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IFS Completes Acquisition of Softeon, Creating a Powerhouse in End-to-End Supply Chain Intelligence

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IFS Softeon unites Industrial AI and best-in-class warehouse management to deliver unified supply chain excellence from the boardroom to the warehouse floor

LONDON, March 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — IFS, the leading provider of Industrial AI software, today announced the completion of its acquisition of Softeon, providing enterprises across manufacturing, logistics and retail access to a new category of supply chain technology. Operating as IFS Softeon, the move brings together IFS’s powerful Industrial AI capabilities with Softeon’s 20+ years of tier-1 warehouse management software (WMS) expertise.

The launch of IFS Softeon marks a defining moment for the supply chain technology landscape, addressing a significant challenge – most enterprises run disconnected ERP and WMS systems, creating costly blind spots. IFS Softeon delivers what no other vendor can match: unified visibility from the boardroom to the warehouse floor, powered by Industrial AI – providing deep industrial domain knowledge, robotics orchestration and proven warehouse execution into a single, seamless offering.

IFS Softeon meets growing demand for integrated, intelligent supply chain solutions. IFS already manages $2.4T in critical assets and brings its industry-leading IFS Cloud platform, purpose-built for asset-intensive industries, alongside embedded Industrial AI capabilities and robotics orchestration expertise. IFS Softeon contributes a field-tested WMS platform, Gartner Visionary recognition*, and manages warehouse operations for a blue-chip customer base that includes Brooks, Casey’s, Denso, Sears Home Service, Sony, and UPS.  Together, IFS Softeon is processing millions of orders per month and managing warehouse operations across 30 countries.

Mark Moffat, CEO of IFS, commented: “The introduction of IFS Softeon means every enterprise wrestling with the complexity of modern supply chains now has access to something genuinely new: end-to-end supply chain intelligence, from strategic decision-making to physical execution on the warehouse floor. Industrial AI meets limitless warehouse execution. That’s a combination that will supercharge what’s possible for our customers.”

Jim Hoefflin, CEO, IFS Softeon, added: “Joining IFS is the natural next step in Softeon’s journey. Our customers chose us because we deliver. Now, backed by IFS’s Industrial AI platform and global reach, we can deliver even more – AI-driven warehouse orchestration, robotics interoperability, and predictive inventory intelligence. The future of warehouse management just got a whole lot more exciting.”

With a shared commitment to operational excellence and customer outcomes, the combined business will accelerate innovation across warehouse automation, inventory optimization and supply chain resilience. Existing Softeon customers will see continued investment and no disruption; existing IFS customers gain access to best-in-class WMS; and new prospects now have the choice of a single vendor for end-to-end supply chain intelligence.

*”Magic Quadrant for Warehouse Management Systems”, Simon Tunstall, Dwight Klappich, Rishabh Narang, Federica Stufano, 1 May 2025

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Visa and Global Fashion Agenda Back Emerging Designers with Circular Fashion Programme

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COPENHAGEN, Denmark, March 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Global Fashion Agenda (GFA) and Visa have launched Visa Young Creators: Recycle the Runway, a programme celebrating and empowering emerging designers to reimagine fashion through innovative circular design. An expert jury joins the programme to review and shortlist applications alongside the official Recycle the Runway Ambassador, Author and Podcaster, Gemma Styles.

Powered by Visa and GFA, the initiative aims to support the transition to a circular fashion system by backing the next wave of creative entrepreneurs who are paving the way to a more regenerative fashion economy. The programme seeks to spotlight creators and their businesses while embracing circular business practices, with finalists receiving financial support and mentorship.

The programme will select 15 winners in total. Ten winners will receive a share of EUR 50,000 to invest in their businesses. Four winners will each receive EUR 10,000, an invitation to participate in Global Fashion Summit: Copenhagen Edition 2026, individual pairing with leading solution providers to co-create a product, as well as expert mentorship sessions, promotional opportunities, and industry recognition. One Grand Prize Winner will receive EUR 20,000 to invest in their business, in addition to the aforementioned rewards. 

Applications will be shortlisted and reviewed by an esteemed jury of industry experts, including: Laura Ingham, Deputy Director, Global Fashion Network, Vogue; Kirsty Keoghan, General Manager, European Fashion, eBay; Shailja Dubé, Deputy Director, Institute of Positive Fashion, British Fashion Council; Philip Konopik, Group Country Manager, Nordics and Baltics, Visa Europe. The programme’s ambassador, Gemma Styles, will also serve as a jury member and support the initiative’s mission to spotlight and elevate emerging purpose-led talent.

Federica Marchionni, CEO, Global Fashion Agenda, said: “Through Recycle the Runway, we are proud to support the next generation of creators who are reimagining how fashion is designed, produced, and experienced. This initiative helps turn circular ideas into viable businesses that can shape a more regenerative future for fashion. By connecting creative talent with funding, mentorship, and industry platforms, GFA keeps accelerating the transition towards a more circular fashion system.”

Philip Konopik, Group Country Manager, Nordics and Baltics, Visa Europe, said: “At Visa, we help creators and small business thrive in a circular, digital-first world by pairing secure, seamless payments and commerce solutions with the education, resources and mentorship to turn bold ideas into scalable businesses to help drive sustainable economic growth. Through Visa Young Creators: Recycle the Runway with Global Fashion Agenda, we’re proud to empower the next generation of creators and spotlight how those purpose-led small businesses can speed the shift to a more regenerative fashion economy.” 

The programme is open to creators working in fashion upcycling, textiles, accessories or footwear, and apparel, who have been registered as a business owner for at least one year. Applicants must be headquartered in Europe, operate primarily within Europe, and run businesses aligned with circular activities including resell, repair, rental, refill, return, and redistribute. Shortlisted applicants must be available to attend Global Fashion Summit on 6–7 May 2026 in Copenhagen. View the full Terms & Conditions here.

View more information and application details here. Applications close on 7 March 2026.

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Innovaccer Receives Frost & Sullivan’s 2026 United States New Product Innovation Recognition for Excellence in AI-Driven Patient Access Solutions

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The recognition highlights Innovaccer’s innovation leadership in transforming patient access through omnichannel, AI-powered engagement and workflow unification.

SAN ANTONIO, March 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Frost & Sullivan is pleased to announce that Innovaccer has received the 2026 United States New Product Innovation Recognition in the United States Patient Access Solutions Industry for its outstanding achievements in innovation, strategy execution, and customer impact. This recognition highlights Innovaccer’s consistent leadership in modernizing patient access through AI-driven, omnichannel engagement, strengthening its market position, and delivering customer-centric innovation in an increasingly competitive healthcare landscape.

Frost & Sullivan evaluates companies through a rigorous benchmarking process across two core dimensions: strategy effectiveness and strategy execution. Innovaccer excelled in both, demonstrating its ability to align strategic initiatives with evolving market demand while executing them with efficiency, consistency, and scale. “Frost & Sullivan recognizes Innovaccer for its innovative approach to patient access and engagement, highlighting its ability to unify fragmented workflows and deliver a truly omnichannel, AI-driven experience. The company’s Comet AI platform, a combination of autonomous AI agents and intelligent copilots, enhances operational efficiency, improves patient satisfaction, and boosts staff productivity,” said Alejandra Parra, Research Analyst at Frost & Sullivan.

Guided by a long-term growth strategy focused on digital innovation, data integration, and customer-centric partnerships, Innovaccer has demonstrated strong strategic agility in addressing critical gaps across the patient access value chain. The company’s sustained investment in artificial intelligence, automation, and healthcare interoperability has enabled it to scale effectively across the United States healthcare market, helping providers compress complex workflows and deliver more seamless care experiences.

Innovation remains central to Innovaccer’s approach. Comet AI™, the company’s patient access and engagement platform transforms traditional call centers into intelligent, always-on digital front doors that operate across voice, chat, SMS, and web channels. By unifying electronic medical records, scheduling, referral management, and communication tools into a single pane of glass, Comet AI enables healthcare staff to manage up to 70% to 80% of routine interactions autonomously while reserving human expertise for more complex cases.

 “Patient access is where healthcare systems feel the most pressure, high volumes, fragmented workflows, and rising expectations from patients,” said Abhinav Shashank, cofounder and CEO of Innovaccer. “Comet AI was built to address this reality by autonomously handling routine interactions across channels, unifying access workflows, and helping care teams operate with far greater speed and clarity. This recognition from Frost & Sullivan reinforces our belief that autonomous, AI-driven patient access is not a future concept and it is already delivering measurable impact for healthcare organizations today.” 

Innovaccer’s unwavering commitment to customer experience further strengthens its leadership in the patient access solutions market. The platform streamlines service delivery, enables self-service through intuitive digital channels, and maintains high levels of reliability and availability. AI copilots support live agents with next-best-action recommendations, real-time documentation, and insurance or eligibility verification, improving productivity while reducing burnout. This integrated, omnichannel model delivers measurable outcomes, including improved appointment bookings, reduced referral leakage, higher patient satisfaction, and demonstrable return on investment for healthcare organizations.

Frost & Sullivan commends Innovaccer for setting a high standard in competitive strategy, execution, and market responsiveness. The company’s innovation pipeline, AI-driven vision, and patient-first culture are shaping the future of the United States patient access solutions industry and driving tangible results at scale.

Each year, Frost & Sullivan presents the New Product Innovation Recognition to a company that demonstrates outstanding strategy development and implementation, resulting in measurable improvements in market share, customer satisfaction, and competitive positioning. The accolade recognizes forward-thinking organizations that are reshaping their industries through innovation and growth excellence.

About Frost & Sullivan

For six decades, Frost & Sullivan has been world-renowned for its role in helping investors, corporate leaders, and governments navigate economic changes and identify disruptive technologies, Mega Trends, new business models, and companies to action, resulting in a continuous flow of growth opportunities to drive future success. Contact us: Start the discussion.

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About Innovaccer

Innovaccer is the AI infrastructure for autonomous healthcare operations, delivering better clinical and financial outcomes across health systems, payers, governments, and life sciences. Powered by the Healthcare Intelligence Platform, Innovaccer unifies enterprise data and applies AI to automate administrative work, strengthen operational performance, and drive measurable margin expansion. Organizations such as Orlando Health, Adventist HealthCare, and Banner Health trust Innovaccer to integrate intelligence into their existing infrastructure and elevate the quality of care. For more information, visit www.innovaccer.com.

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Huawei Cloud Summit at MWC26: Solving Industry Challenges with AI

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BARCELONA, Spain, March 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — On March 1, the Huawei Cloud Summit, themed “Huawei Cloud: Solving Industry Challenges with AI”, took place in Barcelona. At the summit, Huawei Cloud unveiled its Industry AI Foundry, introduced the next-generation hybrid cloud offering Huawei Cloud Foundation (HCF), and showcased CodeArts, an AI-powered coding agent, for customers across industries to thrive in the AI era.

Prioritizing Strategic Investments to Boost Value Creation

In his opening remarks, Dr. Peter Zhou, CEO of Huawei Cloud, emphasized that cloud and AI stand at the core of Huawei’s strategy, driving steady investment in R&D and innovation. Over the past year, Huawei Cloud has achieved remarkable global progress—a momentum set to accelerate in the years ahead. In 2026, Huawei Cloud remains committed to delivering secure, reliable, and quality cloud services, unlocking more value for customers and partners alike. Harnessing its advanced systemic synergy of software and hardware, Huawei Cloud aims to pioneer transformative AI services worldwide. Furthermore, it will collaborate closely with stakeholders to cultivate an open, extensive cloud ecosystem.

Dr. Peter Zhou, CEO of Huawei Cloud
Dr. Peter Zhou, CEO of Huawei Cloud

Industry AI Foundry for Solving Industry Challenges with AI

In his keynote “Huawei Cloud: Solving Industry Challenges with AI”, Tim Tao, President of Huawei Cloud Solution Sales, highlighted a pivotal shift in AI—from sheer compute to tangible efficiency gains. He envisioned cloud computing evolving into the “public power grid” for the AI era, serving as the bedrock for agile business innovation. Huawei Cloud unveiled its strategic blueprint for Industry AI Foundry and launched China’s inaugural smart medical zone. Beyond this, Huawei Cloud delivers comprehensive offerings spanning AI infrastructure, industry-specific models, agent platform, and applications, empowering industries to address real-world pain points with AI effectively.

Tim Tao, President of Huawei Cloud Solution Sales
Tim Tao, President of Huawei Cloud Solution Sales

Huawei Cloud’s New Releases

At the summit, Huawei Cloud unveiled HCF and CodeArts, both available globally in the second half of this year.

HCF revolutionizes hybrid cloud solutions by delivering next-level openness, simplicity, and resilience tailored for governments and enterprises navigating intricate IT landscapes. Seamlessly blending agility with robust security, it accelerates AI adoption, paving the way for organizations to go digital and intelligent at full scale.

Meanwhile, CodeArts redefines software development by merging cutting-edge code models, IDE, and autonomous development capabilities. It empowers developers with unparalleled efficiency, offering features such as AI-powered code generation, R&D knowledge chats, unit test case generation, expert skills, codebase indexing, and spec-driven development (SDD). Enhanced by integrations with leading open-source models such as GLM-5 and DeepSeek-V3.2, alongside Huawei’s proprietary models, CodeArts offers a transformative, end-to-end smart coding experience.

Deepening Partnership for Shared Success

The summit convened experts, visionaries, and industry leaders from renowned organizations such as IDC, KoçSistem, SMSA, Serpro, and Nextcloud, who shared inspiring insights on navigating the AI revolution and highlighted their collaborative innovations with Huawei Cloud across diverse sectors.

With a robust presence spanning 101 availability zones (AZs) across 34 Regions, Huawei Cloud delivers cutting-edge services to customers in over 170 countries and territories. Operating stably and securely for 941 consecutive days, Huawei Cloud powers transformations for governments, financial institutions, Internet companies, and automotive leaders while fostering a thriving ecosystem of tens of millions of developers and over 50,000 partners. Looking ahead, Huawei Cloud remains dedicated to driving AI advancements, creating the Industry AI Foundry tailored to industry needs, accelerating widespread AI adoption, and forging stronger partnerships to solve industry challenges with AI.

MWC 2026 | China Telecom President Liu Guiqing Delivers Keynote Speech

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BARCELONA, SPAIN – Media OutReach Newswire – 3 March 2026 – On March 2 local time, the 2026 Mobile World Congress (MWC 2026) opened in Barcelona, Spain. China Telecom President Liu Guiqing attended the Congress and delivered a keynote speech entitled “The Transformation of a Large Telco to a Key Promoter in AI Era.”

MWC 2026 | China Telecom President Liu Guiqing Delivers Keynote Speech

Liu Guiqing stated that China Telecom is fully embracing AI and advancing its corporate strategy toward the “Cloudification, Digital Transformation and AI for Good” upgrade, consistently placing technological innovation at the core of its corporate strategy and driving the company’s transformation from a traditional telecommunications operator into a technology-oriented enterprise. China Telecom’s eSurfing Cloud has already become the world’s largest carrier cloud service provider and China’s largest hybrid cloud service provider, and is now stepping into a new phase of intelligent cloud development.

Liu Guiqing noted that, in advancing the commercial deployment of 5G networks, how to achieve industrial coordination and promote green, sustainable development is a question that operators around the world have been continually exploring. China Telecom and China Unicom have jointly explored 5G co-construction and sharing, overcoming a series of world-class technical and engineering challenges to build the world’s first and largest 5G SA co-built and shared network, providing invaluable experience for large-scale 5G deployment globally. The two parties have now shared over 1.54 million 5G base stations and over 2 million 4G base stations, cumulatively saving USD 56.5 billion in investment, reducing annual operating costs by USD 6.5 billion, and cutting carbon emissions by 13 million tonnes per year.

Liu Guiqing introduced that, in the era of AI, China Telecom is fully leveraging the operator’s integrated advantages in “computing power + algorithms + data” to build its core technology “Xirang” and construct a five-in-one intelligent cloud system encompassing “computing power, platform, data, models, and applications.” At the IaaS layer, it has built a computing power layout covering general computing, intelligent computing, supercomputing, and quantum computing, achieving three-dimensional coverage across all-optical networks, computing-power internet, mobile communications networks, and satellite networks. At the PaaS layer, it provides one-stop computing scheduling and AI development services. At the DaaS layer, it builds high-quality datasets and a trusted data circulation toolchain. At the MaaS layer, it independently develops AI large models, establishing leading advantages in the fields of semantics, speech, vision, and multimodal capabilities. At the SaaS layer, it builds standardized AI products and launches industry-specific large models and intelligent agent services. Simultaneously, it is actively building a mutually beneficial and win-win cooperative ecosystem and a security framework spanning models, data, and applications, releasing the “Jianwei” security large model and open-sourcing China’s first foundational security guardrail for large models.

China Telecom is advancing cloud-network integration to provide customers with integrated computing-network services offering ultra-strong computing power, ultra-low latency, and full-domain scheduling. It is continuously upgrading intelligent computing data center construction, with a total data center rack scale exceeding 590,000 racks. It is continuously upgrading fundamental network capabilities, building a millisecond-access computing network, deploying AIDC-centric inter-node networks and lossless intra-node networks, and completing the world’s largest 100G/400G all-optical network, reducing inter-hub node round-trip latency to 12 ms. It is continuously upgrading the integrated computing-network system — the Xirang integrated intelligent computing service platform — with schedulable computing power reaching 87 EFLOPS. The Triless platform architecture has been launched, achieving triple decoupling of resources, frameworks, and tools to provide users with flexible scheduling of cross-domain and heterogeneous computing power. China Telecom is also deepening “computing-power and electricity coordination.” In Shanghai, it has established the world’s first subsea data center, deployed directly on the seabed and powered directly by an offshore wind farm, with a green electricity utilization ratio exceeding 95% and electricity costs reduced by 50%.

China Telecom is working to become a provider of data and foundational large model services. It has built a Data Intelligence Middle Platform that aggregates proprietary, open-source, and third-party data — including 10 trillion tokens of telecommunications-industry data and over 350 TB of industry data spanning 14 sectors — to empower model training and applications, and to provide customers with dataset and annotation services. It independently develops the Xingchen large model system and the intelligent agent service platform, and actively introduces third-party foundational large models and various industry-specific large models to meet the needs of different industries and customers for large model selection and application scenario innovation, accelerating the drive toward more inclusive model services.

Liu Guiqing emphasized that only by continuously expanding the breadth and depth of applications can AI bring about qualitative change. China Telecom integrates AI into the core processes of its own network operations, customer service, and technology R&D, using AI to transform corporate workflows and comprehensively enhance operational efficiency. For example, in network operations, it has built a cohort of digital employees based on network large models to handle repetitive and foundational operational tasks, reducing the average monthly number of on-site repair visits by field technicians by 35%. Leveraging R&D large models, AI-generated code now accounts for 40% of all code produced, improving R&D efficiency by 20%. AI is comprehensively reshaping core services, with the development of a series of intelligent products including eSurf Smart Ring, eSurf IntelliHub, AI Cloud Computer, and AI Phone. For instance, the “eSurf IntelliHub” has reengineered the traditional “FTTR + IPTV” home service model, becoming the unified gateway for home AI and integrating full-scenario services including security and protection and healthcare. It is also driving AI empowerment of enterprise clients’ core processes, providing AI services to customers in industrial manufacturing, education, healthcare, and other sectors, facilitating the digital-intelligent transformation of the economy and society.

Liu Guiqing stated that operators inherently possess the resource endowments of extensive network connectivity and rich data scenarios. How to transform these core advantages into forward-looking core competitiveness in the era of AI is a question requiring in-depth exploration and collaborative resolution. Drawing on China Telecom’s own practice, Liu Guiqing put forward five proposals:

  1. 6G standard innovation and network deployment must fully account for the rapid development of AI. Global operators should consolidate industrial efforts to build a globally unified 6G standards framework. 6G standard-setting must proactively adapt to the rapid iteration of AI development, achieving deep integration between network connectivity and the intelligent engine.
  2. Cloud-network integration will play an ever greater role in the AI era. Global operators should fully leverage the core driving force of “cloud-network integration,” actively advancing the upgrade of DCs to AIDCs, providing customers with integrated computing-power interconnection and scheduling services, fulfilling the strategic mission of AI infrastructure providers, and building a solid computing-power foundation for AI.
  3. AI security governance will become a mandatory topic for global operators, and is also a watershed defining the strength of operational and service capabilities in the intelligent era. Security has become a vital cornerstone of AI — “no security, no intelligence.” Global operators must collaborate in governance, actively participating in the improvement of AI security governance frameworks, and steering the healthy and orderly development of AI in a beneficial, safe, and equitable direction.
  4. Computing-power and electricity coordination capability will become the key to the sustainable development of intelligent computing infrastructure. Global operators must jointly address the challenges posed by energy supply, coordinate and schedule computing-power resources, deepen computing-power and electricity coordination — strengthening computing power through electricity — and promote the integrated development of AI and green, low-carbon practices.
  5. The flourishing development of AI applications requires operators to open up and cooperate with greater force. Global operators should deepen communication and collaboration, promoting the open sharing of AI models and the inclusive prosperity of AI applications, so that the fruits of AI innovation benefit global industry partners.

Finally, Liu Guiqing stated that China Telecom is willing to use this Congress as a bond to join hands with GSMA and global industry partners, and together build a bright future for operator development in the era of AI.

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YY-IC Achieves ISO 9001 Certification, Launching Data-Driven Intelligence Platform to Mitigate Risks in Rare and EOL Electronic Component Supply Chains

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By integrating 15 years of industry expertise with a 10-million SKU database, YY-IC tracks “Supply Chain Stress Points” to provide global OEM partners with a verified, high-velocity alternative to traditional authorized channels.

NEW YORK, March 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — As the global electronics manufacturing sector faces the dual challenges of capacity volatility and geoeconomic supply fragmentation, YY-IC, a leading digital ecosystem for electronic component procurement and risk management, today announced the formal integration of the ISO 9001 Quality Management System into its global operations.

According to YY-IC Supply Chain Intelligence Data, search frequency for industrial and automotive-grade End-of-Life (EOL) materials surged by 18.4% in the fourth quarter of 2025. This data indicates that amid accelerating technological cycles, traditional “Just-in-Time (JIT)” procurement models are facing unprecedented “long-tail gap” risks.

I. Defining the “Third Way of Sourcing”: Data-Driven Shortage Solutions

While traditional authorized distributors focus on high-volume new releases, YY-IC leverages digital intelligence to fill the “Strategic supplement to the authorized distribution system.”

“In the semiconductor industry, the most expensive part is often not the most advanced chip, but the 5-cent discontinued component that halts your entire production line,” stated a spokesperson for YY-IC. “YY-IC’s mission is to eliminate this ‘Supply Asymmetry Risk.’ We don’t just provide parts; we provide real-time ‘Supply Risk Assessments’ for every SKU.”

To ensure precise matching, the YY-IC Digital Platform has implemented deep semantic indexing for over 10 million SKUs, ensuring production continuity when traditional channels fail:

Semiconductor Hub: Specializing in rare and discontinued Integrated Circuits (ICs) and high-performance Discrete Semiconductor Products.

High-Reliability Passives: Maintaining massive stock for industrial Capacitors, precision Inductors, Coils, Chokes, and Connectors, Interconnects.

Timing & Control: Providing a wide selection of Crystals, Oscillators, Resonators for precision telecommunications and industrial applications.

II. Five-Tier Quality Fire-Wall: Transforming Trust into Structured Data

To establish industry safety standards, YY-IC has built a “Five-Tier Quality Fire-Wall” based on the ISO 9001 framework. Through collaboration with certified third-party laboratories, all inbound components undergo rigorous testing including Visual Inspection, X-Ray analysis, and even Decapsulation verification. YY-IC digitizes the quality process to provide global OEM and EMS partners with a “Traceable, Verifiable, and Auditable” procurement loop, enabling “Confirmed Today, Shipped Today” delivery performance.

III. Steady Growth: Digital Transformation Driven by 15 Years of Expertise

YY-IC currently serves tens of thousands of monthly active buyers across North America, Europe, and Southeast Asia, maintaining a 27% annual growth rate. Over the next three years, YY-IC plans to upgrade its platform into a “Global Intelligence Matchmaking Hub,” leveraging predictive algorithms to help manufacturers identify supply bottlenecks 6-12 months before a shortage occurs.

About YY-IC:
YY-IC is a global B2B procurement platform specializing in rare, EOL, and shortage-hit electronic components. The company was founded 15 years ago, and its digital platform has been in operation for 2 years. Supported by an ISO 9001 certified quality system and a 10-million SKU database, YY-IC is committed to building a stable, transparent, and risk-managed infrastructure for global industrial manufacturing.

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Huawei Releases the Fully Connected Industrial Networks Report, Aiming to Promote the Upgrade of Smart Factory Architecture

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BARCELONA, Spain, March 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — During MWC Barcelona 2026, Huawei held its Manufacturing Industry Forum with the theme of “Intelligent Factory Upgrades Boost Digital Productivity.” Nearly 100 industry customers, partners, and experts gathered to discuss the digital and intelligent development of the manufacturing industry.

Release of the Fully Connected Industrial Networks report
Release of the Fully Connected Industrial Networks report

During the event, Liu Chao, Vice President of Huawei and CEO of Huawei’s Manufacturing and Large Enterprises BU, alongside other guests, released the Fully Connected Industrial Networks report. Developed based on Huawei’s own practices and industry benchmark cases, the report provides a forward-looking prediction of four major trends in industrial networks: ubiquitous access, converged connectivity, autonomous networks, and integrated network security. These trends indicate essential

In his speech, Liu Chao, Vice President of Huawei and CEO of Huawei’s Manufacturing and Large Enterprises BU, said that over the past three years, Huawei has served more than 27,000 manufacturing and large enterprise customers worldwide, with a customer base growing by more than 50%. This success is attributed to Huawei’s independent innovation in ICTs, extensive practices in manufacturing, and a continuously growing industry ecosystem. Additionally, Huawei has collaborated with more than 1,500 partners to develop solutions, representing a 20% increase year-on-year. In the intelligent world, enterprises have shifted their focus from discussing “why” they should employ AI, to exploring “how” and “what” to do with it. Through its involvement in hundreds of AI projects, Huawei has found that the effective implementation of AI requires a combination of powerful foundation models and high-quality industry-specific data to enhance usability. At the same time, the IT architecture must support future business development and organizational transformation. Therefore, AI applications are rapidly spreading from IT departments to business departments. The key elements for AI implementation in production and manufacturing are closely related to the new capabilities advocated in the Fully Connected Industrial Networks report.

In response to the trends outlined in the report, Huawei has showcased a series of smart factory solutions including a converged production network at this event, aiming to empower the intelligent transformation of manufacturing enterprises. These solutions are built on three core capabilities: IT/OT convergence, wireless deployment, and integrated security and O&M. They include highly reliable and adaptable products and a comprehensive ecosystem, and have been successfully deployed in thousands of manufacturing factories, showing a strong performance.

The IT/OT converged, high-reliability production network uses technologies like Multichassis Link Aggregation Group (M-LAG) hitless upgrade as well as core products like industrial switches to ensure 99.999% network reliability, 10 Gbps bandwidth, and low latency. These meet the requirements of continuous production and high-precision quality inspection. The wireless factory solution, centered on Wi-Fi 7 wireless products for industrial scenarios, reduces the number of network elements (NEs). This guarantees supreme flexibility, speeding up production line adjustments. The integrated solution for factory network security hardening and intelligent O&M integrates advanced technologies and mechanisms to defend against attacks while doubling O&M efficiency. This performance meets data compliance requirements and achieves “autonomous-driving” networks.

Huawei’s smart factory solutions align with the forward-looking insights of the Fully Connected Industrial Networks report, while delivering a robust network foundation for advanced AI integration in manufacturing. These innovations empower enterprises to cut costs, elevate quality, and boost efficiency, fast-tracking their intelligent transformation.

Looking ahead, Huawei will continue to work with industry partners to fuel the digital and intelligent transformation of manufacturing, supporting global manufacturers achieving high-quality development.

For more information about Huawei’s intelligent manufacturing solutions, visit: https://e.huawei.com/en/industries/manufacturing.

XtraMaker Launches 5-in-1 Desktop DTF Printer, Delivering Consistent, High-Quality Output for Small Businesses and Creators

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SHENZHEN, China, March 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — XtraMaker, a global DIY smart tool brand backed by industrial-grade innovation, officially announced the launch of its next-generation 5-in-1 desktop DTF printer. Designed specifically for modern creators, Etsy sellers, and small businesses, the new XtraMaker M1 Series aims to lower the barriers of professional apparel production with smarter automation, predictable delivery, and dramatically reduced operational costs.

About XtraMaker

Powered by EAI Technology, XtraMaker shares its DNA with its sub-brand YDLIDAR, a global leader in high-precision LiDAR solutions. We’ve brought together the same elite engineering team and R&D foundation that drove YDLIDAR’s success to bring professional sensing technology to the DIY market.

Backed by 10+ years of hardware R&D and manufacturing expertise, our team comes from leading tech companies, including Huawei. With experience working alongside Panasonic, Samsung, Siemens, and KUKA, we apply world-class engineering standards to the desktop DTF market.

At XtraMaker, the mission is clear: transform professional-grade engineering into intelligent, easy-to-use tools that empower modern makers and small businesses to scale with confidence.

XtraMaker M1 Series: Built for Creators, Designed for Real Business Growth

Since launching the world’s first 5-in-1 desktop DTF printer, XtraMaker has focused on solving real workshop challenges faced by small brands and independent creators. The new M1 Series continues this philosophy with two models tailored for different business stages:

  • XtraMaker M1 – Optimized for high-speed, small-format customization. Ideal for Etsy sellers, side hustles, and startups seeking fast ROI and space efficiency.
  • XtraMaker M1 Pro – Designed for scaling streetwear brands that require A3 large-format output, bold visuals, and high-margin production for hoodies, jackets, and full-back designs.

Both models share the same intelligent core system, differing mainly in print size, overall dimensions, and production capacity.

Professional Output Without Professional Complexity

Despite its compact size, XtraMaker delivers industrial-level print quality:

  • 1440 × 1440 DPI Resolution – Razor-sharp details and rich textures.
  • G7-Certified Color Accuracy – Automatic RGB to CMYK conversion ensures true-to-life colors.
  • 0.5 mm Ultra-Thin Prints – Soft feel, strong adhesion, long-lasting without cracking.
  • All-Fabric Compatibility – Works seamlessly on cotton, denim, nylon, silk, and performance fabrics.

From custom T-shirts and hoodies to tote bags and uniforms, XtraMaker turns any workspace into a mini smart printing factory.

Three Key Advantages for Small Businesses

1. More Stable and Predictable Delivery

For small businesses, downtime means lost revenue. XtraMaker is engineered to ensure consistent output and reliable performance:

  • 5-in-1 Fully Automated Workflow – Printing, powdering, shaking, curing, and fuming are completed in one machine. One click is all it takes to start production.
  • LoopMaster™ White Ink Circulation System – Automatic 15-minute circulation and continuous cartridge stirring prevent sedimentation and clogging.
  • UPS Power Protection – In case of power failure, the built-in battery system automatically flushes white ink and injects protective fluid, safeguarding printheads and ensuring uninterrupted workflow.
  • 20+ Smart Sensors with Real-Time Monitoring – Including a patented photoelectric ranging module that detects anomalies in consumables, mechanics, and alignment before problems occur.

Result: creators can rely on stable, repeatable production without technical surprises.

2. Visualized, Low-Cost Trial and Error

Testing designs traditionally means wasted materials and uncertain costs. XtraMaker changes this with data-driven creativity:

  • XtraMaker Studio Software – AI-assisted design, automatic layout, and intelligent cost estimation show exactly how much each print will cost before production.
  • 2D + 3D Real-Time Previews – True WYSIWYG (What You See Is What You Get), reducing failed prints and material waste.
  • Smart Powder Reuse System – Powder recycling automatically captures and reuses excess powder, keeping processes clean, precise, and eco-friendly.

Result: creators can experiment freely with minimal financial risk, making product testing transparent and affordable.

3. Lower Learning and Maintenance Costs

XtraMaker is built for users without industrial printing backgrounds:

  • Desktop Form Factor – 5-in-1 printing fits on a standard desk, perfect for home studios and small shops.
  • Built-in Air Purification System – Multi-layer filtration removes powder dust and curing fumes, no external equipment required.
  • Spill-Free Refilling System – Deep-reach nozzle and centralized waste ink reservoir ensure clean, mess-free operation.
  • Smart Safety Design – Intelligent oven auto shuts down at 200°C, protecting components and extending machine lifespan.

Result: users spend less time learning, less money maintaining, and more time selling.

Kickstarter Launch & Limited-Time Offer

XtraMaker will officially launch the M1 Series on Kickstarter soon. To celebrate the release, early supporters can join the pre-launch campaign with a $50 deposit and receive:

  • $200 discount on the final Kickstarter price
  • Two extra 500ml white ink bottles as a free bonus

Early access is now open, and limited slots are available.

Learn more and join the pre-launch campaign:
[https://xtramaker.com/products/xtramaker-5-in-1-smart-desktop-dtf-printer-deposit-reservation-1]

About XtraMaker
XtraMaker, a global DIY smart tool brand backed by industrial-grade innovation, officially announced the launch of its next-generation 5-in-1 desktop DTF printer. Designed specifically for modern creators, Etsy sellers, and small businesses, the new XtraMaker M1 Series aims to lower the barriers of professional apparel production with smarter automation, predictable delivery, and dramatically reduced operational costs.

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