Industry-Leading Platform Evolves to Deliver Compounding Intelligence for Mission-Critical Operations

SINGAPORE, June 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Univers today unveiled the next generation of its industry-leading platform suite: a Platform for Physical AI that enables enterprises to govern, optimize and increasingly automate mission-critical operations across energy, building, transportation, logistics and industrial systems.

Industries are seeking to strengthen competitiveness amid rising energy demands, industrial transformation and the rapid emergence of generative and agentic AI. Organizations face a critical challenge: deploying AI reliably in the physical world, where operational decisions have more pronounced real-world consequences. But for leaders who act with urgency, this moment presents an unprecedented opportunity to build intelligence that compounds over time and becomes a lasting source of competitive advantage.

Built on close to a decade of experience managing complex infrastructure and energy ecosystems, the Univers Platform for Physical AI transforms fragmented operational data into coordinated intelligence across assets, facilities, energy systems and business operations.

Unlike AI systems designed primarily for digital workflows, the Univers Platform for Physical AI is purpose-built for physical operations. It models the relationships between assets, energy flows, operational constraints and business objectives, enabling enterprises to deploy generative, agentic and autonomous AI with the governance, reliability and domain expertise required for high-stakes environments.

Today, Univers supports some of the world’s largest energy, infrastructure and industrial organizations, orchestrating hundreds of millions of connected assets and managing complex operational workflows across multiple markets. The platform enables organizations to optimize and orchestrate operational activities, infrastructure performance and energy resilience in real time.

Univers combines deep expertise in AI, energy and operations to help organizations unlock greater value from existing infrastructure while accelerating their journey toward autonomous operations.

“We are entering an era where defensible business advantage will increasingly be determined by how intelligently organizations operate their physical assets, infrastructure and human capital,” said Chun Yin Mak, Senior Vice President, Univers. “The opportunity is no longer simply adopting AI. It is systematically building compounding intelligence that allows enterprises to continuously learn, adapt and automate mission-critical decisions with confidence. Organizations that begin this journey today will create their own market-leading trajectory for the future.”

As industries modernize infrastructure, industrial operations and energy systems, Univers believes the next generation of market leaders will be those that successfully combine domain expertise, operational intelligence and AI into a continuously improving system of action. The Univers Platform for Physical AI provides the foundation for such enterprises to sense, decide and act across the physical world at scale.

About Univers

Univers operates one of the world’s largest real-time intelligence platforms for physical infrastructure, managing more than 1,000 GW of energy assets and connecting over 400 million devices globally. Through its Platform for Physical AI, Univers helps organizations orchestrate complex energy, infrastructure and operational systems with intelligence that continuously learns and improves over time.

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BANGKOK, June 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — InfoComm Asia, Asia-Pacific’s premier professional audiovisual and integrated experience platform, today announced the release of its new Asia-Pacific Pro AV Market Playbook 2026, a comprehensive industry report examining the technological, economic, and market forces transforming the region’s professional audiovisual landscape.

Developed by InfoComm Asia with insights from the 2025 Industry Outlook and Trends Analysis (IOTA) produced by AVIXA (Audiovisual and Integrated Experience Association), the whitepaper provides executives, technology decision-makers, system integrators, consultants, manufacturers, and end users with critical insights into the rapid evolution of Asia-Pacific’s digital economy and the growing role of Pro AV technologies in driving business transformation.

According to data highlighted, the Asia-Pacific Pro AV market represents a US$123.7 billion opportunity today and is projected to reach US$151.4 billion by 2030.

The report examines emerging opportunities created by the convergence of artificial intelligence, AV-over-IP infrastructures, immersive technologies, smart buildings, and integrated digital ecosystems. It also highlights how government initiatives, digital transformation programs, and infrastructure investments are accelerating technology adoption across key Asia-Pacific markets.

Readers will gain insights into:

The major technology shifts expected to influence Pro AV investments through 2030The sectors and applications driving the region’s strongest growth opportunitiesHow AI is changing the deployment, management, and value of AV solutionsThe evolving role of immersive experiences in enterprise, education, retail, and public environmentsEmerging business opportunities created by smart cities, intelligent workplaces, and connected infrastructure projectsStrategic considerations for vendors, integrators, consultants, and technology buyers navigating the next phase of market growthA country-by-country analysis of Southeast Asia’s key markets—including Singapore, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnam, the Philippines, and emerging growth economies—highlighting their digital transformation priorities, technology investment trends, and the unique opportunities they present for Pro AV solution providers.18 company case studies and technology profiles from leading industry innovators.

InfoComm Asia 2026 offers the opportunity to meet all 18 featured companies highlighted in this Playbook, alongside hundreds of other leading technology innovators from across the Pro AV ecosystem. Beyond the exhibition floor, visitors can participate in the three-day InfoComm Asia Summit, Smart Tech Stage presentations, technology tours, industry meetups, and a wide range of networking events. In partnership with AVIXA, attendees can also take part in AVIXA Xchange LIVE, including AV/IT, CTS, Broadcast, Higher Education, Rising Professionals, and Women’s Council meetups, as well as the co-hosted Welcome Networking Event—creating unparalleled opportunities to learn, connect, and explore the technologies and partnerships shaping the future of Asia-Pacific’s digital transformation landscape.

Download InfoComm Asia’s Complimentary  Asia-Pacific Pro AV Market Playbook 2026

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Empowering people with technology to deliver high-quality audits and strengthen public trust

HONG KONG, June 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — KPMG today announced the release of its Hong Kong Audit Quality Report 2025, outlining plans to strengthen its System of Quality Management (SOQM) framework to drive continuous improvement across all audit engagements. The report also highlights how the firm continues to strengthen audit quality through innovation, digital transformation, and investment in its people. Together, these efforts demonstrate KPMG’s commitment to delivering high-quality audit and assurance services that support confidence in the capital markets and reinforce public trust.

Audit quality remains fundamental to KPMG’s ambition to be the most trusted and trustworthy professional services organisation. As technological advances continue to reshape the business landscape, KPMG is transforming its audit practice through the strategic integration of artificial intelligence (AI), data analytics, and innovative digital solutions, while maintaining the highest standards of professional excellence, ethics, and integrity.

The report highlights significant enhancement in the firm’s digital transformation journey as part of the Global Quality Framework. During the year, KPMG expanded the functionality of its Audit Application Platform (AAP), a centralised digital hub that connects audit solutions, workflow monitoring, and support services. The firm also developed and deployed innovative audit applications, including KPMG Clara AI Chat, which enables auditors to interrogate audit documentation, access KPMG’s knowledge base, and benefit from generative AI-powered coaching and productivity enhancements. In addition, KPMG’s Vouching Platform was introduced to improve audit quality through a standardised workflow and enhanced control points for audit procedures. These developments form part of KPMG’s broader commitment to responsible AI adoption under its Trusted AI framework.

While technology continues to transform the audit profession, KPMG recognises that people remain at the heart of every audit. Through its firm-wide Digitalisation of Audit programme, the firm is investing in developing future-ready audit professionals by enhancing data literacy, AI prompt engineering capabilities and technology confidence across all levels of the audit practice. KPMG has continued to recruit specialised talent, including data scientists, while also expanding initiatives such as its Audit Tech Pioneers programme, AI-chat hackathons, and innovation competitions to encourage continuous learning and innovation. During 2025, the firm delivered more than 110 technology workshops and coaching sessions in Hong Kong, helping to upskill more than 3,400 professionals on the latest audit technologies and digital solutions.

The report also underscores KPMG’s continued focus on fostering a strong culture of quality. Towards the end of 2025, the firm held an Audit Quality Week, bringing together more than 600 audit professionals across Hong Kong through a series of in-person and virtual activities designed to reinforce quality-focused behaviours ahead of the audit peak season. The programme increased awareness of key themes emerging from internal and external inspections, highlighted the firm’s quality initiatives, and encouraged reflection on lessons learned from previous audits.

KPMG’s commitment to quality is further reflected in the results of its latest Global People Survey. The survey found that 98 percent of respondents agreed that the commitment to quality is apparent in what we do on a day-to-day basis, while 99 percent agreed that the culture and tone set by leadership prioritise the importance of audit quality. These findings demonstrate the strength of KPMG’s SOQM and the firm’s ongoing commitment to continuous improvement.

Ivy Cheung, Senior Partner in Hong Kong SAR and Vice Chairman of KPMG China, says: “Trust is the foundation of well-functioning capital markets, and audit quality is fundamental to earning and maintaining that trust. As the business environment continues to evolve, we are investing in innovation and strengthening our governance frameworks to deliver audits that are transparent, reliable, and of the highest quality. We also value the perspectives of our key stakeholders and actively seek and act on their feedback, which helps us continuously enhance our audit and assurance quality, and respond to the evolving needs of the market.”

Wilson Lee, Head of Audit, Hong Kong SAR, KPMG China, says: “While technology is transforming the audit profession, people remain at the heart of every audit. Through our Digitalisation of Audit programme and continued investment in upskilling, we are equipping our professionals with the skills and confidence to harness emerging technologies responsibly and effectively. Guided by our Values, our people are united by a commitment to integrity, collaboration, and quality, creating a culture that drives continuous improvement and innovation across our audit practice.”

To learn more about KPMG’s initiatives and investments in audit quality, download the Audit Quality Report 2025.

About KPMG
KPMG in China has offices located in 31 cities with over 14,000 partners and staff, in Beijing, Changchun, Changsha, Chengdu, Chongqing, Dalian, Dongguan, Foshan, Fuzhou, Guangzhou, Haikou, Hangzhou, Hefei, Jinan, Nanjing, Nantong, Ningbo, Qingdao, Shanghai, Shenyang, Shenzhen, Suzhou, Taiyuan, Tianjin, Wuhan, Wuxi, Xiamen, Xi’an, Zhengzhou, Hong Kong SAR and Macau SAR. It started operations in Hong Kong in 1945. In 1992, KPMG became the first international accounting network to be granted a joint venture licence in the Chinese Mainland. In 2012, KPMG became the first among the “Big Four” in the Chinese Mainland to convert from a joint venture to a special general partnership.

KPMG is a global organisation of independent professional services firms providing Audit, Tax and Advisory services. KPMG is the brand under which the member firms of KPMG International Limited (“KPMG International”) operate and provide professional services. “KPMG” is used to refer to individual member firms within the KPMG organisation or to one or more member firms collectively.

KPMG firms operate in 138 countries and territories with more than 276,000 partners and employees working in member firms around the world. Each KPMG firm is a legally distinct and separate entity and describes itself as such. Each KPMG member firm is responsible for its own obligations and liabilities.

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