Behavioral health veteran Dr. Ben Locke has been appointed Chief Clinical Officer at Portland-based Protocall Services. He steps into the role following a successful tenure at Togetherall, aiming to scale the firm’s crisis intervention and digital mental health operations across higher education and national community health networks.
Pleasanton-based insurer Cowbell has introduced Risk Advisor, an AI-driven tool integrated into its OMNI platform that provides small and medium-sized enterprises with personalized, evidence-backed cyber risk mitigation plans. The system translates complex security signals into plain-language actions to help businesses strengthen their digital resilience without requiring dedicated cybersecurity teams.
At the recent Medical Packaging Conference in Boston, DuPont revealed the three recipients of its third annual Tyvek Sustainable Healthcare Packaging Awards. The program highlights industry leaders who leverage material innovation to shrink carbon footprints and reduce plastic waste within the sterile medical supply chain.
Philadelphia-based SmartMark Communications has secured the platinum Pinnacle Award for its Customer2Grid solution, marking the first time a consumer-focused IoT product has received the honor for its role in grid load flexibility. The technology enables two-way communication between utilities and consumers, addressing modern energy resource constraints.
Jesse Brooks, a veteran of OpenX and Index Exchange, has joined Boulder-based Sovrn as Vice President of Demand Partnerships. His appointment signals a strategic pivot for the software company, which aims to bridge the gap between supply-side inventory and commerce data to better serve agency and brand clients.
Investors have tendered $1.026 billion in original principal amount of Connecticut Avenue Securities notes following Fannie Mae’s recent fixed-price cash offer. The buyback process, which concluded on October 2, 2026, impacts eight specific note classes across various 2022 and 2023 series, with settlement scheduled for early October.
As consumers increasingly rely on LLMs to navigate retail, standard product catalogs are failing to keep pace. DaVinci Commerce is addressing this by launching its Agentic Commerce Experience Platform, a system designed to translate static SKU data into machine-readable knowledge that AI agents can actually understand and recommend.
As businesses shift from isolated AI assistants to complex chains of interconnected agents, the MACH Alliance has tapped Seekr to help solve a critical shortfall: the ability to audit and defend decisions made by systems spanning multiple software vendors.
Two and a half decades after entering the pooled plan market, Transamerica is scaling its retirement offerings to meet a stubborn coverage gap. With 41% of private-sector employees at small businesses still lacking retirement benefits, the firm is leveraging its industry-leading adoption rates to simplify plan administration for employers.
Addressing over 1,000 attendees at the Ignite conference in Hollywood, Florida, Red Roof President Zack Gharib announced a sweeping strategic overhaul. The company is pivoting toward long-term growth by prioritizing property-wide physical enhancements and a new AI-native digital ecosystem designed to boost direct bookings and franchise owner profitability.
By bypassing a traditional three-year authorization cycle, Aikido Security has secured FedRAMP Moderate status in just months through a strategic partnership with Knox Systems. This certification allows the Boston-based developer to deploy its unified security platform across U.S. federal agencies, targeting vulnerabilities in code, cloud, and runtime environments.
For sixty years, the blue Royal Dansk tin has occupied a permanent spot in kitchen cupboards, often living a second life as a container for sewing kits and family trinkets. Now, Spokane-based Old World Christmas is immortalizing that familiar design, transforming the classic butter cookie vessel into a hand-painted glass ornament.
Bosch Power Tools is pushing deeper into specialized jobsite territory, launching a suite of seven devices ranging from rebar cutters to AI-powered wall scanners. The move targets a broader spectrum of professional trades, providing technicians with advanced moisture detection, concrete consolidation, and high-precision electrical diagnostic capabilities in demanding environments.
Fair Park in Dallas will transform into a creative hub this November as the inaugural DIY CON launches a three-day festival for home improvement enthusiasts. Running from November 6-8, 2026, the event promises an immersive mix of hands-on workshops, expert-led demonstrations, and appearances by industry-leading renovation professionals.
With data footprints expanding across creative and professional sectors, TerraMaster is initiating its Storage Upgrade Season. The campaign coincides with Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Days on October 6–7, 2026, featuring price reductions of up to 30% on a range of network-attached and direct-attached storage hardware.
As temperatures drop and foliage shifts, the TurfMutt Foundation is urging families and educators to treat the season as a classroom. By moving lessons out of the school building and into backyards or public parks, the organization aims to turn routine autumn yard work into hands-on science and stewardship opportunities.
After a grueling 23-day stretch featuring 336 events and a $50 million prize pool, the OSS XL series concluded in San José with a flurry of high-stakes finishes. Americas Cardroom pros dominated the closing days, headlined by a $214,987 victory for Chris Moneymaker and a quadruple-title run by Chris Moorman.
Las Vegas becomes the testing ground for a sugar-free evolution as NO CAP! Soda Pop debuts four SOUR PUNCH-inspired flavors at the 2026 NACS Show. The collaboration—featuring Blue Raspberry, Strawberry, Green Apple, and Watermelon—arrives as the two-year-old brand solidifies its footprint within the competitive convenience retail sector.
Marriage ministry leader Ricardo F. Flores argues that domestic stability relies on a foundation of faith, drawing from his personal journey through relational turmoil to restore his own union. His new book, Stormproof Marriage, outlines a framework for couples to navigate life’s hardships through Christ-centered grace rather than merit-based expectations.
Two distinct innovations from the WSA portfolio—the Signia Pure C&G MaX and the Widex Compass Cloud 2.0—have claimed top honors in the 2026 Hearing Technology Innovator Awards. Hosted by Hearing Health & Technology Matters, the program highlights advancements in both hardware performance and clinical service delivery software.
Diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in 2023, Sorridi Therapeutics consultant Jennifer Pontikes has been recognized by the Parkinson's Foundation for her leadership in raising over $185,000. Her efforts, centered on the Million Meter Challenge, transformed a virtual fitness competition into a vital support network for those fighting the condition.
While detailing its growth strategy to investors at the National Investment Banking Association conference this week, TRIMAX Power Systems is simultaneously managing a power generation deployment in Maui, Hawaii. The dual focus aims to prove the company’s ability to scale infrastructure projects while meeting rising energy demands.
With an estimated 80 million Americans experiencing hair loss, the demand for precision diagnostics has never been higher. At the Global Beauty & Trichology Symposium in Morrow, Georgia, dermatologist Dr. Kyjuan Brown is addressing this gap by unveiling TricoExam, an AI-powered platform designed to augment professional scalp assessments.
As U.S. holiday retail spending tracks toward a record $1.70 trillion, buyers are abandoning screens for tangible goods. Consumer Product Events reports that 2026 shoppers are prioritizing value, personalization, and emotional connection, favoring analog products that offer utility and warmth over digital distractions during the peak winter season.
Seven internal promotions and three expanded executive roles signal a strategic shift at NorthCountry Federal Credit Union. By elevating veteran staff across operations, technology, and member services, the Burlington-based cooperative is moving to cement its footprint across Vermont and northern New York ahead of a high-profile retirement.
A rare German C G Haenel MKb.42(H) machine gun commanded $270,600 at Morphy’s September 15-17 auction in Denver, Pennsylvania, leading a record-breaking sale of nearly 1,200 lots. The event grossed $6.4 million, with historical rarities significantly outperforming their original high estimates among collectors of military hardware.
As AI and high-density computing drive a surge in demand for digital infrastructure, Vertiv Holdings Co. has tapped industry veteran Michael Resha as its new Executive Vice President of Manufacturing, Logistics and Operational Excellence. Resha steps into the role effective October 5, 2026, reporting directly to CEO Giordano Albertazzi.
Moving beyond the walls of their Denver wellness sanctuary, founders Barbie Beltran and Jose Guerrero have launched three 24/7 YouTube channels dedicated to functional audio. The project, Sacred Society Music, offers curated soundscapes for rest, focus, and social enjoyment, aiming to integrate mindful listening into the noise of modern life.
Only 3.4% of food manufacturers have achieved full digital integration, according to a benchmark study from Food Safety Tech Research. The inaugural report, which surveyed 290 companies, reveals a direct correlation between advanced digital adoption and improved operational outcomes, including faster audit readiness and significantly higher returns on investment.
As hybrid work models reshape office environments, Fort Collins-based Healthy Smart Mart is replacing traditional vending machines with automated micro-markets. The company is offering these installations to North American businesses at zero cost to employers, aiming to modernize workplace amenities while eliminating maintenance burdens for facility managers.
