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Shop and Charge: FLO and METRO to Deploy Public EV Fast Charging in Quebec and Ontario

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QUEBEC CITY, QC, June 4, 2024 /CNW/ – FLO, a leading North American electric vehicle (EV) charging company and smart charging solutions provider, and METRO Inc. announced a new partnership to provide fast charging at more than 130 MetroSuper C, Food Basics and Marché Adonis grocery store locations across Quebec and Ontario. The partnership, which will install at least 500 fast charging ports starting in August, will ensure EV drivers have access to fast charging in convenient and accessible places, keeping them charged up and on the road.

“This partnership is about integrating the best EV charging experience into daily life and making it as routine as grocery shopping,” said Louis Tremblay, FLO President and CEO.  “Making public charging options widely available is key for Canada to achieve its environmental goals and transition to an emission-free transportation sector. By establishing fast charging stations at more than 130 grocery stores across Quebec and Ontario, we’re laying the groundwork to accelerate the transition.”

“METRO is committed to adopting short-term, science-based greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction targets for its direct and indirect emissions,” said Michel Avigliano, Vice President, Real Estate and Engineering, METRO. “Through this partnership, we are taking action to reduce our indirect emissions linked to the transport of our customers, while contributing to the collective effort of transition towards a more low-carbon economy.”

A significant number of these new installations are supported by  FLO’s partnership with the Canada Infrastructure Bank (CIB), which committed C$235 million to FLO bringing more than 1,900 public fast charging ports online across Canada by 2027.

“The CIB is investing in critical EV infrastructure which meets drivers’ needs for the future, in communities big and small, across the country. Grocery stores are essential for our daily necessities and thriving communities. By combining high speed charging options for EV drivers in the places they frequent the most, we are moving closer to ending EV owners’ range anxiety,” said Ehren Cory, CEO, Canada Infrastructure Bank.

The more than 130 grocery stores will feature the new dual port FLO Ultra fast charger.  With up to 320 kW of available power, the FLO Ultra charger will charge most new EVs to 80% in 15 minutes.  FLO’s Ultra fast charger is capable of up to 500kW when paired with a second FLO Ultra charger. Its flexible and modular design and extended cable length facilitates charging on one or on both sides, creating ease of use for all types of makes and models.

For more on FLO’s products and mission, please visit flo.com.

FLO® and FLO UltraTM ️are registered or unregistered trademarks of Services FLO Inc.

About FLO

FLO is a leading North American electric vehicle (EV) charging network operator and a smart charging solutions provider. We help to overcome climate change and accelerate EV adoption through a vertically integrated business model and by delivering EV drivers the best charging experience from curbside to countryside. Every month, we enable more than 1.5 million charging events thanks to over 100,000 fast and level 2 EV charging stations deployed at public, private and residential locations. FLO operates its network across North America with facilities in Michigan and Quebec. To learn more about what “EV charging done right™” means to us, visit  flo.com.

About Metro

With annual sales of more than $20 billion, METRO Inc. is a food and pharmacy leader in Québec and Ontario, providing employment to more than 97,000 people. Its purpose is to Nourish the health and well-being of our communities. As a retailer, franchisor, distributor, manufacturer, and provider of eCommerce services, the company operates or services a network of some 980 food stores under several banners including Metro, Metro Plus, Super C and Food Basics, and 640 pharmacies primarily under the Jean Coutu, Brunet, Metro Pharmacy and Food Basics Pharmacy banners. For more details, visit corpo.metro.ca.

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MediSun Energy and Guangdong Beijing Enterprises Shixi Technology Announce Global Distributorship for Advanced SBR-AGS Municipal Wastewater Solutions, Securing Exclusive Distribution in Malaysia and Saudi Arabia

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GUANGZHOU, China, Aug. 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — MediSun Planet Pte Ltd (“MediSun Energy”), a leader in integrated water technology and advanced circular solutions, today announced a landmark global distributorship with Guangdong Beijing Enterprises Shixi Technology Co., Ltd. Under this strategic agreement, MediSun Energy secures global distribution rights for the company’s flagship Sequential Batch Reactor – Aerobic Granular Sludge (SBR-AGS) municipal wastewater technology, including exclusive distribution rights across Malaysia and comprehensive strategic cooperation in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

By fusing MediSun Energy’s cutting-edge plant design and core systems engineering with the formidable operational heritage of Guangdong Beijing Enterprises Shixi Technology—one of the top three water environmental enterprises in the world—the two organizations are spearheading a monumental shift in environmental infrastructure. Working hand-in-hand on joint plant design, MediSun Energy will provide comprehensive in-market engineering support to localize plant designs, ensuring full compliance with regional environmental standards, local civil constraints, and municipal utility interfaces.

By integrating high-efficiency SBR-AGS biological processes into standardized, modular engineering formats, the combined solution solves the most pressing bottlenecks facing modern utilities: severe urban land scarcity, long civil construction timelines, high energy demands, and strict nutrient discharge limits.

Key technical highlights of the SBR-AGS modular solution lineup include:

Biomimetic Honeycomb Modular Systems: Engineered for compact and permanent municipal needs (5,000 m³/d module scale), utilizing a prefabricated hexagonal “beehive” weathering steel structure that enables rapid on-site assembly within 15–35 days, while achieving total nitrogen removal up to 85% and biological phosphorus removal exceeding 90%.Large-Scale Modular Wastewater Treatment Complexes: Designed for major municipal infrastructure handling up to 50,000 m³/d per unit, seamlessly integrating biochemical treatment, magnetic flocculation, and UV disinfection into an aesthetic, low-profile footprint. Operating at an ultra-compact 0.2 m²/m³, it delivers 30–50% energy savings and 10–20% capital cost reductions with a deployment cycle of just 60–90 days.

Joseph Chua, President & Co-Founder of MediSun Planet Pte Ltd, stated: “Municipalities across Southeast Asia, the Middle East, and globally are seeking immediate, scalable solutions to expand wastewater treatment capacity while meeting aggressive decarbonization and footprint goals. Traditional concrete construction can no longer keep pace with rapid urbanization. By leading the engineering and plant design alongside Guangdong Beijing Enterprises Shixi Technology—and leveraging their massive plant management expertise as one of the world’s top three water environmental leaders—we are delivering a game-changing, plug-and-play pathway that turns years of civil construction into weeks of modular deployment across key markets like Malaysia and Saudi Arabia.”

Junfang Zhou (周俊芳), General Manager of Guangdong Beijing Enterprises Shixi Technology Co., Ltd., added: “Guangdong Beijing Enterprises Shixi Technology Co., Ltd. has consistently set global benchmarks in biological wastewater treatment and large-scale plant operations. Partnering closely with MediSun Energy allows us to combine our deep operational heritage, world-class SBR-AGS technological legacy, and plant management experience with MediSun’s agile plant design, engineering strength, and expanding global market presence. Together, we are redefining modern water infrastructure with low-carbon, highly efficient modular plants engineered for the future.”

The agreement accelerates the commercial rollout of decentralized municipal wastewater infrastructure, providing utilities and industrial parks worldwide with a proven, rapidly deployable pathway toward low-carbon, space-efficient wastewater management.

About MediSun Energy
MediSun Energy is a Singapore-headquartered water infrastructure company that delivers water as a product: factory-built, modular plants deployed in weeks and run by AI. Its platform spans clean water, brine recovery, compact sewage treatment and portable water systems, serving government and industrial programmes across the Gulf and Southeast Asia.

About Guangdong Beijing Enterprises Shixi Technology Co., Ltd.
BE SHIXI TECH is a leading high-tech water enterprise specializing in water supply, advanced biological wastewater treatment, reclaimed water, modular product innovation, and high-efficiency equipment manufacturing. With end-to-end capabilities spanning R&D, design, manufacturing, delivery, and rapid response, the company delivers low-carbon, integrated turnkey solutions, customized process packages, and full-station equipment integration for municipal and industrial applications worldwide — meeting comprehensive project needs in performance, efficiency, and sustainability.

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iSearchSolution Explores the Impact of AI on Modern SEO Services

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NEW DELHI, Aug. 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — As AI has reshaped almost every aspect of doing business, especially in Digital marketing, it has created the urgency to reframe SEO approaches. It raises the demand for enhanced search visibility, pushing brands toward smarter, intent-led SEO strategies.

To understand the core shift, the iSearchSolution in-house team conducted 50+ queries across ChatGPT, Claude AI, Perplexity, and Google Gemini. The queries were targeted to understand how ChatGPT cites company names and how Gemini produces overviews. According to the team, the New SEO algorithms no longer chase rankings; they look for recognition. 

Key findings of the research:

Google’s overview provides a 45- to 50-word summary of the query, smartly compiled from multiple sources. Technical SEO must be strong and clean. If a web page takes more than one second, one can reduce conversions by up to 7%.Technical SEO techniques must align with one’s project goals.Content should be published weekly.Domain authority matters a lot.Don’t mindlessly insert a keyword; it must be focused on search intent and people’s queries. 

As a leading SEO company in India, they focus not just on SERP positions but on building a digital network to create positive signals. They are not empowering brands for one, but for 50+ LLMs. Their AI SEO services are designed to be consistent with structural changes in information: how it appears, interacts with, and is ultimately trusted.

“I have observed the digital marketing industry reinvent itself completely four or five times. Each time, the agencies that survived were not those that found the new shortcut but those that understood the new logic and implemented it strategically. Our research confirmed that something the broader industry is now recognizing: the question has changed. We are no longer fighting for ‘how do I rank? It is about ‘Is my brand recognized as the right answer?’ Those require fundamentally different strategies,” said Deelip Kumar, Founder and CEO of iSearchSolution.

Kumar added a note of urgency for companies that have delayed addressing this shift. “Every month, a competitor earns AI citations, and you do not; their recognition signal in those systems compounds. Over time, this gap becomes harder to close, even with increased marketing spend.”

The digital ecosystem is no longer a library of links; it is a cognitive interface where information becomes instant insight. Platforms like ChatGPT serve 800 million active users and handle more than 2 billion queries daily. So, content creation needs to be more focused and planned because the goal is no longer just to be found, but to be recognized as a trusted leader.

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About iSearchSolution

Founded in 2010, iSearchSolution is a 360-degree digital marketing agency that offers AI-driven search engine solutions. The company understands that the search era has shifted from keywords to conversational queries, and has updated its services accordingly. Apart from content marketing, pay-per-click advertising also works for Answer Engine Optimization, Generative Engine Optimization, and AI SEO services.

Over the past 15 years, the agency has delivered organic growth programs for clients across the healthcare, automotive, e-commerce, and logistics sectors in India and internationally.

For more details, visit https://www.isearchsolution.com/

 

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IFI TECHSOLUTIONS ACHIEVES MICROSOFT AZURE CLOUD SECURITY SPECIALIZATION

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Recognition underscores enterprise-scale Azure security and governance capabilities for modern cloud environments

MUMBAI, India, Aug. 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — IFI Techsolutions Limited (“IFI Techsolutions”), a global cloud solutions and managed services provider, today announced that it has achieved the Microsoft Azure Cloud Security specialization, demonstrating its expertise in helping organizations secure, govern, and manage cloud environments on Microsoft Azure.

Awarded to Microsoft partners that meet rigorous standards for technical expertise, customer success, and delivery excellence, the specialization validates the company’s ability to design and implement security-first Azure environments aligned with enterprise and regulatory requirements.

The recognition reflects proven capabilities in identity and access management, threat protection, security monitoring, and cloud governance, enabling organizations worldwide to strengthen cyber resilience, reduce risk exposure, and establish secure foundations for digital transformation.

The company has demonstrated this approach across diverse enterprise environments. For a large real estate enterprise, IFI Techsolutions helped restore a customer-facing digital platform following a security incident through breach assessment, remediation, and continuous monitoring. In the financial services sector, the company deployed a centralized security operations framework powered by Microsoft Sentinel, enabling real-time monitoring, improved threat detection, automated response workflows, and stronger incident governance. Together, these engagements demonstrate IFI Tech’s ability to manage complex security operations at scale.

Puneet Bajaj, CTO, IFI Techsolutions, said:

“As enterprises continue to accelerate cloud adoption, security and governance must be foundational to every cloud strategy. This specialization validates our ability to help organizations establish secure Azure landing zones, implement Zero Trust controls, strengthen identity governance, and modernize security operations through Microsoft-native platforms.”

IFI Techsolutions remains focused on advancing its Azure security capabilities and helping enterprises build resilient, governed, and future-ready digital platforms.

About IFI Techsolutions Limited

Founded in 2013, IFI Techsolutions Limited is a global cloud solutions and managed services company headquartered in India, with operations across the United States, United Kingdom, Australia, Singapore, Canada, the UAE, New-Zealand, and Ireland. The company delivers cloud transformation, AI-led analytics, cybersecurity, and modern workplace solutions, enabling enterprises to accelerate digital innovation and business agility. With 680+ cloud projects delivered for more than 370 clients globally, 150+ Microsoft certifications, and over 120,000 consulting hours across 40+ countries, IFI Techsolutions combines deep technology expertise with a customer-centric approach to deliver secure, scalable, and outcome-driven digital transformation, with responsible AI, automation, and governance.

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Website: https://ifi.tech 

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