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Starpay Partners with OceanBase to Enhance Database System

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MANILA, Philippines, Dec. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Starpay, a leading financial technology company in the Philippines, today announced its partnership with OceanBase to leverage the power of OceanBase’s industry-leading distributed database solutions. This partnership aims to upgrade the Relational Database Services (RDS) within Starpay’s technical stack, improving its system performance and operational efficiency.

Supporting the development of inclusive financial services across the Philippines, Starpay has been expanding into more and more regional markets and increasing its merchant base over the past few years. As part of this growth, the company is also launching new products and services, including service APIs, resulting in a rapid increase in user transactions. To tackle the associated technological challenges, Starpay has chosen OceanBase’s modernized and innovative database technologies.

During the proof-of-concept deployment through Amazon Web Services, Starpay experienced significant benefits from OceanBase database, including enhanced performance and cost savings. Compared with its legacy RDS, OceanBase delivered 6x the transactions per second (TPS) and reduced unit cost by over 30%. Additionally, OceanBase offers higher availability, with improved uptime and fewer interruptions, alongside a high compression ratio that further minimizes storage costs.

Adrienne Cajayon, Chief Technology Officer of Starpay, remarked, “OceanBase is an excellent choice for managing high volumes of money transfers and payment transactions. Their team provided 24/7 hands-on support during the migration, ensuring a smooth and seamless transition. This dynamic collaboration has further strengthened our partnership.”

Charlie Yang, Chief Technology Officer of OceanBase, stated, “We are excited to collaborate with partners like Starpay in their technology modernization journey, which will establish a solid foundation for further business development. As database technologies continue to evolve, OceanBase is committed to continuously improving database performance and cost efficiency while delivering more advanced features for customers across various sectors. Together with Starpay, we aim to explore database innovations and best practices in the Philippines market, enhancing the overall technological landscape of the industry.”

Looking ahead, OceanBase brings high scalability to Starpay’s technical stack, providing room for growth as Starpay’s operations expand. Starpay also plans to work with OceanBase to leverage advanced database technologies, including Hybrid Transactional and Analytical Processing (HTAP), to support its ongoing business growth and enhance business intelligence capabilities. 

OceanBase offers a scalable distributed database for data-intensive transactional and real-time operational analytics workloads, with ultra-fast performance and high compatibility across major global cloud infrastructures, including Amazon Web Services, Google Cloud, Alibaba Cloud and Tencent Cloud. Operating across more than 30 regions in Asia, Europe, and America, OceanBase has already served over 2000 customers, such as SAIC Volkswagen, VIVO, Pop Mart, Haidilao, Kwai, Trip.com, GCash, DANA, and PalmPay. 

In May 2024, OceanBase was recognized as an Asia/Pacific Customers’ Choice and also named a Strong Performer in the 2024 Gartner® Peer Insights™ Voice of the Customer report for Cloud DBMS. It was also named as a Challenger by Forrester in its report “The Forrester Wave™: Translytical Data Platform, Q4 2024” for its strengths in distributed transactions, cost efficiency, and scalability for handling modern business workloads.

About Starpay

Starpay is a fast-growing payment platform in the Philippines, offering secure and efficient digital payment solutions. With over 10,000 partner outlets and a growing base of merchants, Starpay enables easy payments through QRPh-ready solutions, bridging offline ecosystems into the digital economy.

About OceanBase

OceanBase is a distributed database launched in 2010. It provides strong data consistency, high availability, high performance, cost efficiency, elastic scalability, and compatibility with mainstream relational databases. It handles transactional, analytical, and AI workloads through a unified data engine, enabling mission-critical applications and real-time analytics.

To learn more, please visit: https://www.oceanbase.com/

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EX3 Accelerates APAC Expansion with Malaysia Growth Milestone and SAP Partnership

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LONDON and KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, April 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — EX3 today announced a significant milestone in its Asia-Pacific (APAC) growth journey, marked by continued expansion in Malaysia, a newly formalised SAP partnership, and further investment in regional leadership.

As part of its broader APAC growth strategy, EX3 has strengthened its presence in Malaysia, with headcount increasing to 21 employees—an addition of four new team members in the last six months alone, with additional two expected by end of May 2026. This growth reflects sustained demand for EX3’s expertise in delivering end-to-end HR and payroll transformation programmes across the region.

In parallel, EX3 has been officially inducted as an SAP Partner in Malaysia, with a dedicated focus on Human Capital Management (HCM) and Payroll. This milestone represents a strategic step forward, reinforcing EX3’s capability to deliver enhanced value to clients through deeper alignment with SAP technologies and innovation.

The SAP partnership is central to EX3’s regional ambitions, enabling the organisation to scale its delivery and sales capabilities across Malaysia and the wider APAC market. By combining SAP’s leading cloud solutions with EX3’s agile, AI-powered delivery approach, the company is well-positioned to support organisations navigating complex HR and payroll transformations.

Sam Garwood, Chief Revenue Officer at EX3, commented:
“Our SAP partnership represents a key enabler for our go-to-market strategy across APAC. With Malaysia at the centre of our regional operations, we are building a scalable, high-impact GTM engine that allows us to bring EX3’s full capabilities to market with greater speed and precision. This positions us strongly to capture growing demand for HR and payroll transformation across the region.”

Looking ahead, EX3 will continue to invest in its regional leadership team, including the upcoming appointment of a new Head of Sales for APAC. This role will be instrumental in driving continued growth, strengthening client relationships, and expanding EX3’s footprint across key markets.

Jas Rai, CEO of EX3, added:
“EX3 is on a strong global growth trajectory, and our expansion in APAC is a critical part of that journey. Malaysia plays a pivotal role in enabling that growth—both as a centre of delivery excellence and as a strategic hub for the region. As we continue to scale, our investment in Malaysia will help us accelerate our broader ambitions and deliver even greater value to clients globally.”

About EX3

EX3 is a global provider of end-to-end SAP Payroll and HR transformation, combining strategic advisory with outcome-based support and managed services to streamline global operations for organizations worldwide. With offices in the UK, Malaysia, and India, EX3 delivers modern, scalable, and innovative solutions that help clients transform how they manage HR and payroll operations.

https://www.weareex3.com/ 

Media Contact:
Sach Dhanjal
Senior Marketing Manager, EX3
sach.dhanjal@weareex3.com

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EX3 Accelerates APAC Expansion with Malaysia Growth Milestone and SAP Partnership

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LONDON and KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, April 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — EX3 today announced a significant milestone in its Asia-Pacific (APAC) growth journey, marked by continued expansion in Malaysia, a newly formalised SAP partnership, and further investment in regional leadership.

As part of its broader APAC growth strategy, EX3 has strengthened its presence in Malaysia, with headcount increasing to 21 employees—an addition of four new team members in the last six months alone, with additional two expected by end of May 2026. This growth reflects sustained demand for EX3’s expertise in delivering end-to-end HR and payroll transformation programmes across the region.

In parallel, EX3 has been officially inducted as an SAP Partner in Malaysia, with a dedicated focus on Human Capital Management (HCM) and Payroll. This milestone represents a strategic step forward, reinforcing EX3’s capability to deliver enhanced value to clients through deeper alignment with SAP technologies and innovation.

The SAP partnership is central to EX3’s regional ambitions, enabling the organisation to scale its delivery and sales capabilities across Malaysia and the wider APAC market. By combining SAP’s leading cloud solutions with EX3’s agile, AI-powered delivery approach, the company is well-positioned to support organisations navigating complex HR and payroll transformations.

Sam Garwood, Chief Revenue Officer at EX3, commented:
“Our SAP partnership represents a key enabler for our go-to-market strategy across APAC. With Malaysia at the centre of our regional operations, we are building a scalable, high-impact GTM engine that allows us to bring EX3’s full capabilities to market with greater speed and precision. This positions us strongly to capture growing demand for HR and payroll transformation across the region.”

Looking ahead, EX3 will continue to invest in its regional leadership team, including the upcoming appointment of a new Head of Sales for APAC. This role will be instrumental in driving continued growth, strengthening client relationships, and expanding EX3’s footprint across key markets.

Jas Rai, CEO of EX3, added:
“EX3 is on a strong global growth trajectory, and our expansion in APAC is a critical part of that journey. Malaysia plays a pivotal role in enabling that growth—both as a centre of delivery excellence and as a strategic hub for the region. As we continue to scale, our investment in Malaysia will help us accelerate our broader ambitions and deliver even greater value to clients globally.”

About EX3

EX3 is a global provider of end-to-end SAP Payroll and HR transformation, combining strategic advisory with outcome-based support and managed services to streamline global operations for organizations worldwide. With offices in the UK, Malaysia, and India, EX3 delivers modern, scalable, and innovative solutions that help clients transform how they manage HR and payroll operations.

https://www.weareex3.com/ 

Media Contact:
Sach Dhanjal
Senior Marketing Manager, EX3
sach.dhanjal@weareex3.com

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World Micro Tees Up for Angel Flight Soars on May 13, 2026

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ROSWELL, Ga., April 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — To support the critical need for specialized medical care requiring distant travel, World Micro is proud to announce its participation as an Angelic Hole Sponsor for the 2026 Atlanta Tournament of Angels. This annual charity golf tournament directly benefits Angel Flight Soars, a nonprofit organization based out of Peachtree Dekalb Airport in Chamblee, GA.

Angel Flight Soars provides free air transportation for individuals in need of medical care or other critical services. By coordinating volunteer pilots and donated flight resources, the organization helps remove transportation barriers, ensuring patients can access life-saving treatments, specialized care, and humanitarian support.

To secure a sponsorship or learn more about participation in this impactful event, visit Tournament of Angels

“As an Angelic Hole Sponsor for the 2026 Atlanta Tournament of Angels, World Micro is proud to stand behind Angel Flight Soars, a local nonprofit in our community, and support their mission of providing essential, free air transportation for individuals who must travel far from home for specialized medical care,” said Lauren Brown, Director of Business Development.

Supporting Critical Medical Air Transportation

The 2026 Atlanta Tournament of Angels brings together community members and organizations to contribute to a vital cause. Every shot taken during the tournament helps provide essential air transportation for patients requiring specialized medical care far from their homes. This support ensures that geographical distance does not hinder access to critical treatments.

Event Details and Community Impact

The 2026 Atlanta Tournament of Angels will take place on May 13, 2026, at the Chateau Elan Golf Club. As an Angelic Hole Sponsor, World Micro underscores the profound impact of community support for services like those provided by Angel Flight Soars. The tournament offers a unique opportunity for individuals and organizations to contribute to a cause that provides essential medical air transportation, ensuring patients can access critical care regardless of distance. 

About World Micro

World Micro is a global distributor specializing in electronic components and supply chain solutions for military, aerospace, industrial, and high-reliability applications. With a focus on speed, service, and dependable fulfillment, World Micro supports customers worldwide with responsive sourcing, logistics expertise, and value-added distribution services.

Learn more at www.worldmicro.com.

For pricing and inquiries, please contact World Micro at:
Email: info@worldmicro.com 

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