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Synergy Quantum and MP3 International (EDGE GROUP) Sign Landmark Agreement to Advance Military Cybersecurity and Quantum Tech in the GCC

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NEW DELHI and ABU DHABI, UAE, Feb. 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — In a major stride toward fortifying cybersecurity and defense technologies across the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), MP3 International Trading Agencies Sole Proprietorship LLC (a subsidiary of Grade One Group, part of the EDGE Group) has signed a landmark Sales and Distribution Agreement with Synergy Quantum, a global leader in quantum-secure technology solutions. This strategic alliance will bring military-grade quantum cybersecurity and advanced defense solutions throughout the GCC—encompassing the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain, and Oman—thus strengthening protection for critical infrastructure, defense operations, and government agencies against escalating cyber and quantum threats.

The surge in advanced cyber threats, including sophisticated malware and targeted attacks, pose significant risks to national security and defense operations in the GCC. Current encryption standards may soon be vulnerable to quantum-based attacks, placing sensitive military communications and critical infrastructure at unprecedented risk. This collaboration directly tackles these challenges, offering specialized quantum-secure tools and methodologies designed to uphold security even in a post-quantum environment.

Strategic Collaboration for Defense Applications

This partnership establishes a sales and marketing collaboration between MP3 International (a subsidiary of Grade One Group, part of EDGE Group) and Synergy Quantum with the primary goal of introducing and delivering a comprehensive suite of advanced quantum and cybersecurity solutions tailored for defense and critical infrastructure. These include Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC), Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) for free-space and fiber-based communication, Quantum Sensing & Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies.

Mr. Jay Oberai, CEO & Founder, Synergy Quantum stated, “The rise of advanced cyber threats and the emerging risks posed by quantum computing necessitate a forward-thinking and robust defense strategy, particularly within critical sectors such as defense, aerospace, and national security. Our collaboration with MP3 International (a subsidiary of Grade One Group, part of EDGE Group) for the distribution of our cutting-edge quantum-secure technologies marks a pivotal step toward fortifying the digital security landscape in the Middle East across the GCC region. Together, we are not only addressing today’s cybersecurity challenges but also establishing a future-ready framework to safeguard national interests. By harnessing the transformative potential of quantum technologies, we are empowering defense and security agencies with cutting-edge tools to protect sensitive communications, infrastructure, and operations with unparalleled resilience.”

Dr Ibrahim Al Kuwaiti, MP3 International stated, “We are proud to announce our sales and marketing partnership with Synergy Quantum, a global leader in quantum-secure technology solutions. In today’s rapidly evolving technological landscape, national security and industrial resilience are increasingly reliant on advanced, future-ready solutions. This collaboration empowers us to distribute their military-grade cybersecurity products and advanced quantum technologies across the Middle East GCC region. These cutting-edge solutions will strengthen UAE’s defense against advanced cyberattacks and emerging quantum threats, ensuring a secure and resilient digital future for the nation. This underscores our shared mission to empower industries with unmatched security, intelligence, and operational efficiency, enabling them to navigate and thrive in an era of technological transformation.”

“Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC) technologies are not just a strategic advantage but a necessity for modern air forces, including those in the Middle East, as they are proving to be for the Indian Air Force,” stated Air Marshal GS Bedi (Retd.), Vice President of Business Development (Aerospace & Satellite Comms.) at Synergy Quantum. “The Indian Air Force is actively investing in quantum technologies, focusing on secure communications, quantum sensing, and encryption to stay ahead in the evolving landscape of cyber and electronic warfare. This commitment underscores the critical role of quantum advancements in ensuring operational superiority and resilience in the skies.”

“Quantum warfare is no longer a distant concept; it is an imminent reality that most advanced armies across the globe are actively preparing for,” emphasized Lt Gen P Nagesh Rao (Retd.), Vice President of Business Development (DEFENCE) at Synergy Quantum. “The armed forces are increasingly prioritizing quantum technologies, from secure communications to quantum sensing and computing, to maintain a strategic edge in future conflicts. This shift highlights the urgency for nations to integrate quantum capabilities into their evolving battlefield systems.”

Transformative Benefits for Military and Defense Sectors:

Next-Generation Cybersecurity: Quantum-secured communication protects sensitive military and defense data, defending against quantum-enabled cyberattacks.Intelligent Data Analysis: Quantum-powered AI enables real-time analysis, improving decision-making in military and defense operations.Enhanced Operational Resilience: Faster simulations and data-driven strategies boost efficiency in military and defense responses to high-stakes situations.Advanced Detection Capabilities: Quantum sensors provide precise detection of anomalies, enhancing surveillance and situational awareness for military and defense missions.Secure Global Connectivity: Satellite-based quantum networks ensure secure, long-range communication for military and defense operations globally.

About Synergy Quantum:
Synergy Quantum specializes in military-grade quantum-secure communication technologies to address vulnerabilities posed by quantum computing. The company’s expertise spans Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC), Quantum Key Distribution (QKD), and Quantum Communication Infrastructure, delivering advanced solutions that secure sensitive information against evolving threats. Driven by innovation and backed by a world-class team, Synergy Quantum sets the global standard for post-quantum security, delivering unmatched resilience across diverse sectors.

About MP3 International:
MP3 International is a subsidiary of GradeOne Group, a prominent part of the EDGE Group. It is a leading provider of advanced defense and security solutions, specializing in military hardware, secure communication systems, intelligence, and surveillance technologies. The company has established a global reputation for delivering cutting-edge products and services to military, law enforcement, and special forces. With a strong international network and a focus on precision and innovation, it remains a trusted partner for governments and industries seeking future-ready solutions for critical defense and security challenges.

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Lexar Launches the Professional SILVER GO microSDXC™ UHS-I Card

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V30 rating provides seamless 4K 60fps recording

SAN JOSE, Calif., Oct. 22, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Lexar, a global leader in memory and storage, today announced the new Lexar® Professional SILVER GO microSDXC™ UHS-I Card, a versatile storage solution designed for videographers, gamers and creators who need reliable, high-performance storage across their favorite portable devices with microSD slots. Combining fast data transfers, support for high-quality video capture and durable construction, the new card helps users spend less time managing storage and more time creating and capturing their next adventure.

“Gamers and creators are pushing their hardware harder than ever, from massive game libraries to hours of 4K footage. We designed the Lexar SILVER GO so their storage is never the thing holding them back.”

“Gamers and creators are pushing their hardware harder than ever, from massive game libraries to hours of 4K footage. We designed the Lexar SILVER GO so their storage is never the thing holding them back,” said Lizette Lynch, Director of Brand Marketing at Lexar North America. “With a combination of fast transfers, reliable performance and rugged durability, the SILVER GO gives users the speed and storage they need to capture, create and play with confidence.”

The Lexar SILVER GO microSD Card offers top-notch performance of max read speeds of 250MB/s and max write speeds of 180MB/s1. Users can reach max transfer speeds when pairing the cards with the Lexar microSD/SD Reader. With a V30 Video Speed Class rating, the Lexar SILVER GO microSD Card delivers smooth, uninterrupted 4K 60fps Ultra HD recording and keeps pace with rapid-fire burst shooting. The Lexar SILVER GO microSD Card is optimized for action cameras, drones and handheld consoles including DJI, Insta360, GoPro, Nintendo Switch, and Steam Deck2, to name a few.

Available in capacities 64GB-512GB, the SILVER GO microSDXC is built for durability, with features such as IPX7 waterproof, wearproof, drop-proof, temperature-proof, X-ray-proof, shockproof, magnetic-proof, and vibration resistance. The free Lexar Recovery Tool gives users peace of mind, helping users attempt to recover accidentally deleted files. Separately, Lexar products are backed by a limited lifetime warranty, subject to applicable terms and conditions.

The Lexar SILVER GO microSDXC is available through Amazon, with the 512GB available at an MSRP of $144.99, 256GB available at an MSRP of $84.99, 128GB available at an MSRP of $54.99, and 64GB available at an MSRP of $34.99. For more information, visit americas.lexar.com.

Lexar Professional SILVER GO microSDXC™ UHS-I Card Availability:

LINK: https://americas.lexar.com/product/lexar-professional-silver-go-microsdxc-uhs-i-card/

1 Speeds based on internal testing. Actual performance may vary.

2 All product and company names, and brands mentioned are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. Their use is for identification purposes only and does not imply endorsement, sponsorship or affiliation with Lexar.

About Lexar

Founded in California in 1996, Lexar has dedicated 30 years advancing reliable, high-performance memory solutions and now operates more than 100,000 sales channels across six continents, serving over 100 million users in more than 70 countries. Its award-winning portfolio, from memory cards and SSDs to DRAM and mobile storage, continues to empower creators, professionals, and everyday users worldwide. For more information, please visit americas.lexar.com.

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Lexar Launches the Professional SILVER GO microSDXC™ UHS-I Card

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V30 rating provides seamless 4K 60fps recording

SAN JOSE, Calif., Oct. 22, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Lexar, a global leader in memory and storage, today announced the new Lexar® Professional SILVER GO microSDXC™ UHS-I Card, a versatile storage solution designed for videographers, gamers and creators who need reliable, high-performance storage across their favorite portable devices with microSD slots. Combining fast data transfers, support for high-quality video capture and durable construction, the new card helps users spend less time managing storage and more time creating and capturing their next adventure.

“Gamers and creators are pushing their hardware harder than ever, from massive game libraries to hours of 4K footage. We designed the Lexar SILVER GO so their storage is never the thing holding them back.”

“Gamers and creators are pushing their hardware harder than ever, from massive game libraries to hours of 4K footage. We designed the Lexar SILVER GO so their storage is never the thing holding them back,” said Lizette Lynch, Director of Brand Marketing at Lexar North America. “With a combination of fast transfers, reliable performance and rugged durability, the SILVER GO gives users the speed and storage they need to capture, create and play with confidence.”

The Lexar SILVER GO microSD Card offers top-notch performance of max read speeds of 250MB/s and max write speeds of 180MB/s1. Users can reach max transfer speeds when pairing the cards with the Lexar microSD/SD Reader. With a V30 Video Speed Class rating, the Lexar SILVER GO microSD Card delivers smooth, uninterrupted 4K 60fps Ultra HD recording and keeps pace with rapid-fire burst shooting. The Lexar SILVER GO microSD Card is optimized for action cameras, drones and handheld consoles including DJI, Insta360, GoPro, Nintendo Switch, and Steam Deck2, to name a few.

Available in capacities 64GB-512GB, the SILVER GO microSDXC is built for durability, with features such as IPX7 waterproof, wearproof, drop-proof, temperature-proof, X-ray-proof, shockproof, magnetic-proof, and vibration resistance. The free Lexar Recovery Tool gives users peace of mind, helping users attempt to recover accidentally deleted files. Separately, Lexar products are backed by a limited lifetime warranty, subject to applicable terms and conditions.

The Lexar SILVER GO microSDXC is available through Amazon, with the 512GB available at an MSRP of $144.99, 256GB available at an MSRP of $84.99, 128GB available at an MSRP of $54.99, and 64GB available at an MSRP of $34.99. For more information, visit americas.lexar.com.

Lexar Professional SILVER GO microSDXC™ UHS-I Card Availability:

LINK: https://americas.lexar.com/product/lexar-professional-silver-go-microsdxc-uhs-i-card/

1 Speeds based on internal testing. Actual performance may vary.

2 All product and company names, and brands mentioned are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. Their use is for identification purposes only and does not imply endorsement, sponsorship or affiliation with Lexar.

About Lexar

Founded in California in 1996, Lexar has dedicated 30 years advancing reliable, high-performance memory solutions and now operates more than 100,000 sales channels across six continents, serving over 100 million users in more than 70 countries. Its award-winning portfolio, from memory cards and SSDs to DRAM and mobile storage, continues to empower creators, professionals, and everyday users worldwide. For more information, please visit americas.lexar.com.

Media Contact

Media Team, Lexar, 1 6263720725, lexar@boltpr.com, https://americas.lexar.com/

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Racquel Oden to Receive The ELC’s 2026 Achievement Award for Leadership in Financial Services and Expanding Opportunity

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HSBC executive recognized for a career building businesses, developing talent, and widening access to wealth and financial prosperity

WASHINGTON, Oct. 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The Executive Leadership Council (ELC) will honor Racquel Oden, HSBC’s U.S. Head of International Wealth and Premier Banking and Private Banking, with the 2026 ELC Achievement Award at The ELC Recognition Gala on October 30, 2026, at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center in National Harbor, Maryland.

With more than 25 years of financial services experience, Oden has built a career at the intersection of business growth, client leadership, and talent development. At HSBC, she leads businesses serving affluent and globally connected clients in the United States, bringing a client-first approach to one of the world’s largest financial services organizations.

“Racquel brings a rare combination of commercial discipline and genuine investment in people,” said Michael C. Hyter, President and CEO of The Executive Leadership Council. “She understands that leadership is measured in business results, certainly, but also in the people you prepare for greater responsibility and the doors you make easier for others to open. Her career reflects the kind of enterprise leadership The ELC has championed for 40 years.”

Oden’s career spans some of the world’s most prominent financial institutions. Prior to HSBC, she served as a Managing Director at JPMorgan Chase, where she led Network Expansion and held leadership roles across national sales, Consumer Banking and Wealth Management. She previously spent eight years at Merrill Lynch in several Managing Director roles and more than a decade at UBS in senior leadership positions. She began her Wall Street career in equity trading at Morgan Stanley.

Throughout that journey, Oden has described her leadership philosophy as one rooted in service and in helping people become the strongest versions of themselves. That philosophy also informs her work to expand access to wealth, opportunity, and financial fluency.

Her leadership extends across corporate and civic institutions. Oden serves on the corporate board of National Life Group and chairs the Board of Directors of the Thurgood Marshall College Fund. She also serves on the boards of the Apollo Theater and the New York City Police Foundation.

Her honors include the National Urban League’s 2026 Women of Power award and recognition among Barron’s Most Influential Women in Finance, American Banker’s Most Powerful Women in Finance and Forbes’ 50 Over 50.

Oden holds a Bachelor of Arts from James Madison University and an MBA from Hampton University.

The ELC Achievement Award recognizes corporate executives whose careers reflect exceptional professional accomplishment, leadership and impact. Oden joins a distinguished group of past ELC honorees whose influence has reached across companies, industries and communities.

The ELC Marks 40 Years of Developing Leaders
Oden will receive the Achievement Award during a milestone year for The Executive Leadership Council. Founded in 1986, The ELC is celebrating its 40th anniversary in 2026, marking four decades of developing leaders who perform at the highest levels of business and strengthening the leadership pipeline that sustains that excellence.

The 2026 ELC Recognition Gala will take place Friday, October 30, at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center in National Harbor, Maryland. Hosted by Emmy Award-winning television journalist and Entertainment Tonight co-host Kevin Frazier, the black-tie celebration will feature a special musical performance by 10-time GRAMMY Award winner Chaka Khan.

The Gala is the signature fundraising event of The ELC’s 2026 Gala Week, October 28–31, which will bring together more than 3,000 members, students, senior executives and business leaders as The ELC celebrates its 40th anniversary.

Gala Week is designed to span the leadership journey. The Honors Symposium connects ELC Scholars with senior executives and hiring managers as they prepare to enter the workplace. The Mid-Level Managers’ Symposium develops high-performing professionals preparing for greater leadership responsibility. Corporate Board Navigator helps ELC members prepare for corporate board service.

ABOUT THE ELC

The Executive Leadership Council is an independent nonprofit founded in 1986 that opens channels of opportunity for the development of global executives to positively impact business and our communities. Learn more at elcinfo.com.

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