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Persistent Advances Data Privacy and AI-Driven Business Transformation with the Acquisition of Arrka

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PUNE, India, Sept. 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Persistent Systems (BSE: 533179) (NSE: PERSISTENT), a global pioneer in Digital Engineering and Enterprise Modernization, today announced the intent to acquire Arrka, a Pune-based company renowned for its decade-long data privacy expertise, its pioneering Data Privacy Management platform and growing expertise in AI governance. This strategic acquisition significantly enhances Persistent’s AI-led, platform-driven services and strengthens its ability to provide comprehensive offerings in digital governance, including data privacy, AI governance, and cybersecurity, among others. With Arrka’s expertise, Persistent will help clients accelerate their transformation journeys while ensuring ethical, responsible, and compliant AI.

With the widespread adoption of AI, implementing and managing digital governance in general and data privacy and responsible AI are taking center stage for enterprises across industries. Persistent is addressing the opportunities in AI through strategic investments in innovative platforms like SASVA™, an in-house cutting-edge platform using generative and deterministic AI, as well as through tuck-in acquisitions such as that of Starfish Associates, to strengthen its position in AI-powered Contact Center and Unified Communications. The integration of Arrka is a critical component in scaling Persistent’s AI practice and addressing the rising demand for digital governance. It is a key to the Company’s strategy to deliver responsible, ethical, and comprehensive platform-driven digital solutions.

Arrka’s Data Privacy Management platform enables organizations to manage their data privacy risks and comply with multi-jurisdictional legal and regulatory requirements in an integrated manner. Persistent will integrate and significantly broaden Arrka’s offerings to establish deep capabilities across the digital governance and trust domain, including:

AI Governance and Ethics: Equipping organizations to implement and manage AI risks, ensuring trust and governance across their AI initiatives.Data Privacy: Scaling Arrka’s Data Privacy expertise to help businesses enhance and mature their ability to comply with multiple privacy laws and regulations in a holistic manner.Privacy in AI Product Engineering: Offering privacy-by-design capabilities that help embed ethical and trustworthy practices into AI development, thus ensuring transparent and explainable systems.Consent and Rights Management: Developing tailored solutions for managing user consent, handling data subject rights requests, and ensuring transparency in data processing across multiple platforms and jurisdictions.AI Systems Auditing and Compliance Management: Offering continuous compliance and auditing solutions to ensure comprehensive monitoring of AI systems.

Sandeep Kalra, Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director, Persistent: 

“Arrka’s acquisition perfectly aligns with our vision to deliver AI-driven services that fuel innovation and ensure data privacy, ethics, and compliance at every stage. By integrating Arrka’s expertise with our AI-led, platform-driven services strategy, we are empowering businesses to innovate responsibly while managing risk and compliance more effectively. Their mature frameworks and Data Privacy Management platform provide a scalable foundation to ensure this new capability is platform-driven and embeds governance from the outset, which is now critical for successful AI implementations. We’re delighted to welcome Shivangi and her talented team as we strengthen our digital governance and data privacy offerings and shape the future of responsible AI together.”

Shivangi Nadkarni, Co-Founder, Arrka: 

“The acquisition by Persistent catapults Arrka onto the global stage. With the strength and resources of Persistent, we now have the opportunity to go from what has been a specialist, boutique business working with select long-term clients in India, to expanding our footprint into global markets and deepening our expertise rapidly in multiple areas of digital governance. Moreover, this has come at an opportune time, just when this domain is experiencing significant growth globally with the rise of AI. The Arrka team is excited by the opportunities ahead.”

Chirag Mehta, Vice President and Principal Analyst, Constellation Research: 

“As customers accelerate their adoption of AI, the urgency to address data privacy and compliance challenges has never been greater. Persistent’s acquisition of Arrka strengthens its AI-led, platform-first approach, empowering customers to confidently pursue their business goals while tackling these critical security concerns head-on.”

About Persistent

Persistent Systems (BSE & NSE: PERSISTENT) is a global services and solutions company delivering Digital Engineering and Enterprise Modernization to businesses across industries. With over 23,500 employees located in 19 countries, the Company is committed to innovation and client success. Persistent offers a comprehensive suite of services, including AI-enabled software engineering, product development, data and analytics, CX transformation, cloud computing, and intelligent automation. The Company has been recognized as the “Most Promising Company” of the Year by CNBC-TV18 at the 2023 India Business Leader Awards. As a participant of the United Nations Global Compact, Persistent is committed to aligning strategies and operations with universal principles on human rights, labor, environment, and anti-corruption, as well as take actions that advance societal goals.

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LOWE’S INVITES BAY AREA RESIDENTS TO “TRY ON” THEIR KITCHEN WITH LOWE’S STYLE STUDIO™

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Designed exclusively for Apple Vision Pro, Lowe’s Style Studio™ empowers customers to visualize and experience a kitchen refresh in minutes at five Bay Area stores starting April 26

CHARLOTTE, N.C., April 25, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Beginning Saturday, April 26, Lowe’s stores in northern California will offer free appointments for Lowe’s Style Studio™, an immersive 3D experience that lets customers design and “try on” their dream kitchen using Apple Vision Pro, changing the colors, styles, and features around them in real time. Lowe’s Style Studio™ combines spatial computing with home improvement, giving customers the ultimate confidence of experiencing their dream kitchen—or a smaller project like a new sink or wall color —before actually renovating it.

“We try on clothes, sample paint colors, and test drive cars to help us decide before we buy,” said Chandhu Nair, Lowe’s SVP of Data, AI and Innovation. “Customers deserve that same confidence when it comes to home renovation. With Lowe’s Style Studio, consumers don’t have to guess what their new kitchen could look like—they can step into it and experience their style choices together as if they are actually there. This is the future of retail—personal, immersive, and powered by technology.”

Lowe’s shoppers can focus on a single aspect of the kitchen—like a new cabinet color—or reimagine the entire room using Lowe’s Style Studio™ for Apple Vision Pro. Within the experience they can view full-sized countertops, backsplashes, and appliances within a kitchen, all for free. This is particularly helpful for products like countertops, where a full scale rendering allows customers to see additional variation and veining. Whether it’s a major overhaul or a small refresh, Lowe’s Style Studio™ makes it easy to explore design possibilities before spending a dime.

The pressure to get kitchen remodels right impacts DIYers and the Pros that support them. Interior designers, real estate agents, and installers have used Lowe’s Style Studio™ to help clients feel more comfortable with their design selections. By turning ideas into immersive, shared experiences, the tool brings everyone to the table with clarity and confidence—and with Lowe’s lowest price guarantee, customers can feel good about their choices from every angle. Spatial computing seamlessly blends digital content into the physical space, enabling users to interact in stunning resolution, using intuitive input controlled by a user’s eyes and hands.

Customers are encouraged to bring family members or home professionals to their session, where they can follow along on an iPad that mirrors the Apple Vision Pro experience. Customers can then digitally save and share their selected styles at the end of the session. These can also be saved to the customer’s Lowes.com account for future reference at home.

Sessions are free with no purchase commitments and available by appointment or walk-in (appointments are preferred). Appointments can be made at Lowes.com for the following California stores:

Concord, 1935 Arnold Industrial Way, ConcordEast San Jose, 775 Ridder Park Dr., San JoseDublin, 3750 Dublin Blvd., DublinSouth San Jose, 5550 Cottle Rd., San JoseSunnyvale, 811 East Arques Ave., Sunnyvale

About Lowe’s
Lowe’s Companies, Inc. (NYSE: LOW) is a FORTUNE® 50 home improvement company serving approximately 16 million customer transactions a week in the United States. With total fiscal year 2024 sales of more than $83 billion, Lowe’s operates over 1,700 home improvement stores and employs approximately 300,000 associates. Based in Mooresville, N.C., Lowe’s supports the communities it serves through programs focused on creating safe, affordable housing, improving community spaces, helping to develop the next generation of skilled trade experts and providing disaster relief to communities in need. For more information, visit Lowes.com.

Media Contact
Caitlin Byrnes
Lowe’s Companies, Inc.
caitlin.byrnes@lowes.com 

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Zepp Health Corporation Files 2024 Annual Report on Form 20-F

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MILPITAS, Calif., April 25, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Zepp Health Corporation (“Zepp Health” or the “Company”) (NYSE: ZEPP), a global leader in smart wearables and health technology, today announced that it has filed its annual report on Form 20-F for the full year ended December 31, 2024 with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”).

The annual report can be accessed on the Company’s investor relations website at http://ir.zepp.com and on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov. The Company will provide hardcopies of the annual report, free of charge, to its shareholders and ADS holders upon request. Requests should be submitted to ir@zepp.com.

About Zepp Health Corporation (NYSE: ZEPP)

Zepp Health Corporation (NYSE: ZEPP) is a global smart wearable and health technology leader, empowering users to live their healthiest lives by optimizing their health, fitness, and wellness journeys through its leading consumer brands, Amazfit, Zepp Clarity and Zepp Aura. Powered by its proprietary Zepp Digital Management Platform, which includes the Zepp OS, AI chips, biometric sensors and data algorithms, Zepp delivers cloud-based 24/7 actionable insights and guidance to help users attain their wellness goals. To date, Zepp has shipped over 200 million units, and its products are available in more than 90 countries and regions. Founded in 2013 as Huami Corp., the Company changed its name to Zepp Health Corporation in February 2021 to emphasize its health focus with a name that resonates across languages and cultures globally. Zepp has team members and offices across globe, especially in Europe and USA regions.

For investor and media inquiries, please contact:

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Zepp Health Corporation
Grace Yujia Zhang
Email: ir@zepp.com 

Piacente Financial Communications
Tel: +86-10-6508-0677
Email: zepp@tpg-ir.com 

 

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Symphony Robotics Welcomes Neurosurgery Leader Dr. Neil A. Martin as Chief Medical Officer to Revolutionize Glioblastoma Treatment with First-Ever MRI-Steerable Micro-Robotics

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MIAMI, April 25, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Symphony Robotics, a pioneer in advanced neurosurgical micro-robotics, today announced the appointment of renowned neurosurgeon Dr. Neil A. Martin as its Chief Medical Officer (CMO). In this pivotal role, Dr. Martin will lead the advancement of the company’s groundbreaking, engine-free, nonlinear, flexible micro-robotic system, poised to transform the treatment landscape for Glioblastoma Multiforme (GBM).

Symphony Robotics, a pioneer in advanced neurosurgical micro-robotics, appoints renowned neurosurgeon as CMO.

“Glioblastoma remains the most treatment-resistant and lethal primary brain tumor, with a median survival of only 14-16 months following maximal safe resection plus adjuvant chemoradiotherapy, and a five-year survival rate below 7%,” stated Dr. Martin. “Despite significant advances in molecular characterization and targeted therapeutics, meaningful improvements in clinical outcomes have remained elusive.”

Early preclinical studies using anatomically accurate GBM models under real-time MRI guidance have shown that Symphony Robotics’ platform achieves significant improvements in maneuverability, resulting in up to 3 times the volumetric coverage when compared with existing technologies, with millimeter-level precision, crucial for protecting critical healthy brain tissue while maximizing tumor removal.

Dr. Martin continued, “Symphony Robotics is positioned to transform the treatment paradigm by substantially extending the capabilities of Laser Interstitial Thermal Therapy (LITT) in GBM—potentially tripling the ablation volume achievable through its steerability after single-site minimally invasive insertion. Our initial objective is to significantly enhance the efficacy of LITT through precise, nonlinear navigation to previously unreachable tumor margins, even in large and irregular tumors. We are implementing an aggressive translational research pipeline for developing applications to accompany and synergize with thermal ablation, including targeted drug and immunotherapy delivery systems for precision neuro-oncology.”

“Symphony Robotics is built on a foundation of rigorous research and a robust intellectual property portfolio, supported by grants from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the National Science Foundation (NSF), and exclusively licensed from Case Western Reserve University,” said Mordechai (Moty) Avisar, Founder and CEO of Symphony Robotics. “Welcoming Dr. Martin—a visionary leader in neurosurgery—to our team marks a pivotal milestone that will accelerate our mission to revolutionize GBM treatment. By harnessing the power of artificial intelligence, our platform is poised to optimize therapy and deliver this life-changing technology to patients worldwide.”

The company is currently establishing collaborations with leading neurosurgical centers to initiate beta site testing later this year, ensuring thorough clinical assessment in diverse patient populations and anatomical scenarios.

CONTACT: info@symphonyrobotics.health
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/symphonyrobotics/

Symphony Robotics is developing advanced medical technology focused on transforming neurosurgical precision through its engine-free, nonlinear, flexible, micro-robotic platform, leveraging AI to optimize GBM treatment. Recognizing the limitations of current techniques in treating complex intracranial pathologies, particularly aggressive cancers like GBM and medically refractory epilepsy, the company aims to improve surgical outcomes by enabling more precise and extensive tumor ablation, minimizing damage to healthy brain tissue, and ultimately improving both patient survival and quality of life. The integration of real-time MRI guidance with advanced robotics and computational navigation algorithms allows their innovative platform to access and treat previously unreachable areas within the brain. Disclaimer: Symphony Robotics’ products are not approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and are not available for commercial distribution or clinical use.

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