A New Architecture That Outperforms Traditional CPU + GPU Systems by a Wide Margin

SANTA CLARA, Calif. and SEOUL, South Korea, Dec. 8, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — DEEPX, a leader in ultra-low-power on-device AI semiconductors, announced on the 8th the launch of a next-generation AI video analytics platform engineered to break the limits of GPU-centric designs. The solution, which combines DEEPX accelerators and Ampere CPUs, reflects a fundamentally new compute architecture—one that delivers far higher density, lower power consumption, and dramatically superior cost efficiency for large-scale Vision AI deployments.

The new system fuses DEEPX’s DX-H1 Quattro AI accelerator with Ampere’s high-efficiency CPUs, creating an optimized pipeline purpose-built for modern VMS requirements. As the global video management market shifts from storage-focused operations to real-time AI analytics, the industry is confronting the structural bottlenecks of GPU architectures: high heat, excessive power draw, and poor scalability. The DEEPX platform decisively eliminates these limitations, marking a clear departure from conventional GPU-only approaches.

AmpereOne® CPUs handle the rapid decoding of hundreds of high-resolution CCTV streams, while DEEPX’s DX-H1 Quattro is dedicated exclusively to high-density AI inference. This division of labor unlocks extraordinary throughput: a single server can analyze 200+ cameras simultaneously and sustain over 8,000 real-time AI inferences per second. With scalable performance beyond 400 TOPS, the platform is uniquely capable of powering mission-critical infrastructure such as smart cities, video surveillance logistics hubs, and industrial control systems.

The system’s power efficiency is equally disruptive. Whereas traditional CPU + GPU servers routinely exceed 1,200W to achieve similar workloads, the DEEPX platform maintains total system power between 400W and 750W, depending on configuration. This results in a step-change reduction in operational expenses for 24/7 monitoring centers—an increasingly urgent requirement as cities and enterprises scale AI deployments globally. The AmpereOne® architecture delivers exceptional decoding performance with minimal heat and exceptional density, enabling a single server to achieve what previously required entire racks of GPU hardware

Built to support the full spectrum of Vision AI workloads—including YOLO-based object detection, behavior analysis, CLIP-based semantic search, and real-time RTSP encoding—the solution offers unified analytics from edge deployments to hyperscale data centers. With compatibility across major server OEMs such as ASRock Rack, NEXT Computing, Gigabyte, System76, and Supermicro, and seamless integration with leading VMS platforms including Network Optix, ZoneMinder, or your own, customers’ deployment can begin immediately.

Lokwon Kim, CEO of DEEPX, stated, “The combination of the DX-H1 Quattro and AmpereOne® is redefining what’s possible in the global VMS industry. This is the platform that markets facing extreme cost and power pressures have been waiting for.” He added, “We intend to aggressively target multi-billion-dollar markets—including smart cities, video surveillance, transportation, and industrial automation.”

“Ampere processors are engineered to handle intensive analytics workloads and continuous data ingestion while maintaining exceptional power efficiency,” said Jeff Wittich, Chief Product Officer at Ampere. “That combination is crucial for customers deploying secure, reliable video infrastructure across everything from major enterprise deployments to edge-based systems.”

DEEPX plans to accelerate initial deployments across video surveillance, large-scale smart city programs, infrastructure monitoring for manufacturing and logistics, and real-time traffic and security control. Beginning in the first half of 2026, the company will introduce the platform to global enterprise customers through a series of international exhibitions, technical webinars, and roadshows.

From Remote Mining Camps to Global Disaster Relief Shelters, the China-Based Prefab Container House Manufacturer Takes Its Rapid-Deployment Housing Global

FOSHAN, China, Dec. 8, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Guangdong WELLCAMP Steel Structure & Modular Housing Co., Ltd. exhibited full-size expandable camp house units, mountain house and integrated camp solutions at major trade shows across South America, Southeast Asia, and Middle East, generating a new trend for mining, oil & gas, new energy, plantation, disaster relieving, humanitarian & refugees, infrastructure development & plantation sites.

Visitors who attended the Canton Fair this year, or recent leading construction and mining exhibitions, might have witnessed WELLCAMP team presenting Mountain House modules engineered for installation in rugged terrain where conventional equipment is impractical.

That on-the-road narrative reflects WELLCAMP’s evolution: what began as a packed Chinese prefab house supplier to labor camps accommodation for Qatar’s Lusail City in 2014 has grown into a recognized provider for governments, energy companies and disaster-response organizations facing urgent accommodation needs.

From a One-Workshop Operation to Expanding Production Capacity

Ten years ago, WELLCAMP Founder, Siwen Chen was running a prefab house factory out of a 4,000m² production workshop next door to his office.

Today, company-reported milestones show WELLCAMP’s manufacturing footprint expanded through multiple facility projects and joint ventures to exceed 100,000 m² of combined production space. The company also reported significant year-over-year revenue growth of over 60% in 2024, citing increased demand including but not limited to mining camps in Australia, government project for Indonesia’s new capital, and refugee housing alone the GCC, Middle East & Africa Region.

Live Demonstrations Draw Buyers

At exhibition booths, the company’s live demonstrations have been a major draw:

• Folding Container Houses that a small crew can Rapidly deploy in minutes.
• Expandable Camp Houses that ship in a single container and unfold by hands to provide extensive usable space.
• Flat pack and detachable containers designed modular for stacking into multi-story dormitories and site offices or other temporary facilities.
• Mountain House modules engineered for installation in rugged terrain where conventional equipment is impractical for a decent house but not in the form of a container nor need of cement.

Buyers, whether Australian mine operators, French resort developers, or African infrastructure contractors, keep circling back to the same points: lower freight and logistics cost, minimal on-site labor, and structures engineered for demanding climate and geological conditions typical of remote project sites.

Real-World Résumé

Over the past decade WELLCAMP camp solutions have housed workers building Mitsubishi plants in the Caribbean, sheltered families after earthquakes in Japan (NHK did a segment on it) as well as provided disaster relief after floods in Brazil and hurricanes in the Bahamas, and served as backup medical facilities during the pandemic in Guangzhou, Paraguay, and Tanzania. This year alone the company delivered a 60,000 m² oil-field camp across Congo, Nigeria, and Zambia and is finishing an 86,400 m² military dormitory project in Indonesia.

What’s Next

A new 40,000 m² solely-owned factory comes active in 2025, and the company is already adding engineers who speak Spanish, French, and Bahasa Indonesia to work directly with overseas clients.

“Ten years in, we’re still the same team that believes speed and quality don’t have to fight each other,” said Siwen Chen, Founder and Owner of WELLCAMP. “Only difference is now we’re proving it everywhere from the desert to the mountains to downtown disaster zones.”

About WELLCAMP

Guangdong WELLCAMP Steel Structure & Modular Housing Co., Ltd. specializes in manufacturing Folding Container Houses, Expandable Camp Houses, Flat Pack Container Houses, Detachable Container Houses, and many more Integrated Modular Camp Solutions. With more than 20 years of experience, innovative proprietary technologies, and a global project footprint across 110+ countries, WELLCAMP delivers Fast, Reliable, and Efficient housing solutions for: Mining & Construction Camps, Oil & Gas Camp, Disaster Relief & Emergency Shelters, Military Accommodation, Resorts & Temporary Accommodation. WELLCAMP remains committed to Innovation, Cost-Efficiency and Customer-Centered modular solutions.

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Website: https://www.prefab-house.com
Email: siwenchen@chinawellcamp.com

Kevin Cui, Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer of OSL Group, reflecting on the significance of compliance and the company’s future direction

HONG KONG, Dec. 8, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — This December marks a significant milestone: the fifth anniversary of OSL Group’s regulated operations.

Five years ago, when OSL became the first digital asset platform licensed by the SFC in Hong Kong, we established an industry standard through the core principle of “compliance.” Since then, we have navigated multiple market cycles and witnessed digital assets mature from the fringes of experimentation into the mainstream spotlight.

Today, five years on, OSL Group has evolved far beyond a traditional digital asset exchange to become Asia’s leading stablecoin trading and payment platform. This is not just a brand positioning for OSL, but a true reflection of the company’s strategic advancement and where the industry is inevitably heading. We are looking far beyond tickers and trading screens. We are laying foundations for the future of payments, widening the channels for global capital movement and empowering the growth of the real economy.

Bridging Compliant On/Off Ramps

When the world embraces digitization, barriers between fiat and digital currencies still obstruct the free flow of capital. From consumer settlement on e-commerce platforms to large-scale payments in cross-border trading, this phenomenon is just all too common. OSL Group recognises this industry’s pain point. In our new strategic roadmap, we are building and investing to become the preferred compliant, efficient “bridge” connecting the fiat and digital worlds, providing the smoothest compliant on/off ramp services for businesses, financial institutions, and individuals. Whether supporting consumer settlement for cross-border e-commerce or empowering fund transfers in international trade, we can make seamless conversion and instant payment the new standard for the business world.

Since expanding our coverage to payments in 2024, OSL Group has been proactively building: through a compliance-first global strategy combining organic expansions and overseas acquisitions, we have formed a worldwide compliant digital asset trading and payments network. Currently, OSL Group holds or is applying for over 50 licenses and registrations across more than 10 regions, including Hong Kong, Japan, Southeast Asia, Europe, Australia, North America, and Latin America.

Empowering Real Demand in Cross-Border Payments

If our global business layout and licensing represents the construction of this payment bridge, then the key to truly connecting it—bridging the real and digital worlds—is stablecoins. As global regulatory frameworks mature, more companies and institutions are seeking to utilize digital assets like stablecoins to solve pain points such as long settlement cycles, high costs, and low transparency in cross-border payments.

According to a joint research report by Artemis, an international digital asset data infrastructure platform, and several stablecoin payments companies including OSL Group, the cumulative settlement volume of attributable stablecoin payments reached US$136 billion from January 2023 to August 2025. Among payments types, B2B payments demand is the primary growth engine, accounting for nearly two-thirds of the total volume. The annualized growth rate of stablecoin payments overall is even 10 times that of traditional payments.

Becoming the “Compliant Roadbuilder” of the Digital Economy

For OSL Group, embracing stablecoin payments is also a natural choice for our business development. During our five years of regulated operations, the demand for stablecoin trading on OSL platforms has grown steadily. Taking this year as an example, since the beginning of 2025, stablecoin trading has accounted for nearly 70% of total trading volume across OSL platforms. As we expand our payments channels and strategic partnerships, we expect stablecoins to play an even more critical role in OSL’s future trading and payments ecosystem, satisfying merchant needs and empowering the real economy.

Transitioning from operating an exchange to building infrastructure that connects fiat and digital currencies means we have chosen a path of longer-term investment and steadier steps. Looking forward, we will continue to uphold our core values of being “Open, Secure, and Licensed,” working tirelessly to achieve an even more important goal: strategically expanding our compliant digital asset payment business, and acting as the “roadbuilder” between the real world and digital finance.

Five years ago, as Hong Kong’s first compliant, licensed, and listed digital asset exchange, we were the trailblazers driving regulatory development. Five years later, we have become Asia’s leading stablecoin trading and payment platform, dedicated to being the builders of the future digital economy.

Thank you for your trust, support, and companionship over the past five years. For the next five, let us journey together toward a new era of digital finance that is more prosperous, open, and driven by the real economy.

Kevin Cui
Executive Director & Chief Executive Officer
OSL Group

About OSL Group

OSL Group (HKEX: 863) is Asia’s leading stablecoin trading and payment infrastructure that strives to provide compliant and efficient digital financial infrastructure services globally, empowering enterprises, financial institutions and individuals to seamlessly exchange, pay, trade, and settle between fiat and digital currencies. Grounded in the core values of Open, Secure, and Licensed, it is committed to building a more efficient ecosystem that connects global markets and enables instant, seamless and compliant value movement worldwide.

For media inquiries, please contact: media@osl.com 

Disclaimer 

This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute, and shall not be construed as, an offer, solicitation, invitation, recommendation, or inducement to buy, sell, subscribe for, or otherwise deal in any digital assets, securities, or financial products. It does not constitute financial, investment, legal, tax, accounting, or other professional advice and should not be relied upon as such. The views, statements, and information contained herein do not necessarily reflect the official positions or commitments of OSL Group or any of its affiliates. Any descriptions of products, services, promotions, or programmes are for general reference only. Participation in any products, services, or promotions mentioned is subject to applicable terms, conditions, and regulatory requirements. This article may contain forward-looking statements or indicative information. Actual outcomes may differ materially, and OSL Group assumes no obligation to update such information.

• Following the establishment of the integrated R&D center in Hyderabad earlier this year, the company is cultivating a locally self-contained SW hub in the IT-centric city of Bengaluru
• Securing additional top-tier local software talent to enhance the role of its Indian R&D center… Opening specialized branch to diversify R&D operations
• Bengaluru hosts numerous Indian customers… The branch will develop core components tailored for global customers, including infotainment systems

SEOUL, South Korea, Dec. 8, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Hyundai Mobis (KRX 012330) announced on the 8th that it has established a specialized software research branch in Bengaluru, India’s IT hub. The company plans to operate this location as a specialized software research branch alongside its existing integrated R&D center in Hyderabad, established earlier this year, pursuing a dual R&D strategy reflecting regional characteristics.

Located in southwest India, Bengaluru is the administrative capital of Karnataka state and hosts a thriving software ecosystem comprising global IT companies, startups, and research institutions. Hyundai Mobis reportedly selected Bengaluru, known for its excellent software development environment, after reviewing potential additional bases across India to meet growing software R&D demand.

The establishment of this specialized research base tailored to regional characteristics also aims to secure top talent. India’s diverse languages, cultures, and talent pools vary significantly by region, heavily influenced by local industries. Global automakers and automotive suppliers are also trending toward operating branch offices in major Indian cities.

Hyundai Mobis also considered the concentration of many Indian customers in Bengaluru. By operating a branch office there, the company expects to enhance its global order competitiveness by establishing a system to respond swiftly to local customer requests.

Hyundai Mobis plans to utilize the newly established Bengaluru branch as a specialized hub for infotainment software. The Indian automotive market is currently shifting from compact cars to mid-to-large-sized models. As the adoption of high-value-added electronic components, such as Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS), increases, the demand for the necessary software talent has also grown significantly.

The new branch office also enables Hyundai Mobis to adopt a more flexible local R&D strategy. The existing integrated R&D hub in Hyderabad will continue operating as the local R&D headquarters, focusing on establishing software strategies, collaborating with global research centers, and application development. The Bengaluru branch will handle areas closely linked to hardware, such as frameworks that form the foundation for software functionality implementation. By expanding the scope of software development across these two hubs, the company has established a platform development foundation capable of meeting the requirements of local global customers. 

Hyundai Mobis is strengthening its global competitiveness by operating key facilities, including factories and research centers, across India. The company produces modules and core components at its two production hubs in Chennai and Anantapur, while its Gurugram parts hub ensures stable supply of after-sales service parts. Alongside the newly established Bengaluru branch, the integrated research hub in Hyderabad leads software-centric R&D, while Delhi and Chennai host the procurement center and quality center, respectively.

Meanwhile, Hyundai Mobis is diversifying its order portfolio from global customers in India while striving to expand its order intake. It has set an aggressive target to increase the order value from Indian customers by approximately six times by 2028 compared to 2025.

About Hyundai Mobis

Hyundai Mobis is the global no. 6 automotive supplier, headquartered in Seoul, Korea. Hyundai Mobis has outstanding expertise in sensors, sensor fusion in ECUs and software development for safety control. The company’s products also include various components for electrification, brakes, chassis and suspension, steering, airbags, lighting, and automotive electronics. Hyundai Mobis operates its R&D headquarters in Korea, with four technology centers in the United States, Germany, China, and India. For more information, please visit the website at http://www.mobis.com.

Media Contact 
Choon Kee Hwang : ckhwang@mobis.com
Jihyun Han : jihyun.han@mobis.com

SHENZHEN, China, Dec. 8, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Following its strong Kickstarter debut, RoboUP’s new-generation robot mower, the Raccoon 2 SE, has already surpassed 500 backers, reflecting strong demand among small-garden owners. To celebrate, the company is releasing a limited Christmas Surprise Bundle, offering the Raccoon 2 SE with extra blades and boundary ground stakes for a special price of $406.

It’s the kind of practical holiday gift parents truly appreciate. Easy, simple, and designed for stress-free mowing.

• Easy to start, no tech skills needed: No RTK setup, no boundary wire, and even no App required. Users can begin mowing directly by pressing the button on the mower directly.
• Instant, hassle-free mowing: Target Area Mode handles up to 80㎡ with parallel paths, while Spot Cutting Mode delivers a precise 2m×2m squared-spiral pattern (both completely mapping-free).
• Consistent, worry-free results: Auto mapping, scheduled mowing, and auto-return work together to streamline daily lawn care effortlessly.

The Raccoon 2 SE helps busy, dual-income families save time and focus on what matters most, making it a meaningful Christmas gift for those seeking a more relaxed, enjoyable year ahead.

• A tidy yard without extra work: Ride-on-Edge and Edge Mowing reduces and eliminates the need for extra trimming, ensuring clean borders without the manual work.
• Smarter, safer mowing experience: Smart obstacle avoidance helps protect family, pets, and outdoor furniture. The ultra-quiet >56 dB design also ensures the mowing stays non-disruptive.
• Handles your whole yard without supervision: Supports up to three mowing zones, with 36% hill-climbing capability and 80cm narrow-path navigation. This enables smooth, automated coverage for typical home gardens under 500㎡/5,400 sq. ft.

The Raccoon 2 SE Christmas Special Bundle is available until the end of the Kickstarter campaign. Mass production is underway, with first shipments expected in February 2026. The mower comes with a 3-year warranty and 2-year coverage for core components, with repair, replacement, and remote troubleshooting provided as needed. RoboUP service centers are located in Europe and the United States, with the network continually expanding.

This is the final opportunity to secure the Raccoon 2 SE with exclusive holiday perks before prices return to standard tiers. To learn more and claim the Christmas Special while it lasts, join the RoboUP community and visit the campaign page today.

SGS-verified performance results underscore the need for reproducible, third-party testing across the emerging wearable robotics sector

SHENZHEN, China, Dec. 8, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Hypershell, the originator of the outdoor consumer exoskeleton category, today released the industry’s first Consumer Exoskeleton Standards White Paper, establishing a foundational framework for transparent, reproducible, and scientifically rigorous evaluation of wearable mobility devices. The white paper includes newly published, independently conducted and Société Générale de Surveillance (SGS)-verified test results for the Hypershell X Ultra exoskeleton, marking one of the most comprehensive third-party assessments ever completed for a consumer exoskeleton.

Consumer exoskeletons are emerging as the next frontier in wearable technology, which has expanded in the past decade. As a pioneer in consumer mobility technology, Hypershell is a driving force within the burgeoning exoskeleton category and wearable robotics that is built for performance. Its outdoor exoskeletons significantly reduce physical effort during walking, hiking, uphill climbing, and cycling, to enhance human strength and endurance. As consumer adoption of exoskeletons accelerates, Hypershell is playing a critical role in shaping much more than innovation, by advocating for the creation of universally accepted standards, practices, and safety measures for all personal mobility tech manufacturers.

“For the consumer exoskeleton market to reach its full potential, we need evidence-based measures that clearly define safety, performance, and reliability,” said Kelvin Sun, CEO at Hypershell. “Our white paper is a first step in defining how every exoskeleton—not just ours—should be evaluated, tested, and transparently reported.”

Leading the Call for Industry-Wide Standards

Over the past decade, wearables such as smartwatches, earbuds, and glucose monitors have moved from niche tools to daily essentials. Exoskeletons are following a similar trajectory, but with significantlyhigher responsibility: they directly alter human biomechanics, affect cardiovascular load, and promise to enhance mobility for millions of users.

Yet unlike mature industries such as automotive or medical wearables, the consumer exoskeleton sector lacks shared benchmarks, reproducible test protocols, and transparent reporting frameworks.

Hypershell is calling on manufacturers, policymakers, and standards organizations to collaborate on shared standards that ensure:

• Transparent, science-based evaluation of assistive performance
  
• Consistent safety and reliability expectations across brands
  
• Clear, comparable reporting — enabling consumers to understand real-world benefits

“It’s paramount that our industry galvanizes early on and moves together toward standards that protect consumers, build trust, and accelerate innovation,” Sun continued. “These results demonstrate what is possible when products undergo rigorous, independently verified testing, and we believe this level of transparency should become the norm.”

SGS-Verified Testing Demonstrates Measurable Physical Offloading

The Hypershell X Ultra underwent extensive testing at the Experimental Center of the China Institute of Standardization, with results independently verified by SGS, a global leader in testing, inspection, and certification operating more than 2,500 labs across 115 countries.

Key findings include:

• Lower metabolic cost: VO₂ decreased 20.47% on average during uphill walking with the exoskeleton.
• Reduced heart rate: Average heart rate decreased 22.34%, and maximum heart rate decreased 21.60% during uphill activity.
• Lower muscle activation: EMG measurements showed consistent reductions across major lower-limb muscle groups, indicating meaningful offloading of hip and knee flexor and extensor muscles.
• Multi-modal benefits: Assistive effects extended into cycling, with reduced metabolic and cardiovascular load — benefits historically achieved only through e-bikes.

These improvements show how the exoskeleton makes physical activity easier and more accessible for people who want to keep up with family, enjoy outdoor recreation, or reach fitness goals previously out of reach.

Toward Standardized Consumer Exoskeleton Testing

International bodies such as  American Society for Testing Material International (ASTM), International Organization for Standardization (ISO), and French Association Française de Normalisation (AFNOR) have made progress on exoskeleton standards over the past decade. However, most existing work is focused on medical and industrial applications, leaving a gap in consumer-specific protocols.

Hypershell’s white paper proposes the foundation of such a system—detailing clear, reproducible testing methods, reporting guidelines, and performance metrics, including:

• Clear, technically precise test definitions
• Reproducible protocols for VO₂, EMG, and HR testing
• Uniform reporting formats (analogous to automotive industry metrics)
• Industry-wide transparency regarding firmware, hardware, and testing parameters
• Third-party lab certification and open data sharing

The complete set of findings, testing methods, and validated data is available at: [https://hypershell.tech/pages/exoskeleton-industry-standards]

About Hypershell

Founded in 2021, Hypershell is a wearable robotics company focused on expanding human mobility. Its intelligent exoskeletons adapt in real time to terrain, activity, and intention, making movement lighter and more natural. With SGS-certified performance and more than 20,000 units sold worldwide, Hypershell enhances—not replaces—human ability, shaping a future where wearable robotics become as essential as backpacks for exploration, work, and play.

Media Contact:
FINN Partners
Sophie Soeteber
1 (480) 479-5336
Hypershell@finnpartners.com 

SEOUL, South Korea, Dec. 8, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Leading automotive cybersecurity solutions provider AUTOCRYPT announced on December 8, 2025, the launch of “AutoCrypt PKI-Vehicles,” a new next-generation Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) solution supporting ML-DSA, a post-quantum digital signature algorithm. With its announcement, Autocrypt is among the early leaders to commercialize ML-DSA-enabled PKI that can be applied to automotive systems and OEM-specific environments.

The product launch arrives at a critical time as many global industries prepare for the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) standards for post-quantum cryptography (PQC) and evolving security challenges posed by emerging quantum computing technologies.

Autocrypt’s new product supports ML-DSA, and is among the first to be ready for real-world issuance under this certificate framework across automotive environments. ML-DSA was selected by NIST as part of the FIPS 204 Post-Quantum Digital Signature Standard in 2024, and is considered widely as the global cryptographic baseline. The company is affirming its position as a standard-ready security provider for automotive companies who seek to be future-ready.

“The automotive industry is facing an unprecedented shift in cybersecurity,” said Seokwoo Lee, CEO and Co-Founder of Autocrypt. “Quantum computing is redefining the threat landscape, and the industry must act now to future-proof all vehicles. By bringing this product to automotive manufacturers and suppliers, we are optimizing the process of post-quantum adoption without disrupting existing infrastructure. This launch is the beginning of a new standard for quantum-safe automotive cybersecurity.”

AUTOCRYPT plans on showing its future-proof solutions, including AutoCrypt PKI-Vehicles at the 2026 Consumer Electronic Show (CES) in Las Vegas from January 6-9. Meetings are available by reservation only. To learn more, visit autocrypt.io.  

About Autocrypt

AUTOCRYPT is the leading player in automotive cybersecurity. It specializes in the development and integration of security software and solutions for in-vehicle systems, V2X communications, and Plug&Charge, paving the way towards a secure and reliable transportation ecosystem. Its comprehensive suite of automotive cybersecurity testing solutions includes the award-winning AutoCrypt CSTP, which supports automotive OEMs and suppliers in meeting regulatory standards like ISO/SAE 21434, WP.29 UN R155, and CRA.

• $11B acquisition to deliver end-to-end data platform for businesses to connect, process and govern data for applications and AI agents
• Transaction expected to be accretive to adjusted EBITDA within the first full year, and free cash flow in year two, post close

ARMONK, N.Y. and MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., Dec. 8, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — IBM (NYSE: IBM) and Confluent, Inc. (NASDAQ: CFLT), the data streaming pioneer, today announced they have entered into a definitive agreement under which IBM will acquire all of the issued and outstanding common shares of Confluent for $31 per share, representing an enterprise value of $11 billion. Confluent provides a leading open-source enterprise data streaming platform that connects, processes and governs reusable and reliable data and events in real time, foundational for the deployment of AI.

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IDC estimates that more than one billion new logical applications will emerge by 2028¹, reshaping technology architectures across industries. To fuel meaningful outcomes and drive productivity in operations, these applications, as well as AI agents, need access to connected and trusted data – in real time. IBM and Confluent will enable end-to-end integration of applications, analytics, data systems and AI agents to drive intelligence and resilience in hybrid cloud environments.

“IBM and Confluent together will enable enterprises to deploy generative and agentic AI better and faster by providing trusted communication and data flow between environments, applications and APIs. Data is spread across public and private clouds, datacenters and countless technology providers,” said Arvind Krishna, IBM chairman, president and chief executive officer. “With the acquisition of Confluent, IBM will provide the smart data platform for enterprise IT, purpose-built for AI.”

“Since its founding, Confluent has helped organizations unlock the full potential of their data, driving innovation in an increasingly complex IT landscape. We are extremely proud of the work we’ve done in providing clients with a real-time data streaming platform for the next era of technology, including generative and agentic AI,” said Jay Kreps, CEO & Co-founder, Confluent. “We are excited by the potential to join IBM and to accelerate our strategy with IBM’s go-to-market expertise, global scale and extensive portfolio. I look forward to the future we will build together as Confluent becomes part of IBM.”

The real-time nature of Confluent’s platform is critical for organizations as they leverage data living across all IT environments. Confluent addresses the challenges of today’s technology and data landscape. Confluent excels at preparing data for AI, keeping it clean and connected across systems and applications, eliminating silos inherent in agentic AI. In the last four years alone, Confluent’s total addressable market (TAM) has doubled from $50 billion to $100 billion in 2025². Confluent’s real-time data and event streaming capabilities, combined with IBM’s AI infrastructure software and Automation offerings, will better position the companies to capture this opportunity.

Transaction Rationale

• Strategic Fit: Confluent is a natural fit for IBM, consistent with the company’s hybrid cloud and AI strategy. Data and applications are experiencing dramatic growth – by 2028, global data will more than double, and over one billion new applications will emerge. This exponential growth will be amplified by the continued adoption of AI, increasing demands on IT departments. Organizations around the world turn to IBM to simplify, automate and integrate disparate systems. The addition of Confluent will complement IBM’s existing capabilities in its Data and Automation portfolio. Additionally, the acquisition of Confluent represents further commitment to IBM’s 25-year history of open-source innovation and investment, building on the acquisitions of open-source leaders like Red Hat and HashiCorp.
• Strong Synergy Opportunities: The acquisition of Confluent is expected to drive substantial product synergies across IBM’s portfolio – including AI products and services, Automation, Data and Consulting – and accelerate revenue growth by leveraging IBM’s go-to-market reach. The acquisition is also expected to result in significant operational efficiencies through IBM’s scale and best-in-class productivity actions.
• Attractive Financial Profile: The acquisition of Confluent is expected to accelerate IBM’s growth over time. IBM also anticipates that the transaction will be accretive to adjusted EBITDA within the first full year and free cash flow in year two, post close.

Confluent is headquartered in Mountain View, CA and currently has more than 6,500 clients across major industries – more than 40% of the Fortune 500. The company partners and integrates across the technology industry with leaders like Anthropic, AWS, GCP, Microsoft, Snowflake and more. This is consistent with IBM’s approach to deep industry partnership and working across a broad and open technology ecosystem of application providers, ISVs and hyperscalers.

Confluent is built on Apache Kafka®, an open-source data and event streaming platform for data in motion. Apache Kafka enables fast, reliable and scalable data streaming capabilities for analytics, monitoring and event-driven architectures. Confluent’s platform includes Data Streaming, Connectors, Stream Governance, Stream Processing, Tableflow, Confluent Intelligence and Streaming Agents. The platform has flexible deployment options, including:

• Confluent Cloud: A fully managed deployment of Confluent’s data streaming platform. Its serverless Apache Kafka engine powers the most efficient way to deploy and scale real-time data streams in the cloud.
• Confluent Platform: The self-managed deployment of Confluent’s data streaming platform, powered by a cloud-native, enterprise-grade distribution of Apache Kafka.
• WarpStream: A hybrid Bring Your Own Cloud (BYOC) deployment model with the ease of use of a fully cloud hosted solution, but the cost profile, security and data sovereignty of a self-hosted deployment.
• Confluent Private Cloud: Brings a cloud‑native, managed‑service experience to self‑managed, private environments, applying Confluent Cloud’s Kora innovations to on‑prem and private cloud Kafka workloads.

Transaction Details 
Under the terms of the agreement, IBM will acquire all of the issued and outstanding common shares of Confluent for $31 per share in cash, representing an enterprise value of $11 billion. Confluent will be acquired with available cash on hand.

The board of directors of IBM and the board of directors and independent special committee of Confluent have each approved the transaction. The acquisition is subject to approval by Confluent shareholders, regulatory approvals and other customary closing conditions.

Confluent’s largest shareholders and investors, who collectively hold approximately 62% of the voting power of Confluent’s outstanding common stock, entered into a voting agreement with IBM pursuant to which each has agreed to vote all of their common shares in favor of the transaction and against any alternative transactions.

The transaction is expected to close by the middle of 2026.

Investor Briefing:
An investor briefing is available on the Investor Relations website here: https://www.ibm.com/investor/events/ibm-confluent

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.

About Confluent
Confluent is the data streaming platform that is pioneering a fundamentally new category of data infrastructure that sets data in motion. Confluent’s cloud-native offering is the foundational platform for data in motion – designed to be the intelligent connective tissue enabling real-time data, from multiple sources, to constantly stream across the organization. With Confluent, organizations can meet the new business imperative of delivering rich, digital front-end customer experiences and transitioning to sophisticated, real-time, software-driven backend operations.

Press Contacts
IBM:
Tim Davidson, 914-844-7847
tfdavids@us.ibm.com

Confluent:
Justin Dorff, 510-875-9608
pr@confluent.io

Forward-Looking Statements
Certain statements contained in this communication may be characterized as forward-looking under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements involve a number of risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially.

Statements in this communication regarding IBM and Confluent that are forward-looking may include statements regarding: (i) the transaction; (ii) the expected timing of the closing of the transaction; (iii) considerations taken into account in approving and entering into the transaction; (iv) the anticipated benefits to, or impact of, the transaction on IBM’s and Confluent’s businesses; and (v) expectations for IBM and Confluent following the closing of the transaction. There can be no assurance that the transaction will be consummated.

Risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those indicated in the forward-looking statements, in addition to those identified above, include: (i) the possibility that the conditions to the closing of the transaction are not satisfied, including the risk that required approvals from Confluent’s stockholders for the Transaction or required regulatory approvals to consummate the transaction are not obtained, on a timely basis or at all; (ii) the occurrence of any event, change or other circumstance that could give rise to a right to terminate the Transaction, including in circumstances requiring Confluent to pay a termination fee; (iii) possible disruption related to the transaction to IBM’s and Confluent’s current plans, operations and business relationships, including through the loss of customers and employees; (iv) the amount of the costs, fees, expenses and other charges incurred by IBM and Confluent related to the transaction; (v) the risk that IBM’s or Confluent’s stock price may fluctuate during the pendency of the transaction and may decline if the transaction is not completed; (vi) the diversion of IBM and Confluent management’s time and attention from ongoing business operations and opportunities; (vii) the response of competitors and other market participants to the transaction; (viii) potential litigation relating to the transaction; (ix) uncertainty as to timing of completion of the Transaction and the ability of each party to consummate the transaction; and (x) other risks and uncertainties detailed in the periodic reports that IBM and Confluent filed with the SEC, including IBM’s and Confluent’s respective Annual Reports on Form 10-K.  All forward-looking statements in this communication are based on information available to IBM and Confluent as of the date of this communication, and, except as required by law, IBM and Confluent do not assume any obligation to update the forward-looking statements provided to reflect events that occur or circumstances that exist after the date on which they were made.

Presentation of Information
In an effort to provide investors with additional information, IBM has disclosed in this press release the following non-GAAP information:  free cash flow and adjusted EBITDA; which management believes provides useful information to investors.  Refer to Exhibit 99.2 included in the company’s Form 8-K dated October 22, 2025, for further information regarding the use of these non-GAAP metrics.

Additional Information and Where to Find It
This communication may be deemed to be solicitation material in respect of the proposed acquisition of Confluent, Inc. (the “Company”) by International Business Machines Corporation (“Parent”) pursuant to the Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated as of December 7, 2025, by and among the Company, Parent and Corvo Merger Sub, Inc. The Company intends to file a preliminary and definitive proxy statement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) with respect to a special meeting of stockholders to be held in connection with the proposed acquisition. After filing the definitive proxy statement (the “Proxy Statement”) with the SEC, the Company will mail the Proxy Statement and a proxy card to each stockholder of the Company entitled to vote at the special meeting. The Proxy Statement will contain important information about the proposed transaction and related matters. BEFORE MAKING ANY VOTING OR INVESTMENT DECISION, THE COMPANY’S STOCKHOLDERS AND INVESTORS ARE URGED TO READ THE PROXY STATEMENT (INCLUDING ANY AMENDMENTS OR SUPPLEMENTS THERETO) IN ITS ENTIRETY WHEN IT BECOMES AVAILABLE AND ANY OTHER DOCUMENTS FILED BY THE COMPANY WITH THE SEC RELATING TO THE PROPOSED ACQUISITION OR INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE THEREIN BECAUSE THEY WILL CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THE PROPOSED ACQUISITION. Investors and stockholders of the Company may obtain a free copy of the preliminary and definitive versions of the proxy statement once filed, as well as other relevant filings containing information about the Company and the proposed acquisition, including materials that are incorporated by reference into the Proxy Statement, without charge, at the SEC’s website (https://www.sec.gov) or from the Company by going to the Company’s Investor Relations Page on its website (https://www.confluent.io).

¹ *Source: IDC, 1 Billion New Logical Applications: More Background, doc #US51953724, April 2024
² Source: Confluent Investor Day Presentation – https://investors.confluent.io/static-files/436f13c5-91cc-4ce7-9c5d-75db958cf9a9