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IBM Tees Up watsonx AI-powered Digital Fan Features for the 2025 Masters Tournament

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Enhanced Hole Insights offers more detailed analysis around historic, in-Tournament and projected play for every hole on course AI Narration in English and Spanish returns, along with revamped Masters Tournament app on Apple Vision Pro

ARMONK, N.Y., April 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — IBM (NYSE: IBM) and the Masters Tournament today announced a series of digital fan features returning to the award-winning Masters app and Masters.com ahead of this year’s Tournament. The watsonx AI-powered capabilities – the latest in a 30-year collaboration between IBM and the Masters – aim to deliver a more personalized and engaging experience for millions of new and existing golf fans around the world following all the action at the Masters Tournament.

More strategic shot analysis with Hole Insights 2.0
IBM Hole Insights is returning for its second year as part of the Track Shots experience on Masters.com and the Masters app. The AI driven Insights 2.0 leverages watsonx technologies including the Granite LLM to offer data-driven insights around every shot taken on every hole at Augusta National. This includes:

Data-driven recaps of how each hole has played daily and throughout the 2025 Tournament (e.g., “No. 14 has played difficult today, with 25% of scores resulting in bogies.”).Projections of how each hole might play, based on past and current performance data (e.g., “No. 9 is projected to be the third most difficult hole today.”).Historical insights into how each hole has played, based on nine years of Tournament data – including more than 180,000 shots – and ball position on course (e.g., “Shots historically hit in this location have an 82% chance of resulting in a birdie.”).

This year, the solution has been built to provide enhanced, more powerful insights. To enhance the quality of the insights, IBM Consulting fine-tuned Granite and other LLMs on a wealth of sources including historic shot locations, insights from golf experts including past Masters Tournament caddies, and Tournament data spanning nine years and more than 180,000 shots. 

Revamped Masters app on Apple Vision Pro
IBM and the Masters are once again giving fans an immersive view of the action with the Masters app on Apple Vision Pro. This year’s updated app offers fans clearer 3D visuals of Augusta National and new features such as Video on Demand. Fans will also experience returning features such as Hole Insights 2.0 and AI Narration.

With the Masters app on Apple Vision Pro, fans can look through different 3D views of each hole, explore the dramatic elevation changes throughout the course, and even watch multiple Tournament live streams simultaneously.

“For more than 30 years, IBM and Augusta National have worked side-by-side to co-create unique digital experiences that bring the beauty, tradition, and excitement of the Masters to millions of golf fans worldwide,” said Jonathan Adashek, Senior Vice President of Marketing and Communications. “This powerful combination of people and technology, including watsonx AI models and agents, is a live case study for businesses across all industries on how they too can unlock the  potential of their data to deliver actionable business insights and exceptional customer experiences.”

The Masters and IBM have partnered for nearly 30 years to transform Masters data into world-class digital experiences for golf fans. This includes launching Masters.com in 1996, AI Highlights, Round in Three Minutes, My Group, Player Insights, AI Narration, Hole Insights, and the Masters app on Apple Vision Pro.

IBM’s partnerships with the Masters and other iconic sporting organizations, including Scuderia Ferrari HP, Wimbledon, the US Open, ESPN Fantasy Football, and UFC, are powered by the same AI and hybrid cloud solutions used by IBM clients across industries to make more informed, data-driven business decisions.

The 89th Masters Tournament will be held from April 10-13 at Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, GA. Check out all the IBM watsonx technologies in action by visiting Masters.com or the Masters app available on mobile devices, the Apple App Store and the Google Play Store.

About IBM
IBM is a leading provider of global hybrid cloud and AI, and consulting expertise. We help clients in more than 175 countries capitalize on insights from their data, streamline business processes, reduce costs and gain a competitive edge in their industries. Thousands of government and corporate entities in critical infrastructure areas such as financial services, telecommunications and healthcare rely on IBM’s hybrid cloud platform and Red Hat OpenShift to affect their digital transformations quickly, efficiently and securely. IBM’s breakthrough innovations in AI, quantum computing, industry-specific cloud solutions and consulting deliver open and flexible options to our clients. All of this is backed by IBM’s long-standing commitment to trust, transparency, responsibility, inclusivity and service. Visit www.ibm.com for more information.

IBM Media Contact:

Sarah Benchaita
IBM
sarah.benchaita@ibm.com

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Elbit Systems To Report First Quarter 2025 Financial Results on May 20, 2025

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The Company will host a Conference Call to discuss its financial results on May 20, 2025 at 9:00am ET

HAIFA, Israel, April 29, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Elbit Systems Ltd. (NASDAQ: ESLT) (TASE: ESLT) (“Elbit Systems”) announced today that it will publish its First Quarter 2025 financial results on Tuesday, May 20, 2025.

Results Conference Call

The Company will host a conference call on May 20, 2025, at 9:00am Eastern Time. On the call, management will review and discuss the results and will be available to answer questions. To participate, please call one of the dial-in numbers below:

US Dial-in Number: 1-866-744-5399
Canada Dial-in Number: 1-866-485-2399
Israel Dial-in Number: +972-3-918-0644
International Dial-in Number: +972-3-918-0644

at 9:00am Eastern Time; 6:00am Pacific Time; 4:00pm Israel Time

This call will also be broadcast live on Elbit Systems’ website at http://www.elbitsystems.com. An online replay will be available from 24 hours after the call ends.

Alternatively, for two days following the call, investors will be able to dial a replay number to listen to the call. The dial-in numbers are: 1-888-782-4291 (US and Canada) or +972-3-925-5900 (Israel and International).

About Elbit Systems

Elbit Systems is a leading global defense technology company, delivering advanced solutions for a secure and safer world. Elbit Systems develops, manufactures, integrates and sustains a range of next-generation solutions across multiple domains.

Driven by its agile, collaborative culture, and leveraging Israel’s technology ecosystem, Elbit Systems enables customers to address rapidly evolving battlefield challenges and overcome threats.

Elbit Systems employs approximately 20,000 people in dozens of countries across five continents. As of December 31, 2024, the Company reported $6.8 billion in revenues and an order backlog of $22.6 billion.

For additional information, visit: www.elbitsystems.com, follow us on Twitter or visit our official Youtube Channel.

Company Contact:
Dr. Yaacov (Kobi) Kagan, EVP & Chief Financial Officer
Tel:  +972-77-2946663
kobi.kagan@elbitsystems.com

Daniella Finn, VP, Investor Relations
Tel: +972-77-2948984
daniella.finn@elbitsystems.com

Dalia Bodinger, VP, Communications & Brand
Tel: +972-77-2947602
dalia.bodinger@elbitsystems.com

This press release may contain forward–looking statements (within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended and the Israeli Securities Law, 1968) regarding Elbit Systems Ltd. and/or its subsidiaries (collectively the Company), to the extent such statements do not relate to historical or current facts. Forward-looking statements are based on management’s current expectations, estimates, projections and assumptions about future events. Forward–looking statements are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, as amended. These statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve certain risks, uncertainties and assumptions about the Company, which are difficult to predict, including projections of the Company’s future financial results, its anticipated growth strategies and anticipated trends in its business. Therefore, actual future results, performance and trends may differ materially from these forward–looking statements due to a variety of factors, including, without limitation: scope and length of customer contracts; governmental regulations and approvals; changes in governmental budgeting priorities; general market, political and economic conditions in the countries in which the Company operates or sells, including Israel and the United States among others, including the duration and scope of the current war in Israel, and the potential impact on our operations; changes in global health and macro-economic conditions; differences in anticipated and actual program performance, including the ability to perform under long-term fixed-price contracts; changes in the competitive environment; and the outcome of legal and/or regulatory proceedings. The factors listed above are not all-inclusive, and further information is contained in Elbit Systems Ltd.’s latest annual report on Form 20-F, which is on file with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. All forward–looking statements speak only as of the date of this release. Although the Company believes the expectations reflected in the forward-looking statements contained herein are reasonable, it cannot guarantee future results, level of activity, performance or achievements. Moreover, neither the Company nor any other person assumes responsibility for the accuracy and completeness of any of these forward-looking statements. The Company does not undertake to update its forward-looking statements.

Elbit Systems Ltd., its logo, brand, product, service and process names appearing in this Press Release are the trademarks or service marks of Elbit Systems Ltd. or its affiliated companies. All other brand, product, service and process names appearing are the trademarks of their respective holders. Reference to or use of a product, service or process other than those of Elbit Systems Ltd. does not imply recommendation, approval, affiliation or sponsorship of that product, service or process by Elbit Systems Ltd. Nothing contained herein shall be construed as conferring by implication, estoppel or otherwise any license or right under any patent, copyright, trademark or other intellectual property right of Elbit Systems Ltd. or any third party, except as expressly granted herein.

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Omdia ranks Infobip as a Leader in the CPaaS Universe report for the third time

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Infobip has strengthened its leadership position in the 2025 report

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, April 29, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Global communications platform Infobip has been ranked as a leader in the Omdia CPaaS Universe report 2025. Infobip has been recognized as a leader for the third time, improving its overall ranking in 2025 compared to the previous report in 2023. Infobip’s robust Communication Platform-as-a-Service (CPaaS) services, RCS Business Messaging (RBM) campaigns, connection to the emerging Network API ecosystem, and innovation through AI and Gen AI are key factors highlighted in the Omdia report.

The Omdia CPaaS Universe report is a comprehensive analysis of the CPaaS market, drawing on the firm’s forecasting and enterprise insights survey data. The report provides a forward-looking matrix of capabilities, attributes, and features that are important within the market.

Omdia recognizes Infobip as a leading CPaaS provider, delivering exceptional communication services to enterprises, developers, hyperscalers, partners, and telcos.

Pamela Clark-Dickson, Principal Analyst at Omdia, said: “Infobip provides an extensive range of communication channels and APIs. One of its key differentiators from other vendors in this Universe is that it is also at the forefront of adding emerging channels for business messaging, such as RCS Business Messaging and communications, which are crucial growth drivers for the industry and the company. Infobip enhances the developing Network API ecosystem and assists customers in achieving their business objectives through innovative AI and Gen AI features.”

Silvio Kutić, CEO at Infobip, said: “We are driving innovation within the communications platform ecosystem. With more than 9,700 connections to telco companies, our CPaaS platform is a leading option for various communication and customer engagement solutions. Omdia emphasizes our incorporation of AI and Gen AI features in the CPaaS solution, which promotes innovation, develops new use cases, and enhances existing ones. Combined, this has enabled us to strengthen our leadership position in the market this year.”

See Omdia CPaaS Universe report 2025 here: https://www.infobip.com/analyst-reports/omdia-ranks-infobip-as-a-leader 

ENDS

About Infobip

Infobip is a global cloud communications platform that enables businesses to build connected experiences across all stages of the customer journey. Accessed through a single platform, Infobip’s omnichannel engagement, identity, user authentication and contact centre solutions help businesses and partners overcome the complexity of consumer communications to grow business and increase loyalty. It offers natively built technology with the capacity to reach over seven billion mobile devices and ‘things’ in 6 continents connected to over 9,700+ connections of which 800+ are direct operator connections. Infobip was established in 2006 and is led by its co-founders, CEO Silvio Kutić, Roberto Kutić and Izabel Jelenić.

Recent award wins include:

Infobip ranked an Established Leader in the Juniper Research Conversational AI Leaderboard (Feb 2025)Infobip named a CPaaS Leader for the third time in the IDC MarketScape (Feb 2025)Infobip named one of the top CPaaS providers in Metrigy’s CPaaS MetriRank Report (Dec 2024)Infobip named number one among Established Leaders in RCS Business Messaging in Juniper Research’s RCS Business Messaging Competitor Leaderboard 2024 (Nov 2024)Infobip recognized as the number one provider in the AIT Fraud Prevention market by Juniper Research (Oct 2024)Infobip named a Leader in the Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Communications Platform as a Service (CPaaS) 2024 for the second year running (June 2024)Infobip named to Fast Company’s Annual List of the World’s Most Innovative Companies (March 2024)Omdia Ranks Infobip as Leader for the second year running in its CPaaS Universe Report (Nov 2023)

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ProPhotonix Launches New Cost-Effective, High-Performance Multispectral LED Line Light

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ProPhotonix is pleased to announce the launch of its COBRA NX MultiSpec designed to deliver tunable multispectral light for cost-sensitive applications. The new COBRA NX MultiSpec is a pioneering multispectral line light offering all of the benefits of a tunable multispectral light, specifically engineered for applications where performance and budget must align.

BOSTON, April 29, 2025 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — ProPhotonix Limited, a designer and manufacturer of laser diode modules and LED illumination systems with operations in Ireland and the United Kingdom, part of the Exaktera group, is pleased to announce the launch of its COBRA NX MultiSpec designed to deliver tunable multispectral light for cost-sensitive applications.

“Our new multispectral line light represents a major leap forward in making multispectral lighting more accessible. A solution that is both powerful and cost-effective.”

The new COBRA NX MultiSpec is a pioneering multispectral line light offering all of the benefits of a tunable multispectral light, specifically engineered for applications where performance and budget must align. Built on a modular platform, the COBRA NX MultiSpec is available in four standard configurations – RGB, RGB-IR (855nm), RGB-White(3500K), and RGB-SWIR (1150mn, 1450nm) each designed to address a broad range of multispectral imaging applications including food sorting, print inspection, and pharmaceutical analysis. The advanced line light offers discrete control of individual wavelengths allowing the user to select the optimum intensities, maximizing the signal-to-noise ratio for their application.

Building on the success of the award-winning COBRA MultiSpec platform, the innovative COBRA NX MultiSpec has a market-leading compact, modular form factor. Available from 300mm and with unmatched optical options, it is configurable for a wide range of applications. Chip-on-board LED technology coupled with superior optical design, delivers intense and uniform multispectral illumination at the optimal price-performance ratio. Packed with functionality, COBRA NX MultiSpec also offers on-board Ethernet control.

COBRA NX MultiSpec will reduce the cost of entry for multispectral imaging applications. When paired with multispectral cameras from leading manufacturers the cost of a multispectral system can be dramatically reduced, enabling new applications to benefit from the many advantages of multispectral imaging. This innovative multispectral solution delivers an exceptional performance-to-cost ratio.

“Our new multispectral line light represents a major leap forward in making multispectral lighting more accessible,” said Simon Stanley, Director of Technology, Exaktera LED group “As multispectral imaging continues to evolve, the need for high-performance LED line lights continues to grow. The COBRA NX MultiSpec addresses this need with a solution that is both powerful and cost-effective.”

For more information, visit: https://www2.prophotonix.com/COBRA-NX-MultiSpec

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ProPhotonix Limited

Simon Stanley,

Director of Technology, Exaktera LED Group

Tel: +353(0) 21 5001313

sales@prophotonix.com

About ProPhotonix

ProPhotonix Limited is a high-technology designer and manufacturer of diode-based laser modules and LED systems for industry-leading OEMs and medical equipment companies. In addition, the Company distributes premium diodes for Ushio, Osram, QSI, Panasonic, and Sony. The Company serves a wide range of markets including the machine vision, industrial inspection, security, and medical markets. ProPhotonix has offices and subsidiaries in the U.S., Ireland, U.K., and Europe. For more information about ProPhotonix and its innovative products, visit the Company’s website at www.prophotonix.com.

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ProPhotonix Sales, ProPhotonix, 1 603 893 8778, sales@prophotonix.com, www.prophotonix.com

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