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Ahmed Malik Responds to E-Commerce Disillusionment with Infrastructure-First Amazon Investment Model

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Michigan, US, 7th July 2025, ZEX PR WIRE, As the Amazon FBA ecosystem grapples with mounting skepticism, sparked by overpromising “automation gurus,” compliance shutdowns, and unreliable service providers, Ahmed Malik, CEO of Smart Sellers Academy Inc., is stepping forward with a bold alternative. With over $600 million in client-generated revenue and more than 200 Amazon stores under active management, Malik’s vertically integrated model starkly contrasts the flash-and-fade trend that has plagued the e-commerce investment space.

“There’s a reckoning happening in our industry,” says Malik. “People are tired of sales pitches that don’t deliver. What they want now is infrastructure, execution, and measurable outcomes. That’s exactly what we’ve built.”

Malik’s firm, Smart Sellers Academy (SSA), has emerged as one of the only full-stack e-commerce operations platforms offering capital-backed investors a legitimate and scalable way to build passive Amazon income, without the usual hype. While many so-called automation services operate with thin teams and third-party contractors, SSA controls its fulfillment centers in Ontario, California, and Bridgeport, Connecticut. It maintains a global sourcing pipeline spanning Shenzhen, Yiwu, Lahore, Delhi, and Ho Chi Minh City.

This in-house ecosystem allows SSA to offer custom-built Amazon stores tailored to each client’s risk profile, capital base, and income goals. Unlike DIY courses or unreliable “done-for-you” options, SSA takes responsibility for every operational layer, from product sourcing and compliance to logistics and advertising. Many stores managed by SSA now generate between $150K and $400K per month, with profit margins ranging from 25% to 40%.

In recent months, the FBA industry’s credibility problem has come to a head. Multiple exposés have highlighted investor losses from underdelivered store automation packages and poor inventory forecasting. “The narrative that Amazon is a turnkey ATM has finally worn thin,” Malik notes. “It’s not passive unless you’ve built the infrastructure to make it passive.”

SSA’s infrastructure-driven strategy is built on transparency, performance, and protection. Clients receive:

  • Attorney-reviewed partnership agreements and FTC-compliant Franchise Disclosure Documents (FDDs)

  • Escrow-backed capital protection and real-time dashboards

  • Direct access to proprietary supplier networks and product catalogs

  • Fully staffed brand management teams, including sourcing agents, quality control experts, and PPC specialists

Over 40 private-label brands have been launched through SSA’s system, many of which are now cross-listed on Shopify, TikTok Shop, and Walmart Marketplace. SSA’s success rate, achieving profitability within 6–9 months, currently stands at 85%, a figure virtually unheard of in the saturated Amazon services space.

“We don’t sell dreams,” Malik says. “We deliver real logistics, real data, and real results. If we can’t document it, we don’t offer it.”

Malik, who also leads a private equity firm (Xpansion Capital) and a luxury car rental business (Drive Dream Exotics), attributes SSA’s rapid growth to a disciplined, founder-led mindset and a relentless focus on customer outcomes. “Our clients aren’t just investors, they’re partners. Many are doctors, athletes, executives, and public figures who don’t have time for fluff. They need silent-income vehicles with substance.”

He also believes that the era of generic, one-size-fits-all automation is over. SSA stores are custom-built based on the investor’s capital, expectations, and long-term plans. Some enter with $30K; others deploy six figures. In either case, Malik’s team structures the business around sustainable, defensible income, not short-term spikes.

Looking ahead, SSA is developing new systems to support content-driven commerce, a space Malik is especially bullish on. “With platforms like TikTok Shop and Amazon Inspire, creators can build empires overnight, but only if they have the backend to support it. That’s where we come in. We don’t chase virality, we engineer for it.”

In a time when many e-commerce investors are asking, “Who can I really trust?”, Ahmed Malik is inviting scrutiny. SSA publishes video testimonials, store dashboards, and franchise-style business models upfront, with no ambiguity, hidden fees, or bait-and-switch.

“The market is shifting,” Malik says. “People want accountability. They want clarity. They want partners, not pitchmen.” With Smart Sellers Academy, he’s offering all three.

About Ahmed Malik Ahmed Malik is the Founder and CEO of Smart Sellers Academy Inc., a $600M+ Amazon FBA infrastructure firm managing over 200 client stores worldwide. A serial entrepreneur with interests in e-commerce, luxury vehicles, and private equity, Malik is known for his data-driven approach, infrastructure-first mindset, and unshakable focus on transparency and performance.

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Gem Soft Introduces Gem Team: A Secure, AI-Enhanced Unified Communications Platform for Enterprises

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Doha, Qatar, 12th Jan 2026 – Gem Soft, a provider of messaging infrastructure, announces its all-in-one B2B platform Gem Team, addressing fragmented and insecure communication issues. Backed by Gem Soft’s expertise, Gem Team offers unified chat, voice, video, file sharing, and collaboration, secured with ISO 27001 compliance, multi-layer encryption, and data sovereignty via on-premise or cloud deployment.

Amid rising data breaches and regulations, Gem Team includes resilience features: air-gap deployment, granular controls, audit trails, and auto-deletion. Video supports up to 300 participants with screen sharing, call recording, and moderation tools. The user experience includes editable messages, real-time status, unlimited storage, and 24/7 support, depending on the package option.

Standout AI tools: embedded assistants, multi-agent systems, RAG pipelines, fine-tuned LLMs for enterprise tasks. Developed under an SSDLC with penetration testing, Gem Team serves GCC sectors like government, finance, healthcare, and Qatar Vision 2030 initiatives.

Gem Team provides security features and customizable AI for enterprise operations. It enables data sovereignty and innovation.

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Gem Team is an all-in-one B2B platform by Gem Soft that unifies chat, voice, video, file sharing, and collaboration, with strong security (ISO 27001, multi-layer encryption) and flexible deployment for data sovereignty (on-premise or cloud), plus built-in AI tools like assistants, RAG pipelines, and fine-tuned LLMs for enterprise tasks.

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Isilumko Staffing Strengthens Finance and Insurance Recruitment Capabilities for 2026

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Johannesburg, South Africa – As South Africa’s finance and insurance sectors move into 2026, one reality is becoming increasingly clear: recruitment is no longer a support function. It is a material business risk.

In industries shaped by strict regulation, heightened performance pressure and reputational exposure, the cost of hiring mistakes has never been higher. For finance and insurance businesses, people are not only operational assets — they are the frontline of compliance, customer trust and brand credibility.

From contact centres and claims departments to sales, administration and support functions, the quality and reliability of talent directly underpin operational stability. In this environment, partnering with the right recruitment provider is no longer a “nice to have”; it is a strategic safeguard.

The Cost of Hiring Mistakes in High-Risk Environments

Unlike many other sectors, poor hiring decisions in finance and insurance carry layered and far-reaching consequences. A single underqualified or poorly vetted employee can trigger compliance breaches, customer complaints, financial losses and reputational damage that extends well beyond one role or department.

In 2026, these risks are amplified by:

  • Increased regulatory scrutiny and governance expectations
  • More informed consumers with lower tolerance for service failures
  • Intensifying pressure on contact centres to resolve issues faster and at scale
  • Persistently high turnover in entry-level, claims and sales roles

When turnover is high and roles are business-critical, rushed recruitment processes and overstretched internal teams create vulnerability. Hiring becomes reactive, screening quality declines and performance suffers.

Talent Shortages and Turnover Remain Ongoing Challenges

Finance and insurance organisations continue to compete for a limited pool of skilled, dependable talent, particularly in customer-facing and operational roles. Burnout, aggressive poaching and performance pressure have made retention as challenging as attraction.

Internal HR teams are often required to manage compliance, employee relations, performance management and recruitment simultaneously. This frequently results in delayed hiring, reduced screening depth and increased exposure to risk.

This is where a specialist recruitment partner delivers measurable value.

Why Internal Hiring Alone Is No Longer Enough

While internal recruitment teams remain essential, they are rarely structured for high-volume hiring, rapid turnaround or sustained talent pipelining — particularly in high-pressure, regulated environments.

A specialist recruitment agency provides:

  • Dedicated sourcing capacity
  • Pre-screened, role-ready talent pools
  • Industry-specific vetting and compliance processes
  • Speed without compromising on quality

Most importantly, a recruitment partner introduces accountability. Outcomes are measured, delivery is tracked and performance matters.

The Strategic Value of a Specialist Recruitment Partner

In finance and insurance, recruitment should actively reduce risk — not introduce it. A recruitment partner with deep sector expertise can anticipate challenges before they become operational issues.

The right partner does more than fill vacancies. They:

  • Understand compliance and governance requirements
  • Assess candidates beyond CVs, prioritising reliability, integrity and performance
  • Enable scalable hiring during peak demand periods
  • Offer staffing flexibility through contract, temporary and permanent placements

How Isilumko Staffing Supports Finance and Insurance Businesses

Isilumko Staffing partners with finance and insurance organisations to deliver recruitment solutions that prioritise quality, compliance and business continuity.

With proven experience in high-volume, regulated environments, Isilumko Staffing provides:

  • Comprehensive screening and vetting aligned with industry standards
  • Access to pre-qualified talent pools across contact centre, administration, claims and support roles
  • Flexible staffing models that adapt to changing business needs
  • Clear accountability and performance-driven delivery

Guided by values of ownership, integrity and exceptional performance, Isilumko Staffing operates as an extension of its clients’ businesses — not merely a supplier.

Recruitment as Risk Management in 2026

In 2026, finance and insurance organisations can no longer afford recruitment shortcuts. Talent decisions have a direct impact on compliance, customer trust and bottom-line performance.

Choosing a recruitment partner such as Isilumko Staffing is not about outsourcing hiring — it is about strengthening it. With the right partner in place, recruitment becomes a protective layer, enabling organisations to operate with confidence in an increasingly complex landscape.

For more information or to discuss your 2026 recruitment needs, please contact:

Virgilene Moodley
Sales Director – Isilumko Staffing
Phone: 011 267 2920
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Website: www.isilumko.co.za

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Global Web3 Ecosystem Innovation and Application Summit Concludes Successfully in Cyberport, Hong Kong

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From Compliance Consensus to Industrial Implementation, Web3 Officially Enters a New Era of Large-Scale Applications

China, 12th Jan 2026 – On January 5, 2026, the “Global Web3 Ecosystem Innovation & Application Summit” was successfully held at Cyberport Hong Kong. On the day of the summit, Cyberport Hong Kong was bustling with crowds, creating a lively atmosphere. According to statistics, the on-site attendance exceeded a thousand people, attracting blockchain practitioners, investment institution representatives, exchange executives, technical developers, and media professionals from various countries and regions around the world, including China, Hong Kong, China, the United States, Vietnam, South Korea, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, Germany, and Dubai. Such a diverse international lineup fully demonstrates Hong Kong’s strong appeal as a global hub for Web3 innovation, as well as the summit’s extensive influence within the industry.

The event was co-hosted by CoinQ Exchange and U.S.-listed Mega Matrix Inc., with dozens of co-organizers including Atlas, UniOne, VITAKING, MSKE, NoviOne, FHCoin, ZPN, BOHR, and PrimoX. It received special support from over twenty top-tier industry institutions such as Moore Labs, Polaris, Hong Kong Blockchain Association (HKBA), BitMart, Gate, ABCDE Capital, 1inch Network, and HTX Venture. Core blockchain media outlets including ME, Planet Daily, Rhythm BlockBeats, Chain Catcher, PANews, and Foresight News provided in-depth coverage throughout the event, collectively witnessing this feast of intellectual exchange and resource networking.

 

From “Proof of Concept” to “Real World”: The Key Turning Point of Web3

The global digital economy is now entering a new phase of structural transformation. Blockchain and Web3 technologies are moving beyond their early ‘proof-of-concept’ stage, which was primarily driven by technical narratives, and are now addressing core issues such as compliance, efficiency, practical applications, and business sustainability.
Against this backdrop, the Global Web3 Ecosystem Innovation and Application Summit holds significant contemporary relevance. With its core theme ‘Ecosystem Innovation × Practical Applications’, the event clearly signals a key industry trend:
The next phase of Web3 competition will no longer focus on isolated technological breakthroughs, but rather on the contest of systemic industrial capabilities.

 

Important Speech and Speech, Outline the Clear Industrial Context

The opening address at the summit was delivered by Shi Yuhua, an investor at CoinQ exchange. His speech began with an analysis of the industry’s macro cycle, highlighting that Web3 is entering a new phase where compliance capabilities and ecosystem synergy are at the core.

Subsequently, Colin Butler, founder of Mega Matrix Inc. (NASDAQ: MPU), elaborated on the practical logic of how Web3 technology is progressively integrated into mainstream business and financial frameworks from the perspectives of listed companies and global capital markets. This further reinforced the developmental path of Web3 and traditional financial systems, emphasizing their ‘integration rather than opposition.’

Key industry representatives from Hong Kong also contributed practical institutional and industrial insights to the summit.
Thomas Cheung, former National People’s Congress deputy from Hong Kong and partner of Hong Kong Innocent Angel Fund, MH JP

Huo Yuhui, Vice President of the Hong Kong Blockchain Association, elaborated on Hong Kong’s distinctive advantages in the global Web3 landscape, covering policy environment, industrial ecosystem maturity, and international connectivity capabilities.
 

RWA and Compliance Finance: From Hot Topics to Practical Path

Among all topics, RWA (Real-World Assets on the Chain) was undoubtedly one of the most highly discussed areas at this summit.
Tony Tong, CEO of UAEC Dena Trust and founder of HKBA, delivered a presentation on ‘RWA Development Strategies in the Context of Global Compliance Trends,’ which was praised by multiple institutional representatives as ‘both forward-looking and actionable.’
The core argument is that RWA is not merely about digitizing assets, but a systemic endeavor involving legal frameworks, custody mechanisms, clearing systems, and cross-border compliance coordination.
This assessment closely aligns with the observations of multiple institutional investors at the conference, further confirming that RWA is transitioning from conceptual discussions to a stage of scalable implementation.

Roundtable Forum: How Hong Kong Empowers the New Global Web3 Order

The roundtable forum, moderated by Brian Lau—partner at Market Across and ambassador for Solana and Binance—featured insights from institutions including Mega Matrix, Gate, BitMart, and Solana. These discussions underscored the accelerating convergence of technology with traditional sectors like finance, entertainment, and mining, emerging as a pivotal hub for intellectual exchange at the summit. Participants widely acknowledged that Hong Kong is evolving into a unique nexus bridging regulation, capital, and technological innovation, positioning it to serve as a “institutional infrastructure” in the future global Web3 landscape.
 

Project Roadshow: Real Application Becomes Core Competitiveness

A series of Web3 projects showcased their real-world industrial applications. Innovations like BOHR, ZPN privacy public chain, MSKE inscription, NoviOne payment solution, VITAKING’s gold mining asset tokenization, and Unione’s StoreFi ecosystem took turns to demonstrate Web3’s commercial potential across diverse verticals. Keywords such as’ verifiable computing power, ” entertainment RWA, ‘and’ stablecoin payments’ drew significant on-site attention.
Meanwhile, the exhibition showcased projects spanning multiple Web3 sectors including cultural and entertainment industry RWA, privacy-focused public chains, inscription ecosystems, stablecoin payments, StoreFi, and DeFi infrastructure, clearly demonstrating the emergence of a multi-tiered and collaborative industrial ecosystem in Web3.

Web3 officially enters the era of application-driven from Hong Kong

In summary, this Global Web3 Ecosystem Innovation and Application Summit transcends being merely a showcase of technologies or projects—it has evolved into a platform for the industry to collectively articulate its shared vision.
As compliance becomes the prerequisite, application the core, and ecosystem the key, Web3 is rapidly entering a new phase with more tangible anchors and enduring value logic.
Leveraging its institutional strengths, global connectivity, and industrial foundation, Hong Kong is steadily establishing itself as a strategic pivot in the global Web3 landscape.

 

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