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RICOH Hong Kong announces grand opening of the “MITS” IT managed services center

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Integrating Ricoh’s AI Technology to provide all-inclusive IT and equipment support

Deepening the DaaS solution to offer more flexible solutions for customers

HONG KONG, Aug. 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Ricoh Hong Kong officially announces the launch of its upgraded “MITS” comprehensive professional technical and equipment support service based on Ricoh’s AI system. Integrating the Group’s 7×24 Regional Operation Center, it provides full-time network management services and support. Furthermore, Ricoh has deepened its all-in-one “DaaS (Device-as-a-Service) solution”, providing enterprises with flexible and convenient computer equipment, technical support and professional IT management. DaaS empowers enterprises to focus on business expansion and unlocking new market opportunities.

Leveraging its expertise in smart office technologies, Ricoh has adopted the international security management system standard ISO 27001 certification, ensuring the security of enterprises’ important data. Ricoh has also committed to providing a wide range of innovative solutions, focusing on network defense and keeping up with the development of AI. This initiative aims to improve the network security level for enterprise customers, while integrating AI systems to achieve more efficient digital business development.

“Artificial intelligence (AI) has become a mainstream development direction,” said Mr. Ricky Chong, Managing Director of Ricoh Hong Kong. “We have been dedicated to developing AI technologies in recent years, with the aim of helping our colleagues enhance their work efficiency. Our ‘MITS’ IT Managed Services Center is equipped with AI-powered analysis and monitoring capabilities, which will elevate the cybersecurity and overall technological efficiency of small and medium-sized enterprises. With the upgrade to our MITS+ service, we hope to enable Hong Kong’s small and medium-sized enterprises to focus on business expansion with confidence, even in the face of limited resources and IT personnel.”

Ricoh Comprehensively Upgrades MITS to Provide Professional IT Support

As the digital era evolves, enterprises require the latest computer equipment and IT technologies to capture opportunities and run their operations effectively. Ricoh’s upgraded MITS+ service integrates the company’s self-developed “Large Language Model” and “Retrieval-Augmented Generation” intelligent work assistants into the system, adding enterprise customer information to the AI system. This allows MITS+ engineers to quickly obtain customer device information and provide efficient professional IT support to enterprises. Customers only need to notify Ricoh through the MITS app, service hotline, or WhatsApp, and the professional MITS team will be quickly dispatched to provide technical support. Based on internal data, over 90% of our customers received assistance from our professional technical personnel within 30 minutes.”

Furthermore, MITS+ provides unlimited remote services and comprehensive monitoring for enterprise customers. When the system detects potential issues, it will automatically create a service request; the technical team will then directly contact the customer and provide remote support to promptly resolve the IT issue. Customers can also schedule field service from the MITS team to quickly address any IT-related issues. The MITS+ service provides customers with monthly reports, tracking key indicators such as disk usage, computer hardware specifications, and system status, helping customers to optimize processes, demonstrate value, and make informed IT decisions.

Teaming up with partners: launching a one-stop professional “DaaS Program” equipment supply model to build smart workplaces

In addition of providing comprehensive “MITS+” professional IT technical support, Ricoh has partnered with leading companies across various industries. They include Asia’s top cybersecurity firm Blackpanda, and global leading communication technology company Cisco, to provide enterprises with flexible, intelligent, and high-quality computer equipment, as well as highly-secure network management.

Furthermore, Ricoh has also launched a one-stop professional “DaaS (Device-as-a-Service) Solution” equipment supply model with various leading companies, including the pioneering “Mac™ + MITS DaaS Program” and the acclaimed “Windows™ + MITS DaaS Program”. Ricoh has also introduced the new “Samsung + MITS DaaS Program” as part of “Windows™ + MITS DaaS Program. These programs provide enterprises with the most suitable equipment leasing services, as well as comprehensive “MITS” professional technical and equipment support trial services, to help create smart workplaces. Enterprises can now flexibly rent the latest models of Apple Mac™ Books or Windows™ devices by subscribing to a monthly service to enjoy the benefits of using the latest equipment and technologies. After using the trial services, customers can elect to fully upgrade to the comprehensive “MITS+” professional IT technical and equipment support service, without having to worry about software upgrades and maintenance. The MITS team will provide regular maintenance and equipment replacement to ensure that employees always have high-performance computer support for their work.

About Ricoh Hong Kong Limited

Established in 1963, Ricoh Hong Kong Limited focuses on digital services and office solutions. Entering the era of digital transformation, Ricoh’s Four Areas of Expertise include Hybrid Workplace, Digital Workflow & Automation, Cloud & IT Infrastructure, and Cybersecurity. Ricoh has been actively advocating corporate evolution in recent years, accompanied by digital services and four customer values: Simplifying Complexity, Uncovering Hidden Opportunities, Overcoming Obstacles, and Embracing Diversity, bringing people and technology together, so companies can focus on forward.

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AFP Launches No Code AI for Finance Certificate to Upskill Finance Teams

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New certificate empowers financial professionals with real-world AI skills that don’t require programming expertise

ROCKVILLE, Md., April 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The Association for Financial Professionals (AFP) announced the launch of its No Code AI for Finance Certificate Program. Taught by an AI expert with a background in finance and operations, the virtual on-demand program goes beyond theory, providing practical applications of AI in finance.

Key takeaways

Practical curriculum: The certificate course, developed through feedback from finance practitioners, provides hands-on exercises and lessons on building a data foundation, training and interpreting machine learning models, generating insights with generative AI and embedding ethics in AI adoptionSelf-paced learning: Once registered for the certificate, eight hours of on-demand content across four modules are available in AFP Learn.Professional recognition: The certificate course is eligible for 9.6 CTP, FPAC and CCM Credits and provides a Digital Badge and printable certificate upon successful completion.

Why it matters
The finance function is at a critical turning point. Data volumes are growing while finance professionals are increasingly being asked to do more with less. The No Code AI for Finance Certificate equips teams to scale their impact by automating labor-intensive workflows and speeding up processes while maintaining accuracy.

Comprehensive curriculum
The certificate program includes four modules that are tailored to the specific needs of finance professionals:

Data Foundations for Trustworthy Finance Analytics: Learn about decision cycles AI can shorten, mitigation tactics for AI hallucinations, and the difference between supervised, unsupervised and generative tasks.Understanding the Full Machine Learning Process and Its Results: Learn to frame finance machine learning problems correctly, choose and defend the right success metrics for each task and translate model results into business-ready insights.Generative AI for Finance: Smarter Questions, Faster Insights: Learn to write prompts for GenAI, generate and refine GenAI-supported data-prep code, pressure test insights with GenAI and apply guardrails for GenAI.From AI Capability to Adoption & Ethics by Design: Learn to select and prioritize a first AI pilot, design an operating cadence, draft an ethics and risk control sheet, and define ROI and adoption KPIs.

Each module includes downloadable assets to help learners apply the lessons to their day-to-day work.

Key quote
“At AFP, we recognized a clear need for training that addresses finance-specific applications of AI. This certificate acts as a bridge to connect financial professionals to the transformative power of AI, ensuring they remain the indispensable strategic partners their organizations require,” said Pat Culkin, President & CEO of AFP.

Ready to lead AI adoption in your finance team?
Enroll in the certificate program and begin working toward the No Code AI for Finance Certificate.

FAQs
Who should enroll in this certificate program?
The program is designed for financial professionals at all levels looking to integrate AI into their workflows.

Are there any prerequisites for the course?
There are no prerequisites for this course. It is accessible to professionals of all technical backgrounds. No coding knowledge is required.

How is the course delivered?
The course consists of eight hours of on-demand content across four modules, which can be completed at the learner’s own pace.

How much does it cost to enroll in the certificate program?
The certificate program is $295 for AFP members and $495 for non-members.

About AFP®
Headquartered outside of Washington, D.C., and located regionally in Singapore, the Association for Financial Professionals (AFP) is the professional society committed to advancing the success of treasury and finance members and their organizations. Established and administered by AFP, the Certified Treasury Professional and Certified Corporate FP&A Professional credentials set standards of excellence in treasury and finance. Each year, AFP hosts the largest networking conference worldwide for about 7,000 corporate financial professionals.

Media contact
Joe Hodanich
Senior Director, Digital Strategy & Content
Association for Financial Professionals
Email: jhodanich@financialprofessionals.org

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KT Corp. Files 2025 Annual Report on Form 20-F

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SEOUL, South Korea, April 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — KT Corporation (NYSE: KT), South Korea’s largest integrated telecom and digital platform service provider, announced that it has filed its Form 20- F Annual Report on April 29th, 2026 for the year ended December 31, 2025 with the Securities and Exchange Commission of the United States. The report can be accessed on KT’s English website at https://corp.kt.com/eng in the Investors section under Business Report as well as the SEC’s Edgar database at www.sec.gov. Shareholders may also request a hard copy of the Form 20-F Annual Report that includes audited financial statements of 2025, free of charge, by sending an e-mail to the Company’s IR department at ktir@kt.com.

About KT Corporation (KRX: 030200; NYSE: KT)

KT Corporation is the leading integrated telecommunications and platform service provider based in South Korea. Principal services include mobile, Broadband, IPTV, B2B communications, and fixed-line telephony. The Company has industry-leading market presence in Broadband, media services, and fixed-line telephony by maintaining the No.1 market share positions. Also, the Company is the No.1 player in B2B communications and offers a wide range of digital transformation services (DC, Cloud, AI, etc.). Additionally, the Company possesses a well-balanced portfolio of diverse subsidiaries focusing on media/content, financial services, real estate developments, and commerce industries.

Forward-Looking Statements

This communication contains “forward-looking statements” that are based on our current expectations, assumptions, estimates and projections about us and the industries in which we operate. The forward-looking statements are subject to various risks and uncertainties. Generally, these forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as “anticipate,” “believe,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intend,” “project,” “should,” and similar expressions. Those statements include, among other things, the discussions of our business strategy and expectations concerning our market position, future operations, margins, profitability, liquidity and capital resources. We caution you that reliance on any forward-looking statement involves risks and uncertainties, and that although we believe that the assumptions on which our forward-looking statements are based are reasonable, any of those assumptions could prove to be inaccurate, and, as a result, the forward-looking statements based on those assumptions could be incorrect. The uncertainties in this regard include, but are not limited to, those identified in the risk factors discussed above. In light of these and other uncertainties, you should not conclude that we will necessarily achieve any plans and objectives or projected financial results referred to in any of the forward-looking statements. We do not undertake to release the results of any revisions of these forward-looking statements to reflect future events or circumstances.

IR department:
+82-70-4193-4036
ktir@kt.com

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SK TELECOM CO. LTD. FILES ITS ANNUAL REPORT ON FORM 20-F

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SEOUL, South Korea, April 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — On April 29, 2026, SK Telecom Co., Ltd. filed its Annual Report on Form 20-F for the year ended December 31, 2025 with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. The 2025 Annual Report on Form 20-F can be viewed on www.sktelecom.com, as well as from the website of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission at www.sec.gov. Printed copies of SK Telecom’s complete audited financial statements (including footnotes) as of and for the year ended December 31, 2025 can be requested, free of charge, by written request to skt.ir@sk.com.

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