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By: Elena Rostova – SeaPRwire – The Dragon Boat Festival survives because it carries something deeper than tradition. Every year people wrap rice dumplings, race dragon boats and hang mugwort outside their homes. Those rituals are familiar. The harder question is what still binds them together. This year’s celebrations across China offer a clear answer. The festival continues to matter because it connects personal memory with national identity in ways that remain visible in everyday life rather than museum displays. The official events tell one side of the story. Dragon boat demonstrations took place in Tongren, Guizhou. Families in Xiuning County, Anhui, gathered to make handmade zongzi. In Zigui County, Hubei, the birthplace of Qu Yuan, visitors continued to fill the Qu Yuan Temple. Many described moving beyond textbook knowledge after experiencing immersive exhibitions that present the poet’s life through modern digital displays. Researchers interviewed in the report argued that the lasting value of the festival lies in self-cultivation, devotion to family, patriotism and the pursuit of truth. The familiar verses from Li Sao and other works still resonate because they speak to integrity, compassion and perseverance rather than nostalgia alone. The deeper significance appears outside official ceremonies. Residents in Zigui describe the Dragon Boat Festival as an occasion even more important than the Spring Festival. Family members return home to make traditional “Qingshui Zongzi,” watch dragon boat races and spend time together. Local artisan Xu Keying explained that the white glutinous rice symbolizes Qu Yuan’s integrity, while the single red date represents his loyal heart. She also noted that more young people have begun learning the craft. The county has restored traditional 32-person wooden dragon boats for this year’s races, held on June 19 and 20, while visitors can register on site to experience rowing themselves. Veteran boat builder Zheng Da, who has worked with dragon boats for more than twenty years, believes the growing interest among younger generations gives traditional craftsmanship renewed purpose. That shift may be the most meaningful development. Cultural heritage rarely survives through preservation alone. It survives when people choose to practice it. China’s Dragon Boat Festival became the country’s first traditional festival to be inscribed on UNESCO’s Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. Recognition matters, but participation matters more. When children learn ancient etiquette, when families gather around a table to wrap zongzi, when young visitors step into a dragon boat instead of watching from the shore, tradition moves from memory into lived experience. The strongest cultural inheritance is the one people are willing to carry into ordinary life. Author bio: Elena Rostova is an international scholar specializing in public administration, cultural policy and heritage governance, with years of research on how traditional culture adapts to contemporary society while preserving its historical identity.

By: TechVanguard – SeaPRwire – For years, supply chain discussions focused on scale. Bigger networks. More suppliers. More warehouses. The latest Gartner Supply Chain Top 25 for 2026 tells a different story. The companies staying ahead are not necessarily the ones with the largest operations. They are the ones making better decisions at greater speed. OMP’s latest announcement highlights this shift after nine of its customers were recognized in Gartner’s newest Supply Chain Top 25 and Masters rankings, suggesting that planning intelligence is becoming a defining competitive advantage rather than a supporting business function. The list of recognized organizations includes AstraZeneca, Danone, Diageo, General Mills, GSK, Johnson & Johnson, L’Oréal, Nestlé, and Procter & Gamble. According to the announcement, Gartner’s 2026 evaluation continues to assess companies based on financial performance, ESG initiatives, and community opinion. This year’s report also emphasizes three characteristics shared by leading organizations: building workforces where people and intelligent systems make decisions together, designing supply chains as continuously adaptive networks instead of fixed structures, and coordinating decisions across increasingly complex global operations. OMP argues that these capabilities depend on planning systems capable of responding before disruptions become costly rather than after problems have already appeared. That perspective also explains why OMP places so much attention on decision velocity instead of simple automation. The company says its customers are moving toward supply chains that operate with greater autonomy while allowing AI to assist with planning decisions across global networks. CEO Paul Vanvuchelen describes this approach as replacing reactive firefighting with proactive foresight. The company’s own industry standing reinforces that narrative. OMP notes it has been recognized as a Leader in the Gartner Magic Quadrant for Supply Chain Planning Solutions for eleven consecutive years, including the 2026 report, where it was positioned highest for both Completeness of Vision and Ability to Execute. While Gartner’s evaluation reflects its independent research opinions rather than product endorsements, consistent recognition over more than a decade suggests sustained execution in a market where long-term credibility is difficult to maintain. For executives watching supply chain technology evolve, the larger lesson extends beyond one software provider. Competitive advantage increasingly comes from shortening the distance between information and action. The organizations appearing at the top of industry rankings are investing in planning capabilities that help them evaluate trade-offs, anticipate disruption, and respond with confidence across global operations. Companies still treating planning as a back-office function may find themselves reacting to events while competitors are already acting on them. Author bio: TechVanguard is a senior international technology magazine columnist who specializes in enterprise AI, digital transformation, and global supply chain strategy, with years of experience analyzing how technology reshapes business competitiveness.

By: James Vance – SeaPRwire – Affiliate marketers have spent years stitching together disconnected platforms. One account manages traffic. Another hosts CPA offers. A third tracks website monetization. Funds move slowly between systems, campaign data lives in separate dashboards, and routine tasks become administrative work instead of marketing work. RollerAds’ latest platform launch is less about adding another product than removing those boundaries. RollerAds has officially launched its new full-cycle advertising platform after several months of open beta testing and product refinement. The platform is now available through a single workspace at my.rollerads.com. According to Pierre Bertin, Head of International Business Development at RollerAds, the objective is to simplify affiliate marketing management by allowing users to work with campaigns, CPA offers, and monetization tools without switching between multiple accounts or services. The platform combines Campaigns, Offers, and Sites into one dashboard while introducing built-in CPA functionality, enhanced campaign editing, domain monetization, domain sales, responsive mobile optimization, and balance transfers between work areas. The most significant change is the integration of the CpaRoll affiliate network directly into the platform. Users now gain access to more than 300 offers across over 20 verticals, including exclusive in-house campaigns. Featured offers, detailed requirements, advanced search filters, and one-click campaign launches shorten the path from selecting an offer to generating traffic. Campaign management also receives practical updates. Reports, tracking tools, creative libraries, rate management, and support for IAB category targeting in Direct Click campaigns now exist inside the same operational environment. Publishers receive broader capabilities as well. They can monetize websites, monetize parked domains through DNS integration, and list domains for sale while maintaining complete control over those assets. This release reflects a broader direction within performance marketing software. Platforms are increasingly competing on workflow efficiency rather than isolated features. Every additional login, manual transfer, or duplicated task creates friction that slows campaign execution. Bringing traffic acquisition, offer discovery, monetization, reporting, and fund management into one operational layer reduces those interruptions. RollerAds states that its network now reaches more than 7 billion daily impressions, includes over 300 offers, serves more than 60,000 advertisers, and works with more than 20,000 direct publishers. Those figures matter because unified software becomes more valuable as network scale increases. A single dashboard is useful. A single dashboard connected to a large marketplace changes how affiliates manage their daily business. Author bio: James Vance, a senior technology columnist covering advertising technology, affiliate marketing infrastructure, and the evolution of performance-driven digital platforms.

Asia’s first portable, full-LED ASB GlassFloor installation expands the possibilities for multi-purpose arena operations in Japan. OKINAWA, Japan – June 19, 2026 – (SeaPRwire) – ASB GlassFloor, a leading innovator in global sports flooring, alongside its subsidiary ASB Arena and Event Services (AES), today announced the installation of ASB GlassFloor at the Okinawa Suntory Arena. This project marks the first time a venue in Japan and Asia has deployed the full-LED glass floor for professional sports competition. Notably, this installation represents ASB GlassFloor’s first-ever portable court system globally, providing the world-class arena and its home team, the Ryukyu Golden Kings, with unprecedented operational flexibility and commercial opportunities for a wide range of sports and entertainment events. A New Level of Venue Flexibility As ASB GlassFloor’s first portable arena installation, the project highlights how modern venues can make better use of their infrastructure. The mobile floor allows operators to adapt the playing surface to a wide variety of event formats, from elite sports competitions to concerts, esports, MICE events, and exhibitions, creating new opportunities for programming, sponsorship, and fan engagement with the click of a button ultimately, helping maximizing the use of the arena throughout the year. New Levels of Fan Engagement and Commercial Opportunity The ASB GlassFloor expands what is possible inside Okinawa Suntory Arena. For fans, it enables a more integrated visual experience by extending content from arena display onto the court. For venues and teams, the full-LED surface enables sponsorship and branding activations on the court, supporting new commercial packages compared to conventional arenas setups. Alongside the installation, Okinawa Suntory Arena will partner with ASB Arena and Event Services (AES) to support the operation and commercial use of the ASB GlassFloor. The agreement covers servicing, maintenance, partnership on commercialization, and content creation. Clear Differentiation in an Increasingly Competitive Market As competition among large-scale arenas continues to increase within Japan and across Asia, Okinawa Suntory Arena is making a long-term investment in its infrastructure. The ASB GlassFloor positions Okinawa Suntory Arena among a group of venues adopting new in-arena presentation technologies and a first mover in its market. The floor will provide arena tenants with a visually adaptive space capable of creating new experiences and attracting new audiences and commercial partnerships. Home of Ryukyu Golden Kings and the B.League Okinawa Suntory Arena is home to the Ryukyu Golden Kings, one of Japan’s most successful professional basketball Clubs and widely regarded as one of the B Leagues flagship franchises. The Ryukyu Golden Kings have established themselves as one of the benchmark organizations in Japanese basketball, combining sporting excellence with an unwavering commitment to their community and fans. The league has continued to develop its in-arena entertainment and commercial approach in recent seasons, and the ASB GlassFloor supports that direction by enabling additional presentation and branding capabilities within the venue. A Milestone for Arena Innovation in Asia The installation reflects the growing demand for technologies that help venues maximize flexibility, create new commercial opportunities, and deliver more engaging experiences for fans. As Asia’s first portable ASB GlassFloor installation, the project demonstrates how digital sports infrastructure can support a broader range of events while giving organizers new ways to transform the live experience. “Japan continues to lead the way in redefining the live sports experience, and the Ryukyu Golden Kings have been at the forefront of that evolution. Together, we share a vision of using innovation to create deeper connections between fans, partners, and the game itself. Through this partnership, we look forward to exploring new ways to enhance the in-arena experience, unlock new commercial opportunities, and further strengthen Okinawa Suntory Arena’s position as one of the most forward-thinking sports and entertainment venues in the world. We believe this collaboration represents more than a partnership between two organizations. It is a shared commitment to shaping the future of basketball and live entertainment in Japan while delivering lasting value to the club, its partners, and its passionate fan base”, says Benedikt von Dohnanyi, CEO at ASB Arena and Event Services. About ASB GlassFloor Germany-based ASB GlassFloor operates in the global sports flooring market. The company develops and manufactures LED glass sports floors for professional and recreational sports. The full-LED video sports floor is certified by FIBA, IHF, and FIVB, combining compliance with official performance standards with full-surface LED display in real time. Permanent installations include, among others, BMW Park Munich and the Telekom Center in Athens. The ASB GlassFloor has also previously been used at NBA and NCAA events as well as during official tournaments of the world basketball federation FIBA. ASB Arena and Event Services AG (AES) is a subsidiary of ASB GlassFloor, specializing in the commercialization and operation of the ASB GlassFloor. The company offers associations, leagues, teams, arenas, and event organizers a flexible rental model and comprehensive end-to-end services, covering everything from planning and installation to the marketing of the playing surface as a media and sponsorship platform. This is complemented by an integrated software ecosystem featuring applications for fan activations as well as training and coaching tools. For more information: www.asbglassfloor.com Social Links X: https://x.com/asbglassfloor YouTbue: https://www.youtube.com/user/ASBGlassFloor Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/asbglassfloor/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/asbglassfloor/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/asbglassfloor Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/asbglassfloor/ Media contact Brand: ASB GlassFloor Contact: media team Email: press@asbglassfloor.com Website: https://asbglassfloor.com

By: Logan Pierce Corporate supplier awards rarely attract much attention outside the companies involved. Most become marketing headlines and disappear within days. Honda’s 2026 Outstanding Value Supplier Award tells a different story. It points to a quiet shift inside large manufacturers. Operational expertise is no longer viewed as overhead. It is becoming a competitive asset that directly affects cost, speed and decision quality. The official announcement explains why Acclarity stood out. The accounting, finance, technology and business intelligence consulting firm was one of only six suppliers selected for Honda’s Outstanding Value category during the 2026 Indirect Procurement Supplier Conference in Dublin, Ohio. According to Honda, the recognition is reserved for indirect procurement partners that consistently deliver measurable business results, cost efficiency and strong operational performance across North America. Honda also disclosed that it spent more than $7 billion during 2025 on equipment, materials, products and services sourced from more than 5,600 indirect suppliers supporting its manufacturing and business operations. Within a supplier network of that scale, receiving this award signals sustained performance rather than a single successful project. There is another message beneath the announcement. Manufacturers have spent years improving factories through automation, robotics and digital production systems. Many now see similar opportunities inside finance, compliance and business operations. Acclarity’s capabilities span financial operations, accounting, technology transformation, risk management, compliance and business intelligence. Those services help organizations simplify processes, improve decision-making and identify measurable cost savings. CEO Carlos Damasceno described the company’s professionals as an extension of client teams, combining operational experience with financial expertise and technology-enabled solutions. That reflects a growing preference among large enterprises for advisory partners that contribute directly to execution instead of delivering isolated consulting reports. The supplier landscape is becoming more selective. Large manufacturers are rewarding firms that improve business performance beyond traditional purchasing metrics. Recognition alone will not define future winners. Consistent operational value will. Companies hoping to earn long-term enterprise partnerships should focus less on selling services and more on becoming part of how their customers make critical business decisions. Author bio: Logan Pierce, a veteran investor and business strategist with decades of experience analyzing industrial transformation, corporate procurement strategies and long-term competitive positioning across global markets.

By: Robert Sterling – SeaPRwire – Most people assume the highest risk in commercial roofing begins when crews start installing materials. That assumption misses a critical detail. The danger often starts much earlier, when estimators climb onto rooftops simply to prepare a bid. Estimating Edge has chosen to shine a light on this overlooked stage with a new educational resource, and it addresses a problem the industry has lived with for years rather than introducing another software feature. The facts behind the discussion deserve attention. According to the information released by Estimating Edge, roofing ranked as the third deadliest occupation in the United States, with falls responsible for 82% of industry fatalities in 2023, based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data. The company’s new article, How to Stay Safe When Estimating Roofs, argues that many of these risks begin long before construction crews arrive. Every pre-bid roof inspection carries the same fall hazards and the same OSHA responsibilities under 29 CFR 1926.501 as active roofing work. The practical alternative is aerial measurement technology, which allows pitch, dimensions and total roof surface area to be captured remotely instead of requiring repeated rooftop visits. The business message behind this publication is equally clear. Contractors have spent years investing in better safety equipment for field crews, yet the estimating process has often remained dependent on manual site inspections. Estimating Edge is making the case that digital measurement should become the standard starting point instead of the exception. The company also points to the integration between The EDGE and EagleView, allowing aerial measurement data to flow directly into trade-specific estimates. That reduces duplicate work, shortens bid turnaround times and helps contractors maintain compliance with OSHA requirements during the bidding stage without compromising estimating accuracy. This release is less about software promotion than about changing operational habits. Every unnecessary rooftop visit avoided removes one more opportunity for a preventable accident. Faster estimates are valuable, but lowering exposure before construction even starts may prove to be the larger competitive advantage. Companies that treat estimator safety as part of project planning, rather than as a field-only responsibility, are likely to build stronger operations over time. Author bio: Robert Sterling, a veteran business strategist and industrial investor with decades of experience analyzing construction technology, operational efficiency and long-term market competitiveness.

By: TechVanguard – SeaPRwire – Winning the AI race is no longer just about building better models. It is becoming a contest over geography. Companies increasingly want to be close to semiconductor fabs, hyperscale data centers and engineering talent rather than managing those relationships from a distance. RAEK’s decision to move its headquarters from the Spokane, Washington area to Phoenix reflects that shift more than it reflects a simple change of address. The company’s announcement lays out the strategy in plain terms. RAEK, which describes itself as building the data ownership layer for the AI economy, is relocating its headquarters to the Phoenix metropolitan area as it moves from product development into commercialization. CEO and Co-Founder Cory Crapes said the company needed to be where the AI economy is actively taking shape. According to the announcement, Phoenix has become one of the country’s most significant AI infrastructure corridors, supported by major semiconductor investments, expanding hyperscale data center construction and a growing engineering talent pipeline from Arizona’s universities. The move also aligns RAEK’s three business platforms. RAEK Data targets organizations seeking stronger first-party customer intelligence as third-party cookies decline. RAEK AI focuses on workflows, automation and AI agents powered by owned data. RAEK Edge provides private AI and data infrastructure positioned close to one of the nation’s largest computing and data center corridors. The broader business signal is difficult to ignore. During the first wave of AI adoption, companies competed to launch models and applications. The next stage looks increasingly physical. Access to computing capacity, secure infrastructure, energy resources and specialized engineering talent is becoming a strategic advantage. By placing its headquarters inside one of America’s fastest-growing AI infrastructure regions, RAEK is betting that proximity will accelerate customer engagement, hiring and product deployment. Whether that decision delivers long-term market leadership will depend on execution, but the direction is clear. In the AI economy, companies are beginning to compete for location as aggressively as they compete for technology. Author bio: TechVanguard, a senior columnist for an international technology publication covering artificial intelligence, cloud infrastructure and the commercial strategies shaping the next generation of enterprise technology.

By: Christian Brooks – SeaPRwire – A single wedding venue expansion rarely matters on its own. Birch Wood Vineyards in Derry, New Hampshire, just became part of a much larger operational system. Wedgewood Weddings & Events has folded it into its national network, marking its second venue in the state and another step deeper into New England’s wedding market. The move is less about geography and more about control over a repeatable wedding service model. Wedgewood Weddings & Events announced the launch of Birch Wood Vineyards by Wedgewood Weddings in Derry, New Hampshire. The venue was founded in 2016 and built a reputation around vineyard-inspired design and a one-event-per-day structure. That operating model stays intact under Wedgewood management. CEO Bill Zaruka described the venue as intimate and welcoming. The company plans to keep that character while layering in structured planning support, coordination services, and vendor networks. On the ground, the asset looks like a bundled experience rather than a location. The site includes the Wine Garden outdoor ceremony space shaped like a wine glass, The Fireside indoor ceremony room centered on a fireplace, a Vineyard Room for cocktail hours, and an Estate Room for receptions. Each space maps directly to a phase of the wedding day. This is operational segmentation. Every step is pre-designed for flow, not improvisation. Wedgewood Weddings also outlined targeted upgrades. Guest-facing areas will be refined. Getting-ready spaces will be improved. Operational systems behind the scenes will be strengthened to smooth event-day execution. The in-house culinary team remains in place. That decision keeps continuity for existing clients while plugging the venue into a larger planning infrastructure and national vendor ecosystem. The commercial logic is simple. Wedgewood Weddings operates more than 80 venues across the United States. Its model is built on all-inclusive packages that reduce decision fatigue. Couples get coordination, vendor access, and day-of management under one structure. Birch Wood Vineyards becomes another node in that system, feeding demand from Greater Manchester, Nashua, and broader New England markets. What looks like a romantic setting is also a standardized service pipeline. Vineyard aesthetics on the surface. Process optimization underneath. The wedding industry is shifting toward fewer variables and more controlled experiences. Birch Wood Vineyards now sits inside that shift, not outside it. Author bio: Christian Brooks, a financial and business commentary writer focused on service industry consolidation, consumer experience design, and scalable hospitality models.

LONDON, United Kingdom – June 18, 2026 – (SeaPRwire) – The Buddyhood Publishing has introduced an impact-first model for independent publishing in the UK, placing social purpose at the centre of how it develops, produces, and sells books. Founded in 2025 by Harleen and Andrew Ahluwalia-Cook, The Buddyhood Publishing focuses on children’s books, middle-grade fiction, and young adult titles that address topics such as mental health, emotional resilience, online safety, and social responsibility. The company links each title to causes connected to the themes explored in the book, with a portion of proceeds supporting charitable work in those areas. The publisher said its model is built around the idea that books can serve both readers and communities. Alongside its editorial focus, The Buddyhood Publishing works with UK-based production partners, including printers in Glasgow, as part of its wider focus on keeping value within British supply chains. The company’s early activity has included support for charities, as well as the distribution of books and resources to schools, hospitals, and community initiatives. Its publishing programme is shaped in part by engagement with schools, charities, and young audiences, with the aim of producing books that reflect issues affecting children and young people today. Harleen said: “We have always wanted The Buddyhood Publishing to be about more than selling books. For us, the aim is to create stories that empower, educate, and entertain, while building a model where each title can contribute to a wider social purpose.” The company said this impact-first structure is intended to align commercial activity with charitable giving and socially relevant storytelling. Rather than treating purpose as a separate campaign, The Buddyhood Publishing has made it part of its core business model. The publisher’s catalogue includes books across a range of age groups and formats, with a focus on stories that connect with the lived experiences of young readers. Themes explored in its titles include emotional wellbeing, digital life, and the social pressures affecting children and teenagers. The company said this direction reflects growing interest in books that offer both strong storytelling and meaningful subject matter. Andrew emphasises: “We believe publishing can create value in more than one way. That means telling stories that matter to young people, working with partners who share our values, and making sure the success of a book can support something beyond the book itself.” The Buddyhood Publishing said its UK-based production model is another part of that structure. By working with British suppliers, the company aims to support local businesses and maintain a clear value chain across the production process. The publisher’s work has already received industry recognition. In its first year, The Buddyhood Publishing was shortlisted for the Independent Publishing Awards 2026 in both newcomer and sustainability categories, reflecting early attention on its business model and publishing programme. The company said it sees the impact-first model as part of a broader response to changing expectations among readers, families, educators, and retailers. With growing attention on values, transparency, and relevance, The Buddyhood Publishing is positioning its books as titles that connect storytelling with practical social outcomes. The Buddyhood Publishing said it will continue to expand its publishing programme while maintaining its focus on purpose-led titles, UK production, and charitable links connected to each release. About The Buddyhood PublishingThe Buddyhood Publishing is a UK independent publisher founded in 2025. The company publishes children’s books, middle-grade fiction, and young adult titles with a focus on themes such as mental health, emotional resilience, online safety, and social responsibility. Its impact-first model links each title to charitable causes connected to the themes explored in the story, while its UK-based production model supports domestic supply chain partners. Contact Information Brand: The Buddyhood Publishing Contact: Hannah Copson Email: team@thebuddyhood.com Website: www.thebuddyhood.com

Seoul Fintech Lab ondersteunde de deelname van zeven fintechbedrijven uit Seoul, realiseerde vooruitgang in internationale samenwerkingsgesprekken ter waarde van circa KRW 12 miljard en versterkte zijn wereldwijde netwerk via MOU’s met organisaties zoals de Swiss FinTech Association (SFTA). June 18, 2026 – (AseanFun) – Seoul Fintech Lab (Director: Jinho Kim) ondersteunde van 2 tot en met 4 juni de deelname van zeven fintechbedrijven uit Seoul aan Money20/20 Europe, een van Europa’s grootste fintech-evenementen, gehouden in RAI Amsterdam. Daarnaast breidde Seoul Fintech Lab zijn internationale activiteiten verder uit door een memorandum of understanding (MOU) te ondertekenen met de Swiss FinTech Association (SFTA), een van de belangrijkste fintechorganisaties van Zwitserland. De deelname aan de beurs werd georganiseerd om de internationale uitbreiding van fintechbedrijven uit Seoul te stimuleren en nieuwe investeringsmogelijkheden binnen de wereldwijde fintechsector te creëren. Seoul Fintech Lab ondersteunt jaarlijks de deelname van bedrijven aan belangrijke fintech-evenementen in wereldwijde fintechhubs zoals Singapore en Dubai. Seoul Fintech Lab is het grootste fintech-startup ondersteuningscentrum van Zuid-Korea en werd opgericht door de Seoul Metropolitan Government in Yeouido, het financiële centrum van Seoul. Per juni 2026 zijn in totaal 104 bedrijven gevestigd binnen het centrum. In het eerste kwartaal van 2026 realiseerden deze bedrijven gezamenlijk een binnenlandse en internationale omzet van KRW 68,6 miljard. De zeven deelnemende bedrijven voerden tijdens de beurs één-op-één zakelijke gesprekken met wereldwijde financiële instellingen, investeerders en andere relevante partijen om investeringsmogelijkheden en potentiële zakelijke samenwerkingen te bespreken. Sommige bedrijven boekten vooruitgang in gesprekken over internationale samenwerkingsprojecten met een geschatte waarde van circa KRW 12 miljard. Daarnaast legden zij via actieve netwerken met lokale venturecapitalfondsen en financiële instellingen een belangrijke basis voor toekomstige uitbreiding naar de Europese markt. De deelnemende bedrijven waren KUPA, AM Management, MOIN, Wavebridge, Crosshub, Evertreasure en Seoul Labs. KUPA presenteerde een AI-gestuurde investeringscontent-engine, thematische aandelenportefeuilles en social- en copytrading-oplossingen. AM Management introduceerde API-gebaseerde kwantitatieve strategieën en diensten voor digitale activa, waaronder samenwerkingen met wereldwijde handelsplatformen zoals OKX en Bybit. MOIN demonstreerde realtime internationale betalings- en overboekingsdiensten tegen kosten die meer dan 90 procent lager liggen dan die van traditionele banken. Wavebridge presenteerde infrastructuur voor digitale activa, prime brokerage-diensten en betalings- en afwikkelingsoplossingen. Crosshub toonde AI-gebaseerde authenticatie- en betalingsinfrastructuur voor wereldwijde financiële transacties. Evertreasure introduceerde een cultureel fintechplatform dat kunstenaars verbindt met internationaal kapitaal. Seoul Labs presenteerde zijn eigen blockchain-mainnet, AI-gebaseerde DID-oplossingen en technologie voor de uitgifte en distributie van fiat-gekoppelde tokens. Naast de beurs organiseerde Seoul Fintech Lab op 3 juni tevens een Global Demo Day in Amsterdam om internationale investeringen en netwerkvorming verder te bevorderen. Vertegenwoordigers van wereldwijde accelerators, investeringsmaatschappijen en financiële instellingen namen deel aan het evenement, waar de deelnemende fintechbedrijven hun technologieën en bedrijfsmodellen presenteerden en mogelijkheden voor investeringen en samenwerking bespraken. Tijdens Money20/20 Europe organiseerde Seoul Fintech Lab bovendien één-op-één zakelijke bijeenkomsten tussen internationale fintechorganisaties en vertegenwoordigers van wereldwijde accelerators om lokale zakelijke partnerschappen te versterken. Naast de samenwerking met de Swiss FinTech Association werden ook gesprekken gevoerd over een MOU met Maplewave Payment, waarmee een basis werd gelegd voor toekomstige gezamenlijke projecten en samenwerkingsprogramma’s. “Door onze deelname aan Money20/20 Europe konden fintechbedrijven uit Seoul rechtstreeks in contact komen met Europese investeerders en financiële instellingen en hun mogelijkheden voor internationale groei verkennen,” zei Jinho Kim, Director van Seoul Fintech Lab. “Wij zullen onze samenwerking met toonaangevende fintechorganisaties wereldwijd blijven uitbreiden om de internationale groei van Koreaanse fintechbedrijven actief te ondersteunen.”

Tokyo, Japan - June 16, 2026 - (SEATribune) - Infludeo, the company behind K-POP photocard specialty shop POCA SPOT, has opened a new location in Shibuya, Tokyo. Through a partnership with K Village (headquartered in Shinjuku, Tokyo; CEO: Motonari Kuwahara) — operator of Japan's largest Korean language school network — POCA SPOT by K Village officially launched inside the K Village Shibuya Ekimae (Station-Front) branch on May 15th. Infludeo had previously entered overseas markets by partnering with Hong Kong's mass transit operator MTR, opening POCA SPOT locations at key transit hubs including Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong Station, and West Kowloon High Speed Rail Station. The new Shibuya location marks the company's second overseas market, signaling that Infludeo's global expansion strategy has gained meaningful momentum. POCA SPOT has already established itself as a must-visit destination for K-POP fans at its flagship locations in Hongdae and Myeongdong, Seoul. POCA SPOT is an offline photocard specialty store where fans can purchase K-POP photocards and immerse themselves in collector culture. Because K-POP idol albums include photocards on a randomized basis, these cards have become highly coveted collectibles among fans. The thrill of not knowing which card you'll get, and the anticipation of finally finding that one card you've been chasing, are the core experiences that define POCA SPOT. A standout feature is its Lucky Draw vending machine system, which lets customers pull photocards on the spot — delivering the kind of immediate, in-person excitement that only a physical store can offer. Every photocard sold through POCA SPOT undergoes an in-house authenticity verification process, ensuring that only officially licensed genuine cards reach customers. Backed by proprietary grading expertise, the store provides a trustworthy environment for fans to shop with confidence. POCA SPOT also leverages data from POCAMARKET — Korea's largest photocard trading platform — to curate a selection of cards that reflect what fans are actually seeking and collecting. This Japanese market entry is built on the natural synergy with K Village, a leader in Korean language and culture education. As the number of Japanese learners motivated by K-POP and Korean dramas continues to grow, POCA SPOT has become a new touchpoint where fans can experience Korean culture up close. K Village, for its part, sees this as an opportunity to go beyond language instruction and offer students a way to actively enjoy Korean culture firsthand. Steven Kang, Head of B2B Division at Infludeo, commented: "Our collaboration with Hong Kong MTR showed us just how passionate fans around the world are about POCA SPOT. We'll use the Shibuya launch as a springboard to keep expanding the global K-POP fan experience." Media contact Brand: Infludeo Name: Jiwon Seo Email: hr@infludeo.com Website: https://infludeo.com Phone: +82 10-6675-8374

By: James Vance – SeaPRwire – Universities rarely struggle with a shortage of technology. They struggle with what happens after the technology arrives. Every new classroom, lecture hall, collaboration zone, or hybrid learning space tends to introduce another layer of complexity. Support teams inherit fragmented systems. Faculty members face inconsistent experiences. Students encounter different interfaces from room to room. That is why Monash University’s decision to become the first higher education institution to deploy Symetrix Cognio deserves more attention than a typical campus technology announcement. This is less about installing new AV equipment and more about solving a long-standing operational problem that many universities quietly accept as unavoidable. According to Symetrix, Monash selected Cognio as part of its effort to support active learning environments across its campus. The university has long promoted teaching models built around collaboration, participation, and flexible classroom interaction rather than traditional lecture-centric delivery. Those goals create technical demands that extend far beyond audio quality or display performance. Monash needed an AV platform capable of supporting different room configurations while maintaining consistent management practices. Instead of relying on a centralized processing model common in traditional AV deployments, Cognio distributes intelligence throughout the system. The deployment includes Cognio C20 processors alongside Cognio Spaces, Signal Flow, and Control Screen workflows. It also integrates with existing technologies already used across the university, including Shure ANX4 and ULXD wireless systems, Powersoft Mezzo amplifiers, EAW MKC loudspeakers, Crestron NVX, Lightware, Audinate AVIO, and ECHO360 lecture capture. Through a new Cognio API and Crestron integration, Monash can connect audio, video, and control workflows more closely while preserving compatibility with its existing infrastructure. The commercial significance extends beyond one university campus. Distributed AV architecture addresses a challenge facing large organizations everywhere. As facilities expand, centralized systems often become bottlenecks. Updating one space can affect another. Maintenance windows become more disruptive. Scaling requires additional layers of management. Cognio’s design attempts to reverse that model by allowing individual spaces to operate independently while still remaining part of a unified framework. For Monash, that means classrooms can be updated or optimized without affecting neighboring teaching spaces. For Symetrix, the project serves as a real-world validation of a software-defined approach to AV infrastructure. The involvement of PAVT Australia & New Zealand adds another important dimension. Long-term institutional technology projects succeed when trusted implementation partners can translate ambitious architectural concepts into reliable daily operations. The collaboration between Monash, PAVT, and Symetrix appears to have been built around that practical objective rather than technology for technology’s sake. What makes this deployment interesting is not the hardware list or the product launch narrative. It is the signal it sends to the broader education technology market. Universities are becoming increasingly complex digital environments, yet they remain under pressure to simplify operations and improve user experiences at the same time. Monash’s planned expansion of Cognio into additional teaching spaces, sports facilities, and worship centers suggests the institution views flexibility as a long-term infrastructure strategy rather than a one-off upgrade. If distributed AV systems continue proving their operational value, the next competitive battleground in campus technology may not be who delivers the most features. It may be who removes the most friction. In large educational organizations, simplicity often becomes the most valuable innovation. Author bio: James Vance, a veteran technology columnist for leading international technology publications, specializes in enterprise infrastructure, digital transformation strategy, and the intersection of education and emerging technologies.

By: TechVanguard – SeaPRwire – Revenue teams are discovering an uncomfortable truth. Their AI tools are getting smarter, yet the answers remain unreliable. A sales rep asks about pricing and receives information that expired months ago. A copilot drafts customer content that misses the company’s messaging standards. Another agent generates a different answer to the same question. Most organizations blame the model. Spekit argues they are looking in the wrong place. The problem sits inside the knowledge layer feeding those models. That argument sits at the center of the company’s newly announced GTM Knowledge Engine 2.0, a release that focuses less on building another AI assistant and more on controlling what every assistant actually knows. The announcement introduces several new capabilities built around that premise. Through Spekit’s new Model Context Protocol (MCP) server, currently in beta, organizations can connect a governed knowledge base directly into AI tools already used by sales teams, including Claude, ChatGPT, Copilot, Glean, Gemini, and custom-built agents. Instead of relying on uploaded documents that quickly become outdated, those systems can reference current pricing, approved messaging, and verified sales content directly from a centralized source. Spekit also introduced Brand Studio, which applies approved brand standards across AI-generated materials, alongside enhanced AI Content Builder capabilities that can create battle cards, playbooks, and deal-related content using company-defined templates and approved information. A new Dashboard Agent adds analytics capabilities, allowing teams to identify which content is influencing pipeline activity and which assets have become obsolete. Customers including Amplitude are already participating in the beta rollout announced for June 16. The deeper significance is commercial rather than technical. Many organizations have spent the past two years racing to deploy AI copilots and agents across sales operations. What often gets overlooked is that every AI workflow depends on the quality of the information beneath it. When knowledge exists across disconnected systems, every new agent becomes another place where information drifts out of date. Spekit’s approach effectively treats governance as infrastructure rather than compliance. The company is attempting to create a single source of operational truth that follows employees and AI agents into every workflow. That vision aligns closely with comments from CEO and co-founder Melanie Fellay, who described a future where business knowledge remains continuously connected to its original source rather than becoming static content scattered across repositories. If the model race becomes increasingly competitive, the next major differentiator may not be intelligence itself. It may be trust. The broader GTM software market should pay close attention. AI vendors have spent much of the past year competing on model performance, automation features, and agent capabilities. Spekit is targeting a different problem. It is addressing what happens after deployment, when organizations discover that inaccurate knowledge quietly undermines every promised productivity gain. The winners in enterprise AI may not be the companies generating the most content. They may be the companies ensuring that content remains correct. For revenue leaders evaluating AI investments today, the first question should no longer be which model to buy. It should be whether the knowledge feeding that model can still be trusted six months later. Author bio: TechVanguard, a senior technology columnist covering enterprise software, AI infrastructure, and digital transformation trends, with a focus on how emerging technologies reshape business operations and revenue execution.

By: Logan Pierce – SeaPRwire – In construction, awards are common. Trust is not. Homeowners rarely lose sleep over design concepts or material samples. They worry about missed deadlines, surprise costs, poor communication, and contractors who disappear once the contract is signed. That reality is what makes Top Line Home Remodeling’s newly announced recognition as a Trusted Contractor in the Bay Area for 2026 more interesting than it first appears. The award itself matters less than the reason it was earned. In a market where reputation spreads faster than advertising, trust has become one of the industry’s most valuable assets. According to the company, the recognition reflects years of work across residential and commercial remodeling projects throughout Northern California. Top Line Home Remodeling has built its business around kitchen remodeling, bathroom renovations, full-home transformations, roofing projects, garage conversions, accessory dwelling units, decks, patios, and swimming pool installations. The company emphasizes personalized consultations, transparent project scopes, defined timelines, and ongoing communication from planning through project completion. CEO Pini described trust as the foundation of the business, linking the recognition directly to quality, integrity, and customer satisfaction. The company also points to strong referral activity and repeat business as evidence that its approach resonates with homeowners across the region. The more interesting business story sits beneath the announcement. Bay Area homeowners are making larger renovation decisions in an environment shaped by rising property values and growing expectations around functionality, sustainability, and design quality. Contractors are no longer competing solely on craftsmanship. They are competing on predictability. Clients want clear budgets, realistic schedules, and confidence that projects will be delivered as promised. Top Line’s strategy appears designed around that shift. Alongside construction services, the company highlights project management discipline and a vetted network of trade partners. It also integrates energy-efficient systems, sustainable materials, and environmentally conscious building practices into its projects. Those decisions align closely with the priorities of many Northern California homeowners, particularly in markets such as San Francisco, Berkeley, Walnut Creek, Pleasanton, and Oakland. The remodeling industry often rewards companies that can scale quickly. The next phase is usually where problems emerge. Maintaining quality while expanding across multiple cities is difficult. Maintaining trust is even harder. Top Line’s recognition suggests it has successfully navigated that challenge so far. The real test begins after the award is framed and hung on the wall. In local service businesses, reputation compounds the same way capital does. Protect it carefully, and growth follows. Lose it once, and rebuilding takes years. Author bio: Logan Pierce, a veteran entrepreneur and industry investor with decades of experience in construction, real estate development, and business expansion across North America.

Tokyo, Japan – June 27, 2026 – (SEATribune) – Infludeo, the company behind K-POP photocard specialty shop POCA SPOT, has opened a new location in Shibuya, Tokyo. Through a partnership with K Village (headquartered in Shinjuku, Tokyo; CEO: Motonari Kuwahara) — operator of Japan’s largest Korean language school network — POCA SPOT by K Village officially launched inside the K Village Shibuya Ekimae (Station-Front) branch on May 15th. Infludeo had previously entered overseas markets by partnering with Hong Kong’s mass transit operator MTR, opening POCA SPOT locations at key transit hubs including Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong Station, and West Kowloon High Speed Rail Station. The new Shibuya location marks the company’s second overseas market, signaling that Infludeo’s global expansion strategy has gained meaningful momentum. POCA SPOT has already established itself as a must-visit destination for K-POP fans at its flagship locations in Hongdae and Myeongdong, Seoul. POCA SPOT is an offline photocard specialty store where fans can purchase K-POP photocards and immerse themselves in collector culture. Because K-POP idol albums include photocards on a randomized basis, these cards have become highly coveted collectibles among fans. The thrill of not knowing which card you’ll get, and the anticipation of finally finding that one card you’ve been chasing, are the core experiences that define POCA SPOT. A standout feature is its Lucky Draw vending machine system, which lets customers pull photocards on the spot — delivering the kind of immediate, in-person excitement that only a physical store can offer. Every photocard sold through POCA SPOT undergoes an in-house authenticity verification process, ensuring that only officially licensed genuine cards reach customers. Backed by proprietary grading expertise, the store provides a trustworthy environment for fans to shop with confidence. POCA SPOT also leverages data from POCAMARKET — Korea’s largest photocard trading platform — to curate a selection of cards that reflect what fans are actually seeking and collecting. This Japanese market entry is built on the natural synergy with K Village, a leader in Korean language and culture education. As the number of Japanese learners motivated by K-POP and Korean dramas continues to grow, POCA SPOT has become a new touchpoint where fans can experience Korean culture up close. K Village, for its part, sees this as an opportunity to go beyond language instruction and offer students a way to actively enjoy Korean culture firsthand. Steven Kang, Head of B2B Division at Infludeo, commented: “Our collaboration with Hong Kong MTR showed us just how passionate fans around the world are about POCA SPOT. We’ll use the Shibuya launch as a springboard to keep expanding the global K-POP fan experience.” Media contact Brand: Infludeo Name: Jiwon Seo Email: hr@infludeo.com Website: https://infludeo.com Phone: +82 10-6675-8374