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SUNRATE Announces New Alliance with International Travel Technology Provider Juniper Travel Technology

LONDON, Jan. 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — SUNRATE, the global payment and treasury management platform, today announced a new alliance with international travel-technology provider Juniper Travel Technology, underscoring both companies’ commitment to empowering the future of global travel commerce.

As part of this joint effort, Juniper will integrate SUNRATE’s cross-border payment and commercial card issuing capabilities into its travel-technology ecosystem. This will enable travel companies — such as tour operators, OTAs, wholesalers, DMCs, bed banks, and accommodation suppliers — to:

  • Issue and settle cards in more than 15 currencies
  • Set smart spending limits to ensure full control and prevent overspending
  • Mitigate fraud with customisable security settings to prevent unauthorised transactions
  • Generate real-time transaction statements, catering to varying reconciliation needs
  • Optimise FX costs and mitigate exchange-rate risks
  • Collect business payments in more than 30 currencies

“Travel companies operate in one of the most globally interconnected industries, where payments and FX can become a bottleneck,” said Paul Batchelor, Head of Business Development, Europe at SUNRATE. “By partnering with Juniper, we are bringing together world-class travel technology and next-generation cross-border payment infrastructure to help travel businesses scale seamlessly worldwide.”

Toni Reina, Partnerships Director at Juniper added: “We are pleased to partner with SUNRATE to offer our clients a more efficient, transparent and global way to manage supplier payments. Integrating SUNRATE’s capabilities into our platform enhances the value we provide and strengthens our commitment to digital innovation.”

This new cooperation is expected to be rolled out to customers progressively, with further product expansions planned throughout 2026 and beyond. As the travel ecosystem grows increasingly digital and interconnected, the collaboration is set to position both SUNRATE and Juniper to deliver end-to-end solutions that will streamline global bookings, supplier management and cross-border financial operations.

About SUNRATE

SUNRATE is a global payment and treasury management platform for businesses worldwide. Founded in 2016, SUNRATE has been recognised as a leading solution provider and has enabled companies to operate and scale both locally and globally in 190+ countries and regions with its cutting-edge proprietary platform, extensive global network, and robust APIs.

With its global business headquarters in Singapore and offices in Hong Kong, Jakarta, London, and Shanghai, SUNRATE partners with the top global financial institutions, such as Citibank, Standard Chartered, Barclays, J.P. Morgan. SUNRATE is also the principal member of Mastercard, Visa, and UPI. To learn more about SUNRATE, visit https://www.sunrate.com/.

About Juniper Travel Technology

Juniper Travel Technology is the leading global travel technology company offering the best online solutions to tour operators, wholesalers, destination management companies (DMCs), online travel agencies (OTAs), bed banks, airlines, and shipping companies, among others.

With more than 20 years of experience in the sector, Juniper Travel Technology has more than 550 clients who already trust its technology. In addition, it has the most extensive connectivity portfolio on the market, consisting of more than 1,500 XML integrations with external providers.

Its team of more than 400 professionals is highly specialized and committed to providing the highest quality service to its clients and suppliers. As a result, it has experienced significant growth in the market in recent years.

In recent years, they have expanded our business by acquiring leading travel tech companies to drive innovation in the evolving tourism industry: Dome Consulting, IST Cruise Tech, Lleego, RezMagic and Vervotech.

Follow Juniper Travel Technology:
Website: https://ejuniper.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/juniper 
Youtube: @Ejuniper_en

Thundercomm Brings On-Device AI Agents to Physical World From Smart Home to Action Cameras, to Robotics Based on AIOS platform

LAS VEGAS, Jan. 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Looking for a smart life solution, with just verbal communication via a 24/7 personal assistant that actually understands your need even that requires multi-step, even and cross-domain actions? In need for a personalized recipes solution based on what’s actually in the fridge and your dietary preferences? Seeking an ultra-light action camera solution with only 50g’s weight? Exploring a full-stack solution that brings your smart hardware, even robotics product innovation from idea to actual product quickly while all you have to do is focusing on what you’re best at? These are some of the top enablement the tech company Thundercomm brought on at CES 2026 around on-device AI going into physical world powered by AIOS (AI-native OS) from ThunderSoft.

Thundercomm, the joint venture between ThunderSoft and Qualcomm showed up with a clear message: the future of smart devices isn’t just about slapping a big language model or software on top of system or device. It’s about building the edge AI software and hardware solution from the ground up operation system level that already has a full AI capability integration. And Thundercomm made its statement: it brought up a surprisingly broad lineup of new AI hardware, from a series of proactive smart home hardware – Smart Home hub and AI Fridge, to ultra-light action camera, to AI Glasses, and to Robotics solution powered by AIOS. The big idea behind its building the edge AI Hardware/AIoT solution based on AIOS is simple but ambitious: give devices a closed-loop AI agent capability from “perception” to “decision” to “execution” without giving orders and without constantly computing capability phoning from the edge to the cloud. That means faster responses, better privacy, and the kind of seamless coordination across gadgets that still feels like science fiction in most smart homes.


AI Home Hub and AI Fridge: The Home Brain and Its Kitchen Partner

The staring ones in the Thundercomm Smart Home solution are the AI Home Hub and the AI Fridge both running Qualcomm’s Snapdragon SM8750 chip. The AI Home Hub acts as the central nervous system “Home Brain”, connecting everything from AI glasses to appliances, including AI Glasses. It’s designed for millisecond-level responses and always-on voice interaction, so the system reacts before you even finished asking.

Key tricks the AI Home Hub pulls off:

  • 24/7 personal assistant that actually understands multi-step requests.
  • Proactive home automation that tweaks lighting, temperature, and other settings based on your habits.

The list goes-on.

The AI Fridge, meanwhile, turns the kitchen into a legitimately useful AI playground. It’s got a 4K touchscreen, subwoofer-grade speaker, four high-sensitivity mics, and a digital human interface powered by an on-board LLM. Beyond looking fancy, it does things like:

  • Tracking every item inside, warning you about expiring food or low stock.
  • Generating personalized recipes based on what’s actually in the fridge and your dietary preferences.
  • Playing nicely with the AI Home Hub for cross-room scenarios (e.g., “Hey fridge, preheat the oven”, “Hey, fridge, get ready for preparing the dinner”).

Pier Zhang, Thundercomm’s VP, summed it up: “these devices aren’t just smart—they’re built to have intelligence that actively accompanies people rather than waiting for commands.”

First-Person AI Glasses with built-in AI Agent

This is the AI Glasses, built on the powerful Qualcomm® SW5100 and BES2700H platform, combines lightweight hardware (42 grams) with such a deeply customized AIOS, that it provides experience like: First-person vision from the high-resolution camera powered by advanced image processing algorithms, allowing the users to capture life from their perspective seamlessly, Enhanced voice interaction regardless the echo, or outside environment noise, Immersive audio experience from dual high performance speakers, and built-in AI assistant that simultaneously notes every important task instantly using just voice. Furthermore, it has up to 12+ hours’ battery life under typical usage. Ultimately it provides a hands-free, always-available interface for capturing and understanding the real world.

Action Camera Solution Powered by AIOS

The all-new Jax Action Camera Turnkey Solution Thundercomm debuted is a tiny, customizable Action Camera solution that punches above its weight. On the adventure side, Thundercomm launched this to enable the brands that want to get into the market fast. It’s the industry’s lightest (50 grams), shoots 4K at up to 60 fps with a 1/1.3-inch sensor, and handles low-light shooting down to 0.003 lux. IP68 waterproofing to 10 meters and about 60 minutes of battery life round out the package.

Last, but not least, what stands out is the solution measured by flexibility and customization: partners get end-to-end customization on hardware and software solution optimized by AIOS, alongside full support from the global tech team, and the full-stack ecosystem capability, providing efficiency and performance.

CEO Dongsheng Cao called it a strategic push into lightweight, highly customizable AI hardware—essentially lowering the barrier for anyone who wants a competitive action cam without building everything from scratch.

TurboX Platform, esp. its Rubik Pi 3 for Developers

Underpinning it all is the TurboX platform, Thundercomm’s AIoT full set of toolkits – SOM and DK offerings powered by AIOS, embedded algorithms, and FOTA updates. It targets low-power, fast-boot devices across smart home, wearables, robotics, retail, and more.

For tinkerers, the Rubik Pi 3 is a compact edge AI dev board on the Qualcomm QCS6490 (up to 12 TOPS) in a 100 × 75 mm footprint. It ships with Ubuntu LTS, supports multiple Linux flavors, and breaks out pretty much every interface you could want—HDMI/DP, dual camera lanes, USB 3, Ethernet, Wi-Fi/BT, M.2, and a 40-pin GPIO header compatible with Raspberry Pi hats. 8 GB RAM and 128 GB storage make it ready for real projects like robotics prototyping or vision demos.

Thundercomm TurboX platform is the hardware and software products and solutions platform that Thundercomm has designed exclusively for AIoT: it empowers smart home, smart cameras, smart wearables (AI glasses, VR/AR headsets, etc.), industry handhelds, smart retail, video conference devices, robotics, and beyond with small RAM (Random Access Memory), fastboot and low power features to lower the smart product development cost and speed up the product development process from prototype to mass production.

The Bigger Picture

Thundercomm isn’t trying to build consumer brands here – it aims to enable OEMs, ODMs, and developers with the full stack: SoC tech from Qualcomm, OS expertise, esp. AIOS from ThunderSoft. The result is a wave of smart hardware and device where the AI feels baked in rather than bolted on.

If you’ve been waiting for smart home gear (or wearables, or cameras) that actually thinks ahead instead of just reacting to voice triggers, Thundercomm’s AIoT lineup is one of the more convincing attempts we’ve seen yet.

About ThunderSoft

ThunderSoft, a world-leading provider of operating systems and on-device AI products and technologies, has been continuously accumulating and innovating in the operating system field, with its business expanding gradually from smart phone to smart vehicle, AIoT and smart industries. ThunderSoft now operates in more than 40 cities worldwide and has over 15,000 employees, with over 90% of them focused on R&D. Further information available at: https://en.thundersoft.com 

About Thundercomm

Thundercomm is a one-stop AIoT solution provider for next-generation devices. Founded in 2016, Thundercomm is headquartered in San Diego. It’s a joint venture by ThunderSoft and Qualcomm. With its more than 1,200 employees spread across 20+ R&D centers and offices in the United States, Canada, Japan, South Korea, Germany and China, Thundercomm is committed to empowering global clients to develop competitive and innovative AIoT products efficiently and professionally.

Further information available at: https://www.thundercomm.com/

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The Caravel Group Appoints Angad Banga as Group Chief Executive Officer

Planned Succession Positions Diversified Conglomerate for Continued Growth

Dr. Harry S. Banga to continue leading the Group as Founder and Executive Chairman

HONG KONG, Jan. 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The Caravel Group announced the appointment of Mr. Angad Banga JP, as Group Chief Executive Officer, with immediate effect. The appointment follows a carefully planned succession process developed over many years, reflecting the Group’s commitment to disciplined governance and long-term continuity.

As Group Chief Executive Officer, Angad will have responsibility for the performance of the Group’s three core divisions: Caravel Maritime, including Fleet Management Limited; Caravel Resources; and Caravel Asset Management. He will also lead capital allocation, strategy and investments across the Caravel enterprise. He reports to Dr. Harry S. Banga.

Dr. Harry S. Banga will continue to lead The Caravel Group as Founder and Executive Chairman. In this role, Dr. Banga will focus on long-term strategy, governance, and oversight, while remaining actively engaged across all business units. The Executive Chairman will ensure accountability at the highest level, with the Chief Executive Officer driving performance and operational excellence. This leadership structure reflects the Group’s commitment to disciplined governance while enabling continued growth and evolution.

“It is with immense pride—both as the Founder of this company and as a father—that I extend my congratulations to Angad on this appointment. This transition marks the culmination of years of careful preparation. Angad has earned the respect of colleagues, clients, and industry peers through his own merit, and I am confident that under his leadership, working in partnership with myself and our leadership team, The Caravel Group will continue to thrive while remaining true to the values of Family, Integrity, and Partnership that have always defined us,” said Dr. Harry S. Banga, Founder and Executive Chairman, The Caravel Group.

Angad has been integral to The Caravel Group since joining at its inception, and most recently served as Group Chief Operating Officer from 2016 to 2025. During this period, he was instrumental in the strategic transformation of The Caravel Group into the diversified organisation it is today—building long-term resilience across the enterprise, establishing new business lines, delivering strong investment performance, and enhancing the capabilities of the Group’s core operations. He has advanced the Group’s capabilities in digital transformation and operational excellence, and has prioritised talent development across the organisation, reinforcing the Group’s longstanding central philosophy that it’s human capital is its greatest asset.

Beyond The Caravel Group, Angad recently concluded a very successful tenure as Chairman of the Hong Kong Shipowners Association (2023–2025) during a period marked by significant geopolitical disruption, regulatory evolution, and trade uncertainty for the global maritime industry. He currently serves on the Hong Kong Maritime and Port Development Board, where he is Chairman of the Promotion and External Relations Committee.

The Founder and Executive Chairman and the Group Chief Executive Officer are supported by an exceptional team of senior leaders across all divisions, whose expertise and dedication have been instrumental to The Caravel Group’s success. This leadership team has been intentionally strengthened in recent years and will continue to play a critical role in the Group’s operations and future growth.

“I am deeply grateful to Dr. Banga for his trust and confidence in me, and to the leadership team and colleagues across The Caravel Group whose dedication has made this transition possible. Our commitment to our clients, partners, and people remains unchanged. Together with Dr. Banga’s continued strategic guidance and the strength of our teams worldwide, I look forward to building on the foundations we have established and taking The Caravel Group forward into its next chapter—with continued focus on operational excellence, sustainable growth, and strengthening our position in the markets we serve,” said Mr. Angad Banga, Group Chief Executive Officer, The Caravel Group.

The transition has been designed to ensure full continuity for all stakeholders. Client relationships, operational commitments, and the Group’s strategic direction remain firmly in place. By combining Dr. Banga’s long-term strategic oversight with Angad’s operational leadership, The Caravel Group is well positioned to sustain momentum while enabling thoughtful evolution.

About The Caravel Group:

The Caravel Group, headquartered in Hong Kong, is a privately held and globally diversified group with operations across maritime services, dry bulk commodity trading, institutional investment management, and philanthropy. Its maritime division includes Fleet Management Limited, the world’s second-largest third-party ship manager with over 600 vessels under management, and strategic investments, including a major stake in Pacific Basin. Caravel also owns the International Maritime Institute (IMI) in India, reinforcing its commitment to maritime talent development. Through Caravel Asset Management, the Group invests globally across public markets and private equity, while its philanthropic arm, The Caravel Foundation, supports the education and well-being of underprivileged youth across Hong Kong, Mainland China, and India.

www.caravel-group.com 

The All-New Nissan Patrol Finally Arrives in Laos

The all-new Nissan Patrol has finally landed in Laos.

The wait is finally over! January 2026 – Tan Chong Motor (Lao), the sole distributor of Nissan in Laos and a subsidiary of Tan Chong Motor Holdings Berhad (Malaysia) is proud to introduce the seventh-generation Nissan Patrol, the most highly anticipated luxury SUV. This marks its official debut in Laos for the very first time!

From Vientiane’s city streets to the rugged heart of the country, conquer every terrain with:

  • Next-Generation Performance: The Patrol transitions from a V8 to a 3.5-liter V6 twin-turbo engine, delivering 425HP and 700Nm of torque (a 25 percent increase in torque). This is paired with a new 9-speed automatic transmission for enhanced efficiency and power delivery.
  • Intelligent Terrain Management: Features a first-for-Nissan 4WD transfer mode interlock system and six adaptive drive modes (Standard, Sand, Rock, Mud, Eco, and Sport).
  • Advanced Suspension: Equipped with Adaptive Air Suspension and e-damper technology that automatically adjusts to road conditions for superior ride quality.
  • Innovative Luxury Technology:
  • Monolith Display: A massive 28.6-inch interface with dual 14.3-inch screens.
  • Biometric Cooling: Infrared sensors detect passenger temperatures to adjust airflow automatically.
  • Klipsch® Audio: A premium 12-speaker system for a high-fidelity soundscape.
  • Spacious Configuration: A three-row layout accommodating up to eight passengers with dual 12.8-inch entertainment screens for the second row.

The all-new Nissan Patrol comes in 3 classic colors: Mineral Black, Gray Metallic, Pearl White starting from LAK 4,290,000,000 (approximately USD 197,000).

Experience the ultimate blend of 70 years of heritage and future-ready innovation. The King of Off-Road is here to claim its throne. 

For more information on all Nissan models in Laos, please visit Nissan Laos’ website at www.nissan-lao.la or follow Nissan Laos’ Facebook Page at fb.com/NissanLaos/

Contact: wa.me/8562076224494 

New Milestone Unlocked: Frontiers Online Becomes a Founding Member of the Haidian Technology Self-Media Committee and a Council Member of the Network Influencers Association, Officially Joining the Core Communication Ecosystem

“Connected by Digital Roads, United for the Future.”

BEIJING, Jan. 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — At the recently held Haidian District 2025 Annual Conference on Network Communication Development, Frontiers Online (前沿在线) officially achieved two new institutional identities:

  • Founding Member of the Haidian District Technology Self-Media Professional Committee (one of the “Founding Eighteen”)
  • Council Member of the Second Council of the Haidian District Network Influencers Association
Founding Committee Members Include:

13 leading Haidian-based technology self-media organizations, including:
Frontiers Online (前沿在线), 36Kr (36氪), QbitAI (量子位), Zhidx (智东西), JAZZ year (甲子光年), Si-Planet (硅星人), ITjuzi (IT桔子), among others.

Five influential technology content creators, including:
Occam’s Razor (奥卡姆剃刀), Gao Qingyi (高庆一), Ying Wang (应旺), and others.

The conference was guided by the Publicity Department of the Haidian District Committee of the Communist Party of China (CPC) and organized by the Haidian Cyberspace Administration Office, bringing together more than 200 representatives from government, industry, academia, research institutions, and application sectors. Leaders from both central and municipal authorities attended the event to jointly explore pathways for high-quality development in regional network communication. The atmosphere was dynamic and highly productive.

Receiving recognition from both the District Publicity Department and the Cyberspace Administration Office, Frontiers Online (前沿在线) feels deeply honored. This recognition is not only an affirmation of our past efforts, but also a responsibility and mission entrusted to us to further cultivate regional science and technology communication.

Looking ahead, we will formally integrate into Haidian’s core technology communication circle, actively connecting high-quality resources from all sectors and working together to build a stronger and more valuable communication ecosystem.

As a think-tank-oriented technology communication organization focused on AI, robotics, and other hard-tech industries, Frontiers Online has consistently taken “Technology Analysis + Industry Insight + Value Transmission” as its core approach, and has built a full-chain service capability covering in-depth reporting, industry research, brand communication, and event execution.

We look forward to moving forward side by side with partners and industry peers to jointly build a new technology communication ecosystem of “Connected by Digital Roads, United for the Future,” and to contribute to the high-quality development of Haidian District.

Frontiers Online Official Website: www.frontiersonline.com
Cooperation Email: BD@Frontiersonline.com
Cooperation WeChat ID: qianyanzaixian01
Contact Address: Room 916B, 9th Floor, No.11 Zhongguancun Street, Haidian District, Beijing, China

ESET Launches AI-Powered MDR Service in Singapore with Industry-Leading 6-Minute Response Time

ESET MDR delivers industry-leading real-time detection and a mean-time-to-respond (MTTR) of 6 minutes to keep businesses secure


SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 19 January 2026 – ESET, a global leader in cybersecurity solutions, today announced the launch of two Managed Detection and Response (MDR) subscription tiers: ESET PROTECT MDR for small and medium businesses (SMBs) and ESET PROTECT MDR Ultimate for enterprises in Singapore.

Bridging the gap with MDR

ESET PROTECT MDR delivers a comprehensive cybersecurity package, offering 24/7/365 superior protection. This includes modern protection for endpoints, email, and cloud applications, vulnerability detection and patching, and managed threat monitoring, hunting, and response. For enterprises, ESET PROTECT MDR Ultimate offers continuous proactive protection and enhanced visibility, coupled with customised threat hunting and remote digital forensic incident response assistance.

ESET’s APAC SMB Cybersecurity Report 2024 revealed that 49% rate lacking a dedicated cybersecurity team and 52% rated keeping up with the latest threats as one of the top three cybersecurity challenges in Singapore. 31% also cited alert fatigue as the biggest challenge. Incidentally, APAC also faces the largest shortage of cybersecurity experts in the world. These highlight the urgent need for skilled cybersecurity professionals and managed services that can help bridge the country’s growing talent gap. ESET’s MDR services ensure organisations of all sizes and cybersecurity maturity to stay one step ahead of all known and emerging threats, effectively closing the cybersecurity talent gap, and facilitating expert consultations for incident management and containment in a fully managed experience.

ESET MDR delivers a remarkable 6-minute Mean Time to Respond (MTTR) — the fastest in the industry*. In comparison, the median time for organizations to detect a breach is 24 days**, leaving critical systems and data exposed for weeks. Every hour that a breach goes undetected dramatically increases the risk of data loss, operational disruption, and financial damage.

“Cyber threats are becoming more sophisticated and more time-critical, especially in highly connected digital economies like Singapore,” said Pamela Ong, Country Manager of Asia and Singapore at ESET. “Our AI-powered MDR services combine automation, human expertise, and global threat intelligence to help organisations move beyond reactive security. The ability to detect and respond within minutes can make the difference between a contained incident and a major breach.”

ESET’s MDR services Meet the Unique Challenges of MSPs

ESET recognises the growing pressures facing MSPs who must balance the critical task of securing clients’ complex IT environments with their own business growth and operations. With threat actors going heavy on supply-chain attacks and abusing MSP tooling, MSPs too find themselves fixed in the crosshairs of cybercriminals. Simply put, MSPs are not only potential victims, but also potential accessories to a crime. To help MSPs fulfill their security potential, ESET’s MDR is also designed to be deployed in an MSP environment with a single solitary security service, available 24/7 that help MSPs to secure themselves as well as their clients.

For more information, please visit www.eset.com/sg

*Based on publicly available information as of 1 October 2025.
**Verizon 2025 Data Breach Investigations Report

Hashtag: #ESET

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

About ESET

ESET® provides cutting-edge digital security to prevent attacks before they happen. By combining the power of AI and human expertise, ESET stays ahead of known and emerging cyberthreats — securing businesses, critical infrastructure, and individuals. Whether it’s endpoint, cloud, or mobile protection, our AI-native, cloud-first solutions and services remain highly effective and easy to use. ESET technology includes robust detection and response, ultra-secure encryption, and multifactor authentication. With 24/7 real-time defense and strong local support, we keep users safe and businesses running without interruption. An ever-evolving digital landscape demands a progressive approach to security: ESET is committed to world-class research and powerful threat intelligence, backed by R&D centers and a strong global partner network. For more information, visit or follow us on , , and .

Sharjah Achieves Historic WHO Age-Friendly Status

SHARJAH, UAE, Jan. 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The Emirate of Sharjah, UAE, has reached a new global milestone by obtaining “Advanced Affiliate” membership in the World Health Organization’s (WHO) Global Network for Age-Friendly Cities and Communities. This makes Sharjah the first Arab city to achieve this prestigious status.

This achievement underscores the emirate’s deep commitment to enhancing the well-being of its senior residents and fostering an inclusive, supportive environment for all age groups. It aligns with Sharjah’s vision of building a cohesive society based on human welfare.

Sharjah’s upgrade from basic to Advanced Affiliate status recognizes its pioneering models in applying WHO standards. Consequently, the city is now acknowledged as a reference point and an official source of expertise and consultation for other countries developing age-friendly programs. Sharjah has already provided technical support and exchanged best practices with regional neighbours like Oman, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, and Qatar, cementing its role as a regional leader in social policy supporting senior citizens.

According to Maryam Majid Al Shamsi, Director of the Sharjah Social Services Department, this new WHO status reflects the emirate’s humanitarian vision under His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, which prioritizes human welfare. She highlighted that Sharjah has implemented comprehensive initiatives for decades, enabling senior citizens to live with dignity and active participation.

Asma Al Khudari, Director of the Sharjah Age-Friendly City Office, noted that joining the global network in 2016 enabled Sharjah to develop integrated action plans and distinguished initiatives. The Advanced Affiliate status represents a higher level of adherence to international standards, fostering broader participation in global forums, enhancing international recognition and strengthen strategic partnerships with international organisations.

The full article can be found here. 

Hussain Al Mulla 
Media Relations Executive – Sharjah Government Media Bureau 

+971563980067 
Hussain.almulla@sgmb.ae 

Mouser Electronics New Product Insider: Over 40,000 New Parts Added in 2025

Global Authorized Distributor Leads in New Product Introductions

SHANGHAI, Jan. 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — As an authorized distributor, Mouser Electronics, Inc. is focused on the rapid introduction of new products and technologies, providing customers with an edge and helping to speed up time to market. Over 1,200 semiconductor and electronic component manufacturer brands count on Mouser to help them introduce their products into the global marketplace. Mouser’s customers can expect 100% certified, genuine products that are fully traceable from each manufacturer.

In 2025, Mouser launched more than 40,000 part numbers ready for shipment, including over 7,000 in the fourth quarter. Some of the products introduced by Mouser from October through December include:

  • Infineon Technologies MOTIX™ TLE994x/5x 32-bit Motor Control SoCs
    The TLE994x and TLE995x SoCs from Infineon Technologies are 32-bit motor control solutions based on Arm® Cortex®– M controller. The devices feature an integrated 3-phase bridge driver and are equipped with either a LIN or CAN/CAN-FD communication interface, providing a compact system solution for brushless DC automotive applications.
  • M5Stack Unit MQ Combustible Gas Sensor
    The Unit MQ sensor by M5Stack provides reliable detection of combustible gases, including propane and methane. The device features an integrated STM32G0 microcontroller and can communicate with various host devices via the I2C interface. This product is suitable for multiple safety and monitoring applications, including smart homes, air quality detection, and industrial safety.
  • Phoenix Contact M17 PRO Hybrid Connectors
    The M17 PRO Hybrid connectors from Phoenix Contact feature a pole pattern in accordance with the IEC 61076-2-117 standard, offering a compact, space-saving solution that combines power, data, and signal. These M17-interface connectors utilize a tool-free ONECLICK 3-in-1 fast-locking system, providing visual, audible, and haptic feedback while saving installation time. The M17 series is well-suited for a wide range of applications, including robotics and factory automation.
  • Taoglas MA58x Comet Puck Antennas
    The MA58x Comet Puck Antennas by Taoglas support 5G and 4G MIMO cellular frequencies, GNSS, and Wi-Fi® bands. These antennas are housed in IP67 metallic enclosures with a compact 101mm × 101mm × 20mm form factor and include low-loss coaxial cables and SMA connectors. Typical applications include gateways, routers, digital signage, Point-Of-Sale (POS) terminals, first responders, and emergency services.

To see more New Product Insider highlights, visit https://info.mouser.com/new_products/.

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

As a global authorized distributor, Mouser offers the world’s widest selection of the newest semiconductors and electronic components — in stock and ready to ship™. Mouser’s customers can expect 100% certified, genuine products that are fully traceable from each of its manufacturer partners. To help speed customers’ designs, Mouser’s website hosts an extensive library of technical resources, including a Technical Resource Center, along with product data sheets, supplier-specific reference designs, application notes, technical design information, engineering tools and other helpful information.

Engineers can stay abreast of today’s exciting product, technology and application news through Mouser’s complimentary e-newsletter. Mouser’s email news and reference subscriptions are customizable to the unique and changing project needs of customers and subscribers. No other distributor gives engineers this much customization and control over the information they receive. Learn about emerging technologies, product trends and more by signing up today at https://sub.info.mouser.com/subscriber.

About Mouser Electronics

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

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