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GS1 Hong Kong Celebrates Innovation & Collaboration with Newly Upgraded 1QR Platform at Annual Dinner 2025

HONG KONG, April 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — GS1 Hong Kong’s Annual Dinner 2025 concluded successfully, bringing together around 600 distinguished guests from government, industry, and business communities. The Honorable Professor Sun Dong, JP, Secretary for Innovation, Technology, and Industry of the HKSAR Government, graced the occasion as the guest-of-honour to celebrate GS1 HK’s decades of innovation and collaboration, including the launch of the enhanced 1QR platform.

Mr. Roy Ng, Chairman of GS1 Hong Kong (front row, 9th from left) was accompanied by our Guest of Honor, Professor Sun Dong, Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry of The Government of the HKSAR (front row, centre), and Mr. Andrew Leung, President of the Legislative Council (front row, 9th from left) and Ms. Anna Lin, Chief Executive of GS1 Hong Kong (back row, 5th from left), along with government officials, GS1 HK Board of Directors and other distinguished guests toasted at the opening of GS1 Hong Kong Annual Dinner 2025.
Mr. Roy Ng, Chairman of GS1 Hong Kong (front row, 9th from left) was accompanied by our Guest of Honor, Professor Sun Dong, Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry of The Government of the HKSAR (front row, centre), and Mr. Andrew Leung, President of the Legislative Council (front row, 9th from left) and Ms. Anna Lin, Chief Executive of GS1 Hong Kong (back row, 5th from left), along with government officials, GS1 HK Board of Directors and other distinguished guests toasted at the opening of GS1 Hong Kong Annual Dinner 2025.

At the opening, Professor Sun commended GS1 HK’s contributions to shaping Hong Kong’s economy. “Barcodes are the unsung heroes of our bustling ports and thriving markets. The wonders of the black and white lines that make up a barcode have empowered businesses to grow and thrive in a fast-paced digital world, where barcodes are not only a tool for sales tracking, but also provide invaluable data for inventory management, pricing and logistics as well as being a cornerstone in the realm of the Internet of Things (IoT). Like GS1, the Government is committed to enhancing public services efficiency and promoting continuous economic upgrading and transformation through the adoption of digital strategies and I&T applications.”

Mr. Roy Ng, Chairman of GS1 Hong Kong, emphasized the organization’s commitment to fostering innovation and supporting businesses in their digital transformation journey. “Innovation has always been part of GS1 Hong Kong’s DNA. Over the years, we have been evolving towards 2D barcodes from 1D, while developed solutions like ezTRADE for paperless trading, and introduced new initiatives to empower traceability, transparency and sustainability. Looking ahead, GS1 Hong Kong will continue to innovate to drive growth and competitiveness across industries.”

Enhanced “1QR” Platform

A highlight of the event was the introduction of the enhanced 1QR platform, which has evolved to supporting sustainability-related information disclosure, including ESG certificates, recycling details, carbon emission data, etc. In addition to enabling O2O retail, product authentication, and traceability, the enhanced “1QR” empowers businesses to meet growing regulatory and consumer demands for transparency and sustainability, while strengthening brand reputation.

A Night to Remember

The evening showcased a vibrant lineup of programmes, including “GS1 Sing & Shine” where talented members performed classic hits, “Best Dress Award” for guests in stylish “black & white” attire, and generous sponsors providing numerous gifts for lucky draw with grand prizes like Business Class round-trip tickets, as well as celebrity performance by the popular artist Li Lung Kay who sang alongside guests on stage, highlighting the importance of collaboration and synergy.

The night also recognised outstanding enterprises at the Consumer Caring Scheme 2024 Award Presentation Ceremony. (Refer to the Appendix for the Recognised Companies list)

Ms. Anna Lin, Chief Executive of GS1 Hong Kong, thanked all the guests and underscored the importance of partnerships in driving sustainable growth.

“My heartfelt gratitude goes to all our esteemed guests and generous sponsors for their invaluable support. GS1 Hong Kong is dedicated to helping members achieve their business goals, as demonstrated by our enhanced 1QR platform, which fosters transparency and trust by showing their commitment to sustainability. Tonight’s celebration highlights the incredible ways our collaboration in shaping a smarter, more connected future.”

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About GS1 Hong Kong

Founded by the Hong Kong General Chamber of Commerce in 1989, GS1 Hong Kong is the local chapter of GS1®. GS1 Hong Kong’s mission is to empower businesses of their digital transformation, improve supply chain visibility and efficiency, ensure product authenticity, facilitate commerce connectivity and enable sustainable value chain through the provision of global supply chain standards (including GTIN & barcodes), and a full spectrum of platforms, solutions and services.

GS1 Hong Kong currently supports close to 8,000 corporate members from 20 sectors including retail & consumer packaged goods, food & beverage and food services, healthcare, apparel & footwear, logistics & ICT. By working closely with communities of trading partners, industry organizations, government, and technology providers, we can foster a collaborative ecosystem, paving the way for “Smarter Business, Better Life”.

Headquartered in Brussels, Belgium, GS1® is a not-for-profit, standards organisation that has 118 national chapters serving 150 economies globally. For more information, please visit www.gs1hk.org.

NYSE Content Advisory: Pre-Market update + NYSE-listed Delta Air Lines reports earnings

NEW YORK, April 9, 2025 /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. 

 

Pre-Market update + NYSE-listed Delta Air Lines reports earnings

Kristen Scholer delivers the pre-market update on April 9th

  • Overnight, markets in Asia were mixed and European indexes trended downward following the S&P closing below 5000 for the first time in a year.  
  • This morning, in response to U.S. raising tariffs to 104% on Chinese imports, China announced an increase of its tariffs on U.S. goods to 84%.
  • Delta Air Lines (NYSE:DAL) reported earnings today and noted it is too early to update its full-year guidance to the ongoing trade policy negotiations, but the airline still expects to be profitable for 2025.

Opening Bell
MISTRAS Group, Inc. (NYSE: MG) to celebrate the launch of MISTRAS Data Solutions

Closing Bell
TD SYNNEX (NYSE: SNX) in celebration of their 2025 Investor Day. 

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Seomjae has rebranded as Firsthabit, positioning itself for global expansion in the AI-driven education sector

  • Known for its distinctive AI technology and premium educational content, Seomjae is now Firsthabit.
  • The company is developing the AI-powered educational tool CHALK 3.0, aimed at delivering highly personalized, custom education solutions.

SEOUL, South Korea and NEW YORK, April 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — A Leader in Educational AI Seomjae has been renamed Firsthabit.

Firsthabit, meaning “the first habit you want to instill in your child,” is dedicated to creating a brighter future through AI-enhanced education solutions that promote positive habits. Industry watchers, both in South Korea and internationally, are focusing on Firsthabit’s (formerly Seomjae) technological expertise and scalability, driven by its unique AI technology that has yielded sophisticated and personalized learning experiences.

Firsthabit is developing the AI-driven math learning platform CHALK 3.0, which is designed to offer a deeply personalized learning experience. CHALK 3.0 uses the proprietary CHALK AI technology to provide customized educational content.

The platform has been well-received both domestically and worldwide. Last year, it underwent a successful beta test in Boston, USA, and in Korea during August and September, achieving a completion rate of 76.4%, far surpassing the typical 15% completion rate for online courses in Korea. This impressive performance earned it an innovation award in the mobile devices, accessories, and apps category at CES 2025.

Firsthabit Director of Operations and Business Development Hyunwoo Choi said, “Utilizing our vast repository of high-quality data and specialized technical expertise, we aim to lead the global education market by developing a customized AI learning environment for each student. We are committed to ongoing investment in research and development, driving innovations in K-education and solidifying our position as a worldwide educational powerhouse.”

For more information on CHALK 3.0 and Firsthabit’s plans, visit the official website at https://www.firsthabit.com/

TRON x HTX DAO 2025 Hong Kong Whale Night: Igniting Web3 Momentum & Advancing Global Finance

SINGAPORE, April 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — HTX DAO took the spotlight at the “TRON x HTX DAO 2025 Hong Kong Whale Night,” co-hosted with TRON on April 8 alongside the 2025 Hong Kong Web3 Festival. The event gathered industry leaders, institutional innovators, and Web3 pioneers to explore the future of decentralized governance and financial systems.

Justin Sun on TRON, HTX DAO, and the Future of Web3

In a powerful keynote, Justin Sun, Founder of TRON and Global Advisor of HTX, shared his reflections on 13 years of crypto leadership and his vision for the next chapter of Web3. Citing the values of “fear, reverence, and respect”, Sun emphasized long-term commitment over short-term speculation.


“Whether markets rise or fall, we are here to build,” Sun declared. “HTX DAO and TRON will continue to serve as the backbone of decentralized finance, providing clarity, security, and innovation.”

Sun also addressed the industry’s path to global scale, predicting the total digital asset market could eventually reach $200 trillion. “The mission is simple,” he said. “Get the math right. Get the security right. That’s how we earn trust and unlock the next wave of growth.”

HTX DAO Launches Token-Based Governance

Molly, Ambassador of HTX DAO, introduced the launch of the $HTX Token-Weighted Voting Tool, which enables holders to participate in on-chain governance. The feature marks a step toward building a truly community-led exchange.

“This tool makes every $HTX holder a stakeholder in the platform’s future,” Molly said.

She also previewed HTX DAO’s first two governance proposals, including the establishment of a DAO committee and the launch of a community media series, DAO Talk.

HTX Ventures: Regulation and Stablecoins Will Drive 2025 Growth

Alec Goh, Head of HTX Ventures, presented an outlook on the global regulatory landscape, highlighting how recent shifts are unlocking institutional participation. He noted the positive impact of MiCAR in Europe and the crypto-favorable stance of the current U.S. administration.

“The stigma around regulation is changing. Institutions are no longer on the sidelines—they’re deploying capital,” Goh said. He emphasized that stablecoin adoption and regulatory clarity would be the two primary drivers of crypto market growth in 2025.

Crypto Leaders Join the Conversation

Other notable speakers included Jack Kong, Founder of Nano Labs; Ken Zhang, Head of Security of Google Cloud; and Chanel, Contributor of Core. Their insights spanned blockchain security, infrastructure growth, and global developer engagement—reinforcing the evening as a convergence point for thought leadership and collaboration across the Web3 space.

Immersive Web3 Engagements Connect Community and Culture

The event was not only a forum for thought leadership but also an immersive experience for attendees. Highlights included:

  • A Forbes cover-themed photo booth featuring Justin Sun.
  • Trivia quizzes, blind box giveaways, and exclusive challenges.
  • A tremendous prize pool including crypto rewards, VIP black cards, and exclusive merch.

These engaging touchpoints brought Web3 technology and culture closer to users, reinforcing HTX DAO’s mission of building a user-first ecosystem.

From Hong Kong to the World: A New Era of Decentralized Finance

By leveraging Hong Kong’s global financial reach and Web3-friendly environment, HTX DAO is setting new standards for community-driven platforms. Backed by HTX infrastructure and the TRON ecosystem, HTX DAO aims to build a decentralized, transparent, and inclusive financial Freeport for the world.

About HTX DAO
As a multi-chain deployed decentralized autonomous organization (DAO), HTX DAO demonstrates an innovative governance approach. It pioneers a blended CeFi/DeFi paradigm, including listing and community governance, through its focus on building an exchange DAO and a free financial hub ecosystem. Unlike traditional corporate structures, it adopts a decentralized governance structure composed of a diversified group, jointly committed to the success of this organization. This unique ecosystem advocates openness and encourages all DAO participants to propose ideas that can promote the development of HTX DAO.

Website: www.htxdao.co

Robotic Last-Mile Delivery Set to Transform Urban Logistics and Reach US$1.74 Billion in Revenues by 2032

As last-mile delivery costs continue to ramp up, AMRs being cost efficient has enabled continued adoption, especially in high population density urban areas and structured environments

NEW YORK, April 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — According to new research from global technology intelligence firm ABI Research, worldwide robotic last-mile delivery revenues are forecasted to grow from US$260 million in 2025 to over US$1.74 billion by 2032. In addition, the total number of robotic deliveries deployed is expected to reach 25,000 by 2032 nearly. Robotic deliveries consist of Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs), and their growth is fostering partnerships and investments across the ecosystem. This could address future staffing complexities and growing last-mile delivery costs in urban areas.

High last-mile delivery costs, combined with carriers’ focus on delivery speed, are driving adoption in different regions worldwide. “North America has seen an enormous increase in the number of robotics providers such as Nurov, Cruise, and Starship Technologies, which are driving deployments in the last-mile delivery space. With AMR technology advancing, an increasing number of use cases are being realized in urban zones and structured areas such as malls and universities,” explains Adhish Luitel, Principal Analyst, Supply Chain Management & Logistics at ABI Research.

The online grocery market has also grown substantially, leading to an increase in grocery-based last-mile deliveries focusing on AMRs. The recent partnership between Starship Technologies and Bolt Food in Europe is a good example. The blend of Starship’s cutting-edge robotic technologies and Bolt’s expansion in the market can set the scene for urban last-mile deliveries across Europe. E-commerce penetration in the grocery sector is set to reach 15% by 2026, up from 8.8% in 2020. Globally, e-commerce sales will grow to US$8.1 trillion in 2026.

“AMRs also have the lowest cost-per-delivery and much lower carbon emissions, which has led to continued adoption. They have the lowest cost-per-delivery of any mobility. As deployments ramp up from university to suburbs and city streets, enterprises will be able to judge not only their operational efficiency but also the response from the larger communities and stakeholders as they adjust to sharing their sidewalks, streets, and crosswalks with these efficient machines,” Luitel concludes.

These findings are from ABI Research’s Last-Mile Delivery Solutions market data report. This report is part of the company’s Supply Chain Management and Logistics research service, which includes research, data, and ABI Insights.

About ABI Research

ABI Research is a global technology intelligence firm uniquely positioned at the intersection of technology solution providers and end-market companies. We serve as the bridge that seamlessly connects these two segments by providing exclusive research and expert guidance to drive successful technology implementations and deliver strategies proven to attract and retain customers.

ABI Research是一家全球性的技术情报公司,拥有得天独厚的优势,充当终端市场公司和技术解决方案提供商之间的桥梁,通过提供独家研究和专业性指导,推动成功的技术实施和提供经证明可吸引和留住客户的战略,无缝连接这两大主体。

For more information about ABI Research’s services, contact us at +1.516.624.2500 in the Americas, +44.203.326.0140 in Europe, +65.6592.0290 in Asia-Pacific, or visit www.abiresearch.com.

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XGRIDS Unveils LCC: Pioneering SLAM-Based Gaussian Splatting Software for Rapid, Photorealistic 3D Environment Creation

HONG KONG, April 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — XGRIDS LIMITED has officially launched the commercial release of brand new Lixel CyberColor Solution (LCC), following extensive beta testing with industry partners. This enterprise-grade solution combines 3D Gaussian Splatting with multi-SLAM technology to transform spatial data capture, processing, and utilization across multiple industries.

LCC enables organizations to create measurable, interactive, and photorealistic 3D models and digital twins by integrating LiDAR and visual data from Lixel series scanners. These digital environments provide actionable spatial intelligence for improved decision-making and visualization.

“With LCC Studio, we’re democratizing access to advanced spatial computing tools that were previously available only to specialized technical teams,” said Kaiyong Zhao, CEO of XGRIDS.

The platform offers tailored solutions for eight key verticals:

  • Architecture & Construction: Detailed as-built documentation with precise measurement capabilities
  • Real Estate: Immersive virtual property tours with interactive notes and seamless space transitions
  • Industrial Digitization: Comprehensive digital twins for operational efficiency
  • Facility Inspection: Detailed documentation for maintenance planning and compliance
  • Robotics & Embodied AI: Spatial intelligence for navigation and environment recognition
  • Cultural Heritage: High-fidelity preservation and virtual access to historical sites
  • Entertainment & Gaming: Realistic environmental assets for production
  • Education: Immersive learning environments with spatial context

Key Technical Advancements:

  • Rapid Processing: Converts 10 minutes of scanning into detailed 3D models in approximately 100 minutes.
  • Efficient Storage: File sizes up to 88% smaller than traditional methods.
  • Enhanced Accuracy: Advanced measurement tools provide precise spatial data.
  • Map Fusion: Seamless integration of aerial and ground scans into cohesive models.
  • Easy Publishing: Cloud-based management with custom URLs and controlled access.

LCC is available in two tiers:

  • Basic Version with core functionality
  • Premium Version with advanced pro features

“Our pricing structure enables both small studios and large enterprises to leverage this technology for competitive advantage,” explained Sunny Liao, Director of Global Sales at XGRIDS.

All versions are available immediately through XGRIDS’ global distribution network.
For inquiries: enterprise@xgrids.com 

About XGRIDS

XGRIDS is a global leader in SLAM-based 3D scanning and 3D Gaussian Splatting technology, providing solutions for virtual production, architecture, engineering, construction, gaming, and digital twins. The company’s Lixel series scanners and LCC 3D reconstruction technology deliver high-accuracy, measurable 3D models that transform workflows across industries.

Leidos and Moveworks Bring Agentic AI Capabilities to Government Agencies

RESTON, Va., April 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Leidos (NYSE:LDOS), a leading information technology partner for governments worldwide, and Moveworks, the leading agentic artificial intelligence (AI) assistant for enterprises, are collaborating to increase the efficiency of government workers in the U.S., U.K., and Australia.

Agentic AI helps people do their work better and faster as a digital personal assistant that knows how to make decisions and automate daily work processes. As commercial organizations are embracing it, the Leidos-Moveworks partnership will allow government agencies to adopt the technology with assured security and compliance.

“For decades, Leidos has been at the forefront of helping government agencies achieve their mission objectives with speed and precision,” said Steve Hull, president of digital modernization at Leidos. “Our expertise in AI and cybersecurity provides a solid foundation for introducing this transformative technology to the government sector. We’re excited to bring these capabilities to government agencies where rapid, intelligent solutions will bring great benefits.”

Government employees using agentic AI for administrative tasks such as managing computers and mobile phones, navigating databases and drafting emails will have more time to focus on their agencies’ core missions.  

“Collaborating with Leidos allows us to elevate the standard of government employee support,” said Bhavin Shah, CEO and co-founder of Moveworks. “Our focus is on developing AI solutions that enhance the efficiency and quality of operations within government agencies.”

Leidos helped Moveworks achieve U.S. government security certification ready status to work with federal agencies. That ensures Moveworks is equipped to support government agencies with secure and compliant AI solutions.

Learn more about the Leidos and Moveworks partnership.

Learn more about Moveworks’ Government solutions.

About Leidos

Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 48,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.leidos.com.

About Moveworks

Moveworks is the leading agentic AI assistant, helping businesses transform with a single place that empowers the entire workforce. Moveworks enables organizations to boost productivity by streamlining how employees across the company find answers and automate tasks. Currently 350+ large enterprises and over 5 million+ employees rely on Moveworks — including 10% of the Fortune 500. Customers include Hearst, Instacart, Palo Alto Networks, Siemens, Toyota, and Unilever. Moveworks surpassed $100M ARR in September of 2024 and has raised $315 million in funding at a $2.1 billion valuation from investors such as Alkeon, Bain, Iconiq, Kleiner Perkins, Lightspeed, Sapphire, and Tiger Global. The company is based in Mountain View, CA and has offices in Austin, Bangalore, New York, San Francisco, and Toronto. For more information, follow Moveworks on LinkedIn or visit Moveworks.com.

Certain statements in this announcement constitute “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the rules and regulations of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). These statements are based on management’s current beliefs and expectations and are subject to significant risks and uncertainties. These statements are not guarantees of future results or occurrences. A number of factors could cause our actual results, performance, achievements, or industry results to be different from the results, performance, or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. These factors include, but are not limited to, the “Risk Factors” set forth in Leidos’ Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025, and other such filings that Leidos makes with the SEC from time to time. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date hereof. Leidos does not undertake to update forward-looking statements to reflect the impact of circumstances or events that arise after the date the forward-looking statements were made.  

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Infoblox and Google Cloud Announce Partnership to Deliver Cloud-Native Networking and Security Solutions, Reducing Complexity for Enterprise Customers

  • Companies join forces to help drive innovation in both networking and security—simplifying operations while delivering more visibility, control and protection.
  • Infoblox Universal DDI™, the only network services solution providing best-of-breed DNS, DHCP and IPAM services, now integrates with Google’s Cloud WAN, to help ensure maximum performance, simplicity and resiliency.
  • Google Cloud’s new DNS Armor, powered by Infoblox, natively provides robust and preemptive detection of malicious activity for Google Cloud workloads.

SANTA CLARA, Calif., April 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Infoblox, a leader in cloud networking and security services, today announced it is collaborating with Google Cloud to simplify enterprise networking and security while helping organizations accelerate their cloud transformation journeys. Infoblox and Google Cloud are offering two new solutions to help enterprises address challenges in hybrid, multi-cloud networking and cybersecurity:

Infoblox Universal DDI™ for Google’s Cloud WAN is a fully integrated solution that combines the world-class, global Google Cloud Cross-Cloud Network infrastructure with Infoblox’s industry-leading DNS and DHCP capabilities to transform enterprise networking.

Google Cloud DNS Armor, powered by Infoblox, is a next-generation, native Protective DNS solution that provides robust and preemptive detection of malicious activity for Google Cloud workloads.

“The partnership with Google Cloud represents a strategic milestone in our commitment to innovation and mission to enhance cloud networking and security,” said Scott Harrell, president and CEO, Infoblox. “It’s a testament to the critical role that Protective DNS and DDI services play in managing and securing today’s hybrid multi-cloud environments. Infoblox and Google Cloud are providing enterprises with tightly integrated, cloud-first solutions that enable secure connectivity while also reducing operational overhead. Together, our technologies are used to manage critical workloads at nearly every Fortune 100 company.”

“At Google Cloud, we are committed to building a cloud infrastructure with global scale that helps simplify operations for our customers,” said Muninder Singh Sambi, VP/GM, Networking, Google Cloud. “Enabling a resilient and secure network is a critical component of that vision—bridging networking and security to help ensure seamless connectivity and performance. Infoblox has long been a leader in DDI and Protective DNS innovation, making them the ideal partner to help us deliver enterprise-grade network services in the cloud. By integrating Infoblox’s technology into Google Cloud, we’re making it easier for organizations to modernize, connect and scale their global operations with confidence.”

As businesses today face growing challenges to simplify operations, strengthen security and stay agile, they require a more streamlined, integrated approach to networking and security.

“The partnership between Infoblox and Google Cloud marks a major leap forward in enterprise networking and security,” said Alfredo Rodriguez, vice president, cloud platform infrastructure, Sabre Corporation. “By uniting their expertise, they are delivering scalable, intelligent solutions that simplify branch operations, fortify defenses and enable agile, efficient cloud connectivity.”

  • Infoblox Universal DDI for Google’s Cloud WAN

    The Infoblox Universal DDI integration with Google’s Cloud WAN allows organizations to quickly deploy Universal DDI’s NIOS-X as a Service with ease. Infoblox Universal DDI for Google’s Cloud WAN provides infrastructure-free DNS and DHCP services, anywhere in the world, tightly integrated with the Google Cloud Cross-Cloud Network. The combination provides enterprises modernizing their infrastructure with enhanced performance, resiliency and scale across the globe.

    These integrated services greatly simplify infrastructure deployment and management, reducing total cost of ownership while helping to ensure the efficient delivery of applications, workloads and services to branches, data centers and users worldwide. This fully integrated, centrally managed solution unifies enterprise backbones, SD-WANs and enterprise-grade critical network services. And, when combined with Infoblox security offerings, Infoblox Universal DDI can be used as a single interception point to deploy consistent security policies across an entire hybrid cloud infrastructure.

    Infoblox Universal DDI for Google’s Cloud WAN is available in the Google Cloud Marketplace.

  • DNS Armor, powered by Infoblox

    DNS Armor from Google Cloud leverages Infoblox’s deep expertise in protective DNS and DNS-centric threat intelligence to secure cloud workloads, delivering simplified, scalable threat detection. The solution provides enhanced and preemptive security designed to integrate seamlessly without increasing operational complexity. It allows customers to inspect DNS communications for malicious activity, such as ransomware, command and control, data exfiltration, Zero Day DNS threats, domain generation algorithms and more.

    Infoblox’s technology powers the DNS Armor service, and customers can activate and configure DNS threat detection directly on the Google Cloud console. Administrators can monitor DNS queries and access real-time DNS threat logs that enable early threat detection and a proactive security posture. DNS Armor can detect attacks 63 days before other solutions. The solution is easy for any Google Cloud customer to activate within the Google Cloud console.

“As cyber threats grow more sophisticated, the collaboration between Infoblox and Google Cloud delivers a game-changing approach to network security,” said Bob Walker, senior domain network engineer, Lloyds Banking Group. “Google Cloud’s DNS Armor, powered by Infoblox, harnesses the best of both technologies—cutting-edge DNS threat intelligence and scalable cloud architecture—to provide enterprises with robust protection against emerging threats.”

“Infoblox powers Google Cloud’s DNS Armor with intelligence beyond just a DNS block list—tracking activity of potential adversaries to uncover and flag every corner of their malicious network,” said Chris Kissel, research vice president, security and trust, IDC. “The first challenge to cybersecurity is it’s typically reactive, and DNS Armor, powered by Infoblox, provides a preemptive solution to securing cloud workloads that doesn’t add additional complexity or compute.”

For more information on Infoblox and Google Cloud’s partnership, check out the Infoblox Universal DDI for Google’s Cloud WAN launch blog and the Google Cloud DNS Armor, powered by Infoblox launch blog.

About Infoblox
Infoblox unites networking, security and cloud to form a platform for operations that’s as resilient as it is agile. Trusted by 13,000+ customers, including 92 of the Fortune 100, we seamlessly integrate, secure and automate critical network services so businesses can move fast without compromise. Visit infoblox.com, or follow us on LinkedIn.

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