Advanced EliteSiC hybrid technology maximizes usable energy as electricity demand surges

Summary

As AI-driven electricity demand accelerates worldwide, utilities and energy providers are under growing pressure to store and deliver energy more efficiently. Battery energy storage system (BESS) providers are seeking advanced power conversion technologies to improve performance and system economics.

To address these needs, Sungrow has adopted onsemi's latest SiC hybrid power module technology for its PowerTitan 3.0 energy storage platform. The design improves system efficiency, helping utilities and energy providers increase usable energy output while lowering operating costs.

News Highlights

*onsemi's EliteSiC hybrid power module enables the highest-density battery energy storage system deployments, helping energy providers meet growing electricity demand from AI, renewable energy and electrification

*New BESS architecture improves inverter-level efficiency by 0.4%, helping maximize energy delivered to the grid while reducing losses and improving reliability

*Sungrow's PowerTitan 3.0 energy storage platform integrates onsemi's latest EliteSiC hybrid power module technology, optimized for high-power DC-AC energy conversion in utility-scale battery storage applications

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Oct. 14, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- onsemi (Nasdaq: ON) today announced that Sungrow, a global leader in renewable energy technology, has adopted onsemi's latest EliteSiC silicon carbide (SiC) hybrid power module technology for the Sungrow PowerTitan 3.0 energy storage platform. The integration enables improved efficiency and enhanced system performance for utility-scale battery energy storage systems (BESS).

Helping Sungrow Deliver More Usable Energy

The PowerTitan 3.0 platform incorporates onsemi's high-density power integrated modules (PIMs), optimized for advanced three-level inverter architectures used in high-power energy storage applications.

Compared with the previous-generation platform, the new architecture improves inverter-level efficiency by 0.4%, enabling higher-power battery storage deployments without sacrificing efficiency. The architecture supports power conversion units rated up to 450 kW, contributing to the platform's increased power density and higher-power deployment capability.

With the performance advantages of SiC, the solution supports key system-level benefits including:

Peak efficiency exceeding 99.3% to reduce energy loss in utility-scale systems

Increased power density supports higher-power BESS deployments

Enhanced thermal performance supports reliable operation in high-power applications

Improved system economics through a hybrid SiC design optimized for large-scale deployment

The design win builds on a long-standing strategic relationship between onsemi and Sungrow. Through extensive engineering and validation activities, the companies collaborated throughout platform definition, system optimization and qualification to meet the demanding performance requirements of next-generation energy storage deployments.

"PowerTitan 3.0 represents Sungrow's continued innovation in advanced energy storage system design," said Chen Peng, General Manager of Energy Storage Conversion Product Line at Sungrow Energy Storage Business Unit. "By integrating advanced technologies and collaborating with strategic partners such as onsemi, Sungrow is accelerating the deployment of higher-performance storage solutions that deliver greater value throughout the lifecycle of energy assets. With growing market recognition, Sungrow estimates delivering 10 GWh of PowerTitan 3.0 across Europe in 2026, further supporting the region's transition toward a more flexible and resilient energy system."

"At utility scale, even small improvements in power conversion efficiency can have a meaningful impact on battery energy storage system (BESS) performance and total cost of ownership," said Sergio Fissore, Vice President and General Manager, IPD Power Division, onsemi. "Our EliteSiC hybrid power module enables higher-efficiency, higher-density energy storage systems that help maximize usable energy and improve system reliability. Together with Sungrow, we're advancing the power conversion technologies needed to support the next generation of energy infrastructure."

Why Fractions of a Percent Matter

At utility scale, even small efficiency improvements can generate meaningful financial and environmental benefits. According to onsemi analysis, a 0.4% efficiency improvement delivered by the new SiC hybrid module could save more than 475 MWh of energy annually in a 100 MW battery energy storage installation compared with the previous-generation module.

Those energy savings can help reduce operating costs, increase usable energy delivered to customers and lower overall emissions. The architecture also enables higher overload capability and improved thermal performance, helping customers extract more usable energy from every storage asset.

Supporting the Infrastructure Behind the AI Era

Utilities and energy providers are seeking ways to store more energy, reduce conversion losses and improve overall system economics to meet unprecedented demand amid the AI infrastructure buildout and electrification transition.

Industry forecasts project the battery energy storage market will more than double by 2030 as utilities invest in infrastructure needed to support increasing electricity demand and renewable energy deployment. At the same time, energy storage providers are moving toward higher-power, higher-voltage architectures to improve system economics.

Additional Information

High-Density Si/SiC Hybrid Power Integrated Module (PIM) Product Page

Si/SiC Hybrid PIM Product Portfolio

Energy Storage System Solutions

EliteSiC Technology Page

EliteSiC M3e Product Page

Insulated Gate Bipolar Transistors (IGBTs) Products Page

About onsemi

onsemi (Nasdaq: ON) delivers intelligent power and sensing technologies that enable electrification, energy efficiency, safety, and automation across automotive, industrial, and AI data center end-markets. With a highly differentiated and innovative product portfolio, onsemi helps customers solve complex challenges to achieve higher efficiency, improved performance, and lower system cost, while supporting a safer, cleaner, and more energy‑efficient world. The company is part of the S&P 500 index. Learn more at www.onsemi.com.

onsemi and the onsemi logo are trademarks of Semiconductor Components Industries, LLC. All other brand and product names appearing in this document are registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective holders. Although the Company references its website in this news release, information on the website is not to be incorporated herein.

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BERLIN, Oct. 14, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Vattenfall and Fluence Energy, Inc.  ("Fluence") (NASDAQ: FLNC), a global market leader delivering intelligent energy storage systems, services, and asset optimization software, have signed an agreement for the delivery of the planned battery storage facility in Brunsb?ttel, as well as long-term service support.

With an output of 254 MW and a storage capacity of over 1,000 MWh, the Brunsbuttel project, which is planned to be built at the site of the nuclear power plant that is currently being decommissioned, is expected to be among the largest battery energy storage projects in Germany and represents Vattenfall's largest battery project to date. The project is scheduled to become operational by the end of 2028.

The 4-hour storage facility will utilize Fluence's Gridstack Pro 5000 platform, a large-scale battery storage solution including battery systems, power conversion equipment, and an energy management system designed to support grid resilience, renewable energy integration, and reliable system performance. Fluence will deliver the project on a turnkey basis, including engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and long-term service support, helping ensure the facility operates at high performance throughout its entire lifetime.

Germany is currently the leading battery energy storage market in Europe, adding 6.6 GWh in 2025, according to SolarPower Europe. Growth in Germany's battery storage market is being driven by the rapid expansion of wind and solar power, increasing electricity-price volatility, declining technology costs, and the ability of storage assets to combine revenues from energy trading and grid services.

"Projects like this battery storage facility play an important role in strengthening the resilience of the energy system and enabling the continued integration of renewable power generation. Together with Fluence as our long-term partner, we are creating a flexible asset that can respond to changing electricity market needs for many years to come. The project will further strengthen our portfolio of flexibility solutions and support the transition away from fossil fuels," said Claus Wattendrup, Head of Solar & Batteries, Vattenfall.

"Our long-standing relationship with Vattenfall now spans eight projects across three European countries, reflecting our shared vision for a more flexible energy system. Having delivered more than 20 battery energy storage projects in Germany, Fluence is proud to be a leader in scaling battery storage as critical energy infrastructure in the country," said Julian Jansen, VP & Managing Director, Fluence Germany.

Demand for utility-scale battery storage continues to grow across Germany and Europe. As wind and solar capacity expands, the need for flexible technologies capable of balancing supply and demand in real time is increasing.

The Brunsb?ttel battery project is a key component of Vattenfall's flexibility strategy and will nearly double the company's existing battery storage capacity. Construction of the project is expected to begin in 2027. Commissioning of the battery storage facility and its grid connection to the 50Hertz 380 kV transmission network is planned for the end of 2028.

About Vattenfall

Vattenfall is a European energy company with approximately 21,000 employees. For more than 100 years we have electrified industries, supplied energy to people's homes and modernised our way of living through innovation and cooperation. We are committed to building a future where everyone can choose fossil-free ways to move, make and live. To succeed we must become fossil free ourselves. But that's not enough. We are looking beyond our own industry to see where we can really make a difference. Together with our partners, we are taking on the responsibility to find new and sustainable ways to electrify transportation and industries.

About Fluence   

Fluence Energy, Inc. (Nasdaq: FLNC) is a global market leader delivering intelligent energy storage and optimization software for renewables and storage. The Company's solutions and operational services are helping to create a more resilient grid, from powering the next generation of AI-driven data centers to unlocking the full potential of renewable portfolios. With gigawatts of projects successfully contracted, deployed, and under management across nearly 50 markets, the Company is transforming the way we power our world for a more sustainable future.

For more information, visit our website, or follow us on LinkedIn or X. 

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BAKU, Azerbaijan, Oct. 14, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ABB Bank's transformation journey has become the subject of a case study at IE Business School, one of the world's leading business schools.

The case study, developed by IE Business School Professor Antonio Zabaleta Moreno, is titled "ABB Bank's Next Frontier: Choosing the Scope and Path of Growth." It presents the Bank's successful strategic and digital transformation in recent years, the implementation of an Agile operating model at ABB Bank, its technological modernization, and AI-driven development priorities as a real-world business case for students.

The case study covers ABB Bank's journey from the challenging circumstances it faced in 2016 to a new stage of development achieved through transformation, as well as the Bank's strategic goals for 2026?2028.

In developing the case, Professor Antonio Zabaleta Moreno referred to a number of tangible indicators demonstrating the success of ABB Bank's transformation. One such indicator is the 16-fold increase in the number of users of the Bank's mobile application over a five-year period. The number of ABB mobile users increased from approximately 171,000 in 2020 to 2.6 million in 2025.

The application's rating rose from 1.2 to 4.9, while ABB Bank's Net Promoter Score (NPS) for digital channels increased from 48 to 77.

The Bank has also successfully implemented its Agile transformation. Today, ABB Bank operates 14 Agile domains and more than 80 Agile squads. As a result of adopting Agile ways of working, the time required to develop and launch a new product has been reduced from 243 days to 59 days.

More than 1,113 people have graduated from ABB Tech Academy, established by the Bank in 2019, with 83% of graduates securing employment.

The case study explores the broader adoption of artificial intelligence solutions, the expansion of digital capabilities, entry into new markets, and the development of services integrated into customers' everyday lives as a lifestyle partner among the key priorities for ABB Bank's next stage of growth.

Abbas Ibrahimov, Chairman of the Management Board of ABB Bank, said: "For us, ABB Bank's transformation is not only about renewing technologies and processes, but also about transforming the way we think, the way we work, and the way we serve our customers. The fact that our experience is being studied as a case at such a respected academic institution as IE Business School demonstrates that the positive experience we have gained is also generating interest within the international business community."

Professor Antonio Zabaleta Moreno said: "Developing this case has been a truly rewarding experience, and I am deeply grateful for the fantastic collaboration with the leadership at ABB Bank. ABB Bank is an amazing institution that has undergone a remarkable evolution to become an innovative digital pioneer. I am thrilled with the final result of this project and cannot wait for students to explore the strategic choices shaping the future of this ambitious, AI-first bank."

ABB Bank's achievement is also significant in a broader context, as it reflects growing international academic interest in the digital and organizational transformation taking place across Azerbaijan's banking sector.

The case study is available here.

More information about ABB Bank's modern, useful and universal products and services is available at the Bank's branches and offices, on ABB Bank's official website, through the 937 Contact Centre, and via the Bank's official social media channels.

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The Malaysian ammolite and meteorite jewellery brand brings rare natural materials to two new retail destinations

KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA - Media OutReach Newswire - 14 October 2026 - Kaimirra, the Malaysian jewellery brand known for ammolite and meteorite, has opened a boutique at Pavilion Damansara Heights and a kiosk at Pavilion Kuala Lumpur. The openings give more customers access to its ammolite, meteorite and gemstone jewellery, and a chance to see these rare materials up close before purchase.

The Pavilion Damansara Heights boutique held its grand opening on 9 October 2026 with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and lion dance. The kiosk brings the brand to Bukit Bintang, Kuala Lumpur's main shopping district.

Founded in 2021

Nelson Foo and Joshua Tan founded Kaimirra in 2021 out of a shared fascination with extraordinary natural materials. Ammolite's vivid colours and meteorite's journey from space drew them in, and they set out to introduce both to a wider audience through contemporary jewellery.

Their belief is simple: rare materials deserve to be worn proudly. Kaimirra gives these discoveries a place beyond private collections and display cabinets.

"Ammolite and meteorite are older than anything else you will ever wear, and no two stones are alike," said Nelson Foo, co-founder of Kaimirra. "We wanted people to see them properly, hold them and choose a piece that feels like theirs."

"Watching ammolite shift colour under the lights is what wins people over," said Joshua Tan, co-founder. "That is why we wanted to give it a proper space."

Ammolite and the colours of ancient life

Ammolite is a rare organic gemstone formed from the iridescent shells of fossilised ammonites. These marine creatures died out in the mass extinction that ended the Cretaceous Period 66 million years ago, alongside the non-avian dinosaurs. Gem-quality ammolite is commercially mined in southwestern Alberta, Canada, where Kaimirra sources its stones directly from miners.

Microscopic layers in the shell interact with light to produce colours that shift with movement and viewing angle. Each stone has its own combination of colours and patterns, so even pieces in the same design look different. For the wearer, that means jewellery no one else has.

Meteorite and a connection to space

Meteorites are fragments of extraterrestrial rock or metal that survive their passage through Earth's atmosphere. Most originate from asteroids, while some come from the Moon or Mars. Their unusual textures and origins offer a tangible connection to space through jewellery.

Kaimirra's collection includes Muonionalusta from Sweden, Aletai from China, Sericho pallasite from Kenya and lunar meteorite. Muonionalusta reveals fine, interlocking Widmanst?tten patterns (crystal structures that appear when the metal is etched), while Aletai displays broader ones. Sericho pallasite contains olivine crystals within an iron-nickel matrix, and lunar meteorite carries the rocky texture of material from the Moon.

These textures appeal to customers drawn to astronomy, natural patterns and unconventional materials. Each piece in Kaimirra's meteorite collection comes with a certificate stating its material type and origin.

Discovering the collections in person

The Pavilion Damansara Heights boutique features deep navy interiors, museum-style displays and a mini gallery of meteorites and ammonite fossils. Customers can examine the materials closely and see how ammolite's colours respond to light.

Across both locations, Kaimirra pairs contemporary design with guidance on material origins, individual characteristics and jewellery care, helping customers choose pieces that reflect their interests and taste.

Visit Kaimirra

Boutique: Lot 3.14.00, Level 3, Pavilion Damansara Heights, Jalan Damanlela, Bukit Damansara, 50490 Kuala Lumpur.Kiosk: Lot P4.20.00, Level 4, Pavilion Kuala Lumpur, 168 Jalan Bukit Bintang, 55100 Kuala Lumpur.

Website: www.kaimirra.com | Instagram: @kaimirra_official

About Kaimirra

Kaimirra is a Malaysian jewellery brand founded in 2021 by Nelson Foo and Joshua Tan. Part of the Tutan Group, it specialises in contemporary ammolite and meteorite jewellery and also offers other gemstones, bringing distinctive natural materials into designs made to be worn proudly.

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NEW YORK, Oct. 13, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- OPPOLIA Home, a subsidiary of OPPEIN Home Group Inc., will showcase its latest integrated kitchen design and whole-home customization solutions at the 140th China Import and Export Fair (Canton Fair), from October 23 to 27, 2026.

The exhibition will highlight the brand's contemporary design approach, coordinated home furnishing products, and capabilities in customized interior solutions for international markets.

Date: October 23rd to 27th, 2026

Booth: D31-36, E12-16 | Hall 13.2

At the exhibition, OPPOLIA will present a modern integrated kitchen featuring a contrasting black-and-white palette inspired by piano keys. Slim Shaker-style frames add a refined design detail, combining contemporary aesthetics with everyday functionality.

Beyond kitchen cabinetry, OPPOLIA offers a portfolio of customized home furnishing products, including modular cabinetry, bespoke furniture, interior doors, and windows. Its integrated product range supports coordinated interior solutions for residential customers, distributors, builders, architects, and project buyers.

OPPOLIA has been working with an Italian design studio for decades to enhance product development and respond to evolving interior design preferences. Its manufacturing operations incorporate automated production equipment, including machinery from HOMAG, supporting customized cabinetry production. The company also works with established hardware suppliers, including Hettich and Blum, with configurations varying by product and project.

With more than 2,700 showrooms worldwide, OPPOLIA continues to expand its international presence. Its dealership programme support includes business development, showroom planning and solution design, to help partners develop their local markets. International buyers, distributors, and project professionals are invited to visit OPPOLIA at Hall 13.2, Booths D31-36 and E12-16, to explore its products and discuss potential cooperation.

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Planned rollout across the 772-room precinct combines service robotics with research into future humanoid housekeeping and banquet applications

SINGAPORE, Oct. 13, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- YYForce Inc. (NASDAQ: YFOR), Novotel Singapore on Stevens and Mercure Singapore on Stevens today announced a partnership to introduce service robots across the hotels' 772-room precinct and advance AI and humanoid robotics development.

The collaboration will combine a confirmed operational rollout with research informed by hotel workflows, aiming to improve guest service and develop future hospitality capabilities.

The collaboration creates a real-world operating environment spanning 772 guestrooms, restaurants and event spaces. The hotels will contribute hospitality operating expertise and an environment in which the technology can be evaluated, while YYForce will provide robotics capabilities and technical support as it develops an integrated human, AI and robotics workforce model.

The operating objective is to improve service consistency while reducing repetitive delivery, transport and cleaning work so hotel Heartists can devote more time to guest-facing service.

An initial pre-deployment comparison projects approximately 10% lower monthly operating costs across selected housekeeping, concierge and food and beverage operations, including the robot costs reflected in the model. Actual costs, productivity and guest-service outcomes will be evaluated after rollout.

"In a hotel, every journey to deliver an item and every repetitive task takes time. We want to use robotics thoughtfully, so our teams can focus their attention where it matters most to the guest," said Piotr Kupiec, General Manager of Novotel Singapore on Stevens and Mercure Singapore on Stevens.

"Across two hotels, the opportunity is to rethink how work moves through the operation. Our measure of success will be whether we deliver more consistent service and make everyday work more manageable for our Heartists."

The confirmed first phase will introduce specialized service robots for guest deliveries, food and beverage logistics, scheduled cleaning and concierge support. Deployment preparations include lift integration, route mapping, network requirements and guest arrival notifications. The rollout is intended to establish an operating environment in which YYForce can evaluate robotics across hotel logistics, facilities and guest-facing services.

A separate second phase is intended to focus on YYForce's humanoid system and future iterations. Selected housekeeping and banquet workflows will inform development of robotic hardware, software and AI systems through permitted observations and agreed operational data-use arrangements.

"Working in an operating hotel environment gives us the opportunity to move robotics development from controlled demonstrations toward real-world workflows," said Mike Fu, Chief Executive Officer of YYForce. "This collaboration connects technologies that can be deployed today with the operational learning required to develop the next generation of workforce solutions."

"Our objective is to build the technology, operational knowledge and permitted training data needed for a future in which people, AI, specialized service robots and humanoid robots work together across hospitality, facility management and other service-intensive industries. This is a practical step toward YYForce's 2030 Vision and our commitment to Forging Forward Together."

Together, the partners aim to build practical knowledge of how people, AI and robotics can improve hospitality operations. The collaboration connects the hotels' focus on guest service and more manageable work for Heartists with YYForce's 2030 Vision for an integrated workforce ecosystem. The accompanying factsheets set out the deployment scope, AI research programme and longer-term strategy.

About YYForce Inc

YYForce Inc. (NASDAQ: YFOR) is a technology-enabled provider of workforce solutions and integrated facility management services. The Company is developing a workforce ecosystem combining human talent, on-demand staffing, artificial intelligence, autonomous robotics, humanoid robotics and smart facility management technologies. Through its operating businesses and technology platforms, YYForce seeks to improve workforce productivity, operational efficiency and service delivery across hospitality, commercial facilities and other service-intensive industries.

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About Novotel

Novotel Hotels, Suites & Resorts offers destination hotels designed as comforting and energizing places where guests can 'press pause' and take time to enjoy the moments that really matter. The brand's wide array of hotels, suites and resorts offer a multitude of services for business and leisure guests alike, including spacious, modular rooms with natural and intuitive design; 24/7 catering with nutritious choices; dedicated meeting spaces; attentive and proactive staff; family zones for the youngest guests; multi- purpose lobbies; and accessible fitness centers.

Novotel, which has over 540 locations in more than 65 countries is part of Accor, a world leading hospitality group counting over 5,500 properties throughout more than 110 countries. Novotel is also a participating brand in ALL - Accor Live Limitless - a lifestyle loyalty program providing access to a wide variety of rewards, services and experiences.

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About Mercure

Inspired by Mercury, the Roman god of travelers, Mercure hotels offer so much more than a place to find comfort and sleep - they are a portal to discovery, a springboard to exploration. Since its founding in 1973, Mercure prides itself on offering high-quality standards with a true take on locality.

Through its "Discover Local" program, Mercure welcomes guests - be it in Rio, Paris, Bangkok or any other destination globally - and instantly immerses them in a locally inspired atmosphere. Everything from the decorative design to our passion for local food and beverage discoveries is rooted in the unique features of each destination.

Mercure hotels are conveniently located in city centers, by the sea or in the mountains, with more than 960 hotels in 65+ countries. Mercure is part of Accor, a world leading hospitality group counting over 5,500 properties throughout more than 110 countries, and a participating brand in ALL - Accor Live Limitless - a lifestyle loyalty program providing access to a wide variety of rewards, services and experiences.

Mercure Singapore on Stevens offers 518 locally inspired guestrooms near Orchard Road and the Singapore Botanic Gardens, providing a base to "Discover Local" through Singapore's neighbourhoods, food and culture. www.mercure-singapore-stevens.com.

Media and investor enquiries

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Jason Zhi Yong Phua

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Director of Marketing & Communications

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Annex A Deployment and operating context

The service robotics rollout is confirmed for Novotel Singapore on Stevens and Mercure Singapore on Stevens. Deployment has not yet begun. The applications below describe the planned scope; individual robot assignments and operating arrangements will be finalised before launch.

 

Ajang untuk menampilkan jangkauan global, inovasi teknologi, dan inisiatif keberlanjutan Grup

WUHU, Tiongkok, Oct. 14, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Mengusung tema "Eco-Tech For Our Future Life", 2026 Chery International User Summit akan digelar di Wuhu pada tanggal 18 hingga 24 Oktober. Di tengah industri otomotif global yang berkembang pesat, ajang ini akan menampilkan kiprah global, terobosan teknologi, dan inisiatif keberlanjutan Chery Group.

Pada tanggal 21 Oktober, LUXEED, merek mobil mewah cerdas Grup ini, akan melakukan debut globalnya dengan mengusung tema "INTELLIGENCE, ENLIGHTENED."

Memanfaatkan Kekuatan Global untuk Mendorong Pertumbuhan Internasional

Berbekal pengalaman bertahun-tahun di pasar global, Chery Group telah mencatat penjualan kumulatif lebih dari 20 juta unit kendaraan di seluruh dunia. Grup ini juga telah membangun jaringan bisnis yang matang dan menjangkau berbagai pasar utama dunia. Sepanjang Januari hingga Agustus 2026, Grup ini menjual 725.214 unit kendaraan energi baru (NEV), naik 46,2% dibandingkan periode yang sama tahun lalu. Capaian ini menandai pertumbuhan berkelanjutan bisnis NEV Chery.

Didukung oleh rantai manufaktur dan pasokan yang mapan, jaringan penelitian dan pengembangan (litbang) global, serta operasional luar negeri yang disesuaikan dengan pasar lokal, Grup ini telah membangun fondasi kokoh untuk pertumbuhan internasional. Fondasi itu memberikan dukungan sistematis bagi setiap mereknya dalam berekspansi ke pasar global.

Mendorong Mobilitas Premium Lewat Inovasi Teknologi

Seiring dengan masuknya industri otomotif ke dalam era kecerdasan, Chery Group terus memperkuat riset dan pengembangan di berbagai bidang teknologi utama, mulai dari kokpit pintar, sistem bantuan pengemudi canggih (ADAS), arsitektur sasis, keselamatan kendaraan, hingga sistem penggerak energi baru.

Grup ini telah mengembangkan keahlian di beragam bidang teknologi, mulai dari perangkat keras komputasi dan persepsi lingkungan hingga kendali di tingkat kendaraan. Landasan teknologi ini turut menopang tiga nilai inti LUXEED: kecerdasan, kemewahan, dan kenikmatan berkendara. Dengan begitu, filosofi merek LUXEED tidak hanya menjadi konsep, tetapi benar-benar menjadi pengalaman produk yang nyata.

Membangun Ekosistem Industri untuk Mobilitas Berkelanjutan

Chery International User Summit bukan sekadar platform untuk peluncuran merek. Ajang ini juga mempertemukan Chery Group dengan para pemangku kepentingan industri global, mitra, dan pengguna untuk berdialog dan berkolaborasi. Serangkaian kegiatan akan meramaikan ajang ini, antara lain Hari Inovasi Global, Berkendara Amal Ramah Lingkungan, Karnaval Pengguna, Uji Kendaraan untuk Media, Berkendara di Lintasan Berkecepatan Tinggi, serta Tur ke Gigafactory LUXEED.

Bersama para pengguna dan mitra industri, Chery Group akan menjajaki solusi mobilitas yang lebih cerdas dan rendah karbon. Dengan memadukan inovasi teknologi, pengembangan merek, dan ekspansi internasional dalam satu ekosistem industri yang terintegrasi, Grup ini juga akan membagikan wawasan praktis dari industri otomotif Tiongkok kepada dunia.

Mengembangkan Portofolio Merek: LUXEED Mewujudkan Ambisi Grup di Segmen Mewah

Peluncuran global merek LUXEED akan digelar pada tanggal 21 Oktober dan menjadi sorotan utama dalam ajang ini. Langkah ini merupakan bagian penting dari strategi Grup untuk memperkuat posisinya di segmen mewah. Ajang ini akan menandai debut menyeluruh LUXEED di panggung global.

Dalam kesempatan itu, LUXEED akan memperkenalkan filosofi mereknya, meluncurkan dua model unggulan kepada khalayak dunia, dan mengumumkan strategi globalnya. LUXEED juga akan memaparkan visinya tentang mobilitas mewah cerdas generasi berikutnya kepada para pelopor berpengaruh di seluruh dunia.

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Company to highlight integrated capabilities spanning custom material formulations, precision extrusion, catheter construction and finished-device assembly.

Wayne, PA, Oct. 13, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- TekniPlex Healthcare will showcase its comprehensive materials science, precision extrusion and interventional-device manufacturing capabilities at MD&M Midwest 2026, taking place October 28?29 at the Minneapolis Convention Center.

At Booth 3903, the company will highlight its ability to help medical device OEMs address complex design and manufacturing challenges while supporting the development of next-generation medical devices.

TekniPlex Healthcare's exhibit will demonstrate its integrated capabilities across the medical device development and manufacturing process, from custom material and formulations to precision-extruded tubing, catheter components and finished devices.

Together, these stages reflect the company's three areas of focus:

Materials and formulation expertise: Custom compounds and specialized material formulations tailored to medical device applications and performance requirements.

Precision tubing and catheter construction: Advanced extrusion capabilities encompassing single- and multi-lumen tubing, extruded jackets, braided shafts and catheter-building capabilities.

Components and assemblies: Precision-molded components and finished-device assembly capabilities, supported by applicable manufacturing technologies and site-specific expertise. 

These capabilities enable medical device OEMs to navigate critical decisions throughout the product development cycle.

The company will also emphasize its ability to support customers in evaluating material and component selections early in development, optimizing interventional device designs for manufacturability, and addressing process, quality, qualification and supply considerations as products advance towards commercial production.

"Device teams are being asked to support new care settings and more demanding therapies while moving faster to market," said John Zawacki, Senior Director of Strategic Marketing, TekniPlex Healthcare. "By bringing materials science, precision tubing and catheter building together, we help our customers make better decisions earlier and support a smoother path from concept to validated production. MD&M Midwest is a great place to start those conversations." 

Through its combination of materials expertise, precision manufacturing technologies and device assembly capabilities, TekniPlex Healthcare continues to support medical device OEMs in developing innovative solutions that meet evolving clinical needs and increasingly complex manufacturing requirements.

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About TekniPlex Healthcare

TekniPlex Healthcare utilizes advanced materials science expertise and technologies to develop and deliver critical solutions for medical and diagnostic devices, drug delivery systems and sterile barrier healthcare packaging applications. With a global reach, the division's deep understanding of the greater pharmaceuticals and medical landscape helps it produce exemplary barrier properties for drugs and precision medical devices for interventional and therapeutic procedures.  

For medical device OEMs, TekniPlex Healthcare embodies a comprehensive CDMO partner capable of servicing every stage of the product life cycle, from design and development through component manufacturing and final assembly. Throughout its broad purview, the division's ever-evolving portfolio helps meet demands for high-leverage medicines and mission-critical healthcare products that benefit care providers and patients. For more information visit www.tekni-plex.com/healthcare.

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PRI Certification Earns Third-Place Recognition in IAOB's External Balanced Scorecard (EBSC)

Warrendale, Pa., Oct. 13, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- PRI Certification is proud to announce that it earned a third-place ranking in the International Automotive Oversight Bureau (IAOB) 2026 External Balanced Scorecard (EBSC) program, placing among approximately 22 participating certification bodies worldwide.

The IAOB External Balanced Scorecard program evaluates certification bodies that provide certification services to organizations seeking certification to the IATF 16949 automotive quality management system standard. The program measures performance across key operational and customer-focused metrics and recognizes certification bodies that demonstrate strong performance in supporting organizations throughout the certification process.

PRI Certification was formally recognized during the IAOB Certification Body Meeting, where the organization received a trophy commemorating the achievement. As part of the recognition, PRI Certification was also awarded a complimentary advertising campaign through Automotive News.

"We are honored to be recognized by the IAOB through its External Balanced Scorecard program," said Susan Brooks, Program Director, PRI Certification. "This achievement reflects the dedication of our team and our continued commitment to delivering exceptional service and value to our clients."

With approximately 22 certification bodies participating globally in the IAOB EBSC program, earning a third-place ranking highlights PRI Certification's commitment to providing a high-quality certification experience for organizations throughout the automotive supply chain.

About PRI Certification

PRI Certification provides accredited certification services for quality, aerospace, automotive, environmental, occupational health and safety, information security, and other internationally recognized management system standards.

As part of Performance Review Institute (PRI), a not-for-profit organization affiliated with SAE International, PRI Certification is committed to helping organizations achieve continual improvement. Learn more at www.p-r-i.org/certification.

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BOSTON, Oct. 13, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Catastrophe and Risk Solutions business at Verisk (Nasdaq: VRSK), a leading strategic data analytics and technology partner to the global insurance industry, estimates insured industry losses to onshore property from Hurricane Isaias will range from USD 1 billion to USD 2 billion.

The estimate includes losses from wind and privately insured storm surge resulting from Isaias' landfall in the Florida Panhandle. Wind is expected to account for the vast majority of insured losses.

Meteorological Summary

Hurricane Isaias made landfall near Destin, Florida, at approximately 8:30 p.m. CDT on Oct. 9 as a Category 2 hurricane with maximum sustained winds of 105 mph and a minimum central pressure of 971 mb. The storm weakened rapidly after moving inland and transitioned into a post-tropical cyclone over Alabama early the following morning.

Isaias became the ninth named storm of the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season after developing over the Gulf. The storm steadily intensified over exceptionally warm waters, reaching Category 3 strength with maximum sustained winds of 120 mph before weakening prior to landfall.

Several factors contributed to Isaias' rapid intensification, including near-record sea-surface temperatures for early October, a compact wind field and core structure favorable for strengthening, and slower-than-anticipated development of damaging wind shear. Although increasing shear weakened the storm before landfall, Isaias reached the Gulf Coast as a significant hurricane and generated damaging wind impacts across portions of Florida, Alabama and Georgia.

Putting Damage in Perspective

The most severe wind damage occurred west of Isaias' landfall location, particularly in Florida's Santa Rosa and northeastern Escambia counties. Reported impacts included roof damage, structural damage, downed trees and widespread debris. In Okaloosa County, the most common damage mechanism was trees falling onto residential structures. Overall, the event was characterized primarily by wind-related damage, including fallen trees, damaged roofs, fencing losses and debris impacts.

Power outages were widespread across the Florida Panhandle, with some counties reporting outages affecting a majority of residents. Additional impacts were reported in Alabama and Georgia, where the weakening storm and its remnants caused downed trees and further power disruptions.

Modeling Insights

The insured industry loss estimate includes losses to onshore residential, commercial and industrial properties and automobiles for building, contents and time-element coverages. The modeled scenarios include losses from wind and storm surge. Losses from precipitation-induced flooding are not expected to be significant for this event.

The estimate does not include:

Losses from precipitation-induced flooding

Losses paid by the National Flood Insurance Program

Losses exacerbated by litigation, fraudulent assignment of benefits or social inflation

Storm surge leakage losses paid on wind-only policies due to government intervention

Losses to inland marine, ocean-going marine cargo and hull, and pleasure boats

Losses to uninsured properties

Losses to infrastructure

Losses from extra-contractual obligations

Losses from hazardous waste cleanup, vandalism or civil commotion, whether directly or indirectly caused by the event

Losses resulting from the compromise of existing defenses, including natural and man-made levees

Loss adjustment expenses

Other non-modeled losses, including those resulting from tornadoes spawned by the storm

Losses for U.S. offshore assets and non-U.S. property

Verisk continues to monitor the impacts of Hurricane Isaias and assess insured losses as additional claims and damage information become available.

About Verisk

Verisk (Nasdaq: VRSK) is a leading strategic data analytics and technology partner to the global insurance industry. It empowers clients to strengthen operating efficiency, improve underwriting and claims outcomes, combat fraud and make informed decisions about global risks, including climate change, catastrophic events, sustainability and political issues.

Through advanced data analytics, software, scientific research and deep industry knowledge, Verisk helps build global resilience for individuals, communities and businesses. With teams across more than 20 countries, Verisk consistently earns certification by Great Place to Work. For more, visit Verisk.com and the Verisk Newsroom.

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BEIJING, CHINA - Media OutReach Newswire - 13 October 2026 - Gari Village, located in the Dawagengzha scenic area, has in recent years been successfully tapping into the lucrative tourism market.

In 2024, its 158 guesthouses accommodated over a million visitors, generating revenue of 120 million yuan, with each household earning an extra 20,000 yuan in the year.

During the 2025 red-leaf season, weekly tourism revenue exceeded 1.5 million yuan, thanks to initiatives such as mushroom picking and Guozhuang dance lessons, and the sale of local specialties such as yak meat.

Party Secretary Asheng says he will keep exploring new ways of making life better for the villagers.

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*Schneider Electric's residential energy portfolio continues to expand, built to deliver home energy intelligence.

*Schneider Home introduces its first Smart Thermostat designed in collaboration with Apple for Apple Home Collection.

*Schneider Home's new Power Mount is purpose-built for Apple HomeView (Wall Mounted).

NEW YORK, Oct. 13, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Schneider Electric, a global energy technology leader, today announced a new Smart Thermostat, co-developed with Apple for Apple Home Collection, and an exclusive Power Mount for the newly announced Apple HomeView (Wall Mounted).

Both products combine Schneider Electric's expertise in home energy with the Apple Home experience. Homeowners can privately control their energy for even more comfort in Apple Home, furthering Schneider Electric's mission to bring energy intelligence to the home.

Home energy, seamlessly integrated with Apple Home

The collaboration unites Schneider Electric's deep domain leadership in energy technology with Apple's seamless ecosystem and user experience. Together, the two companies are bringing new products - a Smart Thermostat, Room Sensor, and Power Mount for Apple HomeView - that deliver seamless energy management to Apple Home. The products will be available within Schneider Electric's Schneider Home residential portfolio.

Schneider Home's Smart Thermostat, co-developed for Apple Home Collection. Through the Apple Home app, Smart Thermostat brings Adaptive Temperature to help homeowners balance comfort, convenience, and energy orchestration. Users can adjust the temperature hands-free using Siri on Apple products. The small metal bezel features a smooth silver finish, blending perfectly in any environment. Its translucent display gives it a soft matte face with no glare, and proximity awareness makes every interaction effortless and gentle on the eyes in a dark room.

Built-in sensing plus optional Room Sensors allow the system to sense conditions including temperature and humidity, adapting to the unique needs of users' homes. Smart Thermostat also works with the Clean Energy Guidance feature from Apple, using EnergyKit to power the grid forecast feature in the Apple Home app.*

Set up, connectivity, and security have never been better, with effortless tap-to-pair NFC functionality even when Smart Thermostat is not powered, allowing set up in seconds by simply bringing an iPhone nearby. With Matter compliance and Thread, the system remains connected to the home network even during an internet outage. Smart Thermostat and the Room Sensors are also end-to-end encrypted in Apple Home, so only users and the people they choose can access their home data.

Schneider Home's Power Mount, designed exclusively for Apple's new Apple HomeView (Wall Mounted). Power Mount's design is purpose-built for Apple HomeView, offering an elegant wall-mounted installation in three configurations: USB-C Wall Connector; AC Wired; and Power over Ethernet (PoE) Wired. All three Power Mounts feature precision magnets to securely hold Apple HomeView against the wall to stay powered. For a seamless professional installation with no visible wires, the AC Wired Power Mount connects to electrical wiring through a single wall box, and the PoE Wired Power Mount receives power and data through a standard ethernet cable hidden in the wall.

"The smartest home is one where every part works together, and that's only possible through technology that enables energy intelligence," said Olivier Blum, CEO of Schneider Electric. "Advancing energy tech is the core of Schneider Electric's mission, and Schneider Home is advancing energy tech in everyday living. Collaborating with Apple brings together smart energy management, exceptional user experience, and seamless home operation with Apple HomeView to make energy feel effortless and help the home perform at its best."

"At Apple, our goal is to deliver great products that make everyday experiences simpler and more enjoyable, with privacy at the core, " said Matthew Costello, Apple's vice president of Hardware Engineering. "These new products bring Schneider Electric's deep expertise in energy into Apple Home in a smarter, more thoughtful way. They're easy to set up, intuitive to use, and designed to work seamlessly with Apple Home - a natural extension of the experience our customers already know and love."

Home energy is becoming more complex, benefiting from different sources of electricity, consuming more power, and operating in a siloed ecosystem across heating and cooling, water heating, EV charging, appliances, and connected devices. Schneider Home brings energy intelligence to the home, with solutions including the Smart Thermostat, EV chargers, circuit breakers, electrical panels, uninterruptable power supply (UPS) and connected wiring devices. Schneider Home represents a vision for how home energy technologies can work together with seamless orchestration, helping homeowners better understand, manage, and optimize their energy use, without compromising comfort, simplicity, or cost.

Schneider Electric has a deep legacy in home energy, with its technologies found in 4 out of 10 U.S. homes today. With 190 years of expertise in the home's electrical panel and delivered through a trusted ecosystem of more than 1 million electricians, installers, builders, and technology partners, Schneider Electric brings energy intelligence to life in a way that feels coordinated, more responsive, and easy to adopt. Learn more about Schneider Home at schneiderhome.com, and more details will be shared at the 2027 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas.

Privacy in Apple Home

Privacy is foundational to Apple Home. Personal data in the Apple Home app is stored end-to-end encrypted and never accessible to Schneider Electric or Apple.

Professional installation available at Apple Retail

For customers who prefer to have their smart home accessories professionally installed, Apple Retail now offers third-party installation from ADT for an additional charge, available in the U.S. starting this fall. ADT also leverages the nationwide installer network from Qmerit, backed by Schneider Electric.

Availability

Customers in the U.S. and Canada can purchase Smart Thermostat and the accompanying Room Sensors in the Apple Store beginning early next year. Smart Thermostat retails for a suggested MSRP of $199.99; Room Sensor retails for a suggested MSRP of $39.99.

Customers in Australia, Canada, India, New Zealand, Singapore, South Africa, the U.K., and the U.S. can order the USB-C Wall Connector and AC Wired Power Mounts for Apple HomeView on Apple.com, with availability in Apple Retail Stores beginning Friday, November 13. Customers can purchase the PoE Wired Power Mount beginning early next year. In India, the AC Wired Power Mount will be coming later. In the U.S., the USB-C Wall Connector Power Mount retails for a suggested MSRP of $59.99; the AC Wired for $79.99; and the PoE Wired for $129.99.

*EnergyKit disclaimer on availability and requirements: 

Apps. EnergyKit is currently designed for use with EV charging and smart thermostat apps, and requires iOS 26 or iPadOS 26 or later. 

Regions. EnergyKit is only available in the contiguous United States. 

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About Schneider Electric

Schneider Electric is a global energy technology leader, driving efficiency and sustainability by electrifying, automating, and digitalizing industries, businesses, and homes. Its technologies enable buildings, data centers, factories, infrastructure, and grids to operate as open, interconnected ecosystems, enhancing performance, resilience, and sustainability.

The portfolio includes intelligent devices, software-defined architectures, AI-powered systems, digital services, and expert advisory. With 160,000 employees and 1 million partners in over 100 countries, Schneider Electric is consistently ranked among the world's most sustainable companies. 

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Built for government investigators, cyber threat analysts, and compliance teams, Ardence brings intelligence from more than 60 partners to cases tackling fraud, cybercrime, child exploitation, and terrorism financing

SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 13, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- TRM Labs today launched Ardence, an artificial intelligence (AI) investigation platform that gives investigators more capacity to uncover the networks behind modern crimes and act against them.

As criminals use AI to increase the volume and pace of their activity, Ardence equips crimefighters to scale their response by accelerating each stage of the investigative lifecycle: gathering relevant intelligence across dozens of sources, making sense of it, and turning it into action.

Criminal use of AI rose 40% year over year, according to TRM's 2026 AI-in-Crime Adoption Index, and losses reported to the FBI's Internet Crime Complaint Center reached $21 billion in 2025, approximately five times the 2020 total.

As AI enables criminals to operate faster and at greater scale, investigators need tools that help them keep pace without compromising the rigor their work demands. Connecting a frontier AI model to data does not, by itself, provide the investigative tradecraft or evidence trail needed to build a case. Ardence is purpose-built for high-stakes investigations and missions. It uses AI to apply expert-developed investigative methods across dozens of intelligence sources, helping teams pursue more leads while preserving the supporting evidence for review. Investigators direct the work, assess the findings, and determine where to act.

"Investigators don't lack the skills to build a case. But criminals' use of AI is creating a capacity gap that hiring alone can't close. We built Ardence to take manual work off their plates, so the same team can work more cases without giving up the rigor and precision their work demands," said Esteban Casta?o, CEO and co-founder of TRM Labs.

Ardence brings intelligence and expert-developed methods into a single, AI-native platform:

Connected intelligence: The Ardence Data Network combines TRM intelligence with specialized providers of corporate, cyber, identity, dark web, sanctions, and financial data, so investigators can search across critical sources in parallel and reach reviewable findings faster.

Expert tradecraft: Ardence applies expert-tested repeatable analytic methods to pursue more lines of inquiry and follow connections further than a team can by hand.

Built for scrutiny: Every finding stays linked to its source material. Reviewers can retrace the methods and human decisions behind a result. Investigators own the conclusion.

Carried into action: The same investigation record supports drafting legal process, asset-freeze requests, and infrastructure takedowns.

Already in use across law enforcement, defense, and private sector organizations, Ardence has helped investigators scale World Cup security, disrupt AI-powered cybercrime services, and take down thousands of scam sites.

The Ardence Data Network launches with partners including AML Ranger, APIVoid by NoVirusThanks, AsiaVerify, BankCheck, Bitquery, Bitsight, CACI DarkBlue, Castellum.AI, Censys, Cloudburst, ComplyAdvantage, Constella, Criminal IP, CYJAX, DarkOwl, Diligencia, District 4 Labs, Exorde Labs, Flashpoint, Fraud Intelligence Limited (FIL), Global Database, GreyNoise, Hudson Rock, Infrawatch, Kaiko, Kharon, Magnet Forensics, Malanta, Minerva, NewsCatcher, OpenCorporates, OpenSanctions, OSINT Industries, Overwatch Data, Parallel, PhishFort, Pipl, PolySwarm, sanctions.io, Scamalytics, ShadowDragon, Shadow Nexus, ReversingLabs, Shodan, Sigma7, Sixtyfour, smooth.sh, SOCRadar, SpyCloud, Team Cymru, TeamT5, Tesseract, ThreatFabric, Torchlight.ai, Vetric, Webamon, Whisper, WhoisXML API, WireScreen, and Xapien.

Ardence is available today. Organizations can request a demo at trmlabs.com/request-a-demo.

About TRM Labs

TRM Labs is the operating system for modern crimefighters, built to detect and disrupt the criminal networks that exploit frontier technologies, including cryptocurrency and AI.

Combining proprietary intelligence, AI-native investigations software, and disruption network infrastructure, the platform is built for high-consequence environments where accuracy, auditability, and security are essential.

TRM is trusted by 600+ government agencies and financial institutions across 75 countries to counter fraud, scams, cyber crime, child exploitation, money laundering, and sanctions evasion, among other illicit activities. To learn more, visit www.trmlabs.com.

MANILA, PHILIPPINES - Media OutReach Newswire - 13 October 2026 - VinFast has officially opened pre-orders for the all-new VF 8 in the Philippines, the first international market to introduce the D-segment electric SUV.

Developed on a new-generation technology platform, the VF 8 is designed to elevate the driving experience. Interested customers can register through VinFast's authorized dealerships nationwide. The first 1,000 customers who place pre-orders from today through November 5, 2026, will receive a free one-year battery subscription.

The VF 8 is VinFast's all-new D-segment electric SUV and will be introduced in the Philippine market. Developed with comprehensive advancements in design, technology platform, features, and driving experience, the VF 8 is designed to deliver a modern, comfortable, and intelligent mobility experience that meets the increasingly diverse needs of Filipino customers.

In terms of design and comfort, the all-new VF 8 is developed around the "Tech Fluid" design philosophy, focusing on seamless lines, sophistication and a strong sense of motion. The overall design combines technology, emotion and everyday practicality in a modern, dynamic package.

Alongside its technology and performance upgrades, the all-new VF 8 offers added peace of mind with a vehicle warranty of seven years or 160,000 km and a battery warranty of 10 years or 200,000 km.

From now through November 5, 2026, Philippine customers can place a deposit for the all-new VF 8 through VinFast's authorized dealerships nationwide, with a non-refundable deposit of PHP 5,000-10,000. The first 1,000 customers who place their deposits during this period will receive a complimentary one-year battery subscription.

The all-new VF 8 will officially launch in the Philippines in November 2026, with the first vehicles expected to be delivered starting the same month.

Antonio "Toti" Zara III, CEO of VinFast Philippines, said: "The tremendous demand for VinFast's innovations here in the Philippines inspired us to launch this early booking program for the all-new VF 8. Built for the performance and tech-focused Filipinos, the VF 8 promises a premium midsize crossover e-SUV experience. The pre-order program is our way of giving Filipinos a chance to be among the first in the Philippines to experience our newest offering. We cannot wait for the arrival of the VF 8 in the Philippines this November, and we are even more excited to welcome more Filipinos to the VinFast ecosystem."

VinFast is building a comprehensive "For a Green Future" EV ecosystem across key markets in Southeast Asia. In the Philippines, the launch of the all-new VF 8, together with VinFast's diverse EV lineup and customer support policies, further strengthens the foundation for the company's development in the market.

VinFast is also investing in after-sales services and charging infrastructure with the support of V-Green and local partners, providing practical benefits, helping reduce ownership costs and making EV ownership more convenient, while contributing to the Philippines' transition toward greener mobility./.

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NetBox, already used by more than 90% of top neoclouds, and companies including Arm, J.P. Morgan Chase and CoreWeave, becomes native to NVIDIA DSX OS and the Grafana catalog, and adds new ways for people and AI agents to design and run the world's most complex infrastructure environments

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla., Oct. 13, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kennedy Space Center -- NetBox Labs, the company behind NetBox, the system of record for networks and datacenters, today announced partnerships with NVIDIA and Grafana Labs, along with a host of new platform capabilities, at the first ever NetBox Evolve conference. Together, these announcements extend NetBox's position as the central intelligence layer for the world's technology infrastructure.

NVIDIA now integrates with NetBox as a native source of truth for NVIDIA Configuration Manager (NVCM), the network orchestration component of NVIDIA DSX OS. As the AI infrastructure buildout accelerates, this partnership puts NetBox at the center of how AI infrastructure is designed, provisioned, and operated.

Grafana Labs and NetBox Labs have released an official NetBox plugin in the Grafana catalog. It brings live infrastructure context into Grafana dashboards and alerts, enabling network and datacenter teams to attach meaning to their data.

NetBox Labs Infrastructure Intelligence Platform has expanded with new products and features. NetBox Designs joins NetBox Visual Explorer and NetBox Asset Lifecycle to accelerate the design and planning, procurement, and management of datacenter and network buildouts. In addition, new agents and AI operations capabilities help every team automate their infrastructure atop NetBox's vendor-neutral context. Finally, a variety of new integrations and new dashboards for NetBox Analytics help teams bring more data into NetBox, and quickly understand their infrastructure.

"Whether teams are building enterprise networks and infrastructure in retail, healthcare, financial services, or deploying an AI datacenter at massive speed and scale, configuration, observability and automation all depend on having an authoritative record of what infrastructure should exist and how it should be operating. That record is NetBox," said NetBox Labs CEO and cofounder Kris Beevers. "Today NetBox is used by companies like Arm, CoreWeave, Kaiser Permanente and J.P. Morgan Chase to build, run and grow their networks and infrastructure. We're seeing tremendous growth, with more than 90% of the top neoclouds using NetBox to design and scale their AI datacenters and we expect NetBox to power more than 100 GW of AI datacenter capacity by 2030."

NetBox becomes native to NVIDIA DSX OS

NVIDIA has partnered with NetBox Labs to make NetBox a native source of truth for NVCM, so network configuration in DSX OS comes straight from the system of record that AI infrastructure teams already use. This puts NetBox at the center of the design, provisioning and operation of today's large-scale AI deployments. NetBox provides the central data driving automation of configuration across NVIDIA-native cluster fabrics.

NetBox context in every Grafana Labs dashboard

Infrastructure produces more telemetry than ever. But telemetry only shows what infrastructure is doing, not what it is: which device an interface belongs to, which site it's in, what role it plays, who owns it, and whether it should exist at all. Today, teams fill that gap by hand, with brittle scripts or guesswork.

Now, with the partnership between NetBox Labs and Grafana Labs, NetBox records what infrastructure is supposed to be, and Grafana shows what it's actually doing. The free, open source NetBox plugin, built with Grafana Labs and published in the Grafana catalog, carries live NetBox context (site, role, tenant, rack, owner, lifecycle) into Grafana dashboards and alerts. It requires no pipeline changes, avoids stale labels and adds no metric cost. Separately, NetBox Labs' open source Orb platform now gives Grafana Cloud users a new source of network flow and packet telemetry.

"Network and infrastructure observability are popular use cases we see across the Grafana community, and context is what separates a wall of metrics from answers and action," said Ash Mazhari, VP of Corporate Development, Grafana Labs. "NetBox is the system of record teams already trust. With the NetBox data source in our catalog and Orb delivering network telemetry into Grafana Cloud, our users get a deeper understanding of their infrastructure and network data."

New NetBox Labs Platform capabilities for people and AI agents

In addition to the partnerships, NetBox Labs also announced several new additions to the NetBox Labs Infrastructure Intelligence platform.

NetBox Designs, now in public preview, delivers reusable templates for rapid infrastructure design. Teams define a site, rack or IP plan once, then can rinse and repeat for large scale deployments. NetBox Asset Lifecycle then carries the planned objects through bill of materials, purchase order, shipment and installation.

NetBox Analytics adds a number of new ready-made dashboards this week to help teams understand their complex infrastructure environments, and will be generally available next month alongside NetBox Visual Explorer, which enables teams to rapidly view and navigate large-scale datacenter and network footprints.

Integrations between the NetBox Labs platform and the surrounding ecosystem continue to multiply. Arista CloudVision, AWS VPC IPAM, and Cisco Nexus Dashboard integrations become generally available this month, and new integrations with Palo Alto Panorama, Tenable, and Kubernetes enter public preview later in October.

Agentic operations depend on NetBox as the vendor-neutral context layer for AI agents. Per Gartner forecast, by 2030, 50% of organizations will use agentic NetOps with minimal human involvement, up from nearly 0% in 2026. (Source: Gartner, 2026 Strategic Roadmap for Agentic AI in Infrastructure and IT Operations, Tim Zimmerman, Mike Leibovitz, Andrew Lerner, Jonathan Forest, Karen Brown, 5 June 2026)

NetBox Agents gains new pre-built agents for change request review, lifecycle and version compliance, data quality management, and data import that lower barriers for teams to accelerate agentic automation. Now available in public preview.

The fully managed, now generally available NetBox Platform MCP Server lets teams bring infrastructure context to their own agents, which can query and change infrastructure across the whole platform in plain language with nothing to host.

Read more about the NetBox Labs Infrastructure Intelligence Platform announcements here.

"Only NetBox Labs provides a comprehensive infrastructure intelligence platform that spans every stage of the infrastructure lifecycle, with vendor neutrality, clear agent guardrails, and the trust of the world's most demanding environments," said CEO and cofounder Kris Beevers. "Today's NetBox Labs product and NVIDIA and Grafana Labs partner announcements enable teams at any point in their infrastructure modernization journey to work with confidence knowing they are backed by the world's most powerful infrastructure intelligence platform. We're very excited about what these partnerships and product announcements mean for our customers and business."

About NetBox Labs

NetBox Labs simplifies the full infrastructure lifecycle for the world's most demanding technical environments. It is the commercial steward of NetBox, the open source infrastructure system of record trusted by 10,000+ organizations for more than a decade. NetBox Labs streamlines infrastructure procurement, modeling, deployment and management for both humans and agents.

Its infrastructure intelligence platform powers business-critical systems at companies like Arm, CoreWeave, J.P. Morgan, Kaiser Permanente and Riot Games. Headquartered in New York City, NetBox Labs is backed by NGP, Notable Capital, Flybridge, IBM, Salesforce and Two Sigma. Visit https://netboxlabs.com to learn more.

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DARTMOUTH, Nova Scotia, Oct. 13, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Acadian Animal Wellness today announced the global launch of Tasco optimized feed technology for use in animal feed products.

Derived from Ascophyllum nodosum seaweed, Tasco is a premium marine bioactive technology with prebiotic, stress-mitigation and immune-support effects that help animals become more resilient and productive while supporting a better quality of life.

"Tasco Marine Bioactive Technology represents a new chapter for Acadian Animal Wellness at the intersection of ocean stewardship and rigorous science," says Enrico Boccaletti, Vice President, Global Portfolio and Strategic Partnerships, Acadian. "Backed by research across multiple animal species, Tasco improves resilience during critical periods while supporting consistent productivity and quality. It is a natural, research-backed technology also for challenging conditions such as heat, transport, competition and environmental extremes."

Research into Tasco's mode of action provides further evidence behind these performance benefits. Across multiple animal species, studies have demonstrated effects on gut microbial balance, fibre digestion and nutrient absorption, as well as antioxidant activity that helps reduce free radicals and oxidative stress. Together, these mechanisms help explain Tasco's ability to support animal resilience and performance during periods of environmental and production stress.

Tasco Feed Technology is available globally through Acadian Animal Wellness and its network of business partners for use in livestock and equine feed formulations, pet food, and aquaculture diets.

About Acadian Animal Wellness

Acadian Animal Wellness, a division of Acadian Seaplants Limited, is a global leader in marine bioactive technologies for animal health, resilience, and performance. Through science, sustainability, and standardized bioactive innovation, the company delivers natural solutions that help animals thrive in an increasingly challenging environment. To learn more, please visit www.acadianseaplants.com.

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Cybersecurity leader brings more than 20 years of federal and private sector experience to lead Acronis global security strategy and accelerate Acronis MDR adoption

SCHAFFHAUSEN, Switzerland, Oct. 13, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Acronis, a global provider of an AI-native cyber platform for MSPs and IT departments, today announced the appointment of Gerald Caron as Chief Information Security Officer (CISO). In this role, Caron will lead Acronis' security strategy and operations, strengthening the organization's overall security posture across the product lifecycle and its internal processes and operations.

"Gerald's cybersecurity leadership across the federal and private sectors will be an important addition to our leadership team," said Jan-Jaap Jager, CEO of Acronis. "Security is fundamental to how we build, operate, and protect Acronis products and services. Gerald will work closely with our R&D teams to further strengthen security throughout the product lifecycle, while driving a consistent approach to internal security and compliance. His leadership will help us continue to innovate securely as we expand the solutions partners rely on to protect, manage and automate their customers' environments. This includes advancing Acronis MDR by Acronis TRU to help partners strengthen threat detection, incident response and recovery."

Caron's appointment comes as Acronis continues to advance its cybersecurity capabilities, with its managed detection and response (MDR) service growing more than 50% quarter over quarter and ongoing threat research strengthening protection for partners and customers.

The Acronis Threat Research Unit (TRU), a dedicated team of cybersecurity, AI, and threat intelligence experts, analyzes emerging threats and delivers actionable intelligence to inform stronger defenses. Recent security product launches include Acronis MDR by Acronis TRU, which provides MSPs with 24/7/365 threat monitoring and rapid incident response, and Acronis GenAI Protection, which helps MSPs monitor and govern generative AI usage, protect sensitive data, and defend against malicious prompt manipulation.

As CISO, Caron will oversee security governance and compliance, employee security awareness, and incident prevention, detection, response, and recovery. His global team of security and compliance professionals will also work closely with Legal and business leaders on data protection and privacy, and with IT teams and business owners to strengthen business continuity and disaster recovery.

Caron brings more than 20 years of cybersecurity and IT leadership across government organizations and the private sector. He most recently served as Program Management Director at SAIC and previously as Vice President of Cybersecurity at RIVA Solutions. A former member of the Senior Executive Service, Caron also held CIO roles at the U.S. Departments of Commerce and Health and Human Services and served in multiple technical roles at the State Department.

"Acronis has built a strong cybersecurity foundation that combines security expertise, threat intelligence, and continuous innovation," said Gerald Caron. "I'm excited to build on that foundation alongside our security, research, and engineering teams. My focus is on ensuring security remains central to how we build, innovate, and operate as we expand and enhance protection for Acronis partners and customers."

For more information about Acronis' leadership team, visit: https://www.acronis.com/en/company/leadership/

About Acronis:

Acronis is a leader in AI-native cyber protection, unifying data protection, cybersecurity, IT operations and hybrid infrastructure to deliver business continuity, security and compliance with less cost and complexity. More than 21,000 service providers trust Acronis to protect over 750,000 businesses in 150 countries. Acronis is headquartered in Schaffhausen, Switzerland. For more information, visit www.acronis.com.

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SHENZHEN, CHINA - Media OutReach Newswire - 13 October 2026 - Global smart device brand OPPO today announced a collaboration with Manus, a leading AI agent platform, to bring next-generation agentic AI experiences to smartphones.

By integrating Manus' agentic capabilities to OPPO AI Mind Pilot, the collaboration will help users turn complex, multi-step tasks into ready-to-use results-advancing OPPO's vision for Personalized Proactive Intelligence, where AI understands users and proactively helps them get things done.

"Agentic AI marks an important shift from answering questions to helping users get things done." said Kai Tang, President of Software Engineering at OPPO. "Together with Manus, we are bringing more proactive and capable experiences to AI Mind Pilot, enabling AI to better understand users' intentions, take actions and complete tasks. Our goal is to make personal AI a natural part of everyday life and work."

"Smartphones are central to people's daily lives and support many of the tasks they handle every day, making them a natural platform for personal AI agents," said Tao Zhang, Co-Founder & CPO of Manus. "By bringing together Manus' agentic capabilities and OPPO's system-level integration, we can make advanced AI agents more accessible and help users complete multi-step tasks through simple, natural interactions."

Manus Capabilities Debut in AI Mind Pilot's New Agent Mode

The collaboration will debut through the integration of Manus' agentic capabilities into AI Mind Pilot's new Agent Mode on the upcoming OPPO Find X10 Series with ColorOS 17.

Designed to move beyond simple question-and-answer interactions, AI Mind Pilot can understand a user's end goal, break it down into multiple steps, identify relevant information, select the appropriate tools, and deliver a finished result, including by working directly with files and photos stored on the device.

For example, a user planning a trip could simply ask AI Mind Pilot to organize their travel plans. It can find flight tickets, hotel bookings, restaurant reservations, and attraction tickets scattered across different apps on the smartphone, organize them, and combine them with relevant online information to create a personalized, day-by-day itinerary-without requiring users to manually gather and upload the information.

The same capabilities can support everyday creative and professional tasks. Users can ask AI Mind Pilot to find and organize photos from a trip, locate specific images, or bring together existing files and online information to create a presentation, proposal, portfolio, or other ready-to-use content, all with just one single prompt.

Powerful Agentic AI Built Around User Control and Privacy

As AI moves from providing information to working with personal context and completing tasks, privacy, security, and user control become increasingly important. AI Mind Pilot is designed with these priorities at its core.

ColorOS 17 uses on-device models to understand and organize relevant information locally. For local tasks such as finding, organizing, or renaming files and photos, the original content remains on the device and is not shared with Manus. When a task requires external processing, AI Mind Pilot will ask for the user's explicit confirmation before relevant content is uploaded or shared.

Users remain in control of what information is accessed, which actions are taken and whether external processing is allowed. Through on-device processing and transparent authorization, OPPO and Manus aim to make agentic AI more capable while maintaining a clear fucus on users' choice and control.

Launching on OPPO Find X10 Series

The Manus-powered capabilities in AI Mind Pilot will debut on the OPPO Find X10 Series with ColorOS 17. Further details on availability, supported markets, and user benefits will be announced at launch.

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Source: China International Metro Transit Exhibition

GUANGZHOU, CHINA - Media OutReach Newswire - 13 October 2026 - MetroTrans 2026 will take place from November 9 to 11 at Area D of the Canton Fair Complex in Guangzhou. As one of the three core professional events of Guangzhou Rail Transit Week 2026 (November 8 - 13), the exhibition is organized by the China Association of Metros (CAMET) .

Established in 2015 with the approval of China's Ministry of Commerce, MetroTrans serves as a premier international exhibition and exchange platform for the urban rail transit sector. Over the years, it has attracted more than 1,500 exhibitors worldwide and welcomed over 200,000 professional visits.

Spanning a planned exhibition area of 50,000 square meters, this year's edition covers the entire rail transit industry chain and is estimated to convene over 500 exhibitors alongside more than 40,000 trade visitors from over 50 countries and regions across the globe.

The exhibition features six dedicated thematic zones that vertically integrate the entire industry chain: Operations, Maintenance & Existing Line Upgrades; Outdoor Rolling Stock, Vehicle Systems & Equipment Supply Chain; Signaling, Telecommunications & Intelligent Digital Solutions; Infrastructure; Diversified Business Operations; and Talent Education, Scientific Literacy & Study Tours.

During the event, the COMET Guangzhou Annual Meeting 2026, hosted by the Community of Metros (COMET) and organized by Guangzhou Metro, will take place concurrently from November 10 to 13. Managed by Imperial College London and comprising 48 major metro operators worldwide, COMET will convene delegates from 45 member organizations to unveil its annual benchmark findings and advance international technological cooperation as well as standard harmonization.

A delegation of senior executives from global metro operators, overseas transit authorities, and industry associations will also travel to China to tour the exhibition and engage in high-level business matchmaking.

The exhibition will also feature a range of interactive public engagement activities, including cultural and creative bazaars, Metro Open Days, and urban rail study tours.

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