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SDS Australia Partners with Leading European Sauna Brand Auroom

SYDNEY, Jan. 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ —
Leading European sauna brand Auroom and SDS Australia have announced an exclusive partnership

Auroom is celebrated for its superior craftsmanship and innovative flat-pack designs, which are perfect for indoor and outdoor use. These features, combined with their affordability and adherence to strict European manufacturing standards, have already earned widespread acclaim among SDS Australia customers.

“Auroom strikes the perfect balance of quality and price,” said Doubinski. “This partnership aligns with our mission to bring high-quality saunas to every household, supported by our robust ecommerce platform, expanding warehousing facilities, and growing reseller network.”

Risto Mätas, Sales Director of Auroom, echoed this enthusiasm:

“We’re thrilled to work with SDS Australia to share our passion for quality and craftsmanship. SDS Australia’s excellent service and commitment to the sauna industry make them the perfect partner for Auroom.”

Through this exclusive agreement, SDS Australia will make Auroom’s innovative saunas accessible nationwide, supporting the brand’s mission to bring the scientifically backed wellness benefits of saunas to Australians .

“At SDS Australia, we believe a sauna is an essential health device – a necessity in every home, like a fridge or a washing machine,” Doubinski concluded.

About SDS Australia
Founded in 2003, SDS Australia has cemented its position as the nation’s top provider of high-quality European saunas and wellness products, in addition to being the leading builder of custom saunas in Australia. Web: https://sdsaustralia.com 

Contact SDS Australia

About Auroom
Part of the Thermory group, Auroom is Europe’s leading sauna manufacturer, celebrated for its craftsmanship and innovative designs. Web: https://auroomwellness.com

Contact:
benpollett@sdsaustralia.com 

Countdown to FITUR 2025: The Key Global Event for the Tourism Industry

Brazil Takes Center Stage as Partner Country in a Growing Edition with 9,500 Companies from 156 Countries and 884 Main Exhibitors

MADRID, Jan. 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Organized by IFEMA MADRID, the International Tourism Trade Fair (FITUR) will bring together the global tourism market for its 45th edition, running from January 22 to 26. The event will highlight the exceptional performance of the tourism industry in 2024 and its promising outlook for 2025. A context of strength in which the industry, united under FITUR, seeks to highlight its pride in belonging to the sector, its transformative role, and its commitment to sustainability and innovation.

From left to right: María Valcarce, Director of FITUR; Almudena Maíllo del Valle, Head of the Madrid City Council’s Tourism Delegation; Daniel Martínez, Executive Vice President of IFEMA MADRID; Marco Sansavini, President of Iberia and Chairman of the FITUR Organizing Committee; José Vicente de los Mozos, Chairman of the Executive Committee of IFEMA MADRID; Rosario Sánchez, Secretary of State for Tourism; Orlando Leite Ribeiro, Ambassador of Brazil; Mariano de Paco, Deputy Minister of Culture, Tourism, and Sports of the Community of Madrid; and Arancha Priede, General Director of Trade Fairs and Congresses at IFEMA MADRID.

FITUR once again opens the international calendar of tourism fairs, reaffirming its leadership as the top event by volume of participants and attendees, with the backing of all public and private stakeholders in the value chain. This is supported by the figures presented during the press conference: 9,500 participating companies, 156 countries, and 884 main exhibitors showcasing their offerings across nine halls, including 101 countries with official representation.

Additionally, the excellent industry response to FITUR 2025 is expected to be reflected in attendance numbers, with projections exceeding 150,000 professionals from Wednesday to Friday and around 100,000 general public visitors over the weekend. This influx is estimated to generate an economic impact of €445 million for Madrid, positively affecting sectors such as transportation, hotels, gastronomy, culture, and entertainment.

FITUR: A Key Global Gathering for the Tourism Industry

After a year of post-pandemic recovery in 2024, FITUR is once again defined by growth. The direct participation of main exhibitors has reached 884, marking a 10% overall increase and a 19% rise in international representation.

This international focus, central to FITUR’s objectives, is reflected in the 101 official country representations—five more than in the previous edition—and the addition of eleven new countries joining FITUR 2025, primarily from Africa and Asia.

Highlighting the role of innovation, the Travel Technology area has grown by 6%, showcasing global trends in tourism booking technologies and featuring over 100 companies worldwide.

Among the highlights for 2025 is Brazil’s participation as Partner Country, with a significant presence to showcase its diverse tourism offerings and strengthen its global positioning. According to data from Brazil’s Ministry of Tourism and Embratur, 2024 was a record year for international tourism, with 6,657,377 foreign visitors, a 12.6% increase from the previous year.

The Future of Tourism: Business, Knowledge, and Sustainability

FITUR has renewed its ten thematic sections, emphasizing sustainability and business by connecting the tourism industry with other sectors to generate new traveler niches.

FITUR Cruises, developed with CRUCEROADICTO, will highlight the cruise industry’s commitment to sustainability. FITUR LGTB+ will promote diversity and inclusion, while FITUR Lingua will explore language tourism opportunities in partnership with FEDELE. FITUR Screen, in collaboration with the SPAIN FILM COMMISSION, will connect the film and tourism industries. Meanwhile, FITUR Sports, in partnership with AFYDAD, will demonstrate how sports tourism fosters responsible tourism.

FITUR Techy, created with ITH, will explore how AI is revolutionizing travel management. FITUR Talent will focus on challenges in talent and training. FITUR Woman, in collaboration with WOMEN LEADING TOURISM, will promote female leadership. FITUR Know How & Export, developed with SEGITTUR in partnership with ICEX, will showcase the potential of Spanish tourism companies. Lastly, FITUR 4all, in collaboration with IMPULSA IGUALDAD, will advance accessible tourism through initiatives such as the second FITUR 4all Awards and the first Best Practices Guide.

The Sustainability Observatory, FITURNEXT will address how tourism can contribute to sustainable food management.

More information on https://www.ifema.es/en/fitur.

Leadership change fuels Busways’ strategic ambitions

SYDNEY, Jan. 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Busways, the largest Australian-owned bus operator, has appointed Will O’Neill as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective January 1, 2025.

Byron Rowe and Will O’ Neill

Mr O’Neill steps up to the helm after a decade of strong leadership at Busways, most recently as Chief Financial Officer and Commercial Officer, and with 30 years’ commercial and financial experience.

He succeeds Byron Rowe, grandson of founder Dick Rowe, who moves to Executive Chair of the Busways Board after seven transformative years as Managing Director of the 82-year-old company.  Under Mr Rowe’s leadership, Busways doubled in size, solidifying its position as the largest Australian-owned bus operator, successfully navigating expansions and challenging times.

Mr Rowe explains that the shift ensures Busways is primed for long-term success.

“This transition is all about strengthening Busways and setting us up for what’s next. We’ve got a strong team at Busways and a clear plan in place,” Mr Rowe says.

“As Executive Chair, I will concentrate on strategic projects and long-term growth initiatives, ensuring we continue to deliver exceptional service and value for government and communities.”

“Having worked alongside Will for over a decade, I’m fully confident in his ability to lead Busways with the same dedication and drive we’ve always shared,” he says.

“His commitment and insight make him a natural fit for the role, he’ll keep our dedicated team moving forward with strength and purpose.”

Mr O’Neill says he looks forward to focusing on leading the business and preparing Busways for growth opportunities.

“At the heart of my new responsibility as CEO is doing justice to the legacy that has been built in this business, together with guiding our continued development and growth to set up for the next generation of leaders” Mr O’Neill said.

A key part of that is developing and retaining good people, he says.

“As a service business, our people are the key to our success.  We work hard to provide our people with the environment they need to succeed. This is a great business, with great people.”

“This is why Busways is an Australian success story.  In the 1970’s there were approximately 40 private bus operators in the Sydney metro area, the most challenging and competitive market in Australia.  Today, there is only one – Busways – and we serve 20% of the market.

“I am truly grateful for the opportunity to lead such a wonderful organisation and I am excited about continuing to deliver for our clients and customers as we continue to grow.”

Will O’Neill brings over 30 years of expertise in senior executive leadership, corporate finance, and strategic planning, including leadership roles at KPMG and other advisory firms. He has led or advised on complex, high-impact projects, advising governments and corporations in a range of industries.

This leadership change marks a natural progression in Busways’ journey as the company continues to expand its footprint and lead innovation in public transport services.

Contact Busways Media team at media@busways.com.au

Nature’s Miracle Holding Inc. Announces Receipt of Delisting Notification from Nasdaq

ONTARIO, Calif., Jan. 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Nature’s Miracle Holding Inc. (NASDAQ: NMHI) (“Nature’s Miracle” or the “Company”), a leader in vertical farming technology and infrastructure, today announced that on January 13, 2025, the Company received written notice (the “Notice”) from The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC (“Nasdaq”) indicating that the Nasdaq Hearings Panel has determined to delist the Company’s common stock and warrants from Nasdaq due to the Company’s failure to comply with minimum shareholder’s equity requirement under Nasdaq Listing Rule 5550(b)(1). The Notice indicated that trading in the Company’s common stock and warrants will be suspended on Nasdaq, effective at the open of business on January 15, 2025.

The Company has 15 days after the date it received notice of the Panel’s decision to request that the Nasdaq Listing and Hearing Review Council (the “Council”) review the Hearing Panel’s decision, or the Council may, on its own motion, determine to review the Hearing Panel’s decision within 45 calendar days of the issuance of  the decision.

The Company is considering to appeal the decision.

Upon suspension of the trading of its common stock on Nasdaq, the Company expects that its common stock and warrants will be quoted under its existing symbol “NMHI” and “NMHW” respectively, on the OTC Pink .

About Nature’s Miracle Holding Inc.

Nature’s Miracle (www.Nature-Miracle.com) is a growing agriculture technology company providing products and services to growers in the Controlled Environment Agriculture (“CEA”) industry around the world. The company has recently launched EV and bitcoin business, all energy dependent as CEA.

Forward-Looking Statements

The information in this press release includes “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding expectations, hopes, beliefs, intentions or strategies regarding the future. In addition, any statements that refer to projections, forecasts or other characterizations of future events or circumstances, including any underlying assumptions, are forward-looking statements. The words “anticipate,” “believe,” “contemplate,” “continue,” “could,” “estimate,” “expect,” “forecast,” “intends,” “may,” “will,” “might,” “plan,” “possible,” “potential,” “predict,” “project,” “should,” “would” and similar expressions may identify forward-looking statements, but the absence of these words does not mean that a statement is not forward-looking. Forward-looking statements in this press release may include, for example: the intended use of proceeds from the offering; successful launch and implementation of Nature’s Miracle’s joint projects with manufacturers and other supply chain participants of steel, rubber and other materials; changes in Nature’s Miracle’s strategy, future operations, financial position, estimated revenues and losses, projected costs, prospects and plans; Nature’s Miracle’s ability to develop and launch new products and services; Nature’s Miracle’s ability to successfully and efficiently integrate future expansion plans and opportunities; Nature’s Miracle’s ability to grow its business in a cost-effective manner; Nature’s Miracle’s product development timeline and estimated research and development costs; the implementation, market acceptance and success of Nature’s Miracle’s business model; developments and projections relating to Nature’s Miracle’s competitors and industry; and Nature’s Miracle’s approach and goals with respect to technology. These forward-looking statements are based on information available as of the date of this press release, and current expectations, forecasts and assumptions, and involve a number of judgments, risks and uncertainties. Accordingly, forward-looking statements should not be relied upon as representing views as of any subsequent date, and no obligation is undertaken to update forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date they were made, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as may be required under applicable securities laws. As a result of a number of known and unknown risks and uncertainties, actual results or performance may be materially different from those expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements. Some factors that could cause actual results to differ include: the ability to maintain the listing of the Company’s shares on Nasdaq; changes in applicable laws or regulations; the effects of the coronavirus (COVID-19) and any future outbreaks on Nature’s Miracle’s business; the ability to implement business plans, forecasts, and other expectations, and identify and realize additional opportunities; the risk of downturns and the possibility of rapid change in the highly competitive industry in which Nature’s Miracle’s operates; the risk that Nature’s Miracle’s and its current and future collaborators are unable to successfully develop and commercialize Nature’s Miracle’s products or services, or experience significant delays in doing so; the risk that the Company may never achieve or sustain profitability; the risk that the Company will need to raise additional capital to execute its business plan, which may not be available on acceptable terms or at all; the risk that the Company experiences difficulties in managing its growth and expanding operations; the risk that third-party suppliers and manufacturers are not able to fully and timely meet their obligations; the risk that Nature’s Miracle’s is unable to secure or protect its intellectual property; the possibility that Nature’s Miracle’s may be adversely affected by other economic, business, and/or competitive factors; and other risks and uncertainties described in Nature’s Miracle’s filings from time to time with the SEC.

For more information, please contact:

Nature’s Miracle Holding, Inc.
Investor Relations Department
ir@nature-miracle.com

Ascent Investors Relations LLC
Tina Xiao
Phone: +1-646-932-7242
Email: investors@ascent-ir.com

Solidion Technology’s Chief Science Officer Delivers Keynote at Prestigious Advanced Materials Summit in Abu Dhabi

Dr. Bor Jang Showcases Graphene’s Transformative Potential for Next-Generation Energy Storage Solutions

DAYTON, Ohio, Jan. 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Solidion Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ: STI), an advanced battery technology solutions provider, proudly announces that Dr. Bor Jang, the company’s Board Chairman and Chief Science Officer, delivered the keynote address at the Innovative & Industrial 2D/Advanced Materials Summit & Expo (I2DM2024) in Abu Dhabi, UAE.

The I2DM Summit convenes the world’s foremost researchers, industry leaders, and visionaries to explore and unlock the boundless potential of Advanced Materials, including graphene, a two-dimensional (2D) wonder material. Dr. Jang, a pioneering figure in graphene innovation, shared insights on its transformative applications in energy storage and battery technologies.

A Legacy of Innovation

Dr. Jang’s credentials are unparalleled in the field of materials science. A graduate of MIT with MS and PhD degrees, he has held prestigious roles, including Dean of the College of Engineering and Computer Science and Professor at Wright State University. His remarkable achievements include:

  • Discovery of Graphene (2002): Dr. Jang filed the world’s first patent application on graphene.
  • Breakthrough Inventions: His team pioneered graphene supercapacitors (2006) and graphene-enabled batteries (2007).
  • Prolific Innovator: Co-inventor of over 680 U.S. patents and 200+ international patents (issued and pending).
  • Recognition as a National Academy of Inventors Fellow (2019): Honoring his contributions to innovation.
Keynote Highlights:

Dr. Jang’s keynote addressed the transformative role of graphene in energy storage, emphasizing its applications in anodes, cathodes, and current collectors for next-generation batteries, including:

  • Lithium-ion and sodium-ion batteries for electric vehicles (EVs) and consumer electronics.
  • Lithium-metal and lithium-sulfur batteries offering higher energy density and improved safety.
  • Aluminum-ion batteries, an emerging solution for sustainable energy storage.

Dr. Jang demonstrated how graphene’s superior conductivity, lightweight properties, and mechanical strength enable batteries to achieve higher energy density, longer lifespans, and faster charging capabilities—critical advancements to meet the growing demand for efficient and sustainable energy solutions.

For more information, please visit www.solidiontech.com or contact Investor Relations.

About Solidion Technology, Inc.

Headquartered in Dallas, Texas with pilot production facilities in Dayton, Ohio, Solidion’s (NASDAQ: STI) core business includes manufacturing of battery materials and components, as well as development and production of next-generation batteries for energy storage systems and electric vehicles for ground, air, and sea transportation. Solidion holds a portfolio of over 550 patents, covering innovations such as high-capacity, non-silane gas and graphene-enabled silicon anodes, biomass-based graphite, advanced lithium-sulfur and lithium-metal technologies. Headquartered in Dallas, Texas with R&D and production facilities in Dayton, Ohio, Solidion’s core business includes manufacturing of battery materials and components, as well as development and production of next-generation batteries for energy storage systems and electric vehicles for ground, air, and sea transportation.

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements:

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Solidion Technology Inc., (NASDAQ: STI) (the “Company,” “Solidion,” “we,” “our” or “us”) desires to take advantage of the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and is including this cautionary statement in connection with this safe harbor legislation. The words “forecasts” “believe,” “may,” “estimate,” “continue,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “should,” “plan,” “could,” “target,” “potential,” “is likely,” “expect” and similar expressions, as they relate to us, are intended to identify forward-looking statements. We undertake no obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise, except as may be required by law.

Verkada Expands Leadership Team to Drive JAPAC Channel Growth

Boudewijn Pesch Joins Verkada as Vice President of JAPAC Channel Sales

SAN MATEO, Calif., Jan. 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Verkada,
Boudewijn Pesch, Vice President of Japan and Asia-Pacific Channel Sales at Verkada

“Boudewijn’s extensive experience and proven track record in the JAPAC region make him the ideal leader to further our mission of delivering integrated, privacy-respecting security solutions at scale,” said Eric Salava, Chief Revenue Officer at Verkada. “His leadership will accelerate our efforts to strengthen channel relationships and bring our cutting-edge technology to even more organizations across JAPAC.”

Pesch joins Verkada with over 30 years of experience in sales and regional leadership roles. Most recently, he served as Vice President of APAC at Axis Communications, where he rebuilt the company’s APAC organization to better serve partners and customers. Throughout his career, Pesch has demonstrated a commitment to driving growth through collaboration and building long-term partnerships in the region.

“I am honored to join Verkada and contribute to its growth in the JAPAC market,” said Boudewijn Pesch, Vice President of JAPAC Channel Sales at Verkada. “Verkada’s innovative approach to physical security and business analytics, combined with its dedication to privacy, presents a unique opportunity to transform how organizations understand and protect their communities. I look forward to working with our partners to bring Verkada’s solutions to more customers across the region.”

Verkada’s commitment to the JAPAC region is evident through its growing customer base, which includes organizations such as City Beach, the Chiba Lotte Marines, Brighton Grammar School, and Sharp Fukuyama Laser. The company has also established partnerships with leading integrators and channel partners across the region, ensuring seamless implementation and support for its industry-leading solutions. Today, Verkada has more than 28,000 customers globally, serves 89 of the Fortune 500, and has 2,100+ employees across its 15 global offices. The company is valued at $3.5B and has raised $456.6M to date.

About Verkada
Designed with simplicity in mind, Verkada’s six product lines — video security cameras, access control, environmental sensors, alarms, workplace, and intercoms — provide unparalleled building security through an integrated, cloud-based software platform. Over 28,000 organizations across 85 countries worldwide, including 89 of the Fortune 500, trust Verkada as their physical security layer for easier management, intelligent control, and scalable deployments. For more information, please visit www.verkada.com.

Supermicro Empowers AI-driven Capabilities for Enterprise, Retail, and Edge Server Solutions

Retailers Can Leverage AI to Increase Revenue and Reduce Costs with Supermicro and NVIDIAs Collaboration

SAN JOSE, Calif. and NEW YORK, Jan. 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — National Retail Federation (NRF) — Supermicro, Inc. (SMCI), a Total IT Solution Provider for AI/ML, HPC, Cloud, Storage, and 5G/Edge, is showcasing the latest solutions for the retail industry in collaboration with NVIDIA at the National Retail Federation (NRF) annual show. As generative AI (GenAI) grows in capability and becomes more easily accessible, retailers are leveraging NVIDIA NIM microservices, part of the NVIDIA AI Enterprise software platform, for a broad spectrum of applications.

Super Micro AI Solutions for Enterprise and Retail

“Supermicro’s innovative server, storage, and edge computing solutions improve retail operations, store security, and operational efficiency,” said Charles Liang, president and CEO of Supermicro. “At NRF, Supermicro is excited to introduce retailers to AI’s transformative potential and to revolutionize the customer’s experience. Our systems here will help resolve day-to-day concerns and elevate the overall buying experience.”

To learn more about Supermicro’s AI solutions for retail organizations, visit www.supermicro.com/RetailAI

Innovation in front-of-house and back-of-house use cases – such as personalized shopping experiences, automating logistical processes, and preventing shrinkage – enable retailers to attract customers to their establishments and improve their profitability.

Supermicro at NRF

Retail AI solutions like the ones mentioned above require specialized hardware to deliver optimal results. Supermicro offers the industry’s broadest portfolio of edge AI solutions, giving retail organizations the tools to optimize the ROI of their AI-based applications. By processing data directly where the customers are located, results are delivered with minimal latency, creating an exceptional user experience. At NRF, Supermicro is showing the latest systems designed to deliver high-end performance to retail locations:

  • SYS-112B-FWT: This 1U, short-depth system offers powerful edge compute, utilizing the latest Intel Xeon processors. Despite being less than 17″ in depth, it can hold NVIDIA L40S GPUs.
  • AS -1115S-FWTRT: Leveraging AMD’s EPYC series processors, this 1U, short-depth system offers customers flexibility in both core counts and GPU capability by having the capacity to hold a single double-width NVIDIA L40S GPU.
  • SYS-E403-14B: A compact server capable of delivering data center performance at remote and space-constrained locations. This compact system can accommodate 2 single-width or 1 double-width GPU cards, including the NVIDIA L40S or NVIDIA RTX 6000 Ada Generation GPU, in remote edge locations.
  • SYS-212B-FN2T: The 2U, short-depth edge AI system offers more features and capacity compared to the competition and supports multiple data streams or workloads. Optimized for inferencing at the edge, the SYS-212B-FN2T supports up to 2 double-width GPU or single-width GPUs, such as the NVIDIA L4 GPU.
  • SYS-222HE-TN: A 2U powerhouse, this dual-processor system features the latest Intel Xeon processors bringing data center power into a shorter-depth platform. With the ability to hold up to 3 NVIDIA L40S GPUs, it brings serious inferencing power to the customer.
  • AS -2115HE-FTNR: A uniprocessor, 2U system based on the latest AMD EPYC family. This system offers a maximum dual-width GPU density of 4 cards such as NVIDIA L40S GPUs.
  • SYS-322GA-NR: For the most demanding workloads, this powerful and versatile 3U edge AI platform offers 10 PCIe 5.0 x16 slots or 20 PCIe 5.0 x8 slots (in physical x16 slots). These slots can be fitted with up to 8 double-width GPU cards, such as NVIDIA’s H100 GPU leveraging NVIDIA NVLink. Alternatively, the system can be configured with 19 single-width GPU cards, such as NVIDIA’s low-profile or single-width product families, or combined with different add-on cards, such as graphics controllers, making this system ideal for environments including large control rooms.

An AI use case on display at the Supermicro booth is a customer service application built with the NVIDIA AI Blueprint for digital humans. It features James, a computer interface that mimics the experience of interacting with a real person. Digital humans are virtual avatars that look, act, and think like a human would. In retail, this technology can be deployed to provide customers with a personalized shopping experience, a shopping assistant, and a customer service representative all in one solution.

A second live demo is the NVIDIA AI Blueprint for retail shopping assistants, a generative AI reference workflow designed to transform shopping experiences online and in stores. The blueprint provides the technologies for building shopping assistants that can search for multiple items simultaneously, answer contextual questions like whether a product is waterproof, and visualize furniture in physically accurate scenes, such as a customer’s living room.

A third use case being demonstrated harnesses the NVIDIA AI Blueprint for video search and summarization to combat the growing issue of shrinkage. Shrinkage occurs when products leave a store and are not paid for. Loss due to shrinkage costs retailers an estimated $100+B annually in the US alone. By using AI-based solutions, retailers can interpret camera input in real time and identify mix-ups at the checkout as they occur, providing direct feedback to the retail store and the customer.

NRF visitors can find Supermicro at booth #3165. At the NRF 2025 Expo, January 12-14 in New York City, Supermicro and NVIDIA are collaborating to introduce retailers to AI’s transformative potential. For more information, visit https://nrfbigshow2025.smallworldlabs.com/co/super-micro-computer-inc

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).

Supermicro, Server Building Block Solutions, and We Keep IT Green are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of Super Micro Computer, Inc.

All other brands, names, and trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

MEDIA ADVISORY: UN Global Compact Hosts Sessions at the SDG Tent in Davos to Drive Business Action on the Sustainable Development Goals

NEW YORK , Jan. 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ —

WHAT:
The United Nations Global Compact invites media and stakeholders to join impactful and interactive discussions at the SDG Tent during the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2025 in Davos, Switzerland. These sessions are designed to accelerate progress on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and inspire transformative business action.

The SDG Tent is an inclusive and collaborative community meeting point where no WEF badge is required to attend. Visitors can also enjoy a warm beverage and snacks in the café.

WHEN:
21–22 January 2025

WHERE:
SDG Tent @ Hotel National
Obere Strasse 31, 7270 Davos Platz

Conveniently located a 7-minute walk from the Davos Platz train station and an 18-minute walk from the WEF Congress Centre.

FEATURED UN GLOBAL COMPACT SESSIONS

Investments in Technology and Innovation: Leading on Responsible Business for People and Planet
Date
: 21 January 2025
Time: 7:00 – 8:30 CET
This exclusive executive breakfast will explore the role of innovation and technology, including AI, in driving sustainability and inclusivity. The session will feature three fireside chats highlighting:

  • Real-world examples of linking gender equality and innovation.
  • AI’s role in enabling a sustainable transition, focusing on finance, climate, and nature.
  • Opportunities for inclusive economic growth in technology and innovation.

Leadership Dialogues Luncheon: 2025 Roadmap for Policy Advocacy
Date
: 21 January 2025
Time: 11:30 – 13:30 CET
This high-level luncheon will convene the UN Secretary-General, the UN Global Compact Board, and engaged CEOs to discuss the 2025 policy advocacy roadmap. Topics will include positioning CEO voices for policy enablers and key global transitions, with outcomes feeding into the Global Compact’s 25th anniversary, the World Social Summit, COP30, and Financing for Development.

Water Resilience Coalition CEO Circle
Date
: 21 January 2025
Time: 14:00 – 16:00 CET
This invitation-only event will focus on the “Transformative Role of AI for Water Resilience,” featuring discussions on innovative AI applications, mitigating risks, and enhancing water resilience.

From Silos to Synergy: Procurement’s Role in Advancing the SDGs
Date
: 22 January 2025
Time: 7:00 – 8:30 CET
This dynamic panel will examine sustainable procurement as a driver of the SDGs, with bold strategies for empowering women- and youth-led enterprises, leveraging AI for decision-making, and reshaping industries. The discussion will explore fast-tracking procurement to deliver profitability and sustainability.

MEDIA OPPORTUNITIES:

  • Access to high-level discussions and thought leaders.
  • Interview opportunities with UN Global Compact leadership, including Sanda Ojiambo.
  • Press materials and key reports on advancing the SDGs.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
For more details and a complete listing of all sessions at the SDG Tent, please visit: https://events.unglobalcompact.org/WEF25

Notes to Editors

About the UN Global Compact
The ambition of the UN Global Compact is to accelerate and scale the global collective impact of business by upholding the Ten Principles and delivering the SDGs through accountable companies and ecosystems that enable change. With more than 20,000 participating companies, 5 Regional Hubs, 63 Country Networks covering 80 countries and 13 Country Managers establishing Networks in 18 other countries, the UN Global Compact is the world’s largest corporate sustainability initiative — one Global Compact uniting business for a better world.