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Tencent Cloud Big Data-WeData: An Integrated Data + AI Intelligent Platform

Introduction: An Integrated Solution to Address Challenges in Digital Transformation

SHENZHEN, China, April 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — In the era where LLM driven intelligence prevails, enterprise data platforms face emerging challenges from LLM application and AI development. To name a few, efficiency loss owing to segmented AI/Data development process, data governance for heterogeneous data, traditional architecture that struggles to meet the needs for real-time data and rapid AI integration. Tencent Cloud WeData addresses these complexities through flexible architecture and product innovation, presenting an integrated data intelligence platform for enterprises to navigate these challenges and prosper in the age of AI.

4 Unique Aspects of the Integrated Data+AI Solution

 1. Unified Lakehouse, Stream-Batch Integrated Engine Engines to Enhance Storage and Compute Efficiency
  • Unified Storage Layer: A unified Lakehouse storage system with a centralized catalog service that supports structured/unstructured data and model assets, enablingcross-engine queries .
  • Unified Compute Layer: A serverless resource pool to integrate frameworks like Spark, Flink, and PyTorch, improving CPU/GPU resource utilization by 30%.
  • Integrated Streaming-Batch-Lakehouse Engine: The Setats engine dynamically switches between streaming, batch, and incremental compute modes, merging real-time states with lake storage to reduce storage costs by 50%.
 2. Holistic Data Catalog to Facilitate Collaboration and Data Circulation
  • Unified Catalog: A centralized catalog to manage structured/unstructured data, enabling seamless access across compute engines (Spark, Flink) and AI frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch).
  • Global Asset View: Integration of metadata for tables, volumes, models, and applications, supporting semantic search across all assets.
  • Federated Permissions: One single authorization to grant data access across engines like Spark and Ti-One, reducing policy propagation time from hours to minutes.
  • Intelligent Semantic Enhancement: Leverages LLMs to auto-generate data description, perform intelligent asset classification and maintenance, and improve documentation completeness by 80%.
 3. Integrated Development and Governance: From Manual Maintenance to Autonomous Governance

Built on the OneOps philosophy, our solution combines DataOps and AIOps to deliver three key capabilities:

  • Full-Lifecycle Standardization: Automates enterprise CI/CD pipelines for end-to-end management of data and models.
  • End-to-End Observability: Automatically captures lineage from raw inputs to AI model outputs, enabling rapid root-cause analysis, change impact assessment, real-time monitoring, and audit logging.
  • Governance-by-Design: Embeds standardized development practices, AI-oriented data modeling, and enterprise semantic layers to systematically accumulate digital assets.
 4. Unified Data and AI Security: From Compliance to AI Safety

Ensures security across the entire lifecycle—data preparation, model training, and LLM applications:

  • Data Security: Global access control, intelligent data classification/categorization, sensitive data masking/encryption, and audit trails.
  • Model Security: Detects and defends against adversarial sample attacks during training; embeds watermarks to prevent model theft; blocks discriminatory/harmful AI-generated content during inference via rule engines.
  • Application Security: API protection (e.g., unauthorized access prevention) and content moderation (e.g., forgery detection, sensitive content filtering).

#Tencent Cloud Big Data #WeData

MyRepublic Launches Singapore’s First Insurance Tailored for Geeks and Collectors


SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 28 April 2025 – MyRepublic, an award-winning fibre broadband service provider in Singapore, has launched Geek Insurance, a first-of-its-kind insurance product designed specifically for hobbyists, gamers, and collectors. This initiative, developed in collaboration with HL Assurance, addresses the growing demand for specialised protection of high-value collectibles and gaming equipment.

MyRepublic Geek Insurance
MyRepublic Geek Insurance

As interest in trading card games, figurines, and collectible merchandise continues to rise in Singapore, many enthusiasts are investing significantly in their collections. However, traditional home insurance policies often provide limited or no coverage for such items.

Geek Insurance offers a dedicated solution, focusing on coverage for collectibles, personal electronic devices, and other household contents in the home against loss, theft, and accidental damage.

Items eligible for coverage under Geek Insurance include:

  • Trading Card Games (TCGs)
  • Figurines and Toys
  • Game Collections
  • Comic Books
  • Limited-Edition Merchandise
  • Memorabilia

“At MyRepublic, we’ve long embraced geek and gamer culture as part of our brand identity. Geek Insurance is a natural extension of that commitment, offering collectors peace of mind through targeted protection,” said Lawrence Chan, Managing Director and Chief AI Officer, MyRepublic Broadband. “We recognise the value — both financial and sentimental — that collectors place on their items and aim to provide insurance that meets those unique needs. Our own team is passionate about trading card games and collectibles too, so this is something that’s close to our hearts.”

“We are proud to partner with MyRepublic to underwrite Geek Insurance and bring this innovative product to life,” said Kelvin Lim, CEO, HL Assurance. “We understand the deep passion collectors have for their hobbies, and we’ve designed this product to offer the protection and peace of mind they deserve. This collaboration allows us to address a previously underserved segment in a meaningful and innovative way.”

Geek Insurance reflects MyRepublic’s continued dedication to developing innovative solutions for niche communities. The plans, starting from $4.90 per month with up to $15,000 coverage, feature a simplified claims process, competitive premiums, and tailored benefits, empowering customers to enjoy their hobbies without the burden of potential loss or damage. The launch of Geek Insurance marks another milestone in MyRepublic’s ongoing pursuit to deliver differentiated value and service innovation.
In addition to Geek Insurance, MyRepublic is preparing to introduce a comprehensive home insurance plan aimed at individuals seeking broader coverage for their residences and personal property.

For more information on Geek Insurance and how to apply, please visit https://myrepublic.net/sg/geek-insurance/ or contact the media representative below.

Hashtag: #GeekInsurance #GeekInsurance #GeeksUseUs #GeekCulture #CardCollectors





The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.

MyRepublic Broadband Pte Ltd

MyRepublic is an award-winning telecom operator whose values lie in the future of connectivity, the next opportunity to disrupt, and innovations that will make a real difference. The provider’s priority is to redefine broadband and mobile connectivity in the markets it operates and empower customers to understand what a true modern connectivity experience can be.

Digital Edge Releases 2025 ESG Report, Reinforcing Commitment to Building a Sustainable Digital Ecosystem

EcoVadis Platinum Rating, 100% Renewable Milestone, and Green Financing Highlight a Transformative Year in Digital Infrastructure

SINGAPORE, April 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Digital Edge (Singapore) Holdings Pte. Ltd. (“Digital Edge”), a leading developer and operator of sustainable, next-generation hyperscale edge data centers across Asia, and a portfolio company of Stonepeak, a leading alternative investment firm specializing in infrastructure and real assets, today announced the publication of its 2025 Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Report. The 2025 report showcases Digital Edge’s performance across its three ESG pillars: Respect for Resources, Respect for People & Communities, and Respect for Transparency and outlines how the company is integrating environmental stewardship and social responsibility into the development of high-performance digital infrastructure.

Key Highlights from the 2025 ESG Report include:

  • EcoVadis Platinum Rating – Awarded to Digital Edge in its first-ever submission, placing the company in the top 1% of data center organizations globally for sustainability performance.
  • 100% renewable energy achieved at EDGE1 and EDGE2 in Jakarta, Indonesia.
  • Published and achieved SQS2 sustainability score(very good) by Moody’s Ratings on their first Green Finance Framework.
  • Industry-leading PUE of 1.25 or lower achieved at two new data centers: EDGE2 (Jakarta) and SEL2 (Incheon).
  • LEED Silver Certification secured for SEL2 and on track for multiple new sites including EDGE2 (Jakarta), BOM1 (India), and TYO7 (Japan).
  • 20% of electricity sourced from renewables across the operational portfolio in 2024, with a target of 50% by 2025 and 100% by 2030.

“We are incredibly proud of the progress we’ve made over the past year in aligning our growth with our sustainability goals,” said John Freeman, Chief Executive Officer at Digital Edge. “As demand for AI, cloud, and digital services continues to accelerate, our ability to deliver low-carbon, high-efficiency infrastructure across the region is more important than ever. This ESG report reflects how we’re turning ambition into action—ensuring our platform is built for performance, resilience, and long-term positive impact.”

The report also outlines the expansion of Digital Edge’s latest greenfield data center developments, including its 300MW hyperscale campus in Navi Mumbai and the ongoing buildout of a 100MW campus in Incheon, South Korea. These projects are being developed in line with the company’s Green Finance Framework, which was rated “Very Good” (SQS2) by Moody’s Ratings in 2024.

Digital Edge continues to expand its sustainability leadership through operational innovation, responsible supply chain practices, and enhanced community engagement programs. In 2024, employees across Korea, Indonesia, the Philippines, and Singapore contributed over 250 volunteer hours toward corporate social responsibility initiatives.

Other highlights include:

  • Zero serious safety incidents and a total recordable incident rate (TRIR) of just 0.10 across all operations and construction activities.
  • 100% of operational data centers certified with ISO 27001, ISO 45001, ISO 14001, SOC 2 Type 2, and PCI DSS.
  • 83% of employees surveyed would recommend Digital Edge as a great place to work, reflecting strong engagement and culture.

“Our ESG journey is guided by action, accountability, and an unwavering belief in the role infrastructure plays in building a better future,” said Naz Ghouse, Director of ESG at Digital Edge. “Sustainability is no longer optional—it’s foundational to how we grow. Our ESG framework empowers us to deliver operational excellence while ensuring we are a positive force for people, the planet, and the broader digital economy.”

The full 2025 ESG Report is available for download at:
Digital Edge 2025 ESG Report

About Digital Edge

Headquartered in Singapore, Digital Edge is a trusted and forward-looking data center platform company, established to transform digital infrastructure in Asia. Through building and operating state-of-the-art, energy-efficient data centers rich with connectivity options, Digital Edge aims to bring new colocation and interconnect options to the Asian market, making infrastructure deployment in the region easy, efficient and economical.

Backed by leading alternative investment firm Stonepeak, Digital Edge has established itself as a market-leading pan-Asia data center platform. The company provides data center and fiber services across Asia, with a presence in Japan, Korea, India, Malaysia, Indonesia and the Philippines. You can visit the company’s website at www.digitaledgedc.com.

Fair Home: Valued Effort: Pairwork App Launches in the US to Quantify Housework

TOKYO, April 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — (HQ: Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo; President & CEO: Toshikazu Saito; hereinafter “mediba”), a group company of KDDI Corporation (Japanese major telecommunication company), will begin offering its “Pairwork” app to the U.S. market on April 24, 2025, marking the start of its full-scale global expansion.

Pairwork app helps couples visualize and share housework chores
Pairwork app helps couples visualize and share housework chores

Pairwork has been helping working couples divide housework chores by visualizing who did what chores, when, and how much effort was involved. With its entry into the U.S. market, the company is now moving forward with full-scale global expansion, aiming to support diverse work styles and help couples balance their work and family lives.

Background of U.S. Expansion

In the U.S., approximately 60% of families with children are dual-income, and this figure is said to be over 50%, especially for families with children under 6. As the number of dual-income housework increases, the need to clarify and efficiently share housework responsibilities grows year by year. We believe Pairwork will meet the needs of U.S. dual-income housework by providing an environment where couples can easily cooperate and visualize housework tasks and chore-sharing status on smartphones and tablets.

In particular, we expect the “hourly wage simulation function” in Pairwork to be a unique selling point in the U.S. market and offer a new standard for evaluating housework.  By comparing hourly wage equivalents of housework internationally using our data, we strive to cultivate a global understanding of the importance of shared housework, fostering a worldwide awareness of the value inherent in domestic labor.

Key Features of Pairwork app

1. Visualize and share housework chores

Various housework chores can be easily shared through the app. Clarifying chore details and increasing transparency enables a more detailed division of responsibilities, fostering a cooperative relationship between partners.

2. Easy registration of chores by simply selecting from a list of chores

You can easily register chores by simply selecting the appropriate item from the list in the app. The simple yet comprehensive list helps users record chores they might not normally notice. In addition, since new chores can be added and the list can be freely edited, each housework can create its own unique list of chores.

3. Visualization of effort status and time

The app provides a clear visual display of who did which chores and for how long. This makes it easy to see which chores are completed and identify any uneven distribution of responsibilities.

4. Visualization of contribution by setting hourly wage for labor value

The monetary value of housework, agreed upon by the couple, can be set as an hourly rate, allowing the app to display each partner’s share of housework. This clearly shows the time and effort each partner invests in housework, fostering mutual appreciation and active cooperation.

App Name

Pairwork

usage fee

Free (*Premium membership: US$4.99 /month)

Download

App Store: https://apps.apple.com/app/id6464381260 

Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=jp.mediba.pairwork 

Supported
models

iOS 11.0 or higher (smartphones) Android 7.0 or higher (smartphones)

Using the U.S. launch of Pairwork as a foothold, mediba will support working couples around the world to balance work and family and create a prosperous future together.

  • About “Pairwork”

Pairwork is a housework sharing app for working couples. It supports the sharing of chores by sharing chores and visualizing the person, time, and effort involved.

App Store: https://apps.apple.com/app/id6464381260 

Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=jp.mediba.pairwork 

mediba operates Japanese carrier-related services such as “Ponta Pass”,”au5G Channel”, and “au Wellness”, and also develops various media-related businesses using mediba’s capabilities such as UX/UI consulting, BPO, and off-shore development.  By providing services that support the environment in which users can access necessary information at any time via the Internet, we are working to realize mediba’s mission “HAPPY” for people.

All company names and product or service names are registered trademarks of their respective companies.

Inquiries regarding this matter
mediba Inc.
Public Relations E-mail: koho@mediba.jp

YolTech Announces First Clinical Data from Ongoing Investigator-Initiated Trial of YOLT-101, An In-Vivo Base Editing Therapy for Familial Hypercholesterolemia

SHANGHAI, April 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — YolTech Therapeutics Co.,Ltd, a clinical-stage in vivo gene editing company committed to pioneering the next generation of precision genetic medicines, announced promising interim clinical data from an investigator-initiated trial (IIT) of YOLT-101 (NCT06458010), and the data has been published on medRxiv. YOLT-101 is an investigational in vivo base editing therapy for the treatment of heterozygous familial hypercholesterolemia (HeFH). Clinical data demonstrate that YOLT-101 can safely and effectively reduce low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) levels in HeFH patients with a single administration. As a next-generation gene-editing therapy, YOLT-101 represents a breakthrough in lipid-lowering treatment – moving beyond daily pills and regular injections, and opening a new era of “one-time treatment for lifelong LDL-C reduction.”

YOLT-101 is a next-generation in vivo base-editing therapeutic independently developed by YolTech. It features the novel, proprietary adenine base editor, YolBE—specifically hpABE5—which consists of nCas9 and a newly discovered deaminase derived from Hafnia paralvei. For delivery, it utilizes a new lipid nanoparticle (LNP) formulation. Unlike traditional CRISPR/Cas9 systems that rely on inducing DNA double-strand breaks (DSBs), hpABE5 enables precise single-base editing without generating DSBs, thereby significantly reducing the risks of chromosomal abnormalities and off-target effects. Extensive preclinical studies have demonstrated its excellent genome editing safety profile.

The in vivo base-editing therapy is delivered via intravenous infusion and selectively internalized by hepatocytes, where it induces a precise nucleotide conversion within the PCSK9 gene. This targeted edit disrupts PCSK9 protein expression, leading to enhanced uptake of LDL-C by LDL receptor on hepatocyte surfaces and finally resulting in a marked reduction in plasma LDL-C levels.

Study Design of the IIT

This is an open-label clinical trial conducted in patients with HeFH. The primary objective is to evaluate the safety and tolerability of YOLT-101, while also aiming to explore preliminary efficacy and pharmacodynamics. As of March 15, 2025, a total of 6 subjects have been enrolled: 1 in the 0.2 mg/kg cohort, 2 in the 0.4 mg/kg cohort, and 3 in the 0.6 mg/kg cohort. All subjects have completed at least 24 weeks of safety follow-up, with the longest reaching 36 weeks.

Safety and Tolerability

YOLT-101 has shown good safety and tolerability. As of March 15, 2025, no serious adverse events (SAEs), dose-limiting toxicity (DLT) events, or Grade ≥3 adverse events (according to CTCAE v5.0) were observed in any dose group. All enrolled subjects are under follow-up as scheduled.

The most common treatment-related adverse event was transient infusion-related reactions (5/6, 83.3%), with a manifestation of fever that resolved within 24 hours. Mild elevations in liver enzymes (3/6, 50.0%) were reported, which emerged on Day 4-7 following administration and rapidly alleviated usually after 7 days. All these patients did not show any relevant symptoms, and their plasma bilirubin levels (important indices for liver function) remained within normal limits throughout. No clinically significant changes were observed in other laboratory parameters.

Efficacy and Pharmacodynamics

LDL-C levels demonstrated a dose-dependent reduction following administration. Baseline LDL-C was 4.9 ± 0.6 mmol/L. In the 0.4 mg/kg and 0.6 mg/kg cohorts, sustained reductions in LDL-C were observed as early as Week 1 post-administration, reaching a maximal effect by Week 4. In the 0.6 mg/kg group, mean LDL-C level decreased by around 50% through the last follow-up with acquired data compared to baseline. The subject with the greatest response showed an LDL-C level of approximately 1 mmol/L (maximal percent change from baseline over 74%), and the efficacy has sustained for over 6 months following single-dose infusion. Pharmacodynamic data showed consistent trends, with plasma PCSK9 protein levels decreasing by over 70% from baseline starting at Week 4 in the 0.6 mg/kg group (maximal individual reduction reached 87%).

Notably, all enrolled subjects in this study were HeFH patients. PCSK9-targeting therapies typically show reduced efficacy in this population compared to with general hypercholesterolemic population. This suggests that YOLT-101 may demonstrate even greater lipid-lowering potential in the general hypercholesterolemic population.

In summary, YOLT-101 exhibits favorable safety and tolerability in HeFH patients, with adverse events being mild and transient. Both pharmacodynamic (PCSK9) and efficacy (LDL-C) outcomes in the 0.4 mg/kg and 0.6 mg/kg groups showed durable, dose-dependent reductions. These results support the potential of YOLT-101 to achieve “single-dose, lifelong lipid lowering.”

“We are dedicated to revolutionizing traditional approaches to cardiovascular disease through next-generation base editing technology and groundbreaking single-dose treatment,” said Dr. Yuxuan Wu, co-founder and CEO of YolTech Therapeutics. ” Patients with heterozygous familial hypercholesterolemia (HeFH) suffer from a lifelong, genetically driven impairment in LDL-C metabolism, resulting in markedly elevated low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) levels from birth. This population is at exceptionally high risk for premature atherosclerotic cardiovascular diseases. Current lipid-lowering therapies rely heavily on long-term, continuous administration. However, once treatment is discontinued, LDL-C levels rebound. These regimens are frequently hindered by poor patient adherence and drug intolerance—highlighting a critical unmet need for more durable, patient-friendly therapeutic solutions. Current clinical data of YOLT-101 demonstrates a single YOLT-101 administration can lead to significant and durable reductions in LDL-C levels. By precisely editing key genes regulating LDL-C levels in the liver, YOLT-101 has the potential to be a transformative ‘one-time treatment, lifelong cure’ therapy. We look forward to further confirming its safety and efficacy in larger-scale clinical studies and conferring benefits to patients worldwide.”

About Familial Hypercholesterolemia (FH)

Familial hypercholesterolemia (FH) is caused by mutations in LDL metabolism-related genes (LDLR, APOB, PCSK9). As a result, patients with FH have markedly elevated low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) levels and premature atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD). The global prevalence of FH is 1:200-1:250, affecting a total of ~34 million people worldwide.

Current FH management strategies include lifestyle modifications, lipid-lowering medications, lipoprotein apheresis, and liver transplantation. The standard of treatment involves pharmacotherapy, with most patients receiving a triple regimen of statins, ezetimibe, and PCSK9 inhibitors. However, current therapies have significant limitations including suboptimal efficacy, intolerable side effects, and poor long-term adherence. These challenges underscore the urgent need for novel, durable therapies to address the lifelong treatment burden of FH.

About YolTech

YolTech Therapeutics is a clinical-stage in vivo gene editing company committed to pioneering the next generation of precision genetic medicines. Our approach combines innovative gene editing technologies with an advanced lipid nanoparticle (LNP) delivery system, creating a versatile platform designed to address a wide range of serious diseases. Central to our mission is the development of internal capabilities, including end-to-end manufacturing, to ensure the highest standards of quality and scalability. Our lead candidate, targeting ATTR, marks a significant milestone as China’s first LNP-mediated in vivo gene editing therapy to enter clinical development. With promising early clinical outcomes, YolTech is also advancing therapies for familial hypercholesterolemia (FH) and primary hyperoxaluria type 1 (PH1). As a company dedicated to transforming the treatment landscape, YolTech continues to push the boundaries of what is possible in gene editing.

For more information, please visit: www.yoltx.com

Lost to History: Myanmar Heritage Falls Victim to Quake

This photo taken on April 12, 2025 shows people driving past the debris of a damaged Buddha statue in Inwa on the outskirts of Mandalay, following the devastating March 28 earthquake. (Photo by Sai Aung MAIN / AFP)

When a massive earthquake hit Myanmar last month, centuries of sacred history tumbled down — towering Buddha idols, sky-scraping stupas and the pure-white pagoda where 83-year-old Khin Sein has prayed for most of her life.

Introducing Reversec: Shaping the future of offensive cybersecurity

New company unites decades of experience to deliver consulting services grounded in pioneering research

STOCKHOLM, April 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Reversec launches today as a new name in cybersecurity consulting, dedicated to helping businesses overcome their most complex security challenges. Formerly known as the Consulting unit of WithSecure, Reversec focuses on turning pioneering research into practical solutions that help organizations stay ahead of threats.

With an emphasis on offensive, proactive, strategies, Reversec ensures businesses are prepared to tackle evolving security risks. By combining deep industry experience with a commitment to continuous research, Reversec delivers straightforward and effective services that not only protect but also strengthen its clients’ operations.

Launching Reversec as a new company allows us to focus on being a nimble, research-led cybersecurity consultancy with an aim to redefine offensive security” said Scott Reininga, Executive Vice President of Reversec. “We adopt a hacker mindset, simulating the tactics and strategies used by cybercriminals so we can turn complex security challenges into clear solutions and make cybersecurity a strategic advantage for our clients.”

Reversec unites expertise from leading names in the cybersecurity world, including MWR Infosecurity, F-Secure, WithSecure, nSense, and Inverse Path. With over three decades of combined experience, the team brings unmatched knowledge to help organizations build stronger defenses and reduce risks. Reversec is also committed to openly sharing its expertise with clients and the wider community, encouraging informed decisions about security.

For more details about Reversec, visit www.reversec.com.

About Reversec

At Reversec, we help organizations tackle their most complex cybersecurity challenges. Our offensive-driven consulting services ensure our clients stay ahead of emerging threats.
 
Continuous research is at the core of what we do. We believe true protection comes from investing in pioneering security research and translating those insights into practical, real-world solutions for our customers.
 
We openly share our research and expertise with you, and the wider community, to help make informed decisions about security. Our research findings provide the rationale behind our recommendations, ensuring you understand and trust our approach.
 
Our vision is to be the leading global provider of offensive-driven consulting services. With some of the industry’s brightest minds, we’ve helped organizations worldwide strengthen their defenses and mitigate cyber risks.

Media Contact

Kelly Friend
kelly.friend@reversec.com
+44 (0)7880 488357

James E. Malackowski Recognized with the Highest Honor in Intellectual Property Licensing

The Licensing Executives Society International presents a Gold Medal to Ocean Tomo Co-founder James E. Malackowski.

SINGAPORE and JERICHO, N.Y., April 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — J.S. Held announces that the Licensing Executives Society International (LES) has recognized intellectual property expert James E. Malackowski with its highest honor in the business of intellectual property – the LES Gold Medal. Mr. Malackowski was presented with the LES Gold Medal for his exceptional contribution to LESI and the licensing profession during the 2025 LES International Annual Conference in Singapore. He is only the 31st recipient of the LES Gold Medal, first awarded in 1971. 

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Notably, Mr. Malackowski joins only six others who have received the LES Gold Medal and inclusion in the IP Hall of Fame, a combination generally regarded as the ultimate recognition in the IP services industry. Mr. Malackowski was inducted as the 87th member of the IP Hall of Fame in 2022. 

Others who have been similarly recognized with both such awards are Dudley B. Smith who was instrumental in forming the Licensing Executives Society; Heinz Goddar who is widely regarded as a global IP luminary dedicating his career to advancing the understanding of IP across academia, research, governmental, and commercial enterprises; Thierry Sueur who helped shape IP policy in his role at the International Chamber of Commerce as well as his work as chairman of the IP Committee of the French business federation MEDEF and vice chairman of the board of the French Patent Office; Francis Gurry as the former Director General of the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO); Randall R. Rader as former Chief Judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit; and, Hon. Pauline Newman who was appointed to the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit in 1984. 

Mr. Malackowski’s latest award follows annual recognition since 2007 by leading industry publications. He has been included as one of the ‘World’s Leading IP Strategists’; listed among “50 Under 45” by IP Law & Business™; included in the National Law Journal’s inaugural list of 50 Intellectual Property Trailblazers & Pioneers; named as one of “The Most Influential People in IP” by Managing Intellectual Property™; selected as 1 of 50 individuals, companies, and institutions that framed the first 50 issues of IAM Magazine; and noted as 1 of 60 leading global Economics Expert Witnesses by the same publication. In 2011, Mr. Malackowski was selected by the World Economic Forum as one of less than twenty members of the Network of Global Agenda Councils to focus on questions of IP policy. In 2013, he was inducted into the Chicago Area Entrepreneurship Hall of Fame by the Institute for Entrepreneurial Studies at the University of Illinois at Chicago College of Business Administration.

Mr. Malackowski is widely known for his work to develop a more efficient and transparent market for IP rights, including oversight for the Ocean Tomo 300® Patent Index, the first large-scale public auction for patents, the framework for the Intellectual Property Exchange International, and the current online market for patent sales—OceanTomoBidAsk.com. Mr. Malackowski has led the publication of the Ocean Tomo Intangible Asset Market Value® study for more than twenty years documenting the transition of global markets from tangible assets to intangible assets driven. Malackowski’s firm continues to update this study, which has been downloaded and cited by third parties on more than 150,000 occasions.

Mr. Malackowski has focused his not-for-profit efforts with organizations leveraging science and innovation to benefit children and students, including those in less developed countries. He served for more than twenty years as a Trustee or Director of the National Inventors Hall of Fame, Inc., an organization providing summer enrichment programs for more than 100,000 students annually. For more than ten years, Mr. Malackowski served as a Director of Chicago’s Stanley Manne Children’s Research Institute, advancing the organization’s agenda to measure and report the impact of its pediatric research.

Mr. Malackowski is a frequent speaker on emerging technology markets and related financial measures. He has addressed mass media audiences, including Bloomberg Morning Call, Bloomberg Evening Market Pulse, Bloomberg Final Word, CNBC Closing Bell, CNBC On the Money, CNBC Street Signs, CNBC World Wide Exchange, CBS News Radio, and Fox Business National Television, as well as other recognized news-based internet video channels.

As an inventor, Mr. Malackowski has twenty issued U.S. patents. He is a frequent instructor for graduate studies on IP management and markets and a Summa Cum Laude graduate of the University of Notre Dame, majoring in accountancy and philosophy. He is a Certified Licensing Professional and a Registered Certified Public Accountant in the State of Illinois.

About Ocean Tomo

Ocean Tomo provides Expert Opinion, Management Consulting, Advisory, and Specialty Technical Services focused on matters involving intellectual property (IP) and other intangible assets. Practice offerings address economic damage calculations and testimony; business licensing strategy and contract interpretation; patent-focused business intelligence; portfolio development strategy; litigation support; trade secret reasonable measures; asset and business valuation; strategy and risk management consulting; merger and acquisition advisory; debt and equity private placement; and IP brokerage.

About J.S. Held

J.S. Held is a global consulting firm that combines technical, scientific, financial, and strategic expertise to advise clients seeking to realize value and mitigate risk. Our professionals serve as trusted advisors to organizations facing high stakes matters demanding urgent attention, staunch integrity, proven experience, clear-cut analysis, and an understanding of both tangible and intangible assets. The firm provides a comprehensive suite of services, products, and data that enable clients to navigate complex, contentious, and often catastrophic situations.

More than 1,500 professionals serve organizations across six continents, including 84% of the Global 200 Law Firms, 75% of the Forbes Top 20 Insurance Companies (90% of the NAIC top 50 Property & Casualty Insurers), and 71% of the Fortune 100 Companies.

Verdantix, in their Green Quadrant: Enterprise Risk Management Consulting Services (2025) report, benchmarks 15 of the most prominent enterprise risk management (ERM) advisors, identifying global consulting firm J.S. Held among the leading companies based on capabilities and momentum.

J.S. Held, its affiliates and subsidiaries are not certified public accounting firm(s) and do not provide audit, attest, or any other public accounting services. J.S. Held, its affiliates and subsidiaries are not law firms and do not provide legal advice. Securities offered through PM Securities, LLC, d/b/a Phoenix IB, a part of J.S. Held, member FINRA/ SIPC, or Ocean Tomo Investment Group, LLC, a part of J.S. Held, member FINRA/ SIPC. All rights reserved.

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