MELBOURNE, Australia, July 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Envision Energy, a global leader in smart renewable energy solutions, and FERA Australia, a dedicated Australian renewable energy developer, today announced an agreement to collaborate on the delivery of large-scale hybrid renewable energy projects across Australia’s National Electricity Market (NEM).

The agreement, signed during the Australia Energy Wind Conference in Melbourne, marks the first initiative of its kind in Australia, establishing a framework to develop projects with the potential to deliver up to 1 GW of wind generation capacity and 1.5 GWh of battery energy storage. This milestone reflects growing confidence in Envision’s integrated technology platform, which combines advanced wind turbines, next-generation containerized battery systems, grid-forming power conversion systems (PCS), and the company’s proprietary Hybrid Power Plant Controller (HPPC).

“This collaboration represents a major step forward in demonstrating how hybrid wind and storage solutions can unlock new possibilities for Australia’s energy future,” said Kane Xu, SVP and President of International Product Line of Envision Energy. “We are honored by the trust FERA Australia has placed in our technical capabilities across wind, storage, and grid integration, and we look forward to delivering projects that set new benchmarks for clean, flexible power.”

“Partnering with Envision Energy marks an exciting milestone in our pursuit of large-scale renewable projects in Australia. Integrating wind power and energy storage in a hybrid project, will constitute an excellent model for future initiatives.” said Sebastiano Falesi, Head of FERA Australia and Member of the Board of Directors of the FERA Group. “The rapid advancement of renewable energy projects is crucial for supporting Australia’s transition to zero-carbon energy. Envision’s cutting-edge technology and deep global expertise assure us that we have a reliable partner capable of helping us achieve new standards in performance and reliability.”

The partnership will launch with a pilot project in Victoria, featuring Envision’s full converter wind turbine, grid-forming battery storage, and advanced HPPC technology in a grid-connected hybrid plant. This project will serve as a showcase for how hybrid systems can enhance grid reliability and unlock new value streams, while demonstrating Envision’s strong commitment to the Australian market and a shared aspiration to set new benchmarks in renewable energy innovation.

By combining FERA’s local development expertise with Envision’s proven global track record, the two companies aim to accelerate Australia’s transition to a sustainable energy system.

The long-term strategic partnership combines povo’s digital telco leadership in Japan with Circles’ global SaaS expertise to redefine mobile experiences worldwide

TOKYO and SINGAPORE, July 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — KDDI Digital Life Corporation, a 100% subsidiary of KDDI Corporation, Japan’s leading telecommunications company, and Circles, a global telco technology company, announced the expansion of their strategic partnership to bring the success of povo, Japan’s leading digital telco, to international markets. Established for the brand management and operations of povo, KDDI Digital Life plays a key role in enabling KDDI Corporation’s global growth plans.

Tatsuya Hamada (left), CEO of KDDI Digital Life, and Deepak Gulati (right), President of Corporate and Industry Alliances at Circles, signed an agreement to expand the KDDI-Circles partnership and scale Japan’s digital telco success worldwide, witnessed by Rameez Ansar (center), Co-Founder and CEO of Circles.

Built on Circles’ full-stack, cloud-native SaaS platform, povo has successfully created a third brand for KDDI—a brand of the future that leads Japan in customer experience and digital innovation. Since its launch in 2021, povo has delivered exceptional results, including NPS scores over 50 points above industry averages, top customer satisfaction rankings, and over 1 million subscribers in its first year—70% from outside the KDDI base. As telcos around the world continue to struggle with winning digitally, the challenge is universal—but so is the opportunity. With the right combination of technology and digital know-how, KDDI Digital Life and Circles are enabling a repeatable model for digital telco success.

Through this extended partnership, Circles will power povo’s international rollout by combining its full-stack SaaS platform and global launch expertise with povo’s agile, customer-first model. A key focus is scaling the partnerships that made povo successful in Japan, including those in convenience retail, digital content and financial services. These proven innovations, along with AI-powered features like Xplore/Innovation Engine, an in-app innovation playground driving ARPU, and Xtend, a SDK-powered digital distribution model enabling enhanced connectivity and integration with ecosystem partners, will be localized to launch AI-native digital telcos with fresh customer experiences and agile product experimentations.

This expanded partnership also introduces flexible commercial models, enabling Circles and KDDI Digital Life to work with operators of different sizes and stages. Key focus markets include the Americas and Southeast Asian countries. Beyond business growth, this move reflects KDDI’s broader strategic ambition—to be part of the forward group of telcos shaping the future of the industry through digital transformation.

Beyond platform integration and product rollout, the partnership will emphasize long-term knowledge exchange and innovation. Both companies will collaborate on best practices in telco-to-techco digital transformation, customer experience enhancement, AI adoption and telco ecosystem development.

By combining KDDI Digital Life’s market leadership in Japan with Circles’ global insights, the partnership sets the foundation for continuous evolution and innovation as povo enters new markets.

Tatsuya Hamada, CEO, KDDI Digital Life, said, “This is an exciting step in our vision to take povo to a wider global audience. As one of Japan’s most well-loved digital telcos, povo has delivered outstanding customer experiences and proven the strength of our Data-driven model. With a clear vision for povo anchored in AI-nization and Hyper-personalization, our expanded partnership with Circles not only helps us scale globally—but also enhances our ability to deliver even more intelligent, personalized, and customer-first digital experiences.”

Deepak Gulati, President of Corporate and Industry Alliances, Circles, said, “We are proud to support KDDI and KDDI Digital Life in taking povo to the world. povo is one of the most compelling examples of Japanology in action—a digital telco born in Japan, shaped by deep collaboration between KDDI and Circles, and now ready to scale globally. It is Data-driven, customer-first, and built for agility. Together with KDDI and KDDI Digital Life, we have shown what’s possible when the right technology and digital expertise come together—and now, we are excited to scale this blueprint for the future of telco to new markets.”

About Circles

Founded in 2014, Circles is a global technology company reimagining the telco industry with its innovative SaaS platform, empowering telco operators worldwide to effortlessly launch innovative digital brands or refresh existing ones, accelerating their transformation into techcos.

Today, Circles partners with leading telco operators across 14 countries and 6 continents, including KDDI Corporation, Etisalat Group (e&), AT&T, and Telkomsel, creating blueprints for future telco and digital experiences enjoyed by millions of consumers globally.

Circles is backed by renowned global investors, including Peak XV Partners (formerly Sequoia), Warburg Pincus, Founders Fund, and EDBI (the investment arm of the Singapore Economic Development Board), with a track record of backing industry challengers.

For more information, visit www.circles.co.

About KDDI Corporation

KDDI Corporation is a premier telecommunications company headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. Established in 1984, KDDI is recognized for its commitment to innovation and excellence in the field of digital connectivity. The company provides a comprehensive range of services, including mobile communications, fixed-line services, and internet solutions, catering to both individual consumers and businesses. KDDI’s mission is to leverage cutting-edge technology to enhance communication and connectivity, contributing to a more connected and convenient world.

About KDDI Digital Life

KDDI Digital Life represents KDDI’s strategic initiative to expand beyond traditional telecommunications and embrace a broader digital ecosystem. Launched as part of KDDI’s vision to innovate and enrich user experiences, KDDI Digital Life focuses on integrating advanced digital solutions and services that enhance everyday life. This initiative includes leveraging next-generation technologies, fostering partnerships, and creating new digital offerings that align with modern lifestyles. KDDI Digital Life aims to drive transformative changes in how users interact with technology, making digital experiences more seamless, engaging, and impactful.

The event will help CX, B2C marketing, and digital leaders align brand and customer experiences to drive retention and foster long-term loyalty.

SYDNEY, July 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Forrester (Nasdaq: FORR) today announced the full conference agenda for CX Summit APAC 2025, which will take place in Sydney and digitally on August 18, 2025. Today’s customers continue to demand seamless, consistent, and personalized experiences across every touchpoint. To meet these rising expectations and deliver exceptional experiences, leaders must drive meaningful engagement throughout the entire customer lifecycle.

With this year’s event theme, “The Total Experience: Your Brand, Their Journey,” CX Summit APAC 2025 will offer the insights and actionable tools that CX, B2C marketing, and digital leaders need to build a comprehensive strategy that enhances customer experience and loyalty while boosting revenue and brand reputation.

Featuring top Forrester analysts and industry leaders from Services Australia, Google, CIMB Group, and Aware Super, noteworthy keynote sessions on the agenda include:

• Power Growth With Your Total Experience. This keynote will unveil Forrester’s Total Experience Score, a new measurement framework that evaluates both brand and customer experience. Attendees will learn how an integrated strategy can increase revenue up to 3.5x.
• Build Customer Trust In AI. In this keynote, explore how organizations can close the trust gap in AI to embrace trustworthy AI practices and build trust with their customers.
• Design For The Future Of Experiences. This keynote will provide insights into how AI and other emerging technologies are shaping more humanlike and intuitive experiences that empower customers.
• How To Evolve Digital Experience Measurement. This keynote will focus on practical steps to align technical, operational, and customer metrics for a holistic digital experience strategy.
• Unlocking AI’s Potential In CX: Orchestrating Cross-Functional Success. This keynote, a moderated panel discussion featuring leaders from Aware Super and CIMB Group, will unpack critical success factors to improve customer experience through AI.

“Aligning brand and customer experience is crucial for businesses to create a seamless, cohesive experience for their customers, which in turn fosters stronger loyalty, higher customer lifetime value, and increased revenue over time,” said Dane Anderson, SVP of international research and product at Forrester. “CX Summit APAC 2025 will equip attendees with the capabilities, tools, and frameworks they need to deliver unified experiences that drive customer engagement and retention.”

In-person attendees will also get access to special programs that provide more tailored opportunities to network and share experiences, including the Executive Leadership Exchange, an invitation-only program for senior leaders; the Forrester Women’s Leadership Program, focused on empowering women in leadership roles; and an interactive, hands-on workshop on how to drive customer-obsessed decisions.

In addition, CX Summit APAC will honor the recipient of Forrester’s 2025 Customer-Obsessed Enterprise Award, which recognizes companies that drive business success by putting customers at the center of their leadership strategy and operations.

Resources:

• Register to attend Forrester’s CX Summit APAC.
• View the full agenda and speakers for CX Summit APAC.
• Members of the press interested in attending, please contact press@forrester.com.
• Check out the Forrester Decisions services for Customer Experience, B2C Marketing Executives, and Digital Business & Strategy.

About Forrester
Forrester (Nasdaq: FORR) is one of the most influential research and advisory firms in the world. We empower leaders in technology, customer experience, digital, marketing, sales, and product functions to be bold at work and accelerate growth through customer obsession. Our unique research and continuous guidance model helps executives and their teams achieve their initiatives and outcomes faster and with confidence. To learn more, visit Forrester.com.

SHANGHAI, July 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Mouser Electronics, Inc., the industry’s leading New Product Introduction (NPI) distributor with the widest selection of semiconductors and electronic components™, is pleased to announce its participation at the Electronics Manufacturing Expo Asia (EMAX) 2025, to be held from July 23 to 25, 2025, at the Setia SPICE Convention Centre, Penang, Malaysia. Visitors can find Mouser at Booth A110–A111 and A115–A116, where we will showcase a broad array of products and resources alongside our valued partners Bel Group and Analog Devices, Inc. (ADI).

“Malaysia plays a pivotal role in both the semiconductor industry and the global electronics and electrical (E&E) supply chain,” said Daphne Tien, Vice President of Marketing and Business Development for Mouser APAC. “Hosting operations of several leading global chipmakers, Penang is at the heart of this ecosystem and EMAX Asia 2025 is the ideal platform for us to showcase the latest semiconductor technologies and electronic components, engage with key industry professionals, and deepen Mouser’s presence across the dynamic East Asia market.”

The spotlight at EMAX Asia 2025 will be on cutting-edge developments and future-facing trends shaping the electronics sector. Leading the innovative frontier, Mouser will provide attendees with the scope to explore the newest electronic components, advanced design tools, and engineering resources from over 1,200 top-tier manufacturers at its booths. Attendees will also have the chance to win exclusive giveaways in collaboration with Mouser’s manufacturer partners.

To learn more and register now to be part of EMAX Asia 2025, visit https://www.mouser.com/emaxasia/.

For more Mouser news and our latest new product introductions, visit https://www.mouser.com/newsroom/.

About Mouser Electronics

Mouser Electronics is an authorized semiconductor and electronic component distributor focused on New Product Introductions from its leading manufacturer partners. Serving the global electronic design engineer and buyer community, the global distributor’s website, mouser.com, is available in multiple languages and currencies and features more than 6.8 million products from over 1,200 manufacturer brands. Mouser offers 28 support locations worldwide to provide best-in-class customer service in local language, currency and time zone. The distributor ships to over 650,000 customers in 223 countries/territories from its 1 million-square-foot, state-of-the-art distribution facilities in the Dallas, Texas, metro area. For more information, visit https://www.mouser.com/.

Asia’s premier Professional Audiovisual event offers last chance to register as it prepares to welcome thousands with innovation and learning opportunities amidst APAC’s lead in market scale & growth.

BANGKOK, July 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — As artificial intelligence (AI) reshapes every industry, InfoComm Asia 2025 will provide the definitive roadmap for its integration into the world of Professional Audiovisual (Pro AV) when it opens next week in Bangkok, Thailand. From 23-25 July at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center (QSNCC), the event will bring the impact of AI in AV to life, featuring 170 exhibitors, over 250 new product launches, and expert-led Summit sessions dedicated to its practical application.

This year’s show will feature an expansive showcase from 170 exhibitors representing 13 countries and regions. Attendees will have the first look at 256 new product launches, making it a critical destination for sourcing next-generation technology. The show floor will feature an expanded range of innovation, with 59 companies exhibiting for the first time.

What to See: A Hub of Market-Ready AI-Driven Innovation

The central theme of AI will be evident in the exhibition, with tangible, AI-driven solutions on display, including:

• Video cameras with AI voice tracking and gesture recognition from AVER (P10).
• Camera with AI voice tracking integrated with Dante-based solutions from LUMENS (J10).
• AI-powered tracking cameras by HDKATOV (K23) and WYRESTORM (C15).
• Advanced AI-led video wall control for command centers by AVCIT.
• AI noise reduction audio solutions by AVERMEDIA (P05) and VLINKA (P12).
• High-performance, AI-driven computing solutions for enterprise, retail, healthcare and smart cities from SHUTTLE (E16).

Other exhibitors with market-ready AI-driven solutions include AV ACCESS (F19), INCEPTTECH (L20), IDMA (P19), and PERSONA (M15). Explore even more solutions and exhibitors here.

Go Beyond the Booth: Immersive Demos, Workshops & Networking 
This year, InfoComm Asia is rolling out new experiences and initiatives:

• Dedicated Demo Rooms: For the first time, leading brands including HARMAN, CISCO, and NEAT will host dedicated rooms on level 1 of QSNCC for in-depth solution demonstrations.
• AVIXA Xchange Live: The popular online community makes its in-person debut in Asia, offering a space on the show floor for vibrant discussions and meetups for groups like the AVIXA Women’s Council in Asia, Rising Professionals Meet Up and AV/IT Community Meetup.
• Hands-on Workshops: The interactive ‘Lunch & Learn: AI in AV Workshop’ will equip professionals with skills to use advanced AI tools in their creative processes. 

Admission to this rich educational content and more throughout the three show days is free for all registered visitors. The complete Show Program and Schedule are available here.

A Vibrant Show Floor: Exhibitor Activities and Industry Milestones

Besides innovative solutions on display, the show floor at InfoComm Asia 2025 will be buzzing with special events hosted by exhibitors, offering unique opportunities for deeper engagement. In-booth experiences include:

• Enjoying daily Happy Hour at HARMAN(L01), in addition to their HARMAN Connect Demo Room (MR108) for live demos.
• Diving deep into the future of collaboration at CISCO (MR109A-B) Workplace Technology Exchange. Registration is required.
• TELEVIC’s (M10) famous Beer Event on Day 2 for lighthearted, casual networking with peers.
• Joining daily booth tours at YEALINK(K10) for interactive product demos and tailored insights. Registration is required.
• Getting hands-on demos with the new ENGAGE software and switches at NETGEAR (D01)
• VITEC (J15) hosting a cocktail reception for visitors on Day 1 and 2.
• Connecting your device at AVER (P10) to test their award-winning video conference systems and run demo meetings on the platform of your choice.

Marking a defining moment for the local pro audio industry, InfoComm Asia is proud to host the Official Thailand Professional Qualification Institute (TPQI) Certification Ceremony, a collaboration that highlights the show’s commitment to supporting the elevation of technical expertise in the region. Ms. Jullada Meejul, Director General of TPQI, will be present to award the inaugural cohort of professional live sound specialists who have successfully completed the assessment. The ceremony will take place on the InfoComm Smart Tech Stage on Day 2 of the show (24 July).

What to Learn: Strategic Insights from Global Experts
The InfoComm Asia Summit will feature 63 sessions across 19 tracks, with 58 expert speakers. The program will provide strategic foresight and practical knowledge on the impact of AI and other key trends. Highlight sessions include Day 1 Opening Panel “Visions of 2030: Reimagining the Future of Business and Technology”, “How Human-Centric AI is Changing Customer Engagement”, and practical deep dives like, “Transforming Workplaces with AI-Driven Intelligent Devices”, “AI & The Future of Workplace Collaboration and Engagement”, and “How AI-Driven AV is Shaping the Classroom of Tomorrow”.

Plan Your Visit: Final Call for Registration

Professionals and technology end-users are encouraged to register before the show to ensure seamless entry. Visitor registration is complimentary – secure show badge here. For complete show information, visit website here.

About InfoCommAsia
InfoCommAsia Pte Ltd. extends its influence through three marquee shows: InfoComm Asia; InfoComm China, Beijing; and InfoComm India. Each show features an exhibition that showcases the world’s most cutting-edge and in-demand professional audiovisual and integrated experience technology solutions and a summit that presents learning opportunities. The shows bring together professional audiovisual industry players and top-level decision-makers from across different markets to tap into the vast potential presented by pro AV solutions.

For more information, visit: infocomm-asia.com | infocomm-china.com | infocomm-india.com 

To access more press info and show photos, please go to Digital Press Kit.
For media enquiries, please write to media@infocommasia.com or contact:
Angie Eng, Marketing Director
InfoCommAsia Pte Ltd
angieeng@infocommasia.com