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ThayerMahan Detects, Tracks, and Classifies All UUVs at Lanternfish 26

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GROTON, Conn., Aug. 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — ThayerMahan, Inc., a leader in unmanned maritime security and acoustic intelligence, today announced the successful deployment and operation of its distributed acoustic intelligence systems and software to provide undersea domain awareness during Exercise Lanternfish 26. ThayerMahan’s fixed and mobile sensing systems detected, classified, localized, and tracked all classes of Uncrewed Underwater Vehicles (UUVs) employed during the exercise, ranging from a six-inch diameter system to XLUUV-class UUVs.

ThayerMahan systems deployed rapidly, detected all UUVs, and exported detections to Navy COPs at Exercise Lanternfish 26

Exercise Lanternfish brought together operational forces, leading technologies, and international partners to evaluate advanced capabilities in a realistic maritime environment. For the event, ThayerMahan deployed fixed ShorePicket™ and mobile Outpost® sensing systems, demonstrating a layered surveillance architecture capable of persistent monitoring across complex undersea operating areas. The company’s TransparenSea® software processed and visually displayed acoustic intelligence in easy-to-analyze, operator preferred formats while exporting tracks and detections directly to Navy Common Operating Pictures (COPs) in real-time, representing a core advantage of ThayerMahan’s sensing architecture.

“The value of undersea awareness is determined by how quickly operators can identify, understand, and respond to emerging activity,” said John Russ, retired Submarine Squadron Commander and Chief Operating Officer, ThayerMahan. “Lanternfish was the latest in a long line of demonstrations which have proved that our distributed sensing networks can provide reliable detection, classification, localization, and tracking against UUVs in operationally relevant environments. That awareness delivers decision advantage and creates the time required for commanders and security operators to employ the most appropriate response.”

Both systems were deployed and operational in less than 24 hours, required no specialized installation equipment, did not disrupt normal port activity, and provided persistent awareness across the harbor and littoral exercise area. The systems demonstrated sensing performance far beyond the exercise location, and maintained performance in the presence of heavy traffic, including one vessel that idled directly over the array for an extended period.

“Lanternfish provided an opportunity to evaluate our systems under the same operational conditions our customers face every day,” said Chris Glander, President Operations at ThayerMahan. “We rapidly established acoustic sensing coverage, detected and continuously tracked every class of exercise UUV, and maintained persistent situational awareness in a complex and active harbor environment. The exercise demonstrated not only the performance and reliability of the technology, but also the operational effectiveness of a rapidly deployable system capable of simultaneously monitoring multiple UUV classes with minimal infrastructure, reduced manpower requirements and virtually no impact to harbor operations.”
Exercise Lanternfish highlighted the growing operational requirement to detect, classify, and respond to small and increasingly sophisticated UUV threats, especially in the areas near ports, critical infrastructure, and maritime chokepoints.

“For a long time, ‘drone threat’ has been synonymous with airborne drones,” said Andy Meecham, Chief Technology Officer at ThayerMahan. “Meanwhile, UUVs have become increasingly accessible and capable. Anyone with internet access, a few thousand dollars, and ill intentions can assemble a credible UUV threat; and nation’s systems continue to grow more exquisite. Lanternfish gave us the opportunity to prove how well, how far, and how reliably our systems detect and track these threats in the complex environments where they are most likely to be used. Other exercises and real-world operations continue to prove out our non-kinetic Counter-UUV defeat capability. Our combination of operationally active UUV sensing and UUV defeat systems puts ThayerMahan in a group of one.”

Systems capable of detecting UUVs are expected to play an increasingly important role in identifying emerging threats, informing operational decisions, and enabling effective responses before risks escalate. ThayerMahan’s mobile, moored, and fixed systems are designed to meet this rising threat with persistent detection, classification, and tracking across a dynamic range of missions and operating environments.

About ThayerMahan®

ThayerMahan, Inc. is a maritime technology company specializing in unmanned acoustic intelligence, persistent undersea surveillance, and non-kinetic counter-UUV capabilities. The company provides its government and commercial customers with end-to-end autonomous system deployment, field operations, continuous data collection, and advanced analytics. Using state-of-the-art acoustic and electronic sensors integrated across a range of surface and subsurface platforms, ThayerMahan delivers tailored capabilities that support mission-critical defense, security, and infrastructure protection requirements. Headquartered in Groton, CT, ThayerMahan also maintains offices in Lowell, MA, and Arlington, VA. For more information, please visit www.thayermahan.com or contact the company at sales@thayermahan.com.

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Xinhua Silk Road: Transformation helps “north China capital of daily porcelains” seek bigger global presence

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BEIJING, Nov. 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — When the 2026 China (Beijing) International Exquisite Ceramics Expo kicked off on November 5, 20 ceramic producers from Huairen City of Shanxi Province, north China showcased not only delicate exhibits, but also the prowess of their porcelain artisans.

The exhibition offered visitors a chance to get a glimpse of Huairen’s porcelain industry whose transformation driven by technology innovation and development philosophy change has borne delightful fruits.

In September, Huairen municipal government was included in the list of founders for establishing demonstration zones for national geographical indication protection in China and was the only one selected in Shanxi Province.

Currently, the city is capable of producing over 20 series of ceramic products such as daily porcelains, hotel porcelains, packaging porcelains and porcelain artworks, and boasts an annual full-industrial chain output value of 6.3 billion yuan.

In Huairen Economic and Technological Development Zone, 31 local enterprises engaged in ceramic raw materials production, R&D, manufacturing, testing, logistics and marketing have leveraged digital technologies to transform production.

The old production model, which relied on veteran craftsmen judging firing temperature by sight and preparing glaze based on experience, has gradually been replaced by standardized and intelligent processes.

In the workshop of a local ceramic producer, robotic arms apply glaze with high precision, and intelligent kilns independently maintain constant temperatures, cutting the production cycle by nearly 30 percent.

At present, 42 production lines in Huairen have completed intelligent upgrading, helping raise qualified product rates of local producers to 85 percent while dropping unit energy consumption by 18 percent.

While intelligent manufacturing and green development are driving cost-effective production, Huairen ceramic businesses now focus more on design and building emotional and cultural bonds with consumers.

Just like the fine exhibits they brought to the Beijing expo from November 5 to 8, ceramic products of 1,000-plus types from Huairen, including elegant tableware for hotels and co-branded products printed with Disney characters, are on display in a spacious exhibition hall in Yiwu International Trade City.

Beside the hall, a 1,000-square-meter ceramics warehouse for cross-border trade is providing global merchants with access to one-stop product selection and order-placing, bringing Huairen ceramics to daily life of global consumers.

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Oceanpayment to Showcase OP Link for Cross-Border QR Payments at SFF 2026

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Oceanpayment will showcase OP Link at the Singapore FinTech Festival (SFF) 2026, taking place November 18–20 at Singapore EXPO.

HONG KONG, Nov. 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Digital wallets and QR code payments are part of everyday life worldwide. From shopping and dining to getting around, consumers rely on familiar local wallets, which may not always be accepted abroad.

Using local wallets abroad involves more than adding a payment method. Payment networks, banking systems, and clearing arrangements vary by market. Cross-border QR payments require network connections, transaction data exchange, currency conversion, clearing, and settlement.

Greater interoperability between payment networks is playing an increasingly important role in extending local payment methods across borders.

A traveler may scan a merchant’s QR code with a familiar local wallet; the merchant accepts payment through its existing QR network. Providers across markets must coordinate transaction processing and settlement.

For wallet operators, banks, and payment service providers, cross-border connectivity can extend service reach, reduce duplicate integrations, and support more consumer payment scenarios.

To address this need, Oceanpayment offers OP Link, a cross-border payment connectivity service designed to connect local wallets with payment acceptance networks across markets. OP Link provides wallet operators, banks, payment service providers, and acquiring partners with QR payment connectivity, transaction routing, and support for clearing and settlement coordination. Its capabilities include network access, currency conversion, transaction status synchronization, and cross-network reconciliation, helping simplify coordination between payment systems and extend local payment services to more cross-border consumer scenarios.

As payment networks evolve, SFF 2026 will bring together finance and technology leaders to explore five forces reshaping global finance: geoeconomics, technology, capital, talent, and policy.

At SFF 2026, Oceanpayment will highlight OP Link’s cross-border wallet connectivity and QR payment network integration capabilities. It will also present its integrated payment solutions, including Global Acquiring, Global Issuing, OPCCOUNT (Global Accounts), and OPNexus (Payment Suite & Services).

Oceanpayment has integrated more than 500 payment methods, with services available in over 230 countries and regions. It supports more than 140 transaction currencies and over 10 settlement currencies, serving more than 200,000 businesses worldwide.

Global payment connectivity is reflected in every transaction, from consumers using local wallets abroad to payment networks working across markets. Oceanpayment will continue collaborating with financial institutions and payment network partners to connect local payment capabilities with cross-border consumer needs and support global commerce.

For more information, visit www.oceanpayment.com.

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CX SUMMIT 2026: FULLY LOADED AND NOT TO BE MISSED AS ASIA’S CX LEADERS GATHER IN KUALA LUMPUR

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With 30 technology and innovation partners, regional transformation stories, powerful thought leadership and an immersive #DigitalCX Marketplace, the 11th Customer Experience (CX) Summit promises two action-packed days for customer experience leaders across Asia Pacific.

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, Nov. 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — With just two weeks to go, CX Summit 2026 is gearing up for its 11th edition on 25–26 November 2026 at the magnificent Sunway Resort Hotel, Kuala Lumpur. Under the theme “CX – Connected by Intelligence”, the event will bring together CX leaders, business executives, technology innovators and industry practitioners for two days of thought leadership, practical insights, regional transformation stories and technology showcases.

A POWERHOUSE OF IDEAS, INSIGHTS AND TRANSFORMATION

The programme features an exciting mix of industry thought leaders, regional experts and practitioners exploring the forces redefining customer experience, digital transformation and the future of business.

A key highlight will be “ORIENTAL Dreams. ASEAN Rising.”, an exclusive showcase of real transformation journeys and success stories spanning six geographies across Asia. Through practical case studies and first-hand experiences, delegates will gain insights into how organisations are navigating change, leveraging intelligence and technology, and delivering meaningful business and customer outcomes.

The highly anticipated “Meeting of Minds” engagements via expert panel discussions will further explore three critical dimensions of transformation – Digital, People and CX Best Practices – encouraging deeper conversations and fresh perspectives.

The Summit will also unveil the 3rd Edition of The State of CX in Malaysia Report, including the announcement of the Top 100 Brands in CX in Malaysia and the 2026 National CX Index.

30 PARTNERS. ONE DIGITAL CX MARKETPLACE. ENDLESS POSSIBILITIES.

Beyond the conference sessions, the Summit’s signature #DigitalCX Marketplace will bring together 30 technology and innovation partners showcasing the latest capabilities transforming customer engagement.

Leading the way are some of the world’s most recognised technology brands, including Amazon Web Services (AWS), Genesys, AVAYA, Zoom, Zendesk, NTT, alongside a strong ecosystem of technology providers and solution partners.

From artificial intelligence and customer engagement platforms to automation, analytics and next-generation CX solutions, delegates can explore emerging technologies, engage directly with solution experts and discover opportunities to translate innovation into tangible business value.

ASIA PACIFIC COMES TOGETHER IN MALAYSIA

The regional dimension will be further strengthened by the participation of the CC-APAC regional alliance and its members.

Bringing together industry leaders and practitioners from across the region, the gathering will provide a platform to showcase some of Asia Pacific’s most inspiring transformation programmes, exchange experiences and strengthen collaboration across the wider CX ecosystem.

With Malaysia hosting the regional alliance’s engagements this November, the occasion also reinforces the country’s growing position as an important hub for customer experience excellence, innovation and industry development.

Commenting on the upcoming Summit, Vigneswaran Sivalingam, Organizing Chair of CX Summit 2026 and Protem Chairperson of CX Malaysia, said:

“This year’s CX Summit is FULLY LOADED and NOT TO BE MISSED! I encourage every CX leader, expert and enthusiast to join us. If customer experience, digital transformation and the future of business matter to you, Sunway Resort Hotel is where you need to be on 25 and 26 November. We have curated a two-day engagement that will enrich every CX practitioner & solution provider”

TWO DAYS. ONE DESTINATION. A REGION OF POSSIBILITIES.

From business leaders and CX practitioners to technology innovators and aspiring professionals, CX Summit 2026 offers an opportunity to connect with the people, ideas and innovations shaping the next chapter of customer experience in Asia Pacific.

Don’t just hear about the future of CX. Be part of the conversation.

CX SUMMIT 2026 : “CX – CONNECTED BY INTELLIGENCE”

Date: 25–26 November 2026
Venue: Sunway Resort Hotel, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Delegate Registration: https://cxsummit.com.my/register-2/

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