Valmet, the Finnish industrial technology giant, has entered a long-term strategic partnership with Infosys to modernize its core IT operations. The initiative aims to align the company's digital landscape with its broader "Lead the Way" strategy by integrating advanced artificial intelligence and cloud-based management systems.
The Public Sector Pension Investment Board concluded its fiscal year on March 31, 2026, managing $320.6 billion in net assets. This represents a 7% growth over the prior year, bolstered by a 6.5% annual return that helps sustain the retirement security of federal public servants and Canadian military personnel.
John Knag, a veteran of Dedrone and BAE Systems, has joined Burlington-based MatrixSpace as Vice President of Product. His appointment marks a strategic push to accelerate the company’s roadmap in AI-powered airspace awareness and counter-drone technology as demand from government and corporate sectors intensifies.
NAVEE, a global specialist in intelligent outdoor mobility, has secured top honors at the 2026 London Design Awards. The brand earned a Platinum Award for its ST5 electric scooter series and multiple Gold Awards across its remaining e-scooter models and smart golf trolley product lines, validating its industrial design strategy.
With at least one analyst pinning a $12.00 target on Global Business Travel Group, the company's decision to go private at $9.50 per share has triggered a formal investigation. Kaskela Law is now reviewing the transaction to determine if the cash payout sufficiently compensates shareholders for their equity.
Six veterans traversing the United States by bicycle are scheduled to reach the geographic midpoint of the Great American Rail-Trail on July 3. Their arrival in Battle Creek, Nebraska, serves as a focal point for local celebrations linking the restorative power of outdoor therapy to the nation’s expanding trail infrastructure.
Herndon-based IT provider Iron Bow Technologies has achieved CMMC Level 2 certification, completing a rigorous third-party assessment to validate its ability to manage controlled unclassified information. This milestone follows a multi-year effort to align the company’s security infrastructure with NIST SP 800-171 standards ahead of federal mandates.
Olin Corporation and Huntsman Corporation have entered into a definitive all-stock agreement to merge, creating a North American chemicals powerhouse with $12.5 billion in combined 2025 revenue. The deal aims to leverage vertical integration to unlock over $400 million in annual cost synergies and integration benefits.
Vizsla Silver has awarded a major equipment supply contract to FLSmidth for its Panuco silver-gold project in Sinaloa, Mexico. The deal covers essential processing technology for the site, supporting an initial production capacity of 3,300 tonnes per day with built-in flexibility for future expansion plans.
Athletic training facilities and rehab clinics often struggle with treatment bottlenecks, but a new solution from SwimEx aims to solve this by isolating depth adjustments to the underwater treadmill zone, allowing for staged weight-bearing progression without shutting down the entire aquatic environment for other users.
Boston-based TrustCloud is moving to eliminate manual security audits with the launch of Application Assurance, an AI-powered platform designed to replace quarterly snapshots with continuous monitoring. The system aims to provide CISOs with real-time visibility into security controls across thousands of enterprise applications, cutting assessment cycles from months to days.
Beijing-based insurance technology platform Waterdrop Inc. reported a significant 64.8% jump in net operating revenue for the first quarter of 2026, reaching RMB1.24 billion. The growth, fueled largely by an expansion in insurance-related technical services, arrives as the company celebrates its tenth year of operations.
For the second year running, Manulife has claimed the top spot among life insurers for AI maturity in the 2026 Evident AI Index. The insurer now ranks third overall across all categories, marking a significant milestone in its multi-year strategy to integrate artificial intelligence into its global operations.
For the second year running, Manulife has claimed the top spot among life insurers for AI maturity in the 2026 Evident AI Index. Beyond its industry-leading status in the AI Leadership category, the company now ranks third overall, underscoring a rapid transition from capability building to full-scale enterprise deployment.
The Public Sector Pension Investment Board reached $320.6 billion in net assets by the end of fiscal 2026, marking a 7% increase from the previous year. Despite a challenging environment for private markets, the fund maintained a 10-year net annualized return of 8.8%, securing long-term stability for federal pension plans.
As national median rents retreat for the 34th consecutive month, the rental market is splitting between cities that anchor their residents and those that act as magnets for outsiders. New data from Realtor.com reveals that while Las Vegas residents are staying put, Raleigh is becoming a top destination for newcomers.
With $240 million saved by users through its zero-fee policy, MEXC secured the global lead in silver futures liquidity during May 2026. According to the TokenInsight Crypto Exchange Liquidity Report, the exchange outperformed competitors in order book depth and futures slippage metrics while maintaining a monthly trading volume of $641 billion.
At its RelFest London event, Relativity announced the general availability of aiR Assist and custom analysis tools for its RelativityOne platform. These features allow legal teams to query case data using plain-language prompts and deploy bespoke document review models without writing code, aiming to streamline evidence discovery and legal strategy.
Managing a beverage brand today means navigating a fragmented landscape of Amazon, TikTok Shop, and retail giants simultaneously. With manufacturing no longer the primary bottleneck, companies are increasingly turning to specialized logistics providers to handle the complex, post-production work required to keep inventory moving across every digital and physical shelf.
Nearly half of all U.S. jurisdictions struggled to recruit poll workers during the 2024 general election, prompting the alliance More Perfect to fund a new push by We The Veterans and Military Families. The partnership aims to fill these critical gaps by mobilizing veterans to serve at the ballot box.
Alessandra Maderni, founder of Dreamology Labs, has launched a federal lawsuit in Miami accusing MSC Cruises and its Executive Chairman, Pierfrancesco Vago, of systematically stealing proprietary entertainment concepts. The complaint alleges that MSC misappropriated trade secrets and violated nondisclosure agreements to launch lucrative onboard attractions without compensating the original creators.
As enterprises rush to deploy autonomous AI agents, security teams often find themselves managing a blind spot of exposed credentials and unauthorized tools. New York-based Ceros, a business unit of Beyond Identity, launched today as a dedicated trust layer designed to govern and secure these independent digital workers.
Valued at $98.2 billion in 2025, the global satellite communication market is entering a period of rapid expansion. Analysts forecast the sector will more than double its valuation by 2033, driven by a surge in demand for high-speed connectivity and the aggressive deployment of low Earth orbit satellite constellations.
Ritu Narayan, founder and CEO of student transportation firm Zūm, has claimed the EY US Entrepreneur Of The Year 2026 Bay Area Award. The honor recognizes her success in converting a personal frustration with school transit into a technology-driven infrastructure company that now serves millions of students across 18 states.
Industry leaders and federal investigators will gather at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino from September 15–17 for the annual BSA/AML Gaming Conference. The event, which includes a preliminary fundamentals day on September 14, focuses on the evolving landscape of financial crime prevention within the global gaming sector.
With over 25 years of industry experience, Mike Carlo steps into the role of division president for Taylor Morrison in Sarasota. His appointment arrives as the Scottsdale-based homebuilder prepares to expand its regional footprint with two major resort-style developments scheduled to launch over the next year.
Nearly nine in ten organizations currently deploy AI for productivity, yet most struggle with inconsistent, repetitive data processing. Helsinki-based Valona Intelligence is addressing this gap by launching a Model Context Protocol server, allowing enterprise tools like Microsoft Copilot and Claude to pull directly from curated, real-time market analysis.
The Atlanta City Council has officially greenlit the Sylvan Road Redevelopment, a 14-acre project designed to reshape Southwest Atlanta. The initiative promises over 3,000 residential units and significant public amenities, marking a major step in the city's effort to expand housing access along the Atlanta BeltLine corridor.
After a decade of documenting the turbulent realities of high-conflict co-parenting, author Neal Winsomer has released Calling Out the Shadows: A Father's Stand Against the Current. The book blends personal memoir with a practical framework for maintaining emotional boundaries when dealing with narcissistic behaviors.
The global market for bio vanillin is poised for significant expansion, with projections indicating it will climb from USD 221.4 million in 2025 to USD 485.5 million by 2036. This growth, forecasted at a CAGR of 7.4%, reflects a broader shift among food manufacturers toward natural, clean-label ingredients.
