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Hainan emerging as hub for export of digital content, culture

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HAIKOU, China, June 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — A news report from chinadaily.com.cn

Hainan province is doubling down on its digital economy, leveraging free trade port policies and its strategic geographic position to help Chinese digital enterprises go global. From artificial intelligence-powered short dramas to online games and digital literature, the tropical island is rapidly transforming into a launchpad for Chinese content reaching overseas markets.

In a landmark move, the Hainan AI Short Drama Going Global Industrial Base was recently established at the Hainan Free Trade Port Resort Software Community in Chengmai county. As the province’s first industrial hub dedicated to using AI for producing and exporting Chinese short dramas, the base is set to become a key platform for Hainan to cultivate the digital culture sector and accelerate the high-quality development of cultural exports.

The timing is critical. The global micro-drama market saw explosive growth in 2025, reaching nearly $18 billion. China alone accounted for over $14 billion, or 77.8 percent of the global total, making it the new growth leader in digital content, according to a report jointly issued by the development research center of the National Radio and Television Administration, Future TV and DataEye.

Outside China, the international market hit $3.6 billion in 2025, with Chinese companies contributing about 90 percent. The top ten overseas short-drama platforms by in-app purchase revenue were all Chinese-backed, generating a combined $1.65 billion — 45.8 percent of the overseas market.

Chengmai is already home to the Hainan Free Trade Port Resort Software Community, one of the first national digital service export bases and the core hub for Hainan’s digital culture industry. The community has gathered more than 2,000 digital culture-related enterprises, with a mature ecosystem for game exports.

These advantages are amplified by the free trade port’s signature policies, including the “dual 15 percent” corporate and individual income tax caps, streamlined cross-border data flows and an open cultural industry environment — all of which make Hainan fertile ground for AI short drama ventures.

With its favorable policies, digital infrastructure and cultural assets, Hainan is steadily transforming from a tropical resort into a digital-era departure gate for Chinese stories heading overseas. The AI short drama base marks a significant step forward on that journey.

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SouthLight Services Launches DIGI-Command™ to Transform Telecommunications Operations with AI-Powered Unified Management

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A scalable cloud platform with complete integration for Unified Communications and Network Services, designed to unify telecom operations, automate service management, and simplify digital ecosystem orchestration

DENVER, June 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — SouthLight Services today announced the launch of DIGI-Command™, a cloud-based, scalable Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) built to help telecommunications providers, resellers, and enterprise organizations modernize and streamline the way they manage their digital ecosystems.

DIGI-Command delivers a unified operational platform that enables businesses to manage everything from product catalogs and customer relationships to sales tracking, ordering, fulfillment, and network orchestration all within a single intelligent environment. For the initial launch the platform also features complete integration with Google Workspace and Google Voice, allowing organizations to seamlessly manage communications, collaboration, provisioning, and user lifecycle management from a centralized interface.

“As telecom and cloud ecosystems become increasingly fragmented, businesses need a centralized platform that simplifies operations while improving visibility and scalability,” said Tina Telson, CEO at SouthLight Services. “DIGI-Command was built to unify the operational experience across cloud, applications, communications, and network infrastructure while giving organizations the intelligence and automation needed to scale efficiently. Our deep integration with Google Workspace and Google Voice further extends that vision by connecting business collaboration and communications into a single operational ecosystem.”

DIGI-Command combines enterprise-grade management tools with AI-powered orchestration capabilities to help organizations improve operational efficiency, accelerate onboarding, and gain actionable business insights across their telecommunications infrastructure.

Core Applications Include:

Customer Relationship Management (CRM)Resource PlanningOrdering & FulfillmentSales Tracking & Commission ManagementUCaaS ManagementCCaaS ManagementGoogle Workspace AdministrationGoogle Voice Provisioning & ManagementWork Order Tracking & Customer OnboardingCommunication Platform as a Service (CPaaS)IT Service Management (ITSM)Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)Third Party Platforms

Key Platform Features:

Unified PaaS for cloud, application, and network managementUnified CPaaS for routing, SMS, advanced voice featuresComplete integration with Google Workspace and Google VoiceCentralized provisioning and user managementAI-powered orchestration and predictive service managementRole-based insights for executives, managers, and stakeholdersVertical-specific solution bundlesIntuitive KPI-focused and task-driven dashboardsStreamlined onboarding tools for resellers and customersFlexible pricing models designed to scale with business growth

DIGI-Command is designed specifically for organizations looking to modernize telecommunications operations without the complexity of managing multiple disconnected systems. By consolidating operational workflows into a single platform, businesses can improve service delivery, reduce administrative overhead, and gain greater visibility across their digital infrastructure.

The platform supports telecom providers, managed service providers (MSPs), UCaaS and CCaaS operators, channel partners, and enterprise organizations seeking greater operational agility and scalability.

DIGI-Command is available immediately through SouthLight Services.

For more information, visit www.southlightservices.com.

About SouthLight Services

SouthLight Services is a technology solutions provider focused on modern communications, cloud transformation, and intelligent digital infrastructure management. The company delivers innovative solutions that help businesses simplify operations, improve connectivity, and accelerate growth across the telecommunications ecosystem.

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CGI Elevate event explores how GCCs are evolving from operations to business outcomes

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CGI Elevate brought together industry leaders to explore how AI-first, outcome-driven GCCs are evolving into engines of innovation and strategic advantage

BENGALURU, India, June 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — CGI (TSX: GIB.A) (NYSE: GIB), one of the largest independent IT and business consulting services firms in the world, recently hosted the second edition of its flagship Global Capability Center (GCC) leadership event, CGI Elevate 2026. The event brought together industry leaders, GCC heads, technology experts, analysts and ecosystem partners to discuss the evolution of Global Capability Centers in an AI-first business landscape.

Centered on the theme of business outcomes over scale, CGI Elevate 2026 served as a platform for industry leaders to exchange perspectives on how organizations can harness AI to transform GCCs into strategic drivers of innovation, agility and enterprise value. Conversations explored how next-generation GCCs are reshaping talent, engineering, innovation and enterprise decision-making, while highlighting the importance of execution, governance and ecosystem collaboration in translating AI ambition into measurable business outcomes.

“The future of GCCs will not be defined by scale alone, but by the outcomes they create. As enterprises accelerate AI adoption, GCCs are evolving into strategic engines of intelligence, innovation and business transformation. CGI Elevate 2026 reflects our commitment to bringing leaders together to exchange ideas, challenge conventions and explore how organizations can build outcome-driven GCCs that create lasting competitive advantage” said Gopal Chhetri, Senior Vice-President, Business Unit Leader and GCC Business Head, CGI Asia Pacific Global Delivery Centers of Excellence.

Building on the momentum of Elevate 2026, CGI remains focused on helping clients shape the next chapter of GCC transformation, where AI expertise and client business context converge to drive innovation, resilience and measurable business outcomes. Through its consulting-led approach, deep industry expertise and global delivery network, CGI continues to partner with clients to build what’s next and unlock long-term strategic advantage in an increasingly intelligent business landscape.

About CGI

Founded in 1976, CGI is among the largest independent IT and business consulting services firms in the world. With 94,000 consultants and professionals across the globe, CGI delivers an end-to-end portfolio of capabilities, from strategic IT and business consulting to systems integration, managed IT and business process services and intellectual property solutions. CGI works with clients through a local relationship model complemented by a global delivery network that helps clients digitally transform their organizations and accelerate results. CGI Fiscal 2025 reported revenue is CA$15.91 billion and CGI shares are listed on the TSX (GIB.A) and the NYSE (GIB). Learn more at cgi.com.

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Tencent Cloud, UXSoft, and BAPE Hong Kong Limited Collaborate to Power Global Retail Infrastructure for A Bathing Ape®

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HONG KONG, June 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — At Tencent Cloud Day Hong Kong, Tencent Cloud, the cloud business of Tencent, announced a strategic collaboration with UXSoft Global Limited (UXSoft), a retail solutions provider specializing in digital transformation, and fashion retailer BAPE Hong Kong Limited to build a centralized, cloud-native retail management infrastructure for A Bathing Ape® (BAPE).

BAPE Hong Kong Limited is the iconic Japanese streetwear brand recognized for its signature camouflage designs and high-demand product releases. Through this collaboration, BAPE Hong Kong Limited is migrating mission-critical point-of-sale (POS) and inventory systems across its Hong Kong flagship stores and global outlets to Tencent Cloud, integrating UXSoft’s omnichannel retail suite to unify operations worldwide.

Powering a Global Borderless Retail Operating System

The tripartite collaboration combines UXSoft’s fifteen years of fashion retail expertise with Tencent Cloud’s enterprise-grade infrastructure to deliver a borderless retail operating system. The integrated ecosystem combines localized insights from BAPE Hong Kong Limited with global cloud scalability, enabling real-time synchronization of limited-edition product launches and VIP membership data across regions.

Tencent Cloud provides a resilient architecture that encompasses Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS), networking, and security services. Hosted within Tencent Cloud’s high-concurrency environment, UXSoft’s retail logic enables BAPE to process high transaction volumes during peak launch periods with low-latency performance and enterprise-grade reliability.

Tencent Cloud’s global infrastructure across 23 regions serves as the backbone for BAPE’s international expansion. This extensive footprint provides the brand with the agility, data residency options, and AI tools necessary to scale its “drop” model worldwide without operational friction. Having successfully completed its production rollout over the past year, this newly deployed system is built to evolve alongside the continuous growth of BAPE’s global retail footprint.

Steven Choi, General Manager of Tencent Cloud Hong Kong & Macau, said, “Our collaboration with both UXSoft, a first mover with Tencent AI technology in their Retail application in Asia Pacific, and BAPE Hong Kong Limited establishes a new benchmark for digital transformation in the global retail sectors. By providing a highly resilient and globally scalable cloud foundation, Tencent Cloud is empowering visionary brands to transcend geographic boundaries, innovate their business models, and shape the future of borderless commerce.”

Boris Lo, Chief Operation Officer of UXSoft Global Limited, said, “This partnership underscores the synergy between cloud infrastructure and professional retail solutions. Beyond leveraging Tencent Cloud as the foundational framework, UXSoft proactively upgrades FashionPro with AI-powered functionalities for BAPE worldwide. Our integrated Retail Management system built on Tencent Cloud delivers a flexible, responsive business ecosystem, empowering the brand to efficiently handle intricate retail operations and sustain premium, uniform customer service experiences.”

Raymond IP, Global IT Director of BAPE Hong Kong Limited, said, “Transitioning to a cloud-native infrastructure marks a strategic step forward for our brand’s global evolution. By partnering with industry leaders Tencent Cloud and UXSoft, we are future-proofing our business operations and ensuring that our technological capabilities match the innovative spirit of BAPE on the international stage.”

About Tencent Cloud:

Tencent Cloud, one of the world’s leading cloud companies, is committed to creating innovative solutions to resolve real-world issues and enabling digital transformation for smart industries. Through our extensive global infrastructure, Tencent Cloud provides businesses across the globe with stable and secure industry-leading cloud products and services, leveraging technological advancements such as cloud computing, Big Data analytics, AI, IoT, and network security. It is our constant mission to meet the needs of industries across the board, including the fields of gaming, media and entertainment, finance, healthcare, property, retail, travel, and transportation.

About UXSoft Global Limited:

UXSoft is a leading provider of retail digitalization solutions, with a service network spanning over 10 countries and regions worldwide. Its clients include number of reputable retail enterprises. With a mission to “drive retail evolution through technology,” the company is committed to helping retailers transform efficiency and elevate customer experiences through innovative products.

About BAPE Hong Kong Limited:

A BATHING APE® (BAPE®) is a Japanese street fashion brand founded in 1993 in Harajuku, Tokyo. Known for its original design philosophy, iconic graphics, and strong connection to street culture, BAPE has become a globally recognised name in contemporary fashion.

With Hong Kong as its Global Headquarters, the brand oversees its international business operations across Asia, Europe, and North America, offering a wide range of apparel, footwear, and lifestyle products that reflect creativity, individuality, and cultural influence.

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