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NEW RAY DOLBY – MARSHALL SCHOLARSHIP FUND ANNOUNCED, ENDOWMENT SUPPORTS THIRD-YEAR DOCTORAL RESEARCH

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NEW YORK, May 26, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The Association of Marshall Scholars, together with the family of pioneering sound engineer Ray Dolby, announce the “Ray Dolby – Marshall Scholarship Fund,” an endowment to support Marshall Scholars who will be completing their third year of doctoral research in the United Kingdom.  Ray Dolby studied physics at Cambridge University under the British government’s flagship Marshall Scholarship as part of the class of 1957.  Recognizing the Scholarship’s role in bringing Dolby to the UK at an early stage of his research – work which subsequently transformed the nature of recorded sound across the globe – the Dolby family has given $3.6m (~£2.8m) to establish an endowment bringing comparable advanced research opportunities to future generations of Americans. 

The Ray Dolby – Marshall Scholarship endowment comes as Cambridge University opens the Ray Dolby Centre, supported by £85m from the Dolby estate and serving as the new center piece of the Cavendish Laboratory (Department of Physics). This national facility for physics will “support a diverse array of physics research and nurture the next generations of engineers, physicists and inventors,” according to Professor Mete Atatüre, Head of the Cavendish Laboratory, “expanding the UK’s science capabilities – in areas such as quantum technologies which are set to create new advanced industries and products.” The Dolby family has given more than £150m in philanthropic support to Cambridge University to revitalise and develop the Cavendish Laboratory and to support a new fund for teaching and research, the Dolby Family Fund for Excellence in Physics.

Ray Dolby OBE (1933-2013) was an inventor, audio pioneer, and founder of Dolby Laboratories, who transformed the sound of entertainment. Dolby’s technical innovations in noise reduction and “surround sound,” among other inventions, helped open new creative possibilities for cinematic and broadcast audio around the world.  Close Encounters of the Third Kind, Star Wars, A Clockwork Orange, and A Star is Born are among the earliest of the 37,000+ films that have been created using Dolby technologies. With nearly 10,000 issued patents, the company and Ray Dolby have been recognized for their path-breaking contributions to the motion picture industry with many Academy Awards, Emmys, Grammys, and Oscars.

Studying for a doctorate at the Cavendish Lab, Cambridge University, was pivotal for Dolby’s career. Ray Dolby founded Dolby Laboratories in London in 1965 – bringing to it, according to his wife, Dagmar Dolby “the spirit of novel research and innovation which he had seen in Cambridge.”  The company took advantage of London being the world’s hub for musical recordings in the 60’s, working with Decca, the BBC, and many others, and eventually growing from a handful of employees to over 2,000 with 47 offices in 20 countries.

Lord Chris Smith, previous Master of Pembroke College, reflects: “Ray Dolby came to Pembroke as a Marshall Scholar to do a PhD in x-ray microscopy; he went on to invent the sound system that revolutionized listening for the world. In subsequent years, he has had a major impact on Cambridge [University], supporting both Pembroke and the Cavendish Laboratory in a myriad of different ways.  His commitment to the enhancement of Cambridge’s facilities and the educational opportunities of our students has been second to none.”      

As the first cohort of Ray Dolby – Marshall Scholars begins their research in the fall, Dagmar Dolby, Ray’s widow, remembers: “Going to England opened Ray’s eyes to the world and the exceptional creativity of the work being done at the Cavendish. It was there that he was inspired to tackle long-standing and difficult problems. Ray always acknowledged the critical role his time spent as a Marshall Scholar at Cambridge was to his development as a scientist.”

The endowment provided by Dolby’s estate augments the British Government funded two-year Marshall Scholarship, deepening and expanding research opportunities for young American leaders studying in the United Kingdom.

The philanthropic giving of Ray Dolby and his family, along with other scholars, over the past decade to their shared alma mater – Cambridge University – is 33 million pounds more than the entire cost of the Marshall Scholarship program in its 70 years of existence (adjusted for inflation) to the British Government.

The Association of Marshall Scholars, made up of over 2,000 recipients of the Marshall Scholarship, builds upon the legacy of the Marshall Plan and the Marshall Scholarship, helping to expand the bounds of human knowledge and deepen ties between the United States and the United Kingdom and their shared democratic values.

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SINTRONES Advances Battlefield Intelligence with Tactical Edge AI at EUROSATORY 2026

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Featuring Intel® Panther Lake Rugged Computing, Military AI Vision, and Data Sovereignty Solutions for Modern Defense

PARIS, June 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — SINTRONES Technology Corp. (TPEx: 6680), a global provider of rugged embedded and Edge AI computing solutions, will exhibit at EUROSATORY 2026 (Hall 5B, Booth BC465). The company will showcase its latest Tactical Edge AI computing platforms for battlefield intelligence, autonomous military operations, and mission-critical defense applications. In collaboration with TEAMGROUP Industrial, SINTRONES will also demonstrate integrated storage solutions designed to ensure an absolute control over critical data in modern defense environments.

As military operations increasingly rely on AI-driven intelligence, autonomous systems, and cyber-secure infrastructure, defense organizations require rugged computing platforms capable of processing vast amounts of data directly at the tactical edge. Developed under an IEC 62443-4-1 certified secure development lifecycle and validated to MIL-STD-810H environmental standards, SINTRONES delivers reliable Edge AI computing solutions engineered for harsh and mission-critical deployments.

“Defense organizations need more than computing performance. They require real-time intelligence, cybersecurity resilience, and dependable operation in demanding environments,” said Kevin Hsu, CEO of SINTRONES.

Intel® Panther Lake-Powered Tactical Edge AI Computing

A key highlight at the booth is the VBOX-3650 rugged in-vehicle computer, powered by the latest Intel® Core™ Ultra Series 3 processor (codename Panther Lake). Featuring integrated NPU and GPU acceleration, the platform is engineered for AI-powered military mobility, autonomous ground vehicles (UGVs), mobile command systems, and ISR applications that require real-time intelligence at the tactical edge. Delivering high-throughput AI inference, low-latency responsiveness, and energy-efficient performance in a compact fanless design, the VBOX-3650 enables defense organizations to deploy advanced AI capabilities closer to the mission.

The showcased solutions support AI-powered vision applications, including real-time object detection, target tracking, situational awareness, and autonomous navigation, helping operators transform sensor data into actionable intelligence for faster and more informed decision-making.

Data Sovereignty Through Integrated Edge AI and Secure Storage

As defense platforms generate increasing volumes of mission-critical data, maintaining control and protection of sensitive information has become a strategic priority.

At EUROSATORY 2026, SINTRONES will collaborate with TEAMGROUP Industrial to demonstrate an integrated Edge AI and secure storage solution. The showcase combines SINTRONES rugged computing platforms with TEAMGROUP Industrial’s industrial-grade storage technologies, including its One-Click Data Destruction SSD, designed to safeguard sensitive operational data in defense applications.

Together, the integrated solution enables military organizations to process intelligence at the tactical edge while strengthening data sovereignty, operational resilience, and information security in high-risk environments.

Secure-by-Design Edge AI for Defense Applications

Cybersecurity remains a critical requirement across modern defense supply chains. SINTRONES develops its Edge AI platforms under an IEC 62443-4-1 certified secure development lifecycle, integrating cybersecurity best practices throughout product development and deployment.

Combined with MIL-STD-810H ruggedization and mission-critical computing expertise, SINTRONES delivers secure and reliable Edge AI platforms that help defense organizations build resilient infrastructures for next-generation military operations.

About SINTRONES

Founded in 2009, SINTRONES Technology Corp. (TPEx: 6680) is a global provider of rugged industrial and Edge AI computing solutions. The company designs modular, certified platforms that enable real-time decision-making at the edge for mission-critical applications across transportation, industrial automation, and military and defense environments. For more information, visit: www.sintrones.com

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HiringThing Launches AI Candidate Ranking to Cut Time-to-Hire

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New features and plan options give employers of every size the ability to move faster on top candidates.

ALLENTOWN, Pa., June 15, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — HiringThing, the leading white label applicant tracking system (ATS), today announced the launch of the next generation of their platform, featuring a Visual Candidate Pipeline, AI Candidate Ranking, and Workflow Management, alongside two new plan tiers: Essential and Pro.

“Most of the employers we work with aren’t struggling to post jobs. They’re struggling to move fast enough once applications come in,” says Colette Luke, VP of Product. “We built this platform so that the best candidate isn’t lost because no one got to their resume in time.”

The launch comes as employers face a paradox in today’s labor market: job openings remain plentiful, yet average time-to-fill has stayed above 30 days. At the same time, high-volume roles routinely attract hundreds of applications that hiring teams cannot review fast enough.

HiringThing’s new AI Candidate Ranking feature addresses this directly: every applicant is scored against the job description in seconds, giving hiring managers a ranked shortlist as a starting point rather than an inbox of unread resumes. Hiring teams retain full control throughout the process. They can review and adjust the criteria the AI uses to rank candidates, as well as the weight assigned to each factor, ensuring every ranking reflects their priorities, not just an algorithm’s defaults.

“Most of the employers we work with aren’t struggling to post jobs. They’re struggling to move fast enough once applications come in,” says Colette Luke, VP of Product. “We built this platform so that the best candidate isn’t lost because no one got to their resume in time.”

A faster, smarter hiring experience

The next generation of HiringThing gives hiring teams three things they’ve consistently said they need: a faster way to surface strong candidates from a crowded applicant pool, a clearer view of where every candidate stands at any moment, and less time spent on the manual coordination that slows offers down. AI Candidate Ranking is designed to guide and accelerate human decision-making. Hiring decisions remain firmly with the people who know their teams and culture best. The result is a platform that largely eliminates the bottlenecks that cost employers top talent: slow triage, missed follow-ups, and inconsistent processes.

Plans built for every stage of growth

The new Essential and Pro tiers ensure every employer gets the right level of functionality. Smaller teams get a clean, complete hiring experience out of the box. Higher-volume and multi-location employers get AI-powered features that scale with their complexity.

“A small employer hiring ten people a year needs something clean and simple,” said Jess Tejani, COO. “A multi-location employer hiring fifty people a quarter needs AI, automation, and custom workflows. We built both on the same platform.”

The next-generation HiringThing platform is available now to all partners and their clients. For more information, visit hiringthing.com or contact sales@hiringthing.com.

About HiringThing

HiringThing is a modern recruiting and employee onboarding platform as a service that creates seamless talent experiences. Our white label solutions and open API enable technology and service providers to offer hiring and onboarding to their clients. Approachable and adaptable, the platform empowers anyone, anywhere to build their dream team. For more information, visit hiringthing.com or follow us on LinkedIn, X, or YouTube.

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SWI Group takes majority position in GDA, a 1.3 GW USA digital infrastructure group, taking SWI Group to a majority shareholding position.

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The acquisition will increase SWI Group’s shareholding in one of the largest privately held U.S. digital infrastructure platforms to majority holding position. SWI Group will work closely with management to reposition GDA’s assets for high-performance computing and AI workloads, expanding the Group’s combined global capacity to over 3.6 GW.

LONDON and AMSTERDAM, June 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Euronext Amsterdam-listed SWI Group (“SWI”; SWICH) today announced a binding agreement to acquire an additional shareholding in Genesis Digital Assets Limited (“GDA”), one of the largest privately-held digital infrastructure companies, with operations primarily in the USA.

GDA holds land with over 1.3 GW of energized and approved grid connections. The company comprises 15 facilities, including multiple hyperscaler-grade sites in Texas. SWI Group’s existing digital infrastructure investments include the AiOnX 2.3GW European data center platform which is developing five strategically located hyperscale projects in Ireland, the United Kingdom, Denmark, Spain, and Italy, partially leased to one of the largest hyperscalers.

SWI Group has also agreed to acquire a majority stake in Polarise, an AI digital infrastructure provider with a focus on building the underlying infrastructure for AI and providing high-performance computing (HPC) capacities via its hardware and software offerings. Polarise is an official NVIDIA Cloud Service Provider and has recently launched the first industrial-scale AI Factory in Germany in partnership with Deutsche Telekom and NVIDIA.

“The acquisition of a majority shareholding in GDA will significantly expand SWI Group’s digital infrastructure footprint to include the USA, the largest and fastest-growing market for AI and HPC data centers. By aggregating these European and US platforms, the Group is creating a leading global digital infrastructure player offering full, vertically integrated cloud and AI computing capacity across the 5 layers of AI: land, chips, infrastructure, models and applications. ” said Max-Hervé George, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of SWI Group.

This press release contains information which is or may constitute inside information within the meaning contemplated by the Market Abuse Regulation (EU) 596/2014.

About SWI Group

SWI Stoneweg Icona Group (www.swi.com), listed on Euronext Amsterdam under the ticker SWICH (ISIN: SGXPZ11CH7U7), is a global investment conglomerate driven by an entrepreneurial spirit that operates in a number of sectors, including Data Centers, Real Estate, Credit, and the Financial Sector. The Group’s investment strategies are grounded in thorough research, in-depth first-hand knowledge, and the ability to efficiently implement strategies to maximise the greatest return potential. SWI Group relies on local operating teams to identify, develop and manage opportunities around the world, both real estate and investment strategies. SWI Group currently has approximately €10 billion of assets under management and employs over 280 people across 26 offices across the world.

About AiOnX

AiOnX is SWI Group’s wholly owned data center development and operating platform, with five sites under development across Ireland, the United Kingdom, Denmark, Spain, and Italy, representing 2.3 GW of European AI-ready capacity.

About Genesis Digital Assets Limited

Genesis Digital Assets Limited holds over 1.3 GW of energized land across facilities located primarily in the United States and Sweden, including multiple hyperscaler-grade sites in Texas. The company is being repositioned for high-performance computing and AI workloads.

About Polarise GmbH

Founded in Germany, Polarise (www.polarise.eu) is a leading European AI infrastructure platform delivering high-performance computing (HPC) at scale through a combination of purpose-built AI data centers, advanced software capabilities and deep operational expertise. As one of Europe’s preferred NVIDIA Cloud Partner and NVIDIA Cloud Service Provider, Polarise enables enterprise and sovereign customers to deploy mission-critical AI workloads with high performance, security and reliability across the continent.

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