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Vancouver International Airport, General Fusion leverage local innovative solutions through B.C.’s Integrated Marketplace

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VANCOUVER, BC, July 10, 2024 /CNW/ – Three new projects have been funded through B.C.’s Integrated Marketplace program led by Innovate BC, two of which will seek to bolster operational capabilities at Vancouver International Airport (YVR) through drone-based runway monitoring and an enhanced paging communication system in the terminal, and the other will support the development of a state-of-the-art diagnostics component for General Fusion’s new Magnetized Target Fusion (MTF) machine, called Lawson Machine 26 (LM26).

“Creating innovative ideas and solutions that reduce emissions, improve competitiveness and support local companies is essential for creating a strong economy that moves British Columbians forward,” said Brenda Bailey, Minister of Jobs, Economic Development and Innovation. “I look forward to seeing the contributions these three projects will make to people in B.C. and globally.”

Created to help drive innovation in the province, the Integrated Marketplace links strategic partners operating at testbeds (an industry site, such as an airport, seaport, or mine, or a conceptual space such as a health network, a series of farms or a digital platform) and B.C.-based solution providers to implement, scale up, and export B.C. technology solutions. This framework allows B.C. industries to receive assistance in adopting innovation and new technologies while participating solution providers earn a critical reference customer to support their growth.

These three projects are part of the Integrated Marketplace’s Vancouver International Airport testbed, which includes YVR as well as select organizations such as General Fusion that operate in its vicinity.

“As a key partner in the Integrated Marketplace Initiative, YVR provides an ideal environment for local innovators and clean-tech companies to develop and implement made-in-B.C. solutions that work at our airport and can likely be applied to other airports and industries,” said Tamara Vrooman, President and CEO at Vancouver International Airport. “We are very proud to be a testbed for innovation and to see solutions from this collaboration advance B.C. business, improve our operation, and benefit our community and the economy that supports it.”  

Diagnostic Capabilities at General Fusion

General Fusion, which operates as part of the Vancouver International Airport testbed, is working with Victoria-based Motus Design Group to design an electronic component that will enhance the diagnostic system for LM26 – a fusion demonstration machine designed to achieve first-of-a-kind breakthroughs in 2025 and 2026 that will de-risk and fast-track the company’s path to commercialization.

Fusion is the ultimate clean energy solution – it is the energy source that powers the sun and stars. Fusion is the process by which two light nuclei merge to form a heavier one, producing a massive amount of energy. General Fusion’s two decades of technology development in B.C. and talented team of 140 employees in the province put commercial fusion within reach. The company aims to deliver zero-carbon energy to the grid by the early to mid-2030s with its proprietary MTF technology.

Under the project, a newly designed, first-of-a-kind component will enable General Fusion to quickly install diagnostics on LM26 and support the extraction and storage of data. When operational, the robust diagnostics system will provide thousands of data points used to improve the capabilities of the machine with each run.

Predictive Monitoring at Vancouver International Airport

Working with Victoria-based Niricson, YVR is exploring drone technology to assess the condition of its runways. Using drone technology will create efficiencies for the airport, as teams will have near real-time access to data that will help inform operations and maintenance decisions. Data will also be applied to a predictive model, whereby upcoming needs and considerations will be projected based on current state and defined logic for future planning.

Drone technology will also help reduce carbon emissions from the airport’s operations, as fleet vehicles will be required less for condition monitoring work. Additionally, its integration into operations and the associated data collected has the potential to inform the wider adoption of drone-based infrastructure condition assessments across other airports and industries. 

Mass Paging at Vancouver International Airport

YVR is working to enhance its mass paging, or PA, system in the terminal. With the support of Surrey-based Hybrid Audio Visual, YVR will improve sound quality, ensure precise troubleshooting with the thousands of speakers across the terminal, and increase customization of its paging system. For example, with the new paging interface, YVR will be able to isolate specific areas of the terminal for certain announcements while ensuring all announcements are clear and audible for the benefit of travellers and employees.

In additional to greater accessibility and reliability, the new mass paging system also uses new technology and equipment, with speakers switching to a low-power mode when not in use, which has the potential to provide energy savings of up to 40 per cent.

“The Integrated Marketplace connects some of the province’s most significant economic drivers to local innovation providers that have the ideas and expertise to evolve how our industries operate while supporting their efforts to decarbonize,” said Peter Cowan, President and CEO of Innovate BC. “This suite of projects perfectly represents what is possible through the program, and I am excited to see how both YVR and General Fusion can leverage these technologies towards greater efficiencies, output, and impact.”

These projects are part of the Government of B.C.’s investment of up to $11.5 million and the Government of Canada’s investment, through PacifiCan, of up to $9.9 million in the Integrated Marketplace. It follows the recent announcement of Prince Rupert Port Authority’s testing of zero and low-emission trucks through a project delivered via the Integrated Marketplace.

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The Honourable Harjit S. Sajjan, Minister of Emergency Preparedness and Minister responsible for the Pacific Economic Development Agency of Canada

“PacifiCan knows that B.C. entrepreneurs are developing creative solutions needed around the world. The three projects announced today are part of the Vancouver International Airport testbed, and feature technologies that lower costs, reduce emissions and increase efficiencies. They are examples of how the Integrated Marketplace program is helping local companies prove their technologies here at home, before taking on the world.”

Greg Twinney, CEO, General Fusion

“On our groundbreaking path to commercial fusion energy, Innovate BC’s Integrated Marketplace program is an excellent opportunity to work with companies like Motus Design in our own backyard. We’re building world-changing fusion technology right here in B.C. and want to work with other local innovators along the way. From electronics hardware and engineering support to diagnostics and data analysis, we’re leveraging the unique capabilities of the thriving technology sector to deliver practical, clean fusion power in the next decade.”

Josh Erickson, CEO & Co-Founder, Motus Design Group

“Motus is excited to be deploying our digital optical converter technology at General Fusion.  The technology aims to improve the reliability and scalability of hundreds of channels of sensor systems needed to collect and manage data on General Fusion’s transformative LM26 fusion demonstration machine.  Better data helps General Fusion on its path to make British Columbia a leader in commercializing zero carbon energy through fusion.”

Harsh Rathod, Ph.D., CEO & Co-founder, Niricson

“We are excited to deploy our technology to enhance the condition assessment workflow of runways at YVR. The idea is to build the deterioration model with technology driven datasets, to go from reactive maintenance to predictive maintenance. Moreover, to help the asset owner, YVR operation team, to improve the efficiency of the entire inspection workflow (from manual to digital) to “flatten” the maintenance curve.”

Stu Wight, Co-Founder, Hybrid Audio Visual Inc.

“Working with YVR and Innovate BC has been a great opportunity for Hybrid AV. As a relatively new company this YVR project has allowed our company to design, install and service state of the art technologies in a world class facility. The benefits to the public and YVR will make a noticeable difference in intelligibility of announcements, reliability of the system and cost savings in operations. This system will undoubtably be showcased to airports around the world and bring YVR to the forefront in public announcement technologies.”

About Innovate BC

A Crown Agency of British Columbia, Innovate BC works to foster innovation across the province and bolster the growth of the local economy through delivering a wide range of programs that help companies start and scale, access talent and encourage technology development, commercialization, and adoption. Innovate BC also harnesses crucial data collection and research, and works to forge strategic industry and community partnerships that create more opportunities for B.C. innovators.

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Evermos Partners with the International Labour Organisation (ILO) to Deliver Entrepreneurship Training for Indonesia’s Vulnerable Groups

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BANDUNG, Indonesia, June 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Evermos, a Bandung-based reseller platform focused on MSME empowerment, sees significant potential for vulnerable groups to achieve economic empowerment through digital business. According to Statistics Indonesia (BPS), the labour force participation rate among persons with disabilities stood at only around 20% in early 2025, far behind the roughly 70% recorded among people without disabilities.

“We see digital business as a bridge to lower the barriers to economic access for persons with disabilities and returning migrant workers. No significant capital, no need for a physical location, a mobile phone is enough. This business model opens up the opportunity for them to build an independent and sustainable source of income.”
Iqbal Muslimin, Chief of Sustainability, Evermos

The collaboration runs under the ILO project Promise II Impact, which aims to improve MSMEs’ access to financial services and has been running since 2023. It aligns with Evermos’ vision of advancing MSME empowerment across Indonesia. Evermos provides the digital business ecosystem, from its reseller platform and curated halal products to business training and mentoring, while the ILO brings a decent work framework and financial literacy modules that help participants start digital businesses on sound financial footing.

Since 2023, more than 230 beneficiaries have felt the project’s impact across various cities. In March 2026, Evermos and the ILO, together with the Migrant Worker Resource Centre (MRC), delivered digital entrepreneurship training for migrant workers in Cirebon, West Java. A similar programme was also held in the Special Region of Yogyakarta, involving persons with disabilities from various groups, including those supported by the BPKK of the Indonesian Ministry of Manpower, the Indonesian Association of Women with Disabilities (HWDI) Sleman, and the Mitra Sejahtera Disability Empowerment Centre (PPDMS) Gunungkidul.

During the training, participants were guided to try selecting products to sell directly through the Evermos app, to apply digital marketing techniques, and to strengthen their entrepreneurial mindset so that earnings from their working years can grow into long-term productive assets. They were also introduced to and practised using WhatsApp Business as one tool to start a digital business. Meanwhile, the ILO team complemented the training with basic financial literacy so participants could manage their new businesses soundly.

“For us, digital transformation also becomes meaningful when it reaches vulnerable groups, those furthest from the information they need to empower themselves economically. Through Evermos, a person with a disability or a migrant worker returning to their hometown can start a business with nothing more than a smartphone, without significant capital — and that is what truly inclusive empowerment looks like.”
Arip Tirta, President, Evermos

“The conclusion of this series of activities is not the end of the participants’ journey, but the beginning of their path as digital entrepreneurs. Three years of experience have shown that when vulnerable groups gain access to the right skills, technology, and mentoring, they are able to create economic opportunities for themselves. The partnership between the ILO and Evermos is an example of how collaboration can help bring about more inclusive economic growth that leaves no one behind.”
Djauhari Sitorus, Project Manager, Promise II Impact

Closing out three years of the Promise II Impact project, Evermos and the ILO hope this contribution can encourage vulnerable groups to take part in driving Indonesia’s economic growth as digital entrepreneurs. By opening access to doing business digitally, vulnerable groups can become economically empowered and self-reliant. Beyond that, the collaboration is intended to serve as a model of inclusive empowerment that can be replicated across more regions — so that an economy open to all is not merely an aspiration, but something that can be realised.

About Evermos

Evermos is a reseller platform that integrates a distribution network, commerce services, and a curated range of halal products with business communities focused on serving underserved communities. Evermos supports the success of its resellers regardless of gender, educational background, or geographic location by providing regular business training and mentoring.

Founded in November 2018, Evermos has built the largest reseller-based connected commerce network in Indonesia, with over 1 million resellers nationwide, more than 200,000 active monthly sellers, and hundreds of products from Indonesian MSMEs. Evermos has also received various prestigious accolades, including the Top CSR Award – Star 4 2026, the Seal Business Sustainability Award 2025, the Nikkei Asia Award 2023, and the UN Women 2024 Indonesian Women’s Empowerment Principles (WEPs), and is a member of the global Endeavor Entrepreneur network. Evermos is also part of the World Economic Forum’s Global Innovators Community.

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Innovid by Mediaocean Positioned as a Leader in the SPARK Matrix™: AdTech Platform, 2026 by QKS Group

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PUNE, India, June 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — QKS Group announced today that it has named Innovid by Mediaocean as a leader in the SPARK Matrix™: AdTech Platform, 2026. This comprehensive evaluation provides a detailed competitive analysis, market ranking, and strategic insights to help users evaluate global vendor capabilities and market positions.

This recognition also reflects Innovid’s continued investment in AI-powered execution and the value it is delivering to customers and the industry at large. Earlier this month, the company introduced NIVO, its AI core for agents and orchestration, helping marketers turn intelligence into action across the advertising lifecycle. Early adopters have already reported workflow efficiency gains of up to 90%. 

“Innovid by Mediaocean’s leadership position in the advertising technology market is supported by its breadth across creative management, ad serving, campaign execution, measurement, optimization, and workflow automation,” said Richa Choubey, Senior Analyst, QKS Group. “The platform is particularly strong in helping advertisers manage campaigns across connected TV, digital, social, and linear media while providing greater consistency in execution and measurement across channels. Through cross-channel delivery capabilities, independent measurement, AI-enabled optimization, and interoperability across the advertising ecosystem, Innovid by Mediaocean enables brands and agencies to improve operational efficiency, strengthen performance visibility, and better manage increasingly fragmented media environments. Its integrated approach supports organizations seeking greater control over campaign operations, measurement consistency, and linkage between advertising investments and business outcomes.”

Analyst Assessment: Aligning with Market Dynamics

Innovid operates at the intersection of several of the most significant trends shaping the advertising technology landscape, including the rise of CTV, the growing demand for independent measurement, increasing media fragmentation, and the application of AI to campaign execution and optimization. Rather than competing solely on individual point capabilities, the platform’s value proposition lies in its ability to connect creative management, ad serving, measurement, and optimization workflows across channels that have traditionally been managed in silos.

As advertisers navigate an increasingly complex ecosystem characterized by evolving privacy requirements, proliferating media environments, and heightened expectations for accountability, platforms that can provide consistency, interoperability, and operational efficiency become increasingly important. Innovid’s continued investments in cross-channel measurement, CTV innovation, and AI-enabled workflow automation reflect a clear understanding of these market dynamics. While the AdTech market remains highly competitive and rapidly evolving, Innovid has established itself as a significant independent player with a differentiated position in helping brands, agencies, and media organizations execute, measure, and optimize campaigns across fragmented digital and television environments. Its ability to balance scale, openness, and innovation positions it well as organizations seek greater transparency and control over advertising performance in an omnichannel world.

“Innovid demonstrates differentiated capabilities in creative management and optimization, leveraging AI and automation to improve campaign efficiency and effectiveness,” said Umang Thakur, Vice President and Principal Analyst, QKS Group. “Its support for omnichannel activation, unified measurement, and cross-platform creative governance makes it well suited for organizations seeking to centralize advertising operations and maximize the impact of creative assets at scale.”

Building on a Foundation of AI Innovation

In 2025, QKS Group named Innovid the ‘Most Valuable Pioneer‘ in its AI Maturity Matrix for AdTech, highlighting the company’s ability to embed intelligence across the campaign lifecycle. With the launch of NIVO AI, Innovid has evolved that embedded intelligence into live, scalable execution, addressing the multi-channel complexities and fragmentation challenges highlighted in the QKS report.

“What stands out in this report is the growing need for greater connectivity across the advertising ecosystem,” said Grant Parker, President, Innovid. “Marketers aren’t struggling with a lack of tools; they’re struggling with disconnected workflows, fragmented data, and operational complexity. With NIVO, we’re helping brands and agencies bring those workflows together, turning signals into coordinated action across creative, delivery, measurement, and optimization.”

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To download the full report and explore the visit SPARK Matrix™: AdTech Platform, 2026.

About Innovid

Innovid is the leading omnichannel advertising platform, empowering marketers to create, deliver, measure, and optimize ad-supported experiences. At the core of Innovid is NIVO, powering AI agents and orchestration to activate, adapt, and optimize campaigns across the advertising lifecycle. As part of Mediaocean, Innovid is tied into Prisma, the industry’s core ad infrastructure for planning, buying, and billing, as well as Protected for verification, fraud detection, and brand safety. Visit www.innovid.com to learn more.

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QKS Group is a global analyst and advisory firm helping enterprises, technology vendors, and investors make trusted, data-driven decisions. Our portfolio spans the flagship SPARK Matrix™ evaluation framework, SPARK Plus™ analyst advisory platform, QKS Intelligence™ for market and competitive tracking, and QKS Community™ for CXO leaders and practitioners. All offerings are powered by a Human-Intelligence-driven framework and QKS’s closed-loop research methodology–integrating expert-led insights, quantitative modeling, and continuous validation to deliver credible, outcome-focused intelligence. For more available research, please visit Research.

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Innoscience’s current products are not affected by both rulings of the Munich Regional Court

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MUNICH, June 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Innoscience today announced that the Munich Regional Court has just issued a pair of rulings, from which it could be confirmed that Innoscience’s currently marketed gallium nitride (“GaN”) power device products fall outside the scope of Infineon’s asserted German patents and may be commercialized in Germany without restriction.

These rulings are fully consistent with the final determination issued last month by the U.S. International Trade Commission (“ITC”), which found that Innoscience’s current products do not infringe Infineon’s asserted U.S. patent relating to packaging design (U.S. Patent No. 9,899,481). The Munich case concerns the German counterparts of that same patent family. In line with the ITC’s findings, the Munich Court found infringement only with respect to a limited set of legacy products—certain packaged 650–700V transistors—that had already been discontinued. Therefore, any injunction granted would not apply to Innoscience’s current product portfolio. As a result, there is no impact on Innoscience’s ongoing operations or its customers’ use of its products in Germany.

The decisions mark another significant milestone in Innoscience’s string of favorable outcomes across major jurisdictions. They follow the company’s recent success in China, where it secured an injunction and damages award against Infineon, as well as its decisive victory at the ITC in the United States last month. Together, these rulings reaffirm the legality of Innoscience’s current product portfolio and its ability to operate freely in key global markets.

While proceedings in Germany remain ongoing, including Innoscience’s invalidity challenges to the asserted German patent, the growing body of decisions across China, the United States, and Germany underscores that the global litigation campaign initiated by Infineon has not altered the competitive position of Innoscience’s core products. To the contrary, independent judicial findings across multiple jurisdictions have consistently validated the robustness of Innoscience’s technology and reinforced market confidence in the company’s product compliance and innovation capabilities.

Innoscience remains committed to advancing its technology leadership and expanding its global footprint, delivering cutting-edge GaN solutions to customers worldwide in a fair and competitive marketplace.

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