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METIS Intelligence, a Cutting-Edge AI Company, Raises New Funding Round to Drive U.S. Market Expansion

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WASHINGTON, Jan. 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — METIS Intelligence, a global leader in NextGen AI-driven intelligence and law enforcement solutions, has successfully raised a pivotal funding round, led by UAE-based Tau Capital. This new investment will support METIS’ ambitious plans to expand its footprint in North America, making its groundbreaking intelligence solutions accessible to law enforcement, public safety and security agencies of all sizes across the region.

With METIS, these agencies are changing the game, transforming operations, and achieving results by delivering best-in-class intelligence solutions that were previously out of reach, both financially and logistically, especially at the municipal level. Through the power of AI driven smart fusion, cognitive automation and augmented intelligence, METIS enables organizations to harness every available piece of data in “real time”—providing both relevant and actionable insights that dramatically improve the quality of decision making. Making sense of many complex and diverse data sources simultaneously, METIS empowers investigators to quickly uncover critical leads or emerging threats, solve cases faster, and improve the quality of prosecutions.

A significant highlight of this expansion is the appointment of Bill Murray, General Partner at Tau Capital, to the METIS Intelligence Board of Directors. Bill brings decades of global business, ‘Five Eyes’ intelligence, government, and policy experience, which will be instrumental in steering METIS’ growth strategy in North America.”

“This investment is a game-changer for our North American operations,” said Dr. Joseph J. Lestrange, EVP and Chief Strategy and Innovation Officer for METIS North America. “It will accelerate our ability to provide world-class intelligence solutions across the region, that empower agencies to combat crime and adapt quickly to evolving public safety challenges.”

“This investment is a pivotal moment for METIS as we expand our North American operations,” added Natan Bandler, CEO of METIS Intelligence. “With Tau Capital’s backing and our innovative AI technology, we are poised to transform the way agencies of all sizes access and utilize cutting-edge intelligence tools. This milestone aligns with our mission to make advanced technology affordable and impactful for every agency, regardless of size.”

This funding will also fuel METIS’ R&D efforts, enhance partnerships with public and private sectors, and drive the growth of its U.S.-based team, enabling greater responsiveness to the unique needs of North American agencies.

About METIS Intelligence
METIS Intelligence is a cutting-edge AI technology company founded in Israel by intelligence and technology experts. The company’s U.S. operations are based in Washington, DC, and led by former law enforcement and intelligence executives with deep industry expertise. METIS specializes in providing innovative tools that empower professionals to navigate complex challenges, streamline workflows, and deliver impactful results and is uniquely compatible with the complex and diverse tech requirements of the North American market because of its flexible deployment options, including on-prem, gov/private cloud or a SaaS model hosted by METIS!

About Tau Capital
Tau Capital, based in the UAE, invests in transformative technologies that drive innovation and secure a connected future. For more information, visit Tau Capital.

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For media inquiries, please contact:
Dr. Joseph J. Lestrange
EVP / Chief Strategy & Innovation Officer
METIS Intelligence North America
Email: Joseph.Lestrange@Metis-Intelligence.com

For investor relations inquiries, please contact:
Natan Bandler
CEO METIS Intelligence
Email: Natan.Bandler@Metis-Intelligence.com

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Melody Party Offers Over 20,000 Songs and Adds More Than a Thousand New Tracks Monthly, Enhancing Its Online Karaoke Experience

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SEOUL, South Korea, Oct. 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Melody Party is a music social app featuring a variety of activities, including Mic Grab, Artist Mafia, and Singing Battle. Through its online karaoke feature, SING A SONG, the app brings the traditional karaoke experience online, removing time and location constraints and offering a music experience that combines real-time singing with social interaction.

SING A SONG features an extensive library of more than 20,000 songs, with over a thousand new songs added every month. Its diverse selection includes popular K-pop tracks, classic Korean songs, and karaoke favorites. The feature offers a free-use model, allowing users to start singing their chosen songs without paying a separate fee. This helps reduce the time and cost associated with visiting traditional coin-operated karaoke venues, making it easier to enjoy singing as part of everyday life.

In terms of functionality, SING A SONG supports pitch adjustment and independent volume controls for vocals and accompaniment, allowing users to customize their singing experience according to their preferences. Users can also create online karaoke rooms, invite friends to sing together in real time, and enjoy voice chat and social interaction.

By continuously expanding its song library and offering diverse music-based interactive experiences, Melody Party continues to strengthen its music ecosystem. Through SING A SONG, the platform aims to create an accessible, highly interactive online music social space.

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Drawing new strength from 20-year legacy, IAACA calls on global counterparts to join annual conference to fortify integrity

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MARRAKECH, Morocco, Oct. 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The International Association of Anti-Corruption Authorities (IAACA), an independent and non-political anti-corruption organisation with over 190 member anti-corruption authorities (ACAs) worldwide, will co-host IAACA Annual Conference 2026 in Marrakech, Morocco next month together with the Independent Commission Against Corruption of Hong Kong, China (ICAC) and the National Authority for Probity, Prevention and Fight Against Corruption of Morocco (INPPLC) to chart a path for the global graft fight and explore cutting-edge approaches to tackle emerging corruption challenges.

Themed “Building on 20 Years of Legacy: Drawing Strength from the Past, Guarding Global Integrity for the Future”, the international event will not only mark the 20th anniversary of the IAACA, but also provide a dynamic forum for IAACA members to exchange insights and enhance co-operation.

Calling on international counterparts to participate in the conference scheduled for November 25, IAACA President Mr Woo Ying-ming, who also serves as ICAC Commissioner, said that “As the IAACA marks its 20th anniversary, the conference will bring together global anti-corruption community at a pivotal moment for collective action. I anticipate that the valuable insights and new approaches generated through the international synergy will chart a resilient strategic path for us to navigate integrity risks and draw strength from our shared legacy to guard global integrity for generations to come.”

During the conference, renowned international experts from the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), Basel Institute on Governance, the International Anti-Corruption Academy, and global anti-corruption and law enforcement agencies and institutions will shed light on harnessing artificial intelligence in the fight against corruption, safeguarding integrity within global climate and biodiversity frameworks and analysing global corruption measurement and systemic effectiveness.

Following the conference, the ICAC, the INPPLC, the IAACA and the UNODC will co-organise a training seminar on leveraging AI in combating corruption.

While the ICAC and INPPLC will share how AI and new technology can reshape the future of anti-graft enforcement and corruption prevention, the UNODC will provide a global perspective on using AI models in financial crime investigations and addressing the operational relevance, legal robustness and adaptability across jurisdictions.

For details of the conference and training, please visit:
https://www.icac.org.hk/icac/iaaca-morocco-2026/index.html

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Viettel moves 100 million subscribers to home-grown cloud-native charging in three months – with zero downtime

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HANOI, Vietnam, Oct. 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Viettel High Technology Industries Corporation (Viettel High Tech), part of Viettel Group, has migrated more than 100 million subscribers and some 5,000 tariff plans at Viettel, Vietnam’s largest mobile operator, to vOCS 4.0, its in-house cloud-native charging system. The three-month cutover ran on a live national network with no service disruption.

Replacing a charging system is one of the riskiest projects an operator can undertake, which is why many stick with legacy platforms. Viettel High Tech reduced the risk through real-time data synchronization, parallel running and a phased cutover, with instant rollback at every stage.

The project won the Telecom Review Excellence Awards 2026 prize for Best Technology Deployment in Asia, a first for a Vietnamese company.

What it means for operators:

Scale: more than 300,000 transactions per second at latency below 5 milliseconds, across 2G–5G and fixed services on one platformLower cost: up to 50% less hardware investment than the previous generation, by sharing infrastructure with the networkAgility: new tariff plans in hours instead of days, new features three times faster and deployments about 30% fasterResilience: two active data centers about 2,000 km apart and automatic recovery in under two minutes

Viettel High Tech developed every core layer in-house, from a telecom-grade cloud-native platform and NFV-MANO orchestration to real-time charging, subscriber and balance management.

“Passing rigorous tests of real-time self-diagnosis and self-recovery is what allows an operator to keep its promise of 24/7 service to customers,” said Luu Manh Ha, CEO of Viettel Networks, which operates the system on Viettel’s network in Vietnam. “Above all, owning the charging system means an operator is not dependent on foreign vendors – it safeguards digital sovereignty and preserves business flexibility.”

“The charging system is where an operator’s business strategy turns into revenue in real time,” said Nguyen Minh Quang, CEO of Viettel High Tech. “We believe vOCS 4.0 is ready to help operators worldwide capture the value of 5G and digital services.”

In 2017, vOCS 4.0’s predecessor, vOCS 3.0, replaced a foreign vendor’s platform for 90 million Viettel subscribers. Across both generations, vOCS serves more than 220 million subscribers in 11 countries. Viettel High Tech now offers vOCS 4.0 to operators worldwide.

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