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Lloyds Banking Group Expands Collaboration with Oracle to Support Tech Transformation

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UK financial services organisation adopts Oracle Database@Azure and Oracle Exadata Cloud@Customer to accelerate its migration to the cloud, helping it to deliver new products and capabilities faster

LONDON, March 20, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Oracle CloudWorld Tour — Lloyds Banking Group, one of the UK’s largest financial services organisations, has expanded its collaboration with Oracle to further strengthen its customer experience.

Under a multi-year agreement, Lloyds is advancing its multicloud strategy by moving its Oracle databases, which support its business functions and banking services, to Oracle Database@Azure. This strategic move allows Lloyds to run Oracle databases on Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) deployed on Oracle Exadata within Microsoft Azure data centers.

Additionally, Lloyds is leveraging Oracle Exadata Cloud@Customer to operate a number of databases in its own data centres. With OCI’s unique distributed cloud, Oracle database services can be deployed inside Azure data centres or on-premises with equal capabilities and a consistent operating model. This flexibility enables Lloyds to serve its customers with enhanced speed and agility.

“As we focus on growth and diversifying our business, maximising our use of data across the Group becomes critical so that we can innovate and deliver new services faster for our customers,” said Joe Soule, CIO, Enabling Services, Lloyds Banking Group. “The ability to flexibly deploy Oracle databases on-premises or in the public cloud, in combination with Microsoft Azure through a multicloud approach, enables us to accelerate the pace at which we adopt digital technologies. This ensures we can support our customers with high-performing services and the best customer experience possible.”    

Working with Oracle, Lloyds has been able to speed up its transition to the cloud, helping deliver new products and capabilities to market faster, while boosting the performance, security, resilience, and availability of its services.

“Few sectors are evolving as rapidly as the financial services industry when it comes to cloud adoption,” said Richard Smith, executive vice president and general manager, EMEA Cloud Infrastructure, Oracle. “Lloyds is one of the companies at the forefront of this transition. By taking advantage of the industry’s most comprehensive and flexible approach to the cloud, Lloyds can streamline its migration to the cloud and enable more innovation for its customers.”

Multicloud Made for Customers
Oracle Database@Azure delivers all the performance, scale, and workload availability advantages of Oracle Database on OCI with the security, flexibility, and agility of Microsoft Azure. With Oracle Database@Azure, customers can move their on-premises Oracle databases to the cloud quickly, without the need to rearchitect or refactor their solutions. They can also securely build new low latency cloud-native applications using OCI and Azure technologies. Oracle Database@Azure is generally available in 14 regions around the world with 18 more regions planned to be available in the next 12 months.

About Oracle Distributed Cloud
Oracle’s distributed cloud delivers the benefits of cloud with greater control and flexibility. Oracle’s distributed cloud lineup includes:

Public cloud: Hyperscale public cloud regions serve any size of organization, including those requiring strict EU sovereignty controls. See the full list of regions here.Dedicated cloud: Customers can run all OCI cloud services in their own data centers with OCI Dedicated Region, while partners can resell OCI cloud services and customize the experience with Oracle Alloy. Oracle also operates separate U.S., UK, and Australian Government Clouds, and Isolated Cloud Regions for national security purposes. Each of these products provides a full cloud and AI stack that customers can deploy as a Sovereign Cloud.Hybrid cloud: OCI delivers key cloud services on-premises via Oracle Exadata Cloud@Customer and Compute Cloud@Customer and is already managing deployments in over 60 countries. Additionally, OCI Roving Edge Infrastructure, which consists of multiple configurations of ruggedized and portable high-performance devices, helps customers leverage remote AI inferencing at the edge.Multicloud: OCI is physically deployed within all the leading hyperscale cloud providers including AWS, Google Cloud, and Microsoft Azure, providing low latency, natively integrated Oracle Database services including Oracle Database@AWS, Oracle Database@Azure, Oracle Database@Google Cloud, and Oracle HeatWave on AWS. Oracle Interconnect for Microsoft Azure and Oracle Interconnect for Google Cloud allow customers to combine key capabilities from across clouds.

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Learn more about Oracle Database@AzureRead about Oracle Autonomous Database on Oracle Database@AzureLearn more about Oracle Database services, Oracle Autonomous Database, Oracle Exadata Database Service and Oracle Base Database ServiceLearn about innovating with Oracle and Azure

About Oracle
Oracle offers integrated suites of applications plus secure, autonomous infrastructure in the Oracle Cloud. For more information about Oracle (NYSE: ORCL), please visit us at oracle.com.

About Oracle CloudWorld Tour
Oracle CloudWorld Tour is Oracle’s global celebration of customers and partners. Join us to discover how to get the most business value from AI, explore ways to increase productivity and efficiency through automation, and learn more about our cloud infrastructure, database, and applications from the people that build and use them. For live keynotes, session details, news and more visit oracle.com/uk/cloudworld-tour/ or oracle.com/uk/news.

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Evolve: The Latest GPU Benchmark Suite

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Revolutionary tool redefines performance evaluation for the graphics industry

BREDA, Netherlands, March 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Traverse Research, one of the leading companies in graphics research and development, today announced the global launch of Evolve, a groundbreaking GPU benchmark suite designed to adapt to the rapidly evolving graphics industry, Evolve delivers a comprehensive and future-proof approach to measuring GPU capabilities, offering insights that go beyond traditional benchmarks. As the first solution to evaluate GPUs across seven critical performance dimensions, Evolve sets a new standard for comprehensive hardware analysis.

Unparalleled Evaluation Depth

Evolve delivers a multifaceted assessment of GPU capabilities through unique scoring categories:

Ray TracingAcceleration Structure BuildRasterizationCompute PerformanceDriver EffectivenessEnergy ConsumptionWorkgraphs Performance (world-first evaluation)

Compatible with all ray tracing-capable GPUs, the suite combines cutting-edge stress tests with adaptive algorithms that evolve alongside emerging rendering techniques. Its future-proof design ensures long-term relevance in an industry defined by rapid innovation.

Empowering Innovation Across Industries

“Evolve isn’t just a benchmark – it’s a diagnostic toolkit for tomorrow’s graphics challenges,” said Jasper Bekkers, CEO of Traverse Research. “By revealing nuanced performance insights down to voltage granularity and memory timings, we’re equipping engineers to optimize architectures, empowering overclockers to safely push hardware limits, helping developers fine-tune game engines, and enabling consumers to make smarter purchasing decisions.”

The suite’s granular data outputs, including real-time metrics like VRAM clock speeds and API overhead analysis, have already attracted partnerships with leading GPU manufacturers.

What is Evolutionary Benchmarking?

Evolve introduces a revolutionary approach to GPU benchmarking by growing with the industry while maintaining relevance to gamers. Unlike traditional benchmarks that become obsolete upon release, our benchmarking suite adapts to new techniques and hardware features over time. This adaptable approach guarantees seamless integration of emerging graphics technologies into the benchmarking suite as they are developed.

Availability

Evolve will be available for global download starting March 24, 2025. For technical specifications, white papers, and partnership inquiries, visit https://www.evolvebenchmark.com.

About Traverse Research

Founded in 2019 by Jasper Bekkers and headquartered in the heart of Breda, Traverse Research is a graphics technology innovator specializing in performance analysis tools and real-time rendering solutions. Driven by the dual mission of advancing computer graphics R&D and establishing Breda as a global game development hub, the studio empowers hardware engineers, developers, and creators to redefine visual computing boundaries.

 

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FuSure Reinsurance Secures Long-Term Insurance Authorization and Upgrades to Composite License from Hong Kong Insurance Authority

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HONG KONG, March 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — FuSure Reinsurance (“FuSure”) is pleased to announce that, following four years of steady growth, it has successfully secured a long-term insurance authorization (Class A and Class D) from the Hong Kong Insurance Authority (HKIA), and upgraded its existing General Insurance operations into a Composite License. This license upgrade represents a significant milestone in FuSure’s strategic expansion in the insurance sector, marking a new phase of the company’s operation in the reinsurance sector and laying a robust foundation for its future growth in the global markets. 

As a professional reinsurance provider, FuSure has established a core reinsurance business in the Greater China region since its inception in 2021, focusing on reinsurance products with low-volatility personal risks such as health and accident insurance. The company actively explores product innovation opportunities in areas including health, auto, pet, cybersecurity, and liability insurance, with plans to progressively expand into diversified product lines and explore other international markets.

FuSure maintains an unwavering commitment to client centricity and adheres to the principle of “Tech for Good.” By leveraging exceptional industry expertise, advanced technological solutions, and innovative insurance products, FuSure consistently delivers enhanced value to its clients and business partners. The newly secured long-term insurance license not only underscores regulatory and industry recognition of FuSure’s operational excellence and superior service capabilities, but also highlights the company’s significant potential for continued innovation and sustainable growth. 

Looking ahead, FuSure will leverage Hong Kong’s unique strengths as an international financial hub to proactively advance its global development strategy. The company is committed to serving as a robust bridge connecting the Chinese Mainland and international markets. By capitalizing on the advantages of its Composite License, FuSure will broaden its insurance service offerings, delivering more comprehensive, flexible, and innovative products and risk management solutions. FuSure remains dedicated to empowering its clients and business partners, collaborating closely to drive sustained innovation and high-quality growth across the insurance industry in Hong Kong and globally. 

About FuSure Reinsurance 

Headquartered in Hong Kong and established in 2021 by prominent shareholders including Tencent, FuSure Reinsurance specializes in providing institutional clients with professional reinsurance services and comprehensive risk management solutions. Guided by its core values of “Client First, Tech for Good, Innovation-led,” FuSure is committed to advancing the insurance industry through pioneering technological innovation and deep user insights, ultimately contributing to greater social welfare. 

FuSure holds an “A-” Financial Strength Rating from AM Best and enjoys mutual solvency recognition between Mainland China and Hong Kong. 

Official website: http://www.fusure.com

Contact: info@fusure.com

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ARTERY AT32 MCU Powers Next-Gen Drone Innovation, Advancing Smart Skies and the Low-Altitude Economy

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TAIPEI, March 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Continuous innovation in drone technology has become a key driving force behind the rapid development of the low-altitude economy. With the ongoing advancement of MCU performance, drones are evolving towards miniaturization, micro-sizing, extended endurance, and networked swarming. From early model aircraft to today’s intelligent systems integrating multi-sensor technology, AI algorithms, and high-performance communication technologies, the application boundaries of drones are continuously expanding, accelerating the development of smart cities and industrial upgrades. 

AT32 MCU Empowers the Development of the Low-Altitude Economy
As the core carrier of the low-altitude economy, drones are reshaping the operational models of traditional industries. ARTERY, with its comprehensive product line and diverse portfolio, provides a solid hardware foundation for drone systems. Each product series collaborates efficiently to offer full-range, high-performance solutions. Through technological innovation, policy support, and market demand, drones are playing an increasingly vital role in logistics, industrial energy, agricultural protection, and emergency rescue.

Aerial Photography: Drones are widely used in film production, mapping, and post-disaster assessment. The high computational power and reliability of AT32 MCUs ensure high-quality image capture and transmission in complex environments, enhancing image stability and clarity.

Power Patrol: In power inspections, drones replace manual labor in inspecting high-voltage power lines and facilities. With precise flight control systems, they perform high-accuracy inspections in complex environments and transmit real-time data to ensure the safe operation of power infrastructure.

Agricultural Protection: Drones in agriculture are primarily used for automatic spraying of pesticides and fertilizers, improving operational efficiency and reducing labor costs. Their precise control ensures uniform distribution of chemicals, minimizing waste and promoting sustainable agricultural development. Additionally, they can operate in difficult-to-reach terrains, increasing coverage and effectiveness.

Intelligent Drone Control Systems
As an emerging strategic industry, the low-altitude economy imposes higher demands on drones for reliability, endurance, precise control, and intelligence. In the wave of smart drone development, the ARTERY AT32 MCU plays a central role, offering exceptional performance, a rich set of peripheral interfaces, and a comprehensive development ecosystem. It provides strong algorithm support and expanded functionalities for core drone components such as flight controllers, electronic speed controllers (ESCs), and gimbals. Recognized by many drone manufacturers and solution providers, AT32 MCUs are among the most popular choices in the open-source community.

Drone Flight Controller
As the core control unit of drones, the AT32F435 main control chip features a high-performance ARM® Cortex®-M4F core, operating at up to 288MHz, with a maximum capacity of 4032KB Flash and 512KB SRAM. It leads the industry with superior computing power and ultra-fast responsiveness. The AT32F435 enables efficient data interaction and control, seamlessly interfacing with high-resolution image transmission, IMU sensors, GPS modules, and ESCs. During flight, it supports real-time data collection, precise flight control, and intelligent obstacle avoidance, meeting the demands of various applications such as aerial photography, mapping, inspections, and logistics, ensuring each flight mission is stable and reliable.

Drone Electronic Speed Controller (ESC)
The AT32F421, with a CPU frequency of up to 120MHz, 64KB Flash, and 16KB SRAM, delivers fast and efficient algorithm processing at a competitive cost, making it widely used in drone ESC systems. Its high PWM frequency and resolution enable fine torque control, ensuring stable and reliable power output. This allows drones to maintain smooth operation in all flight conditions, achieving precise motor control whether in low-speed hovering or high-speed flight.

With a minimal 4*4mm package size, the AT32F421 perfectly meets the strict size requirements of ESC chips while delivering outstanding control performance in limited space. Additionally, the AT32F421 integrates a high-speed rail-to-rail input/output analog voltage comparator for rapid overcurrent detection and protection, ensuring the safety of motors and driver circuits under extreme flight conditions. 

Drone Gimbal
The gimbal is essential for capturing high-quality aerial images, relying on PID control algorithms, Kalman filtering, and quaternion algorithms for stable operation and precise positioning. The AT32F423, featuring an ARM® Cortex®-M4F core, a 150MHz CPU frequency, 256KB Flash, and 48KB SRAM, delivers robust computing power for executing these algorithms. Equipped with a 5.33Msps 12-bit A/D converter, it ensures high-precision signal acquisition, maintaining stability even in complex flight conditions.

The AT32F423 supports synchronized processing of three key tasks: three-axis stabilization, intelligent target tracking, and image stream optimization. Its adaptive PID tuning mechanism dynamically compensates for flight disturbances, while an advanced electronic anti-shake matrix significantly enhances image stability compared to traditional solutions. Whether meeting millimeter-level precision requirements for aerial mapping or enabling rapid scene switching in sports livestreaming, the AT32F423 ensures a smooth and stable gimbal operation. 

The integration of drones and the low-altitude economy is opening a new chapter in future airspace. The ARTERY AT32 MCU not only enhances drone performance but also accelerates their widespread adoption across industries. With its high computational efficiency and system stability, it enables drones to achieve higher flight precision, longer operational time, and greater adaptability, providing robust technological support for smart city development and injecting strong momentum into the rapid growth of the low-altitude economy.

About ARTERY Technology
Founded in 2016, ARTERY Technology is a high-performance microcontroller design company committed to driving global innovation in the market. With cutting-edge chip R&D capabilities, a comprehensive silicon IP portfolio, and extensive integration expertise, ARTERY has established R&D, sales, and technical support branches in Taiwan, Chongqing, Shenzhen, Suzhou, and Shanghai.

ARTERY’s microcontrollers are widely used in industrial control, motor drives, automotive electronics, consumer electronics, commercial applications, 5G, and the Internet of Things (IoT). Covering advanced power management, communication technologies, and AI intelligent control, ARTERY provides high-performance, highly reliable, and competitive solutions, shaping the future of smart technology.

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