• Enterprise AI Operating System to unify context, orchestration, and execution, empowering governed AI Workers to autonomously complete real business tasks at scale.
• AI OS with Voice AI to enable natural, speech-to-speech interactions in ultra-low latency, allowing AI Workers to listen, interpret emotion, reason, and respond in real time.
• Live deployments across telecom, aviation, hospitality, and other enterprise operations are already delivering 30-40% autonomous resolution with full governance and auditability.

MUMBAI, India, Feb. 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Commotion Inc., the leading AI-native enterprise startup backed by Tata Communications, today introduced a new AI Operating System (AI OS) built in collaboration with NVIDIA. Leveraging NVIDIA Nemotron™ open models along with the NVIDIA Riva library for advanced speech capabilities, the platform is designed to help enterprises move AI from pilots to production and complete business tasks autonomously backed by strong governance and measurable outcomes. Together, they enable enterprises to move beyond insights to intelligent action at scale.

Unlike conventional AI tools that generate insights but still depend on manual efforts, Commotion’s AI OS brings enterprise data together, coordinates decisions across systems, and enables AI workers to execute end-to-end tasks such as, handling customer service calls, resolving network issues, and improving guest experiences.

Enterprises are not short of AI tools. They are short of AI that can actually do the work. Enterprise AI agent deployments are in early stages, as many organizations today run multiple copilots and AI applications that don’t speak to each other. This means that data sits in silos and actions cannot be traced. And leaders hesitate to let AI drive decisions because there is no unified control, visibility or governance.

These are the gaps that Commotion addresses.

“The verdict from enterprises is clear: without a system that unifies context, AI remains a collection of experiments. Our challenge as an industry isn’t the lack of models or data; it’s that everything is disconnected,” said Murali Swaminathan, CEO, Commotion. “Companies have AI that can answer questions, but not AI that can act. We built an OS that gives AI the shared context and orchestration it needs to move from recommendation to execution.”

Commotion is working closely with NVIDIA to bring advanced NVIDIA Nemotron™ model capabilities into real enterprise environments.

These capabilities are combined with Commotion’s own context and orchestration layer, where AI Workers can understand that context, make decisions, and execute tasks across systems with speed and reliability.

Commotion’s AI OS gives enterprises a practical path to operational AI, with benefits that are immediate and measurable:

• AI that completes tasks, not just provides suggestions.
• Unified visibility across systems, data and AI actions.
• Faster customer interactions through real-time speech and reasoning.
• Stronger governance and auditability of every AI decision.
• Simpler operations as AI coordinates across tools and teams.
• Scalable deployment across regions, languages and business units.

The platform is built on Commotion’s proprietary context engineering layer, which continuously maps enterprise data and activity into a shared understanding that AI workers use to make decisions responsibly.

The foundation is further strengthened by a strategic investment from Tata Communications, whose secure global digital fabric infrastructure stack enables Commotion to deliver production-grade AI reliably across markets, including India and other high-growth regions. This combination of startup agility, Tata Communications’ enterprise trust and NVIDIA’s AI innovation, will create a powerful foundation for organisations looking to scale AI with confidence.

“This collaboration brings together cutting-edge AI, enterprise trust and real-world execution,” said A.S. Lakshminarayanan, MD & CEO, Tata Communications. “Commotion is solving a problem every enterprise faces: how to move AI from interesting demos to business-critical operations. We’re proud to be part of this mission in India and globally.”

Early engagements are already demonstrating promising results:

• A global telecom provider is resolving over 40% of operational issues autonomously, reducing resolution time by 35%.
• An international airline expects AI to handle 30% of inbound customer calls in year one.
• A global hospitality group is looking to increase direct bookings and upsell through AI-led guest engagement.
• An Indian automotive OEM is modernizing its global contact center and has 50% higher ROI with 30% lower cost/call and 60% less calls via elastic scaling in peak hours.

“Enterprises today need AI that doesn’t just analyze data, but can act responsibly at scale,” said Vishal Dhupar, Managing Director, Asia South, NVIDIA. “Commotion’s AI OS powered by our NVIDIA Nemotron™ reasoning models, enables AI workers that can understand the context, make decisions, and execute tasks across industries – from telecom to aviation.”

The announcement also aligns with the Government of India’s AI vision. Commotion, Tata Communications and NVIDIA are working together to help Indian enterprises deploy AI that works across languages, locations and complex infrastructure.

Through the initiative, Commotion positions AI not merely as a tool to assist employees, but as a governed, reliable digital workforce that can help enterprises run faster, smarter and more efficiently than ever before.

Commotion’s AI OS and Voice AI solutions are now available for enterprise customers. Get in touch with us at info@gocommotion.com.

About Commotion

Commotion is an AI-native enterprise platform that turns AI from talk into action. Built on a unified context graph and omnichannel orchestration layer, Commotion enables organizations to deploy autonomous AI Workers that understand context, reason in real time, and safely execute tasks across customer-facing and operational workflows. Commotion helps enterprises move from AI experimentation to production-grade automation at global scale. Learn more at www.gocommotion.com.

About Tata Communications

A part of the Tata Group, Tata Communications (NSE: TATACOMM) (BSE: 500483) is a global digital ecosystem enabler powering today’s fast-growing digital economy in more than 190 countries and territories. Leading with trust, it enables digital transformation of enterprises globally with collaboration and connected solutions, core and next gen connectivity, cloud hosting and security solutions and media services. 300 of the Fortune 500 companies are its customers and the company connects businesses to 80% of the world’s cloud giants. For more information, please visit www.tatacommunications.com      

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TOKYO, Feb. 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — LIXIL Corporation (“LIXIL”, TSE Code: 5938), maker of pioneering water and housing products, today announced that it has achieved its ambitious goal of improving sanitation and hygiene for 103 million people^[1]. Achieving this milestone, the primary target of the Global Sanitation and Hygiene pillar of LIXIL’s Impact Strategy and set in 2016, reinforces LIXIL’s commitment to further accelerating sanitation and hygiene access worldwide.

Safe sanitation and hygiene remain among the most urgent global challenges. Approximately 3.4 billion people^[2] still lack access to safely managed sanitation, including 354 million people^[3] practicing open defecation. Furthermore, approximately 1.7 billion people^[4] do not have basic hygiene services at home. The human cost is devastating: more than 1,000 children under the age of five die every day from diseases spread by unsafe drinking water, poor sanitation, and inadequate hygiene.

These systematic failures result in hundreds of billions of dollars in annual losses from reduced productivity and higher healthcare costs. Yet, there is an untapped opportunity: every $1 invested in sanitation yields a fivefold economic return.

LIXIL’s achievement is the result of shipping more than 10 million SATO toilet and hand hygiene products across 59 countries and territories. By establishing a social business and serving underserved communities with affordable and innovative sanitation and hygiene solutions, LIXIL’s SATO has successfully developed sanitation markets in Africa and Asia. Predominantly reaching sub-Saharan Africa and south and southeast Asia, SATO’s business not only reaches households, it also expands the impact in communities through critical non-household settings including schools and healthcare facilities, and most recently in humanitarian settings such as refugee camps.

“Reaching 103 million people is not a finish line, but powerful proof that the private sector plays a critical role in addressing an urgent global issue,” said Kinya Seto, CEO of LIXIL. “While LIXIL is renowned for high-end innovations, we take equal pride in our affordable SATO solutions. By establishing a social business, we are addressing the sanitation and hygiene challenges at scale, not only improving health, but empowering families with security and peace of mind they deserve to build their livelihoods and prosper.

Our journey is one of learning and partnership. We are grateful to the families and partners who have welcomed our solutions into their homes and communities. Seeing first-hand how simple, safe toilets can restore dignity and improve quality of life deepens our commitment. Our role is to serve as a catalyst, supporting the resilience and potential of every community we reach.”

The Power of Collaboration
In collaboration with a diverse range of partners—including governments, international organizations, NGOs, and private sector players—LIXIL is focused on creating resilient and sustainable sanitation markets in global economies and rural communities. A cornerstone of our progress is the ‘Make a Splash!‘ partnership with UNICEF, UNICEF’s first global shared-value partnership for water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH), and the first of its kind with a Japanese company.

This collaboration combines LIXIL’s expertise in product development and supply chains with UNICEF’s strengths in sanitation programming and changing behavior through community education. The partnership empowers a robust, self-sustaining ecosystem comprising local entrepreneurs and masons, community healthcare workers, manufacturers, and retailers to ensure sanitation and hygiene for all.

Going Forward: Evolved Ambition toward 2030
“Reaching 100 million people is a significant milestone, representing the impact on individuals and communities, and it is also a vital transition point.” said Erin McCusker, Leader of SATO. “The global goal of universal access to safe sanitation and hygiene by 2030 demands unprecedented acceleration. We see sanitation as a foundation for the achievement of many other development goals. LIXIL’s upcoming 2030 targets will reinforce our commitment to deliver private-sector innovation and market-driven models essential to making better homes a reality for everyone, everywhere.”

To learn more about LIXIL’s initiatives on sanitation and hygiene: visit here.

CONTACT: pr_global@lixil.com

HONG KONG, Feb. 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The Countryside Conservation Office (CCO) under the Environment and Ecology Bureau will host the Countryside Harvest Festival 2026: “Hong Kong Soundscape – Opera & Dance” One Day Music Festival on 1 March 2026. The event will take place at Yan Chau Tong, situated within Mirs Bay, Hong Kong, which has been selected by the Ministry of Ecology and Environment as an “Outstanding Example of Beautiful Bays”. The festival is also featured as one of the “Festival PLUS” events of the 54th Hong Kong Arts Festival.

The festival features Maestro Tan Dun — UNESCO Global Goodwill Ambassador, Hong Kong’s Ambassador for Cultural Promotion, and an internationally renowned composer and conductor — as Artistic Director and Conductor. Maestro Tan has created a unique musical composition specifically inspired by the serene northeastern countryside of Hong Kong. Renowned for his ability to merge Eastern and Western musical traditions, transcend cultural boundaries and push artistic frontiers, he is widely recognised as one of the most influential contemporary musicians, and has received numerous international music accolades.

During this exceptional event, Maestro Tan will collaborate with distinguished musicians and dancers from Hong Kong, the Chinese Mainland and overseas, presenting a powerful artistic dialogue between music, dance and nature on an open‑air stage surrounded by mountains and the sea. Audiences will be able to appreciate both the stunning countryside scenery of Hong Kong’s northeastern region and the compelling musical performances in an immersive setting.

The One Day Music Festival will be broadcast live globally across various online platforms, including Brand Hong Kong, HK PLUS, Hong Kong Arts Festival and Phoenix TV. Members of the public around the world are cordially invited to join the event online and experience the artistic charm and conservation significance of this international cultural occasion from the comfort of their own homes.

In addition to the global online broadcast, one segment of the festival invites the public to join in person through a dedicated Live Concert arrangement. This on‑site session offers participants the opportunity to experience the performance in the countryside setting and to enjoy first‑hand the remarkable natural landscape and live music of Hong Kong’s northeastern region.

According to the “Countryside Harvest Festival 2026: ‘Hong Kong Soundscape – Opera & Dance’ One Day Music Festival – Live Concert” official page, the on‑site participation session is scheduled as follows:

• Time: 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm (Live performance)
• Format: Outdoor performance. Comfortable casual wear and footwear are recommended; participants are advised to bring their own snacks and drinking water.

On the event day, apart from taking the regular Kaito ferry services from Ma Liu Shui or Sha Tau Kok to Lai Chi Wo, free boat services will be provided on the event day (1 March 2026), shuttling between Sha Tau Kok and Lai Chi Wo. Starting 20 February 2026, participants can reserve ferry tickets through the following website (https://art-mate.net/en/doc/92750). Tickets are free of charge. 250 seats per trip, available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Participants are reminded that a valid Sha Tau Kok Frontier Closed Area Permit is required to board at Sha Tau Kok, and that the permit must be applied for in advance via the Hong Kong Police e‑Services system, at least two full working days before the intended visit date.

Detailed information on programme rundown and online live broadcast platforms of the One Day Music Festival can be found on the Online Concert webpage. Further information on the overall festival concept and artistic direction is available on the English news page of the Countryside Conservation Office.

Event and participation information:

• News page: https://cco.gov.hk/en/news/one-day-music-festival
• Live Concert (on‑site participation) page: https://cco.gov.hk/en/live-concert
• Online Concert (global live broadcast) page: https://cco.gov.hk/en/online-concert

LODZ, Poland, Feb. 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — BTCC, the world’s longest-serving cryptocurrency exchange, announces the launch of BTCC TradFi, a new cross-market feature that gives users direct access to forex, commodities, indices, and stocks, all margined and settled in USDT.

Global forex trading volumes reached record highs in 2025, while precious metals posted their strongest rally in years, reflecting increasing demand for TradFi-linked instruments among users seeking to hedge or diversify during volatile conditions. BTCC TradFi is designed to meet this demand, allowing users to trade traditional assets using cryptocurrency on a single platform.

The launch of BTCC TradFi represents a strategic expansion of the exchange’s multi-asset ecosystem, building on the success of its tokenized precious metal products. Tokenized gold, in particular, generated $5.72 billion in trading volume throughout 2025, with Q4 surging 809% over Q1, as reported in January 2026.

BTCC TradFi offers several key features:

• One-Stop Trading with USDT: Trade traditional assets, including forex, commodities such as gold and silver, indices, and stocks on a single platform using USDT margin, eliminating the need to switch between different markets and systems.
• Seamless Cross-Market Access: Move freely between crypto and traditional markets to capture opportunities on a single platform.
• USDT Settlement: All transactions are settled in USDT, removing currency conversion complexity for a smoother trading experience.
• Competitive Spreads & High Leverage: Industry-competitive spreads with flexible leverage up to 500x on select instruments.

In the first phase, BTCC TradFi offers over 25 instruments across five major asset classes:

• Precious Metals: XAUUSD (Gold), XAGUSD (Silver), XPTUSD (Platinum), XPDUSD (Palladium), XALUSD (Aluminum)
• Energy Commodities: UKOIL (Brent Crude Oil), USOIL (WTI Crude Oil)
• Global Indices: DJ30 (Dow Jones), TECH100 (NASDAQ 100), SP500 (S&P 500), GER30 (DAX), UK100 (FTSE)
• Forex Pairs: GBPUSD, EURUSD, AUDUSD, NZDUSD
• Stocks: META, TSLA, MSFT, GOOG, AAPL, AMD, AMZN, NVIDIA, ORCL, NFLX, INTEL

Accessible via both web and mobile app, BTCC TradFi follows the exchange’s strategic priority to expand into the real-world asset (RWA) sector. BTCC previously achieved a record in tokenized precious metals, with $301 million in daily trading volume as silver surged amid global uncertainty.

BTCC is one of the industry’s earliest exchanges and serves over 11 million users worldwide. The platform continues to build infrastructure connecting traditional financial markets with cryptocurrency trading, with plans to expand asset classes and introduce more popular TradFi instruments in the coming months.

About BTCC

Founded in 2011, BTCC is a leading global cryptocurrency exchange serving over 11 million users across 100+ countries. Partnered with 2023 Defensive Player of the Year and 2x NBA All-Star Jaren Jackson Jr. as global brand ambassador, BTCC delivers secure, accessible crypto trading services with an unmatched user experience.

Official website: https://www.btcc.com/en-US

X: https://x.com/BTCCexchange

Contact: press@btcc.com