HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 20 January 2026 – HGC Global Communications (“HGC” or the “Group”), a fully-fledged ICT service provider and network operator with extensive global coverage, announces the launch of Carrier Network Extension Plus (CNX+), a comprehensive one-stop shop solution designed to empower global carriers, OTT providers, ISPs, and cloud providers to enter the Hong Kong market quickly and cost‑effectively.
CNX+ offers a comprehensive suite of turnkey services that delivers end-to-end management capabilities, including the establishment of Virtual Points of Presence (vPoP), customized network service options, and extensive operational support. Leveraging HGC’s extensive local fiber network —covering most of Hong Kong and scalable to 1.2Tbps — the solution ensures high performance network with security and regulatory compliance. The solution provides dedicated engineering dispatch and advanced real-time network monitoring system with fault detection, delivering the transparency and reliability essential for mission-critical operations as an extension of their operations in Hong Kong.
With the support of HGC’s global network, the Carrier Network Extension (CNX) solution enables scalable expansion across the Asia region from this strategic Hong Kong gateway.
Paul Lai, Senior Vice President of Global Carrier Management and Wholesale, International Business of HGC, said, “Hong Kong is always a critical hub for international carriers, and HGC is committed to reinforcing that leadership. With CNX+, we deliver a dedicated solution that simplifies global connectivity and accelerates expansion, enabling carriers to establish and grow their presence in Hong Kong effortlessly. Leveraging our robust network infrastructure, local expertise, and advanced AI capabilities, we empower international carriers and service providers to break through traditional barriers, unlock new growth opportunities, and deliver exceptional service to their enterprise customers.”
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About HGC Global Communications Limited
HGC Global Communications Limited (HGC) is a leading Hong Kong and international telecom operator and ICT solution provider. The company owns an extensive network and infrastructure in Hong Kong and overseas and provides various kinds of services. HGC has 20 global offices and staff presence in 33 cities worldwide. It provides telecom infrastructure service to other operators and serves as a service provider to corporate and households. The company provides full-fledged telecom, data center services, ICT solutions and broadband services for local, overseas, corporate, SME and mass markets. HGC owns and operates an extensive fiber-optic network, five cross-border telecom routes integrated into tier-one telecom operators in mainland China and connects with hundreds of world-class international telecom operators. The company is committed to further investing and enriching its current infrastructure and, in parallel, adding on top the latest technologies and developing its infrastructure services and solutions. In 2019, HGC Group completed the acquisition of Macroview Telecom Limited (Macroview), a leading digital technology solution and managed services provider. The addition of Macroview further accelerates HGC Group’s digital transformation path and positioning as a pioneering ICT and digital services leader. HGC is a portfolio company of I Squared Capital, an independent global infrastructure investment manager focusing on energy, utilities, transport, social infrastructure, digital infrastructure, and environmental infrastructure in North America, Europe, Latin America and Asia.
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As IT leaders across the Asia-Pacific region face rising execution pressure amid accelerating AI adoption, resilience, decision-making, and adaptability have emerged as critical leadership capabilities. Info-Tech LIVE 2026 in Brisbane, March 17 and 18, 2026, will bring these themes into focus with a keynote from Australian Olympic champion Steven Bradbury, alongside a dedicated AI Spotlight designed to help CIOs translate emerging technology into measurable outcomes.
SYDNEY, Jan. 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Info-Tech Research Group, a leader in IT research and advisory, has announced Australian Olympic gold medalist Steven Bradbury as a keynote speaker at Info-Tech LIVE 2026 in Brisbane, taking place March 17 and 18 at W Brisbane. Returning for its second consecutive year in the APAC region, Info-Tech LIVE Brisbane will bring together CIOs, senior IT executives, and technology leaders for a hands-on, research-driven conference focused on execution, leadership, and practical transformation.
Info-Tech Research Group, a leader in IT research and advisory, has announced Australian Olympic gold medalist Steven Bradbury as a keynote speaker at Info-Tech LIVE 2026 in Brisbane, taking place March 17 and 18 at W Brisbane.
Bradbury will draw on his experience as Australia’s first Winter Olympic gold medalist and a four-time Olympian to reflect on preparation, resilience, and performance under pressure. Now a seasoned keynote speaker with more than a decade of experience presenting to business and leadership audiences worldwide, Bradbury brings a perspective shaped by elite competition and real-world experience that resonates with leaders operating in complex environments.
“Info-Tech LIVE 2026 in Brisbane is designed to help CIOs move from strategy to execution, and Steven Bradbury’s story resonates strongly with IT leaders who are operating in environments defined by pressure and constant change,” says George Khreish, Managing Partner at Info-Tech Research Group, APAC. “Bradbury’s experience competing at the highest level reinforces the importance of disciplined preparation and adaptability when outcomes are uncertain.”
Featured AI Sessions at Info-Tech LIVE 2026 in Brisbane The agenda for Info-Tech LIVE 2026 in Brisbane will feature AI sessions and workshops designed for CIOs and IT leaders seeking practical guidance on how artificial intelligence is reshaping IT leadership, workforce readiness, and organisational performance. Drawing on Info-Tech Research Group’s latest AI research, these sessions will focus on moving from experimentation to execution, with an emphasis on governance, value realisation, and responsible adoption:
AI Trends 2026 This keynote session will present the key developments expected to shape the future of artificial intelligence in the coming years. Based on insights from a survey of more than 700 global IT leaders, the session will explore five major trends influencing enterprise AI adoption, including the rise of agentic AI and the growing importance of AI sovereignty regulations. Attendees will gain guidance on adopting adaptive AI governance frameworks that align AI strategy with foundational principles and risk management practices.
The Rise of AI Agents Focused on the emergence of autonomous AI systems, this session will examine how CIOs can succeed in the exponential world of agentic AI by bridging the AI adoption gap and unlocking new sources of value. Attendees will learn how agentic AI is changing how work gets done and how Info-Tech is leveraging these capabilities to enhance team performance and decision-making.
LLM Prompt Engineering: Getting the Best Results From Generative AI During this workshop, CIOs and IT leaders will learn how they can improve outcomes from generative AI through effective prompt design and deployment. Topics include interaction methods, token usage and cost considerations, prompt structure, guardrails, bias mitigation, hallucination management, and ethical considerations involved in enterprise AI use.
Info-Tech LIVE 2026 in Brisbane builds on the momentum of the firm’s global LIVE conference series, bringing together technology leaders from across the Asia-Pacific region for a focused, in-person forum.
Additional agenda tracks, sessions, and speaker announcements will be released in the coming weeks. For more information about the event, please visit the Info-Tech LIVE 2026 in Brisbane page.
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Contract of Jens Amail extended until December 2030
Early renewal reflects strong operational performance and successful strategic development
Partnership with Carlyle marks next phase of SNP’s growth trajectory
HEIDELBERG, GERMANY – Media OutReach Newswire – 20 January 2026 – The Supervisory Board of SNP Schneider-Neureither & Partner SE has extended the contract of Chief Executive Officer Jens Amail ahead of schedule by further five years. Amail, who has been leading the company since January 2023, will now remain CEO until December 2030. The early contract extension reflects the company’s successful development in recent years and signals stability and confidence in its leadership.
Jens Amail, CEO of SNP SE
Willi Westenberger, Managing Director at Carlyle and Chairman of SNP’s Supervisory Board, says: “Under Jens Amail’s guidance, SNP has made significant progress across its key strategic priorities, strengthened its market position and delivered sustained operational improvements. The company has accelerated its international expansion and broadened its global partner ecosystem as the foundation for sustainable growth. Extending his contract is a clear signal of continuity and underlines our confidence in his leadership and the strong team he has built at SNP.”
The significant operational progress and stability gained by SNP are closely linked to the leadership of Jens Amail. Since the end of 2022, the company has achieved annual records in order entry, revenue and EBIT. The sustained increase in profitability was backed up by a successful internationalization and growth strategy. This has opened up new markets, significantly expanded the software business and elevated the collaboration with the ecosystem to a new level.
Jens Amail also played a key role in strengthening SNP’s corporate governance and strategic stability. The return to a dual governance structure with an Executive and Supervisory Board, as well as the resolution of long-standing legal matters, have provided a solid foundation for the company’s future development. On the product side, the introduction of the SNP Kyano platform in 2024 was an important evolutionary step in supporting the company’s strategy as an enabler of digital transformations and business agility.
Building on this strong momentum, SNP entered into a strategic partnership with global investment firm Carlyle at the end of 2024. The partnership is intended to support the next phase of the company’s growth by accelerating strategy execution and further expanding SNP’s global footprint.
With the early extension of Jens Amail’s contract, the Supervisory Board is ensuring continuity at the top of the company as SNP enters the next chapter of its growth story.
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About SNP
SNP (ticker: SHF.DE) is the global technology platform leader and trusted partner for companies seeking unparalleled data-enabled transformation capabilities and business agility. SNP’s Kyano platform integrates all necessary capabilities and partner offerings to provide a comprehensive software-based experience in data migration and management. Combined with the BLUEFIELD approach, Kyano sets a comprehensive industry standard for restructuring and modernizing SAP-centric IT landscapes faster and more securely while harnessing data-driven innovations.
The company works with more than 3,000 customers of all sizes and in all industries in over 80 countries, including numerous DAX 40 and Fortune 500 companies. The SNP Group has more than 1,600 employees worldwide at over 36 locations in 23 countries. The company is headquartered in Heidelberg, Germany, and generated revenues of EUR 254,8 million in the 2024 fiscal year.
Save up to 25% with THREE self-chosen perks to match each journey— whether for family fun or business needs
HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 20 January 2026 – Dorsett Kai Tak, Hong Kong invites travellers to personalize their Hong Kong stay with the Dorsett 3 Wishes Room Package. Guests can enjoy up to 25% savings on a two‑night stay while choosing THREE perks from a list of nine, tailored to their travel purpose—whether for leisure or business—combining modern luxury with authentic local experiences.
Stays Tailored for Every Kind of Traveller
Forfamilies and leisure travellers: enjoy local snacks vouchers from Kowloon City’s “Little Thailand”—with treats like egg waffles, pandan buns, or mango‑longan‑coconut dessert—plus options such as complimentary breakfast, room upgrade or a free Octopus card for easy city travel.
For business travellers: choose perks like an Airport Express ticket to Kowloon Station, complimentary suit pressing, or a local data SIM card to stay connected.
Dorsett Kai Tak sits beside the iconic Kai Tak Sports Park, home to world-class concerts and international sporting events. Guests enjoy exclusive walkway access to the Main Stadium and Kai Tak malls. Complimentary shuttle service to AIRSIDE mega mall and Kai Tak MTR ensures easy shopping and city exploration.
Leisure travellers can explore Kowloon Walled City Park for a glimpse of the city’s past or visit the former Kai Tak Airport site for aviation history. Foodies may wander through Kowloon City for Southeast Asian flavours or enjoy traditional Chiu Chow cuisine.
Featuring 373 contemporary rooms, including family-friendly triples, quads, connecting rooms, and balcony suites — ideal for groups of friends or families. Dining options include Jin Bo Law Skybar, Kai Fuk Lau, and Siete Ocho.
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About Dorsett Kai Tak, Hong Kong
This flagship property of Dorsett Hospitality International offers a modern five‑star stay in Hong Kong’s historic Kai Tak district. Conveniently located near Kai Tak Sports Park, the hotel provides exclusive stadium access and a complimentary shuttle to AIRSIDE and Kai Tak MTR.
Guests can choose from 373 stylish rooms and suites—including family-friendly options and the Presidential Pool Suite—and enjoy an infinity pool, 24-hour gym, Jin Bo Law Skybar, and dining at Kai Fuk Lau and Siete Ocho.
HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 20 January 2026 – Global computing power is growing aggressively and pushing high-density chip power consumption. As this power density increases, traditional air cooling is reaching its physical limits, and once-fringe liquid cooling technology, boasting thermal efficiency hundreds of times greater than air cooling, is rapidly becoming core infrastructure.
Southco’s Floating Mechanism
Driven by global sustainability targets and the need for high-performance, energy-efficient infrastructures, new large data centers must achieve their targeted PUE values, accelerating the industry towards large-scale liquid cooling. However, reliability issues stemming from insufficient mechanical tolerances at the connection points of liquid cooling systems are becoming a critical bottleneck for energy efficiency upgrades and stable operation. Southco recognizes the severity of this challenge and is committed to providing breakthrough solutions.
Minor Deviations, Major Costs
During the large-scale deployment of liquid cooling technology, the reliability of connection interfaces is vital. According to key data from the Open Compute Project (OCP) “Rack-Mounted Manifold Requirements and Verification Guidelines,” a mere 1mm increase in mechanical deviation at liquid cooling interfaces can significantly raise system flow resistance by 15%, leading to a 7% increase in pump energy consumption! This is no trivial amount; in a hyperscale data center with thousands of interfaces, it translates to millions of kilowatt-hours of additional energy consumption and substantial operational costs each year. More concerning is that traditional rigid connection solutions typically offer only ±0.5mm of static tolerance, which proves inadequate in complex real-world environments like these:
Accumulation of Multi-Dimensional Installation Deviations: In mixed deployment scenarios of widely used EIA-310-D standard racks and advanced ORV3 open architectures, rack installation tolerances can accumulate up to ±3.2mm, far exceeding the limits of traditional solutions.
Dynamic Vibration Impacts: In ISTA 3-E vibration tests simulating real transportation and operating environments, interface displacement often exceeds 2.8mm, posing significant risks of leaks or connection failures.
Material Thermal Expansion Effects: Under a typical temperature change of 55°C, copper alloy manifolds can expand approximately 1.2mm per meter, continuously challenging fixed interfaces.
These dynamic, multi-dimensional deviations underline the urgent need for an intelligent, reliable sealing connection solution to ensure the long-term, efficient, and safe operation of liquid cooling systems.
Blind Mate Quick Disconnect: A Connection for a Dynamic World
As a century-old expert in precision engineering, Southco confronts this challenge head-on with the launch of the revolutionary new “Blind Mate Floating Mechanism” liquid cooling connection solution. This innovation is not just a new product; it is a systematic response to profound insight into industry pain points.
Current Status and Trends of Blind Mate Floating Technology
Liquid cooling technology is rapidly gaining traction in high-performance computing (HPC), AI training clusters, and hyperscale data centers. Blind mate technology allows devices to connect without precise visual alignment, making it a core interface solution for rapid deployment and efficient maintenance in liquid cooling systems (especially cold plate systems). The development trends are clear:
Higher Tolerance Capacity: Adapting to more complex rack environments and dynamic changes is essential.
Increased Reliability: Zero leakage, long lifespan, and resistance to extreme conditions are basic requirements.
Intelligent Integration: Integrating sensors for flow, temperature, pressure, etc., for real-time monitoring and predictive maintenance is a future direction.
Standardization and Compatibility: Supporting OCP ORV3 and other open standards for seamless integration across platforms and manufacturers.
Lightweight and Compact Design: Meeting the demands of higher density deployments.
Southco’s Blind Mate Floating Mechanism exemplifies innovative design centered around these core trends.
Advantages Over Traditional Solutions
Compared to traditional fixed or simple floating heat transfer connection solutions, Southco’s “Blind Mate Floating Mechanism” offers a qualitative leap with advantages evident across multiple dimensions.
Three-Dimensional Dynamic Tolerance Control: Southco’s innovative design features a groundbreaking three-dimensional dynamic compensation mechanism: ±4mm of floating tolerance in the radial direction (2° tilt compensation) and 6mm of displacement absorption capacity in the axial direction. This far exceeds common static tolerances in the industry, effectively absorbing and adapting to all previously mentioned installation tolerances, vibration displacements, and thermal expansion deformations.
Self-Centering Mechanism: When the liquid-cooled blind-plug connector is unplugged, the floating structure automatically resets to the center position, ensuring sufficient floating space for plugging and unplugging operations, fully meeting the strict tolerance requirements of OCP and ORV3 standards.
Outstanding Sealing Performance for Long-Term Operation: Products endure rigorous ASME B31.3 standard 300psig burst pressure tests, ensuring over 10 years of service life, providing long-term stability for data centers, an achievement traditional solutions cannot match.
Efficient Maintenance and Significant Cost Reduction: Featuring the Universal Quick Disconnect Blind (UQDB) interface, the design enables genuine “blind operations,” allowing server maintenance without precise alignment or specialized tools. Quick disconnect capabilities make server replacement or upgrades as convenient as “hot plugging,” reducing downtime and related losses by over 90%.
The Necessity of Blind Mate Floating Mechanism
In AI computing clusters and next-generation data centers, adopting advanced connection solutions like Southco’s “Blind Mate Floating Mechanism” is no longer optional, but essential.
Key to Overcoming Cooling Bottlenecks: High power density is an inevitable trend; traditional cooling and rigid connections can no longer meet the demand. The Blind Mate Floating Mechanism is foundational for unleashing the full potential of liquid cooling and ensuring efficient, stable operation of cooling systems.
Cornerstone of Business Continuity: The costs of data center downtime are immense. The rapid, reliable thermal maintenance supported by the Blind Mate Floating Mechanism is vital for ensuring uninterrupted operation of critical business activities 24/7.
Core to Achieving Green and Low-Carbon Goals: Minor deviations in connectors leading to increased flow resistance can significantly elevate pump energy consumption. Its high-tolerance, low-flow resistance design directly contributes to lowering data center PUE values, making it an important element in energy conservation and emissions reduction goals.
Flexibility for Future Expansion and Upgrading: Modular and standardized design enables data centers to expand capacity and upgrade equipment more flexibly, easily accommodating future increases in computing power demand and technological iterations.
Continuous Innovation, Intelligent Cooling Ahead
According to the “Open Rack V3” white paper, liquid cooling penetration in hyperscale data centers is expected to exceed 40% by 2025. Southco continues to invest in R&D to iterate floating mechanism technology:
* Exploring lightweight high-performance materials (like PPSU thermoplastic) to reduce weight while maintaining strength. * Advancing intelligent sensor integration for real-time monitoring of key parameters like flow and temperature, providing data for predictive maintenance and energy efficiency optimization. * Deepening ecosystem collaboration and standardization to promote liquid cooling interfaces in higher density, lower TCO, and broader applications.
As liquid cooling technology transitions from optional to essential, Southco’s “Blind Mate ” represents a precision engineering product innovation, and a profound understanding of cooling challenges in the data center industry. By integrating over a century of precision mechanical design expertise with innovative three-dimensional dynamic tolerance control technology, Southco strives to help global data centers break through cooling bottlenecks, building a more efficient, reliable, and greener foundation for computing power, empowering infinite possibilities in the digital age.
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About Southco
Southco, Inc. is the leading global designer and manufacturer of engineered access solutions. From quality and performance to aesthetics and ergonomics, we understand that first impressions are lasting impressions in product design. For over 75 years, Southco has helped the world’s most recognized brands create value for their customers with innovative access solutions designed to enhance the touch points of their products in transportation and industrial applications, medical equipment, data centers and more. With unrivalled engineering resources, innovative products and a dedicated global team, Southco delivers the broadest portfolio of premium access solutions available to equipment designers throughout the world.
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– How NEC’s AI Is Creating What’s Ahead in Vietnam –
TOKYO, Jan. 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — NEC Corporation (NEC; TSE: 6701) recently won awards in five categories at the Newsweek AI Impact APAC & EMEA Awards, which identify and recognize organizations for their innovative use of AI to solve everyday business challenges.
As Vietnam continues to strengthen its digital economy and smart industry capabilities, the role of dependable AI systems is becoming more pronounced. NEC’s recognition at the Newsweek AI Impact Awards reflects the relevance of AI technologies designed for reliability and long-term growth.
Award Summary NEC’s proprietary AI technologies and solutions were recognized in the following five categories.
1．AI Brand & Retail > Best Outcomes, Marketing and Creative
(1) Title The taste of life created by brewers and AI – Agentic AI x Craft Beer
(2) Overview NEC collaborated with beer artisans from Kyodo Shoji Co., Ltd.’s Coedo Brewery and AI to develop the craft beer “Life Brew Craft.” NEC’s core AI technology “NEC cotomi” analyzed and incorporated information on the lifestyles and values of multiple generations of modern Japanese people. Furthermore, an Agentic AI based on NEC cotomi referenced vast amounts of recipe information—approximately 1.4 million characters—to create new recipe proposals through dialogue with the brewers.
2．AI Brand & Retail > Best Outcomes, Product Development and Innovation
(1) Title AI-Powered New Product Demand Forecasting: Driving Consensus Through Predictive Insights
(2) Overview In traditional new product development, insufficient historical data made it difficult to create accurate forecasts. NEC’s AI-powered New Product Demand Forecasting Solution leverages proprietary AI to predict and support stakeholder consensus-building.
3．Best of “Most Innovative AI Technology or Service” > Extraordinary Impact in AI innovation
(1) Title NEC’s Negotiation AI: Automating Delivery Adjustments for Greater Efficiency
(2) Overview NEC’s proprietary AI technology automates the negotiation and adjustment processes traditionally performed by humans. It automatically derives essential and desirable conditions for negotiations and proposes mutually acceptable, optimal terms. Leveraging this technology, NEC aims to automate delivery date and quantity adjustments in the procurement of parts from suppliers. A proof-of-concept applied to procurement operations within the NEC Group confirmed significant improvements in operational efficiency.
4．Best of “Most Innovative AI Technology or Service” > Extraordinary Impact in AI Transparency or Responsibility
(1) Title Fact or Fiction? How NEC’s AI Keeps LLMs Trustworthy
(2) Overview NEC is addressing LLM hallucination issues by providing three functions—Quality Checker, LLM Explainer, and Fact Checker—to verify LLM outputs and enhance safety. Rollout began sequentially starting in October 2024. These functions are compatible with both NEC’s proprietary AI core technology NEC cotomi and the “Microsoft Azure OpenAI Service.” This enables reliable generative AI across a wide range of applications.
5．AI Workplace > Best Outcomes, Leadership and Succession Planning
(1) Title Client Zero: NEC Leading AI Implementation at the Forefront of Transformation
(2) Overview NEC positions itself as “Client Zero” (the first customer of its own solutions), building a model for corporate transformation by leveraging cutting-edge technologies, including AI. It also extends these results to its customers, with the introduction of AI into management dashboards, for example. This enables not only the visualization of actual performance data but also the incorporation of performance forecasts, facilitating rapid decision-making and swift action to anticipate future developments.
Going forward, NEC will continue to research and develop safe and secure AI that successfully drives transformation, contributing to solving customers’ business challenges.
Naoto Hamatani, General Director of NEC Vietnam, shares, “Vietnam’s digital economy is growing rapidly, and AI is a critical enabler for analytics and public services. NEC’s recognition showcases our dedication to safe and reliable innovation. We are Creating What’s Ahead by helping Vietnam build strong digital foundations for the future.”
About NEC The NEC Group leverages technology to create social value and promote a more sustainable world where everyone has the chance to reach their full potential. NEC Corporation was established in 1899. Today, the NEC Group’s approximately 110,000 employees utilize world-leading AI, security, and communications technologies to solve the most pressing needs of customers and society.
Global mobile data now available directly in the Grab app for Indonesian travellers abroad
JAKARTA, Indonesia, Jan. 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — DT One today announced the launch of Tunz eSIM on Grab Indonesia, enabling Indonesian travellers to buy and activate global mobile data instantly within the Grab app.
With Tunz eSIM, Grab Indonesia users can now purchase mobile data before departure or upon arrival overseas, activate it in seconds, and connect immediately, without changing SIM cards or visiting telecom stores. The service addresses one of the most common travel pain points: reliable and affordable connectivity the moment users land.
This is the first time eSIM connectivity has been integrated into Grab in Indonesia, embedding international mobile data into one of the country’s most widely used super apps. The rollout is exclusive to Indonesia and designed specifically for Indonesians travelling abroad
For Grab Indonesia, the integration adds a new digital service that complements its existing mobility, payments, and lifestyle offerings. It enables Grab to deepen user engagement, and support travellers throughout their journey, within a single app.
Peter De Caluwe, Chief Executive Officer of DT One said: “Staying connected when travelling is still more complicated than it should be. By launching Tunz eSIM on Grab Indonesia, we’re removing friction from international connectivity and making it available instantly, through a platform millions already use every day. This is about solving a real travel problem at scale.”
Rivana Mezaya, Director of Digital and Sustainability, Grab Indonesia said: “Connectivity is essential when people travel, yet it’s often inconvenient to arrange. With Tunz eSIM now available directly in the Grab app, our users can stay connected abroad easily and instantly. This partnership allows us to extend practical, everyday services that support users beyond borders.”
DT One enables digital platforms to offer cross-border services by connecting them to a global network of mobile operators and partners. Through its Tunz eSIM technology, DT One already supports on-demand mobile data access in more than 140 countries, helping platforms deliver seamless global connectivity at scale.
PETALING JAYA, Malaysia, Jan. 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The MINI Countryman Owners Club Malaysia (MCOCM) has successfully concluded its Annual Gathering 2025, themed “MINI + U”, bringing together MINI owners, families, partners, and automotive enthusiasts for a vibrant, lifestyle-driven community event in Petaling Jaya.
An aerial snapshot captures the spirit of “MINI + U” as MINI Countryman owners, families, and partners come together at the MCOCM Annual Gathering 2025 in Petaling Jaya.
Moving beyond the format of a conventional car meet, the gathering reflected the evolution of automotive owner communities into broader social and lifestyle platforms. The event celebrated individuality, inclusivity, and togetherness, values closely aligned with the MINI brand through a full-day programme designed to engage participants across all age groups.
The organising committee expressed its appreciation to event sponsors whose strong support was instrumental to the success of the gathering. Key partners included Journey 69 Sdn Bhd (Journey 69), Trapo Marketing Sdn Bhd (TRAPO) , DM Dasher Sdn Bhd (70mai), Sunshine Bread Sdn Bhd, EXT AUTO SUPPLY SDN BHD (DRAGX), BioSurge Asia Sdn Bhd (KM+), and Sime Motors Auto Bavaria Sdn. Bhd (MINI Ara Damansara). Their collaboration enabled MCOCM to deliver a well-rounded and memorable experience for attendees.
In addition, MCOCM extends its sincere thanks to few anonymous sponsors for their generous contributions, which enhanced the overall event experience. These included event plaques, lucky draw prizes such as Sunway Hotel stay vouchers and pickleball paddles, as well as practical giveaways including tissue boxes, all of which were well received by participants during the event.
In line with the “MINI + U” theme, event highlights included a pickleball tournament and a pickleball play-and-learn session, introducing many participants to the fast-growing sport. Family-friendly attractions such as a petting zoo and inflatable playground enhanced the inclusive atmosphere, while lifestyle merchandise booths and food trucks added to the event’s festive appeal. Supported by favourable weather conditions, the gathering concluded on a positive note, reinforcing a strong sense of connection within the community.
MCOCM reaffirmed its commitment to nurturing a lifestyle-oriented MINI owners’ community in Malaysia and looks forward to continuing its collaboration with partners, sponsors, and MINI Malaysia to deliver engaging and meaningful initiatives in the future.
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