KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, July 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- VCI Global Limited (NASDAQ: VCIG) (“VCI Global” or the “Company”), a diversified global holding company with a strategic focus on AI & Robotics, Fintech, Cybersecurity, Renewable Energy, and Capital Market Consultancy, today announced the official launch of Qsecore, a breakthrough encryption solution developed under its encryption platform, QuantGold Data Platform (“QuantGold”). Qsecore is the world’s first Subscriber Identity Module (SIM)-layer secu ...

Meta is pushing back against a ban on WhatsApp from government devices.The Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) of the U.S. House of Representatives told staffers on Monday that they are not allowed to use Meta's popular messaging app. The CAO cited a lack of transparency about WhatsApp's data privacy and security practices as the reason for the ban, according to a report by Axios that cited an internal email from the government office.The CAO told House staff members in the email that they are not allowed to ...

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Total revenue for Q1 2025 was approximately $300,000, compared to $160,000 in the same period last year, representing an increase of 87.5% [16] - Operating expenses for Q1 were $4,700,000, up from $3,300,000 a year ago and down from $4,900,000 in the previous quarter [16] - Net loss for the quarter was $4,300,000, compared to a net loss of $3,100,000 for the same period last year [16] - Adjusted EBITDA loss was $3,900,000 for Q1, compared to a loss of $2,400,000 for the same period last year [18] - Remaining performance obligation (RPO) was $13,850,000, a decrease of $410,000 from the prior quarter but an increase from $4,030,000 a year ago [17] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company is focusing on large enterprise deals and partnerships, with significant progress reported in contract negotiations with Fortune 500 companies [8][10] - A paid live production trial agreement was signed with a global Fortune 100 retailer, indicating a move towards long-term contracts [10] - The company is also in the final stages of contract negotiations with a major identity fraud platform [10] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company reported generating $13,000,000 in new pipeline in Q1, with expectations to build on this in Q2 [46] - The demand for biometric solutions is increasing, particularly due to rising concerns over cyber attacks and fraud [6][7] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company aims to become a leader in the biometric authentication market, focusing on speed, accuracy, privacy, and interoperability [12][13] - Strategic investments have been made in privacy key technology, allowing biometric authentication without storing biometric data [12] - The company is expanding into public sector opportunities and smart city projects in South America and India [11] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in achieving the $18,000,000 bookings target for 2025, despite delays in the sales process [19][16] - The macroeconomic environment is seen as dynamic, with potential for increased demand for biometric solutions due to rising fraud [6][7] Other Important Information - The company completed two capital raises in April and May, securing nearly $9,000,000 to improve its balance sheet and broaden its investor base [15] - The company received recognition as the best ID management platform in 2025 by FinTech Breakthrough Awards [14] Q&A Session Summary Question: When will the company start seeing leverage from partnerships? - Management indicated that they are already benefiting from partnerships and expect bookings to follow as they invest in channel partners [25][26] Question: Why are expenses high compared to revenue? - Management explained that current expenses are driven by investments in headcount for sales and R&D, which are necessary for future growth [29][30] Question: How many Fortune 500 clients are needed to meet the $18,000,000 goal? - Management stated that signing four to five large deals could potentially meet the target, with some deals large enough to cover the entire amount [36][37][40]