Enerstage Breaks down Farm Residue into Biofuel, Soil Support, and Energy

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Enerstage is stepping forward with a process-driven approach to renewable energy, showing how agricultural residue can be handled differently from the start. Instead of focusing only on outcomes, Enerstage is highlighting how the process itself creates value. The initiative works by taking plant leftovers like cashew shells and palm residues and putting them through a controlled system that transforms them step by step.

 

The process kicks off by collecting and preparing the residue. Once it’s completely ready, the whole material is put into a reactor and is heated between 300-450 degrees Celsius. Because of this, the material does not burn. It breaks down gradually, allowing different usable outputs to form instead of turning into smoke and ash.

 

How the Process Creates Value

 

Enerstage focuses on what happens inside the system rather than just the final result. One input moves through a controlled cycle and produces multiple outputs at the same time. This includes liquid fuel that can support industrial use, a carbon-rich material that can be returned to soil, and a gas that helps power the process itself. Each part of the output has a clear use, making the system practical rather than experimental.

 

Why This Process Matters

 

This approach changes how agricultural residue is handled at scale. Instead of clearing it through burning, the same material can be used in ways that support both industry and farmland. The process reduces waste, limits unnecessary emissions, and creates a working cycle where each and every stage contributes to the next.

 

Growth for All, Care for Earth

 

“We turn farm waste into clean biofuel and long-term carbon storage. We build real energy infrastructure backed by measurable environmental impact. Our goal is to make renewable energy practical and scalable for industries and communities worldwide. We believe economic growth and environmental responsibility must move forward together,” Juyoung Ahn, CEO of Enerstage.

 

Built for Real Use

 

Enerstage applies this process in real operating conditions where residue is converted continuously. Industries can use the fuel without changing their existing systems, while the soil benefits from the return of carbon-rich material. The process fits into existing workflows instead of requiring major adjustments.

 

Tracking the Entire Flow

 

Enerstage also connects this process to blockchain tracking on BSC, allowing each stage to be recorded and measured. From input collection to output generation, the data remains visible and verifiable. This gives communities and partners a clearer view of what is being produced and how the system is performing over time.

 

Moving Forward With the Process

 

Enerstage continues to expand by focusing on process efficiency and real output. As more systems come online, the same step-by-step cycle will scale across different locations. The idea remains simple: handle residue differently, process it carefully, and let it turn into something useful.

 

Let’s adapt this environmentally friendly shift and create a better Earth together.

 

Project Name: CNSL Yield

Country name: South Korea

State name: Seoul

City name: Seoul

Recruiterflow Crosses INR 50 Crore ARR Milestone While Scaling a Bootstrapped Global SaaS Business

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Recruiterflow, a recruiting software platform built for staffing agencies and executive search firms, has crossed INR 50 crore in annual recurring revenue, while remaining fully bootstrapped and profitable. The company today serves customers across 90+ countries, reflecting its emergence as a globally relevant SaaS platform built in India.

 

Scaling with Discipline in a Venture-Funded Industry

 

In a software ecosystem often driven by venture capital-led expansion, Recruiterflow has adopted a customer-funded growth model, prioritising product depth, operational efficiency, and long-term customer outcomes. This approach has enabled the company to build a sustainable global business while maintaining focus on strong unit economics and predictable growth.

 

Building an AI Native Operating System for Recruiting Agencies

 

Recruiterflow combines applicant tracking, CRM workflows, automation, and AI-enabled productivity capabilities into a single platform designed for modern recruiting teams. The platform is focused on delivering AI Native Intelligence with enterprise-grade depth to help future proof the Search Businesses. Its product roadmap emphasises embedding intelligence directly into everyday recruiter workflows, from candidate sourcing and outreach to evaluation and performance reporting.

 

The company continues to invest in engineering and product development to support evolving hiring needs across global markets.

 

Founder Journey and Product-Led Vision

 

The founders bring prior entrepreneurial experience, having earlier built Betaglide, a mobile analytics platform that was acquired by Inshorts. After leading product and growth initiatives post-acquisition, they launched Recruiterflow with a long-term vision of building a globally competitive SaaS platform from India.

 

“Bootstrapping creates clarity and resilience. When growth is driven by customer value, teams build with greater ownership and long-term thinking,” said Manan Shah, Co-founder, Recruiterflow.

 

Expanding Global Footprint and Talent Base

As recruiting workflows continue to evolve with automation and AI adoption, Recruiterflow plans to expand investments in advanced workflow automation, analytics, and scalable platform capabilities. The company also plans to double its team size over the next year, with a focus on strengthening hiring across key markets including the United States and the United Kingdom, alongside continued investments in product, engineering, customer success, and go-to-market functions to support its next phase of growth.

SLB Industrializes AI for the Energy Industry with NVIDIA

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Global energy technology company SLB (NYSE: SLB) today announced an expansion of its technology collaboration with NVIDIA to design and deploy critical AI infrastructure and models for the energy industry.

 

This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260324731936/en/

 

 

SLB’s technology center in Louisiana: a 3.1 million square-foot facility dedicated to manufacturing for its modular data center business.

SLB’s technology center in Louisiana: a 3.1 million square-foot facility dedicated to manufacturing for its modular data center business.

 

The work focuses on three strategic elements:

 

  • Modular design for data centers: SLB will serve as the modular design partner for NVIDIA DSX AI factories. This modular approach, where components are manufactured offsite, will drive increased quality and reliability while also reducing costs, labor constraints and lead times. It also enables rapid and flexible scaling, which allows customers to expand data center capacity quickly as demand grows.
  • AI Factory for Energy: SLB will work with NVIDIA to develop an “AI Factory for Energy,” a reference environment powered by domain-specific generative AI models and industrial-scale agentic AI. This will run on SLB’s digital platforms to help energy companies scale AI for their data and operations.
  • Accelerated computing for SLB digital platforms: The companies will optimize the processing of large datasets and AI models across SLB digital platforms using the latest NVIDIA AI infrastructure, aiming to establish new benchmarks for performance and efficiency in energy applications.

 

“The winners in AI will be companies with the best data, the deepest domain expertise and the ability to scale,” said Demos Pafitis, SLB’s chief technology officer. “By collaborating with NVIDIA to advance modular data‑center construction and harness our domain expertise and digital platforms, we’re enabling the energy industry to deploy AI at scale and transform operational data into smarter decisions.”

 

“AI is becoming the engine of a new industrial revolution, and the energy industry is at its forefront,” said Vladimir Troy, vice president of AI Infrastructure at NVIDIA. “Building AI Factory infrastructure and domain models is needed to turn massive amounts of energy data into actionable insights and accelerate more efficient and sustainable energy systems.”

 

 

Energy companies generate vast amounts of operational data across subsurface, production and energy infrastructure, which makes decision-making somewhat slow and siloed. By combining NVIDIA Omniverse libraries and NVIDIA Nemotron open models with SLB digital and AI platforms, the collaboration aims to accelerate the transformation of that data into actionable insights. The work spans traditional machine learning, generative AI and emerging agentic AI technologies designed to improve performance and support reliable, efficient and lower-carbon energy systems.

 

 

Today’s announcement builds on a relationship that began in 2008, when NVIDIA accelerated computing was first used to enhance SLB subsurface visualization and seismic imaging software. In 2024, the companies announced plans to develop generative artificial intelligence solutions for the energy sector using NVIDIA software integrated with SLB’s Delfi™ digital platform and Lumi™ data and AI platform.

 

 

Key points

 

 

  • SLB and NVIDIA are expanding their long-standing technology collaboration to design and deploy critical AI infrastructure and models for the energy industry.
  • SLB will serve as the design partner for modular DSX AI data centers, using modular and scalable off-site construction and deployment to shorten lead times.
  • SLB and NVIDIA will develop an “AI Factory for Energy,” a reference environment powered by domain-specific generative AI models and industrial-scale agentic AI running within SLB’s digital platforms to help energy companies scale AI for their data and operations.
  • The collaboration will optimize the processing of large datasets and AI models across SLB digital platforms using the latest NVIDIA technologies.
  • The expanded work builds on a relationship that began in 2008 and reflects the industry’s shift from AI experimentation to enterprise-scale deployment.

 

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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Sony India Introduces INZONE H9 II: The Next Evolution in High-Performance Gaming Audio

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  • Impressive Active Noise Cancellation
  • Focused voice with AI-enhanced clarity
  • 260g light design for all-day comfort
  • Low latency with a long-lasting 30-hour battery life

 

Sony India today announced the launch of the second-generation INZONE H9, the new INZONE H9 II (WH-G910N) marking a major upgrade to its flagship gaming headset. Building on the success of the original H9, the new model introduces enhanced performance, improved comfort and next-level audio innovations tailored for competitive PC and console gaming. The INZONE H9 II is INZONE’s flagship gaming headset offering high quality sound and noise cancellation in a lightweight design with a detachable microphone. From tournament-grade audio, a fit and mic quality to even the placement of buttons and LED – every detail was shaped by Fnatic’s feedback to deliver elite performance with the H9 II.

 

  • Impressive Active Noise Cancellation

 

The new INZONE H9 II delivers superior sound performance with advanced Active Noise Cancelling, powered by the acclaimed WH-1000XM6 driver unit. Designed for full-spectrum audio clarity, it captures every detail from subtle, distant footsteps to deep, immersive rumbles ensuring gamers experience every moment with unmatched precision and impact.

 

  • Focused voice with AI-enhanced clarity

 

The INZONE H9 II also features highly directional cardioid boom microphones that pick up your voice clearly while cutting ambient noise. Its long adjustable boom stays exactly where you place it. In addition, surrounding noise gets filtered out with AI-optimised precision, so your teammates hear more of your voice, loud and clear. Plus, with super wide band the INZONE H9 II can deliver clear, more natural sound than ever before, ensuring every callout sounds crisp and competition ready.

 

  • 260g[i] light design for all-day comfort

 

The H9 II weighs in at just 260g[i] and feature a redesigned headband that evenly distributes weight, so the headset stays comfortable through long sessions and tight scrims.

 

  • Low latency with a long-lasting 30-hour battery life

 

The INZONE H9 II ensures seamless gameplay with ultra-low-latency performance delivered through its included USB-C® dongle, offering a stable 2.4GHz connection. With up to 30 hours of battery life and simultaneous Bluetooth® connectivity for calls and notifications, users stay powered and connected through long sessions without interruption.

 

Pricing and Availability

 

The newly launched INZONE H9 II is now available on Amazon, Flipkart and Shopatsc.com portal.

Model Name

Colour

Best Buy (in INR)

Availability

INZONE H9 II

Black and White

Rs. 28,990

Available now

Pokémon Trading Card Game has premiered at the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building!

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In its efforts to promote nighttime tourism, the Tokyo Metropolitan Government is developing new attractions that illuminate the capital after dark. As part of this initiative, projection mapping is being presented year-round on the iconic Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building No. 1, transforming its façade into a canvas of light and sound.
We are pleased to announce the launch of a new projection mapping show inspired by the globally beloved Pokémon Trading Card Game, which celebrates its 30th anniversary this year. “Pokémon Trading Card Game: TOKYO LUMINOUS NIGHT” has been launched on Friday, March 20 (national holiday).
On opening day, a special event was held featuring Nashiko Momotsuki, Gorgeous, Tosa Brothers, and Pikachu as special guests. Together with the 5,000 visitors gathered at the venue, they led the countdown to the first screening.

 

This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260323137635/en/

 

 

©2026 Pokémon. ©1995 - 2026 Nintendo/Creatures Inc./GAME FREAK inc. TM, ®Nintendo.

©2026 Pokémon. ©1995 – 2026 Nintendo/Creatures Inc./GAME FREAK inc. TM, ®Nintendo.

 

Scenes from the Opening Day of the New Production
“Pokémon Trading Card Game: TOKYO LUMINOUS NIGHT”

 

About 8,000 visitors attended on Opening Day

 

 

On Friday, March 20 (national holiday), the opening day of the screening, about 8,000 people gathered at Tokyo Metropolitan Government Plaza—including Pokémon Trading Card Game fans, international visitors, and families.
Attendees shared enthusiastic feedback such as, “Seeing my favorite Pokémon projected onto the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building was incredibly powerful and impressive,” and “It was so adorable to see Pikachu appear at the event. It became a wonderful memory of our Tokyo trip.”
“We truly felt the guests‘ love for Pokémon!” Visitors enjoyed the world of the Pokémon Trading Card Game brought to life on the massive projection surface—recognized by Guinness World Records™.

 

 

Scenes from the Opening-Day Event

 

 

Pikachu, Nashiko Momotsuki, Gorgeous, and Tosa Brothers, lead the countdown to the premiere screening

 

 

At the opening-day event, Pikachu appeared alongside Nashiko Momotsuki, Gorgeous, and Tosa Brothers taking part in a talk session and leading the countdown to the first screening. With a loud chorus of “Pikachu!” from the audience, Pikachu made a surprise appearance, and the venue erupted in cheers. The first screening began with a call led by the guests, further heightening the excitement in the crowd.
After the screening, Nashiko Momotsuki commented:
“I’m also 30 years old now—just like the Pokémon Trading Card Game’s 30th anniversary! I’ve always wanted to work with Pokémon, and I’m truly honored to be here on the opening day of such an incredible work projected onto the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building. I was especially moved by how the show makes full use of the building’s structure, creating moments where Pokémon feel as if they’re jumping right out at you.”
Gorgeous also shared a message for fans: “It was unbelievably powerful and so exciting! Seeing a giant Charizard right in front of you—and the incredible realism and energy of the Pokémon—was just amazing. So many Pokémon I’d wanted to see appeared too. It was the best! You have to come see it in person!”
Serving as guest MCs, the Tosa Brothers added: “It felt like we truly met Pokémon in real life—the realism is that strong. The quality was so impressive that you really feel like legendary Pokémon are right there in front of you. Please come and see it at the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building!”
With these remarks, the opening-day event came to a close on a high note.

 

 

About the Pokémon Trading Card Game

 

 

Pokémon TCG, Japan’s first full-fledged trading card game, recreates the battle and collecting aspects of the “Pokémon” video games

 

 

About the New Work
“Pokémon Trading Card Game: TOKYO LUMINOUS NIGHT”

 

 

  • TITLE
    “Pokémon Trading Card Game: TOKYO LUMINOUS NIGHT”

 

  • HIGHLIGHTS
    Inspired by the Pokémon Trading Card Game, beloved worldwide, this projection mapping work will be projected onto the exterior walls of the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building.
    Pokémon illustrated on the cards—along with the game’s iconic visuals—are brought to life in three dimensions through light and projection, creating a fantastical scene across the nighttime skyline of the building.
    Enjoy the Pokémon Trading Card Game—cherished across languages, generations, and regions—as an immersive visual experience on an overwhelming scale.
  • SHOWTIMES (MARCH)
    [Weekends & Holidays] 6:30 PM / 7:30 PM / 9:00 PM
    *Other programs are also screened outside the times listed above.
    *For screening times from April onward, please check the official website.

 

Overview of the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building Projection Mapping: “TOKYO Night & Light”

 

Dates:

Daily (except during severe weather)

Projection Surface:

East side wall of the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building No. 1

Viewing Area:

Tokyo Metropolitan Government Plaza
(2-8-1 Nishi-Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo)

Showtimes:

6:30 PM / 7:00 PM / 7:30 PM / 8:00 PM / 8:30 PM / 9:00 PM / 9:30 PM

 

(These times apply in March. For updated schedules, please visit the website.)
https://tokyoprojectionmappingproject.jp/en/

Organized by:

Tokyo Metropolitan Government,
Tokyo Projection Mapping Executive Committee

Additional Information:

This project is committed to environmentally friendly practices, including the use of green energy. It has been officially recognized by Guinness World Records™ as “The Largest Permanent Projection Mapping Display on a Building”.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Digitide Honored as “AMS Pioneer Partner” at 2026 Tricentis Partner Awards for Revolutionizing AI-Led Quality Engineering

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Digitide Solutions Limited, a global leader in AI-led digital transformation and Quality Engineering (QE), today announced it has been named the AMS Pioneer Partner at the 2026 Tricentis Partner Awards. This prestigious recognition underscores Digitide’s role in defining the future of automated testing and its commitment to delivering high-velocity, AI-powered solutions across the Americas.

 

The Tricentis Partner Awards celebrate the elite achievements of global partners who have played a pivotal role in advancing AI-powered quality engineering and customer excellence. This “Pioneer” designation specifically spotlights Digitide’s technology leadership, innovation, and its ability to deliver transformative, industry-specific impact.

 

“Being named the AMS Pioneer Partner reflects our mission to move beyond traditional testing into a new era of autonomous quality,” said Gurmeet Chahal, CEO & ED of Digitide Solutions Limited. “In a $60 billion market being rewritten by AI, Digitide isn’t just reacting to change—we’re driving it. By fusing Tricentis’ industry-leading technology with our AI-led delivery, we are helping our clients shatter bottlenecks, predict failures before they happen, and release software with unprecedented confidence.”

 

Source: Global Market Insights, Software Testing Market Report, 2025 — gminsights.com

 

As enterprises face increasing pressure to accelerate digital roadmaps, the Digitide-Tricentis partnership provides a critical advantage. By leveraging AI for self-healing test scripts and predictive failure detection, Digitide enables organizations to reduce risk while driving measurable business impact and faster time-to-market.

 

“Our partners are an extension of our business and a driving force behind our growth,” said VJ Kumar, SVP Americas Commercial Sales, Tricentis. “This year’s award recipients delivered outstanding results by helping customers move faster and realize measurable value through the Tricentis portfolio. Digitide’s success reinforces why we continue to invest in our partner ecosystem and why we’re confident in what we can achieve together in the year ahead.”

 

The Tricentis partner ecosystem serves as a force multiplier for enterprises, combining deep domain knowledge with specialized services. With access to advanced Tricentis technology and comprehensive enablement, Digitide continues to amplify the value of the Tricentis portfolio, setting a new standard for enterprise quality engineering.

 

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Royal Stag BoomBox Creates a Spell-Binding Experience in Vizag: Electrifying Line-Up Featuring Badshah, Nikhita Gandhi, Sreerama Chandra, DJ Sahil Gulati and Payal Dhare

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Celebrating its philosophy of ‘Living It Large’, Seagram’s Royal Stag brought the much-anticipated fourth edition of Royal Stag BoomBox to Vizag at Indira Priyadarshini Stadium recently. Building on the phenomenal success of previous editions, this year’s Royal Stag BoomBox raises the bar by seamlessly blending the best of music and gaming entertainment into one immersive experience. The electrifying evening drew thousands of fans who came together to witness performances by some of India’s most celebrated artists. From high-energy sets to unforgettable on-stage moments, the night delivered a powerful showcase of sound, spectacle and the unmistakable spirit of this generation – Generation Large.

 

The Indira Priyadarshini Stadium, in Vizag transformed into a multisensory playground, featuring vibrant installations, immersive art displays, curated food experiences and interactive zones — going far beyond just music. The evening began with an electric face-off between gaming sensation Payal Dhare & a fan who battled through the gaming rounds at the event, clinched the win, and earned the chance to play alongside her. This was followed by a dynamic opening set by DJ Sahil Gulati, who instantly set the tone with his irresistible beats. The momentum continued with an energetic performance by Nikhita Gandhi, known for her versatile pop style and contemporary Bollywood hits that brought a fresh, modern vibe to the stage. Carrying the pulse of the night forward, Sreerama Chandra followed with his powerful vocals and emotive performance style, delivering timeless melodies that created a heartfelt and memorable moment for the audience. Closing the night on a massive high, Badshah brought his signature larger-than-life swagger to the stage, delivering back-to-back anthems that turned the stadium into a roaring celebration seamlessly reflecting the festival’s unique fusion of musical styles and leaving Generation Large with an unforgettable live experience.

 

Royal Stag BoomBox has evolved into far more than a music festival, it’s a cultural platform that captures the pulse of contemporary India and the unmistakable energy of Generation Large,” said Debasree Dasgupta, Chief Marketing Officer, Pernod Ricard India. “Music and live experiences are powerful engines of connection; they create shared moments and enable true conviviality. With Season 4, we’re taking that experience to the next level, blending the soul of Bollywood with the raw, pulsating beats of Hip-Hop, and expanding into gaming, art and immersive cultural expressions. This isn’t just entertainment. It’s a bold expression of what it means to Live It Large – creating experiences that feel relevant, dynamic and deeply resonant with today’s youth across the country.”

 

Indian rapper and music icon Badshah said, “Performing at Royal Stag BoomBox was an incredible experience. The energy in the city was unmatched, and the way fans showed up in the most authentic fashion truly made the night special. What’s amazing to see is how audiences are turning up not just in Tier I cities, but in Tier II cities with the same passion and love for music. It’s inspiring to witness how deeply music connects people across regions. I’m grateful I could bring my sound to such a massive stage and connect with all my fans in Vizag.”

 

Indian playback singer and actor Sreerama Chandra shared, “Royal Stag BoomBox truly celebrates the spirit of bringing different sounds together on one stage. Performing in Vizag for Season 4 was truly special. The energy of the crowd and the scale of the production made it a night to remember. It felt amazing to be part of a platform that represents the evolving sound of today’s generation.”

 

Playback singer Nikhita Gandhi added, “What makes Royal Stag BoomBox stand out is the way it blends different genres so seamlessly. Performing in Vizag amidst such an electrifying atmosphere was truly exciting. The audience’s energy and the immersive setup made it a complete experience, not just a concert.”

 

DJ Sahil Gulati said, “Royal Stag BoomBox is where sound met spectacle. As a DJ, creating that build-up and watching thousands move to the same rhythm in Vizag was an unmatched feeling. Season 4 promised next-level production and energy, and I was thrilled to set the tone for an unforgettable night.”

 

Indian gaming content creator Payal Dhare shared, “Royal Stag BoomBox breaking the barrier between music and gaming is such a powerful move. Being part of Season 4 and bringing a live gaming face-off to the stage is incredibly exciting.”

 

Royal Stag BoomBox is renowned for creating immersive, multi-sensory experiences that blend spectacular sound and lighting with interactive fan zones and vibrant cultural showcases, each capturing the unique essence of its host city. The platform audaciously brings together Bollywood’s timeless melodies with hip-hop’s raw energy, creating the original sound of today’s generation – Generation Large. With Vizag delivering an electrifying start to the season, the fourth edition is all set to carry that momentum forward, promising unforgettable nights of music and high-octane performances across the upcoming cities.

 

Next up, Royal Stag BoomBox heads to Mohali on 28th March, as the festival continues its multi-city celebration of music, culture, and living it large.

 

Book your tickets now – https://www.skillboxes.com/events/business/royal-stag-boombox

Absolut Creative Commune’s Fourth Edition Celebrates the Craft, Detail and Diversity of Contemporary Indian Visual Art

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Absolut Creative Commune, Absolut’s long-standing platform for bold self-expression and boundary-pushing visual art, returns for its fourth edition, with ‘Born Colourless’ as its central theme, curated by multidisciplinary artist and producer Spryk. Guided by Absolut’s philosophy of a colourless world, the platform celebrates artists to explore ideas openly, allowing diverse perspectives and creative voices to come together.

At a time when generative AI has made the creation of visuals easier than ever, Absolut Creative Commune puts the spotlight on the artistic process, celebrating the depth, detail and creative intensity that underpin work shaped by skill, intention and lived experience. Bringing together diverse artistic practices, the artists explore ideas of creative freedom and expression through mediums ranging from clay animation, hand-drawn illustrations, to complex and immersive 3D environments and mixed-media explorations — showcasing a wide spectrum of contemporary Indian visual art.

As a platform that champions creativity and inclusivity, this year’s edition of Absolut Creative Commune brings together a mix of six emerging and established Indian visual artists — Era Namjoshi, Akshita Sinha, Amalendu Kaushik, Damini Gupta, Surabhi Banerjee and Abhijit Vinayak. The line-up reflects a conscious emphasis on diversity, featuring artists from varied regional and disciplinary backgrounds.

For the first time, the platform is launching a podcast series with the artists, featuring conversations, behind-the-scenes glimpses of sketches and drafts, and intimate studio-style moments that reveal how ideas evolve over time.

“Absolut has always championed creative expression and artists shaping culture. With Absolut Creative Commune, we’re deepening that commitment, creating a platform that supports contemporary Indian visual artists while keeping craft, conversation, and cultural nuance at the center of everything we do,” said Pulkith Modi, Senior Director – Marketing, International Brands at Pernod Ricard India.

“Curating Absolut Creative Commune has been an honour and a journey of discovery. In today’s hyper-paced world, it is important to pause and appreciate the craft, research and dedication that go into creating meaningful art. Every piece carries layers of thought, experimentation and effort. This edition, themed around, Born Colourless, reflects India’s incredible visual and cultural diversity, proving that a canvas free of prescribed ‘colour’ can hold an infinite spectrum of experiences,” said Spryk.

Since its inception, Absolut Creative Commune has evolved into a dynamic cultural platform that brings together contemporary artists to explore new creative dialogues. With its fourth edition, the platform continues to build a vibrant cultural space, reaffirming Absolut’s unwavering commitment to artistic freedom and its dedication to celebrating Indian art by diverse artists and bringing their talent to a global stage.

Agileo Automation Launches Agil’EDA to Accelerate SEMI EDA Adoption for Semiconductor Equipment OEMs

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Agileo Automation, a leading global provider of control and connectivity solutions for semiconductor manufacturing, today unveils Agil’EDA, a new software implementing Equipment Data Acquisition (EDA/Interface A). This solution enables semiconductor equipment manufacturers to meet the evolving high-performance connectivity requirements of tier-one fabs and advanced packaging facilities.

 

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Agileo Automation unveils Agil'EDA, a new software solution implementing Equipment Data Acquisition (EDA), a set of SEMI standards also known as Interface A, to enable semiconductor equipment manufacturers to meet the evolving high-performance connectivity requirements of tier-one fabs and advanced packaging facilities. As semiconductor manufacturing moves towards higher levels of automation and data-driven optimization, fab owners increasingly require EDA alongside traditional SECS/GEM connectivity from semiconductor OEMs for their production tools. Agil'EDA addresses this by separating the control flow from the data flow, ensuring that structured, high-frequency data collection does not interfere with critical equipment operations. Designed for long-term deployment, Agil'EDA fully supports the widely used EDA Freeze 2 (SOAP/XML) and is architected for the transition to Freeze 3 (gRPC/protocol buffers). SEMI’s EDA Freeze 3 standards suite is expected to be released mid-2026.

Agileo Automation unveils Agil’EDA, a new software solution implementing Equipment Data Acquisition (EDA), a set of SEMI standards also known as Interface A, to enable semiconductor equipment manufacturers to meet the evolving high-performance connectivity requirements of tier-one fabs and advanced packaging facilities. As semiconductor manufacturing moves towards higher levels of automation and data-driven optimization, fab owners increasingly require EDA alongside traditional SECS/GEM connectivity from semiconductor OEMs for their production tools. Agil’EDA addresses this by separating the control flow from the data flow, ensuring that structured, high-frequency data collection does not interfere with critical equipment operations. Designed for long-term deployment, Agil’EDA fully supports the widely used EDA Freeze 2 (SOAP/XML) and is architected for the transition to Freeze 3 (gRPC/protocol buffers). SEMI’s EDA Freeze 3 standards suite is expected to be released mid-2026.

 

As semiconductor manufacturing moves towards higher levels of automation and data-driven optimization, fab owners increasingly require EDA alongside traditional SECS/GEM connectivity from OEMs for their production tools. Agil’EDA separates equipment control from data acquisition, ensuring that structured, high-frequency data collection does not interfere with critical equipment operations.

 

Designed for long-term deployment, Agil’EDA fully supports the widely used EDA Freeze 2 (SOAP/XML) and is architected for the transition to Freeze 3 (gRPC/protocol buffers). This next EDA freeze, expected in mid-2026, offers significantly higher data throughput and lower latency. Agileo successfully tested its Freeze 3 implementation at SEMI Standards Meetings in November 2024.

 

 

Incorporating robust cybersecurity features such as encrypted communications and authentication, Agil’EDA is available as a stand-alone solution for existing equipment software or as a pre-integrated component within Agileo’s A²ECF-SEMI framework. Combined with Agil’GEM and Agil’GEM300, it provides a comprehensive connectivity solution that significantly reduces time to market for OEMs.

 

 

“The key value for OEMs is a fast adoption path to a future-ready EDA architecture,” explains Marc Engel, chief executive officer of Agileo Automation. “By integrating Freeze 3 requirements in Agil’EDA architecture from the start, we address OEMs’ current needs while preparing them for future semiconductor manufacturing requirements.”

 

 

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About Agileo Automation
Agileo Automation is a trusted partner for equipment manufacturers, helping them build smarter, automated, and more connected machines that integrate seamlessly into advanced semiconductor fabs. Founded in 2010 in Poitiers, France, Agileo helps OEMs with control, communication, data acquisition, and testing across their tools through proven software and expert support. Its flagship A²ECF-SEMI framework provides a solid foundation for developing equipment controllers fully aligned with SEMI SECS/GEM, GEM300, and EDA standards. As an active member of SEMI and the OPC Foundation, Agileo Automation contributes directly to shaping the standards that drive manufacturing. For more information, please visit our website or follow us on LinkedIn.

 

 

 

 

 

Avia Establishes Global Trust Center in Singapore

Business Wire India

AviaGames today announced the opening of its Global Trust Center in Singapore, a dedicated hub for advancing security and data protection for players across its portfolio of skill-based, real-money games. Dr. Jan Wang, Chief Information Security Officer, AviaGames, will oversee the entity, bringing experience from security leadership roles at highly regulated organizations such as AWS (Amazon Web Services) to build a high-performance cybersecurity team and lead complex international regulatory engagements. The new center reinforces AviaGames’ commitment to safeguarding player data and digital assets while delivering a seamless, high-quality gaming experience.

 

This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260325133262/en/

 

 

Cybersecurity and privacy expert Dr. Jan Wang has been appointed to oversee the AviaGames Global Trust Center

Cybersecurity and privacy expert Dr. Jan Wang has been appointed to oversee the AviaGames Global Trust Center

 

“Singapore serves as a strategic crossroads for global regulatory excellence,” said Vickie Chen, Founder and CEO, AviaGames. “We are confident in Dr. Jan Wang’s leadership as we take this major step in our global expansion and our efforts to ensure secure and trustworthy gaming experience to our players.”

 

The Global Trust Center is designed to strengthen AviaGames’ global cybersecurity infrastructure and unify data protection standards across jurisdictions. By synthesizing data sovereignty mandates within a cohesive security framework, AviaGames aims to protect its tens of millions of players worldwide while ensuring fair and reliable gameplay.

 

 

“We are pioneering the future of fully agentic cybersecurity and data compliance through our Global Trust Center,” said Dr. Jan Wang. “AviaGames can navigate complex global regulations with speed and precision to build an automated, agile infrastructure that minimizes operational disruptions and I look forward to working with local partners to strengthen player trust.”

 

 

AviaGames specializes in skill-based games, where outcomes are determined by a player’s precision and mastery, rather than chance, to create a fair and engaging environment. As AviaGames’ global player community continues to grow, the company continues to invest in security and advanced protections to ensure fast, accurate payouts. By ensuring robust protection of player data, transactions and in-game environments, AviaGames creates a foundation for a top-tier skill-based gameplay and seamless payout experience, allowing players to play with confidence.

 

 

AviaGames is hiring local talent in Singapore to support the Global Trust Center’s operations and strengthen global security capabilities. For more information on job openings and to apply to join the team, reach out to talent@aviagames.com. To learn more about AviaGames, visit aviagames.com.

 

 

About AviaGames

 

 

Avia is the go-to destination for casual mobile gaming entertainment and is the publisher of Pocket7Games, a unified gaming platform, and other individual top apps including “Solitaire Clash”, “Bingo Tour” and “8 Ball Strike”. Quick to play and win, Avia mobile games are designed for players of all skill levels, from casual gamers to hardcore enthusiasts. Avia gaming offerings include 15+ unique, skill-based games linked to a single membership and joint account system, allowing players to seamlessly switch among casual puzzle, action, card and strategy games. Avia is committed to providing an inclusive platform for players to have fun playing their favorite titles.