TORONTO, Nov. 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Maropost, the leading unified commerce platform provider, announced the release of Maropost Commerce Cloud, a powerful addition to the brand’s suite of products for ecommerce and retail merchants, built as part of its Unified Commerce platform.

Maropost Commerce Cloud enables ecommerce businesses to manage storefronts, massive product catalogs (1M+ SKUs), inventory, pricing, orders, fulfillment, and customers from a single solution.

Built for speed, convenience, and scalability, Maropost Commerce Cloud gives ecommerce merchants full control and visibility across all their stores and channels, helping them simplify operations, scale faster, and drive higher ROI – all without the complexity of disjointed systems.

Key features of Maropost Commerce Cloud:

• Rapid storefront creation: Build best-in-class, branded storefronts quickly using an intuitive drag-and-drop builder and pre-built templates – with no coding or developer support required.
• Simplified inventory management: Gain complete visibility and control over inventory across all channels and locations. All data automatically syncs to reduce stock outages and overages.
• Optimized checkout experience: Drive conversions and cut cart abandonment with a clean, streamlined checkout that offers real-time shipping rates and flexible payment options.
• Cross-channel marketing: Launch targeted campaigns across email, SMS, and Meta through direct integration with Maropost’s Marketing Cloud, featuring built-in A/B testing tools.
• Operational excellence: Maintain smooth operations across multiple stores and regions with tools that manage complex catalogs, inventory, orders, shipping, and returns with real-time visibility.

“We’re giving ecommerce merchants one intelligent platform to manage every aspect of their operations,” said Ross Andrew Paquette, CEO and founder of Maropost. “From storefront to fulfillment, Commerce Cloud offers the speed, visibility, and control so merchants can scale smarter.”

To learn more about how Maropost Commerce Cloud is helping ecommerce businesses optimize operations and scale faster, visit the Commerce Cloud page.

About Maropost

Maropost offers a truly unified commerce platform for mid-market ecommerce merchants and retailers. Built on unified customer data and enterprise-grade infrastructure, it provides a fully connected suite of solutions for ecommerce, merchandising, retail, marketing automation, and customer service.

Since its founding in 2011, Maropost has supported ecommerce and retail businesses across North America, Australia, and Europe. Trusted by over 5,000 global brands – including Luxottica, Mercedes-Benz, Seiko, Intersport, and Fujifilm – Maropost has earned recognition on Deloitte’s Technology Fast 500 and G2’s industry leaderboards.

Learn more at maropost.com.

DUBAI, UAE, Nov. 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Bybit, the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, announced the launch of the Trailing Matrix: Trail & Trade, an engaging and rewarding event offering eligible trading bot users the opportunity to share up to 200,000 USDT in prizes.

From now until December 4, 2025, the Trailing Matrix event invites Bybit traders to step into the Trailing Matrix by creating and utilizing Bybit’s advanced Trading Bots, including Futures Grid and Spot Grid configurations. Successful participants can earn rewards in two ways: lucky draw opportunities and points-based reward mechanisms.

1. Lucky Draw – 50,000 USDT Prize Pool

Traders can unlock lucky draw chances by completing specific trading volume milestones with both Futures Grid and Spot Grid bots. Qualifying tasks include achieving trading volumes ranging from $700 to $10,000 across different bot types. Each task will earn the user one Lucky Draw Ticket.

2. Tasks for Points – Up to 150,000 USDT in Prizes

Eligible users may also accumulate points by completing tasks for a share of the prize pool. The points system rewards trading activity through four mechanisms: bot trading volume without the Trailing feature (0.3x multiplier), bot trading volume with the Trailing feature (0.5x multiplier), daily total equity (0.1x multiplier, capped at 200,000 points), and trading count (15x multiplier, capped at 4,500 points).

Accumulated points determine the proportional share of the prize pool, with a minimum threshold of 25,000 points required for reward eligibility.

Trading bots enable traders to automate strategies and execute orders with precision in fast-moving crypto markets. Bybit’s advanced toolkit and broad product range provide the resources needed to help users refine trading approaches and advance digital asset expertise.

Registration is required. Terms and conditions apply. For details on participation rules and eligibility, users may visit: The Trailing Matrix: Trail & Trade

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About Bybit

Bybit is the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, serving a global community of over 70 million users. Founded in 2018, Bybit is redefining openness in the decentralized world by creating a simpler, open and equal ecosystem for everyone. With a strong focus on Web3, Bybit partners strategically with leading blockchain protocols to provide robust infrastructure and drive on-chain innovation. Renowned for its secure custody, diverse marketplaces, intuitive user experience, and advanced blockchain tools, Bybit bridges the gap between TradFi and DeFi, empowering builders, creators, and enthusiasts to unlock the full potential of Web3. Discover the future of decentralized finance at Bybit.com.

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HONG KONG, Nov. 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — How is artificial intelligence revolutionising diagnostic experiences? How can robotics enhance surgical precision? How far are we from achieving universal access to medical AI? What are the latest trends and future directions in medical technology development? These hotly debated topics, which have captured widespread social attention, were comprehensively addressed by dozens of leading industry experts at the 3rd CREATE Symposium, hosted by the Centre for AI and Robotics (CAIR), Hong Kong Institute of Science & Innovation (HKISI), and Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS).

On October 27, the second day of the symposium continued the momentum set on day one, with stimulating academic exchanges and inspiring cross-sector dialogues. Discussions centred around the integration of engineering with healthcare, as well as the global expansion of medical technology. The forum served as a dynamic platform for exploring the pathways to industrialising medical technology and promoting intelligent healthcare worldwide, igniting engaging conversations among participants.

In his welcome remarks, Prof Gaofeng MENG, Deputy Director of CAIR, highlighted the importance of the CREATE Symposium as a vital platform for global medical technology collaboration. He noted that Hong Kong’s unique position, coupled with its innovation-driven approach, has become a catalyst for fostering deeper ties between China and the international community. “CREATE” is not merely the theme of this forum, but also a collective vision — one that seeks to push the boundaries of medical technology and contribute to the global advancement of healthcare.

In his opening remarks, Prof Hui HAN, Vice President of Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, shared insights into the hospital’s pioneering efforts in the digital transformation of healthcare. These included the joint release with CAIR of a laryngoscope diagnostic model and the clinical retrospective validation of the “EchoCare” ultrasound model in the hospital’s obstetrics and gynaecology department. Prof Han emphasised that artificial intelligence has become a crucial driving force for the future of healthcare, stating that by deepening its application in clinical settings, it can significantly enhance both medical service efficiency and patient experience.

Prof Tat-Ming Danny CHAN, Clinical Associate Professor (Honorary) & Head of Division of Neurosurgery at the Department of Surgery, CUHK, delivered a keynote titled “The Global Clinical Challenges: Feeding, Bleeding and Washing”. He presented detailed clinical case studies and global data to explore three major global challenges in healthcare: accurate placement of nasogastric tubes, precise assessment of intraoperative blood loss, and standardising surgical cleaning processes. Prof Chan highlighted that AI technology is key to overcoming these clinical issues and called for closer collaboration between AI and medical teams, aiming to drive continuous improvements in global healthcare safety.

Prof Chwee Ming LIM, Head and Senior Consultant of Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Director of Department of Clinical Translational Research, Singapore General Hospital, Associate Professor, Duke NUS Medical School, delivered a compelling keynote on “Al Applications for Head and Neck Cancer”. He shared his latest breakthroughs in early cancer screening, imaging analysis, and surgical assistance, offering clinical insights into how these technologies are transforming patient care. Prof Lim highlighted that successful clinical translation relies on interdisciplinary collaboration, especially at the crossroads of medicine, engineering, and information science. Only by combining expertise across these fields can we expedite the transition of innovative technologies from the lab into real-world clinical applications, scaling them to improve patient outcomes on a global scale.

Prof Yongping ZHENG, Henry G. Leong Chair Professor of Biomedical Engineering, Director of Research Institute for Smart Ageing at PolyU, delivered an insightful talk on “AI for Enhancing Neuromuscular Ultrasound Imaging”. He presented his team’s latest breakthroughs, including the “sonomyography” (SMG) and other innovative technologies, showcasing the vast potential of combining AI with ultrasound for neuromuscular imaging, dynamic monitoring, and personalised healthcare. Prof Zheng emphasised that in the future, AI will become as fundamental and ubiquitous as electricity and the internet, and researchers should focus on specific problems, harnessing AI to create truly transformative solutions that can revolutionise medical practice.

Following this, a distinguished panel of experts shared their latest research and practical experiences. Prof Chee-Kong CHUI, Tenured Associate Professor at the Department of Mechanical Engineering, National University of Singapore, Dr Calvin MAK, Chairman of Innovation Committee and Smart Hospital Management Committee, Kowloon Central Cluster, Deputy Chief and Consultant Neurosurgeon, Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Prof Xinwu CUI, Director of Ultrasound Imaging Department, Chief Physician and Professor, Tongji Hospital affiliated to Tongji Medical College of Huazhong University of Science & Technology, Prof Ziyi CHEN, Deputy Director of Department of Neurology, Chief Physician and Professor, First Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Prof Lei DU, Chief Physician and Professor at the Department of Anaesthesia, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, and Prof Kun QIAN, Co-founder and Chief Medical Officer of SenseCare, also shared their expertise. Their presentations offered a wealth of innovative ideas and solutions from multiple disciplines and sectors, broadening the horizons for interdisciplinary collaboration and industrial integration. These insights will undoubtedly shape the future direction of the healthcare industry, fostering collaboration between academia, medicine, and technology.

Additionally, the Symposium featured a series of engaging activities at the Hong Kong Science Park, including the CAIR Exhibition Hall tour, a sub-forum on the integration of medicine and engineering, and discussions on the global expansion of enterprises. These events were diverse and dynamic, not only highlighting cutting-edge technologies but also offering participants an excellent opportunity to explore pathways for industrialisation and exchange international insights.

During the CAIR Exhibition Hall tour, attendees had the opportunity to explore a range of groundbreaking technologies. These included the next-generation medical AI large model CARES 3.0, the EndoVision·Pulmonary from the First Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, the EndoVision·otolaryngology from Qilu Hospital in Shandong, the EchoCare Ultrasound Model, AI-enhanced augmented reality digital humans, embodied intelligent ultrasound robots, intraoperative low-field MRI imaging systems, real-time medical physical simulation platform–PRIME, operating room spatial understanding systems, and flexible robotic systems for minimally invasive brain surgery. Guests engaged in in-depth discussions with the developers regarding the performance, clinical applications, and market potential of these technologies. These conversations provided valuable insights and recommendations for advancing the translation of these innovations into practical, industry-ready solutions.

During the session on the integration of medicine and engineering, Mr Jiayin LIU, Director of Innovation and Industry Transformation at CAIR, provided a compelling overview of the Centre’s research capabilities, technological achievements, international resources, and versatile collaboration models. Dr Dong YI, Associate Researcher at CAIR, presented the latest advancements and applications of the medical multimodal AI model CARES 3.0, demonstrating its transformative potential in healthcare. Dr Yuan GAO, Senior Engineer at CAIR, delivered an in-depth presentation on the world’s first real-time medical multiphysics simulation system, highlighting its groundbreaking impact on medical technology. Through live demonstrations and engaging discussions, the session effectively brought CAIR closer to medical experts and industry leaders, strengthening partnerships and laying a robust foundation for future cross-disciplinary collaborations and innovative developments in the field.

The forum on “Global Expansion of Enterprises” was co-hosted by CAIR and the Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation, as part of the CREATE Symposium. The session featured a distinguished panel of experts, including Ms Yaping LEI, Chief Manager of Life and Health Sciences at Invest Hong Kong, Mr Zhong LI, Head of Medical Quality and Regulatory Affairs at Miconvey, Mr Dajiang LI, General Manager of Suzhou MicroPort NaviBot International LLC, Dr Huimei FENG, Founder and Clinical Evaluation Expert of Clindata, Mr Jiajin ZHANG, Business Development Senior Manager at Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation, Mr Weiquan GUAN, Director of Audit and Assurance at Deloitte China, and Mr Shoukang HUANG, Partner and Tax and Business Advisory at Deloitte China. The experts shared valuable insights on critical issues such as strategic planning, legal frameworks, market analysis, practical experience, the innovation ecosystem, taxation, and listing in Hong Kong. They also showcased successful industry case studies and practical experiences. During the subsequent roundtable discussion, Mr Weimin HONG, Founding Partner of Zebras Innovation Acceleration Platform, Mr Hualiang NI, Founder and CEO of OYMotion, Mr Weiquan GUAN, Mr Jiajin ZHANG, Mr Zhong LI, Dr Jiayin LIU, and other distinguished guests provided actionable advice and strategies for global market expansion. Their discussions instilled greater confidence in participants regarding future strategic decisions and global market positioning.

The symposium concluded successfully amidst vibrant and fruitful exchanges. Over the course of two days, the event successfully established a high-level dialogue platform that fostered cross-disciplinary integration and global connectivity, significantly enhancing collaboration between academia, industry, and research sectors. The distinguished academic presentations and in-depth analyses of cutting-edge industry trends not only provided participants with valuable strategic insights but also injected fresh momentum into the innovation and transformation of global medical technology. Moreover, the symposium further solidified and elevated Hong Kong’s position as a world-class hub for medical technology.

Looking ahead, CAIR will continue to partner with stakeholders from all sectors, driving forward global cooperation and collaborative innovation. Through the deep integration of cutting-edge technologies like embodied intelligence with medical practice, CAIR aims to generate more groundbreaking, original solutions, contributing intelligence and strength towards improving human health and elevating global healthcare services.

• Ample global spare capacity lowers risk of goods price inflation beyond tariffs as manufacturers trim inventories and purchasing
• North American manufacturers report steepest drop in material purchases since May, signaling weaker production ahead
• Chinese factories pull back buying, increasing spare capacity across Asia’s suppliers
• Europe’s manufacturing sector recovery continues to make slow progress

CLARK, N.J., Nov. 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Manufacturers in North America reduced their purchases of raw materials and intermediate goods in October, according to the GEP Global Supply Chain Volatility Index, which based on a monthly survey of 27,000 businesses worldwide. The fall in input demand—a key early indicator of factory output—was the steepest since May and suggests that production in the region is set to cool in the coming months.

Interpreting the data: Index > 0, supply chain capacity is being stretched. The further above 0, the more stretched supply chains are. Index < 0, supply chain capacity is being underutilized. The further below 0, the more underutilized supply chains are.

The Volatility Index, which tracks demand conditions, shortages, transportation costs, inventories, and backlogs, registered –0.33 in October, indicating that global supply chain capacity remains underused. Manufacturers across major economies continued to keep inventories lean and curb new purchases of inputs.

In North America, the slowdown followed several months of tariff-driven stockpiling earlier in the year. Firms reported both lower material purchasing and a reduction in deliberate inventory building, taking pressure off supply chains which are now running well below full capacity.

Asia’s momentum also faded. A pullback in factory buying across China offset continued strength in India, leading to a broader softening across the region.

In Europe, manufacturers showed only a marginal increase in activity. Capacity at suppliers remains underutilized, and firms in Germany, France, Italy, and the U.K. continued to restrict raw material purchasing, underscoring a sluggish industrial recovery.

“North America is seeing the clearest sign yet of a manufacturing pullback,” said Michael DuVall, Vice President, Consulting, GEP. “Manufacturers are buying less and working down inventories, which points to weaker production through the winter. With space capacity across global supply we do not anticipate any price pressure, beyond tariffs, on buyers.”

OCTOBER 2025 REGIONAL KEY FINDINGS

• ASIA: Index dropped to -0.30, from -0.06, indicating greater spare capacity across supply chains into and across Asia. This was mostly driven by a slowdown in Chinese manufacturers’ purchasing.
• NORTH AMERICA: Index fell to its lowest level since March (-0.45 in October, vs. -0.25 previously), signaling capacity at the region’s suppliers went underutilized to the greatest extent since prior to April’s sweeping tariff announcements.
• EUROPE: Index rises to three-month high of -0.25, from -0.53, indicating unused manufacturing capacity as the region’s recovery from its protracted industrial downturn remains sluggish.
• U.K.: Sharp drop in index to -0.80, from -0.57, highlighting sharp reduction in activity at the U.K.’s suppliers.

OCTOBER 2025 KEY FINDINGS

• DEMAND: September’s boost in factory purchasing – the strongest since June 2022 – was reversed in October as manufacturers in key economies such as China and the U.S. reported slowdowns in procurement. Factories’ orders of commodities, components and intermediate goods remain subdued, indicating a soft near-term outlook for producers.
• INVENTORIES: Reports from global procurement managers of an increase in stockpiling due to price or supply fears remain historically low, indicating limited concern about purchasing price inflation or shortages. The data continue to demonstrate a preference among manufacturers for lean warehouses.
• MATERIAL SHORTAGES: The global item shortages tracker remains well below its long-term trend level, signaling healthy supply levels for the world’s manufacturers. Factories will have little, if any, challenges in sourcing vendors for commodities, components and other intermediate products.
• LABOR SHORTAGES: There was a modest rise in labor-related capacity constraints during October, with reports of backlogs rising due to inadequate staff supply ticking up to a four-month high. Nevertheless, the labor shortages tracker was only marginally above its long-term trend.
• TRANSPORTATION: Global transportation costs ticked down slightly in October to just below historically average levels.

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The next release of the GEP Global Supply Chain Volatility Index will be 8 a.m. ET, Dec. 10, 2025.

About the GEP Global Supply Chain Volatility Index

The GEP Global Supply Chain Volatility Index is produced by S&P Global and GEP. It is derived from S&P Global’s PMI® surveys, sent to companies in over 40 countries, totaling around 27,000 companies. The headline figure is a weighted sum of six sub-indices derived from PMI data, PMI Comments Trackers and PMI Commodity Price & Supply Indicators compiled by S&P Global.

• A value above 0 indicates that supply chain capacity is being stretched and supply chain volatility is increasing. The further above 0, the greater the extent to which capacity is being stretched.
• A value below 0 indicates that supply chain capacity is being underutilized, reducing supply chain volatility. The further below 0, the greater the extent to which capacity is being underutilized.

A Supply Chain Volatility Index is also published at a regional level for Europe, Asia, North America and the U.K. For more information about the methodology, click here.

About GEP

GEP® delivers AI-powered procurement and supply chain solutions that help global enterprises become more agile and resilient, operate more efficiently and effectively, gain competitive advantage, boost profitability and increase shareholder value. Fresh thinking, innovative products, unrivaled domain expertise, smart, passionate people — this is how GEP SOFTWARE™, GEP STRATEGY™ and GEP MANAGED SERVICES™ together deliver procurement and supply chain solutions of unprecedented scale, power and effectiveness. Our customers are the world’s best companies, including more than 1,000 Fortune 500 and Global 2000 industry leaders who rely on GEP to meet ambitious strategic, financial and operational goals. A leader in multiple Gartner Magic Quadrants, GEP’s cloud-native software and digital business platforms consistently win awards and recognition from industry analysts, research firms and media outlets, including Gartner, Forrester, IDC, ISG, and Spend Matters. GEP is also regularly ranked a top procurement and supply chain consulting and strategy firm, and a leading managed services provider by ALM, Everest Group, NelsonHall, IDC, ISG and HFS, among others. Headquartered in Clark, New Jersey, GEP has offices and operations centers across Europe, Asia, Africa and the Americas. To learn more, visit www.gep.com.

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Interpreting the data: Index > 0, supply chain capacity is being stretched. The further above 0, the more stretched supply chains are. Index < 0, supply chain capacity is being underutilized. The further below 0, the more underutilized supply chains are.

GEP Global Supply Chain Volatility Index