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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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SPL VPN Leverages AI to Eliminate Manual Server Selection; Surpasses 2 Million Downloads in Connectivity Pivot

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SINGAPORE, 27th February 2026, ZEX PR WIRE, SPL VPN, a leading provider of digital privacy solutions, today announced a major architectural transformation of its platform, integrating a proprietary AI-driven routing engine designed to eliminate the manual “server search” that has defined the VPN industry for over a decade. The update arrives as the company hits a significant growth milestone, surpassing 2 million global store downloads and maintaining a consistent user base of 500,000 daily active users.

Since its inception in 2018, SPL VPN has focused on the technical nuances of digital routing. This latest shift marks the retirement of traditional, manual server lists in favor of an intelligent, singular “Connect” protocol. By utilizing machine learning to handle complex routing decisions, SPL VPN is positioning itself as a “future-ready” utility in an increasingly automated digital landscape.

The Shift from Infrastructure to Intelligence

While the VPN industry has historically competed on “server counts,” SPL VPN is pivoting toward Zero-Touch Routing. The newly integrated AI engine performs real-time analysis of network congestion, local ISP throttling, and packet loss to construct a custom path for the user.

“The industry has spent years forcing users to navigate a paradox of choice, scrolling through thousands of servers to find a stable connection,” said the Head of Product at SPL. “We believe the future of the internet is an invisible, seamless layer. Our goal is to provide a utility that works efficiently before the user even realizes a connection bottleneck exists.”

Technical Milestones and Industry Impact

The ground-up architectural shift addresses three fundamental challenges in the legacy VPN market:

  • Zero-Touch Efficiency: The AI identifies the most efficient path based on traffic type—optimizing specifically for high-bandwidth activities like 4K streaming and low-latency gaming without user intervention.
  • Predictive Pathing: Unlike reactive services that wait for a connection to drop, SPL’s system anticipates node failures and reroutes traffic preemptively.
  • Adaptive User Experience (UX): A streamlined interface designed for a digital-first audience, removing technical clutter to decrease the time-to-connection.

Eight Years of Strategic Refinement

SPL VPN’s evolution from a traditional privacy tool to an AI-enhanced utility follows eight years of silent refinement and data analysis. By moving away from the “infrastructure race” and focusing on routing intelligence, the company is catering to a modern web where speed and usability are as critical as encryption.

The updated platform reflects SPL’s commitment to making military-grade security accessible to casual users and technical professionals alike. With over half a million daily users already utilizing the service, SPL is demonstrating that the next phase of digital privacy is rooted in automation and effortless connectivity.

About SPL VPN

Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Singapore, SPL VPN is a global advocate for digital privacy and open-web access. By combining advanced encryption standards with cutting-edge AI research, SPL provides millions of users with a faster, safer, and more intuitive way to navigate the internet. With over 2 million downloads, SPL VPN continues to lead the shift toward intelligent, invisible security.

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Faith, Family, and Leadership: How Brent Byng Grounds His Approach to Success

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Navarre, Florida, 27th February 2026, ZEX PR WIRE, In an era when organizations face constant disruption, shifting priorities, and growing demands on leaders, the most effective executives often draw strength from principles that extend beyond the workplace. For Brent Byng, a senior military leader and operations executive with more than 27 years of experience, faith, family, and service form the foundation of a leadership philosophy that has guided him through high-stakes environments, global responsibilities, and enterprise-scale operations.

Byng’s career spans joint special operations, national-level strategic leadership, and enterprise advisory roles. Across each chapter, he has remained grounded in values that emphasize accountability, humility, and responsibility to others. His approach demonstrates how personal principles can strengthen professional performance and provide clarity during complexity.

Leadership Anchored in Purpose

Throughout his career, Brent Byng has led organizations where decisions carried real consequences for people, missions, and outcomes. Whether managing enterprise budgets, advising senior leaders, or overseeing large, distributed teams, he has consistently emphasized purpose as the starting point for effective leadership.

Byng believes that leadership begins with service. This belief shaped his approach to command roles, policy assignments, and advisory positions. Rather than focusing solely on authority or position, he prioritizes stewardship, trust, and long-term impact.

Colleagues describe Byng as a leader who listens carefully, communicates clearly, and acts decisively. His leadership style reflects a balance between discipline and compassion, allowing teams to perform at a high level while remaining grounded in shared values.

Faith as a Source of Discipline and Perspective

Faith plays a central role in Byng’s leadership philosophy. He views faith not as a private compartment but as a source of discipline, reflection, and ethical clarity that informs his decisions.

Throughout decades of service, Byng relied on faith to maintain perspective during demanding assignments and periods of uncertainty. It shaped how he approached responsibility, accountability, and integrity, particularly when operating in environments defined by pressure and ambiguity.

Byng’s faith-based involvement includes participation in leadership formation programs focused on personal growth, responsibility, and service to others. These experiences reinforce principles such as humility, patience, and resilience, qualities that translate directly into effective leadership.

Rather than seeking recognition, Byng emphasizes consistency and character. He believes leaders earn trust through actions over time, guided by values that remain steady regardless of circumstance.

Family as the Foundation of Leadership

Family remains the cornerstone of Byng’s personal and professional life. He credits his family with providing balance, perspective, and motivation throughout his career.

Byng often speaks about leadership as an extension of responsibility learned at home. The lessons of commitment, accountability, and support that define strong families also define strong organizations. He believes leaders who honor family commitments bring greater empathy and stability to their professional roles.

During assignments that required long hours and frequent travel, Byng remained intentional about maintaining family connections. This discipline reinforced his belief that sustainable success requires balance rather than constant sacrifice.

By modeling these priorities, Byng encourages emerging leaders to define success in broader terms. He emphasizes that professional achievement should complement personal values rather than compete with them.

Service Before Self in Practice

Byng’s leadership philosophy reflects the principle of service before self, a value reinforced throughout his military career and carried into his enterprise leadership roles.

As a commander and senior operations leader, Byng prioritized the development and well-being of those he led. He consistently invested time in mentoring, coaching, and building leadership capacity across organizations.

His commitment to service extended beyond professional responsibilities. Byng has supported community initiatives, charitable efforts, and youth development programs. These efforts reflect his belief that leadership carries an obligation to contribute beyond organizational boundaries.

Service, in Byng’s view, strengthens credibility. Leaders who demonstrate genuine concern for others build trust that enables teams to navigate change and uncertainty more effectively.

Leading at Scale With Integrity

Over the course of his career, Byng has led organizations of more than 300 personnel and advised enterprises spanning multiple sites and departments. He has managed multimillion-dollar portfolios and supported leaders responsible for complex operational systems.

In each role, integrity served as a constant guide. Byng emphasizes transparency, ethical decision-making, and accountability as non-negotiable leadership standards.

As a senior advisor at Hurlburt Field, he provides strategic guidance across 12 departments, five geographic locations, and more than 1,600 personnel. His role requires aligning people, processes, and priorities while maintaining trust across diverse stakeholder groups.

Byng’s ability to lead at scale reflects not only technical expertise but also a values-based approach that fosters cohesion and resilience.

Faith and Decision-Making Under Pressure

Some of the most defining moments of Byng’s career occurred under intense pressure, where decisions carried operational, financial, and human consequences. In these moments, faith provided a framework for disciplined judgment.

Byng emphasizes preparation, reflection, and accountability when facing complex decisions. He avoids impulsive reactions and instead relies on structured analysis informed by experience and values.

This approach proved effective across operational command roles and strategic assignments at the Pentagon, where he supported senior defense leaders and international partners. His ability to remain composed and principled under pressure earned the trust of peers and superiors alike.

Faith, for Byng, reinforces the importance of responsibility over ego and mission over recognition.

Developing Leaders Through Values

Byng’s commitment to leadership development reflects his belief that values shape performance. Throughout his career, he has mentored mid-level and senior leaders, helping them build confidence, judgment, and ethical clarity.

He designed and supported leadership development and succession programs that emphasized competency, accountability, and personal growth. These programs strengthened organizational continuity and reduced reliance on individual personalities.

Byng encourages leaders to define their own guiding principles early and revisit them often. He believes values provide stability during change and prevent short-term pressures from undermining long-term goals.

This approach resonates with organizations seeking leaders who combine technical skill with character.

Academic and Professional Growth

Byng’s dedication to growth extends to his academic pursuits. He holds advanced degrees in operations management and military operational arts and science and continues to pursue a Doctor of Strategic Leadership.

His academic work reflects his interest in ethical leadership, organizational behavior, and strategic decision-making. Byng views education as a means of sharpening perspective and improving service to others.

Professional certifications in operations, project management, and human resources further support his ability to integrate people, systems, and strategy.

Byng’s commitment to learning underscores his belief that leadership requires continuous refinement rather than static expertise.

A Leadership Model for the Next Generation

As organizations confront rapid change and increasing complexity, Brent Byng’s leadership philosophy offers a compelling model. By grounding strategy and execution in faith, family, and service, he demonstrates that values-driven leadership remains relevant and effective.

His career illustrates that success does not require abandoning personal principles. Instead, Byng shows that strong values enhance decision-making, build trust, and sustain performance over time.

As he continues to advise leaders and position himself for senior executive opportunities, Byng brings a perspective shaped by decades of service, reflection, and responsibility.

In a world often focused on speed and scale, Brent Byng’s example reminds organizations that lasting success begins with grounded leadership rooted in faith, family, and purpose.

For more information, please feel free and visit https://brentbyng.com/ 

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Faith, Family, and Leadership: How Brent Byng Grounds His Approach to Success

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Navarre, Florida, 27th February 2026, ZEX PR WIRE, In an era when organizations face constant disruption, shifting priorities, and growing demands on leaders, the most effective executives often draw strength from principles that extend beyond the workplace. For Brent Byng, a senior military leader and operations executive with more than 27 years of experience, faith, family, and service form the foundation of a leadership philosophy that has guided him through high-stakes environments, global responsibilities, and enterprise-scale operations.

Byng’s career spans joint special operations, national-level strategic leadership, and enterprise advisory roles. Across each chapter, he has remained grounded in values that emphasize accountability, humility, and responsibility to others. His approach demonstrates how personal principles can strengthen professional performance and provide clarity during complexity.

Leadership Anchored in Purpose

Throughout his career, Brent Byng has led organizations where decisions carried real consequences for people, missions, and outcomes. Whether managing enterprise budgets, advising senior leaders, or overseeing large, distributed teams, he has consistently emphasized purpose as the starting point for effective leadership.

Byng believes that leadership begins with service. This belief shaped his approach to command roles, policy assignments, and advisory positions. Rather than focusing solely on authority or position, he prioritizes stewardship, trust, and long-term impact.

Colleagues describe Byng as a leader who listens carefully, communicates clearly, and acts decisively. His leadership style reflects a balance between discipline and compassion, allowing teams to perform at a high level while remaining grounded in shared values.

Faith as a Source of Discipline and Perspective

Faith plays a central role in Byng’s leadership philosophy. He views faith not as a private compartment but as a source of discipline, reflection, and ethical clarity that informs his decisions.

Throughout decades of service, Byng relied on faith to maintain perspective during demanding assignments and periods of uncertainty. It shaped how he approached responsibility, accountability, and integrity, particularly when operating in environments defined by pressure and ambiguity.

Byng’s faith-based involvement includes participation in leadership formation programs focused on personal growth, responsibility, and service to others. These experiences reinforce principles such as humility, patience, and resilience, qualities that translate directly into effective leadership.

Rather than seeking recognition, Byng emphasizes consistency and character. He believes leaders earn trust through actions over time, guided by values that remain steady regardless of circumstance.

Family as the Foundation of Leadership

Family remains the cornerstone of Byng’s personal and professional life. He credits his family with providing balance, perspective, and motivation throughout his career.

Byng often speaks about leadership as an extension of responsibility learned at home. The lessons of commitment, accountability, and support that define strong families also define strong organizations. He believes leaders who honor family commitments bring greater empathy and stability to their professional roles.

During assignments that required long hours and frequent travel, Byng remained intentional about maintaining family connections. This discipline reinforced his belief that sustainable success requires balance rather than constant sacrifice.

By modeling these priorities, Byng encourages emerging leaders to define success in broader terms. He emphasizes that professional achievement should complement personal values rather than compete with them.

Service Before Self in Practice

Byng’s leadership philosophy reflects the principle of service before self, a value reinforced throughout his military career and carried into his enterprise leadership roles.

As a commander and senior operations leader, Byng prioritized the development and well-being of those he led. He consistently invested time in mentoring, coaching, and building leadership capacity across organizations.

His commitment to service extended beyond professional responsibilities. Byng has supported community initiatives, charitable efforts, and youth development programs. These efforts reflect his belief that leadership carries an obligation to contribute beyond organizational boundaries.

Service, in Byng’s view, strengthens credibility. Leaders who demonstrate genuine concern for others build trust that enables teams to navigate change and uncertainty more effectively.

Leading at Scale With Integrity

Over the course of his career, Byng has led organizations of more than 300 personnel and advised enterprises spanning multiple sites and departments. He has managed multimillion-dollar portfolios and supported leaders responsible for complex operational systems.

In each role, integrity served as a constant guide. Byng emphasizes transparency, ethical decision-making, and accountability as non-negotiable leadership standards.

As a senior advisor at Hurlburt Field, he provides strategic guidance across 12 departments, five geographic locations, and more than 1,600 personnel. His role requires aligning people, processes, and priorities while maintaining trust across diverse stakeholder groups.

Byng’s ability to lead at scale reflects not only technical expertise but also a values-based approach that fosters cohesion and resilience.

Faith and Decision-Making Under Pressure

Some of the most defining moments of Byng’s career occurred under intense pressure, where decisions carried operational, financial, and human consequences. In these moments, faith provided a framework for disciplined judgment.

Byng emphasizes preparation, reflection, and accountability when facing complex decisions. He avoids impulsive reactions and instead relies on structured analysis informed by experience and values.

This approach proved effective across operational command roles and strategic assignments at the Pentagon, where he supported senior defense leaders and international partners. His ability to remain composed and principled under pressure earned the trust of peers and superiors alike.

Faith, for Byng, reinforces the importance of responsibility over ego and mission over recognition.

Developing Leaders Through Values

Byng’s commitment to leadership development reflects his belief that values shape performance. Throughout his career, he has mentored mid-level and senior leaders, helping them build confidence, judgment, and ethical clarity.

He designed and supported leadership development and succession programs that emphasized competency, accountability, and personal growth. These programs strengthened organizational continuity and reduced reliance on individual personalities.

Byng encourages leaders to define their own guiding principles early and revisit them often. He believes values provide stability during change and prevent short-term pressures from undermining long-term goals.

This approach resonates with organizations seeking leaders who combine technical skill with character.

Academic and Professional Growth

Byng’s dedication to growth extends to his academic pursuits. He holds advanced degrees in operations management and military operational arts and science and continues to pursue a Doctor of Strategic Leadership.

His academic work reflects his interest in ethical leadership, organizational behavior, and strategic decision-making. Byng views education as a means of sharpening perspective and improving service to others.

Professional certifications in operations, project management, and human resources further support his ability to integrate people, systems, and strategy.

Byng’s commitment to learning underscores his belief that leadership requires continuous refinement rather than static expertise.

A Leadership Model for the Next Generation

As organizations confront rapid change and increasing complexity, Brent Byng’s leadership philosophy offers a compelling model. By grounding strategy and execution in faith, family, and service, he demonstrates that values-driven leadership remains relevant and effective.

His career illustrates that success does not require abandoning personal principles. Instead, Byng shows that strong values enhance decision-making, build trust, and sustain performance over time.

As he continues to advise leaders and position himself for senior executive opportunities, Byng brings a perspective shaped by decades of service, reflection, and responsibility.

In a world often focused on speed and scale, Brent Byng’s example reminds organizations that lasting success begins with grounded leadership rooted in faith, family, and purpose.

For more information, please feel free and visit https://brentbyng.com/ 

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Disclaimer: The views, suggestions, and opinions expressed here are the sole responsibility of the experts. No Digi Observer journalist was involved in the writing and production of this article.

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