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Marvell Technology, Inc. Reports First Quarter of Fiscal Year 2025 Financial Results
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Q1 Net Revenue: $1.161 billion, declined by (12)% year-on-yearQ1 Gross Margin: 45.5% GAAP gross margin; 62.4% non-GAAP gross marginQ1 Diluted income (loss) per share: $(0.25) GAAP diluted loss per share; $0.24 non-GAAP diluted income per share
SANTA CLARA, Calif., May 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Marvell Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ: MRVL), a leader in data infrastructure semiconductor solutions, today reported financial results for the first quarter of fiscal year 2025.
Net revenue for the first quarter of fiscal 2025 was $1.161 billion, $11.0 million above the mid-point of the Company’s guidance provided on March 7, 2024. GAAP net loss for the first quarter of fiscal 2025 was $(215.6) million, or $(0.25) per diluted share. Non-GAAP net income for the first quarter of fiscal 2025 was $206.7 million, or $0.24 per diluted share. Cash flow from operations for the first quarter was $324.5 million.
“Marvell delivered first quarter fiscal 2025 revenue of $1.161 billion, above the mid-point of guidance, driven by stronger than forecasted demand from AI. Our data center revenue grew 87% year over year, with the start of a ramp in our custom AI programs complementing our substantial base of electro-optics revenue,” said Matt Murphy, Marvell’s Chairman and CEO. “For the second quarter of fiscal 2025, we are guiding an 8% sequential increase in revenue at the mid-point, fueled by ramping custom AI silicon. We see a favorable setup for the second half of this fiscal year, driven by continued growth in data center and the beginning of a recovery in enterprise networking and carrier infrastructure.”
Second Quarter of Fiscal 2025 Financial Outlook
Net revenue is expected to be $1.250 billion +/- 5%.GAAP gross margin is expected to be approximately 46.2%.Non-GAAP gross margin is expected to be approximately 62.0%.GAAP operating expenses are expected to be approximately $688 million.Non-GAAP operating expenses are expected to be approximately $455 million.Basic weighted-average shares outstanding are expected to be 867 million.Diluted weighted-average shares outstanding are expected to be 877 million.GAAP diluted loss per share is expected to be $(0.20) +/- $0.05 per share.Non-GAAP diluted income per share is expected to be $0.29 +/- $0.05 per share.
GAAP diluted EPS is calculated using basic weighted-average shares outstanding when there is a GAAP net loss, and calculated using diluted weighted-average shares outstanding when there is a GAAP net income. Non-GAAP diluted EPS is calculated using diluted weighted-average shares outstanding.
Conference Call
Marvell will conduct a conference call on Thursday, May 30, 2024 at 1:45 p.m. Pacific Time to discuss results for the first quarter of fiscal year 2025. Interested parties may join the conference call without operator assistance by registering and entering their phone number at https://emportal.ink/4dgLjlZ to receive an instant automated call back. To join the call with operator assistance, please dial 1-800-836-8184 or 1-646-357-8785. The call will be webcast and can be accessed at the Marvell Investor Relations website at http://investor.marvell.com/. A replay of the call can be accessed by dialing 1-888-660-6345 or 1-646-517-4150, passcode 60615# until Thursday, June 6, 2024.
Discussion of Non-GAAP Financial Measures
Non-GAAP financial measures exclude the effect of stock-based compensation expense, amortization of the inventory fair value adjustment associated with acquisitions, amortization of acquired intangible assets, acquisition and divestiture-related costs, restructuring and other related charges (including, but not limited to, asset impairment charges, employee severance costs, and facilities related charges), resolution of legal matters, and certain expenses and benefits that are driven primarily by discrete events that management does not consider to be directly related to Marvell’s core business. Although Marvell excludes the amortization of all acquired intangible assets from these non-GAAP financial measures, management believes that it is important for investors to understand that such intangible assets were recorded as part of purchase price accounting arising from acquisitions, and that such amortization of intangible assets that relate to past acquisitions will recur in future periods until such intangible assets have been fully amortized. Investors should note that the use of intangible assets contributed to Marvell’s revenues earned during the periods presented and are expected to contribute to Marvell’s future period revenues as well.
Marvell uses a non-GAAP tax rate to compute the non-GAAP tax provision. This non-GAAP tax rate is based on Marvell’s estimated annual GAAP income tax forecast, adjusted to account for items excluded from Marvell’s non-GAAP income, as well as the effects of significant non-recurring and period specific tax items which vary in size and frequency, and excludes tax deductions and benefits from acquired tax loss and credit carryforwards and changes in valuation allowance on acquired deferred tax assets. Marvell’s non-GAAP tax rate is determined on an annual basis and may be adjusted during the year to take into account events that may materially affect the non-GAAP tax rate such as tax law changes; acquisitions; significant changes in Marvell’s geographic mix of revenue and expenses; or changes to Marvell’s corporate structure. For the first quarter of fiscal 2025, a non-GAAP tax rate of 7.0% has been applied to the non-GAAP financial results.
Marvell believes that the presentation of non-GAAP financial measures provides important supplemental information to management and investors regarding financial and business trends relating to Marvell’s financial condition and results of operations. While Marvell uses non-GAAP financial measures as a tool to enhance its understanding of certain aspects of its financial performance, Marvell does not consider these measures to be a substitute for, or superior to, financial measures calculated in accordance with GAAP. Consistent with this approach, Marvell believes that disclosing non-GAAP financial measures to the readers of its financial statements provides such readers with useful supplemental data that, while not a substitute for GAAP financial measures, allows for greater transparency in the review of its financial and operational performance.
Externally, management believes that investors may find Marvell’s non-GAAP financial measures useful in their assessment of Marvell’s operating performance and the valuation of Marvell. Internally, Marvell’s non-GAAP financial measures are used in the following areas:
Management’s evaluation of Marvell’s operating performance;Management’s establishment of internal operating budgets;Management’s performance comparisons with internal forecasts and targeted business models; andManagement’s determination of the achievement and measurement of certain performance-based equity awards (adjustments may vary from award to award).
Non-GAAP financial measures have limitations in that they do not reflect all of the costs associated with the operations of Marvell’s business as determined in accordance with GAAP. As a result, you should not consider these measures in isolation or as a substitute for analysis of Marvell’s results as reported under GAAP. The exclusion of the above items from our GAAP financial metrics does not necessarily mean that these costs are unusual or infrequent.
Forward-Looking Statements under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), which are subject to the “safe harbor” created by those sections. These statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors, which may cause our actual results to differ materially from those implied by the forward-looking statements. Words such as “anticipates,” “expects,” “intends,” “plans,” “projects,” “believes,” “seeks,” “estimates,” “forecasts,” “targets,” “may,” “can,” “will,” “would” and similar expressions identify such forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements contained in this press release include, but are not limited to, the statements describing our financial outlook and future period revenues. These statements are not guarantees of results and should not be considered as an indication of future activity or future performance. Forward-looking statements are predictions, projections and other statements about future events that are based on current expectations and assumptions and, as a result, are subject to risks and uncertainties. Actual events or results may differ materially from those described in this press release due to a number of risks and uncertainties, including, but not limited to: risks related to changes in general macroeconomic conditions, or expectations of such conditions, such as high or rising interest rates, macroeconomic slowdowns, recessions, inflation, and stagflation; risks related to our ability to estimate customer demand and future sales accurately; our ability to define, design, develop and market products for the Cloud, 5G markets, and Artificial Intelligence (AI) markets; risks related to higher inventory levels; risks related to cancellations, rescheduling or deferrals of significant customer orders or shipments, as well as the ability of our customers to manage inventory; our dependence on a small number of customers;the risk of downturns in the semiconductor industry or our customer end markets; the impact of international conflict (such as the current armed conflicts in the Ukraine and in Israel and the Gaza Strip) and economic volatility in either domestic or foreign markets including risks related to trade conflicts or tensions, regulations, and tariffs, including but not limited to, trade restrictions imposed on our Chinese customers; our ability to retain and hire key personnel; our ability to limit costs related to defective products; risks related to our debt obligations; risks related to the rapid growth of the Company; delays or increased costs related to completing the design, development, production and introduction of our new products due to a variety of issues, including supply chain cross-dependencies, dependencies on EDA and similar tools, dependencies on the use of third-party, business partner or customer intellectual property, collaboration and synchronization requirements with business partners and customers, requirements to establish new manufacturing, testing, assembly and packing processes, and other issues; our reliance on our manufacturing partners for the manufacture, assembly, testing and packaging of our products; risks related to the ASIC business model which requires us to use third-party IP including the risk that we may lose business or experience reputational harm if third parties, including customers, lose confidence in our ability to protect their IP rights; the risks associated with manufacturing and selling products and customers’ products outside of the United States; our ability to secure design wins from our customers and prospective customers; our ability to complete and realize the anticipated benefits of any acquisitions, divestitures and investments; decreases in gross margin and results of operations in the future due to a number of factors, including high or increasing interest rates and volatility in foreign exchange rates; severe financial hardship or bankruptcy of one or more of our major customers; our ability to realize the expected benefits from restructuring activities; the effects of transitioning to smaller geometry process technologies; risks related to use of a hybrid work model; the impact of any change in the income tax laws in jurisdictions where we operate and the loss of any beneficial tax treatment that we currently enjoy; the outcome of pending or future litigation and legal and regulatory proceedings; risk related to our Sustainability program; the impact and costs associated with changes in international financial and regulatory conditions; our ability and the ability of our customers to successfully compete in the markets in which we serve; our ability and our customers’ ability to develop new and enhanced products and the adoption of those products in the market; supply chain disruptions or component shortages that may impact the production of our products including our kitting process or may impact the price of components which in turn may impact our margins on any impacted products and any constrained availability from other electronic suppliers impacting our customers’ ability to ship their products, which in turn may adversely impact our sales to those customers; our ability to scale our operations in response to changes in demand for existing or new products and services; risks associated with acquisition and consolidation activity in the semiconductor industry, including any consolidation of our manufacturing partners; our ability to protect our intellectual property; risks related to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic (or future pandemics) which have impacted, and for which lingering effects may continue to impact our business, employees and operations, the transportation and manufacturing of our products, and the operations of our customers, distributors, vendors, suppliers, and partners; our maintenance of an effective system of internal controls; financial institution instability; and other risks detailed in our SEC filings from time to time. The foregoing list of factors is not exhaustive. You should carefully consider the foregoing factors and the other risks and uncertainties that affect our business described in the “Risk Factors” section of our Annual Reports on Form 10-K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and other documents filed by us from time to time with the SEC. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made. Readers are cautioned not to put undue reliance on forward-looking statements, and we assume no obligation and do not intend to update or revise these forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
About Marvell
To deliver the data infrastructure technology that connects the world, we’re building solutions on the most powerful foundation: our partnerships with our customers. Trusted by the world’s leading technology companies for over 25 years, we move, store, process and secure the world’s data with semiconductor solutions designed for our customers’ current needs and future ambitions. Through a process of deep collaboration and transparency, we’re ultimately changing the way tomorrow’s enterprise, cloud, automotive, and carrier architectures transform—for the better.
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Marvell Technology, Inc.
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations (Unaudited)
(In millions, except per share amounts)
Three Months Ended
May 4,
2024
February 3,
2024
April 29,
2023
Net revenue
$ 1,160.9
$ 1,426.5
$ 1,321.7
Cost of goods sold
633.1
762.4
764.5
Gross profit
527.8
664.1
557.2
Operating expenses:
Research and development
476.1
459.6
480.7
Selling, general and administrative
199.9
212.0
199.0
Restructuring related charges
4.1
25.8
59.9
Total operating expenses
680.1
697.4
739.6
Operating loss
(152.3)
(33.3)
(182.4)
Interest expense
(48.8)
(52.6)
(52.7)
Interest income and other, net
3.3
(1.4)
2.8
Interest and other loss, net
(45.5)
(54.0)
(49.9)
Loss before income taxes
(197.8)
(87.3)
(232.3)
Provision (benefit) for income taxes
17.8
305.4
(63.4)
Net loss
$ (215.6)
$ (392.7)
$ (168.9)
Net loss per share — basic
$ (0.25)
$ (0.45)
$ (0.20)
Net loss per share — diluted
$ (0.25)
$ (0.45)
$ (0.20)
Weighted-average shares:
Basic
865.0
864.7
856.7
Diluted
865.0
864.7
856.7
Marvell Technology, Inc.
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited)
(In millions)
May 4,
2024
February 3,
2024
Assets
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents
$ 847.7
$ 950.8
Accounts receivable, net
881.9
1,121.6
Inventories
826.4
864.4
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
91.7
125.9
Total current assets
2,647.7
3,062.7
Property and equipment, net
758.0
756.0
Goodwill
11,586.9
11,586.9
Acquired intangible assets, net
3,739.2
4,004.1
Deferred tax assets
327.0
311.9
Other non-current assets
1,432.2
1,506.9
Total assets
$ 20,491.0
$ 21,228.5
Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable
$ 320.9
$ 411.3
Accrued liabilities
861.0
1,032.9
Accrued employee compensation
167.5
262.7
Short-term debt
118.3
107.3
Total current liabilities
1,467.7
1,814.2
Long-term debt
4,027.6
4,058.6
Other non-current liabilities
517.0
524.3
Total liabilities
6,012.3
6,397.1
Stockholders’ equity:
Common stock
1.7
1.7
Additional paid-in capital
14,760.7
14,845.3
Accumulated other comprehensive income
0.4
1.1
Accumulated deficit
(284.1)
(16.7)
Total stockholders’ equity
14,478.7
14,831.4
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity
$ 20,491.0
$ 21,228.5
Marvell Technology, Inc.
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited)
(In millions)
Three Months Ended
May 4,
2024
April 29,
2023
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net loss
$ (215.6)
$ (168.9)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization
72.6
78.4
Stock-based compensation
136.5
143.2
Amortization of acquired intangible assets
264.9
270.0
Restructuring related impairment charges
0.7
10.1
Deferred income taxes
(22.2)
(139.1)
Other expense, net
21.8
12.8
Changes in assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable
239.7
191.3
Prepaid expenses and other assets
85.8
7.9
Inventories
38.8
41.2
Accounts payable
(58.3)
(104.8)
Accrued employee compensation
(92.2)
(60.1)
Accrued liabilities and other non-current liabilities
(148.0)
(73.6)
Net cash provided by operating activities
324.5
208.4
Cash flows from investing activities:
Purchases of technology licenses
(0.5)
(2.8)
Purchases of property and equipment
(91.5)
(99.8)
Other, net
(9.9)
(0.1)
Net cash used in investing activities
(101.9)
(102.7)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Repurchases of common stock
(150.0)
—
Proceeds from employee stock plans
2.3
7.5
Tax withholding paid on behalf of employees for net share settlement
(74.1)
(72.6)
Dividend payments to stockholders
(51.8)
(51.4)
Payments on technology license obligations
(30.2)
(50.0)
Proceeds from borrowings
—
200.0
Principal payments of debt
(21.9)
(21.9)
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities
(325.7)
11.6
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
(103.1)
117.3
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period
950.8
911.0
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
$ 847.7
$ 1,028.3
Marvell Technology, Inc.
Reconciliations from GAAP to Non-GAAP (Unaudited)
(In millions, except per share amounts)
Three Months Ended
May 4,
2024
February 3,
2024
April 29,
2023
GAAP gross profit
$ 527.8
$ 664.1
$ 557.2
Special items:
Stock-based compensation
9.7
10.4
12.0
Amortization of acquired intangible assets
180.5
194.3
183.7
Other cost of goods sold (a)
6.0
42.3
39.6
Total special items
196.2
247.0
235.3
Non-GAAP gross profit
$ 724.0
$ 911.1
$ 792.5
GAAP gross margin
45.5 %
46.6 %
42.2 %
Stock-based compensation
0.8 %
0.7 %
0.9 %
Amortization of acquired intangible assets
15.5 %
13.6 %
13.9 %
Other cost of goods sold (a)
0.6 %
3.0 %
3.0 %
Non-GAAP gross margin
62.4 %
63.9 %
60.0 %
Total GAAP operating expenses
$ 680.1
$ 697.4
$ 739.6
Special items:
Stock-based compensation
(126.8)
(144.9)
(131.2)
Restructuring related charges (b)
(4.1)
(25.8)
(59.9)
Amortization of acquired intangible assets
(84.4)
(92.0)
(86.3)
Other (c)
(11.0)
(6.2)
(3.6)
Total special items
(226.3)
(268.9)
(281.0)
Total non-GAAP operating expenses
$ 453.8
$ 428.5
$ 458.6
GAAP operating margin
(13.1) %
(2.3) %
(13.8) %
Other cost of goods sold (a)
0.5 %
3.0 %
3.0 %
Stock-based compensation
11.8 %
10.9 %
10.8 %
Restructuring related charges (b)
0.4 %
1.8 %
4.5 %
Amortization of acquired intangible assets
22.8 %
20.1 %
20.4 %
Other (c)
0.9 %
0.3 %
0.3 %
Non-GAAP operating margin
23.3 %
33.8 %
25.2 %
GAAP interest and other loss, net
$ (45.5)
$ (54.0)
$ (49.9)
Special items:
Other (c)
(2.4)
(1.3)
0.1
Total special items
(2.4)
(1.3)
0.1
Total non-GAAP interest and other loss, net
$ (47.9)
$ (55.3)
$ (49.8)
GAAP net loss
$ (215.6)
$ (392.7)
$ (168.9)
Special items:
Other cost of goods sold (a)
6.0
42.3
39.6
Stock-based compensation
136.5
155.3
143.2
Restructuring related charges (b)
4.1
25.8
59.9
Amortization of acquired intangible assets
264.9
286.3
270.0
Other (c)
8.6
4.9
3.7
Pre-tax total special items
420.1
514.6
516.4
Other income tax effects and adjustments (d)
2.2
279.7
(83.3)
Non-GAAP net income
$ 206.7
$ 401.6
$ 264.2
GAAP weighted-average shares — basic
865.0
864.7
856.7
GAAP weighted-average shares — diluted
865.0
864.7
856.7
Non-GAAP weighted-average shares — diluted (e)
876.0
873.9
861.2
GAAP diluted net loss per share
$ (0.25)
$ (0.45)
$ (0.20)
Non-GAAP diluted net income per share
$ 0.24
$ 0.46
$ 0.31
(a)
Other cost of goods sold includes charges for an intellectual property licensing claim, product claim related
matters that were fully resolved in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2024, and acquisition integration related
inventory costs.
(b)
Restructuring and other related items include employee severance costs, asset impairment charges,
facilities related charges, and other.
(c)
Other costs included in operating expenses and other income, net include charges for an intellectual
property matter, net gains on investments, and asset acquisition related costs.
(d)
Other income tax effects and adjustments relate to tax provision based on a non-GAAP income tax rate of
7.0% for the three months ended May 4, 2024 and April 29, 2023. Other income tax effects and
adjustments relate to tax provision based on a non-GAAP income tax rate of 6.0% for the three months
ended February 3, 2024. In the three months ended February 3, 2024, we excluded $289 million of non-
recurring income tax expense.
(e)
Non-GAAP diluted weighted-average shares differs from GAAP diluted weighted-average shares due to
the non-GAAP net income reported.
Marvell Technology, Inc.
Outlook for the Second Quarter of Fiscal Year 2025
Reconciliations from GAAP to Non-GAAP (Unaudited)
(In millions, except per share amounts)
Outlook for Three Months Ended
August 3, 2024
GAAP net revenue
$1,250 +/- 5%
Special items:
—
Non-GAAP net revenue
$1,250 +/- 5%
GAAP gross margin
~ 46.2%
Special items:
Stock-based compensation
0.8 %
Amortization of acquired intangible assets
15.0 %
Non-GAAP gross margin
~ 62.0%
Total GAAP operating expenses
~ $688
Special items:
Stock-based compensation
149
Amortization of acquired intangible assets
84
Total non-GAAP operating expenses
~ $455
GAAP diluted loss per share
$(0.20) +/- $0.05
Special items:
Stock-based compensation
0.18
Amortization of acquired intangible assets
0.31
Non-GAAP diluted net income per share
$0.29 +/- $0.05
Quarterly Revenue Trend (Unaudited)
Our product solutions serve five large end markets where our technology is essential: (i) data center, (ii) enterprise networking, (iii) carrier infrastructure, (iv) consumer, and (v) automotive/industrial. These markets and their corresponding customer products and applications are noted in the table below:
End market
Customer products and applications
Data center
• Cloud and on-premise Artificial intelligence (AI) systems
• Cloud and on-premise ethernet switching
• Cloud and on-premise network-attached storage (NAS)
• Cloud and on-premise AI servers
• Cloud and on-premise general-purpose servers
• Cloud and on-premise storage area networks
• Cloud and on-premise storage systems
• Data center interconnect (DCI)
Enterprise networking
• Campus and small medium enterprise routers
• Campus and small medium enterprise ethernet switches
• Campus and small medium enterprise wireless access points (WAPs)
• Network appliances (firewalls, and load balancers)
• Workstations
Carrier infrastructure
• Broadband access systems
• Ethernet switches
• Optical transport systems
• Routers
• Wireless radio access network (RAN) systems
Consumer
• Broadband gateways and routers
• Gaming consoles
• Home data storage
• Home wireless access points (WAPs)
• Personal Computers (PCs)
• Printers
• Set-top boxes
Automotive/industrial
• Advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS)
• Autonomous vehicles (AV)
• In-vehicle networking
• Industrial ethernet switches
• United States military and government solutions
• Video surveillance
Quarterly Revenue Trend (Unaudited) (Continued)
Three Months Ended
% Change
Revenue by End Market
(In millions)
May 4,
2024
February 3,
2024
April 29,
2023
YoY
QoQ
Data center
$ 816.4
$ 765.3
$ 435.8
87 %
7 %
Enterprise networking
153.1
265.0
364.6
(58) %
(42) %
Carrier infrastructure
71.8
170.0
289.9
(75) %
(58) %
Consumer
42.0
143.9
142.1
(70) %
(71) %
Automotive/industrial
77.6
82.3
89.3
(13) %
(6) %
Total Net Revenue
$ 1,160.9
$ 1,426.5
$ 1,321.7
(12) %
(19) %
Three Months Ended
Revenue by End Market
% of Total
May 4,
2024
February 3,
2024
April 29,
2023
Data center
70 %
54 %
33 %
Enterprise networking
13 %
19 %
27 %
Carrier infrastructure
6 %
12 %
22 %
Consumer
4 %
10 %
11 %
Automotive/industrial
7 %
5 %
7 %
Total Net Revenue
100 %
100 %
100 %
For further information, contact:
Ashish Saran
Senior Vice President, Investor Relations
408-222-0777
ir@marvell.com
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The main Summit will bring together global leaders, decision-makers, experts, and innovators to explore the future of security and technology, promote the integration of advanced technologies within the security sector, strengthen national capabilities, support innovation, and foster international cooperation, further positioning the Kingdom as a global hub for security and technology.
Showcasing the latest technological breakthroughs and security solutions, the summit will bring together government entities, private sector organizations, academic institutions, and research centers to facilitate knowledge exchange and collaboration across key fields, including cybersecurity, artificial intelligence (AI), the Internet of Things (IoT), smart security solutions, emerging technologies, and crisis management. The program will also feature main sessions, specialized discussions, and interactive exhibitions. Registration is available at gsts.sa.
Advisor to HRH the Minister of Interior and Chairman of the GSTS Organizing Committee, Ahmed Altowayan, stated that the summit builds on Saudi Arabia’s efforts to establish an advanced security and technology ecosystem focused on knowledge and innovation, keeping pace with rapid developments and future challenges.
Mr. Altowayan noted that the summit is a global platform for strengthening cooperation and exchanging expertise, anticipating future developments in security and technology, and developing strategic partnerships and innovative solutions that enhance the efficiency and readiness of security systems.
Vice Chairman of the GSTS Organizing Committee, Eng. Abdulaziz Alhammadi, said that the summit will offer a range of integrated programs and activities focused on enhancing national skills, encouraging innovation, and supporting international cooperation.
He added that GSTS Month will help build national capabilities, discover talent, and develop skills, with SAIF providing a platform for innovators and researchers from around the world to showcase leading technological solutions, while the main Summit will bring together leaders and experts to discuss the future of security and technology and explore new strategic partnership opportunities.
SAIF will take place at the Riyadh International Convention & Exhibition Center, bringing together innovators, researchers, technology talents, and industry experts from around the world to showcase promising innovations and projects across 14 fields of technology and innovation. The fair will provide opportunities to engage with project owners, including students, graduates, and entrepreneurs, and explore the different stages of innovation development through interactive zones, panel discussions on emerging security and innovation trends, and knowledge-sharing workshops led by specialists. Visitor registration is open to participants from within and outside the Kingdom through saifair.sa.
The introductory session also featured contributions from representatives of government, private, and nonprofit sector entities, alongside members of the media. Discussions focused on developing national capabilities in security and technology, strengthening students’ technical expertise, translating scientific research into practical solutions, and supporting Saudi companies in developing security and technology solutions and advancing digital transformation.
Organized by the Ministry of Interior in cooperation with Tuwaiq Academy, GSTS is produced by Tahaluf, with the Ministry of Education serving as Strategic Scientific Partner, Tahakom as Founding Partner, and Elm as Principal Partner.
Registration for participants from within and outside the Kingdom is available at gsts.sa.
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Axon Announces Body 5: Next-Generation Camera Built for the AI Era
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11 hours agoon
October 24, 2026By
Axon Body 5 delivers 25x the AI processing power of earlier-generation cameras, with upgraded connectivity, audio and battery life to support real-time situational awareness in the field
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Oct. 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Axon (Nasdaq: AXON), the global leader in public safety technology, today announced Axon Body 5, its newest body-worn camera designed to bring more powerful intelligence, connectivity and real-time support directly to officers in the field.
For years, Axon body cameras have helped agencies capture critical evidence and create greater transparency. Body 5 is built to help officers during the call, with information, assistance and backup on the spot.
“Officers shouldn’t have to choose between getting information and watching the scene. With Axon Body 5, they don’t,” said Rick Smith, Axon Founder and CEO. “They capture a license or document with the camera, keep their hands free and eyes up, and get information faster than writing it down and calling it in by radio. An officer fully engaged with the person in front of them, not down at a notepad, is a safer officer and a better-served community.”
Axon Body 5: Built for the AI Era
Built from the ground up for the AI era, Axon Body 5 delivers 25x the AI processing power than earlier generation Axon body cameras, alongside advancements in connectivity, audio, video and battery life. Together, these upgrades give the camera the physical power to run smarter AI features — both today and as new AI tools are developed in the future — while also making it more dependable for officers to use every day.
For the first time, Axon is also introducing two versions of its latest flagship camera: Axon Body 5 and Axon Body 5 Pro.
Both models feature several key advancements, including:
25x more processing power for AI: A powerful new computing architecture creates the capacity to support current and future AI features directly on the body camera.Enhanced video: Improved video captures clearer evidence across challenging environments, including better low-light performance.Improved connectivity: Seamless connectivity in urban and remote environments – and more precise location capability – helps officers, cameras and remote support teams stay connected when timely information matters most.Longer battery life: 20% more battery life than the previous generation helps keep the camera ready and connected throughout an officer’s shift.
The Axon Body 5 Pro will continue to gain new AI capabilities as they become available, growing along with the AI Era Plan. Additionally, new hardware features include:
A near-focus camera: An additional dedicated camera lens lets officers scan driver’s licenses to check status and search for wants or warrants in seconds, without returning to the patrol vehicle, with relevant information sent to Axon Fusus to support real-time operations.Front-facing speakers: Four additional speakers project even more powerful audio toward the person an officer is speaking with, helping real-time translations from Axon Assistant carry more clearly over heavy traffic or crowd noise. Additional memory: Extra space lets the camera run several AI tools at once, helping officers stay better informed and work faster.
Bringing More of Axon’s AI Era Into the Field
Axon Body 5 helps officers get more out of the Axon AI Era Plan by bringing smart tools right to the scene. Axon’s portfolio already supports public safety professionals across a growing range of tasks. For example, Draft One helps officers turn body-camera audio into high-quality report drafts and Axon Assistant provides voice-based information access and real-time translation.
Increasingly, Axon is also bringing AI into real-time operations.
Axon Guardian is a new category of AI features within the AI Era Plan that was specifically created to work with an officer’s field-based devices – starting with body cameras and in-car cameras – to improve safety. Guardian is designed to flag potential risks as situations unfold and create alerts when additional attention may be needed. Two of the first features include:
Escalation Detection: When an Axon Body 4 or Axon Body 5 camera is activated and recording, Guardian has the ability to detect potential conflicts in real time and create an alert in Axon Fusus. A human reviews the livestream and decides if additional support or action is needed.Approach Alert: When active on Axon Fleet 3, Guardian can detect if the door of a stopped vehicle opens and alert the officer through the in-car display and their body-worn camera.
Combined, Axon Body 5 and the expanding AI Era portfolio demonstrate the importance of AI as a critical resource to assist public safety professionals before, during and after an incident — reducing administrative burden, improving situational awareness and helping protect more lives.
Innovating Responsibly
Axon’s Responsible Innovation framework guides the development of all of its products. Designed with this in mind, Axon Body 5 and Guardian prioritize human oversight and maintain agency control over data. As a key part of the responsible innovation process, Axon’s independent Ethics and Equity Advisory Council was created to help responsibly develop and deploy new technologies with transparency, while aligning with community expectations.
General availability dates for Axon Body 5 and Axon Guardian will be announced soon. Product features and capabilities vary by configuration. For more information on Axon’s current products and services: Axon Product Catalog – Axon.com.
About Axon
Axon (Nasdaq: AXON) is the global leader in public safety technology supporting state, local, federal and international public safety agencies with technology designed to Protect Life. Complementing its mission, Axon’s growing Enterprise market focuses on protecting critical infrastructure and frontline workers across multiple industries including corporate security, hospitality, retail and healthcare. Founder-led since 1993, Axon builds products with transparency and responsibility. From TASER energy devices to today’s connected network of hardware – including cameras, drones, and robotics – cloud software, sensors, and AI-tools, the Axon ecosystem helps seamlessly protect people and places when it matters most. To ensure these technologies align with community expectations, Axon’s independent Ethics & Equity Advisory Council guides the ethical, inclusive, and accountable design of its products and services. Learn more about the EEAC and Axon’s Responsible Innovation framework at Axon Responsibility.
Non-Axon trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Axon, TASER and the Delta Logo are trademarks of Axon Enterprise, Inc., some of which are registered in the US and other countries. For more information, visit www.axon.com/legal. All rights reserved.
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In HelloNation, Custom Fabrication Expert Mark Coyle Explains a Common Mistake in Custom Aluminum Design
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12 hours agoon
October 24, 2026By
The article explains why smart geometry, not thicker walls, creates stronger, more efficient aluminum components.
ROCHESTER, N.Y., Oct. 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — What early design choice causes many custom aluminum projects to become heavier, costlier, or harder to manufacture? That question is addressed in a HelloNation article featuring insights from Custom Fabrication Expert Mark Coyle of American Custom Metals, Inc. in Rochester, New York, that outlines how misunderstanding aluminum behavior leads designers to rely on thick walls instead of stronger geometry.
The article begins by explaining that many people assume thicker walls automatically make aluminum parts stronger. It notes that aluminum does not respond to wall thickness the way steel does. Instead, its performance is shaped by how the metal flows through the extrusion die. The article states that custom aluminum design is more effective when profiles use ribs, chambers, and flanges to create stiffness without adding unnecessary weight. This guidance helps readers understand why adding material often increases cost without improving strength.
The article also highlights that thicker walls change how aluminum moves during extrusion. When heavy areas fill more slowly, the metal cools unevenly and can develop stress that only appears later. The HelloNation piece explains that well-balanced geometry keeps extrusion smooth and predictable. This consistency makes it easier to maintain dimensional accuracy across long production runs. By focusing on geometry, custom aluminum design avoids the problems that come with slow extrusion speeds and uneven cooling.
Another insight in the article centers on how ribs and internal supports influence stability. It describes how a thin wall supported by a properly placed rib often performs better than a thick wall with no reinforcement. This happens because the rib helps distribute load, improve stiffness, and guide the aluminum as it cools. The article explains that this structural approach makes custom aluminum design more efficient and gives designers more control over how the final part behaves under pressure.
The article also shows why early collaboration between designer and fabricator prevents costly changes. It states that a fabricator familiar with extrusion can catch potential issues before a die is built. Small adjustments to corners or transitions can remove weak points or improve metal flow. The article notes that this teamwork keeps the design aligned with real-world production. By working together early, both sides reduce the risk of redesigning the die after the first test run.
Machining is another area where the article explains how wall thickness affects performance. Features such as deep pockets or sharp internal angles may require slow feed rates or special tooling. When walls are thicker than needed, those areas can become difficult to machine cleanly. The article states that thoughtful custom aluminum design makes machining more predictable. Small changes, such as adding radiused edges or sizing features to match standard tools, help shorten cycle times and prevent tool wear.
Thermal behavior receives detailed attention as well. The article explains that aluminum retains heat differently depending on the mass of each section. Thicker walls hold heat longer, which increases the chance of distortion during extrusion, machining, or finishing. When a design uses geometry to create strength, the material cools more evenly. This reduces warping and helps long profiles stay aligned. The article notes that stable cooling is important for components that require a precise fit and consistent shape throughout an entire production run.
Cost is also a key topic in the article. It states that heavier profiles increase material use, extrusion time, and tooling needs. A custom aluminum design that relies on geometry instead of mass lowers material consumption and keeps the fabrication process efficient. The article explains that lighter parts are easier to handle, ship, and assemble. This saves money across multiple stages of production and supports long-term manufacturing efficiency.
The article also notes that smart custom aluminum design creates profiles that behave predictably during extrusion and machining. Smooth transitions, balanced wall dimensions, and structural features help reduce the chance of distortion or dimensional drift. These elements also lower scrap rates and support reliable performance. By using geometry instead of excess material, designers build parts that maintain strength without compromising manufacturability.
As the article concludes, it emphasizes that avoiding thick walls is one of the best ways to improve performance and lower cost. It states that the most dependable custom aluminum components come from designs that use structural features to strengthen the profile. When designers understand how aluminum behaves at each stage of extrusion and machining, they create parts that are strong, efficient, and consistent from batch to batch. This approach turns custom aluminum design into a predictable process rather than a series of uncertain adjustments.
A Common Mistake in Custom Aluminum Design features insights from Mark Coyle, Custom Fabrication Expert of Rochester, NY, in HelloNation.
About HelloNation
HelloNation is America’s Good News Network, a premier media platform built on the idea that good news travels faster when real people tell real stories. Through its community-focused publications and innovative “edvertising” approach, HelloNation delivers content that informs, inspires, and spotlights the leaders making a meaningful impact in their communities.
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