KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 22 (Bernama) -- IPC Systems (IPC), a secure, compliant communications and multi-cloud connectivity solutions provider, has announced its role as the exclusive global distributor for Vsense FinTech Inc (Vsense), a Taiwan-based innovator in field-programmable gate array (FPGA)-powered trading solutions.
As part of the deal, IPC will serve as the exclusive global distributor and white-label reseller of Vsense’s high-performance FPGA-based low-latency trading solutions, giving IPC exclusive rights to distribute hardware designed to bypass software overhead.
“Our partnership allows IPC to combine Vsense’s advanced FPGA solutions to our global solution portfolio. It demonstrates our commitment to delivering innovation and low-latency solutions to the capital markets,” said IPC Global Head of Data Sales, Paul Zatek.
IPC in a statement said the partnership significantly strengthens its competitive position in Asia-Pacific, where demand for deterministic latency, exchange-certified infrastructure, and hardware-based risk controls continues to grow.
By combining Vsense’s FPGA technology and deep Asian exchange integrations with IPC’s regional presence and global service capabilities, IPC is positioned to support buy-side, sell-side, and proprietary trading firms across the region with next-generation trading infrastructure.
The collaboration will expand IPC’s global trading ecosystem by combining its client network with Vsense’s FPGA solutions to deliver next-generation risk management, data normalisation, and trading connectivity.
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Thursday, January 22, 2026
IPC SYSTEMS NAMED EXCLUSIVE GLOBAL DISTRIBUTOR FOR VSENSE FPGA TRADING SOLUTIONS
Comprehensive Channel Upgrade! Xtep Leverages Southeast Asian Foothold to Advance Global Running Footwear Strategy
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Comprehensive Channel Upgrade! Xtep Leverages Southeast Asian Foothold to Advance Global Running Footwear Strategy |
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, Jan 19 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- Running shoes brand Xtep has announced that it will form a joint venture with Bonia, a distributor with over 50 years of market expertise in Malaysia, to jointly develop the Malaysian market. Analysts indicate that this move will accelerate Xtep’s drive to become the leading running brand in Southeast Asia. Notably, this new strategic direction also involves an adjustment to Xtep’s previous business cooperation model in Malaysia. In line with Xtep Group’s overall strategic shift, the company’s business model in Malaysia will be upgraded from a single exclusive distribution arrangement to a multi-channel setup. The former exclusive distributor, VGO, will transition to a “non-exclusive distributor” and remain a key partner for Xtep in deepening its local market presence. Before Xtep’s partnership with Bonia, VGO served as Xtep’s exclusive partner in Malaysia. As the initial partner facilitating Xtep’s entry into the Malaysian market, VGO laid a solid foundation for the brand’s successful entry. Xtep will continue its collaboration with VGO to advance the Xtep brand’s development through channels where VGO holds particular strength. Meanwhile, Bonia will focus on maximizing Xtep’s brand visibility in Malaysia’s core commercial districts and running brand hubs.
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Chinese media reports highlight Malaysia as Xtep’s springboard for expansion into Southeast Asia, emphasizing that this business model transformation is crucial for implementing the “Chinese Root, World-Class Running Shoes” strategy proposed in 2022. Bonia’s sales network spans Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, Thailand, and other Southeast Asian markets. The company maintains strong, stable relationships with major shopping centers in these countries, possesses deep insights into local consumer needs, and has solid cross-border retail operation capabilities.
The first store under Xtep’s partnership with Bonia opened in Mid Valley Megamall, Kuala Lumpur. According to Xtep, this 3,262-square-foot professional running flagship store displays performance running products by function and features services such as a trial running zone and foot shape and gait analysis, allowing runners to experience world-class running technology. This store also showcases stories of local runners and photos from local running events to enhance runners’ sense of belonging.
Running culture in Malaysia is maturing. Data from the World Bank and Euromonitor International shows that Malaysia has the largest sportswear and footwear market in Southeast Asia. The Malaysian Sports Culture Index 2023 survey revealed that 63% of respondents cited jogging as their favorite sport. In terms of road racing popularity, the 2024 Kuala Lumpur Standard Chartered Marathon attracted over 40,000 participants.
Xtep entered the Malaysian market in 2024 and has consistently employed an operational strategy of “Professional-to-mass influence” coupled with a cultural strategy of “adapting to local conditions”. The brand has connected with local consumers through events and running communities. During its partnership with VGO, Xtep organized several large-scale running events in Malaysia, including the “10KM Time Challenge” held in Penang in August 2024, which attracted top athletes from Indonesia, Singapore, Uganda and Kenya. With Malaysia emerging as a strategic hub for international growth, Xtep envisions the country as both a blueprint for overseas expansion and a dynamic showcase of its running heritage.
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Yuxin Chen, general@xtep.com.hk
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Sunday, January 18, 2026
Penguin Solutions SMART Modular CXL NV-CMM E3.S 2T Memory Module Achieves CXL Compliance
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Penguin Solutions SMART CXL NV-CMM E3.S 2T non-volatile memory module has met compliance for the CXL® Consortium’s Integrators List. The module is designed to enhance system acceleration, support large in-memory databases, and ensure quick data recovery following power loss or system crashes. |
Now officially listed on the CXL Consortium's Integrators List
FREMONT, Calif., Jan 15 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- Penguin Solutions, Inc. (Nasdaq: PENG) a leading provider of high-performance computing and AI infrastructure solutions, today announced that its SMART Modular CXL NV-CMM E3.S 2T non-volatile memory module has successfully passed CXL® compliance testing. This achievement not only signifies adherence to industry standards, but positions Penguin Solutions as a trusted leader in advanced memory technology for CXL applications. Penguin’s SMART Modular CXL NV-CMM E3.S 2T Memory Module is now listed on the CXL Consortium's Integrators List.
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The CXL NV-CMM E3.S 2T module utilizes the Compute Express Link® (CXL) 2.0 standard, offering low latency, high bandwidth persistent storage with enterprise-class RAS features. This module accelerates system performance through efficient checkpointing and caching for in-memory databases, and ensures quick data recovery following power loss or system crashes.
"We are proud to have our SMART CXL NV-CMM E3.S 2T memory module recognized for its compliance with CXL standards," said Andy Mills, vice president Advanced Product Development for Integrated Memory at Penguin Solutions. "This achievement underscores our commitment to delivering high-quality, interoperable memory solutions that meet the evolving needs of our customers."
Key Use Cases for the SMART CXL NV-CMM E3.S 2T:
- Accelerated AI/ML Workloads: The CXL NV-CMM E3.S 2T is optimized for accelerating AI and machine learning workloads by providing fast access to large datasets, enhancing model training efficiency and accuracy.
- Data Center Applications: Ideal for data centers, this module supports high-performance computing, computational storage, and network acceleration, ensuring efficient data processing and storage.
- High-Performance Computing (HPC): It is well-suited for HPC environments, offering low latency and high bandwidth necessary for complex simulations and data analytics.
- Storage Essentials: Provides persistent memory solutions essential for maintaining data integrity and availability in critical systems.
This inclusion on the CXL Consortium’s Integrators List reflects the decades of experience and dedication to high-performance, high-quality, and interoperability of Penguin’s SMART Modular memory portfolio, reinforcing its position as a leading provider and innovator that is advancing integrated memory technology.
For more information, please visit www.penguinsolutions.com.
Penguin Solutions is a trademark or registered trademark of Penguin Solutions, Inc. or its affiliates. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. CXL and Compute Express Link are trademarks of compute Express Link Consortium, Inc.
About Penguin Solutions, Inc.
SMART Modular Technologies, a Penguin Solutions brand, helps customers around the world enable high performance computing through the design, development and advanced packaging of integrated memory solutions with a portfolio that ranges from today’s leading edge memory technologies to standard and legacy DRAM and Flash storage products. For more information, visit: www.penguinsolutions.com.
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Contact
Product Marketing
Arthur Sainio
Director of Integrated Memory DRAM Product Marketing
Penguin Solutions
39870 Eureka Dr., Newark, CA 94560
1-510-364-3647
arthur.sainio@smartm.com
Media Relations
Maureen O’Leary
Director of Communications
Penguin Solutions
1-602-330-6846
pr@penguinsolutions.com
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Friday, January 16, 2026
KiddeFenwal Launches NATURA™ Micro, Offering Enhanced, Compact Object Fire Protection for Vital Commercial and Industrial Assets
ASHLAND, Mass., Jan 16 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- KiddeFenwal, the global leader in the fire suppression and safety controls industry, is expanding its industry-leading fire protection technologies with the launch of NATURA™ Micro. The latest addition to the company’s line of inert gas systems, offered via its trusted Kidde Fire Systems brand, NATURA™ Micro provides an enhanced layer of fire protection in a highly compact design, offering a rapid, zero-residue, eco-friendly and low-maintenance means of safeguarding high-value, small-sized assets.
KiddeFenwal launched NATURA™ Micro at Intersec, a premier trade event for the global security, safety and fire protection industries, which took place in Dubai from Jan. 12-14. The company also introduced enhancements to its NATURA™ “total flood” inert gas system, including an acoustic nozzle optimized for environments that contain assets sensitive to sound and vibrations; a refill program that cuts order fulfillment lead times to re-arm discharged systems down to a day; and reduced agent quantity requirements that lower the costs of system ownership.
With NATURA™, KiddeFenwal has been leading the way in protecting commercial and industrial operations from growing fire risks, including water damage resulting from mandated, large-droplet sprinklers. Its cutting-edge system preempts the activation of these sprinklers by detecting incipient-stage fires early and suppressing them through the rapid deployment of inert gases. Within seconds, the gases lower the oxygen content to a level at which the process of combustion is no longer supported. They also leave zero residue, mitigating the risk of asset damage and cost-prohibitive downtime, and are environmentally responsible, with an ozone depletion potential (ODP) of zero and a global warming potential (GWP) of zero.
In addition, the NATURA™ system includes features that significantly reduce installation and testing challenges. It can use thin-walled pipes, has smaller venting requirements, supports test-activation without agent release, and utilizes quick-connect couplings.
NATURA™ Micro provides equivalent benefits at an object-specific level, offering an enhanced level of protection, flexibility and value for a wide variety of enclosed, small-sized assets, including server racks, power distribution units and high-voltage cabinets.
KiddeFenwal is expanding and enhancing its inert gas systems at a time marked by increasing fire risk. Innovations surrounding AI have sparked an exponential rise in data center buildouts, which require increasingly intense energy loads to fuel their power needs. In addition, increasing adoption of lithium-ion batteries has created greater opportunities for hazards leading to and resulting from thermal runaway. These risks were thrust into the global spotlight in September 2025 when a lithium-ion battery fire and release of various chemicals is believed to have led to an explosion at a South Korean data center, causing a nationwide shutdown of online government services and leading to the permanent loss of approximately 858 terabytes of government data, according to some official reports.
“Heightened threats of commercial and industrial fires, and the mounting, widespread risks they pose, necessitate greater innovation on the part of fire suppression and safety leaders,” said Rekha Agrawal, CEO of KiddeFenwal. “Given this backdrop, we are especially proud to introduce new, forward-looking solutions that not only offer enhanced fire protection but add value to our growing customer base.”
KiddeFenwal’s NATURA™ system is listed, approved and recognized by Underwriters Laboratories (UL), Underwriters Laboratories of Canada (ULC), FM Global, Construction Product Regulation (CPR) and Loss Benefit Prevention Certification Board (LPCB).
About KiddeFenwal
KiddeFenwal is a global leader in industrial and commercial fire suppression systems and safety controls. With a legacy spanning more than a century and the agility achieved as a standalone company, KiddeFenwal designs and delivers next-generation technologies that protect lives, livelihoods, critical infrastructure and even priceless museum artifacts. Its trusted brands, including Kidde Fire Systems, Kidde Fire Protection and Fenwal Controls, serve a wide range of sectors, from energy and manufacturing to marine, infrastructure and OEM applications. Headquartered in Ashland, Massachusetts, KiddeFenwal has a growing global presence across North America, South America, Europe, the Middle East and the Asia-Pacific regions. For more information, visit www.kiddefenwal.com.
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Sharon Horowitz
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202-559-9171
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Thursday, January 15, 2026
H2O.ai Accredited by IMDA Singapore for Enterprise Generative AI Solutions
“Being accredited by IMDA is a powerful validation of the work our teams and customers are doing every day to bring trustworthy, sovereign, air-gapped AI into real production. Singapore is leading the world in responsible AI adoption, and we’re excited to double down with our partners and customers here. The AI age we imagined is now here and this milestone gives us even more fuel to deliver breakthrough outcomes together,” said Sri Ambati, Founder & CEO of H2O.ai.
Building on its 2021 accreditation for predictive AI technologies, this new recognition reaffirms H2O.ai’s leadership in helping institutions implement secure and production-ready AI systems. Through the IMDA Accreditation programme, IMDA validates enterprise technology companies against rigorous technical, financial, and operational criteria, enabling government agencies and enterprises to confidently adopt accredited solutions that enhance decision-making, automate workflows, and deliver better services.
H2O.ai’s GenAI technologies are already demonstrating measurable impact across global organizations. The U.S. National Institutes of Health (NIH) uses H2O.ai’s air-gapped h2oGPTe platform to power a secure internal Business Assistant that supports 8,000+ employees and reduces up to 10,000 service requests per year. Commonwealth Bank of Australia, the nation’s largest bank, leverages H2O.ai GenAI to drive measurable impact, including reducing scam losses by over 70% and overall fraud by 30%.
About H2O.ai
Founded in 2012, H2O.ai is on a mission to democratize AI. As the world’s leading agentic AI company, H2O.ai converges Generative and Predictive AI to help enterprises and public sector agencies develop purpose-built GenAI applications on their private data. With a focus on Sovereign AI—secure, compliant, and infrastructure-flexible deployments—H2O.ai delivers solutions that align with the highest standards of data privacy and control.
Its open-source technology is trusted by over 20,000 organizations worldwide, including more than half of the Fortune 500. H2O.ai powers AI transformation for companies like AT&T, Commonwealth Bank of Australia, Singtel, Chipotle, Workday, Progressive Insurance, and NIH.
H2O.ai partners include NVIDIA, Dell Technologies, Deloitte, Ernst & Young (EY), Snowflake, AWS, Google Cloud Platform (GCP), VAST Data and MinIO. H2O.ai’s AI for Good program supports nonprofit groups, foundations, and communities in advancing education, healthcare, and environmental conservation. With a vibrant community of 2 million data scientists worldwide, H2O.ai aims to co-create valuable AI applications for all users.
H2O.ai has raised $256 million from investors, including Commonwealth Bank, NVIDIA, Goldman Sachs, Wells Fargo, Capital One, Nexus Ventures and New York Life.
For more information, visit www.h2o.ai.
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Media Contacts
H2O.ai
Cherylene See
Marketing Director
cherylene.see@h2o.ai
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Friday, January 9, 2026
8x8 Acquires Singapore's Maven Lab To Expand APAC Customer Engagement
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 7 (Bernama) -- Global business communications platform provider, 8x8 Inc has acquired Maven Lab, a Singapore-based leader in mobile marketing and enterprise messaging, accelerating its strategy to deliver end-to-end customer engagement across the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region.
The acquisition expands 8x8’s APAC-native messaging, automation, and customer engagement capabilities, strengthening support for enterprise and public-sector organisations that require secure, high-volume communications with local relevance and regional scale.
8x8 General Manager, CPaaS, Sylvain Chaperon said Maven Lab brings deep experience delivering packaged, outcome-orientated messaging solutions that customers can deploy quickly.
“Together, we will expand our ability to help APAC organisations run secure, high-volume customer communications across more channels, with expanded regional coverage and support,” said Chaperon in a statement.
The integration of Moobidesk, Maven Lab’s cloud-based customer engagement and messaging platform, into the 8x8 Platform for CX is expected to deliver a more scalable, unified, and comprehensive offering for the region.
The combined teams will evaluate enhancements to extend engagement capabilities, including richer interaction experiences, smarter automation, and support for emerging channels.
Together, 8x8 and Maven Lab will help organisations across industries such as finance, eCommerce, healthcare, logistics, and travel to improve speed, consistency, and governance in customer communications.
With access to 8x8’s global scale, regional data centres, and enterprise-grade compliance, customers are expected to improve throughput and reliability, strengthen data protection, and enhance security via 8x8’s advanced fraud prevention and authentication suite.
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Singapore Students Prove Anyone Can Build AI: Codechella 2025 Redefines University Hackathons
What unfolded over the next four hours proved her point. Ten finalists - from medical students tackling postpartum depression to solo builders reimagining education - demonstrated that when you give people the right tools and community, they build solutions the world needs.
A Different Kind of Hackathon
When registrations opened on October 6, over 200 students from 10 Singapore universities signed up. Medical students. Bioengineering majors. Business students. Digital media creators. The builders who showed up weren't the usual computer science crowd - they were students from every discipline proving that AI isn't just for technical majors anymore.
Students built virtually, sharing their prototypes across X, Instagram, and TikTok. Judges selected the top 10 finalists, who then spent a week in mentorship sessions with industry leaders on pitching, product design, and go-to-market strategy.
"I was amazed by the creativity of the students and how quickly they were able to bring their ideas to life," said mentor Jonathan Chong from codetogether.ai. "Mentoring them through thinking commercially was an absolute highlight."
When Builders Build for People They Know
The three winning teams demonstrated what happens when students build solutions for problems they witness daily:
Hera - Five NUS medical students built an AI-driven postpartum companion after witnessing how mothers' mental health gets overlooked in clinical care. With 1 in 7 Singaporean mothers experiencing postpartum depression and 50% going undiagnosed, Hera provides personalized mental health check-ins, baby tracking, and lifestyle features. The judges were impressed when the team shared plans to use prize money to continue developing Hera and even hire people.
Edugrade - "I have witnessed educators spending countless hours grading papers late into the night, often sacrificing their personal time," said solo builder Sidharth Rajesh from SMU. His AI-powered grading assistant automates repetitive tasks while maintaining personalized feedback - giving teachers their evenings back.
Migrant Mate - NTU students witness migrant workers building the Jurong Region MRT line under the hot sun every day. "Despite their selfless contributions to our nation's infrastructure, their struggles often remain unseen," they explained. Their multilingual AI app helps Singapore's 900,000+ migrant workers navigate finances, understand their rights, and build community.
Special Mention: MicroCosm - Bioengineering student Archit Pratham (NTU) transformed static biology diagrams into interactive 3D cell visualizations. "Those pages about 'the mitochondrion is the powerhouse of the cell' felt like distant fairytales," he said. "I wanted students to explore it, not just memorize it."
A Community Effort
The Grand Finale brought together judges Vincent Tan (Google Cloud), Kevin Boezennec (Design Strategy Consulting), Jimmy Lim (WeWork), Jordan Dea-Mattson (Box850 Advisors), and Christel Buchanan (ChatAndBuild). The nationwide reach was made possible through collaboration with Lorong AI, Singapore's AI community hub, and partners including Singapore Global Network.
The Movement Continues
Codechella Singapore is part of a global movement - from Codechella Kids introducing AI literacy to young creators, to Codechella Sessions expanding internationally. "Our mission is simple," Buchanan said. "Empower every builder, everywhere, to create and own intelligence."
For the 200+ students who participated, Codechella Singapore was proof that the future of AI belongs to builders with heart, vision, and community behind them.
About ChatAndBuild
ChatAndBuild enables anyone to build AI apps, agents, and systems by describing them in natural language. The company also pioneered Non-Fungible Agents (NFAs), ownable AI agents that learn and evolve. Through global partnerships and university festivals, ChatAndBuild has introduced hands-on AI creation to thousands.
About Lorong AI
Lorong AI is Singapore's hub for the AI community, bringing together practitioners and creators to connect and grow through a collaborative environment and curated programming. Since launching in January 2025, it has fostered a vibrant community with members across government, industry and research sectors.
Contact Information:
Name: Anastasia Harper
Company: ChatAndBuild
Website: chatandbuild.com
Email: anastasia@chatandbuild.com
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SOURCE: ChatAndBuild