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UST Announces the Global Winners of D3CODE Hackathon 2024

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Global Hackathon held in five countries – India, USA, UK, Mexico, and Malaysia.Achieved an exceptional response with over 7000 registrations and 800+ idea submissions globally.Winners received $10,000, while regional hackathon winners won $5000 as prize money.

PENANG, Malaysia, Oct. 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — UST, a leading digital transformation solutions company, has announced the winners of its fourth edition of D3CODE, a hackathon event for participants in five countries – India, the USA, the UK, Mexico, and Malaysia. The competition witnessed overwhelming participation, with over 7,000 registrations and 800 ideas submitted across locations.

This year’s theme, ‘Scale,’ called for scalable solutions to create a positive impact by addressing issues of social impact such as education, health, poverty, and environmental sustainability. Each country initially held the hackathons, and the winning teams from each nation advanced to compete in the Grand Finale. A rigorous judging process evaluated the entries based on their originality, potential social impact, scalability of the solution, and user experience, among other factors. Each region qualified five winning teams for the final round, from which we selected one global winner and regional winners.

The winning team received $10,000, while regional hackathon winners will win $5000. UST awarded $2400 each to the teams that received honorary mentions. UST will felicitate the global hackathon winner at its annual global technology conference, D3 (Dream, Develop, and Disrupt), in India. Additionally, the winners may qualify for seed funding to help bring their ideas to the market, backed by UST’s extensive expertise and network.

Speaking on this global initiative, Manu Gopinath, Chief Operating Officer, UST, said, “The purpose of D3CODE is to serve as a platform for innovators in technology to showcase their forward-thinking ideas in creating groundbreaking solutions to address real-world problems with scalable solutions. This year’s hackathon focused not just on the technical prowess of the participants but also on cultivating social responsibility and creating meaningful impacts on society. I congratulate all the winners for their outstanding performances. As we continue to push the boundaries of technological advancements, events like D3CODE remind us of the limitless potential of young minds and their role in shaping a better, more sustainable future.”

The following teams were declared winners of the D3CODE Hackathon 2024:

Global Winner: Leon Kipkoech from Florida National University, Miami, Florida, for ‘Dynamic ASL transcription for Video Platforms’.

India Region Winners:
First Prize: Khusbu Rai and Team from Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University New Delhi for ‘Recycle Radar: Turning Waste into Opportunity’.
Second Prize: Akash Jadhav and Team from Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune, Maharashtra for ‘AI-Driven Crop Disease Prediction and Management System’.
Third Prize: Roshin R and team from College of Engineering, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala for ‘Employment Portal and Marketplace for Unorganized Workers and Small-Scale Producers’.
Honorary mention: Omkar Deshpande and Team from Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune, Maharashtra, for ‘Camera-Based Navigation of Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs)’.

UK Region Winners: 
First Prize: Salman Fatahillah and Sainsna Demizike from the University of Birmingham, London, UK for ‘SMS-based AI and Behavioral Science-Informed Messaging for Underserved Communities’.

Mexico Region Winners: 
First Prize: Pablo Esteban Murillo Mata and Team from Universidad Tecnológica de León, León, Guanajuato, México for ‘AquaHub’.
Second Prize: Alan Arana Carrillo and Team from Universidad La Salle Bajio for ‘QuantumSim’.
Third Prize: Uriel Mendoza Rodríguez and Team from La Salle Bajío for ‘EcoCity’.

Malaysia Region Winners:
First Prize: Muhammad Shahril Nizam Bin Abdullah and Team from Multimedia University, Kuala Lumpur, for ‘Sentinel AI: Real-Time Violence Detection for Safer Community’.
Second Prize: Muhammad Zul Iman Bin Zul Wizaratain from University Malaysia Pahang Al-Sultan Abddullah, Tasek Gelugor, Penang, for ‘Smart Waste Sorting System with Capacity Monitoring’.
Third Prize: Nawal Izzah Binti Azhar and Team from Universiti teknikal malaysia melaka George Town, Penang for ‘Razzbotics RetroBot: A versatile retrofit kit that transforms any trolley or cart into an autonomous solution’.

D3CODE is one of many exciting events for UST’s D3, a week-long conference with a technology expo. On October 17, 2024, UST’s D3 will take place at the Travancore International Convention Centre in Thiruvananthapuram. It will include a full-day conference featuring renowned speakers and a keynote speech from Krishna Sudheendra, Chief Executive Officer, UST. Other esteemed speakers include Chris Heemskerk, CEO, The Innovation Alliance; T Koshy, MD & CEO, Open Network for Digital Commerce; Dhanniya Venkatasalapathy, Executive Director, Cloud Solutions, Microsoft India; Paul Gladigau, CTO, Equifax; Simon Lister, CIO, Capital One UK; Balaji Narayana, SVP, Technology and Innovation, Chief Technology Officer, CarynHealth; Niranjan Ram, CTO, UST; Andy Morin, Chief Solutions, Architect, UST; Sripathi Jagannathan, Head of Data Engineering, UST.

About UST:

Since 1999, UST has worked side by side with the world’s best companies to make a powerful impact through transformation. Powered by technology, inspired by people, and led by our purpose, we partner with our clients from design to operation. Our digital solutions, proprietary platforms, engineering expertise, and innovation ecosystem turn core challenges into impactful, disruptive solutions. With deep industry knowledge and a future-ready mindset, we infuse innovation and agility into our clients’ organizations–delivering measurable value and positive lasting change for them, their customers, and communities around the world. Together, with 30,000+ employees in 30+ countries, we build for boundless impact–touching billions of lives in the process. Visit us at www.UST.com

Media Contacts, UST:

Tinu Cherian Abraham
+1 (949) 415-9857

Merrick Laravea
+1 (949) 416-6212

Neha Misri
+44-7341787926

Roshini Das K
+91-7736795557
media.relations@ust.com 

Media Contacts, India.:

Adfactors PR
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Media Contacts, U.S.:

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Media Contacts, U.K.:

FTI Consulting
UST@fticonsulting.com 

 

 

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eBay Rejects Unsolicited Proposal from GameStop

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SAN JOSE, Calif., May 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — eBay Inc. (Nasdaq: EBAY), a global commerce leader that connects millions of buyers and sellers around the world, today announced that, following a thorough review with the support of its financial and legal advisors, the company’s Board of Directors has determined to reject GameStop’s unsolicited, non-binding acquisition proposal.

The full text of the eBay Board’s response letter to GameStop CEO, Ryan Cohen, is set forth below:

Dear Mr. Cohen,

The Board, with the support of its independent advisors, has thoroughly reviewed your proposal and has determined to reject it.

We have concluded that your proposal is neither credible nor attractive. We have taken into account such factors as 1) eBay’s standalone prospects, 2) the uncertainty regarding your financing proposal, 3) the impact of your proposal on eBay’s long-term growth and profitability, 4) the leverage, operational risks, and leadership structure of a combined entity, 5) the resulting implications of these factors on valuation, and 6) GameStop’s governance and executive incentives.

eBay is a strong, resilient business that has delivered meaningful results over the past several years. We have sharpened our strategic focus, strengthened execution, enhanced our marketplace and seller experience, and consistently returned capital to shareholders. With its differentiated global marketplace and a clear strategy, eBay’s Board is confident that the company, under its current management team, is well-positioned to continue to drive sustainable growth, execute with discipline, and deliver long-term value for our shareholders.

Our team remains focused on executing our strategy and driving our business forward in the best interests of the company, our shareholders, our employees, and millions of buyers and sellers around the world.

Sincerely,

/s/ Paul S. Pressler

Paul S. Pressler
Chairman of the Board of Directors, eBay

About eBay
eBay Inc. (Nasdaq: EBAY) is a global commerce leader that connects people and builds communities to create economic opportunity for all. Our technology empowers millions of buyers and sellers in more than 190 markets around the world, providing everyone the opportunity to grow and thrive. Founded in 1995 in San Jose, California, eBay is one of the world’s largest and most vibrant marketplaces for discovering great value and unique selection. In 2025, eBay enabled nearly $80 billion of gross merchandise volume. For more information about the company and its global portfolio of online brands, visit www.ebayinc.com.

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This press release contains forward-looking statements relating to, among other things, the future performance of eBay Inc. and its consolidated subsidiaries that are based on the company’s current expectations, forecasts and assumptions and involves risks and uncertainties. These statements include, but are not limited to, management’s vision for the future of eBay and our ability to accomplish our vision, the future growth in our business, our ability to drive sustainable long-term growth and create lasting value for our shareholders, the impact of current and contemplated strategic initiatives and offerings, partnerships with and acquisitions of other companies, and new and updated product features or programs, including the initiatives, offerings, partnerships, acquisitions, features and programs discussed in our earnings press release for the first quarter 2026, the effects of foreign currency volatility and our ability to respond to such effects, operating efficiency and margins, and dividends and share repurchases. In some cases, forward-looking statements can be identified by terms such as “aim,” “anticipate,” “believe,” “commit,” “consider,” “continue,” “could,” “design,” “develop,” “enable,” “estimate,” “expect,” “forecast,” “future,” “goal,” “impact,” “intend,” “likely,” “maintain,” “may,” “ongoing,” “opportunity,” “optimistic,” “outlook,” “plan,” “possible,” “potential,” “predict,” “probable,” “pursue,” “remain,” “seek,” “should,” “strategy,” “strive,” “target,” “value,” “will,” “would,” or similar expressions, variations and derivative forms and/or the negatives of those words.  Forward-looking statements involve substantial risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ materially from those that eBay expects. These and other risks and uncertainties include market risks, trends and conditions. These and other risks and uncertainties are more fully described in eBay’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including in the risk factors included in eBay’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025, and subsequent reports that eBay files with the Securities and Exchange Commission. In light of such risks, readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements represent beliefs and assumptions of eBay only as of the date of this press release. eBay does not intend to update, and expressly disclaims any obligation to update, any of these forward-looking statements for any reason after the date of this press release or to conform these statements to actual results or revised expectations, except as required by law.

Investor Relations Contact:
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ir@ebay.com

Media Relations Contact:
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Caliber Public Safety Goes Live Across Elkhart County, Indiana, Delivering a Full Suite of Public Safety Technology

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NORTH LITTLE ROCK, Ark., May 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Caliber Public Safety is proud to announce the successful go-live of its complete public safety technology platform across Elkhart County, Indiana. On Tuesday, April 28, 2026, the Elkhart County 911 Communications Center, along with law enforcement, fire, and EMS agencies countywide, transitioned to Caliber’s Premise CAD, Hosted Mobile, Pocket Cop, Pocket Rescue, and Online RMS, marking the beginning of a new chapter in how the county serves and protects its more than 207,000 residents.

The project, signed in September 2025, moved from contract to live operations in just seven months, a timeline that reflects the structured, hands-on approach Caliber brings to every deployment.

A Deployment Built on Planning, Not Luck

The scale of this implementation was significant: 18 CAD positions across two locations, 8 WebCAD subscriptions, more than 290 Mobile licenses, 31 Pocket Cop licenses, 31 Pocket Rescue licenses, and 440 RMS subscriptions serving both sworn and non-sworn personnel. Getting a deployment of this size right required detailed coordination and a true partnership between Caliber and Elkhart County leadership.

Every phase of the project followed Caliber’s proven implementation methodology. As with all Caliber deployments, the process included thorough discovery, careful configuration, and structured training well before the go-live date. The county’s staff had the opportunity to review system functionality and confirm operational readiness prior to the transition, ensuring confidence across dispatch, patrol, and administrative teams on Day One.

Go-Live Day: Focused, Prepared, and On Mission

The Caliber team arrived in force and prepared. Deployment led the managed command center operations, both onsite and virtually, monitoring system performance and resolving technical matters in real time. Dedicated support staff were stationed directly on the dispatch floor, standing shoulder-to-shoulder with 911 personnel throughout the transition. Additional team members provided focused support for Mobile and Pocket solutions across police, fire, and EMS agencies, drawing on deep product knowledge and Indiana-specific public safety expertise. Others delivered hands-on RMS assistance at individual agencies, including the Goshen Police Department and the Elkhart County Sheriff’s Office, both onsite and remotely.

With 10 CAD workstations staged and ready at the 911 Center, the team made the cut live at 11:30 AM, and Elkhart County handled its first live incident in the new system, a medical emergency call. Operations were in full stride from that moment forward. The center stayed busy throughout the day, and the collaboration between Caliber staff and Elkhart County dispatchers set the tone for a strong, productive partnership.

Beyond the technology, the Caliber team also focused on the human side of the transition. Team members kept spirits high during long hours, strengthened relationships with county partners, and made sure every person involved felt supported.

Egbert Dijkstra, Director of 911 Center at Elkhart County, states “I want to commend Caliber on their team: the tech support and IT team. They helped above and beyond and did it with class and a great attitude. It has been a pleasure working with everyone at Caliber. The experience reflected the Caliber culture; a team that is easy to work with, communicates openly and consistently, and attacks challenges head-on with professionalism and urgency. Their willingness to go above and beyond reinforced that this is an organization focused on building long-term partnerships, not just delivering software. I look forward to a long relationship with Caliber and all the fine people who are the face of the organization.”

A Unified Platform, Built for the Way Agencies Actually Work

Elkhart County now operates on a single, integrated public safety platform. Their CAD, Mobile, and RMS systems share data in real time, which means incident details entered by a dispatcher populate automatically in both the Mobile client and the RMS. Officers updating reports from the field see that information reflected immediately for supervisors and investigators back at the station. This connected architecture eliminates redundant data entry, reduces errors, and gives every member of the team a consistent, up-to-date picture of operations from dispatch through case closure.

Because Caliber’s Online RMS is hosted at Nlets data centers, Elkhart County benefits from infrastructure that meets FBI CJIS standards, with full multi-site hot backup disaster recovery and redundant network paths. The hosted model also means that software updates, including three major releases per year and monthly service packs, are delivered automatically, so the county will always operate on the latest version without the burden of managing upgrades in-house.

“A go-live of this scope requires trust on both sides of the table,” said Michael Sturgeon, Senior Project Manager at Caliber Public Safety. “Elkhart County brought exceptional leadership and preparation to this project. The result speaks for itself: a county of over 200,000 residents now served by a modern, unified public safety platform that went live on schedule and on mission.”

About Elkhart County, Indiana

Elkhart County covers approximately 467 square miles in northern Indiana and is home to around 207,000 residents, making it the sixth most populous county in the state. Elkhart County is proudly recognized as the “RV Capital of the World,” producing the majority of the nation’s recreational vehicles, and is a significant manufacturing hub for musical instruments, furniture, and industrial components. The county is also home to one of the largest Amish and Mennonite communities in the United States. Centrally located within a few hours of Chicago, Detroit, and Indianapolis, Elkhart County blends a rich cultural heritage with a dynamic modern economy.

About Caliber Public Safety

Caliber Public Safety provides integrated technology solutions for law enforcement, fire/EMS, corrections, and 911 communications agencies. The Caliber platform includes CAD, Mobile, Online RMS, and JailTracker, all built by and for public safety professionals. With a focus on reliability, interoperability, and ease of use, Caliber serves hundreds of agencies across the country, helping first responders spend less time on technology and more time serving their communities.

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Gamehaus Holdings Inc. to Announce Unaudited Financial Results for the Third Quarter of Fiscal 2026 on June 8, 2026

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SHANGHAI, May 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Gamehaus Holdings Inc. (“Gamehaus” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: GMHS), a technology-driven mobile game publisher, today announced that it will release its unaudited financial results for the third quarter of fiscal year 2026 ended March 31, 2026, before the U.S. market opens on June 8, 2026.

The management team of Gamehaus will host a conference call at 08:00 A.M. Eastern Time on Monday, June 8, 2026 (08:00 P.M. Beijing/Hong Kong time on the same day) to discuss the financial results. In advance of the conference call, all participants must use the following link to complete the online registration process. Upon registering, each participant will receive access details for this conference including a conference passcode, a unique PIN number (personal access code), dial-in numbers, and an e-mail with detailed instructions to join the conference call.

Participant Online Registration: https://dpregister.com/sreg/10209253/10404aa4efc

A live and archived webcast of the conference call will be available on the Company’s Investor Relations website at https://ir.gamehaus.com/.

About Gamehaus

Gamehaus Holdings Inc. is a technology-driven global mobile game publisher dedicated to bridging creative studios and players worldwide. With a portfolio spanning mid-core and casual games, Gamehaus delivers full-stack publishing support across market insights, user growth, live-ops, data analytics and monetization optimization. With a vision to be the go-to partner for creative teams, the company specializes in combining global publishing reach with AI- and data-powered solutions to help partners build lasting success. For more information, please visit https://ir.gamehaus.com/

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Certain statements in this announcement are forward-looking statements, including, but not limited to, the Company’s business plan and outlook. These forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties and are based on the Company’s current expectations and projections about future events that may affect its financial condition, results of operations, business strategy and financial needs. Investors can find many (but not all) of these statements by the use of words such as “approximates,” “believes,” “hopes,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “estimates,” “projects,” “intends,” “plans,” “will,” “would,” “should,” “could,” “may”, or other similar expressions in this press release. The Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise publicly any forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent occurring events or circumstances, or changes in its expectations, except as may be required by law. Although the Company believes that the expectations expressed in these forward-looking statements are reasonable, it cannot assure you that such expectations will turn out to be correct, and the Company cautions investors that actual results may differ materially from the anticipated results due to various risks and uncertainties, including but not limited to those described under the “Risk Factors” section in the Company’s annual report on Form 20-F filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.

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Gamehaus Holdings Inc.
Investor Relations Team
Email: IR@Gamehaus.com

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Mr. Jack Wang
Email: Gamehaus@TheBlueshirtGroup.co

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