IT teams are expected to drive innovation, strengthen resilience, and support growth while most of their time and budget remain committed to maintaining existing systems and services. Info-Tech Research Group's recent blueprint, Harness AI to Reduce the Cost and Effort of KTLO in IT Operations, helps CIOs identify where targeted AI investments can reduce the KTLO burden, reclaim capacity for higher-value work, and build practical AI skills.

ARLINGTON, Va., Sept. 4, 2026 /CNW/ -- Routine IT operations and maintenance consume 82.6% of IT spend and 66% of IT teams' time and effort, according to Info-Tech Research Group's IT Spend & Staffing Benchmarking data. That allocation leaves only a fraction of IT capacity available for new technology initiatives, operational improvements, and transformation.

To help organizations address this imbalance, Info-Tech has published its Harness AI to Reduce the Cost and Effort of KTLO in IT Operations blueprint. The resource helps CIOs identify AI-enabled opportunities to reduce the cost and effort of keeping the lights on (KTLO), quantify their potential value, assess organizational readiness and risk, and build a portfolio of initiatives for launch.

"KTLO has always been treated as an unavoidable tax on IT, but that mindset is outdated," says Fred Chagnon, principal research director at Info-Tech Research Group. "Targeted AI investments can help CIOs reduce low-value manual work, reclaim budget and staff time, and reinvest both in innovation. The result is an IT organization that runs smarter and has more capacity to deliver value."

Info-Tech cautions that common cost-cutting responses can deepen the KTLO problem. Running hardware and software beyond end of life can increase technical debt and security risk; using outsourcing primarily as a cost-reduction strategy can overlook its value in reclaiming capacity and accessing specialized expertise; and eliminating growth or transformation initiatives can starve the business of future value.

Five AI Tactics for Reducing KTLO Cost and Effort

Info-Tech's research identifies five AI-enabled tactics that IT leaders can assess based on their operational priorities, technology environment, and organizational readiness:

- Intelligent incident management and AIOps: Detect anomalies, correlate events across operational silos, support predictive maintenance, and automate common remediation activities.

- Autonomous patch and vulnerability management: Automate patch prioritization, deployment, and verification to reduce manual effort and support more consistent compliance.

- Smart data classification, cleaning, and curation: Reduce duplicate and outdated data, storage bloat, and manual data management while strengthening the governed data foundation required for AI.

- Generative AI service desk and conversational self-service: Deflect routine Tier 1 requests, improve access to support, and free service desk staff to focus on more complex work.

- AI-assisted script, documentation, and code generation: Accelerate scripting and documentation, preserve knowledge about legacy systems, and reduce the effort required to maintain them.

Info-Tech's Four-Step Framework for AI-Enabled KTLO Reduction

Identifying a potential use case is only the starting point. CIOs also need to understand its expected value, implementation requirements, and organizational risks before committing resources. To guide that evaluation, the Harness AI to Reduce the Cost and Effort of KTLO in IT Operations blueprint applies a four-step assessment process across all five tactics:

- Uncover opportunities. Identify manual, repetitive, and resource-intensive KTLO activities that could benefit from AI and automation.

- Quantify the value. Estimate the labor time and costs associated with each activity, then project potential cost reductions, reclaimed effort, and time to value.

- Assess readiness and risk. Evaluate organizational constraints such as data quality, integration requirements, process maturity, skills, change readiness, and implementation risk.

- Blueprint for launch. Define viable initiatives, accountable teams, expected outcomes, and actionable milestones, then consolidate them into a Quantified KTLO Reduction Initiative Portfolio.

KTLO reduction can also serve as a workforce development opportunity. Applying AIOps, automation, and generative AI to familiar, measurable processes gives IT teams practical experience in a controlled environment and prepares them to lead broader AI initiatives across the organization.

The Harness AI to Reduce the Cost and Effort of KTLO in IT Operations blueprint and its supporting Quantified KTLO Reduction Initiative Portfolio provide CIOs with practical guidance for turning assessed opportunities into executive-level investment proposals. By connecting projected cost and effort reductions with readiness, risk, time to value, and implementation milestones, the research helps leaders move KTLO discussions from short-term cost cutting to measurable reinvestment in innovation.

For exclusive and timely commentary from Info-Tech's experts, including Fred Chagnon, and access to the complete Harness AI to Reduce the Cost and Effort of KTLO in IT Operations blueprint, please contact pr@infotech.com.

About Info-Tech Research Group

Info-Tech Research Group is the "get things done" partner for over 30,000 IT, HR, and marketing leaders worldwide. The fastest growing research and advisory firm, Info-Tech enables leaders to make well-informed decisions and transform their organizations through AI, strategic foresight, step-by-step methodologies, practical tools, industry-leading advisory, and training programs. For nearly 30 years, tens of thousands of private and public organizations have trusted Info-Tech to lead their most important initiatives through periods of change and deliver outcomes that truly matter.

To learn more about Info-Tech's HR research and advisory services, visit McLean & Company, and for data-driven software buying insights and vendor evaluations, visit the firm's SoftwareReviews platform.

Media professionals can register for unrestricted access to research across IT, HR, and software, and hundreds of industry analysts through the firm's Media Insiders program. To gain access, contact pr@infotech.com.

For information about Info-Tech Research Group or to access the latest research, visit infotech.com and connect via LinkedIn and X.

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Ein bitterer Sieg der Vernunft bei Volkswagen

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"Natürlich sind die Einschnitte bitter. Aber wer sie für vermeidbar hält, ignoriert die Realität. Europa produziert mehr Autos als nötig - und das keineswegs erst seit Corona. Statt sich in weiteren Dramen an jedes Autowerk zu klammern, wäre es besser, Alternativen voranzubringen." https://mehr.bz/bel248a

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ON HER BIRTHDAY, BEYONCÉ MAKES A $2 MILLION GIFT TO THE STUDIO MUSEUM IN HARLEM

THE LANDMARK NEW YORK CITY CULTURAL INSTITUTION HAS CHAMPIONED THE WORK OF ARTISTS OF AFRICAN DESCENT FOR NEARLY 60 YEARS

HARLEM, N.Y., Sept. 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- To mark her birthday today, global entertainer, entrepreneur and art collector, Beyoncé, makes a $2 million gift to the renowned Studio Museum in Harlem. Founded in 1968, the New York City cultural institution is the nexus for artists of African descent locally, nationally, and internationally and for work that has been inspired and influenced by Black culture. Beyoncé has long been an art collector and a true fan of the Museum's mission of promoting multiple generations of artists of the African diaspora.

"Art tells all our stories; the past and the present, but is not always accessible to everyone," says Beyoncé. "I have always been impressed with the Studio Museum in Harlem because of its intention to make the museum an integral part of the community. I have been introduced to several of my favorite young and upcoming Black artists through exhibits at the Museum. It is a place of inspiration where all audiences can discover new stories through the canvases of diverse storytellers that reflect our humanity."

Thelma Golden, Ford Foundation Director and Chief Curator of the Studio Museum in Harlem, said, "I am deeply grateful to Beyoncé, both for the generosity of this gift, especially on her birthday, and for recognizing the vital role that the Studio Museum plays in people's lives. Our institution was founded to shift the arts landscape and reimagine who that landscape serves. This gift will allow us to continue strengthening our work for Harlemites, New Yorkers, and audiences across the globe."

About the Studio Museum in Harlem

Founded in 1968 by a diverse group of artists, community activists, and philanthropists, the Studio Museum in Harlem is internationally known for its catalytic role in promoting the work of artists of African descent. The Studio Museum's new home, situated at its longtime location on West 125th Street, opened to the public on November 15, 2025. Designed by Adjaye Associates with Cooper Robertson serving as executive architect, the building—the first created expressly for the institution's program—enables the Studio Museum to better serve a growing and diverse audience, provide additional educational opportunities for people of all ages, expand its program of world-renowned exhibitions, effectively display its singular collection, and strengthen its trailblazing Artist-in-Residence program.

For more information, visit studiomuseum.org.

Visitor Information 

The Studio Museum in Harlem is located at 144 West 125th Street, between Malcolm X Boulevard (Lenox Avenue) and Adam Clayton Powell Boulevard (Seventh Avenue). 

The Studio Museum is open Wednesday through Sunday, from 11:00 am to 6:00 pm, with extended hours on Friday, from 11:00 am to 9:00 pm.

The Museum is open to Members on Saturday mornings, from 10:00 to 11:00 am, before the galleries open to the public.

Admission rates are offered as a suggestion, with Sundays free for everyone. Suggested rates are $16 for adults and $9 for seniors (sixty-five years and over), students, and visitors with disabilities (care partners are free). Admission is free for children sixteen and under.

Tickets to the Studio Museum may be purchased online at studiomuseum.org/visit or at the Museum.

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BOCA RATON, Fla., Sept. 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- AnswersMD, Florida's premier concierge medicine practice, today announced the addition of Divino D'Alessio Jr., MD, CAQSM, DABFM, to its growing team of physicians. Dr. D'Alessio will serve as the primary physician at the practice's new Boca Raton office, where he will begin seeing patients on September 1, 2026. His expertise in family medicine and sports medicine strengthens AnswersMD's commitment to delivering personalized, proactive healthcare for busy professionals, active adults, and families in South Florida.

Board-certified in Family Medicine and Sports Medicine, Dr. D'Alessio's focus is comprehensive, relationship-based primary care for the whole family — from annual physicals, preventive screenings, and wellness planning to the everyday management of chronic conditions. A graduate of Rutgers University, he earned his medical degree at St. George's University and completed his Family Medicine residency and Sports Medicine fellowship at Conway Medical Center. His fellowship training in sports medicine is a distinctive added benefit for Boca Raton's active families: whether it's a nagging shoulder on the golf course, a pickleball or tennis injury, or simply staying strong and mobile through every stage of life, Dr. D'Alessio helps his patients keep doing the things they love.

"Joining AnswersMD is a perfect fit for the way I believe medicine should be practiced," said Dr. D'Alessio. "Whether I'm helping an athlete return safely to competition or partnering with a patient on long-term prevention and wellness, the concierge model gives me the time and direct access to do it right. I'm excited to bring comprehensive family medicine and advanced sports medicine care to the Boca Raton community."

Dr. Douglas Shapiro, DO, founder of AnswersMD, said, "Dr. D'Alessio's rare combination of family medicine and fellowship-trained sports medicine expertise makes him an outstanding addition to our team and the ideal physician to anchor our new Boca Raton office. From executives and retirees to student athletes and active families, patients in South Florida will now have access to the same unhurried, evidence-based, patient-first care our members in Tampa and St. Petersburg have come to expect. We're delighted to welcome him aboard."

AnswersMD members benefit from 24/7 direct physician access via phone, text, or video; same-day or next-day appointments; personalized health roadmaps; a strong preventive focus; and proactive care free from insurance constraints. The Boca Raton office is located at Royal Palm Concierge Medicine – AnswersMD, 1801 S Federal Hwy, Boca Raton, FL 33432.

For more information or to schedule a consultation, visit answersmd.com or call/text 561-933-3333.

About AnswersMD

AnswersMD is a concierge medicine practice group providing premium, personalized primary care for professionals and families. With locations in Tampa (flagship), St. Petersburg (on the St. Anthony's Hospital campus), and Boca Raton, AnswersMD integrates executive-level medicine, advanced diagnostics, and unlimited physician access into a membership model. Founded by Dr. Douglas Shapiro and Lauren Shapiro, the practice removes insurance barriers, long wait times, and rushed visits to foster meaningful, lasting patient-physician relationships.

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MIAMI, Sept. 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Armor Health (ArmorHealthcare.com), a national provider of correctional healthcare, has launched the Prevention, Accountability, Treatment & Healing (PATH) Program at the Stark County Jail in Canton, Ohio. Launched in July, the program offers a structured 30-day initiative for court-ordered participants that combines treatment planning, counseling, accountability, behavioral health support, and reentry resources. The PATH program celebrated its first graduates in August 2026 and is designed to promote recovery, stability, and successful community reintegration.

PATH supports individuals ordered by the court to participate as part of their sentence. The program addresses challenges that can contribute to repeated justice-system involvement while helping participants develop practical skills for sustainable change.

Services are tailored to each participant's needs and include individualized treatment planning with access to Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) for substance use disorders, and referrals to community resources that help participants continue care when back in the community.

The successful completion of the first graduating group marks an early milestone for PATH and reflects the program's focus on connecting accountability with treatment and reentry preparation.

"PATH is designed to be more than a period of incarceration; it creates an opportunity for individuals to access treatment and prepare for life after release," said Kelley Beckett of Armor Health. "By addressing substance use, mental health, personal responsibility, and reentry needs, we are helping participants build a stronger foundation for long-term stability."

The PATH program seeks to address participant needs holistically while strengthening pathways to recovery and reducing recidivism.

"Programs like PATH strengthen the safety and wellbeing of our entire community," said Stark County Sheriff Eric Weisburn. "When individuals receive treatment, structure, and real support while in custody, they're far more prepared to return home in a stable and constructive way. Investing in this kind of rehabilitation ultimately makes Stark County a safer and healthier place for all of us," added the Sheriff.

About Armor Health - Armor Health is a leading provider of correctional healthcare services providing quality care to local correctional facilities across the country for more than 22 years. Every day, Armor provides evidence-based medical and mental health services revolutionizing the healthcare landscape utilizing its proprietary Insights Analytics, risk scoring, and predictive modeling. Powered by modern AI solutions from its partnership with Antidote-AI (Antidote-AI.com) our AI clinical tools, and our expert clinicians provide a laser focus on best-in-class interventions to deliver the right care, at the right time, in the right place to every patient we serve.

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Transaction Further Refines the Company's Portfolio to Focus on Growing Its Biggest Brands and Businesses

NEW BRITAIN, Conn., Sept. 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Stanley Black & Decker (NYSE: SWK) today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to sell its Excel Industries ("Excel") business to Bad Boy Mowers. Excel, which is primarily made up of the professional-grade, gas-powered, ride-on and zero-turn mowers under the Hustler® brand, is expected to generate FY 2026 revenue of approximately $300 million.

Chris Nelson, Stanley Black & Decker's President & CEO, commented, "The sale of Excel further refines our portfolio and unlocks greater shareholder value by concentrating resources on the areas where we see the most compelling opportunities to grow and win.

We remain committed to growing our Outdoor business through innovation and our strong family of brands, including Cub Cadet, Dewalt, Craftsman, Troy-Bilt, and Black+Decker. We are excited about the high-growth opportunities presented in electric outdoor products, and we will continue to thoughtfully invest in high-performance, residential ride-on and zero-turn mowers. We are confident in our plans to drive organic growth and margin expansion across this portion of our business."

Bill Beck, President, Tools & Outdoor, Stanley Black & Decker, stated, "Our Outdoor business and brands remain a strong asset, with meaningful value and opportunity ahead. As we take this next step, I want to recognize and thank our Excel team members for their exceptional dedication, hard work, and valuable contributions. Because of their efforts, the business has strong momentum and is well positioned for the future."

"We are excited to welcome Hustler and its talented team to the Bad Boy family," said Peter Ballantyne, CEO of Bad Boy Mowers. "We have tremendous respect for the business and the team that has built it over many decades. We look forward to supporting Hustler's continued success as a leader in professional grade mowers."

The transaction is subject to regulatory approval and other customary closing conditions. The Company does not expect the transaction to be dilutive to adjusted EPS. Until the transaction closes, the results of Excel will remain in continuing operations and will not be reclassified as discontinued operations.

BofA Securities, Inc. is acting as financial advisor and Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP is acting as external legal counsel to Stanley Black & Decker.

About Excel Industries

Excel is a leading designer and manufacturer of premium commercial and residential turf-care equipment under the distinct brand of Hustler Turf Equipment (Hustler). Excel serves an extensive network of independent equipment dealer outlets that stock, sell, and service Hustler products in the United States and Canada. Excel has a strong legacy of innovation and launched the first hydrostatic zero-turn mower in 1964. Excel is located in Hesston, Kansas.

About Stanley Black & Decker

Founded in 1843 and headquartered in the USA, Stanley Black & Decker (NYSE: SWK) is a worldwide leader in Tools and Outdoor, operating manufacturing facilities globally. The Company's approximately 41,000 employees produce innovative end-user inspired power tools, hand tools, storage, digital jobsite solutions, outdoor and lifestyle products, and engineered fasteners to support the world's builders, tradespeople and DIYers. The Company's world class portfolio of trusted brands includes DEWALT®, CRAFTSMAN®, STANLEY®, BLACK+DECKER®, and Cub Cadet®. To learn more visit: www.stanleyblackanddecker.com or follow Stanley Black & Decker on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and X.

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Stanley Black & Decker makes forward-looking statements in this press release which represent its expectations or beliefs about future events and financial performance. Forward-looking statements are identifiable by words such as "believe," "anticipate," "expect," "intend," "plan," "will," "may" and other similar expressions. In addition, any statements that refer to expectations, projections, proceeds or other characterizations of future events or circumstances are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements made in this press release include, but are not limited to, statements concerning: consummation of the transaction described herein; the Company's ability to maximize value to shareholders through active portfolio management and capital allocation; the Company's capital allocation strategy; and the expected impact of the transaction on adjusted EPS.

You are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future events and involve risks, uncertainties and other known and unknown factors that may cause actual results and performance to be materially different from any future results or performance expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements, including, but not limited to, the failure to realize the expected benefits of the Company's value creation and capital allocation strategies or the expected impact of the transaction on adjusted EPS.

Forward-looking statements made herein are also subject to risks and uncertainties described in Stanley Black & Decker's 2025 Annual Report on Form 10-K, its subsequently filed Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, and other filings Stanley Black & Decker makes with the Securities and Exchange Commission. In addition, actual results could differ materially from those suggested by the forward-looking statements, and therefore you should not place undue reliance on the forward-looking statements. Stanley Black & Decker makes no commitment to revise or update any forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances occurring or existing after the date of any forward-looking statement.

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Haier oznamuje globálne partnerstvo s UEFA Champions League

Nový míľnik v budovaní značky prehlbuje globálne vzťahy spoločnosti Haier so spotrebiteľmi

BERLÍN,/PRNewswire/ – Spoločnosť Haier, svetová jednotka medzi značkami domácich spotrebičov, dnes oznámila globálne partnerstvo s organizáciou UC3, v rámci ktorého sa Haier stane globálnym partnerom UEFA Champions League od sezóny 2027/28 do sezóny 2030/31.

Štvorročné partnerstvo, ktoré potrvá od 1. júla 2027 do 30. júna 2031, udeľuje spoločnosti Haier exkluzívne globálne práva v kategóriách domácich spotrebičov, televízorov a komerčných obrazoviek v rôznych klubových súťažiach UEFA vrátane UEFA Champions League.

Táto spolupráca nie je len komerčným sponzorstvom, ale načrtáva prechod značky Haier od globálne uznávanej spoločnosti zameranej na spotrebiče smerom k budovaniu hlbšieho vzťahu so spotrebiteľmi po celom svete.

„Toto partnerstvo predstavuje kľúčový míľnik v globálnej stratégii značky Haier," uviedol Wang Meiyan, viceprezident a riaditeľ pre značku v Haier Group. „UEFA Champions League spája milióny fanúšikov po celom svete prostredníctvom spoločného úsilia o excelentnosť. Touto spoluprácou sa snažíme približovať vášeň a ducha šampiónov ku každodennému životu spotrebiteľov a vytvárať tak nové možnosti prostredníctvom inteligentných technológií."

„S potešením vítame spoločnosť Haier ako nového globálneho partnera UEFA Champions League. Vďaka medzinárodnej prítomnosti, schopnosti inovovať a ambícii vytvárať čoraz relevantnejšie zážitky pre ľudí je Haier ideálnym partnerom pre túto súťaž. „Spoločne sa snažíme vytvárať nové príležitosti na zapojenie fanúšikov po celom svete, približovať ich k našim súťažiam a zároveň oslavovať emócie, excelentnosť a pocit spolupatričnosti, vďaka ktorým je európsky futbal jedinečný," povedal Guy-Laurent Epstein, jeden z riaditeľov UC3.

Od globálneho uznania ku globálnemu spojeniu

Po vstupe na medzinárodné trhy v roku 1991 bola Haier jednou z prvých čínskych spoločností, ktoré sa usilovali o globálny rast budovaním vlastných značiek namiesto toho, aby sa spoliehali na export produktov. V priebehu desaťročí si spoločnosť Haier vybudovala silnú lokálnu prítomnosť vo viac ako 200 krajinách a regiónoch, z čoho na viac ako 30 trhoch si udržiava vedúcu pozíciu.

Túto globálnu prítomnosť podporuje sieť 10 výskumných a vývojových centier, 35 priemyselných parkov a 173 výrobných centier po celom svete. Kombináciou globálnych schopností s lokálnymi poznatkami vyvíja Haier produkty, riešenia a skúsenosti prispôsobené rozmanitým potrebám spotrebiteľov na rôznych trhoch.

Tento prístup priniesol trvalé celosvetové uznanie. Haier je už 17 rokov po sebe svetovou jednotkou medzi značkami veľkých spotrebičov podľa objemu maloobchodného predaja a osem rokov po sebe sa zaraďuje medzi 100 najhodnotnejších globálnych značiek rebríčka Kantar BrandZ.

Na základe týchto výsledkov bude spoločnosť Haier naďalej posilňovať svoju prítomnosť na prémiových trhoch a zároveň vyvíjať značky, produkty a riešenia, ktoré reagujú na aktuálne očakávania spotrebiteľov a vytvárajú nové možnosti pre inteligentný život.

Líderstvo prostredníctvom technológií, prepájanie prostredníctvom športu

Technológia je už dlho kľúčovým motorom globálneho rozvoja spoločnosti Haier. Keďže sa AI čoraz viac integruje do produktov, prepojených scenárov a ekosystémov inteligentného bývania, spoločnosť Haier prechádza od inovácií jednotlivých produktov smerom k integrovanejším zážitkom v celej domácnosti.

Prepojenie medzi technologickým rozvojom v každodennom živote a centrálnou pozíciou športu v kultúrne poskytuje silnú platformu pre užšie vzťahy so spotrebiteľmi. Haier už viac ako dve desaťročia rozvíja globálne portfólio športových partnerstiev, ktoré zahŕňa popredné futbalové kluby vrátane Paríža Saint-Germain a Liverpoolu, ako aj významné medzinárodné športové podujatia vrátane Australian Open a Roland Garros.

Postupom času sa športový marketing spoločnosti Haier vyvinul od budovania viditeľnosti značky k vytváraniu hlbších prepojení so spotrebiteľmi prostredníctvom globálnych športových partnerstiev a lokálne relevantných zážitkov. Okrem futbalu a iných zavedených medzinárodných športových podujatí rozšírila spoločnosť Haier svoje športové portfólio do rôznych oblastí vrátane bedmintonu, maratónskeho behu, kriketu a basketbalu.

Partnerstvo s klubovými súťažami UEFA, vrátane UEFA Champions League, UEFA Super Cup, UEFA Youth League Finals a UEFA Futsal Champions League Finals predstavuje ďalšiu etapu tejto cesty. Spojením vášne a excelentnosti elitného futbalu s možnosťami inteligentného bývania sa Haier snaží vytvárať zážitky, ktoré presahujú rámec štadióna a stanú sa pre spotrebiteľov súčasťou ich každodenného života.

Partnerstvo, ktoré bolo predstavené počas veľtrhu IFA 2026 v Berlíne, jednej z popredných svetových výstav spotrebnej elektroniky a domácich spotrebičov, upevňuje záväzok spoločnosti Haier budovať silnejšie vzťahy so spotrebiteľmi po celom svete. V partnerstve s UEFA Champions League spojí Haier ducha šampiónov s inteligentným bývaním a vytvorí nové zážitky pre spotrebiteľov a fanúšikov po celom svete.

O SKUPINE HAIER GROUP

Skupina Haier Group, založená v roku 1984, je popredným svetovým poskytovateľom riešení pre lepší život a digitálnu transformáciu s krédom „viac tvorivosti, viac možností". Spoločnosť zriadila 10 centier výskumu a vývoja, 35 priemyselných parkov a 173 výrobných centier a v roku 2025 dosiahla globálne tržby vo výške 59,8 miliardy USD. Spoločnosť Haier sa už 8 rokov po sebe umiestnila v rebríčku Kantar BrandZ Top 100 najhodnotnejších globálnych značiek. Okrem toho sa Haier už 17 rokov po sebe drží na prvom mieste v kategórii značiek veľkých spotrebičov Euromonitor International Global Major Appliances. Haier má 8 kótovaných spoločností a jej dcérska spoločnosť Haier Smart Home je zaradená medzi spoločnosti Fortune Global 500 a na rebríček najuznávanejších spoločností sveta časopisu Fortune.

O ORGANIZÁCII UC3

UC3 spája riadiaci orgán európskeho futbalu UEFA a Európske futbalové kluby (EFC), ktoré zastupujú viac ako 800 popredných európskych klubov, okolo novej vízie správy komerčných práv na klubové súťaže UEFA („UCC"). Ide o komerčný subjekt zodpovedný za generovanie príjmov z UCC a vytváranie hodnoty pre svojich partnerov. UC3 dohliada na správu, predaj a poskytovanie všetkých komerčných práv (vrátane mediálnych, sponzorských a licenčných práv) pre elitné mužské a ženské klubové súťaže UEFA.

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CME Group Inc. Announces Third-Quarter 2026 Earnings Release, Conference Call

CHICAGO, Sept. 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- CME Group Inc. will announce earnings for the third quarter of 2026 before the markets open on Wednesday, October 21, 2026. Written highlights for the quarter will be posted on the company's website at 6:00 a.m. Central Time, the same time it provides its earnings press release. The company will also hold an investor conference call that day at 7:30 a.m. Central Time, at which time company executives will take analysts' questions.

A live audio Webcast of the conference call will be available on the Investor Relations section of the company's website. Following the conference call, an archived recording will be available at the same site. Those wishing to listen to the live conference via telephone should dial 877-918-3040 if calling from within the United States, or +1 312-470-7282 if calling from outside the United States, at least 10 minutes before the call begins. The participant passcode for both telephone numbers is 1944793.

As the world's leading derivatives marketplace, CME Group (www.cmegroup.com) enables clients to trade futures, options, cash and OTC markets, optimize portfolios, and analyze data – empowering market participants worldwide to efficiently manage risk and capture opportunities. CME Group exchanges offer the widest range of global benchmark products across all major asset classes based on interest rates, equity indexes, foreign exchange, cryptocurrencies, energy, agricultural products and metals. The company offers futures and options on futures trading through the CME Globex platform, fixed income trading via BrokerTec and foreign exchange trading on the EBS platform. In addition, it operates one of the world's leading central counterparty clearing providers, CME Clearing.

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ANN ARBOR, Mich., Sept. 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The release of ISO 14001:2026 marks an important milestone for organizations seeking to strengthen their Environmental Management Systems (EMS) and address evolving environmental, sustainability, and stakeholder expectations. The new standard was officially released on April 15, 2026, replacing ISO 14001:2015 and incorporating the climate change amendment issued in 2024. Organizations have until April 15, 2029, to complete their transition.

As organizations begin evaluating the impact of the revision, early planning and training can help ensure a smooth transition while also identifying opportunities to improve environmental performance and business resilience.

Key Themes in ISO 14001:2026

The revised standard includes several notable areas of focus, including:

- Greater alignment with ISO's Harmonized Structure to support integrated management systems.

- Climate change considerations incorporated directly into the standard.

- Expanded requirements around planning and managing change.

- Increased emphasis on environmental context, interested parties, and life cycle considerations.

- Additional guidance throughout the standard and a revised Annex A designed to improve understanding and implementation.

These updates are intended to help organizations integrate environmental management more effectively into business strategy and operational decision-making.

What Organizations Should Do Now

Organizations certified to ISO 14001:2015 should begin preparing for the transition by:

- Conducting a GAP analysis of their current EMS against ISO 14001:2026 requirements.

- Reviewing environmental aspects, risks, opportunities, and life cycle considerations.

- Assessing how climate change may impact organizational context and stakeholder expectations.

- Updating procedures, processes, and documented information where needed.

- Training leadership, EMS professionals, and internal auditors on the new requirements.

- Planning internal audits and transition activities well ahead of certification deadlines.

Organizations that begin their transition early are often better positioned to manage resources, implement changes effectively, and avoid last-minute scheduling challenges.

Omnex ISO 14001:2026 Transition Training

To help environmental professionals, management teams, and auditors understand and prepare for the upcoming revision, Omnex offers ISO 14001:2026 Transition Training and related learning programs. This 1-day transition course enables currently certified Internal Auditors and Lead Auditors to upgrade their training certification to the new standard without retaking the full auditor training program.

1. Understand the New Standard

Participants gain an overview of:

- The structure and intent of ISO 14001:2026

- The evolution of the standard from ISO 14001:2015

- Climate change considerations within environmental management systems

- The role of Annex A guidance in supporting implementation

2. Learn the Key Changes

Training covers:

- New and revised requirements across major clauses

- Planning of changes within the EMS

- Expanded life cycle considerations

- Updates related to interested parties and environmental context

- Internal audit and management review changes

- Climate-related considerations and environmental performance expectations

3. Develop a Practical Transition Plan

Organizations learn how to:

- Conduct an EMS gap analysis

- Prioritize implementation activities

- Update documentation and processes

- Train relevant personnel

- Prepare for transition audits

- Integrate changes into existing management systems

How Omnex Can Help Your Organization Transition to the ISO 14001:2026 Standard

Omnex supports organizations through:

- ISO 14001:2026 Transition Training

- Understanding Requirements Courses

- Internal Auditor Training

- Lead Auditor Training

- Executive Overview Workshops

- GAP Analysis Services

- EMS Consulting and Implementation Support

- Integrated Management System Solutions

With more than 40 years of experience in management systems consulting and training, Omnex helps organizations navigate evolving standards while improving operational and environmental performance.

Learn More

Organizations interested in preparing for ISO 14001:2026 can learn more about Omnex environmental management training and transition support at:

Transitioning to ISO 14001:2026

About Omnex

Omnex is an international consulting, training, and software solutions organization specializing in quality, environmental, health and safety, cybersecurity, sustainability, and operational excellence systems. Headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan, Omnex has supported organizations worldwide since 1985 through consulting, training, audits, and digital solutions.

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INMO GO3 Named IFA Innovation Award Honoree for Advancing Everyday AI Eyewear

BERLIN, Sept. 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- INMO today announced that INMO GO3, its latest binocular-display AI glasses, has been named an IFA Innovation Award Honoree in the Best in IFA Next & Emerging Technologies category at IFA 2026. The recognition reflects INMO's ongoing work to bring practical AI capabilities into lightweight eyewear built for daily use.

The IFA Innovation Awards recognize outstanding products and technologies across the global consumer technology industry.

Bringing Practical AI Into Everyday View

Weighing just 58 grams, INMO GO3 combines binocular green Micro-LED displays with diffractive optical waveguides in a lightweight frame. The dual-eye display delivers 640 × 480 resolution, up to 1,500 nits of brightness and a 30-degree field of view, keeping translations, directions and teleprompter text legible even outdoors in bright light.

Communication is one of GO3's core use cases. The glasses support real-time translation from 77 source languages into 98 target languages, with live subtitles shown directly in the wearer's field of view. GO3 also handles photo translation and offline translation across nine languages, while the INMO Speaker enables two-way translated conversations.

For work, GO3 integrates an AI teleprompter, meeting transcription, AI-generated summaries, action items and voice notes, with support for ChatGPT and Gemini.

GO3 also integrates HERE Maps for hands-free walking and cycling navigation, bringing turn-by-turn directions into view without the need to keep checking a phone.

Meet INMO at IFA 2026

INMO is showcasing GO3 at IFA 2026 in Berlin from September 4 to 8, where visitors and media can try its translation, teleprompter, productivity and navigation features firsthand.

Alongside GO3, visitors can explore the INMO Future Lab, a dedicated area showcasing the company's latest concepts in AI eyewear. The Future Lab features two new concept products, INMO Moment and MAGIC AI Glasses, offering an early look at how INMO is exploring new directions in AI, wearable technology and eyewear design.

Visitors can meet the INMO team and explore its latest AI eyewear innovations at:

Booth: H25-159

Location: IFA Next Innovation Hub, Messedamm 22, 14055 Berlin, Germany

About INMO

INMO is a technology company focused on the research and development of AI and AR smart glasses, combining AI, AR display technologies and lightweight wireless design to make intelligent eyewear more practical for everyday use.

For more information, please visit inmoxr.com.

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