WUHU, China, Feb. 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — In recent years, JETOUR’s T Series has delivered excellent results in the light off-road segment worldwide. In 2025 alone, the global sales of the T Series exceed 300,000 units. In markets such as the UAE, Qatar and Kuwait, it has consistently ranked first in its boxy category. Within 28 months of its launch, T2 achieved a cumulative sale surpassed 439,000 units, making it a key pillar of the JETOUR lineup. Above this, the T2 PHEV extends the model’s powertrain type with advanced hybrid technology, expanding both driving scenarios and the spirit of exploration.

Hybrid Power: A Practical Answer to Multi-Scenario Mobility

Today’s mobility patterns are more diverse than ever. Daily commutes, weekend trips, cross-city journeys during holidays, and occasional off-pavement driving all place higher demands on vehicles. Pure electric models offer lower running costs and quiet driving in urban settings, but long-distance travel still raises concerns about charging efficiency. Traditional gasoline-powered vehicles provide reliable range and fast refueling, yet face technical limitations in power response speed, driving smoothness, NVH performance, and environmental impact.

Balancing costs, range, and driving experience across different scenarios is the key focus of the T2 PHEV. It features a 1.5TD dedicated hybrid engine, a 3DHT transmission, and a large-capacity hybrid battery delivering up to 173 km of pure electric range. T2 PHEV offers a balanced solution. For daily commuting, it prioritizes electric power, making the ride quieter and smoothier. During long-distance or mid-to-high-speed drive, the engine and motor work collaboratively to maximize energy efficiency and deliver strong performance. Compared with a single power source, the hybrid architecture offers greater flexibility across driving scenarios, and adapts more naturally to real-world use.

Hybrid+ Off-Road: Proven Capability Drives Demand

In terms of drivetrain, the T2 PHEV features a three-motor four-wheel-drive system with wheel-end torque reaching 7,700 N•m. It offers differential locks and multiple driving modes, allowing the vehicle to adapt to various terrains. Electric four-wheel drive delivers instant torque at low speeds. On gravel roads during camping trips, or when starting on soft sand, the system reduces wheel slip and hesitation. This advantage becomes even clearer in recovery situations or uphill starts. With generous ground clearance and solid chassis protection, the T2 PHEV goes well beyond the limits of a typical urban SUV. At the same time, it retains comfort and efficiency for daily use. From the perspective of product logic, this balanced capability fits how most users actually drive—not extreme, but versatile and reliable.

Advanced Hybrid Technology Brings More Possibilities to “Travel⁺” Strategy

Supported by advanced hybrid technology, the T2 PHEV holds clear advantages. Compared with traditional gasoline-powered AWD vehicles, its hybrid four-wheel-drive system offers more precise power distribution and better energy management. Compared with typical urban hybrid SUVs, it delivers stronger off-road capability and a stiffer chassis. Features such as 3.3 kW external power discharge and stationary air conditioning add practical value in camping and outdoor settings. These are not hardcore off-road features, but they connect closely with real travel needs. The T2 PHEV enriches the JETOUR product matrix and offers a more capable and realistic choice for the “Travel⁺” strategy.

Overall, building on the T2’s light off-road positioning, the T2 PHEV pushes the boundary further with advanced hybrid technology. It empowers the “Travel⁺” strategy and leads the hybrid off-road segment with a forward-looking technical approach.

TOKYO, Feb. 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Ricoh has been positioned in the Leaders Category for the third time in the IDC MarketScape: Worldwide High-Speed Inkjet 2025 Vendor Assessment.*

According to the report, “Ricoh has global reach with proven reliability, strong technical service, and consistent investment in innovation — pushing advances in printhead accuracy, job automation, and sustainability features.” The report went on to say, “Ricoh has a strong complementary portfolio of toner-based presses.”

“We were delighted to be recognised as a Leader in the IDC MarketScape,” said Koji Miyao, President, Ricoh Graphic Communications & Senior Corporate Officer, Ricoh Company, Ltd. “We are focused on enabling clients to best position their operations to successfully manage the developing print production landscape. Our services, solutions, and own-developed technologies are expertly shaped for each operation in response to their individual needs. We collaborate and co-innovate every step of the way to support clients as they evolve their operations, expand their services, and grow their business.”

Said Tim Greene, Research Director at IDC, “Ricoh is a Leader in the IDC MarketScape for WW High Speed Inkjet as the company combines innovation, performance, and execution, and supports customers in their high speed inkjet initiatives. Ricoh is very strong in some of the key areas that customers are looking for in a partnership, such as equipment capabilities from advanced print head and drying technologies to service and support.”

*IDC #US52990625, December 2025

About IDC MarketScape

IDC MarketScape vendor assessment model is designed to provide an overview of the competitive fitness of ICT (information and communications technology) suppliers in a given market. The research methodology utilises a rigorous scoring methodology based on both qualitative and quantitative criteria that results in a single graphical illustration of each vendor’s position within a given market.

IDC MarketScape provides a clear framework in which the product and service offerings, capabilities and strategies, and current and future market success factors of IT and telecommunications vendors can be meaningfully compared. The framework also provides technology buyers with a 360-degree assessment of the strengths and weaknesses of current and prospective vendors.

About Ricoh

Ricoh is a leading provider of integrated digital services and print and imaging solutions designed to support the digital transformation of workplaces, workspaces and optimise business performance.

Headquartered in Tokyo, Ricoh’s global operation reaches customers in approximately 200 countries and regions, supported by cultivated knowledge, technologies, and organisational capabilities nurtured over its 85-year history. In the financial year ended March 2025, Ricoh Group had worldwide sales of 2,527 billion yen (approx. 16.8 billion USD).

It is Ricoh’s mission and vision to empower individuals to find ‘Fulfilment through Work’ by understanding and transforming how people work so we can unleash their potential and creativity to realise a sustainable future.

For further information, please visit www.ricoh.com

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Blocking an average of 10M+ malicious crawler requests daily, CDNetworks shields licensed media, preserves user experience, and thwarts AI-driven IP theft.

SINGAPORE, Feb. 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — CDNetworks, the APAC-leading network to deliver edge as a service, today announced the successful deployment of its advanced bot management solution to help a leading digital content platform defend against malicious AI crawlers.

The explosion of generative AI has created new risks for platforms hosting high-value digital media. Automated crawlers can scrape vast amounts of copyrighted content to train AI models or for unauthorized resale, jeopardizing both the platform’s and its creators’ intellectual property.

CDNetworks addressed these challenges by delivering a cloud-based bot management solution powered by threat intelligence, context-aware detection, and behavioral analysis. The solution is designed to accurately identify and mitigate large-scale scraping activity, including traffic associated with AI model training crawlers that attempt to mimic legitimate users.

Key Results Include:

• 10M+ malicious crawler requests blocked daily on average
• 90%+ of malicious crawler activity detected in business-critical traffic (login, user registration, etc.)
• Reduced server load and bandwidth costs
• Enhanced SEO performance and user experience
• Creative content effectively protected through unified defenses against DDoS, web attacks, and malicious crawlers

“Protecting original content means protecting the creators behind it. We’re proud to support platforms in defending their work from unauthorized AI-driven harvesting,” said Antony Li, APAC Head of Sales at CDNetworks. “As AI adoption accelerates, content platforms need security that can adapt just as quickly. We remain committed to helping content platforms defend their most valuable assets while ensuring a seamless experience for legitimate users.”

About CDNetworks

As the APAC-leading network with over 2,800 global Points of Presence and more than 20 years of technology experience, CDNetworks delivers the fastest and most secure digital experiences to end users. Our diverse products and services include web performance, media delivery, cloud security, edge computing, zero-trust security, and colocation services — all designed to spur business innovation.

To learn more, visit cdnetworks.com and follow us on LinkedIn.

LONDON, Feb. 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — HBX Group (HBX.SM), a leading B2B travel technology marketplace, has today announced an extension of its long-standing partnership with Traveloka, Southeast Asia’s leading all-in-one travel platform, to further strengthen collaboration and broaden the distribution of high-quality, locally contracted hotel content across the Asia-Pacific region.

Under the expanded agreement, signed during HBX Group’s MarketHub Asia celebrated in Bali, Traveloka will integrate more than 40,000 hotels in APAC, with a strong focus on Indonesia, into HBX Group’s supply ecosystem. This evolution builds on several years of a successful commercial and connectivity relationship in which HBX Group supplied inventory to Traveloka.

By deepening the partnership in both directions, the companies aim to unlock additional growth, improve availability and competitiveness in priority APAC destinations, and deliver better results for partners and customers worldwide.

“This is about strengthening a proven partnership to accelerate mutual growth,” said Xabi Zabala, Chief Sourcing and Operations Officer. “By integrating Traveloka’s extensive, locally contracted APAC portfolio into HBX Group’s platform, we expand our regional coverage, diversify our supply beyond traditional chains, and bring more competitive, relevant content to our customers globally.”

Tejveer Bedi Singh, VP of Commercial, Traveloka added, “Our partnership with HBX Group brings travellers closer to the heart of Asia-Pacific. Powered by the robustness of Traveloka’s tech-enabled, digital-first platform, we ensure seamless integration and broader distribution with HBX Group, enabling more discovery, more choice, and more memorable journeys across APAC.”

The decision to expand the partnership comes at a moment of strong performance and strategic alignment. Over several years of collaboration, HBX Group and Traveloka have achieved steady volume growth, improved content coverage, and stronger conversion rates thanks to the availability of localized, directly contracted inventory.

About HBX Group

HBX Group is a leading global B2B travel technology marketplace that owns and operates Hotelbeds, Bedsonline, The Luxurist, Roiback and Civitfun. We offer a network of interconnected travel technology products and services to partners including online marketplaces, tour operators, travel advisors, airlines, loyalty programmes, destinations, and travel suppliers.

Our vision is to simplify the complex and fragmented travel industry through a combination of cloud-based technology solutions, curated data, and a broad portfolio of products designed to maximise revenue. HBX Group is present in more than 170 countries and employs more than 3,500 people worldwide. We are committed to making travel a force for good, creating a positive social and environmental impact.

HBX Group International PLC (HBX.SM) is listed on the Spanish Stock Exchange, ISIN:GB00BNXJB679.

More information:
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About Traveloka

Traveloka is Southeast Asia’s leading all-in-one travel platform connecting millions globally with trusted, world-class experiences. Founded in 2012, Traveloka has operations in Australia, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam. With over 140 million app downloads, Traveloka stands as one of the most popular travel apps in the region.

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Thunes joins a select group of global payments companies in pursuit of ESG excellence under the EcoVadis standards.

SINGAPORE, Feb. 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Thunes, the Smart Superhighway to move money around the world, today announces it has been awarded a Bronze Medal from EcoVadis, a global leader in business sustainability assessments. This recognition places Thunes in the top 35% of all companies evaluated by EcoVadis globally over the past 12 months.

EcoVadis assesses more than 130,000 companies across 180 countries, using a rigorous framework of 21 sustainability criteria grouped into four core themes: Environment, Labor & Human Rights, Ethics, and Sustainable Procurement. The methodology is aligned with leading international standards, including the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI), the United Nations Global Compact, and ISO 26000.

Thunes is an early adopter of these rigorous global benchmarks. By securing this rating, it joins a select group of global payments leaders proactively validating their operational integrity through EcoVadis’ third-party certification.

Since first reporting to EcoVadis in 2022, Thunes has demonstrated a continued commitment to transparency, accountability, and improvement in its ESG practices. The Bronze Medal reflects the company’s commitment to embedding responsible business practices across its global operations while advancing its mission of enabling greater financial inclusion worldwide.

Chloé Mayenobe , Deputy CEO of Thunes, said: “As the Smart Superhighway to move money around the world, Thunes is dedicated to driving financial inclusion and operating with the highest levels of integrity. Securing this EcoVadis Bronze Medal is a clear validation of our team’s dedication to building a more sustainable and equitable global economy. For us, ESG is an ongoing journey, and we will continue to refine our strategy to ensure our growth creates a positive, lasting impact for our partners, people, and the planet.”

In addition to the EcoVadis rating, Thunes is a participant of the United Nations Global Compact and is committed to advancing its sustainability performance through evidence-based roadmaps and responsible governance practices. Thunes remains focused on enabling the next billion end users to participate in the global economy while upholding rigorous international sustainability standards.

About Thunes:

Thunes is the Smart Superhighway to move money around the world. Thunes’ proprietary Direct Global Network allows Members to make payments in real-time in over 130 countries and more than 80 currencies. Thunes’ Network connects directly to over 7 billion mobile wallets, stablecoin wallets and bank accounts worldwide, as well as 15 billion cards via more than 320 different payment methods, such as GCash, M-Pesa, Airtel, MTN, Orange, JazzCash, Easypaisa, AliPay, WeChat Pay and many more. Thunes’ Direct Global Network differentiates itself through its worldwide reach, in-house SmartX Treasury System and Fortress Compliance Platform, ensuring Members of the Network receive unrivaled speed, control, visibility, protection, and cost efficiencies when making real-time payments, globally. Members of Thunes’ Direct Global Network include gig economy giants like Uber and Deliveroo, super-apps like Grab and WeChat, MTOs, fintechs, PSPs and banks. Headquartered in Singapore, Thunes has offices in 14 locations, including Atlanta, Barcelona, Beijing, Dubai, Hong Kong, Johannesburg, London, Manila, Nairobi, Paris, Riyadh, San Francisco and Shanghai.

For more information, visit: https://www.thunes.com/