TAIPEI, Oct. 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — As the European Union’s Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) enters its implementation phase, cybersecurity compliance is becoming an increasingly important requirement for industrial equipment and Edge AI products entering global markets. Advantech (TWSE: 2395), a global leader in IoT intelligent systems and embedded platforms, announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with DEKRA, a trusted global expert in testing, inspection, and certification with more than 100 years of expertise. By combining the expertise in industrial computing, cybersecurity testing, and global certification, the partnership aims to help end customers and system integrators address cybersecurity requirements from the product design stage, accelerate compliance with EU CRA requirements and international standards such as IEC 62443, reduce compliance risks, and shorten time to market.

Miller Chang, President of Advantech’s Embedded Sector, said at the MOU signing ceremony: “As Edge AI continues to advance rapidly, compliance is evolving from a certification procedure before product launch into a critical consideration that customers need to address from the early stages of product design. By combining Advantech’s expertise in industrial computing and Edge AI with DEKRA’s global certification expertise, we aim to enable customers identify regulatory requirements earlier, reduce compliance risks, and shorten time to market, enabling trusted Edge AI innovations to reach global markets more efficiently.”

Stan Zurkiewicz, CEO of DEKRA, said: “Digital trust is essential for industrial innovation to succeed in global markets. As AI and connected technologies become integral to manufacturing, energy and transportation, companies need verifiable evidence of safety and cybersecurity to build confidence in new technologies. Our collaboration with Advantech combines its industry experience with DEKRA’s third-party independent testing and certification expertise. DEKRA’s role is to provide independent assurance, helping companies navigate evolving international requirements and build trust in new technologies.”

Addressing Cybersecurity Compliance from the Design Stage to Reduce Development Costs and Market Access Risks

Advantech and DEKRA are bringing testing and compliance expertise into the early stages of product development, helping customers identify regulatory and technical requirements across different markets from the design stage, plan certification pathways in advance, and identify and address potential cybersecurity gaps throughout development. The collaboration covers technical and feasibility assessments, documentation review, certification preparation, vulnerability management, and secure development support. This approach helps customers reduce the time and costs associated with late-stage design changes while establishing a comprehensive compliance process from product concept and design development to testing, certification, and market deployment.

First Milestone: Industrial Edge System Meet IEC 62443-4-2 SL2 Requirements

As an initial outcome of the collaboration, Advantech’s AFE-E630 industrial edge system has passed an independent assessment by DEKRA and received an Attestation of Conformity (AoC). Designed for commercial and industrial energy storage management applications, the AFE-E630 security functions meet IEC 62443-4-2 SL2 requirements within the assessed scope. This provides a verified basis for product cybersecurity in these applications and a reference for customers’ subsequent product integration and system-level compliance assessments.

Extending Collaboration to Edge AI, Semiconductors, Robotics, Energy, and Transportation to Strengthen Cyber Resilience and Expand into Global Markets

Beyond established industrial applications, Advantech and DEKRA plan to extend the collaboration to emerging technology areas, including AI-enabled industrial systems, semiconductor manufacturing, robotics, drones, other mission-critical unmanned systems, as well as energy site equipment and transportation management, to accelerate global market access. As Edge AI becomes increasingly integrated with physical devices, product safety, functional safety, and cybersecurity requirements are becoming increasingly interconnected. Advantech and DEKRA will combine Advantech’s edge computing platforms and industry application knowledge with DEKRA’s expertise in cybersecurity, testing, and functional safety to enhance the safety and trustworthiness of next-generation intelligent devices.

As cybersecurity regulations continue to evolve across global markets, Advantech and DEKRA will continue to combine their respective expertise to help customers address compliance requirements across different markets more efficiently, reduce risks associated with global deployment, and accelerate time to market, further supporting the expansion of Edge AI and intelligent industrial applications into global markets.

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About Advantech

Advantech is a global leader in IoT intelligent systems and embedded platforms, with the corporate vision of “Enabling an Intelligent Planet.” To embrace the trends of edge computing and artificial intelligence, Advantech fully deploys its sector-driven strategy and focus on Edge Computing and Edge AI, targeting five key markets: Edge Intelligence Systems, Manufacturing, Energy and Utilities, iHealthcare, and iCity Services & iRetail. In the meantime, Advantech is enhancing its global presence and core competitiveness by integrating its Edge Computing hardware platform, the WISE-IoT software platform, and sector-specific Edge AI solutions with domain expertise. The integration will form an “Orchestration” model for seamless industrial chain connections, benefiting both our partners and clients. Advantech is also working with business partners to co-create business ecosystems that accelerate the goal of industrial intelligence.

About DEKRA

For more than 100 years, DEKRA has been a trusted name in safety. Founded in 1925 with the original goal of improving road safety through vehicle inspections, DEKRA has grown to become the world’s largest independent, non-listed expert organization in the field of testing, inspection, and certification. Today, as a global partner, the company supports its customers with comprehensive services and solutions to drive safety and sustainability forward. In 2025, DEKRA generated revenue of 4.4 billion euros. More than 48,000 employees are providing qualified and independent expert services in approximately 60 countries across five continents. DEKRA holds a Platinum rating from EcoVadis, placing it among the top 1% of the world’s most sustainable companies.

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IRVING, Texas, Oct. 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — NUU, a leader in mobile technology, today announced the launch of the NUU N10 Plus, a simple and reliable smartphone designed to deliver the features that matter most for everyday use, with reliable connectivity across compatible networks in the U.S. and beyond borders.

Designed for budget-conscious consumers and families, the N10 Plus runs Android 16 for a modern, easy-to-use smartphone experience. Its 6.6-inch HD+ display with a smooth 90Hz refresh rate makes browsing, streaming and everyday apps feel fluid, while a 5,000mAh battery provides dependable power throughout the day.

With a 50MP main camera, Pro Photo Mode, NFC, Dual SIM support and expandable storage, the N10 Plus brings together practical features without unnecessary complexity.

Feature Highlights

6.6-inch HD+ Display with smooth 90Hz refresh rateAndroid 1650MP Main Camera5MP Front CameraPro Photo Mode5,000mAh BatteryDual SIMExpandable Storage up to 512GBNFC for convenient tap-to-payMonochrome Design with a clean, modern look

“The N10 Plus reflects what NUU has always believed: a great smartphone experience doesn’t have to come with a premium price,” said Danny Sit, CEO of NUU. “We’ve focused on the features people use every day, reliable performance, a great display, capable cameras, long-lasting battery life and connectivity. 

Availability and Pricing

The NUU N10 Plus is available beginning October 15, 2026, through the NUU online store and Amazon for $169.99. Each N10 Plus includes a complimentary tempered glass screen protector.

About NUU

Headquartered in Irving, TX, NUU is a global leader in the development and manufacturing of high-quality, affordable mobile devices. With a mission to bridge the gap between technology and accessibility, NUU continues to deliver cutting-edge smartphones that cater to the needs of consumers worldwide. For more information, visit www.nuumobile.com.

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CHONGQING, China, Oct. 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — On October 15, 2026, HiTHIUM, a leading global energy storage technology company, held the “HiTHIUM 200GWh Shipment Milestone Ceremony” at its Chongqing manufacturing base. In just a year, the company’s cumulative shipments advanced from surpassing 100GWh in August 2025 to reaching 200GWh, setting a new benchmark for scale and quality in energy storage. With a continuously accelerating growth trajectory, HiTHIUM is advancing rapidly in large-scale manufacturing, full-chain collaboration, and global delivery. This leap underscores the global market’s strong recognition of its full-scenario integrated energy storage solutions.

Surpassing Another 100GWh: Advancing Scale and Capabilities in Tandem

Since shipments began at the end of 2021, HiTHIUM has built three core strengths: cost leadership, excellent service, and safety and reliability. Its cumulative shipments have surpassed both 100GWh and 200GWh, while its global ranking has risen from fifth in 2023 to third in 2024 and further to Global Top 2 in 2025 and H1 2026. This growth demonstrates HiTHIUM’s strengthening capabilities across long-duration energy storage (LDES), end-to-end integration, lighthouse-factory-enabled manufacturing, and global delivery and service.

LDES for the Long Term: Strengthening Competitiveness through Innovation, Systems, and Responsibility

At the ceremony, Jason Wang, HiTHIUM Co-founder and CEO, said that surpassing 200GWh marks a new starting point for HiTHIUM’s high-quality global development. HiTHIUM is pursuing its ambition to become the world’s leading energy storage brand through technology innovation, integrated development, and global expansion. As a strategic hub, HiTHIUM’s Chongqing manufacturing base—the world’s first energy storage battery lighthouse factory—deepens supply-chain collaboration and enables the high-quality delivery of products at scale, supporting the development of the new energy storage industry.

Looking ahead, Jason said the energy storage industry is no longer defined by competition between individual products, but by the strength of integrated capabilities across the entire value chain. HiTHIUM will continue to strengthen its competitiveness across three dimensions: innovation, systems, and responsibility.

On innovation, HiTHIUM remains focused on energy storage and its LDES strategy, accelerating global deployment of its first kAh-class integrated LDES solution and building full-scenario solutions from cells to the grid, making “New energy + LDES” a reliable anchor for the new power system. On systems, HiTHIUM implements its “strength at home and abroad are mutually reinforcing” globalization strategy, led by Xiamen HQ and backed by its Chongqing manufacturing base and overseas localization, driving end-to-end integration across technology, products, supply chain, and delivery and strengthening global resource allocation and project delivery. On responsibility, HiTHIUM is committed to the long term: promoting value-chain collaboration through localized operations, fostering new quality productive forces, and contributing to the sustainable development of its business, the industry, and local communities.

“This milestone was not just about growth—it was about scaling end-to-end capabilities,” said Jason Wang. Moving forward, HiTHIUM will advance LDES technology, upgrade its lighthouse factory smart manufacturing system, strengthen global delivery, and drive shipments toward the next 100GWh in support of the global green energy transition.

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