SEATTLE, May 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — What happens when a legendary actor and a world-renowned astrophysicist meet without a script?
Audiences are about to find out.

For one night only, cultural icon William Shatner and celebrated scientist Neil deGrasse Tyson will share the stage for “ROCKING” — a spontaneous, unscripted evening at Seattle‘s McCaw Hall on June 18, 2025. Expect raw insights, lively banter, and unpredictable moments as these two dynamic personalities collide live on stage.

Presented by FUTURE of SPACE — the creative force and producers behind the acclaimed Space2Sea Voyage of Legends — this exclusive event will showcase the duo’s unmistakable bond forged through exploration, debate, and discovery.

A Story of Discovery and Unlikely Bond
Following their shared journey on the Space2Sea Voyage of Legends expedition to Antarctica, Shatner and Tyson reunite for a night that promises to be raw, real, and unscripted. United by boundless curiosity and a passion for discovery, they have forged a dynamic and entertaining “bromance” — sparring like an old married couple, viewing the world through opposite lenses, and embodying the yin and yang, the left and right sides of the brain. Their connection is as thought-provoking as it is wildly entertaining.

Why “ROCKING”?
The title reflects more than movement — it symbolizes the energy and unpredictability of the evening. Shatner and Tyson will literally sit in rocking chairs as they engage in unscripted dialogue that promises to “rock the boat” with bold perspectives, challenge conventional thinking, and rock the audience with laughter and insight. In every way, this is a night designed to keep ideas — and the room — rocking.

“Watching William and Neil together is electric — they’re the ultimate yin and yang,” said Daniel Fox, Co-founder of FUTURE of SPACE. “One brings cosmic wonder, the other razor-sharp reason, and somehow they meet perfectly in the middle. That’s the magic of ROCKING: pure, unscripted chemistry that entertains as much as it enlightens.”

“This is more than a conversation — it’s a rare convergence of minds,” added Tristan Tanovan-Fox, CEO and Co-founder of FUTURE of SPACE. “When perspectives collide in real time, curiosity deepens, ideas evolve, and audiences witness the power of unscripted discovery.”

Beyond the Stage — A Mission to Inspire
Beyond the stage, FUTURE of SPACE is driven by purpose: to spark curiosity and inspire the next generation of explorers. In support of this mission, for every ticket purchased at $350 or more, one complimentary ticket will be donated to a student or young visionary.

For more information about this initiative, visit RockingWithBillAndNeil.com

Why This Event Is Generating National Buzz:

Unfiltered Icons: No scripts. No filters. Just unscripted debates, big ideas, and laughter.Historic First: Shatner and Tyson live, raw, and unrehearsed — a rare alignment of entertainment and intellect.Seattle Spotlight: Tyson’s deep connection to local fans makes this night extra meaningful.Inspiration with Impact: FUTURE of SPACE’s ticket initiative brings young minds directly into the conversation.

Event Details:

What: ROCKING with William Shatner & Neil deGrasse TysonWebsite: http://rockingwithbillandneil.comPresented by: FUTURE of SPACE (http://futureofspace.io)When: Wednesday, June 18, 2025 | 7:30 PMWhere: McCaw Hall | 321 Mercer St, Seattle, WATickets: Available now at Ticketmaster.com

Secure your tickets now to be part of a night destined to inspire, provoke, and captivate — long after the curtain falls.

About FUTURE of SPACE
FUTURE of SPACE is a pioneering platform that unites luminaries, innovators, and explorers across disciplines to ignite conversations about the future of humanity. Through experiences like the Space2Sea expeditions, FUTURE of SPACE creates unique intersections between science, storytelling, and human connection — inspiring audiences to embrace exploration not only beyond Earth, but within themselves.

Media Contact:
Daniel Fox
FUTURE of SPACE
media@futureofspace.io
604.202.7579

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Propelis family of brands created to serve wide range of client needs across the globe, with the packaging graphics and print solutions teams from SGS & Co and SGK combining into SGX

CHICAGO, May 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Two of the world’s most respected names in brand creative, packaging, print solutions, branded environments, and content production have officially joined forces. Today, SGS & Co and SGK announce the finalization of their merger to become the Propelis family of brands – a next-generation global agency designed to move brands forward with greater speed, clarity, and confidence.

With a combined legacy spanning more than 150 years, Propelis commences operations with 10,000 employees in 30+ countries, nearly $1 billion in annual sales, and a diverse client base of over 2,000 leading companies. Offering fully integrated solutions spanning creative, brand production, and technology, Propelis combines the strengths of SGK and SGS & Co into an unprecedented go-to-market ecosystem of talent, services and technology-enabled solutions for brands, retailers, and printers.

Clients will benefit through attentive local service in more markets, backed by a global delivery platform; by combined economies of scale; and through access to a larger, more diverse network of creative, production, and technology expertise. Furthermore, combined investments in cloud-smart, AI-enabled content and packaging automation technology will accelerate scaled delivery capabilities to help clients meet the rapidly growing consumer demand for all kinds of content.

The Propelis name symbolizes upward momentum, integration, and purposeful innovation. To bring focused expertise to every stage of the brand journey, Propelis will deliver its integrated solutions through a family of specialist brands:

SGX – industry-leading packaging graphic production, flexo plate, rotogravure cylinder, and metal deco solutions that combine the rich history and unique expertise of SGK and SGSMarks & Equator – delivering creative, strategy, digital commerce, experiential marketing, engineering, and creative content productionCollide – experts in store signage; large format, digital, and sheetfed printing; packaging mockups, influencer kits, and samples; fabrication; merchandising; and distribution5Flow – unified, cloud-smart platforms powering content and packaging automation and workflows

Gary Kohl, formerly President of SGK, has been appointed CEO of Propelis. Matt Gresge, previously CEO of SGS & Co, will serve as Executive Chairman of the Board.

Gary Kohl said: “This is a defining moment for our industry, our clients, and our people. I’m thrilled to be leading Propelis, the new entity created from the recently completed merger of SGK and SGS & Co. With exponentially greater resources, expanded global reach, and a world-class team united around a single vision, we are entering this next chapter with purpose and momentum. From day one, our focus is clear: to meet the evolving go-to-market needs of our clients faster, better, and more efficiently, while envisioning new, creative ways for their brands to build stronger consumer connections.”

Matt Gresge added: “The formation of Propelis is a bold step into the future of our industry. We’re building something new: a unified, agile agency model that is uniquely equipped to solve our clients’ biggest challenges and drive meaningful change in how brands engage with their customers. With our combined capabilities, Propelis is poised to become the go-to global partner for brands that want to lead with creativity, move with precision, and grow with purpose.”

Through SGX, Marks, Equator, Collide, and 5Flow, the Propelis family of brands will continue to serve clients across industries, including CPG, food and beverage, personal care and beauty, retail and private label, technology, sports and entertainment culture, and travel and hospitality, with the agility, creativity, and global scale needed to lead in today’s dynamic, fast-moving market.

To learn more, visit: www.propelis.com.

ABOUT PROPELIS
Propelis is a go-to-market ecosystem that enables marketers to move their brands forward with greater speed, clarity, and confidence. Our broad range of integrated solutions include brand creative, packaging, print solutions, branded environments, and content production. Services are delivered through our family of brands: SGX, Marks, Equator, Collide, and 5Flow. With a combined legacy spanning more than 150 years, Propelis commences operations with 10,000 employees in 30+ countries, nearly $1 billion in annual sales, and a diverse client base of over 2,000 leading companies. For more information about Propelis, visit propelis.com.

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Internal disconnects, poor visibility, and misaligned priorities leave organizations vulnerable to costly API security incidents

SINGAPORE, May 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Akamai Technologies (NASDAQ: AKAM), the cybersecurity and cloud computing company that powers and protects business online, today released the latest 2025 API Security Impact Study, an in-depth Asia-Pacific study exploring the hidden vulnerabilities, financial impacts, and operational challenges caused by application programming interface (API) security incidents in the region’s largest economies. Based on the study, despite a growing awareness of API vulnerabilities, the commitment to API security from senior leadership and security teams across the region has not kept pace, resulting in costly API attacks that underscore the urgent need to reach a consensus on where API security fits into their cybersecurity priorities.

The study, which surveyed more than 800 IT and security professionals across China, India, Japan, and Australia, paints a stark picture of the escalating risks enterprises face from insecure APIs. With APIs now the backbone of modern digital infrastructure, 85% of organizations in the region reported at least one API-related security incident in the past 12 months. The financial impact is equally concerning, with the average estimated cost of API security incidents reaching more than US$580,000 across the surveyed markets. However, many enterprises still lack visibility into their API ecosystems and the sensitive data they expose.

“APIs have become mission-critical, powering everything from mobile banking to connected vehicles. But our research shows that organizations across Asia-Pacific are struggling to secure them,” said Reuben Koh, Director of Security Technology & Strategy, Akamai Technologies, Asia-Pacific & Japan. “It is crucial for organizations to reach a consensus on the root cause, impact, and priority levels of API security incidents so that they can implement holistic security strategies to protect critical APIs from development to runtime.”

Key findings for Asia-Pacific:

China leads in API security prioritization, but gaps remain: Chinese respondents were the only group to rank “securing APIs from threat actors” as their top cybersecurity priority. However, cost perceptions varied widely, with C-suite executives estimating API incident costs at CN¥3.75 million (US$517,000) and front-line security staff estimating it closer to CN¥6.7 million (US$925,000).India reveals sharp internal disconnects: While 77% of Indian C-suite leaders claimed to have full API inventories, only 41% of AppSec professionals agreed. This disconnect extends to sensitive data awareness, with just 11% of AppSec teams confident that they know which APIs return sensitive data.Japan deprioritizes API risks despite industry exposure: API security ranked just fourth on the country’s cybersecurity priority list, even as 96% of organizations in energy and retail industries reported recent API incidents. Japanese AppSec teams cited reputational damage with boards and executives as the top consequence.Australia hit hardest by incidents, but slowest to respond: Australia saw the highest incident rate (95%) and incurred significant financial impacts (AU$493,000 on average) yet had the lowest percentage of organizations regularly conducting comprehensive API vulnerability testing (6%).

A disconnect between risk and response
Across all four countries, the study reveals a critical gap between perception and reality:

C-suite awareness is high, but operational visibility is low: 92% of APAC executives said their organizations experienced an API incident in the past 12 months, but only 37% of all respondents could confirm that they know which APIs expose sensitive data.Testing remains inconsistent: Despite high incident rates, only a small percentage of respondents across the region reported real-time API testing, with China at 22%, India at 15%, Japan at 11%, and Australia at 6%.

These disconnects reflect a broader challenge: Organizations are deploying APIs faster than they can secure them, creating fertile ground for attackers. “The problem is no longer theoretical. API abuse is happening right now, with real financial and reputational costs,” added Koh. “Leadership teams must close the gap with security and AppSec professionals working closer together and invest in the right tools, processes, and alignment to protect this critical technology.

Compliance wake-up call
The study also found that while the majority of organizations factor API security into their compliance programs, few are doing so holistically. Only 41% incorporate APIs into risk assessments, and just 40% factor APIs into reporting requirements. Japan also lagged behind other countries in the region in recognizing API-related compliance requirements, with 22% stating that they do not factor API security into their compliance efforts.

From China’s Data Security Law to Australia’s Consumer Data Right regulation, the need to account for API risks in compliance and security frameworks is growing rapidly. As APIs become the connective tissue of digital business, securing them requires a deliberate, end-to-end approach. The study offers recommendations that organizations across Asia-Pacific should prioritize to build lasting resilience, including undertaking a full inventory of APIs, regular testing to ensure APIs are coded correctly, implementing runtime detection to differentiate between “normal” and “abnormal” API activity, and more.

To access the in-depth research, download the full study.

About Akamai

Akamai is the cybersecurity and cloud computing company that powers and protects business online. Our market-leading security solutions, superior threat intelligence, and global operations team provide defense in depth to safeguard enterprise data and applications everywhere. Akamai’s full-stack cloud computing solutions deliver performance and affordability on the world’s most distributed platform. Global enterprises trust Akamai to provide the industry-leading reliability, scale, and expertise they need to grow their business with confidence. Learn more at akamai.com and akamai.com/blog, or follow Akamai Technologies on X and LinkedIn.

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