Inviting Creators Worldwide to Capture the Rhythm of Creativity

BREA, Calif., Aug. 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — ViewSonic Corp., a leading global provider of visual solutions, today announced the launch of the 6^th ColorPro Awards Global Visual Arts Competition^[1], inviting creators worldwide to submit original visual artworks inspired by this year’s theme: “FLOW.” Entries are open through September 20, 2025^[2], offering participants the chance to win a share of a prize pool valued at over US$33,000, along with two opportunities to win a high-performance ColorPro monitor through the monthly Lucky Draw.

This year’s theme, “FLOW,” celebrates creativity that feels fluid, purposeful, and alive—where ideas pour out like a stream, not a struggle. Whether expressed through still imagery or dynamic visuals, the focus is on movement, rhythm, and a clear sense of artistic direction.

“FLOW is more than movement—it’s the harmony between inspiration and execution,” said Oscar Lin, General Manager of the Monitor Business Unit at ViewSonic. “The ColorPro Awards celebrates that creative state, offering a global platform to spotlight bold ideas and elevate diverse artistic voices. Last year, the theme ‘MOMENTUM’ drew over 10,000 entries from more than 100 countries and regions. We look forward to seeing how creators bring FLOW to life in their unique ways this year.”

A Global Stage for Creative Brilliance
Now in its sixth edition, the ColorPro Awards continue to celebrate artistic excellence across four key categories: Photography, Videography, Digital Art, and Generated Art. This year’s competition is backed by the promotional support of leading industry partners—Calibrite, Lexar, Pantone^®, Shooters, Shoot The Face, and Vertex Mode—underscoring a shared commitment to fostering the global creative community.

Entries will be reviewed by a distinguished international panel of visual artists, filmmakers, and creative leaders. Submissions will be assessed based on five key criteria: aesthetics, creativity, storytelling, relevance to the “FLOW” theme, and overall execution. The complete list of judges can be viewed at: ColorPro Awards Judges.

Winners will receive cash prizes, ColorPro monitors, and a suite of professional creative tools, including products from leading brands such as Pantone, Calibrite, AMD, and Lexar, a 12-month Tinyspace membership, and more. In addition, winning artwork will gain global visibility through ColorPro’s digital platforms, international exhibitions, and official award showcases.

Interpreting “FLOW” Through the Artists’ Lens
As part of this year’s ColorPro Awards, ViewSonic invited a global group of advocates to explore the theme of “FLOW” through their unique visual perspective. The result is a rich tapestry of visual storytelling that captures movement, rhythm, and fluidity across diverse environments and moments.

Among the featured creators, photographer, videographer, and content creator, Forrest Funk, draws inspiration from the natural world. In his image of Kebler Pass, golden light leads the viewer’s eye through a vibrant cascade of foliage, capturing the organic rhythm of the landscape.

Shifting from nature to craftsmanship, Chris Ha, an award-winning travel photographer, highlights the artistry of human hands. His photo of a Vietnamese artisan swirling blue fishing nets mirrors the gentle motion of water, drawing viewers into a meditative moment of focused, purposeful work.

Exploring the subtle beauty of daily life, visual storyteller Ashraful Arefin captures the graceful flow of liquid and steam as a man pours hot tea. The image reveals how even the simplest routines can reflect elegance, rhythm, and flow.

Bringing a more atmospheric perspective, digital artist Sara Pardo Vázquez presents a tranquil composition where light, air, and nature align. Her piece captures a fleeting moment of harmony, reflecting the ephemeral essence of FLOW in the present.

To discover more inspiring artwork and creative insights from these featured artists, visit the ColorPro Awards Pro Tips site.

Monthly Lucky Draw: Win a ColorPro Monitor
Participants who submit an eligible entry for the competition, complete a brief post-submission survey, and follow @ColorPro on Instagram^[3] will be entered into a monthly Lucky Draw to win a high-performance ColorPro monitor^[4]. Entries submitted in August will be eligible for both the August and September draws, while those submitted in September will qualify for the final draw only.

To learn more about the 6^th ColorPro Awards, submit your entry, and access full contest information, including official rules, eligibility requirements, prizes, and featured artist content, please visit: www.viewsonic.com/colorpro/event/colorproawards2025.

About ViewSonic
Founded in 1987 and headquartered in Brea, California, ViewSonic is a leading global provider of visual solutions for the education, business, and consumer markets, with a presence in over 100 countries. The company delivers a unified ecosystem of hardware, software, and services with seamless integration. Its product portfolio includes monitors, projectors, interactive displays, LED displays, commercial displays, video conferencing systems, and industrial solutions. Complementing its hardware is a robust suite of software offerings—including myViewBoard, ClassSwift, TeamOne, Manager, and AirSync—featuring AI-powered tools for collaboration, device optimization, and management. ViewSonic supports customers at every stage, helping them achieve their goals and create a lasting impact by empowering people everywhere to connect with purpose and See the Difference. Learn more at www.viewsonic.com.

About Shoot The Face
Shoot The Face is a global portrait photography award that celebrates powerful storytelling through human connection. The awards feature two categories: One Frame and Photo Essay. Submissions open in November.

About Calibrite
Calibrite is dedicated to providing the very best solutions for photographers, filmmakers, designers and content creators who love color and demand the very best tools for their color-critical workflow. Learn more at https://calibrite.com/

About Lexar
Founded in 1996, Lexar was born out of innovation to create industry-leading data storage and memory solutions worldwide. Lexar is a top choice for photographers and creatives. Our memory solutions are designed to meet the high demands of capturing and storing stunning images, ensuring optimal performance and reliability. We offer a comprehensive array of consumer storage and memory products, including memory cards, USB Flash Drives, card readers, solid-state drives, and DRAM. With so many options, it’s easy to find the right Lexar solution to fit your needs. Learn more at www.lexar.com.

About Pantone
Pantone provides the universal language of color that enables color-critical decisions through every stage of the workflow for brands and manufacturers. More than 10 million designers and producers around the world rely on Pantone products and services to help define, communicate and control color from inspiration to realization – leveraging advanced X-Rite technology to achieve color consistency across various materials and finishes for graphics, fashion and product design. Pantone Standards feature digital and physical color specification and workflow tools. The Pantone Color Institute™ provides customized color standards, brand identity and product color consulting as well as trend forecasting inclusive of Pantone Color of the Year, Fashion Runway Color Trend Reports, color psychology and more. Pantone B2B Licensing incorporates the Pantone Color System into different products and services, enabling licensees to communicate and reproduce Pantone values and improve efficiencies for their users. Pantone Lifestyle brings color and design together across apparel, home, and accessories. Learn more at www.pantone.com and connect with Pantone on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn.

About SHOOTERS
SHOOTERS is a global creative community that hosts unique energy-filled events for creators to shoot, network, and meet like minded people from around the world. Since its inception in 2016, the community has harnessed the power of social media to grow into the millions, continuing to expand rapidly worldwide. With 12 hubs around the globe and more on the horizon, SHOOTERS welcomes new members to join its ever-growing community. For more information, please visit www.worldshooters.com or explore @world.shooters and @uk.shooters on Instagram.

About Vertex Mode
Vertex Mode is a creative platform and online store for 3D artists, designers, and digital creators. We offer tutorials, industry insights, and production-ready assets to support artists in games, animation, and real-time media. Explore more at https://vertexmode.com.

About Tinyspace
Tinyspace is a premier portfolio, resume, and job application platform designed to help UX, UI, CX, product, service, and graphic design professionals land their next gig. Discover more at https://hey.tinyspace.io.

About AMD
AMD is the high performance and adaptive computing leader, powering the products and services that help solve the world’s most important challenges. Our technologies advance the future of the data center, embedded, gaming and PC markets.

Founded in 1969 as a Silicon Valley start-up, the AMD journey began with dozens of employees who were passionate about creating leading-edge semiconductor products. AMD has grown into a global company setting the standard for modern computing, with many important industry firsts and major technological achievements along the way.

Our Vision
High performance and adaptive computing is transforming our lives.

Our Mission
Build great products that accelerate next-generation computing experiences.

To achieve real progress, it takes ground-breaking innovation and human ingenuity working together to create something exceptional.

Durban, Nu Metro’s New Location in South Africa, Will Feature the 270-Degree Panoramic SCREENX Auditorium

BURBANK, Calif., Aug. 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — CJ 4DPLEX, a worldwide leading producer of premium film formats and cinema technologies, and Nu Metro Cinemas, South Africa’s first cinema exhibitor, announced today they have broadened their partnership to bring the first-ever SCREENX auditorium to South Africa.

SCREENX is the world’s first multi-projection cinema technology. The revolutionary premium format seamlessly extends the screen onto the auditorium’s surrounding walls on the left and right sides. Delivering this premium 270-degree panoramic display enhances key scenes with exclusive visual elements and fully immerses audiences in a one-of-a-kind cinematic adventure.

Nu Metro Cinemas, the second-largest exhibitor in the region, operates 19 theater locations and 132 screens across South Africa, with additional reach into Zambia and Mozambique. Through the new agreement with CJ 4DPLEX, Nu Metro Cinemas will open the first SCREENX in South Africa – and the second on the African continent – marking the company’s milestone debut of the 270-degree panoramic format. Nu Metro Cinemas was the first to introduce CJ 4DPLEX’s multisensory 4DX theater in Africa, and today they operate six 4DX auditoriums across the region as a result of the ongoing partnership.

The inaugural theater is located at the Gateway shopping mall in Durban, a prominent retail destination, The theater is set to open in September 2025. The new SCREENX will feature a 50-foot-wide screen providing a premium theatrical experience that lets moviegoers enjoy films like never before.

“Nu Metro is elated to add SCREENX to its stable as a first in South Africa and we are optimistic that our consumers will embrace the new entry into the world of cinema,” said Denver Chetty, CEO of Nu Metro Cinemas.

Jamil Valiyev, Managing Director, Global Partnerships & Operations at CJ 4DPLEX said, “We are thrilled to collaborate with Nu Metro Cinemas to unveil their very first SCREENX auditorium in South Africa. Together, this new development represents a significant step in CJ 4DPLEX’s global expansion and our commitment to delivering immersive cinematic experiences to new markets.”

“We are overjoyed to build on our partnership with CJ 4DPLEX to introduce South Africa’s first premium SCREENX experience,” said Reuben Pillay, Executive of Nu Metro Cinemas. “At Nu Metro Cinemas, we are dedicated to bringing the latest cinema innovations to our audiences. The launch of this new site in Durban is a big milestone that will showcase a new level of cinematic excellence to the region.”

About CJ 4DPLEX
CJ 4DPLEX is a leading, next-generation cinema technology company, headquartered in Seoul with international offices in Los Angeles, Beijing, and London. The company has created innovative film technologies for theaters worldwide that include ‘SCREENX’, ‘4DX’, and ‘Ultra 4DX’ for consumers to experience films in ways that were never before possible.

CJ 4DPLEX is a part of the CJ Group conglomerate that also includes entertainment powerhouses CJ CGV, the fifth largest theater chain in the world, and CJ ENM (CJ Entertainment & Media), who produced the Academy Award®, Golden Globe® and SAG Awards winning film, “Parasite”.

SCREENX is the world’s first multi-projection cinema with an immersive 270-degree field of view. By expanding the image beyond the frame and onto the walls of the theater, SCREENX places the audience directly at the center of the story, creating a visually immersive viewing experience unlike any other. To date, there are over 435 SCREENX auditoriums around the world in 40 countries.

4DX provides moviegoers with a multi-sensory cinema-going experience, allowing audiences to connect with movies through motion, vibration, water, wind, snow, lightning, scents, and other special effects that enhance the visuals on-screen. Each 4DX auditorium incorporates motion-based seating synchronized with more than 21 different effects and optimized by a team of skilled editors. To date, there are over 775 4DX auditoriums around the world, spanning over 70 countries.

About Nu Metro Cinemas:
Nu Metro is one of South Africa’s premier entertainment destinations, offering an unparalleled blend of luxury, cutting-edge technology, and immersive viewing formats. With a focus on creating extraordinary cinema experiences, Nu Metro goes beyond traditional movie-going by offering exclusive formats like VIP, Extreme, and 4DX.

• VIP: Designed for those who enjoy their movies with a touch of luxury, Nu Metro’s VIP experience offers premium, spacious leather recliner seating and personalized in-seat service. Moviegoers can relax in style while enjoying gourmet food and beverages from a carefully curated menu, all served directly at their seats. Whether it’s a date night or a special outing, the VIP cinemas deliver an intimate, first-class experience that transforms the movie into a full evening of indulgence.
• Xtreme: For those seeking larger-than-life action, Nu Metro’s Xtreme format combines massive floor-to-ceiling screens with state-of-the-art laser projection and Dolby Atmos® sound. This premium large-format experience offers breathtaking visuals and rich, multidimensional audio that make every film a spectacle, with luxury seating that guarantees comfort.
• 4DX: The ultimate multi-sensory experience, Nu Metro’s 4DX takes movie-watching to the next level by combining motion-controlled seating with environmental effects like wind, mist, water, and even lightning. 4DX allows viewers to physically experience the film’s on-screen action, making it a favourite for adrenaline-packed blockbusters and animated adventures.

Nu Metro is dedicated to redefining cinema, whether through luxurious VIP lounges or cutting-edge formats that immerse audiences in the heart of the action. With a passion for excellence, Nu Metro continues to lead the way in offering unique and memorable movie experiences across South Africa.

For more information, visit https://numetro.co.za.

Iconic brand joins growing roster of Nuvei merchants scaling globally from Hong Kong

MONTREAL, Aug. 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Nuvei today announced that Chow Sang Sang Holdings International Limited (HKEX: 116), one of the most iconic jewelers in Greater China, has selected its global payments platform to drive the next phase of its international growth, staring with expansion into North America.

Nuvei recently received a Money Services Operator (MSO) license in Hong Kong, enabling the company to offer local acquiring and settlement in one of Asia’s most strategically important markets. It also reinforces Nuvei’s long-term commitment to the APAC region, where it continues to expand its on-the-ground presence across Greater China, Japan, Singapore, and Australia.

As Chow Sang Sang accelerates its digital payments transformation, Nuvei will deliver seamless, secure, and fully localized payment experiences to support the brand’s international growth. Through a single integration with Nuvei’s platform, the jeweler gains access to:

• Local acquiring in 50 markets
• Support for 150+ currencies and 720 alternative payment methods
• Direct connections to global card networks to drive higher approval rates and reduced payment friction

“As we expand internationally, especially into North America, we needed a payments partner who shares our dedication to excellence,” added Ms. Genevieve Chow, Chief Brands Officer at Chow Sang Sang. “Nuvei’s platform, local knowledge, and global reach enable us to deliver the premium experience our customers expect, online and in-store. This partnership is a key part of our omnichannel strategy.”

This announcement comes amid a boom in digital luxury. Global online jewelry sales are projected to rise from $105.6 billion in 2024 to $166 billion by 2029, a 16% CAGR. In the U.S. alone, ecommerce sales of jewelry are projected to rise from $22.5 billion to $37.9 billion over the same period – more than tripling since 2017[1].

“Luxury brands like Chow Sang Sang are raising the bar for global ecommerce,” said Phil Fayer, Chair and CEO of Nuvei. “They require partners who can deliver intelligent infrastructure that matches their brand sophistication. With our MSO license and expanding APAC footprint, we’re proud to support the region’s most ambitious companies with payments technology built for scale.”

Chow Sang Sang, which operates over 900 self-run stores across Mainland China, the Hong Kong Region, the Macau Region, and the Taiwan Region, brings to market a portfolio of beloved brands, including CHOW SANG SANG, PROMESSA, MINTYGREEN, and EMPHASIS.

The jeweler joins a growing list of Hong Kong-based merchants across verticals — including airlines, hospitality, gaming, online travel, car parking, and EV charging — that have recently chosen Nuvei to scale their global operations. Nuvei already supports APAC expansion for category leaders such as Shein, Temu, and Charles & Keith.

About Nuvei 

Nuvei is accelerating the business of clients around the world. Nuvei’s modular, flexible and scalable technology allows leading companies to accept next-gen payments, offer all payout options and benefit from card issuing, banking, risk and fraud management services. Connecting businesses to their customers in more than 200 markets, with local acquiring in 50 markets, 150 currencies and 720 alternative payment methods, Nuvei provides the technology and insights for customers and partners to succeed locally and globally with one integration. 

For more information, visit www.nuvei.com

Contact:
Public Relations
alex.hammond@nuvei.com

¹ https://www.oberlo.com/statistics/online-jewelry-sales-statistics

A Private Estate Setting New Standards in Ultra-Luxury Living

DUBAI, UAE, Aug. 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Shamal Holding, the Dubai-based diversified investment firm, today unveils Naïa Island Dubai – a landmark private estate set to redefine ultra-luxury living in the region.

Naïa Island Dubai Location

At its heart, the island will host the region’s first Cheval Blanc maison, a defining moment for hospitality in the region. The maison will feature an intimate collection of suites and private villas, designed in Cheval Blanc’s distinctive style: contemporary, serene, and emotional luxury. A limited number of branded beachfront residences and estate plots will be available, each with private beach access offering a rare opportunity to reside on an island where design, nature, and lifestyle exist together perfectly.

Located just off Jumeirah’s coastline and seamlessly connected to Dubai’s principal roadways, Naïa Island Dubai has been designed as a resort masterplan shaped around open green spaces and coastal terrain. Its low-lying architecture offers unparalleled views of Dubai’s iconic landmarks, beautifully framed by the open sea. It is intended to provide residents and guests with the ultimate sense of exclusivity, privacy, and natural beauty.

Every amenity is designed to foster a connection with nature and a strong sense of place. From dining experiences to spa and wellness offerings, and a private marina, each element is thoughtfully integrated to flow with the island’s rhythm, grounding residents and guests in the surrounding landscape.

“This marks a defining chapter in our vision to create meaningful experiences, and an exciting step forward for Shamal as we continue to curate pioneering firsts that reinforce Dubai’s position as a global benchmark for exceptional, world-class living” said Abdulla Binhabtoor, CEO of Shamal Holding, “Naïa Island Dubai offers an enduring address, one that invites presence and lives beautifully overtime.”

With early works now underway, Naïa Island Dubai is poised to become one of the region’s most exclusive coastal addresses, a timeless setting reserved for a discerning few.

About Shamal

Born in Dubai, Shamal is a diversified investment firm that cultivates the extraordinary, through a unique portfolio of investments, experiences and assets. The investments we make are strategically chosen and thoughtfully nurtured, mirroring Dubai’s ambition, spirit, and energy.

Our real estate portfolio spans master communities, districts, residences, retail hubs and commercial spaces, we help realise potential, delivering unique developments such as Dubai Harbour and Nad Al Sheba Gardens. We invest in a range of properties, franchises and operations across the hospitality sector from luxury, premium and affordable experiences, with extraordinary domestic and international brands as diverse as Jumeirah Zabeel Saray, Hart Shoreditch Hotel London, Baccarat Hotel & Residences Dubai, SUSHISAMBA and Five Guys. As the owning company of some of Dubai’s most unique and iconic leisure and entertainment destinations, we curate extraordinary experiences every day. We also partner with best-in-class asset managers to manage a globally diversified investment portfolio.

For more information visit www.shamal.com
Shamal LinkedIn: @shamalholding 
Shamal IG: @shamalholding

Shamal Holding Unveils Naïa Island Dubai

Shamal Holding Unveils Naïa Island Dubai

MAKATI CITY, Philippines , Aug. 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — ACEN, the listed renewable energy platform of the Ayala Group, continues to demonstrate ESG leadership, securing recognition from two of the world’s leading Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) rating agencies: FTSE Russell and MSCI. These recognitions reflect ACEN’s ongoing commitment to embed sustainability at the heart of its strategy, anchored on environmental stewardship, social responsibility, and sound corporate governance.

ACEN has once again retained its place in the FTSE4Good Index Series for the third year in a row, underscoring the company’s consistent performance in implementing best-in-class ESG practices.

Created by the global index and data provider FTSE Russell, the FTSE4Good Index Series is designed to measure the performance of companies demonstrating strong Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) practices. The FTSE4Good indexes are used by a wide variety of market participants to create and assess responsible investment funds and other products.

FTSE Russell evaluations are based on performance in areas such as Corporate Governance, Health & Safety, Anti-Corruption and Climate Change.  Businesses included in the FTSE4Good Index Series meet a variety of environmental, social and governance criteria.

ACEN joins fellow Ayala companies in the 2025 FTSE4Good list—Ayala Corporation (since 2016), Globe and Ayala Land (since 2015), and BPI (since 2020)—reaffirming the Ayala Group’s long-standing commitment to global sustainability standards.

In 2025, ACEN also received a rating of A (on a scale of AAA-CCC) in the MSCI ESG Ratings assessment, recognizing the company’s improved management of financially material sustainability risks and opportunities, especially within the energy sector.

MSCI ESG Ratings evaluate a company’s exposure to ESG risks and how well it manages them relative to industry peers. Ratings range from AAA (leader) to CCC (laggard), using a rules-based methodology to identify ESG leaders within each sector.

At ACEN, sustainability is more than a responsibility, it’s a strategic lever for growth. The company believes that sustainability delivers real business outcomes, driving performance across its operations and partnerships.

Jonathan Back, ACEN Chief Financial Officer and Chief Strategy Officer, said:  “ESG is embedded in how we invest, operate and grow. These upgraded ratings reflect the strength of our decarbonization strategy and our ability to manage sustainability risks while creating long-term value. As we expand across the region, ESG remains central to building capital efficiency, investor confidence and resilient growth.”

About ACEN

ACEN (PSE:ACEN), the Ayala group’s listed energy platform, is one of the fastest-growing renewable energy platforms in Asia Pacific, with the Philippines as its core and largest market. It also has a significant presence in Australia, Vietnam, India, and Lao PDR, along with strategic investments in Indonesia and other markets. The company currently has ~7 GW of attributable renewable energy capacity spanning operational, under-construction, and committed projects.

As a developer, builder, and operator, ACEN leverages its agility and collaborative approach to accelerate the energy transition. Committed to unlocking access to clean, reliable, and affordable renewable energy, the company is on track to achieve 100% renewable energy generation by 2025 and reach Net Zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050—turning bold ambitions into real impact for businesses, communities, and indigenous groups.

www.acenrenewables.com

SANTA CLARA, Calif., Aug. 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — XCENA™, a South Korea–based startup, unveiled its first product, MX1 computational memory, this week at the Future of Memory and Storage (FMS) event. XCENA is displaying MX1 at FMS (booth #734) and will be offering working samples to select partners starting in October 2025. A production-ready version is planned for 2026.

CXL, The Foundation of MX1’s Architecture 

MX1 is the world’s first computational memory product supporting PCIe® 6.0 and Compute Express Link® (CXL®) 3.2, the latest version of CXL, an open standard enabling high-speed, low-latency communication between CPUs, memory, and accelerators. MX1 brings compute capabilities closer to the memory layer to overcome the limitations of traditional memory hierarchies. This reduces the overhead of moving large volumes of data between memory and the CPU and allows data to be processed near where it resides — an architectural shift that improves overall system performance and reduces total cost of ownership (TCO) in data centers. 

CXL introduces a more dynamic and flexible approach to system design. By supporting memory expansion, cache coherency, and direct memory access, the standard allows more efficient coordination across heterogeneous components. These capabilities form the foundation that MX1 builds on in order to scale data processing and reduce latency in demanding workloads. 

Under the Hood: How MX1 Works 

MX1 utilizes near-data processing, incorporating thousands of in-house RISC-V cores within the chip to handle computation near memory. This approach minimizes CPU involvement in data movement, accelerating tasks such as vector database operations, data analytics, and memory-intensive queries. 

MX1 provides SSD-backed memory expansion, delivering petabyte-scale capacity with minimal latency overhead. It also incorporates advanced reliability features and hardware-assisted compression to maximize usable capacity.

Software Support and Developer Integration 

To maximize the benefits of MX1, software support is essential. XCENA provides a fully-integrated software development kit (SDK) comprised of low-level drivers, runtime libraries, and supporting tools to help developers evaluate, prototype, and deploy MX1 with minimal integration effort.  

The software stack ensures compatibility with standard system environments and development workflows, enabling seamless adoption across data-intensive applications, from in-memory analytics to AI inference acceleration. 

As MX1 enters its proof-of-concept phase, XCENA invites developers, system architects, and partners to explore the new possibilities enabled by computational memory.  Together, the industry is moving one step closer to a more flexible and efficient performance computing paradigm. 

XCENA Wins Memory Innovation Award at FMS 2025 

This week, XCENA was awarded the “Most Innovative Memory Technology” award at FMS for its breakthrough innovation that addresses the “memory wall” in modern computing systems. The award marks the company’s second consecutive recognition at the event, following its selection as “Most Innovative Startup” in 2024. 

“Computational Memory represents an emerging architectural approach that aims to accelerate performance and efficiency, particularly for data-intensive tasks. It does this by minimizing data movement between processing and memory components,” said Jay Kramer, Chair of the Awards Program and President of Network Storage Advisors, Inc. “We are proud to recognize XCENA with MX1, the world’s first computational memory controller supporting CXL 3.X and enabling high-throughput acceleration for data intensive workloads like AI and analytics.”

FMS 2025 is currently taking place in Santa Clara, California, from August 5-7, bringing together global leaders in memory and storage technology. As an exhibitor, XCENA is showcasing MX1 in booth #734 and engaging with prospective partners, customers, and developers. 

About XCENA 
Founded in 2022, XCENA is a fabless semiconductor company developing intelligent memory solutions and data-centric computing architecture with a foundation built on Compute Express Link® (CXL®), an open coherent interconnect technology. The company focuses on improving performance and efficiency in data-intensive systems by pushing the boundaries of memory technology. To learn more about XCENA or its products, visit www.xcena.com and follow us on LinkedIn. 

Compute Express Link and CXL are trademarks of the CXL Consortium. 

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