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Kuen Cheng High School Earns 2nd Place in Otis’ Asia Pacific Regional Made to Move Communities™ Challenge

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KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, April 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — A team of students from Kuen Cheng High School has been named runner-up in the Otis Asia Pacific region Made to Move Communities student challenge, a competition in which students apply principles of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths) to propose solutions to real-world urban mobility issues.

Over the last several months, the high school students, with the guidance of Otis volunteer mentors, designed solutions leveraging AI technology aimed at enabling more inclusive mobility in their communities, and presented their ideas to Otis judges from the company’s Asia Pacific region. Otis (NYSE: OTIS) is the world’s leading elevator and escalator manufacturing, installation and service company.

The students’ solution titled City Alive: Leveraging AI to Resolve Traffic Congestion showcased an innovative concept using drones as command centers for the creation of autonomous and moveable platforms to clear road obstacles. The team received a US$15,000 grant from Otis to further advance STEM programming in their school.

“We extend our sincere gratitude to Otis for providing Kuen Cheng High School with the opportunity to participate in this year’s Made to Move Communities challenge,” said Ms. Foo Cheau Yee, teacher-in-charge from Kuen Cheng High School. “It has been an enriching and meaningful experience for our students, who have gained valuable insights through their eight-week collaboration with Otis volunteers—enhancing their AI solution, strengthening their presentation skills, and learning how to position a solution for commercial viability.” 

“Rapid urbanization has driven the swift growth of cities across Malaysia, leading to traffic congestion, longer commute times, and reduced productivity,” said Pradeep Nair, Managing Director of Otis Malaysia. “We extend our heartfelt congratulations to the students of Kuen Cheng High School for securing second place in the Otis Asia Pacific region with their innovative solution to overcome Malaysia’s urban mobility challenges. Most importantly, we hope this experience has inspired them—and all participating students—to continue exploring and pursuing opportunities in the STEM fields.”

About the Made to Move Communities challenge

Launched in 2020, the Made to Move Communities challenge engages young minds to explore real-world challenges and develop innovative solutions with the potential to create more connected communities and improve mobility for all. This initiative brings together students, educators, and Otis colleagues as mentors with the goals of advancing STEM and leadership skills to help build the next generation of talent, ensuring future workforce readiness, and sustaining innovation.

Each year, the program focuses on a different theme that aligns with global priorities, such as sustainability, accessibility or technology. This year’s theme had students incorporate Artificial Intelligence into their proposals. Students are encouraged to think critically and creatively, applying STEM principles to address mobility-related issues. Through workshops, mentorship, and collaboration, participants gain valuable insights and skills that prepare them for future careers while making a positive impact on society. Participating schools also receive grants at the conclusion of the program to support ongoing STEM education in their schools.

This year, more than 250 students globally from dozens of schools participated in the challenge. To date, the Made to Move Communities program has reached more than 1,000 student participants, involved more than 950 Otis volunteer mentors, and delivered nearly 90 grants totalling over $1 million to support ongoing STEM education at participating schools.  

To learn more about the Made to Move Communities challenge, visit www.otis.com/mtmc.

About Otis

Otis gives people freedom to connect and thrive in a taller, faster, smarter world. The global leader in the manufacture, installation and servicing of elevators and escalators, we move 2.4 billion people a day and maintain approximately 2.4 million customer units worldwide – the industry’s largest Service portfolio. You’ll find us in the world’s most iconic structures, as well as residential and commercial buildings, transportation hubs and everywhere people are on the move. Headquartered in Connecticut, USA, Otis is 72,000 people strong, including 44,000 field professionals, all committed to manufacturing, installing and maintaining products to meet the diverse needs of our customers and passengers in more than 200 countries and territories. To learn more, visit www.otis.com and follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram and Facebook @OtisElevatorCo.

 

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Connexus Introduces ‘ConnexUS’: Redefining Business Travel Management with High-Touch Human Expertise

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HONG KONG, Oct. 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Connexus, a leading travel management company and subsidiary of CSTS Enterprises, today announced the official launch of ConnexUS, a human-driven service model built to deliver high-touch, personalised advisory and support for corporate travellers and travel managers across the Asia-Pacific region.

While automated tools and self-booking portals handle basic reservations quickly, business travel management still requires experienced human judgment for complex itineraries, sudden disruptions, and high-stakes executive requirements. ConnexUS fills this gap by pairing digital tools with dedicated travel specialists who provide proactive, tailored support at every step of the journey.

“Digital platforms offer speed for routine bookings, but true confidence in business travel comes from human accountability and real-world experience,” said Simon Hague, Managing Director at Connexus. “With ConnexUS, we are putting our specialists front and center, ensuring clients receive dedicated support, strategic guidance, and fast crisis resolution whenever challenges arise.”

Key Features of ConnexUS Include:

Dedicated Travel Consultants: Accounts are assigned to experienced advisors who know company policies, executive travel preferences, and specific routing requirements inside out.In-House 24/7 Duty of Care: Immediate, round-the-clock support managed directly by our internal team to handle flight cancellations, severe weather impacts, or unexpected travel emergencies in real time.Complex Itineraries & MICE Support: Specialised coordination for multi-stop corporate trips, VIP itineraries, and large-scale meetings, incentives, conferences, and exhibitions.Integrated Hybrid Service: Direct alignment between the Connex digital platforms and ConnexUS advisors, allowing travel managers to automate simple tasks while maintaining immediate access to expert human support.

ConnexUS is now available to all corporate clients across the region. To learn more or request a consultation, visit www.connexustravel.com or reach out to the Connexus team at sales@connexustravel.com.

About Connexus

Connexus is an award-winning travel management company and wholly-owned subsidiary of CSTS Enterprises. Founded in 1948 as Swire Travel, the company is Hong Kong’s first registered travel agency and has over 78 years of trusted heritage, delivering seamless, tech-enabled solutions combining personalised 24/7 support with advanced digital capabilities.

Connexus offers a comprehensive suite of travel management services spanning corporate travel, MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conventions, and Exhibitions), and luxury leisure travel.

For more information, visit us at www.connexustravel.com or follow us on LinkedIn.

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Constellation Research Announces Winners of the 16th Annual SuperNova Awards

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Global Teams Recognized for Innovative Digital Initiatives and Measurable Business Impact

CUPERTINO, Calif., Oct. 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Constellation Research today announced the winners of its 16th annual SuperNova Awards, recognizing teams that are driving innovation, tackling complex business challenges, and delivering measurable impact through technology and digital transformation. The 2026 winners were revealed during Connected Enterprise, Constellation Research’s flagship executive conference, on October 28.

“SuperNova winners represent the teams turning innovation into meaningful business outcomes,” said R “Ray” Wang, CEO and founder of Constellation Research. “What stands out about this year’s winners is their ability to move beyond experimentation and put emerging technologies to work against real business challenges. These teams are creating tangible impact today while helping define what’s next for the AI Age.”

As organizations navigate rapid advances in artificial intelligence and emerging technologies, business leaders are under increasing pressure to turn innovation into measurable results. The 2026 SuperNova Award winners demonstrate how organizations are responding to that challenge across data, cybersecurity, employee experience, human capital management, marketing and sales, customer experience, and technology modernization. Their initiatives highlight the creativity, leadership, and execution required to translate technology investments into meaningful business outcomes.

2026 SuperNova Award Winners

Data to Decisions
Thrive Learning

Digital Safety, Governance, Privacy & Cybersecurity
Picarro, Inc.

Future of Work: Employee Experience
Team Air Distributing

Future of Work: Human Capital Management
ecosio

Marketing & Sales Effectiveness
Lumen Technologies

Next-Generation Customer Experience
The Dufresne Group and Jaguar Land Rover

Tech Optimization & Modernization
ABB Ltd

The 2026 winners were selected through a combination of expert evaluation by a distinguished panel of analysts, influencers, media, and industry leaders, along with input from public polling.

For more information on the 2026 SuperNova Awards and this year’s winners, visit https://www.constellationr.com/communities/supernova-awards-2026.

ABOUT CONSTELLATION RESEARCH

Constellation Research is a technology research and advisory firm providing strategic insights and practical guidance to business leaders navigating technology and innovation. Our analysts bring deep industry expertise and practitioner experience to help organizations make informed decisions, identify emerging opportunities, and navigate complex business and technology challenges. Constellation serves business leaders through research, advisory services, executive communities, events, and thought leadership spanning emerging technologies, business transformation, artificial intelligence, customer experience, innovation, and the future of work. Constellation also produces DisrupTV, a weekly show hosted by founder R “Ray” Wang and Vala Afshar featuring conversations with influential technology and business leaders.

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Tata Communications to Build India’s AI Super Highway

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Planned USD 400 – 450 million investment to create 10,000 km of AI-ready connectivity infrastructure linking India’s key data center and AI hubs

NEW DELHI, Oct. 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Tata Communications, a leading global communications technology player, today announced strategic investments of close to USD 450 million to build an AI super highway in India – a high-speed, low-latency network fabric connecting India’s key AI data-centre corridors. The company will build around 10,000 kilometers of the new long-haul fiber across India, creating one of the country’s largest AI-ready connectivity network. Integrated with Tata Communications’ global network backbone, the AI super highway will provide customers with a seamless, end-to-end connectivity fabric, supporting the performance, resilience and scale required for next-generation AI workloads.

India’s data centre industry is poised for significant growth in the near future, driven by accelerating cloud adoption, AI deployment, increasing data localisation requirements, and growing enterprise demand for resilient, high-capacity digital infrastructure. As data centre capacity expands rapidly across the country, connectivity is becoming as critical as compute power and energy availability in enabling the next generation of digital services.

Rupesh Chokshi, Chief Product and Technology Officer, Executive Vice President & Global Business Head – Network Services, Tata Communications, said, “The AI economy needs more than compute. It needs a network built for speed, scale and resilience. Tata Communications has long played a foundational role in enabling India’s digital economy, and our AI Network Fabric builds on that legacy. Our AI Network Fabric will give our global customers the ultra-low-latency, high-capacity and resilient connectivity they need to scale AI with confidence. By connecting India’s AI and data center hubs to the world, we are enabling our customers to grow and helping fuel India’s next chapter of economic growth.”

The investment aims to strengthen India’s emergence as a global AI and cloud connectivity gateway, intending to meet the unprecedented demand from hyperscale and neocloud providers, AI workloads, digital-native businesses, Global Capability Centres (GCCs), enterprises and emerging cloud platforms. It will enable global hyperscalers, digital platforms and multinational enterprises to scale their operations in India with confidence as the country enters its next phase of digital transformation.

The first phase of the program will focus on the Mumbai-Pune-Hyderabad-Chennai corridor, one of India’s most important AI and hyperscale growth routes. Subsequent phases will expand connectivity into emerging East Coast and Western India data centre ecosystems, including Vizag, Bhubaneswar, Jamnagar, GIFT City and other strategic locations. By linking the key AI corridors and data centre clusters with international cable landing stations, Tata Communications will enable seamless connectivity between India and major global AI hubs across, positioning India as a strategic gateway in the global digital infrastructure landscape.

In parallel, Tata Communications will continue to support existing enterprise and data centre connectivity requirements by scaling its current National Long Distance and metro network footprint, ensuring continued support for current growth while building capacity for future demand.

 

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