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AmberSemi Showcases Its Power Products with ST Embedded Solutions

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At APEC 2024 the companies will showcase reference design for brushless motors jointly developed using AmberSemi’s AC Direct DC Enabler Power Conversion Technology and ST’s STM32 MCU devices

LONG BEACH, Calif., Feb. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Amber Semiconductor, Inc. announced a reference design for brushless motor applications using AmberSemi’s breakthrough AC to DC conversion semiconductor system to power ST’s STM32 microcontrollers. This reference design will be demonstrated at the Applied Power Electronics Conference in Long Beach, CA (Feb 25-29, 2024). 

AmberSemi and ST Micro team up to showcase jointly developed reference design for brushless motors at APEC 2024

The reference design takes a direct AC input through AmberSemi’s patented AC Direct DC Enabler™ technology and powers the ST microcontroller, gate drivers and Hall sensors for brushless motor applications. Compared to typical brushless DC motor-control design, AmberSemi’s off-line solution provides up to 5 watts of regulated output, enough to drive today’s requirement of control logic and sensors, with additional headroom for expanded intelligent functionality. The Enabler offers selectable output voltages determined by internal, configurable register settings or with a simple external voltage-divider feedback circuit.  An adjustable current limiting feature on the VDC output offers protection and notification via an interrupt signal. Generation of the DC output is controlled by an internal register selection of regulator switching frequencies.  This allows the designer to easily optimize between efficiency, reduced ripple, interference with sensitive system circuitry, and board space footprint.

In addition to meeting the tasks of a high-performance AC-DC offline converter, the Enabler also provides integrated functionality for supporting the next generation of intelligent applications in IoT/IIoT/AIoT. Through the integrated SPI communication port and coupled with an SPI-equipped MCU, such as one from the STM32 family of microcontrollers, the designer can set alarm bits, protection thresholds, monitor status bits for over-current, over/under voltage, over-temperature and interrupt signals on the Enabler. Achieving real-time reporting and telemetry monitoring of the motor load are key building blocks towards a preventative maintenance plan required in industrial applications.

“The reference design for brushless motors shown at the APEC 2024 conference is set to demonstrate the advantages the Amber and ST technologies are capable of delivering to the AC-powered application landscape, simplifying the power-supply circuitry, reducing the overall BOM and PCB footprint, and improving efficiency,” said Sean Newton, Applications Director, Microcontrollers, Microprocessors, and Wireless Products at STMicroelectronics.

“We are excited to showcase with ST, a global, market-leading semiconductor company,  a reference design around our breakthrough technologies at APEC 2024,” said Thar Casey, CEO at AmberSemi. “The timing of this reference design, as we enter the commercialization phase for our first semiconductor products, could not be more ideal. It is timed with the expansion of our design-in evaluations of our semiconductor engineering samples in 2024 with our electrical product manufacturing partners.”

AmberSemi discovered a way the physics of electricity is managed differently – digitally – in silicon chips. The company’s mission is to transform electrical product power management architecture globally from outdated, 1950’s-era electro-mechanical power technologies, standard today in every electrical product, to smaller, safer, and smarter silicon chips.

Mr. Casey continued, “Our products enable a change in the design possibilities for electrical products by delivering smarter, smaller more dynamic power systems to electrical products not only enabling the possibilities of more streamlined product designs and form factors, but also opening the possibilities to pose a significantly broader set of features within these products.”

About AmberSemi
Amber Semiconductor, Inc is a leading developer of patented, innovative solid-state power management technologies for the digital control of electricity. The company’s disruptive breakthroughs change the electrical landscape forever for industrial, commercial and residential building products, powered appliances, and semiconductor solutions worldwide. With 38 patents secured around the company’s core breakthroughs, its technologies upgrade power management from 1950’s era electro-mechanical standards to safer, more reliable silicon architecture with embedded intelligence. Based in Dublin, California, the company is a voting member of the National Electrical Manufacturers Association, the Global Semiconductor Alliance (The GSA). The company was honored with numerous industry awards, such as Time Magazine’s Best Inventions of 2021, Fast Companies’ Next Big Thing in Tech 2022 and the coveted Edison Gold Award for Innovation in 2023, The GSA’s top four global Startups to Watch 2023, among many others. For more information visit www.ambersi.com.

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OPNsense® Business Edition 25.4: Empowering Enterprises with Secure, Self-Service VPN Access and Cost-Effective Network Management

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Deciso®, creators of the trusted and widely adopted open-source firewall platform OPNsense®, today announces the launch of OPNsense® Business Edition 25.4. The latest release is tailored for enterprise environments seeking enhanced control, seamless remote access, and operational efficiency. Among its highlights is the new browser-based User Portal, alongside significant upgrades carried over from the celebrated 25.1 Community Edition.

MIDDELHARNIS, Netherlands  , April 9, 2025 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Built on a modernized foundation including FreeBSD 14.2 and PHP 8.3, version 25.4 enhances system performance, maintainability, and supportability. Enterprises benefit from enhanced security and scalability, making it an ideal solution for growing, distributed networks.

“With version 25.4, we’re delivering more than features—we’re delivering control and confidence,” said Jos Schellevis, CTO of Deciso. “Whether you’re an MSP, enterprise, or public sector organization, this release gives you the tools to scale securely and efficiently.”

Key Highlights of OPNsense® Business Edition 25.4

• New User Portal

A secure, browser-based self-service interface that allows end users to manage VPN access through OTP tokens and OpenVPN configuration exports.

• ZFS Snapshot Support

Easily create and restore system snapshots through a user-friendly GUI or API.

• MVC Framework Expansion

Additional components now utilize the MVC framework, offering API support for system tunables and High Availability status.

• Redesigned Identity and UI

Fresh branding, an official dark mode, and usability refinements.

• Enhanced Security Zones

Better segmentation and policy control for robust security configurations and compliance-driven environments.

Enterprise Benefits

With Business Edition 25.4, Deciso® provides a platform designed for the operational demands of business and public sector networks. Whether you’re managing a multi-site deployment, supporting a remote workforce, or enforcing strict compliance standards, OPNsense® offers:

• Commercial support options

• Access to premium plugins

• Enterprise-grade resilience and uptime

• Formal compliance (LINCE)

Celebrating a Decade of Open Source Innovation

Marking its 10th anniversary in 2025, OPNsense® has become a leading benchmark in the firewall space with over 300,000 deployments worldwide. The Business Edition continues this legacy with enhancements that align with the modern demands of IT and cybersecurity teams.

Availability

OPNsense® Business Edition 25.4 is available today to all active business customers and partners.

About Deciso®

Deciso® is a pioneer in creating innovative network security solutions. As the brains behind the acclaimed OPNsense firewall platform, Deciso consistently breaks new ground in cybersecurity. Its dedication to excellence and innovation drives the development of state-of-the-art security solutions, empowering businesses globally to safeguard and manage their digital infrastructure effectively. With Deciso, you’re not just choosing a security product; you’re partnering with a leader in protecting digital spaces.

Join us in celebrating 10 years of securing the future.

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Call to enter: Nominations for PolyAI’s 3rd annual CX 100 are open to innovators

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PolyAI award program shines spotlight on standout companies raising the bar for exceptional customer service

NEW YORK and LONDON, April 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — PolyAI, a global leader in voice AI agents for superhuman customer experiences, has announced the launch of its annual CX 100 awards program, now entering its third year. As with the previous two cohorts, the program aims to recognize and celebrate 100 individuals who have made a significant impact in the field of customer experience and/or contact center management.

Nominations are now open for the 3rd annual CX 100 awards, seeking leaders across industries who are dedicated to prioritizing customers and delivering exceptional experiences. This program recognizes CX and contact center changemakers who embody customer-centricity, empowerment, and transformational change. PolyAI champions the power of customer-led initiatives that focus on deeply understanding and surpassing customer expectations, driving both loyalty and sustainable business growth.

Last year’s CX 100 winners set a high standard for industry leadership by being bold and innovative while customer expectations continued to rise. As leaders in customer service, they showed an unwavering commitment to improving customer satisfaction and optimizing contact center operations. Previously recognized thought leaders hailed from companies like Marriott, American Airlines, Hopper, FedEx, Disney, Louis Vuitton and more.

Key details for PolyAI’s CX 100:

Deadline for nominations: April 30th, 2025Cost: Free to enter; multiple nominations welcome.Criteria: Individuals who have showcased exceptional leadership, innovation and a commitment to customer-centric values in the field of customer experience and contact center management.

To determine the CX 100 award winners, PolyAI will assess nominees based on their impact in three key areas: creating exceptional customer journeys, driving a customer-first approach throughout their organizations, and leveraging technology and processes to enable superior service delivery. The leaders who have made the most transformative impact on customer experience and contact center management will be announced to this year’s CX 100 cohort on May 14th, 2025.

For more information about the 2025 CX 100 selection process and to submit nominations, please visit https://poly.ai/polyai-cx-100-awards-2025-nominations/.

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Mynd.ai Announces CEO Transition

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SEATTLE, April 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Mynd.ai, Inc. (“Mynd” or the “Company”) (NYSE American: MYND), a global leader in interactive hardware and software solutions for education and enterprise, today announced that Vin Riera, Chief Executive Officer, will be stepping down from his role as CEO effective April 11, 2025, after eight years of exceptional leadership in the role. He has also resigned as a member of the Company’s Board of Directors. Arthur Giterman, Mynd’s current Chief Financial Officer, has been appointed as the Company’s new Chief Executive Officer and a member of the Board, effective April 11, 2025. Mr. Giterman will continue to serve as Chief Financial Officer and will work with the Board to evaluate a potential successor.

“I am honored to step into the CEO role, and I see significant opportunities to transform our business in ways that serve our customers better and create value for our stakeholders,” said Giterman.

Riera joined the company in 2017. Under his leadership, the Company attained a market-leading position by accelerating digital innovation. “With Vin’s leadership, Mynd has evolved significantly, and we thank him for his contributions,” said Simon Leung, Chairman of the Board of Directors. “Arthur is exceptionally qualified to lead Mynd into its next chapter, bringing a strong blend of financial, operational, and strategic expertise.”

Giterman joined the company in 2023 as the CFO and played a pivotal role in driving the company’s strategic direction and taking the Company public a little over a year ago.

“It has been a privilege to lead Mynd through a period of exciting change, and I am so proud of what the team has achieved together,” said Riera. “I’ve worked closely with Arthur over the past two years, and I’ve witnessed firsthand his deep understanding of what it takes for a global brand to grow and evolve. I’m confident Arthur is the right leader to shepherd Mynd through continued transformation and future success.”

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains “forward-looking statements,” as defined by federal securities laws. Forward-looking statements reflect Mynd’s current expectations and projections about future events at the time and thus involve uncertainty and risk. The words “believe,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “will,” “could,” “would,” “should,” “may,” “plan,” “estimate,” “intend,” “predict,” “potential,” “continue,” “optimistic,” and the negatives of these words and other similar expressions generally identify forward looking statements. Such forward-looking statements are subject to various risks and uncertainties, including those described under the section entitled “Risk Factors” in Mynd’s Annual Report on Form 20-F, filed with the SEC on March 26, 2025, as such factors may be updated from time to time in Mynd’s periodic filings with the SEC, which are accessible on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov or on Mynd’s website at www.mynd.ai. Accordingly, there are or will be important factors that could cause actual outcomes or results to differ materially from those indicated in these statements. These factors should not be construed as exhaustive and should be read in conjunction with the other cautionary statements that are included in this release and in Mynd’s filings with the SEC. While forward-looking statements reflect Mynd’s good faith beliefs, they are not guarantees of future performance. Mynd disclaims any obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statement to reflect changes in underlying assumptions or factors, new information, data or methods, future events or other changes after the date of this press release, except as required by applicable law. You should not place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements, which are based only on information currently available to Mynd (or to third parties making the forward-looking statements).

The Company shall, upon the request of any shareholder or bondholder, furnish a hard copy of Mynd’s complete audited financial statements free of charge.

About Mynd.ai, Inc.

Seattle-based Mynd is a global leader in interactive technology offering best-in-class hardware and software solutions that help organizations create and deliver dynamic content; simplify and streamline teaching, learning, and communication; and facilitate real-time collaboration. Our award-winning interactive displays and software can be found in more than 1 million learning and training spaces across 126 countries. Our global distribution network of more than 4,000 reseller partners and our dedicated sales and support teams around the world enable us to deliver the highest level of service to our customers. Our website is located at www.mynd.ai.

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