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DDN Recognized as the Safe and Efficient Choice for AI At-Scale with 2024 AI Breakthrough Award

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DDN AI400X2 Turbo Acknowledged for Accelerating Generative AI and Large Language
Model Adoption in Globally Recognized Annual Awards Program

CHATSWORTH, Calif. , July 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — DDN®, the global leader in artificial intelligence (AI) and multi-cloud data management solutions, today announced that it has earned its fourth “AI Hardware Innovation Award,” resulting in five consecutive annual award recognitions in the prestigious AI Breakthrough Awards program. For the past seven years, AI Breakthrough, a leading market intelligence organization, has recognized the top companies, technologies, and products in the AI market globally.

This year, DDN was commended for the newest addition to its industry-leading AI solutions portfolio that serves various industries by efficiently unlocking the full capabilities of customers’ GPU-based infrastructure, the AI400X2 Turbo. Introduced at the beginning of 2024, the AI400X2 Turbo builds on the strength of DDN’s trusted and proven AI appliances and was specifically developed for the most demanding AI customers, like GPU clouds, national AI cloud providers and generative AI developers.

“As organizations continue to amplify their AI applications and expand data capacity, they need solutions that can handle these massive workloads at an even faster rate,” said Steve Johansson, managing director, AI Breakthrough. “DDN’s AI400X2 Turbo supplies faster performance and expanded connectivity options, leading to increased efficiency of AI frameworks and software libraries, and high-performing GPUs. We’re so pleased to recognize the AI400X2 Turbo with our ‘AI Hardware Innovation Award!'”

Accelerating production AI applications for data centers and the cloud by 10x over comparable AI storage solutions at a fraction of the power, the AI400X2 Turbo delivers more AI training time to GPU clusters, enhancing data center profitability and ROI by 30%. The increase in hardware performance in the AI400X2 Turbo is complemented by DDN’s software optimizations that streamline data movement through all parts of the AI infrastructure stack from the storage, through the network, to the GPUs, and directly into applications. These significant efficiency gains contribute to both lower costs and better predictive capabilities. 

“Data storage is a vital aspect in driving AI infrastructure and software libraries, businesses require the highest quality in their technology investments to increase efficiency and performance in their workloads,” shared Jyothi Swaroop, chief marketing officer, DDN. “DDN’s fifth consecutive AI Breakthrough Awards win is a testament to the solutions we provide to advance AI adoption. We are honored to receive the 2024 award recognition for the DDN AI400X2 Turbo as this appliance was specifically created to accelerate efficiency, performance and power for massive GPU clouds, large-scale Gen AI and large language models.”

This year’s AI Breakthrough program attracted more than 5,000 nominations from over 20 different countries throughout the world, in categories such as Generative AI, Computer Vision, AIOps, Deep Learning, Robotics, Natural Language Processing, industry specific AI applications, and many more. A list of all the featured winners for the 2024 AI Breakthrough Awards can be found here: AI Breakthrough 2024 Award Winners.

About AI Breakthrough
Part of Tech Breakthrough, a leading market intelligence and recognition platform for global technology innovation and leadership, the AI Breakthrough Awards program is devoted to honoring excellence in Artificial Intelligence technologies, services, companies and products. The AI Breakthrough Awards provide public recognition for the achievements of AI companies and products in categories including Generative AI, Machine Learning, AI Platforms, Robotics, Business Intelligence, AI Hardware, Computer Vision and more. For more information visit AIBreakthroughAwards.com.

About DDN
DDN is a leading global provider of data storage and data management solutions at scale. We accelerate AI and High Performance Computing workflows and applications in data centers, private and public clouds, and at the edge. Thanks to our technology, over 11,000 customers realize significant efficiencies in their GPU and CPU compute farms, substantially reducing their data center power consumption and footprint. Utilizing highly optimized flash technology and AI-enabled software, our products power some of the largest and most demanding customers in the world in fields such as autonomous driving, AI chatbots, healthcare, financial services, manufacturing, energy, government, public sector, and research institutions, as well as generative AI and data analytics applications. Explore our offerings further at ddn.com.

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©2024 All rights reserved. Tech Breakthrough LLC does not endorse any vendor, product or service depicted in our recognition programs, and does not advise technology users to select only those vendors with award designations. Tech Breakthrough LLC recognition consists of the opinions of the Tech Breakthrough LLC organization and should not be construed as statements of fact. Tech Breakthrough LLC disclaims all warranties, expressed or implied, with respect to this recognition program, including any warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. DDN is a trademark or registered trademark owned by DataDirect Networks. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

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TMGM Enters Esports Through New Collaboration with OG Esports as Official Global Partner

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SYDNEY, June 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — TMGM today announced a new collaboration with OG Esports, marking TMGM’s first esports campaign. As the Official CFD Partner of OG’s Dota 2 and Counter-Strike 2 teams, TMGM will engage esports audiences through fan-focused digital activations, exclusive rewards and branded content.

The collaboration reflects TMGM’s commitment to engaging digitally native audiences through performance-driven communities. The initiative highlights similarities between competitive gaming and financial markets, where preparation, precision, speed and resilience drive success.

“Success, whether in financial markets or competitive gaming, is built on preparation, resilience and the ability to adapt in a fast-changing environment. These qualities are deeply embedded in both TMGM and OG Esports,” said Nick Yang, Chief Commercial Officer of TMGM.

“We are pleased to collaborate with an organisation that has built a strong reputation within the esports industry, and we look forward to delivering meaningful experiences that resonate with audiences around the world.”

Throughout the campaign, fans can look forward to cashback rewards, signed OG Dota 2 and Counter-Strike 2 team jerseys, branded content and social media activations.

TMGM’s presence will be integrated across OG’s website, social channels and streaming platforms.

Through the collaboration, TMGM aims to deliver meaningful experiences and lasting value to OG’s global community.

“OG has a global fanbase that deserves the very best experiences. That’s why we’ve partnered with TMGM. As a leading CFD trading platform, TMGM will offer our community new ways to engage both through trading and unique OG experiences. We’re proud to support TMGM’s first step into esports and look forward to building a strong partnership that delivers lasting value for our fans,” said Xavier Oswald, Chief Executive Officer of OG Esports.

About TMGM

Founded in 2013 in Sydney, Australia, TMGM Group is the Official Regional Partner of Chelsea Football Club. As a broker providing global financial product trading, TMGM is regulated by ASIC(Australia), VFSC (Vanuatu), FSC Mauritius, and FSA (Seychelles).

Disclaimer: Investing in leveraged products carries high risks and is not suitable for all investors. You have no interest in the underlying asset. Read the Client Agreement and other disclosure documents set forth on our website. The above information is provided by TMGM Group (Trademax Australia Limited, ABN 76 162 331 311, AFSL 436416, Trademax Global Markets (SE) Limited, FSA licence number SD224, Trademax Global Limited, VFSC 40356 & Trademax Global Markets (International) Pty Ltd, Company No. 195323, Mauritius Investment Dealer Licence No. GB22201012). 

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Huawei Expands Health and Fitness Ecosystem on HUAWEI WATCH FIT 5 Series, Deepening Commitment to Women’s Wellbeing

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New app partnerships with Life: Period Tracker, Clue, and The Ginger Club signal growing momentum for third-party developers building on Huawei’s wearable platform

LONDON, June 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Huawei announced the continued expansion of its health and fitness app ecosystem on the newly launched HUAWEI WATCH FIT 5 Series, reinforcing its strategy to build an open, partner-driven platform that delivers meaningful everyday value to users. The latest additions include Life: Period Tracker, the globally recognized women’s health app; Clue, the #1 women-led  period and cycle tracker; and The Ginger Club, a running community founded around women’s physiology, bringing advanced cycle tracking, data-driven health insights, and personalized training directly to the wrist.

The applications are available through HUAWEI AppGallery across all models of the HUAWEI WATCH FIT 5 Series. They reflect a broader ambition: to attract best-in-class app developers to Huawei’s wearable ecosystem and give them the platform, data integrations, and user reach to build health experiences that genuinely improve daily life.

A Platform Built Around Women’s Health

With women’s health being a clear strategic priority, Huawei’s ecosystem team has worked closely with partners to ensure the HUAWEI WATCH FIT 5 Series goes beyond step counting. Life: Period Tracker allows users to log cycle data, symptoms, mood, and flow level directly from the watch, discreetly and without reaching for a phone.

For users seeking deeper analysis, Clue’s integration with the Huawei Health app brings sleep data and body temperature readings from the watch into cycle analysis, supporting more personalized and data-driven health insights. Available with a Clue Plus subscription, the integration allows users to make the most of the data their watch already captures.  

From Wrist Data to Intelligent Coaching

The Ginger Club, founded by renowned running coach Candela Pérez, takes the ecosystem’s women’s health focus into athletic performance. With a Ginger Club subscription, training plans, from 5K to marathon, are designed around menstrual cycle phases. In addition, through seamless syncing with the HUAWEI WATCH FIT 5 Series, the app draws on real-time pace, heart rate, and recovery data to guide users on when to push and when to rest, enabling the watch to become a genuine coaching companion.

These partnerships illustrate the growing appeal of Huawei’s wearable platform: lightweight, all-day wear design enables higher data continuity and more engaged users, delivering a compelling proposition for developers looking to reach people in the real moments of their lives.

An Open Ecosystem Invitation

To celebrate the launch, new HUAWEI WATCH FIT 5 Series buyers will receive an exclusive three-month premium subscription, valued at €15, to Life: Period Tracker at no cost, and a 3-month free trial to Clue Plus, as part of Huawei’s commitment to making its ecosystem genuinely rewarding from day one.

For developers and health brands, the path to collaboration is open: whether through Health Kit integration or native app development for HUAWEI AppGallery, Huawei provides the tools, APIs, and go-to-market support to bring compelling wearable experiences to market. On top of this, the HUAWEI WATCH FIT 5 Series also supports contactless payments with Curve Pay, as well as access to Huawei MultiPass, including Huawei Health+ membership and exclusive benefits from popular sports, fitness, and lifestyle apps such as komoot, Naviki, URUNN and FIIT.

Developers and health brands interested in building for Huawei’s wearable platform are encouraged to explore partnership opportunities through the Huawei Developer Portal at https://developer.huawei.com/consumer/en/.

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HDC 2026 Global Eco Summit: Huawei Ecosystem Fuels Partners’ Growth in China and Cross-Border Success

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DONGGUAN, China, June 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — At the HDC 2026 Global Eco Summit, Huawei convened global ecosystem partners, brands, and developers to explore how its innovative technologies are reshaping digital interaction in an increasingly interconnected, multi-device world. Spanning luxury retail, tourism, financial services, and digital platforms, the summit highlighted how enterprises are leveraging Huawei’s ecosystem to drive innovation and business growth, with key partners sharing real-world collaboration cases and practical insights.

China Market Mastery: AI-Powered Audience Insights and Story-Driven Strategies for Scalable Brand Growth

Huawei’s ecosystem has established itself as a powerful platform enabling brands to navigate the China market with precision and creativity. Leveraging Petal Ads’ advanced AI capabilities and rich consumer insights, brands access multi-dimensional audience portraits, real-time behavioral signals, and omnichannel measurement tools. The ecosystem also provides access to affluent consumer segments, including over 22 million yearly outbound travelers — 76% of whom belong to middle-to-high consumption groups with strong interest in luxury goods, technology, and premium lifestyles.

A global leading luxury house demonstrated how these capabilities translate into meaningful China growth. To connect with high-net-worth consumers, the brand partnered with Huawei to leverage Petal Ads’ precision targeting, reaching premium audiences including foldable device users with immersive splash screen visuals optimized for Huawei devices. The campaigns generated tens of millions of impressions and strong click-through rates. The partnership has since expanded into experiential collaborations and in-store initiatives, blending the brand’s heritage with Huawei’s intelligent technology.

A Southeast Asian national tourism board showed how China-market strategy becomes more effective when media, content, devices, and offline experiences are connected. This collaboration leveraged Petal Ads, Huawei Wearables, SkyTone, and offline retail experiences to create a 360-degree immersive travel journey for Chinese consumers — including customized watch faces featuring destination mascots and KOL collaborations. The campaign generated hundreds of millions of exposures, significantly lifted brand awareness, and solidified the destination as a top choice for Chinese outbound travelers.

Expanding Global Horizons: Overseas Partners Strengthen Huawei’s Global Ecosystem

As cross-border travel and consumption grow, overseas partners are increasingly engaging with Huawei’s ecosystem to deliver seamless, locally relevant experiences for users abroad, embedding essential services such as ticketing, payments, and connectivity directly into users’ daily digital lives.

A leading Hong Kong ticketing platform partnered with Huawei to redefine cross-border event and travel experiences for Chinese outbound travelers. Leveraging Huawei’s hybrid architecture, localized support, and Huawei Login capabilities, the platform built a high-performance, cross-device application for concerts, sports events, and travel services across Hong Kong and Asia. Beyond ticketing, the integration spans the full travel journey: users can book tickets, navigate to venues via Petal Maps, and stay connected via SkyTone — all within Huawei’s ecosystem — transforming standalone transactions into continuous, connected travel moments.

BonusFlaş, Garanti BBVA’s digital payment and smart wallet platform and one of Türkiye’s leading digital payment solutions, demonstrated how Huawei’s ecosystem enables seamless and secure transactions. Through this partnership, BonusFlaş enabled NFC-based contactless payments on HUAWEI WATCH 5, HUAWEI WATCH GT 6 series, and other NFC-supported wearables, allowing users to make secure, one-tap payments at millions of POS terminals across Türkiye directly from their wrists. BonusFlaş’s upgraded platform brought together cards, digital payments, exclusive campaigns, and favorite brands in a single, user-friendly interface, expanding its user base and setting a new standard for fintech-wearable collaboration in Türkiye.

Forging a Connected Future Together

The HDC 2026 Global Eco Summit reaffirmed Huawei’s role as an open, collaborative global bridge, connecting brands, developers, and consumers to drive shared growth. As cross-border commerce and travel expand, Huawei stands ready to empower partners with its innovative technologies and expansive ecosystem. Huawei invites all global brands, developers, and ecosystem partners to join together building a fully connected, intelligent world that turns cross-border challenges into opportunities.

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