NEW YORK, Nov. 20, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Global investment and fintech powerhouse Touareg Group has announced the official launch of Touareg Group Technologies Co., capitalized with a paid-up fund of USD 1 billion. At the heart of this milestone is TrustglobeX, the Group’s flagship crypto exchange set to redefine the global digital-asset industry through unmatched liquidity, cutting-edge infrastructure, and a bold international vision.

TrustglobeX represents the cornerstone of Touareg Group’s expansion into the digital-finance frontier. Designed for both institutional and retail markets, the exchange combines deep-liquidity architecture with lightning-fast transaction speeds and a multi-chain trading environment. Its hybrid wallet system delivers instant accessibility alongside top-tier security, while its advanced analytics and intelligent order-execution engine give traders a decisive edge in fast-moving markets.

Chris Martin, Head of Financial and Strategic Investor Group at Touareg Group, described TrustglobeX as “the financial engine of a new digital economy,” emphasizing that the platform is backed by tangible capital strength and long-term commitment rather than speculation.

“This USD 1 billion investment is not symbolic — it represents our absolute determination to build a serious, world-class crypto exchange that can stand among the global leaders for decades to come,” Martin said. “Touareg Group is entering this arena with conviction, discipline, and a vision to shape the future of digital finance.”

With its billion-dollar foundation, Touareg Group Technologies Co. is setting a new benchmark for financial strength and credibility in the crypto sector. The company plans to expand TrustglobeX across Asia, the Middle East, and Europe through regional hubs that connect liquidity, foster innovation, and serve millions of users worldwide. Analysts already view TrustglobeX as one of 2025’s most anticipated global launches — a platform built not only for today’s traders but for the next generation of digital-asset pioneers.

From its financial power to its unwavering vision, TrustglobeX embodies Touareg Group’s philosophy of “Trust Without Borders,” signaling a bold step toward a smarter, faster, and more connected world of finance.

TOKYO, Nov. 20, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — TIER IV, the pioneering force behind open-source software for autonomous driving, has been selected for a flagship project funded by Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry. The initiative will explore opportunities to accelerate the adoption of autonomous driving in the public sector. Building on the technologies and expertise developed through this project, the company aims to accelerate solutions to pressing social challenges, such as aging population and driver shortages, in municipalities beyond the metropolitan area.

TIER IV’s autonomous driving technology will power a National Diet shuttle service, connecting government buildings in central Tokyo along an about 3.5-kilometer route. This pilot deployment aims to address the technical challenges of operating autonomous vehicles in dense urban environments, while also establishing standardized specifications and operational processes that can serve as a reference for future public procurement.

The autonomous shuttle begins operations on November 20, 2025, with Suzuki’s Solio selected for the service. The system will be powered by Autoware*, open-source software for autonomous driving championed by TIER IV, and implemented using TIER IV’s robotaxi reference design.

Through analysis of real-world driving data and user feedback, the project will involve quantitative and qualitative evaluations of the operational design domain and development challenges specific to complex cityscapes. The resulting insights will help shape frameworks and procurement processes tailored to advanced autonomous mobility services, with the goal of accelerating adoption across national and local government agencies in Japan.

* Autoware is a registered trademark of the Autoware Foundation.

About TIER IV

TIER IV stands at the forefront of deep-tech innovation, pioneering Autoware, open-source software for autonomous driving. With a comprehensive suite of platforms and services built around Autoware, TIER IV provides everything from software development and vehicle procurement to operational support. Through the Autoware ecosystem, TIER IV works with partners worldwide to shape the future of intelligent vehicles with open-source software, aiming to create mobility that is safer, more sustainable, and accessible to all.

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SYDNEY, Nov. 20, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Suunto, a leading innovator in sports wearables, announced today several exclusive Black Friday deals on its latest watches, headphones and accessories. From November 20 to December 1, customers can save on best-selling products and receive a free strap with the purchase of newly launched products. Suunto offers adventure and performance gear for every occasion – whether you’re gifting outdoor enthusiasts, preparing for holiday workouts, or helping loved ones stay active and safe throughout the year.

Additional offers on newly launched models:

Suunto Vertical 2 – Stainless steel $1099.99 / Titanium $1199.99. Free $89.99 Strap with purchase:

Ultimate adventure watch for outdoor expeditions

• 1.5” LTPO AMOLED display
• Offline maps available for free
• Up to 65 hours battery life
• Integrated LED flashlight
• Scratch-resistant sapphire screen

Suunto Race 2 – Stainless steel $899.99 / Titanium $999.99. Free $89.99 Strap with purchase:

Ultimate performance watch for racing and training

• 1.5” LTPO AMOLED display
• Sleeker and lighter design
• 115+ sport modes
• Up to 55 hours battery life
• Advanced training and everyday activity tracking

Exclusive time-limited deals include:

Suunto 9 Peak Pro – Now Stainless Steel $349 – 29% OFF
The powerful multisport watch with extended battery life and military-grade durability

• Sapphire touchscreen and stainless steel bezel
• Powerful processor and redesigned user interface
• 4 satellite systems for best positioning accuracy
• 40 hours of battery life in the best GPS mode
• Advanced training metrics with 100+ sport modes

Suunto Race S – Now Stainless Steel $520 / Titanium $640 – 20% OFF

The ultimate performance watch for racing and training, just smaller

• Free offline maps
• High definition AMOLED screen
• 95+ sport modes
• HRV recovery measurement
• Advanced training metrics

Sunnto Aqua – Now $256 – 20% OFF

Waterproof, open-ear bone conduction headphones with offline audio and motion-detection features for your swims

• Head Movement Control
• Up to 10 hours battery + 20 hours with powerbank
• 32GB of offline audio storage
• Waterproof down to 5 m for 2h (IP68)
• Motion-detection features

Suunto Black Friday offers are available for a limited time only, while supplies last. More deals can be found on Suunto’s Amazon store and Suunto’s official website. With exceptional discounts up to 29%, whether you’re mounting new challenges, coaching your way to a personal best, or simply upgrading your gear for everyday adventures — now is the moment.

TOKYO, Nov. 20, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The popular washing machine brand Comfee will officially start its Black Friday promotion on November 21. Comfee will present multiple fully automatic washing machines and models with auto detergent delivery, designed for Japanese consumers, offering the largest discounts of the year.

The Comfee 7kg Fully Automatic Washing Machine is a popular product featuring a compact design and strong performance, suitable for 1-3 person households. From November 21 to December 1, the product will be on sale for ¥27,900 (originally ¥34,300), representing an 18% discount.

Key features:

Thin Body: The Comfee 15.4 lb (7 kg) fully automatic electric washing machine has a thin body that you can put anywhere due to its space-saving design. No problem for tight spaces such as entryways or kitchens.

Transparent glass vibration-control cover: The transparent glass vibration-control cover not only allows you to check the washing process, but also makes it a tempered glass material that is highly safe and durable. It closes slowly, making it safer for you to use.

Protect the Health of Your Washing Tub: The self-cleaning function automatically removes unsightly dirt. The dryer function allows the sink to dry and prevents bacterial growth. Cleaning the washing and drying tubs regularly will help keep your clothes buckets clean at all times.

Air Drying: Quickly removes moisture from clothing using the centrifugal force and air taken from the air vents and drastically reduces drying time. No heater is used, so you can save on you electricity bill, too.

Choose from 8 Different Wash Cycles: It has 8 laundry cycles such as standard, soaking, and large items such as blankets. By choosing the best cycle for your clothing and situation, you can improve the efficiency and quality of your laundry time.

Discover more deals at: Comfee Washing Machine Store.

About Comfee

Comfee is a dedicated brand for people who are seeking simple comfort and high efficiency. We are committed to building products that only have genuinely useful functions, so our consumers always get the value that they are looking for.

Backed by Midea Group’s manufacturing excellence, focus on quality, and customer service, Comfee strives for excellence within the industry.

SUWON, South Korea, Nov. 20, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — FutureMain, an AI-based predictive maintenance solutions provider, announced that it successfully concluded its participation at ADIPEC 2025, the world’s largest energy exhibition held in Abu Dhabi, UAE, from November 3–6. This marks the company’s second appearance at ADIPEC, reaffirming both the reliability of its technology in the Middle Eastern market and the growing global demand for predictive maintenance solutions.

At this year’s event, FutureMain unveiled upgraded versions of its flagship solutions, ExRBM and the portable diagnostic device ExRBM Portable+.
ExRBM is an AI-driven predictive maintenance system that analyzes equipment condition data in real time, detects early anomalies and faults, and enhances overall operational efficiency. The newly integrated Explainable AI (XAI) capabilities clearly present the basis of each diagnosis, enabling field engineers to make more reliable decisions.

In addition to its automated diagnostic algorithm built on vertical AI—which performs real-time decision-making based on manufacturing-specific data—further strengthening its practical usability in industrial environments.

ExRBM Portable+ is a portable machine-condition monitoring and automatic fault-diagnosis device that operates fully independently even in challenging industrial environments. Its multi-channel architecture supports 4 to 24 channels simultaneously, providing the flexibility and scalability needed for a wide range of field applications.

During the exhibition, FutureMain signed three MOUs, including agreements with Framence GmbH (Germany) further expanding its global collaboration network. These partnerships represent an important starting point for exploring overseas deployment of AI-driven diagnostic technologies and future technical integration opportunities.

At ADIPEC 2025, FutureMain presented real-world case studies and live demonstrations of its vertical AI–powered predictive maintenance technologies, highlighting its ability to address critical global industry needs—improved equipment reliability, reduced operational costs, and enhanced energy efficiency.

CEO Sun-hwi Lee stated,
“AI-powered predictive maintenance is a core technology that strengthens plant reliability and drives sustainable operational efficiency. FutureMain has already proven its technological credibility through deployments across Asia, including Japan. Building on our global partnerships, we will continue expanding the adoption of our solutions in the U.S., Europe, and the Middle East.”

FutureMain will further expand its global visibility at CES 2026, presenting the next generation of its Operational AI and Physical AI technologies to a wider international audience.

SYDNEY, Nov. 20, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — New research from Manhattan Associates (NASDAQ: MANH) reveals that 81% of Australian supply chain leaders expect new technologies to reduce freight costs by at least 5% by 2030, highlighting growing confidence in the role of digital innovation to drive efficiency and resilience.

With Australian logistics networks stretched by demand and rising costs, the findings point to an industry rapidly modernising to keep pace with expectations for speed, capacity and sustainability.

“Transportation has evolved beyond simply moving goods from one place to another,” said Raghav Sibal, Vice President, APAC at Manhattan Associates. “It is about how fast, how efficiently and how sustainably businesses can operate. Australian organisations recognise the urgency of modernising their transport operations to stay competitive.”

Transforming supply chain systems is a critical priority in Australia with researching showing that 100% of local supply chain leaders believing their current transportation management systems (TMS) will struggle to keep pace with growing demands for speed, capacity and cost reduction over the next five years. As a result, many organisations are responding by deploying data-led tools to improve forecasting accuracy and optimise decision-making. Sixty-four per cent of businesses say they are already using predictive analytics or AI-driven forecasting, while 59% have integrated these tools within their broader supply-chain-planning systems.

“The collapse of several long-standing transport operators this year shows how quickly the industry is changing,” Sibal said. “Leaders recognise that resilience won’t come from adding more trucks or warehouses but from building smarter, more connected networks that can adapt when disruptions hit.”

Integration is emerging as a crucial focus. Sixty-three per cent of Australian businesses report real-time connectivity between their TMS and other supply-chain systems, enabling smarter transport planning, greater responsiveness and tighter cost control. Warehouse and inventory-management systems were cited as the most valuable integrations for increasing efficiency.

Additionally, sustainability remains a strategic priority. Over half (53%) of organisations report full compliance with the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD), and 44% expect significant improvements in transportation sustainability by 2030. This growing emphasis on accountability and carbon reduction highlights the link between responsible operations and long-term business performance.

“Visibility, unification and intelligence are becoming the foundations of the modern supply chain,” added Sibal. “Australian businesses are making steady progress, but continued investment in smarter systems and connected technologies will be essential to strengthen resilience, control costs and meet evolving customer expectations in the years ahead.”

Download Manhattan Associates’ latest report, The Road Ahead: Unlocking the Future of Transportation Management, here.

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*Methodology: Vanson Bourne surveyed 1,450 senior decision makers with responsibility for or knowledge of their organisation’s transportation management operations, working within transportation, logistics, supply chain, IT or finance functions. Respondents must operate within the manufacturing, retail, wholesale, consumer goods, grocery and food & beverage sectors. The survey interviewed respondents from North America, Latin America, Europe and Australia. All respondents came from organisations with at least US$750 million in global annual revenue.

ABOUT MANHATTAN ASSOCIATES

Manhattan Associates is a global technology leader in supply chain and omnichannel commerce. We unite information across the enterprise, converging front-end sales with back-end supply chain execution. Our software, platform technology and unmatched experience help drive both top-line growth and bottom-line profitability for our customers.

Manhattan Associates designs, builds, and delivers leading edge cloud and on-premises solutions so that across the store, through your network or from your fulfilment centre, you are ready to reap the rewards of the omnichannel marketplace. For more information, please visit www.manh.com

ATLANTA, Nov. 20, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Sidd Ahmed, the founder and chief executive officer of VDart Group, a global leader in digital technology staffing, product development and solutioning firm, has been named an honoree for the 2025 Atlanta Most Admired CEO Awards by ACG Atlanta and the Atlanta Business Chronicle. This award recognizes exceptional leaders across the metro Atlanta area who demonstrate vision, operational excellence, and a deep commitment to culture and community.

Sidd leads VDart with a philosophy he calls his “North Star”: people, purpose and planet. These three principles guide every decision. “We are in the people business,” he often reminds his teams. “Our higher purpose is to transform the trajectory of people’s lives.”

In an interview with the Atlanta Business Chronicle, Sidd reflected on how this values-driven philosophy guided him through defining moments, most notably the COVID-19 pandemic. Faced with unprecedented uncertainty, he made the decision to keep every employee on payroll after posing a pivotal question to his leadership team: “What if an employee is their family’s sole breadwinner?” That clarity drove him to safeguard jobs while many companies faced deep cuts. “By standing with our team during one of the most challenging periods in recent history, we preserved trust, morale, and loyalty,” said Sidd Ahmed.

Under Sidd’s leadership, VDart has grown into a diversified global enterprise encompassing VDart (global talent solutions), VDart Digital (managed services in IT, ERP, Cloud, GenAI and custom applications), VDart BPM (business process management), VDart EPC (construction and engineering staffing), Vouch.io (enterprise digital trust), and Hidden Curve (digital marketing as a service); collectively employing more than 3,500 people across 8 countries. His experience building international teams has shaped VDart’s emphasis on opportunity creation and inclusive growth, reinforced by initiatives such as VDart ESG, which supports underprivileged children, individuals with disabilities, and communities affected by natural disasters. His social media initiative, “Project Sidd,” reaches more than 2+ million followers on Instagram, Youtube, Facebook and Linkedin with insights on career development, entrepreneurship and the mindset that drives his community called “The Positive Tribe”.

Sidd has also steered VDart through emerging challenges in the digital talent landscape. In response to rising AI-enabled résumé fraud and impersonation, he led the creation of BeRecognized.io and VerifiedID, identity-verification platforms expected to support more than 20 million consumers. He continues to advocate for large-scale workforce upskilling as AI reshapes industries. “By combining verification and upskilling, we help both employers and candidates navigate the future of work with confidence,” said Sidd Ahmed.

Sidd’s leadership has earned recognition including the Atlanta Business Chronicle‘s Entrepreneur of the Year award, multiple Best and Brightest Companies to Work For honors for VDart, and statewide acknowledgment through organizations such as ACG Atlanta’s Georgia Fast 40. His entrepreneurial journey has been profiled in national business media and studied in graduate business programs for its blend of grit, innovation, and inclusive economic development.

About VDart Group
 VDart Group is a global provider of digital talent solutions, technology services and business process management, founded in 2007 and headquartered in the United States with a workforce of more than 3,500 professionals across the U.S., Canada, Malaysia, UAE, UK, and India. The company holds EcoVadis Silver, ISO-12007 and multiple MBE certifications and is a participant in the UN Global Compact. Its portfolio spans VDart for global staffing and workforce solutions, VDart Digital for AI, cloud, cybersecurity and digital engineering services, VDart BPM for large-scale process management and customer operations, along with specialized practices in engineering, healthcare and identity-verification technologies. VDart Group has been recognized by SIA, NMSDC, GMSDC, USPAACC and ACG Atlanta for its growth, innovation and performance, including ranking among the Largest Staffing Firms in the U.S. and earning multiple Supplier of the Year and Best and Brightest Companies to Work For honors.

Website: www.vdart.com

BILBAO, Spain, Nov. 20, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Fibocom, a global leader in wireless communication modules and AI solutions, announced that its Cat.M module MQ771-GL has entered the engineering sample stage. With its ultra-compact size, low power consumption, global frequency coverage, and stable network compatibility, the MQ771-GL offers a cost-effective IoT solution for asset tracking, enabling long battery life, high reliability, and precise positioning for large-scale LPWA deployments.

Dual-Mode Support for Flexible Deployment

The MQ771-GL supports 3GPP Release 14 Cat.M1 and NB-IoT standards and is compatible with mainstream frequency bands worldwide, making it ideal for LPWA network deployments across North America, Europe, Asia, and beyond. This global compatibility ensures reliable connectivity for asset tracking devices and enables flexible operation even in complex or challenging environments.

Compact Size with Ultra-Low Power Consumption

Leveraging advanced power management technologies, the MQ771-GL supports PSM (Power Saving Mode) and eDRX (extended Discontinuous Reception), dramatically extending device battery life. In PSM mode, standby current drops to the microampere (μA) level, cutting power consumption by 75% compared with the previous generation — ideal for smart water meters. In eDRX mode, power usage is reduced by 90%, making it suitable for gas meters, asset trackers, and other long-term outdoor devices, enabling multi-year operation.

The module’s 17.7mm × 15.8mm LGA package is compatible with the pin layout of Fibocom’s Cat.1 modules, supporting flexible product iteration. Its compact form factor is well-suited for space-constrained tracking devices, simplifying integration and deployment.

Enhanced Performance with Rich Interface Options

The MQ771-GL supports MQTT, CoAP, LwM2M and standard interfaces like UART, I2C, and I2S, making it adaptable for diverse asset tracking terminals. It integrates Soft GPS for precise real-time positioning and features a hardware-level security engine for encrypted, secure communications, protecting against unauthorized access.

Liu Sunzhi, General Manager of Fibocom’s MTC Business Unit, commented:
“With the MQ771-GL now entering the engineering sample stage, its ultra-compact, ultra-low-power design is set to lower development barriers for asset tracking terminals and accelerate large-scale IoT connectivity. Moving forward, we will continue to strengthen collaborative innovation with vertical industries, driving the rapid commercialization of low-power, wide-connectivity solutions for asset tracking and other IoT applications.”