The European specialty pharmaceutical company establishes a unified digital data foundation to enable future agentic orchestration

BOSTON, Dec. 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — TraceLink, the largest end-to-end digital network platform for intelligent orchestration of the supply chain, today announced that Neuraxpharm, a European specialty pharmaceutical company focused on the treatment of central nervous system (CNS) disorders, has gone live on the TraceLink network with Multienterprise Information Network Tower (MINT), powered by Orchestration Platform for Universal Solutions (OPUS).

The Challenge: Fragmented Systems and Manual Processes Across a Multi-Partner Supply Chain
To reduce product lead times, improve orchestration between CMOs, 3PLs, and customers, and avoid lost sales and increased warehouse costs, Neuraxpharm required a more agile, transparent, and scalable supply chain network for real‑time collaboration across its global partners.

Managing more than 3,000 SKUs across over 100 markets, the company faced increasing complexity in coordinating production, logistics, and procurement activities with hundreds of partners operating on different ERP systems and communication tools. Essential supply chain information—such as purchase orders, delivery confirmations, and shipping updates—was historically exchanged through emails, spreadsheets, and phone calls. These challenges created pockets of operational inefficiency, affecting lead times, warehouse costs, and real-time visibility. Manual oversight added extra steps and increased the likelihood of minor delays or discrepancies, which could influence product availability and net sales.

From Hours to Minutes: MINT Enables Real-Time, Standardized Data Exchange Across Partners 
With MINT, Neuraxpharm has unified its diverse partner ecosystem through a single network-based architecture that digitalizes key processes and enables mission-critical data—such as forecasts, purchase orders, and confirmations—to flow in real time directly between ERP systems, ensuring that all parties operate from one source of truth.

After the first live implementation phase, Neuraxpharm shared that internal demand forecasts—previously exchanged manually—are now automatically transferred to the CMO’s ERP system within minutes of internal approval, significantly reducing turnaround time and minimizing the risk of manual discrepancies.

“Product availability and reliable patient supply are our top priorities, and the reliance on manual processes was slowing our ability to act on real-time information,” said Burghard Burczyk, Chief Technology Officer at Neuraxpharm. “TraceLink’s MINT standardizes data exchange across our partners, eliminating manual steps and giving our teams end-to-end visibility to focus on improving service quality and patient outcomes.”

Faster, No-Cost Partner Onboarding Through Business-to-Network, Integrate-Once™ Linking
A central driver in Neuraxpharm’s selection of TraceLink was the B2N Integrate-Once™ model, which enables partners to link just once to the TraceLink network, eliminating the need to maintain multiple integrations, set up new point-to-point connections, or manage evolving data formats. This streamlined approach provides no-cost access to more than 291,000 authenticated trading partners worldwide.

“For our CMOs and suppliers, participation is effortless and free,” Burczyk added. “Once linked, partners can exchange data not only with Neuraxpharm but with any other company on the TraceLink network. This creates long-term value across the entire ecosystem and allows partners to scale alongside us.”

This model also significantly reduces IT resource strain and has full support from Neuraxpharm’s IT and leadership teams, who view the MINT‑enabled digitalization strategy as a natural complement to the existing tech stack.

Accelerating the Path to Agentic Orchestration
Looking beyond supply chain digitalization, Neuraxpharm sees MINT as fundamental to its AI‑driven forecasting and decision-making roadmap. By linking partners on a single network, the company is creating a consistent, real-time data layer that machine learning and AI tools require to function effectively.

“The standardized, validated data exchanged through MINT supports our AI initiatives for forecast accuracy and data analysis,” Burczyk explained.

“Organizations like Neuraxpharm demonstrate what the future of the supply chain looks like—integrated, collaborative, and guided by real-time data and intelligence,” said Shabbir Dahod, President and CEO of TraceLink. “The companies that will lead the next era are those investing in network-based data foundations that enable AI to anticipate issues, automate decision-making, and ensure medicines reach patients without disruption.”

About TraceLink
TraceLink Inc. is the largest end-to-end intelligent supply chain platform for life sciences and healthcare, enabling end-to-end orchestration by linking more than 291,000 healthcare and life sciences entities through its Business-to-Network Integrate-Once™ network. Leading companies trust TraceLink to deliver complete global digitalization, visibility, and traceability of healthcare products, ensuring that every patient receives the medicines they rely on, safely, securely, and on time. 

About Neuraxpharm Group
Neuraxpharm is a leading European specialty pharmaceutical company focused on the treatment of the central nervous system (CNS), including both psychiatric and neurological disorders. It has a unique understanding of the CNS market built over 35 years. Neuraxpharm is constantly innovating, with new products and solutions to address unmet patient needs and is expanding its portfolio through its pipeline, partnerships, and acquisitions. The company has c.1,000 employees and develops and commercializes CNS products through a direct presence in more than 20 countries in Europe, two in Latin America, one in the Middle East, and globally via partners in more than 50 countries. Neuraxpharm is backed by funds advised by Permira. Neuraxpharm manufactures many of its pharmaceutical products at Neuraxpharm Pharmaceuticals (formerly Laboratorios Lesvi) in Spain. For more information, please visit https://www.neuraxpharm.com

SAN MATEO, Calif., Dec. 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — AI infrastructure company EverMind today released results from its unified, production-grade evaluation framework designed to assess real-world memory performance. Under this standardized protocol, the company’s flagship engine, EverMemOS, delivered best-in-class outcomes across the LoCoMo and LongMemEval benchmarks, cementing its position as a leading memory engine for next-generation AI agents.

An Open Standardized Framework for Real-World Memory Evaluation

The evaluation framework was developed to address a critical bottleneck in the AI industry: the absence of consistent, transparent methods to measure memory quality. Today’s agents rely on a fragmented landscape of memory tools, often evaluated using disparate datasets and metrics, making cross-system comparison virtually impossible. EverMind’s framework establishes a controlled testing environment where systems are benchmarked under identical conditions, ensuring fair, reproducible, and actionable analysis. Within this rigorous structure, EverMemOS achieved the highest scores, establishing new performance benchmarks for long-horizon interactions.

Architectural Advances Behind EverMemOS

Four core technical innovations drive the system’s success:

• Categorical Memory Extraction: Sorts memories into distinct taxonomies—such as situational context, semantics, and user profiling—to decouple information while preserving semantic integrity.
• MemCell Atomic Storage: Embeds each memory unit with rich metadata (timestamps, source, tags, and relational links), functioning analogously to biological memory engrams.
• Event Boundaries: Replaces rigid token-based slicing with thematic continuity, defining “events” across conversations to create human-interpretable memory segments.
• Multi-Level Recall: Employs a dual-system approach—fast retrieval for simple queries and multi-hop reasoning for complex tasks—mirroring the collaboration between the prefrontal cortex and hippocampus in the human brain.

Setting New Standards in Long-Horizon AI Memory

The impact of these innovations is quantified in the results. EverMemOS achieved a score of 92.3% on LoCoMo, with a remarkable cross-evaluation reproducibility rate of 92.32%.

Notably, EverMemOS is currently the only memory system to outperform large models utilizing full-context inputs—all while operating with drastically fewer tokens. This outcome challenges the prevailing assumption that “more context is always better.” The evaluation demonstrates that excessive context often introduces noise and dilutes attention (“lost-in-the-middle” phenomenon).

EverMemOS embodies a paradigm shift: high-quality memory requires not only precise remembering but also precise forgetting. By acting as an intelligent attention filter, the system reduces cognitive load, directing the model’s focus solely to critical information. This reframes memory from a passive archive into an active mechanism that guides reasoning, shapes identity, and enables continuity.

The Future of Intelligent Infrastructure

The implications extend beyond benchmark scores. As long-term memory becomes foundational to AI, it is emerging alongside Model Parameters and Tool Use as the third pillar of modern intelligence infrastructure. Future agents will evolve from isolated chat sessions into coherent, continuously learning entities capable of maintaining context and building long-term relationships.

EverMind’s release of this evaluation framework marks an inflection point for the field. As AI progresses toward deeper autonomy, robust long-term memory will define the next chapter of intelligent systems.

Detailed Resources:

• Evaluation Framework & Results: https://evermind.ai/blogs/a-unified-evaluation-framework-for-ai-memory-systems 
• GitHub Repository: https://github.com/EverMind-AI/EverMemOS/tree/main/evaluation.

About EverMind

EverMind is redefining the future of AI by solving one of its most fundamental limitations: long-term memory. Its flagship platform, EverMemOS, introduces a breakthrough architecture for scalable and customizable memory systems, enabling AI to operate with extended context, maintain behavioral consistency, and improve through continuous interaction.

To learn more about EverMind and EverMemOS, please visit:

Website: https://evermind.ai/

GitHub: https://github.com/EverMind-AI/EverMemOS

X: https://x.com/EverMindAI 

Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/EverMindAI/ 

LAS VEGAS, Dec. 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Hexcal, the innovative leader in premium ergonomic standing desks, smart workstations, and professional desk accessories, returns to CES 2026 with its comprehensive lineup. Under the theme “Design the Future. Work Inspired.”, Hexcal is highlighting its smart standing desks, the flagship Hexcal Studio all-in-one workstation, and an ecosystem of ergonomic desk accessories designed to enhance productivity, reduce clutter, and create inspiring, health-focused workspaces.

CES 2026 Booth Information

• Location: Venetian Expo, Level 2, Halls A–D, Booth #51166
• Dates: January 6–9, 2026
• Hours: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM PT

Key Exhibits at CES 2026

Hexcal Studio – The Premier All-in-One Ergonomic Workstation

Hexcal Studio is a premium monitor stand and all-in-one desktop system, integrating power management for multiple devices, patented cable management, and immersive LED lighting. Designed for creators, designers, and remote workers, Hexcal Studio transforms home office setups and creative studio environments with a clean, organized, and inspiring workspace. An upgraded model with new color will be showcased at CES2026.

Hexcal Elevate Standing Desk – Advanced Height-Adjustable Solutions

Hexcal’s standing desks provide adjustable height control, smart ergonomic features, and flexible sit-stand options for office productivity. Ideal for hybrid offices, remote work, and healthy work environments, the desks support efficient workflows and modern office ergonomics.

Premium Ergonomic Desk Accessories
Hexcal offers a wide range of desktop accessories to complement any workspace:

• Desk Mat Bundle (Magnetic Design + Ergonomic Wrist Support)
• Single Monitor Arm for Screens up to 35″
• Heavy-Duty Monitor Arm for Ultrawide Displays up to 57″
• Modular Desk Organizers and Cable Management Solutions

These products help professionals create organized, stylish, and functional office spaces while improving workflow efficiency and workspace aesthetics.

Celebrating Global Desk Setup Culture: WDSF 2026 (World Desk Setup Festival)

In addition to its product showcase, Hexcal will also highlight its global community initiative — WDSF 2026 (World Desk Setup Festival), a creative desk setup competition launched by Hexcal to celebrate the intersection of workspace design, technology, and personal expression.

WDSF brings together creators, designers, and professionals from around the world to share how they build inspiring, functional workspaces that reflect their workflows and lifestyles. Through community participation, brand collaborations, and curated awards, WDSF has become a platform for discovering emerging trends in modern desk culture and redefining what the future workspace can look like.

About Hexcal

Hexcal specializes in premium office furniture, ergonomic desk solutions, and workspace accessories. Founded by a team of engineers, designers, and architects, Hexcal creates modern office solutions that empower professionals to maximize productivity, enhance creativity, and optimize their work environment.

Hexcal products are designed for home offices, creative studios, and corporate workspaces, redefining the future of workspaces and elevating desk organization to a new level.

Connect with Hexcal

• Official Website: https://www.hexcal.com
• X: https://x.com/hexcalofficial
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hexcal_official
• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@hexcalofficial
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/hexcal

Media & Press Kit

Download the CES 2026 Press Kit (high-res images, spec sheets, product videos): https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1XYwdMPS3YJO0GBvDAtENJq29k17Uic4I?usp=drive_link

Media Contact

Desmond Wu
Global Sales Partner
Email: info@hexcal.com
Visit Booth #51166 at CES 2026 to explore the future of ergonomic workspaces.

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TAIPEI, Dec. 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — VIVOTEK has successfully deployed a unified smart security solution across Kitakobushi Resort’s properties in Shiretoko, a UNESCO World Natural Heritage site in Japan, enhancing safety, streamlining monitoring operations, and significantly improving overall operational efficiency while preserving the resort’s pristine natural environment.

The project highlights how integrated smart security solutions can be effectively deployed in complex, environmentally sensitive resort environments.

Background

Evolving Resort Operations in Harmony with Nature

Kitakobushi Resort operates multiple distinctive properties in Shiretoko, Hokkaido – a UNESCO World Natural Heritage site since 2005. Their portfolio includes a large resort hotel overlooking the Sea of Okhotsk, a forest retreat, private cottages, and a historic hotel with over 60 years of operation – all showcasing the region’s stunning landscapes and local charm.

As Shiretoko grew in popularity, maintaining a consistently safe and comfortable environment across multiple dispersed properties became increasingly important. This demand prompted a comprehensive review of the resort’s aging surveillance infrastructure.

Challenges

Towards Smarter, Unified, and More Efficient Video Management

As visitor numbers continued to rise, expectations for safety and operational efficiency increased across Kitakobushi Resort’s dispersed properties. The limitations of the resort’s aging, siloed surveillance system became particularly evident at its two flagship properties: Kitakobushi Shiretoko Hotel & Resort and KIKI Shiretoko Natural Resort – where modernization became a strategic priority.

The resort faced three critical challenges:

• Upgrading aging infrastructure: The resort’s existing cameras and NVR had served reliably for many years, but an upgrade became essential to maintain smooth operations.
• Unifying scattered monitoring operations: With several properties to oversee, each facility’s video was previously monitored separately, limiting operational efficiency and making management more complex. The resort wanted to enable remote monitoring, allowing staff to view live footage from anywhere without needing to be on-site.
• Maximizing coverage while controlling costs: Comprehensive coverage across facilities required numerous cameras spanning public spaces, parking areas, and back-of-house operations, yet keeping the system cost-effective remained an important consideration.

The resort sought a solution that could modernize infrastructure, unify operations, and maximize value while achieving smart upgrading within budget constraints.

Solutions

Smart Video Integration for a Safer, More Connected Resort

As a global leading security solution provider, VIVOTEK was selected for its proven reliability, performance, and strong local support in Japan. The solution deployed 58 VIVOTEK network cameras across key areas at Kitakobushi Shiretoko Hotel & Resort and KIKI Shiretoko Natural Resort, with centralized management through two NVR-Pro units powered by System K’s SK VMS.

Strategic camera deployment included:

• SD9161-H (17 units): This PTZ camera, installed throughout hotel interiors and parking areas, offers 10x optical zoom and flexible pan-tilt-zoom capabilities. Staff can effortlessly monitor wide areas and zoom in on points of interest in real time — all without leaving the office.
• FD9369 (41 units): Compact and discreet, this dome camera was installed mainly indoors, preserving the resort’s natural ambiance while delivering reliable, cost-effective performance.

By unifying all 58 cameras into a single management platform, the resort gained complete visibility across both properties. The centralized system streamlines daily monitoring, reduces patrol labor, and enables faster response to on-site needs. Staff can now monitor multiple facilities from a single interface, significantly improving overall operational efficiency.

Result and Customer Feedback

Making Resort Operations Smarter and Guest Experiences Safer

The VIVOTEK solution has transformed resort operations, enabling centralized monitoring, real-time flexibility, and enhanced safety.

Key Improvements:

• Streamlined multi-facility management: Staff can now monitor multiple properties from a single interface. This unified system eliminates the need to check each facility separately, simplifying operations and boosting overall efficiency.
• Flexible monitoring with PTZ cameras: The SD9161-H PTZ cameras allow staff to pan, tilt, and zoom in real time from any location, reducing the effort required for routine monitoring.
• Seamless aesthetic integration: The compact FD9369 dome cameras blend discreetly into the resort’s interior, preserving the natural ambiance while delivering reliable performance at a cost-effective price.
• Enhanced safety and guest experience: By combining advanced video technology with centralized management, the resort ensures a safe, seamless, and welcoming experience for both staff and guests.

Customer Insights:

• “Based on System K’s recommendation, we explored and selected VIVOTEK due to its stability, intuitive interface, and excellent value. VIVOTEK offers strong warranty support, reliable performance, and an easy-to-manage system. Integrating all cameras with the NVR-Pro platform allows us to manage multiple properties in one place, greatly improving daily operations.” – Chief Digital Officer (CDO), Kitakobushi Resort
• “VIVOTEK offers an impressive balance of high functionality and affordability. With strong local support and ongoing firmware updates, the system continues to deliver reliability and satisfaction.” – Sales Representative, System K (VIVOTEK Distributor)

Learn More: https://www.vivotek.com/news_center/successful_cases/665

–  Two awards recognize excellence in workplace culture and business management

MELBOURNE, Australia, Dec. 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Startek®, a digital-first global customer experience (CX) solutions provider, announced that in 2025, Startek Australia has been recognized as a winner for Employer of Choice and as an ABA100® Winner for Business Excellence in The Australian Business Awards. The two awards recognize the organization’s achievements in people practices and business excellence.

Employer of choice recognition

Startek Australia has been recognized as a winner for Employer of Choice in The Australian Business Awards. This recognition honors organizations that excel in creating positive and supportive work environments that enable employees to achieve their full potential.

The Employer of Choice category evaluates effective recruitment, engagement and retention strategies, the cultivation of a high-performance culture anchored in core values, leadership development and professional growth programs, and initiatives that promote employee well-being and work-life balance. The recognition reflects Startek Australia’s ongoing commitment to fostering a progressive and people-first workplace.

Business excellence recognition

Separately, Startek Australia has been recognized as an ABA100® Winner for Business Excellence [BXA] in The Australian Business Awards. The Australian Business Award for Business Excellence recognizes organizations that have successfully implemented initiatives demonstrating excellence in business management.

The Business Excellence category acknowledges strong leadership, governance, strategic execution, innovation and performance management. This recognition highlights Startek Australia’s ability to translate strategy into consistent and measurable business outcomes.

“Receiving these distinct recognitions reflects our focus on striking a perfect balance between people and performance,” said SM Gupta, Chief People Officer, Startek. “We remain committed to building a progressive workplace where our people can thrive and succeed while strengthening our business foundations to deliver long-term value for our clients.”

Together, these awards reinforce Startek Australia’s position as an organization that prioritizes both employee experience and business excellence.

About Startek

Startek® is a global leader in customer experience management, delivering comprehensive digital transformation and CX solutions. With over 35 years of expertise, Startek empowers businesses across diverse industries to create memorable, personalized customer interactions. Operating in 14 countries with a team of 38,000 plus associates, Startek is committed to connecting brands with their customers through innovation, empathy and operational excellence. To learn more, visit www.startek.com and follow us on LinkedIn@Startek.

MÖNCHENGLADBACH, Germany, Dec. 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — As 2025 draws to a close, Tradewind Finance, an international trade finance provider, is marking the completion of its 25th anniversary year with a renewed focus on the future. After a quarter of a century supporting exporters, importers, manufacturers and other businesses with working capital and risk protection, the company is celebrating a year of solid growth and continued impact on global trade.

Founded in 2000 in Germany, Tradewind set out with a clear mission: to help suppliers bridge cash flow gaps and equip them with the tools to trade securely across borders. What began with receivables-based financing for textile suppliers in Turkey selling to European importers has since evolved into tailored trade finance structures for companies around the world operating in more than 20 industries.

Today, Tradewind continues to purchase receivables, unlock cash tied up in invoices and help businesses manage extended payment terms, all while navigating increasingly complex supply chains and trading environments. In 2025, the firm further strengthened its presence in key markets and expanded relationships with companies seeking flexible alternatives to traditional bank financing.

Looking back on 25 years – and ahead to what’s next

Over the past 25 years, Tradewind has built a footprint across four continents, reaffirming its on-the-ground, relationship-driven approach to supporting businesses where they operate. Its core proposition remains the same: combining financing, credit protection and collections in one comprehensive trade finance solution designed to enhance working capital, reduce risk and enable secure cross-border trade.

“Reaching the end of our 25th anniversary year is both a milestone and a moment of reflection,” said Ansgar Hütten, Executive Director at Tradewind. “We’re incredibly proud of the trust our customers have placed in us – from fast-growing exporters entering new markets to manufacturers supplying critical goods around the world. Their ambitions have shaped our evolution as a company and continue to inspire us as we plan the next chapter.”

Throughout financial crises, Covid-19, geopolitical uncertainty, shifting trade policies and recurrent supply chain disruptions, Tradewind has focused on one constant: providing reliable liquidity so that its customers can pursue growth, maintain operations and honor commitments to their own partners and employees in both strong and challenging market conditions.

Supporting businesses where trade finance is needed most

Tradewind’s growth strategy continues to focus on strengthening its presence in markets where companies seek greater access to trade finance, particularly in emerging and fast-developing economies. The company remains committed to supporting sustainable trade and incorporates ESG considerations into its risk assessment and operational practices, aligning with clients that are building resilient, future-ready supply chains.

“Thanks to diligent financial planning and teams that put our customers’ needs first, we can look back on 25 years of impact with pride,” said René Pastor, CEO of Americas and Europe. “At the same time, we see immense opportunity ahead – from digital tools that make cross-border financing more efficient, to new sectors and regions where we can help close the trade finance gap. Our ambition is to contribute positively for the next 25 years, not only to our customers and our own organization, but to international trade as a whole.”

To mark the anniversary, Tradewind has also produced a short video that highlights how the company started, the challenges it helps businesses solve and the role it plays in enabling secure international trade today.

As Tradewind concludes its anniversary year, the company extends a special thank you to its customers: the businesses behind trend-setting apparel, critical metals, premium beverages, consumer goods and many other products that keep global commerce moving.

“It’s an honor to support our customers with personalized trade finance that not only strengthens their financial position, but also helps them realize their full potential as companies,” Pastor added.

Visit the website of Tradewind to learn more about its export factoring and other trade finance services.

About Tradewind Finance

Founded in 2000, Tradewind Finance maintains a network of offices around the world, including in Bangladesh, Bulgaria, China, Hong Kong SAR, Hungary, India, Pakistan, Turkey, the UAE and the USA, in addition to its headquarters in Germany. By combining financing, credit protection and collections into a single suite of trade finance products, Tradewind delivers streamlined, flexible and best-in-class services to exporters and importers worldwide.

Contact: Carel van Waesberghe – Head of Marketing at Tradewind Finance, marketing@tradewindfinance.com