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ASPEED Showcases High-Definition AV-over-IP Transmission Solutions and Panoramic Video Conferencing Applications at InfoComm 2024

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LAS VEGAS, June 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — ASPEED Technology, the world’s leading supplier of Baseboard Management Controller (BMC) SoC, will participate in InfoComm in Las Vegas, exhibiting a variety of AV-over-IP (AVoIP) series products. These include the AST1530+1535 and AST1630 high-definition video transmission control system SoCs, as well as the AST1532 USB2.0 over IP SoC. The exhibition will also feature the Cupola360 series of video conferencing products, including multi-camera stitching hardware for 360-degree and 180-degree panoramic views, as well as sound bar conferencing equipment. ASPEED Technology is actively integrating the technical advantages of its Cupola360 and AVoIP product lines to create comprehensive image processing and transmission solutions.

ASPEED Technology’s AVoIP SoCs use proprietary image compression algorithms to transmit via network cables or fiber optics, ensuring near-lossless image quality even over long distances with zero latency. The AST1530+1535 HDMI 2.0 AVoIP SoC is designed for high-end professional video and audio transmission applications, offering 4K2K60 high-definition resolution. It supports 1-to-1 AV image transmission control and can utilize existing IP network infrastructure to achieve multi-input to multi-output high-definition video matrix switching and multicast functionality. Additionally, the AST1532 USB 2.0 over IP SoC within the same ecosystem provides USBoIP functionality, supporting bulk and isochronous type USB devices like webcams, as well as Keyboard and Mouse over IP (KMoIP) with hotkey control.

Furthermore, ASPEED Technology will showcase its next-generation AST1630 AV-over-IP extender/splitter SoC, specifically designed for simple professional applications. The AST1630 provides up to 4K60 YUV444 resolution, supporting HDR10/10+, Dolby Vision, and HDCP2.2/2.3, and supports both copper and fiber transmission. It also supports USB 2.0 over IP, including bulk, interrupt, and isochronous types of USB devices such as webcams, audio devices, keyboards, mice, and storage devices, and complies with AES-256 encryption standards.

Since 2023, ASPEED Technology has been in a strategic alliance with Audinate, a leading provider of digital network audio technology, incorporating the Dante® AV-A software solution with the AST1530+1535 AVoIP SoC. This solution has been adopted by several international AV audio-visual giants. Besides its collaboration with Audinate, ASPEED Technology continues to actively expand its AVoIP ecosystem, helping customers reduce integration time and costs while enhancing product value.

In addition, ASPEED Technology has achieved significant success in 360-degree image processing technology and will also showcase the Cupola360 series panoramic video conferencing solutions at InfoComm. With the post-pandemic era encouraging employees to return to offices, the demand for real-time, high-quality video conferencing equipment in meeting rooms with multiple participants and remote clients is increasing. The market increasingly demands wide-angle, easy-to-operate, and high-quality multi-person video conferencing equipment, with higher performance and convenience requirements for sound and image quality.

ASPEED Technology’s Cupola360 multi-camera stitching image processing SoC panoramic video conferencing solution features several key technologies and characteristics. The SoC uses a proprietary multi-camera stitching algorithm to achieve seamless 360-degree panoramic images, providing a distortion-free wide-angle view. The built-in high-performance image processor can simultaneously and instantly process multiple high-resolution image sensors, ensuring image clarity and smoothness, providing the clearest images for participants. To meet video conferencing needs, the Cupola360 SoC optimizes low-latency real-time transmission technology, ensuring no lag during meetings and improving communication efficiency. Additionally, the SoC offers high adaptability and compatibility, functioning either as the main SoC for video conferencing equipment or in combination with other chip platforms, facilitating ODM and brand customization.

In addition to providing critical technologies for video conferencing, the Cupola360 turnkey solution boasts several important features. It offers complete HDK/SDK reference designs, pre-integrated with third parties, saving ODM customers development resources. ASPEED Technology has long collaborated with various lens module manufacturers, introducing relevant calibration and testing environments, offering both standard and customized services. Moreover, Cupola360 has experience assisting customers in passing Microsoft Teams video conferencing software certification, covering image, sound, and system performance testing and certification, ensuring high compatibility and excellent performance.

ASPEED Technology, with years of rich experience in the high-end professional video and audio transmission application market and video conferencing market, is actively integrating the technological advantages of these two major fields, creating interconnected innovative solutions. It provides comprehensive image processing and transmission technology solutions to meet diverse market demands, bringing more value to customers and contributing to the industry’s development.

About ASPEED Technology Inc.

Founded in 2004, ASPEED Technology Inc. is a leading fabless IC design company headquartered in Hsinchu, Taiwan. As a pioneer and leader of cutting-edge SoC solutions with a focus on the niche markets, ASPEED specializes in Cloud & Enterprise Solutions, including Baseboard Management Controller (BMC) SoC, Bridge IC, and PFR SoC, and Smart AV Solutions, including AVoIP SoC, Cupola360 spherical image stitching processor and Cupola360⁺ Software Kit.

ASPEED is devoted to developing innovative technologies to quickly respond to customer needs. In 2016, ASPEED acquired Broadcom’s Emulex Pilot™ remote server management chip business and it’s currently the world’s No. 1 BMC SoC provider. To enter the market of image processing, ASPEED expanded its product portfolio by launching Cupola360 spherical image stitching processor and Cupola360⁺ software solutions in 2018.

Recognized as a trusted and reliable partner for customers, ASPEED has been awarded “Forbes Asia’s 200 Best Under a Billion” for ten consecutive years since 2014. The company was also recognized as “Taiwan Best-in-Class 100” by Taiwan Institute of Directors and CDRC Consulting Group in 2022-2023 and “Best Management Team in Asia” by Institutional Investor in 2023. For more information, please visit www.aspeedtech.com.

About Cupola360 Inc.

Cupola360 Inc., established in 2018, is a subsidiary of ASPEED Technology, a leading IC design company headquartered in Hsinchu, Taiwan. Cupola360 provides comprehensive real-time and AI-friendly 360-degree imaging turnkey solutions, creating a seamless and immersive first-person experience.

By leveraging ASPEED’s Cupola360 Spherical Image Processors, Cupola360 has introduced a range of panoramic cameras and deployment software. The collaboration extends to ecosystem partners, including AI service providers, system integrators, and distributors to introduce solutions for various applications such as smart patrol, smart cities, video conferencing, and more.  For more information, please visit https://cupola360.com/en/.

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Axis to host industry flagship event: Axis Solution Conference 2025 in Hong Kong SAR, Taiwan region, and Korea

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HONG KONG, May 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Axis Communications, a global leader in network video, is excited to announce the Axis Solution Conference 2025, a premier biennial event focused on the transformative power of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the security industry. Scheduled for June 6 to October 15, 2025, this conference will take place across the Axis North Asia region, covering Hong Kong SAR, Taiwan region, and Korea.

The conference theme, “Protect and Grow Your Business – Harness the Limitless Possibilities of AI for Security and Growth”, emphasizes how AI can unlock new growth opportunities and enhance organizational resilience. Attendees will gain insights into cutting-edge solutions, including the newly introduced ARTPEC-9 system-on-chip, which significantly enhances AI-powered analytics, imaging, and cybersecurity, while reducing storage costs thanks to the AV1 video encoding standard.

Key highlights include:

Next-gen Security Empowered by Axis ARTPEC-9: Explore advancements in AI and imaging technologies that improve detection accuracy and operational efficiency.AI-powered Possibilities of Visual and Non-visual AI Sensors: Discover how AI analytics and image processing enhance video camera performance, enabling the detection of smaller objects and rapid responses. Learn about the integration of thermal imaging, radar, audio and environmental sensors to provide actionable insights while respecting privacy.Panel discussion on Cybersecurity for Business Resilience: Industry experts will discuss key strategies for safeguarding surveillance systems amidst the complexities of IoT integration, focusing on best practices to protect organizations from cyber threats.TCO – The True Cost of a Security System: an interactive session that reveals the long-term expenses associated with surveillance systems. Conference delegates will gain insights into maximizing ROI while aligning their security investments with sustainability goals.

Join us at the Axis Solution Conference 2025 to discover how AI is revolutionizing the surveillance industry. For more information and to register, visit https://tinyurl.com/axis-solution-conferenc-hk

About Axis Communications
Axis enables a smarter and safer world by improving security, safety, operational efficiency, and business intelligence. As a network technology company and industry leader, Axis offers video surveillance, access control, intercoms, and audio solutions. These are enhanced by intelligent analytics applications and supported by high-quality training.

Axis has around 5,000 dedicated employees in over 50 countries and collaborates with technology and system integration partners worldwide to deliver customer solutions. Axis was founded in 1984, and the headquarters are in Lund, Sweden.

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LONGi Joins Forces with Solar Car World Champion Innoptus Solar Team to Push the Boundaries of BC Technology

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ANTWERP, Belgium, May 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Global solar technology leader LONGi officially announced a strategic partnership with Belgium’s Innoptus Solar Team at the unveiling ceremony held in Belgium on May 5,2025. Together, the two parties unveiled their new-generation high-performance solar racing car”Infinite Apollo” featuring breakthrough back-contact (BC) cell technology and flexible photovoltaic solutions, which has attracted widespread attention. With extreme efficiency and reliability, this cutting-edge solar vehicle will compete in the prestigious Bridgestone World Solar Challenge (BWSC) in August this year to challenge for victory. This collaboration marks the first time the two parties have jointly explored new frontiers in cutting-edge photovoltaic technology applications.

“Dual-Champion” Boosts “Solar + Racing” Cross-Border Innovation

Innoptus Solar Team is known as the”king of solar car racing”. Since its establishment in 2002, the team has won numerous international titles, including the BWSC World Championship. Its racing car design is famous for “maximizing energy efficiency” and achieved an impressive range of 780 kilometers on the first day of the 2023 BWSC race. Therefore, Innoptus Solar Team represents the cutting edge of solar PV technology in the field of transportation applications.

LONGi, as a global leading solar technology company, has always been at the forefront of technology innovation. Its multiple key technological innovations have led the development of the industry and have become a benchmark for technological innovation in this sector. Over the past years, LONGi has continuously set new world records for the efficiency of mono-crystalline silicon solar cells and crystalline silicon-perovskite tandem solar cells, becoming the “dual-champion” in the two mainstream tracks of technology. It is also the holder of the world record for the efficiency of crystalline silicon solar modules. In the new wave of solar cell technology iteration, LONGi has persisted in innovation, driving continuous improvement in efficiency and leading the industrial development of BC technology.

As the exclusive designated solar partner for Innoptus Solar Team’s 2025 Bridgestone World Solar Challenge (BWSC), LONGi will provide comprehensive support to empower their 11th-generation solar race car. Through delivering high-efficiency BC cell technology and co-created vehicle-integrated photovoltaic (VIPV) flexible solutions, LONGi will assist the team in significantly enhancing core performance metrics including power generation efficiency and product reliability for their solar vehicle, even under the extreme conditions of the race.

“Solar-powered racing cars are the ultimate test for PV technology,” said Wout Rubbrecht, the team leader of Innoptus Solar Team. “Racing cars need to maintain efficient power generation under conditions of high-intensity vibration, extreme temperature differences, and curved body shapes. This poses almost stringent requirements for cell efficiency and reliability. LONGi not only has the highest cell conversion efficiency in the industry, but also its stronger reliability and flexible solution guarantee capabilities have given us the possibility of breaking through the limits.”

Advanced BC Technology Empowers Innoptus Solar Team the Efficient and Reliable Energy

The Bridgestone World Solar Challenge (BWSC), which began in 1987 and is held biennially, is the most prestigious and longest-standing solar car race globally. Participating teams are required to drive their 100% solar-powered cars from Darwin in the northernmost part of Australia to Adelaide in the southernmost part within six days, covering a total distance of over 3,000 kilometers. The extreme weather, complex road conditions, and uncertainties along the route pose stringent demands on the efficiency and reliability of the solar cells used in cars.

To address these challenges, LONGi has partnered with Innoptus Solar Team for in-depth technological collaboration, adopting the BC cell technology, which currently has the highest mass production efficiency in the crystalline silicon sector. LONGi’s BC cells with zero metal contact design seamlessly integrate with the appearance of solar racing cars. Their peak efficiency, superior low-light response, ultra-high power generation capability, and enhanced reliability not only comprehensively improve the efficiency of on-board solar modules but also ensure stable and efficient power output even during high-speed operation and extreme temperature differences. In addition, the flexible packaging process enabled by LONGi’s TaiRay silicon wafers achieves optimal application on curved car body surfaces, complementing the aerodynamic design of the racing cars and providing continuous and robust green power for Innoptus Solar Team’s “arduous journey” at the BWSC.

“Innoptus Solar Team is a highly passionate, challenge-embracing, and goal-oriented group. LONGi’s BC technology is inherently designed to break boundaries, and we firmly believe that our cooperation will bring stronger clean energy propulsion to solar racing cars,” said Zhang Haimeng, Vice President and Chief Sustainability Officer of LONGi. “LONGi is committed to empowering every driver, innovator, and explorer with the power of technological innovation. We aim to let the surging solar energy drive every journey.”

“Innovation is the soul of LONGi,” said Li Zhenguo, Founder and President of LONGi. “We respect every innovation and have the courage to keep challenging ourselves. In the past, we have been dedicated to reaching the pinnacle in the photovoltaic field, pursuing excellence in improving efficiency and reducing the cost per kilowatt-hour. Looking to the future, we hope to further extend our innovative capabilities to explore more possibilities of ‘PV +’and truly bring solar energy into the lives of every individual.”

About LONGi

Founded in 2000, LONGi is committed to being the world’s leading solar technology company, focusing on customer-driven value creation for full scenario energy transformation.

Under its mission of ‘making the best of solar energy to build a green world’, LONGi has dedicated itself to technology innovation and established five business sectors, covering mono silicon wafers cells and modules, commercial & industrial distributed solar solutions, green energy solutions and hydrogen equipment. The company has honed its capabilities to provide green energy and has more recently, also embraced green hydrogen products and solutions to support global zero carbon development. www.longi.com/

 

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Agoda unveils four must-visit festival destinations to soak up K-Culture this summer

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SEOUL, South Korea, May 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — With summer just around the corner, digital travel platform Agoda highlights four cities—Gangneung, Muju, Buyeo and Tongyeong— where local festivals are drawing increased interest from travelers eager to soak up authentic K-Culture.   

According to Agoda’s 2025 Travel Trends Survey, 34% of South Korean travelers cited cultural exploration as one of their top travel motivations. A survey by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and the Korea Tourism Organization also revealed that meaningful local experiences are a top priority for South Koreans, while experiencing Korean tradition emerged as a top travel trend among international visitors.  

Travelers looking to soak up the magic of K-Culture this summer can look forward to these festival destinations:   

May: Gangneung Danoje Festival

Held May 27 to June 3, Gangneung’s UNESCO-recognized Danoje Festival features the Gwanno Mask Play and traditional activities like rinsing hair in herbal Changpomul water and tasting seasonal surichwi rice cakes. Gangneung was the seventh most-searched South Korean destination on Agoda for summer stays with a 9% increase in interest.  

June: Muju Cultural Heritage Night Festival

Taking place June 13–14, this event showcases heritage sites, art exhibits, and forest trails. Travelers can enjoy artwork by Joseon Dynasty calligrapher Han Seok-bong, traditional cuisine, and explore the Bandi Imagination Forest. Muju saw a 39% increase in interest for summer stays on Agoda.

July: Buyeo Seodong Lotus Festival

With a 57% rise in searches on Agoda for summer travel, Buyeo hosts the Seodong Lotus Festival from July 4 to 6, featuring pink and white lotus blossoms, music performances, and drone shows in a romantic atmosphere.

August: Tongyeong Hansan Battle Festival

Running August 9–14, this seaside celebration honors Admiral Yi Sun-shin with a Turtle Ship Rowing Competition, naval reenactments, and fireworks. With delicious food and coastal charm, Tongyeong has seen a 46% rise in summer travel searches on Agoda.

Joonwhan Lee, Country Director, Korea at Agoda, said: “We are seeing both inbound and domestic travelers interested in culturally motivated trips. Provincial destinations like Gangneung, Muju, Buyeo and Tongyeong offer the perfect getaway to dive into local traditions with summer festivals that promise unforgettable experiences for all ages.” 

Travelers looking to add festivals in South Korea and beyond to their summer itinerary can find over 5 million holiday properties and more than 300,000 activities on Agoda.com.    

-ENDS- 

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