The fusion of AI-native storage and computing overcomes the final barrier to enterprise AI adoption, delivering unprecedented mobility, performance, and simplicity for data-sensitive industries.

SINGAPORE, Feb. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Ridger, the world’s pioneering AI-Native storage provider, today announced the successful completion of full compatibility certification between its flagship MIMO storage system and xFusion’s FusionXpark™ Portable Agent Development Platform, powered by the NVIDIA GB10 (Grace Blackwell) superchip. This milestone delivers the industry’s first truly integrated, portable AI infrastructure solution, effectively turning the promise of private, desktop-scale supercomputing into a practical reality for businesses worldwide.

From Data Center Chains to Portable Power: Solving the “Last-Mile” AI Dilemma
Global industries bound by strict data governance—including healthcare, legal, financial services, and creative sectors—face a critical challenge: harnessing the power of AI while ensuring data never leaves their secure premises. Traditional approaches force a compromise, tethering powerful AI to immobile, complex, and costly data center infrastructure. This has created a widespread “last-mile” gap, where AI is technically deployable but practically unusable due to logistical and operational burdens.

The “Fast, Light, Edge” Alliance: A Complete Stack in a Mobile Form Factor
The Ridger-xFusion partnership bridges this gap by uniting two purpose-built, best-of-breed platforms. Ridger MIMO, the cornerstone of AI infrastructure, delivers data center-class performance—400 GB/s bandwidth, 500M IOPS, and near 2PB capacity in a compact chassis—with an architecture fundamentally redesigned for AI workloads. Its native support for GPU storage protocols allows seamless, direct attachment of up to 16 FusionXpark™ units without additional switches.

xFusion FusionXpark™ leverages the revolutionary efficiency of the NVIDIA GB10 superchip (TSMC 3nm) to place 1 PFLOPS of FP4 AI computing power on the desktop, coupled with an integrated ecosystem and marketplace for instant deployment of AI agents and applications.

Together, they converge into a synergistic, mobile powerhouse that consolidates the entire AI workflow—from data preparation and model training to fine-tuning and real-time inference—into a single, elegantly simple, and highly portable deployment unit.

The New Architecture: Redefining Efficiency for Private AI
Third-party validated benchmarks and architectural analysis confirm the solution delivers not just incremental gains, but a fundamental shift in private AI infrastructure.

The Foundation: Storage That Fully Saturates Compute
MIMO’s extreme, AI-native bandwidth is architected to fully saturate the dual QSFP interfaces of every FusionXpark™ unit. This ensures zero computational cycles are wasted waiting for data, transforming FusionXpark™’s 1 PFLOPS of FP4 power from a theoretical peak into guaranteed, sustained workload performance. It eliminates the I/O bottleneck at its root, ensuring every investment in compute silicon delivers its maximum return.

The System Impact: Unleashing Cluster-Wide Efficiency
This foundational data velocity creates a cascade of system-level advantages. With MIMO as a central, ultra-high-bandwidth data nexus, multiple FusionXpark™ nodes operate as a single, cohesive AI supercomputer. The shared storage pool eliminates data silos and replication overhead, enabling dynamic workload orchestration across the entire cluster for both training and inference. The result is a transformative increase in total usable compute output per dollar—maximizing the return on the entire AI investment.

The User Experience: Data-Center Performance, Desktop Deployment
This immense power is delivered in a form factor engineered for the edge. MIMO is not only compact and devoid of external switch dependencies but also incorporates a near-silent acoustic profile. It brings unprecedented data-center-grade performance directly to where data resides and decisions are made—in labs, offices, or field sites—without the noise, complexity, or infrastructure overhead of traditional equipment, eliminating the traditional trade-offs and fully delivering on the “Light and Edge” promise.

Executive Commentary

Bruce Xue, Spokesperson of Ridger: “Today marks the end of the ‘unusable AI’ era for regulated industries. By fusing true AI-native storage with accessible supercomputing, we’ve eliminated the last excuse for not deploying AI privately. The MIMO-FusionXpark™ solution isn’t just another product; it’s the first ‘AI Appliance’ for the edge—delivering cloud-scale performance with uncompromising data sovereignty. We’re not just solving a storage problem; we’re unlocking a trillion dollars of trapped data value.”

Vandia Yang, Spokesperson of xFusion: “The future of AI isn’t in the cloud; it’s wherever your data lives. Our partnership with Ridger crystallizes this vision. Together, we’ve built what was previously impossible: a sovereign AI supercomputer that fits under a desk. This certification proves that performance and privacy are no longer a trade-off. We are giving every research lab, every hospital, every financial firm the keys to their own intelligence revolution.”

Path to Deployment and Strategic Vision

The certified MIMO-FusionXpark™ integrated solution is available for order now through Ridger’s official website and authorized partners, with shipments commencing at the end of February 2026. 

This partnership, anchored by the NVIDIA GB10 platform, delivers a definitive blueprint for the future of private AI: a practical, closed-loop ecosystem of compute, storage, and intelligence that is as portable as it is powerful. Ridger remains committed to advancing this “Fast, Light, Edge” paradigm through continued R&D and ecosystem collaboration, driving the next wave of secure and sovereign AI adoption that is liberated from fixed infrastructure.

About Ridger
Ridger is defining the future of data infrastructure as the world’s first AI-Native storage provider. Its flagship product, MIMO, is built on a ground-up architecture designed to unlock the full potential of AI and accelerated computing, prioritizing unparalleled speed, density, and edge readiness. Learn more at https://ridger.tech.

About xFusion
xFusion is a leading provider of computing infrastructure solutions. Its FusionXpark™ is a portable Agent Development Platform built on the NVIDIA GB10 superchip, bringing datacenter-scale AI performance to the edge and private environments. With its integrated AI agent marketplace and development tools, FusionXpark™ simplifies and accelerates the deployment of enterprise AI applications. Learn more at https://www.xfusion.com/en/product/fusionxpark?utm_source=homepage. 

SHENZHEN, China, Feb. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Shenzhen Topband Co., Ltd. (Stock Code: 002139.SZ) marks its 30th anniversary, reflecting three decades of evolution that mirrors the broader transformation of Chinese manufacturing — from domestic capability-building to global innovation partnership and sustainable operations.

From Local Innovation to Global Integration

Founded in the 1990s, Topband independently developed core controller technologies, beginning with air-conditioning controllers and expanding across appliance categories to earn international recognition.

This foundation enabled Topband to develop its integrated “Four Electrics and One Network” technology platform — encompassing control systems, motors, batteries, power supplies, and IoT connectivity. As the global intelligent control market evolved and customer requirements became more complex, this integrated capability positioned Topband to expand beyond home appliances into power tools, industrial controls, digital energy systems, and robotics. Today, the company serves leading brands worldwide, including first-tier global power tool companies and multiple Top 100 home appliance brands, reflecting its evolution from specialized component supplier to comprehensive solutions partner.

Operational Excellence Supporting Customer Success

Through implementation of ISC (Integrated Supply Chain) and IPD (Integrated Product Development) frameworks, Topband built a customer-centric organization designed for efficient collaboration from initial concept through mass production. This integrated operational system enables true end-to-end solutions — from R&D and engineering through manufacturing and delivery — allowing customers to consolidate supplier relationships, reduce development complexity, and accelerate time-to-market.

To date, Topband has delivered 1.8 billion intelligent solutions globally. Since its 2007 IPO, the company has achieved over 20-fold revenue growth, demonstrating operational resilience and the ability to scale capabilities in response to market demands.

Localized Manufacturing for Global Markets

Topband’s technology capabilities are supported by a diversified global manufacturing network designed to meet evolving supply chain requirements. While facilities in China provide established, cost-effective production, operations in India, Vietnam, Romania, and Mexico offer localized supply with consistent quality and responsiveness across Asia, Europe, and the Americas.

“Our goal extends beyond global manufacturing to creating genuine value in each market we serve,” said Mr. Wu, Chairman and CEO. “This means delivering not just products, but responsive partnership — providing rapid, localized delivery and flexible support that adapts to regional needs and launch timelines.”

By 2025, Topband’s production outside China is projected to exceed 20% of total output, reflecting the company’s strategic commitment to distributed manufacturing. Currently, international clients represent 70% of the customer base, underscoring deep integration into global supply networks.

Sustainable Operations as a Long-Term Commitment

Since 2022, Topband’s Chinese facilities have deployed on-site photovoltaic solar systems generating clean energy for production operations. In 2024, the company earned EcoVadis Gold certification, placing it in the top 5% of assessed enterprises globally — validating sustainability performance across environmental impact, labor practices, ethics, and sustainable procurement.

Beyond environmental stewardship, Topband maintains substantial investment in innovation. The company’s R&D team of about 2,000 professionals is supported by consistent annual investment of approximately 8% of revenue — a commitment maintained even during market volatility.

Positioned for the Next Chapter

“From a team of 20 to nearly 10,000 employees worldwide, Topband’s 30-year journey reflects the evolution of Chinese manufacturing itself — from learning and adaptation to innovation and global partnership,” said Mr. Wu, Chairman and CEO. “Looking forward, we remain committed to delivering quality, sustainability, and responsive collaboration that creates lasting value for customers and stakeholders worldwide.”

As artificial intelligence reshapes manufacturing, Topband is actively expanding into AI energy infrastructure, embodied intelligence, industrial automation, and smart hardware — translating advanced technology into practical solutions.

About Topband

Topband (Stock Code: 002139.SZ) is a global provider of intelligent control solutions and integrated components, serving leading brands in home appliances, power tools, industrial controls, digital energy, and robotics. With R&D and manufacturing facilities across China, India, Vietnam, Romania, and Mexico, Topband delivers localized, sustainable solutions to customers worldwide. For more information, visit https://www.topband.com/en.

ROME, Feb. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — IRBM, a leader in early drug discovery research, has announced a major scientific breakthrough with the discovery of a novel and potent allosteric inhibitor targeting the Zika virus (ZIKV) protease (NS2B-NS3). The findings, published in Nature Communications (doi: 10.1038/s41467-026-68943-x), demonstrate the molecule’s efficacy in preclinical models and represent a promising new approach to combat ZIKV infections.

Visualization of how IRBM-Z-2 binds to a newly discovered pocket on the Zika virus protease, revealing key interactions that may help block the virus’s activity.

Mosquito-borne ZIKV poses a serious public health threat due to its association with severe neurological complications. With no approved antivirals or vaccines currently available, there is an urgent need for new treatment options.

IRBM scientists identified a small molecule that binds to a previously uncharacterized allosteric site on the NS2B-NS3 protease, a key enzyme required for viral replication. The inhibitor effectively suppressed protease activity in biochemical and cellular assays and demonstrated significant antiviral activity in animal models. It also exhibited a favorable safety and pharmacokinetic profile, supporting its potential for clinical development. Notably, this mechanism may extend to other flaviviruses including dengue, yellow fever, and West Nile, suggesting broader therapeutic potential.

IRBM’s integrated approach, combining high-content phenotypic screening, computational modeling, mechanistic enzymology, iterative medicinal chemistry, and ADME profiling allowed the team to rapidly advance from initial hit identification to preclinical candidate selection.

“This discovery marks an important milestone in antiviral drug development,” said Carlo Toniatti, MD, PhD, Chief Scientific Officer at IRBM. “By leveraging cutting-edge medicinal chemistry and integrated screening technologies, our team has delivered a novel ZIKV protease inhibitor with compelling preclinical activity.”

The achievement, funded by the Region of Lazio, is the result of a collaborative initiative originating from CNCCS, and it opens a promising path toward targeted antiviral therapies that could fill a critical gap in global public health preparedness. It also reinforces the joint commitment of CNCCS and IRBM to tackle rare and neglected diseases with innovative science.

“Innovation in drug discovery never happens alone. At IRBM, we aim to act as a bridge between academic discoveries and the clinic, and the success of this project demonstrates the impact that effective public–private partnerships can have on advancing new therapies,” added Matteo Liguori, CEO and Founder of IRBM.

About IRBM IRBM is a leading research organization specializing in early drug discovery. With decades of expertise and a proven track record of delivering innovative preclinical candidates, IRBM is known for its rigorous, multidisciplinary approach to designing and executing complex experiments for the toughest drug discovery challenges. IRBM advances programs across a wide spectrum of modalities and therapeutic areas, including antivirals, oncology, neuroscience, rare diseases, and beyond.

About CNCCS CNCCS is a public-private consortium between IRBM, CNR, ISS, and the University of La Sapienza, which acts as a lead factory for drug discovery programs, integrating a chemical compound repository with a high-throughput screening (HTS) platform.  Its mission is to act as a bridge between academic research and pharmaceutical development, with a particular focus on targeting rare, neglected, and poverty-related diseases.

Website: www.irbm.com 

STOCKHOLM, Feb. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Bybit EU, the European arm of Bybit and a MiCAR-licensed crypto-asset service provider headquartered in Vienna, is entering a three-year title partnership with the Stockholm Open that will see the tournament compete under the name Bybit Stockholm Open from 2026 through 2028.

The partnership marks a long-term commitment from Bybit EU and provides the historic tennis tournament with a stable partner to support its continued development for players and spectators. As part of the agreement, the tournament will reclaim its classic name, reinforcing its identity and long-standing ties to Stockholm and Swedish tennis.

Bybit views the Nordic region as a strategically important market and considers the Stockholm Open a strong platform for building a lasting presence. Gustav Buder, Regional Partner Nordics at Bybit EU, said the tournament’s strong history, high credibility, and audience that values quality and long-term commitment made it a natural fit. He noted that the partnership represents an important step in establishing trust and a durable presence in the Nordic market.

Since its start the Stockholm Open has served as a meeting point for sport, business, and the public, with a long tradition of collaboration with partners from the financial sector. The tournament attracts an audience with a strong interest in finance and business, aligning closely with Bybit EU’s profile.

The partnership will enable Bybit to engage its premium client base through the Bybit VIP program, offering select clients curated access to the tournament and bespoke experiences that bridge finance, sport, and long-term value creation.

Rasmus Hult, CEO of Bybit Stockholm Open, said the tournament has extensive experience working with financial partners and views Bybit as a strong, long-term partner that shares its ambition to continue developing the event. He added that jointly reclaiming the tournament’s classic name clearly reflects its home and heritage.

Founded in 1969 by former world-class player Sven Davidson, the Stockholm Open is held annually in October at the Royal Tennis Hall in Stockholm. Approximately 30,000 spectators attend the tournament each year. The event is part of the ATP Tour and has in recent years been played under the name Nordic Open.

Bybit EU is part of the Bybit Group, one of the world’s fastest-growing crypto platforms with more than 80 million users globally. The company operates under the European Union’s MiCAR regulatory framework and offers trading services with a focus on transparency, security, and high technical performance. In 2026, Bybit EU plans to launch its services in the Nordic region.

#BybitEU / #TheCryptoHub

About Bybit EU

Bybit EU GmbH is an Austrian Crypto-Asset Service Provider (CASP) authorized under the Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCAR) in Austria. Bybit EU serves customers across the entire European Economic Area (EEA)—with the exception of Malta—via the bybit.eu platform.

Bybit EU GmbH is authorized to offer the following services:

• custody and administration of crypto-assets on behalf of clients;
• exchange of crypto-assets for funds;
• exchange of crypto-assets for other crypto-assets;
• placing of crypto-assets; and
• transfer services for crypto-assets on behalf of clients.

Bybit EU GmbH is neither the operator of a trading platform for crypto-assets nor provides investment advice.

Media Contact: press@bybit.com
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MALÉ, Maldives, Feb. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), the Ministry of Tourism and Environment of the Republic of Maldives, and Huawei have launched a new initiative to modernize the management of South Ari Marine Protected Area (SAMPA). By deploying foundational field-monitoring technology and real- time communication tools, the Tech4Nature project aims to safeguard the iconic whale shark population while balancing the socio-economic pressures of a world-class tourism destination. 

As the Maldives’ largest marine protected area and a globally significant year-round aggregation site for whale sharks (Rhinocondon typus), SAMPA attracts thousands of visitors annually. Its vast extent and multiple access points present a significant logistical challenge for traditional monitoring approaches. The Tech4Nature project addresses these gaps by providing rangers with a suite of digital observation and reporting equipment. 

By strengthening on-the-ground data collection and communication, these tools enable more efficient patrols, facilitate the tracking of tourism-species interactions, and provide a robust data-driven framework to support SAMPA’s journey towards the IUCN Green List. This essential upgrade in on-site capability will ensure conservation efforts are both measurable and transparent, while supporting the local livelihoods that depend on a healthy marine ecosystem. 

The Maldives project contributes to the wider Tech4Nature partnership, a global initiative launched in 2020 and co-led by IUCN and Huawei under Huawei’s TECH4ALL digital inclusion program. Aligned with the IUCN Green List of Protected and Conserved Areas Standard, Tech4Nature demonstrates how technology can drive effective and equitable conservation. The project was officially launched at the high-level closing ceremony of the Maldives Protected and Conserved Areas Forum 2026.

As the first Tech4Nature initiative in the Maldives, the SAMPA project forms part of broader global efforts co-led by IUCN and Huawei to scale up the use of digital solutions in nature conservation. In SAMPA, the project aims to strengthen the balance between tourism and conservation by improving visitor management, enhancing compliance, and supporting science-based decision-making.

Throughout the project, SAMPA’s dedicated team of rangers will be supplied with essential monitoring and communication equipment to strengthen patrols and on-site enforcement. This will allow rangers to respond promptly to unsafe or non-compliant activities, improve visitor safety, and reduce harmful interactions with whale sharks. Enhanced monitoring will also increase overall compliance with protected area regulations and promote more sustainable tourism practices that align with SAMPA’s management and conservation goals. 

“Effective conservation starts with equipping rangers with essential tools for ongoing field monitoring. This lays the necessary foundation for better ecosystem management and governance. It is a pragmatic first step to bridge immediate operational gaps while applying the IUCN Green List Standard, ensuring SAMPA sustains its unique biodiversity and the local livelihoods that depend on it,” said Dr Dindo Campilan, IUCN Regional Director for Asia and Hub Director for Oceania.

In parallel with field implementation, the project will support training for SAMPA rangers on the IUCN Green List Standard, the globally recognized benchmark for effective, equitable, and well-managed protected and conserved areas. A baseline Green List site assessment will be conducted for SAMPA, providing a structured framework to identify strengths, gaps, and priority actions for improved management. 

“The government remains, as always, committed to advancing conservation and strengthening the institutional and governance mechanisms for the management of protected and conserved areas. It is important that we all work together toward this goal with a common vision and shared responsibility,” said Thoriq Ibrahim, Minister of Tourism and Environment.

“As the successful outcomes of Tech4Nature projects since 2020 have shown, innovative technology solutions can help to better understand and mitigate threats to biodiversity and the ecosystems it inhabits, including marine ecosystems,” said Zhang Jinze, Chief Executive Officer of Huawei Sri Lanka. “Alongside technology, a key approach of the Tech4Nature global partnership is the involvement of local partners and communities in project planning and implementation to ensure solution sustainability.”

To date, the initiative has supported 11 flagship and satellite projects across multiple countries worldwide, delivering tailored digital solutions for a range of conservation challenges, from coral reef monitoring to wildlife protection and ecosystem restoration.

About us: 

Huawei: Founded in 1987, Huawei is a leading global provider of information and communications technology (ICT) infrastructure and smart devices. It has approximately 208,000 employees and operates in over 170 countries and regions, serving more than three billion people around the world. Huawei is committed to bringing digital to every person, home and organisation for a fully connected, intelligent world. 

IUCN is a membership Union composed of both government and civil society organisations. It harnesses the experience, resources and reach of its more than 1,500 Member organisations and the input of more than 17,000 experts. IUCN is the global authority on the status of the natural world and the measures needed to safeguard it.  

Ministry of Tourism and Environment: Ministry of Tourism and Environment is mandated to oversee the policy formulation and implementation related to the tourism, environment, climate change, water and sanitation, waste management, energy, and climate change sectors. Affiliated agencies to the Ministry include the Environment Regulatory Authority, Utility Regulatory Authority, Maldives Meteorological Service, and Baa Atoll Biosphere Reserve Office.