SAN JOSE, Calif., Sept. 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Platform9, the company simplifying private cloud infrastructure, today announced that it has been named as a Visionary in the 2026 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Server Virtualization Platforms.

Platform9's Private Cloud Director product helps organizations modernize their virtualization environments while maintaining a familiar experience for infrastructure teams. It provides a SaaS-delivered control plane, automated migration tooling and support for virtual machines and containers across existing infrastructure.

According to Gartner:

"Server virtualization platforms can be used by enterprises to optimize IT infrastructure and improve service levels within data centers and remote locations. Service providers often use a server virtualization platform as an embedded component of their infrastructure as a service (IaaS) offerings and/or for delivering a hosted server virtualization platform."

"We've experienced unprecedented growth over the past year as organizations around the world look for a more flexible and cost-effective alternative to VMware," said Madhura Maskasky, co-founder and Chief Product Officer of Platform9. "That customer momentum has accelerated our own pace of innovation. We've been able to turn what we're hearing from customers into major investments in R&D and bring new capabilities to market that deliver the familiar virtualization experience infrastructure teams expect, while giving them far greater flexibility to adapt as their environments evolve. Just as importantly, we're giving organizations much clearer cost predictability as they plan for the future."

A New Approach to Virtualization

The market for server virtualization is undergoing significant change as organizations reassess the cost, flexibility and operational complexity of their infrastructure environments. Platform9 is focused on helping enterprises make that transition without requiring them to abandon the operational familiarity of traditional virtualization.

Private Cloud Director provides a unified management experience for virtual machines and containers, while its hardware-agnostic architecture enables organizations to make greater use of their existing infrastructure. Platform9 also provides automated tooling designed to simplify migration from legacy virtualization environments.

The company has expanded its product capabilities significantly over the past year in response to growing customer demand, with a focus on delivering an enterprise-grade virtualization experience that combines familiar workflows with a more adaptive infrastructure model.

Take the Risk Out of VMware Migration

Platform9 recently announced its 60-Day Production Guarantee, designed to address one of the biggest uncertainties organizations face when moving away from VMware: how long the migration will take.

Under the program, customers define an agreed-upon production milestone and work with Platform9 experts to reach it within 60 days. If the milestone is not reached, customers can cancel at no cost. The program complements vJailbreak, Platform9's free utility for automating the migration of VMware workloads to Platform9.

To learn more about the 60-Day Production Guarantee and how Platform9 is helping organizations take the risk out of leaving VMware, visit:

https://platform9.com/blog/platform9-takes-on-the-risk-of-leaving-vmware-so-you-dont-have-to/

Access a Complimentary Copy of the 2026 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Server Virtualization Platforms

Organizations can also download a complimentary copy of the 2026 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Server Virtualization Platforms through Platform9's Gartner reprint landing page: https://platform9.com/gartner-magic-quadrant.

Gartner Disclaimer

Gartner does not endorse any company, vendor, product or service depicted in its publications, and does not advise technology users to select only those vendors with the highest ratings or other designation. Gartner publications consist of the opinions of Gartner's business and technology insights organization and should not be construed as statements of fact. Gartner disclaims all warranties, expressed or implied, with respect to this publication, including any warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose.

Gartner, Magic Quadrant are registered trademarks of Gartner, Inc. and/or its affiliates and are used herein with permission. All rights reserved.

Source: Gartner, Magic Quadrant for Server Virtualization Platforms, by Tony Iams, Daniel Bowers, Tony Harvey, Paul Delory.

About Platform9

Platform9 simplifies private cloud infrastructure, enabling organizations to run and manage virtual machines and containers on infrastructure they control. Platform9 Private Cloud Director provides a cloud-like operating experience with a SaaS-delivered control plane, automated operations and migration tooling, helping enterprises modernize their infrastructure while reducing complexity and improving cost predictability. Learn more at https://platform9.com.

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Nicole Silva, VP of Marketing at Platform9

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HUBLOT - CLASSIC FUSION BALLOON DOG BY JEFF KOONS: TIME, INFLATED INTO ART

NEW YORK, Sept. 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Hublot and Jeff Koons, two visionary forces renowned for transforming the ordinary, unveil a revolutionary collaboration that seamlessly merges watchmaking art with contemporary art; objects, time and symbols – transforming them into cultural icons. Available in three editions – mirror-polished stainless steel, red or blue anodized aluminum – the Classic Fusion Balloon Dog by Jeff Koons turns form into presence and time into something tangible.

The Classic Fusion Balloon Dog, inspired by Koons's iconic mirrored balloon sculptures, translates the emotional language of inflatables into a radical object of horology. This unprecedented collaboration, limited to 200 pieces per edition, breathes new life into the iconic forms of Koons' beloved Balloon Dog, transforming the sculpture into a captivating series of timepieces that redefine the boundaries of wearable art.

Jeff Koons' Balloon Dog (1994-2000), from his Celebration series started in the mid-1990s, takes a universally familiar object, the balloon animal and transforms it into something permanent. What is fragile, temporary and playful becomes monumental, precise and enduring. A fleeting childhood gesture is fixed into industrial perfection. This transformation defines Koons' practice: elevating the ephemeral into the iconic through absolute control of form, scale and finish.

This logic resonates directly with Hublot's approach to watchmaking. Since its founding in 1980 and the introduction of the original gold-and-rubber concept, later reinterpreted through the Big Bang in 2005 and the Classic Fusion in 2008, Hublot has consistently worked with time as a material, shaping the momentary into something that lasts beyond it.

"Translating Balloon Dog into the language of the Classic Fusion required far more than fusing an artwork with an existing watch. The challenge was to fundamentally reinterpret the architecture of the Classic Fusion through the visual and sculptural language of inflatable forms. Traditionally defined by its sleek and relatively flat profile, the Classic Fusion was entirely re-engineered to create the illusion of inflated volume and tension, as though each component had been shaped by air pressure," stated Jeff Koons.

"Working with Jeff Koons on this project was both an artistic and technical adventure. What appears effortless and playful is, in reality, an extraordinary exercise in engineering, craftsmanship and detail. We challenged every construction principle of the Classic Fusion to create the illusion of inflation and volume while preserving the integrity of fine watchmaking. Every component was reimagined, reshaped and refined; milled on 5-axis CNC for a distinctive puffed form, then meticulously finished by hand to perfection. This project perfectly expresses Hublot's philosophy: using the full mastery of horology in the service of emotion, aesthetics and innovation," stated Julien Tornare, Hublot CEO.

THE CLASSIC FUSION: AIR-SCULPTED

Every element of the 42mm Classic Fusion Balloon Dog was reengineered through Jeff Koons' visual language. The traditionally sleek architecture of the Classic Fusion was transformed with inflated geometries, soft domed surfaces and convex lines to create the illusion of a watch shaped by air pressure. The result is playful, irreverent and technically highly sophisticated, where high horology and craftsmanship converge to achieve an aesthetic that feels effortless and self-evident in its execution.

Inspired by Koons' iconic reflective Balloon Dog, the watch reinterprets the Classic Fusion through a continuous language of roundness and air-filled volume. To create this sensation of volume and tension, multiple elements have been domed and reshaped, from the sapphire crystal and titanium screw heads to the convex "puffy" dial construction and sculptural case architecture. Every surface is reworked to preserve the illusion of internal pressure, extending through the smooth, padded metallic leather strap and softened attachment points. As a nod to both the dog and the balloon, signature details include a balloon-inspired crown in rubber-molded aluminum, a flexible decorative "balloon tail" at 10:30, a Balloon Dog-shaped seconds hand counterweight and inflated Super-LumiNova indexes and hands.

Available in mirror-polished stainless steel or polished anodized aluminum in striking red and blue, aluminum has been specifically selected for its ability to reproduce the vivid, saturated tones associated with Koons' work. The complexity continues within the movement itself. Powered by a manufacture automatic caliber, it integrates a custom-designed tungsten oscillating weight with rounded, voluminous forms echoing the visual language of the case.

The Classic Fusion Balloon Dog continues Hublot's philosophy of fusion through material experimentation and technical innovation. Presented in Balloon Dog-inspired packaging, the piece extends the concept of inflatable softness. The inflated dog is rendered in a chromed finish, colour-matched to each watch variation. Its rubber-effect painted surfaces echo the same tactile, playful codes that define the watch itself.

From its sculptural, air-inflated case architecture to its manufacture automatic movement, the Classic Fusion Balloon Dog by Jeff Koons is a powerful expression of the innovation, mastery and boldness that define Hublot. Conceived, developed and assembled at the Manufacture in Nyon, it conveys the quality and reliability of every watch it creates. This confidence is demonstrated through Hublot's 5+5 warranty program, extending coverage to up to ten years; a commitment rooted in the brand's conviction in every manufacture-made watch and the expertise of the teams behind it.

Limited to 200 pieces per edition, the Classic Fusion Balloon Dog is available at selected Hublot points of sale. It will also be presented in selected galleries, reinforcing the dialogue between contemporary art and watchmaking.

HUBLOT: www.hublot.com - Email: [email protected] - Presslounge platform: presslounge.hublot.com/connection/

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Actively managed ETF targets companies positioned to benefit as power, grid capacity, manufacturing and infrastructure investment accelerate across the U.S.

MILWAUKEE, Sept. 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- River1 Asset Management LLC (River1) today announced the launch of the Rebuild America ETF (Cboe BZX: BUIL), an actively managed exchange-traded fund designed to invest in the companies helping meet the growing physical infrastructure buildout of the United States.

BUIL launches as a major new investment cycle takes shape across American power generation and transmission, manufacturing, construction and materials. Utilities are planning approximately $1.4 trillion in electricity infrastructure investment through 2030, according to the Edison Electric Institute, while the Electric Power Research Institute projects that data centers could account for 9% to 17% of U.S. electricity consumption by 2030, compared with roughly 4% to 5% today. Reshoring and renewed domestic manufacturing investment are adding further demand for power, materials and construction capacity.

Launched by River1 following the 2024 debut of the Trenchless Fund ETF (NYSE Arca: RVER), BUIL is designed to give investors liquid public-market exposure to that multi-year investment cycle, through a concentrated portfolio rather than a broad infrastructure index. River1 expects the strategy to span companies involved in areas including energy and power, electrical-grid infrastructure, construction, materials and data-center infrastructure.

River1 was established by principals associated with the Michels family office and draws upon decades of experience investing in and studying infrastructure-related industries. That background contributes to River1's long-term understanding of infrastructure markets and industry trends. River1's investment team combines traditional fundamental research with extensive experience analyzing infrastructure-related industries and markets.

Tony Tagliapietra, CEO, and Rob Haugen, CIO respectively of River1, and BUIL portfolio managers, each bring more than 25 years of investment experience including work with major hedge funds and mutual funds. Their approach combines traditional fundamental analysis with insights drawn from an infrastructure ecosystem that sees the buildout happening in real time. BUIL was developed to bring those two disciplines together in a concentrated, actively managed public-market portfolio.

"A career investing in infrastructure with a front-row seat to what is actually being built in America is the ideal insight engine for the rebuild America market story," said Tagliapietra, CEO, River1 Asset Management. "Our investment process includes extensive industry research, company engagement, supply-chain analysis and fundamental valuation work designed to help identify opportunities across the infrastructure ecosystem. BUIL grew from the idea that those insights should make us better infrastructure investors."

That research approach is already revealing significant insights to the multi-year lead times for natural gas turbines, shortages of low-voltage wire and increasing pressure on U.S. electrical-grid capacity as examples of the real-world signals that can help shape the portfolio.

River1 evaluates investment themes by comparing market expectations against publicly available industry data, company disclosures, and broader infrastructure trends.

"There is an enormous amount of capital going into rebuilding and expanding the physical backbone of the U.S. economy," said Haugen, CIO, River1 Asset Management. "The opportunity keeps moving. Today the constraint might be generation capacity, tomorrow it may be transmission, equipment, or materials. An active ETF gives us the ability to follow those capacity-constraints as they move through the system."

The fund will hold approximately 15 to 25 publicly traded companies selected through fundamental analysis of cash flow, growth, valuation and margin durability, together with an assessment of how directly each business can benefit from the infrastructure buildout. River1 will actively adjust the portfolio as supply constraints, pricing power and spending move through the infrastructure value chain.

The Rebuild America ETF (BUIL) is an actively managed ETF focused on publicly traded companies positioned within the ongoing expansion and rebuilding of U.S. infrastructure. The fund uses fundamental analysis alongside River1's builder-informed1 research process to identify companies operating at critical points in the infrastructure value chain. The BUIL ETF has an annual expense ratio of 0.65%. Sound Capital serves as adviser to the fund and River1 Asset Management LLC serves as sub-adviser. [river1.us/buil/prospectus.]

About River1 Asset Management

River1 Asset Management LLC is an investment manager with a builder-informed1 approach to public-market investing. Its investment team combines decades of active investment management experience with access to infrastructure-industry knowledge developed through its roots in the Michels family's infrastructure-building enterprise.

1 Builder-informed refers to the professional backgrounds and industry experience of River1's principals and research process. The term does not imply participation by Michels Corporation in investment decisions or access to material nonpublic information.

Investors should consider the investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses carefully before investing. For a prospectus or summary prospectus with this and other information about the Funds, please call 414-290-1920 ext. 7089 or visit our website at river1.us/buil/prospectus. Read the prospectus or summary prospectus carefully before investing.

Investing involves risk. Loss of principal is possible.

Non-Diversification Risk. A non-diversified fund under the federal securities laws may hold a significant percentage of its assets in the securities of relatively fewer companies or even one company; therefore, events affecting those companies have a greater impact on the Fund than on a diversified fund. Equity Securities Risk. The risks that could affect the value of the Fund's shares and the total return on your investment include the possibility that the equity securities held by the Fund will experience sudden, unpredictable drops in value or long periods of decline in value. New Fund Risk. The Fund is a recently organized investment company with no operating history. As a result, prospective investors have no track record or history on which to base their investment decision. ETF Risk. ETFs may trade at a premium or discount to NAV. Shares of any ETF are bought and sold at market prices (not NAV) and are not individually redeemed from the Fund. Brokerage commissions will reduce returns. Market risks, including political, regulatory, market, and economic or other developments, and developments that impact specific economic sectors, industries or segments of the market, can affect the value of the Fund's shares. Local, regional, or global events such as war, acts of terrorism, the spread of infectious illness or other public health issues, recessions, or other events could have a significant impact on the market generally and on specific securities. The Fund is subject to the risk that the prices of, and the income generated by, securities held by the Fund may decline significantly and/or rapidly in response to adverse issuer, political, regulatory, general economic and market conditions, or other developments, such as regional or global economic instability (including terrorism and related geopolitical risks), interest rate fluctuations, and those events directly involving the issuers that may cause broad changes in market value, public perceptions concerning these developments, and adverse investor sentiment.

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I AM ALS Movement Collects More Than 20,100 Petition Signatures Urging Congress to "Finish the Job" and Reauthorize ACT for ALS Before September 30 Deadline

During their annual Week of Impact and with just days left before expiring, I AM ALS advocates across the U.S. demand swift action to renew historic legislation

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- More than 20,100 Americans signed a petition asking Congress to reauthorize the Accelerating Access to Critical Therapies (ACT) for ALS law before the law expires on September 30. The petition—organized by I AM ALS, the largest community movement to end ALS—reflects mounting urgency across the ALS community. Prominent voices carried the petition nationwide, including I AM ALS Ambassador Tanea "Rebel" Brooks, Katie Couric, and Rebecca Gayheart Dane, continuing Ambassador Eric Dane's fierce advocacy for this bill.

First signed into law in 2021, ACT for ALS established groundbreaking programs to advance progress in ALS research and treatment access, including promising therapies for those who can't access clinical trials, and a robust national research infrastructure. Without reauthorization, advocates warn of disruptions in progress and care for patients who are currently relying on treatments. In some cases these treatments are delaying or regressing symptoms, buying precious time.

"ALS quickly and relentlessly takes away a person's ability to move, speak, eat, and ultimately breathe," the letter with petition signatures says. "For people living with this disease and the families who love them, days, weeks, and months matter. Every unnecessary delay costs time they simply do not have to spare."

The petition, which captured more than 20,100 signatures across the country in only four days, calls on Congressional leadership and members of the Senate HELP Committee and House Energy and Commerce Committee to ensure reauthorization before the deadline "in order to avoid any potential interruption to these critical programs." The signatures represent Americans living with ALS, their caregivers, researchers, clinicians, and those impacted by the disease. I AM ALS continues to power the national campaign for reauthorization and encourage constituents to lend their voice with this form to contact their members of Congress.

Take Action: Contact your senators and representatives at bit.ly/fundALS

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InventHelp Inventor Develops Absorbent Accessory for Urine Leaks (OCC-1851)

PITTSBURGH, Sept. 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- "I wanted to create an absorbent accessory to prevent embarrassing urine leaks, stains, and odors for men," said an inventor, from Newport Beach, Calif., "so I invented the CAPS. My design would be comfortable to wear, and it provides added protection and peace of mind."

The invention provides a comfortable accessory for men designed to effectively absorb any leakage after urination. In doing so, it reduces the risk of wet spots and stains. It also reduces odors. The invention features a disposable design that is easy to apply so it is ideal for males aged 40 and up who experience light urine leakage immediately after urinating.

The original design was submitted to the Orange County sales office of InventHelp. It is currently available for licensing or sale to manufacturers or marketers. For more information, write Dept. 25-OCC-1851, InventHelp, 100 Beecham Drive, Suite 110, Pittsburgh, PA 15205-9801, or call (412) 288-1300 ext. 1368. Learn more about InventHelp's Invention Submission Services at http://www.InventHelp.com.

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The Grand Strand Chef's Table event returns as national accolades and rising culinary talent

redefine the destination's food scene

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C., Sept. 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Grand Strand Chef's Table returns Friday, Oct. 16, to celebrate the local chefs, restaurants and flavors behind Myrtle Beach's growing culinary reputation. Headlined by acclaimed Gullah Geechee Chef BJ Dennis, this year's event arrives as national and international accolades and a growing roster of chef-driven restaurants draw attention to the quality, creativity and talent found throughout the destination's dining scene.

"Across the Myrtle Beach region, talented chefs, students and restaurateurs are doing incredible work, combining fresh ideas with local traditions and introducing visitors to flavors from around the world," said Stuart Butler, President, Visit Myrtle Beach. "The Grand Strand Chef's Table brings all of that together in one place, giving attendees the chance to taste what makes our culinary community so special and see where it is headed next."

Among those helping to elevate the area's food scene is chef and restaurateur Heidi Vukov. Her restaurant Hook & Barrel was named Tripadvisor's No. 1 casual dining restaurant in the United States and No. 7 in the world for the 2026 Travelers' Choice Awards, adding to Vukov's distinction as the first Myrtle Beach-area chef to be named a James Beard Award semifinalist. Her restaurant group, Heidi's Corner, includes Hook & Barrel, Croissants Bistro & Bakery and Coffee & Cream Cabana and will be represented at the Grand Strand Chef's Table by Megan Fenwick of Croissants.

"Words cannot express our gratitude for our amazing and incredibly hospitable team. From those who welcome and care for our guests to the talented people behind the scenes in the kitchen, everyone plays an essential role in creating an extraordinary experience," said Vukov. "Thank you from the bottom of our hearts to our devoted customers. We are truly grateful that you allow us to share in your memories."

Additional recognitions include two statewide awards for Chef Joseph Bonaparte, executive director of the International Culinary Institute of Myrtle Beach. In 2026, Bonaparte was named the South Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association's Hospitality Educator of the Year and received the A. Wade Martin Innovator of the Year Award. Jordan Heyd of Lekker Eats was selected as a 2026 South Carolina Chef Ambassador, marking the second consecutive year the honor has gone to a Grand Strand chef following the 2025 selection of Darren Smith of Rivertown Bistro and Bonfire in Conway. These accolades build on O.A.K. Prime Kitchen and Bar becoming the Grand Strand's first restaurant to receive a Recommended designation in the inaugural MICHELIN Guide American South.

Those achievements provide the backdrop for this year's Grand Strand Chef's Table, where established and emerging talent will come together to showcase the region's evolving food scene. Hosted by The Local Palate magazine in partnership with Visit Myrtle Beach, the James Beard Foundation and the Culinary Institute, the evening will feature tasting plates, beverage stations, live cooking demonstrations and interactive culinary experiences. Held at the International Culinary Institute of Myrtle Beach this year, students will work alongside participating chefs and a portion of event proceeds will support the institute's study abroad program and the James Beard Foundation's Good Food for Good mission.

At the Grand Strand Chef's Table, guests will have the opportunity to meet the participating chefs, discover new flavors and experience the creativity shaping Myrtle Beach's food scene. Tickets, additional information and the latest chef lineup are available at thelocalpalate.com/events/grand-strand-chefs-table-2026.

Editor's Note: Photos of last year's event can be viewed HERE.

About Myrtle Beach, S.C.

Myrtle Beach isn't just a beach. It's The Beach. Popularly known as the Grand Strand, Myrtle Beach is one destination made up of 14 unique communities that stretch 60 miles along the northeast coast of South Carolina. Families, couples and those in search of a warm welcome will find more than just a day at The Beach when they come together to connect and enjoy vibrant entertainment and family attractions, including world-class golf, shopping and fresh coastal Carolina cuisine. From the moment you arrive, you'll find you belong at The Beach – Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. For additional information on tourism offerings in the Myrtle Beach area, visit www.visitmyrtlebeach.com or call (888) Myrtle-1.

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DELRAY BEACH, Fla., Sept. 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- According to MarketsandMarkets™, the AI in Network Market is projected to grow from USD 8.38 billion in 2026 and to reach USD 21.52 billion by 2032, at a CAGR of 17.0% during 2026–2032.

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AI in Network Market Size & Forecast:

- Market Size Available for Years: 2020–2032

- 2025 Market Size: USD 7.06 billion

- 2026 Market Size: USD 8.38 billion

- 2032 Projected Market Size: USD 21.52 billion

- CAGR (2026–2032): 17.0%

AI in Network Market Trends & Insights:

- The AI in Network Market is growing rapidly, driven by the increasing complexity of hybrid and multicloud networks, rising AI workloads, and demand for real-time network visibility and automation.

- By offering, the services segment is expected to register the highest CAGR of 20.4% during the forecast period.

- By end user, the enterprises segment is projected to grow at the fastest rate from 2026 to 2032.

- By region, Asia Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the global AI in Network Market.

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Growing network complexity, rising data volumes, and increasing demand for automation and real-time visibility are accelerating AI adoption in network solutions. Enterprises and service providers are increasingly investing in AI-powered network management, predictive analytics, intelligent monitoring, and automation to improve network performance, reduce downtime, and optimize resource utilization. The expansion of cloud, 5G, and edge computing further increases the need for intelligent network infrastructure that can analyze large volumes of data and enable faster decision-making.

The growing deployment of AI-enabled networking technologies enables continuous analysis of network traffic, performance, anomalies, and infrastructure health. These solutions support predictive maintenance, automated fault detection, traffic optimization, capacity planning, and faster incident resolution. AI-driven decision-making helps reduce operational costs and downtime while improving network security and user experience. As organizations prioritize network automation, resilience, and intelligent infrastructure management, AI adoption in networks is expected to expand across developed and emerging economies.

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By solution, the AI-driven network management segment is expected to hold the largest market share during the forecast period.

The AI-driven network management segment is expected to account for the largest share of the global AI in Network Market, driven by growing network complexity, rising data volumes, and the need for automated, real-time network operations. Enterprises and communication service providers are increasingly adopting AI-driven solutions for network monitoring, configuration, optimization, fault detection, and performance management. The growing adoption of 5G, edge computing, cloud, hybrid-cloud, IoT, and software-defined networking is further driving demand for intelligent network management. These solutions leverage machine learning, predictive analytics, generative AI, and automation to detect anomalies, predict failures, optimize resources, and accelerate incident resolution, helping organizations reduce operational costs, minimize downtime, and improve network performance. Integrating AI with network observability, digital twins, intent-based networking, and closed-loop automation is further enabling self-optimizing networks. As digital transformation accelerates, AI-driven network management is becoming critical for scalable, resilient, and autonomous network operations.

By service, the managed services segment is expected to witness a higher growth rate during the forecast period.

The managed services segment is expected to grow rapidly as enterprises increasingly outsource AI-driven network monitoring, optimization, and maintenance to improve performance and reduce operational complexity. The growing complexity of hybrid, multi-cloud, and 5G networks, along with rising network traffic, is driving demand for real-time monitoring, predictive maintenance, automated troubleshooting, and performance optimization.

Managed services also support AI adoption by providing AI-powered analytics and automation without significant in-house investments. The increasing deployment of AIOps, edge computing, software-defined networking, and cloud-based network environments is enabling proactive fault detection, enhanced security, and improved network resilience, further driving segment growth.

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Asia Pacific is expected to register the highest growth rate during the forecast period.

Asia Pacific is projected to register the highest growth rate in the AI in Network Market during the forecast period, driven by rapid 5G deployment, increasing network complexity, rising investments in cloud and edge infrastructure, and strong adoption of AI-driven network optimization across countries such as China, Japan, South Korea, India, and Singapore. Telecom operators and enterprises are increasingly deploying AI for network optimization, predictive maintenance, traffic management, network security, and autonomous operations to improve network performance, reduce operational costs, and enhance user experience. The region's transition toward AI-native and 6G networks is further accelerating market growth, with operators focusing on software-defined architectures, distributed AI, and AI-enabled RAN capabilities. A notable recent development is the March 2026 collaboration between NTT DOCOMO and SK Telecom, which produced a joint white paper outlining the technical requirements and enabling technologies for evolving vRAN into AI-RAN, reinforcing Asia Pacific's leadership in AI-native network development.

Top Companies in AI in Network Market:

The Top Companies in AI in Network Market are Cisco (US), HPE (US), Nokia (Finland), Ericsson (Sweden), Huawei (China), Arista Networks (US), NVIDIA (US), Extreme Networks (US), Broadcom (US), IBM (US), Fujitsu (Japan), Dell Technologies (US), Ciena (US), NEC (Japan), Forward Networks (US), BlueCat Networks (Canada), A10 Networks (US), ScienceLogic (US), Versa Networks (US), Dynatrace (US), Infoblox (US), EfficientIP (France), Riverbed (US), NETSCOUT (US), SolarWinds (US), NetBrain (US), ManageEngine (US), VIAVI Solutions (US), Selector (US), Aviz Networks (US), Nile (US), NetBox Labs (US), Celona (US), Shabodi (Canada), and A5G Networks (US).

These players have adopted various growth strategies, such as partnerships, agreements, collaborations, new product launches, enhancements, and acquisitions, to expand their footprint in the AI in Network Market.

AI in Network Market - Investment & funding +Merger & Acquisition

Investment Funding Context

The AI in Network Market is witnessing increasing investment from telecom operators, network equipment providers, hyperscalers, and technology companies as AI-native infrastructure becomes a strategic priority for 5G-Advanced and 6G networks. Investment is increasingly directed toward AI-RAN, GPU-accelerated network infrastructure, edge AI, intelligent network automation, and programmable RAN platforms. For instance, NVIDIA announced a USD 1 billion investment in Nokia to accelerate AI-RAN innovation and the transition toward AI-native 6G networks, while SoftBank is developing its AITRAS platform with NVIDIA to combine AI computing and RAN infrastructure. In parallel, national initiatives such as South Korea's government-backed Hyper-AI Network project are supporting the development and commercialization of AI-RAN technologies, indicating that public and private funding is increasingly converging around AI-native network infrastructure.

Revenue Shift Context

The market is shifting from conventional connectivity and rule-based network management to AI-enabled, autonomous, and programmable networks that can dynamically optimize performance, energy consumption, and customer experience. AI is increasingly embedded directly into the RAN and network operations layer, creating opportunities for operators to improve network efficiency while developing new services around AI workloads, edge intelligence, network slicing, and differentiated connectivity. Ericsson's AI in RAN software, for example, is designed to enable real-time optimization of radio networks, while commercial trials with T-Mobile have shown up to 15% higher downlink throughput and nearly 10% higher spectral efficiency. At the same time, network monetization is emerging as a key revenue priority, with operators increasingly exploring premium, low-latency, secure, and AI-optimized connectivity services rather than relying solely on traditional bandwidth-based models.

Mergers & Acquisitions

Mergers & acquisitions in the AI in Network Market are increasingly focused on combining networking infrastructure, optical connectivity, network observability, and AI-driven operations. Recent transactions have strengthened vendor capabilities in AI-native networking, high-speed optical connectivity, and network intelligence, driven by demand for AI workloads, data-center connectivity, and autonomous network operations.

AI IN NETWORK MARKET: MERGERS & ACQUISITIONS, JANUARY 2025–JUNE 2026

Company Revenue Share Details

The AI in Network Market remains highly competitive and fragmented, with no single vendor controlling the overall market because AI networking spans switching, interconnects, optical infrastructure, network management, and observability.

MCHOSE Launches ACE75 Hall Effect Gaming Keyboard on Kickstarter

The new 75% gaming keyboard features 8K polling, a 256K scan rate, 0.08ms latency, dedicated Rapid Trigger controls, and web-based customization through M HUB.

SHENZHEN, China, Sept. 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- MCHOSE has launched the ACE75, a 75% Hall Effect gaming keyboard aimed at competitive gaming while retaining the controls and layout needed for everyday use. The keyboard will be available through Kickstarter beginning September 17.

At the hardware level, the ACE75 runs at an 8,000Hz polling rate and 256K scan rate, with 0.08ms latency and 0.001mm adjustment precision. Rapid Trigger is adjustable from 0.001mm to 3.4mm, alongside advanced key functions including SOCD, DKS, MT, TGL and LT.

Quick access to Rapid Trigger

One of the more practical additions is a dedicated Rapid Trigger button. Three preset modes can be accessed directly from the keyboard, making it easier to switch settings for different games or everyday use without opening the driver each time.

More detailed adjustments are available through M HUB, MCHOSE's web-based driver. Users can change actuation points, Rapid Trigger behavior, key functions, lighting, and profiles without installing additional software.

Compact, but still practical

The 75% layout retains the function row, dedicated arrow keys, and essential navigation keys, while taking up less desk space than a full-size keyboard. This leaves more room for mouse movement without moving to a more restrictive 60% layout.

Two magnetic switch options are available. The Berserker Magnetic Switch has a crisper bottom-out feel, while the Royal Steed Magnetic Switch is tuned for a softer sound profile. Both are rated for 100 million keystrokes. The keyboard also uses a multi-layer internal structure to improve typing feel and reduce unwanted case noise.

A multi-function knob sits on the left side of the keyboard, with controls for volume, mute, and customizable functions. Across the top is the Horizon RGB Light Bar, which supports lighting effects and music-responsive modes.

The ACE75 will be offered in four finishes: Mecha Green, Navy Blue, Midnight Purple and Moon Rock Gray. Inspired by modern tech, military sci-fi, and aerospace design, the new palette brings a bolder visual direction for MCHOSE.

Kickstarter availability

ACE75 is MCHOSE's second keyboard project on Kickstarter, following the MCHOSE × Unbox Therapy UT98 campaign. It also expands MCHOSE's Hall Effect keyboard lineup with a larger 75% option aimed at users who want both gaming performance and a more complete everyday layout.

The MCHOSE ACE75 will launch on Kickstarter on September 17, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. ET. Early VIP backers will have access to a special launch offer and receive a complimentary Coiled Aviator Cable, valued at $39, with their order.

About MCHOSE

Founded in 2021, MCHOSE develops gaming peripherals and desktop products, including keyboards, mice, and headsets. The company focuses on performance-driven hardware, product design, and accessible pricing.

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AMSTERDAM, Sept. 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- At IBC 2026, SDMC (00901.HK), a Global Leading Provider of AI Home Solutions, showcased a deployable AI Home architecture powered by cloud-edge intelligence, Edge AI, and emerging Physical AI capabilities. The showcase followed SDMC's selection for Google Cloud's Proactive Physical AI Acceleration Program, highlighting continued collaboration to advance AI Home innovation and real-world service deployment.

Advancing Physical AI with Google Cloud

Through the program, SDMC is working with Google Cloud across technology co-creation, scenario validation, and service pilots, combining Google Cloud's AI capabilities with SDMC's experience in home devices, edge computing, and operator delivery.

The collaboration supports the development of more proactive AI Home services across entertainment, security, and other emerging home scenarios.

Cloud-Edge Intelligence: From Understanding to Action

At the core of SDMC's AI Home architecture are Cedar and AI Station, combining multimodal intelligence with shared edge compute to enable more responsive, private, and scalable AI Home services.

SDMC demonstrated Cedar through an interactive AI Home experience combining Cedar multimodal AI model and Cedar Agent. Built on Google's Gemma open model, Cedar supports multimodal context understanding and reasoning at the edge, while Cedar Agent coordinates actions across devices and services. Gemini complements edge intelligence in the cloud when broader reasoning is needed.

AI Station provides shared edge compute for Cedar and broader AI Home workloads, serving operators, small businesses, and premium households. Powered by NVIDIA Jetson T5000, it allows multiple AI applications to share computing resources, reducing the need for dedicated high-performance hardware in every endpoint while keeping latency- and privacy-sensitive workloads within the home.

Extending AI Across Home Experiences and Operations

SDMC demonstrated how AI can extend across interaction, entertainment, connectivity, and operations. Together with Amlogic, SDMC brought Edge AI to AI Home Display and AI Streaming Box, while the Google TV 4K Projector extended entertainment to immersive large-screen viewing.

For home networks and devices, AI Operation supports faster diagnosis, proactive optimization, and more autonomous O&M, while AI Fiber Gateway combines advanced connectivity with AI capabilities to improve network performance and operational efficiency.

Turning AI Home Innovation into Deployable Services

Beyond the demonstrations, discussions at IBC also addressed how operators can introduce AI services across existing home devices and platforms while balancing deployment complexity, responsiveness, and privacy. These discussions will help inform the next stage of customer validation, product configuration, and service pilots.

By combining cloud intelligence, shared edge compute, and existing home ecosystems, SDMC helps operators scale AI Home services without requiring dedicated AI hardware at every endpoint, supporting differentiated home experiences, more efficient operations, and continuous service innovation.

Bringing Physical AI into the Home

Beyond current AI Home deployments, SDMC continues to explore how Physical AI can extend intelligence from digital understanding to real-world action—from connected home control and autonomous cleaning to emerging scenarios involving robotic manipulations.

Looking ahead, SDMC continues advancing AI Home innovation and ecosystem collaboration to create practical value for operators and households.

Read full IBC 2026 recap on SDMC official website: https://en.sdmctech.com/news/exhibition-news_2061.html

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Multi-year partnership kicks off with inaugural Adaptive Sports Day on September 19, featuring coaching from former Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Michael Haynes

Event offers personalized guidance, technology and community support for individuals to advance their mobility

AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Ottobock, a global leader in prosthetics, orthotics and mobility solutions, and the NFL's Atlanta Falcons, today announced a multi-year partnership naming Ottobock the team's first-ever Official Adaptive Mobility Partner. The partnership is built around hands-on programming for Atlanta's adaptive community, beginning with the inaugural Adaptive Sports Day on Saturday, September 19, at Meadowcreek Mustangs Stadium in Norcross, GA.

Adaptive Sports Day is a clinic for amputees who have the ability to participate in dynamic running activities. The program will be led by Ottobock clinicians alongside former Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Michael Haynes. Participants will move through a full progression over the course of the day: product fittings and gait evaluation, running mechanics coached by Ottobock's clinical running team, and football drills with the Falcons organization. The day is designed to give Atlanta's adaptive community a direct, hands-on experience of the sport, from the clinic floor to the field.

"Movement and sport are fundamental human rights. Prosthetic users deserve the opportunity to participate, pursue their goals, and experience the physical, mental, and social benefits that sport provides," said Lucas Crisanti, MS, CPO, Prosthetic Clinical Specialist and Global Running Clinic Coach at Ottobock, and head coach of Adaptive Sports Day. "This event gives us the opportunity to work directly alongside Atlanta's adaptive community, providing running prosthesis fittings, coaching, and training while demonstrating how access to the right technology, support, and community can help make movement and sport accessible to all."

In addition, one amputee and a guest will travel to Madrid for the once-in-a-lifetime experience of representing Ottobock, at the Falcons game against the Cincinnati Bengals. This individual will serve as a host documenting their journey and bringing the Ottobock adaptive community along via their social media channels.

"At AMB Sports and Entertainment, we believe sports have the power to bring people together and create opportunities for everyone to participate and thrive." Says Vice President, Corporate Partnerships, AMBSE Dana Harple. "Partnering with Ottobock as the Atlanta Falcons' first Official Adaptive Mobility Partner reflects our commitment to advancing inclusion and expanding access to the game. Through programs like Adaptive Sports Day, we're creating meaningful experiences that empower individuals, celebrate ability, and help grow a stronger, more connected community across Atlanta."

For nearly four decades, Ottobock has stood alongside Paralympians and adaptive athletes, working to expand movement and mobility access for people with limb loss and limb difference. This partnership is the latest expression of Ottobock's belief that visibility and opportunity are what help people see what's possible for themselves through sport and movement. Ottobock brings more than a product to the field: its clinicians, technicians and coaches are the infrastructure behind every fitting, every stride and every drill.

About Ottobock

Ottobock, a listed global MedTech champion, combines over 100 years of tradition with outstanding innovative strength in the fields of prosthetics, neuro-orthotics and exoskeletons. Ottobock develops innovative fitting solutions for people with limited mobility and is driving the digitalization of the industry. Founded in Berlin in 1919, the company has business activities in 45 countries with nearly 9,300 employees (FTEs) worldwide and operates the largest international patient care network with around 420 patient care clinics. Ottobock is shaping the future of human bionics with a strong R&D ratio in the products and components business and over 2,600 patents and patent applications. Ottobock's mission of improving freedom of movement, quality of life and independence is deeply rooted in the company's DNA, as is its social commitment: Ottobock has been a partner and supporter of the Paralympics since 1988. 

About Atlanta Falcons

The Atlanta Falcons are a professional American football club and member of the National Football League (NFL). The team's headquarters and practice facility are located on a 50-acre site in Flowery Branch, Georgia. The Falcons' NFL expansion franchise was awarded in 1965 and acquired by current owner Arthur M. Blank in 2002. Under Blank's leadership, the Falcons have become one of the League's premier teams on and off the field, playing their home games at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. For more information, visit www.atlantafalcons.com and follow @AtlantaFalcons.

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