Leaders in the data integration market include Boomi, Matillion, Oracle, Qlik, and Salesforce (Informatica).

MIAMI, Sept. 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Over the past decade, data integration grew as a proxy of the data warehouse and lakehouse. Organizations stood up a warehouse or lakehouse, and the ingestion, transformation, and orchestration spend followed. In 2026, data integration has become its own demand center. Development activity is booming, and AI-assisted coding is pushing out more applications and more agents than data teams can wire up. Every new application and AI agent leaves varied data integration requirements in its wake, and integration demand is rising sharply across the enterprise.

Customer demands have shifted accordingly. Now, integration is much less an optimized engine or tool, but rather a layer that serves everyone who builds pipelines, including analysts, engineers, developers, and AI agents. Customers increasingly favor managed data integration services and self-service stacks that combine ingestion and transformation tooling, and they are demanding consolidated solutions in the form of platforms that address the data layer from source to product.

"Data integration is no longer growing as a proxy of the warehouse," said Alexander Wurm, Principal Analyst at Nucleus Research. "Every new application and AI agent leaves integration requirements in its wake, and customers want one platform that handles the whole data layer from source to product. Vendors are responding with the fastest pace of innovation we have seen in this market in years."

Vendors have responded by reversing the unbundling that defined the market from 2019 to 2024. While ingestion and transformation engines still drive selection for certain use cases, platforms are increasingly winning on consolidated integration support that spans batch ingestion, change data capture (CDC), and streaming transformation. The deals completed over the past year illustrate the market direction. Fivetran has merged with dbt Labs, IBM has acquired both StreamSets and Confluent, Salesforce has completed its acquisition of Informatica, and Qlik has folded Talend into its cloud platform.

Customers have also set a new standard for usability. Flow-based user interfaces have increasingly become an experience to view and manage data flows rather than build them. Instead, users prefer building data flows with third-party coding agents and interacting with data integration services through dedicated command line interface (CLI) and Model Context Protocol (MCP) offerings. Desired usability finds a middle ground, allowing customers to build with frontier models and harnesses, iterate visually with flow-based interfaces, and scale activity with AI agent support.

Leaders in the Value Matrix excel in both functionality and usability, offering consolidated integration that delivers strong returns and supports adoption at scale. Leaders in this year's Value Matrix are Boomi, Matillion, Oracle, Qlik, and Salesforce (Informatica).

Experts offer deep, specialized integration functionality suited to complex and technical requirements. Experts in this year's Value Matrix are AWS, Fivetran (dbt Labs), Google, and IBM (Confluent).

Accelerators focus on usability and ease of deployment, delivering integration that enables quick adoption. This year's Accelerators are Airbyte, Coalesce, Microsoft, and SnapLogic.

Core Providers offer essential, reliable integration for organizations with focused needs. This year's Core Providers are Estuary, Etleap, Pentaho (Hitachi), Prophecy, and SAP.

To download the 2026 Data Integration Technology Value Matrix, click here.

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Nucleus Research is the recognized global leader in ROI technology research. Using a case-based approach, we provide research streams and advisory services that allow vendors and end users to quantify and maximize the return from their technology investments. For more information, visit NucleusResearch.com or follow our latest updates on LinkedIn.

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The assessment notes Ivalua's key strengths including unified single data model with dense cross-object linkage, deep discrete-manufacturing and automotive process depth, and deployment flexibility uncommon among S2P vendors and strong integration breadth.

REDWOOD CITY, Calif., Sept. 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Ivalua, the enterprise AI platform for procurement, today announced that it was named a Leader in the IDC MarketScape: Worldwide AI-Enabled Direct Spend 2026 Vendor Assessment (#US54900426, September 2026).

IDC MarketScape has named Ivalua a Leader in AI-enabled direct spend based on capabilities, strategy, market presence, and core architecture. Ivalua's Direct Materials Spend Management solution enables organizations to ensure supply continuity, optimize costs, mitigate supplier risk, and accelerate product development and launches by unifying sourcing, procurement execution, quality, and supply collaboration across the full product lifecycle.

The IDC MarketScape noted the following key strengths and differentiators for Ivalua:

- Deep discrete-manufacturing and automotive process depth: Native support for APQP, PPAP, FAI, 8D corrective actions; AVL/AML management; and indented BOM cost-driver/cost-breakdown modeling reflects real operational depth beyond generic S2P feature checklists.

- Unified single data model with dense cross-object linkage: Sourcing, BOM, contract, quality, and supply chain collaboration objects that are natively linked, enabling full traceability (e.g., item-to-BOM-to-award-to-contract-to-invoice) that position as a core competitive benchmark versus competitor suites.

- Deployment flexibility uncommon among S2P vendors and strong integration breadth: Offers on-premises, private cloud, and FedRAMP Moderate-equivalent GovCloud options (98% of customers on private cloud, 2% on-premises), letting customers switch models — a rarer capability as most competitors have moved to public-cloud-only SaaS; 60+ ERP connectors, 40 standard APIs, and support for cXML/EDI/SAP IDocs/REST across sourcing, P2P, invoicing, and contracts, reducing integration risk for large multi-ERP manufacturers

- Concrete, detailed AI governance architecture: Describes a four-layer compliance/permissions model where agentic AI (IVA) inherits user permissions and cannot exceed them, with full audit logging and approval-matrix enforcement, and gives specific technical hallucination-mitigation methods rather than vague assurances

The IDC MarketScape also noted, "Ivalua's most substantive differentiator is its unified data model spanning sourcing, BOM/item management, contracts, quality, and supply chain collaboration, which reduce the fragmentation and friction of other solutions."

"We are thrilled to be recognized as a Leader in the 2026 IDC MarketScape for AI-Enabled direct spend," said Franck Lheureux, CEO at Ivalua. "As organizations face relentless cost pressures, market uncertainties, and supply chain volatility, the need to protect margins while accelerating product innovation has never been greater. I believe this recognition validates Ivalua's commitment to empowering procurement teams to turn resilience into a competitive advantage."

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About IDC MarketScape: IDC MarketScape vendor assessment model is designed to provide an overview of the competitive fitness of technology and service suppliers in a given market. The research utilizes a rigorous scoring methodology based on both qualitative and quantitative criteria that results in a single graphical illustration of each supplier's position within a given market. IDC MarketScape provides a clear framework in which the product and service offerings, capabilities and strategies, and current and future market success factors of technology suppliers can be meaningfully compared. The framework also provides technology buyers with a 360-degree assessment of the strengths and weaknesses of current and prospective suppliers.

About Ivalua

Ivalua is the only truly unified, enterprise AI platform for managing spend and suppliers. We seamlessly connect people, AI, workflows and data, making businesses more profitable, resilient, and sustainable. We are trusted by over 500 of the world's most admired brands and consistently recognized as a leader by Gartner and other analysts. Learn more at www.ivalua.com. Follow us on LinkedIn.

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SwapData AI Founder Michael Kirby Appointed Senior Managing Director of OMeT-i as Strategic Licensing Agreement Establishes Foundation for Advanced Derivatives Data Analytics

NEW YORK, Sept. 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- OM-eTrading, LLC ("OMeT"), an institutional electronic execution platform for over-the-counter (OTC) interest rate swaps, and SwapData AI Solutions, LLC ("SwapData AI") today announced a strategic agreement to accelerate the technical development, commercialization, and institutional deployment of OMeT's dedicated market data intelligence division, OMeT-i.

Under the terms of the agreement, Michael Kirby, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of SwapData AI, has been appointed Senior Managing Director of OMeT-i. In this capacity, Mr. Kirby will oversee product architecture, commercial licensing operations, and strategic market expansion for the division.

Strategic Software Integration and Data Architecture

To anchor OMeT-i's technical infrastructure, SwapData AI has granted OMeT-i a perpetual enterprise license to its proprietary SwapData.ai software architecture. The platform will be fully migrated into OMeT's core environment, providing a scalable foundation designed to aggregate, normalize, and process public Swap Data Repository (SDR) feeds across multiple asset classes and execution venues. The initial commercial rollout of the integrated platform will focus on Latin American (LATAM) swap markets before expanding across broader global OTC derivative markets.

"The launch of OMeT-i marks a significant operational evolution, expanding our core institutional capabilities from trade execution to comprehensive market intelligence," said Vinayek Singh, Chief Executive Officer of OMeT. "Historically, OTC derivatives markets have suffered from systemic structural fragmentation. By combining SwapData.ai's public data aggregation technology with OMeT's proprietary order flow analytics, we are delivering an integrated market intelligence ecosystem that provides institutional market participants with unprecedented transparency."

"Integrating SwapData.ai's data collection infrastructure with OMeT's execution venue addresses a long-standing structural challenge within the OTC space," added Michael Kirby, Senior Managing Director of OMeT-i. "Our objective is to transform disparate, unwieldy SDR datasets into real-time, actionable analytics that empower institutional market participants to execute with greater precision."

Product Roadmap and Platform Transition

Following the seamless technical migration into the OMeT-i infrastructure, the legacy, standalone SwapData.ai web application will be sunsetted. During the interim transition period, market participants may access the SwapData.ai platform through a trial program to provide user feedback that will inform future platform enhancements.

The long-term OMeT-i product development roadmap encompasses:

- Enterprise-grade market data subscription services and high-throughput API integrations

- Institutional analytics suites, customized yield curves, and proprietary derived datasets

- Strategic distribution partnerships across institutional vendor channels

About OMeT

OM e-Trading, LLC ("OMeT") is a market structure for cleared swaps. OMeT integrates rules-based, anonymous execution with market analytics within a single architecture, converting execution telemetry into structured market intelligence.

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About SwapData AI Solutions, LLC

SwapData AI Solutions, LLC develops financial technology solutions designed to ingest, process, and structure complex OTC derivatives datasets, including publicly reported Swap Data Repository feeds.

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QubicaAMF and ROLLER Forge Long-Term Partnership to Shape the Future of the Bowling and Family Entertainment Industry

QubicaAMF and ROLLER announce their partnership and introduce Conqueror ROLLER, the all-in-one management solution for bowling and multi-attraction entertainment centers, which is already live with shared customers around the globe.

LONDON, Sept. 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- QubicaAMF, the world's largest bowling equipment and technology provider, and ROLLER, the leading venue management platform for modern attractions, today announced a long-term strategic partnership to shape the future of family entertainment. The partnership brings together two leaders in their respective industries around a shared vision for a unified guest experience with continued investment from both companies. Together, the two partners have developed Conqueror ROLLER, an all-in-one solution already live in bowling and entertainment centers across the globe, with continued innovation planned through their shared product roadmap.

Bowling is a $10 billion global industry, with more than 100 million people bowling each year across 125 countries. Traditional bowling centers are evolving into multi-attraction entertainment destinations, and operators are increasingly managing experiences that extend far beyond the lanes. Yet the technology powering those venues often remains fragmented, with separate systems for bowling operations, reservations, and other attractions.

"The bowling industry is in the middle of a major shift. Bowling remains at the heart of the venue, but operators are rapidly building broader entertainment experiences around it," said Emanuele Govoni, CEO of QubicaAMF. "The technology powering these venues must bring bowling and other attractions together. QubicaAMF and ROLLER have formed a long-term partnership, and with a shared vision, we will continue to build what operators need to shape the next generation of family entertainment."

At the center of the partnership is the Conqueror ROLLER solution, which unifies QubicaAMF's Conqueror X bowling and lane management technology with ROLLER's venue management platform. For operators, this solves a critical problem: combining bowling and multi-attraction management to unify the guest experience while making it easier for staff to delight guests. ROLLER can now power the full guest journey across a venue's entertainment offerings, including lane management through QubicaAMF's integrated technology.

"The best technology should make a complex venue feel simple to run and seamless for guests to experience," said Luke Finn, CEO of ROLLER. "Together with QubicaAMF, we've created a solution that unifies the guest journey from the moment guests book their first game to every time they come back. This is a long-term commitment to our industry, and we will continue building what operators need next."

A unified guest experience helps venues convert more bookings, increase revenue per guest, drive repeat visits, maximize lane utilization, and operate more efficiently by combining venue and attraction management with a complete on-lane entertainment ecosystem. Joint QubicaAMF and ROLLER customers are already seeing the impact:

- Lumos in Texas increased its share of revenue generated online by 5.5x.

- Queens in London increased multi-activity bookings by 64%.

- NIKITO, headquartered in Paris, went live in less than three months and saw 100% of staff prefer the new system.

Tenpin, one of the United Kingdom's largest bowling operators, with 60 venues across the country, is bringing the joint QubicaAMF and ROLLER solution across its portfolio.

"Our vision is to create one seamless experience across all of our activities," said Roy Whitmore, IT Director at Tenpin. "Unifying all of our activities with bowling is critical to achieving that goal. The joint solution from QubicaAMF and ROLLER is a major step forward in making that vision a reality, and we're excited to bring it live across our portfolio of venues."

Today's announcement is the next step in a broader partnership, with QubicaAMF and ROLLER working from a shared product roadmap to sync more of the bowling and venue experience over time. Planned capabilities will bring more of the venue operation together, including waitlist management, in-game adjustments, and unified capacity management across all attractions.

To learn more about the integration, visit qubicaamfbowling.com/conqueror-roller or meet the teams at IAAPA Expo Europe at ExCeL London, September 21–25, 2026. Visit ROLLER at booth S3103 or QubicaAMF at booth S1806. A press conference will be held at the QubicaAMF booth S1806 from 3:50–4:10 p.m. on September 22.

About ROLLER

ROLLER is the cloud-based venue management platform for modern attractions, purpose-built to remove friction from the guest experience at every touchpoint. The company's all-in-one platform simplifies its customers' business processes, improving efficiency and maximizing revenue. ROLLER's comprehensive solution includes: Online Checkout & Ticketing, Point-of-Sale, Integrated Payments, Memberships, Gift Cards, Waivers, Self-Serve Kiosks, Cashless Wallets, Guest Surveys, and more. To learn more, visit www.roller.software.

About QubicaAMF

QubicaAMF is the largest and most innovative bowling equipment and technology provider in the world with over 700 employees worldwide. We build and modernize more bowling entertainment centers than any other company in the industry and have an installed base of more than 10,000 centers in 90 countries. The company has a sales and distribution network with worldwide reach and maintains the largest R&D team for electro-mechanical products, software, electronics, and entertainment systems in the industry.

QubicaAMF has over 100 years of experience and can provide the perfect combination of bowling equipment, products, and services for new or existing bowling entertainment centers, FECs, cinemas, or any other facility in the hospitality, retail, or restaurant industry. Our ongoing mission is Making Bowling Amazing. We are convinced that bowling has so much more potential to attract and entertain even more people. With our products, we will help our customers fully unleash that potential.

The company has U.S. headquarters in Richmond, Virginia and European headquarters in Bologna, Italy. To learn more, visit www.qubicaamfbowling.com.

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MARLBOROUGH, Mass., Sept. 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Quantiphi, an AI-native services company, today announced it has been recognized as a Leader in the NelsonHall 2026 NEAT Evaluation Report for Wealth and Asset Management Services under the AI and Analytics Services category.

The recognition highlights Quantiphi's expertise in supporting wealth and asset management institutions across AI advisory, data and application modernization, business process reimagination and agent-led enterprise transformation. Through a structured approach, Quantiphi helps enterprises build sovereign AI foundations they own and control, driving adoption that generates tangible value and creates lasting AI capability.

Quantiphi was positioned ahead of multiple established global technology and services providers in the AI and Analytics Services category, reinforcing its standing within this fast-evolving market.

"This recognition is a proud moment for our teams because it reflects the kind of work that happens behind the scenes — leveraging our technology edge and applied AI research capabilities to help customers own their enterprise intelligence and compound their competitive edge," Quantiphi Global Head of Banking, Financial Services and Insurance Srikant Venkatesh said. "Being recognized by NelsonHall across multiple wealth and asset management categories is a strong validation of the progress we are making in this space."

Quantiphi has also been named an Innovator in NelsonHall's Professional Services category and the overall Wealth and Asset Management Services report, underscoring the company's growing strength across the broader wealth and asset management services landscape.

Quantiphi combines deep financial services expertise with advanced AI, analytics, cloud engineering and proprietary accelerators to help institutions address critical priorities across client personalization, operational efficiency, regulatory responsiveness, data modernization, enterprise process reinvention and responsible AI adoption.

This recognition reinforces Quantiphi's position as a strategic transformation partner for financial services organizations seeking to turn AI investments into lasting enterprise capability in the era of AI-powered wealth and asset management services.

Learn more about how Quantiphi is transforming banking and financial services through AI-first digital engineering.

About Quantiphi

Quantiphi is an AI-native services partner that empowers enterprises to own their intelligence and compound their competitive edge. Quantiphi builds sovereign AI foundations within an enterprise's secure environment, giving them absolute control over their data, context, IP and an AI foundation that is portable across a variety of cloud infrastructures. By getting their data AI-ready and shifting from fragmented experimentation to lean, sovereign engineering, Quantiphi enables true organizational self-sufficiency by transforming AI from a consumption expense into a high-ROI asset. Quantiphi measures success by tangible business outcomes, delivering the lasting AI capability that compounds their competitive edge. Learn more at Quantiphi.com and follow us on Linkedin, X, formerly Twitter and Instagram.

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Strategic alliance provides TGS clients direct access to non-bank loan solutions while integrating TGS's independent verification, grading, and secure vaulting into Luxury Asset Capital's lending ecosystem.

DENVER and LOS ANGELES, Sept. 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Luxury Asset Capital, the nation's leading provider of confidential non-bank loans backed by luxury assets, and Timepiece Grading Specialists (TGS), the premier independent third-party watch verification and condition grading service, today announced a comprehensive strategic partnership.

The collaboration creates a direct bridge between TGS's growing community of watch collectors and Luxury Asset Capital's full suite of luxury lending brands, including Borro, Beverly Loan Company, New York Loan Company, and Palm Beach Loan Company. Collectors who already utilize TGS to grade and evaluate their watches can now seamlessly leverage those authenticated timepieces to access capital in as little as 24 hours.

Concurrently, Luxury Asset Capital will integrate TGS as an independent, unbiased third-party to verify watch authenticity, grade physical condition, and assess movement health across its collateral portfolio. Because TGS does not buy or sell timepieces, their evaluations provide absolute impartiality. Additionally, TGS's state-of-the-art, high-security facility will serve as an expanded vaulting and storage option for luxury watch collateral pledged through Luxury Asset Capital.

"Our clients expect complete transparency and maximum security when leveraging their high-value timepieces," said Dewey Burke, Founder and CEO of Luxury Asset Capital. "Partnering with TGS gives us an exceptionally qualified, completely unbiased partner to verify and condition-grade luxury watches. Furthermore, utilizing TGS's world-class facilities as an additional vaulting option gives our borrowers added peace of mind while opening up our financing solutions to TGS's network of collectors."

"Our mission at TGS is to empower collectors and bring a much needed level of transparency to the secondary watch market," said Fred Savage, Founder of Timepiece Grading Specialists. "Through this partnership, collectors who rely on TGS for independent grading can now seamlessly unlock liquidity from their collections through Luxury Asset Capital's industry-leading lending platforms—all while knowing their timepieces remain verified, documented, and safely vaulted."

Key pillars of the partnership include:

- Direct Capital Access for TGS Clients: Watch owners with TGS-graded timepieces gain streamlined access to flexible asset-backed financing across Luxury Asset Capital's nationwide suite of brands.

- Independent Third-Party Verification: Luxury Asset Capital will utilize TGS master watchmakers to provide an additional layer of expert verification of authenticity, movement integrity, and condition grade.

- Expanded Secure Vaulting: TGS's high-security facility will operate as an additional specialized vaulting option for luxury watch collateral during loan terms.

For more information about non-bank luxury loan solutions, visit luxuryassetcapital.com. To learn more about third-party watch verification, grading, and vaulting, visit timepiecegrading.com.

About Luxury Asset Capital

Luxury Asset Capital® is the leading provider of confidential non-bank loans that use borrowers' luxury assets as collateral. Serving clients nationwide through its online platform Borro and brick-and-mortar locations including Beverly Loan Company, New York Loan Company, and Palm Beach Loan Company, the company provides short-term capital funded in as little as 24 hours. Luxury Asset Capital's brands have financed over $1 billion in loans backed by luxury watches, fine jewelry, high-value art, classic cars, and other prestige assets.

About Timepiece Grading Specialists (TGS)

Timepiece Grading Specialists (TGS) is the world's first third-party watch verification and condition grading service. Operating completely independent of watch transactions, TGS delivers unbiased, expert evaluations led by over 40 master watchmakers in a secure, state-of-the-art facility. Backed by a distinguished Board of Advisors across horology, collecting, and authentication, TGS exists to empower collectors, democratize watch knowledge, and set the standard for third-party watch evaluation.

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COPENHAGEN, Denmark, Sept. 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- ATLANT 3D and the University of California, Berkeley (UC Berkeley) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to advance research, technology development, and innovation infrastructure in California. The partnership combines ATLANT 3D's programmable atomic-scale manufacturing platform with UC Berkeley's research ecosystem to explore A-HUB California.

Based on ATLANT 3D's Copenhagen A-HUB model, A-HUB California would connect research, education, technology transfer, entrepreneurship, and industry. An A-HUB is an autonomous materials foundry combining AI, atomic-scale manufacturing, and automated testing in a closed loop to discover, validate, and scale advanced materials and technologies.

The partners will explore joint research, prototype development, machine-learning workflows, and training, accelerating the path from materials discovery to industry-scalable technologies. Students and postdocs will participate. The collaboration is facilitated by the Berkeley Emerging Technologies Research (BETR) Center, a UC Berkeley academia-industry hub of physical electronics research spanning materials, processes, devices, and integrated systems.

ATLANT 3D's Direct Atomic Layer Processing (DALP®) technology and the NANOFABRICATOR® platform deposit materials with atomic-scale precision where needed, connecting digital materials design with physical experimentation and device development.

"Our work spans materials and processes through to devices and integrated systems, and the step that most often slows us down is physical validation," said Prof. Ramesh, a faculty member of materials science & engineering at UC Berkeley. Dr. Michael Bartl, Senior Executive Director of the BETR Center added: "This partnership connects our work in materials and device development with programmable atomic-scale manufacturing, so our researchers and students can test material and process variations and learn from real measurements far sooner."

"AI is transforming materials discovery, but discovery alone is not enough. The next frontier is building the infrastructure that can turn digital predictions into physical materials and learn from every experiment," said Dr. Maksym Plakhotnyuk, CEO and Founder of ATLANT 3D. "The vision for A-HUB California is to connect AI, programmable atomic-scale manufacturing, and automated validation in one continuous loop, laying the foundation for the Physical AI Infrastructure for Matter."

Together, UC Berkeley and ATLANT 3D will explore how infrastructure and multidisciplinary expertise can support research, develop talent, and accelerate the discovery, validation, and scaling of advanced materials and technologies.

Learn more about NANOFABRICATOR® PRO, ATLANT 3D's physical platform for AI-driven materials discovery, at https://atlant3d.com/nanofabricator_pro/.

Learn more about the BETR Center at https://betr.berkeley.edu/.

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Announced from the Leaders Stage, the three-year Commitment to Action will break down geographic barriers by connecting 300,000 young people worldwide with professional mentors and access to workplace pathways.

WASHINGTON, Sept. 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- 1,000 Dreams Fund (1DF), a national nonprofit dedicated to investing in the dreams of talented young women and students in need, today unveiled a major Commitment to Action at the Clinton Global Initiative (CGI) 2026 Annual Meeting. Featured during CGI's Leaders Stage session, "Steering AI Innovation towards Impact," 1DF committed to scale its MentorHER Initiative into a global mentorship platform that will directly reach 300,000 young people by January 2030.

Globally, young people face severe structural barriers to economic mobility due to a lack of professional networks, industry mentors, and access to global markets. According to the International Labour Organization, the global youth Not in Employment, Education, or Training (NEET) rate has reached a staggering 20%, signaling a critical global jobs crisis. Young women remain disproportionately affected by this stagnation, facing unique obstacles stemming from network isolation, cultural constraints, and a historical lack of mentorship in high-growth industries.

Young people face structural barriers to economic mobility when they lack professional networks, industry mentors, and a path into work. The International Labour Organization reports a global youth NEET rate — not in employment, education, or training — of 20 percent. Young women remain disproportionately affected by this stagnation, facing unique obstacles stemming from network isolation, cultural constraints, and a historical lack of mentorship in high-growth industries. World Bank gender-and-jobs analysis points to the same pattern across South Asia and other regions.

Traditional mentoring models, which rely heavily on localized networks and slow manual administration, cannot scale internationally to meet this urgent demand. To solve this challenge, 1DF is engineered to build an inclusive digital infrastructure that specifically dismantles regional barriers.

With foundational financial support from longtime MentorHER partner Colgate-Palmolive, 1,000 Dreams Fund will scale its signature MentorHER Initiative into a global, AI-driven digital platform to be implemented by IT solution provider, Thathal Information and Technological Solutions (Thathal ITS). Originally created to foster workplace mentorship for underserved young women in the U.S., the expanded digital platform will give high-potential students and early-stage professionals instant access to global corporate leaders, an open career resource library, and remote work pathways they otherwise could never reach.

"Our work has always been anchored in the power of meaningful connection," said Christie Garton, founder and CEO of 1,000 Dreams Fund. "We bridge the gap between resources and ambition, ensuring that investments land exactly where they can change a life. With this commitment, we are leveraging AI to bring our core mentoring program to 300,000 people globally who have historically been shut out of the networks that open professional doors. In the age of AI, mentorship has become more essential than ever to career success, and no one should be left behind because of their zip code."

The rollout will take place over 36 months across three distinct phases, transitioning from an initial pilot program to expanded matching and career-readiness resources, followed by scaled recruitment through global university partnerships, corporate employee networks, and regional ambassadors. Progress will be measured continuously, with outcomes reported annually to the Clinton Global Initiative.

To learn more about MentorHER and this commitment, visit https://1000dreamsfund.org/programs/mentorher-initiative/.

About 1,000 Dreams Fund

1,000 Dreams Fund (1DF) is a nonprofit that empowers talented women and students in need with scholarships, mentorship and other critical resources that help them reach their dream careers. 1DF believes that big obstacles should never stand in the way of big dreams. Since its launch in 2016, over $1 Million in funding has been granted to students, helping them pay for the "extras" in school like study abroad, tech devices for the classroom and travel to conferences and seminars. 1DF has been featured in NBCNews.com, USA Today, MarketWatch, Forbes, Huffington Post, Chicago Tribune, Entrepreneur, TODAY and others. To learn more about 1DF, visit http://1000dreamsfund.org/. 

About the Clinton Global Initiative (CGI)

Founded by President Bill Clinton in 2005, the Clinton Global Initiative is a community of doers representing a broad cross-section of society and dedicated to the idea that we can accomplish more together than we can apart. Through CGI's model, more than 13,000 organizations have launched more than 4,300 Commitments to Action — new, specific, and measurable projects and programs — that are making a difference in the lives of more than 500 million people in 180 countries.

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SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Hotel Nikko San Francisco has partnered with SONIFI, the leading guest technology managed service provider in hospitality, to further elevate luxury guest experiences at the iconic Union Square hotel with a new in-room interactive TV system.

Customized branding creates a TV experience that reflects Hotel Nikko's refined aesthetic and signature Japanese-inspired hospitality. Interactive features showcase hotel content and promote the property's premier amenities, including Feinstein's at the Nikko, Restaurant Anzu, Kanpai Sushi Lounge, 24-hour wellness facilities, private sauna and steam rooms, and the glass-enclosed indoor pool.

SONIFI collaborated with Hotel Nikko to curate entertainment options for guests, including international programming, premium sports packages, and still-in-theater and early-release movies available on demand.

Guests can also watch content from more than 5,000 streaming apps on the TV easily and securely with SONIFI's patented casting solution that's embedded in the TVs, eliminating the need for additional in-room hardware.

"Our guests expect a seamless blend of luxury, comfort and innovation throughout their stay," said Casey Neuburger, General Manager of Hotel Nikko San Franscisco. "This new platform from SONIFI enhances the in-room experience with intuitive technology that reflects the elevated level of hospitality Hotel Nikko is known for."

"Hotel Nikko's unique blend of contemporary sophistication, bespoke service and welcome conveniences consistently goes beyond expectations," said Ahmad Ouri, SONIFI CEO. "It's no wonder they're a favorite destination for tourists and travelers. We're honored to help bring that experience to life in each of their guest rooms, setting a new standard for what modern hospitality can look like."

About SONIFI

SONIFI is the largest guest technology provider in hospitality, deployed in more than 1.1 million rooms across 5,400 properties around the world. Global brands, ownership and management groups, and hotels of all chain scales trust SONIFI to deliver the best experiences with Wi-Fi, interactive TV, streaming, in-room entertainment and telephony services. Learn more at sonifi.com.

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From headline entertainment to exciting promotions, guests can celebrate two decades of unforgettable experiences this November

WILKES-BARRE, Pa., Sept. 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Mohegan Pennsylvania is marking its milestone 20th Anniversary with an exciting lineup of entertainment, promotions and community celebrations throughout November. Guests can join the celebration with a $200,000 Anniversary Giveaway, a live performance on Saturday, November 14th by country music star ERNEST, and a chance to win a premium Metallica concert getaway package. The festivities will also honor longtime community partners and recognize team members celebrating 20 years of service at an exclusive appreciation event on Wednesday, November 4th.

"20 years is a big milestone for Mohegan Pennsylvania, and we can't wait to celebrate with our guests, team members, business and community partners," -said Anthony Carlucci, President & GM of Mohegan Pennsylvania. "From major giveaways and a community appreciation event to special performances by ERNEST and Cody Lohden, November will be filled with excitement as we celebrate our history and success with the people and partners that have made two decades so special."

$200,000 Anniversary Giveaway

Kicking off the anniversary celebration is a $200,000 Giveaway, giving guests even more opportunities to win big.

Beginning October 1st and continuing through November 14th, Momentum members will earn one entry for every Status Point earned. Guests can maximize their chances with:

- 20X entries every Friday

- 10X entries every Sunday and Tuesday

Drawings will take place on Saturday, November 14th, with additional details regarding drawing times, prizes and activation periods to be announced.

ERNEST Headlines 20th Anniversary Concert Celebration

Country music artist ERNEST will take the stage in the Keystone Grand Ballroom on Saturday, November 14th at 7:30pm, with special guest Cody Lohden opening the show.

Known for chart-topping hits and songwriting credits with some of country music's biggest stars, including Morgan Wallen and Florida Georgia Line, ERNEST has become one of Nashville's fastest-rising talents. His most recent album is the critically acclaimed Deep Blue, released in May of this year.

Fans can experience ERNEST live for a special performance at Mohegan Pennsylvania as the destination celebrates their 20th Anniversary.

Tickets go on sale Friday, September 18th at 10:00am and will be available on moheganpa.com.

Win the Ultimate Metallica Concert Getaway

Mohegan's flagship property, Mohegan Sun, is also celebrating their 30th Anniversary this fall, as well as the 25th Anniversary of the award-winning 10,000-seat Mohegan Sun Arena. To help commemorate the major milestone for Mohegan Sun Arena, legendary rockers Metallica are slated for two special performances on November 19th and November 21st. Mohegan PA guests have a shot at winning the ultimate getaway to help celebrate – as the Metallica Ticket Package Giveaway goes live on November 1st, running through November 13th.

For every Status Point earned during the promotional period, Momentum members will receive one entry into the drawing. One lucky grand prize winner will receive:

- A complimentary three-night stay at Mohegan Sun's luxury hotel in Connecticut

- Two premium tickets to see Metallica

- A $100 dining credit

- A Metallica and Mohegan Sun Arena 25th Anniversary gift package featuring exclusive commemorative keepsakes and collectibles

In addition, four runner-up winners will each receive $1,250 in Free Slot Play.

The drawing will take place on Friday, November 13th.

Community Appreciation Event

Plus, to recognize the organizations and individuals who have helped shape its success over the past two decades, Mohegan Pennsylvania will host a special Community Appreciation Happy Hour at Breakers on Thursday, November 12th from 5:00pm to 7:00pm.

Local community partners, nonprofit organizations, business leaders and members of the media will be invited to join the celebration and be recognized for their support of Mohegan Pennsylvania throughout the years.

History of Mohegan Pennsylvania

Mohegan Pennsylvania (MPA), formerly known as Mohegan Sun Pocono and Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs, opened its doors on November 14, 2006. Over the past two decades, MPA has evolved into one of the Commonwealth's premier entertainment destinations, offering thrilling gaming, live harness racing, hotel accommodations, sportsbook action, dining, nightlife and year-round entertainment.

Over the past two decades, Mohegan Pennsylvania (MPA) has evolved into one of the Commonwealth's leading gaming, entertainment and hospitality destinations, offering thrilling gaming, live harness racing, hotel accommodations, sportsbook action, dining, nightlife and year-round entertainment.

The property has continually invested in new amenities and guest experiences throughout its 20-year history. In 2019, Mohegan Pennsylvania expanded its gaming offerings with the launch of sports wagering. In 2022, the property unveiled Embers Terrace, which has become a popular outdoor attraction with dining, drinks and live entertainment during the warmer months. 2022 was also the year that MPA officially transitioned from Mohegan Sun Pocono to Mohegan Pennsylvania, aligning with Mohegan's expanding global brand while strengthening its connection to the Commonwealth.

Recent years have ushered in a new era of growth and reinvestment. In 2024, Mohegan Pennsylvania completed a $10 million renovation of its hotel, introduced a dedicated smoke-free gaming space in partnership with Aristocrat Gaming, and opened The Crafty Stir coffee and beverage destination. In 2025, Party on the Patio introduced premium seating enhancements, elevating one of northeastern Pennsylvania's most popular outdoor concert experiences. Most recently, Embers Terrace underwent a major refresh and grand reopening in 2026, further enhancing the property's outdoor entertainment offerings.

Beyond gaming and entertainment, Mohegan Pennsylvania has remained committed to northeastern Pennsylvania through community initiatives, regional events, and community partnerships, including its longstanding relationship with the groups like Team Allied Services.

As it celebrates its 20th anniversary, Mohegan Pennsylvania continues to build on a legacy of innovation, hospitality and community engagement while remaining one of the region's premier destinations for gaming, entertainment and dining.

For more information about Mohegan Pennsylvania, visit moheganpa.com.

ABOUT MOHEGAN PENNSYLVANIA

Mohegan Pennsylvania, owned by Mohegan, was the first destination to bring gaming to Pennsylvania in 2006 and since then has become one of the premier entertainment, gaming and dining destinations in the state. Situated on 400 acres in Plains, Pennsylvania, Mohegan Pennsylvania features a newly renovated 238-room hotel with on-site spa and adjacent 20,000 square-foot Convention Center. It is currently home to 80,000 square feet of gaming space including nearly 60 live table games, over 1,500 slot machines and electronic table games, a variety of nightlife and entertainment options as well as live harness racing. Mohegan Pennsylvania is within easy access of New York, Philadelphia, New Jersey, and Delaware. More information is available by calling 1.888.WIN.IN.PA (1.888.946.4672) or visiting MoheganPA.com. Connect with us on Facebook, follow us on X or Instagram and view us on YouTube.

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