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6th Annual Infraday Texas to Convene State’s Top Infrastructure Leaders in Austin

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Infraday Texas 2025 will bring together top infrastructure leaders on April 2, 2025, in Austin to address Texas’ most pressing challenges in transportation, energy, water, and digital infrastructure. The event will feature expert panels, keynote discussions, and networking opportunities, focusing on AI-driven planning, smart mobility, climate resilience, and infrastructure investment strategies.

AUSTIN, Texas, March 17, 2025 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Infraday Texas, the premier infrastructure conference in the state, returns for its 6th annual edition on April 2, 2025, at the AT&T Hotel and Conference Center in Austin. The event will bring together state and local officials, infrastructure executives, engineers, financiers, and technology leaders to address the most pressing issues in transportation, energy, water, and digital infrastructure.

Texas’ infrastructure is at a turning point, and Infraday Texas 2025 will unite leaders, innovators, and decision-makers shaping its future,” said Ken Bauco, CEO of Infraday. “From AI-driven planning to smart mobility and grid resilience, this event delivers key insights to drive real progress.”

With Texas facing unprecedented population growth, increasing climate risks, aging infrastructure, and shifting energy demands, this year’s event will focus on technological advancements, funding strategies, and public-private collaboration to build a more resilient and efficient infrastructure system.

Texas is at a pivotal moment where bold investments, smart planning, and technological innovation must come together to modernize our infrastructure,” said Ken Bauco, CEO of Infraday. “At Infraday Texas 2025, we are bringing together the decision-makers and innovators who are shaping the future of the state’s infrastructure. From AI-driven infrastructure planning and smart mobility solutions to grid resilience and climate adaptation, this year’s event will deliver the critical insights and strategies needed to address Texas’ infrastructure challenges head-on.”

Key Sessions and Featured Speakers at Infraday Texas 2025:

Keynote: Texas Infrastructure at a Crossroads – A discussion on the state’s evolving infrastructure landscape with Caroline Mays (Texas Department of Transportation), John Hall (HARC), Michele Bryant (Austin Energy), and Mike Trimble (City of Kyle, TX).Smart Infrastructure & the Future of Texas – Insights from Fede Rodrigo (Ferrovial), James Earp (City of Hutto), Kirk Scanlon (City of Austin), and Phil Green (City of Manor) on how AI, IoT, and digital twins are transforming infrastructure development.Building Resilient Communities – A deep dive into climate adaptation and infrastructure resilience with Douglas Melnick (City of San Antonio), Lonnie Hunt (Deep East Texas Council of Governments), and Marc Coudert (City of Austin).The Role of AI and Data in Infrastructure Planning – Featuring Anil Mirmira (Harris County Toll Road Authority), Jason Deckman (City of Temple), Omar Elbagalati (Michelin), and Sirwan Shahooei (City of Lewisville) on how data-driven technologies are reshaping infrastructure management.Future-Ready Transportation – Discussions with Amy Atchley (Austin Energy), Brendon Wheeler (NCTCOG), Kammy Horne (Mpact), and Sharmila Mukherjee (CapMetro) on EV equity, transit electrification, and long-term mobility planning.Water Infrastructure & Sustainability – A panel exploring water conservation, sustainable supply management, and infrastructure modernization, featuring Brandon Thomas (New Braunfels Utilities), Dalton Rice (City of Kerrville), David Olson (City of Temple), and L’Oreal Stepney (Texas Water Development Board).Building a Resilient Power Grid for Texas – A look at the future of energy infrastructure with Carolyn LaFleur (GTI Energy), Joe Hayden (GridBeyond), and Zach Dell (Base Power Company).

Exclusive Pre-Event Reception – April 1, 2025

Attendees will also have the opportunity to network at a special welcome reception on April 1 at the Bullock Texas State History Museum. This exclusive event will feature a guided tour of Texas infrastructure artifacts, highlighting the historical evolution of the state’s infrastructure.

“Infraday Texas is more than just a conference—it’s where public and private sector leaders come together to drive meaningful change,” added Bauco. “We’re providing a platform for industry leaders to connect, collaborate, and develop actionable solutions for Texas’ biggest infrastructure challenges. Whether you’re involved in transportation, energy, water, digital infrastructure, or financing, this is the event to be at in 2025.”

For more information and to register for Infraday Texas 2025, visit www.infraday.com/texas.

About Infraday

Infraday is the leading infrastructure event series in the United States, bringing together public and private sector leaders to explore cutting-edge trends, investments, and innovations in transportation, energy, water, and digital infrastructure. Through its regional events, Infraday fosters meaningful discussions that drive actionable solutions to modern infrastructure challenges.

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Ken Bauco, Infraday, 1 646 675 0171, ken@infraday.com, www.infraday.com

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From China Mobile’s Call Upgrade to the Commercial Launch of “Calling + AI” by Leading Operators: AI Is Reshaping the Value of Native Calling

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BEIJING, July 25, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — On June 15, 2026, China Mobile announced a comprehensive upgrade to its traditional calling services, ushering in a next-generation calling experience defined by HD, intelligence, and security. This milestone not only marks a major leap in telecommunication innovation but also reflects a global, inevitable shift: the transformation of basic communication into intelligent, inclusive services.

Breaking Experience Barriers and Redefining the Paradigm of Basic Calling

Overcoming the limitations of traditional, voice-only interactions, China Mobile has leveraged its mature VoLTE/VoNR network foundation to deeply integrate AI models with HD audio and video capabilities. Without requiring users to change their phones or SIM cards, seven core AI functions are now seamlessly embedded into the native dialer interface.

These upgrades include Live Captions bridge communication gaps for the elderly and hearing-impaired; HD video calls and AI noise reduction create a crystal-clear, immersive calling experience; AI anti-fraud intercepts high-risk calls in real time to safeguard users’ assets. Furthermore, the introduction of Data Channel (DC) technology and visual call menus transforms standard calls into agile, interactive service windows, enabling multi-party collaboration and seamless business transactions directly within the call. Through this initiative, China Mobile has successfully evolved traditional calls from a mere voice pipeline into a secure, integrated information hub.

“Calling + AI” Becomes a Strategic Consensus Among Global Leading Operators

From a global perspective, China Mobile’s call upgrade is not an isolated milestone, but a microcosm of the global telecommunications industry’s broader transformation. Throughout 2026, major operators worldwide are accelerating the commercial deployment of “Calling + AI” solutions:

Deutsche Telekom launched Magenta AI, leveraging artificial intelligence to enhance calling across all scenarios;T-Mobile US introduced a network-side, real-time translation service covering over 80 languages, effectively breaking down cross-border communication barriers;Saudi stc rolled out English-Arabic bilingual simultaneous interpretation, which has now entered large-scale commercial trials;South Korea’s LG U+ launched its ixi-O intelligent calling assistant, shifting the user experience from passive responses to proactive smart interactions and earning three prestigious GLOMO industry awards.

The synchronized efforts of these global leaders confirm that basic calling services have officially entered a new era of AI integration. Deeply empowered by artificial intelligence, “Calling + AI” has become the definitive blueprint for the intelligent transformation of the global telecommunications industry. As operators continue to refine these native capabilities, the traditional voice network is poised to reclaim its position as the most secure, ubiquitous, and valuable entry point in the AI era.

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Trip.com Group Sincerely Accepts Administrative Penalty Decision Issued by the State Administration for Market Regulation of the People’s Republic of China

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SINGAPORE, July 25, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Trip.com Group Limited (Nasdaq: TCOM; HKEX: 9961) today announced that it has received the administrative penalty decision issued by the State Administration for Market Regulation of the People’s Republic of China.

Trip.com Group sincerely accepts the decision and will adopt rectification measures in accordance with applicable laws and regulations to implement the decision’s requirements. The Company will strengthen its long-term governance mechanisms and strive to contribute to the sustainable development of the travel industry.

Trip.com Group’s management team will host a conference call at 8:00 AM U.S. Eastern Time on July 27, 2026 (or 8:00 PM Hong Kong Time on July 27, 2026).

The conference call will be available on Webcast live at: http://investors.trip.com.

All participants must pre-register to join this conference call using the participant registration link below:
https://register-conf.media-server.com/register/BIb78e08d8f18340c4882a7e4ab961906b.

Upon registration, each participant will receive details for this conference call, including dial-in numbers and a unique access PIN. To join the conference, please dial the number provided, enter your PIN, and you will join the conference instantly.

For further information, please contact:
Investor Relations
Trip.com Group Limited
Email: iremail@trip.com

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NAVER Partners with Brookfield and NVIDIA to Expand Korea’s National AI Factory Infrastructure Buildout

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SAN FRANCISCO, July 25, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — NAVER, Brookfield and NVIDIA announced an expansion of Korea’s sovereign AI factory infrastructure. New investments will increase the initial NVIDIA DSX™ AI factory deployment from 55 megawatts to 200 megawatts.

Announced during Korea President Jae Myung Lee’s AI Summit visit to San Francisco, the planned 200-megawatt expansion will be built with the NVIDIA DSX platform at NAVER’s GAK Sejong hyperscale data center in Sejong, South Korea. The expanded infrastructure will provide Korea- and U.S.- based AI innovators with access to production-scale AI compute for building next-generation models, agents and AI-powered services.

Under the terms of the agreements, Brookfield will fund up to $9 billion as the exclusive capital partner, NVIDIA will invest $1 billion and NAVER will fund the remaining amount to finance the $10 billion project.

This builds on NAVER’s June announcement to extend its GAK Sejong data center with NVIDIA DSX, with a long-term path to gigawatt-scale sovereign AI infrastructure serving Korea’s enterprises, industries, government organizations and global AI cloud customers. Combining Brookfield’s capital with NVIDIA’s computing platform, the investment supports NAVER’s AI factory deployment.

“NVIDIA’s strategic investment and our infrastructure supply agreement with Brookfield have propelled NAVER’s vision for the AI Factory business into a robust execution phase,” said Haejin Lee, Founder and Chairman of NAVER. “Leveraging the solid partnerships with our global partners, we will drive technological innovation, foster a sovereign AI ecosystem, and spearhead efforts to strengthen South Korea’s AI competitiveness.” 

AI Factory Expansion and Open Model Collaboration to Fuel AI Innovators

NAVER, as an NVIDIA Cloud Partner, provides deep expertise in operating hyperscale infrastructure powered by the full-stack NVIDIA AI platform. The 200-megawatt AI factory, featuring NVIDIA Vera Rubin and Blackwell platforms, will establish a dedicated resource pool for emerging AI companies, providing the compute, software and support needed to develop and deploy competitive AI models and applications at scale.

This expanded infrastructure also builds on NAVER and NVIDIA’s collaboration on open model development for agentic and physical AI. NAVER is advancing its HyperCLOVA X models to be based on NVIDIA Nemotron™ 3 Ultra open models with its proprietary data and training expertise. NAVER is also the first Korean company to join the NVIDIA Nemotron Coalition, contributing to open model development across pretraining, post-training and reinforcement learning.

NAVER plans to launch an AI agent platform in Korea in the second half of the year, powered by NVIDIA Agent Toolkit software including NVIDIA NemoClaw™ blueprints. NAVER is also developing a Seoul World Model using proprietary urban street-view and spatial modeling data, built on NVIDIA Cosmos™ world foundation models.

About NAVER

Founded in 1999, NAVER is Korea’s largest Internet company and one of the world’s top tech companies. Leading cutting-edge technologies, NAVER operates the No.1 search engine in Korea and holds various business portfolios encompassing commerce, fintech, cloud, AI and robotics.

NAVER recorded sales of KRW 12.04 trillion (USD 8.18 billion) in 2025. TEAM NAVER continues to enhance its business portfolio and expand its global presence across Japan, North America, and Europe, while pursuing innovation through continuous research and development in future technologies.

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