RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, Nov. 25, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- UNIDO has announced the winners of the inaugural ONE World Sustainability Awards at the twenty-first session of the UNIDO General Conference (GC21) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, celebrating innovators whose work advances sustainable, inclusive industrial development across the globe.
H.E. Vice Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources for Industrial Affairs of Saudi Arabia, Eng. Khalil bin Ibrahim bin Salamah, emphasized the transformative power of the awards: "These awards send a clear message to the world. They show that profitability and positive impact can thrive side by side and that sustainability is no longer a choice but a powerful economic drive."
UNIDO Director General highlighted in his opening speech that: "This is the beginning of a movement where sustainability is not an option but a standard. The winners show us that innovation, responsibility and success can go hand in hand. The choices we make today - how we produce and how we consume - impact our societies today and tomorrow. Together we can shape a future that is fair, sustainable, and full of opportunities for all."
Launched as part of the Global Industry Summit 2025, the awards honor individuals and organizations across four categories: Innovative Startups, Sustainable Supply Chains, Women in Industry, and Lifetime Achievement.
Nature Bio Foods, represented by Amit Singh, received the Sustainable Supply Chains Award. The India-based company works with more than 96,000 smallholder farmers across India, Africa, and Europe, pioneering climate-resilient, carbon-neutral agriculture models.
The Women in Industry Award was presented to Norah Magero, CEO of Drop Access Limited in Kenya, recognized for advancing solar-powered cold-chain innovation that supports vaccine distribution and food systems across Africa.
WeLight Africa, led by Romain De Villeneuve, won the Innovative Start-ups Award for accelerating rural electrification through sustainable mini-grid solutions in Madagascar, Mali, Nigeria and the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Dr. Gro Harlem Brundtland of Norway received the Lifetime Achievement Award as the country's first female Prime Minister and former WHO Director-General.
"The scale of UNIDO here in Riyadh inspires us to advance our cold-chain innovations and deepen Drop Access's impact for the communities that need them most," said Norah Magero.
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UNIDO Announces Winners of Inaugural One World Sustainability Awards in Riyadh
At Japan IT Week Spring 2026, Enabling IEC 62443-4-1–Aligned Security and Real-Time Intelligence Across Connected Infrastructure
TOKYO, April 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- SINTRONES Technology Corp. (TWSE: 6680), a global provider of rugged embedded and Edge AI computing solutions, will present its IEC 62443-4-1–aligned Edge AI platforms at Japan IT Week Spring 2026 (Tokyo Big Sight, West Hall 4, Booth W25-25). The showcase highlights how Edge AI supports real-time processing, system reliability, and cybersecurity across smart manufacturing, mobility, and mission-critical applications.
"Edge AI is becoming a core enabler of next-generation infrastructure," said Kevin Hsu, CEO of SINTRONES Technology. "By aligning with IEC 62443-4-1 and focusing on reliability in harsh environments, we support secure and stable AI deployment at the edge across industrial automation, transportation, and mission-critical systems."
At the exhibition, SINTRONES will present integrated Edge AI scenarios combining hardware platforms with real-world applications. In factory automation, the ABOX-5221 ThermoSiphon™ Edge AI computer, powered by the latest Intel® Core™ processors, delivers stable, high-performance AI inference for precision control. It features fanless ThermoSiphon™ liquid cooling, a backup battery unit for up to 10 minutes of emergency power, a MXM/M.2 dual module architecture for flexible AI acceleration, and dual 10GbE Ethernet for high-speed, redundant transmission, ensuring reliable, real-time operation in harsh industrial environments.
For defense and ISR applications, the ultra-compact IBOX-604-G2, weighing about 0.3 kg, enables real-time sensor fusion and on-device AI processing in drones and unmanned systems where size, weight, and power constraints are critical.
In transportation and mobility infrastructure, the IBOX-650P-IP66 will be showcased for deployment in railway and roadside environments. It features an IP66-rated enclosure, M12 IP67 connectors, and GMSL-2 camera support, designed for stable operation under vibration and outdoor conditions. Target applications include fleet management, passenger information systems, and real-time monitoring.
SINTRONES' platforms are developed under a secure development lifecycle aligned with IEC 62443-4-1. In parallel, the company aligns with the Intel® AI and Edge ecosystem, leveraging optimized compute architectures and AI acceleration capabilities to support efficient, real-time processing at the edge. This approach enables customers to accelerate AI adoption while maintaining performance, interoperability, and long-term scalability across connected industrial systems.
About SINTRONES
Founded in 2009, SINTRONES Technology Corp. (TWSE: 6680) is a global provider of rugged industrial and Edge AI computing solutions. The company designs modular, certified platforms that enable real-time decision-making at the edge for mission-critical applications across transportation, industrial automation, and military and defence environments. For more info, please visit www.sintrones.jp
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SINTRONES to Demonstrate Secure Edge AI for Industrial, Mobility, and Mission-Critical Applications
