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Smarter, Slimmer, and More Powerful: Roborock Saros 10 Revolutionises Home Cleaning in Australia

SYDNEY, Feb. 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Following its global debut at CES earlier this year, Roborock, a global leader in ultra-intelligent home robotics, announces the launch of its latest flagship robotic vacuum, the Roborock Saros 10, in Australia. With a sleek height of just 7.98cm, the Saros 10 is Roborock’s slimmest design yet. This cutting-edge model features the company’s first retractable navigation system, enhanced obstacle avoidance for low-lying objects, improved hair tangling resistant, advanced mopping capabilities, and upgraded self-maintenance features that surpass its predecessors.

Roborock Saros 10
Roborock Saros 10

“At Roborock, we’ve always believed in pushing technology further to make home cleaning smarter and more effortless,” said Richard Chang, Founder & CEO of Roborock. “We set a new standard when we introduced the world’s most precise laser distance sensor, changing how robot vacuums navigate. Now, with the Saros 10, we’re advancing even further – its retractable LDS adapts to different spaces with ease, and Reactive 3.0 AI brings intelligence that evolves with every clean. Australians lead busy lives, and we’re committed to giving them more time back with a vacuum that works seamlessly, learns intuitively, and delivers a spotless home with minimal effort.

Next-Level Navigation with RetractSense Technology

The Roborock Saros 10 takes navigation to the next level with the innovative RetractSense™ Navigation System. This advanced system features the Upward Range Finder, which precisely measures space height, guiding the LDS module to lower when passing through low-clearance areas and raising promptly afterward. A top contact sensor detects inclined low-clearance space in real-time, reducing the risk of surface scratches.

The Wide-Angle Vision Module, with a 100-degree field of view, enhances room mapping accuracy, even when the LDS module is retracted. At just 7.98 cm in height, the ultra-thin Saros 10 glides effortlessly under furniture, delivering deep and efficient cleaning without getting stuck.

Reactive AI 3.0 Obstacle Recognition – Designed for Real Homes

The Saros 10 is equipped with Reactive AI 3.0 Obstacle Recognition, an advanced system that combines triple-structured light, an RGB camera, and VertiBeam™ lateral structured light for precise, millisecond-level obstacle reaction. This ensures real-time, adaptive responses for seamless, efficient cleaning.

A common challenge robotic vacuuming is navigating around unfolded cables and irregular furniture. Reactive AI 3.0 effectively minimises bumps and reduces the risk of entanglement with loose cables, ensuring smoother, uninterrupted cleaning.

Powerful Deep Cleaning with Certified 0% Hair Tangling

The Roborock Saros 10 sets a new standard in home cleaning with its 22,000Pa HyperForce®** suction, effectively capturing dirt and debris from all floor types, including carpets, tiles, and hardwood.

The Dual Anti-Tangle System tackles the common household cleaning issue of hair tangling. Featuring a DuoDivide® Main Brush and a liftable FlexiArm Riser Side Brush, this advanced system ensures 100% edge and corner cleaning***, 100% hair removal rate on carpets*, and 0% hair tangling****. 

The AdaptiLift™ Chassis dynamically adjusts its height by up to 10mm, allowing smooth transitions over mid-to-high pile carpets and thresholds up to 4cm*.

VibraRise® 4.0 – Advanced Mopping for Australian Homes

Roborock’s VibraRise® 4.0 technology features a denser, more absorbent mop that enhances moisture retention for superior stain removal. With dual sonic vibrating zones operating at 4,000 times per minute, up to 8N pressure, and a 26% larger vibration area*, it provides deeper and more efficient mopping.

For added convenience, the Saros 10 automatically detaches its mop in modes where mopping isn’t required, like Vacuum Only or Vacuum Carpets First, ensuring carpets stay dry. The improved edge mop function now lowers only when necessary to target hard-to-reach areas, delivering precise edge cleaning.

RockDock® Ultra 2.0 – Smarter, Faster, and More Convenient

The Roborock Saros 10 is fully compatible with the RockDock® Ultra 2.0, an advanced docking system designed to elevate the cleaning experience. Key features include:

  • 80°C Hot Water Mop Washing: Achieves a deeper cleaning while preventing stains, ensuring your floors to stay spotless for longer.
  • 60°C Dynamic Mop Washing: Effectively removes 99.99% of Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli from the mop after self-cleaning*****.
  • Adaptive, Fast Charging: Charges the 6400mAh battery in just 150 minutes, with the dock automatically adjusting power based on the remaining cleaning area for optimal power usage.

Smart Cleaning with SmartPlan® 2.0

With the AI-powered SmartPlan® 2.0, the Saros 10 can identify your floor types and room categories, customising the ideal cleaning strategy for each area based on both the environment and previous cleaning patterns. The Roborock app also offers voice activation through the “Hello, Rocky!” command and supports Amazon Alexa, Google Home, Apple Siri Shortcuts, and the Apple Watch App for seamless remote control and monitoring. The Saros 10 will receive Matter 1.4 Protocol support through an OTA update, enabling seamless integration with smart home ecosystems like Apple Home.

Pricing and Availability in Australia

The Roborock Saros 10 will be available to pre-order in Australia from 28 February 2025 at $2,999 across Roborock Australia’s official retail channels, such as Roborock’s Official Online Store and other Participating Authorised Retailers. Pre-order customers will receive a $200 gift card, redeemable at the Roborock Official Online Store.

About Roborock  

Roborock is a leading smart cleaning brand renowned for its intelligent cleaning solutions. With a steadfast dedication to becoming a global leading smart appliance player, Roborock enriches lives with its innovative line of robotic, cordless, wet/dry vacuum cleaners, and washer-dryers. Rooted in a user-centric approach, our R&D-driven solutions cater to diverse cleaning needs in over 15 million homes across 170+ countries. Headquartered in Beijing and with strategic subsidiaries in key markets, including the United States, Japan, the Netherlands, Poland, Germany, and South Korea, Roborock is dedicated to elevating its market presence worldwide. For more information, visit https://au.roborock.com/.  

*Based on internal testing carried out by the manufacturer. Actual performance may vary due to environmental factors.

**Suction power values may vary by country or region. Please refer to information from your purchase channel for accurate details.

*** Certification No. 0217010051 by TÜV Rheinland. Actual results may vary depending on usage conditions.

**** Certified by SGS. For anti-hair entanglement in different modes, the certification no. is PT/24/GEN/0453. For side brush anti-hair entanglement, the certification no. is PT/24/GEN/045Actual results may vary depending on usage conditions.

***** Based on testing carried out by TUV Rheinland. Effectively removes 99.99% of Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli from the mop after self-cleaning. Certification ID: 0000087672. Actual results may vary depending on usage conditions.

 

New Canopus SEER Platform Gives Ultimate Control over Data Powering AI Agents

Agentic-AI, real-time network observability platform with programmable sensors and curated data streams enables network teams to see every user and application experience in Ultra-HD clarity

SAN JOSE, Calif., Feb. 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Canopus Networks today announced the launch of Canopus SEER, its Agentic-AI powered real-time network observability platform. Designed for enterprises and carriers drowning in monitoring data yet starving for actionable insights, Canopus reinvents observability by providing a fundamentally new way to extract real-time intelligence efficiently from networks at scale and power agentic AI workflows for network and security operations teams. The Canopus SEER platform is built on 12 years of cutting-edge networking and AI research, eight patents, and more than 30 academic papers.

The fundamental problem today is that despite applying AI/ML, observability remains largely reactive, relying on low-fidelity, siloed data, generating endless alerts requiring manual investigations,” says Bhaskar Dutta, Chief Product Officer at Canopus Networks, during his GSMA Mobile World Live interview today in San Jose, CA.

Most network telemetry today is fragmented, noisy, and ill-suited for agentic workflows, resulting in delayed insights, blind spots, and huge costs due to data lakes and human workflows. This leads to enterprises being caught in a ‘visibility paradox’ – where they are drowning in monitoring data, yet starving for real insights.

Canopus SEER offers more than just observability; it enables network teams to be supported in their decisioning by an army of real-time AI agents acting on high-quality, real-time data that they can control,” says Himal Kumar, CTO and co-founder of Canopus Networks.

Many think that the foundation of effective AI in observability is algorithms; however, having spent the past year building AI agents, we learned that it’s the quality of data they ingest that matters the most. When you need observability at scale, you need a radically different approach and that’s what Canopus SEER offers,” says Professor Vijay Sivaraman, founder and CEO, Canopus Networks.

S.E.E.R helps operations teams Sense, Examine, Evaluate and Respond
Built on three core innovations, the Canopus SEER platform helps operators make decisions faster, cheaper and more efficiently.

  1. Sense: Canopus SEER provides high-performance cloud native eBPF sensors that extract real-time telemetry from any network traffic, even when encrypted. These programmable sensors can be embedded at strategic network points, and extract per-user, per-app visibility data – at an unprecedented speed of 100 ms and scale of up to 400 Gbps on a single node – something no traditional system can do today.
  2. Examine: Canopus’s patented algorithms contextualize billions of real-time flows to create application fingerprints and behavioral fingerprints that can feed into traditional ML or Agentic AI workflows.
  3. Evaluate: Canopus SEER AI agents built on cutting-edge frameworks like Crew, LlamaIndex and Claude, automate repetitive and tedious tasks through autonomous workflows, reducing cognitive and memory load for human operators

The era of reactive, fragmented observability is over. With deep visibility, AI can finally make more accurate and autonomous decisions for your network,” says Stephen Spellicy, Strategic Advisor, Canopus Networks. “With deployments across mobile, broadband, and enterprise networks, Canopus is proving that real-time, AI-driven network intelligence is the future.”

Canopus integrates with many platforms like AWS, DataDog, Dynatrace, Google Cloud, Snowflake, and Splunk through open standards.

Availability
The Canopus SEER Platform is immediately available on a global basis. Contact the Canopus team to learn more or for an in-depth demo at: https://canopusnetworks.com/

About Canopus Networks
Founded in 2018 as a spin-off out of research in software-defined networking (SDN) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies, Canopus Networks enables enterprises and carriers to power AI engines with fine-grained real-time intelligence on network performance, user behavior, and application experience. The company is headquartered in Sydney, Australia with an office in San Jose, California. More information: https://canopusnetworks.com/

Media Contact:
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EPILEPSY COMMUNITY CALLS FOR MORE SUPPORT FOR THE UNSUNG HEROES OF EPILEPSY

While Australian researchers are paving the way in epilepsy care, findings show the significant burden on carers and parents with children living with severe epilepsies.

SYDNEY, Feb. 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Australian findings into patients with developmental and epileptic encephalopathies (DEEs), the most severe group of epilepsies, highlight the significant burden and responsibility of the condition on parents and carers of children with DEEs.[1] DEEs are characterised by seizures and frequent epileptic activity on brainwave tracings (EEG) associated with developmental slowing or regression.[1] DEEs affect one in every 600 people, equating to 300 newly diagnosed children in Australia annually.[2]

Professor Ingrid Scheffer AO, Chair of Paediatric Neurology, University of Melbourne said, “Our research has led the way for better treatment, care and management of children and adults with the most severe epilepsies known as DEEs. World-leading researchers here in Australia are working tirelessly towards a common goal of one day – a cure. However, while the future is brighter for people living with a DEE than ever before, there is a huge disparity in support received by the carers, parents, and families, particularly of children and adults with DEEs.”

This March, Australia’s epilepsy community is coming together to Make March Purple and raise awareness and funds to support the ‘Unsung Purple Heroes’ in epilepsy, from parents, carers, and wider families of children with DEEs.

Research shows the majority of parents and carers of children with DEEs, mostly mothers, report constant anxiety, poor mental health, financial burden, and restriction on social life, as a result of the responsibility and burden of their child’s highly complex care needs.[1] Just over a half (55%) of carers say they had accessed a mental health/family support service for the parents or siblings of children living with the condition.[3]

“When a child is diagnosed with a DEE, their families experience understandable grief and need intense and ongoing support as the disease evolves. Parents and families quickly turn into fulltime carers, from learning all about their child’s condition to working with a multidisciplinary team to provide highly specialised care. This takes a significant toll on parents and carers and highlights the need for considerable ongoing support,” said Professor Scheffer AO.

Carol Ireland, CEO and Managing Director, Epilepsy Action Australia, said, “Caring for a child with a severe epilepsy is often a 24/7 responsibility. This can be isolating, leaving parents and carers with little to no time for themselves when it comes to work, relationships, and the overall management of everyday life. This year, we want to recognise and celebrate our purple unsung heroes — the Australian parents, carers, and families – who truly deserve all the support and recognition for the important role they play for their children with DEEs.”

Lachy Gillespie, aka Purple Wiggle said, “Epilepsy has been a part of my family’s life for as long as I can remember. My brother has lived with epilepsy since birth. His daughter, my niece, was diagnosed with a severe epilepsy known as Dravet syndrome as a baby.”

“Purple is a very special colour to me – as the colour of epilepsy awareness. This March, join me to help Make March Purple to raise awareness of epilepsy, recognise our unsung purple heroes, and fundraise for much-needed epilepsy services nationally to support not only individuals living with epilepsy but their parents, carers and families.”

Graeme Shears, CEO, Epilepsy Foundation, said, “People impacted by epilepsy have always shown incredible strength and resilience, despite the challenges they face. These are the qualities of heroes. Make March Purple is about shining a light on these people and bringing epilepsy out of the shadows. This year, we are determined to extend that light onto the unsung heroes who do so much to care and support people living with the condition.”

Make March Purple is an initiative that raises awareness and funds to support people living with epilepsy in Australia. Epilepsy Action Australia and the Epilepsy Foundation encourage you to be a Purple Hero and take on a Purple Challenge to show your support. All funds raised are donated to development and delivery of vital epilepsy support services, education, training, and research. To find out more about Make March Purple, please go to www.makemarchpurple.org.au.

If you need support, please contact the National Epilepsy Line – 1300 37 45 37 or the National Epilepsy Support Service – 1300 761 487.

References

1.     Scheffer, I.E., Zuberi, S., Mefford, H.C. et al. Developmental and epileptic encephalopathies. Nat Rev Dis Primers 10, 61 (2024). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41572-024-00546-6.

2.     Scheffer IE, Liao J. Deciphering the concepts behind “Epileptic encephalopathy” and “Developmental and epileptic encephalopathy”. Eur J Paediatr Neurol. 2020;24:11-4.

3.     Kelada L, Best S, Pierce K, et al. Fulfilling the needs of caregivers in delivering health services to children with developmental and epileptic encephalopathies. Eur J Paediatr Neurol. 2025. doi:10.1016/j.ejpn.2025.01.007.

Aduna and EnStream partner to unlock Canada’s telecom network APIs for global innovation

STOCKHOLM, Feb. 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Aduna, a landmark venture between some of the world’s leading telecom operators and Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC), has announced a strategic partnership with Canada’s EnStream LP, marking a comprehensive Canadian expansion of its network API ecosystem.

The collaboration will enable seamless access to telecom network APIs from Bell, Rogers, and TELUS – Canada’s three leading nationwide operators – empowering developers and enterprises worldwide to build and scale next-generation digital services with greater security and efficiency.

EnStream, a joint venture between Bell, Rogers, and TELUS, has been instrumental in positioning Canada as a global leader in network APIs. By leveraging mobile data across the country’s largest telecom providers, EnStream has facilitated secure, frictionless authentication and fraud prevention solutions for businesses, including major financial institutions.

Through this partnership, EnStream’s powerful APIs will be integrated into Aduna’s platform, accelerating global adoption of telecom-enabled security and verification services. Among these are:

  • Number Verification: A seamless, silent authentication method that enhances user experience while strengthening security
  • SIM Swap Protection:A critical fraud prevention tool that detects potential account takeovers, helping businesses mitigate identity theft and cyber threats.

With full nationwide coverage exceeding 90 percent, Canada stands as a core innovation hub within Aduna’s ecosystem. Global enterprises will now have access to a live testbed for telecom-driven authentication and fraud prevention, gaining insights that can be scaled internationally through Aduna’s standardized (CAMARA-based) global network APIs.

This expansion reinforces Aduna’s footprint across North America – covering Canada, the U.S., and Mexico – a major region for the global network API market. Additionally, telecom operators worldwide can leverage insights from Canada’s real-world implementations to enhance their own network API strategies.

Upinder Saini, President and CEO, EnStream, says: “Our collaboration with Aduna represents a major step forward in bringing telecom-powered security and identity solutions to global enterprises. By combining Aduna’s extensive reach with EnStream’s expertise in telecom data, we are enabling businesses – both in Canada and globally – to seamlessly integrate secure, real-time authentication and fraud prevention capabilities.”

Anthony Bartolo, CEO, Aduna, says: “With full nationwide coverage in one of the world’s most advanced telecom markets, our partnership with EnStream is a game-changer for developers and enterprises. Aduna is at the forefront of the next wave of network innovation, delivering open, programmable, and standardized network APIs to drive global technology transformation.”

This partnership cements Canada’s role as a springboard for global network API success, offering enterprises unparalleled access to real-time, telecom-powered intelligence to drive security, innovation, and seamless digital experiences worldwide.

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Media Contact:
Email: MediaRelations@adunaglobal.com
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About Aduna

Aduna is a landmark venture between some of the world’s leading telecom operators and Ericsson, dedicated to enabling developers worldwide to accelerate innovation by leveraging networks to their full potential via common network Application Programming Interfaces (APIs). Its venture partners include: América Móvil, AT&T, Bharti Airtel, Deutsche Telekom, KDDI, Orange, Reliance Jio, Singtel, Telefonica, Telstra, T-Mobile, Verizon and Vodafone. Aduna’s developer platform partners are Google Cloud, Infobip, Sinch and Vonage. By combining network APIs from multiple operators globally under a unified platform based on the CAMARA open-source project, driven by the GSMA and the Linux Foundation, Aduna provides a standardized platform to foster collaboration, enhance user experiences, and drive industry growth. To find out more about Aduna, visit adunaglobal.com.

ABOUT ENSTREAM

EnStream LP is a joint venture of Canada’s top mobile telecom companies-Bell Mobility, Rogers Communications, and TELUS Communications. Leveraging real-time mobile intelligence, EnStream provides cutting-edge identity verification and authentication services for a wide range of applications.

We are a trusted partner for leading financial institutions, technology firms, and public sector organizations, delivering services that support 90%+ of mobile users nationwide. Our solutions power major banks, cryptocurrency platforms, government agencies, insurance providers, gaming, healthcare, and more. By utilizing real-world, verified identities and network intelligence from trusted mobile devices and carriers, we continue to enhance online security, fraud prevention, and seamless user experiences for both consumers and businesses. To find out more about EnStream, visit www.enstream.com

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Hard Rock International and Shakira Announce Year-Long Women Empowerment Initiative This International Women’s Day

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HOLLYWOOD, Fla., Feb. 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — In celebration of Hard Rock International’s annual “International Women’s Month” and International Women’s Day on Saturday, March 8, Hard Rock and global superstar & humanitarian, Shakira, announce a year-long partnership that aims to empower women around the world to tell their stories, be their authentic selves and unite through the power of music. The company is hosting 1,000 women-led performances and raising funds through Hard Rock Heals Foundation® throughout International Women’s Month. A portion of proceeds will benefit Pies Descalzos Foundation—Shakira’s non-profit enhancing the education and social development of girls in Colombia’s vulnerable communities—and local women’s organizations. The Hard Rock Heals Foundation is proud to donate $250,000 to Pies Descalzos Foundation.

Hard Rock International and Shakira announce a year-long partnership that aims to empower women around the world to tell their stories, be their authentic selves and unite through the power of music
Hard Rock International and Shakira announce a year-long partnership that aims to empower women around the world to tell their stories, be their authentic selves and unite through the power of music

“I’m excited to partner with Hard Rock, an organization with an incredible history of uplifting women through the power of music, to empower my sisters this International Women’s Day and beyond,” said Shakira. “Together we can use our voices to break barriers and make the world a more inclusive space where every woman feels confident being themselves.”

Shakira has collaborated with Hard Rock Cafes to serve her favorite dishes on menus worldwide for a limited time including a delicious “Hips Don’t Lie” cocktail made with tequila, elderflower liqueur, muddled strawberries and cucumbers, Chicken Fattoush Salad in homage to Shakira’s Lebanese heritage, Hamburguesa Colombiana and Dulce De Leche Hot Fudge Brownie. She’s also the model for Hard Rock’s official International Women’s Month t-shirt, hoodie and pin available at Rock Shops and shop.hardrock.com.  

“From concerts to her Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran album release party and being part of the Unity™ by Hard Rock loyalty program commercial, Hard Rock and Shakira’s shared values of honoring women through music has connected us over the course of her groundbreaking career,” said Elena Alvarez, Senior Vice President of Marketing and Brand Partnerships at Seminole Gaming and Hard Rock International. “This year, we encourage women to raise their voices, share their stories and lift each other up.”

Through Hard Rock Hotels exclusive Sound of Your Stay® program, guests can stream all-women Spotify playlists to set the scene for their explorations or relaxation and check out vinyl records from 10 iconic female artists to play in their rooms.

For all Hard Rock’s International Women’s Month activations, visit www.hardrock.com/women

 

STAK Inc. Announces Closing of Initial Public Offering

CHANGZHOU, China, Feb. 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — STAK Inc. (the “Company”) (Nasdaq: STAK), a fast-growing company specializing in the research, development, manufacturing, and sale of oilfield-specialized production and maintenance equipment, today announced the closing of its initial public offering (the “Offering”) of 1,250,000 ordinary shares at a public offering price of US$4.00 per ordinary share. The ordinary shares began trading on the Nasdaq Capital Market on February 26, 2025, under the ticker symbol “STAK.”

The Company received aggregate gross proceeds of US$5 million from the Offering, before deducting underwriting discounts and other related expenses. In addition, the Company has granted the underwriters a 45-day option to purchase up to an additional 187,500 ordinary shares, representing 15% of the ordinary shares sold in the Offering, at the public offering price less underwriting discounts.

The Offering was conducted on a firm commitment basis. Kingswood Capital Partners, LLC  acted as the representative of the underwriters.

A registration statement on Form F-1 relating to the Offering was filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) (File Number: 333-283258), as amended, and was declared effective by the SEC on February 25, 2025. The Offering was made only by means of a prospectus forming a part of the registration statement. Copies of the prospectus relating to the Offering may be obtained from Kingswood Capital Partners, LLC at 7280 W Palmetto Park Rd., Suite 301, Boca Raton, FL 33433, or via email at bherman@kingswoodus.com, or telephone at (561) 961-0505. In addition, copies of the prospectus relating to the Offering may be obtained via the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov.

This press release does not constitute an offer to sell, or the solicitation of an offer to buy any of the Company’s securities, nor shall such securities be offered or sold in the United States absent registration or an applicable exemption from registration, nor shall there be any offer, solicitation or sale of any of the Company’s securities in any state or jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of such state or jurisdiction.

About STAK Inc.

STAK Inc. is a fast-growing company specializing in the research, development, manufacturing, and sale of oilfield-specific production and maintenance equipment. The Company designs and manufactures oilfield-specialized production and maintenance equipment, then collaborates with qualified specialized vehicle manufacturing companies to integrate the equipment onto vehicle chassis, producing specialized oilfield vehicles for sale. Additionally, the Company sells oilfield-specialized equipment components, related products, and provides automation solutions. Its vision is to help oilfield services companies reduce costs and increase efficiency by providing the cutting-edge integrated oilfield equipment and automation solutions service. Its mission is to become a powerful provider for the niche markets of specialized oilfield vehicles and equipment in China. For more information, please visit the Company’s website at https://www.stakindustry.com/ir/.

Forward-Looking Statements

Certain statements in this announcement are forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties and are based on the Company’s current expectations and projections about future events that the Company believes may affect its financial condition, results of operations, business strategy and financial needs. Investors can find many (but not all) of these statements by the use of words such as “may,” “will,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “aim,” “estimate,” “potential,” “intend,” “plan,” “believe,” “likely to” or other similar expressions in this prospectus. The Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise publicly any forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent occurring events or circumstances, or changes in its expectations, except as may be required by law. Although the Company believes that the expectations expressed in these forward-looking statements are reasonable, it cannot assure you that such expectations will turn out to be correct, and the Company cautions investors that actual results may differ materially from the anticipated results and encourages investors to review other factors that may affect its future results in the Company’s registration statement and other filings with the SEC.

For more information, please contact:

STAK Inc.
Investor Relations Department
Email: ir@stakindustry.com

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AT&T, T-Mobile and Verizon come together to bring first standardized 5G Network APIs to the U.S. leveraging Aduna

  • Aduna will introduce Number Verification and SIM Swap APIs for launch in the United States, transforming security, fraud detection, and user experiences for developers and enterprises.

STOCKHOLM, Feb. 27, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Aduna, a landmark venture among some of the world’s leading telecom operators and Ericsson, today announced venture partners AT&T, T-Mobile and Verizon are set to deliver the first advanced network Application Programming Interfaces (API) for Number Verification and SIM Swap in the United States.

This collaboration marks a significant milestone for the mobile ecosystem, uniting industry leaders to empower enterprises and developers with carrier-grade, standardized network API capabilities to build advanced applications and value-added services for enterprises.

For the first time, three of America’s leading telecom operators are working together to support standardized, open network APIs including by driving interoperability, fostering industry-wide innovation and reshaping the global digital landscape.

This provides an unprecedented opportunity for developers and enterprises in the U.S., offering a trusted, carrier-grade solution for secure authentication, reducing fraud risks and reliance on costly, fragmented verification methods.

By unifying network capabilities across major U.S. telecom providers, this initiative will unlock new opportunities for innovation in financial services, e-commerce, digital identity and more.

Number Verification API, set to become available from Aduna nationwide in 2025, will redefine user authentication by securely verifying mobile numbers through operator networks, leveraging data from smartphones’ network connections. By mitigating risks such as fraudulent SMS activities and streamlining verification processes, this API will enhance security and improve customer experience.

In addition, the SIM Swap network API, also set to become available from Aduna nationwide in 2025, will add a critical layer of protection against unauthorized SIM swaps, a common tactic for account takeover fraud. Together, these advanced APIs can strengthen security measures and set new standards for customer trust and safety.

“Aduna is thrilled to be able to provide developers with access to aggregated CAMARA network APIs from AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon- the three major operators in the US-through our developer platform providers,” said Anthony Bartolo, CEO of Aduna. “This pivotal moment for the mobile ecosystem demonstrates not only the importance of collaboration, but also the reality of global coverage capabilities. Our strategy of redefining connectivity is unlocking faster, carrier-backed authentication at scale.”

“Operating in the modern era requires robust security and also widespread connectivity,” said Yigal Elbaz, Sr. VP, Technology and Network CTO, AT&T. “This collaboration makes our network, along with all participating networks, into a platform that offers advanced capabilities, adding significant value for customers across the developer ecosystem. We believe in the power of connectivity and look forward to witnessing the innovations this collaboration will enable.”

“At T-Mobile, we’ve long recognized the need for seamless, secure authentication – it’s why we’ve already integrated network-based authentication into our own services, like T-Life, to better protect our customers and improve their experience,” says Dan Thygesen, SVP T-Mobile Product, Partnerships & Growth and Head of Wholesale & Innovation. “Network APIs such as Number Verification can unlock new features and capabilities that benefit the user experience and protect sensitive data. We are looking forward to giving our partners and application developers the ability to implement the future of passwordless, device-based authentication and protect their information and assets.”

“Verizon’s advanced 5G network is the backbone of innovation, connecting enterprises, developers and consumers with cutting-edge solutions that drive growth and transformation. By leveraging these network APIs, we are unlocking new opportunities for businesses to enhance application capabilities, improve customer experiences and maximize the value of real-time connectivity. This is the future of enterprise innovation,” said Srini Kalapala, Senior Vice President of Technology and Product Development at Verizon.

Launched in September 2024 with AT&T, T-Mobile and Verizon among its partners, Aduna is combining and selling network APIs from multiple operators globally under a unified platform based on the CAMARA open-source project, driven by the GSMA and the Linux Foundation. Network APIs are at the center of a new era of opportunity for the telecom industry and easily accessible advanced network capabilities are empowering developers to create new use cases across multiple sectors.

The launch of network APIs strengthens U.S. leadership in the global API economy, setting the foundation for broader adoption worldwide. Aduna aims to catalyze innovation not only in the U.S. but also across global markets by unifying telecom capabilities and enabling developers to quickly and easily build applications that work seamlessly on any network, anywhere.

“With the launch of the Number Verification and SIM Swap APIs in 2025, Aduna is enabling a new era of connectivity-driven innovation,” Bartolo continued. “By making advanced network capabilities more accessible, Aduna empowers developers and businesses to build smarter, more secure, and more efficient digital services. Together with AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon, we’re setting the stage for global interoperability and driving industry-wide transformation.”

To find out more about network APIs and Aduna, visit adunaglobal.com.

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VIVOTEK Enhances Student Safety with AI Security at KA Beveren Sports School in Belgium

TAIPEI, Feb. 27, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Background

KA Beveren is a sports school located in Belgium, known for providing sports education and nurturing many student-athletes. Recently KA Beveren underwent a significant upgrade to its security infrastructure, aiming to improve the safety of students, staff, and facilities. VIVOTEK, the global leading security solution provider, played a pivotal role in the project. In collaboration with distributor Optima Networks and integrator Educorner bvba, VIVOTEK’s advanced AI solutions, helped KA Beveren achieve a state-of-the-art security system, offering superior monitoring and AI-driven analytics.

VIVOTEK’s advanced AI security solutions helped the renowned sports school KA Beveren in Belgium ensure robust monitoring of critical areas, detect security threats in real time, and create a secure and supportive learning environment for both students and staff.
VIVOTEK’s advanced AI security solutions helped the renowned sports school KA Beveren in Belgium ensure robust monitoring of critical areas, detect security threats in real time, and create a secure and supportive learning environment for both students and staff.

Challenges

KA Beveren faced the challenge of achieving comprehensive coverage across both indoor and outdoor spaces, eliminating blind spots and ensuring continuous security. The security solution was designed to deter vandalism and unauthorized access, creating a safer environment for both students and staff. Additionally, it plays a crucial role in monitoring and reducing incidents of bullying and physical altercations, aiding in the identification of individuals involved in such events.

The solution was required to detect security threats in real time, providing actionable insights to administrators and security personnel. Due to the school’s large size and dynamic environment, the solution had to offer both wide-ranging and detailed security coverage.

Solutions

VIVOTEK partnered with Educorner bvba to implement a customized solution centered around advanced camera which included Fixed Dome, Fisheye, Multi-Sensor Panoramic cameras, and integration with Network Optix VMS.

  • Placed Fixed Dome cameras in key locations such as entry points, hallways, and high-traffic areas, these cameras ensure robust monitoring of critical areas. Their design is built to withstand the harsh environmental conditions typical of sports facilities. With VIVOTEK’s AI analytics, these cameras can distinguish between humans and vehicles, effectively reducing false alarms and improving reliability.
  • Fisheye Cameras were strategically mounted at the corners of buildings, maximizing coverage while minimizing the number of cameras required. Their wide-angle design allows the school to reduce installation complexity and cost. These fisheye cameras, in combination with Network Optix’s dewarping technology, provide multiple views from a single device, offering comprehensive coverage of large areas. This innovative setup replaces the need for multiple Fixed Dome cameras or even PTZ cameras, enhancing efficiency while maintaining high-quality coverage.
  • Multi-Sensor Panoramic Cameras offers a 180-degree view, and ideal for monitoring expansive outdoor areas such as sports fields and parking lots. With their multi-sensor design, the cameras deliver a seamless panoramic image, ensuring every corner is covered. Built-in AI analytics enable real-time detection of unusual activities, further enhancing the system’s effectiveness.
  • To maximize the utility of VIVOTEK’s surveillance system, the project incorporated the Network Optix video management system (VMS). The VMS’s intuitive interface, paired with the Deep Search Plugin, enhances the security team’s ability to quickly locate specific individuals or incidents across the network. The AI-driven search tool filters video based on attributes such as gender, age group (adult/kid), or even body parts, allowing for more efficient and accurate investigations.

Benefits

VIVOTEK’s AI solution has significantly enhanced the security of KA Beveren Sports School, offering several key benefits:

  • Enhanced Safety: The advanced AI analytics integrated into VIVOTEK cameras provide real-time threat detection, allowing security personnel to swiftly address potential security incidents.
  • Comprehensive Coverage: With a strategic mix of Fixed Dome, Fisheye and Multi-Sensor Panoramic cameras, the school enjoys full coverage, ensuring that no area is left unmonitored.
  • Efficient Monitoring: The Network Optix VMS, enriched with the Deep Search Plugin, simplifies the monitoring process, enabling the security team to respond rapidly with accurate and specific information.
  • Future-Proofing: The scalability of the system ensures that KA Beveren’s security infrastructure can evolve with future needs and challenges, providing a long-term solution that grows with the institution.

Results and Customer Feedback

” As TAC at KA Beveren Sports School, my focus is on ensuring a secure and supportive learning environment for both students and staff. With VIVOTEK’s surveillance system now in place, we’ve significantly raised the level of safety on campus. The system is reliable and easy for our team to manage, which lets us focus on what we do best: providing quality education. Working with Educorner bvba on this project was smooth from start to finish, and we now have full confidence that our school is well-protected.” – Pascal Verleyen, Technisch Adviseur-Coördinator, KA Beveren Sports School.

The successful implementation of VIVOTEK’s solution at KA Beveren highlights the importance of integrating advanced technology with intelligent video management systems. By choosing VIVOTEK, the school has secured a future-ready solution that not only enhances security but also offers peace of mind to students, parents, and staff alike. This project exemplifies how VIVOTEK’s state-of-the-art cameras and the powerful Network Optix VMS come together to create a comprehensive, scalable, and intelligent security system.