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Tuya Smart Again Recognized in Gartner’s “Hype Cycle for Smart City and Sustainability in China, 2024”

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NEW YORK, Aug. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Tuya Smart (NYSE: TUYA, HKEX: 2391), the leading global cloud platform service provider, has been selected for Gartner’s prestigious “Hype Cycle for Smart City and Sustainability in China, 2024″ for the third consecutive year. This recognition highlights the maturity and potential of smart city and sustainable development technologies, as well as their significant market impact.

Eva Na, Vice President of Marketing and Strategic Cooperation, and CMO of Tuya Smart, expressed her delight at this achievement. “This accolade not only validates our technological prowess and industry influence, but also affirms our commitment to advancing smart city construction in China. As we navigate the complexities of technological progress, Tuya will continue to lead the way in addressing weaknesses in smart city infrastructure, bolstering AI and cloud computing capabilities, and introducing innovative solutions that propel cities towards a greener, smarter future.”

Empowering the Transformation Towards Future Smart Living

Gartner’s “Hype Cycle for Smart City and Sustainability in China, 2024″ report underscores the pivotal role of IoT, generative AI, data center networks, and cloud platforms as the cornerstone of smart city development. These technologies empower cities to streamline resource and service management, adeptly tackle intricate urban challenges, and ultimately, foster a transformed urban environment that significantly enhances the quality of life for its inhabitants.

At the forefront of this transformation, Tuya remains steadfast in its commitment to pioneering innovative solutions tailored for diverse urban settings. From traffic optimization to smart streetlights, community enhancements, office automation, and supermarket efficiency, Tuya’s solutions have been seamlessly integrated into these scenarios, revolutionizing urban management and service delivery. As a result, the company has significantly contributed to the improvement of people’s quality of life, setting the pace for the future of smart cities.

For instance, Tuya enables developers to craft smart streetlight solutions that encompass intelligent control, centralized management, automation, energy conservation,  comprehensive data monitoring, and efficient operation and maintenance, elevating the management standards of lighting facilities. Through the intuitive energy consumption dashboard, users can instantly grasp the energy usage of streetlights, ensuring reliable data support and bolstering the energy-saving effectiveness of these vital urban infrastructures. Furthermore, Tuya’s smart lighting strategy intelligently adapts to varying traffic patterns, automatically adjusting light intensity to cater to the needs of vehicles and pedestrians, thereby providing a more comfortable and energy-efficient lighting experience.

Complementing streetlight advancements, smart communities are emerging as a cornerstone in the smart city landscape. Leveraging the cloud developer platform, Tuya facilitates a seamless smart upgrade across diverse scenarios within communities, encompassing smart homes, parking lots, access control, and elevator management. This comprehensive approach ensures a seamless transition from individual home intelligence to an overarching smart community, enhancing property management and fostering innovation in real estate development.

As a pioneer in the smart industry, Tuya plays a pivotal role in the construction of smart cities. Harnessing the formidable momentum of cutting-edge technology, Tuya relentlessly propels cities towards unprecedented levels of efficiency and intelligence. This relentless pursuit not only fosters a quantum leap in urban development but also significantly elevates the quality of life for residents, marking a dual triumph for the future of smart cities. 

Empowering with Smart Energy Solutions, to Shape the Blueprint for Sustainable Development

Since the adoption of the United Nations’ 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development in 2015, nations and businesses worldwide have embraced the challenge of addressing climate change and environmental degradation, actively engaging in conservation efforts and advancing towards sustainable development. In this global pursuit, low-carbon and energy-efficient practices have emerged as paramount priorities across industries.

Recognizing this imperative, Tuya has been at the forefront of innovation, leveraging emerging technologies like AI and cloud computing to devise groundbreaking solutions that enable enterprises in their energy conservation and emission reduction endeavors. In the energy sector, Tuya’s building energy management system stands as a testament to this commitment. By establishing carbon emission models and offering tailored energy-saving strategies, this system enables customers to optimize the energy efficiency of their buildings, thereby reducing operational costs and contributing to a greener future.

In the realm of household energy, Tuya has crafted a home energy management system that revolutionizes energy monitoring for households. This system offers a seamless visualization of energy info encompassing lighting, storage, charging, and consumption, significantly minimizing energy waste and household expenses. Currently, Tuya’s home energy management systems have garnered widespread adoption across markets in Europe and Southeast Asia, yielding remarkable outcomes. Notably, in Singapore, Tuya-enabled energy-saving kits have demonstrated an average energy savings of 25%, with exceptional households achieving a stunning 54% reduction in monthly electricity consumption.

Underscoring its commitment to global sustainable development, Tuya has officially joined the United Nations Global Compact (UNGC) this year, pledging its full support for the organization’s global action plan. This move signifies international recognition of Tuya’s steadfast dedication to fulfilling its social responsibilities and opens up new avenues for the company to contribute meaningfully to sustainable development initiatives through active participation in discussions and practical implementations addressing key sustainability challenges.

It is noteworthy that Tuya has garnered recognition in various Gartner reports this year, including the “Emerging Tech: Top Trends in Embedded AI Smart Home Products”, “Emerging Technology Horizon for Devices”, and “Emerging Tech Impact Radar: Personal Technologies”, among others. This underscores Tuya’s profound expertise and remarkable prowess in integrating AI technology, constructing smart home ecosystems, and pioneering innovative device developments.

As a industry leader, Tuya’s inclusion in multiple Gartner reports this year serves as a testament to its relentless pursuit and exceptional achievements in the realms of smart cities and sustainable development. Looking ahead, Tuya will continue to collaborate with intelligent enterprises, to expedite the manifestation of the alluring vision of smart cities and sustainable development, painting a vibrant picture for humanity’s future.

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eSign.AI Named Sole Electronic Signature Technology Provider for Hong Kong Government’s CorpID Project, Building the Foundation for Digital Signing Infrastructure in Hong Kong

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HONG KONG, May 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — As Hong Kong’s Digital Corporate Identity Platform (CorpID) counts down to its phased launch, eSign.AI has been appointed as the sole electronic signature vendor in the project, responsible for delivering core digital signing capabilities including digital signatures, certificate management, and signature verification services. CorpID is led by Nexify, a seasoned government systems integrator, as the prime contractor. The platform is expected to launch in phases starting late 2026, with multiple CorpID-based e-government services going live in mid-2027.

CorpID: Government-Grade Digital Identity Infrastructure for Hong Kong Enterprises

The Digital Corporate Identity Platform (CorpID) is an enterprise-level digital services platform launched by the Hong Kong SAR Government, developed under the oversight of the Digital Policy Office (DPO). It is designed to serve as the business equivalent of “iAM Smart,” providing a unified digital identity foundation for Hong Kong enterprises. CorpID’s core mission is to build an integrated digital government infrastructure — offering unified identity authentication, digital signing, form pre-filling, and e-licence storage — replacing paper-heavy, cumbersome traditional processes and enabling smart city development through seamless data connectivity.

The platform is open to companies incorporated under the Companies Ordinance (Cap. 622) and businesses registered under the Business Registration Ordinance (Cap. 310), including sole proprietorships and partnerships. The DPO requires all enterprise-related e-government services to support CorpID within 18 months of launch, and will continue expanding ecosystem coverage through sandbox initiatives, cross-industry identity standard interoperability, and fully online registration processes.

eSign.AI: The Digital Signing Engine Behind CorpID

eSign.AI is an AI-native electronic signature and contract automation platform built for enterprises worldwide, offering a complete signing framework from simple electronic signatures to the highest-level compliant digital signatures — meeting diverse regulatory requirements across industries and jurisdictions.

On the identity verification front, eSign.AI has completed integration with iAM Smart, enabling individual identity verification through Hong Kong’s citizen digital identity system, and providing legally valid digital certificate services for both enterprises and individuals.

Looking ahead, the eSign.AI SaaS platform will be deeply integrated with CorpID, providing enterprise and individual identity verification for Hong Kong businesses, and supporting both electronic and digital signing that complies with Hong Kong’s Electronic Transactions Ordinance — connecting the full digital contracting lifecycle for government and enterprise alike.

Getting Ahead of the AI Era: From eSignGlobal to eSign.AI

The electronic signature industry is undergoing a structural shift from “tooling” to “intelligence.” Market data underscores this acceleration: the AI-powered contract analysis tools market has grown from USD 3.32 billion in 2025 to USD 4.3 billion in 2026, at a CAGR of 29.6%. Signing is just one node in the contract lifecycle — document generation, workflow orchestration, compliance tracking, and post-execution management are all being transformed by AI, and the industry window is closing fast.

In April 2026, the company officially rebranded from eSignGlobal to eSign.AI, completing its strategic transformation from an e-signature tool provider to an AI-native contract automation platform. As the company’s spokesperson noted, this rebrand is not cosmetic — it is an acknowledgment of where the product actually is. Customers were already using eSign.AI to automate workflows that go far beyond the signature itself.

eSign Automation Skill was launched alongside the rebrand — an AI-powered signing automation framework for enterprise workflows that enables complete contract signing through natural language interaction, with no manual intervention required. Whether it is single-party approval, multi-party sequential signing, or large-scale parallel execution, an AI Agent can orchestrate the entire workflow in a single call. All signature initiations and status queries return structured JSON outputs, directly parseable by leading large language models and intelligent workflow systems.

eSign Automation is now available in the OpenClaw ecosystem and supports integration via Claude MCP, ChatGPT, and other leading AI platforms.

By combining AI automation capabilities with CorpID’s government-grade digital identity infrastructure, eSign.AI delivers a complete solution for Hong Kong enterprises — from identity verification to intelligent signing to full workflow automation.

About eSign.AI

eSign.AI (formerly eSignGlobal) is an AI-native electronic signature and contract automation platform built for enterprises worldwide. The platform serves over 100 countries and regions, covering core industries including financial services, manufacturing, real estate, human resources, and healthcare — with 1,500+ scenario applications and 3,000+ ecosystem partners. eSign.AI holds ISO 27001, ISO 27701, and ISO 27018 certifications and supports major regulatory frameworks including the U.S. ESIGN Act / UETA, EU eIDAS, HIPAA, GDPR, and 21 CFR Part 11. Infrastructure is anchored by independent data centers in Hong Kong, Singapore, and Frankfurt, Germany.

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The 9th AskGamblers Awards Finalists Announced as Voting Starts

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The highly anticipated 9th AskGamblers Awards has officially moved into the voting phase. Following a rigorous selection process, the finalists across 5 premier categories have been revealed: Best Casino, Best New Casino, Best New Slot, Best Sportsbook, Best Provider. Players are invited to cast their votes until 11 June.

BELGRADE, Serbia, May 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The voting stage of the 9th annual AskGamblers Awards has officially begun. The list of finalists is announced, and the first votes are already coming in. 

Players will have a chance to vote for their favourites until 11 June, when the winners will be announced at the gala ceremony in Belgrade. There’s a total of 5 categories where popular votes are taken into consideration:

Best CasinoBest New CasinoBest SportsbookBest New SlotBest Game Provider

There aren’t any big changes to the voting process compared to last year. The votes from the prominent members of AskGamblers Forum will be counted in as well, while some award winners will be announced directly by the AskGamblers teams. 

These include: Best Crypto Casino, Best Partner, and Best Manager categories, while the AskGamblers Superstar Award is expected to be handed to the operator that illustrates the brand values best.

Dijana Radunović, General Manager at AskGamblers, is excited for voting to start: “We’re seeing some familiar contestants, but there are a lot of new names, so it will be exciting to see who comes up on top.”

“We invite players to vote for their favourites! This is a chance for you to speak your mind and support operators and games that shape this industry,” Radunović added.

Before the AskGamblers Awards Ceremony that takes place on 11 June, Charity Night is scheduled for 10 June.

About AskGamblers

AskGamblers.com strives to provide current, objective, and accurate information and guide its users towards a safe gaming experience. The way we deliver our services, from the online casino, sportsbook, slot, and bonus reviews to our trusted Complaint Service, is best described by our motto: ‘Get the truth. Then play.’

For more information about AskGamblers and AskGamblers Awards, please contact dijana.radunovic@g2m.com.

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SUNMI Wins 2026 Red Dot Design Awards with Five Products, Leading Global Commercial Industrial Design

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SINGAPORE, May 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The winners of the 2026 German Red Dot Design Award were officially announced. Five of SUNMI Technology’s flagship products won awards: the CPad Business Tablet, CPad PAY, FLEX 3 Interactive Display, the V3 handheld POS Terminal and L3 Industrial PDA. These products stood out with three core design concepts: integration, versatility and human-centricity.

Known as “The Oscars” of global industrial design, the Red Dot Award has strict evaluation criteria covering aesthetics, ergonomics, scenario adaptability and sustainability. SUNMI adheres to original commercial scenario customization, rejecting crudely modified consumer devices. All winning products are originally developed for real commercial scenarios such as cash register, food delivery, industrial inspection and store operations, covering the entire commercial track with high scenario adaptability. Meanwhile, it practices ESG concepts, adopting eco-friendly materials and modular structures to extend equipment service life, reduce consumable consumption, and implement low-carbon and long-term design, which perfectly meets the Red Dot’s sustainability evaluation criteria.

Simplify Complexity: With highly integrated design, SUNMI eliminates the “patchwork feeling” of cluttered devices and tangled cables in traditional commercial scenarios, streamlining store operations and saving space.All-in-One Versatility: Beyond a single tool function, SUNMI’s products achieve flexible transformation through modular and multi-form designs to proactively adapt to changing business needs. The CPad series with modular accessories and FLEX 3’s Lego-style modular design enable multi-scenario application and long-term reuse.Human-Centric Design: Every detail is human-oriented, focusing on real pain points to enhance scenario experience. The L3 Industrial PDA reduces high-frequency work fatigue through scientific weight distribution; the V3 Smart POS Terminal balances large-screen visibility and grip comfort; CPad PAY integrates full-link functions to simplify workflows.

These honors stem from SUNMI’s long-term commitment to a sustainable society, original commercial R&D and ESG. In the future, SUNMI will uphold its core concepts, expand the boundaries of commercial industrial design, and empower global businesses with user-oriented, eco-friendly and high-value products.

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