Hyper appoints Magnus Akesson as Vice President of AI Strategy & Intelligent Systems. PR Newswire Today at 10:46am PDT RICHMOND, Va., April 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ - Hyper, a U.S.-based digital infrastructure partner redefining how mission-critical solutions are designed, built, delivered, and serviced, has appointed Magnus Åkesson as Vice President of AI Strategy & Intelligent Systems. Magnus joins Hyper's leadership team to drive the integration of AI, data, and system intelligence across Hyper's platform and distributed ecosystem. Magnus brings more than 25 years of experience at the intersection of industrial engineering, digital transformation, and enterprise technology. His background spans manufacturing, supply chain, industrial automation, data science, and digital product development, with a consistent focus on building connected systems that deliver measurable business outcomes. Prior to joining Hyper, Magnus served as Worldwide Head of Industrial Solutions Go-To-Market at Amazon Web Services, where he led global initiatives to develop and scale industrial digital solutions across enterprise customers and partner ecosystems. Earlier in his career, he held executive leadership roles at General Electric and Alstom Power, where he led global digitization strategies across manufacturing and repair operations, deploying ERP, MES, and industrial data platforms to modernize complex, distributed environments. In his role as Vice President of AI Strategy & Intelligent Systems, Magnus leads the advancement of Hyper's intelligent infrastructure ecosystem by integrating AI, predictive analytics, and real-time data across engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and service. His work focuses on connecting systems end to end, enabling lifecycle visibility, operational intelligence, and adaptive performance across Hyper's platform. "Having spent my career connecting industrial systems with data and intelligence, I know what separates companies that use data from those that compete with it," said Akesson. "I'm excited to accelerate that journey at Hyper by setting a new standard through systems that learn, adapt, automate, and drive real outcomes." "Magnus combines industrial expertise with digital and AI capabilities in a way that is both practical and scalable," said Wendi Runyon, Chief Strategy Officer. "That balance is exactly what we need as we continue to build a connected, data-driven infrastructure ecosystem." Magnus holds a Master of Science in Industrial Engineering and Management from Linköping Institute of Technology and completed the Advanced Management Program at INSEAD. With Magnus Akesson's appointment, Hyper continues to expand its intelligent infrastructure capabilities as it advances its AI-driven ecosystem and customer-centered platform designed to deliver real-time insight, performance, and adaptability across the full product lifecycle. About Hyper: Hyper is a U.S.-based digital infrastructure partner redefining how mission-critical data center solutions are designed, built, delivered, and serviced. Through a technology-enabled platform and distributed manufacturing ecosystem, Hyper co-innovates with customers to deliver high-quality, scalable electrical and integrated solutions with speed, transparency, and unconstrained capacity. By connecting engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and service through real-time data across the full product lifecycle, Hyper enables smarter decisions, greater visibility, and confident growth by putting customer success at the center of everything we build. Learn more at https://hyper.com. SOURCE Hyper Solutions, Inc This is a paid placement. For further inquiries, please contact PR Newswire directly.

RICHMOND, Va., June 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Hyper Solutions, a U.S.-based manufacturer of mission-critical digital infrastructure, has officially joined the National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA). This membership signifies a defining moment in the company's trajectory and affirms Hyper's unwavering commitment to advancing innovation, ensuring quality, and supporting the future of American manufacturing."At this transformational time of growing energy demand, Hyper Solutions plays a critical role in powering our critical infrastructure," said Debra Phillips, President and CEO, NEMA. "I am pleased to welcome Hyper into NEMA's membership and I am confident their expertise will be of tremendous value as the electroindustry works together to lead our AI and data-driven electric future."NEMA represents nearly 325 electrical equipment and medical imaging manufacturers that develop key technical standards and advocate for innovation across electrified systems. By joining NEMA, Hyper Solutions becomes part of the broader dialogue shaping the future of manufacturing, standards development, and transformative industry leadership - while contributing its unique perspective as a fast-scaling, U.S.-based disruptor."Hyper's membership in NEMA reflects not only the quality of what we build—but the principles we stand for," said Vladimir Gulkarov, CEO of Hyper Solutions. "We're committed to pushing the boundaries of what American manufacturing can achieve in this era of transformation and are proud to contribute to the collective strength of this industry.Hyper Solutions adds a fresh and agile perspective to NEMA - bringing precision and a model built to reimagine what's possible with American manufacturing. It's not just that Hyper is U.S.-made; it's that we're redefining what domestic production can look like in a high-demand, fast-moving industry

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