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SUSECON China 2024 Opens in Shanghai, underscoring SUSE’s Commitment to Cloud-Edge Integration and Boundless AI

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September 26, 2024

Cutting-edge technologies, led by artificial intelligence, are reshaping the future. Companies face critical IT choices in the journey to digital transformation as they consider their digital options for future innovation.

SHANGHAI, Sept. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — SUSE, a global leader in open-source enterprise solutions, today hosted SUSECON China 2024. The event, focused on the theme of “Cloud-Edge Integration and Boundless AI,” brings together industry experts and technology leaders to explore cloud-native solutions, edge computing, and generative AI best practices to help businesses gain a competitive edge. Held in Shanghai, SUSECON China 2024 highlighted the latest technology trends and best practices, demonstrating how open-source platforms can be used to build secure, enterprise-level AI architectures, and how cloud-edge integration is driving digital transformation across industries.

SUSE Continues Empowering China with Open Source

A global leader in open-source enterprise solutions, headquartered in Germany, SUSE has been committed to the China market for 20 years, continually delivering innovative and secure open-source solutions that empower Chinese companies to lead and thrive in a rapidly changing marketplace.

In his opening remarks, SUSE CEO Dirk-Peter van Leeuwen emphasized how recent IT outages have underscored the increased reliance on technology and the critical need for freedom of choice, saying “We are committed to unlocking the limitless potential of open source and giving you the freedom to choose your own technology solutions.”

Alan Chan, President of SUSE Greater China, delivered a keynote speech, “Choice Happens,” reiterating SUSE’s commitment to choice and helping companies successfully navigate the digital landscape. In today’s unpredictable market, he said, businesses need flexible, independent solutions. SUSE’s open source innovations empower enterprises with more choices, without the need to be locked into a single vendor. As an example, Chan highlighted SUSE Liberty Linux, introduced after the discontinuation of CentOS services. This solution allows users to stay on CentOS and other Linux distributions without migrating, ensuring enterprise applications remain secure and stable, with enterprise-level support to ensure business continuity.

SUSE has consistently been at the forefront of driving enterprise-grade digital transformation through innovative open source technology. To support companies in building private AI systems, SUSE launched SUSE AI – a secure, modular, vendor and LLM-agnostic GenAI platform. This platform is built on SUSE’s industry-leading products: SUSE Linux, Rancher Prime, and NeuVector Prime. Companies can run their AI systems on premises or in the cloud, with complete autonomy to select the most suitable LLM, a cost-effective approach that ensures their data remains private and meets compliance standards.

SUSE has also significantly enhanced the observability of its cloud-native management platform, Rancher Prime, with the acquisition of StackState, renowned for its cloud-native observability. StackState provides full-stack, end-to-end monitoring capabilities; automatically generates dependency maps between applications, microservices, and infrastructure resources; and offers troubleshooting guides, dynamic dashboards, and time-travel features. These capabilities help businesses monitor and manage large-scale cloud-native applications in real-time, improving efficiency and stability.

SUSE’s comprehensive solutions – ranging from infrastructure to cloud-native and edge computing – help local enterprises tackle complex digital transformation challenges. For example, a major international shipping and logistics company, headquartered in Hong Kong, recently experienced rapid growth, expanding from a few dozen Kubernetes cluster nodes to over 500. This required the company to build their containerisation management ability to manage complex hybrid cloud environments, dual-active architecture, and quick response times for application launches, all while safeguarding against cyberattacks. SUSE provided a cloud-native architecture blueprint, along with consulting and solutions like Rancher Prime and NeuVector, helping the company build a secure, efficient, and scalable cloud-native platform in just over two years.

Harnessing Cloud-Edge Integration and AI

Businesses undergoing digital transformation face challenges integrating modern applications, managing distributed architectures, handling evolving security threats, and adopting generative AI. SUSE’s four core technologies – cloud native, edge computing, enterprise-level Linux, and SUSE AI – are helping effectively address these issues, explained Vishal Ghariwala, SUSE’s APAC CTO.

SUSE’s APAC team shared further product highlights at the event. SUSE’s Rancher Prime cloud-native platform unifies the management of virtual machines and containers, speeding up the modernization of critical applications and optimizing delivery across core, cloud, and edge environments. It also rapidly integrates generative AI capabilities, such as AI assistants, into its offerings. For edge computing, SUSE Edge simplifies managing and scaling distributed architectures, ensuring operational consistency and robust security to keep edge applications running efficiently. SUSE Liberty Linux provides seamless migration patches and continuous security updates, addressing rising security threats and maintaining system stability. Finally, SUSE AI offers a modular, private platform that lets businesses choose their own generative AI models, ensuring data privacy and compliance while driving business innovation and growth.

SUSE Embraces a New Era of Cloud-Native and Edge Computing

As the Internet of Things (IoT) and digital transformation accelerate, a new era of cloud-native and edge computing has arrived. Edge deployments, driven by the demand for cluster management, have become increasingly important. In her speech, Katerina Arzhayev, Director of Edge Solutions at SUSE, noted the three core advantages of SUSE Edge: scalability and flexibility, automation and efficiency, and security and compliance. These capabilities help businesses respond flexibly to complex edge computing environments, streamline operations, and ensure data security.

For key industries like retail and manufacturing, SUSE provides standardized containerization to meet the advanced security requirements of distributed edge systems, along with cloud-edge collaboration across clouds, core data centers, and the edge. SUSE also provides a full suite of solutions and services, including consulting, design, deployment, commercialization, and ongoing support, helping enterprises overcome edge computing challenges and accelerate digital transformation.

Co-Creating the Future: SUSE Partners to Drive Industry Innovation

At SUSECON China 2024, SUSE teamed up with leading industry partners to present innovative solutions that drive digital transformation and intelligent upgrades across industries. In cloud-native, edge computing, and AI, SUSE showcased successful collaborations with companies such as Edgenesis, Ali Cloud, and Advantech. These partnerships span a wide range of applications: from intelligent manufacturing, to renewable energy, to cross-domain cloud-native and AI applications. Together, SUSE and Edgenesis launched an unified AIoT platform, while Ali Cloud and SUSE co-developed a cloud-edge AI solution to help enterprise users maximize the potential of generative AI. Advantech leveraged its industrial automation expertise to work with SUSE on intelligent factories and new energy solutions built on the K3s platform.

As generative AI, cloud-native, and edge computing technologies converge, businesses are presented with unprecedented opportunities for digital transformation. SUSE and its partners are not only providing strong technical support, but also building blueprints to fuel global digital innovation. Ali Cloud, SinyNet, and oBoson Labs were each named “SUSE 2024 Outstanding Partner of the Year” for their exceptional contributions to business and cloud-native innovation.

Finally, Chan remarked that 2024 marks SUSE’s 20th anniversary in China – an important milestone reflecting SUSE’s long-term commitment to the Chinese market and a testament to its rapid growth as the nation enters an era of AI-assisted, accelerated transformation. In this time of global technology transformation, SUSE is at the forefront, leading enterprises into a digital future.

About SUSE

SUSE is a global leader in innovative, reliable, and secure open-source enterprise solutions, including SUSE Linux Enterprise, Rancher Prime, and NeuVector. Trusted by more than 60% of Fortune 500 companies, SUSE powers mission-critical workloads, enabling innovation everywhere – from the data center to the cloud, to the edge and beyond. SUSE puts the “open” back in open source, collaborating with partners and communities to give customers the agility to solve today’s challenges and the freedom to evolve their strategies and solutions tomorrow. For more information, visit www.suse.com.

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Luxor Expands LuxOS to MicroBT WhatsMiner, and MicroBT Intends for a Strategic Investment

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April 27, 2026

SEATTLE, April 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Today, Luxor Technology Corporation (“Luxor”) announces the expansion of LuxOS firmware support to MicroBT WhatsMiner series miners, growing the LuxOS ecosystem. In addition, MicroBT, via its investment manager Inflection Technology Limited (“ITL”), has signed a term sheet to make a strategic investment into Luxor. Luxor has also committed to a US$100,000,000 purchase of MicroBT WhatsMiner hardware.

Luxor is working directly with a select group of mining partners to deploy and expand model support over time. With more than 300,000 Bitcoin mining machines already running LuxOS globally, Luxor brings to the WhatsMiner ecosystem the same enterprise-grade firmware infrastructure that large-scale mining operators rely on. MicroBT hardware represents a significant share of global Bitcoin mining capacity, and with this expansion, those operators now have access to flexible firmware features.

WhatsMiner fleets running LuxOS gain access to Power Targeting, Advanced Thermal Management, safe rapid curtailment, and faster ramp-up time — unlocking new capabilities beyond stock settings. Power Targeting delivers consistent, predictable performance across individual machines and makes infrastructure planning easier at scale. When shifting power targets, LuxOS completes the transition in 30-60 seconds while continuing to hash at higher hashrates — capturing additional hashrate. LuxOS also improves ramp-up time across curtailment events, reaching full capacity faster and reducing the unharvested hashrate lost every time machines cycle. Initial support spans select models in the M50 series. For the full list of supported models, visit docs.luxor.tech.

“We are excited to build on the MicroBT WhatsMiner platform. We are consistently impressed by their ability to execute with high-quality machines. Our clients have been asking for WhatsMiner firmware for years, and we have shipped a product that is going to help deliver significant profitability and usability benefits. We are also excited to welcome MicroBT as a strategic investor.”

— Lauren Lin, Head of Hardware and Software of Luxor

“Luxor has continued to be one of MicroBT’s trusted global partners. With their talented engineering team, we are excited they are building on top of the Whatsminer platform. We are happy to be taking a strategic position in Luxor and supporting their continued growth through this hardware partnership.”

— Dr.Yang, CEO and Co-Founder of MicroBT

Operators running LuxOS have access to Luxor’s full-stack mining experience: pool, hashrate derivatives, energy services, and Luxor Commander for fleet management — unified under a single platform. Commander includes Intelligent Miner, which keeps fleets running at peak profitability by continuously adjusting power settings based on real-time hashprice and energy prices.

Luxor is rolling out LuxOS for WhatsMiner in a phased approach, onboarding operations directly to ensure a high-quality deployment experience. Mining operations running WhatsMiner hardware can express interest in access at luxor.tech/contact.

About Luxor Technology Corporation

Luxor delivers hardware, software, and financial services that power the global compute and energy industry. Its product suite spans Bitcoin Mining Pools, ASIC Firmware, Hardware trading, Hashrate Derivatives, Energy services, a Miner Management software, Commander, and a bitcoin mining data platform, Hashrate Index.

If you are interested in contacting Luxor, please email sales@luxor.tech.

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GLN Connects to Vietnam’s National QR Network, Enabling Nationwide QR Payments

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April 26, 2026

Direct access to Vietnam’s nationwide QR payment networkEnabling payments via partners’ home-market banking and fintech apps without currency exchange

SEOUL, South Korea, April 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — GLN International has launched a nationwide QR payment service in Vietnam in partnership with NAPAS, marking its direct integration into the country’s national QR payment infrastructure.

The service was introduced at a launch ceremony on April 23 in Vietnam, attended by the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV), NAPAS, BIDV, and Hana Bank.

GLN leads the operation of the payment system connected to Vietnam’s national QR network and has driven its technical integration, as part of Hana Financial Group’s cross-border initiatives. Hana Bank participates as the only Korean financial institution designated as a settlement bank under SBV approval.

Vietnam’s payment infrastructure is built on the VietQR Global system operated by NAPAS, linking banks and merchants nationwide. Through this integration, GLN enables users of partner apps to access the network, expanding acceptance. The partnership is also expected to support inbound use cases, allowing Vietnamese users to make QR payments in Korea via their local apps.

The service is available across tourist destinations, including Da Nang, Phu Quoc, Nha Trang, and Ho Chi Minh City, across everyday merchants. Payments can be made through GLN-connected partner applications, including major Korean fintech apps such as Toss, PurpleGLN, Hana OneQ, Hana Money, and Hana Card, without currency exchange. The service is expected to expand to platforms, including Naver Pay and KB Banking App.

Seok Lee, CEO of GLN, said, “This launch marks a significant step in connecting Korea and Vietnam through a unified QR payment infrastructure. By integrating with Vietnam’s national QR network, we enable a simple payment experience for travelers using the apps they already use in their home market, without currency exchange. We will continue to lead overseas payments and cash withdrawals without physical cards.”

Meanwhile, GLN, a subsidiary of Hana Bank under Hana Financial Group, provides QR payment and QR withdrawal services across 14 countries in Asia, including Vietnam, China, Thailand, the Philippines, Laos, and Japan, with access to more than 200 million QR merchants globally. The company is a leading cross-border payment infrastructure provider in Asia, connecting users and merchants across markets. It has also established partnerships with overseas financial platforms, including Moreta Pay (North America), DeCard App (Singapore), and Taishin Bank (Taiwan).

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VARON Celebrates 5 Years Supporting Easier Breathing for Customers Worldwide

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April 26, 2026

NEW YORK, April 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — VARON is celebrating a meaningful milestone, its 5th anniversary, and is taking this moment to thank customers around the world who have trusted its oxygen therapy solutions over the years. What started as a mission to make breathing support more accessible has grown into a global community of users relying on VARON’s advanced oxygen machines in their daily lives.

This anniversary is not just about the company’s growth, but about the people behind it—the individuals and families who have chosen VARON for comfort, independence, and peace of mind.

Five Years of Supporting Easier Breathing and Everyday Living

Over the past five years, VARON has focused on one simple idea: making oxygen therapy easier to use, easier to move with, and easier to trust. From home use to travel needs, the brand has continued improving its range of oxygen machines to support different lifestyles and health needs.

Today, VARON offers a full lineup that includes compact portable oxygen concentrator models and reliable at home oxygen concentrator systems designed for long-term use. Many users also prefer VARON’s lightweight oxygen concentrator options, which allow more freedom of movement without sacrificing performance.

“Our customers are at the center of everything we do,” VARON CEO shared in a message marking the anniversary. “We are deeply grateful for the trust placed in us over the past five years. Every device we create is built with real people and real daily needs in mind.”

Designed for Real Life: Home and On-the-Go Oxygen Support

VARON’s oxygen solutions are designed to fit into everyday routines—whether at home, during travel, or while staying active.

At home users continue to rely on models like the Serene 5 Home Oxygen Concentrator, which delivers steady medical-grade oxygen with quiet operation and simple controls. The Serene 3 offers a compact option for those who want efficient oxygen support in a smaller footprint.

For users needing flexibility, the VH-2 Pro Home Oxygen Concentrator provides adjustable flow settings and added features like nebulization support, making it a practical choice for daily home use.

On the portable side, VARON continues to expand independence for users who need oxygen on the move. The VP-8G Ultra Portable Oxygen Concentrator stands out for its ultra-lightweight design at just 4.37 lbs, making it easy to carry while traveling or running errands. The VP-6 Continuous Portable Oxygen Concentrator and VP-2 Portable Oxygen Concentrator offer additional options with adjustable flow settings and dependable oxygen delivery.

Each portable oxygen concentrator is designed with user comfort in mind—lightweight, easy to operate, and built for mobility without stress.

A Simple Way to Say Thank You: Anniversary Discounts and Free Gifts

To celebrate its 5th year, VARON is launching a limited-time global appreciation event with special savings across its entire product range.

Customers can enjoy featured anniversary offers:

18% OFF sitewide across all oxygen machinesFree VARON gifts, including a $30 store gift card and extra nasal cannulas with every machine purchaseUp to 40% OFF selected featured productsAutomatic discounts applied at checkout—no codes needed

Customers can also save more with bundle options such as the VP-8G Super Bundle and extra battery packages for VP-6 and VP-2 models.

“These anniversary offers are our way of saying thank you,” VARON CEO shared. “We want to make it easier for more people to access reliable oxygen support at home and on the go.”

Looking Ahead with Customers at the Center

As VARON moves into its sixth year, the company remains focused on improving its oxygen therapy technology and expanding accessibility worldwide. Future development will continue to focus on making portable oxygen concentrator devices lighter, more efficient, and easier to use in everyday life.

The goal remains simple: to help more people breathe easier and live with greater confidence and independence.

About VARON

VARON is a trusted provider of oxygen therapy solutions, offering a wide range of at home oxygen concentrator systems, portable oxygen concentrator devices, and advanced oxygen machines designed for home, travel, and personal use. The company is committed to creating lightweight oxygen concentrator technology that supports comfort, mobility, and better quality of life.

For more information on VARON’s 5th anniversary offers and full product lineup, customers are encouraged to visit the official VARON website.

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