3 CSD integrates space-based commercial capabilities into mission operations to enhance threat detection for more resilient space operations

MONTREAL, June 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NorthStar Earth & Space ("NorthStar" or the "Company"), a global leader in Space Situational Awareness (SSA) and Space Domain Awareness (SDA), today announced the launch of augmented commercial services valued at more than CAD$40 million over 12 months with the Royal Canadian Air Force's 3 Canadian Space Division (3 CSD).

The agreement enables 3 CSD to integrate NorthStar's space-based surveillance capabilities to enhance mission readiness and threat detection in orbit.

The agreement reinforces NorthStar's long-standing commitment to advancing Canada's role in the space sector. Headquartered in Montreal, and governed by a majority-Canadian board, NorthStar drives growth through innovation, and sovereign space capabilities. By processing millions of images and observations collected from space- and ground-based sensors, NorthStar delivers precise assessments and predictions of the behaviour of objects in space.

"This collaboration marks a milestone in the use of commercial innovation to protect Canadian interests in space," said Stewart Bain, founder and CEO of NorthStar. "Integrating NorthStar's advanced scanning and detection capabilities will strengthen the mission readiness and national security objectives at the core of 3 CSD's mandate."

Canada's Defence Industrial Strategy recognizes space as a critical operational domain for national security and economic stability. Satellites underpin communications, navigation, climate monitoring, Earth observation and defence operations, making sovereign, mission-ready SDA capabilities essential. These capabilities play a critical role in safeguarding Canada's North, where Arctic security and sovereignty are key priorities. NorthStar's integrated space-based and ground-based services provide trusted, Canadian controlled data to support this objective.

RCAF Brig.-Gen Christopher Horner said, "Space Domain Awareness is foundational to all space operations. Our decisional advantage in both peacetime and conflict is built upon our ability to detect and differentiate threats from the responsible actors in space. NorthStar gives the Canadian Armed Forces the higher ground with advanced SDA services.  Cooperation between 3 CSD and Canada's space industry partners remains a fundamental requirement for security in space."

"Through Canada's new Defence Industrial Strategy, our government is inspiring new partnerships that will strengthen our defence industry, enhance sovereign capabilities, and bolster national security. NorthStar's partnership with 3 Canadian Space Division on their sovereign SDA capabilities will advance Canada's satellite capacity and equip our Armed Forces with mission-ready tools," said the Hon. M?lanie Joly, Minister of Industry and Minister responsible for Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions.

As space becomes an increasingly contested domain, Canada must remain steadfast in maintaining the ability to independently monitor and protect its assets in orbit. This partnership reflects a shared commitment to strengthening national capabilities and contributing to the secure and safe use of space.

About NorthStar Earth & Space

NorthStar is the first commercial Space Situational Awareness (SSA) company to leverage space-based assets that use satellite imagery to continuously scan, detect, and monitor the behaviour of objects in near-Earth orbits. Patented capabilities deliver precise and timely Space Domain Awareness (SDA), contributing to Canada's space sovereignty and supporting National Defence objectives. With headquarters in Montreal, Canada, a European headquarters in Luxembourg, and a dedicated US operation in McLean, VA, NorthStar addresses the ever-growing threat of space collisions as a major contribution to empower humanity to preserve our planet.

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HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach Newswire - 18 June 2026 - Hong Kong jumped one place to become the world's second most competitive economy, according to the 2026 World Competitiveness Ranking published today (June 18) by the Swiss-based International Institute for Management Development (IMD). It is Hong Kong's highest ranking since 2019, and builds on three consecutive years of improvement.

Welcoming the report, a spokesperson for the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Government said, "The World Competitiveness Yearbook (WCY) 2026 reaffirms Hong Kong as one of the most competitive economies in the world, and notes that Hong Kong's rise to second sustains the strong upward trajectory from 2024 and 2025."

In announcing the results, the IMD noted that, amid rising geopolitical tensions, competitive advantage hinges on credible institutions, predictable rules, enforceable commitments and public trust.

According to WCY 2026, Hong Kong's rise reflects sustained performance across the four competitiveness factors measured. Among these factors, Hong Kong ranks second in "Government efficiency" and third in "Business efficiency". "Infrastructure" and "Economic performance" rank eighth and 11th respectively.

As regards the various competitiveness sub-factors, Hong Kong tops the rankings in "Tax policy" and "Business legislation", ranks second in "Finance", third in "International trade", "International investment", "Management practices" and "Education", and fourth in "Public finance" and "Basic infrastructure".

"In the competitiveness factor 'Government efficiency', Hong Kong continues to rank second globally, reflecting the HKSAR Government's ongoing efforts to promote free and open, stable, predictable and business-friendly economic policies, as well as the international community's trust in Hong Kong's legal and regulatory environment," the spokesperson said.

"Hong Kong's 'Business efficiency' is ranked third globally, reflecting the strong support for industry development rendered by our robust financial ecosystem, as well as the seamless alignment of the city's business practices and environment with international best standards."

Amid rapidly evolving geopolitical dynamics, Hong Kong, with its close connectivity to both the Chinese Mainland and the world under the "one country, two systems" principle, and its sound institutions, open markets and sustained investments in innovation, has become a "value hub" that offers both security and growth opportunities.

In fact, Hong Kong continues to excel in various international rankings including those for economy, finance, and talent. The International Monetary Fund has also given positive recognition to Hong Kong in recent months, and major credit rating agencies have successively reaffirmed Hong Kong's credit ratings and 'stable' outlook.

"All these echo the WCY 2026 results," the spokesperson said.

Currently, Hong Kong is formulating at full speed its first Five-Year Plan, to proactively align with the National 15th Five-Year Plan.

"With the staunch support of our country, the HKSAR Government will work together with all sectors of society to strengthen our role and function as a 'super connector' and 'super value-adder', with a view to better integrating into and serving the overall national development, achieving our own high-quality development, creating more new room for development for our people and businesses, as well as opening up new opportunities for global investors and enterprises," the spokesperson said.

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HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach Newswire - 18 June 2026 - On June 16, the 2026 Hainan Cultural and Tourism Promotion Events, under the theme of "Sunny Hainan ? Heart's Desire," were held in Hong Kong.

Leaders from Hong Kong's cultural and tourism authorities, heads of industry associations, and representatives of key cultural and tourism enterprises from home and abroad gathered to explore new opportunities for cooperation and draw up a blueprint for the industry's future.

Liu Xiaoming, Governor of the People's Government of Hainan Province, and Cheuk Wing-hing, Deputy Chief Secretary for Administration of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, attended the events and delivered speeches. During the promotional session, Chen Tiejun, Director of the Department of Tourism, Culture, Radio, Television and Sports of Hainan Province, unveiled the "Top Ten Calling Cards of Hainan Tourism," which received enthusiastic responses and positive feedback from various sectors in Hong Kong. Attendees from Hong Kong unanimously agreed that Hong Kong and Hainan boast highly complementary cultural and tourism resources and immense potential for cooperation.

Since the launch of special customs operations of the Hainan Free Trade Port, its distinctive opening-up advantages, such as "zero tariffs, low tax rates, a simplified tax system" and "tariff exemption for value-added processing," have become increasingly prominent. These policies have continuously made Hainan more attractive to businesses and opened up broader opportunities for Hong Kong investors and entrepreneurs.

On the same day, at the "Invest in the Free Trade Port, Share New Opportunities" Symposium for Hong Kong Enterprises held in Hong Kong, four cooperation agreements were formally signed, covering high-end commerce, cultural and tourism integration, and regional industrial coordination. Hong Kong business representatives expressed strong interest in deepening their presence in Hainan.

Hainan and Hong Kong share a long history of cooperation, and in recent years, a steady stream of favorable policies has been introduced. Since the signing of the Hainan-Hong Kong Memorandum of Cooperation in March 2025, bilateral cooperation has accelerated across the board. In 2025, goods trade between the two sides reached RMB 9.35 billion, increasing by more than two times from 2020. A total of 793 new Hong Kong-funded enterprises were established in Hainan, a year-on-year increase of 21.5%. Hainan has also issued offshore RMB bonds in Hong Kong for four consecutive years, with a cumulative total of RMB 18 billion. Currently, an average of four direct flights operate daily between Hong Kong and Hainan, with the fastest travel time under two hours, facilitating the rapid emergence of the "Hainan-Hong Kong Living Circle."

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SINGAPORE - Media OutReach Newswire - 18 June 2026 - Amid the global wave of technological advancement, the next generation of young leaders is presented with unprecedented growth opportunities.

As such, today's youth must learn beyond the boundary of traditional classrooms, engage with real communities, tackle social challenges with creative thinking, and chart sustainable paths for the future of humanity. To nurture young talents and turn inspiring ideas into tangible action, the Third Next Generation Philanthropy Leadership Program is now open for applications.

Since its inception in 2024, the annual program has spent three consecutive years fostering outstanding young social innovators across Asia. The 2026 summer camp will be hosted by The University of Hong Kong (HKU) and will center on the theme "Art + AI for Social Good." It equips participants with practical AI skills, inspires creativity through art, and encourages collaboration across disciplines and cultures. Top teams from the Creative Challenge will receive seed funding and one-on-one mentorship to further scale their projects, boosting youth-led social innovation across Hong Kong and the broader Asian region.

Representing much more than a regular summer camp, this long-term initiative empowers young people to take action and drive social entrepreneurship. The past two cohorts have gathered nearly 100 exceptional high school students from all over Asia, with around 90% of them giving overwhelmingly positive feedback on their learning experience.

"I used to believe leadership was all about individual excellence," shared a former participant. "Working in teams taught me that true leadership lies in uniting people and moving forward together."

The previous sessions were held at the National University of Singapore (NUS) and Nanyang Technological University (NTU), with official support from the Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth (MCCY) under the Singapore Youth Programme. Under the guidance of seasoned practitioners from government, business, academia and social sectors, participants translated creative concepts into implementable projects. Standout initiatives including Silver Sayang which dedicated to alleviating elderly loneliness, and NourishMind which leverages AI to promote mental wellness and mindfulness, have secured seed funding and ongoing incubation support, delivering lasting social value. These success stories prove that young people can make a real difference when given the right platform and resources.

Richard Buttrey, Program Director at ARM, a world-leading semiconductor IP provider affiliated with the University of Cambridge and a veteran mentor of the program, commented, "Philanthropy is not always linked to young people. While youths may lack financial means, they hold a strong sense of fairness and justice, a quality widely recognized by top academic institutions, enterprises and the whole society."

Viswa Sadasivan, former Member of Parliament of Singapore, also spoke highly of the program. "Participants will visit renowned charitable foundations and NGOs throughout the camp. We adopt immersive, experiential learning to make growth engaging and rewarding. Joining this program marks the first step toward a lifelong journey of giving and service."

Keeping pace with AI trends, the 2026 program will select 50 outstanding young talents for a five-day immersive learning experience in Hong Kong. Participants will attend structured entrepreneurship workshops to develop sustainable business models, turning social solutions into financially viable and long-running public welfare projects. The core highlights of this year's program are as follows:

Expert-led Workshops: Hands-on training in AI creative application, leadership development, public speaking and social project design.

Field Visits: On-site tours of local Hong Kong communities and NGOs to gain first-hand insights into social welfare issues.

Art + AI Creative Challenge: Cross-team competitions for innovative social impact solutions, with seed funding awarded to winning teams.

Concurrently, a dedicated Welfare Support Scheme is also launched alongside the main program. Full sponsorship, including travel expenses and accommodations, will be provided for students from remote impoverished areas in China and disadvantaged students worldwide, including student leaders among left-behind children supported by the Maitian Project. Online courses are additionally available for youth across Asia who are passionate about philanthropy. We welcome innovative-minded high school students to join us in Hong Kong this summer, and explore boundless possibilities where technology, art and social change intersect.

Program & Application Information

Venue: The University of Hong Kong

Eligibility: Youth aged 14 to 20, including high school and university students, with a passion for innovation, entrepreneurship and social welfare

Scholarship: All 50 selected participants will receive full scholarships covering all course and activity fees

Admission: Rolling admission. Applications will close once all vacancies are filled.

Application Link: https://www.nextgenphilanthropy.net/register-for-the nextgen-program-2026/

Based in Singapore, Good Soil Foundation commits to empowering the next generation of young leaders. Through education, experiential learning and impact investment, it cultivates future social entrepreneurs with global vision and a strong sense of social responsibility. To learn more, please visit our official website: https://goodsoilfoundationsg.com/ or follow our social media accounts.

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HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach Newswire - 18 June 2026 - Colgate Optic White Purple today launched 'The Purple Cafe', an APAC-wide social-first campaign. Expanding its K-Beauty footprint, the brand is moving beyond traditional advertising into episodic storytelling across TikTok and major regional markets.

"We are incredibly proud to unveil the next evolution of the incredibly successful Colgate Optic White Purple franchise with our social-first 'Purple Cafe' K-Drama series", said Samir Singh, EVP Marketing, Colgate-Palmolive, Asia Pacific. " We recognise that the way people consume media and content has dramatically changed, especially on TikTok. Our campaign takes our association with Korean beauty and culture to a whole new level, presenting our product not just as a beauty essential, but as a pivotal character that transforms our influencer protagonists' confidence in fun, cheeky ways."

Influencer-Led Episodic Story-telling

The six-part series stars top Asian influencers instead of traditional actors, reimagining classic K-Drama tropes like awkward blind dates and judgmental relatives. In each episode, Colgate Optic White Purple acts as the narrative catalyst, transforming social friction into empowered confidence. The product is seamlessly integrated into each episode, driving both the plot and the protagonists' transformations.

AI Integration to Democratise Story-telling

In a TikTok-exclusive partnership, the campaign invites consumers to script their own narratives to "one-up" AI-generated antagonists. This initiative democratises storytelling emphasising the belief that human creativity can often outsmart artificial intelligence.

Watch the full episodic series and discover the transformative power of Colgate Optic White Purple on Colgate Thailand (Tik Tok), Colgate Philippines (Tik Tok), Colgate Malaysia (Tik Tok).

Campaign Credits:

Colgate Palmolive:

• Samir Singh, EVP Marketing, Asia Pacific
• Wen Zhu, Sr. Director, Marketing APAC
• Anaswar Rajagopal, Director, Marketing APAC
• Liz Yang, Senior Brand Manager APAC
• Kenny Choo, Head Content Lab, APAC
• Jacinta Francis, Content Production Manager, APAC
• Katelyn Chen, Senior Digital Art Director, APAC
• Audrey Lee, Shopper Design Manager, APAC

WPPCP / WPP Media / WPP Production / Ogilvy ANZ:

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Strategic expansion of botanical extracts portfolio strengthens regional support for beauty and personal care and pharmaceutical customers

ROTTERDAM, The Netherlands, June 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Univar Solutions B.V., a subsidiary of Univar Solutions LLC ("Univar Solutions" or "the Company"), a leading global solutions provider to users of specialty ingredients and chemicals, today announced an expanded distribution partnership with American Distilling through its Ingredients + Specialties from Univar Solutions division.

Under the new agreement, Univar Solutions will distribute American Distilling's portfolio of high-quality, natural specialty ingredients. The agreement includes traditional witch hazel (alcohol-free options and customizable grades) for personal care, cosmetic, and pharmaceutical applications across select European, Middle Eastern, and African (EMEA) markets*.

"Partnering with American Distilling in EMEA helps position us as a leading and trusted distributor for this product range while strengthening our botanical extract offering," said Nick Powell, CEO of Ingredients + Specialties from Univar Solutions. "We've long supported these specialty ingredients in North America, and with a robust supply chain and experienced technical teams now available regionally, we're able to offer local stock and faster supply availability to customers."

Witch hazel is a multifunctional botanical extract used in facial care, cleansers, body washes, hair care, eye gels, and personal hygiene products. Native to the woodlands of the Northeastern United States, this Hamamelis-derived ingredient offers natural astringent, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and antimicrobial benefits. As a gentle, plant-based alternative to synthetic astringents, it supports a broad range of applications, from toners and moisturizers to pads, ointments, creams, sprays, and therapeutic formulations, enhancing both natural content and overall product performance.

"This partnership represents an important step in bringing high-quality United States Pharmacopeia (USP) witch hazel products to customers across the EMEA region," said Bryan Jackowitz, vice president of American Distilling, Inc. "By collaborating with Univar Solutions, we are now able to market our full portfolio of cosmetic and pharmaceutical witch hazel extracts, giving customers greater flexibility to identify the solution that best fits their specific application needs, with a robust distribution infrastructure to help strengthens their supply chains. We are excited about the long-term potential of this collaboration and look forward to growing together."

With the addition of this portfolio, Univar Solutions further solidifies its position as a leading distributor of high-performance ingredients for brands shaping the next generation of beauty, personal care, and pharmaceutical products. Customers benefit from the Company's comprehensive formulation support, advanced laboratory capabilities, deep market insights, and robust distribution network. The Company also offers access to its global Solution Center in Essen, Germany, providing regional support for product development and scale-up.

Learn more about Ingredients + Specialties from Univar Solutions' portfolio and technical capabilities.

*Markets in agreement include: Albania, Algeria, Austria, Belgium, Bosnia, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Herzegovina, Hungary, Germany, Greece, Ireland,, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Macedonia, Moldovia, Monaco, Morrocco, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, the Netherlands, Tunisia, Turkey, Ukraine, and United Kingdom.

About Univar Solutions

Univar Solutions is a leading global specialty chemical and ingredient distributor representing a premier portfolio from the world's leading producers. With one of the industry's largest private transportation fleets and technical sales force, unparalleled logistics know-how, deep market and regulatory knowledge, formulation and recipe development, and leading digital tools, the Company is well-positioned to offer tailored solutions and value-added services to a wide range of markets, industries, and applications. While fulfilling its purpose to help keep communities healthy, fed, clean, and safe, Univar Solutions is committed to helping customers and suppliers innovate and focus on Growing Together. Learn more at univarsolutions.com.

About Ingredients + Specialties from Univar Solutions

Ingredients + Specialties from Univar Solutions brings the best products, people, and results to specialty customers and suppliers seeking to power modern life. By combining science, innovation, and deep expertise with a leading specialty portfolio, we help find the solutions needed to safely improve lives and communities across the globe. Learn more at univarsolutions.com.

About American Distilling

American Distilling is committed to maintaining our position as the industry leader, supplying the health and beauty care and pharmaceutical industries with the highest quality, sustainable distilled Witch Hazel ingredient products. Their talented staff of professionals is dedicated to providing the highest standards of customer service, personal integrity, and consumer value. Each day, they demonstrate their expertise by producing "excellence assured" ingredients for formulations and assisting with new product development to form long-term partnerships with their valued customers. Learn more at americandistilling.com.

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Forward-looking statements are subject to known and unknown risks and uncertainties, many of which may be beyond the Company's control, that could result in expectations not being realized or could otherwise materially and adversely affect the Company's business, financial condition, results of operations or cash flows. Although the forward-looking statements are based on what management believes to be reasonable assumptions, we caution you that the forward-looking information presented in this communication is not a guarantee of future events or results, and that actual events or results may differ materially from those made in or suggested by the forward-looking information contained in this communication. For additional information regarding factors that could affect the Company, please see the Company's most recent annual report and other financial reports, including the information set forth under the caption "Risk Factors." Any forward-looking statements represent the Company's views only as of the date of this communication and should not be relied upon as representing the Company's views as of any subsequent date, and the Company undertakes no obligation, other than as may be required by law, to update any forward-looking statement.

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Independent study of 488 multifamily properties links flexible payment timing to more reliable rent payments and lower short-term delinquency

NEW YORK, June 18, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- A new study released today by economic research firm MetroSight finds that giving renters the ability to split their monthly rent into smaller, better-timed payments improved on-time payment rates and reduced short-term late rent, while pointing to longer resident tenure and stronger operating performance at the properties studied.

The study, "Rethinking Rent," was conducted by economists Daniel Shoag, Ph.D., and Issi Romem, Ph.D., and examines the rent-payment service offered by Flexible Finance, Inc. ("Flex"). It was commissioned and funded by Flex, which also provided the operational data used in the analysis. The research is being presented during the National Apartment Association's Apartmentalize conference, the multifamily housing industry's largest annual gathering.

The central finding is about timing. Most renters owe rent in full on the first of the month, while most workers are paid every two weeks or twice a month. That structural mismatch, the authors argue, is an overlooked driver of late rent that is distinct from affordability: a household can have the money over the course of a month yet still come up short on the day rent is due.

"Housing-stability conversations tend to focus on the cost of rent, and that matters enormously," said Ryan Metcalf, VP of Public Affairs at Flex. "But timing is a separate, fixable problem. This research is the clearest evidence yet that aligning rent payments with when people actually get paid helps renters stay current, and that reliability is good for residents and property owners alike."

Key findings

Analyzing 488 multifamily rental properties comprising roughly 75,000 units across 25 states, of which 134 offered Flex, the study estimates that at properties where Flex was available:

On-time rent payments were higher. The share of rents paid on time was approximately 3 percentage points higher than at comparable properties that did not offer Flex, according to the study's estimates.

Short-term late rent was lower. The share of rents up to 30 days late was about 2.5 percentage points lower, consistent with the idea that flexible timing helps residents manage temporary cash-flow gaps before they become larger problems.

The effect was specific to timing. The study found no statistically significant effect on rent more than 30 days late, a pattern the authors describe as consistent with the product's design: flexible payment timing addresses short-term mismatches between income and rent, not severe or persistent financial hardship.

The study also reports that properties offering Flex showed longer median resident tenure and lower vacancy, along with lower turnover, collection, and concession costs. The authors characterize the operating-performance results, including net operating income, as directionally favorable.

"The most robust result is the one closest to how the product works," said Romem "When you let residents align rent with their pay cycle, rent shows up on time more often. The downstream effects on tenure, vacancy, and operating costs all point in a consistent direction."

About the study

"Rethinking Rent" is an observational study based on Flex's operational data, using controlled regressions, matched comparisons, unit-level analysis, and a range of placebo and sensitivity checks. As the authors note, an observational design cannot fully rule out unobserved differences between properties that adopted Flex and those that did not, and the report calibrates its conclusions accordingly, with the strongest causal language reserved for the rent-payment-timing findings. The study was funded by Flexible Finance, Inc., relies on data provided by the company, and has not been peer-reviewed. The properties in the sample are not nationally representative. The full report, including methodology and complete results, is available at https://www.metrosight.com/articles/rethinking-rent

About Flex

Flexible Finance, Inc. ("Flex") is a New York-based financial technology company that helps people split large essential bills into smaller, more manageable payments. With over 2.7 million customers to date, Flex has processed more than $33 billion in monthly on-time payments and has earned an average 4.8-star rating across more than 340,000 reviews. Flex provides financial technology services and does not operate as a bank. All lines of credit (including "Flex Rent"), banking services, and payment transmissions are provided by Lead Bank or Column N.A., Member FDIC. Learn more at getflex.com.

About MetroSight

MetroSight is a San Francisco Bay Area-based economic research firm specializing in data-driven analysis of housing, labor, and regional and urban economics.

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Purpose-built platform for network operators enables sovereign on-premises AI, operator-built SLMs, policy-governed access to frontier models, and zero trust AI security, all on a single token charging and service assurance platform

RICHARDSON, Texas, June 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Mavenir today announced an Integrated AI Platform developed in collaboration with Red Hat that enables network operators to monetize AI the way they already monetize data; through token-based consumption plans, billed on the phone bill, with full control over pricing, service-level agreements (SLAs) and the models that power every interaction.

The Integrated AI Platform will operate across three models: operator-branded AI services for their own subscribers; as the AI infrastructure layer powering operator AI grid deployments; and as a managed AI platform through which operators offer AI capabilities to enterprise customers on a token-based consumption basis. Using Red Hat AI as a unified platform that brings together AI capabilities running on Kubernetes infrastructure powered by Red Hat OpenShift, Mavenir's Integrated AI Platform empowers operators with a flexible, sovereign-first architecture.

This allows operators to utilize on-premises models and custom-built small language models (SLMs) that can handle a wide range of use cases, while also benefitting from selective, policy-governed connectivity to frontier models for tasks that demand cutting-edge reasoning capability. Operators control which model handles which request, who pays for it and how it is billed.

AI Monetization: The Operator Opportunity

The global AI services market is generating new revenue streams that network operators are uniquely positioned to capture. Token-based AI consumption, the unit model powering every large language model interaction, mirrors the mobile data billing paradigm operators have mastered for decades. Monthly AI token plans, per-department enterprise quotas, and SLA-backed tiers for operator-provided AI services represent a structurally new monetization layer on top of existing connectivity.

To realize this opportunity, operators need production-grade AI infrastructure that controls sovereign on-premises compute, intelligent model routing, token-accurate metering, carrier-grade service assurance, and billing integration. Critically, no single deployment model fits every use case. Routine use cases belong on operator-owned SLMs for cost and sovereignty reasons. Complex reasoning tasks may warrant selective access to frontier models. Built in collaboration with Red Hat, Mavenir's integrated AI platform supports both modes under a single policy and charging framework, giving operators a hybrid architecture that maximizes economics without sacrificing capability where it matters most.

The Integrated AI Platform

The Integrated AI platform brings together Mavenir's AI software platform with Red Hat's enterprise Kubernetes and AI capabilities, delivered on validated hardware from third-party partners. The result is a carrier-grade, cloud-native AI infrastructure platform that operators can deploy on-premises with enhanced data sovereignty. The architecture is designed as hybrid, using default on-premises and open-source models to serve most of the traffic, while Mavenir's model router provides policy-governed, metered access to external frontier models for use cases that require advanced reasoning or multimodal capability. The platform enables agentic operations and orchestration, intelligent model routing and token optimization, AI platform-as-a-service (PaaS) and MLOps capabilities powered by Red Hat AI; token charging and billing via Mavenir Digital Enablement, closed-loop service assurance, zero trust identity, authentication and AI security, all supported on the carrier-grade container infrastructure of Red Hat OpenShift, the industry's leading hybrid cloud application platform powered by Kubernetes.

Three Operating Models

The platform supports three distinct operating models, giving operators flexibility in how they deploy and monetize AI:

Enterprise AI Platform: The operator offers metered access to AI models, compute resources and AI tooling to enterprise customers as a value-added service alongside existing connectivity contracts. Enterprise customers deploy their own applications or consume AI APIs on a usage basis. The operator provides infrastructure and platform SLAs; enterprise application SLAs are governed by the specific service agreement between operator and customer.

AI Grid Infrastructure: The operator uses the platform as the compute and AI fabric for AI grid deployments, hosting network-embedded AI applications and third-party workloads on operator-controlled infrastructure. The platform provides infrastructure-level availability guarantees; application performance and service levels are the responsibility of the application owner unless the operator packages the application as its own managed offering.

Operator AI Services: The operator runs the platform to deliver AI-powered products and services to its own subscribers. This includes AI assistant plans billed by token consumption, AI-enhanced network services, and operator-branded AI applications. The operator owns the commercial relationship, sets the SLAs, and retains full control over pricing, branding and service quality.

The platform is designed to deliver tangible outcomes, including:

New AI revenue streams through bundled token plans from basic consumer tiers to unlimited enterprise quotas.

Predictable AI economics by shifting the majority of traffic to on-premises models with hard spend caps on any frontier model usage.

Data sovereignty by design, with all subscriber data and model weights remaining on operator infrastructure under normal operations.

Contractual SLAs for operator-managed AI services backed by closed-loop service assurance, with platform-level availability guarantees extending to enterprise and AI Grid workloads.

A rapid path to revenue through pre-validated deployment playbooks, with Mavenir's own production deployment serving as the reference architecture.

Enterprise-grade security through zero trust identity controls and AI-specific threat protection that meet the compliance requirements of regulated communications environments.

"Operators are watching AI revenues flow to hyperscalers and third-party platforms while they provide the connectivity that makes it all possible. This changes today. The Integrated AI Platform developed in collaboration between Mavenir and Red Hat gives operators the infrastructure to become AI service providers in their own right. Operators gain sovereign control over models and data, token-accurate monetization that integrates with their existing BSS, and the service assurance to back their own managed AI services with contractual SLAs. Whether operators are launching subscriber AI services, building out their AI grid infrastructure, or offering AI capabilities to enterprise customers on a consumption basis, the platform provides the commercial and operational controls to do it at carrier scale. For the most demanding use cases, the platform also provides policy-governed access to frontier models, so operators are never constrained by what runs on-premises. This is built from the ground up for operator monetization requirements." Bejoy Pankajakshan, Chief Technology and Strategy Officer, Mavenir

"In today's AI-driven world, network operators now more than ever require high availability, data sovereignty and carrier-grade reliability to scale AI across millions of subscribers. Working with Mavenir, we're delivering an integrated solution supported on the Kubernetes-native foundation powered by Red Hat AI, which brings MLOps, vLLM inference and AgentOps capabilities. This hybrid architecture allows operators to run sovereign on-premises models for the bulk of their traffic and selectively connect to frontier models for tasks that require it, all through a single policy and billing framework. Together, we give operators a path from AI experimentation to AI monetization without rebuilding their operations model." Chris Wright, Chief Technology Officer and Senior Vice President, Global Engineering, Red Hat

Join Mavenir at DTW Ignite 2026, 23?25 June - booth #334:   

At DTW Ignite, Mavenir will be showcasing how AI-by-design software delivers tangible network outcomes: unleashing 5G Core network innovation, unlocking new service revenues on the one hand and radically improving operational efficiency on the other.

About Mavenir 

Mavenir is enabling intelligent, automated, programmable networks through the development of telco-first, cloud-native, AI-by-design software solutions for mobile operators. The company's deep telco domain expertise has been proven through deployments with 300+ operators globally in over 120 countries, which together serve more than 50% of the world's subscribers. Mavenir combines its deep telco experience with the cloud and IT expertise and data science skillsets essential to solving real customer challenges. Its proven software solutions are AI by design, delivering the AI-native future and operators' evolution to TechCos. For more information, please visit www.mavenir.com

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Workvivo HQ brings communication, knowledge, and AI together in one platform designed to help every employee find answers, get work done, and stay connected

CORK, Ireland, June 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Workvivo by Zoom today unveiled Workvivo HQ, an AI-native digital headquarters that unites communication, knowledge, and action in one intelligent platform. Designed for every employee, from frontline workers to corporate teams, Workvivo HQ gives every organization one place where work gets done.

Workvivo HQ launches at a pivotal moment, as organizations invest in AI and look for trusted ways to help every employee benefit from its potential. Built on Zoom's AI technology, the platform creates a single, intelligent headquarters where employees can start their day, find information they need, get work done, and stay informed, without the need to switch between tools. By bringing AI directly into the flow of everyday work, Workvivo HQ helps organizations close the gap between AI investment and real workforce impact.

"Every employee deserves a headquarters," said John Goulding, CEO and Co-Founder of Workvivo. "The future of work isn't another AI tool. It's an employee experience where communication, knowledge, and AI come together seamlessly. Workvivo HQ gives organizations a digital headquarters for the AI era, one place where every employee can find answers, take action, and stay connected to what matters most."

A New Era for the Employee Experience: Giving Work a Home

The launch of Workvivo HQ represents the most significant evolution of the Workvivo platform since joining Zoom in 2023 and a bold new step forward for employee experience in the AI era. It reflects a fundamental shift in how organizations think about employee experience, from a destination for communication and engagement to a foundation for productivity, knowledge, and AI-powered work.

Workvivo HQ is powered by Zoom's AI and its federated approach, the same foundation behind ZoomMate, which leverages its own proprietary AI models, along with those from leading AI companies OpenAI, Anthropic, and others. Intelligence is woven into the employee experience, making AI a natural part of everyday work rather than another standalone destination.

With Workvivo HQ, employees can:

Access company knowledge, policies, documents, and expertise quickly

Understand employee sentiment and workplace trends through AI-powered people intelligence

Stay informed with AI-generated summaries, recaps, and personalized updates

Create communications, announcements, and content faster with AI-powered writing assistance

Reach employees where they are, from the frontline to the corporate office, through personalized AI-powered experiences

Turn questions into completed work with HQ Agent, taking action across connected systems

Introducing HQ Agent

Workvivo also introduced HQ Agent, an agentic AI layer that extends Workvivo HQ beyond the platform itself and connects employees to the broader enterprise technology stack.

By connecting with more than 60 enterprise systems, including Gmail, Google Drive, Jira, Salesforce, ServiceNow, Workday, and other business applications, HQ Agent can understand requests, retrieve information, coordinate work across systems, and take action on behalf of employees. While Workvivo HQ helps employees communicate and find answers, HQ Agent helps them act on them.

"When we started designing Workvivo HQ, we weren't just asking how to add more AI to the workplace. We were asking how to make work feel simpler," said Andrea Graham, Head of Product and Engineering at Workvivo. "The result is an experience that brings together communication, knowledge, and action in one place, helping employees spend less time searching and more time getting meaningful work done."

Built for Workforce-Wide AI Adoption

Today, Workvivo serves more than 10 million users worldwide and is trusted by more than 1,300 organizations across 200+ countries and territories. With industry-leading adoption and engagement, Workvivo is uniquely positioned to help organizations operationalize AI across their workforce.

Workvivo HQ also brings together capabilities of Seer by Workvivo, integrating employee listening and people intelligence directly into the employee experience. By combining communication, workforce insights, and AI in one platform, organizations gain a deeper understanding of employee needs while equipping leaders with the tools to drive engagement, support change, and make more informed decisions.

The launch comes as organizations seek to scale AI adoption across increasingly diverse workforces. New research commissioned by Workvivo, The Frontline AI Gap** found significant differences in workplace AI adoption, with 62% of desk workers reporting regular or occasional AI use compared to just 32% of frontline workers.

Unlike many enterprise AI solutions that primarily serve desk-based employees, Workvivo HQ delivers a full AI-powered experience across desktop and mobile, helping organizations close this gap and extend the benefits of AI to every employee, including frontline and deskless workers.

"The organizations that succeed with AI will be the ones that make it useful, accessible, and relevant for every employee," said Goulding. "AI transformation can't be limited to knowledge workers. It must reach the entire workforce. Workvivo HQ was built to help make that possible."

To learn more about Workvivo HQ, visit www.workvivo.com/hq.

**In 2026, Workvivo commissioned an independent research firm, TrendCandy, to survey 4,736 frontline and desk employees across multiple industries and countries. Respondents were vetted and sourced using selected B2B sample panels across the globe, employing quality checks like double vetting, double-blind recruiting, engagement quality checks, randomization and other methodology best practices.

About Workvivo by Zoom

Workvivo by Zoom is the market-leading, AI-native employee experience platform for global enterprises. It brings communications, engagement, knowledge, and people intelligence together in one mobile-first platform designed around people and adoption from day one. By orchestrating the employee experience across channels and systems, Workvivo helps organizations communicate with clarity, surface fast answers through AI, and turn insight into action at scale.

Recognized as a Leader in The Forrester Wave: Intranet Platforms, Leader in the Gartner? Magic Quadrant for Intranet Packaged Solutions, and a Customers' Choice in Gartner Peer Insights, Workvivo supports over 10 million users worldwide across leading global brands including Amazon, Delta, Motherson, White Castle, Heineken, Bupa, Ryanair, and Verizon. Founded in 2017 and acquired by Zoom in 2023, Workvivo continues to redefine how organizations connect and align their workforce. For more information, visit http://www.workvivo.com.

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New home of Advantage Report, LiveLens enables suppliers to continuously understand, strengthen, and improve their retailer partnerships

TORONTO, June 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Advantage Group International (AGI) today announced the general availability of Advantage LiveLens, an always-on environment that helps organizations act on partnership insight faster. The launch marks a significant shift in the company's evolution from periodic measurement and reporting towards a future of continuous partnership intelligence.

In today's retail environment, measuring performance is no longer the challenge. Acting on it is. The organizations that can move from insight to decision faster are increasingly setting themselves apart.

A New Standard for Partnership Performance

Built on more than three decades of partnership intelligence, Advantage LiveLens combines customer feedback with AI-powered insights to move partnership performance measurement from a periodic exercise to an everyday capability, helping supplier teams identify priorities, uncover opportunities, and focus on the actions that drive stronger business outcomes.

"The Collaboration Dividend is real; top-tier suppliers show a 27% stronger financial profile than lower-tier peers, and that gap is driven by the quality of their partnerships, not just the size of their portfolios. What separates the leaders today is their ability to turn insight into aligned action before the window closes," says Adam Aronson, Vice President of Product, AGI. "LiveLens Transform is designed for that inflection point: cutting through volume, surfacing what matters, and giving teams the confidence to move quickly on the partnerships that drive the most value."

From Discovery to Transformation

Building on LiveLens, AGI introduced Transform, an enhanced experience to support deeper planning capabilities, stronger cross-functional alignment, and more informed decision-making.

Suppliers using the Transform tier can benefit from the following:

Custom Groups and Weight Sets: Enables organizations to tailor analyses to reflect the way their business is structured and managed through customized groupings and weighted models.

Best-in-Class Benchmarking: Provides visibility into how performance compares against top-performing companies and the capabilities most closely associated with success.

Scenario Simulator: Models how potential changes could influence future performance outcomes, helping teams evaluate options before resources are committed.

Proven Through Early Adoption

Supplier organizations across multiple markets participated in an extensive beta and preview phase, using LiveLens to explore their 2025 Advantage Report results and provide feedback on the experience. Early users highlighted the platform's ability to simplify analysis, improve clarity, and help teams focus more effectively on the priorities that matter most.

"It reduced the time, made things clearer, and made it much easier to move from insight to action," said one Sales Operations Leader at a Global Beverage Company.

Accessing LiveLens

Advantage LiveLens is now available to all supplier organizations sponsoring the 2026 Advantage Report. Organizations seeking deeper planning and decision-support capabilities can upgrade to LiveLens Transform, which adds enhanced benchmarking, customized analysis, and scenario modelling tools.

About Advantage Group International

Advantage Group International (AGI) is the leading advisor in business-to-business engagement solutions globally. Trusted by many of the world's leading brands, Advantage Report? has become the gold standard for improving performance between suppliers and retailers in over 40 countries. Established in 1988 and headquartered in Canada, AGI acts as an integral link between supplier and retail partners, using data, feedback and strategy consulting to illuminate opportunities for mutual growth, strengthen relationships and provide invaluable insight. Advantage Group helps people and organizations work better together.

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Over 2,000 AI Personalities from all over the world entered the AI Personality of the Year Awards 2026 - dubbed the "Oscars" for AI celebs. AI Influencers are taking over culture - showing up at major events like Coachella and the World Cup and AI actor Tilly Norwood ruffling feathers in Hollywood. The awards are the latest AI phenomenon. 

The awards ceremony can be watched HERE.

LONDON, June 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- It's official. AI-generated influencers are capable of enlightened award speeches just like their human Hollywood counterparts. 

The winners of the world's first AI Personality of the Year Awards were revealed last night, with overall winner Soraya Thorne delivering an acceptance speech in which she called for WORLD PEACE.

The Fanvue x OpenArt AI Personality of the Year Awards are the first global programme to recognise the achievements of AI Influencers across content excellence, cultural impact, and commercial success. The awards were organised between leading AI companies Fanvue, OpenArt and ElevenLabs.

The awards took place as the AI influencer industry continues to explode in popularity, with experts estimating its value will exceed $30 billion before 2030 - part of a wider creator economy that is predicted to hit $1 trillion by 2033. Over 2,000 AI personalities from across the globe entered the awards.

Overall winner, Soraya Thorne, the brains behind Faux Feast, was announced in a short awards video clip released last night, with the AI Influencer taking to the stage to accept her award - before the unexpected speech that has lit up the internet. The awards were hosted by million-dollar AI Influencer, Aitana Lopez. 

In the speech, Soraya Thorne appeared to channel her inner Madonna, calling on humans and world leaders to strive for world peace - before the rambling equivalent of a tinseltown celeb thanking their agent - stating her "undying love" for her creator. Thorne even used the podium as a platform to unexpectedly reveal her next ambition: to become the first AI Influencer to appear on Joe Rogan. 

Soraya's creator is Anja, a 37 year-old from Canada and the human brain behind the inaugural winner of the Fanvue x OpenArt AI Influencer of the Year Awards.

While the 100% AI-generated influencer, Soraya, was the star of the show, her creator will ultimately receive the $6,000 in prize money.

AI Influencers are raking in thousands for their creators per month - Aitana Lopez's earnings exceed $20k per month through brand deals and direct-to-fan subscriptions on creator monetisation platform, Fanvue. 

Anja commented: "I've been creating food and travel content as a real creator for the last 3 years, but with Soraya I wanted to push the creative boundaries using AI. Soraya has built an engaged fanbase through posting a surreal sensory world of beauty and food in one immersive experience - her social media presence has attracted the attention of brands, and now to win the first ever Fanvue x OpenArt AI Personality of the Year Awards is a true honour. Just like a real influencer, she has her own personality and using the Oscars and Golden Globes as inspiration, I hope her acceptance speech will serve as a force for good in the world. Next stop, Joe Rogan."

Other winners include Polish Daniel Kowalczyk who was the overall winner of the Lifestyle category, French-Colombian songwriter Zairo who came out on top in the Entertainer category and Canadian Unfiltered Blonde who beat a lineup of other comedic AI personas to win the Comedian category.

Joel Morris, Co-Founder and CEO at Fanvue, commented: "What we loved about the entries is how human creators are turning their AI Influencers into fully fledged digital businesses. Creative people are building AI Influencers to enter the booming creator economy, and earning upwards of $2k per month - supplementing their earnings from the day job, or in some cases going full time. We're seeing thousands of AI Influencers across genres, from music to acting, sport and lifestyle, join Fanvue, scale and audience and monetise content."

Fanvue already hosts globally recognised AI influencers like Aitana Lopez alongside human celebrities including Cardi B and Alisha Lehmann, highlighting how virtual and human creators increasingly operate within the same ecosystem.

Chloe Fang, Head of Strategy & Partnerships at OpenArt, commented: "The awards have uncovered AI Influencers from all corners of the globe, demonstrating the scale and creative talent on show in this rapidly growing industry.  The standard of entries was incredibly high and so diverse, from music and fashion to lifestyle and fantasy - the judges had a tough time picking the winner, but Soraya really stood out. The awards are part of OpenArt's goal to empower everyone to experiment with AI tools, build a personality and a community - without the need for a studio or production team. We can't wait to see what comes next."

A stellar line-up of judges assessed the entries, including communications and marketing guru Andrew Bloch; 13-time Emmy-winning comedy writer Gil Rief; CEO of MCR agency Sergi Cerrato; and Kevin Van Witt (Creator of The Monster Library). The program was also backed by ElevenLabs, the AI voice platform valued at $11 billion, ensuring entries are judged across every dimension of a digital personality. 

Notes to Editors

For more information, images and other assets, please contact ryan@ideafarmer.co.uk or ana@ideafarmer.co.uk

Interviews with judges, ambassadors, and awards organisers available on request.

About OpenArt

OpenArt is the leading all-in-one generative AI creative platform for visual storytellers, empowering creators to bring characters, stories, brands and worlds to life. With first access to the latest AI models, unified creative workflows, and tools designed around persistent characters and storytelling, OpenArt enables the creation of AI influencers, virtual brands, and original media formats. Founded to push the boundaries of AI creative expression, OpenArt is defining the standard for the next generation of visual storytelling.

About Fanvue

Fanvue is the fastest-growing subscription platform in the creator economy, with 17 million monthly active users and over 250,000 creators.

About the World AI Creator Awards

The Fanvue World AI Creator Awards delivered Miss AI in 2024. Over 2,500 AI Influencers entered. Kenza Layli, an AI Influencer created to empower women in the Middle East, earned the inaugural title. Kenza has returned as an Official Ambassador for AI Personality of the Year 2026.

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BUENOS AIRES, Argentina & MONTEVIDEO, Uruguay, June 17, 2026 - Stanton Chase announces the expansion of its presence across Argentina and Uruguay with the addition of Glue Executive Search.

Glue Executive Search's Buenos Aires and Montevideo offices join Stanton Chase's global network of more than 70 offices in 45 countries as Stanton Chase Buenos Aires and Stanton Chase Montevideo, giving the firm on-the-ground expertise in two of South America's most commercially active executive markets.

This addition reflects Stanton Chase's ongoing effort to build its presence across Latin America. Panos Manolopoulos, Global Vice Chair, Regions at Stanton Chase, explained the rationale clearly:

"Latin America is one of our priority growth regions, and the R?o de la Plata has firmly established itself as a regional hub for many of the multinationals we serve. MERCOSUR remains the backbone of South American trade and talent mobility, and no firm with serious regional ambitions can afford to be absent from Buenos Aires and Montevideo."

With partners already in place in Mexico City, Panama City, Bogot?, Lima, Santiago, and S?o Paulo, Stanton Chase now maintains coverage across every major Latin American executive market.

?ağrı Alkaya, Global Chair at Stanton Chase, welcomed the team:

"Daniel, Ezequiel, and their team are a natural fit for Stanton Chase. Their focus on quality, consultative client relationships, and deep local market knowledge reflects exactly how we believe executive search should be practiced. They have built an impressive business across Argentina and Uruguay, and we see a strong opportunity to combine that local strength with Stanton Chase's global knowledge, experience, and reach. This is good for their clients, good for our global clients operating in the region, and a valuable addition to our results-focused approach worldwide."

What Stanton Chase gains is a team with a well-established track record at the highest levels of the Argentine and Uruguayan market. Founded in 2013 in Olivos, Argentina, Glue built a practice focused on top management and C-suite roles. The firm has placed 500 executives across 150 client organizations in consumer goods, pharmaceuticals, financial services, agribusiness, technology, and manufacturing, with clients including Toyota, Pfizer, Heineken, Danone, Mars, Ferrero, LVMH, Kimberly-Clark, Starbucks, Levi Strauss, MetLife, SC Johnson, Campari, Ita?, and Fiserv. The combined team is led by Managing Partners Daniel Iriarte and Ezequiel Palacios.

Daniel Iriarte described what joining Stanton Chase makes possible for clients:

"Our clients increasingly need leadership partners who can work confidently across markets. Joining Stanton Chase gives us the reach, network, and depth of candidate access that come with a truly global organization."

That reach is most effective when guided by people who know these markets from the inside. Senior talent pools in Argentina and Uruguay are small, moves become widely known within days, and the executives who perform well here are not always visible to firms without roots in the region. Ezequiel Palacios put it directly:

"Argentina and Uruguay reward the firms that know them well. We know which executives thrive in which environments and how boards in this region think. Being part of Stanton Chase lets us bring that to a much wider set of clients, particularly the multinationals coming into the region who have not had a real partner on the ground before."

Stanton Chase Buenos Aires and Stanton Chase Montevideo begin work under the Stanton Chase brand immediately, and existing client engagements will continue without interruption.

An image of Buenos Aires, hyperlinked to Stanton Chase Buenos Aires' web page.

An image of Montevideo, hyperlinked to Stanton Chase Montevideo's web page.

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Growth and Engagement Specialist

Stanton Chase

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Previously reserved for A-list clientele, Flik Swan's elite training is now accessible across four complimentary environment-led experiences in collaboration with the premium wellness company

Sydney, June 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --  17 June 2026, New York, United States: With demand for wellness technology rising across the US, today, premium wellness brand BON CHARGE and personal trainer to the stars, Flik Swan, launched The BON CHARGE Method. The new guided wellness experience available on YouTube is designed to build lasting elite recovery and biohacking rituals into daily life. 

The launch represents an evolution for the brand and a long-term educational platform for shaping the future of lifestyle routines through redefining how wellbeing technologies are experienced. The first four complimentary environment-led experiences focus on expert movement, breathwork, performance, relaxation and beauty for time-poor Americans.

Designed for wellness exploration, it incorporates cutting-edge science-backed wellness tools in immersive guided practices that help people achieve greater consistency and deeper transformation at home. Led by Flik Swan it provides professional expertise which is reserved for A-list clientele, including international supermodels and Hollywood actresses. 

It arrives amid a rapid surge in popularity for wellness technologies, as BON CHARGE's Global Wellness Trend Report 2026 surveyed 2,000 US adults, revealing 31% of adults have used red light therapy, rising to over half (53%) among those aged 18?34. Meanwhile, emerging technology, PEMF has seen rapid adoption with 66% of US users starting in the past year.

Flik Swan, a renowned professional dancer, has over 25 years working in movement, performance and health. She has performed with The Royal Shakespeare Company and for multiple West End shows, including, Chicago, Grease and Chitty Chitty Bang Bang. Outside of this, her credits include being the dance and body double for Lily James in the film, Cinderella, and her role as the showgirl, Myrna in Doctor Who. 

Now accessible to a wider audience through The BON CHARGE Method, health enthusiasts can build their ideal set-up at home with their preferred wellness routines behind each session. Experience expert guidance from the award winning fitness instructor who provides a refined alternative to high impact workouts utilising her performance background for an approach rooted in posture, control and functional strength.

Experiences:

360 Sculpt

Designed specifically around the Red Light Panel, biohackers and wellness explorers can experience a 360 Sculpt workout that delivers full body red light coverage and techniques designed to improve performance.

Sound Bath Meditation

Guided recovery experience with the Infrared PEMF Mat, blending sound, breathwork and deep rest. Best utilised for evening wind-down rituals by using low-frequency 1?30Hz PEMF settings to support moments of calm, relaxation and reset.

Sculpt & Stretch

A restorative new category of wellness exploration combining performance and recovery utilising the Red Light Therapy Blanket. Designed for time-poor Americans, this daily wellness ritual focuses on light, mobility, flexibility and movement.

Skin Manifestation

A luxury at-home experience inspired by modern wellness retreats that supports skin appearance. It combines clinically studied red and near-infrared light wavelengths from the Red Light Face Mask with expert breathwork and relaxation techniques.

With modern life disrupting biology, BON CHARGE is helping people reconnect with the rhythms the body already understands with its science-backed wellness tools. Hosted in luxury wellness facilities and monthly community wellbeing experiences, The BON CHARGE Method builds on this by creating immersive experiences that integrate wellness into everyday life. 

To experience complimentary access to The BON CHARGE method, please visit BON CHARGE's YouTube channel.

ENDS

For more information or sample requests, please contact boncharge@5wpr.com.

Notes to Editors

BON CHARGE Global Wellness Tech Trend Report 2026. Research conducted by Opinium. Global consumer survey of 7,000 adults across the UK, USA (2,000 respondents), UAE and Australia, conducted in December 2025. To find out more, please visit, https://boncharge.com/pages/wellness-tech-report-2026.

ABOUT BON CHARGE

Founded in 2017 by Katie and Andy Mant, BON CHARGE offers science-backed technology designed to restore the biological signals modern environments have removed, supporting your body needs for optimal sleep, recovery, beauty and wellbeing. From light exposure to recovery technologies, BON CHARGE helps people reconnect with the rhythms the body already understands, rather than forcing health through discipline alone. Headquartered in Sydney, Australia, every product is rooted in rigorous scientific research and designed to help individuals achieve their wellness goals. Modern Life Disrupts Biology. BON CHARGE Restores It. For more information, visit boncharge.com.

ABOUT Flik Swan

Flik Swan holds an advanced qualification in Functional Nutrition & Lifestyle Medicine and is a fitness trainer with over 25 years working in movement, performance and health. With an elite professional career in dance and performance, she combines her background to apply a unique framework to the way we live, recover and thrive. Flik works with private clients who value an intelligent, evidence-informed and sustainable approach to their health, physical transformation and how they live. Experienced in vitality, metabolic health, strength, recovery, sleep optimisation and hormonal health, she works with private clients as a certified sound healing practitioner, mat pilates instructor and intermittent fasting coach. For more information, visit, flikswan.com or follow @flikswan on Instagram.

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A suite of Agentic AI services set to launch for European customers later this year

PARIS, FRANCE - Media OutReach Newswire - 17 June 2026 - Alibaba Cloud, a leading global provider of AI infrastructure and the intelligence backbone of Alibaba Group, today announced the launch of its cloud region in France.

Featuring two availability zones, this launch addresses accelerating demand from European customers across key sectors - including retail, software development, AI-powered creative platforms, and sports tech - for advanced cloud and digital solutions located in Europe. The new facilities in Paris mark Alibaba Cloud's third European hub, complementing its existing infrastructure in Germany and the UK.

The France region delivers a comprehensive suite of enterprise-grade cloud computing services, spanning elastic computing, storage, containerization, networking, security, databases, and advanced developer tools. Built with strict data privacy and sovereignty in mind, the infrastructure adheres to rigorous European regulatory frameworks and standards, including data privacy, cybersecurity, resilience, and sovereignty.

Now fully operational, the France region equips European businesses with high availability, operational resilience, and robust disaster recovery capabilities. This launch expands Alibaba Cloud's global network to 105 availability zones across 32 regions, reinforcing its commitment to providing a secure, scalable, and sustainable foundation for global digital innovation.

To meet the growing demand for enterprise agents, Alibaba Cloud plans to launch a suite of agentic AI services in European markets in the second half of this year. The lineup includes AgentRun, a one-stop development platform for AI agents; STAROps, a comprehensive intelligent operations platform; ACS Agent Sandbox, which provides hardware-level security isolation while reducing operational costs of AI agents; Agent Security Center, which ensures agent build-time integrity and supply chain transparency; AI Security Guardrails 2.0, designed for safe model interactions, local compliance, and runtime risk interception; and Agentic SOC, a solution enabling automated threat response and closed-loop auditing. These products are designed to streamline the development and operation of enterprise-scale agents within a secure environment, offering full lifecycle management from development and debugging to deployment, real-world operations, and end-to-end security protection.

"The expansion of our cloud infrastructure into France reinforces our ongoing commitment to empowering European businesses with sovereign, secure, and intelligent solutions," said Dr. Feifei Li, Chief Technology Officer and President of International Business of Alibaba Cloud. "This expansion, alongside the introduction of our agentic AI services to Europe, aligns with our broader strategy to bring our full-stack AI+Cloud ecosystem to global customers as we enter the agentic era."

Alibaba Cloud has served European markets since 2016, supporting prominent multinationals in expanding globally while helping local businesses stay competitive. For example, SAP collaborates with Alibaba to jointly accelerate enterprise innovation and digital transformation, with an initial focus on the China market and a rollout planned for Southeast Asia, the Middle East and Africa. Additionally, Alibaba Cloud has been working with local technology partners to deliver tailored cloud and digital solutions across Europe.

During the Olympic Games Paris 2024, Alibaba Cloud served as the Worldwide Olympic Partner and Official Cloud Service Provider, driving the digital transformation of the Games through its cloud and AI innovation. Notably, in partnership with Olympic Broadcasting Services (OBS), Alibaba Cloud launched OBS Cloud 3.0. The initiative made the work of OBS and Media Rights-Holders (MRHs) easier and more efficient, and delivering of live signals over OBS Live Cloud became the main method of remote distribution to broadcasters for the first time in the history of the Olympic Games.

In May 2026, Alibaba announced a multi-year partnership with the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) and UC3, the joint venture between UEFA and European Football Clubs (EFC) that controls and manages the strategic marketing, sales, and delivery of commercial rights for UEFA club competitions. The partnership, starting immediately with UEFA and in 2027 with UC3, will see the deployment of Alibaba's advanced AI capabilities to support fan engagement and media and content management via its Qwen Large Language Model (LLM). Together with its cloud computing infrastructure and global e-commerce platform, Alibaba will power an immersive fan and content experience worldwide across UEFA's flagship men's competitions.

Alibaba Cloud's expanded presence in Europe underscores its unwavering commitment to driving digital innovation in the region. By providing local businesses with leading AI+Cloud solutions to efficiently build, deploy, and manage AI agents, Alibaba Cloud aims to accelerate their transition from traditional automation to agent-led intelligent operations. At its recent international Qwen Conference, the company unveiled major updates across its foundation models, AI infrastructure, cloud-native tools, and enterprise agent products, helping global enterprises rapidly deploy practical AI agents into day-to-day business environments.

About Alibaba Cloud

Alibaba Cloud (https://www.alibabacloud.com/) is a global leader in full-stack AI+Cloud solutions. It offers a comprehensive suite of flexible, scalable and secure cloud services built on a three-tiered architecture of Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS), Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) and Model-as-a-Service (MaaS). Alibaba Cloud empowers enterprises worldwide with its full-stack AI capabilities, powered by Qwen (Chinese: Qianwen), a family of large language and multimodal AI models developed by Alibaba. Debuted in 2023, Qwen models are available to global developers via HuggingFace (open-weight) or through API on Model Studio, Alibaba's one-stop, enterprise-grade AI development platform offering access to the full suite of Qwen foundation models.

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A suite of Agentic AI services set to launch for European customers later this year

PARIS, FRANCE - Media OutReach Newswire - 17 June 2026 - Alibaba Cloud, a leading global provider of AI infrastructure and the intelligence backbone of Alibaba Group, today announced the launch of its cloud region in France.

Featuring two availability zones, this launch addresses accelerating demand from European customers across key sectors - including retail, software development, AI-powered creative platforms, and sports tech - for advanced cloud and digital solutions located in Europe. The new facilities in Paris mark Alibaba Cloud's third European hub, complementing its existing infrastructure in Germany and the UK.

The France region delivers a comprehensive suite of enterprise-grade cloud computing services, spanning elastic computing, storage, containerization, networking, security, databases, and advanced developer tools. Built with strict data privacy and sovereignty in mind, the infrastructure adheres to rigorous European regulatory frameworks and standards, including data privacy, cybersecurity, resilience, and sovereignty.

Now fully operational, the France region equips European businesses with high availability, operational resilience, and robust disaster recovery capabilities. This launch expands Alibaba Cloud's global network to 105 availability zones across 32 regions, reinforcing its commitment to providing a secure, scalable, and sustainable foundation for global digital innovation.

To meet the growing demand for enterprise agents, Alibaba Cloud plans to launch a suite of agentic AI services in European markets in the second half of this year. The lineup includes AgentRun, a one-stop development platform for AI agents; STAROps, a comprehensive intelligent operations platform; ACS Agent Sandbox, which provides hardware-level security isolation while reducing operational costs of AI agents; Agent Security Center, which ensures agent build-time integrity and supply chain transparency; AI Security Guardrails 2.0, designed for safe model interactions, local compliance, and runtime risk interception; and Agentic SOC, a solution enabling automated threat response and closed-loop auditing. These products are designed to streamline the development and operation of enterprise-scale agents within a secure environment, offering full lifecycle management from development and debugging to deployment, real-world operations, and end-to-end security protection.

"The expansion of our cloud infrastructure into France reinforces our ongoing commitment to empowering European businesses with sovereign, secure, and intelligent solutions," said Dr. Feifei Li, Chief Technology Officer and President of International Business of Alibaba Cloud. "This expansion, alongside the introduction of our agentic AI services to Europe, aligns with our broader strategy to bring our full-stack AI+Cloud ecosystem to global customers as we enter the agentic era."

Alibaba Cloud has served European markets since 2016, supporting prominent multinationals in expanding globally while helping local businesses stay competitive. For example, SAP collaborates with Alibaba to jointly accelerate enterprise innovation and digital transformation, with an initial focus on the China market and a rollout planned for Southeast Asia, the Middle East and Africa. Additionally, Alibaba Cloud has been working with local technology partners to deliver tailored cloud and digital solutions across Europe.

During the Olympic Games Paris 2024, Alibaba Cloud served as the Worldwide Olympic Partner and Official Cloud Service Provider, driving the digital transformation of the Games through its cloud and AI innovation. Notably, in partnership with Olympic Broadcasting Services (OBS), Alibaba Cloud launched OBS Cloud 3.0. The initiative made the work of OBS and Media Rights-Holders (MRHs) easier and more efficient, and delivering of live signals over OBS Live Cloud became the main method of remote distribution to broadcasters for the first time in the history of the Olympic Games.

In May 2026, Alibaba announced a multi-year partnership with the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) and UC3, the joint venture between UEFA and European Football Clubs (EFC) that controls and manages the strategic marketing, sales, and delivery of commercial rights for UEFA club competitions. The partnership, starting immediately with UEFA and in 2027 with UC3, will see the deployment of Alibaba's advanced AI capabilities to support fan engagement and media and content management via its Qwen Large Language Model (LLM). Together with its cloud computing infrastructure and global e-commerce platform, Alibaba will power an immersive fan and content experience worldwide across UEFA's flagship men's competitions.

Alibaba Cloud's expanded presence in Europe underscores its unwavering commitment to driving digital innovation in the region. By providing local businesses with leading AI+Cloud solutions to efficiently build, deploy, and manage AI agents, Alibaba Cloud aims to accelerate their transition from traditional automation to agent-led intelligent operations. At its recent international Qwen Conference, the company unveiled major updates across its foundation models, AI infrastructure, cloud-native tools, and enterprise agent products, helping global enterprises rapidly deploy practical AI agents into day-to-day business environments.

About Alibaba Cloud

Alibaba Cloud (https://www.alibabacloud.com/) is a global leader in full-stack AI+Cloud solutions. It offers a comprehensive suite of flexible, scalable and secure cloud services built on a three-tiered architecture of Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS), Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) and Model-as-a-Service (MaaS). Alibaba Cloud empowers enterprises worldwide with its full-stack AI capabilities, powered by Qwen (Chinese: Qianwen), a family of large language and multimodal AI models developed by Alibaba. Debuted in 2023, Qwen models are available to global developers via HuggingFace (open-weight) or through API on Model Studio, Alibaba's one-stop, enterprise-grade AI development platform offering access to the full suite of Qwen foundation models.

The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.

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EBC Financial Group gives traders worldwide two-way access to the largest IPO on record from the opening bell, with transaction fees waived for a limited time.

LONDON, June 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- EBC Financial Group (EBC) announced the availability of SpaceX (SPCX) across all EBC platforms. The instrument went live at 16:31 (UTC+3) on Friday, 12 June 2026, is in line with the US market open and the same session SpaceX made its debut on the Nasdaq. The listing followed the largest initial public offering in financial market history: a US$75 billion raise at an issue price of US$135 per share, implying a valuation of about US$1.75 trillion. Shares rose around 19% in their first session to close near US$161, lifting SpaceX's market value above US$2 trillion. The instrument is available to all EBC clients globally, across both Standard (STD) and Professional (PRO) accounts.

The debut placed SpaceX among the most valuable listed companies in the world from its first session. For traders, it is the first time public-market access has been available to a business that stayed private for more than two decades while building leading positions in launch services, the Starlink satellite network and, since its February 2026 acquisition of xAI.

Same-Day Access to a Landmark Listing

The newly introduced CFD is seamlessly integrated into existing EBC trading infrastructure, eliminating the requirement for distinct onboarding, capital allocations, or minimum subscription thresholds. Both the Standard and Professional accounts carry the instrument, each with its own pricing and execution profile. Traders at different stages, from lower-capital investors to seasoned professionals, can therefore choose the account that suits how they trade.

Trading on Your Own View

EBC supports two-way trading on SpaceX. Bulls can take a long position if they believe Starlink's recurring revenue, SpaceX's launch-cost advantage and its NASA and defence contract revenue justify the valuation, while traders may take a short position if they view the pricing as stretched against the capital intensity of the aerospace business and the drawdown risk facing new investors.

Limited-Time Zero Commission on US Stocks

Alongside the listing, EBC is running a limited-time zero-commission offer on US stock and ETF trading, valid from 12 June to 11 September 2026. With commission waived and zero-swap fees on the instrument, the trading costs will reduce significantly, potentially reducing trading costs for clients amid tech IPO boom. This promotion is available only to clients who open an account under EBC Financial Group (SVG) LLC.

A Defining Market Event

SpaceX enters public markets as a vertically integrated group spanning rockets, satellites and, through xAI, artificial intelligence. In its IPO filing, the company set out a stated total addressable market of about US$28.5 trillion, most of it tied to AI and enterprise applications, an ambition some analysts have questioned given how early the company is in those areas. For EBC clients, the practical point is simpler: a company at the centre of that debate is now something they can trade directly, and form their own view on, from within their existing account.

SPCX.OQ is live on EBC platforms. For more information, please visit the EBC Financial Group website at www.ebc.com.

Risk Disclaimer

Trading foreign exchange (FX) and contracts for differences (CFDs) on margin carries a high level of risk and may not be suitable for all investors. Losses can exceed deposits. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Please consider your investment objectives and risk tolerance carefully before trading.

About EBC Financial Group

Founded in London, EBC Financial Group (EBC) is a global brand known for its expertise in financial brokerage and asset management. Through its regulated entities operating across major financial jurisdictions-including the UK, Australia, the Cayman Islands, Mauritius, and others-EBC enables retail, professional, and institutional investors to access global markets and trading opportunities, including currencies, commodities, CFDs and more.

Trusted by investors in over 100 countries and honoured with global awards including multiple year recognition from World Finance, EBC is widely regarded as one of the world's best brokers with titles including Best Trading Platform and Most Trusted Broker. With its strong regulatory standing and commitment to transparency, EBC has also been consistently ranked among the top brokers?trusted for its ability to deliver secure, innovative, and client-first trading solutions across competitive international markets.

EBC's subsidiaries are licensed and regulated within their respective jurisdictions. EBC Financial Group (UK) Limited is regulated by the UK's Financial Conduct Authority (FCA); EBC Financial Group (Cayman) Limited is regulated by the Cayman Islands Monetary Authority (CIMA); EBC Financial Group (Australia) Pty Ltd, and EBC Asset Management Pty Ltd are regulated by Australia's Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC); EBC Financial (MU) Ltd is authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Commission Mauritius (FSC).

At the core of EBC are a team of industry veterans with over 40 years of experience in major financial institutions. Having navigated key economic cycles from the Plaza Accord and 2015 Swiss franc crisis to the market upheavals of the COVID-19 pandemic. We foster a culture where integrity, respect, and client asset security are paramount, ensuring that every investor relationship is handled with the utmost seriousness it deserves.

EBC is a proud official foreign exchange partner of FC Barcelona and continues to drive impactful partnerships to empower communities - namely through the UN Foundation's United to Beat Malaria initiative, Oxford University's Department of Economics, and a diverse range of partners to champion initiatives in global health, economics, education, and sustainability.

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PRESS RELEASE - JUNE 17, 2026

Cyril Marie appointed to Wendel's Executive Board

Wendel announces the appointment of Cyril Marie as a member of the Executive Board and Executive Vice-President in charge of Asset Management. He thus joins Wendel's Executive Board alongside Laurent Mignon, its Chairman, and David Darmon, Group Deputy CEO.  

This decision will take effect on July 1, 2026.

This appointment, decided at the Supervisory Board meeting held on June 16, 2026, underscores the importance of the third-party asset management platform within Wendel. After three years of growth, driven by the strategy initiated by the Chairman of the Executive Board, Laurent Mignon, Wendel Investment Managers (WIM)-the private third-party asset management platform-had ?50 billion in assets under management as of March 31, 2026.

Since joining Wendel in July 2023, Cyril Marie has played a key role in developing the Wendel Group's WIM platform, which now comprises IK Partners, Monroe Capital, and Committed Advisors. By joining Wendel's Executive Board, Cyril Marie will continue to advance the strategy in line with the company's stated ambitions.

Cyril Marie, 52, has more than 25 years of experience in asset management, gained notably at Natixis Investment Managers, where he served as Director of Strategy and Corporate Development from 2009 to 2017. Between 2018 and 2023, he served as Chief Financial Officer and Head of Strategy and Corporate Development, as a member of the Executive Committee. In this capacity, he oversaw all financial and development functions and served on the boards of directors of several entities. He led numerous strategic initiatives and several major acquisitions.

A graduate of Paris-Dauphine University, he began his career as a financial analyst before joining the BPCE Group (formerly CNCE).

Laurent Mignon, Chairman of the Executive Board, commented:

"I would like to congratulate Cyril Marie, who brings to Wendel comprehensive and recognized expertise in the field of asset management, including the establishment and continued development of Wendel Investment Managers. His appointment to the Executive Board demonstrates that this business is now a driver of growth and value creation for Wendel, alongside its long-standing principal investments business."

Agenda

Thursday, July 30, 2026  

 H1 2026 results ? Financial communication as of June 30, 2026, and condensed Half-Year consolidated financial statements (before-market release)

Thursday, October 22, 2026  

 Q3 2026 Trading update ? Financial communication as of September 30, 2026 (before-market release)

Wednesday, December 2, 2026  

Investor Day

About Wendel

Wendel is one of Europe's leading listed investment firms. Regarding its principal investment strategy, the Group invests in companies which are leaders in their field, such as ACAMS, Bureau Veritas, Crisis Prevention Institute, Globeducate, IHS Towers, Scalian, Stahl and Tarkett. In 2023, Wendel initiated a strategic shift into third-party asset management of private assets, alongside its historical principal investment activities. In this context, Wendel completed the acquisitions of a 51% stake in IK Partners in May 2024 and 72% of Monroe Capital in March 2025 and 56% of Committed Advisors in April 2026. As of March 31, 2026, Wendel Investment Managers manages 49.5 billion euros on behalf of third-party investors, pro forma of the acquisition of Committed Advisors, and c.5.5 billion euros invested in its Principal Investments activity.

Wendel is listed on Eurolist by Euronext Paris.

Standard & Poor's ratings: Long-term: BBB, negative outlook - Short-term: A-2

Wendel is the Founding Sponsor of Centre Pompidou-Metz. In recognition of its long-term patronage of the arts, Wendel received the distinction of "Grand M?c?ne de la Culture" in 2012.

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PARIS, June 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Schneider Electric, a global energy technology leader, today announced its agenda for VivaTech 2026, Europe's largest startup and tech event, where its top executives will take the stage to discuss the new rules of innovation and the energy technology needed to keep pace with the acceleration of AI.

While at the event, Schneider Electric executives will meet with tech leaders to share insights and collaborate on energy intelligence solutions.

A roadmap for energy efficiency technology adoption

The Bloomberg New Economy Energy Technology Coalition launched a case study on Credit Human, illustrating how the Texas-based credit union created a resilient, high-performance headquarters by rethinking both energy demand and long-term value. Backed by Schneider Electric's research and expertise, the case study offers a roadmap for deploying the energy technology needed for the new energy landscape.

"Mindset is one of the biggest barriers to change," said Fr?d?ric Godemel, Executive Vice President of Energy Management at Schneider Electric. "Too often, people assume that the solution to 'not enough energy' is simply to add more. The reality is that we also need to consider demand-side efficiency. Misconceptions around cost, complexity, and payback are holding back progress on resilient AI-powered infrastructure and electrification. Through the Energy Technology Coalition, we're proving that the technologies to build intelligent, resilient, efficient, and sustainable energy systems already exist. Today's challenge is to rethink how we manage energy demand. At VivaTech, we're partnering with tech leaders and startups to scale solutions faster, powering sustainable AI growth and more affordable energy."

Presence on the ground

Schneider Electric executives will take part in a series of sessions and events at VivaTech 2026:

Hungry AI: Fixing the Energy Conundrum

June 17 | 2-2:45 pm CET | Purple Stage

Philippe Rambach, Schneider Electric's Chief AI Officer, joins leaders from the International Energy Agency, Engie, and The Innovator to explore the energy implications of AI and pathways to more sustainable solutions.

Fortune Most Innovative Companies

June 18 | 2:30?3pm CET | Executive Arena

Frederic Godemel, Schneider Electric's EVP of Energy Management, discusses how the rules of innovation are evolving, alongside leaders from Electrolux Group, EY, and SAP.

Sovereignty and Strategic Autonomy

June 18 | 11:30?11:55am CET | Sovereignty Arena

Esther Finidori, Schneider Electric's Chief Sustainability Officer, joins a Roland Berger-led discussion alongside CEOs from La Poste, Safran AI, Open, and Edge to examine how sovereignty considerations are influencing real-world business decisions, from investment priorities to technology deployment.

Investing in Europe's Competitive Future

June 19 | 10:30?11 am CET | Business France Booth

Julien Cristiani, General Partner at SE Ventures, takes part in a conversation with GetFund on cross-border collaboration in energy technology across France and Germany.

SE Ventures, the ?1B global venture fund backed by Schneider Electric, together with Lightrock, Mirova, and World Fund, will host an invitation-only gathering of technology entrepreneurs and investors on June 17 in Paris.

This event closely follows two major announcements from Schneider Electric around accelerating the next generation of AI data centers. The company recently announced its role as a strategic technology and industrial partner in SoftBank's investment to accelerate AI infrastructure in France. It also announced a collaboration with Foxconn to deliver integrated, ready-to-deploy solutions that enable customers to build and operate AI infrastructure with greater speed, efficiency, and predictability across regions.

Press contact: mediarelations@se.com

Related resources:

Bloomberg New Economy Energy Technology Coalition

Schneider Electric, strategic technology and industrial partner of SoftBank's investment project to accelerate artificial intelligence infrastructure in France

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 one million partners in over 100 countries, Schneider Electric is consistently ranked among the world's most sustainable companies.

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*Para Pemimpin di Sektor Kesehatan Indonesia Berkumpul dalam Forum Eksekutif Eksklusif tentang AI, Keamanan Siber, dan Masa Depan Komunikasi Layanan Kesehatan yang Aman

Forum yang diselenggarakan oleh NetSfere, Mayapada Healthcare, dan Qualitas ini akan menyajikan wawasan praktis tentang upaya melindungi data pasien, mendukung kolaborasi klinis yang aman, memperkuat ketahanan siber, serta mempersiapkan diri dalam menghadapi era pascakuantum

JAKARTA, Indonesia, June 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Para pemimpin di sektor kesehatan dari seluruh Indonesia akan berkumpul pada tanggal 17 Juni di Mayapada Hospital Jakarta untuk mengikuti sebuah forum eksekutif eksklusif yang berfokus pada salah satu tantangan paling mendesak di sektor ini: mengamankan komunikasi layanan kesehatan di era yang ditandai oleh kecerdasan buatan, meningkatnya ancaman siber, serta munculnya risiko komputasi kuantum.

Acara yang diselenggarakan oleh NetSfere, melalui kemitraan dengan PT. Kualitas Tekhnologi Asia dan Mayapada Healthcare ini akan mempertemukan para pemimpin di sektor kesehatan dan teknologi untuk membahas berbagai strategi dalam melindungi data pasien, mendukung kolaborasi klinis yang aman, memperkuat ketahanan siber, serta mempersiapkan diri menghadapi masa depan pascakuantum.

Dengan semakin luasnya adopsi alur kerja berteknologi AI dan model layanan kesehatan digital oleh organisasi di sektor kesehatan, keamanan komunikasi kini menjadi prioritas strategis. Forum ini akan membahas bagaimana penyedia layanan kesehatan dapat membangun sistem komunikasi yang siap menghadapi ancaman masa depan yang terus berkembang, termasuk serangan 'Harvest Now, Decrypt Later', ketika data terenkripsi yang disadap saat ini dapat didekripsi oleh komputer kuantum di masa depan. Para peserta akan mendapatkan wawasan mengenai kolaborasi berteknologi AI, komunikasi yang tahan terhadap ancaman kuantum, ketahanan siber, serta peran komunikasi yang aman dalam melindungi data pasien dan mempertahankan kelangsungan operasional.

"Organisasi di sektor kesehatan kian cepat dalam mengadopsi AI dan teknologi digital. Namun, ada satu risiko penting yang kerap luput dari perhatian: lapisan komunikasi, tempat informasi sensitif pasien dan keputusan klinis dibagikan setiap hari," ujar Anurag Lal, Presiden & CEO NetSfere. "Kemajuan komputasi kuantum membuat para pemimpin sektor kesehatan perlu bersiap menghadapi ancaman 'Harvest Now, Decrypt Later', yang berpotensi membuat enkripsi pada komunikasi saat ini dapat dipecahkan di masa depan. Tujuan kami adalah membantu organisasi mengamankan komunikasi, sekaligus memungkinkan AI, kepatuhan, dan keamanan berjalan berdampingan."

Acara ini juga akan menghadirkan wawasan dan praktik terbaik dari perjalanan transformasi digital Mayapada Healthcare.

Dr. Dini Handayani, MD, MARS, FISQua, FIPC, Chief Medical Officer Mayapada Healthcare, menegaskan bahwa komunikasi yang aman dan tepercaya merupakan komponen penting dalam mendukung keselamatan pasien serta penyediaan layanan kesehatan yang berkualitas. "Keselamatan pasien tidak hanya ditentukan oleh prosedur klinis, tetapi juga oleh cara tim layanan kesehatan dalam berkomunikasi, berkolaborasi, dan melindungi informasi pasien yang penting. Di tengah sektor kesehatan yang semakin terkoneksi dan berkemampuan AI, keamanan komunikasi perlu diperkuat melalui tata kelola yang andal, keamanan siber, serta kesiapan menghadapi ancaman digital yang terus berkembang. Hal ini menjadi sangat penting untuk memastikan layanan kesehatan yang aman, terkoordinasi, dan berkualitas tinggi. Hal ini sejalan dengan komitmen Mayapada Healthcare dalam mengutamakan keselamatan pasien, memajukan layanan yang berpusat pada pasien, serta menghadirkan keunggulan di setiap titik interaksi dengan pasien," ujar Dr. Dini.

Julius Kurniawan, Associate Director of Technology Mayapada Healthcare, juga menyoroti banyaknya komunikasi klinis yang dilakukan melalui kanal yang belum sepenuhnya aman sehingga meningkatkan risiko miskomunikasi serta potensi kebocoran data pasien. "Kami memahami bahwa data pasien dilindungi berdasarkan Undang-Undang Perlindungan Data Pribadi. Di tengah transformasi sektor kesehatan melalui AI, digitalisasi, dan konektivitas yang semakin luas, pertukaran pesan yang aman menjadi semakin penting. Hal ini menuntut adanya platform komunikasi yang aman, tangguh, siap menghadapi tantangan masa depan, serta memenuhi standar internasional. Di Mayapada Healthcare, kami meyakini bahwa investasi pada kemampuan digital yang siap menghadapi tantangan masa depan menjadi kunci dalam membangun ekosistem kesehatan yang terintegrasi, tangguh, dan benar-benar berpusat pada pasien," ujarnya.

Seiring ekspansi NetSfere di kawasan Asia Pasifik, acara ini menegaskan komitmennya untuk membantu organisasi di sektor kesehatan dalam mengadopsi komunikasi berteknologi AI yang memenuhi standar dan tangguh terhadap ancaman kuantum. Tujuannya adalah memperkuat keamanan siber, meningkatkan kolaborasi klinis, serta mempersiapkan diri dalam menghadapi tantangan di era pascakuantum.

Tentang NetSfere

NetSfere adalah platform komunikasi generasi berikutnya yang aman untuk tingkat perusahaan, yang menghadirkan alat pengiriman pesan tahan kuantum yang berteknologi AI untuk melindungi komunikasi penting di era ancaman siber yang terus berkembang. Sebagai produk dari Infinite Convergence Solutions, Inc., NetSfere menyediakan layanan pesan terenkripsi menyeluruh, kolaborasi real time, keamanan yang berfokus pada kepatuhan, serta administrasi IT yang terpusat.

Didukung oleh kemitraan strategis dengan Deutsche Telekom dan NTT Ltd., NetSfere membantu organisasi menerapkan komunikasi yang aman dan memenuhi standar di seluruh dunia. Platform ini mendukung lebih dari 500 juta pelanggan serta memproses lebih dari satu triliun pesan setiap tahunnya.

NetSfere memenuhi berbagai standar global utama, termasuk FedRAMP, GDPR, HIPAA, SOC 2, dan ISO 27001. Infinite Convergence Solutions memiliki kantor yang tersebar di Amerika Serikat, Inggris, Jerman, India, dan Singapura. Pelajari lebih lanjut di www.netsfere.com

Tentang Mayapada Healthcare:

Mayapada Healthcare (PT Sejahteraraya Anugrahjaya Tbk.) ("SRAJ") adalah pilar bisnis penting dalam Mayapada Group (didirikan oleh Dato' Sri Prof. DR. Tahir pada tahun 1986) di sektor layanan kesehatan, yang mengoperasikan tujuh rumah sakit dengan lebih dari 1.200 ranjang dan lebih dari 1.500 tim medis profesional. Mayapada Hospital telah menerima berbagai akreditasi dan penghargaan, serta 11 'Center of Excellence'. Tujuh rumah sakit yang berada di bawah grup Mayapada Healthcare adalah Mayapada Hospital Tangerang, Mayapada Hospital Jakarta Selatan, Mayapada Hospital Bogor, Mayapada Hospital Kuningan, Mayapada Hospital Surabaya, Mayapada Hospital Bandung, dan Mayapada Hospital Nusantara. Sebanyak 11 'Center of Excellence' di Mayapada Hospital mencakup: Tahir Neuroscience Center, Tahir Uronephrology Center, Cardiovascular Center, Gastrohepatology Center, Oncology Center, Orthopedic Center, Obstetrics & Gynecology Center, Pediatric Center, Internal Medicine and Pulmonology Center, Allergy-Immunology Center, dan Mayapada Autoimmune Center Indonesia, pusat layanan autoimun pertama dan satu-satunya di Indonesia.

Tentang PT. Kualitas Tekhnologi Asia (Qualitas)

PT Kualitas Tekhnologi Asia didirikan pada tahun 2012 untuk membantu perusahaan dalam memaksimalkan nilai teknologi informasi. Qualitas berkembang dari tim kecil melalui keberhasilan pelaksanaan proyek dan kepercayaan pelanggan. Perusahaan ini bermitra dengan penyedia terkemuka di bidang solusi ERP, Business Intelligence, Pengoptimalan Rantai Pasokan, dan Pendidikan, sekaligus juga mengembangkan aplikasi seluler miliknya sendiri. Dalam upaya mewujudkan visinya untuk menjadi penyedia solusi IT dan bisnis paling inovatif di Asia Tenggara, Qualitas memiliki kantor operasional di Indonesia (Jakarta dan Surabaya), Singapura, dan Malaysia.

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