The acquisition secures significant shareholding in one of the largest privately held U.S. digital infrastructure platforms. SWI Group to reposition assets for high-performance computing and AI workloads, expanding the Group’s combined global capacity to 3.6 GW.

LONDON and AMSTERDAM, June 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Euronext Amsterdam-listed SWI Group (“SWI”; SWICH) today announced the acquisition of a significant shareholding in Genesis Digital Assets Limited (“GDA”), one of the largest privately held digital infrastructure platforms, with operations primarily in the USA, for an aggregate consideration of $500 million USD.

GDA holds 1.3 GW of energized and approved grid connections. The platform comprises 15 facilities, including multiple hyperscaler-grade sites in Texas.

SWI Group intends to reposition the platform from its current digital asset mining operations to high-performance computing and artificial intelligence workloads, leveraging the Group’s operating expertise in AI-ready infrastructure through its AiOnX European data center platform.

Combined with AiOnX’s 2.3 GW European platform across Ireland, the United Kingdom, Denmark, Spain, and Italy, the acquisition gives SWI Group a combined transatlantic footprint of 3.6 GW of AI-ready digital infrastructure capacity – among the largest in single-firm hands globally.

Upon completion, the Group will hold approximately 77.2% by value of the $1.124 billion USD liquidation preference attaching to GDA’s preferred share classes, and approximately 38.3% of the total shareholding.

“Power connectivity is the most valuable commodity in digital infrastructure today, and converting legacy cryptocurrency mining infrastructure to AI and high-performance computing is the best and highest use of these assets,” said Max-Hervé George, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of SWI Group. “We have been investing in power-connectivity since 2020.  This is what that thesis looks like at scale.”

About SWI Group

SWI Stoneweg Icona Group (www.swi.com), listed on Euronext Amsterdam under the ticker SWICH (ISIN: SGXPZ11CH7U7), is a global investment conglomerate driven by an entrepreneurial spirit that operates in a number of sectors, including Data Centers, Real Estate, Credit, and the Financial Sector. The Group’s investment strategies are grounded in thorough research, in-depth first-hand knowledge, and the ability to efficiently implement strategies to maximize the greatest return potential. SWI Group relies on local operating teams to identify, develop and manage opportunities around the world, both real estate and investment strategies. SWI Group currently has approximately €10 billion of assets under management and employs over 280 people across 26 offices across the world.

About AiOnX

AiOnX is SWI Group’s wholly owned data center development and operating platform, with five sites under development across Ireland, the United Kingdom, Denmark, Spain, and Italy, representing 2.3 GW of European AI-ready capacity.

About Genesis Digital Assets Limited

Genesis Digital Assets Limited holds over 1.3 GW of energized land across facilities located primarily in the United States and Sweden, including multiple hyperscaler-grade sites in Texas. The company is being repositioned for high-performance computing and AI workloads.

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Ten trends, one conviction: in a ‘war of saturation’, superiority is no longer won by the costliest weaponry alone, but by speed of processing, data and intelligent mass.

PARIS, June 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — As Eurosatory 2026 opens, and against an accelerating geopolitical backdrop, Sopra Steria, a major Tech player in Europe, is publishing its ‘Defence, Security & Space’ trend book, decoding the shifts that are reshaping European defence.

Its central thread: in a ‘war of saturation’, superiority is no longer measured by the power of platforms and software, but by the ability to decide and act faster than the adversary. For Europe’s armed forces, agencies and industry, strategic autonomy is no longer a distant horizon: it has become an immediate operational imperative.

Why now: strategic value has shifted

In Ukraine as in the Levant, drones costing a few thousand euros are destroying equipment worth millions, and software updated in a matter of weeks is gaining the upper hand over systems designed to last twenty years. The figures compiled by Sopra Steria bear out this shift: $417 billion as the global cost of disinformation (15 per cent of French GDP), a ratio of 1 to 20 between an attack drone and the missile sent to intercept it, 70 to 80 per cent of Ukrainian losses caused by drones, and €800 billion in capability needs identified by the European Commission’s Readiness 2030 plan.

The trend book identifies ten trends grouped around three imperatives:

Monitor and absorb saturationWin the war before the war: act in the information domainStrengthen air defence through counter-drone capabilitiesGive Europe a space defence capabilityOrchestrate multi-domain military actionAct faster than the adversaryBuild a sovereign, secure and trusted defence AIShare and exploit data in operationsMove from exploration to action with quantumBuild and regenerate over the long termRestore strategic depthIntegrate drones into combat at scaleStructure new models of defence innovation

These trends describe what is already unfolding in the theatres of operations. The only question that remains is one of tempo.

How do you keep the advantage?

The answer lies less in a catalogue of technologies than in the ability to connect systems, data and players […]

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Media contact:  Aurélien Flaugnatti, aurelien.flaugnatti@soprasteria.com

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Empowering Enterprise AI Transformation and Local Expansion Highlight the Company’s Long-Term Commitment to Hong Kong

HONG KONG, June 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Tencent Cloud, the cloud business of global technology company Tencent, is accelerating its strategy to position Hong Kong as the indispensable, bi-directional gateway for global business expansion. This strategic focus was recently front-and-center at the inaugural Tencent Cloud Day in Hong Kong, where the company brought together industry leaders to outline its roadmap for driving practical, cross-border AI innovation.

Convened under the theme “AI in Action,” the flagship Tencent Cloud Day Hong Kong explores how artificial intelligence is moving from promise to practice in real-world business environments, underscoring Hong Kong’s role as a critical anchor for Tencent Cloud’s international strategy, particularly as the company’s global business — including Hong Kong — continues to achieve high double-digit growth.

Poshu Yeung, Senior Vice President of Tencent Cloud and Head of Tencent Cloud International, said, “Hong Kong represents more than a market for Tencent Cloud — it is a strategic hub for innovation and talent. At Tencent Cloud, our focus is on bringing infrastructure, models, and agents together so enterprises can finally unlock the practical value of AI. We are committed to working alongside the city to drive this next wave of growth with secure, resilient technology. By fostering collaboration and investing for the long term, we aim to reinforce Hong Kong’s role as a two-way gateway for global business expansion, helping enterprises everywhere modernize and adopt AI with total confidence.”

A Vital Two-Way Gateway for Cross-Border Growth

Hong Kong is a premier hub where finance, technology, professional expertise, and international networks converge. This powerful combination is why Tencent Cloud positions the city as an indispensable, bi-directional gateway for cross-border expansion.

Leveraging the geographic and economic strength of the city, Tencent Cloud helps Chinese mainland companies reach out to the world, while serving as the premier entry point for international companies entering mainland China. At the same time, Tencent Cloud continues to strengthen its role as a trusted partner for local enterprises, enabling them to innovate at home and scale across borders, anchoring international growth in local excellence.

This global scaling is backed by Tencent Cloud’s extensive infrastructure, which has recently expanded to 23 regions and 66 availability zones with new additions in Frankfurt, Riyadh, and Osaka. A new Cloud Region in Mexico, with two availability zones, will further bolster Tencent Cloud’s data center pipeline.

Profound Local Commitments and Ongoing Investment

This gateway role is underscored by Tencent Cloud’s long‑term commitment to Hong Kong’s market, where the company emphasizes localized focus and continuous digital infrastructure investment. Nowhere is this more evident than in financial services, where Hong Kong sets a high bar for secure and trusted operations.

To meet these rigorous standards, Tencent Cloud brings decades of proven enterprise experience from operating WeChat Pay — one of the world’s most robust digital payment ecosystems — and powering top national banks and regulators in China. This deep technical heritage allows Tencent Cloud to provide Hong Kong enterprises with the robust, enterprise-grade cloud foundations necessary to meet the city’s stringent operational standards.

This vision is already coming to life through tangible achievements and trusted partnerships across the city’s enterprise ecosystem. Tencent Cloud’s established FinTech footprint in the city includes running over a hundred core banking system modules on its tech stack for Fusion Bank, and helping other major institutions like Blue Insurance and China CITIC Bank International to support their digital transformation and the transition to an AI-driven era.

Beyond finance, Tencent Cloud is actively extending its impact into retail, healthcare, and essential city services. Crucial partners across diverse sectors such as BAPE Hong Kong Limited, Hung Fook Tong, Bupa Hong Kong, Hong Kong Sanatorium & Hospital, Hong Kong Jockey Club, Towngas and iAM Smart — the Hong Kong SAR Government’s one-stop personalized digital services platform, are leveraging Tencent Cloud’s capabilities to enhance citizen experiences and operational resilience.

Engaging the Community and Next-Gen Talent

Tencent Cloud’s commitment to the territory goes beyond enterprise partnerships, extending into the local community to inspire the next generation of tech talent. This dedication is coming to life right across Hong Kong’s major transit hubs and financial districts, where a city-wide visual showcase themed “AI in Action” and “Drive the Future with Tencent Cloud” invites the community to join the digital journey.

Against this active backdrop, Tencent Cloud is deeply focused on nurturing the developers, students, and researchers who are shaping the AI future of Hong Kong. Through grassroots initiatives like the “AI CAN DO IT” hackathon, local university students have turned creative ideas into impactful tools, while AI Coding programs like CodeBuddy Boot Camp help students and researchers build working applications, collaborate on academic development, and advance digital governance.

Looking ahead, Tencent Cloud emphasizes that the future of AI will be shaped not by technology companies alone, but through collaboration among developers, students, enterprises, researchers, and partners. By bringing its cloud infrastructure, AI models, agentic products, and ecosystem expertise to the city, Tencent Cloud is committed to helping more Hong Kong and global enterprises and organizations modernize, adopt AI with confidence, and drive global innovation.

About Tencent Cloud:

Tencent Cloud, one of the world’s leading cloud companies, is committed to creating innovative solutions to resolve real-world issues and enabling digital transformation for smart industries. Through our extensive global infrastructure, Tencent Cloud provides businesses across the globe with stable and secure industry-leading cloud products and services, leveraging technological advancements such as cloud computing, Big Data analytics, AI, IoT, and network security. It is our constant mission to meet the needs of industries across the board, including the fields of gaming, media and entertainment, finance, healthcare, property, retail, travel, and transportation.

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