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MTR* and Airport Express Advertising Presents “5G Summer Thrill”

Leveraging Upgraded 5G Golden Spectrum for Enhanced Real-Time Interaction Between Advertisers and MTR Passengers delivering Exclusive Outdoor Advertising Impact

HONG KONG, July 31, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — JCDecaux Transport, the exclusive operator of MTR* and Airport Express advertising, is excited to co-launch the “5G Summer Thrill” outdoor advertising promotion, adding vibrancy to this summer. This new online interactive live-streaming event transcends geographical boundaries for both advertisers and MTR passengers, marking a new chapter in outdoor advertising by creating real-time interactive entertainment hotspots and capturing memorable moments.

MTR* and Airport Express Advertising Presents "5G Summer Thrill” Leveraging Upgraded 5G Golden Spectrum for Enhanced Real-Time Interaction delivering Exclusive Outdoor Advertising Impact
MTR* and Airport Express Advertising Presents “5G Summer Thrill” Leveraging Upgraded 5G Golden Spectrum for Enhanced Real-Time Interaction delivering Exclusive Outdoor Advertising Impact

Opening a New Chapter in Outdoor Advertising: Interactive Opportunities from 5G Upgrades

5G Golden Spectrum has been added to nine MTR stations to enhance passenger experience. The upgrade of the mobile network allows passengers to enjoy a seamless internet experience, whether they are watching live broadcasts, browsing videos, or engaging in social interactions, even during peak hours.

Organized by MTR Advertising and managed by JCDecaux Transport, the “5G Summer Thrill” event shines at Hong Kong, Causeway Bay, and Tsim Sha Tsui stations. It features a series of interactive live-streaming events on iconic digital display screens to break boundaries, experience memorable moments, and feel the speed.The advantages of the upgraded 5G Golden Spectrum include:

  • Ultra-Fast Internet: Passengers can enjoy seamless, high-speed real-time interactive live streaming
  • Ultra-Low Latency: Smoother gaming and interactive experience, ensuring passengers do not miss any exciting moments
  • Robust and Stable Network Capacity: Stable signals even during peak network usage

Upgraded 5G: Enhancing Real-Time Interaction for Advertisers and MTR Passengers

The enhanced mobile network has made station digital advertising more engaging and diverse, providing advertisers with a more interactive and immediate outdoor advertising platform. This advancement enables advertisers to deliver timely information to their target audience, maximizing advertising effectiveness. Advertisers can break geographical boundaries, interact with consumers in real-time, and enhance brand reach and freshness, thereby increasing the overall effectiveness of their campaigns.

Ms. Shirley Chan, Managing Director of JCDecaux Transport Hong Kong & Macau, stated, “We are thrilled to showcase the innovative efficiency and interactive experience of MTR* and Airport Express advertising. This event not only integrates a comprehensive online and offline promotional strategy but also leverages the upgraded 5G Golden Spectrum to enhance the fluidity and interactivity of advertising. By creating impactful large-scale outdoor advertising solutions, we precisely engage with target audiences and facilitate real-time interactions, boosting brand participation. We are grateful for MTR’s support and guidance, which allows JCDecaux Transport to deliver an extraordinary interactive live-streaming experience to our advertising clients, enhancing brand exposure and offering rich promotional experiences to the citizens of Hong Kong. We look forward to the powerful advertising impact this campaign will generate!”

Experience “5G Summer Thrill “: Event Schedule and Participation Details

The “5G Summer Thrill” offers a variety of exciting programs from July to August 2025, enabling passengers to enjoy smart travel interactions powered by the upgraded 5G Golden Spectrum!

Event

Advertiser

Date

Time

Location

“Chasing Dreams: Professional Future” Diploma Exam Results Seminar and Workshop 2025

VTC and Hong Kong Youth Association

July 5

1:45 – 3:30 PM

Hong Kong Conrad Hotel

International Education Fair 2025

Amber Education

July 16

2:30 – 3:00 PM

JW Marriott Hotel, Hong Kong

YUTAKANA Bountiful Life Special Share

YUTAKANA Bountiful Life

July 26

8:00 – 8:30 PM

Live Stream

Arsenal vs. Tottenham – MTR Station Cheer and Support Interactive Live Stream

健絡通

July 31

To Be Determined

Kai Tak Sports Park Main Venue

Please register early for your exclusive event code at: https://www.live5gsummerthrillmtr.com/tc and retain your e-ticket and reference number for entry to the event or to redeem benefits.

Inquiries: 3333 8765 | Email: hk.gameinfo@jcdecaux.com

Event Highlights

The second interactive live-streaming event on July 16 attracted many passengers, creating a lively atmosphere as MTR commuters paused to enjoy the live broadcast and participate in interactions. Many attendees expressed high interest in the event and actively engaged in various interactive segments, enabling real-time communication with brands. This not only added excitement to their daily commutes but also provided advertisers with direct access to their target audience.

To celebrate the successful launch of “5G Summer Thrill,” a simple yet grand photo opportunity and interactive sharing session were arranged during the second event, where representatives from MTR, the four major mobile network operators, and advertising management gathered to discuss how mobile network enhancements can leverage MTR advertising advantages.

The day was filled with surprises, and the enthusiastic response from passengers added vibrant colors to the “5G Summer Thrill” event, showcasing the potential for innovative experiences in future travel. We look forward to continuing to deliver exciting interactive streams in future events, ensuring every passenger is part of this grand occasion.

JCDecaux eagerly anticipates exploring the endless possibilities and surprises brought by the 5G interactive experience with passengers and advertisers this summer, creating a unique MTR travel experience and contributing to the development of Hong Kong as a smart city.

For more information about the MTR* advertising campaign, please contact media inquiries:

JCDecaux Transport
Rita Yeung
Tel.: 3960 3386 / 9781 0017
Email: rita.yeung@jcdecaux.com

About JCDecaux Transport

JCDecaux Transport is the main subsidiary of the JCDecaux Group, the number one outdoor advertising company worldwide. Established since 1976, JCDecaux Transport is the No.1 outdoor advertising company in Hong Kong, the market leader and pioneer of the outdoor advertising industry. Currently managing the advertising sales concessions of MTR* and Airport Express for up to 49 years. The company also operates the advertising concessions for Hong Kong International Airport, Macau International Airport and Pacific Place Passages.

For more information about JCDecaux Transport, visit www.jcdecaux-transport.com.hk
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/jcdecaux-transport-hong-kong/ 

*MTR advertising refers to the exclusive advertising business managed by JCDecaux Transport, which includes the Island Line, South Island Line, Tsuen Wan Line, Kwun Tong Line, Tung Chung Line, Tseung Kwan O Line, Disneyland Resort Line, and the Airport Express. This encompasses programmatic out-of-home advertising and MTR Mobile.

 

Ericsson expands 4G and 5G network equipment partnership with SoftBank Corp.

  • Ericsson to supply network equipment for SoftBank’s low, mid, and high bands
  • Ericsson will contribute to SoftBank’s 4G and 5G networks enhancement and expand further expansion of 5G Standalone coverage

STOCKHOLM, July 31, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC) has strengthened its partnership with Japan’s SoftBank Corp. (SoftBank) through a new commercial agreement covering 4G and 5G network products and solutions. Ericsson has been selected as one of the radio equipment vendors to enhance SoftBank’s networks. Ericsson will enhance SoftBank’s networks in the Hokkaido, Tohoku, Kanto, Hokuriku and Tokai regions, and parts of the Kansai region.

SoftBank’s 4G and 5G networks will be enhanced by utilizing products and solutions from the Ericsson Radio System. Frequencies covered in the agreement include low, mid and high bands. Ericsson will assist SoftBank in expanding 5G Standalone coverage and supporting advanced automation and operational efficiency improvements with AI.

Hideyuki Tsukuda, Executive Vice President and CTO at SoftBank Corp., says: “SoftBank will promote network enhancement with a focus on 5G Standalone deployment and AI utilization, delivering an outstanding user experience for both enterprise and consumer customers in Japan. We are confident that adopting Ericsson’s advanced radio technology will further accelerate the enhancement of our network’s quality and operational efficiency with AI.”

Chafic Nassif, Head of Market Area North East Asia, Ericsson, says: “SoftBank has been at the forefront of connectivity engagement through every generation of mobility. As digitalization ramps up, Ericsson will work closely with SoftBank in our strengthened partnership to help drive its digital leadership ambitions through improved end-user experiences, AI and automation. This will also support SoftBank’s role in helping Japan to achieve its wider digital economy aims as a nation.”

Portfolio details

Ericsson will provide SoftBank with its latest radio access network (RAN) products, including the easy-to-install, lightweight Massive MIMO AIR 3255, which reduces energy consumption by up to 35 percent compared to previous models. The company will also deliver the energy-efficient, high-capacity, ultra-wideband AIR 6476.

Ericsson will also supply its latest generation RAN Compute (basebands), optimized for real-time AI execution. The RAN hardware and software utilizing Ericsson’s AI will enhance user experience, coverage, mobility and spectrum efficiency, and reduce energy consumption.

Ericsson’s RAN Compute, powered by Ericsson Silicon and the Many-Core Architecture (EMCA), enhances data storage and parallel processing capabilities. This enables real-time AI execution in the baseband, making AI deployment easier and more energy efficient.

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Champasack Bans Wildlife Collection and Trade

Wildlife on display at a rural market in Laos. (Photo credit: WCS)

Southern Laos’ Champasack Province on 25 July announced a ban on the collection, trading, and raising of wild animals and birds in their natural habitats, including earthworms, for commercial purposes. 

Under the new regulations, violators face escalating penalties depending on the severity of their offense. Minor violations that do not constitute criminal acts will result in fines equivalent to twice the value of the damage caused to wildlife. 

Repeat offenders will face harsher penalties. For example, violations involving Category II (Protected) species, such as porcupines, wild boars, and bats, will result in fines equal to four times the estimated damage value. Offenses involving Category III (General) species, like rats, lizards, Chinese francolins, and green snakes, will incur triple the damage value. 

In more serious cases, authorities may impose educational measures, disciplinary actions, mandatory compensation, or even criminal prosecution.

All assets obtained through illegal wildlife activities will be confiscated and declared state property.

Individuals or businesses seeking to collect, trade, or raise wildlife for commercial purposes must submit detailed proposals to provincial authorities for review. Permission will be granted only if the animals are not on the prohibited list and the activity poses no threat to biodiversity or environmental sustainability.

Category I (Prohibited) such as tiger, red-shanked douc langur, and saola remain strictly off-limits for any use.

This follows an incident in neighboring Salavan Province on 20 July, when one greater hog badger and three endangered red-shanked douc langurs were found dead in the forest. The discovery sparked nationwide concern, leading to arrests on 22 July of those responsible for shooting the protected animals.

SeABank and AFS clarified matters related to the Charter Capital Transfer Agreement of Post and Telecommunication Finance Company Limited (PTF)


HA NOI, VIETNAM – Media OutReach Newswire – 31 July 2025 – Regarding the Charter Capital Transfer Agreement of Post and Telecommunication Finance Company Limited (“PTF“) and the public announcement issued by AEON Financial Service Co., Ltd. (“AFS“), Southeast Asia Commercial Joint Stock Bank (“SeABank“) and AFS have been engaged in constructive discussions to comprehensively clarify the issues raised by AFS in a spirit of goodwill and cooperation.

SeABank and AFS foster relationship with a cooperative agreement
SeABank and AFS foster relationship with a cooperative agreement

As a result, AFS has confirmed that SeABank had no knowledge of, nor any involvement in, any potential discrepancies in provision at PTF before the closing of the transaction. Furthermore, AFS has formally withdrawn its preliminary notice relating to the transaction and reaffirmed its intention to manage and develop PTF sustainably.

To foster the relationship, SeABank and AFS has signed a cooperative agreement to develop retail products and services, for the needs of both parties’ customers in Vietnam.

For media inquiries, please contact:

Mr. Tran Huy Hung
Deputy Director, Communications and Marketing Division
SeABank – Southeast Asia Commercial Joint Stock Bank
198 Tran Quang Khai Street, Hoan Kiem Ward, Hanoi, Vietnam
Tel: (024) 3944 8688, ext. 7803 | Fax: (024) 3944 9026
Email: hung.th@seabank.com.vn | Website: www.seabank.com.vn

Hashtag: #SeABank

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

Perennial Holdings, Lujiazui Administrative Bureau and Lujiazui Group Sign Strategic Partnership to Establish Shanghai’s First Wholly Foreign-Owned Tertiary General Hospital

SINGAPORE, July 31, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Perennial Holdings Private Limited (“Perennial Holdings“) is pleased to announce that it has entered into a strategic partnership agreement with the Lujiazui Administrative Bureau of the China (Shanghai) Pilot Free Trade Zone (“Lujiazui Administrative Bureau“) and Shanghai Lujiazui (Group) Co., Ltd., (“Lujiazui Group“), under which Perennial Holdings will incorporate a foreign medical investment company in the Lujiazui District to establish Shanghai’s first wholly foreign-owned tertiary general hospital (“Perennial General Hospital Shanghai“).

Perennial General Hospital Shanghai is expected to be established at a total investment cost of RMB500 million with a planned capacity of 500 beds. The hospital will be built according to international standards, integrating advanced medical equipment and technology, as well as global service standards. It will also encompass an outstanding team of medical experts from China and abroad to deliver patient-centred care. Aside from general medical areas such as internal medicine, surgery and health screening, the hospital will house centres of excellence with specialisations including orthopedics, oncology, cardiovascular diseases and otolaryngology. Designed with a garden-style healing environment and personalised care, the hospital is committed to delivering a safe, efficient and comfortable patient experience. The hospital will also serve as a premier platform for global medical exchange, fostering collaboration and sharing of clinical expertise.

Mr Pua Seck Guan, Executive Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Perennial Holdings, said, “We are delighted to partner the Lujiazui Administrative Bureau and Lujiazui Group, bringing together our collective expertise and reaffirming our long-term confidence in China’s healthcare market. Shanghai is a dynamic international financial and trade hub as well as a global tourism destination, attracting business elites, talents and high-net-worth tourists from all over the world. Along with the city’s highly cosmopolitan local residents, Shanghai is witnessing a burgeoning demand for premium and personalised medical services.”

Mr Pua added, “The Lujiazui District stands as the most globalised and comprehensive business ecosystem within Shanghai’s financial centre. Located 30 kilometres from the Pudong International Airport and accessible via an eight-minute magnetic levitation train ride, the District enjoys strong international connectivity. The Perennial General Hospital Shanghai will leverage its strategic location to serve both local residents and expatriates in the city, and introduce innovative medical treatments and packages for high-net-worth international clients to support the growth of Shanghai’s medical tourism sector. Through the hospital, we are committed to establishing an exceptional healthcare hub with global reach, contributing to the city’s development as an international consumption centre.”

A spokesperson from the Lujiazui Administrative Bureau, said: “We warmly welcome Perennial Holdings’ introduction of international medical resources to the Lujiazui District, which will significantly contribute to our vision of building a world-class financial city. The Lujiazui District is a hub for nearly 50,000 domestic and international enterprises and 500,000 professionals. It has a distinctly outward-facing economy, with a highly integrated and developed industrial and urban ecosystem, making it an ideal city for living and working. Striving to become a key hub for Shanghai’s “Five Centres” initiative and a leading development zone in the Pudong New Area, the District is focused on promoting regional economic development and optimising its business and living environments. This new hospital will be instrumental in developing Lujiazui District’s “Big Health” industry ecosystem and elevation of its reputation worldwide.”

A spokesperson from the Lujiazui Group, said: “Drawing from Perennial Holdings’ international expertise in the healthcare sector, the Perennial General Hospital Shanghai will greatly benefit from Pudong New Area’s conducive policies to introduce advanced international medical treatments and healthcare management to meet the diverse healthcare needs of residents across the Yangtze River Delta region and offer world-class medical services catered to expatriates. This hospital will be pivotal in advancing Lujiazui District’s infrastructure, fostering integrated innovation across healthcare, finance and technology, while supporting the synergistic growth of Shanghai’s international financial centre and the broader health industry.”

As an integrated healthcare and real estate company, Perennial Holdings has five healthcare-centric transit-oriented developments (“TODs“) typically integrating medical care, eldercare and hospitality components, connected to high-speed railway stations located in Tianjin, Kunming, Chengdu, Xi’an and Chongqing. Currently, the company owns, manages and operates over 25,000 beds in medical and eldercare facilities, comprising about 16,000 operational beds and over 9,000 beds in the pipeline, across 15 cities in China and Singapore.

For media enquiries, please contact:

 

Ms Tong Ka-Pin

Chief Corporate Officer

DID: (65) 6602 6828

HP : (65) 9862 2435

Email: tong.ka-pin@perennialholdings.com

 

 

Ms Crystal Tan

Assistant Manager, Investor Relations, Corporate Communications & Marketing

DID: (65) 6602 0994

HP : (65) 8128 8268

Email: crystal.tan@perennialholdings.com

About Perennial Holdings Private Limited (www.perennialholdings.com)

Perennial Holdings Private Limited (“Perennial Holdings“) is an established integrated healthcare and real estate company headquartered in Singapore. The company owns, manages and operates over 25,000 beds in medical and eldercare facilities, comprising about 16,000 operational beds and over 9,000 beds in the pipeline, across 15 cities in China and Singapore. In China, Perennial Holdings owns and operates the country’s first private integrated healthcare ecosystem, which combines a unique medical platform centred on partnerships with doctors and one of the largest private eldercare platforms in the country. Its comprehensive medical care facilities encompass general, rehabilitation, specialist and nursing hospitals, while its eldercare facilities include independent living, assisted living, nursing homes and dementia care. In Singapore, the Company will operate the nation’s first private assisted living development and is set to launch the country’s first-of-its-kind private integrated rehabilitation and traditional Chinese medicine sanctuary.

Perennial Holdings’ quality real estate portfolio spans over 84 million square feet in total gross floor area across China, Singapore, Malaysia and Indonesia. The company focuses strategically on large-scale transit-oriented developments (“TODs“), serving as enablers of its healthcare portfolio, and landmark integrated developments. It has six TODs in China which are connected to high-speed railway (“HSR“) stations, of which five located in Tianjin, Chengdu, Kunming, Xi’an and Chongqing, are healthcare-centric, and one commercial-centric HSR TOD is in Hangzhou.

Cushman & Wakefield Announces Key Appointments Across Combined APAC & EMEA Business


HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 31 July 2025 – Cushman & Wakefield has elevated three senior leaders to newly-created positions in its combined APAC & EMEA business.

The two regions were brought together in May under the leadership of Matthew Bouw, who has established an operating model to drive innovation and value for clients and support growth across the business.

Matthew Bouw, Chief Executive, APAC & EMEA, Cushman & Wakefield, said: “The process to determine the optimal operating model for delivering our growth agenda has only reinforced the complementary strengths of the two regions and my excitement about the opportunity in front of us. Central to our thinking has been ensuring we enable exceptional advice and execution on the front line by bringing the best of Cushman & Wakefield globally to our local markets. It is a pleasure to elevate these outstanding leaders from across our combined business into roles where they can have the greatest impact.”

James Young is promoted to President – Markets, APAC & EMEA, a new role with ultimate responsibility for specific service lines spanning different geographies, including capital markets, leasing, tenant representation, and asset services, as well as sectors including offices, retail, logistics & industrial and living. Young has been with the firm 35 years, holding a variety of leadership roles across both regions.

Tom Gibson is appointed President – Project & Development Services and Sustainability, APAC & EMEA. Gibson will be responsible for Project & Development Services and Sustainability Services across the combined business, leveraging the depth and quality of the firm’s specialist expertise across both regions to enhance its support for clients. His expanded role also includes continued responsibility for the fast-growing data centres asset class.

Emma Rossetti expands her role to Head of Operations, APAC & EMEA. She will be responsible for simplifying business processes, improving efficiency, and driving economies of scale, allowing frontline leaders to focus more time on clients and revenue growth.

Bouw added: “James, Tom and Emma and are proven leaders who will be integral to our success across both regions as we move forwards together into our next chapter of growth.”

Read this press release on the Cushman & Wakefield website here

Hashtag: #Cushman&Wakefield

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

Cushman & Wakefield

Cushman & Wakefield (NYSE: CWK) is a leading global commercial real estate services firm for property owners and occupiers with approximately 52,000 employees in nearly 400 offices and 60 countries. In Greater China, a network of 23 offices serves local markets across the region. In 2024, the firm reported revenue of $9.4 billion across its core services of Valuation, Consulting, Project & Development Services, Capital Markets, Project & Occupier Services, Industrial & Logistics, Retail, and others. Built around the belief that Better never settles, the firm receives numerous industry and business accolades for its award-winning culture. For additional information, visit or follow us on LinkedIn ().

Tuniu to Report Second Quarter 2025 Financial Results on August 15, 2025

NANJING, China, July 31, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Tuniu Corporation (NASDAQ:TOUR) (“Tuniu” or the “Company”), a leading online leisure travel company in China, today announced that it plans to release its unaudited financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2025, before the market opens on August 15, 2025.

Tuniu’s management will hold an earnings conference call at 8:00 am U.S. Eastern Time on August 15, 2025 (8:00 pm Beijing/Hong Kong Time on August 15, 2025).

Listeners may access the call by dialing the following numbers:

US

1-888-346-8982

Hong Kong

852-301-84992

Mainland China

4001-201203

International

1-412-902-4272

Conference ID: Tuniu 2Q 2025 Earnings Conference Call            

A telephone replay will be available one hour after the end of the conference call through August 22, 2025. The dial-in details are as follows:

US

1-877-344-7529

International

1-412-317-0088

Replay Access Code: 8828112

Additionally, a live and archived webcast of this conference call will be available at http://ir.tuniu.com/.

About Tuniu Corporation

Tuniu (Nasdaq:TOUR) is a leading online leisure travel company in China that offers integrated travel service with a large selection of packaged tours, including organized and self-guided tours, as well as travel-related services for leisure travelers through its website tuniu.com and mobile platform. Tuniu provides one-stop leisure travel solutions and a compelling customer experience through its online platform and offline service network, including a dedicated team of professional customer service representatives, 24/7 call centers, extensive networks of offline retail stores and self-operated local tour operators. For more information, please visit http://ir.tuniu.com.

OpenWay recognized as Best-in-Class in Datos Insights’ 2025 Matrix for Merchant Acquiring Platforms

BRUSSELS, July 31, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — OpenWay, a global leader in payments software and developer of the Way4 digital payment software platform, has been recognized as a Best-in-Class vendor in the 2025 Merchant Acquiring Software Platforms Matrix by Datos Insights. The ranking places OpenWay in the Market Leaders quadrant, based on the strength of its solution capabilities, high customer satisfaction, innovation score, and strong alignment with the strategic needs of modern acquirers.

In this year’s evaluation, Way4 received the highest score on the Strength/Capability axis, confirming that the platform sets the standard in product depth, multifunctionality, and flexibility.

Way4 Merchant Acquiring empowers top-tier acquiring banks, processors, and ambitious fintechs in the Americas, Europe, MENA, and APAC to launch, scale, and tailor their merchant services — with fast time to market, real-time operations, high-volume performance, and the flexibility and speed of innovation. Built for global growth and local success, the platform supports a “glocal” service model that combines international best practices with local cultural and regulatory expertise in the time zone of the client.

The platform enables a complete merchant lifecycle: from digital onboarding to dynamic and risk-based pricing, omnichannel and multi-asset acceptance (POS, e-commerce, softPOS, cards, wallets, crypto, CBDCs, A2A), real-time clearing, and reporting. Way4 also offers rich APIs, tokenization, FX tools, DCC, MCP, streaming analytics, and data-driven loyalty — as well as composable architecture that allows institutions to configure ~95% of product logic via parameters, without coding.

“We are honored by this recognition from Datos Insights. It reaffirms our strategic focus and our commitment to helping clients grow and differentiate their acquiring business,” says Paul Gubin, CEO of OpenWay. “We thank our clients for their partnership and trust, and our global team for consistently delivering at the highest level.”

This recognition continues OpenWay’s history of industry leadership. Over the past decade, Way4 has been ranked Best-in-Class by Aite (now Datos Insights), Gartner, PayTech, Juniper Research, and Ovum for enabling first-to-market innovations in digital wallets, card management, CaaS, and cloud payment processing.

Ron van Wezel, Strategic Advisor at Datos Insights, commented:

“The Datos Matrix helps acquirers identify the vendors best positioned to support their growth and innovation. OpenWay’s strong position in the 2025 Matrix reflects its clear product strategy, robust platform capabilities, and alignment with the needs of modern acquirers. Way4 stands out for its flexibility, breadth, and innovation — all critical for supporting the future of merchant services.”

Thad Peterson, Strategic Advisor at Datos Insights, added:

“The merchant acquiring market is undergoing a rapid transformation. New payment methods, embedded finance, and demand for real-time services are reshaping what acquirers need from their platforms. Solutions like Way4 that combine flexibility, scalability, and global-local adaptability are exactly what leading institutions are looking for today.”