Early Adopters Axos Bank, Thermo Fisher Scientific and KPMG Report Vast Improvements in Efficiency and Cross-Functional Integration of Agentic AI

SINGAPORE, Oct. 1, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — OutSystems, the leading AI-powered low-code development platform, today announced the general availability of OutSystems Agent Workbench. Agent Workbench empowers enterprises to unlock the business value of AI and agentic systems, making it simple to create and orchestrate intelligent AI agents across use cases, departments, data sets and workflows. Hundreds of customers and partners — companies such as Axos Bank, Thermo Fisher Scientific, The Arch Company, Grihum Housing Finance, and TeamWork — participated in the Agent Workbench Early Access Program, reporting significant improvements in operational efficiency, accelerated speed to value with agentic AI, and elevated digital experiences for customers and employees.

“We plan to expand the use of AI capabilities within OutSystems to realize immediate gains, without needing to invest in specialized AI roles,” said Kevin Hearn, SVP, Head of Consumer Bank Development at Axos Bank. “With Agent Workbench, we can quickly and safely create agents for specific use cases, such as analyzing error logs and automating data entry from documents. Our work with OutSystems on Agent Workbench is a significant step in our AI strategy. By creating and embedding agents into our operations, we are building a more intelligent and responsive banking ecosystem that is ready for the future of finance.”

The news was announced live on-stage at the OutSystems 2025 ONE Conference, the company’s flagship annual event which brings together thousands of IT leaders, developers, and partners from around the world to explore the latest advancements in application and agent development. The general availability of OutSystems Agent Workbench comes at a pivotal moment: the vast majority (93%) of organizations are prioritizing the development of AI agents, but struggle with governance, security, integration and scalability challenges associated with building, deploying, and orchestrating these agents. As OutSystems CEO Woodson Martin discussed during today’s conference, Agent Workbench is designed to run an organization’s entire agentic enterprise – unifying data, workflows, experiences and intelligent agents into a trusted, unified platform with enterprise-grade security and control.

“Agentic AI is one of the most powerful levers for enterprise innovation and transformation, empowering organizations to grow revenue, drive operational efficiency, and deliver amazing customer experiences,” said Martin. “Agent Workbench was created to give our customers the tools they need to build the agentic future with OutSystems. Our Early Access Program participants have realized impressive results with Agent Workbench, positioning them as industry leaders in agentic AI.”

Participants in the Early Access Program for Agent Workbench reported the following use cases and results:

Axos Bank optimized workflows and reduced strain on employees

Technology-driven financial services company Axos Bank leveraged Agent Workbench to transform its internal operations by automating complex, manual tasks. The team built an intelligent log analysis agent to interpret error logs and provide actionable recommendations, eliminating the need for time-consuming manual analysis. This AI-driven approach also extends to automated document mapping, significantly improving data accuracy and employee efficiency. With Agent Workbench, Axos Bank will enhance operational efficiency, accelerate problem resolution, and reduce the burden of manual, repetitive tasks on employees.

Thermo Fisher Scientific transformed client operations with a customer escalation agent

Thermo Fisher Scientific used Agent Workbench to transform its customer support process. The company built an intelligent Customer Escalation Agent to interpret a variety of unstructured data from customer interactions. This AI-driven approach eliminates the need for manual triaging and ensures issues are resolved faster. Through OutSystems Agent Workbench, Thermo Fisher can accelerate problem resolution and reduce the burden of manual, repetitive tasks on its support teams.

The Arch Company automated operations for greater agility and stronger customer relationships

The Arch Company, the UK’s largest small business landlord, transformed its digital operations from spreadsheet-driven processes to a centralized, agile digital platform. Using Agent Workbench, the team implemented a content classification agent that intelligently routes customer service enquiries, eliminating the need for manual, specialized classification. This agent-driven approach ensures faster, more accurate responses to customer enquiries, powering a comprehensive customer and asset management system.

TeamWork streamlined support for improved client and employee experiences

TeamWork, an international consulting and technology integration group, developed a tool with Agent Workbench that gives support teams quick access to ticket information and real-time guidance to resolve complex cases. The tool also uses AI agents to automate the resolution of routine, low-value tickets, ensuring that support teams can dedicate more time to higher-impact issues. This multi-agent system significantly enhances operational efficiency and elevates the overall client experience: TeamWork anticipates that a notable share of tickets can be resolved automatically, while the time required to resolve more complex cases is expected to decrease considerably.

Grihum Housing Finance is optimizing loan underwriting for improved accuracy and agility

Grihum Housing Finance, the leading affordable housing finance company in India, is working to deploy Agent Workbench to improve the accuracy of loan underwriting and streamline property evaluations, addressing critical pain points associated with disorganized and region-specific property data. Specialized agents will analyze property evaluation reports and suggest appropriate technical property deviations during the loan origination process, transforming what was previously a manual, error-prone workflow.

Building upon its Early Access Program capabilities, the generally available version of Agent Workbench includes enhanced features such as an agent marketplace as well as Model Context Protocol (MCP) support to accelerate automation by giving agents direct access to enterprise systems, external tools, and services. In addition to supporting AWS Bedrock, Azure OpenAI, and Anthropic models, Agent Workbench supports newer LLMs such as Gemini, Cohere, Mistral, Databricks, AI2, and IBM’s WatsonX. It also supports custom-built models on VertexAI and open-source models on HuggingFace.

“Agent Workbench delivers the speed-to-value and governance guardrails that organizations have come to expect from OutSystems development. It enables teams to design, orchestrate, and deploy AI agents that operate autonomously – from planning tasks to integrating with enterprise systems – while maintaining control through policies, auditability, and compliance across the lifecycle,” said Hélio Pimenta, Associate Partner, KPMG Low-Code Center of Excellence.

To learn more about how agentic AI can accelerate innovation, visit the OutSystems Agent Workbench homepage and join the upcoming Agent Workbench webinar.

About OutSystems

OutSystems is the leading AI-powered low-code development platform trusted by thousands of customers worldwide. The platform empowers CEOs, management teams, and technology leaders to build mission-critical applications and agentic systems that grow revenue, streamline operations, and deliver exactly what businesses need. 

While evolving AI pilots into production success can be challenging due to talent gaps, legacy systems, imperfect data, and sprawling point solutions, OutSystems provides a proven low-code platform and AI-driven development experience that enables innovation up to 10x faster with the assurance of built-in security, scalability, and governance.

Recognized as a leader by analysts, IT executives, business leaders, and developers around the world, global brands trust OutSystems to innovate as fast as the evolving market demands and orchestrate powerful human + AI collaboration in the agentic future.

Founded in 2001, the company’s network spans more than 60 million end users, over 500 partners, and active customers in 75+ countries across 20+ industries. Learn more at www.outsystems.com.

SHANNAN, China, Oct. 1, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Angel Yeast (SH600298), a global leader in yeast and biotechnology, today announced that its subsidiary Xizang Angel Zhufeng Biotechnology Co., Ltd. (“Angel Zhufeng”), located on the Qing-Zang Plateau, has officially commenced operations at the world’s first high-altitude probiotic production facility. The state-of-the-art plant has completed its first shipment of the Bifidobacterium lactis XZ-BI36 probiotic powder.

“Every stage of production is carried out in oxygen-free conditions—setting a new industry benchmark for quality and safety,” said He Hongchao, Assistant General Manager at Angel Zhufeng. “This first shipment also includes Lactiplantibacillus plantarum probiotic powder with viable counts in the trillions. In addition, the company has already achieved large-scale production of seven plateau–origin probiotic strains and more than ten compound formulations, establishing a comprehensive portfolio that includes high-altitude probiotic blends, fermentation cultures for food applications, and microecological feed additives.”

The milestone reflects Angel Yeast’s ongoing commitment to scientific innovation and its deep expertise in microbial fermentation. By developing and cultivating strains sourced from extreme environments, the company is expanding the global diversity of probiotic ingredients. The facility features a fully integrated value chain—from strain collection and screening to full-scale production—driving growth in the premium probiotic ingredients sector while showcasing a sustainable approach that aligns advanced technology with local community development and environmental stewardship.

“Xizang’s unique conditions—high altitude, low oxygen levels, cold temperatures, and intense ultraviolet exposure—have created a unique ecosystem rich in plateau-specific microbial resources,” noted Dr. Tan Yali, Deputy General Manager of the Industrial Innovation Technology Center at Angel Yeast. “The probiotic strains developed by Angel Zhufeng are primarily derived from sources including Xizang yak gut microbiota, traditional local fermented foods, and the intestinal flora of healthy individuals.”

Dr. Tan’s research team has collected microbial samples from traditional fermented foods and local households, and has even ventured into the uninhabited areas of Ngari Prefecture at altitudes of up to 5,800 meters to study wild yaks. To date, the team has preserved more than 2,000 strains and filed 56 patent applications worldwide.

In 2020, Angel Group established Xizang Angel Zhufeng Biotechnology Co., Ltd. in Shannan and launched its plateau probiotic initiative. Despite challenges related to material sourcing, logistics constraints, and harsh environmental conditions, the company completed construction of the production line in just one year. Since operations began in June 2025, Angel Zhufeng has formed partnerships with more than 30 distributors, reflecting strong market interest in its lineup of innovative probiotic products. 

The facility has also generated meaningful employment opportunities and skill development for the local community. Currently, 54 Xizang employees represent 76% of the workforce. In 2024 alone, more than 200 Xizang team members received professional training at Angel’s headquarters, while over 300 specialists in technology, project management, and marketing traveled to Xizang to support operations.

The launch and operation of the Angel Zhufeng probiotic facility not only demonstrates the successful application of biotechnology under extreme environmental conditions but also serves as a model for integrating scientific innovation with corporate responsibility. By bringing extreme-environment strains to global markets, Angel Yeast is expanding access to more diverse and functional probiotic solutions, supporting sustainable growth and long-term innovation across the global nutrition industry.

HONG KONG, Oct. 1, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — OSL Group (863.HK), a global leader in compliant digital financial infrastructure, today announced a collaboration with the Solana Foundation today at the Solana APEX Summit. This collaboration will leverage the strengths of both organizations to drive the global, compliant growth of Real-World Asset (RWA) tokenization, meeting the growing demand from institutional investors.

As regulatory frameworks for digital assets take shape across key global jurisdictions, institutional investors are actively seeking compliant and technologically robust gateways into the asset class.This collaboration between OSL Group and the Solana Foundation is driven by a shared vision to promote the development of the compliant digital asset ecosystem. These efforts build on previous initiatives; on August 1 of this year, OSL Group’s subsidiary, OSL HK, became the first licensed digital asset platform in Hong Kong to offer Solana (SOL) to retail investors, launching both SOL/USD and SOL/HKD trading pairs.

OSL Group has established itself as a leader in the RWA space with its best-in-class compliance and technology solutions in recent years. Its platform OSL Tokenworks offers institutional clients—including asset managers, brokerages, and funds—a comprehensive suite of tokenization services. Meanwhile, Solana is increasingly becoming the public blockchain of choice for traditional financial institutions looking to tokenize real-world assets, thanks to its high throughput, minimal transaction costs, and powerful on-chain composability. Looking ahead, OSL Group and the Solana Foundation will continue to drive the compliant, on-chain adoption of more traditional financial assets, enabling traditional institutions to securely, compliantly, and seamlessly access the Web3 ecosystem.

A primary focus of this work is to accelerate the scalable adoption of Real-World Assets. OSL Tokenworks will integrate with the Solana blockchain to provide a compliant and secure issuance channel for traditional financial assets such as funds, bonds, and private credit. Notably, several financial institutions have already expressed significant interest in deploying tokenized fund products on the Solana network through OSL Group, underscoring the market’s strong confidence in this collaborative model.

Eugene Cheung,Chief Commercial Officer of OSL Group said: “Financial institutions are showing immense interest in exploring on-chain digital assets, with compliance and security serving as the bedrock of this exploration. By building on Solana,we will deliver a more powerful and efficient Real-World Asset (RWA) solution for our clients. By merging our compliant financial infrastructure with Solana’s high-performance network, we are paving the way for a deeper integration of traditional and decentralized finance, unlocking the vast potential of a trillion-dollar market.”

Lu Yin, Solana Foundation APAC Lead said: “Solana is dedicated to providing the most efficient platform for the builders of next-generation financial applications. Solana is increasingly favored by institutions looking to deploy RWAs due to the network’s settlement speeds, low costs and composability. We are eager to seeOSL Group, a leader in compliant digital assets, build a new RWA ecosystem that is secure, compliant, risk-managed, and globally liquid.”

About OSL Group

OSL Group (863.HK) is a leading global financial infrastructure platform bridging traditional finance and the digital asset economy through blockchain technology. The Group is dedicated to providing efficient, seamless, and regulatory-compliant financial services to individuals and businesses worldwide.

OSL delivers a comprehensive suite of regulated services through its licensed platforms, including 24/7 OTC brokerage with deep liquidity fiat gateways and competitive pricing; omnibus brokerage solutions enabling traditional financial institutions to integrate digital assets; SOC 2 Type 2-certified custody with up to US$1 billion insurance protection; and compliant retail trading channels; wealth management solutions, including scheduled launches on tokenised treasuries and RWAs; and in preparation for cross-border payment infrastructure via OSL Pay.

“Open, Secure, Licensed” are the principles OSL lives by. OSL is expanding its compliant infrastructure across Japan, Australia, and Europe, potentially Southeast Asia, powering the next generation of global financial infrastructure.

Leading Taiwan financial services company also reduced infrastructure costs by 30%

SINGAPORE, Oct. 1, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Azul, the only company 100% focused on Java, today announced that Hua Nan Securities, a leading financial services company headquartered in Taipei, Taiwan, has achieved a 35% improvement in trading system performance while also reducing infrastructure costs by 30% after migrating to Azul Platform Prime. The implementation also completely eliminated persistent Out-of-Memory (OOM) issues that had been impacting the reliability of the company’s business-critical trade return processing system.

Hua Nan Securities’ core businesses include securities brokerage, proprietary trading, underwriting and issuance, wealth management and investment advisory, derivative financial products, online trading and digital platforms, as well as research and analysis reports. The company’s trade return processing system handles up to 500,000 transaction records at once using over 20 supported microservices.

Performance Bottlenecks Affected Trading Efficiency and Customer Satisfaction

Hua Nan Securities’ Java-based system posed several critical challenges that directly impacted business operations:

• Performance bottlenecks: The system struggled to handle high volumes of trade return data, impacting trading efficiency and customer satisfaction during peak loads.
• Intermittent Out-of-Memory issues: Difficult-to-diagnose OOM problems reduced system reliability during critical trading periods.
• Strategic need for speed: Customer satisfaction and trading efficiency were directly impacted by response times, making performance optimization essential for business success.

Given that the speed of order reporting directly impacts trading efficiency and customer satisfaction, both of which directly impact revenue, solving these critical issues for system performance was a strategic imperative for the business.

“Azul Platform Prime helped us optimize the execution efficiency of customer securities order reporting and improve our ROI,” said Huang, Sheng-Chun, vice president, Information Technology Department, Hua Nan Securities. “With faster, more stable trade reporting, we were able to increase both operational efficiency and customer satisfaction and preserve our topline revenue.”

Azul Platform Prime Delivers Immediate Performance and Cost Benefits

After an introduction by Azul’s regional channel partner in Taiwan, Galaxy Software Services Corporation (GSS), Hua Nan Securities evaluated and successfully deployed Azul Platform Prime to modernize their existing trading system infrastructure. GSS served as a key technical advisor throughout the evaluation process, providing professional and technical support, timely communication, hands-on expertise, architectural considerations, and performance tuning recommendations.

“The financial services sector across Asia Pacific continues to be a strategic focus for Azul, and Hua Nan Securities’ success exemplifies the tremendous value our solutions deliver to trading and securities organizations in the region,” said Dean Vaughan, vice president of APAC at Azul. “This deployment showcases not only the performance and cost benefits of Azul Platform Prime for high-volume, latency-sensitive trading applications, but also the strength of our channel partner ecosystem. GSS’s technical expertise and deep market knowledge were instrumental in delivering this successful outcome.”

Learn more about Azul Platform Prime here.

About Azul

Headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, Azul provides the Java platform for the modern cloud enterprise. Azul is the only company 100% focused on Java. Millions of Java developers, hundreds of millions of devices and the world’s most highly regarded businesses trust Azul to power their applications with exceptional capabilities, performance, security, value, and success. Azul customers include 36% of the Fortune 100, 50% of Forbes top 10 World’s Most Valuable Brands, 10 of the world’s top 10 banks, and leading brands like Avaya, Bazaarvoice, BMW, Deutsche Telekom, LG, Mastercard, Mizuho, Priceline, Salesforce, Software AG and Workday. Learn more at azul.com and follow us @azulsystems.

Hua Nan Securities is a trademark of Hua Nan Financial Holdings Co., Ltd. and/or its affiliates. Galaxy Software Services Corporation (GSS) is a trademark of Galaxy Software Services Corporation and/or its affiliates. Other names may be trademarks of their respective owners.

Leading Taiwan financial services company also reduced infrastructure costs by 30%

SINGAPORE, Oct. 1, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Azul, the only company 100% focused on Java, today announced that Hua Nan Securities, a leading financial services company headquartered in Taipei, has achieved a 35% improvement in trading system performance while also reducing infrastructure costs by 30% after migrating to Azul Platform Prime. The implementation also completely eliminated persistent Out-of-Memory (OOM) issues that had been impacting the reliability of the company’s business-critical trade return processing system.

Hua Nan Securities’ core businesses include securities brokerage, proprietary trading, underwriting and issuance, wealth management and investment advisory, derivative financial products, online trading and digital platforms, as well as research and analysis reports. The company’s trade return processing system handles up to 500,000 transaction records at once using over 20 supported microservices.

Performance Bottlenecks Affected Trading Efficiency and Customer Satisfaction

Hua Nan Securities’ Java-based system posed several critical challenges that directly impacted business operations:

• Performance bottlenecks: The system struggled to handle high volumes of trade return data, impacting trading efficiency and customer satisfaction during peak loads.
• Intermittent Out-of-Memory issues: Difficult-to-diagnose OOM problems reduced system reliability during critical trading periods.
• Strategic need for speed: Customer satisfaction and trading efficiency were directly impacted by response times, making performance optimization essential for business success.

Given that the speed of order reporting directly impacts trading efficiency and customer satisfaction, both of which directly impact revenue, solving these critical issues for system performance was a strategic imperative for the business.

“Azul Platform Prime helped us optimize the execution efficiency of customer securities order reporting and improve our ROI,” said Huang, Sheng-Chun, vice president, Information Technology Department, Hua Nan Securities. “With faster, more stable trade reporting, we were able to increase both operational efficiency and customer satisfaction and preserve our topline revenue.”

Azul Platform Prime Delivers Immediate Performance and Cost Benefits

After an introduction by Azul’s regional channel partner in Taiwan, Galaxy Software Services Corporation (GSS), Hua Nan Securities evaluated and successfully deployed Azul Platform Prime to modernize their existing trading system infrastructure. GSS served as a key technical advisor throughout the evaluation process, providing professional and technical support, timely communication, hands-on expertise, architectural considerations, and performance tuning recommendations.

“The financial services sector across Asia Pacific continues to be a strategic focus for Azul, and Hua Nan Securities’ success exemplifies the tremendous value our solutions deliver to trading and securities organizations in the region,” said Dean Vaughan, vice president of APAC at Azul. “This deployment showcases not only the performance and cost benefits of Azul Platform Prime for high-volume, latency-sensitive trading applications, but also the strength of our channel partner ecosystem. GSS’s technical expertise and deep market knowledge were instrumental in delivering this successful outcome.”

Learn more about Azul Platform Prime here.

About Azul

Headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, Azul provides the Java platform for the modern cloud enterprise. Azul is the only company 100% focused on Java. Millions of Java developers, hundreds of millions of devices and the world’s most highly regarded businesses trust Azul to power their applications with exceptional capabilities, performance, security, value, and success. Azul customers include 36% of the Fortune 100, 50% of Forbes top 10 World’s Most Valuable Brands, 10 of the world’s top 10 banks, and leading brands like Avaya, Bazaarvoice, BMW, Deutsche Telekom, LG, Mastercard, Mizuho, Priceline, Salesforce, Software AG and Workday. Learn more at azul.com and follow us @azulsystems.

Hua Nan Securities is a trademark of Hua Nan Financial Holdings Co., Ltd. and/or its affiliates. Galaxy Software Services Corporation (GSS) is a trademark of Galaxy Software Services Corporation and/or its affiliates. Other names may be trademarks of their respective owners.

• 1inch’s design, messaging and product strategy aim to better reflect the platform’s true scale
• The 1inch SaaS model has fueled widespread adoption by Binance, Ledger, MetaMask & more

DUBAI, UAE, Oct. 1, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — 1inch, the leading DeFI ecosystem, has rebranded, unveiling its new visual and messaging identity at Token2049 in Singapore, as well as a new address: 1inch.com. The change reflects the project’s growth as it cements its role as a core DeFi infrastructure provider, focused on integrating the sector and connecting it with traditional financial institutions and systems.

This rebrand is the latest step in 1inch’s mission to simplify DeFi & make it ready for mass-adoption. From DEX aggregation, to intent-based swaps, to seamless cross-chain – every move 1inch has made has improved user experience. Now, with radically simplified design, clearer interfaces and streamlined products, the project offers a yet more intuitive entry to the DeFi space for ordinary users and institutional partners alike.

1inch’s expansion of its SaaS based model means its innovative non-custodial technology is now widely integrated across the industry, with major players like Binance, Coinbase, Ledger, MetaMask, Trust Wallet, and others relying on 1inch tech to power their swaps.

That’s reflected in the message the new brand is launched with: We move forward as 1″.

1inch’s design, messaging and product strategy now reflect the platform’s true scale and responsibility: serving both end users and B2B partners with the same focus on performance, trust and innovation.

Sergej Kunz, Co-Founder of 1inch, said: “Soon, DeFi will be indistinguishable from traditional finance, but this doesn’t mean centralization, it means traditional financial systems and users coming on-chain. 1inch’s rebrand signals maturity, but not a change in the mission. We remain focused on building self-custodial solutions and on uniting the chains, protocols, projects, and people that make up this space — to unlock its full potential.”

Anton Bukov, Co-Founder of 1inch, commented: “1inch and DeFi more generally has proven its power to create a more transparent, efficient, and globally accessible financial system. Now it’s time to responsibly extend this foundation to a wider audience, bringing more assets and users on chain to benefit.”

1inch’s new visual identity is designed to reflect simplicity, sophistication and maturity: the simplicity of a product that ‘just works’, without getting in your way as you use it; the sophistication of the advanced technology that makes this possible under the hood; and the maturity of one of the founding projects in DeFi, now leading the sector on integration, risk management and partnership with ever-larger institutions. With 1inch’s protocols providing the infrastructure for much of DeFi, the brand speaks with authority without needing to shout.

The iconic name remains, of course. It was inspired by Bruce Lee’s legendary 1-inch punch – a movement built on precision, coordination and economy. That philosophy shaped 1inch’s initial stages: connecting multiple liquidity sources with unprecedented efficiency, to offer users the best possible crypto swap rates.

The DeFi of today (and tomorrow) demands more. So, to address the crypto space’s new challenges, 1inch stepped into a bigger role: a unifier of a rapidly expanding and often fragmented environment.

Understanding 1inch’s future focus 

When DeFi works as one, everyone wins. And 1inch is here to make that happen. 1inch is shaping the conditions for DeFi’s next chapter:

1. Uniting a fragmented space

DeFi’s growth has brought incredible diversity – but also complexity. Different chains, protocols and tools don’t always work together. By offering cross-chain solutions, 1inch is building the connective tissue that makes them function as one.

2. Balancing freedom with connection

Self-custody is the bedrock of DeFi. But freedom is amplified when paired with connection – when your assets, tools and opportunities are all part of a smooth, interoperable environment. 1inch’s new branding reflects that balance.

3. Raising the bar on security and trust

As part of its transformation, 1inch is undergoing ISO 27001 and SOC 2 certifications – globally recognized standards for information security and data protection. This step highlights the company’s commitment to the highest levels of security and risk management, ensuring that 1inch meets the strict requirements of institutional players. By aligning with these standards, 1inch strengthens its position as a trusted partner for large businesses and enterprises, paving the way for deeper collaborations and wider adoption of its ecosystem.

4. Elevating the experience

A seamless user experience doesn’t happen by accident. It’s the result of deep integration, security-first design and performance optimization. That means:

• best rates and execution for both b2b and b2c users.
• security through comprehensive hack and scam protection and industry-leading risk management.
• infrastructure that keeps the DeFi world connected and moving.

The rebranding of 1inch marks not just a visual transformation, but a new chapter in the company’s journey. With a mature identity, strengthened security standards, and a vision for broader partnerships, 1inch is ready to scale new heights. This evolution reflects both where we’ve come from and where we’re heading — shaping the future of DeFi together.

About 1inch

1inch accelerates decentralized finance with a seamless crypto trading experience for 25M users. Beyond being the top platform for low-cost, efficient token swaps with $500M in daily trades, 1inch offers a range of innovative tools, including a secure self-custodial wallet, a portfolio tracker for managing digital assets, a developer portal to build on its cutting-edge technology, and even a debit card for easy crypto spending. By continuously innovating, 1inch is simplifying DeFi for everyone.

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By-invitation-only membership offers priority access to research pipeline, talent, funding opportunities and customised training programmes

SINGAPORE, Oct. 1, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Nanyang Polytechnic (NYP) launched an exclusive Co-Innovator tier within its NYP360 innovation ecosystem, creating an inner circle of 36 industry partners with priority access to breakthrough technologies and emerging talent.

The announcement was made at the inaugural NYP360 Catalyst: Igniting Change Across Industries event, which brought together industry leaders to explore how integrated innovation – powered by Artificial Intelligence (AI), Sustainability, and Design – can accelerate Singapore’s transition to a knowledge-based economy. Senior Minister of State for Education & Sustainability and the Environment, Dr Janil Puthucheary, graced the occasion as Guest-of-Honour and delivered the opening address.

NYP360 is NYP’s comprehensive innovation ecosystem offering Innovation as a Service to industry partners, connecting them with funding support and multi-disciplinary capabilities across its academic schools and Continuing Education and Training (CET) institutes. Since launching in 2019, the platform has forged partnerships with 110 companies in various industries through applied research, workforce transformation, and business solutioning.

The Co-Innovator tier represents the evolution of these partnerships, offering enhanced collaboration opportunities for NYP360’s most strategic industry partners. The 36 recognised Co-Innovators span diverse sectors, including healthcare, advanced manufacturing, food technology, interactive media, and the built environment, selected for their pivotal role in shaping innovation through sustained collaboration with NYP360. 

Notable Co-Innovators include healthcare organisations such as SingHealth Polyclinics and Health Promotion Board, technology companies Ubisoft and Pixlr, aerospace manufacturer ST Engineering Aerospace, and hospitality group The Capitol Kempinski Hotel Singapore. Please see Annex A for more info.

The Co-Innovator tier provides companies with early access to NYP’s research capabilities, including first consideration for licensing new intellectual property and patents. Current research areas include AI applications, sustainability solutions, and healthcare innovation technologies. Co-Innovators will also receive priority notification of ready-to-market solutions, along with first access to relevant funding opportunities and grant applications.

Members gain priority access to talent acquisition through internship programmes and final year projects with NYP learners, along with exclusive invitations to industry seminars, workshops, and networking events. They also receive reserved participation in executive education and professional development programmes, including customised training solutions tailored to their specific industry needs and organisational objectives. Each Co-Innovator is also assigned a dedicated relationship manager to ensure prioritised support.

 The event also marked the signing of ten partnership agreements with both new and current industry partners.

“We are moving beyond the traditional partnership model where we co-create with partners to solve their real-world problems,” said Esther Ho, Deputy Principal for Lifelong Learning & Enterprise Services, Nanyang Polytechnic. “Our Co-Innovators are true partners in discovery. Together, we are identifying opportunities, co-developing solutions, and catalysing change to help uplift the industries and the broader innovation ecosystem.”

For more information on NYP360, please visit https://www.nyp.edu.sg/industry/approach

About Nanyang Polytechnic

Established as an institution of higher learning in 1992, Nanyang Polytechnic’s (NYP) academic schools offer quality education and training through 39 full-time diploma courses and common entry programmes. NYP also has a full suite of Continuing Education and Training (CET) options for lifelong learning, ranging from specialist and advanced diplomas to SkillsFuture-supported modules and courses. NYP’s Asian Culinary Institute Singapore and the Singapore Institute of Retail Studies are CET institutes set up in partnership with SkillsFuture Singapore (SSG) to champion and transform Singapore’s F&B and retail sectors, respectively. A third NYP CET institute – the National Centre of Excellence for Workplace Learning – also set up in collaboration with SSG, will spearhead the development of progressive workplace learning strategies and programmes for companies here.

For more information, please visit www.nyp.edu.sg.

ANNEX A

LIST OF NYP360 CO-INNOVATORS

SHENZHEN, China, Oct. 1, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — TCL has unveiled TCL ECORA™, a breakthrough new material made from upcycled ceramic waste and plastic, believed to be the first material of its kind. Recently previewed at IFA 2025 where it generated significant buzz among attendees as part of TCL’s showcase of its latest innovations, TCL plans to introduce the first products made with TCL ECORA™ within the next year. The material is expected to be used across a diverse range of applications including for TV back panels, air conditioning units and other product lines.

Inspired by ancient Chinese culture, TCL ECORA™ is a new composite that features superior durability, surface hardness and a premium finish – qualities that make it ideally suited for use across TCL’s suite of electrical appliances. Developed as part of TCL’s global TCLGreen initiative, TCL ECORA™ combines sustainability with refined aesthetics and tactility, underscoring the company’s commitment to innovation and sustainable design.

Shane Lee, General Manager of TCL’s Design Innovation Center, said: “Recycled ceramic has never been used in the consumer electronics industry, so TCL ECORA™ is totally unique. This eco-friendly solution enhances our products’ performance and builds on our TCLGreen initiatives, empowering consumers to live healthier, more comfortable and eco-conscious lives.”

TCL ECORA™ combines sustainability with deep cultural roots

TCL ECORA™ upcycles ceramic waste sourced from Jingdezhen in China, the “cradle of Chinese porcelain,” renowned for high-quality porcelain production for over 1,700 years. Historically, Jingdezhen’s porcelain was transported along the Silk Road, facilitating cultural and commercial exchanges between East and West. For TCL ECORA™, ceramic waste sourced from local factories is ground into fine powder and transformed into high-performance plastic filler. This connection to a rich cultural heritage adds meaningful depth to TCL ECORA™, a sustainable material designed for the future.

A breakthrough in consumer electronics

TCL ECORA™ was developed in collaboration with the world-renowned CMF and materials innovation experts Chris Lefteri Design, which has collaborated with many Fortune 100 companies on materials integration strategies. The partnership began in 2024, enabling the company to further concentrate on materials innovation and experience-led design that conveys an emotional story.

“The ceramic creates a material with additional strength and greater density. Cool, smooth and stone-like to the touch, it redefines how consumer electronics and appliances can look and feel,” Chris Lefteri, Founder of Chris Lefteri Design, said. “With TCL ECORA™ we are upcycling waste that otherwise would end up in landfill. We worked in close collaboration with TCL to craft this new material, and we are extremely proud of what we have achieved.”

TCL ECORA™ marks a new milestone for TCLGreen

The introduction of TCL ECORA™ marks a new milestone for TCLGreen, offering a unique new way for TCL to meet its sustainability goals. By reducing plastic use while incorporating a waste product that also holds cultural significance, this revolutionary material could signal a new era of sustainability for consumer electronics worldwide.

Consumers can get hands-on with the material during TCL’s sponsorship of the Christmas Tree in Milan’s Piazza del Duomo from 6 December 2025 to 6 January 2026, part of its ‘Wishes for Greatness’ campaign as a Worldwide Olympic Partner ahead of the Olympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026. The event will feature a magical Christmas village comprised of five themed igloos, Olympic decorations and fun activities alongside a showcase of products and TCL ECORA™. The material will also be featured at TCL’s booth at the CES trade show taking place from 6-9 January in Las Vegas, USA.

Through TCLGreen, TCL weaves sustainability throughout its products and operations. Highlights of these efforts include upgrading to energy-efficient technologies, establishing carbon-emissions monitoring systems, promoting green supply-chain management, expanding the use of clean energy, piloting projects under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and exploring the adoption of internal carbon pricing. In 2024, TCL Technology further reduced carbon emissions by approximately 1.78 million tons, and TCL Industries’ photovoltaic business achieved a direct carbon reduction of 1.61 million tons. The company also invested over approximately USD136 million (based on USD/RMB exchange as of September 30, 2025) in environmental protection.

About TCL

Founded in 1981, TCL—short for “The Creative Life”—embodies creativity in every aspect of life. As a leading technology company, TCL is dedicated to delivering innovative solutions—including TVs, smartphones, audio products, smart home devices, display technologies, and clean energy—that enhance customer experiences through TCL Industries and TCL Technology.

As of now, with 46 R&D centers and 38 manufacturing bases globally, TCL operates in over 160 countries and regions, cementing its position as a globally competitive smart technology brand. To further inspire greatness, TCL has become an official Worldwide Olympic and Paralympic Partner in the Home Audiovisual Equipment and Home Appliances category.