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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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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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From shopping sprees to post-shopping pit stops, every mother-daughter outing comes with its own set of negotiations  especially when food is involved. One suggests a quick bite, the other questions the timing. No prizes for guessing who’s who.

Leaning into this familiar banter, KFC India’s new campaign film, introduces the all–new Crispy ShaWOWrma wrap a WOW twist to the familiar favourite. Starring the much-loved on-screen duo Priyamani and Ashlesha Thakur, the film captures this dynamic perfectly.  

 

As the two finish up a shopping spree, Ashlesha casually suggests a quick KFC stop  only to be met with a skeptical “KFC? Abhi?” from mom Priyamani. What follows is a series of “haan” & “naa”, dramatic reactions & a very firm refusal, which even catches Colonel Sander’s attention.

 

But Priyamani’s resistance doesn’t last long. One bite of the all–new Crispy ShaWOWrma wrap is all it takes to flip mumma’s “naa” into a very enthusiastic “haan”.   

 

 

 

Mayuresh Dubhashi, Chief Creative Officer, FCB Neo said, 

 

The all–new menu item is KFC’s twist on the familiar favourite. The KFC Crispy ShaWOWrma Wrap comes with a deliciously toasted tortilla wrap, loaded with KFC’s iconic crispy Peri-Peri chicken strips, creamy shawarma mayo, fresh lettuce & tangy pickled Mediterranean veggies.

 

Priced starting at just INR 169, the all–new Crispy ShaWOWrma Wrap is available across all 1300 KFC restaurants in India for dine-in & takeaway, as well as  via the KFC app, website (https://online.kfc.co.in/) or via leading food delivery apps.

 

Business Wire India

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.

Business Wire India

WHOOP, the human performance company, today announced it has raised $575 million in Series G funding at a $10.1 billion valuation, advancing its global expansion and long-term vision for personalized health. The round was led by Collaborative Fund and includes global participation from 2PointZero Group, Qatar Investment Authority (QIA), Mubadala Investment Company, Abbott, Mayo Clinic, Macquarie Capital (entities administered by Macquarie Capital), Glade Brook, B-Flexion, IVP, Foundry, Accomplice, Affinity Partners, Promus Ventures, and Bullhound Capital alongside a group of prominent global athletes and individual investors.

 

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Individual investors in the round include Cristiano Ronaldo, LeBron James, Rory McIlroy, Reggie Miller, Niall Horan, Karen Wazen, Virgil van Dijk, Mathieu van der Poel, and Shane Lowry, underscoring the deep connection between WHOOP and elite performance, health, and global culture.

 

This funding comes at a defining moment for WHOOP and the future of health. Chronic disease is rising globally, while many healthcare systems remain built for reactive care. At the same time, advances in AI and continuous biometric data are enabling a fundamentally new approach that predicts risk, guides behavior, and improves health in real time. WHOOP has spent over a decade building toward this moment. With this investment, the company will accelerate global expansion and scale its platform as a new standard for personalized, preventive health.

 

 

“Our raise brings together the world’s most sophisticated investors, leading health institutions, and iconic global athletes behind the mission to unlock human performance and healthspan,” said Will Ahmed, Founder and CEO of WHOOP. “We are building the personal health platform that people use to improve their health and livelihood.”

 

 

Accelerating International Growth

 

 

WHOOP is experiencing rapid global momentum amid an extraordinary period of growth:

 

 

• The company now has over 2.5 million members around the world
• In 2025, bookings grew 103% year-over-year, exiting the year at a $1.1B run rate
• In 2025, WHOOP operated cash flow positive
• WHOOP is hiring for over 600 new roles around the world this year to support research and development and international expansion

 

Proceeds from this Series G financing will fuel further U.S. growth and international expansion across Europe, the GCC, Latin America, and Asia.

 

Building the Preeminent Global Health Platform

 

 

This financing will accelerate WHOOP in building the world’s leading personal health platform – an intelligent, unified system designed to extend healthspan, optimize performance, and prevent disease before it begins.

 

 

Abbott, a global healthcare leader, joins as a strategic investor. With a broad portfolio spanning diagnostics, medical devices, nutrition, and generic medicines, Abbott brings deep healthcare expertise, scale, and a track record of health tech innovation, creating solutions that are more responsive, connected, and personalized. WHOOP and Abbott share a commitment to empowering people to take control of their health.

 

 

Powered by more than 24 billion hours of physiological data and purpose-built AI models, WHOOP delivers predictive, personalized health insights. Members open the app an average of over eight times per day – almost three times higher than other screenless wearables – to understand how they slept, whether they are recovered, how hard to push or pull back, and how daily behaviors like training, nutrition, and stress are impacting their performance and long-term health. These insights go beyond sleep and fitness, helping members identify early warning signs, reduce risk, and take action that can prevent serious health events. From world leaders and executives to elite athletes and artists, WHOOP has become an essential platform for those committed to performing and living at their highest level.

 

 

“WHOOP has become one of the most important tools I use to support my long-term health,” said Cristiano Ronaldo, a WHOOP investor and global ambassador. “I am proud to participate in this round because I believe in the future we are building together. No other company has created a health platform this powerful that people are proud to wear.”

 

 

To learn more about the company’s vision for the future of health, click here. Press materials, including imagery, are available here.

 

 

About WHOOP

 

 

WHOOP delivers a wearable membership to help people live healthier, longer lives and unlock extraordinary potential. Through a powerful 24/7 wearable with a 14-day battery life, WHOOP provides intelligent health guidance across sleep, recovery, strain, fitness, and longevity. The health platform includes an FDA-cleared ECG, a Healthspan longevity feature, Blood Pressure Insights, and Advanced Labs blood biomarker analysis. Research shows that people who wear WHOOP daily log more than 90 additional minutes of exercise per week, get over two extra hours of sleep, and have 10% higher heart rate variability.

 

 

Trusted by millions of members worldwide including athletes, global leaders, military operators, executives, and artists, WHOOP has become a modern symbol of disciplined, intentional living. WHOOP was founded in 2012 and is headquartered in Boston. The company has raised more than $900 million in venture capital, ships to 56 countries, and operates in six languages. To learn more or start a one-month free trial, visit whoop.com and connect with WHOOP on Instagram, X, Facebook, LinkedIn, and YouTube.

 

 

 

 

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AGEasy, the consumer products brand under Antara Senior Care—India’s most comprehensive and fully integrated senior-care ecosystem—has introduced the country’s first adult diaper pants featuring Smart Liquid Distribution™ technology. Re-engineered specifically for seniors, it features a unique three-layer design that offers measurably improved absorption over ordinary adult diapers, reduces sagging and delivers more reliable protection for everyday ease and joy. AGEasy has redesigned each layer and how they work together, creating a technology unlike any other. The in-house innovation is currently awaiting grant of patent.

 

AGEasy Adult Diaper Pants with Smart Liquid Distribution™ marks a significant step in addressing one of the most common yet poorly addressed problems of ageing: incontinence. Existing chronic conditions and ageing exacerbate incontinence, instilling a fear of stepping out in seniors. Making the right protection, therefore, is not only a hygiene choice but a gateway to independence. This makes well-designed hygiene solutions an important enabler of dignified and active ageing.

 

Existing adult hygiene products continue to fall short on leakage protection, fit, odour control, and skin safety despite growing acceptance. Recognising these gaps, AGEasy conducted extensive research into the real-life challenges faced by seniors to re-engineer the adult diaper.

 

Rajit Mehta, Managing Director & CEO of Antara Senior Care, said, “At AGEasy, seniors have always been at the heart of everything we do, pushing us to innovate. We looked at incontinence and asked ourselves how we can deliver dignity and independence. Designing adult hygiene products is about understanding what seniors like to do but get restricted by fear. The answer couldn’t just be better absorption; it had to be a product that’s secure, safe, comfortable, that moves with them, and doesn’t announce itself. We challenged our team to go back to the very architecture of how adult diapers work, and they came up with AGEasy Adult Diaper Pants (with Smart Liquid Distribution™).”

 

Ishaan Khanna, CEO, Antara Assisted Care Services, said, “Our research revealed a key insight. In many adult diapers, the top sheet is often the weakest link. If liquid does not move quickly through this layer to reach the absorbent core, even the most advanced core cannot perform effectively. We addressed this with a uniquely perforated top sheet that enables near-immediate liquid transfer. But we didn’t stop there. We also redesigned the standard acquisition distribution layer with a proprietary architecture that distributes the liquid uniformly across the entire diaper surface. This prevents pooling in one area, which is the root cause of sagging, leakage, and skin discomfort. Together, these interventions form the basis of the Smart Liquid Distribution™ technology.”

 

The product has been tested in NABL-accredited laboratories and is ISI-marked, demonstrating significantly faster absorption and improved dryness compared to market-leading alternatives.

 

AGEasy’s vantage point is unlike that of any other player in the senior care products category. At Antara, we have spent over a decade learning from seniors so we can build for them. That institutional knowledge is what powered the Smart Liquid Distribution™ technology. The AGEasy Adult Diaper Pants deliver on every dimension that existing products have long compromised on:

 

• Smart Liquid Distribution™ technology for superior dryness
• Anti-sagging performance for a discreet fit
• Up to 12 hours of protection for uninterrupted confidence
• Anti-bacterial core for hygiene and skin safety
• Wetness indicator that signals when it is time for a change
• Skin-friendly, soft material designed for all-day comfort

 

The product is designed to be worn like a regular undergarment that remains hidden under clothing. It is available on the AGEasy website and partner marketplaces.

 

AGEasy continues its mission of making ageing easier by offering thoughtfully curated products that address chronic health needs across fall prevention, joint care, lung care, diabetes management, gut care and adult hygiene. With this launch, AGEasy further strengthens its position as an innovation-led brand dedicated to improving the quality of life for India’s seniors, empowering them to live with ease, joy, and independence.