TXOne Networks’ OT Cybersecurity Governance Platform uniquely provides meaningful guidance on which CPS vulnerabilities legitimately require priority attention to safeguard operations

TAIPEI, June 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — TXOne Networks, a leader in Cyber-Physical Systems (CPS) security, today announced an expanded new version of its SageOne OT Cybersecurity Governance Platform. Already relied upon by many industrial leaders across sectors with exacting cybersecurity requirements, TXOne SageOne has been enhanced to deliver a novel capability for intelligent vulnerability mitigation.

One of the most common challenges faced by (operational technology) OT cybersecurity practitioners is how to patch effectively under time constraints—making risk-based prioritization essential. TXOne SageOne uniquely integrates external intelligence on emerging threats, the specific operational context of each manufacturer and industry-standard vulnerability scoring to provide meaningful, tailored guidance to the organization’s security team. The TXOne Networks solution implements a rigorous, three-phase approach to risk-based vulnerability management:

• Assess—TXOne SageOne pulls deep, OS-level vulnerability and configuration data—augmented by real-time threat intelligence—to build an accurate, context-rich view of every CPS asset’s true risk exposure.
• Prioritize—Asset criticality, observed attack patterns and existing defenses are fused into TXOne Networks’ proprietary Vulnerability Situational Awareness Rating (VSAR) risk score to distill thousands of potential flaws to the few that truly demand attention.
• Remediate—TXOne SageOne automatically interprets each asset’s context (device type, operational status and business impact) and prescribes the optimal mitigation path (full patching, virtual patching or just-In-time guided micro-segmentation) without disrupting production.

CPS consist of mission-critical assets and sophisticated computation and shutting down a production line to implement a patch on such a system or to undertake other protective measures in the OT network generally is not an option. Conventional cybersecurity management platforms rely on vulnerability scoring that is predicated on concepts and protocols borrowed from information technology (IT). That information is useful in OT cybersecurity—but impractical if relied upon alone. Conventional systems often indicate thousands of high-priority vulnerabilities across a large-scale manufacturing environment. A security team tasked with securing OT often is no more than 10 people, so the practical reality is the majority of alerts generated by today’s conventional systems go unaddressed.

TXOne SageOne, however, narrows guidance to a manageable number of legitimately critical vulnerabilities that demand immediate action across a given manufacturer’s OT threat landscape. Armed with a holistic, dependable overview of the truly urgent threats to its corporate environment, the security team is positioned to immediately take concrete, meaningful steps to protect people, OT assets and processes.

“TXOne SageOne represents a breakthrough in OT security governance, having been conceived and purpose-built from the ground up to address the unique cybersecurity needs of OT networks and systems—not IT,” said Dr. Terence Liu, CEO of TXOne Networks. “The latest release introduces intelligent vulnerability mitigation capabilities that underscore this differentiation, empowering security teams with tools tailored to the specific nature of OT environments and delivering actionable insights that lead to achievable, impactful outcomes.

All of TXOne Networks’ industry-leading point products for CPS security are centrally controlled via the SageOne platform—Stellar for endpoint protection, Element for security inspection and Edge for network defense. As the central hub for all TXOne Networks security offerings, SageOne brings Element, Stellar, and Edge into seamless collaboration to deliver unified visibility, centralized control and optimized vulnerability management. TXOne SageOne provides a comprehensive, detailed and easy-to-understand visualization of the precise security posture of operations at any given moment.

For more information on TXOne SageOne, please visit https://www.txone.com/products/cps-protection-platform/txone-sageone/.

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About TXOne Networks 

TXOne Networks offers cybersecurity solutions that ensure the reliability and safety of industrial control systems and operational technology environments. TXOne Networks works together with both leading manufacturers and critical infrastructure operators to develop practical, operations-friendly approaches to cyber defense. TXOne Networks offers both network-based and endpoint-based products to secure the OT network and mission-critical devices using a real-time, defense-in-depth approach. www.txone.com

TAIPEI, June 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Kontron, a global leader in smart IoT solutions, launches a brand-new Pico-ITX single board computer, 2.5″-SBC-AML/ADN, providing developers a low-power, real-time and AI-native computing platform to realize ultra-compact or even portable computing systems and appliances for diverse edge applications, including industrial automation, healthcare, smart city, smart retail, office automation, safety and security.

Commercial & Industrial Variants Available

2.5″-SBC-AML/ADN is driven by commercial-grade Intel® Atom® x7000E Series, Intel® Core™ i3 N-Series, Intel® N-Series processors and industrial-grade Intel® Atom® x7000RE Series processors. To better unleash the processor’s features, it is offered with commercial-grade operating temperature range of 0°C ~ 60°C and industrial-grade range of -40°C ~ 85°C to address more applications.

More Power in Small Footprint

In contrast to its footprint of around a credit card, 2.5″-SBC-AML/ADN unleashes incredible graphics performance. Three 4K@60fps displays can be driven via eDP, DisplayPort and DisplayPort over USB-C interfaces. Up to 32 execution units in iGPU and Intel® Deep Learning Boost AI acceleration capabilities deliver faster AI inference performance. What’s more, all are enabled at a low TDP of 6W ~ 15W.

Low Latency & Real-time

2.5″-SBC-AML/ADN is outfitted with high-speed soldered LPDDR5 4800MHz SDRAM, two higher-bandwidth 2.5GbE LAN ports, and three 10Gbps USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type A & C connectors, achieving ultra-low latency within and between the system and peripherals. Partial variants support Time-Sensitive Networking, ensuring real-time network responsiveness.

More Rugged & Securer

Besides soldered memory, 2.5″-SBC-AML/ADN comes with soldered eMMC storage and has intrinsic resistance to shock and vibration. It operates over a wide input range from DC 9V to 20V to accommodate to unstable power supply, surge or various voltage requirements in different applications. A discrete TPM 2.0 chip is integrated, providing securer hardware-based encryption.

Uncompromising Connectivity & Expandability

Despite its small footprint, 2.5″-SBC-AML/ADN doesn’t skimp on connectivity and expandability. It reserves wiring interface options, including two COM ports and eight digital I/O channels, for industrial sensing and controlling, and two M.2 slots for Wi-Fi, 4G/5G, SSD or other possible expansions.

For details, visit https://www.kontron.com/en/products/2.5–sbc-aml-adn/p184482.

About Kontron

Kontron champions IoT and Industry 4.0 with secure state-of-the-art solutions including hardware, software and services to speed market entry, reduce cost of ownership, and offer longevity, ensuring its role as a trusted partner in the integration of smart technologies. For more information, visit www.kontron.com, dial +886-2-2799-2789 or email SalesAsia@kontron.com.

The First Lady of New Zealand Wine elevates the sumptuous creations of The Beach Grill.

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BALI, Indonesia , June 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The Ritz-Carlton, Bali is proud to present an unforgettable evening of culinary excellence and world-class wine at Jane Hunter’s Wine Dinner, hosted at The Beach Grill on Thursday, 5 June 2025.

Guests are invited to indulge in an exclusive multi-course dinner paired with award-winning wines from Hunter’s Wines, one of New Zealand’s most celebrated wineries. Led by Jane Hunter, the iconic vintner often referred to as the “First Lady of New Zealand Wine,” the evening will offer guests a rare opportunity to experience the story, passion, and craftsmanship behind each glass.

“This is more than just a wine dinner,” says Go Kondo, General Manager of The Ritz-Carlton, Bali. “It’s an immersive experience that blends fine dining, legendary hospitality from our Ladies and Gentlemen, and one of the most respected names in New World wine.”

Each course of the evening’s menu will be thoughtfully curated by the resort’s culinary team to complement the unique notes and characteristics of Jane Hunter’s premium vintages, including the renowned Sauvignon Blanc, Rosé, and Pinot Noir selections.

With limited seating available, this exclusive event promises a sophisticated evening of gourmet cuisine, expertly paired wines, and personal insights from Simon Mitchell – Jane Hunter’s Wine Representative.

The event will start at 6 p.m. at The Beach Grill on 5 June 2025. The price is at IDR 1,600,000 nett per person including four-course set menu and Jane Hunter’s wine pairing.

For reservation please visit our website https://www.thebeachgrillbali.com/

About The Ritz-Carlton, Bali

Built on a sprawling 12.7 hectares white beach front and elevated cliff top  settings, The  Ritz-Carlton, Bali feature 313 oceanfront suites and villas, enjoying the unobstructed view of the Indian Ocean and the resort’s lush garden. Completing the experiences, a glass elevator connects the cliff and the beach-front, five restaurants and bars, The Ritz-Carlton Ballroom and meeting facilities, a wedding chapel, as well as The Ritz-Carlton Spa. Ladies and gentlemen at The Ritz-Carlton, Bali is proudly presents the timeless charms of Indo-Balinese hospitality.

About The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, LLC

Delivering the Gold Standard in service in coveted destinations around the world, The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, LLC currently operates more than 120 hotels in over 35 countries and territories. From iconic urban destinations to stretches of paradise in untouched corners of the earth, The Ritz-Carlton offers the opportunity for true discovery and transformative escapes that stay with guests long after they depart. Committed to thoughtful innovation, The Ritz-Carlton encompasses two groundbreaking brand extensions, Ritz-Carlton Reserve and The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection. Ritz-Carlton Reserve is a collection of rare estates set apart from the world, where personalized care and cultural immersion are paramount. The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection translates the brand’s legendary service and hospitality for sea, reimagining the ultra-luxury cruising category. For more information or reservations, visit the company website at www.ritzcarlton.com, for the latest company updates, visit news.marriott.com and to join the live conversation, use #RCMemories and follow along on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C. is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ:MAR). The Ritz-Carlton 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 complimentary nights and Elite status recognition. To enroll for free or for more information about the program, visit marriottbonvoy.com. The Ritz-Carlton is committed to supporting the destinations where it operates through Community Footprints, the company’s social and environmental responsibility program.

JERICHO, N.Y., June 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Global consulting firm J.S. Held proudly announces the appointment of intellectual property (IP) expert James E. Malackowski as the first Chief Intellectual Property Officer (CIPO) of a global consulting company. J.S. Held Chief Executive Officer Lee Spirer observes, “In today’s knowledge-based economy, the role of CIPO serves an important strategic and operational role both internally and in support of clients.” 

Protecting J.S. Held Intellectual Property and Other Intangible Assets

J.S. Held experts have developed methodologies, frameworks, proprietary tools, and research that support client work. The CIPO partners across the business to ensure that these intangible assets are identified, protected, and leveraged to benefit the business. “Having dedicated IP leadership will help the company move faster in developing and deploying new methodologies, while ensuring reasonable measures of protecting our innovations,” noted James E. Malackowski.

Managing J.S. Held Intellectual Property and Other Intangible Assets

J.S. Held maintains a robust portfolio of patents including a “System and Method for Financing an Insurance Transaction”, trademarks, data, trade secrets, and other proprietary technologies that support client work. “As CIPO, I intend to partner with company leadership and our professional experts across the globe to manage and monetize the many patent, trademark, data, and other proprietary assets that set J.S. Held apart among our competitors, benefitting clients and our investors,” added James E. Malackowski. 

Industry’s Most Comprehensive Global Intellectual Property Consulting Group

Ocean Tomo, a part of J.S. Held, is rooted in an expansive understanding of intellectual property (IP) value and risk, providing a foundation of Expertise for the Innovation Economy™.  Built upon more than three decades of experience assessing IP in the most rigorous of venues – state, federal, and international courts, Ocean Tomo clients benefit from continuous feedback between litigation economic damage outcomes, transaction pricing, capital market valuations, debt financing terms, equity assessments, and deep technical insight.  The team possesses the most comprehensive and market-tested understanding of IP value. Financial, market, and technical experts uniquely understand the contributory value of patented inventions, know-how, brands, and copyrights that permeate every business, viewing IP not simply as an isolated asset, but as an integral component of enterprise value.

Multidimensional Intellectual Property-Informed Experts Benefit J.S. Held Clients

Intellectual property expertise permeates the global organization. Beyond the expertise within J.S. Held’s dedicated IP practice Ocean Tomo, a part of J.S. Held, multidisciplinary experts across J.S. Held combine intellectual property expertise to core specializations, including:

• Artificial Intelligence (AI)
• Business Intelligence
• Construction Advisory
• Enterprise Risk Management
• Fraud Investigations
• Forensic Accounting
• Insurance Claims Consulting
• Restructuring, Turnaround, Receivership, and Bankruptcy

J.S. Held Intangible Asset Market Value Study of MSCI World Mid-Cap Companies

Building upon the important Intangible Asset Market Value Study created by Ocean Tomo and accessed on more than 150,000 occasions, J.S. Held releases the study of the MSCI World Mid-Cap companies. As shown in the graph, intangible assets now command 72% of the MSCI World Mid-Cap market value. As of 2025, the intangible asset market value of the MSCI Mid-Cap World Index companies exceeds $8.3 trillion USD. 

Tangible and Intangible Asset Value Understanding

The depth and breadth of J.S. Held’s work in the property and casualty insurance market and Ocean Tomo’s work across all forms of intellectual property and other intangible assets uniquely combine to create a strong foundation in risk assessment, data analysis, global awareness, regulatory compliance, technological adaptability, and risk mitigation. Collectively, these skills better equip J.S. Held experts to assess business risk across diverse geographies, geopolitical landscapes, regulatory frameworks, and technological advancements for the benefit of our clients.  

Learn more about the new J.S. Held Chief Intellectual Property Officer, James E. Malackowski.

About J.S. Held

J.S. Held is a global consulting firm that combines technical, scientific, financial, and strategic expertise to advise clients seeking to realize value and mitigate risk. Our professionals serve as trusted advisors to organizations facing high stakes matters demanding urgent attention, staunch integrity, proven experience, clear-cut analysis, and an understanding of both tangible and intangible assets. The firm provides a comprehensive suite of services, products, and data that enable clients to navigate complex, contentious, and often catastrophic situations.

More than 1,500 professionals serve organizations across six continents, including 84% of the Global 200 Law Firms, 75% of the Forbes Top 20 Insurance Companies (90% of the NAIC top 50 Property & Casualty Insurers), and 71% of the Fortune 100 Companies.

Verdantix, in their Green Quadrant: Enterprise Risk Management Consulting Services (2025) report, benchmarks 15 of the most prominent enterprise risk management (ERM) advisors, identifying global consulting firm J.S. Held among the leading companies based on capabilities and momentum

J.S. Held, its affiliates and subsidiaries are not certified public accounting firm(s) and do not provide audit, attest, or any other public accounting services. J.S. Held is not a law firm and does not provide legal advice.  Securities offered through PM Securities, LLC, d/b/a Phoenix IB or Ocean Tomo Investments, a part of J.S. Held, member FINRA/SIPC.  All rights reserved.

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J.S. Held Intangible Asset Market Value Study of MSCI World Mid-Cap Companies

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KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, June 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — TerraPay, a global leader in digital cross-border payments, today announced that it has been granted a Class B license by Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM). This development marks a pivotal step in TerraPay’s expansion across Southeast Asia, reinforcing its commitment to enabling secure, real-time, and compliant cross-border payment solutions in one of the region’s most dynamic financial hubs.

Malaysia stands as one of the largest cross-border remittance and trade corridors in the Asia-Pacific region. With the new license, TerraPay is now well-positioned to support the country’s growing demand for efficient and transparent cross-border financial services. The license enables TerraPay to directly partner with Malaysian banks, licensed payment institutions, and enterprises to facilitate seamless inbound and outbound remittances, B2B payments, and wallet payouts. It also empowers TerraPay to deepen its collaboration with local financial institutions and fintechs, offering them access to its robust, interoperable, and API-driven payment infrastructure. This will enable partners to scale their cross-border offerings with confidence, while ensuring compliance with Malaysia’s regulatory standards.

“This license reinforces TerraPay’s commitment to building a seamless and compliant payments ecosystem across APAC. Malaysia is a key market, and we are excited to deepen partnerships that drive financial inclusion and innovation,” said Ambar Sur, Founder & CEO of TerraPay.

Sukesh Malliah, Vice President (APAC) at TerraPay, said, “Securing the Class B license from Bank Negara Malaysia is a proud milestone in TerraPay’s APAC journey. Malaysia is a strategic market with immense potential for cross-border remittances and trade. This license empowers us to directly collaborate with local banks and financial institutions, delivering real-time, secure, and compliant payment solutions. We remain committed to driving financial inclusion and innovation across the region, while enabling our partners to scale confidently across borders.”

Aligned with Malaysia’s digital financial inclusion goals, TerraPay’s infrastructure is designed to be future-ready, supporting real-time transactions, enhancing customer experience, and promoting financial access for underserved communities. The company’s technology-first approach ensures that partners can integrate quickly and scale efficiently.

As a licensed entity under BNM, TerraPay reaffirms its dedication to upholding the highest standards of compliance, customer protection, and innovation. This milestone further strengthens TerraPay’s global regulatory footprint and underscores its mission to simplify global payments for everyone, everywhere.

About TerraPay

TerraPay simplifies global money movement, providing a single connection to one of the most expansive cross-border payment networks regulated in over 30 global markets. The platform enables payments to 150+ receiving countries, 210+ sending countries, over 3.7 billion mobile wallets, 7.5 billion bank accounts, and more than 12 billion cards. TerraPay is on a mission to create a borderless financial world, making money transfers instant, reliable, transparent, and fully compliant.

Founded in 2014, TerraPay has built the global digital wallet interoperable network, driving financial inclusion even in the most remote markets. TerraPay is headquartered in London, with offices in cities like Bangalore, Dubai, Bogota, Dar es Salaam, Kampala, and Singapore. Backed by leading investors including the IFC (World Bank), Prime Ventures, Partech Africa, and Visa, TerraPay continues its rapid global expansion.

News Summary

• Up to six-fold increase in performance robustness with StepWave™ XR Ion Guide versus Xevo TQ Absolute.¹
• Uses up to 50% less power and gas, and occupies up to 50% less bench space than other products in its class.²
• Takes the industry-leading sensitivity of Xevo TQ Absolute to new heights, including for PFAS detection and pharma quantitation applications.

BALTIMORE and MILFORD, Mass., June 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — 73^rd ASMS Conference on Mass Spectrometry and Allied Topics – Waters Corporation (NYSE:WAT) today announced the launch of the Xevo™ TQ Absolute XR Mass Spectrometer, the Company’s most sensitive, robust, and reliable benchtop tandem quadrupole. Notably, the product exceeds the performance capabilities of the Xevo TQ Absolute, which itself set the benchmark in the industry for tandem quadrupole sensitivity, particularly in areas such as pharmaceutical quantitation and PFAS detection. Tailored for high-throughput applications in pharmaceutical companies, contract testing organizations, and government laboratories, the new system is designed to deliver exceptional performance for the most sensitive trace-level analyses in complex matrices, while maximizing system uptime and efficiency.

Waters announced the launch of the Xevo TQ Absolute XR Mass Spectrometer, the Company’s most sensitive, robust, and reliable benchtop tandem quadrupole.

“Analytical laboratories are under pressure to adapt to the complex needs of pharmaceutical organizations, and meet the increasing demand for PFAS testing driven by a rapidly evolving regulatory landscape,” said James Hallam, Vice President, Liquid Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry, Waters Corporation. “The Xevo TQ Absolute XR design delivers up to a six-fold increase in performance robustness with unmatched sensitivity and resilience to contamination, significantly reducing downtime and enhancing operational efficiency for our customers.”

Built on the trusted, intuitive design of the Xevo TQ Absolute Mass Spectrometer, the Xevo TQ Absolute XR Mass Spectrometer offers significant operational efficiencies. It uses up to 50% less power and nitrogen gas, produces 50% less heat than any other high-performing tandem or triple quadrupole on the market, and takes up to 50% less bench space, making it the ideal system for laboratories striving to reduce their environmental footprint without compromising throughput or performance.

Within the Xevo TQ Absolute XR Mass Spectrometer, Waters introduces the StepWave XR Ion Guide, which incorporates sophisticated technology designed to minimize the risk of unplanned downtime, while preserving high sensitivity and precision for even the most complex sample types and fragile compounds. Through this innovation, customers are realizing a new benchmark of robustness across a wide range of applications, including PFAS, bioanalysis, and genotoxic impurity testing.

“Our laboratory requires instrumentation that delivers high-quality, interruption-free results to our customers, helping them to bring safe and effective new drugs to market with confidence and speed,” said Sally Hannam, Scientific Director, Synexa Life Sciences, a leading biomarker and bioanalytical services provider. “We are well in excess of 20,000 injections of crashed human plasma continuously analyzed on the Xevo TQ Absolute XR Mass Spectrometer combined with the ACQUITY™ Premier UPLC™ System and waters_connect™ Software, and our early experience is that it demonstrates new levels of reproducibility and accuracy, giving us ever more confidence as we are presented with increasingly challenging bioanalysis applications and new modalities.”

In addition, the design of the Xevo TQ Absolute XR Mass Spectrometer delivers industry-leading, out-of-the-box quantitation of negatively ionizing compounds, such as PFAS. Bioanalytical, food safety, and environmental testing laboratories will benefit from the high confidence results and operational efficiency gains that the Xevo TQ Absolute XR Mass Spectrometer delivers.

The Xevo TQ Absolute XR Mass Spectrometer is available to order now.

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1. Application Note on Product Webpage. In a well-controlled experiment, performance was maintained for up to six times the duration on the Xevo TQ Absolute XR compared to the Xevo TQ Absolute; more than 12,000 samples of pesticides in fish feed matrix were analyzed.
2. Based on a comparison of high-end tandem and triple quadrupole instruments available on the market. [Infographic]