JAIPUR, India, March 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Genus Power (NSE: GENUSPOWER) (BSE: 530343), India’s leading end-to-end energy measurement and advanced metering solutions provider, has crossed a significant milestone of over 26 million smart meter deployment worldwide, reinforcing its position as a trusted technology and execution partner for utilities worldwide.

A key driver of this global milestone has been Genus Power’s leadership role in India’s national grid modernization programme, where the company has now successfully achieved the milestone of installation of over 10 million smart meters as the leading AMI Service Provider. This large-scale execution experience across complex, multi-year utility programmes provides Genus with a strong foundation to replicate similar outcomes with utilities globally entering first-and second-phase smart meter rollouts.

With over three decades of experience, Genus Power is among the foremost Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) service providers, offering an integrated portfolio of smart electricity, gas and water meters, communication systems, proprietary Head End Systems (HES), Meter Data Management (MDM) platforms, and utility-grade mobile applications. These solutions enable remote monitoring, real-time analytics, demand response, and data-driven grid optimisation, supporting utilities in improving operational efficiency and customer service.

Genus’ innovation capability is anchored in India through a strong R&D ecosystem, recognised by the Government of India, and manufacturing comprising six fully integrated production facilities across Jaipur, Haridwar, Guwahati and Kotputli, with a combined annual manufacturing capacity exceeding 18 million meters. Equipped with automated SMT lines, precision moulding and advanced testing infrastructure, these facilities ensure high–quality, internationally compliant smart meters delivered at scale. Through its operations and partner ecosystem, Genus supports over 16,000 direct and indirect jobs across its value chain.

Beyond India, Genus has established a growing international footprint across Africa, the Middle East, Southeast Asia, the Pacific region and SAARC markets, working closely with utilities and system integrators to deliver reliable, scalable and standards–compliant AMI solutions tailored to diverse regulatory and climatic conditions. Backed by a 550+ strong R&D and software engineering team, Genus delivers true end–to–end lifecycle solutions globally.

Genus is also embedding AI-led initiatives across its manufacturing, deployment, and AMI operations to enhance productivity, forecasting accuracy and decision–making, while developing advanced analytics platforms to support loss detection, billing efficiency and asset performance management.

Commenting on the landmark milestone, Mr. Jitendra Kumar Agarwal, Joint Managing Director, Genus Power, said, “Crossing 26 million smart meter deployment globally is more than a scale achievement; it is a testament to the trust placed in Genus by utilities across continents. As power systems transition worldwide toward digital, data–driven grids, our mission is to enable this shift with reliable hardware, intelligent software, and proven execution capability. From India’s largest smart metering programs to diverse international markets; Genus remains committed to being the long–term technology partner of choice for utilities seeking scalable, and future–ready smart metering solutions.”

With a robust capability to deliver projects across Capex, Opex, and Totex business models; Genus Power is well positioned to be a long–term partner for utilities accelerating smart grid adoption worldwide.

For more information visit- https://genuspower.com/

Dual milestones signal Mantle’s emergence as the fastest-growing DeFi distribution layer

DUBAI, UAE, March 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Following a record-breaking launch of $800 million on Friday, Mantle has reached two significant milestones simultaneously: the Mantle x Aave lending and borrowing market has surpassed $1 billion in total market size just 19 days after launch, while Mantle’s broader DeFi TVL has climbed to an all-time high of $755M+, representing 66% growth in seven days.

The $1 billion threshold was breached following a record weekend that saw over $200 million in organic inflows, underscoring sustained demand even as broader market conditions remain volatile.

A Catalyst for the Entire Ecosystem

The Aave integration has proven to be more than a standalone product launch. Its “MoMNTum” has catalysed liquidity across Mantle’s broader DeFi ecosystem, with TVL surging from $455M to $755M+ in a single week. The growth reflects deepening confidence in Mantle’s infrastructure as a high-performance, capital-efficient environment for both institutional and retail participants.

Mantle’s DeFi TVL milestone positions it among the fastest-growing L2 networks as the premier distribution layer by capital inflows in 2026, a trajectory driven by a combination of strong ecosystem partnerships, native yield products, and an active incentive program that continues to reward liquidity providers and early adopters.

Active Incentives and the Path to Deeper Liquidity

The incentive program underpinning the Aave integration remains fully active, offering compelling yield opportunities for users participating in lending and borrowing on Mantle. With the $1 billion milestone now achieved, the program is designed to sustain and deepen liquidity as the ecosystem continues to scale.

“Crossing $1 billion in total market size in under three weeks is a clear signal and not just of what Mantle and Aave have built together, but of where institutional and retail DeFi is heading. Mantle was built to be the distribution layer where real-world finance flows, and these milestones are proof that the ecosystem is delivering on that vision. The MoMNTum is real, and we’ve barely even started.” said Emily Bao, Key Advisor, Mantle.

With Mantle and Aave coming together dedicated to maturing the DeFi landscape by aligning legacy-level safety with decentralized efficiency, users can visit the Aave interface to participate and begin lending and borrowing while benefiting from the ecosystem’s ongoing incentive program.

About Mantle

Mantle positions itself as the premier distribution layer and gateway for institutions and TradFi to connect with on-chain liquidity and access real-world assets, powering how real-world finance flows.

With over $4B+ in community-owned assets, Mantle combines credibility, liquidity and scalability with institutional-grade infrastructure to support large-scale adoption. The ecosystem is anchored by $MNT within Bybit, and built out through core ecosystem projects like mETH, fBTC, MI4 and more. This is complemented by Mantle Network’s partnerships with leading issuers and protocols such as Ethena USDe, Ondo USDY, and OP-Succinct.

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About Aave Protocol

Aave is a decentralized, non-custodial liquidity protocol where users can participate as suppliers or borrowers. Suppliers provide liquidity to the market while earning interest, and borrowers can access liquidity by providing collateral that exceeds the borrowed amount. Aave also supports GHO, its decentralized overcollateralized stablecoin, designed to provide transparent, on-chain stable liquidity. With a 60% market share of DeFi lending, Aave is the largest and most trusted on-chain lending network, with over $52B in net deposits.

BARCELONA, Spain, March 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — At MWC 2026, TCL presents the TCL NXTPAPER 70 Pro, delivering all-day eye comfort across real-world scenarios. Central to this experience is the innovative NXTPAPER Key, which allows users to seamlessly switch between display modes, ensuring optimal viewing for every situation. It also remains a fully capable daily smartphone with AI-powered capabilities, a 50MP OIS camera system, and reliable all-day performance. Guided by TCL’s “Make Technology More Human” commitment, TCL continues to advance and expand NXTPAPER display innovation to help users move more fluidly between work, study, communication, and creative expression, as a response to a growing human need for more comfortable, less fatiguing digital life.

Comfortable Smartphone Viewing Experience in Every Scenario

At the center of the experience is NXTPAPER 4.0, TCL’s integrated hardware-and-software approach to eye comfort. Supported by internationally recognised certifications, including SGS and TÜV, the TCL NXTPAPER 70 Pro reflects TCL’s long-term commitment to making digital viewing feel calmer and more comfortable across the full day. It brings together seven core eye-care technologies: natural light display, zero flickering, blue light purification, reflection-free and anti-glare viewing, dim-light eye protection, circadian screen comfort, and TruePaper Restoration technology.

In bright, unpredictable outdoor conditions and on the go, glare and reflections often make screens harder to read. The TCL NXTPAPER 70 Pro delivers reflection-free, anti-glare viewing based on advanced nano-matrix lithography, paired with adaptive software to help keep content consistently readable. A natural light display powered by Circular Polarized Light (CPL) further supports clear, comfortable viewing in real-world lighting.

Indoors, longer sessions over time can lead to digital eye fatigue, whether users are browsing, streaming, or working through long content. NXTPAPER 4.0 supports extended use through blue light purification and a flicker-free viewing experience. Harmful blue light can be reduced to as low as 3.41%, while the display delivers rich, vibrant visuals with professional-grade colour accuracy (ΔE<1). With the help of Eye Care Assistant, the experience is designed to feel more balanced and easier to stay with throughout the day.

At night, reading, messaging, or unwinding calls for a display that feels gentler rather than stimulating. The TCL NXTPAPER 70 Pro combines dim-light eye protection and circadian screen comfort, with DC dimming that helps keep viewing flicker-free. Brightness and tone adjust smoothly for evening use, down to an ultra-low 1-nit minimum, so bedtime scrolling and pre-sleep reading feel less jarring and more in tune with nighttime routines.

Smooth Mode-Switching Through NXTPAPER Key

Comfort is not only about easier viewing. It is also about how smoothly the phone adapts to what you are doing throughout the day. With the dedicated NXTPAPER Key, users can switch between three display modes: Color Paper Mode, Ink Paper Mode and Max Ink Mode. This makes it easy to match the right look and feel to each moment. For deeper focus, Max Ink Mode can be activated instantly. Max Ink Mode offers a calmer, paper-like monochrome look designed for immersive reading and distraction-free time on screen. It supports up to seven days of reading and up to 26 days on standby, and it comes with access to a bookstore and a massive library of pre-installed books. Reading is further supported by AI-enhanced tools such as AI Outline, AI Q&A, AI Audiobook and AI Podcast, helping users digest content in the way that best fits their routine.

For writing and note-taking, the TCL NXTPAPER 70 Pro supports quick capture with the T-Pen stylus, enabling a natural handwriting experience with low latency and pressure sensitivity. Features like Screen Off Memo and Write in Text Fields help users jot down ideas anytime, then move on without breaking their flow.

Capture and Create with Ease

The TCL NXTPAPER 70 Pro features a 50MP main camera with OIS, paired with an 8MP ultra-wide camera and a 32MP front camera for everyday scenes from night portrait to fast-moving moments and daily vlogs.

Powered by TCL-developed MuseFilm imaging technology, the device brings more expressive, cinematic looks to photos and video. Super Night Mode helps reveal clearer detail and perfect balance between brightness and shadow in low-light scenes, while cinematic 4K video adds a more immersive finish for everyday storytelling. Upgraded motion capture combines OIS and EIS dual stabilization with horizon lock for steadier shots. CCD-style filters deliver s a film-inspired look for a nostalgic, creative touch. Built-in editing tools keep everyday adjustments simple, so more moments feel ready to share with less effort.

AI Integration: Translation and Everyday Assistance

As communication increasingly crosses borders and languages, the TCL NXTPAPER 70 Pro integrates AI tools designed for multilingual communication, productivity and creation. For multilingual work and cross-language content, built-in AI translation tools provide real-time subtitles, simultaneous interpretion and face-to-face translation, helping conversations, videos and on-screen text stay easier to follow without breaking the flow. Users can also pair the experience with optional TCL CrystalClip earbuds for clearer, more immersive audio.

With Gemini, users can ask by voice with Gemini Live to get clear explanations, and instant answers without leaving the current page. When they want to explore further, they can circle or select key information on the screen to deep dive into what they see instead of constantly switching between apps.

Beyond translation, AI-powered reading and writing tools support voice memo transcription and summarization, text comprehension and writing assistance, helping users move more efficiently from capturing a thought to producing a polished piece.

Reliable Performance for Everyday Mobile Life

Powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 7300, the TCL NXTPAPER 70 Pro delivers smooth performance for everyday tasks and multitasking. With 8GB of RAM expandable up to 24GB through RAM Expansion (8GB + 16GB), and up to 512GB of storage, the device is built for content-heavy, fast-moving routines. A 5200mAh battery paired with 33W fast charging supports all-day endurance, while IP68 dust and water resistance adds confidence for travel and real-world use.

Pricing and Availability

TCL NXTPAPER 70 Pro (256GB ROM, standalone phone): RRP €299

TCL NXTPAPER 70 Pro (512GB ROM, standalone phone): RRP €359

Availability: Starting from February in Asia-Pacific, Europe, Latin America, the Middle East & Africa and North America

Disclaimer

Figures calculated in the release are based on stringent internal testing procedures. Prices and availability may vary by country.

TCL NXTPAPER 70 Pro holds Low Visual Fatigue A+2.1 SGS certification, Dim-Light Eye Protection SGS certification, and Flicker Free TÜV Certification.

About TCL 

TCL Electronics specializes in the research, development and manufacturing of consumer electronics including TVs, audio devices, smart home products and appliances, and mobile products including mobile phones, tablets, smart connected devices. Combining thoughtful design and innovative technology to inspire greatness, our lineup delivers must-have features and meaningful experiences. As one of the world’s largest consumer electronics brands, our vertically integrated supply chain, and state-of-the-art display panel factory help TCL deliver innovation for all. For more information, please visit: https://www.tcl.com

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BARCELONA, Spain, March 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — TCL today announces the TCL CrystalClip, its brand-new open-ear, clip-on earbuds designed for seamless integration into modern lifestyles, along with a standout special edition. Elevated with a detachable accessory adorned with crystals by Swarovski^®, the special edition offers a unique blend of immersive audio and wearable elegance.

Designed for Discerning Lifestyle
Tailored to the rhythm of modern lifestyles, the TCL CrystalClip features an open-ear design that allows users to enjoy a personal audio experience while staying aware of their surroundings, making it an ideal companion for commuting, casual exercise, long workdays, and travel.

Engineered for breathable, pressure-free comfort, TCL CrystalClip incorporates a titanium alloy arch bridge that ensures a secure, customized fit while remaining exceptionally lightweight, supporting extended wear without the intrusive “plugged-in” sensation. With up to 36 hours of battery life and quick charging capabilities, it is always ready for your next move.

Premium Audio Meets Intelligent Features
Made to excel in both comfort and performance, TCL CrystalClip delivers a premium listening experience with Dual-Magnetic Dynamic Driver, 3D Spatial Audio and Bass Enhancement for rich, layered sound, ideal for music, films, and short-form entertainment. For calls and everyday communication, dual-mic ENC helps keep voices clear even in lively environments, from cafés to bustling city streets.

Intelligence is just a touch away. With intuitive touch controls, TCL CrystalClip also unlocks powerful simultaneous interpretation when paired with compatible TCL AI phones and apps, breaking language barriers for meetings, events, and travel scenarios.

Special Edition: Sparkle Your Day with Radiant Crystals by Swarovski^®
The TCL CrystalClip special edition redefines the earbuds as a key component of a curated outfit. Its modern, minimalist design serves as a canvas for a meticulously crafted, detachable rose accessory sparkling with crystals by Swarovski^®. This inspiration highlights TCL’s commitment to precision craftsmanship, innovative design, and the pursuit of aesthetic excellence.

The accessory embodies versatile sophistication. It can be worn with the earbuds or detached to add a personalized sparkle to any look—as a chic accent on a bag, hat, or lapel, or styled into hair as a refined detail. This adaptability empowers users to express their unique style, proving that technology can be a seamless and elegant part of daily life.

Price & Availability
Standard version: RRP‌€79
Availability: Starting from February across Asia-Pacific, Europe and North America
Special version embellished with Swarovski^® crystals: RRP‌€149
Availability: Starting from Q2 2026 across Asia-Pacific, Europe and North America

Disclaimer
Figures calculated in the release are based on stringent internal testing procedures. Prices and availability may vary by country.

About TCL
TCL Electronics (1070.HK) is a leading consumer electronics brand and leader in the global television industry. TCL now operates in more than 160 markets around the world. The company specializes in the research, development, and manufacturing of consumer electronics products ranging from TVs, audio, home appliances, mobile devices including mobile phones, tablets, smart connected devices, smart glasses, commercial displays, and more. Visit the TCL website at https://www.tcl.com.

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• Cutting-edge infrastructure solutions, featuring the latest CPUs and GPUs, power AI-native telecom networks, and secure, scalable AI factories
• Supermicro collaborating with global partners including Nokia, SK Telecom and Telenor to demonstrate real-world use cases at MWC Barcelona

SAN JOSE, Calif., and BARCELONA, Spain, March 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Supermicro, Inc. (NASDAQ: SMCI), a Total IT Solution Provider for AI/ML, HPC, Cloud, Storage, and 5G/Edge, is announcing expanded support for infrastructure solutions powering sovereign AI platforms and Artificial Intelligence – Radio Access Networks (AI-RAN). At Mobile World Congress Barcelona (MWC), the world’s largest event for the telecom industry, Supermicro and its ecosystem partners are featuring the latest real-world use cases that bring together performance, efficiency, and scalability.

AI-RAN and Sovereign AI solutions

“Delivering AI to the RAN at scale requires infrastructure optimized for telecom networks,” said Charles Liang, president and CEO of Supermicro. “As operators embed intelligence across their networks and advance sovereign AI strategies, Supermicro’s flexible Data Center Building Block Solutions® (DCBBS) and deep ecosystem collaborations enable rapid deployment of high-performance, energy-efficient solutions that help ensure data sovereignty and long-term scalability.”

For more information about Supermicro’s Telco products please visit: https://www.supermicro.com/en/solutions/ai/telco

The adoption of AI in telecom networks is growing rapidly as operators seek greater efficiency and automation. AI-RAN embeds intelligence into the Radio Access Network to optimize spectrum, energy, and performance, while simultaneously creating a distributed network that powers AI solutions for operators and end users.

AI-RAN requires infrastructure solutions that are designed to meet the unique requirements of telecom networks in a scalable, cost-efficient way. Supermicro is expanding its broad range of AI-RAN systems, in line with NVIDIA Aerial RAN Computer (ARC) design, to support the latest technologies including NVIDIA Blackwell architecture, with upcoming products using the latest NVIDIA ARC-Pro.

• ARS-111L-FR is a short-depth, 1U system designed for distributed RAN workloads. The system features NVIDIA Grace™ CPU C1 and is compatible with NVIDIA ConnectX Ethernet® adapters for high-speed networking. Additionally, the server has space for up to 2 low-profile GPU cards, such as the NVIDIA L4 for AI workloads.
• ARS-221GL-NR is a high-performance 2U Grace Superchip system with up to 2 double-width NVIDIA GPUs. Supermicro has improved the system to support NVIDIA RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell Server Edition GPUs, enabling it to run demanding AI workloads throughout the telecom network.
• ARS-111GL-NHR is Supermicro’s 1U GH200 Grace Hopper™ Superchip system with integrated GPU and 900GB/s NVLink® interconnect between CPU and GPU. The high-speed chip-to-chip bandwidth together with support for NVIDIA BlueField® data processing units (DPUs) and ConnectX Ethernet adapters makes NVIDIA Grace Hopper a powerful and versatile system for research as well as AI inferencing at the network edge.

Sovereign AI refers to an enterprise’s ability to develop, deploy, and govern artificial intelligence within its own controlled infrastructure, data environments, and compliance frameworks. Increased demand for sovereign AI platforms represents a strategic opportunity for telecom operators, by offering secure, in-country AI infrastructure as a service, and unlocking new revenue streams in the digital economy.

Delivering sovereign AI at scale requires infrastructure that is powerful, scalable, and energy efficient. Supermicro’s innovative DCBBS are designed to enable organizations to rapidly deploy and expand AI data centers. Modular architectures simplify scaling, while advanced thermal and power designs improve operational efficiency.

At MWC, Supermicro is collaborating with leading industry players to demonstrate real-world deployments and practical use cases that advance AI acceleration.

• Telenor, a leading Nordic telecom provider, has launched Telenor AI Factory, Norway’s first sovereign AI cloud platform. Designed for enterprises, startups, and public sector organizations, it provides NVIDIA GPU-accelerated infrastructure entirely within Norway, ensuring data never leaves national borders. By combining security, scalability, and sustainability, Telenor AI Factory lowers barriers to AI adoption, shortens time-to-market, and supports sensitive data compliance. This positions Telenor not just as a telecom operator, but as a strategic provider of sovereign AI services.
• SK Telecom, South Korea’s leading telecom provider, has built the Haein Cluster, a sovereign AI infrastructure platform designed for large-scale AI workloads and national competitiveness. The cluster features over 1,000 Supermicro AI servers equipped with NVIDIA Blackwell GPUs, forming one of the country’s highest-performance AI GPU clusters. Hosted at SK Telecom’s Gasan AI Data Center, it delivers GPU-as-a-Service for training, inference, and model development. Haein supports enterprises and national AI initiatives securely within South Korea, expanding service opportunities.
• Nokia, global leader in telecommunications, network infrastructure, and technology innovation, is showing several solutions based on Supermicro hardware. AnyRAN is Nokia’s software suite designed to give mobile operators and enterprises flexibility in building radio access networks (RAN) by allowing them to deploy cloud-native software on any infrastructure. Supermicro’s 1U Grace Hopper system ARS-111GL-NHR has been validated to run AnyRAN. Additionally, Nokia is introducing a validated infrastructure design for hybrid AI/ML training and inference based on Supermicro AS -8125GS-TNMR2 servers.
• • Viettel High Tech, Vietnam’s top 5G network infrastructure solution provider, has built a large 5G network based on Open RAN standards. The adoption of open, disaggregated infrastructure has enabled Viettel High Tech to speed up the implementation of new technologies and applications, in addition to delivering substantial cost savings. One of the systems used in Viettel High Tech ‘s infrastructure is the Supermicro short depth 1U edge server. These systems provide flexibility, performance, and innovation, ensuring optimal support for 5G and advanced wireless networks.

For more information about Supermicro’s solutions for AI-RAN and Sovereign AI Networks, visit our booth 2D35 at MWC 2026, March 2-5 in Barcelona.

About Super Micro Computer, Inc.

Supermicro (NASDAQ: SMCI) is a global leader in Application-Optimized Total IT Solutions. Founded and operating in San Jose, California, Supermicro is committed to delivering first-to-market innovation for Enterprise, Cloud, AI, and 5G Telco/Edge IT Infrastructure. We are a Total IT Solutions provider with server, AI, storage, IoT, switch systems, software, and support services. Supermicro’s motherboard, power, and chassis design expertise further enables our development and production, enabling next-generation innovation from cloud to edge for our global customers. Our products are designed and manufactured in-house (in the US, Asia, and the Netherlands), leveraging global operations for scale and efficiency and optimized to improve TCO and reduce environmental impact (Green Computing). The award-winning portfolio of Server Building Block Solutions® allows customers to optimize for their exact workload and application by selecting from a broad family of systems built from our flexible and reusable building blocks that support a comprehensive set of form factors, processors, memory, GPUs, storage, networking, power, and cooling solutions (air-conditioned, free air cooling or liquid cooling).

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