ACROBiosystems deepens its France presence with a dedicated hub at The HIVE Innovation Center, embedding into the Campus Grand Parc ecosystem

ZURICH, Sept. 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Kadans Science Partner is pleased to welcome ACROBiosystems to The HIVE Innovation Center, its laboratory and office building dedicated to the life sciences, situated on the Campus Grand Parc in Villejuif.

A global biotechnology company dedicated to being a cornerstone of the global biopharmaceutical and healthcare industries

ACROBiosystems was founded in 2010 with a clear purpose: to become an indispensable partner to the global biopharmaceutical industry. The company today employs close to 1,000 people across offices, R&D centres, and production facilities spanning Europe, North America and Asia, serving thousands of customers worldwide including leading pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies, CRO/CDMOs, and academic institutes. Its portfolio covers the full drug development continuum — from recombinant proteins, antibodies, and assay kits to GMP-grade custom and scientific services — organised around dedicated brands including Resilient Supply, CytoPak, SAFENSURE, FLAG, Star Staining, Aneuro, ComboX, GENPower and many others, with a particular focus on oncology, cell and gene therapy, and immunotherapeutics, and their clinical applications. ACROBiosystems employs a strict quality control system for its products that are used in biopharmaceutical research and development, production, and clinical application. This includes targeted discovery and validation, candidate drug screening/optimization, CMC development and pilot production, preclinical research, clinical trials, commercial production, and clinical application of companion diagnostics.

Global reach, local ground: A step into the Campus Grand Parc oncology ecosystem

ACROBiosystems' arrival at The HIVE takes the form of a dedicated office space within the Innovation Center, a deliberate step designed to establish a local presence and build connections within the Campus Grand Parc community. Home to biotechs, hospitals, translational research institutes, and clinical partners, this ecosystem represents exactly the kind of environment where the company can draw on its global reach to engage directly with the teams developing the next generation of cancer therapies. As a member of the Paris-Saclay Cancer Cluster (PSCC) since 2025, ACROBiosystems has already begun building connections within the region's life sciences community — a presence that its new hub at The HIVE is designed to further strengthen.

A hub shaped for collaboration and proximity

The HIVE Innovation Center brings together life sciences companies of all sizes under one roof, creating the conditions for the kind of day-to-day interactions that formal partnerships alone cannot generate. For ACROBiosystems, whose value proposition is built on being a trusted partner from discovery to the clinic, this proximity to an active scientific community is precisely what makes The HIVE a fitting base for its French operations.

Mike Chen, Chairman, Founder & CEO of ACROBiosystems, said, "France — and the Paris-Saclay region in particular — sits at the convergence of world-class scientific research, clinical excellence, and a rapidly maturing biotech community. Deepening our presence at The HIVE puts us exactly where our partners live and work. Our role is to be the dependable backbone behind their science — bringing reliable quality, integrated innovation, and considerate service from discovery through to the clinic. We're here not just to open an office, but to plug into this ecosystem, listen, collaborate, and grow alongside the teams working to deliver tomorrow's therapies across oncology, immuno-oncology, advanced therapies, and beyond."

"We are proud that ACROBiosystems has chosen Campus Grand Parc and The HIVE to deepen its French operations. This is a strong signal of the ecosystem's growing global attractiveness," declared Sandrine Lo, Investment & Asset Manager Kadans Science Partner.

More About ACROBiosystems

ACROBiosystems Group, founded in 2010 and listed in 2021, is a biotechnology company aimed at being a cornerstone of the global biopharmaceutical and healthcare industries by providing innovative products and business models. The company comprises several subsidiaries such as ACROBiosystems, bioSeedin, Condense Capital, and ACRODiagnostics. Through the continuous development of new technologies and products, ACROBiosystems Group creates value for the global pharmaceutical industry and actively empowers our partners. The company is dedicated to accelerating the drug development process, including targeted therapies, immunotherapeutic drugs, and their clinical applications, and contributes to global health.

About Kadans Science Partner

Kadans Science Partner is the European leader in investing in the development of ecosystems and real estate assets, with a dedicated focus on knowledge‑intensive sectors. We strive to bring people together to address global challenges. This is why we invest in, develop and operate specialized assets to support scientific clusters. Across Europe, we have built a network of clients, partner organizations and innovative minds active in life sciences and health, agriculture and food, chemistry and energy, and high‑tech systems and materials, all determined to find solutions to today's global challenges.

Already present in more than 30 scientific clusters, our network continues to grow as we create new sites and support more clusters across Europe.

About the Paris‑Saclay Cancer Cluster (PSCC)

The Paris‑Saclay Cancer Cluster — a European‑scale and internationally ambitious biocluster — accelerates the pace of oncology innovation, making it more predictive, precise and effective. The cluster facilitates exchanges within the cancer research community and offers promising European researchers access to expertise, tools and services, including mentoring, data, laboratory access and funding.

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atNorth appoints Fredrik Jansson as Senior Advisor

STOCKHOLM, Sept. 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- atNorth, the leading Nordic high-density colocation and built-to-suit data center provider, today announced that Fredrik Jansson will step down from his operational executive role as Chief Strategy and Marketing & Communications Officer due to health reasons and transition to the role of Senior Advisor to the company.

While Fredrik will be stepping back from day-to-day operational responsibilities, he will remain closely associated with atNorth and continue to contribute his experience, perspective and strategic insight as Senior Advisor.

Fredrik has played an instrumental role in the development of atNorth and made a lasting contribution to the company, its people and its progress.

"Fredrik has been instrumental in atNorth's journey and has made a lasting contribution to the company we are today," said Eyjólfur Magnús Kristinsson, CEO, atNorth. "His strategic guidance, analytical rigor and ability to navigate complexity have strengthened countless important decisions and helped us grow and develop with confidence. He has also been an exceptional colleague and a trusted sparring partner, whose perspective has consistently made our discussions and decisions better. We are deeply grateful for the leadership, commitment and dedication he has shown throughout his time with the company. While we fully understand and support Fredrik's decision to step back from the demands of an operational executive role, we are particularly pleased that he will remain part of the atNorth family as Senior Advisor. We look forward to continuing to benefit from his experience, judgement and perspective."

Fredrik Jansson said:

"What an amazing ride it has been! I am immensely proud of what we have achieved together at atNorth and deeply grateful for the support, friendship and trust I have received from colleagues, partners and the Board. I am very pleased to continue my association with atNorth as Senior Advisor. This is the right decision for myself and my family and will allow me to focus on my health while continuing to support atNorth and its future."

In recognition of Fredrik's contribution to the company and in support of the cause that has affected him, atNorth will also make a donation to support research into Systemic Sarcoidosis.

"Beyond recognizing Fredrik's remarkable contribution to atNorth, we hope this donation can contribute, even in a small way, to advancing research and improving understanding of this rare disease," said Eva Sóley Guðbjörnsdóttir, Chief Financial Officer & Deputy CEO at atNorth.

Fredrik will continue to work closely with the executive team and the Board and to ensure a smooth transition, while remaining associated with atNorth in the role of Senior Advisor.

About atNorth

atNorth is a leading Nordic data center company that offers cost-effective, scalable high-density colocation and built-to-suit services trusted by industry-leading organizations.

With sustainability at its core, atNorth's data centers run on renewable energy resources and support circular economy principles. All atNorth sites leverage innovative design, power efficiency, and intelligent operations to provide long-term infrastructure and flexible colocation deployments.

atNorth is headquartered in Reykjavik, Iceland and operates seven data centers in strategic locations across the Nordics, as well as four mega sites under development across Kouvola, Finland, Ølgod, Denmark, Sollefteå, Sweden and Haugaland, Norway. The business also has an additional metro site under development in Stockholm, Sweden.

For more information, visit atNorth.com or follow atNorth on LinkedIn.

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An exclusive journey to Tonino Lamborghini's headquarters immersed global media, creators and partners in the Italian design culture and bold lifestyle vision behind the limited-edition smartphone.

BOLOGNA, Italy, Sept. 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Italy has long been known for its distinctive approach to craftsmanship and industrial design, where function, creativity and character come together. That same spirit can be seen in the TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G Tonino Lamborghini Limited Edition.

To explore the history, culture and elegant way of life that have shaped Tonino Lamborghini's design vision and inspired TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G Tonino Lamborghini Limited Edition, TECNO and Tonino Lamborghini jointly welcomed approximately thirty media representatives, creators and business partners from around the world to Bologna for an exclusive brand immersion journey.

Under the theme "Where Boldness Begins," the journey brought guests closer to the Italian roots of Tonino Lamborghini and how those influences come through in its collaboration with TECNO POVA. Through the brand immersion activities, a garden welcome event, an on-site product unveiling and hands-on use throughout the visit, guests explored how the limited edition translates Tonino Lamborghini's distinctive design language and bold lifestyle attitude into a contemporary mobile experience.

Discovering the roots of Italian boldness at Palazzo del Vignola, home to Tonino Lamborghini

Bologna served as the perfect setting for the journey. Known for its rich traditions in architecture, food and manufacturing, the city reflects the close relationship between creativity and everyday life that has long shaped Italian design. Its artistic heritage, specialist craftsmanship and long tradition of manufacturing have helped shape an approach to design where function and personality are closely intertwined. Within this tradition, engineering design becomes a form of storytelling, with shape, materials, color and craftsmanship carrying character and attitude beyond mere function.

A visit to Tonino Lamborghini's headquarters at the historic Palazzo del Vignola gave guests a closer look at the brand's history and the way its design language has evolved across different aspects of lifestyle. For more than four decades, Tonino Lamborghini has drawn on its Italian heritage and mechanical inspiration to create products with a strong sense of character. Power, the signature Tonino Lamborghini black-and-red palette, and engineering-inspired aesthetics recur throughout the brand's world, reflecting a belief that design can be an expression of individuality as much as it is of utility. This philosophy finds a natural connection with TECNO POVA, which brings together youthful energy and unconventional design centered on self-expression.

Later in the afternoon, guests gathered for the unveiling of the TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G Tonino Lamborghini Limited Edition, surrounded by Tonino Lamborghini design works that reflected the brand's distinctive aesthetic. The setting offered a natural context for exploring how those visual codes and lifestyle values have been reinterpreted through POVA.

Sharing the heritage and creative principles behind the brand, Mr. Tonino Lamborghini, Founder and President, said: "For me, design tells a story rooted in my Italian culture and craftsmanship. This collaboration brings that bold, unmistakable identity into a new technological form, allowing young users to express their individuality. I'm honored to host the launch here at my headquarters to better express and share the identity that characterize my brand since 1981."

"By bringing guests to Italy, we wanted them to experience firsthand where the inspiration behind this product comes from and what brings our two brands together," said Laury Bai, CMO of TECNO. "Together, we are bringing Tonino Lamborghini's distinctive design language and bold lifestyle attitude into POVA's youthful identity, combining technology, aesthetics and self-expression in a new mobile experience."

Bringing Italian design into every detail

The limited edition translates this shared vision into a design language that is immediately recognizable. For Tonino Lamborghini, luxury is something to feel and experience, not shown off, and that spirit is reflected in the phone's design. Its black-and-red palette establishes a bold visual identity, while the Pulse Line adds a sense of movement across the rear panel. The Signature Shield and dual-layer stacking process further bring Tonino Lamborghini's mechanical and engineering-inspired aesthetics into the phone, making it a distinctive expression of character and individuality.

A dual-layer rear cover and internal mirror structures create a layered sense of depth, producing dynamic visual effects as the phone moves. The Alive Matrix Display introduces a more contemporary digital expression through a custom "L" signature effect, while the customized interface extends the same visual language from the exterior into the software experience.

The collaboration carries Tonino Lamborghini's engineered design language and bold spirit across the phone's visual details, materials, customized interface and accessories, extending the collaboration beyond the exterior design alone.

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Antonony Gu, Huawei Cloud: All for AI, Huawei Cloud Stack Powers a New Era of Intelligence

SHANGHAI, Sept. 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- At HUAWEI CONNECT 2026, Huawei hosted the Huawei Cloud Summit under the theme "Agentic Hybrid Cloud: Powering a New Era of Intelligence." Antonony Gu, President of Huawei Hybrid Cloud, delivered a keynote speech at the summit, discussing the changes driven by AI agents, Huawei Cloud Stack's evolution across four key areas—cloud infrastructure, data, AI, and ecosystem—guided by the principle of "All for AI", and its commitment to helping enterprises embrace the agentic AI era.

AI agents are among the most significant developments in AI today. Agents for coding, workplaces, design, customer service, marketing, and more are rapidly redefining how businesses get done. Antonony Gu highlighted that the rapid adoption of AI agents is driving three fundamental changes:

- The actors driving business execution are changing: from humans using applications to human-agent collaboration and agent-to-agent (A2A) collaboration. AI agents are emerging at scale as a new class of digital employees.

- Resource provisioning is changing: AI agents are task-oriented, relying on compute, data, and models that are packaged and readily available for invocation. Resource delivery is shifting from layer-by-layer assembly to integrated capabilities organized around agent-driven tasks.

- What's being managed is changing: The focus is shifting from traditional IT resources, such as compute, storage, and networking, to AI compute, data, and models. Managing these resources through separate systems can create new IT silos.

Addressing these changes, Huawei Cloud has introduced an AI agent-ready hybrid cloud architectureNext, comprising four key capabilities: an agile, elastic cloud infrastructure designed for continuous evolution and unified general-purpose and AI compute; an AI-native capability hub that connects data, compute, and tokens; an agent-native enablement platform for developing and running AI agents at scale; and intelligent operations and end-to-end security capabilities covering the entire AI agent lifecycle. Antonony Gu emphasized, "As AI agent adoption continues to accelerate over the next three to five years, a deterministic hybrid cloud architecture is a clear path forward for enterprises in the agentic world."

As the agentic AI era approaches, Huawei Cloud Stack is evolving across four key areas: infrastructure, data, AI, and ecosystem.

- Infrastructure evolution, building the foundation for AI: Huawei Cloud Stack builds Agentic Infra as the foundation for the AI era. This infrastructure supports the latest A5 SuperPoDs. With technologies like NPU pooling and memory snapshots, compute utilization can increase from 30% to 70%. Huawei Cloud Stack also provides an observable, measurable, and governable operations and management framework for AI agents, turning cloud management platforms into intelligent management hubs. It further provides end-to-end protection for infrastructure, models, and AI agents.

- Unleashing data value, turning enterprise data into intelligent productivity: Huawei Cloud Stack provides end-to-end data lifecycle capabilities for reliable data management, efficient data delivery, intelligent data use, and trusted data circulation. With a decoupled storage and compute architecture, AI DataLake for multimodal data management, and DataArts for intelligent, data-driven decision-making, Huawei Cloud Stack helps turn data into a new source of productivity while laying a solid data foundation for the agentic AI era.

- AI-driven industry, bringing AI into production across industries: Huawei Cloud is increasing its investment in foundation models and integrating such models with industry know-how to drive automated model iteration and continuous evolution. It offers leading domain-specific foundation models, such as Vision-Language Model (VLM), Scientific Computing Model, and Prediction Model, as well as OptVerse AI Solver for optimization and decision-making. Meanwhile, Huawei Cloud Stack leverages its model training and inference platform to deliver high-performance inference and a reliable supply of high-quality tokens, ensuring uninterrupted execution of agent tasks.

- Partner co-creation, building an open AI ecosystem together: Huawei Cloud remains committed to open collaboration on AI, backed by targeted incentives and dedicated AI and service capability improvement programs. Together with partners and developers, Huawei Cloud is building an Industry AI Foundry. By bringing together reference solutions and practices from areas such as Smart Finance and Smart Government, it aims to accelerate the replication of proven AI solutions across enterprise scenarios.

The agentic AI era is opening up new possibilities for enterprises. Looking ahead, Huawei Cloud Stack, guided by the principle of "All for AI," will continue to invest heavily in Agentic Infra, data, and AI. Together with partners, Huawei Cloud Stack will foster an open ecosystem, helping enterprises build, use, and manage cloud environments efficiently and bring AI into production across industries.

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Lactips and SmartSolve Announce Global Strategic Partnership for Plastic-Free Packaging

Pioneering Packaging Innovation Across Two Continents

PARIS, Sept. 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Lactips, a French innovator in 100% bio-based, water-soluble natural polymers, and SmartSolve, a U.S. pioneer in bio-based, water-soluble packaging, today announced a global strategic partnership to accelerate the shift away from plastic packaging.

The companies began collaborating in 2024, advancing PureNil™ 0 — the world's first 100% plastic-free, dispersible, printable, flexible packaging substrate — from development to commercial scale in under two years. Approved for direct food contact, PureNil™ 0 disperses rapidly in water without leaving microplastic residue, with customers across beauty, personal care, food and beverage markets. The partnership's roadmap extends beyond PureNil™ 0 to future bio-based, plastic-free packaging generations.

"Lactips gave us the one thing this industry has been missing: a truly plastic-free, water-soluble material that performs at commercial scale. What started as an R&D collaboration is now a long-term strategic partnership, and PureNil™ 0 is proof that plastic-free packaging isn't a future promise — it's here today." said Jonathan Jakubowski, CEO & Co-Founder at SmartSolve.

"Signing this exclusive agreement with SmartSolve marks a significant milestone in Lactips' global expansion. We are delighted to partner with SmartSolve, and I would like to deeply thank their team for their trust and for the energy they are bringing to accelerate the adoption of zero waste natural packaging solutions. Together, we have the opportunity to make a lasting positive impact on both industry practices and the environment," said Alexis von Tschammer, CEO at Lactips.

About Lactips

Lactips is a leader in the world of natural polymers that develops, produces and sells plastic-free, 100% bio-based plastic that is water-soluble and completely biodegradable in all environments. The company was founded in 2014 on the basis of research work carried out by Frédéric Prochazka, PhD, a research professor at Université de Saint-Étienne (UMR CNRS 5223). Lactips made a major transition to an industrial company in 2022 by opening its first production unit and welcoming Alexis von Tschammer as CEO. Lactips now has 40 employees. www.lactips.com

About SmartSolve

SmartSolve develops certified, bio-based, water-soluble packaging. The company specializes in water-soluble paper, labels and pouches, and is headquartered in a 55,000-square-foot facility in Bowling Green, Ohio. Co-founded in 2016 by Al Caperna and Jonathan Jakubowski, SmartSolve is one of the world's leading providers of patented, bio-based, water-soluble flexible packaging. www.smartsolve.com

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Wrexham AFC Names KNOX Hydration as Official Hydration Partner

Multi-year sponsorship brings together two challenger brands to support hydration, recovery and performance across the Club

WREXHAM, Wales, Sept. 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Wrexham AFC and KNOX Hydration today announce a new multi-year partnership, naming KNOX the Club's Official Hydration Partner. The partnership brings together two brands with a shared challenger mindset, each taking on established categories and challenging the status quo.

As KNOX continues to disrupt the sports hydration category, its products will become part of the training and performance environment across Wrexham AFC's men's and women's first teams and Academy, with KNOX also serving as the naming rights partner of the Club's newly installed training pavilion.

"Wrexham AFC represents everything we look for in a partner: ambition, authenticity, community and a relentless drive to grow," said John Schaefer, CEO of KNOX Hydration. "The club's remarkable journey and its global connection with fans align closely with the KNOX mission as we continue our growth. This partnership gives us an opportunity to bring KNOX to a passionate new audience while supporting the players, supporters and communities that make Wrexham so special."

Recently launched in the UK and Europe, KNOX is a functional sports hydration brand built for athletes and active lifestyles. Formulated with electrolytes, amino acids, vitamins and minerals, KNOX's products support hydration, replenishment and recovery without sugar or caffeine. The partnership with Wrexham AFC comes as KNOX continues its global expansion, including its recent US launch.

Beyond supporting the Club's elite athletes, KNOX and Wrexham AFC share a commitment to encouraging communities to be more active and making hydration accessible to everyone, from professional athletes to children taking part in their first sport. Together, the organisations will explore opportunities to support participation, wellbeing and a more active community in Wrexham.

"I am delighted to announce KNOX Hydration as our new Official Hydration Partner. As an ambitious brand looking to make an impact both locally and globally, they share many of the values that have helped drive our journey in recent years, including a strong commitment to the community," said Michael Williamson, Wrexham AFC CEO. "We're excited to welcome KNOX to the Wrexham AFC family and look forward to working together to make a positive impact both on and off the pitch."

As Official Hydration Partner, KNOX will work closely with Kevin Mulholland, Wrexham AFC's Head of Performance & Sports Science, and the Club's wider sports science team to support player recovery and performance through hydration. KNOX's brand and products will also be visible around the team dugouts and dressing rooms at both the Racecourse Ground and The Rock, with further details on the Club's training pavilion to be announced in due course.

For more information on the partnership and Wrexham's 2026/27 season, follow @wrexham_afc and @knoxhydrate.

About KNOX Hydration

KNOX Hydration is a premium functional sports beverage created for people committed to being their best. Formulated with electrolytes, amino acids, vitamins and minerals, KNOX supports hydration, replenishment and recovery without sugar or caffeine. Through partnerships with some of the world's leading sports organizations and athletes, KNOX is building a global community inspired by performance, resilience and excellence. Trusted by elite athletes. Made for everyday life. For more information, please visit knoxhydrate.com.

About Wrexham AFC

Wrexham Association Football Club are based in Wrexham, North Wales, and after a historic, record-breaking three consecutive promotions are competing in the EFL Championship, the second tier of the English football league pyramid. Formed in 1864, they are the oldest Club in Wales and the third oldest professional team in the world. Wrexham have won the Welsh Cup a record 23 times and beaten some of the biggest clubs in the game in the English FA Cup and UEFA European Cup Winners Cup. The Racecourse Ground, home to Wrexham AFC, is the world's oldest international stadium that continues to host international games.

Wrexham AFC are owned by Rob Mac and Ryan Reynolds. The goal of the owners is to grow the team and establish Wrexham AFC as a Premier League club in front of increased attendances, and in an improved stadium, while making a positive difference to the wider community in Wrexham. For more information, please visit wrexhamafc.co.uk or follow @wrexham_afc.

KNOX Hydration: Mark Jacobs [email protected] | WREXHAM AFC: Sarah Pressler [email protected]

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MyPureSkin Recognised Among the 20 Most Innovative Healthcare Companies to Watch in 2026 by Business Worldwide Magazine

LONDON, Sept. 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Business Worldwide Magazine's 20 Most Innovative Healthcare Companies to Watch, 2026 recognises organisations advancing innovation across the global healthcare landscape. Among those earning recognition is MyPureSkin S.A, a Swiss nutricosmetics company pioneering a science-led approach to skin health, longevity, and healthy ageing.

Founded by Edgar Brandt and Tatiana Brandt in Switzerland's renowned Health Valley, MyPureSkin was established on a simple but powerful belief: skin should be treated as a living organ deserving the same nutritional support and scientific attention as any other part of the body.

Long before concepts such as 'beauty from within' and longevity wellness entered mainstream conversation, MyPureSkin was exploring how nutritional science could support the skin's structural integrity, cellular function, and long-term vitality. Today, that vision has evolved into a clinically validated business operating across Europe, North America, the Middle East, and Australia.

At the heart of the company's approach is Nutrigevity™, a proprietary scientific framework developed to support three key biological pillars of skin health: Structure, Signalling, and Regeneration. Combining expertise from clinical medicine, plastic surgery, gynaecology, micronutrition, and skin biology, the framework guides the development of every MyPureSkin formulation.

The company's flagship product, MyCollagenLift, was designed not simply as a collagen supplement, but as a comprehensive nutricosmetic intended to support the skin's own biological mechanisms. To reinforce its evidence-based positioning, the product underwent independent clinical evaluation through a randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled study conducted by the Skin Test Institute.

According to the company, the study demonstrated significant improvements in hydration, elasticity, firmness, and wrinkle appearance, helping establish MyPureSkin as a credible player within the growing preventative wellness and longevity sectors.

The recognition comes at a time of rapid expansion for both the company and the wider market. As consumers increasingly prioritise prevention, healthy ageing, and healthspan extension, demand for science-backed wellness solutions continues to rise globally. MyPureSkin has positioned itself at the intersection of these trends, combining Swiss manufacturing standards, clinical validation, and nutritional science to support skin health from within.

For the founders, the recognition reflects more than commercial success. It validates a long-standing commitment to scientific rigour, transparency, and innovation in a category that continues to evolve.

Looking ahead, MyPureSkin remains focused on advancing research, expanding internationally, and contributing to the future of longevity-focused healthcare solutions.

To find out more about MyPureSkin S.A, visit https://mypureskin.eu

About Business Worldwide Magazine

Business Worldwide Magazine is the leading source of business and dealmaker intelligence throughout the world. Our quarterly magazine and online news portal enable an established audience of corporate dealmakers to track the latest news, stories and developments affecting the international markets, corporate finance, business strategy and changes in legislation. This readership includes CEO/CFO - Banks, Corporate Lawyers and Venture Capital/Private Equity Companies to name a few.

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Pearson Acquires Assessment Technology Provider, ITS

Strengthens global assessment and verification capabilities with proven technology and talent

LONDON, Sept. 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Pearson (FTSE: PSON.L), the world's lifelong learning company, today announced it has acquired ITS, a Baltimore, Maryland-based assessment technology company specializing in the management, delivery and reporting of assessment programs. The acquisition strengthens Pearson's core assessment and verification capabilities with proven technology and talent; expanding growth opportunities in professional assessment and related markets worldwide.

ITS's enterprise offerings complement Pearson's existing strengths and broaden the range of assessment services available to customers, including remote testing and proctoring, performance-based assessment, and continuous certification.

Following the acquisition, ITS will become part of Pearson Professional Assessments, building on an existing and successful longstanding commercial relationship between ITS and Pearson.

Art Valentine, president of Assessment & Qualifications at Pearson said, "Organizations are turning to Pearson for assessment and verification they can trust. We know ITS well and value the proven technology, deep industry knowledge, and dedicated team they bring. This acquisition strengthens Pearson's role as verified skills and assessment infrastructure and supports our long-term assessment strategy."

Pat Ward, president of ITS said, "Joining Pearson is a natural next step for a partnership that has driven innovation in professional assessment since 2009. It has been an amazing journey as ITS has grown from a startup to hosting some of the world's largest and most prestigious tests. Pearson and ITS share the same values, a vision for how AI can improve assessment, and commitment to protecting the integrity and quality of assessment for customers. I'm excited about what we achieve together."

About Pearson

At Pearson, our purpose is simple: to help people realize the life they imagine through learning. We believe that every learning opportunity is a chance for a personal breakthrough. That's why our c. 18,000 Pearson employees are committed to creating vibrant and enriching learning experiences designed for real-life impact. We are the world's lifelong learning company, serving customers in nearly 200 countries with digital content, assessments, qualifications, and data. For us, learning isn't just what we do. It's who we are. Visit us at plc.pearson.com

About ITS

Internet Testing Systems (ITS) is a leader in assessment technology, helping testing and certification organizations build, deliver, and evolve their assessment programs. With decades of experience and a comprehensive suite of solutions spanning the assessment lifecycle, ITS combines proven technology with deep industry expertise to support secure test delivery, practice and preparation, certification maintenance, remote proctoring, test development, and AI-powered assessment. ITS partners with organizations around the world to solve complex assessment challenges, modernize programs, and create better experiences for candidates and professionals. Learn more at testsys.com.

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When technology meets culture: BOE helps showcase Chinese intangible cultural heritage in London

LONDON, Sept. 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Chinese display giant BOE is participating as the lead display technology partner at the "Reviving Craft – Chinese Intangible Cultural Heritage and Contemporary Design Exhibition"，which is hosted by Sun Media Group, during London Design Festival 2026. The exhibition, which opened on September 16 at Somerset House, marks BOE's third global presence at the flagship event, "Reflection of The Mind," following Paris in 2024 and Milan in 2025. Over the course of three years and across three cities, BOE constantly leverages innovative technology to empower digital storytelling and global communication of China's intangible cultural heritage (ICH). By merging technology with culture, it helps Chinese brands go global and offers a tangible, replicable model for Chinese tech enterprises expanding into international markets.

At this exhibition, BOE creates an immersive "ICH + Digital Technology" experience space with its diverse products, including transparent display, smart display, large LED display, and smart writing desk. The BOE Day and BOE Night events welcome big-name guests to explore cutting-edge display products and ICH digital innovations. As a culture-driven gathering, BOE Night serves as an open dialogue platform for tech enterprises and global partners, facilitating deeper engagement and value co-creation for Chinese tech enterprises on the international stage.

Si Da, Senior Vice President and Chief Brand Officer of BOE, said in his opening remarks that BOE is delighted to join hands once again with the "Reviving Craft" exhibition and come to London. "Marrying technology with culture is an important way for us to reach out to the world. We believe that globalization means more than spreading technology throughout the world; it is about integrating into local communities, contributing to them, and using technology to serve humanity's shared cultural memory and artistic creation." He added that BOE will stick to its distinctive "Technology + Culture" path to demonstrate how Chinese technology promotes international cultural exchanges.

While empowering Chinese culture going global, BOE continues to deepen its engagement in science, education, and sustainable development. It is the first Chinese technology company to endorse the UNESCO International Decade of Sciences for Sustainable Development (IDSSD), and partnered with UNESCO to build the Science Club Network in Africa and Asia-Pacific. Over a decade, BOE's "Light the Way Forward" educational charity initiative has helped build 156 smart classrooms in underserved areas of 10 provinces in China. BOE launched the industry's first sustainability brand "ONE" (Open Next Earth), and its net-zero factories and renewable energy practices were selected as climate action cases showcased at the 30th UNFCCC Climate Change Conference (COP30) and the 17th session of the Conference of the Parties (COP17) to the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD). The company was also named to the 2024 Forbes China ESG 50 list.

BOE will adhere to the path of market-oriented development, internationalization, and specialization. Starting the next chapter in its global journey, it will continue to work together with global partners in a spirit of openness and inclusiveness, and present itself to users worldwide as an innovative and open brand committed to sustainability.

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Svalner Atlas | Advisors wins three Firm of the Year awards at the ITR Europe Tax Awards 2026

STOCKHOLM, Sept. 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The awards recognise the expertise and impact of Svalner Atlas' work for clients across its markets

Svalner Atlas was named:

- Finland: Transfer Pricing Firm of the Year

- Netherlands: Tax Advisory Firm of the Year

- Sweden: Tax Advisory Firm of the Year

What the awards recognise

The ITR Europe Tax Awards recognise firms for work that stands out for its innovation, complexity, scale and impact. The assessment is based on significant client matters, independent market research and client feedback.

The three awards recognise Svalner Atlas' ability to combine deep local expertise with international capabilities, bringing together specialists across markets and disciplines to help clients navigate complex tax and transaction matters.

"Tax challenges do not stop at national borders. Clients need advisers who understand the local detail, coordinate effectively across markets, and translate complexity into practical advice. These awards recognise that approach and the expertise of our teams," said Viktor Sandberg, Group CEO of Svalner Atlas.

About Svalner Atlas | Advisors

Svalner Atlas | Advisors is a leading tax and transaction advisory firm operating across the Nordics and Benelux. Its more than 450 professionals advise entrepreneurs, private equity firms and multinational corporations, combining local market knowledge with international capabilities.

For more information, visit svalneratlas.com.

About the ITR Europe Tax Awards

The International Tax Review Europe Tax Awards recognise leading tax and transfer pricing firms and practitioners across Europe. Firms are assessed on significant client matters, with particular attention to innovation, complexity, scale and impact, supported by market research and client feedback.

The awards were presented at The Londoner in London on 17 September 2026.

For more information contact:

Svalner Atlas: Frida Rydin, Group COO

E-mail: [email protected]

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