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Epson Wins Platinum RBA Rating

Epson has achieved Platinum recognition under the Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) Validated Assessment Program (VAP) for its production facility, PT. Indonesia Epson Industry (IEI), following audits by RBA-approved independent third-party firms.
Epson has been an RBA member since April 2019 and voluntarily undergoes VAP audits at its main production sites to assess compliance with the RBA Code of Conduct across labour practices, health and safety, environmental standards, and ethics. The company has now achieved successful VAP outcomes across sites in Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, China and the Philippines.
IEI, founded in 1994 as an Epson Group printer manufacturing facility, earned Platinum status by scoring 200 on the VAP and closing all Priority, Major and Minor findings.
Akifumi Takei, Executive Officer and General Administrative Manager of Epson’s Production Management Division, said, “Epson places a strong emphasis on sustainability as a foundation for creating the social value envisioned in its long-term corporate vision, ENGINEERED FUTURE 2035, and, as an RBA member, we operate our businesses in compliance with the RBA Code of Conduct. By participating in the RBA’s VAP audits, Epson will continue to verify that its products are manufactured with due consideration for human rights and the global environment.”

Lenovo Unveils Father’s Day Deals

With Father’s Day approaching, Lenovo is offering a range of deals across its laptop, 2-in-1 and tablet devices, aimed at shoppers looking for practical, everyday gifts for Dad.
Lenovo’s pick for the occasion is the Yoga Slim 7x (14″, Gen 11), an ultra-light, AI-powered Copilot+ PC offering premium performance and all-day portability for work, travel or everyday use, available from $1,699 (RRP $2,169, 22% off).
Other highlighted picks include the Yoga Pro 7i Aura Edition (15″, Gen 11) for creative and power users, from $3,199 (RRP $5,379, 41% off); the Legion 7a (15″, Gen 11) gaming laptop, from $2,999 (RRP $4,779, 37% off); the Idea Tab Pro Gen 2 entertainment tablet, from $699 (RRP $999, 30% off); and the Yoga 7i 2-in-1 Aura Edition (14″, Gen 11), from $2,239 (RRP $4,099, 45% off).
The wider promotion spans Lenovo’s Yoga, Legion and tablet ranges, with discounts of up to 45% off RRP. Yoga and Legion deals run from 11–13 August to 31 August 2026, while tablet deals run across various dates between 11 August and 9 September 2026.

KRK Launches V Series Five Monitors

KRK, a Gibson brand, has launched its new V Series Five Studio Monitors, the latest generation of the company’s flagship professional reference monitor line, building on more than four decades of studio monitoring expertise.
Andrew Ladner, KRK Marketing Manager, said, “The V Series has long been KRK’s flagship studio monitor, trusted by engineers and producers around the world for its precision and reliability. V Series Five builds on that legacy, delivering the sonic accuracy for which the V Series is known, while evolving to meet the demands of today’s modern workflows.
The latest generation represents a significant leap forward in both performance and functionality.”The series introduces KRK Mesh® technology, enabling wireless control via the KRK Control App® to adjust system settings, compare EQ profiles and manage levels remotely. Each monitor features custom transducers including woven Kevlar® woofers and a silk dome tweeter, powered by ESS converters, Analog Devices DSPs and Pascal Class D amplifiers, with 49 preset Boundary EQ combinations and seven parametric PRO EQ filters for room optimisation.
The range comprises three models: the V4 (four-inch woofer, 113 dB max SPL), the V6 (6.5-inch woofer, 118 dB max SPL), and the V8 (eight-inch woofer, 121 dB max SPL), with NEUTRIK® combo XLR/TRS connectivity and analog/AES3 digital input support. More information is available at www.krkmusic.com.

Fusion Signage, Integrate Mark Decade Together

Integrate Expo and Fusion Signage are marking ten years of partnership, with the Australian-owned digital signage software specialist serving as the trade show’s Premier Software Partner and delivering event content across the Integrate Expo floor at ICC Sydney. The partnership continues through the 2026 edition of the show, running from 2 to 4 September.
Fusion Signage co-founder Emily Ingram said, “A successful decade-long partnership in this industry is rare and for us it signals something deeper than a vendor arrangement. We’re not just a supplier to Integrate, we’re embedded in the experience. We’ve evolved with the show, with the broader digital signage market and with their team. The relationship with Soren, Deb and their Diversified Australia team is one we genuinely value. We’re all the same real, honest people year on year and I think that consistency is a big part of why this has worked so well for ten years.”
Fusion Signage’s content spans entrance blades, foyer and registration screens, interactive kiosks, concourse LED panels and bar screens, guiding attendees through the venue, promoting sponsor and exhibitor messaging, and maintaining a consistent visual identity across all displays.
Soren Norgaard, Event Director for Integrate, said, “When you walk into Integrate, the signage is the first thing that tells you you’ve arrived somewhere serious, somewhere well-run and somewhere the experience has been designed. Fusion Signage has been delivering that for ten years and the reason the partnership has lasted is that they understand what we’re trying to create for the people who come through the doors. It’s not just about putting content on screens, it’s about moving thousands of people through a venue clearly, giving our sponsors the visibility they’ve paid for and making the whole event feel cohesive. That’s a hard thing to do well and Fusion do it well, year after year.”
The relationship extends beyond Integrate to other Diversified Australia-run shows, including Security, Fire Security, Fine Food Australia, Energy Exchange Australia, FoodPro and FoodTech.

D-Link Expands Industrial Switch Range

D-Link ANZ has unveiled an expanded Industrial Switch Range, offering enterprise-grade networking solutions built for harsh operational environments across factory floors, transport networks, outdoor surveillance and remote utility sites in Australia and New Zealand.
The range comprises four new models: the flagship DIS-310G-24X Layer 3 Managed Switch, the smart-managed DIS-210G-12 and DIS-210G-12UP PoE switches, and the entry-level DIS-100E-05. All models feature IP40-rated metal housings, fan-less thermal designs, 6kV surge protection and operating temperatures from –40°C to +75°C, addressing the failures common with consumer-grade equipment in extreme conditions.
The DIS-310G-24X is a 24-port Gigabit Layer 3 switch with 16 copper ports, 4 Gigabit SFP fibre uplinks and 4 x 10G SFP+ ports, designed for high-availability industrial networks requiring advanced traffic management and secure OT/IT segmentation. The DIS-210G-12 offers 8 Gigabit copper ports and 4 SFP fibre uplinks with web-based smart management, suited to city surveillance and building-management deployments. The DIS-210G-12UP adds High-Power PoE, with two PoE++ ports delivering up to 60W each, capable of powering PTZ cameras, access points and IoT gateways over a single cable. The DIS-100E-05 is a 5-port unmanaged switch with dual DC power input, priced under $150 for budget-conscious sensor and telemetry deployments.
All models feature ERPS ring support for sub-50ms failover redundancy and DIN-rail or wall-mount options for fast deployment.
The range is available now in Australia and New Zealand via http://www.dlink.com.au, http://www.dlink.co.nz and authorised D-Link resellers, priced from AUD$149.95 (DIS-100E-05) to AUD$2,799.95 (DIS-310G-24X).

Sony Unveils New Lens, Headphone Colour

Sony Australia has announced two new product additions: the FE 100-400mm F5.6-8 OSS super-telephoto zoom lens for full-frame Alpha E-mount cameras, and a new Olive Gray finish for its WH-1000XM6 Noise Cancelling Headphones.
The FE 100-400mm F5.6-8 OSS is compact and lightweight at approximately 654g, offering excellent image quality across its zoom range through two ED (Extra-low Dispersion) glass elements and two aspherical elements. It features fast, precise autofocus for capturing moving subjects such as birds, sports, trains and aircraft, along with built-in optical image stabilisation for handheld shooting in the super-telephoto range. Pre-orders open from 5 to 23 August, with the lens available in Australia from 24 August 2026 at an SRP of $1,399.
The WH-1000XM6 headphones’ new Olive Gray finish joins the recently released Sand Pink and Sandstone colourways, continuing Sony’s line of nature-inspired finishes. The earth-toned option is designed to complement any look while retaining the WH-1000XM6’s noise cancellation, premium sound quality and all-day comfort. The Olive Gray finish is available now via Sony.