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LG Unveils Korea’s First Open-weight Hybrid AI, ‘EXAONE 4.0’

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Proving Superior Performance in Benchmarks Against Leading Open-Weight Models from the US, China, and France.

SEOUL, South Korea, July 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — On July 15, the LG AI Research unveiled EXAONE 4.0, the first open-weight hybrid AI model in Korea. EXAONE 4.0 is a groundbreaking model that integrates a Large Language Model (LLM), which excels in natural language processing, generation, and knowledge-based rapid responses, with a reasoning AI model capable of forming and verifying hypotheses to solve problems.

Currently, only a few global players, such as Anthropic (developer of Claude) in the US and Alibaba (developer of Qwen) in China, have released hybrid AI models. OpenAI has also stated that it is developing GPT-5 as a hybrid AI, an integrated model. Following the release of EXAONE Deep, Korea’s first reasoning AI model, in March, LG AI Research has now unveiled EXAONE 4.0, the country’s first hybrid AI model, just four months later, further enhancing its competitiveness in the global AI market.

In particular, ‘EXAONE 4.0’ has proven itself to be world-class, surpassing leading open-weight models from the United States, China, and France in benchmark comparisons evaluating AI model performance. EXAONE 4.0 achieved scores of 92.3/81.8 on MMLU-Redux/MMLU-Pro (World knowledge), 66.7 on LiveCodeBench v6 (Code), 75.4 on GPQA-Diamond (Science), and 85.3 on AIME 2025 (Mathematics).

LG AI Research has released EXAONE 4.0 as an open-weight model on Hugging Face, a global open-source AI platform, for research, academic, and educational purposes. While open-weight models do not disclose the AI model’s design or training data, they do reveal the weights, which allow for understanding the AI’s data processing methods, enabling modification or redistribution. Examples of prominent open-weight models include Google’s Gemma, Meta’s Llama, Microsoft’s Phi from the US, Alibaba’s Qwen from China, and Mistral AI’s Mistral from France.

“LG AI Research will continue our research and development to ensure EXAONE becomes a leading frontier model representing Korea, proving its competitiveness in the global market,” said Jinsik Lee, Head of EXAONE Lab at LG AI Research. LG AI Research plans to hold the ‘LG AI Talk Concert 2025’ on July 22 at LG Sciencepark in Magok, Seoul, where it will announce its AI technology research and development achievements, including EXAONE 4.0, and future plans.

LG AI Research has unveiled a 32B (32 billion parameters) expert model and a 1.2B (1.2 billion parameters) on-device model. The 32B expert model demonstrated a high level of expertise by passing the written exams for six national professional qualifications, including doctor, dentist, herbal pharmacist, customs broker, appraiser, and Insurance adjuster. LG AI Research expects EXAONE 4.0 to provide highly accurate answers in fields requiring specialized knowledge, delivering essential and exceptionally valuable solutions to customers.

LG AI Research has focused on developing a practical on-device model that can be directly utilized in various devices such as home appliances, smartphones, automotive infotainment systems, and robots. On-device models offer strong advantages in terms of privacy protection and security, as they can process information quickly and securely within the electronic device without connecting to external servers. This model is half the size of the EXAONE 3.5 2.4B model released last December, making it lighter and more economical. Despite its smaller size, it outperformed OpenAI’s GPT-4o mini in specialized evaluation metrics for mathematics, coding, and science, demonstrating the highest level of performance among AI models of similar scale worldwide. LG AI Research plans to take the lead in the rapidly expanding on-device AI market with EXAONE.

To popularize AI technology, LG AI Research has partnered with FriendliAI, Hugging Face’s official AI model distribution partner, to launch the API service for EXAONE 4.0. This partnership allows anyone, from individual developers to enterprises, to easily utilize EXAONE or integrate it into their services without the need for high-performance GPUs. LG AI Research expects the API release to be a significant turning point, accelerating the adoption of AI technology across various industries.

On July 15, LG AI Research hosted ‘EXAONE Partner’s Day’, where it discussed ways to activate cooperation within the EXAONE ecosystem with 22 partner companies. Meanwhile, LG Corporation Chairman and CEO Kwang-mo Koo, emphasized in his New Year’s address this year, “The many moments of challenging new areas and creating unprecedented value have built today’s LG.” He added, “We will make advanced technologies like AI conveniently usable in daily life, creating a new lifestyle where valuable time can be spent on more enjoyable and meaningful activities.”

About LG Group

LG Group is a leading global company representing South Korea, offering innovative products and services across various industries such as electronics, chemicals, telecommunications, and energy. Established in 1947, LG Group has grown into a world-renowned brand through its activities in these diverse fields. The company is committed to continuous research and development, focusing on innovation to enhance the quality of life for its customers. Emphasizing its role as a socially responsible enterprise, LG Group is striving to strengthen its competitiveness in the global market and achieve sustainable growth through its future portfolio in areas like AI, Bio, and Cleantech. The company is dedicated to realizing its vision of being a business that provides value to customers and society, pursuing this mission with unwavering determination. For more information, visit https://www.lgcorp.com

About LG AI Research

Launched in December 2020 as the artificial intelligence (AI) research hub of South Korea’s LG Group, LG AI Research aims to lead the next epoch of artificial intelligence (AI) to realize a promising future by providing optimal research environments and leveraging state-of-the-art AI technologies. And LG AI Research developed its large-scale AI, EXAONE, a 300 billion parametric multimodal AI model, in 2021. EXAONE, which stands for “Expert AI for Everyone,” is a multi-modal large-scale AI model that stands out from its peers due to its ability to process both language and visual data. With one of the world’s largest learning data capacities, LG AI Research aims to engineer better business decisions through its state-of-the-art artificial intelligence technologies and its continuous effort on fundamental AI research. For more information, visit https://www.lgresearch.ai

 

Avio Health Launches AI Platform to Turn Disconnected Health Data into Preventive Intelligence

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How Avio Health Is Rewiring Medicine for the Age of AI

PALO ALTO, Calif. , July 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Today, Avio Health announced the launch of its proprietary clinical AI platform, which is designed to unify health data and support the shift toward preventative, personalized care. By integrating lab results, wearable data, genomics, imaging, and patient histories, the platform provides both clinicians and—soon—consumers with a comprehensive, actionable view of health status.

In current healthcare systems, medical and wellness data are often stored in isolated silos. Laboratory tests, imaging results, wearables, and symptom logs typically exist in unconnected systems, limiting the ability to detect trends or anticipate health risks. This fragmentation challenges care providers and leaves patients with large volumes of unstructured, difficult-to-interpret information.

“Patients often undergo numerous tests and use multiple health devices, but the volume of data can quickly become overwhelming, especially when there‘s no clear correlation to actual health biomarkers,” said Dr. Elvin Siew, Founder of Avio Health

Our platform connects those fragmented data points to uncover meaningful patterns. While we currently support clinicians, we‘re also preparing to launch a direct-to-consumer model, giving individuals a simple, unified way to better understand and manage their health. We believe this will help reshape the future of healthcare from reactive to truly preventive.”

Addressing a Growing Gap Between Data and Meaning

A recent The Star Malaysia article noted that many individuals using wearable devices and home diagnostics report feeling confused or anxious rather than informed. Despite access to heart rate variability, glucose monitoring, and sleep tracking, most users receive no integrated insight into how those metrics relate to their health trajectory.

We‘re not adding more data—we‘re making it meaningful. Avio Health turns scattered health info into clear, proactive plans for real people.”

— Dr Siew

Avio Health‘s platform aims to bridge this gap using a proprietary large language model (LLM) specifically trained on medical data. Unlike general-purpose AI systems, Avio‘s LLM is designed to interpret complex, multimodal health inputs and identify early patterns that may indicate underlying issues, even before symptoms emerge.

From Complexity to Clarity: Real-World Application

In one use case, a 42-year-old patient using several health tracking devices and undergoing routine lab tests reported persistent fatigue and brain fog. Traditional diagnostics found no abnormalities. However, when her data, ranging from hormone labs and wearable metrics to historical health records, was analyzed through the Avio platform, the system flagged early signs of mitochondrial dysfunction and inflammation.

Based on this insight, her care team at Emagene.Life implemented a targeted protocol that included nutritional adjustments, peptide therapy, and follow-up testing. Within 90 days, the patient reported significant energy and cognitive clarity improvement.

Platform Highlights

Avio Health‘s technology stack includes:

* A proprietary LLM for functional and preventative health applications

* Integration of labs, genomics, imaging, symptoms, and lifestyle data

* Interoperability with electronic health record (EHR) systems and wearable APIs

* Adaptive clinical models that learn and update with new data over time

* A consumer-facing dashboard (in development) for direct health insight and tracking

Scaling Globally for Clinical and Consumer Use

Avio Health, already deployed in pilot programs across Southeast Asia and the United States, empowers clinicians in diagnostic labs, longevity clinics, and wellness centers. Building on this momentum, the company is preparing to launch its highly anticipated direct-to-consumer (B2C) platform, giving individuals the power of longevity in their own hands. This upcoming release will allow everyday users to harness Avio‘s advanced AI engine to visualize their complete health picture, uncover hidden patterns, and take personalized, proactive steps toward optimized wellness — all in one intelligent, user-friendly interface.

About Avio Health

Avio Health is a clinical AI company transforming fragmented health data into unified, actionable insights. The platform supports earlier detection, personalized planning, and data-driven prevention by leveraging advanced machine learning models. Headquartered in Kuala Lumpur, Avio Health is expanding globally to serve institutional and individual healthcare markets.

 

 

EventXpo 2025 and Kind Malaysia 2025: Business Events Build Nations

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KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, July 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — EventXpo 2025, Malaysia’s premier business events marketplace, is set to take place from 7 to 9 August 2025 at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre. This year’s edition promises to be the most dynamic yet, uniting the business events community under the powerful theme Business Events Build Nations.

EventXpo 2025 and Kind Malaysia 2025: Business Events Build Nations
EventXpo 2025 and Kind Malaysia 2025: Business Events Build Nations

The event will feature participation from more than 90 companies, two state pavilions, and exhibitors from Korea, Indonesia, Thailand, India and Singapore. Exhibitors will present innovative solutions that are shaping the future of business events, from advanced technology and digital engagement tools to sustainable practices and venue services.

Eric Ho, Co-Organising Chair of EventXpo 2025, shared, “We are proud to welcome such a diverse line-up of exhibitors and partners from Malaysia and across the region. The strength of participation this year reflects the industry’s confidence in EventXpo as the go-to marketplace for business event professionals. This is where ideas turn into action, and where collaborations are born that will help participants deliver exceptional events. We invite all players in the industry to be part of this exciting journey.”

Visitors can look forward to a rich and engaging programme at the EventXpo 2025 Knowledge Theatre. The theatre will host thought-provoking sessions covering cybersecurity, inclusion, sustainability, the future of eSports, risk management in live events, and technology-driven attendee experiences.

Yusno Yunos, Co-Organising Chair of EventXpo 2025, added, “EventXpo 2025 is more than an exhibition floor. The EventXpo 2025 Knowledge Theatre, the Better World Corner, and our networking activities are designed to inspire new thinking, share best practices, and equip participants with strategies they can apply immediately. It is a must-attend for anyone serious about advancing their business events capabilities.”

Francis Teo, Advisor of EventXpo 2025 , said, “This platform was created with a vision to uplift the entire business events ecosystem. EventXpo 2025 is about driving innovation, building meaningful connections, and showcasing Malaysia as a hub for world-class business events. It is an opportunity for all stakeholders to come together, learn from one another and create lasting impact.”

EventXpo 2025 is organised by the Malaysian Association of Convention and Exhibition Organisers and Suppliers (MACEOS) as part of its ongoing mission to advance Malaysia’s business events industry and position the country as a regional hub for conferences, exhibitions and trade shows.

Running alongside EventXpo is Kind Malaysia 2025, a unique platform that connects corporations with NGOs and civil organisations. This initiative opens meaningful opportunities for businesses to explore partnerships that create lasting community impact.

Datuk Dr M Gandhi, President of MACEOS, commented, “EventXpo 2025, together with Kind Malaysia 2025, is a powerful demonstration of how business events contribute not only to economic growth but also to the wellbeing of our communities. This is where business innovation meets purpose. I encourage everyone across the business events ecosystem to join us in building stronger nations through collaboration, creativity and compassion.”

EventXpo 2025 will also feature the Better World Corner at Kiosk 4 in Hall 4, where NGOs, foundations and social enterprises will present inspiring talks and activities focused on health, humanitarian action, mental health, inclusion, environmental sustainability and technology for good.

Event highlights include:

  • More than 90 exhibitors and two state pavilions showcasing cutting-edge solutions
  • Regional and international participation from Korea, Indonesia, Thailand, India and Singapore
  • Inspiring talks and discussions at the EventXpo 2025 Knowledge Theatre
  • Opportunities to connect with NGOs and social enterprises through Kind Malaysia 2025

Event dates: 7 to 9 August 2025
Venue: Hall 4, Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre

PR Newswire is the Official News Distribution partner for EventXpo 2025 and Kind Malaysia 2025.

Clarifai Accelerates Agentic AI Development: MCP Server Hosting and OpenAI Compatibility Enable Smarter Agents, Faster Deployment

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WASHINGTON, July 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Clarifai, a global leader in AI and pioneer of the full-stack AI platform, announced a transformative suite of enhancements designed to fundamentally reshape how intelligent AI agents are built, deployed, and scaled. By integrating Model Context Protocol (MCP) server hosting with OpenAI-compatible APIs, Clarifai now offers an unparalleled combination that empowers developers and enterprises to create smarter, more capable AI agents at unprecedented speed and efficiency.

Clarifai’s commitment to Agentic AI stems from their vision for AI teams to create production Agentic AI quickly and seamlessly. This progression promises substantial gains in efficiency and innovation across industries, demanding robust computing power, efficient resource consumption, and sophisticated management. Clarifai’s advanced compute orchestration solutions, which include the newly launched Local Runners, are engineered to ensure AI runs quickly, efficiently, and securely.

A Dual Breakthrough: Smarter Agents, Faster Deployment

The powerful synergy between Clarifai’s new MCP Server Hosting and its OpenAI-compatible APIs addresses critical challenges in next-generation Agentic AI development:

  • Empowering Smarter Agents with MCP Server Hosting: Clarifai now allows users to upload and host their own custom tools, functions, and APIs as an MCP server, making them callable by AI agents or models. This pivotal capability enables AI agents to seamlessly integrate proprietary business logic and real-time data directly into their operational intelligence. These custom components are fully hosted, versioned, and managed by Clarifai, providing agents with the ability to access unique, domain-specific information (e.g., a pricing calculator for an insurance agent) or proprietary internal systems. This capability represents unmatched flexibility and control, allowing users to host and run their custom tools as MCP servers anywhere—from a local machine to a private cloud infrastructure—and Clarifai stands out as the only platform currently offering this level of hardware-agnostic orchestration for agent-facing tools.
  • Accelerating Deployment with OpenAI-Compatible APIs: With the introduction of OpenAI-compatible APIs, Clarifai significantly simplifies the integration process, enabling developers to integrate with over 100 open-source and third-party models from the Clarifai community by leveraging their existing clients and tools with minimal code changes. This eliminates friction, accelerates testing, and ensures instant interoperability with established tech stacks. Teams can now seamlessly switch to Clarifai’s powerful Agentic AI models from familiar OpenAI API endpoints, preserving their existing tooling while potentially gaining enhanced accuracy, improved privacy, or reduced switching costs across different teams or models.

Artjom Shestajev, Sr. Product Manager at Clarifai, spoke about the real-world impact: “This is a monumental step for Agentic AI. Our MCP server hosting unleashes a new level of agent intelligence, allowing them to directly interact with an organization’s unique operational DNA and proprietary data sources. Paired with our OpenAI-compatible APIs, we’re not just accelerating deployment; we’re breaking down barriers, enabling developers to integrate these highly capable agents into their existing infrastructure almost instantly, driving rapid, impactful innovation.”

These features enhance Clarifai’s existing Agent Toolkit Integrations, which provide out-of-the-box support for leading agent frameworks, including CrewAI, LangChain, LiteLLM, and Google ADK. This comprehensive approach allows users to build sophisticated agent workflows using their preferred tools, streamlining the entire journey from conception to production. Clarifai’s continuous innovation in compute orchestration helps businesses significantly reduce operational costs by enabling AI models to be up to 10x more resource-efficient, while also providing enhanced security and control over their entire AI ecosystem.

About Clarifai
Clarifai is a global leader in AI and the pioneer of the full-stack AI platform that helps organizations, teams, and developers build, deploy, and operationalize AI at scale. Clarifai’s cutting-edge AI platform supports today’s modern AI technologies like Large Language Models (LLMs), Large Vision Models (LVMs), Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG), automated data labeling, high-volume production inference, and more. Founded in 2013, Clarifai is available in cloud, on-premises, or hybrid environments and has been used to build more than 1.5 million AI models with more than 400,000 users in 170 countries. Learn more at www.clarifai.com.

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Adyen Supports JOE & THE JUICE’s International Growth and Expansion

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The SFO1 payment terminal’s 8-inch touch screen merges payment functions with customer-facing marketing displays to transform in-store payments experience

NEW YORK, July 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Adyen, the global financial technology platform of choice for leading businesses, is partnering with urban juice bar and coffee concept JOE & THE JUICE to revolutionize its in-store payment experience with Adyen’s proprietary multimedia countertop SFO1 terminal.

For over a decade, JOE & THE JUICE has partnered with Adyen to streamline payment operations and drive efficiency across its growing global footprint. As the brand accelerates its expansion in the U.S. market, particularly in key cities like New York, it is turning to Adyen’s technology to enrich in-store experience.

The latest deployment of Adyen’s SFO1 terminals marks a significant step, combining frictionless payments with integrated brand engagement and loyalty programs directly at the point of sale. This enables JOE & THE JUICE to turn each transaction into a moment of interaction, using real-time data and feedback to strengthen the brand and foster deeper customer connections.

As part of its U.S. growth strategy, JOE & THE JUICE is using these intelligent terminals not just to simplify checkout, but to gather insights that help inform store experiences, shape its marketing approach, and ultimately, build long-term customer loyalty in a highly competitive F&B landscape.

“Adyen has been a trusted partner and leveraging their financial technology to expand internationally was an easy decision,” said Nicolai Schnack, CTO at JOE & THE JUICE. “Adyen’s new SFO1 terminal allows us to adapt to various market environments, enhancing our in-store experience to match the retail environment. It enables us to meet customers where they are, fostering a global connection to the brand.”

The SFO1 terminal supports Joe & The Juice’s digital expansion by enabling pre-ordering through the app, providing personalized loyalty incentives, and incorporating marketing content directly at checkout. This shift reflects the growing consumer demand for personalized brand experiences in the company’s U.S. and European markets.

“The way customers interact at checkout varies between U.S. and European audiences across contactless payments and credit usage, for example, and we’re excited to help support JOE & THE JUICE cater to local consumer preferences,” said Roelant Prins, Chief Commercial Officer at Adyen. “The SFO1 terminal makes it easier to reward and learn from customers in real-time. It’s a great example of how the point of sale can become a point of connection.”

Learn more about the SFO1 terminal here.

About JOE & THE JUICE

JOE & THE JUICE is an urban juice bar and coffee concept operating in more than 400 locations across 18 countries. Founded in 2002, the company sells freshly prepared juices, shakes, sandwiches, and coffee using natural and organic ingredients sourced from growers directly. Joe & the Juice’s differentiated concept creates a modern, urban, and hip ambiance for on-the-go customers focused on a healthy lifestyle. For more on our authentic and unique brand: www.joejuice.com

About Adyen

Adyen (AMS: ADYEN) is the financial technology platform of choice for leading companies. By providing end-to-end payments capabilities, data-driven insights, and financial products in a single global solution, Adyen helps businesses achieve their ambitions faster. With offices around the world, Adyen works with the likes of Meta, Uber, H&M, eBay, and Microsoft. The cooperation with JOE & THE JUICE as described in this merchant update underlines Adyen’s continuous growth with current and new merchants over the years.

 

PhotonPay Launches Physical Mastercard Commercial Credit Card to Empower Global Business Payments

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HONG KONG, July 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — PhotonPay, a global digital financial infrastructure provider, today announced the launch of its physical Mastercard Commercial Credit Card, marks a new milestone in its global payment solution portfolio, and delivers a unified, secure payment experience to global businesses across both online and offline channels.

PhotonPay Launches Physical Mastercard Commercial Credit Card to Empower Global Business Payments
PhotonPay Launches Physical Mastercard Commercial Credit Card to Empower Global Business Payments

As enterprises expand globally, many traditional cross-border payment methods are held back by long processing times, unstable exchange rates, and limited offline usability, making it difficult for businesses to manage payments efficiently. The launch of the physical Mastercard commercial credit card marks a strategic step in helping enterprises overcome long-standing barriers in global payments. By providing a fully integrated and globally accepted solution, the card empowers businesses across scenarios such as procurement, employee travel, and logistics.

As a Mastercard issuer in Hong Kong, PhotonPay has deeply integrated its digital financial infrastructure with Mastercard’s global payment network to deliver a comprehensive commercial card solution. The card links directly to PhotonPay’s multi-currency account system. By connecting to Mastercard’s global network, the card is accepted at 150 million of merchants in 210 countries and regions, and supports ATM cash withdrawals, providing businesses with greater liquidity and flexibility in managing global funds.

Through PhotonPay, enterprises can issue, freeze, or cancel cards on demand and customize spending parameters including currencies, limits, time frames, and merchant categories. All transactions are synced in real-time to PhotonPay’s smart reconciliation engine, helping businesses manage the entire payment-to-reporting lifecycle digitally and transparently, delivering true global payment visibility and control.

“The launch of the physical Mastercard Commercial Credit Card marks a significant step in PhotonPay’s global payment strategy,” said Lewison Chen, Founder and CEO of PhotonPay. “By integrating our robust digital financial infrastructure with Mastercard’s extensive global network, we’re delivering a solution that brings greater visibility, control, and flexibility to global payments across more markets and more business models than ever before.”

About PhotonPay

Founded in 2015, PhotonPay is a digital financial infrastructure provider offering global payment solutions to businesses. Our innovative core products include Global Accounts, Card Issuing, Online Payments, Payouts, FX Management and Embedded Finance. PhotonPay has become a Mastercard issuer in Hong Kong and the fintech card issuer in the Greater China region of Discover® Network.

With a strong compliance culture and technological innovation capabilities, PhotonPay is building a digital payment network to take the friction out of global payments and enhance operational efficiency for businesses operating on a global scale.

Headquartered in Hong Kong and providing localized services through nine international offices, PhotonPay partners with a network of top-tier banks and global financial institutions and serves more than 200,000 customers globally.

https://www.photonpay.com/en/

 

The Peloton Platform is now in Microsoft’s Indonesia Central cloud region

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CALGARY, AB, July 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Peloton, a global leader in energy data management software solutions, is excited to announce that the Peloton Platform, hosted on Microsoft Azure, is now available in the Microsoft Indonesia Central cloud region.

As our clients in the Southeast Asia region continue their journey to the cloud, this infrastructure milestone provides energy explorers and producers with unparalleled experience, interfaces, and enhanced performance. Energy companies all around the world can leverage the Peloton Platform, providing a secure and scalable cloud-based environment enabling them to focus on optimizing their operations through superior data management and analysis.

The Peloton Platform provides an integrated single source of truth through the following solutions:

  • Well Data Lifecycle: Globally recognized, industry standard data management solution that encompasses workflows from well planning through reclamation, including data acquisition and management of real-time drilling and completions data and analysis.
  • Integrity and Reliability Data Management: Robust workflows that enable your organization to assess well failure-related risks, and to operate more efficiently and profitably.
  • Production and Operations Data Lifecycle: Powerful data management solutions to support production data capture, field operations, surveillance, hydrocarbon accounting, emissions, and regulatory reporting.
  • Land Data Management: Modernized workflows for surface and mineral acquisition, payment and non-payment obligation tracking, ownership and chain-of-title history, owner relations, supporting contracts/agreements, document generation and reporting.
  • Geospatial Mapping: Solution for enabling an all-encompassing view of your products with full integration between Esri’s ArcGIS® Enterprise and the Peloton Platform. Powerful cross-functionality with all Peloton applications enables advanced spatial analysis.

“Expanding our Platform to the Microsoft Azure Indonesia Datacenter is a strategic step in supporting our Southeast Asia clients’ move to the cloud,” said Duncan Knight, President of International Operations and Business Development at Peloton. “With all solutions integrated on a single, scalable platform, clients can modernize operations, reduce complexity, and unlock greater value from their data in a secure, cloud-based environment.”

About Peloton
Peloton’s Platform is the world’s energy data management solution, enabling digital transformation through mobility, automation, and data integration by providing fully integrated well data lifecycle, production data lifecycle and land data management solutions. With a 34-year history and a clear, well focused direction, over 600 energy customers worldwide rely on Peloton to equip their stakeholders with the tools and information necessary to manage, simplify and optimize their operations. For more information, visit www.peloton.com.

 

PAKUWON GROUP EXPANDS HOSPITALITY PORTFOLIO WITH THE LAUNCH OF ALOFT SURABAYA PAKUWON CITY

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SURABAYA, Indonesia, July 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — A bold new beat is set to energize Surabaya as Pakuwon Group and Marriott International announce the opening of Aloft Surabaya Pakuwon City on 22 August 2025. This launch marks the debut of the Aloft Hotels brand in Surabaya and the first-ever Marriott-branded hotel in the eastern part of the city.

Aloft, the First Marriott Hotel in the District Brings a Bold Global Lifestyle to Indonesia’s Second-Largest City
Aloft, the First Marriott Hotel in the District Brings a Bold Global Lifestyle to Indonesia’s Second-Largest City

Part of the Phase 3 expansion of Pakuwon City Mall, the hotel is strategically located above a mixed-use development spanning 1.1 hectares, with a project value of IDR 1.2 trillion. The opening aligns with Pakuwon’s continued growth in lifestyle-led hospitality, reaffirming its commitment to bringing globally inspired experiences to Indonesia’s urban centers.

A Strategic Expansion by Pakuwon Group
This opening is part of Pakuwon Group’s continued expansion in the hospitality sector, following successful developments such as The Westin Surabaya, Sheraton Surabaya Hotel & Towers, Four Points by Sheraton Surabaya, and the award-winning Four Points by Sheraton Surabaya Pakuwon Indah. Beyond Surabaya, Pakuwon’s hospitality portfolio includes Sheraton Grand Jakarta Gandaria City, Fairfield by Marriott Bekasi, Four Points by Sheraton Bali Kuta, Yogyakarta Marriott Hotel, and soon Four Points by Sheraton Bekasi, as well as the city’s lifestyle destination, Pakuwon Golf & Family Club.

“This hotel represents more than just a new address, it’s an experience hub crafted for the next generation of travelers. Aloft brings something exciting to the table, a hotel that feels alive, connected, and unapologetically different,” said Reza Aryawarman, Multi-Property General Manager of Pakuwon Portfolio Hotels.

Featuring 233 design-forward rooms, Aloft Surabaya Pakuwon City is crafted for the modern traveller, from business professionals and digital nomads to Gen Z creatives and weekend city explorers.

A Vibe-Driven Stay with World-Class Amenities
Aloft offers more than just a place to stay. Each room is infused with playful wall art, vibrant colors, and natural light, setting the tone for an upbeat, immersive stay. Guests will be able to experience:

  • W XYZ® Lounge – A buzzing social hub with handcrafted cocktails and live music
  • Vibe Restaurant – Bistro-style all-day dining with thoughtful service and creative local twists
  • Echo Lounge & Bar – A stylish hideout for signature drinks, casual bites, and curated beats
  • Re:Charge® fitness center, outdoor pool, and versatile meeting spaces designed for collaboration and creativity

Whether it’s a midweek workcation, a weekend celebration, or a casual business trip, Aloft offers a fresh alternative to traditional hotels.

A Destination within a Destination
Strategically located within Pakuwon City, the hotel is directly connected to Pakuwon City Mall, The Courtyard, and Park Shanghai. These vibrant lifestyle and retail destinations turn the hotel into a lively base for modern travelers to explore the city’s cultural, culinary, and shopping scenes.

Opening Offer
To celebrate its debut, Aloft Surabaya Pakuwon City will offer an exclusive opening promotion:

  • Special rates (room only or with breakfast)
  • 30% off food and beverage (excluding alcohol)
  • Kids eat free with breakfast package
  • Valid for stays between 22 August – 31 October 2025

Bookings can be made now via www.aloftsurabayapakuwoncity.com. For sneak peeks, launch moments, and behind-the-scenes vibes, follow @aloftsurabaya on Instagram.

Aloft Surabaya Pakuwon City proudly participates in Marriott Bonvoy®, the award-winning travel program from Marriott International. Members can earn and redeem points at over 30 hotel brands worldwide, unlocking exclusive benefits, perks, and unforgettable experiences.

About Marriott Bonvoy®
Marriott Bonvoy, Marriott International’s award-winning travel platform, connects travelers to the people, places, and passions they love through an extraordinary collection of hotels and experiences worldwide. The platform features over 30 hotel brands and 10,000 destinations, including the largest collection of luxury offerings, distinctive boutique properties, premium home rentals, and more, providing renowned hospitality across the globe. With unrivaled access to the best in entertainment, culinary, sports, outdoor adventure, arts, culture, and more, Marriott Bonvoy offers transformative travel experiences that leave a lasting impression.

Marriott Bonvoy membership is free and unlocks unique benefits including the ability to earn points through travel and everyday activities, like purchases with co-branded credit cards. Members can redeem their points for free stays, experiences and more. Visit marriottbonvoy.com for more information and download the Marriott Bonvoy app here. Travelers can connect with Marriott Bonvoy on Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, and Marriott Bonvoy Insiders.

About Pakuwon Group
Pakuwon Group is one of Indonesia’s leading real estate developers, known for its visionary approach in shaping urban living through integrated developments. With over four decades of experience, Pakuwon has built an impressive portfolio of mixed-use superblocks combining retail, residential, office, and hospitality components across key cities in Indonesia. The Group owns and operates landmark developments such as Tunjungan Plaza and Pakuwon Mall in Surabaya, Gandaria City in Jakarta, and Pakuwon Mall Jogja. In hospitality, Pakuwon continues to expand its presence with a growing collection of award-winning hotels under renowned international brands including Sheraton, The Westin, Four Points, Fairfield, and Marriott Hotels in Jakarta, Surabaya, Bali, Yogyakarta, and Bekasi. Pakuwon is committed to delivering impactful destinations that enhance the way people live, work, shop, and stay. For more information, visit www.pakuwonjati.com.

About Aloft Hotels®
With over 230 hotels now open in 33 countries and territories around the world, Aloft Hotels provides a forward-thinking hotel experience that helps guests enjoy the things they love while on the road. From gaming to cocktails and pet-friendly amenities, the brand offers flexibility with modern, welcoming spaces that encourage social interaction. The grab-and-go breakfast concept Re:fuel by Aloft® includes offerings such as cold brew coffee and breakfast sandwiches, while the W xyz bar features a vibrant social scene, unique music-inspired cocktail menu and easy-to-share light bites. The brand’s pet-friendly program ArfSM (Animals R Fun) welcomes guests’ furry friends to the hotel with special in-room pet amenities. Aloft connects people and places through local know-how and cultural nods that give guests the ultimate freedom to choose their own adventure. For more information, visit www.alofthotels.com and follow along on Facebook, X, and Instagram. Aloft is proud to participate in Marriott Bonvoy®, the global travel program from Marriott International. The program offers members an extraordinary portfolio of global brands, exclusive experiences on Marriott Bonvoy Moments, and unparalleled benefits including free nights and Elite status recognition. To enroll for free or for more information about the program, visit marriottbonvoy.com.

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