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World’s Largest Indoor, Multi-Level Karting Track & Premier Entertainment Venue Celebrates Groundbreaking in Columbus, Ohio

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Sprawling 16-Acre Polaris Center complex set to open in Summer of 2027

POLARIS, Ohio, Sept. 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Supercharged Entertainment, the world’s largest indoor, multi-level karting track and premier entertainment venue, broke ground today on the fourth U.S. location in Polaris, Ohio, with a groundbreaking ceremony held on-site. The venue is slated to open in Summer 2027.

Located at 9300 Lyra Drive in Columbus, Supercharged Entertainment Polaris will mirror the design of Supercharged Entertainment New Jersey, which opened to enthusiastic crowds in December 2022 in Edison, NJ. The venue will be a world class, 125,000 square-foot karting and premier entertainment experience located in the heart of other Polaris leisure destinations such as Topgolf and Smash Park, alongside additional shopping and dining. Once complete, the sprawling 16-acre complex will feature:

The world’s largest indoor, multi-level, temperature-controlled Karting Track with two uniquely designed tracks — complete with 25 total elevation changes — that can be combined into one 80,000 square-foot SupertrackTime Mission, an immersive, team-based, one-of-a-kind attraction where individuals and groups of all ages can challenge each other and the clock through 30+ mission rooms — it’s a mix of physical, mental, and skill-based challenges where participants choose their own path and compete for the highest scoreAn enormous, two-story Arcade & Gaming Area boasting nearly 180 games, including several thrilling Virtual Reality experiences, plus an expansive Prize Center to ensure everyone leaves a winnerThe Drop & Twist Tower, an exhilarating, two-story attraction that spins, drops, and passes through all floors of the facility while riders take in everything Supercharged Entertainment Polaris has to offerA full-service restaurant & bar featuring a wide-ranging menu of shareable bites and entrées, plus world-class cocktails, beers, and specialty beveragesVersatile and spacious Group & Event areas suitable for all occasions and sizes, with catering available

The choice of Polaris, Ohio is the inspiration of Stephen and Sandra Sangermano, who serve as the company’s President and CEO, and marks the 5th entertainment venue opened and operated by the Sangermano family. Today’s groundbreaking marks the start of the Sangermanos’ vision to bring to Columbus and the entire central Ohio region the world’s most spectacular, thrilling, and fun-filled karting and entertainment destination.

“Sandi and I couldn’t be more excited to break ground on what will be Ohio’s and the world’s best, all-in-one karting and entertainment venue,” said Stephen Sangermano, President. “Supercharged Entertainment Polaris has something for everyone – couples, families, kids, groups, and companies. We can’t wait to bring Columbus and all of central Ohio the exhilarating and amazing fun our Polaris venue will have to offer.”

“On behalf of our entire Supercharged Entertainment team, we’re incredibly grateful to the Polaris community and all of Ohio for welcoming us so warmly,” added Sandra Sangermano, CEO. “We look forward to Supercharged Entertainment Polaris’s grand opening in Summer 2027, and we hope to see everyone there.”

Supercharged Entertainment Polaris will be fun for all ages and ready to host kids, adults, families, groups, and companies who crave the excitement and adrenaline rush of authentic, indoor karting. All karts possess incredible torque and acceleration, resulting in an exhilarating and thrilling ride. Plus, their all-electric vehicles produce zero emissions, making it a more enjoyable and environmentally friendly experience on the 80,000 square-foot, temperature-controlled track.

“We’re thrilled to welcome Supercharged Entertainment to POLARIS Centers of Commerce,” said Franz Geiger, Managing Director of NP Limited Partnership. “This is exactly the kind of destination experience that continues to make POLARIS a premier entertainment and lifestyle hub for central Ohio. We look forward to seeing Supercharged Entertainment join the outstanding mix of retail, dining, and entertainment already thriving here, and to celebrating alongside them when they open their doors in Summer 2027.”

 Bill Ebben 508-922-1974 or bill@ebbengroup.com

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Melody Party Offers Over 20,000 Songs and Adds More Than a Thousand New Tracks Monthly, Enhancing Its Online Karaoke Experience

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SEOUL, South Korea, Oct. 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Melody Party is a music social app featuring a variety of activities, including Mic Grab, Artist Mafia, and Singing Battle. Through its online karaoke feature, SING A SONG, the app brings the traditional karaoke experience online, removing time and location constraints and offering a music experience that combines real-time singing with social interaction.

SING A SONG features an extensive library of more than 20,000 songs, with over a thousand new songs added every month. Its diverse selection includes popular K-pop tracks, classic Korean songs, and karaoke favorites. The feature offers a free-use model, allowing users to start singing their chosen songs without paying a separate fee. This helps reduce the time and cost associated with visiting traditional coin-operated karaoke venues, making it easier to enjoy singing as part of everyday life.

In terms of functionality, SING A SONG supports pitch adjustment and independent volume controls for vocals and accompaniment, allowing users to customize their singing experience according to their preferences. Users can also create online karaoke rooms, invite friends to sing together in real time, and enjoy voice chat and social interaction.

By continuously expanding its song library and offering diverse music-based interactive experiences, Melody Party continues to strengthen its music ecosystem. Through SING A SONG, the platform aims to create an accessible, highly interactive online music social space.

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Drawing new strength from 20-year legacy, IAACA calls on global counterparts to join annual conference to fortify integrity

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MARRAKECH, Morocco, Oct. 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The International Association of Anti-Corruption Authorities (IAACA), an independent and non-political anti-corruption organisation with over 190 member anti-corruption authorities (ACAs) worldwide, will co-host IAACA Annual Conference 2026 in Marrakech, Morocco next month together with the Independent Commission Against Corruption of Hong Kong, China (ICAC) and the National Authority for Probity, Prevention and Fight Against Corruption of Morocco (INPPLC) to chart a path for the global graft fight and explore cutting-edge approaches to tackle emerging corruption challenges.

Themed “Building on 20 Years of Legacy: Drawing Strength from the Past, Guarding Global Integrity for the Future”, the international event will not only mark the 20th anniversary of the IAACA, but also provide a dynamic forum for IAACA members to exchange insights and enhance co-operation.

Calling on international counterparts to participate in the conference scheduled for November 25, IAACA President Mr Woo Ying-ming, who also serves as ICAC Commissioner, said that “As the IAACA marks its 20th anniversary, the conference will bring together global anti-corruption community at a pivotal moment for collective action. I anticipate that the valuable insights and new approaches generated through the international synergy will chart a resilient strategic path for us to navigate integrity risks and draw strength from our shared legacy to guard global integrity for generations to come.”

During the conference, renowned international experts from the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), Basel Institute on Governance, the International Anti-Corruption Academy, and global anti-corruption and law enforcement agencies and institutions will shed light on harnessing artificial intelligence in the fight against corruption, safeguarding integrity within global climate and biodiversity frameworks and analysing global corruption measurement and systemic effectiveness.

Following the conference, the ICAC, the INPPLC, the IAACA and the UNODC will co-organise a training seminar on leveraging AI in combating corruption.

While the ICAC and INPPLC will share how AI and new technology can reshape the future of anti-graft enforcement and corruption prevention, the UNODC will provide a global perspective on using AI models in financial crime investigations and addressing the operational relevance, legal robustness and adaptability across jurisdictions.

For details of the conference and training, please visit:
https://www.icac.org.hk/icac/iaaca-morocco-2026/index.html

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Viettel moves 100 million subscribers to home-grown cloud-native charging in three months – with zero downtime

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HANOI, Vietnam, Oct. 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Viettel High Technology Industries Corporation (Viettel High Tech), part of Viettel Group, has migrated more than 100 million subscribers and some 5,000 tariff plans at Viettel, Vietnam’s largest mobile operator, to vOCS 4.0, its in-house cloud-native charging system. The three-month cutover ran on a live national network with no service disruption.

Replacing a charging system is one of the riskiest projects an operator can undertake, which is why many stick with legacy platforms. Viettel High Tech reduced the risk through real-time data synchronization, parallel running and a phased cutover, with instant rollback at every stage.

The project won the Telecom Review Excellence Awards 2026 prize for Best Technology Deployment in Asia, a first for a Vietnamese company.

What it means for operators:

Scale: more than 300,000 transactions per second at latency below 5 milliseconds, across 2G–5G and fixed services on one platformLower cost: up to 50% less hardware investment than the previous generation, by sharing infrastructure with the networkAgility: new tariff plans in hours instead of days, new features three times faster and deployments about 30% fasterResilience: two active data centers about 2,000 km apart and automatic recovery in under two minutes

Viettel High Tech developed every core layer in-house, from a telecom-grade cloud-native platform and NFV-MANO orchestration to real-time charging, subscriber and balance management.

“Passing rigorous tests of real-time self-diagnosis and self-recovery is what allows an operator to keep its promise of 24/7 service to customers,” said Luu Manh Ha, CEO of Viettel Networks, which operates the system on Viettel’s network in Vietnam. “Above all, owning the charging system means an operator is not dependent on foreign vendors – it safeguards digital sovereignty and preserves business flexibility.”

“The charging system is where an operator’s business strategy turns into revenue in real time,” said Nguyen Minh Quang, CEO of Viettel High Tech. “We believe vOCS 4.0 is ready to help operators worldwide capture the value of 5G and digital services.”

In 2017, vOCS 4.0’s predecessor, vOCS 3.0, replaced a foreign vendor’s platform for 90 million Viettel subscribers. Across both generations, vOCS serves more than 220 million subscribers in 11 countries. Viettel High Tech now offers vOCS 4.0 to operators worldwide.

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