SPARTANBURG, S.C., Nov. 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Milliken & Company, a global leader in manufacturing and material science, has earned a gold rating in the 2025 EcoVadis assessment for the fourth consecutive year, placing the company among the top 5% of more than 150,000 organizations evaluated around the world. This achievement marks another milestone in Milliken’s ongoing commitment to sustainability, ethical business practices and innovation.

Milliken & Company has earned a gold rating in the 2025 EcoVadis assessment for the fourth consecutive year, placing the company among the top 5% of more than 150,000 organizations evaluated around the world.

“We are proud to have earned a gold rating from EcoVadis for the fourth consecutive year,” said Halsey Cook, president and CEO at Milliken. “This recognition reflects the dedication of our teams around the world and our continued focus on fostering transparency and driving innovation across our businesses.”

EcoVadis provides trusted business ratings for organizations across more than 250 industries. Milliken’s gold rating reflects strong performance in labor and human rights, environment, procurement practices, and ethics. The company’s efforts are guided by verified SBTi net-zero targets, detailed in its latest report.

“Third-party assessments like EcoVadis help us measure our progress and hold ourselves accountable,” said Kasel Knight, Chief Legal Officer and head of sustainability at Milliken. “We’re proud to be recognized for our transparency and impact, and we remain focused on advancing our commitments for our stakeholders and the industries we serve.”

Milliken’s gold rating covers its chemical, textile, flooring, and healthcare operations, demonstrating enterprise-wide commitment to responsible business. The company’s proactive approach to sharing results streamlines engagement with customers and partners, reducing the need for additional questionnaires and reinforcing Milliken’s reputation for reliability.

To learn more about Milliken’s sustainability initiatives and read the company’s most recent corporate sustainability report, visit sustainability.milliken.com.

About Milliken  
Milliken & Company is a global manufacturing leader whose focus on materials science delivers tomorrow’s breakthroughs today. From industry-leading molecules to sustainable innovations, Milliken creates products that enhance people’s lives and deliver solutions for its customers and communities. Drawing on thousands of patents and a portfolio with applications across the textile, flooring, chemical and healthcare businesses, the company harnesses a shared sense of integrity and excellence to positively impact the world for generations. Discover more about Milliken’s curious minds and inspired solutions at milliken.com and on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn.

TAIPEI, Nov. 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — AEWIN Technologies Co., Ltd (doing business as AEWIN), a leading provider of advanced network appliances and edge computing solutions, is excited to present innovative Two-Phase Direct Liquid Cooling (2P DLC) solution at Supercomputing 2025 (SC25) from November 16 to 21. This solution marks a major advancement in AI thermal management and energy efficiency to enable edge computing servers and AI servers to operate with exceptional cooling performance and sustainability.

As AI and High-Performance Computing (HPC) continue to drive component power consumption to unprecedented levels, AEWIN’s 2P DLC solution is engineered to address these challenges effectively. It offers over 2kW of thermal removal capacity per chip to manage the extreme heat generated by next-generation AI GPUs. The solution features advanced leakage detection and an AI-powered CDU controller for intelligent, efficient, and safe operation in high-density computing environments with extremely low PUE.

Fully modularized for flexible integration, AEWIN’s 2P DLC system seamlessly fits into Edge AI servers and data center racks. The self-designed pump, condenser, and control modules support quick delivery and easy deployment. Additionally, the PFAS-free, low-GWP coolant minimizes environmental impact while maintaining superior cooling efficiency, which reflects AEWIN’s strong commitment to ESG principles and sustainable innovation.

By significantly reducing reliance on fans and air-conditioning systems, AEWIN’s 2P DLC solution not only enhances cooling efficiency but also lowers operational costs and carbon emissions. Through this innovation, AEWIN continues to empower sustainable, high-performance computing infrastructure for the next generation of AI and HPC applications.

Visit AEWIN at SC25 to experience the future of high-performance, eco-friendly cooling solutions.

HONG KONG, Nov. 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — On November 4, H3C Digital Tour 2025 – Hong Kong & Macau was successfully held in Hong Kong. The event gathered nearly 500 distinguished guests, including government officials, industry experts, business partners, and key customers. Centered around the theme “Synergy+”, participants engaged in in-depth discussions on the latest industry trends and developments, exploring how the concept of synergy can empower diverse sectors in Hong Kong and Macau to embrace the intelligent era.

Strengthening Strategic Cooperation: “In Hong Kong and Macau, for Hong Kong and Macau“

Tony YU, Chairman of the Board of Unisplendour and President & CEO of H3C, delivered a keynote speech titled “AI Leadership: Connecting the Greater Bay Area for a Smarter Digital Future in Hong Kong & Macau“. In his address, YU emphasized that, as a leader in digital and AI solutions, H3C is rooted in China with a global presence, continuously deepening the “AI in ALL” strategy and accelerating the realization of “AI for ALL.” The company is committed to making its products and solutions smarter and enabling more intelligent applications for its customers.

YU pointed out that on the one hand, the rapid evolution of the AI industry is redefining computing infrastructure. Leveraging its Linseer AI Computing Solution and ongoing advancements in cutting-edge technological innovation, H3C is fully unleashing the cluster efficiency of “Computing × Connectivity.” On the other hand, adhering to a philosophy of convergence, H3C actively collaborates with ecosystem partners to stimulate new prospects for industrial development and accelerate the intelligent transformation across all sectors. With a profound understanding of the local market and sustained investment, H3C continues to expand its network of partners in Hong Kong and Macau, which has become a significant growth driver for its business.

Looking ahead, H3C will continue to adhere to the principle of “In Hong Kong and Macau, For Hong Kong and Macau,” further strengthening practical cooperation with customers, partners, universities, and research institutions in the region. Through joint efforts and exploration in advanced AI technologies and industry applications, H3C aims to foster a win-win ecosystem that enhances Hong Kong and Macau’s position in the global AI innovation landscape. By making AI applications more inclusive, H3C strives to collectively create a brighter digital future for Hong Kong and Macau.

Ir Tony WONG, JP, Commissioner for Digital Policy, Digital Policy Office, The Government of the HKSAR, delivered the opening remarks at the event. He stated that H3C is a leader in digitalization and AI solutions, supporting the intelligent upgrades of various industries—including finance, telecommunications, and healthcare—and making significant contributions to advancing the digital economy.

With the theme “Synergy+”, this conference aims to showcase how intelligent technologies can work in synergy to accelerate digital transformation across sectors, with AI playing a pivotal role. This reflects the fact that AI has become a core driver of social progress. The HKSAR Government has identified AI as a key industry for Hong Kong’s future development and is comprehensively promoting its steady growth through a series of initiatives covering strategic planning, R&D investment, infrastructure building, industry development, data flow, application practices, and talent cultivation.

AI is now an indispensable part of global progress and development. Wong expressed his hope that every industry and enterprise will seize the opportunities brought by AI, leverage technological advantages, and continuously enhance operational efficiency and service quality.

At the event, H3C signed a MOU with Hong Kong Generative AI Research & Development Center (HKGAI) and Hong Kong Institute of Information Technology (HKIIT) separately to contribute to the development of Hong Kong’s digital economy.

Industry–Academia–Research Leaders Sharing Insights, Exploring AI Development Across Multiple Dimensions

Dr Rocky CHENG Chung-ngam, JP, CEO of Hong Kong Cyberport Management Company Limited shared his thoughts and measures for fostering an AI ecosystem. Cyberport will promote collaboration and exchanges in relevant fields through a series of initiatives, driving R&D innovation and applied technology, and comprehensively building an AI technology and industry development ecosystem.

Prof Yike GUO, Provost of HKUST and Director of HKGAI presented “Co-creating a New AI Blueprint: The Vision, Mission, and Objectives of HKGAI”, introducing the background and significance of establishing the center.

Other notable speakers included Flora NG, CIO & University Librarian of The Hong Kong University, Dr John HUI, Principal of Hong Kong Institute of Information Technology and Jessie YU, Key OEM Sales Account Manager of Intel. They delivered speeches which highlighted the importance of intelligent connectivity, diverse infrastructure, and talent development in the AI era.

Yan QIAO, Senior Vice President of H3C and President of Network Product Line, Jiachun WU, Vice President of Cloud, Compute and Storage Product Line and Chenyi GU, shared their perspectives from multiple dimensions, including intelligent connectivity empowering AI infrastructure, H3C cloud unlocking new AI experience, AI industry practices and innovative service models. Together, they presented H3C’s core technological strengths in the “Computing × Connectivity” domain, as well as successful practices in enabling full-stack AI implementation and accelerating intelligent transformation for enterprises.

As one of the few companies in China capable of deeply integrating and fully harnessing the multiplicative effect of “Computing × Connectivity”, H3C continues to enhance its full-stack intelligent computing architecture. The company not only solidifies an efficient, green, and autonomous computing foundation through diversified computing power, but also leverages high-quality network connectivity to help customers achieve optimal intelligent computing performance. Guided by its synergy philosophy, H3C collaborates closely with ecosystem partners, delves deeper into industry application scenarios, and accelerates intelligent transformation across a wide range of sectors.

Fortifying Security with AI: Exploring New Paradigms in AI Security

In addition, H3C joined forces with Hong Kong Cybersecurity Professional Association (HKCPA), together with industry chain partners, to analyze Hong Kong’s security landscape and explore solutions to emerging challenges.

Songer SUN, Senior Vice President of H3C and President of H3C Security Technologies Co., Ltd., emphasized that H3C is advancing a proactive security strategy with AI at its core. Closely aligned with Hong Kong’s local policy direction and market trends, the company is enhancing the protection capabilities of critical infrastructure, improving the efficiency and quality of security operations services, and leveraging intelligent security measures to provide strong safeguards for Hong Kong’s digital transformation.

Stanley WONG, Chief Information Security Officer of Cyberport delved into how to establish effective management strategies, operational processes, and regular assessment mechanisms for critical infrastructure.

At the panel discussion, Ricky KWONG, Chief Executive Officer, Fiber Link Global Limited & Head of Network Planning & Operations, Engineering of HKT Limited; Ryan CHAN, Chief Information Security Officer of Hong Kong Monetary Authority; Isaiah WONG, Head of Cybersecurity Department of The Bank of East Asia and Dr John HUI, Principal of Hong Kong Institute of Information Technology, engaged in an in-depth dialogue under the theme “Advancing Digital Intelligence, Prioritizing Security: Forging a New Paradigm of Cybersecurity Resilience for Hong Kong and Macau.”

Participants unanimously agreed that the widespread adoption of AI brings unprecedented challenges in data security, algorithm ethics, and system reliability. They emphasized that “security first” is the cornerstone for healthy and sustainable AI development. Industry stakeholders must embed security into the entire lifecycle of AI system design and application, establishing a solid defense for Hong Kong and Macau’s AI applications.

At the exhibition area, H3C showcased a range of leading products and solutions at the event that highlight the core advantages of “Computing × Connectivity.” These included the LinSeer Intelligent Computing Solution, which features diversified heterogeneous computing power, high-quality network connectivity, intelligent cloud, and proactive security, as well as the full-stack liquid cooling solutions and newly released storage products. The exhibition garnered widespread attention and positive feedback.

As a steadfast partner in Hong Kong’s journey toward informatization, digitalization, and intelligence, H3C has, for over two decades, continuously empowered numerous industries in Hong Kong with cutting-edge technologies, leading products and solutions, and professional, customer-centric services. In the era of AI, H3C remains committed to its philosophy of openness, collaboration, and mutual benefits. By relying on its best-in-class products and solutions, H3C will continue to strengthen market presence and resource investment in the Hong Kong and Macau region, working hand-in-hand with partners to co-create a brighter digital future for the region.

• Showcased end-to-end, customized manufacturing capabilities covering vaccines, gene and immune therapeutics
• Strengthening global CDMO strategy through strategic synergy with SK bioscience
• Sustainable growth expected, backed by European commercial manufacturing infrastructure and regulatory expertise

FRANKFURT, Germany, VIENNA and SEONGNAM, South Korea, Nov. 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — IDT Biologika GmbH (IDT), the European subsidiary of SK bioscience, has embarked on a full-scale drive to expand its global contract development and manufacturing (CDMO) business in vaccines and biopharmaceuticals.

In October and early November, IDT participated in three of the industry’s leading global events — the World Vaccine Congress Europe 2025 (WVC) in Amsterdam, the CPHI Frankfurt 2025 (Convention on Pharmaceutical Ingredients) in Germany, and the ongoing BIO-Europe 2025 in Vienna — where the company presented its comprehensive end-to-end manufacturing solutions and global partnership strategies, spanning from early development to full commercial production.

At WVC 2025, one of the world’s largest vaccine conferences covering from R&D through commercialization, IDT held partnering meetings with global pharmaceutical companies and research institutes, highlighting its integrated capabilities in cell-culture and microbial-based processes, process development, quality validation, and fill-finish operations. Furthermore, the company shared how IDT developed a tailored in-house assay for high-sensitivity quantification and reliable sizing of host cell DNA.

Aligning with this year’s congress theme, “Connecting Innovation from Research to Commercial Manufacture,” the company emphasized its scalable CDMO platform supporting not only vaccines but also next-generation modalities such as gene and immune therapeutics and monoclonal antibodies.

During CPHI 2025, under the theme “Trusted Manufacturing Expertise with a Strong Partnership Commitment,” IDT underscored its flexible production infrastructure, reliable supply chains, and extensive experience with European and global regulatory frameworks, reinforcing its position as a trusted CDMO partner for clients worldwide.

At BIO-Europe 2025, Europe’s largest biopharmaceutical partnering conference, IDT focused on its drug-substance and drug-product manufacturing solutions for sterile injectables. The company showcased its aseptic production technologies, advanced process know-how, and integrated CDMO services supporting development through commercialization, while engaging in partnering discussions with global clients.

Through these three events, IDT strengthened its role as a strategic manufacturing partner providing tailored, end-to-end solutions, moving beyond traditional contract production. Leveraging its collaboration with SK bioscience, the company is accelerating efforts to expand global partnerships and project acquisitions.

“WVC, CPHI and BIO-Europe are key global stages for the vaccine and biopharmaceutical industry, where IDT demonstrated its manufacturing excellence and partnership capabilities,” said Dr. Sally Choe, Co-CEO of IDT Biologika.

“Guided by our vision to be ‘The reliable partner in creating a healthier world,’ we will continue to advance customer-centric strategies and long-term partnerships to further strengthen our presence in the global CDMO market.”

Since SK bioscience acquired a 60% stake in IDT Biologika last year, the two companies have integrated their development, manufacturing, and supply-chain operations across vaccines and advanced biopharmaceuticals, enhancing the competitiveness of their global CDMO network.

The combination of SK bioscience’s recombinant protein and cell-culture technologies with IDT’s European commercial manufacturing infrastructure and regulatory expertise has significantly improved operational efficiency and profitability. Industry observers expect IDT to achieve a full-year operating profit in 2025, marking a turnaround driven by this synergy.

Looking ahead, IDT Biologika plans to continue expanding its global CDMO footprint together with SK bioscience, reinforcing its position as a worldwide manufacturing hub for vaccines and advanced therapeutics and building a sustainable network spanning Europe, the Americas and Asia.

About SK bioscience

SK bioscience is an innovative vaccine and biotech company, committed to vaccine development and manufacturing to enable more equitable access to vaccines around the world. Leveraging strengths on cutting-edge technologies, SK bioscience has been dedicated to promoting human health from prevention to cure across the globe. With the cooperation of domestic and international governments, regulatory agencies, healthcare providers, doctors, and medical experts, all of the SK colleagues are passionately committed to providing high-quality vaccines to those who need them and better public healthcare solutions.

– SK bioscience Website
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CHICAGO, Nov. 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Thoughtworks, a global technology consultancy that integrates design, engineering and AI to drive digital innovation, today released volume 33 of the Technology Radar, a biannual report informed by the organizations’ experiences with clients. This edition spotlights the rapid evolution of AI assistance in today’s enterprise and showcases the techniques and technologies driving change this year. 

Thoughtworks Technology Radar Volume 33

More specifically, this volume points to increasing consolidation in the form of ‘context engineering’, new protocols like MCP and the growth of agentic systems — that’s in contrast to volume 32, published in April, which instead highlighted emergent practices, such as retrieval augmented generation and prompt engineering. This shift from one volume to the next is a signal that AI is rapidly maturing in the software engineering space.

However, while the report notes successful applications of generative AI, such as helping teams understand legacy codebases, it also emphasizes both the infrastructural demands of these systems and, worryingly, the growth of AI-related antipatterns. The takeaway for technologists and business leaders alike should be clear: AI success depends on rigor and attention to detail and nothing is inevitable.

“AI has dominated the last few editions of the Technology Radar but volume 33 marks a step change in how the industry is thinking about it,” said Rachel Laycock, Chief Technology Officer of Thoughtworks. “At the start of the year, the industry couldn’t stop talking about vibe coding — where developers provide prompts that feel right to an AI and expect software to come out the other end. That’s practically disappeared; we now see a concerted and serious effort to think through problems of context, infrastructure and security. The whole of this year has been a live experiment in AI — we’re now beginning to see benefits.”

The themes in Technology Radar Volume 33 include:

The rise of agents elevated by Model Context Protocol (MCP): Every major technology vendor is building agent-awareness into their platforms, largely thanks to the Model Context Protocol (MCP). MCP is a hugely popular integration protocol that allows agents to work efficiently and semi-autonomously; it’s transforming how teams approach software development, creating the foundations for agent-assisted workflows.

Infrastructure orchestration arrives for AI: The explosion of AI workloads is forcing platform teams to orchestrate large fleets of GPUs for both training and inference. As a consequence, GPU-aware orchestration is now a competitive necessity.

AI coding workflows: AI is strategically embedding itself across the entire software development value chain. Success is being driven by teams discovering new ways to manage context with coding agents and share knowledge and practices with others.

AI antipatterns: As AI tools become more prevalent, organizations are encountering new challenges such as AI-accelerated shadow IT and complacency with AI-generated code. This calls for sustained human judgment, oversight and healthy skepticism if organizations are to avoid negative downstream consequences.

Visit www.thoughtworks.com/radar to explore the interactive version of the Radar or download the PDF version.

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• Read more about the macro trends in the tech industry in this edition.
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About Thoughtworks
Thoughtworks is a global technology consultancy that integrates design, engineering and AI to drive digital innovation. We are over 10,000 Thoughtworkers strong across 47 offices in 18 countries. For 30+ years, we’ve delivered extraordinary impact together with our clients by helping them solve complex business problems with technology as the differentiator.

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