Investment to accelerate Tanda's product innovation and global growth

BRISBANE, Australia and SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Thoma Bravo, the world's largest software-focused investment firm, today announced a strategic growth investment in Tanda, a leading workforce management, payroll and HR platform for shift-based workers. Thoma Bravo's investment will support Tanda's continued product innovation, including the company's AI roadmap and its expansion into new markets. Tanda's co-founders will remain significant shareholders and will continue to lead the company, with Jake Phillpot remaining Chief Executive Officer. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

Tanda is the market leader in workforce management for shift-based employers, serving approximately 8,000 businesses globally across hospitality, retail, quick-service restaurants, healthcare and other frontline industries. Tanda's integrated workforce management platform combines employee recruiting, onboarding, rostering, time and attendance, gross wage calculations and payroll on a single codebase. This natively built product suite enables employers in complex, highly regulated markets to manage compliance and ensure employees are paid accurately. Trusted by thousands of organizations, Tanda's platform powers the daily operations of some of the most demanding frontline businesses in the world.

"Taking on an investor was a very big decision for Tanda," said Jake Phillpot, Co-Founder & Chief Executive Officer of Tanda. "We've been a bootstrapped company with no outside capital since we were founded 14 years ago. What started as an idea when we were still housemates at university has become a global business that we have built without taking shortcuts. Through a lot of hard work, we have market-leading products, growing market share and so much more room to grow. We thought the time was right to take on our first investor."

"Thoma Bravo was the obvious choice as our financial partner," Phillpot continued. "They understand software at an extraordinary level, have spent decades helping companies like ours scale and share our ambition for what Tanda can become. By partnering with the world's number one software investor, we intend to become the global category leader in our space. Most importantly, the things that make Tanda precious won't change. The founders will still come to work every day, and we'll still obsess over how we can make our products better for our customers."

"Managing and compensating employees accurately is a fundamental obligation of all employers, yet it remains a universal challenge, particularly for businesses with shift-based employees," said Carl Press, a Partner at Thoma Bravo. "Employers are frustrated by a patchwork of legacy systems that cannot address their complex needs and expose them to operational and legal risks. Jake and his co-founders identified this problem and built Tanda from the ground up with customers and their employees at the center of every product decision. In doing so, they've laid the groundwork to become the definitive AI-native workforce management solution in the shift-based economy. We couldn't be more thrilled to help them drive the next chapter of accelerated growth and innovation."

"Tanda has everything we look for in an investment: market leadership, a fiercely loyal customer base and a product-first founding team with deep domain expertise," said Adam Kinalski, a Principal at Thoma Bravo. "Jake and his co-founders have built a rare business that matches strong product-market fit with exceptional operational execution. We're excited to partner with them on their mission to make Tanda the global standard in workforce management and payroll software for shift-based employers."

Barrenjoey Advisory Pty Ltd is serving as financial advisor to Tanda, and SBA Law is serving as legal counsel. Piper Sandler & Co. is serving as exclusive financial advisor to Thoma Bravo, and Kirkland & Ellis LLP and Allens are serving as legal counsel.

About Thoma Bravo

Thoma Bravo is the world's largest software-focused investment firm, with approximately $170 billion in assets under management as of June 30, 2026. Partnering with some of the world's most sophisticated investors, Thoma Bravo's private equity and private credit platforms reflect a focused investment strategy, supported by disciplined execution, deep sector expertise and leadership continuity. Over the past 20-plus years, Thoma Bravo has acquired or invested in approximately 600 software and technology companies, representing more than $325 billion of aggregate enterprise value (including control and non-control investments, as well as add-on acquisitions). Learn more at thomabravo.com and on LinkedIn.

About Tanda

Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Brisbane, Australia, Tanda (operating internationally as Workforce.com) is an all-in-one payroll, HR and workforce management system for businesses with shift-based and hourly workforces. Tanda's platform brings rostering, time and attendance, award interpretation, compliance, payroll and HR onboarding together in a single system, helping employers in hospitality, retail, healthcare and other frontline industries schedule efficiently and pay employees accurately. The company serves thousands of customers across Australia, North America, the United Kingdom and Southeast Asia. For more information, visit tanda.co.

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The Inner Circle acknowledges Eric J. Siskind, MD as a Pinnacle Lifetime Member

FORT WORTH, Texas, Sept. 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Prominently featured in The Inner Circle, Eric J. Siskind, MD is acknowledged as a Pinnacle Lifetime Member for his contributions in Transplant Surgery and Patient Centered Care.

Dr. Eric J. Siskind has established a distinguished career in transplant surgery, earning recognition for his expertise in kidney, pancreas, and liver transplantation as well as his commitment to delivering individualized, patient centered care. As Director of the Transplant Center at Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital in Fort Worth, Texas, he is dedicated to helping patients overcome complex medical challenges and achieve improved quality of life through advanced surgical treatment.

Board certified by the American Board of Surgery and certified by the American Society of Transplant Surgeons, Dr. Siskind specializes in organ transplantation, minimally invasive nephrectomies, dialysis access surgery, arteriovenous fistulas, hepatobiliary surgery, and complex general surgery. Throughout his career, he has performed more than 300 transplant and advanced surgical procedures, helping patients facing life threatening illnesses receive transformative care.

Dr. Siskind earned a Bachelor of Arts in Pre Medical Studies and English from Columbia University before obtaining his Doctor of Medicine from Albert Einstein College of Medicine in 2009. He completed his General Surgery Residency at North Shore Long Island Jewish Hospital and subsequently completed a Transplant Surgery Fellowship at the University of Maryland Medical Center in 2016. He also completed the prestigious Transplant Leadership Development Program through Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Business.

Prior to joining Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital in 2022, Dr. Siskind served in transplant surgery roles at leading medical institutions including Inova Fairfax Medical Center, the University Medical Center of Southern Nevada, Albany Medical Center, and SUNY Upstate Hospital. He also contributed to transplant innovation through research development work involving transplant cell free DNA technologies.

In addition to his clinical achievements, Dr. Siskind has authored more than 25 scientific manuscripts and book chapters and serves on national ethics and peer support committees. His contributions to research and professional leadership have earned numerous honors, including the American Society of Transplant Surgeons Young Investigator Award and the Richard Strauss Memorial Award for Excellence in Clinical Surgical Research.

Dr. Siskind credits mentors Dr. Ernesto Molmenti and Dr. Stephen Bartlett for their guidance throughout his career. Looking ahead, he plans to continue growing his practice and expanding access to transplant services so he can help even more patients receive life changing care.

Guided by a philosophy centered on compassion, communication, and individualized treatment, Dr. Siskind remains committed to building strong patient relationships and overcoming barriers to care while advancing the field of transplant surgery.

Contact: Katherine Green, 516-825-5634, [email protected]

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SAN DIEGO, Sept. 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Regpack, an online registration and payment platform, today announced Program Insights, an intuitive real-time dashboard that shows directors what is happening with their enrollment and their families while a season is still in motion.

For program directors and staff, registration is not a data point. It's a kid who signed up, a family who came back, a seat that got filled. Program Insights is built around that. Directors can watch enrollment percentages fill in, class by class, as sign-ups arrive, see which sessions are close to full and which still have room, and see which families from last season have returned and which haven't.

Additionally, it shows where people stop partway through signing up. If a class loses most of its interest at a particular step, that step becomes visible, and a director can change the form, the wording, or the price and see whether the next group makes it through. The rough spots stop being a mystery.

Every view comes with a short AI summary read of what it means and next steps, so directors and staff aren't left interpreting a chart between pickup and payroll.

"Nobody starts a program because they love spreadsheets. They do it for the kids in the room, the attendees they bring in," said Asaf Darash, founder of Regpack. "Directors already know their families better than any dashboard will. What they have asked us for is a faster way to see who is missing, who is coming back, and where a program needs attention, so the time goes to the students instead of the reporting."

Program Insights is available now to Regpack customers on tiered packages

https://www.regpacks.com/features/registration-reporting/program-insights-dashboard

About Regpack

Regpack is an online registration and payment platform built for the people who run programs. Camps, after-school and enrichment programs, schools, nonprofits, and event organizers use it to handle sign-ups, collect payments, and manage participant information in one place.

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SACRAMENTO, Calif., Sept. 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- A new Consumer Alert video published by Consumer Watchdog exposes the "bailout blackmail" that PG&E is engaging in to force the legislature to approve a bailout for the company in a special session. The company is cutting back on $2 billion in infrastructure that ratepayers have already paid for unless it gets a bailout, which the legislature has refused to do in its regular session.

The short video features an interview with former California Public Utilities Commission (PUC) President Loretta Lynch alleging that PG&E CEO Patti Poppe lied in a video. Poppe said that PG&E could not provide new services because it would cost it too much in borrowing costs. Lynch pointed out PG&E had already been paid for the new equipment in approved rate hikes with a 10% markup and the cost of taxes on the equipment.

Consumer Watchdog has petitioned the PUC to issue an order to show cause.

"It's bailout blackmail," said former President of the California Public Utilities Commission Loretta Lynch in the Consumer Alert video. "The utility wanted, regardless of whether its negligence caused damage, to not be held liable for that damage, and thankfully the legislature said no. PG&E is trying to browbeat California policy makers into giving PG&E a get out of jail free card for its own liability."

The Consumer Alert takes issue with this video statement published by PG&E CEO Patti Poppe: "PG&E collects money from customers through rates every year. We use nearly all of that to operate and maintain the existing gas and electric equipment. But that is not enough to build new equipment to keep people safe and energy reliable. That's why we must raise billions of dollars more every year."

Lynch responds in the Consumer Alert: "That's bull. Ratepayers already pay for every single penny PG&E spends. Ratepayers pay $19 billion. In addition, ratepayers pay 10% on every single piece of equipment or power plant or physical infrastructure that they build, own, or maintain. We also pay the taxes on that 10%. So ratepayers end up paying 15 cents out of every dollar we pay for PG&E's profit and to pay PG&E taxes on their own profit."

Pope has said that if the legislature approves liability relief in bailout legislation she will spend the $2 billion she is withholding. Consumer Watchdog's petition to the PUC asks for the Commission to require PG&E to answer why it is withholding the use of dollars ratepayers are already paying for and force a refund or to have those dollars spent.

"PG&E is just choosing to hold us hostage in order to get legal changes that will exempt itself from liability for its own negligence," said Lynch. "So we need to just say no to PG&E. PG&E enjoys monopoly status because it has entered into a legal duty to serve all customers and to keep us safe. PG&E has plenty of money to do that. And if they don't, let's audit their books and see where they're stashing the cash."

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Athletico Physical Therapy selects Raintree to drive the next phase of enterprise-wide growth and performance enhancement across clinical, financial, and patient experience outcomes.

CHICAGO and CHANDLER, Ariz., Sept. 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Athletico Physical Therapy, a leading provider of orthopedic rehabilitation services spanning nearly 900 clinics across 24 states and the District of Columbia, and Raintree, a provider of enterprise-grade electronic health records (EHR) for rehabilitation therapy organizations, today jointly announced a strategic partnership, selecting Raintree as Athletico's EHR platform. Raintree's entire solution suite will be implemented organization-wide, including practice management, digital patient intake, EHR, communications, analytics, revenue cycle management, and AI-native note generation, coding, and scheduling.

Following a comprehensive evaluation and competitive Request for Proposal (RFP) process, Athletico selected Raintree for its ability to deliver a modern, scalable, AI-powered platform purpose-built for complex, multi-site therapy organizations. The partnership reflects a shared commitment to advancing clinical excellence, strengthening operational performance, and delivering a more connected, patient-centered care experience.

A defining factor in Athletico's decision was Raintree's ability to support the needs of a high-growth, enterprise-scale therapy organization. In addition to demonstrating market-leading AI capabilities during the evaluation process, Raintree distinguished itself through a unified platform designed to streamline workflows, enhance visibility, and enable coordinated operations across distributed therapy networks, positioning Athletico for sustained growth and continued innovation.

"After extensive evaluation, Raintree delivered the strongest combination of platform capability, ability to handle Athletico's scale, and a genuinely deep approach to partnership," said Dan Guill, Chief Executive Officer at Athletico. "In addition to the strengths of the platform, the Raintree team demonstrated a proven understanding of the operational realities of organizations like ours. That alignment gave us confidence that they are the right long-term partner for Athletico."

Athletico selected Raintree in support of several key strategic priorities:

Clinical Excellence and AI Innovation — Enabling clinical excellence, reducing administrative burden, and advancing AI-driven documentation and automation within therapy-specific workflows.

Revenue Cycle Optimization — Driving greater accuracy, reducing denials, and accelerating reimbursement through technology designed for complex, multi-site organizations.

Interoperability and Connectivity — Enhancing coordination across referral sources, health systems, and payers through seamless, real-time data exchange.

Patient Experience and Operational Simplification — Improving patient engagement while reducing system fragmentation through a unified platform supporting scheduling, intake, communication, and core business operations.

"This partnership is a testament to what can be accomplished when two organizations align around a shared vision for the future," said Nick Hedges, Chief Executive Officer at Raintree. "Athletico's reputation for clinical excellence and innovation makes them an ideal partner. We're proud to provide the infrastructure that enables better outcomes at scale, and excited to support their continued momentum."

About Athletico Physical Therapy

For more than 30 years, Athletico Physical Therapy has helped communities overcome musculoskeletal (MSK) pain with nearly 900 convenient locations in 24 states and the District of Columbia. Recognized for its industry-leading patient satisfaction scores, Athletico is committed to providing the highest quality rehabilitation services that result in optimal health outcomes for patients. To support patients in addressing and preventing MSK pain faster and more efficiently, Athletico offers greater access to care through free assessments without a prescription or referral. For more information on Athletico's services, including physical and occupational therapy, employer solutions, athletic training, and over 30 specialty health services, visit www.athletico.com.

About Raintree

Raintree is the preeminent platform for enterprise and large-sized rehab physical therapy provider organizations. With a proven track record of success, Raintree provides automated solutions in patient engagement, clinical documentation, revenue cycle management (RCM), and business intelligence for multidisciplinary practices across all treatment settings. As the leading AI innovator in the rehab therapy market, Raintree delivers agentic AI solutions that transform clinical and operational workflows and deliver proven ROI-based outcomes for its clients while maintaining the highest standards of security and compliance, including holding SOC 2 Type II certification and offering the first ONC-certified EHR designed specifically for rehabilitation therapy. To learn more about Raintree, visit https://www.raintreeinc.com/.

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DUBAI, UAE, Sept. 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Robo.ai Inc. (Nasdaq: AIIO) (the "Company"), a UAE-based, U.S.-listed company, today announced that it will hold an extraordinary general meeting of shareholders (the "EGM") at Meydan Grandstand, 6th floor, Meydan Road, Nad Al Sheba, Dubai, United Arab Emirates on September 22, 2026 at 4:30 pm, Dubai local time. Shareholders can also participate in the EGM, vote, and submit questions via live webcast by visiting www.proxydocs.com/AIIO.

Holders of ordinary shares of record at the close of business on September 23, 2025 (the "Record Date") or their proxy holders are entitled to vote at the EGM or any adjournment or postponements thereof. As of the Record Date, each Class A ordinary share is entitled to twenty-five votes, and each Class B ordinary share is entitled to one vote.

At the EGM, the following resolutions will be considered and voted upon.

- As an ordinary resolution, to approve that the authorized share capital of the Company be increased from US$400,000 divided into 200,000,000 shares, comprising 25,000,000 Class A ordinary shares of US$0.002 par value per share and 175,000,000 Class B ordinary shares of US$0.002 par value per share, to US$4,000,000 divided into 2,000,000,000 shares, comprising 250,000,000 Class A ordinary shares and 1,750,000,000 Class B ordinary shares by the creation of an additional 225,000,000 Class A ordinary shares and an additional 1,575,000,000 Class B ordinary shares (the "Increase in Authorized Share Capital"), with each Class A ordinary share and Class B ordinary share having such rights and restrictions as set out in the New M&A (as defined below).

- As an ordinary resolution, to approve that any one director of the Company be and is hereby authorized to do all such acts and things and execute all such documents that he/she considers necessary, desirable, or expedient for the purpose of, or in connection with, the implementation of and giving effect to the Increase in Authorized Share Capital.

- As a special resolution, to approve that the sixth amended and restated memorandum and articles of association of the Company (the "New M&A") be and is hereby approved and adopted as the new amended and restated articles of association of the Company in substitution for, and to the exclusion of, the existing amended and restated memorandum and articles of association of the Company.

- As a special resolution, to approve that all or any of the rights attached to any Class A ordinary shares and any Class B ordinary shares be varied and modified as a result of the adoption of the New M&A; and

- Any one director, company secretary, and/or the registered office provider of the Company be and is/are hereby authorized to do all such acts and things and execute all such documents, deeds, and make all such arrangements that he/she shall, in his/her absolute discretion, deem necessary or expedient to give effect to the adoption of the New M&A, including without limitation, attending to the necessary filings with the Registrar of Companies in the Cayman Islands.

In addition, the EGM may transact any other business properly brought before it.

The notice of the EGM sets forth more details about the resolutions to be submitted to shareholders of the Company for approval and other relevant information regarding the EGM and how to vote ordinary shares at the EGM.

INVESTORS AND SHAREHOLDERS ARE URGED TO READ CAREFULLY AND IN THEIR ENTIRETY THE MATERIALS FILED WITH OR FURNISHED TO THE U.S. SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION, AS THEY CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THE COMPANY, THE AMENDED AND RESTATED MEMORANDUM AND ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION, AND RELATED MATTERS.

About Robo.ai Inc.

Robo.ai Inc. (Nasdaq: AIIO), headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, is a Nasdaq-listed technology group building intelligent infrastructure across four platforms: artificial intelligence; robotics and smart mobility; advanced manufacturing; and digital assets and capital. Its industrial group, Alif Holding, is dedicated to building intelligent industries through the development, integration and manufacturing of AI systems, serving government, public sector and mission-critical domains. Through its subsidiary Neurovia AI, the Company develops AI software and visual data infrastructure. Quantum Core Capital ("QC Capital"), its AI-powered deep-tech holding and venture-building platform, incubates, invests in and operates businesses across artificial intelligence, robotics, digital infrastructure and the next-generation digital economy.

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This press release contains statements that may constitute "forward-looking" statements pursuant to the "safe harbor" provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements can be identified by terminology such as "will," "expects," "anticipates," "aims," "future," "intends," "plans," "believes," "estimates," "targets," "likely to," "challenges," and similar statements. Robo.ai may also make written or oral forward-looking statements in its periodic reports to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC"), in its annual report to shareholders, in press releases and other written materials, and in oral statements made by its officers, directors, or employees to third parties. Statements that are not historical facts, including statements about Robo.ai's beliefs, plans, and expectations, are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties. A number of factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statement, including but not limited to the following: Robo.ai's strategies, future business development, and financial condition and results of operations; Robo.ai's limited operating history in its current business; Robo.ai's ability to generate positive cash flow and profits; Robo.ai's ability to compete successfully; Robo.ai's ability to build its brand and withstand negative publicity; and changes in customer demand and government incentives, subsidies, or other favorable government policies. Further information regarding these and other risks is included in Robo.ai's filings with the SEC. All information provided in this press release is as of the date of this press release, and Robo.ai does not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statement, except as required under applicable law.

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UNSW Selects D2L for Institution-Wide Learning Transformation Reaching Over 80,000 Learners

Australia's top university is set to roll out D2L Brightspace as the foundation of its new digital learning environment

MELBOURNE, Australia, Sept. 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- D2L, a global leader in learning innovation, shares that UNSW Sydney has selected D2L Brightspace as its new learning platform. This partnership will support an ambitious, institution-wide transformation of the teaching and learning experience for over 80,000 learners and thousands of educators.

One of the world's leading research-intensive universities, and a member of Australia's prestigious Group of Eight universities, UNSW ranks #1 in Australia and #19 globally in the 2027 QS World University Rankings. Guided by its mission to advance Progress for All globally through transformative education, innovative research and meaningful engagement, UNSW is investing in a human-centred digital learning ecosystem that embodies its Values in Action: demonstrating excellence, driving innovation, building collaboration, embracing diversity and displaying respect.

Together, UNSW and D2L can deliver more consistent, personalised, accessible and engaging learning experiences, while helping reduce complexity for educators and advancing innovative approaches to content and assessment design. The multi-year rollout of D2L Brightspace across the institution is designed to help create a more seamless, integrated and adaptable digital learning environment that can support both on-campus and flexible learning pathways.

"Higher education is changing rapidly. We can see the impact of changing student expectations, new models of education and emerging technologies here in Australia, while globally we are seeing even greater change on the horizon," said Professor Vlado Perkovic, Provost and Acting Vice-Chancellor at UNSW Sydney. "For UNSW, this meant we needed to take a long-term view of the learning environment we want to create for our future students and educators. We have chosen a partner in D2L whose focus is teaching and learning, and who can work with us to build a modern, flexible platform that can evolve with our community."

Professor Sarah Maddison, Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Education and Student Experience, said the new platform would help ensure UNSW's learning environment keeps pace with the needs of students and educators.

"Our students are entering an increasingly complex world, shaped by rapid technological, professional and social change. Their learning environment needs to be ready for what comes next," said Professor Maddison. "We are not simply implementing an off-the-shelf platform. We are designing our future learning environment together with our students and staff. D2L Brightspace gives us the opportunity to create a more consistent, accessible and intuitive digital learning experience for our students, while giving our educators the flexibility and creativity to design and deliver outstanding teaching, now and into the future."

UNSW plans to leverage a suite of D2L solutions to realise its education technology ambitions and Educational Technology Roadmap:

- D2L Brightspace: An award-winning learning platform designed to help educators create more interactive, personalised learning experiences and improve learning outcomes.

- D2L Creator+: A dynamic content creation tool that can integrate 50+ interactive H5P content types to support highly engaging, accessible learning experiences aligned with universal design principles.

- D2L Lumi: UNSW plans to use Lumi Chat, Lumi Tutor and Lumi Feedback to support enhanced learning experiences for learners and educators – embracing responsible AI design to uphold ethical standards, privacy and academic integrity.

- D2L Performance+: A robust analytics dashboard that can deliver actionable insights into learner engagement, success and retention, empowering educators to make data-informed decisions that improve outcomes for students.

UNSW selected D2L for its strong alignment with the University's broader learning transformation strategy and commitment to human-centred design, genuine co-design with the UNSW community, accessibility, scalability, interoperability and responsible innovation. D2L's approach to design and continuous product development further supports UNSW's focus on inclusive, future-ready education that values diverse learners and helps to equip them to thrive.

"UNSW has an ambitious vision for Progress for All through transformative education," said John Baker, President and CEO of D2L. "We are proud to work with UNSW on a transformation of this scale. Together we can empower learners to achieve more than they dreamed possible, help equip educators with innovative tools and insights, and thoughtfully explore the role responsible AI can play in shaping the future of education. We look forward to co-designing solutions closely with the UNSW community that reflect its values of excellence, innovation, collaboration, diversity and respect."

About UNSW Sydney

UNSW Sydney is a global top 20 university committed to world-class teaching, pioneering research and strong industry engagement. As a founding member of the Group of Eight (Go8) and an active contributor to leading international academic networks, UNSW prepares students and researchers to solve complex global challenges with meaningful impact. The UNSW current 10-year strategy: Progress for All, reflects the ongoing commitment to leading the transition towards a sustainable society and world through research, inclusive education, and genuine engagement with communities.

About D2L   

D2L is transforming the way the world learns, helping learners achieve more than they dreamed possible. Working closely with customers all over the world, D2L is on a mission to make learning more inspiring, engaging and human. Find out how D2L helps transform lives and delivers outstanding learning outcomes in K-12, higher education and businesses.

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HOUSTON, Sept. 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- For nearly a decade, DISA Global Solutions (DISA) has brought together HR leaders, safety professionals, screening experts, and compliance professionals for a day dedicated to learning, conversation, and connection.

On January 14, 2027, that tradition continues as DISA hosts its 9th Annual HR Screening, Safety, & Strategy Conference at the Marriott Marquis Houston in Houston, Texas. Known to many longtime attendees as Day with DISA, the annual conference has grown from more than 400 attendees in 2018 to an established industry event expected to welcome more than 1,000 professionals in 2027.

This year's conference will feature 24 educational sessions and more than 24 industry presenters; attendees will have the opportunity to hear directly from experts, stay current on important compliance developments, earn continuing education credit, and build relationships with professionals facing many of the same workforce challenges.

Mark Your Calendar for January 14, 2027

The 2027 HR Screening, Safety, & Strategy Conference is designed for professionals responsible for building safer workplaces, managing compliant workforce programs, and making informed decisions in an increasingly complex regulatory environment.

Attendees include professionals working across a variety of teams:

- Human resources

- Workplace safety

- Drug and alcohol testing

- Background screening

- Transportation compliance

- Employment law

- Occupational health

- Risk and compliance

Whether you manage these programs directly or advise the teams that do, the conference provides a full day of education and conversations relevant to your work.

24 Sessions Built Around Today's Workforce Challenges

The 2027 agenda will bring experts together to help employers understand what is changing, what may be coming next, and how those developments can affect their organizations.

Already-announced sessions address timely issues such as AI in background checks (including a panel called "AI/Automation in Screening - What You Need to Know") and marijuana testing updates ("Drug Testing Methodologies Head-to-Head - What the Data Says").

Attendees can build a schedule around the subjects most relevant to their roles and leave with practical ideas they can bring back to their organizations.

Learn Directly from Industry Experts

Our 2027 speaker lineup brings together experienced attorneys, regulatory and compliance professionals, HR leaders, transportation experts, drug-testing specialists, and workplace-safety professionals. Announced presenters include Pam Devata, Joe Beachboard, Faye Caldwell, Jo McGuire, Brenna Lyles, Ciera Parks, Juan Moya, and experts from DISA and other leading organizations.

Earn Continuing Education Credit

Professional development is another important part of the conference experience: Attendees will have opportunities to earn six continuing education credits toward both SHRM and HRCI recertification while participating in sessions focused on HR, compliance, screening, and workplace safety.

Make Connections That Continue After the Conference

Throughout the day, attendees will have opportunities to meet peers, exchange ideas, compare approaches, and connect with professionals working through similar challenges. The 2027 agenda also includes dedicated networking opportunities for HR leadership, compliance leaders, and recruiting, onboarding, and talent professionals, followed by evening networking and entertainment.

Why Professionals Keep Coming Back

The conference continues to grow because attendees find value in both the content and the community. According to DISA's 2026 post-conference attendee survey:

- 96% of attendees were likely or highly likely to recommend the conference

- 98% intended to return the following year

- Attendees rated the overall conference experience 4.6 out of 5

- Attendees rated the overall speaker quality and presentations 4.7 out of 5

Register for the 2027 Conference

Join more than 1,000 HR, screening, safety, transportation, and compliance professionals in Houston on January 14, 2027, for DISA's 9th Annual HR Screening, Safety, & Strategy Conference.

Early-bird registration is $495 through October 15, a $300 savings off the regular $795 registration rate.

Start 2027 with better information, stronger professional connections, and practical ideas you can bring back to your organization. Register today and explore the full 2027 conference details at www.daywithdisa.com.

About DISA Global Solutions

Founded in 1986, DISA is a leading provider of workforce and contractor compliance management solutions. We serve safety-sensitive, mission-critical, and highly regulated end markets across industrials, healthcare, transportation, and higher education.

DISA's comprehensive services include drug and alcohol testing, background screening, occupational health, transportation compliance, and workforce compliance tracking solutions. DISA helps employers make informed staffing decisions while building safer workplaces. www.disa.com

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Höhenflug statt Fall: BR-Dokuserie "Rise & Fall 1860 München" beim Deutschen Fernsehpreis ausgezeichnet

München (ots)

Echtes Hochgefühl: Der BR freut sich über einen Deutschen Fernsehpreis für die Dokuserie "Rise & Fall 1860 München". Die BR-Produktion über die wechselvolle Geschichte des Kultvereins markierte im Herbst 2025 den erfolgreichen Startschuss zu einer ARD-weiten Reihe über große Fußball-Traditionsklubs und wie ihr Aufstieg und Fall ganze Regionen bewegt. 3,4 Millionen Abrufe hat "Rise & Fall 1860 München" in der ARD Mediathek bisher erzielt, davon 1,6 Millionen allein in der ersten Woche. Die Auszeichnung in der Kategorie "Beste Montage Information" wurde am 8. September im Rahmen der "Nacht der Kreativen" in Köln an Editorin Xenja Kupin verliehen.

BR-Sportchef Christoph Netzel: "Liebe, Leiden, Jubeln, Verzweifeln: Die Vereinsgeschichte der Löwen ist so verrückt wie kaum eine andere im deutschen Fußball - die vergangenen Wochen unterstreichen das eindrucksvoll. Unser BR-Team hat diese perfekte Vorlage zum Start der ARD-Reihe 'Rise & Fall' zu einem Erfolgsprodukt gemacht. Neben der großartigen Arbeit der Autoren Lennart Bedford-Strohm, Robert Grantner, Christoph Nahr und Maximilian Stockinger hat die originelle, pointierte Montage von Xenja Kupin einen großen Anteil daran - der spezielle Look der Doku trägt ihre Handschrift. Deshalb freuen wir uns sehr über die Auszeichnung beim Deutschen Fernsehpreis."

"Rise & Fall 1860 München" wurde vom BR (Redaktion: Thomas Becht, Andreas Egertz) in Zusammenarbeit mit der ARD-Sportkoordination realisiert und war Anfang 2026 bereits für den Grimme-Preis nominiert. Weitere Informationen zur Serie und zur gesamten "Rise & Fall"-Reihe unter: Rise & Fall - ard.de

Weitere Auszeichnung mit BR-Bezug

Außerdem freut sich der BR über eine weitere Auszeichnung bei der "Nacht der Kreativen" des Deutschen Fernsehpreises: In der Kategorie "Beste Regie Unterhaltung" wurde "Silvester-Schlagerboom 2026 - die Wunderlichtershow" prämiert, die der BR für Das Erste verantwortete.

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Life Insurance Basics: When to Buy, How Much, & What Type features insights from Michael Oehrke, Insurance Expert of Lee's Summit, MO, in HelloNation.

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