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Black Dragon Capital℠ Aims to Empower Community-Based Financial Institutions with Launch of Open Banking Solutions; To Make Debut Money 20/20 Attendance in Las Vegas

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New Low-Code Core Processing Platform Enables Open Banking with Seamless FinTech Integration

Team That Created and Serviced DNA Core Processing Platform is Behind Latest Advanced Core Processing Platform

BOCA RATON, Fla., Oct. 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Black Dragon Capital℠ has launched Open Banking Solutions, an advanced, cloud-based, core and digital banking solution designed to give community-based financial institutions a competitive edge in the rapidly evolving digital landscape. The emerging core banking solutions provider is on track to make its introduction and connect with prominent members of the banking and finance industry through its attendance at Money 20/20, one of the largest FinTech events happening from Oct. 27 – 30, 2024 in Las Vegas.

Black Dragon Capital℠ is a multi-phased investment firm with a long history of investing in areas where there is potential to create strong social impact and strengthen the economic stability within the communities that they serve.  The firm works closely with entrepreneurs to build market leading companies, with a focus on high-potential early stage, and mid-market technology companies in growth sectors disrupted by digitization. 

Both Black Dragon Capital℠ and Open Banking Solutions were founded by Louis Hernandez, Jr, an award-winning entrepreneur, successful operating executive and investor, who was Chairman and CEO of Open Solutions and was behind the creation and launch of the revolutionary DNA Platform which reshaped the industry decades ago. Mr. Hernandez and the team behind Open Banking Solutions are determined to recreate this success today with the next advanced solutions to allow community based financial institutions to compete and win.

Community-based financial institutions are facing massive hurdles because of rapid digitalization and the changing expectations of the communities they serve.   However, their current options are limited to costly legacy solutions with inflexible service agreements or unproven technologies that put the institution at risk. Open Banking Solutions is here to bring powerful technology at affordable costs with flexible terms launched by proven executives from the core processing and digital banking areas. 

Open Banking Solutions is a low-code solution which accelerates digital transformation, allowing banks to innovate at a faster and more cost-effective pace. This innovative solution was developed by a seasoned team and is fully prepared for open banking, with over 1,800 REST-based APIs designed to anticipate evolving regulations in the US.

It offers commercially friendly, flexible contract terms that promote collaboration and trust between vendor and customer. There is no required contract fulfillment, and customers are subject to a fixed, reasonable deconversion charge.

Black Dragon Capital℠ has consistently expressed their strong interest in helping the credit union industry by creating innovative solutions to address unique, industry-wide problems. Open Banking Solutions is one of the portfolio companies benefiting from the Black Dragon Capital FinTech Fund, which was launched last year.

“We have witnessed firsthand how technology has rapidly evolved and created new challenges for community-based financial institutions,” said Louis Hernandez, Jr, Founder and CEO of Black Dragon Capital. “Digitization has undermined their key strengths in connecting to the members of their community. Open Banking Solutions was created with the intention of providing community-based financial institutions the technological boost they need to future-proof their businesses and get back into the center of their community.”

The team behind Open Banking Solutions is eager to connect with members of the credit union industry through their attendance at Money 20/20.

About Black Dragon Capital

Black Dragon Capital℠ (BDC) is a multi-phased investment firm focused on advanced technologies in high growth segments that strengthen economic stability within communities. The firm was founded and led by a diverse team with a combination of intense operating experience, community impact focus, and a track record of successful investing. They work closely with entrepreneurs to build market leading companies using their proprietary Black Dragon Toolkit℠ and focus on high potential early stage, and mid-market technology companies in growth sectors disrupted by digitization. 

About Open Banking Solutions

Open Banking Solutions is an advanced, cloud-based core and digital banking solution designed to give community-based financial institutions a competitive edge in the rapidly evolving landscape. Launched in the US February 2023, the platform boasts a robust cloud core processor that can streamline workflows and scale with the businesses as they grow. Open Banking Solutions is a full featured core banking platform that includes integrated state of the art digital banking, digital account opening of all product types, workflow engine, management dashboards and reporting, loan collections, G/Land Open Banking ready APIs. It can integrate with businesses through industry shattering flexible and commercially friendly contracts. This next generation full suite of solutions is built by a team of experts with over a century of experience serving community-based financial institutions.

Media Contact or Inquiries:

Stephy Wilson

Senior Marketing Manager, Black Dragon Capital

swilson@blackdragoncap.com

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Black is Back: Trinasolar brings premium Full Black Vertex S+ G3 to Australian rooftops

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Trinasolar to unveil its latest Australia-exclusive Full Black solar module at All Energy Australia 2026, alongside advanced battery storage and robotics solutions.

MELBOURNE, Australia, Oct. 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Black is back at All Energy Australia, with global solar and energy storage leader Trinasolar set to unveil its latest Vertex S+ G3 Full Black solar module (NEG10R.25Z), combining premium aesthetics with next-generation performance for Australian rooftops.

The Australian-exclusive module marks the return of Trinasolar’s popular all-black offering, combining its distinctive design with next-generation TOPCon 3.0 technology, in response to strong demand from Australian homeowners, businesses and installers for high-performance solar that doesn’t compromise on appearance.

Delivering up to 510W of power output and 24.4% efficiency, the Vertex S+ G3 features advanced n-type i-TOPCon Ultra technology, low-voltage design and a sleek full-black finish and lightweight dual-glass construction, backed by a 25-year product warranty.

“Black is back with more power, greater efficiency and next-generation solar technology,” said Edison Zhou, Head of Australia, New Zealand and Pacific Islands at Trinasolar. “The Vertex S+ G3 combines the premium all-black design customers want with the performance and reliability they expect from Trinasolar.”

Beyond the rooftop: Integrated energy solutions

Trinasolar also launches its C&I Integrated Engineering & Solutions, providing end-to-end project support, including project-specific engineering, system optimisation and selective components sourcing. The offering draws on Trinasolar’s decades of technological expertise across solar modules, mounting and tracking systems, and battery energy storage solutions (BESS).

Australia is selected as the launch market, as the expansion of the Small-scale Renewable Energy Scheme (SRES) on 1 October 2026 to qualifying solar installations above 100 kW and up to 1 MW creates new opportunities for commercial and industrial (C&I) solar.

As C&I projects increasingly integrate solar, battery storage and energy management technologies, Trina Solutions provides tailored support through close consultation with a dedicated team, leveraging global engineering experience to address immediate priorities and anticipate future needs.

Businesses and developers can benefit from integrated energy solutions, while EPCs and system integrators can leverage Trinasolar’s technologies and expertise to complement their existing capabilities for end-to-end project execution.

Trinasolar will also showcase its wider solar and energy storage portfolio, reinforcing its position as an integrated energy solutions provider. This includes the 6.25MWh Elementa 3, Trina Storage’s flagship utility-scale battery energy storage system, highlighting its From Cell to Grid approach, combining advanced DC technology with AC-side integration capabilities.

TrinaTracker’s BUILDEX module installation robot will also be on display, highlighting its potential to address the evolving needs of Australia’s utility-scale solar market. Featuring adaptive leveling of up to 17 degrees, AI-powered vision and LiDAR sensing, BUILDEX is well suited to projects with varied terrain and demanding construction requirements. TrinaTracker aims to help Australian solar developers improve construction efficiency, reduce labor-intensive work and enhance on-site safety.

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Sohu.com to Report Third Quarter 2026 Financial Results on November 9, 2026

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BEIJING, Oct. 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Sohu.com Limited (NASDAQ: SOHU), a leading Chinese online media platform and game business group, will report its third quarter 2026 unaudited financial results on Monday, November 9, 2026, before U.S. market hours.

Sohu’s management team will host a conference call on the same day at 7:30 a.m. U.S. Eastern Time, November 9, 2026 (8:30 p.m. Beijing/Hong Kong time, November 9, 2026) following the quarterly results announcement.

Conference Call Preregistration

Participants can register for the conference call by clicking here, you will be led to the conference registration website. Upon registration, each participant will receive details for the conference call, including dial-in numbers and a unique access PIN. Please dial in 10 minutes before the call is scheduled to begin.

The live webcast and archive of the conference call will be available on the Investor Relations section of Sohu’s website at https://investors.sohu.com/.

About Sohu

Sohu.com Limited (NASDAQ: SOHU) was established by Dr. Charles Zhang, one of China’s internet pioneers, in the 1990s. Sohu operates one of the leading Chinese online media platforms and also engages in the online game business in the Chinese mainland. Sohu has built one of the most comprehensive matrices of Chinese language web properties, consisting of Sohu News App, Sohu Video App, the mobile portal m.sohu.com, the PC portal www.sohu.com, and the online games platform www.changyou.com/en/.

As a mainstream media platform with social features, Sohu is indispensable to the daily life of millions of Chinese, providing to a vast number of users a network of web properties and community based products, which offer a broad array of content, such as news and information, in the form of text, picture, video, and live broadcasting. Sohu also attracts users to actively engage in content generation and distribution, and actively interact with each other on the platform. Sohu’s online game business is conducted by its subsidiary Changyou, which develops and operates a diverse portfolio of PC and mobile games, such as the well-known Tian Long Ba Bu (“TLBB”) PC and Legacy TLBB Mobile.

For investor and media inquiries, please contact:

Sohu.com Limited
Ms. Pu Huang
Tel:         +86 (10) 6272-6645
E-mail:    ir@contact.sohu.com

Christensen Advisory
E-mail:    sohu@christensencomms.com 

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Tencent Cloud Accelerates International Growth, Advances Enterprise AI and Expands Global Partnerships

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Overseas customer base doubles amid triple-digit growth in demand for AI products and services. Tencent previews upcoming Hy4 model releases and expands its enterprise AI portfolio.

SHENZHEN, China, Oct. 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Tencent today unveiled the enterprise capabilities of its AI office productivity agent, WorkBuddy and previewed the upcoming general release of its Hy4 model and Hy4 Flash at the 2026 Tencent Global Digital Ecosystem Summit. Tencent Cloud’s active overseas customer base has also doubled over the past year, while international demand for its AI products and services has grown by triple digits.

Dowson Tong, Senior Executive Vice President of Tencent and CEO of the Cloud and Smart Industries Group, said, “AI is creating new opportunities for businesses, but its real value comes when it can be applied to everyday operations and adopted at scale. At Tencent Cloud, we’re bringing together our AI models, tools such as WorkBuddy and cloud infrastructure to help more businesses put AI to work, building on their strengths and unlocking new opportunities for growth.”

Since launching in March, WorkBuddy has handled over nine billion task requests, with adoption spanning more than 50 industries and 50% of China’s top 500 enterprises. Its growing ecosystem now includes over 50,000 developers and partners and more than 200,000 skills, bringing AI capabilities into everyday business workflows at scale.

Hy4 Set to Deliver Stronger Performance on Complex, Real-World Tasks

Tencent co-designs models with its AI products and applications to achieve practical AI. Tencent announced that the general release of Hy4 is coming soon, with enhanced performance on long-horizon and real-world productivity tasks, raising reasoning efficiency and introducing visual understanding for the first time.

Tencent is also preparing Hy4 Flash, a cost-effective model that carries over Hy4’s visual understanding and agentic capabilities.

Enterprises can access Hy models alongside leading third-party models through Tencent Cloud TokenHub, a unified platform with a single API. They can choose models based on performance and cost, and manage access, usage, governance and billing in one place.

WorkBuddy Brings AI into Everyday Enterprise Workflows

Tencent is expanding WorkBuddy for international enterprises. The agent connects with widely used messaging applications and enterprise systems, so teams can complete tasks within the tools they already use. Customers can choose the AI model that best fits each task, and built-in security controls support enterprise use.

Tencent has launched CodeBuddy, WorkBuddy, Miora, the Agent Development Platform (ADP), MAGIC AI and Agent Runtime internationally, enabling Chinese and international teams to collaborate on the same AI workbench.

In China, Tencent also introduced Buddy One, a cross-application collaboration system that lets WorkBuddy coordinate tasks across Tencent’s office applications and specialized business agents.

Overseas Customer Base Doubles as Partnerships Deepen

Tencent Cloud now serves customers in more than 150 countries and regions, and deeper partnerships with leading local enterprises increasingly drive its growth. Tencent Cloud’s active overseas customer base has doubled over the past year, while its AI business in the international market has achieved triple-digit growth, driven by strong demand to deploy agentic solutions. In addition, nine out of ten Chinese internet companies expanding globally use Tencent Cloud.

In Southeast Asia, Tencent Cloud helped Indonesian telecoms operator XLSMART migrate more than 1,000 microservices and is exploring broader cloud and AI collaboration with Telkomsel and Indosat. In Thailand, CP AXTRA is working with Tencent Cloud to modernise operations across supply chain management, finance and other functions. In Hong Kong and Macau, where customers include Hung Fook Tong and Fusion Bank, Tencent Cloud’s business has grown steadily for seven consecutive years.

In Japan and South Korea, Tencent Cloud works with companies including Kakao, Com2uS, Gokko and Pokekara. In Europe, payments provider iyzico and Eastern European e-commerce platform eMAG have migrated workloads to Tencent Cloud, with ongoing collaboration in big data and AI. In Brazil, Extreme Digital Solutions (EDS) and Positivo work with Tencent Cloud to deliver PalmAI and other cloud-based solutions to local businesses.

At the summit, Tencent Cloud announced new partnerships with Alsaif Gallery, Hoolive, OmniOps and TruKKer in the Middle East, and with Infosys Solusi Terpadu and Central Retail Digital in other markets. With Central Retail Digital, it is exploring how AI agents can strengthen competitiveness and drive innovation in retail.

Infrastructure and Ecosystem Expand to Meet Global Demand

To meet growing international demand, Tencent Cloud expanded its infrastructure capacity in 2026 across locations including Frankfurt, Osaka, Riyadh, Malaysia, Mexico and Thailand. Its global infrastructure now spans 25 cloud regions and 70 availability zones. Over the next year, Tencent Cloud will expand its footprint further across Asia, the Middle East, Europe and the Americas.

Tencent Cloud supports public, dedicated, private and hybrid environments to meet different deployment needs. With Tencent Cloud Enterprise (TCE), enterprises can bring the full-stack capabilities of public cloud into environments they control, modernising for cloud and AI-native operations while retaining control over sensitive data and critical workloads.

The summit also welcomed the founding cohort of the Tencent Cloud Fellow Program, which brings together technology and industry leaders to exchange expertise and share practical experience in AI adoption. Through continued investment in technology, infrastructure and ecosystem partnerships, Tencent Cloud aims to help enterprises worldwide turn advances in AI into practical business value.

About Tencent Cloud

Tencent Cloud, one of the world’s leading cloud companies, is committed to creating innovative solutions to resolve real-world issues and enabling digital transformation for smart industries. Through our extensive global infrastructure, Tencent Cloud provides businesses across the globe with stable and secure industry-leading cloud products and services, leveraging technological advancements such as cloud computing, Big Data analytics, AI, IoT, and network security. It is our constant mission to meet the needs of industries across the board, including the fields of gaming, media and entertainment, finance, healthcare, property, retail, travel, and transportation. 

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