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DXC Technology Reports First Quarter Fiscal Year 2027 Results
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Total revenue for Q1 FY27 of $3.00 billion, down 5.1% YoY, down 6.7% on an organic basis(1)Q1 FY27 Bookings of $3.0 billion, up 5% YoY with a book to bill ratio of 0.99xQ1 FY27 EBIT margin of 6.9%, and adjusted EBIT(2) margin of 5.0%Q1 FY27 Diluted earnings per share of $0.73; Non-GAAP diluted earnings per share(3) of $0.40, down 41.2% YoYFree cash flow(4) was $314 million compared to $97 million last yearRepurchased $70 million of shares
ASHBURN, Va., July 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — DXC Technology (NYSE: DXC) today reported results for the first quarter fiscal 2027.
“Our first quarter results were in line with our expectations, and we are maintaining our full-year guidance,” said DXC Technology President and CEO, Raul Fernandez. “Through our Fast Track approach to innovation, we are bringing a new generation of AI-enabled platforms to market that help customers modernize operations and deliver measurable business outcomes. The momentum we are building is strengthening our capabilities, deepening customer engagement, and creating a clearer path to long-term value creation. The recent addition of Paul Taylor as incoming President further strengthens our leadership team and positions us to execute our strategy with greater speed and focus.”
Financial Highlights – First Quarter Fiscal Year 2027
Total revenue was $3.00 billion, down 5.1% year-over-year (down 6.7% on an organic basis).(1)EBIT was $207 million, up 176.0% year-over-year with a corresponding margin of 6.9%. Adjusted EBIT(2) was $150 million, down 30.6% year-over-year, with a corresponding margin(2) of 5.0%.Diluted earnings per share was $0.73. Non-GAAP diluted earnings per share(3) was $0.40, down 41.2% year-over-year.Cash generated from operations was $418 million, up 124.7% year-over-year. Free cash flow(4) was $314 million, compared to $97 million in the first quarter of fiscal year 2026. Free cash flow in fiscal 2027 includes cash proceeds of $214 million related to a litigation judgment.Bookings of $3.0 billion increased 5% year-over-year, with a book to bill ratio of 0.99x.Returned $70 million of capital to shareholders by repurchasing approximately 6.7 million shares.
(1)
Revenue growth on an organic basis is a non-GAAP measure and is calculated by restating current-period activity using the prior fiscal period’s foreign currency exchange rates, adjusted for the impact of acquisitions and divestitures. A reconciliation of GAAP to non-GAAP measure are attached to this release.
(2)
Adjusted EBIT and Adjusted EBIT margin are non-GAAP measures. Reconciliations of GAAP Net Income to such measures are attached to this release.
(3)
Non-GAAP diluted earnings per share is a non-GAAP measure. A reconciliation of GAAP diluted earnings per share to non-GAAP diluted per share is attached to this release.
(4)
Free cash flow is a non-GAAP measure, calculated by subtracting capital expenditures (Purchase of Property, Plant & Equipment, Transition and Transformation Contract Costs and Software Purchased or Developed) from cash flow from operations.
Segment Highlights – First Quarter Fiscal Year 2027
Consulting and Engineering Services (“CES”)
Revenue was $1,231 million, down 1.2% year-over-year (down 3.0% on an organic basis).(1)Segment profit was $100 million, down 4.8% year-over-year, with a corresponding margin of 8.1%.Bookings declined 18.5% year-over-year, with a book to bill ratio of 0.98x.
Global Infrastructure Services (“GIS”)
Revenue was $1,449 million, down 9.4% year-over-year (down 11.1% on an organic basis).(1)Segment profit was $38 million, down 60.8% year-over-year, with a corresponding margin of 2.6%.Bookings increased 34.7% year-over-year, with a book to bill ratio of 1.11x.
Insurance Software & Services (“Insurance”)
Revenue was $319 million, up 1.9% year-over-year (up 1.4% on an organic basis).(1)Segment profit was $34 million, up 3.0% year-over-year, with a corresponding margin of 10.7%.Bookings increased 3.6% year-over-year, with a book to bill ratio of 0.54x.
Full Year Fiscal 2027 and Second Quarter Fiscal Year 2027 Guidance
Full Year Fiscal 2027
Total revenue in the range of $12.10 billion and $12.35 billion, a decline of 5.0% to 3.0% year-over-year on an organic basis.(1)Adjusted EBIT margin(2) in the range of 6.0% to 7.0%.Non-GAAP diluted EPS(3) in the range of $2.40 to $2.90. Free Cash Flow(4) of ~$685 million compared to the prior guide of ~$600 million. The increase is the reflection of litigation related matters.
Second Quarter Fiscal 2027
Total revenue in the range of $2.97 billion and $3.00 billion, a decline of 6.5% to 5.5% year-over-year on an organic basis.(1)Adjusted EBIT margin(2) of ~6.0%.Non-GAAP Diluted EPS(3) of ~$0.55.
Additional metrics for the second quarter and full year fiscal 2027 guidance are presented in the table below.
Revenue
Q2 FY27
Guidance
FY27
Guidance
Low
High
Low
High
YoY Organic Revenue %
(6.5) %
(5.5) %
(5.0) %
(3.0) %
Acquisition & Divestitures Revenues %
— %
— %
Foreign Exchange Impact on Revenues %
0.4 %
0.6 %
Others
Non-GAAP Net Interest Expense ($M)*
~$15
~$57
Non-GAAP Tax Rate
~44%
~40%
Foreign Exchange Assumptions
Current Estimate
Current Estimate
$/Euro Exchange Rate
$1.16
$1.16
$/GBP Exchange Rate
$1.34
$1.34
$/AUD Exchange Rate
$0.71
$0.71
*Excludes $46 million of interest income from the full year for the litigation judgment
DXC does not provide reconciliations of non-GAAP measures included in its guidance because certain key information necessary for such reconciliations—most notably the impact of significant non-recurring items—is unavailable without unreasonable effort or may not be available at all. As a result, DXC believes any such reconciliation would not be meaningful.
Earnings Conference Call and Webcast
DXC Technology senior management will host a conference call and webcast to discuss first quarter fiscal 2027 results at 5:00 p.m. ET on July 30, 2026. The dial-in number for domestic callers is 888-596-4144. Callers who reside outside of the United States should dial +1-646-968-2525. The passcode for all participants is 9664077#. The webcast audio and any presentation slides will be available through a link posted on DXC Technology’s Investor Relations website.
A replay of the conference call will be available approximately two hours after its conclusion until 11:59 PM ET on August 6, 2026, at 800-770-2030. The replay passcode is 9664077#. A transcript of the conference call will be posted on DXC Technology’s Investor Relations website.
About DXC Technology
DXC Technology (NYSE: DXC) is a leading technology and innovation partner delivering software, services, and solutions to global enterprises and public sector organizations — helping them harness AI to drive outcomes at a time of exponential change with speed. With deep expertise in Managed Infrastructure Services, Application Modernization, and Industry-Specific Software Solutions, DXC modernizes, secures, and operates some of the world’s most complex technology estates. Learn more at DXC.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
Except for historical information, statements in this document may constitute “forward-looking statements” based on our current assumptions regarding future performance. These statements involve numerous risks, uncertainties, and other factors outside our control that could cause actual results to differ materially, including: inability to effectively manage our sales organization, including execution, pipeline, and talent management; our inability to expand service offerings to address emerging technological trends and competitive pressures; failure to attract and retain key personnel, including artificial intelligence (AI) and technical experts, or maintain partner relationships; risks associated with AI, including adoption, deployment, and governance, reliance on third-party platforms, cybersecurity, privacy, evolving regulations, and competitive displacement; inability to accurately estimate contract costs and timelines, or failure by us or third parties to deliver on commitments; systems failures, catastrophic events, and resulting service interruptions; liability or reputational damage from security breaches, cyber-attacks, or disclosure of confidential or personal data; failure to comply with new or existing laws, regulations, and customer contracts, including those relating to data privacy, economic sanctions, export controls, AI, and environmental, social, and governance (ESG) expectations; failure to maintain our credit rating, manage indebtedness, or raise capital, adversely affecting our liquidity and borrowing costs; risks associated with international operations, including exchange rate fluctuations and geopolitical conflicts (such as in Russia/Ukraine and the Middle East); macroeconomic challenges, including inflation, reduced customer spending, and economic slowdowns affecting deal closures and cost-takeout efforts; inability to compete effectively, maintain customer relationships, collect receivables, or comply with government contracting regulations; failure to succeed in strategic transactions, acquisitions, or partnerships; securities price volatility; supply chain disruptions, supplier non-performance, or increased procurement costs due to trade tensions, tariffs, or hostilities; climate change, natural disasters, and increased scrutiny of ESG initiatives; infringement of intellectual property rights, or inability to procure necessary third-party licenses; failure to achieve expected benefits of restructuring plans, workforce reductions, and automation/AI reliance; failure to maintain effective disclosure controls and internal control over financial reporting; asset impairment charges, including but not limited to intangibles and deferred tax assets; inability to pay dividends or repurchase shares; pending investigations, claims, and disputes; changes in tax rates, tax laws, and the timing and outcome of tax examinations; and risks related to completed strategic transactions. For a written description of these factors, see our most recently filed Annual Report on Form 10-K, and any updating information in subsequent SEC filings. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date made. Except as required by law, we assume no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements.
About Non-GAAP Measures
In an effort to provide investors with supplemental financial information, in addition to the preliminary and unaudited financial information presented on a GAAP basis, we also disclose in this press release preliminary non-GAAP information including: earnings before interest and taxes (“EBIT”), EBIT margin, adjusted EBIT, adjusted EBIT margin, non-GAAP diluted EPS, organic revenues, organic revenue growth, free cash flow, and non-GAAP tax rate.
We believe EBIT, adjusted EBIT, non-GAAP income before income taxes, non-GAAP net income, non-GAAP net income attributable to DXC common stockholders, and non-GAAP EPS provide investors with useful supplemental information about our operating performance after excluding certain categories of expenses as well as gains and losses on certain dispositions and certain tax adjustments.
We believe constant currency revenues provides investors with useful supplemental information about our revenues after excluding the effect of currency exchange rate fluctuations for currencies other than U.S. dollars in the periods presented. See below for a description of the methodology we use to present constant currency revenues.
One category of expenses excluded from adjusted EBIT, non-GAAP income before income tax, non-GAAP net income, non-GAAP net income attributable to DXC common stockholders, and non-GAAP EPS, incremental amortization of intangible assets acquired through business combinations, if included, may result in a significant difference in period over period amortization expense on a GAAP basis. We exclude amortization of certain acquired intangible assets as these non-cash amounts are inconsistent in amount and frequency and are significantly impacted by the timing and/or size of acquisitions. Although DXC management excludes amortization of acquired intangible assets, primarily customer-related intangible assets, from its non-GAAP expenses, we believe it is important for investors to understand that such intangible assets were recorded as part of purchase accounting and support revenue generation. Any future transactions may result in a change to the acquired intangible asset balances and associated amortization expense.
Another category of expenses excluded from adjusted EBIT, non-GAAP income before income tax, non-GAAP net income, non-GAAP net income attributable to DXC common stockholders, and non-GAAP EPS is impairment losses, which, if included, may result in a significant difference in period-over-period expense on a GAAP basis. We exclude impairment losses as these non-cash amounts reflect generally an acceleration of what would be multiple periods of expense and are not expected to occur frequently. Further, assets such as goodwill may be significantly impacted by market conditions outside of management’s control.
Selected references are made to revenue growth on an “organic basis” in order that certain financial results can be viewed without the impact of fluctuations in foreign currency rates and without the impacts of acquisitions and divestitures, thereby providing comparisons of operating performance from period to period of the business that we have owned during both periods presented. Organic revenue growth is calculated by dividing the year-over-year change in GAAP revenues attributed to organic growth by the GAAP revenues reported in the prior comparable period. Organic revenue is calculated as constant currency revenue excluding the impact of mergers, acquisitions or similar transactions until the one-year anniversary of the transaction and excluding revenues of divestitures during the reporting period. This approach is used for all results where the functional currency is not the U.S. dollar. We believe organic revenue growth provides investors with useful supplemental information about our revenues after excluding the effect of currency exchange rate fluctuations for currencies other than U.S. dollars and the effects of acquisitions and divestitures in both periods presented.
Free cash flow represents cash flow from operations, less capital expenditures. Free cash flow is utilized by our management, investors, and analysts to evaluate cash available for normal business operations, to pay debt, repurchase shares, and provide further investment in the business.
There are limitations to the use of the non-GAAP financial measures presented in this report. One of the limitations is that they do not reflect complete financial results. We compensate for this limitation by providing a reconciliation between our non-GAAP financial measures and the respective most directly comparable financial measure calculated and presented in accordance with GAAP. Additionally, other companies, including companies in our industry, may calculate non-GAAP financial measures differently than we do, limiting the usefulness of those measures for comparative purposes between companies. Selected references are made on a “constant currency basis” so that certain financial results can be viewed without the impact of fluctuations in foreign currency rates, thereby providing comparisons of operating performance from period to period. Financial results on a “constant currency basis” are non-GAAP measures calculated by translating current period activity into U.S. Dollars using the comparable prior period’s currency conversion rates. This approach is used for all results where the functional currency is not the U.S. Dollar.
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations
(preliminary and unaudited)
Three Months Ended
(in millions, except per-share amounts)
June 30, 2026
June 30, 2025
Revenues
$ 2,999
$ 3,159
Costs of services
2,388
2,388
Selling, general and administrative
328
394
Depreciation and amortization
267
304
Restructuring costs
26
37
Interest expense
55
54
Interest income
(89)
(46)
Other income, net
(217)
(39)
Total costs and expenses
2,758
3,092
Income before income taxes
241
67
Income tax expense
115
49
Net income
126
18
Less: net income attributable to non-controlling interest, net of tax
4
2
Net income attributable to DXC common stockholders
$ 122
$ 16
Income per common share:
Basic
$ 0.75
$ 0.09
Diluted
$ 0.73
$ 0.09
Weighted average common shares outstanding for:
Basic EPS
162.86
181.10
Diluted EPS
166.27
184.96
Selected Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet Data
(preliminary and unaudited)
As of
(in millions)
June 30, 2026
March 31, 2026
Assets
Cash and cash equivalents
$ 1,957
$ 1,737
Receivables, net
2,892
2,973
Prepaid expenses
556
526
Other current assets
108
126
Total current assets
5,513
5,362
Intangible assets, net
1,518
1,612
Operating right-of-use assets, net
637
663
Goodwill
527
527
Deferred income taxes, net
753
802
Property and equipment, net
1,129
1,122
Other assets
2,849
2,802
Total Assets
$ 12,926
$ 12,890
Liabilities
Short-term debt and current maturities of long-term debt
$ 501
$ 520
Accounts payable
689
561
Accrued payroll and related costs
587
564
Operating lease liabilities
234
232
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities
1,129
1,261
Deferred revenue and advance contract payments
715
748
Income taxes payable
61
53
Total current liabilities
3,916
3,939
Long-term debt, net of current maturities
3,003
3,032
Non-current deferred revenue
559
559
Non-current operating lease liabilities
436
463
Non-current income tax liabilities and deferred tax liabilities
500
502
Other long-term liabilities
1,184
1,186
Total Liabilities
9,598
9,681
Total Equity
3,328
3,209
Total Liabilities and Equity
$ 12,926
$ 12,890
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(preliminary and unaudited)
Three Months Ended
(in millions)
June 30, 2026
June 30, 2025
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income
$ 126
$ 18
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization
271
309
Goodwill impairment losses
—
14
Operating right-of-use expense
72
76
Share-based compensation
17
22
Deferred taxes
49
(12)
Gain on dispositions
(2)
(1)
Unrealized foreign currency exchange gain
(7)
(47)
Impairment losses and contract write-offs
—
1
Other non-cash charges, net
(2)
(3)
Changes in assets and liabilities:
(Increase) decrease in assets
(20)
90
Decrease in operating lease liability
(72)
(76)
Decrease in other liabilities
(14)
(205)
Net cash provided by operating activities
418
186
Cash flows from investing activities:
Purchases of property and equipment
(59)
(43)
Payments for transition and transformation contract costs
(23)
(30)
Software purchased and developed
(22)
(16)
Proceeds from sale of assets
5
10
Other investing activities, net
—
2
Net cash used in investing activities
(99)
(77)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Payments on finance leases and borrowings for asset financing
(38)
(49)
Taxes paid related to net share settlements of share-based compensation awards
(10)
(12)
Repurchase of common stock
(71)
(48)
Other financing activities, net
(1)
(1)
Net cash used in financing activities
(120)
(110)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents
21
(3)
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
220
(4)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year
1,737
1,796
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
$ 1,957
$ 1,792
Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures
Our non-GAAP adjustments include:
Restructuring costs – includes costs, net of reversals, related to workforce and real estate optimization and other similar charges.Transaction, separation and integration-related (“TSI”) costs – includes third party costs related to integration, separation, planning, financing and advisory fees and other similar charges associated with mergers, acquisitions, strategic investments, joint ventures, and dispositions and other similar transactions incurred within one year of such transactions closing, except for costs associated with related disputes, which may arise more than one year after closing.Amortization of acquired intangible assets – includes amortization of intangible assets acquired through business combinations.Merger-related indemnification – represents the Company’s estimate of potential net liability for tax related indemnifications.Gain on litigation award – reflects a gain related to the TCS Litigation judgment.Gains and losses on real estate and facility sales – gains and losses related to dispositions of real property.Gains and losses on dispositions – gains and losses related to dispositions of businesses, strategic assets and interests in less than wholly-owned entities.Impairment losses – non-cash charges associated with the permanent reduction in the value of the Company’s assets (e.g., impairment of goodwill and other long-term assets including fixed assets and impairments to deferred tax assets for discrete changes in valuation allowances). Future discrete reversals of valuation allowances are likewise excluded.Tax adjustments – discrete tax adjustments to impair or recognize certain deferred tax assets, adjustments for changes in tax legislation and the impact of merger and divestitures. Income tax expense of all other (non-discrete) non-GAAP adjustments is based on the difference in the GAAP annual effective tax rate (AETR) and overall non-GAAP provision (consistent with the GAAP methodology).
Non-GAAP Results
A reconciliation of reported results to non-GAAP results is as follows:
Three Months Ended June 30, 2026
(in millions, except per-share amounts)
As
Reported
Restructuring
Costs
Amortization
of Acquired
Intangible
Assets
Gain on
Litigation Award
Gains on
Dispositions
Non-GAAP
Results
Income before income taxes
$ 241
$ 26
$ 87
$ (214)
$ (2)
$ 138
Income tax expense
115
12
40
(99)
(1)
67
Net income
126
14
47
(115)
(1)
71
Less: net income attributable to non-controlling interest, net of tax
4
—
—
—
—
4
Net income attributable to DXC common stockholders
$ 122
$ 14
$ 47
$ (115)
$ (1)
$ 67
Effective Tax Rate
47.7 %
48.6 %
Basic EPS
$ 0.75
$ 0.09
$ 0.29
$ (0.71)
$ (0.01)
$ 0.41
Diluted EPS
$ 0.73
$ 0.08
$ 0.28
$ (0.69)
$ (0.01)
$ 0.40
Weighted average common shares outstanding for:
Basic EPS
162.86
162.86
162.86
162.86
162.86
162.86
Diluted EPS
166.27
166.27
166.27
166.27
166.27
166.27
Three Months Ended June 30, 2025
(in millions, except per-share
amounts)
As
Reported
Restructuring
Costs
Transaction,
Separation and
Integration-
Related Costs
Amortization
of Acquired
Intangible
Assets
Merger Related
Indemnification
Impairment
Losses
Tax
Adjustments
Non-GAAP
Results
Income before income taxes
67
37
1
87
2
14
—
208
Income tax expense
49
9
—
20
—
4
(2)
80
Net income
18
28
1
67
2
10
2
128
Less: net income attributable to non-
controlling interest, net of tax
2
—
—
—
—
—
—
2
Net income attributable to DXC
common stockholders
$ 16
$ 28
$ 1
$ 67
$ 2
$ 10
$ 2
$ 126
Effective Tax Rate
73.1 %
38.5 %
Basic EPS
$ 0.09
$ 0.15
$ 0.01
$ 0.37
$ 0.01
$ 0.06
$ 0.01
$ 0.70
Diluted EPS
$ 0.09
$ 0.15
$ 0.01
$ 0.36
$ 0.01
$ 0.05
$ 0.01
$ 0.68
Weighted average common shares
outstanding for:
Basic EPS
181.10
181.10
181.10
181.10
181.10
181.10
181.10
181.10
Diluted EPS
184.96
184.96
184.96
184.96
184.96
184.96
184.96
184.96
The above tables serve to reconcile the non-GAAP financial measures to the most directly comparable GAAP measures. Please refer to the “About Non-GAAP Measures” section of the press release for further information on the use of these non-GAAP measures.
Year-over-Year Organic Revenue Growth
Three Months Ended
June 30, 2026
June 30, 2025
Total revenue growth
(5.1) %
(2.4) %
Foreign currency
(1.6) %
(2.0) %
Acquisition and divestitures
— %
0.1 %
Organic revenue growth
(6.7) %
(4.3) %
CES revenue growth
(1.2) %
(2.7) %
Foreign currency
(1.8) %
(2.0) %
Acquisition and divestitures
— %
0.3 %
CES organic revenue growth
(3.0) %
(4.4) %
GIS revenue growth
(9.4) %
(3.5) %
Foreign currency
(1.7) %
(2.2) %
Acquisition and divestitures
— %
— %
GIS organic revenue growth
(11.1) %
(5.7) %
Insurance revenue growth
1.9 %
5.4 %
Foreign currency
(0.5) %
(1.8) %
Acquisition and divestitures
— %
— %
Insurance organic revenue growth
1.4 %
3.6 %
Segment Profit
Segment profit is defined as segment revenues less costs of services, selling, general and administrative, depreciation and amortization, and other segment items. The Company does not allocate to its segments certain operating expenses managed at the corporate level. These unallocated expenses generally include certain corporate function costs, pension and OPEB actuarial and settlement gains and losses, restructuring costs, transaction, separation, and integration-related costs, amortization of acquired intangible assets, impairment losses, gains/(losses) on dispositions of businesses, gains/(losses) on real estate and facility sales, and other costs that do not reflect ongoing segment operating performance. As part of the transition to the new segment structure, the Company updated the assumptions that define which expenses remain in corporate post allocation. The tables below reflect those revised assumptions.
Three Months Ended
(in millions)
June 30, 2026
June 30, 2025
CES profit
$ 100
$ 105
GIS profit
38
97
Insurance profit
34
33
Corporate expenses
(22)
(19)
Adjusted EBIT
150
216
Restructuring costs
(26)
(37)
Transaction, separation and integration-related costs
—
(1)
Amortization of acquired intangibles
(87)
(87)
Merger related indemnification
—
(2)
Gain on litigation award
168
—
Gains on dispositions
2
—
Impairment losses
—
(14)
EBIT
207
75
Interest income
89
46
Interest expense
(55)
(54)
Income before income tax
241
67
Income tax expense
115
49
Net income
126
18
Segment profit margins
CES
8.1 %
8.4 %
GIS
2.6 %
6.1 %
Insurance
10.7 %
10.5 %
Total Company margins
Adjusted EBIT margin
5.0 %
6.8 %
EBIT margin
6.9 %
2.4 %
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The communist ideal of a fair society free from exploitation and equality for all blazed like a spark in the darkness; it kindled hopes among impoverished Chinese and became the wellspring of faith that enabled the Red Army — a force made up of poor workers and peasants — to overcome all hardships in the days to come.
Yet, bright as the spark was, it burned thin and fragile at times. Could this flame still endure when the ideals it carried were repeatedly battered by harsh reality?
In September 1933, flocks of warplanes clouded the skies over the Red Army’s revolutionary base areas. By then, Japanese invaders were steadily advancing towards North China, but Chiang Kai-shek’s KMT turned a blind eye to the looming national crisis. They mobilized over a million troops and more than 200 aircraft to launch a massive offensive at the Red Army’s base areas. Over the previous three years, Chiang Kai-shek had mounted four major military “encirclement” campaigns aimed at exterminating the Red Army, but all ended in failure. He was desperate for a pivotal victory to restore his prestige and to wipe out the CPC and the Red Army.
At the time, the commander of the Red Army abandoned mobile warfare tactics pioneered by Mao Zedong and other commanders, opting instead for rigid positional warfare involving conventional head-on clashes. But the reality was, some Red Army units didn’t even possess a single light machine gun; how could they confront the heavily-armed KMT army head-on?
Zhong Ming, a Red Army medic, could never erase the memories of gravely wounded soldiers being carried to his aid station. He remembered how a soldier whose chest was blown open begged his comrades to end his life. At the frontline, a whole battalion of Red Army soldiers religiously followed orders to defend crude earth-and-wood bunkers, but under the constant barrage of KMT artillery and airstrikes, every soldier in the battalion laid down their lives; not a single man survived.
What’s more heart-wrenching is that no matter how fearlessly the Red Army fought, the steep imbalance in military strength, paired with erroneous military command led to irreversible losses. By October 1934, the KMT’s iron-clad encirclement closed menacingly around Ruijin.
Faced with this dead-end, what decision would you make?
This stood as the most agonizing decision for the Red Army. The biggest challenge lay not in sacrificing one’s life for an ideal, but in finding a way to keep the revolutionary cause alive.
To stay meant defeat — the Red Army had no room to maneuver within the Central Revolutionary Base Area. To break through the encirclement, however slim the odds, offered a fighting chance. Preserving the Red Army as a living force mattered much more than clinging to isolated strongholds. Where the spark survives, the path ahead remains lit.
The air already turned chilly in October. Units of the Central Red Army assembled in Yudu to prepare for a strategic shift. The plan was kept strictly classified; none of the soldiers knew they were evacuating the base areas, only sensing an unusual vibe.
At dusk on Oct. 17, crowds lined up at the Yudu riverbank. Tens of thousands of villagers flocked from every corner to see the Red Army off. They walked alongside the marching columns, slipping food like eggs and glutinous rice balls into the soldiers’ pockets, praying for their swift homecoming.
The main force of the Central Red Army set off. Within days, they left behind revolutionary base areas where they had survived, grown and taken root. No one anticipated that the journey they embarked on would become the Long March, a trek spanning over 10 provinces. Still less could anyone imagine that this journey would ultimately pave the way for a brand-new China.
Looking back on this chapter of history, many claim that the Red Army only set out on this expedition because the enemies left them no other choice. To a degree, yes, the Long March was indeed a forced strategic shift, yet this fact does nothing to diminish its greatness and glory.
The ordinary Red Army soldiers had no idea how far they would march, or where they were heading. But they clung firmly to their founding mission: to deliver liberation for the people and independence to the nation. This unswerving conviction kept them from disintegrating through countless perils, sustaining them as they marched into the unknown with resolve.
David Ferguson:
I now realize that faith and ideals untested by harsh reality may have no true substance.
Since its founding, the Communist Party of China has always upheld the realization of communism as its fundamental goal. Despite devastating losses and extreme adversity, the Red Army continued to press forward resolutely and never faltered. Its inner strength came from an unshakable belief in the cause, an unwavering commitment to the founding aspiration, and a profound sense of mission. The Red Army was never fleeing pursuers in search of safety; it was marching forward to a future in which it had a steadfast belief.
Wang Xiaohui:
The Long March went on for two years. The Red Army trekked 25,000 li across some of China’s harshest terrain, but they kept their heads high, seeking hope amid despair and marching towards light through unending darkness. The lofty ideals and sense of mission they upheld have also become the torch that guides generations of CPC members in the following centennial, tempering them into steel as they press forward unswervingly toward national rejuvenation.
That spark lit along the Yudu River has never dimmed since.
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Linktel Technologies Highlights Breakthrough 1.6T LPO Performance & Strong Market Pull at OCP 2026
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SAN JOSE, Calif., Oct. 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — At the recent 2026 OCP Global Summit, Linktel Technologies showcased its cutting-edge optical interconnect portfolios engineered specifically for next-generation AI computing networks. Among the heavy lineup, Linktel’s 1.6T Linear Pluggable Optics (LPO) solutions commanded immense industry attention, drawing heavy customer interest for their unprecedented energy efficiency, ultra-low latency, and supply-chain resilience.
Spotlight: 1.6T LPO Performance & High Customer Traction
AI data centers face immense scaling pressures, demanding higher bandwidth densities with tighter thermal and power budgets. Linktel’s 1.6T LPO solutions—highlighted by the 1.6T LPO 2DR4—delivered standout performance metrics that captured the spotlight at the summit:
Ultra-Low Power Consumption: Operates with power consumption as low as an impressive 10W, drastically mitigating data center cooling and power loads.Minimal Latency: Features a linear optics architecture that cuts down signal processing delays, making it a critical asset for high-performance AI scale-out fabrics.Enhanced Supply-Chain Resilience: Eliminating the optical DSP mitigates component choke points, ensuring robust scalability for mass deployments.Proven Interoperability: Following its breakthrough performance and multi-switch platform interoperability at the early September 2026 1.6T LPO-MSA Plugfest, Linktel has laid a solid foundation for the 200G-per-wavelength ecosystem.
Surging Market Interest
Throughout OCP 2026, Linktel’s live demonstrations of its 1.6T LPO, LRO, and FRO modules drew crowds of data center architects and industry partners. With volume production already in place, Linktel is fully equipped to meet the exploding market demand for energy-efficient, high-density 1.6T connectivity.
Overview of Other Innovations at OCP 2026
In addition to the heavily requested 1.6T LPO lineup, Linktel showcased two other major high-speed architectural pillars:
12.8T Liquid-Cooled XPO:Featured a live thermal demonstration integrating advanced liquid cooling to guarantee stable operations in high-density AI nodes.As a founding member of the XPO MSA, Linktel is actively scaling XPO series with FRO, LRO, and LPO variants for comprehensive scale-up, scale-out, and scale-across frameworks.6.4T/7.2T NPO Modules:Displayed with covers removed to reveal internal architectural designs supporting both ELS and ILS configurations.Combines compact high density with low power and low latency, backed by an established 6.4T/7.2T NPO roadmap.DMD Technology & Executive Presentation:Linktel Engineer Director Dr. Grace Zhang hosted a heavily attended Executive Session titled “Dispersion Managed Transceiver for Next-Gen AI Fabrics,” detailing cost-effective 800G (20km) and 1.6T (10km) solutions for OCS SuperPOD architectures, as well as the feasibility of 400G per lambda (3km).With its DMD product line already in volume production, Linktel actively calls upon ecosystem partners to join forces in collaborative development. To drive ecosystem maturity, Linktel is open to sharing its U.S.-filed patents, paving the way for industry-wide adoption and advancements in next-gen AI fabrics.
About Linktel Technologies
Linktel Technologies is a global leader in optical transceiver development and manufacturing, supplying high-speed optical I/O connectivity—including pluggable transceivers, optical engines, and ODM/JDM services.
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Advanced Manufacturing in Focus: Smart Life and Robotics Take the Spotlight at 140th Canton Fair
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GUANGZHOU, China, Oct. 18, 2026 /CNW/ — Phase 1 of the 140th Canton Fair, themed “Advanced Manufacturing,” opened on October 15 and will run through October 19. As one of the event’s most closely watched sections, the Consumer Electronics and Information Products zone once again serves as a showcase for the latest achievements in China’s manufacturing and technology industries.
Smart Life Solutions Address an Aging and Globalized Market
A highlight of this section is the focus on smart living, which brings together smart solutions designed to support healthier, safer, and more independent lifestyles.
For example, wearable devices and continuous glucose monitoring systems enable convenient tracking of key health indicators such as heart rate and blood glucose levels. Meanwhile, wearable exoskeletons and other AI-powered devices support mobility training and functional recovery. For home and elderly care, companion robots, electric nursing beds and home-use hyperbaric oxygen chambers, offer a combination of daily care, wellness support and lifestyle assistance. All these solutions highlight a growing shift toward technology-enabled living, where health management, personal care, and independent living are becoming more accessible and connected.
Service Robots Demonstrate Expanding Real-World Applications
The Service Robot Zone remains one of the fair’s most popular attractions in this edition.
Among the crowd favorites is a humanoid robot standing roughly 70–80 centimeters tall. With its expressive movements and playful appearance, the robot draws constant attention as it dances, approaches visitors and occasionally performs flips to the delight of onlookers. Behind the product is a company that has overcome key challenges in compact joint modules and modular humanoid robot development. Its independently developed high-power-density joints deliver remarkable agility and explosive movement, while modular architecture provides flexibility for a wide range of future applications.
More broadly, the Service Robot Zone features exhibits spanning a wide range of application areas, including embodied intelligence, specialized operations, urban services, and smart living. Full-size humanoid robots, dexterous hands with multimodal sensing capabilities and wheeled robots highlight the latest advances in artificial intelligence, perception technologies and motion control. For demanding industrial and emergency environments, exhibitors are presenting robotic inspection systems, live-line maintenance robots and underwater propulsion robots designed to improve safety and operational efficiency.
The commercial services sector is also well represented through reception robots, façade-cleaning robots and fully automated coffee kiosks, while everyday life applications include wearable exoskeletons, robotic lawn mowers and educational robots for home use. Together, these exhibits demonstrate how China’s robotics industry is accelerating its transition from technological innovation to large-scale commercialization.
As the 140th Canton Fair gets underway, the showcased innovations highlight China’s growing strength in advanced manufacturing, turning cutting-edge technologies into practical, market-ready solutions for global customers.
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