HONG KONG, Jan. 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — CNN International Commercial (CNNIC) and NGK Insulators, LTD. (NGK), a global leader in ceramic technology, are launching a new cross-platform campaign to showcase cutting-edge technological advancements and their role in shaping a sustainable future. The campaign highlights how advanced technologies are addressing global challenges and driving digital transformation.

NGK is the exclusive sponsor of a special half-hour program, Innovate. Airing on CNN International in January 2026, the 30-minute special explores the stories behind business ideas, technological developments, and entrepreneurial breakthroughs that are reshaping our world. Digital content will also be available to further spotlight entrepreneurs, business leaders, and innovators who are moving the world toward a more sustainable future.

“We are thrilled to continue our long-standing partnership with NGK, a company that embodies the spirit of innovation and dedication to solving global challenges,” said Cathy Ibal, Senior Vice President, CNN International Commercial. “Through CNN’s compelling storytelling and deep audience engagement, we are confident that this cross-platform campaign will inspire global audiences with stories of innovative thinkers who are helping to shape a smarter and more sustainable future.”

“NGK Insulators will change its name to ‘NGK Corporation’ in April 2026 to accelerate the transformation of our business structure and advance our vision of becoming a company that contributes to carbon neutrality and a digital society through our unique ceramic technologies. Our partnership with CNN on Innovate, a program that spotlights forward-looking challenges and innovations, aligns perfectly with our commitment to pursue new opportunities and continue evolving as an organization. We are delighted that this collaboration will help further reinforce our pursuit of innovation,” said Shigeru Kobayashi, President, NGK INSULATORS, LTD.

The campaign also includes commercial production elements by CNNIC’s global brand studio, Create, including two branded videos, as well as a branded article exploring how advanced ceramic technologies are shaping an ideal world. Create also produced two branded films featuring Shigeru Kobayashi, President of NGK, where he discusses NGK’s vision to achieve full carbon neutrality by 2050 and the infinite possibilities of ceramics in contributing to the future of energy.

About CNN International Commercial

CNN International Commercial (CNNIC) is responsible for the business operations of CNN’s properties outside of the United States. All commercial activities for brands such as CNN International, CNN Arabic, CNN Style and CNN Business are aligned within the division. This encompasses advertising sales, sponsorship partnerships, commercial content development, content sales, brand licensing, distribution and out-of-home operations, business development and marketing for the world’s leading international news provider. CNNIC is a recognised industry leader in international advertising sales and its use of award-winning commercial content, produced through its Create unit and driven by its advanced data usage and digital capabilities, has resulted in strong and enduring partnerships with many of the world’s most recognised brands. Its Content Sales and Licensing unit has relationships with more than 1,000 affiliates ranging from licensing the CNN brand through to content supply contracts as well as offering consultancy services. For more information visit http://commercial.cnn.com

About NGK Insulators

NGK Insulators (NGK) is a leading company in the field of ceramics. Since its foundation in 1919, NGK has used its unique ceramic technology to provide numerous ground-breaking products that solve social issues. Today, NGK is active in more than 15 countries worldwide, with business foci including mobility, energy, IT and industry.

As one of the largest manufacturers of ceramic substrates for automotive catalytic converters, NGK is actively working to reduce the impact on the global environment. Under its medium- to long-term vision, “NGK Group Vision Road to 2050” looking ahead to 2050, the NGK Group is promoting a transformation of its business portfolio toward the Carbon Neutral (CN) and Digital Society (DS) fields. NGK’s advanced product lineup includes the “EnerCera” series — compact, thin, and high-energy-density lithium-ion rechargeable batteries that are essential for sustainable energy infrastructure. In addition, NGK has developed the Translucent Alumina Wafer, a key component that is gaining attention as an indispensable material for chiplet integration processes in semiconductor manufacturing.

Through providing innovative, high-quality products, NGK is committed to contributing to our society. In order to create a future where people can coexist with nature, we will continue to develop and provide products that support social infrastructure while preserving the environment. For more information visit https://www.ngk-insulators.com/en/

BEIJING, Jan. 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — At CES 2026, ROBOTERA showcases its flagship robotics lineup, including the L7 full-size humanoid robot, the Q5 wheeled humanoid robot, and the XHAND1 dexterous hand. Together, these products embody the “Hexa-Core” concept, highlighting strength, agility, precision, stability, durability, and adaptability across multiple application scenarios.

L7: Full-Size Humanoid with Strength, Dexterity, and Multi-Robot Collaboration

The L7 is the first full-size bipedal humanoid robot in China to combine large-scale dynamic motion with fine manipulation. At CES 2026, L7 demonstrates ultra-low-latency full-body teleoperation, showcasing how its human-scale structure enables precise manipulation while maintaining exceptional stability during complex movements.

Standing 171 cm tall and weighing 70 kg, L7 features human-like proportions, 55 degrees of freedom, and can carry up to 20 kg with both arms, delivering agile, powerful, and well-balanced motion. It supports full bipedal and upper-body configurations, adapting to different deployment scenarios and reducing on-site integration costs.

Q5: High-DOF Humanoid for Natural Motion Replication

Positioned to redefine service robots, the Q5 wheeled humanoid platform features 44 DoF across the body, enabling accurate replication of human motion. During on-site demonstrations, Q5 interacts naturally with visitors, delivers gifts, and performs actions such as squatting to pick up objects with smooth, coordinated movements. Its slim and refined design makes it suitable not only for research purposes, but also for highly interactive commercial service environments.

XHAND1: Fully Direct-Drive Dexterous Hand with Professional Precision

XHAND1 is a fully direct-drive, five-fingered dexterous hand with 12 active degrees of freedom. It offers a maximum single-hand grip force of 80 N and can lift objects weighing up to 25 kg. With fast response and precise control, XHAND1 demonstrates professional-level manipulation, including fine force and angle control during on-site interactive demonstrations.

XHAND1 is already adopted by leading robotics companies such as Skild AI, Humanoid AI, and Extend Robotics, as well as top universities and research institutions including UC Berkeley, MIT, and ByteDance Seed.

Hardware Portfolio Highlights

From L7’s powerful and dexterous full-body performance, to Q5’s ultra-human-like presence, and XHAND1’s high-precision manipulation, ROBOTERA’s hardware portfolio demonstrates strong capabilities in mechanical performance, stability, flexibility, and multi-scenario deployment.

To date, ROBOTERA has cumulatively delivered over 600 units, with its products deployed across global exhibition, retail, and logistics environments, underscoring the reliability and real-world value of its hardware platforms.

JAKARTA, Indonesia, Jan. 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Elitery (PT Data Sinergitama Jaya, Tbk, IDX: ELIT), a leading IT Managed Services provider, announces its official recertification as a Great Place to Work® (GPTW) for 2026. This recognition arrives during a milestone year marked by rapid international expansion and multiple industry accolades.

Based on an independent Trust Index© survey, 88% of Elitery employees confirmed the company is a great place to work, far exceeding the global average of 59%. This reflects ELIT‘s success in maintaining a high-trust, people-centric culture while scaling operations globally.

Elitery’s strong workplace foundation has also supported its expansion into the Malaysian market through the establishment of Elitery Global Technology Sdn. Bhd. and key local partnerships. The company is extending its advanced cloud, cybersecurity, and AI-driven solutions to empower regional digital transformation. In line with its vision to foster innovation and education, Elitery also signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Sunway University to advance digital learning and Artificial Intelligence (AI) initiatives across Southeast Asia.

Beyond its cultural and regional achievements, the year 2025 has further underscored Elitery’s commitment to excellence and leadership across multiple sectors. A major highlight was receiving the Jakarta Investment Award (JIA) 2025, which recognizes Elitery’s significant contribution to the city’s economic growth and investment climate. This was complemented by winning the Indonesia Industrial Services Awards (IdSAs) 2025, solidifying Elitery’s position as a premier provider of industrial-grade IT managed services.

Earlier in the year, Elitery achieved the Google Cloud Security – Services Partner Specialization, demonstrating its deep expertise in cloud security. This excellence is also reflected in individual leadership recognition across the organization. Erwin Damar Prasetyo, Director of Elitery, was honored as Indonesia’s Best CFO 2024, while Astrid Erawan, Corporate Secretary of Elitery, was named a Corporate Secretary Champion 2025 by the SWA Awards, recognizing her role in strengthening governance and transparency.

“2025 has been a milestone year for Elitery. Receiving our second Great Place to Work® certification with an 88% satisfaction rate, reaffirms that our growth is driven by the happiness, trust, and commitment of our people.” said Kresna Adiprawira, President Director of Elitery. “At Elitery, we believe that empowering our people through our 5C’s DNA and a flexible ‘Work-From-Anywhere’ culture is what enables us to achieve such significant milestones, from expanding into Malaysia to being recognized as leaders in corporate governance and cloud security. As we grow internationally, our people remain our greatest competitive advantage.”

By nurturing an environment of Credibility, Respect, Fairness, Pride, and Camaraderie, Elitery continues to attract top tech talent, driving digital transformation across the region.

About Elitery

Elitery (PT Data Sinergitama Jaya Tbk, IDX: ELIT) is a leading IT Managed Services provider specializing in cloud and cybersecurity. With 14+ years of experience and a strategic partnership with Google Cloud, ELIT manages mission-critical systems for millions of users. Recognized as a Great Place to Work and a two-time Google Cloud Public Sector Partner of the Year (2023-2024), ELIT is committed to driving secure digital transformation across the Asia-Pacific region.

Media Contact: Astrid Erawan, Corporate Secretary PT. Data Sinergitama Jaya, Tbk. Email: corsec@elitery.com Website: www.elitery.com

HANGZHOU, China, Jan. 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — On January 7^th, Astronergy officially launched ASTRO N7 Pro, the company’s next-generation PV modules designed to set new benchmarks in power output, efficiency, and long-term system value. Featuring a power output of up to 670W and a maximum efficiency of 24.8%, ASTRO N7 Pro addresses the evolving demands of utility-scale and C&I distributed solar projects globally.

ASTRO N7 Pro is powered by Astronergy’s upgraded TOPCon 5.0+ solar cell technology, integrating industry-leading technologies such as ASP, PF, SNOP. A key upgrade is the adoption of quarter-cut design: quarter-cut cell tech reduces internal current of cells, lowering power loss. Meanwhile, quarter-cut cell layout design effectively reduces the peak hot spot temperature and power loss, improving module reliability and system safety.

In practical operating environments, ASTRO N7 Pro demonstrates strong resilience under partial shading conditions. Its unique circuit design effectively reduces shading impact, enabling up to 20% more power output than half-cut-cell modules when shading occurs.

These modules also deliver reliable performance in low-irradiance and high-temperature conditions. Improved Rsh and fewer current leakage paths enable ASTRO N7 Pro to achieve 6.05% increase in single-watt power gain compared with BC products. This ensures stable energy production during early mornings, late afternoons and cloudy weather. Supported by a temperature coefficient of –0.26%/°C, ASTRO N7 Pro can maintain consistent power generation in regions with high temperatures.

With bifaciality reaching up to 85±5%, ASTRO N7 Pro earns 1–3% additional bifacial power gains over BC products. Its reliability is further reinforced through the quarter-cut cell layout, 20BB design, and a low-temperature & low-stress manufacturing process without flux, which together lead to a more uniform stress distribution, reduced hidden crack risks, and durable long-term performance.

Designed for higher returns across the project lifecycle, ASTRO N7 Pro comes with a 30-year linear power warranty and a 15-year product warranty. Compared with same-size BC modules, there’s a 1.2% increase in both first-year power generation and 30-year cumulative power generation, and LCOE is cut by 1.2%.

ASTRO N7 Pro is more than just a new product series, but Astronergy’s continued focus on customer needs across diverse application scenarios. With the launch of ASTRO N7 Pro, Astronergy keeps powering a sustainable future through innovation, reliability and greater profits.