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Casio to Release Analog G-SHOCK Watches Inheriting the Functional Beauty of the Original Digital Model

Featuring Multi-Mission Date with Multiple Functions

TOKYO, Oct. 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Casio Computer Co., Ltd. announced today the release of the latest additions to the family of G-SHOCK shock-resistant watches. The new GMC-2500 and GAC-2500 bring the functional beauty of the first-ever G-SHOCK to an analog design.

G-SHOCK made its debut in 1983 with the DW-5000C, created around the concept of a watch that would not break even if dropped. Since then, the brand has continued to evolve with the times while keeping shock-resistant construction at its core, earning an enthusiastic following around the world.

The new GMC-2500 and GAC-2500 translate the functional beauty of the original DW-5000C into a simple analog design. While carrying forward the iconic form of the original, the watches introduce a new exterior design with softer, more rounded contours.

The watches incorporate the new Multi-Mission Date feature, which uses a three-cell window at the 3 o’clock position to display the date, elapsed minutes for the stopwatch, setting information, and more, depending on the function in use. Setting the year, month, and day with Multi-Mission Date enables a fully automatic calendar in a fully analog watch, eliminating the need for manual date correction.

The small seconds hand at the 9 o’clock position can be stopped when not needed and restarted at any time. This sleep function helps reduce power consumption to extend battery life.

The case design features gentle curves throughout, creating a rich interplay of light and shadow that shifts with the angle of the light. The simple, sharply defined dial and indexes combine a refined look with excellent readability.

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Side Acquires Boutique Art Studio Roboto Entertainment in Creative Services Push

Founder Andrea Cordella appointed Global Head of Art as Side establishes new Chengdu studio

CHENGDU, China, Oct. 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Leading games services provider, Side, today acquired the boutique games art studio, Roboto Entertainment, strengthening its global art capabilities and presence in mainland China. Roboto Entertainment founder and industry veteran, Andrea Cordella, will lead Side’s global art division and act as studio head for the new Chengdu site. His team will work closely with Side Shanghai as well as Side’s wider network of art and co-development teams spread across the Americas, EMEA, and Asia.

“When half the titles at gamescom’s Opening Night Live this year were made in China, the world notices. China has long been one of the most important markets for our industry, and I’m fiercely proud of the fact that our team there is hungry for more work, so we’re going to grow.” said Deborah Kirkham, CEO at Side.

While the games industry has reported a slowdown globally in recent years, the Chinese market is expected to grow by 4% in 2026 and hit $59.8B by 2030. It boasts some of the highest player engagement rates, esports engagement, player hours, and player spend, making the region an attractive space for developers.

“This acquisition is a double-down on a winning regional strategy. With Andrea as our Global Head of Art and a new studio in Chengdu, we now have some of the industry’s best environment and world-building artistic talent,” continued Kirkham.

Cordella founded Roboto Entertainment in 2014, specialising in environment and world building art for games. The Chengdu-based team has worked on AAA and AA releases across console and mobile games.

Andrea Cordella said, “I knew from the moment I met Deborah and the team at Side that the company aligned with the values my team and I hold dear. We strive for excellence and hold creativity close to our hearts – games are the only art medium where the consumer plays an equal role to the creator, and we will continue to deliver that creativity to every brief, now collaborating with teams across the world and supporting developers on a range of projects. It goes without saying, but I can’t wait to get started.”

Side’s QA offering recently expanded through a partnership with leading AI QA platform, Modl.ai, announced at Gamescom earlier this year. Side, which provides Player Support, QA, Localisation, LQA, Datasets, Codev, Art and Audio, already offers its full suite of services to China-based developers.

The new studio, combined with new expertise in environment art through Andrea and his team, will allow the company to offer developers in China and beyond more than ever before.  

About Side: 

Side is a global video game development and services provider, offering technical and creative solutions to many of the largest developers and studios around the world. Founded in 2009, Side has grown from their Japanese roots to become a global force in the technology industry, with 15+ studios in over a dozen countries across the Americas, Europe, and Asia. Their industry-leading services include art production, game development, audio production, quality assurance, localisation, localisation QA, player support, community management, and datasets. For more information, visit www.side.inc    

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ESENTIA Announces Third Quarter 2026 Earnings Conference Call

MEXICO CITY, Oct. 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — ESENTIA Energy Development, S.A.B de C.V. (BMV: ESENTIA) (“ESENTIA” or the “Company”) will report its third quarter 2026 financial results after market close on Wednesday, October 28^th, 2026.

ESENTIA will host a conference call on Thursday, October 29^th, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. EDT (9:00 a.m. CDMX) to discuss the results and outlook. Investors can register to attend the live conference call at https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_pdLwZnyTS7GhZ2IRmfpVEA. Upon registration, participants will receive a confirmation email with instructions for joining the conference.

The financial report, earnings presentation and audio replay of the earnings conference call will be available following the event at https://esentiaenergy.com/en/informacion-financiera-en/.

About ESENTIA Energy Systems

ESENTIA Energy Systems is a leading company in Mexico’s energy sector, specializing in the transportation and commercialization of natural gas. With more than 20 years of experience, we develop infrastructure projects that drive growth and expand access to energy, contributing to Mexico’s well-being and sustainable development. We operate Mexico’s largest interconnected natural gas system, supplying reliable, low-cost natural gas from Waha, Texas, through the center of the country to major industrial regions. At ESENTIA Energy Systems, we operate under the highest safety standards and maintain a firm commitment to sustainability and respect for the communities where we operate.

Visit www.esentiaenergy.com for more information.

Contact:

Patricia Fid Martin

Head of Investor Relations & Capital Markets

Pfid@esentia-energy.com

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Advent opens office in Abu Dhabi, further extending its international reach

ABU DHABI, UAE, Oct. 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Advent, a leading global private equity investor, today announced it has opened a new office in ADGM, the international financial centre of Abu Dhabi, the Capital of the United Arab Emirates, extending the reach of the firm’s international platform into the Middle East.

The new presence builds on Advent’s long-standing relationships across the Middle East, giving Advent a local base from which to deepen its engagement with investors and support the firm’s existing portfolio companies and explore potential investment opportunities.

James Brocklebank, Managing Partner and Co-Chair of Advent’s Global Executive Committee, said, “Abu Dhabi is a natural addition to Advent’s global network, alongside our recent openings in Sydney and Tokyo. As a global business, having colleagues based locally enables us to be closer to the institutions and long-term partners that support our work. It also gives us a strong base from which to deepen our engagement over time.”

The office will be headed by Mehdi Iraqi, Managing Director, Limited Partner Services. Mehdi joined Advent in January 2026 and brings almost two decades of experience covering institutional investors across the region, including prior roles at AMG and Carlyle. Commenting on the office opening, he remarked, “The Middle East is home to some of Advent’s most valued long-term partners, and this office reflects our commitment to being close to them. Having spent much of my career working with institutional investors across the region, I’m looking forward to building on those relationships from Abu Dhabi.”

Arvind Ramamurthy, Chief Market Development Officer at ADGM, said, “Advent’s decision to establish an office in ADGM reflects the strength of Abu Dhabi’s proposition as a leading destination for global investment firms. ADGM’s dynamic ecosystem brings together international investors, financial institutions, professional services firms and a deep pool of talent within a robust, internationally recognised regulatory and legal framework. We welcome Advent to our community and look forward to supporting its growth and deeper engagement with partners and opportunities across the region.”

The Abu Dhabi office follows a series of recent openings: Advent launched its Sydney office in July 2024, extending the firm’s footprint into Australia and New Zealand, and its new Tokyo office in January 2026, growing its presence in Japan. Earlier this year, Advent also strengthened its long-standing presence in Hong Kong as the firm’s regional base for Asia Pacific investor engagement, building on more than three decades of investing in the region. Together, these moves underscore Advent’s commitment to operating in the world’s most dynamic markets. Advent now has 18 offices across 15 countries.

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The 12th Global Tourism Economy Forum • Macao 2026 Draws to a Successful Close

MACAO, Oct. 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The 12^th Global Tourism Economy Forum • Macao 2026 (“GTEF” or the “Forum”) concluded successfully. The event achieved fruitful outcomes, bringing together around 1,300 government officials, representatives from international organizations, business leaders, experts, scholars, and journalists from over 20 countries and regions. Live broadcasts of the Forum attracted over 8.6 million online views. During the Forum, distinguished keynote speakers shared valuable insights and experiences centered on key topics including resilient tourism economy, inbound tourism, cultural tourism integration, and sustainability. These discussions not only offered pragmatic solutions rooted in Chinese experience and Macao’s wisdom to help the global tourism industry navigate uncertainties, but also once again underscored Macao’s standing as the World Centre of Tourism and Leisure, alongside its unique charm as an international hub for MICE and cultural exchange.

The closing ceremony was held on the evening of 16 October. The main guests who attended the occasion included HO Hau Wah, Vice Chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference, Forum Chairman of Global Tourism Economy Forum; Shaikha AL NUWAIS, Secretary-General of UN Tourism; LUO Laijun, Vice Chairman of the All-China Federation of Industry and Commerce; Bateer, Executive Vice Governor of Hainan Provincial People’s Government (Featured Province); Miguel SANZ CASTEDO, Representative of the Minister of Industry and Tourism of Spain (Partner Country), Director General of Turespaña and President of the European Travel Commission; LONG Yongtu, Former Vice Minister of Ministry of Foreign Trade & Economic Cooperation of China, Former Secretary-General of Boao Forum for Asia; Pansy HO, Vice Chairman and Secretary-General of Global Tourism Economy Forum; and Maria Helena DE SENNA FERNANDES, Director of Macao Government Tourism Office (“MGTO”) of the Macao Special Administrative Region, Vice Chairman of Global Tourism Economy Forum.

In her closing remarks, Maria Helena DE SENNA FERNANDES, MGTO Director and Vice Chairman of GTEF, highlighted that bringing together decision-makers, drivers of development and industry leaders in the global tourism economy over the years, the Forum has facilitated sharing of experience and pragmatic cooperation across borders and sectors, developing into an international platform for building consensus and shaping industry trends. Macao not just leverages its unique advantages brought by “the support of the Motherland and its connectivity to the world”, but also shares its own experiences in attaining urban progress, joining hands with partners from worldwide to navigate new paths towards a more innovative and sustainable horizon for the tourism economy.

Pansy HO, Vice Chairman and Secretary-General of the Global Tourism Economy Forum, noted in her closing remarks: “One message today is clear: going green is not a burden, but a scalable opportunity that resonates with young travelers and keeps value within local communities.”

Looking ahead, she welcomed Hainan’s interest in hosting the next edition of the Forum and said: “Rather than just fixing existing damage, gathering in Hainan invites us to return to our original aspiration, our chuxin, and embrace Green and Blue Tourism. Can we make it a model for ‘trace-free, preservation-first tourism’—enhancing nature without destroying its soul, rather than disrupting it only to repair it later?”

In his remarks at the closing ceremony, Bateer, representative of Hainan Province as the Featured Province, and Executive Vice Governor of Hainan Provincial People’s Government, stated that Hainan looks forward to leveraging Macao’s role as a bridge connecting with the world to deepen cooperation with global partners in mutual visitations, concerted industry development and cultural tourism innovation among other areas. He added that Hainan sincerely hopes to work together with the Forum’s organizing units, the Macao SAR Government and friends from all sectors to implement the fruitful outcomes of the Forum, facilitate the hosting of GTEF in Hainan in 2027, and promote collaborative development between Hainan as an International Tourism and Consumption Center and Macao as a World Centre of Tourism and Leisure, driving economic growth and benefiting people around the world.

This edition of the Forum featured 28 main forum sessions, high-level dialogues and panel sessions, among other highlights. A total of 75 officiating guests, renowned speakers and moderators from near and afar were invited to share their experiences and insights into the resilience of the tourism economy, inbound tourism, integration of culture and tourism among other aspects, navigating the paths and opportunities for high-quality and sustainable tourism development from multiple angles. About 50 bilateral meetings were convened during the Forum, covering tourism, civil aviation, investment promotion, international cooperation and other fields. Business matching sessions were also conducted, engaging over 600 participants on site and effectively forging over 1,000 business-to-business matchings online and offline, which included over 90 successful matchings in Spain Business Matching sessions. The activities facilitated exchange and cooperation among industry delegates from around the world, promoted industry connections and expanded the breadth of opportunities for cooperation. Special interviews, project presentations and other activities were conducted as well to foster international exchange and broaden the scope of cooperation across sectors.

The Forum announced that Hainan Province will become the host province for the 13^th Global Tourism Economy Forum in 2027, with the Macao Government Tourism Office and the Department of Tourism, Culture, Radio, Television and Sports of Hainan Province signing a memorandum of understanding to further deepen Hainan-Macao cooperation in tourism and related fields. Aligning with the development strategies of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area and the Hainan Free Trade Port, both sides will strengthen resource sharing and industry matching to promote the high-quality, synergistic development of their tourism sectors.

The Forum program also featured curated cultural and inspection tours, allowing guests to gain immersive insights into Macao’s diversified “Tourism+” offerings. The itinerary included visiting the World Heritage site – “The Historic Centre of Macao” and attending the themed exhibition “Encounter Ancient China through Museum Cultural Creative Products” jointly presented by 22 cultural institutions nationwide; or touring the Islands Healthcare Complex – Macao Medical Center of Peking Union Medical College Hospital (“Macao Union Medical Center”), the “Hengqin Traditional Chinese Medicine Culture Experience Hall” at the Traditional Chinese Medicine Science and Technology Industrial Park of Co-operation between Guangdong and Macao, and the Zhuhai Chimelong International Ocean Resort, among others. These visits allowed participants to gain a deeper understanding of Macao and Hengqin’s ongoing efforts to advance industry collaboration and regional synergy across domains such as “Tourism + Culture” and “Tourism + Big Health”.

Building consensus in crisis and achieving breakthroughs through resilience, the 12th Global Tourism Economy Forum not only provided a clear roadmap for the global cultural and tourism industry to navigate change and transformation, but also embarked on a new journey of deepening cooperation, stretching from a “Macao platform” to Hainan-Macao synergy and on to global outreach. The Forum will continue to serve as a bridge connecting China and the world, and advance the steady progress of the global tourism economy along a path of openness, innovation, and inclusiveness.

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About Global Tourism Economy Forum 

Founded in 2012, the Global Tourism Economy Forum is a premier international platform dedicated to promoting the sustainable development of the global tourism economy. Serving as an essential bridge for exchange and cooperation between China and the international community, the Forum convenes leaders from governments, enterprises, academia, and international organizations worldwide to address opportunities and challenges in global tourism, establishing itself as one of the most influential annual events in the global tourism economy sector.   

For more details about the Forum, please visit https://gte-forum.com/en/ and follow official social media channels for the latest updates. 

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YiKEDA™ Makes Its Debut at SIAL Paris 2026, Bringing Premium Tomato Beverages to the Global Stage

PARIS, Oct. 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — From October 17–21, YiKEDA™, a premium Chinese fruit tomato brand, made its debut at SIAL Paris 2026, one of the world’s leading food industry exhibitions, showcasing its 100% NFC Tomato Juice and Tomato Water Flavored Beverage Series to an international market. YiKEDA™ presented its distinctive approach to tomato-based beverages on the global stage.

During the exhibition, YiKEDA™’s booth welcomed visitors from around the world, including professional buyers and industry representatives interested in its product portfolio.

YiKEDA™’s 100% NFC Tomato Juice stands out for its pure and simple formulation, made exclusively from tomatoes with no added water. It contains no added sucrose, fat, artificial colors, added flavors, sodium, or preservatives, delivering the authentic taste of tomatoes in their purest form. It is also the first product in China’s NFC tomato juice category to receive low-GI product certification.

Complementing this flagship product, YiKEDA™’s Tomato Water Flavored Beverage Series incorporates real NFC tomato juice, offering another way to enjoy the distinctive taste of tomatoes.

Founded in 2022, YiKEDA™ is a fresh tomato brand under Qingdao Triumph Haofeng Smart Agriculture Technology Co., Ltd. (“Triumph Haofeng”), largest operator and service provider specialising in smart glass greenhouse agriculture in China.

Supported by more than 267 hectares of smart glass greenhouse facilities developed and operated by Triumph Haofeng across China, YiKEDA™ benefits from a digitalised and standardised management system spanning the supply chain. The company states that its tomatoes are cultivated without artificial hormones and are managed with a focus on quality and safety, providing a foundation for the development of its tomato-based beverages.

According to Frost & Sullivan recognition cited by the company, YiKEDA™’s cherry tomatoes and 100% NFC Tomato Juice have each ranked No. 1 in nationwide sales in China for two consecutive years. YiKEDA™’s products are currently available in Hong Kong SAR and Macao SAR, and have been exported to several international markets, including the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, New Zealand, Australia, Singapore, Malaysia, Russia, Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia, and Laos.

Its debut at SIAL Paris 2026 marks another important milestone in the brand’s international development. Looking ahead, YiKEDA™ will continue to focus on the fresh tomato category, through continued international collaboration and market expansion, the brand aspires to bring the natural appeal of tomatoes to an increasingly diverse global audience.

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Genesis Momentum Powers Cellebrite’s Autumn Release: More Evidence, Deeper Insight, Broader Access for Investigations

Investigators report dramatic gains in what they uncover using Agentic AI vs. manual review; the Autumn 2026 Release brings expanded device and operating system access

TYSONS CORNER, Va. and PETAH TIKVA, Israel, Oct. 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Cellebrite (Nasdaq: CLBT), a global leader in AI-powered Digital Investigative and Intelligence solutions for the public and private sectors, today announced its Autumn 2026 Release, highlighting the Company’s latest product innovations. The release expands what teams can analyze and verify across an investigation and is led by Genesis, which investigators worldwide are describing as a “game changer.” The agentic AI-powered solution uncovers what manual review can miss and helps transform digital data across devices, sources and environments into defensible evidence, mission-ready intelligence and informed action. Cellebrite customers, across a range of investigations, shared the following about using Genesis:

• In a homicide case, Genesis surfaced a suspect’s confession after reviewing two years’ worth of recorded jail calls – something manual review had missed up until that point. Investigators at this Southeastern United States sheriff’s office say it allows them to find nearly 8X more relevant evidence artifacts.
• At a large western U.S. Sheriff’s agency, investigators found the incriminating evidence they needed buried within 400 hours of doorbell video footage – surfaced with just a single prompt – saving hours of investigative time.
• At a local police department in Europe, Genesis matched an ID card image to a selfie taken in a bedroom, giving inspectors new leads to accelerate the investigation.
• Genesis linked chats, social accounts, financial transactions and metadata that normally sit in separate apps and surfaced new leads the investigator didn’t know existed.
• In one of the largest district attorney’s offices in the United States, Genesis sifted through more than 6,000 recorded jail calls, finding the relevant artifact related to human trafficking. Investigators say Genesis ‘drowns out the noise,’ allowing them to filter and organize all the data.

Digital evidence is growing faster than the teams who review it, and manual review can inadvertently leave critical connections, relevant artifacts and victims undiscovered. Evidence sits across devices, files and systems, and every new device, operating system and evidence type changes the work. Nearly 60% of the time spent on a case goes to review and analysis, and more than 70% of respondents still review evidence manually, according to Cellebrite’s 2026 Industry Trends Survey. 

“Every hour spent searching for something is an hour not spent on acting,” said Cellebrite Chief Executive Officer Shiv Ramji. “Teams need a faster, more consistent path from input to a verified finding. Whether advancing an investigation, supporting a national security mission or identifying security risk, Genesis helps teams quickly turn digital information into understanding and action.”

The Autumn 2026 Release highlights include:

• Accelerating Understanding with AI
  • Enhancing Genesis’ Deep Investigator to find what manual review can miss; agentic skills build a team’s standard operating procedures and expertise into agents that work around the clock
  • Adding an on-premises Genesis version, expected in early 2027, allowing agencies to run it in their own environment
  • Turning Call Detail Records (CDR) data into investigative context faster with AI-based normalization and analysis in Pathfinder
  • Accelerating advanced mobile research and modeling with AI-assisted workflows and customer-selected LLMs in Corellium
• Expanding Access to the Information that Matters
  • Bringing next generation access to more devices and emerging evidence sources, with expanded Inseyets iOS and Android support
  • Enhancing field collection with DJI drone capabilities, with next-generation drone forensics support through CFID v4, planned for early 2027
  • Advancing research into mobile platform behavior across the latest iOS and Android environments with new Corellium Falcon Mirror Add-on – allowing researchers to import supported Inseyets extractions into Falcon, giving them a faster starting point
• Advancing Mission Outcomes
  • Moving evidence securely into operational workflows with Guardian third-party storage, enhanced security controls and enterprise governance
  • Turning analysis into clearer investigative context via enhanced Pathfinder media analysis, integrated knowledge management and reporting capabilities
  • Enabling faster insight for military teams through the new Cellebrite Tactical Extraction Kit (C-Tek) — a ruggedized, all-in-one mobile forensics field kit launched earlier this quarter for military teams to access and analyze devices at the point of capture

Visit the Autumn 2026 Release page here to learn more about each enhancement or join the virtual event, “Inside the Autumn Release,” on November 4, 2026. Cellebrite will have a team of experts at the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) Conference, Oct. 24–27: Booth #1511.

About Cellebrite

Cellebrite’s (Nasdaq: CLBT) mission is to protect communities, nations and businesses as a global leader in digital investigative and intelligence solutions. More than 7,000 global law enforcement agencies, defense and intelligence organizations and enterprises trust Cellebrite’s AI-powered software portfolio to make forensically sound digital data more accessible and actionable. Cellebrite technology allows customers to accelerate nearly 3 million legally sanctioned investigations annually, enhance sovereign security, elevate operational efficacy and efficiency, and enable advanced mobile research and application security. Available via cloud, on-premises and hybrid deployments, Cellebrite’s technology enables its customers around the globe to advance their missions, elevate public safety and safeguard data privacy. To learn more, visit us at www.cellebrite.com and https://investors.cellebrite.com and find us on social media @Cellebrite.

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Plaid CTO Will Robinson Talks the ‘Next Horizon’ from Money20/20: NYSE Content Update

NYSE issues a pre-market daily advisory direct from the trading floor.

NEW YORK, Oct. 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) provides a daily pre-market update directly from the NYSE Trading Floor. Access today’s NYSE Pre-market update for market insights before trading begins. 

Kristen Scholer delivers the pre-market update on October 21st

• Plaid CTO Will Robinson speaks to NYSE from Money20/20 USA
  • The next horizon is “making sense” of financial data, Robinson told Host J.D. Durkin.
  • Plaid is a private fintech, recently valued at $8 billion, with a business focus on connectivity, paired with intelligence.
• Pineapple Financial rebrands to Pentiv
  • The move combines its established mortgage platform with a new intelligence model.
  • Pentiv says this marks the next phase of its evolution.
• Acorns accesses Gen Z with Frich Deal
  • Financial wellness system Acorns announced on October 13 that it purchased Frich.
  • Frich called itself a financial education startup, reaching 1.6 million users.
  • Frich founders will join Acorns as Co-Leads of Education and Community.

Opening Bell

Simplify Asset Management, Inc. celebrates the Simplify Managed Futures ETF

Closing Bell

Credo AI rings in the era of trusted AI and celebrates its 5th Annual AI Trust Summit

For market insights, IPO activity, and today’s opening bell, download the NYSE TV App and check out the NYSE YouTube: TV.NYSE.com and YouTube.com/@NYSEofficial

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Supermicro Brings NVIDIA Aerial RAN Computer Solutions to the Network Edge with Nokia to Enable Low-latency AI Services

• Improve network economics with higher spectral efficiency using AI-RAN platform for 5G today, with software upgradeable path that protects infrastructure investment
• Unlock AI monetization by enabling low-latency, critical AI services, enterprise edge inferencing, and practical physical AI applications
• Deploy an integrated AI-RAN stack combining Supermicro infrastructure, NVIDIA accelerated computing, and Nokia RAN software

SAN JOSE, Calif., Oct. 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Super Micro Computer, Inc. (NASDAQ: SMCI), an AI, Enterprise, Storage, and 5G/Edge Total IT Solution Provider featuring Data Center Building Block Solutions® (DCBBS), is now working with Nokia to deploy Artificial Intelligence-Radio Access Networks (AI-RAN) from distributed cell sites to centralized network hubs. The solution combines Nokia’s RAN technology and network expertise with the NVIDIA Aerial RAN Computer platform, supported by Supermicro’s AI-optimized infrastructure. By bringing accelerated compute closer to the access network, it enables radio and AI workloads to run on shared infrastructure, supporting applications which require proximity and predictable service levels-including voice AI, vision AI, physical AI, and internal uses such as autonomous network operations.

“AI-RAN is redefining networks for AI, turning mobile infrastructure into a shared foundation for connectivity, AI for RAN, AI on RAN, and broader distributed AI services,” says Charles Liang, president and CEO, Supermicro. “Together with Nokia and NVIDIA, we are bringing accelerated computing to every layer of the network, enabling operators to maximize infrastructure efficiency, deploy new AI services, and prepare for AI-native 6G. Our DCBBS approach delivers the flexibility and performance to accelerate deployment and turn network infrastructure into a platform for innovation.” For more information on the latest AI-RAN solutions, click here.

Embedding accelerated compute into the RAN enables operators to run network and AI workloads on the same infrastructure, improving spectral efficiency, automating network operations, and optimizing energy use while creating new opportunities for edge AI services. Combining Supermicro systems with Nokia’s RAN technology and software, the NVIDIA Aerial RAN Computer platform provides modular, right-sized CPU and GPU configurations for deployment from cell sites to MSO and aggregation locations, with NVIDIA ConnectX technology providing high-speed, software-defined networking. Together, these capabilities give operators a flexible foundation for low-latency AI applications today and a software-driven evolution path towards 6G networks.

“AI-RAN represents an important step towards more intelligent and adaptable mobile networks,” said Emma Falck, President of Mobile Infrastructure at Nokia. “By combining Nokia’s leadership in radio networks with NVIDIA accelerated computing and Supermicro’s flexible infrastructure, we are giving operators a practical way to bring RAN and AI workloads together across their networks. This will help operators improve network performance and automation today while creating a foundation for new edge AI services and AI-native 6G.”

“AI-RAN brings together networking, accelerated computing, and intelligence to help operators make better use of their infrastructure while opening new opportunities for edge AI services,” said Soma Velayutham, VP of Telecoms, NVIDIA. “Nokia and Supermicro are helping operators deploy NVIDIA Aerial RAN Computer solutions across diverse network environments, from distributed cell sites to centralized RAN locations, with the flexibility to scale intelligence capabilities as demand grows.”

Supermicro’s modular, right-sized systems for NVIDIA ARC span distributed cell sites, aggregation locations, and core hubs, enabling operators to precisely deploy AI capacity where it is needed.

• Distributed cell sites: The ARC MGX 2U Short-depth platform brings inference closer to radios, users, and applications. NVIDIA MGX is a modular reference architecture for accelerated computing, helping system builders design future-compatible systems faster, reducing costs, accelerating time to market, and improving ROI. Supermicro’s dual-node ARC-Pro combines an NVIDIA Grace C1 CPU and NVIDIA RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell Server Edition GPU per node in a 429 mm chassis, delivering up to 1.6 PFLOPS of FP4 AI performance. For edge networking functions such as Service Management and Orchestration, the ARC-Compact delivers high efficiency compute performance in a 1U, short-depth form factor.
• Centralized MSO and aggregation sites: The ARC MGX 2U supports higher-throughput, coordinated inference. This system class comes with a choice between dual NVIDIA Vera CPUs or dual x86 processors and two NVIDIA RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell Server Edition GPUs. These systems support multi-cell workloads, including coordinated scheduling and beamforming, as well as voice, vision, and physical AI.
• Core network hubs: The ARC MGX 4U provides high-density, air-cooled inference with up to eight NVIDIA RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell Server Edition GPUs. Supermicro’s 4U AI servers deliver dual x86 CPUs and up to 6 TB of DDR5 memory to support large-scale inference and model update workloads. This configuration comes with the option for an NVIDIA ConnectX-8 switchboard, providing PCIe Gen 6 for even faster GPU-GPU interconnectivity.

Supermicro’s servers for NVIDIA ARC are generally available now. The ARC MGX 2U with dual Vera processor is on display on Supermicro’s booth at NVIDIA GTC Berlin, October 20–22, 2026, and will be available later this year. The 2U ARC-Pro is planned for customer testing later this year, with general availability in the first half of 2027.

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DE BEERS RETURNS TO FRIEZE MASTERS WITH VOYAGE THROUGH THE DIAMOND REALM, CHAPTER II: ON THE BIRTH OF A DIAMOND

An immersive experience exploring the origin of nature’s greatest works of art

MUMBAI, India and LONDON, Oct. 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ —

ON THE BIRTH OF A DIAMOND

An immersive experience exploring the origin of nature’s greatest works of art

Formed billions of years ago deep within the Earth’s mantle, natural diamonds are among nature’s most extraordinary creations. For thousands of years, they have fascinated people not only for their rarity, exceptional physical properties and beauty, but for the symbolism and meaning they have carried across cultures and generations.

Returning to Frieze Masters for a second year, De Beers will present the second chapter of Voyage Through the Diamond Realm, Chapter II: On The Birth of a Diamond new immersive installation that reconnects audiences with the -metaphysical- origins of natural diamonds.

Across three rooms, the installation explores different elements of natural diamond’s origin story: from the earliest formation of carbon in the stars, and the birth of diamonds deep within the earth, to the transformation of rough diamonds into treasured objects through creativity and craftsmanship. The story of their birth connects us to the origins of the cosmos, our planet and life itself, inviting audiences to see something of our own remarkable story of origin reflected in the journey of a natural diamond.

Visitors will encounter a monumental five-metre handcrafted tapestry created by Shifron Mercury Studio, woven from natural fibres from Botswana’s Okavango Delta to evoke the geological layers of the Earth. The tapestry incorporates ceramic ‘stellar fragments’ inspired by the forms of rough natural diamonds, and ostrich eggshell beads to connect the earthly formation of natural diamonds with their cosmic origins.

Within the space is a new commission of hand-crafted amulets by Botswana-based design collective Peter Mabeo Studio, created in collaboration with basket weavers, potters and wood carvers from across Botswana. Drawing on generations of craft traditions, the works celebrate the enduring relationship between people, place and natural materials. De Beers’ natural diamonds are set within these handcrafted amulets.

While developed through distinct practices, Shifron Mercury Studio and Peter Mabeo share a philosophy rooted in respect for natural materials, simplicity and the role of human hands. Across their work, materials retain their inherent character, with craftsmanship used to reveal their potential.

The experience then moves into an immersive cinematic space, where visitors watch how carbon formed within the earliest stars became diamonds deep beneath the Earth. Science and wonder come together to reveal one of nature’s greatest creative acts; the birth of a natural diamond, with soundscape narrated by Lucian Msamati and Kristin Winters, bringing together voices and original wark from artists including Mumsy Themba and Ecka Mordecai.

The journey concludes in a space designed for reflection. De Beers’ rough natural diamonds are illuminated by ultraviolet light, inviting visitors to encounter these creations before they are cut or polished. Some reveal a hidden blue fluorescence, a fascinating natural phenomenon often described as ‘the secret within the stone,’ which offers a rare glimpse into the remarkable geological journey held within each diamond.

In their earliest form, each natural diamond reveals its unique character before beginning another chapter in their journey passing into the hands of skilled craftspeople who will reveal their potential.

Voyage Through the Diamond Realm, Chapter II builds on the global success of Voyage Through the Diamond Realm’s first edition, which toured from London to Mumbai to New York exploring the myths, legends and stories inspired by natural diamonds. Following Frieze Masters, this next chapter will also tour internationally.

Lynn Serfaty, General Manager – Natural Diamonds, De Beers, says, “Voyage Through the Diamond Realm, Chapter Two explores the extraordinary origin story of natural diamonds through the twin concepts of creation and creativity. Working with talented artists, craftspeople, actors, musicians from Botswana, United Kingdom and France, we are delighted to return to Frieze Masters to bring the story of these natural works of art to life.”

Shifron Mercury Studio says, ‘For Voyage Through the Diamond Realm – Chapter Two, we wanted to create a scene that tells the story of origin. The tapestry brings together natural fibres from Botswana and ceramic fragments to connect the Earth’s interior with the cosmos, reflecting the colours of the Earth and pieces of the stars. It was important to us that we keep the materials in their simplest state, trying not to transform them too much, but to let them express their own character.’

Peter Mabeo and Beullah Serema, Mabeo Studio, say, “For this work, basket weavers, potters and wood carvers from across Botswana bring different crafts and materials together. Each amulet carries the particular skill of the person who made it, and each skilled person carries within them the capacity to relate with the natural world, simply, through the senses. The making remains visible – the hand, the technique and the relationship each maker has with the material. The amulets are an expression of convergence – different materials, skills and people coming together.”

The relationship goes further. Across cultures and geographical distances, craftspeople can arrive at similar ways of working with materials, even without contact with one another. The potter, the basket weaver, the tapestry weaver and the wood carver all work through an innate, sensory understanding of materials.”

About De Beers Group

Established in 1888, De Beers Group is the world’s leading diamond company with expertise in the exploration, mining, marketing and retailing of diamonds. Together with its joint venture partners, De Beers Group recovers diamonds in Botswana, Canada, Namibia and South Africa. Innovation sits at the heart of De Beers Group’s strategy as it develops a portfolio of offers that span the diamond value chain, including its jewellery houses, De Beers London and Forevermark, and other pioneering solutions such as diamond sourcing and traceability initiatives Tracr and GemFair. De Beers Group also provides leading services and technology to the diamond industry in the form of education and laboratory services and a wide range of diamond sorting, detection and classification technology services. De Beers Group is committed to ‘Building Forever,’ a holistic and integrated approach to sustainability that underpins our efforts to create meaningful impact for the people and places where our diamonds are discovered. Building Forever focuses on three key areas where, through collaborations and partnerships around the globe, we have an enhanced ability to drive positive impact; Livelihoods, Climate and Nature. De Beers Group is a member of the Anglo American plc group. For further information, visit www.debeersgroup.com.

About Frieze

Frieze is a leading global contemporary art organization, renowned for its art fairs, publications and digital presence. Founded in 1991 with the launch of frieze magazine, the brand has grown to encompass seven of the most significant art fairs worldwide in cities including Chicago, London, Los Angeles, New York and Seoul. These events attract leading artists, galleries and collectors, fostering innovative dialogues and practices within the art community. frieze magazine continues to set the benchmark for insightful art criticism and commentary, while frieze.com serves as a vital online resource. Committed to expanding the reach and understanding of contemporary art, Frieze also hosts year-round curated programs and associated initiatives, such as No.9 Cork Street, Frieze Connect and Frieze House Seoul that enrich the cultural landscape. With a dedicated team passionate about the arts, Frieze remains at the forefront of artistic exploration and cultural discourse, connecting diverse audiences with groundbreaking artists and their work.

Frieze Masters was founded in 2012 by Amanda Sharp and Matthew Slotover. Emanuela Tarizzo is the Director of Frieze Masters.  Frieze Masters offers a unique contemporary perspective on thousands of years of art history, from collectible objects to significant masterpieces from the ancient era and Old Masters to the late 20th century. The 2025 edition of the fair will showcase over 130 of the most significant galleries from around the world. For more information, visit frieze.com.

About Mabeo Studio

Mabeo Studio is a collective instigated in Botswana. Mentally, it is not geo politically constrained. Operating between the various fields of art, design, architecture, and associated means of communication; each field is applied in its own right yet, with a sense of nonspecific, broad curiosity, consideration and observation. Disciplines and classification are only used as a particular mode of implementation in and through time as actual life continues.

With art and design at times being viewed through topical issues and thought patterns of the day, ideas around aestheticism and fresh directions are all either as significant or as insignificant as the physical materials being manipulated and, as significant or insignificant as the psychology of all involved.

The studio interest is to engage in ways that subtly go beyond structured norms and to question the widespread preoccupation with visual sensuality and the unfounded appearance of originality and responsibility. Ongoing initiatives to attract attention are not a priority, other than to increase the probability of meeting collaborators who are conscientious and curious about simpler and more natural approaches.

Perceiving resonance and discord between international art or design influences from the past and present, within the valued natural environment, old cultures and clear attitudes surrounding the studio locale; a craft rooted approach, combined with basic industrial methods that can be contaminated with technology on the rare occasion is adopted.

A universal, free and accommodating approach that is premised on the ability to observe and to relate humanely is practiced. Looking beyond and through industry experience into a non-constrained sense, all materials, including the sustainable use of thought as actual material, are engaged with.

Often looking beyond design briefs, the studio looks for opportunities to express any project within broader and more accommodating contexts. Finding points of entry for essential elements that are typically overlooked, a craft application or the application of a craft-based attitude, informs an inclusive approach which creates the possibility of activity from which beauty can result.

About Shifron Mercury Studio

Shifron Mercury Studio is founded by artist-designers Goni Shifron and Gabrielle Laurin Mercury both graduates of ENSAD (École Nationale Supérieure des Arts Décoratifs, Paris). Together, they create tailored environments at the crossroads of sculpture, installation, scenography, and design. They explore craftsmanship across multiple scales, from intimate objects to immersive spatial experiences. Their collaboration was born from a shared passion for raw materials, artisanal techniques, and sustainable values. Hands-on work is at the heart of their practice – whether sculpting themselves or integrating the expertise of skilled artisans into the process. Goni draws inspiration from the purity and stillness of the desert, while Gabrielle is influenced by the richness and complexity of the forest.

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