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Applied Intuition Expands Autonomy Products to Include Automotive ADAS, Empowering OEMs with End-to-End White Box Autonomy Stack

Self-Driving System (SDS) for Automotive gives OEMs a scalable, flexible, compute-efficient ADAS platform to accelerate deployment of human-like autonomous driving experiences

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., Aug. 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Applied Intuition, Inc., the industry leader for vehicle intelligence, today announced the launch of its next-generation end-to-end (E2E) white box autonomy stack solution for passenger vehicles, expanding its autonomy product to cars. Purpose-built for automotive OEMs, Applied Intuition’s Self-Driving System (SDS) for Automotive is an advanced driver-assistance system (ADAS) solution for passenger vehicles that offers a high-performance, cost-effective approach for delivering L2++ driver assistance features with a pathway to L3 and L4 capabilities.

With SDS for Automotive, OEMs can deploy scalable autonomy that meets the rapidly evolving demands of consumers, regulators, and global competition. The solution’s E2E architecture seamlessly integrates perception, planning and control into a unified system, enabling safe and human-like driving performance. The white box solution allows OEM’s to have full transparency of the system for safety validation and seamless integration into brand-specific experiences.

“Our vision is to enable every automaker to build vehicles that are not only safer and more capable, but are also continuously improving as the industry enters a new era in which vehicle intelligence will define the winners,” said Qasar Younis, co-founder and CEO of Applied Intuition. “This is about accelerating the global shift to intelligent mobility. SDS for Automotive puts the full autonomy stack in the hands of OEMs, giving them the visibility, flexibility and control they need to differentiate.”

Over the past several years, breakthroughs in AI have changed the approach to autonomy. End-to-end architectures, transformers, and data scaling laws have all driven step-changes in capability, allowing for more powerful and human-like driving capabilities that can safely handle complex urban scenarios. Meanwhile, baseline ADAS capabilities like parking, automatic emergency braking (AEB), and highway pilot remain critical for the mass market and have high safety standards. Automakers face a dual challenge: matching L2++ capabilities already in production from leaders in China and the U.S., while ensuring their systems are safe, compliant and cost-effective in a rapidly evolving environment.

Unlike black box offerings that limit transparency and customization, SDS for Automotive gives OEMs full insight into and control over their autonomy stack, empowering them to build brand-tailored autonomy experiences across their lineups. Its hardware- and sensor-agnostic design allows OEMs to work with a variety of sensors, compute platforms, and ECUs for their needs.

Key capabilities will include:

  • A single cohesive platform for L2++ ADAS features
  • E2E development and validation toolchain, including continuous feature upgrades post-production
  • A white box collaboration model that includes deep architectural visibility, the ability to customize, and build in-house expertise
  • Real-world affordability using mass-market sensors and compute
  • Built to integrate easily into vehicle systems leveraging Applied Intuition’s Vehicle OS experience

“SDS for Automotive combines state-of-the-art E2E autonomy with the flexibility and transparency OEMs need, enabling automakers to accelerate innovation and bring safer, more intelligent vehicles to market faster,” said Peter Ludwig, co-founder and CTO of Applied intuition. “We built this on some of the same core technology powering trucks, mining equipment, and defense vehicles that we have built over almost a decade now. Every component is designed for safe deployment. The result is a platform that can meet today’s market needs and seamlessly evolve into tomorrow’s autonomous systems.”

Applied Intuition’s launch of SDS for Automotive builds on its track record of powering autonomy in trucking, mining, and defense — domains that demand reliability and adaptability — proving the durability and adaptability of its vehicle intelligence solutions across the most demanding sectors.

SDS for Automotive is ready to power the next generation of intelligent vehicles. Learn more at applied.co/sds.

About Applied Intuition

Applied Intuition is the vehicle intelligence company that accelerates the global adoption of safe, AI-driven machines. Founded in 2017, Applied Intuition delivers the Vehicle OS, Self-Driving System, and toolchain to help customers build intelligent vehicles and shorten time to market. Eighteen of the top 20 global automakers and major programs across the Department of Defense trust Applied Intuition’s solutions to deliver vehicle intelligence. Applied Intuition services the automotive, defense, trucking, construction, mining, and agriculture industries and is headquartered in Mountain View, CA, with offices in Washington, D.C., San Diego, CA, Ft. Walton Beach, FL, Ann Arbor, MI, London, Stuttgart, Munich, Stockholm, Bangalore, Seoul, and Tokyo. Learn more at appliedintuition.com.

Hefei high-tech zone witnesses thriving ecology, innovation

BEIJING, Aug. 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — A news from China.org.cn:

As dusk falls, lights illuminate the National Quantum Laboratory along Shuxi Lake’s southern shore, while neighboring commercial complexes glow against the twilight. Researchers jog by the water or debate ideas in cafés. This daily tableau of “people-city-industry” integration epitomizes life in the Hefei National High-tech Industry Development Zone’s “One Mountain, Two Lakes” area.

Hefei National High-tech Industry Development Zone is located in Hefei, capital city of East China's Anhui province.
Hefei National High-tech Industry Development Zone is located in Hefei, capital city of East China’s Anhui province.

Ecological environment: from “green lung” to growth engine

Centered on Dashu Mountain, Shuxi Lake, and Baiyan Lake, the zone forms the core area of high-quality development. With over 95% forest coverage, Dashu Mountain functions as the zone’s “ecological lung,” conserving more than 10 million cubic meters of water annually. 

Shuxi Lake hosts national strategic assets such as the Quantum Lab and Institute of Advanced Technology of the University of Science and Technology of China, surrounded by over 700 high-tech enterprises within a 3-kilometer radius, with 25 firms per square kilometer. Baiyan Lake anchors a soil-water conservation theme park, encircled by premium housing, commerce, and education hubs forging modern ecosystems for living and working.

Innovation highland: global talent convergence

Leveraging this natural advantage, the zone is expanding human-centric development.

In urban development, the zone is implementing systematic improvements across ecology, transportation, education, healthcare, and governance, aligning with the goal of building an innovative, livable, beautiful, resilient, culturally vibrant, and smart modern district. 

Today, premium educational resources span all six areas, prestigious institutions have taken root, medical facilities have been upgraded, and smart lakeside running tracks embody human-centric design, improving living conditions across the board.

Now, around the “One Mountain, Two Lakes,” quantum computing teams are pushing boundaries in core technologies. Grand Union of Innovation incubator gives birth to a tech company every three days. China Speech Valley registers new AI patent filings daily. Scenes of academics and CEOs brainstorming tech commercialization in lakeside cafés now symbolize its vibrant pulse.

Future blueprint: a global model of integrated living

Pursuing a “world-class high-tech zone” status, the zone accelerates the “One Mountain, Two Lakes” vision. At the Zhong’anChuanggu Technology Park, young talents gather at workspaces offering free accommodation and entrepreneurship consultation, chasing dreams amid a beautiful landscapes and supportive business environment.

The Hefei National High-tech Industry Development Zone is leveraging its “One Mountain, Two Lakes” ecological asset as a competitive edge to create a thriving hub for science, industry and a dream place to live.

Hefei high-tech zone witnesses thriving ecology, innovation
http://www.china.org.cn/hefeihightech/2025-08/14/content_118027351.html 

Public Key Infrastructure Market Set for $14.9 Billion Surge as Cryptoagility and Device Identity Needs Accelerate

NEW YORK, Aug. 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — As enterprise systems grow more complex due to interconnected assets, the proliferation of device and nonhuman identities, and widespread adoption of cloud, hybrid, and multicloud strategies, organizations across industries are turning to Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) to secure their systems and assets. ABI Research, a global technology intelligence firm, forecasts PKI revenue to reach $14.9 billion by 2030, driven primarily by this growing complexity in enterprise systems as well as shorter certificate lifecycles and the looming prospect of quantum computing.

“PKI sits under the hood of various cryptographic services, serving as an effective and scalable solution for securing identities, user and device authentication, and both intra and intercommunication across enterprise systems,” said Aisling Dawson, Industry Analyst. “Its role across industry markets is expected to surge, with revenue tripling over the next five years as regulatory and compliance requirements tighten in preparation for cryptographically relevant quantum computers.”

While North America is forecast to continue leading in PKI revenue, rapid digitalization in the Asia-Pacific will expedite PKI market growth and close the regional gap. Regional idiosyncrasies continue to drive differences in PKI revenue trends, accentuating the need for vendors to develop vertical- and region-specific PKI strategies and rollout plans. In particular, data residency and sovereignty regimes are expected to bolster demand for hardware-based offerings in Europe, while Latin America presents strong revenue opportunities for national and government PKI solutions, specifically in the realm of digital and electronic identification.

Growing reliance on IoT and other connected devices on a global scale positions device security and authentication for the most dynamic growth across PKI application segments, while enterprise and web PKI are set for steady growth as the decade wraps up.

“Rising appetite for investment in solutions that support increased cryptoagility, such as PKI, will only persist as the threat of quantum computing advances,” said Dawson. “While acknowledging the significant influence of external stimuli such as the threat of quantum computing is key to understanding and capitalizing on the rapidly growing PKI market, cognizance of internal influences on the PKI ecosystem remains acutely important. This includes the growing convergence between PKI and certificate lifecycle management (CLM) offerings as the impact of the CA/B Forum’s certificate lifecycle changes continue to reverberate across the PKI ecosystem. Ongoing market diversification means pluggability, flexibility, and interoperability must be center stage in vendors’ PKI services and solutions.”

These findings are from ABI Research’s Public Key Infrastructure Market Data report. This report is part of the company’s Quantum Safe Technologies research service, which includes research, data, and ABI Insights. 

About ABI Research

ABI Research is a global technology intelligence firm uniquely positioned at the intersection of technology solution providers and end-market companies. We serve as the bridge that seamlessly connects these two segments by providing exclusive research and expert guidance to drive successful technology implementations and deliver strategies proven to attract and retain customers.

ABI Research是一家全球性的技术情报公司,拥有得天独厚的优势,充当终端市场公司和技术解决方案提供商之间的桥梁,通过提供独家研究和专业性指导,推动成功的技术实施和提供经证明可吸引和留住客户的战略,无缝连接这两大主体。

For more information about ABI Research’s services, contact us at +1.516.624.2500 in the Americas, +44.203.326.0140 in Europe, +65.6592.0290 in Asia-Pacific, or visit www.abiresearch.com.

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Compass Mining Deepens Vertical Integration with New 10 MW Site in Partnership with ONMINE

New partnership combines enterprise hosting, shared revenue, power‑pricing risk sharing, and Compass Mining-led operations under one model

WILMINGTON, Del., Aug. 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Compass Mining, a leading provider of Bitcoin mining infrastructure and services, today announces the full energization of a 10 megawatt (MW) facility in Texas, developed in partnership with Onmine. The project demonstrates Compass Mining’s progress toward full vertical integration by placing the company in control of day-to-day operations, sharing revenue with the site owner, and assuming part of the power-pricing risk.

The facility was energized in stages, reaching its full capacity by the end of July. Compass Mining has deployed its own machines to validate performance and streamline the onboarding process for its customers. The company expects to transition the entire 10 MW to hosting for its enterprise clients no later than October 2025.

“This partnership reflects Compass Mining’s evolution from a hosting marketplace into a full-stack mining infrastructure operator,” said Karoon Mackenchery, Director of Hosting Services at Compass Mining. “It’s the first site where we’re not only taking on the day-to-day operations, but also the power pricing risk and revenue responsibility from first self-mining and then customer hosting. Our ability to step into this role is a direct result of the trust we’ve built with enterprise clients and our success in delivering performance at scale.”

“This project demonstrates how Compass Mining’s operational expertise aligns with Onmine’s proven track record in developing scalable, grid-connected infrastructure to serve datacenters,” said Ziyad Elgamal, Co-CEO of Onmine. “By securing the site, fast-tracking interconnection, and integrating Giga’s advanced air-cooled container product line, we brought 10 MW of sustainable capacity online in record time — the first of several Onmine projects energizing this year.”

Compass Mining oversees both onsite and remote operations, while Giga Energy, a leading manufacturer of electrical infrastructure, provides air-cooled modular data centers, which shorten deployment timelines and enhance scalability. Onmine provided the site, secured interconnection with ERCOT, and assisted throughout construction to ensure seamless integration with Compass Mining’s operational requirements. The arrangement allows Compass Mining to offer institutional clients a turnkey hosting solution that includes power contract management, advanced monitoring, and uptime service level agreements, all at competitive rates within ERCOT.

This announcement follows recent expansions in Iowa and West Texas and illustrates Compass Mining’s strategy to build a nationwide network of enterprise‑grade facilities serving both individual miners and large institutional clients.

For more information about Compass Mining, visit www.compassmining.io.

About Compass Mining

Compass Mining is a customer-first company that provides a platform for individuals and businesses to purchase Bitcoin mining hardware, host machines, build and manage mining facilities, and access a range of ancillary services. With a commitment to exceptional customer support and transparency, Compass Mining sets the benchmark for Bitcoin mining hosting. Its mission is to make Bitcoin mining accessible to everyone. To learn more about Compass Mining or to start mining today, visit compassmining.io.

About ONMINE

Onmine is a developer and operator of high-performance energy and data-center infrastructure, delivering scalable solutions for Bitcoin mining, AI/HPC workloads, and other grid-optimization projects. Guided by a vision to eliminate wasted kilowatts through smarter energy usage and storage, Onmine builds infrastructure that accelerates timelines, reduces costs, and drives a more sustainable digital future. With a growing portfolio across Texas and North America, Onmine builds reliable, future-ready energy solutions at scale. Learn more at www.onmine.io.

About Giga Energy

Giga Energy designs and manufactures modular, containerised data-centre and power-distribution systems for high-density computing and industrial applications. Its turnkey infrastructure integrates switchgear, cooling and remote monitoring to enable rapid deployment, reliable performance and flexible scaling. Learn more at www.gigaenergy.com.

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North Texas Innovation Alliance And Partners Announce Second Annual SCEWC Smart Cities Global Startup Challenge

2025 Pitching Challenge Encourages International Innovation and Economic Development

DALLAS, Aug. 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — North Texas Innovation Alliance (NTXIA), a 501(c)3 regional consortium of over 50 municipalities, agencies, corporations, and academic institutions across North Texas working to create the most connected, smart, and resilient region in the country, has announced the Smart Cities Global Startup Challenge is returning for the second year at the 2025 Smart City Expo World Congress (SCEWC) in Barcelona alongside Texas cities Frisco and McKinney, Plug and Play, and Curiosity Lab at Peachtree Corners, a 5G-enabled innovation hub where startups and global industry leaders deploy and prove out developing technologies in a real-world testing environment. The 2025 North Texas delegation will also include AMSYS Innovative Solutions, Utsun Law Group, and Toyota Mobility Foundation.

Similar to the 2024 event, this year’s pitch competition will select five startups to compete to win piloting and funding opportunities in the United States. Submissions for the pitch competition open today, August 19, on Marketplace.city and will close on September 10, 2025.

“It was truly incredible to see the international response and excitement during last year’s SCEWC Smart Cities Global Startup Challenge,” said NTXIA Executive Director Jennifer Sanders. “We knew we needed to hold this pitch competition again, especially after seeing the success of last year’s winner, VisionCraft.ai, as they traveled across the U.S. in pursuit of deploying their solution. This annual competition is a reminder and a strong example of the importance of supporting international innovation and economic development. We are honored to have an incredible community of smart city cross-collaborators in the U.S. to support these companies, and we are looking forward to awarding another winner and supporting another international startup with their goal of entering the U.S. market.”

The 2025 Smart Cities Global Startup Challenge is focusing on problem statements across the future of transportation, public safety, connectivity, and infrastructure. Companies interested in participating in the pitch event will need to ensure their solutions address one of these key challenge areas, with a solution focused on the following:

  • Transportation including but not limited to: autonomous delivery, people movers, VRUs, and AI-powered smart parking.
  • Public Safety including but not limited to: crowd management, facility safety and security, emergency response, and predictive analytics.
  • Connectivity including but not limited to: 5G/6G, supply chain infrastructure and IIoT, noise and vibration monitors and IIoT, and resilient networks.
  • Smart Infrastructure including but not limited to: predictive analytics for infrastructure maintenance, resource conservation and technology to manage AI and data center growth, sustainable infrastructure and building technologies, and smart buildings including ports, campuses, venues, and airports.

Companies will also need to ensure their technology is ready to be deployed for testing and development in real-world smart city environments.

“With a tech talent pool that is twice the national average, Frisco is a driving force for innovation,” said Gloria Salinas, Senior Vice President and Chief Growth Officer of the Frisco Economic Development Corporation. “We are home to 15 corporate innovation and R&D Centers, including five Fortune 500 companies across a diverse range of industries. Our city boasts more than 500 tech firms and startups, and we are proud to be at the forefront of smart city technology, with pilots like Drive.AI and Google Wing Drone Delivery, and the implementation of computer vision technology to make traffic signals more responsive to traffic flows by using AI. The conference and pitch competition provide a platform for individuals and organizations to showcase technology that has the potential to shape the future of urban living not only for the residents of Frisco, but also for people around the world.”

Finalists will be provided passes to the 2025 SCEWC in Barcelona, where the final pitch will take place. Winners of the competition will be rewarded with travel, pilot, and funding opportunities in addition to the NTXIA Champion Texas Belt Buckle and Cowboy Hat. Prizes include:

  • Curiosity Lab at Peachtree Corners will commit $5,000.00 in funding towards a pilot, one year of office space at Curiosity Lab that includes the use of campus infrastructure and space in the Innovation Center, and access to a global partner network for additional market support.
  • Frisco and McKinney, Texas will provide travel and accommodations to the U.S. in Texas and Georgia for senior leadership, not to exceed $10,000.00. This includes airfare, hotel, ground transportation, food, and office or co-working space in McKinney and Curiosity Lab for the initial visit.
  • Plug and Play will provide four hot desk spaces in Frisco or McKinney for one year.
  • NTXIA, Frisco and McKinney, Texas, and Curiosity Lab at Peachtree Corners will create a curated itinerary of high-level meetings with decision makers in City Departments to explore pilot implementation, as well as corporate innovation and R&D centers where dual-use technology is of interest to corporate innovation leadership.
  • Winners will also be introduced to high-level executives at Plug and Play, University of North Texas, the Dallas College system, major healthcare institutions in Texas like Baylor Scott & White Health, Fortune 500 corporations, the North Central Texas Council of Governments, Chambers of Commerce, and major sporting and entertainment venues in Texas.
  • Winners will receive global exposure through various media channels.

“Our ecosystem offers a unique real-world environment where companies of all given sizes can test, deploy, and validate their technologies,” said Curiosity Lab Executive Director Seth Yurman. “We’ve become an innovative smart city hub that allows international companies to have a soft-landing pad in the U.S. to continue to develop their technologies and, when ready, can enter the U.S. market. Our work with VisionCraft.ai, the 2024 competition winner, is a testament to this competition and the doors we can open for companies for their success and growth. We’re proud to, once again, uplift and support international startups as they work to improve our everyday lives with their trailblazing technologies.” 

Judges for the 2025 Smart Cities Global Startup Challenge include NTXIA Executive Director Jennifer Sanders, Frisco Economic Development Corporation Director of Innovation Jeremiah Anderson, McKinney Economic Development Corporation Senior Vice President Michael Talley, Plug and Play Director David Steele, Curiosity Lab at Peachtree Corners Managing Director Valerie Chang, AMSYS Innovative Solutions Vice President of Enterprise AI John Rohrer, and Toyota Mobility Foundation Program Manager Trey Ingram.

Five finalists will be selected by the Smart Cities Global Startup Challenge committee to pitch their solutions in person at SCEWC on Wednesday, November 5 in the SCEWC Expo. Each company will have 10 minutes for their pitch, followed by a five-minute Q&A session with the judges. Once all presentations and Q&A sessions are final, the judges will deliberate for 10 minutes and will then announce the winner. The Challenge is also supported by Marketplace.city with its Clearbox Source market intelligence product which will promote the opportunity, accept applications and compile vendor submissions.

North Texas is growing at an incredible rate and having innovation to continue to foster growth in our technology sectors is a huge economic driver for us,” said Michael Kowski, President & CEO of the McKinney Economic Development Corporation. “Our hope in supporting this pitch competition and these innovators is to help companies flourish in a new market and to provide the connections and testing requirements needed to see them succeed. This will help foster North Texas’ smart city ecosystem and showcase how we can harness the power of innovation to create diverse and resilient communities.”

“AMSYS is honored to join North Texas Innovation Alliance, alongside Lenovo and NVIDIA, in a sponsorship collaboration at Smart City Expo World Congress in Barcelona. We believe it is important to showcase how strategic partnerships can accelerate the future of Connected Cities,” said John Rohrer, Vice President of Enterprise AI at AMSYS Innovative Solutions. “With the opening of our new Frisco, Texas Innovation Hub, we are strengthening our commitment to Sovereign AI, education, and healthcare innovation while expanding our leadership in advancing smart community solutions globally. We are looking forward to seeing this year’s finalists compete in Barcelona, and cannot wait to welcome the winners to Frisco.”

Find out more about the Smart Cities Global Pitching Challenge and submit your 2025 application here.

About The North Texas Innovation Alliance 
The North Texas Innovation Alliance (NTXIA) is a 501(c)3 consortium of key cross-sector stakeholders working to develop and implement a smart region strategy for North Texas. The NTXIA is building the most connected, smart and resilient region in the country – bringing together government entities on all levels, transit agencies, utilities/infrastructure, public safety, educational institutions and some of the world’s top technology developers in the private sector to pave the way for a brighter tomorrow. The organization’s mission is to break down silos and drive the collaborative use of data, technology and community to address the most pressing topics and create solutions that will improve quality of life, drive inclusive economic development and promote resource efficiency. For more information, please visit www.NTXIA.org, or follow LinkedIn.

LambdaTest Unveils the World’s First Platform to Test AI Agents: Introducing Agent-to-Agent Testing

AI-native Multi-Agent System Delivers Smarter, Faster, and More Comprehensive Software Testing

SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — LambdaTest, the leading AI-native testing platform, has launched the private beta release of its Agent-to-Agent Testing, the world’s first platform designed to validate and assess AI agents. With the rise of AI agents in developer workflows, the platform is set to revolutionize the way organizations test and validate their AI agents across conversation flows, intent recognition, tone consistency, complex reasoning, and beyond.

As enterprises increasingly rely on AI agents to power customer experiences, a critical challenge has emerged: no standard way of testing various AI Agents. These agents interact with users and systems in ways that are dynamic and unpredictable, making it hard to ensure their reliability and performance. Traditional testing methods fall short when the system under test is inherently unpredictable.

Organizations need a new, smarter way to test AI applications at scale, which is where Agent-to-Agent Testing comes in. LambdaTest’s Agent-to-Agent Testing platform is the first of its kind. The platform uses a suite of specialized AI testing agents to rigorously validate chat and voice AI agents..

Teams can upload existing requirement documents in various formats, such as text, images, audio, and video, and the system automatically handles multi-modal analysis to generate relevant test scenarios, simulating real-world challenges that could break the AI agent under test. Each scenario includes precise validation criteria and expected responses, evaluated within HyperExecute, LambdaTest’s next-gen test orchestration cloud, delivering up to 70% faster test execution than standard automation grids.

The platform highlights different key metrics like Bias, Completeness, Hallucinations, etc., to help teams analyse the quality of their AI agent

By integrating agentic AI and GenAI technologies, it generates real-world scenarios such as tone of personality agents, data privacy considerations, and executes test cases with unparalleled accuracy. This ensures much broader and more diverse test coverage compared to traditional testing tools. Unlike single-agent systems, LambdaTest’s Agent-to-Agent Testing leverages multiple large language models (LLMs), which the agents use for reasoning and test generation. This multi-agent approach results in a much more comprehensive and detailed test suite, enabling deeper, more robust testing of AI applications.

“Every AI agent you deploy is unique, and that’s both its greatest strength and its biggest risk! As AI applications become more complex, traditional testing approaches simply can’t keep up with the dynamic nature of AI agents,” said Asad Khan, CEO and Co-Founder at LambdaTest. ” Our Agent-to-Agent Testing platform thinks like a real user, generating smart, context-aware test scenarios that mimic real-world situations your AI might struggle with. Each test comes with clear validation checkpoints and the responses we’d expect to see.”

Enterprises using Agent-to-Agent Testing will experience faster test creation, evaluation of Agents, reduced testing cycles, and significant improvements in test coverage. The multi-agent system can generate a 5 to 10-fold increase in test coverage, providing a more comprehensive view of AI agent performance.

Furthermore, the integration with HyperExecute means teams receive rapid feedback, reducing the time between testing and iteration. By automating much of the testing process, companies also reduce their reliance on manual QA efforts, resulting in significant cost savings. With 15 purpose-built AI testing agents ranging from security researchers to compliance validators, LambdaTest Agent-to-Agent testing ensures every deployment is as robust, safe, and reliable as possible. Helping teams ship their AI agents with confidence.

Learn more about Agent-to-Agent Testing by LambdaTest here: https://www.lambdatest.com/agent-to-agent-testing

To watch the live unveiling of the platform, join the Testμ Conference 2025 on 20th August, 2025: https://www.lambdatest.com/testmuconf-2025

About LambdaTest

LambdaTest is a GenAI-powered Quality Engineering Platform that empowers teams to test intelligently, smarter, and ship faster. Built for scale, it offers a full-stack testing cloud with 10K+ real devices and 3,000+ browsers.

With AI-native test management, MCP servers, and agent-based automation, LambdaTest supports Selenium, Appium, Playwright, and all major frameworks. AI Agents like HyperExecute and KaneAI bring the power of AI and cloud into your software testing workflow, enabling seamless automation testing with 120+ integrations.

LambdaTest Agents accelerate your testing throughout the entire SDLC, from test planning and authoring to automation, infrastructure, execution, RCA, and reporting.

For more information, please visit https://lambdatest.com

 

 

NYSE Content Advisory: Pre-Market Update + Retail Earnings Kick Off

NEW YORK, Aug. 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) provides a daily pre-market update directly from the NYSE Trading Floor. Access today’s NYSE Pre-market update for market insights before trading begins. 

 

NYSE Content Advisory: Pre-Market Update + Retail Earnings Kick Off

Ashley Mastronardi delivers the pre-market update on August 19th

  • Stocks are mixed after Monday saw little change to the major averages. The retail sector will make headlines today as NYSE-listed Home Depot released earnings ahead of market open.
  • Investors will be keeping a close eye on the numbers to gauge how the consumer is faring amid inflation and trade policy uncertainty.
  • Investors are bracing for what the Fed says later this week at its annual Economic Policy Symposium at Jackson Hole, Wyoming. Chair Powell will deliver his remarks on Friday.

Opening Bell
EB Research Partnership celebrates three FDA-approved treatments for EB in the pursuit of a cure

Closing Bell
Action Against Hunger honors our 8,900+ staff worldwide

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WuXi Biologics Reports Solid 2025 Interim Results

  • Revenue increased by 16.1% YoY to RMB 9,953.2 million; revenue growth from continuing operations was 20.2%
  • IFRS Gross profit margin expanded by 3.6% YoY to 42.7%
  • EBITDA grew 50.5% YoY and IFRS net profit increased 54.8% YoY
  • Adjusted EBITDA grew 20.6% YoY and adjusted net profit increased 11.6% YoY
  • FY25 group revenue growth target raised to 14% – 16%
  • A first-half record of 86 new integrated projects added, including 2 in late-stage
  • Total integrated projects reached 864, one of the largest portfolios of complex biologics
  • Late-stage and CMO revenue rose 24.9% YoY; 25 PPQs scheduled for 2025
  • Total backlog increased to US$20.34 billion; backlog within 3 years increased to US$4.21 billion
  • Optimized global operations and enhanced capacities to support sustainable growth

HONG KONG, Aug. 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — WuXi Biologics (Cayman) Inc. (“WuXi Biologics” or “the Group”, stock code: 2269.HK), a leading global Contract Research, Development and Manufacturing Organization (CRDMO) service company offering end-to-end solutions for biologics discovery, development and manufacturing, is pleased to announce its unaudited interim results for the first half of 2025 (“Reporting Period”).

Financial Highlights

Revenue: The Group’s revenue for the Reporting Period increased by 16.1% YoY to RMB9,953.2 million. The growth was primarily driven by: (i) the continued success of the Group’s “Follow and Win the Molecule” strategies, supported by its leading technology platforms, best-in-industry timelines and strong execution record; (ii) an expanded range of services offered across the biologics value chain – including discovery, pre-IND development, and clinical and commercial manufacturing – with notable momentum in fast-growing platforms such as antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs), and bi- & multi-specific antibodies; (iii) growth in research services revenue, underpinned by the Group’s cutting-edge technologies; and (iv) increased utilization of both existing and newly expanded capacity, including the ramp-up of the Group’s manufacturing facility in Europe.

Gross Profit and Gross Profit Margin: IFRS gross profit increased 27.0% YoY to RMB4,252.9 million, while adjusted gross profit rose 19.2% YoY to RMB4,543.4 million. IFRS gross profit margin reached 42.7%, with adjusted gross profit margin at 45.6%. The improvement in gross profit margin was primarily driven by favorable volume and mix, enhanced efficiency and process optimization achieved through the Group’s WBS and digitalization initiatives.

EBITDA and EBITDA Margin: EBITDA grew 50.5% to RMB4,221.8 million, while adjusted EBITDA increased 20.6% YoY to RMB4,305.2 million. EBITDA margin reached 42.4%, and adjusted EBITDA margin expanded to 43.3%.

Net Profit and Net Profit Attributable to Owners of the Company: IFRS net profit rose 54.8% YoY to RMB2,756.6 million, while net profit attributable to owners of the Company grew 56.0% to RMB2,339.3 million. This growth was primarily driven by higher gross profit, the gains from the Group’s investment and asset divestiture activities.

Adjusted Net Profit: Adjusted Net Profit for the period increased 11.6% YoY to RMB2,840.0 million, with an adjusted net profit margin of 28.5%.

Basic Earnings Per Share (EPS): Basic EPS rose 56.8% from RMB 0.37 for the six months ended June 30, 2024 to RMB 0.58 for the six months ended June 30, 2025. Diluted EPS increased by 57.1% from RMB 0.35 to RMB 0.55 over the same period.

Business Highlights

  • Integrated Project Wins

The Group added 86 integrated projects in the first half of 2025, bringing the total to 864. Over half of these new projects were originated from U.S. clients, reflecting continued client trust and the resilience of the Group’s CRDMO business model amid ongoing market volatility. The Group supports 67 late-stage and 24 commercial projects, establishing a strong foundation for sustained future manufacturing revenue growth.

Of the 86 new projects, 9 were post-IND wins under the Group’s “Win-the-Molecule” strategy, including 2 in late-stage. Most of these involve complex modalities such as bi- and multi-specific antibodies, and ADCs.

  • Research

Building on its industry-leading technology platforms and growing global recognition, the Group’s Research business maintained strong momentum in the first half of 2025. Ongoing partnerships with global innovators continued to advance discovery programs across bi- and multi-specific TCEs and ADCs. These collaborations reflect strong client trust and further expand the Group’s biologics pipeline. Notably, a molecule developed for GSK recently entered clinical trials, becoming the fourth WuXi Biologics–originated TCE to reach the clinic stage. To date, the Group’s Research Services has enabled 50+ programs that are potentially eligible for future milestone payments and sales royalties, unlocking significant upside for the Group’s long-term profitable growth.

  • Development

The Group added a first-half record of 86 new integrated development projects in the first half of 2025, further expanding one of the industry’s largest portfolios of complex biologics. Bi- & multi-specifics, along with ADCs, accounted for over 70% of new signs, expanding our portfolio to 168 bi- & multispecifics, 225 ADCs, 80 fusion proteins, 25 vaccines and 326 mAbs – highlighting the Group’s strong execution and leadership in next-generation modalities.

During the Reporting Period, the Group’s pre-IND revenue rose 35.2% YoY, driven by revenue conversion of wins across Research services and pre-IND development. Supported by the Group’s proprietary cell line development platform WuXiaTM, over 600 projects with potential cell line royalty are expected by the end of 2025. Amid continued momentum in innovative drug out-licensing from China, the Group remained a critical partner in global biopharma discovery and development collaborations, supported by its industry-leading technology platforms and operational excellence.

During the Reporting Period, the Group launched WuXiHigh™2.0, its next-generation high-throughput formulation platform for high concentration biologics. By leveraging proprietary excipient blends and formulation expertise, the platform enables protein concentrations of up to 230 mg/mL and reduces viscosity by up to 90% – while preserving stability and injectability. This innovative platform reflects the Group’s ongoing commitment to technological advancement and empowers clients to accelerate development and enhance patient delivery.

  • Manufacturing

As of June 30, 2025, the Group has supported 67 late-stage projects and 24 commercial manufacturing projects, and remains on track to complete 25 scheduled process performance qualification (PPQ) campaigns in 2025. During the Reporting Period, late-phase and commercial manufacturing revenue increased by 24.9% YoY, reflecting both evolution of projects from early-phases and the continued ramp-up of existing CMO programs. To meet the growing commercial demands and ensure supply chain reliability, the Group continues to implement its “Global Dual Sourcing” strategy by expanding capacity and capabilities across its global manufacturing network:

    • Ireland: MFG6.2 successfully released three 1,000L single-use bioreactor systems, increasing total perfusion capacity from 3,000L to 6,000L. The first engineering and PPQ runs were both successfully completed during the Reporting Period. Meanwhile, MFG7 completed its second 12,000L PPQ run. In addition, MFG6 recently received its first EMA approval as a commercial manufacturing site for a global client’s innovative biologic, underscoring the consistency and strength of WuXi Biologics’ quality systems. To date, the Ireland site has maintained a 100% success rate for all PPQ runs.
    • Singapore: Construction has begun on a new modular drug product (DP) facility, while design work is underway for a planned drug substance (DS) modular facility within the CRDMO hub. Additionally, mechanical completion was achieved at the XDC manufacturing site. Operations are expected to commence by the end of 2025, with GMP manufacturing to follow in early 2026. The Group is making solid strides according to the planned schedule to establish Singapore as another strategic hub for our global biologics Research, Development and Manufacturing services.
    • U.S: Construction at MFG11 (Worcester, MA) is advancing, with the facility designed to house six 6,000L single-use bioreactors connected to a single downstream line, enabling high-throughput processing and advanced automation. Once operational, MFG11 will be seamlessly integrated with MFG18 (Cranbury, NJ), and the Boston Research Service Center, enhancing the Group’s ability to deliver end-to-end services across Research, Development, and Manufacturing in the U.S. This build-out further strengthens the Group’s global footprint and reinforces its commitment to serving clients closer to key innovation and commercial markets.
    • Chengdu, China: Construction began on a new microbial manufacturing facility, featuring a 15,000L fermenter and scalable capacity up to 60,000L. The site will utilize the recently launched EffiX™ microbial expression platform to deliver high-yield, consistent, and scalable production of biologics.
    • Hangzhou, China: The first commercial PPQ campaign was completed at the 15,000L line in MFG20 – Asia’s first 5,000L drug substance scale-out line using single-use bioreactors (SUBs). This achievement underscores the Group’s advanced capabilities in leveraging single-use systems for large-scale commercial manufacturing.
  • Asset Optimization 

During the Reporting Period, the Group executed two strategic transactions aimed at optimizing global operations and improving asset efficiency. The asset transfer of WuXi Vaccines’ facility in Dundalk, Ireland to MSD International GmbH, was completed in March 2025. In May 2025, the Group entered into a definitive agreement to divest its DP facility in Leverkusen, Germany to Terumo Corporation. The transaction enables the Group to reallocate resources toward scaling large-scale DP manufacturing capabilities in Singapore. The divestment supports greater operational agility, improved asset efficiency, and the continued expansion of diversified solutions for global clients. The transaction is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2025.

  • Backlog

As of Jun 30, 2025, total backlog increased to US$20.34 billion, comprising US$11.35 billion service backlog and US$9.0 billion of potential milestone payments. Backlog within 3 years increased to US$4.21 billion from US$3.65 billion as of December 2024, enhancing near-term revenue visibility.

  • Quality

The Group remains steadfast in its commitment to quality, ensuring the protection of client and partner interests through a globally recognized quality management system. Since 2017, the Group has successfully completed 44 regulatory inspections by major national authorities — including 22 by the U.S. FDA and EU EMA — with no critical issues and zero data integrity findings. All five manufacturing facilities in Wuxi, China — including MFG1 and MFG5 (drug substance), and DP1, DP2, and DP5 (drug product) — also successfully passed U.S. FDA Pre-License Inspections (PLI). This achievement reinforces the Group’s consistent 100% PLI pass rate and highlights its uncompromising adherence to global quality standards.

  • Talents

As of June 30, 2025, the Group’s global workforce reached 12,552 employees, including 4,362 scientists, with a key talent retention rate of 98.8%. Effective global recruitment and talent development efforts have further strengthened our operational execution across regions, enabling timely project delivery and fueling ongoing innovation.

  • WBS (WuXi Biologics Business System)

Introduced in 2021 and implemented across all business units and functions, WBS continues to drive operational excellence by improving efficiency, enhancing quality, and reducing costs – delivering greater value to clients.

During the Reporting Period, the Group executed approximately 130 Kaizen projects and events, contributing to a 100-basis point improvement in gross profit margin. These initiatives also supported business growth, improved labor efficiency, lowered costs, and enhanced quality outcomes.

In parallel, ESG-focused Kaizen projects advanced the Group’s sustainability goals, achieving meaningful reductions in carbon emissions, water consumption, waste generation, and energy usage. The Group remains committed to deepening WBS adoption, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, and enhancing long-term value creation through innovation and talent development.

  • Sustainability 

Sustainability remains a cornerstone of the Group’s long-term strategy, closely integrated with its corporate vision and mission. During the Reporting Period, the Group achieved meaningful progress across key ESG pillars and received broad recognition from leading global rating agencies.

Notable accolades include inclusion in the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices, AAA ESG Ratings from MSCI, selection into MSCI ESG Indexes, and the EcoVadis Platinum Medal. The Group also earned the highest negligible-risk rating from Sustainalytics and was recognized as both an Industry and Regional ESG Top-Rated Company. Additional honors include placement on CDP’s Water Security and Supplier Engagement “A List”, as well as an A- score for CDP Climate Change, reflecting leadership in environmental transparency and actions.

Management Comment

Dr. Chris Chen, CEO of WuXi Biologics, stated, “In the first half of 2025, we achieved solid and profitable growth, delivering a 16.1% YoY increase in Group revenue and expanding operating margin while navigating the macroenvironment. M revenue grew 24.9% YoY, with 25 PPQs scheduled for 2025. 86 new integrated projects were added during the Reporting Period, a record first-half. Our unique CRDMO business model, together with the disciplined execution of our ‘Follow and Win the Molecule’ strategies, enabled us to capture new business opportunities, accelerate client pipelines, and deepen long-term partnerships.” 

Dr. Chen added, “Combining WBS with ongoing investments in advanced technologies and digital platforms, we are enhancing efficiency, accelerating execution, and driving innovation. We are also strengthening our global footprint and reinforcing our commitment to serving clients closer to centers of innovation and key commercial markets. We remain committed to the highest standards of compliance while enabling our clients and partners to bring innovative biologics to patients worldwide. Our strong first-half results boost our confidence in delivering accelerated growth and support a revenue target increase.”

Dr. Ge Li, Chairman of WuXi Biologics, concluded, “WuXi Biologics demonstrated resilience and delivered solid performance in the first half of 2025. Guided by our client-first philosophy and supported by our fully integrated open-access platform, we continue to advance global biopharmaceutical discovery, development, and manufacturing. Looking ahead, we remain committed to creating greater value for clients and better outcomes for patients, as we pursue our vision that ‘every biologic can be made’.”

Key Financial Ratios

(For the Six Months Ended June 30)

Key Financial Ratio

1H 2025

1H 2024

Change

Revenue (In RMB million)

9,953.2

8,574.2

16.1 %

Gross Profit (In RMB million)

4,252.9

3,350.0

27.0 %

Margin (%)

42.7 %

39.1 %

Net Profit (In RMB million)

2,756.6

1,780.3

54.8 %

Margin (%)

27.7 %

20.8 %

Net Profit Attributable to Owners of the
Company (In RMB million)

2,339.3

1,499.1

56.0 %

Margin (%)

23.5 %

17.5 %

Adjusted Net Profit (In RMB million)

2,840.0

2,544.8

11.6 %

Margin (%)

28.5 %

29.7 %

EBITDA (In RMB million)

4,221.8

2,805.9

50.5 %

Margin (%)

42.4 %

32.7 %

Adjusted EBITDA (In RMB million)

4,305.2

3,570.4

20.6 %

Margin (%)

43.3 %

41.6 %

Adjusted Basic EPS (In RMB)

0.59

0.55

7.3 %

About WuXi Biologics

WuXi Biologics (stock code: 2269.HK) is a leading global Contract Research, Development and Manufacturing Organization (CRDMO) offering end-to-end solutions that enable partners to discover, develop and manufacture biologics – from concept to commercialization – for the benefit of patients worldwide.

With over 12,000 skilled employees in China, the United States, Ireland, Germany and Singapore, WuXi Biologics leverages its technologies and expertise to provide customers with efficient and cost-effective biologics discovery, development and manufacturing solutions. As of June 30, 2025, WuXi Biologics is supporting 864 integrated client projects, including 24 in commercial manufacturing.

WuXi Biologics regards sustainability as the cornerstone of long-term business growth. The company continuously drives green technology innovations to offer advanced end-to-end Green CRDMO solutions for its global partners while consistently achieving excellence in Environment, Social and Governance (ESG). Committed to creating shared value, it collaborates with all stakeholders to foster positive social and environmental impacts and promote responsible practices that empower the entire value chain.

For more information about WuXi Biologics, please visit: www.wuxibiologics.com.

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Non-IFRS Measures

To supplement the Group’s condensed consolidated financial statements which are presented in accordance with the IFRS, the Company has provided adjusted net profit, adjusted net profit margin, adjusted EBITDA, adjusted EBITDA margin and adjusted basic and diluted earnings per share as additional financial measures, which are not required by, or presented in accordance with, the IFRS.

The Company believes that the adjusted financial measures are useful for understanding and assessing underlying business performance and operating trends, and that the Company’s management and investors may benefit from referring to these adjusted financial measures in assessing the Group’s financial performance by eliminating the impact of certain unusual, non-recurring, non-cash and/or non-operating items that the Group does not consider indicative of the performance of the Group’s core business. These non-IFRS financial measures, as the management of the Group believes, is widely accepted and adopted in the industry in which the Group is operating in. However, the presentation of these non-IFRS financial measures is not intended to be considered in isolation or as a substitute for the financial information prepared and presented in accordance with the IFRS. Shareholders of the Company and potential investors should not view the adjusted results on a stand-alone basis or as a substitute for results under IFRS. And these non-IFRS financial measures may not be comparable to similarly-titled measures represented by other companies.

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