Unchained Stack Foundation, a Nonprofit Association, Established to Address Global IT Lock-In Challenges

 

 LOGIQ Corporation (Global Headquarters: Naha, Okinawa; CEO: Tomo Kirihata) today announced the establishment of the Unchained Stack Foundation (USF), a nonprofit association (general incorporated association under Japanese law) dedicated to addressing global IT lock-in challenges and promoting global knowledge sharing on migration from commercial software to open source.

The Foundation has launched its official website and forum, with SIOS Technology, Ryomo Systems, Confidential Services, and InfiniCloud joining LOGIQ as founding members.

・Organization Name: Unchained Stack Foundation (USF)

・Official Website: https://unchainedstack.org

・Official Forum: https://forum.unchainedstack.org

Addressing Critical Industry Challenges

USF was created in response to growing global concerns, including:

・License revisions and steep price increases following Broadcom®’s acquisition of VMware®

・Sudden, exorbitant costs arising from Oracle Java®’s “employee-based licensing” model

These developments have narrowed enterprise IT infrastructure choices, undermined technological and economic freedom, and posed risks to global competitiveness. Recognizing these structural risks, the founding members established USF as a neutral, international platform for technical exchange and knowledge sharing.

Mission and Initiatives

USF’s mission is to formalize and systematize vendor migration know-how, which has until now been fragmented across individuals or vendors, and make it universally accessible.

To achieve this, the Foundation has launched an official forum as a neutral space where companies and engineers can freely exchange, accumulate, and apply knowledge.

In addition, USF has defined Chain Depth™, the world’s first index that quantitatively and qualitatively measures the degree to which specific software or services bind users through technical, contractual, or operational constraints.

Leadership

Tomo Kirihata, CEO of LOGIQ Corporation, has been appointed as Chairman of the Board of USF.

Comment from Tomo Kirihata, CEO, LOGIQ Corporation:

“Recently, enterprises worldwide are increasingly forced into situations where vendor practices distort IT infrastructure choices, forcing companies to suddenly bear substantial costs or lose architectural flexibility. This is a critical social issue that undermines global competitiveness. LOGIQ was founded in 2024 by engineers who led OSS strategy at Oracle’s U.S. headquarters Linux Global Business Unit. We believe in the essence of open source: freedom of choice. Through the world’s first index, Chain Depth™, the Foundation seeks to visualize the structural risks of lock-in and enable enterprises to proactively choose their IT infrastructure based on their own decisions. We seek to build a truly neutral and open ecosystem by welcoming companies and engineers worldwide who share our vision.”

LOGIQ Corporation

Founder, CEO

Tomo Kirihata

Future Plans

The Foundation will expand its activities through:

・Launching multilingual chapters (12 languages including English and Japanese)

・Publishing Chain Depth™ rankings for enterprise software

・Offering a template library for OSS and commercial software comparisons

・Establishing a Chain Depth™-based certification program

・Building a migration knowledge repository with reusable templates

Call for Participation

USF is actively seeking Founding Members and Contributing Members who share its vision and wish to engage in strategic planning for this initiative. Founding Membership will close once a set number is reached.

USF will continue to drive international initiatives guided by three pillars: neutrality, sustainability, and practical expertise—helping enterprises regain freedom and competitiveness in IT selection.

About LOGIQ Corporation

LOGIQ is a one-of-a-kind migration specialist, dedicated to helping organizations break free from costly and vendor-dependent legacy IT such as VMware and proprietary JDK. As long as you remain tied to specific vendors, true IT infrastructure optimization is impossible. We cut through technical and contractual constraints to deliver a free and sustainable IT environment—made in Japan, built for the global stage.

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REDinc Online Queen: A Risk-Taker Who Refused to Settle

From Maitum, Sarangani Province, Meriam Aguilar Dimaudtang always knew she wanted more from life. She wasn’t born into wealth, but she was born with a vision—to uplift her family and inspire others through business.

 

“I’ve always dreamed of becoming rich,” Meriam shares. “Not to flaunt it, but to help my loved ones and others like me.” - Meriam Aguilar Dimaudtang

Despite earning two college degrees, she never saw herself as an employee. But her parents had other plans. Pressured by expectations, she worked at the local municipal treasurer’s office, setting aside her dream of owning a business—temporarily.

Her first encounter with multi-level marketing didn’t go well. She admits she didn’t trust it. But six months later, still longing for capital and a breakthrough, she gave RedInc a second look. With no savings, Meriam made a bold move: she loaned against her salary and invested ₱8,480.

“Everyone thought I was crazy. My mom was furious. But I told myself: they’ll understand soon.”

With no support, she turned to the digital world—mastering online marketing and reinvesting every peso. What began as a single account soon grew into 15. Her hard work paid off, and she eventually left her LGU job to pursue business full-time.

When the pandemic hit, it nearly broke her—no sales, mounting rent, and the threat of eviction. But her resilience shone through. She poured her energy into RedInc’s systems, joined their REEC program, and scaled up her digital operations. She didn’t just bounce back—she soared.

Today, she’s a top earner, Red Elite Millionaires Club member, 2x car achiever, and investor in a ₱1.5M business hub. She now owns property, farmland, and leads a growing national team.

Her story is a masterclass in calculated risk, digital hustle, and emotional grit.

“Walang imposible sa taong may pangarap at determinasyon,” she says. (Nothing is impossible for someone with dreams and determination.) - The Online Queen

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Bills paid na, winner pa: eTap Weekly Pamasko turns everyday transactions into a chance to win up to P200,000!

Pay bills, top up e-wallets, and buy load at eTap kiosks nationwide a chance to win up to P200,000!

With the ‘Ber months finally here, leading self-service payments kiosk provider eTap Solutions is giving Filipinos a new way to try their luck and add to the holiday cheer: from September 1, 2025, to January 19, 2026, eTap users can submit their entries to the eTap Weekly Pamasko campaign for a chance to win up to P200,000!

Instead of taking chances on costly risks, eTap invites users to enjoy the thrill of turning everyday transactions into big wins. “Imagine paying your electricity bill or topping up your e-wallet only to win back straight cash that you could use for bills or shopping,” explains eTap Solutions’ Head of Marketing Paolo Lorenzo Macaraeg. “With eTap’s Weekly Pamasko, your regular financial transactions could turn into big holiday rewards.”

Per DTI Fair Trade Permit No. FTEB-235004 Series of 2025, eTap Weekly Pamasko will have 100 winners of P2,500 every week. Kiosk users can then win up to P200,000 in accumulated winnings via its weekly draw and a monthly draw with prizes up to P10,000, plus a one-time grand draw with a prize of P100,000!

To enter, all eTap users have to do is make a single transaction worth ₱500 or more using GCash, Maya, GrabPay, or Dragonloans at any eTap kiosk nationwide. After completing their transaction, their entry should be submitted online through eTap’s Monday form at: https://wkf.ms/3XZz4nR. Participants will be asked to provide their name, contact details, and address, along with a photo of their transaction receipt, a selfie with the eTap kiosk, and a short story about their experience using eTap. Winners will be announced via the official eTap Facebook page.

Powered by eTap Inc., eTap Solutions’ 4,000+ kiosks can be found in various store partners nationwide, including DALI, TGP, Julie’s Bakeshop, and more. “With joining the eTap Weekly Pamasko as easy as paying your bills, we’re not just living up to our brand promise of being easy mahanap, easy mag top-up, and easy kausap, we’re also getting people into the holiday spirit by paying it forward,” explains Macaraeg.

With eTap, the holiday spirit meets everyday convenience—proving that you don’t need to take big risks to win big rewards.

For more information on eTap Solutions’ Weekly Pamasko campaign, check out the official eTap Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/etapmonayaninc/

About eTap Solutions

eTap Solutions is the country’s leading self-service payment kiosk operator dedicated to making financial transactions secure, accessible, and convenient. With a network of 400+ store partners across major retailers and strategic locations nationwide, eTap empowers Filipinos through innovative technology and a dedicated, customer-focused workforce.

Learn more about eTap Solutions at https://www.etapsolutions.co/

About eTap Solutions

eTap Solutions is the country’s leading self-service payment kiosk operator dedicated to making financial transactions secure, accessible, and convenient. With a network of 400+ store partners across major retailers and strategic locations nationwide, eTap empowers Filipinos through innovative technology and a dedicated, customer-focused workforce.

Learn more about eTap Solutions at https://www.etapsolutions.co/

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Igniting an "All-in-One" Revolution! AIKONIC AI Crosses Devices and Scenarios, Making Your World Truly Borderless.

SINGAPORE, 21 SEPTEMBER 2025 – Traditional smart tools are often siloed, designed to solve problems in a single scenario. But in the real world, our work and lives are a complex mix, constantly flowing between different settings and devices. Today, AIKONIC AI is here to break down these walls for good. As a leading innovator in voice-first AI solutions, AIKONIC is officially launching its revolutionary full-stack voice efficiency ecosystem and its first hardware device, the AIKONIC AI NOTE. This is not just a master tool for every scenario; it's the intelligent hub that connects all your devices.

For more details, visit our YouTube playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist list=PLwYqVFWpcf9Zn7_dwbyr01RwdxF3CPOCG

A Day in the Life of Multiple Roles: Where All Scenarios and Devices Work as One

Let's follow a few professionals with different roles to see how the AIKONIC AI ecosystem seamlessly connects their environments and devices, truly integrating them into one.

8:00 AM | Sarah, Sales Director | Scenario: Commute & Calls | Devices: Mobile Phone + AIKONIC AI NOTE While driving to the office, Sales Director Sarah gets a call from a key client overseas. With a simple tap, the AIKONIC AI NOTE, attached to the back of her phone, uses bone conduction technology to automatically and clearly record both sides of this important cross-ocean conversation. The moment she starts speaking, critical business intelligence is already being securely captured.

10:00 AM | Leo, Creative Director | Scenario: Team Collaboration | Devices: PC + AIKONIC AI Creative Director Leo is in the office, leading an intense Zoom brainstorming session from his PC. After the meeting, he simply launches the AIKONIC AI application, and the AI directly processes the entire audio from the online meeting. The team can fully immerse themselves in the creative flow, because they know every key discussion point, to-do item, and creative summary will be perfectly organised by the AI Brain. Collaboration no longer has to worry about note-taking.

2:30 PM | Tom, Journalist | Scenario: Mobile Interview | Devices: Apple Watch + AIKONIC AI Journalist Tom is at a bustling trade show, conducting an interview on the move. Pulling out a phone or recorder would be awkward. He simply lifts his wrist and presses the record button. When the interview ends, the audio file is synced in real-time to AIKONIC AI for processing. This allows for the most discreet and professional recording, even in the most chaotic environments.

7:00 PM | Emily, Postgraduate Student | Scenario: Deep Learning | Device: AIKONIC AI NOTE (Standalone) Postgraduate student Emily is in the library, faced with a mountain of research papers. She chooses to verbalise her thoughts and summaries. Placing the small AIKONIC AI NOTE on the table, it transforms into her dedicated listener. Later, back in her dorm, these recordings have been automatically transcribed and generated into a mind map, taking her knowledge management and comprehension to a new level. Powerful AI assistance is now available for individual deep thinking too.

From business calls to team collaboration, from mobile interviews to academic study, AIKONIC AI delivers a truly "borderless information" experience with its ability to switch seamlessly between different devices (Mobile, PC, Apple Watch, AIKONIC AI NOTE) and various scenarios. It integrates deeply into the workflow of every professional and student, ensuring that at any time, in any place, on any device, every important voice can be transformed into actionable intelligence.

Hardware and Subscription

AIKONIC AI NOTE Hardware Price: US$129 per unit.

Subscription Services: Multi-tiered subscription plans are available to meet the needs of different users, from basic users to professionals requiring heavy transcription services. Options include the Starter Plan, Note Plus, Pro Plan, and Unlimited Plan.

Users can subscribe and upgrade directly on the AIKONIC official website and mobile application (APP).

Purchase Link: https://www.aikonic.me

About AIKONIC FUTURE TECHNOLOGY PTE. LTD.

AIKONIC is an innovation and technology company headquartered in Singapore. From the fertile ground of Singapore's innovation landscape, we are poised to show the world the limitless possibilities of next-generation AI hardware and ecosystems, drawing on our deep local expertise and global vision. We are dedicated to empowering professionals worldwide by merging artificial intelligence with innovative hardware, co-creating a smarter and more efficient future of work.

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