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Gorilla Signs $1.4 Billion Contract with Freyr Singapore to Build Southeast Asia’s AI Data Centre Backbone


Phase One deployment valued at $300 million begins in Indonesia

Gorilla to Lead AI Infrastructure, GPU Deployment and Multi-Year SLA Operations

London, United Kingdom – (Newsfile Corp. – September 17, 2025) – Gorilla Technology Group Inc. (NASDAQ: GRRR) (“Gorilla” or the “Company”), a global solution provider in Security Intelligence, Network Intelligence, Business Intelligence and IoT technology, and Singapore-based infrastructure platform Freyr have together signed a three-year, $1.4 billion contract to develop a network of AI-powered data centres across Southeast Asia. Execution will begin with a $300 million initial phase that will launch in Q4 2025. Gorilla and Freyr will serve multiple entities in developing infrastructure in the region.

The multi-year contract positions Gorilla as the lead provider of AI infrastructure, service-level operations and end-to-end data centre intelligence across three regional markets: Indonesia, Malaysia and Thailand.

While Gorilla will serve as principal operator and infrastructure lead, Freyr will be its regional expansion partner. Gorilla will utilise local co-location facilities and deploy its proprietary AI stack, including GPU-as-a-Service infrastructure, orchestration software and real-time monitoring systems, while managing performance and uptime SLAs over an initial three-year term, with optional 2-year extensions.

“Gorilla has a uniquely strong understanding of this region and therefore the right vantage point to develop this critical network of data centres,” said Jay Chandan, Chairman & CEO, Gorilla Technology Group Inc. “We have been building in AI for more than 17 years, and we understand this region better than most. To have secured a customer of this calibre, a multi-billion-dollar telco with unmatched scale and reputation, is a powerful validation of Gorilla’s capability. Being trusted by such an institution from the outset speaks volumes about the strength of our platform and execution model. Together with Freyr, we are deploying at scale, not talking about it. Phase One alone is $300 million and it is only the start of a much larger expansion.”

“This partnership is based on a simple and collective belief that Southeast Asia deserves sovereign, intelligent, high-performance infrastructure,” said Cary Liu, CEO of Freyr. “This is not just a $1.4 billion contract; it is the beginning of a broader expansion strategy. Together, Freyr and Gorilla are already targeting new data centre opportunities worth at least $2.5 billion over the next couple of years. The Southeast Asian data centre market is expected to exceed $12 to 15 billion and this alliance positions us right at the centre of that growth. With Gorilla’s AI leadership and our regional execution platform, we are not just keeping pace with demand, we are shaping it.”

“Having spent decades building infrastructure strategies across global markets, I can say with confidence that this contract sets a new benchmark for how AI infrastructure should be executed,” said Thomas Sennhauser, Board Member Gorilla Technology Group Inc. “Gorilla’s advantage is clear: deep local understanding, operational speed and serious technical muscle. This is what happens when experience meets urgency. The shift from hyperscale to regionally intelligent infrastructure has begun, and Gorilla is leading that transition.”

Gorilla and Freyr will now finalise detailed Statements of Work (SOWs), Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and GPU infrastructure deployment schedules. Site selection and systems integration for the initial phase are already underway, with AI services expected to go live in early 2026.

About Gorilla Technology Group Inc.

Headquartered in London U.K., Gorilla is a global solution provider in Security Intelligence, Network Intelligence, Business Intelligence and IoT technology. We provide a wide range of solutions, including Smart City, Network, Video, Security Convergence and IoT, across select verticals of Government & Public Services, Manufacturing, Telecom, Retail, Transportation & Logistics, Healthcare and Education, by using AI and Deep Learning Technologies.

Our expertise lies in revolutionizing urban operations, bolstering security and enhancing resilience. We deliver pioneering products that harness the power of AI in intelligent video surveillance, facial recognition, license plate recognition, edge computing, post-event analytics and advanced cybersecurity technologies. By integrating these AI-driven technologies, we empower Smart Cities to enhance efficiency, safety and cybersecurity measures, ultimately improving the quality of life for residents.

For more information, please visit our website: Gorilla-Technology.com.

About Freyr Technology

Freyr Technology AI, based in Singapore, delivers full-stack infrastructure solutions for AI and HPC across the Asia-Pacific. As a NVIDIA Preferred Partner, Freyr offers bare-metal leasing, turnkey GPU clusters, fast hardware delivery and deployment services. Their strength lies in making complex infrastructure simple—from GPUs to networking to fully optimised clusters—giving enterprises and governments the speed, reliability and flexibility they need.

For more information, please visit: freyrtech.ai.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the “safe harbor” provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Gorilla’s actual results may differ from its expectations, estimates and projections and consequently, you should not rely on these forward-looking statements as predictions of future events. Words such as “expect,” “estimate,” “project,” “budget,” “forecast,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “plan,” “may,” “will,” “could,” “should,” “believes,” “predicts,” “potential,” “might” and “continues,” and similar expressions are intended to identify such forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements include, without limitation, statements regarding our beliefs about future revenues, our ability to convert our pipeline, our ability to and the circumstances under which we would reduce our debt, our ability to attract the attention of customers and investors alike, our expansion into southeast Asia, Gorilla’s largest projects and ability to win additional projects and execute definitive contracts related thereto, along with those other risks described under the heading “Risk Factors” in the Form 20-F Gorilla filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) on April 30, 2025 and those that are included in any of Gorilla’s future filings with the SEC. These forward-looking statements involve significant risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from expected results. Most of these factors are outside of the control of Gorilla and are difficult to predict. Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those indicated or anticipated by such forward-looking statements. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance upon any forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date made. Gorilla undertakes no obligation to update forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date they were made except as required by law or applicable regulation.

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Sweet Chill, Smart Cool: Comfee and MIXUE Deliver a Double Chill This Summer

JAKARTA, Indonesia, Sept. 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — This September, the ultimate summer duo came together. Comfee, the lifestyle-driven air-conditioning brand, joined hands with MIXUE, Indonesia’s beloved drink chain, to deliver a refreshing blast of coolness inside and out. From September 4 to 14, the exciting 45-Second Drink Challenge successfully swept across 2500+ MIXUE stores, where participants sipped, slurped, and competed for a chance to win one of 20 Comfee inverter air conditioners. With a lively summer vibe, it became the season’s most fun and refreshing way to chill out.

Comfee and MIXUE are redefining “chill” this season, making it more fun, youthful, and refreshing than ever. MIXUE’s iconic ice-cold drinks bring instant joy to taste buds, while Comfee inverter air conditioner takes care of the other half—delivering cool, clean, and energy-smart air for lasting comfort. Together, it’s a one-of-a-kind Double Chill Experience: cool to drink, cool to breathe, cool to live.

Comfee, Germany No.1 AC Brand
Comfee, Germany No.1 AC Brand

Throughout the campaign, enthusiastic participants grabbed Lemon Mint drink, finished it within 45 seconds, and shared fun, creative videos on TikTok and Instagram. By tagging & following and using the hashtag #MIXUEDrinkChallenge45s, they entered for a chance to win—and 20 lucky winners took home a brand-new Comfee inverter AC. Every sip truly counted toward claiming the ultimate summer chill.

Comfee x Mixue, Sweet Chill, Smart Cool
Comfee x Mixue, Sweet Chill, Smart Cool

Debuting in Indonesia, Comfee brings next-generation inverter air conditioner designed for the young and energetic generation, which stands out by combining energy efficiency, smart connectivity, and healthy living features:

  • Control your AC with just an APP on your phone: By automatically turning on/off from 15km away and customizing cooling mode by needs, a comfy and cooling summer just at your ease.
  • Powered by ECO+, Comfee inverter AC achieves over 30% energy savings, it helps users reduce electricity costs while maintaining comfort in the whole summer.
  • The built-in Active Clean+ self-cleaning system performs a 42-minute deep frost-cleaning cycle to maintain a fresh and healthy environment.
  • Engineered for durability, Comfee features a reliable PCB with UV conformal coating that improves anti-corrosion capability and a wide voltage range of 80V–265V to ensure stable performance under power fluctuations.
  • With golden coating on both the aircon and compressor, it makes Comfee more resistant in oxidation & corrosion and furnish a steadier and long-lasting working environment, efficiently preventing bacteria from breeding and spreading.

This summer, customers across Banten, Jakarta, West Java, Central Java and other regions enjoyed the ultimate chill adventure where refreshing drinks met state-of-the-art cooling comfort. By joining in the challenge, they grabbed their icy drinks and felt the cool breeze. It was the perfect way to chill out and celebrate the season.

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ASEAN Light + Design Expo 2025: Connecting with 5,000 Industry Professionals in Lighting, Design and Smart Living Sectors

BANGKOK, Sept. 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The spotlight shines on as ASEAN Light + Design Expo 2025, co-located with Smart Living Expo, opens its doors at Hall 5, IMPACT Exhibition and Convention Center, Bangkok, Thailand. Organized jointly by IMPACT Exhibition Management Co., Ltd. and Mex Exhibitions Pvt. Ltd., the two co-located exhibitions present the region’s most comprehensive platform for lighting, design, and smart living solutions. The event will be held from 17-19 September 2025 from 10.00 – 18.00 Hrs.

ASEAN Light + Design Expo 2025: Connecting with 5,000 Industry Professionals in Lighting, Design and Smart Living Sectors
ASEAN Light + Design Expo 2025: Connecting with 5,000 Industry Professionals in Lighting, Design and Smart Living Sectors

The exhibition bring over 300 brands and are expected to welcome 5,000+ visitors, driving an estimated 100 million baht in business value. From next-generation lighting systems to integrated smart home technologies, the co-located expos highlight how innovation is reshaping the way people live, work, and design for the future.

Ms. Himani Gulati Director II MEX Exhibitions Pvt. Ltd (MEX International Inc) stated: “ASEAN Light + Design Expo 2025, held alongside Smart Living Expo, is more than just an exhibition — it is a stage where innovation meets opportunity. Together, these platforms bring the lighting and smart living industries into one dynamic ecosystem. We are strengthening Thailand’s business landscape, connecting ASEAN to the global market, and paving the way for sustainable growth through technology and design.”

The dual expos serve as a regional hub for industry professionals to discover the latest lighting, design, and smart living innovations.

  • ASEAN Light + Design Expo 2025 spotlights cutting-edge lighting technologies, design excellence, and energy-efficient solutions that support the region’s growing construction, architecture, and design markets.
  • Smart Living Expo 2025 showcases the future of intelligent lifestyles, featuring smart home automation, connected appliances, IoT solutions, energy management systems, and wellness technologies that enhance everyday living.

Together, the events provide opportunities for business matching, networking, and collaboration, fostering stronger partnerships and shaping the ASEAN lighting and smart living industries for the future.

Under the theme “Shaping the Future of Lighting & Design”, the conference program brings together 30+ international and regional experts covering topics such as smart lighting, sustainable design, industry standards, smart living, sustainability and ASEAN market opportunities.

Key sessions including:

  • Live Smarter, Together: Smart Living in Residential Design – in collaboration with Room Books and Baanlaesuan, featuring leading experts from A49, Lamptitude, and Interior Vision
  • Panel Discussion: Lighting Market Outlook in ASEAN – Growth Drivers and Challenges – with speakers from T&T Innovation Co., Ltd., Lighting & Equipment Public Co., Ltd. (L&E), Metropolitan Electricity Authority (MEA), Illuminating Engineering Association of Thailand (TIEA), and KMUTT
  • User-centered Lighting Design by Center of Lighting Research and Innovation – KMUTT
  • Panel Discussion: Conversations with Lighting Designers – presented by Nulty Lighting Design Co., Ltd., Apld Co., Ltd., ASA Lighting Design Studios, and Inverse Lighting Design Co., Ltd.
  • AI + IoT + LED Light for Smart Energy & Smart Living by Thai IoT Association
  • Towards Net Zero: Empowering Sustainability through Energy Efficiency, Policies, and Incentives by Department of Alternative Energy Development and Efficiency, Ministry of Energy (DEDE)

Beyond product showcases and conferences, the events also feature business matching programs, design competitions, workshops, product demonstrations, and live showcases, offering a comprehensive and engaging experience for entrepreneurs, architects, designers, technology providers, and lifestyle enthusiasts alike. The event also features “Illuminating Architecture: The Design Challenge” — a student contest and awards program that recognizes creativity and innovation in lighting and design among the next generation of professionals.

Join us at ASEAN Light + Design Expo 2025, where business, innovation, and inspiration come together for entrepreneurs, architects, designers, and investors in the international lighting and design industry. Discover cutting-edge trends, smart innovations, and connect with partners from across the ASEAN region. Interested participants can register to attend exhibition and conferences https://evcnx.co/hp6S8 

PR Newswire is one of the official media partners of ASEAN Light + Design Expo.

For more information, please contact us via LINE @aseanlight or Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aseanlight.designexp or visit event website at https://www.aseanlightdesignexpo.com/ 

About the organizer

IMPACT Exhibition Management Co., Ltd. is the leading exhibition organiser in Thailand. We organise and manage professional trade and public exhibitions, conferences, meetings and training, working in hand with international trade associations, organisers, and corporations across a broad spectrum of industries.

MEX Exhibitions Pvt. Ltd. is an international trade show organizer with over four decades of experience in the advertising industry, more than 27 years in publishing, and 20 years in trade fair organization. The company has successfully organized over 100 exhibitions across various industries, collaborating with multiple sectors, while also publishing a range of reputable magazines and business directories. Its successful exhibitions have been staged across India, Dubai, Singapore, and Thailand.

ASTRI Expresses Full Support for Policy Address Investing in I&T to Boost Hong Kong’s Competitiveness

HONG KONG, Sept. 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The Hong Kong Applied Science and Technology Research Institute (ASTRI) has expressed its full support for the Chief Executive’s Policy Address. Key measures include accelerating the development of Northern Metropolis and the Hetao Shenzhen-Hong Kong Science and Technology Innovation Co-operation Zone (the Loop), alongside increased investment in technology adoption and emerging industries, reinforcing Hong Kong’s status as a leading international innovation and technology (I&T) hub.

The Policy Address outlines an ambitious vision to attract global businesses to Hong Kong by “removing barriers and easing restrictions”, and prioritising high-tech industries and advanced manufacturing. It highlights a strong focus on emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI) and low-altitude economy, advancing their developments and applications.

Strengthening Academia-Industry-Research Collaboration
Ir Sunny Lee, Chairman of ASTRI, welcomed the HKSAR Government’s forward-thinking approach, describing it as a significant boost to Hong Kong’s I&T ecosystem. He emphasised that these measures enable industries to enhance their competitiveness through innovative technology, create employment opportunities, and deliver tangible economic benefits to society.

“ASTRI remains committed to developing ‘people-oriented’ technologies, leveraging vast opportunities presented by the Greater Bay Area and Belt and Road initiatives. We aim to drive global adoption of Hong Kong’s research and development (R&D) achievements, contributing to our country’s development of New Quality Productive Forces and supporting the city’s economic transformation,” said Ir Lee.

He also applauded the introduction of the Innovation and Technology Talents Exchange Scheme for Industry and Academic Sectors, which encourages university professors to engage in corporate R&D activities, enabling a deeper understanding of industry needs. In addition, senior executives from technology enterprises and technical experts will contribute to curriculum development and teaching, strengthening collaboration among industry, academic and research sectors.

“This initiative is a pivotal step in bridging the academia-industry gap,” he added.  “Through bidirectional exchange, we can accelerate the transition of R&D innovations from lab to market while nurturing tech talent equipped for future challenges.”

Driving AI Application Across Industries
Ir Dr Ted Suen, Chief Executive Officer of ASTRI, welcomed the establishment of the AI Efficacy Enhancement Team and the measures aimed at promoting large-scale AI adoption across industries to improve overall efficiency and productivity.

“ASTRI has developed a wide range of AI technologies, integrating them with other patented technologies such as application specific integrated circuits, Internet of Things (IoT), sensing and communication technologies, to create innovative solutions. This aligns perfectly with the Government’s vision of fostering ‘industries for AI’ and ‘AI for industries’,” he said.

Ir Dr Suen stressed the critical importance of I&T in maintaining Hong Kong’s competitive edge, and that accelerating the development of Northern Metropolis and the Loop will enhance the city’s I&T capabilities. “ASTRI is fully aligned with the priorities outlined in the Policy Address and will continue to collaborate with stakeholders across the I&T ecosystem. Our goal is to drive commercialisation of R&D outcomes through enabling wide technology adoption across industries, improving their operational challenges and enhancing efficiency,” he added.

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Ir Sunny Lee, Chairman of ASTRI, welcomed the HKSAR Government's forward-thinking approach, describing it as a significant boost to Hong Kong’s I&T ecosystem. He emphasised that these measures enable industries to enhance their competitiveness through innovative technology, create employment opportunities, and deliver tangible economic benefits to society
Ir Sunny Lee, Chairman of ASTRI, welcomed the HKSAR Government’s forward-thinking approach, describing it as a significant boost to Hong Kong’s I&T ecosystem. He emphasised that these measures enable industries to enhance their competitiveness through innovative technology, create employment opportunities, and deliver tangible economic benefits to society

 

Ir Dr Ted Suen, Chief Executive Officer of ASTRI stressed the critical importance of I&T in maintaining Hong Kong’s competitive edge. He said ASTRI is fully aligned with the priorities outlined in the Policy Address and will continue to collaborate with stakeholders across the I&T ecosystem to drive commercialisation of R&D outcomes
Ir Dr Ted Suen, Chief Executive Officer of ASTRI stressed the critical importance of I&T in maintaining Hong Kong’s competitive edge. He said ASTRI is fully aligned with the priorities outlined in the Policy Address and will continue to collaborate with stakeholders across the I&T ecosystem to drive commercialisation of R&D outcomes

About ASTRI
Hong Kong Applied Science and Technology Research Institute (ASTRI) was founded by the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region in 2000 with the mission of enhancing Hong Kong’s competitiveness through applied research. ASTRI’s core R&D competence in various areas is grouped under five Technology Divisions: Advanced Electronic Components and Systems; Artificial Intelligence and Trust Technologies; Communications Technologies; Intelligent Perception and Control Technologies, and IoT Sensing and AI Technologies. It is applied across six core areas which are Smart City, Financial Technologies, New Industrialisation and Intelligent Manufacturing, Digital Health, Application Specific Integrated Circuits and Metaverse.

Over the years, ASTRI has nurtured a pool of research, I&T talents and received numerous international awards for its pioneering innovations as well as outstanding business and community contributions. ASTRI has transferred close to 1,600 technologies to the industry and has been granted about 1,200 patents in the Mainland, the United States, and other countries. For further information, please visit https://www.astri.org.

Rimes Appoints Vijay Mayadas as President and Chief Executive Officer

New CEO Vijay Mayadas to Accelerate Rimes’ Transformation into the “Intelligence Fabric” for the Investment Industry

NEW YORK, Sept. 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Rimes, a leading provider of enterprise data management and investment platform solutions to the global investment community, is pleased to announce the appointment of Vijay Mayadas as President and Chief Executive Officer. Mayadas, a seasoned FinTech executive with a track record of scaling global businesses and driving innovation in financial markets, succeeds Brad Hunt, who will assume the role of Vice Chair, Rimes Board of Directors.

With more than 25 years of pioneering experience at the intersection of technology, data, and financial services, Mayadas joins Rimes after 12 years at Broadridge Financial Solutions, where he most recently served as President of Capital Markets. In that role, he grew the business from $600 million to over $1 billion in recurring revenue and during his tenure helped drive the company’s market capitalization from under $3 billion to nearly $30 billion. Mayadas also spearheaded the launch of industry-first innovations, including AI-powered trading platforms and distributed ledger solutions that are now processing trillions of dollars in monthly transactions.

Donal Smith, Chair of Rimes Board of Directors, commented: “Vijay is a world-class leader who brings an excellent track record of scaling global FinTech franchises and driving breakthrough product innovation. With deep, hands-on expertise in leveraging next-generation technologies, especially AI, Vijay is uniquely qualified to accelerate Rimes’ strategy and lead the company in its next chapter of market leadership and growth.”

“Rimes has built an extraordinarily successful business over the last 30 years – truly the gold standard in benchmark and index data,” said Vijay Mayadas, President and Chief Executive Officer, Rimes. “I am incredibly excited about the opportunity in front of us. In a world of increasingly AI-driven workflows, the need for trusted, independent and highly-curated data – an “intelligence fabric” – is more critical than ever. There is no company better positioned than Rimes to fill that gap.”

Backed by Five Arrows, the alternative assets arm of Rothschild & Co, Rimes has further built on its unique market leadership position at the heart of the global investment ecosystem, powered by deep partnerships with its blue-chip clients and an unparalleled network of 800+ data partners. This powerful ecosystem is the engine for Rimes’ innovation, which has delivered mission-critical solutions across the entire investment lifecycle—from its gold-standard benchmark and ESG data to its sophisticated asset allocation and rebalancing platform for the world’s most complex asset owners.

Under Mayadas’ leadership, Rimes will accelerate its investment in this ecosystem—in its people, its technology, and its partnerships—to ensure every client is empowered to turn data into a true competitive advantage.

About Rimes
Rimes provides transformative enterprise data management solutions to the global investment community. Driven by our passion for solving the most complex data problems, we provide our clients with investment intelligence that powers more than US$ 75 trillion in AUM annually. The world’s leading institutional investors, asset managers and service providers rely on Rimes to help them make better investment decisions using accurate information and industry-leading technology. For more information, please visit www.rimes.com.

About Five Arrows
Five Arrows is the alternative assets arm of Rothschild & Co and has over €29 billion in assets under management, with offices in Paris, London, New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Luxembourg.

With more than €10 billion of assets under management, the corporate private equity business of Five Arrows is focused on investing in companies with strong management teams; business models with high visibility of organic unit volume growth and strong unit economics; and multiple operational levers that can be used to unlock latent value. Sectors are limited to data and software, technology–enabled business services, and healthcare.

For more information, please visit https://www.rothschildandco.com/en/five-arrows/corporate-private-equity/

Index Exchange Receives Frost & Sullivan’s 2025 Global New Product Innovation Recognition for Leadership in Supply-Side Platforms

Index Exchange earns acclaim for advancing innovation, transparency, and customer-centric solutions within the supply-side platform ecosystem

SAN ANTONIO, Sept. 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Frost & Sullivan is pleased to announce that Index Exchange Inc (Index), one of the world’s largest independent supply-side platforms (SSPs), has been awarded the 2025 Global New Product Innovation Recognition in the supply-side platforms industry for its outstanding achievements in product development, transparency, and customer value delivery. This recognition highlights Index’s consistent leadership in driving measurable outcomes, strengthening its market position, and delivering customer-centric innovation in an evolving competitive landscape. 

Frost & Sullivan evaluates companies through a rigorous benchmarking process across two core dimensions: strategy effectiveness and strategy execution. Index excels in both, demonstrating its ability to align strategic initiatives with market demand while executing them efficiently, consistently, and at scale. “Frost & Sullivan highlights Index Exchange’s customer-centric philosophy, which shapes how the company positions itself within the market. By choosing to grow alongside its customers and actively support their success, Index Exchange builds a strong reputation for reliability and integrity, fostering long-term loyalty and enduring partnerships,” said Lara Forlino, industry analyst at Frost & Sullivan.

Guided by a long-term growth strategy focused on supply-side platform innovation and global customer partnerships, Index Exchange has shown its ability to adapt and lead in a rapidly evolving digital advertising landscape. The company’s strategic agility and sustained investment in privacy-centric solutions, automation, and product development have enabled it to scale effectively across global markets. 

With the launch of Index Marketplaces, an omnichannel platform built on Index’s scaled supply and modern infrastructure, Index is leading the sell-side decisioning movement—the next evolution in programmatic advertising. This approach brings enhanced intelligence and optimization to the supply side, empowering media owners to curate and activate inventory earlier. Amid privacy changes and data challenges, sell-side decisioning preserves reliable signals and unlocks new collaboration opportunities between media owners and buyers.

“Success in programmatic today depends on companies working together in flexible ways that reflect real business relationships, involving scale, collaboration, and customization,” said Mike McNeeley, SVP of Product at Index Exchange. “Our Index Marketplaces platform streamlines how partners connect, partner, customize, transact, and report—removing technical barriers and unlocking faster innovation. This Frost & Sullivan recognition affirms our commitment to building transparent and adaptable technology that empowers media owners and helps buyers reach audiences in trusted environments.”

Frost & Sullivan commends Index Exchange for setting a high standard in competitive strategy, execution, and market responsiveness. The company’s vision, robust innovation pipeline, and customer-first culture are shaping the future of supply-side platforms and driving tangible results at scale. 

Each year, Frost & Sullivan presents the New Product Innovation Recognition to a company that demonstrates outstanding strategy development and implementation, resulting in measurable improvements in market share, customer satisfaction, and competitive positioning. The recognition highlights forward-thinking organizations that are reshaping their industries through innovation and growth excellence. 

Frost & Sullivan Best Practices Recognition
Frost & Sullivan’s Best Practices Recognitions honor companies across regional and global markets that exhibit exceptional achievement and consistent excellence in areas such as leadership, technological innovation, customer experience, and strategic product development. Each recognition is the result of a rigorous analytical process in which Frost & Sullivan industry experts benchmark performance through comprehensive interviews, deep-dive analysis, and extensive secondary research. The goal is to identify true best-in-class organizations that are driving transformative growth and setting new industry standards. Contact us: Start the discussion. 

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Lindsey Whitaker
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About Index Exchange
Index Exchange is a global advertising supply-side platform enabling media owners to maximize the value of their content on any screen. We’re a proud industry pioneer with over 20 years of experience connecting leading experience makers with the world’s largest brands to ensure a quality experience for consumers. To learn more, visit: www.indexexchange.com or follow us on LinkedIn

 

Stanford Advanced Materials Announces New Series of Optical and Nonlinear Crystals to Facilitate Photonics and Laser R&D

SANTA ANA, Calif., Sept. 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Stanford Advanced Materials (SAM) is pleased to announce the launch of a new series of optical and nonlinear crystals. The new series will target meeting the growing and diverse demands of photonics, laser research, and high-precision optical applications. SAM continues to demonstrate its commitment to innovation, quality, and tailored solutions for global customers.

SAM's Nonlinear Crystals
SAM’s Nonlinear Crystals

SAM introduces five exclusive additions to the catalogue range: PPLN, MGLN, BIBO, CaF₂, and PPKTP.

PPLN (Periodically Poled Lithium Niobate)

PPLN delivers high-efficiency nonlinear wavelength conversion, with a broad transparency range from 350–5200 nm and versatile quasi-phase-matching structures. Its high nonlinear coefficient and stable performance under controlled temperatures make it ideal for compact, cost-effective laser systems and precision photonics setups. Typical applications include SHG, OPO, DFG, SFG, and quantum optics experiments.

MGLN (Magnesium-Doped Lithium Niobate)

MGLN features a high optical damage threshold, low absorption loss, stable refractive index, and broad transparency, making it ideal for room-temperature phase matching. It is well suited for optical modulation, wavelength conversion, high-power lasers, telecommunications, and nonlinear optical devices.

BIBO (Bismuth Borate)

BIBO offers a large effective nonlinear coefficient (3.5–4× LBO, 1.5–2× BBO, ~8× KDP) and high damage threshold, supporting efficient frequency conversion in the visible and blue ranges. It performs well in second-harmonic generation, optical parametric oscillators, and amplifiers.

CaF (Calcium Fluoride)

CaF₂ provides broad transmission from ultraviolet to infrared wavelengths, with low dispersion and high optical clarity. It is commonly used in lenses, windows, prisms, and high-resolution imaging or spectroscopic systems.

PPKTP (Periodically Poled Potassium Titanyl Phosphate)

PPKTP is a nonlinear crystal with a periodically poled structure that provides efficient quasi-phase matching and a nonlinear coefficient three times higher than standard KTP. It is used for SHG, quantum optics experiments, and generating entangled photons across KTP’s transparency range.

With this expansion, SAM reinforces its role as a trusted supplier of advanced crystal materials. The portfolio offers both technical excellence and flexible customization, supporting diverse research and industrial requirements. These crystals provide the foundation for next-generation photonics and laser technologies.

About Stanford Advanced Materials

Founded in 1994, Stanford Advanced Materials (SAM) is a U.S.-based provider of over 7,000 advanced materials to aerospace, technology, medical, and other high-performance markets. Headquartered in Santa Ana, California, SAM utilizes technical proficiency and a worldwide supply chain to deliver reliable, scalable solutions globally.

Betting on Bold: Blue Planet Champions Circular Economy at AVPN Global Conference 2025

HONG KONG, Sept. 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — On September 11, Blue Planet Environmental Solutions, a leading force in sustainable waste management, took centre stage at the AVPN Global Conference 2025 in Hong Kong, showcasing how bold bets on circular economy innovation are reshaping Asia’s environmental future.

Bold Ideas. Scalable Impact at AVPN Global Conference 2025
Bold Ideas. Scalable Impact at AVPN Global Conference 2025

Delivering a powerful message under the Social Innovation Track, Prashant Singh, Co-Founder & CEO of Blue Planet, shared the company’s journey from an unconventional idea to a tech-powered platform integrating municipal solid waste, e-waste, plastics, hazardous waste, and biofuels—a first in the industry.

“When we started, no one imagined waste could be reimagined as a single integrated platform. Everyone worked in silos. We bet on circularity, traceability, and zero waste to landfill before it was mainstream. Today, that bet is reality,” Singh said.

He spotlighted Blue Planet’s landfill mining projects, at scale in India, once deemed impossible, now reclaiming hundreds of acres of toxic dumps through technology and public-private partnerships.

“Leadership is not about avoiding risk—it’s about making risk investible, bankable, and scalable,” Singh noted.

Singh also underlined the need for patient, risk-aligned capital and progressive policies to scale circular models, while reaffirming Blue Planet’s commitment to radical transparency, last-mile traceability, and on-ground empowerment as the company’s cultural backbone.

“We don’t sell disruption. We build trust with data, transparency, and impact. Every ton processed, every acre reclaimed, is tracked and verified,” he added.

The AVPN Global Conference 2025, hosted with The Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust, convened over 250 speakers and 100 sessions on climate action, sustainable finance, and inclusive development.

Blue Planet’s participation reinforced its mission: transforming waste into value and pioneering scalable circular economy solutions across Asia.

About Blue Planet

Founded in 2017, Blue Planet is a Singapore headquartered company pioneering regional sustainability through technology-driven and IP-based end-to-end solutions for waste management and upcycling. The company has successfully created an innovative technology driven end-to-end waste management platform. The mission is to apply these technologies across various stages of the waste life cycle. Blue Planet is committed to provide circular economy solutions and achieve its vision of zero waste to landfill.

To learn more about Blue Planet, visit: www.blueplanet.asia

About AVPN

AVPN is the largest network of social investors in Asia, comprising over 600 funders and resource providers across 33 markets. Our mission is to increase the flow and effectiveness of financial, human, and intellectual capital in Asia by enabling members to channel resources towards impact. As an ecosystem builder, AVPN enables its members to connect, learn, act, and lead social impact efforts across key pillars while improving the effectiveness of deployed capital, bringing local field needs, regional expertise, and policy insights to the forefront.

For more information about AVPN and our work, please visit: avpn.asia/