XIAMEN, China, Dec. 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Milesight today announced its Mobile Surveillance Unit (MSU) Solution, a rapidly deployable security system built for sites with no fixed power, no fixed network, and constantly changing risks. The solution combines outdoor-ready cameras, a low-power edge recording server with embedded Nx VMS, and industrial 4G connectivity, and supports multiple MSU form factors including mobile security trailers, CCTV towers, and compact box units.

“Customers increasingly need surveillance that can move as fast as the site does, without trenching, permits, or permanent infrastructure,” said Tony Zhang, Product Director at Milesight. “With Milesight MSU Solutions, integrators and operators can deploy reliable systems faster, keep them running efficiently off-grid, and relocate them easily as risks change.”

Outdoor-Ready CCTV for MSU Deployment

Mobile Surveillance Units (MSUs) are self-contained trailer/tower/box systems for sites without infrastructure. To support MSU deployments, Milesight delivers a series of outdoor-ready cameras, purpose-built for off-grid and harsh environments.

• Low power consumption for longer off-grid runtime

Optimized energy efficiency helps extend battery life and reduce required solar panel and battery capacity, lowering total system cost and maintenance frequency.

• Full-color night imaging with proactive deterrence

TrueColor image performance improves night-time evidence quality, while built-in audio and visual deterrence supports faster on-site response.

• Complete camera lineup for flexible MSU builds

A full outdoor portfolio supports varied site layouts and risk profiles, including PTZ for long-range detail, panoramic for wide-area coverage, and LPR for enhancing parking security and traffic workflows.

• Rugged, outdoor-first industrial design

Milesight cameras are engineered for mobile outdoor deployments. With IP67/IK10 protection, EIS stabilization, 1000+ km trailer-proven testing, and enhanced PTZ dome protection, they keep video steady and hardware secure.

Key Application Scenarios

Typical deployment scenarios include construction sites (theft deterrence, process oversight, and PPE compliance), large outdoor parking areas such as retail parking lots and auto dealerships, temporary events requiring rapid setup and redeployment, and roads for congestion monitoring and speed calming.

For more information, please visit Milesight website or contact your local Milesight representative.

About Milesight
Milesight offers multi-potential sensing products to capture meaningful data. It innovatively applies AI, 5G, IoT to bring real impact to diverse applications. Committed to making sensing matter, Milesight responsively addresses customer demands and works closely with a growing partner ecosystem to realize the value of data.

Contact:
Angel Cai
Marketing Manager, Milesight
86-592-5922772
angel@milesight.com

–          SK hynix 32Gb 1b die-based 256GB server DDR5 RDIMM completes compatibility validation with Intel Xeon 6 platform
–          Demonstrates world-leading expertise in high-capacity DDR5 module technology
–          SK hynix to proactively enhance customer satisfaction as a “Full-stack AI memory creator”

SEOUL, South Korea, Dec. 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — SK hynix Inc. (or “the company”, www.skhynix.com) announced today that it has become the first in the industry to complete the Intel Data Center Certified process to apply 256GB DDR5 RDIMM^[1]—a high capacity server module based on 32Gb fifth-generation 10nm-class (1b) DRAM— to Intel® Xeon® 6 platform.

As an Intel Data Center Certified system/platform, 256GB DDR5 RDIMM has completed extensive testing and rigorous validation by Intel’s Advanced Data Center Development Laboratory, and is now the industry’s first server module verified to provide reliable performance, compatibility and quality when combined with Intel Xeon processors. SK hynix has previously obtained similar validation in January this year for its 16Gb fourth-generation 10nm-class (1a) die-based 256GB product.

By becoming the first in the industry to validate compatibility with Intel’s latest server platform, SK hynix is demonstrating technological leadership in high-capacity DDR5 modules. Based on this, the company will expand cooperation with major global data center operators and continue to lead the next-generation memory market in response to rapidly increasing demand from server customers.

In this new AI-driven infrastructure environment, memory has emerged as a critical determinant of performance. As AI inference models evolve beyond generating simple response to performing complex logical processes, the volume of data that must be processed in real time is growing exponentially. To manage these massive data sets swiftly and reliably, high-capacity and high-performance memory has become indispensable—driving a sharp increase in market demand.

The company anticipates its latest product to be the ideal solution to meet this growing demand. Servers equipped with the new module deliver up to 16% higher inference performance compared with those using 32Gb die-based 128GB products. In addition, by utilizing 32Gb DRAM chips, the design achieves up to approximately 18% lower power consumption than previous 256GB products based on 16Gb 1a DRAM. With this improved power efficiency and outstanding performance per watt^[2], the company expects strong interest from data center customers.

“We are now able to respond more swiftly to customer needs, solidifying our leadership in the server DDR5 DRAM market. As a full-stack AI memory creator, we will actively address the growing demand for high-performance, low-power, and high-capacity memory solutions to further enhance customer satisfaction.” said Sangkwon Lee, head of DRAM Product Planning & Enablement at SK hynix.

“This achievement represents the culmination of collaborative engineering efforts across Intel and SK hynix and demonstrates our shared commitment to advancing memory technology. The high-capacity module addresses the increasingly demanding requirements of capacity-hungry workloads of AI applications, enabling our customers to unlock new levels of performance and efficiency in their data center operations,” said Dr. Dimitrios Ziakas, VP of Platform Architecture, Intel Data Center Group.

About SK hynix Inc.
SK hynix Inc., headquartered in Korea, is the world’s top tier semiconductor supplier offering Dynamic Random Access Memory chips (“DRAM”) and flash memory chips (“NAND flash”) for a wide range of distinguished customers globally. The Company’s shares are traded on the Korea Exchange, and the Global Depository shares are listed on the Luxembourg Stock Exchange. Further information about SK hynix is available at www.skhynix.com, news.skhynix.com.

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SEOUL, South Korea, Dec. 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The Kia PV5, the brand’s first all-electric Platform Beyond Vehicle (PBV), is building one of the most comprehensive global award records ever achieved by a first-generation model, confirming Kia’s competitiveness in the traditional light commercial vehicle (LCV) segment from its very first year on the market.

Since its global debut, the PV5 has earned major international accolades spanning performance, safety, design, family usability and long-distance capability. Together, these recognitions underscore not only the strength of the product itself, but also the market relevance of Kia’s PBV strategy—rooted in customer insight, practical usability and decades of commercial-vehicle experience.

“The momentum behind the PV5 reflects Kia’s long-term commitment to redefining purpose-built mobility,” said Sangdae Kim, Executive Vice President and Head of PBV Business Division, Kia Corporation. “By combining modular design, electrification and a scalable PBV ecosystem, we aim to create lasting value for businesses, cities and individual customers worldwide.”

Europe has emerged as a key proving ground for the PV5’s global competitiveness. In the UK alone, the PV5 Cargo has secured multiple ‘Van of the Year’ titles from Electrifying.com, What Van?, Parkers and News UK, with judges consistently praising its modular PBV platform, refined EV driving experience, conversion flexibility and operator-focused practicality. Kia was also named ‘EV Brand of the Year’ at the 2026 Electrifying.com Awards.

On the global stage, the PV5 was unanimously selected as the 2026 International Van of the Year (IVOTY) by 26 commercial vehicle journalists—making it the first Korean van and Asia’s first EV to receive the honor. Judges highlighted its modular architecture, real-world efficiency and strong safety credentials.

Safety leadership was further reinforced when the PV5 Cargo achieved a five-star rating in the 2025 Euro NCAP Commercial Van Safety Assessment, placing it among Europe’s safest electric vans.

Design excellence has also been recognized through multiple Red Dot Awards, including a Best of the Best honor for the PV5 WKNDR Concept, while real-world capability was validated by a GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ title for the longest distance driven by a fully loaded electric van on a single charge.

Together, these achievements position the PV5 as both an award-winning vehicle and the starting point of Kia’s long-term PBV journey toward more flexible, efficient and customer-centered mobility solutions.

For more information, visit the Kia Global Media Center for more.

Highlights

• Production of 600 tonnes of low-carbon PureGRAPH^® enhanced cement successfully completed by one of the UK’s largest cement producers
• Graphene enhanced cement will be used by multiple end users in a range of applications, including concrete roof tiles for sustainable housing
• First Graphene will work with FP McCann, Morgan Sindall and Breedon to ensure streamlined pouring of PureGRAPH^® enhanced concrete across projects
• Several other UK and Australian organisations have requested volumes of the trial material for testing in their respective fields.

SYDNEY, Dec. 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — First Graphene Limited (ASX:FGR; “First Graphene” or “the Company”) is pleased to announce the successful production of approximately 600 tonnes of graphene enhanced cement ahead of a raft of new trial projects rolling out in the United Kingdom.

The high tonnage of cement contains circa three tonnes of First Graphene’s PureGRAPH-CEM^® additive and was produced by commercial partner Breedon Group PLC (“Breedon”) at its Hope Cement Works in Derbyshire.

Production of this historic volume of graphene enhanced cement marks a major milestone for the cement and concrete industry, showcasing the commercial viability of manufacturing a more environmentally friendly product at scale.

Manufacturing was completed efficiently at Hope Cement Works over one day, with PureGRAPH-CEM^® being added into the finally milling stage.

The graphene enhanced cement enables users to reduce their CO₂ footprint by up to 16% due to the reduced amount of carbon intensive ‘clinker’ required.

The PureGRAPH^® enhanced cement is currently in storage ahead of despatch for use in concrete for three main projects across the United Kingdom, and for the University of Manchester to conduct compressive strength testing and analysis of the concrete’s performance.

First Graphene Managing Director and CEO Michael Bell said:

“Production of 600 tonnes of cement containing our PureGRAPH-CEM^® is a historic milestone in our journey, showcasing our product’s viability for production at scale.

Adding graphene into cement has proven to deliver performance benefits for a wide range of applications, and multiple end uses of this cement batch reinforces PureGRAPH^®‘s versatility.

We look forward to working closely with our strategic commercial partner Breedon, Morgan Sindall, FP McCann and the University of Manchester as application trials roll out over coming months.”

Strong and sustainable concrete roof tiles

The first trial will see 30 to 40 tonnes of graphene enhanced cement incorporated into thousands of roof tiles produced by FP McCann at its Cadeby manufacturing plant in Leicestershire.

These tiles will be tested for material use efficiencies and waste reduction benefits over five months at the company’s research and development facility in Knockloughrim.

The trial is part of a Contracts for Innovation: Resource Efficient Construction Impacts project funded by Innovate UK^[1], with £15,000 allocated for the supply of graphene enhanced cement.

FP McCann designed the trial in response to ongoing housing shortages in the UK and to assist with the UK Government’s plan to deliver more than one million affordable and sustainable new homes by 2029.

The PureGRAPH^® enhanced cement will also be used for two infrastructure projects in the UK, delivered in partnership with the high-end infrastructure division of Morgan Sindall Group PLC and Breedon.

First Graphene has also received requests from multiple other organisations across the UK and Australia for experimental volumes of the material for testing across a wide range of applications.

As one of the UK’s largest cement producers, Breedon has a deep commitment to manufacturing sustainable construction materials, reinforced by the use of graphene enhanced cement at its production facility.

First Graphene has previously collaborated with both Breedon and Morgan Sindall to successfully test graphene enhanced concrete as part of a high use truck wash bay on a UK motorway.

BRISBANE, Australia, Dec. 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — EDMI, a global leader in intelligent energy solutions, has entered into a landmark agreement with PLUS ES, a leading smart meter and energy infrastructure provider in Australia, setting a new benchmark for advanced grid intelligence in Australia.

This expanded strategic partnership will oversee one of the nation’s most comprehensive deployments of edge intelligence and metering. It builds upon a successful decade-long collaboration, extending the use for EDMI’s hardware by six years and its Storm cloud intelligence platform for a further 15 years.

Together, EDMI and PLUS ES are poised to transform grid operations. Key deliverables include:

• Enhanced outage management and situational awareness
• Improved Wi-Fi connectivity
• Advanced Distributed Energy Resource (DER) management

By leveraging the unified operating layer of the Neos Solution, this partnership enables secure, real-time decision-making, delivering stability and intelligence across Australia’s increasingly decentralised energy networks.

The agreement also aligns with the trajectory of Australia’s Power of Choice reforms, which continue to accelerate smart meter deployment and expand the role of digital infrastructure within the energy transition. As smart meter volumes increase and data becomes central to grid coordination, both organisations are focused on enabling systems that are interoperable, secure, and able to meet the dynamic performance requirements of a renewable-aligned grid.

Brett Reid, APAC Managing Director of EDMI, said: “This agreement deepens a long-standing, ten year partnership built on trust, capability, and a shared commitment to Australia’s energy future”, explained Reid. “The demands on Australia’s energy transition are forcing utilities to reimagine how they manage renewable variability, customer engagement and infrastructure resilience. By combining our Neos solution with PLUS ES’ operational excellence, we are creating the foundations for a more connected and adaptive national grid,” added Reid.

Rob Amphlett Lewis, Group Executive of PLUS ES, said: “This agreement reflects the confidence we have in our partnership with EDMI and the technology that underpins it. As energy system complexity grows we need intelligent capability supported by data flows and digital infrastructure that can support customer choice ensuring we make the energy transition as efficient and affordable as possible.”

With rising distributed energy, electrification pressures, and tighter regulatory expectations, utilities are seeking proven, data-driven solutions that support a more flexible and consumer aligned grid environment. EDMI’s core platforms, including its Neos grid intelligence solution, is designed to address exactly these challenges. Utilities can better manage renewable variability, demand-side flexibility, and the build-out cost of grid expansion.

The partnership reinforces a shared commitment to national grid readiness, supporting the broader need for coordinated agility across Australia’s energy ecosystem. As regulatory frameworks evolve and distributed energy reshapes the system, the integration of cloud-enabled intelligence, edge monitoring, and unified data platforms is becoming essential to delivering secure and resilient energy services.

By continuing to partner at scale, EDMI and PLUS ES are helping lay the digital foundations for a smarter, more flexible, and more sustainable energy future.

About EDMI

EDMI is a global leader in providing intelligent energy solutions, dedicated to solving the unique challenges faced by the world’s most successful utilities. Our comprehensive range of smart metering and control products, combined with advanced communications and software offerings, enables us to deliver integrated end-to-end solutions tailored to our customers’ needs.

EDMI is owned by Osaki Electric Co., Ltd, a leading Japanese metering solutions provider listed on the Prime Market of the Tokyo Stock Exchange. To learn more about EDMI, visit the EDMI website at www.edmi-meters.com

About PLUS ES

PLUS ES is a nationally recognised provider of specialist metering and infrastructure solutions, working at the intersection of power networks, transport, and energy technology. As one of Australia’s most experienced accredited metering providers, we have unmatched scale and credentials, managing over 1.7 million meters in the National Electricity Market (NEM).

To learn more about PLUS ES, visit the PLUS ES website at www.pluses.com.au

TOKYO, Dec. 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Nabsys 2.0, LLC (Nabsys), a pioneer in electronic genome mapping technology, in partnership with Hitachi High-Tech Corporation (HHT) announces the presentation of high resolution structural variation data on the OhmX⁽™⁾ platform at the Japanese Society of Human Genetics (JSHG) Annual Meeting taking place on December 17-20, 2025, in Yokohama, Japan.

In partnership with Dr. Catherine Brownstein, M.P.H., Ph.D. from Boston Children’s Hospital, Nabsys and HHT will host a luncheon seminar on Thursday, December 18, 2025 from 12:25-1:25 PM at the Yokohama Conference Center (3F, Room 304). Attendees will hear about advancements in structural variant analysis with electronic genome mapping (EGM) from speakers Dr. Tadashi Kaname from the Department of Genome Medicine Research, National Center for Health and Development, Edd Lee, Global Vice President of Sales and Marketing, Nabsys, and Dr. Catherine Brownstein, Scientific Director, Manton Center Gene Discovery Core; Research Associate, Division of Genetics and Genomics; Assistant Director, Molecular Genetics Core; and Assistant Professor, Harvard Medical School.

The data presented demonstrate the use of EGM technology at a tertiary children’s hospital and research center, and how the OhmX Platform works in symphony with a comprehensive multi-omics strategy to accelerate rare disease gene discovery.

Dr. Brownstein, M.P.H., Ph.D., Boston Children’s Hospital remarked, “Nabsys’ EGM technology, which delivers high resolution analysis of genome-wide structural variation, enabled us with insights into previously undetectable structural variation and has thus become a crucial tool to understand underlying disease etiology of particularly rare or difficult-to-diagnose diseases. The data demonstrates the importance of Nabsys’ groundbreaking technology for understanding challenging biomarkers and accelerating research in a hospital setting.”

In addition to the hosted luncheon, Nabsys and Hitachi High-Tech America, Inc. (HTA) will present a scientific poster on “High Resolution Detection of TP53 Deletions using Electronic Genome Mapping” describing the efficacy of EGM when applied to cancer genomics.

Title: High-Resolution Detection of TP53 Deletions using Electronic Genome Mapping

Presenter: Shuk Shukor, Hitachi High-Tech America, Inc.

Abstract Number: P3-02-14

Session: Poster Session 3-02 “Cancer Genetics 3”

Date/Time: December 20, 2025, 14:20-15:20 (JST)

“We are pleased to present a breadth of new and important research at this year’s JSHG meeting that elucidates the real-world impact our product, the OhmX Platform, is having on researchers,” said Barrett Bready, M.D., founder and CEO of Nabsys. “The luncheon seminar and our research speak to the importance of speed, accessibility, and accuracy in researching whole-genome structural variations, and we are proud to share additional data that demonstrate how our platform has revolutionized genome mapping.”

About Nabsys 2.0, LLC
Nabsys is advancing genomics with a clear focus on accessibility and innovation through its proprietary electronic genome mapping (EGM) technology. Implemented on the OhmX Platform™, EGM integrates precision electronics, nanofluidics, and computational biology to deliver high-resolution insight into genome structure. This approach expands what’s possible in cytogenetics, molecular genetics, and cell and gene therapy research, while providing comprehensive structural variation analysis to laboratories of all sizes. The company was founded in 2005 and is based in Providence, Rhode Island. For more information, visit www.nabsys.com.

About Hitachi High-Tech Corporation
Hitachi High-Tech provides cutting-edge technologies, products and services to society and customers with its corporate vision of “Changing the World and Future with the Power of Knowledge” to contribute to a sustainable global environment, healthy, safe, and secure lives, and the sustained development of science and industry. We manufacture and sell clinical analyzers, biotechnology products, and radiation therapy systems in the healthcare field, semiconductor manufacturing and inspection equipment in the semiconductor field, as well as analytical systems and electron microscopes used in environmental fields and materials research. We are also engaged in a wide range of business areas globally, providing high added-value solutions in battery, communication infrastructure, railway inspection, digital, and other industrial and social infrastructure fields. By deeply understanding the issues facing society and our customers and utilizing the installed base (Digitalized Assets) and domain knowledge, we provide digital services through Lumada 3.0, enhanced by AI. Along with the Inspire 2027, Hitachi Group’s New Management plan, we contribute to realize a harmonized society where the environment, wellbeing, and economic growth coexist in harmony. The company’s consolidated revenues for FY2024 were approx. JPY 756.5 billion.

For further information, visit https://www.hitachi-hightech.com/global/en/

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LAGUNA NIGUEL, Calif., Dec. 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — As the real estate industry continues to consolidate and redefine itself, Realty ONE Group International, a modern, purpose-driven lifestyle brand and one of the fastest-growing franchisors in the world, is reaffirming what has set it apart for nearly two decades: a people-first COOLTURE built on heart, individuality, and the Power of ONE.

Founded in 2005 and created by a real estate professional, for real estate professionals, Realty ONE Group has grown into one of the most popular real estate brands in the world while staying grounded in its core values: love, support, success, and ONE Family.

“In a world of consolidation and confusion, we’ve never been more clear and more confident about our success and the success of our real estate professionals,” said Kuba Jewgieniew, Founder and CEO of Realty ONE Group International. “We never set out to be the biggest at any cost. We set out to be the most meaningful and to build a place where people are seen, supported, and empowered to win by being exactly who they are.”

A COOLTURE BUILT TO THRIVE

At the heart of Realty ONE Group’s identity is its signature ‘Be Golden. Be YOU.‘ philosophy which is a reminder that success doesn’t require conformity. Instead, the brand celebrates individuality, creativity, and authenticity, all anchored by a similar Golden Rule to treat others how you want to be treated.

This people-first approach has fueled a distinctive COOLTURE that prioritizes relationships over transactions and people over processes, while still delivering elite tools, training, and support for ultimate business growth.

SAME PURPOSE, NEW ENERGY FOR 2026

Unlike traditional franchise systems, Realty ONE Group has built its global expansion around the Power of ONE and the belief that when individuals are supported, the entire community rises. This philosophy has translated into collaborative, high-energy offices where agents are encouraged to build businesses aligned with their personal values and long-term goals.

The result is a brand that continues to attract top producers, team leaders, and entrepreneurs seeking both performance and purpose.

“Our growth has always been people-powered,” said Cory Vasquez, Realty ONE Group’s President and CMO. “When you lead with heart and put agents first, success follows both organically and sustainably.“

As Realty ONE Group approaches its next chapter, the brand remains focused on what has always mattered most: empowering real estate professionals to thrive, giving back to the communities it serves, and proving that business can be bold, profitable, and human at the same time.

Realty ONE Group was named the No. 1 real estate brand for the fourth year in a row on Entrepreneur’s prestigious 2025 Franchise 500^® list. The brand now includes more than 450 offices and over 20,000 real estate professionals across 49 U.S. states and nearly 30 countries and territories.

Learn more at www.OwnAOne.com or www.join.realtyonegroup.com.

About Realty ONE Group International
Realty ONE Group International is one of the fastest growing, modern, purpose-driven lifestyle brands in real estate whose ONE Purpose is to open doors across the globe – ONE home, ONE dream, ONE life at a time. The organization has rapidly grown to more than 20,000 real estate professionals in over 450 locations across nearly 30 countries and territories because of its proven business model, full-service brokerages, dynamic COOLTURE, superior business coaching through ONE University, outstanding support and its proprietary technology, zONE. Realty ONE Group International has been named the number ONE real estate brand by Entrepreneur Magazine for three consecutive years and continues to surge ahead, opening doors, not only for its clients but for real estate professionals and franchise owners. To learn more, visit www.RealtyONEGroup.com.