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The latest in Vanguard battery technology will be on display at the 2024 show in Chicago

MILWAUKEE, Aug. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Briggs & Stratton, a global leader in commercial power solutions, is making its debut appearance at the North American iVT Expo 2024 in booth #1328. The power expert will showcase its extensive lineup of advanced Vanguard commercial battery products, underscoring its commitment to innovation and sustainability in the off-highway sector. The iVT Expo, known for bringing together industry leaders and innovators, will take place August 21–22, 2024, in Chicago, Illinois. The iVT Expo will be a venue for the industry’s leading design and engineering experts like Vanguard to connect on the latest technologies transforming the off-highway equipment space, including Vanguard™ battery solutions.

“We’re excited to bring our diverse lineup of battery solutions to iVT Expo. Attendees will see firsthand how our tailored battery technology goes beyond a ‘one size fits all’ approach to meet the unique needs of diverse equipment and application styles,” said David Frank, SVP & President of Electrification at Briggs & Stratton. “Our batteries deliver exceptional performance, reliability and efficiency across a wide range of compact equipment. We look forward to connecting with other industry experts as we explore the next generation of off-highway vehicle technologies.”

Fixed and Swappable Battery Offerings
Vanguard offers both fixed and swappable configurations of its commercial Lithium-Ion battery packs to support the diverse application needs of the off-highway industry. Show attendees will have the opportunity to explore this technology up close in the Vanguard booth where a selection of these products will be on display.

48V 1.5kWh* Commercial Battery (Si1.5)
The 48V 1.5kWh* Swappable Battery (Si1.5) represents a true breakthrough in portable power technology. Designed to address the industry’s most pressing concerns around range anxiety and charging infrastructure, the Si1.5 features an ingenious swappable design that allows users to instantly swap a depleted battery for a fully charged one, eliminating the downtime for recharging. Another feature that sets the Si1.5 apart is the battery’s brand-agnostic standard interface, which lets users swap power between brands and applications. The integrated Battery Management System (BMS) safely optimizes performance and longevity. Offering high power and great cycle life in a compact, durable package, the Si1.5 unlocks application potential across industries.

24V 3.5kWh* Commercial Battery (Fi3.5)
Designed to be easily integrated into original equipment manufacturer (OEM) equipment, the Vanguard Lithium-Ion 3.5kWh* (Fi3.5) Commercial Battery Pack is now available at 24V and 48V. By offering a battery at 24V, Vanguard can help simplify the integration process for existing OEM applications utilizing lead-acid batteries. OEMs can rely on this battery for maximum efficiency with the 2,000-cycle lifespan and virtually no scheduled maintenance. The BMS helps ensure safe operations by constantly measuring voltage and temperature.

48V 5kWh* Commercial Battery (Fi5.0)
The Vanguard 48V 5kWh* Commercial Battery (Fi5.0) features a diecast aluminum enclosure that provides protection and durability for the internal Cell Module Assembly (CMA) units. Designed to deliver a 2,000-cycle lifespan with virtually no scheduled maintenance, the 5kWh* Commercial Battery can be seamlessly integrated and serviced while operators receive instant power for the tasks at hand. This is a total modular solution that OEMs and operators can count on.

48V 7kWh* Commercial Battery (Fi7.0)
The 48V 7kWh* Commercial Battery Pack (Fi7.0) answers OEMs’ requests for a flexible battery solution that can be utilized in a wider variety of applications, including turf, golf and recreation. With a compact footprint, the Fi7.0 delivers more power in a smaller package and can be scaled in parallel with additional Vanguard battery packs to meet larger equipment power needs. The battery can be fully charged in less than eight hours and has a charging temperature range of -10°C to 45°C.

Designed, engineered and assembled in the United States, Vanguard battery products are backed by the robust Briggs & Stratton service network. Vanguard also recently extended its commercial limited warranty to eight years** on its entire lineup of Lithium-Ion batteries. This new warranty serves as a further testament to how confidently the company stands behind its batteries and the value and support Vanguard aims to provide its customers.

Vanguard Technology Partners at the Show
Several Vanguard Battery Technology Partners will be exhibiting at the show, including Terzo Power Systems (#508), IFP Motion Solutions (#1218) and Applied Engineered Systems. Vanguard Battery Technology Partners are transforming the electrification process for small- to mid-sized OEMs. Vanguard Technology Partners are a key part of the integration process for an OEM. They bring expertise in developing new applications and electrifying existing applications as well as providing the products to the OEM to be able to complete their project.

To learn more about Vanguard and see the company’s latest battery innovations, visit the Vanguard booth (#1328) at iVT Expo 2024 in Chicago from August 21 to 22.

*Total energy measured using a 0.2C discharge per IEC 61960-3:2017
**See vanguardpower.com/na/en_us/support/warranty.html for warranty details. 

About Briggs & Stratton
Briggs & Stratton, headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, provides innovative products and diverse power solutions to help people get work done. Briggs & Stratton is the world’s largest producer of engines for lawn and garden, turf care and job site power equipment and is a leading designer, manufacturer and marketer of lithium-ion batteries, standby generators and energy storage systems through its Briggs & Stratton®, Vanguard®, Ferris®, Simplicity®, Snapper®, Billy Goat®, Allmand®, Branco® and Victa® brands. Briggs & Stratton products are designed, manufactured, marketed and serviced in over 100 countries on six continents.

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eSign.AI Named Sole Electronic Signature Technology Provider for Hong Kong Government’s CorpID Project, Building the Foundation for Digital Signing Infrastructure in Hong Kong

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HONG KONG, May 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — As Hong Kong’s Digital Corporate Identity Platform (CorpID) counts down to its phased launch, eSign.AI has been appointed as the sole electronic signature vendor in the project, responsible for delivering core digital signing capabilities including digital signatures, certificate management, and signature verification services. CorpID is led by Nexify, a seasoned government systems integrator, as the prime contractor. The platform is expected to launch in phases starting late 2026, with multiple CorpID-based e-government services going live in mid-2027.

CorpID: Government-Grade Digital Identity Infrastructure for Hong Kong Enterprises

The Digital Corporate Identity Platform (CorpID) is an enterprise-level digital services platform launched by the Hong Kong SAR Government, developed under the oversight of the Digital Policy Office (DPO). It is designed to serve as the business equivalent of “iAM Smart,” providing a unified digital identity foundation for Hong Kong enterprises. CorpID’s core mission is to build an integrated digital government infrastructure — offering unified identity authentication, digital signing, form pre-filling, and e-licence storage — replacing paper-heavy, cumbersome traditional processes and enabling smart city development through seamless data connectivity.

The platform is open to companies incorporated under the Companies Ordinance (Cap. 622) and businesses registered under the Business Registration Ordinance (Cap. 310), including sole proprietorships and partnerships. The DPO requires all enterprise-related e-government services to support CorpID within 18 months of launch, and will continue expanding ecosystem coverage through sandbox initiatives, cross-industry identity standard interoperability, and fully online registration processes.

eSign.AI: The Digital Signing Engine Behind CorpID

eSign.AI is an AI-native electronic signature and contract automation platform built for enterprises worldwide, offering a complete signing framework from simple electronic signatures to the highest-level compliant digital signatures — meeting diverse regulatory requirements across industries and jurisdictions.

On the identity verification front, eSign.AI has completed integration with iAM Smart, enabling individual identity verification through Hong Kong’s citizen digital identity system, and providing legally valid digital certificate services for both enterprises and individuals.

Looking ahead, the eSign.AI SaaS platform will be deeply integrated with CorpID, providing enterprise and individual identity verification for Hong Kong businesses, and supporting both electronic and digital signing that complies with Hong Kong’s Electronic Transactions Ordinance — connecting the full digital contracting lifecycle for government and enterprise alike.

Getting Ahead of the AI Era: From eSignGlobal to eSign.AI

The electronic signature industry is undergoing a structural shift from “tooling” to “intelligence.” Market data underscores this acceleration: the AI-powered contract analysis tools market has grown from USD 3.32 billion in 2025 to USD 4.3 billion in 2026, at a CAGR of 29.6%. Signing is just one node in the contract lifecycle — document generation, workflow orchestration, compliance tracking, and post-execution management are all being transformed by AI, and the industry window is closing fast.

In April 2026, the company officially rebranded from eSignGlobal to eSign.AI, completing its strategic transformation from an e-signature tool provider to an AI-native contract automation platform. As the company’s spokesperson noted, this rebrand is not cosmetic — it is an acknowledgment of where the product actually is. Customers were already using eSign.AI to automate workflows that go far beyond the signature itself.

eSign Automation Skill was launched alongside the rebrand — an AI-powered signing automation framework for enterprise workflows that enables complete contract signing through natural language interaction, with no manual intervention required. Whether it is single-party approval, multi-party sequential signing, or large-scale parallel execution, an AI Agent can orchestrate the entire workflow in a single call. All signature initiations and status queries return structured JSON outputs, directly parseable by leading large language models and intelligent workflow systems.

eSign Automation is now available in the OpenClaw ecosystem and supports integration via Claude MCP, ChatGPT, and other leading AI platforms.

By combining AI automation capabilities with CorpID’s government-grade digital identity infrastructure, eSign.AI delivers a complete solution for Hong Kong enterprises — from identity verification to intelligent signing to full workflow automation.

About eSign.AI

eSign.AI (formerly eSignGlobal) is an AI-native electronic signature and contract automation platform built for enterprises worldwide. The platform serves over 100 countries and regions, covering core industries including financial services, manufacturing, real estate, human resources, and healthcare — with 1,500+ scenario applications and 3,000+ ecosystem partners. eSign.AI holds ISO 27001, ISO 27701, and ISO 27018 certifications and supports major regulatory frameworks including the U.S. ESIGN Act / UETA, EU eIDAS, HIPAA, GDPR, and 21 CFR Part 11. Infrastructure is anchored by independent data centers in Hong Kong, Singapore, and Frankfurt, Germany.

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The 9th AskGamblers Awards Finalists Announced as Voting Starts

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The highly anticipated 9th AskGamblers Awards has officially moved into the voting phase. Following a rigorous selection process, the finalists across 5 premier categories have been revealed: Best Casino, Best New Casino, Best New Slot, Best Sportsbook, Best Provider. Players are invited to cast their votes until 11 June.

BELGRADE, Serbia, May 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The voting stage of the 9th annual AskGamblers Awards has officially begun. The list of finalists is announced, and the first votes are already coming in. 

Players will have a chance to vote for their favourites until 11 June, when the winners will be announced at the gala ceremony in Belgrade. There’s a total of 5 categories where popular votes are taken into consideration:

Best CasinoBest New CasinoBest SportsbookBest New SlotBest Game Provider

There aren’t any big changes to the voting process compared to last year. The votes from the prominent members of AskGamblers Forum will be counted in as well, while some award winners will be announced directly by the AskGamblers teams. 

These include: Best Crypto Casino, Best Partner, and Best Manager categories, while the AskGamblers Superstar Award is expected to be handed to the operator that illustrates the brand values best.

Dijana Radunović, General Manager at AskGamblers, is excited for voting to start: “We’re seeing some familiar contestants, but there are a lot of new names, so it will be exciting to see who comes up on top.”

“We invite players to vote for their favourites! This is a chance for you to speak your mind and support operators and games that shape this industry,” Radunović added.

Before the AskGamblers Awards Ceremony that takes place on 11 June, Charity Night is scheduled for 10 June.

About AskGamblers

AskGamblers.com strives to provide current, objective, and accurate information and guide its users towards a safe gaming experience. The way we deliver our services, from the online casino, sportsbook, slot, and bonus reviews to our trusted Complaint Service, is best described by our motto: ‘Get the truth. Then play.’

For more information about AskGamblers and AskGamblers Awards, please contact dijana.radunovic@g2m.com.

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SUNMI Wins 2026 Red Dot Design Awards with Five Products, Leading Global Commercial Industrial Design

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SINGAPORE, May 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The winners of the 2026 German Red Dot Design Award were officially announced. Five of SUNMI Technology’s flagship products won awards: the CPad Business Tablet, CPad PAY, FLEX 3 Interactive Display, the V3 handheld POS Terminal and L3 Industrial PDA. These products stood out with three core design concepts: integration, versatility and human-centricity.

Known as “The Oscars” of global industrial design, the Red Dot Award has strict evaluation criteria covering aesthetics, ergonomics, scenario adaptability and sustainability. SUNMI adheres to original commercial scenario customization, rejecting crudely modified consumer devices. All winning products are originally developed for real commercial scenarios such as cash register, food delivery, industrial inspection and store operations, covering the entire commercial track with high scenario adaptability. Meanwhile, it practices ESG concepts, adopting eco-friendly materials and modular structures to extend equipment service life, reduce consumable consumption, and implement low-carbon and long-term design, which perfectly meets the Red Dot’s sustainability evaluation criteria.

Simplify Complexity: With highly integrated design, SUNMI eliminates the “patchwork feeling” of cluttered devices and tangled cables in traditional commercial scenarios, streamlining store operations and saving space.All-in-One Versatility: Beyond a single tool function, SUNMI’s products achieve flexible transformation through modular and multi-form designs to proactively adapt to changing business needs. The CPad series with modular accessories and FLEX 3’s Lego-style modular design enable multi-scenario application and long-term reuse.Human-Centric Design: Every detail is human-oriented, focusing on real pain points to enhance scenario experience. The L3 Industrial PDA reduces high-frequency work fatigue through scientific weight distribution; the V3 Smart POS Terminal balances large-screen visibility and grip comfort; CPad PAY integrates full-link functions to simplify workflows.

These honors stem from SUNMI’s long-term commitment to a sustainable society, original commercial R&D and ESG. In the future, SUNMI will uphold its core concepts, expand the boundaries of commercial industrial design, and empower global businesses with user-oriented, eco-friendly and high-value products.

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