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Lumino, lightening up the world of secure multi-party computation

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New digital era, new demand of security

With the advent of the era of big data, the leakage and abuse of personal privacy data are common, which not only disturbs the normal market order, but also seriously restricts the innovation and development of the digital economy. In recent years, many countries have carried out relevant legislation of digital economy and data governance, which makes the legal requirements of personal privacy data more rigorous, and the supervision system is becoming increasingly strict. The various online scenarios led by the Covid-19 not only bring convenience to our life, but also cause a lot of security demand of data protection

Therefore, the data producers, such as government agencies, operators, platforms, are constantly raising the legal standards of storage, transmission and transaction. It has brought a problem to the data owners: how can fully utilize the data resource endowment to create business profits and social value, meanwhile ensure that the data privacy is protected in accordance with supervision provisions? The real demand behind the problem is bound to give birth to new technologies. The combination of blockchain and secure multi-party computation provides a new solution for breaking the “data island”, ensuring data security and releasing data value.

Recently, as the leader in the global blockchain industry, PlatON has started a new journey in the construction of privacy computation infrastructure, launching the secure multi-party computation ceremony—— Lumino. Lumino aims to create system parameters in a decentralized way, which could help build a real community-based, open-source blockchain ecosystem and ensure the underlying security of the main network and the reliability of future digital applications.

The “chemical reaction” of blockchain and secure multi-party computation

To understand the essence of Lumino, we need to understand the blockchain and secure multi-party computation. Blockchain is a technical solution that does not rely on a third party and a network that stores, verifies, transmits and communicates through its own distributed nodes. The core problems it solves are network decentralization, data consistency and tamper-prevent. Secure multi-party computation is to solve the problem of privacy protection among a group of mutual distrusted participants. It should ensure the independence, correctness decentralization and do not disclose the data to other participants. Secure multi-party computation was firstly proposed by professor Yao Qizhi, who is a Chinese computer scientist and the winner of Turing prize. Since 2010, the development of executable general compiler makes its concept gradually well-known.

It can be seen that both blockchain and multi-party security computation are technologies dealing with data interaction between a group of participants according to specific rules. However, blockchain is mainly used to verify the correctness of the calculation, and the purpose is to achieve the consistent recognition of the results and prevent the results from being tampered with; the purpose of secure multi-party computation (MPC) is to get specific results in the case of data confidentiality, and emphasis on privacy protection in data share situation.

When secure multi-party computation encounters blockchain, the integration has become a technology trend that attracts much attention. Due to the different traits of blockchain and multi-party security computation, they are not exclusive and can complement each other. Blockchain can improve its ability of data confidentiality by using secure multi-party computation to adapt to complex environments; while secure multi-party computation can complete redundant computation with the help of blockchain to obtain verifiable and unique results.

The combination of MPC and blockchain is ultimately to meet the more complex and changeable real needs, especially for various environments of data exchange and sharing. For example, secure multi-party computation can realize key management in the blockchain wallet, and divide the management right of assets reasonably to reduce the risk of single key loss. It can also realize the cross-domain access of EHR data. Based on personal digital identity infrastructure, hospital A could apply for data access to hospital B by obtaining the patient’s authorization, which does not need directly return the patient’s medical record data. It would meet the dual goals of diagnosis needs and privacy protection.

New practice in privacy protection——PlatON & Lumino

Secure multi-party computation is essentially a solution for data security. It is consisted of cryptographic technologies such as obfuscation circuit, secret sharing, homomorphic encryption, etc. PlatON has already realized the layout in these fileds. The key to secure multi-party computation is to use zero knowledge proof to prove that there is no leakage, which is also the key to Lumino.

Most of the existing efficient zero-knowledge proof algorithms need to create system parameters in a centralized way, so the third party who creates the parameters may forge proofs to destroy the underlying security of the main network. Lumino aims to generate the system parameters of the zero-knowledge proof through secure multi-party computation. In this process, the parameters are generated by members altogether, so they will not be obtained or tampered by a single party. This also constitutes the cornerstone of the subsequent privacy protection application. Only when the activity held safely, the subsequent decentralized application will be more secure.

This ceremony is PlatON’s latest practice in the field of privacy protection, and Lumino’s goal is to link the world’s cryptographic geeks to build a global privacy computation infrastructure. In the future community-based and open-source blockchain ecosystem, every participant is an important node, and every participation will make the underlying network more secure. Therefore, this is not only an activity, but also a collective wisdom full of ritual sense. PlatON will also take this opportunity to realize the vision of building infrastructure in the digital era, and make every effort to be the best practitioner in the field of privacy security.

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Technology Leader Chintan Sanghavi Drives Practical Generative AI in Regulated Industries

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New York, New York, United States, 16th Apr 2026 – Chintan Sanghavi, a senior technology leader with over 25 years of experience in enterprise technology, artificial intelligence, and cloud computing, is advancing practical approaches to implementing generative AI across advertising and highly regulated industries. Currently serving as a Lead Solutions Architect at Amazon Ads, Chintan focuses on bridging the gap between conceptual AI innovation and scalable, production-ready systems.

With a career spanning financial services, advertising technology, and cloud architecture, Chintan has worked extensively on designing large-scale systems that balance innovation with compliance requirements. His work includes developing AI strategies, reference architectures, and frameworks used by organizations to deploy solutions that meet stringent regulatory and operational standards.

Chintan’s professional background includes leadership roles at a major global investment bank, where he architected high-performance data platforms handling millions of transactions daily and contributed to machine learning applications in financial operations. Prior to that, he worked in enterprise architecture roles delivering mission-critical systems with advanced technology stacks.

At Amazon, Chintan has led initiatives that integrate generative AI into advertising and financial services’ ecosystems, including the development of strategies and architectural frameworks supporting dozens of global partners and thousands of customers. His work emphasizes scalable design, governance, and the responsible deployment of AI technologies. 

In parallel with his professional work, Chintan is currently developing a book focused on the application of generative AI in advertising. The book explores practical use cases, architectural approaches, and implementation pathways designed to help technology leaders move from conceptual ideas to working prototypes and production systems. 

Targeted at CTOs, solutions architects, product managers, and developers, the publication aims to provide actionable insights into leveraging generative AI for innovation while addressing challenges such as scalability, compliance, and system design. The manuscript is currently in the feedback stage, with a planned release timeline in late April to early May. 

Chintan’s broader body of work includes technical workshops, guidance packages, and published articles that have reached tens of thousands of professionals globally. His contributions focus on simplifying complex technological challenges and enabling organizations to adopt advanced capabilities such as large language models, vector databases, and AI-driven automation.

A key theme throughout Chintan’s work is the democratization of advanced technology. By creating reusable frameworks and scalable solutions, he aims to enable organizations of varying sizes to adopt AI capabilities effectively. His approach integrates technical depth with practical implementation strategies, particularly in environments where regulatory requirements are critical.

Looking ahead, Chintan plans to expand his work through additional publications, industry engagements, and continued development of frameworks that accelerate AI adoption across sectors including financial services, healthcare, and advertising.

“Effective innovation comes from simplifying complexity and focusing on real-world impact,” Chintan notes. “The goal is to create solutions that are not only technically sound but also scalable, accessible, and aligned with the needs of organizations operating in complex environments.”

For more information about Chintan Sanghavi’s work, upcoming book release, and insights on generative AI implementation, visit his LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chintansanghavi/ or follow his latest updates and publications online.
 

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Ian Fincher, CPA, of New Orleans on Accurate Financial Reporting in Owner-Operated Businesses

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  • Licensed Louisiana CPA and Senior Auditor discusses reconciliations, documentation quality, and practical financial-statement understanding in small-business environments across the New Orleans area

New Orleans, Louisiana, 16th April 2026, ZEX PR WIRE — Ian Fincher, CPA, is a licensed Louisiana Certified Public Accountant and Senior Auditor based in New Orleans, Louisiana. He holds Louisiana CPA License No. CPA.0029782, originally issued on February 21, 2024, and currently active through December 31, 2026. His public accounting background includes financial statement audit, review, and compilation engagements involving small businesses, owner-operated companies, family-owned organizations, and closely held entities across a range of industries in the greater New Orleans area.

Owner-operated businesses are a central part of the New Orleans economy. Restaurants, construction companies, professional services firms, real estate operations, and retail businesses often operate with lean accounting environments where financial statement quality depends on whether transactions are recorded accurately, accounts are reconciled consistently, and supporting documentation is maintained well enough to produce reliable reporting.

What Makes Small-Business Engagement Work Different

Financial statement engagement work involving smaller businesses often differs from larger-entity work because the owner is closely involved in daily operations, financial decisions, or both. In many of these environments, accounting records are maintained in QuickBooks Online or QuickBooks Desktop, and the reliability of the financial statements depends on the quality of day-to-day bookkeeping and review.

Fincher’s engagement background in New Orleans and Metairie, Louisiana, includes reviewing records maintained in QuickBooks, assessing whether chart-of-accounts structures produce useful financial information, and evaluating whether transactions have been classified properly. In smaller business environments, recurring issues can include misclassified expenses, unreconciled bank accounts, transactions recorded in the wrong period, and informal recordkeeping practices that make accurate financial reporting harder to achieve.

Fincher’s background includes identifying these types of issues during engagement work and supporting the adjusting journal entries, reclassifications, reconciliations, and schedules needed to bring accounting records into alignment with financial statement presentation requirements.

Financial Statements, Cash Flow, and the Owner’s Financial Picture

For smaller organizations, financial statement accuracy is often tied directly to the owner’s ability to understand what is happening in the business. A financial statement built on unreconciled accounts, misclassified transactions, or outdated records can distort the financial picture in ways that affect both internal decisions and external reporting needs.

His public accounting background includes preparing financial statements and supporting related footnotes and disclosures, performing bank and account reconciliations, reviewing general ledger activity for misclassifications and errors, and maintaining fixed asset, amortization, intercompany, and other supporting schedules used in engagement work and financial reporting preparation.

A central issue in small-business reporting is the distinction between profitability and cash flow. A business can appear profitable on paper while still facing cash pressure if receivables, debt service, or the timing of payments are not clearly understood. Fincher’s dual academic background in accounting and economics informs how he evaluates that relationship and how financial statements can be read in a more practical business context.

Industry Breadth Across the New Orleans Area

At Ericksen Krentel CPAs and Consultants in New Orleans and Wegmann Dazet in Metairie, Louisiana, Fincher’s engagement work has involved small and mid-market businesses in sectors including manufacturing, construction, restaurants, professional services, real estate, and technology. That experience has also included specialty environments such as franchise businesses, multi-location operations, and multi-entity organizations with intercompany accounting considerations.

Fincher’s professional experience also includes work across major balance sheet and income statement categories, including cash, accounts receivable, inventory, prepaids, leases, property and equipment, investments, accounts payable, debt, accrued expenses, payroll, direct costs, cost of goods sold, operating revenue and expenses, interest revenue and expense, and equity. That account-level exposure supports a fuller understanding of how day-to-day accounting discipline affects year-end reporting quality.

Education and Professional Background

Fincher earned a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from the University of New Orleans, College of Business Administration, and a Bachelor of Science in Economics from Louisiana State University, E.J. Ourso College of Business. His economics background informs how he evaluates business conditions, financial trends, and whether reported results appear consistent with the surrounding operating environment. He is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Society of Louisiana Certified Public Accountants.

“Clear financial reporting starts with disciplined accounting records,” said Ian Fincher. “When reconciliations, schedules, and supporting documentation are maintained consistently, financial statements become more useful for understanding what is actually happening in the business and where closer attention may be needed.”

Fincher is based in New Orleans, Louisiana. To learn more about his professional background, visit ianfincher.com.

About Ian Fincher

Ian Fincher, CPA, is a licensed Louisiana Certified Public Accountant and Senior Auditor based in New Orleans, Louisiana. His public accounting background includes financial statement audit, review, and compilation engagements involving small businesses, owner-operated companies, nonprofits, and government entities across the greater New Orleans area. He has worked at Ericksen Krentel CPAs and Consultants in New Orleans and Wegmann Dazet in Metairie, Louisiana, with engagement experience spanning industries including manufacturing, construction, restaurants, professional services, real estate, and technology. He holds Louisiana CPA License No. CPA.0029782, issued February 21, 2024, active through December 31, 2026. He earned a B.S. in Accounting from the University of New Orleans and a B.S. in Economics from Louisiana State University. He is a member of the AICPA and the Society of Louisiana CPAs.

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Design Without Borders: How VakkerLight Is Redefining Global Access to High-End Lighting

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Chicago, IL, 15th April 2026, ZEX PR WIRE — There was a time when great design was tied to geography.

If you wanted access to high-end lighting, you went where it lived, Milan, Paris, New York. You worked with local showrooms, relied on trade connections, and navigated long lead times to bring those pieces into your space.

That model no longer holds.

Today, design moves globally, instantly. And companies like VakkerLight are helping redefine what it means to access, produce, and deliver high-end lighting in a connected world.

The End of Geographic Exclusivity

The internet didn’t just change how products are sold, it changed who has access to them.

Design that was once limited to architects and industry insiders is now available to homeowners, small business owners, and independent designers around the world. Inspiration travels faster. Expectations rise.

But access alone isn’t enough. The real challenge is delivering that level of design quality consistently, across borders, without compromising on materials, craftsmanship, or experience.

This is where companies like VakkerLight are setting a new standard.

Global Sourcing, Unified Vision

Modern lighting production is inherently global. Materials, components, and expertise come from different regions, each contributing something specific to the final product.

The challenge is not sourcing, it’s coherence.

Without a strong design vision and tight operational control, globally sourced products can feel fragmented. Inconsistent finishes, mismatched components, and uneven quality are common pitfalls.

VakkerLight addresses this by maintaining a centralized design philosophy while coordinating a global supply network. The result is lighting that feels cohesive and intentional, regardless of where its components originate.

Logistics as a Design Discipline

Shipping a lighting fixture is not simple. Fixtures are fragile, often complex, and require careful handling from factory to final installation.

Delays, damage, and miscommunication can quickly erode the value of even the best-designed product.

This is why logistics has become an extension of design itself. The experience of receiving and installing a fixture is part of how the product is perceived.

VakkerLight supports its global reach with regional warehousing and streamlined distribution systems, ensuring that products arrive efficiently and reliably, a critical factor for both residential customers and large-scale commercial projects.

Serving Both Individuals and Industry

One of the defining characteristics of modern lighting brands is their ability to serve multiple audiences simultaneously.

A homeowner selecting a single pendant for a dining room has different needs than a developer sourcing hundreds of fixtures for a hotel or multi-unit project. Yet both expect the same level of quality, consistency, and service.

VakkerLight operates across this spectrum, offering scalable solutions that meet the demands of individual buyers while supporting the complexity of professional design and construction projects.

Consistency at Scale

Scaling design is difficult.

As companies grow, maintaining quality becomes more challenging. Production increases, supply chains expand, and the margin for error widens.

The brands that succeed are those that build systems capable of maintaining consistency, not just in the product itself, but in the entire customer experience.

For VakkerLight, this means integrating design, manufacturing, and logistics into a cohesive operation where each stage reinforces the next.

A New Global Design Economy

We are entering a phase where design is no longer defined by location, but by access, execution, and reliability.

Consumers expect to discover a product online, understand its quality, and receive it without friction, regardless of where they are. Designers expect partners who can deliver custom or large-scale solutions across borders without compromising timelines.

This is the new standard.

VakkerLight is part of a growing group of companies meeting that expectation, combining global reach with design integrity to make high-end lighting more accessible than ever before.

Where It’s Going

The future of lighting is not just about better products. It’s about better systems.

Systems that connect design to manufacturing. Manufacturing to logistics. Logistics to customer experience.

As these systems become more refined, the gap between local and global design will continue to shrink. What will matter is not where a product comes from, but how well it is conceived, made, and delivered.

In that landscape, companies like VakkerLight are not just participating, they are helping define what comes next.

To learn more visit: https://vakkerlight.com/pages/contact-us

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