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Huawei Unveils StarryLink Optical Modules That Deliver Ultimate Network Experience with “3S” Quality

BARCELONA, Spain, March 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — At the Mobile World Congress 2025 (MWC 2025), Huawei launched the StarryLink optical modules, designed to enhance network experiences with “3S” quality (Spanning, Stable, Secure). This announcement occurred during the data center session titled “Building New Data Centers in the Intelligent Era,” which focused on accelerating digital transformation of enterprises. The event drew over 100 customers and partners from various countries, eager to explore trends and innovations in data center networks.

Huawei StarryLink Optical Module Launch Ceremony
Huawei StarryLink Optical Module Launch Ceremony

As AI development accelerates, training models are evolving to trillions of parameters, necessitating upgrades in switching capacity and the evolution of data center switches. To facilitate efficient interconnection of these high-capacity switches, optical modules must progress from a single lane of 56 Gbit/s to 112 Gbit/s. However, this transition faces several challenges:

  • Transmission distance: Growing data centers require support for longer transmission distances.
  • Reliability: Issues like optical module failures and fiber optic contamination are increasingly common.
  • Security: Exposed optical fibers during cross-equipment room interconnections pose risks of sensitive data exposure.

To address these challenges, Huawei’s StarryLink optical modules deliver a high-quality network experience with three key capabilities:

  • Spanning: Utilizing a unique optical path coupling algorithm, Huawei optimizes signal power distribution, achieving transmission distances double the industry average.
  • Stable: Huawei’s short-distance optical return loss positioning technology enables fault detection on optical links in minutes, significantly faster than the typical three-hour industry standard. Exclusive channel loss resistance technology ensures continuous training even during link disconnections, enhancing reliability tenfold.
  • Secure: The PHYSEC physical layer encryption capability integrated into the optical module’s oDSP guarantees 100% encryption of all packets, eliminating data leakage risks.

Arthur Wang, President of Huawei’s Data Center Network Domain, stated, “Our StarryLink optical module exemplifies our commitment to innovation, providing high-performance optical solutions for seamless interconnection. These modules ensure ultra-long distance transmission, ultra-high reliability, and ultra-robust security, delivering an ultimate network performance with ‘3S’ quality.”

Looking ahead, Huawei aims to collaborate with industry partners to further research and innovate in data center network optical modules, promoting intelligent network upgrades and generational evolution to create greater value for customers and the industry.

Empowering Intelligent Future with TeleAI: China Telecom Makes a Debut at MWC 2025

HONG KONG, March 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — On March 3rd, the 2025 Mobile World Congress (MWC) officially commenced in Barcelona, Spain. As the most influential event in the global mobile communications industry, MWC serves as a benchmark for industry trends. Under the theme “Empowering Intelligent Future with TeleAI”, China Telecom presents its latest technological breakthroughs and innovations in AI across five key exhibition zones: AI Infrastructure, XINGCHEN•Basic Large Models, XINGCHEN•Large Industrial Models, AI Home, and AI Low-altitude Economy. This comprehensive display highlights China Telecom’s contributions to the global AI revolution, demonstrating its cutting-edge advancements in intelligent technologies.

AI as the Foundation: Intelligent Computing for the Digital Age

Upon entering China Telecom’s exhibition area, visitors are immediately drawn to a striking holographic pillar that showcases China Telecom’s AI-powered comprehensive digital information infrastructure. As the rapid evolution of AI accelerates transformations in information services and everyday life, China Telecom continues to implement its “Cloudification and Digital Transformation” strategy, leveraging its cloud-network integration advantages to drive intelligent development. China Telecom has actively strategized in the field of AI, and established the “1+1+1+M+N” artificial intelligence system, which includes: 1 AI Computing Cloud Foundation, 1 General AI Model Foundation, 1 Data Foundation, M Internal AI Models, N Large Industrial Models. This framework empowers cloud, network, and AI capabilities to enable intelligent upgrades and promote high-quality digital transformation across industries.

In the “AI Infrastructure” section, China Telecom focuses on two major directions: “Network for AI” and “AI for Network,” redefining the concept of “AI+ network”. Telecom focuses on two key directions: “Network for AI” and “AI for Network,” redefining the concept of “AI + Network.” As an industry pioneer, China Telecom was the first to propose an innovative approach to building a distributed intelligent computing cluster through a long-distance lossless AI computing network. The company has established the first wide-area AI computing center interconnection network based on 800G, laying a solid foundation for AI computing service development. China Telecom is accelerating the commercial deployment of AI RAN and has developed the “AI-native RAN”, achieving deep integration of AI and Radio Access Networks (RAN). Additionally, the company has successfully completed mechanical guide dog trials and, for the first time, implemented an autonomous intelligence demonstration application in IMS networks. Leveraging its network foundation model, China Telecom has empowered end-to-end cloud-network operations across all scenarios, achieving intelligent and automated network optimization and maintenance. These advancements have resulted in a 30% improvement in both fault resolution efficiency and business delivery efficiency.

In the domain of intelligent computing clouds, China Telecom has developed the world’s largest telecom cloud—eSurfing Cloud, deploying a global AI computing infrastructure with a “9+30+X+N” resource distribution framework. In terms of computing power scale, eSurfing Cloud’s self – built intelligent computing power reaches 21 EFLOPS, and the third – party computing power of 50 partners exceeds 27 EFLOPS. The self – developed XiRang integrated intelligent computing service platform innovatively uses computing power plugins to achieve standardized access to heterogeneous computing power and computing power gateways to achieve cloud – based and secure access to third – party bare – metal computing power. It can manage and schedule tens of thousands of cards in a single cluster, and its platform ecosystem is fully open, widely compatible with large models such as DeepSeek, Llama, GPT, and Gemma, facilitating the rapid development of AI.

Also showcased in the same exhibition area is China Telecom’s quantum security infrastructure. By integrating ground-based quantum metropolitan networks, quantum backbone networks, and quantum satellites in space, China Telecom has established a cross-domain, integrated quantum cryptographic service capability. This has led to the development of “Tianyan,” the world’s first ultra-hybrid cloud platform with quantum superiority. At present, “Tianyan” has achieved large-scale upgrades in underlying computing resources, with its simulator performance ranking among the world’s best.

XINGCHEN Gathers Wisdom, Thousands of Models Co – exist: From Fundamental Breakthroughs to Industry Prosperity

Currently, With the rapid rise of Generative AI, large-scale AI models are reshaping industries. China Telecom is at the forefront of this revolution, actively promoting accessible and scenario-driven AI solutions. China Telecom is actively involved, providing a Chinese solution to promote the popularization and application – oriented development of large – model technology. At the technical level, China Telecom has promoted key breakthroughs in large – model AI technology in terms of architecture evolution, cross – modality, and autonomous decision – making of intelligent agents. At the application level, it has promoted the accelerated development of large – model AI towards lightweightness, fostering the prosperity of the intelligent ecosystem in the direction of AI – enabled terminals at a faster pace.

In the “XINGCHEN•Basic Large Models” zone, China Telecom’s eSurfing AI mobile phone and “XINGCHEN•Image” attracted many visitors to experience. Based on the self – developed XINGCHEN•Basic Large Models with hundreds of billions of parameters, China Telecom has built a large – model product matrix covering semantics, voice, vision, and multi – modalities. The eSurfing AI mobile phone has the XINGCHEN semantic large model built – in, integrating functions such as AI summarization, AI authenticity verification, and AI voice assistant. Daily operations can be completed through voice interaction. “XINGCHEN•Image” is China Telecom’s first controllable AI full – process creation and design platform, with the ability to customize content at the regional level. On – site, visitors experienced the intelligent and convenient services of the XINGCHEN large model through immersive experiences such as voice commands and creative generation.

Over the years, China Telecom has actively promoted the in – depth integration of large – model technology into industry production scenarios. It has constructed more than 50 industry large models and provided a one – stop service through the MaaS platform, forming a complete ecological system from the data service layer to the application service layer. In the “XINGCHEN•Large Industrial Models” zone, the demonstration screen introduced three industry scenarios: industrial energy – saving control, emergency monitoring and early warning, and intelligent automotive cockpits. It systematically demonstrated the enabling value of the XINGCHEN•Large Industrial Models in key industry fields such as digital and intelligent production, public security governance, and enhancing future intelligent driving experiences, depicting an ecological picture of the in – depth integration of AI large models and various industries.

AI-Driven Connectivity: Unlocking Intelligent Applications

China Telecom is accelerating AI-5G integration, enhancing network intelligence, and expanding its AI+Cloud+5G ecosystem to drive new AI-powered applications. Based on the visualization capabilities of the Video – Link application base, it has created a Video – Link AI + application platform. With “AI+” as the core engine, it has built a new terminal ecological system centered around “AI + Mobile Phone, AI + Cloud Computer, AI + Video – Link, AI + Home Terminal”, continuously innovating in AI – based scenario applications and bringing multi – scenario and multi – dimensional AI intelligent experiences to users.

The “AI Homes” section showcases real-world applications of AI-powered home assistants, smart locks, FTTR intelligent networks, vision-based robots, and AI-driven smart toys. Relying on the self – developed XINGCHEN•Basic Large Models, China Telecom has enhanced home security, AI-assisted companionship, and intelligent health management. At the same time, cutting – edge technology applications such as cloud e – sports and AI fitness displayed in the interactive experience area allowed visitors to personally experience the new entertainment experience brought by the integration of AI and 5G technologies, transforming future homes into intelligent living centers integrating entertainment, learning, and work.

Leveraging a robust 5G mobile network infrastructure, China Telecom integrates advanced computing and network intelligence technologies—including satellite communication, the Internet of Things, eSurfing Cloud, artificial intelligence, and quantum communication—to build a “1+3+N” low-altitude economy product capability system. This system comprises one intelligent low-altitude network that integrates communication, sensing, and computing power, three proprietary low-altitude economy service platforms, and numerous application scenarios. At the exhibition, China Telecom’s lifebuoy drone and Tianshu drone—showcasing deep integration of communication technologies with low-altitude equipment—became the focal points. Currently, China Telecom is further strengthening open collaboration in the low-altitude economy sector, actively engaging in application development, research and development, and platform cooperation to foster a thriving low-altitude industry ecosystem.

Artificial intelligence is profoundly reshaping the global development landscape, emerging as a key driver of industrial transformation. Looking ahead, China Telecom will continue to reinforce the foundation of AI-integrated infrastructure, advance AI large model research and development, and accelerate AI-driven industry innovation. Upholding the principles of openness and shared success, China Telecom will collaborate with global partners to develop new AI capabilities, explore novel AI application scenarios, and establish pioneering AI paradigms. With AI-powered intelligence, we embark on a journey toward a brighter, interconnected future.

China Telecom Successfully Hosts the TeleAI Ecosystem Future Summit during MWC 2025

Opening A New Chapter in Global Ecological Collaboration 

HONG KONG, March 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — On March 4th, during MWC 2025, China Telecom successfully hosted the “TeleAI Ecosystem Future Summit” in Barcelona. Under the theme of “Empowering Intelligent Future with TeleAI”, the event brought together leaders from the global telecommunications industry, international operators, and ecosystem partners worldwide to explore how AI can drive industrial transformation and foster the development of an intelligent ecosystem. Ms. Lara Dewar, Chief Marketing Officer of GSMA, and Mr. Tang Ke, Executive Vice Presidents of China Telecom, delivered welcoming address, while Liu Ying, Executive Vice Presidents of China Telecom, presented a keynote speech.

In Tang Ke’s speech, he underscored China Telecom’s establishment of AI-system framework which termed “1+1+1+M+N.” This framework comprises 1 intelligent computing cloud base, 1 data base, 1 Xingchen large model, M internal large models, and N industry-specific large model applications. The Xingchen large model system, developed in-house, spans four key domains: semantics, speech, vision, and multimodalities capabilities. It has been deployed across more than 50 industries, including government affairs, healthcare, and education, empowering over 600 projects worldwide and serving more than 100 countries and regions. Mr. Tang expressed his aspiration for the summit to serve as a catalyst for building an international ecosystem cooperation platform, fostering the creation of an AI ecosystem alliance, fulfill the commitment to share China’s experience, empower the global ecosystem, share the power of connectivity, and co-create an intelligent future together.

In Liu Ying’s speech, she elaborated on China Telecom’s vision for global AI ecosystem collaboration, delving into AI development trends, the convergence of cloud and network technologies, intelligent computing infrastructure, and industry applications. In the realm of computing power, China Telecom has established a domestic computing power layout of “2+4+31+X” and an international computing power network of “9+30+X+N.” The company has independently developed the “Xirang” intelligent computing platform, achieving breakthroughs in AI frameworks, operator optimization, and large-scale distributed training technologies, thereby enabling efficient and stable computing power scheduling. In network innovation, the company has constructed an intelligent network foundation based on All-Optical Network 2.0, IP networks, and wireless networks to support AI applications. Its self-developed “Intelligent Endogenous Base Station” and cross-network domain NWDAF products enhance network intelligence, facilitating digital transformation across multiple industries. In AI capabilities, China Telecom has launched the “Xingchen” AI system, encompassing intelligent computing cloud, data base, and multimodal large models. The company has developed 50 industry-specific large models and launched the “Xingchen Intelligent Agent Platform” and “Xingchen Large Models Software Factory,” significantly lowering the threshold for intelligent application development. In data capabilities, China Telecom has unveiled the “Xinghai Big Data”, leveraging core strengths such as government-enterprise collaboration, data intelligence platforms, and cross-border data circulation to build a comprehensive data service ecosystem, in the meantime, continues to drive the integration of AI with 5G, industrial internet, vehicle-to-everything (V2X), and low-altitude economy, propelling intelligent upgrades and empowering industry transformation. Furthermore, China Telecom has made significant strides in the convergence of networks and AI: Through ‘Network For AI,’ it optimizes network services to meet AI demands and achieves efficient cross-regional data transmission; leveraging ‘Network By AI,’ it enhances network intelligence and helps developing innovative applications such as smart base stations. Moving forward, China Telecom is evolving from a traditional telecom operator to an integrated service provider, driving deep convergence of network+cloud+AI.

Currently, AI is rapidly converging with cloud computing, network communication, and industry applications, reshaping the industrial landscape. China Telecom is dedicated to advancing AI development through “cloud-network integration” and promoting the large-scale application of intelligent technologies. During the summit, China Telecom held a launch ceremony for its Global Al Ecosystem Collaboration Plan, unveiling a suite of cutting-edge technologies and solutions. The released capabilities include the intelligent computing cloud base, the Xingchen large models system, and edge-cloud collaborative AI applications. Through close collaboration with leading international operators, technology companies, and industry partners, China Telecom aims to accelerate the global adoption and implementation of AI technologies, supporting industry-wide intelligent transformation.

China Telecom’s Global Al Ecosystem Collaboration Plan Officially Launched
China Telecom’s Global Al Ecosystem Collaboration Plan Officially Launched

At the summit, leading global operators and AI ecosystem partners gathered to discuss innovations and applications in the AI field. Aaron Partouche, Innovation Director of Colt Technology Services, and Anh Viet, Chairman of FPT Telecom, shared their practical experiences in AI convergence development, highlighting the unique advantages of operators in driving AI technological innovation and industrialization. Amit Sachdeva, Senior Director & Telco Industry Advisor of Microsoft, explored how AI and data intelligence are driving transformation in the telecommunications industry, while Hu Jian, Co-founder & CPO of SiliconFlow, shared insights on the collaborative innovation of algorithms, systems, and hardware in building next-generation AI infrastructure.

As the world enters a new era of intelligence, China Telecom is accelerating the integration of cloud and network technologies and intelligent computing innovation, building a next-generation global digital infrastructure to deeply empower industries with AI technologies and drive the rise of the digital economy. Simultaneously, China Telecom will actively forge partnerships with global industry players to create an open and win-win AI ecosystem, explore more intelligent application scenarios, and jointly usher in a next frontier of intelligent connectivity.

Ananda Unveils MIRA VALLEY: A $1.4 Billion Luxury Residential Project in Phuket’s Hidden Valley, Nestled Within 8,000 Acres of Untouched Forest.


BANGKOK, THAILAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 6 March 2025 – Ananda Development has announced MIRA VALLEY, a landmark luxury residential project spanning 8,000 acres of Phuket’s largest untouched forest. Located between Kamala Mountain and Bang Niao Dum Reservoir, this groundbreaking development features over 100 kilometers of pristine nature trails and exclusive equestrian facilities. A $1.4 billion adventure in luxury, where leisure meets legacy.

Ananda Unveils MIRA VALLEY: A $1.4 Billion Luxury Residential Project in Phuket’s Hidden Valley, Nestled Within 8,000 Acres of Untouched Forest.

“MIRA VALLEY redefines luxury living in Phuket with its prime location—just 15 minutes to beaches, top schools, shopping, and medical hubs. As the 15-Minute Centre of Living, it offers the perfect blend of tranquility and urban convenience.”

The project’s first phase encompasses 55 acres, allocate over 20% (LEED platinum criteria) of the total land area dedicated to be ecologically preserved under the concept “Hidden Valley – Nature’s Backyard.” At its heart lies the innovative Sandals & Boots Club, an exclusive social hub designed for all generations. The club features a luxurious pool, state-of-the-art fitness center with stream, sauna, ice bath recovery facilities, tennis courts, padle, multi-purpose sports facilities, scenic cycling and trail-running routes, a cozy café, and a gourmet restaurant.

MIRA VALLEY introduces diverse residential options, including the ultra-exclusive Anann Villas – 12 private pool villas is uniquely crafted to reflect its owner’s lifestyle, designed as private hillside sanctuaries, offer panoramic views connects you to nature and seamless integration of indoor and outdoor living spaces starting at USD 2.3 million, Mount Mono luxury villas from USD 1 million, and Punyisa Pachira, the latest creation by renowned designer and interior architect Mary Pakamard, redefines luxury villa living with masterful design, bespoke craftsmanship, and curated artistic details. 9 units form USD 3.4 million. The development also, offers exclusive Land Parcels for your dream villas, and Town Square, a sophisticated lifestyle hub with boutique retail outlets.

“MIRA VALLEY is a reflection of Ananda’s vision to create a Luxury Residential Project in Phuket’s Hidden Valley, Nestled Within 8,000 Acres of Untouched Forest. While the island continues to thrive as a global real estate destination, infrastructure remains a key challenge. With our 220 acres property and in collaboration with Toscana Valley Khao Yai, we saw the opportunity to introduce a development that not only offers luxury living but also establishes a strong infrastructure foundation for long-term growth,” said Chanond Ruangkritya, CEO of Ananda Development PCL.

The project emphasizes sustainability through underground power lines, solar power systems, an advanced water management, aiming to achieve LEED certification. Strategic partnerships include Bangkok Hospital Phuket, Mount. Mono and Punyisa Pachira.

Patcharavalai Ruangkritya, CEO of MIRA VALLEY Phuket, shared, “Our goal is to cultivate a vibrant, high-quality community that thrives in harmony with nature. MIRA VALLEY is designed for individuals and families who prioritize well-being, sustainability, and an adventurous lifestyle. We invite like-minded residents to embrace a new way of living—where modern comforts, green spaces, and world-class infrastructure come together to create Phuket’s most forward-thinking residential community.”

For more information, visit www.miravalleyphuket.com

Hashtag: #Ananda #MiraValley

The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.

About Ananda Development

Ananda Development Public Company Limited is a leader in condominium development in prime locations along Bangkok Skytrain routes through well-known brands such as IDEO, IDEO MOBI, and Ashton. With a total project value exceeding THB 233 billion, Ananda has established strategic partnerships with global industry leaders including Porsche Design (2024) introducing Porsche Design Tower Bangkok—the first in Asia, The Ascott (2018), Mitsui Fudosan (2013) and Prudential (2006-2012). For more information

Databricks Deepens San Francisco Investment with New Office and Multi-Year Data and AI Summit Commitment

Data and AI leader invests in San Francisco as the world’s AI capital

SAN FRANCISCO, March 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Databricks, the Data and AI company, today announced a series of big investments in San Francisco, including the expansion into a new, larger, cutting-edge headquarters and a multi-year commitment to host its annual user conference in the city, a move that asserts San Francisco as the world’s AI capital. Located in the heart of San Francisco’s technology and financial center, the company’s new headquarters at One Sansome Street will offer employees, customers, and partners 150,000 square feet for collaborating, innovating, and accelerating the adoption of the Databricks Data Intelligence Platform. The new office will feature a state-of-the-art Data and AI Academy designed to upskill and train customers on the latest AI developments. To further reinforce its investment in the region, Databricks has committed to hosting its annual user conference, the Data + AI Summit, in San Francisco for five more years. Databricks expects to bring over 20,000 people together for the event in 2025, which is expected to expand to nearly 50,000 by 2030. With these announcements in mind, and on top of a robust existing Bay Area hiring plan, Databricks plans to invest over $1 billion into its San Francisco operations over the next three years, and through its Data + AI Summit commitment, generate $980 million in additional business value for San Francisco through 2030. These investments underscore Databricks’ confidence in San Francisco as the AI epicenter and its dedication to fostering long-term relationships in the community.

This news builds on existing company momentum, as Databricks recently closed $15 billion in financing, which values the data intelligence leader at $62 billion. Databricks has around 8,000 employees located in 23 countries across the globe, serving more than 12,000 customers. Many of those customers are headquartered in San Francisco, including Asana, OpenTable, Samsara, Grammarly, Perplexity AI, SFMTA, and Splunk.

“Databricks has deep roots in the San Francisco Bay Area, with our founding team having first met as researchers at U.C. Berkeley,” said Patrick Wendell, Co-founder and VP of Engineering at Databricks. “San Francisco is quickly becoming the AI capital of the world and we are thrilled to be investing heavily in the city. These investments reaffirm our commitment to the Bay Area and will help us rapidly expand our workforce, with a particular focus on engineering and AI talent.”

“We’re excited to more than double our San Francisco employee footprint over the next two years,” said Amy Reichanadter, Chief People Officer at Databricks. “Opening a new office designed for today’s dynamic work environment will enable us to attract top talent, further enhance collaboration, and deliver cutting-edge data and AI solutions for our customers. We’re also grateful for the support of local government leaders who continue to make San Francisco an exceptional place to work.”

“The city of San Francisco is committed to fostering an environment where technology companies can thrive, create jobs, and drive innovation,” said San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie. “We’re thrilled that Databricks is committed to a long-term investment in the city and excited to strengthen the city’s position on the world stage as a leader in the future of technology. This investment represents a unique contribution to the momentum of San Francisco’s recovery and future success.”

Databricks partners with several local San Francisco government agencies, including The San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA), to improve efficiencies and operations. “SFMTA oversees the city’s mobility needs across public transit, streets, parking, traffic, biking, and the oldest cable car system in the world,” said Cheong-Tseng Eng, Data Engineering Manager at SFMTA. “To effectively manage this complex environment and best serve San Franciscans, we must rely on data-driven insights. Partnering with Databricks allows us to harness the power of machine learning and analytics to optimize transit operations, improve service reliability, and make our streets safer — all while generating efficiency gains and cost savings for SFMTA. With the Databricks Data Intelligence Platform, our small engineering team can make smarter, real-time decisions that benefit our riders and the entire city. As both customers of Databricks and as service providers to many of its employees, customers, and partners, we’re glad to see Databricks continue to expand its local San Francisco infrastructure and deepen its investment in the city we’re proud to work and live in.”

Databricks San Francisco AI Headquarters
Databricks’ new headquarters at One Sansome gives the company a larger local workspace to accommodate its growing San Francisco team, which will more than double over the next two years. The new office also offers enhanced amenities that reflect the needs of today’s workforce. Databricks will occupy 150,000 square feet of space and intends to double that footprint over the coming years. With access to the building’s larger gathering rooms, conference suites, athletic facilities, dedicated access to MUNI and BART public transportation, and sweeping views of downtown and the Bay, the office offers purpose-built opportunities for the Databricks community to gather and collaborate. Within the new space, Databricks will launch a state-of-the-art Data and AI Academy with hands-on upskilling, personalized training, and specialist-led workshops to help ensure that all customers can become experts in AI. This effort supports Databricks’ mission to democratize data and AI by fostering learning opportunities that help customers harness AI’s full potential with the tools and knowledge they need to succeed. Databricks will continue to operate in its current office space on Spear Street until renovations are expected to be completed in the new building in 2026. The office at One Sansome is managed by PGIM Real Estate and Barker Pacific Group.

The World’s Leading Data + AI Summit Commits to San Francisco
Databricks’ commitment to hosting its Data + AI Summit in San Francisco for five more years demonstrates further Bay Area investment. This year’s event will take place on June 9-12 in person at Moscone South and West, across more than 50 local San Francisco business venues, and virtually for remote attendees. Beyond charting the course for the future of Data Intelligence, the event provides significant benefits to local San Francisco businesses. Databricks anticipates an in-person audience of more than 20,000 people this year, with that number growing to nearly 50,000 by 2030. Data + AI Summit is expected to generate a total of $980 million in total business value for San Francisco through 2030. This figure is an additional sum on top of Databricks’ $1 billion direct investment into San Francisco over the next three years.

About Databricks
Databricks is the Data and AI company. More than 10,000 organizations worldwide — including Block, Comcast, Condé Nast, Rivian, Shell and over 60% of the Fortune 500 — rely on the Databricks Data Intelligence Platform to take control of their data and put it to work with AI. Databricks is headquartered in San Francisco, with offices around the globe and was founded by the original creators of Lakehouse, Apache Spark™, Delta Lake and MLflow. To learn more, follow Databricks on X, LinkedIn and Facebook.

Contact: Press@databricks.com

Canadian Solar’s e-STORAGE to Deliver 1.8 GWh DC of Energy Storage Systems for Aypa Power in Key U.S. Markets

KITCHENER, ON  , March 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Canadian Solar Inc. (the “Company” or “Canadian Solar”) (NASDAQ: CSIQ) today announced that e-STORAGE, which is part of the Company’s majority-owned subsidiary CSI Solar Co., Ltd. (CSI Solar), has secured Battery Supply Agreements and Long-Term Service Agreements (LTSA) for two major battery energy storage projects in the United States, developed by Aypa Power.

The agreements cover the supply and commissioning of a 160 MW AC/806 MWh DC Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) in California and a 200 MW AC/998 MWh DC BESS in Texas. The projects will deploy approximately 370  SolBank 3.0 units, with construction expected to commence in Q3 2025. Following commissioning, e-STORAGE will oversee system maintenance and operations under a 20-year LTSA, ensuring long-term performance and reliability.

These projects will strengthen grid resilience and support renewable energy integration in key U.S. markets. e-STORAGE, a Tier 1 global provider of energy storage solutions, will integrate its proprietary SolBank 3.0 battery energy storage solution, featuring lithium-iron-phosphate battery technology, an active balancing battery management system, and advanced liquid cooling to ensure safety and performance.

Colin Parkin, President of e-STORAGE, commented, “We are proud to support Aypa Power in delivering utility-scale energy storage projects that will play a pivotal role in enhancing grid flexibility and reliability. Our SolBank technology is designed to provide safe, high-performance energy storage solutions that meet the growing demands of the market. These projects highlight the increasing role of battery storage in stabilizing renewable energy supply, and we remain committed to driving innovation and delivering high-quality solutions that support a cleaner, more sustainable energy future.”

About Canadian Solar Inc.

Canadian Solar is one of the world’s largest solar technology and renewable energy companies. Founded in 2001 and headquartered in Ontario, Canada, the Company is a leading manufacturer of solar photovoltaic modules; provider of solar energy and battery energy storage solutions; and developer, owner, and operator of utility-scale solar power and battery energy storage projects. Over the past 23 years, Canadian Solar has successfully delivered around 142 GW of premium-quality, solar photovoltaic modules to customers across the world. Through its subsidiary e-STORAGE, Canadian Solar has shipped over 8 GWh of battery energy storage solutions to global markets as of September 30, 2024, boasting a US$3.2 billion contracted backlog as of November 30, 2024. Since entering the project development business in 2010, Canadian Solar has developed, built, and connected approximately 11 GWp of solar power projects and 3.7 GWh of battery energy storage projects globally. Its geographically diversified project development pipeline includes 26 GWp of solar and 66 GWh of battery energy storage capacity in various stages of development. Canadian Solar is one of the most bankable companies in the solar and renewable energy industry, having been publicly listed on the NASDAQ since 2006. For additional information about the Company, follow Canadian Solar on LinkedIn or visit www.canadiansolar.com.

About e-STORAGE

e-STORAGE is a subsidiary of Canadian Solar and a leading company specializing in designing, manufacturing, and integrating battery energy storage systems for utility-scale applications. e-STORAGE offers proprietary battery energy storage solutions, comprehensive EPC services, and innovative solutions aimed at improving grid operations. Currently, e-STORAGE operates two fully automated, state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities with an annual battery production capacity of 20 GWh. For more info, please refer to the Media&PR section of www.csestorage.com and follow our LinkedIn page.

About Aypa Power

Aypa Power is a Blackstone portfolio company that develops, owns, and operates utility-scale energy storage and hybrid renewable energy projects. As an independent power producer, Aypa was founded to reduce reliance on fossil fuels and make a positive impact in the fight against climate change, while improving grid reliability and resiliency. Aypa has been at the forefront of energy storage development since its first energy storage project came online in 2018. The company currently has more than 22 GW in development across North America. For more information, follow Aypa Power on LinkedIn or visit www.aypa.com.

Safe Harbor/Forward-Looking Statements 

Certain statements in this press release are forward-looking statements that involve a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially. These statements are made under the “Safe Harbor” provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements by such terms as “believes,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “intends,” “estimates,” the negative of these terms, or other comparable terminology. Factors that could cause actual results to differ include general business, regulatory and economic conditions and the state of the solar power and battery energy storage market and industry; geopolitical tensions and conflicts, including impasses, sanctions and export controls; volatility, uncertainty, delays and disruptions related to global pandemics; supply chain disruptions; governmental support for the deployment of solar power and battery energy storage; future available supplies of silicon, solar wafers and lithium cells; demand for end-use products by consumers and inventory levels of such products in the supply chain; changes in demand from significant customers; changes in demand from major markets such as China, the U.S., Europe, Brazil and Japan; changes in effective tax rates; changes in customer order patterns; changes in product mix; changes in corporate responsibility, especially environmental, social and governance (“ESG”) requirements; capacity utilization; level of competition; pricing pressure and declines in or failure to timely adjust average selling prices; delays in new product introduction; delays in utility-scale project approval process; delays in utility-scale project construction; delays in the completion of project sales; the pipeline of projects and timelines related to them; the ability of the parties to optimize value of that pipeline; continued success in technological innovations and delivery of products with the features that customers demand; shortage in supply of materials or capacity requirements; availability of financing; exchange and inflation rate fluctuations; litigation and other risks as described in the Company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including its annual report on Form 20-F filed on April 26, 2024. Although the Company believes that the expectations reflected in the forward-looking statements are reasonable, it cannot guarantee future results, level of activity, performance, or achievements. Investors should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. All information provided in this press release is as of today’s date, unless otherwise stated, and Canadian Solar undertakes no duty to update such information, except as required under applicable law.

CANADIAN SOLAR INC. INVESTOR RELATIONS CONTACT
Wina Huang
Investor Relations Canadian Solar Inc.
investor@canadiansolar.com 

e-STORAGE MEDIA CONTACT
Simona Marginean
e-STORAGE Marketing Manager
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NTUC LearningHub Launches Singapore’s First Thinking Academy to Upskill PMEs for the GenAI Era

  • The NTUC LearningHub (NTUC LHUB) Thinking Academy pioneers a targeted approach to hone the thinking skills of PMEs. Three existing courses are refreshed with Generative AI (GenAI) content, integrating prompt engineering and AI-powered decision-making skills critical for the future workplace.
  • The NTUC LHUB Thinking Academy’s GenAI principle is supported by AI Singapore, emphasizing the relevance of these skills in an AI-driven economy, while the design thinking programmes are endorsed by Murdoch University, ensuring that its content and delivery meet academic rigour and industry standards.
  • Mandai Wildlife Group, alongside small and medium-sized enterprises – Oriental Remedies Incorporated, SG Galvanizing, and Singapore FOZL Group – which are part of NTUC U SME network, are pledging their support to the NTUC LHUB Thinking Academy.

SINGAPORE, March 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — NTUC LearningHub (NTUC LHUB) announces today the launch of the NTUC LHUB Thinking Academy, Singapore’s first training academy dedicated to equipping Professionals, Managers and Executives (PMEs) with essential thinking skills for the Generative AI (GenAI) era, including critical thinking, design thinking, and creative thinking. Officially launched by Mr Ng Chee Meng, Secretary-General of the National Trades Union Congress (NTUC), the NTUC LHUB Thinking Academy pioneers a targeted approach to honing thinking skills, helping PMEs navigate the complex business landscape, make ethical data-driven decisions, and drive innovation in the digital-first world. The launch is part of NTUC’s continuous efforts to provide better support for PMEs in their career, especially in adapting to emerging technologies at the workplace.

From left to right: (1) Mr Laurence Liew, Director, AI Innovation, AI Singapore, (2) Mr Amos Tan, Chief Core Skills Officer, NTUC LearningHub, (3) Mr Ng Chee Meng, Secretary-General, National Trades Union Congress, (4) Mr Jeremy Ong, Chief Executive Officer, NTUC LearningHub, (5), Professor Peter Waring, Pro Vice Chancellor Transnational Education and Singapore Dean, Murdoch University
From left to right: (1) Mr Laurence Liew, Director, AI Innovation, AI Singapore, (2) Mr Amos Tan, Chief Core Skills Officer, NTUC LearningHub, (3) Mr Ng Chee Meng, Secretary-General, National Trades Union Congress, (4) Mr Jeremy Ong, Chief Executive Officer, NTUC LearningHub, (5), Professor Peter Waring, Pro Vice Chancellor Transnational Education and Singapore Dean, Murdoch University

Mr Ng Chee Meng, NTUC Secretary-General said, “The rise of GenAI brings both challenges and opportunities, making it vital for workers and PMEs to acquire GenAI skills and essential thinking skills to navigate complex business environments and stay competitive. Through the NTUC LHUB Thinking Academy, we hope to equip PMEs with some tools and knowledge needed to adapt and thrive in the digital age. NTUC remains committed to expanding our suite of innovative solutions to better support PMEs in their career progression, ensuring that our workforce is future-ready and resilient.”

Refreshed Courses Infused with GenAI to Help PMEs Acquire Essential Thinking Skills

According to NTUC LHUB’s Special Report 2024 on Thinking Skills in a Digital Age[1], nearly all business leaders surveyed (47% very important, 49% somewhat important) view thinking skills as crucial for augmenting or supplementing employees’ technical skills in the face of emerging technologies like AI. However, more than four in five of them (28% to a large extent, 57% to a moderate extent) acknowledged that there is a gap in thinking skills in their organisation to a certain degree. Despite this, less than half of business leaders (43%) have sent their employees for thinking skills training in 2024.

The NTUC LHUB Thinking Academy addresses this need for training in thinking skills today. By integrating interactive learning experiences and AI-powered tools, the courses under the Academy aim to enhance learners’ ability to analyse complex problems and make informed, data-driven decisions. Course participants will utilise GenAI to assess industry trends and evaluate business scenarios, facilitating strategic decision-making that considers cost implications, audience engagement, and competitive dynamics in real-time. The Academy will also emphasize ethical AI application, guiding learners to critically evaluate AI-generated insights for potential biases and ensure that their decisions are aligned with ethical standards.

Under the NTUC LHUB Thinking Academy, three existing thinking skills courses are refreshed with GenAI content, integrating prompt engineering and AI-powered decision-making to equip PMEs with the critical skills needed for the future workforce. The courses are: (1) Design Thinking Fundamentals, which introduces a human-centric approach to innovation and incorporates GenAI to enhance ideation and problem-solving, (2) Singapore Workforce Skills Qualifications (WSQ) Display Critical Thinking and Analytical Skills Powered by Wiley, enabling professionals to master logical inquiry, stakeholder engagement, and AI-enhanced problem-solving, and (3) Critical Thinking, designed for senior professionals to help them leverage AI tools such as ChatGPT to refine decision-making and mitigate cognitive biases. Refer to Annex A for more information on these courses.

Beyond the three refreshed thinking skills courses, there are also courses in the areas of systems thinking, creative thinking, and strategic thinking being developed and expected to be launched by third quarter of this year.

Support from Industry and Academic Leaders

The GenAI principle by the NTUC LHUB Thinking Academy is supported by AI Singapore (AISG), reinforcing the relevance of these skills in an AI-driven economy, and highlighting the critical role of AI-powered thinking skills for the future of work. The AISG-supported GenAI principle has been instrumental in guiding the curation and enhancement of both existing and new courses under the NTUC LHUB Thinking Academy. Mr Koo Sengmeng, Head of LearnAI of AISG, said, “As AI continues to reshape industries, individuals must learn how to leverage AI tools as their skills multiplier and be more effective. NTUC LearningHub’s Thinking Academy’s emphasis on AI-enhanced problem-solving and decision-making aligns with our vision of equipping Singapore’s workforce with future-ready AI skills. By integrating Prompt Engineering and Generative AI into learning, we can ensure that professionals stay relevant and competitive in an AI-powered world.” 

In addition, Murdoch University serves as the skills endorser for the design thinking programmes, including the Design Thinking Fundamentals course, ensuring that the content and delivery meet academic rigour and industry standards. Learners who complete the programme will earn a certification jointly issued by Murdoch University and NTUC LHUB, thus enhancing their career prospects. Professor Peter Waring, Pro Vice Chancellor Transnational Education and Singapore Dean of Murdoch University, said, “At Murdoch University, we recognise the need for lifelong learning and the importance of equipping professionals with robust thinking skills. We are proud to partner with NTUC LearningHub to endorse these courses, ensuring that learners not only gain practical skills but also receive globally recognised credentials that enhance their employability and career advancement.” 

Mandai Wildlife Group, alongside small and medium-sized enterprises – Oriental Remedies Incorporated, SG Galvanizing, and Singapore FOZL Group – which are part of NTUC U SME network, are pledging their support to the NTUC LHUB Thinking Academy, and will  explore opportunities to send their employees to enrol in the programmes under the Academy. Local bank UOB has also expressed interest in the various Thinking Academy programmes focusing on critical thinking skills.

Ms Belina Lee, Deputy CEO, Transformation and Growth, Mandai Wildlife Group said, “Mandai Wildlife Group is leveraging technology and Generative AI to transform our operations and boost productivity. Through the Company Training Committee with our Union partners, Attractions, Resorts & Entertainment Union (AREU) and Singapore Manual & Mercantile Workers’ Union (SMMWU), we are committed to employee development, providing comprehensive training programmes and ensuring our workforce will be well-equipped for this innovative era.”

Mr Benny Chan, Managing Director, Group Channels and Digitalisation, UOB, said, ” At UOB, we believe in empowering our people with the skills and knowledge needed to navigate a rapidly evolving banking landscape, while offering quality customer service and experience. In particular, critical thinking skills are integral not only in serving the sophisticated needs of customers, but also in analysing data and trends to better anticipate their future requirements. The critical thinking programmes offered by the NTUC LHUB Thinking Academy are thus very timely as we look at taking our service to the next level for our customers.”

Mr Jeremy Ong, Chief Executive Officer of NTUC LearningHub, said “With the rapid adoption of AI, thinking skills are becoming more important than ever. The ability to critically analyse information, solve complex problems, and make informed decisions will define success in the future workplace. The NTUC LHUB Thinking Academy is our bold step towards ensuring that Singapore’s workforce is not only AI-literate, but AI-empowered, augmenting GenAI with thinking skills to enhance decision-making and drive innovation. Beyond the launch, we are committed to continuously expanding our suite of thinking courses, with additional courses focusing on systems thinking, design thinking, and strategic decision-making in development. This will ensure that Singapore’s workforce remains adaptable, innovative, and well-equipped for the future.” 

[1] NTUC LearningHub Special Report 2024 on Thinking Skills in a Digital Age: www.ntuclearninghub.com/media/research-reports/2024/Thinking-Skills

Annex A – Factsheet on New Courses: https://ntuclhub.sg/ThinkAcadPRAnnex

About NTUC LearningHub

NTUC LearningHub is the leading Continuing Education and Training provider in Singapore which aims to transform the lifelong employability of working people. Since our corporatisation in 2004, we have been working with employers and individual learners to provide learning solutions in areas such as Infocomm Technology, Generative AI & Cloud, Sustainability, Healthcare, Tourism, Retail & Food Services, Employability & Literacy, Business Excellence, Workplace Safety & Health, Security, Human Resources & Coaching and Foreign Workers Training.

To date, NTUC LearningHub has helped over 34,000 organisations and achieved more than 3.2 million training places across more than 3,000 courses with a pool of about 1,000 certified trainers. As a Total Learning Solutions provider to organisations, we also forge partnerships to offer a wide range of relevant end-to-end training. Besides in-person training, we also offer instructor-led virtual live classes (VLCs) and asynchronous online learning. The NTUC LearningHub Learning eXperience Platform (LXP) — a one-stop online learning mobile application — offers timely, bite-sized and quality content for learners to upskill anytime and anywhere. Beyond learning, LXP also serves as a platform for jobs and skills development for both workers and companies.

For more information, visit www.ntuclearninghub.com.

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