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Verkada Expands Asia Pacific Leadership Team to Continue Driving Regional Growth

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Steve Bray Joins Verkada as Regional Vice President, Australia and New Zealand; Blake Day joins Verkada as Head of ASEAN

SAN MATEO, Calif., April 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Verkada, a pioneer in cloud-based physical security, today announced two key additions to its Asia-Pacific leadership team: Steve Bray joins as Regional Vice President for Australia and New Zealand, where he will lead go-to-market strategy and operations from Verkada’s Sydney office; and Blake Day joins as Head of ASEAN, where he will oversee regional growth and execution from Verkada’s ASEAN headquarters in Singapore.

“Demand for Verkada’s cloud-based security solutions across Australia, New Zealand, and South East Asia continues to grow,” said Eric Salava, Chief Revenue Officer at Verkada. “The addition of proven leaders like Steve and Blake to our team underscores our deep commitment to these fast-growing markets and the opportunity ahead of our team as we make even more communities across the world safer.”

Bray brings more than two decades of enterprise technology and SaaS expertise across Australia and New Zealand. With leadership experience from Cloudflare, Zendesk, Salesforce, and Oracle, Bray’s deep relationships across the Australia and New Zealand IT channel and strong track record of scaling go-to-market operations will play a key role in continuing to accelerate Verkada’s growth in the region.

“Verkada sets a new standard for simplicity and scalability in physical security,” said Steve Bray, Regional Vice President, Australia and New Zealand, at Verkada. “As organizations across Australia and New Zealand look for modern, future-proofed solutions to help them keep their people and places safe, Verkada is perfectly positioned to support them and continue growing our presence in the region.”

Day joins Verkada from Workday, where he spent more than eight years leading high-performing teams and consistently surpassing sales targets across roles in both the U.S. and Singapore. Over the past three years, he led Workday’s Singapore business, helping to expand the company’s presence and deepen its customer base across the ASEAN region.

Bray and Day join Verkada’s deep bench of leaders in the Japan and Asia Pacific region at an exciting time for the company. Verkada’s customer base in the region has grown by 60% over the past year, and the company recently expanded its offices in Sydney and Singapore to support its growing team. Verkada also announced new partnerships with leading integrators and channel partners across the region, including Bluechip Infotech, Focus Digital Security Solutions, Field Solutions Holdings, LG CNS, and Takachiho Koheki.

About Verkada
Designed with simplicity in mind, Verkada’s six product lines — video security cameras, access control, environmental sensors, alarms, workplace, and intercoms — provide unparalleled building security through an integrated, cloud-based software platform. Over 30,000 organizations across 93 countries worldwide, including 91 of the Fortune 500, trust Verkada as their physical security layer for easier management, intelligent control, and scalable deployments. For more information, please visit www.verkada.com.

 

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GEEKOM Targets Korea with High-Performance Mini PCs

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TAIPEI, April 29, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — GEEKOM, a Taiwanese tech company known as the Green Mini PC Global Leader, has announced its strategic focus on South Korea as a major target market in 2025, unveiling multiple cutting-edge models designed to cater to diverse computing needs. This move underscores GEEKOM‘s commitment to expanding its presence in Asia and delivering innovative solutions to tech-savvy consumers.

Mini PCs offer a compact, space-saving alternative to traditional desktop towers, making them ideal for modern workspaces or smaller living environments. Despite their size, mini PCs often deliver impressive performance, integrating advanced processors and storage solutions. They consume less power, reducing electricity bills and environmental impact. Known for their outstanding quality, GEEKOM Mini PCs are popular in markets including USA, Western Europe and Australia.

Most of GEEKOM‘s popular models are now available for purchase on Coupang and Naver, including those recently showcased at CES 2025. Leading the lineup is the fan-favorite GEEOM IT13 2025 Edition, equipped with an Intel Core i9-13900HK processor, dual-channel DDR4-3200MHz RAM and a fast PCIe Gen4 SSD. Thanks to its powerful performance and unmatched versatility, the IT13 2025 Edition is well-suited for all sorts of computing scenarios.

Another high-performance solution is the A8 MAX. Equipped with the AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS processor and Radeon 780M iGPU, it delivers exceptional performance for demanding chores like 4K video editing, graphic design, and multitasking. Its built-in NPU enhances AI-driven applications, offering up to 60% faster performance for compatible software. With dual USB4 ports, the mini PC even supports external GPUs for even greater versatility, perfect for creative professionals and tech enthusiasts seeking top-tier performance in a sleek design.

For budget-conscious users, the GEEKOM A6 provides an affordable yet powerful alternative. Priced below $500, it features AMD’s Ryzen R7-6800H processor and shares many of the A8 Max’s core functionalities, including extensive connectivity and storage options. This model is extremely appealing to users seeking value without compromising on performance.

GEEKOM‘s decision to target South Korea aligns with the country’s reputation as a hub for technological innovation and consumer demand for high-quality electronics. By introducing these models, GEEKOM aims to capture the attention of Korean consumers who prioritize performance, reliability, and cutting-edge design.

As GEEKOM continues to innovate, its focus on Korea signals a promising future for the brand in one of the world’s most dynamic tech markets.

 

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Emeren Group Ltd Announces Appointment of Financial Advisor and Legal Counsel to the Special Committee

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NORWALK, Conn., April 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Emeren Group Ltd (“Emeren” or the “Company”) (www.emeren.com) (NYSE: SOL), a leading global solar project developer, owner, and operator, today announced that the special committee (the “Special Committee”) of the Company’s Board of Directors (the “Board”) has retained Kroll, LLC as its independent financial advisor and Morrison & Foerster as its U.S. legal counsel. The Special Committee was formed to evaluate and consider the preliminary non-binding proposal received by the Board on March 17, 2025 (the “Proposal”) as well as other potential strategic alternatives that the Company may pursue.

The Board cautions the Company’s shareholders and others considering trading the Company’s securities that no decisions have been made with respect to the Proposal or any alternative strategic option that the Company may pursue. There can be no assurance that any definitive offer will be received, that any definitive agreement will be executed relating to the transaction contemplated by the Proposal or that any other transaction will be approved or consummated. The Company does not undertake any obligation to provide any updates with respect to any transaction, except as required under applicable law.

About Emeren Group Ltd

Emeren Group Ltd (NYSE: SOL), a renewable energy leader, showcases a comprehensive portfolio of solar projects and Independent Power Producer (IPP) assets, complemented by a significant global Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) capacity. Specializing in the entire solar project lifecycle — from development through construction to financing — we excel by leveraging local talent in each market, ensuring our sustainable energy solutions are at the forefront of efficiency and impact. Our commitment to enhancing solar power and energy storage underlines our dedication to innovation, excellence, and environmental responsibility. For more information, go to www.emeren.com

Safe Harbor Statement

This announcement contains forward-looking statements. These statements are made under the “safe harbor” provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements can be identified by terminology such as “will,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “future,” “intends,” “plans,” “believes,” “estimates,” “targets, “confident” and similar statements. Among other things, statements that are not historical facts, including statements about Emeren’s beliefs and expectations, the business outlook and quotations from management in this announcement, as well as Emeren’s strategic and operational plans, are or contain forward-looking statements. Emeren may also make written or oral forward-looking statements in its periodic reports to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, in its periodic reports to shareholders, in press releases and other written materials and in oral statements made by its officers, directors or employees to third parties. All forward-looking statements are based upon management’s expectations at the time of the statements and involve inherent risks and uncertainties. A number of factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statement, including but not limited to the following: execution of Emeren’s strategies and business plans; growth and trends of the industries in which Emeren operates; market acceptance of Emeren’s products and services; competition in the industries in which Emeren operates; Emeren’s ability to control costs and expenses; Emeren’s ability to retain key personnel and attract new talent; relevant government policies and regulations relating to Emeren’s industry, corporate structure and business operations; seasonality in the business; fluctuations in currencies exchange rates; risks related to acquisitions or investments Emeren has made or will make in the future; accounting adjustments that may occur during the quarterly or annual close or auditing process; and fluctuations in general economic, political, geopolitical and business conditions. Further information regarding these and other risks are included in Emeren’s filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. All information provided in this announcement and in the attachments is as of the date of the announcement and based on assumptions that Emeren believes to be reasonable as of this date, and Emeren undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statement, except as required under applicable law.

For investor and media inquiries, please contact: 

Emeren Group Ltd – Investor Relations
+1 (925) 425-7335
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AI Evolution and Life Sciences: Embracing New Frontiers at Dalton Venture CEO Summit 2025

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 HONG KONG, April 29, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Dalton Venture CEO Summit 2025 , jointly hosted by Dalton Venture and Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation (HKSTP), successfully concluded at Hong Kong Science Park. The summit brought together over 100 distinguished guests, including government officials, leading scholars, entrepreneurs, and investors from Mainland China, Hong Kong, and beyond, to explore new global opportunities in life sciences innovation.

The event gathered more than 60 entrepreneurs from Dalton Venture’s portfolio companies across cutting-edge sectors such as cell and gene therapy, ophthalmology, AI in healthcare, embodied AI, bio-3D-printing, and cardiovascular technologies.

Uniting Industry, Research, and Capital to Accelerate Globalization

Founding Managing Partner Sun Qi highlighted Hong Kong’s unique advantages as an East-West bridge, with world-class research infrastructure and capital markets. “Dalton Venture sees Hong Kong not only as a gateway to the world but as a convergence point for technology, capital, industry, and vision,” as he said.

Ms. Cheong Man Lei, Lillian, JP, Deputy Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry of the Hong Kong SAR Government, delivered a video keynote address. She emphasized Hong Kong’s commitment to becoming an international innovation and technology hub, citing initiatives like the HK$10 billion Research, Academic and Industry Sectors One-plus Scheme. She warmly welcomed more Mainland Chinese enterprises to leverage Hong Kong’s platform for international expansion.

Hong Kong Science Park as a Launchpad for Life Sciences Innovation

Ms. Gracie Ng, Chief of Staff and Acting Chief Corporate Development Officer of HKSTP, also extended a warm welcome. She highlighted HKSTP’s role in cultivating a vibrant life sciences ecosystem through research support, incubation services, and funding channels, including its HK$1 billion corporate venture fund. “We are delighted to host Dalton Venture’s CEO Summit and look forward to deepening collaboration with visionary enterprises.”

Capital Empowering Innovation: Insights from HKEX

Sam S.K. Luk, Vice President (Global Issuer Services) at Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX), outlined Hong Kong’s latest initiatives to support biotech and hard-tech enterprises through listing mechanisms like Chapter 18A and 18C. He emphasized that Hong Kong remains a preferred destination for innovative companies seeking global investors, citing recent resilience in the local stock market and continued inflows from Southbound trading under the Stock Connect program.

Thought Leadership on Frontier Technologies

The summit also featured keynote speeches from leading scientists and entrepreneurs.

Professor Lam Hon Ming, Distinguished Professor of Life Sciences at The Chinese University of Hong Kong, and Director of the State Key Laboratory of Agrobiotechnology shared insights on agricultural biotechnology and sustainability.

Professor Sirui Han, representing Professor Guo Yike, Chief Vice President of the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology and Director of the Hong Kong Center for Generative Artificial Intelligence Research and Development, discussed the evolution of large AI models and their transformative impact on life sciences.

Strengthening Cross-Border Innovation Bridges

Prior to the summit, Dalton Venture organized a closed-door dialogue with InvestHK and the Office for Attracting Strategic Enterprises (OASES), connecting over 30 Mainland biotech companies with Hong Kong’s innovation and policy resources. Discussions focused on leveraging Hong Kong as a springboard for global clinical development, regulatory pathways, and international fundraising.

Looking Ahead: Building a Global Innovation Network

Mr. Huang Ning, Founding Partner of Dalton Venture, concluded the summit by reaffirming Dalton’s commitment to empowering entrepreneurs and accelerating the globalization of life sciences innovation.

As innovation continues to reshape the life sciences sector, Dalton Venture remains dedicated to fostering a robust, interconnected ecosystem that links research, capital, and industry across borders — advancing healthcare for a better future.

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Name: Lynn Ning
Email: ningx@daltonventure.cn

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