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April 2025 Global Sources Hong Kong Shows Conclude Successfully, Leading a New Wave of Global Sourcing

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May 14, 2025

HONG KONG, May 14, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The April 2025 Global Sources Hong Kong Shows at AsiaWorld-Expo have concluded successfully. The three-phase show program, spanning nine professional sectors including Gaming, Consumer Electronics, Electronic Components, Mobile Electronics, Smart Home, Security & Home Appliances, Home & Kitchen Products, Lifestyle Products, Sports & Outdoor, and Baby & Children Products, attracted nearly 5,000 premium Asian suppliers and showcased over 340,000 innovative products. The show recorded more than 120,000 buyer visits, with a marked increase in the presence of professional buyers from Eastern Europe, Latin America, Japan, and South Korea.

Against the backdrop of profound changes in global trade patterns, Global Sources Hong Kong Shows continue to break through the limitations of traditional physical exhibitions, achieving deep online-to-offline (O2O) integration. Coinciding with the 30th anniversary of the Global Sources Online (GSOL), this exhibition further utilized big data analysis and AI technology to strengthen its O2O service model, creating a more efficient and precise matchmaking platform for B2B trade. This innovative approach further solidifies Global Sources’ position as an industry trend leader and an incubator for innovative achievements.

Three-Phase Exhibition Focuses on Innovative Technology and New Consumer Trends
During the first phase of the Global Sources Hong Kong Shows, the focus was on Consumer Electronics, Electronic Components, and the newly established standalone Gaming Show. The new Gaming Show became a highlight, bringing together approximately 200 quality exhibitors showcasing popular peripheral products including gaming mice, keyboards, chairs, displays, controllers, headphones, and audio equipment. The exhibition pioneered the “KOL and Buyers’ Favorite Gaming Gear Awards,” inviting international KOLs and on-site buyers to jointly evaluate products across multiple professional dimensions including design, functionality, user experience, material quality, and innovation, accurately reflecting market trends. IP collaborations, trendy designs, and the blind box economy trend are driving the industry to upgrade from functionality to cultural symbols, particularly appealing to Generation Z buyers. Multiple esports brands showcased flagship new products on-site, with cosplayers helping to create an immersive experience, comprehensively igniting the sourcing boom for gaming peripherals.

Moving into the second phase of the exhibition, AI technology was widely applied across product categories including mobile devices, smart wearables, health management, and robotics, generating enthusiastic market interest. Emerging brands combined fashionable design, IP collaborations, and DIY elements to precisely target the global high-end consumer market, highlighting differentiated competitiveness. Smart pet products and modular electronic accessories emerged as consumer hotspots. The second phase exhibition promoted brand internationalization and market upgrades through innovative technology, personalized design, and new lifestyle experiences, providing forward-looking procurement decision-making references for global professional buyers.

In the third phase of the exhibition, closely aligning with the 2026 World Cup fever, a special themed area showcased sustainable material sports equipment, customized jerseys, and IP derivative products, while also presenting innovative outdoor equipment such as multifunctional camping vehicles and smart fitness equipment to meet multi-scenario application needs. On-site activities included a sports carnival, Pickleball experience, triathlon, and Wing Chun master demonstrations, enhancing audience interaction and immersive experiences. The Baby & Children Products Show focused on intelligent and emotionally resonant designs, with AI baby care and fun children’s travel products gaining popularity among new-generation families, driving product upgrades and industry innovation.

Exhibitor Feedback
This year’s Global Sources Hong Kong Shows attracted numerous quality enterprises from across Asia, with many exhibitors highly commending the professional organization, buyer resources, and on-site effectiveness of the shows.

Wayne Tang, Overseas Sales Director of Shenzhen eloT Technology Co., Ltd., which specializes in smart wearable products, stated that the company chooses to release all its new products on the Global Sources platform, both online and offline. During this exhibition, approximately 40% of clients or potential buyers who had previously engaged in online negotiations visited their booth in person, delivering outstanding results.

Wang Shengjun, General Manager of Shenzhen Hongda Sheng Electronics Co., Ltd., which focuses on gaming console accessories production, said the company has participated in Global Sources Hong Kong Shows since 2017, recognizing the extensive and professional customer resources, rigorous organization, and highly focused clientele of the shows. He emphasized that despite tariff challenges, the results exceeded expectations based on the exhibition’s on-site performance, and he remains confident about future development.

Meng Zhiyun, China Regional Partner of CHUWI Innovation Technology Co., Ltd., which specializes in professional laptop brands, mentioned that the company has participated in every edition of the Global Sources Hong Kong Shows since the event’s founding more than a decade ago. The exhibitions draw buyers from around the globe, providing companies with valuable opportunities for in-depth communication with partners from various regions, while helping them to showcase products, expand business, gain insights into industry trends, and discover potential future development opportunities. Based on their trust in the show’s professionalism, they plan to further deepen cooperation in the future.

Linda Yan, General Manager of Qingdao St-Lynn International Trading Co., Ltd., which focuses on woven apparel production, said that the company met many professional supermarket and wholesale buyers from Sweden, Mexico, and other countries at the exhibition. These buyers had clear sourcing requirements that aligned perfectly with the company’s products.

Silvia Huang, CEO of Wood Worths Co., Ltd., which specializes in disposable wooden tableware, shared that even as a first-time exhibitor, she experienced high visitor traffic and high-quality clients, connecting with buyers from Brazil, Italy, Vietnam, and many other countries. The diverse client base with its numerous different requirements delivered satisfying exhibition results.

Buyer Feedback
This year’s Global Sources Hong Kong Shows also received high praise from global buyers. Many buyers indicated that the exhibition not only showcased the latest products and innovative designs but also provided valuable face-to-face communication and collaboration opportunities.

Alex Saltuk Toksoz, a buyer from Turkey, stated that Global Sources Hong Kong Shows, whether through exhibitions or trading platforms, is the first choice for global sourcing. It not only covers mainland China and Hong Kong but also enables contact with suppliers from regions such as the Middle East, allowing buyers to immediately grasp the latest designs and product trends.

“I have been attending Global Sources Hong Kong Shows consistently for over a decade, and I think it’s the best and well-organized trade show. I always find so many products and inspiration here,” said Agnieszka Goluch, a buyer from Poland.

Victor Musatkin, a Russian buyer focusing on home audio products, believes that Global Sources Hong Kong Shows are an ideal platform for discovering innovative products and expanding cooperation and partnerships.

“I have been attending Global Sources Hong Kong Shows since 2005. Besides connecting with existing suppliers from China, I can also look at other new suppliers and new products here,” said Miguel Mesquida, a buyer from Spain.

Samuel Mello Medeiros, a product designer from Switzerland, stated that Global Sources Hong Kong Shows enable creative designs to become reality. He pointed out that although his product designs are completed in Europe, the actual production and implementation can find the most suitable partners at the exhibition.

Indonesian buyer Stefanus Juanto believes that Global Sources excels in screening and business matching between buyers and sellers, which is precisely what they value. He considers the matching and guidance services provided by the exhibition to be very well-aligned with business needs, and the suppliers he encountered that day completely met his expectations.

Brazilian buyer Miguel Muller believes the shows provides an opportunity for direct communication between buyers and sellers, not only for examining product quality, pricing, and various details but also for establishing good collaborative relationships. He pointed out that on-site matching and face-to-face meetings make collaboration more efficient, while participating suppliers place great importance on understanding customer needs and are committed to growing alongside buyers.

Outlook for the Future
John Kao, Vice President of Global Sources Hong Kong and Overseas Shows, stated that the Global Sources Hong Kong Shows will continue to play a vital role in global trade, by actively partnering with more high-quality enterprises. They aim to vigorously promote innovation and development across various industries through establishing long-term, stable partnerships. The shows serve as an excellent platform for suppliers to showcase innovative products while providing buyers with timely updates on market trends and sourcing options, building a bridge for communication and cooperation between buyers and sellers, helping both parties discover more business opportunities in global trade.

As AI technology revolutionizes various sectors, the shows will continue to drive innovation in AI application products across the sourcing industry. From October 18-21, 2025, Global Sources Hong Kong Shows will organize an AI-themed product hall featuring over 1,200 booths covering seven major sectors including AI mobile devices, wearable electronics, toys, and more. The exhibition will showcase the latest applications and trends, creating a platform for exchange and cooperation between global buyers and suppliers to promote AI industry development.

About Global Sources
Global Sources is an internationally recognized multichannel Online-to-Offline (O2O) sourcing platform that has been driving global trade for over 50 years. The company connects authentic buyers and verified suppliers worldwide with tailored solutions and trusted market intelligence through its online platform GlobalSources.com, mobile apps, industry-specific trade shows, and tailored business matching. Global Sources’ unique services have successfully provided efficient and convenient commercial services to over 14 million registered international buyers and users.

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ADT Secures AI Innovation with Oracle

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30 minutes ago

October 27, 2026

ADT estimates it can save more than $3 million over four years and improve application performance by 25 percent by migrating business-critical applications to Oracle AI Database@Google Cloud

Oracle Cloud HCM automatically answers 90 percent of ADT’s basic HR inquiries

LAS VEGAS, Oct. 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Oracle AI World — ADT Inc. (NYSE: ADT), the trusted leader in smart home security solutions, is expanding its use of AI with Oracle AI Database@Google Cloud and Oracle Fusion Cloud Applications. To reduce infrastructure costs, improve application performance, strengthen data security, and bring business data closer to its analytics and AI tools, ADT moved critical applications to Oracle AI Database@Google Cloud. In addition, ADT is leveraging the extensive AI capabilities in Oracle Fusion Cloud Human Capital Management (HCM) to answer employees’ routine HR questions and help managers complete performance reviews faster.

“To develop more intelligent, proactive protection, we need to make it easier for our teams to put critical data to work,” said Dave Scott, executive vice president and chief people and administration officer, ADT. “By using Oracle AI Database@Google Cloud, we are bringing that data closer to the tools our teams use to develop and test new ideas. With Oracle Fusion Applications, we are also using AI to help improve HR outcomes. For example, our new hires get the guidance they need while our managers gain more time to support their teams.”

Bringing Critical Data Closer to AI and Analytics
ADT estimates that moving its billing, tax, and order management applications to Oracle AI Database@Google Cloud can save more than $3 million over four years and improve application performance by 25 percent. The move also brings data from those applications closer to ADT’s Google BigQuery data warehouse, making it more accessible for planned AI projects using Gemini Enterprise. Keeping the data next to the Google Cloud services that use it can also simplify data management, accelerate analyses, and reduce the need to move or duplicate sensitive information. ADT also uses Oracle Database Zero Data Loss Autonomous Recovery Service to help secure and protect critical data, and Oracle Maximum Availability Architecture to enhance availability and disaster recovery of its databases deployed across the three Google Cloud regions it currently uses.

Improving the Employee Experience with AI
With more than 5,000 new hires each year, ADT wanted to give employees a more consistent experience, allow managers to spend more time with their teams, and reduce integration work across its systems. To meet these goals, ADT selected Oracle Cloud HCM, part of Oracle Fusion Applications, to bring HR processes and data together on one platform and take advantage of the latest AI capabilities.

With the AI capabilities in Oracle Cloud HCM, ADT has been able to automate responses to 90 percent of basic HR inquiries. In addition, Oracle Cloud HCM has enabled ADT to reduce HR support tickets by 26 percent, giving HR specialists more time for workforce planning and supporting complex employee needs. For managers, the AI-assisted tools in Oracle Cloud HCM save two to three hours per direct report during performance review cycles. ADT has also built a predictive turnover model in Oracle Cloud HCM that helps leaders identify potential attrition risks by job group and location.

“ADT is taking a practical approach to AI that is delivering results today while creating new opportunities for innovation,” said Nathan Thomas, senior vice president, product management, Oracle. “By bringing critical data closer to its AI and analytics tools, ADT is creating new opportunities to move faster and innovate, while its use of AI in HR is already giving employees more time to focus on higher-value work. Together, these efforts will help ADT continue to deliver smarter, more proactive protection for its customers.”

ADT’s migration to Oracle AI Database@Google Cloud was supported by the Google Solution Line at Insight and Oracle Consulting.

Additional Resources

Customer Story: ADT embraces Oracle AI to improve onboarding and enhance workforce insightsProduct Overview: Oracle AI Database@Google CloudProduct Overview: Oracle Fusion Cloud Human Capital Management (HCM)

About ADT
ADT is a leading provider of security, interactive and smart home solutions serving residential and small business customers in the U.S. Through innovative offerings, unrivaled safety and a premium customer experience delivered by the largest network of smart home security professionals in the U.S., ADT empowers people to protect and connect to what matters most, every second, every day. For more information, visit ADT.com.

About Oracle Fusion Cloud Applications
Oracle Fusion Cloud Applications are a complete suite of cloud applications that form the enterprise system of record, spanning finance, HR, supply chain, manufacturing, sales, service, and marketing. The suite includes Oracle Fusion Cloud Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), Oracle Fusion Cloud Human Capital Management (HCM), Oracle Fusion Cloud Supply Chain & Manufacturing (SCM), and Oracle Fusion Cloud Customer Experience (CX).

Fusion Agentic Applications extend that foundation into a system of outcomes. They can coordinate and execute end-to-end work toward business objectives, and are designed to operate within the policies, controls, and authority each organization defines. With Oracle AI Agent Studio for Fusion Applications, customers and partners can create, extend, and manage these agents and agentic applications combining trusted enterprise data with the security, data governance, and performance needed to operate at scale.

About Oracle
Oracle offers integrated suites of applications plus secure, autonomous infrastructure in the Oracle Cloud. For more information about Oracle (NYSE: ORCL), please visit us at oracle.com.

About Oracle AI World
Oracle AI World is where customers and partners discover the latest product and technology innovations, see how AI is being applied across industries, and connect with experts and peers. Attendees will gain practical tips and insights to drive immediate impact within their organizations and explore how Oracle is helping unlock the full potential of AI. Join the event to see new capabilities in action and hear from thought leaders and industry movers. Register now at oracle.com/ai-world or follow the news and conversation at oracle.com/news and linkedin.com/company/oracle.

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Oracle Unveils New Cloud Networking Innovations for AI

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30 minutes ago

October 27, 2026

New Oracle Acceleron capabilities help customers move data efficiently, keep distributed AI workloads running, and securely scale multi-tenant clusters

LAS VEGAS, Oct. 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Oracle AI World — Oracle today announced new capabilities in Oracle Acceleron, Oracle Cloud Infrastructure‘s (OCI) suite of networking and infrastructure technologies that help customers run demanding AI workloads reliably, securely, and at scale.

The latest additions build on OCI’s continued investments in high-performance connectivity, network architecture, host-level acceleration, and security and give customers more flexibility across compute and storage while improving the network’s ability to adapt to changing conditions.

“AI infrastructure can be unforgiving when it comes to network friction,” said Pradeep Vincent, executive vice president, Compute and AI Infrastructure, Oracle Cloud Infrastructure. “When thousands of accelerators are working together, one congested or failed path can have consequences far beyond a single connection. With Oracle Acceleron, we are building a network that can respond by rerouting traffic, recovering from failures, and helping customers scale securely.”

Oracle Acceleron combines dedicated network fabrics, more direct data paths, and a converged NIC to boost performance and lower cost, with host-level zero-trust routing and multi-planar designs to strengthen security and resilience. Its unique software architecture simplifies complex networking operations through a programmable foundation that unifies advanced networking, storage, and security capabilities across a broad range of hardware.

New capabilities span AI data movement, distributed AI communication, and secure multi-tenant AI infrastructure:

AI Data Movement

Oracle Acceleron High-Performance Fabric: Helps customers deploy inference, storage, and HPC workloads with greater performance through RDMA connectivity on OCI front-end compute.Expanded NVMe Block-storage Attachment Options: Helps customers support AI, database, and other data-intensive workloads with NVMe block storage across Oracle Acceleron bare metal and VM shapes improving performance up to 3x.

Distributed AI Communication

Oracle Collective Communications Library: Helps customers keep distributed AI workloads running when network paths fail by spreading collective traffic across OCI’s backend Multiplanar Network. It steers traffic toward healthier paths and helps workloads instantaneously recover when links, ports, or NICs fail, significantly improving the network availability and resilience.Transparent Front-End Multiplanar Networking: Helps customers improve resiliency across compute infrastructure by bringing multiplanar networking to front-end networks, with built-in transparent path selection and failover, as well as transparent congestion control for front-end RDMA traffic.

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Learn more about new Oracle Acceleron capabilities and innovationsLearn more about Oracle Cloud InfrastructureLearn more about Oracle Cloud NetworkingLearn more about Oracle Acceleron

About Oracle
Oracle offers integrated suites of applications plus secure, autonomous infrastructure in the Oracle Cloud. For more information about Oracle (NYSE: ORCL), please visit us at oracle.com.

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This press release is intended to outline our general product direction. It is intended for information purposes only, and may not be incorporated into any contract. It is not a commitment to deliver any material, code, or functionality, and should not be relied upon in making purchasing decisions. The development, release, timing, and pricing of any features or functionality described for Oracle’s products may change and remains at the sole discretion of Oracle Corporation.

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Oracle Introduces Oracle Media Fabric

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30 minutes ago

October 27, 2026

Integrated platform brings together AI-powered production, enterprise media models, and distributed video delivery to help media companies, streaming providers, and brands get more value from their content

LAS VEGAS, Oct. 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Oracle AI World — Oracle today announced Oracle Media Fabric, an integrated platform designed to help media companies, streaming providers, and brands reduce content production time and cost, distribute and stream high-quality video at scale, and create more personalized experiences for viewers. The platform brings sophisticated content creation and streaming capabilities once available only to the largest proprietary streaming platforms to content creators of all sizes. By connecting AI-powered creative tools with next-generation video delivery infrastructure built around open standards, Oracle Media Fabric enables audience-specific advertising, tailored programming, and shared viewing experiences built around what audiences care about.

“Creating content and delivering it to viewers were separate processes,” said Clay Magouyrk, CEO, Oracle. “With Oracle Media Fabric, we’re bringing content creation and streaming together, using AI across the entire production and distribution workflow. That helps creators reduce production time and cost, make better use of their existing content, and tailor viewing experiences for different audiences in real-time.”

Oracle Media Fabric brings together Oracle Creative Studio, Oracle AI Media Models, and Oracle Video Edge to help customers create, adapt, and deliver content. It includes safeguards to help protect customers’ intellectual property (IP) and reduce the risk of generated content infringing the IP rights of others. Powered by the Oracle Creative Studio and Oracle Video Edge, the Oracle Adaptive Media Platform connects creation and delivery to enable audience-specific advertising, personalized programming, and shared viewing experiences.

Oracle Creative Studio: Helps professional media teams and a broad range of creators turn ideas into storyboards, scenes, cinematic video, visual effects, and virtual characters. As an AI-powered production suite, it brings together Oracle AI Media Models and leading third-party models through a flexible, model-agnostic platform that can select models for each creative task based on requirements for security, provenance, cost, and IP protection.Oracle AI Media Models: Help media studios and entertainment companies accelerate content creation while maintaining creative control. The Oracle-developed models focus on video generation, image generation, and image editing, enabling governed, large-scale media processing, intelligent curation and search, and frontier-model customization on Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI).Oracle Video Edge: Helps broadcasters and streaming providers maintain high video quality and low latency during large-scale live events, helping ensure viewer playback starts fast and remains smooth as audience sizes peak. The AI-enabled managed platform uses real-time network and playback information to coordinate capacity and direct viewers to suitable delivery locations across OCI and participating content delivery networks and internet service provider networks.Oracle Adaptive Media Platform: Helps connect creation and delivery, enabling customers to develop audience-specific advertising, personalized programming, and shared viewing experiences. Brands can generate variations of a base advertisement within brand guidelines and approval rules, helping reduce the time and cost of creating multiple versions.

By helping broadcasters and streaming providers understand how audiences respond to programming and advertising, Oracle Media Fabric can inform more engaging experiences, strengthen viewer relationships within customers’ applications, and create new opportunities to monetize content. Oracle Media Fabric is planned to be available within the next 12 months.

About Oracle
Oracle offers integrated suites of applications plus secure, autonomous infrastructure in Oracle Cloud. For more information about Oracle (NYSE: ORCL), please visit oracle.com.

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Oracle, Java, MySQL, and NetSuite are registered trademarks of Oracle Corporation. NetSuite was the first cloud company—ushering in the new era of cloud computing.

Future Product Disclaimer
The preceding is intended to outline our general product direction. It is intended for information purposes only, and may not be incorporated into any contract. It is not a commitment to deliver any material, code, or functionality, and should not be relied upon in making purchasing decisions. The development, release, timing, and pricing of any features or functionality described for Oracle’s products may change and remains at the sole discretion of Oracle Corporation.

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