Awards recognize companies and leaders that align their organizational efforts around customers’ needs and deliver seamless experiences across channels

SINGAPORE, Feb. 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Forrester (Nasdaq: FORR) today opened the call for nominations for its 2025 Customer-Obsessed Enterprise Awards. Open to organizations headquartered in Asia Pacific, Europe, and North America with 1,000 or more employees, these awards recognize companies that prioritize customers in their leadership, strategy, and operations to drive successful business outcomes.

Nomination criteria for Forrester’s Customer Obsession Awards are as follows:

• Customer-Obsessed Enterprise. This award honors an organization that exemplifies customer obsession by prioritizing customers in their leadership, corporate and functional strategies, and daily operations to drive successful business outcomes. The winning organization also encourages deep collaboration across the business — especially among marketing, CX, and digital teams — to ensure that customer obsession is achieved.
• Customer-Obsessed Leadership. This award recognizes a leader who behaves and makes decisions with a focus on customers. The winning executive also creates a workplace environment conducive to great customer focus for the entire organization.

Additional details on how to apply for Forrester’s 2025 Customer Obsession Awards:

• Europe. Organizations based in EMEA can visit here to review complete award nomination criteria and submit an entry for Forrester’s Customer-Obsessed Enterprise Awards. The deadline to submit an entry is March 31, 2025. The award recipient will be announced prior to and honored at Forrester’s CX Summit EMEA, taking place June 2–4, 2025.
• North America. Organizations and leaders based in North America can visit here to learn more. The submission deadline is March 31, 2025 for both Forrester’s Customer-Obsessed Enterprise and Customer-Obsessed Leadership Awards. Award recipients will be announced prior to and honored at Forrester’s CX Summit North America, taking place June 23–26, 2025.
• Asia Pacific. Organizations based in APAC can visit here to review complete award nomination criteria and submit an entry for Forrester’s Customer-Obsessed Enterprise Awards. The deadline to submit an entry is May 23, 2025. The award recipient will be announced prior to and honored at Forrester’s CX Summit APAC, taking place August 18, 2025.

“Forrester’s Customer Obsession Awards will recognize organizations and leaders that show how their dedication and focus on their customers also yields stronger outcomes for their business,” said Rick Parrish, vice president and research director at Forrester. “Our research finds that customer-obsessed organizations report 41% faster revenue growth, 49% faster profit growth, and 51% better customer retention than non-customer-obsessed organizations. As true customer obsession is achieved, so too is sustainable growth for organizations.”

Resources:

• Learn more about Forrester’s Customer Obsession Awards program and previous award winners.
• Register to attend Forrester’s 2025 APAC, EMEA, and North America CX Summits.

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, Feb. 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Mouser Electronics, Inc., the authorized global distributor with the newest electronic components and industrial automation products, today announced it added more than 60 new manufacturers to its industry-leading line card during 2024, continually expanding product choices for electronic design engineers and purchasing professionals across the globe. The distributor offers a wide selection of the most advanced products, giving designers access to the newest technologies to help speed their time to market.

Mouser works closely with its 1,200-plus manufacturer partners to provide the fastest and easiest access to the industry’s newest components. Throughout 2024, semiconductor and electronic component manufacturers counted on Mouser to successfully help them introduce their products into the global marketplace. Since early 2020, Mouser has added over 370 new manufacturer partners to its lineup. In 2024, Mouser launched over 32,000 part numbers.

“Mouser’s mission is to serve our global customers with the widest and newest selection of semiconductors and electronic components, as well as the related development tools necessary for total project design,” said Kristin Schuetter, Mouser Electronics’ Senior Vice President of Products. “In addition, we are very excited to be adding more industrial lines to expand the choices for our customers. We are stocking more than 1.2 million SKUs, ready to ship.”

A few of the new manufacturer partners Mouser added in 2024 include:

• Adam Tech, a manufacturer of electromechanical components, cable assemblies, and custom component solutions that feature innovative connector designs and manufacturing capabilities that improve performance in various applications.
• Ambiq, a leading supplier of low-powered, AI-enabled microcontrollers for wearables, hearables, IoT, edge devices and mobile edge computing applications.
• Amphenol AIRMAR, a division of Amphenol, providing high-quality sensors for marine and industrial applications.
• Macronix, a leading integrated device manufacturer in the non-volatile memory (NVM) market, with a full range of NOR Flash, NAND Flash, and ROM products.
• Morse Micro, a builder of new generation, low power, wireless chips that can reach farther and are genuinely secure. The company contributes to the efforts of the Wi-Fi Alliance to bring interoperability certifications for Wi-Fi HaLow technology to the market.
• Vox Power, a designer and manufacturer of high-density modular/configurable and conduction-cooled power solutions for the healthcare, industrial, and technology markets.

For more information on Mouser’s newest manufacturer partners, go to https://www.mouser.com/new-manufacturer/.

To see the latest products available, visit https://www.mouser.com/new/.

TASHKENT, Uzbekistan, Jan. 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Sungrow, the global leading PV inverter and energy storage system (ESS) provider, in partnership with China Energy Engineering Corporation (CEEC), are proud to announce the successful commissioning of a groundbreaking Lochin 150MW/300MWh energy storage project in Andijan Region, Uzbekistan. Installed with Sungrow’s cutting-edge liquid-cooled ESS PowerTitan 2.0, this facility marks Uzbekistan’s first energy storage project and stands as the largest of its kind in Central Asia. The project will play a pivotal role in driving the region’s energy transition forward and setting a sustainable precedent.

Within the Framework of the Sustainable Development

Uzbekistan is planning a rapid increase in renewable actions. In early 2024, the Uzbek government raised its renewable energy target from 25% to 40% of the electricity mix by 2030. In addition, Uzbekistan heads to establish a more market-oriented electricity sector, with a new electricity legislation enacted last July. The introduction of energy storage projects provides greater supply security and helps mitigate the intermittency of renewable generation.

As a vital part of the national plan, the Lochin 300MWh BESS project will provide 2,190GWh of firm capacity and flexible power annually to support a more resilient local electricity grid. Sungrow supplied its PowerTitan BESS which is embedded with the grid-forming technology, delivering voltage regulation, frequency response, and oscillation damping services, ensuring a stable voltage and frequency in the weak Uzbekistan grid.

Standout Features of PowerTitan 2.0

• The PowerTitan 2.0 is a professional integration of Sungrow’s power electronics, electrochemistry, and power grid support technologies. The all-in-one AC-DC block design, with pre-assembled battery modules and PCS, ensures seamless integration and ease of installation, streamlining the grid connection time by 50%.
• It offers a highly scalable design with plug-and-play architecture, supported by pre-certified fire safety compliance testing. Sungrow also conducted the world’s largest BESS burn test for PowerTitan 2.0 last October, setting new safety standards.
• It integrates iSolarBPS, pioneering battery pre-diagnostics with real-time monitoring and three-tier warning capabilities.

Central Asia has the potential to make an important contribution to the global energy transition. Sungrow has held a leading position in both PV and energy storage markets, and has supplied one of Kazakhstan’s largest solar power plants. The company is prepared to power the region with a future-proof product portfolio and professional services, fully support the Central Asia’s renewable ambition, and foster more community engagements.

About Sungrow

Sungrow, a global leader in renewable energy technology, has pioneered sustainable power solutions for over 28 years. As of June 2024, Sungrow has installed 605 GW of power electronic converters worldwide. The Company is recognized as the world’s No. 1 on PV inverter shipments (S&P Global Commodity Insights) and the world’s most bankable energy storage company (BloombergNEF). Its innovations power clean energy projects in over 180 countries, supported by a network of 520 service outlets guaranteeing excellent customer experience. At Sungrow, we’re committed to bridging to a sustainable future through cutting-edge technology and unparalleled service. For more information, please visit www.sungrowpower.com.

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ADELAIDE, Australia, Feb. 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — University of Adelaide Associate Professor Jiawen Li has been awarded a prestigious global award by tech giant Sony and scientific publishing company Nature, for her work in biomedical engineering.

Associate Professor Li, who works at the University’s School of Electrical and Mechanical Engineering and Institute for Photonics and Advanced Sensing, is the only person in Australia and one of only four women innovators worldwide to be recognised in the inaugural Sony Women in Technology Award with Nature.

After receiving high-calibre applications, the judges’ panel decided to extend a special Judges’ Commendation recognition to Associate Professor Li, an early-career researcher who is leading the University’s multimodal imaging and sensing program.

Associate Professor Li said it was a great honour to accept the award and acknowledged all the people who have supported her endeavours.

“My work involves using cutting-edge engineering techniques to address complex biomedical challenges,” said Associate Professor Li.

“In this field, collaboration is key. Through close collaboration with clinicians, biologists, physicists, chemists, and engineers from diverse backgrounds, we can identify critical unmet needs in medicine and develop highly innovative, practical, and deployable solutions.”

“Throughout my career, I’ve been fortunate to have incredible mentors, both women and men, who champion women in STEM. With their guidance and encouragement, I have learnt that I don’t have to ‘make myself invisible’ to fit into a male-dominated environment.”

While the number of women enrolling in university STEM courses is increasing, under representation in STEM-qualified jobs has yet to be redressed.

Associate Professor Li’s work combines nanoscale 3D printing with optical fibre technology to create a hair-thin endoscope that cardiologists can use to investigate blood vessels to determine a patient’s risk for a heart attack. This invention can also be used for prevention and personalised treatments.

Together with her collaborators, Associate Professor Li is also expanding the multimodal technology’s features to measure data like site-specific temperature and chemical changes, as well as exploring applications in neurology and IVF.

Professor Anton Middelberg, Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research), University of Adelaide, congratulated Associate Professor Li on her award.

“Associate Professor Li’s world-class research is a shining example of the University of Adelaide’s commitment to finding solutions to society’s challenges,” said Professor Middelberg.

“This award adds to Associate Professor Li’s impressive list of achievements and funding which underline the impact of her work.

“Associate Professor Li’s efforts to commercialise her innovative research underlines her commitment to seeing it benefit as many people as possible.

“We are proud to have Associate Professor Li as part of our community of researchers here in Adelaide who make history with each new discovery — accelerating human progress and making our world a better place.”

Associate Professor Li joins Dr Kiana Aran, a professor of bioengineering and medicine at UC San Diego; Dr Amanda Randles, a computational scientist biomedical engineer from Duke University and Dr Yating Wan, an Assistant Professor at King Abdullah University of Science and Technology, (Saudi Arabia) who also received awards.

We launched this award in March 2024 with the clear aim of supporting more diverse gender representation within the international research community,” said Hiroaki Kitano, CTO of Sony Group Corporation and executive sponsor of the program.

“We are very inspired by our honorees, each of them challenging the current state of the art in their fields. We look forward to championing their work, as well as growing the program in the years to come.”

Associate Professor Li received her award at a ceremony at the headquarters of Sony in Tokyo, Japan.

More information is available on the Sony Women in Technology Award with Nature website.

SHANGHAI, Feb. 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The Spielwarenmesse International Toy Fair, one of top three toy-specialised trade fairs, has been officially held in Nuremberg from January 28 to February 1, 2025. At this sensational event, Chinese brand Blokees exhibits a wide range of building block figure toy sets based on world-renowned IPs, including Ultraman, Transformers, Hero Infinity, Naruto, Saint Seiya, and Sesame Street.

With its signature orange logo and extensive product matrix, Blokees stands in spotlight of the exhibition. The Blokees Transformer-themed series offers multiple collections to seize the minds of different age groups. Besides, the Sesame Street figures, which made their debut in Singapore, would also be exhibited this time in Nuremberg. This product features a new type of block figure that perfectly captures the unique personality of each character with matching accessories and gameplay offering fans a fresh experience. The Blokees collaboration with Sesame Street is a multi-territory deal spanning 40 countries worldwide.

Blokees hopes that global fans will engage in BFC (Blokees Figures Creator) to foster new development and encourage users to express their own ideas through secondary creations. In addition to the diverse product matrix, the BFC Works Display Zone is another highlight. The exhibited BFC works incorporate elements like aging and battle damage into above IPs such as Hero Infinity, Ultraman, and Transformers, creating distinctively new forms for those block figures. As Blokees accelerates its global expansion, the BFC community is set to become an international platform that connects players across borders through its products and gameplay.

With over 50 globally licensed IPs, Blokees demonstrates its innovation capability in global IP collaborations and product development. The brand’s success is backed by its strong R&D support, with which Blokees has obtained over 500 patents securing its unique product matrix. Guided by a “Universally appealing, Stepwisely pricing, Globally promoting” strategy, Blokees is expanding its business worldwide, with orders from U.S to Southeast Asia and to Europe. Up to now, Blokees has gotten over a million followers on overseas social medias.

Significantly, Blokees exhibits its R&D capabilities and global ambitions on the Spielwarenmesse International Toy Fair. Looking ahead, Blokees will continue to promote China’s development in building block figure toy industry on the global stage.

ZHUHAI, China, Feb. 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — EyeYon Medical is proud to announce its expansion in China with the establishment of a new subsidiary, Zhuhai EyeYon Medical Technology Co., Ltd. (珠海爱眼医疗科技有限公司), which will address unmet market needs as well as accelerate its growth trajectory. This strategic move underscores a significant commitment to expanding its reach and impact in a key global market. The establishment of this subsidiary represents a substantial investment in the future of EyeYon Medical, demonstrating confidence in the potential of the Chinese healthcare market and the company’s ability to contribute meaningfully to it. It also allows EyeYon to better serve the unique requirements of Chinese patients and healthcare providers, fostering stronger relationships and improving access to its innovative technologies. The company anticipates significant growth opportunities through this move, positioning itself for continued success in the years to come.

Nahum Ferera, the company CEO & Co- founder together with Han Pengxiang 韩鹏祥Senior China Clinical Manager, Zhao Xinshan 赵新山China Clinical Manager and the bank representative.

EyeYon Medical’s expansion into China is driven by a profound understanding of the significant unmet needs within the country’s ophthalmology sector. In particular, there will be a focus on corneal blindness, with more than 4 million patients in line for a cornea. By establishing a local presence, EyeYon can effectively navigate the complexities of the Chinese healthcare system, ensuring efficient regulatory processes and streamlining market entry. This localized approach enables the company to tailor its innovative EndoArt to the specific needs and preferences of Chinese patients and healthcare professionals.

“We are incredibly excited to announce the establishment of our new subsidiary, a significant step in strengthening our commitment to the Chinese market,” said Nahum Ferera, CEO. “This expansion allows us to directly address the unmet needs within the region and significantly intensify our growth trajectory.”

The new subsidiary will focus on several key areas to ensure its success in the market. These include:

• Product localization: Adapting existing products to meet the specific needs and regulatory requirements.
• Strategic partnerships: Collaborating with key players in the Chinese healthcare ecosystem to expand reach and market penetration.
• Clinical studies: Conducting clinical trials to demonstrate the efficacy and safety of EyeYon Medical’s products.
• Regulatory compliance: Ensuring full compliance with all relevant regulatory standards and guidelines.
• Talent acquisition: Recruiting and retaining highly skilled professionals to support the growth and operations of the subsidiary.

EyeYon Medical’s commitment to China extends beyond simply establishing a subsidiary. The company is deeply invested in fostering long-term relationships with local healthcare professionals, research institutions, and government agencies. This collaborative approach ensures that EyeYon Medical’s technologies are integrated seamlessly into the existing healthcare infrastructure, maximizing their impact on patient care. The company is also actively involved in supporting local communities through educational initiatives and philanthropic activities, further strengthening its ties with the region.

EyeYon Medical is revolutionizing eye care with EndoArt®, the world’s first synthetic corneal implant for chronic edema. A groundbreaking alternative to donor tissue, EndoArt® is always available, rejection-free, and cost-effective. This innovative implant restores corneal clarity and vision, offering new hope to millions worldwide.

Media Contact: info@eye-yon.com 

TAIPEI, Feb. 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Getac Technology Corporation (Getac), a leading global provider of rugged computing solutions, has joined MAHLE Aftermarket in the development of its new diagnostic tool, which is built on the Android operating system and powered by Getac’s fully rugged hardware. The strategic project presents a new milestone for Getac, validating the company’s ability to provide complete tailor-made solutions on a global scale.

“We are proud to be part of this strategic project, working with MAHLE Aftermarket to provide a rugged solution that meets the needs of the automotive aftermarket. Our goal is to help workshops around the world solve their daily challenges as quickly and efficiently as possible using innovative digital technology,” says James Hwang, President of Getac Technology Corporation.

MAHLE Aftermarket was looking for a reliable technology provider that could support its operations on a global level and proactively assist in its mission to drive innovation through technology. The new automotive aftermarket project involves a rugged hardware solution, which will be supplied to multi-brand specialist garages, with the aim of guaranteeing them high quality standards and helping them improve the customer experience.

Workshops often encounter challenging conditions, such as dust, grease, humidity, and temperature fluctuations, so proposing a rugged solution was the best technological choice for MAHLE Aftermarket. The need was to identify a total solution that included a compact, yet fully rugged Android Enterprise Recommended tablet that combined portability, mobility, features and accessories, to help workshops solve their daily challenges more efficiently.

“After extensive market research, we chose Getac for its global automotive experience and its ability to provide tailor-made solutions based on our specific requirements,” says Daniel Hessenauer, Head of Global Product Management Service Solutions for MAHLE Aftermarket.

About MAHLE Aftermarket:

MAHLE Aftermarket, the business unit specializing in spare parts, uses the expertise from original equipment series production for its product range and supplies partners in the trade, workshops, and engine repair shops. The products developed by the MAHLE Service Solutions business segment for workshop equipment, as well as comprehensive services and individual training offers, round out the offer. MAHLE Aftermarket operates out of more than 30 locations around the world and has additional sales offices with more than 1,900 employees. In 2023, the business unit recorded a sales volume of more than EUR 1.26 billion globally. (as of 31.12.2023)

About Getac:

Getac Technology Corporation is a global leader in AI-capable rugged mobile technology and intelligent video solutions, including laptops, tablets, software, body-worn cameras, in-car video systems, digital evidence management and enterprise video analytics solutions. Getac’s solutions and services are designed to enable extraordinary experiences for frontline workers in challenging environments. Today, Getac serves customers in over 100 countries spanning defence, public safety, ambulance, fire & rescue, utilities, automotive, natural resources, manufacturing, transport, and logistics. Getac was recently recognized as one of Newsweek’s “World’s Most Trustworthy Companies” for 2024. For more information, visit: http://www.getac.com. Participate in the Getac Industry blog or follow the company on LinkedIn and YouTube. 

Getac and Getac logo are trademarks of Getac Holdings Corporation or its affiliates. Other brands or trademarks are the property of their respective owners. ©2025 Getac Technology Corporation.

SINGAPORE, Feb. 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Allianz Partners, a world leader in insurance and assistance services, has announced the appointment of Dominic Gantner as Managing Director for Greater Southeast Asia (GSEA), effective March 1, 2025. Dominic will succeed Steve Watkins, who will retire after more than 20 years of distinguished service with the company.

In his new role, Dominic will lead Allianz Partners’ operations across GSEA, which includes key markets such as Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, Singapore, and Indonesia. He will report to Vinay Surana, Regional Managing Director for Asia Pacific, Middle East, and Africa.

Vinay Surana, Regional Managing Director, said: “We are delighted to welcome Dominic Gantner as Managing Director for Greater Southeast Asia. Dominic brings extensive leadership experience and a proven track record of driving growth and innovation across diverse markets. I would also like to thank Steve for his long service and outstanding contribution to our business, culture, and colleagues in the region. We wish him all the very best in his future endeavors.”

Since joining Allianz Partners in 2019, Dominic has held key leadership positions, including Chief Sales Officer and Managing Director for Southeast Europe. He helped to transform this region from a traditional travel insurance operation into a multi-line business, delivering consistent growth across 12 markets, including Romania, Hungary, Bulgaria, and Croatia.

Dominic brings extensive experience in expanding different business segments including Mobile Device and Digital Risk, Roadside Assistance, and Mobility businesses, particularly in collaboration with brokers, banks, and Allianz Operating Entities. Before joining Allianz Partners, he held leadership positions across the insurance and finance sector in Germany, the UK, and Austria. He holds a Master of Business Administration.

Dominic Gantner, Managing Director for Greater Southeast Asia, said: “I am honored to step into this role and continue Steve Watkins’ outstanding work in the region. My focus will be on building sustainable growth, fostering collaboration across markets, and delivering innovative solutions to meet the needs of our partners and customers.”

About Allianz Partners

Allianz Partners is a world leader in B2B2C insurance and assistance, offering global solutions that span international health and life, travel insurance, mobility and assistance. Customer driven, our innovative experts are redefining insurance services by delivering future-ready, high-tech high-touch products and solutions that go beyond traditional insurance. Our products are embedded seamlessly into our partners’ businesses, sold through intermediary channels or directly to customers through the Allianz brand. Present in over 75 countries, our 21,900 employees speak 70 languages, handle over 72.5 million cases each year, and are motivated to go the extra mile to offer peace of mind to our customers around the world. 

For more information, please visit: www.allianz-partners.com

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