New Agentic-AI and Planning technology enables manufacturers to simulate at-scale sales and production scenarios supporting Able-to-Promise, Capable-to-Deliver and CAPEX investment decisions.

ATLANTA, Sept. 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- CAMX 2026 -- Plataine, a leading provider of AI Agents for advanced manufacturing, today announced new AI Agents for Long-Term Production Planning that enable manufacturers to scale for growth by simulating future production scenarios, improving the ability to deliver, and validating the impact of additional resources on production outputs before making critical sales, delivery commitments and investment decisions.

Unveiled at CAMX 2026, the new capabilities extend Plataine's AI Agents beyond short term scheduling, giving manufacturers a powerful way to evaluate how their operations will perform months and years into the future, ensuring they effectively meet customer ramp-up expectations.

Manufacturers are frequently faced with major decisions: do we have the capacity to commit to new contracts? Should another machine be purchased? Are additional shifts or new hires required? Will new tooling remove a future bottleneck? Can the factory accommodate an expected increase in demand? And if additional resources are added, where will they deliver the greatest return?

Traditionally, answering these questions relies heavily on spreadsheets, historical averages and numerous assumptions. However, in complex manufacturing environments, adding capacity in one area does not necessarily increase overall throughput. A constraint may simply move elsewhere in the production process.

Plataine's AI agents model these decisions against the real operational constraints of the factory in full detail, avoiding dependency on general assumptions. These agents run in either attended or unattended modes with controlled autonomy to continuously assess both tactical and strategic scenarios. This includes addition or changes to machines, tooling, workforce, materials, routings, process dependencies and production demand.

Manufacturers can create and compare multiple scenarios, including:

- Confirming Ability to Deliver in support of OEM ramp up or winning new contracts

- Increasing production capacity to meet forecasted demand

- Adding machines, workstations or production lines

- Introducing additional tooling or molds

- Adding shifts or workforce resources

- Evaluating the impact of planned equipment downtime

- Identifying future bottlenecks before they affect production

- Assessing whether existing resources can support new programs

- Comparing alternative investment and capacity strategies

Rather than looking at individual resources in isolation, Plataine evaluates the effect of each scenario across the entire production environment.

For example, manufacturers considering the purchase of an additional machine can simulate the future state of production and the impact on production KPIs. Plataine can then show whether the additional resource meaningfully increases throughput, improves delivery performance and whether another part of the production process will become a new bottleneck.

This gives planning and management teams greater confidence in customer commitments and RFP responses, helping improve customer relationships through greater accuracy and transparency. It also enables capital expenditure and resource decisions to be validated against their expected operational impact, rather than relying on assumptions.

From Reactive Scheduling to Proactive Decision-Making

Plataine connects long-term strategic planning with short-term production scheduling, enabling manufacturers to simulate future demand, capacity and resource scenarios using the same real-world constraints that govern daily production. This allows teams across operations, finance, procurement and management to identify risks and future bottlenecks, assess resource and capital needs, and evaluate where additional machines, tooling, shifts or workforce will have the greatest impact before making procurement decisions or committing to major investments. For aerospace, composites, automotive suppliers, electronics and other advanced manufacturing industries, where resources such as autoclaves, tooling and skilled labor can involve significant costs and long lead times, this early visibility is especially valuable.

"Advanced manufacturers are making multi-million-dollar decisions today based on what they expect their factories will need months or even years from now," said Avner Ben-Bassat, President and CEO of Plataine. "Our long-term planning AI Agents give them the ability to test those decisions before committing the investment. Instead of asking whether they need more capacity, manufacturers can understand exactly where additional machines, tooling, people or shifts will make the greatest impact, and where they won't. This brings a new level of intelligence and confidence to strategic manufacturing decisions."

Plataine is demonstrating its AI-powered Production Planning and Scheduling solutions at CAMX 2026, September 22–24 in Atlanta, Georgia, Booth J48.

About Plataine

Plataine is the pioneer of Industrial AI Agents for advanced manufacturing. Moving beyond passive software and static dashboards, Plataine deploys specialized, intelligent AI Agents that serve as expert digital assistants empowering production teams to make optimal, real-time decisions that eliminate bottlenecks, reduce waste, and protect delivery commitments. Plataine's proprietary, patent-protected Agentic framework is trusted by leading manufacturers globally, including MRAS (an ST Engineering company), IAI, Triumph, Aciturri, Kineco, Kanfit, and Multi-ply. Plataine partners with SAP, Microsoft, The AMRC with Boeing (Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre), CTC GmbH (an Airbus Company), and the NCC (UK National Composites Centre). Together with its global network, Plataine is delivering the "Factory of the Future" today, embedding deep manufacturing domain expertise natively within an enterprise-grade, ISO 27001 certified platform. To learn more about how Plataine's AI Agents optimize the world's manufacturing floors, visit www.plataine.com.

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JSAUX GAMING's E-Ink and Pixel Matrix Faceplates for Steam Machine Are Now Available

Magnetic replacement faceplates turn Steam Machine's front panel into a customizable display, with both models priced below $100

HONG KONG, Sept. 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- JSAUX GAMING today announced that its new E-Ink Faceplate and Pixel Matrix Faceplate for Steam Machine are now available, giving Steam Machine owners a new third-party option for customizing their system.

Designed as magnetic replacement faceplates, the two panels give Steam Machine owners a simple way to make the system their own.

"We designed these faceplates to do more than change the look of Steam Machine," said Winnie Chen, Marketing Communications Manager at JSAUX GAMING. "They give the front of the system a new role—part personal design statement, part information display."

Two Ways to Personalize Steam Machine

JSAUX GAMING turns Steam Machine's front panel into a display surface rather than leaving it as a fixed exterior panel. This creates a new place for information, personal images, game artwork, and visual content.

The two models take different approaches. E-Ink combines clear information with detailed monochrome imagery, while Pixel Matrix brings full-color visuals, animation, and pixel-based expression to the front of the system.

E-Ink Faceplate: Clear Information, Clean Visuals

The 5.83-inch E-Ink Faceplate features a 640 × 480 monochrome display, Bluetooth connectivity, and a built-in 500mAh battery.

The JSAUX E-INK APP provides eight display modes: Time, Weather, Calendar, Performance, Playtime, Progress, Digital Frame, and AI Agent Status. Users can choose the information they want to display or use the Digital Frame mode for static content such as game artwork, pixel art, personal photos, and retro-inspired designs.

The AI Agent Status mode displays the status of supported AI applications running on Steam Machine, giving users a quick view of what is running and how it is progressing.

Pixel Matrix Faceplate: Colorful Motion, Real-Time Feedback

The 7-inch Pixel Matrix Faceplate brings a full-color RGB display with a 64 × 54-pixel matrix to the front of Steam Machine. It supports static images, GIFs, and real-time content updates.

Through the JSAUX PIXEL APP, users can switch between eight modes: Dashboard, Hardware, Weather, Clock, Playtime, Countdown, Chronograph, and Custom. The app gives users flexible control over what appears on the panel.

A slim, flat USB-C cable with a right-angle connector follows Steam Machine's profile for a clean, integrated look.

Both faceplates are controlled through their companion apps. The official Steam Machine Faceplate App Installation Guide provides dedicated setup instructions for the E-Ink and Pixel Matrix models.

JSAUX GAMING also plans to make the companion software available through Steam in the future, giving users a more convenient way to install and update it.

Pricing and Availability

- JSAUX E-Ink Faceplate for Steam Machine — $99.99

- JSAUX Pixel Matrix Faceplate for Steam Machine — $89.99

Both faceplates are now available from the JSAUX GAMING official store, with shipping expected to begin in early October.

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ABOUT JSAUX GAMING

JSAUX GAMING is the dedicated gaming division of JSAUX, serving the growing global community of handheld and console gamers. Since 2016, the brand has become one of the leading names in gaming accessories, developing products for platforms including Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck, ROG Ally and Legion Go. From modular protective cases to high-performance docking stations, JSAUX GAMING is known for combining thoughtful design with practical functionality to enhance everyday play.

Following its rise as a leading Steam Deck accessory brand in 2022, JSAUX GAMING has continued expanding across new gaming platforms, including Nintendo Switch 2. Its growing ecosystem now spans modular accessories, docking solutions and gaming controllers through its controller-focused sub-brand, Voidjoy, bringing the same commitment to practical design and everyday value across more ways to play. Today, backed by JSAUX's global presence, the brand serves millions of customers in more than 100 countries, continuing its mission to create innovative accessories that make gaming more convenient, immersive and enjoyable.

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The first funding under the Republic and Meritus partnership demonstrates support for the broader financial health of staffing businesses

CHICAGO, Sept. 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Republic Business Credit provided a $750,000 factoring facility to a growing temporary staffing firm to support its operational requirements. This is the first funding that originated through Republic's recently announced partnership with Meritus Capital.

Based in the Southeast, this modern temporary staffing firm leverages technology to deliver highly customized recruitment strategies. Their cost-effective approach and time-saving features make the Company a highly valuable human resources partner.

Recognizing the unique challenges posed by the cyclical nature of the staffing sector and the cash flow gap that many growth-oriented firms face, Republic leveraged its deep industry experience and diverse financial toolkit to structure a tailored financing solution. The funding will enable the Company to take on larger clients, increase recruiter headcount, expand into new markets, and manage payroll obligations without being constrained by cash flow limitations.

"Republic's knowledgeable team worked diligently to make the underwriting process as easy as possible," stated Paul DeLuca, CEO of Meritus Capital. "Ensuring a seamless start to the partnership is always ideal, and we look forward to a successful partnership between Meritus, Republic, and company executives for many years to come."

The transaction marks the first milestone under the new partnership, as the two firms focus on long-term relationship-building with growing staffing businesses.

"Just like our clients, we are constantly evolving, and we seek to provide the best solutions aligned with their growth strategies," said Robert Meyers, Chief Executive Officer. "By empowering temporary staffing companies, we are supporting a sector recognized globally as a critical leading indicator of macroeconomic health."

About Republic Business Credit

Republic Business Credit is a nationally recognized commercial finance company supporting the working capital requirements of companies nationwide, including private equity and entrepreneurial businesses. Republic provides asset-based lending, e-commerce, ledgered lines of credit, factoring and Fast AR Funding. Republic partners with its clients to provide up to $20 million in senior credit facilities to rapidly growing businesses, start-ups and companies experiencing recoverable distress. Republic is recognized by the Secured Finance Network as one of the largest finance companies in the United States of America. Republic is proud to be headquartered in New Orleans with additional offices in Chicago, Los Angeles, Houston and Atlanta. Republic is a wholly owned subsidiary of Renasant Bank.

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Pylontech Starts Mass Production of 588Ah and 601Ah LFP Cells for ESS

HEFEI, China, Sept. 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Pylontech (688063:SH) starts mass production of its 588Ah and 601Ah Prismatic LFP Cells for ESS at its Hefei manufacturing base on September 21, marking a new step in the company's expansion into utility-scale energy storage.

Developed in-house, the 588Ah and 601Ah cells are designed for large-scale energy storage applications, offering high safety, long cycle life and high energy efficiency. More than 100MWh of the new cells have already been produced, demonstrating the company's ability to manufacture the new products at scale. The cells are also being integrated into Pylontech's next-generation PyOcean 6.25MWh and 8MWh energy storage systems, which are set to enter project delivery.

The move comes as Pylontech continues to expand its presence in the utility-scale energy storage market. The company has supplied systems for a growing number of large-scale projects in China and overseas, including a 120MW/240MWh energy storage project in Yangzhou, Jiangsu, a 200MW/400MWh standalone BESS in Ningxia, as well as projects in Europe. These projects have expanded Pylontech's experience in the delivery and deployment of large-scale energy storage systems.

The new cells deliver improvements across key performance metrics, including capacity, energy density, cycle life and energy efficiency. The 601Ah cell achieves an energy density of 425.8Wh/L, a cycle life of more than 12,000 cycles and energy efficiency of 96.5%. Its higher capacity also reduces the number of cells and interconnections required within a storage system, enabling more compact system designs, more efficient integration and improved lifecycle economics.

Production of the new cells is supported by Pylontech's intelligent manufacturing capabilities at its Hefei base. Core production processes are 100% automated, supported by more than 120 industrial robots and 180 sets of intelligent manufacturing equipment. The company's manufacturing execution system (MES) captures production and quality data throughout the manufacturing process, enabling 100% end-to-end traceability for every cell and supporting consistent quality control.

With the 588Ah and 601Ah cells now in mass production, Pylontech will continue to advance its cell technology, manufacturing and system integration capabilities to support the growing demand for utility-scale energy storage worldwide.

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DALLAS, Sept. 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- RMX Industries, Inc. ("RMX" or the "Company") (OTCQB: RMXI), an edge intelligence company delivering QuantrusX™ , today announced the publication of Part Two of its brief series on Real-World Intelligence, the Company's name for intelligence built at the physical edge ("RWI"), examining on-site AI processing, data sovereignty, and operator-led response in campus and physical security.

Building on Part One's introduction to RWI, the new publication connects QuantrusX's architecture to the daily work of protecting people and property, explaining how camera activity becomes operational intelligence while video processing remains on the customer's premises and response decisions remain with trained personnel.

"We believe intelligence in physical environments should support the people accountable for what happens there," said Karl Kit, CEO of RMX. "With QuantrusX™, our focus is on bringing AI processing closer to the operation while keeping response decisions with trained personnel."

Part Two is available to read on the Company's website: https://rmx.io/news.

About RMX: RMX Industries, Inc. (OTCQB: RMXI) is an edge intelligence company building physical-edge intelligence solutions for operational and mission-critical environments, drawing on a legacy in video optimization and data transfer technology. RMX is focused on platforms, such as its proprietary edge intelligence platform, QuantrusX™, that bring intelligence closer to the real world, supporting faster data interpretation, local response, and trusted decision-making where connectivity, time, and context matter. For more information, visit www.rmx.io.

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements: This press release contains forward-looking statements that are subject to various risks and uncertainties. In addition, our representatives or we may make forward-looking statements orally or in writing from time to time. We base these forward-looking statements on our expectations and projections about future events, which we derive from the available information. Such forward-looking statements relate to future events or our future performance, including our financial performance and projections, revenue and earnings growth, and business prospects and opportunities. You can identify forward-looking statements by those that are not historical facts, particularly those that use terminology such as "intends," "may," "should," "expects," "anticipates," "contemplates," "estimates," "believes," "plans," "projected," "predicts," "potential," or "hopes" or the negative of these or similar terms. Although the Company believes that the expectations reflected in these forward-looking statements are based on reasonable assumptions, there are a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from such forward-looking statements, including the risks described in the risk factors section of the reports and other documents that we file with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of the document in which they are contained, and the Company does not undertake any duty to update any forward-looking statements except as may be required by law.

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- Late summer is the best window to catch fence problems before winter locks them in

- Unprepared fences are more susceptible to damage from snow, ice and seasonal winds

- Simple fixes now can help fences withstand harsh winter conditions

HUNTERSVILLE, N.C., Sept. 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- As temperatures begin to drop and homeowners prepare their properties for the cold weather season, Top Rail Fence, the national fence installation company, is encouraging owners to take steps now to winterize their fences. Freezing temperatures, ice, heavy snow, and strong winds are all factors that can take a toll on a fence, leading to potential risk of damages like sagging panels, loose posts, cracks, rust and warping if not prepared correctly.

Why Fall Maintenance Matters

Late summer and fall are the ideal window for fence upkeep before the first freeze arrives. A fence that goes into winter unprepared with loose hardware, overgrown vegetation or noticeable damage is likely to suffer repairs once ice, snow and wind add extra weight and force.

"Owners may think of fence care as a spring or summer job, but fall can really be when the most important work happens," said Todd Bingham, President of Top Rail Fence. "A fence that isn't properly prepared can suffer structural damage like warped panels, cracks, rust and loose posts once cold weather sets in. Taking preventive steps now can help homeowners avoid emergency repairs or even a full replacement later on."

How to Get the Fence Winter-Ready This Fall

Top Rail Fence recommends the following fall maintenance checklist for homeowners to help get their fence cold winter-ready:

- Tighten Hardware: Inspect the perimeter of the fence and secure any loose screws, bolts, and brackets. Small haps only get worse once winter wind and ice start pulling at them.

- Trim Back Vegetation: Cut down any hanging tree branches or overgrown bushes that hang or press against the fence line, which can add extra weight and pressure during storms.

- Clean & Pressure Wash Debris: Removing dirt and grime helps sealants and stains adhere properly and extends the fence's life. Follow material-specific care. Vinyl fencing should be cleaned with mild detergent while a wire brush can be used to remove rust from metal fencing.

- Apply a Coat of Sealant or Stain: This helps repel moisture that can freeze, expand, and crack materials. Ensure material-specific care is followed. For wood fences, use a waterproof, penetrating sealant, while for metal fencing, apply a rust-resistant sealant.

- Replace Any Broken Panels: A damaged section of the fence with cracked or broken panels is more likely to fail during the winter season, especially under added pressure from ice, snow and wind.

- Reinforce it in Storm-Prone Areas: Homeowners located in severe winter weather-prone areas, consider adding extra reinforcements to the fence, such as extra posts or braces, for additional structural protection.

Not every fence issue is a simple DIY fix as loose posts, sagging sections, and broken panels can be difficult for busy homeowners to tackle alone. Top Rail Fence and their team of experts can help homeowners identify weak spots in the structure and assist in repairs or replacements to the fence.

"If a homeowner spots a leaning post or multiple panels that are cracked, that's the signal to bring in a professional before winter," said Bingham. "Waiting until spring means that fence has to survive an entire season of snow, ice and wind in a weakened state. A quick inspection in the fall can catch small problems while they're still inexpensive and easy to fix."

Top Rail Fence is a part of HomeFront Brands, a family of emerging, franchised residential and commercial property service brands. Top Rail Fence provides residential, commercial and agricultural fencing in a variety of styles and materials, as well as fence staining and repair.

To learn more about Top Rail Fence, their range of services and more about best practices for winterizing a fence, please visit https://toprailfences.com/.

About Top Rail FenceOriginally established in 2014 as Brookview Fencing, Top Rail Fence has grown from a local, veteran-owned business into a rapidly expanding national brand under the HomeFront Brands parent company. Top Rail Fence provides top-tier residential, commercial, and agricultural fencing and railing options, specializing in custom wood, ornamental metal, vinyl, and chain-link styles. Guided by a commitment to quality materials, superior design, and outstanding customer responsiveness, the company continues to set the standard in fence installation. Visit toprailfences.com for more details.

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GROWNSY's Screen-Free Smart Drawing Robot Wins 2026 NAPPA Award

Screen-free drawing toy brings hands-on creative play to families with 150 picture cards and step-by-step guidance

NEW YORK, Sept. 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- GROWNSY today announced that its Smart Drawing Robot has won a 2026 National Parenting Product Award (NAPPA). The screen-free toy introduces children to drawing through picture cards, voice prompts, and light guidance, with NAPPA evaluators highlighting its simple setup, recognizable drawings, and extensive picture library.

Designed for children ages 3–8, the Montessori-inspired robot gives families a straightforward way to bring drawing into everyday play. Children scan one of 150 included cards and watch the robot draw the image step by step. They can then trace, color, or try recreating the picture themselves, practicing observation and hand-eye coordination as they explore. No app or Wi-Fi connection is required.

NAPPA's evaluation captured how that experience translated into family play. "Out of the box, the set up was really simple and intuitive," one evaluator wrote. Another described a daughter learning to draw by watching the robot, offering a concrete example of how children can take inspiration from its guided demonstrations.

"Winning a NAPPA Award means a lot for our team because it comes from real parents, testing products in real moments. The Smart Drawing Robot was built to give kids a hands-on, screen-free way to create, and knowing it's delivering on that promise is exactly why we do what we do," said Karen, PR manager at GROWNSY.

The set includes 150 picture cards, 12 washable markers, five drawing pens, a reusable drawing board, and a USB-C charging cable. Sound effects, spoken instructions, and responsive lighting accompany the drawing process. Automatic standby helps conserve battery power between sessions, while lighting adjusts to the surrounding environment.

The Smart Drawing Robot extends GROWNSY's baby care portfolio into creative play, bringing the brand's "Grow smart, made easy" philosophy to another part of family life: helping children explore drawing through an activity parents can easily introduce at home.

For product details, visit GROWNSY's Smart Drawing Robot page. Read the evaluation on the NAPPA Awards website.

About GROWNSY

GROWNSY designs baby care and early childhood products around everyday family routines. Its portfolio spans feeding, hygiene, and creative learning, with a focus on practical design that simplifies daily care and makes room for families to grow.

Grow smart, made easy.

Learn more at www.grownsy.com.

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Stardock to Publish Empire in Decay, a Tactical Roguelike Deckbuilder set in a Dark Fantasy World

Siesta Games' tactical deckbuilder mixes cards, chess-style positioning and 4 playable factions in a dark fantasy world

Empire in Decay - Announcement Trailer

PLYMOUTH, Mich., Sept. 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Stardock Entertainment announced today that Empire in Decay, a unique roguelike deckbuilder developed by independent studio Siesta Games, is joining its portfolio as the second title signed under Stardock's expanded publishing program. Coming to Steam in early 2027, Empire in Decay combines classic chess style tactical movement with more than 200 cards, across four playable factions.

Set in a dying empire on the brink of collapse, Empire in Decay gives players the chance to lead one of four playable factions in a rebellion to claim the throne. Players must both attack the enemy while defending against them in skirmish matches. Enemy units who make it to your end of the board will begin to wipe out your followers and the losses carry over between rounds! Lose all of your supporters and the game is over.

Players control both main and secondary factions as they do battle, starting with the Damerites and the Guild. The Groundbreakers Society and Soul Harvesters factions can be unlocked via gameplay as players progress through the campaign. Each faction brings unique special abilities and cards, giving you a multitude of deck building options.

"Empire in Decay captivated us the moment we started playing it," said Brian Clair, Director of Publishing at Stardock. "The game is not only beautiful, it's incredibly fun to play as you build out your decks to save your people. We knew this was a title we wanted to have in our publishing lineup."

"When Stardock contacted us regarding Empire in Decay we were so pleasantly surprised!" said, Eduardo Jimenez, CEO at Siesta Games. "We know you'll be hard pressed to find a better partner for a strategy game than Stardock, as they have repeatedly proven in the past. We're sure that, with their help, we'll be able to realize and take to the fans the best version of Empire in Decay possible."

Empire in Decay is now available to wishlist on Steam and is set to launch in early 2027.

For the latest information on updates, community initiatives, and future content, visit the official Steam page.

About Stardock

Stardock is a pioneer in the strategy gaming genre headquartered in Plymouth, Mich. that has been developing and publishing strategy and simulation games since 1993, starting with the original release of Galactic Civilizations. Stardock's recent hits include Sins of a Solar Empire, Ashes of the Singularity, Elemental: Fallen Enchantress, and Offworld Trading Company. Learn more at www.stardock.com.

About Siesta Games

Siesta Games is an independent video game studio based in Zaragoza, Spain, founded by AAA industry veterans with a simple goal: to create the games they would love to play themselves. We specialize in crafting highly polished, engaging games and interactive experiences, combining decades of industry experience with the creative freedom and agility of an independent studio.

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Vital.io guides 7M patients through ER, urgent care, inpatient & surgical visits, accurately predicting wait times, reassuring frustrated patients, and providing clear guidance on what to do next.

CLAYMONT, Del., Sept. 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Vital, which uses AI to predict ER wait times, explain doctors notes in human terms to hospitalized patients, and gives real-time updates during surgical procedures to family members, has been recognized by TIME and Statistica as a top company in the Health Information Management category. The award list was announced on September 17th, 2026, and can be viewed on Time.com. Vital.io guides millions of patients during their visits, leading to lower leave-rate, fewer readmissions, better patient scores, and - unsurprisingly when you treat people right - better financial outcomes for 3 of the top 6 health systems, plus dozens of others.

"Wow! Happy to be recognized by TIME (and Statistica). And what a coincidence. Every morning, next to 'Live, Laugh, Love', I look at one of those TIME Person of the Year frames that's really just a mirror. This award was clearly made to live beside it. I mean what do you do to hype yourself up to change healthcare each morning?" asks Aaron Patzer, Vital's Cofounder & CEO. He further muses, "Seriously, by 'you' I mean you the human, the person who's reading this press release. I've been worried that it's all just AI agents these days. If you've made it this far, you're going to love - okay, probably just tolerate - the rest. I wrote the whole thing, and quoted myself here, crazy right? Who's regulating press releases, or more importantly, AI for that matter?"

Vital does a few things exceptionally well: it's used by 65% of patients during hospital & emergency stays. Your standard comes-with-the-EHR software, 10-15% during a visit. As a result of being super-easy for patients, it produces great outcomes: 30-50% reduction in left-without-being-seen (LWBS) which is when patients are so fed up with waiting they bail; a 30% increase in follow-up visits, so people actually get better long term and don't just end up back at the hospital. That's our enterprise system.

Vital also runs Vital Care Finder (https://vit.al) directly for consumers. We have millions of doctors, dentists, nurses and physician assistants listed everywhere, sorted by price, which other find-a-doc systems seem to neglect. It matches using your clinical fingerprint, so the "best doctor" for you depends very much on what chronic conditions you have, age, language,s etc. It's also built for AI, with deep integrations into ChatGPT & Claude via widgets and MCP servers.

We also are a founding member of AICareStandard.com created with industry leaders and executives from MedStar, IU Health, HCA, Patients for Patient Safety, Children's Hospital Los Angeles and more.

In short, we're the pro-patient company. And for all patients, rich and poor, insured or not. This feels rare in health care for some reason. We're allowed to use like 1500 words, but press releases are a bit like corporate journal entries, self-focused and a bit look-at-me. Thanks for getting this far. Consider going outside. Or just standing up. Or drinking some water. Something for your health - we stopped short so you could.

About Vital.io

Vital.io today guides 7M patients annually through emergency, urgent care, and inpatient visits across dozens of health systems including 3 of the top 6 largest IDNs. Vital is known for its innovations in safe, patient-facing AI, including the doctor-to-patient translator launch in May 2023, and its status as a founding member of the PatientAI Collaborative™ at aicarestandard.com committed to safe, accurate, and clinically responsible AI-driven patient communication.

Vital was founded by Aaron Patzer, formerly Founder of Mint & VP of Product Innovation at Intuit, and Justin Schrager, MD, a practicing emergency physician at IU Health & Emory. Vital is backed by Transformation Capital, Threshold Ventures, First Round Capital, and luminaries in healthcare including the founders of Flat Iron Health, Patient Ping / Bamboo, and more.

Media Contact: Kathy English, [email protected]

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Strøm Old Quebec Named Canada's Best Day Spa at the World Spa Awards--for the Third Year in a Row

QUÉBEC, Sept. 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- STROM Group is proud to announce that Strøm Old Quebec has been named Canada's Best Day Spa at the internationally recognized World Spa Awards—for the third year in a row. This honour reflects the expertise and standards consistently applied across the Group's 10 destinations and diverse brands, reinforcing the company's vision to elevate well-being through balance, nature, and purposeful growth.

"At STROM Group, we believe well-being is built on balance—between water and architecture, nature and culture, local roots and global vision," said Guillaume Lemoine, Chief Executive Officer. "This award celebrates not only the remarkable work of the Old Quebec team, but also the collective expertise behind every Strøm. It confirms our ambition to set a thoughtful, world-class standard for wellness experiences that remain rooted in our Canadian identity while reaching new audiences. As we expand across Canada and into the United States, we will carry that same philosophy of balance and accessible well-being into each new market."

Founded in 2009 in Québec, Canada, STROM Group is one of North America's most respected and award-winning wellness companies. Its portfolio includes Strøm Nordic Spa, Nord restaurants, the BORÉAL skincare line, AWŪ urban sanctuary, Förena Cité thermale, Sibéria Spa, and Spa Nordic Station, a network of destination, resort, and urban wellness experiences welcoming nearly one million visitors annually. The Group also operates its own media channels, including a magazine and a podcast, and offers signature retail collections under the Strøm and AWŪ brands.

As the Group lays the groundwork for future expansion across Canada and North America, its ambition is to bring a distinct vision of well-being—balanced, responsible, and inspiring—to new audiences, while honouring and enriching the cultures and landscapes it touches. The goal is to create lasting positive impact for individuals, communities, and the natural ecosystems that sustain them.

ABOUT STROM GROUP

STROM Group is a Canadian-founded, purpose-driven company shaping the future of wellness. Since 2009, the Group has grown to 10 wellness centres and spas across Québec, and brings together more than 1,500 professionals and welcomes over 700,000 visitors annually.

Its expertise unites water stewardship, architecture, design, hospitality, skincare, gastronomy, and media to create transformative destinations and experiences that restore, inspire, and connect communities. Guided by a disciplined, responsible growth model, STROM Group shares a distinct Canadian vision of balanced and meaningful well-being with people and cities across North America.

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