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New record achieved: NTT DATA Business Solutions exceeds the previous year’s top figures in terms of both revenue and results

  • 2024/2025 saw a double-digit revenue growth of 14.7 percent to 1.85 billion euros
  • EBIT in three digits for the first time at 109.9 million euros (+35.9%)
  • Close to a 50 percent increase in cloud subscriptions
  • Proportion of international business tops 60 percent mark
  • Optimistic outlook despite global uncertainties


BIELEFELD, GERMANY – Newsaktuell – 12 May 2025 – NTT DATA Business Solutions AG reports record figures for fiscal year 2024/25 (key date: March 31, 2025). Despite geopolitical and economic uncertainties, the leading global SAP partner for the SME sector was able to outperform its dynamic growth from the record year of 2023/24: Double-digit revenue growth of 14.7 percent to 1.85 billion euros. Earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) exceeded the 100 million euro mark for the first time, rising by 35.9 percent to 109.9 million euros. Earnings before interest, taxes, and amortization (EBITA) reached 138.3 million euros – an increase of 33.8 percent. The EBITA margin increased to 7.5 percent (previous year: 6.4%).

Norbert Rotter, CEO NTT DATA Business Solutions / Katrin Biller Fotografie
Norbert Rotter, CEO NTT DATA Business Solutions / Katrin Biller Fotografie

“Once again, we concluded a very strong fiscal year with double-digit growth rates for both revenue and results. This illustrates the trust we enjoy in the SME sector and the confidence placed in us by over 6,500 customers around the world,” says Norbert Rotter, CEO of NTT DATA Business Solutions. “We continue to be successful in our efforts to achieve sustainable and long-term growth: Our revenue has more than doubled since 2017. Despite the volatile market environment, our customers’ digital transformation remains a megatrend and a clear growth driver. Based on our decades of SAP expertise, we create genuine added value and strengthen the competitiveness of our customers across the globe.”

Cloud services and international business as growth drivers
The cloud subscription sales segment again proved to be a key growth driver in fiscal year 2024/25: Related revenues increased by 49.5 percent to 191.9 million euros. The division was thus able to maintain the pace of doubling its revenue every two years. The consulting business also made clear strides: Sales of 868.7 million euros represented growth of 12.8 percent. In the area of managed services, the company recorded an increase of 11.4 percent to 751.5 million euros.

The company also saw strong growth in its international activities, particularly in the regions of Western Europe (WE, +29.2%), Middle East, Türkiye & Africa (META, +46.3%), as well as Asia-Pacific & India (APAC, +25.5%). The company also recorded strong growth of 17.7% in North America and Brazil. The economically challenging domestic market of Germany/Austria/Switzerland (DACH) also experienced positive development with a further increase of 6.6 percent.

Transforming the global SME sector with innovations
According to Norbert Rotter, the SME sector must forge ahead with its digital transformation in order to remain successful in the long term. This applies particularly to the areas of cloud and artificial intelligence (AI). To this end, NTT DATA Business Solutions provides holistic support to companies around the world – from strategic consulting to implementation and day-to-day operations. “Based on our strength of innovation, we provide end-to-end solutions to key challenges, acting as a one-stop shop,” continues Norbert Rotter. “As part of the Japanese NTT/NTT DATA Group, we also benefit from a strong network that forms the basis for further sustained growth.”

The number of employees (currently 16,763) is also expected to increase further during the current fiscal year 2025. The aim is to expand the company not only in terms of its personnel but also strategically, for instance through targeted acquisitions. These efforts will focus on companies in key industries, such as life sciences, as well as companies that specialize in solutions based on SAP, Microsoft, or ServiceNow technologies, or that can add innovative software solutions to the ownIP portfolio.

Jürgen Pürzer, CFO NTT DATA Business Solutions / constantin ranke fotografie
Jürgen Pürzer, CFO NTT DATA Business Solutions / constantin ranke fotografie

“We are in a solid financial position and, as part of the NTT/NTT DATA Group, we have the resources to make targeted investments,” says Jürgen Pürzer, CFO of NTT DATA Business Solutions. “Particularly in these volatile times, our business model and our forward-looking, cost-efficient planning have proved to be robust. We therefore look to the future with confidence and expect to achieve growth of 4-6% in the current fiscal year, provided the ongoing geopolitical and economic challenges do not worsen further.”

Further information is available at nttdata-solutions.com.

Hashtag: #HEIDELBERG

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About NTT DATA Business Solutions

is a leading global IT service provider focused on SAP with a powerful ecosystem of partners. With more than 35 years of in-depth experience, we enable companies worldwide to become Intelligent Enterprises. We deliver end-to-end solutions that accelerate sustainable growth and success – from strategic consulting and implementation to managed services and beyond. As a global strategic SAP partner, we drive innovation and leverage the latest technologies to support our customers individually and across all industries. Our more than 16,700 dedicated employees in over 30 countries work passionately every day to make it happen.

NTT DATA Business Solutions is part of , a $30+ billion trusted global innovator of business and technology services headquartered in Tokyo. As One NTT DATA we serve 75% of the Fortune Global 100 and are committed to helping customers innovate, optimize and transform for long-term success. NTT DATA is part of NTT Group.

Sahm App Version 2.0 Introduces Dark Mode and Major Feature Upgrades to Empower Users


RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA – Media OutReach newswire – 12 May 2025 – Sahm App, the premier all-in-one trading platform trusted by over one million users, has launched Version 2.0, marking its most significant upgrade to date. The release introduces an array of powerful features, led by the highly requested Dark Mode.

Designed in response to community feedback, Dark Mode offers improved visibility in low-light settings while reducing eye strain—delivering a smoother, more comfortable trading experience. With vibrant, high-contrast interactive elements, users can now enjoy a bold new interface. The feature can be enabled in Sahm App Version 2.0 via Settings > General, where users can choose Light, Dark, or follow their device’s system settings.

But Version 2.0 goes far beyond aesthetics. With over 250 upgrades, the update transforms Sahm App into a smarter, faster, and more connected trading platform. Key enhancements include:

  • Concept Stocks: Themed investment ideas to help users track trends and sector movements in U.S. markets at a glance.
  • Smart Search: A redesigned search experience offering faster, more accurate results based on trading behavior.
  • Real-Time Stock Comments: Live discussion threads where over a million investors exchange ideas, market insights, and strategies.
  • Refreshed News Layout: An improved interface for browsing financial news—clearer, more structured, and easier to navigate.

Hadeel Bedeeri, General Manager of Sahm Capital, shared: “At Sahm, we put our users at the center of everything we do. Version 2.0 is not just an update—it’s our statement of intent. We’re giving every investor smarter tools, faster access, and a better way to trade with confidence.”

With a refined design and community-driven features, Sahm App 2.0 reinforces its mission to be the most intuitive and trusted trading platform in the region. The app is now available on the iOS App Store, Google Play Store, and Huawei AppGallery. New users can also enjoy a lifetime 70% discount on Saudi market commissions, capped at a maximum of SAR 3 per trade. For more information, visit: https://www.sahmcapital.com

About Sahm App:
Developed by Sahm Capital, licensed by the Capital Market Authority (CMA), the Sahm App is a trading platform tailored for investors in Saudi Arabia. It provides seamless access to both the Saudi and U.S. markets within a secure, regulated environment. With its intuitive interface and advanced investment tools, the app has quickly become one of the top three in the Free Finance category on Google Play, with more than one million users.

Hashtag: #SahmCapital #CMA#Tadawul




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Sahm Capital

Sahm Capital, registered in Riyadh, holds full regulatory licenses from the Capital Market Authority (CMA) to provide Dealing, Advising, Custody, Arranging, and Managing Investments and Operating Funds Activities in the Securities Business services (license no. 22251-25). As the first fintech-driven financial company to achieve full CMA licensing, Sahm Capital has established itself as the fastest-growing member of the Saudi Exchange, leveraging proprietary technology and innovative financial solutions to deliver seamless, one-stop financial services. For more information, visit:

Zilliz Cloud Delivers Sub-10ms Latency and Cost Savings for AI-First Companies

AI innovators report faster performance, greater reliability, and lower infrastructure costs by switching to Zilliz’s fully managed vector database service.

REDWOOD CITY, Calif., May 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Zilliz, creator of the world’s most widely adopted open source vector database Milvus, today shared how AI-first companies across industries are delivering faster, more reliable user experiences by adopting Zilliz Cloud. From conversational AI and healthcare intelligence to music generation, education, and AI companions, these companies are unlocking next-level performance with infrastructure purpose-built for vector search.

“As AI applications scale to millions of users, infrastructure becomes a make-or-break factor,” said Chris Churilo, VP of Developer Relations and Marketing at Zilliz. “Our customers consistently report sub-10ms latency and fewer outages after switching to Zilliz Cloud — all while keeping costs low enough to reinvest in innovation, not infrastructure.”

Real-World Results from AI-First Companies

Organizations implementing Zilliz Cloud are experiencing transformative performance improvements that directly impact their AI applications:

CX Genie: 2x Faster Queries with 24/7 Reliability for AI Chatbots

Singapore-based CX Genie doubled query performance after migrating to Zilliz Cloud, reducing latency to just 5–10ms across over 1 million embeddings. The team eliminated recurring downtime and improved global service reliability — critical for its always-on AI-powered customer support.

  • Latency: 2× faster, now 5–10ms
  • Uptime: Zero daily downtime
  • Costs: 70% infrastructure savings

Beatoven.ai: Accelerated AI Music Generation at Scale

Beatoven.ai, an AI-powered music creation platform, shortened generation time by 2–3 seconds per track after adopting Zilliz Cloud — improving creative workflows for its 1.5 million+ users.

  • Tracks: Over 6 million AI-generated
  • Speed: 2–3s faster music creation
  • Costs: 6× reduction in operational spend

Ivy.ai: Seamless Scaling for AI in Education

Ivy.ai powers AI chatbots for higher education and government institutions. As data volumes surged by 200%, Zilliz Cloud enabled them to maintain consistent response times without a single outage.

  • Data growth: +200%
  • Reliability: Zero outages
  • Consistency: Stable response times at scale

Dopple.ai: Smarter AI Companions with Better Context Recall

Dopple Labs uses Zilliz Cloud to store and retrieve long-term memory embeddings for Dopple.ai, its virtual AI companion. By improving context awareness across conversations, Dopple now offers more natural, personalized interactions.

  • Context: Improved memory across sessions
  • Interactions: More personalized, human-like dialogue

EviMed: Improved Accuracy for Medical AI

EviMed, a medical AI platform, integrated Zilliz Cloud to manage 350M+ medical knowledge entries. They achieved better search accuracy and faster responses while cutting system costs.

  • Accuracy: +10% in clinical search precision
  • Speed: +8% faster responses
  • Efficiency: 30% lower operational cost

Infrastructure That Accelerates AI Innovation

As vector search becomes foundational to LLMs, AI pipelines and applications, performance at the database layer is emerging as a key competitive advantage.

“Milliseconds saved in vector query time translate directly into more responsive and reliable AI,” added Churilo. “And with reduced operational overhead, our customers can focus on building — not firefighting.”

The results reported by Zilliz Cloud customers show that database infrastructure is no longer just backend plumbing — it’s a core driver of AI performance, reliability, and cost-efficiency. As vector embeddings become central to AI workflows, organizations are turning to purpose-built infrastructure like Zilliz Cloud to support real-time applications at scale. The ability to deliver sub-10ms latency, reduce outages, and cut operational costs gives AI teams a powerful edge in a competitive market.

Organizations seeking to enhance the performance and reliability of their AI applications can learn more about Zilliz Cloud at zilliz.com/cloud or contact sales for more details.

About Zilliz

Zilliz is an American SaaS company that builds next-generation vector database technologies, helping organizations unlock the value of unstructured data and rapidly develop AI and machine learning applications. By simplifying complex data infrastructure, Zilliz brings the power of AI within reach for enterprises, teams, and individual developers alike. Zilliz offers a fully managed, multi-cloud vector database service powered by open-source Milvus, supporting major cloud platforms such as AWS, GCP, and Azure, and is available across more than 20 countries and regions.

Headquartered in Redwood Shores, California, Zilliz is backed by leading investors including Aramco’s Prosperity7 Ventures, Temasek’s Pavilion Capital, Hillhouse Capital, 5Y Capital, Yunqi Partners, Trustbridge Partners, and others.

Markets Rally After China, US Slash Tariffs for 90 Days

Trump Stuns With Tariff Backtrack but Punishes China
This combination of pictures created on April 09, 2025 shows, L-R, Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing on February 6, 2025 and US President Donald Trump in Washington, DC on April 8, 2025. (Photo by Andres MARTINEZ CASARES and SAUL LOEB / various sources / AFP)

Stocks rallied Monday after Chinese and US officials held “substantial” trade talks and slashed their tit-for-tat tariffs for 90 days, fueling hopes the two sides will pull back from a standoff that has rattled global markets.

Investors have been on a rollercoaster ride since Donald Trump unveiled eye-watering tolls on trading partners on 2 April, with the heftiest saved for Beijing, raising concerns of a trade war between the economic superpowers.

The US president eventually hiked the measures against China to 145 percent, which were met with retaliatory rates of 125 percent.

However, there have been signs of an easing of tensions and after two days of highly anticipated negotiations in Geneva, the two countries hailed progress towards ending a crisis that fueled fears of a global recession.

On Monday the two said they would slash their levies to cool tensions and give officials time to resolve their differences.

In a joint statement the US side said it would reduce tolls to 30 percent while Chinese tariffs would be cut to 10 percent.

That came after US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Trade Representative Jamieson Greer met Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng and international trade representative Li Chenggang in the first known talks since Trump’s “Liberation Day” announcement.

“We’ve made substantial progress between the United States and China in the very important trade talks,” Bessent told reporters, while the White House has hailed what it called a new “trade deal”.

China’s He said the atmosphere in the talks was “candid, in-depth and constructive”, adding that they were “an important first step”.

Asian markets jumped, with Hong Kong up more than three percent while Shanghai also enjoyed healthy buying interest.

Tokyo, Sydney, Seoul, Taipei and Wellington were all in the green.

London, Paris and Frankfurt all rose more than one percent.

US futures surged more than one percent.

Mumbai jumped more than three percent after India and Pakistan agreed a ceasefire at the weekend following four days of missile, drone and artillery attacks between the two countries which killed at least 60 people and sent thousands fleeing.

Pakistan’s stock exchange rocketed more than nine percent.

Oil prices jumped more than three percent owing to speculation easing China-US tensions would help demand. The dollar also advanced one percent against the euro and yen.

Gold, which rallied last month over a rush to safe havens, extended losses.

“The initial reaction to the weekend US-China talks (is) predictably encouraging,” said Chris Weston at Pepperstone.

However, Karsten Junius at Bank J. Safra Sarasin was cautious.

“We expect financial markets to remain volatile over the coming months, as they have almost fully priced out negative economic surprises and could once again be disrupted by more serious obstacles in trade negotiations,” he said in a commentary.

“In all likelihood, things may still get worse before they get better.”

Investors are also awaiting the release this week of data on US inflation and retail sales, which will provide a fresh snapshot of the world’s biggest economy since the tariffs were first unveiled.


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Prof. Mike Chan’s Precision Medicine Vision Validated by Landmark Human Cytology Study Mapping Over 400 Distinct Cell Types – with Special Focus on the Brain

HEIDELBERG, Germany, May 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — A groundbreaking international study has mapped over 400 distinct human cell types, providing powerful validation for Prof. Mike Chan’s longstanding vision of organ-specific, cell-specific regenerative medicine. This pivotal research [1], authored by Prof. Mike Chan and published by Genesis Biomedical Research Institute in collaboration with global universities, represents a transformative leap in precision healthcare, including the complex realm of brain regeneration.

Prof. Mike Chan reviews a brain replica alongside the landmark Human Cytology Atlas, reflecting on decades of work in targeted organ-and-brain-specific regenerative medicine — now validated by science. “To heal the brain, we must understand every cell within it,” he says, reaffirming his long-held belief in precision-targeted therapy.
Prof. Mike Chan reviews a brain replica alongside the landmark Human Cytology Atlas, reflecting on decades of work in targeted organ-and-brain-specific regenerative medicine — now validated by science. “To heal the brain, we must understand every cell within it,” he says, reaffirming his long-held belief in precision-targeted therapy.

The landmark Human Cytology Atlas utilized single-cell RNA sequencing, high-dimensional cytometry, and bioinformatics to classify and quantify human cell types across various organs — including the intricate human brain. This cellular roadmap redefines how therapies must be developed: not generically, but tailored to match specific cell populations within targeted organs.

“While precision medicine has gained widespread recognition, I have always believed that true healing demands an even deeper understanding — acknowledging that every stem cell is inherently unique.

Each of the 400+ human cell types carries distinct molecular blueprints, comprising specific molecules, amino acid sequences, proteins, glycation rates, and transcription factors, all intricately tailored to the organs and tissues they sustain.

This principle has been the cornerstone of my work in developing targeted, brain-and-organ-specific-precursor stem cell bioregenerative therapies,” said Prof. Dr. Mike Chan.

“For true regenerative success, A1 must match A1, B6 must match B6, Z10 must match Z10. There are no shortcuts when it comes to restoring the body’s natural cellular balance.”

The Brain: A Complex Frontier for Cellular Medicine

Among all organs, the brain exemplifies the need for cellular precision. As Prof. Chan noted, “To heal the brain, we must understand every cell within it.” The Human Cytology Atlas revealed extraordinary specialization within brain structures such as the frontal lobe, hippocampus, pineal gland, prefrontal cortex, and substantia nigra. Each region contains unique cell types with distinct roles, underlining why regenerative therapies must match the exact cells to the corresponding brain area [2].

Prof. Chan’s protocols at European Wellness emphasize this targeted strategy:

  • Frontal lobe neurons for Alzheimer’s disease
  • Prefrontal cortex cells for autism
  • Pineal gland cells for sleep disorders
  • Hippocampal neurons for memory and emotional balance
  • Substantia nigra cells for Parkinson’s disease

The Atlas’s validation of cell diversity confirms that brain regeneration requires organ-specific, cell-specific therapies — reinforcing European Wellness’ pioneering approach.

5 Key Breakthroughs from the Human Cytology Study

  1. Over 400 Cell Types Classified: First-ever complete catalog of human cell types with defined biological roles.
  2. Quantitative Mapping of Cells by Organ: Precision data on cell numbers and distribution enables anatomically tailored therapies.
  3. Discovery of Rare Functional Subtypes: New therapeutic targets for repair, immunity, and neuro-regeneration uncovered.
  4. Validation of Organ-Specific Cellular Identity: Proves that stem cells must be matched specifically to organ and tissue type.
  5. Recognition of Variable Regenerative Capacities: Enables smarter, prioritized treatment designs for aging and chronic diseases.

European Wellness: Precision Medicine in Action

For the first time, regenerative medicine has an exact cellular blueprint to follow. Instead of relying on generalized interventions, clinicians can now design therapies that match organ structure and cellular identity — fulfilling a vision Prof. Mike Chan and European Wellness have advocated for over four decades.

European Wellness Biomedical Group continues to be at the forefront of precision regenerative medicine. Through targeted organ-and-brain-specific precursor stem cell therapies, they deliver individualized programs targeting liver disease, cardiac conditions, neurodegenerative disorders, and memory restoration.

References:

[1] Chan MKS, Jambo SA, Jumat MI, Landa F, Saili NS, et al. Human Cytology: Classification and Quantitative Cell Landscape with Numbers, Types and Functional Diversity. J Stem Cell Res. 6(1):1-42.

[2] Mike KS Chan, Mohd Iskandar Jumat*, Florisa Landa, Nur Shafawati Saili, Siti Azmah Jambo, et al. Exploring the Complexity of the Human Brain: Cell Types, Numbers, and Lobar Functions. Am J Biomed Sci & Res. 2025 26(4) AJBSR.MS.ID.003452, 

About European Wellness Biomedical Group

European Wellness is an award-winning biomedical group specializing in advanced targeted organ-and-brain-specific precursor stem cell therapy, anti-aging, and regenerative protocols. The Group operates flagship centers in Germany, Switzerland, Greece, Malaysia and all over Asia.

Bybit and Ghaf Labs Announce Strategic Partnership to Accelerate Web3 Adoption in the Middle East

DUBAI, UAE, May 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Bybit, the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, and Ghaf Labs, a MENA-based Web3 boutique advisory and consultancy firm, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to enter a multi-year strategic partnership. The alliance aims to drive crypto adoption, ecosystem development, and real-world utility across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA).

From right to left: Sheikh Almualla bin Ahmed Almualla - Co-founder and Board Member at Ghaf Labs; Helen Liu, Chief Operating Officer and Partner at Bybit; and Feras Al Sadek - Co-founder and Managing Partner at Ghaf Labs.
From right to left: Sheikh Almualla bin Ahmed Almualla – Co-founder and Board Member at Ghaf Labs; Helen Liu, Chief Operating Officer and Partner at Bybit; and Feras Al Sadek – Co-founder and Managing Partner at Ghaf Labs.

This partnership underscores a shared mission to position the region as a global Web3 hub by enabling innovation, supporting regulatory clarity, and fostering meaningful use cases that integrate blockchain into daily life.

Ecosystem Growth and Startup Acceleration

Ghaf Labs, backed by Ghaf Capital Partners—Dubai’s pioneering blockchain-focused private capital firm—offers tailored advisory and incubation services to Web3 ventures across MENA. With its strong regional network and regulatory insight, Ghaf Labs plays a key role in scaling blockchain projects in one of the fastest-growing digital economies.

Together, Bybit and Ghaf Labs will provide equity-free grants, startup support, and access to strategic resources for ventures exploring blockchain, AI, and sustainability—sectors central to the region’s digital transformation.

“Our partnership with Ghaf Labs is rooted in a shared vision for the MENA region — one where crypto isn’t just adopted, but lived,” said Helen Liu, COO and Partner of Bybit. “From developer tooling to lifestyle integration, we’re building the bridges that bring crypto into everyday life.”

Investing in Talent and Community

The collaboration will also launch a series of education initiatives designed to nurture local Web3 talent. These include university partnerships, bootcamps, and developer hackathons, all aimed at empowering the next generation of blockchain builders.

Additionally, both parties will co-develop educational content to improve Web3 literacy across Arabic- and English-speaking communities in the region.

“This partnership with Bybit reflects our shared commitment to advancing Web3 infrastructure, education, and institutional engagement across the MENA region. Together, we aim to accelerate innovation and continue to position the UAE as a global hub for digital assets.”

Feras Al Sadek, Co-Founder and Managing Partner at Ghaf Labs

Lifestyle, Payments, and Cultural Impact

Beyond development, the partnership highlights the real-world utility of crypto through lifestyle applications like the Bybit Card. This product connects digital assets with premium experiences, including exclusive access through partners such as Grand Millennium Hotels in Dubai—demonstrating the role of crypto in elevating travel, luxury, and everyday spending.

The alliance will also elevate the regional event scene, co-branding marquee events like The Crypto Polo Cup and Crypto Fight Night. These gatherings merge luxury, sport, and Web3 culture to amplify awareness and engagement.

With this MOU in place, Bybit and Ghaf Labs will jointly explore innovation funding, institutional integration, and blockchain-powered use cases across finance, hospitality, education, and beyond—contributing to a resilient Web3 infrastructure in MENA.

This strategic collaboration reinforces the UAE’s status as a forward-thinking jurisdiction and reflects Bybit’s long-term investment in the region’s digital future.

#Bybit / #TheCryptoArk

About Ghaf Labs

Ghaf Labs is a boutique consultancy and advisory firm that specializes in web3 ventures, which are projects that use blockchain and decentralized technologies to create a more open, fair, and secure internet. Ghaf Labs helps web3 ventures expand their presence and adoption in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, by providing them with market insights, strategic partnerships, regulatory guidance, and community building.

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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Hi-MO X10 Wins Smarter E AWARD 2025

MUNICH, May 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — LONGi Solar is proud to announce that its Hi-MO X10 back contact module is among the winners of the annual Smarter E AWARD 2025 in the Photovoltaics category. The award was presented in Munich, on the eve of The smarter E Europe exhibition, ahead of Intersolar 2025. LONGi is the only Chinese module manufacturer who win the award.

The award ceremony of Hi-MO X10
The award ceremony of Hi-MO X10

The Hi-MO X10 was recognized for its contribution to advancing module technology through the integration of LONGi’s proprietary second-generation Hybrid Passivated Back Contact (HPBC 2.0) technology that is based on the highly efficient LONGi TaiRay wafer. According to the jury’s summary, the module’s  Anti-shading technology furthermore reduces the loss of power output by 70% and decreases localized temperatures by up to 28%, reducing the risk of hotspots and system fires. The jury further praised the zero-busbar (0BB) structure and the module’s Bipolar Hybrid Passivation Technology which brings significant improvements in efficiency, mechanical characteristics and reliability. All in all, the Hi-MO X10 would set new standards for performance and reliability of PV modules.

The Hi-MO X10 delivers a maximum power output of up to 670W, outperforms TOPCon modules by as much as 30W, with a module efficiency of 24.8%. The integration of zero busbar (0BB) technology enhances light absorption, improving performance in diffuse light—an advantage in markets with frequent overcast conditions. Designed for long-term reliability, the Hi-MO X10 features just 1% degradation in the first year and a 0.35% annual linear degradation rate. Its improved power temperature coefficient of -0.26%/°C ensures dependable output in both hot and moderate climates.

First launched in October 2024, the Hi-MO X10 has already been widely adopted in European markets. The module represents LONGi’s strategic focus on R&D driven back contact innovation to meet performance, aesthetics and application requirements in a changing energy landscape.

Acer Reports April Revenues at NT$18.59 Billion, Up 4.2% Year-on-Year

TAIPEI, May 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Acer Inc. (TWSE: 2353) announced its consolidated revenues for April at NT$18.59 billion with 4.2% growth year-on-year (YoY). Consolidated revenues for year-to-April reached NT$80.02 billion with 4.4% growth YoY. Highlights in April include:

  • Notebook revenues grew 3.3% YoY
  • Desktop revenues grew 2.5% YoY
  • Monitor revenues grew 12.7% YoY
  • Chromebook revenues grew 28.6% YoY, and according to the latest market research data [1], ranked No. 1 in unit share in consumer markets in both US and EMEA in Q1’25

Acer’s strategy to expand multiple business engines continued to gain momentum. Total revenues from businesses other than personal computers [2] and displays contributed 32.8% of the group’s total revenues in April and 31.9% year-to-April.

At Computex Taipei held from May 20-23, Acer will showcase its range of innovations including AI PCs, displays, gaming and connectivity portfolio, as well as appliance servers, medical and smart solutions from its subsidiaries.

[1] April 2025 Circana US, April 2025 GfK EMEA
[2] Personal computers business includes desktop and notebooks

About Acer

Founded in 1976, Acer is one of the world’s top technology companies with a presence in more than 160 countries. The company continues to evolve by embracing innovation across its offerings, which include computers and displays, while branching out to new businesses. Acer is also committed to sustainable growth, exploring new opportunities that align with its environmental and social responsibilities. The Acer Group employs over 9,000 employees that contribute to the research, design, marketing, sales and support of products, solutions, and services that break barriers between people and technology. Visit www.acer.com for more information.

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