Thursday, March 6, 2025

XSOLLA CLOUD GAMING EXPANDS DEVELOPER ACCESS TO NEW USERS WITH GLOBAL REACH


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Expanding Player Reach With Cloud-Enabled Demos And Seamless Gaming Experience Across PC And Mobile Platforms


LOS ANGELES, March 7 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- Xsolla, a leading global video game commerce company, announces updates to Xsolla Cloud Gaming solution. Powered by the new Amazon GameLift Streams on AWS, this solution allows developers to deliver high-quality PC and mobile gaming experiences to players remotely from the cloud in a browser, using a pay-as-you-go monetization model and cloud vendors’ aggregation. The global cloud gaming market, valued at $6.91 billion in 2024, is projected to grow to $22.01 billion by 2028 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 33.59%. Xsolla Cloud Gaming is poised to capitalize on this growth, offering developers solutions that enhance accessibility, improve user acquisition, and expand regional reach, leveraging the latest cloud technology and global partnerships.

This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250306402174/en/ 

Unlike traditional cloud gaming platforms, Xsolla Cloud Gaming delivers innovative features designed to meet the evolving needs of developers and players. These updates empower developers to overcome hardware constraints, improve global reach, and create scalable revenue opportunities while enhancing the player experience.

Key updates to Xsolla Cloud Gaming include:
  • Play Before You Buy: Gamers can instantly access time-limited demos and/or full games through cloud technology before purchasing. This feature allows publishers to demo their games, sell game keys directly through the cloud streams, and/or continue playing on the cloud, contributing to user acquisition and revenue growth.
  • Seamless Compatibility Across Platforms: Dedicated compatibility with mobile browsers, including a virtual gamepad overlay, quickly bringing the PC gaming experience to mobile devices.
  • Streamlined Global Launch Processes: Developers can launch games across all territories in just a few hours by selecting the desired region and machine type. The platform handles the rest with optimized architecture and advanced vendor routing to connect players to the most suitable cloud vendors for their needs.
  • Global Partnerships: Xsolla Cloud Gaming is now supported by industry leaders, including AWS and Tencent Cloud. With their close partnership and deep integration, we can rapidly troubleshoot and implement new features to enhance the player experience. In addition, we have partnered with Aethir to offer up to $1 million in cloud credits to qualified partners.
Through Xsolla’s cloud gaming developer interface, Publisher Account, developers can further promote their games with rewards such as welcome bonuses for new registrations, free trial play for guest users, 15-minute “Play Before You Buy” trials, and referral bonuses for players. These engagement options create a rewarding and accessible experience for players worldwide.

“Xsolla Cloud Gaming redefines how developers bring their games to players,” said Chris Hewish, Chief Strategy Officer at Xsolla. “Our new features further address key industry challenges, such as hardware limitations, player acquisition, and retention, while providing developers with scalable revenue opportunities with no development effort.”

Developers worldwide are already adopting the Xsolla Cloud Gaming updates.

The Xsolla Cloud Gaming updates are now available for developers and publishers worldwide.

For more information about Xsolla Cloud Gaming, visit: https://xsolla.pro/rws25cloudg

About Xsolla

Xsolla is a leading global video game commerce company with a robust and powerful set of tools and services designed specifically for the industry. Since its founding in 2005, Xsolla has helped thousands of game developers and publishers of all sizes fund, market, launch, and monetize their games globally and across multiple platforms. As an innovative leader in game commerce, Xsolla’s mission is to solve the inherent complexities of global distribution, marketing, and monetization to help our partners reach more geographies, generate more revenue, and create relationships with gamers worldwide. Headquartered and incorporated in Los Angeles, California, with offices in London, Berlin, Seoul, Beijing, Kuala Lumpur, Raleigh, Tokyo, Montreal, and cities around the world. For more information, visit xsolla.com | x.la/cloud-gaming

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Contact

Media Contact
Derrick Stembridge
Vice President of Global Public Relations, Xsolla
d.stembridge@xsolla.com

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Wednesday, March 5, 2025

MAVENIR PARTNERS E& UAE TO DEPLOY CONVERGED 5G PACKET CORE



KUALA LUMPUR, March 6 (Bernama) -- Mavenir, the cloud-native network infrastructure provider, and e& UAE have announced collaboration to advance e& UAE’s future of cloud-native converged packet core networks across 4G, 5G (NSA and SA).

Announced at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, the collaboration marks a significant milestone in the journey towards next-generation connectivity and digital transformation.

“This collaboration underscores our commitment to driving innovation and delivering cutting-edge solutions that empower our customers. The advanced features and technologies integrated into this network will unlock new possibilities and set the foundation for future 6G capabilities,” said Mavenir President and Chief Executive Officer, Pardeep Kohli.

Meanwhile, e& UAE Senior Vice President of core networks and platforms, Khaled Al Suwaidi said the collaboration with Mavenir marked a significant step forward in the company’s mission to provide world-class connectivity and digital services to its customers.

Mavenir in a statement said this long-term partnership leveraged cutting-edge technologies and advanced features, including artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled 5G services, automation, and orchestration.

This robust infrastructure is designed to support a wide range of future use cases, from enhanced mobile broadband and ultra-reliable low-latency communications to massive machine-type communications.

With Mavenir and e& UAE coming together, it sets the stage for innovative use cases, including smart cities, autonomous vehicles, industrial Internet of Things (IoT), and immersive augmented reality/virtual reality (AR/VR) experiences using the latest AI technology.

The converged packet core environment ensures seamless transition and readiness for 6G capabilities, paving the way for future advancements in connectivity supporting the expanding business needs of e& UAE.

-- BERNAMA

Tuesday, March 4, 2025

JUSTIN P. CROTTY TO SUCCEED BOB ROMEO AS ANAQUA CEO EFFECTIVE APRIL



KUALA LUMPUR, March 5 (Bernama) -- Anaqua, an innovation and intellectual property (IP) management technology solutions and services provider, has announced that Bob Romeo will retire on April 1, after a decade at the helm, and Justin P. Crotty will succeed him as Chief Executive Officer (CEO).

According to Anaqua in a statement, Romeo will continue to support the company’s growth as an investor and Board member.

Romeo, reflecting on his decade-long tenure, expressed pride in Anaqua’s achievements and confidence in Crotty’s ability to lead the company into its next chapter. He praised Crotty's profound knowledge of the business and his exceptional leadership skills.

Meanwhile, Crotty expressed his enthusiasm for the role, saying it was an honour to lead Anaqua with the support of its talented team, employees, and clients.

He acknowledged Romeo’s outstanding leadership and looked forward to driving Anaqua’s next phase of growth with Nordic Capital’s backing, focusing on enhancing technology solutions, expanding globally, and ensuring operational excellence.

Crotty, currently the company’s Chief Operating Officer, joined Anaqua in 2016 as Chief Financial Officer. He has overseen critical functions such as hosting and commercial operations and led and successfully integrated 10 acquisitions to deliver on Anaqua’s value proposition as an integrated platform for its clients.

In addition to operating responsibilities, Crotty will continue to serve on the board under the new ownership of Nordic Capital and continue engaging with clients in his executive sponsor capacity. He serves as a Board member of Copyright Clearance Center, the largest global collective rights organisation.

-- BERNAMA

Sunday, March 2, 2025

XPENG SETS NEW BENCHMARK IN INDONESIA, BECOMING THE MOST INTELLIGENT EV BRAND IN THE MARKET

 


  • XPENG officially enters the Indonesian market, marking a significant milestone in its global expansion, supported by Erajaya Active Lifestyle (ERAL).
  • XPENG will initiate its localized production strategy starting with Indonesia, focusing on the X9 and G6 models in the second half of 2025.
  • XPENG and ERAL will establish a strong alliance, leveraging their combined strengths in smart technology, consumer electronics, and premium lifestyle to deliver an innovative model of "globalized technology with localized experience."

JAKARTA, Indonesia, March 3 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- XPENG, a leading Chinese high-tech automotive company, proudly announces its official entry into the Indonesian market. This strategic collaboration aims to introduce XPENG's cutting-edge electric vehicle technology to Indonesian consumers, leveraging ERAL's established market presence and retail expertise to ensure a seamless ownership experience. 

A Media Snippet accompanying this announcement is available by clicking on this link.

Initiating XPENG's Localized Production Strategy

XPENG plans to begin local production in Indonesia, focusing initially on the G6 and X9 models, designed specifically for the right-hand drive market. This strategy demonstrates a shift towards a more integrated, localized approach. By localizing production and integrating supply chains, XPENG aims to create a community of shared interests in global markets through technology, production capacity, and ecosystem partnerships. This will enable the company to provide more efficient, customized solutions to Indonesian consumers as well as other key markets.

The Next Growth Engine Markets for XPENG

As Southeast Asia's largest new car market at the million-unit level and a high-potential market, XPENG aims to build Indonesia and other markets in the APAC region into its next growth engine, propelling its global success.

At the launch event, XPENG unveiled its 2025 product lineup for Indonesia, featuring the X9 and G6. Both models exemplify XPENG's commitment to AI-driven innovation, intelligent mobility, and high-performance driving, offering a smarter, more connected, and convenient experience for users.

Globalized Technology and Localized Experience

XPENG is not only democratizing technology globally but also democratizing user experiences worldwide. To create a unique user experience in the Indonesian market, XPENG is forging a deep partnership with the Erajaya Group, leveraging both parties' strengths in smart technology, consumer electronics, and premium lifestyle brands.

"XPENG seeks partners who share the same vision and dreams. Erajaya Active Lifestyle is such a 'new-force' in Indonesia and a perfect fit for XPENG locally," said Brian Gu at the event.

As a leading player in Indonesia's high-end technology and consumer electronics sector, Erajaya represents top global brands, including DJI drones and premium lifestyle products. Under Erajaya's leadership, DJI has already built a strong technological reputation and market presence in Indonesia. Building on this advantage, XPENG and Erajaya will work together to drive market education for advanced smart EVs and enhance the user experience.

"Erajaya Active Lifestyle is proud to be at the forefront of XPENG's journey in Indonesia. Our deep understanding of the local market and commitment to innovation-driven brands position us uniquely to support XPENG's growth," said Djohan Sutanto, CEO of Erajaya Active Lifestyle. "Together, we are introducing a new era of smart, sustainable mobility in Indonesia, with an emphasis on customer experience and service excellence."

With this launch, XPENG and ERAL are set to redefine Indonesia's EV landscape, delivering a smarter, more connected, and more sustainable mobility experience for consumers.

About XPENG

Founded in 2014, XPENG is a leading Chinese born AI-driven mobility company that designs, develops, manufactures, and markets Smart EVs, catering to a growing base of tech-savvy consumers. With the rapid advancement of AI, XPENG aspires to become a global leader in AI mobility, with a mission to drive the Smart EV revolution through cutting-edge technology, shaping the future of mobility. To enhance the customer experience, XPENG develops its full-stack advanced driver-assistance system (ADAS) technology and intelligent in-car operating system in-house, along with core vehicle systems such as the powertrain and electrical/electronic architecture (EEA). Headquartered in Guangzhou, China, XPENG also operates key offices in Beijing, Shanghai, Silicon Valley, and Amsterdam. Its Smart EVs are primarily manufactured at its facilities in Zhaoqing and Guangzhou, Guangdong province.

XPENG is listed at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: XPEV) and Hong Kong Exchange (HKEX: 9868).

For more information, please visit https://www.xpeng.com/.

About Erajaya Active Lifestyle:

PT Sinar Eka Selaras Tbk (ticker code: ERAL) or Erajaya Active Lifestyle is a company focus to sales, distribution, and retail network operator of active lifestyle. This also includes Internet of Things (IoT) and its ecosystem, lifestyle gadget, smart home and active fashion. Recently, ERAL has been trusted to represent global brand representative of Apple, DJI, Garmin, IT (Immersive Tech), Lamina, Loops, Marshall, Nothing, OPPO, Samsung, SHOKZ dan many more. Until the end of September 2024, ERAL operates 145 retail outlets under Urban Republic, Garmin Brand Stores, DJI Experiences Store, JD Sports, ASICS and more. Since 8 August 2023, ERAL officially listed at Indonesia stock exchange. For more information about Erajaya Active Lifestyle, please visit https://www.ses.id.

For more information, please contact:

Marsha Karindra

Corporate Communications Erajaya Group

Email: marsha.karindra@erajaya.com; talktous@erajaya.com

XPENG PR Department

Email: pr@xiaopeng.com 


SOURCE : Xmotors Limited

Friday, February 21, 2025

AXI SELECT CELEBRATES TOP MILESTONE: TRADER SECURES $1,000,000 IN CAPITAL FUNDING

SYDNEY, Feb 21 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Axi, a leading global provider of online trading services, has proudly announced that trader Francisco Quesada Godines has reached the top milestone in its innovative capital allocation program, Axi Select, securing $1million in capital funding. This incredible achievement is a testament to the broker’s commitment to provide its Axi Select traders with a real opportunity to maximise their trading potential.

According to Greg Rubin, Head of Axi Select, “Francisco, has demonstrated exceptional talent and commitment to the program. This milestone extends far beyond receiving $1million in funding. It not only highlights what traders can achieve when they trade consistently and can seize market opportunities to their advantage, but it also underscores the power of an all-inclusive, trader-centric program designed to unlock traders’ full potential.

We are incredibly excited for this milestone–a testament to the hard work and dedication of our traders” said Rajesh Yohannan, CEO of Axi, as he shares his pride in their unique program. “When we launched Axi Select in 2023, our aim was clear: we wanted to change the narrative by creating a model that meets traders’ demands; when traders are free from upfront costs, restrictive trading conditions, and other barriers, they can focus exclusively on sharpening their trading performance. Indeed, our experience over the past year has demonstrated that, when a program is geared towards harnessing traders’ full potential, they can achieve remarkable results.

Axi Select offers ambitious traders a pathway to access capital funding up to $1,000,000 USD and earn up to 90% of their profits, as well as the advantage to join the program with zero registration or monthly fees*. Moreover, Axi Select uses a Standard or a Pro live account, unrestrictive trading conditions, and a suite of tools to nurture traders’ success and growth.

*Standard trading fees apply.

The Axi Select program is only available to clients of AxiTrader Limited. CFDs carry a high risk of investment loss. In our dealings with you, we will act as a principal counterparty to all of your positions. This content is not available to AU, NZ, EU and UK residents. For more information, refer to our Terms of Service.

For more information contact : mediaenquiries@axi.com

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SOURCE: AxiTrader Limited

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Thursday, February 20, 2025

MENLO SECURITY ACQUIRES VOTIRO TO ENHANCE DATA SECURITY FOR ENTERPRISES



KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 20 (Bernama) -- Menlo Security, the industry leader of secure enterprise browsers, has announced its acquisition of Votiro, a data and file security platform that specialises in advanced Content Disarm & Reconstruction (CDR) and data loss prevention.

According to a statement, Menlo Security and Votiro will enable enterprises to quickly and easily implement data security best practices without slowing employee and business productivity.

“Acquiring Votiro expands the capabilities of our product offerings and delivers a workspace security solution unlike anything else on the market.

“This solidifies our market leadership and empowers enterprises to secure their data across every business-critical workflow, all while enabling them to move at the speed of modern work,” said Menlo Security co-founder and chief executive officer (CEO), Amir Ben-Efraim.

Meanwhile, Votiro CEO, Ravi Srinivasan said Menlo Security's proven success and global presence would enhance Votiro’s approach to securing data in the modern workplace and looks forward to a smooth transition benefitting all stakeholders.

By expanding the Menlo Security browser security solution suite with the Votiro data and file security platform, Menlo Security provides a comprehensive workspace security solution that secures the modern worker, wherever they are, and adapts to how they work.

The expanded Menlo Security solution delivers Zero Trust Access to allow users to securely access their applications while preventing data leakage and securing file movement, promising high security efficacy without disrupting user experience or productivity.

Votiro and Menlo Security share the same philosophy of delivering strong security solutions that are designed from the ground up to be easy to configure, deploy, and manage. Together with Menlo Security HEATShield artificial intelligence (AI), the Votiro Data Detection & Response (DDR) solution brings administrator simplicity to data loss prevention and data masking.

This acquisition follows Menlo Security’s achievement of reaching US$100 million in annual recurring revenue (ARR), significantly broadening the company’s market and boosting its revenue potential. (US$1=RM4.44)

-- BERNAMA

Monday, February 17, 2025

NIPPON EXPRESS HOLDINGS COMPLETES SIMON HEGELE GROUP ACQUISITION



KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 18 (Bernama) -- Nippon Express Holdings Inc has completed the acquisition of SH HoldCo GmbH, the parent company of Germany-based Simon Hegele Group, effective Feb 3.

The agreement, finalised on Sept 30, 2024, positions Nippon Express to strengthen its presence in the healthcare logistics sector, according to a statement.

Headquartered in Karlsruhe, Germany, Simon Hegele is a contract logistics provider established in 1920, specialising in logistics services for the healthcare industry across Europe, the United States (US), South America, Asia, and Australia.

The company offers warehousing, distribution, installation at delivery destinations, and other value-added services for medical equipment. It has established a strong customer base by offering tailored logistics solutions for healthcare, industrial, and retail clients.

Nippon Express (NX) Group has identified healthcare logistics as a key growth sector under its "NX Group Business Plan 2028 Dynamic Growth 2.0 - Accelerating Sustainable Growth".

The acquisition provides NX Group with a scalable platform to deliver end-to-end logistics services, enhancing its capabilities and expanding its global network.

Moving forward, NX Group aims to integrate Simon Hegele’s specialised logistics capabilities with its own global network and international forwarding business, enhancing service offerings and creating synergistic value for customers.

-- BERNAMA