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Baidu Announces Proposed Offering of CNY-denominated Senior Notes

BEIJING, March 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Baidu, Inc. (NASDAQ: BIDU and HKEX: 9888 (HKD Counter) and 89888 (RMB Counter)), (“Baidu” or the “Company”), a leading AI company with strong Internet foundation, today announced that it proposes to offer CNY-denominated senior unsecured notes (the “Notes”) in offshore transactions outside the United States to non-U.S. persons in reliance on Regulation S under the United States Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), subject to market conditions and other factors (the “Notes Offering”). The principal amount, interest rates, maturity dates and other terms of the Notes will be determined at the time of pricing of the Notes Offering.

The Company intends to use the net proceeds from the Notes Offering for general corporate purposes, including repayment of certain existing indebtedness, payment of interest and general corporate purposes.

The Notes have not been and will not be registered under the Securities Act or any state securities laws. They may not be offered or sold in the United States or to, or for the account or benefits of, U.S. persons (as defined in Regulation S under the Securities Act) except pursuant to an exemption from, or in a transaction not subject to, the registration requirements of the Securities Act.

This announcement shall not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to purchase any securities, in the United States or elsewhere, and shall not constitute an offer, solicitation or sale of the securities in any state or jurisdiction in which such an offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful. Any offering of securities will be made by means of one or more offering documents, which will contain detailed material information about the Company and its operational and financial performance.

This announcement contains information about the pending Notes Offering, and there can be no assurance that the Notes Offering will be completed.

About Baidu

Founded in 2000, Baidu’s mission is to make the complicated world simpler through technology. Baidu is a leading AI company with strong Internet foundation, trading on Nasdaq under “BIDU” and HKEX under “9888”. One Baidu ADS represents eight Class A ordinary shares.

Safe Harbor Statement

This announcement contains forward-looking statements. These statements are made under the “safe harbor” provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements can be identified by terminology such as “will,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “future,” “intends,” “plans,” “believes,” “estimates,” “confident” and similar statements. Baidu may also make written or oral forward-looking statements in its periodic reports to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, in announcements made on the website of The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (the “Hong Kong Stock Exchange”), in its annual report to shareholders, in press releases and other written materials and in oral statements made by its officers, directors or employees to third parties. Statements that are not historical facts, including but not limited to statements about Baidu’s beliefs and expectations, are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties. A number of factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statement, including but not limited to the following: Baidu’s growth strategies; its future business development, including development of new products and services; its ability to attract and retain users and customers; competition in the Chinese Internet search and newsfeed market; competition for online marketing customers; changes in the Company’s revenues and certain cost or expense items as a percentage of its revenues; the outcome of ongoing, or any future, litigation or arbitration, including those relating to intellectual property rights; the expected growth of the Chinese-language Internet search and newsfeed market and the number of Internet and broadband users in China; Chinese governmental policies relating to the Internet and Internet search providers, and general economic conditions in China and elsewhere. Further information regarding these and other risks is included in the Company’s annual report on Form 20-F and other documents filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, and announcements on the website of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. Baidu does not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statement, except as required under applicable law. All information provided in this press release and in the attachments is as of the date of the press release, and Baidu undertakes no duty to update such information, except as required under applicable law.

ReTo Eco-Solutions, Inc. Announces Share Combination

BEIJING, March 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — ReTo Eco-Solutions, Inc. (Nasdaq: RETO) (“ReTo” or the “Company“), a manufacturer of equipment for production of eco-friendly materials in China, today announced that on February 11, 2025, its board of directors approved a combination of its Class A shares on a ten-to-one basis (the “Share Combination“). The Company’s Class A shares will begin trading on a post combination basis on March 7, 2025.

As a result of the Share Combination, each ten (10) pre-combination Class A shares of the Company will be automatically combined into one (1) Class A share without any action on the part of the holders, with par value of the Class A shares of the Company being changed from $0.1 per share to $1.0 per share, and the Company’s issued and outstanding Class A shares will be reduced from 19,352,636 to approximately 1,935,264. The Company’s Class A shares will continue to trade on the Nasdaq Capital Market (“Nasdaq“) under the symbol “RETO” under a new CUSIP number – G75271307. The Share Combination is intended to increase the market price per share of the Company’s Class A shares to allow the Company to maintain its Nasdaq listing.

No fractional shares will be issued as a result of the Share Combination. Shareholders who otherwise would be entitled to a fractional share because they hold a number of Class A shares not evenly divisible by ten will automatically be entitled to receive an additional share of the Company’s Class A shares.

The Share Combination will not be submitted to a vote of the Company’s shareholders as a vote is not required under the laws of the British Virgin Islands.

The Company’s transfer agent, VStock Transfer, LLC, will act as the exchange agent. Adjustments made to Class A shares represented by physical stock certificates can be made upon surrender of the certificate to the transfer agent. Please contact VStock Transfer, LLC for further information at (212) 828-8436.

About ReTo Eco-Solutions, Inc.

Founded in 1999, ReTo Eco-Solutions, Inc., through its operating subsidiaries in China, is engaged in the research and development, manufacture and sales of ecological environment protection equipment and intelligent equipment. The Company provides consultation, design, implementation and installation of its equipment and related parts, as well as engineering support and technical advice and services. For more information, please visit: http://en.retoeco.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements include statements concerning plans, objectives, goals, strategies, future events or performance, and underlying assumptions and other statements that are other than statements of historical facts. The Company’s actual results may differ materially and adversely from those expressed in any forward-looking statements as a result of various factors and uncertainties. For example, there can be no assurance that the Company will be able to regain compliance and maintain its listing on Nasdaq. The reports filed by the Company with the Securities and Exchange Commission discuss these and other import factors and risks that may affect the Company’s business, results of operations and financial conditions. For these reasons, among others, investors are cautioned not to place undue reliance upon any forward-looking statements in this press release. The Company undertakes no obligation to publicly revise these forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances that arise after the date hereof.

For more information, please contact:

ReTo Eco-Solutions, Inc.
Tel: +86-010-64827328
Email: ir@retoeco.com or 310@reit.cc 

STAK Inc. Announces Partial Exercise of Underwriters’ Over-Allotment Option

CHANGZHOU, China, March 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — STAK Inc. (the “Company”) (Nasdaq: STAK), a fast-growing company specializing in the research, development, manufacturing, and sale of oilfield-specialized production and maintenance equipment, today announced that the underwriters of its initial public offering (the “Offering”) have partially exercised their option to purchase an additional 160,349 ordinary shares at a public offering price of US$4.00 per ordinary share to cover over-allotments. Gross proceeds of the Company’s initial public offering, including the partial exercise of the over-allotment, totaled US$5.64 million, before deducting underwriting discounts and other related expenses. The ordinary shares began trading on the Nasdaq Capital Market on February 26, 2025 under the ticker symbol “STAK.”

The Offering was conducted on a firm commitment basis. Kingswood Capital Partners, LLC  acted as the representative of the underwriters.

A registration statement on Form F-1 relating to the Offering was filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) (File Number: 333-283258), as amended, and was declared effective by the SEC on February 25, 2025. The Offering was made only by means of a prospectus forming a part of the registration statement. Copies of the prospectus relating to the Offering may be obtained from Kingswood Capital Partners, LLC at 7280 W Palmetto Park Rd., Suite 301, Boca Raton, FL 33433, or via email at bherman@kingswoodus.com, or telephone at (561) 961-0505. In addition, copies of the prospectus relating to the Offering may be obtained via the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov.

This press release does not constitute an offer to sell, or the solicitation of an offer to buy any of the Company’s securities, nor shall such securities be offered or sold in the United States absent registration or an applicable exemption from registration, nor shall there be any offer, solicitation or sale of any of the Company’s securities in any state or jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of such state or jurisdiction.

About STAK Inc.

STAK Inc. is a fast-growing company specializing in the research, development, manufacturing, and sale of oilfield-specific production and maintenance equipment. The Company designs and manufactures oilfield-specialized production and maintenance equipment, then collaborates with qualified specialized vehicle manufacturing companies to integrate the equipment onto vehicle chassis, producing specialized oilfield vehicles for sale. Additionally, the Company sells oilfield-specialized equipment components, related products, and provides automation solutions. Its vision is to help oilfield services companies reduce costs and increase efficiency by providing the cutting-edge integrated oilfield equipment and automation solutions service. Its mission is to become a powerful provider for the niche markets of specialized oilfield vehicles and equipment in China. For more information, please visit the Company’s website at https://www.stakindustry.com/ir/.

Forward-Looking Statements

Certain statements in this announcement are forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties and are based on the Company’s current expectations and projections about future events that the Company believes may affect its financial condition, results of operations, business strategy and financial needs. Investors can find many (but not all) of these statements by the use of words such as “may,” “will,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “aim,” “estimate,” “potential,” “intend,” “plan,” “believe,” “likely to” or other similar expressions in this prospectus. The Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise publicly any forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent occurring events or circumstances, or changes in its expectations, except as may be required by law. Although the Company believes that the expectations expressed in these forward-looking statements are reasonable, it cannot assure you that such expectations will turn out to be correct, and the Company cautions investors that actual results may differ materially from the anticipated results and encourages investors to review other factors that may affect its future results in the Company’s registration statement and other filings with the SEC.

For more information, please contact:

STAK Inc.
Investor Relations Department
Email: ir@stakindustry.com

Ascent Investor Relations LLC
Tina Xiao
Phone: +1-646-932-7242
Email: investors@ascent-ir.com

TCL CSOT Showcases World-First Mobile Display Innovations at MWC 2025

BARCELONA, Spain, March 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — TCL CSOT, a global leader in display technology for over 15 years, showcased multiple world-first mobile display innovations at MWC 2025. As a part of the recently-launched TCL CSOT APEX brand, these solutions epitomize APEX’s four pillars–pleasant display experience, reliable vision health, sustainable and low carbon, and unlimited future imagination–to bring sublime visual experiences to future smart devices.

TCL CSOT’s LTPS innovations inside next-gen tablets.
TCL CSOT’s LTPS innovations inside next-gen tablets.

“We must always stay at the forefront of innovation to deliver the best possible visual experiences to consumers,” said Jun Zhao, Chief Executive Officer of TCL CSOT. “TCL CSOT’s world-class showcase at MWC 2025 is a prime example of uncompromising display technology in both image quality and sustainability, guided by our APEX brand. As the ever-evolving demand for new visual experiences drives us toward new frontiers, we are dedicated to embracing our users’ feedback and meeting their needs.”

The World’s First Camera-Under-Panel OLED Display (14″)

TCL CSOT’s 14-inch 4K PureSight Pro OLED display is the world’s first laptop screen to use the Camera-Under-Panel (CUP) technology. By eliminating cutouts or notches of the webcam, users can work and play with fewer distractions.

Featured in the Lenovo Yoga Slim 9i laptop in a stunning 98% screen-to-body ratio, the PureSight Pro display offers 4K resolution, a 120Hz refresh rate, and exceptional color accuracy across full professional color gamuts. This also marks the first time TCL CSOT has applied its FMM OLED technology in mid-sized displays.

The World’s First Lowest Driver Low-Power Screen (6.36″)

This display is optimized for outstanding visuals without rapidly draining battery life in mobile devices. TCL CSOT’s latest multiple frequency partition technology divides the display into up to three sections, each supporting different refresh rates. Combined with its innovative CMOS circuit design, the display reduces the overall IC power consumption by up to 31%.

TCL CSOT WQHD 120Hz Circular Polarizer Eye-Protection Display (6.67″)

TCL CSOT’s 6.67-inch WQHD eye protection display adopts a circularly polarized light technology that reduces glare, enhances contrast, and improves screen visibility in bright sunlight or when wearing sunglasses. It also incorporates global DC dimming technology, which significantly reduces screen flickering and minimizes eye strain.

The World’s First MP Multiple Frequency Partitioned OLED Display (6.73″)

Combining exceptional visual fidelity with eye care, TCL CSOT’s multiple frequency partition technology allows this display to support three partitions simultaneously, reducing its driver IC power consumption by up to 20%. It achieves a 96% screen-to-body ratio, enabling mobile devices with thinner bezels. Furthermore, it’s ultra-bright with an APL brightness of 3,200 nits, and features flicker-free 1,920Hz PWM dimming. This display has been integrated into the newly announced Xiaomi 15 Pro smartphone.

TCL CSOT Moth-Eye Biomimetic Eye Care Tablet Display (12.1″)

TCL CSOT’s 12.1-inch moth-eye biomimetic eye care tablet display incorporates anti-glare, anti-reflective, anti-fingerprint, and anti-microbial features to enhance both visual clarity and cleanliness. Delivering a viewing experience that closely mimics natural light, it features depolarization technology, allowing users to see screen content clearly even while wearing sunglasses. Additionally, its moth-eye-inspired nanostructure disperses light to offer a comfortable viewing experience in bright environments. And with a low blue light ratio of under 20%, it reduces eye strain during prolonged use.

The World’s First 4K 144Hz AI Tablet Display (13″)

TCL CSOT’s 13.0-inch 4K display delivers rich colors and sharp details in 4K resolution and an ultra-smooth 144Hz refresh rate. Its three-zone multiple frequency partition technology, combined with an advanced AI algorithm, dynamically adjusts the frequency-sharing strategy to optimize power consumption while ensuring smooth video performance, reducing power usage by 21% compared to traditional solutions. Plus, with a 240Hz or higher touch panel reporting rate, users can enjoy a responsive writing experience when using a stylus.

About TCL CSOT

Established in 2009, TCL China Star Optoelectronics Technology Co., Ltd. (TCL CSOT) is a leading global innovator in display technologies. Its LCD, OLED, and MLED technologies serve applications across TVs, mobile devices, tablets, laptops, monitors, automotive displays, VR/XR, and commercial displays. With multiple R&D facilities and 11 production lines in operation, TCL CSOT remains committed to delivering cutting-edge display solutions and fostering a dynamic, sustainable display solutions ecosystem. As a part of TCL’s Worldwide Olympic Partnership through to 2032, TCL CSOT will provide a range of display solutions to enhance the Olympic experience.

 

TCL CSOT mobile displays deliver exceptional visual experiences while reducing power consumption and eye strain.
TCL CSOT mobile displays deliver exceptional visual experiences while reducing power consumption and eye strain.

The World’s First Camera-Under-Panel 14-inch OLED Display.
The World’s First Camera-Under-Panel 14-inch OLED Display.

Huawei Launches New-Gen All-Flash Data Center Products and Scenario-specific Industry Solutions

BARCELONA, Spain, March 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — At MWC Barcelona 2025, Huawei unveiled four New-Gen All-Flash Data Center products and two scenario-specific industry solutions designed to help customers build future-proof data storage power, accelerate intelligent transformation, and unleash the value of data in the AI era.

Huawei launching New-Gen All-Flash Data Center products and scenario-specific industry solutions
Huawei launching New-Gen All-Flash Data Center products and scenario-specific industry solutions

Using innovative architectures, algorithms, and media, Huawei continues to accelerate service innovation for all scenarios.

  • New-Gen OceanStor Dorado Converged All-Flash Storage for mission-critical applications: The industry’s first data and control plane separation architecture improves performance three-fold. The upgraded SmartMatrix high-reliability architecture ensures zero data loss even upon the failure of seven out of eight controller enclosures. The system adopts a native storage architecture for block, file, and object.
  • OceanStor A800—New-Gen High-Performance AI Storage—for large AI model training: The industry’s first long-term memory storage provides higher data throughput for AI training, improving computing power utilization by 30% and achieving inference response in milliseconds.
  • Next-Gen OceanStor Pacific 9928 All-Flash Scale-Out Storage for data analysis: The system supports large-scale concurrent access and diverse hybrid workloads. Thanks to 61.44 TB high-capacity SSDs with high-density hardware design, intelligent data compression algorithm (2:1), and the dynamic heat dissipation design, the system enables an industry-leading capacity density of 4 PB/2 U and an industry-leading power consumption of 0.25 W/TB.
  • Next-Gen OceanProtect E8000 All-Flash Backup Storage for data backup: Thanks to all-flash QLC media and a scale-out architecture, the backup performance of a single cluster can reach up to 8 PB/h. The built-in algorithms achieve a maximum of 72:1 data reduction ratio.

In the AI era, enterprises—especially in the finance and education sectors—need future-proof data storage power more than ever.

  • Geo-Redundant 4DC Five-Copy Solution for financial production and transactions: The New-Gen OceanStor Dorado Converged All-Flash Storage achieves zero waiting during peak hours. The full-mesh technology enables 99.99999% system-level reliability. Multilayer ransomware protection safeguards the resilience of all-channel services and data.
  • RDM (research data management) Storage Solution for education and scientific research: The unique multi-active technology across 3~12 sites ensure reliable disaster recovery and flexible sharing of research data. The solution enables on-demand data flow between HPC and RDM data lakes. DME (Omni-Dataverse) provides unified data scheduling across clusters and data centers.

For more information about Huawei’s New-Gen All-Flash Data Center products and solutions, see https://e.huawei.com/en/topic/storage/all-flash-data-center.

Huawei Fully Upgrades Its Four Major Xinghe Intelligent Network Solutions to Build Al-Powered High-Quality Networks

BARCELONA, Spain, March 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — At MWC Barcelona 2025, Huawei held the IP Club Carnival under the theme of “Xinghe Intelligent Network, Amplify Industrial Intelligence.” At this event, Huawei unveiled its fully-upgraded Xinghe Intelligent Network offerings, reaffirming its commitment to helping global enterprise customers accelerate their digital and intelligent transformation.

As artificial intelligence (AI) technology advances rapidly, networks — as the cornerstone for information transmission — are undergoing unprecedented changes. Network infrastructures urgently need to be upgraded to underpin massive data processing, real-time response, intelligent applications, and security protection in the AI era. Beyond this, new requirements are driving networks to evolve towards a higher level of intelligence.

In the opening speech, Vincent Liu, President of Huawei’s Global Enterprise Network Marketing & Solution Sales Dept, said, “Intelligent technology represented by AI is driving the rapid growth of the digital economy. Against this backdrop, all industries need to introduce AI at scale to create a high-quality, high-capacity, high-efficiency, and high-security network experience.”

Vincent Liu, President of Huawei's Global Enterprise Network Marketing & Solution Sales Dept, delivering a speech
Vincent Liu, President of Huawei’s Global Enterprise Network Marketing & Solution Sales Dept, delivering a speech

“As AI enables all industries, high-quality networks become key infrastructures,” said Sword Cheng, Vice President of Huawei’s Data Communication Product Line, in a keynote speech. “Against this backdrop, Huawei has fully upgraded its Xinghe Intelligent Network offerings, helping customers build AI-powered high-quality networks to unleash digital productivity.”

Sword Cheng, Vice President of Huawei's Data Communication Product Line, giving a keynote speech
Sword Cheng, Vice President of Huawei’s Data Communication Product Line, giving a keynote speech

These fully-upgraded offerings are purpose-built for campus network, data center network (DCN), wide area network (WAN), and security domains. Key announcements include the industry’s most secure Wi-Fi 7 products, all-new high-density converged routers, the industry’s highest-density data center switches, all-new unified endpoint security systems, and the industry’s first network AI agent NetMaster. These tailor-made products are a great fit for all industries to build a solid technical foundation for accelerated intelligent transformation.

Huawei’s four major Xinghe Intelligent Network solutions are also fully upgrade with stand-out features as follows:

  • Xinghe Intelligent Campus: wireless experience upgrade (10+ Gbps throughout, 1 Gbps access anywhere), application experience upgrade (always-smooth video conferences, always-optimal VIP services), O&M experience upgrade (a one person managing a campus with 10,000+ users), and security experience upgrade (easy terminal access, E2E wired and wireless security, and zero leakage of key data).
  • Xinghe Intelligent Fabric: steady deployment for zero network errors, stable reliability for zero service interruptions, smart O&M for fault auto-handling, and robust security for zero data leakage.
  • Xinghe Intelligent WAN: focus on three core priorities — convergence, intelligence, and deterministic latency— achieving self-awareness, self-adjustment, and self-optimization of services.
  • Xinghe Intelligent Unified SASE: AI-powered operations for automatic handling of 99% alarms, AI-powered edge for efficient detection of 95% unknown threats, and AI-powered endpoints for detection of 100% ransomware virus and 100-hops of source tracing.

Also at this event, industry pioneers shared their success stories of leveraging Huawei’s Xinghe Intelligent Network offerings to accelerate digital and intelligent transformation. For example, Professor Jack Singh, Chief Scientist & Chief Advisor for Digital Economy, Sarawak Government in Malaysia, highlighted their best digital government practices, especially government campus network and WAN deployments in the digital economy. Armenio Lobato, IT Director of Group Globo in Brazil, talked about how they built a high-quality content delivery network (CDN) with Huawei’s Xinghe Intelligent Ultra-Resilient Data Center Network Solution. Pedro del Mazo, Sales Director of Deutsche Telekom Global Business Iberia, detailed how to collaborate with Huawei to build ultra-resilient data center networks and high-quality 10 Gbps campus networks for customers.

Looking ahead, Huawei will continue to innovate and explore intelligent technologies, deeply integrate AI with network infrastructures, and work with all stakeholders to amplify industrial intelligence, ultimately creating greater business value for customers.

 

MWC Barcelona 2025 Fibocom Debuts Compact, Low-Power Cat.M Module MQ780-GL Powered by Qualcomm Modem-RF

BARCELONA, Spain, March 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Fibocom (Stock code:300638), a global leading provider of AIoT solutions and wireless communication modules, has unveiled its new MQ780-GL Cat.M module embedded with the Qualcomm® E51 4G Modem-RF. Boasting four key benefits—compact size, minimal power consumption, global frequency band support, and reliable network compatibility—the MQ780-GL drives the large-scale adoption of LPWA technologies in various applications like smart metering, asset tracking, and smart cities.

Supporting 3GPP Release 14 Cat.M1 and NB-IoT, the MQ780-GL automatically switches modes for optimal coverage. With global frequency band compatibility, it ensures reliable LPWA connectivity across North America, Europe, Asia, and beyond.

Leveraging cutting-edge power management technology, the MQ780-GL extends battery life significantly with features like Power Saving Mode (PSM) and extended Discontinuous Reception (eDRX). In PSM mode, standby current drops to micro-amp (μA) levels, making it perfect for long-term applications like water and gas meters, requiring over 10 years of battery life. With its LCC+LGA package, the MQ780-GL is an excellent choice for space-constrained IoT devices that demand both size and efficiency.

The MQ780-GL also offers robust integration capabilities, supporting multiple protocols like MQTT, CoAP, and LwM2M, and interfaces such as UART, I2C, and I2S, enabling seamless device connectivity. For location-based services, the module includes Soft GPS for high-precision asset tracking. Built with security in mind, the MQ780-GL integrates a hardware-level safety engine, ensuring data encryption and secure authentication for all device-to-network communications.

“Fibocom’s MQ780-GL module, powered by the Qualcomm E51 4G Modem-RF, exemplifies our dedication to advancing LPWA technology,” stated Vieri Vanghi, VP, Product Management, Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. “We are excited to see how this module will drive the adoption of Cat.M and NB-IoT technologies, enabling more efficient and reliable connectivity in smart metering, asset tracking, and smart cities.

“Fibocom’s MQ780-GL module demonstrates our commitment to driving innovation in LPWA connectivity,” said Liu Sunzhi, General Manager of MTC BU at Fibocom. “With its compact size and ultra-low power consumption, the MQ780-GL reduces development challenges, further accelerating the widespread adoption of IoT solutions. Moving forward, we are committed to deepening collaborations with our chipset partners and vertical industries to drive the commercialization of low-power Cat.M/NB-IoT solutions.”

Qualcomm branded products are products of Qualcomm Technologies. Inc. and/or its subsidiaries. Qualcomm is a trademark or registered trademark of Qualcomm Incorporated. 

ViewSonic-Backed Team Wins Top Honor for ‘AI Textbook’ Innovation at Northwestern Kellogg-McCormick Capstone Showcase

BREA, Calif., March 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — ViewSonic Corp., a leading global provider of visual and EdTech solutions, proudly supported the ‘Top Project’ award-winning team at the MBAi+ MSAI Capstone Showcase at Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management. With ViewSonic’s industry insights and technical expertise in AI textbook development, the team produced the AI Textbook Generator — an AI-powered tool that dynamically generates curriculum-aligned content. This achievement highlights AI’s growing role in education while reinforcing ViewSonic’s leadership in advancing AI-driven learning solutions.

ViewSonic-backed team wins Top Project at the Kellogg-McCormick Capstone Showcase with ’AI Textbook Generator’, showcasing AI innovation in education.
ViewSonic-backed team wins Top Project at the Kellogg-McCormick Capstone Showcase with ’AI Textbook Generator’, showcasing AI innovation in education.

The annual MBAi+MSAI Capstone Showcase at Kellogg challenges students from the MBAi (Master of Business Administration, Artificial Intelligence) and MSAI (Master of Science in Artificial Intelligence) programs to develop real-world, impactful solutions by integrating business strategy and AI technology. This joint degree program offered by Northwestern’s Kellogg School of Management and McCormick School of Engineering, fosters collaboration between academia and industry, and equips students with the skills needed to drive innovation in the AI era.

“We are proud to support these young innovators and be part of their journey as they leverage ViewSonic’s technology to create impactful educational solutions,” said Kevin Chu, Chief of Staff at ViewSonic. “This collaboration highlights AI’s potential in education while reinforcing ViewSonic’s leadership in advancing EdTech innovation. The competition results demonstrate how AI textbooks improve adaptability in the classroom, ensuring knowledge is delivered efficiently and in real-time to meet modern education demands.”

“Our goal is to provide students with hands-on opportunities to tackle AI-driven challenges and explore innovative applications,” said Andrew Fano, Clinical Professor at Northwestern’s McCormick School of Engineering and Director of the Kellogg-McCormick MBAi Program. “The AI Textbook project, developed by the ViewSonic-supported team, exemplifies how AI can revolutionize education by enhancing adaptability and personalization. Industry collaboration is crucial in bridging the gap between technology and real-world impact.”

AI Textbooks: Transforming Learning with Adaptive Content

Through interviews with teachers and school district administrators, the winning team discovered that traditional textbooks present significant challenges, including outdated content, rigid structures and limited adaptability to evolving curricula. Recognizing these issues, they set out to develop a more flexible, AI-powered solution.

Fergie Liang’24 MBAi, the lead product manager of the winning team, explained: “Many educators we interviewed were already exploring AI tools for lesson planning but lacked an integrated solution to streamline their workflow. With ViewSonic’s guidance, we refined our approach and developed an ‘AI Textbook Generator’, a system that dynamically adjusts to classroom needs, improving lesson planning efficiency and enhancing learning outcomes.”

Guided by educator-defined subject matter, complexity and learning objectives, the system dynamically adapts materials in real time to enhance engagement. It personalizes learning by tailoring AI-generated content to each student’s progress, while multi-source validation ensures accuracy, credibility and curriculum compliance. By reducing teacher workload and fostering a more engaging and personalized classroom, the system enhances both teaching and learning experiences.

Advancing AI-Driven EdTech to Shape the Future of Learning

ViewSonic’s support of the winning team at the Northwestern Kellogg-McCormick MBAi+MSAI Capstone Showcase underscores its commitment to AI-driven education. This Top Project recognition not only highlights AI’s growing influence in learning but also showcases the power of industry-academia collaboration in driving meaningful innovation.

As education evolves, so do the demands of modern classrooms. By partnering with academic institutions like the PASVEX Robotics Competition, ViewSonic is transforming the future of education with innovative solutions — equipping educators with smarter teaching tools and enhancing classroom engagement through adaptive, personalized learning experiences. These advancements ensure that both educators and learners benefit from intelligent, tailored solutions that promote more effective teaching and deeper student engagement.

 About ViewSonic

Founded in 1987 in California, ViewSonic is a leading global visual solutions provider with a presence in over 100 countries. The company leverages over 35 years of expertise in visual technology to deliver a comprehensive portfolio of hardware, software, content, and services. ViewSonic offers a wide range of products, with screen sizes spanning from 5 inches to a massive 760 inches. This includes interactive displays, large format displays, LED displays, pen displays, monitors, projectors, SaaS, AI services, interactive content, and more. This innovative ecosystem empowers education, workplaces, and individuals to foster creativity, collaboration, and seamless learning. ViewSonic focuses on designing products that deliver optimal performance and customer satisfaction while integrating sustainable production practices and upholding comprehensive environmental, social, and governance standards. The company’s goal is to enable customers to “See the Difference”. Learn more at www.viewsonic.com.