Month: 2025-09

TOKYO, Japan, September 26, 2025 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - NTT DOCOMO, INC. announced today that it has achieved third place globally in the RecSys Challenge 2025, a premier international data science competition held as part of the ACM Conference on Recommender Systems (RecSys)*1.The RecSys Challenge brings together leading researchers and engineers from around the world to tackle real-world business problems using advanced data science and machine learning techniques. A total of 416 teams participated in this year's competition, which ran from March 10 to June 30, 2025. The award ceremony and technical presentations were held during the RecSys Conference 2025 in Prague, Czech Republic, from September 22 to 26. The 2025 challenge focused on addressing the rising costs of developing and maintaining AI models by creating Universal Behavioral Profiles (UBPs)—generalized user purchasing behavior profiles that can be applied across multiple use cases, such as predicting product purchases or customer churn on e-commerce platforms.DOCOMO developed a hybrid solution that combined statistical features derived from user purchase frequency, intervals, and other behavioral patterns with graph-based AI models designed to capture complex relationships between users and products. By integrating these complementary approaches, the company achieved significantly higher predictive accuracy across all six evaluation tasks—three open and three hidden—demonstrating the robustness and versatility of its method.In August 2025, DOCOMO also received two special awards at the KDD CUP 2025*2, another world-leading data mining competition organized by ACM SIGKDD. The theme involved generating correct answers for image-based queries. DOCOMO modified image-generation AI models to incorporate external information sources such as image and text search, thereby preventing incorrect responses and delivering top-tier performance in two of the four assigned tasks.Details of DOCOMO's approaches for both competitions will be published on the DOCOMO Developer Blog*3 around December 2025.With a large team of data scientists and extensive expertise in big data analytics, DOCOMO continues to apply cutting-edge AI research to address a wide range of business challenges, from developing docomo Sense®*4, a customer intelligence engine for advanced ad targeting, to building large-scale cross-service recommendation engines*5, implementing AI-powered recommendations across both online and offline retail experiences*6, and expanding applications in domestic and international digital out-of-home (DOOH) advertising*7,*8. Leveraging its globally recognized strengths in problem design and big data analysis, DOCOMO will further advance innovative AI technologies to enhance personalized customer experiences and deliver new value to society.*1 A data analysis competition held at the RecSys Conference 2025, an international academic conference organized by SIGCHI (Special Interest Group on Computer-Human Interaction), a subcommittee of the ACM (Association for Computing Machinery) focusing on Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) in the field of computer science.*2 A data analysis competition held at the KDD Conference, an international academic conference organized by SIGKDD (Special Interest Group on Knowledge Discovery and Data Mining), a subcommittee of the ACM (Association for Computing Machinery) focusing on data science in the field of computer science.*3 https://nttdocomo-developers.jp/ (Japanese only)*4 https://ssw.web.docomo.ne.jp/marketing/strengths/sense/ (Japanese only)*5 NTT DOCOMO Technical Journal VOL.33 NO.1 (Japanese only)https://www.docomo.ne.jp/corporate/technology/rd/technical_journal/bn/vol33_1/002.html*6 NTT DOCOMO Technical Journal VOL.25 NO.4https://www.docomo.ne.jp/english/corporate/technology/rd/technical_journal/bn/vol25_4/001.html *7 https://corp.liveboard.co.jp/en/*8 Announced on July 29, 2024: DOCOMO, DatVietVAC and DatVietOOH to Form JV, “Vie BOARD,” for Digital Out-Of-Home Business Supported with Location-based Data in Vietnam.https://www.docomo.ne.jp/english/info/media_center/pr/2024/0729_00.htmlAbout NTT DOCOMONTT DOCOMO, Japan's leading mobile operator with over 90 million subscribers, is one of the global leaders in 3G, 4G and 5G mobile network technologies. Under the slogan “Bridging Worlds for Wonder & Happiness,” DOCOMO is actively collaborating with global partners to expand its business scope from mobile services to comprehensive solutions, aiming to deliver unsurpassed value and drive innovation in technology and communications, ultimately to support positive change and advancement in global society. https://www.docomo.ne.jp/english/For more details, please visit: https://www.docomo.ne.jp/english/info/media_center/pr/2025/0926_00.html Copyright 2025 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.jcnnewswire.com

HONG KONG, Sep 26, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – The recent Presidential Proclamation from the White House, instituting a substantial one-time fee of US$100,000 for new H-1B visa holders entering the United States, has created uncertainty for employers and professionals navigating the global talent market. While the policy aims to incentivize domestic hiring, it also accelerates the need for cost-effective and compliant international workforce solutions. Galaxy Payroll Group Limited (Nasdaq: GLXG) ("Galaxy" or the "Company"), a leading global payroll provider in the Asia-Pacific region, is committed to helping companies navigate these changes with its specialized suite of services.Rising Demand for EOR and International Payroll ServicesThe new regulation significantly increases the cost and complexity of relocating international talent to the U.S. In response, multinational corporations, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and startups with limited budgets, are expected to seek alternative deployment models to maintain access to a global talent pool without incurring prohibitive expenses.To circumvent the hefty fee and intricate visa processes, businesses are increasingly likely to adopt remote hiring models, engaging talent directly in their home countries. This shift drives demand for Employer of Record (EOR) and international payroll outsourcing services, which allow companies to legally employ staff abroad without establishing a local entity."This policy has created challenges for employers and workers alike," said Mr. Wai Hong Lao, Chief Executive Officer of the Company. "Our expertise in payroll outsourcing and employment services across Hong Kong, Taiwan, Macau, and Mainland China in the Asia-Pacific region positions us to help companies navigate these changes and ensure full compliance with local regulations."Enhanced Capabilities with Stablecoin SettlementsGalaxy Payroll Group has further enhanced its service offerings by supporting payroll settlements in stablecoins. This innovative payment method provides companies with a more efficient, transparent, and cost-effective solution for managing cross-border payroll, especially for remote employees. By leveraging stablecoins, Galaxy Payroll Group helps companies reduce the risks associated with currency fluctuations and streamline their international payroll processes.Accelerated Adoption of Integrated Payroll TechnologyAs companies build more distributed teams, the need for streamlined, transparent, and efficient cross-border payroll management becomes critical. Galaxy Payroll Group’s focused technological solutions are designed to simplify multi-jurisdiction payroll processing, tax calculations, and compliance reporting within its operational regions. This capability aligns perfectly with the growing need to manage dispersed teams effectively, making integrated payroll technology a necessity rather than a luxury.Broad Market Opportunity for All U.S. EmployersThe new policy presents significant challenges for companies of all sizes, from SMEs to large multinational corporations like Microsoft, which employ a large number of H-1B visa holders. Galaxy Payroll Group’s comprehensive suite of services, including EOR, international payroll outsourcing, and stablecoin settlements, offers scalable and flexible solutions tailored to meet the needs of businesses of all sizes. By leveraging these services, companies can continue to access skilled professionals globally, ensuring they remain competitive in the international talent market."Our services are designed to support companies across the spectrum, from SMEs to large multinational corporations," Mr. Lao noted. "By leveraging our EOR and payroll services, these companies can continue to access skilled professionals globally, ensuring they remain competitive in the international talent market."Galaxy Payroll Group is well-positioned to meet the growing demand for efficient, compliant, and cost-effective international workforce management solutions. With its specialized suite of services, including support for stablecoin settlements, Galaxy Payroll Group provides a comprehensive and flexible solution to help companies navigate the complex global employment landscape. Galaxy Payroll Group remains committed to providing innovative and compliant solutions to support companies in their global talent management strategies.About Galaxy Payroll Group LimitedGalaxy Payroll Group Limited is a leading payroll outsourcing service provider based in Hong Kong. The company specializes in delivering HR and payroll solutions to multinational companies across various industries. With a focus on innovation and client satisfaction, GLXG operates in Hong Kong, Taiwan, Macau, and the PRC, offering payroll outsourcing, employment services, and consultancy to businesses of all sizes. For more information, please visit Galaxy Payroll Group's website: www.galaxyapac.com.Forward-Looking StatementsMatters discussed in this press release may constitute forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements include statements concerning plans, objectives, goals, strategies, future events or performance, and underlying assumptions and other statements, which are other than statements of historical facts. The words "believe," "anticipate," "intends," "estimate," "potential," "may," "should," "expect" "pending" and similar expressions identify forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements in this press release are based upon various assumptions. Although we believe that these assumptions were reasonable when made, because these assumptions are inherently subject to significant uncertainties and contingencies which are difficult or impossible to predict and are beyond our control, we cannot assure you that we will achieve or accomplish these expectations.For enquiry, please contact Intelligent Joy Limited:Karen DengPhone:(852) 3594 6407Email: pr-team@intelligentjoy.com Copyright 2025 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.jcnnewswire.com