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Meridia Launches Verify, the Most Comprehensive Solution for EUDR Risk Assessment

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AMSTERDAM, Oct. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Meridia is proud to launch Verify, the most comprehensive solution for reducing EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) non-compliance risks on the market. The launch follows a two-year development period and is the product of Meridia’s ten years of deep field experience, real-world insights and local knowledge.

To support EUDR compliance, Verify assesses field and physical flow data across farms and commodities covering data quality, deforestation risk, legality (including compliance with local laws), and traceability. Verify also integrates real-time data verification and compliance validation into procurement cycles, future-proofing data quality. The tool currently covers cocoa, coffee, palm oil, soy, and rubber, with more commodities, origins and tests planned for the future.

“We are excited to officially launch Verify – a big milestone we have worked towards for two years! Verify clients can process datasets to generate risk scores and results in real-time for data quality, deforestation, traceability and legality aspects. By integrating Verify into their procurement cycles, companies can reduce commercial and reputational risk, minimise supply chain disruption, and accelerate evidence-based decision-making for strategic sourcing, procurement, and trade.” – Thomas Vaassen, CEO, Meridia

Data verification is an essential step towards EUDR compliance
A significant amount of company commodity and sourcing field data is inaccurate, despite best efforts to map global supply chains[1]. This inaccurate field data leaves many operators and traders doing business in the EU at risk of importing illegal and non-compliant products under the EUDR.

Verify significantly lowers the risks of EUDR non-compliance by deploying 50+ tests for field and physical flow data quality. Each test results in a score ranging from low risk to critical risk of non-compliance, with a single overall score provided for each farm, allowing for an easy comparison of compliance risks. These tests are aligned with source articles from the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) and focus on four key areas across 35+ origins.

The test results can be customised and sorted by preference, or delivered in a detailed risk report with actionable recommendations. With its full launch, Verify is now available under a subscription model, either on-platform or via an API.

“To comply with the EUDR, we must ensure that our cocoa is fully traceable back to a specific farmer and a specific farm, and that farm must be fully polygon mapped to prove that the cocoa does not originate from land which was deforested after December 2020. Meridia Verify helps us to confidently verify our field data, ensuring compliance with these new regulations and safeguarding our operations in an increasingly regulated landscape.” – Bart Draaijer, Head of Sustainable Cocoa – ETG | Beyond Beans

Verify supports the ICE CoT platform
Meridia has also collaborated with ICE Benchmark Administration Limited (IBA) in its launch of the ICE Commodity Traceability Service (ICE CoT), a technology platform designed to facilitate the continued frictionless trade of physical cocoa and coffee by automating the process of submitting, storing,  validation testing and sharing of due diligence information required by the EUDR.

“The ICE CoT data validation methodologies have been developed based on Meridia Verify and form a crucial component of IBA’s platform,” said Clive de Ruig, President of IBA. “High-quality data is critical to passing the ICE CoT tests, and Meridia Verify will be of significant help to customers in preparing their due diligence data to meet ICE CoT’s rigorous standards of data governance.”

About Meridia
Meridia is an AgTech company specialised in field data solutions in smallholder-heavy agri-commodity supply chains such as cocoa, coffee, palm oil, rubber and soy.

The Meridia vision is a world where all commodities can be verified as sustainably produced and managed. Its mission is to improve the veracity of datasets informing value chain monitoring, reporting and verification, and validating regulatory compliance. Its purpose is to build transparent and inclusive supply chains that give smallholders everywhere a level playing field.

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Manon Michelle Monhemius – PR, Marketing, and Communications Lead, +31 85 001 4445 /manon.monhemius@meridia.land
Arkadiy Kondrashov – Head of Marketing, arkadiy.kondrashow@meridia.land

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[1] Report: Cooperatives and the state of field data quality for EUDR compliance, Results of the Cavally Cocoa Farm Data Study (September 2022/November 2023)

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Bloomberg Law Survey Examines AI’s Return on Investment as Attorneys Weigh Risks

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New report explores the business case for legal AI, trust in complex tasks, and client expectations

ARLINGTON, Va., Nov. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — As artificial intelligence becomes more widely used in legal practice, attention is turning to what it delivers. Bloomberg Law’s new 2026 AI in Practice report examines that question alongside attorneys’ concerns about the technology, its reliability, and its implications for their work.

Drawing on responses from more than 1,000 attorneys to Bloomberg Law’s biannual State of Practice survey, the report explores how attorneys use AI tools and whether they trust them for complex tasks.

The survey found that 76% of attorneys are concerned about AI going rogue, while 25% fear their job will be replaced by the technology.

The report also examines the business case for AI, the importance of checking its outputs, and client expectations about its use.

“As AI becomes part of everyday legal work, attorneys need to understand where it adds value and where it requires closer scrutiny,” said Cesca Antonelli, editor-in-chief, Bloomberg Industry Group. “These findings give legal employers a basis for assessing their investment in AI and the questions they need to address with their attorneys and clients.”

Together, the findings offer a look at how attorneys are navigating the practical demands of AI adoption, from evaluating its return on investment to maintaining confidence in the work they deliver.

Download Bloomberg Law’s 2026 AI in Practice report at https://aboutblaw.com/bnmQ.

About Bloomberg Law

Bloomberg Law provides the content and technology legal professionals need to act decisively in a rapidly changing world. Trusted by law firms, corporations, and government agencies, the Bloomberg Law platform combines authoritative news, expert guidance, market intelligence, and advanced research tools to equip legal professionals with the insights they need to deliver guidance with confidence.

Bloomberg Law is part of Bloomberg Industry Group, an affiliate of Bloomberg L.P., a global leader in business and financial information, data, news, and insights.

For more information, visit pro.bloomberglaw.com.

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DQS certifies Samsung Display’s automotive cybersecurity management

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Samsung Display achieves ISO/SAE 21434 certification and an ENX VCS label following independent assessments by DQS.

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FRANKFURT AM MAIN, Germany and YONGIN, South Korea, Nov. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — DQS has completed independent assessments of Samsung Display’s automotive cybersecurity management, resulting in ISO/SAE 21434 certification and an ENX Vehicle Cyber Security (VCS) label. The achievement provides automotive customers with independent evidence of the company’s processes for managing cybersecurity risks within the assessed scope.

The achievement was recognized at a ceremony at Samsung Display’s headquarters in Yongin, Republic of Korea. Ingo M. Rübenach, CEO of DQS Group, and Alex Chi, Global Transportation Division Head and Managing Director of DQS Korea LLC, attended alongside Yoo Kyung-Jin, Corporate Executive Vice President at Samsung Display.

“The transition to software-defined vehicles changes what automotive manufacturers expect from their suppliers. Cybersecurity has to be part of how an organization develops products, takes decisions and responds to new risks. Through these assessments, Samsung Display has demonstrated a structured approach to these responsibilities. I expect Samsung Display’s technological competitiveness, combined with its proven cybersecurity reliability, to meet the demands of global automakers and further strengthen its competitiveness in the next-generation mobility market,” says Ingo M. Rübenach.

Cybersecurity for automotive applications

Samsung Display is expanding its automotive OLED business. According to the company, it has established a cybersecurity management system for automotive products, with dedicated personnel and processes to monitor and address potential risks.

Yoo Kyung-Jin, Corporate Executive Vice President at Samsung Display, says: “In the era of software-defined vehicles (SDVs), cybersecurity is an important factor underpinning product competitiveness. We will solidify our leadership in the mobility display market by providing OLED products that meet the stringent security standards required by automotive manufacturers and consumers.”

Independent evidence for automotive customers

ISO/SAE 21434 defines engineering requirements for managing cybersecurity risks in the electrical and electronic systems of road vehicles. It addresses the product lifecycle, from development and production through operation, maintenance and decommissioning.

ENX VCS, an assessment scheme developed by the ENX Association, is based on ISO/SAE 21434 and evaluates suppliers’ vehicle cybersecurity management systems. Successful audit results form the basis for an ENX VCS label. Assessment results can be shared with authorized business partners through the ENX Portal, providing a common basis for evaluating suppliers’ cybersecurity management capabilities.

About Samsung Display

Samsung Display Co., Ltd. develops and manufactures OLED and QD-OLED display panels for smartphones, tablets, laptops, monitors, TVs, wearables and vehicles. The company was established in 2012 through the integration of Samsung’s display businesses and is headquartered in Yongin, Korea. It has around 54,000 employees and operates campuses in Korea, Vietnam, India and China.

DQS – Leveraging Quality, Driving Success.

DQS empowers organizations worldwide to build trust, drive innovation, and achieve sustainable growth by certifying the future of business. Founded in 1985, DQS has grown into a global leader in the assessment and certification of management systems, with a team of 3,000 highly qualified auditors delivering over 130,000 audit days per year. Through internationally recognized certifications across 200+ standards, DQS helps businesses manage risks, ensure compliance, and unlock new opportunities in an evolving regulatory and business landscape.

Thinking beyond compliance, DQS is a trusted partner for digitalization, automation, and sustainability leadership. The company’s expertise covers a wide range of areas, spanning from cybersecurity and AI governance to ESG compliance, supply chain management, medical device safety, and future mobility, delivering real value to industries in their pursuit of resilient, sustainable, and intelligent systems. By leveraging advanced auditing methodologies, predictive analytics, and real-time insights, DQS supports organizations to future-proof their operations while demonstrating their commitment to excellence and responsible business practices.

For more information, visit www.dqsglobal.com

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FirstDigital Expands Redundant Fiber Network to More Utah and Arizona Businesses

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DRAPER, Utah, Nov. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — FirstDigital is connecting more businesses across Utah and Arizona to its fiber network, helping to build greater redundancy into their networks while supporting Wide Area Network (WAN) modernization for increasingly connected operations.

“Connectivity isn’t just an IT concern anymore,” says Alex Jackson, Chief Operating Officer at FirstDigital. “When the network goes down, phones stop ringing, payments stop processing, and employees stop working.”

A redundant fiber network is designed to reduce reliance on a single connection by providing an alternate route if that connection is disrupted. Depending on an organization’s needs and available infrastructure, FirstDigital builds this redundancy into its network with multiple routes to geographically diverse points of presence, so the failure of a single path or device doesn’t take its customers, or its customers’ customers, offline.

Organizations from auto care to banking now rely on FirstDigital to keep their systems running without interruption, with one VP of IT saying the partnership has given him the confidence to vacation beyond cell coverage without worrying if his company’s network is online.

“Our customers are treating resiliency as an operational decision, and we’re building our network to support that,” says Jackson.

Learn more here, or contact our media department to schedule an interview.

About FirstDigital
FirstDigital provides fiber internet, connectivity solutions, and telecommunication services for businesses and multifamily communities, combining enterprise technology with localized customer support and technical expertise. Learn more at FirstDigital.com.

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