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Plug and Play Announces a Strategic Partnership with Thales to Support Global Expansion of Deep-Tech Startups through Trust My Tech Program

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Plug and Play and Thales have entered a strategic partnership to accelerate the growth and international expansion of deep-tech startups through Thales’ global Trust My Tech (TMT), global open innovation, and business acceleration program.As part of the partnership, Plug and Play will implement its Innovation Framework within Thales—a structured approach designed to further catalyze and strengthen an organization’s innovation. Complementing this approach, the partnership will identify and support frontier startups across artificial intelligence (AI), cybersecurity, aerospace, digital identity, quantum technologies, sustainability, fintech, communications, regulatory technology, and other emerging technology sectors, connecting them with opportunities to collaborate with Thales.Selected startups will have the opportunity to develop proofs-of-concept (POCs), pilot initiatives, and potential commercial collaborations with Thales’ regional and global business units, enabling real-world validation of their technologies and creating pathways to international markets.

SINGAPORE, July 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Plug and Play, a global innovation platform headquartered in Silicon Valley, has announced a strategic partnership with Thales, a global leader in advanced technologies across defense, aerospace, cyber and digital sectors.

Through this collaboration, Plug and Play will leverage its Innovation Framework to support Thales’ Trust My Tech (TMT), a global open innovation and business acceleration program, by strengthening Thales’ innovation capabilities, fostering collaboration across the innovation ecosystem, and connecting high-potential deep-tech startups with opportunities to collaborate with Thales’ business units to support the development, validation, and international expansion of innovative technologies. TMT Singapore will serve as the first hub for implementing Plug and Play’s Innovation Framework in the APAC region, acting as a launchpad for broader innovation efforts across Thales hubs globally.

Designed to help corporations navigate disruption and drive long-term growth, Plug and Play’s innovation framework combines strategic planning, organizational capabilities, and startup collaboration to accelerate innovation and build lasting competitive advantage. The partnership will also focus on scouting and evaluating frontier technology startups from around the world across a broad range of sectors, including artificial intelligence (AI), cybersecurity, communications, digital identity, aerospace and space, sustainability, fintech, regulatory technology, quantum technologies, and other emerging technology domains. Selected startups will gain access to opportunities for collaboration through the TMT program, where they can engage directly with Thales’ experts and business leaders to explore innovation opportunities that address real-world industry challenges.

Startups will have the opportunity to develop proof-of-concept (POC) projects, pilot initiatives, and potential commercial collaborations that address real-world industry challenges. By facilitating these connections, the partnership aims to accelerate the adoption of emerging technologies while creating pathways for startups to expand internationally through collaboration with Thales.

“Trust My Tech enables Thales to identify, assess and deploy trusted external technologies faster, turning innovation opportunities into competitive advantage. Through our partnership with Plug and Play, we are further strengthening this capability by broadening our engagement with some of the world’s most promising deep-tech startups and fostering collaboration across the global innovation ecosystem. Together, we look forward to working with pioneering startups to explore and co-develop trusted solutions that address real-world challenges and create meaningful impact across sectors including cybersecurity, aerospace, digital identity, artificial intelligence and beyond.” – Marine Martinez, Trust My Tech Global Program Lead, Thales

“At Plug and Play, we believe that the most transformative innovations emerge when startups are given access to the right partners, markets, and opportunities. Our collaboration with Thales combines the strengths of a global technology leader with our worldwide innovation ecosystem to help startups accelerate their growth and commercialization journey. We are excited to connect pioneering deep-tech startups with opportunities to build, test, and scale solutions alongside Thales’ business units across Asia and globally.” – Jupe Tan, Managing Partner, APAC, Plug and Play

About Thales

Thales (Euronext Paris: HO) is a global leader in advanced technologies for the Defence, Aerospace, and Cyber & Digital sectors. Its portfolio of innovative products and services helps address several major challenges: sovereignty, security, sustainability and inclusion.

The Group allocates €4.5 billion per year in Research & Development in key areas, particularly for critical environments, such as Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity, Quantum and Cloud technologies.

Thales has more than 85,000 employees in 65 countries. In 2025, the Group generated sales of €22.1 billion.

About Plug and Play

Plug and Play is the leading innovation platform, connecting startups, corporations, venture capital firms, universities, and government agencies. Headquartered in Silicon Valley, we’re present in 60+ locations across five continents. We offer corporate innovation programs and help our corporate partners in every stage of their innovation journey, from education to execution. We also organize startup acceleration programs and have built an in-house VC to drive innovation across multiple industries where we’ve invested in hundreds of successful companies including Dropbox, Guardant Health, Honey, Lending Club, N26, PayPal, and Rappi.

Our Asia Pacific headquarters was launched in Singapore in 2010 and we are now present in five cities in Southeast Asia with additional locations in China, Japan, Korea and India. We work closely with both the public and private sector with programs, innovation initiatives and startup investments across the region.

For more information, visit https://www.plugandplayapac.com

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Sungrow Shines at Solar & Storage Live Vietnam 2026 with Localized PV and Storage Solutions

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HO CHI MINH CITY, Vietnam, July 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Sungrow, the globally leading PV inverter and energy storage system provider, showcased its latest residential, commercial & industrial (C&I), and utility-scale PV and storage solutions at Solar & Storage Live Vietnam 2026, reaffirming its commitment to advancing Southeast Asia’s clean energy transition through localized innovation and industry-leading technologies.

Driven by rapid economic growth, industrial expansion, and increasing demand for sustainable energy solutions, Vietnam is entering a critical phase of renewable energy development. At the exhibition, Sungrow welcomed nearly 2,000 investors, distributors, and industry partners from Vietnam and neighboring countries to explore how Sungrow’s PV and energy storage solutions can better address the evolving needs of local markets.

Empowering Vietnamese Households with Smart & Flexible Energy Solutions

Amid rising electricity costs and growing demand for power stability, Vietnamese households are increasingly seeking smarter, more flexible home energy solutions to boost solar self-consumption and energy independence.

At the exhibition, Sungrow unveiled its brand-new low-voltage residential solar & storage suite, featuring the MG8/10RL hybrid inverters and stackable MBL battery modules. Designed for mainstream residential scenarios across Vietnam, the integrated system delivers intelligent, user-friendly home energy management with modular capacity expansion to adapt to diverse household electricity demands.

The MG8/10RL series enables fast on/off-grid switching to ensure stable backup power during grid outages. Built to accommodate Vietnam’s hot, humid and coastal climate, the solution integrates AFCI (Arc Fault Circuit Interruption) protection to reinforce electrical safety, an IP65 protection rating for strong dust and water resistance, and CT5 anti-corrosion technology for enhanced durability against salt mist and corrosive conditions.

Improving C&I Energy Efficiency and Operational Resilience

For commercial and industrial users, Sungrow showcased its end-to-end C&I energy storage portfolio, led by the SH125CX hybrid inverter, ST050CF stackable battery cabinet and PowerStack 255CS integrated energy storage system.

Built for factories, industrial parks, shopping malls and commercial complexes, the integrated system enables effective peak shaving, intelligent demand control and uninterrupted backup power supply, helping local enterprises cut operational electricity costs, minimize downtime risks and improve overall energy resilience.

Optimized for tropical outdoor working conditions, the solution maintains stable, efficient year-round operation even under Vietnam’s high-temperature and high-humidity environment, providing dependable energy assets for commercial and industrial customers.

Cost-Effective Solutions for Expanding Utility-Scale Renewable Projects

To support Vietnam’s fast-growing utility-scale solar and energy storage market, Sungrow highlighted its flagship utility solutions, including the SG510HX high-power string inverter, the PowerTitan 3.0 liquid-cooled energy storage system and the 1+X series modular inverter.

Featuring industry-leading power generation efficiency and simplified on-site installation and maintenance, the SG510HX string inverter effectively reduces overall project CAPEX and provides a cost-effective solution for large-scale photovoltaic projects across Vietnam. Combined with Sungrow’s advanced Energy Management System, it enables intelligent and data-driven operation for utility projects.

As Vietnam’s clean energy market continues to expand, Sungrow will remain committed to technological innovation and localized operation, delivering high-value PV and storage solutions for customers across all segments and contributing to the country’s renewable energy and carbon reduction goals.

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Casio to Bring New G-SHOCK Brand Experiences to Young People on Roblox

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Offering Watch Items and a Uniquely G-SHOCK Virtual World

TOKYO, July 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Casio Computer Co., Ltd. announced today that it will begin offering content on an immersive gaming and creation platform Roblox as part of the VIRTUAL G-SHOCK project.

Casio will offer avatar items recreating iconic G-SHOCK timepieces on Roblox, an immersive gaming and creation platform that has more than 150 million daily active users (DAUs) worldwide and is especially popular among younger users.

To help users express their own style in Roblox, where they can customize their avatars and enjoy fashion, Casio is offering 12 watch items. Users can choose their favorite model from a variety of colors and enjoy finding the G-SHOCK watch that matches their style, even in a virtual space.

Casio will launch “Challenge the Skate Obby: G-SHOCK,” a unique world where players can immerse themselves in the G-SHOCK worldview by enjoying a skateboarding obstacle race. Based on the Roblox obby game format, which is popular among younger users, the world lets players enjoy challenging themselves again and again as they overcome obstacles.

A special launch event will be held from July 15 to August 2 (UTC).

Overview of G-SHOCK Items

Avatar watch items recreating the iconic G-SHOCK DW-5600 and GA-2100 timepieces will be available for purchase on Roblox. Each model comes in six color variations, for a total of 12 items. Users can easily switch between watch items to match their avatar.

The watch items also include a utility feature that activates special effects when worn in “Challenge the Skate Obby: G-SHOCK.”

Launch: 3:00 am, July 15 (Wed), UTC
https://www.roblox.com/catalog?Category=1&CreatorName=G-SHOCK&CreatorType=Group

Overview of Challenge the Skate Obby: G-SHOCK

“Challenge the Skate Obby: G-SHOCK” is an obstacle race themed around skateboarding, an icon of street culture. Inspired by the durability tests used in actual G-SHOCK quality testing, the course challenges players to overcome a series of obstacles as they race toward the goal.

Launch: 3:00 am, July 15 (Wed), UTC
https://www.roblox.com/games/116152135419003/Challenge-the-Skate-Obby-G-SHOCK

Special site
https://gshock.casio.com/intl/virtual/roblox/

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Gupshup Named Meta’s ‘Partner of the Year’ for the Third Time

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Recognition underscores Gupshup’s continued leadership in bringing Meta’s latest AI innovations to enterprises at scale

MUMBAI, India, July 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Gupshup, the world’s leading conversational AI platform and one of Meta’s largest Solution Partners, has been named Meta’s ‘Partner of the Year’. This is the third time Gupshup has received the award, underscoring its continued leadership in helping businesses leverage the latest innovations across the WhatsApp Business Platform to deliver AI-powered customer experiences at scale. Gupshup was also featured prominently at recent Meta events in London and Mumbai to help educate business leaders on taking their Whatsapp based customer interactions to the next level.

The recognition reflects Gupshup’s continued innovation, proactive customer support, and deep expertise across Meta’s business messaging ecosystem. Over the years, Gupshup has consistently been among the earliest partners to bring Meta’s newest capabilities to enterprises, enabling businesses to transform customer engagement through AI-powered conversations, automation, and personalized experiences.

Most recently, Gupshup powered the world’s first enterprise deployment of Meta Business Agent on WhatsApp with Treebo Hospitality Ventures, enabling customers to discover hotels, browse properties, compare options, receive personalized recommendations, and complete their journeys through natural conversations. Gupshup also worked closely with Meta during the private beta phase to help shape enterprise deployment best practices for the solution.

In addition to Meta Business Agent, Gupshup has enabled enterprises to adopt several of Meta’s latest innovations, including Direct Send API, Max Bid, and WhatsApp Voice. These capabilities, combined with Gupshup’s conversational AI platform, are helping businesses create richer customer journeys across marketing, commerce, and customer support.

“AI is transforming customer engagement by enabling intelligent, personalized experiences that drive real business outcomes. Our long-standing collaboration with Meta and our firm commitment to being the innovator is helping enterprises accelerate AI adoption for customer engagement at scale. We remain committed to pushing the boundaries of conversational AI to help businesses enhance their customer experiences,” said Beerud Sheth, Co-founder and CEO, Gupshup.

Gupshup has also continued to expand its own AI capabilities with the launch of SuperAgent, a tool that helps businesses setup and configure advanced customer experiences quickly and easily. It simplifies the process of setting up the customer communications and engagement platform so enterprises can focus on their customer journeys rather than worrying about the infrastructure and orchestration. These innovations enable businesses to design, deploy, and optimize AI-powered customer experiences across messaging and voice channels while seamlessly integrating with Meta’s ecosystem.

Today, more than 50,000 businesses across 100+ countries leverage Gupshup’s conversational AI platform to engage customers across over 30 messaging and voice channels. Leading enterprises across banking, retail, e-commerce, travel, healthcare, and other industries rely on Gupshup to power customer acquisition, commerce, engagement, and support through AI-driven conversations.

About Gupshup:

Gupshup is the world’s leading conversational AI platform, enabling businesses to build and deploy AI-powered customer interactions across 30+ messaging channels. Trusted by 50,000+ businesses in 100+ countries, with a partner network of 3,000+ globally, Gupshup processes tens of billions of messages annually. Learn more at www.gupshup.ai

 

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