L’incendio ha avuto origine all’esterno dell’appartamento e ha coinvolto rapidamente la tenda parasole insieme alla relativa struttura metallica di supporto installata sul balcone. Per gestire l’emergenza in totale sicurezza i vigili del fuoco hanno spiegato l’autoscala che ha permesso agli operatori di raggiungere il punto esatto del rogo dall’esterno e di completare le operazioni di spegnimento e bonifica in brevissimo tempo.

Grazie alla tempestività della manovra l’intervento è stato portato a termine senza che si registrassero feriti o danni strutturali gravi all’immobile garantendo l’incolumità di tutti gli occupanti della palazzina.

L’evento celebra l’uscita del nuovo album live intitolato Daje prevista per il venerdì 19 giugno in concomitanza con l’inizio degli esami di maturità. Il disco raccoglie i più grandi successi registrati dal vivo durante l’ultimo tour che ha visto il cantautore esibirsi davanti a oltre trecentomila spettatori. Con questo nuovo lavoro Antonello Venditti celebra il legame indissolubile con il suo pubblico offrendo una selezione curata di brani iconici come Notte prima degli esami e Grazie Roma che hanno segnato la storia della canzone d’autore.

Il tour estivo prenderà il via martedì 7 luglio toccando le location all’aperto più suggestive d’Italia accompagnato da una band di alto livello composta da musicisti come Alessandro Canini e Amedeo Bianchi. Sul palco di Castiglioncello l’artista porterà la sua energia e la sua inconfondibile voce per una serata dedicata alle emozioni delle esecuzioni dal vivo. I biglietti per assistere allo spettacolo di Antonello Venditti sono già disponibili in prevendita sui circuiti Ticketone e Ticketmaster.

La storia di Alberto Trentini, classe 1979 e laureato a Ca’ Foscari, ha dell’incredibile. Fermato nel novembre 2024 mentre lavorava per l’organizzazione Humanity & Inclusion, è rimasto detenuto per quattordici lunghissimi mesi senza contatti con l’esterno o con la famiglia residente al Lido di Venezia. La sua liberazione, avvenuta il 12 gennaio 2026, si è intrecciata con i complessi scenari geopolitici internazionali seguiti all’operazione statunitense “Absolute Resolve”, che ha portato al cambio di governo in Venezuela e alla successiva amnistia per numerosi prigionieri politici.

In Italia la mobilitazione è stata costante per tutto il 2025. Oltre all’impegno diplomatico del ministero degli Esteri, migliaia di cittadini e amministratori locali hanno partecipato a flash mob, raccolte firme e iniziative promosse da Articolo 21 e dal giornalista Beppe Giulietti. In molti municipi sono stati appesi striscioni per chiedere la libertà di Alberto Trentini, un segnale visibile di vicinanza che l’operatore umanitario ha potuto scoprire solo una volta rientrato nel nostro Paese.

Nel suo messaggio di ringraziamento, Trentini ha espresso profondo stupore e commozione per aver scoperto quanto intere comunità si siano unite per far sentire la propria voce. Sapere che, mentre viveva l’isolamento del carcere, in Italia si combatteva per la sua dignità e giustizia, rappresenta per lui una fonte di gratitudine inesprimibile. Le iniziative dei sindaci, secondo Trentini, non sono state semplici atti formali, ma una testimonianza tangibile di civiltà che ha confermato l’Italia come un presidio fondamentale di partecipazione democratica.

Il ritorno alla normalità per l’operatore umanitario è segnato dalla consapevolezza di non essere mai stato lasciato solo. La vicenda di Alberto Trentini dimostra quanto la solidarietà territoriale possa incidere anche sui grandi scenari internazionali, impedendo che l’indifferenza prenda il sopravvento sulle vite umane. Il legame tra il territorio livornese e questa battaglia per i diritti civili resta oggi come un esempio di impegno civile che ha contribuito a riportare a casa un cittadino italiano.

“Nel caso di Metinvest – dice il sindacato – il progetto per la nuova acciaieria continua a scontrarsi con rallentamenti procedurali nonostante sia stato presentato come un asset strategico per la transizione ecologica. Secondo l’analisi del sindacato, questo dimostra che senza un indirizzo politico chiaro anche i grandi investimenti rischiano di restare bloccati nel limbo della burocrazia. Simile la situazione di Jsw, dove il mancato consolidamento dell’accordo di programma e i continui rinvii mettono a nudo la fragilità degli impegni industriali in assenza di vincoli istituzionali stringenti, lasciando i lavoratori in una perenne sospensione tra ammortizzatori sociali e incertezza”.

“Anche il quadro di Liberty Magona contribuisce a delineare una fragilità complessiva – prosegue Usb – poiché il protrarsi dell’incertezza sulla proprietà produce effetti immediati sul piano sociale. Tutto ciò conferma che la crisi della siderurgia a Piombino non deve essere letta come una somma di singoli problemi aziendali, ma come il fallimento di un modello di sviluppo che negli ultimi decenni ha visto lo Stato rinunciare a un ruolo diretto nei settori strategici. Per uscire dall’emergenza, l’USB propone un cambio di paradigma fondato su un intervento pubblico diretto e sulla costruzione di un polo industriale capace di garantire continuità occupazionale”.

“In questo contesto, il sindacato ritiene indispensabile l’introduzione di strumenti che rendano vincolanti gli impegni assunti dai privati e il coinvolgimento dei lavoratori nei processi decisionali – prosegue ancora la nota – Il tema della nazionalizzazione non viene trattato come un tabù ideologico, ma come una via concreta per garantire stabilità e tutela dell’interesse collettivo, dato che la siderurgia resta un settore fondamentale per l’autonomia produttiva del Paese. Il Primo Maggio a Piombino assume quindi un significato che va oltre la celebrazione, diventando un richiamo alla responsabilità per rimettere il lavoro al centro delle scelte economiche. Senza decisioni politiche rapide e una visione di lungo periodo, il rischio concreto resta il ridimensionamento definitivo del polo e la perdita di competenze professionali uniche”.

“Per l’Usb il tempo dei rinvii – dice – è ormai scaduto ed è necessario che il confronto in corso si traduca rapidamente in decisioni fondate sulla tutela reale dell’occupazione”.

SINGAPORE, 29 aprile 2026  /PRNewswire/ — Sondo, piattaforma di generazione di video musicali basati sull’IA, questo mese festeggia il suo primo anniversario, chiudendo un anno in cui si è rapidamente espansa fino a raggiungere oltre 10 milioni di utenti in tutto il mondo e ha contribuito a portare i video musicali generati dall’intelligenza artificiale nel mainstream. Quello che era nato come uno strumento creativo emergente è diventato in breve tempo un catalizzatore di cambiamenti strutturali nella produzione di video musicali, nella creazione di contenuti per i social media e nell’espressione digitale quotidiana. 

Nell’ultimo anno, Sondo AI ha attirato l’attenzione di creatori professionisti, produttori di contenuti per i social media e appassionati di musica, grazie alla sua capacità di risolvere problemi di lunga data legati alla produzione tradizionale di video musicali. I flussi di lavoro convenzionali, che comprendono la stesura della sceneggiatura, le riprese e la sincronizzazione manuale, sono lenti, costosi e accessibili solo a team dotati di risorse adeguate. Sondo AI rivoluziona questo modello grazie a un sistema algoritmico integrato che sostituisce le fasi frammentarie e laboriose. 

Per i produttori musicali, questa tecnologia amplia le possibilità di espressione artistica generando rapidamente immagini in sintonia con le emozioni, accelerando i tempi di pubblicazione e riducendo la dipendenza da studi di produzione esterni. Gli appassionati di IA contribuiscono ad amplificare questo cambiamento condividendo i propri risultati a livello globale. Nel frattempo, influencer e creatori di contenuti utilizzano Sondo AI per garantire post di alta qualità e ad alta frequenza risparmiando sui tempi di post-produzione, così da potersi dedicare alla vera ideazione creativa. Ma soprattutto, Sondo AI rende la creazione di contenuti di livello professionale accessibile a tutti, così da offrire agli appassionati di musica che non dispongono né di formazione né di attrezzature un modo autentico per trasformare i brani musicali in storie visive, basato sul principio del “quello che immagini è ciò che ottieni”. 

Il valore fondamentale di Sondo AI risiede nella sua trasformazione radicale del panorama produttivo. Analizzando il ritmo, le emozioni e i testi a partire da un semplice file audio caricato, il sistema automatizza i processi decisionali. Questo passaggio dal lavoro manuale alla produzione intelligente comporta un aumento esponenziale dell’efficienza e consente di attingere a un mercato enorme e ancora poco sfruttato. Un tempo, a causa degli elevati costi di produzione, la maggior parte della musica veniva diffusa senza accompagnamento visivo. Sondo AI rende ora possibile la creazione di un video dedicato per ogni brano, ampliando i confini del settore dei contenuti. 

Mentre l’IA generativa continua a evolversi, Sondo AI mantiene il proprio impegno a migliorare la qualità, la controllabilità e la coerenza della narrazione visiva. Abbassando ulteriormente le barriere all’accesso, la piattaforma mira a promuovere un ecosistema creativo più inclusivo, in cui la narrazione visiva di alta qualità sia accessibile a tutti. 

Informazioni su Sondo AI 

Sondo AI (www.sondo.ai) è una piattaforma completa che utilizza un’IA avanzata per trasformare le idee musicali in immagini cinematografiche ad alta fedeltà. Progettata per creator e brand, Sondo semplifica la produzione, trasformando con un solo clic ciò che prima richiedeva un’intera troupe. Per saperne di più, visitare https://www.youtube.com/@SondoAI o https://www.sondo.ai/blog/. 

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Supplier Analysis Recognizes High-Quality, On-Time Delivery of Over 2 Million Parts 

CLINTON TOWNSHIP, Mich., April 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Tweddle Group, a top provider of product service and support information, today received an “A” supplier grade from Toyota (TMNA). 

The grade recognizes Tweddle Group’s support of Toyota’s Print/Kit/Ship operation and their “ability to achieve and maintain a ‘Stable, Reliable, & Self-Learning Supply Base in North America’.” 

“This accomplishment would not be possible without the dedication, collaboration and resilience our team members demonstrate each day,” said Tweddle Group President Todd Headlee. “I especially want to acknowledge everyone who contributed to our Toyota programs over the past year. Their commitment truly made the difference.” 

Amanda Fender, Tweddle Group Vice President of Print Kit Ship and Owner’s Information Development, outlined the company’s Toyota (TMNA) output. “In 2025CY we shipped 2,272,038 owner information parts out of our Clinton Township location, with shipments made multiple times per week,” Fender said. “These printed materials require coordination and change management efforts to support ongoing vehicle builds, new model year launches, engineering changes and more. We maintained perfect on-time delivery and incredible quality.” 

This is Tweddle Group’s eighth year receiving an “A” grade, the highest supplier rating granted by Toyota (TMNA). 

About Tweddle Group 

Tweddle Group, a division of CJK Group, Inc., believes products should be easy to use, and delivers integrated, multi-channel information solutions to support every aspect of the post-sale experience—for product managers, technicians and—most of all—consumers. For more information, visit www.tweddle.com. 

Media Contact: Lisa Ekstromlekstrom@tweddle.com
 

About Toyota (TMNA) 

Toyota Motor North America (TMNA) is the operating subsidiary that oversees all operations of the Toyota Motor Corporation in Canada, Mexico, and the United States. For more information, visit toyota.com/usa. 

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MedTechIndustryVeterantoSupportNextPhaseofU.S.GrowthandGlobal Expansion 

NASHVILLE, Tenn., April 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Phagenesis, a commercial-stage company pioneering neuromodulation therapies for swallowing disorders, today announced the appointment of Stephen N. Oesterle, MD, to its Board of Directors. 

Dr. Oesterle is a highly respected leader in the medical technology and life sciences industry, with decades of experience spanning clinical medicine, corporate strategy, and venture investing. He previously served as Senior Vice President for Medicine and Technology at Medtronic and was a member of the company’s Executive Committee for 14 years, where he helped guide long-term innovation strategy and corporate investments. 

“Steve brings deep experience in medical technology across many applications, and he has experience from companies successfully navigating through critical stages of growth and value creation,” said Oern Stuge MD, MBA, Chairman of the Board of Phagenesis. “He brings a rare combination of clinical insight, strategic perspective, and a track record of building category-defining technologies. His addition strengthens our Board and will be instrumental as Phagenesis continues to accelerate its next phase of U.S. growth and global expansion, executing on its long-term strategy.” 

Dr. Oesterle currently serves on the boards of Baxter and Peijia Medical, as well as multiple private equity- and venture-backed healthcare companies, and advises leading global investment firms including EQT, Novo Holdings, Temasek, JP Morgan Life Sciences Private Capital and Patient Square Capital. He completed his residency at Massachusetts General hospital and pursued advanced fellowship training interventional cardiology at Stanford University, later serving on the faculties of both Stanford and Harvard Medical Schools. 

“I am excited to join the Phagenesis Board at a pivotal moment in the company’s evolution,” said Dr. Oesterle. “Phagenesis has built a strong clinical foundation and is addressing a significant unmet need in patient care. The opportunity to improve outcomes for patients with severe dysphagia while reducing the cost and complexity for healthcare systems is compelling. I look forward to supporting the team as they scale the business and expand its impact globally.” 

The appointment comes as Phagenesis continues to build momentum in the U.S. market, supported by growing recognition of pharyngeal electrical stimulation (PES) as an effective and scalable intervention for severe dysphagia post stroke. Recent inclusion in the American Heart Association / American Stroke Association acute ischemic stroke guidelines further reinforces the role of PES as a clinically validated therapy with the potential to improve swallowing outcomes and reduce complications in stroke patients. 

“Steve’s addition comes at an inflection point for Phagenesis,” said Chad Hoskins, Chief Executive Officer of Phagenesis. “We are transitioning from early commercialization to broader adoption, with strong clinical momentum and increasing recognition of the need to treat dysphagia at its neurological root cause. His experience building and scaling innovative medical technologies will be critical as we accelerate U.S. expansion, deepen clinical adoption, and establish Phagenyx as a standard of care.” 

ABOUT PHAGENESIS 

Phagenesis is a leading medical technology company developing breakthrough neuromodulation therapies for swallowing disorders. Its Phagenyx® System delivers pharyngeal electrical stimulation (PES) to restore safe and efficient swallowing by targeting the underlying neurological impairment. In the U.S., Phagenyx is indicated for severe post-stroke dysphagia, while in Europe, it is CE-marked for neurogenic dysphagia caused by a range of neurological conditions. The company is backed by leading healthcare investors EQT Life Sciences, Sectoral Asset Management, British Business Bank, Northern Gritstone and Aphelion. 

For more information, visit Phagenesis.com. 

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SHANGHAI, April 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The era of the NAS as a passive file vault is ending. As local AI, self-hosted services, and edge computing move into the home, what users need is not more storage but more compute, with storage built in. IceWhale Technology announced the ZimaCube 2, a self-hosting platform powered by Intel 12th Gen Core processors, dual open PCIe expansion, Thunderbolt 4, and ZimaOS. Three configurations are available: Standard, Pro, and Creator Pack. 

“The NAS industry is splitting into two paths: closed ecosystems that sell you subscriptions, or open platforms that let you own everything. We chose open. ZimaCube 2 ships with unlocked PCIe slots, community-driven software, and enough compute to run local AI, because the next decade of NAS is about what your hardware can do, not just what it can store,” said Lauren Pan, CEO of IceWhale. 

Powered by ZimaOS: Self-Hosting Without the Sysadmin Tax 

ZimaCube 2 ships with ZimaOS pre-installed, a Docker-native OS refined through over 4 million downloads. Users get a visual app store with one-click deployment for Plex, Jellyfin, Immich, Nextcloud, Home Assistant, and 800+ more. ZimaOS also mounts existing NAS volumes, cloud drives, and USB disks into one unified file manager, so users can bring scattered data home without migrating everything at once. TrueNAS, Proxmox, Unraid, Ubuntu, and Windows are also supported on the same x86 hardware. 

Open Expansion: Inside and Out 

Where many NAS vendors lock down PCIe or solder in fixed accelerators, ZimaCube 2 leaves both slots open: 1x PCIe 4.0 (x16, 4-lane) and 1x PCIe 3.0 (x8, 2-lane) for a GPU, transcoder, 25GbE NIC, or NVMe expansion card. Dual Thunderbolt 4 ports provide DAS-level direct-connect to a Mac or PC with zero network setup. 

Who It’s For 

ZimaCube 2 is built for homelab enthusiasts consolidating single-purpose devices into one always-on system, creators who need 10 GbE and GPU-ready expansion, and privacy-conscious households who want data stored on hardware they own. No cloud account, no monthly fee. 

Hardware Tuned for Storage and Self-Hosting 

Intel 12th Gen Core processors pair Performance cores for burst compute with Efficiency cores for always-on background services. DDR5 provides the memory bandwidth multi-service workloads demand. Dual Thunderbolt 4 ports, The 6+4 hybrid storage architecture combines 4x M.2 NVMe slots and 6x 3.5″ SATA bays in one chassis, over 212TB of raw capacity. Three tiers share this foundation: 

ZimaCube 2 ($799) — Intel Core i3-1215U (6 cores, 4.4 GHz), 8 GB DDR5 (expandable to 64 GB), 256 GB NVMe, dual 2.5 GbE. Ready to run a full self-hosting stack out of the box. 

ZimaCube 2 Pro ($1,299) — Intel Core i5-1235U (10 cores, 12 threads, 4.4 GHz), 16 GB DDR5 (expandable to 64 GB), 4x M.2 NVMe at 3,200 MB/s, onboard 10 GbE. The sweet spot for self-hosting at scale. 

ZimaCube 2 Creator Pack ($2,499) — Same i5 platform maxed to 64 GB DDR5, 1 TB NVMe, plus NVIDIA RTX PRO 2000 pre-installed. A complete local AI and media workstation, ready on first boot. 

ZimaCube 2 is available now at shop.zimaspace.com. 

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About IceWhale / Zima 

IceWhale builds open hardware and community-driven software to help every household own its own NAS. The Discord community has grown to 30,000+ members, and ZimaOS has been downloaded over 4 million times. ZimaOS is a private-cloud operating system that consolidates scattered data into one dashboard. ZimaBoard and ZimaBlade are compact home-server platforms for self-hosting at a lower entry point. 

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SHENZHEN, China, April 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — 8849, a leader in rugged mobile innovation, is proud to announce the launch of the TANK Pad Ultra. This flagship tablet is the first of its kind to integrate a high-performance DLP projector with professional-grade ruggedness and 5G connectivity, features into one versatile device built to perform anywhere. 

Project Your World Anywhere 

The TANK Pad Ultra is centered around a built-in 1080p DLP Projector with 260 lumens. Whether the user is projecting a tactical map on a canyon wall or hosting a movie night at a remote campsite, the visual clarity is stunning. Complemented by Dual Speakers, it delivers an immersive cinematic experience without external hardware. 

Unmatched Battery Life and Utility 

Powered by a massive 23400mAh battery, supported by 66W Super Charging to get you back in action quickly. Beyond its processing power, the TANK Pad Ultra is a survival powerhouse featuring a 800-lumen camping light that can illuminate an entire forest clearing. 

Unstoppable Power & Performance 

Under the hood, the Dimensity 8200 5G chipset paired with 16GB RAM and 512GB ROM ensures lightning-fast speeds for gaming, streaming, and heavy multitasking. Running on the latest Android 15, users enjoy the most secure and efficient software experience. With WiFi 6 support, staying connected in the field has never been smoother or faster. 

Capture Darkness & Light 

Record the world in any light with a versatile triple-camera system. The 50MP Main camera captures vivid daylight shots, while the 64MP Night Vision lens reveals the invisible in total darkness. For video conferencing or selfies, the 32MP Front camera ensures the user always looks best, even miles away from civilization. 

The 8849 TANK Pad Ultra is more than a tablet – it’s a rugged, all-in-one powerhouse designed to adapt to any environment. Combining projection, performance, and endurance, it delivers a unique experience that empowers users to work, explore, and enjoy without limits. 

The TANK Pad Ultra is now available on 8849tech.com. Stay tuned for more updates. 

About 8849 

Conquer the wild with the power of 8849. Committed to the mission of “protecting your every moment”. With the launch of the TANK Pad Ultra, 8849 continues its mission to push the boundaries of rugged mobile technology – combining innovation, endurance, and performance into one unstoppable device. 

Contact Information 

Email: support@8849tech.comPhone: +86 18676755187 

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Study finds most organizations recognize the need for connected data, content, and workflows, but few have built the operational foundation required to scale AI 

CLEVELAND, April 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Hyland, a global leader in enterprise content management (ECM) and the pioneer of AI-driven content intelligence with the Content Innovation Cloud™ , today announced new research from Harvard Business Review Analytic Services, Bridging the Readiness Gap to the Agentic Enterprise, showing that enterprise AI ambition is advancing faster than enterprise readiness. While organizations increasingly recognize that AI success depends on connected data, content, and workflows, most have not yet built the operational foundation required to scale it. 

The gap is especially visible in how organizations are managing enterprise information. While nearly all (94%) of respondents say well-connected data, processes, and applications are highly important to successful AI adoption, less than a third (27%) say those elements are well connected in their organization today. And although 65% say their structured data is somewhat or fully prepared for AI use, only 39% say the same about their unstructured data, including emails, PDFs, images, video, and other document-based content that make up much of the information businesses rely on every day. 

Untapped Opportunity in Unstructured Data 

For many organizations, the issue is not a lack of data. It is that much of the most operationally important information remains trapped in unstructured data spread across repositories, applications, and workflows. The report suggests that closing this gap will require more than deploying new AI tools. It will depend on building a stronger foundation for governance, access, and workflow execution, especially as organizations move toward more agentic forms of AI. 

“As organizations move into the next phase of AI, the challenge is no longer just access to models, but whether the business is ready to operationalize AI in a way that is governed, contextual, and trusted,” said Jitesh S. Ghai, CEO of Hyland. “The agentic enterprise takes shape when AI is embedded into real operational workflows, grounded in the content, data, and controls the business already depends on. For many organizations, unstructured data is both the most overlooked asset and the biggest obstacle to scaling AI effectively.” 

The research identifies several barriers that continue to limit organizations’ ability to adopt and scale AI. The top-cited data challenges are data silos (54%), data security and privacy issues (48%), data format issues (46%), insufficient data management and governance (46%), and insufficient or unclear data strategy (45%). Just 10% cite a lack of data as a primary issue, reinforcing that the central problem is not volume, but readiness, access, and trust. 

A Practical Path to Enterprise AI Readiness 

The findings also suggest that many organizations still have not embedded AI into day-to-day operations. Among respondents at organizations actively using, piloting, or exploring AI, 39% say most AI-enabled workflows still rely on separate, standalone tools, while only 12% say AI is embedded directly within the flow of work. Fewer than half, 45%, say their AI projects are delivering the outcomes they expected. 

“As companies move toward advanced and agentic forms of AI, the bar is being raised; not just for technology, but for how information flows, decisions are governed, and value is measured,” said Amy Machado, senior research manager at IDC. “The organizations that invest in modernizing their content foundations and embedding intelligence into real workflows will be best positioned to turn AI ambition into sustained impact.” 

The report outlines several priorities for organizations seeking to close the readiness gap: 

For more information on Hyland’s platform and solutions, please visit Hyland.com. 

About The Research”Bridging the Readiness Gap to the Agentic Enterprise” was produced by Harvard Business Review Analytic Services and sponsored by Hyland. The survey was fielded in December 2025 among 325 members of the Harvard Business Review audience across North America (45%), Europe (24%), Asia Pacific (20%), and other regions. Respondents represent organizations ranging from SMBs to enterprises of 10,000+ employees, spanning manufacturing, technology, education, financial services, government, and other sectors. All respondents were involved in their organization’s AI decisions. 

About Hyland  Hyland is the pioneer of the Content Innovation Cloud, delivering ubiquitous enterprise intelligence to organizations with solutions that unlock actionable insights and drive automation. Trusted by thousands of organizations worldwide, including many of the Fortune 100, Hyland’s solutions create the foundation for a connected, agentic enterprise, where teams harness the power of AI to redefine how they operate and engage with those they serve. For additional information on Hyland’s platform and services, please visit Hyland.com. 

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SION, Switzerland, April 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — H55 today announced the successful completion of its System Safety Function Verification Testing, marking a key milestone in the validation of its integrated Energy Storage System (ESS) and its progress toward certification. 

In the final stages toward certification, H55 successfully validated its Energy Storage System (ESS) in a fully integrated configuration, bringing together all critical subsystems into a complete and operational architecture. The test setup included Battery Modules (BMs), Battery Management Units (BMUs), Energy Flow Counter (EFC), Protection and Power Distribution Unit (PPDU) and the Charge Control Unit (CCU). 

The campaign focused on validating system-level performance, communication integrity, and—critically—safety functionality under real operating conditions. The results confirmed robust and reliable coordination across all subsystems, ensuring stable and predictable system behavior across a range of scenarios. 

A key outcome of the campaign was the successful verification of critical safety functions at system level, including the automatic and controlled disconnection of power under predefined fault or off-nominal conditions—an essential capability for safe operation in aviation environments.  

Beyond hardware validation, this milestone represents a significant step in de-risking H55’s software verification and certification roadmap, with all system safety functions performing as expected within an integrated architecture. 

“This milestone represents a major step in de-risking both our technology and our certification roadmap,” said Anthony D’Ambrisi, Head of H55’s Design Organization. “By validating system-level safety functions in a fully integrated architecture, we are demonstrating readiness for certification—not just at component level, but as a complete system. This is an important step toward industrialization and large-scale deployment.” 

Unlike many emerging players developing systems in isolation, H55’s ESS has been engineered in alignment with certification requirements from the outset, in close coordination with aviation authorities including EASA. The system is developed to aerospace-grade standards, well beyond experimental or “permit-to-fly” approaches. 

With more than a decade of experience in electric aviation, H55’s safety philosophy goes beyond managing failure—focusing instead on detecting, controlling, and mitigating risks before they escalate. This approach enables a higher level of system reliability and is fundamental to achieving certification in demanding aviation environments. 

The successful completion of this campaign marks a critical step in bringing H55’s technology from validation to deployment. With active programs underway and growing demand for certified electric propulsion solutions, H55 is positioned to support aircraft manufacturers and operators in the transition toward electrified flight. 

As the aviation industry accelerates toward decarbonization, H55’s integrated and certifiable energy storage systems are enabling a new generation of electric aircraft—designed not just to fly, but to scale. 

About H55 

H55 is a Swiss-based company specializing in certified electric propulsion and certification-grade energy storage systems for aviation. The company enables electric aviation to scale by transforming commercial lithium cells into aviation safe Energy Storage Systems that regulators approve, insurers underwrite, and OEMs can deploy repeatedly as a certified propulsion platform across aircraft programs. This is achieved through independent cell characterization, rigorous incoming screening, redundant safety architectures, and regulator-aligned testing designed around worst-case failure scenarios. 

Founded as the technological legacy of the Solar Impulse program, H55 builds on more than two decades of hands-on electric aviation experience. The company has designed, built, and flown multiple electric aircraft and has accumulated more than 2,000 hours of fully electric flight with zero battery-related incidents—providing the operational depth required to execute certification-grade programs, not merely comply with them. 

H55 benefits from a strong and experienced leadership team that combines deep expertise in scaling technology companies with hands-on operational execution. Together, these capabilities support a reliable transition from certified design to repeatable series manufacturing. H55’s platform-based approach, in which certification evidence compounds across programs, reduces adoption risk while facilitating the capital-efficient deployment of electric and hybrid-electric aircraft. 

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CHENGDU, China, April 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Shanghai Stock Exchange listed company HitGen Inc. (“HitGen”, SSE: 688222.SH) released its 2025 Sustainability Report on April 29, 2026. This report is the second sustainability report of HitGen, aiming to present the Company’s philosophies and policies in environmental, social, and governance (“ESG”) areas, as well as its sustainable development practices and performance in the year of 2025, to systematically respond to stakeholder concerns. 

Dr. Jin Li, Chairman of the Board and CEO of HitGen Inc., commented: “As an innovative biopharmaceutical enterprise committed to ‘contributing to human health’, HitGen has always believed that the core of a company lies in continuously creating value. In 2025, we remained dedicated to practical and determined actions, driving sustainable development to be integrated into strategy, embedded in management, and deeply rooted in operations. This strengthens the solid foundation for long-term success and enables us to continuously contribute, through tangible efforts from HitGen, to our customers, collaborators, investors, employees, as well as the environment and communities on which we depend.” 

HitGen continuously optimizes its governance system, upholds the principle of integrity in business operations to set an industry benchmark, and establishes a comprehensive risk management system to promote long-term and stable development, creating sustainable value for all stakeholders. 

HitGen adheres to product safety and service quality, builds a sustainable supply chain, systematically manages all aspects of the value chain, and is committed to collaboratively creating long-term comprehensive value with stakeholders. 

HitGen regards employees as the core driving force for sustainable development and communities as important partners for mutual growth. Adhering to a responsibility philosophy centred on people and dedicated to giving back to society, HitGen promotes employee growth and community co-development. 

HitGen adheres to the concept of green development, integrates environmental management into corporate operation and development strategies, and systematically advances environmental management, ecological protection, waste management, resource utilization, addressing climate change and other initiatives. 

Dr. Jin Li said, “Every step counts, leading to great distances. On our journey to becoming a world-class innovative biopharmaceutical enterprise, we will continue to adhere to market demand as our guide and technological breakthroughs as our engine, continuously optimizing our innovative drug discovery services system, and contributing to building a more inclusive, healthy, green and accessible world.” 

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A cogliere il segnale è Confesercenti provinciale di Livorno, che guarda con attenzione all’impatto che un simile afflusso potrebbe avere su commercio, ristorazione e servizi. Il direttore provinciale Alessandro Ciapini ha parlato di un momento favorevole per tutto il sistema produttivo del territorio, invitando istituzioni e operatori a lavorare in sinergia per trasformare i flussi turistici in opportunità concrete per le imprese locali.

Il tema della qualità dell’accoglienza torna al centro del dibattito. Secondo Confesercenti, maggio rappresenta un banco di prova importante per misurare la capacità della città di rispondere a una domanda turistica crescente, migliorando i servizi e rendendo l’esperienza dei visitatori sempre più soddisfacente.

La presenza massiccia delle crociere viene letta dall’associazione di categoria non come un fenomeno episodico, ma come parte di un trend strutturale che interessa l’intera costa. Intercettare questi flussi in modo efficace, sostiene Ciapini, significa investire nel futuro del commercio cittadino e costruire una stagione turistica solida e duratura.

Le crociere a Livorno si confermano così come una delle leve principali dello sviluppo economico locale, con maggio 2026 destinato a rappresentare un punto di riferimento per i mesi a venire.

Il primo set racconta bene le difficoltà della serata. Le gialloblù reggono il ritmo per pochi scambi (6-6), poi Pontedera scappa via fino al 17-9. A quel punto coach D’Alesio interviene con qualche cambio e la Perullo Volley Livorno si trasforma: rimonta punto su punto fino a ribaltare il parziale sul 22-21. Non basta: ai vantaggi la spunta l’Ambra Cavallini per 26-24, un epilogo che pesa.

Nel secondo set le pontederesi non lasciano spazio. La Perullo Volley Livorno perde rapidamente la scia delle avversarie (12-7) e non riesce mai a rientrare in partita. Il 25-15 finale archivia il parziale senza discussioni.

Il terzo set si apre con uno shock: 6-0 in favore delle padrone di casa. Le livornesi reagiscono e tornano a contatto in due occasioni (9-8 e poi 14-13), ma ogni volta che la Perullo Volley Livorno accorcia le distanze, l’Ambra Cavallini accelera e chiude definitivamente i giochi sul 25-18.

Una stagione spesso segnata dalla sfortuna si conclude con la retrocessione della Perullo Volley Livorno in Serie C, con il verdetto che arriva con due giornate d’anticipo rispetto alla fine del campionato.

FIRENZE – La Regione Toscana ha dato il via libera all’elenco delle domande ammesse per ottenere i contributi destinati alla riqualificazione e al miglioramento delle pinete situate lungo la fascia costiera. Il provvedimento, formalizzato attraverso un apposito decreto dirigenziale, mette sul piatto un budget complessivo di 1.275.452 euro.

Il piano di aiuti permetterà di realizzare una serie di interventi mirati e concreti per la cura del patrimonio boschivo: le operazioni previste spaziano dal decespugliamento all’abbattimento degli alberi malati, fino alla messa a dimora di nuove piante. I fondi copriranno inoltre opere di piccola entità volte al consolidamento delle dune sabbiose che confinano direttamente con le aree alberate. L’obiettivo della misura è duplice: da un lato tutelare la salute degli ecosistemi litoranei, dall’altro rendere questi polmoni verdi maggiormente godibili e accoglienti per i turisti e i visitatori.

L’erogazione di queste risorse rappresenta la seconda fase di un percorso amministrativo più ampio. Se il primo intervento era stato concepito in via esclusiva per gli enti pubblici, questa nuova finestra di finanziamenti ha allargato la partecipazione, includendo tra i beneficiari anche i soggetti privati.

Le cifre assegnate, che a seguito delle opportune verifiche sui singoli dossier potranno coprire fino al cento per cento dei costi sostenibili, prevedono dei tetti massimi differenziati: ogni beneficiario privato potrà ottenere fino a 100mila euro, mentre per le realtà pubbliche il limite di contributo sale a 180mila euro. La graduatoria attuale vede le prime quattordici domande classificate come potenzialmente finanziabili; i successivi sei progetti in lista restano invece esclusi dall’erogazione per mancanza di risorse.

A inquadrare la manovra nel contesto più vasto delle politiche ambientali sono il presidente della Regione, Eugenio Giani, e l’assessore regionale all’economia, turismo e politiche agricole, Leonardo Marras: “Si tratta di un provvedimento che si inserisce nel programma di attuazione della strategia forestale nazionale, del quale la Toscana rappresenta una parte rilevante”, hanno congiuntamente dichiarato i rappresentanti delle istituzioni.

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QINGDAO, China, April 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Hisense, a leading brand in global consumer electronics and home appliances, today reaffirmed its partnership with Phantom Blade Zero, serving as the Global Official Partner across both TV and monitor categories for the upcoming title developed by S-GAME. 

At Gamescom LATAM 2026, Hisense brings this partnership to life—demonstrating how display technologies can elevate real gameplay scenarios and deepen player immersion, as part of its broader expansion into the gaming ecosystem. 

At the core of this collaboration is Hisense’s display technology, which delivers enhanced color expression and contrast performance. For Phantom Blade Zero, this means smoother combat visuals, richer environmental detail, and atmospheric lighting, bringing its cinematic Wuxia-inspired world to life with depth and fluidity. As players step into the role of a warrior navigating fate, every movement, shadow, and strike is rendered with heightened realism. 

“Great gaming experiences are built on both emotional immersion and precise responsiveness,” said Paul Zhang, General Manager of Brand and Marketing Department, Hisense Global Commercial Center. “For a title like Phantom Blade Zero, where Wuxia aesthetics meet fast-paced action, our display technology is designed to faithfully express every motion and mood—so players don’t just see the world but feel fully part of it.” 

Julius Li, Marketing Director at S-GAME, added: “Together, we bring global audiences a fully immersive cinematic experience: breathless fast-paced combat, a mesmerizing, otherworldly KungfuPunk realm, and sweeping cinematic Wuxia storytelling rich with tangled fate, passion, and rivalry… making every strike, every scene, and every dramatic beat feel vividly, unforgettably real.” 

Rooted in its vision to Innovate a Brighter Life, Hisense continues to advance a human-centric approach to innovation—connecting cutting-edge display technology with meaningful user experiences. Through this partnership, Hisense brings players closer to the worlds they play, delivering visuals that are not only more vivid, but intuitive and immersive. 

About Hisense 

Hisense, founded in 1969, is a globally recognized leader in home appliances and consumer electronics with operations in over 160 countries, specializing in delivering high-quality multimedia products, home appliances, and intelligent IT solutions. According to Omdia, Hisense ranks No. 1 globally in the 100-inch and over TV segment (2023-2025). As The Origin of RGB MiniLED, Hisense continues to lead the next-generation RGB MiniLED innovation. As the official sponsor of the FIFA World Cup 2026TM, Hisense is committed to global sports partnerships as a way to connect with audiences worldwide. 

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La ricostruzione dell’intera dinamica predatoria è stata possibile mettendo a sistema tutti gli elementi raccolti, dalle escussioni delle persone informate sui fatti e della parte offesa, oltre all’acquisizione di estratti dalle videosorveglianze d’interesse in zona. L’operazione di polizia giudiziaria condotta dai carabinieri del Nucleo operativo e radiomobile di Cecina è stata avviata da una vicenda che ha coinvolto il gestore di un esercizio commerciale sul lungomare di Marina, che nel cercare il cellulare aziendale dedicato alla gestione delle prenotazioni della propria struttura, non trovandolo dove lo aveva lasciato in un ufficio della reception, ha poi informato i carabinieri del posto.

Infatti, se da un primo momento la vittima non aveva dato molta importanza all’assenza del telefono, perché impegnato in altre attività, si è fortemente insospettito quando sul proprio pc ha ricevuto delle email che segnalavano “ripetuti tentativi di cambio la password del cellulare”, è si è rivolto ai carabinieri. I militari, avviate all’istante le indagini, dall’acquisizione dei filmati hanno accertato che il cellulare era stato effettivamente sottratto e che il presunto responsabile sarebbe stato un ospite della stessa struttura il quale, dopo essersi avvicinato al bancone e accertato di non essere visto, aveva sottratto il dispositivo servendosi di un vassoio utilizzato nell’area ristorante per nascondere il movimento della mano, destreggiandosi come un prestigiatore.

Nonostante l’abilità del sospettato il tempestivo intervento e le indagini hanno consentito ai carabinieri di individuare e identificare l’autore straniero della condotta predatoria, denunciato dai carabinieri all’autorità giudiziaria di Livorno competente per furto aggravato. L’azione predatoria messa in atto dall’abile sospettato ladro dell’est Europa lascia ampi spazi investigativi da colmare in ordine ai suoi frenetici tentativi di effettuare il cambio password sul telefono appena trafugato, dinamica che si sarebbe potuta evolvere anche con conseguenze ben più gravi sia per la vittima che per la sua attività commerciale, potendo sfociare in dinamiche riconducibili a truffe on-line.

SHENZHEN, China, April 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — As the European data centre market continues to evolve under the pressure of AI-driven workloads, increasing rack densities, and sustainability targets, infrastructure design is entering a new phase—where efficiency, scalability, and thermal management are critical. 

Against this backdrop, INVT will present its latest AI-ready data centre infrastructure solutions at Data Centre World Frankfurt 2026, taking place on May 6–7 at Messe Frankfurt (Booth 8K131). 

Power Infrastructure for High-Density Environments 

At the centre of the showcase is INVT’s modular UPS portfolio. A newly launched 150 kW high-density power module enables scalable deployment for megawatt-level backup systems, supporting flexible capacity expansion while maintaining high efficiency and reliability. The modular architecture allows operators to optimize footprint and adapt to changing load demands. 

INVT will also present rack-mounted UPS solutions in the 1–3 kVA range, featuring a power factor of 1.0 and compatibility with lithium-ion and lead-acid batteries. 

Advancing Liquid Cooling for HPC and AI Workloads 

As liquid cooling becomes increasingly relevant in Europe’s high-density data centre landscape, INVT will showcase its SC Series Coolant Distribution Unit (CDU).
 

Designed for liquid-to-liquid cooling architectures, the CDU supports high-performance computing environments and high-density racks, enabling more efficient heat dissipation compared to traditional air cooling approaches. This aligns with the industry’s transition toward hybrid and liquid cooling strategies to support AI infrastructure. 

Modular Data Centres for Scalable Deployment 

Beyond individual components, INVT will also highlight its modular data centre solutions, designed for rapid deployment and flexible expansion. 

These solutions are suitable for a broad range of sectors, including telecommunications, financial services, healthcare and education. 

By integrating power, cooling, and IT infrastructure into standardized modules, INVT supports faster time-to-market while ensuring consistent performance and reliability. 

Meet INVT at DCW Frankfurt 

Visitors to Data Centre World Frankfurt 2026 are invited to explore INVT’s latest innovations and discuss how these solutions can support next-generation data centre strategies. To request a ticket or arrange a meeting, contact upssales@invt.com.cn. 

About INVTINVT is a leading expert in data center infrastructure in China and globally, specializing in integrated power, cooling, modular data centers, and intelligent monitoring solutions for mission-critical environments. Ranked among the top two brands in the modular UPS market and among the top five domestic brands in row cooling, INVT boasts extensive deployment experience across various industries and data center applications. 

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JAKARTA, Indonesia, April 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — PT Vale Indonesia Tbk (“PT Vale” or the “Company”) has secured a US$750 million Sustainability-Linked Loan (SLL) facility, including a US$250 million greenshoe option, marking its debut in the syndicated loan market and reinforcing its sustainable finance strategy. Supported by 14 international banks and 1.7 times oversubscribed, the facility reflects strong lender confidence in PT Vale’s credit profile, strategic project pipeline, and ESG-linked growth trajectory. 

Structured under PT Vale’s Sustainability-Linked Financing Framework, the facility is linked to two performance metrics: reducing carbon emissions intensity and increasing renewable energy consumption. Both KPIs received a “strong” rating from an independent Second Party Opinion provider, aligned with the Paris Agreement’s 1.5°C pathway and Indonesia’s Nationally Determined Contributions. 

As demand for responsibly produced nickel grows, driven by electrification, energy storage, and global decarbonisation, PT Vale is positioned as a relatively low-carbon producer supported by hydropower-based operations. 

President Director and Chief Executive Officer of PT Vale, Bernardus Irmanto, stated: “This facility marks an important step in our journey to align our financing strategy with our decarbonisation agenda and long-term growth ambitions. We remain committed to delivering high-quality nickel with a lower carbon footprint, while supporting Indonesia’s downstreaming agenda and contributing meaningfully to the global energy transition.” 

Harapman Kasan, Wholesale Banking Director, UOB Indonesia, stated: “As Southeast Asia’s nickel sector continues to evolve, the role of well-structured transition financing becomes increasingly critical. This transaction reflects our commitment to aligning financing structures with measurable sustainability objectives, while supporting Indonesia’s broader industrial and energy transition priorities.” 

Mike Zhang, Global Head of Metals & Mining, Institutional Banking at DBS Bank, added that the metals and mining sector plays a pivotal role in enabling the energy transition and must demonstrate credible, measurable progress in sustainability. 

Ken Matsuo, President Director of PT Bank Mizuho Indonesia, commented: “The energy sector is a cornerstone of Indonesia’s economy, and we are pleased to support PT Vale’s inaugural syndicated loan. Despite market volatility, the strong participation and oversubscription underscore confidence in PT Vale’s business model. We see ESG integration in financing structures such as this as a critical enabler of a sustainable energy transition.” 

PT Vale will also allocate financial benefits from sustainability-linked margin adjustments to community development programmes, extending ESG impact beyond operations. 

Media Contact: Vanda Kusumaningrum Head of Corporate CommunicationsPT Vale Indonesia Tbk.Vanda.Kusumaningrum@vale.com
 

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GUANGYUAN, China, April 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — SINEXCEL(300693.SZ) has completed the grid connection of a 107.12MW/428.48MWh battery energy storage system in Guangyuan, Sichuan Province, making it an iconic C&I BESS project in China. Developed for aluminium producer Zhongfu Industrial, the system is engineered to significantly reduce electricity costs through peak shaving for industrial-scale energy storage in the electrolytic aluminium sector. 

Overcoming Industrial Energy Challenges 

Primary aluminium smelting is highly energy-intensive, consuming 13-15 MWh per tonne produced, with power accounting for up to 40% of total costs. Furthermore, sudden power outages can trigger catastrophic multi-million-yuan losses due to electrolyte freezing, demanding exceptionally reliable PCS. 

This BESS tackles these challenges head-on. By storing low-cost electricity during off-peak hours and discharging it during peak tariff periods, the system saves Zhongfu Industrial an estimated 140 yuan per tonne of aluminium. This translates to annual savings exceeding 60 million yuan while cutting CO₂ emissions by roughly 52,000 tonnes per year. 

Proven PCS Technology for Extreme Environments 

At the heart of the project are 104 SINEXCEL 1725kW PCS units, paired with 5MWh battery containers in an efficient DC-coupled architecture. Operating derated to maximize longevity, the PCS is engineered for demanding industrial conditions: 

Rapid Response: Millisecond-level reactions ensure seamless backup power during grid anomalies, preventing costly production halts. 

High Efficiency: Peaking at 98.5% efficiency, the system delivers substantial long-term energy savings. 

Robust Stability: An IP54 protection rating shields the equipment from high-dust smelting environments, preventing accelerated aging typically seen in conventional systems. 

The 1725kW PCS is fully certified to CE, VDE 4110/4120, and EN 50549 for European markets, with additional grid-compliance certifications in the United States, Australia, Japan, and Thailand. Cumulative shipments surpassing 1GW worldwide. 

A Benchmark for Green Industrial Transformation 

From powering Latvia’s largest wind-storage integration to enabling this C&I installation, the 1725kW PCS has proven its adaptability. With a footprint spanning more than 60 countries and a cumulative installed capacity exceeding 17 GW/50 GWh, SINEXCEL continues to deliver bankable, high-performance hardware for utility- and industrial-scale projects globally. 

About SINEXCEL 

Founded in 2007, SINEXCEL is a pioneer in energy storage, EV charging, and power quality solutions. With 17 GW of installed storage, 200,000 EV DC chargers, and nearly 20 million amperes of Active Harmonic Filter deployed, SINEXCEL partners with industry leaders to empower energy freedom. 

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