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Ubie and Nucleus Genomics Partner to Enhance Access to Genetic Testing and Drive Early Screening for Improved Health Outcomes

  • Genetic testing can be critical to ensuring the early diagnosis and proper treatment of serious disease for patients of all ages
  • The partnership combines Ubie’s AI-driven symptom identification and high rates of patient engagement with Nucleus Genomics’ cutting-edge complete DNA sequencing
  • Engaging with patients while they are looking for answers for their health issues makes it possible to identify potential genetic disorders early in the healthcare journey

NEW YORK, Feb. 27, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Ubie, a global healthcare AI platform that guides patients to better interactions with providers and life sciences, and Nucleus Genomics, the next-generation genetic testing and analysis company, today announced the outcomes of a partnership to improve access to genetic screening and early disease detection. The collaboration leverages Ubie’s AI-powered Symptom Checker and Nucleus Genomics sophisticated genetic testing capabilities to address care gaps and underdiagnosis in healthcare by connecting individuals who may have undiagnosed conditions with advanced genetic screening options early in the care journey.

A genetic disorder is a disease caused by a change in the DNA sequence. These mutations can be inherited or occur spontaneously leading to a wide range of health issues depending on which gene is affected. Genetic testing can help guide decisions about medical care by effectively diagnosing the disease and ensuring proper treatment. With Ubie’s ability to reach patients before their diagnosis, genetic testing can give patients a head start on identifying mutations and guidance on the right course of action, which can include lifestyle changes, preventative measures and earlier treatment with personalized medicine.

A growing leader in the diagnostics space, Nucleus Genomics expands access to genetic screening and testing beyond what patients may be able to get from their regular healthcare providers. The company is using its partnership with Ubie to reach more and better motivated patients, and expand and diversify its user base.

“Nucleus Genomics is committed to driving innovation in genetic testing in order to get patients the answers they need at the right point in their care journey,” said Halle Marchese, Director of Marketing & Communications at Nucleus Genomics. “Initial results from our partnership with Ubie have shown outstanding engagement, connecting us with motivated consumers actively seeking answers about their health to get the insights and genetic counseling they need to make informed and impactful decisions about their care.”

The partnership focuses on several key areas, including the early detection of genetic predispositions to various health conditions, improved access to genetic screening for underserved populations, enhanced patient education about genetic factors in common and rare diseases, and personalized health insights based on both symptoms and genetic markers.

Leveraging Ubie, Nucleus reached more than 277,000 patients in the first four months. Outcomes highlighted the value of ultra-targeted messaging, as target users clicked-through nearly 10x higher than healthcare benchmarks. By matching patients with disease-specific genetic education, Ubie also increased engagement more than 30% relative to baseline.

Furthermore, Ubie diversified Nucleus’s representation, reaching  patients ranging from 18 to 90 years of age, with 87% over 50, and 82% of users identifying as female – a focus for Nucleus Genomics. Engagement for rare diseases and progressive conditions saw even higher engagement, outperforming Ubie’s average by approximately 200%, further supporting the recent launch of Nucleus Genomics rare disease panel screening.

“This partnership represents a significant step forward in democratizing access to genetic testing. This will empower patients, who are already actively searching for answers, to take control of their care,” said Kota Kubo, Co-Founder and CEO of Ubie. “This partnership is an example of how connecting disparate pieces of healthcare and providing patients with the insights they need can have an impact on appropriate care and outcomes.”

Previously, most consumer genetic tests used microarray testing, which looks at less than 0.1% of DNA sequencing, meaning that important health insights can be missed. Nucleus Genomics analyzes 100% of a patient’s DNA, with 30x high-depth whole-genome sequencing coverage, providing a more complete picture and insights on genetic risk for 900+ conditions.

Nucleus Genomics is a medical provider delivering whole-genome sequencing, cancer screening, heart screening and neurology screening. The company’s recent $14 million Series A funding round highlights its effectiveness and impact in the market, with the company looking to dramatically expand its genetic risk assessments and add features to help users plan healthy families.

About Nucleus Genomics

Nucleus is redefining next-generation genetic testing and analysis. By combining polygenic scores with traditional rare variant DNA analysis, the company provides comprehensive assessments of genetic disposition across a myriad of diseases and traits. Nucleus’ mission is to empower people to take agency over their health so no one dies from preventable disease — that’s why the company is building a platform based on cutting-edge science, where everyone has their genome at their fingertips, complete clarity on their risks, and are empowered by personalized health measures. Learn more at mynucleus.com.

About Ubie

Founded in 2017, Ubie empowers individuals and healthcare professionals with the tools they need for better care. Leveraging cutting-edge disease prediction AI, Ubie guides 10+ million patients every month to seek appropriate medical attention through its free online Symptom Checker and equips 1,500+ provider organizations with clinical tools that streamline workflows and support better diagnoses and health outcomes. Trained on medical data, Ubie’s marketing solutions power advanced targeting capabilities and high-performing digital campaigns for 70% of the world’s top life science companies.

Learn more about our vision and work at https://ubiehealth.com/company or try our free Symptom Checker at https://ubiehealth.com/.

EpiVax Strengthens Technology Leadership Amid Immunoinformatics Advancements

PROVIDENCE, R.I., Feb. 27, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — EpiVax, Inc. proudly announces the appointment of Guilhem Richard as Chief Technology Officer. Dr. Richard joined EpiVax’s immunoinformatics team in 2014 and spearheaded the development of a new computational platform for developing personalized, neoantigen-based cancer vaccines: Ancer®. He subsequently oversaw translational work of this technology at EpiVax’s subsidiary company, EpiVax Therapeutics, Inc., from 2019 to 2024. Dr. Richard is now leading innovation efforts at EpiVax and is overseeing the development of new and enhanced computational tools for immunogenicity assessment. He holds a M.Eng. in Bioinformatics and Modeling from the National Institute of Applied Sciences (INSA) of Lyon, France, and a Ph.D. in Bioinformatics from Boston University.

The promotion of Dr. Richard coincides with several key advancements in EpiVax’s technology and offerings. EpiVax reports significant updates, leveraging advanced artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) techniques, to several of the core immunoinformatic assets included in the company’s ISPRI platform. The updates will further enhance the leading platform’s immunogenicity risk assessment features for biologic therapeutics. The new models have enabled EpiVax researchers to refine prediction of tolerated epitopes, improving both precision and recall of its JanusMatrix model by 50%. In addition, new immunogenicity models predicting the rate of anti-drug antibodies (ADA) against monoclonal therapeutics have led to a 6-fold increase in the correlation between predicted and observed values over existing approaches, while significantly reducing the rate of false negative (low predicted immunogenicity / high observed immunogenicity) by 85%. These updated tools will become available on EpiVax’s ISPRI platform, accessible on a SaaS and fee-for-service basis in coming months, enhancing accuracy of results of a key assessment step in the development process for global biotech and pharma clients and collaborators.

In addition, EpiVax has filed a new Model Master File (MMF) for its PANDA® In Silico Model to the FDA, supporting regulatory filing of Abbreviated New Drug Applications (ANDA) of generic peptide drugs. EpiVax’s PANDA® MMF provides detailed descriptions of its models and methodologies for assessing the immunogenicity of peptide drugs and their impurities and can now be referenced as a Drug Master File (DMF) in FDA ANDA fillings. The accessibility of EpiVax’s PANDA® MMF represents an important step in streamlining the preparation and review of ANDAs, enabling sponsors to simplify their regulatory package and FDA reviewers to access in-depth background and validation information regarding  EpiVax’s immunogenicity models.

EpiVax remains committed to driving innovation with several planned improvements for the ISPRI platform upcoming, including a new version of EpiMatrix® to further enhance the toolkit’s predictive capabilities. Additionally, guided analysis features and an updated user interface for ISPRI will provide a more user-friendly experience, empowering our partners in strengthening their pipelines.

About EpiVax
EpiVax is a leader in preclinical immunogenicity assessment and sequence optimization for peptide therapeutics, biologic therapeutics, and vaccines. EpiVax partners with a global roster of companies, agencies, and academics to accelerate immunogenicity risk assessment, immune modulation, and rapid vaccine design.

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Director, Business Development
EpiVax
smoniz@epivax.com

Databricks Achieves FedRAMP High Authorization for AWS GovCloud

Hires industry veteran Mike Daniels to lead public sector practice amid rapidly growing demand for data intelligence 

SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 27, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Amid the growing momentum of its Public Sector business, Databricks, the Data and AI company, announced today that it has received Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP®) High authorization from the FedRAMP Program Management Office (PMO) for its Data Intelligence Platform on Amazon Web Services (AWS) GovCloud. This authorization builds on the company’s support for Department of Defense (DoD) Impact Level 5 (IL5) Provisional Authorization (PA) and Azure Databricks’ FedRAMP High and IL5 authorizations, demonstrating a continued commitment to meeting the federal government’s requirements for handling highly sensitive Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI). In addition to Databricks’ investments to make its commercial products FedRAMP authorized, the data intelligence leader strengthened its leadership team, hiring Mike Daniels as Vice President and General Manager of Public Sector.

Public sector organizations have the opportunity to positively impact the lives of their citizens with data. Yet, these organizations face significant challenges because of the lack of modern commercial cloud technology available to them. This often results in bespoke software development or the use of old technology that isn’t capable of unlocking the value of their data or leveraging AI. The Databricks Data Intelligence Platform helps more than 400 public sector and related organizations, including 80% of the executive departments of the U.S. federal government, harness the power of their data for analytics, machine learning and AI applications. Built on an open source foundation, the platform enables organizations to drive innovation to increase revenue, lower costs, and reduce risk. Public sector customers use the Data Intelligence Platform to improve national security, streamline the path to citizenship, protect against fraud and waste and optimize government operations.

FedRAMP High Authorization on AWS GovCloud
By achieving FedRAMP High authorization on AWS GovCloud, Databricks enables government agencies and organizations that work with the U.S. government to accelerate innovation while minimizing risk when working with highly sensitive private and public sector data. Now, these agencies have access to commercially available technology, including the ability to leverage the latest innovations in agentic AI, while complying with the privacy, security, and related controls required by the U.S. government.

“Working with public sector organizations for more than a decade, we know how critical it is for global governments to modernize in order to complete their mission. Data is a critical part of decision-making in the government and Databricks is enabling government agencies to understand their organization’s data, identify waste, pass audits, and gain efficiencies — all while remaining secure and compliant,” said Rory Patterson, Chairman of the Board of Databricks Federal. “We’ve completed countless transformative public sector projects, modernizing these agencies with our Data Intelligence Platform, but we know we can still do more to help agencies transform into the organizations of the future. With a significant increase in demand over the last two years for our commercial platform in the Public Sector, I am incredibly excited Mike is joining us to lead its continued growth and help us unblock more public sector programs and showcase what is possible when the government has access to modern commercial software.”

Mike Daniels Joins as VP and GM of Public Sector
With more than 30 years of industry leadership, Mike Daniels will lead Databricks’ growing Public Sector practice. He will be responsible for ensuring public sector customers successfully adopt the Databricks Data Intelligence Platform to achieve their organizations’ missions. He will also help scale Databricks’ Public Sector go-to-market operations. Prior to Databricks, Daniels held several public sector sales leadership positions, including roles at Google, Salesforce, Oracle, and UiPath.

“Every public sector organization wants to leverage data and AI to fuel efficiency and innovation and drive their missions forward. We want to make that as easy, collaborative and cost-effective as possible for them while upholding the security standards and protocols these agencies require,” said Daniels. “Today, building domain-specific AI applications on your trusted data — what we call data intelligence — is an imperative. I am thrilled to join Databricks to help more public sector agencies drive value for their organizations with the most innovative data and AI platform on the market.”

Community and Department of Defense Offerings on AWS GovCloud
To help more public sector organizations access the Databricks Data Intelligence Platform in compliance with FedRAMP High, DoD IL5, and International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), the Databricks AWS GovCloud DoD and Databricks AWS GovCloud Community offerings are now generally available. The Databricks AWS GovCloud DoD offering is available exclusively for the DoD, while the Government Community offering is available for non-DoD government agencies and contractors.

Join Databricks and its government customers and partners on Thursday, March 27, at the third annual Databricks Public Sector Forum, a full-day program for leaders to learn more about Databricks’ solutions for the Public Sector and how data intelligence can enable the mission of government. To learn more about Databricks’ federal government customers, visit the Data Intelligence Platform for Public Sector page. Find more information on security and FedRAMP compliance of Databricks services in the Databricks Security and Trust Center.

About Databricks
Databricks is the Data and AI company. More than 10,000 organizations worldwide — including Block, Comcast, Condé Nast, Rivian, Shell and over 60% of the Fortune 500 — rely on the Databricks Data Intelligence Platform to take control of their data and put it to work with AI. Databricks is headquartered in San Francisco, with offices around the globe and was founded by the original creators of Lakehouse, Apache Spark™, Delta Lake and MLflow. To learn more, follow Databricks on X, LinkedIn and Facebook.

Contact: Press@databricks.com

Bybit Launches Exclusive Netflix Cashback Offer for New Bybit Cardholders

DUBAI, UAE, Feb. 27, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Bybit, the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, is giving Netflix fans a reason to celebrate with an exclusive cashback offer for new Bybit Card users. From Feb. 25, 2025 to Mar. 10, 2025, eligible users can enjoy 100% cashback on their next Netflix transaction simply by signing up for a Bybit Card and spending at least $100.

With Netflix’s global subscriber base surpassing 300 million as of January 2025, it remains a leading platform for entertainment enthusiasts worldwide. Bybit aims to enhance the viewing experience for its users by turning everyday spending into rewarding moments.

“Netflix is a global favorite, and we wanted to bring even more value to our users who love to relax and unwind with their favorite shows and movies. This promotion is our way of saying thank you to new Bybit Card holders and enhancing their everyday experiences,” said Joan Han, Sales and Marketing Director at Bybit.

Bybit Launches Exclusive Netflix Cashback Offer for New Bybit Cardholders
Bybit Launches Exclusive Netflix Cashback Offer for New Bybit Cardholders

The promotion is available across all Bybit Card programs, with the cashback capped at $10 per Netflix transaction. The offer is exclusive to new cardholders during the event period, and the $100 minimum spending requirement excludes Netflix payments or subscriptions. Cashback can also be combined with Bybit’s ongoing 10% cashback offer. Only the first 500 eligible users each day who meet the criteria will receive the cashback.

This campaign is run independently by Bybit and is not affiliated, associated, or endorsed by Netflix in any way. For more information on the event, visit the Bybit website.

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About Bybit

Bybit is the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, serving a global community of over 60 million users. Founded in 2018, Bybit is redefining openness in the decentralized world by creating a simpler, open and equal ecosystem for everyone. With a strong focus on Web3, Bybit partners strategically with leading blockchain protocols to provide robust infrastructure and drive on-chain innovation. Renowned for its secure custody, diverse marketplaces, intuitive user experience, and advanced blockchain tools, Bybit bridges the gap between TradFi and DeFi, empowering builders, creators, and enthusiasts to unlock the full potential of Web3. Discover the future of decentralized finance at Bybit.com.

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Lunit Achieves Milestone at ECR 2025: 13 Oral Presentations Among 15 AI Studies, Demonstrating Unmatched Clinical Impact

  • Lunit to present 15 studies, with an unprecedented 13 accepted as oral presentations, marking a significant milestone in AI-powered radiology research
  • Key studies demonstrate AI’s capability to replace one radiologist in double reading, detect subclinical breast cancer years in advance, and maintain robust performance despite image quality challenges

SEOUL, South Korea, Feb. 27, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Lunit (KRX:328130.KQ), a leading provider of AI-powered solutions for cancer diagnostics and therapeutics, today announced a landmark achievement at the European Congress of Radiology (ECR) 2025, taking place in Vienna, Austria, from February 26 to March 2. With 15 research abstracts accepted and 13 designated as oral presentations, this year’s participation marks Lunit’s largest and most influential presence at ECR to date. 

The high acceptance rate underscores Lunit’s growing leadership in AI-driven radiology, with its research recognized as highly relevant to the future of cancer screening and detection. Among the featured studies, two highlight groundbreaking findings that further solidify Lunit INSIGHT MMG as a clinically proven tool in mammography interpretation and workflow optimization. 

Replacing One Radiologist with AI for Independent Double Reading in Mammographic Screening

Presented by Marie Burns Bergan from BreastScreen Norway, this study evaluates the impact of replacing one radiologist with Lunit INSIGHT MMG in a large-scale double-reading mammography screening program. The research analyzed over 1 million mammography screenings, testing various AI thresholds to assess AI’s role in maintaining detection accuracy while reducing radiologists’ workload. 

Key findings include:

  • AI successfully detected up to 79.9% of screen-detected cancers at a 10% positivity threshold.
  • At a 5% threshold, AI maintained 75.5% cancer detection while also identifying 5.7% of interval cancers, which are often missed by traditional screening.
  • AI integration reduced radiologists’ reading workload by 50%, optimizing resources without significantly compromising detection accuracy. 

This study highlights Lunit INSIGHT MMG’s ability to serve as a reliable second reader, supporting AI’s role in improving efficiency and alleviating radiologist shortages in high-volume screening programs. 

Using Artificial Intelligence to Detect Subclinical Breast Cancer

Led by Jonas Gjesvik from BreastScreen Norway, this study investigates whether Lunit INSIGHT MMG can identify subtle cancer risk indicators years before a formal diagnosis. The analysis involved 116,000 women who participated in a long-term mammography screening program, assessing AI’s ability to assign risk scores and track disease progression. 

Key findings include: 

  • AI assigned higher risk scores to breasts that later developed cancer, even up to six years before diagnosis.
  • AI scores for screen-detected breast cancers increased significantly from 19.2 to 82.7 across consecutive screenings, indicating early disease detection. 
  • For interval cancers, AI identified elevated risk earlier than traditional methods, paving the way for more personalized screening strategies. 

The study underscores AI’s potential to enhance breast cancer risk prediction, shifting screening protocols toward a personalized, risk-based model. This research aligns with ongoing work leveraging Volpara’s breast density analysis, further strengthening the Lunit-Volpara ecosystem in AI-driven breast cancer risk assessment. 

In addition to these highlighted studies, Lunit will present a total of 15 research abstracts, further demonstrating AI’s role in enhancing diagnostic accuracy, optimizing workflow, and supporting radiologists worldwide. 

“This year’s ECR is a landmark moment for Lunit, with our highest-ever number of oral presentations, underscoring our leadership in AI-powered radiology research,” said Brandon Suh, CEO of Lunit. “From replacing a radiologist in double-reading settings to predicting breast cancer years in advance, these findings reinforce AI’s potential to transform breast cancer detection, optimize radiology workflows, and ultimately improve patient outcomes.” 

Join Lunit at booth AI-19 in the EXPO X1 hall to explore the latest advancements in AI-powered cancer detection and discuss potential collaborations in the evolving field of AI-driven radiology. 

Presentations featuring Lunit INSIGHT at ECR 2025

About Lunit

Founded in 2013, Lunit (KRX:328130.KQ) is a medical AI company on a mission to conquer cancer. Lunit harnesses AI-powered medical image analytics and biomarker analysis to ensure accurate diagnosis and optimal treatment for each cancer patient. The FDA-cleared Lunit INSIGHT suite for cancer screening serves over 4,800 hospitals and medical institutions across 55+ countries. Lunit clinical studies have been published in top journals, including the Journal of Clinical Oncology and the Lancet Digital Health, and presented at global conferences such as the ASCO and RSNA. Headquartered in Seoul, South Korea, with a network of offices worldwide, Lunit leads the global fight against cancer. Discover more at lunit.io.

IBM Completes Acquisition of HashiCorp, Creates Comprehensive, End-to-End Hybrid Cloud Platform

HashiCorp’s capabilities drive significant synergies across multiple strategic growth areas for IBM, including Red Hat, watsonx, data security, IT automation and Consulting

ARMONK, N.Y., Feb. 27, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — IBM (NYSE: IBM) today announced it has completed its acquisition of HashiCorp, whose products automate and secure the infrastructure that underpins hybrid cloud applications and generative AI. Together the companies’ capabilities will help clients accelerate innovation, strengthen security, and get more value from the cloud.

HashiCorp, an IBM Company.
HashiCorp, an IBM Company.

Today nearly 75% of enterprises are using hybrid cloud1, including public clouds from hyperscalers and on-prem data centers, which can enable true innovation with a consistent approach to delivering and managing that infrastructure at scale. Enterprises are looking for ways to more efficiently manage and modernize cloud infrastructure and security tasks from initial planning and design, to ongoing maintenance. By 2028, it is projected that generative AI will lead to the creation of 1 billion new cloud-native applications.2 Supporting this scale requires infrastructure automation far beyond the capacity of the workforce alone.

“Organizations globally are looking to deploy modern, hybrid cloud-ready apps, which require automated cloud infrastructure at significant scale,” said Rob Thomas, Senior Vice President, IBM Software and Chief Commercial Officer. “With this acquisition, IBM is committed to continuing to invest in and grow the HashiCorp capabilities, and together, with HashiCorp’s leading technology and extensive developer community, IBM’s global reach and R&D resources, our aim is to infuse HashiCorp technology in every data center.”

“HashiCorp has been helping the world’s largest enterprises succeed in hybrid and multi-cloud environments for over a decade. We’ve seen the cloud grow from its origins, and have participated first-hand in the change it has brought to the industry,” said Dave McJannet, CEO, HashiCorp. “With IBM’s history, global scale, and customer relationships, HashiCorp can now expand our reach to help our community of customers, practitioners, and partners automate, secure, and optimize their cloud infrastructure, providing an end-to-end platform for hybrid environments.”

“HashiCorp has been a pioneer in cloud infrastructure since the earliest days of public cloud. We’ve built a portfolio of products to help customers embrace a cloud native approach to Infrastructure and Security Lifecycle Management that has been embraced by hundreds of thousands of organizations around the world,” said Armon Dadgar, CTO and Co-founder of HashiCorp. “I’m excited for HashiCorp to join the IBM family, where there is clear alignment on the vision of enabling hybrid infrastructure for the world’s biggest enterprises. Together, we can continue to invest deeply in R&D innovation and enable the next generation of applications to be built and scaled.”

Product detail and availability

  • HashiCorp’s capabilities enable enterprises to use automation to deliver lifecycle management for infrastructure and security, providing a system of record for the critical workflows needed for hybrid and multi-cloud environments. HashiCorp Terraform is a leader for infrastructure provisioning in these environments. HashiCorp’s offerings help clients take a highly interoperable approach to multi-cloud management, and complement IBM’s commitment to industry collaboration (including deep and expanding partnerships with hyperscale cloud service providers), developer and open source communities for hybrid cloud and AI innovation.
  • Its Terraform and Vault offerings, along with the broader HashiCorp product portfolio, are available now from IBM’s automation software portfolio.
  • HashiCorp will drive significant synergies for IBM, including across multiple strategic growth areas like Red Hat, watsonx, data security, IT automation and Consulting. For example, Terraform and the Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform provide a powerful combination, with Terraform automating the foundational infrastructure creation across multiple cloud providers, and Ansible automating application configurations and middleware deployments on top of that infrastructure. 
  • In addition, HashiCorp Vault combined with Red Hat OpenShift provide robust secrets management and security capabilities across hybrid cloud environments, and Terraform can enable the building and deployment of IBM Z applications in hybrid cloud environments.

Builds on IBM’s Portfolio of AI-driven IT Automation Capabilities

The HashiCorp acquisition continues IBM’s broad investments in automation software to help organizations optimize their IT spending and lower costs. This includes AI-powered software for  application management insights across clients’ portfolios to identify, predict, and suggest fixes for problems; software for full IT stack observability and to optimize application performance at the lowest cost; application resource management tools that efficiently scale operations and reduce cloud expense; financial management solutions that drive real-time insight into IT spending decisions across the enterprise; and software to integrate thousands of applications and data across hybrid cloud environments.

The closing of IBM’s acquisition of HashiCorp includes all of the issued and outstanding common shares of HashiCorp for $35 per share in cash, representing an enterprise value of $6.4 billion.

For more information about today’s news, please visit https://www.ibm.com/products/hashicorp and visit https://www.hashicorp.com/en/blog/hashicorp-officially-joins-the-ibm-family to read more from HashiCorp co-founder and CTO Armon Dadgar.

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About IBM:
IBM is a leading provider of global hybrid cloud and AI, and consulting expertise. We help clients in more than 175 countries capitalize on insights from their data, streamline business processes, reduce costs and gain the competitive edge in their industries. Thousands of government and corporate entities in critical infrastructure areas such as financial services, telecommunications and healthcare rely on IBM’s hybrid cloud platform and Red Hat OpenShift to affect their digital transformations quickly, efficiently and securely. IBM’s breakthrough innovations in AI, quantum computing, industry-specific cloud solutions and consulting deliver open and flexible options to our clients. All of this is backed by IBM’s legendary commitment to trust, transparency, responsibility, inclusivity and service. Visit www.ibm.com for more information. 

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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 Complex, 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.

In addition to wearable merchandise, the collection will also include Topps trading cards, 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 Shohei Ohtani, Yoshinobu Yamamoto, Seiya Suzuki and Shota Imanaga. The set also has rare parallels and autographs, with the chase card being 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. 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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Silverfort Stakes Its Claim in Identity Security with Patented Architecture and Rebrand, as Demand for the Market Accelerates

Introducing Runtime Access Protection (RAP) enabling the first end-to-end identity security platform, securing every identity across hybrid environments and disrupting siloed categories like NHI, PAM, MFA, ITDR and ISPM

New brand signals Silverfort’s next chapter of innovation and growth in identity security

BOSTON, Feb. 27, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Silverfort, the leader in end-to-end identity security, reveals details about its patented Runtime Access Protection (RAP) technology while simultaneously unveiling its new brand. Powering the Silverfort Identity Security Platform, RAP brings identity security to systems and environments that couldn’t be protected before, breaks down silos, eliminates blind spots, and gives organizations actionable visibility into their entire identity fabric–in the cloud or on-premises, human or machine–for the very first time. Trusted by leading enterprises worldwide—Airbus, Channel 4, Coop, Kayak, Ryanair, Rio Tinto, Swiss Automotive Group, Singtel, UPS, amongst 1,000 others—Silverfort analyzes and verifies over 10 billion authentications daily, detecting an average of 34K identity exposures and threats per customer. The platform deploys 17x faster than traditional identity security solutions, for a better time to value.

 

Silverfort Identity Security. All identities, all environments, all resources, always protected.

Identity represents the weakest link in enterprise security, with compromised credentials accounting for 80% of all breaches. For years, enterprises managed identity through a patchwork of on-prem identity management tools, one or more cloud identity providers (IdPs), and a mix of bespoke identity security solutions. Tools were built in silos—many long before cloud infrastructure and modern attack techniques existed—creating critical security gaps and access blind spots. The rise of AI and machine identities exacerbate the problem. This outdated approach forces enterprises to compromise on either security or usability—rarely can they achieve both.

“Active identity protection is no longer optional—it’s critical to the health of a company’s cybersecurity program,” said Rob Ainscough, Chief Identity Security Advisor at Silverfort and former Head of Identity & Access Management at Tesco. “Enterprises need a solution that can surface every identity—even their unknowns—so they have a foundational understanding of what’s in their environment. From there, the solution should deliver protection and controls at scale. Legacy solutions provide incremental protections that take too long to implement and lack sufficient coverage leaving the door open to attackers. With its unique technical architecture at its foundation, Silverfort is the only player in the identity security market equipped to discover every identity and extend real-time protection across complex, hybrid environments, and resources.”

A deeper look at Silverfort’s innovation: Runtime Access Protection
With identity security as Silverfort’s sole focus and mission, the company pioneered a way to deliver end-to-end identity security—securing every dimension of identity via its patented technology, Runtime Access Protection (RAP). RAP natively integrates into an enterprise’s identity infrastructure to secure it from within. It removes the complexity of securing every identity and extends protection to previously “unprotectable” assets like non-human identities (NHIs), legacy systems, command line tools, IT/OT infrastructure and more. Once integrated into an organization’s Identity Access Management (IAM) infrastructure, RAP forwards a user’s access request to Silverfort for analysis and triggers inline security controls if needed. Silverfort sends its verdict to the IAM infrastructure to grant or deny access. The result is identity security with end-to-end visibility and active protection—with minimal disruption to users or administrators.

“For years, enterprises have struggled with a patchwork of on-prem identity tools, multiple cloud IdPs, and fragmented security solutions—which are built in silos, missing the bigger picture, and leaving many critical assets exposed,” said Hed Kovetz, CEO and Co-Founder of Silverfort. “The result? Security gaps, access blind spots, and a lack of unified control. To make matters worse, identity security remains a shared responsibility across multiple teams, each with different authority and priorities, making real progress nearly impossible. We’re changing that. We built the identity security platform the industry deserves—one that IAM teams can operate with ease and security teams can trust. No more silos. No more blind spots. This is identity security done right.”

A New Brand for a new era of identity security without limits
Along with revealing details about its innovative technology, Silverfort simultaneously unveils its new brand, including an entirely new look. For Silverfort, identity security isn’t just a feature—it’s the heart of the company’s mission. Fueled by the belief that identity and security teams deserve better, the company’s founders discovered a way to deliver end-to-end identity security that goes further than any other solution available today.

The new brand comes as the company evolves into a global organization with more than 450 employees worldwide, trusted by more than 1,000 companies. 2024 was a year of explosive growth and innovation. In the last year, Silverfort raised $116M in Series D funding, introduced Privileged Access Security (PAS), launched its Identity-First Incident Response solution, and addressed the gap in unified identity security for cloud environments with the acquisition of Rezonate. Today, Silverfort is the first to deliver a complete identity security platform protecting human and machine identities across on-prem assets, cloud identity providers, cloud infrastructure, and SaaS applications.

To learn more about identity protection and Silverfort’s Identity Security Platform powered by Runtime Access Protection, visit https://www.silverfort.com/platform and request a demo today.

About Silverfort
Fueled by a belief that identity professionals deserve better, we found a way to break down the silos of identity security—eliminating the gaps and blind spots left behind by a patchwork of point solutions. The Silverfort Identity Security Platform is the first to deliver end-to-end identity security, protecting every identity in the cloud, on-prem, humans, machines, and everything in between. Our patented technology—Runtime Access Protection (RAP)—natively integrates with the entire IAM infrastructure, giving businesses visibility into all identities, analyzing every access, and extending active protection to resources that could not be protected previously—including NHIs, legacy systems, command line tools, and IT/OT infrastructure. It is easy to deploy and use, and doesn’t disrupt business operations, resulting in better security outcomes with less work. Silverfort is the identity security platform that both identity and security professionals deserve, earning the trust of more than 1,000 leading organizations, including several Fortune 50 companies. Learn more at silverfort.com.

Silverfort, The Leader in Identity Security.
Silverfort, The Leader in Identity Security.

 

Silverfort, The Leader in Identity Security.
Silverfort, The Leader in Identity Security.