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ECARX Enters Definitive Agreement to Acquire Full Flyme Software Business, Securing End-to-End OS Capabilities

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Full acquisition of Flyme Auto and Flyme OS secures a mature, production-proven software stack, strengthening proprietary software stack and end-to-end OS capabilities.Flyme Auto OS already deployed by ECARX in over two million vehicles to date.

LONDON, June 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — ECARX Holdings Inc. (Nasdaq: ECX) (“ECARX”), a leading global supplier of intelligent automotive computing and software solutions, today announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the entire Flyme software business portfolio, comprising Flyme Auto, an in-vehicle cockpit operating system, and a cross-device Flyme operating system.

Flyme Auto OS is already deployed by ECARX in over 2 million production vehicles across multiple OEM partners. Flyme OS is a mature mobile operating system built on more than 15 years of continuous R&D iteration and mass-market deployment experience. The platform has proven scalable commercial traction and mature industrialization capacity, with implementations spanning a broad ecosystem of devices including passenger vehicles, smartphones and smart wearables.

This definitive agreement represents a significant expansion of the preliminary acquisition plan announced in April 2026. Following completion of due diligence, ECARX decided that a full acquisition best serves its long-term product and strategic objectives

This will be implemented by acquiring 100% of the equity interest in a new entity carved out from DreamSmart Group, Hubei Qiguang Technology Co., Ltd. (the “Acquired Entity”), from its three selling shareholders, for an aggregate total transaction consideration of RMB1.8 billion (approximately USD266 million)

The acqusition will be structured as a clean carve-out from DreamSmart Group (DreamSmart), the Acquired Entity is expected to obtain ownership of the entire Flyme business portfolio, comprising Flyme Auto and Flyme OS. The two software platforms deliver end-to-end full-stack software infrastructure spanning multi-screen cabin interaction, seamless mobile-IoT-vehicle connectivity, core middleware, UI/UX frameworks and comprehensive application development toolkits. Within six months after the closing date of the deal, the Acquired Entity will house all mission-critical Flyme intellectual property, R&D teams, engineering resources, OEM customer contracts and supporting operational infrastructure, free of legacy liabilities.

The selling parties comprise Wuhan Xingji Meizu Technology Co., Ltd., Zhuhai Meizu Technology Co., Ltd., and Hubei Xingji Meizu Group Co., Ltd.

An independent valuation as of May 31, 2026 determined the Acquired Entity’s equity value at RMB1.824 billion, with the transaction consideration comprising RMB1.8 billion (approximately USD266 million) for full equity purchase. The target software platform has achieved profitability in 2026 on management accounts, underpinned by rising revenue from software licensing, custom development and intelligent cockpit system deliveries.

The global in-car intelligence market represents a massive, fast-growing total addressable market, as automakers migrate from simple smartphone mirroring solutions toward embedded native operating systems that offer deeper hardware integration and AI capabilities. The Flyme full-stack OS positions ECARX to capture a significantly larger share of this long-term growth opportunity by offering a proprietary, end-to-end software architecture.

The transaction is expected to be funded via a balanced mix of approximately 70% syndicated bank loans from Chinese commercial banks on market terms and with a 10-year maturity; and approximately 30% from internal sources including offset of certain existing loans to DreamSmart. Payment will follow a two-phase schedule: 30% of the consideration due within 30 days after signing, with the remaining 70% payable within 30 days after completion of equity transfer. After closing ECARX will support the Acquired Entity with a RMB200 million capital injection to support operations. Closing remains subject to standard preconditions, including satisfactory financial, legal and technical due diligence, full IP transfer, core talent retention and no material adverse change events.

Ziyu Shen, Founder and CEO of ECARX Holdings Inc commented: 
“Securing the rights to the full Flyme software stack is a defining moment for ECARX’s software-defined vehicle vision. This acquisition aligns our hardware and software roadmaps, and delivers a proprietary end-to-end operating system to sharpen our competitive positioning with global OEMs. Flyme’s proven cross-device ecosystem and proven mass-production footprint will unlock substantial sustainable new revenue streams through software licensing, integration services and connected car ecosystem monetization.”

Upon completion, ECARX will operate Flyme as an independent software division, preserving R&D continuity and ensuring seamless transition for existing customers. Existing operators of Flyme OS will continue to receive updates for the foreseeable future, with user data remaining in each individual operator’s ownership. ECARX and the Flyme team will jointly advance integrated vehicle-to-mobile intelligent experiences while scaling cockpit software licensing to global automotive partners.

About ECARX Holdings 
ECARX (Nasdaq: ECX), headquartered in London, is a leading global automotive intelligence company. ECARX provides the intelligent brain that powers the next generation of software-defined and AI defined vehicles. The company delivers end-to-end, full-stack solutions spanning advanced system-on-chip hardware, high-performance central computing platforms, intelligent cockpit technology, Advanced Driver Assistance Systems, cloud connectivity and physical AI, alongside bespoke vehicle software and intelligent operating systems. As automakers transition to software-first and AI-first vehicle architectures, ECARX empowers automakers to streamline integration, reduce systemic complexity and optimize long-term cost efficiency. ECARX’s proven technology is deployed across over 11 million vehicles worldwide and is currently partnered with 18 global automakers and 28 vehicle brands to shape the future of automotive intelligence.  Founded in 2017 and listed on Nasdaq in 2022, ECARX operates from 13 major international locations across Europe, the Americas and Asia, with a global team of over 1,400 employees.

About Flyme OS
Flyme is a mature multi-branch operating system covering automotive, smartphones and smart wearables, forged from over 15 years of continuous R&D and global mass deployment. Created by Meizu, its lineup includes Flyme AI-OS for mobile, AR and wearable devices, alongside Flyme Auto, an automotive-grade cockpit OS powering over 2 million production vehicles globally. The platform delivers seamless cross-device interconnection, native in-car AI functionality and native compatibility with existing global mirroring solutions from Apple and Android.

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Kaizen Global Appoints Sivaramakrishnan Senthatty (Siva Sen) CEO of Kaizen Global India to Scale Global Delivery and Enterprise AI Capabilities

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New leadership appointment strengthens Kaizen’s India GCC strategy, expanding global delivery, talent, and AI-driven transformation capabilities worldwide

ATLANTA and CHENNAI, India, Oct. 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Kaizen Global LLC, a leading global provider of enterprise AI, data analytics, and technology services, today announced the appointment of Sivaramakrishnan Senthatty (Siva Sen) as Chief Executive Officer of Kaizen Global India. In this role, Siva Sen will lead the expansion of Kaizen’s India operations, strengthening its Global Capability Center (GCC) strategy to scale delivery, talent, and enterprise AI capabilities for clients worldwide.

The appointment comes at a pivotal moment for Kaizen Global as it accelerates investments in its global delivery model. Kaizen Global India will serve as a core engine for enterprise transformation, leveraging Kaizen’s strengths in data engineering, advanced analytics, and enterprise AI, with continuous improvement and execution discipline.

Siva Sen brings extensive leadership experience in building and scaling global delivery organizations, with a strong track record of driving operational excellence, developing high-performing teams, and leading large-scale transformation initiatives. He joins Kaizen Global from LTM Ltd., an L&T Group Company, where he served as EVP and Country Head for Japan, leading international operations and market expansion. Prior to that, he held senior leadership positions at HCL Tech and TCS.

“As enterprises rethink how they build and scale capabilities in the AI era, the role of a high-quality global delivery hub becomes increasingly crucial,” said Krishna Arangode, Founder & CEO of Kaizen Global. “Siva Sen’s experience in building and operating large-scale delivery organizations will be critical as we shape Kaizen Global India into a differentiated engine for execution, innovation, and long-term client impact.”

Scaling a Next-Generation India GCC

Kaizen Global India is being designed as a high-impact global delivery hub, supporting enterprise clients across data, AI, ERP modernization, and innovation initiatives. The center will serve clients across key global markets, including India, Japan, the United States, Europe, and the Middle East.

Building on the recent acquisition of Nihon Technology, Kaizen Global India will leverage strong expertise in ERP implementations, cybersecurity, and application development and modernization, while expanding rapidly into advanced analytics and AI-led transformation capabilities.

Over the next few years, Kaizen Global plans to expand its India workforce across data engineering, AI/ML, ERP, and cybersecurity practice areas. This includes the building of specialized practice teams and investment in talent development, governance, and scalable delivery frameworks to support long-term growth.

Building a Global Delivery Engine for the AI Era

“What excited me about Kaizen Global is the opportunity to build a truly differentiated global delivery engine for the AI era,” said Siva Sen. “We’re bringing together strong data and AI capabilities with disciplined execution and a scalable delivery model. The focus in India will be on building high-quality teams and creating the operational backbone needed to deliver complex transformation programs with consistency and speed.”

“The industry is on the cusp of an AI-driven transformation that will redefine enterprise operating models,” said Anand Srinivasan, Chief Operating Officer and Managing Partner at Kaizen Global. “Organizations will need partners who can translate AI potential into real, scalable business outcomes. With Siva Sen leading our India operations, we’re building the capabilities needed to support that shift at scale.”

As Kaizen Global continues to expand its global footprint, the India center will play a key role in enabling closer alignment between strategy, technology, and execution. By building capabilities at scale and investing in talent and governance, Kaizen Global is positioning itself to support clients in navigating increasingly complex, AI-driven transformation journeys.

About Kaizen Global

Kaizen Global is a leading global provider of AI, data analytics, and technology services for enterprise transformation and business value generation. Combining business acumen with technical know-how, Kaizen Global delivers measurable, sustainable business outcomes through AI-enabled services, development of intelligent systems, and deployment of advanced analytics – all via a continuous improvement delivery model with a human-in-the-loop. Recognized for speed and flexibility by Gartner, NPR, Forbes, Entrepreneur, and by Inc. 5000 as one of America’s fastest-growing private companies, Kaizen is a certified minority-owned business headquartered in Atlanta with offices in New York, Dallas, Tokyo, Osaka, Chennai, and Hyderabad. Follow Kaizen Global on LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter @KaizenGlobal.com.
For more information, visit www.kaizenglobal.com.

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American Football Association Celebrates 44th Annual Hall of Fame Induction Weekend in Canton

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The American Football Association celebrated its successful 44th Annual Hall of Fame Induction Weekend, October 22–23, 2026, at the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio, honoring 14 individuals whose contributions have helped shape the legacy of semi-professional and minor league football.

BINGHAMTON, N.Y., Oct. 27, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — The American Football Association (AFA) celebrated its 44th Annual Minor League Football Hall of Fame Induction Weekend October 22–23, 2026, at the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio. The two-day gathering brought together inductees, returning Hall of Famers, alumni, families and supporters to recognize 14 individuals whose contributions helped sustain semi-professional and minor league football.

“The stories shared by our inductees, their families, and fellow Hall of Famers reinforce our responsibility to preserve a part of football history that too often goes unrecognized.” – Dave Burch, President, American Football Association

The weekend opened Thursday with the AFA/HoF Legends Meet & Greet and continued Friday with a reception, dinner and induction ceremony. The celebration provided an opportunity not only to recognize individual achievements but also to reconnect generations of participants and preserve their stories.

A Message from AFA President Dave Burch

“This year’s Hall of Fame weekend was a powerful reminder of why the American Football Association exists. We came together not simply to recognize fourteen deserving individuals, but to celebrate the dedication, sacrifices, friendships, and accomplishments that have shaped semi-professional football for generations. The stories shared by our inductees, their families, and fellow Hall of Famers reinforce our responsibility to preserve a part of football history that too often goes unrecognized. Through our Hall of Fame, historical archives, commemorative publications, and expanding digital initiatives, we are committed to ensuring that these contributions are remembered, celebrated, and passed on to future generations.”

– Dave Burch, President, American Football Association

Attendees Reflect on Legacy, Brotherhood and Family
In a public post following the event, guest Prince Hoss Ag described the occasion as an opportunity to hear inductees tell their stories and to hear earlier Hall of Fame members explain why they had recommended them. He wrote: “Being in that room, surrounded by such legacy, brotherhood, and genuine humility, was an experience you simply cannot put a price on.”

The impact also reached families watching from afar. Nichole Marie, daughter of 2026 inductee Tony “T-Bone” Green, shared her reaction after watching remotely: “Your achievement is our family’s pride, and your moment is a moment we’ll celebrate forever.” Returning guest Wes Fischer added, “Dave we always feel welcome when we come. I’m so glad I know you.” Dennis Siegmann called it “a great event.”

Class of 2026
Coaches: Blaine Bond (Mandeville, LA); Terry L. Grider (Oreana, IL).
Players: Greg Berger (Phoenixville, PA); Brian Carter (Snohomish, WA); Wesley Cates (Columbus, OH); Don Dixon (Watertown, NY); Jerry Garrison (Breckenridge, MI); Tony “T-Bone” Green (Glens Falls, NY); Geoffrey Heard (Litchfield, AZ); Dale Holmes (Port St. Lucie, FL); Desmond Jordan (Rocky Point, NC); Al Pallone (Broomfield, CO); Carmelo Velazquez III (Milwaukee, WI); Michael Whitney (Waverly, IA).

Revisit the Celebration
The AFA continues to make the celebration accessible beyond the weekend through its recorded induction coverage and commemorative digital program. The program includes inductee profiles, historical features, alumni recognition, memorial tributes and sponsor advertisements.
Induction video channel: https://rumble.com/c/AFAInductions

2026 Digital Commemorative Program: https://heyzine.com/flip-book/5e1f27f848.html

Printed commemorative programs from both 2025 and 2026 are available for purchase at $25 each through the AFA online store: https://american-football-association-103997.square.site/

Continuing the AFA Mission
The AFA thanks the sponsors, advertisers, volunteers and participating families whose support helped make the weekend possible. The association intends to build on the editorial and historical content developed for its commemorative program as it explores a quarterly magazine and additional ways to document the legacy of the game.

Alumni and supporters can join or renew membership, explore sponsorship opportunities and share feedback through the AFA website and online channels.
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About the American Football Association
Established in 1980, the AFA preserves the history and recognizes the contributions of semi-professional and minor league football participants. Its Hall of Fame honors players, coaches and others whose dedication has helped sustain the game and its communities.

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Firmable breaks into G2’s global top five for momentum in Sales Intelligence

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Firmable earned 17 badges in G2’s Fall 2026 reports and improved its ranking in 28 of the 32 reports it featured in last season, holding its position in the other four.

MELBOURNE, Australia and SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Firmable, the AI-native B2B sales platform, has climbed from #8 to #4 on G2’s global Momentum Grid for Sales Intelligence, which ranks the fastest-rising products in the category worldwide. It also ranked #1 for SMB sales intelligence in both Australia and ANZ and moved into the top 10 across Asia-Pacific.

The results span regional, segment and global reports in both the Sales Intelligence and Lead Intelligence categories. They are based on verified reviews from Firmable customers, alongside G2’s measures of market presence and growth.

Global momentum as Firmable scales in North America

Firmable is now one of the fastest-rising sales intelligence products worldwide. Its jump to #4 on G2’s global Momentum Grid for Sales Intelligence was matched by strong gains in G2’s global satisfaction indexes:

Relationship Index for Sales Intelligence: #3, up from #24Implementation Index for Sales Intelligence: #3, up from #17Results Index for Sales Intelligence: #4, up from #16

The results arrive as Firmable expands across the US and Canada, following its $14 million Series A in March and the launch of the Firmable MCP in July. They were followed by the launch of Tech Intelligence earlier in October.

“G2 rankings come straight from customers, and that’s why these results matter to us,” said Leigh Jasper, co-founder and co-CEO of Firmable. “Customers are telling the market three things: Firmable is easy to work with, fast to roll out, and it delivers results. Those scores climbed the most this season. That’s exactly the proof point sales leaders look for when they evaluate a new platform. We built Firmable as an AI-native product from day one, and teams in North America and elsewhere are responding. Breaking into the global top five for momentum is a strong signal of where we’re headed.”

#1 in Australia and in ANZ

Firmable took the top spot for small-business sales intelligence in both of its home markets. It rose from #2 to #1 on G2’s Small-Business Australia Regional Grid for Sales Intelligence, and from #3 to #1 on the Small-Business ANZ Regional Grid. Firmable also held #1 overall in both Australia and ANZ for Lead Intelligence.

“Ranking top in Australia and ANZ and climbing across Asia-Pacific comes down to one thing: our customers are booking more meetings with less effort,” said Paul Perrett, co-founder and co-CEO of Firmable. “Growing sales teams can’t afford to waste a rep’s day on bad data or cold accounts. We give them verified contacts and buying signals that tell them who to call and when. These results show that approach is working for teams in every market we serve. And with the launch of Tech Intelligence last week, we’re not slowing down.”

Top 10 across Asia-Pacific

Firmable moved into the top 10 for small-business sales intelligence across Asia-Pacific. It climbed from #13 to #10 on G2’s Small-Business Asia Pacific Regional Grid for Sales Intelligence. It also rose from #14 to #9 on the matching Lead Intelligence grid.

Firmable debuted on G2’s Mid-Market Asia Pacific Regional Grid for Sales Intelligence at #13. That reflects growing adoption among larger revenue teams in the region. On the overall Asia Pacific grid for Sales Intelligence, Firmable moved from #18 to #15.

About G2

G2 is the world’s largest and most trusted software marketplace. More than 90 million people annually use G2 to make smarter software decisions based on authentic peer reviews.

About Firmable

Firmable is an AI-native B2B sales platform, your AI sales teammate, that helps revenue teams find, understand and connect with the right buyers at the right time. Combining verified company and contact data with technology intelligence, CRM context, buyer intent and agentic AI, Firmable powers go-to-market teams across the US, Canada and Asia-Pacific. Firmable is ISO 27001 certified. Learn more at firmable.ai.

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