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Tencent Cloud Recognized Again in the Gartner® “Competitive Landscape: Video Platform Services” Report, solidifying its Pioneering Position in the Asia-Pacific Market

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HONG KONG, Jan. 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Tencent Cloud, the cloud business of global technology company Tencent, announced today that it is once again recognized as a Representative Vendor in the Gartner® “Competitive Landscape: Video Platform Services” report. We believe this recognition highlights our leading audio and video technology and product portfolio advantages along with its comprehensive global services—reaffirming Tencent Cloud’s dominant position in the Asia-Pacific market for audio and video capabilities and its robust global competitiveness.

According to the recently released 2024 Gartner® “Magic Quadrant™ for Communications Platform as a Service (CPaaS)” report, Tencent Cloud positioned highest in the Asia-Pacific region in terms of Ability to Execute, and was the only Chinese company recognized in the Magic Quadrant. Furthermore, Tencent Cloud has maintained its position in the CPaaS field as the Asia-Pacific region’s top market share holder for three consecutive years.

The Gartner® “Competitive Landscape: Video Platform Services” report pointed out, “Due to technological advancements, improved accessibility, and the rise of diverse and personalized content, the global demand for various OTT video content (such as streaming, entertainment, lifestyle, education, and social media digital platforms and applications) continues to grow. As a result, vendors are trying to differentiate themselves through additional services, expanding their product offerings beyond VPS workflow services, and integrating emerging technologies such as generative artificial intelligence.”

Industry Leading Technology Powers the Digital Transformation of Global Companies

Powered by globally leading technology, Tencent Cloud Media Processing Service offers a comprehensive, one-stop solution tailored for industries like M&E, e-commerce, and education, and expands its global footprint to drive the digital transformation of industries worldwide. Presently, Tencent Cloud has established close collaborations and provided stable technical support to numerous overseas enterprises, including Japan’s top karaoke application Pokekara, Singaporean streaming media service provider BeLive, Indonesia’s media giant TribunNews, Thailand’s digital content platform Ookbee, and Pakistan’s online TV platform ARY ZAP etc.

Serving the global market relies heavily on cutting-edge technological support. Tencent Cloud’s MPaaS offers a comprehensive suite of capabilities, including media processing (MPS), cloud live streaming (CSS), cloud video on-demand (VOD), and live event broadcasting (LEB). Notably, Tencent Cloud’s MPS boasts leading edges in encoding technology, image quality enhancement, media quality inspection, and media AI. Furthermore, Tencent Cloud keeps paying attention to media framework openness and fostering a robust industry ecosystem.

In terms of encoding technology, Tencent Cloud’s MPS possesses leading encoding capabilities in the audio and video industry. It can save over 50% of the bitrate without compromising quality, significantly reducing operational costs for enterprises. Its mainstream encoding formats support the most comprehensive standards, including H.264/H.265/H.266/VP9/AV1, as well as the Chinese standards AVS2/AVS3. In the MSU World Video Coding Contest held at Moscow State University in 2024, Tencent’s encoder took first place in all 15 indicators, once again achieving the best performance overall. Additionally, it supports the most comprehensive audio and video encoding standards, including VP8, H.264, VP9, H.265, AV1, AVS3, and H.266.

Audio and video quality is one of the industry’s major concerns. In this regard, for needs such as upgrading old video sources and enhancing image quality, MPS provides over ten enhancement capabilities through AI technology, including detail enhancement, color enhancement, SDR to HDR conversion, super-resolution, intelligent frame interpolation, and more, effectively helping enterprises and users address various audio and video quality issues.

In addition to its leading technology research and development capabilities, Tencent Cloud has actively participated in the development of the H.266/VVC standard, becoming the world’s first cloud provider to support H.266/VVC. Tencent Cloud holds key positions in the standardization organization, including as the joint chief editor and co-chair of the H.266/VVC standard, and is a significant technical contributor. Moreover, Tencent Cloud is the only Founding Member of AV1 in China and actively participates in the development of the AV2 standard, as well as the engineering of the H.267 standard.

On the ecological front, MPS collaborates with overseas ecosystem partners in areas such as audio and video processing and transmission. It supports technologies like Dolby Atmos, Dolby Vision, Nielsen, Nagra digital watermarks, and transmission standards such as SRT, SMPTE2022-07, SMPTE ST2110 with JPEG-XS, and NDI. This ensures that audio and video can be transmitted with low latency, stability, and smoothness.

The Tencent Cloud audio and video team actively leads or participates in the development of many open-source audio and video projects such as SRS, SRT, VLC, fostering a mutually beneficial relationship between the cloud and the open-source community.

AIGC innovation: leading the future of new audio and video experiences

Staying at the global forefront demands ongoing tech innovation, and Tencent Cloud’s audio-video solutions are delving into deep integration with AIGC. According to the recently released IDC “China Video Cloud Market Tracker, 2024 1H report”, Tencent Cloud maintains the top market share in both the video live streaming cloud services market and video production and media asset management field. Particularly noteworthy is the integration of audio and video with artificial intelligence, which exceeds expectations in terms of interaction and content creation. For instance, Tencent Cloud’s brand-new media intelligence products have been introduced and extensively applied in scenarios such as short dramas and live broadcasting.

Tencent Cloud has launched an all-in-one solution for short dramas, offering intelligent functions such as subtitle extraction, translation, original subtitle erasure, translation subtitle suppression, voice cloning, and video synthesis to facilitate low-cost international expansion of short dramas. In live broadcasting scenarios, by leveraging AI capabilities, Tencent Cloud also provides real-time subtitles without language restrictions and real-time translation and synthesis substitution capabilities, assisting international clients in overcoming language barriers during live broadcasts.

In addition to media intelligence, Tencent Cloud’s rendering capability also integrates AI capability, enriching the capabilities and application scenarios of digital humans. In the past, high-precision real-time interactive digital humans required a significant amount of computing power. By integrating with AI capabilities and leveraging Tencent Cloud’s cloud-based real-time rendering capability, users can now experience ultra-high precision, smooth, and delicate digital human content on lightweight terminals such as mini-programs and H5, enabling seamless communication anytime, anywhere.

Furthermore, Tencent Cloud’s rendering has introduced various solutions such as cloud phones, 24/7 live streaming of digital humans, and native recording, among others, deeply applied in education, e-commerce, and other scenarios. Combined with fast live streaming capabilities, it provides a one-stop bullet screen interactive live streaming solution. Hosts only need a mobile phone to conduct bullet screen game live broadcasts in the live room without the need to download or install games and purchase broadcasting equipment.

As innovative technologies continue to converge, Tencent Cloud will persist in constructing an international business landscape from a global perspective. Leveraging its deep accumulation in the audio and video domain, Tencent Cloud will continuously optimize core technologies, actively embrace innovative technologies, and enhance the competitiveness of its audio and video products. Simultaneously, through deep collaboration with various industries, Tencent Cloud aims to assist industries in achieving high-quality development and provide a digital support and business innovation path for enterprise internationalization.

Gartner, Competitive Landscape: Video Platform Services, 18 December 2024

Gartner, Magic Quadrant for Communications Platform as a Service, 24 June 2024

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About Tencent Cloud

Tencent Cloud, one of the world’s leading cloud companies, is committed to creating innovative solutions to resolve real-world issues and enabling digital transformation for smart industries. Through our extensive global infrastructure, Tencent Cloud provides businesses across the globe with stable and secure industry-leading cloud products and services, leveraging technological advancements such as cloud computing, Big Data analytics, AI, IoT and network security. It is our constant mission to meet the needs of industries across the board, including the fields of gaming, media and entertainment, finance, healthcare, property, retail, travel and transportation.

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HR Path Strengthens its Australian Presence with Strategic Acquisition of Payroll Experts Australia

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PARIS, Oct. 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — HR Path, a global leader in HR consulting and HRIS solutions, today announces its strategic acquisition of Payroll Experts Australia, a Brisbane-based company specialising in payroll compliance, remediation, workforce management and HR systems consulting.

Founded in 2009, Payroll Experts Australia has delivered more than 530 projects for over 260 organisations across Australia and New Zealand. Independent of any software vendor, the company supports employers across the full payroll, workforce management and HR systems lifecycle, with expertise spanning payroll compliance and audit, remediation, award and agreement interpretation, payroll processing, advisory and end-to-end systems implementation.

The acquisition strengthens HR Path’s ability to provide end-to-end HR transformation services across the ANZ market. Payroll Experts Australia’s specialist capabilities complement HR Path’s existing HRIS technology and SAP SuccessFactors expertise, enabling the combined organisation to support clients with a broader range of locally grounded services, from strategic advisory and systems implementation to payroll compliance and operational support. 

Payroll Experts Australia will continue to operate under the brand “Payroll Experts Australia, an HR Path Company”. Its leadership team and employees will remain in their current roles, ensuring continuity of service for clients while giving the business access to HR Path’s international capabilities and resources. 

The transaction builds on HR Path’s expansion in the region. HR Path has been active in Australia since 2019, following the acquisition of DDG. It opened an Australian office in 2024 and acquired RKM Consulting in 2025, strengthening its HRIS technology and SAP SuccessFactors capabilities across Australia and New Zealand.  

“The acquisition of Payroll Experts Australia, a company renowned for its expertise in payroll compliance, is a strategic move that supports our ambition to be the global reference in HR transformation,” said François Boulet, Co-founding Partner at HR Path. “Their deep knowledge and strong client relationships in Australia complement our global capabilities, enabling us to deliver even more value to our clients. This partnership is about synergy, innovation, and shared commitment to excellence.”

“We are very happy about this new chapter!” said Steve Keenaghan, Chief Executive Officer at Payroll Experts Australia. “This step opens up exciting opportunities for our team and our clients and ensures our continued growth and success. We will maintain our commitment to delivering exceptional, independent payroll expertise while exploring new possibilities within HR Path.”

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Fabienne LATOUR  Fabienne.latour@hr-path.com

 

 

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Sungrow Powers Up for All Energy Australia 2026 With New Residential Innovation and Full Ecosystem Showcase

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MELBOURNE, Australia, Oct. 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Sungrow, the global leader in PV inverter and energy storage solutions, is set to make a strong return to All Energy Australia 2026, the region’s largest and most influential renewable energy exhibition. It will introduce its next-generation all-in-one residential flagship PowerHarbour, alongside a comprehensive showcase of technologies for residential, C&I, and utility-scale applications.

As Australia accelerates toward a cleaner, more resilient energy future, Sungrow’s presence at All Energy will once again serve as a central meeting point for industry leaders, installers, innovators, and policymakers. The booth will offer visitors a rich blend of product demonstrations, technical insights, interactive experiences, and opportunities to connect with Sungrow’s local engineering and sales teams.

A New Addition to Residential Energy Storage

At the upcoming All-Energy 2026, Sungrow will officially unveil PowerHarbour in Australia for the first time. It is a residential all in one solution designed to simplify energy independence for homeowners. It combines sleek design, intelligent integration, advanced safety features and a modular design that can deliver up to 120kWh of capacity. The enhanced AFCI 3.0 protection makes it one of the most flexible and homeowner‑friendly systems on the market. The result is a clean, integrated solution that empowers households to take control of their energy with confidence and ease.

C&I Solutions for Diverse Applications

The exhibition will also showcase Sungrow’s C&I portfolio, including PowerKeeper, deployed across diverse Australian environments, and the ST255CS liquid-cooled BESS cabinet, designed for applications such as microgrid stability and FCAS. Together, these solutions demonstrate Sungrow’s capabilities in delivering flexible, reliable energy storage for a wide range of commercial and industrial needs.

Utility-Scale Innovation on Display

For utility developers and EPCs, Sungrow will present a full-size PowerTitan 3.0, giving visitors a rare opportunity to see the battery container up close. Together, PowerTitan 3.0 and 1+X modular inverter demonstrate advanced energy storage, grid-forming capabilities, and flexible deployment for complex project environment. Backed by dedicated local project management, comprehensive technical support, and a growing project pipeline across Australia and New Zealand.

Visit Sungrow at Booth KK123

Sungrow invites all attendees to visit Booth KK123 at All Energy Australia 2026 to experience its latest residential, commercial, and utility‑scale innovations firsthand. Attendees can expect a vibrant and engaging atmosphere throughout the day featuring lucky draws with exciting prizes, free premium coffee, photobooth and insightful presentations. The booth promises a full day of discovery, connection, and inspiration. Sungrow looks forward to welcoming partners, customers, and renewable energy enthusiasts as we continue powering Australia’s clean energy future together.

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AglaiaSense and Leopard Imaging to Demonstrate Privacy-First AI Traffic Sensing at Smart City Expo World Congress in Barcelona

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FREMONT, Calif. and BARCELONA, Spain, Oct. 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — AglaiaSense and Leopard Imaging will exhibit together at Smart City Expo World Congress, November 3–5, 2026, at Fira Barcelona Gran Vía.

The two companies proposed AI-VIVA (Vision Intelligence for València and Arterials) and is selected as a finalist in the fifth urban challenge of Barcelona Innova Lab Mobility (BILM), on the application of artificial intelligence to traffic-light regulation. AI-VIVA combines AglaiaSense’s edge-AI traffic solutions with Leopard Imaging’s patented privacy architecture. At the show, the team will give a live demonstration of AglaiaSense’s signature MS500 and GS500 cameras, with the AglaiaSense AI Box, powered by NVIDIA, which adds local processing to coordinate groups of neighboring intersections.

The cameras analyze images inside the device, using the Sony IMX500 and IMX501 intelligent vision sensors. They count and classify vehicles, buses, cyclists and pedestrians in real time. Raw video is discarded on the device within 400–800 milliseconds, and only anonymous metadata is transmitted. Cities can feed that data into signal-control software to adapt traffic lights to real demand.

MS500: about 2 W average power, 1080p, powered from a standard NEMA or ZHAGA street-light socket.

GS500: about 6.5 W average, dual 4K cameras, with Ethernet, LTE Cat 4 and GPS; powered by PoE, 12–24 V DC or a NEMA adapter.

Both cameras: IP66-rated, −20 °C to +65 °C, mounted on existing poles, so no trenching or new masts are needed.

Bandwidth: more than 95% lower than CCTV-based monitoring.

“Cities want safer, smoother streets without turning every crossing into a surveillance point,” said Leon Luo, CEO of AglaiaSense. “Being named a finalist in Barcelona tells us the approach resonates.”

“Privacy has to be built into the camera, not added later,” said Bill Pu, CEO of Leopard Imaging.

AglaiaSense’s solutions are deployed across North America and Asia, and the company won first place in the Pedestrian Safety Challenge Hackathon, run by the Edge AI Foundation (formerly the tinyML Foundation) and the City of San José. In field tests, the systems achieved detection and counting accuracy above 95%. The City of Lakewood, Colorado, compared the GS500 with traditional IP cameras and LiDAR on real roads and found it more accurate, more energy-efficient, and less costly to deploy. At a high-risk crossing where pedestrians often crossed outside the crosswalk, the system alerted approaching drivers in real time.

Visit us at Pavilion 3, Level 0, Street D, Stand 71. To book a meeting, email sales@aglaiasense.com.

About AglaiaSense

AglaiaSense, is an edge-AI company specializing in privacy-first, vision-based sensing for smart cities. Its GS500 and MS500 cameras run AI on the image sensor to count and classify road users in real time and send only anonymous metadata.

About Leopard Imaging

Leopard Imaging is a global leader in high-definition embedded cameras and AI-based imaging solutions in industries including automotive, aerospace, drones, IoT, and robotics.

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Cathy Zhao

+1 (408) 263-0988

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