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VideoAmp Expands Cross-Platform Planner VXP™ With First Party Data from SiriusXM Media and National CineMedia
VideoAmp, the media performance platform, today announced new first-party data integrations with SiriusXM Media and National CineMedia (NCM), expanding the coverage and depth of its cross-platform planning solution, VXP™.
By VideoAmp · Via Business Wire · March 18, 2026
Milliman Giving Fund renews commitment to The Actuarial Foundation’s Math Motivators Tutoring Program
Milliman, Inc., a premier global consulting and actuarial firm, announced that the Milliman Giving Fund renewed a three-year, $600,000 commitment to The Actuarial Foundation’s Math Motivators Tutoring Program. The award expands access to high-quality, free math tutoring for students in under-resourced communities in the United States. The Milliman Giving Fund has invested nearly $1.5 million over seven years of support for the tutoring initiative. With this new commitment, Milliman reaffirms its standing as Math Motivators’ lead financial supporter.
By Milliman, Inc. · Via Business Wire · March 18, 2026
UBERDOC Health Technologies Corp. to Begin Trading on the Canadian Securities Exchange Under the Symbol “APPT”
UBERDOC Health Technologies Corp. (the “Company” or “UBERDOC”) (formerly, Serra Energy Metals Corp.), an innovative healthcare platform empowering patients to connect with top physicians instantly, today announced that its common shares are now trading on the Canadian Securities Exchange (“CSE”) under the ticker symbol APPT.
Telecom Provider Mobile Apps Deliver Strong Customer Experience, but Websites Fall Short, JD Power Finds
As more telecom customers manage their accounts digitally, mobile apps and websites have become the primary way to pay bills, check usage and make service changes. To better capture the digital experience offered by internet service providers and wireless carriers, the JD Power 2026 U.S. Telecom Digital Experience StudySM, released today, evaluates customer perceptions of both mobile apps and websites, including desktop and mobile platforms. Overall customer satisfaction with the telecom digital experience this year is 659 (on a 1,000-point scale) among internet service providers and 654 among wireless carriers.
By JD Power · Via Business Wire · March 18, 2026
New York Times Bestselling Author, Renowned Activist, and Exoneree Amanda Knox Announced as Neostella's 2026 NeoSummit Keynote Speaker
Amanda Knox was wrongfully convicted, imprisoned in Italy, and later exonerated—and she's spent every year since examining how narratives take shape, how truth gets distorted, and how broken systems resist nuance.
By Neostella · Via Business Wire · March 18, 2026
R Systems Unveils EXIQO to Enable Enterprise-Scale Agentic AI Integration and Accelerate Engineering Velocity
R Systems International Limited, a global leader in digital product engineering, today announced the launch of EXIQO, an AI Studio designed to enable enterprises scale production-grade agentic AI across business and technology functions.
Wolters Kluwer UpToDate Expert AI Now Awards Continuing Medical Education (CME) Credits
Wolters Kluwer Health announced today that clinicians using UpToDate Expert AI can now earn Continuing Medical Education (CME) credit directly within their clinical workflow. When users ask clinical questions or engage in dialogue with UpToDate Expert AI, eligible activity can be captured for CME, enabling clinicians to earn and track credit as part of routine point-of-care decision-making.
By Wolters Kluwer Health · Via Business Wire · March 18, 2026
I-Pulse Acquires CSI Technologies to Strengthen U.S. High-Energy Capacitor Manufacturing Capabilities
Co-Founder, Chairman, and CEO, Robert Friedland, and Co-Founder and Chief Technology Officer, Laurent Frescaline, of I-Pulse, the world leader in high pulsed power technologies, are pleased to announce the acquisition of CSI Technologies, Inc., the California-based manufacturer of high-energy, high-voltage capacitors serving industrial, medical, and defense applications.
By I-Pulse · Via Business Wire · March 18, 2026
Hunt Military Communities Announces $84.4 Million Capital Investment in Asset Improvements
Hunt Military Communities (HMC) today announced the execution of an $84.4 million capital investment plan as part of its ongoing reinvestment program to support critical improvements while preserving the long-term performance of military housing communities nationwide.
By Hunt Military Communities · Via Business Wire · March 18, 2026
Ethisphere Names WD as One of the 2026 World's Most Ethical Companies® for the Eighth Time
Western Digital Corporation (Nasdaq: WDC), the storage foundation of the AI-driven data economy, has been recognized for the eighth consecutive year as one of the 2026 World’s Most Ethical Companies® by Ethisphere, a global leader in defining and advancing the standards of ethical business practices.
By Western Digital Corporation · Via Business Wire · March 18, 2026
Andersen Consulting Bolsters Cybersecurity Offering Through Collaboration with Trillium Information Security Systems
Andersen Consulting strengthens its technology and risk management capabilities through a Collaboration Agreement with Trillium Information Security Systems (TISS), a cybersecurity firm.
By Andersen Consulting · Via Business Wire · March 18, 2026
Record 2025 Results Underscore New York Life’s Financial Strength and Mutual Advantage
New York Life, America’s largest¹ mutual life insurer, today announced record financial results for 2025, reflecting the strength of its mutual structure, diversified business model, and disciplined capital management.
By New York Life · Via Business Wire · March 18, 2026
Thomas & Company Named 2026 Unemployment Cost Management Provider of the Year by HR Tech Outlook
Thomas & Company (T&C) is proud to announce its recognition as the winner of the Unemployment Cost Management Provider of the Year for 2026, an honor bestowed by HR Tech Outlook magazine. This distinguished award reflects T&C’s unwavering dedication to excellence, forward-thinking solutions, and outstanding service within the HR technology sector.
By Thomas & Company · Via Business Wire · March 18, 2026
OMRON Introduces Detection Module for Clean Suit Environments
OMRON Electronic Components today announced the launch of the B5T-007003 Human Vision Component (B5T HVC-P2), a module specialized for human body detection in cleanroom environments where workers wear protective garments.
By OMRON Electronic Components · Via Business Wire · March 18, 2026
CrowdStrike Achieves FedRAMP High Authorization for Federal XIoT and OT Security
Fal.Con Gov 2026 -- CrowdStrike (NASDAQ: CRWD) today announced that Falcon® for XIoT has achieved Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP) High Authorization, expanding CrowdStrike’s protection to federal operational and connected infrastructure at the government's highest authorization baseline. Delivered through the FedRAMP High-authorized Falcon® platform in GovCloud, Falcon for XIoT protects the mission-critical systems that power national critical infrastructure.
By CrowdStrike · Via Business Wire · March 18, 2026
Emerging Technology Could Help Manage Healthcare Costs as Spending Poised to Reach $23 Trillion by 2040, Oliver Wyman Analysis Shows
Global healthcare systems are facing a structural inflection point. Without meaningful intervention, factors including aging populations, labor shortages and system inefficiencies will increase sector spending from $11.8 trillion today to $23.1 trillion by 2040, placing unprecedented strain on healthcare systems. This is according to Oliver Wyman, a global leader in management consulting and a business of Marsh (NYSE: MRSH), which today released Unlocking the Great Health Productivity Reset, a detailed analysis quantifying the productivity potential of AI, robotics, and quantum technology for clinical care, pharma, MedTech and payers.
By Oliver Wyman · Via Business Wire · March 18, 2026
CrowdStrike Expands GovCloud Offerings to Advance National Cybersecurity with Speed and Control
Fal.Con Gov 2026 - CrowdStrike (NASDAQ: CRWD) today announced expanded capabilities in GovCloud, bringing more of the battle-tested Falcon® platform to U.S. public sector defenders. With new agentic automation, proactive threat defense, unified IT/OT protection, and flexible procurement within its Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP) High-authorized environment, CrowdStrike is accelerating the public sector’s shift from manual operations to machine-speed defense – stopping AI-accelerated threats with precision and control.
By CrowdStrike · Via Business Wire · March 18, 2026
ESSENCE Festival of Culture® Presented by Coca-Cola® Names Teyana Taylor as Chief Curator for 2026 to Shape the Elevation of Excellence Across its Programming
ESSENCE Festival of Culture® presented by Coca-Cola® today announced that Teyana Taylor and her creative team, The Aunties, have been named Chief Curator for the 2026 festival, set for July 3–5 in New Orleans. In this newly created role, Taylor will bring her signature lens rooted in Black culture, feminine power, and intentional creative storytelling to shape the programming experience across the festival’s most celebrated stages and spaces.
By ESSENCE · Via Business Wire · March 18, 2026
Terreno Realty Corporation Announces Lease in Hialeah, FL
Terreno Realty Corporation (NYSE:TRNO), an acquirer, owner and operator of industrial real estate in six major coastal U.S. markets, announced today that it has executed a lease for 88,000 square feet in Countyline Corporate Park Building 25 in Hialeah, Florida with a provider of export and reverse logistics. The lease commences July 1, 2026 and will expire December 2031. In order to facilitate the new lease Terreno Realty Corporation negotiated an early termination with the existing tenant whose lease was to expire August 31, 2026.
By Terreno Realty Corporation · Via Business Wire · March 18, 2026
JFrog Unveils Universal MCP Registry, Delivering a Secure System of Record for the AI-Driven Software Supply Chain
JFrog Ltd (Nasdaq: FROG), the Liquid Software company and creators of the JFrog Software Supply Chain Platform, the system of record for software artifacts, binaries, and AI assets, today introduced its JFrog MCP Registry. Expanding on current capabilities in JFrog AI Catalog, the new registry acts as a single source of truth for securely governing Model Context Protocol (MCP) Servers, helping companies transition AI usage from an enterprise-wide compliance and security risk into a competitive advantage.
By JFrog Ltd. · Via Business Wire · March 18, 2026
Paycom Recognized as a USA Today Most Trusted Brand for 2026
Paycom Software, Inc. (NYSE: PAYC) (“Paycom”), a leading provider of comprehensive, cloud-based human capital management software, was recognized as one of USA Today’s Most Trusted Brands 2026, earning the only five‑star rating in its industry, reflecting strong consumer confidence in the company’s HR and payroll technology, security standards and commitment to reliable service.
By Paycom Software, Inc. · Via Business Wire · March 18, 2026
Elliptic Integrates With Tempo, the Payments-First Blockchain
Elliptic, the leader in digital asset decisioning, today announced full blockchain coverage for Tempo, the payments-first Layer-1 blockchain incubated by Stripe and Paradigm. With this integration, compliance and investigation teams gain full visibility into one of the most significant expansions of real-world financial activity onto blockchain infrastructure.
By Elliptic · Via Business Wire · March 18, 2026
Omdia by Informa TechTarget Expands Executive Leadership to Accelerate Growth
Technology research and advisory group Omdia by Informa TechTarget is continuing its growth with two strategic leadership appointments that strengthen the company’s focus on innovation, client service, and reaching new markets.
By TechTarget, Inc. · Via Business Wire · March 18, 2026
Ethisphere Names ADM as One of the 2026 World’s Most Ethical Companies for 7th Year in a Row
ADM (NYSE:ADM), a global leader in innovative solutions from nature, has been recognized as one of the 2026 World’s Most Ethical Companies® by Ethisphere, a global leader in defining and advancing the standards of ethical business practices.
By ADM · Via Business Wire · March 18, 2026
Spring Has Sprung and So Have the Pests
With the official start of spring around the corner, the board-certified entomologists at the National Pest Management Association (NPMA) are urging homeowners to get ahead of the surge of unwanted pests like ants, termites, flies and mosquitoes.
eDreams ODIGEO Becomes Highest-rated Travel Brand in the United States as It Earns Renewed BBB Accreditation
eDreams ODIGEO (the "Company" or "eDO") (BME: EDR) (OTC: EDDRF), the world’s leading travel subscription company and parent company of US travel brand eDreams.net, today announced that it has been accredited once again by the Better Business Bureau (BBB) in the United States, securing the organization’s highest available rating of ‘A+’.
By eDreams ODIGEO · Via Business Wire · March 18, 2026
Identy.io Achieves Zero Attack Acceptance in DHS RIVR Face Liveness Evaluation, Leads Field on Speed and User Satisfaction
Identy.io today announced its results in the Active PAD evaluation of the 2025 Remote Identity Validation Rally (RIVR), conducted by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate at the Maryland Test Facility (MdTF). Unlike the Passive PAD evaluation, which processes previously acquired samples, the Active PAD evaluation assesses the complete capture process with real users, capturing not only the effectiveness of the liveness system but also transaction time and user satisfaction.
By Identy.io · Via Business Wire · March 18, 2026
Foundation for the Development of Western Syria to Host Congressional Briefing Today Marking One-Year Anniversary of March 2025 Massacre of Alawites and Christians
The Foundation for the Development of Western Syria (the “Foundation”) will host a bipartisan congressional briefing this afternoon on Capitol Hill to commemorate the one-year anniversary of the March 2025 massacre that devastated Alawite and Christian communities across Latakia and Syria’s coastal region.
POMTOC Accelerates Terminal Modernization to Support Regional Trade Growth with Tideworks Cloud TOS
Tideworks Technology, Inc. (Tideworks), a full-service provider of comprehensive terminal operating system (TOS) solutions, today announced the go-live of Mainsail 10 and Spinnaker at Port of Miami Terminal Operating Company (POMTOC), a key cargo gateway serving South Florida and global markets. The cloud-based deployment advances POMTOC’s broader terminal modernization strategy, enhancing operational efficiency, scalability, and reliability to support higher volumes and smoother cargo movement.
By Tideworks Technology, Inc. · Via Business Wire · March 18, 2026
Hirundo Uses NVIDIA NeMo Evaluator, CUDA, and GB200 NVL72 to Validate Breakthrough AI Safety Results Across Open-Source LLMs
Hirundo, the world’s first Machine Unlearning platform for large language models (LLMs), announced measurable AI safety improvements across leading open-source models, powered by the NVIDIA technology stack. Using NVIDIA NeMo Evaluator for rigorous before-and-after model benchmarking, NVIDIA GB200 NVL72 system for high-speed model editing, and NVIDIA CUDA for hardware-accelerated unlearning computation, Hirundo’s patented unlearning engine delivered enterprise-grade safety improvements across numerous foundational models including: Gemma 3, GPT-OSS and Llama open-source models — in just 17 minutes, without meaningful accuracy degradation.
By Hirundo · Via Business Wire · March 18, 2026
SageReport Launches to Address the Crisis in School Psychology with Advanced Report-Writing Technology
SageReport, an advanced report-writing platform built specifically for the field of school psychology, today announced its official launch. Designed to help practitioners generate high-quality, parent-friendly draft reports more efficiently, SageReport reduces administrative burden and gives professionals more time to focus on students.
By SageReport · Via Business Wire · March 18, 2026
IKS Health Again Wins Three Top Honors in Black Book’s 2026 AI-Driven RCM, Medical Coding, and Clinical Documentation & AI Services Categories
IKS Health, a global leader in care enablement solutions, is honored to win three 2026 Black Book Research awards: AI-driven revenue cycle management (RCM) category for a second year, medical coding for the fourth year in a row, and clinical documentation and AI services for 13 straight years. The trifecta of wins highlights the importance of client recognition of accountability, technology enablement, and measurable outcomes, and highlights IKS Health’s proven value across revenue optimization for healthcare organizations.
By IKS Health · Via Business Wire · March 18, 2026
Ultralytics Debuts Ultralytics Platform: The Definitive Way to Annotate, Train, and Deploy Vision AI
Ultralytics, the company behind the YOLO family of object detection models, today introduced Ultralytics Platform, a comprehensive end-to-end vision AI platform featuring powerful SAM-powered smart annotation for building high-quality datasets in a fraction of the time; an all-new cloud training experience with 22 GPU options and real-time experiment tracking; and seamless global deployment across 43 regions with built-in production monitoring, all in a single, connected platform.
By Ultralytics · Via Business Wire · March 18, 2026
AI Has Arrived in Finance. Teams Are Eager To Put It to Work at Scale, Yooz Survey Shows
A new survey by Yooz, a Cloud-based purchase-to-pay (P2P) automation provider, finds that finance teams are embracing artificial intelligence faster than many industry observers expected. According to the Yooz 2026 AI in Finance Report, 67% of finance professionals are currently using or piloting AI, with growing confidence pointing to the next phase: applying AI within core financial workflows to drive efficiency, improve accuracy, and strengthen fraud prevention.
By Yooz · Via Business Wire · March 18, 2026
RecVue Completes Acquisition of AiVidens
RecVue, the leader in AI-powered billing and revenue management platforms for complex enterprise monetization, today announced it has completed the acquisition of AiVidens. By acquiring the cash management and collections platform, RecVue will enable enterprises to move beyond simple revenue automation to unify contract governance, billing, collections, revenue compliance, revenue sharing, and liquidity management all within a single revenue operating system.
By RecVue · Via Business Wire · March 18, 2026
Summit Financial Adds $1.2B RIA Signet Financial Management to Continue Rapid Expansion of its National Platform
Summit Financial, a preeminent investment advisory firm offering integrated wealth management and planning services, in collaboration with Merchant, announced the addition of Signet Financial Management, a $1.2 billion New Jersey-based registered investment advisor, to Summit’s rapidly expanding national platform.
By Summit Financial · Via Business Wire · March 18, 2026
Tufin and Akamai Unite Policy Automation and Microsegmentation to Deliver Modern Zero Trust Security
Tufin, the leader in network security posture management, today announced it has teamed with Akamai to introduce a new joint security solution. By integrating Akamai Guardicore Segmentation, the collaboration combines workload-level enforcement with centralized policy visibility to deliver modern Zero Trust security to the enterprise.
By Tufin · Via Business Wire · March 18, 2026
Aderant Introduces AI-Powered Evaluation and Employee Performance Intelligence in vi by Aderant
Aderant®, a leading global provider of business management software for law firms, today announced the launch of new AI-powered employee performance reviews, sentiment analysis, and auto-summarization within viEval and viAllocate, part of the vi by Aderant suite of solutions. These enhancements mark the first client-facing AI capabilities within this product line, and are designed to bring greater clarity, consistency, and intelligence to talent decisions.
By Aderant · Via Business Wire · March 18, 2026
Blue Matter Launches People and Organization Practice to Help Biopharma Navigate Structural Shift
Blue Matter today announced the launch of its People and Organization Practice, a dedicated capability designed to help life science companies build organizations that can perform through complexity - from enterprise transformation and M&A integration to talent strategy, learning, and workforce redesign.
By Blue Matter · Via Business Wire · March 18, 2026
Williams-Sonoma, Inc. announces strong fourth quarter and fiscal year 2025 results
Williams-Sonoma, Inc. (NYSE: WSM) today announced operating results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended February 1, 2026 (fiscal 2025). The fourth quarter fiscal 2025 consisted of 13 weeks, and the fourth quarter fiscal 2024 consisted of 14 weeks. Fiscal 2025 consisted of 52 weeks, and fiscal 2024 consisted of 53 weeks.
By Williams-Sonoma, Inc. · Via Business Wire · March 18, 2026
Oshkosh Corporation Recognized as One of the 2026 World’s Most Ethical Companies® by Ethisphere for 11th Consecutive Year
Oshkosh Corporation (NYSE: OSK), a leading innovator of purpose-built vehicles, equipment and services, announced today that it has been recognized by Ethisphere, a global leader in defining and advancing the standards of ethical business practices, as one of the 2026 World’s Most Ethical Companies®. This marks the company’s 11th consecutive year of achieving this recognition. Oshkosh is among 138 honorees spanning 17 countries and 40 industries.
By Oshkosh Corporation · Via Business Wire · March 18, 2026
Daffy Surpasses $1 Billion in Charitable Assets Just 4.5 Years After Launch
Daffy, the modern donor-advised fund (DAF) platform designed to help people be more generous, more often, today announced that it crossed $1 billion in charitable assets, a milestone reached in less than four and a half years since launching on September 30, 2021. That pace of growth translates to more than $7 in charitable assets added for every second since launch.
By Daffy · Via Business Wire · March 18, 2026
Baked by Melissa Names CFO Sanjay Khetan CEO; Founder Melissa Ben-Ishay Becomes President
Baked by Melissa, the New York-based dessert company known for its handcrafted bite-size cupcakes and treats, today announced a leadership transition designed to accelerate the company's next phase of growth. Co-Founder, Melissa Ben-Ishay will move from Chief Executive Officer to President, and Sanjay Khetan, who has served as Chief Financial Officer for the past year, has been appointed Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. Following a year of operational and financial groundwork designed to prepare the company for its next stage of expansion, this transition deliberately positions each leader to operate in their area of highest impact as Baked by Melissa pursues its most ambitious agenda to date.
By Baked by Melissa · Via Business Wire · March 18, 2026
RAAPID Secures Series-A Extension to Scale Neuro-Symbolic AI-Powered Medical Coding
RAAPID, Inc., an AI-powered risk adjustment company backed by M12 (Microsoft's venture fund) and recognized by Modern Healthcare as a 2025 Best in Business honoree in Healthcare IT, today announced the closing of additional Series-A investment from UPMC Enterprises, the innovation, commercialization, and venture capital arm of UPMC.
By RAAPID, Inc. · Via Business Wire · March 18, 2026
Deskpro Now Available on the AWS European Sovereign Cloud
Today, Deskpro, provider of the secure AI-powered help desk platform, announced that it is a partner for the AWS European Sovereign Cloud, a new, independent cloud for Europe that is backed by strong technical controls, sovereign assurances, and legal protections designed to meet the needs of European governments and enterprises.
By Deskpro · Via Business Wire · March 18, 2026
UKG Workforce Operating Platform Named Overall Leader in Two New Industry Reports
UKG, a leading global AI platform unifying HR, pay, and workforce management, has been recognized as the overall Leader by Nucleus Research in two new reports — the latest industry analyst distinctions as UKG defines the next era of AI-led frontline workforce operations.
By UKG · Via Business Wire · March 18, 2026
Helios Technologies and Mote Marine Laboratory Partner on Marine Science & Technology Digital Hub at New Science Education Aquarium
Helios Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: HLIO) (“Helios” or the “Company”), a global leader in highly engineered motion control and electronic control technologies, is proud to announce it is the lead sponsor of the Marine Science & Technology Digital Hub at the new Mote Science Education Aquarium (SEA). This partnership strengthens both organizations’ commitments to innovation, technology, and community engagement.
By Helios Technologies, Inc. · Via Business Wire · March 18, 2026
Comtech Achieves Major Milestone with Delivery of First EDIM Modems to U.S. Army
Mar. 18, 2026-- Comtech Telecommunications Corp. (NASDAQ: CMTL) (“Comtech” or “the Company”), a global communications technology leader, today announced the delivery of the first set of Enterprise Digital Intermediate Frequency Multicarrier (“EDIM”) modems to the U.S. Army. This delivery is part of Comtech’s ongoing $48.6 million contract.
Engine Brings Expanded Hotel Selection and Expense Integration to SAP Concur
Engine, a leading business travel platform trusted by more than 1 million travelers, today announced an integration with SAP Concur, the world's leading provider of integrated travel, expense, and invoice management solutions. Through the integration, Engine’s network of more than 900,000 global hotel properties will be available to Concur Travel users via the Hotel Connector, and Engine customers who also use Concur Expense can benefit from automatic e-receipt integration.
By Engine · Via Business Wire · March 18, 2026
Samsung and AMD Expand Strategic Collaboration on Next-Generation AI Memory Solutions
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. today announced it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with AMD to expand their strategic collaboration on next-generation AI memory and computing technologies.
By Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. · Via Business Wire · March 18, 2026
F5 Collaborates with AWS and Microsoft on NSS Labs Research Paper on AI Runtime Security Testing
F5, a global leader in delivering and securing every app and API, in collaboration with Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Microsoft, today announced their contributions to a landmark white paper from NSS Labs focused on AI Security Beyond the Model: What Enterprises Need to Care About—and Why. This effort lays out a comprehensive framework for running proper AI guardrails efficacy tests, marking a defining moment in AI security and governance best practices.
By F5, Inc. · Via Business Wire · March 18, 2026
Global Study From Feinstein Institutes to Unlock Secrets of Lupus Remission
For patients living with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), their immune systems mistakenly attack themselves, unleashing dangerous and painful levels of inflammation. For many, the goal is to reach remission, when symptoms disappear. While remission often means an end to obvious symptoms, scientists are exploring if it signifies complete healing, or if underlying issues, particularly in the brain, might still be “simmering” unnoticed.
Avangrid Named as One of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® for the 8th Consecutive Year
Avangrid, Inc., a leading energy company and member of the Iberdrola Group, announced it has been recognized as one of the 2026 World’s Most Ethical Companies® by Ethisphere, a global leader in defining and advancing the standards of ethical business practices. Avangrid has been recognized eight years in a row and is one of only five honorees in the Energy & Utilities industry.
By AVANGRID, Inc. · Via Business Wire · March 18, 2026
Avaya Announces Avaya Nexus™ Mission-Critical Voice Platform for Critical Communications in Highly Regulated Industries
Avaya, a global leader in enterprise software solutions, today announced Avaya Nexus™, built for always-on reliability, high-fidelity voice clarity, and hardened security for organizations in mission-critical environments where voice communications downtime is not an option. Avaya Nexus™ is designed to meet stringent government requirements and support the needs of regulated or high-security industries including healthcare, financial services, and emergency services. It goes beyond what general-purpose collaboration platforms are designed to deliver, with a secure voice infrastructure and broader ecosystem integration through a cloud-native architecture and deployment flexibility.
By Avaya · Via Business Wire · March 18, 2026
SmartSense Survey: 75% of Hospital CFOs Report Heightened Cost Pressures in 2026; One in Four Lose Over $1M Annually to Preventable Failures
SmartSense by Digi, part of Digi International (NASDAQ: DGII, www.digi.com) and a leading global provider of Internet of Things (IoT) connectivity solutions, today released findings from its Hospital CFO Technology Outlook Report, based on a survey of 150 U.S.-based hospital CFOs. The report examines technology budget expectations, investment priorities, and how organizations are navigating increased economic pressure. In the findings of the report, 73% of CFOs say their organization’s technology budget will increase in 2026, AI tops priorities for clinical and operational use cases, and proven ROI is more dire than ever.
By Digi International · Via Business Wire · March 18, 2026
Nicholas Wealth Launches BHDG To Target Bitcoin Downside Protection
XFUNDS by Nicholas Wealth, a leading provider of actively-managed income ETFs, today adds the Nicholas Bitcoin Tail ETF (NYSE: BHDG) to its growing ETF suite. Launched in partnership with Tidal Investments LLC, the actively managed fund is built around distinct return characteristics tied to Bitcoin.
By Nicholas Wealth Management · Via Business Wire · March 18, 2026
Kristen Bell, Adam Grant, Brené Brown, Pete Sohn, Derrick Henry and Nick Saban to Headline BetterUp’s Uplift 2026
BetterUp®, the AI-powered human transformation company and inventor of virtual coaching, today announced its speaker lineup for Uplift, an immersive two-day summit where global enterprise leaders, leading researchers and cultural visionaries gather to exchange ideas, engage in debate and uncover new insights around AI readiness, leadership, talent retention, growth, and performance.
By BetterUp · Via Business Wire · March 18, 2026
eClinicalWorks and Sunoh.ai Drive Time Savings and Workflow Improvements at 78-Provider FQHC
eClinicalWorks®, the largest ambulatory cloud EHR, today announced that Johnson Health Center (JHC) is leveraging Sunoh.ai to streamline clinical documentation and reduce administrative burden across its 78-provider organization. The AI-powered medical scribe is helping JHC clinicians save significant time per patient visit, enabling them to spend more time engaging with patients while reducing documentation fatigue. As a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) serving communities across Virginia, Johnson Health Center is focused on expanding access to care while supporting provider wellbeing.
By eClinicalWorks · Via Business Wire · March 18, 2026
RGP Expands ERP Modernization Capabilities Under Brett Wells, Launches Streamline 360™ Readiness Framework
RGP (Nasdaq: RGP), a global professional services firm, today announced the expansion of its Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) consulting capabilities under the leadership of Brett Wells, ERP and Business Technology Solution Leader within its Consulting Services Segment. The announcement coincides with the launch of RGP Streamline 360™, a new ERP readiness framework designed to help organizations modernize their core systems and prepare for AI-driven transformation.
By RGP · Via Business Wire · March 18, 2026
Sunrise Announces Landmark Results from the SUNSAS Trial, the Largest Randomized Controlled Study of an At-Home Sleep Apnea Diagnostic Pathway Compared with PSG
Sunrise Group, a pioneer in medical device innovation and sleep care, today announced results from the SUNSAS clinical study, now published in The Lancet Regional Health – Europe, a leading international medical journal. Supported by the French Ministry of Health through the Forfait Innovation program, this study is the largest randomized controlled trial to date evaluating an at-home diagnostic pathway for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) compared with gold-standard polysomnography (PSG).
By Sunrise Group · Via Business Wire · March 18, 2026
Engageware to Share Agentic AI Deployment Playbook for Financial Services at Fintech Americas 2026
Engageware, the most used AI-powered customer engagement platform for regulated industries, trusted by more than 600 global enterprises including 25% of the top banks in the Americas, today announced it will showcase at Fintech Americas 2026 how banks and other financial services organizations can scale agentic AI into production with the governance, auditability, and operational controls required in high-volume, compliance-critical environments.
By Engageware · Via Business Wire · March 18, 2026
rePete By Bold Commerce Partners with Node to Kill the Guest Checkout Revenue Gap
Bold Commerce, a leading Shopify app company powering repeat purchase experiences for more than 100,000 merchants worldwide and processing over $3 billion in subscription volume, today announced a partnership with Node to transform how merchants convert guest checkout shoppers into repeat customers on their newest Shopify app, rePete.
By Bold Commerce · Via Business Wire · March 18, 2026
Williams-Sonoma, Inc. announces a 15% quarterly dividend increase
Williams-Sonoma, Inc. (NYSE: WSM) announced today that its Board of Directors has authorized a 15% increase in the company’s quarterly cash dividend to $0.76 per common share. The quarterly dividend is payable on May 22, 2026, to stockholders of record as of the close of business on April 17, 2026.
By Williams-Sonoma, Inc. · Via Business Wire · March 18, 2026
National House Price Growth Turns Slightly Negative for First Time Since 2012, According to First American Data & Analytics Monthly Home Price Index Report
First American Data & Analytics, a leading national provider of property-centric information, risk management and valuation solutions and a division of First American Financial Corporation (NYSE: FAF), today released its February 2026 Home Price Index (HPI) report. The report tracks home price changes less than four weeks behind real time at the national, state and metropolitan (Core-Based Statistical Area) levels and includes metropolitan price tiers that segment sale transactions into starter, mid and luxury tiers. The full report can be found here.
F5 and Skyfire Partner to Advance Secure Agentic Commerce for the Enterprise
F5, Inc. (NASDAQ: FFIV), the global leader in delivering and securing every app and API, and Skyfire, the agentic commerce platform providing identity and payment infrastructure for AI agents, today announced a technology partnership designed to enable enterprises to securely allow verified AI agents while still blocking malicious actors. The planned integration brings Skyfire’s open Know Your Agent (KYA) protocol to the F5 Application Delivery and Security Platform (ADSP), intended to enable merchants and content providers to distinguish legitimate, revenue-generating AI agent traffic from malicious automation.
By F5, Inc. · Via Business Wire · March 18, 2026
Stringr Forms Genna as Independent AI Company and Expands Leadership Team
Stringr today announced the launch of Genna, a new AI company focused on helping media organizations create, manage, and distribute video more efficiently as newsrooms face increasing demand for video content and tighter production resources. Co-Founders Lindsay Stewart and Brian McNeill will continue to lead strategy and product across both Stringr and Genna.
By Genna · Via Business Wire · March 18, 2026
Square's 2026 Local Economy Report Reveals the Neighborhood Network Effect: Regular Customers Drive 6X More Revenue and Create Interconnected Local Economies
Square today published its 2026 Local Economy Report report, a first-of-its-kind analysis revealing how "regulars" and the neighborhood networks they create are the backbone of thriving local economies. The report reveals that regular customers drive 6x more revenue for local businesses and unpacks the patterns and trends in their spending. This includes regulars making predictable purchases, tipping more generously, and prioritizing in-person experiences, which ultimately creates the steady demand businesses rely on during periods of economic uncertainty.
By Square · Via Business Wire · March 18, 2026
Torq Becomes the Cursor of Security Operations With New Agentic Builder
Torq, the established agentic security operations leader, today unveiled Agentic Builder, a critical extension of the Torq AI SOC Platform that turns human intent into agentic outcomes. Agentic Builder enables SOCs to shift the cognitive load of engineering security automation from humans to machines. These Cursor-level capabilities eliminate all barriers to deliver production-grade agentic workflows and AI Agents that manage unlimited alerts 24x7, integrate with every level of the enterprise stack, streamline investigation, and respond at machine speed.
By Torq · Via Business Wire · March 18, 2026
Bindplane Announces Global Intelligence for Autonomous Security Pipeline Management at RSAC 2026 Conference
Bindplane, the Unified Telemetry pipeline built on OpenTelemetry, today announced the launch of Global Intelligence, its newest capability that enables continuous autonomous monitoring and management of enterprise security data pipelines.
By Bindplane · Via Business Wire · March 18, 2026
Shooter Detection Systems Introduces SDS Perimeter, Bringing Proven Gunshot Detection Expertise to Outdoor Environments
Shooter Detection Systems (SDS), an Alarm.com (NASDAQ: ALRM) company and leading provider of gunshot detection solutions, today announced that its SDS Perimeter Outdoor Gunshot Detection System is now available following the successful completion of its beta testing program. Purpose-built for exterior environments, SDS’s new outdoor technology extends the company’s proven gunshot detection capabilities beyond building interiors to provide earlier threat awareness across campuses, building perimeters, parking lots, and other outdoor spaces.
By Shooter Detection Systems · Via Business Wire · March 18, 2026
Converge Selects KYND to Scale Underwriting Platform Across the U.S. Market
Leading cyber risk analytics provider KYND has been appointed by technology-driven cyber insurer Converge to support the rapid expansion of its digital underwriting platform and to drive growth.
By KYND · Via Business Wire · March 18, 2026
ForwardEdge ASIC Selects BrainChip’s Neuromorphic Computing for Future ASICs
BrainChip Holdings Ltd. (ASX: BRN, OTCQX: BRCHF, ADR: BCHPY), a leading developer of ultra-low-power, fully digital, event-based neuromorphic AI, today announced a strategic collaboration with ForwardEdge ASIC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) specializing in advanced ASIC architecture and microelectronics development.
By BrainChip Holdings Ltd. · Via Business Wire · March 18, 2026
Snowflake Launches Project SnowWork, Bringing Outcome-Driven AI to Every Business User
Snowflake (NYSE: SNOW), the AI Data Cloud company, today announced the research preview of Project SnowWork, a new autonomous enterprise AI platform designed to help business users massively accelerate workflows. Acting as a proactive AI partner, Project SnowWork empowers individuals and teams across the business to simply ask for what they need and have Project SnowWork securely complete multi-step tasks based on conversational prompts.
By Snowflake Inc. · Via Business Wire · March 18, 2026
MAPEI Corporation to Sponsor Gary Sinise’s Keynote at Coverings 2026
MAPEI Corporation announced today that it will sponsor Gary Sinise’s keynote address at Coverings 2026, reinforcing the company’s long-standing commitment to supporting veterans and their families through its partnership with the Gary Sinise Foundation as well as continuing its ongoing support of the key industry show Coverings.
By MAPEI Corporation · Via Business Wire · March 18, 2026
ReSource Pro Expands Insurance Premium Accounting and Commission Management Services for Agencies
ReSource Pro, a leader in operations, analytics, and technology solutions for the insurance industry, today announced the expansion of its Revenue Management Services Suite, a technology-agnostic bundled offering designed to help insurance agencies strengthen premium accounting accuracy, revenue visibility, and operational efficiency.
By ReSource Pro · Via Business Wire · March 18, 2026