山石网科将以"ASIC+AI战略"为核心抓手，深耕金融、教育、运营商、能源等优势行业，并借助资本之力切入更多新行业、新市场，力争在2026年至2028年实现跨越式发展，使山石网科的商业 ◎钱佳滢 钟黛 记者 操子怡 9月30日，山石网科科创板上市6周年之际，公司董事长兼CEO叶海强的心态与一年前相比已截然不同。这一变化，源自山石网科正在从"厚积"走向"薄发"。 "过去的两年，对山石网科来说是'练内功'的时期。一路起起伏伏，直到去年10月，我们自研的ASIC芯片一次性流片成功，让我们对未来实现高速发展充满信心。"叶海强表示，山石网科正以" 破局："ASIC+AI战略"构筑增长新引擎 "我们经常会开玩笑说，所有的网络安全公司站起来比客户都多。"叶海强此言，道出了网络安全赛道的"卷"。 靠什么活下去？山石网科的答案是"ASIC+AI战略"。"这是我们结合自身优势探索出的差异化发展路径，只有做出差异化，才能在行业中拥有选择权。"叶海强说。 在山石网科位于苏州高新区的总部里，象征"双A战略"的莫比乌斯环图案随处可见。在这一图案上，左边写着ASIC，右边写着AI。 "设计这样一个图形，是希望阐释'安全AI'和'AI安全' ...

山石网科董事长兼CEO 叶海强 山石网科将以"ASIC+AI战略"为核心抓手，深耕金融、教育、运营商、能源等优势行业，并借助资本之 力切入更多新行业、新市场，力争在2026年至2028年实现跨越式发展，使山石网科的商业价值与技术水 平相匹配 ◎钱佳滢 钟黛 记者 操子怡 9月30日，山石网科科创板上市6周年之际，公司董事长兼CEO叶海强的心态与一年前相比已截然不同。 这一变化，源自山石网科正在从"厚积"走向"薄发"。 "过去的两年，对山石网科来说是'练内功'的时期。一路起起伏伏，直到去年10月，我们自研的ASIC芯 片一次性流片成功，让我们对未来实现高速发展充满信心。"叶海强表示，山石网科正以"双A战 略"（ASIC+AI）为核心抓手，踏上了在网络安全领域的差异化转型之路。 破局："ASIC+AI战略"构筑增长新引擎 "我们经常会开玩笑说，所有的网络安全公司站起来比客户都多。"叶海强此言，道出了网络安全赛道 的"卷"。 在叶海强看来，行业长期呈现出低水平、碎片化、重复竞争态势，而如今，网络安全行业的淘汰赛已经 开始。 山石网科的客户，覆盖政府、金融、运营商、教育、医疗、互联网、能源等各行各业，业务触达全球60 ...

Core Viewpoint - The company, Hillstone Networks, reported a revenue of 417 million yuan for the first half of 2025, marking a year-on-year growth of 9.46% despite a slow macroeconomic recovery and intensified industry competition [1][2]. Group 1: Financial Performance - The company achieved a historical high in revenue for the first half of 2025, with 417 million yuan, reflecting a 9.46% increase year-on-year [2]. - The net profit attributable to the parent company was a loss of 76.56 million yuan, but this represented a narrowing of 4.31% compared to the previous year [2]. - The gross margin remained high at 69.26%, although it slightly decreased from the previous year, while the net profit margin increased by 2.44 percentage points year-on-year, indicating improved cost control and operational efficiency [2]. Group 2: Strategic Initiatives - The company has launched a "Dual A Strategy" focusing on self-developed ASIC security chips and AI technology, aimed at enhancing the performance and intelligence of network security products [4][5]. - The ASIC strategy aims to free up CPU computing power and improve the efficiency of security infrastructure, while the AI strategy focuses on automating complex security operations [4]. - The company has entered the mass production phase of its ASIC security chips and is actively preparing for opportunities in various sectors, including finance, energy, education, government, and telecommunications [4]. Group 3: Future Outlook - The company plans to integrate ASIC chip technology and AI capabilities into all products, aiming to redefine its domestic security product matrix and deliver comprehensive solutions characterized by "chip-defined security and AI-driven intelligence" [5].

Core Viewpoint - The company aims to transform its technical advantages into commercial value under the leadership of the new CEO, Ye Haiqiang, who emphasizes the need for a cultural shift towards profitability and market competitiveness [3][4][5]. Company Strategy - The company has set short to medium-term goals to reduce losses and achieve profitability while aiming to rank among the top five in the industry [4][10]. - Ye Haiqiang has introduced a departmental system requiring independent accounting for inputs and outputs, focusing on profit metrics to instill a cost-awareness culture among engineers [5][6]. - The company plans to leverage its self-developed ASIC security chips as a key driver for business growth, with the first successful chip production expected in October 2024 [7][9]. Market Positioning - The partnership with Digital China Group is seen as mutually beneficial, combining the company's technical strengths with Digital China's marketing and cost control capabilities [5][11]. - The company is focusing on key industries such as finance and telecommunications to expand its market presence and deepen customer engagement [6][10]. Product Development - The self-developed ASIC security chip, which has been in development since 2021, is expected to enhance product performance and cost-effectiveness, with a significant reduction in power consumption compared to traditional firewalls [7][9]. - The company anticipates that the application of the ASIC chip will allow for a shift in supply strategy, potentially increasing revenue by 80 million to 100 million yuan [7]. Financial Performance - In Q1 2025, the company's revenue reached 158 million yuan, with a reduced net loss of 74.41 million yuan, indicating a positive trend in financial performance [9]. - The company's gross margin is approximately 70%, with expectations for cost reductions as the transition to ASIC chips progresses [9]. Future Outlook - The company aims to enter the top five cybersecurity firms in China by 2028, with a revenue structure targeting one-third from domestic sales, one-third from overseas markets, and one-third from strategic partnerships [10]. - The integration of AI technology is expected to further enhance the company's business growth and operational efficiency [10][11].

Group 1 - Perplexity CEO Aravind Srinivas announced the use of the Kimi K2 model for post-training, following the successful performance of the model, which is a trillion-parameter open-source model released by Kimi [1] - Shanshi Network Technology plans to switch its product line to ASIC security dedicated chips by 2025, becoming the third network security company to launch such chips after NetScreen and Fortinet [2] - Dongchedi has launched an AI car selection product that offers services for car selection, comparison, information inquiry, transaction, and service [3] Group 2 - The 2025 International Basic Science Conference opened in Beijing, focusing on AI and the future of humanity, with over 80 academicians and nearly a thousand experts attending, featuring more than 500 academic reports and satellite meetings [4]

Core Viewpoint - The article discusses the strategic transition of 山石网科 (ShanShi Network Technology) towards the development and mass production of ASIC security chips, which is a key component of its "Double A Strategy" (ASIC + AI) aimed at enhancing its product offerings and market position in the cybersecurity industry [1][2]. Group 1: ASIC Chip Development - 山石网科 has entered the preparation stage for mass production of its ASIC security chip, with plans to switch all products to the ASIC platform by 2025 [1]. - The ASIC chip, built on a 28-nanometer process, is expected to reduce hardware dependency on CPUs and play a crucial role in integrating both domestic and international markets [2]. - The company initiated its ASIC R&D strategy in 2021, successfully completed a single wafer run in October 2024, and anticipates limited market entry in Q4 of this year, with large-scale launch expected in Q1 to Q2 of next year [2]. Group 2: Market Position and Growth Potential - 山石网科 has transformed from a traditional boundary security vendor to a comprehensive security service provider with 57 products across 10 categories, becoming the third company to launch ASIC security chips after NetScreen and Fortinet [2]. - The company aims to achieve an incremental revenue of approximately 80 million to 100 million yuan annually in the financial and internet sectors through optimized product and market strategies [2]. - The cloud firewall market is projected to grow from $2.208 billion in 2021 to $10.334 billion by 2028, with a compound annual growth rate of 24.67%, highlighting the growth potential for 山石网科 in this sector [1]. Group 3: Strategic Goals and Market Outlook - The cybersecurity industry has shifted from single products to systematic services, emphasizing that security is a systemic issue rather than a singular one [3]. - 山石网科's management team aims to align its commercial value with its technological capabilities through the "Double A" strategy, focusing on maintaining existing customer purchases while expanding into new markets [3]. - The company has set 2023 to 2025 as an adjustment period to gradually reduce losses, with 2026 to 2028 designated as a transition period aimed at achieving profitability through increased market share and profit margins [4].

Group 1 - The company, 山石网科, announced the launch of ASIC security dedicated chips and is entering the mass production preparation stage [1] - The company plans to complete the transition to the ASIC platform for all products by 2025 [1] - 山石网科 becomes the third network security company to launch ASIC security dedicated chips, following NetScreen and Fortinet [1]

Group 1 - Company announced the launch of ASIC security dedicated chips and is preparing for mass production, aiming to complete the transition to the ASIC platform for all products by 2025, which is a key part of the "Dual A Strategy" (ASIC + AI) [1] - The cloud firewall market is expected to grow from $2.208 billion in 2021 to $10.334 billion by 2028, with a compound annual growth rate of 24.67%, highlighting the company's position as a representative vendor in Gartner's security visionary quadrant [1] - The company has transformed from a traditional boundary security vendor to a comprehensive security service provider with 57 products across 10 categories, becoming the third network security company to launch ASIC security dedicated chips [2] Group 2 - The ASIC chip, built on a 28nm process, is expected to reduce hardware dependency on CPUs and is crucial for integrating both domestic and international markets [2] - The company aims to achieve an incremental revenue of approximately $8 million to $10 million annually in the financial and internet sectors through optimized product and market strategies [2] - The company has set 2023 to 2025 as an adjustment period to gradually reduce losses, with 2026 to 2028 designated as a transition period to achieve profit growth through market share increase and profit margin expansion [3]

Core Viewpoint - The company has implemented a "Quality Improvement and Efficiency Enhancement" initiative for 2024 and 2025, focusing on optimizing operations, enhancing governance, and improving development quality to boost investor confidence and stabilize market expectations [1][9]. Group 1: Business Performance and Financials - In 2024, the company achieved operating revenue of approximately 996.59 million yuan, representing a year-on-year growth of 10.60% [2]. - The net profit attributable to shareholders was a loss of approximately 137.21 million yuan, a reduction in loss by 42.78% compared to the previous year [2]. - The company’s channel agents contributed over 9,000 business opportunities, resulting in sales of approximately 263 million yuan [1]. Group 2: Strategic Initiatives and Market Development - The company is focusing on core business areas and enhancing its competitive edge through strategic partnerships and targeted market activities, such as the "2024 Mountain Stone Network Ecological Partner Conference" [1]. - The company has launched over 20 new domestic innovation products, with revenue from domestic innovation business reaching approximately 242.67 million yuan, a year-on-year increase of 160.29% [3]. Group 3: Research and Development - The company has initiated the trial production of a dedicated security chip, with significant improvements in processing speed and power consumption compared to previous generations [4]. - The company is preparing for mass production of the chip, expected to be released in the second half of 2025 [4]. Group 4: Governance and Investor Relations - The company has revised its profit distribution policy to focus on cash dividends, aiming to enhance shareholder returns [9]. - The company emphasizes compliance with information disclosure regulations and maintains open communication with investors, planning to conduct at least eight investor meetings in 2025 [13][14]. Group 5: Internal Control and Compliance - The company is committed to improving its governance structure and internal control systems, conducting regular audits and risk assessments to ensure compliance and operational efficiency [14][15]. - Training programs for key personnel are being implemented to enhance compliance awareness and reduce risks [15][16].

Core Viewpoint - The company has reported significant losses exceeding one-third of its paid-in capital, necessitating a shareholder meeting for further deliberation on the matter [1][2]. Financial Performance - In 2024, the company's net profit attributable to shareholders was -137.21 million yuan, with undistributed profits at -545.65 million yuan, indicating substantial losses [1]. - The company experienced a revenue increase of 10.60% in 2024, reaching 996.59 million yuan, while the net loss decreased by 42.78% compared to the previous year [2][4]. - The company reported a revenue of 901.04 million yuan in 2023, marking an 11.02% year-on-year increase, but the net loss expanded by 31.42% to -239.81 million yuan [2]. Operational Improvements - The company has made progress towards its operational goals, focusing on cost control and efficiency, leading to a reduction in the expense ratio by approximately 6.69 percentage points in 2024 [4]. - Sales personnel productivity improved by about 20% compared to 2023 and by approximately 88% compared to 2022 [4]. - The company is advancing its ASIC security chip development, with successful testing of the prototype in October 2024, laying a foundation for future sales growth [4]. Strategic Initiatives - The company is committed to a "technology + ecology" development path, emphasizing operational efficiency and profitability recovery through initiatives like the "Hundred Customers Plan" and "Chip Strategy Iteration" [2][4]. - The company aims to leverage the stable demand in the cybersecurity industry and will continue to manage costs and adjust its organizational structure to achieve profitability in the upcoming year [4].