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SHANGHAI, May 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — The Region Smart City Awards* (*special focus on emerging cities in Asia) aims to recognize outstanding projects, enterprises, and leaders in smart city development, foster a culture of learning and cooperation among cities in Asia, and drive diversified development. The Awards advocate the sharing of successful experiences and strategic solutions, catalyzing joint efforts towards digitalization, environmental stewardship, and sustainable growth across the Asian urban landscape.

The evaluation principles of the Awards revolve around inclusiveness, equality, technology for good, and collaboration among multiple stakeholders. Key facets of evaluation include diversity, innovation, relevance, impact, top-level design, citizen participation, co-creation, inclusivity, viability, and replicability of solutions (for specific details, please refer to the Awards terms and cases).

Shortlisted entities will be invited to participate in the Smart City Expo World Congress • Hangzhou Stage, scheduled from September 25 to 29, 2024, including relevant forums, government-enterprise closed-door meetings, and the award ceremony. Shortlisted and winning entities and their affiliates will be bestowed with trophies and certificates, and the relevant shortlisted and winning cases will be collected in the Essence of Award Cases (Region*).

To apply for the “Region Smart City Awards*”, please visit the following link: [Application Link: http://www.tomorrow-city.com/2024RSCA].

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Thinca Co., Ltd. (149A.T) Reaffirms Strategic Alignment with Major Shareholder Wojciech Jakub Podobas

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TOKYO, April 20, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Thinca Co., Ltd. (Tokyo: 149A.T), developer and provider of the next-generation communication platform Kaikura, is pleased to announce that Wojciech Jakub Podobas (ヴォイチェフ ポドバス), who holds over 9% of the company’s shares, held an online meeting with Takahiro Ejiri, President & CEO, and Naoki Sasada, Director & CTO of Thinca.

Mr. Voytek Podobas, an experienced global investor, has in recent years actively focused on high-growth-potential companies in Japan. This latest meeting further deepened his understanding of Thinca’s vision and strategy, leading him to re-evaluate and reaffirm the company’s long-term potential. Following the meeting, he increased his ownership stake to 9.83%.

Thinca Co., Ltd. expresses sincere gratitude to Mr. Podobas for his continued confidence in the company’s growth potential and for expanding his stake. The company remains committed to further accelerating its business development to meet the expectations of its shareholders and investors.

Meeting with Major Shareholder Mr. Podobas and Thinca Executives – Reaffirming Growth Potential

Mr. Podobas’s comments on Thinca Co., Ltd.: “I’ve had several deep discussions with Thinca’s leadership and was deeply impressed by their strategic focus and long-term thinking. Founder and CEO Mr. Ejiri presents a bold and inspiring vision for the future of the company, and I am proud to support it.””What stood out the most was how Team Thinca embodies Japan’s ‘Kaizen’ spirit—executing new strategies with both discipline and agility. This combination of innovation and operational excellence, in my view, will enable Thinca to achieve strong, sustainable growth and play a central role in shaping the future of Japan’s SaaS sector.”

About Kaikura

Kaikura is a next-generation communication platform that consolidates interactions from various communication tools—including telephone, email, web conferencing, and SMS—into a unified interface. Regardless of the communication channel used, the system enables users to view organized communication histories for each customer, allowing all team members to provide informed responses.

Since its launch in August 2014, Kaikura has been implemented by over 2,700 companies across 5,200 locations. The platform has received numerous accolades:

Recognized by NTT East Japan as an official product in December 2015Special Award, 8th Chiyoda Business Awards, February 2016Service Category Special Award, World Business Competition 2018, November 2018Best Innovation Award, ASP/SaaS Division, ASPIC IoT•AI•Cloud Awards 2020, November 2020CTI Category 2023 Winter Leader, ITreview Grid Award, January 2023Named “Good Service” and “Most Customizable” in Call Center Systems (Inbound), BOXIL SaaS AWARD Winter 2023, March 2023

For more information, users can visit the official Kaikura website: https://kaiwa.cloud/

About Thinca Co., Ltd. (149A.T)

Company Name: Thinca Co., Ltd. (Tokyo Stock Exchange: 149A.T) 

President & CEO: Takahiro Ejiri

Founded: January 8, 2014

Employees: 64 (as of December 31, 2024)

Business Description: Planning, development, and operation of IT systems; development, sales, and management of cloud services; consulting on IT service utilization

Corporate Website: https://www.thinca.co.jp/

Additional Resources

Official Kaikura website: https://kaiwa.cloud/Knowledge blog: https://kaiwa.cloud/media/Official Note blog: https://note.com/thinca_2014/Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/KaiwaCloud

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PR Manager
Kanae Nishimura
Thinca Co., Ltd.
pr@thinca.co.jp

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NEQSOL Holding Launches Peerstack Academy, Partnering with Qwasar to Bring Silicon Valley Tech Education to Azerbaijan

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Peerstack Academy launches in Azerbaijan, offering hands-on, Silicon Valley-style tech training through partnership with U.S.-based Qwasar.

BAKU, Azerbaijan, April 20, 2025 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — NEQSOL Holding has officially launched Peerstack Academy, a next-generation software engineering education platform bringing elite, Silicon Valley-caliber IT training to Azerbaijan. The initiative is a collaboration with the Education Development Fund, Technology SNI, and Qwasar Silicon Valley—a U.S.-based leader in advanced tech education.

Peerstack Academy is a long-term investment in the digital future. We are laying the foundation for the next generation of engineers, developers, and innovators.

Peerstack Academy is hosted on the campus of Azerbaijan Technical University in a purpose-built, state-of-the-art facility. Its mission is to equip aspiring professionals with globally competitive skills in full-stack development, combining practical, project-based learning with international academic standards.

At the heart of Peerstack’s approach is the curriculum developed by Qwasar Silicon Valley, a renowned U.S. education provider co-founded by global tech education pioneer Kwame Yamgnane. Qwasar programs are modeled after elite training practices used by top engineering teams in Silicon Valley, emphasizing mastery-based progression, collaborative project work, and real-world problem solving. Technologies covered include Ruby, JavaScript, React, PostgreSQL, and REST APIs. Graduates complete the program with two internationally accredited diplomas and a portfolio of production-ready applications.

“Peerstack Academy is a long-term investment in the digital future,” said Yusif Jabbarov, Chairman of NEQSOL Holding. “By combining local talent with global best practices, we are laying the foundation for a thriving tech ecosystem that empowers the next generation of engineers, developers, and innovators.”

To ensure accessibility, NEQSOL Holding funds up to 70% of tuition costs, removing financial barriers for talented candidates across the country. Students for the inaugural cohort were selected through a nationwide admission process in 2024 and have already begun their studies.

The launch ceremony brought together key figures from across the education and tech sectors, including:

Jamal Rzayev, Director of Peerstack AcademyVilayat Valiyev, Rector of Azerbaijan Technical UniversityImran Ahmadzada, Head of NEQSOL Holding AzerbaijanMeric Tunc, Chief Human Capital Officer, NEQSOL HoldingRasul Hashimov, Head of Project Management, Education Development FundKwame Yamgnane, CEO of Qwasar Silicon Valley

“Investing in innovative, high-quality education is essential for national progress,” said Elnur Nasibov, Chairman of the Board, Education Development Fund. “Peerstack Academy shows how strong partnerships can unlock opportunity, close skills gaps, and prepare a future-ready workforce.”

Speakers emphasized Peerstack as a powerful example of public-private collaboration, merging cutting-edge pedagogy with strategic national development goals. The Academy directly addresses Azerbaijan’s growing demand for skilled IT professionals, and graduates are expected to drive innovation within local industries, including career pathways within NEQSOL Holding’s ecosystem.

For more information or to apply:

Website: peerstack.tech

Facebook: facebook.com/peerstack.tech

Instagram: instagram.com/peerstack.tech

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/peerstack-academy

Media Contact

Nazrin Gadimova, NEQSOL Holding, 994 554444931, ngadimova@neqsolholding.com, www.neqsolholding.com

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Bedrock Unlocks New Yield Streams on BNB Chain and Berachain After BR Token Launch

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SINGAPORE, April 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — After the successful launch of its BR token via Binance Wallet IDO and listings on leading centralized exchanges, Bedrock, part of GoldenBull Enterprise, continues to strengthen its position as a multi-asset liquid restaking protocol. This time by expanding yield-generating opportunities for Bitcoin holders across both BNB Chain and Berachain.

As part of its post-IDO roadmap, Bedrock has deepened its presence on BNB Chain by partnering with top platforms, such as PancakeSwap and Tranchess. Users can tap into BTC-pegged liquidity pools on PancakeSwap or opt for structured vaults on Tranchess that cater to different risk and return preferences. These options offer an accessible and sustainable way to generate yield on BTC-backed assets, supporting Bedrock’s mission to unlock the next era of Bitcoin utility.

In parallel, Bedrock is also expanding into the Berachain ecosystem. With the bridge from BNB Chain to Berachain now live, users can explore high-yield opportunities and engage with one of the most practical use cases for BR beyond staking. These strategies are designed to align with Berachain’s Proof of Liquidity (PoL) framework.

One highlight of this expansion is the approval of Bedrock’s BR/wBERA Reward Vaults on Kodiak, which were greenlit under Berachain’s RFRV Batch 3 program.

“Being part of Berachain’s RFRV program reinforces our commitment to sustainable yield design — not just for Bedrock, but for the broader Bera ecosystem as well,” said Zhuling Chen, Core Contributor at Bedrock.

Additional Berachain opportunities are now live across partner protocols, including Berachain Hub, Infrared, Beraborrow, and Goldilocks DAO, with competitive APRs and growing TVL across vaults.

As Bedrock accelerates its BTCFi expansion, users can expect a steady rollout of new integrations and earning opportunities across supported ecosystems.

For more information, please contact lynn@rockx.com.

About BedrockDAO

Bedrock DAO is the decentralized community at the core of the Bedrock ecosystem. Built on the principles of transparency, collaboration, and long-term alignment, the DAO empowers veBR holders to participate in the collective decision-making process that shapes Bedrock’s future.

By joining Bedrock DAO, participants become part of a global movement redefining Bitcoin‘s role in DeFi through Proof of Staking Liquidity (PoSL) — unlocking new opportunities for sustainable growth and innovation across the multichain ecosystem.

About Bedrock

Bedrock is the first multi-asset liquid restaking protocol, pioneering Bitcoin staking with uniBTC. As the leading BTC liquid staking token, uniBTC enables holders to earn rewards while maintaining liquidity, unlocking new yield opportunities in Bitcoin‘s $1T market. With a cutting-edge approach to BTCFi 2.0, Bedrock is redefining Bitcoin‘s role in DeFi — while integrating ETH and DePIN assets into a unified PoSL framework.

Official Links
Website | App | Documentation | Blog | X (Twitter) | Discord | Telegram

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