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Unleashing AI Potential: The Power of Your Own Local Supercomputer

RIVERSIDE, Calif., May 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — In the rapidly evolving landscape of artificial intelligence (AI) and deep learning, access to robust computing power is paramount. While cloud-based GPU solutions offer undeniable flexibility, a growing number of AI professionals, researchers, and startups are discovering the profound benefits of investing in their own local GPU servers. This shift isn’t just about preference; it’s about unlocking a powerful, private, and predictable environment that can truly accelerate the pace of innovation.

Owning a local GPU server for deep learning and AI model training presents a compelling set of advantages that directly address many of the challenges faced when relying solely on external resources.

Long-Term Cost-Effectiveness: A Smart Investment

At first glance, the upfront cost of a dedicated GPU server might seem substantial, especially when compared to the pay-as-you-go model of cloud services. However, for sustained and intensive AI workloads, this initial investment quickly transforms into significant long-term savings. Unlike cloud GPUs, where every minute of usage, including idle time or unexpected interruptions, incurs charges, owning your hardware means your operational costs are dramatically reduced over time. Consider the example of Autonomous Inc.’s Brainy workstation: users can save thousands of dollars within just a few months compared to continuous cloud rentals, making it a financially astute decision for ongoing projects.

Enhanced Data Privacy and Security: Keeping Your Innovations Safe and Confidential

In an era where data breaches, intellectual property theft, and stringent regulatory compliance (like GDPR or HIPAA) are paramount concerns, the security and privacy advantages of a local GPU server are absolutely critical. This is perhaps one of the most compelling reasons for organizations and individuals dealing with sensitive information or proprietary algorithms to choose an on-premise solution.

  • Unrivaled Local Control: Your sensitive data, proprietary AI models, and confidential research remain entirely within your physical control. They reside securely within your own infrastructure, behind your own firewalls and security protocols. This dramatically reduces the inherent risks of data breaches, unauthorized access, or compliance issues that can arise when data is stored and processed on third-party cloud servers, where you have less direct oversight.
  • Minimized Exposure to External Threats: By keeping your data and computations local, you significantly reduce the need for constant data movement between your environment and external cloud providers. Fewer data transfers inherently mean fewer points of vulnerability and a smaller attack surface, strengthening your overall security posture against external threats. This direct control ensures your most valuable assets are always under your watchful eye.

Keep your data safe while operating locally
Keep your data safe while operating locally

Unparalleled Performance and Responsiveness: Unleashing True AI Power

One of the most immediate and impactful benefits of a local GPU server is the sheer performance and responsiveness it offers. When your computing power is on-premise, you experience:

  • No Queuing: The frustration of waiting in line for available cloud resources becomes a thing of the past. You have immediate, dedicated access to your computing power precisely when you need it.
  • Zero Internet Lag: All computations occur locally, eliminating any latency or slowdowns that can plague internet-dependent cloud connections. This is particularly critical for iterative prototyping, fine-tuning, and real-time inference where every millisecond directly impacts development speed.
  • Consistent Power: Your AI models run without the threat of interruption from network fluctuations or contention with other users on shared cloud infrastructure. This translates to pure, uninterrupted AI processing power, allowing your training runs to complete efficiently and reliably.

Maximum Flexibility and Customization: Tailoring Your AI Environment

A local server grants you an unparalleled degree of control over your computing environment:

  • Hardware Control: You have the freedom to select and configure the exact hardware components—from the number and type of GPUs to RAM, storage, and CPU—that perfectly align with your specific deep learning tasks and budget. This allows for highly specialized setups optimized for your unique needs.
  • Software Environment: You can meticulously set up and customize your entire software stack, including the operating system, drivers, AI frameworks (like TensorFlow or PyTorch), and libraries. This freedom from cloud provider limitations or pre-configured images enables deep optimization for unique and cutting-edge workflows.

Fully customizable hardware based on each company’s needs
Fully customizable hardware based on each company’s needs

Reliability and Predictable Operations: Peace of Mind for Critical Projects

For critical AI workloads, predictability is key, and a local server delivers just that:

  • No Spot Instance Shutdowns: Cloud “spot instances,” while often cheaper, come with the risk of unexpected shutdowns by the provider. A local server guarantees continuous operation for your crucial training runs, preventing lost progress and wasted time.
  • Full Control Over Maintenance: You dictate when and how to perform system maintenance or updates, ensuring that your vital AI workloads are never interrupted by unforeseen actions from a third-party provider.

Hands-On Learning and Experimentation: Deepening Your Expertise

For those looking to truly master the intricacies of AI development, a local server offers an invaluable educational experience:

  • Deeper Understanding: Owning and managing your hardware provides a hands-on opportunity to learn about system administration, hardware optimization, and the fundamental workings of AI workflows.
  • Unrestricted Experimentation: You can freely experiment with different hardware configurations, driver versions, and software stacks without incurring additional costs or worrying about impacting a shared environment. This fosters a deeper understanding and encourages innovative problem-solving.

“We’re seeing innovative companies recognize the need and engineer solutions specifically to address the cloud’s limitations for many businesses,” says Mr. Dhiraj Patra, a Software Architect and certified AI ML Engineer for Cloud applications. “The ability to have dedicated, powerful GPU workstations on-site, like the Brainy workstation with its NVIDIA RTX 4090s, provides that potent combination of performance, cost-effectiveness, and data security that is often the sweet spot for SMBs looking to seriously leverage AI and GenAI without breaking the bank or compromising on data governance.”

Experience Brainy Firsthand: The Test Model Program

To give developers, researchers, and AI builders a chance to experience the power of Brainy before committing, Autonomous Inc. has just announced that their sample of Brainy, the supercomputer equipped with dual NVIDIA RTX 4090 GPUs are now open for testing, giving a fantastic opportunity to see firsthand how your models perform on this supercomputer.

How the Test Model Works:

Brainy functions as a high-performance desktop-class system, designed for serious AI workloads like hosting, training, and fine-tuning models. It can be accessed locally or remotely, depending on your setup. Think of it as your own dedicated AI workstation: powerful enough for enterprise-grade inference and training tasks, yet flexible enough for individual developers and small teams to use without the complexities of cloud infrastructure.

Simply by clicking the “Try Now” button and filling a form on Autonomous’ website, the testing will be ready within a day. This hardware trial program allows participants to book a 22-hour slot to run their inference tasks on these powerful GPUs. Whether you’re building AI agents, running multimodal models, or experimenting with cutting-edge architectures, this program lets you validate performance on your own terms—with no guesswork. It’s a simple promise: use it like it’s yours—then decide.

Test your model on Brainy with one simple step
Test your model on Brainy with one simple step

In conclusion, a local GPU server like Autonomous Inc.’s Brainy is more than just powerful hardware; it’s a strategic investment in autonomy, efficiency, and security. By providing a private, predictable, and highly customizable environment, it empowers AI professionals to iterate faster, safeguard sensitive data, and ultimately accelerate their journey in the exciting world of deep learning and AI innovation.

Availability

Brainy is available for order, making enterprise-grade AI performance accessible to startups and innovators For detailed specifications, configurations, and pricing, please visit https://www.autonomous.ai/robots/brainy.

About Autonomous Inc.

Autonomous Inc. designs and engineers the future of work, empowering individuals who refuse to settle and relentlessly pursue innovation. By continually exploring and integrating advanced technologies, the company’s goal is to create an ultimate smart office, including 3D-printed ergonomic chairs, configurable smart desks, and solar-powered work pods, as well as enabling businesses to create the future they envision with a smart workforce using robots and AI.

Sino Group Launches the First Partnership Programme with Suppliers to Build a Green Supply Chain ‘Supplier Climate Alliance’ Fosters Cross-Sector Collaboration

HONG KONG, May 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Corporate carbon management and climate disclosure have gained significant importance and are recognised as vital steps towards achieving carbon neutrality. The ‘Supplier Climate Alliance’ (the ‘Alliance’), one of the first local initiatives aimed at raising awareness about climate change among suppliers, was officially launched. Through this initiative, Sino Group aims to foster cross-sector collaboration among industry players, academia, and the wider business community to engage climate-conscious suppliers, promote carbon management, encourage the disclosure of greenhouse gas emissions data, and ultimately contribute to a more sustainable supply chain.

The ‘Supplier Climate Alliance’ is an initiative led by Sino Group, with SGS Hong Kong Limited as a ‘Strategic Partner’ to support the professional verification of carbon data. The Alliance also collaborates with the Centre for Civil Society and Governance of The University of Hong Kong, Ernst & Young, the SME Sustainability Society, and the World Wide Fund for Nature Hong Kong as ‘Knowledge Partners’ to share their carbon management insights and experiences. Participating suppliers are encouraged to engage in workshops and sign the Carbon Management Pledge as a commitment to decarbonisation. The Alliance recently held a launch ceremony and thematic panel discussion, attended by Mr Arthur Lee, Commissioner for Climate Change at the Environment and Ecology Bureau of the HKSAR Government, Mr Paul Chow, Group General Counsel and Group Chief Sustainability Officer, Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited, Ms Miranda Kwan, Director of Business Assurance, SGS Hong Kong Limited, Ms Cindy Chow, Chief Financial Officer & Associate Director (Finance) of Sino Group, and over 50 supplier representatives from various sectors.

At the launch ceremony of the Supplier Climate Alliance, Mr Arthur Lee, Commissioner for Climate Change at the Environment and Ecology Bureau of the HKSAR Government, remarked, ‘The Hong Kong SAR Government is actively developing a sustainability disclosure ecosystem with the aim of realising the vision of carbon neutrality by 2050 and meeting the national “3060 Dual Carbon Targets”. Green transformation at an early stage will enable businesses to contribute to society and gain a competitive edge in the future low-carbon economy. I hope to see more suppliers joining the cause of carbon reduction and embarking on the green transformation of Hong Kong with us, so as to build a low-carbon future for our next generation.’

Ms Cindy Chow, Chief Financial Officer & Associate Director (Finance) of Sino Group, said, ‘Climate change is a significant global issue. We firmly believe that, in addition to enhancing our own climate resilience, we must collaborate with one another. We are delighted to launch the “Supplier Climate Alliance” with the support of various sectors, combining everyone’s expertise and efforts to promote a sustainable supply chain in Hong Kong. We would also like to express our heartfelt gratitude to the Environment and Ecology Bureau and Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited for their ongoing leadership and support in promoting sustainable development for local businesses. We look forward to implementing more carbon reduction measures and actions by connecting with like-minded partners and working together to build a sustainable city.’

The Alliance will provide regular learning experiences, including knowledge exchange and professional training, aimed at helping suppliers and their employees with essential knowledge about greenhouse gas emissions data collection while seeking to inspire them to strengthen their carbon management and implement best practices. Additionally, the Alliance will host various experiential activities to raise participants’ awareness about carbon reduction, including ‘Farm Together’ workshops, snorkelling experiences with understanding coral restoration at Ocean Park, and visits to Sino Inno Lab and The Spark. Approximately 40 suppliers have joined the Alliance, with more than half committing to the Carbon Management Pledge in alignment with Sino Group’s ‘Sustainability Vision 2030’ and the reduction targets for Scope 3 greenhouse gas emissions while enhancing climate-related information disclosure and carbon management reporting.

Ms Miranda Kwan, Director of Business Assurance, SGS Hong Kong Limited, remarked, ‘SGS is delighted to be part of the Supplier Climate Alliance, supporting the professional verification of carbon data in Sino Group’s supply chain. We are also grateful to witness Sino Group be among the first batch of local developers to receive the ISO 20400:2017 Sustainable Procurement – Guidance, incorporating sustainability principles into supply chain management.’

Sino Group is dedicated to integrating sustainable development into all aspects of its business and operations, encouraging colleagues, tenants, and residents to embrace sustainability together. The recently held ‘Sino Sustainability Month’ featured ten diverse tours, seminars, and experiential activities, attracting over 200 employees to participate. Programmes included discussions on ESG trends, ‘Farm Together’ workshops, snorkelling experiences, visits to the EcoBricks factory, food waste upcycling workshops, and more. These activities aimed to inspire participants to adopt a sustainability-focused mindset and integrate sustainable practices into their daily lives.

The ‘Supplier Climate Alliance’, one of the first local initiatives aimed at raising awareness about climate change among suppliers, was officially launched.
The ‘Supplier Climate Alliance’, one of the first local initiatives aimed at raising awareness about climate change among suppliers, was officially launched.

 

FinVolution Recognized by Extel (Institutional Investor’s) 2025 Asia Executive Team Awards

SHANGHAI, May 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — FinVolution Group (“FinVolution,” or the “Company”) (NYSE: FINV), a leading fintech companyannounced that the Company received multiple accolades in Institutional Investor’s 2025 Asia Executive Team Awards. These awards commend the Company’s effective corporate governance, executive leadership, and investor relations practices, as well as its unwavering commitment to sustainable value creation and transparent stakeholder communication.

Institutional Investor is widely respected for in-depth journalism and insightful analysis that supports decision-making across the global investment community. Since 1972, Institutional Investor Research has published benchmark research and rankings, providing independent feedback on sell-side and corporate performance. Its 2025 Asia Pacific Executive Team Awards, based on the results of its annual survey, reflect the views of 6,300 investors, portfolio managers and analysts from 1,324 financial institutions across the region. For more information, please refer to:
https://www.extelinsights.com/results/executive-teams/asia/2025?tab=Overview

This year’s Awards recognize the outstanding performance of FinVolution Executive Team across different award categories and regions.

  • Most Honored Company
  • Best Chief Executive Officer; Tim Li
  • Best Chief Financial Officer; Jiayuan Xu
  • Best IR Professional; Jimmy Tan
  • Best IR Team
  • Best IR Program
  • Best Company Board of Directors
  • Best ESG Program

“We are honored by this recognition from Institutional Investor and the global investment community,” said Mr. Tiezheng Li, Vice-Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of FinVolution. “The Most Honored Company Award stands as a strong testament to our team’s collective focus on excellence, principled management and responsible governance across each aspect of our business, both domestically and abroad. Looking ahead, we will remain committed to upholding the highest standards of governance as we strive to advance inclusive finance through tech innovation.”

Mr. Jiayuan Xu, Chief Financial Officer, added, “Institutional Investor’s commendation reinforces our dedication to financial discipline, effective capital allocation strategy and long-term value creation for shareholders. We will continue to prioritize transparency and fiscal responsibility as we shape the future of global finance.”

About FinVolution Group 

FinVolution Group is a leading fintech platform with strong brand recognition in China, Indonesia and the Philippines, connecting borrowers of the young generation with financial institutions. Established in 2007, the Company is a pioneer in China’s online consumer finance industry and has developed innovative technologies and has accumulated in-depth experience in the core areas of credit risk assessment, fraud detection, big data and artificial intelligence. The Company’s platforms, empowered by proprietary cutting-edge technologies, features a highly automated loan transaction process, which enables a superior user experience. As of March 31, 2025, the Company had 216.2 million cumulative registered users across China, Indonesia and the Philippines.

HTX Research: A Fresh Look at Bitcoin Amidst Macro Changes, Featuring HTX’s New Compliant Stablecoin Offerings

SINGAPORE, May 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — HTX Research, the research arm of HTX, has just released a crucial new report: The New Macroeconomic Landscape and Bitcoin Outlook: An Analysis of Liquidity, Risk Appetite, Policy Dynamics, and Investment Strategy. This comprehensive analysis comes at a pivotal time, as the global macroeconomic landscape undergoes profound shifts and the cryptocurrency market, especially Bitcoin’s price movements, becomes increasingly influenced by this complex backdrop. The report offers investors valuable insights, a clear market outlook, and strategic investment guidance on how evolving macroeconomic conditions are shaping the Bitcoin market.

Bitcoin Outlook in the Macro Environment: Liquidity & Market Risk Appetite

The current global macro environment is complex. A combination of factors, including cooling expectations for Fed rate cuts, ongoing quantitative tightening (QT), the replenishment of the U.S. Treasury General Account (TGA), and anticipated rate hikes by the Bank of Japan, are collectively contributing to tighter short-term liquidity.

Over the medium term (3–12 months), liquidity is expected to gradually improve. However, uncertainty surrounding market risk appetite presents both opportunities and challenges for the Bitcoin market.

Policy Tug-of-War Signals Crypto-Friendly Shifts: A Loosening Grip on Stablecoin Regulation?

The ongoing policy debate is having a significant impact on the crypto market. In a notable development, Hong Kong’s Legislative Council has passed the Stablecoin Bill, which establishes a comprehensive licensing regime for fiat-backed stablecoin issuers in Hong Kong. This legislation further refines the regulatory framework for virtual asset activities within the region, aiming to foster financial stability and consumer protection.

The more profound and complex policy impacts are unfolding in the United States. The Trump administration’s “Big Beautiful Tax Plan”, aimed at reducing taxes by $5 trillion over the next decade, has boosted market sentiment in the short term. However, the growing fiscal deficit and debt ceiling issues could spark liquidity volatility.

Regarding regulation, the U.S. Senate is making progress on stablecoin legislation. The GENIUS Act seeks to establish a standardized framework for the stablecoin market, mandating backing by 100% high-quality asset reserves. Negotiations have reportedly reached a consensus on approximately 90% of the terms, signaling a strong bipartisan push for regulatory clarity in this critical sector.

Additionally, the accelerated exploration of tokenized U.S. equities is noteworthy, with the U.S. SEC is actively researching and evaluating this space, while major financial institutions (e.g., JPMorgan) are strategically positioning themselves in this emerging field.

Furthermore, U.S. federal and state initiatives to legislate “strategic Bitcoin reserves,” such as New Hampshire’s H.B. 302 bill, are further elevating Bitcoin’s strategic importance and providing policy support for increased institutional participation. These developments collectively indicate a growing recognition and integration of digital assets within traditional financial and governmental structures.

HTX Lists USD1 and Other Compliant Stablecoins, Introduces Zero-Fee Conversion

With global policy easing on the horizon and a growing push for regulatory clarity, stablecoins are increasingly solidifying their role as the foundation of liquidity and value pegs within the crypto market. Recognizing this pivotal opportunity, HTX has recently launched a range of compliant stablecoins, including USD1 (World Liberty Financial USD), USDQ (Quantoz), EURQ (Quantoz), USDR (StablR),  EURR (StablR),and AETHUSDT (Aave Ethereum USDT). This expansion is designed to meet diverse user investment preferences and boost capital efficiency.

To celebrate the launch of USD1 and reduce barriers to user participation, HTX is offering a special zero-fee conversion service. From now until December 31, 2025, at 15:59 (UTC), users can trade the USD1/USDT spot pair with no trading fees. This initiative ensures users incur no additional costs during conversion, thereby maximizing their capital utilization.

The report concludes that the Bitcoin market may encounter liquidity pressures and volatility risks in the short term. However, the medium to long term holds significant potential for a rebound. This optimistic outlook is largely supported by clearer regulatory policies and growing institutional adoption. HTX will continue to closely monitor market and regulatory trends to help users seize opportunities and achieve steady growth in the complex and evolving crypto landscape.

For the full report, please visit: https://square.htx.com/htx-research

About HTX Research

HTX Research is the dedicated research arm of HTX Group, responsible for conducting in-depth analyses, producing comprehensive reports, and delivering expert evaluations across a broad spectrum of topics, including cryptocurrency, blockchain technology, and emerging market trends. Committed to providing data-driven insights and strategic foresight, HTX Research plays a pivotal role in shaping industry perspectives and supporting informed decision-making within the digital asset space. Through rigorous research methodologies and cutting-edge analytics, HTX Research remains at the forefront of innovation, driving thought leadership and fostering a deeper understanding of evolving market dynamics.

AECOM ‘On Track to the Future’ at Asia Pacific Rail 2025 with Digital and Sustainable Rail Solutions


BANGKOK, THAILAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 28 May 2025 – AECOM, the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, is proud to participate as Gold Sponsor and Operators Lounge Sponsor at Asia Pacific Rail 2025. This premier industry event, held at BITEC, Bangkok from May 28-29, 2025, brings together visionaries and innovators to shape the future of rail transport.

AECOM showcases innovative digital solutions and sustainable practices in delivering complex rail infrastructure projects at Asia Pacific Rail 2025.
AECOM showcases innovative digital solutions and sustainable practices in delivering complex rail infrastructure projects at Asia Pacific Rail 2025.

Ranked 1st in both the Transportation and Mass Transit and Rail categories by Engineering News-Record, AECOM will showcase innovative digital solutions and sustainable practices in delivering complex rail infrastructure projects.

Leaders from our Transportation team will provide insights into green strategies, cross-border collaborations, and emerging technologies. Tim Wong, Technical Director & ESG and Sustainability Hub Lead in Hong Kong, will share how digital tools like AECOMzero and innovative construction materials are helping projects lower carbon emissions. C Kamalesen Chandrasekaran, Technical Director, will focus on the Johor Bahru-Singapore Rapid Transit System (Johor section), a model of international cooperation powered by digital transformation. Meanwhile, Wilson Wong, Associate Director, will discuss intermodal transportation with regional leaders and how this is helping overcome the last mile hurdle in many Asian cities.

“We are delighted to take part in Asia Pacific Rail 2025 as a sponsor and an active participant again, to showcase our world leading role in transportation infrastructure,” said Ian Chung, chief executive of AECOM’s Asia region. “It has been our mission at AECOM to deliver a better world, using the most innovative and digital solutions to serve our clients across Asia and advance sustainable rail infrastructure. We look forward to further collaborating with the industry to drive positive change for urban and regional transport in Asia Pacific.”

Our team will be at Booth E39 to highlight our projects in Asia and beyond, including the Orange Line West in Bangkok, one of the largest rail projects in Thailand, and the Northern Link project in Hong Kong, a major transportation infrastructure for the development of the strategic Northern Metropolis. We will also showcase our work on the Strategic Study on Railways beyond 2030, charting Hong Kong’s long-term transportation strategy, and the Smart and Green Mass Transit System for one of the city’s new development areas.

AECOM provides rail services through our Metro Hub in Malaysia and our multi-discipline transportation teams in Hong Kong and Singapore, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle.

Learn more about our presence at the conference here.

For more information about AECOM’s rail capabilities and how we create sustainable legacies, please visit Delivering a better world through transit.

Hashtag: #AECOM #APACRail2025

The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.

AECOM

AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients’ complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle — from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of US$16.1 billion in fiscal year 2024. Learn more at .

LONGi Selected for S&P Global’s Sustainability Yearbook (China Edition) 2025

XI’AN, China, May 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Recently, S&P Global released the Sustainability Yearbook (China Edition) 2025, and LONGi was selected for its outstanding performance in environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG) aspects. This is the third time that LONGi has been selected for S&P Global’s Sustainability Yearbook (China Edition), which is a recognition of LONGi’s work in the field of sustainable development.

LONGi Selected for S&P Global's Sustainability Yearbook (China Edition) 2025
LONGi Selected for S&P Global’s Sustainability Yearbook (China Edition) 2025

The S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment (CSA), with a 26-year history, is a globally recognized ESG performance evaluation tool and database. CSA results are utilized in over 200 indices published by S&P Dow Jones Indices and serve as a key reference for hundreds of institutional investors managing assets worth $35 trillion worldwide. The annual CSA scores determine eligibility for inclusion in the following year’s Sustainability Yearbook. For the Sustainability Yearbook (China Edition) 2025, 164 Chinese companies were selected from over 1,600 assessed in the 2024 CSA.

In terms of ESG management, in 2024, LONGi deepened the company’s practices in environment, society, and governance (ESG), and achieved several sustainable development goals ahead of schedule. In the aspects of decarbonization path and resource efficiency, LONGi has also achieved significant results: the company’s annual green electricity usage proportion steadily increased to 47.5%, which is equivalent to a reduction of about 2.5467 million tons of carbon emissions, with a 37% decrease in scope 1 and 2 carbon emissions compared to 2023, and a 26% decrease in scope 3 carbon emissions compared to 2023; the electricity consumption per unit of each production unit has significantly decreased compared to 2020, achieving the set targets. In addition, several new breakthroughs have been made in environmental fields: the annual environmental protection investment reached 370 million yuan, with zero environmental violation incidents, and all operating bases achieved full coverage of ISO 14001 certification. Five production bases passed the clean production audit. Jiaxing factory, after obtaining the WEF Lighthouse Factory certification, also passed the “zero-carbon factory” certification. In 2024, LONGi’s silicon wafers, modules, and hydrogen energy products obtained 53 carbon footprint certification certificates globally, covering France, South Korea, and the international EPD system. These achievements not only demonstrate LONGi’s environmental responsibility, but also set a new benchmark for the green and low-carbon transformation of the global photovoltaic industry.

LONGi has always adhered to the vision of ‘making the best of solar energy to build a green world’, and is committed to creating affordable and accessible clean energy for the world. The company’s development strategy is integrated with the United Nations’ 2030 Sustainable Development Goals, and it is dedicated to achieving clean, renewable, and efficient energy utilization while working with numerous stakeholders to create a future where “everyone has access to affordable clean energy”.

About LONGi

Founded in 2000, LONGi is committed to being the world’s leading solar technology company, focusing on customer-driven value creation for full scenario energy transformation.

Under its mission of ‘making the best of solar energy to build a green world’, LONGi has dedicated itself to technology innovation and established five business sectors, covering mono silicon wafers cells and modules, commercial & industrial distributed solar solutions, green energy solutions and hydrogen equipment. The company has honed its capabilities to provide green energy and has more recently, also embraced green hydrogen products and solutions to support global zero carbon development. www.longi.com/

Zilliz Powers AI-Driven Retail Experiences for Global E-Commerce Leaders

Retail giants like Tokopedia, FARFETCH, and Leboncoin turn to Zilliz for faster search, smarter recommendations, and massive infrastructure savings.

REDWOOD CITY, Calif., May 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Zilliz, creator of the world’s most widely adopted open source vector database, Milvus, today announced widespread adoption of its vector database solutions by leading global e-commerce platforms. From visual search and semantic recommendations to real-time inventory matching, retailers using Zilliz Cloud and Milvus report improved customer experiences, faster performance, and infrastructure savings of up to 75%.

“As shoppers increasingly expect instant, intuitive search across massive catalogs, retailers need AI-native infrastructure built for unstructured data,” said Chris Churilo, VP of Marketing at Zilliz. “Our customers are delivering next-generation discovery experiences — powered by vector search — while dramatically reducing cost and complexity.”

Unlocking the Future of Product Discovery

E-commerce platforms implementing open-source Milvus and Zilliz Cloud (a fully managed Milvus service) for vector search are unlocking new capabilities that directly impact their bottom line:

Unlocking the Future of Product Discovery

Retailers across regions and segments are adopting Zilliz to power high-performance, scalable AI search and recommendation systems. Results include:

  • Up to 40% more accurate product matching using hybrid semantic + keyword search
  • Sub-30ms latency for personalized recommendations — even during traffic spikes
  • 75% infrastructure cost savings by consolidating legacy systems into a single vector database
  • Faster visual and multimodal search, enabling users to upload photos or describe styles and find products instantly

“Zilliz Cloud gave us the speed and scale we needed to power visual search, meeting our sub-200ms latency target and making product discovery seamless for millions of users,” said Yann Lemonnier of Leboncoin.

“Our search is now 10× smarter and more reliable with Milvus,” added Rahul Yadav of Tokopedia, serving 90 million monthly users.

Proven Results Across Global Retailers

E-commerce leaders across Asia, Europe, and North America are reporting breakthrough improvements in performance and efficiency after switching to Zilliz:

  • Leboncoin (France): Built a visual search engine on 80M listings with sub-200ms latency using Zilliz Cloud
  • Tokopedia (Indonesia): Deployed hybrid search (vector + keyword) for 90M monthly users, resulting in 40% more accurate matches
  • VIPSHOP (China): Replaced Elasticsearch-based recommender system with Milvus, achieving 10× faster queries and 30ms response times
  • Beni (US): Scaled to 200M listings and 1M daily updates while cutting infrastructure costs by 75%

These platforms also report simplified architecture, faster deployment of new AI features, and improved reliability during peak traffic periods.

A New Standard for AI Infrastructure

Zilliz Cloud, a fully managed vector database service, provides retailers with the ability to:

  • Handle billions of unstructured data points with sub-100ms latency
  • Combine semantic and keyword search in a single system
  • Scale seamlessly across regions and traffic volumes
  • Reduce cost and complexity by consolidating infrastructure

Organizations looking to transform their e-commerce experiences with vector search can learn more about Zilliz Cloud at zilliz.com/cloud or contact sales for more details.

About Zilliz

Zilliz is an American SaaS company that builds next-generation vector database technologies, helping organizations unlock the value of unstructured data and rapidly develop AI and machine learning applications. By simplifying complex data infrastructure, Zilliz brings the power of AI within reach for enterprises, teams, and individual developers alike. Zilliz offers a fully managed, multi-cloud vector database service powered by open-source Milvus, supporting major cloud platforms such as AWS, GCP, and Azure, and is available across more than 20 countries and regions.

Headquartered in Redwood Shores, California, Zilliz is backed by leading investors including Aramco’s Prosperity7 Ventures, Temasek’s Pavilion Capital, Hillhouse Capital, 5Y Capital, Yunqi Partners, Trustbridge Partners, and others.

CGTN: Sci-fi becomes reality: China’s groundbreaking humanoid fighting championship captivates global audiences

China Media Group debuted the world’s first humanoid robot combat event in Hangzhou on May 25, 2025, showcasing bots performing martial arts moves learned from motion-captured fighters. Celebrated as a tech milestone, the competition merges innovation with spectacle, signaling China’s ambition to lead the robotics industry and pioneer real-world applications.


BEIJING, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 28 May 2025 – China Media Group (CMG) unveiled the world’s inaugural humanoid robot fighting competition on Sunday in Hangzhou City, east China’s Zhejiang Province, marking a milestone in robotics innovation.

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Dubbed the “Mech Combat Arena Competition,” this high-energy event showcased robots engaging in choreographed combat, performing moves like jabs, uppercuts and kicks. As part of CMG’s broader World Robot Competition Series – which includes robot football and basketball – the tournament blends education and entertainment, aiming to popularize cutting-edge robotics through immersive, theme-based spectacles.

How robots learned to fight

Behind the robots’ seemingly effortless martial prowess lies a meticulous development process: the bots learn from human “shifus.”

Engineers collaborated with professional fighters to capture motion data from key body joints during real combat maneuvers. This data was then integrated into the robots’ AI-backed control systems, followed by extensive testing and refinement to ensure stability and fluidity.

The result? Machines capable of dynamic, human-like agility under intense duress – a testament to advancements in motion planning and real-time balance control.

Two robots fight on stage during the world's first humanoid robot fighting competition, Hangzhou City, east China's Zhejiang Province, May 25, 2025. /China Media Group
Two robots fight on stage during the world’s first humanoid robot fighting competition, Hangzhou City, east China’s Zhejiang Province, May 25, 2025. /China Media Group

Experts laud breakthroughs and future potential

The competition has drawn praise from industry leaders for pushing technological boundaries. Liu Tai, deputy chief engineer at the China Academy of Information and Communications Technology, called the event “a thrilling demonstration of stability and coordination in high-intensity scenarios,” highlighting its role in bridging scientific progress with industrial application.

Meanwhile, Sun Tizhong, an official in charge of future industries development in Zhejiang Province, emphasized the region’s strategic focus on humanoid robotics, citing its “explosive potential” and noting Zhejiang’s 2024 action plan to foster cross-sector collaboration in the field.

Global audiences embrace the robotic revolution

The tournament resonated far beyond the Chinese mainland. Media outlets in China’s Taiwan region hailed it as turning “sci-fi into reality,” while Taipei youths praised CMG for transforming complex topics like productivity innovation into accessible public discourse. On social media, international viewers flooded CGTN’s YouTube channel with enthusiastic reactions:

“This is just the start. Imagine in five years with all the crazy tech advancements.”

“Soon this will become a new world sporting event.”

“The fact that they chose to include kicks… and generally pull it off is impressive.”

“American dreams, all comes true in China.”

From showbiz to real-world applications

The Hangzhou showdown follows April’s historic humanoid robot half-marathon in Beijing, where the Tiangong Ultra robot completed 21 kilometers in under three hours.

While still a collaborative experiment rather than a pure competition, the race underscored broader ambitions. As engineer Cheng Xuemei noted, the technology behind these feats could revolutionize elder care, hazardous environment operations and industrial automation.

With China projected to produce over 10,000 humanoid robots by 2025 – claiming more than half the global market – the nation’s robotics sector appears poised to reshape both industry and daily life worldwide.

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