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61% of Cybersecurity Professionals Plan AI Adoption as Manufacturing Faces Growing Cyber Risks

Global State of Smart Manufacturing Report finds cybersecurity is now the top external concern after economic conditions

MILWAUKEE, Aug. 13, 2025  /PRNewswire/ — Rockwell Automation, Inc. (NYSE: ROK), the world’s largest company dedicated to industrial automation and digital transformation, today released the cybersecurity findings from its 10th annual “State of Smart Manufacturing Report.” Drawing insights from more than 1,500 manufacturing leaders across 17 of the top manufacturing countries, the report reflects how cybersecurity is becoming a central business issue. One third of respondents have direct information technology (IT) and operational technology (OT) cybersecurity responsibilities.

61% of cybersecurity professionals plan AI adoption as manufacturing faces growing cyber risks
61% of cybersecurity professionals plan AI adoption as manufacturing faces growing cyber risks

As manufacturers advance smart operations, the integration between IT and OT increases the risk of cyberattacks. The report shows that manufacturers are beginning to use artificial intelligence (AI) to help manage these risks to strengthen protection.

“Cybersecurity is no longer just a technology issue — it’s a boardroom issue,” said Stephen Ford, vice president and chief information security officer at Rockwell Automation. “As IT and OT become more connected, the attack surface is expanding. Our latest research confirms what we’re seeing firsthand: Cyber risk is now one of the top threats to manufacturing growth. You can’t protect tomorrow’s enterprise with yesterday’s tools. AI is a critical part of the modern security stack, enabling manufacturers to detect threats in real time, maintain productivity, and stay ahead in an increasingly aggressive threat landscape.”

Key global cybersecurity findings include:

  • Cyber threats are among the most serious external risks. Cybersecurity (30%) now ranks among the top external risks, second only to inflation and economic growth (34%).
  • Security teams accelerate AI adoption. 61% of cybersecurity and IT professionals plan AI and machine learning (ML) adoption for security in the next 12 months, outpacing general manufacturing by 12 percentage points.
  • Cybersecurity tops smart manufacturing use cases. 38% of manufacturers plan to use data collected from current sources to drive protection.
  • IT/OT security takes center stage. 48% of cybersecurity professionals identified securing converging architecture as a key to positive outcomes over the next five years, compared to just 37% on average.
  • Cyber readiness is a growing talent priority. More than half (53%) of respondents from companies of $30 billion or more identified cybersecurity practices and standards as extremely important skill sets, compared to 47% of all respondents.

Workforce development continues to be a major hurdle. A shortage of skilled talent, training challenges and rising labor costs remain significant barriers to competition. As manufacturers recruit the next generation, cybersecurity and analytical skills are also becoming hiring priorities, reinforcing the need to align technical innovation with human development.

“Cybersecurity has become a business enabler,” said Ford. “It’s no longer just about preventing threats, it’s about empowering transformation with confidence. The most forward-thinking manufacturers are proactively leveraging advanced technologies like AI to stay ahead of evolving risks.”

The full findings of the report can be found here.

Methodology
Rockwell’s 10th annual State of Smart Manufacturing Report analyzed feedback from 1,560 respondents from 17 of the top manufacturing countries with roles from management up to the C-suite and was conducted in association with Rockwell Automation and Sapio Research. The survey sampled from a range of industries including Consumer Packaged Goods, Food & Beverage, Automotive, Semiconductor, Energy, Life Sciences, and more. With a balanced distribution of company sizes with revenues spanning $100 million to over $30 billion, it offers a wide breadth of manufacturing business perspectives. Note that data and statistics referenced in this release may be sourced from the raw survey data and not included in the report itself.

About Rockwell Automation
Rockwell Automation, Inc. (NYSE: ROK), is a global leader in industrial automation and digital transformation. We connect the imaginations of people with the potential of technology to expand what is humanly possible, making the world more productive and more sustainable. Headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Rockwell Automation employs approximately 27,000 problem solvers dedicated to our customers in more than 100 countries as of fiscal year end 2024. To learn more about how we are bringing the Connected Enterprise to life across industrial enterprises, visit www.rockwellautomation.com.

 

Brendan Gaul Named McCann’s Global Chief Entertainment Officer

Original Entertainment Company, Traverse32, moves to McCann from IPG Mediabrands

NEW YORK, Aug. 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — McCann today announced the appointment of Brendan Gaul as Global Chief Entertainment Officer, bringing with him the original entertainment company, TRAVERSE32, from IPG Mediabrands. This move signals McCann’s focus on building brands through all flavors of creativity, using long form entertainment storytelling to create deeper connections with audiences. Gaul will report directly to Daryl Lee, Global CEO of McCann and McCann Worldgroup.

Gaul, who will continue to serve as Global President of TRAVERSE32, brings a proven history of developing entertainment properties. The recent Cannes Lions Grand Prix for Film win for “THE FINAL COPY OF ILON SPECHT,” produced in partnership with McCann and BREAKWATER Studios, exemplifies this success. The film, which also garnered a Gold, Silver, and Bronze Lion, demonstrates the power of culturally resonant stories that brands can authentically tell. This marks the second Grand Prix for Gaul, highlighting his effectiveness in producing hits for brands.

“Brendan is truly a pioneer of brand entertainment,” said Lee. “His arrival brings original content development into the heart of McCann and our global creative community. Brands often talk about making culture – with TRAVERSE32 that will actually be true.”

Javier Campopiano, Global Chief Creative Officer of McCann, added, ” At McCann we believe in finding truths and tell them with the highest level of storytelling. That is why this this is so exciting: Brendan and his team will be critical to help us to bring those truths to life in all the arenas of creativity that exist. And we can’t wait to make more movies!”

Gaul’s return to McCann marks a homecoming. Gaul started his career at McCann in 2002 as an art director.  He left McCann in 2005 to build branded content units in J3, UM and IPG Mediabrands before launching TRAVERSE32 in 2020 as a pure original content company working with brands.  Recent original properties have included Dear Santa, a film and then TV series for the US Postal Service, which won Best Documentary Premiere at The Heartland Film Festival and Best Feature Film at TribecaX and 5B, a documentary about the first AIDS ward in San Francisco set up by nurses, for J&J holding a 100% Rotten Tomatoes score and is included in the permanent collection at MOMA in NYC. TRAVERSE32 has multiple projects in development with top Hollywood players like Imagine Entertainment, Breakwater Studios, Blink49 and Helium and is represented by CAA.

Gaul has been working closely with McCann this past year, highlighted by his instrumental role in producing the Ilon Specht documentary for McCann and L’Oreal Paris. 

“It feels great to be back,” said Gaul. “McCann builds some of the most compelling brand platforms in the world, usually through iconic advertising and experiences.  I’m excited to return to McCann and help our teams drive those platforms in new ways where entertainment becomes central to moving people towards the brands we work with.”

Through these moves, McCann is taking a long tradition of working with Hollywood-level talent in campaigns and forging new creative partnerships with top-tier directors and writers for original storytelling.  The recent collaboration with Ben Proudfoot, Two-Time Academy Award®- Winning Director, on “THE FINAL COPY OF ILON SPECHT” exemplifies this approach.

McCann recently enjoyed a highly successful Cannes with a Gold Lion in Entertainment for Music for Mastercard’s partnership with Lady Gaga and multiple Lions for Xbox’s Cheeky Controller integration with the blockbuster movie, Deadpool & Wolverine. 

About McCann

McCann builds enduring brands and businesses that drive growth and leave a lasting impact on culture. Founded over 100 years ago and guided by the enduring brand platform, “Truth Well Told,” McCann is the world’s leading advertising agency network, generating some of the most creatively and commercially impactful advertising globally. McCann is the founding agency of McCann Worldgroup and part of the Interpublic Group of Companies (NYSE: IPG).

About TRAVERSE32

TRAVERSE32 is a New York-based global original entertainment company. Collaborating with Academy Award-winning and Emmy Award-winning filmmakers and emerging creators alike, TRAVERSE32 produces critically acclaimed, award-winning television, film and theatrical content which drives powerful connections between brands and audiences.

Modulaire Group announces CEO transition

LONDON, Aug. 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Modulaire Group, Europe and Asia Pacific’s leading business services company specialising in modular services and infrastructure, has today announced that Pavan Pattada has decided to step down to return to the United States to pursue new opportunities. 

The Board has initiated a formal search process to appoint a permanent successor. In the interim, oversight of the business will be led by Chairman Richard Ingram, working in close partnership with Modulaire’s Executive Committee to ensure continued strategic and operational alignment.

“We thank Pavan for his leadership and for the important role he has played in guiding our strategic direction,” said Richard Ingram, chairman of Modulaire Group. “The Transformation plans he has architected are clear and will continue to be our ongoing focus.” 

The Board noted that Modulaire remains on track with its transformation plans, and is well-positioned to continue to deliver on its operational and financial goals.

For more information, please visit: https://www.modulairegroup.com.

About Modulaire Group

Modulaire is a leader in European modular services and infrastructure. We create smart spaces for people to work, learn and live. Our business helps customers find the right space solution, no matter what their requirements. Modulaire has operations in 23 countries, with over ~330,000 modular space and portable storage units, and 5,000 remote accommodation rooms. The company operates as Algeco, its largest brand, across much of Europe and the United Kingdom. Other operating brands include Advanté in the United Kingdom, Altempo in France, Ausco and NET Modular in Australia, and Portacom in New Zealand.

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Stevie® Awards Announce Winners in The 22nd Annual International Business Awards® from Across the Globe

Selected From More Than 3,800 Nominations, Representing 78 Nations and Territories, by More Than 250 Judges

FAIRFAX, Va., Aug. 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — High-achieving organizations and executives around the world have been recognized as Gold, Silver, and Bronze Stevie® Award winners in The 22nd Annual International Business Awards®, the world’s only international, all-encompassing business awards program. 

Winners were selected from more than 3,800 nominations submitted by organizations in 78 nations and territories.
Winners were selected from more than 3,800 nominations submitted by organizations in 78 nations and territories.

Winners were selected from more than 3,800 nominations submitted by organizations in 78 nations and territories.

A complete list of all 2025 Gold, Silver and Bronze Stevie Award winners by category is available at www.StevieAwards.com/IBA.

More than 250 professionals around the world serving as Stevie Award judges on nine specialized juries reviewed and rated nominations to determine the winners.

The top winners of Gold, Silver, and Bronze Stevie Awards are HALKBANK and pladis, both of Türkiye, with 21 wins each.

Winners of three or more Gold Stevie Awards include pladis (11), HALKBANK (10), Cathay Financial Holding Co. Ltd. (9), CarrefourSA (7), Lounge Group (7), PJ Lhuillier Inc. (7), Mang Inasal Philippines (6), Megaworld Lifestyle Malls (6), Tata Consultancy Services (6), Abu Dhabi Customs (5), ATREVIA CORPORACIÓN S.L (5), ExtendMax Vietnam Company Limited (5), Manila Electric Company (5), Pan American Energy (5), ZIMAT (5), Addvox (4), Enerjisa Enerji (4), HeyMo® The Experience Design Company (4), IBM (4), Miral Destinations (4), Partner.Co (4), Viettel (4), İş Sanat (3), A.S. WATSON (3), Bank of the Philippine Islands (3), Community Development Authority (3), DDB Group Philippines (3), Dr. Phone Fix (3), Dubai Digital Authority (3), General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs (3), Kendra Scott (3), Lenovo (3), Netcracker Technology (3), Türk Telekom (3), The City of Sydney (3), and WNS (3).

All organizations worldwide are eligible to compete in the IBAs and may submit any number of nominations in a wide range of categories for achievement in management, marketing, public relations, customer service, human resources, new products and services, technology, websites, apps, events, and more.

Winners will be celebrated during a gala event in Lisbon, Portugal at the Corinthia Hotel on 10 October, 2025. Tickets are on sale now.

Nominations for the 2026 edition of the IBAs will be accepted starting in February.

About the Stevie® Awards
Stevie Awards are conferred in nine programs: the Asia-Pacific Stevie Awards, the German Stevie Awards, the Middle East & North Africa Stevie Awards, The American Business Awards®, The International Business Awards®, the Stevie Awards for Great Employers, the Stevie Awards for Women in Business, the Stevie Awards for Technology Excellence, and the Stevie Awards for Sales & Customer Service. Stevie Awards competitions receive more than 12,000 entries each year from organizations in more than 70 nations. Honoring organizations of all types and sizes and the people behind them, the Stevies recognize outstanding performances in the workplace worldwide. Learn more about the Stevie Awards at http://www.StevieAwards.com.

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Chainguard Launches Global Partner Program to Accelerate Trusted Open Source Software Adoption

New program offers flexible incentives, technical enablement, and go-to-market support to empower channel resellers and distributors to lead in secure software delivery

KIRKLAND, Wash., Aug. 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Chainguard, the secure foundation for software development and deployment, today announced the launch of the global Chainguard Partner Program, designed to help channel partners deliver trusted open source artifacts to their customers. The new program offers a two-tier structure with escalating benefits for channel partners based on engagement and impact, as well as flexible incentives, technical enablement, and go-to-market support for resellers and distributors.

The urgent need for trusted open source software

As open source software (OSS) now comprises over 90% of the code in modern applications, the need for proactive and scalable software supply chain security has never been more urgent. With a surge in high-profile software supply chain attacks like SolarWinds, Log4Shell, and xz-utils, organizations are facing increased regulatory scrutiny and heightened risk exposure. With compliance frameworks like FedRAMP, PCI, NIST SSDF, DORA, CRA, and HIPAA requiring proactive risk management, and the rise of sovereign cloud initiatives, organizations need a scalable solution to meet regulatory requirements, reduce their attack surface, and mitigate supply chain risks without burdening engineers. Chainguard’s trusted OSS is continuously rebuilt from source in hardened environments, delivering end-to-end integrity and enabling engineering teams to focus on building and delivering secure, high-impact software.

“We’re at a tipping point in software security. The growing reliance on open source, coupled with the rise in sophisticated supply chain attacks, has made it clear that reactive security models are no longer enough,” said Ryan Carlson, President, Chainguard. “Organizations need to build fast, but they also need to do so securely – and that starts with trusted open source. With partners across the channel ecosystem, we’re making it easier for the world’s most innovative companies to build, deploy, and innovate on a foundation that’s secure from the start.”

Key features of the Chainguard Partner Program

The Chainguard Partner Program offers a two-tier structure with escalating benefits for channel partners based on engagement and impact. The program offers:

  • Compelling and flexible incentives: Rewards across sourced deals, co-sell influence, and referrals.
  • Robust technical enablement: Partner-exclusive training, onboarding, deal registration, lead creation tools, and participation in the Partner & Technical Advisory Council.
  • Joint go-to-market support: Account mapping, sales enablement, marketing support, and co-branded initiatives to drive mutual growth.
  • First-mover advantage: The opportunity to deliver a disruptive new solution category before competitors.

With this new program, Chainguard is bridging the gap between traditional channel models and modern cloud ecosystems by working in close alignment with cloud service providers, including Amazon Web Services, Google Cloud Platform, and Microsoft Azure. This approach empowers channel partners to offer more integrated, scalable solutions to their customers. This comprehensive structure is already resonating with the channel as early adopters begin to bring Chainguard to market.

Early momentum with channel partners 

Early participants in Chainguard’s Partner Program include Bytes, Defy, DevOps1, and EVOTEK, underscoring the global appetite for secure OSS infrastructure. These partners are leveraging Chainguard to help customers improve developer velocity, achieve faster compliance, and elevate their security posture.

“At Bytes, we actively seek out vendors who disrupt conventional thinking and bring innovative perspectives to the cyber security landscape,” said Luke Kiernan, Head of Cyber Security, Bytes. “From our first interaction with Chainguard, it was evident they embodied this mindset, delivering a forward-thinking, developer-first approach to securing the software supply chain. We look forward to developing our partnership and driving greater value for our customers through modern, resilient, and secure software practices.”

“Chainguard is solving one of the most urgent problems in enterprise technology today – securing the software supply chain without slowing down development,” said Rich Douros, Chief Revenue Officer, Defy. “Their secure-by-default approach is exactly what our customers need to build with confidence and speed.”

“At DevOps1, our mission is to help our customers build secure, scalable systems that empower our clients to move fast without compromising security,” said Alex Rea, CEO, DevOps1. “Partnering with Chainguard, the market-leading solution for software supply chain security, enables us to embed robust, verifiable security ensuring a ‘Start Left’ posture in the development lifecycle. This collaboration reinforces our commitment to delivering modern DevSecOps practices with confidence, integrity, and speed.”

“All organizations want to accelerate their software development, but they can’t do that without having a way to secure the applications they’re building,” said Jason Myers, Chief Revenue Officer, EVOTEK. “Chainguard’s approach to delivering continuously verified open source software aligns perfectly with our mission to help enterprises build secure, scalable infrastructure.”

Transforming how OSS is built, distributed, and secured

Chainguard is changing the way organizations build with OSS by delivering trusted open source components that are continuously rebuilt from source in secure infrastructure with end-to-end integrity. At the heart of the offering is Chainguard Containers, a catalog of over 1,500 zero-CVE container images with broad customization capabilities and a reduced attack surface to improve supply chain integrity for containerized applications. As the fastest way to get a patch from source to artifact, Chainguard Containers are powered by Chainguard’s bootstrapped Linux distro, Chainguard OS, and include transparent provenance, enforcement of FIPS cryptography, signed SBOMs and attestations, secure hardening, and continuous daily updates to eliminate vulnerabilities. For partners, this means offering customers a solution that accelerates compliance, strengthens their security posture, and allows their engineers to build more securely and efficiently from the start.

To learn more or apply to become a Chainguard channel partner, visit https://www.chainguard.dev/partners

About Chainguard

Chainguard is the secure foundation for software development and deployment. By providing trusted open source software with Chainguard Containers, VMs, and Libraries, built from source and updated continuously, Chainguard helps organizations eliminate threats in their software supply chains. Its customers include Fortune 500 enterprises and global industry leaders, including Anduril, Canva, Fortinet, Hewlett Packard Enterprise, Snap Inc., and Snowflake. Chainguard is venture-backed by leading investors, including Amplify, IVP, Kleiner Perkins, Lightspeed Venture Partners, Mantis VC, Redpoint Ventures, Sequoia Capital, and Spark Capital. For more information, visit: https://www.chainguard.dev/

Chainguard Contact: Brittany Hendrickson, Senior Communications Manager, press@chainguard.dev 

ChinaAMC releases Report on China’s Corporate Governance Practices

The report represents interim findings from a much larger project exploring a full picture of ESG practices among China onshore listed firms. ChinaAMC has been publishing China ESG investing White Paper for four consecutive years, underscoring its commitment to ESG and responsible investment.

BEIJING, Aug. 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — China’s onshore listed firms predominantly prefer dividends over share buybacks, and are much more receptive to “soft engagement” with institutional investors, according to the latest survey by China Asset Management Co.

The Report on China’s Corporate Governance Practices is commissioned by ChinaAMC and executed by ZD Proxy. Based on a comprehensive survey of 520 A-share listed companies in China, the report systematically maps China’s governance landscape, trying to understand how corporate management perceive “governance” issues, and the drivers behind their preferences. As one of the few in-depth studies focused on China’s corporate governance, this report aims to provide actionable insights for enhancing the quality of listed companies and fostering a sustainable capital market aligned with international standard.

Key findings include:

  • A significant majority respondents expect to strengthen their companies’ governance through robust internal controls (77%) such as improving internal administrative rules and amending corporate charters, while 59% prioritize enhanced information disclosure. This reveals a “compliance-driven” ethos among A-share companies, propelled by regulatory guidance and internalization of compliance as a baseline requirement. However, deeper measures essential for substantive checks-and-balances—such as boosting board independence (6%), reducing related-party transactions with controlling shareholder (2%), and regular audit firms rotation (2%)—have yet to receive sufficient attention.
  • When it comes to market value management, a key regulatory and corporate priority, approximately 67% of respondents favor high-dividend strategies, primarily in a bid to “attract dividend-focused investors” (60%). In contrast, only 4% prioritize share buybacks. with 37% citing fear of exposure to stock volatility risk, and 33% citing that dividends meet controlling shareholders’ funding needs.
  • Equity Incentives: Recognized as vital for governance and talent retention, 48% of firms have implemented or plan to launch such programs within two years. Top motivations include “retaining core management and aligning interests” (89%) and “signaling performance expectations to the market” (55%). However, there is a marked decline in new equity incentives, as the number of such proposals dropped 28% over the past three years.
  • Engagement with institutional investors: an overwhelming majority (90%) ofcompanies prefer “soft engagement” with institutional investors such as communication through shareholder meetings, performance briefings, roadshows and on-site visits. A much less percentage (50%) solicit proxy voting. Chinese companies still show limited receptiveness to confrontational measures such as shareholder proposals (9%) or director nominations (4%).
  • Discussions with institutional investors remain heavily focused on financial health (84%) and whether the company’s development path dovetails with national strategy (74%), with limited attention to ESG factors like environmental and social responsibility (7%).

The report represents interim findings from a much larger project exploring a full picture of ESG practices among China onshore listed firms. The project extends ChinaAMC’s four-year effort to publish its annual China ESG investing White Paper, underscoring its commitment to ESG and responsible investment.

Source: ChinaAMC and ZD Proxy: Report on China’s Corporate Governance Practices. Full report is available in Chinese only.

About ChinaAMC

Founded in April, 1998, China Asset Management is one of the first mutual fund managers in China. Since its inception, ChinaAMC has led the asset management industry with more than two decades of track-record in product innovation. ChinaAMC offers multi-asset investment solutions and one-stop services to investors with various risk-return profiles.

As of June 30, 2025, ChinaAMC’s total AUM exceeded RMB 3.03 trillion (US$423.5 billion), making it one of the largest asset managers in China.

ChinaAMC identifies its core strength as discovering, defining and managing assets, as it offers a balanced mix of asset classes, encompassing equity, fixed income, FOF, REITs, money market,etc. It has been the largest ETF manager in China for 20 consecutive years with an AUM of over RMB 750 billion.

Source: ChinaAMC. AUM includes subsidiaries. Data as of June 30, 2025.

Disclaimer

Investment involves risk, including possible loss of principal. The information contained herein is for reference only and does not constitute an offer or invitation to anyone to invest in any funds and has not been prepared in connection with any such offer.

Bybit and FXStreet TradFi Report: Gold Poised for Breakout

DUBAI, UAE, Aug. 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Bybit, the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, issued its latest TradFi report, highlighting gold’s enduring safe-haven appeal as investors prepare for major macroeconomic events. Following a record high earlier this year, gold is trading in a narrow range with neutral momentum, signaling potential for a decisive move as inflation data, tariff deadlines, and central bank policy decisions approach.

Key Highlights

  • All-Time High: Gold touched a record $3,500 on April 22, 2025, and is now consolidating near $3,365.
  • Defined Range: Since May 20, trading has remained within $3,274 support and $3,443 resistance.
  • Neutral Momentum: Daily RSI stands at 50, with MACD flat, indicating balanced market forces but rising breakout potential.
  • Macro Watch: The August 12 inflation report, tariff deadlines, and the September 17 Federal Reserve decision could spark sharp price swings.
  • Labor Market Weakness: The latest U.S. jobs report revealed a significant hiring slowdown, fueling rate-cut expectations.
  • Diversification Play: Silver is holding at $40, with potential to retest its $50 all-time high.

Gold’s consolidation comes as macroeconomic uncertainty builds, with weakening labor data and trade tensions adding to market caution. Technical patterns point to stored momentum, while silver’s parallel strength offers an additional diversification opportunity for investors. The weeks ahead may prove pivotal in determining the next phase of price action for both metals.

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About Bybit

Bybit is the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, serving a global community of over 70 million users. Founded in 2018, Bybit is redefining openness in the decentralized world by creating a simpler, open and equal ecosystem for everyone. With a strong focus on Web3, Bybit partners strategically with leading blockchain protocols to provide robust infrastructure and drive on-chain innovation. Renowned for its secure custody, diverse marketplaces, intuitive user experience, and advanced blockchain tools, Bybit bridges the gap between TradFi and DeFi, empowering builders, creators, and enthusiasts to unlock the full potential of Web3. Discover the future of decentralized finance at Bybit.com.

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Easou Technology Expects Interim Net Profit to Surge by Up to 208%, Fueled by Strong Business Growth and Operational Scaling

HONG KONG, Aug. 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Easou Technology Holdings Limited (“Easou” or the “Company,” together with its subsidiaries, collectively referred to as the “Group”; Stock Code: 2550.HK), a leading AI-powered search and recommendation technology company, issued a positive profit alert today. The Group expects to record revenue of approximately RMB375 million to RMB385 million for the six months ended June 30, 2025, representing a year-on-year increase of approximately 35% to 39% compared to RMB277.8 million over the same period in 2024. Net profit over the period is projected to be approximately RMB9.8 million to RMB10.5 million, representing a significant year-on-year increase of approximately 188% to 208% compared to approximately RMB3.4 million over the same period in 2024.

The Company stated that the robust growth in the first half of 2025 was primarily driven by strong performance of its two core businesses: for online reading platform services, the Group’s continued strategy of promoting free reading to users significantly boosted revenue from online reading advertising; for digital marketing services, surging demand from advertisers fueled rapid business expansion, with increase in net profit mainly attributable to scale of business and revenue.

Mr. Wang Xi, Executive Director, Chairman, and CEO of Easou Technology shared: “The strong performance in the first half of this year validates the initial results of our ‘AI + Content’ ecosystem strategy. This achievement stems from our continuous investment in platform ecosystem development and R&D, as well as breakthroughs in commercial applications. Moving forward, the Group will build on this strategy by focusing on enhancing the application of AIGC technology, expanding the short-form drama overseas business, and accelerating the implementation of digital services for real-world assets (RWA). We remain firmly committed to building a more robust digital content ecosystem to create long-term value for our shareholders.”

About Easou Technology Holdings Limited

Easou Technology Holdings Limited (HKEX: 2550) is a China-based digital technology company specializing in AI-powered content distribution and recommendation. Founded in 2005 and headquartered in Shenzhen, it is recognized as a National High-Tech Enterprise and an Innovative SME. Easou’s core businesses span digital marketing, online reading, game publishing, and other digital content services. Its proprietary AI recommendation engine underpins personalized content delivery and ad targeting across these verticals, making it one of China’s earliest commercial adopters of AI recommendation technologies.