Agora integrates its Conversational AI Engine with Exotel’s AgentStream across PSTN and IP Channels to enable plug-and-play AI voice bots.

SANTA CLARA, Calif., Oct. 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Agora, Inc. (NASDAQ: API), a global leader in real-time engagement and conversational AI technology, is building on Exotel’s programmable voice streaming platform to deliver intelligent AI voice bot experiences at scale. Exotel, a leading provider of AI transformation for customer engagement and experience, powers the streaming infrastructure that enables Agora’s Conversational AI Engine to deploy seamless, human-like conversations across multiple voice and digital channels — without the complexity of managing telephony or connectivity layers.

Exotel AgentStream is a real-time voice streaming platform that connects AI bots to users across PSTN, WhatsApp, in-app, and WebRTC channels. Combined with Agora’s Conversational AI Engine, the solution empowers enterprises to deliver natural, real-time conversations at scale.

Trusted by more than 7,000 enterprises worldwide across industries such as BFSI, Logistics, Consumer Durables, E-commerce, Healthcare, and Education, Exotel handles over 25 billion annual conversations. With this collaboration, enterprises in India and the Middle East can leverage a reliable, secure, and intelligent voice AI infrastructure designed to boost customer satisfaction, streamline operations, and accelerate digital transformation.

Together, Agora and Exotel are targeting 50–100 million AI-led voice interactions annually across India and the Middle East, enabling enterprises to automate 30–40% of routine voice queries and reduce operational costs by up to 30%. These projections are informed by regional conversational-AI market growth and early enterprise pilot data, which show that voice automation can significantly lower handling times while improving customer experience.

“Enterprises today are seeking scalable and intelligent AI solutions that can deliver human-like customer experiences in real time. Our partnership with Exotel combines the strengths of Agora’s Conversational AI Engine with Exotel’s robust programmable voice infrastructure, making it easier for enterprises to deploy AI agents that enhance customer engagement and operational efficiency,” said Tony Zhao, CEO and Co-founder of Agora.

“Exotel’s programmable streaming infrastructure allows technology providers like Agora to focus on intelligence and experience, while we power the connectivity behind it,” said Sachin Bhatia, Co-founder and COO, Exotel. “This integration showcases how global AI players can build on Exotel AgentStream to bring reliable, high-quality voice interactions to market.”

This deployment marks a key milestone in advancing enterprise-ready voice AI adoption in high-growth markets like India and the Middle East, empowering organizations to unlock new levels of automation, personalization, and efficiency in customer engagement.

Agora’s conversational AI solutions are built to make AI feel less like a robotic tool and more like a trusted, knowledgeable helper. Agora’s Conversational AI Engine enables developers to build lifelike, real-time voice agents using any LLM. Powered by Agora’s real-time engagement (RTE) infrastructure, these agents can converse more naturally with ultra-low latency responses and intelligent interruption handling—even under poor network conditions and in noisy environments.

To learn more about Agora’s conversational AI solutions, visit: https://www.agora.io/en/conversational-ai/

About Agora
Agora is the global leader in real-time engagement, providing developers with simple, flexible, and powerful APIs to embed real-time conversational AI, voice, video, interactive live streaming, and chat into their applications and IoT devices. Headquartered in Santa Clara, CA, Agora is trusted by over 1,700 leading organizations across the globe to power best-in-class real-time experiences from social media and live shopping to education and telehealth. For more information about Agora (NASDAQ: API), visit: www.agora.io

About Exotel
Exotel is a leading provider of AI transformation to enterprises for customer engagement and experience. With over 20 billion annual conversations across omnichannel, voice, agents, and bots, Exotel is trusted by more than 7,000 clients worldwide, spanning industries such as BFSI, Logistics, Consumer Durables, E-commerce, Healthcare, and Education. For more information about Exotel, visit: www.exotel.com

LAS VEGAS, Oct. 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — BLUETTI, a global leader in clean energy solutions, today announced that it has received two prestigious TIME Best Inventions of 2025 Awards. The announcement coincides with the official market launch of the groundbreaking Pioneer Na, which earned a Special Mention in the “Outdoors” category for its world-first sodium-ion battery technology designed for superior safety in extreme cold.  The Apex 300, also recognized in TIME’s “Green Energy” category, highlights BLUETTI’s versatile power solution for home, RV, and broader off-grid use.

Pioneer Na: Safer Power for Extreme Cold, Available Today

Launching today, the Pioneer Na marks a major breakthrough in alternative battery chemistries. Its advanced sodium-ion cells operate reliably in extreme cold, charging at temperatures as low as -15°C (5°F) and discharging down to -25°C (-13°F). This overcomes a critical challenge where many lithium-ion batteries can fail, making it a uniquely dependable power source for winter storm preparedness and cold-weather adventures. Its sodium-ion chemistry also ensures superior thermal stability, lowering fire risks for everyday use.

The Pioneer Na delivers 900Wh of capacity and a 1,500W output ( 2,250W peak) through 11 versatile outlets, powering everything from phones to electric kettles. Its sodium-ion chemistry offers a more sustainable and abundant alternative to lithium and cobalt, minimizing environmental impact while providing long-term value with a 10-year lifespan and just 1.5 W standby loss. It also supports rapid 0–80% charging in just 35 minutes. To prove its durability, the unit is slated to be tested during an upcoming Antarctic expedition.

Building on accolades that include the IFA Innovation Award, the Pioneer Na Portable Power Station is available now at a special introductory price of $799. As a special offer, readers can use code BLUETTI8OFF to secure an additional 8% off the award-winning power station.

Apex 300: Versatile Power for Home, RV and Off-Grid Living

Also honored by TIME, the Apex 300 is recognized for its modular design and smart scalability. It features a record-low 20 W AC idle draw, a long-lasting LiFePO₄ battery with up to a 17-year lifespan and an intuitive one-touch toggle for 120V and 240V output. Its adaptable design serves diverse needs, from emergency home battery backup, RV vanlife, to fully automated whole-home energy systems.

Following a highly successful $5.4 million Indiegogo campaign, the Apex 300 Portable Power Station is globally available now. Eligible U.S. homeowners can leverage the 30% Residential Clean Energy Credit for their investment with the program set to expire on December 31, 2025.

About BLUETTI

Since 2009, BLUETTI has been a technology pioneer in clean energy, specializing in innovative portable power stations and home battery backup for power outages. With in-house R&D and manufacturing, and a growing portfolio of patents, BLUETTI continually raises the standard for performance, safety, and sustainability in the industry, empowering over 3.5 million users across 110+ countries.

CONTACT: Ellen Lee, ellenlee@bluetti.com 

SINGAPORE, Oct. 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ –The Ho Chi Minh City Department of Tourism is organizing the Vietnam – Ho Chi Minh City Tourism Promotion Program in Singapore 2025, from October 14 to 19, 2025, on the occasion of ITB Asia 2025. The promotion program features a variety of vibrant and creative activities, harmoniously combining tourism promotion, product and service marketing, and the introduction of traditional culture and arts, thereby creating a strong impression of Vietnam’s tourism image.

The Vietnam – Ho Chi Minh City Tourism Promotion Program in Singapore introduces Vietnamese destinations, especially Ho Chi Minh City—a vibrant megacity after its merger—with its abundant and superior tourism resources, to international tourism partners, airlines, travel companies, and tourism authorities in Singapore and across Asia.

The program will also directly support and facilitate business-to-business connections for Vietnamese and Ho Chi Minh City tourism enterprises. This provides an opportunity for them to introduce the city’s distinctive and outstanding tourism products following its administrative boundary expansion, with the aim of attracting international tourists to Ho Chi Minh City. These products include MICE tourism, high-end coastal and island resort tourism, cultural and historical tourism, and culinary tourism.

The program also contributes to enhancing the capacity for organizing and promoting international tourism, thereby strengthening Ho Chi Minh City’s position on the global tourism map.

The key activities of the Vietnam – Ho Chi Minh City Tourism Promotion Program in Singapore 2025 include:

(1) Participating and organizing the Vietnam – Ho Chi Minh City tourism booth at ITB Asia 2025 – Singapore from October 15 to 17, 2025, at Hall A, booth W25 with activities introducing outstanding destinations and tourism products; and expanding cooperation networks with international partners, featuring the participation of leading tourism enterprises from the city along with Vietnam Airlines. This allows domestic businesses to expand their networks and seek new partners. The booth also hosts traditional art performances, such as Ao Dai painting, to leave a strong cultural impression of Vietnam.

(2) Organizing meetings and working sessions with Singaporean tourism agencies and partners on October 17, 2025, to cooperate on developing new tourism products, connecting tours between Ho Chi Minh City and other destinations in the region, and expanding the Singaporean tourist market to Vietnam. This is also an important opportunity to seek strategic partners and invite high-quality buyers from the Singaporean market to participate in ITE HCMC 2026, contributing to the expansion of the international customer network.

(3) Attending conferences and seminars within the framework of ITB Asia 2025 from October 15 to 17, 2025 to update on new global tourism trends and new applications of advanced models to enhance competitiveness in the international market.

(4) Coordinating with the organizers of the “Vietnam Phở Festival” 2025 in Singapore from October 18 to 19, 2025, to introduce Ho Chi Minh City’s tourism to the Singaporean public.

According to the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Tourism, the “Vietnam – Ho Chi Minh City Tourism Promotion Program in Singapore 2025 reinforces Ho Chi Minh City’s presence as a dynamic and attractive destination within the ASEAN region and on the global tourism map. This is also an opportunity for domestic and international tourism businesses to meet, exchange, and expand cooperation opportunities, jointly contributing to the sustainable development of the regional tourism industry, especially as Vietnam, and Ho Chi Minh City in particular, are intensifying efforts and resources to enter a new era of growth and innovation.”

TAIPEI, Oct. 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — GIGABYTE, the world’s leading computer brand, officially announces the global availability of its next-gen gaming laptops—the GAMING A16 PRO and GAMING A18. Expanding the 2025 GAMING Series lineup, both models combine uncompromised power with portable design, featuring up to NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 5080 Laptop GPUs and GIGABYTE’s exclusive GiMATE AI Agent. With over 12 hours of battery life, these ultra-slim laptops deliver intelligent performance and immersive experiences for gamers and creators alike.

Built for hybrid gaming and AI workflows, the GAMING A16 PRO and GAMING A18 integrate top-tier technologies, including NVIDIA DLSS 4, NVIDIA Studio, and support for NVIDIA NIM microservices. GiMATE, GIGABYTE’s proprietary AI agent, enables intuitive “Press and Speak” control for performance tuning, fan adjustment, privacy functions, and more. The laptops also feature WQXGA 165Hz high-refresh displays with 3ms response time, Dolby Atmos® spatial audio, and a newly designed keyboard with enlarged keycaps and 1.7mm key travel for maximum accuracy and comfort. A built-in MUX Switch further optimizes GPU performance on demand.

The GIGABYTE GAMING A16 PRO is engineered for gamers who demand power in a compact chassis. Equipped with the advanced WINDFORCE Infinity EX cooling system and Frost Fan with 158 asymmetric blades, it delivers efficient thermal performance at up to 115W GPU power—all in a chassis under 20mm thin and just 2.3kg. A 180° lay-flat hinge adds versatility for collaborative usage.

Meanwhile, the GIGABYTE GAMING A18 brings the same elite-grade specs as A16 to a bolder chassis. With a 2.8kg frame and 20mm slim profile, it features a surround-vent cooling design for consistent thermal stability across extended sessions. The expansive 18-inch display offers a more immersive experience, making it ideal for both gaming and productivity-focused users who prioritize screen real estate.

With Type-C PD 3.0 fast charging support and all-day battery performance, the GAMING A16 PRO and GAMING A18 are designed to balance performance, endurance, and mobility. Sales may vary by region and are subject to the actual launch schedule of local e-tailers and retailers. For more details, please visit: GAMING A16 PRO and GAMING A18.

NEW YORK, Oct. 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — EaseUS, a leading provider of data recovery and management solutions, has released its Q3 2025 Windows OS Migration Case Study Report. This comprehensive OS migration report analyzes data from 69,984 users and 132,117 migration operations. It provides a clear, data-driven view of real Windows system migration trends, challenges, and performance.

Data-Driven Insights on OS Migration

OS Migration Path Trends

Users mostly migrate their systems from SSD to USB or SSD to SSD, primarily for backups or portability. HDD migrations to USB and SSD also play important roles. The following is the proportion of main OS migration paths.

• SSD to USB: 32.23% (mainly backups or portability)
• SSD to SSD: 28.09% (upgrades to faster or larger drives)
• HDD to USB: 13.59% (data extraction or backup)
• HDD to SSD: 10.56% (performance upgrades)

System Drive Capacity Shifts

There is a noticeable shift toward larger drives, with 500GB to 1TB emerging as the standard system drive size. Ultra-large drives near 2TB are gaining adoption, while smaller drives below 250GB remain in use mostly on older or budget systems.

Windows Version Adoption

Windows 11 and Windows 10 dominate the installed base. Migration activity correlates strongly with these versions, especially for performance and compatibility upgrades.

Preferred Disk Brands in Migration

Samsung and WD lead both as source and target disk brands, confirming user trust in these established manufacturers. Crucial and Kingston maintain a strong presence among value-based options.

Migration Speed and Performance

SSD to SSD migration achieves the highest average speeds, at 356.33 MB/s, with over 40% of migrations exceeding 300 MB/s. USB-involved transfers suffer lower speeds and higher failure rates.

Causes of Migration Failures

Migration failures mainly result from disk errors, boot configuration issues, partition mistakes, and insufficient disk space. 

User System Migration Recommendations

• Check disk health before migration to avoid common read/write errors.
• The target drive has at least 20-30% more free space.
• Prefer SSD-to-SSD migration paths for faster speeds and higher success rates.
• Back up important data to safeguard against data loss.
• Verify hardware compatibility requirements for Windows 11, like TPM 2.0 and Secure Boot. 
• Defragment large system partitions and test smaller migrations.

The report shares clear insights based on data. It shows the current situation of system migration and the best upgrade paths. It also reveals performance issues and risks. These insights help IT professionals and users plan better migrations. They promote the choice of reliable hardware and help avoid common mistakes.

EaseUS continues to support smooth and secure system migration. For more information about EaseUS IT solutions on data recovery, disk management, and data backup, please visit https://www.easeus.com.

Rebellions and Arm strengthen collaboration, advancing scalable and energy-efficient infrastructure for AI data centers

SAN JOSE, Calif., Oct. 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Rebellions, Asia’s fastest-growing AI inference chip company, announced that the company has joined Arm® Total Design at OCP Global Summit 2025. Arm Total Design is an ecosystem of industry leaders collaborating to accelerate and simplify the development of custom systems based on Arm Neoverse™ Compute Subsystems (CSS).

With AI data centers facing unprecedented demand for greater performance and efficiency, Rebellions becomes the first AI accelerator startup to join Arm Total Design. The company brings deep expertise in chiplet-based AI accelerator design, applying this architecture in its upcoming REBEL AI accelerator to scale compute and I/O performance. Rebellions collaborates with Arm and other partners in the Arm Total Design ecosystem to deliver high-performance, energy efficient SoCs that scale across next-generation AI data center. Through this collaboration, Arm Neoverse CSS can be seamlessly integrated with Rebellions’ AI accelerators to enable the ecosystem with a scalable and power-efficient solution for future AI deployments.

The partnership is reinforced by Arm’s recent strategic investment in Rebellions’ Series C funding. This continued partnership reflects a shared commitment to develop optimized solutions for generative AI and next-generation data centers.

“As AI compute demands surge, the industry needs a new generation of infrastructure that is faster, more efficient, and highly scalable,” said Eddie Ramirez, vice president of go-to-market, Infrastructure Business at Arm. “By joining Arm Total Design, Rebellions is bringing advanced AI accelerators into our ecosystem, ready for integration with validated, performance-optimized Neoverse CSS, so that together we can enable the next wave of AI infrastructure innovation.”

“Joining Arm Total Design marks an important step for Rebellions as we scale our high-performance, energy-efficient AI inference solutions to meet the needs of hyperscale AI data centers. By combining Arm’s proven Neoverse CSS with our REBEL series and upcoming products, we aim to deliver accelerators purpose-built for large-scale data centers. Together with Arm and the broader ecosystem, we are committed to enabling customers to deploy solutions that are both powerful and sustainable”, said Sunghyun Park, Co-founder and CEO of Rebellions.

About Rebellions

Rebellions is an AI semiconductor company powering the next generation of large-scale inference. Building on the proven mass production and deployment of its first-generation ATOM, Rebellions now delivers energy-efficient AI infrastructure at scale with its flagship REBEL-Quad, featuring chiplet architecture and 144GB HBM3E. Strengthened by strategic support from leaders across the semiconductor and AI infrastructure value chain, Rebellions is positioned to scale globally.