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From Italy’s Vineyard Precision to Sun-Enriched French Marine Aquaculture, EU-Certified Delicacies Showcase European Excellence with Climatic Adaptability and Natural Resilience

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 14 October 2026 – European culinary heritage enters a refined chapter in Hong Kong as Franciacorta PDO sparkling wines from Northern Italy and Marennes Oléron PGI oysters from Southwestern France unite for a prestigious campaign. Under the recurring motif of “European Elegance for Any Moment,” this joint initiative brings two of Europe’s most revered regional delicacies to Hong Kong’s discerning epicures and fine-dining establishments in time for the upcoming seasonal celebrations.

Underpinning this collaborative arrival is the European Union’s quality certification system established in 1992, comprising Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) and Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) labels. These certifications guarantee that every step of production adheres to strict, time-honored specifications, preserving authentic territorial identity, sustainable practices, and uncompromised excellence. Hong Kong gourmets can now discover these exceptional products through leading local food and wine purveyors across the city.

Franciacorta PDO: Adaptable Viticulture & The Art of Bottle Ageing

As the 2026 vintage unfolds, the Franciacorta appellation in Lombardy has demonstrated extraordinary viticultural agility and human expertise in response to evolving weather patterns. Following a warm spring and high summer temperatures across the rolling glacial hills of Brescia, local winegrowers initiated harvesting on July 30 in the Montorfano area, marking the earliest start in the appellation’s history. This proactive strategy allowed wineries to pick grapes at optimal balance, preserving the vibrant acidity and aromatic purity essential for traditional-method sparkling wines.

Spanning more than 3,500 hectares and 120 wineries, Franciacorta’s terroir, influenced by cooling alpine breezes from Lake Iseo, is cultivated primarily with Chardonnay, Pinot Nero, and Pinot Bianco, alongside the indigenous, late-ripening Erbamat varietal, which is also included among the permitted varieties for the denomination, bestowing extra structural depth and freshness to the wines. The appellation’s disciplined winemaking rules dictate extended secondary fermentation in the bottle, expressed through a spectrum of distinct typologies:

• Franciacorta

Crafted primarily from Chardonnay and/or Pinot Nero, with Pinot Bianco permitted up to 50% and Erbamat up to 10%. Aged on the lees for a minimum of 18 months under 5 to 6 atmospheres of pressure, delivering savoury, zesty notes of freshly baked bread and yeast, citrus, and dried fruits across dosage categories from bone-dry Pas Dosé to Demi-Sec.

• Franciacorta Satèn

Crafted exclusively from white grapes (Chardonnay with Pinot Bianco up to 50%) and bottled at a lower pressure of maximum 5 atmospheres, yielding an ultra-fine, silky, and creamy Brut profile aged on the lees for at least 24 months.

• Franciacorta Rosé

Formulated with at least 35% Pinot Nero fermented on the skins, blended with Chardonnay and/or Pinot Bianco, and aged for a minimum of 24 months, it exhibits a full-bodied structure with pronounced aromas of wild strawberry, rose, and toasted notes, finishing clean and zesty. It is produced across all dosage categories, from Pas Dosé to Demi-Sec.

• Franciacorta Millesimato

Produced only in exceptional years, this single-vintage expression requires at least 85% of the wine to originate from the stated vintage. Aged on the lees for a minimum of 30 months, its complex profile directly mirrors the distinct weather patterns and grape quality of that specific harvest. It is crafted across various dosage categories, ranging from Pas Dosé to Extra Dry, except for Satèn Millesimato, which is produced exclusively as Brut.

• Franciacorta Riserva

Representing the highest expression of single-vintage quality, Riserva wines undergo extended ageing on the lees for a minimum of 60 months. This prolonged bottle maturation imparts exceptionally complex and evolved aromas and flavours. It is crafted in Pas Dosé, Extra Brut, and Brut categories, with Satèn Riserva produced exclusively as Brut.

Marennes Oléron PGI Oysters: Sun-Nourished Excellence& Controlled Maturation

In parallel, Marennes Oléron oyster producers along France’s Atlantic coast in Charente-Maritime report a high-quality season, backed by the natural marine resilience and responsible, cycle-based aquaculture. As an ancient marine species that has adapted to shifting ocean environments over hundreds of millions of years, oysters naturally adjust to environmental changes. Operating under strict cahier des charges (production specifications), local growers practice a philosophy of restraint—using no artificial feeding or chemical treatments—while voluntarily halting summer harvesting between June and August to respect natural reproductive cycles.

This seasonal pause, combined with high levels of summer sunshine in 2026, generated an abundance of natural microalgae across the 3,000 hectares of shallow clay ponds known as claires. As harvesting resumes for the traditional claires finishing process, these sun-nourished conditions produce notably plump, firm, and flavorful oysters. The resulting portfolio offers nuanced marine profiles tailored for every seafood connoisseur:

• Fine de Claire

Light, elegant, and less fleshy, beloved for the subtle freshness of its marine profile.

• Fine de Claire Verte

Famous for its signature green-gilled hue, offering a unique vegetal nuance from naturally occurring blue microalgae in the ponds.

• Spéciale de Claire

Plump, firm, and visibly meatier, exhibiting a balance between natural sweetness and ocean saltiness.

• Pousse en Claire

The benchmark quality of the basin, cultivated for at least four months at low density in the ponds, allows each oyster extended feeding time to achieve a firm, luxurious mouthfeel filled with briny, nutty, vegetal, and mineral complexity.

Gastronomic Synergy: From Raw Bar to Contemporary Culinary Art

When paired, Franciacorta PDO wines and Marennes Oléron PGI oysters establish a harmony of umami, salinity, and effervescence. The fine bubbles and crisp acidity of crafted Franciacorta wines act as a palate cleanser, balancing the creamy texture and natural brine of fresh oysters. Served raw at ideal temperatures, between 6°C and 10°C for the sparkling wines and 5°C to 15°C for the oysters, the duo offers a sophisticated tasting experience.

The Festive Tasting Menu: A Four-Act Harmony

A curated gastronomic journey celebrating the dialogue between Italian effervescence and French ocean terroir.

Act I: The Crisp Ocean Prelude

• The Shell: Fine de Claire (light, elegant, and gracefully restrained with a delicate marine salinity)
• The Pour: Franciacorta Brut or Satèn
• The Synergy: Vibrant effervescence complements the oyster’s gentle brine, accentuating its subtle creaminess and leaving a refreshed, clean palate.

Act II: Herbal Marine & Floral Elegance

• The Shell: Fine de Claire Verte (famous for its natural green gills and subtle, herbal-vegetal notes)
• The Pour: Franciacorta Satèn or Brut Millesimato
• The Synergy: The silky, rounded texture of white-grape sparkling wine with nuances of toasted nuts and delicate florals echoes the oyster’s unique herbal complexity.

Act III: Satisfying Meatiness & Zesty Balance

• The Shell: Spéciale de Claire (plump and meatier with a balance of sweetness and ocean salt)
• The Pour: Franciacorta Brut
• The Synergy: The wine’s bright, zesty acidity and structure balance the oyster’s richer, satisfying mouthfeel.

Act IV: The High-Gastronomy Highlight

• The Shell: Pousse en Claire (slow-matured in the claires for intense, multi-layered depth)
• The Pour: Franciacorta Pas Dosé
• The Synergy: Bone-dry, mineral-driven purity meets concentrated umami, nutty richness, and deep marine complexity.

Landing in Hong Kong in time for memorable festive celebrations, Franciacorta PDO wines are now accessible at Watson’s Wine, Enoteca, and Wine Paradise. Meanwhile, Marennes Oléron PGI oysters are available for direct delivery through fine food partners, including Bon-Eat-O, Cheese Club, JFood, and Seafood Society.

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About Franciacorta PDO Wines

Franciacorta wines are produced in the renowned Italian region of Franciacorta and bear the strict PDO certification. This certification attests to the regulations that the Franciacorta PDO must meet to preserve the special flavours and quality nurtured in the region. Made mainly from Chardonnay, Pinot Nero, Pinot Bianco, and Erbamat grapes, the traditional secondary fermentation in the bottle ensures refined bubbles, rich aromas and savoury complexity.

About Marennes Oléron PGI Oysters

Marennes Oléron oysters originate from a special growing region in the Marennes Oléron region of France, and are PGI-certified. Matured in a distinctive environment with tidal currents and mineral-rich seawater, they are characterised by an aromatic, creamy taste. A sign of quality and protection of the local region, the PGI label gives consumers a high degree of confidence in the standard of the oysters cultivated here.

*The content of this promotion campaign represents the views of the author only and is his/her sole responsibility. The European Commission and the European Research Executive Agency (REA) do not accept any responsibility for any use that may be made of the information it contains.

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UAF registration strengthens compliance footing in Latin America

SANTIAGO, CHILE – Media OutReach Newswire – 14 October 2026 – XTransfer, a leading global B2B cross-border trade payment platform, announced that XTransfer Chile SpA has completed registration with Chile’s Unidad de Análisis Financiero (UAF), marking a key milestone in its Latin America expansion.

The registration strengthens XTransfer’s local compliance foundation in Chile and supports its ability to provide cross-border payment solutions to businesses in the market. XTransfer specialises in serving SMEs engaged in international trade, helping them simplify international collections and payments while navigating cross-border trade and compliance requirements.

China–Chile Trade Growth Fuels Demand for Cross-border Payments
The China–Chile Free Trade Agreement was the first bilateral free trade agreement signed between China and a Latin American country, coming into effect in 2006. Bilateral trade between China and Chile grew from over US$7 billion in 2005 to US$66.905 billion in 2025, with China remaining Chile’s largest trading partner for many consecutive years, according to China Customs data. According to XTransfer data, payment collections from Latin America rose 94% year-on-year in 2025, with collections from Chile increasing by 79%, reflecting the deepening trade ties between the two countries.

Solving the Export Payment Bottleneck
However, many exporters still face the bottleneck of “easy to export, hard to get paid”. Latin American buyers often prefer paying in local currencies, while exporters may lack suitable collection channels. USD settlement can add FX costs and cross-border fees, and post-payment steps, including conversion, settlement, and repatriation, can slow cash flow and affect fulfilment. Businesses therefore need a full-chain solution covering pay, collect, settle, and repatriate.

To address this, XTransfer leverages its global local collection network and partnerships with licensed financial institutions to provide eligible companies with local-currency collection accounts in key Latin American markets including Chile, Brazil, Mexico, Colombia, Argentina and Peru, supporting currencies such as Chilean Peso, Brazilian Real and Mexican Peso. Buyers can pay from local bank accounts via local clearing, while exporters can convert and settle into RMB through XTransfer, accelerating fund return and improving cash utilisation.

“Completing our UAF registration is a key milestone in our Latin America expansion,” said Violas Xiao, Singapore and LatAm CEO of XTransfer. “XTransfer will continue to invest in regulated markets and strengthen its payment infrastructure to support SMEs participating in cross-border commerce,” she added.
Hashtag: #XTransfer #Chile #LatAm #Crossborder #Payment #EmgergingMarkets

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XTransfer

XTransfer is the world’s largest B2B cross-border trade payment platform with over US$60 billion TPV in 2025, according to CIC. Founded in 2017 as one of the first payment platforms worldwide dedicated to B2B cross-border trade, we serve the largest customer base of over 1,000,000 registered SMEs globally.

We connect top-tier financial institutions directly to SMEs, the backbone of global trade, giving businesses of every size access to the same secure, compliant and seamless payment infrastructure once reserved for multinationals. As of March 31, 2026, we provide payment services across more than 200 countries and regions through partnerships with financial institutions, including some of the most established international banks around the world.

XTransfer has obtained required licenses in major hubs, including the Chinese Mainland, Hong Kong SAR, the United Kingdom, the United States, Singapore, the Netherlands, Australia and Canada.

For more information, please visit: https://www.xtransfer.com

Hand-painted works of stillness and quiet dignity presented at Ca’ Foscari Esposizioni during the 61st Venice Biennale

VENICE, ITALY – Media OutReach Newswire – 14 October 2026 – Renowned Beijing-born painter, educator, and Vice President of the Li Keran Academy of Painting, Li Xiaogang (b. 1958), is featured in the research exhibition “Metamorphosis: Beyond the Real – Searching for Victoria Lu. When Humans and AI Think Together, the Story Begins.” Held at Ca’ Foscari Esposizioni (Dorsoduro 3246) during the 61st Venice Art Biennale, the exhibition—curated by Chief Curator Angelo Maggi alongside co-curators Fei Jun, Fu Sen, and Chuang Cheng-chi—examines the life of critic and curator Victoria Lu while exploring authorship, memory, and subjectivity in the age of artificial intelligence.

Presented his works (viewable at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jSy-HJuSXYc) within a tech-driven narrative space, Li infuses his paintings with patience, quiet dignity, and human touch. Built slowly by hand, layer upon layer, his textured tempera surfaces bring portraits, still lifes, and rural scenes into a calm, timeless presence. His artistic outlook synthesizes the aesthetic of mono no aware—a nuanced awareness of impermanence—with the influences of Piero della Francesca, Andrew Wyeth, and Balthus.

Reflecting on the exhibition’s focus on artificial intelligence, Li emphasizes that human emotion and tactile presence remain irreplaceable. While AI thrives on rapid generation, tempera demands deliberate slowness, creating a compelling contrast that reaffirms the value of craftsmanship.

For Li, participating in the exhibition is a return to the historical origins of his medium. Having studied Renaissance tempera and fresco in Italy in 1992 following postgraduate studies in Japan under tempera master Ritsuo Maeda, Li continues his lifelong mission to bring Chinese tempera practice to global audiences. “Art ultimately confronts the universal human condition. Beyond regional labels or historical techniques, I hope global audiences experience how tempera—an ancient Western medium—can be reimagined through an Eastern lens to express a shared human experience of time, memory, and emotion.”— Li Xiaogang

To discover more about Li Xiaogang’s artistic journey and view his extended collection of works, visit https://atelierxg.com/li-xiaogang.

Hashtag: #LiXiaogang #AtelierXG #VeniceBiennale

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About Atelier XG

Atelier XG represents artist Li Xiaogang globally, connecting his work with collectors, institutions, and cultural partners worldwide.

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A new approach to anti-ageing skincare focused on resilience, nourishment and long-term skin care

KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 14 October 2026 – As skincare conversations evolve beyond simply correcting visible signs of ageing, L’OCCITANE en Provence introduces a new perspective on healthy ageing: Skin Longevity by Nature. Inspired by more than 25 years of research into Immortelle, the iconic yellow flower from Corsica, L’OCCITANE’s approach focuses on supporting skin’s natural ability to remain resilient, nourished and healthy-looking over time. Rather than treating ageing as something to fight or reverse, Skin Longevity by Nature encourages a more balanced approach: caring for skin consistently and supporting it through the different stages of life.

What Is Skin Longevity?

Skin longevity is an approach to skincare that focuses on maintaining skin’s condition, comfort, resilience and healthy-looking appearance over time. While traditional anti-ageing skincare often focuses on correcting visible concerns such as wrinkles, loss of firmness, dullness and uneven texture, skin longevity takes a broader and more proactive view of long-term skin care.

A skin longevity approach includes:

• Supporting the skin barrier
• Maintaining skin nourishment and comfort
• Helping skin remain resilient against daily environmental stressors
• Supporting a supple and healthy-looking appearance
• Preserving the appearance of firmness and radiance
• Caring for skin consistently as it changes over time

For L’OCCITANE, Skin Longevity by Nature represents an evolution of the anti-ageing skincare conversation -from focusing only on visible correction to supporting skin’s overall condition and resilience over time.

“Skin longevity is not about stopping the ageing process. It is about understanding how skin changes and caring for it consistently, so it can remain healthy-looking, comfortable and resilient through every stage of life.”

Beyond Hydration: The Role of Face Oil

Hydration is an essential part of skincare, but healthy-looking skin also benefits from nourishment and support for its natural lipid balance. Lipids play an important role in the skin barrier and can contribute to skin comfort and softness.

A face oil can complement serums and creams by adding a nourishing step to a skincare routine. It can help skin feel soft, supple and comfortable while contributing to a sensorial daily ritual.

This understanding is at the heart of L’OCCITANE’s Art of Oil philosophy – the belief that botanical oils can play an important role in nourishing skin and supporting a balanced skincare routine.

For those exploring the best face oil for ageing skin, an anti-ageing face oil, or a skin longevity routine, botanical oils offer another way to care for skin consistently over time.

The Immortelle Skin Longevity Ritual

The Skin Longevity by Nature philosophy comes to life through the Immortelle Skin Longevity Ritual. Each product has a distinct role, offering targeted care for different skin needs -from restoring radiance and nourishing skin to improving the appearance of firmness and wrinkles.

RESET – Restore Glow

Immortelle Reset Serum

Immortelle Reset Serum helps reset and revitalise skin after daily exposure and visible signs of fatigue, leaving it looking fresher, smoother and more radiant. Its lightweight oil-in-serum texture combines the sensorial nourishment of an oil with the targeted feel of a serum. It is designed to complement a skincare routine whenever skin appears tired, dull or lacking in radiance.

For consumers searching for a radiance serum, oil serum or serum for tired-looking skin, Immortelle Reset Serum offers a lightweight approach to daily skin care.

NOURISH – Strengthen Skin Health from Within

Immortelle Divine Youth Oil

Immortelle Divine Youth Oil is a lightweight face oil that nourishes skin and supports a supple, comfortable and resilient-looking appearance. Inspired by L’OCCITANE’s expertise in botanical oils, it is the foundation of the Immortelle Skin Longevity Ritual. The formula combines Immortelle Essential Oil with a blend of botanical oils containing vitamins and omegas. Its lightweight, easily absorbed texture makes it a versatile addition to a daily skincare routine, including combination and oily skin routines, depending on individual skin needs and preferences. For consumers exploring a nourishing face oi for young skin, anti-ageing face oil or facial oil for mature skin, Immortelle Divine Youth Oil offers a botanical approach to consistent daily care.

FIRM – Complete Anti-Ageing Care

Immortelle Divine Cream

Immortelle Divine Cream combines L’OCCITANE’s expertise in Immortelle with Immortelle Super Extract to help address visible signs of ageing. With continued use, it helps support firmer, smoother and more radiant-looking skin while targeting the appearance of wrinkles, loss of firmness, dullness and uneven texture. As an anti-ageing cream, Immortelle Divine Cream is designed for consumers looking for complete daily care focused on visible signs of ageing and a healthy-looking complexion.

SMOOTH – Smooth Wrinkles

New Immortelle Divine Targeted Wrinkle Care

The latest addition to the Immortelle collection, Immortelle Divine Targeted Wrinkle Care, targets five key wrinkle areas:

• Forehead lines
• Crow’s feet
• Frown lines
• Under-eye wrinkles
• Smile lines

Combining Immortelle-derived actives with hyaluronic acid and peptides, the targeted treatment is designed to provide an immediate smoothing effect and support the appearance of wrinkle reduction with continued use. For consumers searching for targeted wrinkle care, wrinkle cream or a treatment for specific facial lines, this formula offers focused care for key wrinkle-prone areas.

Why L’OCCITANE’s Approach Is Different

Skin Longevity by Nature brings together three areas of expertise that have shaped L’OCCITANE’s skincare philosophy.

Longevity by Nature

Immortelle is a botanical symbol of resilience. Native to Corsica, the yellow flower thrives in challenging environmental conditions and has long inspired L’OCCITANE’s approach to skincare.

More Than 25 Years of Immortelle Research

For more than two decades, L’OCCITANE researchers have explored the properties and potential of Immortelle, translating this botanical expertise into skincare innovations.

The Art of Oil

L’OCCITANE’s expertise in botanical oils recognises the importance of nourishment and skin comfort alongside hydration. Face oil is approached not as a heavy additional step, but as part of a balanced and sensorial skincare ritual.

Together, these pillars offer a different perspective on anti-ageing skincare: not trying to reverse time, but supporting skin as it changes over time.

A New Conversation Around Healthy Ageing

Consumers are increasingly looking beyond short-term correction and exploring proactive skincare routines that support their skin’s long-term condition. For L’OCCITANE, Skin Longevity by Nature reflects this evolution – a philosophy rooted in nature, supported by decades of Immortelle research and brought to life through a complete skincare ritual combining reset, nourishment, firmness and targeted wrinkle care.

From face oil and serum to anti-ageing cream and targeted wrinkle treatment, the Immortelle skincare collection offers different approaches to caring for skin as it changes over time. Because healthy ageing is not about achieving perfection. It is about giving skin the care it needs to remain healthy-looking, radiant and resilient over time.

IMMORTELLE. LONGEVITY BY NATURE.

The Immortelle Skin Longevity collection is available in Malaysia from September 2026 onwards at all L’OCCITANE boutiques and official online channels.

Hashtag: #FaceOil #SkinLongevityByNature #LOccitaneMY #LOccitaneEnProvence

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L’Occitane Malaysia Sdn Bhd

A Beauty Maison revealing the living force of flora since 1976, L’OCCITANE en Provence draws inspiration from the vibrant nature and cultures of Haute-Provence. The Maison creates skincare, body care, fragrance and home collections formulated in France with botanical ingredients and enhanced by advanced science and an environmentally conscious approach.

Today, L’OCCITANE en Provence shares its philosophy through more than 3,000 boutiques worldwide, 100 spas, 2,500 partner hotels and its own destination hotel, Le Couvent des Minimes, un Hôtel & Spa L’OCCITANE en Provence.

The only vendor in the Pace Setters quadrant and the only Asia-based vendor in the report. CyCraft marks its third major international recognition of 2026

TAIPEI, TAIWAN – Media OutReach Newswire – 14 October 2026 – CyCraft Technology (TWSE: 7823), an AI-native cybersecurity company, today announced that it has been positioned in the Pace Setters quadrant of the Gartner Emerging Market Quadrant for AI Application Security, Startup Vendors, published on September 16, 2026. CyCraft Technology is the only vendor in the Pace Setters quadrant and the only Asia-based vendor in the report.

When AI Goes Off-Script, Defense Must Move at Machine Speed

Enterprises are handing AI agents real authority: reading email, querying databases, approving transactions, changing system configurations. Attackers are using AI too. They probe AI applications with thousands of prompt variations in minutes, adapt to every refusal, and look for the one input that turns a trusted agent into an insider. Prompt injection, sensitive data exposure, and agents exceeding their permissions are no longer edge cases. They are becoming everyday incidents.

Human-speed review cannot keep up with machine-speed attacks. Every organization deploying AI now faces two questions: has this system been tested against an adaptive attacker before launch, and can anything stop it in real time once it goes live?

“AI behaving outside its intended boundaries is fast becoming the norm, not the exception,” said Dr. Benson Wu, CEO and Co-Founder of CyCraft. “When agents act on their own and adversaries use AI to attack them, defense has to run at the same speed. Every decision an agent makes must be testable before launch, interceptable in production, and traceable afterward. That is why we built XecART and XecGuard on our own models from day one. We believe being named the only Pace Setter reflects both the strength of our technology and our ability to deliver it in real enterprise environments.”

Test Before Launch. Protect in Production.

CyCraft’s AI application security portfolio covers both pillars of AI defense.

XecART, CyCraft’s AI Red Teaming Security Assessment, attacks AI applications and agents the way a real adversary would. It runs multi-round adaptive tests, shifts tactics based on each response, and delivers resilience reports aligned with international standards, so teams know where their AI breaks before attackers find out.

XecGuard is a real-time guardrail for LLMs and AI agents. Instead of static keyword filters that attackers learn to evade, it is built around each enterprise’s own security context. It reads the intent behind every prompt and response, and blocks malicious or abnormal activity as it happens.

Both products draw on CyCraft’s native expertise in Chinese and Japanese and on regional threat intelligence, catching attack patterns that general-purpose models routinely miss.

Three International Recognitions in 2026

In April, XecART and XecGuard were included in the OWASP AI Security Solutions Landscape. In July, CyCraft was named a Sample Provider in the Gartner report “Emerging Tech: AI Vendor Race: Reasoning Models Reshape Providers’ Approaches to AI Pricing.” In September, CyCraft Technology was positioned in the Pace Setters quadrant of the Gartner Emerging Market Quadrant for AI Application Security, Startup Vendors.

CyCraft believes security is not a brake on AI innovation; it is what lets AI move fast without losing control. Organizations deploying AI applications or agents can request an XecART assessment or a XecGuard evaluation at https://www.cycraft.com/en/contact-us.

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• XecGuard LLM Firewall
• XecART AI Red Teaming Security Assessment
• CyCraft Named a Sample Provider in the Gartner® Latest AI Reasoning Models Report—The Only Taiwan-Based Cybersecurity Provider Listed
• CyCraft XecART and XecGuard Recognized in OWASP AI Security Solutions Landscape

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Gartner®, Emerging Market Quadrant for AI Application Security — Startup Vendors, Meghan Hollis et al., 16 September 2026.

Gartner®, Emerging Tech: AI Vendor Race: Reasoning Models Reshape Providers’ Approaches to AI Pricing, Aapo Markkanen et al., 5 June 2026.

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HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 13 October 2026 – On October 13, the CICC Global Institute (CGI) held its 2026Q4 Macro Forum in Bangkok, Thailand, under the theme “China’s Economy amid Global Rebalancing: New Paradigms and New Industries”. The forum featured welcome remarks, keynote speeches, two thematic dialogues and an evening discussion session.

Yanliang Miao, Chief Economist and Senior Managing Director of CICC, shared his insights on China’s economic transformation and the evolving international monetary order in his opening remarks and keynote speech. He noted that understanding China requires a global rebalancing perspective, considering both the dynamism of emerging industries and the implications of the transition from old to new growth engines for jobs, incomes and demand. Alongside its green and digital transitions, China is also working toward a growth model supported by higher household incomes and services-led consumption. Turning to the international monetary order, he observed that shifts in the global economy, trade networks and financial technology are driving the evolution toward a more diversified international monetary system. Economic and trade strength do not automatically translate into international currency status: institutional credibility and the depth and breadth of financial markets remain central to understanding this evolution and the internationalization of the renminbi.

Huimin Wu, Executive Dean of CICC Global Institute and Deputy Head of Research Department at CICC, noted that, as discussed in The New Pattern of Dual Circulation, a book jointly published this year by CICC Global Institute and CICC Research Department, China’s economy is entering a new stage of development. Its trade and outward investment are undergoing a paradigm shift, while emerging industries are becoming increasingly important drivers of growth in the global economy. These changes are both part of the broader process of global economic rebalancing and deeply shaped by it, giving rise to a new pattern of interaction between China and the global economy.

The forum brought together experts and industry representatives from institutions including the International Monetary Fund (IMF), ASEAN+3 Macroeconomic Research Office (AMRO), Shanghai Advanced Institute of Finance (SAIF) at Shanghai Jiao Tong University, National University of Singapore, ICBC Standard Bank, Wood Mackenzie, and NSQ Capital. Discussions focused on the transformations of China’s trade and outward investment and their global implications, as well as the prospects for emerging industries such as innovative pharmaceuticals, green energy, and artificial intelligence.

This marked the first time the CGI Quarterly Macro Forum was held in Southeast Asia. Taking place during the week of the IMF and World Bank Annual Meetings, amid international discussions on global economic opportunities and challenges, the event brought Chinese perspectives to the global conversation and offered Chinese insights into key issues concerning China’s economy that are of broad international interest.

As an important part of CGI’s ongoing efforts to strengthen international exchanges, present China’s perspective, and foster a deeper understanding of China’s economic transformation process, the event was an innovative exploration. Looking ahead, CGI will continue to deepen its international engagement and work toward building an international dialogue platform focused on China’s economy, contributing to greater mutual trust and consensus, and playing a positive role in this cause.

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About CICC

China International Capital Corporation Limited (CICC, 601995.SH, 3908.HK) was founded in 1995. Our experience in professional services includes leading several prominent transactions, reflecting our close involvement in China’s economic reform and development. Our vision is to become a first-class investment bank with international competitiveness. Our extensive network and cross-border business practices have enabled us to offer high-quality, value-added financial services to a diversified client base. This includes a full-service and balanced business model that offers investment banking, equities, FICC (Fixed Income, Currencies and Commodities), asset management, private equity and wealth management services, all of which draw on our comprehensive research and technology capability. Headquartered in Beijing, the Group has over 200 securities business offices in China, and established subsidiaries or branches in places including Hong Kong SAR, New York, London, Singapore, Frankfurt, Tokyo, Ho Chi Minh City and Dubai. As an investment bank with Chinese roots and an international reach, we are committed to providing first-rate financial services to both our Chinese and global clients to help them achieve their goals.

Carlsberg’s Master Brewer Zoran Gojkovic spotlights Hanoi’s lively local tables and Hue’s heritage-rich cuisine, with limited Grab Dine-Out and GrabTransport deals

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HANOI, VIETNAM – Media OutReach Newswire – 13 October 2026 – Carlsberg Asia is partnering with Grab, Southeast Asia’s everyday superapp, to launch brewmaster-curated beer pairings experiences with limited dine-out and transport deals in Hanoi and Hue, Vietnam. Available from today to 21 November 2026, the campaign invites consumers to discover unexpected pairings with Carlsberg’s different portfolio and enjoy them firsthand at partner restaurants.

Guided by Carlsberg’s Master Brewer, Zoran Gojkovic, this first-of-its-kind collaboration takes diners on a seamless, effortless journey from digital inspiration to tableside enjoyment. From exploring curated food-and-beer pairing trails, unlocking limited vouchers, and heading to partner restaurants to enjoy the perfect pairing. Whether gathering over familiar favourites, uncovering Hue specialities or making time for a leisurely weekend meal, the experience transforms everyday dining into moments worth savouring.

Carlsberg’s Master Brewer Brings His Expertise to Vietnam’s Vibrant Tables for Memorable Pairings

Marking the launch, Carlsberg’s Master Brewer, Zoran Gojkovic, travelled across Southeast Asia, trading the brewhouse for the region’s most exciting kitchens. At every stop, he sat down with chefs, restaurant partners and local food communities to explore the rich culinary traditions behind each dish and share the brewing science behind great pairings. Along the journey, Zoran drew on decades of brewing expertise to match every innovative dish with the perfect brew from Carlsberg’s portfolio, revealing how local food culture and brewing craftsmanship blend seamlessly at the same table.

With limited deals now available on Grab Dine Out, Carlsberg is redefining the modern beer occasion in a bustling city filled with vibrant local flavours. Going beyond expert pairing recommendations, the partnership takes food lovers straight from online inspiration to the table, where they can effortlessly discover curated local spots, unlock personalised deals, and explore expertly crafted beer pairings tailored to diverse tastes.

Daniel Thomas Grass, Senior Marketing Director of Carlsberg Vietnam, said: “Vietnam has an incredibly rich food culture, and beer has always been part of many of the occasions where people come together. Through this partnership with Grab, we are bringing Carlsberg’s brewing expertise closer to these local eating occasions, making it easier for consumers to discover new food and beer pairings and enjoy our portfolio in a fresh and relevant way.”

Hanoi’s Social Dining Scene Meets a Crisp Pour with Halida and Carlsberg

Hanoi’s dining culture is built around generous sharing plates, assertive flavours and a social energy that extends from neighbourhood restaurants to Tạ Hiện St. after dark. Halida suits the relaxed occasions with its refreshing, easy-drinking character, while Carlsberg offers a brighter, cleaner match for more contemporary dishes.

At Nhà Hàng Sông Tiền, Halida Draught provides refreshment alongside the savoury richness of field crab hot pot, crispy salt-and-pepper frog legs and chilli-salt grilled sturgeon; while at Bia Phố Đêm,Halida pair naturally with fried fermented pork rolls, roasted peanuts and barbecue plates.

For a more refined expression of Hanoi dining, Carlsberg brings a clean finish to fermented pork wrapped with lobster at Sin Gallery Eatery & Bar. At Lit Restobar, it refreshes the palate while allowing the citrus fragrance and gentle warmth of mắc khén pepper on grilled pork cheeks to come through.

Huda Brings Hue’s Heritage and Evening Gatherings Together

In Hue, Huda takes centre stage across the city’s everyday dishes, royal-inspired cooking and evening social occasions. Its longstanding connection with Central Vietnam makes it a natural accompaniment to both the depth and delicacy of Hue cuisine.

With the aromatic broth of bun bo at Bún Bò Bà Nga, Huda provides a refreshing counterpoint that keeps each mouthful balanced. At Vườn Ý Thảo (Ý Thảo Garden), its easy-drinking character complements a more intricate meal of phoenix sausage spring rolls and Hue specialities including bánh bèo, bánh nậm, bánh lọc and bánh khoái.

For a more contemporary expression, Huda Ice Twist brings a bright, refreshing finish to TÀ VẸT‘s evening sharing menu of beef with pickled eggplants, Vietnamese cold cuts, crispy fried pork belly and lightly cooked shrimp. The result is Huda in a different setting, while remaining closely connected to Hue’s local social culture.

From Grab to the Table: Turning Everyday Meals into Beer Occasions

Getting from craving to table takes just a few taps. On the dedicated Carlsberg selection page in the GrabDineOut function, consumers can browse participating restaurants, explore curated food-and-beer pairing trails, and unlock limited deals.

At selected dine-out venues, consumers can enjoy 30% off their bill when purchasing any participating Carlsberg Vietnam beer (*), with a maximum discount of VND 500,000, together with GrabBike or GrabCar vouchers for a round trip. While at selected transport-only venues, consumers can enjoy 20% off GrabBike or GrabCar rides to the restaurant, capped at VND 50,000, from 5 pm to 10 pm. For more details, please refer to the appendix.

Together, Carlsberg and Grab are making great pairings easier to find and enjoy: one deal, one pairing, one shared table at a time.

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(*): The offer is applicable to any Carlsberg Vietnam beer brands, including Carlsberg, Huda, Halida, Tuborg, 1664 Blanc. The promotion may end earlier than scheduled due to the limited number of vouchers available.

Campaign period: 13 October to 21 November 2026

City	Restaurant	Address	Grab Service	Limited Deal
Hanoi	LIT Restobar	158 Lê Duẩn, Hà Nội	Dine-out and transport	30% off, capped at VND 500,000, and 20% off GrabBike or GrabCar rides for a round trip.
Hanoi	Sin Gallery Eatery & Bar	02 TT1 Đường 2, Khu đô thị TP Giao Lưu, Phú Diễn, Nam Từ Liêm	Transport	20% off GrabBike or GrabCar rides to the restaurant, capped at VND 50,000. Valid from 5 pm to 10 pm.
Hanoi	Nhà Hàng Sông Tiền	8 P. Hồng Quang, Định Công, Hà Nội	Transport	20% off GrabBike or GrabCar rides to the restaurant, capped at VND 50,000. Valid from 5 pm to 10 pm.
Hanoi	Bia Phố Đêm	24a Tạ Hiện, Hoàn Kiếm, Hà Nội, Vietnam	Transport	20% off GrabBike or GrabCar rides to the restaurant, capped at VND 50,000. Valid from 5 pm to 10 pm.
Hue	Vườn Ý Thảo (Ý Thảo Garden)	Thạch Hãn Street, Hue, Vietnam	Dine-out and transport	30% off, capped at VND 500,000, and 20% off GrabBike or GrabCar rides for a round trip.
Hue	Bún Bò Bà Nga	62 Nguyễn Chí Diểu, Phú Xuân, Huế, Vietnam	Transport	20% off GrabBike or GrabCar rides to the restaurant, capped at VND 50,000. Valid from 5 pm to 10 pm.
Hue	TÀ VẸT	11 Võ Thị Sáu Str, Hue, Vietnam	Transport	20% off GrabBike or GrabCar rides to the restaurant, capped at VND 50,000. Valid from 5 pm to 10 pm.

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About Carlsberg Asia

Established in 1847 by brewer J.C. Jacobsen, the Carlsberg Group is one of the leading brewery groups in the world, with an attractive portfolio of beer and other beverage brands. With over 37,000 employees, and with a presence in more than 150 markets, the Group has a purpose of brewing for a better today and tomorrow. Doing business responsibly and sustainably supports that purpose – and drives the efforts to deliver value for shareholders and society.

Carlsberg Asia is a dynamic and diverse region comprising of 8 operating markets: Cambodia, China, Hong Kong S.A.R. (Macau and Taiwan), Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Singapore and Vietnam. Altogether we have 35 breweries in operation and some 13,000 employees spreading across the Asian markets. The Asia Regional Office is based in Hong Kong.

About Grab

Grab is a leading superapp in Southeast Asia, operating across the deliveries, mobility and digital financial services sectors. Serving over 500 cities in eight Southeast Asian countries – Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam – Grab enables millions of people everyday to order food or groceries, send packages, hail a ride or taxi, pay for online purchases or access services such as lending and insurance, all through a single app. Grab was founded in 2012 with the mission to drive Southeast Asia forward by creating economic empowerment for everyone, and strives to serve a triple bottom line: to simultaneously deliver financial performance for its shareholders and have a positive social and environmental impact in Southeast Asia.

BEIJING, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 13 October 2026 – Gari Village, located in the Dawagengzha scenic area, has in recent years been successfully tapping into the lucrative tourism market. In 2024, its 158 guesthouses accommodated over a million visitors, generating revenue of 120 million yuan, with each household earning an extra 20,000 yuan in the year.

During the 2025 red-leaf season, weekly tourism revenue exceeded 1.5 million yuan, thanks to initiatives such as mushroom picking and Guozhuang dance lessons, and the sale of local specialties such as yak meat. Party Secretary Asheng says he will keep exploring new ways of making life better for the villagers.
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U. of I. and NANO Nuclear have continued technical engagement with the NRC through the ongoing audit process following formal acceptance of the KRONOS MMR™ Construction Permit Application for review

Continued licensing progress supports NANO Nuclear’s previously disclosed expectation for the opportunity to begin initial construction activities in the second half of 2027

New York, New York–(Newsfile Corp. – October 13, 2026) – NANO Nuclear Energy Inc. (NASDAQ: NNE) (“NANO Nuclear” or the “Company”), an advanced nuclear energy and technology company developing microreactors, nuclear fuel cycle capabilities and nuclear transportation solutions, today announced continued progress in the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission’s (“NRC”) review of the Construction Permit Application (“CPA”) for deployment of NANO Nuclear’s KRONOS MMR™ Energy System at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (“U. of I.”).

Following the submission of the CPA by U. of I. on March 31, 2026, formal acceptance of the CPA for review by the NRC on May 18, 2026, and the initiation of formal review activities on June 23, 2026, U. of I. and NANO Nuclear have since been engaging with the NRC as part of its detailed audit and technical review process for several months.

Throughout the ongoing audit, technical teams from U. of I. and NANO Nuclear have maintained frequent engagement with NRC staff, responding to questions, providing additional information and discussing technical areas identified by the NRC as part of its review. NANO Nuclear believes this sustained interaction represents an important component of advancing the CPA through the NRC’s safety, environmental and technical review process.

The current audit activities are expected to continue over the near-term, with U. of I. and NANO Nuclear seeing opportunity for completion of this phase in the coming months, subject to the NRC’s review schedule, the scope and timing of any additional information requests and other regulatory considerations.

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The NRC’s current public project schedule targets completion of a draft Environmental Assessment and draft Safety Evaluation in February 2027 with a final Environmental Assessment in May 2027, followed by issuance of the final Safety Evaluation in September 2027. These milestones remain consistent with NANO Nuclear’s previously disclosed expectation for initial construction activities for the KRONOS MMR™ project at the U. of I. to commence during the second half of 2027, subject to receipt of the required regulatory approvals and other customary project requirements.

“The continued progress of the KRONOS MMR™ through the NRC’s review process reflects the years of technical, regulatory and engineering work that have gone into this program,” said Jay Yu, Chairman and President of NANO Nuclear Energy. “Together with U. of I., we are steadily advancing one of the most important objectives for NANO Nuclear: moving our flagship reactor technology from engineering and development toward construction and real-world demonstration. Each step forward in the licensing process brings us closer to that goal and strengthens the foundation for our broader deployment strategy.”

“The NRC’s review of the KRONOS MMR™ Construction Permit Application is a detailed and rigorous process, and the sustained engagement between the NRC, U. of I. and our technical teams is exactly what we expect at this stage of the program,” said James Walker, Chief Executive Officer of NANO Nuclear Energy. “Our focus is on working methodically through the NRC’s questions and technical areas of review and providing the information necessary to support its independent evaluation. We are encouraged by the progress to date and remain focused on maintaining the technical and regulatory discipline required to advance the KRONOS MMR™ project toward the opportunity to begin initial construction activities in the second half of 2027.”

“A project of this nature requires extensive and sustained engagement with the NRC to demonstrate the safety basis of the technology and provide the rigorous technical information necessary for the regulator’s independent review,” said Caleb Brooks, Abel Bliss Professor and Donald Biggar Willett Faculty Scholar of Nuclear, Plasma and Radiological Engineering at the U. of I.’s Grainger College of Engineering. “The ongoing audit provides an important forum for our teams to work through detailed technical questions with NRC staff as the Construction Permit Application progresses. We remain committed to this rigorous process and to advancing the KRONOS MMR™ project as a potentially unique platform for nuclear research, education, workforce development and at-scale demonstration.”

About NANO Nuclear Energy, Inc.
NANO Nuclear Energy Inc. (NASDAQ: NNE) is a North American advanced technology-driven nuclear energy company seeking to become a commercially focused, diversified, and vertically integrated company across five business lines: (i) cutting edge portable and other microreactor technologies, (ii) nuclear fuel supply chain, (iii) nuclear fuel transportation, (iv) nuclear applications for space and (v) nuclear industry consulting services.

Led by a world-class nuclear engineering team, NANO Nuclear’s reactor products in development include the proprietary KRONOS MMR™ Energy System, a stationary high-temperature gas-cooled reactor that is in construction permit pre-application engagement U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) in collaboration with University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, the ZEUS™ system, a portable solid core battery reactor, and the space focused, portable LOKI MMR™ system, each representing advanced developments in clean energy solutions that are portable, on-demand capable, advanced nuclear microreactors.

Advanced Fuel Transportation Inc. (AFT), a NANO Nuclear subsidiary, bolstered by the May 2026 acquisition of Secured Transportation Services (STS), is led by former executives from the largest transportation company in the world and provides nuclear engineering and materials transport services in the U.S. and globally. Through NANO Nuclear, AFT is the exclusive licensee of a patented high-capacity HALEU fuel transportation basket developed by three major U.S. national nuclear laboratories and funded by the Department of Energy.

HALEU Energy Fuel Inc. (HEF), a NANO Nuclear subsidiary, is focusing on the future development of a domestic source for a High-Assay, Low-Enriched Uranium (HALEU) fuel fabrication pipeline for NANO Nuclear’s own microreactors as well as the broader advanced nuclear reactor industry.

NANO Nuclear Space Inc. (NNS), a NANO Nuclear subsidiary, is exploring the potential commercial applications of NANO Nuclear’s developing micronuclear reactor technology in space. NNS is focusing on applications such as the LOKI MMR™ system and other power systems for extraterrestrial projects and human sustaining environments, and potentially propulsion technology for long haul space missions. NNS’ initial focus will be on cis-lunar applications, referring to uses in the space region extending from Earth to the area surrounding the Moon’s surface.

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This news release and statements of NANO Nuclear’s management and collaborators in connection with this news release contain or may contain “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. In this context, forward-looking statements mean statements related to future events, which may impact our expected future business and financial performance, and often contain words such as “expects”, “anticipates”, “intends”, “explore,” “plans”, “aim,” “goal,” “believes”, “potential”, “future,” “will”, “should”, “could”, “would” or “may” or derivations of these words and other words of similar meaning about the future, although forward-looking statements could be denoted by other terms as well. In this press release, forward-looking statements include those relating to the timing for NRC review of the Construction Permit Application for the KRONOS MMR™ at U. of I. and the anticipated timing for commencement of initial construction activities for the KRONOS MMR™ at U. of I. These and other forward-looking statements are based on information available to us as of the date of this news release and represent management’s current views and assumptions. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance, events or results and involve significant known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors, which may be beyond our control. For NANO Nuclear, particular risks and uncertainties that could cause our actual future results to differ materially from those expressed in our forward-looking statements include but are not limited to, risks associated with the timing for and nature of the NRC’s review of the KRONOS MMR™ Construction Permit Application, including risks beyond NANO Nuclear’s control which may cause review or other delays which may cause the Company’s timing estimates expressed herein to be inaccurate, as well as the following: (i) risks related to our U.S. Department of Energy (“DOE”), NRC, Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (“CNSC”) or related state or other U.S. or non-U.S nuclear licensing submissions, (ii) risks related the development of new or advanced technology and the acquisition of complementary technology or businesses, including difficulties with design and testing, cost overruns, regulatory delays, integration issues and the development of competitive technology, (iii) risks related to our ability to obtain key vendor, technology and customer contracts and the significant funding necessary to execute on our business plan, (iv) risks related to uncertainty regarding our ability to technologically develop and commercially deploy a competitive advanced nuclear reactor or other technology in the timelines we anticipate, if ever, (v) risks related to the impact of U.S. and non-U.S. government regulation, policies and licensing requirements, including by the U.S. Department of Energy, and the NRC, including those associated with the recently enacted ADVANCE Act and the May 23, 2025 Executive Orders seeking to streamline nuclear regulation, and (vi) similar risks and uncertainties associated with the operating a developing business a highly regulated, competitive and rapidly evolving industry, including that our plans may change and we may use our cash on hand faster or in different ways than anticipated as our business requires. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which apply only as of the date of this news release. These factors may not constitute all factors that could cause actual results to differ from those discussed in any forward-looking statement, and NANO Nuclear therefore encourages investors to review other factors that may affect future results in its filings with the SEC, which are available for review at www.sec.gov and at https://ir.nanonuclearenergy.com/financial-information/sec-filings. Accordingly, forward-looking statements should not be relied upon as a predictor of actual results. We do not undertake to update our forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances that may arise after the date of this news release, except as required by law.

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New deployment capability brings together Railengine data infrastructure, AI agent deployment and production observability, while laying the groundwork for future agent sharing and developer monetization opportunities

Vancouver, British Columbia – Newsfile Corp. – October 13, 2026 – Railtown AI Technologies Inc. (CSE: RAIL) (OTCQB: RLAIF) (“Railtown” or the “Company“) today announced the launch of Conductr Agent Runtime, a new deployment capability within its Conductr platform designed to simplify how artificial intelligence (AI) agents are connected to data, deployed and managed in production.

The launch represents an important advancement in Railtown’s technology strategy, bringing together its existing Railengine data infrastructure and Conductr observability capabilities with a new agent deployment environment. This integration provides developers and organizations with a more streamlined approach to moving AI agents from development into real-world production environments.

As AI agents become increasingly sophisticated, the infrastructure required to deploy and operate them remains fragmented. Developers frequently need to integrate multiple independent services for data connectivity, hosting, deployment and monitoring, creating additional complexity, cost and operational challenges.

Conductr Agent Runtime addresses these challenges by bringing together four essential capabilities-Build, Feed, Deploy and Observe-within a unified platform, allowing developers to focus on creating intelligent applications rather than managing the underlying infrastructure.

One Platform for the AI Agent Lifecycle

Conductr Agent Runtime brings together four core capabilities designed to support developers throughout the AI agent lifecycle:

Build: Develop AI agents using Railtown’s open-source Railtracks Agent Development Kit (ADK) or other supported development frameworks, providing flexibility in how agents are created.

Feed: Connect agents to relevant data and contextual information through Railengine, Railtown’s data ingestion and retrieval infrastructure, with support for integration with external data sources.

Deploy: Deploy and operate AI agents using Conductr’s new Agent Runtime infrastructure, reducing the need for developers to independently configure and manage complex hosting environments.

Observe: Monitor agent execution, analyze performance and investigate failures through Conductr’s integrated observability capabilities, providing developers and organizations with visibility into agents operating in production.

By integrating these capabilities, Conductr provides a more cohesive environment for developing and operating AI-powered applications, reducing the complexity traditionally associated with bringing AI agents into production.

“Building an AI agent is becoming easier every day. The real challenge is everything that comes after: connecting it to the right data, deploying it reliably, and understanding how it performs in production. With Conductr Agent Runtime, we’re bringing all of that together in one place, so developers can spend less time managing infrastructure and more time building great agents,” said Marwan Haddad, CTO and Co-Founder of Railtown AI.

Built for Developers, Designed for Production

Conductr Agent Runtime is designed to support an open ecosystem of AI development frameworks, allowing developers to continue working with their preferred tools while benefiting from a common deployment and operational environment.

The new capability builds on Railtown’s existing investments in AI agent development, contextual data infrastructure and production observability, bringing these technologies together to create a more integrated developer experience.

Rather than requiring developers to independently assemble and maintain multiple services, Conductr provides a unified environment where data connectivity, agent deployment and operational monitoring work together.

This approach is intended to accelerate the transition from agent development to production while providing organizations with greater visibility into the performance and reliability of their AI-powered applications.

The introduction of Agent Runtime also creates additional commercial opportunities for Railtown by expanding the capabilities available within Conductr and supporting ongoing platform usage as developers and enterprises deploy and operate their AI agents.

Coming Soon: Agent Sharing and Developer Revenue Opportunities

Building on the launch of Conductr Agent Runtime, Railtown is developing an agent-sharing capability designed to allow developers to make their AI agents available to other users and organizations within the Conductr ecosystem.

The planned offering will introduce a revenue-sharing model, providing developers with an opportunity to monetize the agents they create while enabling businesses to discover and deploy existing AI solutions rather than developing every application from the ground up.

Railtown believes this initiative has the potential to establish a new commercial ecosystem around AI agent development, distribution and deployment.

Under the proposed model, developers would be able to create specialized AI agents, make them available through Conductr and potentially generate revenue as other customers adopt and utilize their solutions.

For organizations, the planned capability could provide access to a growing collection of ready-to-deploy AI agents designed to address specific business needs, reducing development time and accelerating AI adoption.

For Railtown, the initiative represents an opportunity to expand Conductr’s business model beyond development and deployment infrastructure toward a broader platform supporting agent distribution, usage and commercialization.

“We believe the next major opportunity in AI will not only be in building and deploying intelligent agents, but in creating an economy around them. There are incredibly talented developers building innovative AI agents, but very few have the infrastructure or distribution channels to commercialize their work. Our vision is to change that. By introducing agent sharing and a revenue-sharing model within Conductr, we intend to give developers the opportunity to turn their innovations into revenue-generating products, while giving businesses access to a growing ecosystem of ready-to-deploy AI solutions. We see this as an exciting opportunity to create value for developers, customers and Railtown as the agentic AI market continues to evolve,” said Cory Brandolini, CEO of Railtown AI.

The Company believes that enabling developers to participate financially in the adoption of their AI agents could encourage greater innovation and participation within the Conductr ecosystem, while creating additional opportunities for platform growth and recurring revenue.

Additional details regarding the planned agent-sharing offering, including its availability, commercial structure and revenue-sharing terms, will be announced as development progresses.

Advancing Railtown’s AI Platform Strategy

The launch of Conductr Agent Runtime represents another milestone in Railtown’s strategy to simplify the development, deployment and operation of AI-powered applications.

By combining Railtracks’ agent development capabilities, Railengine’s contextual data infrastructure and Conductr’s deployment and observability technologies, Railtown is building an integrated environment designed to support the evolving needs of AI developers and enterprise customers.

The new deployment capability also strengthens Conductr’s role as the operational foundation for AI agents, providing infrastructure that can support applications throughout their production lifecycle.

Looking ahead, Railtown intends to build on this foundation by introducing additional capabilities that allow developers not only to build and operate AI agents, but also to share and potentially commercialize their innovations.

Through this strategy, the Company aims to position Conductr as a platform connecting AI developers, businesses and infrastructure providers, while creating opportunities for recurring platform revenue and participation in the emerging AI agent economy.

About Railtown AI Technologies Inc.

Railtown AI Technologies Inc. is a technology company developing AI-powered platforms and solutions designed to simplify the development, deployment and operation of intelligent applications.

Through its Conductr platform, Railtracks Agent Development Kit and Railengine data infrastructure, Railtown provides developers and organizations with tools to build, connect, deploy and monitor AI agents and applications.

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