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CIQ Demos Preview of ‘Fuzzball Federate’ to Streamline HPC Workflows Across Hybrid Infrastructure at SC24

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Write once, run anywhere: With Fuzzball Federate users can now define and deliver workloads on-prem and then scale them in the cloud without modification.

ATLANTA, Nov. 18, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — SC’24 — As high performance computing (HPC) teams move more workloads to cloud-native environments to take advantage of scale and agility, orchestration of jobs across on-premises and cloud environments slows progress. CIQ Fuzzball Federate, unveiled today in early access at SC24, addresses these challenges and enables researchers to use a comprehensive management platform to define and execute important HPC, artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) workloads across disparate and disconnected resources.

Fuzzball Federate is the third leg of the stool within the Fuzzball ecosystem, furthering our goal of delivering the most comprehensive and complete performance computing platform for research institutions and enterprises alike.

For example, with Fuzzball Federate, researchers can now define and deliver workloads to unified systems and then connect them with AWS clusters to help scale them in the cloud without modification. Conversely, workloads can be prototyped in the cloud before the organization commits to a capital expenditure for local, production resources. Either way, Fuzzball ensures workflows execute repeatably, reliably and performantly, regardless of the underlying infrastructure.

***Visit CIQ at SC24 Booth 4131 to learn more about Fuzzball and see live demonstrations of Fuzzball Federate.***

“With Fuzzball, researchers no longer need a Ph.D. in infrastructure to manage their complex HPC and AI/ML workloads in hybrid environments,” said Gregory Kurtzer, founder and CEO of CIQ. “Fuzzball Federate is the third leg of the stool within the Fuzzball ecosystem, furthering our goal of delivering the most comprehensive and complete performance computing platform for research institutions and enterprises alike. We’re excited to provide the first glimpses of Fuzzball Federate at SC24 in Atlanta, and we invite all attendees to come take a look and give us your feedback.”

*Fuzzball: Substrate, Orchestrate and Federate*

CIQ’s Fuzzball, first released in August 2023, is a modern, performance-intense compute platform that simplifies the creation and deployment of complex HPC and AI/ML workloads. Running on top of Kubernetes, it is API based and provides an easy-to-use graphical interface to automate the provisioning and management of the necessary infrastructure to run these jobs.

The infrastructure management layer of individual Fuzzball clusters has two main components: Fuzzball Substrate, which delivers a custom container runtime and resource manager, and Fuzzball Orchestrate, which manages and schedules complex, multi-step workloads and data ingress and egress.

Today at SC24, CIQ is unveiling the third component: Fuzzball Federate. It works with Substrate and Orchestrate to unify and provide seamless access and management of compute resources across on-prem clusters and cloud computing regions.

In a federated Fuzzball environment, users define and submit workflows with the same web user interface and command-line interface they would use in a single Orchestrate deployment. However, where workflows submitted directly to an Orchestrate cluster may run only on the resources available to that single cluster, workflows submitted to a Federate cluster may run on any of the Orchestrate clusters joined to the federation. These Orchestrate clusters may be dynamically provisioned cloud resources (e.g., running compute jobs on AWS EC2) or local, on-prem compute clusters.

Federate evaluates the CPU, memory, accelerator and storage requirements of the workflow against the resources available in each attached Orchestrate cluster and dispatches the workflow to an appropriate cluster for execution. The Orchestrate cluster then provisions the necessary resources (in cloud environments) and dispatches individual compute jobs via Substrate.

Single-cluster deployments of Orchestrate are still supported, and an existing Orchestrate deployment can be joined with additional deployments in a federation at any time.

***Learn more about Fuzzball Federate in the blog: https://ciq.com/blog/fuzzball-federate-unify-complex-hpc-and-ai-ml-jobs-across-cloud-and-on-prem-resources/ ***

Potential design partners interested in participating in the Fuzzball Federate early access program can contact CIQ for more information, here: https://ciq.com/company/contact-us/

*CIQ at SC24*
CIQ is exhibiting at SC24 this week in Atlanta at Booth 4131. CIQ experts are on site to demonstrate Fuzzball Federate and answer questions about Fuzzball and the rest of the CIQ Enterprise Linux and Performance Computing ecosystem.

Formal demonstrations of Fuzzball Federate will be held in the booth presentation theater at these times:

From Fragmented to Federated: Streamlining HPC Workflows Across Hybrid Infrastructure with Fuzzball Federate

Tuesday, Nov. 19, 3:30 PMWednesday, Nov. 20, 4:00 PMThursday, Nov. 21, 2:00 PM

Those not attending SC ’24 can schedule a demonstration of CIQ Fuzzball by contacting the CIQ team at https://ciq.com/company/contact-us/

About CIQ
CIQ builds secure, reliable and performant software infrastructure solutions that operate at scale, with dedicated world-class services for a range of performance intensive computing and enterprise technologies. From the base operating system, through containers, orchestration, provisioning, high-end computing and cloud applications, CIQ works with every part of the technology stack enabling organizations to focus on their core competencies, driving business-transforming innovation. CIQ is the founding support and services partner of Rocky Linux and the creator of the next generation federated computing stack. For more information, please visit ciq.com.

Media Contact

Cristin Connelly, CIQ, 4049316752, cristin@cathey.co, www.ciq.com 

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Reliance Digital Brings Samsung’s Latest Galaxy Z Fold8 Series and Galaxy Z Flip8 to Stores Across India

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Be among the first to own the new Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 series and Galaxy Z Flip8. Customers can now pre-order the latest Galaxy foldables at Reliance Digital, with EMIs starting at ₹6000/month.

MUMBAI, India, July 25, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Reliance Digital, India’s leading consumer electronics retailer, today announced the availability of Samsung’s latest generation of foldable smartphones – the Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, Galaxy Z Fold8 and Galaxy Z Flip8. Designed to deliver the next evolution of Galaxy AI, powerful performance and iconic foldable innovation, Samsung’s newest line-up is now available across Reliance Digital stores and online.

Built around Samsung’s vision of making AI more intuitive and personal, the new Galaxy foldables combine immersive displays, premium craftsmanship and intelligent experiences that seamlessly adapt to the way users work, create and stay connected.

Leading the line-up is the Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, Samsung’s most premium foldable yet. Featuring an expansive 8-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X main display, a flagship 200MP camera, the latest Snapdragon® 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy processor and a 5,000mAh battery, the device is engineered for users who demand the ultimate in productivity, creativity and entertainment. It is available in Graphite, Cream and Violet Shadow,.

The Galaxy Z Fold8 brings Samsung’s signature foldable experience in a more compact form factor, featuring a 7.6-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X main display, a redesigned wider cover screen, Galaxy AI-powered multitasking and flagship-grade performance. Customers can choose from Lavender, Graphite and Cream colour options.

Completing the line-up is the Galaxy Z Flip8, Samsung’s most stylish foldable smartphone, designed for users who want flagship performance in a compact, pocket-friendly form. Equipped with a vibrant 6.9-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X display, an enhanced FlexWindow, a 50MP camera system and Galaxy AI experiences, the Flip8 effortlessly blends fashion with functionality.

Customers can visit their nearest Reliance Digital store to experience the new foldables first-hand with guidance from Reliance Digital’s Tech Dosts, compare models, explore exclusive launch offers and Pre-order the Galaxy device that best fits their lifestyle. The complete Galaxy Z Fold8 series and Galaxy Z Flip8 are also available through Reliance Digital’s online platform, ensuring customers can be among the first to own Samsung’s latest foldable innovations.

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Weichai’s Five Tech Routes Global Debut: Diverse Paths to a Green, Smart Future

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HANOI, Vietnam, July 25, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — At VEC in Vietnam on July 21, the Shandong Heavy Industry global partners conference & green intelligent products expo opened. Responding to the green transition of global commercial vehicles and heavy equipment, Weichai – with decades of expertise – unveiled five core tech routes: BEV, HEV, PEMFC, alternative-fuel ICE, and ADAS. Through full-chain proprietary control and breakthroughs, it provides efficient, low-carbon, intelligent power solutions to the global market.

Battery electric vehicle powertrain: full-chain deployment and high-efficiency recharging: Weichai masters core battery, motor, and e‑control technologies. Its CT100 battery – for heavy tractors and dump trucks – features integrated design and triple insulation, delivering better reliability, efficiency, safety, and speed. The WMS3200 drive system, tailored for heavy‑truck haulage, boosts efficiency and cuts vehicle power consumption. The WMC‑L/H/B integrated controllers offer stable, efficient control for light trucks, heavy trucks, and buses.

Hybrid electric vehicle powertrain: deep integration and ultra-long range: Weichai covers series, parallel, and series-parallel architectures, deeply integrating engine and e-drive. For urban logistics, the WP2.5T range extender offers quick response and low noise; for long-haul transport, the WP3NNG natural-gas range extender uses a “pure electric for short hauls, range-extended for long hauls” mode, with over 1,000 km combined range, easing range anxiety.

Proton exchange membrane fuel cell: zero-carbon leadership: Weichai has built a full-chain hydrogen energy system covering components, stacks, and systems. The WEF300 fuel cell engine has been deployed in volume in 49-ton heavy-duty trucks, suitable for long-haul and port logistics. The WEFG500 power generation system provides megawatt-class scalable power to support data centers and industrial plants.

Alternative fuel internal combustion engine: diverse clean-energy options and exceptional cost-effectiveness: Modular design enables flexible switching between H₂ and methanol. WP15DI hydrogen ICE peaks at 46.8% thermal efficiency; WP17T methanol ICE targets heavy‑equipment energy use, cuts operating costs, and is mass‑deployed in 130‑ton mining trucks.

Intelligent driving assistance system: vehicle-road-cloud collaboration: Weichai built a vehicle‑road‑cloud full‑stack architecture, with mining autonomous solution for cm‑level docking & obstacle avoidance, and trunk‑line ADAS with intelligent cruise & auto lane‑change, boosting high‑speed safety and economy.

Going forward, Weichai will keep iterating these five tech routes with global partners to advance sustainable manufacturing.

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Portland General Electric declares dividend

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PORTLAND, Ore., July 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The board of directors of Portland General Electric Company (NYSE: POR) declared a quarterly common stock dividend of $0.55125 per share.

The company’s dividend is evaluated based on capital requirements and financial performance. PGE targets a dividend payout ratio of 60 to 70% over the long term.

The quarterly dividend is payable on or before October 15, 2026, to shareholders of record at the close of business on September 25, 2026.

About Portland General Electric Company
Portland General Electric (NYSE: POR) is an integrated energy company that generates, transmits and distributes electricity to nearly 960,000 customers serving an area of approximately 2 million Oregonians. Since 1889, Portland General Electric (PGE) has been powering economies, delivering safe, affordable and reliable electricity while working to transform energy systems to meet evolving customer needs. PGE continues to make progress towards emissions reduction targets, and customers have set the standard for prioritizing clean energy with the No. 1 voluntary renewable energy program in the country. PGE is ranked a top ten utility in the 2025 Forrester U.S. Customer Experience Index. In 2025, PGE employees and retirees volunteered over 18,300 hours to more than 400 nonprofits organizations. Through the PGE Foundation, along with corporate contributions and the employee matching gift program, more than $5 million was directed to charitable organizations supporting economic growth and community resilience across our service area. For information: portlandgeneral.com/news.

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Forward-looking statements include statements, other than statements of historical or current fact, regarding the Company’s amount and timing of dividends payable as well as other statements containing words such as “committed to,” “targets,” or similar expressions.

There can be no assurance that future dividends will be declared. The declaration of future dividends is subject to approval of our board of directors and various risks and uncertainties, including, but not limited to: our cash flow and cash needs; the timing or amount of dividends paid; the timing or outcome of various legal and regulatory actions; changes in the Company’s business strategy; increases in capital expenditures; changes in capital and credit market conditions, including volatility of equity markets as well as changes in PGE’s credit ratings and outlook on such credit ratings restrictions on the payment of dividends under existing or future financing arrangements; changes in tax laws relating to corporate dividends; deterioration in our financial condition or results, and those risks, uncertainties, and other factors identified from time-to-time in our filings with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), including our annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025 and subsequent quarterly reports on Form 10-Q. These reports are available through the EDGAR system free-of-charge on the SEC’s website, www.sec.gov and on the Company’s website, investors.portlandgeneral.com. Investors should not rely unduly on any forward-looking statements. The Company assumes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statement as a result of new information, future events or other factors.

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Corporate Communications
Phone: 503-464-2067

Investor Contact:
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Investor Relations
Phone: 503-464-7751

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