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Huawei, Chulalongkorn University, and BUPT Collaborated to Foster ICT Talent at Asia Pacific Cloud AI Forum & Huawei Developer Competition 2024 Final

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BANGKOK, Jan. 23, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Huawei Technologies (Thailand) joined forces with Chulalongkorn University (CU) and Beijing University of Posts and Telecommunications (BUPT) to nurture digital talent in the ICT sector, focusing on cloud developers. This collaboration reflects a shared vision to establish Thailand as the hub of the digital economy in ASEAN.

The partnership was showcased at the Asia Pacific Cloud AI Forum & Huawei Developer Competition 2024 Final, held on January 20 to 21, 2025, at Chulalongkorn University. The event brought together 300 industry leaders, developers, and academics from across the Asia Pacific region, aiming to inspire innovation and strengthen collaboration between academia and industry.

Under the theme “Spark Infinity: Innovate Today, Transform Tomorrow,” the forum demonstrated cutting-edge advancements in cloud and AI technologies, featuring keynote presentations, solution showcases, and expert discussions. A highlight of the event was the Huawei Developer Competition, where nearly 200 teams comprising over 600 participants tackled real-world challenges using Huawei’s comprehensive ecosystem, including API Explorer, CodeArts, ModelArts, and DataArts Studio.

The competition emphasized creativity, technical expertise, and innovation in areas like AI-driven solutions and sustainable technologies. This includes how AI can be used to accelerate cloud adoption and foster the development of a prosperous developer ecosystem.

Speaking at the event, Dr. Chawapol Jariyawiroj, President of Huawei Technologies (Thailand), emphasized its alignment with Thailand’s national strategies, “The Asia Pacific Cloud AI Forum is a testament to Thailand’s commitment to becoming a regional leader in AI and digital innovation. We support the nation’s Cloud-First and AI strategies, which are key pillars for driving economic growth and advancing the digital economy.”

Huawei has been instrumental in supporting the Cloud-First and AI strategies, offering advanced cloud technologies, AI platforms, and training programs. Thailand’s Cloud-First policy is a cornerstone of its vision to transform into a value-based, innovation-driven economy. This policy requires government agencies to prioritize cloud services for IT infrastructure to enhance efficiency and reduce costs. Meanwhile, the AI Strategy (2022-2027) aims to create an ecosystem that integrates AI across sectors, driving economic growth and improving citizens’ quality of life.

Dr. Chawapol further emphasized the importance of developing digital talent, stating: “At Huawei, we believe that developers are the architects of the intelligent era. It is their ideas, their code, and their drive that spark innovation and inspire others. As a company committed to building a thriving ecosystem, we have cultivated nearly 100,000 digital talent in Thailand in the past 5 years, including nearly 12,000 advanced cloud AI developers. Through our ICT Academy program, more than 50 universities have partnered with us to develop talent through programs like this competition, training initiatives, internships, and technical mentorships. We aim to inspire more people in Thailand and across the region to explore the possibilities of cloud AI and unlock new opportunities for growth and innovation.”

Meanwhile, Chulalongkorn University and Huawei shared a commitment to cultivating digital talent. Prof. Dr. Wilert Puriwat, President of Chulalongkorn University, remarked that “Our collaboration with Huawei is a step forward in building the digital expertise that Thailand needs to thrive in the intelligent era. By working closely with global technology leaders like Huawei, we can better prepare our students to drive innovation and contribute to the nation’s digital transformation.”

As one of the first institutions to co-establish the “Huawei Academy”, BUPT shared its practical experience from three aspects: industry-education integration, smart education, and digital talent cultivation. “As an important training base for digital economy talent and an innovation source for ICT technology, BUPT has always been actively exploring new models of cooperation with enterprises. We make every effort to build platforms such as UNTES Future Learning Center oriented to the intelligent era,” said Ms. Wang Yao, Director of International Office of BUPT.

At the event, several winning teams shared practical and innovative cases built on Huawei Cloud. For example, a team developed an AI therapy enhancement system that operates through remote speech. This system provides more efficient and convenient treatment support for patients with language disorders. Another team designed an integrated building automation management system to improve the efficiency and safety of building management through intelligent means. These projects fully demonstrate the ability and potential of developers to use scientific and technological innovation to solve practical problems.

Moreover, Huawei and more than 10 Thai partners held a Job Fair side event, providing a platform for leading enterprises to connect with excellent developers and students. Enterprises can identify and attract high-potential talent and jointly explore the possibility of future cooperation, forming a more dynamic industrial ecosystem.

The champions of this year’s competition included KernelPanic from Sri Lanka (Student Track) and LifeSparrow from Hong Kong (China) (Enterprise Track). The winning teams will receive a total prize pool of USD34,000, technical training based on Huawei Cloud, and the opportunity to collaborate with Huawei on future projects. This reinforces Huawei’s commitment to nurturing and empowering tech talent in the region, promoting innovation and collaboration in cloud and AI technologies.

About Huawei

Founded in 1987, Huawei is a leading global provider of information and communications technology (ICT) infrastructure and smart devices. We have more than 207,000 employees, and we operate in more than 170 countries and regions, serving more than three billion people around the world.

Our mission is to bring digital to every person, home and organization for a fully connected, intelligent world. To this end, we will drive ubiquitous connectivity and promote equal access to networks; bring Cloud and artificial intelligence to all four corners of the earth to provide superior computing power where you need it, when you need it; build digital platforms to help all industries and organizations become more agile, efficient, and dynamic; redefine user experience with AI, making it more personalized for people in all aspects of their life, whether they’re at home, in the office, or on the go.

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LEAP Group Relaunches HumanView, a Growth Intelligence System Built to Explain Why Customers Behave the Way They Do

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Reimagined from the ground up, HumanView pairs statistical modeling with expert analysts to turn millions of real-world customer signals into business decisions

LOUISVILLE, Ky., Oct. 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — LEAP Group today announced the relaunch of HumanView, its growth intelligence service. The new version has been rebuilt from the ground up and now has a dedicated home at leapgroupnetwork.com/humanview.

HumanView analyzes what customers say and do across social platforms, e-commerce sites, review platforms, search behavior and user-generated content, including signals from Reddit, TikTok, YouTube, Meta, Amazon and Walmart+ that general AI tools cannot always access. Because the data reflects unprompted, real-world behavior, it avoids the response bias built into surveys and focus groups.

The service works in three layers. HumanView captures signals at scale, decodes millions of records through validated statistical models such as regression, correlation and clustering, and then relies on experienced analysts to interpret the patterns. Clients receive clear, human-validated insights instead of another dashboard.

“Machines find the patterns. Humans find the point,” said Alan Gilleo, CEO at LEAP Group. “The first version of HumanView showed us how much customers reveal when nobody is asking them questions. This version is built to explain why they act the way they do, and to put those answers in front of everyone making decisions, from product to service to marketing.”

HumanView focuses on three areas:

Growth Intelligence: customer motivations and how people perceive a brand and its competitors

Market and Category Intelligence: product pain points, service friction, unmet needs and competitive gaps

Audience Intelligence: new segments, positioning opportunities and gaps in the market

Every model is designed and validated by data scientists and benchmarked before it informs a recommendation.

To learn more about HumanView, visit leapgroupnetwork.com/humanview.

About LEAP Group
LEAP Group is a boutique marketing agency holding company with offices in Louisville, Indianapolis, Cincinnati and Chicago. Guided by the belief that brands should “Market Less. Matter More.,” LEAP gives clients access to specialized experts across its entire network. Learn more at leapgroupnetwork.com.

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STEPHEN A. SMITH ADDRESSES WHITE HOUSE DINNER ATTENDANCE, REAFFIRMS COMMITMENT TO HBCUs AND PROTECTING CORPORATE INVESTMENT IN BLACK EDUCATION

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NEW YORK, Oct. 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Stephen A. Smith, media mogul, New York Times bestselling author, and proud 1991 graduate of Winston-Salem State University, is addressing the public discussion surrounding his decision to attend a White House dinner with President Donald Trump, emphasizing his commitment to the long-term financial stability of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs).

For Smith, the decision was rooted in a commitment to institutions that have educated generations of Black leaders, professionals, entrepreneurs, and public servants.

“I will always advocate for HBCUs and the students whose futures depend on them,” Smith said. “My reason for attending the White House dinner was to discuss the challenges these institutions face in securing long-term funding and to make the case that corporate America must continue to invest in them.”

Smith acknowledged federal support through the FUTURE Act while expressing concern that political tensions surrounding diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) could discourage private companies from supporting HBCUs. He maintains that these institutions deserve sustained corporate partnerships, philanthropic contributions, and public investment.

“If we truly believe in free-market capitalism, businesses should be able to support educational institutions and charitable causes without fear of criticism or repercussions,” Smith said. “HBCUs have made extraordinary contributions to this country. They deserve sustained public and private investment.”

Ashley Christopher, Esq., Founder and CEO of the HBCU Week Foundation, recognized Smith’s advocacy and decision to engage with the administration.

“Stephen A. Smith has been a powerful advocate for HBCUs, using his platform and influence to shine a national spotlight on our institutions,” expressed Christopher, “His continued support of HBCU Week helps advance our mission of connecting students with life-changing educational opportunities, and we are proud to have him as our ambassador.”

Since Smith became an HBCU Week Ambassador in 2019, the initiative has facilitated more than 15,000 on-the-spot college acceptances and raised and awarded more than $150 million in scholarships, according to the HBCU Week Foundation.

As public discussion continues, Smith is emphasizing the importance of ensuring HBCUs have the resources and partnerships needed to educate future generations and expand opportunities for students.

CLICK HERE to watch Smith’s full response to his White House visit.

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Advantex Announces Completion of Financing and Extension of Maturity Date of Previously Issued Debentures

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TORONTO, Oct. 23, 2026 /CNW/ — Advantex Marketing International Inc. (CSE: ADX) (“Advantex”), a leader in the merchant cash advance and loyalty marketing products for merchants, today announced the completion of a $250,000 secured debt financing. Advantex issued a $250,000 non-convertible debenture which bears an interest rate at 12% per annum and matures December 15, 2027. The proceeds raised from this issuance of the Debenture will be used for working capital purposes.

Advantex has also extended the maturity of its existing $700,000 in 12% secured debentures from October 10, 2026 to December 15, 2027.

About Advantex Marketing International Inc.

Advantex provides working capital to merchants. Advantex also provides specialized marketing programs that enable members of Aeroplan to earn Aeroplan points at participating merchants.

Advantex shares trade on the Canadian Securities Exchange under the symbol ADX. For more information go to Advantex’s profile on www.sedar.com

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This news release contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of applicable securities laws relating to the future business and operations of Advantex. Actual results and developments may differ materially from those contemplated by these statements. The business and operations of Advantex described herein is dependent on a number of factors and is subject to a number of risks and uncertainties. Factors that could cause actual results to differ material include, but are not limited to, changes in Advantex’s economic and competitive conditions including but not limited to the industry sectors in which Advantex operates.

The statements in this news release are made of the date of this release. Forward-looking statements are made based on management’s beliefs, estimates and opinions on the date the statements are made and Advantex undertakes no obligation to update forward-looking statements if these beliefs, estimates and opinions or other circumstances should change, except as required by applicable law.

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