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Ideatec Partners with Makeitfuture to Expand No-Code iPaaS and Automation Solutions Across Europe

Seoul, South Korea – Ideatec Co., Ltd., a leader in no-code integration and automation (iPaaS), today announced a strategic partnership with Makeitfuture, a leading European Digital Transformation Agency Through this collaboration, Ideatec and Makeitfuture will work together to drive the adoption of no-code API integration, automation and AI solutions across enterprises in Europe and Korea, helping businesses accelerate digital transformation with greater efficiency and scalability. Makeitfuture will serve as Ideatec’s official delivery partner in Europe, providing local expertise, implementation support, and industry-specific automation solutions to businesses seeking to streamline operations through no-code API generation and integration. This partnership will focus on enabling enterprises to integrate cloud and on-premises applications seamlessly, reducing IT complexity and enhancing operational agility. "The European market is rapidly embracing digital automation, and businesses are looking for flexible, scalable, and secure solutions to modernize their IT infrastructure," said Lucy Lee, CMO of Ideatec. "By partnering with Makeitfuture, we are bringing our innovative no-code iPaaS solutions to European customers, empowering them with faster integrations, reduced development efforts, and seamless workflow automation." "No-code automation empowered with AI is a game changer for enterprises looking to integrate complex IT environments while reducing costs and implementation time," said Petru Pop, Co-founder of Makeitfuture. "We are excited to partner with Ideatec to help European companies adopt intelligent automation and integration solutions that drive business efficiency and innovation." Driving Digital Transformation Across Europe Through this collaboration, Ideatec and Makeitfuture will jointly participate in regional technology events, industry webinars, providing European businesses with insights and hands-on experience in leveraging no-code automation for their digital transformation initiatives. This partnership marks a major milestone in Ideatec’s global expansion strategy, reinforcing its commitment to delivering intelligent, no-code integration solutions that help businesses simplify IT complexity and accelerate innovation. Makeitfuture is a leading European Digital Transformation Agency, specializing in automation and AI to streamline operations. With deep expertise in business process automation and AI in business, Makeitfuture helps organizations adopt scalable, agile, and future-ready digital solutions. Ideatec Co., Ltd. is a pioneering software company specializing in no-code API integration and automation (iPaaS). Its platform empowers enterprises to streamline processes, enhance security, and accelerate digital transformation across hybrid cloud and on-premises environments. With a strong focus on ecosystem partnerships, Ideatec is at the forefront of next-generation enterprise integration automation. 최지원 기자automation solutions integration automation specific automation leading european

Lucentblock, operator of ‘SoU’, S. Korea’s first and leading security token platform, raises KRW 15 billion in Series B

Lucentblock, the first and leading securities token (“ST”) platform approved by the FSC (Financial Services Committee, S. Korea’s financial regulator) has raised a KRW 15 billion (approx. $11.5m) Series B. In total, it has raised more than KRW 34 billion (approx. $26.2m). Investors of this round includes Korea Development Bank (state owned development bank in Korea), Seoul Techno Holdings (investment arm of Seoul National University), Hana Ventures, Hana Securities, Kyobo Securities, ETRI Holdings (investment arm of ETRI, largest government research institution in Korea), Rowe Partners, Joshua Partners, Philosophia Ventures, etc. “As Lucentblock is the first to structuralize token securities in Korea, we believe it has tremendous potential. Since it has a strong background in technology, finance, and real estate, we are certain that it can give a strong impact to this fractional investment market,” said Seonjong Ahn, CEO of Hana Ventures. Seunghwan Mok, CEO of Seoul Techno Holdings, a returning investor who participated in both pre-A and series A rounds, said “We see great potential in fractional investment. We are behind Lucentblock’s vision, Until anyone can access any asset. While it is an investment platform, it is also creating cultures and giving unique experiences to users.” ‘SoU’ is a service that securitizes commercial real estates so that users can trade securities of those in the platform. The Financial Services Commission (S. Korean government’s financial regulator) designated Lucentblock as an Innovative Financial Services (known as ‘Financial Regulatory Sandbox’), which means Lucentblock can operate this business freely with the regulator’s permission. Lucentblock launched the service in April 2022, and issued the first security token (‘ST’). Since then, it listed six properties that are available to be traded. Lucentblock plans to list more properties with current investment and increase user transactions. It plans on continuing to open unique spaces creating new ‘special and cultural experiences’. It aims to play the leading role in creating a new paradigm for investment culture. Phillip Huh, CEO and co-founder of Lucentblock, said “Since the launch of ‘SoU’, we are excited and grateful by the stories we’ve heard from our customers about what it means to have ownership of properties both from an investment perspective and an experience perspective. With current capital injection, we will improve technological innovation and help our customers access more varieties of assets. We will continue to enhance the fun and safe investment experience for our users until anyone can access any asset.” 강동현 기자 [email protected] security leading securities token securities korea development

AppTweak, the leading ASO tool, launches an office in Korea

AppTweak, a leading ASO tool headquartered in Belgium, launched a Korean office in August of this year. Since its founding in 2014, AppTweak established offices in USA, India, and Japan, and now anticipates actively supporting local AppTweak users with Gabi Yoon in charge the business development in the Korean region. The AppTweak tools help app and game publishers execute ASO (App Store Optimization), which is in practice visibility and conversion rate optimization of their apps on the iOS App Store and Google Play store with the ultimate goal to increase sustainable install rates. According to AppTweak’s Market Intelligence data, there were a total of 943 Mio downloads in Korea from January to September of 2022, of which 20.8% originated from the Apple Store and 79.2% from Google Play. For free iOS apps, Korea has the 6th highest download in Asia and 11th highest worldwide, while for Google Play Store, Korea is ranked 7th in Asia. For Google Play paid apps, Korea was ranked 1st with 1.49 Mio downloads, 18.4% of all paid downloads in Asia. Especially Finance, Lifestyle, and Shopping app categories have high download numbers with 451 Mio., 420 Mio, and 127 Mio downloads combined in both stores, respectively. Proven by a YoY 200% organic growth of Korean AppTweak users, the Korean region serves as a high-potential market in need of ASO solutions with its highly saturated market of local apps and mobile games. With the regional office in place, AppTweak anticipates proactively engaging with Korean app and mobile game publishers through diverse events and localized educational content. From November of 2022 16th to 18th, AppTweak will participate at G-Star in Busan a company booth to showcase the AppTweak tool. 김진우 기자 ([email protected])leading office korean office korean region regional office