacturers averaged 36 months.

The automotive industry illustrates this complexity perfectly. Traditional German automakers like Mercedes-Benz and BMW typically maintain five to seven-year development cycles for new models, with extensive testing protocols covering millions of kilometers. American electric vehicle manufacturer Tesla compresses this to two to three years through rapid prototyping and over-the-air updates. Yet Volkswagen's new electric vehicle division, led by former BMW executive Herbert Diess, deliberately adopted Tesla-style agility, launching the ID.3 in just three years. Meanwhile, Ford's electric F-150 underwent traditional lengthy testing, including 500,000 miles of durability trials in extreme conditions.

Software development shows even greater nuance. Germany's software giant SAP built its dominance through comprehensive enterprise solutions requiring extensive customization and implementation projects often spanning 18–24 months. Yet younger German software companies like Celonis and Personio embrace agile methodologies and continuous deployment, pushing updates weekly rather than annually. Meanwhile, American financial software companies like Intuit combine rapid feature releases with ‘Germanic’ attention to accuracy and compliance, understanding that tax software errors carry severe consequences.

The startup ecosystem challenges traditional narratives. Berlin now ranks among Europe's top startup hubs, with German venture capital investments reaching €17.4 billion in 2023, according to EY research, representing a 300% increase from 2018. Many startups embrace fail-fast methodologies. Delivery Hero, Germany's food delivery giant, expanded to 50 countries through rapid market entry and quick pivots. Conversely, Silicon Valley increasingly recognizes that some sectors, such as healthcare, autonomous vehicles, and financial services, require more ‘Germanic’ thoroughness to navigate regulatory requirements and safety concerns. Waymo, Alphabet's self-driving subsidiary, has spent over 15 years and $30 billion developing its technology, rejecting pressure for premature commercialization.

Cross-Border Challenges: Where Cultures Collide

Cultural differences create real challenges in international collaboration, often manifesting in unexpected ways. McKinsey's 2023 survey of 200 cross-border joint ventures found 67% of German-Anglo partnerships cited "planning methodology differences" as primary friction points. German respondents reported frustration with what they perceived as inadequate preparation, while Anglo-American partners felt constrained by excessive analysis. These differences extend beyond planning and bureaucracy to communication styles, decision-making processes, and risk assessment frameworks.

A senior executive at a major German automotive supplier, speaking on condition of anonymity, described partnering with a British technology firm: "They wanted to start coding immediately and refine through customer feedback. Our engineers insisted on complete specifications first. We spent three months arguing about the development process before writing a single line of code. Both sides thought the other was being unreasonable."

These tensions manifest in measurable outcomes. European Business Review research found that German-American joint ventures took 40% longer to reach initial milestones than partnerships between culturally-similar nations, though they showed 25% lower failure rates after five years. This suggests that navigating cultural differences, while initially challenging, may produce more robust outcomes. The study tracked 150 partnerships from 2015–2023, finding that successful collaborations explicitly acknowledged and planned for cultural differences, creating hybrid processes that leveraged both approaches.

The COVID-19 pandemic unexpectedly highlighted these differences. Oxford University and AstraZeneca developed their vaccine through rapid iteration and parallel processing, a classic Anglo-American approach, conducting multiple trial phases simultaneously. BioNTech, the German company behind the Pfizer vaccine, maintained systematic development stages despite unprecedented urgency, though they compressed timelines through 24/7 operations. Both succeeded, demonstrating that different methodologies can achieve similar endpoints. Interestingly, BioNTech's Turkish-German founders, Uğur Şahin and Özlem Türeci, credited their success to combining German precision with entrepreneurial agility—a conscious cultural synthesis.

Institutional Factors: Why Differences Persist

Cultural business practices do not exist in isolation but emerge from broader institutional contexts. Germany's dual education system, combining classroom learning with apprenticeships, produces workers deeply trained in specific crafts. Approximately 1.3 million Germans enter apprenticeships annually, spending three to four years mastering particular skills. This creates a workforce oriented toward expertise and precision rather than flexibility and generalization.

Capital markets also reinforce cultural differences. German companies rely heavily on bank financing, with relationship banking encouraging long-term stability over rapid growth. The Hausbank system, where companies maintain decades-long relationships with primary banks, provides patient capital supporting methodical development. American firms, conversely, depend more on equity markets that demand quarterly results, incentivizing faster product cycles and visible progress. British markets fall between these extremes, with London's financial sector providing diverse funding options but emphasizing shorter-term returns than German banks.

Regulatory environments further shape business approaches. Germany's extensive worker protection laws, including (almost) mandatory works councils in companies with over 500 employees (if workers want it), necessitate thorough planning for changes. Codetermination laws requiring employee representation on supervisory boards mean German firms must build consensus before major decisions. American at-will employment and minimal consultation requirements enable rapid pivots. These structural differences make German companies more deliberate and American firms more agile.

Evolving Practices: Convergence and Differentiation

Globalization drives both convergence and differentiation in business practices. Multinational corporations increasingly adopt hybrid approaches, tailoring methodologies to specific challenges. German industrial giant Siemens maintains traditional thoroughness for critical infrastructure projects while embracing startup-style innovation labs for digital ventures. Their Next47 venture unit operates with Silicon Valley velocity, investing in startups and rapidly prototyping new technologies, while the core business remains methodical.

Academic research supports this hybridization trend. Professor Andreas Engelen from the University of Düsseldorf studied 150 German companies entering international markets between 2015–2023. He found successful firms consciously adapted their approach based on market context: maintaining German precision for technical products while adopting Anglo-American speed for consumer services. Companies that rigidly maintained home-country practices showed 35% lower international success rates than adaptive firms.

The data suggests younger generations may accelerate this convergence. A 2024 Deloitte survey of business students found that German respondents increasingly valued "adaptability" and "speed to market," while American and British students showed growing appreciation for "quality" and "long-term thinking." This generational shift could reshape national business cultures over coming decades, though institutional inertia may slow change.

Strategic Synthesis: Leveraging Both Approaches

Rather than viewing ‘German thoroughness’ and ‘Anglo-American speed’ as incompatible, successful organizations leverage both strategically. Amazon applies Germanic precision to its logistics infrastructure, planning fulfillment centers with obsessive detail while maintaining startup agility in service development. Their two-pizza teams can launch features within weeks, but warehouse automation projects undergo years of optimization.

German sportswear giant Adidas combines traditional product quality with rapid fashion cycles learned from American competitors. Their Speedfactory initiative attempted fully automated, localized production, enabling two-week concept-to-customer cycles—radical for a German manufacturer. Though ultimately discontinued, the experiment demonstrated German companies' willingness to challenge cultural defaults.

Consulting firm Roland Berger analyzed 50 successful cross-border acquisitions and identified key success factors. Companies that explicitly acknowledged cultural differences during integration planning showed 2.3 times higher success rates than those assuming cultural alignment. Most successful acquirers created dual-track processes: maintaining target company practices where speed mattered, while implementing their own standards where reliability was paramount. Cisco's acquisition of German company Kalpana succeeded by maintaining German engineering standards while accelerating market entry timelines.

Future Trajectories: Technology and Sustainability

Looking ahead, technological and environmental trends may reshape cultural business practices. Artificial intelligence and automation could reduce the speed-quality trade-off by enabling rapid iteration with fewer errors. Digital twins allow Germanic-style testing without slowing physical development. BMW uses digital twins to simulate millions of driving scenarios before building prototypes, combining thoroughness with speed. Agile methodologies, originally from software, increasingly influence traditional manufacturing, with Bosch implementing sprint-based development, even for physical products.

Climate change and sustainability demands may favor German-style long-term thinking. The European Union's Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive requires companies to consider multi-decade impacts, potentially spreading German planning culture globally. Tesla's success partly stems from Elon Musk's ‘Germanic’ obsession with manufacturing efficiency combined with Silicon Valley innovation speed, suggesting sustainability leaders need both approaches.

Conclusion: Embracing Complexity

The narrative of German thoroughness versus Anglo-American speed contains truth but obscures greater complexity. While cultural tendencies persist, influenced by historical legacies and institutional structures, successful companies increasingly transcend simple categorization. Modern business success requires cultural fluency, understanding when to apply which approach rather than dogmatically following one philosophy.

For international business practitioners, competitive advantage lies not in perfecting one approach but in fluidly moving between them. Companies that can be thoroughly ‘German’ when reliability matters and boldly experimental when speed counts will likely outperform those locked into single methodologies. As borders blur and businesses globalize, the winners will not be those who are most ‘German’ or ‘American’, but those sophisticated enough to be both, and neither, as circumstances demand.

Article provided by Thim Werner, CEO of BDG.

Meey Group, a pioneering force in Vietnam's real estate digital transformation, is accelerating its international IPO journey. In early October, the Group launched a series of strategic initiatives in the United States and Singapore, engaging with leading global financial and technology institutions. These moves underscore the firm's determination to integrate Vietnamese technology enterprises into the global capital markets and realize its vision of transparent and sustainable international listing.

Connecting with Global Capital Markets

On Oct. 7, Meey Group’s leadership team undertook a business mission to the United States, engaging with international partners across technology, finance, and advisory sectors. Notably, the delegation held meetings at Nasdaq MarketSite headquarters in New York to gain insights into international capital market operations, transparent information disclosure requirements, and governance standards for technology enterprises.

Hoang Mai Chung, chairman of the board of Meey Group, affirmed: “The IPO represents a strategic turning point in terms of positioning and credibility for Meey Group. This is a transformation process from a growth-stage technology company to an internationally standardized corporation — transparent, sustainable, and globally competitive.”

During the preparation phase, Meey Group has partnered with Loeb & Loeb LLP (USA) and YKVN (Vietnam), two leading law firms providing comprehensive legal advisory throughout the IPO process; alongside Marcum Asia, an international auditing firm with extensive expertise in the technology sector; and quality certification organizations including TÜV Nord (Germany) and the British Standards Institution (UK). Through these partnerships, Meey Group has perfected its governance system according to international standards, obtaining ISO 9001:2015 certification for quality management and ISO/IEC 27001 for information security, establishing a foundation for transparency and operational reliability.

Previously, on Oct. 3, Meey Group’s leadership participated in the Investor Track event organized by Golden Gate Ventures, a leading Southeast Asian venture capital fund, in Singapore. This forum brought together international investment funds, global technology corporations, and promising enterprises from the region.

At the event, Meey Group representatives had the opportunity to meet and exchange with senior leaders from world-leading corporations and numerous strategic investment funds. Significantly, Meey Group was the only Vietnamese technology enterprise present at this gathering, affirming its position and the international investment community’s interest in the comprehensive proptech ecosystem that Meey Group is building.

According to company representatives, participation in major financial forums enables Meey Group to directly access international investment networks, expand collaboration opportunities, and strengthen the image of Vietnamese technology enterprises in the eyes of the global financial community. This also provides a crucial foundation for Meey Group to progressively realize its international IPO roadmap, which has been planned well in advance.

The presence of Vietnamese technology enterprises at major global financial centers demonstrates a clear shift in integration mindset and the capacity to meet international standards. Meey Group’s proactive establishment of relationships with global financial institutions and certification organizations represents a critical foundation for advancing closer to the goal of listing on international markets.

Thorough Preparation for the Journey “Beyond Borders”

Meey Group has defined its international IPO as a long-term strategy, aimed at both expanding capital resources for development and elevating governance capabilities and transparency according to global standards. This proptech enterprise is implementing a methodical preparation roadmap, strictly adhering to international standards, with the objective of building a modern governance system that ensures confidence among domestic and international investors.

On its journey to expand scale and capabilities, Meey Group continues to develop a comprehensive proptech ecosystem, targeting the complete digitalization of Vietnam’s real estate value chain.

From its startup phase, Meey Group has identified technology and data as core values across its entire real estate financial technology ecosystem. Meey Group’s products, including Meey Map, Meey CRM, Meey 3D, Meey Atlas, and others, serve as tools for transactions, management, and providing data solutions, valuation, and market forecasting, creating unprecedented transparency in Vietnam’s real estate sector. The company's products have been deployed across numerous provinces and cities domestically and are gradually expanding throughout Southeast Asia.

The integration of AI into management, transactions, and real estate data analysis has enabled high automation rates, enhanced user experience, and improved operational efficiency. Investment in core technology platforms provides the foundation for Meey Group’s readiness to expand regionally and globally.

Chung shared: “The international IPO is an opportunity for Meey Group to introduce itself to the international investment community, demonstrate Vietnam’s technological capabilities, and commit to sustainable development. We are focused on upgrading governance standards, operating transparently, and professionalizing the entire system according to global standards.”

From a startup in the real estate technology sector, Meey Group is transforming into a technology corporation with international vision, laying the groundwork for a Vietnamese proptech model deeply integrated into global financial and technology markets. With its international IPO strategy, the enterprise has affirmed its internal capabilities and demonstrated the pioneering role of Vietnamese enterprises in the digital economy era.

Media Contact

Khanh Pham
truyenthong@meeyland.com

SMARTGOLF Inc. has unveiled the world’s first “Swing-to-Earn” system, where golfers earn digital rewards through their real swings. Unlike many conceptual blockchain projects, SmartGolf fuses DePIN (decentralized physical infrastructure network) and RWA (real-world asset) principles with physical sports training to create measurable, transparent performance value on-chain.

Founder Dr. Jongmin Kim explained, “The SmartGolf Token interprets golf swings through mathematical algorithms. It’s a unique DePIN-based model that transforms physical motion into verifiable digital rewards. This system doesn’t just gamify golf — it represents a shift toward a lifestyle where training itself becomes an asset.”

Using AI motion analysis and blockchain verification, SmartGolf allows players to improve their skills, track progress, and receive tokenized incentives via the SmartGolf AIX device and the SmartGolf mobile platform. The project bridges Web3 with real-world sports engagement, making golf accessible and rewarding across diverse regions.

Community growth has been especially strong across Africa, Southeast Asia, and South America, where young golfers view SmartGolf as a gateway to both sport and digital opportunity. In the U.S., PGA Lifetime Member Steve Parker remarked, “SmartGolf is simple to use and offers precise AI coaching. We call it the ‘Magic Wand’. Schools in Houston are already adopting it for training — and the integrated reward system adds a whole new motivation.”

SMARTGOLF Inc. is an AI-driven sports technology company connecting real-world performance analytics, AI coaching, and blockchain rewards. The SmartGolf Token (SGi) project has been audited by CertiK and verified by a professional law firm as a fully compliant Web3 ecosystem.

Certified Project Links:

Website: https://smartgolf.io
CoinMarketCap: https://coinmarketcap.com/currencies/smartgolftoken/
CoinGecko: https://www.coingecko.com/en/coins/smartgolftoken-sgi

Nonprescription Clinical announced their new three-step, pharmaceutical-grade GLP-1 Weight Loss Toolkit today. The nonprescription program offers an alternative to GLP-1 injectables, eliminating the need for doctor visits and pharmacy prescriptions while avoiding common side effects such as constipation, stomach pain, diarrhea, muscle loss, and fatigue.

“Our nonprescription option is far superior to prescription weight loss alternatives on the market today, not only because it provides more pounds lost, but sustainable results without sacrificing your health or lifestyle,” states Austin Hornsby, Nonprescription Clinical's vice president of international sales and marketing. “The GLP-1 Toolkit activates your body’s natural fat-burning-system to flat-out alleviate hunger and increase energy without stimulants in a simple, natural and accessible way.”

“There are no restrictions,” Hornsby continued. “Unlike the injectables, we treat children, airline pilots, public service workers — even a woman who just wants to lose 10 pounds and fit into her wedding dress. They can all be our patients. There are three products in the monthly toolkit: two capsules and a tasteless powder that can be mixed into any liquid. Taken daily, it’s such a powerful appetite suppressant that just one ingredient, in a published 10-week double-blind clinical study, produced an average 28.1-pound weight loss and 6.7 inches off the waistline — compared to a 21-pound weight loss from popular GLP-1 prescription injections.”

In addition to the nonprescription GLP-1 weight loss medication, the toolkit also includes:

• Nonprescription non-narcotic pain relief: Nonprescription Clinical’s pain relief works with the body’s natural receptors. It is a pharmaceutical-grade, non-narcotic solution that is non-addictive, effective, and prescription-free. Unlike narcotics that require ongoing doctor visits and refill restrictions, this non-narcotic relief is available directly when needed. Per recent CDC data, there were over 105 overdose deaths in 2023. This product was developed by world-renowned, board-certified pain specialist, Dr. Scott Martin, MD who used it successfully to transition 300 drug addicts who were dependent on high-dose narcotics off their medications cold turkey without withdrawal symptoms.

• Nonprescription non-surgical skin tightening: This is the only FDA-approvedmedical device for skin tightening, weight and fat reduction, cellulite elimination, body contouring, and fat reduction.

“In addition to many other lasting side effects, people may not know that 40% of weight loss with a prescription GLP-1 can be muscle loss, and 30 to 60% of patients on prescription GLP-1 stop within the first year because of the gastrointestinal side effects,” states Dr. Martin. “The nonprescription GLP-1 weight-loss toolkit is about how you holistically maintain your health, and I put my reputation on the line for this product.”

These products are not, and never will be, available in retail stores or online in any fashion. They are available exclusively from Nonprescription Clinical's partner offices soon to be located throughout the United States. Nonprescription Clinical is actively seeking entrepreneurs to partner with and open offices in their own areas. An investment of approximately $100,000 liquid investment required.

To learn more, visit nonprescriptionclinical.com today.

About Nonprescription Clinical

Based on the need to provide alternative, natural solutions for weight loss, pain management, and loose skin removal, Nonprescription Clinical, LLC was formed by a group of medical, business, and world-class marketing professionals working together over a period of 18 years.

Our GLP-1 Toolkit focuses on natural thermogenic fat metabolism to regulate appetite signaling, enhance cellular energy production and promote metabolic balance at the mitochondrial level. The nonprescription, non-narcotic, and non-addictive pain treatment is available when needed without ongoing doctor visits, and their nonprescription skin-tightening, red infrared light therapy wakes up cells, boosts metabolism, and helps the body naturally burn stored fat for energy in quick 15–20-minute sessions.

To learn more about these unique, natural solutions, visit nonprescriptionclinical.com or call (702) 714-3100.

Disclaimer

All information provided is for informational and educational purposes only. It is not intended to serve as medical advice, diagnosis, treatment, or a recommendation for or against the use of prescription GLP-1 medications or any other medical treatments. The content presented herein should not be used as a substitute for professional medical consultation, diagnosis, or treatment from a qualified healthcare provider. Always seek the advice of your physician or other licensed medical professional with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or before starting, stopping, or modifying any medication or treatment plan. Nonprescription Clinical, LLC disclaims any liability for the decisions made or actions taken by individuals based on the information contained within. Some testimonials shown may have been compensated for their time. Any statements made have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

Media Contact

Austin Hornsby
VP of Sales & Marketing, Nonprescription Clinical
corporate@nonprescriptionclinical.com
+1 702-714-3100

As Iceland’s low-cost airline Fly Play abruptly ceases operations, thousands of travelers have found their Icelandic adventures suddenly on hold. In response, Campervan Iceland, one of the country’s leading camper rental companies, has announced a customer-first policy designed to ease the disruption.

“Even if your reservation was non-refundable, we’re allowing customers to keep their booking fee for up to one year and use it toward a future trip,” said a spokesperson for Campervan Iceland. “We know many visitors have been dreaming of exploring Iceland’s landscapes for months — and we don’t want that dream to be lost because of an airline’s bankruptcy.”

Fly Play, founded in 2019, had become a popular option for travelers seeking affordable flights to Iceland and transatlantic routes to Europe and North America. The airline officially ceased operations on September 29, 2025, leaving hundreds of passengers stranded and disrupting travel plans for many who had booked tours, hotels, and rental vehicles across the island.

Campervan Iceland’s decision to implement flexible rebooking options comes at a critical moment for Iceland’s tourism industry — a sector that relies heavily on international visitors and seasonal flight routes. By allowing travelers to rebook their campervan rentals within the next 12 months at no extra cost, the company aims to help visitors keep their Iceland plans alive despite the current uncertainty.

“Our priority is simple: to stand by travelers during uncertain times,” the spokesperson added. “This is not just about bookings — it’s about keeping trust and hope alive for those who still want to experience Iceland.”

Industry experts have noted that Fly Play’s collapse highlights the volatility of post-pandemic air travel, especially among low-cost carriers facing high fuel prices and seasonal fluctuations. Despite these challenges, Iceland’s tourism sector has shown resilience, supported by strong domestic operators such as Campervan Iceland, which continue to adapt to global travel disruptions with customer-oriented solutions.

“Iceland has faced many external shocks over the past decade — from volcanic eruptions to economic turbulence — yet its appeal as a destination remains strong,” said the spokesperson. “We believe that by showing flexibility and understanding, we can help maintain travelers’ confidence and contribute to Iceland’s reputation as a welcoming and reliable destination.”

Campervan Iceland’s initiative has been well received by both domestic and international travelers. The company encourages affected customers to reach out directly via its website or customer service channels to discuss rebooking options. It also advises passengers who booked through travel agencies or used credit cards to contact their providers for potential compensation regarding flight cancellations.

By taking a proactive stance, Campervan Iceland not only supports its customers but also reinforces the collaborative spirit that defines Iceland’s tourism ecosystem — where airlines, local operators, and travelers share the same goal: keeping Iceland open and accessible to the world.

About Campervan Iceland

Campervan Iceland is a leading camper rental company offering travelers the freedom to explore Iceland’s stunning landscapes at their own pace. With a diverse fleet of modern, fully equipped campervans and motorhomes, the company provides an all-in-one travel experience for adventure seekers year-round. Committed to comfort, safety and sustainability, Campervan Iceland helps visitors discover Iceland’s natural wonders — from waterfalls and glaciers to volcanoes and hot springs — with flexibility and peace of mind. For more information, visit www.campervaniceland.com.

Customers affected by the Fly Play bankruptcy are encouraged to contact Campervan Iceland directly by email or telephone, where the company’s support team is prioritizing all related inquiries. The company has reinforced its customer service capacity to ensure every affected traveler receives personalized assistance and a swift response, reflecting its ongoing commitment to transparency and care.

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Campervan Iceland
info@campervaniceland.com

Unlisted, a groundbreaking digital real estate community focused on the 98% of homes that aren’t for sale—yet, today announced that Jaclyn Mason of The HEIDER Company at TTR Sotheby’s International Realty has joined the platform as a Local Expert for buyers and homeowners in Boston, representing the 20016 ZIP code. Mason joins other Sotheby’s International Realty colleagues, notably Daniel Heider and Melanie Hayes of The HEIDER Company.

Unlisted’s technology is designed to open up possibilities for everyone in the real estate ecosystem: buyers, homeowners, and agents alike. Buyers gain new ways to discover homes they love beyond what’s listed on the MLS. Homeowners gain tools to better understand interest in their property and connect with potential buyers. Real estate professionals gain a tool that elevates their expertise and brings more possibilities into view for their clients.

Unlisted uses publicly available data to create a digital property profile for every home in the country. These records can be quickly searched and organized into curated lists of homes that meet a buyer’s criteria. Though the properties are not for sale, buyers can join a Waitlist for their favorite homes, creating new possibilities for buyers and agents to connect and giving homeowners options they may not have considered.

Each vetted real estate professional that partners with Unlisted receives an agent profile linked to every home in their ZIP code. Only one agent is selected per ZIP, highlighting their expertise and credibility in that market. As Unlisted continues to expand this network nationwide, the goal remains the same: to provide buyers, homeowners, and agents with a platform built on connection, expertise, and meaningful insights.

Jaclyn Mason, a Washington native and Principal of Mason Design LLC, brings a unique blend of real estate expertise, artistic sensibility, and deep local knowledge to the nation’s capital. Specializing in luxury sales across Northwest DC, Jaclyn combines her background in art and interior design with extensive market insight to guide clients with sophistication and precision. Her track record includes landmark sales in Georgetown, Kalorama, Spring Valley, and Wesley Heights, along with industry recognition such as Best of Zillow and the GCAAR Sales Award. Licensed in DC, Maryland, and Virginia, Jaclyn is known for her professionalism, integrity, and design-driven approach to helping clients achieve their goals.

“My passion is helping clients find not only the right home, but the right fit for their lifestyle and vision,” said Mason. “Unlisted gives me another way to be a resource for homeowners and buyers in DC, opening the door to opportunities that might otherwise remain hidden.”

“Jaclyn’s reputation as a trusted leader in Washington real estate is matched by her commitment to excellence and community. We’re proud to have her represent ZIP code 20016 on Unlisted.” said Katie Hill, founder and CEO of Unlisted.

To learn more about Unlisted, visit UnlistedHomes.com. For Unlisted for Agents, visit UnlistedHomes.com/Agents.

To learn more about Jaclyn Mason, visit her Unlisted Profile or her website.

About Unlisted

Unlisted focuses on the 98% of homes that aren’t for sale—yet. The company empowers home buyers to join the Waitlist for homes they love that aren’t for sale—in other words, unlisted. At the same time, homeowners collect a Waitlist of interested buyers for whenever the time comes to sell, giving everyone a head start. Unlisted also allows homeowners to control how their home is presented online; they can create a stunning up-to-date property profile that shows off the home’s best features and attracts more interest. With more time and more connection, Unlisted is a more human way to explore real estate that drives better outcomes for all. For more information, visit UnlistedHomes.com.

Media Contact

Sophia Jacomet
sophia@unlistedinc.com

The Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) has launched the Global Audit Committee Center in Washington, D.C., positioning it as a first-of-its-kind global hub for strengthening audit committees, shaping regulations, and equipping members with advisory tools, best practices, and training.

The initiative comes amid what the IIA described as a “critical gap” in resources for audit committee members, particularly standardized policies, oversight training, and frameworks that help boards navigate their fiduciary responsibilities. By centralizing guidance, the Center aims to enhance board effectiveness and reinforce corporate governance worldwide.

As part of the rollout, the IIA appointed Abdullah Saleh Alshebeili, the CEO of the Saudi Authority of Internal Auditors and Secretary-General of the Arab Confederation of Internal Auditors, as Chairman of the Center’s board. His appointment underscores the IIA’s intent to bring together subject-matter experts from across the globe to strengthen audit committee structures, reinforce governance frameworks, and advance international best practices.

The Center’s initial focus will be on roughly 1,500 audit committee members within Fortune 500 companies, a key segment of an estimated global base of 165,000. Plans call for expansion through partnerships with professional institutes and associations, with training delivered in multiple languages to broaden accessibility.

The IIA said the Center will provide strategic guidance, curated educational resources, and high-level events designed to boost board confidence and strengthen ties between audit committees and internal audit executives. The launch also reflects priorities set out in the Internal Audit Vision 2035, which urges closer alignment between audit committees and internal audit executives.

By establishing the Center in Washington, the IIA is betting that a more structured approach to oversight will gain traction among global boards, particularly as investors and regulators press for higher standards of governance.

Media Contact

Ahmed Gari
info@iaicdacademy.org