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Esports Foundation and adidas Announce Landmark Partnership to Outfit Every Team at the Inaugural Esports Nations Cup

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Over 100 countries and territories will wear custom adidas national jerseys at the Esports Nations Cup (ENC), equipping every team competing across 16 of the world’s most popular esports titles. The inaugural four-week event is set to take place starting November 2, 2026 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. National team jerseys will be revealed in the coming weeks.The partnership directly supports the ongoing convergence of esports, culture, entertainment and sports, creating a defining moment for the esports industry and the global sport landscape.

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RIYADH, Saudi Arabia and HERZOGENAURACH, Germany, July 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The Esports Foundation (EF) and adidas made sports history today, announcing a landmark partnership that will see the sportswear company outfit every national team at the inaugural Esports Nations Cup (ENC), the first nation-based esports event of its scale, set to debut November 2, 2026 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The partnership directly supports the ongoing convergence of esports, culture, entertainment and sports, creating a defining moment for the esports industry and the global sport landscape.

As Official Kit Partner and a Global Partner of ENC, adidas will design and produce custom competition apparel for the more than 100 participating countries and territories, with each delegation – including 2,000 athletes and coaches – receiving uniquely tailored jerseys and tracksuits that reflect their national identity while celebrating the global spirit of esports competition. National team jerseys will be revealed in the coming weeks. Fans can follow the national team jersey reveals at esportsnationscp.com/jerseys.

“National team jerseys carry identity, pride and the ambition of an entire country or territory,” said Mohammed Al Nimer, Chief Commercial Officer, Esports Foundation. “By partnering with adidas, one of the most iconic brands in global sport, we are giving esports athletes the opportunity to represent their nations on the world stage with the same sense of meaning and prestige seen across traditional sport. This partnership will help the Esports Nations Cup create powerful national moments and inspire a new generation of players and fans.” 

“At adidas, we’ve spent decades outfitting athletes at the world’s biggest sporting events, and we understand the role a jersey plays in identity, belonging and competition,” said Phillip Waller, adidas SVP Brand Development. “The Esports Nations Cup gives us the opportunity to bring that experience into esports at a global scale.”

The Esports Nations Cup introduces nation-based competition to the global esports calendar in a structured and recurring format. By enabling countries and territories to organize their teams, develop talent pathways, and compete on a global stage, the ENC provides a framework for expanding participation and strengthening esports ecosystems worldwide.

The Esports Foundation has worked to establish the global structure of the ENC through the appointment of Official National Team Partners, National Team Managers, and more than 700 national team coaches across 100 countries and territories. Drawn from over 90 leading esports organizations, the coaches oversee player selection and team development across the world’s top esports titles, helping bring the first large-scale national team ecosystem in esports to life ahead of the event in Riyadh.

For the latest information about the Esports Nations Cup, visit esportsnationscup.com, and follow ENC on X, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube.

About the Esports Nations Cup
The Esports Nations Cup (ENC) is a biennial global esports competition created by the Esports Foundation (EF) that brings national pride to the world stage. Launching in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, in 2026, the ENC will feature the world’s best players competing not for their clubs, but for their countries and territories, across a lineup of leading esports titles. Built in collaboration with game partners, clubs, and esports organizations, the ENC establishes the first recurring, large-scale platform for national teams in esports. Beyond competition, it aims to fuel fandom, inspire heroes, and provide sustainable pathways for nations, players, and partners to grow within the global esports ecosystem. esportsnationscup.com

The ENC features a $20 million prize pool with equal pay per placement, ensuring players and coaches receive the same prize money for the same finishing position across all 16 titles. Backed by a $45 million overall funding commitment, the ENC also includes a $20 million Development Fund that supports National Team Partners, local esports ecosystem development, travel, and national team operations.  

About the Esports Foundation
The Esports Foundation (EF) is a non-profit organization based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, dedicated to advancing and professionalizing the global esports industry. Through the annual Esports World Cup (EWC) and the biennial Esports Nations Cup (ENC), EF brings together the world’s top players, leading clubs, and millions of fans for the biggest stages in competitive gaming. Beyond hosting tournaments, the Foundation works year-round to grow the esports ecosystem, support talent development, and create lasting opportunities for players, teams, and partners worldwide.

About adidas
adidas is a global leader in the sporting goods industry. Headquartered in Herzogenaurach, Germany, the company employs more than 65,000 people across the globe and generated sales of € 24.8 billion in 2025.

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Growatt Recognized as S&P Global Energy Tier 1 PV Inverter Supplier for 2026

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SHENZHEN, China, July 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Growatt, a global leader of distributed solar and energy storage solutions, has been recognized as a Tier 1 PV Inverter Supplier in the S&P Global Energy Tier 1 Cleantech Companies 2026 list, reinforcing the company’s position among leading solar inverter manufacturers serving residential, commercial and industrial markets worldwide.

The 2026 S&P Global Energy list recognizes 12 Tier 1 PV inverter manufacturers globally. The annual, data-driven assessment evaluates leading suppliers using factors including market presence and market share, operational scale, global diversification, financial performance and sustainability. The 2026 methodology also incorporates credit risk through S&P Global Market Intelligence’s RiskGauge™ as part of its financial assessment.

For Growatt, this recognition reflects more than market scale. It demonstrates the company’s continued focus on developing reliable, efficient and increasingly intelligent solar inverter and solar-plus-storage technologies for customers across Europe, Asia-Pacific, North America, Latin America, the Middle East and Africa.

“Being recognized once again as Tier 1 PV inverter supplier by S&P Global Energy is an important acknowledgement of the work our teams and partners are doing globally,” said Lisa Zhang, Vice President of Growatt. “As energy systems become more decentralized and intelligent, we will continue investing in technologies that make solar storage and energy management simpler and more accessible for households and businesses.”

Next-Generation Solar and Hybrid Inverter Innovation

Growatt continues to expand its inverter portfolio in 2026 to address rapidly changing requirements for home energy independence, solar self-consumption, backup power and intelligent energy management.

For residential applications, the MIN 2500-6000TL-XH2 battery-ready inverter combines up to 98.4% maximum efficiency with a DC/AC ratio of up to 2.0 and flexible future expansion into battery storage. The MOD 3-15KTL3-HU, designed for three-phase applications, integrates backup functionality while supporting whole-home backup and battery-ready operation.

Growatt has also introduced the new SPM 2.5-10KTL-HU2 hybrid inverter series in Pakistan, extending its residential energy storage offering with Smart Load control, backup capabilities and intelligent home energy management for markets where energy resilience and grid independence are increasingly important.

Connecting Solar Generation With Smarter Energy Storage

Alongside inverter innovation, Growatt is strengthening its integrated solar-plus-storage ecosystem. At The smarter E Europe 2026 in Munich, Growatt introduced the MINA and MODA All-In-One Energy Storage Systems for single-phase and three-phase residential applications. Both platforms combine solar conversion, battery storage, backup and intelligent energy management within an integrated architecture designed to simplify installation and increase solar self-consumption.

For commercial and industrial users, the RISE 261H-XH integrates a hybrid inverter, 261 kWh battery platform, energy management system and power distribution components into a pre-assembled solution, supporting faster deployment of C&I solar and energy storage projects.

Powering the Next Stage of the Global Energy Transition

As solar, battery storage and intelligent energy management become increasingly interconnected, Growatt will continue advancing technologies that enable homeowners, installers, businesses and project developers to generate, store and manage renewable energy more effectively.

The S&P Global Energy Tier 1 PV Inverter Supplier 2026 recognition further strengthens Growatt’s commitment to delivering dependable solar inverter solutions and supporting the transition toward smarter and more decentralized energy systems worldwide.

About Growatt

Founded in 2011, Growatt is a global leader in distributed energy solutions, specializing in energy storage systems and smart energy management technologies. With operations covering more than 190 countries and regions, 63 sales and service locations across 30 markets, and approximately 4.2 million residential and commercial end users connected through its OSS platform, Growatt provides smart energy solutions for residential, commercial and industrial applications. Backed by nearly 1,000 R&D professionals across three major R&D centres, Growatt remains committed to technological innovation and its mission of enabling everyone to benefit from sustainable energy.

For more information, contact: marketing@growatt.com

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RPI Tech Connect Brings All Things ERP to the WRKdefined Podcast Network

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BALTIMORE, July 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Hospital systems, local governments, K-12 school districts, and utilities deliver essential services to the communities they serve. Behind each of them is a back office keeping payroll accurate, supply chains stocked, and financial systems running. RPI Tech Connect, the “all things ERP” podcast from RPI Consultants, tells the story of that work. Today the show officially joins the WRKdefined Podcast Network.

By joining the network, RPI Tech Connect gains access to a growing audience of executives and practitioners who spend their careers thinking about how work gets done. WRKdefined is home to more than 90 active podcasts covering leadership, HR technology, and workplace culture. The network has produced more than 8,600 episodes and reaches nearly 3 million social followers, with over 500,000 monthly impressions.

RPI Tech Connect features conversations with consultants, industry analysts, and enterprise system end users. Episodes cover ERP implementation best practices, workforce management, industry trends, and the governance decisions that determine whether technology investments pay off.

“Since day one, RPI Tech Connect has aimed to give folks an inside view into the work that happens behind the scenes in hospitals, cities, and classrooms,” said Chris Arey, host and producer of RPI Tech Connect. “That work rarely gets the spotlight, and it deserves one. WRKdefined gives these conversations a bigger stage and puts them in front of people who understand why back-office operations matter.”

For listeners, the show stays the same: same host, same format, same focus on the systems behind essential services. New episodes will now reach audiences across WRKdefined’s channels, and the show will sit alongside programs covering the broader world of work.

William Tincup, Co-Founder of WRKdefined, said “ERP tech is part of the critical infrastructure supporting every organization we talk about on this network. RPI Tech Connect covers that space with real expertise and we’re really excited to have the show on board.”

About RPI Consultants

RPI Consultants is an ERP implementation, optimization, and software firm with over 25 years of experience delivering best practices through technology, systems integration, and process redesign. As a premier Infor CloudSuite implementation partner, RPI prides itself on providing customers with the expertise and strategic thought leadership they need to be successful. For more information on RPI, visit www.rpic.com.

About WRKdefined

WRKdefined is where work conversations live. Home to 98 podcasts and more than 8,500 episodes, the network brings together the voices shaping how organizations hire, lead, learn, and grow. Covering AI, HR technology, leadership, talent, workforce strategy, culture, and business transformation, WRKdefined connects influential audiences with trusted conversations—and gives brands meaningful ways to participate in them. Learn more at wrkdefined.com.

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Fenarrio Brings a Smarter Approach to Modern Parenting Across Europe

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BERLIN, PARIS and LONDON, July 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Fenarrio, the emerging smart parenting brand, is strengthening its presence across Europe as a new generation of parents rethinks what they expect from parenting products. Beyond certified safety, today’s families seek solutions that make everyday parenting more comfortable, intuitive, and less stressful for both babies and parents.

It began with a question that haunted its founder as a new father: Why should parents have to choose between caring for their children and caring for themselves? Driven by this conviction, Fenarrio, a premium smart parenting brand, is strengthening its presence across Europe with the AS5 Smart i-Size Car Seat and 4D Ergonomic Baby Carrier. Built on the belief that parenting products should care for parents as thoughtfully as they protect children, the brand works with safety and ergonomic experts to combine international standards with thoughtful design, easing everyday family life.

Designed Around Real Parenting
Every Fenarrio product solves real parenting challenges through purposeful innovation. The AS5 Smart i-Size Car Seat is designed to make every family journey safer, calmer, and more comfortable. Intelligent ventilation maintains a comfortable seating environment throughout the journey, while voice interaction allows parents to adjust key functions naturally without taking their attention away from driving. Backed by ECE R129 (i-Size) certified protection, ISOFIX installation, integrated side-impact protection, and a support leg, the AS5 combines intelligent innovation with trusted safety, giving families greater confidence from a baby’s very first journey through every stage of growth.

The 4D Ergonomic Baby Carrier, certified by Germany’s IGR Institute, helps distribute weight naturally across parents’ shoulders, back, waist, and hips through its Gravity-FIT support system. Its ergonomic seat supports babies’ healthy M-shaped hip position, and the modular two-piece design adapts as children grow, offering everyday comfort and flexibility.

About Fenarrio
Fenarrio is a premium smart parenting brand dedicated to creating safer, more comfortable family life through intelligent technology, ergonomic design, and internationally recognized safety standards. “Europe represents an important milestone in Fenarrio’s long-term journey,” said a company spokesperson. “We believe the best parenting products don’t ask families to adapt to them—they adapt to family life.”

Fenarrio will continue expanding its product portfolio with smart breast pumps, strollers, high chairs, and more smart essentials. Fenarrio’s offerings are now available across Europe through Amazon and the official Fenarrio online store. Learn more at: www.fenarrio.com.

Designed for Safer, Smarter Care.

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