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Huntington Bank Awards More Than 250 Mississippi Educators with Year-long Professional Development Experience

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Educators from Jackson, Tupelo and Lee County school districts selected to participate in Huntington’s Ignite the Classroom Initiative

TUPELO, Miss. and JACKSON, Miss., May 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — At two events held in Tupelo and Jackson, The Huntington National Bank (Huntington) awarded more than 250 Mississippi educators a year-long professional development experience through Huntington’s Ignite the Classroom initiative.

Designed and led by Huntington, the initiative supports educators across the bank’s footprint with high-impact professional development aimed at strengthening instruction, transforming classrooms and improving student outcomes. Since launching in 2024, the initiative has expanded rapidly, reaching over 2,300 educators across more than 40 school districts.

This marks the first Mississippi cohort of educators selected to participate in Ignite the Classroom, and the first time the program has been offered in Huntington’s Tupelo and Jackson markets. Participating educators represent Jackson Public Schools, Tupelo Public School District and Lee County School District.

“At Huntington, we are deeply committed to investing in the communities our colleagues and customers call home,” said Joseph Moss, Mississippi regional president at Huntington Bank. “Educators play a critical role in shaping the future of those communities, and Ignite the Classroom reflects our commitment to supporting their continued growth and impact. We are proud to bring this transformative professional development opportunity to Mississippi for the first time and honored to partner with Ron Clark on an experience that will help inspire students, strengthen communities and shape future leaders for years to come.”

Participating schools include:

Jackson Public Schools: Bailey APAC Middle School; Bates Elementary School; Boyd Elementary School; Clausell Elementary School; Galloway Elementary School; Isable Elementary School; John Hopkins Elementary School; Johnson Elementary School; Key Elementary School; Kirksey Middle School; McLeod Elementary School; Peeples Middle School; Powell Middle School; Shirley Elementary School; Timberlawn Elementary School; Walton Elementary School; Wilkins Elementary School

Tupelo Public School District: Carver Elementary; Joyner Elementary; Lawhon Elementary; Lawndale Elementary; Milam Elementary; Parkway Elementary; Pierce Street Elementary; Rankin Elementary; Thomas Street Elementary; Tupelo Middle School; Tupelo High School

Lee County School District: Guntown Middle School; Mooreville Elementary School; Mooreville High School; Mooreville Middle School; Plantersville Middle School; Saltillo Elementary School; Saltillo High School; Saltillo Primary School; Shannon Elementary School; Shannon High School; Shannon Middle School; Shannon Primary School; Verona Elementary School

These educators will engage as a cohort in a comprehensive, year-long professional development experience supported by Huntington. The program includes instructional strategy development, leadership training and classroom culture enrichment, all designed to create lasting impact in Mississippi classrooms.

Launching the Mississippi Cohort Experience

At the kickoff events, educators engaged with renowned educator Ron Clark, whose training and educational philosophy help inform the Ignite the Classroom experience. The events marked the beginning of the cohort’s journey and introduced participants to the program’s immersive learning model.

As part of the experience, educators will participate in a summer professional learning program at the Ron Clark Academy (RCA) in Atlanta – an internationally recognized nonprofit middle school known for innovative teaching methods and dynamic learning environments. Through this immersive training, educators will gain practical strategies to apply in their classrooms and communities.

Program Impact and Mississippi Momentum

Mississippi’s progress in education reflects a sustained focus on early literacy, rigorous standards and innovative approaches to improving student outcomes – an effort Huntington is proud to support as a long-term partner in the state’s ongoing momentum.

“We are proud to invest in the educators driving Mississippi’s continued progress,” Moss added. “Across the state, a strong, sustained commitment to literacy, high academic standards and new approaches to learning is delivering measurable results for students. We are equally committed to working alongside educators, school leaders and communities to build on this momentum and expand opportunity for students in the years ahead.”

Mississippi State Superintendent of Education Dr. Lance Evans said: “Ignite the Classroom is an exceptional opportunity for our educators, and we are deeply grateful to Huntington Bank for investing in 250 of Mississippi’s teachers in such a meaningful way. Our educators are at the heart of our state’s continued progress, and initiatives like this strengthen their ability to inspire students and drive achievement in the classroom. We are proud of the advancements Mississippi has made in education and look forward to the lasting impact this program will have on teaching and learning in our state.”

Program Context

Ignite the Classroom is a cornerstone of Huntington’s long-term commitment to strengthening communities and supporting local economic vitality across the regions it serves.

The participating schools were selected by each school district, and Mississippi educators participate in Ignite the Classroom at no cost.

For more information, visit www.Huntington.com/IgniteTheClassroom.

About Huntington

Huntington Bancshares Incorporated is a $285 billion asset regional bank holding company headquartered in Columbus, Ohio. Founded in 1866, The Huntington National Bank and its affiliates provide consumers, small and middle‐market businesses, corporations, municipalities, and other organizations with a comprehensive suite of banking, payments, wealth management, and risk management products and services. Huntington operates over 1,400 branches in 21 states, with certain businesses operating in extended geographies. Visit Huntington.com for more information.

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Highstar Launches Full-Chain Battery Cell Portfolio for AI Data Centers

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NANTONG, China, July 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Highstar unveiled its full-chain battery cell solution for artificial intelligence data centers (AIDCs) at the 2026 GGII Energy Storage Industry Summit. The portfolio spans three critical power layers: grey-space UPS and high-voltage direct current (HVDC) systems, white-space battery backup units (BBUs), and grid-side energy storage.

Targeted cells for grey-space and white-space challenges

As AI workloads increase rack density and load volatility, data centers require faster response, dependable backup, controlled temperature rise and stronger lifecycle performance. Highstar’s solution centers on two products for the layers closest to computing loads.

For grey space, the 85Ah high-rate lithium iron phosphate cell is designed for UPS and HVDC systems that must deliver high power rapidly and sustain reliable backup under frequent pulse conditions. High-rate discharge, thermal control, safety and durability support compact system design while helping operators balance availability with lifecycle cost. In addition, the 50Ah sodium-ion battery cells are better suited for operation across a wide temperature range of -40°C to 80°C.

For white-space BBUs,  Highstar offers a portfolio of tabless cylindrical cells spanning 18650 and 21700 formats, with both LFP and high-nickel NMC chemistries. Designed for BBU applications, these cells deliver high instantaneous power, low internal resistance, reduced temperature rise and enhanced safety, while accommodating different rack-space, power and cost requirements.

Completing the chain with grid-side storage

The grid-side system uses 314Ah lithium-ion cells and 160Ah sodium-ion cells, balancing long-duration energy storage, cycle life, and rapid power support. Together, the three layers create a coordinated portfolio extending from rack-level protection and system-level backup to upstream energy storage.

The portfolio combines lithium-ion and sodium-ion chemistries with prismatic and cylindrical platforms. Highstar’s technology integrates cathode, anode, electrolyte and separator development with structural approaches including tabless current collection, precision pressure relief and directional venting.

From individual cells to application collaboration

The full-chain architecture is designed to reduce selection and integration complexity for power equipment suppliers, system integrators and data center operators. It also provides a common foundation for joint validation and application-specific development across AIDC power architectures.

During the summit, Highstar also participated in the launch of the “2026 Global AIDC Power Supply Industry Development Blue Book” and was honored as a “Top Benchmark in AIDC Energy Storage,” earning authoritative recognition from the industry.

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Huawei Unveils Upgraded Xinghe Intelligent Network for Southern Africa

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JOHANNESBURG, July 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — At the Huawei Network Summit 2026 held in Johannesburg, Huawei unveiled its upgraded Xinghe Intelligent Network Solution for the Southern African region under the new philosophy of “Secure and Intelligent Connectivity.” This move reaffirms Huawei’s efforts to advance all intelligence across industries together with customers and partners.

With the rapid rise of AI agents, AI is expanding beyond daily office tasks into mission-critical production services. Industry focus has recently pivoted from token consumption to Daily Active Agents (DAA)—signaling the arrival of mass agent adoption, which in turn necessitates fully upgraded next-generation networks.

Leon Wang, President of Huawei’s Data Communication Product Line, said, “As AI moves into core production, networks are shifting from ubiquitous ultra-broadband to AI-centric architecture building on four pillars: lossless compute to unleash computing power; integrated sensing and communications to enable AI perception; full-scope security to address AI-driven threats; and network autonomy to ensure always-on services.”

Powered by a next-generation intelligent network foundation, Southern Africa’s digital and intelligent transformation is embarking on an all-new path.

“Today, AI is becoming a key driver of global innovation, and its adoption in Africa is transitioning from pilot exploration to real-world deployment, accelerating intelligent transformation across sectors such as finance, education, and public services,” said Vincent Chen, Vice President of Enterprise Business, Southern Africa Region, Huawei. “For the Southern African market, Huawei’s goal is to advance all intelligence across industries by collaborating with industry partners to build intelligent, secure, and reliable network infrastructure for the AI era.”

With the explosive growth of AI agents, new scenarios and requirements are emerging rapidly, placing unprecedented technical demands on networks.

“Network infrastructure faces four major challenges on enterprises’ digital and intelligent journeys. These include the ever-widening gap between computing supply and demand; traffic pattern shifts driven by AI agents; surging O&M complexity; and new AI-driven attacks compounding the vulnerabilities of new systems,” said Arthur Wang, Vice President of Huawei’s Data Communication Product Line. “To address these challenges, Huawei has upgraded its Xinghe Intelligent Network Solution under the ‘Secure and Intelligent Connectivity’ philosophy. The first is an intelligence upgrade, expanding AI beyond O&M into the entire network. The second is a security upgrade, advancing from single-point defense to end-to-end protection that deeply converges network and security. Through these two key upgrades, we aspire to build the solid connectivity foundation for every enterprise in the Agentic AI era.”

Huawei also unveiled its upgraded Xinghe Intelligent Network product portfolio and the Xinghe AI CloudCampus SaaS Service Platform for the Southern African region. Shi Lei, Vice President of the NCE Data Communication Domain of Huawei’s Data Communication Product Line, stated, “In the past, intelligent O&M was a luxury exclusive to large enterprises. Now, we have deeply integrated AI into the cloud management service platform, enabling SMEs to easily access these capabilities as a cloud service. This is more than tech inclusion; it is about making AI network services genuinely accessible, affordable, and actionable.”

Also at the summit, Huawei presented honorary awards to 12 long-term customers for their remarkable shared journey in the data communication domain. Furthermore, industry pioneers across finance, healthcare, transportation, electric power, and ISP shared real-world success stories in accelerating digital transformation.

Looking ahead, Huawei will remain committed to its “AI for All, All on Secure IP” vision, continuously upgrading its Xinghe Intelligent Network Solution under the “Secure and Intelligent Connectivity” philosophy to stride into the intelligent era with customers and partners.

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AnX Robotica Launches NaviCONNECT™: Connecting the Future of Capsule Endoscopy

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PLANO, Texas, July 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — AnX Robotica, a leader in advanced gastrointestinal diagnostic solutions, today announced the commercial launch of NaviCONNECT™, its next-generation cloud platform designed to streamline capsule endoscopy workflow, simplify practice management, and enhance connectivity across the NaviCam® portfolio of products.

NaviCONNECT provides healthcare providers with secure, cloud-based access to capsule studies and reporting, enabling clinicians to access studies from virtually anywhere. Designed to support the evolving needs of GI practices and health systems, NaviCONNECT delivers a modern, scalable platform that enhances operational efficiency, simplifies software updates, and provides the foundation for future innovations in artificial intelligence and enterprise connectivity.

“NaviCONNECT represents a significant milestone in our vision of delivering a fully connected capsule endoscopy ecosystem,” said Stu Wildhorn, Vice President of Marketing and Product Management at AnX Robotica. “By moving to a secure cloud-based platform, we are providing our customers the option of a simpler, more efficient way to manage capsule studies today while creating the infrastructure to support future AI capabilities, enterprise analytics, and expanded clinical workflow solutions.”

NaviCONNECT seamlessly integrates with the AnX Robotica NaviCam Small Bowel portfolio, including NaviCam SB with ProScan™ and NaviCam XS and is designed for future capsule technologies.

The launch of NaviCONNECT reinforces AnX Robotica’s commitment to advancing capsule endoscopy through innovative technologies that improve workflow, expand clinical capabilities, and enhance the experience for both providers and patients. As the foundation for the company’s digital strategy, NaviCONNECT will continue to evolve with new capabilities designed to support enterprise customers, AI-driven clinical insights, and the future of gastrointestinal diagnostics.

For more information about NaviCONNECT and the complete portfolio of AnX Robotica diagnostic technologies, visit www.anxrobotica.com.

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