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iMAD Research Announces Addition to North American Leadership Team

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WILMINGTON, Del., Feb. 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — iMAD Research Inc., industry leader in online and offline global B2B research sample, is pleased to announce the addition of John Wulff, Managing Director – North America, to their North America leadership team. John comes to iMAD Research Inc. from Logit Group where he spent the last 16 years, most recently as Senior Vice President of Sales. John brings with him a 25-year career focused on senior sales management roles within both quantitative and qualitative market research data collection. He’s an experienced sales leader who leverages his experience to shape projects success and help “level the playing field” for his clients. John is e xperienced across all online/offline methodologies and is adept at accessing targets within B2B, B2C, HCP, Patient & Worker segments. As part of this new addition to the iMAD North America leadership team, Andy Pfau has been promoted to CEO – North America.

Andy Pfau, CEO – North America:

“I’ve known John for over 20 years and can’t think of a better addition to the iMAD North America leadership team. John brings a wealth of market research knowledge and experience to iMAD – especially within the B2B CATI research space – which has been a fast-growing business for us. John’s consultative approach to market research sales, dedication to client success, as well as an unmatched energy and professionalism aligns incredibly well with iMAD’s client centric culture. I couldn’t be more excited to welcome John to the iMAD Research team!”

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Ant Digital Technologies Launches the DeTerministic Virtual Machine, Breaking the Glass Ceiling with AI-driven Web3 Advancements

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The AI-powered DeTerministic Virtual Machine Stack breaks new ground as an open source platform, empowering community advancement and revolutionising smart contract execution across blockchain networks

HANGZHOU, China, April 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Ant Digital Technologies today unveiled the DeTerministic Virtual Machine (DTVM) Stack, a groundbreaking smart contract execution framework crafted to the increasing complexity and wide adoption of blockchain technology. This innovative solution aims to tackle long-standing issues around blockchain performance, deterministic execution, and ecosystem interoperability, signifying a significant leap forward in the evolution of emerging technologies.

The rapid evolution of blockchain technology has spurred significant performance and scalability challenges, prompting a continuous demand for innovation in high-performance blockchain networks in recent years. Central to these challenges are the constraints surrounding smart contract execution. As a result, high-performance blockchain virtual machines (VMs) are crucial for the progression of Web3 development, given their role in executing smart contracts and powering decentralised applications (dApps).

In response to the growing need for enhancements, the recently released DTVM Stack introduces a pioneering approach for smart contract execution. By leveraging WebAssembly (Wasm) technology and maintaining seamless compatibility with the Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) Application Binary Interface (ABI), DTVM Stack sets a new standard in smart contract performance optimisation by including multi-language SDKs and a core execution engine. In addition, the comprehensive solution integrates SmartCogent, an AI toolkit that facilitates a holistic development experience driven by Large Language Models (LLMs) and specialised AI agents to automate the smart contract lifecycle.

Dr. Ying Yan, Chief Scientist at Ant Digital Technologies, shared, “With the DTVM, we deliver a paradigm shift by guaranteeing 100% deterministic results, eliminating unpredictable outcomes in decentralised applications. Our seamless integration with the Ethereum ecosystem ensures flawless contract execution on all Ethereum-based platforms. In essence, DTVM SmartCogent serves as the Rosetta Stone of smart contract development, streamlining processes from coding, auditing to deployment into a cohesive, AI-driven workflow with unparalleled efficiency and accuracy. This empowers developers to concentrate on innovation rather than debugging, revolutionising the landscape of blockchain technology

Through rigorous testing, DTVM Stack has demonstrated exceptional performance metrics. Its logical vulnerability detection achieves a remarkable 81% accuracy rate, coupled with an impressive 86% success rate in repairing identified issues. These results stand as a testament to DTVM Stack’s superior capabilities, surpassing industry benchmarks and outshining comparable open-source projects in the field.

Key features of the DTVM:

AI-powered SmartCogent

Enhances development efficiency by providing smart contract generations, security audits, and on-chain deployments, ensuring code security while boosting productivity

Performance Breakthrough

Achieves up to 2× acceleration in ERC contract executionReduces computational latency by up to 40.5% compared to existing Wasm Virtual MachinesEnables sub-millisecond post-deployment invocation times (0.95ms), marking a substantial 23× improvement in compilation and innovation efficiency over existing Wasm Virtual Machines

Multi-Language Development

Supports a wide array of mainstream programming languages including Solidity, C++, Rust, Java, and GoMaintains EVM ABI compatibility, ensuring seamless integration with existing frameworks

Advanced Security Features

Implements hardware-accelerated bounds checking for enhanced securityReduces the Trusted Computing Base to 69.5KLoC, optimizing system integrityDecreases machine code object file sizes by 30-72.6%, enhancing overall performance and efficiency

Developed by core technical teams from Ant Digital Technology’s Antchain, Ant Group’s Supercomputing Division, Pharos, and other leading entities, the DTVM stands as a testament to collaborative expertise and innovation. Currently, DTVM, comprising the core engine, multi-language SDK, and other essential technologies, has been open-sourced under the Apache License 2.0, allowing developers worldwide access to the complete codebase and documentation via GitHub.

By offering DTVM Stack as a free and open resource, Ant Digital Technologies is not only fostering innovation but also cultivating a vibrant community engagement platform. This strategic approach empowers developers globally to harness the full potential of DTVM Stack, encouraging continuous exploration and expansion of its cutting-edge capabilities.

For further details, please refer to the following resources:
Research Paper: https://arxiv.org/abs/2504.16552 
SmartCogent Demo&Application: https://zan.top/0x/dtvm-smart-cogent 

About Ant Digital Technologies

Ant Digital Technologies is Ant Group’s digital technology subsidiary. Ant Digital Technologies continues to promote the development and application of digital technologies, introducing leading products like ZOLOZ, mPaaS and ZAN based on its expertise in AI, privacy computing, and security technology. Ant Digital Technologies is committed to working with partners across different industries to support small and medium-sized financial institutions in their digital transformation, enable SMEs in the service industry to operate digitally, and facilitate digital collaboration across industries. Revenue from Ant Digital Technologies’ international business operation increased by 300% in 2023.

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Odoo Showcases Scalable ERP at Kuala Lumpur Business Show

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KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, April 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Business management software Odoo wrapped up successful Business Show themed “Leverage Scalable ERP Software to Accelerate Your Business” together with sponsoring partners PCI Odoo (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd, A1 Consulting, Onnet Consulting, and customer SME Aerospace.

Greeting 700 industry pioneers in person, Odoo announced the €500 million transaction led by CapitalG and Sequoia Capital and showcased its latest product version, Odoo 18.

Live Product Showcase

User-friendly yet no less comprehensive, Odoo powers through every stage of its customers’ business expansion. The event showcased:

One-stop trading and service solution with inter-connected CRM, sales, supply chain, and project managementAutomated scheduling and creation of manufacturing orders, BoMs, and job ordersIntegrated data collection, consolidation, and sharingMyInvois integration – create and upload e-invoices directly from Odoo within clicksShopee Connector – synchronize your Shopee orders and manage inventory, deliveries, and all the rest on Odoo

Implementation Partner Panel & Customer Testimonial

At the partner panel and customer testimonial session, PCI Odoo (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd, A1 Consulting, and Onnet Consulting shared digital transformation tips.

PCI Odoo (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd and A1 Consulting offered insights into successful ERP adoption and pinpointed the importance of designing implementation strategies according to the company size. Nicole Khor Cheng Looi, CTO and Director of Onnet Consulting, the Odoo partner of 10 years, testified that Odoo’s regular version upgrades and releases of localized features are the software’s biggest competitive edge in Malaysia. “With constant product upgrades, Odoo empowers its customers to scale continuously with the latest technology,” he concluded.

Odoo’s customer, manufacturer SME Aerospace, underscores the software’s comprehensive business management capabilities. “If there’s one key takeaway from our journey, it’s this: a strong, integrated ERP like Odoo is more than just a system—it’s a foundation for future growth,” says Mr. Ahmad Fuzli, Vice President of Defence & Manufacturing, NADI Group / SME Aerospace.

View Odoo’s upcoming event schedule to connect with your local IT service providers and industry leaders, or schedule an online call with Odoo to learn more about its services in Malaysia.

About Odoo

With 70+ official apps and 57k+ third-party apps, Odoo manages businesses’ finance, sales, inventory & manufacturing processes, human resources, marketing, team productivity, and more. The Belgian open-source service provider operates in 19 countries and regions worldwide, including the United States, Indonesia, Dubai, and Hong Kong SAR.

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TecentDB PostgreSQL will provide full support for PG 17

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SHENZHEN, China, April 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — TencentDB for PostgreSQL has implemented comprehensive security measures, such as data encryption, VPC isolation, and process monitoring, to ensure alignment with international compliance standards.

Core Capability Upgrades in PostgreSQL 17.0

Enhanced Logical Replication

Supports logical replication slot failover, retaining slots during major version upgrades (via ‘pg_upgrade’) to improve data synchronization reliability.

Performance Optimizations

Optimized batch I/O page read/write for higher efficiency.Improved WAL (Write-Ahead Logging) write performance under high concurrency.VACUUM adopts a new memory management mechanism, enhancing performance while reducing memory consumption.

Operational Enhancements

‘pg_basebackup’ now supports incremental backups, reducing storage and time costs.Added ‘transaction_timeout’ parameter to enable transaction timeout termination, preventing long-running transaction blocks.

Tencent Cloud Self-Developed Features & Scenario-Specific Solutions

Fine-Grained Multi-Tenant Resource Management

Resource Isolation: Precisely controls CPU resources at the `database` level, supporting dynamic configuration adjustments (add/delete/upgrade/downgrade).Process-Level Monitoring: Real-time monitoring of tenant processes’ CPU/memory usage via the ‘tencentdb_process_system_usage’ view, aiding health assessment.SQL Throttling: Limits real-time SQL concurrency based on SQL statements or ‘queryid’ to prevent resource abuse.

Cold/Hot Data Separation Solutions

Option 1: Leverage the self-developed ‘cos_fdw’ plugin to transparently access cold data (e.g., archived data) stored in COS, achieving storage tiering.Option 2: Integrate the ‘starocks_fdw’ plugin to connect with the StarRocks analytics engine, enabling cold data storage on-premises or in object storage while unifying TP+AP capabilities.

Enterprise-Grade Security Auditing

Express Edition: Meets basic auditing needs with high performance.Advanced Edition: Enhances the ‘pgaudit’ plugin, expanding audit coverage to function execution, object types/names, etc., with performance surpassing native PG full-log auditing.

Business Value

Balanced Performance & Cost: Cold/hot separation reduces storage costs while supporting hybrid HTAP workloads on a single node.Maximized Resource Efficiency: Precise resource control in multi-tenant scenarios ensures high utilization and stability.Strengthened Compliance: Flexible auditing modes adapt to varying security requirements, with significant performance advantages in stress tests.

 

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