Partnership adds Kin's logo to uniforms across nearly every Seminole sport in Kin's largest market

TALLAHASSEE, Fla., Sept. 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Florida State University (FSU) Athletics and Kin, the direct-to-consumer provider of insurance and home finance solutions for homeowners, today announced a new, multi-year partnership that places the Kin logo on the jerseys of FSU student-athletes. Kin is the first brand to appear as a jersey patch across the athletic program's uniforms and is the preferred insurance partner of Florida State University Athletics. The patch debuts September 7, when FSU football plays SMU, then rolls out across 17 additional Florida State Athletics teams.

Rooted in a shared commitment to Florida's people, communities, and future, the partnership brings together a university that develops the talent and leadership that move the state forward and an insurance company that helps Floridians protect the homes where that future takes shape.

Today, Floridians trust Kin to protect nearly $100 billion worth of their most valuable assets — their homes and cars. The company focuses on helping homeowners in markets with high probability of catastrophic losses, supporting them as they navigate severe weather, rising costs, and the changing insurance market. Kin currently offers insurance in 14 states.

Florida homeowners have trusted Kin since the company started offering home insurance in the state in 2017 — and then through some of the hardest years the market has seen. Florida remains Kin's largest market.

"Kin's Florida roots and commitment to serving people across the state make this a natural partnership for Florida State," said Michael Alford, vice president and director of athletics at Florida State University. "Our organizations share a belief in meeting challenges with strength, resilience, and an unwavering commitment to the communities we serve. Kin's investment will help us continue creating meaningful opportunities for our student-athletes, while supporting the competitive excellence and proud tradition of Florida State Athletics."

The Kin jersey patch will appear for the next four years, beginning with the 2026-27 season, across the following 18 varsity programs: football; women's basketball; men's and women's cross country; women's soccer; women's volleyball; men's and women's swimming and diving; men's and women's indoor and outdoor track and field; baseball; beach volleyball; women's lacrosse; softball; men's and women's golf; and men's and women's tennis.

The partnership reflects a shared belief in preparing people for what comes next. Florida State supports student-athletes as they pursue excellence in competition, in the classroom, and beyond. Kin helps homeowners prepare for storms and protect the homes they have worked to build.

That connection also extends to Florida State's top-ranked Dr. William T. Hold/The Alliance's Program in Risk Management and Insurance, which prepares students to become future leaders in the insurance industry.

"Florida State University develops talented people who go on to lead across Florida, including some of the future leaders of the insurance industry," said Sean Harper, co-founder and CEO of Kin. "We're proud to support that and to build a company where those talented graduates can do important work. Kin started in Florida because homeowners here face a real problem: insurance is becoming more expensive and harder to find, and we can offer something better. We continue to grow and invest here even when the market gets tough. That combination of ambition and resilience is what we admire about Florida State. We're proud to support FSU and continue investing in Florida."

Beyond the jersey patch, Kin's investment in FSU Athletics provides resources that benefit student-athletes and communities across Florida, connecting Kin with FSU fans and alumni while supporting the proud tradition of the Garnet and Gold competitive success.

The partnership was facilitated by Legends Global in collaboration with Florida State Athletics.

About Kin

Kin provides solutions to homeowners to help them save money, simplify tasks, and protect their most valuable assets. By offering direct-to-consumer digital home and auto insurance alongside home finance services, the company focuses on supporting underserved homeowners in states with high catastrophic risk. Kin provides more convenient and affordable home and auto insurance coverage by eliminating the need for external agents and analyzing thousands of data points to provide transparent, accurate pricing. Kin complements this with home financing with Kin-exclusive rates to help homeowners secure a better mortgage rate, refinance, or tap into their equity. Kin's AI-native technology platform delivers a seamless customer experience, customized options, and fast, high-quality service. To learn more, visit www.kin.com.

About Legends Global

Legends Global is the premier partner to the world's greatest live events, venues, and brands. We deliver a fully integrated solution of premium services, including feasibility & consulting, owner's rep, sales, partnerships, venue management, hospitality, merchandise, and content & booking. Through our white-label approach, we keep our partners front and center while leveraging the power of our global network: over 450 venues, 20,000 events, and 165 million guests annually. To learn more, visit us at www.LegendsGlobal.com and follow us on LinkedIn and Instagram.

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Company names luxury retail veteran to drive people strategy and culture

NEW YORK, Sept. 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Exemplar Luxury Group ("ELG" or the "Company"), the luxury collective that comprises leading multi-brand luxury retailers Neiman Marcus, Saks Fifth Avenue and Bergdorf Goodman, today announced the appointment of Gretchen Koback Pursel as Chief People Officer, effective September 28.

Koback Pursel is a seasoned human resources leader who brings proven experience in the luxury retail, beauty and wellness industries. She has held Chief People Officer positions at Tiffany & Co., The Wella Company and most recently, Equinox.

"I am pleased to welcome Gretchen to the Exemplar Luxury Group Management Team at a pivotal time for our organization," said Geoffroy van Raemdonck, Chief Executive Officer, Exemplar Luxury Group. "Our colleagues are the heartbeat of ELG. By empowering our people to realize their full potential, we in turn will realize the full potential of our company. With Gretchen's proven track record in luxury and transformation, she is the ideal leader to guide our journey and cultivate an employer-of-choice culture where we drive sustainable growth by unleashing the power of our people."

Koback Pursel's expertise leading global teams through transformation, designing talent strategies to attract and retain top talent and fostering high-performing cultures will be an asset to the company in its new era as Exemplar Luxury Group. She will be tasked with developing and leading a people strategy that fosters a culture of performance to energize and empower individuals and the collective team to drive results.

"I am thrilled to join Exemplar Luxury Group and its iconic luxury retail banners at an incredibly important time for the company with tremendous opportunity ahead," said Koback Pursel. "I look forward to partnering closely with the leadership team to build a people strategy rooted in belonging, that empowers our teams, defines what culture means to ELG and enables the organization to thrive as we define the future of luxury retail."

Koback Pursel succeeds Sarah Garber, who has made the decision to leave the organization after 15 years of leadership and service. Garber played an instrumental leadership role through the company's transformation, merger integration and financial restructuring, while establishing a strong foundation for its people strategy and future growth.

ABOUT EXEMPLAR LUXURY GROUP:

Exemplar Luxury Group, formerly Saks Global, is the luxury collective uniting coveted brands with unrivaled customer experiences across Neiman Marcus, Saks Fifth Avenue and Bergdorf Goodman. Driven by a relentless devotion to our customers and powered by our talented colleagues, we offer expertly curated product assortments, unparalleled service and personalized experiences across our integrated retail model. Through strong partnerships with the world's most desired luxury brands and deep customer relationships enhanced by data-rich insights, Exemplar Luxury Group is committed to setting the standard of excellence for luxury retail.

Visit exemplarluxurygroup.com for more information, and follow Exemplar Luxury Group on LinkedIn.

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DELRAY BEACH, Fla., Sept. 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- According to MarketsandMarkets™, the Dental Service Organization Market is projected to reach USD 303.32 billion by 2031 from USD 199.88 billion in 2026, at a CAGR of 8.7% during the forecast period.

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Dental Service Organization Market Size & Forecast:

- Market Size Available for Years: 2026–2031

- 2026 Market Size: USD 199.88 billion

- 2031 Projected Market Size: USD 303.32 billion

- CAGR (2026–2031): 8.7%

Dental Service Organization Market Trends & Insights:

- North America had the largest share in 2025, primarily driven by the well-established DSO ecosystem, high concentration of multi-location dental practices, and increasing affiliation of dentists with DSOs.

- In 2025, human resources segment held a 24.1% share of the dental service organization market by type.

- By end user, the oral surgeons segment accounted for the largest share of 65.2% in 2025, primarily due to the high resource requirements associated with oral and maxillofacial practices.

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The global dental service organization market is growing primarily due to more dentists affiliating with dental service organizations, rising administrative complexity, and staffing challenges for independent dental practices. Increasing demand for dental care, higher dental care spending, and the expansion of the addressable dental care market are further fueling adoption of dental service organization models. Dental service organizations provide affiliated dental practices with centralized administrative support, procurement efficiencies, marketing, human resource management, technology adoption, and practice management services, allowing dentists to focus more on clinical care. In addition, the growing adoption of digital dentistry, practice management software, artificial intelligence, and other technology-enabled solutions is improving operational efficiency and supporting the expansion of dental service organization networks. Growing investments in dental practices, consolidation of fragmented dental markets, and increasing demand for accessible and standardized dental care are also expected to create significant growth opportunities for market participants. Despite these favorable growth drivers, the dental service organization market faces several challenges. Regulatory restrictions and state-level variations in dental service organization ownership and corporate practice of dentistry laws can limit the expansion of dental service organization models across certain markets. Concerns about clinical autonomy, dentist control, and the potential influence of corporate entities on clinical decision-making may also discourage some dentists from affiliating with dental service organizations. In addition, integration challenges following practice acquisitions, differences in organizational culture, competition for dental professionals, and the need to maintain consistent quality of care across large practice networks can create operational challenges. Nevertheless, increasing dentist affiliation, continued consolidation of the highly fragmented dental services industry, technological advancement, and growing demand for efficient dental practice management are expected to support the long-term growth of the global dental service organization market.

By service type, the human resources segment accounted for the largest share of the global dental service organization market in 2025.

The global dental service organization market is segmented into human resources, marketing & branding, accounting, medical supplies procurement, and others. The segment's significant share reflects the increasing staffing challenges faced by dental practices and the growing need for centralized workforce management. Dental service organizations provide human resource services such as recruitment, employee onboarding, payroll and benefits administration, workforce planning, training, and employee retention, enabling affiliated dental practices to reduce administrative burdens and improve operational efficiency. The growing affiliation of dentists with dental service organizations and the continued expansion of large dental practice networks have further increased demand for centralized human resource support. Additionally, rising competition for qualified dentists, dental hygienists, dental assistants, and administrative personnel has encouraged dental practices to leverage the workforce management capabilities of dental service organizations, supporting the continued dominance of the Human Resources segment in the market.

By end user, the oral surgeons segment accounted for the largest market share in 2025.

By end user, the dental service organization market is segmented into oral surgeons, endodontists, and others. The oral surgeons segment accounted for the largest share of the market in 2025. This leadership is primarily attributed to the wide range of surgical treatments handled by oral and maxillofacial specialists, which creates substantial operational demands for dental practices. Procedures such as tooth removal, implant placement, treatment of impacted teeth, and facial trauma require well-equipped facilities and coordinated support functions. This makes DSO assistance in areas such as staff management, purchasing, financial administration, and practice operations particularly valuable. In the US, approximately 6,100 oral and maxillofacial surgeons were employed in 2024, with employment expected to reach 6,400 by 2034, indicating a sustained specialist base for DSO affiliation.

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Key Players

Leading players in the Dental Service Organization companies include Heartland Dental (US), The Aspen Group – TAG (US), PDS Health (US), MB2 Dental (US), Smile Brands (US), Sonrava Health (US), Colosseum Dental Group (Switzerland), Affordable Care (US), Dental Care Alliance (US), SGA Dental Partners (US).

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Dental Service Organization Market - Investment & funding +Merger & Acquisition

Investment Funding Context

Investment activity in the dental service organization (DSO) ecosystem remains strong and is primarily focused on practice acquisitions, geographic expansion, technology adoption, and platform consolidation. Recent transactions include MB2 Dental's USD 525 million recapitalization in November 2024, SGA Dental Partners' USD 350 million financing in July 2024, Guardian Dentistry Partners' growth-capital investment in 2024, and Dental Care Alliance's USD 95 million new capital infusion in 2026, along with more than USD 1.1 billion in debt reduction. Investment is also increasingly supporting technology-enabled dentistry and digital infrastructure, as evidenced by PDS Health's strategic investment in SOTA Cloud in 2025 and Guardian Dentistry Partners' deployment of Planet DDS and Pearl's AI-enabled solutions across its dental network. Meanwhile, acquisitions such as Heartland Dental's addition of 60 Smile Design Dentistry practices underscore the continued importance of M&A as a growth strategy. Overall, these transactions indicate that investors are prioritizing scalable dental platforms, acquisition-led consolidation, recurring practice-support revenues, technology and AI adoption, and geographic expansion, while capital is increasingly used to strengthen established DSO platforms and enable further practice-network growth.

Revenue Shift Context

The dental service organization (DSO) market is increasingly shifting from practice-level dental revenue to recurring, diversified revenue streams generated through multi-location networks, centralized support services, specialty care, and technology-enabled dentistry. Large DSOs are expanding revenue potential by affiliating with additional practices and increasing patient volumes, while centralized procurement, billing, marketing, technology, and administrative services create economies of scale. Heartland Dental supports more than 2,000 practices across 39 states, and PDS Health supports more than 1,000 practices, demonstrating the growing scale of network-based revenue generation. Revenue opportunities are also broadening through specialty dentistry and technology-enabled services. PDS Health's investment in SOTA Cloud is intended to expand cloud-based dental technology across its network, while Guardian Dentistry Partners' adoption of Planet DDS and Pearl's AI solutions demonstrates the increasing integration of digital practice-management and AI-supported clinical technologies into DSO operations. Overall, incremental revenue opportunities in the DSO market are increasingly associated with practice-network expansion, recurring patient care, specialty services, centralized business-support operations, digital practice-management platforms, AI-enabled diagnostics, and higher utilization across affiliated practices, rather than relying solely on revenue generated by individual dental practices.

Mergers and Acquisitions

M&A activity in the dental service organization (DSO) market remains strategic and expansion-oriented, with transactions increasingly focused on strengthening practice networks, broadening geographic reach, and enhancing technology-enabled dental services. Recent activity includes Heartland Dental–Smile Design Dentistry, which added 60 supported practices; MB2 Dental–The Smile Lodge, which expanded MB2's pediatric dentistry capabilities; and The Aspen Group–Planmeca, which strengthened advanced imaging and digital workflow capabilities across TAG's network.

Se acabó el registro manual de alimentos: ODYSS presenta su collar con IA en la IFA 2026

Ir más allá del seguimiento para comprenderte verdaderamente y lograr una mejor salud.

BERLÍN, 4 de septiembre de 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- ODYSS, pionera en tecnología portátil con IA y ganadora del premio IFA Innovation Award 2026, presentó su revolucionaria visión para el futuro de la salud: el collar dietético con IA ODYSS N1, que pone fin al registro manual de alimentos. Si bien los dispositivos portátiles dominan desde hace tiempo el seguimiento del sueño y la actividad física, la gestión de la dieta sigue siendo la pieza clave que falta en el rompecabezas de la salud personal.

Fin del registro manual

A pesar de que las aplicaciones más populares para registrar la ingesta de alimentos cuentan con más de 300 millones de usuarios registrados, la adherencia a largo plazo sigue siendo poco común. Un estudio de CHI de 2015 (Universidad de Washington) atribuyó esta disminución al cansancio que supone el registro y a la vergüenza social. Los métodos tradicionales de seguimiento de alimentos requieren una introducción manual constante de datos, mientras que ODYSS funciona discretamente en segundo plano. Equipada con un sensor G y sensores de contacto, detecta automáticamente si el dispositivo se está usando. Además, su cámara gran angular captura señales visuales de la comida y los movimientos de la mano a la boca para identificar los hábitos alimenticios.

El compañero nutricional siempre activo

Los relojes inteligentes registran el gasto energético, pero no la ingesta alimentaria. ODYSS N1 captura datos de alimentación en tiempo real para ofrecerte una visión completa de tu salud. Genera tres puntuaciones dietéticas: Calidad, Energía y Ritmo, y explica el impacto de cada comida en la energía, la recuperación y el sueño. Funciona discretamente en segundo plano, convirtiéndose en un compañero nutricional constante que se integra a la perfección en tu día a día.

Privacidad desde el diseño

Defendiendo el principio de que la tecnología debe estar al servicio de las personas, y no al revés, ODYSS integra la privacidad en su esencia. Un interruptor físico específico permite activar o desactivar instantáneamente todas las funciones de detección, mientras que el funcionamiento silencioso por defecto reduce automáticamente la actividad cuando no se está comiendo. A nivel de software, ODYSS se centra exclusivamente en la información relacionada con los alimentos, filtrando automáticamente todo lo demás, difuminando rostros y rasgos personales en las imágenes, y eliminando las imágenes sin procesar tras su procesamiento. Es una privacidad diseñada desde el hardware, no una solución improvisada.

Acerca de ODYSS

ODYSS es pionera en dispositivos portátiles de inteligencia nutricional basados en IA, dedicada a redefinir la relación del ser humano con la comida. Creada por un equipo de ingenieros, expertos en IA, profesionales de la medicina e innovadores, la empresa desarrolla tecnología que permite a los usuarios comprender su cuerpo sin prejuicios. ODYSS cree que la mejor tecnología debe integrarse a la perfección en la vida diaria y funcionar discretamente en segundo plano. Inspirada por el espíritu de autodescubrimiento, la marca transforma cada bocado en una oportunidad para una mejor salud, construyendo la próxima generación de inteligencia nutricional.

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HARTFORD, Conn., Sept. 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Back-to-school season is a time when communities come together to ensure students have the notebooks, backpacks, and freshly sharpened pencils they need to succeed. But for many Greater Hartford families, another category of essential supplies is missing from that list: basic hygiene and period products.

Without consistent access to soap, shampoo, toothpaste, deodorant, students may enter the classroom feeling uncomfortable or self-conscious. The impact can extend beyond confidence and affect a student's ability to attend school and focus on learning. For middle and high school aged girls, a reliable supply of period products can be the crucial factor in whether or not they can attend or stay present at school at all.

This school year, Dignity Grows distributed thousands of tote bags filled with hygiene essentials across the Greater Hartford community, alongside the backpacks, school supplies, and other back-to-school necessities provided by local social service agencies. Through partnerships with local organizations like Templo Fe, The Village for Families & Children, the YMCA in New Britain, and numerous public school districts, vital hygiene and period products reached students and families as they prepared to return to the classroom.

A faculty member at Manchester High School reflected on the distribution of the hygiene tote bags. "Having these for our female students has been an absolute blessing."

Dignity Grows' hygiene support directly addresses financial constraints and health inequities facing many local families. By relieving pressure on household budgets, these resources restore personal dignity, promote health equity, and provide students with the comfort and peace of mind needed to actively engage in their daily academic activities. This critical support continues throughout the academic year through local school-based partners, ranging from elementary schools to college food pantries.

"Getting students prepared for the school year isn't just about books and backpacks. We know that many families struggle to afford personal hygiene items, and that can lead to stress and even school avoidance for their students," said Hector Glynn, CEO of The Village for Families & Children. "Our partnership with Dignity Grows is instrumental in ensuring that all students can start the school year feeling confident. It's one more way that mental health providers can have an impact: by looking holistically at the student experience, seeing where there are gaps, and stepping up."

Each year, Dignity Grows delivers hygiene essentials to more than 27,000 residents in the Greater Hartford region. School-aged children account for 40% of those served. Although families receive this vital assistance free of charge, the initiative relies entirely on the generosity of local businesses, civic groups, and private donors.

By treating essential hygiene and period products as mandatory back-to-school supplies alongside traditional educational tools, Dignity Grows and its network of partners are actively dismantling systemic barriers to learning, improving attendance rates, and empowering every student to achieve their full academic potential.

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DELRAY BEACH, Fla., Sept. 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- According to MarketsandMarkets™, the Clinical Trials Services Market is projected to reach USD 97.41 billion by 2031 from USD 66.20 billion in 2026, at a CAGR of 8.0% during the forecast period.

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Clinical Trials Services Market Size & Forecast:

- Market Size Available for Years: 2026–2031

- 2026 Market Size: USD 66.20 billion

- 2031 Projected Market Size: USD 97.41 billion

- CAGR (2026–2031): 8.0%

Clinical Trials Services Market Trends & Insights:

- North America is the largest market, accounting for ~45% in 2025. The region is home to several prominent CROs and has a well-established pharmaceutical industry, many ongoing clinical trials, and growing R&D expenditure.

- Phase III held the largest share of the clinical trial services market in 2025 of ~39.5. Because of their complexity, Phase III studies generally require more outsourced services per study than earlier phases.

- Small molecules held the largest share of the clinical trial services market by modality in 2025, at 50.5%, due to the large installed pipeline of small-molecule drug candidates across multiple therapeutic areas, among other factors.

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The clinical trial services market is expected to remain favorable, supported by sustained pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical R&D activity, increasing complexity of Phase I–IV clinical trials, and the expansion of specialty-therapy pipelines, including oncology, biologics, and cell & gene therapies. Growing adoption of decentralized and hybrid trials, AI-enabled clinical operations, risk-based monitoring, digital patient-engagement tools, and advanced data analytics is further reshaping trial execution and encouraging sponsors to rely on CROs and specialized service providers for scalable expertise, global site access, and more efficient study delivery.

By modality, the biologics segment is estimated to register the highest CAGR during the forecast period.

By modality, the clinical trial services market is segmented into small molecules, biologics, biosimilars, and medical devices & IVD devices. The biologics segment is expected to register the highest CAGR during the forecast period. This growth is attributed to the expanding clinical pipeline of monoclonal antibodies, cell & gene therapies, vaccines, recombinant proteins, antibody-drug conjugates, and other complex biologic therapies. These programs generally require specialized patient recruitment, biomarker and bioanalytical testing, intensive safety monitoring, complex site management, cold-chain and clinical supply capabilities, and specialized regulatory expertise, increasing sponsors' reliance on outsourced clinical trial services.

By delivery model, the hybrid model is estimated to register the highest CAGR during the forecast period.

Based on delivery model, the clinical trial services market is segmented into Full-Service Outsourcing (FSO), Functional Service Provider (FSP), and Hybrid models. The hybrid model is expected to register the highest CAGR during the forecast period. The growing preference of sponsors for outsourcing approaches that combine the end-to-end accountability of FSO with the flexibility, functional control, and scalable resources of FSP arrangements is driving its growth. Hybrid models enable sponsors to retain control over strategically important trial functions.

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The Asia Pacific region is expected to register the highest CAGR during the forecast period.

Based on region, the clinical trial services market is segmented into six regions: North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, the Middle East, and Africa. The Asia Pacific region is expected to register the highest growth rate during the forecast period, supported by expanding pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical R&D activity, increasing Phase I–IV clinical trial activity, improving clinical research infrastructure, and access to large and diverse patient populations.

Key Players

Leading players in the Clinical Trials Services companies include Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. (PPD, Inc.), IQVIA Inc., ICON plc, Laboratory Corporation of America Holdings, Syneos Health, WuXi AppTec, Eurofins Scientific, Parexel International Corporation, Fortrea Inc., Medpace, SGS, Frontage Labs, Pharmaron, and Tigermed, among others.

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Investment Funding Context

The clinical trial services market is attracting strategic investment toward technology-enabled trial execution, data capabilities, patient/site infrastructure, and integrated Phase I–IV service delivery. Recent transactions indicate that large CRO and life-sciences service providers are prioritizing assets that strengthen clinical data collection, endpoint management, patient recruitment, and trial execution. In March 2026, Thermo Fisher Scientific completed its ~USD 8.88 billion acquisition of Clario, a clinical-trial endpoint data solutions provider whose platform integrates data from patients, sites, and devices across drug development. Thermo Fisher expects approximately USD 175 million in adjusted operating-income synergies by year five, primarily from revenue opportunities created by combining Clario with its existing clinical research capabilities.

Investment is also flowing into physical clinical-trial infrastructure: in May 2026, ICON expanded its US early-phase capacity with a new 69,500-square-foot clinical research unit in San Antonio and satellite outpatient clinics in Texas and Kansas, integrating clinical, laboratory, pharmacy, and investigational-product capabilities. In parallel, CROs are investing in AI-enabled trial operations; in July 2026, ICON announced a multi-year collaboration with Anthropic to apply frontier AI to study planning, site intelligence, enrollment-risk detection, and other clinical-development workflows. These developments indicate continued investment toward integrated clinical operations, digital trial infrastructure, AI/data analytics, site networks, and specialized capabilities for complex clinical programs.

Revenue Shift Context

The clinical trial services market is gradually shifting from a predominantly traditional full-service outsourcing model toward a more diversified mix of FSO, FSP, and hybrid arrangements, while FSO remains the largest individual delivery model. Revenue opportunities for clinical trial service providers are increasingly extending beyond traditional end-to-end trial management toward functional partnerships, hybrid delivery models, technology-enabled site management and monitoring, clinical data services, pharmacovigilance, patient recruitment, and other specialized Phase I–IV services. Improving biotechnology funding conditions and sustained large-pharma investment also support clinical outsourcing demand; ICON reported in May 2026 that its demand environment was improving amid strengthening biotech funding and continued large-pharma investment.

Mergers and Acquisitions

Mergers and acquisitions in the clinical trial services market during 2025–August 2026 have increasingly focused on expanding Phase I–IV trial-delivery capacity, geographic coverage, therapeutic specialization, site networks, FSP capabilities, and technology-enabled clinical data collection. CROs are using acquisitions to strengthen capabilities in high-complexity areas such as oncology and rare diseases, gain access to established investigator and patient networks, and provide sponsors with more integrated clinical operations across regions.

CLINICAL TRIAL SERVICES MARKET: MERGERS AND ACQUISITIONS, JANUARY 2025–JULY 2026

Company Revenue Share Details

The total market share of the top five players is between 43–45%, representing a competitive market. The clinical trial services market is competitive, with a mix of large global CROs, mid-sized regional providers, and specialized clinical service companies competing across Phase I–IV trial execution. Leading participants include Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. (PPD, Inc.), IQVIA Inc., ICON plc, Laboratory Corporation of America Holdings, Syneos Health, WuXi AppTec, Eurofins Scientific, Parexel International Corporation, Fortrea Inc., Medpace, SGS, Frontage Labs, Pharmaron, and Tigermed, among others. These companies compete on global site and patient reach, therapeutic-area expertise, service breadth, clinical data and technology capabilities, regulatory and operational expertise, and flexible FSO, FSP, and hybrid delivery models. The coexistence of large diversified CROs and specialized providers creates continued scope for competition and consolidation, particularly as companies seek to strengthen capabilities in site management and monitoring, patient recruitment, laboratory and bioanalytical services, data management, pharmacovigilance, decentralized/hybrid trial execution, and complex therapeutic modalities such as oncology and cell & gene therapy.

BLUETTI, BSW-Solar, Shelly Group y Flatpeak reúnen a representantes del sector en IFA 2026

BLUETTI, BSW-Solar, Shelly Group y Flatpeak reúnen a representantes del sector en IFA 2026 para dar forma al futuro de una energía más inteligente

Expertos del sector analizan cómo las tecnologías conectadas, los datos en tiempo real y la inteligencia artificial están transformando el consumo energético en los hogares.

BERLÍN, 4 de septiembre de 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- En IFA 2026, BLUETTI reunió a expertos de BSW-Solar, Shelly Group, Flatpeak y pv magazine para un panel de discusión que exploró el futuro de la energía doméstica.

Bajo el lema "Energía. Valor. Futuro. — Del suministro eléctrico a una forma de vida más inteligente", el panel exploró cómo la energía solar, el almacenamiento de energía, los dispositivos domésticos inteligentes, los datos en tiempo real y la IA están transformando los productos independientes en sistemas energéticos domésticos inteligentes y conectados.

De consumidores a participantes activos en el sector energético

El panel destacó cómo la energía solar en balcones, el almacenamiento residencial y las tecnologías para hogares inteligentes permiten a las familias generar, almacenar y gestionar energía más cerca de donde se consume. Los ponentes hicieron hincapié en la necesidad de estándares de integración abiertos, un intercambio de datos fiable y marcos de mercado favorables para acelerar la adopción de estas tecnologías.

"La transición energética se está integrando cada vez más en la vida cotidiana, y los hogares participan de forma más activa en la generación, el almacenamiento y la gestión de su propia energía", afirmó Thomas Seltmann, responsable de Tecnología y Almacenamiento Solar de BSW-Solar. "Para aprovechar este potencial a gran escala, necesitamos soluciones fáciles de integrar y respaldadas por un ecosistema energético abierto y fiable. Para garantizar la seguridad del consumidor y la seguridad jurídica de los proveedores, también necesitamos normas de seguridad claras y prácticas, como la norma de producto para dispositivos solares enchufables que se publicará a finales de 2025".

"El siguiente paso para la energía inteligente no consiste simplemente en conectar más dispositivos, sino en permitir que funcionen juntos a la perfección", afirmó Mircho Mirev, director de Integraciones de Shelly Group. "Las integraciones abiertas, el intercambio de señales fiable y la resiliencia del sistema son esenciales para crear un ecosistema energético verdaderamente inteligente".

"Una batería doméstica es tan inteligente como la señal de precio a la que responde", afirmó Tom Hibbard, cofundador y director de ventas de Flatpeak. "Conectar los sistemas de BLUETTI a datos de tarifas en tiempo real significa que se cargan cuando la energía es más barata y limpia, y se descargan cuando no lo es, sin que el hogar tenga que preocuparse por ello".

El panel también debatió cómo los datos en tiempo real y la inteligencia artificial pueden hacer que la gestión energética del hogar sea más predictiva y automatizada.

"Un hogar que instala paneles solares y almacenamiento, o incluso un sistema de almacenamiento independiente, experimenta de repente una revelación: comprende mejor su consumo energético, las posibilidades de ahorro y el mundo de la energía. La oportunidad para la industria reside entonces en ofrecer un valor real", afirmó Tristan Rayner, periodista experto en energía de pv magazine y ESS News.

El debate reflejó la visión de BLUETTI del balcón como punto de partida para un ecosistema energético doméstico conectado, inteligente y escalable.

Acerca de BLUETTI

Desde 2013, BLUETTI es pionera en tecnología de energía limpia, ofreciendo soluciones energéticas a medida para los sectores de consumo, hogar, comercio e industria. Gracias a su departamento propio de I+D y fabricación, y a una creciente cartera de patentes, BLUETTI eleva constantemente los estándares de rendimiento, seguridad y sostenibilidad en el sector, beneficiando a más de 3,5 millones de usuarios en más de 120 países.

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BLUETTI, BSW-Solar, Shelly Group a Flatpeak svedly na veletrhu IFA 2026 dohromady důležité hlasy oboru, aby společně formovaly budoucnost chytřejší energetiky

Odborníci z oboru diskutovali o tom, jak propojené technologie, data v reálném čase a umělá inteligence proměňují energetiku domácností.

BERLÍN, 4. září 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Na veletrhu IFA 2026 svedla společnost BLUETTI dohromady odborníky ze sdružení BSW-Solar a ze společností Shelly Group a Flatpeak i z časopisu pv magazine k panelové diskusi o budoucnosti energetiky domácností.

Pod heslem „Energie. Hodnota. Budoucnost. – Od dodávky energie k chytřejšímu způsobu života" se panel věnoval tomu, jak fotovoltaika, ukládání energie, zařízení pro chytrou domácnost, data v reálném čase a umělá inteligence proměňují samostatné produkty v inteligentní propojené domácí energetické systémy.

Od spotřebitelů k aktivním účastníkům trhu s energií

Panelisté zdůraznili, že balkonové fotovoltaické elektrárny, domácí bateriová úložiště a technologie pro chytrou domácnost umožňují domácnostem vyrábět, ukládat a řídit energii blíže místu její spotřeby. Řečníci upozornili, že k urychlení jejich rozšíření jsou zapotřebí otevřené integrační standardy, spolehlivá výměna dat a příznivé tržní podmínky.

„Energetická transformace se stále více stává součástí každodenního života a domácnosti hrají aktivnější roli ve výrobě, ukládání i řízení vlastní energie," uvedl Thomas Seltmann, odborník na fotovoltaické technologie a ukládání energie ve sdružení BSW-Solar. „Abychom tento potenciál dokázali využít ve velkém měřítku, potřebujeme řešení, která se snadno integrují a podporuje je otevřený a spolehlivý energetický ekosystém. Kvůli bezpečnosti spotřebitelů a právní jistotě dodavatelů také potřebujeme jasné a prakticky použitelné bezpečnostní normy – například produktovou normu pro zásuvné fotovoltaické systémy, zveřejněnou na konci roku 2025."

„Dalším krokem chytré energetiky není jen připojovat další zařízení, ale umožnit jim bezproblémovou vzájemnou spolupráci," uvedl Mircho Mirev, vedoucí integrací ve společnosti Shelly Group. „Otevřené integrace, spolehlivá výměna signálů a odolnost systému jsou pro vytvoření skutečně inteligentního energetického ekosystému zásadní."

„Domácí baterie je jen tak chytrá, jak chytrý je cenový signál, na který reaguje," řekl Tom Hibbard, spoluzakladatel a ředitel prodeje společnosti Flatpeak. „Propojení systémů BLUETTI s aktuálními daty o tarifech znamená, že se nabíjejí, když je elektřina nejlevnější a nejčistší, a vybíjejí, když tomu tak není – a domácnost na to nemusí myslet."

Panelisté také hovořili o tom, jak mohou data v reálném čase a umělá inteligence zajistit prediktivnější a automatizovanější řízení energie v domácnosti.

„Domácnost, která si pořídí fotovoltaiku a úložiště, nebo i jen samotné úložiště, najednou zažije ten ‚aha moment', kdy před ní vyvstane její spotřeba energie, možnosti úspor i širší souvislosti světa energetiky. Úkolem oboru pak je přinést skutečnou hodnotu," řekl Tristan Rayner, odborný energetický novinář z pv magazine a ESS News.

Diskuse odrážela vizi společnosti BLUETTI, podle níž je balkon výchozím bodem propojeného, inteligentního a škálovatelného energetického ekosystému domácnosti.

O společnosti BLUETTI

Společnost BLUETTI je od roku 2013 technologickým průkopníkem v oblasti čisté energie a dodává energetická řešení na míru pro spotřebitele, domácnosti i komerční a průmyslový sektor. Díky vlastnímu výzkumu a vývoji i vlastní výrobě a rostoucímu portfoliu patentů posouvá BLUETTI trvale standardy výkonu, bezpečnosti a udržitelnosti v oboru a poskytuje energii více než 3,5 milionu uživatelů ve více než 120 zemích.

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BLUETTI, BSW-Solar, Shelly Group a Flatpeak spájajú hlasy z odvetvia na veľtrhu IFA 2026, aby formovali budúcnosť inteligentnejšej energetiky

Odborníci z odvetvia skúmajú prepájanie technológií, dát v reálnom čase a umelej inteligencie a ich vplyv na zmenu energetickej bilancie domácností.

BERLÍN, 4. septembra 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Na veľtrhu IFA 2026 spoločnosť BLUETTI spojila odborníkov zo spoločností BSW-Solar, Shelly Group, Flatpeak a časopisu pv magazine v rámci panelovej diskusie pri skúmaní budúcnosti energetiky domácností.

V rámci témy „Energia. Hodnota. Budúcnosť. – Od dodávky elektriny k inteligentnejšiemu bývaniu," sa v rámci panelovej diskusie skúmalo, ako solárna energia, skladovanie energie, zariadenia inteligentnej domácnosti, údaje v reálnom čase a umelá inteligencia transformujú jednotlivé produkty na inteligentné a prepojené energetické systémy domácností.

Od spotrebiteľov k aktívnym účastníkom na trhu s energiou

Účastníci zdôraznili, ako balkónové solárne panely, úložiská energie v domácnostiach a technológie inteligentných domácností umožňujú domácnostiam vyrábať, skladovať a riadiť spotrebu energie bližšie k miestu jej spotreby. Prednášajúci zdôraznili potrebu otvorených integračných štandardov, spoľahlivej výmeny údajov a podporných trhových rámcov na urýchlenie zavádzania týchto technológií.

„Energetická transformácia sa stáva čoraz bežnejšou súčasťou každodenného života a domácnosti sa aktívnejšie podieľajú na výrobe, skladovaní a riadení vlastnej energie," povedal Thomas Seltmann, riaditeľ pre solárne technológie a skladovanie v spoločnosti BSW-Solar. „Aby sme tento potenciál využili vo veľkom, potrebujeme riešenia, ktoré sa dajú ľahko integrovať a ktoré sú podporované otvoreným a spoľahlivým energetickým ekosystémom. Na zaistenie bezpečnosti spotrebiteľov a právnej istoty pre poskytovateľov potrebujeme aj jasné a praktické bezpečnostné normy – ako napríklad produktovú normu pre zásuvné solárne zariadenia zverejnenú koncom roka 2025."

„Budúcnosť inteligentnej energetiky nespočíva len v jednoduchom zapojení ďalších zariadení, ale v zabezpečení ich bezproblémovej spolupráce," povedal Mircho Mirev, vedúci integrácií v spoločnosti Shelly Group. „Otvorené integrácie, spoľahlivá výmena signálov a odolnosť systému sú nevyhnutné pre vytvorenie skutočne inteligentného ekosystému riadenia energií."

„Domáca batéria je len taká inteligentná, ako cenový signál, na ktorý reaguje," povedal Tom Hibbard, spoluzakladateľ a vedúci predaja v spoločnosti Flatpeak. „Prepojenie systémov BLUETTI s údajmi o aktuálnych tarifách znamená, že sa nabíjajú, keď je energia najlacnejšia a najčistejšia, a vybíjajú, keď to tak nie je, úplne automaticky, bez akýchkoľvek starostí pre domácnosť."

Účastníci tiež diskutovali o tom, ako môžu dáta v reálnom čase a umelá inteligencia zvýšiť prediktívnosť a automatizáciu riadenia energie v domácnostiach.

„Ľudia v domácnosti, ktorá si pridá solárne panely a úložisko, alebo dokonca len samostatné úložisko, zrazu zažijú ten „moment osvietenia", keď jasne uvidia svoju spotrebu energie, možnosti úspor a lepšie pochopia celý kontext fungovania energetického trhu. Príležitosťou pre toto odvetvie je teda prinášať skutočnú hodnotu," povedal Tristan Rayner, odborný novinár pre energetiku v časopise pv magazine a na portáli ESS News.

Diskusia odrážala víziu spoločnosti BLUETTI o balkóne ako východiskovom bode pre prepojený, inteligentný a škálovateľný energetický ekosystém domácnosti.

O spoločnosti BLUETTI

Spoločnosť BLUETTI je od roku 2013 technologickým priekopníkom v oblasti čistej energie. Poskytuje riešenia na mieru pre spotrebiteľský, domáci, komerčný a priemyselný sektor. Vďaka vlastnému výskumu a vývoju, vlastnej výrobe a neustále sa rozširujúcemu portfóliu patentov spoločnosť BLUETTI neustále posúva latku v oblasti výkonu, bezpečnosti a udržateľnosti v tomto odvetví a poskytuje podporu viac ako 3,5 miliónom používateľov vo viac ako 120 krajinách.

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Emdoor Information Strengthens ODM Customization for Rugged Computing Solutions

SHENZHEN, China, Sept. 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- As digital transformation continues to reshape industries worldwide, businesses are demanding rugged computing devices that can do more than withstand challenging environments. Different applications require different computing platforms, interfaces, communication modules, software configurations, and security functions. To address these needs, Emdoor Information provides end-to-end rugged PC ODM customization services, covering hardware modification, software customization, system integration, testing, and mass production.

Supported by a dedicated customization workshop and integrated hardware-and-software capabilities, Emdoor Information can transform standard rugged tablets, rugged laptops, and handheld terminals into purpose-built devices for specific applications. The company can currently process more than 400 customized devices per day, with standard configurations available for delivery within 7 days.

Dedicated Workshop Enables Efficient Customization

Emdoor Information's dedicated customization workshop provides a standardized workflow for customized rugged device projects. The facility is divided into five functional areas covering order preparation, hardware modification, testing and system flashing, quality inspection, and finished-product shipment.

Each order is clearly identified from the beginning, allowing customized requirements to be tracked throughout the modification process. Engineers carry out component preparation, device disassembly, assembly, and verification before customized operating systems and software configurations are batch-installed during the testing and flashing stage.

Quality inspection is integrated into the production workflow. For orders of 10 units or more, 3 devices are randomly selected from every 10 units for comprehensive testing, covering displays, buttons, interfaces, and other key functions. Orders of fewer than 10 units undergo full inspection. After passing inspection, devices are cleaned, packaged, labeled with customized parameters, and prepared for shipment.

Standard customization projects can be delivered within 7 days, while projects involving deeper modifications and dedicated technical integration typically take 7 to 30 days.

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This allows Emdoor Information to support different rugged device categories, from rugged tablets for field operations and rugged laptops for industrial maintenance to handheld terminals for scanning and data collection.

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Emdoor Information extends its customization services beyond hardware, supporting Windows, Android, and Linux operating systems.

Customers can customize startup logos and animations, pre-install business applications, configure automatic application launch, establish application whitelists, disable unnecessary hardware modules, and remove redundant system services and pre-installed applications. These capabilities help organizations create streamlined devices centered on their core business applications.

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Security functions can also be incorporated into customized solutions, including hardware module restrictions, default IP configuration, device permission controls, lock-screen notification management, and role-based access for administrators and standard users.

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For projects requiring an entirely new rugged computing product, Emdoor Information offers end-to-end customization from 0 to 1 based on an Integrated Product Development (IPD) management model.

Cross-functional teams from product planning, R&D, manufacturing, and testing collaborate throughout the development process, while a PLM system supports standardized workflows and information sharing.

Complex projects progress through five key stages: Product Initiation, Engineering Validation Test (EVT), Design Validation Test (DVT), Production Validation Test (PVT), and Mass Production (MP). Each stage has defined validation requirements and deliverables, giving customers greater visibility into project progress and opportunities to review key milestones.

The customized M10A-VDS vehicle diagnostic tablet, for example, follows a structured development process covering industrial and mechanical design, EVT, DVT, PVT, and subsequent production orders.

Integrated Capabilities for Reliable Rugged Solutions

With nearly two decades of experience in rugged computing and customized terminal solutions, Emdoor Information has served more than 1,600 partners and customers across over 100 countries and regions. As an A-share listed company, it has more than 1,500 employees, with R&D personnel accounting for approximately 40% of its workforce.

Its manufacturing infrastructure includes a 20,000-square-meter smart factory, annual production capacity of up to one million units, and more than 200 sets of testing and laboratory equipment. By integrating R&D, manufacturing, testing, customization, and service capabilities, Emdoor Information can support customized rugged tablet, rugged laptop, and handheld terminal projects while maintaining quality and consistency throughout the product lifecycle.

From modifying an existing rugged device to developing a completely new product, Emdoor Information combines flexible hardware architecture, software customization, structured ODM development, and scalable manufacturing to help customers turn specialized requirements into reliable, production-ready rugged computing solutions.

About Emdoor Information

Emdoor Information (SHZ: 001314) specializes in providing high-quality rugged mobile devices and customized solutions for industry clients worldwide. Its portfolio includes rugged handhelds, rugged tablets, rugged notebooks, vehicle PCs, and industrial panel PCs.

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