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TPIsoftware Unveils GenAI-Powered Quality Assurance Solution ‘SysTalk.Audit’ and AI Coaching Platform ‘SysTalk.Coach’

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TAIPEI, Nov. 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Taiwan’s leading software provider TPIsoftware ( TPEx: 7781 ) today launched new generative AI (GenAI) solutions: SysTalk.Audit, a contact center quality assurance solution, and SysTalk.Coach, a 24/7 coaching platform. Together with the company’s SysTalk.ICR and SysTalk.VIKI,these AI-enabled products form a complete suite of patented SysTalk.ai solutions, enabling operational efficiency and advanced automation toward building agentic AI systems.

SysTalk.Audit automates the QA process with multilingual speech recognition in Mandarin, Taiwanese Hokkien, Hakka and English. Unlike traditional QA that relies on predefined rules and phrases to process queries, SysTalk.Audit incorporates natural language understanding to interpret intent, sentiment and context of customer-agent interactions. It automatically analyzes every single inbound interaction, providing full visibility into agent performance and service quality instead of evaluating a small sample through manual review. Customizable criteria weighting, objective QA scores and comprehensive summary reports help enhance service consistency and customer satisfaction.

SysTalk.Coach delivers 24/7 AI coaching that simulates realistic interactions through roleplays. It provides instant feedback and personalized onboarding experience, shortening learning curves of new hires and reducing overall training costs. Learning progress and performance are tracked and analyzed to provide insights, allowing evaluation of teams’ readiness, engagement and skill growth. SysTalk.Coach also uses high-quality performance data collected from users to refine its training model, enabling continuous optimization of the coaching process.

“Most AI initiatives end up in failure because of the misconception that using AI tools for personal productivity is the same as implementing AI strategically at an enterprise level,” said Jeff Lin, Executive Vice President of TPIsoftware’s Innovation and AI Product Division, citing an MIT report showing only 5 percent of organizations saw meaningful outcomes. “The GenAI capabilities are purpose-built to address specific challenges in the contact center quality management and coaching process while reducing manual effort and fostering innovations.”

“AI transformation is a strategic initiative that requires not only technical expertise but also the experience of implementation and domain knowledge.” said Yilan Yeh, TPIsoftware’s General Manager. “With 20 years of experience in the software industry, we have served more than 400 clients across BFSI, healthcare, government, retail, manufacturing and e-commerce industry. With SysTalk.Service (TPIsoftware’s consulting service for optimized AI applications), our mission is to empower clients in sectors with the right AI solution that delivers high-value impacts and drives sustainable growth.”

Casio to Release Full-Metal G-SHOCK with MIP LCD for Enhanced Readability

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New Exterior Design Co-Created by Human Designers and AI

TOKYO, Nov. 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Casio Computer Co., Ltd. announced today the release of the GMW-BZ5000, a new full-metal addition to the G-SHOCK 5000 line, which carries on the iconic form of the very first G-SHOCK. This new shock-resistant watch adopts a high definition, high contrast, memory-in-pixel (MIP) LCD with a wide viewing angle.

(From left) GMW-BZ5000GD and GMW-BZ5000D
(From left) GMW-BZ5000GD and GMW-BZ5000D

The new GMW-BZ5000 is the first full-metal G-SHOCK to feature an MIP LCD, for a display that is easy to read even in direct sunlight or when viewed from an angle.

Enabling flexible layout of numbers and characters, the high-definition MIP LCD allows more freedom in display design. Users can switch between four different display layouts, providing different options for date, day of the week, and dual city time. When connected to a smartphone, the app offers two different fonts for preferred time display: STANDARD, or CLASSIC with the traditional 7-segment look available since the very first G-SHOCK.

The exterior design was co-created by human designers and AI to achieve a more comfortable fit. Using design proposals from human designers, generative AI conducted repeated load simulations based on shock-resistance data accumulated over more than 40 years. Departing from the conventional structure of the bezel fully covering the center case, the newly developed structure features an interconnected bezel and center case secured at the top and bottom, for an even more comfortable fit on the wrist. The sides reveal complex, three-dimensional contours formed by the lines between components, giving this full-metal G-SHOCK a whole new look.

When it comes to functionality, the GMW-BZ5000 features a newly developed MIP LCD that can be powered entirely by solar. The watch also provides a time adjustment feature that utilizes standard radio wave reception as well as Smartphone Link via Bluetooth®, ensuring convenient and reliable performance.

Model

Color

GMW-BZ5000D-1

Silver

GMW-BZ5000BD-1

Black

GMW-BZ5000GD-9

Gold

The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. Any use of such marks and logos by Casio Computer Co., Ltd. is under license.

GMW-BZ5000D-1 GMW-BZ5000BD-1 GMW-BZ5000GD-9
GMW-BZ5000D-1 GMW-BZ5000BD-1 GMW-BZ5000GD-9

ICP DAS-BMP Redefines Medical Material Performance with Low-Migration and Low-Friction TPU at COMPAMED 2025

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HSINCHU, Nov. 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — ICP DAS-BMP (Biomedical Polymers), a Taiwan-based manufacturer and supplier of medical-grade TPU (thermoplastic polyurethane), is pleased to announce its participation in COMPAMED 2025, taking place from November 17 to 20 at Messe Düsseldorf, Germany. Visitors can find the ICP DAS-BMP team at Hall 8b, Booth C09-4.

Image by ICP DAS-BMP
Image by ICP DAS-BMP

The highlight of this year’s exhibit will be two TPU innovations designed to address critical needs in medical device manufacturing: the Low-Migration Series and the Low-Friction Series.

The low-migration Arothane™ ARP-B20 TPU is ISO 10993 compliant and suitable for implantation up to 90 days. It minimizes additive migration during processing, helping catheters retain smooth surfaces throughout their shelf life, while offering 15 color options for flexible and customized design.

Another key focus will be the newly introduced Low-Friction Series, engineered with an inherently smooth surface that eliminates the need for additional coatings or post-processing treatments. Composed entirely of TPU and free from PFAS or plasticizers, this series delivers reliable long-term stability without surface exudation or additive migration. Its low-friction properties make it particularly well-suited for applications requiring smooth insertion, such as nasogastric tubes with guidewires, while also ensuring safety and performance during storage and use.

In addition, ICP DAS-BMP will showcase a broad TPU portfolio covering varied medical needs. The ARP, ALP, and ALC series serve most body-contact devices, with ARP-B20 and ALC-B40 qualified for 90-day implantation. For radiopaque applications, the ARP-W and ARP-WG series use 40–60% tungsten to enhance visibility in guidewires and thin-walled devices. The Engineering Arothane™ EARP series, known for clarity and strength, is ideal for orthodontics, Luer-Lock connectors, and other precision devices.

Together, these materials reflect ICP DAS-BMP’s ongoing commitment to advancing safer, more reliable, and more versatile TPU solutions that enable medical device manufacturers to meet the evolving needs of modern healthcare.

About ICP DAS-BMP

ICP DAS-BMP, a leading TPU manufacturer and supplier based in Taiwan, is ISO 13485 certified and operates specialized laboratories focused on quality management. Leveraging over thirty years of industrial automation expertise from its parent company ICP DAS, ICP DAS-BMP employs smart factory practices to enhance product quality and expedite delivery times. The company is committed to responsive after-sales support and flexible solutions, even for small order quantities, ensuring customer satisfaction and fostering long-term partnerships.

For more information, please visit: https://bmp.icpdas.com

HDBank posts US$562.4 million profit in nine months, proposes 30% dividend and bonus share plan

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HCM CITY, VIETNAM – Media OutReach Newswire – 4 November 2025 – Ho Chi Minh City Development Joint Stock Commercial Bank (HDBank, stock code HDB) reported consolidated 9M2025 profit before tax of VND14.8 trillion (US$562.4 million), up 17% YoY.

Customers conduct transactions at an HDBank branch in HCM City.
Customers conduct transactions at an HDBank branch in HCM City.

Profitability indicators remained among the highest in the banking sector, with Return on Equity (ROE) at 25.2% and Return on Assets (ROA) at 2.1%, underscoring efficient operations and a solid financial foundation.

As of 30 September 2025, total assets stood at VND782 trillion (US$29.7 billion), a 12.1% increase YTD. Credit growth reached 22.6 %, focused on priority sectors and essential business activities. The non-performing loan ratio was 1.97%, while the Capital Adequacy Ratio under Basel II reached 15%, among the highest in the industry.

Non-interest income rose sharply to VND5.37 trillion (US$204.1 million), up 178.6% YoY, driven by income diversification and digitalisation. Transactions via digital channels grew by 47%, accounting for 94% of total retail transactions, thus, Cost-to-Income Ratio recorded at 25.7%, one of the lowest in the sector. HDBank currently serves over 20 million customers.

Subsidiaries and affiliates also posted strong results. HD SAISON recorded profit of VND1.1 trillion (US$41.8 million) with an ROE of 24.4%, maintaining its leading position in consumer finance. HD Securities earned VND614 billion (US$23.3 million) in profit, up 30% YoY, while Vikki Bank turned profitable after seven months of transaction, attracting over 1.3 million new customers and launching the innovative Vikki Café model – a new-generation experience branch.

HDBank will seek shareholder approval for a 30% total dividend and bonus share distribution for 2025, including a 25% stock dividend and 5% bonus shares, reaffirming its commitment to high and stable shareholder returns.

Following the amended Decree 69, the bank’s foreign ownership limit has been lifted to 49%, improving its ability to attract international investors and enhance stock liquidity.

During General Secretary Tô Lâm’s official visit to the United Kingdom, the London Stock Exchange discussed a Memorandum of Understanding with HDBank to promote potential listings, international capital mobilisation and access to global investors.

With outstanding profitability, an attractive dividend policy, and a clear strategy for digitalisation and international integration, HDBank is well positioned to sustain double-digit growth, reinforcing its position among the most high-performing and profitable banks in Vietnam.

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TINYBEANS ACQUIRES QEEPSAKE CREATING THE LEADING PRIVACY-FIRST FAMILY MEMORY PLATFORM

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Tinybeans accelerates innovation in privacy-first, secure family memory-keeping

SYDNEY, Nov. 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Tinybeans Group (ASX:TNY, OTCQB:TNYYF), the global privacy-first family photo-sharing and journaling app, today announced the acquisition of the assets of Qeepsake Inc., a Boston-based digital journaling platform loved by U.S. parents for its text-prompt memory capture.

The US$2.7 million all-stock transaction expands Tinybeans’ paid subscriber base by nearly 80 per cent, positioning the company as a category leader in the fast-growing U.S. family-tech market.

Through this acquisition, Tinybeans Group is building the most comprehensive private family memory platform – a single destination where parents can privately share, journal and preserve their children’s stories without the risks of social media.

Expanding Scale and Accelerating Growth

The acquisition of Qeepsake significantly expands Tinybeans’ U.S. presence and creates a larger, more efficient subscriber base of around 90,000 paid subscribers post integration, plus over a million free users.

On a combined basis, pro-forma FY 2025 revenue (as of 30 June 2025) is approximately $US8.9 million, reflecting an 85 per cent year-on-year uplift on Tinybeans FY2025 result and demonstrating the strong revenue contribution of Qeepsake’s subscription model.

The integration of the two platforms, together with ongoing cost discipline, is expected to accelerate Tinybeans’ path to profitability, underscoring the company’s scalable, high-margin subscription business.

Because the transaction is an all-stock deal with no cash outlay, Tinybeans will be able to channel additional capital into research, development, and AI-driven product innovation accelerating its roadmap to build the world’s leading private family memory platform.

The integration of Qeepsake marks the next phase in Tinybeans’ strategy to build the memory infrastructure for modern families. Over the coming year, Tinybeans will introduce a new generation of personalised journaling experiences powered by AI with prompts that adapt to each family’s story and lifelong digital journals that transform seamlessly into books, prints and keepsakes.

The roadmap expands journaling beyond text and photos and is expected to include voice and video, with transcription that makes every memory searchable and lasting. Every element is designed with privacy at its core and Tinybeans’ use of AI will always be family-safe, private and transparent, ensuring the platform deepens connection without ever compromising trust.

“Qeepsake is a natural strategic fit for Tinybeans. Together, we’re creating the leading privacy-first family memory platform – combining Tinybeans photo-sharing experience with Qeepsake’s journaling know-how to deliver an even richer experience for families,” said Tinybeans Managing Director and CEO Zsofi Paterson.

Strategic Fit + North American Expansion

Qeepsake’s near 50,000 loyal paid subscribers (as of Oct 2025) and strong US footprint accelerate Tinybeans’ momentum in its largest market. The combined user base positions Tinybeans at the center of the US$3.8 billion U.S. photo-book printing market and burgeoning privacy-first family-memory market, which continues to expand as parents seek safer alternatives to mainstream social platforms.

“This is a transformational step for Tinybeans,” said Tinybeans Chair James Warburton

“The acquisition of Qeepsake nearly doubles our scale, strengthens our US presence and accelerates our path to profitability – all in a highly capital-efficient way. The transaction delivers substantial growth without the need for cash outlay, and reflects the disciplined execution of our strategy to build a larger, more efficient subscription business.”

Cliff Sirlin, Chair of Qeepsake, joins the Tinybeans Board as a Non-Executive Director, while Tracy Cho, Qeepsake CEO, becomes General Manager – Qeepsake to lead US product growth.

“We’re delighted to see Qeepsake joining forces with Tinybeans  – a company that shares our vision for helping families capture and preserve their memories in a safe, private and meaningful way,” said Mr Sirlin.

“Tinybeans’ platform, scale and leadership make it the ideal home for the Qeepsake community and we’re confident the combined business will create even more value for families and shareholders alike.”

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For more information contact:
Melissa Hamilton, Media and Capital Partners
Email: melissa.hamilton@mcpartners.com.au
Mobile: 0417 750274

About Tinybeans Group:

Tinybeans Group Limited (ASX:TNY, OTCQB:TNYYF) Tinybeans is a leading global consumer subscription platform, serving millions of Millennial and Gen Z parents and their families monthly. At its core, Tinybeans is a private photo-sharing app and media platform that connects families and turns moments into memories. Tinybeans has been loved and trusted by parents and families around the world since its founding in Australia in 2012, and is an ongoing resource for parents due to its insightful, relatable and credible content written by a team of dedicated parents and experts. Tinybeans enjoys over 150,000 5 star reviews in the Apple App and Google Play stores, and has users in almost every country in the world.

About Qeepsake:

Founded in the United States, Qeepsake is a subscription-based digital journaling and family memory platform that helps parents capture and preserve milestones through simple text messages and app notifications. The platform engages families with scheduled prompts and quick-reply journaling, enabling effortless recording of text and photos that can later be transformed into printable Qeepsake memory books.

JLFOOD Launches “Shinan Green Onion Yukgaejang” in Partnership with Shinan County — Pioneering New Market Opportunities for Local Farmers

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SEOUL, South Korea, Nov. 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — JLFOOD is gaining attention not just as a food manufacturing company but as a business embodying a “regional coexistence model.” The company signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Shinan County in South Jeolla Province—responsible for 70% of Korea’s winter green onion production—and jointly developed the “Shinan Green Onion Yukgaejang,” featuring the region’s signature produce.

This collaboration is recognized as a successful example of both securing stable sales channels for farmers and adding high value to primary agricultural products. In particular, it is significant in that it established a “co-growth structure between farmers and businesses” by developing processed foods using local agricultural products.

A JLFOOD representative stated, “By processing raw ingredients cultivated through farmers’ hard work into new products, we not only generate business profits but also contribute to revitalizing the local economy. We will continue to expand our cooperative models with farms and take the lead in realizing social value.”

JLFOOD plans to continue developing products that incorporate local specialties from across the country, further strengthening its identity as a “co-prosperous food company.”

 

Eighth CIIE sets new records in exhibition area, number of participating enterprises

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BEIJING, Nov. 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — A report from People’s Daily:

The 8th China International Import Expo (CIIE) will convene in Shanghai from Nov. 5 to 10. This year’s event will bring together 155 countries, regions, and international organizations, featuring 4,108 overseas enterprises and covering an exhibition area of more than 430,000 square meters – a new record high for both scale and participation.

Amid profound global economic shifts, the CIIE underscores China’s commitment to stabilizing international trade.

Vice Minister of Commerce Sheng Qiuping noted that China has maintained its position as the world’s second-largest import market for 16 consecutive years. During the 14th Five-Year Plan period (2021-2025), the country’s total imports of goods and services are expected to exceed $15 trillion.

The first seven editions of the CIIE have together generated intended deals worth more than $500 billion, helping enterprises from around the world navigate global market fluctuations and share in the vast opportunities of China’s super-sized market.

This year’s CIIE will feature four distinct highlights.

Commitment to opening-up

The Ministry of Commerce will launch a new initiative under the theme of “Shared Market, Export Opportunities in China,” accompanied by a ceremony inaugurating related events. The China Pavilion at the 8th CIIE will showcase the country’s latest achievements in deepening reform and advancing high-standard opening-up during the 14th Five-Year Plan period. The Hongqiao International Economic Forum will release The World Openness Report 2025 and the latest World Openness Index.

Showcasing Frontier Innovations

The expo will debut 461 new products, technologies, and services, highlighting frontier industries such as low-altitude economy and humanoid robotics. New themes including the silver economy, ice-and-snow economy, sports economy, and automotive tourism will be featured, along with new platforms for digital and health consumption, helping expand goods and services consumption and foster emerging consumption trends.

Strengthening Global Collaboration

A record 4,108 enterprises (up from 3,496 in 2024), including 290 Fortune 500 companies and industry leaders, will participate across an expanded exhibition area. Over 600 new exhibitors have joined, with 43 trade missions and over 700 sub-delegations attending for procurement negotiations. Registered professional visitors total 449,500.

Inclusive Global Participation

Enterprises from 123 Belt and Road partner countries will participate in the event, up 23.1 percent from last year. A total of 163 companies from the least developed countries will be present, marking a 23.5 percent increase. The African products section has been expanded, with the number of participating African enterprises up by 80 percent year on year. For the first time, the Hongqiao International Economic Forum will host discussions on enhancing economic resilience  and sustainable agricultural development in the Global South.

Evergy Selects Kigen To Strengthen Grid Resilience Across Private and Public Networks

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Evergy Selects Kigen’s Secure eSIM OS and eIM to Maximize Grid Reliability with Automated Failover Across Private and Public Networks

KANSAS CITY, Mo. and CAMBRIDGE, England, Nov. 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Evergy, one of the largest investor-owned utilities in the Midwest United States serving 1.7 million customers across Kansas and Missouri, has selected Kigen, the global leader in eSIM and iSIM technology, to strengthen grid resiliency. By adopting Kigen’s secure eSIM OS and eIM solution, Evergy is unifying private LTE and public networks into an automated connectivity layer — creating a foundation for more reliable operations in the face of severe weather, growing energy demand, and the complexity of distributed energy resources (DERs).

Kigen’s secure eSIM OS and SGP.32-compliant eIM solution give Evergy the flexibility to manage connectivity dynamically through eSIMs provisioned with multiple operator profiles. Kigen eSIM OS has configurable features such as its network rescue and recovery applet, which enables dynamic, automated failover between private LTE and preferred public networks based on business rules. Managed centrally via Kigen Pulse allows control at scale—by geography, asset type, or site—ensuring continuity.
Kigen’s secure eSIM OS and SGP.32-compliant eIM solution give Evergy the flexibility to manage connectivity dynamically through eSIMs provisioned with multiple operator profiles. Kigen eSIM OS has configurable features such as its network rescue and recovery applet, which enables dynamic, automated failover between private LTE and preferred public networks based on business rules. Managed centrally via Kigen Pulse allows control at scale—by geography, asset type, or site—ensuring continuity.

Reliability is central to Evergy’s strategy, alongside affordability and sustainability. As utilities integrate distributed energy resources, advanced metering infrastructure (AMI), and dynamic billing, ensuring uninterrupted connectivity becomes critical. Severe thunderstorms, storm-related outages, and routine network upgrades can all disrupt real-time telemetry that forms the “heartbeat” of a modern grid. Without automation, managing tens of thousands of IoT devices at scale would create unacceptable risks to both service continuity and cost efficiency.

Evergy’s LTE network already spans 100 sites, supporting thousands of IoT sensors, AMI, and operational technology devices. With expansion expected to reach tens of thousands of devices, failover between private and public networks must be seamless. Manual approaches cannot keep pace at this scale.

“As we modernize our grids, uninterrupted device data means visibility and preparation against outages from both the fast-changing energy transition and unpredictable severe weather. Taking control of our infrastructure requires network availability and automation is the foundation on which dynamic billing and AI can build. Kigen eSIMs and the eIM, configured to Evergy’s needs, enable us to set a new benchmark in grid resiliency—what has long been the holy grail of resilient, intelligent grids,” said Bill Franzen, Evergy lead radio engineer.

Kigen’s secure eSIM OS and SGP.32-compliant eIM solution give Evergy the flexibility to manage connectivity dynamically through eSIMs provisioned with multiple operator profiles. Kigen eSIM OS for IoT and consumer devices includes configurable features such as its network rescue and recovery applet, which enables dynamic, automated failover between private LTE and preferred public networks based on business rules. These operations are centrally managed through Kigen Pulse, allowing control at fleet scale—by geography, asset type, or site—ensuring continuity of operations, reducing lifecycle costs, and supporting broader goals of capital efficiency, safety, and sustainability.

Cybersecurity is paramount in critical infrastructure, Evergy’s deployment relies on the Kigen eIM hosted at its Dublin site, which is fully certified under the GSMA Security Accreditation Scheme for Subscription Management (SAS-SM). This site operates the Kigen eIM solution to the latest GSMA SGP.32 IoT eSIM specification, providing both assurance of compliance and trusted foundation required for secure, grid-ready operations.

“Building in dynamic automation for scaled failover and recovery, we enable Evergy’s vision to design for improved reliability, resilience, and operational intelligence. As utilities navigate the energy transition, uninterrupted connectivity is the foundation for AI, dynamic billing, and DER integration. With Kigen’s configurable eSIM OS and SGP.32-compliant eIM, utilities can take control of their connectivity and create the intelligent grids the future demands,” said Vincent Korstanje, CEO at Kigen.

Kigen’s eIM solution has been named 2025 IoT Solution of the Year by the Mobile Breakthrough Awards. The company will showcase its solution at UBBA Plugfest and Enlit Europe, underscoring how utilities can confidently leverage eSIMs to build secure, future-ready networks.

About Evergy

Evergy, Inc. serves 1.7 million customers in Kansas and Missouri. Evergy’s mission is to empower a better future. Our focus remains on producing, transmitting and delivering reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy for the benefit of our stakeholders. Today, about half of Evergy’s power comes from carbon-free sources, creating more reliable energy with less impact to the environment. We value innovation and adaptability to give our customers better ways to manage their energy use, to create a safe and to add value for our investors. Headquartered in Kansas City, our employees are active members of the communities we serve. For more information about Evergy, visit http://investors.evergy.com.

About Kigen

Kigen is the forerunner in eSIM and iSIM security solutions, enabling manufacturers to adopt and scale cellular IoT with ease. Our technology delivers freedom to choose from 200+ terrestrial networks, with proven interoperability on leading chipsets and modules. Backed by Arm, SoftBank Vision Fund 2, and SBI Group, Kigen is recognized across the industry for innovation, and trusted by leading global brands in consumer electronics, energy, automotive, logistics, and industrial automation. Learn more at https://kigen.com or follow @kigen for #FutureofSIM matters on LinkedIn.

 

 

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