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Agoda and NTT DATA Advance Renewable Energy and Data Center Efficiency in Singapore

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SINGAPORE, Aug. 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Digital travel platform Agoda today announced that the electricity consumed by its eligible IT infrastructure hosted at NTT Global Data Centers’ Singapore facility is matched with 100% locally generated renewable energy certificates. The move forms part of Agoda’s collaboration with NTT DATA, a global leader in AI, digital business and technology services, to make its Singapore IT operations more energy efficient while maintaining the performance, availability and reliability required to serve millions of travelers worldwide.

NTT Global Data Centers’ Singapore facility holds BCA Green Mark Platinum and LEED Gold certifications. Alongside the renewable energy certificate coverage, the collaboration includes measures to reduce electricity use across Agoda’s servers and cooling systems.

Tadaaki Arimura, Singapore Country Head for NTT Global Data Centers, said: “Sustainable infrastructure is most effective when it is practical, measurable and built into day-to-day operations. Our work with Agoda shows how data center efficiency can support business growth while helping reduce environmental impact.”

Based on Agoda’s internal 2026 measurements, Agoda lowered energy use by up to 16% for eligible workloads through dynamic power management, allowing servers to use less power when full processing capacity is not required. Agoda also reduced cooling-related energy use by approximately 40% per eligible server by adjusting fan speeds as needed, compared with running them at maximum speed. NTT Global Data Centers complements these efforts through facility-level airflow and cooling management.

Paolo Prinsecchi, VP of Global IT Infrastructure at Agoda, said: “At Agoda, we are always looking for practical ways to operate our IT infrastructure more efficiently and responsibly. By partnering with the right colocation provider, such as NTT Global Data Centers, and optimizing how we use our infrastructure and hardware, we can support more sustainable growth while maintaining the seamless experience our users expect from our platform.”

As part of Booking Holdings, Agoda supports the Group’s Science Based Targets initiative-approved emissions-reduction targets. More information about the collaboration with NTT DATA and the measures implemented is available in the client case study.

 

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Klook and Mastercard collaborate to enhance travelers’ experiences across Asia Pacific

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SINGAPORE, Aug. 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ —  Klook, a leading pan-regional experiences platform in Asia Pacific, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Mastercard, a global technology company in the payments industry, to create more rewarding and seamless travel experiences for consumers.

The collaboration is built on three strategic pillars: enhancing cardholder value, unlocking new travel and lifestyle opportunities, and advancing innovative payment experiences. Together, these initiatives are designed to address the evolving expectations of travelers across Asia Pacific, as identified in Klook’s Travel Pulse 2026.

The Klook Travel Pulse research underscores a growing trend among travelers who are seeking meaningful experiences with experience-led journeys in addition with the best value. While 47% of APAC consumers actively seek deals, discounts and bundled offers, and 42% book earlier to secure better prices, travel decisions are increasingly being driven by experiences. More than half of travelers no longer begin with a destination in mind, with 23% choosing their destination based on a specific activity and 73% willing to visit a lesser-known city for a unique event.

Against this backdrop, the Klook–Mastercard collaboration will introduce a range of propositions designed to bring more value to travelers with exclusive discounts and privileges for Mastercard cardholders in time for the year-end travel period. This collaboration lays the groundwork for a growing pipeline of entertainment benefits, with more exciting opportunities to be announced as the collaboration deepens.

“Experiences give travel meaning, creating moments that become lasting memories,” said Eric Gnock Fah, Co-Founder and President at Klook. “By combining Klook’s experiences platform with Mastercard’s global network and trusted payments infrastructure, we can help travelers discover more, unlock greater value, and spend less time planning and more time experiencing the world.”

“The future of travel will be shaped by ecosystems that bring together the best of technology, payments and experiences. Through collaborations with industry leaders like Klook, with their deep insights on travelers, Mastercard is helping create more personalized, rewarding and seamless journeys across the region. Together, we’re unlocking new ways for consumers to discover, access and enjoy the experiences that matter most to them,” said Peter Robejsek, Executive Vice President, Market Development, Asia Pacific, Mastercard.

Looking ahead, Klook and Mastercard will explore opportunities to further strengthen their collaboration across a range of strategic growth areas, from deepening data collaboration to evaluating next-generation payment innovations. Together, the companies aim to unlock new value for travelers and help shape the future of connected travel experiences.

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REJIMUS Expands In 21 CFR Part 11 Software Validation Services for CPG Supply Chains

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REJIMUS empowers FDA-regulated businesses throughout the GPG supply-chain to more quickly audit, validate, document and maintain electronic systems – including AI-enabled workflows – within their existing quality and compliance programs subject to regulations under 21 CFR Part 11.

NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, Texas, Aug. 26, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — REJIMUS, Inc., a preeminent regulatory management consultancy and SaaS provider serving FDA-regulated consumer-product industries in the US, today announced the expansion of its 21 CFR Part 11 Software Validation Services.

“Food, supplement, cosmetic and OTC companies are adopting cloud systems and AI at the same speed as the rest of the market, but many do not have software validation expertise in-house or even know it is required,” said Brandon M. Griffin, CEO of REJIMUS, Inc.

The offering helps food and beverage, dietary supplement, cosmetic and over-the-counter (OTC) drug companies implement and maintain Part 11 compliance over their computerized systems, AI integrated workflows, and electronic record keeping practices to ensure such systems operate in compliance for their intended use throughout the operational life-cycle.

Electronic quality management systems, manufacturing execution systems, standalone document-control systems, laboratory information management systems, analytical equipment-attached software, enterprise resource planning tools, electronic batch and production records, electronic complaint handling, supplier-management systems, controlled spreadsheets, electronic-signature tools and AI-enabled/integrated software are now commonplace in regulated operations. 21 CFR Part 11 establishes controls for applicable electronic record keeping and electronic signatures, and under FDA’s current guidance, it generally applies when records required by an FDA statute are maintained electronically in lieu of paper, when companies rely on electronic records to perform regulated activities, when designated records are submitted electronically to FDA, or when electronic signatures replace required handwritten signatures. Not every computer system or electronic record is automatically subject to Part 11, and such determination can be made quickly in an Electronic System Gap Assessment.

Validation decisions and scope should be based on a justified, documented assessment of intended use, inclusive of product quality and safety, regulatory obligations, and the accuracy, integrity, availability and authenticity of required records and signatures. REJIMUS does not presume that every use of artificial intelligence is subject to Part 11, therefore, AI utilization is evaluated case by case as part of the underlying computerized system and regulated workflows. The assessment from REJIMUS considers whether AI creates, modifies, summarizes, classifies, recommends, reviews, approves, retains or transmits information that the company relies upon as a required record or to perform a regulated quality or compliance activity.

While most established Part 11 Validation service providers in the US, publicly center their costly services on companies in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical-device sectors, REJIMUS offers a notably more efficient and cost-effective alternative for consumer-product businesses in the foods, dietary supplements, cosmetics and OTC drugs sectors that are subject to the same regulations.

“Food, supplement, cosmetic and OTC companies are adopting cloud systems and AI at the same speed as the rest of the market, but many do not have software validation expertise in-house or know it is required,” said Brandon M. Griffin, CEO of REJIMUS, Inc. “AI can help quality and regulatory teams work faster, but speed cannot replace evidence, governance and accountability,” Griffin said. “Our role is to determine where the gaps are quickly, where AI sits in the regulated process, what controls and testing are proportionate to the risk, and how human oversight, vendor monitoring and change control can keep the system operating as intended.”

REJIMUS combines specialized Part 11 validation leadership with quality and regulated-operations expertise to address cGMP Quality Systems wholistically with an efficient compliance mindset. This is inclusive of SOP development, facility and supplier auditing, FDA inspection preparation, and most notably in the complete resolution and close out of of FDA Form 483’s and Warning Letters. That distinction matters because AI-enabled functions can and are introducing new risks that are different from conventional deterministic software. A human reviewer does not eliminate the need to understand and control the system when its output materially supports a regulated decision.

Services are scaled to the system, intended use and risk and may include:

Part 11 gap assessments; system, data-integrity and AI-use risk assessments; validation planning; and remediation roadmapsPart 11 auditing; user and functional requirements; supplier assessments; configuration, security, access-control, audit-trail and electronic-signature reviewsPart 11 validations; writing and executing of test protocols and scripts; IQ, OQ, PQ and user-acceptance testing, as applicable, inclusive of requirements traceability, deviations and Part 11 validation summary reportsExisting-system remediation; for data-migration validation, governing SOPs, staff training and change control, full and partial re-validations and ongoing lifecycle support

Part 11 Software Validation services from REJIMUS are available for new implementations, existing or legacy platforms, cloud and software-as-a-service systems, significant software upgrades, integrations, data migrations, inspection readiness and remediation following audit or FDA inspections. Learn more or request an assessment: www.rejimus.com/software-validation/

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ViewSonic Launches XG2738-2K-OLED Gaming Monitor with QD-OLED Technology and OLED Care

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New 27-inch gaming monitor combines QHD QD-OLED visuals, 240Hz refresh rate, 0.03ms response time, and esports-focused features for competitive gamers

TAIPEI, Aug. 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — ViewSonic Corp., a leading global provider of visual and edtech solutions, announces the XG2738-2K-OLED, a 27-inch gaming monitor with unique features that deliver incredible performance to both hardcore gamers and gaming enthusiasts. With QD-OLED technology and 2K resolution, ViewSonic continues to offer distinctive monitors for the gaming market.

With native 2K QHD (2560×1440) resolution, the 27-inch XG2738-2K-OLED leverages Quantum Dot-OLED panel technology to deliver exceptional color accuracy and a stunning, ultra-fast 0.03ms GTG response time. The monitor features Esports Mode that allows switching from 27-inch to a 24.5-inch view, matching the screen size preferred by professional esports players. The XG2738-2K-OLED is compatible with NVIDIA G-SYNC and features AMD FreeSync Premium support to help eliminate screen tearing and stutter for fluid gameplay.

“We’re excited to offer the XG2738-2K-OLED gaming monitor to the gaming consumer,” said Jeff Muto, Business Line Director at ViewSonic. “The XG2738-2K-OLED monitor offers a combination of performance with superior visual excellence due to the OLED technology.”

“Across Asia Pacific, the gaming landscape continues to evolve, with players increasingly seeking more immersive and responsive gaming experiences,” said Eric Wei, Asia Pacific General Manager at ViewSonic. “As expectations continue to rise, we remain focused on strengthening our gaming portfolio with advanced display technologies such as QD-OLED, delivering the performance and visual quality today’s gamers demand.”

ViewSonic OLED Care for Enhanced Long-Term Protection

To support long-term panel performance, the XG2738-2K-OLED includes the ViewSonic OLED Care suite, a set of anti-burn-in solutions that help minimize image retention over time. Core protections such as OLED Screen Movement, OLED APL (Average Picture Level), and Static Icon Detection operate automatically during everyday use, while OLED Image Cleaning can be activated by the user for on-demand maintenance.

Together, these features help protect the panel throughout prolonged gaming sessions while maintaining consistent brightness, color accuracy, and overall visual quality.

QD-OLED for Vivid and Consistent Visuals

Powered by QD-OLED (Quantum Dot OLED) technology, the display delivers deep contrast, vibrant color reproduction, and uniform image quality across wide viewing angles. The display also supports HDR10 and 10-bit true color, with up to 98% DCI-P3 color coverage. This enables clean, detailed visuals in both high-speed competitive titles and visually rich AAA games.

XG2738-2K-OLED Gaming Monitor

27-inch QD-OLED gaming monitor with native 2K QHD (2560 x 1440) resolution0.03ms GTG response time with a 240 Hz refresh rate24.5-inch esports viewable screen setting through OSDNVIDIA G-SYNC compatibility and AMD FreeSync Premium technologies for minimal lag, motion blur, and ghostingConnectivity includes HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort, and Audio-OutMarathon your sessions in comfort with the ergonomic design and Eye ProTech softwareXG2738-2K-OLED product video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OWkQjpMYQKM

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About ViewSonic 

Founded in 1987 and headquartered in Brea, California, ViewSonic is a leading global provider of visual solutions for the education, business, and consumer markets, with a presence in over 100 countries. Driven by the mission to transform education, workplaces, and lives, the company delivers a unified ecosystem of innovative hardware, software, and services that integrates seamlessly with the platforms, tools, and partners customers trust. Its product portfolio includes monitors, projectors, interactive displays, LED displays, commercial displays, video conferencing systems, and industrial solutions. Complementing its hardware is a robust suite of software offerings—including myViewBoard, ClassSwift, TeamOne, Manager, and AirSync—featuring AI-powered tools for collaboration, device optimization, and management. By empowering creativity, collaboration, and lifelong learning, ViewSonic supports customers at every stage in achieving their business and sustainability goals, creating a lasting impact and helping people everywhere connect with purpose—and See the Difference. Learn more at www.viewsonic.com.

*Actual performance, compatibility, and user experience may vary depending on system configuration, network conditions, usage environment, and other factors. Programs, pricing, specifications, and availability are subject to change without notice and may vary by country or region. Please contact your local ViewSonic representative, authorised reseller, or distributor for product availability and details. This news release contains forward-looking statements that reflect the Company’s expectations with regard to future events. Actual events could differ significantly from those anticipated in this document. Trademark footnote: ViewSonic and the ViewSonic trademarks are trademarks or registered trademarks of ViewSonic Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. All other corporate names and trademarks stated herein are the property of their respective companies.

 

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