Nordic commits to bringing technology and engineers closer to children and students, as the Micro:bit Educational Foundation calls for industry and education to work together

OSLO, Norway, Oct. 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Nordic Semiconductor (OSE: NOD), a global leader in low-power wireless IoT solutions, this month celebrates 10 years of its ultra-low-power wireless technology at the heart of the BBC micro:bit, the pocket-sized educational development board that has helped an estimated 73.5 million young people in more than 85 countries learn coding and digital creativity, according to the Micro:bit Educational Foundation.

The milestone follows the Foundation's call for industry and education to work together so that children can understand, question, and create with technology. When launched back in in 2016, up to one million micro:bit boards powered by Nordic wireless technology were distributed to school-children across the UK through the BBC Make it Digital campaign. Today, it has become one of the world's most widely used tools for introducing young people to programming, electronics, and digital creativity. The Foundation aims to reach 100 million young people by 2028.

"Nordic Semiconductor has been with us from the very beginning. In 2016, they supplied a million components for the original BBC micro:bit, which was given to every Year 7 student across the UK," says Gareth Stockdale, CEO of Micro:bit Educational Foundation. "That was an extraordinary commitment to a new idea, and it helped put a real computer into the hands of a whole generation of young people."

The original board was built around the Nordic nRF51822 Bluetoothâ Low Energy SoC, while the current micro:bit v2 uses the nRF52833 multiprotocol SoC, providing world-class Bluetooth LE wireless connectivity and ultra-low-power edge AI capabilities. This means students are learning on proven low-power wireless technology from the same family used by professional engineers in connected products across consumer, industrial, and healthcare applications. For many developers, the micro:bit is the first step on a path from the classroom to professional wireless development.

"Nordic has remained one of our longest-standing and most active partners, with their technology at the heart of every micro:bit," continues Gareth Stockdale,. "We're very grateful for their generosity and their belief in what we do. As we look to the next decade, we're excited to keep working together to help even more children discover what they can create with technology."

"The micro:bit has shown what happens when technology is made accessible, practical, and fun. Interest in technology is often decided early, long before anyone chooses a subject or a career," said Vegard Wollan, CEO of Nordic Semiconductor. "We want children to discover what they can build, and to see technology and electronics as a real option for their education. Many of tomorrow's developers will first encounter wireless technology in the classroom with the micro:bit. We will keep supporting that, through our technology and through collaboration with the schools and communities closest to us."

Nordic's commitment to educating young minds continues this month, closer to home. On October 15, Nordic will join Electronic Coast at the Horten Tech Festival in Norway, where local school pupils and university students can meet Nordic's technology experts and pitch ideas for what they would like to build with micro:bit. Nordic will demonstrate BBC micro:bits alongside a selection of its wider wireless IoT technologies. The aim is to make Nordic visible and accessible to young people, including those considering careers in engineering and technology, while strengthening the company's presence in one of Norway's important electronics communities.

By combining classroom-friendly hardware with industrial-grade wireless technology, the micro:bit has helped close the gap between education and engineering practice. For Nordic, the program is a natural extension of its broader mission: to provide the complete wireless solution for designing, deploying, and maintaining the world's IoT devices securely, reliably, and sustainably.

About Nordic Semiconductor

Nordic Semiconductor is a leading low-power wireless IoT company, providing the essential platform and wireless technologies that connect the world's IoT devices. By offering world-class hardware, embedded software, development tools, and cloud lifecycle services, the company simplifies the development and maintenance of secure, reliable, and scalable connected products.

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SoftAtHome powers Orange's new "Reconnexion Flash" Service with Always'ON to Keep French Homes Online During Fiber Outages

The Livebox switches the whole household to the customer's smartphone hotspot. No app, no VPN, no extra hardware.

PARIS, Oct. 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- SoftAtHome, an independent software provider for broadband, Wi-Fi, video, and analytics, today announces that its cutting edge Always'ON product powers Orange's new "Reconnexion Flash" service for customers in France. When a fiber line goes down, the service running on the Livebox automatically routes the connection through the customer's own smartphone. Every device in the home stays online without any reconfiguration.

A fiber cut or routine maintenance usually causes significant disruption to end users. The fallback has usually been dedicated backup hardware such as a 4G dongle or mobile router. Always'ON removes that step. The Livebox detects the outage, connects to the smartphone's hotspot and continues to serve the home network. Laptops, tablets, smart TVs, and connected devices continue as before, over Wi-Fi or Ethernet.

Orange activated the service remotely for customers equipped with the latest Wi-Fi 7 Livebox: Livebox 7 Wi-Fi 7 and Livebox S. There is no hardware to ship and no time wasted on complex set-up.

Simple by design

The customer does not install a mobile app, configure a VPN, or depend on a dedicated server. Setup takes a few minutes :

- The Livebox screen shows a QR code as soon as the outage is detected.

- Scanning the code opens a short web tutorial. It explains how to turn on the smartphone's hotspot and set the password the Livebox provides.

- The Livebox detects the nearby smartphone and connects automatically. The customer does not need to pick a network name.

Once this is set up, during the outage, connection to the smartphone's hotspot is fast. When fiber service is restored, the Livebox redirects traffic back to the fixed line and closes the mobile link automatically.

Internet services, including streaming video apps, run over the backup connection. Services tied to the fixed network, such as the Livebox landline phone and Orange's multicast TV channels, resume when the fiber line is restored.

Simpler and faster reconnection

"With Reconnexion Flash, we are simplifying our customers' lives at a key moment by offering them a fast and autonomous solution to maintain their internet connection in the event of an outage. This unprecedented technological breakthrough on the French market illustrates Orange's commitment to strengthening network resilience and delivering an optimal customer experience." Laurence Thouveny, Customer Experience EVP, Orange

"An outage is a sensitive moment when a broadband customer judges their operator. With Always'ON, the home stays online via the customer's smartphone, and the operator maintains control of the experience. It is a real value-added service designed to run on different gateway software environments, including prpl." Arnaud Bellivier de Prin, CEO, SoftAtHome

About SoftAtHome

SoftAtHome is an independent software provider with eight critical solutions for: broadband (Connect'ON), Wi-Fi (Wifi'ON), security (Secure'ON), video (Watch'ON), analytics and QoE monitoring (Eyes'ON), reduced environmental footprint (Green'ON), a new gateway Appstore environment (Orchestr'ON), and a new seamless WAN failover via smartphone (Always'ON). With its products deployed in over 30 million Wi-Fi homes and millions of mobile devices, SoftAtHome helps telecom and network operators deliver enhanced digital home experiences. The company's 300+ employees, mainly software engineers, are committed to innovation and actively contribute to open-source communities like prpl. SoftAtHome's hybrid solutions leverage cloud-based components and software embedded in multiple mobile and fixed devices. For more information: www.softathome.com or [email protected]

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Kholo Capital provides R275 million (US$17 million) mezzanine debt funding to DCC Holdings to support refinancing and future growth

The funding will refinance existing debt and support DCC's long-term growth strategy

JOHANNESBURG, Oct. 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Kholo Capital Mezzanine Debt Fund I ("Kholo Capital") (www.KholoCapital.com) today announced the provision of R275 million (US$17 million) in mezzanine debt funding to DCC Holdings Proprietary Limited ("DCC"), a leading South African information and communications technology ("ICT") distributor with an established presence across Southern Africa. The funding will refinance existing debt and support DCC's long-term growth strategy.

DCC is a leading South African distributor of ICT products and solutions, offering a comprehensive portfolio of products across personal computing, printing, enterprise infrastructure and software. The business distributes products from leading global technology manufacturers, including HP, Dell and Lenovo, to an extensive network of resellers, system integrators and retailers across Southern Africa.

Founded in 1988, DCC has grown into an established participant in the Southern African ICT distribution market, with a distribution network and logistics infrastructure serving customers across the region. The business plays an important role in the ICT supply chain, connecting international technology manufacturers with local resellers and retailers.

Mokgome Mogoba, Managing Partner and Founder of Kholo Capital, commented: "We are delighted to support DCC's highly experienced management team as the business enters its next phase of growth. The business is backed by Kleoss Capital, a highly competent private equity investor. This transaction demonstrates how structured mezzanine debt capital can be used to optimise a company's capital structure, refinance existing debt and provide the financial flexibility required to support sustainable growth. DCC has established itself as one of South Africa's leading ICT distributors, with a strong market position underpinned by longstanding relationships with leading global technology manufacturers, an extensive reseller network and well-established logistics and distribution capabilities."

Zaheer Cassim, Managing Partner and Founder of Kholo Capital, added: "Over nearly four decades, DCC has built a formidable distribution platform, combining extensive market reach, strong logistics capabilities and a deep understanding of its channel partners' needs. Beyond its commercial strengths, DCC's investment in youth employment, support for learners with disabilities and SME reseller development reflects a commitment to inclusive growth. Its adoption of solar energy and water-saving measures further demonstrates a practical approach to responsible business. We believe DCC is well positioned to capitalise on opportunities across the Southern African ICT market, and we are pleased to partner with management in advancing growth that delivers both commercial value and meaningful social impact."

Hale Matsipa, Managing Partner of Kleoss, said: "Kleoss Capital has valued the opportunity to work with Kholo Capital on this transaction, which positions DCC for its next phase of growth. It also reflects the positive momentum in South Africa's private markets and marks another successful collaboration between Kleoss Capital and a fellow private markets investor. We look forward to continuing our partnership with the Kholo Capital team."

Carlos Ferreira, CEO of DCC, added: "DCC's shareholders, comprising senior management and Kleoss Capital, are pleased to introduce Kholo Capital into the capital structure of the DCC group. DCC has been growing steadily over the years with the addition of certain key brands and the expansion of our existing footprint within our established vendor relationships. Together with our capital partners, we look forward to the next chapter in the evolution of the business with continued optimism."

Deneys acted as legal counsel to Kholo Capital.

Webber Wentzel acted as legal counsel to DCC.

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Managing Partner – Kholo Capital Mezzanine Debt Fund I

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About Kholo Capital Mezzanine Debt Fund I:

Kholo Capital Mezzanine Debt Fund I is a R1.4 billion specialist fund providing flexible mezzanine debt solutions to mid-market businesses across Southern Africa. The fund is designed to bridge the gap between senior debt and equity, enabling companies to access growth and acquisition capital while minimising equity dilution for shareholders.

The fund typically provides investments ranging from R70 million to R205 million to businesses generating a minimum of R25 million in EBITDA per annum. Kholo Capital invests in sectors with high social impact including infrastructure, financial services, healthcare, education, telecommunications, renewable energy, food and services. The investment mandate excludes primary mining, primary agriculture, micro-lending, gambling, ammunition, tobacco, hard liquor and government-related businesses. Larger transactions can be supported through co-investment from limited partners or through syndicated structures.

Kholo Capital provides tailored funding solutions for a variety of transaction types, including growth capital, acquisitions, management buy-outs, leveraged buy-outs, private equity transactions, share buybacks, refinancing of shareholder loans and dividend recapitalisations. The fund also partners with businesses to optimise their capital structures, including refinancing portions of senior bank debt to improve cash flow and create additional headroom for reinvestment and expansion.

Mezzanine debt funding is typically structured as a 4- to 7-year instrument with flexible, bullet repayment profiles, allowing companies to service interest during the term while deferring capital repayment to maturity. This structure supports stronger cash flow management and enables businesses to reinvest in growth initiatives. The fund targets returns of more than 17%, combining yield with potential equity upside.

Kholo Capital adopts a disciplined investment approach, with leverage typically capped at 3.5x to 4.0x total debt to EBITDA and up to 80% loan-to-value, ensuring a minimum 20% equity buffer. Investments are made in established, cash-generative businesses, and the fund does not invest in distressed situations or standalone greenfield projects without appropriate guarantees from qualifying operating entities.

Founded in 2020 by Mokgome Mogoba and Zaheer Cassim, Kholo Capital is a specialist alternative investment manager with deep expertise across senior debt, mezzanine debt and private equity. The investment team has more than 100 years of combined experience and has collectively deployed over R50 billion across more than 90 transactions in over 10 African countries. The firm is led by a cohesive and experienced team with a long-standing track record of working together over two decades.

Website: www.KholoCapital.com

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Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners acquires 25% stake in Five Estuaries Offshore Wind Farm

The acquisition, made through its fifth flagship fund, strengthens Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners' UK energy infrastructure portfolio and supports delivery of the up to 1,080MW project off the Essex and Suffolk coast.

COPENHAGEN, Denmark, 13 October 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP), through its fifth flagship fund, Copenhagen Infrastructure V (CI V), has acquired the 25% share previously held by the Macquarie-led consortium in the Five Estuaries Offshore Wind Farm project. CIP joins EDF power solutions (33.33%), ESB (20.83%), and Sumitomo Corporation (20.83%) to take the project forward.

Five Estuaries Offshore Wind Farm is located approximately 40km off the north Essex and south Suffolk coast. The up to 1,080MW project received development consent in December 2025 following over four years of development. Once operational, it is expected to generate enough electricity to meet the equivalent needs of approximately one million average UK homes annually.

This updated partnership structure marks a significant milestone for the Five Estuaries project, bringing together a wealth of expertise in developing, financing, and operating large-scale offshore wind farms globally. CIP, which continues to expand its portfolio of UK energy infrastructure investments, will work closely with all project partners as a long-term investor in the project.

Kunal Patel, Partner at Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners, said: "Offshore wind offers the UK a golden opportunity to deploy clean, home-grown energy at scale, to lower and stabilise electricity bills, create highly skilled jobs as well as bolster energy security and deliver economic growth. CIP is delighted to be further expanding our UK investment portfolio through acquiring a stake in Five Estuaries Offshore Wind Farm, and we look forward to working with partners to deliver the project."

Matthieu Hue, CEO of EDF power solutions UK and Ireland, said: "We are delighted to join our partners in the Five Estuaries Offshore Wind Farm project. This project perfectly complements our existing portfolio in the UK and Ireland. We look forward to working closely with our partners and local stakeholders to bring the project online and support the UK's energy independence and security."

Since the project received development consent, work has been ongoing to further the project design, start early procurement work, and continue engagement with landowners, communities, and other stakeholders.

Notes to Editors

For more information about the Five Estuaries project, please visit fiveestuaries.co.uk.

About CIP

Founded in 2012, Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners P/S (CIP) is a global fund manager and leading investor in energy infrastructure. CIP builds value that matters by developing and constructing critical infrastructure projects that shape the future of energy.

Through its funds, CIP invests in power generation (solar and wind), energy storage, transmission and distribution, advanced bioenergy, low-carbon fuels and carbon capture.

With 15 funds currently under management, CIP is trusted by over 200 of the world's largest and most sophisticated institutions, having raised EUR ~43 billion to date. CIP has projects in more than 30 countries, with presence on the ground through a network of +2,300 professionals.

For more information, visit cip.com.

About EDF power solutions

EDF power solutions UK and Ireland (www.edf-re.uk) is a subsidiary of EDF Group, one of the world's largest low carbon electricity companies, and our investment and innovation is reducing costs for consumers and bringing significant benefits for communities.

With our operating portfolio of 50 renewable energy sites including battery, onshore and offshore wind we are providing much needed affordable, low carbon electricity. We have an expanding portfolio of wind, battery and solar projects in planning, development and construction with plans to reach 10 GW by 2035.

About ESB

ESB was established in 1927 as a statutory body under the Electricity (Supply) Act, 1927. With a holding of 97.1%, ESB is majority owned by the Irish Government. The remaining 2.9% is held by the trustees of an Employee Share Ownership Plan. As a strong, diversified utility, ESB operates across the electricity market, from generation through transmission and distribution, to supply of customers in addition to using our networks to carry fibre for telecommunications.

Visit esb.ie to learn more about ESB.

About Sumitomo Corporation

Sumitomo Corporation (TYO: 8053) is an integrated trading and business investment company with a strong global network comprising offices in over 60 countries and regions. The Sumitomo Corporation Group consists of approximately 500 companies and 80,000 employees on a consolidated basis. The Group's business activities are spread across the following ten groups: Steel, Automotive, Transportation & Construction Systems, Diverse Urban Development, Communication Services, Digital AI, Lifestyle Business, Mineral Resources, Chemicals Solutions and Energy Transformation Business. Sumitomo Corporation is committed to creating greater value for society under the corporate message of "Enriching lives and the world," based on Sumitomo's business philosophy passed down for over 400 years.

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BingX Launches U.S. Stock Trading Through Alpaca, Offering Multi-Asset Access to 7,000+ U.S. Stocks and ETFs

PANAMA CITY, Oct. 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- BingX, the world's leading multi-asset trading platform, today launched U.S. stock trading through an integration with Alpaca, a global provider of brokerage infrastructure and APIs. The new offering gives eligible users access to more than 7,000 U.S. stocks and exchange-traded funds (ETFs), expanding the range of traditional financial assets available on BingX and advancing its multi-asset strategy.

Through Alpaca's brokerage infrastructure, eligible BingX users can access U.S. stocks and ETFs directly through the platform, using their existing crypto assets to fund trades without the need for fiat deposits or a separate brokerage account managed directly by the user.

Unlike tokenized instruments that track stock prices, the offering provides access to U.S. securities through brokerage infrastructure, including the associated custody, clearing, and settlement processes. It marks another step in bringing digital assets and traditional financial markets together with a unified trading experience.

Key features include:

- Trade Stocks with USDT and USDC: Put your assets to work with no fiat, no wire transfers, and no additional brokerage accounts.

- Explore 7,000+ Stocks and ETFs: From established market leaders to companies shaping emerging market trends, diversify your portfolio on one unified platform.

- Get Started With Just $5: Access leading U.S. stocks and ETFs for as little as $5.

- Trade 24/5: Stay connected to the U.S. markets with trading access 24 hours a day, five days a week.

- Choose How You Trade: Place market or limit orders for greater flexibility in how you enter and exit positions.

"Expanding access to U.S. stocks is another step in making global market opportunities more accessible to BingX users," said Kevin Lee, Chief Strategy Officer at BingX. "As markets become increasingly interconnected, developments across equities, commodities, currencies and digital assets can influence one another. By extending access to U.S. stocks through Alpaca's brokerage infrastructure, we're giving users more ways to engage with these markets within a unified multi-asset platform."

"BingX has built a global community that is looking to access several markets and asset classes from one platform," said Yoshi Yokokawa, Co-Founder and CEO of Alpaca. "Our infrastructure and APIs are designed so partners like BingX can add U.S. equities alongside their existing offerings through Alpaca. We're pleased to support BingX as they bring U.S. stock trading to their users around the world."

To celebrate the launch, BingX is hosting a limited-time $200,000 Stocks Mystery Box, running from October 9 to 23. Eligible users can receive $10 in Tesla (TSLA) stock upon completing their first U.S. stock trade. The launch reinforces BingX's broader ambition to connect digital assets with traditional financial markets, giving traders more ways to navigate an increasingly interconnected global economy.

About BingX

Founded in 2018, BingX is the world's leading multi-asset trading platform, serving more than 40 million users worldwide. From crypto to traditional markets, BingX connects users with a broad range of assets and opportunities across global markets through one unified platform.

With perpetual futures, TradFi offerings, spot trading and copy trading, alongside AI-powered innovations, BingX delivers a reliable, intelligent, and responsive trading experience designed to help traders navigate evolving markets and act on opportunities with greater confidence and efficiency.

BingX has been the Principal Partner of Chelsea FC since 2024 and became the Official Team Partner of Scuderia Ferrari HP in 2026.

For more information, please visit: https://bingx.com/

About Alpaca

Alpaca is a global agent-first brokerage and clearing infrastructure that powers access to traditional and on-chain asset classes. Today, Alpaca supports over 10 million brokerage accounts across hundreds of fintechs and institutions in more than 50 countries, backed by $400 million in funding. For more information, visit https://alpaca.markets/.

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BroadForward Delivers Secure Signaling for Terrestar's Satellite Direct-to-Mobile Connectivity Across Canada

Secure DRA/DEA routing and Diameter Firewall are now live in Terrestar Solutions' network, enabling seamless satellite-to-mobile connectivity and extending coverage for mobile and IoT services across rural and remote communities in Canada

MONTREAL, Oct. 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Terrestar Solutions Inc., Canada's only domestically headquartered and controlled mobile satellite operator, and BroadForward, a global provider of signaling infrastructure, today announced that BroadForward's 4G routing (DRA/DEA) and Diameter Firewall (DFW) are now live in Terrestar's network. The deployment delivers secure, standards-based signaling that enables mobile and Internet of Things (IoT) traffic to be routed‑seamlessly between terrestrial and non-terrestrial networks. This marks BroadForward's further expansion into the satellite communications domain, supporting signaling interoperability between Terrestar's Non-Terrestrial Network (NTN) infrastructure and national mobile networks.

More than 75% of Canada's landmass lacks terrestrial coverage. By routing signaling traffic between satellite and cellular domains, BroadForward's platform allows Terrestar to extend coverage in both directions. This supports Terrestar's broader objective of bringing mobile connectivity to rural and remote communities and enabling mobile and IoT devices to access satellite‑based services. These services are already live for industrial and agricultural IoT, with consumer messaging and emergency alerts included in Terrestar's direct‑to‑mobile roadmap.

This two‑way capability builds on Terrestar's expanding service footprint, including its Hybrid IoT platform (launched February 2026 as Canada's first domestically controlled hybrid satellite‑cellular IoT service) and its 2025 partnership with Monogoto to deliver hybrid IoT connectivity nationwide.

"Terrestar's goal is to deliver seamless, reliable mobile satellite connectivity throughout Canada," said Serge Legris, Chief Technology Officer, Terrestar Solutions. "BroadForward's routing infrastructure is the backbone of our signaling network. It manages our signaling traffic, enables seamless satellite cellular service continuity, and accelerates new service rollouts. Together, we're delivering secure, dependable connectivity in places once considered unreachable."

Satellite‑to‑cellular signaling bridges specialized satellite systems with billions of standard smartphones and IoT endpoints. For consumers, it extends two‑way messaging and emergency services beyond cell‑tower reach. For enterprises, it enables asset tracking and remote monitoring across logistics, agriculture, energy, and other sectors. Reflecting this commercial potential, analyst firm SNS Insider forecasts the NTN market rising from USD 11B in 2023 to nearly USD 117B by 2032 (CAGR ~42%).

At the core of the deployment is BroadForward's BFX Unified Signaling Core (USC) - the GSMA GLOMO Award-winning multi‑protocol engine powering BroadForward's routing, interworking, and security portfolio, including STP, DRA/DEA, SCP, SEPP, and firewall functions across 2G/3G, 4G and 5G. This unified engine gives Terrestar a single platform for both satellite and terrestrial signaling as it evolves from Diameter‑based 4G interworking toward 5G Standalone and future direct‑to‑device NTN services.

BroadForward's signaling products are deployed at 100+ MNOs, MVNOs, IPX, NTN, MNP, and IoT providers worldwide, including multiple leading global IPX providers.

"We're proud Terrestar Solutions chose BroadForward to power their signaling connectivity," said Taco Schoute, CEO of BroadForward. "The same multi‑generational engine that secures terrestrial interconnect today, is now securing the satellite‑to‑cellular links that will define the next decade of coverage. It highlights BroadForward's growing role in NTN interconnect signaling, linking satellite‑based networks with terrestrial operators and roaming partners for full mobile coverage."

About Terrestar Solutions Inc.

Terrestar Solutions Inc. is the only Canadian-controlled mobile satellite operator engaged in the race to bring direct-to-device satellite services to smartphones and IoT devices and make anywhere-in-Canada communication a reality. Terrestar is committed to nurturing the ever-evolving, standards-based and open network ecosystem, enabling Mobile Network Operators to deliver ubiquitous communication services. Thanks to the Echostar T1 satellite, its ground network infrastructure and 40 MHz of S-band mobile-satellite spectrum, Terrestar connects Canadians from almost anywhere in the country, even in Canada's most remote regions, through its Strigo Mobile-Satellite Service (MSS). The Strigo service also supports non-profit and First Nations organizations, a testament to the Company's powerful sense of responsibility toward the welfare and progress of the communities it serves. For more information, visit terrestarsolutions.ca or follow them on LinkedIn.

Contact: 

Marie-Eve Francoeur

Manager, Corporate Communications

Email: [email protected]

About BroadForward

BroadForward is a global Dutch innovator in intelligent signaling software, empowering operators with next generation solutions for routing, interworking, security, and number portability. Its award-winning portfolio spans STP, DRA, DEA, SEPP, SCP, Signaling Firewalls (2G–5G), 4G-5G Interworking, EIR (2G-5G), GMLC, LRF, and MNP. Fully hardware agnostic and cloud native, BroadForward enables seamless virtualization and modernization of legacy network functions. Trusted by mobile operators, IPX providers, IoT platforms, and NTN/satellite networks, the company delivers flexible, future proof signaling evolution toward 5G and 6G. As a nine-time nominee and two-time GSMA GLOMO Award winner, BroadForward is recognized for driving digital network transformation. Our solutions are hardware-agnostic, designed for virtualization, containerization, and cloud deployment. All of BroadForward's software development takes place entirely in the Netherlands.

Contact: 

Steven van Zanen

Head of Marketing and Product Management

Email: [email protected] Tel: +31 85 489 5 689

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TCL Showcases 5G AI CPE X5 at Network X 2026, Bringing Comprehensive AI-Powered Optimization to Home Broadband

VIENNA, Oct. 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- TCL, a global leader in consumer electronics, showcases its flagship 5G AI CPE X5 at Network X 2026. Positioned as a comprehensive agentic AI 5G CPE, X5 features natural-language interaction, AI network optimization, application-aware QoS, proactive diagnosis and self-recovery, and an extensible AI service platform—making connectivity more reliable and effortless for households while helping reduce operators' O&M workload.

The X5 is designed for homes and small businesses seeking a premium broadband experience, from remote work and gaming to smart-home connectivity. Recently, it was named a 2026 IFA Innovation Award Honoree.

An AI Agent That Turns User Intent into Action

The X5's unified agentic architecture enables its AI agent to interpret user intent and coordinate sensing, decision-making, execution and recovery. Instead of navigating individual settings, users can express a desired outcome. For supported tasks, the agent can coordinate network checks, traffic prioritization, mode switching and compatible-device control. For example, a user could ask the X5 to optimize the network for a gaming session, and the agent can adjust supported settings based on network conditions.

Specialized AI Engines for Adaptive 5G and Wi-Fi Connectivity

The X5 applies specialized AI engines across the connectivity path, from 5G reception to indoor Wi-Fi coverage.

For cellular connectivity, AI analyzes signal quality to help select the antenna configuration for better reception. Its 8Rx architecture combines four directional C-band antennas with up to 13 dBi gain and four omnidirectional C-band antennas, delivering up to 51% higher downlink throughput than a 4Rx design in lab testing. Supporting 3GPP Release 18, X5 offers a theoretical peak downlink rate of 7.01 Gbps.

For indoor Wi-Fi, AI-assisted signal-path selection, together with congestion detection and channel adjustment, helps maintain fast, stable connectivity.

Proactive Network Self-Care, from Diagnosis to Recovery

X5 monitors Wi-Fi, LAN, cellular connectivity and system operation through a closed-loop process: detecting conditions, diagnosing supported issues, performing recovery actions, verifying results and recording outcomes. Supported recovery scenarios include certain congestion conditions, module anomalies, resource overload and parameter drift.

Network health reports provide visibility for users and support teams. Where integration is enabled, cloud management and operator systems link local diagnostics with further assistance.

Smarter Traffic, Power and Access Management

Local AI QoS recognizes supported gaming, streaming and video-call traffic, prioritizing selected latency-sensitive flows when applications share the connection.

Adaptive power management adjusts power modes based on usage scenarios and application traffic. Device identification helps users spot unfamiliar devices, while AI-assisted traffic analysis can identify certain unusual access patterns. Parental controls and guest-access settings offer additional household management options.

Beyond Connectivity: A New Connected-Living AI Hub

TCL presents a broader vision for the X5 as a connected-living AI hub, bringing together on-device computing, a unified AI OS and a Home Computing Center. The envisioned architecture aims to support local multi-agent scheduling and offline execution of supported tasks, with an emphasis on user control over personal data.

Integrated model and skill stores, alongside a unified runtime, are envisioned to support capability expansion and developer deployment. Operators could explore customized AI agents and service packages, with selected capabilities extending to compatible NAS devices, AI cameras and mesh networking equipment.

Beyond the X5, TCL showcases the prplWare-certified TCL LINKHUB HH516 5G FWA CPE, Wi-Fi 8 CPEs and routers, kids' smartwatches, and TCL Tbot, a smart desktop companion designed to extend the kids' smartwatch experience. Across its connectivity portfolio, TCL is exploring AI, next-generation Wi-Fi, 5G and 5G-A technologies to help operators develop more adaptive and user-friendly connectivity services.

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Chinese Documentary Screening and Creator Exchange Event Held in the U.S.

CHENGDU, China, Oct. 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- On August 26, a Chinese documentary screening and creator exchange event focused on cross-cultural documentary filmmaking was held in New York. Two documentaries, produced by Chengdu Plus, "Hope for the Future: Bernard Loeffke" and "The Unending Journey: Roger T. Ames and Chinese Philosophy," were screened at the event, which was attended by approximately 50 academic experts, representatives from cultural institutions, film and television professionals, and local audience members.

The documentary "Hope for the Future: Bernard Loeffke" was produced by a Chinese creative team and runs approximately 30 minutes. The film centers on the personal story of Bernard Loeffke, a 92-year-old retired U.S. Army major general, using interviews, historical materials, and archival footage to trace his real experiences of engaging with Chinese society at different stages of his life, including learning Chinese, encountering traditional Chinese medicine, and skydiving with Chinese people. These experiences span different eras and served as important source material for the film's creation. Drawing from Loeffke's experiences, the creative team organized related figures, events, and historical materials to present a cross-cultural journey spanning decades through his story.

The documentary "The Unending Journey: Roger T. Ames and Chinese Philosophy" turns its lens on an American philosopher and his research in Chinese-Western comparative philosophy, with a total runtime of approximately 40 minutes. Roger T. Ames, now 80 years old, has long been engaged in translating Chinese philosophical classics into English and in comparative philosophy research. The film follows his current work and daily life in China, including his teaching and research activities as a Humanities Chair Professor at Peking University, as well as his approach to interpreting traditional Chinese philosophical texts. As a scholar who has long worked to disseminate Chinese philosophy in English, Ames holds a certain influence in the fields of Western sinology and comparative philosophy, and his translations and perspectives have drawn attention in relevant academic circles. Through an examination of Ames's academic trajectory and personal experience, the film presents the decades-long scholarly connection between a foreign scholar and Chinese philosophy.

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Sinch expands SAP partnership with RCS integration for SAP Engagement Cloud

STOCKHOLM, Oct. 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Sinch AB (publ) announces that Rich Communication Services (RCS) is now available as part of its native integration with SAP Engagement Cloud, expanding Sinch's existing SAP partnership with a new messaging channel. The integration also creates new opportunities for AI-driven, conversational customer experiences, combining RCS with the broader omnichannel capabilities of SAP Engagement Cloud.

RCS is the next generation of mobile messaging, enabling businesses to create richer and more interactive experiences than traditional SMS, with features such as branded and verified senders, rich media and interactive buttons, all within the customer's native messaging app on their mobile phone.

The addition of RCS helps businesses using SAP Engagement Cloud create and send RCS messages to customers globally, where supported, directly from the platform. RCS joins SMS, MMS, WhatsApp, LINE, Viber and KakaoTalk as messaging channels already available through the native Sinch integration.

By adding RCS as part of the integration with SAP Engagement Cloud, businesses can deliver more engaging customer experiences directly from their existing marketing environment while benefiting from Sinch's proven messaging delivery capabilities.

"Businesses want to create more engaging and personalized customer experiences without adding complexity," said Jonathan Bean, EVP EMEA & AI Partnerships at Sinch. "Adding RCS to our native integration with SAP Engagement Cloud is a natural next step in our partnership with SAP. It gives businesses another way to reach their customers with rich, branded experiences while managing their communications from the platform they already use and ultimately, delivering better outcomes such as revenue growth, customer lifetime value, and competitive differentiation."

RCS helps businesses create richer, branded and interactive experiences. The advanced integrations turn basic automated chats into dynamic AI-powered conversations. Across marketing, sales and service use cases, businesses can turn customer interactions into completed sales, or seamlessly hand off to human service agents in SAP Service Cloud, all directly in customers' native messaging apps, with SMS fallback for added reach and reliability.

The RCS integration is available in markets where RCS Business Messaging is supported.

For more information, please contact:

Fredrik Hallstan, Director Corporate Communications

Mobile: +46 761 15 38 30

E-mail: [email protected]

Mia Nordlander

SVP Investor Relations & Sustainability

Mobile: +46 735 11 53 95

E-mail: [email protected]

About Sinch

Sinch's vision is to connect every business with every customer, everywhere in the world. With the industry's most trusted foundation for intelligent customer communications, Sinch powers over 900 billion customer interactions annually for more than 200,000 customers across the globe. Leading global companies, including AI innovators, rely on Sinch to strengthen customer relationships and deliver seamless experiences across messaging, email and voice. Profitable since its founding in 2008, Sinch generated net sales of USD 3 billion (SEK 27 billion) in 2025 and has over 4,000 employees in more than 60 countries, with headquarters in Stockholm. Sinch is listed on Nasdaq Stockholm (XSTO: SINCH). Visit us at group.sinch.com.

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Akiram Therapeutics: First clinical results from AKIR001 to be presented at EANM 2026

Akiram Therapeutics, a Swedish clinical-stage biotech company specializing in molecular radiotherapy, announces that the first clinical data from the ongoing Phase I trial of its lead drug candidate 177Lu-AKIR001 will be presented at the EANM 2026 Congress in Vienna, October 17-21. Preliminary results show a favorable safety profile within the investigated activity range and sustained tumor retention, supporting continued dose escalation and further clinical evaluation of AKIR001.

UPPSALA, Sweden, October 13 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The abstract presenting the first clinical results from the ongoing first-in-human trial has been selected as a Top Rated Oral Presentation (TROP) at EANM 2026. The study is evaluating ¹⁷⁷Lu-AKIR001 in patients with irresectable or metastatic CD44v6-positive solid tumors who have no remaining standard treatment options.

At the data cut-off, eight patients had been treated. No dose-limiting toxicities were observed, and treatment-related adverse events were limited to grade 1–2. Four patients received repeat treatment after the first administration.

Quantitative imaging showed sustained tumor retention of ¹⁷⁷Lu-AKIR001, with clearance from blood and normal tissues. Low CD44v6 expression, as determined by immunohistochemistry (IHC), was consistently associated with low absorbed tumor doses. These findings highlight the potential of IHC as a valuable tool for patient stratification and optimized patient selection prior to treatment.

"These first clinical results represent an important milestone for AKIR001. We are encouraged by the safety profile and sustained tumor retention observed so far. It is particularly encouraging that patients have been able to receive repeat treatment, which is an important consideration as development progresses," says Marika Nestor, CEO of Akiram Therapeutics.

A second study involving Akiram's CD44v6-targeting platform has also been selected as a Top Rated Oral Presentation at EANM 2026. This preclinical study evaluates AKIR001 and a derived scFv antibody format for theranostic applications in bladder cancer, extending the evaluation of Akiram's approach to a new tumor type and antibody format.

Presentations at EANM 2026

- Oral Presentation (Top Rated)

Title:Preliminary results from the ongoing first-in-human clinical trial of anti-CD44v6 agent [¹⁷⁷Lu]Lu-AKIR001

Presentation No.: OP-172

Date & Time: October 18, 4:20 PM

Location: Hall C

Speaker: Joachim Nilsson

- Oral Presentation (Top Rated)

Title:Preclinical Evaluation of 177Lu-Labelled CD44v6-Targeted Full-Length and scFv Antibodies for Bladder Cancer Radioimmunotherapy

Presentation No.: OP-599

Date & Time: October 20, 10:05 AM

Location: Hall E2

Speaker: Iris Adriana Maria Lodewijk

AKIR001 is a targeted radiopharmaceutical drug candidate that combines the therapeutic radioisotope lutetium-177 with a proprietary antibody targeting CD44v6, a tumor-associated antigen expressed in several solid tumor types. The approach is designed to deliver radiation selectively to tumor cells while limiting exposure to healthy tissue. AKIR001 is currently being evaluated in a first-in-human Phase I clinical trial (NCT06639191) at Karolinska University Hospital.

EANM in brief

The annual EANM Congress brings together experts, researchers and industry representatives in nuclear medicine to present and discuss scientific and clinical developments in the field. For more information, visit eanm26.eanm.org.

For more information, please contact:

Marika Nestor, CEO

Email: [email protected]

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