11, Aug 2026
Malaysia Airlines’ MHsports Challenge Offers an Exclusive Opportunity to Ride Alongside Dato’ Azizulhasni Awang in Melbourne
Five cyclists will win an all-expenses-paid trip featuring an exclusive velodrome experience and coastal ride with “The Pocket Rocketman”
KLIA, Aug 11 – Malaysia Airlines has launched the “Ride Together, Fly Together” Challenge, giving cyclists, fitness enthusiasts and sporting communities the opportunity to win an all-expenses-paid cycling experience in Melbourne with MHsports Ambassador and Malaysian track cycling champion, Dato’ Azizulhasni Awang (known fondly as The Pocket Rocketman), fresh from his recent gold medal victory at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games.
The challenge invites participants to complete a 6.5-kilometre ride on the global fitness platform Strava from 7 to 28 August 2026 for a chance to be one of the five lucky winners. No flight booking or purchase is required to participate.
The five winners will travel to Melbourne for an exclusive cycling programme where they will gain behind-the-scenes access to elite track cycling at the Joe Ciavola Velodrome (DISC Velodrome), including a training observation session, velodrome tour, equipment and technology showcase, WattBike sprint challenge, and a meet-and-greet with the cycling champion. The experience culminates in a 60.7-kilometre coastal ride alongside Dato’ Azizulhasni from St Kilda to Mount Martha, taking participants along the scenic Port Phillip Bay coastline.
Bryan Foong, Chief Executive Officer of Airline Business from Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG), said, “MHsports was created to make travel more accessible and convenient for athletes, sporting teams and active communities, whether they are traveling to compete, train or pursue the sport they love. Through this initiative, we hope to inspire more people to stay active while demonstrating how Malaysia Airlines can support their sporting journeys beyond the destination. Together with Dato’ Azizulhasni Awang, we are giving aspiring cyclists an opportunity to ride alongside one of Malaysia’s greatest sporting icons and gain first-hand insight into the world of elite track cycling.”
Joining the challenge involves these simple steps*:
1. Join the official MHsports Challenge on Strava here.
2. Record at least 6.5 kilometres of eligible cycling activity during the challenge period.
· Participants who achieve this milestone will receive a unique promotional code for 15% off their next flight on Malaysia Airlines.
3. Submit your details and a screenshot of your achievement via the dedicated MHsports challenge campaign page for a chance to become one of the five winners.
· Verified participants will also receive a separate new promotional code for 10% off eligible flights which can be used for future purchases.
Beyond the experience, Melbourne rewards travellers with its renowned coffee culture, art-filled laneways and vibrant urban experiences. Malaysia Airlines connects Kuala Lumpur to Melbourne through its extensive Australia and New Zealand network, where travellers can experience one of the youngest fleets serving the region with the airline’s flagship A330neo.
Malaysia Airlines is also offering promotional fares across its network, available for booking from now until 30 October 2026, for travel until 30 November 2026.
Designed for sporting communities, MHsports is Malaysia Airlines’ curated travel offering that provides flexible travel dates, an additional 10kg baggage allowance, complimentary pre-selected seating and advance check-in. Travellers can also pre-book seats and add passengers up to 24 hours before ticket issuance, making it easier to manage team arrangements and accommodate last-minute changes.
*Terms and conditions apply. Refer to the campaign page for more details.
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11, Aug 2026
Reap Goes Live on Hyperliquid with USDC funding capabilities
Clients can now move USDC more efficiently and manage balances on the Hyperliquid network.
HONG KONG, Aug. 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Reap, a global financial technology company that enables financial connectivity and access for businesses worldwide through stablecoin-enabled infrastructure, today announced support for USDC funding via Hyperliquid. Clients can now generate a Hyperliquid wallet address within Reap and send USDC on the Hyperliquid network to fund their cards and payments balances.
In May 2026, Hyperliquid phased out its native stablecoin, with Circle expanding its infrastructure role across the network. USDC is now the dominant collateral asset on Hyperliquid, and stablecoin supply on the platform has nearly doubled year-over-year, reaching a record $7.04 billion in early June 2026, up almost 20% in a single month.
As USDC cements itself as the anchor stablecoin of one of the largest on-chain trading venues, a growing number of businesses already hold or transact in USDC on Hyperliquid as part of their treasury activity. Until now, moving that USDC into a Reap balance meant routing it through an intermediary exchange or wallet. A direct funding rail removes that extra step, letting clients put Hyperliquid-based USDC to work in their cards and payment balances. This launch also expands Reap’s own network coverage for stablecoin funding, with Hyperliquid joining Ethereum, Tron, and Polygon as supported networks for on-chain USDC deposits.
For businesses that already keep working capital on Hyperliquid, this adds a direct path to convert on-chain USDC into operating balances, without routing funds through an intermediary exchange or wallet. That can reduce settlement time and operational overhead, improve liquidity management between trading and treasury activity and day-to-day spend, and support smoother reconciliation by keeping funding flows on a single, supported rail. The addition of Hyperliquid gives clients another stablecoin funding rail, reducing friction for businesses that already hold or transact in USDC on Hyperliquid, and makes it easier for clients to fund their cards and payments balances directly.
“With Hyperliquid now supported in Reap, clients now have a more direct bridge between where they already hold USDC on-chain and where they need to deploy it in day-to-day operations. We are excited to build a simpler, faster path for treasury teams to move value from on-chain liquidity into the balances they use to run their businesses.” said Harris Leow, Head of Product, Reap.
Reap is also exploring additional ways to expand the utility of Hyperliquid across a broader suite of products and solutions over time, from making it easier for clients to fund and deploy USDC held on Hyperliquid, to unlocking more seamless ways to move value between on-chain liquidity and real-world spend. By deepening this integration, Reap aims to create more flexibility for clients while supporting greater real-world utility for stablecoins on Hyperliquid.
About Reap
Reap is a global financial technology company that enables financial connectivity and access for businesses worldwide through stablecoin-native infrastructure. We transform the financial landscape through more efficient money movement by merging traditional finance with digital assets, bridging disparate economies and connecting key financial markets.
Reap was an early leader in Asia to incorporate stablecoins into our solutions. In 2025, Reap processed billions in stablecoin-funded transaction flows. From stablecoin-enabled corporate cards to cross-border payments, we streamline financial operations and empower companies to scale with our integrated business accounts and embedded finance solutions.
Founded and headquartered in Hong Kong, Reap employs 300 people worldwide.
More information about Reap can be found at reap.global.
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11, Aug 2026
DeTect Awarded Contract to Supply MERLIN™ True3D® Bird Detection Radar to the Soekarno-Hatta Airport in Jakarta
The bird radar flight safety system will enhance the airport’s wildlife control program and provide real-time hazard risk alerts to air traffic control and airfield operations.
PANAMA CITY, Fla., Aug. 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — DeTect, Inc. has been awarded the contract to supply its MERLIN 7360 True3D Bird Detection Radar (BDR) to the Soekarno-Hatta Airport in Jakarta. MERLIN is the most advanced and widely used bird radar system with over 600 BDRs worldwide in aviation safety and bird protection applications. The MERLIN technology was originally developed for and is currently used by the U.S. Air Force and NASA for detection and alerting of hazardous bird and drone activity on an around airfields, with systems currently used by commercial airports in Canada, the EU, the Middle East, Africa and Asia.
The Jakarta system will include 7360 True3D radars at the ends of each of its two runways to provide full 3D 360-degree airfield and surrounding airspace, with automatic display and alerting of high-risk bird activity via monitors in the airport bird control team vehicles and at airfield operations and in the control tower. The system will be manufactured in the US, and the project will be managed by DeTect’s APAC Regional office in South Korea. DeTect’s CEO, Gary Andrews, said of this order, “We are gratified to have been selected by InJourney Airports to supply and support DeTect’s bird radar system technology at Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK), one of Southeast Asia’s busiest airports.”
ABOUT DETECT INC:
DeTect is a fully integrated radar company founded in 2003 with research, engineering and manufacturing facilities and offices worldwide. DeTect products include MERLIN™ BDR, HARRIER™ Security and Surveillance Radars, DroneWatcher™ Counter- UAS systems, MERLIN Bird Monitoring and Mitigation Systems, HARRIER Aircraft Detection Lighting Systems, and HARRIER Beyond Visual Line-of-Sight radars. Since 2003, DeTect has manufactured and commissioned over 1100 radar systems in the US, Canada, the UK, Europe, Africa, Asia and Australia and New Zealand.
Reference sites: https://detect-inc.com/
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11, Aug 2026
Haier India Elevates Premium Laundry Experiences with the Launch of the F17 WM Featuring India’s Only Tilted Touch Screen with AI Wash
Aug 11: Haier Appliances India, the No.1 global major appliances brand for 17 consecutive years, has taken a significant step forward in reimagining laundry care with the launch of its next-generation F17 Washing Machine series featuring India’s Only Tilted Touch Screen with AI Wash. Designed to bring greater comfort and accessibility to everyday laundry, the innovative display adjusts to three viewing angles – 15 degrees, 20 degrees and 25 degrees, enabling easy viewing and operation without the need to bend down, offering added convenience for users across age groups and heights. The F17 series combines AI powered washing program, advanced hygiene technologies, intelligent automation, and AI-powered functionalities to deliver a seamless, elevated, and future-ready laundry experience for modern Indian homes.
Positioned as a breakthrough in smart home laundry solutions, the Haier F17 features “AI Wash”, which intelligently analyzes each laundry load and automatically recommends the optimal washing program based on the fabric type, load weight, and stain profile. Whether it’s milk, mud, coffee, sweat, or other common stains, the washing machine selects a tailored wash cycle to ensure effective and efficient cleaning. By eliminating the guesswork of choosing the right settings, AI Wash delivers consistent cleaning performance while simplifying the laundry experience with greater ease, convenience, and intelligent automation.
It further introduces Essence Wash technology, which pre-mixes detergent into an active solution to activate its cleaning power, then spray directly onto fabric for more efficient cleaning, followed by fresh water and centrifugal rinsing to help eliminate foam residue. For targeted stain care, the F17 offers a dedicated Stain removal Wash with 24 specialized modes designed for sweat, coffee, milk, mud, oil stains and a lot more. With a single touch, it adjusts wash parameters to help effectively remove stains and restore garments. The machine also includes a Steam Wash function, where high temperature steam helps eliminate bacteria and mites embedded deep within fabrics.
Commenting on the launch, Mr. NS Satish, CEO, Haier Appliances India said, “With the Haier F17 washing machine series, we wanted to challenge conventional washing machine design by focusing not just on technology, but on how consumers physically interact with products every day. The Smart Flip TFT Screen reflects this approach. Something as simple as eliminating the need to bend down can significantly improve the consumer experience, yet it has remained largely unaddressed within the category. For us, this launch is not about adding more features but about making technology feel more natural, effortless and relevant to modern lifestyles. As the category continues to evolve, we believe intelligent design and meaningful innovation will define the next phase of premiumization in home appliances.”
The Haier Appliances India F17 Washing Machine series reflects a shift in how laundry appliances are being designed for Indian homes, more intelligent, more practical and more attuned to daily use. With this launch, Haier reinforces its commitment to building solutions that combine meaningful innovation with real consumer needs and modern household lifestyles.
Haier F17Washing Machine Series: Top Features and Specifications:
India’s Only Tilted Touch Screen with AI Wash.
A premium TFT interface designed for maximum ease of use. The Smart Flip Screen offers three adjustable viewing angles (15°, 20°, and 25°), ensuring comfortable visibility and intuitive control from any position.
AI Wash Intelligence
The AI Wash feature intelligently analyses each laundry load and automatically recommends the optimal washing program based on the fabric type, load weight, ensure effective and efficient cleaning. By eliminating the guesswork of choosing the right settings, AI Wash delivers consistent cleaning performance while simplifying the laundry experience with greater ease, convenience, and intelligent automation.
Essence Wash
Essence Wash technology pre-mixes detergent into an active solution to enhance its cleaning power before spraying it directly onto fabrics for deeper and more efficient cleaning. Fresh water and centrifugal rinsing further help eliminate foam residue while ensuring better fabric care.
Smart Dosing
The Smart Dosing system automatically determines and dispenses the required detergent quantity basis the laundry load, helping reduce detergent wastage while ensuring effective and efficient wash performance.
Washer & Dryer with Personalised Drying Control
The Haier F17 Washer Dryer seamlessly combines washing and drying in a single appliance, offering an all-weather laundry solution for modern households. Designed for everyday convenience, it eliminates the need to transfer clothes between separate machines, making laundry more efficient and hassle-free, especially during monsoons, winters, and humid weather. Through its dedicated dryer selection window, users can personalise the drying cycle by selecting the appropriate setting based on the fabric type and load weight. Whether it’s delicate garments, everyday wear, or heavier fabrics, the F17 optimises drying performance to deliver clean, dry, and ready-to-wear clothes while helping prevent over-drying and ensuring better fabric care. By combining intelligent drying with seamless wash-and-dry functionality, the F17 saves space, reduces everyday laundry effort, and offers greater convenience with every cycle.
Stain Removal Wash
A specialised wash system designed to target everyday Indian stains such as food spills, sweat, mud, and beverages. The machine intelligently applies tailored cleaning cycles for each stain type, ensuring deep and effective stain removal.
Steam Wash Technology
High-temperature steam penetrates fabrics to eliminate bacteria and mites, enhancing hygiene while maintaining fabric softness. Ideal for deep sanitisation of everyday clothing and delicate garments.
525 mm Super Drum
The large 525 mm Super Drum ensures maximum capacity with improved water flow and fabric movement. Its design reduces tangling and enhances wash efficiency, making it suitable for bulky Indian laundry loads.
Direct Motion Motor (DM Motor)
A beltless motor system that delivers quieter, smoother, and more durable performance. It reduces vibration and enhances energy efficiency while ensuring long-term reliability.
Dual Spray System
Dual Spray technology rinses the drum, door, and gasket post-wash to eliminate detergent residue, prevent mold build-up, and improve overall hygiene inside the machine.
Anti-Bacteria Treatment
An advanced hygiene system that helps maintain a cleaner washing environment, ensuring clothes come out fresher and more hygienically washed.
Wi-Fi Connectivity
Smart connectivity allows users to control and monitor wash cycles remotely, offering convenience and flexibility through connected home integration.
Haier F17 Washing Machine: Price, availability, and warranty
The Haier F17 Washer & Dryer is available in a 12 KG capacity. It comes with a 4-year comprehensive warranty and 12 years on the motor. the model is currently available at retail outlets across India as well as on the Haier India Website (https://shop.haierindia.com/)
11, Aug 2026
MiTAC Computing Technology USA Corporation Announces Grand Opening of Expanded Newark Office to Drive U.S. Infrastructure Growth
NEWARK, Calif., Aug. 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — MiTAC Computing Technology Corporation, a global leader in high-performance, energy-efficient server solutions and a subsidiary of MiTAC Holdings Corporation (TWSE:3706), announced the grand opening of its expanded Newark, California operations facility for MiTAC Computing Technology USA Corporation. The strategic expansion reinforces MiTAC’s investment in North American technology infrastructure, customer co-innovation, and long-term enterprise growth.
The upgraded facility strengthens MiTAC’s operational scale and engineering capabilities across four core centers of excellence:
- New Product Introduction (NPI) Unit: Purpose-built for advanced air- and liquid-cooling rack-scale architectures, enabling rapid prototype production and remote customer testing.
- Engineering Lab: Delivers comprehensive, end-to-end hardware and software system validation for enterprise AI and cloud workloads.
- Customer Experience Center (CEC): Connects hyperscale and enterprise clients directly with MiTAC’s latest full-stack, server-to-cluster infrastructure.
- Service Center: Provides dedicated post-deployment technical support, lifecycle management, and field services.
“This new facility reflects MiTAC’s ongoing commitment to deepening our footprint alongside our U.S. customers and ecosystem partners,” said Raymond Huang, General Manager of MiTAC Computing Technology USA Corporation. “With this expansion, we directly deliver localized engineering, testing, validation, and failure analysis (FA) to strengthen our U.S. sales and manufacturing operations. By pairing localized support with our advanced manufacturing heritage, this expansion establishes a collaborative hub to accelerate time-to-market for next-generation data center infrastructure. We look forward to the opportunities it will create for regional innovation and partnership.”
The opening ceremony brought together civic leaders, key customers, strategic industry partners, and community representatives for an official ribbon-cutting, executive networking, guided facility tours, and interactive demonstrations showcasing MiTAC’s end-to-end systems engineering capabilities.
MiTAC was honored to welcome Newark Mayor Michael Hannon—who delivered remarks and presented a certificate on behalf of the city—alongside Newark City Council Member Eve Marie Little, City Manager David Benoun, Community Development Director Steven Turner, Deputy Economic Development Director Angela Tsui, and Lily Mei Newark Chamber of Commerce CEO.
MiTAC Computing Technology USA Corporation extends its sincere gratitude to Mayor Hannon, our distinguished city guests, valued customers, strategic partners, and event sponsors—AMD, Micron, SanDisk, TDS, and D&H—for their support and shared commitment to driving innovation across the AI landscape.
About MiTAC Computing Technology USA Corporation
MiTAC Computing Technology Corp., a subsidiary of MiTAC Holdings Corporation (TWSE:3706), delivers comprehensive, energy-efficient server solutions backed by industry expertise dating back to the 1990s. Specializing in AI, HPC, cloud, and edge computing, MiTAC Computing employs rigorous methodologies to ensure uncompromising quality—across barebones, systems, rack-scale architectures, and cluster-level deployments—fully achieving performance and integration.
MiTAC Computing Technology USA Corporation is dedicated to delivering innovation, performance, and dedicated service to customers and partners across North America.
MiTAC Computing Technology Corporation website: https://www.mitaccomputing.com/
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11, Aug 2026
Manulife Appoints Jeremy Young as Chief Distribution Officer, International Brokerage, Global High-Net-Worth to Advance Growth Strategy Across Key Markets
HONG KONG, Aug. 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Manulife announced the appointment of Jeremy Young as Chief Distribution Officer, International Brokerage, Global High-Net-Worth, effective immediately.
Mr Young has served as Interim Chief Distribution Officer since March, providing strong leadership while advancing Manulife’s distribution strategy and deepening broker engagement across key markets. In his new role, he will be responsible for leading Manulife’s International Brokerage business globally, driving growth across Hong Kong, Singapore, the Middle East and other markets, and further strengthening broker partnerships and distribution capabilities.
“We are delighted to welcome Jeremy to this important role,” said Bonnie Qiu, CEO, Global High- Net-Worth and Chief Partnership Distribution Officer, Manulife Asia. “GHNW remains a core pillar of Manulife’s strategy, and we will continue investing in our capabilities, products and partnerships to help meet the evolving needs of high-net-worth clients. Jeremy’s leadership will enhance our ability to serve this market and capture the significant opportunities ahead.”
Mr Young brings more than 20 years of insurance leadership experience across distribution, sales, marketing, product strategy and customer experience. Before joining Manulife, he was Chief Commercial Officer, Global, at Transamerica Life Bermuda. He previously held senior leadership roles with Sun Life, AIA and Sovereign.
The appointment reinforces Manulife’s commitment to strengthening its Global High-Net-Worth platform and serving the evolving needs of high-net-worth clients across Asia, the Middle East and other international markets. With his deep industry expertise, international perspective and strong commercial leadership, Mr Young is well positioned to lead Manulife’s International Brokerage business into its next chapter.
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About Manulife
Manulife Financial Corporation is a leading international financial services provider, headquartered in Toronto, Canada. Anchored in our ambition to be the number one choice for customers, we operate as Manulife across Canada and Asia, and primarily as John Hancock in the United States, providing financial advice, insurance and health solutions for individuals, groups and businesses. Through Manulife Wealth & Asset Management, we offer global investment solutions, financial advice, and retirement plan services to individuals, institutions, and retirement plan members worldwide. At the end of 2025, we had more than 37,000 employees, over 106,000 agents, and thousands of distribution partners, serving over 37 million customers with operations across 25 markets globally. We trade as ‘MFC’ on the Toronto, New York, and Philippine stock exchanges, and under ‘945’ on the Hong Kong stock exchange. Not all offerings are available in all jurisdictions. For additional information, please visit manulife.com.
11, Aug 2026
Zydus launches REVAHALE, India’s first once-daily nebulised LAMA for COPD
Ahmedabad, Aug 11: Zydus Lifesciences Limited, (including its subsidiaries and affiliates), an innovation-driven global lifesciences company, launched REVAHALE™ (Revefenacin), India’s first once–daily nebulised Long-Acting Muscarinic Antagonist (LAMA) indicated for the maintenance treatment of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD).
REVAHALETM is the first and only LAMA available in India that combines once–daily dosing with nebulized administration, offering a new treatment option for COPD patients who require nebulised therapy. Designed to provide sustained 24-hour bronchodilation with a single daily dose, REVAHALETM addresses important challenges associated with inhaler-dependent therapies, particularly among elderly patients and those with severe respiratory impairment.
COPD remains a significant public health challenge in India and is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality. While inhaled bronchodilator therapies have transformed disease management, many patients continue to experience difficulties using handheld inhalers, cognitive limitations, severe breathlessness, or an inability to generate sufficient inspiratory effort for effective drug delivery.
REVAHALETM has been developed to address these unmet needs through a convenient nebulised delivery platform that reduces dependence on inhalation technique and inspiratory flow. The therapy is compatible with standard jet nebulisers, providing flexibility and ease of use for patients and caregivers.
Revefenacin is designed to deliver sustained bronchodilation over 24 hours through once–daily administration. Clinical studies have demonstrated significant and sustained improvements in lung function in patients with moderate to very severe COPD, while maintaining a favourable safety profile. Its lung-selective design is intended to maximise bronchodilatory effects in the airways while minimising systemic exposure. By combining once–daily administration, compatibility with standard jet nebulisers and sustained 24-hour bronchodilation, REVAHALETM offers a differentiated maintenance treatment option in COPD care.
11, Aug 2026
ERAM Holdings Appoints Alok Kumar as CEO to Lead Human Capital Management Business in India
NEW DELHI, Aug. 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — ERAM Holdings, a leading diversified conglomerate headquartered in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, is pleased to announce the appointment of Alok Kumar as Chief Executive Officer – ERAM HCM India.
With over 25 years of leadership experience across staffing, workforce management, executive search, skilling, and international talent mobility, Alok Kumar is widely recognised as one of the industry’s leading professionals. Prior to joining ERAM Holdings, Alok served as the Chief Executive Officer of NSDC International. Working under the aegis of the Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship, Government of India, he played a key role in advancing the Government’s vision of positioning India as a trusted global talent partner by creating structured international mobility pathways and strengthening partnerships across Europe, the Middle East, and the Asia-Pacific region.
As part of its long-term growth strategy, ERAM Holdings is significantly expanding its Human Capital Management (HCM) business across India and global markets. The Group aims to build a Tech enabled integrated platform offering staffing and workforce management, executive search, international talent mobility, recruitment process outsourcing (RPO), HR consulting, payroll solutions, and talent advisory services, serving clients across multiple industries and geographies.
In his new role, Alok Kumar will lead the strategic growth of ERAM’s Human Capital Management business, driving domestic and international expansion, developing global talent partnerships, and creating innovative workforce solutions that address the evolving needs of employers worldwide.
Welcoming Alok Kumar to the organisation, the COO of ERAM Holdings, Mr. Madhu Krishnan, said: “We are delighted to welcome Alok Kumar to the ERAM family. His exceptional leadership, deep understanding of the staffing, skilling, and workforce management ecosystem, and proven ability to build businesses at scale make him the ideal leader to drive our Human Capital Management vision. His global perspective and extensive experience in talent mobility will play a pivotal role as we strengthen ERAM’s position as a trusted partner for workforce and human capital solutions across India and international markets.”
Speaking on his appointment, Alok Kumar said: ” Human capital is becoming one of the most powerful engine of economic development globally, and ERAM is unique positioned to build an integrated platform connecting talent, employers, and opportunities across borders. I am thrilled to be a part of its growth journey and look forward to partnering with the leadership team to build a world-class Human Capital Management business that creates value for clients, empowers individuals, and drives sustainable economic growth.”
About ERAM Holdings:
Founded in the early 1990s and headquartered in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, ERAM Holdings is a globally diversified business conglomerate with operations spanning the Middle East, India, Europe, Africa, Southeast Asia, and North America. Over the past three decades, the organization has built a strong legacy across sectors including Oil & Gas, Engineering & Construction, Manufacturing, Industrial Services, Healthcare, Information Technology, Education, Travel & Tourism, and Human Capital Solutions. With a reputation for innovation, operational excellence, and trusted partnerships, ERAM Holdings continues to deliver sustainable value to clients across industries and geographies.
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11, Aug 2026
Stan Ventures Founder & CEO Pradeep Kumaar Rajarathinam Donates INR 2 Crore to Tamil Nadu Chief Minister’s Public Relief Fund
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, Aug 11: Pradeep Kumaar Rajarathinam, Founder & CEO of Stan Ventures, has contributed ₹2 crore to the Tamil Nadu Chief Minister’s Public Relief Fund, reaffirming his commitment to supporting public welfare initiatives and contributing to the well-being of communities across the state.
At the Chief Minister’s residence, Stan Ventures’ Founder & CEO, Pradeep Kumaar Rajarathinam, met the Hon’ble Chief Minister and presented a bank cheque of ₹2 crore as a donation to the Chief Minister’s Public Relief Fund.
For Pradeep Kumaar Rajarathinam, the gesture reflects his belief that business success comes with a responsibility to give back to society. The contribution is part of a larger CSR initiative aimed at supporting communities and public welfare efforts. Tamil Nadu has been an important part of his entrepreneurial journey, and he sees the initiative as a way to give back to the state and contribute to the welfare of its people.
Speaking about the contribution, Pradeep Kumaar Rajarathinam, Founder & CEO, Stan Ventures, said, “I have always believed that success carries a responsibility to give back. Tamil Nadu has provided an environment where businesses and entrepreneurs can grow, and I wanted to contribute towards the welfare of its people. Through this ₹2 crore contribution to the Chief Minister’s Public Relief Fund, I hope we can support the state’s efforts to help communities and individuals who need it most.”
For Stan Ventures and its leadership, the contribution represents an opportunity to support the state beyond the company’s business operations and contribute towards initiatives aimed at public welfare.
11, Aug 2026
Chroma integrates MXO oscilloscopes into ATS 8000 platform, rounding out its high-end power testing ecosystem
Aug 11:The MXO Series oscilloscopes from Rohde & Schwarz are now supported by Chroma’s Power Conversion Device Automated Test System Model 8000 (ATS 8000). This integration helps address increasingly complex testing requirements in high-power and high-channel-count applications, including power systems used in AI data center infrastructure. As a result, power electronics engineers using the ATS 8000 platform for automated testing and integration can benefit from the advanced capabilities of next-generation MXO oscilloscopes for real-time waveform capture.
The growth of AI infrastructure is driving power demand in data centers and related systems. This is pushing power supply vendors to develop higher-power and higher-density designs, including systems built for the latest HVDC (High-Voltage Direct Current) power architectures. Engineers power conversion devices and power supplies rely on automated test platforms such as Chroma’s ATS 8000 to carry out automated tasks including waveform capture, debugging and calibration during power system development.
The ATS 8000 is designed for automated testing of various power conversion devices and power supplies. Chroma has now added support for the MXO Series digital oscilloscopes from Rohde & Schwarz as one of several available hardware options that can be integrated into the system. In automated power testing applications, oscilloscopes play a critical role in capturing transient behavior and dynamic waveforms in real time.
High accuracy for high-voltage testing environments
Based on MXO-EP processing ASIC technology developed by Rohde & Schwarz, the next-generation MXO Series offers waveform capture rates of up to 4.5 million acquisitions per second. This helps reduce measurement blind spots and provides a more accurate real-time representation of the signal behavior. With advanced digital triggering, adjustable sensitivity and exceptionally low trigger jitter, the MXO can detect even very small signal anomalies with pixel-level trigger accuracy. In HD mode, the oscilloscopes support up to 18-bit resolution and input sensitivity as low as 0.5 mV/div.
High channel count for high-density power delivery
To meet the power demands of high-density power delivery in AI-driven data centers, a single power rack often needs to support multiple power modules, as well as battery backup units (BBU) and capacitor backup units (CBU) in series or parallel setups. These requirements can create complex measurement challenges involving more than eight channels. The MXO Series includes models with up to eight channels and supports multi-instrument synchronization through the Rohde & Schwarz ScopeSync architecture, allowing several instruments to operate in a primary-secondary setup with up to 24 synchronized channels. This capability supports debugging work and helps align manual checks with automated test results.
Flexible test platform for real-world applications and production line environments
Thanks to Chroma’s PowerPro 5 control software, engineers can adapt the test systems to specific use cases and run external programs written in C# or Python as part of the test flow. This makes it possible to add custom analysis steps, such as decoding control frames from serial communication buses or applying product-specific calibration routines, meeting engineers’ flexibility requirements in both real-world applications and production-line environments.
Evan Tsai, Product Manager for ATS 8000 Software Solutions from Chroma said: “Drawing on many years of experience in automated testing, we consider efficiency and flexibility to be extremely important in the AI-driven era. The addition of support for the Rohde & Schwarz MXO Series oscilloscopes expands the ATS 8000 platform in response to new demands in advanced power testing. Looking ahead, Chroma will continue to develop automated testing technologies that provide power supply manufacturers worldwide with more comprehensive, precise and reliable measurement solutions, jointly paving the way for highly efficient AI-driven energy systems.”
Jithu Abraham, Director Product Management Oscilloscopes at Rohde & Schwarz said: “Power electronics engineers developing complex power systems used in AI data center infrastructure need measurement tools that can capture fast signal behavior and support complex multi-channel setups. By adding our MXO Series to Chroma’s well-established ATS 8000 platform, these users can now access next-generation oscilloscope technology within their existing automated test workflows.”
