HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 5 March 2026 – Southco has introduced a new heavy-duty rotary latch solution designed with dual triggers. This latest R4-50 Rotary Latches engineered to secure the reliability and robust for the heavy-duty equipment in challenging environments.
R4-50 Dual Actuator Rotary Latch
The new R4-50 Rotary Latch provides the heavy-duty performance that modern machinery demands, to tackles vibrations, safety-risking accidental releases, and complex access delays in rough environments.
Engineered for demanding conditions, the R4-50 delivers:
Independent interior and exterior actuation – making it easier and safer to enter and exit equipment cabs.
A pre-loaded interior hand lever – purpose-built for high-impact environments, reducing noise and vibration while ensuring smoother, more reliable operation.
Accidental actuation prevention – minimizing unintended movement to keep operators secure and equipment protected.
Flexible release options – including remote actuator connection via cable or rod, or direct push release, to meet different cab design needs.
Southco’s R4 Rotary Latch series is highly durable, and is available in a variety of configurations that meet customer needs with little to no modification, including compact mechanical and electromechanical designs made of durable materials suitable for any environment. R4-50 Rotary Latches with Dual Triggers are compliant with FMVSS 206 impact standards, IP65 dust and water intrusion standards, EN 45545-3 fire protection standards, as well as applicable vibration standards.
As a heavy-duty upgrade to Southco’s trusted R4 Rotary Latch line, the R4-50 with Dual Triggers combines operator safety, rugged durability, and simplified access in one cost-effective system. The latch is also compatible with Southco AC actuators, offering OEMs a low-investment, high-value option for enhancing their cab entry solutions. Global Product Manager Cynthia Bart adds, “The new R4-50 Rotary Latch with Dual Triggers offers a complete, highly versatile cab door entry system for use in heavy-duty construction and agricultural vehicles. The latches are compatible with Southco AC Actuators, allowing designers to quickly and affordably upgrade their existing designs.”
For more information about the functionality of R4-50 Rotary Latches, please visit southco.com or email the 24/7 customer service department at info@southco.com Hashtag: #Southco
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About Southco
Southco, Inc. is the leading global designer and manufacturer of engineered access solutions. From quality and performance to aesthetics and ergonomics, we understand that first impressions are lasting impressions in product design. For over 75 years, Southco has helped the world’s most recognized brands create value for their customers with innovative access solutions designed to enhance the touch points of their products in transportation and industrial applications, medical equipment, data centers and more. With unrivalled engineering resources, innovative products and a dedicated global team, Southco delivers the broadest portfolio of premium access solutions available to equipment designers throughout the world.
On its 30th Anniversary, Zoho Corporation exceeds milestone of 150 million users
SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 5 March 2026 – Zoho Corporation, a global technology company, today marked its 30th anniversary with the announcement of two major company milestones. Zoho Corporation, consisting of Zoho, ManageEngine, Qntrl, and TrainerCentral, is now a trusted technology provider to more than one million paying customers and more than 150 million users globally. Today’s announcement follows significant YoY customer (32%) and revenue (20%) growth in 2025.
Zoho Corporation would foremost like to thank every one of its customers, big and small, whose loyalty and support has had an outsized impact on the company’s foundation, growth, and future success. To honor that commitment, Zoho Corporation is shining a light on a few dedicated customers, whose success it is proud to have helped support.
“‘What made us stick with Zoho for so long is consistency and trust. Zoho continues to invest in its platform with a clear long-term vision, not short-term trends. The products are stable, well integrated, and designed to support real business needs, which allows us to confidently recommend Zoho to our clients year after year,” said Alexon Garcia, Technical Delivery Manager, Devtac, Philippines. “As Zoho turns 30, we would like to thank the people building the products. Your focus on privacy, value, and practical innovation truly sets Zoho apart in the market. It shows that the company is built for the long run and not driven by hype.”
“For almost a decade of using Zoho Desk and Zoho SalesIQ, we have seen a huge improvement in the way we handle tickets and access reports, enabling our team to make faster, data-driven decisions. Over time, Zoho has naturally become an integral part of our daily operations because it is easy to use, reasonably priced, and continues to evolve based on real feedback from its users. A big thank you to the Zoho team for building such a powerful SaaS platform—we look forward to continuing to grow together in the years to come,” said Wildan Zubaidi, VP of Customer Experience, PT Biznet Gio Nusantara, Indonesia.
“During periods of rapid business expansion and operational complexity, particularly when organizations needed to move from fragmented systems to integrated digital platforms, Zoho played a critical role. Solutions such as Zoho CRM, Creator, Analytics, and Finance applications enabled faster decision-making, improved visibility, and operational resilience, especially during times of disruption and digital transformation. These moments reinforced Zoho’s value not just as a software provider, but as a strategic enabler,” said Henry Soo, Founder, DataDevelop Consulting Ltd., Hong Kong.
Recent customers to Zoho Corporation include: In the United States, Rapid Response Monitoring and Synergy Home Care; In India, Mercedes-Benz India, Force Motors, Joyalukkas and Union Bank of India; in the UK/European Union, Flora Food Group, Handl Tyrol and Atout France; in Middle East-Africa, Al-Ahli Saudi FC and Al Qadsiah FC; in LATAM, Grupo Gonher; and in Brazil, Creditas and Editora Globo.
“Being bootstrapped, private, and built entirely in-house makes Zoho an outlier among competitors,” says Sridhar Vembu, Co-founder and Chief Scientist, Zoho Corporation. “But vendors don’t need our help, businesses do, which is why delivering customer value has, for 30 years, been Zoho Corporation’s North Star. Before any innovation, strategy, or guiding principle becomes a product, pivot, or policy, it must first affirm the question, ‘Will this help businesses?’ We are incredibly grateful that companies around the world have responded so positively to our customer-first approach over the past three decades, and will continue to meet the evolving needs of businesses with powerful, scalable, and affordable solutions.”
To learn more about the unique growth stories of Zoho Corporation’s customers over 30 years, visit here.
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About Zoho Corporation
With 60+ apps in nearly every major business category, Zoho Corporation is one of the world’s most prolific technology companies. Zoho is privately held and profitable with more than 19,000 employees globally with headquarters in Austin, Texas and international headquarters in Chennai, India. Zoho APAC HQ is located in Singapore. For more information, please visit: www.zoho.com/
Zoho respects user privacy and does not have an ad-revenue model in any part of its business, including its free products. The company owns and operates its data centers, ensuring complete oversight of customer data, privacy, and security. More than 150 million users around the world, across hundreds of thousands of companies, rely on Zoho everyday to run their businesses, including Zoho itself. For more information, please visit: https://www.zoho.com/privacy-commitment.html
HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 5 March 2026 – Know Your Customer Limited (“Know Your Customer”), a recognised expert in automated business verification solutions today announced its collaboration with DBS Bank (Hong Kong) Limited (“DBS Hong Kong”) to support its pioneering digital banking transformation, by address the rising need for automated, efficient onboarding and the often manual, cumbersome SME processes. This collaboration marks a big leap in SME onboarding automation by transforming DBS Hong Kong’s digital onboarding through simplifying and automating critical business KYC procedures.
Leveraging Know Your Customer’s cutting-edge digital compliance platform, DBS Hong Kong will gain real-time access to comprehensive business verification data — including instant retrieval of official company documents and automatic identification of complex ultimate beneficial ownership (UBO) networks across more than 140 jurisdictions.
This AI-powered automation addresses the traditionally manual and cumbersome SME onboarding processes by streamlining the end-to-end business KYC process, efficiently verifying corporate structures and ownership, reducing manual effort and accelerating onboarding timelines. The result is significantly enhanced operational efficiency and a faster, more seamless onboarding experience for DBS Hong Kong’s business customers.
[Lareina Wang, Head of SME Banking, DBS Bank Hong Kong] said,
” At DBS Hong Kong, we are dedicated to reimagining the customer onboarding experience through continuous digital innovation. By engaging Know Your Customer, we leverage advanced technology to streamline CDD workflows, delivering faster service to our customers. This collaboration also represents a major advancement in automating SME onboarding processes that have historically been complicated and manual, solidifying SME banking position of DBS in the market of Hong Kong. “
Claus Christensen, CEO and Co-Founder of Know Your Customer, added,
“Our service provided to DBS Hong Kong exemplifies how financial technology can simplify complex onboarding challenges. With our global data coverage and AI-powered automation, we empower DBS Hong Kong to accelerate KYC processes and provide business customers with an unrivalled onboarding journey. Together, we are shaping the future of digital banking.”
In recognition of its visionary digital strategy, DBS Hong Kong was named Asia’s Best Digital Bank in 2025 by Euromoney. The bank also continues to lead digital innovation, evidenced by over 70% of Hong Kong SMEs already integrating or exploring AI and digital technologies as part of their operations, according to its recent SME survey.
This transformative collaboration underscores DBS Hong Kong’s unwavering commitment to innovation and delivering safe and trusted digital onboarding solutions in Asia’s rapidly evolving financial landscape.
Hashtag: #KnowYourCustomer
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About DBS Bank (Hong Kong) Limited
DBS is a leading financial services group in Asia with a presence in 19 markets. Headquartered and listed in Singapore, DBS is in the three key Asian axes of growth: Greater China, Southeast Asia and South Asia. The bank’s “AA-” and “Aa1” credit ratings are among the highest in the world.
Recognised for its global leadership, DBS has been named “World’s Best Bank” by Global Finance, “World’s Best Bank” by Euromoney and “Global Bank of the Year” by The Banker. The bank is at the forefront of leveraging digital technology to shape the future of banking, having been named “World’s Best Digital Bank” by Euromoney and the world’s “Most Innovative in Digital Banking” by The Banker. In addition, DBS has been accorded the “Safest Bank in Asia” award by Global Finance for 17 consecutive years from 2009 to 2025. In 2026, DBS won the “Triple A award – Best Digital Customer Onboarding Experience – Hong Kong”
DBS provides a full range of services in consumer, SME and corporate banking. As a bank born and bred in Asia, DBS understands the intricacies of doing business in the region’s most dynamic markets.
DBS is committed to building lasting relationships with customers, as it banks the Asian way. Through the DBS Foundation, the bank creates impact beyond banking by uplifting lives and livelihoods of those in need. It provides essential needs to the underprivileged, and fosters inclusion by equipping the underserved with financial and digital literacy skills. It also nurtures innovative social enterprises that create positive impact.
With its extensive network of operations in Asia and emphasis on engaging and empowering its staff, DBS presents exciting career opportunities. For more information, please visit www.dbs.com.
About Know Your Customer Limited
Know Your Customer Limited is an award-winning RegTech company specialised in next-generation business verification solutions for financial institutions and regulated organisations worldwide. For teams struggling with inefficient client due diligence and onboarding processes, Know Your Customer offers an intuitive digital compliance workspace that combines unmatched real-time registry data, covering over 140 countries, seamless integrations, and AI-powered smart automation. This streamlined approach transforms the compliance function at its core, allowing customers to customise their solutions by selecting only the functionalities they need, all accessible via a robust REST API.
Founded in Hong Kong in 2015, with a local presence in Singapore, Dublin, London, and Shanghai, Know Your Customer has built a global customer base across 11 verticals and 18 jurisdictions. The company also maintains a wide network of technology and data partners, ensuring high-quality entity data and enhanced compliance processes for its customers.
World Class Leaders Set to Champion Innovation Across Fintech’s Most Prestigious Awards
BANGKOK, THAILAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 5 March 2026 – Money20/20, the world’s leading fintech show and the place where money does business, today announces the return of The Money Awards for its second year, following strong industry engagement and the momentum of its inaugural program. The Money Awards honor and celebrate the companies, innovations, and partnerships shaping the future of finance, recognizing outstanding achievements across the global financial technology sector.
The awards, which debuted in 2025, have quickly become one of the industry’s most‑watched benchmarks for innovation and meaningful impact.
Building on that momentum, the 2026 program expands its global reach and deepens its commitment to spotlighting organizations that are transforming industries and driving the next wave of financial innovation. Judging is conducted through a rigorous, merit‑based process led by a diverse panel of leaders from fintech, banking, payments, venture capital, and technology. The global award ceremony will take place at Money20/20 USA in Las Vegas on Sunday, October 18.
“The Money Awards were built with one clear goal: to set a global standard for what excellence in fintech actually looks like,” said Grania Chesterton, VP of Awards at Money20/20. “What makes them different is who decides. Our Jury Presidents and Global Jury are the operators, founders and innovators building this industry in real time. To be recognised by them isn’t just a win, it signals to the market, your peers and the world that your work truly matters.”
This year’s program centers on five main award categories that reflect the priorities shaping the future of financial services.
At the top is The Diamond Award category, the program’s highest honor, celebrating the most transformative achievement in global fintech.
The Startup category follows with two tracks: Early Stage and Growth Stage, recognizing founders at pivotal moments in their journey.
The Banking, Payments, and Partnerships & Strategic Alliance categories round out the program, spotlighting excellence across the core pillars driving the industry forward.
Each category is led by a distinguished Jury President representing global expertise across financial services and technology. An independent Global Jury will join them and evaluate submissions through a transparent, multi‑stage process, including online assessments and in‑person deliberations at Money20/20 USA in October 2026.This year’s Jury Presidents include:
Diamond Award Category: Leading the program’s most prestigious category, Mary Ellen Iskenderian, President & CEO, Women’s World Banking, brings decades of global influence in financial inclusion to her role as Jury President for the Diamond Award category.
“The Money Awards 2026 come at a time of rapid industry transformation, where innovation must be both bold and inclusive. The Diamond category sets the highest standard, recognizing work that not just advances financial services but also revolutionizes what is possible. I am honored to lead this year’s Jury and to celebrate organizations that are elevating global standards for outstanding achievement and meaningful progress.” said Mary Ellen Iskenderian, President & CEO, Women’s World Banking.
Startup (Early Stage & Growth Stage): Overseeing the Startup category, Osama Bedier, Investment Partner, NYCA Partners, draws on his deep experience as a founder, operator, and investor to champion the next generation of fintech innovators.
“Every decade or so, a technology shift reshapes how money moves — from the web, to mobile and now to AI. The most important breakthroughs rarely start inside large institutions; they begin with founders willing to rethink first principles. The Money Awards 2026 shine a spotlight on those founders and teams pushing our industry into its next era. Leading the Early & Growth Stage jury gives me the chance to champion the bold ideas, the hard‑won progress, and the extraordinary execution that will determine the future of money. It’s a privilege to recognize the people who are not just imagining what comes next, but actively creating it” saidOsama Bedier, Investment Partner, NYCA Partners.
Banking: Shruti Patel, EVP, Business Banking; Chief Product Officer, U.S. Bank, leads the Banking category and draws on her experience building products and leading U.S. Bank’s business banking solutions portfolio.
“Banking is evolving rapidly, and it is essential to develop solutions that build trust, boost resilience, and deliver real value to customers. I am honored to chair the Banking jury for 2026 and look forward to recognizing innovators who demonstrate what purposeful and ambitious modern banking can achieve. The Money20/20 Money Awards celebrate the visionaries reshaping financial services—from digital pioneers to those expanding access and opportunity to help drive economicgrowth. We’ll be recognizing institutions that prove modern banking can be both technologically sophisticated and deeply human-centered.” Said Shruti Patel, EVP, Business Banking; Chief Product Officer, U.S. Bank
Payments: As Jury President for the Payments category, Dave Excell, Founder, Featurespace, a Visa Solution, leverages his pioneering work in fraud and risk technology to spotlight breakthroughs shaping global money movement.
“The payments ecosystem stands at a pivotal moment where innovation, security, and customer experience must converge to create truly holistic solutions. As technology reshapes how we transact, the need for adaptive, real-time fraud detection has never been greater. I’m excited to serve as Jury President for the Payments category at the Money Awards, where we’ll celebrate the pioneers driving this evolution. We’ll be recognizing companies that understand what drives the best payment experiences to make them accessible to all.” said Dave Excell, Founder, Featurespace, a Visa Solution
Partnerships & Strategic Alliance: Leading the Partnerships & Strategic Alliance category, Garry Sien, Chief Innovation & Solutions Officer, International, Ant Digital Technologies, brings a global innovation lens shaped by his work driving Ant Digital Technologies’ international strategy.
“The Money Awards 2026 highlight just how much collaboration fuels progress across the global financial ecosystem. Partnerships and strategic alliances are where vision turns into real‑world impact, bringing together diverse strengths, shared ambition, and the willingness to build something superior to what any one organisation could achieve alone. I am proud to lead this year’s Jury as we recognize the cross‑industry collaborations that are creating new value, accelerating AI innovation, and moving financial services forward worldwide.” said Garry Sien, Chief Innovation & Solutions Officer, International, Ant Digital Technologies.
The program will conclude with the announcement of the 2026 Money Awards Trophy winners at Money20/20 USA. Additional recognition moments at Money20/20 Europe and Money20/20 Asia will provide global visibility for honorees. Winners will receive a bespoke trophy and year‑round exposure across Money20/20’s platforms, including exclusive speaking opportunities, media coverage, investor visibility, and access to global networking at all Money20/20 events.
Applications for entries are now open. For details on categories, judging criteria, and entry instructions, visit www.money2020.com/awards.
Hashtag: #Money20/20
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Smart Tech Korea 2026: Asia’s Rising Gateway for AI, Robotics, and Next-Gen Tech Innovation
SEOUL, South Korea, March 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — STK 2026 (The 15th Smart Tech Korea), South Korea’s leading B2B technology platform, will take place from June 10 to 12, 2026, marking the exhibition’s largest footprint to date. The 15th edition will highlight transformative technologies reshaping global industries—ranging from AI and robotics to cloud, digital logistics, autonomous manufacturing and advanced security solutions.
As an “Only B2B” event, STK 2026 is shaping up to be one of Asia’s most influential platforms for AI and emerging technologies. The 2026 edition positions the show as a gateway to the wider Asian tech market, spotlighting South Korea’s rapidly growing tech ecosystem. In line with its theme, “The Tech Nexus: A Connected Technology Ecosystem Across the Industrial Value Chain,” the event puts AI at its core—showcasing technologies that span enterprise transformation to consumer applications.
STK 2026 will bring together six major shows that map the full landscape of next-generation technology. AI & Big Data Show covers enterprise AI, generative AI, big data, and cloud platforms, while Secu-Show focuses on cybersecurity and data protection. Robot Tech Show highlights service and industrial robots, along with automation systems used across logistics and manufacturing. Smart Tech Show introduces advances in digital healthcare, spatial computing, autonomous mobility, and quantum tech. Retail & Logis Tech Show spotlights AI-driven retail and logistics innovation. Completing the lineup, AI Factory Expo integrates Industrial AI, AI Manufacturing, and AI PowerGen to demonstrate end-to-end AI automation across production and energy systems.
Alongside the exhibition, STK 2026 will present TechCon 2026, a global conference focused on the future of intelligent industries. Centered on the theme “The Intelligent Age,” TechCon 2026 will gather experts in Robotics, AI, and Quantum to share global trends, research insights, and real-world applications, reinforcing STK’s evolution into a knowledge-driven technology platform.
The event will also include programs such as Business Matchmaking, NexTech Unpack, and the Networking Reception, all designed to accelerate global connections and position STK as a key bridge for companies entering the Asian tech market.
Additional information about the exhibition and its programs is available on the official STK website. Early-bird exhibitor applications are open until February, and attendee pre-registration runs through late May, giving global tech companies and visitors a clear window to secure their spot at one of Asia’s key technology events in 2026.
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SINGAPORE, March 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Jack’s Place, Singapore’s pioneer steakhouse, officially commemorates its 60th anniversary this year. Since opening its doors in 1966, the restaurant has become one of Singapore’s most well-loved steakhouses for generations of families and friends. To celebrate this landmark “Diamond Year,” Jack’s Place is launching a series of high-profile culinary collaborations, nostalgic events, and a roving SGD6 lunch campaign designed to thank the community that has supported the brand for six decades.
Bi-Monthly Guest Series: Chef Heman – Guest Chef for March & April 2026
Elevating the dining experience for the anniversary year is a new Bi-Monthly Promotion series. For March and April, Jack’s Place is proud to feature Guest Chef Heman, aka Iron Man Chef. Known for his culinary artistry, Chef Heman joins as a special guest for the 60th anniversary celebrations, commemorating this important milestone.
For this promotion menu, Jack’s Place celebrates their classic heritage with a Surf & Turf Classics menu for diners to enjoy a memorable meal experience.
From classic N.Z. Tenderloin Steak with Seafood à la King (with signature baked potato & seasonal vegetables), Lobster Thermidor (baked in-shell with creamy mushroom & cheese, served with buttered rice & mesclun salad), Seafood Au Gratin with Mac & Cheese (with mesclun salad) to Slipper Lobster Thermidor with Striploin or Chicken Steak (both served with signature baked potato & mesclun salad).
JP60 Roving SGD6 Lunch Deal: A Moveable Feast
One of the highlights of the anniversary launch is the JP60 SGD6 Lunch Deal campaign. Throughout the two-month launch period, Jack’s Place will offer its Signature Set Lunch (from Daily Specials category), for only $6.00++ at one participating outlet on the announcement.
Campaign Mechanics:
To keep the celebration dynamic, each outlet will be featured once during the campaign on either a Tuesday or Thursday. The featured locations will be revealed one week in advance on Jack’s Place social media platforms, encouraging fans to look out for digital updates to catch the deal.
1st Week Launch Schedule (11am – 5pm):
Tuesday, 10 March 2026: Featured at the Anchorpoint outlet.
Thursday, 12 March 2026: Featured at the NEX outlet.
The SGD6 Menu Features:
Tuesdays: Roasted Half Spring Chicken with Sambal Sauce or NZ Striploin with Cranberry Balsamic Sauce
Thursdays: Grilled Double Cheese Chicken Chop or NZ Striploin Steak with Rosemary Peppercorn Sauce.
In addition, Jack’s Place is offering a 20% off promo appetisers with every order of a promo main course.
COMING UP THIS YEAR
The 60th-anniversary calendar is filled with exclusive experiences scheduled for the coming months:
BRANDING CAMPAIGN: Building on its legacy, the brand is rolling out a refreshed concept, with more revitalized outlets slated to launch in the coming months.
MEMORABILIA NIGHT: A commemorative celebration inviting guests to bring their Jack’s Place memorabilia in honour of the brand’s milestones since 1966.
JOIN THE CELEBRATION: Ongoing bi-monthly guests features, and seasonal promotions will be announced throughout 2026.
Celebrating a 60-Year Journey
What began in 1966 with Mr. Say Lip Hai at a humble pub on Killiney Road has grown into a national legacy.
For 60 years, Jack’s Place has been a trusted destination for celebrations, milestones, and everyday dining moments shared across generations.
Today, Jack’s Place marks its 60-year milestone, extending heartfelt gratitude to its loyal patrons who have been an integral part of its journey.
Join the Celebration.
#JP60 #JacksPlaceSG #JPPepperdine
For the latest updates on the roving lunch deals, Jack’s Place 60th Anniversary Celebrations and upcoming events, visit www.jacksplace.com.sg and its social media platforms.
These exclusive offers are available at all Jack’s Place Restaurants islandwide.
Also available for diners at Eatzi Gourmet Steakhouse & Bistro, the Halal-certified sibling restaurant of Jack’s Place – located at SAFRA Yishun.
Established in 1966, Jack’s Place is the trusted favourite known for its Western food. It all started when Mr. Say Lip Hai arrived in Singapore from Hainan Island and started as a cook boy with the British troops in Sembawang. There he learned how to prepare the perfect roast beef and Yorkshire pudding.
Having tasted one of Mr Say’s now famous meals, a British housewife suggested he start a catering business with her husband, Jack Hunt, in his pub at Killiney Road, Jack’s Place, which he started in 1966. Mr Say agreed and commenced that partnership in 1968. Shortly afterwards, Jack Hunt sold his share of the business, but his namesake ‘Jack the Chef’ still runs the kitchen today!
Today, Jack’s Place is the trusted favourite for family and friends to enjoy great value sizzling steaks, speciality meals, and sumptuous cakes. Jack’s Place is committed to serving quality food and creating memorable dining experiences in a cheerful and cosy environment for our guests.
JP Pepperdine is a group of restaurants that started with the popular Jack’s Place Steakhouse in 1966, followed by Eatzi Gourmet divisions (Steakhouse, bakery, and catering) and Yeh Ting.
What inspires JP Pepperdine is to create a unique experience for their guests. Interestingly, it is a lesson that they take from the kitchen itself. Drawing on the admirable qualities of pepper, JP Pepperdine aspires to spice up the dining experience in all ways, big and small. In big ways, JP Pepperdine will be adventurous, sizzling up the F&B scene with fresh concepts and food creations. In small ways, JP Pepperdine dedicates itself to delighting its patrons through its food, service, and ambience, so they are now the JP Pepperdine Group, named after that extraordinary spice itself.
In all that JP Pepperdine does, quality and value will always be their benchmarks. They hope that the guests take home with them a lingering fondness and the knowledge that for the price they pay, they have much more in return.
Vancouver, British Columbia – Newsfile Corp. – March 4, 2026 – Railtown AI Technologies Inc. (CSE: RAIL) (OTCQB: RLAIF) (“Railtown” or the “Company“), a Canadian-based AI developer tools and agentic orchestration company, announces the appointment of three highly respected Canadian business leaders to the Company’s Advisory Board: Pat Horgan, Michael Nobrega, and John Ruffolo. These individuals join Mike Lazaridis, co-founder of Research in Motion (BlackBerry), whose addition to Railtown’s Advisory Board was previously announced.
The appointments significantly strengthen Railtown’s enterprise, institutional, and capital markets expertise as the Company attempts to accelerate the commercialization of its AI developer platform and agent-based orchestration technologies.
Advisory Board Appointments
Pat Horgan
Mr. Horgan spent his entire professional career at IBM, retiring in 2017 as Chief Operating Officer of IBM Canada. During his tenure, he was responsible for the successful implementation of major AI and high-performance computing initiatives in collaboration with the Government of Ontario and the Federal government. Mr. Horgan’s experience in enterprise technology deployment and public-private innovation partnerships is expected to bring strategic insight to Railtown’s AI infrastructure and enterprise engagement strategy.
“Railtown demonstrates the strength of Canadian innovation and highlights the depth of AI talent and companies in the national ecosystem,” commented Mr. Horgan.
Michael Nobrega
Mr. Nobrega is the former President and Chief Executive Officer of the Ontario Municipal Employees Retirement System (OMERS), one of Canada’s largest pension funds with more than $100 billion in assets under management. He also previously served as President and CEO of OMERS’ wholly owned subsidiary, Borealis Infrastructure Management Inc.
Mr. Nobrega’s extensive leadership in institutional capital management and long-term investment strategy provides Railtown with seasoned governance and capital markets perspective. “Digital sovereignty for any country is critical to its independence and transactions with other countries,” said Michael Nobrega. “Railtown’s core expertise provides a solution to emerging concerns from Canadian governments, businesses and others about the country’s digital sovereignty.”
John Ruffolo
Mr. Ruffolo is the Founder and Managing Partner of Maverix Private Equity, a private equity firm focused on technology-enabled growth and disruption investment strategies. He chairs the Investment Committee, guides the strategy of the firm, is deeply involved with fundraising and sourcing and leading investment opportunities, particularly within the technology industry. Mr. Ruffalo is also the Founder of OMERS Ventures and Co-Founder and Vice Chair of the Council of Canadian Innovators.
“I’m excited to join Railtown’s Advisory Board at a defining moment for AI-driven software development. Railtown is building the tools that will power the next generation of intelligent applications, and I look forward to supporting its growth and impact,” noted Mr. Ruffolo.
Leadership Appointment
Railtown would also like to announce that Dr. Tom Corr, the co-founder of AI Partnerships Corp., the Company’s recently acquired subsidiary, will be joining Railtown in an official capacity as Director of Corporate Development.
Dr. Corr previously served as President and Chief Executive Officer of the Ontario Centres of Excellence for 10 years, where he played a pivotal role in advancing commercialization initiatives and strengthening industry-academic collaboration across Ontario’s technology sector. Prior to that, he held the joint positions of President and CEO of the Accelerator Centre at the Waterloo Research and Technology Park, and Associate Vice President of Commercialization at the University of Waterloo.
Dr. Corr brings extensive experience in innovation strategy, venture development, and technology commercialization. In his new role, he will support Railtown’s corporate growth initiatives, strategic partnerships, and expansion across enterprise and institutional markets.
Strengthening Canada’s AI Ecosystem
“This announcement is a further reflection of Railtown’s mission to build out a truly Canadian end-to-end AI development ecosystem,” said Cory Brandolini, Founder and CEO of Railtown. “As a Canadian technology company, we are proud to work closely with other Canadian technology providers to create a sovereign AI ecosystem that develops talent, drives innovation, and retains world-class capabilities right here in Canada. The addition of Pat, Michael, John, and Tom strengthens our leadership as we continue to deliver on this vision.”
About Railtown
Railtown AI Technologies Inc. builds AI developer tools and agentic frameworks that power the next generation of intelligent applications. Its Platform — including real-time ingestion (Railengine), agent development frameworks (Railtracks ADK), and advanced observability (Conductr) — helps teams build, deploy, and operate AI agents with confidence and at scale.
This news release contains forward-looking statements relating to the future operations of the Company and other statements that are not historical facts. Forward-looking statements are often identified by terms such as “will”, “may”, “should”, “intends”, “anticipates”, “expects” and similar expressions. All statements other than statements of historical fact included in this release, including, without limitation, statements regarding the future plans and objectives of the Company, the commencement of trading of the Company’s common shares on the CSE, are forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. There can be no assurance that such statements will prove to be accurate and actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from the Company’s expectations are risks detailed from time to time in the filings made by the Company with securities regulators.
Readers are cautioned that assumptions used in the preparation of any forward-looking information may prove to be incorrect. Events or circumstances may cause actual results to differ materially from those predicted, as a result of numerous known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors, many of which are beyond the control of the Company. As a result, the Company cannot guarantee that any forward-looking statement will materialize, and readers should not place undue reliance on any forward-looking information. Such information, although considered reasonable by management at the time of preparation, may prove to be incorrect and actual results may differ materially from those anticipated. Forward-looking statements contained in this news release are expressly qualified by this cautionary statement. The forward-looking statements contained in this news release are made as of the date of this news release and the Company will only update or revise publicly any of the included forward-looking statements as expressly required by Canadian securities law.
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Collaboration targets real-time on-device generative AI rendering for mobile devices and creative tools, optimized for performance and efficiency across device tiers.
BARCELONA, Spain, March 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — TECNO, the AI-driven technology brand, today revealed its Edge-Side AIGC Preview Concept Technology at MWC 2026, developed in collaboration with Arm, the industry’s highest-performing and most power-efficient compute platform. The partnership brings real-time, on-device generative AI to mobile devices and creative applications, while delivering significant efficiency gains that help scale these advanced experiences across various device tiers.
Edge-Side AIGC Preview Concept Technology
As generative AI moves from novelty to everyday utility, mobile access is being shaped by practical constraints, such as connectivity, latency and device processing power. Creative workloads are compute-intensive, many experiences rely on continuous internet access, and even minor latency can disrupt the user experience while photo editing or framing. Sustained AI processing also impacts device performance.
Edge AI is a key pillar of TECNO’s broader AI strategy. TECNO has slimmed down complex algorithms and large models, improving efficiency through tailored solutions built on the Arm® compute platform. The result is real-time preview generation at 30fps, a split-screen interface making outputs more tangibly felt, and overall system performance improvements. Moreover, the preview experience utilizes 100% on-device AI, ensuring consistency regardless of network connectivity.
“Generative AI creativity only matters to users if the feedback is instant. We’re optimizing the on-device pipeline so creators can preview, iterate, and produce without waiting. This enables a real-time, immersive experience that delivers better user satisfaction, stronger compatibility across device tiers, and ultimately makes TECNO’s already-advanced imaging technologies even more compelling and intuitive,” said Minjie Chen, PhD, Head of Imaging Algorithms Department, TECNO.
Real-Time, Split-Screen Preview at 30fps
TECNO undertook deep, low-level code construction and introduced a customized Style Transfer Preview technology that uses algorithmic optimization to reduce screen flickering and jitters commonly seen in traditional solutions. By migrating the inference pipeline to the Arm CPU, the Style Transfer Preview is real-time at 30fps and ensures a fluid split-screen viewfinder experience. As users move the camera, the viewfinder updates instantly, enabling immediate preview and confident composition without delay.
Model efficiency is another key focus. TECNO has compressed models to run fully offline on smartphones while preserving artistic fidelity. This model compression enhances practical utilization of the Arm CPU for compute-intensive tasks such as image restoration, ensuring stable performance ready for everyday use.
The Edge-Side AIGC Preview Concept Technology leverages advanced Armv9 CPU capabilities, seamlessly accessed through Arm Kleidi™AI. By leveraging the Armv9 CPU’s specialized i8MM (Int8 Matrix Multiplication) instructions through KleidiAI, the collaboration accelerates core machine learning (ML) operations across mainstream frameworks. This synergy delivers 30% faster and more efficient AI compute, providing the robust foundation necessary for real-time, low-latency creative experiences.
“As generative AI moves from the cloud to the edge, the smartphone becomes the most important AI device in people’s lives,” said Steve Raphael, Senior Director, Smartphone Segment, Edge AI at Arm. “Armv9 CPUs deliver the sustained performance and efficiency required for real-time, on-device AI. Together with TECNO, we’re showing that advanced creative experiences can run fully offline and at scale – bringing immersive, instant creativity to users everywhere.”
As the industry shifts from cloud-first AI to edge-first creativity, TECNO is advancing on-device generative AI to reduce friction such as latency, buffering, and inconsistent performance. Through ongoing collaboration with Arm, the company aims to bring generative AI experiences—once confined to workstations—directly onto smartphones through on-device optimization and platform-level efficiency, making next‑generation creativity accessible to more users.
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As a global innovative technology brand with operations in over 70 markets, TECNO has been committed to revolutionizing the digital experience in global emerging markets, relentlessly pushing for the perfect integration of contemporary, aesthetic design with the latest technologies and AI. TECNO offers a wide range of smartphones, smart wearables, laptops and tablets, smart gaming, HiOS operating systems and smart home products. Guided by its brand essence of “Stop At Nothing”, TECNO is committed to unlocking the newest technologies and AI-powered new experiences for forward-looking individuals, inspiring them to never stop pursuing their best selves and their best futures. For more information, please visit TECNO’s official site: www.tecno-mobile.com.
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