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HEIDELBERG Celebrates 175 Years of Excellence

  • From bell foundry to global player
  • In its anniversary year, HEIDELBERG heads into the future with a clear growth strategy
  • Speedmaster series perpetuates success story started by legendary “Original Heidelberger Tiegel” – the 1921 springboard to a world-leading position
  • Milestones in the history of HEIDELBERG

HEIDELBERG, GERMANY – Newsaktuell – 11 March 2025 – On March 11, 1850 – exactly 175 years ago – the Hemmer, Hamm & Co. bell foundry and machine shop opened in Frankenthal. Besides bells, it also made printing presses, which laid the foundations for the company now called Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG (HEIDELBERG). Precision, quality, and innovation were the success factors that transformed HEIDELBERG from a workshop based in the Palatinate region of Germany to a global player in the printing industry. “A company that can sustain its success over such a long period, become a world leader in its industry, and continue to shape the entire sector right up to the present day has strong credentials that are testament to its innovative capabilities. The defining feature of HEIDELBERG is the company’s understanding of markets, customers, and exceptional product quality,” says Jürgen Otto, CEO of HEIDELBERG. “We also intend to maintain and build on this leading position in the future,” he adds.

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HEIDELBERG heads into the future with a strategy for growth

To achieve this, HEIDELBERG is tapping into growth potential in its traditional core business – from packaging and digital printing to software and lifecycle products.

Recently, for example, the company has significantly expanded its portfolio in the growth market of industrial digital printing, including service and consumables. Global incoming orders confirm that sales of digital printing solutions will already start increasing substantially from the coming financial year. According to market assessments, the global digital printing market that is accessible to HEIDELBERG will grow from its current level of around 5 billion euros to 7.5 billion euros in 2029.

As for lifecycle business, HEIDELBERG boasts the industry’s most comprehensive service network, with a presence in approximately 170 countries.

Packaging printing enjoying strong growth worldwide

The end-customer market for packaging has grown by more than 60 percent over the past ten years. HEIDELBERG, too, is benefiting from this development. The packaging segment accounts for more than 50 percent of the company’s sales, a figure that is set to increase further still. One market driver is the global trend toward replacing plastics, films, and foils with recyclable fiber-based packaging.

Hybrid print production boosts competitiveness

Autonomous printing processes that make printing businesses more efficient and save on resources used to be regarded as a futuristic vision, but that changed some time ago. HEIDELBERG introduced its Push to Stop concept for a printing process with minimal operator intervention back in 2016. The AI-assisted Prinect Touch Free workflow showcased at drupa 2024 assigns print jobs to the most efficient production method and output system on an automated basis. Besides offset and digital systems from
HEIDELBERG and third-party suppliers, it also covers postpress operations, all the way through to the finished final product. Controlling hybrid print production in this way makes print shops much more competitive.

Growth in industrial business and with green technologies

“In addition to this, we will be further expanding our portfolio for industrial business and the growing green technologies market. This includes key sectors such as high-precision mechanical engineering, the automotive industry, charging infrastructure, software, and new hydrogen technologies,” reveals Otto. Taking into account all strategic initiatives in the period to financial year 2028/2029, and in conjunction with enhanced performance and efficiency at both staff and organizational levels, HEIDELBERG sees overall growth potential amounting to over 300 million euros. “The achievements of HEIDELBERG over the past 175 years are impressive. We have every reason to be confident that our current market position, the expertise of our staff, and our global customer relationships will deliver further growth in the coming years,” emphasizes Otto.

2025 is all about the company’s anniversary

HEIDELBERG will be organizing numerous events to celebrate its anniversary year with customers, partners, politicians, and representatives of civil society. The highlight will be a week of celebrations in June, including an international ceremony at the company’s largest production site, in Wiesloch-Walldorf. The HEIDELBERG customer demonstration center has been redesigned as the “Home of Print” for this purpose.

The company is organizing family days for staff at various sites. HEIDELBERG is also publishing an anniversary magazine providing insights into the company’s past, present, and future. “The loyalty of HEIDELBERG customers, partners, and staff is a mainstay of the company’s success. The numerous anniversary activities throughout the year are our way of saying thank you to everyone. At the same time, we want to encourage a shared commitment to shaping the future,” says Dr. David Schmedding, Chief Technology & Sales Officer at HEIDELBERG.

Milestones in the history of HEIDELBERG

  • 1850: The Hemmer, Hamm & Co. bell foundry and machine shop opens in Frankenthal on March 11, laying the foundations for the company now called Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG.
  • 1921: The first Heidelberger Tiegel is built. From 1926 onward, this automatic letterpress platen press was produced on an assembly line.
  • By 1985, the company had manufactured over 160,000 of these presses.
  • 1926: Hubert H.A. Sternberg is appointed to the board of Schnellpressen-fabrik Heidelberg AG, as the company is known at the time. He remained a board member until 1972 and really made his mark on HEIDELBERG. Sternberg modernized production and marketing operations and ensured the company’s growth. In 1949, he organized the first German export exhibition in the USA after the Second World War. In 1951, he then helped initiate drupa, the sector’s leading global trade show to this day.
  • 1930: The demonstration vehicles set off. One of Sternberg’s marketing ideas was to demonstrate HEIDELBERG presses to potential customers at their premises. This involved assembling them on trucks or installing them in buses and sending them to target markets around the world, accompanied by engineers. Advertising campaigns and installment-based payment plans also contributed to the success of the company’s marketing.
  • 1951: drupa proves a big hit with the public. The International Printing and Paper Exhibition, now known as drupa, attracted 300,000 visitors in its first year. HEIDELBERG presented an enhanced version of its successful Tiegel model. To protect against copycats, all the company’s presses had a manufacturer’s plate bearing the “Original Heidelberg” trademark.
  • 1957: HEIDELBERG creates space to grow. Further expansion within the city of Heidelberg was impossible, but thanks to Sternberg’s strong commitment, the company was able to open what is still its largest production site, in Wiesloch, after a construction period of just one year.
  • 1962: HEIDELBERG moves into the up-and-coming offset market with its small offset rotation press (in German: Kleine Offset Rotation, or KOR for short). In 1965, this was followed by the Rotaspeed, a larger sheetfed offset press. Then, in 1972, a large platen offset press (in German: Grosse Tiegel Offset, or GTO for short) was launched and proved a successful model for years to come.
  • 1975: A name that says it all! The Speedmaster sheetfed offset press for multicolor printing revolutionized the market with its productivity. Operating at 11,000 sheets per hour, it became a bestseller and is, to this day, a cornerstone of the HEIDELBERG portfolio in the company’s traditional core business.
  • 1999: HEIDELBERG acquires a 30 percent shareholding in the Swiss press manufacturer Gallus, a market leader in label printing, before taking over the company completely in 2014.
  • 2000: HEIDELBERG transforms itself into a solution provider, expanding its prepress and postpress portfolios through targeted acquisitions. Prinect software ushered in the era of digitalization by networking the various machines in the workflow.
  • 2004: HEIDELBERG takes a further key step toward digitalization, connecting a press to the Internet for the first time.
  • 2005: The Chinese production site in the Qingpu district of Shanghai opens. Now a cornerstone of the company’s production network, it is becoming increasingly important.
  • 2016: At drupa, HEIDELBERG introduces the Push to Stop concept, which only requires operator intervention if a problem occurs – the next logical step toward autonomous printing.
  • 2018: Wallbox production starts in Wiesloch-Walldorf. The company subsequently founded a subsidiary called Amperfied that successfully tapped into a new area of business – the electromobility market.
  • 2020: The company moves into robotics, with industrial robots driving the automation of the printing process, including postpress operations. This automation will also extend to other areas in the future.
  • 2024: The new Jetfire 50 digital press developed in cooperation with Canon is unveiled at drupa 2024, offering industrial productivity in the growth area of digital printing.
  • 2025: The company celebrates 175 years of HEIDELBERG and opens its redesigned customer demonstration center, now called the Home of Print, in Wiesloch-Walldorf. A clear growth strategy will take the company into the future.

You can read more about 175 years of HEIDELBERG and history on our anniversary website www.heidelberg.com/175, on the current Wikipedia page of the company, in the yearbook “150 years of Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG” and “A Press Is Born”.
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About HEIDELBERG

Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG (HEIDELBERG) is a leading technology company that has been standing for innovation, quality, and reliability in mechanical engineering worldwide for 175 years. With a clear focus on growth and as a total solution provider, HEIDELBERG is driving further development in the core areas of packaging and digital printing, software solutions, and lifecycle business with service and consumables so that customers can achieve maximum productivity and efficiency.

The company is also focusing on expanding into new business areas such as high-precision plant engineering with integrated control systems, automation technology, robotics, and the growing green technologies sector. With its strong international presence in approximately 170 countries, the creative power and expertise of its roughly 9,500 employees, its own production facilities in Europe, China, and the USA, and one of the largest global sales and service networks, the company is ideally positioned for future growth.

Image material and further information about the company are available in the portal and of Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG at .

Important note:
This release contains forward-looking statements based on assumptions and estimates by the management of Heidelberger Druckmaschinen Aktiengesellschaft. Even though the management is of the opinion that these assumptions and estimates are accurate, the actual future development and results may deviate substantially from these forward-looking statements due to various factors, such as changes in the overall economic situation, in exchange and interest rates, and within the print media industry. Heidelberger Druckmaschinen Aktiengesellschaft provides no guarantee and assumes no liability for future developments and results deviating from the assumptions and estimates made in this press release.

Apex Signages Unveils Cutting-Edge Transparent LED Panels


SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 11 March 2025 – Apex Signages, a provider of signage solutions in Singapore, has announced the launch of its latest innovation: transparent light-emitting diode (LED) panels. These state-of-the-art display solutions combine striking visuals with seamless transparency, making them ideal for applications in retail, hospitality, and corporate settings.

The transparent LED panels are designed to allow light to pass through while displaying vibrant images, videos, and animations. With transparency levels ranging from 60% to 90%, they maintain the openness of a space, allowing them to integrate with glass facades or windows without obstructing natural light or visibility. These panels provide a unique opportunity for businesses to increase advertising space without compromising on natural light or architectural aesthetics. Additionally, the panels are energy-efficient and versatile, making them suitable for both indoor and outdoor use.

Apex Signages has already earned recognition for its digital signage offerings having worked with nine hotels under the Far East Organization and delivering building signage solutions for prominent projects such as the Yeo Eng Koon (YEK) Building. Beyond transparent LED panels, Apex Signages offers a range of products, including indoor and outdoor LED displays (featuring chip on board (COB), surface-mount device (SMD), and glue on board (GOB) technology), neon signage with no visible joint lines, and comprehensive office signage in Singapore.

Despite the high-end nature of transparent LED panels, with prices starting at $1,200 per square metre, Apex Signages aims to work towards implementing a 100% transparent pricing model on its website. The end goal is to make the purchasing process straightforward and stress-free by addressing the challenges of cost ambiguity and complexity in ordering.

With a robust portfolio and a commitment to innovation, Apex Signages continues to deliver cutting-edge signage in Singapore. Its dedication to transparency, customisation, and quality makes it a trusted partner for businesses looking to elevate their brand presence through modern signage solutions.

For more information about Apex Signages and its range of products, please visit https://apexsignages.com/.
Hashtag: #ApexSignages

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Laos Seeks Larger Share of Global Cassava Market Amid Growing Demand

Cassava (Photo: Vietnam Plus)

Laos is aiming to expand its cassava exports and attract more international customers, especially from neighboring countries, following strong trade in recent years.

Dusit Hotels and Resorts signs to manage Kaliwatu Residences – Dusit Collection in Flores, Indonesia

Elevated luxury meets natural beauty in one of Indonesia’s most exciting travel destinations.


BANGKOK, THAILAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 11 March 2025 – Dusit International, one of Thailand’s leading hotel and property development companies, has signed a hotel management agreement with PT Komodo Property Management to manage Kaliwatu Residences – Dusit Collection, an exclusive new luxury retreat in Labuan Bajo, Flores island, one of Indonesia’s fastest-growing tourism destinations. This signing marks Dusit’s first Dusit Collection branded hotel in Indonesia, complementing the success of its subsidiary, Elite Havens—the region’s premier luxury villa rental provider—which already manages properties in Bali and Lombok.

Located on the western tip of Flores, just 10 minutes by car from Komodo International Airport and the vibrant town of Badjo—the gateway to Komodo National Park, renowned for its legendary Komodo dragons and world-class diving—Kaliwatu Residences – Dusit Collection promises a serene escape in a private hillside setting, surrounded by natural beauty and offering panoramic sea views.
Located on the western tip of Flores, just 10 minutes by car from Komodo International Airport and the vibrant town of Badjo—the gateway to Komodo National Park, renowned for its legendary Komodo dragons and world-class diving—Kaliwatu Residences – Dusit Collection promises a serene escape in a private hillside setting, surrounded by natural beauty and offering panoramic sea views.

Located on the western tip of Flores, just 10 minutes by car from Komodo International Airport and the vibrant town of Badjo—the gateway to Komodo National Park, renowned for its legendary Komodo dragons and world-class diving—Kaliwatu Residences – Dusit Collection promises a serene escape in a private hillside setting, surrounded by natural beauty and offering panoramic sea views.

Developed in phases, with full completion scheduled for Q2 2028, the project will feature 63 spacious, well-appointed private villas with plunge pools, 194 contemporary apartments, and a clubhouse housing a restaurant, bars, shops, a gym, a spa, and a rooftop swimming pool.

As part of Dusit’s luxury Dusit Collection brand—dedicated to exceptional hotels and residences in iconic locations—the new property embodies sleek, contemporary architecture inspired by European style and standards. Each villa has been meticulously designed with unique shapes and orientations to blend seamlessly with its natural surroundings, ensuring an exclusive and immersive experience for guests.

Beyond its luxurious offerings, the property will provide easy access to Labuan Bajo’s rich cultural and natural attractions, including stunning pink beaches, fascinating underground caves, cascading waterfalls, breathtaking hiking trails with panoramic viewpoints, and extraordinary encounters with Komodo dragons—the world’s largest lizards—within Komodo National Park.

Recognised for its unique wildlife and pristine marine environment, Labuan Bajo has been designated the best of Indonesia’s five super priority destinations—with a target of attracting 1.5 million tourists annually. Ongoing infrastructure improvements, including recent upgrades to Komodo International Airport and new direct flights from Kuala Lumpur, Singapore (launching in March), and Perth, Australia (coming soon), are further elevating Labuan Bajo’s status as a premier destination for relaxation and adventure.

“The signing of Kaliwatu Residences – Dusit Collection marks a significant milestone in Dusit’s expansion strategy, strengthening our presence in Southeast Asia’s thriving luxury hospitality market,” said Gilles Cretallaz, Chief Operating Officer, Dusit International. “Labuan Bajo is an extraordinary destination with immense potential, and we are delighted to introduce our signature Thai-inspired gracious hospitality to this stunning location. This project embodies everything Dusit stands for—refined luxury, cultural richness, and a commitment to creating value for the wider community. We look forward to delivering an exceptional experience for our guests.”

Alessandro Mugavero, CEO, PT Komodo Property Management, said, “As Labuan Bajo cements its position as a premier global destination, this project is perfectly timed to set new standards in sustainable luxury hospitality. Our vision for Kaliwatu Residences – Dusit Collection is to create a sanctuary that harmonises with nature while delivering world-class amenities. With Dusit’s expertise and commitment to excellence, we are confident this collaboration will redefine the region’s hospitality landscape. The development and construction of the project are fully supported by local authorities and are being carried out in collaboration with the local community, further enhancing its positive impact on the local economy.”

With this latest addition, Dusit’s portfolio now spans 296 properties across 18 countries, including 57 operating under Dusit Hotels and Resorts and 239 luxury villas under Elite Havens. Kaliwatu Residences – Dusit Collection joins two other Dusit Collection properties currently in development: Layan Verde in Phuket (opening 2027) and Plaza De Zamboanga – Dusit Collection, Philippines (opening later this year).

For more information, please visit www.dusit.com

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About Dusit International

Established in 1948, or Dusit Thani Public Company Limited (DUSIT) is a leading hospitality group listed on the Stock Exchange of Thailand. Its operations comprise five distinct yet complementary business units: Dusit Hotels and Resorts, Dusit Hospitality Education, Dusit Foods, Dusit Estate, and Hospitality-Related Services.

Dusit Internationals diversified investments in real estate development, hospitality-related services, and the food sector are part of its long-term strategy for sustainable growth, which focuses on three key areas: balance, expansion and diversification.

For more information, please visit

About Dusit Hotels and Resorts

is the hotel arm of Dusit International, one of Thailand’s leading hotel and property development companies. With a heartfelt belief and commitment to introducing Thai-inspired gracious hospitality to the world, Dusit Hotels and Resorts offers guests a uniquely special stay in high-style surroundings and a personalised approach to service. The group’s portfolio of hotels, resorts and luxury villas includes more than 300 properties operating under a total of eight brands (Devarana – Dusit Retreats, Dusit Thani, Dusit Suites, Dusit Collection, dusitD2, Dusit Princess, ASAI Hotels, and Elite Havens) across 18 countries worldwide.

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VinFast and BNI sign comprehensive strategic partnership to accelerate green transition and sustainable growth


JAKARTA, INDONESIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 11 March 2025 VinFast and PT Bank Negara Indonesia (Persero) Tbk (BNI), signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) during the Vietnam-Indonesia High-Level Business Dialogue, themed “Vietnam-Indonesia: Partnership for Progress and Prosperity.” The signing ceremony took place in the presence of To Lam, General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam, along with ministers from both Vietnam and Indonesia. This MOU not only marks both institutions’ significant progress in financial solutions and advancing green transportation across Southeast Asia but also strengthens the comprehensive strategic partnership between Vietnam and Indonesia.

General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam To Lam (second row, fourth from the left) witnessed the signing of the MOU between VinFast and BNI in Indonesia.
General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam To Lam (second row, fourth from the left) witnessed the signing of the MOU between VinFast and BNI in Indonesia.


Under the MOU, VinFast and BNI will actively work together to accelerate Indonesia’s green transition and sustainable growth. The partnership will focus on investments into and the development of financial solutions supporting VinFast’s “For a Green Future” ecosystem and facilitating Indonesian consumers’ shift to electric mobility.

As a comprehensive strategic partner, BNI will provide advisory support, local experience and knowledge, and facilitate access to financing products and resources for VinFast and other related companies in the Vingroup ecosystem, as well as their business partners and customers.

Meanwhile, VinFast and other companies in the Vingroup ecosystem will offer exclusive privileges and special policies for BNI employees and partners, such as preferential pricing for VinFast EVs and related products/services; flexible financing schemes in collaboration with BNI to facilitate EV adoption and green mobility transition for BNI.

Together, VinFast and BNI will collaborate on awareness campaigns, events, and strategic partnerships to encourage EV adoption and enhance EV accessibility in Indonesia. These efforts will contribute strongly to the country’s Net Zero goals and long-term prosperity, while reinforcing the “Vietnam-Indonesia: Partnership for Progress and Prosperity”.

Mr. Agung Prabowo, Director Wholesale and International Banking BNI stated: “BNI is strongly committed to promoting green initiatives, eco-friendly solutions, and social responsibility. We are highly impressed by VinFast’s pioneering ‘For a Green Future’ ecosystem in Indonesia. With our shared goal of driving sustainable development, we believe this collaboration will not only unlock strategic business opportunities but also strengthen the long-term partnership between Indonesia and Vietnam, contributing to economic and social prosperity.”

Ms. Pham Thuy Linh, Deputy CEO of VinFast Global, commented: “We are honored to partner with BNI, a leading financial institution in Indonesia. VinFast is committed to making the transition to electric vehicles as convenient and worry-free as possible for Indonesian consumers. Through this collaboration, we aim to create meaningful value for society and drive Indonesia’s green and sustainable development.”

Since entering the Indonesian market just over a year ago, VinFast has made remarkable progress, including breaking ground on its assembly plant, introducing a diverse range of products, launching pioneering sales and after-sales policies, and rapidly expanding its dealership and service network across the country.

Notably, VinFast has partnered with GSM and V-GREEN to establish a complete and comprehensive “For a Green Future” ecosystem in Indonesia. This initiative is helping to build a cleaner, greener, and more prosperous future for the country while further strengthening the Vietnam-Indonesia partnership in pursuit of progress and shared prosperity.

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About VinFast

VinFast (NASDAQ: VFS), a subsidiary of Vingroup JSC, one of Vietnam’s largest conglomerates, is a pure-play electric vehicle (“EV”) manufacturer with the mission of making EVs accessible to everyone. VinFast’s product lineup today includes a wide range of electric SUVs, e-scooters, and e-buses.

VinFast is currently embarking on its next growth phase through rapid expansion of its distribution and dealership network globally and increasing its manufacturing capacities with a focus on key markets across North America, Europe and Asia. Learn more at:

About BNI

PT Bank Negara Indonesia (Persero) Tbk (BNI), one of Indonesia’s leading banks, is committed to providing various financial solutions for individuals and supporting business growth and success domestically and globally. With a dedication to building long-term partnerships, BNI offers a comprehensive suite of financial services, including capital loans, trade finance, cash management, project financing, and treasury.

BNI also supports Indonesian companies in expanding their global reach while assisting multinational corporations in entering the Indonesian market.

Learn more at:

Customer Intelligence Summit Singapore, 8 April 2025 at Marina Bay Sands

Empowering Intelligence: Data-Driven, Customer-Centric, Future-Ready

SINGAPORE, March 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — We are thrilled to announce the inaugural Customer Intelligence Summit in Singapore. This groundbreaking event will bring together the region’s foremost experts in customer intelligence, data analytics, and experience management.

Customer Intelligence Summit Singapore, 8 April 2025 at Marina Bay Sands
Customer Intelligence Summit Singapore, 8 April 2025 at Marina Bay Sands

On 8 April 2025, join us at the prestigious Marina Bay Sands for Singapore’s first-ever Customer Intelligence Summit, an exclusive English-speaking event designed for senior leaders driving customer-centric transformation through data and analytics. This premier in-person summit promises an unparalleled platform to explore cutting-edge strategies, address critical challenges, and forge meaningful connections in the customer intelligence ecosystem.

Tickets

The summit agenda has been meticulously crafted to guide attendees through the complete customer intelligence journey, from foundational data collection to advanced real-time decision-making. Through dynamic formats, including Panel Discussions, Fireside Chats, Keynote Presentations, Interactive Roundtables, and Networking Sessions, participants will gain practical insights into transforming data into exceptional customer experiences.

What Will We Talk About?

As businesses compete in an increasingly data-driven world, the ability to harness customer intelligence (CI) is critical to delivering exceptional experiences and driving growth. The Customer Intelligence Summit 2025 will focus on the most relevant topics shaping the future of CI.

AI & Data-Driven Personalisation

  • Predictive Analytics: Anticipate customer needs and behaviours to stay one step ahead.
  • AI-Powered Personalisation: Transform data into meaningful, tailored customer experiences.

Omnichannel Experience & Customer Engagement

  • Seamless Customer Journeys: Create frictionless experiences across every touchpoint.
  • Customer Lifetime Value (CLV): Focus on maximising the long-term profitability of customer relationships.

 

Why Attend the Customer Intelligence Summit?

This summit is tailored for marketing professionals, data strategists, customer experience leaders, and technology innovators eager to unlock the potential of customer intelligence in their organisations.

The Customer Intelligence Summit 2025 will feature:

  • Panel discussions addressing the challenges and opportunities in customer intelligence from global CI leaders.
  • Interactive Roundtable offering hands-on learning and actionable takeaways.
  • Unparalleled networking opportunities to connect with peers and industry experts.
  • An 80:20 Ratio of Industry Participants ensures a perfectly balanced crowd for learning and networking.
  • To ensure inclusivity and accessibility, all sessions will be conducted in English, catering to a diverse global audience.
  • Hosted at Marina Bay Sands. A perfect environment for high-level networking, innovative learning, and engaging conversations

Don’t miss this opportunity to be part of Singapore’s customer intelligence event. Join us as we unlock the full potential of customer intelligence to drive business growth in an increasingly data-driven world!

Media Contact: 

Tiffany Nguyen
tnguyen@themartechsummit.com

Hong Kong Lawyers Can Expect Saving 11 Hours Weekly with Asia’s First Launch of Lexis+ AI in July 2025

Lexis+ AI delivers secure generative AI tools that fuel efficiency, effectiveness, and reliable results for the modern Hong Kong lawyer

HONG KONG, March 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — LexisNexis® Legal & Professional, a leading global provider of AI-powered analytics and decision tools, today announced that Hong Kong would be the first in Asia to launch Lexis+ AI™, a generative AI solution designed to transform legal work, in July 2025. Grounded in one of the largest repositories of accurate and exclusive legal content, Lexis+ AI combines the power of generative AI with proprietary LexisNexis search technology and authoritative content.

LexisNexis’ first-to-market generative AI solution collaborates like a trusted colleague that can span millions of documents in seconds. Based on customer testimonials following successful launches in Australia, Austria, Canada, France, the US, and the UK, Lexis+ AI is anticipated to save Hong Kong lawyers an average of 11 hours per week across research, drafting, client communications, and case summarisation activity.

Lexis+ AI is an AI-powered assistant that features conversational search, insightful summarisation, and intelligent legal drafting and document upload capabilities, all supported by state-of-the-art encryption and privacy technology to keep sensitive data secure. All results are backed by verifiable, citable authorities or sources.

  • Conversational Search: simplifies the complex and time-consuming legal research journey, providing a search experience for diverse legal questions with citations, facilitating lawyers’ ability to complete research effectively and efficiently.
  • Enhanced Summarisation: provides a custom summary of legal documents to speed up and guide insightful analysis.
  • Generative Document Drafting: guides customers throughout the legal drafting process, generating a first draft of a legal document, and allowing users to change the language and tone from a simple prompt.
  • Document Upload Capabilities: enable users to rapidly analyse, summarise, and extract key insights from legal documents.

Michael Sit, Managing Director at LexisNexis Greater China, said: “We are thrilled to bring this transformative technology to Hong Kong, and indeed to be the first in Asia to do so. Lexis+ AI is a first-of-its-kind platform that will dramatically improve the speed, quality, and effectiveness of every lawyer regardless of how they practice law. As always, we have taken a customer-first approach to our innovation, research, and product development, to ensure that the unique needs of Hong Kong legal professionals are met, and expectations surpassed.”

Lexis+ AI is the latest offering in LexisNexis’ long history of AI innovation. According to LexisNexis Legal & Professional Chief AI Officer Min Chen: “The LexisNexis evolution from extractive to generative to agentic AI makes our legal AI solutions easier than ever to use, helping customers accomplish a remarkable amount of work without needing to be an expert in prompting. By integrating the latest AI technology, we are enabling legal professionals to focus on the strategic work that only they can do and reducing the repetitive work that AI handles proficiently.”  

LexisNexis is responsibly developing legal AI solutions with human oversight. LexisNexis, part of RELX, follows the RELX Responsible AI Principles, considering the real-world impact of its solutions on people and taking action to prevent the creation or reinforcement of unfair bias. The company’s commitment to data security and privacy in the legal industry spans more than 50 years. LexisNexis employs over 2,000 technologists, data scientists, and subject matter experts to develop, test, and validate its solutions and deliver comprehensive, accurate information.

To promote wider understanding of AI and the opportunities it will present to the legal profession in Hong Kong, LexisNexis also offers a Lexis+ AI Insider program providing exclusive educational content in the form of thought leadership articles, webinars, and the latest AI developments in the region.

To join the Lexis+ AI Insider program, and be among the first to experience Lexis+ AI in Hong Kong, visit the program here.

For more information on Lexis+ AI, visit the official website here.

About LexisNexis Legal & Professional 

LexisNexis® Legal & Professional provides legal, regulatory, and business information and analytics that help customers increase their productivity, improve decision-making, achieve better outcomes, and advance the rule of law around the world. As a digital pioneer, the company was the first to bring legal and business information online with its Lexis® and Nexis® services. LexisNexis Legal & Professional, which serves customers in more than 150 countries with 11,800 employees worldwide, is part of RELX, a global provider of information-based analytics and decision tools for professional and business customers.

About RELX 

RELX is a global provider of information-based analytics and decision tools for professional and business customers. RELX serves customers in more than 180 countries and has offices in about 40 countries. It employs more than 36,000 people over 40% of whom are in North America. The shares of RELX PLC, the parent company, are traded on the London, Amsterdam and New York Stock Exchanges using the following ticker symbols: London: REL; Amsterdam: REN; New York: RELX. The market capitalisation is approximately £72.5bn | €87.4bn | $91.6bn

MiTAC Computing Showcases Cutting-Edge AI and HPC Servers at Supercomputing Asia 2025

G4520G6 and TN85-B8261 Servers Deliver Unparalleled Performance for AI, ML, and HPC Workloads.

SINGAPORE, March 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — MiTAC Computing Technology Corp., a subsidiary of MiTAC Holdings Corp. (TSE:3706) and a global leader in server design and manufacturing, will showcase its latest AI and HPC innovations at Supercomputing Asia 2025, taking place from March 11 at Booth #B10. The event highlights MiTAC’s commitment to delivering cutting-edge technology with the introduction of the G4520G6 AI server and the TN85-B8261 HPC server—both engineered to meet the growing demands of artificial intelligence, machine learning, and high-performance computing (HPC) applications.

Join MiTAC Computing in SCA25 to Empower the Future of AI and HPC
Join MiTAC Computing in SCA25 to Empower the Future of AI and HPC

G4520G6 AI Server: Performance, Scalability, and Efficiency Redefined

The G4520G6 AI server redefines computing performance with an advanced architecture tailored for intensive workloads. Key features include:

  • Exceptional Compute Power – Supports dual Intel® Xeon® 6 Processors with TDP up to 350W, delivering high-performance multi-core processing for AI-driven applications.
  • Enhanced Memory Performance – Equipped with 32 DDR5 DIMM slots (16 per CPU) and 8 memory channels, supporting up to 8,192GB DDR5 RDIMM/3DS RDIMM at 6400 MT/s for superior memory bandwidth.
  • Unmatched GPU Support – Supports up to eight full-height, dual-slot NVIDIA H200 NVL, NVIDIA H100 NVL, or NVIDIA L40S for scale-out AI training, ML, and rendering applications. Featuring the NVIDIA H200 GPU with 141GB of HBM3e memory and nearly 27 petaflops of FP8 deep learning compute, it accelerates AI and HPC workloads with exceptional speed and efficiency.
  • Superior Connectivity – Equipped with three standard PCIe 5.0 x 16 expansion slots and three OCP v3.0 mezzanine slots, the MiTAC G4520G6 platform enables high-performance network connectivity, such as NVIDIA ConnectX NICs, BlueField-3 SuperNICs and DPUs, for clustered computing.
  • Advanced Cooling & Power Efficiency – Engineered for superior thermal management, it includes eight hot-swap system fans and four external hot-swap fan modules. Four hot-swap CRPS power supplies provide (3+1) redundancy, delivering up to 9,600W with 80+ Titanium efficiency.

TN85-B8261: Versatile 2U Server for HPC and AI Workloads

The TN85-B8261 is a versatile 2U server designed to deliver exceptional performance for high-performance computing and AI applications. Key highlights include:

  • Powerful Dual-Socket Performance – Supports AMD EPYC 9005 / 9004 processors, delivering exceptional computing power for AI and HPC workloads.
  • Scalable Memory Architecture – Features (12+12) DDR5 DIMM slots, supporting up to 6,144GB DDR5-6000 RDIMM/LRDIMM for high-speed data processing.
  • Flexible Expansion Capabilities – Supports up to four full-height, dual-slot enterprise H100 NVL and L40S GPUs for scalable AI training, machine learning, and rendering applications. Additionally, two half-height, half-length PCIe 5.0 x16 slots enable high-performance cluster networking deployment.
  • Optimized Connectivity & Management – Dual 10GBase-T LAN ports for high-bandwidth networking and an AST2600 BMC with IPMI 2.0 & Redfish support for remote server management.
  • Reliable Power Efficiency – (1+1) redundant 2,700W hot-swap CRPS power supplies with 80+ Titanium efficiency, delivering sustainable energy and operational reliability.

Driving Innovation in AI and HPC

MiTAC Computing is dedicated to pushing the boundaries of AI and HPC technology. The G4520G6 and TN85-B8261 servers are designed to empower enterprises and research institutions with exceptional compute power, scalability, and energy efficiency, ensuring optimal performance for next-generation workloads.

Visit MiTAC Computing at Supercomputing Asia 2025

MiTAC Computing invites attendees to experience the power of the G4520G6 AI Server and TN85-B8261 HPC Server firsthand at Supercomputing Asia 2025. Visit our booth #B10 to explore how our latest innovations can accelerate AI and HPC applications.

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About MiTAC Computing Technology Corporation

MiTAC Computing Technology Corp., a subsidiary of MiTAC Holdings, delivers comprehensive, energy-efficient server solutions backed by industry expertise dating back to the 1990s. Specializing in AI, HPC, cloud, and edge computing, MiTAC Computing employs rigorous methods to ensure uncompromising quality not just at the barebone level but, more importantly, at the system and rack levels—where true performance and integration matter most. This commitment to quality at every level sets MiTAC Computing apart from others in the industry. The company provides tailored platforms for hyperscale data centers, HPC, and AI applications, guaranteeing optimal performance and scalability.

With a global presence and end-to-end capabilities—from R&D and manufacturing to global support—MiTAC Computing offers flexible, high-quality solutions designed to meet unique business needs. Leveraging the latest advancements in AI and liquid cooling, along with the recent integration of Intel DSG and TYAN server products, MiTAC Computing stands out for its innovation, efficiency, and reliability, empowering businesses to tackle future challenges.