ORLANDO, Fla., Feb. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — accesso Technology Group (AIM: ACSO), the premier technology solutions provider to leisure, entertainment, and cultural markets, today announced the expansion of its long-standing strategic partnership with Adyen, the global financial technology platform of choice for leading businesses.

This collaboration integrates embedded payments as a core platform capability across the accesso ecosystem. accesso currently supports more than $5 billion in annual transaction volume across digital and on-site journeys. Together, accesso and Adyen’s partnership is designed to deliver the scale and reliability required for complex, high-volume environments spanning multiple regions and sales channels.

The expanded partnership focuses on:

• Integrating embedded payments capabilities across all accesso products
• Establishing Adyen as accesso’s long-term global financial technology platform
• Leveraging global scale to support high-volume, multi-region operations
• Supporting continued transaction growth through a resilient payments foundation

Driven by a commitment to long-term innovation in payments and enhancing the guest experience, this partnership supports accesso’s platform evolutions while strengthening Adyen’s role as the strategic payments partner for global high-volume software platforms.

“Deepening our partnership with Adyen reflects our commitment to strengthening Accesso products through scale and trusted technology relationships,” said Steve Brown, CEO at accesso. “By aligning around embedded payments as a core capability, we’re reinforcing a foundation to support our customers and enable long-term growth.”

“In the leisure industry, every second of uptime is critical to the guest experience,” said Hemmo Bosscher, SVP, Platforms and Financial Services at Adyen. “By deepening our integration with Accesso, we’re providing a single, unified platform built for the scale and resilience global attractions demand. This ensures that as Accesso grows, their venues can process high-volume transactions across every channel without interruption.”

About accesso Technology Group plc

accesso is the leading global provider of patented and award-winning technology solutions that redefine the guest experience. accesso provides connected ticketing and eCommerce, virtual queuing, restaurant and retail point of sale, distribution, mobile apps and experience management for more than 1,100 venues worldwide. Our technology helps operators streamline operations, increase revenue and improve the guest journey. We deliver a high volume of product enhancements year-round and continuously invest in R&D to help venues and operators adapt to evolving guest needs.

accesso is a public company, listed on AIM: a market operated by the London Stock Exchange. Learn more at accesso.com or follow accesso on X (Twitter), LinkedIn and Facebook.

About Adyen

Adyen (AMS: ADYEN) is the financial technology platform of choice for leading companies. By providing end-to-end payments capabilities, data-driven insights, and financial products in a single global solution, Adyen helps businesses achieve their ambitions faster. With offices around the world, Adyen works with the likes of Meta, Uber, H&M, eBay, and Microsoft. The cooperation with accesso as described in this merchant update underlines Adyen’s continuous growth with existing and new customers over the years.

LONDON, Feb. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Markel Insurance, the insurance operation within Markel Group Inc. (NYSE:MKL), today announced that Phil Amlot has been promoted to Head of Trade Credit for Markel International, effective immediately.

Phil Amlot, Head of Trade Credit – International

Reporting to Carl Titterton, Divisional Managing Director – Trade Credit, Political Risk and Surety, Amlot will be responsible for developing and leading Markel International’s long-term strategy, profitable growth and team development to further enhance its global reputation as a market-leading Trade Credit insurer. At a time of global development for the division, with teams based in London, the US and Asia, Amlot will also be responsible for supporting global broker partners while maintaining local offerings and driving innovative, solution-led underwriting across the team.

Carl Titterton, Divisional Managing Director – Trade Credit, Political Risk and Surety, commented: “I’m delighted that Phil is stepping into his new role at such an exciting time for the team. Over his 16 years with us, Phil has embodied Markel’s people-first approach as both a leader and mentor, building strong relationships across the team. His deep expertise and vision will be instrumental as we continue to develop our global capabilities to deliver even greater value to our clients and broker partners. With his exceptional strategic leadership and management, focused on driving profitable growth, elevating our market profile since becoming Head of Underwriting – Trade Credit, Markel in 2020, I’m confident his appointment places Markel Trade Credit in an excellent position to deliver continued success.

“Today’s dynamic environment – shaped by evolving geopolitical landscapes, shifting supply chains, and changing economic conditions – presents significant opportunities for businesses that are well-supported and well-informed. With our strong foundations, talented team and proven capabilities, we’re exceptionally well-positioned to deliver solutions to help our clients and partners navigate this landscape with confidence. The credit insurance industry’s role has never been more valuable, and we’re committed to providing the insight, capacity and long-term partnership that enables businesses to seize opportunities and achieve sustained success in the years ahead.”

Phil Amlot, Head of Trade Credit, commented: “After 16 years at Markel, I have a deep appreciation for the expertise within our team and look forward to leading them as we navigate the evolving global trade landscape. Our strength lies in our disciplined underwriting and our commitment to understanding our clients’ risks and delivering solutions that support their growth, even in uncertain conditions.”

Amlot started his career at Markel as a senior underwriter in Trade Credit in 2010, before taking on the role of Underwriting Manager – Head of Trade Credit & Political Risk – Americas, in 2014, where he established the US operation of Markel’s Trade Credit division. In 2020, Amlot was promoted to Head of Underwriting – Trade Credit. Before joining Markel in 2010, he held a variety of underwriting and senior risk management roles at the likes of Coface UK and Independent Insurance Company Limited.

About Markel Insurance
We are Markel Insurance, a leading global specialty insurer with a truly people-first approach. As the insurance operations within the Markel Group Inc. (NYSE: MKL), we leverage a broad array of capabilities and expertise to create intelligent solutions for the most complex specialty insurance needs. However, it is our people – and the deep, valued relationships they develop with colleagues, brokers and clients – that differentiates us worldwide. 

BANGKOK, Feb. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Huawei Cloud Thailand reaffirmed its vision for secure, purpose-driven AI adoption at Cybersec Asia 2026 Bangkok, responding to growing enterprise demand for scalable and trustworthy artificial intelligence across the region.

Speaking at the event to regional technology and cybersecurity leaders, Mr. Surasak Wanichwatphibun, Chief Technology Officer of Huawei Cloud Thailand, noted that AI adoption in Asia-Pacific has entered a new phase, shifting from digital transformation to enterprise-wide intelligent transformation, driven by the need for higher efficiency, cost control, and faster decision-making.

“AI should never start with technology alone,” he said. “Organizations must first define clear objectives, ensure data readiness, and build strong governance and security foundations before deploying AI at scale.”

Huawei Cloud Thailand highlighted the increasing adoption of hybrid AI models, combining open-source AI for sensitive or high-risk data with cloud-based AI services for innovation-driven use cases. This approach allows enterprises to balance cost management, flexibility, and data security, while reducing operational complexity.

The CTO emphasized that AI success depends not only on model selection, but also on tools that support AI development, orchestration, and lifecycle management across diverse environments.

End-to-End AI Stack with Security at the Core

Huawei Cloud’s AI capabilities are built on its end-to-end technology stack, integrating proprietary hardware and software. This includes Ascend AI processors, AI development platforms, large-model services, and application tools designed to support training, deployment, and operations at scale.

Huawei Cloud currently operates 34 cloud regions worldwide, with three data centers in Thailand, ensuring data sovereignty and compliance with local regulations. The company complies with more than 170 global certifications covering security, operations, and industry standards.

“We are the only cloud provider that designs and builds both its own hardware and software,” Mr. Surasak said. “This enables optimized performance, elastic resource allocation, and cost efficiency for large AI workloads.”

Security by Design for Trusted AI

AI security was a central theme of the presentation. Huawei Cloud stressed that AI security must span the entire lifecycle—from data quality and model integrity to access control, privacy protection, and continuous threat monitoring.

Huawei Cloud’s security architecture features multi-layer protection, encryption across storage and transmission, strict identity management, and AI-powered monitoring to detect and mitigate threats in real time. These measures help organizations ensure that AI systems are not only powerful, but also trustworthy, compliant, and resilient.

“Trusted AI starts with understanding what data can be used, who can access it, and how AI outputs are validated,” the CTO said. “Security cannot be an afterthought.”

Powering Thailand’s AI-Driven Growth

Through its cloud infrastructure, AI platforms, and security-first approach, Huawei Cloud Thailand aims to support enterprises across industries as they accelerate AI adoption responsibly and at scale.

“Our focus is to help organizations turn AI ambition into real business outcomes—securely, compliantly, and efficiently,” he concluded.

About Huawei 

Founded in 1987, Huawei is a leading global provider of information and communications technology (ICT) infrastructure and smart devices. We have more than 207,000 employees, and we operate in more than 170 countries and regions, serving more than three billion people around the world.

Our mission is to bring digital to every person, home and organization for a fully connected, intelligent world. To this end, we will drive ubiquitous connectivity and promote equal access to networks; bring Cloud and artificial intelligence to all four corners of the earth to provide superior computing power where you need it, when you need it; build digital platforms to help all industries and organizations become more agile, efficient, and dynamic; redefine user experience with AI, making it more personalized for people in all aspects of their life, whether they’re at home, in the office, or on the go. 

For more information, please visit Huawei online at www.huawei.com or follow us on: 
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NEW YORK, Feb. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Subotiz, a global provider of subscription and payments infrastructure for AI SaaS and AI-driven digital businesses, recently announced that it has been named AI Innovator of the Year at the 2025 Shoplazza Awards, presented by Shoplazza. The recognition was marked by Subotiz’s appearance on the Nasdaq Tower in New York City’s Times Square.

Rising above the heart of Times Square, the Nasdaq Tower is widely seen as a symbol of market credibility and global visibility. Subotiz’s presence on the tower signals growing industry recognition of its role in shaping AI-native infrastructure for subscription-based business models.

Now in its fourth year, the Shoplazza Awards honor merchants and ecosystem partners that demonstrate long-term growth readiness through real-world execution. The 2025 program focuses on intelligence-driven growth, recognizing organizations that move artificial intelligence beyond experimentation and into the core of commercial systems.

Subotiz was selected for embedding AI directly into the foundational logic of subscription management and payment execution. Its platform brings together recurring billing, payment routing, renewal management, and compliance handling in a single system designed to support predictable, scalable revenue across markets.

“The next frontier for commerce is moving AI from a simple feature to foundational infrastructure,” said Ryan, Solution Director at Subotiz. “This recognition validates our mission to build adaptive systems that automate complexity, allowing AI-driven businesses to scale globally with intelligence and speed.”

As subscription models become the standard across AI SaaS and digital services, businesses increasingly face challenges around payment success rates, renewals, regulatory complexity, and revenue stability. Subotiz addresses these challenges by applying adaptive intelligence at critical points of the revenue workflow, helping businesses reduce friction, improve transaction performance, and operate more reliably across regions and channels.

In parallel, Subotiz centralizes global payment processing, tax handling, compliance responsibilities, and settlement operations. By consolidating these functions into an infrastructure-first platform, Subotiz enables subscription-based businesses to expand internationally without taking on unnecessary operational complexity.

About Subotiz

Subotiz is a next-generation subscription and payment infrastructure platform designed for global digital businesses. By combining flexible subscription management, AI-powered automation, and robust compliance capabilities, Subotiz empowers businesses to scale their recurring revenue operations with intelligence and confidence. Subotiz operates independently with a global team bringing together deep expertise in payments, SaaS and AI innovation. Learn more at https://www.subotiz.com/.

DUBAI, UAE, Feb. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — As WHX Labs Dubai 2026 opens today, visitors to Booth S1.D58 are invited to see how Ozelle transforms diagnostic testing into interactive, decision-ready workflows. Under the theme “AI × CBM: The Next-Generation of Complete Blood Morphology,” the integrated system combines high-resolution morphology analysis, AI-assisted workflows, and scenario-ready panels for confident clinical decision-making.

AI Workbench: Turning Reports into Actionable Insights

At the center of Ozelle’s on-site demonstrations is the Intelligent AI Workbench (Open Dx) — a unified diagnostic workspace embedded directly into the analyzer. It turns raw lab results into structured, interactive insights, guiding clinicians through actionable information.

Key features include risk stratification, conversational AI report interpretation, critical alerts, and follow-up trend analysis. By integrating test ordering, result review, and AI-assisted interpretation into a single, intuitive workflow, the workbench supports confident, efficient decisions without adding operational burden or extensive training.

Expanding Scenarios: From Routine Care to Malaria Risk Screening

Live demonstrations illustrate the system’s versatility:

• Infection Profiling: CBC + CRP + SAA in a single automated run, with no manual reagent switching.
• Everyday Disease Management: Flexible, customizable panels for diabetes, cardiac, and thyroid monitoring, designed for repeatable, high-frequency use without adding workflow complexity.
• Malaria Risk Screening: AI-powered morphology analysis identifies red blood cell patterns associated with Plasmodium, providing high-, medium-, and low-risk indications for early screening and follow-up in endemic regions.

These scenario-ready capabilities demonstrate how Ozelle extends advanced morphology intelligence beyond routine CBC to support both everyday care and high-risk, public health applications.

AI × CBM: Validated, Reliable, and Easy to Use

At the foundation of Ozelle’s system is AI-powered Complete Blood Morphology (CBM), which combines high-resolution imaging with real-time algorithmic analysis for deeper, actionable insights. Combined with a maintenance-free, easy-to-use device design, the system delivers long-term reliability, ideal for primary care clinics, chain laboratories, and decentralized testing sites.

Ozelle’s technology is validated through 50,000+ global installations, generating 50 million+ cell images daily and over 100 billion real-world data points. Continuous algorithm refinement via an industry-exclusive quality control system ensures lab-grade performance that remains stable, scalable, and sustainable over time.

Visitors are welcome to experience live demonstrations, hands-on AI Workbench sessions, and in-depth discussions on distribution partnerships and regional deployment strategies with Ozelle. Schedule a meeting in advance to experience Ozelle’s AI-powered diagnostics live.

Contact Ozelle
www.ozellemed.com
info@ozellepoct.com

XIAMEN, China, Feb. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Recently, authoritative institutions including InfoLink, SMM and ICC released the 2025 global energy storage shipment rankings. HiTHIUM demonstrated strong performance, ranking Top 2 globally for both global energy storage battery shipments and utility-scale (BESS) battery shipments, further consolidating its leading position in the global energy storage market.

According to InfoLink’s global energy storage supply chain database, global energy storage cell shipments reached 612.39 GWh in 2025, representing a 94.59% year-on-year (YoY) increase. In terms of market segments, the utility-scale cell market reached an annual shipment volume of 556.74 GWh, up 96.73% YoY. Against this backdrop, HiTHIUM’s Top 2 ranking on both leaderboards further highlights its cutting-edge technical strength and dominance within the mainstream market.

Building Global End-to-End Capabilities Across Core Energy Storage Channels

As a leading global provider of integrated energy storage solutions and services, HiTHIUM remains deeply focused on the energy storage sector. Driven by customer-centric demand, the company has built end-to-end capabilities spanning material systems, product development, system integration, and full-lifecycle station services, delivering customized, all-scenario integrated solutions tailored to diverse regions and applications.

HiTHIUM’s solutions have been validated across extreme and complex environments—from high-altitude plateaus and deserts to rainforests and islands. Its project footprint spans North America, Europe, and key energy hubs in China. Representative flagship projects include a 600MWh storage project in Texas, USA, a customized project in Hungary, Europe’s first grid-forming storage project, the Shandong “Source-Grid-Load-Storage-Cloud” project, and the “Gansu-to-Shandong Power Transmission” energy storage project. To date, HiTHIUM’s products and solutions have been successfully deployed in over 20 countries and regions, supporting high-penetration renewable energy integration and ensuring the safe, stable operation of power systems.

Driving Long-Duration Lithium Innovation to Solidify Global Competitiveness

As the energy storage industry evolves toward long-duration, large-scale, and high-capacity solutions, HiTHIUM continues to strengthen its global competitiveness through sustained technological innovation and intelligent manufacturing.

In technological innovation, HiTHIUM’s kAh dedicated LDES battery won the Gold Award from the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT), its sodium-ion battery technology was selected for the National Major Technical Equipment (First-of its-Kind) list, and it completed the world’s first open-door large-scale fire test, setting new benchmarks for energy storage innovation and safety. In manufacturing, it was recognized as a national excellent-level smart factory and the world’s first “Lighthouse Factory” for energy storage batteries, empowering the high-quality development of long-duration energy storage with extreme intelligent manufacturing and providing solid support for global large-scale delivery. Currently, HiTHIUM’s ∞Cell 1175Ah/587Ah large-capacity battery cells and supporting systems have taken the lead in achieving mass production and completed global delivery.

In 2025, HiTHIUM unveiled three major innovative achievements:

∞Power8 6.9MW/55.2MWh, the world’s first native 8-hour long-duration energy storage solution; ∞Cell 1300Ah 8h, the world’s first dedicated 8-hour long-duration storage cell; and ∞Power Solutions for AI Data Center, the world’s first lithium-sodium collaborative AIDC long-duration storage solution. Driven by cutting-edge technology, HiTHIUM continues to push the boundaries of energy storage toward an evolution that is longer-duration, safer, and smarter.

Ranking among the Top 2 globally in 2025 for both energy storage battery and utility-scale (BESS) battery shipments is a strong market validation of HiTHIUM’s customized solution capabilities and global delivery strength. Looking ahead, HiTHIUM will continue to advance its core strategy of Internationalization, Integration, and Branding. Guided by the principles of cost leadership, excellent service, and safety, HiTHIUM is committed to supporting the global green energy transition and steadily advancing toward its goal of becoming the world’s leading energy storage solutions brand.

SINGAPORE, Feb. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Digital travel platform Agoda has introduced free eSIMs for its VIP Diamond members, accessible directly through the Agoda app. This service allows travelers to stay connected effortlessly during international trips and eliminates the need for physical tourist SIM cards.

Loyalty members in Agoda’s VIP Diamond tier can activate their eSIM before departure through the Agoda app. The complimentary data package includes 1GB of data, is valid for seven days, and can be used in many eligible destinations across the globe. This eSIM offering is the latest addition to Agoda’s VIP loyalty program, which already rewarded frequent travelers with benefits like exclusive discounts and priority customer support.

Ittai Chorev, Chief Product Officer at Agoda, shared, “At Agoda, we’re all about helping travelers see the world for less. Our new eSIM service is a fantastic perk for our most fervent and loyal customers, allowing them to stay connected on their trip. That’s one less thing to take care of when planning a trip.”

The feature is now available to all Agoda VIP Diamond members through the Agoda app on iOS and Android. Travelers can reach the VIP Diamond tier on Agoda by booking accommodations, flights, or activities on the platform.

With over 6 million holiday properties, more than 130,000 flight routes, and over 300,000 activities available, Agoda continues to provide comprehensive travel solutions tailored to the diverse needs of its users. The eSIM service complements Agoda’s offerings, ensuring travelers have the connectivity they need to fully enjoy their travel experiences.

For more information on Agoda’s VIP Diamond program and eSIM offering, visit https://www.agoda.com/account/vip or download the Agoda mobile app.