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Hohem iSteady V3 Ultra: A leading AI gimbal driving the revolution in intelligent imaging

NEW YORK, Sept. 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Hohem, the world’s leading brand in AI gimbal,released a new generation of AI auto-tracking professional smartphone gimbal today——the iSteady V3 Ultra.


Hohem iSteady V3 Ultra intro Video

As the flagship evolution of the 2024 Red Dot Award-winning iSteady V3, iSteady V3 Ultra redefines industry standards as “the world’s first gimbal integrating both AI touchscreen control and AI tracking modules.”

iSteady V3 Ultra revolutionizes gimbal technology with its integrated 1.22-inch touchscreen and 2-megapixel AI tracking system, which is the world’s first self-contained operating platform, allowing users to easily control all functions and eliminating the need for physical buttons.

iSteady V3 Ultra’s tech upgrade focuses on its AI remote touchscreen and advanced multimodal tracking system. Whether you’re tracking your pet darting around the yard, bicycle gliding by, or even your hand gestures for quick controls, it can track both people and objects smoothly through deep learning. In the meantime, the tracking range and gesture control capabilities have also been significantly upgraded which gives you more creative freedom, especially in tricky outdoor shooting scenarios.

In terms of mechanical design, the latest added smart touchscreen not only supports quick operations like sliding adjustments and tap-to-lock on targets, but also displays the live feed in real time which is super handy for remote selfies or group photos. Even from ten meters out, you can check the shot clearly, making sure everyone’s in frame or your self-portrait looks just right. This means you no longer have to guess the composition by feel; now it’s all about that “what you see is what you get”.

Through its continuously evolving intelligent features, iSteady V3 Ultra redefines the standards of mobile imaging creation. This flagship gimbal adopts an innovative 360° infinite pan tracking, completely liberating creators from spatial restrictions in everyday recording. Its groundbreaking touchscreen supports real-time preview and advanced multimodal AI tracker, combined with a new generation of stabilization algorithms,allowing you to capture stable images even during high-intensity activities such as running or mountain climbing. Whether you’re filming warm moments at gatherings or stunning landscapes, iSteady V3 Ultra has got content creators covered all the time.

Hohem iSteady V3 Ultra AI tracking gimbal is now available for $169 on the official store, £169/€189 on Amazon store, TikTok shop and authorized retailers. Additionally, The iSteady V3 Ultra will be available on Best Buy in North America starting from September 14th. Also, Hohem warmly invites you to experience the future of AI-powered filmmaking at IFA 2025. Visit Booth H20-143 to explore Hohem’s latest innovations, including the iSteady V3 Ultra, iSteady V3 and iSteady M7 series.

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GROWNSY Wins 2025 Top Parenting Awards from Good Housekeeping, Parents, and PTPA

NEW YORK, Sept. 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — GROWNSY, a fast-growing baby care brand trusted by parents across the U.S., is proud to announce multiple prestigious accolades from leading parenting authorities, including Good Housekeeping, Parents magazine, and Parent Tested Parent Approved (PTPA). These honors highlight GROWNSY’s commitment to creating innovative products to make modern parenting smarter and easier.

GROWNSY Baby Bottle Washer Earns Triple Honors in 2025

The GROWNSY All-in-One Baby Bottle Washer automatically cleans, sterilizes, and dries bottles and accessories with a single touch. With 360° washing, high-temperature steam sterilization, and HEPA-filtered drying, it eliminates 99.99% of germs while offering a spacious interior for multiple bottles, pump parts, and pacifiers, making it the ultimate hygiene solution for busy modern parents.

This innovation has earned three major accolades:

  • Parent Tested Parent Approved (PTPA) Certification – North America’s largest and most trusted consumer testing program, where real families confirmed its safety, performance, and value. PTPA tester said: “As first-time parents, we didn’t realize how much time washing bottles would take every day. I’m so happy we got this product—my sanity is saved, and I have one less thing to worry about.”
  • Good Housekeeping 2025 Parenting Award – Experts praised its ease of use, capacity, and performance, while parents valued its quiet, compact design and time-saving benefits. Good Housekeeping’s Cleaning Lab highlighted its practicality, with one tester noting it dried parts better than a dishwasher and calling it a product she “would recommend to any new mom.”
  • Parents Best Baby Awards 2025 – Best Baby Feeding Products – Editors celebrated its all-in-one functionality, compact design, and powerful cleaning system, calling it a true “game-changer” for busy families.

GROWNSY Electric Nasal Aspirator: Parents Best Baby Award 2025

The GROWNSY Electric Nasal Aspirator was honored in Parents magazine’s Best Baby Bath and Health Products category for its gentle yet highly effective design. With three adjustable suction levels, it clears all types of nasal mucus quickly and comfortably, both dry and sticky. Fun lights and music help calm little ones, turning an essential health task into a stress-free routine. One Parents tester shared: “Our baby would throw fits with other aspirators, but he loves this one. The lights and music are genius—and it works great.”

Trusted by Parents, Driven by Innovation
These recognitions reaffirm GROWNSY as a trusted partner for families, offering products that combine convenience, safety, and thoughtful design. From simplifying daily routines to giving parents peace of mind, GROWNSY has become a brand modern parents can count on.

“Being recognized by such respected organizations is an incredible honor,” said the CEO of GROWNSY, “We will continue to push innovation and quality forward, creating solutions that make modern parenting easier and healthier for families around the world.”

About GROWNSY
GROWNSY creates innovative baby care products designed to fit seamlessly into modern family life. From nasal aspirators, bottle warmers and sterilizers to bottle washers, every product is built with safety, functionality, and design in mind.

Learn more at www.grownsy.com.

PATRICK MAHOMES JOINS HUBLOT’S ELITE

HUBLOT ANNOUNCES NFL SUPERSTAR PATRICK MAHOMES AS A BRAND AMBASSADOR, BRINGING HIS RECORD-BREAKING LEGACY TO THE WORLD OF HIGH-END WATCHMAKING

NYON, Switzerland, Sept. 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Hublot, the Luxury Swiss watchmaker renowned for its bold designs and unparalleled craftsmanship, is pleased to announce three-time Super Bowl Champion and Quarterback of the Kansas City Chiefs, Patrick Mahomes as its newest brand ambassador. As one of the most disruptive and dynamic figures in modern sports, Mahomes embodies the spirit of innovation and excellence that Hublot celebrates around its timepieces and partnerships.

 

Hublot Ambassador Patrick Mahomes
Hublot Ambassador Patrick Mahomes

 

Patrick Mahomes said, “Partnering with Hublot is an honor—it’s a brand that understands the value of timeliness, precision, and also performance. I’m proud to be a part of a legacy that was built on mastering time with style” 

A Game Changer in the World of Sports

Known for his exceptional athleticism and ability to perform under pressure, Mahomes has already broken multiple records and led his team to historic victories, including three Super Bowl championships and two-time MVP honors, to name a few. His innovative playing style and leadership on and off the field have redefined the quarterback position, making him a true game changer in the world of sports.

Much like Hublot, Patrick Mahomes redefines precision and performance—challenging norms and pushing boundaries with every throw, every game, and every season. He is the only quarterback in history to throw for over 5,000 yards in both college and the NFL in a single season. Mahomes reached 300 career touchdown passes faster than any quarterback in league history, holds the record for the most total yards in a single NFL season, and became the youngest QB to start in four Super Bowls. With three Super Bowl titles and two league MVPs already to his name, Mahomes isn’t just playing the game—he’s transforming it. His relentless pursuit of greatness aligns seamlessly with Hublot’s commitment to performance, culture, and style. Mahomes embodies passionate singularity—a rare fusion of talent, vision, and unyielding ambition that sets him apart as one of the most electrifying athletes of his generation. Beyond his athletic achievements, he shares a deep appreciation for the art of horology, innovation, and staying ahead of the curve, making this collaboration a natural and powerful match.

Excellence and Record-Breaking Ambition

Hublot has long been associated with excellence in the world of sports, having collaborated with some of the greatest athletes of all time, including Usain Bolt, Novak Djokovic, Kylian Mbappé, amongst others. Together, Mahomes and Hublot will continue to break records, inspire greatness, and elevate the standard of what it means to be the best both on and off the field.

“There are good players. Great players. And then, there’s Patrick Mahomes! Patrick is a true champion who represents everything that Hublot stands for. He is a leader, he has a vision, he brought a new style of playing for the beauty of the game, all of this with confidence, passion and instinct. At Hublot we recognize that mindset: a relentless pursuit of excellence, the courage to take risks and do it differently than others, and the dedication to continually break new ground. I have no doubt we’re up to great things next to Patrick and I can’t wait that together we will inspire billions around the world” stated Julien Tornare, Hublot CEO.

Discover the video here: https://youtu.be/d-PiayNN0tM

HUBLOT

In 1980 and for the first time, a watch dared to put a gold case on a rubber strap, turning the luxury watch world upside down in the process. Named for the porthole-shaped bezel with its exposed screws, Hublot was born and with it, the Art of Fusion.

In 2005 the brand took this exercise in creative thinking to a new level with the Big Bang and its iconic design, size and layered construction case. That same year, Hublot received the Best Design award at the Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève. Since then, spurred by this revolutionary mindset, the Big Bang has never stopped reinventing itself. The twenty-first century has its first watch Icon.

The concept of fusion is omnipresent, the guiding principle for every collection. Big Bang timepieces reshape the geometries of time; Classic Fusion balances boldness and restraint, while the Exceptional Timepieces overwrite expectations to create unprecedented horological objects. With its disruptive approach of challenging convention, Hublot’s DNA is transcribed in the Unico, Meca-10 and tourbillon in-house movements, to add another tier of meaning to the Art of Fusion.

Alchemy is ingrained into Hublot and not just at La Manufacture. Magic can take place on a football pitch, producing partnerships with major events (UEFA Champions League and UEFA EuroTM). Sometimes it happens at a concert, a basketball match, an artistic performance or at a unique gastronomic experience with Hublot’s family of starred Chefs. And so, the Hublot Vibes come to life, through shared moments of exaltation amongst the Hublotistas, its very own community of proud Hublot owners. The Art of Fusion goes beyond the tangible. It is a way of being, the Hublot way of life.

BIG BANG 20TH ANNIVERSARY – A CELEBRATION OF THE BIG BANG REVOLUTIONARY MINDSET

In 2005 the Big Bang marked the advent of a new era in watchmaking, more closely attuned than ever to the privileges of its name. Few timepieces have transformed contemporary watchmaking like the Big Bang. Twenty years after its launch, it remains the incarnation of a Manufacture that constantly pushes the boundaries of the unknown. Through exclusive materials and in-house movements, led by the Unico and the Meca-10, the Big Bang breaks with tradition – a notion it has never completely embraced. Singular for its bold aesthetic, plural for its versatility, this is the Big Bang.

HUBLOT: www.hublot.com

 

 

 

Hollyland Launches VenusLiv Air, Redefining Entry-Level Live Streaming Cameras with Pro-Grade Performance

SHENZHEN, China, Sept. 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — September 3 marks the official release of VenusLiv Air, the latest live streaming camera from professional audio-visual solutions provider Hollyland. Carrying the slogan “Pro Live on Air,” the product is purpose-built for small business livestream sellers, YouTube and Twitch streamers, and podcasters seeking high-quality, professional-grade visuals, who are usually deterred by the prohibitive cost and operational complexity of traditional professional equipment. Combining near mirrorless-level image quality, beginner-friendly AI tuning features, and plug-and-play simplicity, VenusLiv Air redefines the expectations for entry-level streaming equipment.

Hollyland Launches VenusLiv Air, Redefining Entry-Level Live Streaming Cameras with Pro-Grade Performance
Hollyland Launches VenusLiv Air, Redefining Entry-Level Live Streaming Cameras with Pro-Grade Performance

Pro-Quality Performance

At the core of VenusLiv Air’s performance lies its impressive image quality. A F1.05 large-aperture lens and 1/1.3-inch high-performance CMOS sensor pull in more light, delivering crisp detail and smooth background blur that adds depth to every frame. Low-light scenes retain clarity, while accurate color reproduction ensures makeup tones, product finishes, and other fine details appear exactly as intended. Purpose-built for streaming, the lens keeps hosts sharply framed, whether presenting products, leading tutorials, or engaging in real-time interaction. For small-business streamers, fabrics, accessories, and other showcase items stand out with studio-grade precision.

Designed to transform the look and feel of any broadcast, VenusLiv Air integrates Hollyland’s proprietary image enhancement algorithms. Through the HollyStudio software, users can apply seamless green screen effects, while the built-in content library provides diverse background assets to enrich any show’s visual storytelling. The software also provides Skin Beauty and AI-powered Color Correction Magic, enabling both full-scene and localized adjustments, making skin tones look natural, product textures more vibrant, and lighting more cohesive, all without post-editing.

Simplified Operation

Despite the enhanced visual output, operation remains remarkably simple. An AI-powered tuning engine automatically adjusts image settings based on ambient light and subject composition, removing the learning curve traditionally associated with professional imaging tools.

For creators working across different formats, the camera’s preset scene modes make switching effortless, seamlessly moving from a wide shot of a cooking host at the stove to a tight close-up of ingredients being mixed. Control is further streamlined through both mobile and desktop software, enabling quick adjustments mid-stream. A flip-out TFT screen adds another layer of precision, giving live-streamers a real-time view to fine-tune composition and stay perfectly framed, even during fast-paced or highly interactive moments.

Streaming Versatility

VenusLiv Air is engineered to fit seamlessly into diverse streaming workflows. Supporting UVC (USB Video Class) 4K30 streaming, it connects directly to computers without needing an external capture card, making it ideal for live-streamers who stream on multiple platforms simultaneously. Moreover, users can go live instantly by scanning a QR code to connect directly with Facebook, YouTube, or Twitch, with full support for custom SRT/RTMP(S) platforms. Stream settings are synced through the cloud and stored in the camera, enabling professional 4K wireless live streaming anytime, even without a computer. For more advanced productions, the HDMI port connects easily to switchers for multi-camera setups or can be used for real-time monitoring.

Beyond core performance, VenusLiv Air incorporates details tailored to creators’ daily challenges, offering multi-platform streaming and on-device 4K30 video recording (with SD card support). In addition, a Type-C digital audio port allows seamless connection to HL-series microphones, delivering clear, broadcast-level sound. Additionally, its rotatable design enables both horizontal and vertical shooting, catering to diverse video platforms.

VenusLiv Air enters the market as a versatile and affordable option that lowers the barrier to professional-grade streaming. With its careful balance of quality, functionality, and ease of use, the camera offers a compelling solution for creators ready to elevate their content across formats and platforms.

VenusLiv Air is now available for just $549; for more information, please visit https://www.hollyland.com/product/venusliv-air.

About Hollyland

Hollyland is a leading provider of wireless products, specializing in wireless intercom systems, video transmission systems, monitors, wireless microphones and live streaming camera. Since 2013, Hollyland has been serving millions of users around the world in various sectors, including filmmaking, telecasting, video production, live events, exhibitions, theaters, houses of worship, and individual content creators. It has built a sales network covering approximately 180 countries and regions with support from dozens of localized operation offices worldwide. For more information, please visit https://www.hollyland.com/, Hollyland Facebook, and Hollyland Instagram.

Cloopen Files Annual Report on Form 20-F for Fiscal 2024

BEIJING, Sept. 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Cloopen Group Holding Limited (OTC: RAASY) (“Cloopen” or the “Company”) today announced that it filed its annual report on Form 20-F (the “Annual Report”) for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024 with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) on September 3, 2025. The annual report on Form 20-F, which contains the Company’s audited financial statements, can be accessed on the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov as well as via the Company’s investor relations website at https://ir.yuntongxun.com.

About Cloopen Group Holding Limited

Cloopen Group Holding Limited is a leading multi-capability cloud-based communications solution provider in China offering a full suite of cloud-based communications solutions, covering communications platform as a service (CPaaS), cloud-based contact centers (cloud-based CC), and cloud-based unified communications and collaborations (cloud-based UC&C). Cloopen’s mission is to enhance the daily communication experience and operational productivity for enterprises. Cloopen aspires to drive the transformation of enterprise communications industry by offering innovative marketing and operational tactics and SaaS-based tools.

For more information, please visit https://ir.yuntongxun.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements made under the “safe harbor” provisions of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements can be identified by terminology such as “will,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “future,” “intends,” “plans,” “believes,” “estimates,” “confident” and similar statements. Cloopen may also make written or oral forward-looking statements in its reports filed with or furnished to the SEC, in its annual report to shareholders, in press releases and other written materials and in oral statements made by its officers, directors or employees to third parties. Any statements that are not historical facts, including statements about Cloopen’s beliefs and expectations as well as its financial outlook, are forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are based on Cloopen’s current expectations and involve factors, risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements. Further information regarding these and other risks, uncertainties or factors is included in Cloopen’s filings with the SEC. All information provided in this press release is current as of the date of the press release, and Cloopen does not undertake any obligation to update such information, except as required under applicable law. All forward-looking statements are qualified in their entirety by this cautionary statement, and you are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements.

For investor and media inquiries, please contact:

Cloopen Group Holding Limited
Investor Relations
Email: ir@yuntongxun.com

SPS Expands Philips SpeechLive with Ambient Medical AI Documentation, Powered by Corti

VIENNA, Austria and COPENHAGEN, Denmark, Sept. 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Speech Processing Solutions (SPS), the global leader behind Philips SpeechLive, today announced a strategic partnership with Corti, the specialized AI infrastructure company for healthcare, to introduce ambient clinical documentation directly into the SpeechLive platform.

This partnership integrates Corti’s real-time medical reasoning engine into the SpeechLive AI Assistant – transforming the trusted dictation platform into a fully AI-powered documentation ecosystem. As the only platform that brings together dictation, speech recognition, ambient AI, workflow automation, and hardware integration under one roof, SpeechLive now gives clinicians access to traditional dictation, live transcription, and intelligent ambient note capture. This is all within one seamless interface designed to meet the accuracy, compliance, and speed demands of modern healthcare systems across Europe, North America, and beyond.

Dr. Thomas Brauner, CEO of SPS said of the partnership: “Philips SpeechLive has always set the gold standard in our industry. By adding Corti’s API directly into our platform, we’re giving our customers the latest capabilities without forcing them to learn new systems or abandon familiar workflows. Together, we are redefining how speech empowers healthcare professionals worldwide to free up time for what matters most – the patient.”

Transforming voice into instant clinical insight
By combining SPS’s trusted dictation platform with Corti’s real-time medical AI, the SpeechLive AI Assistant delivers an intelligent workflow up to 35x faster than general-purpose built alternatives – engineered for the speed, precision and high stakes demands of clinical care. 

Key benefits include:

  • Live AI Documentation: Automatically transcribe and structure clinical conversations as they happen.
  • Decision Support: Surface relevant insights and context while documentation is underway.
  • Built-In Compliance: Fully aligned with GDPR, HIPAA, and MDR – designed for the most regulated markets.
  • Reduced Burnout: Reclaim hours each week by eliminating repetitive documentation tasks.

Purpose-Built AI for the Workflows That Matter Most

Corti is the first vertical AI infrastructure company purpose-built for healthcare. Its technology supports some of the most complex and safety-critical use cases across the care journey – from pre-visit intake and assessment to discharge planning and revenue cycle management.

Andreas Cleve, CEO and co-founder of Corti commented: “Corti is built for the realities of clinical care. Partnering with SPS allows us to bring specialized medical AI infrastructure into the workflows clinicians already rely on. Together, we are making healthcare-grade intelligence accessible on every device and in every setting – delivering safer, smarter, and more scalable care.”

The integration combines Corti’s healthcare-grade intelligence with SpeechLive’s proven usability, offering clinicians a frictionless, intelligent workflow from voice capture to completion.

A timely solution for a pressured system

With healthcare systems worldwide grappling with rising volumes, documentation backlogs, and workforce burnout, this partnership delivers a timely, trusted solution. With this new addition to the SpeechLive AI Assistant, SPS and Corti are providing a new kind of voice-enabled workflow – one that goes beyond record information and actively supports clinical care.

SpeechLive is the only platform that brings together dictation, speech recognition, ambient AI, workflow automation, and hardware integration into one powerful solution. Together with Corti, this is redefining what’s possible in medical speech technology, bringing real-time AI directly to the point of care, and turning every conversation into a catalyst for better outcomes.

Healthcare organizations can register for early access or contact SPS to explore pilot opportunities at www.speechlive.com or www.philips.com/dictation.

About SPS – Speech Processing Solutions
Speech Processing Solutions (SPS), the global leader in professional AI-powered dictation solutions, is active in 50+ countries, with over 4 million users and a worldwide network of 1,000+ partners. It develops and markets industry-leading dictation and transcription solutions, automated documentation workflows with speech recognition, as well as award-winning dictation devices, sold under the Philips brand. SPS’s mission is to empower every user to be more productive by simplifying their work with smart, voice-based solutions. Headquartered in Vienna, Austria, SPS has regional offices in Australia, Canada, Belgium, France, Germany, the United Kingdom and the United States.

www.speechlive.com | www.philips.com/dictation

Media Contact:
Alice Elt, PR Manager
Alice.Elt@speech.com

About Corti

Corti is a research and development company that specializes in state-of-the-art AI foundation models and infrastructure for healthcare. Corti’s mission is to eliminate administrative hurdles in healthcare and life sciences and bring expert-level healthcare reasoning to every corner of the globe, driving down costs and improving the quality of care through deploying purpose-built AI models you can trust. 

Corti’s models integrate seamlessly into any healthcare application through Corti’s SDKs and APIs, enabling vendors, providers, and payers to leverage safe, cutting-edge AI across extensive use cases in healthcare.
www.corti.ai

Media Contact:
Corti Press Team
press@corti.ai

Data Sovereignty Revolution: How Enterprises Are Choosing On-Premises Solutions Over Cloud-Connected AI Models

Iron Software Reports 300% Surge in Enterprise Demand for Perpetual, Air-Gapped Solutions as Companies Seek AI Innovation Without External Data Transmission

CHICAGO, Sept. 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — As enterprises embrace artificial intelligence to drive innovation and efficiency, a critical concern is reshaping software procurement decisions: data sovereignty. Iron Software, a leading provider of air-gapped enterprise solutions, today announced unprecedented demand for software that operates without external data transmission to cloud-based AI models, enabling organizations to harness AI benefits while maintaining complete control over sensitive information and intellectual property.

The shift reflects growing enterprise awareness that most AI-powered software solutions require transmitting customer data to external large language models (LLMs) hosted by major tech companies. This external data flow creates compliance risks, potential IP exposure, and regulatory challenges that many organizations are no longer willing to accept.

According to recent industry research, 69% of organizations now cite AI-powered data leaks as their top security concern in 2025, yet nearly half (47%) have implemented no AI-specific security controls. More alarming, 53% of organizations identify data privacy as their primary obstacle to AI adoption, outranking both technical integration challenges and implementation costs.

“We’re witnessing enterprises becoming more sophisticated about AI adoption,” said Cameron Rimington, CEO and Founder of Iron Software. “They want the productivity benefits of intelligent software, but they refuse to sacrifice data sovereignty for those gains. The question isn’t whether to use AI – it’s how to use AI without sending proprietary data to external cloud models. Our air-gapped, perpetual licensing approach enables AI-powered productivity while keeping sensitive data completely under customer control.”

The Perfect Storm Driving On-Premises AI Demands

The enterprise preference for data-sovereign AI solutions is driven by multiple converging factors:

External Data Transmission Risks: Most AI-powered software requires sending customer data to external LLM providers like OpenAI, Google, or Anthropic for processing. This creates potential exposure points where sensitive information could be inadvertently incorporated into AI training data, accessed by unauthorized parties, or subject to the data handling policies of third-party providers.

Regulatory Compliance Pressure: 2025 has ushered in a wave of new AI and data privacy regulations, including enforcement of the EU AI Act, implementation of four new US state privacy laws, and the Digital Operational Resilience Act for financial services. Nearly 55% of organizations report being unprepared for AI regulatory compliance, risking significant fines and reputational damage.

Intellectual Property Protection: High-profile legal battles over AI training data have heightened corporate awareness of data sovereignty risks. Enterprises are increasingly concerned that cloud-connected AI tools could expose proprietary information to external LLM providers, where data handling practices, retention policies, and potential use in model training remain outside corporate control.

Cost Predictability: In an uncertain economic climate, enterprises are gravitating toward perpetual licensing models that provide upfront cost certainty. Unlike subscription models that can increase over time, perpetual licenses offer budget predictability and eliminate the risk of vendor lock-in or sudden price escalations.

Iron Software Doubles Down on Compliance Leadership

Reinforcing its commitment to regulatory compliance and data protection, Iron Software announced its membership in the PDF Association (PDFA) in August 2025, joining the international organization dedicated to standardization and advocacy for digital document technologies.

“Our PDFA Association membership underscores our commitment to data sovereignty and compliance-first architecture,” explained Jacob Mellor, CTO of Iron Software. “We’re not anti-AI – we’re pro-control. Organizations shouldn’t have to choose between AI-powered productivity and data sovereignty. Our solutions enable the benefits of intelligent software while ensuring customer data never leaves their controlled environment.”

The PDFA membership positions Iron Software alongside industry leaders committed to open standards, digital preservation, and long-term document accessibility – values that align perfectly with enterprises seeking stable, compliant solutions for mission-critical operations.

Market Validation: Industry Leaders Recognize Data Sovereignty Imperative

Iron Software’s focus on data-sovereign AI solutions aligns with broader industry recognition of these challenges. Google recently announced plans to bring Gemini models to air-gapped environments, while GitLab launched GitLab Duo Self-Hosted specifically for enterprises requiring complete data control. VMware, Trend Micro, and other major vendors have introduced on-premises AI solutions targeting government, healthcare, and financial services sectors.

“The market is validating what we’ve always believed,” noted Cameron Rimington. “AI innovation and data sovereignty aren’t mutually exclusive. The future belongs to solutions that deliver both – intelligent functionality without compromising data control. We’re proud to be leading this evolution toward more secure AI deployment models.”

Industry Experts Confirm Enterprise Data Protection Concerns

The enterprise focus on data sovereignty aligns with broader market observations from software industry consultants. Frederic M. Wilf, founder and managing partner of Wilftek, a technology and intellectual property law firm, reports that client concerns have shifted dramatically in recent months.

“The most common questions my software clients are asking me right now center on how to protect their intellectual property and customer data from AI,” said Frederic M. Wilf, Founder and Managing Partner of Wilftek. “They’re not asking if they should use AI – they’re asking how to use it safely. The fear of inadvertent data exposure to external AI models is keeping executives up at night, and they’re actively seeking solutions that eliminate that risk.”

The Iron Software Advantage: Three Pillars of Data-Sovereign Computing

Iron Software’s enterprise solutions are built on three fundamental principles:

  1. Air-Gapped Architecture: Complete network isolation ensures sensitive data never leaves customer premises, eliminating exposure to external AI models, cloud breaches, or unauthorized third-party access.
  2. Perpetual Licensing: One-time purchase model provides cost predictability, eliminates subscription risks, and gives enterprises complete ownership and control over their software investments.
  3. No External Data Transmission: Software designed to operate without sending customer data to external AI services or cloud-based LLM providers, ensuring complete data sovereignty while maintaining intelligent functionality.

Industry Impact: The Return of On-Premises Computing

The demand for air-gapped solutions represents a broader trend toward digital sovereignty that extends beyond individual software purchases. Organizations are increasingly prioritizing data residency, regulatory compliance, and intellectual property protection over the convenience of cloud-based solutions.

This shift is particularly pronounced in highly regulated industries including healthcare, financial services, defense, and government agencies, where data exposure risks can carry severe penalties and national security implications.

—— About Iron Software ——-

Iron Software develops enterprise-grade, air-gapped software solutions that enable AI-powered productivity while maintaining complete data sovereignty. Founded with deep expertise in enterprise security and regulatory compliance, Iron Software has established itself as the leading authority on data-sovereign computing for mission-critical environments. The company’s engineering team brings decades of combined experience from defense, healthcare, and financial services sectors where data exposure risks carry severe operational and legal consequences. With a commitment to perpetual licensing and zero external data transmission, Iron Software serves Fortune 500 companies and government agencies worldwide who require intelligent software capabilities without compromising security or regulatory compliance. Iron Software’s solutions are deployed across highly regulated industries where traditional cloud-connected AI models are prohibited or create unacceptable risk exposure. Founded on the principle that enterprises should never have to choose between innovation and data control, Iron Software continues to lead the data sovereignty revolution with solutions that deliver AI benefits while keeping sensitive information completely under customer control.

For more information about Iron Software’s air-gapped solutions and perpetual licensing options, visit www.ironsoftware.com or contact our enterprise sales team: https://ironsoftware.com/enterprise/ 

Interview Opportunities Available

The following executives and industry experts are available for interviews on data sovereignty, enterprise AI adoption, and air-gapped computing solutions:

  • Cameron Rimington, CEO and Founder of Iron Software
    Can speak with authority on enterprise market trends, data sovereignty business strategies, customer demand patterns for air-gapped solutions, and the competitive landscape shift away from cloud-connected AI models.
  • Jacob Mellor, CTO of Iron Software
    Can provide technical insights on air-gapped architecture implementation, security protocols for data-sovereign computing, compliance engineering challenges, and the technical aspects of preventing external data transmission.
  • Frederic M. Wilf, Founder and Managing Partner of Wilftek
    Can discuss the legal implications of AI data exposure, intellectual property protection strategies, regulatory compliance requirements, and evolving technology law as it relates to enterprise AI adoption.

Citations:

1.      BigID’s “AI Risk & Readiness in the Enterprise: 2025 Report” – cited for:

  • 69% cite AI-powered data leaks as top security concern
  • 47% have no AI-specific security controls
  • 55% unprepared for AI regulatory compliance

2.      Cloudera’s research (involving nearly 1,500 senior IT leaders across 14 countries) – cited for:

  • 53% identify data privacy as primary obstacle to AI adoption

 

Hilco Global Unveils Operating Structure to Fuel Next Stage of Growth

Firm’s 20+ operating companies will consolidate into two divisions, Hilco Global Professional Services and Hilco Global Capital Solutions, which will support the firm’s expanded advisory and asset management-private credit capabilities

New operating structure effective following the close of ORIX USA’s majority acquisition of Hilco Global

CHICAGO, Sept. 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Hilco Global, a diversified global financial services company, today announced its new operating structure through the creation of two divisions—Hilco Global Professional Services and Hilco Global Capital Solutions. Both divisions will report to Hilco Global’s Founding Chairman and CEO, Jeffrey B. Hecktman. In this new structure, the firm will operate as a subsidiary of ORIX Corporation USA, following the completion of ORIX USA’s acquisition of a majority equity interest in the 38-year-old financial services and advisory firm.

“Bringing together ORIX USA and Hilco Global offers the marketplace a powerful combination of intellect and deep financial resources to help our clients maximize asset value and return on investment,” said Mr. Hecktman. “By streamlining our business, Hilco Global emerges as a truly integrated financial solutions company with the ability to deliver valuation, monetization, advisory services and capital solutions through asset-based private credit lending and principal investing.”  

  • Hilco Global Professional Services will expand the firm’s current suite of consultative practices, continuing to deliver asset valuation expertise and advisory solutions that build on its reputation as one of the smartest asset appraisal firms in the world. Hilco Global intends to grow this division significantly, adding new strategic and operational advisory services to its current professional services practices in restructuring and turnaround, real estate, performance solutions, capital transactions, intellectual property, corporate finance, litigation support, cyber security, geopolitical consulting, and more.
  • Hilco Global Capital Solutions will focus on expanding the firm’s asset management investing, particularly through asset-based private credit lending, which will benefit from ORIX USA’s capital and lending expertise and Hilco Global’s asset understanding and origination capabilities. Additionally, the Capital Solutions division will continue to use its balance sheet investing and asset monetization expertise to buy and sell assets across the retail, wholesale, commercial industrial, manufacturing real estate, and intellectual property industries.

In connection with this simplified organizational structure, Hilco Global also announced several executive management leadership roles which will report to Founding Chairman and CEO Jeffrey B. Hecktman. David Kurtz, will serve as the CEO of Hilco Global Professional Services and continue as Vice Chairman for Hilco Global. Neil Aaronson will continue in his capacity as President of Hilco Global for The Americas, alongside Henry Foster, who will serve as President of Hilco Global for the UK, EU and APAC. Additionally, Ian Fredericks will serve as the CEO for the Hilco Global Capital Solutions Division-Americas and Henry Foster will serve as CEO of the Hilco Global Capital Solutions Division across the UK/EU/APAC. Nik Singhal will serve as the interim Head of Asset Management and Private Credit within the Hilco Global Capital Solutions division as an extension of his role as Group Head of Direct Lending for ORIX USA. James H.M. Sprayregen will continue to serve as Vice Chairman Hilco Global Strategy and Growth. Several other leadership roles and responsibilities will be announced in the coming weeks.

Mr. Hecktman added, “I am thrilled that our impressive team of industry experts at Hilco Global will continue to manage the company and collaborate with ORIX USA as we expand into this exciting next chapter. Our Hilco Global team is well-positioned to support our strategic growth plan by servicing our clients and growing our enterprise value.”

About Hilco Global

Hilco Global, a subsidiary of ORIX Corporation USA, is a diversified financial services company that delivers integrated professional services and capital solutions that help clients maximize value and drive performance across the retail, commercial industrial, real estate, manufacturing, brand and intellectual property sectors, and more. Hilco Global provides a range of customized solutions to healthy, stressed, and distressed companies to resolve complex situations and enhance long-term enterprise value. Hilco Global works to deliver the best possible result by aligning interests with clients and providing strategic advice and, in many instances, the capital required to complete the deal. Hilco Global is based in Northbrook, Illinois and has more than 810 professionals operating on four continents. Visit www.hilcoglobal.com.

About ORIX Corporation USA

Established in the U.S. in 1981, ORIX USA has grown organically and through acquisition into the investment and asset management firm we are today. With a specialization in private credit, real estate, and private equity solutions for middle-market focused borrowers and investors, we combine our robust balance sheet with funds from third-party investors, providing a strong alignment of interest. ORIX USA and its subsidiaries — ORIX Advisers, ORIX Capital Partners, Signal Peak Capital Management, Boston Financial, Lument, Real Estate Capital, and NXT Capital— have approximately 1,300 employees across the U.S. and have $91.3 billion in assets*, which includes $40.5 billion in assets and commitments, in addition to $50.8 billion in servicing and administering assets, as of June 2025. Our parent company, ORIX Corporation, is a publicly owned international financial services company with operations in 30 countries and regions worldwide. ORIX Corporation is listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange (8591) and New York Stock Exchange (IX). For more information, visit orix.com.

* As of June 30, 2025. Includes $50.8 billion in servicing and administering assets, in addition to $40.5 billion in funded assets and unfunded commitments across proprietary capital, third party capital, and strategic partners investing in ORIX USA’s private credit, real estate, and private equity businesses. Unfunded commitments are based on a contractual commitment or an expected commitment for an established program based on ORIX USA Group’s understanding.