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Mechanized AI Launches VMShift, the First-Ever AI-Powered VM-to-Container Migration Solution

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1 year ago

January 8, 2025

The unveiling of VMShift comes as virtualization prices have skyrocketed, providing a cost-efficient method of migrating VMs to any container or cloud platform.

ATLANTA, Jan. 8, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Mechanized AI, a pioneer in the enterprise AI and modernization space, announced today the general availability of VMShift, a first-of-its-kind VM-to-container migration product powered by AI. Engineered to tackle modernization challenges at speed and scale, VMShift enables simultaneous, mass migration of virtual machines in weeks, not months. The release of VMShift comes as virtualization price hikes have sent shock waves through the IT industry, forcing enterprises to rethink their infrastructure modernization strategies.

“VMShift enables simultaneous, mass migration of virtual machines in weeks, not months.” —Charles Wright, CEO

“We’re seeing a significant paradigm shift to containerization from traditional virtual machines,” said Charles Wright, CEO of Mechanized AI. “Based on our conversations with partners and clients, it’s a compelling trend that shows no signs of abating. This new capability gives enterprises the speed and flexibility they need with the ability to choose where they want to migrate — to any container or cloud platform — depending on individual use cases. VMShift is turbocharged by AI, so whether you’re moving hundreds or thousands of VMs, you can now do so under budget with efficiency, repeatability and reliability,” Wright noted.

Key Benefits of VMShift

Cost Savings: Traditional virtualization is increasingly unsustainable due to rising licensing and operational costs. VMShift enables organizations to migrate VMs to containers, unlocking significant savings across transformation, operations and licensing.

Operational Efficiency & Scalability: Containers enable faster deployment, greater portability and increased scalability, making them a leading approach for infrastructure modernization. Powered by AI, VMShift transforms legacy VMs into containers at scale, accelerating transformation timelines and ensuring consistent, reliable results.

Accelerated Modernization: Building a new containerized infrastructure environment manually can take months. With AI-driven automation, VMShift achieves similar results in weeks, dramatically reducing modernization timelines and cutting project costs.

“The consensus within the IT industry is becoming increasingly clear and unified: Containers have taken center stage, particularly for organizations prioritizing agility, scalability and cost efficiency,” remarked Matias Kreder, CTO of Mechanized AI. “VMShift’s AI-enabled VM migration technology is light-years ahead in the marketplace and as we develop our product roadmap, we’ll continue to lean into building enterprise-grade AI solutions that solve our clients’ biggest business challenges. So far, we’ve received immensely positive feedback, particularly around VMShift’s any-to-any capabilities of deploying to our clients’ container or cloud platform of choice,” Kreder added.

VMShift is a cornerstone of the mAI Modernize product suite, purpose-built to modernize infrastructure and applications at scale. Powered by Mechanized AI’s AI Factory platform, it leverages generative AI to simplify and accelerate transformation efforts.

The addition of VMShift now enables enterprises to simplify VM migration to containers — on-prem or the cloud in just three steps: connect, configure and containerize. VMShift runs on Linux, supports locally-hosted containers, integrates with leading infrastructure-as-code stacks, and can be deployed to AWS, Google Cloud Platform and Microsoft Azure.

For more information on VMShift’s advanced capabilities and to set up a product demo, visit the Mechanized AI website.

About Mechanized AI:

Mechanized AI was launched in 2023 to help companies unlock the power of enterprise AI and accelerate their modernization journeys. Built and backed by a team with over four decades of combined AI/ML experience, the product suite enables end-to-end AI development and deployment, and transforms traditional modernization workflows by automating complex, manual processes. The AI Factory is a turnkey platform for building enterprise-grade AI solutions that streamlines AI readiness, data preparation and deployment of ML models. The mAI Modernize product suite harnesses AI to drive large-scale modernization, offering solutions for application analysis, code transformation and infrastructure migration to accelerate digital transformation. For more information, set up a demo at Mechanized.ai, follow us on LinkedIn and X, and view open positions on our Careers page.

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FranklinWH Introduces Enhanced 15 kWh aPower in Australia and New Zealand

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2 hours ago

May 3, 2026

Expansion comes as policy shifts and rising power costs accelerate demand for residential energy storage

SYDNEY, May 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — FranklinWH, a leading provider of whole-home energy management and battery storage solutions, today announced the launch of its enhanced 15 kWh aPower battery in Australia and New Zealand, as demand for residential energy storage continues to grow, driven by evolving policy settings and increasing interest in energy independence.

The updated aPower builds on the company’s established platform, increasing usable capacity from 13.6 kWh to 15 kWh and raising warrantied throughput from 43 MWh to 60 MWh, an increase of 40 percent. These updates deliver more usable energy over the life of the system while maintaining the same footprint and price.

“The energy landscape is shifting quickly, and more homeowners are thinking beyond the upfront specs to what really pays off over time,” said Steve Ruskin, General Manager of FranklinWH Australia. “This upgrade is about delivering more performance over the life of the system, more usable energy, greater throughput, while staying true to our ‘buy once, buy right’ philosophy.”

The increase in warrantied throughput translates into savings for homeowners. Based on typical usage patterns and an electricity rate of A$0.35 per kilowatt-hour, the additional throughput may represent up to approximately A$5,950 in value over the lifetime of the system. The increase in usable capacity also improves energy density, lowering the effective cost per kilowatt-hour and supporting more efficient use of stored energy.

The 15 kWh configuration also aligns with current and upcoming policy frameworks benefitting residential battery adoption. This includes the updated Cheaper Home Batteries Program, with changes coming into effect for Australian homeowners from 1 May, 2026, helping households maximise value as incentives continue to evolve.

As the residential battery market expands, FranklinWH continues to focus on reliability and system performance. The aPower incorporates design elements to support durability, including structural reinforcement to reduce cell stress over time, per-cell temperature monitoring, and the separation of the battery pack and control systems to maintain reliable performance.

“We believe performance should be measured over years, not just at installation,” Ruskin added. “We focus on building systems that deliver consistent, reliable results over time. That long-term perspective is what ultimately defines value for homeowners.”

The aPower is designed to operate as part of the FranklinWH System, an integrated home energy management platform that coordinates energy generation, storage, and consumption. The system is designed to optimise multiple energy inputs, provide reliable backup power, and support more efficient and independent energy use at the household level.

About FranklinWH

FranklinWH Energy Storage is the manufacturer of the FranklinWH System. FranklinWH is a market-oriented, research-driven company focused on next-generation residential energy management and storage solutions. Located in Macquarie Park, Sydney with a global head office in the San Francisco Bay Area, FranklinWH’s team has decades of experience in energy systems, from design, through manufacturing, to sales and installation. FranklinWH is AVL-listed with multiple financial institutions.

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Peninsula Visa Launches Comprehensive OCI Processing Services

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4 hours ago

May 3, 2026

Peninsula Visa, a trusted leader in immigration and visa processing services with over 50 years of expertise, today announced the launch of its comprehensive Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) processing services. To celebrate this milestone, Peninsula Visa is offering new users an exclusive 20% discount with promo code OCI20 at checkout.

SAN JOSE, Calif., May 3, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Peninsula Visa, a trusted leader in immigration and visa processing services with over 50 years of expertise, today announced the launch of its comprehensive Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) processing services. To celebrate this milestone, Peninsula Visa is offering new users an exclusive 20% discount with promo code OCI20 at checkout.

For 50 years, Peninsula Visa has helped families navigate immigration. OCI processing is one of our most impactful services, connecting the Indian diaspora to their heritage. We’re proud to bring our expertise to help families secure OCI status with confidence. Evan James, CEO

A Full Suite of OCI Services

Peninsula Visa’s OCI services cover every stage of the OCI lifecycle, ensuring that members of the Indian diaspora receive expert support from start to finish.

The four service types now available are:

New OCI Application — For foreign nationals of Indian origin, spouses of Indian citizens or existing OCI card holders, and minor children with at least one Indian parent applying for OCI status for the first time.OCI Card Renewal — For card holders whose OCI card has expired, or whose linked passport has been renewed or replaced and requires an updated booklet.Re-issuance (Age Milestones) — OCI cards must be re-issued when minors reach the age of 18 and again when card holders turn 50, due to significant changes in appearance. Peninsula Visa guides clients through both transitions seamlessly.Miscellaneous OCI Services — Covering corrections to existing records, lost or damaged card replacement, address changes, and other administrative updates to the OCI file.

Why Choose Peninsula Visa for Your OCI Application

Peninsula Visa brings decades of institutional knowledge and a client-first philosophy to every OCI case.

Key value propositions include:

Expert Guidance — Dedicated OCI specialists with deep knowledge of consulate requirements, eligibility rules, and documentation standards across all service types.High Approval Rate — A meticulous multi-stage review process that identifies and resolves issues before submission, dramatically reducing the likelihood of rejection or delay.Fast Turnaround — Standard processing in 12-15 Business Days for most OCI service types, with real-time status updates throughout the process.End-to-End Support — Personalized document checklists, secure document uploads, expert form preparation, consulate submission, and post-submission tracking — all in one place.

Launch Promotion

Save 20% on any OCI service — new users only

OCI20

Enter code OCI20 at checkout. Available to new users. No expiration date.

Leadership Perspective

“For 50 years, Peninsula Visa has helped individuals and families navigate the complexities of immigration documentation. OCI processing is one of the most impactful services we have ever added — it directly connects the Indian diaspora to their heritage country in a lasting, meaningful way. We are proud to bring our proven expertise and client-centric approach to this important service, and we look forward to helping thousands of families secure their OCI status with confidence.”

Founded in 1975, Peninsula Visa has built its reputation on precision, transparency, and a genuine commitment to client outcomes. The addition of OCI processing services reflects the company’s ongoing mission to expand its offerings to meet the evolving needs of immigrants and their families across the United States.

Get Started Today

Eligible applicants can begin their OCI journey by visiting Peninsula Visa’s dedicated OCI Services page. New users can take advantage of the 20% launch discount by entering promo code OCI20 at checkout when selecting any OCI service type.

Media Contact

Evan James, Peninsula Visa, 1 4087277515, media@peninsulavisa.com, https://peninsulavisa.com/

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Technology

Peninsula Visa Launches Comprehensive OCI Processing Services

Published

4 hours ago

May 3, 2026

A Full Suite of OCI Services

Peninsula Visa’s OCI services cover every stage of the OCI lifecycle, ensuring that members of the Indian diaspora receive expert support from start to finish.

The four service types now available are:

Why Choose Peninsula Visa for Your OCI Application

Peninsula Visa brings decades of institutional knowledge and a client-first philosophy to every OCI case.

Key value propositions include:

Launch Promotion

Save 20% on any OCI service — new users only

OCI20

Enter code OCI20 at checkout. Available to new users. No expiration date.

Leadership Perspective

Get Started Today

Media Contact

Evan James, Peninsula Visa, 1 4087277515, media@peninsulavisa.com, https://peninsulavisa.com/