SINGAPORE, March 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Hardware cybersecurity specialist, X-PHY Inc, today announced a strategic channel partnership with RoBridgeAI, a deep-tech venture backed by the Rajalakshmi Group. Under the agreement, RoBridgeAI is appointed as an authorised channel partner for X-PHY’s AI-embedded cybersecurity suite of products and solutions across India.

The partnership reinforces X-PHY’s commitment to expanding its global footprint and delivering next-generation cybersecurity solutions that advocate for a defense-in-depth approach to cybersecurity – starting from the physical infrastructure. The approach enables autonomous threat detection, prevention, and response – an increasingly critical capability as organisations face sophisticated attacks, AI-powered threats, and stringent data protection requirements.

Backed by the Rajalakshmi Group, RoBridgeAI brings to the partnership access to advanced R&D infrastructure and an established customer base across manufacturing, technology, and infrastructure sectors in India.

“We are proud to welcome RoBridgeAI into our X-PHY partner ecosystem,” said Ms Camellia Chan, Co-Founder and CEO of X-PHY Inc., “The group’s proven technical expertise, strong industry reach, and shared vision for transforming digital security make them an ideal partner in scaling our presence in India – a market that is rapidly advancing in AI adoption and data security demands.”

“As India’s digital economy scales, cybersecurity can no longer be treated as an afterthought, rather it must be foundational,” said Mr Surya Prakash, Country Manager of RoBridgeAI. “This partnership with X-PHY aligns strongly with our vision of delivering security by design. By bringing AI-embedded, hardware-level protection to Indian enterprises and public sector organisations, we are enabling a proactive, resilient security posture that safeguards critical systems and data from the ground up.”

India represents a significant growth opportunity for advanced cybersecurity solutions, with the country’s cybersecurity market projected to reach USD 6.56 billion in 2026, growing at an annual rate of 18%.

Through this partnership, RoBridgeAI will bring the full range of X-PHY cybersecurity solutions to the Indian market. These include the X-PHY Cybersecure Solid State Drive (SSD), an AI-embedded SSD that provides autonomous threat detection and response, secure laptops designed to protect endpoints from the hardware level, the X-PHY Deepfake Detector, and enterprise-grade solutions built to defend mission-critical data infrastructure.

For enterprise customers, X-PHY’s solutions are managed centrally through the X-PHY Management Console, a unified overseer that enables real-time monitoring and control, delivering an integrated ecosystem anchored on immutable, physical-layer cybersecurity.

About X-PHY Inc

X-PHY Inc is a pioneering cybersecurity company dedicated to hardware-based cybersecurity solutions that protect data at its core. Built on the principle of Security by Design, X-PHY embeds protection directly at the physical layer for proactive, autonomous, and real-time defense against evolving cyber threats. Headquartered in California, USA, X-PHY Inc was established in 2021 and has since developed a growing portfolio of over 50 patents, reinforcing its commitment to innovative AI-embedded security at the hardware level. The company’s patented solutions safeguard endpoints, servers, and data centers, ensuring zero-trust resilience across industries.

X-PHY Inc is part of the Flexxon Group, a leader in hardware engineering and memory solutions, leveraging its legacy of innovation and expertise in secure storage to build cutting-edge cybersecurity technologies for the digital world.

For more information, please visit:
X-PHY: x-phy.com
Flexxon: flexxon.com 

About RoBridgeAI

Founded in 2025 and headquartered in Chennai, RoBridgeAI is a deep-tech innovation company powered by Rajalakshmi Group. With expertise in AI, IoT, robotics, and Industry 4.0, RoBridgeAI transforms research into scalable solutions across sectors such as manufacturing, aerospace, and electric mobility.

For more information, please visit: robridgelabs.com 

HONG KONG, March 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Lingnan University is proud to announce that Prof Leng Mingming, Dean of the Faculty of Business and Chair Professor of Operations and Risk Management, has been named the recipient of the Beta Gamma Sigma (BGS)’s 2026 Dean of the Year Award. Prof Leng was the sole winner selected from over 640 universities across 39 countries and regions. The award is presented annually to one outstanding dean who has demonstrated exceptional leadership in business education and consistent support for students. Prof Leng will attend the award ceremony in Seattle this April.

Prof S. Joe Qin, President and Wai Kee Kau Chair Professor of Data Science at Lingnan University, extended his sincere congratulations to Prof Leng, saying “Under Prof Leng’s leadership, the Faculty of Business has continuously strengthened its academic capabilities. According to the latest 2025 UTD24 journal rankings of Chinese scholars, the Faculty is 24th among institutions in the Greater China region, demonstrating the Faculty’s recognised research strength and international impact. Prof Leng’s recognition as 2026 Dean of the Year not only acknowledges his personal leadership and contributions, but also highlights the Faculty’s influential role in the international business education community.”

Prof Leng Mingming responded “I am deeply honoured to receive this recognition. Since joining Lingnan University in 2005, I have served as department head and founding director of multiple master’s and doctoral programmes, promoting curriculum innovation, interdisciplinary research, and holistic student development. My research focuses on cooperative game theory and supply chain management, combining theoretical insights with practical applications for industry, and is published in leading international journals. This award recognises not only my own work but also that of the whole Faculty of Business team in fostering academic excellence and giving students a global perspective, innovative capabilities, and leadership qualities, so they may contribute to society.”

The BGS Dean of the Year Award is open to deans nominated by BGS chapters worldwide. Criteria include encouraging and recognising the academic achievements of business and management students, developing BGS members as student and professional leaders, supporting ongoing leadership and excellence, and connecting students and alumni to professional opportunities.

Founded in 1913, Beta Gamma Sigma is the international honour society for AACSB-accredited business programmes, and has inducted over 970,000 members throughout the world who hold leadership roles or have founded influential organisations.

For more information, please visit: Beta Gamma Sigma

• Legacy payment authorisation systems can limit acquirers’ ability to support emerging payment methods and new forms of commerce
• Visa Intelligent Authorization enables modern payment processing across major card networks through a single API, helping eliminate the need for costly infrastructure rebuilds

SINGAPORE, March 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Visa (NYSE: V) today announced the launch of Visa Intelligent Authorization, a new capability on the Visa Acceptance Platform that enables acquirers (banks and other financial institutions that process payments for merchants) to modernise their payment processing through a single API connection, helping eliminate the need for expensive, time‑consuming infrastructure rebuilds.

Authorisation is core to how digital payments work: acquirers send real‑time authorisation requests through card networks to consumer banks, which approve or decline within seconds. Yet legacy systems can struggle with today’s volumes and data complexity – resulting in false declines, higher costs and limiting innovation.

Visa Intelligent Authorization helps address these challenges by providing a modern authorisation capability that can process transactions across major card networks through a single integration. The solution delivers 99.999% uptime^[1] and achieves an average approval rate of 96.3% globally, both industry‑leading benchmarks. It can be used as an acquirer’s main processor or as a complement to extend their capabilities.

The product’s machine‑learning engine analyses transaction data in real time to help optimise routing decisions based on network rules, industry programmes and regional regulations. It also provides instant risk alerts and a centralised portal, complete with an analytics dashboard, to streamline oversight, settlement and regulatory compliance.

Prerequisite for innovation

As digital payments evolve, modern processing infrastructure is becoming a prerequisite for innovation. Digital wallets, stablecoins and new forms of commerce (such as agentic commerce) are increasing both the volume and complexity of transactions flowing through authorisation systems.

Recent Visa‑commissioned YouGov research underscores why this shift is accelerating. Across Asia Pacific, 74% of consumers already use AI‑powered tools as part of their shopping journey, increasing the speed, frequency and data intensity of payment interactions. As AI‑enabled commerce, digital wallets and new payment flows become more embedded in everyday transactions, authorisation systems are required to process richer data sets in real time, at greater scale and with higher reliability. This rising complexity is exposing the limitations of legacy authorisation infrastructure and reinforcing the need for modern, always‑on processing capabilities.

“We’re entering a new era of commerce, where AI agents can act on behalf of consumers, stablecoins are reshaping settlement, and digital wallets are becoming the primary interface for payments. The opportunity is significant. But much of today’s infrastructure was built for a different generation of transactions,” says Axel Boye‑Moller, Head of Value‑Added Services, Asia Pacific at Visa.

“Visa Intelligent Authorization is designed for this shift, delivering smarter decisioning across networks through a single integration. It is built for what’s happening now, and what’s coming next.”

Availability

Visa Intelligent Authorization is available to eligible acquirers as part of the Visa Acceptance Platform, providing a scalable foundation for modern payment processing as the industry continues to evolve.

To learn more, visit Visa.com.

About Visa

Visa (NYSE: V) is a world leader in digital payments, helping consumers, businesses, financial institutions and governments make payments in more than 200 countries and territories. Our mission is to connect the world through the most innovative, convenient, reliable and secure payments network, so everyone can thrive. We believe that including everyone in the economy helps everyone succeed, and that easy access to payments is key to the future of moving money. Learn more at Visa.com.

SYDNEY, March 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — BLUETTI, a technology pioneer in clean energy, has announced the Australian launch of its new Elite 400 wheeled power station, available from March 9, 2026. Combining nearly 4kWh of high capacity with suitcase-like mobility, the Elite 400 rolls around to support home backup, outdoor activities, small businesses, and off-grid operations.

BLUETTI Launches Elite 400 Rolling Power Station in Australia

Roll-in Power for All Scenarios

Despite its large capacity, the Elite 400 is designed for easy transport. A pull rod, durable wheels, and integrated handles allow one person to move the unit between locations, from living room to vehicle to worksite.

Built for versatility, the Elite 400 provides 2,600W of continuous AC output, with up to 3,900W lifting power to handle high-startup appliances, including fridges, freezers, induction cooktops, and power tools. Its pure sine wave output through seven versatile ports offers stable, clean power delivery for DJ setups, market stalls, and outdoor events.

Long-Lasting Operation, Least Downtime

On a full charge, the Elite 400 can operate a 50W portable fridge for over 131 hours, a 1,000W ice maker for approximately 3.2 hours, or a 120W speaker for about 25 hours, supporting extended use without refuels, emissions, or noise.

When it’s depleted, the AC+solar combined input of 3,300W gets it back to 80% recharge in one hour under optimal conditions. This fast turnaround ensures non-stop operation for rural farms, remote properties, and off-grid sheds seeking clean and cost-effective energy solutions.

Fast UPS Backup with Smart Control

As an interrupted power supply, Elite 400 switches to battery power within 15ms, keeping security cameras, POS machines, and work-from-home gear intact during sudden outages. Its 3W ultra-low self-consumption guarantees long standby periods.

Smart monitoring and control are available through the BLUETTI app via Bluetooth and Wi-Fi. Users can track real-time power usage, schedule charging, and automate power routines for day-to-day convenience.

The BLUETTI Elite 400 will retail at AUD $2,999 on the official BLUETTI Australia website from March 9, 2026.

About BLUETTI

Founded in 2009, BLUETTI is a technology pioneer in clean energy, specializing in innovative portable power stations and home power backup for power outages. With in-house R&D and manufacturing, and a growing patent portfolio, BLUETTI continually raises the standard for performance, safety, and sustainability in the industry, empowering over 4 million users across 110+ countries.

HONG KONG, March 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Apple’s latest budget-friendly smartphone, the iPhone 17e, makes its debut featuring significant storage upgrades and the same trusted durability. Retailing at a starting price of $599, the device now offers 256GB of base storage—double the capacity of last year’s iPhone 16e.

The iPhone 17e features a significant upgrade in both the material and craftsmanship of its cover glass. The front cover glass is manufactured by BIEL Crystal and is made of Ceramic Shield 2. Reinforced with BIEL Crystal’s super-hard coating technology, Ceramic Shield 2 delivers three times better scratch resistance compared to the Ceramic Shield 1 used in the iPhone 16e.

It is worth noting that Apple has once again selected BIEL Crystal as the exclusive supplier of cover glass for the iPhone 17e. BIEL Crystal was also the exclusive supplier of cover glass for the iPhone 16e launched early in 2025.

About BIEL Crystal
As a global leader in exterior structure and module solutions for smart devices, BIEL Crystal serves a wide range of industries. Its advanced components are essential to consumer electronics, smart wearables, AR/VR glasses, and next-generation automotive applications. This trust is reflected in its long-standing partnerships with industry pioneers such as Apple, Samsung, Meta, and Tesla.

With more than 30 years of technological innovation and excellent management, BIEL Crystal has become a large technology innovation group with 9 advanced production bases worldwide, with a total investment of over HK$42 billion, covering a total area of about 4.3 million square meters, employing more than 100,000 people and with an annual production capacity of 2.2 billion pieces.

MEDAN, IndonesiaMarch 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — In commemoration of National Women’s Day, Musim Mas reaffirms its commitment to building a more inclusive palm oil industry through women’s empowerment and gender equality. Musim Mas believes that women play a vital role in driving sustainability and progress in the industry. As such, gender equality is not only a moral responsibility, but also an important part of the company’s long-term business strategy.

This commitment is reflected through initiatives such as the Gender Committee and women’s empowerment programmes, and is further reinforced in in the Musim Mas Sustainability Roadmap 2026–2030, where Gender Equity and Women Empowerment has been identified as a priority strategy. By strengthening Gender Committees at the operational level and implementing the Women Smallholders Program (WSP) at the community level, Musim Mas continues to promote women’s participation and contributions across the palm oil supply chain.

Speaking during a webinar titled “Strengthening Business Resilience through Sustainability,” Vivi Anita, General Manager of Sustainability at Musim Mas, shared:

“Through our Women’s Empowerment programmes, we are not only conducting responsible business, but also investing in human capital to strengthen the company’s operational resilience while supporting women’s sovereignty and independence. This represents an important step toward improving overall community welfare.”

Gender Committee: Tangible Support for Women in the Workplace

Established in 2008, the Gender Committee plays an important role in creating a safe, dignified, and inclusive working environment for employees—especially women—across the company’s operational units. At the operational level, the committee supports the protection of women workers while encouraging their participation and strategic contributions.

Musim Mas also collaborates with DIWA (Dignity in Work for All), a global non-profit organisation focused on promoting workers’ rights and dignity. Through activities such as assessments, focus group discussions with workers, and training for Gender Committee members as well as plantation and mill workers, the programme supports improvements not only in company systems but also in workplace culture and mindsets.

The initiative provides a safe space for women workers to share their experiences and aspirations, while strengthening mechanisms to address sensitive issues such as discrimination, gender-based violence, and sexual harassment through a survivor-centred approach. It also aims to improve understanding of gender equality, women’s leadership, and the role of men as active allies in advancing gender equality and social change.

For Musim Mas, women’s empowerment is an integral part of its sustainability strategy. Through the Gender Committee, the company promotes equal access and opportunities for women across roles and leadership levels, while encouraging dialogue on gender equality that includes the active participation of men.

Women Smallholders Program: Strengthening Women in Plantation Communities

Beyond its operations, Musim Mas also promotes women’s empowerment at the community level through the Women Smallholders Program (WSP). The programme supports women smallholders and the wives of smallholders by strengthening their social and economic capacities so they can contribute more actively to their families, plantation businesses, and communities.

WSP addresses challenges faced by women in plantation communities through training on Family Nutrition and Health, Financial Literacy, and Business Opportunities Development. In 2023, the programme’s first phase was implemented in three regencies in Riau in collaboration with academics from the University of North Sumatra and national financial institutions.

Early results show tangible impact. More than 500 women participated in Family Nutrition and Health training, with changes in health practices monitored. 574 women joined Financial Literacy training to strengthen household economic resilience. Three women-led business groups were formed and received training and mentoring to develop essential goods retail businesses.

Today, these groups manage businesses supplying essential goods to local communities and nearby shops, achieving average assets of approximately IDR 80 million per group.

Prof. Ir. Diana Chalil, M.Si., Ph.D., an Agribusiness lecturer at the University of North Sumatra who has been involved in supporting the WSP programme, views the initiative as a strategic step.

“Independent smallholder plantations are generally managed as family enterprises, where women play an important role both as workers and as managers of household finances. Therefore, efforts to improve the performance and sustainability of smallholder oil palm plantations must actively involve and empower women.”

Moving Forward

Musim Mas will continue strengthening the capacity of its Gender Committees, integrating lessons learned into the company’s management systems, and expanding the Women Smallholders Program to additional regions. Through a collaborative and sustainable approach, Musim Mas is committed to ensuring that women are not only protected but also given opportunities to grow, have their voices heard, and be recognised as agents of change in building an inclusive and sustainable palm oil industry.

Contact:
Reza Rinaldi Mardja
Corporate Communications, Musim Mas Group
E. media@musimmas.com