HANGZHOU, China, March 25, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Hikvision has launched a brand new TalkVu Video Intercom series. This next-generation family of products transforms how homeowners experience security and communication.

Embodying the brand vision ‘Talk Clear, View Smart’, the TalkVu series combines crystal-clear 4 MP imaging, AI-powered audio optimization, and intuitive controls to deliver exceptional clarity in monitoring doorstep activities, distortion-free conversations, and seamless management of connected environments.

View smart: Crystal-clear vision in any lighting condition

TalkVu’s 4 MP outdoor camera is paired with 1080p indoor displays to capture doorstep activities in exceptional detail, day or night. The 150°/180° ultra-wide lens eliminates blind spots while advanced imaging algorithms automatically adjust for bright sunlight or low-light conditions. This ensures faces and packages remain clearly visible at all times. The cutting-edge AI-ISP technology leverages AI for better noise reduction, color accuracy, and dynamic range, resulting in clearer, more detailed, and smarter visual output especially in low-light environments.

Talk clear: Distortion-free communication

TalkVu’s dual-microphone array features intelligent noise reduction which eliminates environmental interference from conversations. Directional sound pickup technology focuses on human voices while filtering out unwanted sounds from wind, traffic, and background disturbance. High-output speakers ensure crystal-clear conversations—whether greeting visitors or coordinating with delivery personnel during adverse weather—making distance irrelevant to communications quality.

Proactive AI-powered security

TalkVu evolves security from reactive to proactive protection. Multi-modal access control supports facial recognition, access cards, PIN codes, Bluetooth, QR codes, and mobile app authorization. Intelligent video analytics provide smart event detection including fall detection, line crossing, and region intrusion with instant alerts, while abnormal sound detection identifies screaming, glass breaking, and unusual sounds with immediate notifications. These layered features transform your intercom into an intelligent and proactive protection system.

Comprehensive control, three simple ways

TalkVu’s indoor station serves as your command center, seamlessly connecting video security, alarms, intercoms, elevator controls, lighting, and climate—all accessible with simple touches. The Hik-Connect app enables instant mode switching between ‘At Home’ and ‘Away’ for total control at your fingertips. Voice commands provide natural environment control for dimming lights, adjusting temperature, or closing blinds effortlessly.

Discover the future of connected security communication

To learn more about how TalkVu transforms security, communication and home management, visit our website or contact your Hikvision sales office.

SYDNEY, March 25, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — As the latest figures from UNICEF reveal one in four people worldwide still lack access to clean drinking water, Liquid I.V. launched a campaign at Bondi Beach to highlight the scale of the crisis of access to clean water.

Despite these figures suggesting that 961 million people have gained access to safely managed drinking water services – underlining significant progress over the last decade – over 2 billion people around the world still lack access to clean water.

These findings underscore the urgent need to ensure safe, reliable water for all – a basic human right, yet a privilege many take for granted.

To highlight this issue, Liquid I.V. installed three ‘non-working’ water fountains along the Bondi Promenade, symbolically ‘turning off the tap’.

The installation of the ‘non-working’ water fountains aligns with Liquid I.V.’s sponsorship of water fountains across Bondi Beach prompted those passersby looking to sip on fresh water or refill their bottles to reflect on the stark reality that one in four people globally do not have access to clean drinking water.

The installation included insights from Liquid I.V.’s recently launched 2025 Global Impact Report featured on the design of the water fountain, encouraging the general public to learn more about the issue.

“Water insecurity is one of the most pressing global challenges today, affecting billions of lives every day. Initiatives like Liquid I.V.’s Bondi installation are important because they bring into view the realities many communities face in accessing safe drinking water, helping people understand the scale of the issue and why it matters,” said Dr Tim Foster, an expert on global water security at the UTS Institute for Sustainable Futures.

“For us at Liquid I.V., our impact work isn’t just an initiative, it’s a commitment to action to help expand clean water access globally. We are on track to achieve our goal of expanding clean water access for 2 million people by the end of 2026, but with 1 in 4 people lacking access to clean drinking water, we know there’s a lot more work to be done.,” said Harrison Power, Marketing Manager for Liquid I.V. Australia.

“This activation in Bondi aims to raise awareness of this global clean water crisis, encouraging Australians to reflect on water insecurity and the importance of a collective responsibility in addressing this global issue.”

Through its Global Impact Program, Liquid I.V. contributes 1 per cent of company revenue to commitments such as the Clean Water Access Program – which aims to expand access to clean drinking water worldwide. Since 2021, the brand has supported both community-led and systems-change projects, prioritizing sustainable solutions for vulnerable and historically underserved communities.

These combined efforts contribute to the brand’s goal of providing 2 million people with clean water by 2026, as outlined in its 2025 Impact Report – turning awareness into tangible, lasting impact.

Liquid I.V. encourages all Australians to learn more about the global water crisis, engage with the issue, and support commitments that make clean water accessible for all.

Contributing to the early application of quantum computers in drug discovery and new material development 

TOKYO, March 25, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Fujitsu Limited and the Center for Quantum Information and Quantum Biology at The University of Osaka today announced the development of a new technology designed to accelerate the industrial application of quantum computers in the era of early fault-tolerant quantum computing (early-FTQC). By combining ver. 3 of the STAR architecture, a unique highly efficient phase rotation gate quantum computing architecture, with a novel molecular model optimization technique, researchers have significantly reduced computational resource requirements. This breakthrough will enable the energy calculations for chemical material design such as catalyst molecules, within a realistic timeframe using early-FTQC quantum computers. These kinds of calculations are currently not possible using current computers, and would take millennia even using previous versions of the STAR architecture. The technologies are expected to contribute to solving various societal challenges, including accelerating drug discovery, improving the efficiency of ammonia synthesis processes, and advancing carbon recycling technologies.

Background

Quantum computing holds significant promise across a wide range of industries, including drug discovery, cryptography, and finance. However, current quantum systems are highly error-prone, and practical applications are generally believed to require quantum computers with millions of qubits.

In addition, the accurate calculation of complex molecular chemical energies for practical applications has required excessive computational resources, with prior methods limited by insufficient computational power or impractical timeframes.

Future plans

Fujitsu and The University of Osaka will continue to advance the STAR architecture and molecular model optimization technology, expanding the practical application range of quantum computers in the early-FTQC era. The partners aim to contribute to solving societal challenges by applying these technologies across various industrial fields, including drug discovery, new material development, and finance.

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BANGKOK, March 25, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The Marketing + Media Alliance (MMA) proudly announces the opening of entries for the SMARTIES™ Thailand 2026.

Thailand is one of the few markets where advertising is treated as entertainment. Thai marketers have mastered the craft of turning campaigns into cultural moments. SMARTIES™ Thailand 2026 celebrates the work that proves creativity can drive both conversation and measurable business impact.

Marketing effectiveness today is powered by the convergence of technology, creativity, data, and media. The SMARTIES™ 2026 framework reflects this reality with a refined channel structure built for today’s integrated marketing ecosystem.

Purpose Driven Marketing – For work that leverages brands to drive meaningful societal impact, advancing sustainability, social responsibility, diversity, and inclusion.

Impact Marketing – For work that delivers measurable business outcomes by strengthening brand connections, enhancing customer experiences, and driving growth.

Media and Growth – For work demonstrating excellence in media planning, digital ecosystems, and performance-driven marketing to reach and grow audiences.

Creative & Innovation Impact – For work that harnesses creativity, data, and emerging technologies to create groundbreaking experiences and drive measurable marketing impact.

“Thai marketers continue to raise the bar by combining creativity with measurable business outcomes and have a rare ability to combine cultural intelligence with creative effectiveness that drives real business impact .SMARTIES™ Thailand 2026 honors the work that proves great storytelling can also drive real growth.” says Rohit Dadwal, CEO of MMA APAC & Global Head of SMARTIES™ Worldwide.

Winning a SMARTIES™ Award puts Thai campaigns on the world map- featured in MMA SMARTIES Business Impact Index, RECMA, and the WARC Media 100 Ranking.

• Deadline: Jul 9, 2026
• Awards: Gold, Silver, Bronze; top honors include Best in Show, Juror’s Choice Award of the Year, Most Resilient Brand of the Year, Advertiser of the Year, National Advertiser of the Year (Country award), Brand of the Year, Local Brand of the Year (Country award), Publisher of the Year, Enabling Technology Company of the Year, Media Agency of the Year, Creative Agency of the Year, Independent Agency of the Year, Holding Agency Company of the Year, Agency Network of the Year (Regional /Global award), Specialist Agency of the Year
• Judging: Senior brand marketers and industry leaders evaluating innovation, creativity, and measurable impact.
• Entry Levels:
  • SMARTIES™ X Global
  • Regional SMARTIES™ Awards – Asia Pacific
  • National SMARTIES™ Awards –  Thailand

About MMA: The Marketing + Media Alliance is the global non-profit community of CMOs advancing marketers’ ability to create value, with 825+ members across 16 countries. mmaglobal.com

About SMARTIES™:

SMARTIES™ is the prestigious marketing awards program hosted by MMA, recognizing excellence in marketing effectiveness and innovation. The SMARTIES Awards celebrate campaigns that push creative boundaries while delivering measurable business impact. With programs spanning local, regional, and global markets, SMARTIES has become the industry’s most respected benchmark for marketing that drives real growth.

MANILA, Philippines, March 25, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The Marketing + Media Alliance (MMA) proudly announces the opening of entries for the SMARTIES™ Philippines 2026.

The Philippines is one of the world’s most socially active digital markets, where audiences don’t just watch campaigns; they amplify them. SMARTIES™ Philippines 2026 is where the work that turns cultural energy into measurable impact earns recognition.

Marketing today operates at the intersection of technology, creativity, media, and data. Reflecting this shift, the SMARTIES™ framework has been updated for 2026 with a channel structure designed to better capture how modern marketing ecosystems work together to drive business growth and measurable impact.

SMARTIES™ 2026 Channels

Purpose Driven Marketing – Campaigns that leverage the power of brands to drive meaningful societal and cultural impact, advancing causes such as sustainability, diversity, and inclusion.

Impact Marketing – Campaigns that deliver measurable business outcomes by strengthening brand relationships, enhancing customer experiences, and driving growth.

Media & Growth – Excellence in media strategy and execution, demonstrating how integrated media ecosystems effectively reach, engage, and grow audiences.

Creative & Innovation Impact – Breakthrough marketing powered by creativity, data, and emerging technologies to create new forms of brand engagement.

“Filipino marketers have a rare ability to turn ideas into movements, driven by one of the world’s most participatory digital cultures while pioneering  campaigns rooted in genuine consumer understanding that earn attention and deliver real business results SMARTIES™ 2026 is where that energy gets the global recognition it deserves.” says Rohit Dadwal, CEO of MMA APAC & Global Head of SMARTIES™ Worldwide.

Winning a SMARTIES™ Award puts the Philippine campaigns on the world map; featured in MMA SMARTIES Business Impact Index, RECMA, and the WARC Media 100 Ranking.

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Key Details

• Deadline:Jul 9, 2026
• Awards: Gold, Silver, Bronze; top honors include Best in Show, Juror’s Choice Award of the Year, Most Resilient Brand of the Year, Advertiser of the Year, National Advertiser of the Year (Country award), Brand of the Year, Local Brand of the Year (Country award), Publisher of the Year, Enabling Technology Company of the Year, Media Agency of the Year, Creative Agency of the Year, Independent Agency of the Year, Holding Agency Company of the Year, Agency Network of the Year (Regional /Global award), Specialist Agency of the Year
• Entry Levels:
  • SMARTIES™ X Global
  • Regional SMARTIES™ Awards –Asia Pacific
  • National SMARTIES™ Awards –  Philippines

About MMA: The Marketing + Media Alliance is the global non-profit community of CMOs advancing marketers’ ability to create value, with 825+ members across 16 countries. mmaglobal.com

About SMARTIES™:

SMARTIES™ is the prestigious marketing awards program hosted by MMA, recognizing excellence in marketing effectiveness and innovation. The SMARTIES Awards celebrate campaigns that push creative boundaries while delivering measurable business impact. With programs spanning local, regional, and global markets, SMARTIES has become the industry’s most respected benchmark for marketing that drives real growth.