9, Sep 2026
CM Majhi Woos UAE Investors, Odisha Seeks Global Investment Partnerships
Abu Dhabi/Bhubaneswar, Sept. 9 (UDN): Odisha intensified its global investment push on Wednesday as Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi began a series of high-level meetings with leading UAE corporations, investment institutions and business groups, seeking partnerships across key industrial sectors.

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Leading an official state delegation, Majhi showcased Odisha’s growing industrial ecosystem and emerging business opportunities during the first day of the investment outreach, aimed at attracting foreign investment from the Gulf region.
Talks with Leading UAE Business Groups
One of the day’s key engagements was a roundtable meeting with representatives of the International Holding Company (IHC), one of the UAE’s major business conglomerates. The discussions explored investment prospects in Odisha and opportunities for long-term industrial collaboration with the group’s various business verticals.
The Chief Minister also interacted with members of the Indian Business and Professional Group (IBPG) in Abu Dhabi, highlighting Odisha’s expanding investment landscape and seeking to strengthen commercial ties between businesses in India and the UAE.

Petrochemicals and Strategic Investments in Focus
A significant meeting was held with Hazeem Sultan Al Suwaidi, Chief Executive Officer of Borouge, where discussions centred on potential collaboration in the petrochemicals sector and investment opportunities within Odisha.
The delegation also met senior representatives of prominent UAE investment institutions, presenting the state’s industrial capabilities, infrastructure development and sector-specific opportunities to prospective investors.

Odisha’s Local Products Reach Dubai
Beyond investment discussions, the Odisha delegation inaugurated a One District One Product (ODOP) showcase in Dubai, promoting the state’s traditional handicrafts, artisan products and locally manufactured goods in the international market.
The initiative is expected to create greater global visibility for Odisha’s indigenous products while opening new export opportunities for local entrepreneurs and artisans.

Strengthening Institutional Ties
The day’s engagements concluded with a meeting between the delegation and the Consul General of India in Dubai, where discussions focused on enhancing institutional cooperation, business partnerships and community-level engagement between Odisha and the UAE.
The UAE visit forms part of Odisha’s broader strategy to attract global investments, expand international trade opportunities and position the state as a competitive destination for industries across multiple sectors.
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9, Sep 2026
This Ganesh Chaturthi, Let Technology Bring Home Prosperity with Reliance Digital
Celebrate the festivities with discounts of up to ₹26,000 on leading bank cards and exchange bonuses of up to ₹10,000 across Reliance Digital and MyJio stores.
MUMBAI, India, Sept. 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Ganesh Chaturthi is a time when homes across India open their doors to new beginnings, guided by the blessings of Lord Ganesha, the remover of obstacles. It’s a season of hope, togetherness and fresh starts & and for many families, that often means welcoming something new into the home.
As the festivities begin, Reliance Digital wishes everyone a Ganesh Chaturthi filled with warmth, prosperity, and the blessings of new beginnings.
This year, Reliance Digital, India’s largest consumer electronics retailer invites people to celebrate the spirit of the festival with best offers. Whether it’s upgrading an old device or bringing home a long-awaited gadget, the brand is making the moment a little sweeter with instant discounts of up to ₹26,000 on leading bank cards, along with an exchange bonus of up to ₹10,000 (over and above the value of an old device).
The offers are available across Reliance Digital & MyJio stores. People can also shop online at www.reliancedigital.in or www.jiomart.com.
About Reliance Digital:
Reliance Digital is India’s largest electronics retailer, present in over 800 cities with more than 700+ large-format Reliance Digital stores and 900+ My Jio stores, serving customers in every corner of the country and making the latest technology accessible to all. With over 300 international and national brands and more than 5,000 products at the best prices, Reliance Digital offers the largest selection of models to help customers find the right technology for their lifestyle. The trained and well-informed staff at every store are always ready to guide customers through every detail of each product. Importantly, Reliance Digital provides after-sales service for all its products through Reliance resQ, the service arm of the retailer and India’s only ISO 9001-certified electronics service brand. Reliance resQ is available all week and is fully equipped to provide end-to-end solutions.
For ease of purchase, customers can visit any Reliance Digital store, shop online at www.reliancedigital.in or www.jiomart.com.
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9, Sep 2026
Reliance Digital’s #TakeTheFirstBite Returns with Reimagined “Mr. iSeek New Phone”
MUMBAI, India, Sept. 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Reliance Digital is bringing back its #TakeTheFirstBite campaign ahead of the upcoming Apple flagship launch, with a witty new creative that gives one of the world’s most famous apple moments a modern twist.
Reimagined, the creative features Sir Isaac Newton as “Mr. iSeek NewPhone,” seated beneath a tree and looking up in anticipation as history repeats itself. A playful nod to the iconic Newton story.
The thought behind #TakeTheFirstBite is simple: when something this eagerly awaited is about to drop, everyone wants to be among the first to get their hands on it. Through the creative, Reliance Digital builds anticipation around the wait itself, while creating an unmistakable visual connection to the product category, reinforcing Reliance Digital’s position as the first and the only destination to grab the most awaited Apple’s drop. The OOH is designed to make people stop, look twice and smile, using humour and cultural familiarity to turn the anticipation of the Apple launch into a story of its own.
More details on the launch will follow post 9th September, post 9:30p.m.
About Reliance Digital:
Reliance Digital is India’s largest electronics retailer, present in over 800 cities with more than 700+ large-format Reliance Digital stores and 900+ My Jio stores, serving customers in every corner of the country and making the latest technology accessible to all. With over 300 international and national brands and more than 5,000 products at the best prices, Reliance Digital offers the largest selection of models to help customers find the right technology for their lifestyle. The trained and well-informed staff at every store are always ready to guide customers through every detail of each product. Importantly, Reliance Digital provides after-sales service for all its products through Reliance resQ, the service arm of the retailer and India’s only ISO 9001-certified electronics service brand. Reliance resQ is available all week and is fully equipped to provide end-to-end solutions.
For ease of purchase, customers can visit any Reliance Digital store, shop online at www.reliancedigital.in or www.jiomart.com
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9, Sep 2026
Bybit AI Is Live: One Intelligent Conversational Layer to Redefine Financial Experience
Bybit democratizes access to enterprise-grade AI across trading, account management, and customer service
DUBAI, UAE, Sept. 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Bybit, the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, announced the official launch of Bybit AI, a conversational assistant that unifies the exchange’s core services, starting with trading and customer support, within a single chat interface inside the Bybit app.

Bybit AI lets users describe what they need in plain language. The assistant interprets user intent and executes the requested action on the user’s behalf, functioning as an intelligent co-pilot for everyday trading and account management.
Chat to Trade: A New Financial Experience
“Bybit AI is an important part of our roadmap for the New Financial Platform,” said Ben Zhou, Co-founder and CEO of Bybit. “We want to make it easier for users to access the financial services they need in one place. As we continue to develop Bybit AI, users will be able to use it to find and access a wider range of products and services on Bybit. The idea is simple: you tell Bybit AI what you want to do, and it helps you find the right products and services to get it done, like having a team of financial experts right in your pocket.”
Bybit AI replaces the fragmented experience of navigating web pages, menus and dashboards with a single, continuous conversation. Instead of hunting for the right tool for each task, from checking a portfolio balance to placing a trade to submitting a support ticket, users simply state their request in natural language and Bybit AI carries out the underlying action within the chat. Bybit built the product architecture on a clear principle: infrastructure should provide the underlying connections, while individual business lines plug into a single interface, so the exchange’s many services present themselves to users as one continuous assistant rather than a collection of disconnected products.
Bybit also revealed a roadmap to bring its services together through Open API, connecting trading, earn, loans, card and customer support in a more unified experience. “We are not looking to add another dashboard or bolt on another chatbot,” said Rockman Zhang, CTO at Bybit. “The goal is to make it easier for users to find what they need and take action in one place, with a simple interface that brings the right products and services together.”
In the initial rollout, Bybit AI is deployed for all users across two main modules:
- One AI assistant for all needs: Bybit AI will cover key features and essential features across Spot, Futures, and Options trading, Bybit Earn, Copy Trading, Trading Bot, Loan, P2P, Bybit Card, Spot X, access to the Rewards Hub, and notification and subscription management.
- Intelligent support: Bybit’s customer service gets an upgrade while retaining the human touch, with Bybit AI working alongside professional human agents to optimize user experience. Smarter customer support will be integrated directly into Bybit AI, ensuring customer queries are resolved faster, better, and more effectively.
To deploy Bybit AI, eligible users should first activate the feature, which will create a dedicated Bybit AI sub-account. Bybit approached its flagship AI system on a security-first architecture. The sub-account is isolated from the user’s main balance to avoid any potential AI risk, and unlocks instant onboarding with no API key or manual setup required.
Livestream: Bybit AI Demo
Ben Zhou, Co-founder and CEO of Bybit, will officially unveil Bybit AI and demonstrate the game-changing co-pilot on September 9, 2026 at 08:00AM UTC live on Bybit. To sign up for the livestream and see Bybit AI in action, viewers may visit: How it works: Bybit AI Livestream.
Bybit AI reflects Bybit’s ambition to position itself as a New Financial Platform built for the AI era, applying artificial intelligence not as an added feature but as the connective layer across trading, wealth management and everyday account activity. The launch marks an early step in a longer roadmap toward AI-native financial services, with Bybit positioning conversational intelligence as core infrastructure.
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9, Sep 2026
Hylenr Technologies Finds Rare-Earth Signatures, Opens New Technology Pathway Through Nuclear Fusion
HYDERABAD, India, Sept. 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Indian deep-tech company Hylenr Technologies has reported evidence of elemental formation, including rare-earth species, inside engineered Lattice structure systems — opening a radically different pathway toward nucleosynthesis and strategic-material production.
The findings are part of Hylenr Technologies’ work during the last 10-plus years on Nuclear Fusion technology based on Lattice confinement fusion and have also collaborated and validated with leading international research institutions.
A part of this work, titled ‘Nuclear Signatures in a Hydrogen-Loaded Ni–Pd Lattice Confinement System,’ was presented earlier this month at the 27th International Conference on Condensed Matter Nuclear Science (ICCF-27) at Niagara Falls, Canada.
From Nuclear Energy to Nucleosynthesis
Nucleosynthesis is the process by which atomic nuclei are transformed to create different elements.
In nature, this occurs inside stars, supernovae and other extreme astrophysical environments, where enormous temperatures, pressures and energy densities drive nuclear reactions.
On Earth, producing or transforming elements through nuclear processes typically requires large-scale nuclear reactors, particle accelerators or high-energy experimental infrastructure.
Hylenr Technologies’ results demonstrate a fundamentally different pathway for nuclear processes and nucleosynthesis within engineered solid materials. In hydrogen-loaded metal lattices, interactions between hydrogen, lattice defects, vacancies and the local electronic environment create highly confined conditions capable of enabling nuclear processes within the material itself.
This shifts the idea of element formation from enormous high-energy systems toward compact, engineered Nuclear energy.
Signatures of 32 Elements Detected
Across approximately two years of material-analysis work, Hylenr Technologies has detected signatures corresponding to 32 elements in post-operation samples, spanning light elements, heavy elements, noble gases Like Helium Neon and Argon. Furthermore, strategically important rare-earth species including Yttrium, and actinides including Uranium. Signatures are reported against pre-operation baseline characterisation of the same Catalyst material sample acting as control, and each is corroborated by more than one of the independent techniques below.
The observations have been studied using multiple independent analytical techniques, including:
- Energy-Dispersive X-ray Spectroscopy (EDX)
- X-ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy (XPS)
- Inductively Coupled Plasma Optical Emission Spectroscopy (ICP-OES)
- Wavelength-Dispersive X-ray Spectroscopy (WDX)
- Residual Gas Analysis (RGA)
Made, Not Mined
Rare-earth elements sit at the centre of many of the world’s most strategically important technologies.
They are critical to permanent magnets, electric vehicles, robotics, wind turbines, electronics, aerospace systems, defence platforms and advanced manufacturing.
“Yet their global supply chain remains highly concentrated, creating strategic dependence for countries seeking to scale clean energy, defence manufacturing and next-generation electronics,” stated Ram Ramaseshan, Co-founder and Board Member, Hylenr Technologies.
Hylenr Technologies’ work points toward an entirely different model: produce selected elements through engineered nucleosynthesis rather than extract them exclusively from geological deposits.
For India, this could create a new technological pathway toward critical-material sovereignty across defence, electronics, electric mobility, renewable energy, space and advanced manufacturing.
For the world, it raises the possibility that future access to strategic elements may depend not only on where they occur naturally, but on our ability to engineer the nuclear environments within materials to create them.
“What makes this finding exciting is the possibility of bringing together Nuclear Fusion Energy and Rare Earth materials within one engineered nuclear platform,” said Siddhartha Durairajan, Co-founder and Board Member of Hylenr Technologies.
“For thousands of years, access to an element has been determined by whether nature concentrated it somewhere in the Earth’s crust. We are working toward a very different future — one in which we can engineer the material environment required to create selected elements.”
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9, Sep 2026
ISCL Season2 Kicks Off with 32 Teams, 127 Matches, and a Bigger Vision for Indian Softball Cricket
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Kolkata, 09 September 2026: The Indian Softball Cricket League (ISCL) opened its second season today, unveiling a national competition nearly triple the size of its debut edition: 32 teams and 127 matches spanning the country. The announcement came at a press event in Bengaluru attended by cricketing icons, league officials, and the organization’s newest commercial partners.
“Two years ago, we were just trying to get people to take softball cricket seriously,” said Dr. Gangadhar Raju, Founder and President of ISCL and the Indian Softball Cricket Foundation (ISCF). “Now we have 32 teams and players from towns most people can’t find on a map. That’s the story of Season 2, it’s not about us anymore, it’s about how far the players have pushed this.”
Former India cricketer Harbhajan Singh, who joins fellow international Cricketer Suresh Raina as a Brand Ambassador for the new season, spoke about what drew him to the role. He spoke about the scale of opportunity the expanded format creates, telling the gathering that a bigger league means more young players get a chance at being seen. Something he said which is close to his heart.
The league also confirmed its broadcast and commercial lineup for the season. Sony Sports Network comes onboard a Official Broadcasting Partner, putting ISCL matches in front of a International/National television audience for the first time at this scale. Screenox joins as Official Screening Partner, showcasing ISCL in more than 1500 screens across the country. MyAsia comes in as a Strategy Partner, tasked with helping ISCL grow into a International League as well as a commercially robust sporting property.
“For us at Sony Sports Network, partnerships are about more than just putting a game on television. ISCL has a unique story because it comes from the grassroots and gives players an opportunity to showcase their talent on a bigger platform. With Season 2 growing significantly, we’re excited to be part of this journey and help take the sport to a much wider audience. We hope that our association with ISCL will bring greater visibility to the players, the teams and the game itself, while encouraging more young cricketers across the country to believe that there is a place for them in the sport,” said Kaushik Kalluri, AVP-Sony Sports.
B. H. Anil Kumar, a former IAS officer and Chairman ISCL Pvt Ltd, and Vice Chairman Sanjeev Singh both addressed the media on the league’s plans for professional growth and expansion into new regions. Noorul Ameen, representing MyAsia, laid out the strategic and commercial thinking behind the partnership, framing it as a long-term bet on softball cricket‘s growth in India rather than a one-season sponsorship.
Taken together, the expanded team count, the International/National broad cast tieup, and new partnerships mark ISCL‘s clearest step yet toward becoming a mainstream property in India’s crowded sporting calendar, one built, organizers say, on the same grassroots talent pipeline that got the league here in the first place.
9, Sep 2026
FPT Brings the Art of Marine Propulsion to the Cannes Yachting Festival
Sept 09: FPT, the Iveco Group company dedicated to the design, production, and sale of powertrains and solutions for on- and off-road vehicles, as well as marine and power generation applications, is ready to cause a sensation once again at the Cannes Yachting Festival alongside its official distributor Bimotor. The event is scheduled for September 8-13, 2026, in the beautiful city of the French Riviera.

Spread between Vieux Port and Port Canto, the Cannes Yachting Festival brings together the world’s most prestigious yachts and beautiful sailing vessels from one end of the legendary Croisette to the other, and it is an unmissable event for the most renowned operators, as well as being the ideal setting to present marine engines dedicated to the recreational segment.
FPT is indeed experiencing exponential growth in interest and customers in this very market area, thanks to the remarkable and world-renowned characteristics of its products: reliability, efficiency, torque density, and high power-to-weight ratio.
One of the emblems of this commercial success is the star of the stand (Palais 079, 32 NU): the N67 570 EVO presented for the first time with the exclusive top cover by Van Orton, the renowned Italian creative duo whose vibrant, impactful pop style is globally recognized. Launched at Agritechnica 2025, the partnership between FPT and Van Orton is now expanding to marine engines as well.
N67 570 EVO – Van Orton top cover limited edition
The new fruit of FPT’s collaboration with Van Orton is a striking engine cover, made by employing their peculiar, kaleidoscopic perspective to create a unique visual narrative, inspired by the groundbreaking Pop Art movement of artists such as Andy Warhol and Roy Lichtenstein. The result masterfully blends precision engineering with artistic vision, giving the usually “undercover” FPT engines one more reason to be admired.
N67 570 EVO – Best-in-class performance in its power range
With its 6.7-liter displacement, the N67 570 EVO marine engine generates up to 419 kW, delivering maximum torque at low RPMs and rapid load response, setting performance benchmarks in its category. Purpose-built for marine applications, its architecture features engine and turbocharging cooling systems tailored specifically for maritime operations. To simplify installation, key components – including the oil cooler, oil pump, water pump, and blow-by system – are fully integrated into the engine design. Maintenance is made straightforward via advanced diagnostics, while extended oil and filter service intervals of up to 300 hours significantly reduce downtime.

N67 570 EVO – Technical Specifications
Cylinder layout: 6L
Turbocharger: TCA
Displacement [liters]: 6.7
Injection system: Common Rail
Max power [hp @ rpm]: 570 @ 3000
Dry weight [kg]: 721
Full specifications are available
on the FPT website.
FPT has had a presence in the marine propulsion market since 1965, offering a complete range of class-leading engines with displacements from 3 to 15.9 liters, and rated engine power of between 85 and 1,000 hp, while the specific yacht lineup ranges from 230 to 1,000 hp. Designed to power vessels from 8 to 24 meters, FPT’s range of marine engines meets the requirements of a wide range of boat types, from pleasure boats to light-, medium- and heavy-duty vessels.
Every day in Italy, two new boats powered by FPT marine engines are launched. The presence of over 200 service points in the Mediterranean area is a strong guarantee of continuous support and a prompt response to any issues.
FPT is a brand of Iveco Group N.V. (EXM: IVG), dedicated to the design, production, and sale of powertrains and solutions for on- and off-road vehicles, as well as marine and power generation applications. Over 8,000 people across ten production sites and ten R&D centers work for FPT all around the world. Active in nearly 100 different countries, its global sales and its Customer Service department supports all Brand customers. The extensive product offering includes six engine ranges with power outputs from 30 hp to over 1,000 hp, transmissions with torque up to 500 Nm, and front and rear axles from 2.45 to 32 tonne GAW (Gross Axle Weight). FPT offers the most complete line-up of natural gas engines for industrial applications on the market, with power outputs ranging from 50 to 520 hp. A dedicated ePowertrain division is accelerating the path towards net zero-emissions mobility, with electric drivelines, battery packs, and battery management systems. This extensive offering, and its strong focus on R&D, makes FPT a world leader in industrial powertrains and solutions. For more information, visit www.fptindustrial.com.
9, Sep 2026
Honasa Consumer Limited Elevates Nishchay Bahl as Chief Business Officer – Offline
Gurugram, Sep 09: Honasa Consumer Limited, India’s beauty and personal care company, today announced the elevation of Nishchay Bahl to Chief Business Officer – Offline. In his new role, Bahl will lead the company’s offline business across General Trade, Modern Trade and other channels, with a mandate to accelerate growth, expand distribution and strengthen the presence of Honasa’s brands across markets and categories.
Bahl takes on the role after serving as Senior Vice President – Offline Revenue for close to three years, where he played a key role in scaling Honasa’s offline presence, strengthening relationships with trade partners and expanding distribution across markets. He has also been closely involved in Project Neev, an initiative focused on strengthening Honasa’s General Trade business through sharper market execution, stronger partner engagement and a renewed focus on distribution.
Commenting on the elevation, Varun Alagh, Co-founder & CEO, Honasa Consumer Limited, said,
“At Honasa, we believe in building leaders from within and giving people the opportunity to grow with the business. Nishchay has demonstrated strong leadership in transforming and scaling our offline business, while building the capabilities and partnerships required to support the next phase of growth. His ability to combine strategic thinking with strong execution, along with his understanding of our brands, consumers and trade ecosystem, has been instrumental in this journey. As we look to further strengthen our offline presence and scale our brands across India, I am confident that Nishchay will continue to create meaningful impact in this larger role.”
Speaking on his elevation, Nishchay Bahl, Chief Business Officer – Offline, Honasa Consumer Limited, said,
“The last three years have been an exciting and transformative phase for Honasa’s offline business. We have worked closely with our teams and partners to strengthen the fundamentals of General Trade and Modern Trade, rebuild our distribution network and create a stronger foundation for growth. Project Neev has been an important part of this journey, helping us strengthen our partnerships and build a stronger General Trade base. Going forward, our focus will be on building on these foundations to gain share across categories, strengthen our distribution footprint and improve the availability and visibility of our brands across markets. With our brands reaching consumers across the country, there is an opportunity to deepen our presence in priority markets, improve outlet productivity and strengthen our positions across General Trade, Modern Trade and other channels. I look forward to working with our teams and partners to translate this opportunity into sustained, profitable growth.”
Bahl brings over 17 years of experience across FMCG and consumer businesses, with expertise spanning sales, commercial strategy, go-to-market execution, General Trade, Modern Trade, eCommerce and business development. Prior to joining Honasa, he served as Chief Business Officer – Offline at The Good Glamm Group. Earlier, at Reckitt, he served as E-commerce Director – South Asia, leading the company’s eCommerce agenda across the region. He has also held leadership positions at Reckitt and Britannia Industries, managing multiple channels across diverse consumer categories, including General Trade, Modern Trade, eCommerce and key accounts.
An alumnus of the Indian School of Business, Hyderabad, and St. Stephen’s College, Delhi, Bahl’s experience spans multiple consumer categories and channels, with a strong focus on distribution, channel strategy and commercial execution.
9, Sep 2026
AAEON Release Micro-ATX Duo with Intel Core Ultra Desktop Processors
The MAX-Q870A and MAX-H810A showcase AAEON’s agile approach to supporting diverse market needs.

Taipei, Taiwan – Sept 9: AAEON (Stock Code: 6579), announced the release of two new Micro-ATX industrial motherboards featuring Intel® Core™ Ultra 200S Series Processors (formerly Arrow Lake-S), the MAX-Q870A and MAX-H810A.
The two boards are compatible with a range of Arrow Lake-S CPUs, with the MAX-Q870A supporting up to 125W SKUs and the MAX-H810A supporting up to 65W SKUs. This difference reflects the market positioning of the two boards, with the former marketed for advanced AI and machine vision use and the latter for more cost-efficient industrial automation and HMI applications.
The MAX-Q870A provides four CU/U-DIMM slots for up to 256GB DDR5, with storage options including two M.2 M-Key slots with NVMe support and two SATA 6Gb/s ports with RAID 0, 1, 5 support. The board also provides simultaneous support for four PCIe devices through one PCIe Gen 5 x16, two PCIe Gen 4 x4, and one PCIe Gen 4 x1 slot. For both Wi-Fi and 5G module support, the board offers an M.2 E-Key slot with CNVi support and M.2 B-Key slot.
The board’s rear I/O features three LAN ports, two of which run at 2.5GbE speed, six USB 3.2 Gen 2 (Type-A) ports, and one DB-9 port for RS-232/422/485. Joining these are four physical display outputs, two HDMI 2.1 and two DP 1.4a, all of which grant 4K resolution at 60 Hz. On top of this, the MAX-Q870A’s internal connectors grant access to a co-lay 40-pin LVDS/eDP connector. Additional internal I/Os include pin headers for an additional eight USB, a box header for five RS-232 interfaces, and a DIO 8-bit.
The MAX-H810A, meanwhile, is designed to deliver the essential features required for modern industrial automation and HMI applications at a cost-efficient price point. In addition to its Arrow Lake processor support, the board can host up to 128GB DDR5 via two CU/U-DIMM slots, with storage available through dual SATA 6Gb/s ports with RAID 0, 1 support and an M.2 M-Key slot. For expansion, the board comes with PCIe Gen 5 x16, PCIe Gen 4 x4, and PCIe Gen 4 x1 slots, as well as an M.2 E-Key for wireless module support.
The MAX-H810A’s rear I/O features two USB 3.2 Gen 2×1 (10Gbps), two USB 3.2 Gen 1×1 (5Gbps), and two USB 2.0 ports. Alongside these are dual 2.5GbE LAN ports, both HDMI 2.1 and DP 1.4a, and a DB-9 port for RS-232/422/485. The board also offers the same LVDS/eDP connector, DIO 8-bit, and box header for five RS-232 interfaces as its counterpart, with six USB 2.0 interfaces also available through pin headers.
Both the MAX-Q870A and MAX-H810A support Windows® 11 and Linux Ubuntu 24.04.2, and hold the unusual distinction of -20°C to 60°C operating temperature ranges, an upgrade on the 0°C to 60°C for AAEON’s previous Micro-ATX offerings.
Both platforms are now in mass production, with samples available via the AAEON eShop.
9, Sep 2026
BRICS Summit Can Turn India’s Global South Partnerships into New Business Opportunities
New Delhi, Sep 9: India’s upcoming BRICS Summit can provide a strong platform to turn its growing engagement with the Global South into greater trade, investment and business opportunities, industry representatives said.
The 18th BRICS Summit is scheduled to be held in New Delhi on September 12-13, with trade, finance, technology, investment and economic cooperation among the key areas of discussion.
Industry leaders believe India should use its BRICS presidency to move beyond diplomatic engagement and create practical opportunities for businesses. Greater cooperation among emerging economies could help Indian companies access new markets, attract investment and build stronger international partnerships.
The focus could include easier trade procedures, stronger supply chains, improved access to finance and greater cooperation in areas such as manufacturing, technology, infrastructure, healthcare, agriculture and renewable energy.
For Indian businesses, deeper engagement with Global South economies could open new avenues for exports and investment at a time when companies are looking to diversify markets and reduce dependence on traditional trade routes.
Digital technology could also play an important role. Cooperation in digital payments, trade finance and technology can make cross-border transactions easier and create new opportunities for small and medium-sized businesses. Discussions around the BRICS Economic Partnership 2030 are also expected to focus on trade, investment, supply-chain integration and financial cooperation.
The industry view is that the real value of the summit will depend on how effectively agreements and partnerships are converted into business activity. Greater connectivity among BRICS economies could help Indian companies expand their international presence while attracting more foreign investment into the country.
With India hosting the summit, the event provides an opportunity to strengthen its role as a bridge between major emerging economies and translate its growing Global South partnerships into tangible economic gains.