Rebrand Streamlines Procurement and Installation for Clients, Reflects GameChange’s Expanding Product Offerings

NORWALK, Conn., June 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — GameChange Energy, a global energy infrastructure company, announces the consolidation of its solar tracker division (formerly GameChange Solar), transformer division (formerly GameChange BOS), eBOS division, and remote asset monitoring offerings under a single unified brand: GameChange Energy. This brand consolidation reflects the company’s growth from a leading solar tracker manufacturer into an integrated energy platform, with products that deliver outstanding performance over the full life of the project.

GameChange Energy announces the consolidation of its divisions and offerings under a single brand.

The GameChange Energy brand unifies the organization’s tracker, racking, transformer, eBOS, and remote asset monitoring offerings under a single identity, enabling the company to serve developers, EPCs, and utilities seeking a more integrated approach to project delivery. Operations and teams remain unchanged by the consolidation, with the added benefit of a unified company that can support increasingly complex projects. This structure provides GameChange Energy with the foundation to scale strategically across markets, while continuing to deliver the performance and reliability customers have come to expect.

“The GameChange Energy name tells the full story of what we offer now,” says Andrew Worden, founder of GameChange Energy. “Utility-scale projects are growing more complex, so developers need partners who can reduce risk and streamline installation for all project scales and types. Unifying our tracker, eBOS, asset monitoring, and transformer offerings under a single platform positions us to deliver integrated capabilities with the reliability, speed, and service our customers expect.”

GameChange Energy became the parent company of GameChange Solar and GameChange BOS when it launched its transformer business in 2023. GameChange Solar, launched in 2012, quickly grew into one of the world’s leading solar tracker companies, with installations across six continents and over 63 GW deployed. In 2025, the company’s portfolio expanded with the GameChange BOS launch of a 180,000 sq. ft., 5,400 MVA capacity transformer manufacturing facility in Mumbai, India. Earlier this year, GameChange Energy’s acquisition of Terrasmart’s eBOS division added 14 GW of proven track record and a domestic eBOS manufacturing facility in Detroit, MI. Most recently, the company announced a partnership with Boston-based Raptor Maps to offer customized asset health monitoring solutions for renewable and critical power projects.

“The biggest challenge we hear from customers is vendor coordination. Managing multiple suppliers across trackers, eBOS, monitoring, and transformers adds cost and time to every project,” says Phillip Vyhanek, CEO of GameChange Energy. “Consolidating under a single brand simplifies and speeds that process for our clients, maintaining our commitment to excellence, high-performance products, and long-term customer relationships.”

About GameChange Energy

GameChange Energy is a global energy infrastructure company delivering integrated, highly engineered solutions for utility-scale renewable energy and critical power applications. Through our portfolio of operating companies, we provide solar trackers, fixed-tilt mounting systems, eBOS solutions, transformers, drone-based asset inspection, and customized infrastructure solutions for renewable energy plants, data centers, and battery energy storage systems (BESS). Our technologies are designed to reduce risk, improve performance, and deliver reliable operation worldwide. GameChange Energy is engineering the future of clean energy infrastructure.

For more information about GameChange Energy, visit www.gamechangeenergy.com.

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MACAO, June 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The 6^th BEYOND Expo concluded its ‘AI: Digital to Physical’ technology showcase of new products, innovative tech, thought leadership and candid industry debate setting the direction for the future. From humanoids for industry, retail and the home, to aviation, education, food, healthcare, marine, sport, smart homes and wearables, this powerful event brought the latest tech breakthroughs into the spotlight. With a focus on Asian tech, over 30,000 visitors from more than 120 countries flocked to The Venetian Cotai Expo to see nearly 800 companies. 400 speakers shared their perspectives on tech-related topics via keynote presentations and panel discussions.

At the BEYOND Expo Closing Ceremony, Kun Gao, Founder of Crunchyroll talked about the common problems faced by tech startups. He encouraged founders to think beyond their brilliant technology and learn how to tell their story to attract investors and partners.

The final day of the event included BEYOND AI Day which featured Demo Hack Day presentations, followed by the first ClawCon Macao attracting builders, makers, and developers from junior-school age upwards applying AI tools across diverse work and life scenarios.

Dr Lu Gang, Co-Founder of BEYOND Expo concluded over three days of activities by saying “BEYOND Expo remains committed to its mission of ‘Empowering Asia, Bridging the World’ by being at the forefront of technology. We didn’t just invite so-called big names in AI. This year for the first time we focused on OPCs (one-person companies) and paid more attention to programmers, because they have the potential to become unicorns in the future. The youngest hacker in our AI HACK Day was just nine years old. This is really the future.”

The Closing Ceremony included the finals of Fund at First Pitch (FAFP) selected from over 300 tech startup hopefuls looking for funding. Six finalists were judged and given company valuations by Kun Gao, Founder of Crunchyroll; Cynthia Zhang, Founder of FutureX Capital;  Morgan Samet, Managing Partner and Co-Head, Lingotto Innovation Strategy; and Metta World Peace, Chairman at Artest Management Group. Innovative finalist products included stylish, smart jewelry; wearables, a smart canoe paddle and even an emotion-sensitive hugging bear.

BGlobal New Product Launch

Highlights during BEYOND Expo included the BGlobal Product Launch featured products by Aerofugia, the first production aircraft and eVTOL battery; GEMO, glass skin; iFlyTek, AI smart glasses; Look AI Agent for design, LiberNovo, hi-tech office chair; METLEN, AI Smart Glasses, OM AI Ottobox AI Studio Video; Ocjoy cleaning, KISED start up hub from Korea; Ulike optical beauty; zdeer, bone conduction hearing aid; Zero Zero Robotics HOVERAir AQUA.

BEYOND Best of Innovation Awards

In recognition of some of the best technology, ‘BEYOND Best of Innovation’ awards were presented to AEROFUGIA, AI² Robotics, Butlr, DEEPRobotics, Engine AI, Even Realities, Galbot, GEMO, iFLYTEK, InfiX.ai, IntBot, LimX Dynamics, Looki, Luka Kids, Makera, Matrix Robotics, Mobvoi, Noematrix, OrcaTech, Plaud, Pudu Robotics, Stepfun, Timekettle, Traini, Wefly, Xbx by XREAL, Zdeer, and Zero Zero Robotics.

In order to introduce new companies, Asia’s largest tech Media Day kicked off activities for over 500 international news organisations, trade media and KOLs ahead of the opening of BEYOND Expo. This facilitated conversations with founders and offered a chance to preview new products.

BEYOND Expo 2026 was held at The Venetian Macao’s Cotai Expo. As Macao’s largest integrated resort operator, Sands China has an extensive range of MICE offerings across its properties: The Venetian^® Macao, The Parisian^® Macao, and The Londoner^® Macao. Sands Lifestyle provides a one-stop destination offering, seven Forbes five-star hotels accommodation, world-class entertainment venues, spectacular recreation and leisure options, unrivalled shopping experiences and dynamic dining options, attracting top event planners from around the world to host major events here.

The event wrapped up on a high note with a record number of participants setting the standard high ready for next year!

A full list of participants can be found here: Beyond Expo 2026 Exhibitors

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About BEYOND Expo

The BEYOND International Technology Innovation Expo (BEYOND Expo) is Asia’s leading annual technology event. Serving as a dynamic platform since 2021, BEYOND Expo not only showcases global technological innovations but also provides a unique opportunity to foster innovation upgrades across diverse industries and regions.

BEYOND Expo has attracted participation from Asia’s Fortune 500 companies, multinational corporations, unicorn companies, and emerging startups. Through a multifaceted approach involving expos, summits, and various activities, BEYOND Expo has successfully cultivated an innovative ecosystem, propelling collective development in the Asia-Pacific region and the global technology innovation industry. www.beyondexpo.com

For further information regarding this press release please contact:  wangjuan@beyondexpo.com

DA NANG, Vietnam, June 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The allure of the Danang International Fireworks Festival (DIFF) once again affirms the city’s status as a global destination. In this vibrant context, the debut of Southeast Asia’s first Nobu Residences not only elevates the urban landscape but also grants its prestigious owners the ultimate luxury of a “million-dollar view”.

In Da Nang, a city rapidly cementing its status as an international-caliber “MICE city,” all eyes are currently on the Danang International Fireworks Festival (DIFF). This iconic cultural event draws over 1.2 million visitors annually, transforming the Han River city into a vibrant stage of light. Against this backdrop, the Southeast Asian debut of the world-renowned lifestyle brand – Nobu Residences Danang – stands as a powerful testament to the city’s immense potential.

Commanding a prime location directly facing My Khe Beach, voted one of the most beautiful beaches on the planet, these branded residences introduce a new definition of living space. When a strategic international location aligns with a name that guarantees global prestige, Nobu Residences Danang chooses to pioneer “The Taste Economy” for its curations of bespoke living. At the heart of this campaign is a curated connection among “tastemakers” – the arbiters of style – to forge a community bonded by a shared worldview and an elite lifestyle deeply rooted in the brand’s DNA.

Through a lens of sophisticated design, the ambiance of Nobu Residences Danang during the festive season offers an authentic intersection between the minimalist spirit of Japandi interiors and the untamed freedom of the My Khe coastline. Eschewing generic, ostentatious decorations, every corner, lighting angle, and natural material is intentionally curated to honor the beauty of simplicity and tranquility. This serves as the perfect backdrop for profound dialogues among the global elite.

Notably, the Studio and 1-Bedroom apartments are seamlessly designed to meet the ultra-luxury lodging standards enjoyed by A-list celebrities and billionaires at Nobu Hotels worldwide. Transcending all spatial expectations, these residences in the realm of branded real estate unveil an enchanting horizon of experiences. Furthermore, a lesser-known privilege: owning a Studio apartment here means never having to purchase a ticket to watch the annual DIFF again, courtesy of the project’s unparalleled location and the ideal elevation of its residential tower.

The core highlight that has elevated Nobu into a global icon remains its incomparable culinary artistry. Crafted by master chefs, the festive menu is a multi-sensory emotional journey. Most anticipatingly, guests will be treated to a secret menu personally designed by Celebrity Chef Nobu Matsuhisa for the “world’s highest ocean-view Nobu restaurant” at Nobu Residences Danang.

Sharing this distinctive vision, a representative of Nobu Residences Danang remarked: “Nobu’s clientele do not seek ostentation. They are well-traveled individuals, sophisticated enough to recognize the value of what is meticulously refined. We do not shout for mass attention. Nobu Danang was born to be a cultural rendezvous, where even the smallest detail speaks volumes through its own elegance and class, seamlessly connecting kindred spirits.”

About Nobu Residences Danang

With robust development and a distinct brand philosophy, Nobu Residences Danang – projected to be operational by 2027 – is highly anticipated to become the focal point of leading luxury lifestyle and cultural publications, while redefining the standards of a true luxury getaway in Asia.    

SHANGHAI, June 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Envision Energy, a global leader in green technology, has signed a strategic partnership with Impact Electrons Siam (IES), one of Southeast Asia’s leading renewable energy developers, to jointly advance the landmark cross-border Monsoon Wind Power Project in Laos. The collaboration is expected to add significant wind power, solar, and energy storage capacity, creating Southeast Asia’s largest Future Energy System, an AI-powered energy infrastructure that integrates energy systems with intelligent systems, and substantially expanding the region’s integrated clean energy capacity.

The signing ceremony was attended by Malaythong Kommasith, Minister of Industry and Commerce (MOIC) of Lao PDR, Edward Hou, Senior Vice President & President of Asia-Pacific Region at Envision Energy; and Peck Khamkanist, Executive Chairman of Impact Electrons Siam. The project marks a significant step in Laos’ transformation from a hydro-dominated power exporter toward a regional hub for diversified clean energy development, setting a benchmark for integrated renewable energy development across ASEAN.

Leveraging its global expertise in its pioneer future energy systems and net zero industrial parks, Envision Energy will provide advanced AI-powered future energy system to enable intelligent coordination and optimization across wind, solar, and storage operations. The green power generated will not only meet rapidly growing local electricity demand, but also provide critical support for next-generation sustainable infrastructure and industries such as smart cities, green data centers, green mining, and advanced manufacturing, accelerating Laos’ energy transition. The parties will also study the potential role of green hydrogen in enhancing energy stability and supporting future green industrial park development in Laos. The project is expected to demonstrate how system-level integration and intelligent operations can improve renewable energy reliability, efficiency, and long-term resilience, creating a scalable model for clean energy development across Southeast Asia.

Edward Hou, Senior Vice President & President of Asia-Pacific Region at Envision Energy, said: “The future of renewable energy is shifting from competition among individual technologies to system-level integration and intelligent operations. By integrating wind, solar, and energy storage at scale, this project will further optimize Laos’ energy mix, enhance grid stability and flexibility, and improve the cost competitiveness of clean electricity. It will further strengthen energy resilience across Southeast Asia and serve as a replicable model for building a more stable, efficient, and sustainable regional energy system.”

“This collaboration represents an important milestone in Laos’ ongoing energy transition and its ambition to evolve from a traditional power exporter into a diversified clean energy economy,” added Peck Khamkanist, Executive Chairman of Impact Electrons Siam, “In partnership with Envision Energy, the project brings together global expertise in integrated energy systems to support more advanced and efficient clean power development in the region. Beyond its generation capacity, it is expected to create broader socio-economic value by supporting infrastructure modernization and enhancing Laos’ role in regional energy cooperation.”

Envision Energy has been gaining strong momentum across Southeast Asia. The company has partnered with Electricité du Cambodge (EDC) on a landmark 300MWh Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) project in Cambodia. Beyond enabling the efficient operation of the facility, Envision’s AI-powered Future Energy System also acts as the “digital brain” of Cambodia’s national grid under EDC. It supports the country’s transition by delivering grid-level intelligence, enhanced stability, and seamless power management, helping to shape a more integrated and resilient energy landscape across ASEAN.

The new ACH Gen II award further strengthens ArmorSource’s role in the U.S. advanced lightweight combat helmet market.

HEBRON, Ohio, June 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — ArmorSource, LLC, a U.S.-based manufacturer of advanced ballistic helmet systems, is ramping up production after being awarded a $17.6 million contract to manufacture and deliver 25,000 Advanced Combat Helmet Gen II (ACH Gen II) systems to the U.S. Army.

The contract award was officially announced by the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) on May 28, 2026, under Contract number SPE1C1-26-C-0016, following a comprehensive procurement process. Deliveries under the new order are scheduled to begin in 2027.

“We see this award as a sign of trust from the U.S. government, the U.S. Army, PEO Soldier, and the Defense Logistics Agency,” said Todd Barnes, Government Programs Director at ArmorSource. “This order, together with our ongoing contract for the delivery of 30,000 Advanced Combat Vehicle Crewman (ACVC) helmets, places ArmorSource at the forefront of U.S. government suppliers of advanced lightweight head protection systems. The ArmorSource team is ready to execute this important mission.”

The ArmorSource ACH Gen II system is recognized for its exceptional reduced areal density, enhanced ergonomics, and superior comfort, while maintaining advanced ballistic, environmental, and mechanical protection.

Beyond its long-standing partnerships with U.S. military branches — including the U.S. Army, Marine Corps, Navy, and U.S. Special Operations Command — ArmorSource supports elite military and law enforcement organizations across Europe, Asia, Latin America, and the Middle East.

Most recently, ArmorSource expanded its helmet platform with the AireLink Prime retention system featuring independent left- and right-side micro-adjustments, together with the AireSupport Max 3D suspension platform engineered to reduce blunt impact and improve comfort during extended operations.

Established in 2005 and headquartered in Ohio, ArmorSource is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of advanced ballistic helmets, with a production capacity exceeding 12,000 advanced PE based shells per month. The company remains focused on continuously advancing ballistic performance, ergonomics, durability, and manufacturing transparency in support of the world’s most demanding defense requirements.

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HONG KONG, June 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — In eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), people have been living through insecurity and with an under-resourced health system for years. The Ebola disease outbreak due to the Bundibugyo virus – which does not yet have approved vaccines or specific treatments – is posing a major additional challenge.

Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) teams are working to contain the spread of the disease and strengthen patient care, alongside the Ministry of Health.

As of 28 May, 125 confirmed cases, 906 suspected cases, and 223 deaths have been officially reported across Ituri, North Kivu, and South Kivu provinces. However, the true scale of the outbreak remains impossible to measure. Extremely limited testing capacity and difficulties in accessing certain areas mean that figures must be interpreted with caution.

Ituri, the epicentre of the outbreak, accounts for more than 90 per cent of the suspected cases that have been reported. The number of cases is increasing in Mongbwalu and Rwampara health zones. 

“We are working in a particularly difficult context,” says Dr Alan Gonzalez, MSF deputy director of operations. “For the past two weeks, our ability to get supplies and teams into the affected areas has been hampered by air and land travel restrictions. Testing capacity remains insufficient, and hundreds of samples are still awaiting processing in laboratories. Isolation and care capacity are also insufficient. All of this is impeding the rapid scale-up of the response and creating legitimate anxieties and fears among communities.”  

Only a limited number of specialised organisations – including MSF – are currently responding in Ituri, and people’s needs far outweigh the available capacity. 

In Ituri, MSF teams have begun constructing a 65-bed Ebola treatment centre (ETC) to admit both confirmed and suspected cases. We are also supporting the Ministry of Health in caring for and isolating people who are suspected cases at the Mongbwalu General Referral hospital, as well as at the Fataki General Referral hospital.

In Bunia, the capital of Ituri, MSF has set up an isolation system for patients in Salama hospital, and we are supporting several health facilities in and around the city to strengthen the safe treatment of suspected and confirmed cases. Teams are also reinforcing infection prevention and control measures. This is critical for preventing hospital-acquired infections, especially at a time when health services are under intense pressure. 

At the same time, medical, logistics, and health promotion teams are supporting epidemiological surveillance and community awareness activities. This close collaboration with communities is crucial because, in many areas, concerns, fear, and the spread of rumors are complicating response efforts and can delay people from seeking timely care.

Beyond the Ebola outbreak itself, MSF teams are seeing how the outbreak is complicating people’s access to healthcare.  In several areas, patients with other medical conditions are no longer seeking care at health facilities out of fear of Ebola or isolation measures. This raises concerns about a silent escalation of other health emergencies.  

In North Kivu, the response is being organised around systems that were already established following epidemics that have affected the province in recent years, including Ebola disease, Mpox, and cholera. In Goma, an 80-bed ETC has been set up, and the first patients have been admitted. Isolation units have also been set up for people who are suspected to have the disease in several health facilities supported by MSF, including in Walikale, Mweso and Rutshuru, and at Kyeshero hospital. In Butembo, MSF has sent a medical-logistics team to assess people’s needs and identify areas for response, in collaboration with the Ministry of Health.  

In South Kivu, where several cases have been confirmed, MSF teams have started setting up two ETCs in Bukavu and Lwiro. At the same time, we are training health workers in infection prevention and control measures in both cities.

An emergency medical response currently underway 

“This outbreak is affecting regions already severely weakened by years of ongoing conflict and massive displacement,” explains Ewald Stals, MSF’s representative in DRC.  

“In Ituri, as well as in North and South Kivu, insecurity has forced millions of people to flee their homes in search of safety. This constant movement is compounded by fragile and underfunded health systems,” says Stals. “In some health facilities, admission and isolation capacities are already reaching their limits. In this context, rapid case identification, contact tracing, and the isolation of sick people become particularly difficult, increasing the risk of further spread of the disease.” 

MSF is doing everything possible to support the response. Despite security and access constraints – including border closures and flight cancellations – MSF teams are working tirelessly to ensure that vital supplies continue to arrive in affected areas. Several hundred tons of medical and logistics supplies have already been delivered to Ituri and North Kivu.  

As cases continue to rise, and with the response still ramping up, the coming weeks will be critical for strengthening care capacity, accelerating testing, and maintaining access to essential healthcare in affected areas.