1, Sep 2026
Hexaware Becomes Official Partner of Dublin Guardians Playing in the Inaugural European T20 Premier League Season
Sponsorship extends Hexaware’s association with franchise cricket to Europe
MUMBAI, India, Sept. 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Hexaware Technologies (NSE: HEXT), an AI-first digital and IT services company, today announced its sponsorship of Dublin Guardians as an Official Partner for the team in the inaugural season of the European T20 Premier League (ETPL).
The sponsorship comes as franchise cricket establishes a new foothold in Europe, where Hexaware has operations and continues to build local teams and capabilities across the region. The first ICC-sanctioned ETPL in mainland Europe opened on August 26 with six city-based teams from Ireland, Scotland, and the Netherlands. The league also gives European players more opportunities to compete at a professional level alongside established international cricketers.
Dublin Guardians represents the Irish capital in the competition. Rahul Dravid, former India captain and coach of the 2024 T20 World Cup-winning side, is among the franchise owners. The team is captained and mentored by Ravichandran Ashwin, India’s second-highest wicket-taker in Test cricket.
“The opportunity to support local talent is an important part of what appealed to us,” said Parameshwaran Iyer, Executive Vice President, Head – UK and Europe, Hexaware. “The ETPL can give more players across Europe the chance to compete at a higher level and help strengthen the game from the grassroots up. We’re pleased to support Dublin Guardians as part of that effort.”
“I’m delighted to welcome Hexaware as a partner of the Dublin Guardians for our inaugural season. It’s exciting to have organisations like Hexaware that share our belief in teamwork, ambition, and excellence alongside us as we begin this journey,” said Rahul Dravid, Chairman, Dublin Guardians.
“Hexaware is a strong addition to the Dublin Guardians journey. Its focus on building local capability in the markets where it operates connects well with what we’re trying to do here,” said Ajit Ravindran, CEO, Dublin Guardians. “For us, that means creating more opportunities for local players to develop and compete at a higher level.”
The sponsorship follows Hexaware’s association with the San Francisco Unicorns in Major League Cricket in the United States, which marked the company’s first association with franchise cricket.
The ETPL is being organized with Cricket Ireland, Cricket Scotland, and the Royal Dutch Cricket Association. The first season runs until September 20, 2026. The tournament began in the Netherlands and moves to Malahide in Dublin on September 9.
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About Hexaware
Hexaware is a global technology and business process services company. Every day, Hexawarians wake up with a singular purpose: to create smiles through great people and technology. With offices across the world, we empower enterprises worldwide to realize digital transformation at scale and speed by partnering with them to build, transform, run, and optimize their technology and business processes. Learn more about Hexaware at https://hexaware.com.
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1, Sep 2026
THE SOFTEST EXPRESSION OF HUBLOT’S MATERIAL MASTERY
GENEVA, Sept. 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Some watches are made to be seen. Others are made to be experienced. With the new Big Bang Original Soft Touch, Hublot introduces an entirely new sensory feel. For the first time, the Manufacture transforms its iconic Big Bang Original through an exclusive textured rubber compound applied across the case, bezel, dial and strap, creating a unique tactile finish. The Big Bang Original is the purest expression of Hublot’s icon, faithful to the unmistakable design of 2005, re-engineered with twenty years of innovation. Today, it becomes the stage for a new material breakthrough. The result is a surface with a remarkably soft touch. Not a coating and not a surface treatment, it is a new way of building a watch.
HUBLOT ADDS A NEW SENSATION TO THE ICONIC BIG BANG ORIGINAL
For the first time, Hublot creates a watch designed not only to be seen, but to be felt. Available in All Black and All Red, the two new models reinterpret two of Hublot’s most iconic color signatures through an entirely new tactile language. The exclusive rubber compound is developed through a dedicated overmoulding process, using specially engineered tooling that integrates the texture directly into the material during production. Unlike coating or surface treatment, the texture becomes an intrinsic part of the construction itself. Its unique microscopic surface structure is composed of thousands of fine micro-elements, creating an exceptional softness to the touch while preserving the durability and resistance expected from Hublot’s signature rubber.
The Big Bang Original Soft Touch All Black continues the legacy of one of Hublot’s most powerful design statements. Introduced in 2006, this monochromatic concept transformed black into a radical expression where absence of color became a new way to reveal form, architecture and identity. More than a color, All Black became a signature of Hublot’s Art of Fusion: the encounter between aesthetics, materials and innovation. Twenty years later, Hublot reinterprets this concept through a new sensory experience. The color remains untouched, but the perception changes. For the first time, All Black is not only seen, but also felt. The deep black titanium case, black DLC-coated pushers and soft touch rubber construction create a monochromatic composition.
The Big Bang Original Soft Touch All Red pays tribute to another major breakthrough in Hublot’s mastery of materials: the creation of the world’s first vividly colored high-tech ceramic. Introduced in 2018, Hublot’s Red Ceramic redefined what ceramic could become in watchmaking, proving that extreme technical performance and vivid color could coexist. Today, this iconic red enters a new dimension through a completely new tactile expression. Inspired by the intensity and richness of Hublot’s red universe, the All Red transforms color into sensation, combining visual impact with an unprecedented softness with titanium molded by the soft touch of this unique rubber.
A NEW EXPRESSION OF THE BIG BANG ORIGINAL
The Big Bang Original Soft Touch is powered by Hublot’s fully in-house chronograph caliber Unico, an engineering statement of 100% manufacture expertise built around five patented innovations. The Unico movement integrates a column wheel, a dual-clutch architecture, a layered construction, an optimized gear train and a skeletonized tungsten rotor open-worked in the shape of an H. It delivers a 72-hour power reserve. Housed in a 43 mm case, the Big Bang Original Soft Touch combines the unmistakable architecture of the original Big Bang with contemporary refinements. The titanium case is partially enveloped in the exclusive textured rubber compound, while the dial adopts the same material signature and features a carbon-pattern, raised counters and tone-on-tone rehauts. Together, these elements create a layered three-dimensional effect that brings depth, contrast and a unique visual identity to the watch. The watch features refined finishes with beveled edges, curved and smoother lugs, a rubber-clad crown and rectangular pushers with Hublot’s signature rubber inserts. The strap integrates Hublot’s One Click system, allowing seamless interchangeability while maintaining perfect integration with the case.
MATERIAL INNOVATION, FELT DIFFERENTLY
From colored ceramics to sapphire, Magic Gold and countless other material breakthroughs, Hublot has continuously expanded the possibilities of watchmaking through its Art of Fusion. With the Big Bang Original Soft Touch, Hublot introduces another first: a material innovation defined not only by its appearance, but by its sensation. Conceived, developed and assembled at the Hublot Manufacture in Nyon, the Big Bang Original Soft Touch reflects the expertise, creativity and engineering excellence behind every Hublot timepiece. This confidence is reflected in Hublot’s 5+5 warranty program, one of the most extensive in the industry, leading coverage to up to ten years. It stands as a tangible expression of the brand’s trust in its products and in the teams who design, develop and assemble them.
The experience continues beyond the watch itself, with a presentation case featuring a matching textured Hublot logo, echoing the distinctive tactile identity of the soft touch rubber of the watch.
The new Big Bang Original Soft Touch collection is available at selected Hublot points of sale and online at hublot.com.
HUBLOT
In 1980 and for the first time, a watch dared to put a gold case on a rubber strap, turning the luxury watch world upside down in the process. Named for the porthole-shaped bezel with its exposed screws, Hublot was born and with it, the Art of Fusion.
In 2005 the brand took this exercise in creative thinking to a new level with the Big Bang and its iconic design, size and layered construction case. That same year, Hublot received the Best Design award at the Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève. Since then, spurred by this revolutionary mindset, the Big Bang has never stopped reinventing itself. The twenty-first century has its first watch Icon.
The concept of fusion is omnipresent, the guiding principle for every collection. Big Bang timepieces reshape the geometries of time; Classic Fusion balances boldness and restraint, while the Exceptional Timepieces overwrite expectations to create unprecedented horological objects. With its disruptive approach of challenging convention, Hublot’s DNA is transcribed in the Unico, Meca-10 and tourbillon in-house calibers, to add another tier of meaning to the Art of Fusion.
Since 2026, Hublot’s commitment to technical excellence has been backed by an evolved warranty structure for eligible timepieces purchased from January 1, 2026 onwards, featuring a 5-year basic warranty and the possibility of an additional 5-year extension for eligible timepieces through the Hublotista program, provided the basic warranty is still active at the time of registration. This would extend the coverage up to ten years.
Alchemy is ingrained into Hublot and not just at La Manufacture. Magic can take place on a football pitch, producing partnerships with major events (UEFA Champions League and UEFA EUROTM). Sometimes it happens at a concert, a basketball match, an artistic performance or at a unique gastronomic experience with Hublot’s family of starred Chefs. And so, the Hublot Vibes come to life, through shared moments of exaltation amongst the Hublotistas, its very own community of proud Hublot owners. The Art of Fusion goes beyond the tangible. It is a way of being, the Hublot way of life.
THE UNIQUENESS OF THE HUBLOT UNICO IN-HOUSE CALIBER
Born in 2010, the Unico was the first caliber entirely designed, developed and manufactured in-house by Hublot, marking a new era of independence, innovation and identity for the brand. Over the years, it has evolved into a bold and unmistakable signature of Hublot watchmaking, known for its robust and revolutionary chronograph design.
With standout features like a front-facing column wheel, silicon escapement, the Unico caliber is a mechanical force that’s as visually striking as it is technically advanced. It’s not just what powers the watch, it’s what defines it.
Key features include an integrated flyback chronograph precise to 1/8th of a second for instant reset and restart, an accuracy of -2/+4 seconds per day, a 72-hour power reserve. The caliber also holds five patented innovations, covering: a backlash-compensating oscillating clutch, an anti-shaking chronograph hand system, a “zero friction” ratchet wheel blocker, a watch rate fine-adjustment system and highly shock-resistant time-setting. all rigorously tested through Hublot’s Chronofiable® protocol to ensure optimal performance, reliability, and precision.
FROM THE BIG BANG TO THE BIG BANG ORIGINAL SOFT TOUCH
2005: The Big Bang is born, redefining contemporary watch design through the Art of Fusion.
2006: All Black becomes a manifesto, transforming monochrome into an icon.
2018: Hublot introduces the world’s first vividly colored high-tech ceramic with Red Ceramic.
2026: The Big Bang Original returns to the unmistakable design of 2005, re-engineered with twenty years of innovation.
2026: The Big Bang Original Soft Touch gives the icon an entirely new tactile dimension.
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1, Sep 2026
Gemtek and Dixon Advance Strategic Collaboration to Expand Optical Connectivity Business in India
Combining photonic integration expertise with localized manufacturing to address growing demand for high-speed optical connectivity across Broadband, Telecom and AI Infrastructure
TAIPEI, Sept. 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Gemtek Technology Co., Ltd. (“Gemtek”) and Dixon Technologies (India) Limited (“Dixon”) are advancing their strategic collaboration through their joint venture in India, expanding manufacturing and market opportunities for Optical Transceivers, BOSA (Bidirectional Optical Sub-Assembly) and other high-speed optical connectivity solutions.
The collaboration combines Gemtek’s expertise in optical communications, photonic integration and product development with Dixon’s manufacturing scale, supply-chain capabilities and market presence in India, creating a scalable platform to serve Broadband, Telecom, Cloud, Data Center and AI Infrastructure markets in India and globally.
Expanding Next-Generation Optical Connectivity
Gemtek is expanding its optical connectivity portfolio with solutions spanning 1G to 1.6T, including Optical Transceivers, SFPs, BOSA and high-speed optical connectivity solutions.
Leveraging EIC-PIC photonic integration and advanced manufacturing capabilities, Gemtek is advancing its roadmap toward 800G, 1.6T and next-generation photonic integration technologies to address growing demand for high-bandwidth and high-performance connectivity driven by AI, cloud and data center infrastructure.
Strengthening Local Manufacturing and Supply-Chain Resilience in India
The collaboration supports India’s growing focus on local manufacturing of Optical Transceivers, BOSA and other high-speed optical solutions. By combining Gemtek’s technology and product development expertise with Dixon’s local manufacturing and supply-chain capabilities, the partnership enables scalable production in India while complementing Gemtek’s global manufacturing footprint, strengthening geographic diversification and overall supply-chain resilience.
Gemtek to Showcase Optical Connectivity at IMC 2026
Gemtek will participate in India Mobile Congress (IMC) 2026, taking place October 7–10, 2026, at Yashobhoomi, New Delhi, India, Hall 2, Booth B1.
Gemtek will showcase its 1G-to-1.6T Optical Connectivity portfolio and solutions for Broadband, Telecom and AI Data Center applications, including Optical Transceivers, BOSA and next-generation high-speed optical connectivity technologies.
About Gemtek
Gemtek Technology is a global provider of networking and communications solutions across Broadband, Wi-Fi, Fiber, 5G, Optical Connectivity and AI-enabled Networking. Combining photonic integration, product innovation and advanced manufacturing capabilities, Gemtek continues to expand its high-speed optical connectivity technologies and solutions.
About Dixon
Dixon Technologies (India) Limited is a leading Indian design-focused and manufacturing company serving consumer electronics, telecommunications, IT hardware and other technology sectors, with extensive capabilities in product design, engineering, large-scale manufacturing and supply-chain management.
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1, Sep 2026
New Report Reveals How Airports Can Successfully Scale Electrified GSE Fleets in 2027
The report from electrification partner Enatel draws on industry expertise, data and research to outline how airports can successfully transition to electric ground support equipment in 2027.
CHRISTCHURCH, New Zealand, Sept. 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Airports across the world are adopting electric ground support equipment (eGSE), and a new report reveals unique barriers depending on operation size. Enatel, a global leader in electrification solutions, today launches The Global State of Airside Electrification: From Commitment to Operational Reality, backed by industry data, case studies and interviews.
The report finds that electrification is accelerating globally, but airports face different execution challenges depending on scale. From power availability constraints at major hubs to knowledge and planning gaps at regional operations, both need actionable guidance to move from commitment to execution and meet sustainability goals.
The insights come at a pivotal time. A recent survey by Ground Support Worldwide found that nearly 65% of airports intend to invest in eGSE fleets over the next five years to meet sustainability targets, improve operational efficiency and comply with new regulations. However, over 70% of respondents indicated their current charging infrastructure is lacking.
“The question for most airports is no longer whether to electrify, it’s how to plan and grow new electric GSE fleets effectively,” said Mike Clifford, General Manager of Enatel. “This report explores how GSE operators should prioritize infrastructure strategies and long-term implementation planning.”
Key Insights from the GSE Report
From large international airports to smaller regional hubs, airside ground support equipment electrification is gaining momentum globally. The report finds that some of the biggest opportunities and challenges for the industry include:
- New methods to respond to power limitations, including battery energy storage systems, can reduce peak demand and lower total system costs by up to $10 million for large US airports.
- Operators that adopt airport GSE battery charger partners early and develop long-term strategies are better positioned to scale electrification without disrupting day-to-day operations.
- Charging equipment reliability and durability are essential to long-term electrification success, particularly in demanding airport environments.
Industry Experts in the GSE Report
The report also highlights insights from airport operators and charging specialists around the world. Contributors include Tony Smith of Bahrain Airport Services, who provides perspective on a real-world charging case study, along with other experts from Deerns, FastCharge, Enatel, and IDEAL Industries.
“This report provides airport operators with the strategies they need to move from electrification commitment to scalable execution,” said Rachel Whitehead, Director of Marketing and Product at Enatel. “Infrastructure decisions made today will support long-term electrification success.”
Read the report here.
About Enatel®
Enatel is a global leader in advanced battery charging technology designed for industrial vehicles. With more than 200,000 chargers deployed globally, they design and manufacture efficient, scalable charging solutions used across the material handling equipment, ground support equipment, and AGV industries. Enatel is headquartered in New Zealand and is part of the IDEAL Industries Inc. family of companies.
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Kaitlin.Liebling@idealindustries.com
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1, Sep 2026
Zoomlion Strengthens European Localization through Expanded Service, Manufacturing, and Technology Collaboration
CHANGSHA, China, Sept. 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Zoomlion Heavy Industry Science & Technology Co., Ltd. (“Zoomlion” or “the Company”) is strengthening its localized operations in Europe following a partner meeting held on August 19 at Zoomlion’s factory in Germany and a visit to its German subsidiary m-tec. The Company outlined plans to further develop local sales, manufacturing, service, talent development, and digital capabilities, while improving spare parts availability and service responsiveness.
At the partner meeting, customers and partners from multiple European countries discussed market development, products, services, and localized operations. Participants recognized improvements in Zoomlion’s product quality and technology capabilities while highlighting priorities including long-term service capabilities, spare parts support, and a broader product portfolio. Zoomlion Chairman and CEO Zhan Chunxin responded to these priorities by emphasizing the strategic importance of Europe to the Company and its commitment to long-term localization.
The Company plans to further develop its European spare parts and service networks, improving both response times and parts availability. It will also advance a customer-facing digital service platform designed to automatically assign service tasks and track them throughout the process, giving customers easier access to information on equipment, spare parts, and services. Zoomlion will also continue introducing new products and technologies and broadening its portfolio to better meet local market needs.
Mr. Zhan visited m-tec’s production and R&D facilities in Germany on Aug. 25, where he reviewed the subsidiary’s operations and technology development, including R&D and applications involving 3D printing. Mr. Zhan said Zoomlion will continue supporting m-tec by leveraging the group’s global market presence, R&D capabilities, and financial resources, while encouraging closer collaboration in technology, products, and market development. Since joining Zoomlion in 2014, m-tec has built on its expertise in dry-mix mortar machinery and building materials while collaborating with Zoomlion in technology, products, and markets, making it an important part of the group’s European localization strategy.
Zoomlion has developed sales, service, financing, and manufacturing capabilities across Europe, supported by local production facilities including CIFA in Italy, m-tec, WILBERT and RABE in Germany, and its aerial work platform factory in Hungary. This localized footprint enables the Company to bring manufacturing, technical expertise, talent, and customer support closer to European markets.
Moving forward, Zoomlion will continue combining global resources with local capabilities to strengthen customer support and drive long-term growth in Europe.
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1, Sep 2026
United States Government and North American Blue Energy Partners (NABEP) Reach Historic Deal to Develop Venezuela’s Oil Sector
The deal, made possible by strengthening relations between Venezuela and the United States, is expected to involve nearly $100 billion in investment to commercialize more than 65 billion barrels of P1 reserves in Venezuela.
CARACAS, Venezuela, Sept. 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The United States Departments of State and War have reached an historic deal with North American Blue Energy Partners (NABEP) to significantly expand oil production in Venezuela. As part of the deal, NABEP will have operating control of the business, with the United States Government holding rights to a 35% stake in the company, alongside preferential access to 20% of the company’s production at cost.
President Donald J. Trump announced the agreement on Truth Social as “the biggest oil deal in world history” and is demonstrative of the U.S. and Venezuelan governments deepening collaboration in the Venezuelan oil sector, bringing jobs and fiscal stability for Venezuelans and lower prices at the pump for Americans.
“Venezuela is blessed with an abundance of natural resources, hardworking people and untapped potential,” said Alejandro Betancourt, CEO of NABEP. “This transaction will unleash that potential to the great benefit of both Venezuelans and Americans. We are grateful to President Donald J. Trump, Secretary Marco Rubio, Secretary Pete Hegseth, the United States Government, and to President Delcy Rodríguez and the Government of Venezuela, for their confidence in NABEP and their willingness to tackle this challenge with us. We look forward to pioneering a new and exciting path together.”
This new venture is expected to bring tens of millions of additional barrels of Venezuelan oil to the global marketplace, thousands of well-paid jobs to Venezuela, and billions in incremental investment and broader economic activity to drive growth in Venezuela’s recovering economy. Through the right to purchase 20% of the oil produced at cost, this venture will also ultimately deliver billions in savings for American consumers and secure a stable and growing strategic supply of oil in the Western Hemisphere. Through billions in purchases of oil infrastructure and equipment from U.S. suppliers, NABEP will also support thousands of manufacturing jobs in the United States.
Mr. Betancourt has been in the Venezuelan oil industry for more than 15 years with a consistent track record of success, most recently at the helm of NABEP, where he rapidly scaled the company’s production from approximately 18,000 barrels per day to more than 200,000 barrels per day through roughly $1 billion in company-funded investment, making it the country’s second-largest oil producer in just two years’ time. Today, the company directly employs over 5,000 people and supports over 10,000 contractor employees across Venezuela.
Following these transactions, NABEP now controls the rights to commercialize more than 65 billion barrels of P1 reserves in Venezuela. NABEP is seeking to rapidly expand its operations in Lake Maracaibo and the Orinoco Belt with the near-term goal of increasing production to more than 1 million barrels of oil per day.
As it was announced, the program will involve nearly $100 billion in investment to increase production capacity and oil and gas infrastructure in Venezuela and will generate more than $209 billion in tax revenue for the Venezuelan state.
In a statement posted to X immediately following the announcement, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said: “This deal is a huge win for both the American and Venezuelan people. It demonstrates how President Trump’s bold foreign policy is driving America First wins: securing stable reserves and low-cost oil in our Hemisphere and lowering gas prices here at home. For the Venezuelan people, this deal will bring nearly $100 billion in private investment, support thousands of high-paying jobs, and drive the reconstruction of Venezuela’s economy.”
About North American Blue Energy Partners
North American Blue Energy Partners (NABEP) is an independent oil exploration and production company operating in North and Latin America, with offices in Caracas, Maracaibo and Lechería. NABEP is committed to the responsible development of energy resources, the safety of its people, and the prosperity of the communities where it operates. www.nabep.net
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1, Sep 2026
Furuno Unveils New SOLION-100 Terminal for Iridium GMDSS
The SOLION-100 combines GMDSS, Ship Security Alert System and Long-Range Identification and Tracking capabilities in a single Iridium Certus 100 terminal for newbuild and retrofit vessels.
HAMBURG, Germany, Sept. 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Iridium Communications Inc. (Nasdaq: IRDM), a leading provider of global voice, data, aircraft surveillance, and positioning, navigation, and timing (PNT) satellite services, and Furuno Electric Co., Ltd. today announced Furuno will offer its new SOLION-100 terminal for Iridium GMDSS. This new Furuno maritime safety terminal is built on Iridium® Certus 100 technology and integrates GMDSS, Ship Security Alert System (SSAS) and Long-Range Identification and Tracking (LRIT) capabilities in a single platform.
Iridium GMDSS entered service in 2020 following recognition by the International Maritime Organization (IMO), becoming the first new provider of satellite GMDSS services since the system was established. It delivers regulated maritime distress and safety communications through Iridium’s low-Earth orbit (LEO) satellite network, with global coverage, including the polar regions.
Furuno’s addition of Iridium GMDSS to its portfolio gives shipowners and shipyards greater choice in selecting maritime safety equipment for newbuild and retrofit vessels.
“Furuno has been committed to supporting safer navigation at sea for decades, and maritime safety remains at the heart of what we do,” said Kiyoshi Furuno, Head of Marine Electronic Products Division and Sales Management Department General Manager, Furuno. “The new SOLION-100 terminal for Iridium GMDSS allows us to strengthen our safety communications portfolio and provide customers with LEO satellite GMDSS technology alongside the Furuno navigation and communications systems they already rely on.”
“Furuno has a long history of supporting maritime safety, and its addition of Iridium GMDSS brings together that expertise with the global coverage of the Iridium network,” said Wouter Deknopper, vice president and general manager, maritime, Iridium. “Together, we are giving shipowners and shipyards another way to equip vessels with reliable maritime safety communications, including in the polar regions.”
Iridium GMDSS is designed to support crews throughout a maritime safety event, from receiving navigational and meteorological warnings through Iridium SafetyCast® to initiating a distress alert and establishing Safety Voice communications with a Rescue Coordination Center. A single-button distress alert transmits the vessel’s identification, status and position, while Safety Voice enables crews to communicate directly with rescue authorities to provide additional information about the situation.
The SOLION-100 is expected to be commercially available for retrofit applications in late 2026, with availability for newbuild projects expected to follow in 2027.
Iridium is exhibiting this week at SMM Hamburg. Visit booth Hall B6 Stand 313 to learn more about Iridium PNT, Iridium GMDSS, and other critical maritime safety services.
For more information about Iridium GMDSS, visit https://www.iridium.com/gmdss.
About Iridium Communications Inc.
Iridium Communications Inc. (Nasdaq: IRDM) operates the world’s only truly global mobile satellite network. It serves as a platform for innovation, enabling voice, data, and messaging, positioning, navigation, and timing (PNT), and aircraft surveillance services anywhere on Earth. Through its satellite constellation and integrated capabilities like Aireon, the world’s only space-based air traffic surveillance system, Iridium delivers services that support safety-focused operations across aviation, maritime, government, industrial, and consumer markets. The company is a leader in satellite Internet of Things (IoT) connectivity and is advancing direct-to-device (D2D) communications based on open standards to expand access to satellite services.
Headquartered in McLean, Virginia, Iridium innovates through an ecosystem of more than 500 technology and distribution partners, serving millions of customers worldwide. For more information visit www.iridium.com.
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1, Sep 2026
C5i Appoints Krishnan Venkata as President & Chief Operating Officer
The appointment strengthens C5i’s leadership as it enters its next phase of global growth, helping clients translate AI, data, and analytics capabilities into measurable business impact
MUMBAI, India, Sept. 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — AI and data analytics company, C5i, today announced the appointment of Krishnan Venkata as its President & Chief Operating Officer, effective 20th August 2026.
The appointment comes at a time when enterprise AI is rapidly evolving. As organizations move beyond experimentation, the focus is increasingly shifting from the capabilities of AI to how effectively those capabilities can help businesses succeed and grow. Clients are looking for partners that can bring together strategic consulting, analytical rigor, technical depth, AI-enabled innovation, scalable delivery, and reusable accelerators to deliver measurable outcomes.
Over the past several years, C5i has built and strengthened its capabilities, expanded its global footprint, and made strategic acquisitions, including Analytic Edge Pte. Ltd. and Datavid Limited, to deepen its horizontal and vertical capabilities.
Ashwin Mittal, Chairman, Managing Director and CEO of C5i, commented: “C5i has built a strong combination of capabilities across data, analytics, AI, and global delivery. As our clients sharpen focus on business outcomes from AI, we’re bringing these strengths together in new and more powerful ways to scale impact for our clients. Krishnan brings the experience to help us do that, combining deep expertise in building client relationships, strategic solutioning, market development, and operational excellence.”
Krishnan brings over two decades of experience across technology, data, analytics, AI, and knowledge services, with extensive experience working with Fortune 500 organizations.
Prior to joining C5i, Krishnan served as Chief Client Officer at LatentView Analytics.
As President & COO, Krishnan will lead Client Relationships, Sales, Account Management, and Partnerships across the Americas and Europe, while overseeing Operations at C5i.
“AI is creating enormous opportunities, but clients are increasingly focused on how it can move the needle for their businesses,” said Krishnan Venkata. “They want to move beyond isolated capabilities and experiments to solutions that are closely connected to their business priorities and can deliver measurable impact. I believe C5i is uniquely positioned to help make this happen, with a strong combination of domain expertise, proven delivery, solution frameworks, and proprietary IP. I am excited to join C5i at this important point in its journey and work with our clients and teams to bring together our consulting, analytical, technical, and AI strengths to help businesses solve their critical problems and scale solutions for impact.”
Krishnan’s experience in building and scaling client relationships will be central to C5i’s next phase, combining consulting and solutioning with strong fulfillment to turn strategic priorities into sustained business value.
About C5i
C5i is a data analytics and artificial intelligence (‘AI’) company focused on delivering measurable business impact for enterprise clients using the combined application of human expertise and AI-driven solutions. The company helps global enterprises turn data into intelligence that powers decision-making, automated actions, and business impact at speed and scale. The company drives value through a comprehensive solution set, integrating multifunctional teams that have technical and business domain expertise with a robust suite of products, solutions, and services tailored for various horizontal and industry-specific use cases. C5i caters to many companies across industries, including technology, consumer goods, life sciences, and others. The company has been recognized in various technology research services’ reports by industry analysts like Gartner, Forrester, and Everest Group across domains including customer analytics, marketing measurement and optimization, supply chain analytics, and data and AI services.
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1, Sep 2026
24X Completes First Spot Cryptocurrency Trade in BTC
Standard Chartered and Cumberland DRW Served as Counterparties for Inaugural Spot Crypto Trade
HAMILTON, Bermuda, Sept. 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — 24X Bermuda Limited (“24X“) today announced that it has completed its first spot cryptocurrency trade on its institutional-grade, multi-asset trading platform, becoming one of a select few global venues that offer both crypto spot and FX trading on a single, unified technology infrastructure.
The inaugural crypto spot trade was executed in Bitcoin (BTC) as part of 24X’s existing strategic partnership with Standard Chartered, a leading international banking group and one of the world’s global systemically important banks (G-SIBs). Standard Chartered acted as liquidity taker and Cumberland DRW served as liquidity provider for this trade. The transaction marks a significant milestone in the continued development of regulated, institutional-grade infrastructure for digital asset markets, demonstrating how established financial institutions and specialist liquidity providers are helping accelerate the adoption of digital assets by institutional investors.
24X CEO and Founder Dmitri Galinov said, “Institutional demand for digital assets has never been stronger, and today’s milestone crypto trade demonstrates that the 24X platform is ready for it. Our crypto trading infrastructure delivers the deep liquidity, rigorous oversight, and the same seamless workflow global financial institutions have come to expect from 24X. We are proud to have Standard Chartered and Cumberland DRW as the counterparties for this landmark transaction, and we look forward to rapidly expanding our crypto spot offering as global markets continue to converge around digital assets.”
John Newman, Standard Chartered’s Global Head of Rates & FX Trading and Head of Markets UK & Europe, said, “Institutional demand for digital assets continues to grow as the market evolves and regulatory frameworks mature. Standard Chartered is committed to providing clients with secure, regulated and institutional-grade access to digital asset markets. This successful trade highlights the strength of our global trading capabilities, robust infrastructure and risk management framework, while demonstrating how regulated banking institutions can help bridge traditional finance and the digital assets ecosystem.”
“We are proud to have served as liquidity provider to Standard Chartered for this milestone Bitcoin trade on 24X,” said Chris Zuehlke, Global Co-Head at Cumberland DRW. “For more than a decade, Cumberland has helped build institutional digital asset markets by providing deep, reliable liquidity backed by DRW’s 30-plus years of expertise managing risk across global financial markets. As institutional adoption accelerates, we remain focused on delivering the execution quality and market infrastructure that enable banks and other institutions to trade digital assets with confidence.”
24X Bermuda Limited’s Cryptocurrency activity is regulated by the Bermuda Monetary Authority. 24X also offers Deliverable Swaps, Non-Deliverable Swaps, Metals and Spot products to institutional customers in addition to NDFs. Since its launch in 2019, 24X’s multi-asset offering through a single trading interface has enabled market participants to access increased liquidity at lower cost.
About 24X
24X Bermuda Holdings LLC (“24 Exchange”) is a privately held company with two primary operating subsidiaries: 24X Bermuda Limited, which allows seamless and cost-effective exchange of currency exposures; and 24X National Exchange LLC, the first national securities exchange approved by the SEC to operate 23 hours each weekday. 24X’s mission is to enable cost-effective trades across a growing range of asset classes around the clock. 24X lowers the cost of exchanging assets in the global markets while delivering creative and unique workflows catered to each asset class. More information is available at https://24exchange.com/. 24X National Exchange enables retail and institutional customers around the world to trade in U.S. equities via broker-dealers who are approved members. More information about 24X National Exchange is available at https://equities.24exchange.com/home.
About Standard Chartered
We are a leading international banking group, with a presence in 54 of the world’s most dynamic markets. Our purpose is to drive commerce and prosperity through our unique diversity, and our heritage and values are expressed in our brand promise, here for good. Standard Chartered PLC is listed on the London and Hong Kong stock exchanges. For more stories and expert opinions please visit Insights at sc.com. Follow Standard Chartered on X (Opens in a new window), LinkedIn (Opens in a new window), Instagram (Opens in a new window) and Facebook (Opens in a new window).
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24Xmedia@karv.global
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1, Sep 2026
Machtravel.com and Mach Travel App Open for Public Beta Testing
NEW DELHI, Sept. 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Mach Travel Solutions Limited (BSE: MACHLTD), a publicly listed technology-enabled travel solutions company, today announced that its B2C Online Travel Agency (OTA) platform, Machtravel.com, along with the Mach Travel mobile application, is now open for public beta testing.
During the public beta phase, users can access and explore multiple travel services on Machtravel.com, including Flights, Hotels, Holidays, MICE, Cruises and Visa services. The platform brings these offerings together under a single digital ecosystem, with a focus on technology, ease of use and competitive pricing.
The public beta marks an important milestone in the development of the Company’s B2C travel platform and allows users to experience the platform ahead of its full commercial launch.
The Company invites its shareholders, customers, travel partners and the wider public to explore the website and mobile application, test the booking experience and share their feedback. Inputs received during the beta phase will help the Company further refine the platform, enhance functionality and improve the overall user experience.
As the platform is currently in its beta phase, users may experience slower responsiveness, and certain features and functionalities may continue to be added, modified or optimized. The Company intends to progressively enhance the platform based on real-world usage and feedback received during the testing period.
Commenting on the commencement of public beta testing, Mr. Amit Bhatia, Chairman & Managing Director, Mach Travel Solutions Limited, said:
“Opening Machtravel.com and the Mach Travel App for public beta testing is an important milestone in our B2C journey. Our ambition goes far beyond building another online travel booking platform. Our mission is to revolutionise the way travel is searched, planned and booked by combining technology, a seamless user experience and competitive pricing on a single platform.
This is only the beginning. The platform is currently in beta, and we want our users to be an active part of its evolution. We invite our shareholders, customers, partners and the wider public to test the platform extensively and tell us what works, what does not and what they would like us to build next. Our objective is to continuously improve the platform through technology and customer feedback and build a travel experience that delivers both convenience and value.”
The public beta represents another step in Mach Travel Solutions’ transformation and its strategy to build a comprehensive travel ecosystem across both its existing businesses and emerging digital B2C offering.
Public Beta Website: https://www.machtravel.com/
About Mach Travel Solutions Limited
Mach Travel Solutions Limited (formerly Mach Conferences & Events Ltd.) is a publicly listed technology-enabled travel solutions company listed on the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE: MACHLTD). Incorporated in 2004, the Company provides technology-enabled end-to-end travel solutions across Corporate Travel, MICE, B2B, Leisure and Government & Institutional Projects. The Company is also developing a B2C Online Travel Agency (OTA) platform as part of its strategy to build a comprehensive travel ecosystem.
The Company has a strong pan-India presence with offices in Noida, New Delhi, Kolkata, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Bhubaneswar and Ahmedabad, and is accredited by and associated with leading national and international travel associations, including IATA, GBTA, PATA, IATO, ADTOI, OTOAI, SKAL International, JATA, ICPB, EGAC and NIMA. For more information, please visit https://www.machtravelsolutions.com/.
Contact Details
Mach Travel Solutions Limited
Ms. Yashashvi Srivastava
Company Secretary & Compliance Officer
Email: compliance@machtravel.com
Website: https://www.machtravelsolutions.com/
Safe Harbour
This release contains statements that contain “forward looking statements” including, but without limitation, statements relating to the implementation of strategic initiatives, and other statements relating to Mach Travel’s future business developments and economic performance. While these forward-looking statements indicate our assessment and future expectations concerning the development of our business, several risks, uncertainties and other unknown factors could cause actual developments and results to differ materially from our expectations. These factors include, but are not limited to, general market, macro-economic, governmental and regulatory trends, movements in currency exchange and interest rates, competitive pressures, technological developments, changes in the financial conditions of third parties dealing with us, legislative developments, and other key factors that could affect our business and financial performance.
Mach Travel Solutions undertakes no obligation to publicly revise any forward-looking statements to reflect future/likely events or circumstances.
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