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AI Empowers Preventive Healthcare Survey Report Sharing on Hong Kong People’s Health Awareness

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Showed Growing Interest in Healthcare Technology Event Featured a 30-second AI Retinal Imaging to Screen 55 Health Risks Instantly


HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 28 October 2025 – “Prevention is better than cure” is a common saying that reflects the concept of “preventive healthcare,” which advocates for citizens to proactively manage their health in daily life to reduce the future financial burden of treating illness. This year’s Policy Address stated that, to address the challenges brought by an aging population, the increasing prevalence of chronic diseases, and pressure on healthcare resources, the Government would deepen healthcare system reform, including strengthening primary healthcare. The government is also promoting the development of AI+, empowering governance and industries with AI to enhance people’s livelihood. Healthcare is a significant use case for AI, while AI health technology investments are highly favored by the market. International research indicates that preventive healthcare projects have a faster valuation growth than conventional medical care.

Cyberport, eHealth Consortium, and innovative health technology company LIVE4WELL jointly organized the “AI-driven Preventive Healthcare Launch Event” today. Group photo of guests of honors Hon. Mr. Duncan CHIU, HKSAR Legislative Council Member (Technology & Innovation) (4th right) and Ms. Joyce CHEUNG, JP, Assistant Head, Chief Executive's Policy Unit (4th left) along with three co-organizers Ir. Eric CHAN, Chief Public Mission Officer of Cyberport (3rd right) , Dr. Charleston SIN , President, eHealth Consortium (3rd left), Ms. Miranda WONG, Co-founder, LIVE4WELL (2nd right), Mr. Leo ZHUANG, Chairman of LDC GROUP and Co-founder of LIVE4WELL (2nd left), and keynote speakers Prof. Hong Fung, JP, Professor of Practice, Jockey Club School of Public Health & Primary Care, CUHK (1st left), Dr. Gary Lau, Director of HKU Stroke, Clinical Associate Professor, Department of Medicine, HKU Med (1st right).
Cyberport, eHealth Consortium, and innovative health technology company LIVE4WELL jointly organized the “AI-driven Preventive Healthcare Launch Event” today. Group photo of guests of honors Hon. Mr. Duncan CHIU, HKSAR Legislative Council Member (Technology & Innovation) (4th right) and Ms. Joyce CHEUNG, JP, Assistant Head, Chief Executive’s Policy Unit (4th left) along with three co-organizers Ir. Eric CHAN, Chief Public Mission Officer of Cyberport (3rd right) , Dr. Charleston SIN , President, eHealth Consortium (3rd left), Ms. Miranda WONG, Co-founder, LIVE4WELL (2nd right), Mr. Leo ZHUANG, Chairman of LDC GROUP and Co-founder of LIVE4WELL (2nd left), and keynote speakers Prof. Hong Fung, JP, Professor of Practice, Jockey Club School of Public Health & Primary Care, CUHK (1st left), Dr. Gary Lau, Director of HKU Stroke, Clinical Associate Professor, Department of Medicine, HKU Med (1st right).

Today, Cyberport, eHealth Consortium, and innovative health technology company LIVE4WELL jointly organized the “AI-driven Preventive Healthcare Launch Event” and invited prominent experts to share their insights. A survey report titled “Hong Kong People’s Awareness, Behavioral Patterns, and Support Expectations for ‘Preventive Healthcare'” was also shared at the event, revealing a growing demand among the public for AI-powered, data driven and personalized technologies. The on-site AI health screening devices were also highly appealing to participants, including a 30-second AI retinal imaging, which can identify up to 55 health risk factors such as diabetes and cardiovascular diseases. Hon. Mr. Duncan CHIU, HKSAR Legislative Council Member (Technology & Innovation) and Ms. Joyce CHEUNG, JP, Assistant Head, Chief Executive’s Policy Unit were invited as the guests of honor and officiated the launch ceremony with three co-organizers.

Ir. Eric CHAN, Chief Public Mission Officer of Cyberport, stated, “With the growing challenges of an ageing population and the rise of chronic illnesses, the idea of ‘preventive care’ not only addresses societal shifts but also sets a key course for advancing health management. Artificial intelligence is transforming how we approach healthcare, using data-driven insights and personalized solutions to empower people to proactively manage their well-being in daily life. This also aligns with the paradigm shift of Hong Kong’s Public Primary Healthcare policy from Treatment to Prevention and the establishment of District Health Centers, reinforcing the importance of early intervention and community-based support. As Hong Kong’s digital tech hub and AI accelerator, Cyberport is committed to driving AI applications in healthcare and fostering cross-sector collaboration. Today’s event showcases AI’s transformative impact on health and marks a significant step toward a smarter, healthier future for Hong Kong.”

Dr. Charleston SIN, President, eHealth Consortium, said, “The Hong Kong Government has expressed its hope to develop Hong Kong into a health and medical innovation hub. With the rapid technological advancement in innovative therapies and electronic health records, now is the optimal time for integrating medical expertise with technology. The concept of self-health management is becoming increasingly prevalent, with more citizens showing greater interest in managing and utilizing their own health data. The eHealth Consortium is pleased to see the Government and industry actively driving innovation to empower proactive self-health management and advance a healthier community. We firmly believe that the integration of AI and medical technology will be a key trend for future development.”

Ms. Miranda WONG, Co-founder, LIVE4WELL, introduced their AI wellness concept today, “LIVE4WELL empowers the public to practice the concept of ‘preventive healthcare’, marking a milestone of ‘Wellness 3.0’. We firmly believe that prevention is better than cure, and that preventive healthcare is an irreversible future trend. Therefore, we have transcended traditional passive medical models by integrating AI technologies with health management, transforming vast health data into personalized solutions. This helps citizens take greater ownership of their health and enables an early identification of health risks. Through building an AI wellness ecosystem, we hope to truly integrate preventive healthcare into daily life, contributing to a healthier city.”

Deloitte Survey: Over 70% of respondents believe technology will play a greater role in health

At the same event, Deloitte released the survey report titled “Hong Kong People’s Awareness, Behavioral Patterns, and Support Expectations for ‘Preventive Healthcare'”. In this October, Deloitte conducted a survey with a sample of 1,004 Hong Kong residents. The survey found that 77% believed that technology will play a greater role in wellness in the future.

The survey data indicated the strong confidence in wellness technology. When asked about their interest in specific products, the top three were personalized nutrition plans (42%), AI fitness coaching (41%), and mental health technology (37%). These findings reflected respondents’ general anticipation toward personalized health management platforms and AI technology applications, demonstrating the growing demand for AI-driven health management.

Speaking on AI-driven preventive healthcare, Prof. Hong FUNG, JP, Professor of Practice, Jockey Club School of Public Health & Primary Care, CUHK, discussed AI’s potential significant contributions to the healthcare system. Currently, there are over 1,200 medical devices embedded with AI software have been cleared by FDA and AI based clinical decision support tools are widely available. He noted that AI could support personalized risk assessment and early disease detection, as well as help citizens to continuously monitor their health, thereby enhancing the management of chronic diseases and even providing support for mental health.

Dr. Gary LAU, Director of HKU Stroke, Clinical Associate Professor, Department of Medicine, HKU Med, focused on the theme of stroke prevention and rehabilitation in the era of AI. He explained how the development of AI can transform stroke treatment from reactive to proactive, enabling patients to continuously monitor their health and develop personalized medical plans. This approach helped the public to detect health risks early and take appropriate preventive healthcare measures.

Expert panels alongside AI healthcare screening experience zone

While experts shared insights on stage, the experience zone was just as popular as the panel discussions, offering hands-on experience with AI health technology, participants could explore how Wellness AI was integrated into everyday life to support the goal of preventive healthcare. One of the highlights was the “30-second AI retinal imaging”, which instantly identified up to 55 health risk factors through retinal imaging, including early signs of diabetes and cardiovascular diseases.

Other experiences included: “Body Composition Analysis”, which precisely measured 17 body indicators including visceral fat, muscle distribution, and metabolic age. “3D postural scanning”, which completed a 360-degree full-body scanning in 1 minute, identifying 15 types of posture problems, including pelvic anteversion and “AI Fitness Test”, which used AI motion capture technology for real-time analysis to comprehensively score participants’ fitness performance. Participants were able to comprehensively experience AI-driven healthcare, practicing the concept of “self-health management.”

The event featured several AI health devices, including the highlight “AI Fitness Test”, which used AI motion capture technology for real-time analysis to comprehensively score participants’ fitness performance.
The event featured several AI health devices, including the highlight “AI Fitness Test”, which used AI motion capture technology for real-time analysis to comprehensively score participants’ fitness performance.

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Photo 1: Cyberport, eHealth Consortium, and innovative health technology company LIVE4WELL jointly organized the “AI-driven Preventive Healthcare Launch Event” today. Group photo of guests of honors Hon. Mr. Duncan CHIU, HKSAR Legislative Council Member (Technology & Innovation) (4th right) and Ms. Joyce CHEUNG, JP, Assistant Head, Chief Executive’s Policy Unit (4th left) along with three co-organizers Ir. Eric CHAN, Chief Public Mission Officer of Cyberport (3rd right) , Dr. Charleston SIN , President, eHealth Consortium (3rd left), Ms. Miranda WONG, Co-founder, LIVE4WELL (2nd right), Mr. Leo ZHUANG, Chairman of LDC GROUP and Co-founder of LIVE4WELL (2nd left), and keynote speakers Prof. Hong Fung, JP, Professor of Practice, Jockey Club School of Public Health & Primary Care, CUHK (1st left), Dr. Gary Lau, Director of HKU Stroke, Clinical Associate Professor, Department of Medicine, HKU Med (1st right).

Photo 2: Ir. Eric CHAN, Chief Public Mission Officer of Cyberport, delivered a speech.

Photo 3: Dr. Charleston SIN, President, eHealth Consortium delivered a speech.

Photo 4: Ms. Miranda WONG, Co-founder, LIVE4WELL, introduced their AI wellness concept today.

Photo 5: Mr. Sunny IP, Deloitte China Consulting Partner, shared the findings of the survey report titled “Hong Kong People’s Awareness, Behavioral Patterns, and Support Expectations for ‘Preventive Healthcare'”.

Photo 6: The event featured several AI health devices, including the highlight “AI Fitness Test”, which used AI motion capture technology for real-time analysis to comprehensively score participants’ fitness performance.

Photo 7: Other experiences included “Body Composition Analysis”, “30-Second AI retinal imaging” and “3D postural scanning”, allowing participants to experience “self-health management”.

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About Hong Kong Cyberport

Wholly owned by the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Government, Cyberport is Hong Kong’s digital tech hub and AI accelerator, with a vision to empower industry digitalisation and intelligent transformation, to promote digital economy and AI development, and to foster Hong Kong to be an international AI, innovation and technology (I&T) hub. Cyberport gathers over 2,300 companies, including 11 listed companies and 10 unicorns. One-third of onsite companies’ founders come from 26 countries and regions, while Cyberport companies have expanded to over 35 global markets.

Cyberport, with Hong Kong’s largest AI Supercomputing Centre and AI Lab as the engine, has been building the AI ecosystem with industry-leading AI companies and over 400 AI and data science start-ups. Through development of tech clusters, namely AI, data science, blockchain and cybersecurity, Cyberport empowers industries across smart city and government, banking and finance, digital entertainment, culture and tourism, healthcare, education and training, property management, construction, transportation and logistics, green environment and more, while hosting Hong Kong’s largest FinTech community. Commissioned by the HKSAR Government, Cyberport has implemented proof-of-concept and sandbox schemes, subsidisation for digital tech adoption, industry tech training and start-up incubation, to drive technology R&D, translation and commercialisation, thus propelling digital transformation and intelligent upgrade across industry and society.

Also as “State-level Scientific and Technological Enterprise Incubator” and Hong Kong’s key incubator, Cyberport supports entrepreneurs with funding and office space, extensive networks of enterprises, investors, technology corporations and professional services for business growth and expansion to Chinese Mainland and overseas markets, all-round facilitation for landing in Hong Kong, talent attraction and cultivation, ready as a launchpad to take start-ups in any stages of development to the next level.

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About eHealth Consortium (eHC)

Established in 2005, eHealth Consortium (eHC) is one of Hong Kong’s leading non-profit organizations advocating digital health development across the region. As a strategic bridge between the healthcare and IT sectors, eHC drives progress in data standardization, education, and pilot projects to advance eHealth in Hong Kong and Mainland China. Our mission is to enhance healthcare accessibility, quality, and efficiency through ICT.

eHC has hosted landmark events including the eHealth Forum (2006, 2009), Asia Pacific eHealth Records Conferences (2016, 2019), and Asia Pacific eHealth Conferences (2023, 2025), bringing together global stakeholders to shape the future of eHealth.

About LIVE4WELL

LIVE4WELL is Hong Kong’s leading innovative health technology platform and the world’s first health ecosystem that integrates preventive healthcare, artificial intelligence, and behavioral incentives. Through proprietary AI motion capture technology, the platform delivers comprehensive dynamic health assessments and provides personalized health management solutions.

The platform’s flagship product, “VIV PASS,” revolutionizes health management by establishing personal health baselines, leveraging AI-powered data analytics, delivering personalized exercise prescriptions, and providing 24/7 health monitoring. LIVE4WELL innovatively combines health management with reward mechanisms through its Sweat Point system and WELLshop ecosystem, embodying the “Move to Earn” philosophy that transforms healthy behaviors into tangible rewards.

Infortrend High-Density Unified Storage Empowers File-Heavy Workloads and Veeam Backup for a Government Institution

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TAIPEI, Oct. 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Infortrend Technology, Inc. (TWSE: 2495), a leading provider of enterprise storage and AI solutions, today announced that its EonStor GS 4U 90-bay unified storage solution enabled a government institution to quickly access and share a massive volume of files while providing large-capacity storage for Veeam backups — offering high storage density for a limited rack space and simplifying data management through a unified platform.

The government institution was seeking a solution to serve as a PB-level primary storage for millions of files and as a repository for data backups, while fitting within limited rack space. After evaluating multiple options, the institution selected EonStor GS 4090, configured with 30 units of 7.68TB SAS SSDs, 60 units of 22TB NL-SAS HDDs, and four 100Gb 2-channel boards.

The key factors behind this decision included:

  • High-Density Design: With a 4U chassis capable of accommodating up to 90 drives, the system provides up to 1.5PB of storage for millions of files and large-scale backup data, all while minimizing rack footprint — offering approximately 50% more capacity compared to a 60-drive solution.
  • High Performance: It achieves 18GB/s read and 6GB/s write file throughput, ensuring fast, on-the-fly file access.
  • Simplified Management: GS supports a hybrid setup with high-speed and high-capacity drives — all managed within a single system.
  • Balanced Cost and Performance: With SSD, HDD, and automated tiering, it maintains competitive pricing without sacrificing performance.

“Enterprises today are facing explosive data growth, particularly from files that can overwhelm legacy storage systems. This government deployment is a powerful testament to how the GS 4090 addresses this challenge. Our EonStor GS high-density lineup also includes ultra-high-performance GS 5090 and powerful GS 3090 models, delivering up to 2PB raw capacity, data protection, and streamlined management,” said Frank Lee, Senior Director of Product Planning at Infortrend Technology.

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Infortrend (TWSE: 2495) has been developing and manufacturing storage solutions since 1993. With a strong emphasis on in-house design, testing, and manufacturing, Infortrend storage delivers performance and scalability with the latest standards, user-friendly data services, personal after-sales support, and unrivaled value. For more information, please visit www.infortrend.com

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MSI Powers Red Bull League of Its Own as Exclusive PC & Laptop Partner

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Backing T1 and Europe’s Elite Teams on the Global Esports Stage

NEW TAIPEI CITY, Oct. 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — MSI, a world-renowned leader in high-performance gaming hardware, is proud to serve as the exclusive gaming PC and laptop partner for Red Bull League of Its Own. With over 50 cutting-edge systems deployed onsite, MSI ensures top-tier reliability and power to drive every moment of the competition, from the main stage to training zones.


This highly anticipated League of Legends showdown will take place on November 29 at SAP Garden in Munich, Germany, a new-era sports venue located in the Olympic Park and set to welcome over 10,000 fans. Legendary Korean team T1 will lead the competition against Europe’s powerhouse squads G2 Esports, Karmine Corp, and NNO Old, along with the fan-favorite Los Ratones led by popular streamer Caedrel.

MSI Hardware Powers Every Moment

50+ MSI setups – powering the stage, the training room, and the stream.

  • Stage & Training PCs: MSI’s gaming desktops are categorized into three core series – MEG, MPG, and MAG , each tailored with distinct performance capabilities and design philosophies to address a wide range of user needs, from the high-precision demands of professional esports teams to the versatile performance requirements of today’s content creators.

    For Red Bull League of its own, MSI has deployed gaming models from the MPG and MAG lineups:

    • MPG Trident AS – Strong Performance, Sleek Design
    • MAG Infinite S3 – Stable Foundation, Durably Built
  • Streaming & Content Creation Laptops: To support the on-site streaming and content production needs of Red Bull League of its own, MSI has provided high-performance Katana series laptops. The Katana series strikes the perfect balance between power and portability, purpose-built with gamers in mind. It delivers excellent gaming performance and high refresh-rate visuals, all within a slim and compact chassis .

MSI MGA x Red Bull


Since its establishment in 2010, the MSI Gaming Arena (MGA) has celebrated the passion, skill, and competitive spirit of esports. MGA embodies MSI’s long-term commitment to the gaming community, combining world-class hardware and breakthrough innovation to help players achieve peak performance on the global stage.

Sam Chern, Vice President of Marketing at MSI, stated: “MSI is committed to empowering the global esports stage with cutting-edge hardware performance. This collaboration with Red Bull is not only about powering a world-class tournament but also represents MSI’s strategic commitment to the international esports industry.”

About MSI

MSI is a world leader in AI PC, gaming, content creation, business & productivity and AIoT solutions. Bolstered by its cutting-edge R&D capabilities and customer-driven innovation, MSI has a wide-ranging global presence spanning over 120 countries. For more information, please go to https://www.msi.com.

NYSE Content Advisory: Pre-Market Update + S&P 500 closes above 6,800 for first time

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NEW YORK, Oct. 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) provides a daily pre-market update directly from the NYSE Trading Floor. Access today’s NYSE Pre-market update for market insights before trading begins. 

 

NYSE Content Advisory: Pre-Market Update + S&P 500 closes above 6.800 for first time

Ashley Mastronardi delivers the pre-market update on October 28th

  • Stocks are mixed after the major averages posted record closes to begin the week, including the S&P 500’s first ever finish above 6,800. Big tech will take center stage later this week, with five Mag-7 companies set to report in the coming days.
  • Investors are also monitoring the latest trade developments between the U.S. and China. A meeting between President Trump and his Chinese counterpart is set to take place on Thursday.
  • Global Fintech Conference Money20/20 is underway from Las Vegas. Grania Chesterton, VP of Awards for Money20/20, will join NYSE Live this morning to share more about the awards.

Opening Bell
Andrew Ross Sorkin celebrates his new book, “1929”

Closing Bell
Avantis Investors celebrates the five-year anniversary of their first fixed income listings

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Guizhou’s Spicy and Sour Flavor as the Bridge Meets Thailand

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The culinary documentary Feast of Guizhou unlocks Thai audiences with a “Cultural Key”


Guizhou, China – Media OutReach Newswire – 28 October 2025 – When Thai Michelin two-star chef Chumpol ventured into the underground caves of Libo, Guizhou, China, and tasted steaming hotpot and unique sour meats in a natural “air-conditioned” environment at 15°C, the camera captured not only a novel experience but also a sensory connection spanning 1,300 kilometers. Recently, the culinary documentary The Feast of Guizhou (TASTEPERIMENT·GUIZHOU) has sparked a viewing craze in Thailand. Its success can be attributed to the precise use of a “cultural key” that unlocks the hearts of Thai audiences.

Spicy and Sour as the Bridge, Guizhou’s Flavor Meets Thailand! How The Feast of Guizhou Unlocks Thai Audiences with a "Cultural Key"
Spicy and Sour as the Bridge, Guizhou’s Flavor Meets Thailand! How The Feast of Guizhou Unlocks Thai Audiences with a “Cultural Key”

Precise Targeting: The “Spicy and Sour” Resonance, Revealing the Hidden Wonders of Guizhou

The documentary The Feast of Guizhou cleverly anchors its appeal in the “spicy and sour” flavor profile, which is deeply familiar to Thai audiences. In Kaili, Guizhou, the camera contrasts the Miao people’s sour soup with Thailand’s famous Tom Yum soup—both sharing a base of chili and spices, yet offering distinct flavors due to regional ingredients. This “familiar unfamiliarity” instantly bridges the psychological distance between the two cultures. The documentary also carefully selects elements that are sure to captivate Thai viewers: cliffside coffee, the picking of ancient tea trees, and the Miao people’s “High Mountain, Flowing Water” toast ceremony. Each moment serves as a “visual explosion” that refreshes Thai audiences’ perceptions.

Emotional Connection: Bridging Language Barriers, Food as a Bridge of Friendship

The documentary The Feast of Guizhou goes beyond showcasing landscapes and cuisine, focusing on the warm interactions between people. The camera captures the hearty laughter of a shopkeeper in Zhi Jin, the crisp “Sawasdee Ka” from a little girl at a night market, and the warm smiles of the Miao, Bouyei, and Dong people—conveying the simple, heartfelt hospitality shared between Guizhou and Thailand. This emotional resonance, which transcends language, becomes a key factor in touching the audience. In the final segment, Chef Chumpol creates six “Guizhou-Thailand fusion dishes” in Guiyang, further materializing this emotional connection: lemongrass as a Thai greeting, and wood ginger as a Guizhou return gesture. The kitchen becomes a living room for a cultural dialogue through food.

Social Media Buzz: Sparking the Impulse to Explore

Following the release of The Feast of Guizhou, the documentary quickly gained traction across social media platforms. Many viewers expressed being deeply moved by Guizhou’s unique natural landscapes, rich cultural heritage, and the warmth of its people—remarking that “Guizhou feels like a never-ending book of surprises!” and “I want to book a flight there right now!” This cultural ripple effect, ignited by food, vividly illustrates the power of cross-border cultural exchange. The Feast of Guizhou reveals a timeless truth: the most compelling dialogues between civilizations often begin with the palate and resonate in the heart.

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Supermicro, Intel and Micron Collaborate on Record-Breaking Results for the STAC-M3™ Quantitative Trading Benchmark

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  • The STAC-M3 measures time-series database performance used in algorithmic trading and backtesting workloads
  • Supermicro Petascale servers, Intel® Xeon® 6 processors, Micron™ 9550 SSDs and DDR5 memory, and KX Software’s kdb+ database were showcased
  • Results show that lower latency queries accelerate algorithm testing and increase the number of testable trading strategies

SAN JOSE, Calif. and NEW YORK, Oct. 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Super Micro Computer, Inc. (SMCI), a Total IT Solution Provider for AI/ML, HPC, Cloud, Storage, and 5G/Edge, today announced record-breaking results for the STAC-M3 benchmark, in collaboration with Intel and Micron, at the STAC Summit in New York City. STAC, an independent testing organization focused on the financial industry, leads the STAC Benchmark™ Council with over 500 financial services institutions and more than 70 technology companies participating. 

Supermicro Petascale X14 Series All-Flash Storage Server with Dual Intel Xeon 6 Processors
Supermicro Petascale X14 Series All-Flash Storage Server with Dual Intel Xeon 6 Processors

“The record-breaking test results are a testament to both Supermicro’s workload optimized building block product design enabling us to achieve first-to-market leadership and our collaboration with leading technology providers Intel, Micron and KX Software,” said Vik Malyala, SVP Technology & AI at Supermicro. “Supermicro prides itself on its close collaboration with leading industry partners and its ability to deliver the most leading-edge technology to customers to gain a competitive advantage. In the world of high frequency quantitative trading, the time-to-market and performance advantage we’re able to deliver can be measured in our customers’ trading profits.”

For more information on Supermicro’s Petascale servers, please visit All-Flash NVMe Servers for Advanced Computing | Supermicro.

The STAC-M3 benchmark focuses on real-time quantitative trading using simulated market bid-ask and settled trade data for thousands of assets. STAC-M3 is a full-stack benchmark including compute, storage, networking, and software in a multi-user environment. It measures query response time for scenarios often used in algorithmic trading, risk management and trade strategy backtesting commonly performed by banks, hedge funds, quantitative trading firms and trading exchanges. Large data volumes, low latency, and complex processing capabilities are common characteristics of high-frequency trading and analysis environments. Financial firms have a growing need to collect, store, and analyze more data than ever before. Tick data analysis helps firms quickly react to market changes to maximize profits and manage risk.

The STAC-M3 benchmark consists of two sets of tests, Antuco which measures performance based on a smaller dataset size and simulates the performance of a larger dataset, and Kanaga which uses a 20x larger dataset and larger number of concurrent users to match real-world conditions. The STAC-M3 audited results1 show that the configuration sets new world records on 19 of 24 Kanaga mean-time response benchmarks—including all 10 of 10 Kanaga 50 and 100 user benchmarks—and 3 of 5 Kanaga throughput benchmarks. In addition, 3 of 3 Antuco 50 and 100 user benchmarks also set new records.

“In high-frequency trading and analytics, managing large data volumes, maintaining deterministic low latency, and handling complex processing are vital. Financial firms must analyze billions of tick data points per day to respond to market changes, optimize profits, and manage risk effectively,” said Srini Krishna, Intel Fellow, Head of Data Center Products. “Today’s STAC-M3 results show Intel Xeon 6 delivering record-setting performance and efficiency—helping trading teams act faster, capture alpha, and assess risk with confidence.”

The test configuration consisted of six 2U Supermicro storage servers for a total of 12U of rack space in contrast to previous record-holders which used two to four times more space (21U and 44U).  With Intel Xeon 6 processors, the Supermicro dual-CPU Petascale server completed the compute-intensive 100-user unpredictable interval statistics benchmark 36% faster than ever before, all the while using 62% fewer CPU cores than the previous record holder. Despite using about half to a quarter of the rack space as previous record-breaking tests, the 12U 6-server configuration tested supported the highest storage capacity of 1.6PiB using performance-optimized Micron 9550 NVMe SSDs, which is more than six times the capacity of the next highest previous record.

“When trading securities in a rapidly moving market, microseconds can mean millions of dollars, making speed the ultimate currency. In audited STAC-M3 testing, Micron 9550 NVMe SSDs and DDR5 RDIMMs delivered exceptionally low, predictable latency under heavy I/O and compute-bound operations, turning tick data into insights faster than ever,” said Alvaro Toledo, vice president and general manager for the Americas Core Data Center Business Unit at Micron. “Our technical collaboration with Supermicro, Intel and KX Software sets new performance records and gives traders the edge they need to win.”

The six Supermicro Petascale all-flash storage servers used Intel Xeon 6 processors and Micron 9550 NVMe SSDs and DDR5 RDIMM memory.  The SSG-222B-NE3X24R Petascale 2U storage server is Supermicro’s latest generation high-performance storage server which features dual Intel Xeon 6 6700 series processors, up to 32 DDR5 RDIMMs and 32 E3.S NVMe PCIe Gen 5 storage bays. The system balances the PCIe Gen 5 IO to both the NVMe slots and up to 5 PCIe add-in card slots for networking and GPUs, to ensure optimal performance of the storage workload. The test configuration used KX Systems’ kdb+ 4.1 high-performance columnar analytics database optimized for real-time and historical data.

“We’re proud that kdb+ continues to power world-record performance in the STAC-M3 benchmarks—marking 15 of the last 17 global records,” said Ashok Reddy, CEO at KX Software. “What excites us most is what these results mean for our clients and that true impact is measured not just in speed, but in how deeply we transform firms’ trading and execution strategies. As trading systems evolve and data volumes surge, we remain committed to advancing performance, precision, and reliability—helping our partners push the boundaries of what’s possible in quantitative trading.”

The STAC-M3 benchmark test configuration featured:

  • Six Supermicro SSG-222B-NE3X24R Petascale all-flash storage servers, each equipped with dual Intel Xeon 6767P CPUs (64 cores, 128 threads, max turbo 3.9GHz, 350W TDP),
  • 16 Micron 128GB DDR5 RDIMMs (totaling 2.048 TB per system at 6400 MT/s),
  • 24 high-performance Micron 9550 NVMe™ SSDs (12.8TB each), and
  • KX Software’s kdb+ 4.1 high-performance columnar analytics database optimized for real-time and historical data

For a full description of the test configuration used and the test results, see the STAC website here: https://docs.stacresearch.com/KDB250929. For a more detailed analysis of the results, see the Micron blog. 

The test results will be presented at the STAC Summit in New York on October 28. STAC Summit – New York | STAC.

About Super Micro Computer, Inc.

Supermicro (NASDAQ: SMCI) is a global leader in Application-Optimized Total IT Solutions. Founded and operating in San Jose, California, Supermicro is committed to delivering first-to-market innovation for Enterprise, Cloud, AI, and 5G Telco/Edge IT Infrastructure. We are a Total IT Solutions manufacturer with server, AI, storage, IoT, switch systems, software, and support services. Supermicro’s motherboard, power, and chassis design expertise further enables our development and production, enabling next-generation innovation from cloud to edge for our global customers. Our products are designed and manufactured in-house (in the US, Asia, and the Netherlands), leveraging global operations for scale and efficiency and optimized to improve TCO and reduce environmental impact (Green Computing). The award-winning portfolio of Server Building Block Solutions® allows customers to optimize for their exact workload and application by selecting from a broad family of systems built from our flexible and reusable building blocks that support a comprehensive set of form factors, processors, memory, GPUs, storage, networking, power, and cooling solutions (air-conditioned, free air cooling or liquid cooling).

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1 For the full STAC report™, see www.STACresearch.com/KDB 
https://stacresearch.com/KDB250929 

 

Thunes and Yellow Card Transform How Businesses Pay and Get Paid Globally Through Stablecoin Innovation

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LAS VEGAS, Oct. 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Thunes, the Smart Superhighway to move money around the world, and Yellow Card, one of the largest licensed stablecoin on/off ramp orchestrators in emerging markets, today announced a strategic collaboration to advance stablecoin adoption and streamline international business payments across emerging markets.

Through this collaboration, Thunes will support Yellow Card’s business customers to send money more efficiently when trading with international partners. By leveraging Thunes’ Direct Global Network, businesses using Yellow Card can overcome long-standing bottlenecks in cross-border transactions, such as slow settlement times and currency volatility. Thunes’ Network will help bridge these gaps, enabling faster, more reliable supplier payments across key regions such as Asia, the U.S., and the Middle East.

Yellow Card will provide critical stablecoin infrastructure and expertise that enables Thunes to overcome traditional bottlenecks in global treasury using stablecoins. Leveraging Yellow Card’s vast network across Latin America, Southeast Asia, and Africa empowers Thunes to execute payment flows at unprecedented speed, optimize liquidity on a global scale, and insulate its business from currency fluctuations, future-proofing its operations for the digital asset economy.

The agreement with US-based Yellow Card follows Thunes’ expansion into the US market earlier this year when it obtained money transmission licenses in all 50 states to serve companies based there.

The alliance reflects a shared commitment between Yellow Card and Thunes to harness the power of blockchain technology and digital assets to make cross-border money movement more efficient and inclusive for businesses in emerging economies.

Chris Maurice, CEO of Yellow Card, said: “This collaboration with Thunes marks a major milestone in our mission to connect emerging markets to global liquidity. By combining Yellow Card stablecoin efficiency with Thunes’ Direct Global Network, we’re enabling businesses to move money faster, cheaper and more transparently, fueling growth and financial inclusion.”

Chloe Mayenobe, President and Chief Operating Officer at Thunes, commented: “Thunes is committed to building bridges between the traditional and digital financial ecosystems, driving global payment interoperability in the process. Working with Yellow Card allows us to deliver more efficient liquidity solutions and cross-border payments for businesses, supporting our mission to enable the next billion end users in emerging markets to access the global economy.”

 

 

Clarifai and Vultr Showcase Record-Breaking AI Inference Performance on GPUs at NVIDIA GTC AI Conference

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New benchmark results confirm the Clarifai Reasoning Engine on Vultr’s GPU clusters delivers unprecedented speed, efficiency, and scalability for next-gen AI workloads

WASHINGTON, Oct. 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Clarifai, a global leader in AI and pioneer of the full-stack AI platform, and Vultr, the world’s largest privately held cloud computing platform, today announced new benchmark results demonstrating unprecedented inference speed and cost efficiency on GPUs. The announcement comes as the two companies showcase their collaboration at the Vultr booth during NVIDIA GTC Washington, D.C., taking place October 28–30.

The joint results highlight the Clarifai Reasoning Engine, optimized for agentic AI inference, running on Vultr’s large-scale dedicated GPU clusters. Independent testing by Artificial Analysis showed the Clarifai Reasoning Engine achieving 544 tokens per second, 0.36 seconds time to first token, and an industry-leading $0.16 per million tokens on the GPT-OSS-120B model—outpacing every GPU-based inference platform tested, and rivaling specialized ASIC accelerators.

“Clarifai’s benchmark-topping performance is a testament to what’s possible when software innovation meets cloud engineering excellence,” said Kevin Cochrane, CMO of Vultr. “Our GPU clusters deliver extraordinary inference speed and efficiency while keeping costs under control. Together with Clarifai, we’re enabling organizations to develop competitive, high-performance AI solutions faster than ever before.”

“Vultr’s GPU infrastructure is a cornerstone of how we help customers unlock the full potential of the Clarifai Reasoning Engine,” said Matthew Zeiler, Founder & CEO at Clarifai. “As organizations build AI workloads and agentic systems, they need performance and cost efficiency without compromising reasoning quality. Vultr provides the speed and reliability that make those outcomes possible.”

The latest benchmarks are part of the Clarifai 11.9 release, which introduces expanded capabilities for building and deploying advanced AI systems, including:

  • Added new Vultr cloud instances on NVIDIA HGX B200 and NVIDIA GH200 Grace Hopper™ Superchips.
  • Toolkit compatibility for vLLM, LMStudio, and Hugging Face, enabling seamless model initialization and management.
  • New model releases, including Qwen3-Next-80B-A3B-Thinking and Qwen3-30B-A3B-Instruct, further expanding Clarifai’s model-agnostic ecosystem.

Built for enterprise-scale workloads, the Clarifai Reasoning Engine continuously optimizes kernels, batching, and memory use based on workload behavior, improving performance over time without sacrificing accuracy. It supports any large reasoning model, allowing customers to bring their own models and achieve similar levels of throughput and efficiency.

Clarifai and Vultr are setting a new standard for AI inference performance, scalability, and cost control, enabling developers and enterprises to accelerate innovation in reasoning, agentic systems, and generative AI.

Visit Clarifai and Vultr at booth #453 to learn more.

About Clarifai
Clarifai is a global leader in AI and the pioneer of the full-stack AI platform that helps organizations, teams, and developers build, deploy, and operationalize AI at the highest scale and availability. Clarifai’s cutting-edge AI platform supports today’s modern AI technologies like Large Language Models (LLMs), Large Vision Models (LVMs), Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG), automated data labeling, high-volume production inference, and more. Founded in 2013, Clarifai is available in cloud, on-premises, or hybrid environments and has been used to build more than 1.5 million AI models, serving more than 500,000 users across 170 countries. Learn more at www.clarifai.com.

For more information or media requests, contact: pr@clarifai.com.

About Vultr
Vultr is on a mission to make high-performance cloud infrastructure easy to use, affordable, and locally accessible for enterprises and AI innovators around the world. Vultr is trusted by hundreds of thousands of active customers across 185 countries for its flexible, scalable, global Cloud Compute, Cloud GPU, Bare Metal, and Cloud Storage solutions. Founded by David Aninowsky and self-funded for over a decade, Vultr has grown to become the world’s largest privately held cloud infrastructure company.

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