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AI-Media and AVE Announce Exclusive Partnership to Power Accessibility Across Australia’s Live Events

SYDNEY, Nov. 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — AI–Media, a global leader in AI–powered live captioning and accessibility solutions, has appointed Audio Visual Events (AVE) as its exclusive rental partner for the live events market in Australia.

This strategic partnership combines AI–Media’s LEXI platform – a complete ecosystem of professional–grade hardware and SaaS solutions that deliver real–time, low–latency captioning and translation – with AVE’s trusted dry–hire AV equipment and technical production expertise. The collaboration enables Australian event organisers to enhance accessibility, engagement, and compliance across live and hybrid events, while driving mutual growth for both organisations.

Partnership Overview

Through this partnership, event planners and production teams can rent AVE’s industry–standard AV gear – such as displays, racks, and integration systems – pre–configured for seamless deployment of AI–Media’s LEXI platform, including the LEXI Viewer.

The LEXI Viewer is AI–Media’s purpose–built caption display hardware designed for professional live event environments. It connects directly with AI–Media’s LEXI Text (AI–powered live captions) and LEXI Translate (real–time multilingual translation) services to deliver clear, synchronized captions and translations on LED walls, projection screens, and digital displays.

This new rental model allows event producers to access advanced captioning and translation technology on a per–event basis, particularly in situations where event variability makes purchasing dedicated equipment less economical. It ensures accessibility can be easily added to any event – large or small – while complementing AI–Media’s direct sales model for customers who require ongoing or integrated solutions.

Key strengths include:

  • AVE’s 20+ years of flawless event delivery across Australia, supporting venues, agencies, and major corporate events.
  • AI–Media’s LEXI solution, combining enterprise–grade captioning hardware and AI–powered SaaS for unmatched reliability.
  • Combined: Stress–free, scalable captioning and translation for events ranging from conferences and corporate meetings to large–scale festivals.

“By teaming with AVE as our exclusive rental partner in Australia, we’re making it significantly easier for event professionals to deliver accessible, multilingual, and high–engagement experiences,” said Tony Abrahams, CEO of AI–Media. “Together, we’re bringing a world–class captioning and translation solution to the Australian market.”

Market Opportunity

Australia’s live events industry continues to expand as demand rebounds post–pandemic and accessibility expectations increase.
According to IMARC Groupi, the Australian event management market was valued at approximately AUD $25 billion in 2024 and is projected to grow to AUD $70 billion by 2033, at a compound annual growth rate of 11.2%.

With accessibility and multilingual communication now central to audience engagement, corporate inclusion goals, and compliance standards, this partnership positions AVE and AI–Media to meet a critical and fast–growing need within the Australian live events market.

“We’re thrilled to partner with AI–Media,” said Paul Keating, Head of Sales & Marketing, Audio Visual Events. “AI–Media’s LEXI platform represents the global benchmark for live captioning and translation. Combined with AVE’s proven dry–hire expertise, we’re giving event producers an easier, smarter way to integrate accessibility into their productions.”

Based in Australia? Interested in renting captioning and translation solutions? Click here to enquire

About AI–Media

AI–Media (ASX: AIM) is a global leader in AI–powered voice translation, captioning, and language orchestration. The LEXI Suite and global encoder network deliver real–time multilingual intelligence – trusted worldwide to modernize workflows, enhance communication, and scale the shift from text to spoken AI. 
For more information visit the AI–Media website. 

About AVE

Audio Visual Events (AVE) is Australia’s premier dry–hire and technical production supplier, providing AV equipment and technical production support to agencies, conference organisers, venues, and production companies nationwide. Known for its reliability, AVE has more than two decades of experience delivering seamless event technology solutions. Learn more at the AVE website.

Media Contact:
Fiona Habben
Head of Global Marketing
AI–Media
Email: fiona.habben@ai–media.tv
Phone: +61 2 8870 7722
Website: www.ai–media.tv

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Meltwater Named a Leader in IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Influencer Marketing Platforms for Large Enterprises 2025-2026 Vendor Assessment

SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Meltwater, a global leader in media, social, and consumer intelligence, has been named a Leader in the IDC MarketScape: Influencer Marketing Platforms for Large Enterprises 2025–2026 Vendor Assessment (doc #US53601825, November 2025).

The IDC MarketScape evaluated vendors for capabilities, strategic vision, customer experience, scalability, and sustained innovation.

“We believe being named a Leader in the IDC MarketScape underscores Meltwater’s commitment to empowering global brands with best–in–class influencer marketing tools,” said Chris Hackney, Chief Product Officer at Meltwater. “Enterprises today demand platforms that not only manage authentic influencer relationships at scale but also deliver actionable insights, ROI measurement, and agility to respond to market trends and optimize campaigns in real time.”

According to the IDC MarketScape, Meltwater was recognized for the following strengths:

  • Creator Reach Score: “Proprietary True Reach scoring system that accurately measures creators' authentic audience size and influence levels by analyzing engagement quality, audience authenticity, and genuine reach rather than follower counts alone.”
  • Suite Integration: “Comprehensive integration with Meltwater's social listening and media intelligence capabilities, enabling brands to monitor influencer campaign performance alongside broader brand sentiment and competitive intelligence.”
  • Relationship Management: “Enterprise–grade CRM functionality providing centralized management for conversations, content collaboration, timelines, and global payments in nearly 100 countries with local currency support.”

Meltwater's future influencer marketing enhancements include new AI Discovery and AI Outreach functionality, which represents the next step toward autonomous influencer campaign management. These AI tools enhance personalization, speed, and strategy by automating influencer search, vetting, and outreach, delivering faster launches, scalable workflows, and data–driven recommendations that help brands identify the right creators and optimize performance.

“Our influencer marketing roadmap is focused on bringing the power of generative and agentic AI directly into the hands of marketers,” said Eytan Avigdor, Senior Director of Meltwater’s Influencer Marketing Product. “We’re building the next generation of influencer marketing, one where AI accelerates execution and helps brands make smarter, more strategic decisions at scale.”

Meltwater’s influencer marketing solution tightly integrates with its broader media intelligence, social listening, and analytics suite. This interoperability enables brands to monitor campaign impact across earned, owned, and paid channels, delivering unified insight across all marketing touchpoints.

For more information about Meltwater’s influencer marketing solution, visit Meltwater.com.

For more information, please contact:
Kelly Costello
Corporate Communications Director
[email protected]

About Meltwater
Meltwater empowers companies with a suite of solutions that spans media, social and consumer intelligence. By analyzing ~1 billion pieces of content each day and transforming them into vital insights, Meltwater unlocks the competitive edge needed to drive results. With 27,000 global customers, 50 offices across six continents, and 2,200 employees, Meltwater is the industry partner of choice for global brands making an impact. Learn more at meltwater.com.

About IDC MarketScape:
IDC MarketScape vendor assessment model is designed to provide an overview of the competitive fitness of technology and service suppliers in a given market. The research utilizes a rigorous scoring methodology based on both qualitative and quantitative criteria that results in a single graphical illustration of each supplier’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 technology suppliers can be meaningfully compared. The framework also provides technology buyers with a 360–degree assessment of the strengths and weaknesses of current and prospective suppliers.


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UPAD lanciert „Rakija Gate“ – das erste Anti-Bot-Protokoll des Balkans – während des am stärksten attackierten Konzertvorverkaufs in der Geschichte der Region

ZAGREB, Kroatien, Nov. 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — UPAD, das progressive, Fintech–getriebene Ticketing–Infrastruktur–Start–up, hat „Rakija Pit“ ausgerollt – ein kulturell codiertes Anti–Automatisierungs­signal, das Bots während stark nachgefragter Ticketverkäufe erkennen und isolieren soll.

Rakija Gate wurde erstmals beim Vorverkauf für ein Konzert der aktuell größten jungen Sängerin der Region, Aleksandra Prijović, aktiviert. Die von Extra FM organisierte Vorverkaufsphase verzeichnete dabei die bislang komplexeste Bot–Aktivität in der Geschichte des regionalen Markts.

Binnen Minuten identifizierte UPADs Behaviour Engine maschinell erzeugte Kaufmuster, die weit über den üblichen Schwellenwerten lagen. Statt automatisierten Sessions zu erlauben, mit echten Fans zu konkurrieren, wurde der verdächtige Traffic in eine separate Quarantäne–Lane umgeleitet – einen internen Mechanismus, den das Engineering–Team Rakija Pit nennt.Dort können automatisierte Sessions so lange „tanzen“, wie sie möchten – erreichen jedoch nie den Checkout. Echte Fans hingegen gelangen ganz normal bis zum Checkout.

Der Name spielt auf einen gemeinsamen Balkanhumor an:

Nur echte Menschen überstehen Rakija – automatisierte Systeme haben keine Chance.

Dort können automatisierte Sessions so lange „tanzen“, wie sie möchten – erreichen jedoch nie den Checkout. Echte Fans hingegen gelangen ganz normal bis zum Checkout.

Hinter dem Scherz steckt jedoch eine technologisch fortgeschrittene Ebene infrastruktureller Logik, wie sie eher in moderner Fintech–Architektur als im regionalen Ticketing zu finden ist.

Während die meisten Plattformen in der EU Bot–Traffic als unvermeidlichen Störfaktor hinnehmen, positioniert UPAD den Rakija Pit als Teil einer neuen Integritätsschicht für den Zugang zu Live–Events. Da die Balkanmärkte zunehmend globale Nachfragewellen widerspiegeln, betrachtet UPAD infrastrukturelle Fairness als essenziell.

Um einen neuen Standard für Transparenz zu setzen, wird UPAD einen öffentlichen Event Digest veröffentlichen – inklusive anonymisierter Metriken wie Warteschlangen­zusammensetzung, Erfolgsraten bei Käufen, Anomalie–Quarantänen und Gesamtscores zur Systemintegrität.

„Das ist es, was Künstler, Veranstalter und Fans verdienen“, sagt M.M. „Keine Geheimnisse. Keine Spekulationen. Echte Zahlen. Echte Fairness. Echte Präsenz.“

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Über UPAD

UPAD ist ein schnell wachsendes Ticketing–Infrastrukturunternehmen, das das technologische Rückgrat für faire und transparente Live–Erlebnisse auf dem Balkan und darüber hinaus aufbaut. UPAD kombiniert moderne Sitzplatzarchitektur, Behaviour–Scoring und Presence–Tracking–Ebenen, um Künstler und Fans vor automatisierten Eingriffen zu schützen. Mit einer visuellen Sprache, die von minimalistischem Systemdesign inspiriert ist, und einer Philosophie, die sich um Be Present dreht, möchte UPAD die Art und Weise weiterentwickeln, wie Live–Events verkauft, bewertet und erlebt werden.

Mehr: upad.hr

Pressekontakt

UPAD d.o.o.
[email protected]
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UPAD inaugure « Rakija Gate », le premier protocole anti-robot des Balkans, lors de la vente de billets de concert la plus attaquée de lʼhistoire de cette région du globe

ZAGREB, Croatie, 17 nov. 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — UPAD, la start–up innovante spécialisée dans les infrastructures de billetterie basées sur les technologies financières, a déployé « Rakija Pit », un signal anti–automatisation codé culturellement, créé pour identifier et mettre en quarantaine les robots lors de la mise en vente de billets à forte demande.

Rakija Gate a été mise en service pour la première fois lors de la vente des billets du concert du Nouvel An de la jeune chanteuse régionale Aleksandra Prijović, organisée par Extra FM, attirant le plus grand nombre de robots jamais enregistré dans la région.

En quelques minutes, le moteur algorithmique dʼUPAD a détecté des schémas dʼachat générés par des machines bien supérieurs aux seuils habituels. Au lieu de laisser les sessions automatisées concurrencer les véritables fans, le trafic suspect était acheminé vers une voie de quarantaine séparée, un mécanisme interne que lʼéquipe dʼingénieurs désigne sous le nom de Rakija Pit. Cʼest ici que les sessions automatisées peuvent danser aussi longtemps quʼelles le souhaitent, mais sans jamais passer à la caisse. Pendant ce temps, les authentiques fans poursuivent sur leur lancée.

Ce nom reflète une facette de lʼhumour typique des Balkans :

seuls les véritables humains survivent à la rakija. Les systèmes automatisés, eux, nʼont aucune chance.

Cʼest ici que les sessions automatisées peuvent danser aussi longtemps quʼelles le souhaitent, mais sans jamais passer à la caisse. Pendant ce temps, les authentiques fans poursuivent sur leur lancée.

Derrière ces plaisanteries se cache une structure technologique avancée, plus courante dans le domaine des technologies financières modernes que dans celui de la billetterie régionale.

Alors que la plupart des plateformes de lʼUE considèrent le trafic des robots comme une nuisance inévitable, UPAD positionne Rakija Pit comme une structure innovante en matière dʼintégrité pour lʼaccès aux événements en direct. Alors que les marchés des Balkans commencent à répercuter les fluctuations de la demande mondiale, UPAD considère comme essentielle lʼéquité en matière dʼinfrastructures.

Afin dʼétablir une nouvelle norme en matière de transparence, UPAD publiera un résumé public des événements, comprenant des indicateurs anonymisés tels que la composition des files dʼattente, les taux de réussite des achats, les quarantaines pour anomalies et les scores dʼintégrité dans leur ensemble.

« Voilà ce que méritent les artistes, les organisateurs et les fans », a déclaré M.M. « Pas de mystère. Pas de spéculation. Des chiffres concrets. Une véritable équité. Une présence sans failles. »

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À propos dʼUPAD

UPAD est une entreprise à forte croissance spécialisée dans les infrastructures de billetterie développant les bases technologiques nécessaires à la mise en place dʼexpériences scéniques équitables et transparentes dans les Balkans et le reste du monde. UPAD intègre une architecture moderne des sièges, un système de notation du comportement et des dispositifs de suivi de présence afin de garantir la sécurité des artistes et des fans contre toute intervention automatisée. Avec un langage visuel inspiré du design minimaliste et une philosophie fondée sur Un esprit de présence, UPAD vise à améliorer la manière dont les événements en direct sont vendus, évalués et vécus.

En savoir plus : upad.hr

Contact presse

UPAD d.o.o.
[email protected]
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UPAD lança o “Rakija Gate” — primeiro protocolo antibots dos Bálcãs — durante a venda de ingressos mais disputada da história da região

ZAGREB, Croácia, Nov. 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — UPAD, a startup de infraestrutura de venda de ingressos em rápido crescimento, lançou o “Rakija Pit”, um mecanismo de detecção de bots com inteligência cultural, criado para identificar e isolar sistemas automatizados durante lançamentos de alta demanda.

O Rakija Gate entrou em ação pela primeira vez durante a abertura de vendas do Réveillon da jovem estrela regional Aleksandra Prijović, promovido pela Extra FM, enfrentando um dos maiores volumes de bots já registrados na região.

Em poucos minutos, o sistema da UPAD identificou que muitas compras estavam sendo realizadas por máquinas, muito além do esperado para fãs de verdade. Em vez de permitir que sistemas automatizados competissem com fãs de verdade, o tráfego suspeito foi direcionado para uma fila de quarentena separada — um mecanismo interno que a equipe de engenharia chama de Rakija Pit. Lá, os sistemas automatizados podem “ficar à vontade” o quanto quiserem, mas nunca conseguem concluir a compra. Enquanto isso, os fãs reais continuam avançando normalmente.

O nome brinca com um humor típico dos Bálcãs:

apenas humanos de verdade sobrevivem à rakija — sistemas automatizados não têm chance.

Lá, os sistemas automatizados podem “ficar à vontade” o quanto quiserem, mas nunca conseguem concluir a compra. Enquanto isso, os fãs reais continuam avançando normalmente.

Por trás da brincadeira, há uma camada tecnológica avançada, mais comum em fintechs modernas do que em plataformas tradicionais de venda de ingressos.

Enquanto a maioria das plataformas na UE trata o tráfego de bots como um incômodo inevitável, a UPAD posiciona o Rakija Pit como parte de uma nova camada de integridade para acesso a eventos ao vivo. À medida que os mercados dos Bálcãs passam a acompanhar ondas de demanda globais, a UPAD vê a justiça na infraestrutura como essencial.

Para estabelecer um novo padrão de transparência, a UPAD publicará um Relatório Público do Evento, incluindo métricas anônimas como a composição das filas, as taxas de sucesso de compra, as quarentenas de anomalias e as pontuações gerais de integridade.

“É isso que artistas, organizadores e fãs merecem”, declarou M.M. “Sem mistério. Sem especulação. Números reais. Acesso real. Presença real.”

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Sobre a UPAD

A UPAD é uma startup em rápido crescimento, criando a infraestrutura tecnológica que garante experiências ao vivo mais justas e transparentes, não só nos Bálcãs, mas também em outros lugares. Combinando tecnologias avançadas de gestão de assentos, pontuação de comportamento e rastreamento de presença, a UPAD protege artistas e fãs contra interferências automatizadas. Inspirada por um design minimalista e guiada pela filosofia de Esteja Presente, a UPAD deseja transformar a maneira como os eventos ao vivo são vendidos, medidos e vivenciados.

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Contato com a mídia

UPAD d.o.o.
[email protected]
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Bitget Legal Team Wins Multiple 2025 Honours from LexisNexis and Thomson Reuters Asian Legal Business

VICTORIA, Seychelles, Nov. 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Bitget, the world’s largest Universal Exchange (UEX), is glad to share that its in–house Legal Team has received 3 major industry accolades in 2025, showing the growing influence of crypto legal teams in global finance.

At the Thomson Reuters Asian Legal Business (ALB) Hong Kong Law Awards 2025, Phil Leung, Bitget Legal Director, was named “Young Lawyer of the Year”, having also been shortlisted as a finalist for “Fintech Lawyer of the Year”. The Bitget Legal Team was shortlisted for “Fintech Team of the Year,” while Chief Legal Officer Hon Ng was a finalist for “Lawyer of the Year”, placing the team alongside leading international law firms and top–tier in–house legal teams. The ceremony brought together more than 400 professionals from top law firms, financial institutions, and in–house legal teams, including several major crypto platforms.

Bitget's Legal Team later won LexisNexis' “ELITE Team” award 2025, with Phil Leung being honoured as a LexisNexis top “40 UNDER 40” lawyer 2025. LexisNexis highlighted Bitget’s rapid expansion between 2024 and 2025, during which the exchange rose from a top–10 to a top–4 global crypto exchange by trading volume. By 2025, the platform served over 120 million users around the world and processed on average more than US$30 billion in crypto trades each day, equating to over US$1 trillion a year.

Bitget’s Legal, Compliance and Internal Controls Department was formed in 2024 under the leadership of Hon Ng. Phil Leung joined shortly after as its first department–level leader. Since then, the group has expanded to over 100 professionals globally, guiding Bitget through key legal areas such as licensing, regulatory, commercial, corporate, dispute resolution, and employment matters as the exchange broadens its presence in key markets.

Commenting on the recognitions, Hon Ng, Bitget's Chief Legal Officer, said: “These awards show that specialist crypto in–house teams are now part of the mainstream legal community. Bitget’s legal team has been designed to match the pace of regulatory change, safeguard users, and support responsible product growth.”

The recent honours from LexisNexis and Thomson Reuters Asian Legal Business add to a growing list of acknowledgements for Bitget’s legal function, which continues to play a central role in the exchange’s international expansion, risk management, and regulatory strategy.

About Bitget

Established in 2018, Bitget is the world's largest Universal Exchange (UEX), serving over 120 million users with access to millions of crypto tokens, tokenized stocks, ETFs, and other real–world assets, while offering real–time access to Bitcoin price, Ethereum price, XRP price and other cryptocurrency prices, all on a single platform. The ecosystem is committed to helping users trade smarter with its AI–powered trading tools, interoperability across tokens on Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, and BNB Chain, and wider access to real–world assets. On the decentralized side, Bitget Wallet runs as the leading non–custodial crypto wallet supporting 130+ blockchains and millions of tokens. It offers multi–chain trading, staking, payments, and direct access to 20,000+ DApps, with advanced swaps and market insights built–in the platform.

Bitget is driving crypto adoption through strategic partnerships, such as its role as the Official Crypto Partner of the World's Top Football League, LALIGA, in EASTERN, SEA and LATAM markets. Aligned with its global impact strategy, Bitget has joined hands with UNICEF to support blockchain education for 1.1 million people by 2027. In the world of motorsports, Bitget is the exclusive cryptocurrency exchange partner of MotoGP™, one of the world’s most thrilling championships.

For more information, visit: Website | Twitter | Telegram | LinkedIn | Discord | Bitget Wallet

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Datavault AI Signs Multi-Million Dollar Tokenization Services Agreement With Triton Geothermal to Provide Significant Revenue Opportunities

PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — via IBN – Datavault AI Inc. (NASDAQ: DVLT), a provider of data monetization, credentialing, digital engagement, and real‑world asset (RWA) tokenization technologies, announces that it has entered into a Tokenization Service Agreement with Triton Geothermal LLC (“Triton”), headquartered in Houston, Texas, the energy capital of the world. Triton is a full cycle baseload geothermal energy company that can provide reliable electricity 24/7.

Under the terms of the agreement, Datavault AI will receive up to $8,000,000 in tokenization fees associated with an anticipated digital token offering with a projected gross value of approximately $125,000,000. The agreement also provides for Datavault AI to receive continuing participation equal to five percent of all digital token transaction fees collected by Triton following the offering. This engagement represents a significant commercial opportunity for Datavault AI’s RWA tokenization business and supports the company’s strategic objective to expand recurring revenue within regulated digital asset markets.

The digital token offering is intended to support the development of Triton’s geothermal energy production assets. Triton’s initial extraction location is situated within a known geothermal reservoir originally validated through the United States Department of Energy (DOE) research programs. The underlying resource is based on a significant, independently verified reservoir containing substantial, recoverable geothermal fluid volumes and a commercially supported development extending over a multiyear program with numerous scheduled baseload power plant facilities within the United States. Independent technical geothermal reservoir validation by the DOE and market assessments by Triton have been completed to determine the resource’s economic feasibility and to inform the token’s underlying asset base.

Datavault AI to Serve as Exclusive Technology Provider

Datavault AI has been appointed as the exclusive technology provider for tokenization of Triton’s current and ongoing renewable geothermal energy portfolio as the company continues to scale and expand its future operations. Broader reservoir and historical drilling data suggest long–term development with multiple geothermal plants. These characteristics establish strong valuation fundamentals for a tokenized structure. Triton’s responsibilities include configuration and deployment of smart contract frameworks, facilitation of token creation, and administration of non‑custodial controls for technical execution under Datavault AI’s proprietary tokenization protocols and the project development.

Prior to issuance, the digital tokens will be supported by an independent valuation acceptable to both parties. Distribution of the tokens may occur through exempt or registered offerings, subject to applicable securities regulations in relevant jurisdictions.

According to Triton’s Chief Executive Officer, Pietro Castelli, “The use of Datavault AI’s platform is expected to enhance the transparency, compliance, and operational control of tokenized renewable energy assets.”

Datavault AI’s Chief Marketing Officer and Lead Principal Investigator for a Strategic Partnership Project with the U.S. Department of Energy’s Brookhaven National Laboratory, Sonia Choi, stated, “This is an exciting moment for us. It not only reflects the growing maturity of our work in RWA tokenization but also shows how real–world digital assets can meaningfully support renewable energy initiatives. We’re energized to kick things off and move this next phase forward together.”

Datavault AI’s Chief Executive Officer and co–founder, Nathaniel Bradley, said, “Geothermal is one of the very few natural renewable energy sources, and it is uniquely positioned to become a key solution in the progression of advanced energy systems and AI driven infrastructure. This opportunity represents the viability of integrating structured digital assets with renewable energy development programs to accelerate energy production in the United States.”

Datavault AI anticipates that additional tokenization agreements of similar nature will form an increasing component of its revenue base as institutional participation and regulatory clarity in the digital asset sector continue to develop.

About Datavault AI

Datavault AI™ (Nasdaq: DVLT) is leading the way in AI driven data experiences, valuation and monetization of assets in the Web 3.0 environment. The Company’s cloud–based platform provides comprehensive solutions with a collaborative focus in its Acoustic Science and Data Science Divisions. Datavault AI's Acoustic Science Division features WiSA®, ADIO® and Sumerian® patented technologies and industry–first foundational spatial and multichannel wireless HD sound transmission technologies with IP covering audio timing, synchronization and multi–channel interference cancellation. The Data Science Division leverages the power of Web 3.0 and high–performance computing to provide solutions for experiential data perception, valuation and secure monetization. Datavault AI's cloud–based platform provides comprehensive solutions serving multiple industries, including HPC software licensing for sports & entertainment, events & venues, biotech, education, fintech, real estate, healthcare, energy and more. The Information Data Exchange® (IDE) enables Digital Twins, licensing of name, image and likeness (NIL) by securely attaching physical real–world objects to immutable metadata objects, fostering responsible AI with integrity. Datavault AI’s technology suite is completely customizable and offers AI and Machine Learning (ML) automation, third–party integration, detailed analytics and data, marketing automation and advertising monitoring. The Company is headquartered in Philadelphia, PA. Learn more about Datavault AI at www.dvlt.ai.

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Actual results may differ materially from those indicated by these forward–looking statements as a result of various risks and uncertainties including, but not limited to, the following: changes in economic, market, or regulatory conditions; risks related to the completion, size, timing, or success of the proposed Digital Token offering; the ability of Triton to complete its financing and project development activities; the ability of Datavault AI to execute the services described in the agreement with Triton; uncertainties regarding valuation methodologies and third–party reports; risks relating to evolving regulatory frameworks applicable to tokenized assets; risks associated with technological development and integration; and other risks and uncertainties as more fully described in Datavault AI’s filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”), including its Annual Report on Form 10–K for the year ended Dec. 31, 2024, and other filings that Datavault AI makes from time to time with the SEC, which are available on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov, and could cause actual results to vary from expectations.

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Mavenir to Deliver Corporate Update and AI Vision at Annual Global Analyst Event

RICHARDSON, Texas, Nov. 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Mavenir, the software company building mobile networks that are AI–by–design, will hold its annual analyst event on November 19–20, 2025, to outline the company’s updated market positioning and roadmap. The event will highlight how Mavenir’s telco–first, cloud–native, AI–by–design solutions enable operators to accelerate their journey toward autonomous networks, driving operational efficiency and unlocking new monetization opportunities. 

Mavenir’s vision is to enable the industry’s shift from AI–integrated to AI–native networks. As operators evolve toward more software–driven, service–oriented TechCo models, the ability to automate operations and intelligently manage network resources becomes critical. At the event, Mavenir will outline its updated strategic priorities to support this transition. 

The updated Mavenir strategy will focus on three key areas:

  • AI for autonomous networks – advancing agentic service assurance and network intelligence for operational efficiency and enable TMF Level 4/5 autonomous networks.
  • AI for monetization – the rapid development and delivery of new AI services leveraging Mavenir’s large core product deployment footprint. 
  • AI–RAN – driving energy efficiency, spectrum optimization, and enabling non–terrestrial networks (NTN) and macro deployments with location–aware compute and edge intelligence.

The event will include presentations from leading mobile operator customers, comprehensive portfolio updates, and the updated company strategy and vision, with a clear focus on the company’s progression toward AI–native networks.

Mavenir President & CEO Pardeep Kohli, who will open the two–day event by presenting the company’s updated strategy and vision, said: “Telco is our DNA, and we have a deep understanding of how networks need to evolve. Operators today are focused on improving operational efficiency and accelerating the move toward autonomous network operations. Our strategy reflects where the industry is headed – toward networks that are intelligent, automated and adaptive. Mavenir combines unrivaled telco domain expertise with open, scalable, cloud–native software to enhance mobile networks with solutions that are AI–by–design.​ This event is an opportunity to share our direction and engage directly with the global telco analyst community.”

About Mavenir 

Mavenir is enabling intelligent, automated, programmable networks through the development of telco–first, cloud–native, AI–by–design software solutions for mobile operators. The company’s deep telco domain expertise has been proven through deployments with 300+ operators globally in over 120 countries, which together serve more than 50% of the world’s subscribers. Mavenir combines its deep telco experience with the cloud and IT expertise and data science skillsets essential ​to solving real customer challenges. Its proven software solutions are AI by design, delivering the AI–native future and operators’ evolution to TechCos. 

For more information, please visit www.mavenir.com 

Media Contacts

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WeRide Secures World's First City-level Fully Driverless Robotaxi Permit Outside the U.S.

  • Fully driverless Robotaxi rides to start in Abu Dhabi
  • The latest permit enables WeRide Robotaxi services in Abu Dhabi to achieve financial breakeven on unit economics

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates, Nov. 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — WeRide (NASDAQ: WRD, HKEX: 0800.HK), a global leader in autonomous driving technology, has been granted a permit to conduct fully driverless Robotaxi commercial operations, marking it as one of the first companies to receive a city–level commercial permit for Level 4 autonomous driving issued outside the United States (U.S.), and the first international company to achieve this milestone in the UAE.

WeRide Robotaxis in Abu Dhabi

The permit, granted on October 31, 2025, authorizes WeRide's Robotaxis to operate commercially without an on–board safety driver. Commercial operations will start on the Uber and TXAI platforms in Abu Dhabi, with further details to be communicated soon.

WeRide's permit application received the necessary approvals following a thorough evaluation process. In July 2023, the company was granted the UAE's first national license for all types of self–driving vehicles, authorizing autonomous testing and operation on public roads across the country, subject to emirate–level approvals.

Under the guidance of relevant authorities, WeRide completed a rigorous testing process that led to the approval for fully driverless commercial operations. The clear standards and collaborative approach helped ensure that operations complied with local regulations, with the approval demonstrating the government’s confidence in WeRide’s autonomous driving technology.

WeRide has been operating Robotaxis with TXAI in Abu Dhabi since 2021. In December 2024, WeRide and Uber launched their Robotaxi ride–hailing partnership in Abu Dhabi — the largest commercial Robotaxi service outside the U.S. and China. The partnership expanded in July 2025 to cover about half of Abu Dhabi's core areas, including Al Reem and Al Maryah. Together with its partners, WeRide plans to extend services to cover most of Abu Dhabi city core by the end of 2025.

As of October 2025, WeRide Robotaxis have accumulated close to one million kilometers in Abu Dhabi. The latest permit removes the requirement for an in–vehicle safety officer, enabling WeRide Robotaxi services in Abu Dhabi to achieve financial breakeven on unit economics.

Since Q2 2025, WeRide has been conducting fully driverless Robotaxi testing in Abu Dhabi to validate reliability ahead of commercial deployment, working closely with the ITC through a rigorous safety and regulatory approval process.

This milestone supports WeRide's broader plan to expand its Middle East fleet to 1,000 Robotaxis by 2026, and ultimately deploy tens of thousands of Robotaxis by 2030.

WeRide Robotaxi GXRs in Abu Dhabi

About WeRide
WeRide is a global leader and a first mover in the autonomous driving industry, as well as the first publicly traded Robotaxi company. Our autonomous vehicles have been tested or operated in over 30 cities across 11 countries. We are also the first and only technology company whose products have received autonomous driving permits in seven markets: China, the UAE, Singapore, France, Saudi Arabia, Belgium, and the US. Empowered by the smart, versatile, cost–effective, and highly adaptable WeRide One platform, WeRideprovides autonomous driving products and services from L2 to L4, addressing transportation needs in the mobility, logistics, and sanitation industries. WeRide was named to Fortune's 2025 Change the World and 2025 Future 50 lists.

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Innovative Approaches to Climate, Peace and Security: Opportunities for India–Germany–Australia Collaboration

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By Ambika Vishwanath and Treesa Shaju
Nov 17 2025 –  
Emerging research on the nexus between climate, peace and security (CPS) supports the integration of climate adaptation and mitigation methods to advance sustainable peace. While climate change itself may not be the direct cause of conflict, its cascading effects such as resource scarcity, displacement, and economic stress could become focal points of tension. Although these links remain debated, meaningful responses could have delayed stabilizing effects. Locally driven responses become essential in addressing climate change as a security concern, to mitigate future cycles of conflict. A nuanced CPS framing can support smarter climate action while enhancing security at multiple levels. India’s scalable local models, Germany’s technical expertise, and Australia’s Pacific engagement pose an opportunity for the three countries to collaborate on advancing integrated CPS approaches.

How is this playing out in the Indo-Pacific?

The Indo-Pacific, one of the fastest growing regions from an economic, trade and development standpoint, is facing some of the most complex challenges arising from climate change and geopolitical developments. These are compounded by non-traditional security issues such as rising food, water and health insecurities, the intensity of which often eclipses traditional security concerns for regional policy makers. The COP27 Presidency initiative “Climate Responses for Sustaining Peace” (CRSP), spearheaded a pivot from a climate security nexus towards a climate and peacebuilding nexus that becomes useful to adapt for the Indo-Pacific region. The dichotomy of need, approach and security response provides countries a new potential for innovative engagement across the region.

Innovative approaches require acknowledging that current development models and business as usual will no longer be sustainable. As risks and challenges intensify with global repercussions, new partners must step-up with skills, knowledge and resources for ground up, contextual transformation. Germany, India and Australia have very different historical contexts and regional approaches, yet these growing global powers must respond proactively and in a coordinated manner.

Beyond solely relying on existing multilateral institutions, it is pragmatic to explore new configurations that address gaps left by larger organizations. Smaller groupings working with local actors can deliver ground-up solutions that states can sustain beyond donor cycles/political changes. They are also better equipped to pursue integrated approaches while working towards larger strategic balance and security concerns.

As one of the oldest and largest partners in the region, Australia has committed to being a principled and reliable partner to countries in the Pacific as well as the wider Indian Ocean region. Its 2024 National Defence Strategy, International Development Policy and remarks by senior leadership over the last few years suggest a strong commitment to relationships, with a global security agenda that is (debatably) climate-forward, ranging from disaster response to renewable energy. As a founding member of the India Ocean Rim Association (IORA) and the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF), it remains the largest donor with deep ties and networks despite a chequered legacy.

India positions itself as the primary security provider for the Indian Ocean region, evolving from a regionally focused Neighbourhood First Policy to a more comprehensive Security and Growth for All in the Region (SAGAR) initiative. It is a founding member of the International Solar Alliance which focuses on climate positive solutions especially for LDCs and SIDS. While India has had a longer history in the Indian Ocean, its engagement with the Pacific Island Countries (PICs) has steadily increased through grants, lines of credit, concessional loans, humanitarian assistance, capacity building, and technical assistance in areas like Health, IT, education, and community development. India’s development cooperation is guided by the principles of South-South cooperation, anchored on low-cost development solutions and non-conditional aid.

While Germany’s engagement in the region has been more recent in comparison, it brings technical knowledge and capacity in climate adaptation, ecosystem-based solutions, and capacity-building initiatives. German universities and research organizations are engaged in developing cutting edge climate tech solutions, which can be contextualised with regional partner countries. For example, the ‘Ensuring climate-resilient access to water and sanitation’ project strengthened rural water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) systems by integrating modern climate-resilient technologies.

Unlikely partners make for innovative engagement

Though minilateral cooperation has tended to proceed ad hoc or with a strict focus on blue economy or marine pollution issues, it offers a nuanced approach to balance traditional security concerns and emerging climate related risks and challenges. While many trilateral and quadrilateral efforts exist, a more efficient streamlining of projects, knowledge and resources can benefit small island countries in the Indian and Pacific Ocean that are often overwhelmed by attention. Many current efforts consume valuable resources while primarily functioning as discussion forums with limited tangible impact on ground. While Germany, India and Australia might seem like unlikely partners, their unique and complementary skills and resources can implement a more nuanced CPS agenda with partners across the Indo-Pacific. Their potential lies in addressing overlooked areas such as smaller projects, research, financing options and capacity building.

One way to begin collaboration is by establishing a trilateral technical cooperation track with the Pacific Nationally Determined Contributions (NDC) Hub, a coordinated regional support mechanism for PICs to implement and finance their climate commitments. While Germany and Australia are already among the key financiers, this track could leverage Australia’s regional presence and expertise while Germany and India could offer institutional support on low grade technology, low-cost project design merging modern technology with traditional knowledge. The track could commence with scaled down water security related projects, a key area of concern for many Pacific nations.

Another possibility is expanding the India–Australia Centre of Excellence for Disaster Management to include Germany-based Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) that specializes in technology such as AI for Pandemics and Disaster Risk Reduction. Together, they could jointly develop, and pilot dual-use disaster risk resilience technologies and capacity-building programs tailored for the Indo-Pacific region.

While both India and Germany have ongoing capacity constraints, their technical knowledge can complement Australia’s operations in the Pacific. Ignoring these opportunities risks leaving the region trapped in reactive cycles of crisis management, without solutions that are locally owned and sustainable. Innovative approaches that focus on filling the gaps can address the complex ways in which CPS linkages play out. Moving forward, strategic coordination among partners will be essential to translating these approaches into sustained regional impact.

Related articles:
Reconstructing the China–India Climate Diplomacy
The Case for a Climate-First Maritime Reframing of the Indian Ocean Region
The Indus Water Treaty Suspension: A Wake-Up Call for Asia–Pacific Unity?
Left Behind: Why Afghanistan Cannot Tackle Climate Change Alone

Ambika Vishwanath is the Founder Director of Kubernein Initiative and a Principal Research Fellow at La Trobe Asia. She is a geopolitical expert and works at the intersection of emerging security challenges, climate security, and foreign policy.

Treesa Shaju is a Programme Associate at Kubernein Initiative with an interest in the intersection of gender, foreign policy and conflict. She is a 2023 Women of Colour Advancing Peace, Security, and Conflict Transformation (WCAPS) fellow..

This article was issued by the Toda Peace Institute and is being republished from the original with their permission

IPS UN Bureau

 


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