NEW YORK, March 26, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — IMAGO Technologies, a leader in interactive technology solutions, today announced a suite of groundbreaking innovations poised to reshape how teams collaborate and learn. IMAGO’s latest updates set new standards for all-in-one smart board systems and AI-collaboration cloud services, empowering users to work more effectively in various settings.

The sleek AIOS Prime Interactive SmartboardFlat Panel (IFP) has been awarded the prestigious German Design Award 2025 for Excellent Product Design, a testament to its intuitive user interface and stunning visuals. Its edge-to-edge display, anti-glare technology, and integrated sound system create a truly immersive collaborative experience.

The Google-certified AIOS LITE for ChromeOS offers unparalleled security, seamless integration with existing ChromeOS ecosystems, and smooth, reliable performance. These Google tools on smartboard make it the ideal choice for schools and businesses seeking a secure and versatile interactive solution.

IMAGO COLLAB, AI ONLINE WHITEBOARD IS EVEN MORE POWERFUL- FREE TRIAL AVAILABLE NOW

IMAGO is proud to announce that **Collab**, the powerful collaborative whiteboard originally bundled with each IMAGO AIOS Series device, is now available as a cloud-based service. Its AI-driven features, smart suggestions, natural language processing, and real-time collaboration insights empower teams to brainstorm, project manage, and take notes with unprecedented efficiency. Imagine automatically generating meeting minutes from a brainstorming session or receiving personalized learning recommendations. This AI whiteboard makes this a reality. Available on web browsers, Android, and iOS, with offline mobile functionality, allowing seamless teamwork from anywhere.

Educators are witnessing remarkable classroom transformations with Collab. Teachers can create interactive lessons with this AI online whiteboard for teaching and track student progress in real-time. Students benefit from instant feedback, personalized learning recommendations, and a more engaging learning environment.

“We’re not just building interactive technology; we’re building the future of collaboration,” says Ethan Tan, CEO at IMAGO Technologies.”With the AIOS Prime, AIOS LITE, and the power of AI in Collab, we’re empowering teams to achieve more than ever before, whether they’re in the same room or across the globe.”

Collab is now available globally as a cloud-based service. The IMAGO AIOS Prime IFP and AIOS LITE for ChromeOS are also available for purchase immediately.

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Solid Revenue Growth Coupled with High Gross Profit Margin (73%) and Non-IFRS Profit (RMB 376 Million)

BEIJING, March 26, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Bairong Inc. (the “Company”, “we” , “us” or “our” ; HKEX: 6608), a leading cloud-based AI turnkey service provider, today announced the consolidated results of the Company for the year ended December 31, 2024.

Mr. Zhang Shaofeng, our founder, chief executive officer and chairman of the Board, commented:
“As a leading cloud-based AI turnkey service provider, Bairong achieved revenue growth and sustained profitability in 2024 when the industry as a whole was weak. We also generated an operating cash flow of RMB 303 million in 2024, which fully demonstrates the resilience of our business. In terms of technology and products, our VoiceGPT continues to iterate rapidly, and at the same time, new products such as the digital human All – in – One Machine AvatarGPT and Cybotstar Agent Platform have been further implemented. In 2025, we will increase our investment in new businesses and new scenarios, especially in the two fields of Pan-financial AI and Pan-industry AI, so as to achieve a vertical and horizontal business layout supported by AGI.”

Financial Summary

Revenue 

Our total revenue increased by 9% from RMB2,680.92 million for the year ended December 31, 2023 to RMB2,929.27 million for the year ended December 31, 2024, primarily attributable to our enhanced capabilities of providing products and services despite a challenging macroeconomic and consumption environment.

For the year ended December 31, 2024, our MaaS business reported revenue of RMB932.47 million, representing an increase of 5% year-over-year. During the Reporting Period, the number of Key Clients reached 211, while average revenue per Key Client was RMB3.37 million. Our Key Client retention rate was 97%.

Key metrics of MaaS

In 2024, our BaaS – Financial Scenario business reported revenue of RMB1,410.70 million, representing a year-over-year increase of 19% from RMB1,184.73 million for the year ended December 31, 2023. During the Reporting Period, we maintained growth against the industry’s downturn, with our brand gaining increasing recognition from more and more partners. A significant number of institutions prioritize choosing us as their partner of choice, indicating that the brand effect has been established.

In 2024, our BaaS – Insurance Scenario reported revenue decrease by 3% year-over-year to RMB586.10 million. Total premiums increased by 63% year-over-year to RMB5,442.43 million, with first year premiums increasing by 86% year-over-year to RMB3,641.10 million and renewal premiums increasing by 31% year-over-year to RMB1,801.34 million. The persistency rate of life insurance premiums continued to exceed 90%, ranking among the top in the industry.

Key metrics of BaaS – Insurance Scenario

Cost of sales 

Our cost of sales increased by 8% from RMB726.38 million for the year ended December 31, 2023 to RMB787.56 million for the year ended December 31, 2024, in line with the growth of our business scale.

Gross profit and gross margin

As a result of the foregoing, the Group’s gross profit increased by 10% from RMB1,954.53 million for the year ended December 31, 2023 to RMB2,141.71 million for the year ended December 31, 2024. The Group’s gross margin were approximately 73% for both the year ended December 31, 2024 and 2023.

Research and development expenses

The Group’s research and development expenses increased by 34% from RMB378.79 million for the year ended December 31, 2023 to RMB509.29 million for the year ended December 31, 2024, primarily attributable to the increase in the staff costs of our research and development personnel to support product offerings and technology development about various AI application technology, algorithm-driven machine learning platform and underlying database performance. Research and development expenses as a percentage of revenue increased by 3pct to 17%.

General and administrative expenses

The Group’s general and administrative expenses increased by 26% from RMB259.28 million for the year ended December 31, 2023 to RMB327.72 million for the year ended December 31, 2024, primarily attributable to the increase in share-based compensation expenses from the grant of share options and restricted share units by the Company during the year ended December 31, 2024. General and administrative expenses as a percentage of revenue increased slightly by 1pct to 11%.

Sales and marketing expenses

Our sales and marketing expenses increased by 4% from RMB1,072.99 million for the year ended December 31, 2023 to RMB1,118.94 million for the year ended December 31, 2024, primarily due to an increase of RMB74.62 million of promotion, advertising, information technology services and other related expenses, which was mainly due to the increased branding and business promotion to enhance our brand recognition and our continuous efforts to obtain high-quality traffic to improve conversion efficiency. Sales and marketing expenses as a percentage of revenue decreased by 2pct to 38%.

Other income

Our other income decreased by 28% from RMB183.01 million for the year ended December 31, 2023 to RMB130.90 million for the year ended December 31, 2024. This is primarily due to a decrease of RMB37.00 million of government grants.

Profit for the year

As a result of the foregoing, the Group’s profit for the year decreased by 21% from RMB335.26 million for the year ended December 31, 2023 to RMB266.03 million for the year ended December 31, 2024.

Cash, cash equivalents and time deposits

The Group had cash and cash equivalents and time deposits of RMB3,176.39 million and RMB3,301.84 million as at December 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively.

Purchase, sale or redemption of the Company’s listed securities

During the Reporting Period, the Company repurchased a total of 25,490,000 Class B Shares on the Stock Exchange at an aggregate consideration (including transaction cost) of approximately HK$237.51 million including expenses. In addition, 10,331,500 Class B Shares were purchased by trustees of the Company’s share award schemes on the market during the year ended December 31, 2024 to satisfy share awards to be vested in subsequent periods.

Conference Call

Our management will hold a conference call at 17:30p.m. Beijing / Hong Kong Time on Wednesday, March 26, 2025 to discuss the financial results and answer questions from investors and analysts.

For participants who wish to join the call, please complete online registration using the link provided below prior to the scheduled call start time.

Participant Online Registration:
https://webcast.roadshowchina.cn/b2hMVjJranVjWXRBMVR4R1ExcWIwdz09/meet

Dial-in details for the earnings conference call are as follows:

International: +86-23-62737100
Mainland China: 023-63623333/4008-063-263
HK China: +852-30183602/+800-961505

English Dial-in Password: 290534058
Chinese Dial-in Password: 297236054

Please scan the QR code in the poster below to register for the conference:

Additionally, a live and archived webcast of the conference call will be available on the Company’s investor relations website at http://ir.brgroup.com/earnings 

About Bairong Inc.

Bairong Inc. is a leading artificial intelligence (AI) technology services company. The Company applies natural language processing (NLP), privacy computing, machine learning, cloud computing and other technologies to provide services to enterprises through model-as-a-service (MaaS) and business-as-a-service (BaaS). The MaaS services leverage discriminant AI to digitalize the know-your-customer (KYC) and know-your-product (KYP) process for enterprises, by analyzing users’ risk, willingness, and capability. The BaaS services use discriminant AI to analyze and stratify users into groups and develops generative AI-powered VoiceGPT using human natural languages to interact with users. The Company’s products and services are widely used by enterprise customers in banking, consumer finance, insurance, e-commerce, automobiles, logistics, ticketing, energy, construction and other industries.

For more information, please visit: http://ir.brgroup.com

Safe Harbor Statement

This press release contains statements that may constitute “forward-looking” statements. These forward-looking statements can be identified by terminologies such as “will,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “aims,” “future,” “intends,” “plans,” “believes,” “estimates,” “likely to,” and the negative of these words and other similar expressions or statements. Bairong may also make written or oral forward-looking statements in its periodic reports to the HKEx, in its annual and interim reports to shareholders, in press releases and other written materials, and in oral statements made by its officers, directors, or employees to third parties. Statements that are not historical facts, including statements about Bairong’s beliefs, plans, and expectations, are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties. A number of factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statements, including but not limited to the following: Bairong’s strategies, future business development, and financial condition and results of operations; Bairong’s limited operating history; risks associated with the financial service industry, Bairong’s ability to develop and deliver services of high quality and appeal to clients; Bairong’s ability to generate positive cash flow and profits; Bairong’s ability to compete successfully; Bairong’s ability to build its brand and withstand negative publicity; and changes in client demand and government incentives, subsidies, or other favorable government policies. Further information regarding these and other risks is included in Bairong’s filings with the HKEX. All information provided in this press release is as of the date of this press release, and Bairong does not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statements, except as required under applicable laws.

For investor inquiries, please contact:
Bairong Inc.
Ms. Sandy Qin, CFA, CMA, FCG HKFCG
Email: ir@brgroup.com

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Bairong Inc.
Email: brmarketing@brgroup.com

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The founder of Asknoypi, Baloydi Lloydi describes an array of business listing platforms, press releases, job postings, and other features.

NEGROS ORIENTAL, Philippines, March 26, 2025 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — The web directory has significant importance as an online directory in this new era providing a complete experience for the business community. Asknoypi is the first company to introduce the new online visibility standards as it makes use of new ways to help its clients get their products in the digital market. The website of Asknoypi has been so far highly praised for its ease of use and its multifarious options that are a vital part of the visitor’s encounter. Asknoypi has business directory listings, press release publication, job posting, and advertising for events all under one roof.

Asknoypi helps you to make the online promotion process easier by eliminating the need to use multiple platforms. Which is indeed a major difficulty for businesses when they want to be connected through channels, share updates and engage with their audience. However, Asknoypi doesn’t simply exist as a business guide, but it is also a very effective digital marketing tool. This tool is aimed at increasing brand visibility and long-term growth.

A Holistic Approach to Digital Marketing

Asknoypi outshines the traditional web directories, at this time the only option that has, which is to offer static lists, with an interactive and dynamic experience that supplements digital outreach. By the way, any business that wishes to do this can easily publish a press release, include the job opening, or spread the word about the event through the platform, the last stage of the process, thus getting maximum exposure and engagement only. Way simpler and better.

“Asknoypi was designed to be a medium that would help businesses get through to their target audience,” shared Mr. Baloydi Lloydi, the founder. “We know that in the digital world of today, being visible is the driving force. This is why we have created a platform that not only allows businesses to get listed but also offers them the means to be proactive with their target market.”

Apart from the exquisite user friendliness it boasts, Asknoypi accords the users the freedom of:

Improve Online Visibility: Through posting information businesses can gain better SEO rankings and higher visibility.Communicate with Customers: Not only to get a word out about a new product or brand but also to disclose news, product launches, and company milestones are the basic benefits of press release publishing.Widen Professional Networks: Executives can allure the top talent with job postings; while company promotion gets done through event announcements to attract key players, conference delegates, and industry meetups.Simplify Digital Marketing: The trouble of managing various individual services for press releases, job posts, and event promotions is lifted with a single platform for multiple marketing needs.

Business Listings That Drive Visibility

Digital marketing is one hard nut to crack if you don’t have a properly balanced business listing and Asknoypi gives businesses the opportunity to shout their values, contacts and other relevant information through a structured and SEO-friendly form.

Press Release Publishing for Brand Awareness

Press release is still an effective way of brand communication. Asknoypi is a one-stop platform that allows companies to get their news out to a large audience, thus increasing their chances of media coverage and online engagement. Whether launching a new product, signing a pact, or achieving a milestone, businesses can employ press releases to prove their reliability and strength within the industry.

Job Postings to Attract Top Talent

Hiring the right talent is essential to business success. Asknoypi facilitates the job posting for all types of businesses, large or small, by adding a defined job description as well as corresponding application processes on their website, talented people can be reached without the need for expensive job boards. The use of accessible and precise job descriptions results in attracting only the most appropriate candidates to companies.

Event Announcements for Maximum Reach

Although promoting events is a common challenge, Asknoypi grants an opportunity for businesses to market them with much ease. Companies can promote various events with press releases, such as product launches, corporate seminars, or community events, to ensure they are well attended. By making use of the platform’s far reach channels, companies can then comfortably connect with a wider audience, thus achieving the participation level deserved.

A Seamless User Experience

Asknoypi’s interface is one of their major proponents of making this platform very easy to use. The system’s purpose is to be an instinctive tool, allowing the companies to build and manage the listings without any technical background. The analogy is done to show that the omitted word is comprehensible. One image and some more information are needed for detailed processes to lead to general information. Utilizing a refined approach, companies can be focused on their bottom line and on their customers.

Join the Asknoypi Network Today

Asknoypi is the one that is still in the process of replacing the more traditional ways in which businesses promote themselves online. It is really the one platform that people would go to, if they want to link up with their online presence, owing to the powerful characteristics of its user interface and the company’s strategic vision of the statement. Refer to your business, by following the link: https://asknoypi.com/about-us/.

Media Contact

Baloydi Lloydi, Asknoypi, 63 9279711298, hello@asknoypi.com, https://asknoypi.com/

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