HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach Newswire - 7 August 2026 - Henderson Sunlight Asset Management Limited (the "Manager") announces the interim results of Sunlight REIT for the six months ended 30 June 2026 (the "Reporting Period").

For the Reporting Period, Sunlight REIT recorded revenue of HK$382.4 million, a year-on-year decline of 2.2%. After deducting property operating expenses of HK$82.7 million, net property income came in at HK$299.7 million. Aided by a 7.9% saving in cash interest expense to HK$84.3 million, distributable income for the Reporting Period was HK$164.0 million, a 2.7% drop from the corresponding period in the previous year.

The Board has resolved to declare an interim distribution per unit of HK 8.8 cents, representing a payout ratio of 94.3% and an annualized distribution yield of 8.1% based on the closing unit price of HK$2.16 on the last trading day of the Reporting Period.

The appraised value of Sunlight REIT's portfolio was HK$17,118.1 million at 30 June 2026. Gross assets and net assets of Sunlight REIT were HK$17,728.3 million and HK$12,168.2 million respectively, and the net asset value per unit was HK$6.92.

Operating Highlights

At 30 June 2026, the overall occupancy rate of Sunlight REIT's portfolio stood at 90.8%. Occupancy rates of the office and retail portfolios came in at 92.0% and 88.4% respectively, while their corresponding passing rents were HK$30.6 per sq. ft. and HK$62.2 per sq. ft., down 1.3% and 2.7% from six months ago.

Dah Sing Financial Centre, the flagship office property of Sunlight REIT, recorded an occupancy of 91.8%, while its passing rent stayed largely unchanged at HK$35.2 per sq. ft. Regarding the retail portfolio, the occupancy of Sheung Shui Centre Shopping Arcade came in at 86.9%, mainly attributable to the prolonged vacancy pending the replacement of a kindergarten tenant. Passing rent of this property was HK$98.2 per sq. ft. Meanwhile, Metro City Phase I Property reported an occupancy rate of 88.0%, while its passing rent was HK$52.0 per sq. ft.

Mr. Au Siu Kee, Alexander, Chairman of the Manager, said, "The sound financial position of Sunlight REIT provides a degree of assurance, as demonstrated by the favourable refinancing of over HK$3,600 million in debt facilities over the past 12 months. Meanwhile, we will prioritize strengthening operational resilience through disciplined cost management, prudent capital allocation and selective asset enhancement initiatives that support long-term value creation. In approaching its 20th listing anniversary, Sunlight REIT will endeavour to create sustainable value for the benefit of unitholders, while harnessing innovation and technology to bolster portfolio robustness and support future-ready asset management."

Remarks: Attached financial highlights of 2026 interim results of Sunlight REIT.

Financial Highlights of 2026 Interim Results

(in HK$' million, unless otherwise specified)

Disclaimer: The information contained in this press release does not constitute an offer or invitation to sell or the solicitation of an offer or invitation to purchase or subscribe for units in Sunlight REIT in Hong Kong or any other jurisdiction.

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HANOI, VIETNAM - Media OutReach Newswire - 7 August 2026 - As global institutional capital increasingly redefines value creation in real estate, Vinhomes, Vietnam's largest listed real estate developer by market capitalization, is emerging as a credible long-term urban development platform.

An aerial perspective of Vinhomes Green Paradise in Can Gio, illustrating the integration of modern urban infrastructure with active ecological restoration to foster long-term environmental resilience.

An aerial perspective of Vinhomes Green Paradise in Can Gio, illustrating the integration of modern urban infrastructure with active ecological restoration to foster long-term environmental resilience.

With a land bank exceeding 295 million square meters, nearly 650,000 residents across its integrated townships, and record equivalent revenue of VND183.1 trillion (US$6.94 billion) in 2025, the company has demonstrated its capacity to plan, finance, deliver and operate large-scale cities with remarkable consistency.

For more than two millennia, humanity has celebrated its greatest achievements through the idea of "wonders," from the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World to the New7Wonders of Nature, which in 2011 recognized sites such as the Amazon Rainforest and Vietnam's own Ha Long Bay for their untouched natural beauty.

Today, a fourth wave is emerging: one defined not by human creations set apart from nature, nor by landscapes left untouched, but by developments where urbanization actively enhances natural ecosystems. This philosophy, combined with Vinhomes' operational scale, has positioned the company at the forefront of that shift, offering global institutional investors a proven model that is gaining recognition across Asia.

Nature-Positive Development Defines Vinhomes' Urban Philosophy

At the core of Vinhomes' approach is a fundamental departure from traditional real estate development; the company approaches urban development as an integrated process of environmental enhancement, infrastructure creation and community building.

This philosophy is evident across several landmark projects. At Vinhomes Green Paradise in Can Gio, built on reclaimed coastal land, modern infrastructure coexists with active ecological restoration, creating new living environments while supporting long-term environmental resilience.

At Vinhomes Global Gate Ha Long, the urban masterplan has been designed specifically to complement the UNESCO-recognized Ha Long Bay, one of the world's most celebrated natural wonders, creating a space where urban life and natural heritage mutually enrich one another.

For institutional investors, this nature-positive orientation reflects a broader strategic shift. Long-term capital is increasingly flowing toward developers capable of creating urban ecosystems that generate value over decades, not merely delivering projects on a transactional basis. Vinhomes' ability to embed sustainability, ecological regeneration and climate resilience into its masterplans aligns with the evolving expectations of global asset owners seeking both financial returns and environmental impact.

Proven Execution And Operational Scale Build Investor Confidence

In real estate, vision carries little weight without the ability to execute. This is where Vinhomes has established one of its strongest competitive advantages. While many developers concentrate their portfolios within a limited number of cities or regions, Vinhomes has successfully replicated its large-scale urban development model across Vietnam, delivering integrated townships from north to south while maintaining consistent quality, execution speed and operational standards.

The company's 2025 performance underscores this capability. By year-end, Vinhomes had delivered more than 34,000 apartments, villas and shophouses, achieving record equivalent revenue of VND183.1 trillion (US$6.94 billion), a 29% year-on-year increase that exceeded its annual target. Net profit reached VND43.3 trillion (US$1.6 billion), up 24%, while sales bookings nearly doubled to VND205.3 trillion (US$7.9 billion). Unrecognized contracted sales of VND186.4 trillion (US$7.1 billion) provide exceptional revenue visibility for the years ahead.

Beyond financial metrics, Vinhomes' operational scale is evidenced by nearly 650,000 residents now living across its developments nationwide, forming one of Southeast Asia's largest integrated residential communities. This scale demonstrates not only the company's ability to build projects but also its capacity to create functioning urban ecosystems capable of sustaining long-term economic and social activity.

The company's land bank, exceeding 295 million square meters as of December 31, 2025, represents Vietnam's largest and is strategically positioned across major metropolitan areas and regions benefiting from accelerating urbanization, industrial development and tourism growth. This extensive reserve provides a substantial pipeline for future development while supporting sustainable long-term growth.

Vinhomes' operational excellence is further validated by internationally recognized certifications including ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001 and SA8000, reflecting global standards in quality management, environmental performance, occupational health and safety, and social responsibility. The company's market position, Vietnam's largest listed real estate company by market capitalization at approximately US$19.4 billion, and the country's second-largest listed enterprise overall, reinforces its institutional credibility. Its brand, valued at an estimated US$1.6 billion by Brand Finance, ranks among Vietnam's Top 10 Most Valuable Brands.

For international investors, these indicators point to something larger than financial success alone. They reflect a company that has evolved beyond traditional real estate development into a trusted urban development platform, one capable of planning, financing, delivering and operating large-scale cities with remarkable consistency.

If the first three waves of human wonders celebrated extraordinary achievements of engineering or nature, the emerging fourth wave may well be defined by developments that elevate nature itself, creating places where environmental restoration, economic growth and human prosperity reinforce one another.

That vision demands proven execution, long-term thinking and institutional credibility. These qualities explain why an increasing number of global investors are viewing Vinhomes as one of Asia's most compelling long-term urban development platforms.

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HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach Newswire - 7 August 2026 - As global higher education evolves rapidly, Central Asian students are increasingly looking beyond traditional Western destinations. For Dulatkhan, a freshman from Uzbekistan, this search for academic rigour led him to The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) to pursue Information Engineering.

Although unconventional for Uzbekistani students, Dulatkhan's journey highlights how CUHK's international reputation is reaching new global markets.

Hong Kong: A Launchpad for Engineering Ambitions

Choosing a university extends far beyond rankings. Hong Kong's safety, welcoming environment, blend of cultures and natural landscapes first attracted Dulatkhan. However, it was CUHK's holistic approach that solidified his choice: combining research excellence with the greenest campus in Hong Kong and a supportive community fostered by its unique collegiate system.

Building Skills Through Hands-On Learning

The Faculty of Engineering at CUHK has developed programmes designed to address the complexities of a technology-driven world. Its "explore first, specialise later" curriculum allowed Dulatkhan to build a strong foundation before focusing on a specific pathway. He has already developed a rock-paper-scissors robot, worked with Linux systems and mastered various programming languages. This practical training is supported by CUHK's resources for self-driven learning, including comprehensive library facilities and accessible faculty advisors.

Thriving in the CUHK Community

Dulatkhan has immersed himself in campus life, participating in inter-college volleyball and Judo while exploring Hong Kong's natural beauty through hikes. His passion for community leadership has evolved through his roles as an active member of the International Student Association and External Vice-President for the Central Asian Association. He regularly participates in career workshops, recruitment talks and the International Connection Programme, facilitating his integration into Hong Kong culture.

From CUHK to Hong Kong's Tech Industry

Looking ahead, Dulatkhan plans to discover his specific research passions and target internships through CUHK's career portal. His goal is to launch his career within Hong Kong's technology sector, contributing to leading tech companies in this regional hub.

Programme Details: CUHK's Information Engineering (IERG) Programme

Established in 1989 as the first of its kind in Hong Kong, CUHK's IERG programme integrates Computer Science, Electronic Engineering, Data Science, Cybersecurity and Artificial Intelligence. Key highlights include:

Multi-Disciplinary Curriculum: Five Streams of Specialisation - Big Data, Telecommunications, Cyber Security, Networked Systems and Information Science.

Global Recognition: Ranked 37th globally in Computer Science and Electrical Engineering (QS World Rankings by Subject).

Practical Training: Foundational training in Mathematics, Signals, Data Structures and Computer Networks before advancing to specialised subjects.

Strong Career Outcomes: Approximately 90% of the programme's 100 annual graduates secure positions at renowned companies including Deloitte, PwC, HSBC, JP Morgan Chase, Huawei, IBM and Lenovo.

For more information about CUHK's Information Engineering programme, visit: https://www.ie.cuhk.edu.hk/ier

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*Debut of Chef's Grill, an air-conditioned omakase-inspired eight-course dining experience co-curated with the Singapore Chefs' Association

*Longstanding fan favourites Craft' B, Slurp Your Oysters, Jett BBQ and DAMN return alongside 18 new vendors across five zones

*Marketplace by Indoguna and Sunset Lounge by Asahi introduces premium grilling, golden hour gatherings and new ways to experience the beachfront

*Beach-front seating and increased sheltered capacity, new ways to settle in and enjoy the festival by the sea

*First-ever use of solar energy to power the air-conditioned Chef's Grill pavilion and beachfront festival lighting

SINGAPORE - Media OutReach Newswire - 7 August 2026 - Sentosa GrillFest, Singapore's favourite beachfront cookout supported by Singapore Tourism Board, returns to Siloso Beach for its ninth edition from 23 July to 16 August 2026. Since its debut in 2017, the festival has welcomed close to 800,000 visitors, and this year's edition is its most ambitious yet.

Featuring 42 vendors across five zones, including 18 new names and a host of returning crowd favourites, guests can look forward to bold new flavours, an elevated beachfront atmosphere, and first-ever dining concepts co-curated with the Singapore Chefs' Association, all in a festival that welcomes guests of every kind, pets included. From the crackle of open flames and the aroma of food fresh off the grill to the anticipation of the first bite by the sea, Sentosa GrillFest 2026 is designed to be a gastronomic feast for all senses.

Omakase-Inspired Chef's Grill

Making its debut this year is Chef's Grill, Sentosa GrillFest's first-ever eight-course omakase-inspired style beachfront dining experience, created in collaboration with the Singapore Chefs' Association (SCA). Held in an air-conditioned tent with premium chinaware, the format gives diners a close look at live-fire techniques from a curated roster of Singapore chefs. Three mainstay vendors - Sentosa Golf Club, R&B Grill Bar and ASAP & CO - anchor the experience across all four weekends, while a rotating guest vendor slot brings fresh faces to the menu each week, giving guests a new reason to return every weekend.

Chef's Grill also serves as the closing platform for the inaugural Singapore Chef Festival, organised in partnership with the SCA, marking Sentosa GrillFest's growing role in Singapore's culinary calendar.

For Chef's Grill menu and pricing details, refer to www.sentosa.com.sg/grillfest.

Marketplace by Indoguna

Returning in an elevated format this year is Marketplace, developed in collaboration with Indoguna, a leading premium food importer and distributor in Singapore. This year's edition places a sharper focus on local sourcing and sustainable produce, with a curated selection of ingredients that champions responsible food choices without compromising on quality.

Drawing the eyes of all who enter is a central chiller display, where guests can browse and select fresh meats, seafood, vegetables and gourmet items, before watching them cooked-to-order across themed grill and serve stalls. Prepare to be entranced by the theatre of live-fire cooking through grilling, smoking and searing front and centre.

A retail section carries artisanal products, sauces, spices and ready-to-cook selections for guests who want to take part of the Sentosa GrillFest experience home.

And for those looking to capture the memories, the aura-reading photobooth is the perfect spot to snap share-worthy moments with friends.

Sunset Lounge by Asahi

As the sun dips below the horizon, the Sunset Lounge by Asahi, sets the scene for golden hour gatherings by the sea. Guests can ease into the evening at this dedicated beachfront bar experience, where the pace slows and the views take centre stage. The lounge is positioned as a standalone wind-down spot between the afternoon and evening sessions with DJ programming, live band performances.

For details on programming, refer to www.sentosa.com.sg/grillfest.

Vendor Line-up for Every Palate

Beyond the new concepts, Sentosa GrillFest 2026 brings back three beloved zones: Local Grills, International Grills and Beachside Grills.

Local Grills returns with homegrown crowd favourites Slurp Your Oysters and Craft' B, both longstanding fixtures of Sentosa GrillFest who have grown alongside the festival. Craft' B, known for their Netflix-featured grass-fed ribeye, returns alongside Slurp Your Oysters, serving freshly shucked oysters sourced directly from Murotsu Bay in Hyogo Prefecture, Japan. Also back is DAMN, winner of Sentosa GrillFest's People's Choice Award in 2025, bringing their signature dry-aged meats and the much-anticipated return of their sold-out dry-aged beef burger. Joining them are new additions such as Cow Bae, known for their signature flambe on the grill, continuing Sentosa GrillFest's commitment to championing local food businesses.

International Grills takes guests on a culinary journey across the globe, from Korean BBQ at Hanok Kimchi and Japanese flame-torched mentaiko wagyu beef bowls at Gyushi, to the bold smoky flavours of BBQ Box. Joining them this year are new entrants Umi Matsuri, bringing the Japanese art of robatayaki grilling to the beachfront, and 8 Degree Taiwanese Bistro, serving up the iconic Taiwanese night market classic 大肠包小肠 (Taiwan sausage with sticky rice).

Perched along the waterfront, Beachside Grills serves up open-flame cooking against the backdrop of Siloso Beach. New this year are Smokin' Joe, bringing elevated options with their Australian Wagyu ribeye, and ChillBro (冷仔), rounding off the meal on a sweet note with grilled banana topped with chocolate ice cream and chocolate sauce. Returning favourites include Jett BBQ, beloved for their show-stopping dinosaur ribs, and Smok Hous, known for its Texas-style barbecue.

Aside from the food, festivalgoers can look forward to live entertainment throughout the festival. Kicking off the first Sunday on 26 July, ZIP4, a Korean jazz band, will take to the stage at 7pm in partnership with the Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Singapore.

The full list of participating vendors can be found here: www.sentosa.com.sg/grillfest.

Sustainability and Accessibility

This year's edition marks a significant step forward in the festival's sustainability journey. For the first time, the air-conditioned Chef's Grill pavilion and beachfront festival lighting will be powered by battery and solar energy, reducing the festival's reliance on conventional power sources and reducing carbon footprint.

Continuing commitments include the reduction of single-use disposables across the festival grounds, with all vendors required to use compostable packaging and cutlery in line with Sentosa's Disposables Policy.

On accessibility, Sentosa GrillFest continues to provide dedicated beach tracks for wheelchair users and families with strollers, with priority seating available for guests with mobility needs throughout the festival grounds.

Event details - Sentosa GrillFest 2026

Time: 4.00pm to 10.30pm

Venue: Siloso Beachfront

Dates:

Thu 23, Fri 24, Sat 25, Sun 26 July;

Fri 31 July, Sat 1, Sun 2 August;

Fri 7, Sat 8, Sun 9 August; and

Fri 14, Sat 15, Sun 16 August

For more information on Sentosa GrillFest 2026, please visit www.sentosa.com.sg/grillfest.

About Sentosa

Sentosa, where discovery never ends, is Asia's leading leisure destination and Singapore's premier island resort getaway, located within 15 minutes from the central business and shopping districts. The island resort is managed by Sentosa Development Corporation, which works with various stakeholders in overseeing property investments, attractions development, and operation of the various leisure offerings and management of the residential precinct on the island.

The 500-hectare island resort is home to an exciting array of themed attractions, award-winning spa retreats, lush rainforests, golden sandy beaches, resort accommodations, world-renowned golf courses, a deep-water yachting marina and luxurious residences ? making Sentosa a vibrant island resort for business and leisure. Sentosa is also home to Singapore's first integrated resort, Resorts World Sentosa, which operates Southeast Asia's first Universal Studios theme park.

Situated on the eastern end of Sentosa Island is Sentosa Cove, an exclusive waterfront residential enclave bustling with more than 2,000 homes, quayside restaurants, retail and specialty shops. The island is also proud to be home to Sentosa Golf Club and its two acclaimed golf courses, The Serapong and The Tanjong. Sentosa Golf Club has hosted a number of high-profile professional and amateur tournaments, including the Singapore Open and HSBC Women's World Championship, welcoming international star players and world-class golf professionals from across the world.

Welcoming a growing number of local and international guests every year, Sentosa is an integral part of Singapore's goal to be a global destination to work, live and play. For more information, please visit: www.sentosa.com.sg.

About Sentosa Development Corporation

Sentosa Development Corporation (SDC) was established on 1 September 1972 as a Statutory Board under the Ministry of Trade and Industry. As a master planner, its charter since inception has been to oversee the development, management, marketing and promotion of the island of Sentosa as a resort destination for locals and tourists.

SDC wholly owns its subsidiaries Sentosa Cove Resort Management Pte Ltd and Sentosa Golf Club. SDC also owns the Singapore Cable Car Sky Network, managed by Mount Faber Leisure Group Pte Ltd, a wholly owned subsidiary which operates as an autonomous commercial arm.

About Singapore Tourism Board

The Singapore Tourism Board (STB) is the lead development agency for tourism, one of Singapore's key economic sectors. Together with industry partners and the community, we shape a dynamic Singapore tourism landscape. We bring the Passion Made Possible brand to life by differentiating Singapore as a vibrant destination that inspires people to share and deepen their passions.

More: www.stb.gov.sg or www.visitsingapore.com | Follow us: STB LinkedIn, STB Facebook or STB Instagram

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EBENE, Mauritius, Aug. 07, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Emas tetap menjadi salah satu aset lindung nilai yang paling aktif diperdagangkan di dunia. Pergerakan harganya sangat responsif terhadap perkembangan geopolitik, keputusan kebijakan bank sentral, ekspektasi inflasi, serta perubahan sentimen investor.

Dalam menghadapi dinamika pasar yang bergerak tanpa henti, investor kini dapat memanfaatkan XAUUSD247 dari PU Prime untuk memperdagangkan emas melalui MT5 selama 24 jam sehari, tujuh hari seminggu.

Pada bulan Januari tahun ini, harga emas sempat melonjak hingga mendekati US$5.600 per ons, didorong oleh arus investor yang beralih ke aset lindung nilai di tengah meningkatnya ketegangan di Timur Tengah. Meski telah terkoreksi dari level puncaknya, riset World Gold Council menunjukkan bahwa emas tetap termasuk salah satu aset dengan kinerja terbaik dalam satu tahun terakhir.

"CFD emas secara konsisten menjadi salah satu produk yang paling aktif diperdagangkan di platform PU Prime," ujar Daniel Bruce, Direktur Pelaksana di PU Prime. "Berbagai faktor terus memengaruhi pergerakan harga sepanjang hari. Karena itu, trader semakin mengharapkan fleksibilitas untuk merespons setiap kali peluang muncul. Peluncuran XAUUSD247 memungkinkan nasabah memperdagangkan CFD emas selama 24 jam sehari, tujuh hari seminggu, sekaligus memberikan akses yang tidak terputus ke instrumen logam mulia tersebut."

Peluncuran XAUUSD247 memungkinkan trader mengakses pasar emas tanpa henti sepanjang minggu, termasuk pada akhir pekan, sehingga memberikan fleksibilitas lebih besar untuk bertransaksi di luar jam perdagangan konvensional. Di tengah pasar keuangan yang semakin beroperasi sepanjang waktu, PU Prime terus berfokus menghadirkan solusi perdagangan yang memberi nasabah fleksibilitas dan kemudahan lebih besar, serta akses lebih luas ke peluang global.

Tentang PU Prime

Sejak didirikan pada tahun 2015, PU Prime telah menjadi perusahaan teknologi finansial global terkemuka sekaligus broker CFD tepercaya. Kini, PU Prime menawarkan beragam produk keuangan teregulasi pada berbagai kelas aset, mulai dari valas dan komoditas hingga indeks, saham, serta obligasi. Beroperasi di lebih dari 190 negara dan telah mencatat lebih dari 40 juta unduhan aplikasi, PU Prime menghadirkan platform perdagangan inovatif serta fitur copy trading terintegrasi yang membantu trader di seluruh dunia meraih kesuksesan finansial dengan percaya diri.

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Expands Infoblox's AI-driven networking and security capabilities by combining critical network services and asset visibility with industry-leading network intelligence and observability

SANTA CLARA, Calif., Aug. 06, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Infoblox, the leading platform for preemptive security and critical network services, today announced it has completed its acquisition of Kentik, a leading network intelligence and observability company.

With the close of the acquisition, Infoblox advances its broader platform strategy, adding Kentik's real-time network intelligence and observability to its trusted foundation of critical network services, asset visibility and preemptive security. Kentik brings live operational intelligence from network flow, routing, path and performance data, providing deeper context into how traffic moves and services perform across increasingly complex hybrid and multi-cloud environments.

As these capabilities come together, they will help organizations simplify operations, strengthen cyber resilience and provide the trusted context needed to advance AI-driven networking and security operations.

At the same time, AI is fundamentally changing how organizations operate their networks and infrastructure. As networking, cloud and security teams increasingly rely on AI to accelerate operations and decision-making, trusted, high-quality data has become critical. As Infoblox and Kentik integrate their capabilities, authoritative infrastructure context and real-time operational intelligence will strengthen the trusted data foundation at the core of the Infoblox Platform, helping organizations support AgenticOps and broader AI-driven operations with confidence.

With the close of the acquisition, Infoblox will:

Help organizations gain a more complete understanding of their enterprise infrastructure by combining authoritative infrastructure context with real-time network intelligence and observability.

Provide richer operational context for networking, cloud and security teams, helping organizations investigate issues faster, improve operational efficiency and make more informed decisions.

Strengthen the data foundation for AgenticOps and broader AI-driven operations by providing the trusted infrastructure and operational context needed to support AI, automation and orchestration.

"AI is transforming how organizations operate enterprise infrastructure, but its value depends on the quality of the data that informs every decision," said Scott Harrell, president and CEO of Infoblox. "For more than two decades, Infoblox has been the authoritative source of truth for the critical network services that organizations depend on every day. Kentik adds powerful operational intelligence that enriches that data. Together, we're advancing the Infoblox vision for an AI-driven platform that brings networking, security and visibility together to help customers simplify operations, improve cyber resilience and build the trusted data foundation required for the next generation of AI-driven operations."

"Kentik was founded on the belief that understanding what your infrastructure is doing is the foundation for running it well," said Avi Freedman, co-founder and CEO of Kentik. "As AI becomes a primary operator of enterprise infrastructure, it will need both authoritative knowledge of what exists and real-time understanding of what is happening. By bringing together Infoblox's trusted infrastructure context with Kentik's operational intelligence, we're building the foundation for enterprises to operate faster, more securely and with greater confidence-and to safely govern how AI makes decisions across modern infrastructure."

Together, Infoblox's authoritative infrastructure context and Kentik's real-time operational intelligence will help organizations better understand, operate and secure increasingly complex hybrid and multi-cloud environments. Infoblox plans to integrate Kentik's capabilities into its platform over time, with additional product innovations and integration milestones to be shared as they become available.

For more information, read the blog on the acquisition close.

About Infoblox 

Infoblox is a leading platform for preemptive security and hybrid, multi-cloud networking that delivers enterprise resilience and agility. Trusted by over 5,700 customers, including the majority of Fortune 100 companies as well as emerging innovators, we seamlessly integrate, secure and automate critical network services so businesses can move fast without compromise. Visit infoblox.com, or follow us on LinkedIn. 

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The brand upgrade marks the evolution of Vmake Labs (formerly Vmake AI) from a single AI UGC video generator into an all-in-one platform that turns products into viral social video using proven and trending styles.

PALO ALTO, Calif., Aug. 06, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Vmake AI today announced its evolution into Vmake Labs, unveiling a new brand identity and product direction built around a clear promise: turn products into viral social video.

Vmake Labs is positioning itself as a social video studio, helping small businesses, e-commerce sellers and creators make content that feels native to social media, builds brand value and supports sales. The new identity reflects an expanded mission that goes beyond AI generation alone. It brings together what to make, how to make it and how to polish the result in one streamlined workflow.

Solving the Question Behind Every Social Video

For many small businesses, the hardest part of video is not production. It is knowing which type of video will work for a specific product, audience or business goal. A blank editor can help someone make a video, but it cannot decide whether a product needs an unboxing, a before-and-after demonstration, a how-to, a polished product showcase or a format inspired by what is trending now.

Vmake Labs is designed to close that gap. Instead of asking users to begin with a blank canvas, it starts with proven social video styles. Each style has its own structure, pacing and visual language, giving every product a clearer path into content made for social platforms.

"Small businesses do not need more creative guesswork. They need a faster path from product to content that can earn attention and support growth," said Cyril Hao, Head of Marketing at Vmake Labs. "Our new brand represents that shift. We are building a place where businesses can choose a style that fits their goal, let Vmake Labs do the heavy lifting, and get a viral video that feels native to social media."

From Product Input to Finished Social Video

Users begin by choosing a style and adding their product photos or clips. The Vmake Labs AI Video Agent then creates a finished video around the product, applying the structure, pace and creative language of the selected format. Integrated AI enhancement tools help improve visual quality and remove unwanted elements or text, so users can move from an idea to a polished result without relying on traditional editing skills.

This all-in-one workflow makes the process simple: choose a style, add a product and get a viral video. No blank canvas. No editing expertise. Less guesswork.

A Style Library Built for Social

The Vmake Labs style library brings together three complementary families of content.

UGC Styles turn products into authentic, creator-led formats such as unboxing, before-and-after, product-in-hand, how-to and podcast-style videos. These formats are designed to build trust, demonstrate value and make products feel natural in the social feed.

TVC Styles focus on polished product showcases and brand storytelling, helping businesses create a more premium, distinctive visual identity across social channels, storefronts and websites.

Creative Templates bring products into effects and creative formats gaining momentum across social media, making it easier for brands to participate in culture while keeping the product at the center of the story.

Built to Build Brands and Drive Sales

Vmake Labs is designed around the two outcomes that matter most to businesses on social media: building a brand people remember and creating content that helps sell products.

For brand-building goals, businesses can use creative and TVC styles to make their content more distinctive, current and recognizable. For conversion-focused goals, UGC formats such as unboxing, before-and-after and how-to can establish trust, show product value and support the journey from attention to purchase.

Together, these capabilities support one unified proposition: social video that builds your brand and sells your products.

More than a New Name

The move from Vmake AI to Vmake Labs signals a broader product philosophy. The company is evolving from a feature-led story about AI video generation into an outcome-led system for social content. AI remains the engine, but the value begins with choosing the right style and ends with a finished video built for the way people discover, evaluate and buy products on social media.

The upgraded brand gives Vmake Labs a clearer role in the market: not simply another AI video generator, but a social video studio where businesses and creators can turn products into content with stronger creative direction, higher production quality and greater potential to perform.

About Vmake Labs

Vmake Labs is the ultimate AI social video studio that helps small businesses generate, enhance, and optimize videos to capture attention, build brands, and drive sales. With proven, trending formats, an AI Video Agent, and integrated tools such as a watermark remover and video enhancer, it makes high-performing social content faster and easier to produce.

Visit Vmake Labs: https://vmake.ai/

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August 6, 2026

New collaborations expand wearable and out-of-hospital monitoring capabilities, helping support continuous patient visibility from admission through recovery at home 

Amsterdam, Netherlands. - Royal Philips (NYSE: PHG, AEX: PHIA), a global leader in health technology, today announced new collaborations with Blue Spark Technologies, Caretaker Medical, Cuviva, LifeSignals, Respiree and smartQare, further expanding its open monitoring ecosystem.

The collaborations help health systems improve continuity and coordination of care by integrating wearable and out-of-hospital technologies into the Philips ecosystem, supporting connected patient monitoring from hospital to home. 

Driving the shift from episodic to longitudinal care

As healthcare systems expand higher-acuity services beyond traditional hospital settings, maintaining visibility into patient status across the care continuum becomes increasingly important. 

Philips is helping lead this shift through an interoperable monitoring ecosystem that gives health systems greater flexibility to deploy and scale monitoring programs using the technologies that best fit their clinical and operational needs. By connecting patient data across care settings, Philips is transforming data into actionable care intelligence, supporting more efficient care coordination throughout the patient's journey.

"Monitoring is no longer just about what happens at the bedside. Healthcare organizations need a more connected approach that helps clinicians maintain visibility into patient status across care settings," said Sangdo Kim, Category Leader, NextGen Acute and Transitional Care Monitoring, Philips. "By building an open, enterprise-wide ecosystem that connects technologies, data and workflows, we can help deliver continuous patient insight, support smoother transitions in care, and create a more coordinated experience for clinicians and patients."

Building a connected monitoring ecosystem to support transitional care

The partnerships expand the range of continuous patient measurements that can be integrated into Philips ecosystem, such as the Patient Information Center (PIC) iX. The partnerships include the following products*:

Blue Spark Technologies - TempTraq wearable disposable patch supporting continuous core body temperature monitoring, clinically proven [1] to detect fevers earlier to enable improved patient visibility and early intervention, both inpatient and outpatient.

Caretaker Medical - VitalStream wearable solution supporting continuous non-invasive blood pressure and advanced hemodynamic monitoring to help enhance inpatient surveillance and clinical decision-making.

Cuviva - a core Hospital at Home platform technology partner, delivering a secure, advanced and fully integrated IT platform that enables structured, scalable hospital-at-home care through digital monitoring, real-time communication, and smooth integration with the Philips clinical workflows as well as hospitals' digital infrastructure.

LifeSignals - UbiqVue Multiparameter Biosensor, a single-use, wireless, wearable, chest-based device supporting continuous, near real-time monitoring of 2-channel ECG, SpO₂, pulse rate, respiration rate, body temperature, posture and motion. Coupled with centralized software, it enables alert-driven, scalable, active patient monitoring across hospital and out-of-hospital settings.

Respiree - 1Bio(TM) platform + 1Bio(TM)AI + RS001 wearable biosensor technology enabling continuous cardio-respiratory monitoring, including patented direct respiratory rate and other lung physiological markers, pulse, SpO2, posture, and activity, helping support earlier identification of patient deterioration across care settings.

smartQare - viQtor & Healthdot wearable biosensor technologies supporting continuous monitoring of pulse, respiration, SpO2, skin temperature, and activity to help clinicians maintain visibility into patient status across care transitions.

Together, these capabilities complement Philips' broader connected care portfolio which includes solutions designed to support monitoring beyond discharge. Philips Mobile Cardiac Telemetry (MCOT)* [2] enables clinicians to remotely monitor appropriate cardiac patients for up to 30 days following an inpatient or ED evaluation, supporting smoother transitions into the appropriate care pathway.

By combining enterprise monitoring capabilities with an open network of innovation partners, Philips is helping shape the future of continuous patient monitoring across the care continuum. Learn more about Philips HPM Technology Partnerships.

*Not all products are available in all markets.

[1] Lin C, Chen M, Chai J, et al. Remote multi-vital sign monitoring allows earlier detection of cytokine release syndrome after bispecific T cell engager and chimeric antigen receptor T cell therapies [Abstract]. Blood. American Society of Hematology Annual Meeting; 2025:1075.

[2] Philips Mobile Cardiac Telemetry (MCOT) includes the MCOT device with SmartDetect algorithm. MCOT supports MCOT and Cardiac Event services, which include an end of service report, technician ECG review, and urgent/emergent notification of detected cardiac events when appropriate. The MCOT system is contraindicated for patients with potentially life-threatening arrhythmias requiring inpatient monitoring, and patients the attending physician recommends should be hospitalized for ECG monitoring. However, it can be utilized by professionals for monitoring cardiac patients at home after discharge.

For further information, please contact:

Allison Johnson

Business Communication Director

Tel: +1 617 631 7305

E-mail: Allison.Johnson@philips.com  

Anna Hogrebe

Philips Global External Relations

Tel.: +1 416 270 6757

E-mail: Anna.Hogrebe@philips.com

About Royal Philips

Royal Philips (NYSE: PHG, AEX: PHIA) is a leading health technology company focused on improving people's health and well-being through meaningful innovation. Philips' patient- and people-centric innovation leverages advanced technology and deep clinical and consumer insights to deliver personal health solutions for consumers and professional health solutions for healthcare providers and their patients in the hospital and the home.

Headquartered in the Netherlands, the company is a leader in image-guided therapy, diagnostic imaging, ultrasound, monitoring, enterprise informatics and personal health. Philips generated 2025 sales of approximately EUR 18 billion and employs approximately 63,700 employees with sales and services in more than 100 countries. News about Philips can be found at www.philips.com/newscenter.

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VICTORIA, Seychelles and GELEPHU, Bhutan, Aug. 06, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bitget, the world's leading Universal Exchange, has signed a cooperation agreement with the Gelephu Mindfulness City Authority, marking a step toward establishing a local presence in Gelephu Mindfulness City, Bhutan.

The agreement sets out a framework for Bitget to establish a legal presence in GMC, prepare an application for the relevant Financial Services Licence under the regulatory framework administered by the Gelephu Financial Services Office, and work with GMCA on operational, regulatory and ecosystem-building workstreams. The cooperation is intended to support the growth of the digital asset ecosystem in GMC, subject to the required approvals.

"Bhutan is approaching digital assets with a rare mix of long-term thinking, clean-energy advantage and regulatory clarity," said Gracy Chen, CEO at Bitget. "GMC is the emerging hotbed for digital finance, and Bitget looks forward to contributing exchange experience, infrastructure knowledge and local talent development as this ecosystem grows."

Bhutan has become one of the most closely watched sovereign stories in digital assets. The country has used its hydropower resources to support green cryptocurrency mining as part of a broader strategy to stimulate economic growth, create new employment pathways and retain young talent.

GMC adds a new dimension to this story. As a Special Administrative Region in southern Bhutan, GMC is being developed as a next-generation international financial and innovation hub. Its financial services and virtual asset regime is governed by the Financial Services Act 2025 and subsidiary rulebooks, with firms carrying on regulated financial services or virtual asset activities in or from GMC required to obtain a Financial Services Licence from the GFSO.

"Our objective is to build a world-class digital asset ecosystem founded on robust regulation, institutional standards and long-term economic value. Partners such as Bitget play an important role in bringing global expertise while contributing to the development of local capabilities and the broader financial ecosystem," said Jigdrel Singay, Board Director of Gelephu Mindfulness City.

Bhutan's broader openness to responsible digital innovation has already drawn international attention. In Dec 2025, through the Bitcoin Development Pledge, Bhutan has signalled its long-term commitment to responsibly integrating digital assets into its economic development strategy, while fostering an ecosystem built on sound regulation, institutional participation and long-term value creation.

Through this cooperation, Bitget intends to contribute global exchange experience, market infrastructure knowledge and digital asset industry expertise to GMC's emerging ecosystem. The planned local setup includes local hiring and office presence over time, helping support GMC's wider focus on substance, talent development, knowledge transfer and long-term capability building.

About Bitget

Bitget is the world's largest Universal Exchange (UEX), serving over 125 million users and offering access to over 2M crypto tokens, 500+ tokenized stocks, ETFs, commodities, FX, and precious metals such as gold. The ecosystem is committed to helping users trade smarter with its AI agent, which co-pilots trade execution. Bitget is driving crypto adoption through strategic partnerships such as MotoGP. Aligned with its global impact strategy, Bitget has joined hands with UNICEF to support blockchain education for 1.1 million people by 2027. Bitget currently leads in the tokenized TradFi market, providing the industry's lowest fees and highest liquidity across 150 regions worldwide.

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About Gelephu Mindfulness City

The Gelephu Mindfulness City Special Administrative Region is a visionary initiative creating a world-class economic hub in southern Bhutan, centered on mindfulness, sustainability, and innovation. The SAR integrates traditional Bhutanese values with globally recognized legal frameworks, cutting-edge design and technology, while harnessing the Kingdom's abundant renewable energy resources to serve as a global exemplar of holistic development.

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HUNTSVILLE, Ala., Aug. 06, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Octave Intelligence plc (Nasdaq: OCTV), a global leader in software for the world's mission-critical facilities and infrastructure, announced it has been named Frost & Sullivan's 2026 Global Command and Control Company of the Year.

Each year, Frost & Sullivan presents its Company of the Year recognition - the technology analysis and research firm's highest honor - to the market participant that exemplifies visionary innovation, market-leading performance and unmatched customer care.

The award recognizes Octave's leadership in advancing command and control capabilities for organizations operating complex, high-consequence environments and acknowledges the company "for fundamentally reshaping how organizations achieve situational awareness, coordination and decision-making at scale," Frost & Sullivan stated in its announcement of the recognition.

Octave's software helps critical infrastructure operators, transportation networks, public safety agencies and enterprise organizations unify data from across their operations, providing the context needed to detect issues earlier, coordinate response more effectively and maintain situational awareness across distributed environments.

Central to this capability is the Octave Coda portfolio, which combines video management, sensor data, incident management, analytics and operational workflows in a single software environment. By connecting information that traditionally resides in separate systems, Coda helps organizations improve visibility, strengthen coordination and support more consistent operations.

"Rather than incrementally improving legacy systems, Octave has introduced a new operational paradigm - one that converges security, intelligence and workflows into a single, context-aware platform where decisions happen in real time," Frost & Sullivan stated. "This approach has positioned Octave as a clear leader in a rapidly evolving global market, delivering measurable improvements in response speed, accuracy and operational efficiency across complex environments."

Frost & Sullivan evaluates companies through a rigorous benchmarking process across two core dimensions: strategy effectiveness and strategy execution. Octave excelled in both, Frost & Sullivan stated.

"Octave is not merely integrating security systems - it is redefining them into a single, context-aware operational layer where decisions are made in real time, not after the fact," said Pranav Sahai, Research Analyst, Security, Frost & Sullivan.

"Physical security is evolving from a collection of disconnected systems into a unified, intelligence-driven ecosystem," said Andreas Beerbaum, VP of Global Sales & Services at Octave. "At Octave, we are helping organizations bring together video, access control, incident response, spatial intelligence, AI and analytics to create greater contextual awareness. By transforming operational data into actionable intelligence, we enable security teams to make faster, more informed decisions, improve response times and better protect people, assets and critical operations."

To read Frost & Sullivan's report, download it here.

Explore Octave Coda and other mission-critical solutions at Octave.com.

FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT:

Emily Arnold, Executive Manager, Global Communications, Octave, +1 256.730.2582, Emily.arnold@octave.com  

About Octave:

Octave provides mission-critical software that empowers organizations to make informed decisions across every stage of the asset lifecycle - Design, Build, Operate and Protect - where performance, safety and reliability are non-negotiable and failure is not an option.

Turning complex operational data into actionable intelligence, Octave connects expertise, real-world conditions and enterprise-scale insight to improve performance, resilience and incident response where it matters most.

Octave has approximately 7,200 employees in 45 countries. Learn more at octave.com and follow us on LinkedIn.

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Seasoned Finance Executive Supports Growth Initiatives at Global Leader of World's First High-Productivity Direct-Write Lithography Systems

SUNNYVALE, Calif., Aug. 06, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Multibeam Corporation today announced the appointment of 25-year finance veteran David J. Lam as Interim Chief Financial Officer, further strengthening the company's executive leadership team as it enters its next phase of growth with up to $205 million in strategic funding and financing.

Lam previously supported the company in securing $50 million in Series B financing, which was upsized from a $31 million round announced last year, and $15 million in venture debt. He also worked closely with management to execute a Letter of Intent (LOI) with the U.S. Department of Commerce that provides up to $140 million to support the advancement of next-generation advanced integration processes. Lam will continue serving on the company's Board of Directors.

"As Multibeam continues to scale, strong financial leadership is essential to executing our long-term vision," said Multibeam President Ken MacWilliams. "The combination of our recent funding milestones, expanded customer momentum, and growing manufacturing capabilities marks an exciting inflection point for Multibeam. We are pleased to welcome David J. Lam, whose financial and technical expertise will help guide Multibeam through this next stage of growth."

The leadership appointment follows one of the most significant periods in Multibeam's history. In recent months, the company has:

Launched the MBX? platform, its next-generation multi-column direct-write electron beam lithography system.

Expanded into a new headquarters and manufacturing facility in Silicon Valley designed to significantly increase manufacturing and R&D capacity.

Announced its first MBX system sale into Taiwan.

Entered strategic collaborations to accelerate next-generation advanced integration technologies.

Continued expanding its executive leadership team to support long-term global growth and technology leadership.

"Multibeam is addressing many of the semiconductor industry's most critical manufacturing challenges with a disruptive technology platform. The recent funding momentum and expanding market opportunities create an exceptional opportunity for growth. I'm excited to partner with this accomplished leadership team to strengthen Multibeam's financial operations and support the next stage of commercialization," said Multibeam Interim CFO David J. Lam.

About Multibeam

Headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, Multibeam helps semiconductor leaders accelerate chip innovation with the design, manufacture, and sales of the industry's first multi-column electron-beam lithography (MEBL) systems that enable rapid prototype to production capabilities for advancing heterogeneous chiplet integration, silicon photonics, quantum computing, and other rapidly growing applications. Led by Dr. David K. Lam and headquartered in Silicon Valley, the company is privately held and led by a team of semiconductor equipment and patterning technology experts. For more information, visit www.multibeamcorp.com.

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NEW YORK, Aug. 06, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- TMC the metals company Inc. (Nasdaq: TMC) ("TMC" or the "Company"), a leading developer of the world's largest estimated undeveloped resource of critical metals essential to energy, defense, manufacturing and infrastructure, today announced that it will host a conference call on Thursday, August 13, 2026, to provide an update on second quarter 2026 financial results and recent corporate developments.

Second Quarter 2026 Conference Call Details

Date: Thursday, August 13, 2026

Time: 4:30 p.m. ET

Audio-only Dial-in: Register Here

Virtual webcast with slides: Register Here

The virtual webcast will be available for replay in the 'Investors' tab of the Company's website under 'Investors' > 'Media' > 'Events and Presentations', approximately two hours after the event.

The Metals Company is a developer of lower-impact critical metals from seafloor polymetallic nodules, on a dual mission: (1) supply metals for energy, defense, manufacturing and infrastructure with net positive impacts compared to conventional production routes and (2) trace, recover and recycle the metals we supply to help create a metal commons that can be used in perpetuity.

The Company has conducted more than a decade of research into the environmental and social impacts of offshore nodule collection and onshore processing. More information is available at www.metals.co.

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VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Aug. 06, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- General Fusion Group Ltd. ("General Fusion" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: GFUZ), a leader in the global race to commercialize fusion energy, today announced it will host a conference call to provide a business update at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time on Tuesday, August 18, 2026.

A live webcast of the call can be accessed by visiting the Events & Presentations page of General Fusion's investor relations website. Participants who wish to join by phone and ask questions during the Q&A may register here to receive dial-in details and a unique PIN.

A replay of the webcast will be available for 12 months on the Events & Presentations page of General Fusion's investor relations website.

About General Fusion

General Fusion (NASDAQ: GFUZ) is pursuing a practical approach to commercial fusion energy and is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada. The Company was established in 2002 and has been funded by global investors including leading energy venture capital firms, industry leaders, and technology pioneers. Learn more at www.generalfusion.com.

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Certain statements included in this news release are not historical facts but are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the U.S. federal securities laws and "forward-looking information" within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities laws (collectively, "forward-looking statements"). All statements other than statements of historical fact contained in this news release are forward-looking statements. Any statements that refer to projections, forecasts, or other characterizations of future events or circumstances, including any underlying assumptions, are also forward-looking statements. In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements by words such as "estimate," "plan," "project," "forecast," "intend," "expect," "anticipate," "believe," "seek," "strategy," "future," "opportunity," "may," "target," "should," "will," "would," "will be," "will continue," "will likely result," "preliminary," or similar expressions that predict or indicate future events or trends or that are not statements of historical matters. However, the absence of these words does not mean that a statement is not forward-looking. Forward-looking statements include, without limitation, statements regarding the outlook for the business of General Fusion, including its ability to commercialize MTF or any other fusion technology on its expected timeline or at all; and any information concerning the possible or assumed future results of operations or financial position of the Company.

These forward-looking statements are provided for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to serve as, and must not be relied upon as, a guarantee, assurance, prediction, or a definitive statement of fact or probability. Actual events and circumstances are difficult or impossible to predict and will differ from assumptions, many of which are beyond the control of the Company. These forward-looking statements involve a number of risks, uncertainties, or other assumptions that may cause actual results or performance to be materially different from those expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to: the risk that the Company is unable to maintain the listing of its securities on Nasdaq; the risk that the price of the Company's securities may be volatile due to a variety of factors outside of the Company's control; the risk that the Company never generates revenue; the risk that the Company fails to commercialize MTF on a cost-effective basis, on the expected timeline, or at all; the risk that the Company fails to achieve the objectives of the LM26 program; the risk that additional capital needed by the Company may not be raised on favorable terms, or at all, including as a result of the restrictions agreed to in connection with the private placement the Company closed on July 10, 2026; the risk that fusion energy does not gain public acceptance; the risk that the scientific and technical assumptions upon which MTF technology is based do not prove to be correct; the risk that our competitors develop viable fusion technology sooner than we do; the risk of supply chain disruptions; the risk that key technical material and service inputs may not be available when required, on reasonable terms or at all; the risk that we are unable to attract and retain qualified personnel with highly technical expertise; the risk that we are subject to negative publicity; the risk that our assessment of the total addressable market for fusion energy is incorrect; the risk of changes in the laws and regulations governing the Company's research and development activities and in the regulation of fusion energy; the risk of fluctuations in currency markets; the risk that the Company is unable to complete and successfully integrate any future acquisitions; the risk of increased competition in the fusion industry; the risk of accidents, earthquakes, fires, floods, and other natural disasters; the risk that our information technology fails; the risk that our operating expenses are materially higher than forecast; the risk that we are unable to remediate material weaknesses in our internal controls or identify additional material weaknesses in the future; the risk that we are unable to adequately protect or enforce our intellectual property rights; the risk of third-party claims that we are infringing or violating another person's intellectual property rights; the risk that our intellectual property applications are not granted; the risk of a cyber event or privacy breach resulting in an interruption in operations or financial loss; the risk that government reduces or delays funding of government programs in which we participate; the risk that future sales by existing shareholders could cause our stock price to decline; and the risk that we are unable to establish and maintain effective internal controls to produce accurate and timely public disclosure.

These forward-looking statements are based on certain assumptions, including that none of the risks identified above materialize, that there are no unforeseen changes to economic and market conditions, and that no significant events occur outside the ordinary course of business.

The foregoing list is not exhaustive, and there may be additional risks that the Company does not know or currently believes are immaterial. You should carefully consider the foregoing factors, any other factors discussed herein, and in the other filings by the Company with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, including those described under the heading "Risk Factors." The Company does not undertake to update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise, except as required in accordance with applicable laws.

Investor Relations Contact:

You can contact General Fusion's Investor Relations team by email at: investors@generalfusion.com.

If you are based in North America, you may also leave a toll-free voicemail at +1 (833) 717-1519. Callers outside North America can reach us at +1 (236) 253-6968. 

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Novo co-founder Tyler McIntyre joins as Head of Banking; OpenFX will be launching a waitlist for their multi-currency accounts product, the first one hundred companies to join the waitlist receive $30,000 in fee credits

MIAMI, Aug. 06, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- OpenFX, the real-time cross-border money movement platform, announced today that it has acquired Global Ledger, founded by Tyler McIntyre. McIntyre previously built and co-founded Novo, a neo-bank serving >300,000 business last valued at over $700M. McIntyre is joining as Head of Banking to accelerate OpenFX's product expansion and launch multi-currency accounts, with a waitlist available today.

These accounts will let a company's customers pay it locally in their own currency, and let the company hold what arrives rather than converting on receipt. OpenFX is launching with named USD accounts that send and receive over ACH, Fedwire and SWIFT, paying into and out of more than 100 countries, with more to follow. The rails on either side do not need to match: a company can hold dollars and pay a supplier in India over UPI, or give a counterparty a vIBAN and receive USDC in its wallet near instantly.

Multi-currency accounts are the second pillar of the company's Embedded FX strategy, designed to bring API-driven, reliable, end-to-end payment solutions to treasury product managers. Because they sit alongside OpenFX's world-class liquidity product, clients will be able to book a currency conversion and hold the converted funds immediately, without moving assets to an outside bank or reconciling against a third-party statement.

As Head of Banking, McIntyre will lead the accounts product, the growth of OpenFX's licensing footprint across the markets its clients operate, and the work of enhancing their world-class APIs to ensure every account is fully programmable from launch. The goal is for clients to soon be able to offer these accounts to their own customers.

Fintechs operating across borders generally need a separate banking relationship in every market they serve, and companies that touch digital assets have persistent difficulty obtaining and keeping those accounts. Closures often come with no stated reason, and only a few weeks' notice. In a survey of crypto and Web3 firms published by the UK Cryptoasset Business Council, Startup Coalition and Global Digital Finance, half of respondents had either been rejected when applying to a major bank or had an account closed, and only 14 percent opened an account they were able to keep. Three quarters reported turning to institutions they considered riskier.

"Traditional financial institutions often see payment companies as more risky than they are because they don't fully understand the structure of their business, so their best answer is to de-bank them," said Prabhakar Reddy, founder and CEO of OpenFX. "We already move billions of dollars for these companies every day. We know these flows well, which is why we can provide them with more reliable service. Tyler has spent a decade building accounts that businesses want to use, and he saw earlier than almost anyone what modernizing rails mean for banking. We share the same goal, no one should have to think about how their banks works, it should just work."

"Stablecoins are the first payment rail that works instantly everywhere and never closes. The obvious thing to build on top of a rail like that is an account," said Tyler McIntyre, Head of Banking at OpenFX. "I started Global Ledger so a business could hold, send and receive money in any market as if it banked there. OpenFX had already built the settlement network and the liquidity product those accounts depended on, working together felt like a no-brainer."

Terms of the acquisition were not disclosed.

The waitlist is open at [openfx.com/accounts]. The first 100 companies to join will receive $30,000 in fee credits to offset the cost of migrating.

OpenFX's platform settles transactions across more than 40 currency pairs, with the majority completing in under an hour, and operates continuously, including weekends and holidays, when traditional settlement systems are closed.

About OpenFX

OpenFX is building the financial market infrastructure for the modern economy through its real-time cross-border money movement platform and settlement network. By combining stablecoin rails with innovative last-mile liquidity sourcing models, OpenFX enables near-instant FX settlements across borders, making money transfers 99 percent faster, up to 90 percent less expensive, and available 24/7/365. Founded in 2024 by serial entrepreneur Prabhakar Reddy, former co-founder of FalconX, the company has grown to a global team operating across the U.S., UK, UAE and India. OpenFX's platform supports more than 40 trading pairs and serves established fintech companies, neobanks, remittance providers and global payroll platforms. Learn more at www.openfx.com.

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$QUBIC can now be used to pay at real-world merchants across Asia, Latin America and Africa, and by AI agents settling payments on their own

SINGAPORE, Aug. 06, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Qubic has partnered with AEON to integrate $QUBIC into AEON's AI-native payment infrastructure. $QUBIC is now supported across the AEON ecosystem, enabling AI agent settlement while extending the token's utility to real-world payments through AEON Pay.

For most tokens, utility stops at the exchange. Through AEON Pay, users can pay with $QUBIC across online and offline retail, including shopping, dining, and everyday purchases. By July 2026, AEON had processed more than $475M in total for 2.3 million users throughout Southeast Asia, Africa, and Latin America.

Local rails, not workarounds

AEON Pay does not ask merchants to install new hardware or hold crypto. It connects into the domestic payment systems those merchants already run on. A user pays with $QUBIC, and the merchant is settled in local currency.

That design is what makes the footprint meaningful. Pix, UPI, QR Ph, NIBSS and M-Pesa are the systems through which hundreds of millions of people already move money every day, and $QUBIC now plugs into them.

Where AEON Pay is live today

Asia: VietQR and VNPay QR payments and bank transfers in Vietnam, QR Ph payments and bank transfers in the Philippines, UPI QR payments in India, bKash and Nagad transfers in Bangladesh, and JazzCash and Easypaisa transfers in Pakistan.

Latin America: Pix QR payments and Pix Key transfers in Brazil, SPEI transfers in Mexico, Yape and PLIN QR payments in Peru, Transferencias 3.0 QR payments in Argentina, OPEN BCB QR payments in Bolivia, and Bre-B QR payments in Colombia. AEON Pay also supports QR payments at well-known brands in the US and Canada.

Africa: NIBSS transfer payments in Nigeria, MTN and Airtel transfers in Zambia, bank and mobile money transfers in Egypt, and bank and M-Pesa transfers in Kenya.

The markets opening next

AEON Pay's expansion roadmap covers SGQR payments in Singapore, PromptPay QR payments in Thailand and QRIS payments in Indonesia; transfer payments in Chile and Ecuador; and transfer payments in Ghana, Ivory Coast, Tanzania, Cameroon, Senegal, South Africa and Uganda.

As each rail goes live, $QUBIC's spendable footprint grows with it, with no further integration work required on Qubic's side.

"Getting a token into people's hands is one problem. Giving them a reason to use it is the harder one. A token you can spend at 50 million merchants is no longer something you only hold, and AEON's rails run exactly where our community already lives, from Vietnam and the Philippines to Nigeria, Brazil and Kenya. That is where utility actually matters." - Kimz, Business Development Lead, Qubic

Built for a world where AI agents pay

As AI agents evolve from conversational assistants into autonomous economic participants, they need infrastructure that executes transactions as efficiently as they process information. By integrating $QUBIC, AEON expands the range of AI-native assets in its settlement network, letting intelligent agents and applications use the token as programmable value.

AEON is pioneering support for emerging AI payment standards including x402 and ERC-8004, laying the foundation for an internet where AI agents can independently discover services, consume resources and settle payments. The fit with Qubic is deliberate: Qubic is building a blockchain where computation performs meaningful AI work through Useful Proof of Work, while AEON is building the settlement network that lets those agents transact autonomously.

Availability

$QUBIC is supported on AEON Pay now. AEON Pay is available through its Telegram Mini App and is integrated with leading Web3 wallets and ecosystems including Bitget Wallet, Binance Wallet, OKX Wallet, Solana Pay, TokenPocket, KuCoin Pay and Bybit.

Access AEON Pay at https://t.me/AEON_Pay_bot

About Qubic

Qubic is a high-performance Layer 1 protocol enabling instant finality, feeless transactions, and the fastest smart contracts. Built on Useful Proof of Work (UPoW), it's the first to integrate artificial neural networks for the future of Artificial General Intelligence.

Fully open source since day one, Qubic launched its mainnet in April 2022 with no premine and no VC funding, and stands as the fastest CertiK-verified blockchain ever recorded, reaching a peak of 15.5M transactions per second on mainnet.

Unlike traditional mining that burns energy on arbitrary puzzles, every computation on Qubic does real work "training decentralized AI" while smart contracts run in bare-metal C++ for uncompromising speed.

Learn more at qubic.org.

About AEON

AEON is building a native settlement infrastructure for the agentic economy, specifically designed to eliminate three major friction points traditional finance networks pose for agent collaboration: fee overhead, programmability gap, and settlement lag.

Leveraging leading agentic protocols such as x402, ERC-8004, Google A2A, and MCP, AEON enables autonomous, verifiable AI agent transactions at scale and bridges Agent-to-Agent (A2A) interactions with real-world settlement and continuous value flows.

Serving 2.3 million users with more than $475M in processed volume, AEON is backed by YZi Labs and IDG Capital, with participation from investors including HashKey Capital, Stanford Blockchain Builders Fund, etc.

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SINGAPORE - Media OutReach Newswire - 6 August 2026 - Global digital business services leader TP (ex-Teleperformance) has sustained its position as a Visionary Leader in the 2026 Frost Radar: Customer Experience Management Services in Asia-Pacific, as it continues expanding its AI, data and technology capabilities to help enterprises modernize customer operations and deliver measurable business outcomes.

TP achieved the highest combined innovation and growth score among 21 benchmarked providers, selected from a pool of more than 200.

The recognition comes as agentic AI becomes an increasingly important differentiator in Asia-Pacific's customer experience market, which Frost & Sullivan projects will grow from US$41.91 billion in 2024 to US$52.57 billion by 2030. The report identifies the ability to deploy, govern and continuously improve AI-enabled delivery models at enterprise scale as a key factor separating providers leading market transformation from the broader field.

"This recognition reflects something we've seen play out across the region this year: innovation and growth are no longer separate measures of performance, they're increasingly interconnected," said Dave Rizzo, President and CEO, APAC, TP. "The real shift is from experimenting with AI to deploying and governing it at enterprise scale, and that starts with the data and orchestration behind it. TP.ai brings that together for our clients, and our continued investment across the AI ecosystem is what lets us move them from experimentation to enterprise-wide transformation. We're honored that Frost & Sullivan has recognized both dimensions of that work."

The report also recognized TP's US$100 million AI investments, expanded Data Services capabilities and use of AI across TP's operations in quality assurance, recruitment, training and workforce management. TP's agentic quality-assurance capability enables analysis across all customer transactions, compared with the industry norm of sampling only 2% to 3%, helping enterprises identify service issues and improvement opportunities across the full customer journey.

"TP has moved past announcing AI capability and is now deploying it at production scale across Asia-Pacific. Its TP.ai platform, governance controls for regulated industries, and market CEO model gives it a rare ability to serve both mature and high-growth markets. TP's advance on both the Growth and Innovation indices of the 2026 Frost Radar reflects genuine operational progress, not commercial momentum alone," said Krishna Baidya, Vice President, ICT Research.

Across Asia-Pacific, TP combines large-scale delivery capabilities with local market expertise, allowing its AI and customer experience solutions to be adapted to different languages, regulations and customer expectations. This regional model supports TP's continued shift toward higher-value, technology- and outcome-led engagements.

Frost & Sullivan concluded that this marks the eighth consecutive year TP has maintained its position as a leader in both growth and innovation, supported by its global delivery scale, proprietary AI platform capabilities, and established Asia-Pacific presence. The sustained recognition reflects TP's continued evolution from a scale-driven customer experience provider toward an AI-led digital services and transformation partner.

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About TP in SINGAPORE

TP in Singapore is part of the TP Group, a global leader in digital business services which consistently seeks to blend the best of advanced technology with human empathy to deliver enhanced customer care that is simpler, faster, and safer for the world's biggest brands and their customers. The Group's comprehensive, AI-powered service portfolio ranges from front office customer care to back-office functions, including high-value digital transformation services, collections and operations consulting. It also offers a range of specialized services such as interpreting and localization, visa and consular services, and recruitment process outsourcing services. The teams of multilingual, inspired, and passionate experts and advisors, spread in close to 100 countries, as well as the Group's local presence allows it to be a force of good in supporting communities, clients, and the environment.

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The project, La Esperanza Solar, is one of Mexico's largest combined solar and battery energy storage system projects, strengthening the reliability and resilience of the country's National Electricity System.

MEXICO CITY and COPENHAGEN, Denmark, Aug. 06, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP), through its Growth Markets Fund II (GMF II), has reached final investment decision and financial close on La Esperanza Solar, a 420 MWdc solar photovoltaic project combined with a 150 MW/5-hour (750 MWh) battery energy storage system in the state of Campeche, on Mexico's Yucat?n Peninsula.

The project is CIP's first investment in Mexico to reach financial close and represents a significant milestone in the firm's growing renewable energy portfolio in Latin America.

Once operational, La Esperanza Solar will strengthen the reliability, resilience, and flexibility of the electricity system in the Yucat?n Peninsula, where rising electricity demand has increased the need for new power generation and storage capacity. The project's battery energy storage system, one of the largest in Mexico, will provide up to five hours of storage, enhancing grid stability and enabling the delivery of clean electricity when it is needed most. Construction is underway, with commercial operations anticipated in 2028.

The La Esperanza Solar project financing comprises approximately USD 510 million in debt facilities provided by a consortium of five international and regional commercial banks: BNP Paribas, JPMorgan Chase Bank, Natixis CIB, Santander and Scotiabank. Equity is funded by the project owners: CI Growth Markets Fund II with an expected co-investment from leading Mexican retirement fund administrator, Profuturo.

Commenting on the announcement, Peter Halm?, Head of Latin America and Managing Director at CIP, said: "This is a major milestone for GMF II and our team. We have been active in Mexico for several years, and this will be our first project in the country to start construction - a step that reflects both the strength of the team and project and the close collaboration with contractors, authorities, and partners. Pairing solar with battery storage is central to bringing more renewable energy onto the Mexican grid, and we are proud to help build a more reliable, lower-carbon power system."

La Esperanza Solar has been recognised as a priority project by Mexico's Ministry of Energy (SENER) under the country's binding planning framework and is being developed in close coordination with the federal government and relevant authorities. The project reflects the shared commitment of CIP and the Government of Mexico to strengthen the National Electricity System through long-term investment in strategic energy infrastructure. In addition, the project is backed by a long-term Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with CFE Calificados, the commercial branch for large clients of Comision Federal de Electricidad (CFE).

Ole Kjems S?rensen, Partner at CIP, commented: "La Esperanza Solar reflects the long-term strategy of CIP's Growth Markets funds investing in fast-growing, emerging economies such as Mexico. By building high-quality energy infrastructure in these markets, we can deliver attractive returns for our investors while helping accelerate a cost-efficient shift energy transition."

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About Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners

Founded in 2012, Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners P/S (CIP) is a global fund manager and leading investor in energy infrastructure. CIP builds value that matters by developing and constructing critical infrastructure projects that shape the future of energy.

Through its funds, CIP invests in power generation (solar and wind), energy storage, transmission and distribution, advanced bioenergy, low-carbon fuels and carbon capture.

With 15 funds currently under management, CIP is trusted by over 200 of the world's largest and most sophisticated institutions, having raised EUR ~37 billion to date. CIP has projects in more than 30 countries, with presence on the ground through a network of +2,300 professionals.

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Expanded country coverage, technical co-delivery, and AWS milestones strengthen Syncron's ability to support manufacturers worldwide.

STOCKHOLM, Aug. 06, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Syncron, a global leader in intelligent aftermarket solutions, today announced significant mid-year momentum within its Global Partner Organization. Marking the first half of the year with impressive growth across its global footprint, system integration capabilities, and technology alliances, Syncron continues to strengthen its ecosystem to help original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and distributors maximize product uptime and drive profitability.

As manufacturers look to improve aftermarket performance across their service supply chain, pricing, and warranty operations, Syncron's partner strategy is focused on extending the expertise, regional reach, and delivery capacity customers need to turn aftermarket operations into a source of growth and profitability. Over the first half of the year, this has translated into substantial adoption, increased joint pipeline velocity, and a broadened ecosystem of trusted industry experts.

Global Footprint and Ecosystem Diversification

To meet the evolving demands of manufacturers worldwide, Syncron has expanded its active ecosystem to include 23 active partners, spanning a diverse range of Value-Added Resellers (VARs), Global Systems Integrators (GSIs), Solution Extension (SolEx), Cloud, Regional Consulting, and Referral Partners.

This robust network has successfully broadened Syncron's geographical coverage, ensuring local implementation capabilities and strategic support are available across key manufacturing hubs in North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific.

Pipeline Velocity and Joint Customer Success

The strategic alignment between Syncron and its partner organization has significantly enhanced market reach and execution speed:

Deal mechanics: Partners are now actively engaged in over 60% of all open opportunities, illustrating the collaborative nature of Syncron's current sales cycle.

Joint customers: In the first half of the year alone, Syncron and its partners secured several strategic wins, proving the market's demand for integrated, partner-supported solutions.

Collaborative delivery: Execution remains a core pillar of customer satisfaction, with a significant increase in implementations co-delivered by Syncron and certified partner teams, reducing time-to-value for complex global rollouts.

Accelerating Innovation and Solution Extensions

Syncron continues to innovate at the edge by empowering partners to build and deploy specialized solution extensions that complement the core Syncron platform.

Two solution extensions officially launched with several in assessment and development, poised for market release in H2.

Deepening Hyperscaler Alliances and Strategic Growth Areas

A foundational element of Syncron's momentum is its evolving hyperscaler relationship with Amazon Web Services (AWS). By deepening this cloud-first partnership, Syncron and AWS are enabling enterprise manufacturers to scale their service parts planning, pricing, and warranty management frameworks on the world's most secure and reliable cloud infrastructure.

Looking ahead to the remainder of the year, Syncron's Global Partner Organization has targeted specific areas of strategic growth, focusing heavily on:

Regional Expansion: Accelerating localized presence in high-growth industrial manufacturing hubs, specifically across LATAM and ASEAN.

Enablement: Upgrading partner technical proficiency through newly launched certification tracks and hands-on delivery support.

Partner Relationship Management (PRM): Investing in sophisticated PRM infrastructure to streamline co-selling, deal registration, and collaborative marketing campaigns.

"Our mid-year performance is a testament to the trust and shared vision we have built with our global partners," said Rob Joseph, VP of the Global Partner Organization at Syncron. "By combining Syncron's industry-leading aftermarket solutions with the deep vertical expertise and regional strengths of our partners, we are not just expanding our market footprint-we are ensuring our customers have the exact resources they need to transform their service operations into centers of profitability."

Engaging the Ecosystem

Throughout the first half of the year, Syncron has fostered deep collaboration through key industry touchpoints, including 12 dedicated partner events aimed at alignment, technical training, and executive strategy.

For information about the Syncron Global Partner Network or to explore partnership opportunities, visit syncron.com/partners.

About Syncron

Syncron is the aftermarket growth platform for the world's leading manufacturers. Trusted by customers across more than 80 countries, Syncron powers commercial success in the aftermarket with connected solutions - from service supply chain to parts and service pricing and warranty management. Global heavy equipment and automotive brands rely on Syncron to drive revenue, grow margins, and boost customer outcomes across the service lifecycle.

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Powering the rapid launch of a Japanese AI data center, while directly addressing the challenges of customized system engineering, full-stack integration & validation, and rapid on-site deployment at scale.

SINGAPORE, Aug. 05, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- KAYTUS recently completed the delivery and deployment of a 400-rack custom high-density air-cooled cluster for an AI data center in Japan. From custom R&D and large-scale manufacturing to full on-site delivery, the entire project took just 72 days, shortening the typical industry deployment cycle of approximately 180 days by 60%, providing efficient computing power for core workloads.

As large-model applications transition rapidly from development to production deployment, AI compute infrastructure is evolving beyond conventional hardware delivery into a comprehensive systems-engineering challenge, defined by the ability to design, integrate, validate, and scale large, heterogeneous compute clusters with high reliability. Deployment speed is no longer merely an indicator of engineering execution, it directly determines time-to-service to convert infrastructure investment into commercial value.

The successful rollout of this project highlights KAYTUS's comprehensive strengths. It demonstrates KAYTUS's ability to systematically address the challenges of large-scale computing cluster construction, including high deployment complexity, compressed delivery schedules, and stringent requirements for compute density, system reliability, and operational readiness.

Air-Cooled Cluster: Multiple Challenges in Building AI Compute at Scale

The air-cooled AI data center delivered under this project represents a strategic AI compute infrastructure deployment built by a leading CSP to support high-demand workloads across sectors. Given the project's large scale, heterogeneous workload requirements, and stringent performance targets, it placed exceptionally high demands on deployment efficiency, system reliability, engineering quality, and end-to-end delivery assurance:

First, the customer faced a highly compressed production go-live window. As demand for large-model inference continued to accelerate, its existing compute infrastructure had been operating under sustained high utilization, making rapid capacity expansion critical to revenue realization. To meet this requirement, the project was executed on an accelerated delivery schedule, with customized R&D, engineering validation, volume production, logistics coordination, and on-site deployment advanced in parallel rather than sequentially.

Second, the custom high-density compute nodes chosen for this project followed a dedicated one-set-per-rack design. With highly compressed internal space and non-standard hardware integration, every assembly stage demanded far higher precision and quality control than conventional mass-produced servers, raising the bar for end-to-end execution.

At the same time, high-density air-cooled clusters place stringent requirements on airflow hot-aisle/cold-aisle containment, rack-level thermal balance, and cabinet installation standards. Minor deviations in rack placement, cable routing, airflow isolation, or deployment precision can directly affect thermal efficiency and long-term system stability, further raising the requirements for on-site engineering execution and delivery quality.

KAYTUS's End-to-End Delivery: Tackling the Complexity of Large-Scale Cluster

The end-to-end delivery of the 400-node cluster within 72 days was enabled by KAYTUS's mature compute infrastructure delivery framework, developed through years of large-scale cluster deployment experience. Drawing on tightly coordinated capabilities in product definition, large-scale manufacturing, and cluster deployment, it brought a complex project online quickly.

1. Scenario-Driven solution design Shortens the Path from Planning to Deployment.

This project had to fit a local high-density air-cooled facility in Japan while continuously supporting high-concurrency large-model inference - requirements that conventional solutions could not balance across cooling, data interconnect, and system stability. Early in development, KAYTUS optimized the overall system architecture around the facility's airflow parameters and the customer's specific workload profile, ensuring the solution fit the actual deployment scenario precisely. By front-loading production and deployment needs into early planning, KAYTUS avoided repeated iterations and met the 72-day full-cycle target, saving the customer significant time.

2. Custom mass production with front-loaded quality inspection ensures stable batch delivery of 400 racks and reduces on-site troubleshooting.

These 400 racks of dedicated custom servers featured non-standard system specifications that could not run on general production lines. Through modular production processes, dedicated production-line modifications, and pre-processing of components, KAYTUS brought the non-standard model into large-scale production. Combined with full factory testing and remote intelligent diagnostics, issues were resolved before shipment, with no rework or debugging needed on arrival. This avoided schedule delays from large-scale equipment faults - and stable product quality was the key support behind a delivery cycle 60% shorter than the industry average.

3. Integrated deployment and rapid commissioning ensure long-term, stable data center operation.

Concentrated deployment of a 400-rack cluster- combined with Japan's facility security controls, stringent site delivery constraints, and tight operational limits - meant a traditional serial construction model could not meet the customer's urgent go-live needs. Through parallel multi-team workflows and fully standardized construction, the project installed up to 80 racks in a single day and completed deployment of the entire cluster in just 12 days. Rapid delivery let the customer launch commercial operations ahead of schedule, while precise cooling and integrated control safeguard long-term, high-load stable operation of the entire cluster.

A Replicable Blueprint for Large-Scale Computing Infrastructure

As large-model applications continue to deepen, the AI industry's demands on the speed, quality, and scale of computing infrastructure keep rising. The decisive factor in project competition is shifting from single-point performance to full-chain capability spanning scenario definition, large-scale manufacturing, system integration, and on-site delivery.

The success of this project validates KAYTUS's systematic delivery capability in large-scale data center construction, and offers global customers a replicable, scalable approach to building data centers.

Looking ahead, KAYTUS will continue to leverage its strengths in end-to-end execution, smart manufacturing, and global delivery to help more customers unlock computing value faster, advancing AI infrastructure toward a new stage of greater efficiency.

About KAYTUS

KAYTUS is a leading provider in AI infrastructure and liquid cooling solutions, delivering a diverse range of innovative, open, and eco-friendly products for cloud, AI, edge computing, and other emerging applications. With a customer-centric approach, KAYTUS is agile and responsive to user needs through its adaptable business model. Discover more at KAYTUS.com and follow us on LinkedIn and X

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Called PowerCore 5.0, the containerised module will reduce power infrastructure delivery timelines by more than 50%.

SINGAPORE - Media OutReach Newswire - 6 August 2026 - Bridge Data Centres (BDC), a Singapore-headquartered hyperscale data centre provider, and Morong Electric, an electrical manufacturing specialist, have launched PowerCore 5.0, the world's first fully prefabricated power module designed for high-density AI data centres.

Built for high-density AI workloads on accelerated deployment timelines, the module complies with the technical standards of BDC's proprietary i-Power Cube, its power system designed for high-performance computing. It integrates seamlessly with the Bridge Omni Platform, BDC's modular intelligent infrastructure platform for the AI era. PowerCore 5.0 combines BDC's global hyperscale delivery experience with Morong Electric's end-to-end electrical manufacturing expertise.

Rapid AI advancement has driven rack power densities from 10kW to more than 100kW, placing stringent new demands on mission-critical power infrastructure. Traditional delivery models, which rely on fragmented procurement and on-site system integration, struggle to cater to the rigorous requirements of AI-optimised data centres. Drawing on BDC's global campus delivery footprint and Morong Electric's electrical engineering expertise, PowerCore 5.0 addresses these challenges through four core design attributes: factory pre-integration, standardised global transport, parallel construction and maintenance without downtime.

Factory pre-integration

Each unit integrates transformers, power distribution, uninterruptible power supply (UPS), cooling, fire suppression and monitoring systems into a single module, fully assembled and tested off-site. Site teams need only complete the final cable connections on delivery, removing the quality inconsistencies that accompany conventional field construction.

Standardised global transport

Built on a standard 40ft ISO container frame, the module integrates seamlessly with global shipping networks, eliminating oversized freight premiums, dedicated transport and protracted customs delays that hinder cross-border deployments. Purpose-engineered for BDC's core markets, it complies with local climatic benchmarks and industrial standards to enable dependable global rollout.

Shortened delivery timelines by more than 50%

On-site civil works and factory prefabrication proceed simultaneously, shortening total delivery timelines by more than 50% compared with conventional build methods[1]. Large campuses can deploy units on a bi-weekly cadence, matching the rapid scaling and flexible capacity expansion that AI demands.

Maintenance without downtime

In an industry first, core components including UPS units, transformers and precision cooling are mounted on slide-out rails. Technicians can withdraw and service individual units without interrupting power to the data centre, keeping high-density compute clusters running around the clock.

Mr Zhang Binghua, Chief Technology Officer of BDC, said, "The AI infrastructure sector is scaling at an unprecedented rate, and operators now require higher power density, faster hardware refreshes and maximum uptime. This shift requires us to rethink how power systems are designed and deployed. PowerCore 5.0 raises the bar on system integration, cross-climate operation, delivery speed and intelligent operations and maintenance. It will enable standardised, low-carbon compute deployments across the globe and provide the stable power foundation to support the continued growth of the global AI ecosystem."

Mr Zhang Kai, Chairman of Morong Electric, said, "AI hardware now evolves on a monthly cycle, and traditional on-site system integration can no longer keep pace with the operational needs of modern AI data centres. Prefabricated power modules clear the delivery bottlenecks holding back compute infrastructure expansion. This launch marks a critical milestone in our strategic partnership, and we will continue to co-develop high-performance, integrated power solutions that meet global market standards and regional compliance requirements."

BDC and Morong Electric will continue to develop prefabricated power modules engineered for ultra-high-density compute and cross-border regulatory alignment. Both companies aim to advance industry-wide technical standardisation and the collaborative development of compute infrastructure. Their low-carbon, modular power solutions will support the sustainable and scalable growth of AI operations across international markets.

[1] Conventional build methods typically deliver power modules on a monthly cycle. PowerCore 5.0 is delivered on a bi-weekly cycle.

About Bridge Data Centres

Bridge Data Centres (BDC) is a Singapore-headquartered hyperscale data centre provider delivering high-performance, next-generation digital infrastructure across Asia Pacific. Backed by Bain Capital, BDC operates in Malaysia, Thailand, India, and other high-growth markets, with the capability to deliver up to 3 gigawatts (GW) of capacity globally by 2030 through partnerships with sister platforms in Europe and the United States.

About Morong Electric

Morong Electric is a power solutions provider for AI data centers worldwide and a developer and manufacturer of modular AI data center infrastructure products. Its PowerCore 5.0 is a Factory-built AI Infrastructure product system spanning core product lines including GridHub (medium-voltage intake), RingNode (medium-voltage ring network), GridBlock (core power transformation and distribution), and EnergyVault (backup energy). Guided by the principles of modular data centers, productized design, global standardization, elastic scalability, factory-grade smart manufacturing, rapid deployment, and integrated intelligent control, Morong Electric is committed to advancing power infrastructure for the AI computing era through industrialized mass production.

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