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Stoneweg Icona Group to bring Charles Leclerc, Andres Iniesta and Arnaud de Puyfontaine together for the first time

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SWI Group announces the appointment of a strong Strategic Advisory Board and a dedicated Sports & Entertainment Committee to broaden the Group’s future focus

LONDON and GENEVA, May 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — SWI Group, the alternative investment platform recently created from Stoneweg Group and Icona Capital, announces today that its newly formed Strategic Advisory Board (‘the Board’) has already started to begin its deliberations on a number of potential commercial initiatives.

Max-Hervé George, Chairman and Co-CEO SWI Group and Jaume Sabater, Co-CEO of SWI, have assembled an impressive team that will provide strategic advice and guidance on the Group’s overall business and its development strategy.

In addition to the new Board, SWI Group has created a dedicated Sports & Entertainment Committee, spearheaded by Frédéric Vasseur, the F1 team principal; Charles Leclerc, the F1 driver; and Andrés Iniesta, the former footballer for Barcelona and World Cup winner for Spain, that will seek and drive opportunities across the globe within these fields.

The full complement of the Strategic Advisory Board and the Sports & Entertainment Committee is as follows:

Arnaud de Puyfontaine, the Chairman of Vivendi, serves as Non-Executive Chairman of SWI’s Strategic Advisory BoardOlivier Jollin and Simon Benhamou are focusing on the Group’s strategy and business developmentFrédéric Vasseur, Charles Leclerc and Andrés Iniesta will lead the SWI Sports & Entertainment Committee (SWI SEC), a separate entity to the Board, and will be focused on dedicated opportunities across these sectors

Bringing together these talents with an alternative investment approach will create exciting and viable pathways for strategic partnerships, innovative initiatives and new business ventures. 

Max-Hervé George, Chairman and Co-CEO: “We have made rapid progress since we announced the composition of the Board earlier this month and we already have a full agenda for us to to consider and debate including potentially holding our first global investors conference early next year, likely after the F1 Season has finished.” 

Jaume Sabater, Group Co-CEO adds, “Working with such a strong and diverse Strategic Advisory Board adds opportunity, energy and new approaches to modern business. Combining business initiatives with sporting icons creates a synergy of talent, discipline and efficiency: the values and motivation are shared in finding goals, building growth and common success.”

Charles Leclerc, F1 Driver, said: “I’m looking forward to helping SWI develop their fast-growing business. This is a new challenge for me, and I have several ideas about how and where we can take the passion and expertise that lies behind every sport to drive real business growth. 

“I have known Max for many years, he likes to move quickly and deliver results. It won’t surprise anyone, but I have a similar approach; so, I am confident that together we will have several exciting announcements in the near future.”  

The Board will serve as an exclusive and collaborative advisory group for the company, as well as providing opportunities to reach new investors and institutions across a wide number of industries, including sports, finance & business, education, healthcare, social & community building, as well as arts & culture. 

About SWI Group

SWI Group (www.swi.com) is an alternative investment platform driven by a strong entrepreneurial spirit that operates in a number of sectors, including Data Centres, Real Estate, Credit, and the Financial Sector. The company’s investment strategies are grounded in thorough research, in-depth first-hand knowledge, and the ability to efficiently implement strategies to maximise the greatest return potential.

SWI Group relies on local operating teams to identify, develop and manage opportunities around the world, both real estate and investment strategies. SWI Group currently has over €10 billion of assets under management and more than 350 employees across 26 offices across the world.

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Kerun Launches Integrated Transformer and Substation Solutions for AI Data Centers in Hot-Climate Regions

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JIANGSHAN, China, June 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Kerun Intelligent Control Co., LTD., a manufacturer specializing in power transmission and distribution equipment, announced the launch of its Integrated Transformer and Substation Solutions for AI data centers, cloud facilities and high-density computing infrastructure.

Designed for demanding environments such as the Middle East, the solution supports stable power distribution in regions where high temperatures, heavy electrical loads and continuous 24/7 operation place greater pressure on power infrastructure.

Combining transformers, prefabricated substations, switchgear and intelligent monitoring systems, Kerun’s integrated solution helps data center developers, EPC contractors and infrastructure operators build reliable and scalable power systems for mission-critical facilities.

Addressing Power Challenges in Hot-Climate Data Center Environments

AI data centers and high-density computing facilities face complex electrical challenges, including nonlinear loads, harmonic interference, continuous high-temperature operation and rising power density. In hot-climate regions, transformer thermal performance, fire safety and long-term reliability become even more important.

Key features include:

K-Factor harmonic-resistant transformer design: Optimized for server clusters and high-harmonic environments, helping reduce overheating risks and improve stable operation.FR3 vegetable oil-based insulating fluid option: Supports improved fire safety, thermal performance and overload tolerance, making it suitable for facilities requiring uninterrupted operation.High-efficiency power distribution: Helps reduce power losses, energy consumption and long-term operating costs.Intelligent monitoring and detection: Enables visualization of operating parameters and supports preventive maintenance in demanding environments.Reliable power architecture: Supports redundancy configurations for mission-critical loads.Flexible engineering customization: Allows adaptation based on voltage level, local climate conditions, installation environment and project specifications.

Designed for Reliability, Safety and Scalability

As AI, cloud services and digital infrastructure continue to expand across the Middle East, reliable power systems are becoming a key foundation for data center growth.

“Data centers in high-temperature environments require power systems that can deliver stability, safety and efficiency under continuous operating pressure,” said Mr. Wang, General Manager of Kerun. “Kerun remains committed to providing integrated transformer and substation solutions that support resilient digital infrastructure.”

Beyond data center applications, Kerun also serves utility, industrial, renewable energy and long-distance power transmission sectors.

About Kerun

Founded in 2004, Kerun Intelligent Control Co., LTD. provides power transmission and distribution solutions for utility, industrial and digital infrastructure projects worldwide. Its portfolio includes transformers, switchgear, prefabricated substations, energy storage containers and EV charging infrastructure.

For more information, visit: https://ar.kerunpower.com
Learn more about the solution: https://ar.kerunpower.com/solutions/transformers-solution-for-data-center/

 

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Arcfra Releases AKE 1.6 to Enhance Production Kubernetes Operations and Network Management

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SINGAPORE, June 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Today, Arcfra announces the release of Arcfra Kubernetes Engine (AKE) version 1.6, the latest version of its production-grade container management and service platform.

This release improves Kubernetes operational efficiency and strengthens production network management. AKE 1.6 introduces form-based visual management for Kubernetes resources, enabling users to deploy and manage applications without writing complex YAML files. It also supports separation of workload cluster management networks from service networks and multiple network interfaces for Pods, helping enterprises address security isolation, compliance, and high-performance networking requirements.

Form-Based Visual Management for Kubernetes Resources

AKE 1.6 introduces form-based deployment and management for Kubernetes resources, allowing users to complete common application operations through the UI instead of manually writing and maintaining YAML files.

This capability brings infrastructure, Kubernetes clusters, and business applications into a unified visual management experience. Users can view related resources in a single interface, access frequent operations more directly, and reduce the complexity of managing containerized applications.

Separated Management and Service Networks for Workload Clusters

To prevent management traffic and service traffic from affecting each other, AKE 1.6 supports separating the management network from the service network for workload clusters.

In this architecture, management traffic and business service traffic are isolated into separate network planes. The container service network cannot directly route to control plane components such as the Kubernetes apiserver. Even if a container is compromised, control plane operations remain isolated, improving platform security and helping enterprises meet network isolation and compliance requirements.

Multiple Pod NICs for High-Performance and Isolated Network Access

AKE 1.6 also introduces support for configuring multiple network interfaces for Pods. This capability supports scenarios where applications need access to multiple network planes for security isolation, direct connectivity, or higher network performance.

Compared with Overlay networking, direct flat network access can reduce network overhead and deliver higher throughput and lower latency, with an approximately 20% performance improvement in applicable scenarios.

AKE: Proven in Production

AKE powers mission-critical systems for enterprises in finance, healthcare, manufacturing, e-commerce, and other sectors, including ConnectWave and Foxconn.

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Daymond John and the RedPocket Mobiles Drop “Color Rush” Jersey — and Two Fans Get to Pitch the People’s Shark

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Giveaway opens June 16 in Ogden; grand-prize winners receive a signed jersey, a free year of wireless, and a one-on-one pitch session with Daymond John

OGDEN, Utah, June 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — RedPocket Mobile today announced the release of the RedPocket Mobiles’ new “Color Rush” red jerseys, designed in collaboration with Shark Tank entrepreneur and spokesperson Daymond John, alongside a fan giveaway that puts two winners in the room with the People’s Shark.

RedPocket sponsors the RedPocket Mobiles, which are RedPocket Mobile’s barnstorming Pioneer Baseball League team, a club with no home stadium that plays its entire season on the road. The team is powered by RedPocket Mobile, the independently owned wireless company that lets customers choose coverage across all three major U.S. 5G networks, so the Mobiles stay connected no matter where their team bus takes them.

The giveaway, which opens June 16, awards two grand-prize winners each: a Mobiles Color Rush jersey signed by Daymond John, an official team hat, a full year of RedPocket Mobile service on the network of their choice, a team merch bundle, and a 30-minute pitch session with Daymond himself.  On the call, Daymond will hear their business idea, push on it, and coach them on how to make it better.

“Getting to have a hand in designing the RedPocket Mobiles’ jerseys was something I couldn’t pass up with RedPocket. Every business starts with someone willing to take a chance and that’s why I’m looking for the fans who have a real idea to pitch to a Shark. I can’t wait to hear what these entrepreneurs bring to the table,” said Daymond John.

The giveaway runs through late June. Full entry details are available on the RedPocket Mobiles, RedPocket Mobile, and Daymond John Instagram channels.

About RedPocket Mobile RedPocket Mobile is an independently owned wireless company founded in 2006. RedPocket gives customers the choice of coverage across all three major U.S. 5G networks, with locked-in rates and no price increases. [Confirm/trim boilerplate to current approved standard to your comfortability, alex.salas@redpocket.com.

Entry via Instagram post on @redpocketmobile, @redpocketmobiles  and @TheSharkDaymond

Media contact: [Alex Salas / Alex.salas@redpocket.com / 5626-644-3864]

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