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FiEE, Inc. Announces Second Quarter and First Half 2026 Unaudited Financial Results

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Strong Growth Across Segments Boosted First Half 2026 Revenue to $6.9 million

Profit Turnaround Achieved as First Half Net Income Reached $2.5 million

OSAKA, Japan, Aug. 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — FiEE, Inc. (NASDAQ:FIEE) (“FiEE,” the “Company,” “we,” “our,” or similar terms), a technology company integrating IoT, connectivity, and AI to redefine brand management solutions in the digital era, today announced its unaudited financial results for the three and six months ended June 30, 2026, marking a profitable half-year following its strategic transformation.

Operational and Financial Highlights for the Six Months Ended June 30, 2026

  • Revenue soared 15,298.1% year-on-year to approximately $6.9 million, compared to $0.05 million in the first half of 2025. The increase in revenue primarily reflects the Company’s strategic transition from legacy hardware operations to SaaS solutions, with a new business model focusing on integrating AI and big data into content creation and brand management, and the successful expansion into multiple new business lines, including SaaS – MCN digital services, software services, digital authentication services, and other services, most of which experienced rapid growth following their launch.
    • As of June 30, 2026, the Company onboarded over 900 customers for its SaaS – MCN digital services, representing total service fees of $9.2 million, of which $7.9 million has been recognized as revenue cumulatively. Specifically, in the first half of 2026, FiEE added 138 new customers and recognized $2.6 million in revenue from this business.
    • As of June 30, 2026, we secured contracts totaling $2.9 million for our software services, $1.7 million of which was recognized as revenue in the six months ended June 30, 2026. During the first half of 2026, FiEE added 18 new software services customers, bringing the total number of customers for these services to 31.
    • As of June 30, 2026, the digital authentication services business line generated cumulative revenue of $2.9 million, including $2.6 million recognized in the six months ended June 30, 2026, serving five corporate clients and 459 individual clients in total, with related accounts receivable amounting to $2.0 million.
  • Gross profit was $5.4 million, compared to a gross profit of $438 in the same period of 2025. Gross margin increased significantly to 77.3% in the first half of 2026, up from 1.0% in the same period of 2025. The improvement was primarily driven by our MCN digital services, which leverage AI and data analytics to reduce reliance on manual labor, resulting in higher margins compared to traditional service models.
  • Net income was approximately $2.5 million, achieving a turnaround from a net loss of $1.0 million in same period of 2025.
  • The Company acquired Yinlian Culture and its VIE Maltose Culture in May 2026. Through this acquisition, the Company has further expanded into the AI music business, combining music content creation and distribution with AI capabilities to build an advanced AI music ecosystem.

Operational and Financial Highlights for the Three Months Ended June 30, 2026

  • Revenue was approximately $4.8 million, compared to $0.04 million for the three months ended June 30, 2025.
  • Gross profit was approximately $3.9 million, compared to $1,063 for the three months ended June 30, 2025.
  • Net income was approximately $2.1 million, turning around the net loss of $0.6 million for the three months ended June 30, 2025.

Rafael Li, Chief Executive Officer and President of FiEE, commented, “We delivered strong profitability in the first half of 2026, a remarkable turnaround from last year’s net loss. Our multi-line service lineup and acquisition integration drove notable gross margin expansion, validating our strategic transformation roadmap. We’re also proud to have expanded into AI music and home entertainment, our two key growth engines going forward, after completing the first-stage closing of our Yinlian Culture acquisition in the first half of 2026.”

Mr. Li further mentioned, “Backed by our music patent portfolio and operations team, we expect to accelerate AI music commercialization to capture streaming revenue and creator royalties. Our home entertainment system, launched in June 2026, is expected to deliver steady revenue contributions through year-end. We remain committed to optimizing our service mix, investing in client development and technical innovation, and building long-term stockholder value.”

Financial Results for the Six Months Ended June 30, 2026

Revenue was approximately $6.9 million, compared to $0.05 million in the same period of 2025.

Revenues

Six Months Ended June 30,

%

2026

2025

change

$

$

YoY

Services

 •  SaaS – MCN digital services

2,628,291

45,118

5,725.4 %

 •  Software services

1,698,099

–

N/A

 •  Digital authentication services

2,609,650

–

N/A

 •  Others

11,289

–

N/A

Total

$

6,947,329

$

45,118

15,298.1 %

Gross profit was approximately $5.4 million, compared to $438 in the same period of 2025.

Gross margin was 77.3%, compared to 1.0% in the same period of 2025.

Operating expenses were approximately $2.3 million, representing an increase of 127.8% from $1.0 million in the same period of 2025.

  • Selling and marketing expenses were approximately $0.3 million, as compared to $0.02 million in the same period of 2025, which was primarily due to the Company’s business transformation and stock-based compensation expenses in connection with equity awards granted in May 2026 under our 2025 Equity Incentive Plan. The expense incurred in the first half of 2026 primarily reflected costs related to the expansion of our four core business lines– SaaS – MCN digital services, software services, digital authentication services, and other services – as well as corporate branding initiatives.
  • General and administrative expenses were approximately $1.9 million, compared to $0.9 million in the same period of 2025. The increase was primarily attributable to certain non-recurring professional service fees incurred during the six months ended June 30, 2026, including legal and advisory fees related to strategic initiatives and stock-based compensation expenses in connection with equity awards granted in May 2026 under our 2025 Equity Incentive Plan.
  • Research and development expenses were approximately $80 thousand, as compared to $50 thousand in the first half of 2025. The increase primarily reflects ongoing enhancements and optimizations to our system during the six months ended June 30, 2026.

Operating income was approximately $3.1 million, marking a complete turnaround from a loss of $1.0 million recorded in the first half of 2025.

Net income was approximately $2.5 million, a turnaround from the $1.0 million loss recorded in the first half of 2025.

Diluted earnings per common share was $0.17, as compared to a loss of $0.20 in the first half of 2025.

About FiEE, Inc.

FiEE, Inc. (NASDAQ:FIEE), formerly Minim, Inc., was founded in 1977. The Company has a historical track record of delivering comprehensive WiFi/Software as a Service platform in the market. After years of development, FiEE made the strategic decision to transition to a Software First Model in 2024 to expand its technology portfolio and revenue streams. In 2025, FiEE rebranded itself as a technology company leveraging its expertise in IoT, connectivity, and AI to explore new business prospects and extend its global footprint.

FiEE’s services are structured into four key categories: Cloud-Managed Connectivity (WiFi) Platform, IoT Hardware Sales & Licensing, SaaS Solutions, and Professional To-C and To-B Services & Support. Notably, FiEE has introduced its innovative Software as a Service solutions, which integrates its AI and data analytics capabilities into content creation and brand management. This initiative has led to the nurturing of a robust pool of KOLs on major social media platforms worldwide, assisting them in developing, managing, and optimizing their digital presence across global platforms. FiEE’s services include customized graphics and posts, short videos, and editorial calendars tailored to align with brand objectives.

Forward-Looking Statements

In addition to historical information, this press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements, written, oral, or otherwise made, represent the Company’s expectation or belief concerning future events. Without limiting the foregoing, the words “believes,” “expects,” “may,” “might,” “will,” “should,” “seeks,” “intends,” “plans,” “strives,” “goal,” “estimates,” “forecasts,” “projects” or “anticipates” or the negative of these terms and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements included in this press release may include, among others, statements relating to (i) the future financial position and results of operations of the Company, (ii) our ability to successfully implement our strategic business transformation, (iii) our commitment to investing in R&D and our ability to execute on our AI music and home entertainment initiatives, including our expectations regarding streaming revenue, creator royalties, and contributions from our home entertainment system, (iv) our long-term growth objectives and opportunities, (v) our commitment to investing in R&D to expand our service offerings, enhance customer experience, and deliver greater brand value across the digital content landscape, (vi) our plans to drive growth through innovation, build bridges between influencers, content creators, and global markets, and foster impactful partnerships to extend our reach across the digital landscape, and (vii) our plans to further accelerate business growth and create value for our stockholders.

By nature, forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected or implied by the forward-looking statement. In addition, there may be other factors of which we are presently unaware or that we currently deem immaterial that could cause our actual results to be materially different from the results referenced in the forward-looking statements. All forward-looking statements contained in this press release are qualified in their entirety by this cautionary statement. Although we believe that our plans, intentions and expectations are reasonable, we may not achieve our plans, intentions or expectations. Forward-looking statements are based on current expectations and assumptions and currently available data and are neither predictions nor guarantees of future events or performance. You should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date hereof. See “Risk Factors” and “Special Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements” included in the Company’s filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”), including the Company’s most recent annual report on Form 10-K and other risk factors described from time to time in subsequent quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, or other subsequent filings with the SEC. The Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statement as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as otherwise required by law.

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Email: fiee@dlkadvisory.com

FIEE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets

(Unaudited)

June 30,
2026

December 31,
2025

ASSETS

Current assets

Cash

$

5,435,709

$

3,084,461

Accounts receivable

5,134,459

2,110,715

Other receivables, net

–

1,217,692

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

373,949

199,309

Total current assets

10,944,117

6,612,177

Property, equipment and software, net

860,482

366,439

Intangible assets

2,888,743

3,529,835

Operating lease right-of-use assets, net

–

31,004

Goodwill

24,990

–

Deferred tax assets

26,371

–

Other assets

341,814

231,680

Total assets

$

15,086,517

$

10,771,135

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

Current liabilities

Accounts payable

$

821,899

$

511,206

Contract liabilities

343,015

1,497,721

Accrued expenses and other current liabilities

1,307,982

1,169,737

Income tax payable

1,382,613

972,743

Current maturities of operating lease liabilities

–

30,350

Total current liabilities

3,855,509

4,181,757

Total liabilities

3,855,509

4,181,757

Commitments and Contingencies

Stockholders’ equity

Preferred Stock

1,639,779

1,639,779

Common Stock

85,286

79,341

Additional paid-in capital

102,750,237

100,500,280

Accumulated deficit

(93,158,867)

(95,621,579)

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

(40,429)

(8,443)

Total stockholders’ equity attributable to parent

11,276,006

6,589,378

Non-controlling interests

(44,998)

–

Total stockholders’ equity

11,231,008

6,589,378

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity

$

15,086,517

$

10,771,135

 

FIEE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss)

(Unaudited)

Three Months Ended
June 30,

Six Months Ended
June 30,

2026

2025

2026

2025

Revenues

$

4,825,340

$

44,993

$

6,947,329

$

45,118

Cost of revenues

951,806

43,930

1,579,551

44,680

Gross profit

3,873,534

1,063

5,367,778

438

Operating expenses:

Selling and marketing

252,314

16,811

286,653

16,811

General and administrative

938,162

603,744

1,935,035

944,240

Research and development

39,226

17,419

75,813

47,419

Total operating expenses

1,229,702

637,974

2,297,501

1,008,470

Operating income (loss)

2,643,832

(636,911)

3,070,277

(1,008,032)

Other income (expense):

Interest income (expense), net

97

(2,638)

97

(5,427)

Foreign currency exchange income (loss)

(6,443)

(131)

28,552

(131)

Other, net

125

–

27,030

–

Total other income (expense)

(6,221)

(2,769)

55,679

(5,558)

Income (loss) before income taxes

2,637,611

(639,680)

3,125,956

(1,013,590)

Income tax expense

526,897

–

663,726

–

Net income (loss)

$

2,110,714

$

(639,680)

$

2,462,230

$

(1,013,590)

Attributable to non-controlling interests

(482)

–

(482)

–

Attributable to owners of parent

$

2,111,196

$

(639,680)

$

2,462,712

$

(1,013,590)

Allocation to participating preferred stock

(583,312)

–

(695,696)

–

Net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders

$

1,527,884

$

(639,680)

$

1,767,016

$

(1,013,590)

Basic earnings (loss) per common share

$

0.18

$

(0.13)

$

0.22

$

(0.20)

Diluted earnings (loss) per common share

$

0.14

$

(0.13)

$

0.17

$

(0.20)

Weighted-average number of common shares outstanding:

Basic

8,453,873

5,090,949

8,197,613

5,090,949

Diluted

10,786,717

5,090,949

10,518,841

5,090,949

Net income (loss)

$

2,110,714

$

(639,680)

$

2,462,230

$

(1,013,590)

Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:

Foreign currency translation adjustment

4,316

1,962

(31,986)

1,962

Total comprehensive income (loss)

$

2,115,030

$

(637,718)

$

2,430,244

$

(1,011,628)

 

TestMu AI Unveils the Fifth Edition of the TestMu Conference in 2026

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The world’s largest virtual agentic engineering and quality conference returns with a focus on autonomous quality, agentic workflows, and AI-native testing strategies

SAN FRANCISCO and NOIDA, India, Aug. 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — TestMu AI (formerly LambdaTest), the world’s first Agentic AI-powered Quality Engineering platform, is excited to unveil the 5th edition of its flagship TestMu Conference, taking place virtually from August 19–21, 2026. This year’s event is expected to host over 75,000 developers, builders, and quality engineers from more than 120 countries, making it the world’s largest virtual conference dedicated to agentic engineering and quality.

TestMu Conference 2026 is designed to explore how AI is reshaping the way software is built, tested, and shipped, from agentic workflows and autonomous quality to battle-tested AI playbooks and the engineering culture driving it all. With an esteemed lineup of global speakers, the conference will feature some of the most influential voices in tech, including Luis Héctor Chávez, Chief Technology Officer of Replit; Francesca Lazzeri, Principal Group Director of Microsoft; Thomas Dohmke, Co-Founder and CEO of Entire; Dona Sarkar, Chief Troublemaker – Enterprise AI Advocacy at Microsoft; Nilesh Dalvi, Engineering Leader at Glean; Rashi Agrawal, Head of AI at Hinge Health; Viktoria Semaan, Principal Technical Evangelist at Databricks; Amanda Martin Head of Developer Relations at Vapi along with other speakers.

“Agentic AI has led to evolution in the engineering and quality industry,” said Rakesh Sukla, Director of Engineering – Platform and Quality Engineering at Bread Financial and a speaker at the TestMu Conference 2026. “As AI agents take on a bigger share of the engineering workload, the real differentiator is how rigorously we validate what they build. TestMu Conference brings together the practitioners and leaders shaping that discipline, and I look forward to learning from and contributing to this incredible community. Platforms like TestMu Conference are vital; they give us the space to connect, share knowledge, and build the frameworks that will safeguard the AI-powered applications of tomorrow.”

Over three days, attendees will have access to 80+ sessions, including keynotes, interactive workshops, fireside chats, and panel discussions on topics including agentic AI workflows, autonomous quality engineering, building trustworthy AI agents, AI evals, LLM cost optimization, enterprise AI adoption, human-centered AI transformation, technology leadership strategies, and much more. These sessions are designed to foster insightful conversations, hands-on learning, and the exchange of strategic ideas as engineering teams navigate the shift to agentic software development.

“TestMu Conference 2026 is TestMu AI’s flagship, annual conference built for the community, by the community,” said Asad Khan, CEO and Co-Founder of TestMu AI. “As AI agents move from experiments to production, the questions facing every engineering team have changed: how do you trust autonomous systems, how do you validate what agents build, and how do you keep quality at the center of it all? This conference brings together the visionaries, disruptors, and changemakers answering those questions in real time. It’s not just an event; it’s a platform for all of us to connect, learn, and inspire one another. Let’s break new ground and build a future where software quality is the cornerstone of the agentic era.”

The conference also provides unparalleled opportunities for peer networking, hands-on learning, and live challenges with prizes worth up to $15,000. TestMu Conference 2026 also has a rich ecosystem of partners, including Accenture, Capgemini, LTIMindtree, Microsoft, Persistent, Wipro, and many others.

Alongside the conference, TestMu AI has launched the Kane CLI Online Hackathon, a hackathon for developers who build with AI coding agents and want to see what happens when they put a real verification layer next to them. Visit: Link

Registration for the conference is free and now open. For more details, including the full event schedule, speaker lineup, and topics covered, visit: Link

About TestMu AI

TestMu AI (Formerly LambdaTest) is a Full-Stack Agentic AI Quality Engineering platform that empowers teams to test intelligently and ship faster. Engineered for scale, it offers end-to-end AI agents to plan, author, execute, and analyze software quality. AI-native by design, the platform enables testing of web, mobile, and enterprise applications at any scale across real devices, real browsers, and custom real-world environments.

For more information, visit www.testmuai.com.

Media Contact

Nikhil Saxena
Corporate Communication Manager
TestMu AI
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Nework Advances Connected Learning with Google-Certified NewBoard E-Series

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POMONA, Calif., Aug. 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — As schools prepare for the 2026–2027 academic year, classroom technology is becoming increasingly connected to the digital tools educators and students already use every day. Yet adding more technology does not always mean a simpler classroom experience. Switching between platforms, connecting personal devices, and managing software can create unnecessary friction during instruction.

NewBoard E-Series — A High-Performance Android Smart Board for Interactive Collaboration
NewBoard E-Series — A High-Performance Android Smart Board for Interactive Collaboration

Nework’s NewBoard E-Series is designed to address that challenge by bringing native Google ecosystem access, interactive teaching capabilities, and flexible device connectivity together in a single classroom display. Available in 55-inch, 65-inch, and 75-inch models, the E-Series combines Google EDLA certification with Android 14 to provide educators with a more familiar and connected digital teaching environment.

Native Google Access for a More Connected Classroom

A key feature of the NewBoard E-Series is its official Google EDLA certification, which provides native access to the Google Play Store, Google Workspace, and Google Classroom directly from the display. Educators can access familiar classroom tools and educational applications without relying on external PCs or complex sideloading.

The certification also supports enterprise-grade data privacy and automatic OTA updates, helping schools maintain a secure and manageable technology environment. For educators, the goal is straightforward: spend less time managing technology and more time teaching.

Designed Around Collaborative Learning

The E-Series is built to support classrooms where interaction extends beyond the teacher standing at the front of the room. Its 50-point multi-touch capability allows up to 10 users to write, draw, and work through problems simultaneously, while palm rejection, smart stylus recognition, and gesture support provide a more natural writing experience.

With an 8-core processor, 8GB of RAM, 64GB of storage, and Android 14, the display is designed to support multitasking across teaching applications and interactive content.

Wireless screen sharing further expands classroom participation. Through E-Share, teachers and students can stream content from up to 16 devices, including laptops, tablets, and smartphones. This makes it easier to move between individual work, group discussion, and classroom presentations while supporting a flexible BYOD environment.

Built for Everyday Classroom Use

The E-Series combines these interactive capabilities with a 4K UHD anti-glare display, an 85% NTSC color gamut, and a 178-degree viewing angle to support clear visibility across the classroom. Anti-glare treatment helps minimize reflections under classroom lighting, while toughened 8H glass adds durability for everyday use.

Full-function USB-C connectivity with 65W power delivery brings video, audio, touch return, and charging together through a single cable, helping simplify transitions between devices and presentations. Dual 20W front-facing speakers provide clear audio for multimedia lessons and classroom content.

“EdTech should empower teachers to teach, not force them to spend valuable class time troubleshooting connections or managing outdated software,” said the Nework Product Team. “With Google EDLA certification and Android 14 on the NewBoard E-Series, educators can access the Google tools they already rely on directly from the display. Our goal is to make connected classroom technology more intuitive, secure, and interactive for learning environments of all sizes.”

For the 2026–2027 Back-to-School season, the NewBoard E-Series represents Nework’s broader approach to classroom technology: bringing the tools educators already use into a more integrated, collaborative, and accessible learning environment.

About Nework

Nework is an innovative brand specializing in audiovisual presentation and collaborative products, headquartered in California, USA. It delivers a wide range of products, including interactive displays, portable TVs, cameras, speakerphones, and accessories. Premium solutions are delivered across two specialized platforms: Nework.us for portable lifestyle TVs, and Nework.ai for professional smart boards and workplace collaboration.

With a brand mission and vision of “Empowering with advanced audiovisual, interactive, and AI technologies to improve presentation, collaboration, and communication efficiency,” Nework strives to make every presentation and entertainment experience seamless and enjoyable.

For more information, please visit https://www.nework.ai/ or connect with Nework:

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Michael Owen Joins ehamarkets as Global Brand Ambassador

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HONG KONG and NEW YORK, Aug. 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — ehamarkets today announced a global brand partnership with England football legend and 2001 Ballon d’Or winner Michael Owen, who has joined the brand as its Global Brand Ambassador.


Owen said he was drawn to ehamarkets’ focus on technology, reliability and a simpler trading experience.

“I’m delighted to join ehamarkets as its Global Brand Ambassador. I like the way ehamarkets uses technology to make trading simpler and more efficient. It’s exciting to be part of a brand that is building a modern trading experience for people around the world.”

Markus Weber, CEO of ehamarkets, said the partnership marks a new chapter for the company as it continues to grow its global presence and invest in trading technology.

“Michael Owen is one of the most recognizable names in English football, and we are proud to welcome him to ehamarkets. His career, achievements and international appeal make him a great fit for our global brand. This partnership is an important step as we continue to grow in markets around the world.

Our goal is simple: make advanced trading technology easier to use. We will keep investing in secure systems, smart technology and AI to make trading simpler, faster and more efficient. With ehamarkets AI, we are building a platform that helps traders navigate the markets with greater ease.”

ehamarkets is a global multi-asset trading platform offering access to forex, commodities, equities and indices. Its focus is to make trading simpler through advanced technology, stable systems and ehamarkets AI, an intelligent trading assistant that helps users monitor markets, receive real-time alerts and interact with trading tools through natural language.

In 2026, ehamarkets was named Best Mobile Trading Platform Global and Most Trusted Trading Platform Global.

A former Liverpool, Real Madrid, Newcastle United and Manchester United striker, Michael Owen made 89 appearances for England and won the 2001 Ballon d’Or.

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RemotePeople Completes 2026 SOC 2 Type II Audit Across Security, Availability, and Confidentiality

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The New York-headquartered global Employer of Record renews its SOC 2 Type II attestation for a full 12-month period, adding to its ISO 27001 and GDPR certifications and its recent A+ platform security rating from Astra Security.

NEW YORK, Aug. 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — RemotePeople, a global provider of Employer of Record (EOR), payroll, and recruitment services operating in more than 150 countries, today announced the successful completion of its 2026 SOC 2 Type II audit, covering the Security, Availability, and Confidentiality Trust Service Criteria. The independent examination was performed by INTERCERT CPA LLC in accordance with AICPA SSAE 21 attestation standards and covered a continuous 12-month observation period from May 31, 2025 to May 30, 2026.

Unlike a SOC 2 Type I report, which evaluates the design of controls at a single point in time, a Type II report evaluates whether those controls actually operated effectively over a sustained period — in this case, an entire year. The auditor issued a clean opinion, confirming that RemotePeople’s controls were both suitably designed and operating effectively throughout the period to achieve its service commitments and system requirements.

What the audit covered

The examination scope covered RemotePeople’s cloud-hosted platform, including the following Trust Service Criteria:

  • Security — protection of the system against unauthorized access, both physical and logical.
  • Availability — the system is available for operation and use as committed or agreed.
  • Confidentiality — information designated as confidential is protected as committed or agreed.

Many EOR and HR technology providers scope their SOC 2 examination to Security alone. Extending to Availability and Confidentiality reflects the reality of RemotePeople’s work: the platform runs payroll for employees in more than 150 countries and holds sensitive personal, tax, and banking data on behalf of thousands of organizations. Downtime and data disclosure both carry direct consequences for customers.

Layered assurance across independent frameworks

The 2026 SOC 2 Type II attestation is the third pillar of RemotePeople’s independent security assurance stack, joining its ISO 27001 certification, GDPR compliance program, and the A+ platform security rating recently awarded by Astra Security following an AI-augmented penetration test of app.remotepeople.com. Together, these attestations cover control design, sustained operating effectiveness, data protection, and offensive security testing — from independent third parties operating under different methodologies.

“Our customers trust us with contracts, payroll, tax IDs, and banking details for their people in more than 150 countries. That trust has to be earned every year, not claimed once. A SOC 2 Type II covering not just Security but also Availability and Confidentiality, alongside our ISO 27001 and our recent Astra A+ rating, is how we prove — with independent third parties — that the platform behind the promise is doing what we say it is.”

— Antoine Boquen, CEO of RemotePeople

The full SOC 2 Type II report is available to RemotePeople customers and qualified prospects under NDA through the company’s Trust Center at eu.sprinto.com/trust-center/view/0656f314-c72e-4fad-a251-258d8102fef8.

About RemotePeople

RemotePeople is a global Employer of Record (EOR), payroll, and recruitment provider headquartered in New York, helping companies hire, pay, and manage employees in 150+ countries without setting up a local entity. Its platform covers the full “recruit, employ, incorporate” journey: international recruitment through an in-house team, EOR, global payroll, benefits administration, Contractor of Record (COR), global mobility with work-visa sponsorship, US PEO, and company incorporation. RemotePeople is the trusted solution of more than 3,000 organizations, including Binance, Boeing, Coinbase, Porsche, LVMH, and Bang & Olufsen, and is certified SOC 2 Type II, GDPR, and ISO 27001. The company was named best Employer of Record platform in the G2 Summer 2026 reports, with 80+ badges, and ranked #1 in the 2026 best EOR guides published by People Managing People, SelectSoftwareReviews, and Outsource Accelerator. Learn more at remotepeople.com.

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Pierre Pradier — Chief Marketing & Innovation Officer
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Viettel Named Top Winner Worldwide at the 2026 International Business Awards

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The Vietnamese telecommunications and technology group takes 30 Stevie Awards, including 19 Gold – the most of any entrant in a field drawn from 78 nations and territories.

HANOI, Vietnam, Aug. 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Viettel Group has been named the top winner of the 23rd Annual International Business Awards® (IBA), taking 30 Stevie® Awards: 19 Gold, eight Silver and three Bronze. It is the highest total of any organization in this year’s program, and Viettel’s 19 Gold Stevies are nearly double the next-highest tally.

Viettel Named Top Winner Worldwide at the 2026 International Business Awards
Viettel Named Top Winner Worldwide at the 2026 International Business Awards

The result lifts Viettel from second place worldwide in 2025, when it won 25 awards. Its Gold count has more than doubled year on year, from eight to 19. The group has now won more than 150 IBA awards since it first entered in 2016 – the strongest record of any Vietnamese company in the program’s history.

Part of the Stevie Awards family, the IBA is the world’s only international, all-encompassing business awards program. This year’s edition drew more than 3,800 nominations from organizations in 78 nations and territories, among them IBM and Cisco, evaluated by more than 210 business professionals serving as judges on 11 specialized committees.

International markets deliver two-thirds of the haul

Most of the 30 awards came from Viettel’s overseas operations, a sign that its operating and innovation standards travel across markets. Bitel (Viettel Peru) and Metfone (Viettel Cambodia) led the group with six awards each.

Bitel was recognized in categories including Telecommunications – Large, Most Innovative Company of the Year and Best Mobile App for Social Good. Metfone won Gold for Viral Marketing Campaign of the Year and Most Innovative TikTok Channel – telecom marketing turned popular culture.

Lumitel (Viettel Burundi) took Gold as a medium-size telecommunications company, while Halotel (Viettel Tanzania) and Telemor (Viettel Timor-Leste) also featured among the winners. Viettel’s corporate social responsibility programs in Africa earned three Silver Stevies.

AI-based products carry the domestic showing

In Vietnam, the awards went largely to AI-driven platforms and products: Viettel Post’s smart logistics robot complex and AI-powered driver-monitoring camera; Viettel Solutions’ eDoc electronic document management platform and the Viettel ITS intelligent transport system; and ISAAP, an information security assessment and audit platform built by the group’s information technology center. Viettel Post also won Management Team of the Year and Transportation – Large.

The results reflect Viettel’s strategy of shifting from telecom operator to technology company, with its AI, automation and cybersecurity products well regarded in international markets.

Lapakgaming Malaysia Rebrands as Joytify

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SINGAPORE, Aug. 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Lapakgaming, a leading gaming and entertainment top-up platform, has officially rebranded as Joytify in Malaysia. The rebrand introduces an upgraded user experience featuring faster transactions, enhanced security, and bigger rewards, marking a major milestone in the company’s mission to better serve modern gamers and digital entertainment fans.


Joytify has built a global presence and gained customer traction across markets including Singapore, Thailand, the United States, and other countries. Trusted by millions of Malaysians and numerous publishers, Joytify Malaysia’s rebranding marks the next stage of the platform’s growth, as it continues to strengthen its international presence while making digital gaming transactions more accessible and secure through new features and benefits.

Joytify’s #DijaminInstant Top-Up Guarantee delivers your in-game purchases within 5 minutes or you get a 90% discount voucher. Plus, enjoy a Money-Back Guarantee for undelivered items, and grab a 10% discount voucher (limited quota) on games & entertainment!

“As gaming becomes an integral part of daily life, our rebrand to Joytify in Malaysia reflects a clear mission: to make every top-up effortless and joyful. We’re setting a new benchmark for trust with our Instant Top-Up and Money-Back Guarantees, while delivering extra value to players through daily deals and exclusive rewards,” said Prasetya Setiawan, CEO of Joytify.

To expand its reach within Malaysia’s gaming and esports community, Joytify is partnering with the Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Professional League (MPL) Malaysia for Season 18. Joytify is launching the MPL Lucky Spin, giving users the chance to win exclusive rewards, including MLBB in-game Epic Skins, Weekly Diamond Passes, 2,000 Diamonds, and more.

Joytify will bring the experience throughout the Regular Season, taking place from 14 August to 18 October 2026 at the Quill City Mall Convention Centre, Kuala Lumpur. Fans can put their skills to the test in 1v1 matches and take part in the Joytify Lucky Spin, with prizes worth a total of RM30,000 up for grabs.

“Season 18 is shaping up to be one of our most exciting yet, and we’re pleased to welcome Joytify as a partner. Through effortless in-game transactions and stronger community connections, this collaboration gives fans more ways to engage with MPL Malaysia throughout the season. We are looking forward to creating even more memorable experiences for our community together,”  said Krystal Tan, Head of Market (Esports) at MOONTON Games.

Visit www.joytify.com/en-my  and get limited 10% discount with Code: LAPAKTOJOY.

NINGJI Takes Centre Stage at KLCC, Strengthening Its Position as a Benchmark for Southeast Asian Expansion Through Five Key Localization Strategies

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HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 14 August 2026 – From 23 to 25 July 2026, the ninth Franchise Expo Malaysia 2026 was held at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre (KLCC). As one of China’s leading new-style tea brands, NINGJI was invited to participate and quickly became one of the highlights of the exhibition with its distinctive brand appeal.

During the event, Dato’ Liew Bin, President of the Malaysia Retail Chain Association (MRCA), visited the NINGJI booth. The two parties exchanged views on NINGJI’s brand development, product offerings and expansion plans in the Malaysian market.

Backed by a proven store model and a comprehensive overseas support system, NINGJI attracted strong interest from high-quality investors throughout the event. Over the three-day exhibition, the brand successfully signed agreements for 20 new stores, bringing its total number of contracted stores in Malaysia to 82. Potential partners across multiple regions also expressed interest in establishing strategic partnerships with the brand, demonstrating NINGJI’s growing appeal in international markets.

Through product tastings and immersive interactive experiences, NINGJI also strengthened its connection with local consumers. The event generated several thousand new member registrations, building a valuable base of first-party customer data for future localized marketing initiatives.

As one of China’s leading new-style tea brands, NINGJI began its global expansion at the end of 2024. To date, the brand has signed agreements for more than 150 overseas stores across Malaysia, Singapore, Australia, New Zealand, the United States, Vietnam, Thailand, the Philippines, Indonesia, Cambodia and other markets.

In Malaysia, NINGJI currently operates nine stores, with more than ten additional locations in development. Its network is steadily expanding across key commercial districts, while the brand continues to strengthen its influence throughout Southeast Asia.

Five Localization Strategies for Malaysia, Ningji’s Anchor Overseas Market

With its young and diverse population, well-established food and beverage sector, and year-round tropical climate, Malaysia provides highly favourable conditions for refreshing fresh fruit and lemon tea beverages.

Against this backdrop, NINGJI has identified Malaysia as one of its core overseas markets and is systematically advancing its localization strategy across five key areas: store network development, supply chain infrastructure, product portfolio, organizational capabilities and brand marketing.

Expanding Across Key Commercial Districts and Empowering Every Store Through Digital Intelligence

NINGJI will use Kuala Lumpur and Johor Bahru as two strategic hubs, drawing on its proven store operating experience to establish a more refined system for site evaluation, store development and project management.

The brand has built strong digital capabilities, including an end-to-end digital system covering site selection and daily operations, as well as four AI-powered agents that provide franchise partners with integrated, data-driven support.

While steadily expanding its store network and market coverage, NINGJI remains equally focused on store-level operating quality and long-term profitability. The brand aims to build a high-quality retail network that reaches a diverse range of commercial districts and serves a broad customer base.

Strengthening the Local Supply Chain with a Forward Warehouse in Malaysia

Supply chain capability is the lifeline of any new-style tea brand. In China, NINGJI operates seven warehousing centres, manages more than 2,000 mu of lemon orchards. These capabilities have laid a solid foundation for the brand’s continued expansion.

NINGJI believes that genuine localization means combining the capabilities of its headquarters with local market resources. The brand plans to establish a forward warehouse in Malaysia by the end of the year.

Once operational, the facility will enable efficient “T+1” delivery across Malaysia’s key regions, helping stores reduce the risk of stock shortages while significantly lowering the amount of capital franchise partners need to commit to inventory. It will also provide strong logistical support for the continued expansion of NINGJI’s store network.

Balancing Classics and Innovation to Create Products for Local Tastes

NINGJI’s menu centres on fresh fruit lemon beverages paired with whole-leaf tea. Its use of fresh ingredients and made-to-order hand-shaken preparation gives the brand strong cross-cultural appeal and makes its products naturally suited to international markets.

In Malaysia, NINGJI has chosen not to simply replicate its existing menu. Instead, the brand has adopted a “signature products for customer acquisition plus localized innovation” strategy.

On the one hand, proven bestsellers led by Superior Taste Award-winning YaShiXiang Lemon Tea have launched in Malaysian, on the other hand, NINGJI continues to refine its ingredient transportation and storage solutions while developing products tailored to local flavour preferences and market conditions.

In addition to its consistently popular core products, NINGJI has already launched its new pineapple series in Malaysia. The well-received Lemon Milk Series is scheduled to make its official debut in October.

Moving forward, the brand will maintain a quarterly product launch cycle and continue using localized flavours and product innovation to energize the market.

Establishing a Regional Headquarters and Building a Professional Local Team

Local talent is essential for any brand seeking to establish deep and lasting roots in an overseas market.

NINGJI has already assembled a professional team in Malaysia covering local site selection, store development and operational management, and the team continues to grow. This will further enhance the brand’s responsiveness throughout the entire store development journey, from preliminary site selection and opening preparations to daily operations.

NINGJI also plans to establish a regional headquarters in Malaysia and further strengthen its partner support system across staff training, marketing and operational management.

By working alongside local franchise partners who share its commitment to long-term growth, NINGJI aims to expand the market and create greater opportunities together.

Communicating Across Cultures Through Localized Design and Marketing

NINGJI aims to become part of the everyday lives of Malaysian consumers.

In terms of visual presentation, the brand retains its signature yellow and green colour palette while incorporating local aesthetic preferences. Through its “one store, one design” approach, NINGJI creates open and comfortable social spaces tailored to different locations and communities.

From a marketing perspective, the brand will continue to engage with local festivals and cultural trends while collaborating with Malaysian KOLs and KOCs. By connecting social media content with offline experiences, NINGJI seeks to build an emotional relationship with consumers that goes beyond the products themselves and genuinely become part of the local lifestyle.

During its Kuala Lumpur market launch, for example, NINGJI invited Elyn Leong, a Malaysian member of the girl group Gen1es, to serve as “Store Manager for a Day.” Supported by extensive social media promotion, the “Lemon Tea for the Whole City” campaign generated more than one million views and tens of thousands of user-generated interactions across Xiaohongshu, Instagram and Facebook.

Committed to Long-Term Growth, NINGJI Creates Multidimensional Cultural Dialogue Through Localization

NINGJI believes that true globalization is not about simply replicating an existing model. It is a process of deep integration, continuous learning and ongoing refinement.

The brand continues to adapt its products, operations and communications to the consumer characteristics of each market, moving beyond simply “going global” towards becoming genuinely embedded in local communities.

A representative of NINGJI’s overseas business division said:

“Malaysia has a young, diverse and dynamic consumer market and is an important part of NINGJI’s international growth strategy. In the second half of 2026, while steadily expanding our store network, we will further advance the localization of our products, operations and brand communications. We will also continue strengthening our local team and supply chain infrastructure while building long-term relationships with more partners who understand the Malaysian market.”

Looking ahead, NINGJI will continue to build on its product strength and in-store experience while exploring diverse forms of collaboration with local business organizations, content creators and industry partners.

Starting with a cup of fresh fruit lemon tea, NINGJI aims not only to become part of Malaysian consumers’ everyday lives, but also to work alongside local partners to unlock new growth opportunities in the freshly prepared beverage market.

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About NINGJI

NINGJI, a leading new-style tea brand featuring fresh-fruit lemon and original-leaf tea, dedicated to multi-category beverage R&D, digitalized management and operations.

NINGJI opened its first store in Changsha, China, on 8 February 2021. July 2021, the company completed a Series A financing round worth tens of millions of RMB, with investment from ByteDance and Shunwei Capital.

January 2022, NINGJI completed a Series A+ financing round worth hundreds of millions of RMB, led by Tencent, with existing investors also oversubscribing.

Through its distinctive contemporary design and refreshing tea beverages, NINGJI communicates a youthful, flavourful and playful brand philosophy, as well as a more creative and trend-driven approach to everyday life. This positioning has earned recognition and support from consumers across different age groups.

NINGJI began its global expansion at the end of 2024. To date, the brand has signed agreements for more than 150 overseas stores across Malaysia, Singapore, Australia, New Zealand, the United States, Vietnam, Thailand, the Philippines, Indonesia, Cambodia and other markets.

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