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Natuvion IT Transformation Study: data quality is a key success factor for enterprise AI

WALLDORF, Germany, Sept. 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The new 2026 Transformation Study by Natuvion and NTT Data Business Solutions shows that a transformation to SAP S/4HANA is far more than just a technological upgrade. It lays out the operational foundation for enterprise AI, process automation, and continuous digital innovation. However, to truly realize this potential, companies must consistently analyze, cleanse, and strategically evaluate...

Federal Aviation Administration Extends Solace Partnership to Support National Airspace System Modernization

OTTAWA, ON, Sept. 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Solace, the real-time data platform for the enterprise, today announced an extension to its partnership with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to support the modernization of SWIM (System Wide Information Management), the FAA's national aviation data network which distributes real-time flight plans, surveillance data, weather events, and airspace notices to airlines, the Department of Defense,...

Hollyland Introduces LARK M3: A Flexible & Scalable Wireless Audio System for Multi-Person and Multi-Camera Production

SHENZHEN, China, Sept. 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Hollyland, a leading provider of wireless products for professional film and video production, and content creation, today announced the LARK M3, a flexible and scalable wireless audio system designed for multi-camera, multi-person productions. Rather than functioning as a single wireless microphone, LARK M3 can be a one-to-many or many-to-one audio system that can capture group interviews,...

KT&G Announces KRW 360 Billion Share Buyback and Retirement to Enhance Shareholder Value

SEOUL, South Korea, Sept. 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- KT&G (CEO, Kyung-man Bang) announced on Sept. 22 that its Board of Directors approved a share buyback and retirement worth approximately KRW 360 billion to enhance shareholder value. Under the plan, KT&G will purchase approximately 2.07 million shares, equivalent to around 2% of its total issued shares, through open-market transactions starting...

CATL kicks off trial production of battery cells in Hungary

DEBRECEN, Hungary, Sept. 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- CATL begins trial production on 22 September 2026 in its newly built cell factory in Debrecen as the company had fulfilled all preconditions required to commence trial run. The purpose of trial production is to set up, optimise and validate the production equipment and manufacturing processes ahead of the start of series production. CATL Debrecen continues cooperating and working closely with...

Thunes Powers J.P. Morgan Payments’ Xpedite Remit Solution to Accelerate Global Payouts

SINGAPORE and NEW YORK, Sept. 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Thunes has been selected by J.P. Morgan Payments to expand the business' cross-border capabilities through its Xpedite Remit solutions suite. The new solutions leverage both J.P. Morgan Payments' connectivity to local real-time payments rails and Thunes' extensive Direct Global Network in order to meet growing demand for fast, simple and reliable cross-border payments.

A-LIGN expands IRAP assessment capabilities and enters the Australian market with acquisition of AssurePoint

TAMPA, Fla., Sept. 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- A-LIGN, the leading cybersecurity compliance company, today announced its acquisition of Australian-based company, AssurePoint, a cloud security assessment firm that specializes in helping organizations solve challenging security and compliance issues and achieve compliance with the Information Security Registered Assessors Program (IRAP). The acquisition adds IRAP to A-LIGN's service portfolio...

DoGo Power’s Smart Grid‑Forming ESS Launched and Ready for Global Order

SHANGHAI, Sept. 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- DoGo Power held the "Forming the Energy Future" Strategy & New Product Launch, globally releasing its "Scenario‑oriented + Grid‑Forming + AI" strategy, alongside smart grid‑forming energy storage solutions for large‑and‑medium‑sized commercial & industrial (C&I), and utility-scale scenarios.Robin Zhu, Founder and CEO of DoGo Power, stated, "The energy storage industry has entered a high‑quality...

CityUHK and University of Cambridge establish Centre for Advanced and Smart Manufacturing to shape Hong Kong’s Industry 5.0 future

HONG KONG, Sept. 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- As artificial intelligence (AI) transforms the way products are designed, produced and used, City University of Hong Kong (CityUHK) and the University of Cambridge have established the Centre for Advanced and Smart Manufacturing (CASM) with the vision of positioning Hong Kong as a world-leading Industry 5.0 innovation hub where advanced technologies work alongside people to support more sustainable,...

Owl Ventures Welcomes NBA Legend Chris Paul as Venture Partner

SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Owl Ventures, the world's largest venture capital firm focused on education and workforce innovation, today announced that NBA legend, entrepreneur, and community leader Chris Paul has joined the firm as Venture Partner. As Venture Partner, Paul will support founders, convene strategic partners, and bring perspective and relationships that help...

Durabook Announces the Z14I-DX3 Rugged Mobile Laptop, a Triple-display, Workstation-class, Edge AI Laptop

TAIPEI, Sept. 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Durabook, the global rugged mobile solutions brand owned by Twinhead International Corporation, announced today the Z14I-DX3 Rugged Mobile Laptop with three full HD displays integrated in a workstation-class, edge AI computing platform. The Z14I-DX3's three 14-inch full HD displays keep maps, video, and operational data visible at the same time, providing a clear, comprehensive view of situational...

accesso® Intelligence Introduces Agentic AI for Automated Workflows in Visitor Attractions

LONDON, Sept. 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- accesso Technology Group (AIM: ACSO), a leading global technology provider for the leisure, entertainment and cultural markets, today introduced new capabilities that enable attraction operators to turn conversations with accesso Intelligence into recurring automated workflows. Users can now ask the platform to monitor performance, conduct research, detect and investigate changes, develop forecasts,...

Tencent Cloud and Boost Collaborate to Accelerate Digital Transformation Across Southeast Asia

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, Sept. 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Tencent Cloud, the cloud business of global technology company Tencent, today announced its partnership with Boost, a regional fintech leader and digital bank, to support the fintech's digital transformation and innovation initiatives across Malaysia and Indonesia. Under the partnership, Tencent Cloud and Boost have entered into a partnership...

Dangote Calls on Africa to Keep its Capital at Home as Industrialization Takes Center Stage at Unstoppable Africa

NEW YORK, Sept. 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Africa must stop sending its capital abroad and start investing in its own industrial future, Aliko Dangote, President and CEO of Dangote Group, told global business leaders at Unstoppable Africa 2026, as he set out an ambitious vision for African industrialization backed by billions of dollars in investment, new refining capacity, and broader public ownership. 

Poll finds surging demand for AI-based video encoding

HANGZHOU, China, Sept. 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Hikvision has developed Guanlan Encoding, a technology that uses AI to identify more and less information-rich areas in video images and encodes every frame accordingly. To gauge the potential impact of the new technology, asmag.com and Hikvision have teamed up for a survey of asmag readers, entitled "AI encoding technology for video security," and...

Geely and Xinwei-Backed Cross-Era Leap Talent Development Program Welcomes Inaugural Class of “AI Natives”

SANYA, China, Sept. 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- As artificial intelligence (AI) reshapes higher education, institutions and industry are exploring new approaches to identifying and developing talent. On Sept. 16, the Cross-Era Leap Talent Development Program ("Leap Program") held an opening ceremony for its inaugural class. Developed by Xinwei Education to prepare emerging leaders for the industries of the future, the flagship program introduces...

Qingpu Bailian Outlets Opens Second Phase, Sets Sights on Asia

SHANGHAI, Sept. 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Qingpu Bailian Outlets Plaza opened its second phase on September 21, expanding the 20-year-old shopping destination in western Shanghai. The expansion, themed "New Journey, New Joy," adds new retail, cultural and leisure offerings, bringing the two phases together as one integrated complex.The outlet now spans 200,000 square meters, with more than 500...

UN Global Compact Launches Sustainable Procurement Implementation Framework to Help Companies Turn Commitments into Action

NEW YORK, Sept. 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The United Nations Global Compact today launched the Sustainable Procurement Implementation Framework, a practical global resource designed to help companies place sustainability at the core of procurement and translate sustainability commitments and requirements into day-to-day business practice. Launched during the High-Level Forum on Sustainable...

HRH the Crown Prince Launches CEER’s Flagship Vehicles Further Strengthening Saudi Arabia’s Position in the Global Automotive Industry

JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia, Sept. 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince, Prime Minister and Chairman of the Board of Directors of PIF, revealed EXOBOT, the flagship electric vehicles from CEER, Saudi Arabia's national automotive company. This national milestone reflects Saudi Arabia's strategic direction toward developing an advanced industrial sector aligned with the objectives of...

TMGM and Chelsea Football Club Extend Partnership into Fourth Year, Expanding into the Middle East

SYDNEY, Sept. 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- TMGM and Chelsea Football Club today announced the extension of their partnership into a fourth year, with the collaboration expanding beyond Asia-Pacific into the Middle East.Since 2023, TMGM has served as Chelsea FC's Official Online Forex and CFD Trading Partner in Asia-Pacific. The extension advances a partnership spanning matchday visibility, original content and fan engagement.Three Years of Shared...

ESENTIA Announces the Execution of an Agreement to Acquire the Guadalajara-Manzanillo Natural Gas Pipeline System, Connecting Existing System to the Port of Manzanillo

MEXICO CITY, Sept. 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- ESENTIA Energy Development, S.A.B. de C.V. (BMV: ESENTIA) ("ESENTIA" or the "Company") today announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire 100% of the equity interests of Energía Occidente de México, S. de R.L. de C.V. ("EOM") for a gross purchase price of US$400 million (the "Acquisition" or the "Transaction"). EOM owns and operates the...

Smashbox Cosmetics Launches New Dual Filter Concealer + Foundation with Studio Pop-Up Event in Melbourne

MELBOURNE, Australia, Sept. 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Smashbox Cosmetics, in partnership with RUSSH Magazine, has announced the arrival of the 'Dual Filter Studio', an immersive two-day experiential pop-up in the heart of Melbourne's CBD. The activation celebrates the launch of the brand's new Dual Filter 2-in-1 Concealer + Foundation (RRP $67 AUD), now available to shop at MECCA. Located at 362...

Olight’s Best-Selling Clip Light Evolves: Oclip 2 Series Rotates and Tilts to Aim Where You Need It

HOUSTON, Sept. 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Olight launched the Oclip 2 Series during its O-Fan Day event, introducing the Oclip 2 Pro and Oclip 2 Ultra designed for mechanics, public safety professionals, outdoor enthusiasts and anyone who requires fully adjustable, hands-free lighting with multiple light sources. The Oclip 2 Series represents the next generation of Olight's best-selling clip-light line, a product line with more than one million...

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