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Villa Vie Odyssey Celebrates One Year of Sailing with Extraordinary Giveaway

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Sept. 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Villa Vie Residences, the pioneering residential cruise line redefining life at sea, is proud to mark a major milestone: the one-year anniversary of its flagship, Villa Vie Odyssey. In just twelve months, Villa Vie Odyssey has spent its first year bringing together a community of Residents who live, work, and explore the world from the comfort of home at sea.

1 Year Sailing Odyssey Mural
1 Year Sailing Odyssey Mural

One Year of Global Living

Since setting sail September 30, 2024, Villa Vie Odyssey has:

  • Visited 5 continents through 46 countries in 138 ports of call.
  • Welcomed hundreds of full-time residents aboard its floating community.
  • Pioneered unique Ownership, Rental, and Lifetime Cruise Programs like the newly launched Golden Passport.
  • Introduced Standard Ownership from $129,999, Monthly Rentals From $99 per day and Golden Passports from $99,999 truly make a lifestyle at sea more attainable than ever.

To celebrate this landmark year, Villa Vie is giving back in a big way with the launch of the “365 7-Day Cruise Giveaway.” Beginning in October, 365 free weeklong cruises will be awarded, inviting travelers around the world to step aboard and experience life with Villa Vie firsthand.

The “7-Day Cruise Giveaway” Includes:

  • 52 Winners per day will be chosen between October 15th to 21st.
  • A complimentary 7-day voyage aboard Villa Vie Odyssey before March 31, 2026.
  • Full access to the ship’s all-inclusive lifestyle: dining, entertainment, enrichment programs, fitness, and community life.
  • Opportunities to sail to some of the 140+ countries Villa Vie Odyssey visits during its continuous world journey.

How to Enter

Travelers can enter the giveaway by https:/villavieresidences.com/anniversary/ Each entry counts toward daily drawings, and winners will be announced on Villa Vie’s website and social media channels. No purchase is required.

“This is more than a cruise,” added Petterson. “It’s an open invitation to step into a new lifestyle. Even if it’s only for a week, we want more people to feel what it’s like to live the Villa Vie way.”

About Villa Vie Residences

Villa Vie Residences reimagines cruise-ship living with flexible, long-term options tailored to modern travelers. Its Continual World Cruise visits 425+ ports across 140+ countries on seven continents every 3.5 years. Residents choose to own, rent, or lease for life through the Endless Horizons Program, enjoying a unique blend of home comfort and global discovery.

Contact:
Villa Vie Residences
Email: media@villavieresidences.com
Website: www.villavieresidences.com

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Odyssey in Borocay, Philippines
Odyssey in Borocay, Philippines

 

Villa Vie Odyssey Celebrates 1 Year of Sailing
Villa Vie Odyssey Celebrates 1 Year of Sailing

 

 

 

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NYSE Content Advisory: Pre-Market Update + Snowflake celebrates 2025 Startup Challenge

NEW YORK, Sept. 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) provides a daily pre-market update directly from the NYSE Trading Floor. Access today’s NYSE Pre-market update for market insights before trading begins. 

 

NYSE Content Advisory: Pre-Market Update + Snowflake celebrates 2025 Startup Challenge

Ashley Mastronardi delivers the pre-market update on September 30th

  • Stocks are fractionally lower Tuesday morning following a winning start to the week. The major averages are on pace to end September and Q3 in the green. The S&P 500 is up more than 7% over the past three months.
  • Investors will be monitoring the latest developments in Washington as a potential government shutdown looms. If congress doesn’t reach a funding deal by tonight, Friday’s Jobs Report could be delayed.
  • Snowflake (NYSE: SNOW) will celebrate three finalists for the 2025 Snowflake Startup Challenge, as well as its 5th anniversary of its listing.

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Blue Owl Capital celebrates the direct listing of Blue Owl Technology Finance Corp. (NYSE: OTF)

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Snowflake (NYSE: SNOW) celebrates its 5th anniversary of listing and the 2025 Startup Challenge

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Solace Named to The Globe and Mail’s Seventh Annual Ranking of Canada’s Top Growing Companies

OTTAWA, ON, Sept. 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Solace, the leader in powering real-time, event-driven integration for the Agentic AI world, today announced its inclusion in the 2025 Report on Business magazine’s ranking of Canada’s Top Growing Companies. Solace earned its spot in the Technology category with a three-year revenue growth of 63%, reflective of the company’s continued momentum with global enterprise customers.

Launched in 2019, “Canada’s Top Growing Companies” is an editorial ranking that celebrates the achievements of innovative businesses in Canada. To qualify for this voluntary program, a company must be Canadian-run and have had at least CDN$2 million in annual sales in its most recent fiscal year.

“Our annual ranking of Canada’s Top Growing Companies reflects the sector-spanning ingenuity of this country’s entrepreneurs and corporate leaders,” says Dawn Calleja, Editor of Report on Business magazine. “And we think it’s important to tell their stories, to help inspire the next generation of up-and-comers across the country.”

The full list of 2025 winners along with editorial coverage is published in the October issue of Report on Business magazine. The list is also published online here.

Market Leadership

Over the same three-year period, Solace has experienced remarkable growth across all areas of the business, while achieving a number of key milestones along the way:

  • In 2024, Solace hit “centaur” status, having eclipsed USD$100M in Annual Recurring Revenues (ARR)
  • Recognized by industry analysts, the company’s award-winning Solace Platform continued to evolve as the market’s leading choice for event-driven integration and data streaming, most notably with the introduction of Solace Agent Mesh, an event-driven Agentic AI framework that enables businesses to easily orchestrate autonomous AI agents and let them interact in real-time with other agents, AI assets, applications and data sources
  • The Solace community expanded with the addition of new customers across all industries, including Schwarz Group, Danone, Absolics, GetGo and Kinseed. Today, Solace can be found in 6 of the top ten investment banks, 3 of the top 6 FX trading banks, 4 of the top 12 telcos and 3 of the largest CPG manufacturers and retail chains
  • Similarly, Solace strengthened its global partner ecosystem through strategic endeavors with SAP, AWS, Boomi, Databricks and many other regional system integrators and technology partners
  • EDA Summit, hosted by Solace, grew to become one of the top events in the event-driven architecture market, with last year’s event attracting over 5,000 delegates and featuring more than 65 content-rich sessions

“We take tremendous pride in being included in this ranking of Canada’s top growing companies, which underlines our ongoing commitment to innovation and service excellence across all industries,” said Denis King, President and CEO at Solace. “This kind of industry recognition is especially relevant as Agentic AI based solutions become a top business priority, pushing the need for real-time information. Enterprises worldwide can trust Solace to help them deliver on their AI objectives by embracing the power of event-driven integration.”

About The Globe and Mail:

The Globe and Mail is Canada’s foremost news media company, leading the national discussion and causing policy change through brave and independent journalism since 1844. With our award-winning coverage of business, politics and national affairs, The Globe and Mail newspaper reaches 6.1 million readers every week in our print or digital formats, and Report on Business magazine reaches 2.7 million readers in print and digital every issue. Our investment in innovative data science means that as the world continues to change, so does The Globe. The Globe and Mail is owned by Woodbridge, the investment arm of the Thomson family.

About Solace:

Solace helps enterprises adopt AI by enabling real-time, event-driven data integration across their entire business. Built on a modern event-driven architecture, Solace Platform connects systems, applications, and AI agents with the data they need — securely, seamlessly, and at scale. Established enterprises worldwide – including RBC Capital Markets, Heineken, PSA Singapore and Schwarz Group – trust Solace to enable time-sensitive applications and processes; modernize their application and integration landscape; and create seamless digital experiences for their customers, partners and employees. Learn more at solace.com.

Press Contacts:

David DeRosa
Solace
david.derosa@solace.com

Jamie Kightley
IBA International
Jkightley@iba-international.com

Suunto launches Vertical 2: the new generation of Suunto’s ultimate adventure companion for the highest peaks and everyday adventures

NEW YORK, Sept. 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ —  Suunto launches the Vertical 2, an advanced adventure watch designed for the most demanding expeditions and the everyday journeys in between. Building on the trusted strengths of the Suunto Vertical family, the new model features a redesigned optical heart rate sensor for a new level of wrist-based measurement accuracy, a larger and brighter AMOLED display for exceptional clarity in all conditions, an upgraded processor for faster and smoother operation, and a built-in LED flashlight for safety and convenience when the daylight fades – while retaining the exceptional battery life, advanced navigation tools, and rugged design the Vertical series is trusted for.

Suunto Vertical 2
Suunto Vertical 2

Built for the highest peaks, the remote trails, and the everyday adventures, the new Suunto Vertical 2 introduces significant upgrades designed to elevate performance in the field. These innovations enhance what the Vertical series is already known for: ultimate battery life, advanced navigation tools, and a durable, tough design that thrives in demanding environments. Vertical 2 is engineered to be a reliable companion for explorers, adventurers, and dedicated outdoor enthusiasts, performing confidently across sports, daily life and the most challenging expeditions.

A legacy forged in exploration

Suunto’s story began in 1936, when Finnish inventor Tuomas Vohlonen created a groundbreaking field compass that redefined navigational accuracy. This innovation became the foundation for nearly a century of tools built for harsh conditions and ambitious journeys. From pioneering dive computers to high-altitude wrist altimeters and today’s GPS watches, Suunto has remained committed to supporting those who push the limits of exploration.

The Suunto Vertical 2 is the new generation of Suunto’s ultimate outdoor technology, offering endurance and performance in one. The completely redesigned optical heart rate sensor enables more accurate wrist-based measurements, supporting training, recovery, and health tracking in all conditions. A new processor and expanded memory make the interface faster, smoother, and ready for future updates. The industry-leading battery life of the Vertical 2 delivers up to 65 hours of GPS tracking in its most accurate dual-band mode and up to 20 days of smartwatch use.

Navigation designed for the outdoors

Vertical 2 keeps adventures on track with free detailed offline maps, available on the watch and in the Suunto app, including contour lines, paths, and terrain features for precise route planning and guidance. In addition, Suunto’s Climb Guidance feature helps users prepare for and navigate hilly or mountainous terrain by providing real-time elevation profiles, color-coded route sections, and advance notifications of climbs and descents. It enhances both route planning and on-trail navigation by offering detailed insights into gradient, distance, and elevation changes.

Features designed with a deep understanding of the user needs, from extreme expeditions to everyday training, like the Quick Start Navigation that enables route changes on the move without interrupting activity tracking, make the Vertical 2 a smart adventure companion.

Bright display and rugged design

The new 1.5″ AMOLED display with 466×466 resolution delivers exceptional visibility in direct sunlight, ensuring maps and metrics remain clear in any environment. The rugged design, available in steel or titanium, is built for durability and long days in the field. Three side buttons ensure easy operation in all weather, even when wearing gloves.

A practical addition for outdoor use, the integrated LED flashlight in the bezel offers adjustable brightness, a red-light mode for night vision, and safety functions such as SOS, breathing and alert, providing light when it is needed most, whether in a tent, on a trail, or during an emergency.

Comprehensive support for training and everyday life

With 115 sport modes, advanced training analytics, weather alerts, altitude data, and sunrise and sunset times, Vertical 2 adapts to a wide range of sports and environments. Health monitoring and smart features extend its functionality beyond expeditions into everyday use, while seamless integration with the Suunto app and over 300 partner services expand its capabilities even further. The watch is also constantly improved with regular software updates, and additional features and functionalities available through the SuuntoPlus Store.

The Suunto Vertical 2 is available in four stainless steel variants: all black, pine green, arctic gray, canyon, and two titanium variants in titanium black and titanium sage. By combining breakthrough updates with the proven strengths of the Vertical family, Vertical 2 is built to support adventures of every scale, from dream adventures to the small journeys taken each day.

Tested by adventurers

Every Suunto product is rigorously tested by athletes and adventurers from around the globe to ensure reliability in the most demanding environments. In addition to this, in July 2025, Suunto brought six lucky winners along for a dream adventure in the wilderness of Finnish Lapland. Over several days, participants trekked across rugged fells, paddled through wild waterways, and navigated under the glow of the midnight sun, all while testing the new Suunto Vertical 2 in real-world conditions.

Leading the group were Suunto athletes and professional adventurers Greg Hill and Jenny Tough, both with years of experience using the original Vertical in some of the planet’s toughest environments – and now among the first to put the Vertical 2 through its paces.

“To me, adventure starts in the mind. It’s a question of ‘what if,’ what’s possible? It’s about exploration, searching for personal potential, and living life to the fullest – exploring both yourself and the natural world. I’ve used the original Suunto Vertical for years, relying on its durability and reliability in all conditions. With the Vertical 2, the improved optical heart rate tracking, brighter display, and new features bring even greater confidence that it will keep up with any challenge,” says Hill.

For Jenny Tough, preparation is just as important as the journey itself. “The adventures I take on can last days or even weeks, so tracking different aspects of my training, recovery, and wellbeing is crucial. The Suunto Vertical 2 gives me the all-around insight I need, from detailed performance metrics to navigation tools and exceptional battery life, helping me stay ready for whatever comes next, whether that’s a dream adventure or the everyday training that gets me there,” says Tough.

From the first precision compasses, Suunto’s heritage is built on enabling exploration. Vertical 2 is there to empower a new generation of adventurers to push boundaries, from the highest peaks to the daily journeys in between.

Availability:

The Suunto Vertical 2 will be available starting October 15, 2025 at suunto.com, amazon and select retail partners across the U.S.

Pricing:

  • Vertical 2 Stainless Steel: $599
  • Vertical 2 Titanium: $699

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About Suunto

Suunto is a Finnish brand, established in 1936. It was founded by Finnish inventor Tuomas Vohlonen, who pioneered a new standard for navigational precision. That same year, his innovation – a field compass – was stronger, steadier, and more accurate than any other handheld navigational tool of its time. It was the first of many Suunto products built to withstand the harsh conditions of our native Finland.

In the near century since, Tuomas’s spirit of innovation has continued to chart Suunto’s course. From some of history’s first dive computers and high-altitude wrist altimeters to today’s GPS watches, Suunto remains a trusted companion for outdoor adventurers across the globe.

Supporting explorers, athletes, and weekend warriors alike remains our core mission – providing the tools to dive deeper, climb higher, and push the limits of human potential.

www.suunto.com

iTeaworld Showcases Oolong Heritage at Northwest Tea Festival and Announces Chinese Traditional Jasmine Tea Collection

SEATTLE, Sept. 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — iTeaworld, a brand dedicated to helping global tea enthusiasts better understand authentic Chinese tea, made its debut this past weekend at the Northwest Tea Festival in the United States. At the event, the brand unveiled its self-developed and designed “Oolong Tea Framework” for the first time, offering tea lovers a structured learning path from beginner to advanced levels.


Experience the vibrant tea-tasting atmosphere at the Northwest Tea Festival with iTeaworld! This short video captures the moments of sharing Oolong teas — from Wuyi Rock Teas grown in different soils to Shuixian teas aged across the years. It’s all about connection, flavor, and the joy of exploring authentic Chinese tea together. #OolongTea #TeaFestival #iTeaworld #ChineseTea #TeaCulture

During the instructional keynote speech “Oolong Tea: From Basics to Mastery,” iTeaworld shared a comprehensive overview of the structured knowledge of oolong tea and introduced the specially compiled handbook “Oolong Tea Framework Guide.” This initiative, proposed by the brand, was endorsed by the festival organizers, who happily put 3,500 copies of the handbook in the Northwest Tea Festival gift bags, ensuring that every attendee could take home a practical learning resource. The organizers commented that the Oolong Tea Framework Guide was a perfect educational journey through the history and production of Oolong Tea which is brewed and loved worldwide. They added all tea lovers could benefit from this guide to the world of “Black Dragon Tea”.

At the interactive Tea Bar session curated by the festival organizers, invited professional tea artists were free to select the teas they wanted to present. Many chose iTeaworld’s carefully curated tea collections, including the Guangdong Oolong Collection, oolong teas of different aging years, and oolong teas grown in varied soil conditions. Through these side-by-side tastings, attendees could directly experience how terroir and craftsmanship together shape the taste and flavor of tea. The discussions were lively, and for many participants, this was their first close encounter with authentic Chinese oolong tea.

Earlier this year in March, iTeaworld’s Dancong Oolong was awarded the “the Premium Award for Best Long-Oxidized Oolong Tea“at the World Tea Expo, further demonstrating the brand’s recognition among seasoned tea lovers and industry professionals. iTeaworld was founded on a simple yet steadfast belief: truly good tea should be transparent, traceable, and nourishing to both body and mind. The brand was created by a group of passionate Chinese tea enthusiasts, with the mission of helping tea lovers worldwide to better understand, confidently choose, and genuinely trust every cup of tea.

“At iTeaworld, we believe that authenticity is the key to understanding,” said the brand spokesperson. “Our mission is to make Chinese tea more approachable and transparent, enabling tea lovers around the world not only to enjoy the authentic flavors of tea but also to appreciate the history, craftsmanship, and cultural significance behind every cup.”

Looking ahead, in October this year, iTeaworld will launch its Traditional Jasmine Tea Scenting Series, reviving the ancient process of layering fresh jasmine blossoms with tea leaves. This series brings renewed vitality to a thousand-year-old craft. Alongside the teas, the brand will also provide a professional tasting guide, helping global consumers understand jasmine tea from multiple perspectives—including production techniques, tea bases, and regional variations—while also exploring its historical context and product diversity.

By combining traceability with cultural storytelling, iTeaworld is building more than just a tea brand. It is creating a platform that allows global tea lovers to truly understand authentic Chinese tea, serving as an important bridge between thousands of years of Chinese tea culture and today’s international tea lovers and tea community.

For more information, please visit www.iTeaworld.com or our social media on LinkedIn, Instagram, Youtube and Facebook.

CONTACT: Yujie Zhang, market@iTeaworld.com

CIMG Inc. Establishes Hong Kong Subsidiary Braincoin Limited to Expand Global Computing Power Ecosystem

BEIJING, Sept. 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — CIMG Inc. (“CIMG” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: IMG), a business group specializing in digital health and sales development, which utilizes technology and marketing to enhance its partners’ sales growth and commercial value, today announced the establishment of its Hong Kong subsidiary, Braincoin Limited (Braincoin), marking a significant step in the company’s strategic expansion into the global computing power industry and advancing its AI initiatives.

The new subsidiary will serve as a key hub connecting mainland China with international markets, enabling CIMG to strengthen collaboration with global partners and build a robust, interconnected framework for AI development and deployment.

The Company expects that beginning in October Braincoin will operate under the following business models :

  • AI Computing Centers—For enterprises and institutions with sustained high demand for computing power, Braincoin will collaborate with investors to develop and operate AI computing centers. These centers will provide long-term computing services, balancing investor returns with reliable computational supply.
    Services include full-stack solutions for large-scale model training, model development, fine-tuning, inference, and the implementation of generative AI applications. The company will also engage ecosystem partners and clients to foster a collaborative AI computing community.
  • AI Models—Braincoin will deliver customized multi-modal enterprise AI assistants by integrating large AI models with clients’ internal data and industry-specific datasets. These tailored solutions are designed for organizations with clear application scenarios seeking intelligent upgrades.
  • Managed Services—For existing AI computing center clients, Braincoin will offer manufacturer-grade maintenance and operational support. The services aim to reduce total cost of ownership, enhance operational efficiency, and maximize the value of computing infrastructure.

This strategic move underscores the company’s commitment to building a global computing power ecosystem. The company plans to continue partnering with industry leaders worldwide to deliver cutting-edge AI solutions.

About CIMG Inc.

CIMG Inc. is a global business group specializing in digital health and sales development. Utilizing technology and marketing (including MarTech and Multi-Channel Network), the Company enhances its partners’ sales growth and commercial value.

The company’s brands include Kangduoyuan, Maca-Noni, Qianmao, Huomao, and Coco-mango.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains information about the Company’s view of its future expectations, plans and prospects that constitute forward-looking statements. Actual results may differ materially from historical results or those indicated by these forward-looking statements as a result of a variety of factors including, but not limited to, risks and uncertainties associated with its ability to raise additional funding, its ability to maintain and grow its business, variability of operating results, its ability to maintain and enhance its brand, its development and introduction of new products and services, the successful integration of acquired companies, technologies and assets into its portfolio of products and services, marketing and other business development initiatives, competition in the industry, general government regulation, economic conditions, dependence on key personnel, the ability to attract, hire and retain personnel who possess the technical skills and experience necessary for its operations, and its ability to protect its intellectual property. There cannot be any assurance that the Company and Flock well enter into a definitive agreement. The Company encourages you to review other factors that may affect its future results in the Company’s annual reports and in its other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

For more information, please contact:
http://www.ccmg.tech
ir@ccmg.tech

Databricks Announces Data Intelligence for Cybersecurity

The only unified platform for AI agent systems, enabling more accurate, real-time response against AI-driven threats

SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Databricks, the Data and AI company, today launched Data Intelligence for Cybersecurity to help organizations defend against modern and AI-driven threats with more accuracy, stronger governance and greater flexibility. Data Intelligence for Cybersecurity seamlessly integrates with enterprises’ existing security stacks, unifying all data and leveraging an open partner ecosystem so security teams can fully harness the power of AI — spotting risks earlier, understanding the full context of an attack and responding with greater speed. Building on this foundation, Databricks Agent Bricks enables enterprises to build AI apps and agents that not only accurately analyze their data but also take safely-governed actions across every step of the security workflow.

Data fragmentation forces risky tradeoffs for security teams
Cyberattacks are becoming more advanced and widespread as attackers adopt AI. At the same time, many organizations struggle to use AI to respond effectively because of generic models and fragmented data, leading to slower responses, limited visibility and overall higher risk. Data Intelligence for Cybersecurity solves these challenges for customers and provides real-time intelligence with broad visibility and rich context about the organization, built on Databricks’ Lakehouse architecture. This enables security teams to detect hidden threats and respond quickly and effectively to increasingly sophisticated attacks.

Data Intelligence for Cybersecurity: Unified, AI-driven threat intelligence in real time

  • Use AI agents for security at scale with Agent Bricks: Agent Bricks allows security teams to build and deploy production-ready AI agents with greater speed, accuracy and precision in handling threats.
  • Conversational security and insights for everyone: With intuitive dashboards, AI-powered natural language search and real-time analytics, Databricks provides security experts and non-technical leaders alike with instant security insights to address emerging threats.
  • Unify your security data foundation: Databricks’ industry-leading Lakehouse architecture pulls together enterprise data across every system for the most comprehensive view of the attack surface, free from legacy SIEM limitations and vendor lock-in.

“With Data Intelligence for Cybersecurity, Databricks is making data and AI every organization’s strongest defense strategy,” said Omar Khawaja, VP of Security and Field CISO at Databricks. “Security teams can now gain a more accurate, governed and flexible approach to building AI agents that proactively combat today’s modern and  AI-based threats.”

Empowering cybersecurity teams
Leading customers have already transformed their security operations with Data Intelligence for Cybersecurity, reporting significant gains in detection speed, threat investigation and cost reduction:

  • Arctic Wolf operates one of the largest data platforms in cybersecurity, processing over 8 trillion security events weekly while rapidly advancing AI-driven innovation to protect customers against current and evolving threats.
  • Barracuda Networks transformed its detection engineering, with Databricks enabling a 75% reduction in daily processing and storage costs, real-time alerting in under 5 minutes, and empowering engineers to innovate on new threats instead of managing infrastructure.
  • Palo Alto Networks unified fragmented security data and accelerated AI-powered threat detection features by 3x, resulting in reduced operational costs and real-time security insights across its global cloud ecosystem.
  • SAP Enterprise Cloud Services processes threats faster than ever, reducing engineering time by 80% and increasing rule deployment speed over 5x – resulting in gains in speed, visibility, cost savings and full control over its data.

Databricks’ partner ecosystem 
With this release, Databricks is also introducing partner integrations with leading providers, including Abnormal AI, Accenture Federal, ActiveFence, Alpha Level, Arctic Wolf, BigID, DataBahn, DataNimbus, Deloitte, Entrada, Obsidian Security, Panther, PointGuard AI, Rearc, SPLX, Theom, Varonis, and ziggiz, extending the power of Databricks and helping customers drive unified, measurable outcomes in their cybersecurity defense strategies.

  • “We’re accelerating integration with partners like Databricks to help co-engineer new standards for federal cybersecurity and secure AI. The fusion of Databricks’ Data Intelligence Platform with our deep federal expertise, delivers an advantage for cyber defenders. This is how we modernize at the speed of AI and win the data war in the federal space.” – Amanda Satterwhite, Cyber Practice Lead at Accenture Federal Services
  • “Cybersecurity is increasingly a data challenge, shaped by the scale, speed, and diversity of telemetry across modern environments. The Aurora Platform processes over 8 trillion security events each week, and Databricks is part of the foundation that allows us to unify and analyze this data in real time— enabling Arctic Wolf to scale the platform, accelerate AI innovation, and expand our AI-powered SOC to deliver faster threat detection, more reliable protection, and outcomes that security teams can trust.” – Dan Schiappa, President, Technology and Services at Arctic Wolf
  • “Enterprises are at a crossroads where cybersecurity must keep pace with the speed of evolving threats. Partnering with Databricks demonstrates what’s possible when AI-native pipelines converge with a modern data intelligence platform. This is not just an integration—it’s the blueprint for the next era of security operations. We see security data not as something to simply store, but as a strategic resource to harness—unlocking real-time insights that drive faster, smarter decisions.” – Aditya Sundararam, Chief Product Officer at DataBahn
  • “It’s critical for businesses to integrate advanced data intelligence into cybersecurity strategies. Our alliance with Databricks helps enable organizations to fully utilize AI-driven insights, helping them transform their security operations to meet the challenges of today’s digital landscape. Together, we are paving the way for a more secure and resilient future.” – Adnan Amjad, US Cyber leader at Deloitte
  • “Every organization has unique security needs and data architectures. This partnership with Databricks gives our customers unprecedented choice and flexibility—whether you’re cloud-native or hybrid, we’re meeting you where you are and giving you the tools to scale security operations on your terms.” – William Lowe, CEO at Panther
  • “Securing the massive datasets that fuel AI is a challenge and a necessity. Organizations rely on Databricks for scalable analytics and Varonis to continuously discover, classify, and protect sensitive data. With our integration, we have streamlined access governance and real-time threat detection across the Databricks Data Intelligence Platform. Companies can gain end-to-end visibility and proactive data security for their critical business data with Varonis and Databricks.” — David Bass, EVP of Engineering and CTO at Varonis.

To learn more, visit the Databricks blog and the Data Intelligence for Cybersecurity solutions and resources pages.

About Databricks
Databricks is the Data and AI company. More than 20,000 organizations worldwide — including Block, Comcast, Condé Nast, Rivian, Shell and over 60% of the Fortune 500 — rely on the Databricks Data Intelligence Platform to take control of their data and put it to work with AI. Databricks is headquartered in San Francisco, with offices around the globe and was founded by the original creators of Lakehouse, Apache Spark™, Delta Lake, MLflow, and Unity Catalog. To learn more, follow Databricks on X, LinkedIn and Facebook.

Contact: Press@databricks.com

Starring AI: Vidu Q2 Brings Performances to Life

ShengShu Technology launches the Vidu Q2 model with breakthroughs in nuanced emotional expression, smarter cinematography, faster generation, and enhanced prompt understanding.

SINGAPORE, Sept. 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — ShengShu Technology, a global leader in multimodal generative AI, today announced Vidu Q2 model, the latest evolution of its flagship video generation platform. The launch marks a defining moment: AI that doesn’t just generate video. It performs. With precise emotion generation and smarter cinematography, the new model elevates AI to the role of a true performer.

“Vidu Q2 delivers a new formula for creative efficiency, combining greater agility, smarter cinematography, and faster generation, each amplifying the others to achieve a significant advancement,” said Yihang Luo, CEO of ShengShu Technology. “Most importantly, Vidu Q2 gives AI the ability to perform with human-level realism. This breakthrough extends expressive power into film, short-form drama, advertising, and beyond.”

Genuine Human-Like Acting

What sets Vidu Q2 apart is its ability to capture emotions precisely: from fleeting smiles to furrowed brows and subtle micro-expressions that resonate on screen. AI-generated characters can now truly “act”, displaying expressive energy and warmth previously achievable only with human performers and costly motion-capture systems. This leap sets a new benchmark in AI-generated video, bringing unprecedented depth and realism to every performance.

With its expanded range of motion and fluidity, Vidu Q2 generates action scenes that move naturally, free from stiffness or stutter. Every frame carries a natural sense of energy and authenticity, transforming robotic movements into performances with human-like liveliness.


Master of Camera Work

Beyond expression and motion, Vidu Q2 elevates cinematography with its unique push-pull camera technique. This innovation allows seamless shifts between wide panoramic views and intimate close-ups, empowering creators to tell stories using the visual language of professional filmmakers.

With versatile options ranging from steady framing to dynamic movement, every sequence achieves professional cinematic quality, transforming camera work from a technical add-on into a central element of AI-generated storytelling.

Enhanced Prompt Understanding

Another major advance is semantic precision. With an enhanced ability to follow instructions, Vidu Q2 reduces the uncertainty that often frustrates creators. Concepts entered as text prompts are now captured with striking accuracy, minimizing revisions and accelerating the creative process. This reliability allows professionals and newcomers alike to focus on ideas rather than troubleshooting outputs. It’s a crucial step toward making generative video a mainstream creative tool.

More Flexible, Much Faster

Functionality has also been expanded to meet the diverse needs of creators. Vidu Q2 introduces flexible clip durations ranging from two to eight seconds, giving users freedom to produce everything from quick, eye-catching social snippets to compact narrative micro-dramas.

For speed, users can choose between two distinct modes:

  • Flash Mode: Generates results in about 20 seconds, enabling rapid experimentation.
  • Cinematic Mode: Delivers richer detail, texture, and visual fidelity, ideal for professional-grade storytelling.

Together, these features expand the creative canvas while keeping efficiency at the heart of the experience.

The release of Vidu Q2 underscores ShengShu Technology’s fast-moving innovation in generative AI. Since Vidu 1.5 pioneered the world’s first breakthrough in multi-entity consistency, the company has advanced rapidly. Vidu 2.0 achieved record-breaking ten-second generation speeds. Vidu Q1 introduced cinematic transitions and delivered the industry’s first high-fidelity sound effects generation, followed by the Q1 Reference-to-Image update, which enabled seamless compositing of up to seven images. Each milestone expands the boundaries of what AI video can achieve.

ShengShu Technology has already built a strong foundation with enterprise clients across the internet, advertising, film, media, education, and gaming, partnering with leading companies globally. Vidu is now trusted by over 30 million users, as well as thousands of developer teams, enterprises, and partners across more than 200 countries and regions through its MaaS platform. With Vidu Q2, ShengShu moves into a new phase of expressive, emotionally intelligent video generation, marking an important step toward the mainstream use of AI video in global industries.

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About ShengShu Technology

Founded in March 2023, ShengShu Technology is a world-leading artificial intelligence company, specializing in the development of Multimodal Large Language Models. Driven by innovation, the company delivers cutting-edge MaaS and SaaS products that revolutionize creative production by enabling smarter, faster, and scalable content creation. With its flagship video generation platform Vidu, ShengShu Technology’s solutions have reached more than 200 countries and regions around the world, spanning fields including interactive entertainment, advertising, film, animation, cultural tourism, and more.