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 The Trilogy Swept the Medal Stand, Capturing the #1, #2, and #3 Best Seller Spots in Both the Energy & Green Business CategoriesGRAND RAPIDS, Mich.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--#energy--Energy thought leader Todd Thomas has officially released Unleashing an Infinite Future: Innovation, Energy, and the Limitless Potential of the Human Mind, the third and final volume of his acclaimed Unleashing Abundant Energy trilogy. Within days of publication, the book soared to #1 on Amazon—joining its predecessors as the top three best sellers in the Energy and in the Green Business categories. Together, the trilogy has become a definitive guide for navigating and leading through one of the most urgent transitions of our time. Lauded as “a bold manifesto” and “a movement,” Unleashing an Infinite Future tackles the global energy crisis, breakthrough innovations like nuclear fusion, AI-optimized biomass, and biocomputing, and asks a vital question: How do we meet the world’s exploding energy needs without burning the planet to the ground? “This isn’t just a book—it’s a movement. And once again, Todd Thomas proves he’s not just writing about the future… he’s helping shape it.” — TC Bradley, Nationally Syndicated TV Host & Publisher “It’s a timely and essential roadmap for what comes next.” — Brian Hartmann, President of NorthStar Clean Energy The final volume in the series shifts the conversation from technology alone to the limitless power of the human mind, arguing that innovation is not just a tool—it’s our greatest natural resource. With chapters on brain-computer interfaces, AR/VR in medicine, thought-controlled robotics, and AI-enhanced energy systems, Thomas doesn’t just catalog trends—he points to actionable solutions for building a resilient and abundant future. The trilogy includes: Volume 1: Unleashing Abundant EnergyA sweeping look at how AI, innovation, and bold entrepreneurs are reshaping global power systems. Volume 2: Unleashing an Abundant Energy RevolutionA blueprint for aligning investment and innovation with scalable climate solutions. Volume 3: Unleashing an Infinite FutureA manifesto for the next frontier—where human ingenuity meets deep tech to solve our greatest challenges. What Others Are Saying: “A must-read for anyone invested in shaping a bold and abundant future.” — Lesa Mitchell, GM, Alloy Partners “An essential read for anyone reimagining how we create the spaces we live, work, and thrive in.” — Alexey Dubov, CIO, Mighty Buildings With energy demand projected to double by 2050, Unleashing an Infinite Future arrives as both a warning and a blueprint. From fusion energy and hydrogen from waste to neural computing and circular economies, Thomas provides a sweeping yet practical vision for what’s possible—if we choose to act boldly. Explore the full trilogy on Amazon: Unleashing an Infinite Future – Amazon #1 Best Seller About the Author Todd Thomas is a recognized voice in AI, innovation and entrepreneurship, and is the best-selling author of the Unleashing Abundant Energy trilogy. Todd has built his career harnessing emerging technologies to drive efficiencies and create new commercialization opportunities. Todd has an Economics degree from Claremont McKenna College, has studied Strategy Execution at the Harvard Business School, has a Masters in Education from the Claremont Graduate School, and has an MBA and a Masters in Economics from the WP Carey School of Business, ASU. Todd is the Founder & CEO of Woodchuck, a climate impact startup dedicated to transforming waste into valuable resources, reducing costs, reducing landfill usage, and unleashing an abundant energy future. Contacts Angela Simoes PR & Communications Manager angela@redroofindustries.com415-302-2934

PARIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--In today’s world, where security and sovereignty are more important than ever before, Orange Business has obtained the security visa from the French Cybersecurity Agency (ANSSI) for the SecNumCloud qualification of its Cloud Avenue SecNum platform. This highest level of recognition in Europe certifies that our dedicated and private Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS) environments meet the strictest security and transparency standards. With this achievement, our customers can confidently deploy their critical services on a powerful, secure, and trusted cloud platform. Cloud Avenue SecNum: a trusted, sovereign platform At the heart of Orange Business’ strategy is a reliable cloud platform that complies with security and regulatory requirements across Europe. Hosted in our sustainable data center in Grenoble, France, and managed by our dedicated French teams, Cloud Avenue SecNum ensures data sovereignty. Designed with a modular architecture and an “as-a-service” approach, the platform empowers users to increase their autonomy and technological control. It comes with built-in security features, such as encryption, key management, network isolation, and access control, while also providing comprehensive traceability of actions and ensuring physical, environmental, and operational security. Aligned with the French state “cloud doctrine”, the platform helps our customers meet the strictest French and European standards. Cloud Avenue: a range of cloud solutions for diverse organizational needs. This solution is part of our comprehensive Cloud Avenue portfolio, developed and managed by Orange Business. It offers complete flexibility through modular technology. Our solutions are designed to meet the needs of all organizations, especially those in sensitive sectors like industry, banking, healthcare, defense, and public services. With infrastructure across Europe (France, Germany, Norway and Sweden), Cloud Avenue ensures full data control and strict compliance with regulations. According to Frederic Beon, Director of Information Systems and Digital Organization for the Gers Department, a region in Southwest France, "The platform provides us with the necessary security and compliance to meet regulations such as the French state “Cloud Doctrine”, while also enabling us to gain autonomy with our testing and development. Additionally, Cloud Avenue SecNum allows us to significantly reduce time spent certifying our user online services in accordance with the General Security Referential (RGS), thereby optimizing our operational efficiency." “At Orange Business, our mission is to deliver unwavering trust and control over cloud infrastructures for our customers. SecNumCloud qualification demonstrates our commitment to sovereignty and confirms that our Cloud Avenue SecNum solution adheres to the strictest security and compliance standards. This validation reinforces our dedication toward our customers who are facing the complexities of an ever-changing digital landscape,” says Aliette Mousnier-Lompré, CEO of Orange Business. SecNumCloud: An essential qualification to enhance security and trust The SecNumCloud qualification, granted by ANSSI, confirms that infrastructure meets Europe’s highest security standards. This ensures strong protection for sensitive data, such as intellectual property or artificial intelligence information. Going through this rigorous process helps reduce legal and technical risks and gives users greater confidence in cloud solutions. In addition, ANSSI security visas, awarded after detailed evaluations by authorized labs, verify that these solutions are reliable and compliant. These assessments include penetration tests and thorough analyses to identify security measures that are truly trustworthy. This security visa serves as a badge of credibility for organizations that adopt these qualified solutions. About Orange Business Orange Business, the enterprise division of the Orange Group, is a leading network and digital integrator, supporting customers to create positive impact and digital business. The combined strength of its next-generation connectivity, cloud, and cybersecurity expertise, platforms, and partners provides the foundation for enterprises around the world. With 30,000 employees across 65 countries, Orange Business enables its customers’ transformations by orchestrating end-to-end secured digital infrastructure and focusing on the employee, customer, and operational experience. More than 30,000 B-to-B customers put their trust in Orange Business globally. Orange is one of the world’s leading telecommunications operators with revenues of 40.3 billion euros in 2024 and 291 million customers worldwide at 31 December 2024. In February 2023, the Group presented its strategic plan "Lead the Future", built on a new business model and guided by responsibility and efficiency. "Lead the Future" capitalizes on network excellence to reinforce Orange's leadership in service quality. Orange is listed on the Euronext Paris (ORA). For more information: www.orange-business.com or follow us on LinkedIn and on X: @orangebusiness Orange and any other Orange product or service names included in this material are trademarks of Orange or Orange Brand Services Limited. Contacts PresseEmmanuelle Nahmany: emmanuelle.nahmany@orange.comSeverine Belhomme-Moisand: severine.belhommemoisand@orange.com

Show Reconvenes at Paris Expo Porte de Versailles with Global Representation of Industry Leaders and Telco ExpertsPARIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Network X 2025 - the only event that brings the fixed and mobile markets together - returns to Paris Expo Porte de Versailles October 14 - 16. Built for telecom's top players, this annual show drives business model innovation and monetisation of next-generation fixed, mobile, satellite and transport networks through AI and cloud. New to Network X in 2025 are specialty events designed to deliver expert insights on trending topics including Data Center World and two Expo Stages for Fixed-Line and Mobile. More than 5,500 telco network infrastructure professionals will gather alongside 1,500 telcos to learn from six program tracks highlighting the latest advancements in Fibre, Wi-Fi Networks and Services, IP and Optical Transport, Mobile Networks, Mobile Services, and Data Centres. “Network X is more than a conference—it’s where the global telecoms ecosystem comes to shape the future,” said Chris Lycett, Event Director, Network X. “As Europe continues the charge on fibre innovation, AI integration, and open network strategies, Paris provides the perfect stage for meaningful collaboration between telcos, tech suppliers, standards bodies and more. What happens here influences network infrastructure decisions and digital service efforts around the world.” From product demos and VIP roundtables to networking events, keynotes and panel discussions, and focused conference sessions, Network X offers multiple ways for attendees to benchmark, connect, and exchange insights across the telecom ecosystem. The following Headliners keynotes are not to be missed: Services, Chipsets, Routing, LLMs, SLMs, Orchestration and more to deliver a true AI network with Takki Yu (SK Telecom). Meeting the demands of AI with the modern data centre with Marc Ganzi (Digital Bridge). Driving cost-savings, efficiencies and revenue opportunities with AI across fixed-line networks with Marc Einstein (Counterpoint Research), Craig Thomas (Broadband Forum), David Tomalin (CityFibre). Telcos, Data Centres, Hyperscalers and more with Karim Taga (Arthur D Little), Vincent Cuvillier (Cellnex Telecom), Matt Swinden (BT Business). Enhancing the conference experience are the fringe events taking place on each day. From the Network X Awards celebrating excellence across solution and service provider categories to the Network X Party offering a casino-themed evening of fun and networking, and The Green: Networking Lounge for deeper one-on-one conversations and collaborations, attendees are provided a range of formats to connect. Network X is the only global platform uniting fixed, mobile, and cloud infrastructure leaders under one roof, thanks in part to sponsors like Qualcomm, Reply Adeptic, Aprecomm, Ericsson, Huawei, Nokia, ZTE, Ciena, AVM, TP Link, Sagemcom, Heights Telecom, CIG, and Airoha. For further information and to register for the event, visit www.networkxevent.com/. About Network X Network X returns to Paris on October 14-16, 2025, at Paris Expo Porte de Versailles as the only global event that unites the fixed and mobile telecom markets. Bringing together over 5,500 senior network infrastructure and service professionals, including 1,500+ operators from telco operators, Network X serves as a hub for industry leaders, technology vendors, policymakers, analysts, and media. The 2025 event will explore five key themes shaping the future of connectivity: Fibre, Wi-Fi Networks and Services, Optical Transport, Mobile Networks, Mobile Services and Data Centres. With a focus on monetising next-generation fixed, mobile, satellite and transport networks through AI and cloud, Network X provides a comprehensive platform for professionals to learn, engage, and network with experts, technology providers, and peers across the telecommunications landscape. www.networkx.com Contacts Media Contact: Suzanne Matulay, networkx@society32.com

With over 20 years of military leadership and strategic defense expertise, Jan Hesselbarth has served across NATO missions and top-level federal advisory roles. Appointed as the first Vice President of Circus' newly launched Defense Business Unit — spearheading the rollout of autonomous meal supply systems in the defense sector. His arrival marks a major milestone as Circus scales its dual-use AI robotic systems to transform defense operations and safeguard critical infrastructure worldwide. MUNICH--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Circus SE (XETRA: CA1), a global technology leader in AI software and robotics for the food service industry, announces the appointment of Jan Hesselbarth as Vice President Defense Strategy & Operations. Hesselbarth brings over two decades of leadership across military operations and public-sector transformation. As a former airborne officer and senior advisor to federal and international institutions, he has led military and civil programs with teams of up to 1,000 personnel and delivered results across highly dynamic and complex environments. At Circus, Hesselbarth will take full strategic and operational ownership of defense deployment programs, including deployments of the recently introduced CA-M autonomous meal supply system for armed forces and civil protection. His scope spans logistics, deployment, and compliance in security-critical environments. Prior to joining Circus, Hesselbarth advised military commands and national authorities on geostrategy, resilience, and security. Throughout his career, he trained over 5,000 Bundeswehr personnel in mission-specific readiness, supported operational planning for Lithuanian officer training and German command structures, and co-authored a federal study on maritime security for the German Ministry of the Interior. “Jan combines operational command experience with strategic foresight – a rare profile at the intersection of defense, logistics, and innovation,” said Nikolas Bullwinkel, CEO and Founder of Circus. As Circus ramps up its defense unit, Hesselbarth’s appointment reflects the company’s commitment to operational readiness, secure field logistics, and customer-centric deployment – both in Europe and globally. “I’m excited to join Circus at this inflection point,” said Jan Hesselbarth. “Bringing autonomous technology into real-world military and security operations requires more than innovation – it takes field experience, discipline, and trust. I look forward to building systems that deliver.” About Circus SE Circus SE (XETRA: CA1) is a global AI and robotics company developing autonomous systems for food supply in both civilian and defense sectors. Its flagship robot, the patented CA-1, is the world’s first fully autonomous food production robot, now in serial production. Powered by proprietary embodied AI, Circus delivers industrial-scale, high-reliability meal output with minimal human input. Headquartered in Munich, the company is building the global infrastructure for autonomous food supply – on a mission to fuel humanity. Language: English Company: Circus SE Hongkongstrasse 6 20457 Hamburg Germany E-mail: ir@circus-group.com Internet: https://www.circus-group.com/for-investors ISIN: DE000A2YN355 WKN: A2YN35 Listed: Regulated Unofficial Market in Berlin, Dusseldorf, Frankfurt, Munich (m:access), Tradegate Exchange   Contacts Circus SE St.-Martin-Straße 112 81669 Munich press@circus-group.com

SINGAPORE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Cvent, a global industry-leading meetings, events, and hospitality technology provider, successfully hosted the fourth edition of Cvent Accelerate Singapore at the Fairmont on Friday, 12 July 2025. The event attracted over 600 event planners, marketers, and hospitality professionals, setting a new attendance record and highlighting the growing momentum in the MICE industry. Cvent Accelerate 2025 highlighted the strategic shift from treating events as isolated tactics to leveraging them as robust growth drivers. Participants delved into the concept of Event-Led Growth—a go-to-market motion that employs events as a primary channel for customer acquisition and retention. Unlike traditional approaches such as Sales-Led Growth and Product-Led Growth, ELG emphasises the strategic integration of events to foster deep connections and drive tangible business outcomes. Attendees explored Cvent’s innovative AI-powered solution, CventIQ. This solution offers a suite of intelligent features designed to enhance attendee experiences and optimise event management. Participants experienced firsthand the benefits of AI-enabled personal assistants, customised session recommendations, and streamlined networking opportunities. Will Kataria, Country Head and Senior Director, Asia Pacific, Cvent, said: “Events are no longer just about logistics; they are about creating unforgettable experiences that drive growth and foster brand loyalty. Our session at Cvent Accelerate will empower industry leaders with the knowledge and strategies needed to elevate events into a central component of their market approach." Kataria further added, "Events are so powerful; they build brands, provide extrinsic and intrinsic value to those who attend and work on them, and have the potential to be a strong revenue engine when delivered well." At the event, participants explored the dynamic landscape of events and technology for a day. Industry experts shared key trends and strategies, enabling participants to adapt to developments such as shifting booking patterns and swift tech adoption. Discussions focused on the future of events, examining potential impacts on event planning and execution. Attendees acquired practical strategies for crafting engaging and inclusive experiences. Customer engagement and experience have become critical factors in redefining event management. Cvent Accelerate showcased the transformative power of blending events, MarTech, and data to elevate customer engagement. Attendees gained compelling insights and strategies, empowering them to drive innovation and excel in the ever-changing events landscape. Cvent Accelerate Singapore provided a platform for greater collaboration among venues, organisers, and suppliers. Attendees explored topics such as event retention, planning, management, and technology's role in advancing sustainability goals. Innovators shared insights on using attendee foot traffic to generate power and implementing aeroponics to reduce food waste. Additionally, Cvent, with ZEERO EVENTS, continued its commitment to sustainability at Cvent Accelerate by initiating the planting of 412 trees in Mozambique's mangrove reforestation project. This effort, along with investments in UN Renewable Energy Projects, will reduce 67 tons of CO2e. In addition to this, 120 trees were gifted, achieving further reduction of 19,692 kg of CO2e by replacing traditional promotional items with ZEERO EVENTS tree swag for attendees. In its fourth year, Cvent Accelerate continued the important conversations for event and hospitality professionals and provided a platform for greater collaboration between venues, organisers, and suppliers. Notes to Editor: We have three spokespeople from Cvent available for interview – Brian Ludwig, Executive VP, Sales, Commercial, Cvent Graham Pope, Vice President, Sales Suppliers & Venue Solutions, Cvent Will Kataria, Country Head and Senior Director, Asia Pacific, Cvent If you wish to interview any of the above people, please contact our media representative listed below. About Cvent: Cvent is a leading meetings, events, and hospitality technology provider with 5,000+ employees and 24,000+ customers worldwide as of December 31, 2024. Founded in 1999, the company delivers a comprehensive event marketing and management platform and offers a global marketplace where event professionals collaborate with venues to create engaging, impactful experiences. Cvent is headquartered in Tysons, Virginia, just outside of Washington D.C., and has additional offices around the world to support its growing global customer base. The comprehensive Cvent event marketing and management platform offers software solutions to event organizers and marketers for online event registration, venue selection, event marketing and management, virtual and onsite solutions, and attendee engagement. Cvent’s suite of products automates and simplifies the event management lifecycle and maximizes the impact of in-person, virtual, and hybrid events. Hotels and venues use Cvent’s supplier and venue solutions to win more group and corporate travel business through Cvent’s sourcing platforms. Cvent solutions optimize the event management value chain and have enabled clients around the world to manage millions of meetings and events. For more information, please visit Cvent.com. Contacts Cvent Media Contact:Sucharita Das Sucharita.das@cvent.com