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10ZiG and Liquidware Expand Partnership to Simplify Application Delivery with FlexApp

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Partners join forces to help organizations streamline application delivery across VDI and cloud workspaces

PHOENIX and CHICAGO – June 4, 2026 – 10ZiG® Technology, a leading provider of thin and zero client hardware and software solutions for VDI, DaaS, and web application environments, and Liquidware, whose solutions go beyond DEX to deliver user and application management across any Windows workspace, today announced an expanded partnership. Together, the partners are enhancing application delivery through deeper integration between 10ZiG OS and Liquidware FlexApp, enabling a more streamlined, cost-effective approach to managing applications across secure, purpose-built endpoints.

The strengthened relationship brings together 10ZiG’s thin and zero client endpoint solutions and management platform with Liquidware’s dynamic application attachment capabilities to help IT teams modernize how applications are deployed, updated, and maintained. The joint approach is designed to reduce complexity in virtual desktop environments while improving flexibility for distributed workforces.

Application management remains a key challenge for organizations supporting VDI, DaaS, and cloud-hosted desktops. Traditional methods often require maintaining multiple images, increasing administrative overhead and slowing down updates. By leveraging FlexApp, organizations can separate applications from the base operating system, enabling more efficient and dynamic delivery.

“Customers are looking for practical ways to simplify application management without sacrificing performance or control,” said Tom Dodds, Global Strategic Alliances Manager, 10ZiG Technology. “By expanding our partnership with Liquidware, we’re helping IT teams move toward a more flexible model that reduces image management and accelerates how applications are delivered to users.”

“FlexApp is designed to eliminate the constraints of traditional application packaging and modifying OS images,” said Jason E Smith, VP of  Marketing & Alliance at Liquidware. “Working with 10ZiG allows us to extend those benefits to a broader range of endpoint strategies, helping organizations create more agile and efficient digital workspaces.”

The expanded partnership delivers combined solutions that enable organizations to:

  • Modernize application delivery: Attach applications dynamically instead of embedding them into base images, simplifying management and reducing duplication.
  • Accelerate change cycles: Deploy updates and new applications faster without requiring full image rebuilds.
  • Reduce operational overhead: Minimize the number of images IT teams must maintain across environments.
  • Support diverse endpoint strategies: Deliver consistent application experiences across thin clients, repurposed devices, and cloud desktops.

In addition to technology integration, 10ZiG and Liquidware will collaborate on go-to-market initiatives aimed at helping customers adopt more efficient approaches to application delivery in virtualized and cloud environments. These efforts capitalize on Liquidware’s growing role within the growing 10ZiG Ready partner ecosystem and expand joint customer engagement, solution alignment, and field enablement to accelerate adoption.

For more information about 10ZiG and the 10ZiG Ready partner ecosystem, visit https://www.10zig.com/10zig-ready-program.

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Astrolight Wins Startup World Cup Regional, Heading to Silicon Valley to Compete for $1M Investment

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June 4, 2026 – Vilnius, Lithuania. Astrolight, a Lithuanian space and defense company developing laser communication solutions for space, ground, and maritime applications, has won the Lithuanian regional competition of the Startup World Cup, the world’s leading startup pitch contest. The company will head to the Startup World Cup Grand Finale in San Francisco on November 6, 2026, and compete with finalists from around the world for the title of global champion and a US$1 million investment prize.

“Because satellite constellations grow and missions expand across Earth observation, defense, emergency response, and future AI infrastructure in orbit, the need to move data between space and Earth is rising fast. Traditional radio-frequency communications alone will soon struggle to keep pace – on both the technological and regulatory level,” explained Mačiulis. “Laser links will close that gap. Much like optical fiber transformed the internet, laser communication will transform space communications in terms of data volumes and speed.”

Astrolight Wins Startup World Cup Regional, Heading to Silicon Valley to Compete for $1M Investment

 

Novaspace, the leading space market research firm, projects global revenues for space laser communication terminals will reach $12.9 billion through 2035, driven by the industry’s structural shift away from radio-frequency (RF) communications as operators face mounting RF spectrum constraints: regulatory scrutiny, licensing delays, and interference bottlenecks.

Similar pressure is now reaching AI infrastructure. As land-based datacenters run into limits around space, power, and cooling, industry leaders are starting to look at putting datacenters and compute systems in orbit, with high-speed laser communications as a core infrastructure layer.

Unlike radio-frequency communication, laser links use narrow and focused beams of infrared light, which can transmit data at up to 100 times faster rates than RF and are extremely resilient to electronic interference, jamming, and interception.

Incidents of electronic warfare in space and on land are growing. Russian GPS spoofing from Kaliningrad can now reach 450 km into Europe, GPS/AIS interference has surged in the Middle East Gulf, and Russia has been accused of intercepting European satellite communications and regularly jamming UK military satellites.

“The current geopolitical situation shows how vulnerable satellite communications can be, especially when they depend solely on radio-frequency. That’s why for defense users and commercial operators alike, resilient connectivity is becoming a matter of strategic advantage,” added Mačiulis. “In such an environment, laser communication should not be limited to a small number of highly specialized missions. Smaller, cost-efficient, and interoperable terminals can make optical links more accessible, helping more operators secure their communications in space. That’s what we’re aiming for at Astrolight.”

Earlier, Astrolight secured contracts and partnerships with the European Space Agency (ESA), industry primes, and leading satellite manufacturers. The company has launched three of its ATLAS-1 laser terminals into orbit for testing, joined a Kepler Communications-led team developing ESA’s HydRON optical multi-orbit transport network, and is working with ESA to build the first Arctic optical ground station in Greenland.

Startup World Cup is a global startup competition and conference organized by Pegasus Tech Ventures, a Silicon Valley-based multinational venture capital firm. The competition includes more than 100 regional events across North America, South America, Europe, Africa, Asia, and Australia, followed by the Grand Finale in Silicon Valley.

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The Open Group Publishes Industrial Advanced Nuclear™ Consortium’s Inaugural Application Scenarios Whitepaper

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The Open Group, the vendor-neutral technology standards organization, today announced the publication of the Industrial Advanced Nuclear™ Consortium (IANC) Application Scenarios Whitepaper, setting out how advanced nuclear technologies can be deployed to deliver reliable, low‑carbon heat and power across heavy industry.

 

The Whitepaper, driven by IANC, an industrial end-user-driven organization, represents a significant step forward in the role of nuclear energy in relation to energy transition. Outlining real-world use cases where Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) and Micro Modular Reactors (MMRs) could be integrated directly into industrial operations, it focuses on sectors that are amongst the most difficult to decarbonize, including:

 

 

  • Offshore energy
  • Refining and petrochemicals
  • Mining
  • Energy‑intensive manufacturing.

 

 

Developed by leading industrial end users, the Whitepaper provides a consolidated view of the operational requirements, energy demands, and constraints facing these sectors. It highlights how advanced nuclear can move beyond traditional electricity generation to serve as a dependable, always‑on source of both process heat and power – helping organizations reduce emissions while maintaining operational resilience.

 

The scenarios demonstrate how modular nuclear solutions can be deployed at varying scales and environments, from remote, off‑grid operations to large industrial hubs, delivering high‑reliability baseload energy – at the same time as reducing exposure to volatile fuel costs and grid instability. The work also reinforces the role of nuclear as a complementary partner to renewables, forming part of a more flexible and resilient future energy system.

 

 

Mohan Kalyanaraman, Technology Acquisition Advisor, Exxon Mobil commented:
“The Industrial Advanced Nuclear™ Consortium (IANC) was formed to unlock the potential of advanced nuclear for industrial applications – bringing together end users to clearly define what industry needs from nuclear. Our goal is to aggregate and communicate those requirements to enable solutions that can deliver both heat and power reliably and at scale, with the aim of making nuclear a viable option for industrial projects by 2030.”

 

 

The publication marks the first in a series of outputs from the Consortium, which aims to bridge the gap between industrial demand and nuclear innovation. By taking an end‑user‑driven approach, IANC is helping to shape the development of standardized, commercially viable nuclear solutions that can be deployed with greater certainty.

 

 

Steve Nunn, President & CEO, The Open Group added:
“This first set of application scenarios provides a clear end‑user perspective on where and how advanced nuclear can be deployed – detailing real energy needs, operational requirements, and integration challenges. By sharing this aggregated view, we aim to help the nuclear industry better understand and respond to industrial demand. Future publications will build on this foundation, outlining detailed requirements as well as business and commercial pathways, and we encourage organizations to engage with IANC as we work together to develop a streamlined delivery model for nuclear in industry.”

 

 

The Consortium’s ambition is to accelerate the readiness of nuclear solutions for industrial use, enabling deployment decisions within this decade. By aligning stakeholders across the nuclear and industrial ecosystem, including operators, technology providers, engineering firms, and regulators, IANC aims to support the development of scalable, repeatable deployment models.

 

 

To learn more about The Open Group and the Industrial Advanced Nuclear™ Consortium, click here.

 

 

About The Open Group

 

 

The Open Group is a global consortium that enables the achievement of business objectives through technology standards and open source initiatives by fostering a culture of collaboration, inclusivity, and mutual respect among our diverse group of 900+ Memberships. Our Membership includes customers, systems and solutions suppliers, tool vendors, integrators, academics, and consultants across multiple industries. More information on The Open Group can be found at www.opengroup.org.

 

 

 

 

 

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Visa and Brale Explore Private Stablecoin Settlement for Institutional Payments

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Visa (NYSE: V) today announced a collaboration with Brale to explore stablecoin-based settlement using SBC, a U.S. dollar-backed stablecoin issued by Brale, on the Canton Network. The proof of concept will evaluate how privacy-enabled blockchain infrastructure can support faster, more programmable settlement while helping financial institutions and payment companies maintain control over the visibility of sensitive settlement transaction data.

 

Visa began enabling stablecoin settlement in 2021 and continues to expand its capabilities, allowing VisaNet obligations to be settled using supported stablecoins. A central focus of this collaboration is the Canton Network’s privacy architecture. As stablecoin adoption grows, financial institutions are assessing how they can use blockchain-based settlement while meeting strict privacy and compliance requirements. Unlike many public blockchain networks, Canton is designed to allow participants to transact on shared infrastructure while limiting the visibility of sensitive transaction information.

 

 

Through the collaboration with Brale, Visa plans to evaluate support for SBC as an additional stablecoin option for institutional settlement use cases. SBC is natively supported on the Canton Network, enabling Brale and Visa to test how privacy-preserving infrastructure can be applied to real-world institutional payment flows.

 

 

“Stablecoin settlement has shown how blockchain infrastructure can improve the speed and efficiency of money movement,” said Cuy Sheffield, Head of Crypto, Visa. “Through our work with Brale, we’re exploring how SBC on the Canton Network can support institutional settlement use cases that require both programmability and privacy controls. This collaboration helps us evaluate what it takes to bring these capabilities into production environments.”

 

 

“Financial institutions are increasingly looking for stablecoin infrastructure that meets their operational, regulatory, and privacy requirements,” said Ben Milne, founder and CEO of Brale. “Working with Visa to explore SBC on Canton is an important step toward making stablecoin-based settlement more practical and scalable for real-world payment flows.”

 

 

Visa believes stablecoins represent a scalable, next-generation settlement layer for global payments. Through collaborations like this, the company continues to advance how blockchain infrastructure can support the privacy, compliance, and interoperability standards required by financial institutions and payment networks.

 

 

About Visa

 

 

Visa (NYSE: V) is a world leader in digital payments, facilitating transactions between consumers, merchants, financial institutions and government entities across more than 200 countries and territories. Our mission is to connect the world through the most innovative, convenient, reliable and secure payments network, enabling individuals, businesses and economies to thrive. We believe that economies that include everyone everywhere, uplift everyone everywhere and see access as foundational to the future of money movement. Learn more at Visa.com.

 

 

About Brale

 

 

Brale is a regulated stablecoin infrastructure platform that enables companies to launch and operate fiat-backed digital currencies. Brale provides infrastructure across issuance, minting, redemption, compliance controls, treasury management, and blockchain interoperability through a modular API-based platform designed for institutional and enterprise use cases.

 

 

 

 

 

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Mobix Labs to Acquire U.S.-Built Drone Manufacturer Vision Aerial, Expanding Into Global Drone and Aerial Intelligence Markets

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Mobix Labs, Inc. (Nasdaq: MOBX) today announced that it has signed a binding Letter of Intent to acquire Vision Aerial, Inc., a Montana-based manufacturer of American-built drones trusted in national security, government, energy, public safety, and critical infrastructure operations. The acquisition expands Mobix Labs into a fast-growing global market and marks the latest step in its previously announced strategy to grow through targeted, mission-critical acquisitions.

 

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Built in America. Trusted Where Performance Matters.

 

Founded in 2013, Vision Aerial designs, manufactures, and supports rugged drone systems built for the most demanding field operations. Each aircraft can carry swappable cameras and sensors—from high-resolution and heat-sensing thermal cameras to laser-based 3-D mapping and gas-leak detection—allowing one platform to support multiple mission profiles across demanding field operations.

 

 

Vision Aerial’s drones support national-security and public-safety operations, search-and-rescue, wildfire response, energy and infrastructure inspection, environmental monitoring, agriculture, and advanced aerial sensing. Its customer and end-user base includes the U.S. Air Force, the U.S. Navy, the USDA Forest Service, and L3Harris, alongside major energy and utility operators such as Marathon Oil, DTE Energy, and Northwestern Energy, and leading research universities—relationships that take years to earn.

 

 

A Global Opportunity, Accelerating Now

 

 

Global demand for secure, high-performance drone systems is accelerating as governments, utilities, energy producers, public-safety agencies, and industrial operators are deploying them to protect national security interests, inspect critical assets, respond to emergencies, monitor operations, and reach places too dangerous, remote, or costly for people to access manually.

 

 

In the United States, federal restrictions on certain foreign-made drones are speeding the shift to trusted domestic systems, and international buyers are increasingly applying similar standards around security, reliability and supply-chain integrity. Vision Aerial’s American-built platform gives Mobix Labs a direct entry point into that worldwide demand—where American-made technology carries a significant credibility advantage.

 

 

More Than Aircraft: A Platform for Aerial Intelligence

 

 

The opportunity extends beyond the hardware. Aerial intelligence pairs drones, sensors, communications, and data to show organizations what is happening on the ground and across their critical assets in real time. Vision Aerial’s drones complement Mobix Labs’ strengths in advanced electronics, connectivity, RF, and sensing for aerospace, defense, and other high-reliability markets—creating a clear growth path around autonomous systems, advanced sensing, mission-critical data, and critical-infrastructure protection.

 

 

“This is a defining move for Mobix Labs. We are moving to acquire a proven, American-built drone platform trusted by the U.S. Air Force, the U.S. Navy, and major industry customers—just as demand for secure, high-performance drones accelerates around the world. Vision Aerial expands Mobix Labs into one of the most important technology markets in the world and advances the acquisition-led growth strategy we have previously communicated.” — Phil Sansone, Chief Executive Officer, Mobix Labs.

 

 

“Vision Aerial was built to serve demanding, real-world missions. Joining Mobix Labs would let us put American-made drones in the hands of far more customers at a time when demand for trusted, U.S.-built systems continues to grow.” — Shane Beams, Founder & Chief Technology Officer, Vision Aerial

 

 

Transaction Overview

 

 

The parties have signed a binding Letter of Intent; transaction terms were not disclosed. Vision Aerial’s founders and key leadership are expected to continue with the business under multi-year agreements, and manufacturing is expected to remain in the United States. Completion is subject to the negotiation and execution of a definitive agreement, satisfactory completion of confirmatory due diligence, and customary closing conditions and approvals. There can be no assurance that the transaction will be completed on the terms contemplated, or at all.

 

 

About Vision Aerial, Inc.

 

 

Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Montana, Vision Aerial, Inc. designs, manufactures, and supports mission-critical unmanned aircraft for national defense, public safety, infrastructure inspection, mapping, energy, environmental monitoring, and agriculture. Its aircraft are designed, built, and supported in the United States.

 

 

About Mobix Labs, Inc.

 

 

Mobix Labs, Inc. (Nasdaq: MOBX) is an Irvine, California technology company delivering advanced electronics, connectivity, RF, and sensing technologies for aerospace, defense, and other high-reliability markets, with technology deployed on platforms including the F-22 Raptor, Apache helicopters, U.S. Navy programs, and Boeing 737NG and Gulfstream aircraft. More at mobixlabs.com.

 

 

Forward-Looking Statements

 

 

This press release contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and other federal securities laws. Forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding the proposed acquisition of Vision Aerial, Inc. by Mobix Labs, Inc.; the anticipated structure, timing, benefits and strategic significance of the proposed transaction; the negotiation and execution of definitive agreements; the satisfaction of due diligence, closing conditions and required approvals; the expected continuation of Vision Aerial’s leadership, operations and manufacturing activities; Mobix Labs’ entry into, positioning within and ability to compete in the U.S. and global drone, autonomous-systems and aerial-intelligence markets; the expected demand for U.S.-built drone systems and trusted aerial platforms; the potential benefits of Vision Aerial’s products, technology, customer relationships and market position; potential synergies with Mobix Labs’ existing technologies and capabilities; Mobix Labs’ acquisition-led growth strategy; and Mobix Labs’ future opportunities, growth prospects and market positioning.

 

 

Words such as “anticipate,” “believe,” “continue,” “could,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intend,” “may,” “plan,” “potential,” “position,” “seek,” “should,” “target,” “will,” “would,” and similar expressions may identify forward-looking statements, although not all forward-looking statements contain these identifying words. Forward-looking statements are based on current expectations, estimates, projections, beliefs and assumptions of management and are not guarantees of future performance.

 

 

Forward-looking statements are subject to risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied. These risks include, among others, that Mobix Labs and Vision Aerial may not negotiate or execute definitive agreements; confirmatory due diligence may not be completed satisfactorily; closing conditions or required approvals may not be satisfied or obtained; the proposed transaction may be modified, delayed or not completed on the terms currently contemplated or at all; anticipated benefits, synergies, customer opportunities, market opportunities, growth opportunities or strategic advantages may not be realized; Vision Aerial’s products, technology, customer relationships, financial condition, liabilities, intellectual property, supply chain, regulatory compliance or operating results may differ from current expectations; Mobix Labs may not successfully integrate Vision Aerial or retain key personnel; Mobix Labs may not successfully enter, compete in or scale within the U.S. or international drone, autonomous-systems or aerial-intelligence markets; market growth estimates may prove inaccurate; demand for U.S.-built drone systems or trusted aerial platforms may not develop as expected; regulatory developments affecting the drone industry may change; the proposed transaction or any related financing arrangements may affect existing stockholders; and the other risks described under “Risk Factors” in Mobix Labs’ filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including its most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and subsequent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and Current Reports on Form 8-K.

 

 

Market data and industry estimates referenced in this press release are based on third-party sources and have not been independently verified by Mobix Labs. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this press release. Except as required by law, Mobix Labs undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

 

 

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SAFEEN Drydocks Secures Major Vessel Construction Contracts Valued at AED 1.3 Billion

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The contracts underscore shipyard expertise in complex vessel fabrication and highlight the UAE’s growing prominence as a shipbuilding hub

Abu Dhabi, UAE – 4th June 2026: SAFEEN Drydocks, a shipbuilding, repair and maintenance company, has secured two major vessel construction contracts valued at AED 1.3 Billion (USD 354 million) in total, marking the largest awards secured by SAFEEN Drydocks to date and reinforcing the UAE’s growing position as a shipbuilding hub. 

SAFEEN Drydocks is a joint venture between AD Ports Group (ADX: ADPORTS) and Premier Marine Engineering Services, operating within Noatum Maritime’s portfolio, as part of its broader offering of integrated maritime services. 

SAFEEN Drydocks Secures Major Vessel Construction Contracts Valued at AED 1.3 Billion

 The first project includes the design and fabrication of four 140-metre multipurpose vessels for AD Ports Group, representing one of the largest maritime vessel projects to be undertaken in the UAE. Supporting a range of cargo and logistics operations, each will have capacity for 105 passengers, up to 300 containers, including more than 100 reefer plugs, as well as high and heavy cargo, and up to 1000 cars and 100 trailers. 

The second award relates to the construction of 18 specialised marine support units for Nigeria’s Oilbank Logistics Services Ltd, including tugboats and pilot boats of various sizes. These will support port operations and offshore logistics in Nigeria and represent one of the biggest international vessel programmes secured by SAFEEN Drydocks.

SAFEEN Drydocks has rapidly expanded its ability to deliver complex newbuild and repair programmes. Operating across facilities in the UAE and Spain, including its shipyard at Khalifa Port and the recently acquired Balenciaga Shipyard, the company combines multi-disciplinary engineering, modular construction methods, precision fabrication and a century of shipbuilding expertise.

SAFEEN Drydocks Secures Major Vessel Construction Contracts Valued at AED 1.3 Billion

Captain Ammar Al Shaiba, CEO – Maritime & Shipping Cluster, AD Ports Group, said: “These contract awards demonstrate SAFEEN Drydocks’ ability to deliver complex vessel construction programmes for both local and international customers. From multipurpose commercial vessels to specialised marine support assets, the projects demonstrate the strength and versatility of our shipbuilding capabilities in the UAE. Expanding in-country capacity remains strategically important, supporting industrial growth, strengthening resilience across the maritime sector, and reinforcing the UAE’s position as an emerging regional shipbuilding hub.”

Biodun Otunola, Executive Director – Oilbank Logistics Services Ltd, said: “This contract represents an important step in strengthening our marine operations and supporting the long-term development of our port and offshore infrastructure. SAFEEN Drydocks demonstrated a strong understanding of our operational requirements and the technical expertise to deliver a project of this scale, and we look forward to bringing these vessels into service.”

The awards reflect the growing depth of the UAE’s shipbuilding ecosystem, where facilities such as SAFEEN Drydocks are playing an increasingly central role in delivering advanced vessels, supporting the localisation of expertise and the UAE’s ambition to become a regional hub for maritime manufacturing.

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This World Environment Day, Read How India’s Luxury Retreats Are Redefining Responsible Hospitality

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This World Environment Day, Read How India’s Luxury Retreats Are Redefining Responsible Hospitality

Sustainability in hospitality has evolved from a behind-the-scenes initiative into a defining aspect of the guest experience. As travellers become increasingly conscious of the environmental footprint of their journeys, luxury retreats across India are responding with practices that go far beyond token green measures. From renewable energy and water recycling systems to biodiversity conservation and circular waste management, these properties are demonstrating that responsible tourism can be integrated into everyday operations without compromising on comfort or experience.

This World Environment Day, we look at 5 luxury retreats that are proving that environmental stewardship and exceptional hospitality can go hand in hand.

1. Evolve Back – Coorg

Long before sustainability became a mainstream conversation, Evolve Back had integrated responsible tourism into the way its resorts operate. Waste is carefully segregated through a circular system where food waste is converted into biogas, organic waste is composted for landscaping, and recyclable materials are recovered through structured waste-management programmes.

The resort has also implemented extensive water conservation measures, including rainwater harvesting systems and sewage treatment plants that recycle water for landscaping and public areas. In-room purified drinking water systems significantly reduce dependence on single-use plastic bottles, while solar and wind energy contribute meaningfully to the property’s energy requirements. Together, these initiatives reflect a long-term approach to balancing guest experiences with environmental responsibility.

2. Spice Village, Thekkady

At Spice Village, sustainability is embedded into daily operations through a near-circular approach to resource management. Organic waste generated across the property is converted into biogas and compost, while extensive recycling systems ensure that minimal waste reaches landfills.

The resort also places strong emphasis on local sourcing, working closely with nearby farmers and producers to reduce transportation emissions while supporting the local economy. Combined with traditional architecture, low-impact construction methods, and mindful resource consumption, these efforts create a hospitality model rooted in environmental and community stewardship.

3. Aahana Resort, Uttarakhand

Located on the edge of Corbett’s wilderness, Aahana Resort has built its sustainability philosophy around responsible water management. The property operates an extensive root-zone wastewater treatment system that naturally recycles water for reuse across the landscape.

Rainwater harvesting, organic farming initiatives, and comprehensive waste segregation further support a resource-efficient ecosystem designed to minimise environmental impact. Native plantations and biodiversity-focused landscaping help strengthen the property’s connection to the surrounding natural environment while contributing to habitat restoration efforts.

4. The Tamara Coorg

Set amidst a coffee plantation in the Western Ghats, The Tamara Coorg approaches sustainability through conservation-led hospitality. The property focuses on protecting the biodiversity of its landscape while implementing responsible waste-management and resource-conservation practices.

Local sourcing remains central to its operations, reducing food miles and supporting regional producers. The resort also engages with environmental awareness programmes and community partnerships that encourage long-term stewardship of the ecosystem surrounding the property.

5. Shillim Estate Retreat & Spa

Spread across a vast ecological landscape in the Sahyadri Hills, Shillim Estate Retreat & Spa combines wellness with environmental responsibility. Water conservation initiatives, afforestation programmes, biodiversity protection efforts, and waste-reduction measures form the foundation of the retreat’s sustainability strategy.

Its approach recognises the connection between personal well-being and environmental health, encouraging guests to engage more consciously with the natural world while supporting broader ecological restoration efforts across the region.

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El Niño: The Climate Phenomenon That Shapes Global Weather Patterns

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Understanding the Science Behind Rising Temperatures, Droughts, and Extreme Weather Events

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As weather experts warn of a possible El Niño influence during the upcoming monsoon season, concerns are growing over its potential impact on agriculture, water resources and global temperatures. Though it originates in the Pacific Ocean, El Niño is among the most powerful climate phenomena affecting weather patterns across the world.

What is El Niño?

El Niño is a naturally occurring climate event characterized by the abnormal warming of sea surface temperatures in the central and eastern equatorial Pacific Ocean. Occurring every two to seven years, the phenomenon disrupts normal atmospheric circulation and alters weather patterns on a global scale.

The event forms part of the El Niño-Southern Oscillation (ENSO), a recurring climate cycle that influences rainfall, temperature and storm activity across continents.

The Science Behind El Niño

Under normal conditions, strong trade winds blow from east to west across the Pacific Ocean. These winds push warm surface waters toward Asia and Australia while allowing cold, nutrient-rich waters to rise along the western coast of South America through a process known as upwelling.

During an El Niño event, these trade winds weaken significantly or even reverse direction. As a result, the vast pool of warm water shifts eastward toward the coasts of Peru and Ecuador. The warmer ocean surface heats the atmosphere above it, triggering major changes in wind patterns and atmospheric circulation.

These changes create a chain reaction across the globe, influencing rainfall distribution, temperatures and storm systems thousands of kilometres away from the Pacific Ocean.

Global Weather Impacts

The effects of El Niño vary from region to region but are often dramatic.

Asia and Australia

Many parts of Asia and Australia experience reduced rainfall during El Niño years. The resulting dry conditions can trigger severe droughts, water shortages, crop losses and an increased risk of wildfires. In India, El Niño is closely monitored because it can weaken the southwest monsoon, the lifeline of the country’s agricultural sector.

North and South America

While Asia often becomes drier, parts of the Americas experience the opposite effect. Heavy rainfall, flooding and landslides frequently affect countries along the eastern Pacific coast. Southern regions of the United States generally witness wetter and stormier winters, while northern areas tend to remain warmer and drier than usual.

Rising Global Temperatures

El Niño releases enormous amounts of stored ocean heat into the atmosphere, often contributing to record-breaking global temperatures. Several of the warmest years in recorded history have coincided with strong El Niño events.

Impact on Marine Ecosystems

The warming of Pacific waters also affects marine life. Reduced upwelling limits the supply of nutrients that support phytoplankton, the foundation of the ocean food chain. As food availability declines, fish populations such as salmon, tuna and anchovy can suffer significant losses, affecting fisheries and coastal economies.

Why It Matters for India

For India, the biggest concern is the impact on monsoon rainfall. A weaker monsoon can affect agricultural output, reservoir levels, drinking water supplies and rural livelihoods. Farmers and policymakers closely monitor El Niño forecasts to prepare for potential rainfall deficits and drought conditions.

Looking Ahead

Climate scientists continue to study how global warming may influence the intensity and frequency of El Niño events. While El Niño itself is a natural phenomenon, rising global temperatures could amplify its effects, making extreme weather events more severe and unpredictable.

As meteorological agencies keep a close watch on Pacific Ocean conditions, governments and communities are being urged to strengthen climate resilience, improve water management and enhance disaster preparedness to reduce the risks associated with future El Niño events.

Conclusion

El Niño remains one of the most influential climate drivers on Earth. Its ability to alter rainfall patterns, intensify heatwaves, trigger floods and disrupt ecosystems highlights the interconnected nature of the global climate system. Understanding its causes and impacts is essential for improving preparedness and mitigating risks in an era of increasing climate uncertainty.

 

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Kinaxis Unveils 2026 Customer Award Winners at Kinexions in Las Vegas

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Kinaxis® (TSX: KXS), a global leader in end-to-end supply chain planning and orchestration, today announced the winners of its 2026 Customer Awards. Now in their eighth year, these awards were celebrated live at Kinexions North America, the flagship premiere global conference hosted by Kinaxis, bringing together supply chain leaders from around the world.

 

The annual awards spotlight organizations and individuals who are redefining what’s possible in modern supply chains. The winners are driving innovation, responding with agility, and delivering real business results with the Kinaxis Maestro™ platform. The awards recognized seven leading companies including Reckitt, General Motors, Lupin, Jabil, and Cardinal Health among the full list of winners. Additionally, Praveen Vasudevan (Bio-Rad Laboratories) received the champion award for their industry contributions.

 

 

“Kinexions is where the best of the best in supply chain come together, and our customer award winners represent exactly what that excellence looks like in action,” said Razat Gaurav, CEO at Kinaxis. “These organizations aren’t just navigating complexity; they’re turning it into competitive advantage, using AI-driven planning and decisioning to drive measurable impact across their operations with support from Kinaxis. Their leadership, innovation, and results are setting a new benchmark for what’s possible in modern supply chains and we’re proud to recognize them on this global stage.”

 

 

2026 Kinaxis Customer Award Winners

 

 

  • Pioneer Award: Reckitt
    Recognizes organizations demonstrating a clear implementation journey and measurable supply chain impact across service, inventory, lead times, and planning performance. Recognized as a pioneer through early adoption of enterprise scheduling and the rapid implementation of demand, supply, inventory, and enterprise planning capabilities, with Kinaxis Maestro serving as the core foundation of Reckitt’s modern supply chain technology stack.

 

  • Champion Award: Praveen Vasudevan, Bio‑Rad Laboratories
    Honors individuals demonstrating leadership, vision, and perseverance in supply chain transformation.
    Praveen Vasudevan was recognized as a deep technical and business champion who navigates the intense complexities of the AI, life sciences, and supply chain intersection. He successfully transformed foundational data models to elevate customer-driven planning into a strategic, enterprise‑wide decision capability, directly enabling the seamless forecasting and distribution of critical medical technologies in the life sciences industry.
  • Excellence Award: General Motors
    Awarded for measurable business impact through supply chain strategy.
    Recognized for excellence in supply chain strategy and orchestration, General Motors modernized end-to-end service parts planning with Kinaxis Maestro—enabling concurrent planning, faster disruption response, and improved product availability while protecting profitability and cash flow.
  • Impact Award: Lupin Limited
    Recognizes positive environmental and social contributions.
    Recognized for leading with purpose and delivering measurable results for people and the planet. Lupin leveraged a unified planning platform across 130+ countries to reduce waste and emissions, boost employee wellbeing through automation, and expand patient access through more resilient, predictive supply chain decisions.
  • Innovation Award: Jabil
    Highlights innovative applications of Kinaxis technology.
    Recognized for innovation leadership, Jabil is an early adopter of advanced AI, machine learning forecasting, optimization, and risk intelligence—actively innovating and piloting emerging capabilities to improve planning efficiency, forecast accuracy and long‑term inventory outcomes.
  • Center of Excellence Catalyst Award: Cardinal Health
    Recognizes customers who leverage a Kinaxis Center of Excellence to accelerate adoption and scale value.
    Cardinal Health’s Global Medical Products and Distribution business is recognized for building a disciplined IT and Business Center of Excellence (COE) that standardizes best practices and drives scalable capabilities — positioning Kinaxis for optimal use within supply chain operations. By connecting business and IT, the COE helps drive real-time visibility, more proactive decision-making and improved service levels for customers.

“Our customers continue to set the pace for what modern supply chains can achieve,” said Mike Mauger, Chief Customer Officer at Kinaxis. “Each of this year’s winners is translating strategy into execution and leveraging Kinaxis Maestro to drive faster decisions, improve resilience, and deliver measurable outcomes across their operations. What stands out is not just their innovation, but their ability to turn that innovation into real impact for their business, their customers, and their industries. We are proud to play a part in their success.”

 

Partner Excellence Supporting Customer Success

 

 

Kinaxis also continues to invest in its partner ecosystem, an essential force behind customer success and innovation. Earlier this year at the annual Ignite Sales Kickoff event in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, Kinaxis honored its top partners for outstanding performance and collaboration in 2025:

 

 

Top Global System Integrator: Genpact
Top Strategic Partner: 4flow
Top VAR Partner: Deloitte EMEA

 

 

Shaping the Future of Supply Chain Together

 

 

Kinexions is the premier gathering for the global supply chain community and brings together a community of innovators, leaders, and experts committed to advancing the future of supply chain planning and orchestration. This year’s award winners reflect a broader industry shift toward smarter, faster, and more connected decision-making, powered by AI, real-time data, and end-to-end orchestration.

 

 

To learn more about how Kinaxis is revolutionizing supply chain planning and orchestration with AI, please visit Kinaxis.com.

 

 

About Kinaxis

 

 

Kinaxis is a leader in modern supply chain planning and orchestration, powering complex global supply chains, and supporting the people who manage them. Our powerful, AI-infused supply chain orchestration platform, Maestro, combines proprietary technologies and techniques that provide full transparency and agility across the entire supply chain — from multi-year strategic planning to last-mile delivery. We are trusted by renowned global brands to provide the agility and predictability needed to navigate today’s volatility and disruption. For more news and information, please visit kinaxis.com or follow us on LinkedIn.

 

 

Source: Kinaxis Inc.

 

 

 

 

 

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STARTEEPO Invest Increases Stake in Xerox to More Than 6% Ahead of Q2 2026 Earnings

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Business Wire India

STARTEEPO Invest (“STARTEEPO”), an alternative investment fund focused on public equity opportunities, today announced that it has increased its beneficial ownership position in Xerox Holdings Corporation (“Xerox” or the “Company”) to more than 6% of the Company’s outstanding common stock, as disclosed in an amended Schedule 13D filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.

 

Following the transaction, STARTEEPO beneficially owns approximately 8.0 million Xerox common shares and holds options on an additional 140,000 shares. Based on publicly available ownership disclosures, STARTEEPO is now Xerox’s third-largest shareholder.

 

 

“We continue to view Xerox as a high-conviction investment and one of the largest positions in our portfolio,” said Frantisek Bostl, Chairman of the Board of STARTEEPO Invest. “Our conviction has increased as we continue to analyze the Company’s publicly available disclosures, strategic initiatives, and transformation efforts.”

 

 

Increasing Conviction Ahead of Q2 2026 Results

 

 

Based on our ongoing analysis of publicly available information and recent Company disclosures, STARTEEPO remains encouraged by Xerox’s operational and financial trajectory ahead of its upcoming Q2 2026 earnings release. In our view, the market may continue to underestimate the potential impact of ongoing restructuring initiatives, Lexmark integration efforts, and management’s focus on improving profitability and strengthening the Company’s balance sheet.

 

 

Accelerating Balance Sheet Transformation

 

 

STARTEEPO also believes that the recently announced warrant structure may provide Xerox with a unique opportunity to further accelerate deleveraging over time. As the Company’s share price appreciates, warrant exercises could potentially result in the issuance of new equity capital and a corresponding reduction in outstanding debt obligations. In our view, the market has not yet fully appreciated the potential long-term implications of this mechanism and its ability to improve Xerox’s capital structure.

 

 

Long-Term Opportunity in Enterprise Workflow Infrastructure

 

 

Beyond balance sheet transformation, STARTEEPO continues to develop increasing conviction regarding Xerox’s longer-term positioning within enterprise workflow automation and AI-enabled document infrastructure. As Xerox CEO Louie Pastor recently noted at the Lytham Partners Spring 2026 Conference, the Company is investing in AI-powered document workflows, intelligent document processing, content management, omnichannel communications, and IoT-enabled solutions through a dedicated business unit.

 

 

While our primary investment thesis remains centered on operational improvement, margin expansion, deleveraging, and disciplined execution, we believe the market may be overlooking a potentially significant long-term opportunity embedded within Xerox’s evolving enterprise workflow platform.

 

 

Constructive Long-Term Shareholder

 

 

STARTEEPO intends to remain a constructive long-term shareholder and may continue engaging with management, the Board of Directors, shareholders, creditors, and other market participants regarding the Company’s strategy, capital structure, operations, and opportunities to enhance long-term shareholder value.

 

 

Additional information are available at www.starteepo.com/xerox.

 

 

About STARTEEPO Invest

 

 

STARTEEPO Invest is an alternative investment fund based in Prague, Czech Republic, focused on identifying high-conviction opportunities in public equity markets. The firm applies a fundamental, long-term investment approach, with a focus on disciplined analysis and constructive engagement.

 

 

This communication expresses solely the opinion of STARTEEPO and its affiliates and not any other party. This communication is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice, a recommendation, or offer to buy or sell any securities. STARTEEPO’s opinions stated herein are based on publicly available information and its own analyses. STARTEEPO may, at any time and without notice, buy, sell, reduce, increase, or otherwise change its investment position, including for reasons that may be inconsistent with the views expressed in this communication. Investing in securities involves significant risks, including the potential loss of the principal amount invested. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future results. Every investor should conduct their own independent research and due diligence or consult with a licensed financial, legal, or tax advisor before making any investment decision.