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Guanlan AI Applications: Higher Accuracy, Lower Cost, Smarter Interaction

HANGZHOU, China, Sept. 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — It’s over a year since Hikvision launched the Guanlan large-scale AI models. In a very real sense, today’s video systems ‘understand’ what they are looking at. They also know what has already been recorded and, thanks to the natural language innovations, what the user wants. These are the things that let a product fit the scenario it is deployed in – delivering operations that run more safely, at lower cost, and with less manual work.

AI detection and analysis: Alarms you can count on

Perimeter protection

The perimeter is where a wrong detection costs most. Legacy systems are easily triggered by animals, weather, and moving vegetation, burying real threats under manual assessment work.

Guanlan addresses this problem at the edge. DeepinViewX cameras run the model, cutting false alarms by 90% while detecting at twice the range of traditional cameras, with half as many repeated alarms on the same target. Whether using optical cameras for short perimeters, or thermal, radar, and fiber-optic sensing for vast distances, the AI helps reduce the noise.

Scenario-specific analytics

Beyond the perimeter, Guanlan moves past standard object detection to flag high-risk issues in specialized environments. Built for recognized operational risks, these applications typically reduce false alarms by 70% to 90%.

• Safety & compliance: Examples include Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) detection on construction sites, fall detection in care homes, and smoking detection in gas stations. In all cases, the system continuously monitors for risky behaviors and triggers instant alerts.
• Operational hazards: Examples include forklift detection in logistics parks, and early fire and smoke detection in mining sites using dual-channel thermal cameras.
• Specialized uses: Examples include animal detection for large farms and prohibited item detection at transport hubs – the latter powered by large X-ray and millimeter-wave models.

AI efficiency engine: Doing more with less

Saving storage with intelligent ROI compression

Conventional encoding treats every part of the frame as equally worth keeping. To deliver breakthrough video storage optimization, Guanlan Encoding brings the large vision model into the encoding pipeline. It uses precision Region of Interest (ROI) segmentation to preserve detail on dynamic subjects – people, vehicles, and other key objects – while applying heavier compression to static backgrounds. Storage savings average between 30% and 50%.

Searching video with just a few words

Finding a specific moment in recorded video has often been slow. An operator knows roughly what they are after and has no way to pinpoint it except by scrubbing a timeline.

AcuSeek removes that step. Built on a large multimodal model for natural language video search, it aligns image features with the meaning of a written phrase, so a description becomes a query. Results come back in seconds.

The next frontier: Software as an AI agent

Hikvision’s new HIKO AI agent, arriving on the HikCentral Professional platform and Hik-Connect app, changes the interaction entirely. It sits between the system and the user, turning complex configurations into simple conversational commands.

HIKO acts as an AI Assistant that carries out administrative instructions instantly – like setting up visitor access against a plate number or pulling an attendance report just by asking for it. It functions as an AI Guardian, replacing rule configurations with a natural language command (e.g., “Alert me when the passageway is blocked”), tagging each alarm with a written summary, and composing contextual audio warnings from the scene. Finally, as an AI Search engine, it reconstructs a person’s complete movement path – across video, door records, and ANPR reads – simply because the operator asked, “Where did the man in the blue shirt go?”

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Artprice News: D-12 | 18th LYON BIENNALE – CONTEMPORARY ART

17 & 18 SEPTEMBER FOR PROFESSIONALS, 

OPEN TO ALL FROM 19 SEPTEMBER

PARIS, Sept. 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Twelve days before opening to the public, the 18th Lyon Biennale – Contemporary Art is preparing to welcome artists, contemporary art professionals, collectors, institutions and members of the international art community for two professional preview days, on Thursday 17 and Friday 18 September 2026.

Then, from Saturday 19 September, the Biennale will open its doors to everyone for nearly three months of exhibitions across 11 venues in Lyon and its metropolitan area, until 13 December 2026.

Ahead of its public opening, the Biennale de Lyon invites the French and international art community to two professional preview days offering an exclusive first look at its 18th edition.

Artists, curators, gallerists, directors of museums and art centres, collectors, and professionals working in cultural institutions, production, mediation, communications and research are invited to join us in Lyon on 17 and 18 September.

Professional accreditation includes:

• exclusive access to the exhibition venues during the professional preview days on 17 and 18 September;
• access to the opening reception of the 18th Lyon Biennale – Contemporary Art, on Friday 18 September at Les Grandes Locos;
• access to all Biennale venues during the first two days of the public opening, on 19 and 20 September.

Accreditation is personal and mandatory for access to the professional preview days. Applications are open through Wednesday 16 September 2026 inclusive.

Apply for professional accreditation: https://www.labiennaledelyon.com/espaceprofessionnel/accreditation-faq 

Professional Days programme: https://www.labiennaledelyon.com/espaceprofessionnel/journees-professionnelles-programme?compact=1 

Meetings, conversations with artists, opportunities for exchange and professional events will punctuate these two days. The programme notably includes international encounters and networking sessions at Les Grandes Locos, as well as a series of conversations bringing together artists and professionals from different international art scenes.

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From Saturday 19 September to Sunday 13 December 2026, the 18th Lyon Biennale – Contemporary Art invites audiences to discover a new artistic map of Lyon and its metropolitan area.

Entitled “Passer d’un rêve à l’autre / To pass from one dream to another“, this 18th edition is under the artistic direction of Isabelle Bertolotti and curated by Catherine Nichols.

Inspired by Lyon’s traboules — passageways that lead through courtyards and buildings, connecting one space to another — the Biennale explores the ways in which we can move from one mode of perception to another and, perhaps, from one collective dream to another.

Drawing on the history of Lyon as a city of trade, production, circulation and exchange, this edition examines the economies that organise our lives: the ways in which human and more-than-human beings acquire, transform, share and circulate the material and immaterial resources that enable them to live.

With 120 artists and 11 exhibition venues, this year’s Biennale extends far beyond a traditional museum itinerary. Cultural institutions, heritage sites, former industrial spaces, public spaces and places of transit form a geography to be discovered across the city and metropolitan area:

• Les Grandes Locos
• Musée d’art contemporain de Lyon – macLYON
• Musée des Tissus et des Arts décoratifs
• Traboules des pentes de la Croix-Rousse
• Jardin du Musée des Beaux-Arts
• IAC – Institut d’art contemporain / Frac Rhône-Alpes
• Musée des Confluences
• Fondation Bullukian
• Parking LPA Saint-Antoine
• Metro Line B – Gare Part-Dieu station
• Cour des Loges, A Radisson Collection Hotel

Three venues form the principal anchors of this edition: Les Grandes Locos, macLYON and the Musée des Tissus et des Arts décoratifs.

At Les Grandes Locos, the industrial scale of the site resonates with questions of production, transformation, extraction and circulation. At macLYON, the exhibition explores more closely the conditions of existence, life and death, inheritance and debt. At the Musée des Tissus, the works examine forms of relationship, care and exchange.

Around these three major hubs, the Biennale spreads throughout the city, taking over artistic institutions, heritage sites and everyday spaces alike.

For nearly three months, the Biennale invites audiences to see Lyon differently.

Entering a museum, walking through a traboule, encountering an artwork in a former railway-industrial site, a garden, a car park or a metro station: the itinerary turns the city itself into one of the territories of the exhibition.

With this 18th edition, the Biennale de Lyon reaffirms more strongly than ever its mission: to make contemporary art an experience of encounter, circulation and sharing, open to everyone.

18th Lyon Biennale – Contemporary Art: “Passer d’un rêve à l’autre / To pass from one dream to another”

Artistic Director: Isabelle Bertolotti

Guest Curator: Catherine Nichols

General Director, Biennale de Lyon: Cécile Bourgeat

Professional Preview Days: 17 & 18 September 2026

Opening reception: 18 September 2026 at 6:30 pm, by invitation

Public opening: 19 September 2026

Exhibition: 19 September to 13 December 2026

11 exhibition venues in Lyon and its metropolitan area

120 artists

400 works

Professional accreditation open through 16 September 2026 inclusive.

Public ticketing: advance sales until 18 September, with the Biennale Pass available for €20 instead of €25.

Biennale de Lyon

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ANOTHER PASSAGE OPENS

Alongside its long-standing commitment to the Lyon Biennale, Artprice opens another passage — this time through language.

Dialogue Between a Thinker and AI, thierry Ehrmann’s 1,800-page open-access RAW typescript, places memory, art, humanism and artificial intelligence into circulation.

Not a product to consume, but a text to enter, explore and share.

The Codex is yours: https://www.dialoguebetweenathinkerandai.com/en/

About:

Artprice by Artmarket and La Demeure du Chaos/Abode of Chaos are partnering with the 18th Lyon Biennale, curated by Catherine Nichols and under the artistic direction of Isabelle Bertolotti.

This collaboration brings together two major players in the art world, both deeply rooted in Lyon while maintaining a strong international outlook. For more than forty years, the Lyon Biennale has supported the evolution of contemporary art and helped establish the Lyon metropolitan area as a leading platform for artists, art professionals, and audiences from around the world. Artprice, the global leader in art market information, has for many decades documented the transformations of the international art scene and the careers of the artists who shape it.

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Frost & Sullivan Appoints Janesh Janardhanan as Global Partner and Head of Subscriptions

Janardhanan to lead the strategic direction, commercial growth and global expansion of Frost & Sullivan’s analytics, subscription and Growth Generator platforms

SAN ANTONIO, Sept. 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Frost & Sullivan, the global analytics and growth advisory firm, today announced the appointment of Janesh Janardhanan as Global Partner and Head of its Subscriptions business. In this role, Janardhanan assumes P&L leadership of the company’s global subscription portfolio, encompassing its analytics business, its subscriptions platform, and its Growth Generator data platform.

The appointment reflects Frost & Sullivan’s continued investment in its recurring-revenue subscription offerings, which provide clients worldwide with continuous access to intelligence, growth opportunity analytics, and decision-support tools. Janardhanan will be responsible for driving the strategic direction, commercial performance, and global expansion of these platforms.

“I am honored to take on the leadership of Frost & Sullivan’s Subscriptions business at such a pivotal moment,” said Janesh Janardhanan, Global Partner and Head of Subscriptions, Frost & Sullivan. “Our analytics, data, and Growth Generator platforms sit at the heart of how clients identify and act on their next opportunities for growth. My focus will be on deepening the value we deliver, scaling our platforms globally, and ensuring our subscribers stay ahead of the transformations reshaping their industries.”

Janardhanan brings extensive experience in commercial leadership, analytics, and growth strategy to the role. He is a graduate of Harvard Business School (GMP) and holds an MBA and a Bachelor of Engineering from the National University of Singapore.

Under his leadership, Frost & Sullivan’s Subscriptions business will continue to expand its coverage, enrich its content and data assets, and strengthen the technology platforms that power insight and growth for organizations across the globe.

About Frost & Sullivan

For more than six decades, Frost & Sullivan has helped clients accelerate growth and achieve best-in-class positions in growth, innovation, and leadership. The company’s Growth Pipeline as a Service provides corporate leadership teams and their growth strategy partners with continuous research, insight, and analytics that drive transformational growth strategies. For more information, visit www.frost.com.

Your Transformational Growth Journey Starts Here: Schedule Your Growth Pipeline Dialog™ with the Frost & Sullivan team.

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Aarti Industries Commissions Phase I of Zone IV, Unlocking New High-Value Manufacturing Opportunities

Phase I brings Calcium Chloride, PEDA and a part of Multipurpose Plant on stream, strengthening downstream integration, application diversification and flexible manufacturing capabilities

MUMBAI, India, Sept. 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Aarti Industries Limited (AIL), a leading global speciality chemicals company, today announced the successful commissioning of Phase I of its Zone IV project at Jhagadia, Gujarat, marking an important milestone in the Company’s ongoing growth and expansion journey.

Phase I brings together Calcium Chloride, PEDA (2-Phenyl Ethyl Diethyl Aniline) and a part of its Multipurpose Plant (MPP), creating complementary capabilities in downstream integration, diversified end-use applications, and flexible multi-product manufacturing. The platform is designed to support the commercialisation of high-value and niche products, with several products planned from Zone IV expected to be manufactured in India for the first time.

PEDA extends AIL’s existing Ethylation platform further downstream, building on the Company’s established 2,6-Diethyl Aniline capabilities and strengthening its participation in value-added products catering primarily to agrochemical applications.

The Calcium Chloride facility strengthens AIL’s Energy & Additives portfolio, with applications across sectors including oilfield and energy-related markets. The Multipurpose Plant provides a flexible manufacturing platform to scale pilot-validated processes into commercial production across multiple products and advanced chemistries, enabling faster response to evolving customer and market requirements. With Phase I commissioning now completed, AIL’s focus will progressively shift towards commercial qualification, customer approvals and disciplined ramp-up of the newly commissioned assets.

Together, these facilities broaden Zone IV’s ability to address a diversified portfolio of applications spanning agrochemicals, pharmaceuticals, coatings, polymers and energy & additives, while strengthening AIL’s ability to develop and commercialise high-value and niche products.

Suyog Kotecha, Chief Executive Officer, Aarti Industries Limited, said:

“Commissioning of Phase I of Zone IV marks an important milestone in Aarti Industries’ growth journey. Zone IV has been conceived as a flexible platform that allows us to deepen integration, diversify applications, and progressively add high-value, niche products to our portfolio. PEDA extends our existing value chain further downstream, Calcium Chloride strengthens our offering in Energy & Additives, while the Multipurpose Plant enhances our ability to take new chemistries from pilot to commercial scale. Several products planned from the platform are expected to be manufactured in India for the first time, strengthening domestic manufacturing capabilities while creating new opportunities for our customers. We remain on track to progressively commercialise all the manufacturing blocks within Zone IV during this fiscal year.”

The broader Zone IV platform has been designed across multiple chemistry blocks with the flexibility to manufacture diverse chemistries, enabling AIL to respond dynamically to emerging opportunities across domestic and global markets. The project strengthens the Company’s integrated R&D, scale-up and manufacturing ecosystem and forms an important building block of AIL’s long-term speciality chemicals growth strategy.

About Aarti Industries Limited

Aarti Industries Limited (AIL) is a leading global speciality chemicals company with over four decades of expertise in complex process chemistries, scale-up and manufacturing. Established in 1984, AIL serves leading global and domestic customers across diverse end-use industries through a portfolio of 100+ products, supported by 16 manufacturing plants, four R&D centres and 250+ scientists. With strong capabilities spanning research, process development, engineering and commercial-scale manufacturing, AIL continues to advance innovation, customer partnerships and sustainable growth. The Company has been awarded the EcoVadis Platinum Medal, placing it amng the top 1% of companies assessed globally, and the Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award 2026.

With deep expertise across multiple chemistry platforms, an integrated manufacturing footprint and strong R&D capabilities, AIL continues to strengthen its position as a trusted Partner of Choice for customers globally.

Website: www.aarti-industries.com

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/aarti-industries

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Messe Muenchen India Acquires India International Cargo Show, Creating South Asia’s Largest Logistics Trade-Fair Ecosystem

This move brings IICS, which covered more than 15,000 SQM in 2025, into Messe Muenchen India’s logistics portfolio alongside transport logistic India, air cargo India and project cargo India.

MUMBAI, India, Sept. 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Messe Muenchen India, one of the country’s leading organisers of B2B trade fairs and part of the Messe München Group, has acquired the India International Cargo Show (IICS) from Upstream Business Solutions LLP. As part of this next phase, Messe Muenchen India will work closely with Upstream Business Solutions to shape its future editions together. The IICS 2025 edition welcomed more than 25,000 trade visitors from over 80 countries and featured more than 200 exhibiting brands across over 15,000 SQM of exhibition space.

Over the past four years, IICS has developed into a focused business platform for freight forwarders, airlines, shipping lines, ports, terminals, warehousing and cold-chain operators, express logistics providers, cargo-handling companies and logistics technology businesses.

This brings IICS within Messe Muenchen India’s established logistics trade-fair portfolio, creating a broader and more connected platform for the industry. Together, India International Cargo Show, transport logistic India, air cargo India and the forthcoming project cargo India will connect businesses across the movement, handling, storage and management of cargo by air, sea, rail and road. This creates India and South Asia’s largest and most comprehensive logistics trade-fair ecosystem.

Bhupinder Singh, President IMEA, Messe München and CEO, Messe Muenchen India, said, “India International Cargo Show has built strong relationships across India’s cargo and freight-forwarding industry. Bringing it into our portfolio allows us to serve the market through a series of focused yet complementary platforms. Exhibitors, visitors, associations and industry partners will be able to engage with a much wider part of the logistics value chain through one coordinated portfolio. At the same time, every event will continue to address the specific business priorities and communities it was created to serve.”

This next phase for IICS comes at a time when the scale of India’s international trade is placing greater demands on the country’s freight, cargo and supply-chain infrastructure. According to data released by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry on 15 April 2026, India’s merchandise exports reached US$441.78 billion in FY 2025–26, while imports stood at US$774.98 billion, taking the country’s combined merchandise trade to approximately US$1.22 trillion.

The expanded Indian portfolio will become part of Messe München’s international transport logistic network. In addition to its flagship trade fair in Munich, the network includes events in China, India, Kenya, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Türkiye and the United States.

Stefan Rummel, CEO, Messe München, said, “India is central to the future of global trade and logistics, and this acquisition underscores our long-term commitment to the market. By combining IICS’s strong local reach in freight forwarding and multimodal cargo with the international transport logistic network, we are building a connected platform that delivers lasting value for customers, partners and the industry.”

transport logistic India and air cargo India were held in Mumbai in February 2026, while project cargo India is scheduled to make its debut in 2027. Each event will retain a distinct sector focus while operating within a coordinated portfolio designed to serve a broader cross-section of the logistics industry. IICS will continue to retain the industry character and relationships that have shaped its growth, while Messe Muenchen India and Upstream Business Solutions will be collaborating on developing the platform for its next phase.

Mohit Mewani, Founder and CEO, Upstream Business Solutions LLP, said, “The India International Cargo Show has been built on the trust and long-term support of its exhibitors, sponsors, associations, speakers and visitors. As IICS enters its next phase with Messe Muenchen India, protecting that trust and building on what the industry has helped create will remain the foremost priority. The focused character of IICS and existing exhibitor commitments will continue. Participants will also gain access to the international reach, sector expertise and resources of the Messe München network. This creates a strong path forward for IICS exhibitors, with greater visibility, broader market connections and more opportunities to participate across a growing logistics portfolio in India and internationally.”

The Mumbai edition of the India International Cargo Show 2026 will proceed as scheduled from 2–4 December 2026 at the Jio World Convention Centre, Bandra Kurla Complex, Mumbai.

Dates and further details for the 2027 edition will be announced separately.

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Miral and Warner Bros. Discovery Global Experiences Reveal Harry Potter-Themed Lands

• Three new Harry Potter themed lands to be introduced at Warner Bros. World, Yas Island, Abu Dhabi
• The three new lands are Diagon Alley, Hogwarts, and the Forbidden Forest
• World-exclusive Harry Potter themed rides, created only for Warner Bros. World™ Abu Dhabi
• Construction targeted for completion in 2029

ABU DHABI, UAE, Sept. 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Miral, the leading creator of immersive destinations and experiences in Abu Dhabi, in partnership with Warner Bros. Discovery Global Experiences, has announced the addition of three new Harry Potter–themed lands at the region’s largest indoor theme park, Warner Bros. World™  Abu Dhabi.

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The new themed lands, Diagon Alley, Hogwarts, and the Forbidden Forest, will span over approximately 63,000 sqm (678,000 sqft), with construction works targeted for completion in 2029.

HE Mohamed Khalifa Al Mubarak, Chairman of Miral, said: “The introduction of the three new Harry Potter–themed lands represents a significant milestone in the continued evolution of Yas Island and the emirate of Abu Dhabi. This expansion further reflects our long-standing partnership with Warner Bros. Discovery Global Experiences, whose collaboration brings globally recognised stories and characters to life through imaginative and immersive design.

Aligned with Abu Dhabi’s broader vision for economic diversification, enhanced tourism appeal, and the continued growth of a dynamic entertainment landscape, this expansion further reinforces Yas Island’s position as a leading global leisure and entertainment destination. It underscores our commitment to delivering world-class experiences that inspire, engage, and create lasting memories for visitors and residents for generations to come.”

The Harry Potter-themed lands will offer world-exclusive Harry Potter themed rides, created only for Warner Bros. World™ Abu Dhabi, and bring the wizarding world to life through immersive storytelling, innovative design, and engaging experiences.

Simon Robinson, President Global Experiences & Studio Operations, Warner Bros. Discovery, said: “The expansion of Warner Bros. World™ Abu Dhabi represents a significant step forward in our commitment to building world–class destinations anchored in the strength of our storytelling. Introducing three new Harry Potter–themed lands allows us to deepen the connection between our iconic franchises and the guests who cherish them. This development reflects our long–term vision for immersive entertainment experiences that set new benchmarks for the industry, and we look forward to unveiling environments that fans will love for generations to come.”

Since its opening, Warner Bros. World™ Abu Dhabi has brought some of the world’s most iconic stories and characters to life through thrilling rides and family-friendly experiences. Currently home to six immersive lands, the addition of the new Harry Potter–themed lands marks the next chapter in the park’s evolution, significantly expanding its portfolio and introducing exceptional experiences designed to inspire audiences and drive global visitation, further elevating Abu Dhabi’s position at the forefront of the international entertainment landscape.

The three Harry Potter–themed lands form part of a broader expansion of Warner Bros. World™ Abu Dhabi, which also includes two previously announced DC attractions, ‘Kryptonite Collider’ and ‘Superman Up and Away’. Together, these additions will significantly enhance the park’s offering, increasing its overall size by more than 50% and adding around 70,000 sqm (753,478 sqft) of new theme park space.

This expansion represents a major enhancement to Yas Island’s world-class portfolio of attractions, reinforcing its status as a leading global destination for leisure and entertainment.

For more information and to sign up for the latest updates on the Harry Potter-themed lands, please visit: www.wbworldabudhabi.com/en/harry-potter

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UST and Italdesign Unite Design, Engineering, and AI to Shape the Future of Mobility

UST acquires a majority stake in Italdesign to unite Italdesign’s iconic design and engineering legacy with UST’s AI, engineering, and transformation capabilities.

ALISO VIEJO, Calif. and MONCALIERI, Italy, Sept. 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — UST, a leading AI and technology transformation solutions company, has completed the acquisition of the majority stake in Italdesign from the Audi Group. As the automotive industry rapidly shifts toward software-defined, AI-enabled and increasingly connected vehicles, the partnership brings together Italdesign’s world-renowned design and engineering expertise with US-based UST’s strengths in automotive engineering, AI, software-defined vehicles, and digital ecosystem design. Together, the companies will help manufacturers address the growing complexity of next-generation mobility by accelerating innovation from concept through production.

The partnership reflects a shared belief that the future of mobility will be shaped by the convergence of design, engineering, software and artificial intelligence while keeping human creativity at the center of innovation.

For nearly six decades, Italdesign has helped shape some of the world’s most recognizable vehicles through its unique combination of design creativity and engineering excellence. Combined with UST’s expertise in AI, digital engineering and software-defined vehicles, the partnership creates new opportunities to design, engineer, and deliver intelligent, connected products that will define the next generation of mobility.

“We didn’t invest in Italdesign simply because of its capabilities. We invested because of its people, its heritage, and its extraordinary reputation for turning bold ideas into world-class products. By uniting Italdesign’s renowned design and engineering capabilities with UST’s expertise in digital engineering, AI, and technology transformation, we’re building a platform to help shape the future of mobility,” said Vijay Padmanabhan, Chief Financial Officer, UST.

“Our customers increasingly need partners who can connect design, engineering, software, and AI. Together with Italdesign, we’ll help our customers move from concept to production faster while preserving the creativity and engineering excellence that define great products,” said Gilroy Mathew, Chief Operating Officer, UST.

“We bring nearly 60 years of experience and a unique credibility in the global automotive industry to this partnership. We will continue to operate as Italdesign, with our values and distinctive competencies, based on a holistic and multidisciplinary approach and an increasing focus on sustainability, while benefiting from UST’s global scale, digital engineering expertise, AI capabilities, and global client relationships,” said Antonio Casu, Chief Executive Officer, Italdesign.

About UST

Since 1999, UST has worked side by side with the world’s best companies to make a powerful impact through transformation. Headquartered in the United States, UST is powered by technology, driven by AI, inspired by people, and led by our purpose, we partner with our clients from design to operation. Our AI-driven digital solutions, proprietary platforms, engineering, R&D, products, and innovation ecosystem turn core challenges into impactful, disruptive business outcomes. With deep industry knowledge and a future-ready mindset, we infuse expertise, innovation, and agility into our clients’ organizations—delivering measurable value and positive lasting change for them, their customers, and communities around the world. Together, with 30,000+ employees in 30+ countries, we build for boundless impact—touching billions of lives in the process. Visit us at www.UST.com.

About ITALDESIGN

Italdesign is a global leader in car design, vehicle engineering and product development, with nearly 60 years of innovation. Headquartered in Moncalieri (Turin) with a team of 1,300+ professionals across 10 international locations, the company offers end-to-end, vertically integrated solutions ranging from concept design to limited and ultra-limited series production, including advanced expertise in electronics, digitalization and new forms of mobility. Alongside its established history in automotive, Italdesign has delivered 1,000+ industrial design and transportation projects and is extending its capabilities into high-innovation sectors including aerospace and robotics.

Visit us at www.italdesign.it 

Media Contacts, UST:

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Neha Misri

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Media Contacts, Italdesign.:

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KuCoin Launches KCUSD to Unlock Greater Capital Efficiency for Stablecoin Holders

PROVIDENCIALES, Turks and Caicos Islands, Sept. 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — KuCoin, a leading global crypto platform built on trust, today announced the launch of KCUSD, an Earn product with daily yields supported by real-world assets, designed to turn idle stablecoin balances into productive capital. Available to eligible retail, high-net-worth and institutional users, KCUSD will initially support subscriptions from as little as 1 USDT, USDC or USDG, with no subscription fee and same-asset redemption options. KCUSD will launch with a dynamic base APR of up to 4% and allow users to begin earning simply by holding KCUSD. Returns will be credited daily and automatically added to users’ KCUSD balances, enabling daily compounding without manual reinvestment. By combining its current yield-generating capabilities with planned future collateral utility, KCUSD aims to improve capital efficiency and advance yield-bearing assets as a core component of crypto market infrastructure. Eligible users who participate with qualifying new funds during the initial launch period may receive a promotional APR of up to 6%.

Stablecoins underpin much of the liquidity in digital asset markets, yet substantial balances remain idle in trading accounts to meet margin requirements or capture time-sensitive opportunities. Allocating those assets to traditional staking or standalone Earn products can interrupt their trading utility, while keeping them immediately available often means forgoing potential yield. This inefficiency is particularly significant for institutions, market makers, professional trading firms and high-net-worth users that maintain large stablecoin balances over extended periods. KCUSD initially addresses the yield side of this challenge through a straightforward hold-to-earn model, while its planned future integration as margin is intended to further reduce the trade-off between earning returns and retaining trading utility.

“Digital asset markets are entering a new phase in which infrastructure will be measured not only by the access and liquidity it provides, but by how efficiently capital can be deployed across an always-on financial system,” said BC Wong, CEO of KuCoin. “Our long-term view is that yield, liquidity and risk utility should not remain in separate silos. KCUSD begins by helping users put idle balances to work and is designed to evolve toward broader trading utility. This reflects our vision for a more efficient market architecture that gives institutions and individual users greater flexibility in how they participate in global digital markets.”

KCUSD is expected to become an infrastructure layer connecting liquidity, asset productivity and risk management across the KuCoin ecosystem. Beginning with yield generation and progressively expanding toward collateral and trading utility, KCUSD reflects a broader evolution in digital finance: stablecoins are shifting from passive settlement assets and idle reserves into productive capital that can support multiple functions across 24/7 markets. By building trusted infrastructure around this transition, KuCoin aims to make capital efficiency a native feature of the digital asset ecosystem and help establish a more integrated foundation for the next generation of global financial markets.

For more information, visit the KCUSD page.

About KuCoin

Founded in 2017, KuCoin is a leading global crypto platform built on trust and security, serving over 45 million users across 200+ countries and regions. Known for its reliability and user-first approach, the platform combines advanced technology, deep liquidity, and strong security safeguards to deliver a seamless trading experience. KuCoin provides access to 1,500+ digital assets through a broad product suite and remains committed to building transparent, compliant, and user-centric digital asset infrastructure for the future of finance, backed by SOC 2 Type II, ISO/IEC 27001:2022, and ISO/IEC 27701:2019 Certifications. In recent years, we have built a strong global compliance foundation, marked by key milestones including AUSTRAC registration in Australia, a MiCA license in Europe, and regulatory progress in other markets.

Learn more at www.kucoin.com.

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Odisha T20 League Set for Exciting Return as Six Teams Complete Squads

Bhubaneswar, Sep 7: The Odisha T20 League 2026, CM Trophy is ready for its second season, with all six franchises finalising their squads through the player draft held on Sunday.

The tournament will be played from September 20 to 29 at Barabati Stadium in Cuttack. Former India cricketers Suresh Raina and Debasis Mohanty have been named brand ambassadors of the league.

The six teams taking part are Bhubaneswar Tigers, Puri Titans, Keonjhar Miners, Rourkela Superstars, Sambalpur Warriors and defending champions Cuttack Panthers.

The player draft has given teams an opportunity to build their squads for the new season, while also creating a platform for young cricketers from Odisha to showcase their talent.

OCA Honorary Secretary Sanjay Behera said the growing interest from franchise owners and investors is encouraging for the league. He also stressed the importance of providing local players with opportunities to gain experience and progress to higher levels of cricket.

The association expects the second edition to further strengthen the league and provide more exposure to emerging players across the state.

With the squads now finalised, the teams will begin preparations for the tournament. Defending champions Cuttack Panthers will look to retain their title, while the other five franchises will aim to challenge them for the trophy.

The upcoming season is expected to bring competitive T20 cricket to Barabati Stadium and give Odisha’s young players another opportunity to make their mark.

Kirby India Breaks Ground on Fourth PEB Manufacturing Facility in Tamil Nadu

TRICHY, India, Sept. 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Kirby Building Systems & Structures India Pvt. Ltd., a subsidiary of Alghanim Industries and a leading provider of pre-engineered steel buildings (PEB) and structural steel solutions, today marked a significant milestone in its growth in India with the groundbreaking of its fourth manufacturing facility in Manapparai, near Trichy, Tamil Nadu.

The state-of-the-art facility will have an annual manufacturing capacity of 100,000 metric tonnes and will be developed across approximately 33.2 acres, with commercial operations expected to commence by mid-2027.

Once operational, the facility will increase Kirby India’s total annual manufacturing capacity from 300,000 metric tonnes to 400,000 metric tonnes, strengthening the company’s ability to serve customers across Southern India and other key markets.

Commenting on the investment, Sir Kutayba Y. Alghanim, Executive Chairman of Alghanim Industries, said: “Over the past 50 years, Kirby has grown under Alghanim Industries from an ambitious steel-building business into a trusted global partner. India has played an pivotal role in that journey for more than 26 years. This new investment reflects our continued confidence in the country’s long-term industrial development and our commitment to contributing meaningfully to its growth.”

The groundbreaking ceremony was attended by Waleed K. Alghanim, Chief Executive Officer of Kirby International; Nizar Shawwa, Chief Operating Officer of Kirby International; James Minato, Vice President, Middle East and Africa; and P. V. Mohan, Managing Director of Kirby India. They were joined by senior leaders from Alghanim Industries and Kirby India, project consultants, civil contractors, government representatives and members of Kirby’s Southern Region team.

Waleed K. Alghanim, Chief Executive Officer of Kirby International, said: “As Kirby marks 50 years as part of Alghanim Industries, we are looking ahead to ‘The Next 50’ with confidence and ambition. This investment is an important part of that future, expanding our capacity, strengthening our presence in Southern India and bringing us closer to customers in one of the country’s most dynamic industrial regions.”

P. V. Mohan, Managing Director of Kirby India, said: “Building on more than 26 years of operations in India, the new Tamil Nadu facility marks an important step in Kirby India’s growth. It will allow us to serve customers across Southern India with greater speed and flexibility while bringing advanced manufacturing capabilities closer to the markets we serve.”

Kirby India continues to invest in advanced engineering, automation, digital technologies and manufacturing capabilities to meet the evolving requirements of India’s industrial and infrastructure sectors.

The Tamil Nadu facility will complement Kirby India’s existing manufacturing network and enhance its ability to deliver high-quality, engineered and scalable steel-building solutions with greater speed, reliability and consistency.

The groundbreaking represents more than an expansion of manufacturing capacity. It marks another step in Kirby India’s evolution from a PEB manufacturer into a broader engineering and structural steel solutions partner, supporting India’s transition towards advanced manufacturing and next-generation infrastructure.

About Kirby Building Systems

Kirby Building Systems, a subsidiary of Alghanim Industries, is a global leader in the design, manufacture and construction of pre-engineered steel building systems and structural steel solutions.

Kirby has operated in India for more than 26 years, supported by over 25 sales offices and more than 150 certified builders. Its three existing manufacturing facilities are located in Hyderabad, Haridwar and Halol, Gujarat. The new facility in Manapparai, Tamil Nadu, will become Kirby’s fourth manufacturing facility in India.

Kirby provides engineered building solutions for industrial, manufacturing, commercial, warehousing, logistics and heavy structural applications. The company has completed more than 45,000 buildings in India, representing a total built-up area of approximately 50 million square metres.

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