SYDNEY, May 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Activeport today announced the appointment of Michael Glynn as Chief Operating and Commercial Officer. Michael is a telecommunications executive with deep experience during the startup years of interTouch, Pacific Internet/PacNet, PIPE Networks, Megaport, Superloop and PCCW Global's NaaS Platform Console Connect, businesses that achieved multi-billion-dollar market capitalisations and generated hundreds of millions of dollars in annual revenue.
Michael has spent over 25 years helping create, scale and commercialise next-generation network platforms. The appointment marks a significant milestone for Activeport as it accelerates international revenue growth, scales recurring software revenue and expands its global channel and partner ecosystem.
Most recently, Michael spent seven years with PCCW Global building the Console Connect Platform into the industry's leading, multi award winning, software-defined Network-as-a-Service platform. He led the global go-to-market strategy and was the development business owner, launching Data Centre Interconnect, Connect to Cloud, Multi-Cloud, CloudRouter, Internet on Demand, and the Console Marketplace, expanding the platform across 60+ countries and enabling over 1,200 datacenters.
Michael has developed a global reputation as an innovator with exceptional insight, commercial execution capability with deep expertise in carrier, enterprise and wholesale connectivity.
At Activeport, Michael will drive company strategy, product direction, partnerships and market expansion, accelerating the company's growth across network automation, cloud connectivity, GPU orchestration, AI infrastructure and global carrier partnerships. As telcos, enterprise and data centre operators increasingly seek simple, software-defined solutions to manage these services, Activeport, with Michael's expertise behind it, is positioned to become a market leader.
Michael Glynn said:
"I'm excited to be joining Activeport at such a pivotal moment in the industry. As networks continue evolving towards software-defined and AI-enabled infrastructure, Activeport has built a highly differentiated orchestration platform for providers globally, not just existing networks but key multi-site data centres/infrastructure providers looking to launch their own platforms. I look forward to working with the Board and team to help accelerate Activeport's international growth and 'Activate' networks worldwide through intelligent automation."
The appointment further strengthens Activeport's leadership team as the company continues to expand across network automation, cloud connectivity, AI infrastructure and global carrier partnerships. As service providers increasingly seek more automated, software-defined and integrated digital infrastructure solutions, Activeport is focused on enabling carriers, data centre operators and strategic partners to deliver next-generation connectivity services at global scale.
About Activeport
Activeport (ASX:ATV) is emerging as a global leader in network automation software, enabling telecommunications carriers, data centre operators and enterprise customers to transform existing infrastructure into software-defined, self-service platforms. Its vendor-agnostic orchestration software automates connectivity across fibre, wireless, satellite and cloud environments, while also supporting emerging AI and GPU infrastructure use cases through scalable Network-as-a-Service (NaaS) and edge-to-cloud automation capabilities.
For more information, please visit: www.activeport.com.au
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Activeport appoints Michael Glynn as Chief Operating & Commercial Officer
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SINGAPORE, May 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- UGREEN, a global consumer technology brand, has announced both a strategic partnership with ATL (Amperex Technology Limited) and its participation in the formulation of China's new GB 47372-2026 technical specification for power bank safety. Through strengthened upstream collaboration and active involvement in industry standardization, UGREEN continues to advance charging safety, product reliability, and long-term quality assurance across its portable power products.
Partnering with ATL to Advance Battery Cell Safety
To further strengthen its upstream supply chain, UGREEN has established a strategic partnership with ATL (Amperex Technology Limited), a leading global lithium-ion battery manufacturer. The collaboration ensures the adoption of high-quality, safety-compliant battery cells aligned with the new standard. By integrating ATL's advanced cell technology with UGREEN's system-level engineering capabilities, both parties aim to enhance consistency, reliability, and safety across portable power products.
Contributing Industry Expertise to the New Safety Standard
UGREEN participated in the formulation of China's new GB 47372-2026 technical specification for power bank safety, contributing practical industry experience and insights into product safety and reliability.
To support high safety standards across its products, UGREEN has established a structured five-part safety system:
- Traceability system: A Manufacturing Execution System (MES) enables end-to-end digital tracking, including parameter monitoring, process validation, and yield management.
- Automated manufacturing: Key processes, including cell matching, welding, dispensing, and testing, are fully automated to ensure consistency and minimize human error.
- Unique serial identification: Each product carries a traceable code that identifies its production date, manufacturing facility, and battery cell information.
- Battery cell testing: Stringent tests, including nail penetration, lithium plating, and compression, are conducted in line with GB 47372-2026 requirements.
- Monitoring and alert system: A real-time monitoring system continuously tracks battery cell performance, logs anomalies, and supports full lifecycle traceability and post-event analysis.
As charging safety standards continue to evolve, UGREEN remains committed to strengthening product safety through technology innovation, supply chain collaboration, and rigorous quality management. By combining advanced battery solutions with comprehensive safety systems, the company aims to deliver safer, more reliable charging experiences for consumers worldwide.
About UGREEN
UGREEN is a global-leading consumer technology company. Since its founding in 2012, UGREEN has upheld its core values of being user-centric, sincere, and dedicated. With a global presence under the renowned "UGREEN" brand, its business covers over 180 countries and regions, serving more than 300 million users.
SINGAPORE, May 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- UGREEN, a global consumer technology brand, has announced both a strategic partnership with ATL (Amperex Technology Limited) and its participation in the formulation of China's new GB 47372-2026 technical specification for power bank safety. Through strengthened upstream collaboration and active involvement in industry standardization, UGREEN continues to advance charging safety, product reliability, and long-term quality assurance across its portable power products.
Partnering with ATL to Advance Battery Cell Safety
To further strengthen its upstream supply chain, UGREEN has established a strategic partnership with ATL (Amperex Technology Limited), a leading global lithium-ion battery manufacturer. The collaboration ensures the adoption of high-quality, safety-compliant battery cells aligned with the new standard. By integrating ATL's advanced cell technology with UGREEN's system-level engineering capabilities, both parties aim to enhance consistency, reliability, and safety across portable power products.
Contributing Industry Expertise to the New Safety Standard
UGREEN participated in the formulation of China's new GB 47372-2026 technical specification for power bank safety, contributing practical industry experience and insights into product safety and reliability.
To support high safety standards across its products, UGREEN has established a structured five-part safety system:
- Traceability system: A Manufacturing Execution System (MES) enables end-to-end digital tracking, including parameter monitoring, process validation, and yield management.
- Automated manufacturing: Key processes, including cell matching, welding, dispensing, and testing, are fully automated to ensure consistency and minimize human error.
- Unique serial identification: Each product carries a traceable code that identifies its production date, manufacturing facility, and battery cell information.
- Battery cell testing: Stringent tests, including nail penetration, lithium plating, and compression, are conducted in line with GB 47372-2026 requirements.
- Monitoring and alert system: A real-time monitoring system continuously tracks battery cell performance, logs anomalies, and supports full lifecycle traceability and post-event analysis.
As charging safety standards continue to evolve, UGREEN remains committed to strengthening product safety through technology innovation, supply chain collaboration, and rigorous quality management. By combining advanced battery solutions with comprehensive safety systems, the company aims to deliver safer, more reliable charging experiences for consumers worldwide.
About UGREEN
UGREEN is a global-leading consumer technology company. Since its founding in 2012, UGREEN has upheld its core values of being user-centric, sincere, and dedicated. With a global presence under the renowned "UGREEN" brand, its business covers over 180 countries and regions, serving more than 300 million users.
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UGREEN Advances Charging Safety Through ATL Partnership and New Power Bank Safety Standard
