KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 23 (Bernama) -- Project B, a global sports platform, has appointed William Kim as Chief Lifestyle Officer to lead its premium lifestyle business across merchandise, brand collaborations and cultural partnerships.
The appointment comes as Project B expands across Europe, Asia and the Americas, as it builds a premium cultural platform that integrates sport, fashion and community.
Project B Co-Founder, Geoff Prentice said the platform is being developed with an uncompromising focus on quality, with collections crafted from natural fabrics and designed and developed in-house to ensure end-to-end control of standards.
“William understands how to build brands that live beyond the game, and his global perspective and design sensibility will be instrumental as we scale,” he said in a statement.
Meanwhile, Kim said the company is building a long-term model designed for the next generation of athletes and fans, beginning with the creation of high-quality products using natural fibres for both on-court and everyday use.
He added that Project B is applying the same discipline and operational control as a luxury house, overseeing design, supply chain, distribution and the overall brand experience holistically.
In his new role, Kim will lead Project B’s global lifestyle strategy, integrating sport, fashion and community into a unified brand identity centred on quality and iconic design. He will oversee the development of high-performance apparel for athletes using natural fibres, elevated lifestyle collections for fans, and brand collaborations linked to host cities and culture-defining partners.
Kim will also shape an artificial intelligence-driven commerce model built for a streaming-first and social-native platform, ensuring product, distribution and brand experience operate cohesively across markets.
Project B said the appointment underscores its commitment to building a global cultural platform that outfits both players and fans with high-quality, natural and responsibly produced textiles as it enters new international markets.
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Monday, 23 February 2026
PROJECT B APPOINTS WILLIAM KIM TO LEAD GLOBAL LIFESTYLE STRATEGY
EXPEREO TO DELIVER FULLY MANAGED CONNECTIVITY SOLUTION FOR KINGSPAN INSULATION
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 23 (Bernama) -- Expereo, a managed Network as a Service (NaaS) provider, has been selected by Kingspan Insulation to deliver a fully managed connectivity solution across its global operations.
Expereo’s solution enables Kingspan Insulation to consolidate its complex network of disparate Internet Service Providers (ISPs) into a single, centralised, fully managed solution, enhancing visibility, compliance, and operational agility.
“Global enterprises often struggle with fragmented networks that slow growth and increase risk. Our managed services and expereoOne platform provide the visibility, control, and agility Kingspan Insulation needs to support growth and innovation while reducing complexity and risk.
“With a single source of truth for all sites, services, and billing, Kingspan Insulation can scale confidently, stay compliant, and empower its team to focus on innovation and expansion,” said Expereo Chief Executive Officer, Ben Elms in a statement.
Kingspan Insulation manages a complex Wide Area Network (WAN) environment with 90 sites across multiple vendors, spanning 28 countries. This scale presents significant challenges in connectivity, compliance, and security, especially as the business shifts away from Multiprotocol Label Switching (MPLS) and increasingly embraces Software as a Service (SaaS) and cloud-based services.
Expereo’s scope includes the design, implementation, and management of the network through expereoOne, its NaaS platform, offering Kingspan a single global view of all services. The solution covers both current and future sites under one contract, providing regional support and enabling rapid scaling during acquisitions or operational changes.
Through expereoOne, Kingspan gains full visibility and control over its network—from ordering and billing to ticketing and auditing. The platform also delivers real-time performance insights and utilisation reporting, allowing the company to optimise resources, maintain security, and streamline operational processes.
Expereo now manages Kingspan Insulation’s underlay and overlay services, including SD-WAN, Dedicated Internet Access (DIA), and broadband, with Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite connectivity under consideration for future rapid deployments. The solution allows remote SD-WAN setups to be completed in less than 30 minutes, offering flexibility for urgent business needs without compromising performance.
The partnership follows a similar selection by Kingspan Light, Air + Water, the global provider of smoke control, fire safety, daylighting, ventilation, water management, and storage solutions, which also chose Expereo to deliver a fully managed connectivity solution for its worldwide operations.
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Expereo’s solution enables Kingspan Insulation to consolidate its complex network of disparate Internet Service Providers (ISPs) into a single, centralised, fully managed solution, enhancing visibility, compliance, and operational agility.
“Global enterprises often struggle with fragmented networks that slow growth and increase risk. Our managed services and expereoOne platform provide the visibility, control, and agility Kingspan Insulation needs to support growth and innovation while reducing complexity and risk.
“With a single source of truth for all sites, services, and billing, Kingspan Insulation can scale confidently, stay compliant, and empower its team to focus on innovation and expansion,” said Expereo Chief Executive Officer, Ben Elms in a statement.
Kingspan Insulation manages a complex Wide Area Network (WAN) environment with 90 sites across multiple vendors, spanning 28 countries. This scale presents significant challenges in connectivity, compliance, and security, especially as the business shifts away from Multiprotocol Label Switching (MPLS) and increasingly embraces Software as a Service (SaaS) and cloud-based services.
Expereo’s scope includes the design, implementation, and management of the network through expereoOne, its NaaS platform, offering Kingspan a single global view of all services. The solution covers both current and future sites under one contract, providing regional support and enabling rapid scaling during acquisitions or operational changes.
Through expereoOne, Kingspan gains full visibility and control over its network—from ordering and billing to ticketing and auditing. The platform also delivers real-time performance insights and utilisation reporting, allowing the company to optimise resources, maintain security, and streamline operational processes.
Expereo now manages Kingspan Insulation’s underlay and overlay services, including SD-WAN, Dedicated Internet Access (DIA), and broadband, with Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite connectivity under consideration for future rapid deployments. The solution allows remote SD-WAN setups to be completed in less than 30 minutes, offering flexibility for urgent business needs without compromising performance.
The partnership follows a similar selection by Kingspan Light, Air + Water, the global provider of smoke control, fire safety, daylighting, ventilation, water management, and storage solutions, which also chose Expereo to deliver a fully managed connectivity solution for its worldwide operations.
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WATCHTOWR, PWC HONG KONG TO STRENGTHEN PREEMPTIVE CYBER DEFENCE ACROSS APAC
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 23 (Bernama) -- Global Preemptive Exposure Management leader, watchTowr, has expanded its partnership with PwC Hong Kong (PwC) to continue delivering the watchTowr Platform as part of PwC’s Managed Security Service (MSS) offering.
“PwC’s team in Hong Kong knows what it takes to operate security programmes under real-world pressure. They trust the watchTowr Platform to continuously validate exposure and to move quickly when threats emerge,” said watchTowr Vice President of Global Partnerships and Enablement, Elvina Liow in a statement.
Meanwhile, PwC Hong Kong Partner of Cybersecurity and Privacy, Jenius Shieh said: “Our goal with this partnership is to democratise regional security. By combining PwC’s threat intelligence and incident response experience with the watchTowr Platform capabilities, we help clients translate emerging threats into practical defences.”
Since early 2024, the partnership has supported clients across critical infrastructure, enterprise, and higher education in Hong Kong, helping organisations move from reactive monitoring to preemptive resilience, prioritising what matters most.
The watchTowr Platform uses proactive threat intelligence, attacker telemetry, and automated validation to identify and confirm exploitable weaknesses across an organisation’s external footprint, giving defenders time to act before in-the-wild exploitation begins.
PwC operationalises these capabilities 24/7, translating technical findings into clear, actionable steps for security and business stakeholders.
A dedicated round-the-clock support model has been established to maximise client value, providing fast resolution and accelerating time-to-action when new threats emerge.
Building on the Hong Kong foundation, watchTowr and PwC plan to extend the managed service offering across the Asia Pacific (APAC) region, including Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Taiwan, and Thailand, setting a new standard for preemptive exposure management.
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“PwC’s team in Hong Kong knows what it takes to operate security programmes under real-world pressure. They trust the watchTowr Platform to continuously validate exposure and to move quickly when threats emerge,” said watchTowr Vice President of Global Partnerships and Enablement, Elvina Liow in a statement.
Meanwhile, PwC Hong Kong Partner of Cybersecurity and Privacy, Jenius Shieh said: “Our goal with this partnership is to democratise regional security. By combining PwC’s threat intelligence and incident response experience with the watchTowr Platform capabilities, we help clients translate emerging threats into practical defences.”
Since early 2024, the partnership has supported clients across critical infrastructure, enterprise, and higher education in Hong Kong, helping organisations move from reactive monitoring to preemptive resilience, prioritising what matters most.
The watchTowr Platform uses proactive threat intelligence, attacker telemetry, and automated validation to identify and confirm exploitable weaknesses across an organisation’s external footprint, giving defenders time to act before in-the-wild exploitation begins.
PwC operationalises these capabilities 24/7, translating technical findings into clear, actionable steps for security and business stakeholders.
A dedicated round-the-clock support model has been established to maximise client value, providing fast resolution and accelerating time-to-action when new threats emerge.
Building on the Hong Kong foundation, watchTowr and PwC plan to extend the managed service offering across the Asia Pacific (APAC) region, including Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Taiwan, and Thailand, setting a new standard for preemptive exposure management.
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Monday, 16 February 2026
HHI Becomes Southeast Asia’s First Integrated Mechanical and Chemical Plastic Recycler Awarded B Corp Certification
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 13 (Bernama) -- Heng Hiap Industries Sdn. Bhd. (HHI), Malaysia’s leading integrated plastic recycler and circular solutions provider, announced that it has become the first mechanical and chemical plastic recycler in Southeast Asia to receive B Corporation (B Corp) certification. This achievement follows the company’s successful grant allocation under the Domestic Investment Accelerator Fund for ESG (DIAF-ESG) by the Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA).
Verified by To-Cert Limited, the independent verification body appointed by B Lab, the certification recognises HHI’s commitment to high standards of social and environmental performance, transparent governance, and responsible business conduct. This milestone marks a significant step in Malaysia’s industrial transition toward a purpose-driven and sustainable economy.
MIDA’s initiative in advocating ESG adoption and practices to the local industry players, particularly Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and Mid-Tier Companies (MTCs), underlines the agency’s commitment to advancing the sustainability agenda for Malaysian businesses. Through fiscal incentives, advisory services, seminars and facilitation programmes, MIDA actively supports companies in adopting low-carbon technologies, improving resource efficiency, and building globally competitive green industries.
Datuk Sikh Shamsul Ibrahim Sikh Abdul Majid, CEO of MIDA, commented, “As a government agency entrusted to promote a sustainable investment ecosystem, MIDA will continue encourage companies to adopt ESG practices and support Malaysia’s net zero commitment by 2050. HHI’s B Corp certification exemplifies how innovation, social impact and sustainable manufacturing can drive the next generation of high-value green industries.”
Mr. Kian Seah, CEO of HHI, added, “This certification is not the end game but the foundation for circular trust. Every kilogram of recycled plastic now carries a story of inclusion, traceability, and verified impact. We are grateful for MIDA’s guidance, which has been invaluable in aligning our sustainability journey with Malaysia’s national industrial agenda.”
Setting a new industrial benchmark for circular transformation
HHI’s B Corp certification recognises nearly two decades of innovation in plastic recycling. The company pioneered a model that transforms post-consumer and ocean-bound plastic scrap into traceable, premium-grade recycled resins for the international markets, exporting to more than 40 countries.
HHI’s efforts translate the New Industrial Master Plan 2030 (NIMP 2030) and the National Industry ESG Framework into actionable business practices that support the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals, while advancing Malaysia’s economic growth alongside environmental stewardship.
While Mr. Thomas Ng, the Lead of B Market Builder Southeast Asia, the regional chapter of B Lab, highlighted, “HHI is a benchmark for manufacturing companies embedding circularity and inclusion into governance. Its B Corp journey shows how industrial recyclers can lead in delivering measurable positive impact.”
Driving investor confidence in Malaysia’s circular manufacturing future
With this certification, HHI joins a global community of more than ten thousand B Corps and remains among the few heavy industry companies in Asia recognised for measurable environmental and social outcomes.
HHI will continue expanding its Asia to Europe and the United States’ circular corridor, supplying verified recycled materials and compliance documentation to global brand owners navigating new international recycled content regulations.
By converting locally collected post-consumer and ocean-bound plastic scrap into feedstock for high-quality mechanical and chemical recycling, HHI demonstrates that Malaysia can deliver impact-verified materials at global scale.
For media inquiries, please refer to this link: https://shorturl.at/5W3z0
SOURCE: Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA)
FOR MORE INFORMATON, PLEASE CONTACT:
MIDA
Name: Mr. Syed Kamal Muzaffa Syed Hassan Sagaff
Director, Sustainability Division
Tel.: +603-2267 3636
Email: syedkamal@mida.gov.my
Heng Hiap Industries (HHI)
Name: Mactayren Jupiter
Marketing R& Corporate Communications
Tel: +6011-5171 5199
Email: mactayren@genashtim.com
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MIDA’s initiative in advocating ESG adoption and practices to the local industry players, particularly Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and Mid-Tier Companies (MTCs), underlines the agency’s commitment to advancing the sustainability agenda for Malaysian businesses. Through fiscal incentives, advisory services, seminars and facilitation programmes, MIDA actively supports companies in adopting low-carbon technologies, improving resource efficiency, and building globally competitive green industries.
Datuk Sikh Shamsul Ibrahim Sikh Abdul Majid, CEO of MIDA, commented, “As a government agency entrusted to promote a sustainable investment ecosystem, MIDA will continue encourage companies to adopt ESG practices and support Malaysia’s net zero commitment by 2050. HHI’s B Corp certification exemplifies how innovation, social impact and sustainable manufacturing can drive the next generation of high-value green industries.”
Mr. Kian Seah, CEO of HHI, added, “This certification is not the end game but the foundation for circular trust. Every kilogram of recycled plastic now carries a story of inclusion, traceability, and verified impact. We are grateful for MIDA’s guidance, which has been invaluable in aligning our sustainability journey with Malaysia’s national industrial agenda.”
Setting a new industrial benchmark for circular transformation
HHI’s B Corp certification recognises nearly two decades of innovation in plastic recycling. The company pioneered a model that transforms post-consumer and ocean-bound plastic scrap into traceable, premium-grade recycled resins for the international markets, exporting to more than 40 countries.
HHI’s efforts translate the New Industrial Master Plan 2030 (NIMP 2030) and the National Industry ESG Framework into actionable business practices that support the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals, while advancing Malaysia’s economic growth alongside environmental stewardship.
While Mr. Thomas Ng, the Lead of B Market Builder Southeast Asia, the regional chapter of B Lab, highlighted, “HHI is a benchmark for manufacturing companies embedding circularity and inclusion into governance. Its B Corp journey shows how industrial recyclers can lead in delivering measurable positive impact.”
Driving investor confidence in Malaysia’s circular manufacturing future
With this certification, HHI joins a global community of more than ten thousand B Corps and remains among the few heavy industry companies in Asia recognised for measurable environmental and social outcomes.
HHI will continue expanding its Asia to Europe and the United States’ circular corridor, supplying verified recycled materials and compliance documentation to global brand owners navigating new international recycled content regulations.
By converting locally collected post-consumer and ocean-bound plastic scrap into feedstock for high-quality mechanical and chemical recycling, HHI demonstrates that Malaysia can deliver impact-verified materials at global scale.
For media inquiries, please refer to this link: https://shorturl.at/5W3z0
SOURCE: Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA)
FOR MORE INFORMATON, PLEASE CONTACT:
MIDA
Name: Mr. Syed Kamal Muzaffa Syed Hassan Sagaff
Director, Sustainability Division
Tel.: +603-2267 3636
Email: syedkamal@mida.gov.my
Heng Hiap Industries (HHI)
Name: Mactayren Jupiter
Marketing R& Corporate Communications
Tel: +6011-5171 5199
Email: mactayren@genashtim.com
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Thursday, 12 February 2026
GITLAB VIRTUAL EVENT HIGHLIGHTS AGENTIC AI'S POTENTIAL FOR SOFTWARE DELIVERY
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 11 (Bernama) -- GitLab Inc, the intelligent orchestration platform for development, security and operations (DevSecOps), has hosted GitLab Transcend, an exclusive virtual event for technology leaders focused on the role of agentic artificial intelligence (AI) in modern software delivery.
The event showcased how software teams are orchestrating AI agents across the entire software development lifecycle to automate routine tasks, accelerate innovation and maintain enterprise-grade security, compliance and governance, according to a statement.
In a keynote address, GitLab Chief Executive Officer, Bill Staples highlighted what he described as the “AI paradox” in software delivery, noting that while AI tools can deliver up to 10 times productivity gains in coding, developers spend only about 52 minutes a day writing code, limiting overall delivery impact.
He said GitLab’s Intelligent Orchestration enables agentic AI automation across the full software lifecycle in alignment with organisational standards, workflows and compliance requirements.
Meanwhile, GitLab Chief Product and Marketing Officer, Manav Khurana outlined three core components of the company’s Intelligent Orchestration strategy, namely the Agentic Core, which combines the GitLab Duo Agent Platform with unified context to enable agentic AI across the lifecycle; Unified DevOps and Security to simplify end-to-end software delivery; and Enterprise Guardrails to provide deployment flexibility and operational control.
A customer session with Southwest Airlines discussed how the GitLab Duo Agent Platform supports the delivery of mission-critical software while maintaining the reliability and resilience required for round-the-clock airline operations.
Additional sessions featured customer results from organisations including Ericsson, Deutsche Telekom and Barclays, as well as a partner discussion with Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) on scaling enterprise deployments through pre-validated solutions combining GitLab’s orchestration capabilities with OCI infrastructure.
The event also included product demonstrations showing collaboration between software teams and AI agents across the development lifecycle, with visibility into the impact on software engineering performance metrics.
GitLab further announced the launch of a virtual hackathon, running through March 25, inviting developers to create and share custom AI agents and workflows, with selected projects to be featured in GitLab’s AI Catalog.
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The event showcased how software teams are orchestrating AI agents across the entire software development lifecycle to automate routine tasks, accelerate innovation and maintain enterprise-grade security, compliance and governance, according to a statement.
In a keynote address, GitLab Chief Executive Officer, Bill Staples highlighted what he described as the “AI paradox” in software delivery, noting that while AI tools can deliver up to 10 times productivity gains in coding, developers spend only about 52 minutes a day writing code, limiting overall delivery impact.
He said GitLab’s Intelligent Orchestration enables agentic AI automation across the full software lifecycle in alignment with organisational standards, workflows and compliance requirements.
Meanwhile, GitLab Chief Product and Marketing Officer, Manav Khurana outlined three core components of the company’s Intelligent Orchestration strategy, namely the Agentic Core, which combines the GitLab Duo Agent Platform with unified context to enable agentic AI across the lifecycle; Unified DevOps and Security to simplify end-to-end software delivery; and Enterprise Guardrails to provide deployment flexibility and operational control.
A customer session with Southwest Airlines discussed how the GitLab Duo Agent Platform supports the delivery of mission-critical software while maintaining the reliability and resilience required for round-the-clock airline operations.
Additional sessions featured customer results from organisations including Ericsson, Deutsche Telekom and Barclays, as well as a partner discussion with Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) on scaling enterprise deployments through pre-validated solutions combining GitLab’s orchestration capabilities with OCI infrastructure.
The event also included product demonstrations showing collaboration between software teams and AI agents across the development lifecycle, with visibility into the impact on software engineering performance metrics.
GitLab further announced the launch of a virtual hackathon, running through March 25, inviting developers to create and share custom AI agents and workflows, with selected projects to be featured in GitLab’s AI Catalog.
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Wednesday, 11 February 2026
REGASK UNVEILS AI-ASSISTED LABEL COMPLIANCE REVIEW FOR FASTER PRODUCT LAUNCHES
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 11 (Bernama) -- RegASK, an agentic artificial intelligence (AI) platform, has unveiled its AI-Assisted Label Compliance Review, a transformative capability that delivers comprehensive label compliance checks in seconds.
Label compliance checks, traditionally one of the most time-consuming and risk-prone steps in product commercialisation, can now be performed instantly, enabling faster product launches without compromising regulatory rigour.
RegASK Chief Product & Technology Officer, Amenallah Reghimi said its AI-Assisted Label Review and global regulatory database redefined operational excellence in compliance.
“Teams can now work with unprecedented speed, visibility, and confidence in their everyday compliance workflows,” said Reghimi.
With the new capability, teams can upload packaging artwork and validate it against regulations across key global markets, including the United States, the European Union, the United Kingdom and China.
According to a statement, the system delivers clear compliance assessments with actionable recommendations and pinpoints issues directly on the label using an interactive viewer, with every finding fully traceable through direct hyperlinks to the underlying source regulations.
The launch is supported by enhancements to RegASK’s core infrastructure, including a global regulatory database offering a 360-degree, chronological view of each regulation’s lifecycle. Teams can track changes from initial consultation to amendments and enforcement, ensuring compliance checks are always current.
By compressing review timelines, reducing rework, and eliminating avoidable delays, RegASK’s AI-Assisted Label Compliance Review fundamentally changes how organisations approach product launches, helping teams operate with regulatory compliance.
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Label compliance checks, traditionally one of the most time-consuming and risk-prone steps in product commercialisation, can now be performed instantly, enabling faster product launches without compromising regulatory rigour.
RegASK Chief Product & Technology Officer, Amenallah Reghimi said its AI-Assisted Label Review and global regulatory database redefined operational excellence in compliance.
“Teams can now work with unprecedented speed, visibility, and confidence in their everyday compliance workflows,” said Reghimi.
With the new capability, teams can upload packaging artwork and validate it against regulations across key global markets, including the United States, the European Union, the United Kingdom and China.
According to a statement, the system delivers clear compliance assessments with actionable recommendations and pinpoints issues directly on the label using an interactive viewer, with every finding fully traceable through direct hyperlinks to the underlying source regulations.
The launch is supported by enhancements to RegASK’s core infrastructure, including a global regulatory database offering a 360-degree, chronological view of each regulation’s lifecycle. Teams can track changes from initial consultation to amendments and enforcement, ensuring compliance checks are always current.
By compressing review timelines, reducing rework, and eliminating avoidable delays, RegASK’s AI-Assisted Label Compliance Review fundamentally changes how organisations approach product launches, helping teams operate with regulatory compliance.
-- BERNAMA
CLOUDERA POSTS STRONG FY26 RESULTS, ENTERS FY27 WITH AI PLATFORM MOMENTUM
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 11 (Bernama) -- Cloudera, the data and artificial intelligence (AI) platform company, has reported strong results for fiscal year 2026 (FY26) driven by solid growth, customer wins, expanded partnerships, and continued innovation.
The company closed FY26 with a strong fourth quarter, recording more than 50 per cent year-over-year growth in new and expansion business, robust annual recurring revenue growth, and over 100 per cent new logo growth in the fourth quarter across all regions.
Beginning fiscal year 2027 (FY27) with its annual Sales Kick-Off event, ELEVATE27, Cloudera said the results reflect rising enterprise demand for flexible and secure data and AI platforms that operate seamlessly across clouds, data centres and edge environments.
“This was a defining year for Cloudera. We delivered strong performance, expanded our ecosystem, and continued to innovate across our platform, all while staying true to our mission of bringing AI to data anywhere.
“As enterprises increasingly demand secure, flexible AI across all their environments, Cloudera is uniquely positioned to help them turn their data into trusted insights at scale. We are entering FY27 with strong momentum and an even stronger roadmap,” said Cloudera Chief Executive Officer, Charles Sansbury in a statement.
Cloudera said its momentum is underpinned by its ability to enable organisations to bring AI to data wherever it resides, helping enterprises unlock insights, strengthen security, improve efficiency and support mission-critical outcomes.
As its third acquisition in two years, the company’s acquisition of Taikun has strengthened its capabilities in managing Kubernetes and cloud infrastructure across hybrid and multi-cloud environments. The company also highlighted continued product innovation, including platform updates, enhancements to its open data lakehouse offering and new product releases.
In addition, Cloudera achieved several certifications for highly regulated industries and expanded its global partner ecosystem to help customers accelerate enterprise AI adoption, including collaborations with ServiceNow, Intel Corporation, Chainguard, Amazon Web Services and Dell Technologies.
The company’s performance and innovation were recognised with 45 global awards, alongside analyst recognition from The Forrester Wave. It also expanded its global footprint by opening new offices in San Jose and Saudi Arabia and hiring more than 570 employees across 30 countries.
Looking ahead, Cloudera will continue to invest in innovation across its data and AI portfolio. The company has already announced updates to its AI inferencing capabilities this year, extending them to on-premises data centres to support higher security requirements.
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The company closed FY26 with a strong fourth quarter, recording more than 50 per cent year-over-year growth in new and expansion business, robust annual recurring revenue growth, and over 100 per cent new logo growth in the fourth quarter across all regions.
Beginning fiscal year 2027 (FY27) with its annual Sales Kick-Off event, ELEVATE27, Cloudera said the results reflect rising enterprise demand for flexible and secure data and AI platforms that operate seamlessly across clouds, data centres and edge environments.
“This was a defining year for Cloudera. We delivered strong performance, expanded our ecosystem, and continued to innovate across our platform, all while staying true to our mission of bringing AI to data anywhere.
“As enterprises increasingly demand secure, flexible AI across all their environments, Cloudera is uniquely positioned to help them turn their data into trusted insights at scale. We are entering FY27 with strong momentum and an even stronger roadmap,” said Cloudera Chief Executive Officer, Charles Sansbury in a statement.
Cloudera said its momentum is underpinned by its ability to enable organisations to bring AI to data wherever it resides, helping enterprises unlock insights, strengthen security, improve efficiency and support mission-critical outcomes.
As its third acquisition in two years, the company’s acquisition of Taikun has strengthened its capabilities in managing Kubernetes and cloud infrastructure across hybrid and multi-cloud environments. The company also highlighted continued product innovation, including platform updates, enhancements to its open data lakehouse offering and new product releases.
In addition, Cloudera achieved several certifications for highly regulated industries and expanded its global partner ecosystem to help customers accelerate enterprise AI adoption, including collaborations with ServiceNow, Intel Corporation, Chainguard, Amazon Web Services and Dell Technologies.
The company’s performance and innovation were recognised with 45 global awards, alongside analyst recognition from The Forrester Wave. It also expanded its global footprint by opening new offices in San Jose and Saudi Arabia and hiring more than 570 employees across 30 countries.
Looking ahead, Cloudera will continue to invest in innovation across its data and AI portfolio. The company has already announced updates to its AI inferencing capabilities this year, extending them to on-premises data centres to support higher security requirements.
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Tuesday, 10 February 2026
CLOUDERA EXPANDS AI, ANALYTICS CAPABILITIES TO ON-PREMISES DATA CENTRES
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 10 (Bernama) -- Cloudera has expanded Cloudera AI Inference and Cloudera Data Warehouse with Trino to on-premises environments, enabling customers to run advanced artificial intelligence (AI) and analytics directly within their own data centres.
The data and AI platform company also announced enhanced AI and analytics capabilities within Cloudera Data Visualization to streamline AI workflows across cloud, edge, and data centre environments.
Cloudera Chief Product Officer, Leo Brunnick said the expansion provides customers with greater control and flexibility, with AI and analytics now accessible where critical data is stored.
“Organisations can securely deploy AI and analytics exactly where their most critical data resides, enabling them to drive innovation and derive insights without compromising data security, compliance or operational efficiency,” he said in a statement.
According to Cloudera’s recent report, nearly half of companies store their data in a data warehouse. Secure access to this data enables organisations to extract insights without transferring sensitive information outside protected environments, helping to reduce security risks, limit compliance exposure and streamline operations.
Cloudera AI Inference, powered by NVIDIA technology and now available on-premises, allows organisations to deploy and scale AI models, including NVIDIA Nemotron open models, directly within their data centres.
Meanwhile, Cloudera Data Warehouse with Trino provides centralised security, governance and observability across enterprise data environments while accelerating access to insights through integrated AI-powered analytics and visualisation.
The latest enhancements to Cloudera Data Visualization include AI-generated annotations, improved resilience features, AI query logging and traceability, and simplified administrative management to support AI-driven workflows in data centre and hybrid environments.
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The data and AI platform company also announced enhanced AI and analytics capabilities within Cloudera Data Visualization to streamline AI workflows across cloud, edge, and data centre environments.
Cloudera Chief Product Officer, Leo Brunnick said the expansion provides customers with greater control and flexibility, with AI and analytics now accessible where critical data is stored.
“Organisations can securely deploy AI and analytics exactly where their most critical data resides, enabling them to drive innovation and derive insights without compromising data security, compliance or operational efficiency,” he said in a statement.
According to Cloudera’s recent report, nearly half of companies store their data in a data warehouse. Secure access to this data enables organisations to extract insights without transferring sensitive information outside protected environments, helping to reduce security risks, limit compliance exposure and streamline operations.
Cloudera AI Inference, powered by NVIDIA technology and now available on-premises, allows organisations to deploy and scale AI models, including NVIDIA Nemotron open models, directly within their data centres.
Meanwhile, Cloudera Data Warehouse with Trino provides centralised security, governance and observability across enterprise data environments while accelerating access to insights through integrated AI-powered analytics and visualisation.
The latest enhancements to Cloudera Data Visualization include AI-generated annotations, improved resilience features, AI query logging and traceability, and simplified administrative management to support AI-driven workflows in data centre and hybrid environments.
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Monday, 9 February 2026
Wisely Ai Sets a New Impact Benchmark Protecting 100 Mn Indosat Users from 2 Bn+ Scam and Spam Communications in Indonesia
Indosat hosted an impact celebration event in the presence of Indonesia’s Minister of Communication and Digital Affairs
HYDERABAD, India, Feb 9 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- Tanla Platforms Limited today announced a major impact milestone for Wisely Ai, its AI-native platform, following an impact celebration event hosted by Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison (Indosat or IOH) in Indonesia.
At the event, Indosat showcased the real-world outcomes delivered by Wisely Ai within the first six months of deployment:
HYDERABAD, India, Feb 9 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- Tanla Platforms Limited today announced a major impact milestone for Wisely Ai, its AI-native platform, following an impact celebration event hosted by Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison (Indosat or IOH) in Indonesia.
At the event, Indosat showcased the real-world outcomes delivered by Wisely Ai within the first six months of deployment:
- 11+ billion communications analyzed across 100 million users
- 2+ billion spam and scam interactions identified
- 2+ million malicious senders and CTAs (including URLs) detected
- Estimated USD 500 billion in financial losses prevented
- 99% AI model efficacy, with decision made in milliseconds
Wisely Ai is powering Indosat to build a safe digital ecosystem validated by over 95% customers feeling more protected and industry-leading customer experience scores from independent market research.
Wisely Ai serves as AI nerve center powering multiple solutions. Indosat launched anti-spam and anti-scam solutions integrating Wisely Ai both at network and mobile application on the handset. Indosat announced the launch of new features making the network scam free and extending channel coverage to VoIP. This enables proactive, real-time protection across all communication channels.
Vikram Sinha, President Director and CEO, Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison, said:
“We see that mobile phones have become an essential part of daily life for Indonesians. Through collaboration with technology partners like Tanla, we are delivering more proactive and adaptive protection. AI technology in our network helps filter threats before they can impact our customers.”
Uday Reddy, Founder, Chairman and CEO, Tanla Platforms Limited, said:
“Wisely Ai is a first of its kind AI-native platform deployed at this scale. We are excited by the results Indosat is witnessing is driven by our AI technology, deep telco expertise, and close ecosystem collaboration. The success of customers like Indosat is translating into strong interest from other telcos across Southeast Asia and EMEA.”
Tanla’s partnership with Indosat shows how AI at national scale can secure communications in real time, setting a benchmark for trust in telecommunications.
About Tanla
Founded in 1999, Tanla Platforms Limited is an AI-native platform company transforming digital interactions through innovative SaaS solutions. With a strong enterprise- and user-centric approach, Tanla advances data security, privacy, and protection against spam and scams. Partnering with leading telcos, Tanla serves 2,500+ enterprises globally and is publicly listed on the NSE(TANLA) and BSE(532790) as a trusted ecosystem partner.
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Associate Director – Marketing
marketing@tanla.com
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Wisely Ai serves as AI nerve center powering multiple solutions. Indosat launched anti-spam and anti-scam solutions integrating Wisely Ai both at network and mobile application on the handset. Indosat announced the launch of new features making the network scam free and extending channel coverage to VoIP. This enables proactive, real-time protection across all communication channels.
Vikram Sinha, President Director and CEO, Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison, said:
“We see that mobile phones have become an essential part of daily life for Indonesians. Through collaboration with technology partners like Tanla, we are delivering more proactive and adaptive protection. AI technology in our network helps filter threats before they can impact our customers.”
Uday Reddy, Founder, Chairman and CEO, Tanla Platforms Limited, said:
“Wisely Ai is a first of its kind AI-native platform deployed at this scale. We are excited by the results Indosat is witnessing is driven by our AI technology, deep telco expertise, and close ecosystem collaboration. The success of customers like Indosat is translating into strong interest from other telcos across Southeast Asia and EMEA.”
Tanla’s partnership with Indosat shows how AI at national scale can secure communications in real time, setting a benchmark for trust in telecommunications.
About Tanla
Founded in 1999, Tanla Platforms Limited is an AI-native platform company transforming digital interactions through innovative SaaS solutions. With a strong enterprise- and user-centric approach, Tanla advances data security, privacy, and protection against spam and scams. Partnering with leading telcos, Tanla serves 2,500+ enterprises globally and is publicly listed on the NSE(TANLA) and BSE(532790) as a trusted ecosystem partner.
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Friday, 6 February 2026
NEW SHANGHAI–PENANG DIRECT FLIGHT FOR VISIT MALAYSIA 2026 (VM2026) TO DRIVE CHINESE VISITOR ARRIVALS
PENANG, Feb 3 (Bernama) -- Tourism Malaysia welcomed the inaugural flight from Shanghai to Penang by Spring Airlines (9C), marking a significant milestone in strengthening air connectivity between China and Malaysia.
Officially commenced on 30 January 2026, the new route operates daily using an Airbuss A320 9C7259 aircraft with a capacity of 186 passengers. The service is designed to meet the growing demand for both leisure and business travel, while enhancing people-to-people exchanges between the two countries.
A welcoming ceremony was held at Penang International Airport (PEN) following the flights’s arrival at aproximately 2.30 pm. The event was officiated by YBhg. Dato’ Yeoh Soon Hin, Deputy Chairman of Tourism Malaysia, alongside YB Wong Hon Wai, Penang State Executive Councilor (EXCO) for Tourism and Creative Economy. Also in attendance were Ms Yu Jiali, General Manager for Southeast Asia, Spring Airlines; Mr Egaluk Ngiwprom, Marketing Manager for Southeast Asia; and Mr Mohd Ridzuan bin Ahmad Walid, Operation Manager Penang International Airport. This commencement marks a significant milestone in strengthening international visitor arrivals to the ‘Pearl of the Orient’.
In support of Visit Malaysia 2026 (VM2026), the launch of this route forms part of a strategic initiative to boost inbound visitor arrivals from China, reinforcing Malaysia’s position as a preferred destination for Chinese travellers while enhancing regional aviation connectivity. Through continued cooperation and support from friendly nations such as China, together with key industry partners like Spring Airlines, Malaysia aims to increase international visitor arrivals in support of the VM2026 campaign.
"This new air link serves as a direct bridge for discovery between Malaysia and one of China's most vital economic zones. This expansion aligns perfectly with Malaysia’s strategic efforts to attract more Chinese visitors, particularly following the implementation of visa-free entry for Chinese citizens," said Mr Mohd Amirul Rizal Abdul Rahim, Director General of Tourism Malaysia.
Penang, a UNESCO World Heritage site, offers a unique blend of colonial history, contemporary street art and world-class cuisine, making it highly appealing to the Shanghai market. This direct air connection is expected to stimulate not only leisure tourism but also business travel and cultural exchange across the region. The service operates daily, offering travellers with flexibility and seamless access to Malaysia's renowned culinary and heritage hub.
With Penang serving as a major gateway to Southeast Asia, the Shanghai – Penang service highlights the successful partnership between Spring Airlines and Tourism Malaysia in driving tourism growth and strengthening economic ties between China and Malaysia. This direct connection reflects shared confidence in Malaysia’s appeal as a destination and reinforces a commitment to long-term bilateral cooperation.
China remains as one of Malaysia’s key source market, as demonstrated by sustained growth in visitor arrivals, which reached 4.7 million in 2025, representing a 25.1 per cent year-on-year increase. Recognising the importance role of enhanced air connectivity in driving visitor growth, Tourism Malaysia will continue to work closely with airlines and travel trade partners in China to promote curated itineraries and travel packages. These initiatives aim to showcase Malaysia’s diverse attractions, rich culinary heritage, vibrant festivals, and renowned hospitality. The additional flight capacity supports ongoing efforts to boost visitor arrivals and tourism expenditure from key source markets.
Tourism Malaysia extends its full support to Spring Airlines on the launch of this new service and looks forward to collaborating on promotional initiatives to highlights Malaysia's diverse travel experiences to potential travellers in Shanghai.
About Tourism Malaysia
Malaysia Tourism Promotion Board, also known as Tourism Malaysia, is an agency under the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture Malaysia (MOTAC). It focuses on promoting Malaysia as a preferred tourism destination and has, since its establishment, played a significant role in strengthening the country’s presence and competitiveness in the global tourism landscape.
Visit Malaysia 2026 (VM2026) underscores Malaysia’s commitment to sustainable tourism development, in line with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UNSDGs). The campaign aims to showcase the nation’s diverse natural attractions, rich cultural heritage, and vibrant tourism offerings, while driving inclusive growth and long-term value for local communities and industry stakeholders.
For more information, visit Tourism Malaysia’s website www.tourism.gov.my and social media accounts on Facebook, Instagram, X, YouTube, and TikTok.
About Spring Airlines
Spring Airlines (9C) is the Chinea’s first and largest low-cost carrier (LCC) airline headquartered in Shanghai, established in 2004. It is the aviation subsidiary of the Shanghai Spring International Travel Service, one of China's largest travel agencies. This company's services comprise tourism services, flight operations, Meetings, Incentives, Conferences & Exhibitions (MICE), ticket booking services, third-party payment solutions, tour bus rentals, and financial leasing.
Spring Tours is also a pioneer in the integrated tourism-airline business model because Spring Airlines is a subsidiary of Spring International Travel with a fleet strength of 134 aircraft.
SOURCE: Tourism Malaysia
FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT:
Name: Rahayu Ahmad
Deputy Director
International Promotions Division (ASAF)
Tel: +603 8891 8203
Email : rahayu@tourism.gov.my
Norshariza Mohd Saad
Deputy Director
Corporate Communications Division
Tel: +603 8891 8775
Email: norshariza@tourism.gov.my
--BERNAMA
A welcoming ceremony was held at Penang International Airport (PEN) following the flights’s arrival at aproximately 2.30 pm. The event was officiated by YBhg. Dato’ Yeoh Soon Hin, Deputy Chairman of Tourism Malaysia, alongside YB Wong Hon Wai, Penang State Executive Councilor (EXCO) for Tourism and Creative Economy. Also in attendance were Ms Yu Jiali, General Manager for Southeast Asia, Spring Airlines; Mr Egaluk Ngiwprom, Marketing Manager for Southeast Asia; and Mr Mohd Ridzuan bin Ahmad Walid, Operation Manager Penang International Airport. This commencement marks a significant milestone in strengthening international visitor arrivals to the ‘Pearl of the Orient’.
In support of Visit Malaysia 2026 (VM2026), the launch of this route forms part of a strategic initiative to boost inbound visitor arrivals from China, reinforcing Malaysia’s position as a preferred destination for Chinese travellers while enhancing regional aviation connectivity. Through continued cooperation and support from friendly nations such as China, together with key industry partners like Spring Airlines, Malaysia aims to increase international visitor arrivals in support of the VM2026 campaign.
"This new air link serves as a direct bridge for discovery between Malaysia and one of China's most vital economic zones. This expansion aligns perfectly with Malaysia’s strategic efforts to attract more Chinese visitors, particularly following the implementation of visa-free entry for Chinese citizens," said Mr Mohd Amirul Rizal Abdul Rahim, Director General of Tourism Malaysia.
Penang, a UNESCO World Heritage site, offers a unique blend of colonial history, contemporary street art and world-class cuisine, making it highly appealing to the Shanghai market. This direct air connection is expected to stimulate not only leisure tourism but also business travel and cultural exchange across the region. The service operates daily, offering travellers with flexibility and seamless access to Malaysia's renowned culinary and heritage hub.
With Penang serving as a major gateway to Southeast Asia, the Shanghai – Penang service highlights the successful partnership between Spring Airlines and Tourism Malaysia in driving tourism growth and strengthening economic ties between China and Malaysia. This direct connection reflects shared confidence in Malaysia’s appeal as a destination and reinforces a commitment to long-term bilateral cooperation.
China remains as one of Malaysia’s key source market, as demonstrated by sustained growth in visitor arrivals, which reached 4.7 million in 2025, representing a 25.1 per cent year-on-year increase. Recognising the importance role of enhanced air connectivity in driving visitor growth, Tourism Malaysia will continue to work closely with airlines and travel trade partners in China to promote curated itineraries and travel packages. These initiatives aim to showcase Malaysia’s diverse attractions, rich culinary heritage, vibrant festivals, and renowned hospitality. The additional flight capacity supports ongoing efforts to boost visitor arrivals and tourism expenditure from key source markets.
Tourism Malaysia extends its full support to Spring Airlines on the launch of this new service and looks forward to collaborating on promotional initiatives to highlights Malaysia's diverse travel experiences to potential travellers in Shanghai.
About Tourism Malaysia
Malaysia Tourism Promotion Board, also known as Tourism Malaysia, is an agency under the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture Malaysia (MOTAC). It focuses on promoting Malaysia as a preferred tourism destination and has, since its establishment, played a significant role in strengthening the country’s presence and competitiveness in the global tourism landscape.
Visit Malaysia 2026 (VM2026) underscores Malaysia’s commitment to sustainable tourism development, in line with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UNSDGs). The campaign aims to showcase the nation’s diverse natural attractions, rich cultural heritage, and vibrant tourism offerings, while driving inclusive growth and long-term value for local communities and industry stakeholders.
For more information, visit Tourism Malaysia’s website www.tourism.gov.my and social media accounts on Facebook, Instagram, X, YouTube, and TikTok.
About Spring Airlines
Spring Airlines (9C) is the Chinea’s first and largest low-cost carrier (LCC) airline headquartered in Shanghai, established in 2004. It is the aviation subsidiary of the Shanghai Spring International Travel Service, one of China's largest travel agencies. This company's services comprise tourism services, flight operations, Meetings, Incentives, Conferences & Exhibitions (MICE), ticket booking services, third-party payment solutions, tour bus rentals, and financial leasing.
Spring Tours is also a pioneer in the integrated tourism-airline business model because Spring Airlines is a subsidiary of Spring International Travel with a fleet strength of 134 aircraft.
SOURCE: Tourism Malaysia
FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT:
Name: Rahayu Ahmad
Deputy Director
International Promotions Division (ASAF)
Tel: +603 8891 8203
Email : rahayu@tourism.gov.my
Norshariza Mohd Saad
Deputy Director
Corporate Communications Division
Tel: +603 8891 8775
Email: norshariza@tourism.gov.my
--BERNAMA
Thursday, 5 February 2026
EXPEREO, CATO NETWORKS PARTNER TO REDEFINE ENTERPRISE NETWORKING LANDSCAPE
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 5 (Bernama) -- Expereo, a managed Network as a Service (NaaS) provider, and Cato Networks, a Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) specialist, have announced a strategic collaboration at TechEx London to deliver a single-source, end-to-end networking and security solution for multinational enterprises.
The partnership combines Expereo’s global underlay connectivity with Cato Networks’ cloud-native SASE platform, creating an integrated proposition designed to help medium to large enterprises modernise their network and security architectures through one commercial and operational relationship.
The joint solution aims to remove the complexity associated with multi-vendor environments by offering enterprises a unified, cloud-native network and security stack that enables faster deployment, simplified operations and consistent performance across global locations.
“This collaboration is about eliminating complexity,” said Expereo Chief Marketing Officer, Noel Hamill in a statement, adding that the combined offering enables organisations to scale faster and operate more securely with a single platform and global partner.
Meanwhile, Cato Networks Area Vice President of Global Service Providers, Jason Pender said the partnership delivers a disruptive alternative to legacy Multiprotocol Label Switching (MPLS) and fragmented multi-vendor models, positioning the joint offering as a simpler and more global approach to secure enterprise networking.
Under the collaboration, customers will gain access to Cato’s global private backbone and more than 85 points of presence, alongside Expereo’s connectivity reach through partners in over 190 countries, enabling secure and consistent access worldwide.
The integrated roadmap also includes delivery via Expereo’s expereoOne digital platform, providing enterprises with real-time visibility, performance monitoring and continuous validation across underlay, overlay, cloud and security environments.
The combined solution will support lower latency and improved application performance through direct on-ramps into Cato’s backbone, while positioning enterprises to better support cloud adoption and emerging artificial intelligence-driven workloads.
-- BERNAMA
The partnership combines Expereo’s global underlay connectivity with Cato Networks’ cloud-native SASE platform, creating an integrated proposition designed to help medium to large enterprises modernise their network and security architectures through one commercial and operational relationship.
The joint solution aims to remove the complexity associated with multi-vendor environments by offering enterprises a unified, cloud-native network and security stack that enables faster deployment, simplified operations and consistent performance across global locations.
“This collaboration is about eliminating complexity,” said Expereo Chief Marketing Officer, Noel Hamill in a statement, adding that the combined offering enables organisations to scale faster and operate more securely with a single platform and global partner.
Meanwhile, Cato Networks Area Vice President of Global Service Providers, Jason Pender said the partnership delivers a disruptive alternative to legacy Multiprotocol Label Switching (MPLS) and fragmented multi-vendor models, positioning the joint offering as a simpler and more global approach to secure enterprise networking.
Under the collaboration, customers will gain access to Cato’s global private backbone and more than 85 points of presence, alongside Expereo’s connectivity reach through partners in over 190 countries, enabling secure and consistent access worldwide.
The integrated roadmap also includes delivery via Expereo’s expereoOne digital platform, providing enterprises with real-time visibility, performance monitoring and continuous validation across underlay, overlay, cloud and security environments.
The combined solution will support lower latency and improved application performance through direct on-ramps into Cato’s backbone, while positioning enterprises to better support cloud adoption and emerging artificial intelligence-driven workloads.
-- BERNAMA
Wednesday, 4 February 2026
TOPTAL NAMED AMERICA’S MOST RELIABLE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES COMPANY
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 4 (Bernama) -- Toptal, the world’s largest fully remote workforce, has been ranked the number one most reliable professional services company in America on the America’s Most Reliable Companies 2026 list by Newsweek and Statista.
“This achievement reflects the trust global organisations place in Toptal as a dependable partner for top talent and strategic execution. The recognition reinforces our continued commitment to delivering exceptional experiences and outcomes for clients of all sizes,” said Toptal Chief Executive Officer, Taso Du Val in a statement.
In Newsweek’s ranking of 300 companies across all industries, Toptal placed 10th, behind Bank of America and Oracle, which tied for ninth.
As the most reliable professional services organisation in America, Toptal, which ranked 11th in the overall absolute rankings, placed well ahead of companies such as Accenture, Deloitte and Cognizant.
The America’s Most Reliable Companies 2026 ranking is based on an independent survey of over 80,000 evaluations submitted by 2,400 business decision-makers at America’s largest companies, making the recognition a meaningful indicator of product and service excellence in the business-to-business (B2B) marketplace.
Companies were assessed across five key metrics, namely likelihood of recommendation, ease of doing business, value for money, consistency of deliverables and reputation for dependability. The ranking recognises organisations that deliver reliable and consistent outcomes.
Toptal stands out for its professional services offerings across technology services, artificial intelligence services, data labelling and annotation, management consulting and managed services, among others.
In securing its position on the list alongside global brands, Toptal’s performance highlights the company’s mission to empower organisations with a relentless focus on reliability, trust, and long-term client value.
-- BERNAMA
Luvia and Open Campus partner to bring verifiable credentials to Vietnamese students through initiative supported by Ministry of Education and Training
Luvia mobile app integrates Open Campus ID and verifiable credentials; Luvia in‑school platform supported by the Ministry of Education and Training will pilot in Hanoi schools in early 2026
HANOI, Vietnam, Feb 3 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Luvia and Open Campus have announced a strategic partnership to provide Vietnamese learners with portable, verifiable credentials through two initiatives: a personalized learning mobile app for high school and university students, and a learning management platform for schools. The initiatives integrate Open Campus ID and its verifiable credentials with the aim to modernize school operations nationwide.
Luvia’s mobile app launched on iOS and Android in late November 2025. Luvia is initially targeting students in its partner school network, totaling approximately 200,000 students. Luvia’s new mobile app is purpose-built to make learning fun, exciting, and rewarding for high school and university students. The app brings the entire Vietnamese high-school knowledge system into one place, beautifully summarized through mindmaps and structured modules. Students can learn at their own pace with personalized practice tests and on-demand materials, while the app also strengthens the connection between teachers, schools, and parents. Educators can follow student progress, schools can adopt Luvia as a curriculum-aligned companion, and parents can gain a clearer view of their children’s learning journey.
In early 2026, with support from the Vietnam Ministry of Education and Training (MOET), Luvia will pilot its in‑school learning management platform in selected Hanoi schools. The platform is designed to help teachers reclaim time by automating routine administrative matters, strengthen the communication loop between schools, teachers, parents, and learners, and provide students with portable, verifiable credentials that prove skills across apps, schools, and employers. By the end of 2026, Luvia plans to scale up its learning management platform across schools and universities in Vietnam to reach a potential combined population of over ten million students.
Through seamless integration with Open Campus ID, students using Luvia gain a lifelong, portable learner passport that can be recognized across institutions and platforms in the future. As learners demonstrate mastery inside the Luvia app and in the classroom, they earn blockchain-verified credentials that contribute to a trusted digital curriculum vitae that aims to facilitate job-seeking, grants, scholarships, international study pathways, and on-chain education financing.
Hailey Nguyen, Founder and CEO at Luvia, said: “At Luvia, we’re focused on helping every learner progress every day. By pairing a simple, high‑quality learning app with portable, verifiable credentials, students can carry their achievements wherever opportunity arises.”
Jonah Lau, project lead and core contributor at Open Campus, said: “Open Campus ID and verifiable credentials make student records portable and privacy‑preserving. We’re excited to support Luvia and Vietnam’s education ecosystem with trusted, reusable proof of learning.”
Phung Thi Ly Hang, vice director of education training at the Ministry of Education and Training (MOET), said: “We welcome pilots that enhance teaching efficiency and help learners demonstrate verified progress. We look forward to reviewing pilot outcomes in Hanoi.”
What it enables and what’s next
With Open Campus ID and verifiable credentials, learners can put their achievements to work beyond the Luvia app across a wide range of real‑world uses:
· Education financing: access discounts, offers, or financing based on verified course progress and badges
· Digital CVs: share skills and completions with employers in a privacy‑preserving way
· University and bootcamp admissions: submit verified records to partner programs to reduce document collection and fraud checks
· Employer verification: share a consented, verifiable skills snapshot with employers to speed screening and reduce manual checks
· Partner perks marketplace: redeem partner benefits that require specific verified achievements
In addition, Open Campus and Luvia are discussing partnership and collaboration opportunities with other potential collaborators in Vietnam, including VietinBank, VietcomBank, and BIDV.
Download the Luvia personalized learning app: available on iOS and Android. Visit https://luvialearning.com to learn more about Luvia.
About Luvia
Luvia is an AI-powered learning platform designed to help students learn independently with clarity, confidence, and motivation. The app consolidates the entire Vietnamese high-school curriculum into one place, presented through concise mindmaps, structured modules, and personalized practice tests. Luvia also connects teachers, schools, and parents through transparent progress tracking and classroom-aligned learning tools. By integrating with Open Campus ID, Luvia enables students to earn verifiable digital credentials that support future academic and career opportunities.
About Open Campus
Open Campus is a community-led DAO that is building the blockchain-powered financial layer for education. Core contributors to the Open Campus DAO include Animoca Brands, TinyTap, NewCampus, RiseIn, and HackQuest. Together, they are working with Open Campus to enhance the education system for teachers, learners, and institutions by using innovative blockchain protocols and funding initiatives. Open Campus has launched EDU Chain, an Arbitrum Orbit blockchain designed for consumer-facing education apps and on-chain education finance (EduFi).
Media contacts
Luvia: info@luvialearning.com
Open Campus: info@opencampus.xyz
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SOURCE: Open Campus
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