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Redspin Recognizes Phoenix Air Group for Achieving Perfect 110 Score in CMMC’s Joint Surveillance Voluntary Assessment Program

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Pioneering Aviation Company Demonstrates Proactive Commitment to Forthcoming CMMC Requirements

NASHVILLE, Tenn., Feb. 28, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Redspin, a division of cybersecurity and managed cloud services firm Clearwater, and the leader in Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) services for the defense industrial base (DIB), today announced the successful completion of the Joint Surveillance Voluntary Assessment (JSVA) by its client, Phoenix Air Group, Inc. (Phoenix Air). Phoenix Air is a pioneering aviation company operating around the world for commercial and government clients providing passenger, cargo, and air ambulance transportation services. The JSVA, conducted by Redspin, jointly with the Defense Industrial Base Cybersecurity Assessment Center (DIBCAC), concluded with a flawless score of 110, earning Phoenix Air a DIBCAC High certificate, which is expected to convert to a CMMC Level 2 certification once the rule is effective.

“Completing a JSVA is a significant milestone for any company, offering an early opportunity to showcase compliance with NIST 800-171 r2, required by the current DFARS 252.204-7012 standard, and to establish competitive differentiation over non-compliant contractors once the CMMC rule is finalized.”

The JSVA, an early adopter evaluation option preceding the finalization of CMMC rulemaking, allows organizations that have DoD contracts to undergo voluntary assessments conducted jointly by Authorized CMMC 3rd Party Assessment Organizations (C3PAOs), such as Redspin, and the DIBCAC. The JSVA Program is available until the DoD finalizes its CMMC rulemaking which is expected later this year.

The JSVA is a critical step in Phoenix Air’s strategy in demonstrating that as a DIB contractor, it has the cybersecurity maturity required to be a trusted partner to the DoD. Redspin, leveraging its proficiency in conducting comprehensive JSVAs that align with anticipated CMMC requirements, meticulously evaluated Phoenix Air’s implementation of NIST 800-171 r2 across various domains, including technical, physical, and administrative elements.

The completion of the JSVA with a 110 score and no plan of action and milestones (POA&Ms) positions Phoenix Air for early CMMC certification and exemplifies its leadership in both technology and security. Dent Thompson, Senior Vice President and Chief Operations Officer of Phoenix Air expressed pride in the company’s dedication to safeguarding sensitive information, saying, “This achievement underscores our unwavering commitment to protecting Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) and reinforces our readiness to meet evolving regulatory requirements head-on.”

During its November 2023 Town Hall meeting, the Cyber Accreditation Body (The Cyber AB) reported that out of the 150 companies that applied for a JSVA, only 22 have completed the process up to that point. Of note, Redspin has conducted 10 of the fully completed 22 assessments.

“Completing a JSVA is a significant milestone for any company, offering an early opportunity to showcase compliance with NIST 800-171 r2, required by the current DFARS 252.204-7012 standard, and to establish competitive differentiation over non-compliant contractors once the CMMC rule is finalized,” said Brian McManamon, President of Redspin. “Phoenix Air Group is a trailblazer in cybersecurity readiness. It’s crucial for organizations not to wait to comply with CMMC. Rather they should actively pursue a JSVA or partner with a C3PAO to start their CMMC journey. By doing so, companies can position themselves as trustworthy partners in the defense supply chain, safeguarding sensitive data and minimizing cybersecurity risks.”

About Phoenix Air Group, Inc

Phoenix Air Group, Inc. is a leading provider of aviation services, offering a comprehensive range of solutions including air ambulance, charter, and aircraft maintenance. Recognized for deploying highly modified aircraft equipped with advanced combat training systems providing realistic threat training to the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD), foreign militaries, the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), and other international partners. With a focus on safety, reliability, and excellence, Phoenix Air Group delivers unparalleled service to clients worldwide.

Phoenix Air’s military contracting division is a world leader in providing real-time threat training to military fighter aircraft, warships, and air surveillance units. Phoenix Air Serves as a prime contractor to the U.S. Navy and NATO and offers specialized services such as electronic attack, target towing, radar/communications jamming, and range surveillance.

About Redspin

Redspin, a division of Clearwater, specializes in enhancing the cyber readiness and resilience of federal and Defense Industrial Base (DIB) organizations. As the first Authorized CMMC Third Party Assessment Organization (C3PAO), Redspin provides expert guidance to organizations seeking to minimize cyber risks and protect sensitive information. Its parent company Clearwater provides defense contractors with managed cloud and managed security services that enable them to meet and comply with CMMC requirements.

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Alyssa Martin, Redspin, a Division of Clearwater, 703-218-3555, redspin@w2comm.com, www.redspin.com

Jamie Abernathy, Phoenix Air Group, Inc., 770-387-2000, jamie@phoenixair.com, https://phoenixair.com/

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Bringing Local AI Home: UGREEN Introduces Privacy-First HomeAgent for Smarter Living

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BERLIN, Sept. 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — UGREEN, a leading global consumer technology brand, announced two new product lineups at a European launch event. The unveiling of the UGREENHomeAgent series of agentic local AI hubs and a new MagFlow lineup marks UGREEN’s next stage of growth. Building on its established presence in digital accessories and smart storage, the company is now dedicated to a broader spectrum of intelligent consumer electronics designed to enhance everyday life.

UGREEN HomeAgent: Agentic Local AI Hub for Homes

At the center of UGREEN’s broader intelligent consumer electronics vision is UGREEN HomeAgent, a groundbreaking Agentic AI Local Hub unifying local storage, computing, and control into one device. It connects a growing ecosystem of UGREEN AIoT devices, including security cameras, smart speakers, and smart photo frames, as well as third-party devices.

UGOS Pro is UGREEN’s in-house operating system built on a Linux architecture, offering professional storage management, robust data security, easy backup and sync, and extensive expandability.

UGREEN HomeAgent is powered by the all-new UGOS Pro, combining NAS-grade storage and data management with integrated home security features, smart home capabilities, and natural voice interaction to deliver a more complete all-in-one experience.

Traditional surveillance cameras usually only document bad news, and their footage is constantly overwritten, so the moments truly worth keeping quietly disappear. That’s why UGREEN set out to redefine the home camera system, not as a surveillance tool, but as a camera for life.

“HomeAgent proactively recognizes moments that are truly worth remembering and organizes them into a personalized daily briefing for every family. Moments that might otherwise be forgotten can return. We want to help families preserve the precious time they spend together.” – Samuel Zhang, CEO of UGREEN

As an agentic local AI hub integrating on-device intelligence, local storage, AI computing and smart-home control, HomeAgent serves as the AI brain of the connected home. Designed to keep data private and local, it enables intelligent file management, proactive home monitoring, voice-driven automation and unified device control. The ecosystem includes the HomeAgent HA100 and HA100 Pro, the NVIDIA® Jetson Thor™-powered MasterAgent MA100, SynCare smart cameras, the UGREEN Smart Speaker for Uliya, and UGREEN Gallery smart frames, while remaining compatible with third-party Matter-enabled devices. Together, they deliver a private, expandable AI platform that helps users preserve memories, monitor their homes and coordinate devices through natural, context-aware interactions.

MagFlow Pro: Active Heat Dissipation and Sustained Fast Charging

Announced alongside HomeAgent, MagFlow Powerbank is the world’s first liquid-cooled Qi2 25W magnetic power bank, featuring CryoPulse™ micro-pump liquid cooling, active heat dissipation and sustained fast charging.

The launch complements UGREEN’s strong range of charging options, outlining the brand’s commitment to true-rated performance and flagship-quality power.

Availability Timeline

Pre-orders for the UGREEN HomeAgent HA100, HA100 Pro and UGREEN MasterAgent MA100 opened on September 4, 2026, via the UGREEN AIoT Official Store, and remain available until the official Kickstarter crowdfunding campaign launches on October 27, 2026. Other AIoT accessories will be introduced as part of the Kickstarter campaign beginning on October 27. During the pre-order period, customers can place a deposit starting at $50 to reserve the UGREEN HomeAgent HA100, HA100 Pro or UGREEN MasterAgent MA100 and secure 50% off with the Super Early Bird discount.

About UGREEN

UGREEN is a leading global tech brand creating innovative products that make everyday life smarter, easier, and more connected. From smart charging and productivity to smart storage and AIoT, UGREEN designs technology around the needs of modern life.

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HKC and KOORUI Receive Dual Honors at the 2026 Global Product Technology Innovation Awards

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HKC receives the Advanced Display Technology Brand Award, while KOORUI is honored with the Innovative Monitor Brand Award during IFA 2026.

BERLIN, Sept. 5, 2026 /CNW/ — HKC and its consumer display brand KOORUI received two distinctions at the 2026 Global Product Technology Innovation Awards, presented in Berlin during IFA 2026.

HKC received the Advanced Display Technology Brand Award, recognizing its continued commitment to display technology and integrated display solutions. KOORUI received the Innovative Monitor Brand Award, highlighting the brand’s ongoing efforts in monitor innovation and user experience.

According to the organizer, the Global Product Technology Innovation Awards were established by IDG in 2014 to recognize outstanding brands and products across the global consumer electronics and home appliance industries. Presented annually in Berlin during IFA, the awards highlight notable achievements in technology and product innovation for audiences across Europe and global markets.

As display technologies and applications continue to evolve, users increasingly expect products that combine strong performance, high quality and meaningful visual experiences. With more than 20 years of focus on display technology, HKC has developed into a global provider of integrated display solutions. KOORUI builds on this technological foundation to bring innovative monitor products to a broader range of consumers and usage scenarios.

“We are honored to receive these two awards,” said a representative of HKC Group. “They recognize HKC’s long-term commitment to display technology and KOORUI’s continued focus on product innovation. We will keep developing advanced display solutions that respond to evolving user needs and create high-quality visual experiences worldwide.”

The two honors mark another milestone for HKC and KOORUI as they continue advancing display technologies, improving product experiences and strengthening engagement with global partners and consumers.

About HKC

HKC has focused on the display industry for more than 20 years and provides integrated display solutions for global markets and diverse applications.

About KOORUI

KOORUI is HKC’s consumer display brand, creating innovative monitor products and visual experiences for users worldwide.

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ATTACK SHARK Announces Strategic Partnership with Cloud9 Esports’ League of Legends Team

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NEW YORK, Sept. 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — High-performance gaming peripheral brand ATTACK SHARK today announced a partnership with leading esports organization Cloud9 Esports. Focused on Cloud9’s League of Legends team, the collaboration will showcase professional gaming insights, esports culture, and competitive gear content across digital, social media, and e-commerce channels.

A Championship Legacy in North American Esports

Founded in 2013, Cloud9 Kia has grown into one of North America’s most iconic esports organizations. Originally established through League of Legends, it has built a global reputation through competitive success, including 6 League Championship Series (LCS) titles, 10 World Championship appearances, the 2018 ELEAGUE Major Boston title, the inaugural Overwatch League championship, and a Rocket League World Championship. Cloud9 Kia remains one of North America’s most influential League of Legends teams.

Deep Collaboration: From Pro Scenes to Player Communities

The partnership will center on professional player training, competitive performance, and player-focused content. ATTACK SHARK will equip the Cloud9 League of Legends team with its latest gaming peripherals to support daily training and competitive preparation.

By combining Cloud9’s professional competitive expertise with ATTACK SHARK’s focus on hardware innovation, the partnership aims to explore the increasing demands placed on gaming equipment in high-level esports environments. Trusted by over 10 million players worldwide, ATTACK SHARK translates professional esports insights into accessible, high-performance gaming peripherals for competitive gamers. 

“At Cloud9 Kia, we believe gaming can unlock the best in everyone. ATTACK SHARK is on a mission to make high-performance mice and keyboards accessible to all gamers, and that’s the same idea from two directions. I’m proud to have them alongside Cloud9 Kia, and excited for all of the amazing peripherals this partnership will put into our fan’s hands,” said Jonathan Tran, President of Cloud9.

“Partnering with Cloud9 Kia is a significant milestone for ATTACK SHARK,” said Gavin Cheng, CEO and Co-Founder of ATTACK SHARK. “Their competitive spirit, professionalism, and relentless pursuit of excellence closely align with the values that have guided ATTACK SHARK from the beginning. This collaboration creates an opportunity to learn from professional competition and share those insights with players around the world.”

The partnership represents a deeper investment by ATTACK SHARK in the global esports ecosystem. Together, ATTACK SHARK and Cloud9 Kia will continue creating new experiences for competitive players and gaming communities worldwide.

For more information, visit https://attackshark.com/ or connect with the brand on social media and Discord.

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