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DEDICATED FIBER TRUNK TO LINK MAH SING DC HUB@SOUTHVILLE CITY AND CYBERJAYA, STRENGTHENING REGIONAL DATA CENTER CONNECTIVITY

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Trifecta of power, water and high-speed connectivity boost DC Hub’s appeal

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, March 14, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Mah Sing DC Hub@Southville City will have an approximately 25km dedicated fiber trunk linking it to Cyberjaya, reinforcing its position as a premier data center location. This dedicated fiber trunk enhances regional connectivity by enabling high-speed, low-latency link to Cyberjaya’s data hubs, which have direct fiber routes to Singapore. This seamless connection provides access to Singapore’s cloud services, fintech ecosystem, and global internet exchanges, ensuring faster data transfer, improved redundancy, and greater scalability.

The groundbreaking ceremony was officiated by Lionel Leong, Mah Sing’s Deputy Group Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director, and Mansor Mohd Kassim, the Chief Executive Officer of Front Connect Sdn. Bhd. (“FCSB”), a licensed Network Facility Provider (NFP) which has been awarded the job. Witnessing the ceremony was Tan Sri Dato‘ Sri Leong Hoy Kum, Mah Sing’s Founder and Group Managing Director and Sun Jian Wei, FCSB’s Director.

“At Mah Sing, we take our project deliverables seriously, ensuring that every initiative is executed with precision and purpose. The dedicated fiber trunk is a testament to our commitment to building a well-equipped, future-ready data hub that meets the urgency of today’s digital demands. By enhancing connectivity and ensuring redundancy, we are strengthening Mah Sing DC Hub@Southville City’s position as a high-performance data center location, always ready to serve the evolving needs of the industry,” said Lionel Leong.

With immediate access to power infrastructure, water availability, and high-speed connectivity, Mah Sing DC Hub@Southville City provides a significant “speed to market” advantage.

FCSB will serve as the custodian, operator, and sales representative, managing fiber connectivity for Mah Sing, the owner of the dedicated fiber trunk. Under a profit-sharing management, both parties will benefit from long-term growth and sustainability.

Strategically positioned near Cyberjaya’s data center ecosystem, Mah Sing DC Hub@ Southville City will offer seamless high-speed, low-latency connectivity. The fiber trunk is designed to meet the future expansion need. Mah Sing has also secured a secondary route through Fiberail’s network to further enhance stability.

The dedicated fiber trunk provides data center operators with direct access to dark fiber, enabling scalability, redundancy, and resilience. Operators can deploy custom network solutions, scale operations with unlimited bandwidth, and future-proof their connectivity needs. Furthermore, the connectivity to Cyberjaya Data Center will establish Mah Sing DC Hub@Southville City as an international gateway for data centers in Johor and Singapore, further solidifying its strategic importance in the region.

Expanding Market for Data Centers and Dark Fiber

Malaysia’s data center market is rapidly growing, driven by cloud adoption, digital transformation, and 5G expansion. Dark fiber offers flexibility, cost-effectiveness, and full control over network infrastructure, allowing seamless expansion and custom configurations. Unlike traditional ISP bandwidth, leasing dark fiber provides long-term scalability without metered usage constraints, making it a more cost-effective option for data center operators.

Mah Sing’s investment aligns with the projected growth of the global dark fiber market. The fiber trunk will primarily support data center operators under long-term lease agreements, including 10 to 15-year Indefeasible Right of Use (IRU) contracts. Additionally, this infrastructure creates new opportunities for telecommunications providers, supporting 5G deployment and enhancing enterprise connectivity.

By prioritizing connectivity and network redundancy, Mah Sing DC Hub@Southville City is set to become a strategic hub for global technology firms. With dark fiber readily available, data center operators will benefit from superior scalability, stability, and security, reinforcing Mah Sing’s role in Malaysia’s digital economy.

Infrastructure Readiness and Speed to Market Advantage

Spanning 150 acres, Mah Sing DC Hub@Southville City will become a key data center hub with a minimum 500MW power capacity, offering substantial space for data center development. The hub offers a unique competitive advantage due to its infrastructure readiness. With immediate access to power infrastructure, water availability, and high-speed connectivity, Mah Sing DC Hub@Southville City provides a significant “speed to market” advantage.

This is particularly crucial given the ongoing shortage of power and water in other locations, making it challenging for operators to set up their data centers efficiently. Southville City’s well-planned infrastructure allows businesses to get their facilities up and running faster compared to competing areas, positioning it as an attractive destination for data center investment.

Mah Sing is also exploring a 42-acre site in Meridin East, Johor Bahru, for a potential 300MW power capacity data center, reinforcing its commitment to high-growth digital assets.  

Southville City: A Prime Location for Data Centers

Southville City, a 428-acre integrated freehold township, is poised to become a preferred destination for data centers. With reliable power supply, water, and fiber connectivity, Southville City is ideally situated for data centers. It can potentially form a strategic triangle of data center hubs with Cyberjaya and Bukit Jalil which are both located approximately 20km from Southville City.

Southville City’s strategic position within Bangi, the Knowledge Hub of Selangor, ensures a steady supply of skilled talent from nearby government training centers and educational institutions, facilitating the smooth integration of new data center initiatives and businesses into a thriving ecosystem. Southville City offers excellent connectivity with direct access to the North-South Expressway and proximity to Kuala Lumpur and mature neighborhoods like Kajang and Putrajaya. This vibrant real estate landscape underscores Southville City’s potential as a hub for high-tech infrastructure, meeting the evolving demands of the digital era.

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EBSCO Clinical Decisions Appoints Paul Tuten as Executive Vice President

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~ Seasoned health IT executive and former ONC advisor to lead EBSCO Clinical Decisions as it advances its mission to bring trusted evidence to clinicians at the point of care.~

IPSWICH, Mass., Oct. 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — EBSCO Clinical Decisions today announced the appointment of Paul Tuten as its Executive Vice President. In his role, Tuten will oversee all aspects of EBSCO Clinical Decisions, including strategy, content, product development, and growth. His priorities include advancing the organization’s point-of-care strategy and expanding partnerships that bring expert-vetted DynaMed® content directly into the workflows, platforms, and AI-enabled tools clinicians use every day.

“Paul’s strong and even-handed leadership is an incredible asset as we work to deliver intelligent, evidence-based tools that elevate care delivery,” said Roy Ziegelstein, MD, MACP, Editor-in-Chief and Chief Medical Officer of DynaMed. “His deep technical expertise and track record in academic publishing will help us take the next step in building and delivering trustworthy, evidence-based solutions for clinicians that integrate natively into their daily workflows, reducing friction and improving care when and where it matters most.”

Tuten joined the company in 2025 as Executive Vice President and Chief Platform Officer at EBSCO Information Services, focused on accelerating scalable growth of EBSCO’s advanced knowledge services. Prior to joining, he was Chief Product and Technology Officer at Taylor & Francis, where he led a global team in driving digital transformation and enhancing data governance, analytics, and platform-centric customer experiences in service to academic researchers. Tuten previously built and repositioned health IT organizations focused on clinical data exchange, patient safety, quality measurement, and revenue cycle management, including at Quantros (now part of RLDatix and Healthcare Bluebook), RxAnte, and ABILITY Network (now part of Inovalon). He holds a PhD in Information Systems from Nova Southeastern University.

“For too long, clinical decision support has worked like a paper map. Useful, but only if you pull over to review it and already know where you are. Clinicians need something closer to GPS, seamlessly integrated into the car and proactively guiding them in real time without having to take their eyes off the road,” said Tuten. “At EBSCO Clinical Decisions, our job is to get trusted clinical knowledge everywhere care is delivered. But like GPS, clinical decision support is only as good as the information behind it. With AI tools multiplying and published research outpacing peer review, it’s never mattered more that human experts decide what evidence informs it. I’m excited to help bring this vision to life and set a new standard for point-of-care delivery.”

Tuten has also advised the federal government on health information exchange and interoperability as a Senior Advisor to the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC) at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. In that role, he supported the HITECH Act’s Meaningful Use program and served as a government liaison to EHR vendors on certification criteria.

To learn more about EBSCO Clinical Decisions, click here. 

About EBSCO Clinical Decisions

EBSCO Information Services (EBSCO) helps people find, access, and apply trusted information. Through its EBSCO Clinical Decisions suite of products, EBSCO delivers evidence-based clinical decision-support solutions designed to help healthcare professionals answer clinical questions, support informed decisions, and improve patient care.

EBSCO Clinical Decisions combines trusted clinical content with advanced technologies to support healthcare organizations and clinicians across clinical decision-making, patient care, learning, and research. The suite is designed to provide current, evidence-based information within the clinical workflow, helping healthcare professionals find the answers they need when they need them. For more information, visit www.clinicaldecisions.com. Visit our blog at Health Notes or follow us on X and LinkedIn.

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College Board Launches AP Cybersecurity to Prepare Students to Protect the Digital World

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New high school course builds foundational skills for college, careers, and service as states connect cybersecurity education to national security needs

NEW YORK, Oct. 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Cyber threats reach into everyday life, from scams that steal families’ savings to attacks on utilities and other essential services. Helping students understand and respond to those threats can open doors to further education, employment, and national defense service. College Board’s new AP Cybersecurity course, which was launched in high schools this fall, gives students a place to begin.

In 2025, U.S. employers posted more than half a million job listings requiring cybersecurity skills. Yet many students have little opportunity to learn about cybersecurity in high school or see where those skills could take them.

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AP Cybersecurity introduces students to the work behind that demand: protecting the systems people depend on. Through practical scenarios, students assess security weaknesses, weigh risks, and investigate evidence of attacks. An assignment might ask them to evaluate threats to internet-connected farm equipment or recommend protections for computer networks aboard a naval submarine.

These assignments help students see how cybersecurity skills apply across industries and in national defense. Indiana offers an example of how those connections can take shape. The statewide Cybersecurity Partnership brings together high schools, colleges, employers, and the Indiana National Guard to help students explore routes into further education, employment, and military service.

The course and partnerships like Indiana’s address two connected needs: giving students an introduction to cybersecurity and helping them understand where continued learning could lead. For students, that connection gives classroom assignments a larger purpose. Investigating a security weakness today can be a first step toward learning how to protect a hospital, secure a business, or defend the country.

Interested in learning more? Talk to your school district or high school to see if they are offering AP Cybersecurity or visit collegeboard.org

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Alkami to Host Webinar with Thomaston Savings Bank on Using Predictive AI to Deliver Data-Driven Guidance and Accelerate Growth

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Leaders from Alkami and Thomaston Savings Bank will discuss how financial institutions can use predictive AI and behavioral signals to drive strategic growth and strengthen account holder relationships

PLANO, Texas, Oct. 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Alkami Technology, Inc. (Nasdaq: ALKT) (“Alkami”), a digital sales and service platform provider for financial institutions in the U.S., today announced an upcoming webinar hosted with Thomaston Savings Bank, “Guess Less and Grow More with Predictive AI.” The webinar will take place Wednesday, October 28, 2026, at 2 p.m. ET.

As account holders increasingly expect more personalized and proactive experiences, financial institutions have an opportunity to leverage data to deliver tailored guidance during every interaction. According to Alkami research, 44% of Americans who use digital banking wish their primary financial provider did a better job anticipating their financial needs and goals.1

The upcoming webinar will explore how financial institutions can respond to these expectations by using predictive artificial intelligence (AI) to drive growth across deposits and lending while strengthening primary relationships. Speakers will discuss how Alkami’s Data & Marketing Solution uses behavioral insights and predictive AI to help institutions identify growth opportunities and deliver more personalized outreach.

Featured speakers include:

Kent Blacksher, strategic account executive, AlkamiEthan O’Day, business intelligence analyst, Thomaston Savings Bank

“Data helps us understand how customers engage, but the real value comes from understanding what those behaviors may tell us about their needs,” said Ethan O’Day, business intelligence analyst, Thomaston Savings Bank. “Predictive AI can help us focus our outreach sooner and make it more relevant, while our team’s expertise keeps the work grounded in the relationships we have with our customers.”

During the session, attendees will learn how to:

Identify deposit and lending opportunities using behavioral signalsCreate more relevant outreach for customers and membersRecognize engagement and attrition signals earlierSimplify campaign execution and move from insight to actionBuild marketing strategies that support growth and retention

The presentation will explore real examples of how data-activated campaigns drive faster product adoption, along with insights into how predictive AI can help guide your team’s strategy.

“Financial institutions have more data than ever, but data creates value when teams can turn insight into action,” said Kent Blacksher, strategic account executive at Alkami. “Combining predictive AI with human expertise allows marketing teams to skip the guesswork while building stronger account holder relationships.”

To register for the webinar, visit here.

To learn more about Anticipatory Banking and the Alkami Digital Sales & Service Platform, visit here.

About Alkami
Alkami provides a digital sales and service platform for U.S. banks and credit unions. Our unified Platform integrates onboarding, digital banking, and data and marketing—each solution can stand alone, but together they deliver more—to help institutions onboard, engage, and grow relationships. As the future shifts toward Anticipatory Banking, we help data-informed bankers meet the moment with technology that drives action.

1 Alkami Proprietary Research. 2026 Digital Banking Americans Research Study. Online survey of 1,500 U.S. digital banking Americans conducted March 26–April 22, 2026.

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alkami@fullyvested.com

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