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Corinex and Plexigrid team up to deliver the most accurate digital-twin solution for grid visibility and flexibility to date

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VANCOUVER, BC and GIJÓN, Spain, July 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Corinex Corp. and Plexigrid S.L. have signed a strategic cooperation agreement to market Corinex Plexigrid Intelligence, a platform for low-voltage and medium-voltage power grids, built on the most accurate and granular power data.

As power-hungry AI unfolds, the electrification of industry, transport and heating/cooling accelerates, and the penetration of distributed energy resources explode, grid operators are facing the largest technological challenge in decades: planning, operating and orchestrating in real-time a distributed, intermittent and bidirectional electricity system with millions of DERs. Successfully solving this requires the next level of real time visibility, intelligence and control through their mid and low voltage sections of the grid. This strategic cooperation is aimed at delivering exactly that.

Corinex products observe and act on the physical grid, while Plexigrid software models and optimizes it. The partnership brings these complementary capabilities together, connecting real-time field intelligence with digital twin analysis, capacity decisions and flexibility actions.

The integrated solution helps utilities see real time voltage grid conditions, find available capacity, and act on network limits.

Built around Corinex’s BPL architecture and edge-computing capabilities, the solution places sensing, processing and intelligence across the grid. This gives Plexigrid’s digital twin richer and more accurate information from grid assets.

Why BPL Improves the Value of Digital Twins

Transmission grids are modelled and operated in real time using redundant, high-resolution instrumentation at every node and an exact electrical topology, manually curated by a dedicated topology team. This creates the “observability” requirements that transmission control systems need to operate. Scaling that approach from thousands of transmission nodes to tens of millions of distribution nodes would cost hundreds of billions and require hundreds of thousands of people. It is simply not feasible, which is why 99% of the nodes in the electricity grid remain unmodelled.

Plexigrid delivers a more realistic answer to this problem: a digital twin equipped with a layer of Bayesian AI that reconstructs the electrical topology and the state of the grid from systems DSOs already have in place, such as GIS (used for field operations and asset management) and AMI (used for billing). This creates unprecedented visibility and control in parts of the grid that were previously unobserved or only partially observed, using data from systems that were never designed for real time grid observability and control. But while these Bayesian digital twins provide game changing capabilities and are fast and cheap to adopt at scale, they do not reach the time resolution and accuracy of transmission control systems.

Corinex’s BPL takes the performance and inference quality of these digital twins to the next level by adding a layer of low-latency, high-resolution instrumentation and control that complements what DSOs already have across meters, feeders, transformers and other unmetered or partially observed grid assets. The result is a level of time resolution, accuracy and real-time capabilities never seen before in distribution grids. Besides, Corinex’s Grid Intelligence Node installed on the low voltage lines expands the number of the measuring points and adds further detailed measurements from the physical network, giving the twin a clearer view of loading, voltage, power quality, and emerging constraints.

Digital Twin Capability

Typical performance with PLC smart-meter data

Performance with Corinex BPL

Time Resolution

5-60 min

1 min

Estimation accuracy

~90–95%

~99%

Operational uncertainty

~5-10%

 ~1%

Required safety margin

~10-20%

~2%-5%

Asset utilization

Conservative, approximately 80% of limits

Optimized, closer to true limits

Built for Edge and Distributed Intelligence

Corinex and Plexigrid use BPL as an architectural foundation for distributed grid intelligence. The platform processes data near substations, feeders, and grid assets. The grid intelligence is embedded in both Corinex and Plexigrid solutions and is architected to provide the best performance and value for DSOs. This supports real time data checks, local analysis, and earlier warnings of abnormal conditions. The platform continues to handle wider models, forecasts, planning, reports, and links to other utility systems.

The result is a distributed intelligence layer. It links field conditions to digital models and utility decisions.

“Utilities need more than connectivity and more than a cloud-based view of the network. They need an intelligence layer that can observe the physical grid, understand changing conditions, and support action at the speed required by modern distribution systems,” said Peter Sobotka, Founder and CEO of Corinex Corp. “Corinex delivers BPL, GIN, and edge capabilities across the grid. Plexigrid adds advanced digital twin and flexibility management capabilities that drive better capacity, investment, and operational decisions.”

“This partnership allows our models to be continuously grounded in high-resolution information from the physical network. Combining that information with distributed processing and advanced grid analytics creates a stronger foundation for planning, flexibility, and day-to-day operations.” said Alberto Méndez, CEO and Co-founder of Plexigrid.

About Corinex Corp.

Corinex Corp. provides technology that helps reinforce low-voltage and medium-voltage power grids. Its platform serves as digital grid capacity infrastructure. It gives utilities the data and control needed to manage congestion, add usable capacity, and get more from existing assets.

About Plexigrid

Plexigrid develops AI-powered digital twins and orchestrators for grid visibility, planning, and flexibility management to help utilities model grid conditions, find constraints, assess available capacity, and coordinate flexible resources.

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ST Engineering iDirect and MBSat Partner to Build Next-Generation Sovereign Connectivity Services Across Oman and the Middle East

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Intuition ground system selected to support MBSat’s planned 2027 service launch, enabling accelerated deployment, dynamic resource management and scalable service growth

HERNDON, Va., Oct. 25, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — ST Engineering iDirect today announced a strategic partnership with Mohammed Al Barwani Satellite Company (MBSat), part of Mohammed Al Barwani Group, to provide the ground system technology foundation for MBSat’s next-generation satellite gateway and network operations across Oman and the wider Middle East region. Intuition will provide a flexible, software-defined foundation to support sovereign connectivity services, enabling efficient service deployment, dynamic resource management and scalable network operations.

Intuition will deliver a turnkey ground segment solution that accelerates deployment, simplifies operations and gives MBSat the flexibility to scale services as demand grows. The software-defined platform enables dynamic resource management, service automation and seamless integration with existing and future operational systems. The solution also includes Ka-band gateway infrastructure, service provisioning and management capabilities, open API integration frameworks, training and full-lifecycle support. Together, these capabilities will help MBSat launch and operate services efficiently while adapting to evolving market requirements.

The network will leverage capacity from MB Sat-1, a sovereign MicroGEO satellite, with planned service launch in 2027, to support flexible, scalable connectivity services across the region.

The partnership reflects growing investment in sovereign communications infrastructure across the Middle East as operators seek greater control over service delivery, network expansion and long-term technology evolution.

“This partnership represents an important milestone in our efforts to build an advanced satellite communications platform in Oman and the region,” said Ammar Al Rawahi, General Manager, MBSat. “Through our collaboration with ST Engineering iDirect, we are establishing the technical infrastructure required to launch services efficiently, respond to evolving customer needs and expand into new markets, supporting the sustainable long-term growth of our business.”

“We are providing MBSat with a flexible, software-defined ground platform that integrates with its existing operational environment,” said Sridhar Kuppanna, Chief Executive Officer, ST Engineering iDirect. “This enables more efficient service deployment and operations today, with the flexibility to scale, introduce new capabilities and evolve as requirements change.”

About ST Engineering iDirect

ST Engineering iDirect, a subsidiary of ST Engineering, is a global leader in satellite communications, providing technology and solutions that enable its customers to expand their business, differentiate their services and optimize their networks. Through its portfolio of ground infrastructure, intelligent networking and advanced satellite communications solutions, the company supports operators, service providers, governments and enterprises worldwide.

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ST Engineering iDirect and MBSat Partner to Build Next-Generation Sovereign Connectivity Services Across Oman and the Middle East

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Intuition ground system selected to support MBSat’s planned 2027 service launch, enabling accelerated deployment, dynamic resource management and scalable service growth

HERNDON, Va., Oct. 25, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — ST Engineering iDirect today announced a strategic partnership with Mohammed Al Barwani Satellite Company (MBSat), part of Mohammed Al Barwani Group, to provide the ground system technology foundation for MBSat’s next-generation satellite gateway and network operations across Oman and the wider Middle East region. Intuition will provide a flexible, software-defined foundation to support sovereign connectivity services, enabling efficient service deployment, dynamic resource management and scalable network operations.

Intuition will deliver a turnkey ground segment solution that accelerates deployment, simplifies operations and gives MBSat the flexibility to scale services as demand grows. The software-defined platform enables dynamic resource management, service automation and seamless integration with existing and future operational systems. The solution also includes Ka-band gateway infrastructure, service provisioning and management capabilities, open API integration frameworks, training and full-lifecycle support. Together, these capabilities will help MBSat launch and operate services efficiently while adapting to evolving market requirements.

The network will leverage capacity from MB Sat-1, a sovereign MicroGEO satellite, with planned service launch in 2027, to support flexible, scalable connectivity services across the region.

The partnership reflects growing investment in sovereign communications infrastructure across the Middle East as operators seek greater control over service delivery, network expansion and long-term technology evolution.

“This partnership represents an important milestone in our efforts to build an advanced satellite communications platform in Oman and the region,” said Ammar Al Rawahi, General Manager, MBSat. “Through our collaboration with ST Engineering iDirect, we are establishing the technical infrastructure required to launch services efficiently, respond to evolving customer needs and expand into new markets, supporting the sustainable long-term growth of our business.”

“We are providing MBSat with a flexible, software-defined ground platform that integrates with its existing operational environment,” said Sridhar Kuppanna, Chief Executive Officer, ST Engineering iDirect. “This enables more efficient service deployment and operations today, with the flexibility to scale, introduce new capabilities and evolve as requirements change.”

About ST Engineering iDirect

ST Engineering iDirect, a subsidiary of ST Engineering, is a global leader in satellite communications, providing technology and solutions that enable its customers to expand their business, differentiate their services and optimize their networks. Through its portfolio of ground infrastructure, intelligent networking and advanced satellite communications solutions, the company supports operators, service providers, governments and enterprises worldwide.

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Global Security & Technology Summit Unveils Month-Long Program of Activities Ahead of December Event

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RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, Oct. 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The Organizing Committee of the Global Security & Technology Summit (GSTS) held an introductory session today at the Ministry of Interior’s headquarters in Riyadh, bringing together representatives from the government, private, and nonprofit sectors to introduce the program of activities leading up to the summit. The upcoming summit will be held in Riyadh under the patronage of HRH Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, under the supervision of HRH Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Minister of Interior, and organized by the Ministry of Interior in cooperation with Tuwaiq Academy.

During the session, the Organizing Committee presented the comprehensive GSTS program, comprising three key components: GSTS Month, running from November 1 to 30, 2026; the Global Security & Innovation Fair (SAIF), taking place from November 24 to 26, 2026; and the main Summit, scheduled for December 18 to 20, 2026, in Riyadh. Together, these events form an integrated program designed to advance security and technology innovation, strengthen national capabilities, and foster international cooperation.

GSTS Month will feature working groups, boot camps, training programs, knowledge-sharing sessions, and technical workshops across Saudi Arabia’s 13 administrative regions, delivered both in person and remotely in collaboration with specialized entities. The month-long program aims to develop national capabilities, identify emerging talent, enrich knowledge-sharing opportunities, and equip professionals with the knowledge and skills needed to develop innovative solutions to future security and technology challenges.

The main Summit will bring together global leaders, decision-makers, experts, and innovators to explore the future of security and technology, promote the integration of advanced technologies within the security sector, strengthen national capabilities, support innovation, and foster international cooperation, further positioning the Kingdom as a global hub for security and technology.

Showcasing the latest technological breakthroughs and security solutions, the summit will bring together government entities, private sector organizations, academic institutions, and research centers to facilitate knowledge exchange and collaboration across key fields, including cybersecurity, artificial intelligence (AI), the Internet of Things (IoT), smart security solutions, emerging technologies, and crisis management. The program will also feature main sessions, specialized discussions, and interactive exhibitions. Registration is available at gsts.sa.

Advisor to HRH the Minister of Interior and Chairman of the GSTS Organizing Committee, Ahmed Altowayan, stated that the summit builds on Saudi Arabia’s efforts to establish an advanced security and technology ecosystem focused on knowledge and innovation, keeping pace with rapid developments and future challenges.

Mr. Altowayan noted that the summit is a global platform for strengthening cooperation and exchanging expertise, anticipating future developments in security and technology, and developing strategic partnerships and innovative solutions that enhance the efficiency and readiness of security systems.

Vice Chairman of the GSTS Organizing Committee, Eng. Abdulaziz Alhammadi, said that the summit will offer a range of integrated programs and activities focused on enhancing national skills, encouraging innovation, and supporting international cooperation.

He added that GSTS Month will help build national capabilities, discover talent, and develop skills, with SAIF providing a platform for innovators and researchers from around the world to showcase leading technological solutions, while the main Summit will bring together leaders and experts to discuss the future of security and technology and explore new strategic partnership opportunities.

SAIF will take place at the Riyadh International Convention & Exhibition Center, bringing together innovators, researchers, technology talents, and industry experts from around the world to showcase promising innovations and projects across 14 fields of technology and innovation. The fair will provide opportunities to engage with project owners, including students, graduates, and entrepreneurs, and explore the different stages of innovation development through interactive zones, panel discussions on emerging security and innovation trends, and knowledge-sharing workshops led by specialists. Visitor registration is open to participants from within and outside the Kingdom through saifair.sa.

The introductory session also featured contributions from representatives of government, private, and nonprofit sector entities, alongside members of the media. Discussions focused on developing national capabilities in security and technology, strengthening students’ technical expertise, translating scientific research into practical solutions, and supporting Saudi companies in developing security and technology solutions and advancing digital transformation.

Organized by the Ministry of Interior in cooperation with Tuwaiq Academy, GSTS is produced by Tahaluf, with the Ministry of Education serving as Strategic Scientific Partner, Tahakom as Founding Partner, and Elm as Principal Partner.

Registration for participants from within and outside the Kingdom is available at gsts.sa.

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