Surplus Solutions Expands Global Offerings with Refurbished Analytical and Medical Equipment, Supported by New Brand and Website Launch

Surplus Solutions Refurbished Equipment

Surplus Solutions expands globally with Certified Surplus™ refurbished lab & medical equipment, a new brand, and website.

WOONSOCKET, R.I., Feb. 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Surplus Solutions, a global leader in Equipment Lifecycle Management (ELM) services, specializing in procuring and reselling laboratory, processing, and packaging equipment is proud to announce the expansion of its offerings to include Certified Surplus™ refurbished equipment and a growing portfolio of medical equipment, now available to customers worldwide. This milestone, made possible through the company’s 2024 acquisition of FAMECO, a European leader in laboratory and medical equipment refurbishment, strengthens our ability to deliver high-quality refurbished solutions globally.

To support its expansion, Surplus Solutions has introduced a newly redesigned website at https://ssllc.com, a refreshed brand identity, and a new logo that represents the company’s commitment to innovation and global growth.

Expanding Global Access to Refurbished Lab and Medical Equipment

With the addition of a dedicated refurbishment facility in the U.S., Surplus Solutions is now offering certified refurbished lab and medical equipment to customers across North America and globally. This expansion builds on the expertise of FAMECO, acquired in 2024, and represents a significant milestone in the company’s growth. By leveraging FAMECO’s established processes and extending capabilities to the U.S., Surplus Solutions is now positioned to provide high-quality, cost-effective refurbished equipment with comprehensive quality assurance—bringing greater value and accessibility to customers worldwide.

“Expanding our refurbishment operations to the U.S. is an exciting step that allows us to better serve our customers with cost-effective, environmentally friendly solutions, while minimizing the risks often associated with traditional ‘as is’ secondhand equipment sales,” said Joe Reale, CEO of Surplus Solutions. “This investment strengthens our position as a global leader and lays the foundation for future growth in technical services across lab and medical equipment offerings.”

New Website and Brand to Support Growth

To complement this expansion, Surplus Solutions has launched a newly designed website offering:

  • A streamlined, user-friendly experience for browsing and purchasing equipment.
  • Detailed product information and specifications for informed decision-making.
  • Expanded service offerings, including logistics, appraisals, and asset management solutions.
  • Enhanced support for buyers and sellers, simplifying the equipment lifecycle process.

The refreshed brand and website reinforce Surplus Solutions’ commitment to delivering maximum value and positioning itself as a trusted partner for pre-owned, used and refurbished laboratory and medical equipment worldwide.

Surplus Solutions invites customers to explore the new website and learn more about its expanded capabilities. Visit the new site today at https://ssllc.com.

About Surplus Solutions

Founded in 2006 and headquartered in Woonsocket, RI, Surplus Solutions is a leading provider of Equipment Lifecycle Management (ELM) services, specializing in procuring and reselling laboratory, processing, and packaging equipment for the biotech, pharmaceutical, and life sciences industries. With over 240,000 square feet of warehouse space across the U.S. and Europe, Surplus Solutions offers an extensive inventory of high-quality equipment. In 2024, the company expanded its global presence through the acquisition of FAMECO, an international leader in the sale and refurbishment of laboratory and medical equipment. With its newly established U.S. refurbishment facility and a vast network covering more than 50 countries, Surplus Solutions continues to provide trusted solutions to maximize the value of surplus assets.

For more details, visit https://ssllc.com.

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Media contact:
Amy Crosby
Sr. Director of Marketing
[email protected]

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Duck Creek Technologies Launches End-to-End Payments Marketplace and New Integration with Paymentus

Marketplace Reduces Payment Integration from 18 Months to Two Weeks

BOSTON, Feb. 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Duck Creek Technologies, the global intelligent solutions provider defining the future of property and casualty (P&C) and general insurance, announces the launch of its Payments Marketplace, a comprehensive payments ecosystem purpose-built for the global insurance industry. The Duck Creek Payments Marketplace offers seamless integration with trusted payment providers and delivers end-to-end payment management for carriers. Duck Creek announced a significant partnership with Paymentus, (NYSE: PAY), a leading provider of digital payment solutions to our marketplace for ease of integration. This partnership brings billions in payment volume to the Payments Marketplace. Together, Duck Creek and Paymentus will serve several global Top 10 insurance carriers as well as large regional insurers as customers.

Leveraging the Duck Creek Payments Orchestrator, the Payments Marketplace accelerates payment integration timelines to as little as one to two weeks—a significant improvement over the nine to 18 months typically required for direct integrations. Notably, the integration process leverages Duck Creek Payments Orchestrator, offering carriers rapid connectivity without requiring years of orchestration readiness. Duck Creek Payments Orchestrator connects insurers to global payment technologies and providers, supporting both collections and payouts, regardless of existing IT infrastructure.

“Duck Creek continues to innovate with the launch of our Payments Marketplace, which represents a major leap forward in insurance technology and delivers security-focused, seamless payment processing for carriers and their customers,” said Allan Lacoste, Chief Payments Officer at Duck Creek Technologies. “Through strategic partnerships with industry leaders like Paymentus, we’re building a robust ecosystem that empowers carriers with both payment flexibility and reliability.”

Carriers benefit from continuous updates, robust redundancy, and enhanced customer experiences. Payments Marketplace prioritizes best practices, certifications, and a thorough vetting process for all partners. This includes adherence to rigorous security standards and seamless compatibility with Duck Creek’s SaaS core systems.

“Through our partnership with Duck Creek, we can deliver our best-in-class electronic billing and payment solutions to a larger, more global customer base,” said Jerry Portocalis, Chief Commercial Officer of Paymentus Holdings, Inc. “Together, we’ll realize our common goal to simplify payments for carriers and help them deliver the best customer experiences for their customers.”

About Duck Creek Technologies
Duck Creek Technologies is the global intelligent solutions provider defining the future of the property and casualty (P&C) and general insurance industry. We are the platform upon which modern insurance systems are built, enabling the industry to capitalize on the power of the cloud to run agile, intelligent, and evergreen operations. Authenticity, purpose, and transparency are core to Duck Creek, and we believe insurance should be there for individuals and businesses when, where, and how they need it most. Our market-leading solutions are available on a standalone basis or as a full suite, and all are available via Duck Creek OnDemand. Visit www.duckcreek.com to learn more. Follow Duck Creek on our social channels for the latest information – LinkedIn and X.

Media Contacts:
Marianne Dempsey/Tara Stred
[email protected]

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Lantronix to Debut New LM4 AI-Powered Out-of-Band Management Platform at Cisco Live

LM4 Platform Brings Affordable Management Automation to IDFs and Small Sites

LM4 Out-of-Band Management Platform

The industry’s first console server designed for Intermediate Distribution Frames (IDF’s)

IRVINE, Calif., Feb. 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Lantronix Inc. (NASDAQ: LTRX), a global leader of compute and connectivity for IoT solutions enabling AI Edge intelligence, will debut its new LM4 AI-powered Out-of-Band Management (OOBM) platform at Stand A10 during Cisco Live, February 10–14, 2025, at Amsterdam RAI. Lantronix’s LM4 is the industry’s first console server specifically designed, sized and priced for Intermediate Distribution Frames (IDFs) and compact environments such as ATMs, kiosks, and network aggregation points. Engineered for healthcare, finance, utilities, telecommunications, government, retail and manufacturing, the LM4 delivers enterprise-grade automation, compliance and cybersecurity capabilities, leveraging technology proven in military and financial networks.

“We’re excited to introduce the LM4 Out-of-Band Management platform, which enables our customers to leverage rules-based AI for secure, reliable and automated network infrastructure recovery and mitigation,” said Mathi Gurusamy, chief strategy officer at Lantronix. “At Lantronix, we are committed to enabling network management automation with innovative solutions that enable our customers to be more efficient, secure and bottom-line focused.”

Serial console servers represented a $320 million worldwide market in 2024 and are growing at a steady 7 percent rate to a projected $391 million in 2026, according to the Dell’Oro Group.

Out-of-Band Management Everywhere

An advanced out-of-band management platform, the small yet powerful LM4 provides access, continuous monitoring and automated remediation of issues as well as control of network infrastructure devices. Operational whether the network is up or down, the expert system uses rules-based AI to recover and mitigate network infrastructure automatically, including reliable and secure access to remote gear during an outage. With up to four ports of serial console connections for directly managing gear plus support for up to 48 virtual ports, the LM4’s compact size and affordable price enables network managers to utilize out-of-band everywhere, including many locations previously considered too small and numerous for advanced out-of-band management.

Running the powerful LMOS software, the LM4 brings the power of NOC-based software to the network’s edge to create a separate management plane in the rack with network infrastructure. With continuous monitoring and automated runbook responses, the LM4 can detect and solve issues before traditional NOC-based tools even know there is an issue. LMOS features a granular authorization model that integrates with existing access controls as well as automated change management functions, including the ability to store multiple config and OS files with local backups to enable automated rollback of failed config changes.

Standardize on Lantronix LM-Series Solutions for Enterprise-Grade OOB Management

The LM4 runs the same LMOS software as the LM83X and LM80 console servers, expanding the LM-Series console access options anywhere from 2–104 ports. The LM-Series is centrally managed by the Lantronix Control Center, which is available to run on-premises as a VM or hosted in the cloud. Lantronix’s LM-Series products allow customers to standardize their out-of-band management and deploy enterprise-grade functionality and AI-driven automation at all points in the network. The result is a more resilient network that’s easier to manage with fewer issues, reduced support truck rolls and stronger security and compliance.

Lantronix is the go-to source for innovative out-of-band solutions, providing a suite of reliable, secure and easy-to-deploy platforms, all supported by its exceptional service team.

Also being shown at Cisco Live are:

Out-of-Band Management Solutions

  • LM83X, delivering AI-driven out-of-band management of 8–104 devices over serial console connections in a scalable and robust console server with dual power inputs.
  • LM80, providing a fixed 8-port serial AI-driven out-of-band management solution that can automate a majority of routine IT maintenance and recovery tasks quickly and error-free.
  • Lantronix Control Center, a single pane of glass for managing all LM-series devices for secure remote access as well as for automating management of each of the connected network infrastructure devices. It is a single source for Authorization-Authentication-Accounting (AAA) controls, creating monitoring and action rules without scripting, centrally archiving both monitored device operating system and configuration files and compliance reporting.

Reliable Gateways and Console Servers With Trusted Performance

  • EMG 8500, Lantronix’s Edge Management Gateway that provides secure remote access for branch offices, remote locations, retail stores or anywhere an offsite network device gateway is needed and where space is limited.
  • SLC 8000: Advanced Console Manager, providing secure access to IT equipment with 8–48 ports of RS-232 and USB console connections.
  • G520 Series, Lantronix’s next-generation IoT cellular LTE CAT 4G and 5G gateway designed for industrial applications, including pre-enabled Percepxion™ Edge Solution Platform to increase operational efficiency and prevent cyber-attacks.
  • X300 Series, a Cellular Compact IoT Gateway Solution that includes Lantronix’s IoT gateway hardware and centralized device management, cellular data, enhanced security and expert technical support in an all-in-one package.

Expert Technical Support

  • LEVEL Technical Services, providing dedicated technical support experts to assist with implementing out-of-band deployments and limited lifetime equipment warranties.

About Lantronix

Lantronix Inc. is a global leader of compute and connectivity IoT solutions that target high-growth markets, including Smart Cities, Enterprise and Transportation. Lantronix’s products and services empower companies to succeed in the growing IoT markets by delivering customizable solutions that enable AI Edge Intelligence. Lantronix’s advanced solutions include Intelligent Substations infrastructure, Infotainment systems and Video Surveillance, supplemented with advanced Out-of-Band Management (OOB) for Cloud and Edge Computing.

For more information, visit the Lantronix website.

“Safe Harbor” Statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995: This news release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of federal securities laws, including, without limitation, statements related to Lantronix leadership. These forward-looking statements are based on our current expectations and are subject to substantial risks and uncertainties that could cause our actual results, future business, financial condition, or performance to differ materially from our historical results or those expressed or implied in any forward-looking statement contained in this news release. The potential risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, such factors as the effects of negative or worsening regional and worldwide economic conditions or market instability on our business, including effects on purchasing decisions by our customers; our ability to mitigate any disruption in our and our suppliers’ and vendors’ supply chains due to the COVID-19 pandemic or other outbreaks, wars and recent tensions in Europe, Asia and the Middle East, or other factors; future responses to and effects of public health crises; cybersecurity risks; changes in applicable U.S. and foreign government laws, regulations, and tariffs; our ability to successfully implement our acquisitions strategy or integrate acquired companies; difficulties and costs of protecting patents and other proprietary rights; the level of our indebtedness, our ability to service our indebtedness and the restrictions in our debt agreements; and any additional factors included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2024, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) on Sept. 9, 2024, including in the section entitled “Risk Factors” in Item 1A of Part I of that report, as well as in our other public filings with the SEC. Additional risk factors may be identified from time to time in our future filings. In addition, actual results may differ as a result of additional risks and uncertainties of which we are currently unaware or which we do not currently view as material to our business. For these reasons, investors are cautioned not to place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements we make speak only as of the date on which they are made. We expressly disclaim any intent or obligation to update any forward-looking statements after the date hereof to conform such statements to actual results or to changes in our opinions or expectations, except as required by applicable law or the rules of the Nasdaq Stock Market LLC. If we do update or correct any forward-looking statements, investors should not conclude that we will make additional updates or corrections.

©2025 Lantronix, Inc. All rights reserved. Lantronix is a registered trademark. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners.

Lantronix Media Contact:
Gail Kathryn Miller
Corporate Marketing &
Communications Manager
[email protected]

Lantronix Analyst and Investor Contact:
[email protected]

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Lantronix to Debut New LM4 AI-Powered Out-of-Band Management Platform at Cisco Live

LM4 Platform Brings Affordable Management Automation to IDFs and Small Sites

LM4 Out-of-Band Management Platform

The industry’s first console server designed for Intermediate Distribution Frames (IDF’s)

IRVINE, Calif., Feb. 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Lantronix Inc. (NASDAQ: LTRX), a global leader of compute and connectivity for IoT solutions enabling AI Edge intelligence, will debut its new LM4 AI-powered Out-of-Band Management (OOBM) platform at Stand A10 during Cisco Live, February 10–14, 2025, at Amsterdam RAI. Lantronix’s LM4 is the industry’s first console server specifically designed, sized and priced for Intermediate Distribution Frames (IDFs) and compact environments such as ATMs, kiosks, and network aggregation points. Engineered for healthcare, finance, utilities, telecommunications, government, retail and manufacturing, the LM4 delivers enterprise-grade automation, compliance and cybersecurity capabilities, leveraging technology proven in military and financial networks.

“We’re excited to introduce the LM4 Out-of-Band Management platform, which enables our customers to leverage rules-based AI for secure, reliable and automated network infrastructure recovery and mitigation,” said Mathi Gurusamy, chief strategy officer at Lantronix. “At Lantronix, we are committed to enabling network management automation with innovative solutions that enable our customers to be more efficient, secure and bottom-line focused.”

Serial console servers represented a $320 million worldwide market in 2024 and are growing at a steady 7 percent rate to a projected $391 million in 2026, according to the Dell’Oro Group.

Out-of-Band Management Everywhere

An advanced out-of-band management platform, the small yet powerful LM4 provides access, continuous monitoring and automated remediation of issues as well as control of network infrastructure devices. Operational whether the network is up or down, the expert system uses rules-based AI to recover and mitigate network infrastructure automatically, including reliable and secure access to remote gear during an outage. With up to four ports of serial console connections for directly managing gear plus support for up to 48 virtual ports, the LM4’s compact size and affordable price enables network managers to utilize out-of-band everywhere, including many locations previously considered too small and numerous for advanced out-of-band management.

Running the powerful LMOS software, the LM4 brings the power of NOC-based software to the network’s edge to create a separate management plane in the rack with network infrastructure. With continuous monitoring and automated runbook responses, the LM4 can detect and solve issues before traditional NOC-based tools even know there is an issue. LMOS features a granular authorization model that integrates with existing access controls as well as automated change management functions, including the ability to store multiple config and OS files with local backups to enable automated rollback of failed config changes.

Standardize on Lantronix LM-Series Solutions for Enterprise-Grade OOB Management

The LM4 runs the same LMOS software as the LM83X and LM80 console servers, expanding the LM-Series console access options anywhere from 2–104 ports. The LM-Series is centrally managed by the Lantronix Control Center, which is available to run on-premises as a VM or hosted in the cloud. Lantronix’s LM-Series products allow customers to standardize their out-of-band management and deploy enterprise-grade functionality and AI-driven automation at all points in the network. The result is a more resilient network that’s easier to manage with fewer issues, reduced support truck rolls and stronger security and compliance.

Lantronix is the go-to source for innovative out-of-band solutions, providing a suite of reliable, secure and easy-to-deploy platforms, all supported by its exceptional service team.

Also being shown at Cisco Live are:

Out-of-Band Management Solutions

  • LM83X, delivering AI-driven out-of-band management of 8–104 devices over serial console connections in a scalable and robust console server with dual power inputs.
  • LM80, providing a fixed 8-port serial AI-driven out-of-band management solution that can automate a majority of routine IT maintenance and recovery tasks quickly and error-free.
  • Lantronix Control Center, a single pane of glass for managing all LM-series devices for secure remote access as well as for automating management of each of the connected network infrastructure devices. It is a single source for Authorization-Authentication-Accounting (AAA) controls, creating monitoring and action rules without scripting, centrally archiving both monitored device operating system and configuration files and compliance reporting.

Reliable Gateways and Console Servers With Trusted Performance

  • EMG 8500, Lantronix’s Edge Management Gateway that provides secure remote access for branch offices, remote locations, retail stores or anywhere an offsite network device gateway is needed and where space is limited.
  • SLC 8000: Advanced Console Manager, providing secure access to IT equipment with 8–48 ports of RS-232 and USB console connections.
  • G520 Series, Lantronix’s next-generation IoT cellular LTE CAT 4G and 5G gateway designed for industrial applications, including pre-enabled Percepxion™ Edge Solution Platform to increase operational efficiency and prevent cyber-attacks.
  • X300 Series, a Cellular Compact IoT Gateway Solution that includes Lantronix’s IoT gateway hardware and centralized device management, cellular data, enhanced security and expert technical support in an all-in-one package.

Expert Technical Support

  • LEVEL Technical Services, providing dedicated technical support experts to assist with implementing out-of-band deployments and limited lifetime equipment warranties.

About Lantronix

Lantronix Inc. is a global leader of compute and connectivity IoT solutions that target high-growth markets, including Smart Cities, Enterprise and Transportation. Lantronix’s products and services empower companies to succeed in the growing IoT markets by delivering customizable solutions that enable AI Edge Intelligence. Lantronix’s advanced solutions include Intelligent Substations infrastructure, Infotainment systems and Video Surveillance, supplemented with advanced Out-of-Band Management (OOB) for Cloud and Edge Computing.

For more information, visit the Lantronix website.

“Safe Harbor” Statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995: This news release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of federal securities laws, including, without limitation, statements related to Lantronix leadership. These forward-looking statements are based on our current expectations and are subject to substantial risks and uncertainties that could cause our actual results, future business, financial condition, or performance to differ materially from our historical results or those expressed or implied in any forward-looking statement contained in this news release. The potential risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, such factors as the effects of negative or worsening regional and worldwide economic conditions or market instability on our business, including effects on purchasing decisions by our customers; our ability to mitigate any disruption in our and our suppliers’ and vendors’ supply chains due to the COVID-19 pandemic or other outbreaks, wars and recent tensions in Europe, Asia and the Middle East, or other factors; future responses to and effects of public health crises; cybersecurity risks; changes in applicable U.S. and foreign government laws, regulations, and tariffs; our ability to successfully implement our acquisitions strategy or integrate acquired companies; difficulties and costs of protecting patents and other proprietary rights; the level of our indebtedness, our ability to service our indebtedness and the restrictions in our debt agreements; and any additional factors included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2024, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) on Sept. 9, 2024, including in the section entitled “Risk Factors” in Item 1A of Part I of that report, as well as in our other public filings with the SEC. Additional risk factors may be identified from time to time in our future filings. In addition, actual results may differ as a result of additional risks and uncertainties of which we are currently unaware or which we do not currently view as material to our business. For these reasons, investors are cautioned not to place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements we make speak only as of the date on which they are made. We expressly disclaim any intent or obligation to update any forward-looking statements after the date hereof to conform such statements to actual results or to changes in our opinions or expectations, except as required by applicable law or the rules of the Nasdaq Stock Market LLC. If we do update or correct any forward-looking statements, investors should not conclude that we will make additional updates or corrections.

©2025 Lantronix, Inc. All rights reserved. Lantronix is a registered trademark. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners.

Lantronix Media Contact:
Gail Kathryn Miller
Corporate Marketing &
Communications Manager
[email protected]

Lantronix Analyst and Investor Contact:
[email protected]

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Unlock Your Trading Edge with Axi at the 2025 Money Expo Mexico

Broker to showcase their capital allocation program, Axi Select, Manchester City memorabilia, and more

SYDNEY, Feb. 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Leading online FX and CFD broker Axi announced that it is attending this year’s Money Expo Mexico, taking place on February 26-27, 2025, at Centro Citibanamex.

Event attendees will have the opportunity to learn about Axi Select, Axi’s innovative capital allocation program designed to empower ambitious traders on their trading journey, as well as meet Axi Select traders who are well on their way to reaching the $1million milestone. “We invite all traders to visit our team at Booth 14 and uncover the future of trading with Axi,” says Greg Rubin, Head of Axi Select at Axi, before adding “We look forward to networking with fellow traders and showcasing the exceptional benefits of Axi Select. Our program features zero registration fees, capital funding of up to $1,000,000 USD, the opportunity to earn up to 90% of the profits, and advanced tools to accelerate traders’ trading potential.”

Additionally, visitors can explore their Introducing Broker (IB) and Affiliate programs or learn more about Axi’s longstanding partnership with Manchester City, Premier League Champions. Man City memorabilia and the club’s mascots will be on-site for photos and attendees stand the chance to win exciting prizes from the broker, including signed player shirts and other merchandise.

The broker has a longstanding partnership with Premier League club, Manchester City FC, as well as LaLiga club, Girona FC, and Brazilian club, Esporte Clube Bahia. In 2023, they also announced England international John Stones as their Brand Ambassador. More recently, the broker was recognised with the ‘Innovator of the Year’ award at the 2024 Dubai Forex Expo, as well as being named ‘Most Innovative Proprietary Trading Firm’ by Finance Feeds.

The Axi Select programme is only available to clients of AxiTrader Limited. CFDs carry a high risk of investment loss. In our dealings with you, we will act as a principal counterparty to all of your positions. This content is not available to AU, NZ, EU and UK residents. For more information, refer to our Terms of Service.

About Axi

Axi is a global online FX and CFD trading company, with thousands of customers in 100+ countries worldwide. Axi offers CFDs for several asset classes including Forex, Gold, Oil, and more.

For more information or additional comments from Axi, please contact: [email protected]

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‫قمة التعاون في مجال الطاقة في شرق أفريقيا (EA-ECS) ومجموعة شرق أفريقيا (EAC): توجيه استخدام الطاقة في جميع أنحاء المنطقة

تحت عنوان “ثروة الموارد. توفير الطاقة. فرص الاستثمار”، ستستكشف القمة التي مدتها يومان ما يعنيه هذا العنوان بالنسبة لفرص القطاع الخاص بعمق

أروشا، تنزانيا – EQS Newswire – 4 فبراير 2025 – يتوسع قطاع الطاقة الإقليمي في شرق إفريقيا حاليًا ومن المتوقع أن يحقق نموًا كبيرًا في المستقبل، وهذا ما أوضحته رسالة قمة التعاون في مجال الطاقة في شرق إفريقيا عند افتتاح فعالياتها التي تستمر على مدار يومين في أروشا.

رحب جون بابتيست هافوجيمانا، مدير القطاعات الإنتاجية في مجموعة شرق إفريقيا، بمنتجي الطاقة المستقلين (IPPs) في إفريقيا، وأصحاب المصلحة في تعاقدات الهندسة والمشتريات والإنشاء والتمويل (EPCF)، والمستثمرين، وواضعي السياسات في القمة التي من المقرر أن تشكل مستقبل مجال الطاقة في شرق إفريقيا.

في حديثه في حفل الافتتاح، أشار السيد/ هافوجيمانا إلى أن نسبة  توفر الكهرباء في منطقة شرق إفريقيا حاليًا أقل من 50 بالمائة في المتوسط، رغم أن دولًا مثل كينيا تجاوزت نسبة 75 بالمائة. ‎

قال السيد/ هافوجيمانا: إن أمانة مجموعة شرق أفريقيا تتعاون مع جميع الدول الأعضاء لزيادة معدل توفر ]الكهرباء[. يتحقق ذلك من خلال شبكات الطاقة الكهرومائية الصغيرة المشتركة التي تم إنشاؤها في مواقع استراتيجية على امتداد المناطق الحدودية. كما تعمل مجموعة شرق أفريقيا على إنشاء سوق تبادل الطاقة الإقليمية للموارد المشتركة”.

إن اكتشافات الموارد الوفيرة والمشاريع واسعة النطاق توضح استعداد شرق أفريقيا لتوسيع نطاق السوق بشكل لم يسبق له مثيل. في مؤتمر المائدة المستديرة بعنوان “تزويد شرق أفريقيا بالطاقة – حان الوقت الآن”، ناقش بعض من رواد القطاع العام وقطاع المرافق من ملاوي وكينيا وأوغندا وتنزانيا الرؤية وخارطة الطريق للمستقبل.

قال كوستا روباجوميا، نائب المدير العام لشركة تنزانيا للإمدادات الكهربائية المحدودة، “إن بلدنا يتعامل في المتوسط مع ​​500,000 عميل جديد سنويًا، ولكن نظرًا لأن تنزانيا من بين الدول الاثنتي عشرة الموقعة على ]مواثيق[ المهمة 300، في قمة الطاقة الأفريقية الأخيرة، فإن البلاد تستهدف مضاعفة ذلك العدد إلى ثلاثة أمثاله ليصل إلى 1,6 مليون عميل جديد سنويًا”.

تحت عنوان “ثروة الموارد. توفير الطاقة. فرص الاستثمار”، ستستكشف القمة التي مدتها يومان ما يعنيه هذا العنوان بالنسبة لفرص القطاع الخاص بعمق.

من المتوقع أن يتصدر موضوع التشجيع على استخدام مصادر بديلة للطاقة موضوعات النقاش في القمة، وقد أكد أصحاب المصلحة على أهمية تنويع مصادر الطاقة لضمان استقرار شبكات الطاقة ودعم التوسع الصناعي على نطاق كبير وتوليد الطاقة للأغراض التجارية والصناعية.

قال جوزيف سيرور، المدير الإداري والرئيس التنفيذي لشركة كينيا للطاقة والإضاءة (KPLC)، إن دول شرق إفريقيا يجب أن تبتعد الآن عن الاعتماد المفرط على مصادر الطاقة الكهرومائية، وذكر أن تغيرات المناخ وتقلبات أنماط الطقس أدت إلى انعدام الثقة في الاعتماد على الطاقة الكهرومائية، ولذلك يجب على منطقة مجموعة شرق إفريقيا الآن أن تفكر في مصادر الطاقة المساعدة مثل الطاقة الحرارية الأرضية والطاقة الشمسية وطاقة الرياح والغاز الحيوي.

ترحب قمة التعاون في مجال الطاقة في شرق أفريقيا بالسياسيين والقادة البارزين من جميع أنحاء منطقة مجموعة شرق إفريقيا وقطاع الطاقة فيها حيث إنهم يجتمعون في هذه القمة مع مطوري الأعمال في القطاع الخاص لتشكيل مستقبل مجال الطاقة في شرق إفريقيا.

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عن إنرجي نت (EnergyNet) 

تسهيل الاستثمار في الطاقة في الاقتصادات سريعة النمو – أقامت مؤسسة إنرجي نت منتديات استثمارية وحوارات تنفيذية لقطاعات الطاقة في أفريقيا وأمريكا اللاتينية على مدى السنوات الخمس والعشرين الماضية – في أوروبا والولايات المتحدة وآسيا وفي جميع أنحاء أفريقيا وأمريكا اللاتينية. 

نعمل مع الحكومات والمرافق الوطنية لتيسير إقامة القمم الاستثمارية حيث يمكن للمستثمرين الدوليين ذوي المصداقية بناء علاقات مع الأطراف المعنية من القطاع العام لتحسين الوصول إلى الطاقة.

نشتهر بمنتدى إفريقيا للطاقة، وهو يُعد مكان اجتماع تطوير الأعمال الأقدم لكبار صناع القرار في قطاع الطاقة في أفريقيا. ومن بين قمم الاستثمار الرائدة الأخرى أيضًا التي تقدم وجهات نظر استراتيجية حول المشهد الاستثماري وإعداد المشاريع هي قمة التعاون في مجال الطاقة في تنزانيا (Tanzania Energy Cooperation Summit)، وقمة التعاون في مجال الطاقة في شرق أفريقيا (East Africa Energy Cooperation Summit)، وقمة التعاون في مجال الطاقة في غرب أفريقيا (West Africa Energy Cooperation Summit)، وقمة إتش 2 إفريقيا (H2 Africa)، وقمة التكنولوجيا البحرية في أفريقيا (Offshore Technology Africa)، وقمة باورينج أفريقيا (Powering Africa)، ومنتدى الطاقة في أمريكا اللاتينية (Latin American Energy Forum)، ومؤتمر ومعرض الغاز في أمريكا اللاتينية ومنطقة البحر الكاريبي (Latin American & Caribbean Gas Conference and Exhibition). تضم محفظة الفعاليات أيضًا قمة ياس! يوث للطاقة (YES! Youth Energy Summit) ويوم ياس! يوث للطاقة (YES! Youth Energy Day) بهدف إنشاء منصة وشبكة لتعزيز المهارات والاتصالات والجاهزية للأعمال لدى الجيل الجديد من رواد الطاقة في إفريقيا.

إن التركيز على الشراكات بين القطاعين العام والخاص يوفر لنا صورة واضحة وذات قيمة يمكننا من خلالها تقديم وجهات نظر مستقلة ودعم أنشطة تطوير الأعمال للشركات من جميع أنحاء العالم التي تعمل في هذه الأسواق سريعة النمو.

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