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Parallels Desktop 27 Expands Professional Windows App Support with Faster Graphics and AI Acceleration

AUSTIN, Texas – August 25, 2026 – Parallels, a global leader in cross-platform virtualization solutions, today announced Parallels Desktop 27, expanding the range of professional Windows applications users can run on Apple silicon Macs through a new Metal-based graphics driver with OpenGL 4.3 support. This release also introduces AI acceleration on Apple silicon, helping developers build and test AI workloads locally with faster machine learning performance.

Parallels Desktop is the only third-party virtualization solution currently authorized by Microsoft to run Windows in a virtualized environment on Apple silicon, making it the ideal choice for users looking to combine the flexibility of Windows with the power of Mac.

“As customers continue to push the limits of what they do on Mac, they’re looking for virtualization that keeps pace with increasingly demanding applications and workflows,” said Elena Koryakina, Chief Product and Technology Officer at Parallels. “Parallels Desktop 27 enables customers to run more of the Windows applications they depend on while giving developers faster local AI performance and expanding what’s possible on Apple silicon.”

Run More Professional Windows Applications on Mac

Parallels Desktop 27 introduces a new Metal-based graphics driver that brings hardware-accelerated OpenGL 4.3 support to Windows virtual machines on Apple silicon, a capability that Parallels believes is unique among available Mac virtualization solutions. The new driver meets the minimum OpenGL graphics level requirements for more professional Windows applications, including ArcGIS Pro, ZWCAD, and Blender 4.3, expanding compatibility while improving graphics performance for users in engineering, architecture, GIS, design, and other technical industries.

Highlights include:

• New Metal-based OpenGL 4.3 graphics driver
• Up to 160% faster OpenGL graphics performance on Macs with M3 chips and newer
• Up to 35% faster 3D rendering in ArcGIS Pro, reducing overall workflow time by up to 24%*

Accelerate Local AI Development

As developers increasingly build and test AI workloads locally, Parallels Desktop 27 introduces support for Scalable Matrix Extension (SME) instructions in Linux and Windows virtual machines running on M4 and newer Macs. The result is faster local AI development and machine learning workflows without relying on cloud infrastructure.

New developer capabilities include:

• SME2 instruction support for Linux and Windows VMs on M4 and newer Macs
• Up to 7x faster AI and machine learning matrix operations
• Up to 1.75x faster neural network inference**
• Improved performance for AI tools used in VMs such as Ollama and llama.cpp

Enterprise Deployment and Management

Parallels Desktop for Enterprise provides the deployment, security, and management capabilities IT teams need to manage virtual environments at scale. With Parallels Desktop 27, enterprise customers can use the command-line interface (CLI) to identify whether Parallels Desktop was activated using a license key or single sign-on (SSO). This enables organizations using Jamf to build extension attributes that simplify device management and reporting.

Parallels Desktop has also renewed its SOC 2 compliance, providing continued third-party assurance around the controls and processes that support the security and reliability of Parallels products and services.

Enterprise customers also benefit from Secure Golden Images Provisioning, which supports the secure distribution of approved virtual-machine images through enterprise storage, including Azure Blob Storage and SharePoint, alongside Improved Declarative Deployment for fully provisioned zero-touch Windows virtual machines. Together, these capabilities help organizations enhance their security posture, simplify deployment, and reduce the complexity of managing virtualization-enabled workflows at scale.

Built for DevOps Teams

Parallels Desktop includes capabilities for development teams building and managing CI/CD infrastructure. A new native graphical interface for the Parallels DevOps Service simplifies management of hosts, virtual machines, and automation workflows without relying entirely on command-line tools and RESTful API. Jenkins dynamic provisioning further streamlines build and test automation by enabling dynamic provisioning of Mac-hosted virtual machines for development workflows.

Teledyne FLIR OEM Selected for U.S. Army DUTCH Award to Advance Next-Generation Uncooled Thermal Imaging

Award strengthens trusted domestic thermal imaging industrial base, critical to defense modernization and uncrewed systems priorities
 

Aug 25: Teledyne FLIR OEM, part of Teledyne Technologies Incorporated (NYSE: TDY), announced it was selected to support the U.S. Army’s Delivering Unmatched Thermal Capability Hastened (DUTCH) initiative, led by the Office of the Assistant Secretary of War for Critical Technologies and the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command (DEVCOM) C5ISR Center, to enhance next-generation uncooled thermal infrared (IR) sensing for defense applications.

The DUTCH initiative is focused on strengthening U.S. thermal sensor capabilities. The program will focus on improving uncooled thermal sensor performance while reducing size, weight, power, and cost (SWaP-C). The initiative also emphasizes scaling these technologies for high-volume production to enable future defense programs. Uncooled thermal sensors are essential technologies for a variety of defense applications, including uncrewed aerial systems, loitering munitions, thermal binoculars, and weapons sights.

Under the award, Teledyne FLIR OEM will further the development of uncooled thermal imaging technologies and apply its system integration expertise to help drive development and demonstration efforts aligned with U.S. Army modernization priorities. The work builds on the company’s continued investment in advanced small-pixel pitch uncooled thermal architectures and recent product innovations that scale integration across defense and uncrewed missions.

“Teledyne FLIR OEM is proud to contribute to the U.S. Army’s efforts to accelerate next-generation uncooled thermal performance while strengthening a secure, resilient domestic industrial base,” said Paul Clayton, president of Teledyne FLIR OEM. “Our ability to deliver state-of-the-art, NDAA-compliant thermal imaging solutions on time and at scale helps reduce program risk and ensure reliable long-term access for critical defense programs, like Drone Dominance.”

The DUTCH initiative aligns with Department of War priorities to strengthen secure microelectronics supply chains and restore domestic manufacturing capacity for mission-critical technologies. Teledyne FLIR OEM’s role builds on its experience as a U.S.-based non-traditional defense contractor providing high-volume manufacturing and system-level integration for uncooled thermal imaging systems, helping expand a scalable, low-risk domestic supply base for infrared components.

“A trusted, scalable, and resilient domestic supply of high-performance thermal imaging camera modules is vital to U.S. national security,” said George Bobb, President and Chief Executive Officer of Teledyne Technologies. “Across Teledyne, we are committed to moving quickly to develop and deliver the critical defense technologies needed by our war fighters.”

Nayax Launches EV Charging Payments in Brazil with a Certified Terminal for Paying at the Charger

VPOS Media 4 Mini accepts cards and digital wallets directly at the charging point, giving drivers a faster, broader range of ways to pay

CURITIBA, Brazil, Aug 25: Nayax Ltd. (NASDAQ: NYAX, TASE: NYAX), a global commerce enablement, payments, and loyalty platform, today launched its electric mobility business in Brazil. At the center of the launch is VPOS Media 4 Mini, a payment terminal certified and validated to process local payments at charging stations. Drivers pay at the charger itself, with a broader range of payment options available.

Payment flexibility is one of the practical factors that shapes the charging experience. Giving drivers the option to pay directly at the charger, alongside app-based payment, makes the experience closer to a fuel pump, where paying takes seconds and drivers can choose what works best for them, cutting friction at the charger.

That friction is costly in a market where each charger already serves many drivers. Brazil’s public and semi-public network reached 25,429 charging points at the end of May 2026, a rise of 20.7 percent in three months, according to the Brazilian Electric Vehicle Association. The country’s plug-in fleet stands at 505,806 vehicles, close to 20 for every charging point.

VPOS Media 4 Mini pre-authorizes the payment when the charging session begins and captures the final amount automatically once charging is complete. The driver taps once at the start and is charged the correct amount at the end, with nothing further to do.

The terminal is certified by ABECS, which governs payment security in Brazil, and by Anatel, which covers connected devices. It is built for unattended outdoor sites, with reinforced protection against dust, water and mechanical impact.

The solution is built for charge point operators, charger manufacturers and management-system providers. Operators can keep the systems they already run, with no migration required. Charger manufacturers can integrate through a proprietary protocol embedded directly in their equipment, gaining the ability to expand into new markets with Nayax’s support as they grow internationally.

“Electric mobility can only scale if the charging experience is simple and accessible. Payments should no longer be an obstacle. They should enable a seamless charging journey. Our goal is to connect charge point operators, manufacturers, and management platforms through an open ecosystem that delivers a frictionless experience for drivers while improving operational efficiency for infrastructure operators,” said Eduardo Muniz, CEO of Nayax Brazil.

Nayax supports tens of thousands of EV charging points worldwide. In Brazil the company operates as Nayax Brazil, following its 2024 acquisition of VMtecnologia, whose network covers more than 6,300 retailers across all 27 states.

The solution is available across Brazil.

Stratipath and Aiforia partner to expand access to AI-driven precision diagnostics in oncology

Stockholm, Sweden — [25-08-25] — Stratipath, a leader in AI-based precision diagnostics for breast cancer, and Aiforia, a pioneer in AI-driven diagnostics in pathology, today announced a strategic partnership. This collaboration aims to provide pathologists and oncologists with broader access to validated AI-powered diagnostic and prognostic tools and sets the stage for a long-term commercial relationship between the two companies.

As part of the partnership, Stratipath and Aiforia will integrate Stratipath Breast solution into the Aiforia Clinical Platform, enabling laboratories to access both companies’ breast cancer AI applications through a single, streamlined workflow. Alongside the integration, the companies will pursue joint go-to-market initiatives to raise awareness and drive adoption of AI-based precision diagnostics among cancer care centers in Europe/worldwide.

“Behind every tissue sample is a person waiting to find out how aggressive their cancer is. Together with Aiforia, we bring risk profiling to more hospitals, delivering results in minutes rather than weeks. Precision diagnostics should be standard of care, not a privilege, and this partnership takes us a step closer,” said Fredrik Wetterhall, CEO and Co-founder of Stratipath.

“Stratipath Breast is an ideal addition to Aiforia’s Breast Cancer Suite, the most comprehensive diagnostic AI-solution in the industry for breast cancer diagnostics. Combining our solutions gives pathologists and oncologists faster access to validated, high-impact AI tools within a workflow they already trust. We look forward to our collaboration with Stratipath,” said Jukka Tapaninen, CEO of Aiforia.

Stratipath Breast is the first AI-based prognostic risk profiling tool, regulatory aligned for clinical use in the EU and the UK. The solution analyses cancer tissue, enabling the identification of patients with either an increased, or low, risk of disease progression. It is already in clinical use and validated in large-scale studies, ensuring robust and reliable performance. AI-based risk stratification enables faster turnaround times for results, provides new information at the point of diagnosis, and can reduce the need for expensive gene expression testing, allowing for wider use and benefit to more patients.

Aiforia® Breast Cancer Suite offers a fully digital cockpit for breast cancer diagnostics, supporting the entire diagnostic workflow through improved diagnostic reliability and workflow efficiency. It consists of multiple AI solutions with an optimized interactive user interface that supports pathologists in the histological grading of breast cancer (consistent with the Nottingham Grading System) and in the assessment of the breast cancer IHC biomarkers ER, PR, Ki67, and HER2. Aiforia Breast Cancer Suite is CE-IVD marked for diagnostic use in Europe and EEA countries.

Teledyne FLIR to Show the New Si2a-PD Continuous Partial Discharge Monitor at Electric & Power Indonesia 2026

A fixed-mount acoustic imaging camera built to watch energized electrical assets around the clock.

Aug 24: Teledyne FLIR will bring the new FLIR Si2a-PD to Electric & Power Indonesia 2026 — a fixed-mount acoustic imaging camera built to watch energized electrical assets around the clock. It joins the portable Si2-Series, iXX-Series, Exx-Series and T-Series cameras at Booth #2501 in Hall A, September 2–5 at the Jakarta International Expo.

Partial discharge is intermittent. A quarterly inspection catches it only if the discharge happens to be active when the inspector walks past. Closing that gap is what the Si2a-PD is for.

Si2a-PD: An Always-On Electrical Guardian
The Si2a-PD detects, locates, classifies and assesses partial discharge, corona and arcing from 0.3 m (1.0 ft) up to 200 m (656 ft). An array of 124 low-noise MEMS microphones covers a 2 kHz to 130 kHz bandwidth and overlays the acoustic image on a 12 MP color camera view with a 75° field of view.

AI-based severity assessment ranks what the camera finds and recommends an action, so the output is a maintenance decision rather than a waveform for someone to interpret. The unit is IP66-rated with VESA mounting for switchgear rooms, GIS and outdoor substations, and it feeds FLIR Assetlink™ for event tracking and integration into existing digital maintenance workflows.

“Partial discharge is often intermittent and can therefore be difficult to capture during routine inspections,” said Darrell Taylor, Business Director for Acoustics at Teledyne FLIR. “With the Si2a-PD, customers gain continuous visibility into their assets, enabling earlier detection, improved reliability, and more informed maintenance decisions.”

Si2-Series: The Portable Counterpart
Where the Si2a-PD stays mounted, the Si2-Series goes to the asset. The Si2-PD locates partial discharge in high-voltage equipment. The Si2-LD finds pressurized leaks and mechanical faults. The Si2-Pro does both and quantifies gas leaks, including hydrogen, CO₂, methane, helium, argon and ammonia. All three use the same 124-microphone array and the same 200 m reach in a one-handed camera that takes minimal training, and the Si2x models carry that capability into ATEX and HazLoc classified areas.

iXX-Series, Exx-Series and T-Series: Thermal on the Same Stand
Thermal imaging remains the fastest way to find a loose connection or an overloaded conductor before it fails. The iXX-Series — the i34 at 240 × 320 and the i64 at 480 × 640 — runs guided workflows on the camera itself and uploads results automatically to FLIR Assetlink™ for route planning or FLIR Ignite™ for trend tracking and work order generation through a connected CMMS.

The Exx-Series runs from the E54 up to the E96, which images at 640 × 480 and measures to 1500°C (2732°F), with laser-assisted autofocus on the E76, E86 and E96. The T-Series adds a 180° rotating lens platform for overhead and floor-level targets and an optional 6° telephoto lens for reading terminations from outside the fence line.

Visit Us at Electric & Power Indonesia 2026
Teledyne FLIR is at Booth #2501, Hall A, Jakarta International Expo, September 2–5, 2026. To book time with the team or to learn more about the products on display, visit www.flir.com.

Bosgame Enters India with Kaynes Technology; Companies Sign Strategic MoU to Strengthen Computing Presence in India

Collaboration brings together BOSGAME’s intelligent computing portfolio with Kaynes Technology’s engineering, manufacturing and market execution capabilities.
 

Mr. Jaydeep Jadav, Head – Brand Business, Kaynes Technology India Limited, said:

“India is entering an exciting phase in electronics where global product innovation is increasingly being complemented by strong local engineering, manufacturing and customer support capabilities.
Our collaboration with BOSGAME is aligned with this transition. We look forward to combining BOSGAME’s product strengths with Kaynes Technology’s capabilities to build a scalable and sustainable presence for the brand in India.”

Ms. Lucky Wang, Vice President, Six United, BOSGAME, said:
“India is an important technology market with significant long-term potential. We are pleased to collaborate with Kaynes Technology, whose engineering, manufacturing and execution capabilities provide a strong foundation for our India journey. Together, we look forward to bringing innovative computing solutions closer to Indian customers and building a meaningful presence in the market.”

Metaspectral Partners with Planet to Deliver Trusted Spectral Intelligence from Tanager Hyperspectral Data

Vancouver, B.C. — August 22, 2026 — Metaspectral announced its partnership with Planet Labs PBC, a leading provider of daily data and insights about change on Earth, to deliver trusted, evidence-based spectral intelligence from Planet Tanager™ hyperspectral data through Metaspectral Clarity.

Planetary Intelligence derived from Planet data is emerging as a new model for understanding the physical world: continuous sensing, real-world data, AI-assisted analysis, and decision support that help organizations respond to what is happening on Earth. The Planet Tanager mission provides rich hyperspectral observations from orbit. Metaspectral Clarity provides the intelligence and infrastructure to convert imagery into science-based spectral evidence for monitoring, change detection, and high-consequence decisions across agriculture, forestry, and environmental monitoring. 

Clarity is a hyperspectral analysis platform built to turn Tanager data into science-grade intelligence with an agentic AI orchestrator that guides analysis from data to decision-ready output. Metaspectral’s patented subpixel deep learning for spectral unmixing strengthens the platform’s ability to extract precise signals from complex hyperspectral scenes.

“Tanager gives organizations access to a new level of spectral information from orbit,” said Francis Doumet, CEO of Metaspectral. “Clarity turns that information into intelligence they can trust. Our partnership with Planet is focused on deriving intelligence from hyperspectral analysis-ready data and transforming it into science-based evidence for high-confidence, high-consequence decisions.”

Planetary Intelligence is more than seeing the Earth more frequently. It also depends on the ability to interpret sensor data, compare it with the scientific context, and provide decision-makers with outputs that are reviewable, explainable, and grounded in observable evidence. In that workflow, Tanager provides the hyperspectral observation layer, while Clarity provides the decision-intelligence layer that helps users understand what the data may mean.

Tanager hyperspectral data reveal material and biochemical differences that multispectral imagery cannot resolve with the same precision. Tanager’s broad wavelength coverage provides additional intelligence beyond legacy multispectral imagery, particularly in monitoring contexts where subtle changes in material-level evidence matter.

By combining spectral analysis, explainable AI, and decision-ready outputs, Clarity reports what the data indicate, surfaces strong evidence, identifies where uncertainty remains, and flags indicators for validation. Clarity preserves the chain from spectral observation to analytical workflow results. Evidence trails are essential for organizations using hyperspectral intelligence to support operational decisions, field inspections, sampling programs, and recurring monitoring workflows.

“Tanager expands the scope of what organizations can monitor from orbit by capturing rich hyperspectral observations across broad wavelength ranges,” said Linds Panther, Director of Strategic Partnerships at Planet. “Metaspectral’s Clarity platform translates those observations into spectral intelligence, supporting applications where monitoring, change detection, and decision confidence are critical.”

This is especially important for organizations evaluating hyperspectral data against familiar multispectral approaches. While multispectral imagery is suitable for routine monitoring tasks, hyperspectral data becomes most valuable when decisions require detailed material-level information.

In agriculture, they surface crop and soil indicators before visible symptoms appear. For example, Clarity improves confidence in surface-area signals before field resources are committed. In environmental monitoring, Clarity identifies material signals to prioritize inspection and monitoring workflows.

Metaspectral provides a sandbox environment to demonstrate how Clarity analyzes Tanager Core Imagery available through the Planet Open Data portal and reports decision-ready intelligence based on spectral evidence. 

New made in India Philips Signage 1000 Series brings straightforward visual quality and energy efficient performance for business

Made in India to bring greater display accessibility for businesses, the Android SoC Philips Signage 1000 Series combines versatile installation with dependable 24/7 operation, advanced connectivity, and professional processing power – for maximum impact without breaking the bank.

New Delhi, Aug 21: PPDS, the exclusive global provider of Philips Professional Displays and complementary solutions, has announced the launch of its new Philips Signage 1000 Series. Made in India, for businesses in India.

Built for versatility in professional environments, the new Series combines smart integration, energy efficient operation, and dependable visual performance for better business outcomes. Driven by the processing power of its professional Android SoC, the Philips Signage 1000 Series enables easy integration of native Android applications, as well as web apps and software, directly on the display, eliminating the need for an external media player.

Developed for dependable, always on communication

Supporting 24/7 operation, the Philips Signage 1000 Series is suited to retail settings, quick service restaurants, and public venues, where content needs to remain clear and available day and night. The stylish, slim bezel design supports portrait or landscape installation, with size options including 32” and 43” in full HD, and 50”, 55”, 75” in 4K, offering flexibility across a wide range of applications.

An integrated HTML5 Chromium based browser and built in multimedia player, as well as Miracast wireless sharing, support straightforward content delivery, also making the display ideal for corporate offices and education settings, while 1.5GB RAM and 8GB ROM provide capacity for everyday signage applications.

For added continuity, FailOver automatically switches to backup content if the primary source becomes unavailable. Users select primary and secondary input connections, helping to keep essential messaging on screen when it matters most.

Introducing the new Series, Yogesh Dutt, Product Manager Professional Displays for PPDS in India, said: “Our displays made in India are a part of the PPDS Local for local strategy, also ideally supporting our Government’s Make in India initiative. This Philips Signage 1000 Series has been developed uniquely by our team here to ensure we bring the features and technologies needed by businesses in our country.

Smarter integrations, simpler to use features, and better connectivity. All wrapped up to bring better outcomes for local businesses. You asked, we are delivering. And you can find all the details on our newly launched ppds.com/en-in website.”

Simple content control, from one display to an entire network

The integrated SmartBrowser allows organisations to connect and control cloud based content on a single display or across a wider network.

The modular design also gives organisations the option to add functionality as requirements evolve. This can include Philips ScreenShare for wireless content sharing and CMND & Play smart CMS for content creation, scheduling, and updates.

Ready for remote device management with Philips Wave

Designed on PPDS’ professional Android SoC, the Philips Signage 1000 Series is Philips Wave ready, enabling remote integrations, monitoring, and control. This evolutionary cloud platform puts display and IT managers fully in control, with simplified installation and setup, upgrading firmware, managing playlists, and setting power schedules. All helping to save time, improve operational efficiency, and reduce energy use and environmental impact.

Key highlights

• Android professional System on Chip for native applications and web software.

• Integrated HTML5 Chromium based browser and multimedia player.

• Portrait or landscape installation with a new ultra narrow front frame.

• FailOver support for automatic backup content.

• Optional Philips ScreenShare and CMND & Play smart CMS functionality.

• Philips Wave ready for remote device management.

The Philips Signage 1000 Series is available in India now through PPDS’ network of distribution and integration partners.

Discover the benefits of the Philips Signage 1000 Series on the brand new for India ppds.com website here, or contact your local PPDS sales manager.

AAEON Leverages Qualcomm Dragonwing QCS6490 for its latest SMARC Module, the uCOM-Q6490

AAEON’s first SMARC module featuring Qualcomm technology, the uCOM-Q6490 is a small and lightweight platform for integration in robotics, healthcare, and automation applications.

(Taipei, Taiwan – August 21, 2026) Industrial IoT solutions provider AAEON (Stock Code: 6579) today announced the release of the uCOM-Q6490, a SMARC module powered by Qualcomm Dragonwing™ QCS6490 processors.

The uCOM-Q6490, which is AAEON’s first product to make use of Qualcomm technology, comes with Qualcomm Dragonwing™ QCS6490 processors, with heterogenous compute featuring an 8-core Qualcomm® Kryo™ 670 CPU built on Arm® v8 Cortex® technology and 12 TOPS of AI performance through platform’s integrated Qualcomm® Hexagon™ 770 NPU.

The module comes with up to 16GB of soldered LPDDR5, with storage options including both 64GB of UFS and SDIO 3.0 for SD card support. For expansion, the uCOM-Q6490 provides a PCIe Gen 3 interface.

Built on the 82mm x 50mm SMARC 2.1 standard, the uCOM-Q6490 is a compact, lightweight, and designed to offer a variety of interfaces in a format that can be easily integrated into host systems. Both digital signage systems and portable healthcare imaging devices have been noted as potential target verticals, given the module’s display port interface, fanless design, and Qualcomm® Adreno™ 643 GPU and VPU, which provides multi-format video encode and video playback support.

AAEON also indicates that the uCOM-Q6490 may have potential in the robotics sphere. Particularly useful I/Os offered by the module include dual Gigabit Ethernet, three I2C, and a total of five USB interfaces. This selection offers support for LiDAR, IMUs, robotic controllers, cameras, and other relevant peripheral devices. Meanwhile, the module’s two SPI interfaces serve to provide the kind of low-latency, deterministic communication needed to support embedded robotics sensors.

While the module lists a default operating temperature of 0°C to 60°C, AAEON notes that it can offer temperature tolerance as broad as -40°C to 85°C upon request.