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Neither named India in its first wave, and neither has published pricing [1][2][3][4]. - ● Phonak's approach: one dedicated AI chip (HYPERSONIC) doing one job supremely well - separating speech from noise [3][4]. - ● Signia's approach: four small task-specific networks watching speech, your own voice, the scene and noise, working together [1][2]. - ● Phonak leads on battery (up to 38 hours vs 30), physical size, wind data, Auracast being live now, and the Roger microphone ecosystem [3][4]. - ● Signia leads on own-voice naturalness (no calibration needed), telecoil included, and preserving the atmosphere of a room [1][2]. - ● Independent laboratory testing of both was still pending at the time of writing - every performance figure below is the manufacturer's own [2][4]. *The Complete, Honest Comparison of 2026's Two Biggest Hearing Aid Launches* **Written by Shahabuddin Khan**, Director, Fairfield Hearing Clinics **Medically reviewed by Dr. Nayeem Ahmad Siddiqui**, Senior ENT Surgeon (MBBS, DLO, DNB) Fairfield Hearing Clinics, New Delhi · Updated August 2026 · Reading time ~15 minutes ## 1. The strangest coincidence in hearing aid history Hearing aid manufacturers usually stagger their launches carefully. Nobody wants their biggest announcement of the decade buried under a rival's headlines. So it was genuinely extraordinary when, on 24 August 2026, both Sonova (which owns Phonak) and WS Audiology (which owns Signia) unveiled their new flagship platforms within hours of each other [1][2][3][4]. Two of the largest hearing companies in the world, two enormous research investments, one shared news cycle. What makes it fascinating is not the timing. It is that both companies looked at the same problem *why do hearing aid wearers still struggle in noisy rooms?* - and arrived at fundamentally different answers. For once, patients get a genuinely interesting choice rather than two near-identical devices with different logos. Understanding that difference is the whole point of this article. ## 2. Meet the two contenders ### Signia Pure Charge&Go MaX The first device on Signia's new MaX platform - MaX stands for Multi-adaptive Xperience. It is made by Signia, part of WSA (WS Audiology), a Danish-German group. It is a rechargeable receiver-in-canal hearing aid available in eight colours [1][2]. Its headline idea is **Acoustic Intelligence**: four separate deep neural networks, each trained to watch one dimension of sound - speech, your own voice, the surrounding scene, and noise - all sharing information with each other [1][2]. ### Phonak Audéo EON Sphere The flagship of Phonak's new EON platform. Phonak is part of Sonova, the Swiss group. Also a rechargeable receiver-in-canal hearing aid, also in eight colours, also covering mild to profound hearing loss [3][4]. Its headline idea is a **two-chip design**: the new HYPERSONIC AI chip devoted almost entirely to separating speech from background noise in real time, working alongside the ERA chip that handles Bluetooth, Roger and Auracast [4]. **One important note before we go further:** Phonak also sells an Audéo EON R (the standard version) and a CROS EON R for single-sided deafness. Neither of those carries the Sphere speech-separation technology. Throughout this article, "EON Sphere" means the flagship Sphere model only [3][4]. ## 3. What they have in common (more than you would think) Before the differences, it is worth seeing how much these two rivals actually agree on. Both companies have independently concluded the same things about where hearing aids needed to improve. They both... What that means for you **Launched on 24 August 2026** Both are brand-new. Long-term real-world feedback does not exist yet for either [1][3] **Are premium rechargeable RIC devices** Same basic style: small body behind the ear, thin wire, speaker in the canal **Use deep neural networks for speech in noise** Both moved past traditional directional microphones alone [2][4] **Abandoned rigid listening programmes** Both now adjust continuously rather than jumping between fixed settings [2][4] **Improved wind handling** A real everyday problem finally getting attention from both [2][4] **Support Auracast** Both are built for the coming era of broadcast audio - with an important timing difference [1][4] **Offer portable chargers** Both ship with charging that works away from a wall socket [1][4] **Come in eight colours** Cosmetic choice is now standard at this level [1][4] **Publish only their own test results** Independent laboratory results were pending for both at the time of writing [2][4] **Had not announced India or pricing** Neither named India in the first launch wave; no public prices [1][2][3][4] **The honest conclusion from this table:** these are both excellent, serious, modern hearing aids from world-class engineering teams. Nobody choosing between them is making a mistake. The question is only which philosophy fits your life better. ## 4. The core difference: one big brain, or four small ones Everything else flows from this single design decision, so it is worth understanding properly. Both use artificial intelligence. They use it very differently. ### Phonak: depth One dedicated AI chip, doing one job with enormous power: taking the mixture of sound arriving at your ears, separating out the speech, enhancing it, and putting the scene back together - many times per second. The goal is the clearest possible voice in the noisiest possible room [4]. ### Signia: breadth Four smaller networks, each specialising in one dimension - speech, your own voice, the scene, noise - constantly comparing notes so the device understands the whole situation. The goal is the most appropriate response to the complete moment, not just the loudest problem in it [1][2]. A simple analogy. Phonak has hired one world-class specialist who is outstanding at a single crucial skill. Signia has hired a small team of four, each good at a different thing, who talk to each other constantly. Neither structure is automatically superior, and it is worth saying plainly that **counting networks is not a measure of hearing benefit** - independent commentary made exactly that point about Signia's "four DNNs" claim [2]. Equally, one very powerful chip does not automatically understand context better. Both arguments are reasonable engineering positions. **The practical consequence:** Phonak's design points at the hardest listening problem head-on. Signia's design tries to make every ordinary moment feel more natural, including the ones where you are not straining to hear anything at all. ## 5. Head to head: the complete specification table Everything both companies have published, side by side. Remember that all figures are the manufacturers' own claims [1][2][3][4]. Signia Pure Charge&Go MaX Phonak Audéo EON Sphere **Parent group** WSA (WS Audiology), Denmark/Germany Sonova, Switzerland **Platform name** MaX (Multi-adaptive Xperience) EON **Launch date** 24 August 2026 [1] 24 August 2026 [3] **First markets** USA, Germany, Nordics [1] USA, then Germany, France, UK, Australia in September [4] **AI architecture** Four task-specific DNNs (Acoustic Intelligence) [1][2] Dual chip: HYPERSONIC AI + ERA [4] **Core speech feature** RealTime Conversation Enhancement AI [1] Spheric Speech Clarity 3.0 [4] **Scene handling** Ambient Scene Adaptation AI, continuous [1][2] AutoSense OS AI 8.0, up to 700 analyses/second [4] **Own voice** Own Voice Processing AI, no calibration needed [1][2] Not a headline feature of this launch **Noise handling** Dynamic Noise Control AI — judges type, direction, context [1] DNN speech separation, then scene reconstruction [4] **Chip claim** 54x processing, 2x memory, 50% more efficient vs IX [1] 37% less power than previous generation [4] **Size / weight** Not emphasised at launch 25% smaller, 20% lighter than previous Sphere [3][4] **Battery (claimed)** Up to 30 hours [2] Up to 38 hours; about 22 hours with heavy streaming [4] **Charger** Portable, 4 charges, 6 hours from 30 min [1] Desktop charger and portable ChargerGo with own battery [4] **Bluetooth** Classic + LE Audio (OneConnect) [1] Made For All broad Bluetooth compatibility [4] **Telecoil** Yes, built into OneConnect [1][2] Not part of the headline EON Sphere RIC package **Auracast** Hardware ready; full function by firmware by March 2027 [1] Included and working at launch [4] **Wireless microphones** Signia accessories RogerDirect — Phonak's Roger microphone range [4] **Wind management** eWindscreen 2.0 [2] WindBlock 2.0: up to 50 dB reduction, all tech levels [4] **Fitting formula** Signia proprietary APD 4.0, new this generation [4] **Technology levels** Multiple levels across the platform Sphere Mode now at 90, 70 and 50 [4] **CROS option** Not in this first MaX release CROS EON R available on the EON platform [3] **Colours** Eight [1] Eight, including new Sienna Red [4] **Independent testing** Pending at time of writing [2] Pending at time of writing [4] **Price** Not published [1] Not published [4] ## 6. Round by round: where each one pulls ahead Specifications are only useful when translated into daily life. Here is what each difference actually means. ### Round 1 - Understanding speech in a noisy room This is the reason most people buy a premium hearing aid, and both are built for it. Phonak reports a signal-to-noise benefit of up to 10 dB in complex group conversations, and says wearers are twice as likely to understand every word from any direction compared with the same device without the feature switched on [4]. Signia reports a 10 to 20 percentage-point advantage over two competitors at its own research facility, and 19 to 34 percentage points in a study from HörZentrum Oldenburg, with 97% of wearers performing better in noisy group conversation than with key competitors [1][2]. **Honest verdict:** both claim large advantages, both measured them themselves, and the two sets of numbers are not directly comparable because the test conditions differ. Anyone who tells you one is proven better in noise is going beyond the published evidence. This round is genuinely undecided until independent laboratories report [2][4]. ### Round 2 - Battery life Phonak claims up to 38 hours; Signia claims up to 30 [2][4]. Phonak also gave a realistic heavy-use example of about 22 hours including eight hours of streaming, which is the more honest kind of figure [4]. Signia's charger is arguably the more convenient design: pocket-sized, holding four full charges, and giving roughly six hours of use from a 30-minute top-up [1]. Phonak offers both a desktop charger and a portable one with its own battery [4]. **Advantage:** Phonak on raw hours; broadly even on charging convenience. If you stream audio heavily all day, the extra headroom matters. ### Round 3 - Connectivity, and the Auracast catch This is where the two genuinely diverge, and where a detail could cost you money. - **Auracast timing.** Phonak's EON Sphere has Auracast working at launch. Signia's device is Auracast-"ready", with full functionality promised through a firmware update by March 2027 [1][4]. If Auracast matters to you today, that is a clear point to Phonak. - **Telecoil.** Signia includes a telecoil in its OneConnect package. Phonak's headline EON Sphere RIC does not [1][2]. If you use loop systems in halls, places of worship or institutions, this favours Signia. - **Roger.** Phonak's RogerDirect works with the Roger family of wireless microphones - a genuinely powerful ecosystem for classrooms, meetings and very difficult environments. Signia has its own accessories but no equivalent to Roger [4]. - **Phone compatibility.** Both connect broadly to phones. Neither requires a particular brand of handset [1][4]. **A reality check for India on Auracast:** it only works where venues install transmitters, and Indian adoption has barely begun. For most Indian buyers this is future-proofing rather than a feature you will use next month. ### Round 4 - Size, comfort and looks Phonak made this a headline: the EON Sphere is 25% smaller and 20% lighter than its previous Sphere generation [3][4]. That matters because the earlier Sphere, despite excellent performance, was noticeably larger than an ordinary hearing aid, and some patients refused it for that reason alone. Signia did not emphasise a size reduction at launch. **Advantage: Phonak**, particularly for anyone who has previously rejected a device because it looked or felt bulky. ### Round 5 - The sound of your own voice Here Signia is clearly ahead, and this deserves more attention than it usually gets. Ask any audiologist what new users complain about first and you will hear the same answer: "My own voice sounds boomy, like I am talking inside a drum." People abandon hearing aids over this. Signia has previously linked its Own Voice Processing to lower return rates, especially among first-time wearers [2]. In MaX it works immediately, with no in-clinic calibration step [1][2]. Phonak did not make own-voice handling a headline feature of the EON launch. **Advantage: Signia** - and for a first-time user, this may matter more than any chip specification. ### Round 6 - Wind and the outdoors Both improved wind handling. Phonak quantified it precisely: WindBlock 2.0 reduces microphone wind noise by up to 50 dB and improves signal-to-noise ratio by up to 30 dB, available on every EON technology level rather than only the expensive ones [4]. Its method is clever - comparing the two microphones and leaning on whichever is less affected by the wind. Signia's eWindscreen 2.0 addresses the same problem but was described in less measurable detail [2]. **Advantage: Phonak**, on the strength of published detail. Relevant if you walk, cycle, travel by scooter or spend time outdoors. ### Round 7 - Keeping the world around you This is Signia's philosophical home ground. Its "Live Noisy" campaign argues that background sound is part of life - the laughter at a function, the hum of a market - and that erasing it leaves you comfortable but disconnected [2]. Its Dynamic Noise Control judges what the noise is, where it comes from and whether you are actually in conversation, easing back the room when you need speech and restoring awareness when you do not [1]. **Advantage: Signia** - if your complaint about hearing aids has ever been "everything sounds artificial" or "I feel cut off", this design is aimed squarely at you. ## 7. What neither company will put in the brochure In fairness to you, the same three warnings apply to both devices. - **Every performance number is self-reported.** Signia's figures come from Signia white papers and Signia-run facilities; Phonak's come from Phonak Field Study News and Insight papers. Independent laboratory testing of both platforms was still pending at the time of writing [2][4]. - **Percentages compare each brand with itself.** "54x more powerful" and "37% less power" are both measured against the same company's previous generation, not against each other [1][4]. They cannot be lined up as if they were the same measurement. - **Version numbers are not hearing improvements.** Phonak stated openly that EON was not designed to hear dramatically better than its previous generation, but to deliver similar performance more efficiently in a smaller device [4]. Signia's MaX is described by independent coverage as an evolution of its IX platform [2]. Both are refinements of proven technology, which is good engineering - but it is not the revolution the marketing implies. **And one truth that outranks this entire article:** a well-fitted mid-range hearing aid will nearly always outperform a badly fitted premium one. Neither of these devices will help you if the receiver power is wrong, the dome does not seal, or the programming was never matched to your hearing chart. The fitting matters more than the logo. ## 8. So which one suits you? A practical decision guide Find the row that sounds most like your life. This is the most useful table in the article. If this sounds like you... Leans towards Because "I cannot follow anything in a noisy restaurant" **Either - try both** Both are built for this; only your own ears can decide [2][4] "I hated how big my last hearing aid looked" **Phonak** 25% smaller, 20% lighter than the previous Sphere [3][4] "My own voice sounds horrible through hearing aids" **Signia** Own Voice Processing without calibration [1][2] "I am a first-time user and nervous" **Signia** Own-voice comfort is linked to fewer returns [2] "I stream music and calls all day" **Phonak** Up to 38 hours versus 30 [2][4] "I use loop systems in halls or places of worship" **Signia** Telecoil included in OneConnect [1][2] "I want Auracast working today" **Phonak** Signia's is enabled by firmware by March 2027 [1][4] "I am in classrooms or meetings all day" **Phonak** RogerDirect and the Roger microphone range [4] "I cycle, walk or travel outdoors a lot" **Phonak** WindBlock 2.0, quantified and on all levels [4] "Hearing aids make the world feel unnatural" **Signia** The "Live Noisy" design keeps ambience intact [2] "I want the best noise technology at a mid price" **Phonak** Sphere Mode now reaches the Standard 50 level [4] "I have no usable hearing in one ear" **Phonak** CROS EON R exists on the EON platform [3] "I already wear Signia IX and I am happy" **Wait** MaX is an evolution of that platform [2] "I want proof before I spend" **Wait for both** Independent lab results were pending for both [2][4] **If several rows apply to you, count them.** But treat the result as a starting point for a conversation with your audiologist, not a verdict. Your hearing test may rule one option in or out regardless of everything above. ## 9. Questions to ask before you pay Whichever way you lean, take these questions to your hearing centre. They protect you far better than any specification sheet. - **"Which technology level are you quoting me?"** Performance and price change substantially between levels within the same family [4]. - **"Is this the Sphere model?"** For Phonak, only the Sphere version has the AI speech separation. The standard EON R does not [3][4]. - **"Is Auracast active on this device today?"** Get the answer in writing if you are paying for it [1][4]. - **"Is own-voice processing switched on in my fitting?"** Then speak aloud during the trial and listen to yourself [1][2]. - **"Can I trial it in my own noisy situations?"** A quiet clinic room proves almost nothing. Test it at a family gathering, in a market, in your car. - **"What is included?"** Charger, warranty, number of follow-up fine-tuning visits, and what a receiver replacement will cost later. - **"What happens if it does not suit me?"** Understand the return or exchange policy before, not after. ## 10. India: when can you actually buy these? Straightforwardly: neither device was launched in India on 24 August 2026. - **Signia MaX** went to the USA, Germany and the Nordic countries first, with most remaining markets following later in 2026 [1][2]. - **Phonak EON** went to the USA first, with Germany, France, the United Kingdom, Australia and further markets in September [4]. - **Neither company published pricing anywhere**, which is normal for devices sold through clinics and priced locally [1][4]. Both brands are well established in India, so the question is when rather than whether. In the meantime, the previous generations of both - Signia IX and Phonak Infinio - remain excellent devices, and both earned strong independent scores. If you need help now, you do not have to wait for a launch to hear well [2][4]. ## 11. Conclusion: you decide, not the marketing Two of the world's finest engineering teams looked at the same question on the same day and gave different answers. That is unusual, and it is good news for you. If your life is defined by the hardest listening moments - the crowded restaurant, the wedding hall, the meeting room - Phonak's approach of concentrating enormous power on exactly that problem, in a notably smaller body with longer battery and Auracast working today, is a compelling argument. If your frustration with hearing aids has been that the world sounds artificial, that your own voice sounds wrong, or that you feel sealed off from the room, Signia's approach of managing the whole scene - and its refusal to treat noise as the enemy - speaks directly to you. Neither company has yet proved superiority to an independent laboratory. Neither has published a price. Both are refinements of already-excellent platforms rather than revolutions. And both will disappoint you completely if they are fitted carelessly. **So do the one thing no brochure can do for you:** get a proper hearing test, ask for a trial of both if you can, and wear them in the actual rooms where your life happens. Your ears have never read a specification sheet. They are still the better judge. ## Let your own ears settle the argument. We fit both Signia and Phonak. Book a free hearing test with our RCI-certified audiologists and ask for a trial in your own noisy world before you decide. **Call +91-9811418578** · [www.fairfieldhearing.in](https://fairfieldhearing.in) · New Friends Colony, New Delhi ## Disclaimer (Medical, Legal & Trademark) This article is provided by Fairfield Hearing Clinics for general education and awareness only. It is not medical advice, a diagnosis, a prescription, or a recommendation to buy or avoid any particular product, brand, model or technology level. It is not a paid, sponsored or commissioned comparison, and no payment or consideration was received from any manufacturer for it. All product details, specifications, performance figures, launch dates, market availability, timelines and feature descriptions are based on publicly available manufacturer announcements and independent industry reporting at the time of writing, and are believed to be accurate then. These details can change at any time and differ by country. Performance figures quoted for both products are the respective manufacturers' own reported results from manufacturer-sponsored studies rather than independently verified findings, and are presented as such. Because the two companies used different test methods and conditions, their published figures are not directly comparable with each other. Independent laboratory testing of both platforms was still pending or in progress at the time of writing. Feature availability dates, including the stated timeline for full Auracast functionality, are manufacturer statements and may change. Any suggestion in this article that one device may suit a particular type of user better is a general educational observation based on published feature differences. It is not a clinical ranking, not a statement that one product performs better than the other, and not a recommendation for any individual. Hearing aids must be selected, fitted and programmed individually after a proper hearing assessment, and results differ from person to person. Nothing in this article should be used to diagnose or treat any condition, or to delay seeking professional care. For advice about your hearing or the right device for you, please consult a qualified, registered audiologist or an ENT physician who can examine you in person. If you have ear pain, discharge, sudden hearing loss, or hearing loss in one ear, seek prompt professional care. **Trademark note:** "Signia", "Pure Charge&Go", "MaX", "Multi-adaptive Xperience", "Integrated Xperience", "Acoustic Intelligence", "RealTime Conversation Enhancement", "Own Voice Processing", "OneConnect", "SoundSmoothing", "eWindscreen", "Live Noisy", "WSA" and "WS Audiology" are trademarks of WS Audiology A/S or its affiliates. "Phonak", "Audéo", "EON", "Sphere", "Infinio", "HYPERSONIC", "ERA", "AutoSense OS", "Spheric Speech Clarity", "WindBlock", "Roger", "RogerDirect", "EasyGuard", "myPhonak" and "Sonova" are trademarks of Sonova AG or its affiliates. "Bluetooth" and "Auracast" are trademarks of Bluetooth SIG, Inc. Other names are the property of their respective owners. Fairfield Hearing Clinics is an independent hearing care provider and is not affiliated with, authorised by, endorsed by or sponsored by these companies for the purposes of this article. All names and third-party sources are used only for identification, review, comparison, commentary and educational purposes. ## References & Credits *All information above has been summarised in our own words for easy reading. Full credit belongs to the original authors and publishers listed below. Readers are encouraged to consult the original sources for the latest details.* - WSA (WS Audiology) - press release, "Signia Introduces MaX, Powered by Acoustic Intelligence: World's First AI Hearing Aid Platform with 4 DNNs", 24 August 2026 (four DNNs, chip claims, OneConnect, charger, availability, and the Auracast firmware timeline footnote). [Link](https://www.wsa.com/press-release/signia-introduces-max-powered-by-acoustic-intelligence-worlds-first-ai-hearing-aid-platform-with-4-dnns/) - Strom, K. "Signia MaX Hearing Aids Introduced So You Can 'Live Noisy'." HearingTracker, 24 August 2026 - independent launch coverage, hands-on impressions, technical detail on the four DNNs, evidence sources, and commentary on the DNN-count claim. [Link](https://www.hearingtracker.com/news/signia-max-hearing-aids-introduced-so-you-can-live-noisy-) - Phonak - official product pages for Audéo EON Sphere, Audéo EON R and CROS EON R. [Link](https://www.phonak.com/en-us/hearing-devices/hearing-aids/audeo-eon-sphere) - Strom, K. "Phonak Eon Debuts Smaller Sphere, Auracast, and WindBlock." HearingTracker, 24 August 2026 - independent launch coverage, HYPERSONIC chip and efficiency claims, size and battery figures, AutoSense 8.0, APD 4.0, WindBlock 2.0 study detail, technology-level availability, and the assessment of EON as an evolution of Sphere. [Link](https://www.hearingtracker.com/news/phonak-eon-debuts-smaller-sphere-auracast-and-windblock) - Signia - official product page, Signia Pure Charge&Go MaX (Multi-adaptive Xperience). [Link](https://www.signia.net/en/hearing-aids/multi-adaptive-xperience/pure-charge-go-max/) - Bluetooth SIG - background on Auracast broadcast audio and Bluetooth LE Audio, including venue adoption. [Link](https://www.bluetooth.com/blog/auracast-broadcast-audio-will-transform-listening-experiences-for-those-using-hearing-aids/) *© 2026 Fairfield Hearing Clinics, New Delhi. Prepared for public awareness. Please seek professional care for personal hearing decisions.* ### Not sure which hearing aid is right for you? Get a free hearing test and an honest, expert recommendation — with a no-obligation trial. [Book Your Free Test](/book-a-test) Frequently asked questions Which is better, Signia MaX or Phonak EON Sphere? + Neither is better in general. They are built on opposite philosophies: Phonak concentrates one powerful AI chip on separating speech from noise, while Signia uses four networks to manage the whole listening scene including your own voice. Independent laboratory testing of both was still pending at the time of writing, so the honest answer depends on your hearing test, your hardest listening situations and a real trial [2][4]. What is the main difference between them? + The AI architecture. Phonak uses a dedicated HYPERSONIC chip focused on speech separation; Signia uses four task-specific deep neural networks that share information about speech, your own voice, the sound scene and noise [1][2][4]. Which has better battery life? + Phonak claims up to 38 hours; Signia claims up to 30 hours. Phonak also gives a heavy-use example of about 22 hours including eight hours of streaming. Real battery life varies with streaming, hearing loss and battery age [2][4]. Which one has Auracast working now? + Phonak EON Sphere includes Auracast at launch. Signia's Pure Charge&Go MaX is Auracast-ready, with full functionality promised via a firmware update by March 2027. Note that Auracast also needs venues to install transmitters, and Indian adoption is still very limited [1][4]. Which is better if my own voice sounds strange? + Signia. Its Own Voice Processing is a headline feature and now works immediately without in-clinic calibration. This is one of the most common reasons new users give up on hearing aids [1][2]. Which is better for single-sided deafness? + Phonak, because the EON platform includes a CROS EON R for unaidable hearing loss in one ear. Signia's first MaX release is the Pure Charge&Go only [1][3]. Do either of them have a telecoil? + Signia includes a telecoil in its OneConnect package. The headline Phonak EON Sphere RIC does not. If you rely on loop systems, this favours Signia [1][2][4]. Are these available in India and what do they cost? + Neither was in the first launch wave on 24 August 2026, and neither company published pricing. Indian pricing is set locally and varies by technology level. Please check with an authorised hearing centre for current status [1][4]. Should I upgrade from my current hearing aids? + If your present devices work well, there is no urgency. Phonak stated that EON was designed to deliver similar performance more efficiently rather than to hear dramatically better, and Signia's MaX is an evolution of its IX platform. 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