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AutoShop Answers and Rilla Launch Groundbreaking AI Initiative — Changing the Automotive Industry Forever

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HOUSTON, April 27, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — AutoShop Answers, a leader in automotive service training and innovation, has officially partnered with Rilla, the premier AI-powered speech analytics company, to launch a groundbreaking initiative that is set to redefine the future of the auto repair industry.

This historic collaboration integrates Rilla’s advanced AI virtual ride-along and conversation analytics technology into the AutoShop Answers coaching platform, delivering a game-changing experience in customer engagement, service advisor training, and operational excellence.

Sebastian Jimenez, CEO of Rilla and NYU Stern graduate, brings a unique background — combining business acumen with a fresh approach to coaching drawn from his early stand-up comedy experience — to revolutionize how businesses train, coach, and grow. Rilla’s AI captures and analyzes real-time customer interactions, delivering actionable coaching insights hands-free.

Todd Hayes, founder of AutoShop Answers and a 30-year veteran of the auto repair industry, emphasized the significance of the launch:

“With Rilla’s AI, we’re not just training — we’re transforming. This technology allows us to coach sales calls, audit scripts, and elevate customer service like never before.”

The partnership officially debuted at AutoShop Answers’ sold-out Key to Key to Callbacks Weekend in Houston, Texas — a record-breaking, standing-room-only event filled with innovation, coaching breakthroughs, and more than 80 bursts of applause from an energized national audience.

The weekend began with a national online Strategy Saturday, hosted live by AutoShop Answers’ Glenn Piccolo. Todd Hayes then took the stage to share defining moments from his career, culminating in the official launch of AutoShop Answers AIX, powered by Rilla. Sebastian Jimenez joined the stage to introduce Rilla’s revolutionary capabilities to the automotive sector — ushering in a new high watermark for AI-powered live coaching and customer journey analysis.

The excitement continued with a special visit from Sunil Patel, CEO of Tekmetric, celebrating Tekmetric’s incredible milestone of reaching 10,000 auto shops nationwide. Congratulations were extended to both Tekmetric and ShopGenie, two of AutoShop Answers’ valued program sponsors.

The event also celebrated individual achievements, with Lynn Massengill receiving special recognition for surpassing both the $300,000 and $400,000 monthly revenue marks through AutoShop Answers coaching — truly a testament to the impact of training, innovation, and commitment.

Today, AutoShop Answers continues its momentum with the unveiling of the SPARR system, an AI-automated presentation platform that further advances their mission to empower service advisors and drive world-class customer service.

Next AutoShop Answers Key to Key to Callbacks Program: May 17–18!

Seats are already filling fast.

Learn more and register at: www.autoshopanswers.com

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Club Offers Released on May 25, 2025

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NEW YORK, May 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Travelzoo® (NASDAQ: TZOO), the club for travel enthusiasts, announces the release of Club Offers for Club Members.

Rigorously vetted and negotiated for us travel enthusiasts in Germany:

199 €—LUXURY HOTEL IN DAVOS 3 days in one of Switzerland’s most fashionable places, the setting of Thomas Mann’s novel The Magic Mountain. The 5-star hotel is located directly on the promenade. Club members save 47–54 percent compared to the hotel website.

AB 379 €—TUSCANY: 6 DAYS WITH WINE TASTING & 3 COOKING COURSES
Apartments of at least 92 square meters, surrounded by cypresses and vineyards. Club members receive daily breakfast plus a 3-course candlelight dinner.

119 €—4*-HOTEL IN PARIS INCL. SEINE CRUISE, REGULAR 472 € A 2-night stay in the Saint-Germain-des-Prés district, once a meeting place for Sartre and Picasso. Just 15 minutes on foot from the Louvre and including breakfast.

99 €—NEW LUXURY HOTEL IN BUDAPEST, -72%
Located in the middle of the UNESCO-protected old town is this 5-star superior hotel. Condé Nast Traveller magazine lists it as one of the best hotels in Budapest. The “bold design” is particularly highlighted.

139 €—3 DAYS BLACK FOREST WITH HALF BOARD
4-star superior hotel with panoramic views of the countryside. Half board with organic products and access to the spa with thermal pool is included. Club members save 39–66 percent compared to the original price.

FROM 599 €—SWITZERLAND TRIP WITH GLACIER EXPRESS & HOTELS 4-day train journey in 1st class from and to Germany. Including 4-star hotels in Zermatt and St. Moritz as well as a ride on the panoramic train Glacier Express.

Some offers have limited inventory and are subject to availability.

Are you a travel enthusiast? Join the club today: https://travelzoo.com

About Travelzoo
We, Travelzoo®, are the club for travel enthusiasts. We reach 30 million travelers. Club Members receive Club Offers personally reviewed by our deal experts around the globe. We have our finger on the pulse of outstanding travel, entertainment, and lifestyle experiences. We work in partnership with thousands of top travel suppliers—our long-standing relationships give us access to irresistible deals.

Travelzoo is a registered trademark of Travelzoo. All other names are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective owners.

Media Contact:

Mara Zatti 
+49 30 3119 7514
mzatti@travelzoo.com

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Huawei ICT Competition 2024-2025 Global Final Concludes: AI Empowers Education Transformation and ICT Talent Development

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SHENZHEN, China, May 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The Closing & Awards Ceremony of the Huawei ICT Competition 2024–2025 Global Final was successfully held today in Shenzhen. In its 9th edition, the event has reached a record-breaking scale this year, attracting over 210,000 students and instructors from more than 2,000 colleges and universities in over 100 countries and regions. Following national and regional competitions, 179 teams from 48 countries and regions made it to the Global Final.

Through intense competition across three major tracks, Practice, Innovation, and Programming, top honors were awarded to 18 outstanding teams from 9 countries: China, Algeria, Brazil, Philippines, Morocco, Nigeria, Serbia, Tanzania, and Singapore.

The Grand Prize winners of the Innovation Competition were teams from the Bulacan State University in the Philippines, Beijing University of Technology in China, Faculty of Technical Sciences Čačak of the University of Kragujevac in Serbia, and the Faculty of Sciences and Techniques of Errachidia – Moulay Ismail University in Morocco.

In the Practice Competition – Network Track, Grand Prizes were awarded to teams from the Shenzhen Institute of Information Technology in China, Instituto Federal do Tocantins in Brazil, Federal University of Technology Minna in Nigeria, and a joint team from Dar es Salaam Institute of Technology, University of Dar es Salaam, and University of Dodoma in Tanzania.

In the Practice Competition – Cloud Track, Grand Prize winners included teams from iACADEMY in the Philippines, University of Batna 2 and the Higher National School of Computer Science Algiers in Algeria, Tianjin University of Technology and Education in China, and Singapore University of Social Sciences.

In the Practice Competition – Computing Track, the Grand Prizes went to teams from Guilin University of Electronic Technology in China, Federal University of Technology Minna in Nigeria, University of Bejaia and Higher National School of Computer Science SBA in Algeria, and Cebu Institute of Technology – University in the Philippines.

The Grand Prize in the Programming Competition was awarded to a team from Shenzhen Polytechnic University in China.

To recognize outstanding contributions beyond technical excellence, the competition also presented special honors. The Women in Tech Award was granted to four all-female teams from Brazil, Saudi Arabia, Germany, and Kenya. The Green Development Award went to a team from Ghana. The Most Valuable Instructor Award recognized 18 distinguished instructors from 10 countries – China, Algeria, Bangladesh, Brazil, Egypt, Indonesia, Iraq, Nigeria, Hungary, and Türkiye – for their contributions to ICT education.

In his opening speech, Ritchie Peng, Director of the ICT Strategy & Business Development Dept at Huawei, mentioned, “To achieve the goal of learning through competition and inspiring innovation through competition, we have continuously evolved the design of competition topics. The Practice Competition aligns with our vision for an Intelligent World 2030 and encourages students to master cloud computing, big data, and AI to drive social progress. The Innovation Competition focuses on green development and digital inclusion, motivating participants to solve real-world challenges in sectors like agriculture, healthcare, and education through ICT.”

As digital transformation is accelerating globally, the demand for skilled professionals in fields such as AI, big data, and cybersecurity continues to grow. However, the shortage of talent in these critical areas is becoming increasingly evident. To help tackle this challenge, the Huawei ICT Competition features multiple tracks — including Practice, Innovation, and Programming — alongside initiatives such as industry-academia collaboration and tailored curriculum development. These efforts aim to equip students with in-demand skills and foster the next-generation tech talent who will stand out in an increasingly intelligent and digital world.

During this year’s competition, Huawei also hosted the AI Accelerating Education Transformation Summit, where experts explored the pivotal role of AI in smart education. In addition, Huawei officially announced the AI Capability of the Huawei ICT Academy Intelligent Platform, making it easier and more efficient for educators and students to use. This marks another step forward in advancing educational digitalization.

For more details about the Huawei ICT Competition, visit us at https://www.huawei.com/minisite/ict-competition-2024-2025-global/en/index.html.

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Deye Redefines Solar Tech at Intersolar 2025

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Deye showcased its next-gen wireless energy management system, off-grid ESS solution, C&I ESS solutions and utility ESS solutions, drawing strong interest from global partners

MUNICH, May 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — At Intersolar Europe, one of the solar industry’s key exhibitions, Deye impressed the crowd with its new-generation Power Conversion System (PCS), smart wireless energy management system, off-grid ESS solutions and C&I ESS solutions. Over three days, the booth drew hundreds of partners and professionals, highlighting how intelligent energy is reshaping the global energy development.

The exhibition featured an indoor hall and an outdoor container zone. Indoors, Deye displayed its HVAC appliances and integrated PV storage solutions for residential, commercial, industrial, and ground power stations. Outdoors, it showcased the Smart Home Micro-Climate Comfort Solution, powered by its household energy storage system and Five Constant System, expanding solar storage application possibilities.

Deye showcased its latest PCS series, featuring <20 ms seamless mode transitions and up to 500 kW independent power paths for uninterrupted on/off-grid and diesel mode operation. Its intelligent EMS enables zero-export control and time-of-use scheduling with color touchscreen and remote cloud management. With up to 98.5% efficiency and 2.5 MW rated power, it suits medium to large-scale commercial and industrial applications.

Another talked-about innovation was Deye’s wireless smart energy management system based on LoRa for smart load control and home automation. Through multi-dimensional logic control such as time, battery SOC and grid state, this system can automatically optimize the power consumption strategy. Moreover, it supports smart home IoT integration, connecting devices like smart EV chargers, wireless CTs, switches, and plugs for remote control via the Deye App.

The newly launched off-grid ESS solution attracted attention for its suitability in remote and microgrid scenarios. Compatible with diesel generators and batteries, it delivers stable power in off-grid or weak-grid environments like deserts. Its IP65 protection level enhances durability and extends operational lifespan, while the integrated LoRa-based smart energy management system further improves performance and monitors in off-grid applications.

In addition, Deye’s C&I ESS series offers a scalable, high-performance solution for diverse business needs. The MS-G215 outdoor system features peak-valley management, anti-back flow protection, intelligent thermal control (<35℃ battery temp), and supports parallel expansion up to 20 units (on/off-grid) or 5 units (backup). The integrated PV-BESS-EV solution (MS-DCC180-2 + MS-LC430) combines solar, storage and fast charging with key advantages including:

Improving system efficiency by 4% and cutting investment by 15%.Supporting flexible 2-8 hour energy storage.Providing 3+3-layer electrical protection against thermal runaway.Achieving efficiency and safety with 180kW ultra-fast charging and up to 4 dual-gun terminals.

For high-capacity energy storage, the utility C&I PV-BESS solution delivers 430 kWh per unit with excellent scalability and active balancing. It ensures optimal battery efficiency and lifespan while adapting to diverse industry requirements, making it ideal for applications across commercial, industrial, and utility sectors.

Beyond the product display, the exhibition marked a milestone in Deye’s global strategy. Its F120 Series ESS earned CEI 0-21 and 0-16 certifications from Kiwa for Italy’s medium-voltage grids, while TÜV Rheinland granted VDE-AR-N 4110 & 4120 certifications to its flagship ESS and 110 kW three-phase inverter. Attendees also experienced Deye’s latest innovations through an immersive VR showcase, which further reinforced its international tech leadership.

With Intersolar Europe 2025 behind it, Deye now looks to global expansion, focusing on technology refinement and deeper global partnerships. “Our vision is clear,” said Deye’s representative. “To empower communities, businesses, and grids with smart, sustainable energy. Intersolar confirmed we’re on the right path- and the world is ready.”

For more information about Deye, visit https://www.deyeinverter.com/ ; https://deyeess.com/

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