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Trend Micro Puts Industry Ahead of Cyberattacks with Industry’s First Proactive Cybersecurity AI

New capabilities supercharge proactive risk management, threat modeling, attack path prediction, and actionable insights


HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 4 March 2025 – Trend Micro Incorporated (TYO: 4704; TSE: 4704), has launched a breakthrough AI Agent designed to change the way enterprises approach cyber risk. Today’s announcement introduces Trend Cybertron, the industry’s first specialized cybersecurity large language model (LLM) designed to drive proactive security outcomes. Using the most precise local risk assessments and deepest global threat intelligence in the industry, the new AI engine predicts and prevents threats across an organization’s entire attack surface in any environment.

Trend Cybertron combines the reasoning capabilities of Agentic AI with 35 years of data, threat intel, and human expertise to build a vastly capable cybersecurity agent. To learn more, visit: https://www.trendmicro.com/predictions/artificial-future-security-predictions-for-2025

Eva Chen, CEO: “Trend is building a cybersecurity AI agent unlike any other. We’re bringing together a massive quantity of the highest-quality data in the industry to supercharge our capabilities and make it easier than ever for customers to proactively manage their cyber risk. Our customers and partners are already seeing reduced costs and improved security posture.”

More than a standalone LLM, this new approach to AI for security will leverage all of the core technologies in Trend Vision One™—threat data, analytics, engines, and beyond—to provide a truly complete solution for organizations’ entire cybersecurity workload.

Organizations worldwide are grappling with increasingly complex security challenges. Understanding attack surfaces, managing siloed tech stacks, responding to threats, handling alert fatigue, and integrating AI are all leading to overwhelmed and fatigued security teams. Trend Cybertron connects real-time and historical data from around the globe to:

  • Accelerate security outcomes by anticipating needs and predicting risk
  • Reduce alert overload, increasing precision in prioritization and preventing fatigue
  • Unleash greater value and more powerful insights from existing risk sensors


Stuart MacLellan, CTO at South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust: “This evolution of AI in the Trend platform is unique as it calculates our constantly changing risk profile and cross references millions of bits of data for custom threat intelligence. This has made it possible to be more proactive than reactive with our entire security strategy.”

Seamlessly integrated into the flagship Trend Vision One™ platform, Trend Cybertron is now available to customers worldwide. An industry-leading focus on proactive security enables IT teams to anticipate and predict risk and threat activity with exact precision across the entire attack surface. This makes it possible for teams to get ahead of breaches and mitigate risk before it has the chance to materialize.

Frank Dickson, Group Vice President, Security & Trust at IDC: “Let’s face it. Cybersecurity has been detection centric for some time. Prevention was simply uncool. Trend is looking to change the market narrative; there is no need to detect an attack if it never happens. Leveraging AI in combination with its cyber risk exposure management, Trend enables organizations to see threats from an attacker’s point of view and thwart them before risk becomes reality, creating a massive ROI for overworked security teams. Trend promises to make proactive prevention cool again in 2025.”

Trend Cybertron will be trained on an unmatched foundation of intelligence and AI expertise, including:

  • Trend’s threat intelligence from over 250 million sensors that protect over 82 million assets at 500,000+ enterprises in 175+ countries—the broadest in the industry, blocking over 160 billion threats in 2023
  • Machine learning that enables data classification, vulnerability discovery, and detection of deepfakes, phishing techniques, malware, lateral movement, user anomalies, and scams
  • Decades of institutional knowledge from over 3,000 security experts, with over 700 patents in cybersecurity technology
  • 20+ years of advanced vulnerability and zero-day research from the Trend Micro Zero Day Initiative™ that enables protection of customers an average of 70 days ahead of the industry

The result is a highly resilient, rapidly evolving system that can independently perform risk management tasks and make decisions to anticipate, understand, and mitigate billions of cyber threats worldwide every month. This empowers customers to make informed security decisions and manage their cybersecurity posture, data privacy, and compliance.

Rachel Jin, Chief Enterprise Platform Officer at Trend: “Trend Cybertron represents a paradigm shift in cybersecurity—combining advanced AI with decades of human intelligence to deliver truly proactive security. By leveraging real-time and historical global intelligence along with comprehensive visibility across every attack surface, we empower enterprises to predict and prevent threats, reduce risk, and create a more resilient future.”

Trend Cybertron redefines industry standards in key areas:

  • AI for Security: Trend breaks down longstanding security silos via complete connection of all available information to build a comprehensive understanding of security, intelligence, and data. With the ability to securely access data from all layers, security teams can make informed decisions with a depth of understanding that exceeds any previous cybersecurity platform. Data breach risk was reduced by 17% on average, saving millions of dollars per year in potential risk.
  • Security for AI: The rapid expansion of AI has also raised concerns for data security. A growing number of enterprises and governments worldwide are training proprietary LLMs to reduce the associated risks. Trend has made it safer and easier than ever for organizations at all levels to protect training data, prevent misalignment, and stop cyberattacks against their AI models.
  • Actionable Insights: With complete telemetry across endpoint, cloud, network, email, identity, AI, and data, Trend makes real-time predictions and addresses the impact and likelihood of thousands of potential attack paths for each customer. The platform also learns and adapts to a customer’s unique environment to find and address new vulnerabilities and attack vectors. Comprehensive visibility and automatic prioritization equip organizations with fast and effective mitigation 24/7.
  • Simplifying Workflows: The new AI model is designed to enhance Trend’s flagship platform, ensuring organizations at any stage of their cybersecurity journey can seamlessly integrate this technology with their existing security stack. Security teams benefit from reduced workloads and improved accessibility at all levels of expertise.
  • Empowering Leadership: Going beyond other cybersecurity platforms, Trend Vision One™ empowers security leaders to change roles from reactive defender to proactive business enabler. By transforming security from a cost center into a driver of innovation, Trend enables leaders to effectively communicate cyber risk in the context of business risk—ensuring both operational protection and future growth. Trend research has shown this is a critical issue for many organizations worldwide.

AI is only as powerful as the data it’s trained on and the experts who build it. Trend’s experienced global team of security and AI specialists collaborated in Ottawa, Canada to refine every stage of development, ensuring that the new AI agent is fine-tuned to deliver the most effective proactive security.

Industry analysts have recognized Trend as a Leader across critical security categories including endpoint protection, attack surface management, cloud native application protection platforms, network analysis and visibility, network detection and response, and more. Trend is also a pioneer in AI deployments within cybersecurity, with AI-driven annual recurring revenue exceeding $200 million at the end of Q3 2024.
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Trend Micro

Trend Micro, a global cybersecurity leader, helps make the world safe for exchanging digital information. Fueled by decades of security expertise, global threat research, and continuous innovation, Trend Micro’s AI-powered cybersecurity platform protects hundreds of thousands of organizations and millions of individuals across clouds, networks, devices, and endpoints. As a leader in cloud and enterprise cybersecurity, Trend’s platform delivers a powerful range of advanced threat defense techniques optimized for environments like AWS, Microsoft, and Google, and central visibility for better, faster detection and response. With 7,000 employees across 70 countries, Trend Micro enables organizations to simplify and secure their connected world.

/C O R R E C T I O N — Complex/

In the news release, COMPLEX PRESENTS TAKASHI MURAKAMI x MLB LIMITED EDITION COLLECTION FOR 2025 MLB TOKYO SERIES, issued 27-Feb-2025 by Complex over PR Newswire, we are advised by the company that there has been some text changes to the release and to the MLB Tokyo Series 2025 image. The complete, corrected release follows:

COMPLEX PRESENTS TAKASHI MURAKAMI x MLB LIMITED EDITION COLLECTION FOR 2025 MLB TOKYO SERIES

Set to Release March 7, the Collection Marks Murakami’s Most Extensive Partnership with MLB and Highlights the Los Angeles Dodgers and Chicago Cubs

LOS ANGELES, Feb. 27, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Today, Complex is unveiling the Takashi Murakami x MLB Tokyo Series collection, set to launch on March 7, 2025. The exclusive partnership highlights the collaboration between the renowned Japanese contemporary artist Takashi Murakami and Major League Baseball (MLB), bringing together two cultural icons to celebrate two of the league’s most storied teams for a limited-edition collection of collectibles and merchandise.

COMPLEX PRESENTS TAKASHI MURAKAMI x MLB LIMITED EDITION COLLECTION FOR 2025 MLB TOKYO SERIES
COMPLEX PRESENTS TAKASHI MURAKAMI x MLB LIMITED EDITION COLLECTION FOR 2025 MLB TOKYO SERIES

In celebration of the 2025 MLB Tokyo Series Presented by Guggenheim taking place March 18-19 at the Tokyo Dome between the Chicago Cubs and the defending World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers, the collection celebrates the deep cultural connection between America’s favorite pastime and its influence in Japan. Featuring Murakami’s iconic vibrant colors and playful motifs, the exclusive series brings a fresh, artistic perspective to MLB merchandise and memorabilia, making it a must-have for baseball fans, art enthusiasts and collectors.

“I think this new collection builds upon the historical friendship between Japan and the United States,” said Takashi Murakami. “I feel lucky to be able to work alongside Fanatics, Complex and MLB and highlight Shohei Ohtani, an outstanding athlete who has emerged from Japan and made a name for himself on the global stage. This is something I am overwhelmed with gratitude to be a part of.”

Takashi Murakami x MLB Tokyo Series Collection

The Complex collaboration brings together two of MLB’s most iconic teams: the Los Angeles Dodgers and Chicago Cubs, infusing Murakami’s signature style across an array of exclusive products from global sports platform Fanatics, including Nike MLB t-shirts and hoodies, alongside signature pieces – official Nike Los Angeles Dodgers and Chicago Cubs MLB Limited jerseys. The Fanatics apparel collection, which will incorporate Murakami’s iconic floral artwork, will also be available on individual player Nike MLB Limited jerseys for Dodgers players Shohei Ohtani, Yoshinobu Yamamoto, Mookie Betts and Freddie Freeman and Cubs players Shota Imanaga, Seiya Suzuki, and Dansby Swanson. Fanatics Collectibles – which owns the brand Topps – will also be a part of this partnership, with trading card set featuring Murakami’s artwork.  The chase card in that limited-offering set: a one-of-one dual-autograph card of Murakami and Ohtani, sure to be one of the most desirable and rare cards of all time.

In addition to wearable merchandise, the collection will also include New Era 59FIFTYs, knits and adjustable caps, Rawlings® baseballs and gloves, Victus bats, totes, keychains and more.

As part of the collaboration, Murakami’s Ohana Hatake, a first-of-its-kind brand led by the legendary artist, will introduce two brand new, limited-edition slides. The new release embodies Murakami’s iconic flower motif and showcases the Chicago Cubs and Los Angeles Dodgers logos on the inventive Surippa Ohana silhouette.

The Takashi Murakami x MLB Limited Edition 2025 Tokyo Series Collection will be available to buy on Complex.com (including Complex exclusives), Fanatics.com and MLBShop.com beginning March 7. Select products will also be available at the MLB Tokyo Series games, Dodger Stadium, Wrigley Field and Clubhouse stores as well as the MLB Flagship Store in New York City.

Topps x MLB Tokyo Series Matchup Set

A special 2025 Topps x Murakami MLB Tokyo Series Matchup Set will be available exclusively through Complex Shop (SRP $120). The collection includes a 25-card complete set, featuring Murakami artwork that celebrates top players from both the Chicago Cubs and Los Angeles Dodgers, including Ohtani, Yoshinobu Yamamoto, Seiya Suzuki and Shota Imanaga. The set also has rare parallels and autographs. Each limited-edition box will contain: one 25-card complete set, one serial-numbered base card parallel /199 or lower.

“Complex is proud to bring together Takashi Murakami and two of the biggest teams in MLB to celebrate this historic sports moment in Tokyo. This once-in-a-lifetime collaboration merges Murakami’s unmistakable artistry with the global energy of baseball, capturing the essence of the city and the deep cultural connection between art and sport,” said Aaron Levant, Complex CEO.

Exclusive Complex Pop-Ups

Fans can immerse themselves in the Takashi Murakami x MLB collaboration at exclusive Complex pop-up events in Tokyo and Los Angeles. Each event will showcase the limited-edition merchandise, Murakami-inspired installations, and historical MLB vignettes, offering fans a chance to engage with both the collection and Murakami’s visionary artwork. The events lead off in Los Angeles from March 7-9 at Complex LA (433 N Fairfax Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90048), followed by Japan, March 8-21 from 11:00am – 6:00pm JST, at 1 Chome-20-6 Jingumae, Shibuya, Tokyo 150-0001, Japan. Consumers can reserve a time slot at the Tokyo pop-up HERE and all purchases will be limited to three items total.

For more information on the Takashi Murakami x MLB Tokyo Series collection, please visit: Complex.com and follow ComplexMLB and Fanatics.

ABOUT COMPLEX

Complex is the definitive platform for global youth culture and music lifestyle, seamlessly integrating cutting-edge content, commerce and live experiences with unparalleled scale.

Whether through video, long-form text, or social media, Complex tells stories of streetwear and style, music, sports, art and beyond. Its content engages in a dynamic conversation with the audience, reflecting and shaping the zeitgeist of convergence culture.

A powerful media juggernaut paired with a curated marketplace, Complex is redefining the way fans interact with their favorite brands and artists and reshaping the future of digital culture and commerce. Complex’s strategic partnership with Universal Music Group will deliver unparalleled experiences and exclusive collaborations to passionate music fans.

ABOUT TAKASHI MURAKAMI

The originator and proponent of Superflat theory, which reconstructs Japanese traditional paintings and the origin of Japanese contemporary art through visual premises of anime and manga. Murakami has created numerous characters including Miss Ko2 and Mr. DOB that reflect the otaku culture and presents them in the forms of intentionally kitsch sculptures and acutely two-dimensional paintings antithetical to the Western perspective techniques. Murakami’s cultural theory based on subcultures not only deconstructs the highbrow/lowbrow hierarchy but critically illustrates the post-World War II Japanese psychology, establishing a discourse unique to Japan in the increasingly globalizing art scene. The artist continues to attract a wide-ranging audience beyond contemporary art through his multifaceted activities including his collaboration with Louis Vuitton and focuses on street culture and contemporary ceramics. The final installment of his Superflat trilogy of curated exhibitions, Little Boy: The Arts of Japan’s Exploding Subculture (New York, 2005), was awarded The Best Thematic Museum Show in New York by AICA that year. His first retrospective, ©MURAKAMI (2007 – 2009) toured four cities in North America and Europe, starting with the Museum of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles. He has since been holding major solo exhibitions around the world, including at the Palace of Versailles (2010), Al RiwaqExhibition Hall (Doha, 2012), the Mori Art Museum (Tokyo, 2015), the Garage Museum of Contemporary Art (Moscow, 2017), Tai Kwun Contemporary (Hong Kong, 2019), The Broad (Los Angeles, 2022), Asian Art Museum of San Francisco (San Francisco, 2023), and Kyoto City KYOCERA Museum of Art (Kyoto, 2024).

ABOUT MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL

Major League Baseball (MLB) is the most historic professional sports league in the United States and consists of 30 member clubs in the U.S. and Canada, representing the highest level of professional baseball. Led by Commissioner Robert D. Manfred, Jr., MLB has achieved back-to-back attendance gains for the first time in 12 years with an overall increase of +11% and 80% of Clubs welcoming more fans over the last two seasons following extensive rule changes that have improved the quality of play on the field. With the 2024 season featuring the best time of game in 40 years and the most stolen bases in 109 years, MLB viewership increased across all its national media partners, grew international viewership by +18%, set another record for MLB.TV streaming with more than 14 billion minutes watched and earned League of the Year honors from Sports Business Journal and the CLIOS. As the league increased its marketing efforts and promotion of star players like 2024 NL MVP Shohei Ohtani and 2024 AL MVP Aaron Judge, MLB has significantly increased its younger fan base as evidenced through viewership, social media, ticket purchasing, and participation metrics. Through its MLB Together social responsibility efforts, MLB remains committed to making a positive impact in the communities of the U.S., Canada and throughout the world. With the continued success of MLB Network, MLB digital platforms and local media production and distribution, MLB continues to find innovative ways for its fans to enjoy America’s National Pastime and a truly global game. To learn more about MLB, please visit www.mlb.com.

ABOUT FANATICS

Fanatics is building a leading global digital sports platform. We ignite the passions of global sports fans and maximize the presence and reach for our hundreds of sports partners globally by offering products and services across Fanatics Commerce, Fanatics Collectibles, and Fanatics Betting & Gaming, allowing sports fans to Buy, Collect, and Bet.

Through the Fanatics platform, sports fans can buy licensed fan gear, jerseys, lifestyle and streetwear products, headwear, and hardgoods; collect physical and digital trading cards, sports memorabilia, and other digital assets; and bet as the company builds its Sportsbook and iGaming platform.

Fanatics has an established database of over 100 million global sports fans; a global partner network with approximately 900 sports properties, including major national and international professional sports leagues, players associations, teams, colleges, college conferences and retail partners, 2,500 athletes and celebrities, and 200 exclusive athletes; and over 2,000 retail locations, including its Lids retail stores.

Our more than 22,000 employees are committed to relentlessly enhancing the fan experience and delighting sports fans globally.

For additional information please visit www.fanaticsinc.com.

COMPLEX PRESENTS TAKASHI MURAKAMI x MLB LIMITED EDITION COLLECTION FOR 2025 MLB TOKYO SERIES
COMPLEX PRESENTS TAKASHI MURAKAMI x MLB LIMITED EDITION COLLECTION FOR 2025 MLB TOKYO SERIES

COMPLEX PRESENTS TAKASHI MURAKAMI x MLB LIMITED EDITION COLLECTION FOR 2025 MLB TOKYO SERIES
COMPLEX PRESENTS TAKASHI MURAKAMI x MLB LIMITED EDITION COLLECTION FOR 2025 MLB TOKYO SERIES

 

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Tokyo, Bangkok Aligned to Fight Disasters and Other Common Challenges

TOKYO, March 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — In a display of global city strategy, the governors of Tokyo and Bangkok have lined up to tackle climate-linked natural disasters, an aging and shrinking population, and other challenges facing their bustling Asian megalopolises.

Governor of Tokyo, Koike Yuriko and Governor of Bangkok, Chadchart Sittipunt
Governor of Tokyo, Koike Yuriko and Governor of Bangkok, Chadchart Sittipunt

Tokyo Governor Koike Yuriko and her Bangkok counterpart Chadchart Sittipunt signed a joint communiqué when they met for about an hour at the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration building on February 6, the second day of Ms. Koike’s three-day stay in Bangkok at the invitation of Mr. Chadchart.

Joint COMMUNIQUÉ signed
Joint COMMUNIQUÉ signed

The statement commits the two governors to work together to build sustainable cities through addressing urban challenges such as “declining birthrates, aging populations and the creation of innovation.”

 In the document, Ms. Koike emphasizes the importance of city-to-city cooperation in responding to “increasingly frequent and severe” natural disasters occurring worldwide amid climate change.

“A more livable city for everyone”

Meeting Bangkok Governor
Meeting Bangkok Governor

“With this joint communiqué as a new first step, we want to move forward as partners in identifying common challenges and finding solutions,” the Tokyo governor said at a joint news conference following the signing ceremony. “We aim to make its effects felt by the respective citizens of Bangkok and Tokyo.”

Mr. Chadchart said he hoped the knowledge gained from this cooperation will benefit his citizens and help make Bangkok “a more livable city for everyone.” “We want to study some of Tokyo’s (flood-response) models,” he said referring to massive floods that have regularly hit Bangkok and elsewhere in Thailand. The governor also expressed interest in learning from Tokyo’s sewerage and waterworks measures.

His comment resonates with the slogan used by the former structural engineer to make Bangkok, a hub for the Southeast Asian region, “a livable city for everyone” when he won the 2022 gubernatorial election.

He aims to put Bangkok among the top 50 livable cities in the world by 2027, focusing on sustainable development that meets the needs of its 5.4 million residents.

Ms. Koike, a former member of national parliament who was elected in 2016 as Tokyo’s first female governor, also has a grand design for the Japanese capital city of 14 million that is the core of the world’s largest metropolitan area.

As part of Tokyo’s strategy for 2050, her administration has recently set policy targets for 2035, including an effort to make Tokyo the “best city in the world” that strikes a balance between ongoing “growth” and “maturity,” and makes people feel happy.

“Green infrastructure”, an underground network to tame floods

Learning Disaster Prevention @Phrakanong Pumping Station
Learning Disaster Prevention @Phrakanong Pumping Station

Before and after their formal talks, Mr. Chadchart guided Ms. Koike through a lush forest park in the city center and the huge Phra Khanong pumping station that controls water levels in Bangkok’s canals and discharges water into the Chao Phraya River.

Both facilities help mitigate fatal floods. The “green infrastructure” built in the Benjakitti Forest Park is designed to absorb rainwater in the event of a downpour. The park’s greenery also helps purify air and water while the city is gripped with chronic air pollution.

Tokyo is operating nearly 30 “underground regulating reservoirs” to contain floodwater. Ms. Koike, once a minister of the environment, told Thai media that her government is considering a massive new project to build an underground channel to divert excessive rainwater into the Bay of Tokyo by connecting additional regulating reservoirs under construction.

“We want to continue sharing the knowledge with Bangkok about anti-flooding measures and climate change that are our common challenges,” she said.

Bangkok tips Tokyo on how to invigorate nightlife

In the evening, Ms. Koike and Mr. Chadchart viewed illuminated historic buildings along the Chao Phraya River, major attractions in Bangkok’s nighttime tourism.

“You can revitalize the economy by making effective use of nighttime. Tokyo has needed to do something about its nightlife that ends too early after the COVID pandemic,” she told reporters after the tour, which she described as “very helpful.”

In the joint communiqué, Ms. Koike offers to share the knowledge necessary for further advancing sustainable tourism. She also proposed boosting cooperation in promoting the tourism industry in the two capital areas. Mr. Chadchart agrees to the idea.

“How Tokyo should restore lively nighttime. Bangkok has given us a great hint,” Ms. Koike told Thai media. The number of foreign tourists visiting Tokyo is estimated to have reached a record 25 million in 2024.

As an example of Tokyo’s own initiative to boost nighttime tourism, the governor cited the nightly projection mapping show, “Tokyo Night & Light,” organized by her administration and related entities. It has already drawn half a million visitors since its launch in late February last year, she said.

In the show, several short audio-visual artworks are projected onto the façade of the landmark 48-floor Tokyo Metropolitan Government No. 1 Building. Guiness World Records has recognized it as the largest permanent architectural projection-mapped display. The works feature popular characters and objects such as the premier movie monster Godzilla, traditional Ukiyo-e paintings and the world-famous J-pop duo YOASOBI.

Developing youth to play an active role on the world stage

Visit to NIST International School
Visit to NIST International School

Ms. Koike spent her last day in Bangkok visiting a top international school and meeting locally based representatives of small and medium enterprises from Tokyo. In the morning at NIST International School, which provides full International Baccalaureate programs and offers foreign language lessons in 12 different languages, the Tokyo governor had a first-hand look at how global talents are nurtured.

“In the sense that we are required to develop human resources capable of competing with their peers in the world’s other megacities,” she said, “I have learned much here today.”

She later met the Bangkok representatives of startups and small- and medium-sized enterprises in Tokyo. Her official program in Bangkok ended when she visited the local offices of the Tokyo SME Support Center and the Tokyo Metropolitan Industrial Technology Research Institute.

It was Ms. Koike’s second official overseas engagement since her re-election to a third term last July. In November she toured Cairo, Abu Dhabi and Baku to cement Tokyo’s ties with the Arab world and present Tokyo’s initiatives at the U.N. COP29 climate conference in the capital of Azerbaijan.

In a wrap-up interview with Thai media, the Tokyo governor promised to continue working hard together with Bangkok to “solve common challenges and improve benefits for residents.”  The Chao Phraya River may be a major tourist attraction but, at the same time, “it supports the livelihood of people and brings a great danger once it overflows,” she said. “This is also the case with Tokyo.” 

DEKRA Successfully Showcases Cutting-Edge Safety and Innovation at ELECRAMA 2025

NEW DELHI, March 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — DEKRA has successfully concluded its participation at ELECRAMA 2025, the premier event organized by the Indian Electrical & Electronics Manufacturers’ Association (IEEMA). Held from February 22nd to 26th, 2025, ELECRAMA brought together global leaders, experts, and innovators in the electrical and electronics industry. DEKRA’s presence attracted significant attention, reinforcing its position as a trusted authority in testing, inspection, and certification.

Throughout the five-day event, DEKRA engaged with industry stakeholders, partners, and customers to showcase its latest advancements in electrical safety, sustainability, and innovation. The company’s key highlights included:

Throughout the five-day event, DEKRA showcased its latest advancements in electrical safety, sustainability, and innovation, reinforcing its role as a trusted partner in ensuring compliance and reliability across industries. DEKRA emphasized its expertise in cybersecurity assessments, industrial inspections, management system audits, and organizational & process safety, helping businesses enhance operational resilience and risk management.

In line with its commitment to supporting India’s growing electrical and electronics sector, DEKRA also announced the upcoming launch of its state-of-the-art product testing laboratory in Pune, which will provide advanced testing, inspection, and certification services to manufacturers looking to meet global quality and safety standards.

DEKRA’s booth became a focal point for discussions on the future of electrical safety and reliability, with numerous industry professionals visiting to explore tailored solutions for their business needs. The event also provided a platform for strategic collaborations, as DEKRA engaged in high-level discussions with industry leaders and regulatory bodies. 

As a global leader in safety and sustainability, DEKRA remains steadfast in its commitment to driving innovation, setting new industry benchmarks, and delivering cutting-edge solutions that ensure a safer, more sustainable, and technologically advanced future for the electrical and electronics industry.

About DEKRA

For 100 years, DEKRA has been a trusted name in safety. Founded in 1925 with the original goal of improving road safety through vehicle inspections, DEKRA has grown to become the world’s largest independent, non-listed expert organization in the field of testing, inspection, and certification. Today, as a global partner, the company supports its customers with comprehensive services and solutions to drive safety and sustainability forward—fully aligned with DEKRA’s anniversary motto, “Securing the Future.” In 2024, DEKRA is expected to generate revenue of 4.3 billion euros. Around 49,000 employees are providing qualified and independent expert services in approximately 60 countries across five continents. DEKRA holds a Platinum rating from EcoVadis, placing it among the top 1% of the world’s most sustainable companies.

Atome partners OceanBase database solution to power secure, high-performance growth

SINGAPORE, March 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — OceanBase, a leading provider of multi-cloud distributed database systems, today announced a collaboration with Atome, Southeast Asia’s largest buy-now-pay-later provider and a comprehensive provider of digital financial services, to enhance its backend infrastructure to drive higher performance, scalability, and security. 

As Atome continues its rapid growth into a leading digital financial services platform across multiple markets, upgrading its backend data infrastructure is critical to supporting millions of transactions per second while ensuring a seamless, secure, and efficient user experience. Integrating OceanBase’s high-performance distributed database solutions will allow Atome to boost business performance while maintaining real-time availability and scalability, financial-grade data compliance and consistence, as well as infrastructure cost efficiency.

“This partnership strengthens our technical foundation to match our rapid business growth. As we scale, it’s crucial to anticipate future business needs and OceanBase’s solutions will allow us to scale efficiently while ensuring consistent delivery of seamless and secure user experiences and services to our customers, merchants and partners,” said Chang Zhao, Chief Technology Officer, Atome.

“As database continues to evolve, OceanBase is dedicated to exploring innovative technologies that can simplify database management for customers across various sectors,” said Charlie Yang, Chief Technology Officer of OceanBase. “Our commitment to innovation aligns perfectly with Atome’s vision. Through this collaboration, we are excited to support Atome in modernizing its database system and enhancing technical capabilities to manage its rapid business growth. Together, we will further explore innovations and best practices in Singapore and across the region to elevate database performance and security standards for the industry.”

As a high-performance, scalable distributed database, OceanBase supports hybrid transaction/analytical processing (HTAP) and offers robust data consistency, high availability, and compatibility with SQL. OceanBase has successfully assisted over 2,000 customers worldwide in upgrading their database systems, operating across 80 availability zones in more than 30 geographic regions worldwide on major global cloud platforms like Amazon Web Services, Google Cloud Platform and Alibaba Cloud. OceanBase was also recognized with an Honorable Mention in the 2024 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Cloud Database Management Systems.

About Atome

Atome is Southeast Asia’s largest buy now pay later platform and a comprehensive provider of digital financial services. Atome’s market leadership is backed by institutional funding partners including Standard Chartered, HSBC, Bank Jago, DBS Bank, SMBC, BlackRock, Evolution X Capital, InnoVen Capital and many others. Atome Financial is part of Singapore-headquartered Advance Intelligence Group, which is backed by top tier investors SoftBank Vision Fund 2, Warburg Pincus, Northstar, and Singapore-based global investor EDBI.

About OceanBase

OceanBase is a distributed database launched in 2010. OceanBase’s strengths over alternative solutions include strong data consistency, high availability, high performance, cost effectiveness, elastic scalability, and high compatibility with mainstream relational databases. It enables transactions and analytical queries with just one set of data engines, empowering real-time business intelligence.

To learn more, please visit: https://www.oceanbase.com/

TCL Advances Human-Focused Technology with Dynamic Launches at MWC 2025, Featuring the TCL 60 Series, NXTPAPER Tablet, and 5G Connected Devices

BARCELONA, Spain, March 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — TCL, a pioneer in display across feature-rich smartphones, tablets, and connected devices, has showcased its commitment to user-centric innovation by unveiling a comprehensive range of products at MWC 2025. Among the key highlights are the expansion of the TCL 60 Series and the detailed specifications of the TCL NXTPAPER 11 Plus as well as the introduction of advanced 5G connectivity solutions, augmented reality and projector technology. By integrating cutting-edge technology with sustainability, TCL continues to redefine user interaction and connectivity, striving to deliver a seamless and integrated digital experience that inspires greatness and aligns with evolving consumer expectations.


TCL 60 Series: Delivers Enhanced Eye Comfort and Connectivity

The TCL 60 Series is designed to meet the demands of modern users with various lifestyles and preferences, focusing on eye comfort, connectivity, and productivity. Following the launch of TCL 60 XE NXTPAPER 5G at CES 2025 destined to the North American market, the series introduces six new smartphones, including the TCL 60 SE NXTPAPER 5G and TCL 60 NXTPAPER. These models feature the innovative NXTPAPER technology, which maximizes eye comfort by employing hardware-level blue light filtering and anti-glare capabilities, making them ideal for prolonged viewing without causing eye strain.


The TCL 60 SE NXTPAPER 5G is designed to transform the mobile reading experience and includes features such as AI-driven tools for productivity and content creation. Additionally, the TCL 60R 5G and TCL 60 5G as well as the TCL 60 SE and TCL 605, are each designed to support different user requirements with high-performance capabilities and long battery life. These models demonstrate TCL’s dedication to innovation and providing high-quality, durable devices that cater to diverse consumer preferences.

TCL NXTPAPER 11 Plus: Revolutionizing Digital Reading and Writing Experience

Building on its innovative product lineup, TCL introduced the NXTPAPER 11 Plus, marking its entry into the AI-integrated tablet market. Equipped with TCL’s cutting-edge NXTPAPER 4.0 technology and upgraded NXTPAPER Key, the tablet is designed to transform how users interact with digital content. The NXTPAPER 11 Plus introduces advanced Smart Eye Comfort Mode and Personalized Eye Comfort Mode, designed to optimize visual comfort and reduce eye strain through innovative display settings that adapt to various scenarios and individual viewing preferences. This tablet not only enhances clarity and color but also personalizes the viewing experience, making digital interaction more comfortable.


The TCL NXTPAPER 11 Plus enhances user interactivity with advanced input options. The device supports stylus input directly in any text field, offering a more intuitive and natural writing experience. This feature allows for direct hand-writing entry in any text fields, such as search boxes and chat interfaces, providing a convenient and efficient alternative to switching between stylus input and keyboard typing. Alongside these features, the TCL NXTPAPER 11 Plus is equipped with AI-driven productivity tools that enhance communication and content creation. Designed for both professional and personal use, the TCL NXTPAPER 11 Plus combines high performance with elegant design. It features a high-resolution 11.5-inch 2.2K display paired with a super-fast 120Hz refresh rate for crystal-clear and smooth visuals, all within a lightweight, 490g portable frame. This blend of advanced technology and user-centric design establishes a new standard for modern tablets, redefining expectations in the digital landscape.

LINKPORT IK511 and LINKHUB HH516: Leading the Way with 5G RedCap Technology and AI-Enhanced Broadband Solutions

TCL continues to spearhead advancements in 5G broadband technology by leveraging the 5G RedCap technology and pioneering AI-driven solutions: the TCL LINKPORT IK511 5G RedCap USB Dongle and the TCL LINKHUB HH516 5G AI CPE router. The LINKPORT IK511, North America’s only commercially available 5G RedCap device, leads the way in the 5G NR RedCap R17 standard. IK511 delivers speeds up to 220Mbps, weighs only 28.7g, offers plug-and-play ease, and can be compatible with across operating systems, which is ideal for both consumer and industrial M2M applications. Moreover, it incorporates cutting-edge features like 5G network slicing and Ultra-Reliable Low-Latency Communication (URLLC), making it a pivotal player in cost-effective 5G connectivity and suitable for critical applications like emergency response, industrial AR and more.


TCL LINKHUB 5G HH516 combines advanced hardware with AI technology to significantly optimize network performance. The HH516 features end-to-end AI QoS, boosting throughput for critical applications by over 20% and cutting latency in low-latency scenarios by more than 10%. Its innovative AI ECO mode intelligently adjusts power settings based on usage patterns, reducing power consumption by over 10% compared with ECO mode.


TCL plans to expand these AI innovations across a broader spectrum of products, with the goal of building a robust portfolio of intelligent broadband solutions. Our forthcoming Wi-Fi 7 Entry 5G CPE, the TCL LINKHUB HH516L, scheduled for launch in the second half of 2025, will introduce AI capabilities even to entry-level 5G CPEs. Furthermore, our Fiber Home Gateway series will also incorporate AI enhancements in the future, forming a comprehensive suite of AI-powered broadband solutions. This will allow AI to benefit more people and places, inspiring smarter connections.

RayNeo: Innovating Augmented Reality Experiences


Continuing its streak of technological advancements, TCL RayNeo unveiled the latest in augmented reality with the introduction of the RayNeo Air 3s AR glasses. These glasses feature advanced display technology and eye care features and are distinguished by the world’s first dual opposing acoustic chamber design, setting a new standard for portable AR experiences. Additionally, RayNeo highlighted two flagship devices: the X3 Pro, equipped with the world’s smallest light engine for a lightweight, AI-enhanced design, and the V3, featuring a 12MP Sony sensor coupled with a real-time AI assistant. These innovations provide users with unparalleled clarity and seamless interaction.

PlayCube: Unmatched Portability and Performance in Projector Technology


The introduction of the PlayCube marks another significant innovation by TCL, blending practicality with advanced technology in a new projector model. Its unique Magic Cube Design enhances portability and functionality, allowing for easy adjustment of viewing angles and blending seamlessly with any decor. The TCL PlayCube is equipped with a 2.5-hour built-in battery, ideal for both indoor and outdoor entertainment, offering unparalleled flexibility. It features real-time calibration for focus adjustments and keystone correction, ensuring effortless setup and user-friendly operation. Running on Google TV and certified by Google, Netflix, and Prime Video, the PlayCube provides access to extensive streaming resources for a superior viewing experience. This integration of advanced features signifies a major advancement in making sophisticated technology accessible for everyday use.

TCL Mobile co-developed NXTPAPER display with TCL CSOT, a global leader in display technology. By consistently setting new benchmarks in the mobile industry, TCL not only enhances user interactions but also ensures that its products are accessible, powerful, and tailored to meet the diverse needs of its global consumer base. Reinforcing its dedication to human-centered innovation, TCL is committed to integrating the latest technological advancements to enrich daily life. This commitment empowers TCL to deliver smarter, seamless, and more cohesive digital experiences that not only redefine connectivity but also significantly enhance user engagement and satisfaction worldwide.

About TCL Mobile

TCL Mobile specializes in the research, development and manufacturing of smartphones, tablets and connected devices. On a mission to deliver 5G for all, TCL Mobile helps its customers ‘Inspire Greatness’ in their lives through industry leading technology and solutions.

For more information on TCL mobile devices, please visit: https://www.tcl.com/global/en/mobile

About TCL 

TCL Electronics specializes in the research, development and manufacturing of consumer electronics including TVs, mobile phones, audio devices, smart home products and appliances. Combining thoughtful design and innovative technology to inspire greatness, our lineup delivers must-have features and meaningful experiences. As one of the world’s largest consumer electronics brands, our vertically integrated supply chain, and state-of-the-art display panel factory help TCL deliver innovation for all. For more information, please visit: https://www.tcl.com

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Diamond Verification Device, DiamondProof, Lands In Retail Stores For The First Time

The device, developed by De Beers Group, rapidly and reliably distinguishes natural diamonds from non-natural diamonds, such as laboratory-grown diamonds and diamond simulants, helping to underpin consumer confidence

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 4 March 2025 – De Beers Group announced that its innovative retail-facing diamond verification device, DiamondProof, has landed in select retail stores for the first time, giving consumers the ability to witness just how quickly the device can distinguish natural diamonds from non-natural diamonds, such as laboratory-grown diamonds (LGDs) and diamond simulants, providing a tool for retailers to help educate their customers on the differences between natural diamonds and other products. With research showing that almost half of consumers are unaware that LGDs can be readily detected, this easy-to-use device will enable retailers to show their customers just how quickly natural diamonds can be identified.

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DiamondProof detects unique characteristics found only in natural diamonds, which formed deep within the Earth billions of years ago. In contrast, LGDs are grown under entirely different conditions in an accelerated process which takes just a few weeks. DiamondProof is able to detect the distinct chemical compositions of natural diamonds, which differ from LGDs, allowing for precise identification of natural diamonds.

Early adopters of DiamondProof include some of the largest jewellery retailers in the U.S. The device will also be available in a number of independent retail outlets to ensure this technology reaches consumers in a variety of retail environments.

The first DiamondProof prototype instrument was unveiled at the JCK show in Las Vegas in June 2024 and has been developed to rapidly and easily screen both loose diamonds and those set in jewellery. With a zero percent ‘false positive rate*,’ the device will never mistake a lab-grown diamond as a natural diamond and delivers results within seconds.

Sandrine Conseiller, CEO of De Beers Brands, said: “Natural diamonds and LGDs are two fundamentally different products. Natural diamonds are rare, one-of-a-kind miracles of nature that come to us from the earth through heat, pressure and time. This incredible journey is what makes them the ultimate marker of life’s most profound emotional moments. Consumers should be able to have confidence in such a meaningful purchase, and DiamondProof allows retailers to offer them greater peace of mind. We are in a new era of transparency at retail, and customers deserve to know what they are buying.”

Sarandos Gouvelis, SVP, Pricing, Product and Technology Development at De Beers Group said: “By rapidly and reliably identifying whether a diamond is natural, DiamondProof is instrumental in enhancing consumer confidence in natural diamond purchases. Consumers deserve clarity and having DiamondProof available in retail settings helps them make informed decisions, while appreciating the unique value and story behind each natural diamond. With decades of leadership in synthetic detection technology, we are committed to providing the level of transparency that consumers expect.”

The first batch of DiamondProof devices has been distributed to retailers in the U.S., with after-sales support and servicing available in country. The devices are available for purchase from now, with production scheduled to ramp up to meet the demand of retailers in other markets into next year.

For more information, email dvisales@debeersgroup.com. Information about De Beers’ full suite of diamond verification instruments is available here.

*By leveraging technology similar to that used in De Beers’ SynthDetect instrument, the vast majority of natural diamonds will pass DiamondProof without requiring referral for further testing, with less than 1% needing additional evaluation. This advanced technology also ensures a 0% false positive rate for natural diamonds, guaranteeing that no synthetic diamonds will be mistakenly identified as natural.Hashtag: #DeBeersGroup #Diamondproof #NaturalDiamonds





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About De Beers Group

Established in 1888, De Beers Group is the world’s leading diamond company with expertise in the exploration, mining, marketing and retailing of diamonds. Together with its joint venture partners, De Beers Group employs more than 20,000 people across the diamond pipeline and is the world’s largest diamond producer by value, with diamond mining operations in Botswana, Canada, Namibia and South Africa. Innovation sits at the heart of De Beers Group’s strategy as it develops a portfolio of offers that span the diamond value chain, including its jewellery houses, De Beers Jewellers and Forevermark, and other pioneeringsolutionssuch as diamond sourcingandtraceabilityinitiatives TracrandGemFair.De BeersGroup also provides leadingservicesandtechnology to the diamond industryin the formof education andlaboratory services and a wide range of diamond sorting, detection and classification technology services. De Beers Group is committed to ‘ a holistic and integrated approach for creating a better future – where safety, human rights and ethical integrity continue to be paramount; where communities thrive and the environment is protected; and where there are equal opportunities for all. De Beers Group is a member of the Anglo American plc group. For further information, visit

Further information on the full range of De Beers’ verification instruments is available here –

S Hotels & Resorts achieved a record-breaking revenue of 10,352 million Baht in 2024 with 4Q’24 profit surging by 1.3-fold and proposing a 0.03 baht/share cash dividend

BANGKOK, March 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — S Hotels and Resorts PCL (SET: SHR), the global hospitality company announced its 2024 financial results, revealing a record revenue of 10.352 billion baht, reflecting the ongoing expansion in global tourism demand. Notably, the company’s fourth-quarter net profit surged to 147 million baht, more than double the previous period’s result. This substantial growth was attributed to the accelerated completion of the SAii Laguna Phuket renovation and the robust recovery of its property in the Republic of Mauritius. These results also underscore the company’s enhanced efficiency in financial cost management.

SAii Laguna Phuket -Newly renovated Suite
SAii Laguna Phuket -Newly renovated Suite

During the fourth quarter of 2024, the company recorded revenue of 2,606.7 million baht. This growth was driven by the successful launch of new vacation experiences at SAii Laguna Phuket, which effectively catered to target tourist segments, resulting in a room rate increase exceeding 30%, and the full operational recovery of Outrigger Mauritius Beach Resort. Furthermore, a commitment to improve operating efficiency and cost management, particularly a reduction of over 20% in finance cost compared to the fourth quarter of the preceding year, significantly contributed to a net profit increase exceeding 130% during this period.

SHR’s 2024 revenue reached a record high of 10,352 million baht, representing a 7% YoY increase. This impressive growth was driven by the robust performance of the company’s hotel and resort portfolio, which demonstrated impressive growth across most locations. This success underscores the efficacy of a flexible business strategy, encompassing proactive marketing initiatives to optimize the market mix in the Maldives, alongside the ongoing enhancement of asset quality and service standards under the SAii brand, thereby strengthening core operations. As a result, SHR’s 2024 core operating profit surged 25% to 1,246 million baht, while net profit rose 55% to 134 million baht. In recognition of these strong results, the Board of Directors has resolved to propose a dividend payment of 0.03 baht per share from 2024 earnings, doubling the 2023 payout.

Additionally, in early February 2025, the Company successfully issued debentures in the amount of 1.7 billion baht, further optimizing its finance costs as well as preparing for further business expansion.

Mr. Michael Marshall, Chief Executive Officer of SHR, reported, “The substantial performance growth this quarter reflects the resilience and potential of SHR’s portfolio, and validates the company’s robust business development approach. In addition to the exceptional performance of our Thai properties and Outrigger hotels, we have successfully increased RevPAR at the CROSSROADS Maldives project, amidst heightened competitive pricing in the Maldives. Looking forward to 2025, we aim to complete the renovation plans of three additional hotels in the United Kingdom. This initiative aims to uplift the asset quality, enhance service standards, rebrand and reposition while maintaining stringent cost and expense management, thereby maximising the portfolio’s revenue and profit potential.”