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Sensodyne, Haleon’s leading oral care brand, is strengthening its commitment to better oral health in India with the launch of its ‘Know Your Dental Age’ initiative, placing the concept of Dental Age at the forefront of proactive care. India continues to face a significant oral health gap, with 9 in 10 people experiencing dental issues and most seeking treatment only when symptoms become severe. To drive early awareness and encourage preventive habits, Sensodyne has partnered with the Indian Dental Association (IDA) to introduce the Dental Age Test – a unique oral health and wellbeing tool that helps people understand whether their teeth are aging faster than they should. Accessible through a quick QR scan, it highlights potential concerns and provides simple, actionable steps to manage them, empowering individuals to take timely action and prioritize everyday oral health.

Smt. Anupriya Patel, Union Minister of State for Health & Family Welfare and Chemicals & Fertilizers, led the launch in Delhi, underscoring the government’s commitment to making oral healthcare a public health priority. She was joined by Dr. Ashok Dhoble, Hon. General Secretary, Indian Dental Association (IDA), and Mr. Kedar Lele, CEO India and President India Subcontinent, Haleon. Together, they flagged off the initiative, demonstrating the power of public–private collaboration in shaping a healthier and better‑informed India.

To extend the reach of Dental Age across the country, Sensodyne is also bringing screenings to select Vande Bharat Express routes. Leveraging the wide passenger base of these trains, the effort is making oral health information more accessible for 10 lakh people on the move.

Speaking at the launch, Smt. Anupriya Patel, Union Minister of State for Health & Family Welfare and Chemicals & Fertilizers, said: “Oral health is fundamental to overall well-being, yet awareness and timely action remain limited. Initiatives like Sensodyne’s innovative Dental Age Test are integral to bringing preventive care closer to people and encouraging early intervention. Under the National Oral Health Programme, we remain committed to expanding access to affordable, quality dental care, with prevention at the heart of our healthcare vision. Building a healthier, more informed India requires collective effort, and safeguarding oral health is a shared national responsibility.”

Kedar Lele, CEO India and President India Subcontinent, Haleon, added: “Oral health has long been an overlooked part of overall well‑being, and our mission at Sensodyne is to help change that by making it more understood, more accessible, and more actionable for people. For over a decade, we have been empowering individuals across India to care for their oral health with confidence. Building on this year’s World Oral Health Day, our new initiative leverages the Dental Age Test to give people simple, intuitive insights into how their oral health is progressing and the steps they can take early to protect it. When people have the right information at the right time, they are far more likely to take action and that is where meaningful change begins. Improving everyday oral health requires collective effort from industry, experts, and communities. Our priority will remain expanding awareness and making proactive oral care easier and more inclusive for all, staying true to Haleon’s purpose of delivering better everyday health with humanity.”

To amplify this further, Sensodyne has rolled out a 360° multimedia effort spanning print, digital, influencer engagement, and on‑ground activations. Supported by quick‑commerce platforms, dental experts, fitness communities, and key consumer touchpoints, the initiative is bringing Dental Age to the forefront by making its insights easier and quicker for people to access and encouraging more individuals to take the test. You can check your Dental Age here- https://www.firststepfororalhealth.in/.

D’YAVOL Single Estate Vodka has been honoured with a Gold Medal and the coveted title of ‘Best Bottle Design’ at the prestigious Australian International Vodka Awards 2025.

Crafted with precision and an unwavering commitment to quality, D’YAVOL Single Estate Vodka represents a seamless blend of exceptional taste and refined aesthetics.

The Gold Medal recognition highlights the vodka’s superior craftsmanship, purity and smooth profile, while the “Best Bottle Design” award celebrates its distinctive and innovative packaging.

Speaking on the achievement, Ms. Leti Blagoeva, CEO, D’YAVOL Spirits, said:
“Winning both a Gold Medal and ‘Best Bottle Design’ at the Australian International Vodka Awards 2025 is an incredible honour for us. This recognition reflects the passion, precision and creativity that define D’YAVOL. From the spirit we craft to the way we present it, every detail is intentional. We remain committed to elevating the global vodka experience and setting new benchmarks in luxury and design.”

“We are delighted to see D’YAVOL Single Estate Vodka receive this recognition on an international stage. These accolades underscore the brand’s strong commitment to quality and design excellence. As partners, we are proud to support its journey in bringing a differentiated and premium vodka experience to consumers across markets,” said Mr. Sanjeev Banga, President – International Business, Radico Khaitan.

D’YAVOL Spirits, founded as a partnership between Shah Rukh Khan, D’YAVOL Luxury Collective, Radico Khaitan, and Nikhil Kamath, has received back-to-back awards for its portfolio of luxury spirits.

D’YAVOL’s award winning portfolio of luxury spirits includes D’YAVOL Vortex Blended Scotch and D’YAVOL Inception Blended Malt Scotch, both globally awarded for their impeccable quality and liquid profile.

D’YAVOL Single Estate Vodka was awarded ‘Vodka of the Year’ at the Asia International Spirits Competition 2024, alongside multiple Gold and Double Gold accolades at leading global platforms. The brand’s Scotch portfolio has been equally celebrated, D’YAVOL Inception Blended Malt Scotch Whisky secured ‘Blended Malt Scotch Whisky of the Year’ at the USA Spirits Ratings 2025, ‘Best Overall Scotch’ at the New York World Spirits Competition 2024, and ‘Scotch of the Year’ at the Asia International Spirits Competition 2024. Further strengthening this acclaim, D’YAVOL Vortex Blended Scotch Whisky was honoured with ‘Blended Scotch of the Year’ at the London Spirits Competition 2025 and ‘Best New Scotch Whisky of the Year’ at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition 2025. Collectively, these accolades underscore the brand’s unwavering commitment to craftsmanship, innovation, and world-class quality across its portfolio.

The brand is currently available in India, the UAE and the UK, with further international markets to follow.

IKS Health, a global leader in care enablement solutions, is proud to announce the strategic acquihire of ThinkDTM, an AI-native product, strategy, and digital services company, including ThinkDTM Founder Tij Bedi. Bedi will assume the role of Executive Vice President and General Manager, Patient Access and Innovation, and his established team of AI technology experts will become a part of IKS Health.

“As healthcare continues to be disrupted, joining IKS Health is a tremendous opportunity to intelligently implement AI in ways that make patients’ lives easier,” Bedi said. “An engineer by education and a problem solver by inclination, I’m excited for me and my team to be a part of such a robust health-tech organization during a time of rapid industry change.”

Bedi and his team will help lead the strategic expansion, scaling, and transformation of the IKS Health patient access solutions portfolio, including patient scheduling, registration, demographic capture, insurance eligibility verification, and prior authorizations. The newly expanded team will focus on building and scaling differentiated patient access solutions, strengthening platform capabilities, and driving forward-looking innovation that enhances outcomes for healthcare providers and patients. In addition, Bedi will enable strategic partnerships that leverage innovative use of technology to create differentiated market opportunities.

“Tij and his team are critical additions to our growing team of AI engineers and experts, particularly as we lean into the world of agentic AI and its role in our continued growth and scale in revenue optimization and beyond,” said Sachin K. Gupta, Founder and Global CEO of IKS Health. “We are thrilled to have Tij’s leadership as we remain focused on solving complex challenges across healthcare with AI and human-in-the-loop expertise capabilities.”

His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Sultan bin Abdulaziz, Prince of the Madinah Province, emphasized that the honour of serving Hajj and Umrah pilgrims and visitors has never been a fleeting responsibility. Rather, it is a deeply rooted approach upon which this country was founded since its unification by King Abdulaziz bin Abdulrahman Al Saud—may Allah have mercy on his soul. The nation’s wise leadership has continued this path up to this prosperous era, with the Kingdom continuously mobilizing all its capabilities to serve the Two Holy Mosques and care for their visitors.

This statement was made during His Highness’s patronage of the opening ceremony of the third edition of the Umrah and Ziyarah Forum. The event, attended by His Excellency the Minister of Hajj and Umrah, Dr. Tawfiq bin Fawzan Al-Rabiah, is organized by the Ministry in partnership with the Pilgrim Experience Program at the King Salman International Convention Center from March 30 to April 1, 2026.

He explained that the forum serves as an extension of the care provided by this blessed country, under the leadership of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, and His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister—may Allah protect them. This falls within the state’s ongoing commitment to enhancing services for the guests of Allah.

The Prince of Madinah Region noted that the experience of the Umrah pilgrim and visitor is not limited to performing rituals; it extends to becoming a comprehensive journey rich in meaning, connected to the roots of this great religion and the depth of Islamic civilization that originated in this blessed land. Therefore, efforts are integrated to develop services, improve their quality, and enrich the experience of the guests of Allah through qualitative projects, effective partnerships, and advanced employment of technologies—primarily Artificial Intelligence (AI)—to provide a smooth, safe, and inspiring experience.

He highlighted that the forum is gaining increasing importance as a global platform that brings together experts, stakeholders, and investors to exchange experiences, discuss opportunities, and forecast the future of the Umrah and Ziyarah sector. This enhances the integration of efforts, elevates service levels, and achieves the objectives of Saudi Vision 2030.

His Highness expressed his gratitude to His Excellency the Minister of Hajj and Umrah, all ministry personnel, and participating entities for their tremendous and continuous efforts to develop this vital sector, praying to Allah to reward them with success and recompense.

During a tour of the accompanying exhibition, the Prince of Madinah Region reviewed the pavilions on display alongside the forum’s activities. Held under the theme “A History Told at Every Stop,” the exhibition features 150 exhibitors from government entities, service providers, and non-profit organizations.

The Minister of Hajj and Umrah delivered a speech at the ceremony, stating: “The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques and His Royal Highness the Crown Prince—may Allah protect them—give the utmost care to the Two Holy Mosques and their visitors.” He explained that, with the support and empowerment of the wise leadership, the number of Umrah pilgrims from abroad exceeded 18 million, achieving a 214% growth rate between 2022 and 2025. Meanwhile, the satisfaction rate among Umrah pilgrims rose to 94% in 2025.

He pointed out that at the Prophet’s Mosque, the visitor capacity for the Rawdah Sharif doubled, reaching over 15.6 million visitors last year, while the number of developed historical and enriching sites and destinations increased to 87.

Regarding digital transformation, the Minister of Hajj and Umrah revealed that the number of users of the “Nusuk” application has surpassed 51 million worldwide. He also noted the launch of several partnerships with global travel platforms, which have helped facilitate the planning process for arriving Umrah pilgrims and expanded their options.

Then, the CEO of the King Abdulaziz Foundation for Research and Archives (Darah), Turki bin Mohammed Al-Shuwaier, delivered a speech expressing his gratitude to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques and His Royal Highness the Crown Prince and Prime Minister—may Allah protect them—for their support and care for scientific and cultural projects that contribute to preserving Islamic heritage and reinforcing the Kingdom’s cultural identity, including the “Historical Atlas of the Prophet’s Biography.”

Following that, the CEO of Al Rajhi Support Commercial Services, Eng. Bandar bin Abdullah Al Rajhi delivered the official sponsor’s speech. He praised the tremendous care given to serving the guests of Allah and visitors to the Prophet’s Mosque, which serves as an extension of the established approach laid down by King Abdulaziz bin Abdulrahman Al Saud—may Allah rest his soul—and continued through the era of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, and His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister.

After that, the Prince of Madinah Region inaugurated a project to name the neighborhoods, streets, paths, and avenues within the Rua Al Madinah project. Implemented by Rua Al Madinah Holding Company, a Public Investment Fund (PIF) company, the naming project aligns with the development’s planning philosophy.

Afterwards, the Prince of Madinah Region witnessed the signing of several agreements and memorandums of understanding between the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah and various entities related to the Umrah and Ziyarah ecosystem. His Highness also handed out the Umrah and Ziyarah Forum awards, granted to outstanding entities in the sector, as well as awards for Umrah companies and external agents.

At the conclusion of the ceremony, the Prince of Madinah Region honoured the success partners from supporting and contributing entities, in recognition of their roles in making the forum a success and reinforcing its journey as a global platform that helps shape the future of Umrah and Ziyarah.

• 93% of IT leaders are deploying GenAI, but only 23% of consumers trust companies that use AI to handle their data.
• Friction at sign-up, login, and onboarding is causing customer abandonment and revenue loss, with 68% of consumers switching due to website issues.
• 69% of consumers trust companies more when MFA (multi factor authentication) is used, 68% say the same about passkeys.

Thales today released the 2026 Digital Trust Index, one of the most comprehensive global studies of digital trust. Surveying more than 15,000 consumers, business partners, and IT decision makers across 13 industries, the research reveals that digital trust is won or lost during sign-up, login, and throughout the lifecycle of personal data handling.

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Beyond banking’s clear lead, the rest of the sectors fall well behind in consumer confidence. ©Thales

 

Consumer Trust is Won or Lost at Login
For consumers, digital trust often begins at login. Yet, 57% reported problems accessing a website in the past year, and 68% abandoned or switched providers due to slow performance or complicated sign-up processes. When access feels too slow or intrusive, 33% switch to a competitor or abandon the attempt, while 36% delay engagement or look for alternative channels.

Consumers are not demanding speed at the expense of security. Forty-five percent say they prefer stronger security checks, even if sign-ups take longer, compared to 22% who favor faster access with lighter protections. Familiar safeguards help build confidence, with 69% saying multifactor authentication increases trust and 68% saying the same about passkeys. Still, only 16% say they clearly understand how companies collect and use their personal data.

AI Adoption Outpaces Trust
As organizations accelerate their use of generative AI, 93% of IT leaders say they are already using, deploying or planning AI initiatives. Yet consumer confidence has not kept pace: only 23% say they trust companies to use AI responsibly with their data, while 77% remain concerned about AI agents acting on their behalf online.

Trust Gaps Widen as Banking Pulls Ahead
The 2026 Digital Trust Index shows the gap between the most trusted sectors and the rest widening sharply. Banking stands out as the clear trusted sector at 57% (up from 44% in 2025), making it the only industry where more than two in five consumers feel comfortable sharing personal information online. Most other sectors continue to operate in a trust deficit, where the disconnect between what organizations believe they deliver and what users actually experience drives abandonment, time-consuming workarounds, and increased risk.

Beyond banking’s clear lead, the rest of the sectors fall well behind in consumer confidence. Government services rank second at 40%, followed by healthcare at 35%. Trust declines sharply beyond these top sectors, with insurance (23%) and education (15%) forming a distant second tier. Consumer-facing industries score much lower, including retail (10%), social media (9%), entertainment (7%), and hospitality (6%), while news media (5%), logistics (4%), and automotive (3%) rank at the bottom. Overall, consumers place the greatest online trust in sectors responsible for managing sensitive personal data and essential services, while entertainment, media, and platform companies face lower confidence.

Friction Fuels Delays and Risk for Partners
For business partner users, access reliability directly affects project delivery and revenue. Onboarding remains inconsistent as only 22% receive login credentials immediately, and just 30% get full permissions on first access, creating delays that ripple across sales cycles and customer commitments. When official processes lag, risky workarounds emerge. Sixty-six percent admit to sharing or borrowing credentials, often because of slow provisioning, creating hidden security debt and increased breach risk.

IT Leaders See the Risk but Struggle to Close the Gap
The 2026 Digital Trust Index shows IT leaders recognize the importance of modern authentication. Eighty-seven percent say offering passkeys is important, yet only 49% currently do so. This gap represents both risk and opportunity as consumers expect stronger, seamless security.

“The 2026 Digital Trust Index shows that as AI adoption is accelerating, trust is struggling to keep pace,” said Danny DeVreeze, Vice President of Identity and Access Management at Thales. “When AI simply helps people work faster, confidence is high. But when AI starts acting autonomously and making decisions or interacting with systems on a user’s behalf, people begin asking harder questions about security, control, and accountability.”

Architecting Access as Business Strategy
The Digital Trust Index 2026 shows that identity and access management are commercial levers, not back-office functions. Trust improves when authentication and permissions are reliable, adaptive, and clearly explained. When they are slow or opaque, abandonment rises, credential sharing spreads, and revenue leaks. Organizations that modernize authentication, limit unnecessary data collection, provide permission visibility, and deploy AI transparently will be best positioned to compete in an increasingly digital and AI-driven economy.

Methodology
The research was conducted by Vanson Bourne in January–February 2026, surveying 14,300 consumers, 1,300 partner users and 200 IT decision makers across the USA, Canada, Mexico, Brazil, UK, France, Germany, Netherlands, the UAE, South Africa, Singapore, Japan and Australia.

About Thales

Thales (Euronext Paris: HO) is a global leader in advanced technologies for the Defence, Aerospace, and Cyber & Digital sectors. Its portfolio of innovative products and services helps address several major challenges: sovereignty, security, sustainability and inclusion.

The Group allocates €4.5 billion per year in Research & Development in key areas, particularly for critical environments, such as Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity, Quantum and Cloud technologies.

Thales has more than 85,000 employees in 65 countries. In 2025, the Group generated sales of €22.1 billion.

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ExaGrid^®, the world’s largest independent backup storage vendor providing Tiered Backup Storage with the most Comprehensive Security and AI-Powered Retention Time-Lock for Ransomware Recovery, today announced that it has been nominated in 11 categories for the annual Network Computing Awards.

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ExaGrid has become a finalist in the following categories:

• Data Protection Product of the Year
• The Return On Investment Award
• Air Gapped Ransomware Recovery Product of the Year
• Storage Product of the Year
• Hardware Product of the Year
• The Customer Service Award
• Enterprise Product of the Year
• New Product of the Year
• Product of the Year
• Company of the Year

Additionally, ExaGrid is nominated for the “Bench Tested Product of the Year” award determined by judges after an independent product review of the ExaGrid Tiered Backup Storage SSD and HDD appliances with AI-Powered Retention Time-Lock for Ransomware Recovery.

Voting to determine the winner in each category is underway now and closes on May 14, 2026. The winners will be announced at an awards ceremony in London on May 21, 2026.

“ExaGrid is the largest independent backup storage company in the industry and is committed to offering the best backup storage product that meets all the requirements that midmarket to large enterprise organizations need for their backup storage. ExaGrid Tiered Backup Storage offers the fastest backup and restore performance to keep users productive, a scale-out architecture that keeps backup windows fixed-length as data grows, and the most comprehensive security with ransomware recovery,” said Bill Andrews, President and CEO of ExaGrid. “We are honored to be nominated for the Network Computing Awards 2026, and we look forward to the awards ceremony in May.”

About ExaGrid
ExaGrid provides Tiered Backup Storage with a unique disk-cache Landing Zone, long-term retention repository, scale-out architecture, and comprehensive security features, including AI-Powered Retention Time-Lock to recover from a ransomware attack. ExaGrid’s Landing Zone provides for the fastest backups, restores, and instant VM recoveries. The Repository Tier offers the lowest cost for long-term retention. ExaGrid’s scale-out architecture includes full appliances and ensures a fixed-length backup window as data grows, eliminating expensive forklift upgrades and forced product obsolescence. ExaGrid offers the only two-tiered backup storage approach with a non-network-facing tier (tiered air gap), delayed deletes, and immutable objects to recover from ransomware attacks.

ExaGrid has physical sales and pre-sales systems engineers in the following countries: Argentina, Australia, Benelux, Brazil, Canada, Chile, CIS, Colombia, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Hong Kong, India, Israel, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Nordics, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States, and other regions.

Visit us at exagrid.com or connect with us on LinkedIn. See what our customers have to say about their own ExaGrid experiences and learn why they now spend significantly less time on backup storage in our customer success stories. ExaGrid is proud of our +81 NPS score!

ExaGrid is a registered trademark of ExaGrid Systems, Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective holders.

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Global technology company SLB (NYSE: SLB) today announced a three-year agreement with Azule Energy to continue and expand the use of its enterprise digital platform across Azule’s operations in Angola. The platform will help Azule drive more consistent execution, accelerate decision-making, and support reliable energy delivery across its portfolio.

Azule Energy — a joint venture of bp and Eni and the largest independent energy producer in Angola — operates some of the region’s most complex assets. The agreement builds on two years of Delfi™ use within Azule’s reservoir organization, where the platform supports reservoir studies, modelling, simulation, and well planning workflows, and supports enterprise-scale digital integration by connecting reservoir workflows with broader operational data environments over time.

“Azule operates large, complex energy assets where execution reliability and consistency matter,” said ND Maduemezia, president, Europe and Africa, SLB. “This agreement expands the use of an enterprise digital platform that connects workflows and data, strengthening and accelerating decision-making and improving execution predictability in support of reliable energy delivery in Angola.”

The agreement reflects a move to enterprise-scale digital operations, enabled by SLB’s digital platform and cloud-based capabilities. Delivery is supported through the SLB Luanda Performance Center, which enables digital solutions to be deployed and sustained locally.

The platform supports key workflows across Azule’s reservoir and planning activities, with integration into broader operational data environments over time. It also positions Azule to rapidly adopt new digital and AI-enabled technologies as they emerge, enabling continuous performance improvement.

Early deployments demonstrate impact: integrated workflows, including DrillPlan™ coherent well planning and engineering solutions, have cut planning cycles from days to hours while increasing automation and minimizing manual coordination.

The enterprise platform reinforces execution consistency across Azule’s large, mature operations, where operational discipline is central to sustaining performance.

Key Points:

• SLB announced a three-year agreement with Azule Energy, a joint venture of bp and Eni, to continue and expand the use of its Delfi™ digital platform across Azule’s operations in Angola.
• The agreement supports execution consistency across large, mature energy operations, reinforcing reliable energy delivery.
• Early deployments show operational impact, with integrated well planning workflows, including DrillPlan™, reducing planning cycles from days to hours and increasing automation.

About SLB

SLB (NYSE: SLB) is a global technology company that has driven energy innovation for 100 years. With a global footprint in more than 100 countries and employees representing almost twice as many nationalities, we work each day on innovating oil and gas, delivering digital at scale, decarbonizing industries, and developing and scaling new energy systems that accelerate the energy transition. Find out more at slb.com.

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CORRECTION…by Lenovo

Last paragraph before boilerplate should read: “David is not only a global figure across football, business, and culture, but is someone who understands the power of innovation to transform the world. That makes him the perfect partner to help us demonstrate how Smarter AI can drive better life and more efficient work for all.”

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Lenovo Announces Global Partnership With David Beckham

 

The updated release reads:

LENOVO ANNOUNCES GLOBAL PARTNERSHIP WITH DAVID BECKHAM

Lenovo today announced a global partnership with David Beckham, bringing together one of the world’s most recognized cultural figures and one of the world’s leading technology companies.

The collaboration builds on Lenovo’s expanding role in global football, including its position as the Official Technology Partner of FIFA World Cup 2026™ and the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027™. This first of its kind Lenovo partnership will see David Beckham participating in Lenovo’s work on sports-focused AI-driven solutions that are transforming the game for clubs, players, officials, and fans, specifically related to improving performance for teams, creating better experiences for fans, enabling more efficient operations, and driving new revenue streams through AI-driven innovation.

As someone who runs his own businesses, David Beckham brings a perspective that resonates well beyond the pitch. Whether it’s the professional managing their day from a single device, the small business owner trying to do more with less, or the enterprise rethinking how entire teams work, David Beckham will help bring to life the idea at the heart of the collaboration: that the right technology, powered by AI, can help anyone operate at their best.

David Beckham will also feature in Lenovo’s upcoming global marketing campaign, due to go live in May, one month before the start of the FIFA World Cup 2026™.

Commenting on the partnership, David Beckham said:

“Lenovo is a global leader with a proven track record on the world’s biggest stages. I am proud to partner with Lenovo for the FIFA World Cup and beyond. Football will always be defined by talent, instinct, hard work and the unforgettable moments that make the game special. Now AI and data are helping us to understand the sport more deeply – shaping how players and coaches prepare and how fans connect with the game. I look forward to learning more about Lenovo’s cutting-edge work which is opening up new ideas and expanding access to the game.”

Lenovo CEO & Chairman Yuanqing Yang added:

“David is not only a global figure across football, business, and culture, but is someone who understands the power of innovation to transform the world. That makes him the perfect partner to help us demonstrate how Smarter AI can drive better life and more efficient work for all.” 

About Lenovo

Lenovo is a US$69 billion revenue global technology powerhouse, ranked #196 in the Fortune Global 500, and serving millions of customers every day in 180 markets. Focused on a bold vision to deliver Smarter Technology for All, Lenovo has built on its success as the world’s largest PC company with a full-stack portfolio of AI-enabled, AI-ready, and AI-optimized devices (PCs, workstations, smartphones, tablets), infrastructure (server, storage, edge, high performance computing and software defined infrastructure), software, solutions, and services. Lenovo’s continued investment in world-changing innovation is building a more equitable, trustworthy, and smarter future for everyone, everywhere. Lenovo is listed on the Hong Kong stock exchange under Lenovo Group Limited (HKSE: 992) (ADR: LNVGY). To find out more visit https://www.lenovo.com, and read about the latest news via our StoryHub.

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• Esri and RoboGarden have signed an MOU to explore strategic collaboration that broadens access to modern GIS and geomatics education.
• RoboGarden, a Canadian EdTech company, offers gamified and scalable digital learning solutions for academic institutions, governments, and industry.
• The MOU outlines joint exploration of academic pathways, improved regional coordination, and potential creation of a Geospatial & Geomatics Virtual Academy.
• The agreement focuses on enhancing digital learning delivery, expanding localized e-learning opportunities, and supporting global workforce development in high-demand technology fields.
• To stay informed about Esri’s education initiatives and resources, visit esri.com/en-us/industries/education/overview.

Esri, the global leader in geographic information system (GIS) technology, today announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with RoboGarden Inc. The MOU is aimed at expanding geospatial and geomatics education, improving academic collaboration, and strengthening global workforce readiness.

Specifically, this new agreement establishes a framework for Esri and RoboGarden to evaluate new approaches for scalable digital learning, regional responsiveness, and curriculum-aligned academic pathways. The MOU’s four strategic objectives include: creation of a geospatial and geomatics virtual academy, stronger regional execution and responsiveness, academic partnership pathways, and localized esri e-learning opportunities. Organizations across industries will benefit from this initiative, such as business, government agencies, academia, as well as individual learners seeking job-ready skills in GIS.

“Esri’s MOU with RoboGarden creates an important opportunity to explore new models for academic collaboration, digital learning delivery, and regional access that can help prepare the next generation of geospatial professionals,” said Esri President, Jack Dangermond.

“This MOU represents a strategic step toward reimagining how hands on and practical geospatial/geomatics skills are developed and delivered at scale,” said Mohamed Elhabiby, Co-Founder and President of RoboGarden Inc. “By exploring a virtual academy on the RoboGarden platform, deeper academic collaboration, and localized digital learning pathways, we are laying the foundation for accessible, practical, and globally relevant GIS education that better serves institutions, industries, and learners worldwide.”

To learn more about Esri’s education solutions and geospatial learning resources, visit esri.com/en-us/industries/education/overview.

About Esri

Esri, the global market leader in geographic information system (GIS) software, location intelligence, and mapping, helps customers unlock the full potential of data to improve operational and business results. Founded in 1969 in Redlands, California, USA, Esri software is deployed in hundreds of thousands of organizations globally, including Fortune 500 companies, government agencies, nonprofit institutions, and universities. Esri has regional offices, international distributors, and partners providing local support in over 100 countries on six continents. With its pioneering commitment to geospatial technology and analytics, Esri engineers the most innovative solutions that leverage a geographic approach to solving some of the world’s most complex problems by placing them in the crucial context of location. Visit us at esri.com.

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Orient Electric Limited, part of the USD 3 billion CKA Birla Group, today unveiled Aero O2, a first-of-its-kind lifestyle innovation that evolves the ceiling fan from simple air movement to active air revitalization. Powered by patented Bio-Oxy Plasma ION+ Technology, Aero O2 is India’s first oxygen-enriching fan designed to create a fresher, more energizing indoor atmosphere for modern urban homes.

Urban consumers today spend more time indoors than ever before, often in enclosed, air-conditioned spaces where the air can feel heavy. Clubbed with challenges of urban deforestation and plummeting air quality, this presents a health hazard that deeply concerns today’s consumers. Aero O2 addresses this everyday reality by enriching indoor oxygen levels to improve breathing comfort, reduce fatigue, and support overall vitality. Powered by patented Bio-Oxy Plasma ION+ Technology, it releases active ions that break down pollutants such as PM2.5, smoke, and microbes to create a cleaner, oxygen-enriched environment.

Talking about this innovation, Ravindra Singh Negi, Managing Director and CEO of Orient Electric, said, “Urban consumers today are deeply concerned about the invisible health risks inside their homes, from toxic gases to declining oxygen levels in air-conditioned rooms. They are looking for solutions that don’t just ‘filter’ the air but actively improve its quality without the hassle of constant maintenance. Aero O2 is our direct response to this demand. By combining high performance cooling with patented Bio-Oxy Plasma technology, we are addressing a vital gap in the market- the need for a simple, zero maintenance way to detoxify and oxygenate indoor spaces 24/7.”

Tested by a NABL accredited laboratory, the fan has demonstrated results to raise oxygen levels by up to 90% in 8 hours and reduce toxic gases such as NO₂, SO₂, and CO₂ by up to 75%. It further neutralizes up to 99.99% airborne microbes and improves the Indoor Air Quality Index by up to 60%.

Powered by a 38W BLDC motor and 1200 mm aerodynamic blades, it delivers 250 CMM air with strong, uniform, and whisper quiet performance. Its contemporary design complements modern interiors, while features such as an adjustable canopy, Point Anywhere remote and reverse rotation winter mode add everyday convenience. The Bio Oxy Plasma ION+ system can also operate independently of air circulation function, ensuring continuous oxygen enrichment across seasons, in air-conditioned settings, or even colder months without maintenance.

With Aero O2, Orient Electric is redefining the ceiling fan category, moving from air circulation to air transformation, and reinforcing its commitment to premium, technology-led innovation for evolving Indian homes.