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alwaysAI Partners With Industry Leaders to Drive AI Innovation in Mining and Beyond

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September 25, 2024

SAN DIEGO, Sept. 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Vision AI is rapidly becoming a must-have for key industries across the globe. alwaysAI, a pioneer in Vision AI technology, is proud to announce several strategic collaborations with industry leaders, including Cognizant, Becker Mining Systems, Instituto De Ingenieros De Minas Del Perú (IIMP), MAC Distribución, Servicios y Proyectos Mineros de Mexico, Blaize, Eagle Eye Networks, and VSA Capital. These collaborative efforts aim to bring cutting-edge computer vision solutions to enhance productivity, safety, and efficiency.

alwaysAI announces strategic collaborations with industry leaders to enhance productivity, safety, and efficiency.

Visionary Partnerships and Collaborations for a Transformative Future

alwaysAI’s state-of-the-art Vision AI technology is set to redefine industry standards across mining, manufacturing, and other critical sectors. By harnessing the power of AI, these collaborations will unlock new levels of operational excellence and innovative capabilities.

Cognizant brings its deep expertise in digital transformation to the table. “Our partnership with alwaysAI will accelerate the adoption of AI-driven insights across multiple domains, enhancing decision-making and operational agility,” noted Sushant Warikoo, SVP & Business Unit Head Retail of Cognizant.

Enhancing Safety and Efficiency in Mining

Becker Mining Systems sees immense potential in applying Vision AI to underground mining operations. “The ability to monitor and analyze conditions in real-time will significantly improve safety and productivity in mining operations,” stated Prof. Dr. Wolfgang Wegener, Co-Chief Executive Officer of Becker Mining Systems AG.

“Instituto De Ingenieros De Minas Del Perú (IIMP), with over 76 years of contributions to the mining sector, sees alwaysAI’s Vision AI as a transformative force for the Peruvian mining industry,” said Carlos Diez Canseco, General Manager of IIMP. “Our mission is to provide our members with innovative ideas and practical applications of AI in mining. By forging collaborative partnerships with top-tier experts, we bring state-of-the-art technology into Peru. We plan to host a series of workshops with various mining companies and entities, introducing alwaysAI’s world-class expertise in Vision AI to enhance operations, health, and safety. This educational initiative ensures that the Peruvian mining industry remains at the forefront of innovation, benefiting from globally recognized leaders in computer vision for mining.”

Alejandra Arenas Tapia and PGeo. Ramón Hiram Luna Espinoza bring unparalleled expertise and connections within the mining sector. “Our collaboration with alwaysAI enables us to introduce cutting-edge Vision AI solutions to key industry players, significantly enhancing safety standards in mining through real-time monitoring,” said Alejandra Arenas Tapia, Gerente de Mercadotecnia at MAC Distribución. “With alwaysAI’s technology, we are positioned to transform mining productivity by optimizing operations, boosting efficiency, and streamlining processes,” added PGeo. Ramón Hiram Luna Espinoza, President and Founder of Servicios y Proyectos Mineros de Mexico. “We are excited to be part of this revolutionary shift in mining technology.”

Innovative Hardware and Video Solutions

Blaize, a provider of purpose-built, AI-enabled edge computing solutions, sees the integration as a significant step. “We are excited about our collaboration, which will focus on integrating alwaysAI’s computer vision technology and remote deployment capabilities with Blaize’s cutting-edge graph streaming processor and edge devices, making seamless edge deployments more accessible for enterprises worldwide,” stated Dinakar Munagala, CEO of Blaize.

Eagle Eye Networks, a global leader in cloud video surveillance, believes AI can help businesses optimize security and operations. Tijmen Vos, Eagle Eye Networks VP of Product Management said, “The integration of alwaysAI’s Vision AI to the Eagle Eye Cloud VMS will bring new real-time monitoring, customizable analytics, and actionable insights to business customers that will enhance productivity, security, operational efficiency, and ROI.”

A Unified Vision for the Future

“VSA Capital views Vision AI as a transformative technology, particularly in sectors like mining and energy, where real-time data analysis can significantly enhance safety, efficiency, and operational performance. This will be a game-changer for businesses operating in these critical areas. The fact that it will increase revenues significantly ahead of any costs makes it a compelling technology for any company,” stated Andrew Monk, CEO of VSA Capital.

“alwaysAI is thrilled to collaborate with such visionary leaders across various industries,” said Marty Beard, Co-Founder and CEO of alwaysAI. “Together, we will drive the adoption of Vision AI to create smarter, safer, and more efficient operations. This is just the beginning of a transformative journey.”

These partnerships and collaborations mark a significant milestone for alwaysAI as it continues to lead the way in AI innovation, empowering industries with advanced technology to meet the challenges of tomorrow.

About alwaysAI®
alwaysAI® offers world-class, customizable computer vision solutions that provide the real-time, actionable data needed to help businesses across all industries improve their operations. We help you work smarter. For more information, schedule a meeting with an AI Expert.

About Cognizant
Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH) engineers modern businesses. As one of the world’s largest professional services companies, we help clients modernize technology, reimagine processes, and transform experiences so they can stay ahead in our fast-changing world. Together, we’re improving everyday life. See how at www.cognizant.com or follow us @Cognizant.

About Becker Mining Systems
Becker Mining Systems is the only worldwide supplier of complete energy, automation, communication, transportation and infrastructure technology for the mining industry. It is one of the technology leaders in its markets. The products can be used in all mining operations, and fulfill even the highest demands for use in explosive atmospheres.

About Instituto De Ingenieros De Minas Del Perú (IIMP)
The Instituto de Ingenieros de Minas del Perú (IIMP) is a prominent organization within Peru’s mining sector. Its mission is to contribute to the professional growth of its members through the dissemination of high-level academic knowledge, technological innovation, and the promotion of responsible practices that strengthen the mining industry in Peru. The IIMP is recognized for organizing significant events, such as PERUMIN, one of the largest mining conventions in Latin America.

About MAC Distribución
MAC Distribución is a leading provider of promotional products and customized textiles, with over 20 years of experience supporting brands in Mexico. With a strong focus on the mining industry, MAC Distribución has built lasting relationships by delivering high-quality, durable products tailored to meet the unique needs of mining companies. From safety gear and branded apparel to promotional items that enhance visibility and morale, MAC Distribución understands the demands of the mining sector and offers solutions that help businesses strengthen their brand presence, motivate their teams, and promote operational success.

About Servicios y Proyectos Mineros de Mexico
Servicios y Proyectos Mineros de México (SPM) is a prominent provider of high-quality exploration and mining services in Mexico. Known for their technical reliability, SPM integrates experienced professionals with a strong commitment to honesty and excellence. Established to meet the growing demands of the mining and geology sectors, the company consistently adheres to Mexican regulations while delivering comprehensive solutions. SPM’s mission is to become the leading exploration partner in Mexico, helping to advance the mining industry to world-class standards.

About Blaize®
Blaize® provides a full-stack programmable processor architecture suite and low-code/no-code software platform that enables AI processing solutions for high-performance computing at the network’s edge and in the data center. Blaize solutions deliver real-time insights and decision-making capabilities at low power consumption, high efficiency, minimal size, and low cost. Blaize has raised over $330 million from strategic investors such as DENSO, Mercedes-Benz AG, Magna, and Samsung and financial investors such as Franklin Templeton, Temasek, GGV, Bess Ventures, BurTech LP LLC, Rizvi Traverse, and Ava Investors. Headquartered in El Dorado Hills (CA), Blaize has more than 200 employees worldwide with teams in San Jose (CA), Cary (NC), and subsidiaries in Hyderabad (India), Leeds and Kings Langley (UK), and Abu Dhabi (UAE).

About Eagle Eye Networks
Eagle Eye Networks is the global leader in cloud video surveillance, delivering cyber-secure, cloud-based video with artificial intelligence (AI) and analytics to make businesses more efficient and the world a safer place. Businesses of all sizes utilize the Eagle Eye Cloud VMS (video management system) to centralize their video surveillance and obtain better security and operations. Purpose-built for the cloud and AI, the Eagle Eye Cloud VMS addresses customers’ security and operational needs with unlimited scalability, simple usage-based subscription pricing, advanced analytics, integrated AI, and an open RESTful API platform delivering flexibility. Eagle Eye sells through a global network of resellers and integrators. Founded in 2012, Eagle Eye is headquartered in Austin, Texas, with offices in Amsterdam, Bangalore, and Tokyo. Learn more at https://www.een.com.

About VSA Capital
VSA Capital is an international investment banking and broking firm that provides corporate finance, advisory, and capital markets services to private and public growth companies. With a focus on natural resources, transitional energy, alternative energy, and technology, media, and telecommunications (TMT), VSA Capital has built deep relationships worldwide, particularly in Asia and Africa, with a strong understanding of the cultural nuances of conducting business in these regions. As an early leader in transitional energy, the firm offers leading expertise in executing capital markets strategies across the full battery storage supply chain.

Contact:
Catherine Cacciotti
Director of Marketing
alwaysAI
catherine.cacciotti@alwaysai.co

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Meridian Singapore Immigration Launches New Website to Simplify the PR Application Journey for Foreigners in Singapore

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April 30, 2026

New online platform provides clear, structured guidance for Employment Pass and S Pass holders navigating Singapore’s residency and Permanent Residency pathways

SINGAPORE, April 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Meridian Singapore Immigration Pte. Ltd. has officially launched its new website at meridianimmigration.sg, a resource built specifically for foreigners living and working in Singapore who are exploring Permanent Residency or long-term residency options.

The platform arrives at a time when Singapore’s expatriate and foreign professional community is growing rapidly, yet many EP and S Pass holders report struggling to find clear, reliable information on the PR application process. Singapore’s immigration framework is among the most structured in Southeast Asia, with eligibility criteria, documentation requirements, and submission windows that change frequently. For individuals navigating this process without professional guidance, the stakes are high and the margin for error is narrow.

Meridian’s website was built to address that gap directly. The platform offers detailed explanations of available immigration pathways, structured consultation options, and educational resources developed by the firm’s team of immigration specialists. Rather than presenting a services catalogue, the site walks users through the considerations relevant to their specific situation, whether they hold an Employment Pass, S Pass, or are planning for their family’s long-term residency in Singapore.

“We built this platform because we saw how overwhelming and confusing the immigration process can be for people who genuinely want to build their lives here,” said a spokesperson for Meridian Singapore Immigration. “Our goal is to be the trusted partner that walks them through every step with clarity and integrity.”

Singapore’s continued attractiveness as a regional hub for multinational corporations, financial institutions, and technology firms means the pipeline of foreigners seeking long-term residency options remains substantial. At the same time, the ICA’s PR application framework has grown more nuanced, with factors such as economic contributions, family ties, and community integration weighed during assessment. Applicants who proceed without a clear understanding of these criteria often submit applications that are either premature or structurally incomplete.

Meridian’s approach centres on preparation and transparency, helping applicants understand where they stand before they apply and what supporting documentation strengthens their case.

Meridian Singapore Immigration Pte. Ltd. is a professional immigration consultancy dedicated to guiding individuals and families through Singapore’s immigration process. Specialising in Permanent Residency (PR) applications, residency pathways, and compliance support, Meridian offers clear, structured solutions tailored to each client’s unique circumstances. Founded on the values of Guidance, Integrity, and Success, Meridian is committed to making immigration simple, transparent, and accessible for everyone. For more information, visit meridianimmigration.sg or contact info@meridianimmigration.sg / +65 8873 1113.

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Socomec, Daitron team up to meet Japan’s growing power demands

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April 30, 2026

TOKYO, April 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Socomec, a century-old electrical group specialising in mission-critical energy, and Japan’s Daitron, an electronics components distributor, have signed a partnership to deliver power conversion solutions and service backup power and electrical-switching systems across Japan.

The deal combines Socomec’s equipment with Daitron’s on-the-ground engineering team, which has more than 74 years of experience in the Japanese market. The two companies will handle everything from project delivery to ongoing maintenance and spare parts.

The partnership covers three product areas: uninterruptible power supplies (UPS), which keep facilities running during outages; power conversion systems, which ensure the availability and continuity of high-quality energy; and static transfer switches, which automatically reroute power loads between sources without interruption.

Beyond equipment sales, the agreement includes training, spare parts, long-term service contracts and a full range of expert services covering prevention, measurement and analysis, consultancy, deployment and optimisation. Socomec will provide product and technical training to Daitron’s team, while Daitron handles installation, servicing and day-to-day client support in Japan.

The target market spans data centres, semiconductor plants, industrial facilities, hospitals and green buildings, all areas where even brief power interruptions can prove costly. Data center demand in particular is surging, driven by the rapid expansion of artificial intelligence infrastructure, with colocation and enterprise facilities among the primary targets.

“Daitron knows the Japanese market inside and out. They have the people, the relationships, and the hands-on experience, and we bring the technology to match,” said Socomec Asia-Pacific CEO O’Niel Dissanayake. “It’s a natural fit, and together we can offer something neither company could deliver alone.”

“Japan’s data centres, chip factories and industrial plants all require power systems they can count on,” said Masaharu Kato, corporate officer of Daitron. “Socomec’s technology is exactly what these customers need, and our job is to make sure it’s installed, maintained and supported properly. That’s what we do best.”

The partnership comes as Japan faces a step change in power demand. Electricity consumption is expected to grow 5.3% over the next decade, driven by data centres and semiconductor factories, according to the country’s grid operator. Industrial energy demand alone is forecast to rise 18.3% over the same period.

That growth is creating strong demand for reliable power infrastructure. Data centres, for example, run around the clock and cannot afford downtime, making backup power and efficient energy management essential. Socomec’s systems are designed to reduce power consumption without sacrificing reliability, a balance that is becoming increasingly important as operators look to manage both costs and environmental commitments.

Both companies say project planning and bids are already underway, with a long-term goal of expanding the partnership’s reach across Japan as demand grows.

About Daitron

Daitron Co., Ltd. is a Japanese engineering and trading company founded in 1952 and headquartered in Osaka. Listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange (TYO: 7609), Daitron sells and manufactures electronic components, semiconductor processing equipment and power supply systems. The company has more than seven decades of experience serving Japan’s electronics and manufacturing industries.

SOCOMEC: When energy matters

Founded in 1922, SOCOMEC is an independent industrial group of more than 4,800 experts spread across the world in 30 subsidiaries. Our vocation: design, manufacture and sale of electrical equipment, with a strong expertize in critical power applications. In 2025, SOCOMEC achieved a turnover of 997 million euros (not yet audited).

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Multi-Destination Travel Surges Across Asia-Pacific This Labour Day, Trip.com Group Data Shows

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April 30, 2026

Multi-city travel across Asia-Pacific grew 35% year-on-yearMulti-city travel outpaces single-destination growth by more than 2xSoutheast Asia sees strong double-digit growth, with Thailand up to 52% YoY

SINGAPORE, April 29, 2026 /CNW/ — Multi-city travel across Asia-Pacific grew 35% year-on-year this Labour Day period, according to data from Trip.com Group. Several Asia-Pacific markets including Japan, South Korea, parts of Southeast Asia and Mainland China celebrate Labour Day, driving strong cross-border and domestic travel flows across the region.

Over 30% of international trips now span multiple destinations, highlighting a continued shift towards more complex, itinerary-led travel. This shift reflects a growing preference to maximise time and value with multiple destinations within a single trip rather than a single location.

Multi-destination trips become a defining travel pattern

While single-destination travel continues to account for most bookings, growth is increasingly driven by more complex itineraries. Multi-destination bookings are growing at more than twice the pace of single-destination travel, reflecting stronger demand for flexibility and deeper exploration.

Travellers are increasingly structuring trips across multiple cities to maximise both time and value, with popular combinations including:

Tokyo – Osaka – Kyoto (Japan)Seoul – Busan (South Korea)Bangkok – Phuket (Thailand)

These itineraries reflect a growing preference for multi-stop journeys that blend urban experiences with leisure destinations.

Southeast Asia sees fast growth in multi-destination travel

Across Southeast Asia, demand for multi-destination travel is rising steadily, with strong growth across key markets of Thailand: 52%, Malaysia: 40%, and Singapore: 17%, according to Trip.com Group data.

Top outbound destinations across Southeast Asian markets include Japan (Tokyo, Osaka), South Korea (Seoul), China (Shanghai, Beijing), Thailand (Bangkok), Indonesia (Bali).

In other parts of Asia such as Hong Kong SAR, multi-destination travel also grew by over 50% year-on-year, highlighting growing preference for more complex itineraries over traditional single-destination trips, particularly in well-connected urban markets.

In Mainland China, domestic travel remains a strong base, while overseas journeys are increasingly shaped by multi-destination itineraries, with over 40% of outbound trips spanning multiple destinations and continuing to grow.

This suggests that travellers in this region are increasingly combining multiple cities within a single trip, supported by strong regional connectivity.

Japan’s domestic travel momentum on the rise

Japan is also seeing shifts in domestic travel behaviour, even as outbound demand continues to grow.

In Japan, domestic travel is growing rapidly, indicating rising interest in travelling within the country, accounting for one-quarter of all flight bookings, and to cities such as Tokyo, Sapporo and Okinawa.

Intra-Asia travel dominates Labour Day demand

The Labour Day holiday period continues to be driven by regional travel within Asia-Pacific, with travellers favouring destinations that offer ease of access, diverse experiences, and flexible itineraries.

The Group’s data highlights the continued strength of short-haul travel, supported by strong connectivity and shorter flight durations.

More broadly, the way people travel across Asia-Pacific is evolving. Travellers taking a more deliberate approach to how they plan their trips. While cross-border journeys are increasingly shaped by multi-city itineraries, domestic travel remains a strong and steady part of the landscape. Together, these patterns point to a more flexible and value-conscious mindset, as travellers look to make the most of both time and budget.

About Trip.com Group

Trip.com Group is a leading global travel service provider comprising of Trip.com, Ctrip, Skyscanner, and Qunar. Across its platforms, Trip.com Group helps travellers around the world make informed and cost-effective bookings for travel products and services and enables partners to connect their offerings with users through the aggregation of comprehensive travel-related content and resources, and an advanced transaction platform consisting of apps, websites and 24/7 customer service centres. Founded in 1999 and listed on NASDAQ in 2003 and HKEX in 2021, Trip.com Group has become one of the best-known travel groups in the world, with the mission “to pursue the perfect trip for a better world”. Find out more about Trip.com Group here: group.trip.com.