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Forge the Smart Building with Networked AV Deployment Anytime, Anywhere: ATEN’s Networked AV Series Wins 2024 Good Design Award

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Recognized for its user-friendly system and delivering high-quality AV transmission with ultra-low latency across multiple formats and resolutions

TAIPEI, Oct. 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — ATEN International, a leading provider of AV/IT connectivity and management solutions, announced today that its renowned video over IP solution, the Networked AV Series, has won the Good Design Award 2024, one of the world’s most prestigious product design accolades. The Networked AV Series seamlessly integrates into existing IP-based networks to enhance connectivity and efficiency in ground service environments through centralized management, flexible scalability, and high-quality 4K video resolution. This solution is ideal for large-scale scenarios, such as creative video walls or digital signage in department stores, airports, and smart buildings, where it can streamline operations and provide seamless access to real-time data in stunning 4K resolution.  

The 2024 judging committee praised ATEN’s latest innovation with the following statement: “As a system that enables real-time controlling and monitoring of network AV, this product is meaningful for both travelers and operating staff at airports. It can be evaluated as a user-friendly system that provides high-quality AV transmission with ultra-low latency in various formats and resolutions. The robust hardware design not only conveys the interface, such as connectors, but also features dynamic graphical displays. With the introduction of large-scale digital signage and video walls stretching several hundred meters, the usage environment is likely to expand significantly in the future.”

ATEN will debut two brand-new Video Extenders in its Networked AV Series at the end of Q4 2024. The first is the VE8662 True 4K HDMI H.265 over IP Transceiver with PoE, featuring an all-in-one transceiver design with LCM displays for simple configuration and a user-friendly design, making installation and identification effortless and reducing the hassle of stocking for users. Additionally, the VE8662 is equipped with an LCM panel that provides complete product information, including ID number, IP address, ambient temperature, and firmware version, making maintenance easier for users. The VE8662 sets a new standard for video transmission by utilizing H.265 compression, allowing it to transmit and extend visually lossless True 4K images (4K60 4:4:4, HDCP 2.2) over standard 10/100M networks. It supports flexible switching and duplication of multiple input sources and output displays. Compared to other brands that use traditional 1G or 10G networks, the VE8662 expands AV over IP architecture, helping to reduce network switch costs and SI’s operational expenses.

The second product is the VE8962 True 4K HDMI over IP Transmitter/Receiver with PoE, which supports True 4K resolution and incorporates multiple redundancy mechanisms, including power redundancy (PC & PoE), network transmission redundancy (fiber & copper), and operational redundancy. These features ensure smooth, reliable long-term system operation and uninterrupted transmission.

“ATEN has won the Good Design Award for four consecutive years,” says Nicholas Lin, Senior Vice President of ATEN. “ATEN relentlessly pursues excellence in innovation to meet consumer demand and even drive global transformation.”

“ATEN’s Networked AV series is a key solution for scenarios requiring high-resolution transmission with low latency. It enables the distribution and installation of video over IP extenders at any location, providing comprehensive real-time information for quick, informed decisions. The series delivers an immersive audiovisual experience for smart buildings by transmitting visually lossless 4K AV signals with low latency over long distances via a standard Gigabit network. It is an effective and user-friendly solution that directly addresses the challenges system integrators face when deploying AV over IP.” says Nicholas Lin.

Established in 1957, the Good Design Award is globally recognized by its ‘G-Mark,’ a symbol of excellence in design across various fields such as industrial products, architecture, software, systems, and services.

Good Design Award 2024 Winner- ATEN Networked AV Series

4K HDMI over IP Transmitter / Receiver with PoE (VE8952)True 4K HDMI H.265 over IP Transceiver with PoE (VE8662)True 4K HDMI over IP Transmitter / Receiver with PoE (VE8962)Limitless Scalability and Flexibility: From a simple point-to-point setup to hundreds of endpoints, the system offers scalability, flexibility, and multi-functionality for extender, splitter, matrix switch, and video wall applications.Easy Installation: Effortlessly switch input sources via top panel pushbuttons/ID display, with a simple configuration process that requires no extensive IT experience.User-Friendly Design: The LCD panel’s ID number simplifies both setup and maintenance.Web GUI: No software installation required, offering drag-and-drop video switching, screen preview, multi-user operation, and permission settings.PoE Power: Eliminates the need for an external power supply, as a single Ethernet cable delivers video, control signals, and power simultaneously. This allows for easy installation, saving both time and human resources.  

The VE8662 and VE8962 are scheduled to be launched in 2024 Q4.

For more information about the ATEN Networked AV series, please refer to the link:
https://www.aten.com/us/en/products/professional-audiovideo/networked-av/?utm_source=Press_Release&utm_medium=PR&utm_campaign=GoodDesign2024_newrelease

About ATEN
ATEN International Co., Ltd. (TWSE: 6277), established in 1979, is the leading provider of KVM and AV/IT connectivity and management solutions. Offering more than 1,000 integrated KVM, professional AV, SOHO, and intelligent power products, ATEN enables easy connection, management, and optimization of AV/IT equipment in corporate, government, education, healthcare, manufacturing, broadcasting, media, and transportation environments. With over 650 issued international patents, ATEN’s global R&D team continuously produces innovative solutions, resulting in a comprehensive portfolio of products available worldwide.

Headquartered in Taiwan, ATEN International Co., Ltd. has grown to include subsidiaries and regional offices in China, Japan, South Korea, Belgium, Australia, the U.S., the U.K., Turkey, Poland, India, Romania, South Africa, Indonesia, and Mexico – with R&D centers in Taiwan, China, and Canada. 

For more information about ATEN, please visit www.aten.com.

Press Contact
ATEN International Co., Ltd.
Irene Tsai / Ivy Lee
TEL: +886-2-8692-6789 EXT. 1835/1867
FAX: +886-2-8692-6577
Email: pr@aten.com.tw

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Club Offers for Travel Enthusiasts in Canada

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TORONTO, Oct 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Travelzoo® (NASDAQ: TZOO), the club for travel enthusiasts, announces three of many new Club Offers for Club Members in Canada.

Rigorously vetted and negotiated for us travel enthusiasts:

$799—COSTA RICA WEEK WITH FLIGHTS & CAR
We think fall is an ideal time to visit Costa Rica; the scenery is lush and the crowds are gone. Drive between volcanic Arenal and the idyllic beaches of Tamarindo on this seven-night trip. Since it’s not as busy, we were able to negotiate a price that saves members up to $648 on departures through mid-December.

$899—BARCELONA: 5 NIGHTS WITH FLIGHTS
Explore Barcelona’s world-class museums and architectural masterpieces in the quieter winter months to pack more into your trip. You won’t waste hours in lines and can access top restaurants that are fully booked in summer. We save $300 on travel this January and February, when temperatures are still spring-like. Roundtrip flights from Toronto, hotel and daily breakfast are included.

$999—ST. KITTS GETAWAY FOR 2, REG. $2083
Most visitors to St. Kitts book months in advance, but when we pointed out that travel enthusiasts are more spontaneous, this resort gave us a terrific rate for stays this November and December. Spend four nights in Frigate Bay and get an upgraded Oceanview room, too.

Are you a travel enthusiast? Join the club today: https://travelzoo.com

Who are we?
We, Travelzoo®, are the club for travel enthusiasts. We reach 30 million travellers. Club Members receive Club Offers negotiated and rigorously vetted by our deal experts around the globe. Our relationships with thousands of top travel companies give us access to irresistible deals. Our club and its benefits are built around the lifestyle of a modern travel enthusiast.

Media Contact: 
Amanda Ieraci – Toronto
+1 437 866 8540
aieraci@travelzoo.com

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Howard Hughes Holdings Set to Join S&P SmallCap 600

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NEW YORK, Oct. 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Howard Hughes Holdings Inc. (NYSE: HHH) will replace Arcosa Inc. (NYSE: ACA) in the S&P SmallCap 600 effective prior to the opening of trading on Wednesday, October 28. S&P 500 constituent CRH plc (NYSE: CRH) has acquired Arcosa in a deal that closed today, October 23.

Following is a summary of the changes that will take place prior to the open of trading on the effective date:

Effective Date

Index Name  

Action

Company Name

Ticker

GICS Sector

October 28, 2026

S&P SmallCap 600

Addition

Howard Hughes Holdings

HHH

Real Estate

October 28, 2026

S&P SmallCap 600

Deletion

Arcosa

ACA

Industrials

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S&P Dow Jones Indices is a division of S&P Global (NYSE: SPGI), which provides essential intelligence for individuals, companies, and governments to make decisions with confidence. For more information, visit www.spglobal.com/spdji/en/. 

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Chelsea FC announces multi-year sleeve partnership with Sokin, the business payments and FX platform

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Chelsea FC name fast-growing fintech platform as Principal Partner

LONDON, Oct. 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Chelsea Football Club has today announced a multi-year partnership with Sokin, the embedded finance and payments company used by businesses worldwide. Sokin will be named a Principal Partner and Official Business Payments and FX Partner of Chelsea FC and Chelsea FC Women.

As a Principal Partner, Sokin will be represented on the sleeves of the Chelsea FC men’s, women’s and academy home, away, and third kits from the 2026/27 season.

The partnership brings together two ambitious London-headquartered organisations with worldwide reach – a club with millions of fans across the world and a fintech platform through which businesses move more than $11 billion a year. A club of Chelsea’s scale works in many currencies every day, with partners, competitions and supporters around the world, and needs a financial partner built to handle that.

Sokin gives finance teams business payments, multi-currency accounts, foreign exchange, checkout and treasury in one place, so they spend less time juggling banks and providers and keep more of what they move.

As Official Business Payments and FX Partner, Sokin will simplify how Chelsea FC sends, receives and manages money in the currencies the club operates in.

The Sokin logo will feature on the sleeve of the Chelsea shirt for the first time [when the men’s team host Tottenham Hotspur at Stamford Bridge on Saturday 24th October.]

Jason Gannon, President at Chelsea FC said:

“At Chelsea, we seek to partner with organisations that share our ambition and innovative mindset. Sokin’s expertise in business payments, and their focus on making both simpler for the businesses they serve, makes them a natural fit for the Club. We are pleased to welcome Sokin to the Chelsea family and look forward to working together in the years ahead.”

Vroon Modgill, CEO and founder at Sokin said:

“Chelsea plays on the biggest stage in world football, and its business runs in dozens of currencies. Sokin was built for that with regulated, multi-currency payments and foreign exchange for organisations that operate internationally. We’re proud to be the platform behind the business payments and FX of one of the most iconic teams in football. Sokin’s platform serves businesses in more than 170 countries. We’re thrilled to be partners for the season ahead. An organisation as sophisticated as Chelsea doesn’t leave its finances to chance.”

About Sokin

Sokin is the financial layer global business runs on. Businesses can transact, convert and hold money in 70+ currencies across 170+ countries. Some businesses use Sokin to manage global finance in-house. Others build it into their products to power financial experiences for their customers. Businesses move more than $9 billion a year on licenses Sokin holds in 36+ countries and infrastructure Sokin owns. Founded in 2019, Sokin has raised over $100 million from investors including Morgan Stanley Expansion Capital and Prysm Capital.

About Chelsea Football Club

Chelsea Football Club is one of the biggest, most successful football clubs globally and our men’s team are reigning world champions, having won the four-yearly FIFA Club World Cup in 2025. Our women’s team, Chelsea Women, are also multiple trophy winners.

Founded in 1905, Chelsea is London’s most central football club, based at the iconic 40,000-capacity Stamford Bridge stadium. Nicknamed the Blues, the club lifted the Champions League for the first time in 2012 and domestically has won the Premier League five times, the FA Cup eight times, the Football League Cup five times and the Football League Championship once, in 1955.

The Chelsea Women’s team have enjoyed a huge amount of success and in 2025 won the FA Women’s Super League for a sixth consecutive year and the eighth time overall. The Women’s FA Cup has been won on six occasions. We have also captured the FA Women’s League Cup four times as well as reaching the UEFA Women’s Champions League final in 2021. In two seasons, 2020/21 and 2024/25, a domestic treble of trophies was secured.

The Chelsea Foundation boasts one of the most extensive community initiatives in sport, helping to improve the lives of children and young people all over the world.

Media Contacts:

Taina Biggs
taina.biggs@sokin.com 

Nerissa Chesterfield
nerissa.chesterfield@chelseafc.com 

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