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Think launches Think Grid™, a new alternative to hyperscaler AI compute

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Think Grid provides cloud-like access to Think Fabric’s high-efficiency AI infrastructure, without the upfront capital investment of deploying dedicated infrastructureThink Grid offers dedicated AI compute at an all-inclusive rate up to 27% lower than comparable hyperscaler configurations, including storage, support and data egressThink Grid launches with NVIDIA PRO 6000 Blackwell accelerators and Think’s ILM orchestration platform, with support for additional silicon architectures planned

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, Aug. 31, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Think, the AI infrastructure company building for the Age of Efficiency, today announced Think Grid, a new global heterogeneous AI compute service giving enterprises, governments and AI-native organisations access to dedicated, high-performance AI compute without the capital expenditure or operational complexity traditionally associated with deploying and managing dedicated AI infrastructure.

Hosted in a Tier III facility in Riyadh, Think Grid makes the performance and efficiency of Think Fabric available as dedicated capacity through a simple monthly subscription. Alongside Think Fabric’s deployable infrastructure model, Grid gives organisations a choice in how they access Think’s technology: deploy it within their own infrastructure or consume it as a fully managed, hosted service with no upfront capital investment.

At launch, each Think Grid SuperNode combines four NVIDIA PRO 6000 Blackwell accelerators with 384GB of total VRAM, alongside Think’s proprietary ILM orchestration software, high-speed networking, storage, cooling, support and maintenance. ILM pools GPU memory into a unified memory space and orchestrates workloads across available compute, allowing multiple models to share the same infrastructure rather than leaving individual accelerators underutilised.

In production testing, ILM-managed nodes run multiple production models on hardware that conventional deployments dedicate to one, while Think’s bare-metal architecture delivers faster time to first token and faster tokens per second while parallelizing training, compared to containerised equivalents.

Unlike traditional cloud infrastructure, where customers typically rent virtualised compute capacity and pay separately for services such as storage, data egress and support, Think Grid provides an entire dedicated bare-metal node for an all-inclusive cost, with no capital outlay or egress charges.

Think Grid is already available to government and enterprise customers in Saudi Arabia, with infrastructure hosted in Riyadh, and is being rolled out globally. For Saudi customers, the Riyadh deployment enables organisations to run AI workloads while keeping their data within the Kingdom, with Think Grid managing the underlying hardware, cooling, maintenance and infrastructure operations.

Analysis of published August 2026 hyperscaler pricing shows Think Grid’s all-inclusive monthly rate is up to 27% lower than comparable dedicated Blackwell AI compute configurations, before accounting for storage, data egress and support charges that are typically billed separately.

“For too long, organisations have effectively had two choices when they need serious AI compute: make a significant capital investment in infrastructure of their own, or rent capacity from a hyperscaler and accept the complexity and variable costs that come with it,” said Ahmed AlSharif, Founder and CEO of Think. “Think Grid creates another option. By providing the Think Fabric as a service, we’re giving customers dedicated, state-of-the-art AI compute, with the software, hardware and operations bonded together under one predictable monthly rate.”

At the heart of Think Grid is Think Fabric, Think’s unified AI infrastructure platform, which combines its SuperNode-class hardware and ILM orchestration technology. While Think Fabric enables organisations to deploy and operate Think infrastructure directly, Think Grid provides the technology as hosted capacity, removing the need for customers to build or manage the underlying physical infrastructure themselves.

Think Grid can support production inference, pre-training, post-training, AI agents and voice applications, and multi-model workloads.

“The economics of AI infrastructure need to become much simpler,” said Ammar Enaya, Co-Founder and COO of Think. “Customers shouldn’t need to piece together compute, storage, networking, orchestration, and support and then try to predict what the final bill will look like. With Think Grid, we’ve packaged the infrastructure required to run production AI into a single service, with a clear cost and dedicated capacity.”

Think Grid is initially available to organisations in Saudi Arabia on a monthly rolling basis, with annual pricing options also available. Think is now expanding Grid availability into additional markets, with organisations globally able to register their interest at think-ai.com/grid.

About Think
Think is a Saudi AI infrastructure company building the engine room for the age of efficiency. Its unified approach brings together intelligent software and high-performance hardware to make AI compute more efficient, accessible and economically sustainable.

Think’s technology addresses the fundamental bottlenecks limiting AI infrastructure today, including GPU utilisation, memory, cooling, power and cost. Through its Think Fabric infrastructure platform and Think Grid compute service, Think enables enterprises, governments and AI-native organisations to deploy high-performance AI with greater efficiency, flexibility and control.

Founded by Ahmed AlSharif, a technology leader whose experience spans Meta, PlayStation, and EA, and enterprise technology veteran Ammar Enaya, formerly of Cisco, Aruba, and HPE, Think is headquartered in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Find out more at www.think-ai.com and https://www.linkedin.com/company/think-ai-labs/

 

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Dingdong to Report Third Quarter 2026 Financial Results on November 12, 2026

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SHANGHAI, Nov. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Dingdong (Cayman) Limited (“Dingdong” or the “Company”) (NYSE: DDL), a leading fresh grocery e-commerce company in China, with advanced supply chain capabilities, today announced that it will report its unaudited financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2026, before U.S. markets open on November 12, 2026.

About Dingdong (Cayman) Limited

Dingdong is the leading fresh grocery e-commerce company in mainland China, with sustainable long-term growth. The Company directly provides users and households with fresh groceries, prepared food, and other food products through delivering a convenient and excellent shopping experience supported by an extensive self-operated frontline fulfillment grid. Leveraging its deep insights into consumers’ evolving needs and its strong food innovation capabilities, Dingdong has successfully launched a series of private label products spanning a variety of food categories. Many of Dingdong’s private label products are produced at its own production plants, allowing it to more efficiently produce and offer safe and high-quality food products. Dingdong aims to be the first choice for fresh and food shopping.

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Sanya hosts side event of the 7th Symposium on Global Maritime Cooperation and Ocean Governance

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Report on Southeast Asian Youth Perceptions of Maritime Issues released

BEIJING, Nov. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — A side event of the 7th Symposium on Global Maritime Cooperation and Ocean Governance was held at China Media Group (CMG) Sanya Studio on November 8. More than 10 Chinese and international participants discussed how to put into practice the Agreement under the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea on the Conservation and Sustainable Use of Marine Biological Diversity of Areas beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ Agreement), and how to communicate ideas about ocean conservation to audiences worldwide.

Experts at the event described the BBNJ Agreement, which entered into force in January this year, as a landmark victory for multilateralism in global ocean governance. They said it charts a course for all parties to work together to protect marine biodiversity.

Jiao Nianzhi, an academician of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, described marine biodiversity as a toolbox for humanity, saying that protecting it means safeguarding humanity’s future. Aileen Tan, chairperson of the Sub-Commission for the Western Pacific of UNESCO’s Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission, said the BBNJ Agreement gives the ocean “breathing space” and stressed the need for scientists from different countries to work together on ocean conservation. She cited Malaysia-China cooperation in marine scientific research as a good example and expressed hope that China would play a greater leadership role. Ronán Long, director of the WMU-Sasakawa Global Ocean Institute at the World Maritime University in Sweden, said China’s strong data capabilities could help accelerate the implementation of the Agreement’s provisions on sharing non-monetary benefits arising from marine genetic resources.

Participants also highlighted China’s efforts and achievements in promoting maritime cooperation and advancing marine ecological restoration, among other areas. The side event was jointly hosted by CMG’s Chinese Language Programming Center, the Huayang Center for Maritime Cooperation and Ocean Governance, the National Institute for South China Sea Studies and other organizations.

During the symposium, CMG’s Chinese Language Programming Center and CMG Institute jointly released the Report on Southeast Asian Youth Perceptions of Maritime Issues. The report presents the concerns and expectations of young people in Southeast Asian countries, including Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore and Thailand, regarding ocean-related issues.

The report finds that Southeast Asian youth have a positive outlook on maritime cooperation with China. Nearly 80 percent of respondents are willing to take part in China-ASEAN youth exchanges on ocean-related issues. The report also notes that Southeast Asian youth are concerned about broader issues of ocean governance and look to China to shoulder greater responsibilities and play a larger role in global ocean governance.

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Why Brisbane Airport selected LG for its landmark digital infrastructure upgrade

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Australia’s third-largest airport now runs passenger information across 950 LG displays monitored centrally via LG SuperSign CMS

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Brisbane Airport manages approximately 950 LG commercial displays from a single platform LG SuperSign CMS deployed on-premise to meet strict security and operational controls for critical infrastructureLG SuperSign CMS offers leadership, operations and ICT team remote visibility and control of entire display fleetLG’s embedded System-on-Chip allows real-time flight information (FIDS), gate information, wayfinding and operational messaging to be directly pushed to display screens without external media playersBrisbane Airport’s transition to LG’s SuperSign CMS has driven down operational costs significantlyDeployed in partnership with Australian integrator Programmed, this digital overhaul forms a key part of Brisbane Airport’s ongoing $5 billion Future BNE transformation

SYDNEY, Nov. 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — LG Electronics (LG) has partnered with Brisbane Airport Corporation (BAC), replacing a previously fragmented digital signage system with a modern network of approximately 950 LG commercial displays centrally managed by LG SuperSign CMS. Covering the domestic and international terminals, baggage handling areas, and car parks, these LG screens deliver real-time flight information displays (FIDS), gate information, passenger wayfinding, and operational communications reliably across a 24/7 environment.

As Australia’s third largest airport preparing for a forecast surge in passenger numbers ahead of the major event in 2032, Brisbane Airport needed to replace an increasingly unreliable, ageing network with a simplified, scalable solution that its lean ICT team could operate day-to-day.

“The reliability of the displays is essential. Without them working, people are lost — quite literally,” says Michael Kerr, Integrated Operations Manager at BAC.

To address these critical demands, LG worked alongside local integrator Programmed to deploy a centralised digital signage network driven by LG SuperSign CMS. The platform provides ICT and operations teams with comprehensive visibility across the entire display fleet remotely, replacing an otherwise manual process of physical, daily check-ups.

“LG SuperSign has been a game changer for my team. We just don’t have the arms and legs to go around and check those 950 screens on a daily basis. The monitoring capabilities really give us that eyes-on view of what’s across our infrastructure,” says Anthony Tully-Smith, ICT Applications Manager at BAC.

One system, diverse displays

BAC’s new estate involves a range of LG display solutions tailored to specific passenger zones. This includes:

43- and 49-inch LG commercial panelsLG Ultra Stretch displays in totemsLG 49XE-series high-brightness outdoor displays110-inch LG UM5K indoor screensA 136-inch LG LAPA-series All-in-One LED in international arrivals

With LG’s embedded System-on-Chip (SoC) platform and internal web page player, real-time flight information and content now play directly on the screens. This removes the need for external media players, simplifying the network architecture.

“We’ve taken what was a fragmented digital signage system, not very visible to management, now to an integrated modern solution with centralised management and health visibility,” says Graham Wands, Business Development Manager at Programmed. “LG SuperSign enables us to take a proactive stance and make sure that the FIDS and other signage are highly available and always visible to passengers.”

Built for critical infrastructure

As a privately owned critical infrastructure operator, BAC needed full control of its content. LG SuperSign CMS is deployed on-premise to meet the airport’s security and operational-control requirements. LG’s device hardening helps reduce the risk of unauthorised content, such as USB sideloading.

The project also supports the airport’s ESG goals; LG UH series screens carry Carbon Trust footprint-reduction certification, LG offers a free e-waste program, and power consumption can be monitored and optimised from LG SuperSign CMS.

“At an airport, a screen is only as useful as the information on it, and how quickly someone knows when it stops working. Brisbane Airport shows what happens when displays and management software are planned together as operational infrastructure, with a local integrator who knows the site. We’re grateful to Brisbane Airport and Programmed for the partnership, and we look forward to supporting the airport as it grows,” says Chris Wilson, Sales General Manager – Information Display at LG Electronics Australia.

Looking ahead

BAC sees LG as a long-term partner as it progresses its $5 billion Future BNE transformation, paving the way for the expansion of Terminal 3 and more LED and messaging capabilities ahead of the 2032 games. By transitioning from a fragmented legacy setup, BAC has unlocked a foundation built for long-term operational efficiency.

“For me, managing an ageing infrastructure before we moved to the new LG digital displays was costing us quite a lot from a maintenance and an ongoing perspective,” says Tully-Smith, “The move to the new LG SuperSign, but also the new LG screens, has driven down my operational cost significantly across the airport.”

This newfound efficiency has helped BAC focus on what’s most critical – passenger experience.

“It’s important for us to have a partner like LG. The innovation and the fresh thought that team brings has really helped me accelerate the digital experience across all of our terminals,” says Tully-Smith.

Read the full case study: LG Displays and SuperSign CMS power Brisbane Airport’s digital transformation

LG SuperSign CMS is purchased separately.

About LG Electronics
LG Electronics is focused on developing new innovations across information displays. We are committed to providing commercial electronic products that help businesses perform better. We offer a wide range of products, including information displays, digital signage for advertising, commercial system air conditioners, VRF systems and tailored solutions for different vertical markets.

About Brisbane Airport Corporation
Brisbane Airport Corporation (BAC), the operator of Brisbane Airport (BNE), is a private, unlisted Queensland company that proudly takes on the challenge of connecting Australia to the world. BAC’s passion and perseverance have cemented BNE as Queensland’s most important gateway, a leading hub for Australia, and an award-winning source of pride for its communities.

About Programmed
Programmed is a leading provider of Facility Management, Maintenance, and Staffing solutions across Australia and New Zealand. Programmed employs over 32,000 people every year across a broad range of industries and partners with more than 10,000 customers, small and large.

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