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Binance Secures Second Major Legal Victory in U.S. Court Under Anti-Terrorism Act in Two Weeks

US Federal Court in Alabama Dismisses All Claims Against Binance in Latest Lawsuit Victory

ABU DHABI, UAE, March 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, announced today that a U.S. federal court in Alabama has dismissed all claims against the company in a lawsuit alleging violations of the Anti-Terrorism Act (ATA). This marks Binance’s second major legal victory in an ATA matter within one week, following their victory in the Southern District of New York.

A Full and Complete Legal Victory

In a detailed 19-page ruling, the Court found the plaintiffs’ complaint to be legally and factually deficient. The court’s decision to dismiss every claim across the board represents a decisive legal victory for Binance.

The judge described the filing as a “shotgun pleading.” The complaint failed to clearly specify the claims and improperly grouped all defendants together without distinguishing individual conduct or liability. The ruling also emphasized that the plaintiffs did not meet the basic pleading standard to provide a “short and plain statement” of their claims.

Following the ruling, the court granted the plaintiffs until April 10, 2026, to file an amended complaint addressing the deficiencies identified. However, the judge warned that failure to adequately address these issues would result in dismissal of the entire case.

Building on Momentum and Upholding Legal Integrity

“This decision reinforces our unwavering commitment to protecting Binance and our community from unsubstantiated and bad-faith lawsuits,” shared Eleanor Hughes, General Counsel at Binance. “Sanctions compliance and terrorism financing are serious matters of law – they require evidence, legal rigour, and due process. Courts have now examined these claims on two separate occasions and found them to be without merit. These outcomes speak for themselves. We will not tolerate attempts to misuse the legal system to target our industry, and we remain as committed as ever to transparency, security, and lawful conduct in everything we do”.

This latest decision follows closely on the heels of Binance’s comprehensive victory in New York, where the Court similarly rejected allegations that the company assisted, participated in, or conspired with terrorists. Together, these rulings reflect Binance’s strong resolve to protect its platform and community.

Binance has consistently invested in industry-leading compliance infrastructure, regulatory engagement, and legal governance. The company will continue to vigorously defend itself against any attempts to bring unfounded claims or misrepresent its operations.

About Binance

Binance is a leading global blockchain ecosystem behind the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume and registered users. Binance is trusted by more than 310 million people in 100+ countries for its industry-leading security, transparency, and unmatched portfolio of digital asset products. For more information, visit: https://www.binance.com

 

J.S. Held Launches AI Disputes Monitor to Track Rapidly Growing AI Litigation Landscape

Dashboard Resource Provides Legal Professionals with Actionable Intelligence on AI-Related Cases Across Technology Categories, Market Segments, and Jurisdictions

NEW YORK, March 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — J.S. Held, a global consulting firm combining technical, scientific, financial, and strategic expertise, today announced the launch of the J.S. Held AI Disputes Monitor, a dashboard resource designed to help legal professionals track and analyze the rapidly evolving field of artificial intelligence (AI) litigation.

The J.S. Held AI Disputes Monitor, a dashboard resource designed to equip outside counsel, in-house legal teams, and risk professionals with actionable intelligence on AI-related litigation. Drawing from independent, publicly accessible data and enriched by expert analysis, the Monitor offers a structured view of case developments across AI technologies, market segments, and jurisdictions. Explore and download The Monitor here: https://oceantomo.com/js-held-ai-disputes-monitor/download/.
The J.S. Held AI Disputes Monitor, a dashboard resource designed to equip outside counsel, in-house legal teams, and risk professionals with actionable intelligence on AI-related litigation. Drawing from independent, publicly accessible data and enriched by expert analysis, the Monitor offers a structured view of case developments across AI technologies, market segments, and jurisdictions. Explore and download The Monitor here: https://oceantomo.com/js-held-ai-disputes-monitor/download/.

AI-related litigation has surged at a 56.5% five-year compounded annual growth rate, with 93% of cases filed in the United States and significant concentrations in California, New York, and Illinois. From generative AI copyright disputes to predictive analytics implications for criminal justice, the complexity and volume of AI litigation demand specialized intelligence and strategic insight.

The AI Disputes Monitor tracks case developments across AI technology categories, market segments, and jurisdictions, drawing on data from independent, publicly accessible third-party sources, and combining it with expert analysis from J.S. Held’s team to deliver actionable intelligence for litigators navigating this dynamic practice area.

“Artificial intelligence is fundamentally reshaping how businesses operate, innovate, and compete—and the legal system is working to keep pace,” said James E. Malackowski, Chief Intellectual Property Officer at J.S. Held. “The AI Disputes Monitor reflects our commitment to providing legal professionals with the strategic intelligence they need to advise clients effectively in this rapidly evolving space.” The team’s deep technical, economic, and market expertise, developed through years of providing expert opinions in legal proceedings, informs rigorous data analysis and enables practitioners to anticipate trends, assess risk, and make informed decisions in AI-related disputes.

The Monitor enables legal professionals to identify emerging litigation patterns, assess jurisdictional trends, and understand the implications for their clients and industries. The resource is designed to support strategic decision-making for law firms, corporate legal departments, and risk management professionals.

Scott Womack, Senior Director in the Office of the Chief Intellectual Property Officer at J.S. Held and head of the data analysis team, explains, “The AI Disputes Monitor gives legal professionals a clear view of where cases are being filed, which technologies are involved, and how courts are responding. Our goal is to turn raw data into strategic insight that helps litigators stay ahead of the curve and serve their clients with confidence.”

Beyond the dashboard, J.S. Held’s team is available to present deeper findings, discuss emerging patterns, and work one-on-one with clients to contextualize the implications for specific industries and legal strategies.

Download the AI Disputes Monitor:  https://oceantomo.com/js-held-ai-disputes-monitor/download/. And to learn more, contact OceanTomo@jsheld.com.

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 Fortune 100 Companies.

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.

Media Contact:
Kristi L. Stathis
J.S. Held
Phone: +1 773 294 4360
Email: Kristi.Stathis@jsheld.com

 

NYSE Content Update: Canada-Based MDA Space Shoots for the Stars in its NYSE Debut

NYSE issues a pre-market daily advisory direct from the trading floor.

NEW YORK, March 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) provides a daily pre-market update directly from the NYSE Trading Floor. Access today’s NYSE Pre-market update for market insights before trading begins. 

 

Two-time Olympic champions to visit the NYSE.

Kristen Scholer delivers the pre-market update on March 12th

  • Equities remain volatile Thursday morning as oil prices stay elevated amid the conflict in the Middle East.
  • MDA Space (NYSE: MDA) CEO Mike Greenley will ring the opening bell on NYSE Live to celebrate the company’s listing.
  • Fintech Revolut recently acquired a full UK banking license after starting the application process in 2021.
  • U.S. Figure Skating power couple Madison Chock and Evan Bates will have a Bell Moment after Olympic glory in Milan.

Opening Bell
MDA Space (NYSE: MDA) celebrates its IPO

Closing Bell
Vulcan Materials (NYSE: VMC) celebrates nearly 70 years on the NYSE

For market insights, IPO activity, and today’s opening bell, download the NYSE TV App: TV.NYSE.com

Costamare Bulkers at the NYSE on March 11th.
Costamare Bulkers at the NYSE on March 11th.

 

Video – https://mma.prnasia.com/media2/2932601/NYSE_March_12_Market_Update.mp4 

 

Sands China Makes Grand Debut at Hong Kong’s Art Central

Sands Gallery serves as international cultural portal showcasing emerging Macao artists

MACAO, March 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Sands China has long supported the Macao SAR government’s policy of diversified development by actively promoting the high-quality development of Macao’s arts and cultural sector and its talent pool. From March 25 to 29, the company will further leverage Sands Gallery as an international cultural portal for Macao by presenting the works of three outstanding emerging Macao contemporary artists – Lei Ieng Wai, Leong Chi Mou, and Dor Lio Hak Man – at Art Central, an international art event during Hong Kong’s art month. Sands China is the first integrated tourism and leisure enterprise from Macao invited as an Associate Partner at this prestigious art event. Through Art Central, the company aims to promote young Macao artists onto major international art stage, demonstrating the vitality of Macao’s new generation of contemporary artists, highlighting Macao’s attributes through artistic lens, and further advancing the city’s cultural talent development.

From March 25 to 29, Sands China is debuting its Sands Gallery at Art Central, an international art event during Hong Kong’s art month, and presenting three outstanding contemporary young artists from Macao – Lei Ieng Wai, Leong Chi Mou, and Dor Lio Hak Man – to showcase the emerging strength of Macao’s art scene.
From March 25 to 29, Sands China is debuting its Sands Gallery at Art Central, an international art event during Hong Kong’s art month, and presenting three outstanding contemporary young artists from Macao – Lei Ieng Wai, Leong Chi Mou, and Dor Lio Hak Man – to showcase the emerging strength of Macao’s art scene.

The Sands Gallery booth at Art Central will feature selected works by the three young artists, including multi-media paintings and thematic installation. Each artist brings a distinctive style: Lei Ieng Wai centres his practice on optical exploration, responding to the rhythm of urban life through precisely structured colour fields and geometric compositions; Leong Chi Mou employs gilding techniques to construct richly textured surfaces that evoke the memory and landscape of Macao; Dor Lio Hak Man offers an authentic perspective, blending a delicate painting style with depictions of urban life that resonate deeply with audiences.

All three are rising forces within the Macau Artist Society, whose creativity, craftsmanship, and conceptual approaches demonstrate international vision and professional standards, and they have begun to make a name for themselves in the art world both at home and abroad. Their diverse and high-quality works align with this year’s Art Central theme, “Discover Art. Make It Yours.” Sands Gallery aspires to reflect Macao’s deep cultural heritage emanating from the city’s East-West fusion – through presenting the works of these promising Macao artists, allowing the world to better appreciate the city’s creativity and vitality.

Since its founding in 2015, Art Central has been a highlight of Hong Kong Art Month and an important global platform for creative exploration and cultural exchange. This year’s edition will be held over five days at the Central Harbourfront, bringing together emerging artists, international masters, collectors, and art institutions from around the world, injecting fresh perspectives into the global and regional art scenes.

Sands Gallery was established in 2022 at The Grand Suites at Four Seasons in Macao and has curated 12 exhibitions of varied styles to date, featuring outstanding works by more than 60 esteemed artists from China, Japan, Korea, Italy, the United States, and other countries and regions, spanning the Chinese and international art scene. It has provided a professional showcase for Macao artists and participated in multiple editions of “Art Macao: Macao International Art Biennale,” supporting the city’s development as a base for exchange and cooperation where Chinese culture is the mainstream and diverse cultures coexist.

As a leading integrated tourism and leisure enterprise in Macao, Sands China has been committed to promoting the integrated development of culture and tourism. Its presence at Art Central through Sands Gallery represents significant recognition from the international art community and further reinforces its role as an international cultural portal for Macao. By creating opportunities for Macao artists to step onto the world stage, Sands China leverages art as a drawcard to promote Macao tourism, enhancing the international competitiveness of the city’s cultural sector and fostering new momentum to Macao’s diversified development.

For more information about Art Central and ticketing, please visit artcentralhongkong.com.

About Sands Gallery
As an art space located at The Grand Suites at Four Seasons in Macao, Sands Gallery is dedicated to bringing diverse art exhibitions to the city, fostering the sustainable development of Macao’s cultural and creative industries.

Since its establishment in 2022, the gallery has hosted 12 exhibitions of varied styles, introducing artworks of international and national calibre while also providing opportunities for local artists to showcase their works and connect with the global art stage.

Through continued endeavours in Macao’s arts and cultural sector, Sands China has built the Gallery into a platform of artistic weight and cultural depth, injecting multicultural vitality into Macao, enriching the artistic experiences of residents and visitors, and enhancing public appreciation of art. At the same time, it fully supports the Macao SAR government’s policy of promoting non-gaming development, contributing to Macao’s growth as “a base for exchange and cooperation where Chinese culture is the mainstream and diverse cultures coexist.”

About Sands China Ltd. 
Sands China Ltd. (Sands China or the Company) is incorporated in the Cayman Islands with limited liability and is listed on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (HKEx: 1928). Sands China is the largest operator of integrated resorts in Macao. The Company’s integrated resorts on the Cotai Strip comprise The Venetian® Macao, The Plaza® Macao, The Parisian® Macao and The Londoner® Macao. The Company also owns and operates Sands® Macao on the Macao peninsula. The Company’s portfolio features a diversified mix of leisure and business attractions and transportation operations, including large meeting and convention facilities; a wide range of restaurants; shopping malls; world-class entertainment at The Venetian Arena, The Londoner Arena, The Venetian Theatre, The Parisian Theatre, The Londoner Theatre and Sands Theatre; and a high-speed Cotai Water Jet ferry service between Hong Kong and Macao. The Company’s Cotai Strip portfolio has the goal of contributing to Macao’s transformation into a world centre of tourism and leisure. Sands China is a subsidiary of global resort developer Las Vegas Sands Corp. (NYSE: LVS).

For more information, please visit www.sandschina.com.

About Art Central
Art Central, a cornerstone event of Hong Kong Art Month, presents the next generation of talent from Asia’s most forward-thinking galleries alongside celebrated artists from across the globe. Since its inaugural edition in 2015, Art Central has established itself as a leading platform for innovation in contemporary art, advancing the profiles of artists and galleries and reinforcing their presence within the international art landscape. Today, the Fair is recognised for the strength of its curatorial programming and as a vital meeting point for discovery and exchange among collectors and curators representing private, corporate, and institutional collections worldwide.

Media contacts:

Corporate Communications, Sands China Ltd.

Mabel Wu

Jesse Chiang

Tel: +853 8118 2268

Tel: +853 8118 2054

Email: mabel.wu@sands.com.mo

Email: jesse.chiang@sands.com.mo

 

Artist Profiles

Lei Ieng Wai

The 39-year-old artist is a graduate of the Oil Painting Department of the Guangzhou Academy of Fine Arts, holding both bachelor’s and master’s degrees. He currently serves as director of the Macau Artist Society, and vice president of the Macau Youth Art Association, and is a renowned and influential artist in Macao.

 

Lei acquires creative inspirations from the tension of light and shadow in everyday life. He draws on scientific theory as the foundation of aesthetics, transforming artificial spectra, proportional values, and geometric structures into repetitive and precise blocks of colour and surfaces of light, exploring urban changes and the lives of city dwellers.

 

He has held solo exhibitions in Portugal, Taiwan, and Macao, and participated in group exhibitions in the Chinese mainland, Macao, Portugal, the United Kingdom, Spain, Australia, and the United States, including Art Madrid 2018, Affordable Art Fair New York, Affordable Art Fair Hampstead, and the collateral exhibition of “Art Macao: Macau International Art Biennale 2023.”

Leong Chi Mou

The 34-year-old artist graduated from the Macao Polytechnic University’s Faculty of Art and Design with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Visual Arts (Oil Painting). He is a member of the Macau Artist Society and one of Macao’s most influential emerging artists.

 

His works span both painting and installations. His practice interrogates shifting notions of value and the cultural interfaces that shape identity, informed by personal migration histories and Macao’s post-colonial context. Through these inquiries, Leong’s works examine the conditions of cultural survival and the intricate entanglements between artistic essence and value systems.

 

Beyond his solo exhibitions in Macao, he has participated in group exhibitions across the Chinese mainland, Portugal, Belgium, Japan, and other countries and regions. Notable appearances include the 23rd Shanghai Art Fair, the Shenzhen Art Fair, the Guangzhou International Art Fair, the collateral exhibition of “Art Macao: Macao International Art Biennale 2023,” and the Belgian exhibition “Surrealistic Chinoiserie: Golden City of Seres – A Cultural and Artistic Exchange Exhibition and Performance between Macao and Antwerp.”

Dor Lio Hak Man

The 49-year-old artist serves as vice-director of the Macau Artist Society, vice president of the Macau Youth Art Association, council member of the Society of Urban Sketchers Macao, and a member of Comic’s Kingdom Macau. He teaches visual art at a Macao high school and via private lessons.

 

Born into an artistic family and graduating from City University of Macau, he channels influences from Japanese manga and Western painting into a practice grounded in everyday observation. His work records daily encounters, emotional impressions, and imaginative associations with a relaxed sensibility. He shapes a refined, philosophically attuned visual language that bridges interior experience with an outward-facing openness.

 

He has held solo exhibitions such as “Festa – Exhibition of Works by Lio Hak Man” in Macao and participated in group exhibitions in the Chinese mainland, Portugal, and South Korea, including “FEBRE: 15 Contemporary Artists from Macao” in Lisbon, “Beijing-Macao Art Teachers Group Exhibition,” and the “South Korea-Hong Kong-Macao Joint Art Exhibition.”

 

Emerald Clinical Trials Honored with 2026 Asia Pacific Biopharma Excellence Award for Outstanding Patient Recruitment & Engagement

SINGAPORE, March 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Emerald Clinical Trials, a leading global clinical research organization (CRO), today announced it has been named a winner of a 2026 Asia Pacific Biopharma Excellence Award (ABEA). The company was recognized with the Best Clinical Trials Supplier Award: Outstanding Patient Recruitment & Engagement. 

The ABEA award highlights Emerald’s ability to navigate the complex recruitment landscapes of the Asia-Pacific region, ensuring that life-changing therapies reach patients with both speed and compassion.

“This recognition is a testament to our team’s dedication to solving the most complex challenges in clinical development,” said Chantal Elbayeh, Executive Director, Project Delivery at Emerald Clinical Trials. “By bridging the gap between innovative science and patient access, Emerald is not just facilitating trials—we are facilitating hope. This award reinforces our role at the forefront of strengthening the biopharmaceutical ecosystem and advancing the availability of breakthrough therapies for patients worldwide.”

The ABEA serves as a benchmark for industry leaders and trend-setters who have made significant contributions to the advancement of biologics and pharmaceutical products. Emerald Clinical Trials was selected for its unparalleled commitment to patient-centric strategies and its operational excellence in the APAC region.

The formal award ceremony took place on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, at the Sands Expo & Convention Centre, Singapore, where Emerald was recognized alongside the region’s top biopharma innovators.

About Emerald Clinical Trials
Emerald Clinical Trials is a global clinical research organization with 25+ years of experience, partnering with over 160 biotech companies and 15 of the world’s top 20 pharmaceutical firms. Headquartered in Singapore, the company delivers end-to-end Phase I–IV and real-world trial solutions, with recognized leadership in renal research. With 800+ employees worldwide, Emerald Clinical combines global reach with local expertise to accelerate trials and advance healthcare. For more information, visit www.emeraldclinical.com.

Silicon Motion Launches SM8008, the Industry’s First Purpose-Built PCIe Gen5 Controller for Enterprise Boot Drive and Ultra-Low-Power Storage

Power-Efficient Architecture Delivers Up to 14GB/s Performance Under 5W for Hyperscale and Enterprise Server Deployments

TAIPEI and MILPITAS, Calif., March 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Silicon Motion Technology Corporation (NasdaqGS: SIMO), a global leader in designing and marketing NAND flash controllers for solid-state storage devices, today announced the launch of the SM8008, a PCIe Gen5 x4 NVMe enterprise SSD controller purpose-built for data center boot drives and power-sensitive enterprise storage applications.

As hyperscale and enterprise data centers expand server deployments, boot SSDs have become a critical infrastructure component across every system node. The SM8008 addresses this growing demand with a controller architecture optimized for power efficiency, predictable performance, and enterprise-grade security at scale, while supporting the OCP Hyperscale NVMe Boot SSD Specification to meet production-ready enterprise deployment requirements.

“The rapid growth of AI and cloud infrastructure is driving large-scale server deployments,” said Alex Chou, Senior Vice President of Enterprise Storage & Display Interface Solution Business at Silicon Motion. “While much focus is placed on accelerators and high-performance storage, every AI server relies on reliable, power-efficient boot storage. SM8008 is purpose-built for this critical layer, delivering Gen5 performance with enterprise-grade security while strengthening our enterprise portfolio.”

  • Power Efficiency at Data Center Scale

Boot SSDs operate continuously across thousands—or even millions—of servers. Even marginal power savings per drive can translate into significant reductions in total data center power consumption and operating costs.

Built on advanced TSMC 6nm process technology, the SM8008 delivers:

    • Up to 14GB/s sequential throughput
    • Over 2.3 million random IOPS (4K)
    • Active power consumption under 5W
    • PCIe Gen5 x4 host interface
    • 8 NAND channels supporting ONFI and Toggle DDR 5.0 up to 3,600MT/s

It supports single channel DDR4-3200 or LPDDR4-3200 DRAM with inline ECC architecture to further optimize system-level power efficiency and BOM cost, making it ideal for high-volume hyperscale deployments.

By balancing high Gen5 performance with stringent power targets, the SM8008 enables data center operators to modernize boot infrastructure without increasing energy budgets.

  • Designed for Hyperscale and Enterprise Infrastructure

The SM8008 is engineered to meet the architectural, scalability, and security requirements of hyperscale and enterprise server environments. It supports the latest NVMe 2.0a protocol and meets OCP Hyperscale NVMe Boot SSD Specification Version 1.0, enabling seamless integration into open data center platforms. The SM8008 supports multiple industry-standard form factors including M.2, U.2, E1.S, and E3.S, providing flexibility for diverse server architectures.

  • Enterprise Security Built for Long-Term Compliance

Security is a core design pillar of the SM8008 architecture. The controller integrates a comprehensive enterprise-grade security framework, including:

    • TCG Opal 2.0 compliant encryption
    • Hardware-accelerated AES-256, SHA2-512, and RSA-3072b
    • Secure Boot and firmware authentication
    • Support for DICE and SPDM
    • CNSA 2.0 readiness, aligning with the requirement that all new NSS acquisitions comply with the standard beginning in 2027.

This robust security architecture ensures data integrity, firmware protection, and compliance with evolving regulatory and hyperscale security standards.

  • Strategic Expansion of Enterprise Portfolio

The introduction of the SM8008 strengthens Silicon Motion’s enterprise SSD controller portfolio by addressing the rapidly growing segment of dedicated data center boot storage and power sensitive Enterprise applications.

As PCIe Gen5 infrastructure expands—driven by AI and cloud deployments—boot drives must evolve alongside primary storage tiers. With advanced NAND support, patented NANDCommand™ technology, and enterprise-class LDPC error correction, the SM8008 delivers the endurance and performance consistency required for enterprise workloads.

“With the shift to PCIe Gen5 and more power-sensitive data center designs, even foundational components like boot SSDs are becoming strategically important,” said Gregory Wong, Founder and Principal Analyst of Forward Insights. “Vendors that align performance, efficiency, and security with evolving hyperscale standards are positioned to benefit as this segment continues to expand within the broader enterprise storage market.”

Early customer adoption underscores the strategic importance of this segment, with ATP and Exascend integrating the SM8008 into their next-generation enterprise SSD platforms.

“We have adopted Silicon Motion’s SM8008 for our latest enterprise SSD platform,” said Chris Lien, NSG BU Director of ATP. “Its power-efficient architecture and enterprise-ready feature set align well with the needs of large-scale server deployments.”

“In the year of AI explosion, data storage is more critical than ever.” said Frank Chen, CEO of Exascend. “Through this close collaboration with Silicon Motion, we have jointly developed a high performance PCIe Gen5 SSD tailored for AI servers, ensuring consistent read and write speeds with efficient data management, perfectly meeting the storage demand of the AI era”

Silicon Motion’s expanding boot storage portfolio—from SATA and PCIe Gen3/Gen4 controllers to PCIe NVMe BGA SSD solutions and the latest SM8008 Gen5 controller—demonstrates its strategic focus on dedicated boot storage as a distinct and growing segment within the enterprise market.

About Silicon Motion
Silicon Motion Technology Corporation (NasdaqGS: SIMO) is the global leader in supplying NAND flash controllers for solid-state storage devices. The company ships more SSD controllers than any other supplier worldwide for servers, PCs, and other client devices, and is also the leading merchant provider of eMMC and UFS embedded storage controllers used in smartphones, IoT products, and automotive applications.

Silicon Motion also delivers customized, high-performance solutions for hyperscale data centers, industrial systems, and automotive SSDs. Its controllers are designed to power the world’s most advanced AI, cloud, and enterprise storage platforms, combining high performance, low power, and proven reliability.

Our customers include most of the world’s NAND flash vendors, data center and enterprise storage solution providers, storage device module makers, and leading OEMs, all of whom rely on Silicon Motion’s proven controller technologies to enable innovative, high-quality storage solutions. For further information, please visit www.siliconmotion.com

Corporate Media Contact:
Minnie Lin     
Director of Marketing Communication
minnie.lin@siliconmotion.com 

Investor Contacts:
IR@siliconmotion.com 

Sales Contact:
E-mail: service@siliconmotion.com

Waygate Technologies Receives Frost & Sullivan’s 2026 Global Company of the Year Recognition for Excellence in Remote Visual Inspection Leadership

Recognized for innovation, market leadership, and customer-focused execution in advancing remote visual inspection and digital inspection transformation

SAN ANTONIO, March 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Frost & Sullivan is pleased to announce that Waygate Technologies, a Baker Hughes business, has been named the 2026 Global Company of the Year Recognition in the remote visual inspection industry for its outstanding achievements in innovation, strategy execution, and customer impact. This recognition highlights Waygate Technologies’ consistent leadership in driving measurable outcomes, strengthening its market position, and delivering customer-centric innovation in an evolving competitive landscape.

Frost & Sullivan evaluates companies through a rigorous benchmarking process across two core dimensions: strategy effectiveness and strategy execution. Waygate Technologies excels in both, demonstrating its ability to align strategic initiatives with market demand while executing them with efficiency, consistency, and scale. “Brand strength at Waygate Technologies derives from consistent outcomes and sustained confidence within professional inspection circles,” said Prem Shanmugam, VP & Global Practice Area Leader at Frost & Sullivan.

Guided by a long-term growth strategy focused on digital innovation, ecosystem partnerships, and continuous product development, Waygate Technologies has shown its ability to adapt and lead in a rapidly evolving inspection technology and non-destructive testing (NDT) landscape. The company’s strategic agility and sustained investment in advanced imaging technologies, intelligent software platforms, and integrated inspection workflows have enabled it to scale effectively across global asset-intensive industries like aerospace, power generation, oil and gas, and advanced manufacturing.

Innovation remains central to Waygate Technologies’ approach. Its suite of remote visual inspection (RVI) solutions—including high-precision video borescopes, pan-tilt-zoom camera systems, and cloud-enabled inspection platforms—addresses the full spectrum of industrial inspection needs. These solutions provide high-definition imaging, advanced measurement capabilities, and seamless data integration that enhance inspection accuracy, accelerate decision-making, and support predictive maintenance strategies. “As one of the leading NDT brands, we always strive to offer the best inspection solution on the market with the greatest added value for our customers,” said Michael Bellamy, CEO of Waygate Technologies, a Baker Hughes business. “We are very grateful for this award, which reflects the special commitment and dedication of our entire team.”

Waygate Technologies’ unwavering commitment to customer experience further strengthens its market position. By streamlining service delivery, enabling structured inspection workflows through guided procedures (e.g., Menu Directed Inspection), and integrating digital collaboration through its InspectionWorks cloud platform, the company continues to meet the needs of its expanding global customer base. Its partner-led delivery model and focus on localized support have been key to delivering long-term value across diverse market segments.

Frost & Sullivan commends Waygate Technologies for setting a high standard in competitive strategy, execution, and market responsiveness. The company’s vision, innovation pipeline, and customer-first culture are shaping the future of remote visual inspection and driving tangible results at scale.

Each year, Frost & Sullivan presents the Company of the Year Recognition to a company that demonstrates outstanding strategy development and implementation, resulting in measurable improvements in market share, customer satisfaction, and competitive positioning. The recognition identifies forward-thinking organizations that are reshaping their industries through innovation and growth excellence.

Frost & Sullivan Best Practices Recognition

Frost & Sullivan’s Best Practices Recognitions honor companies across regional and global markets that exhibit exceptional achievement and consistent excellence in areas such as leadership, technological innovation, customer experience, and strategic product development. Each recognition is the result of a rigorous analytical process in which Frost & Sullivan industry experts benchmark performance through comprehensive interviews, deep-dive analysis, and extensive secondary research. The goal is to identify true best-in-class organizations that are driving transformative growth and setting new industry standards.

Contact us: Start the discussion.

Contact:
Ashley Shreve
E: ashley.weinkauf@frost.com

About Waygate Technologies

Waygate Technologies is a Baker Hughes business. As an industrial inspection solutions provider and world leader in nondestructive testing (NDT), we ensure safety, quality and productivity. We combine more than 130 years of experience and a collection of heritage product brands including Krautkrämer, Phoenix, Seifert, Everest and Agfa NDT. Today, hundreds of brands in the energy, battery, electronics, aerospace, automotive, rail and advanced manufacturing industries trust our technologies. We drive digital transformation through cloud-based and AI-enhanced tools as well as our broad portfolio of award-winning solutions in industrial radiography and computed tomography (CT), remote visual inspection (RVI), ultrasound (UT), and robotic inspection. Waygate Technologies is part of the Industrial Products portfolio within the Industrial & Energy Technology business segment of Baker Hughes (NASDAQ: BKR). Inspection starts with us: bakerhughes.com/waygate-technologies

Contact:
Henning Juknat
Global Communications Leader
Waygate Technologies, a Baker Hughes business
E: henning.juknat@bakerhughes.com

Deltek Recognized for Its AI-Enabled PSA and ERP Applications

HERNDON, Va., March 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Deltek, the intelligent platform for project-based businesses, today announced multiple recognitions in recent reports from a leading analyst firm. Deltek offers solutions that deliver compliance, clarity, and control for project-based industries: Costpoint and Vantagepoint ERP are systems of financial record, while Replicon offers advanced time management capabilities, and Polaris provides advanced resource management. Together, these AI-enabled applications within the Deltek platform deliver powerful orchestration at every stage of the project lifecycle.

IDC MarketScape Recognition Overview

  • Deltek Costpoint named a Major Player in IDC MarketScape: Worldwide AI-Enabled Midsize Business Enterprise Resource Planning Applications 2025 Vendor Assessment, by Mickey North Rizza and Katie Evans, November 2025, Doc. #US53004325
  • Deltek Polaris named a Major Player in IDC MarketScape: Worldwide AI-Enabled PSA Applications 2025–2026 Vendor Assessment, by Mickey North Rizza, December 2025, Doc. #US50655623
  • Deltek Vantagepoint named a Major Player in both:
    • IDC MarketScape: Worldwide AI-Enabled PSA Applications 2025–2026 Vendor Assessment, by Mickey North Rizza, December 2025, Doc. #US50655623
    • IDC MarketScape: Worldwide AI-Enabled PSA ERP Applications 2025–2026 Vendor Assessment, by Mickey North Rizza, November 2025, Doc. #US50655323
  • Replicon named a Major Player in IDC MarketScape: Worldwide AI-Enabled Workforce Management (WFM) and Compliance 2025 Vendor Assessment, by Ivan Oz, November 2025, Doc. #EUR253913525

Deltek’s Commitment to Intelligent, Governed AI 
Deltek is committed to providing solutions that leverage AI capabilities, functionality, and competitive differentiation to unify data, automate workflows, and enable smarter decision-making for project-based organizations operating in complex, highly regulated environments. Deltek solutions support the entire project lifecycle, from winning the right opportunities to planning with confidence, executing efficiently, and analyzing performance for continuous improvement.

“We believe that the recognition in multiple IDC MarketScape reports reinforces our dedication to delivering an intelligent platform purpose-built for high-stakes, project-based industries,” said Dinakar Hituvalli, EVP, Chief Technology and Product Officer at Deltek. “Our customers operate in environments where compliance, financial control and operational precision are not optional. That’s why we’ve unified the project lifecycle into a system of intelligence. By embedding AI across how organizations win, plan, execute and analyze performance, we help our customers move faster, work smarter, and focus on delivering results in the most demanding environments.”

IDC MarketScape Findings
According to the IDC MarketScape: Worldwide AI-Enabled Midsize Business Enterprise Resource Planning Applications 2025 Vendor Assessment, “Deltek Costpoint is known ERP software for government contractors of all sizes. It connects project data and processes, using Dela (Deltek’s AI-powered intelligent business orchestrator) to add time-saving automation and new AI capabilities, with the aim of making the entire government contracting project life cycle more efficient.”

The IDC MarketScape for AI-Enabled Midsize Business Enterprise Resource Planning Applications report also noted, “This year, Deltek has introduced an AI strategy that brings together a thoughtful UX and AI-driven automation to reshape how project-based work gets done through a modern Agentic Experience (AX).”

The IDC MarketScape for AI-Enabled Midsize Business Enterprise Resource Planning Applications went on to say of Deltek Vantagepoint: “this industry-specific solution is designed to make it easier for project-based businesses to make better, more informed decisions. It aids businesses with project delivery and productivity. Vantagepoint in the cloud offers various security and compliance features and tools (e.g., encryption, multifactor authentication, and monitoring and alerting systems).”

Deltek Polaris is the intelligent PSA for project-based firms across industries. It helps businesses deliver reliably, manage resources effectively, and make informed decisions that keep projects moving even under pressure, with seamless integration across platforms and built-in compliance.

The IDC MarketScape for Worldwide AI-Enabled PSA Applications 2025-2026 noted, “Polaris PSA delivers a combination of intelligence, usability, and flexibility that makes it stand out in the PSA market with AI-powered time tracking (ZeroTime) that automatically captures time and work data from 100+ productivity and collaboration tools; intelligent resource management and forecasting using AI and machine learning to recommend the best-fit resources based on role, skills, location, availability, and cost; and is a configurable, user-friendly platform that has highly flexible workflows, custom fields, and advanced reporting/BI integrations with enterprise-grade capabilities.

Built for project-based businesses of all sizes and industries – including government contractors – Replicon offers speed, clarity, and control across time tracking, workforce management, global leave management and labor compliance. Replicon was named a Major Player in the IDC MarketScape for Worldwide AI-Enabled Workforce Management and Compliance 2025 Vendor Assessment.

The report noted as a strength its “scalable project-centric approach: The integration of project time tracking with workforce management enables project-based and shift-based organizations to capture project-level labor data; optimize allocations; and improve billing, utilization, and labor compliance in professional services environments.”

“Deltek’s continued investment in AI and user experience is reshaping how project-based organizations operate. Deltek’s solutions have the ability to unify data, streamline processes, and deliver actionable insights that help businesses adapt and thrive in a rapidly evolving market,” said Mickey North Rizza, Group Vice President, Enterprise Software, IDC.

About Deltek

Deltek is the intelligent platform that powers the project lifecycle—from ERP and accounting to project bidding, planning, delivery, and analysis. Trusted by 30,000 organizations across government contracting, aerospace and defense, architecture and engineering, construction, and consulting, Deltek delivers the speed, clarity, and control needed when the stakes are high. Learn more at www.deltek.com.

About the IDC MarketScape Report

The IDC MarketScape vendor assessment model is designed to provide an overview of the competitive fitness of technology and service suppliers in a given market. The research utilizes a rigorous scoring methodology based on both qualitative and quantitative criteria that results in a single graphical illustration of each supplier’s position within a given market. IDC MarketScape provides a clear framework in which the product and service offerings, capabilities and strategies, and current and future market success factors of technology suppliers can be meaningfully compared. The framework also provides technology buyers with a 360-degree assessment of the strengths and weaknesses of current and prospective suppliers.

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