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LONDON, Dec. 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Squawka today announced the Squawka Value Index, a data-driven ranking of the best-value signings from the 2025 summer transfer window, comparing each player’s early-season on-pitch output against their transfer fee.

Key Findings

The Squawka team has put together a Squawka Value Index, ranking the best-value signings of the 2025 summer transfer window based on their performances in relation to their transfer fees. Our formula shows that Liverpool’s Florian Wirtz has been the league’s worst-value signing so far, with no goals or assists to his name despite a €125m price tag. In contrast, Manchester City’s Rayan Cherki, who joined for a fraction of the price, has been the best-value signing with five assists and a goal in just 399 minutes of Premier League action.

• Best value to date: Rayan Cherki (Manchester City) — 5 assists + 1 goal in 399 minutes; exceptional contribution relative to reported fee.
• Lowest value to date: Florian Wirtz (Liverpool) — no goals or assists so far versus a €125m transfer fee.
• Honorable Mention: Robin Roefs (Sunderland) — immediate impact post-move from the Eredivisie at €10.5m.
• Additional standouts and risers identified across multiple positions, with younger signings generally trending toward higher value relative to fee.

Methodology

• The Squawka Value Index compares early-season contribution (including goals, assists and minutes played) with the player’s reported transfer fee to assess value generated so far.
• Scope: Players signed in the 2025 summer window who have featured in the 2025/26 Premier League season to date.
• Figures reflect matches played as of publication date; publicly reported transfer fees are used for consistency.
• A sensible minimum minutes threshold is applied to reduce noise from extremely small samples.

Comment

“Fans obsess over transfer fees, but value is about what you deliver on the pitch,” said Tom Dutton, Head of Content at Squawka. “The Squawka Value Index spotlights signings who are already outperforming their price tags — and flags those whose impact hasn’t yet matched the investment.”

Read the Full Analysis

Explore the full Value Index and player-by-player notes here: Squawka Value Index 2025/26 — Best-value Premier League signings so far.

About Squawka

Squawka is a football media brand delivering news, data-driven analysis, live statistics and features across the Premier League, Champions League, and major global competitions.

Contact: [email protected]

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Cabling Installation & Maintenance has recognized Patton’s CopperLink® CL-SFP Ethernet Extender as among the structured cabling industry’s most innovative cabling and communications technology products for 2025.

CopperLink^®… Going the Distance!

“I would like to congratulate Patton on their gold-level honoree status.”

Patrick McLaughlin
Chief Editor
Cabling Installation & Maintenance

GAITHERSBURG, Md., Dec. 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Patton—world-renowned US manufacturer of networking and communications technology—announced today that its CopperLink^® CL-SFP “world’s smallest” Ethernet Extender has won the 2025 Innovators Award from Cabling Installation & Maintenance Magazine.

The CL-SFP Ethernet Extender is celebrated among the most innovative products introduced in the year 2025.

Judges. An esteemed and experienced panel of senior third-party expert judges from the cabling community recognized Patton as a gold-level honoree.

“On behalf of Cabling Installation & Maintenance Innovators Awards, I would like to congratulate Patton on their gold-level honoree status,” said Patrick McLaughlin, Chief Editor at Cabling Installation & Maintenance.

Criteria. The judging panel evaluated award applications based on such criteria as innovation, value, sustainability, collaboration, and impact.

“This competitive program allows Cabling Installation & Maintenance to celebrate and recognize the most innovative products, projects, technologies, and programs impacting the industry,” McLaughlin explained.

Innovative. Patton’s innovative new CopperLink CL-SFP Ethernet Extender delivers high-speed, long-range Ethernet connectivity (up to 20,000 feet) over existing copper infrastructure.

“We are honored to accept the Innovators Award from Cabling Installation and Maintenance,” said Gary Portellas, Patton’s Sr. Product Manager for Connectivity. “Patton has been miniaturizing communication technologies for decades. The new CL-SFP is the smallest form factor Ethernet Extender ever.”

Capabilities. The CL-SFP is a Small Form-factor Pluggable (SFP) Ethernet extender that seamlessly integrates with routers, Ethernet switches, and media converters. The device extends Ethernet connections up to 3.8 miles (6.2 Km) over installed copper twisted pair—and achieves speeds up to 18 Mbps.

First to Market. Since creating the first Ethernet extender in the 1990s, Patton has brought dozens of SFP modules to market including Ethernet-over-Fiber, VoIP Gateways, Cyber Security Data Diodes, T1/E1 Pseudowires, ST2110 Video Gateways, and now the CopperLink SFP Ethernet-over-Copper module.

For more information about the CopperLink CL-SFP, go to patton.com/ethernet-extender/cl-sfp.

In related news, Patton recently achieved NIST SP 800-171 and CMMC Level 2 compliance, assuring stakeholders the company is committed and equipped to manage sensitive government data securely and responsibly.

About Cabling Installation & Maintenance

For 32 years, Cabling Installation & Maintenance has provided useful, practical information to professionals responsible for the specification, design, installation, and management of structured cabling systems serving enterprise, data-center, and other environments. These professionals are challenged to stay informed of constantly evolving standards, system design and installation approaches, product and system capabilities, technologies, as well as applications that rely on high-performance structured cabling systems. Our editors synthesize these complex issues into multiple information products. This portfolio of information products provides concrete detail that improves the efficiency of day-to-day operations and equips cabling professionals with the perspective that enables strategic planning for networks’ optimum long-term performance.

About Patton

Patton is a world-renowned US manufacturer of networking and communications technology, products, and services. Patton produces a broad selection of technology solutions built on VoIP, Ethernet extension, wireless communication, and fiber-optic products. Founded in 1984 and headquartered in Gaithersburg, MD, USA, Patton has a strong global presence with a reputation for delivering innovative and reliable solutions to a diverse customer base. Let’s Connect!

Media Contact: Glendon Flowers | +1 301 975 1000 | [email protected]

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JINAN, China, Dec. 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Federal infrastructure outlays and private-sector capital spending are fueling new growth in North American structural steel. Bodor Laser’s integrated profile-processing solution — the U3000 and the Hicut Fiber Laser Cutter — is enhancing fabrication efficiency and precision for manufacturers across the region.

Bodor Hicut Professional Profile Fiber Laser Cutting Machine

Conventional I- and H-beam workflows are complex and prone to positioning errors, especially with intricate patterns. Bodor’s solution unifies hole-making, beveling, notching, marking, and cutting into one automated cycle supporting continuous cutting, loading, and unloading. With Tekla® integration and Intelligent Deviation-Correction Positioning, the system reproduces design details with high accuracy, ensuring smooth on-site assembly.

1. U3000 Professional Multi-task Fiber Laser Cutting Machine

The U3000 processes profiles, sheets, and tubes within a single machine. With a maximum processing length of 110.24 inches, multiple worktables can be added for uninterrupted loading, cutting, and unloading.

Key functions:

• Profile cutting for standard and irregular structural steel
• Sheet cutting for holes, straight cuts, and bevels
• Tube cutting for hole-making, beveling, intersection and through-cuts
• Optional steel base for flexible installation

2. Hicut Professional Profile Fiber Laser Cutting Machine

Engineered for automated I-beam and H-beam fabrication, the Hicut integrates loading, hole-making, notching, beveling, cutting, and unloading without manual intervention.

Highlights:

• Rapid loading (<20 seconds) with intelligent zoning that groups workpieces by length
• One-pass lock notching with optimal standoff; no secondary grinding required
• Five-axis linkage and 180° reciprocating laser-head movement enabling full-angle, high-precision cuts

Both machines are deployed by structural-steel manufacturers across North America for infrastructure, machinery, and shipbuilding applications. Their performance and responsive service have earned strong customer recognition.

As of 2024, Bodor has led global fiber-laser sales for six consecutive years(Shenzhen Forward Research Institute, Sales Records of Laser Cutting Machines with 1000W and Above from 2019 to 2024, Consecutively for Six Years). Its core components—Bodor Laser (laser source), Bodor Thinker (control system), and Bodor Genius (cutting head)—carry a five-year warranty. In North America, Bodor continues expanding its service team and strengthening local spare-parts inventory to support manufacturers. A Bodor representative noted that the company will keep advancing laser-processing technology while reinforcing its service network to better meet regional demand.

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Contacts
Dennis Wang
[email protected]
Bodor Laser Inc.
www.bodor.com

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Trailer and series launch in January 2026; social-first distribution to be followed with a proprietary app experience

The Golden Pear Affair

The Golden Pear Affair

The trailer for Native’s “The Golden Pear Affair” will premiere in January 2026, with the series launching shortly thereafter across leading social platforms, before expanding to a proprietary app experience. Viewers can expect a thrilling adventure-romance that elevates the vertical series experience while staying true to Native’s authentic voice. Starring Nick Ritacco and Aloyna Real, two leading microdrama actors with significant fan bases, the story explores themes of self discovery, travel, adventure, love and recognizing your own worth. The initial rollout will focus on North America and aligns with Native’s newest limited edition collection which will be available on nativecos.com and Target starting in late December 2025. This collection – Global Flavors – features fragrances inspired by locations from around the globe to take you on an indulgent adventure without having to leave your shower or bathroom. These scents and Native’s commitment to clean formulas, inspired the film’s overall plot line and key moments taking you on a whirlwind romantic adventure.

Bringing together Native, P&G Studios, and Pixie USA, dentsu Entertainment shaped the project across creative and development to tell a story that brings to life Native’s charismatic brand personality and its clean and effective beauty products—all centered around the brand’s message that you deserve better, you deserve clean products that actually work.

Microdamas–a.k.a. vertical mini-series–have rapidly evolved into a global entertainment phenomenon, projected to generate $11B in global revenue in 2025, with the U.S. emerging as the largest market outside of China. This surge underscores the format’s scale, opportunity and momentum.

Dentsu is not just participating, it’s shaping the future of this space, with Dentsu Ventures recently investing in innovators like Emole, a short drama app developer, reinforcing a commitment to next-generation storytelling platforms. This strategic investment complements dentsu Entertainment’s integrated approach to branded content and IP development, positioning dentsu as a leading player in the creator economy and vertical video formats. This project is the latest in dentsu Entertainment and P&G Studio’s ongoing partnership having co-released numerous original content pieces including the “Culture of Winning: Polynesian Football Pride” documentary earlier this year, and the Sports Emmy-nominated “The Cost of Winning” docu-series.

Quotes

“At P&G Studios, we’re dedicated to enhancing how consumers engage with our brands,” said Anna Saalfeld, Head of P&G Studios. “This microsoap showcases our commitment to innovation as we strive to delight consumers while fueling growth for Native. By blending classic brand storytelling with the ever-evolving landscape of mobile entertainment, we’re honoring the soap opera format P&G helped pioneer and optimizing it for a vertical, social-first world.”

“We’re excited to bring Native into the world of entertainment with this ‘microsoap’ series inspired by our Global Flavors collection. Just like our scents take you on a journey around the world, without leaving your bathroom, this series follows characters on their own adventure of self-discovery and confidence. We’re always looking for innovative ways to meet our consumers where they are, and this social-first series is the perfect format for storytelling. It’s the perfect canvas to showcase how the right scent can be transformative—whether you’re exploring new places or finding yourself. We can’t wait for viewers to spot the fun nods to the collection woven throughout the storyline,” said Chris Talbott, Native CEO.

“Dentsu has always stood for innovation, finding new ways to reach audiences and connecting brands through fandom,” said Geneva Wasserman, global EVP of Entertainment IP Strategy & Investment, dentsu. “Microdramas are taking the world by storm, and extending dentsu’s position in this rapidly growing format in partnership with the incredible teams at P&G and Pixie USA, is a natural fit. Brands like Native are making fast moves, committing to short, intense production cycles and testing out new ways to reach their customers – they are the gold standard in ambitious brand content.”

“Microdramas are the natural evolution of the soap opera, a format pioneered by P&G decades ago,” said Jonas Barnes, Founder of Pixie USA, a microdrama Studio for Brands with Headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia. “Now, we’re proud to carry that torch into a new era with Native—one of the most innovative brands in hair and personal care. Together, we’re defining the future of entertainment-led marketing.”

About Native

Founded in 2015, Native is a personal care company that makes clean and effective products from naturally derived ingredients, including deodorant, body wash, body lotion, hand soap, toothpaste, shampoo, and conditioner. For more information, visit www.nativecos.com or you can follow Native on TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn.

About P&G Studios

P&G Studios develops and produces powerful stories and compelling narratives, to foster relevant connections where P&G brands fit naturally. P&G Studios has been a driving force behind projects like Beyond the Gates (CBS), Culture of Winning: Polynesian Football Pride (Tubi), Oscar ® Shortlisted Coded: The Hidden Love of J.C. Leyendecker (Paramount+), A Radical Act: Renee Montgomery (Roku), Fair Play (Hulu), TIME Women of the Year, the powerful Queen Collective Films (BET), and the launch of the Seneca Women’s Podcast Network. P&G Studios, in addition to being one of the strongest portfolios of trusted, quality, leadership brands, is one of the many innovative ways the Procter & Gamble Company serves consumers around the world. Please visit http://www.pg.com for the latest news and information about P&G and its brands.

About dentsu Entertainment

Dentsu Entertainment is the specialist entertainment division of dentsu, and part of the global dentsu Sports & Entertainment practice. Dedicated to developing, financing, producing, and marketing content that creates cultural connections, dentsu entertainment delivers value for audiences, rights holders and brand partners. Its work spans film, TV, anime, gaming, and emerging formats, leveraging innovative commercial models and global creative expertise to shape stories that drive the cultural conversation and resonate across platforms.

Current slate highlights include The Angry Birds Movie: 3 (with Rovio, Flywheel Media, and Paramount Pictures) – releasing January 2027; and Ball Games – an all-new animated feature in partnership with PGA of America and producer John Cohen (Despicable Me, The Angry Birds Movie).

These projects reflect dentsu’s commitment to IP investment and entertainment innovation, connecting fans of world-class content to the brands they love.

About dentsu
Dentsu is an integrated growth and transformation partner to the world’s leading organizations. Founded in 1901 in Tokyo, Japan, and now present in approximately 120 countries and regions, it has a proven track record of nurturing and developing innovations, combining the talents of its global network of leadership brands to develop impactful and integrated growth solutions for clients. Dentsu delivers end-to-end experience transformation (EX) by integrating its services across Media, CXM and Creative, while its business transformation (BX) mindset pushes the boundaries of transformation and sustainable growth for brands, people and society.

Dentsu, Innovating to Impact.

Find out more: www.dentsu.com / www.group.dentsu.com

About Pixie USA

Pixie USA, launched in 2025 and based in Atlanta, is a microdrama studio specializing in premium, brand-friendly vertical storytelling. Founded by producer Jonas Barnes, the studio develops and produces cinematic microdramas with brands embedded directly into the narrative. Positioned at the forefront of Hollywood’s shift toward mobile-native, serialized content, Pixie USA is redefining how audiences engage with entertainment—and how brands become part of the story.

www.pixieusa.com

Contact:
Matt Cross [email protected]

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Major new brand campaign developed with Colin Jost’s No Notes Productions lampoons bad tech and champions the employees who suffer for it

SAN JOSE, Calif., Dec. 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Today, on behalf of employees everywhere, Zoom announced the launch of a major brand campaign developed with Colin Jost’s No Notes Productions lampooning the technology everybody hates and inspiring users to stand up for what they really want. Starring SNL standout Bowen Yang, the “Zoom Ahead” campaign will debut on December 31 during the U.S. College Football Playoffs with the hero spot, I Use Zoom!, which taps into a universal truth — people just want technology that works for them. The campaign will continue with additional high-profile placements, including a Super Bowl pre-show placement on February 8, and will be supported by digital, social, and experiential activations throughout Spring 2026.

The campaign amplifies what users have made clear: Zoom’s AI-first platform beats the alternatives. Q3 FY26 NPS data tells the story: 22,000+ responses with an industry-leading score of 58, and over 70% praising simplicity, 40% citing reliability, and 100% of direct comparisons choosing Zoom Workplace over other tools. This momentum echoes industry recognition, as well: Zoom was recently named a Customers’ Choice in the Gartner^® Peer Insights “Voice of the Customer” report and is one of only two companies positioned in both the UCaaS and CCaaS Magic Quadrants.

“I Use Zoom! resonates with audiences because it humorously delivers a truth familiar to everyone: don’t give us bad tools when Zoom makes work easier,” said Kimberly Storin, Chief Marketing Officer at Zoom. “The ‘Zoom Ahead’ campaign marks the first time we’re officially using ‘Zoom’ as a verb in our advertising. To ‘Zoom’ is already in the popular vernacular and signifies that the platform has become synonymous with getting things done.”

“Of all the virtual meeting options, Zoom definitely has the best brand name. I’ve never said, ‘Let’s do a Teams!’” said Colin Jost, founder of No Notes.

Directed by SNL’s Mike Diva, the spot blends the rebellion of Apple’s 1984 ad and the empowerment of Dead Poets Society into a dramatic uprising against clunky, overengineered tools. While satirizing the corporate monoliths that dictate which tech employees will use, it also celebrates the everyday employee finally standing up for their platform of choice.

“Zoom is no longer just a meetings app; it’s a complete, AI-first workplace platform built for people, not for complexity,” continued Storin. “The evolution of the Zoom platform has been dramatic — we’re leading the next generation of powerful, safe, and secure collaboration tools that are transforming business — and that’s a message people need to hear.”

The Zoom portfolio includes communication (Meetings, Team Chat, Phone), collaboration (Docs, Whiteboard, Tasks), productivity (Calendar, Mail), customer experience (Contact Center), sales & marketing (Webinars, Events, Revenue Accelerator), and AI Companion — all of which are designed to support how people actually work today.

To explore the “Zoom Ahead” campaign, visit www.zoom.com/resources/zoomahead.

About Zoom
Zoom (NASDAQ:ZM) provides the AI-first, open work platform built for human connection and purposefully designed to move conversations to completion. From entrepreneurs to global enterprises, customers choose Zoom to seamlessly collaborate, communicate, and drive outcomes across meetings, chat, phone, contact center, events, and more — all with the built-in assistance of Zoom AI Companion. Founded in 2011, Zoom is headquartered in San Jose, CA. For more information, visit zoom.com.

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Rebecca Bernhard
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RICHARDSON, Texas, Dec. 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Mavenir, the software company building AI-by-design mobile networks, today announced a strong leadership team to accelerate its vision for telco-first, cloud-native, AI-by-design networks. This transformation follows the company’s recent recapitalization and aligns with a refreshed product strategy focused on mobile core, AI-enabled automation, and cloud-native platforms.

New Operating Model Aligned to Strategic Priorities

Successful investment in AI will start with an AI-integrated approach, targeted deployments that solve specific problems with low risk, low disruption, and steady rewards. But it must go beyond using AI as a capability in isolation to augment existing processes. Crucially, it’s about building systems, from day one, to be part of a bigger AI vision of agentic, intent-driven operations, with intelligence everywhere.

Mavenir’s AI roadmap marks the transition from AI-integrated to AI-native networks, a shift that redefines how operators run and monetize their infrastructure. AI-integrated networks apply AI to specific functions, while AI-native networks embed intelligence into the core architecture, enabling full automation, real-time optimization, and industrial-scale monetization.

To streamline execution and advance its AI-integrated to AI-native network roadmap, Mavenir is realigning into two integrated business segments, both with a shared focus on AI automation:

• Packet core, messaging, security
• Voice, radio access technologies

Supported by platform & cloud technologies and business solutions.

This structure brings clearer accountability, sharper customer focus, and faster execution across product lines and R&D.

Strong Senior Leadership Team

As part of the new operating model, Mavenir is appointing several seasoned leaders to key roles effective immediately:

• Uli Dopfer,
  Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
  Brings over 20 years of financial leadership, most recently as CFO of ADTRAN Holdings. Uli will oversee corporate finance, financial operations, long-term strategic planning and Human Resources.
• Dejan Leskaroski,
  Executive Vice President & Chief Revenue Officer (CRO)
  Previously leading Mavenir’s strategic mobile core engagements and product lifecycle management. Dejan will define and drive Mavenir’s global revenue strategy and commercial growth.
• Michael Cooper,
  Executive Vice President & General Manager, Packet Core, Security & Messaging
  Building on Michael’s proven leadership in driving growth for the packet core business unit, his role now expands to encompass packet core, security, and messaging businesses, while also taking on additional responsibility for Mavenir’s Digital Enablement (MDE) R&D.
• Santhosh Kumar,
  Executive Vice President & General Manager, Platform & Cloud
  Following a tenure since 2008 marked by leadership in global IMS and messaging deployments and in platform engineering across the RAN and IMS portfolios. In this role, Santhosh will lead Platform Engineering, Center of Delivery (COD), and global product support with a mandate to advance platform consistency, accelerate cloud transformation, and scale operational efficiency across the company.
• Sachin Karkala,
  Executive Vice President & General Manager, IMS & RAN
  A Mavenir leader for over 18 years, Sachin has driven cloud‑native and AI transformations, advanced network solutions, and large‑scale Open RAN deployments while pioneering innovations in IMS/VoLTE and Wi‑Fi calling. He now assumes the role of EVP & General Manager, IMS & RAN, where he will lead voice and radio access technologies with a mandate to accelerate AI‑native evolution, strengthen R&D performance, and deliver next‑generation solutions for global operators.

• Sandeep Singh,
  Senior Vice President & General Manager, Business Solutions
  Sandeep will be responsible for product marketing across Mavenir’s entire product portfolio. In addition to this expanded role, Sandeep will retain his GM responsibilities for the Digital Enablement (MDE) Business Unit, continuing to drive innovation and growth in business support systems.

Mavenir’s senior leadership team remains strong and collaborative, with Pardeep Kohli (President & CEO), Bejoy Pankajakshan (EVP & Chief Technology & Strategy Officer), BG Kumar (President of Global Operations, Sales Operations & SCMP), Chuck Gilbert (EVP & Chief Legal Officer), Brandon Larson (SVP & GM, Cloud, AI & IMS Business Strategy), and Ilia Abramov (VP & GM, Security) continuing in their current roles. Their steadfast leadership and partnership will provide continuity and support as they work closely with the newly appointed executives to accelerate innovation, strengthen customer focus, and deliver Mavenir’s AI-native network vision.

Leadership Transitions

The company also announces that Terry Hungle, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer; Bahram Jalalizadeh, Executive Vice President and Head of Sales and Marketing; Ashok Khuntia, President of Core Networks; and Anup Mahajan, Senior Vice President of Engineering, will transition from their roles at the end of January 2026. The company extends heartfelt gratitude for their contributions, leadership, and dedication that have shaped Mavenir’s success. Terry will continue as Special Advisor to the Board, and Bahram will remain engaged as a consultant to support ongoing customer programs.

Accelerating Innovation and Customer Value

“Mavenir was the first to deliver cloud-native products and have over 300+ operators serving ~3.5B subscribers. As our customers embrace AI-native networks, we are evolving our operating model to respond with greater speed and clarity,” said Pardeep Kohli, President and CEO. “We are excited to welcome these exceptional leaders to Mavenir. With a strong team and sharper strategic focus, we are well-positioned to deliver innovation and exceptional value for our customers.”

“Mavenir’s commitment to delivering AI-by-design solutions goes hand-in-hand with strengthening relationships with our key customers in mobile core,” said Hubert de Pesquidoux, Executive Chairman and Executive Partner at Siris. “This expanded leadership team brings the expertise necessary to drive our profitable growth agenda and reinforce our position as an industry leader. We look forward to accelerating innovation and delivering sustainable value for all stakeholders.”

Looking Ahead

With a unified operating model, a renewed strategic roadmap, and expanded leadership capacity, Mavenir is positioning itself to lead the industry’s transition from AI-integrated to AI-native networks, delivering the automation, intelligence, and agility operators require in the next era of telecom evolution.

About Mavenir 

Mavenir is enabling intelligent, automated, programmable networks through the development of telco-first, cloud-native, AI-by-design software solutions for mobile operators. The company’s deep telco domain expertise has been proven through deployments with 300+ operators globally in over 120 countries, which together serve more than 50% of the world’s subscribers. Mavenir combines its deep telco experience with the cloud and IT expertise and data science skillsets essential to solving real customer challenges. Its proven software solutions are AI by design, delivering the AI-native future and operators’ evolution to TechCos.

For more information, please visit www.mavenir.com

Mavenir PR Contacts:

Emmanuela Spiteri
[email protected]

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Recognition follows a vote by professional and active traders, highlighting the critical role of execution quality in institutional-grade trading

Christopher Potts, Chief Operating Officer & Chief Technology Officer, EBC Financial Group (UK) Ltd, representing EBC Financial Group to receive the Best Broker for Execution at the Professional Trader Awards 2025 by Holiston Media.

LONDON, Dec. 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — EBC Financial Group (“EBC”) has been named Best Broker for Execution at the Professional Trader Awards 2025, organised by Holiston Media. Now in its sixth year, the programme recognises excellence across 16 categories, with winners determined through a mix of nominations and trader voting.

“At the heart of EBC are trust and respect—values that translate into delivering exceptional service that respects the trade,” said David Barrett, CEO of EBC Financial Group (UK) Ltd. “For professional traders, execution is not just a feature; it is mission-critical. It shapes every aspect of a workflow, from decision-making to risk calibration. This award validates our investment in the infrastructure necessary to create the best possible trading environment.”

High Engagement Reflects Evolving Trader Priorities
Launched initially to spotlight brokers offering professional client accounts, the Professional Trader Awards have expanded to recognise the wider active trading community. Brokers participate in the awards process, and winners are determined by votes from professional, active or prop traders.

Barrett stated, “The voting process demonstrates which service elements traders themselves view as essential. It provides clear insight into how brokers are meeting the operational standards expected by experienced traders.” He added that for EBC Financial Group, being evaluated directly by market participants highlights the firm’s alignment with the high standards required by professional and active traders.

Execution Standards Take Centre Stage at Professional Trader Awards
Holiston Media announced winners across 16 categories, covering execution, trading analysis, account technology, performance tools, trading conditions, risk management, margin structures, education, loyalty initiatives and client relationship services. EBC Financial Group’s recognition in Best Broker for Execution reflects the critical importance of reliable execution for professional and active traders.

Barrett explained, “Execution quality influences every aspect of a trader’s workflow, from decision-making to risk calibration. Being evaluated through a trader-led voting process confirms that our services meet the level of reliability expected by the market.”

EBC’s Building Blocks to Deliver the Best Trading Environment
This recognition reinforces EBC’s commitment to maintaining the highest standards in execution and service as the firm continues to respond to the evolving needs of professional and active traders. EBC introduced a series of platform enhancements in 2025, including expanded multilingual support, smart liquidity routing, and performance upgrades that support execution speeds as low as 20ms. Its proprietary tools, such as the Trading Black Box and Private Room, enhance traders’ control over pricing and execution.

EBC’s recognition as Best Broker for Execution at the Professional Trader Awards 2025 is among the many accolades the platform has received. Other recognitions include the ‘Best CFD Provider’ at the 2025 Online Money Awards, as well as the Most Trusted Broker and Best Trading Platform at the 2025 World Finance Forex Awards.

For more information, visit www.ebc.com.

Disclaimer: This material is for information only and does not constitute a recommendation or advice from EBC Financial Group and all its entities (“EBC”). Trading Forex and Contracts for Difference (CFDs) on margin carries a high level of risk and may not be suitable for all investors. Losses can exceed your deposits. Before trading, you should carefully consider your trading objectives, level of experience, and risk appetite, and consult an independent financial advisor if necessary. Statistics or past investment performance are not a guarantee of future performance. EBC is not liable for any damages arising from reliance on this information.

About EBC Financial Group
Founded in London’s esteemed financial district, EBC Financial Group (EBC) is a global brand known for its expertise in financial brokerage and asset management. Through its regulated entities operating across major financial jurisdictions—including the UK, Australia, the Cayman Islands, Mauritius, and others—EBC enables retail, professional, and institutional investors to access a wide range of global markets and trading opportunities, including currencies, commodities, shares, and indices.

Recognised with multiple awards, EBC is committed to upholding ethical standards, and these subsidiaries are licensed and regulated within their respective jurisdictions. EBC Financial Group (UK) Limited is regulated by the UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA); EBC Financial Group (Cayman) Limited is regulated by the Cayman Islands Monetary Authority (CIMA); EBC Financial Group (Australia) Pty Ltd, and EBC Asset Management Pty Ltd are regulated by Australia’s Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC); EBC Financial (MU) Ltd is authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Commission Mauritius (FSC); EBC Financial Group SA (Pty) Ltd is authorised and regulated by the Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA).

At the core of EBC are a team of industry veterans with over 40 years of experience in major financial institutions. Having navigated key economic cycles from the Plaza Accord and 2015 Swiss franc crisis to the market upheavals of the COVID-19 pandemic. We foster a culture where integrity, respect, and client asset security are paramount, ensuring that every investor relationship is handled with the utmost seriousness it deserves.

As the Official Foreign Exchange Partner of FC Barcelona, EBC provides specialised services across Asia, LATAM, the Middle East, Africa, and Oceania. Through its partnership with United to Beat Malaria, the company contributes to global health initiatives. EBC also supports the ‘What Economists Really Do’ public engagement series by Oxford University’s Department of Economics, helping to demystify economics and its application to major societal challenges, fostering greater public understanding and dialogue.

https://www.ebc.com/

Media Contact:

Susindhraseghar Chandrasekar
Global Public Relations Executive
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Aldric Tinker Toyad
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