New platform delivers stronger buyer engagement, a 25% increase in lead conversion and improved inventory discovery as consumers prepare for major boat shows.

MIAMI, Nov. 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- YachtWorld, a leading global online marketplace for boats and yachts and part of Boats Group, today announced strong performance results following the launch of its redesigned website, with measurable improvements in how consumers discover, explore, and connect with boats for sale.

Since transitioning to the new platform, consumers are spending 35% more time viewing individual boat listings compared to the previous website, reflecting a more engaging experience that encourages buyers to explore inventory and evaluate their options.

The increase is part of a broader improvement in YachtWorld's consumer engagement and conversion performance, including:

- 35% increase in average listing visit duration, indicating buyers are spending more time exploring individual boats.

- 25% increase in lead conversion rate, reflecting stronger conversion of consumer traffic into inquiries.

- 26% increase in boat detail page views per session, demonstrating that consumers are exploring more inventory during each visit.

- 10% increase in search click-through rate, helping buyers discover more relevant listings.

The results come at a particularly important time for the boating industry as the fall boat show season brings buyers and sellers together at major events around the world.

While boat shows provide an opportunity for consumers to experience boats firsthand and make purchasing decisions, much of the research and consideration happens well before they arrive at the docks. Boats Group's marketplaces see approximately 30% more listing views leading up to major boat shows, underscoring the importance of online discovery and research in the boat-buying journey.

"Boat shows may be where buyers make their final decisions, but we know much of that journey happens online before they ever step aboard," said Mike Grabowski, Chief Product Officer of Boats Group. "When we see a 30% increase in listing views ahead of major shows, it reinforces how important the digital experience is. The new YachtWorld is helping buyers spend more time exploring boats, discover more inventory, and connect with sellers. That's meaningful progress for our customers and for the industry."

The redesigned YachtWorld platform is part of Boats Group's continued investment in improving the online boat-buying experience and delivering greater value to its professional broker and dealer partners. By making it easier for consumers to discover relevant inventory, navigate search results and engage with individual listings, YachtWorld is helping connect buyers and sellers more effectively throughout the purchasing journey.

"These results demonstrate that we're not simply attracting traffic â we're creating a more engaging experience that helps consumers move closer to a purchasing decision," added Grabowski. "We heard from our customers at FLIBS that they had a successful show. For our brokers and dealers, the improved site engagement means more opportunities to showcase their inventory, connect with interested buyers and ultimately sell more boats."

As consumer shopping behaviors continue to evolve, Boats Group remains focused on strengthening its marketplaces through technology, data and an improved user experience, ensuring buyers can discover and research boats wherever they are in their purchasing journey.

About YachtWorld

YachtWorld is the largest online marketplace for buying and selling yachts, connecting millions of buyers with a global network of brokers, dealers, and private sellers. With AI-driven search tools, real-time market insights, and comprehensive financing options, YachtWorld makes yacht discovery and ownership more accessible, seamless, and enjoyable.

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From Attraction Mix to Social Destination: ESAC Draws on Shanghai WUNPARK Case to Address 2027 FEC Design Trends

Focusing on immersive themed environments, hybrid entertainment and efficient space use, ESAC plans to engage with global industry partners at IAAPA Expo 2026.

ZHONGSHAN, China, Nov. 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Elephant Sculpture Art Co., Ltd. (ESAC), a themed entertainment design and construction company, will participate in IAAPA Expo 2026 to engage with industry professionals from around the world and share its vision for the future of family entertainment center (FEC) design. With a focus on immersive themed environments, hybrid entertainment concepts, and efficient space planning, the company will draw on projects such as Shanghai WUNPARK to explore new approaches to entertainment venue design.

As FECs move from single-purpose venues centered on amusement equipment to multi-experience destinations that combine sport, interactive play, socializing and leisure, investors are paying closer attention to experience differentiation, efficient use of space and long-term operating value.

An article on IAAPA's website, published Sept. 14, 2026, about the trends shaping FECs in 2027, noted that hybrid entertainment formats, food-and-beverage offerings and social experiences, connected operations, and perceived consumer value will continue to influence the industry. It also suggested that technology introduced merely for the sake of "new tech," or costly facilities with limited operational efficiency, may face greater scrutiny. The article also noted that themed environments and storytelling, as well as active entertainment experiences designed for different age groups, are likely to draw greater attention. These observations raise more specific questions for entertainment space design: Can a project attract a range of user groups and make them want to stay, participate, and return?

Against this backdrop, ESAC highlights its WUNPARK Sports Entertainment Center project in Shanghai as an example of how themed storytelling, spatial planning, experience mix, and project delivery can work together to shape a cohesive entertainment destination.

Located at Ruihong Xintiandi Sun Palace in Shanghai's Hongkou District, the approximately 5,000-square-meter venue takes a "Hyperdimensional Train Station" as its central narrative concept. A partial void reaching approximately 10 meters in height creates three explorable levels, with themed zones including "Space-Time Rift," "Interstellar Adventure," "Detective Base," and "Noah's Ark." Rather than organizing the venue solely by equipment category, the design uses a unified storytelling framework to connect entrance visuals, themed environments, spatial transitions, and guest circulation.

The venue incorporates climbing, sliding, track riding, simulated interactive play, and other sports-entertainment elements into different themed areas. At the entrance, for example, mechanical installations and dynamic lighting build recognition, while other areas use three-dimensional space to organize challenge-based experiences. For investment and operations teams, this approach helps combine experiences of varying intensity within a unified brand universe and creates a physical setting that supports group outings, use by different age groups, event programming, and social sharing. Actual operating results will still need to be evaluated alongside the project's operating data.

ESAC provides coordinated services for family entertainment centers, themed commercial developments and indoor entertainment projects, covering planning, thematic concept design and design development, scenic and installation fabrication, and on-site implementation. Rather than simply adding equipment, ESAC considers thematic expression, guest flow, spatial scale, constructability, and future operational needs together from the earliest design stages. This allows design concepts to be realized as a deliverable physical environment.

Upgrading an FEC for 2027 does not necessarily mean simply adding more expensive equipment. For both operating venues and new projects, the questions that may deserve priority are: whether the entertainment experiences are combined in a logical way; whether the space balances memorable visual focal points with effective guest flow; whether visitors of different ages and those visiting in groups have opportunities to participate together; and whether the themed environment design can support event planning, social sharing, and future updates. The WUNPARK case offers one way of thinking: use storytelling to integrate diverse experiences, and three-dimensional space to create differentiation. But the results of a single project should not be generalized into guaranteed returns in every market.

ESAC plans to meet with family entertainment center operators, investors in themed entertainment, commercial property developers, and industry partners from North America and around the world during IAAPA Expo 2026, scheduled for Nov. 17â20 in Orange County Convention Center (OCCC), Orlando, Florida, USA, to share experience in designing and delivering FEC projects. Project teams planning to build, renovate, or upgrade are invited to contact ESAC in advance to arrange a project discussion at the event.

About ESAC

Elephant Sculpture Art Co., Ltd. (ESAC) specializes in tailored design and implementation for themed entertainment and commercial experience spaces, including family entertainment centers (FECs), indoor theme parks, immersive entertainment venues, and themed commercial spaces.

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From a 20th-anniversary season on Seven Mile Beach to Mexican posadas and a New Year's Eve beneath Costa Rican skies, 11 luxury resorts reimagine holiday traditions by the sea

PLANTATION, Fla., Nov. 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Marriott International Caribbean & Latin America is welcoming the 2026 festive season with holiday programming across 11 luxury hotels and resorts in the Turks & Caicos Islands, the Cayman Islands, the U.S. Virgin Islands, the Dominican Republic, Mexico, Costa Rica and Brazil. From Thanksgiving through Three Kings Day, properties across The Ritz-Carlton, Ritz-Carlton Reserve, St. Regis, The Luxury Collection and W Hotels pair time-honored celebrations with the traditions of each destination, from open-fire conch cookouts on private cays to ancestral Mayan cooking workshops and posadas set to mariachi.

This year's calendars give discerning travelers every reason to trade snow for sand, with family days built around turkey trots, tree lightings and Santa's arrival by sea, and evenings reserved for chef-led dinners, fireworks and countdowns on the beach.

Caribbean Celebrations

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The Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman marks its 20th festive season on Seven Mile Beach with a calendar celebrating its Emerald Anniversary. Thanksgiving on Nov. 26 brings a traditional buffet in the Cayman Islands Royal Ballroom and a four-course prix fixe dinner at Seven. The holidays continue with the unveiling of a life-size gingerbread house in the lobby on Dec. 9, Gingerbread Man Tea hosted by Santa at Silver Palm Lounge from Dec. 19-24 and a Christmas Day brunch with carving and seafood stations. On Dec. 31, Blue by Eric Ripert, the Caribbean's only Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star restaurant, presents a New Year's Eve tasting menu showcasing seasonal creations, before overnight guests ring in 2027 on the beach with a DJ and a midnight fireworks display. Throughout December, young explorers can join Jean-Michel Cousteau's Ambassadors of the Environment for sea turtle lessons, night snorkels and mangrove kayaking.

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The Ritz-Carlton, St. Thomas invites guests to embrace "the art of the Caribbean holiday" on Great Bay. Thanksgiving begins with the resort's annual 5K Turkey Trot, followed by a seaside painting class with local artist Mitch Gibbs and a Thanksgiving Day luncheon at Bleuwater, where golden roasted turkey meets vibrant Caribbean favorites. December brings Hanukkah-inspired dishes across the resort's restaurants from Dec. 4-12, a Santa 5K Run and a Christmas Eve pirate treasure hunt on Dec. 24 and a Christmas Day luncheon at Bleuwater, while the Caribbean Holiday Glow Lounge offers express spa rituals for the whole family from Nov. 14 through Jan. 9. The year closes with a New Year's Eve Countdown Party at Sails and Great Bay Beach with live music and festive fare, followed by a Ritz Kids Glow Party on New Year's Day.

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Salterra, a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa, South Caicos, in the Turks & Caicos Islands, celebrates 15 days of festivities from Dec. 19 through Jan. 2. The resort's signature Island Cookout Experience sails guests to a secluded cay for open-fire conch grilling and communal tables, followed by a beachside afterglow of fire pits and s'mores. On Christmas Eve, children craft lanterns for a parade through the resort ahead of a buffet of live cooking stations at Cobo, and on Christmas morning, Santa arrives beachside on a floating sleigh before the evening's Christmas Gala Dinner. New Year's Eve takes on a "Silver Night" theme with dinner, dancing and fireworks on the pool deck at 8 p.m. and midnight, before the celebration carries on with a signature martini hour at Cobo.

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The St. Regis Cap Cana Resort, the first St. Regis resort in the Dominican Republic, brings Dominican tradition to the season with a Turkey Trot 5K along Cap Cana's palm-lined paths, an Autumn Harvest Workshop led by local artisans and a Thanksgiving dinner at Cassava Restaurant on Nov. 26. A lobby tree lighting with live music follows on Dec. 4. On Christmas Eve, NINA Restaurant, conceived by International Partner Chef Diego Muñoz, serves a family-style dinner of freshly shucked oysters with yuzu ponzu, chicken ballotine with morel and tarragon jus and a festive Bûche de Noël. On Dec. 31, a New Year's Eve buffet at Cassava, complete with Dominican cocoa tiramisu, culminates in a countdown to 2027.

Mexico's Festive Traditions

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Zadún Los Cabos, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve presents "Ignite the Stars," a festive season inspired by Baja's night skies, fire and meaningful connection. A Christmas fair and tree lighting with carols and piñatas opens the celebrations on the Event Lawn on Dec. 22, followed by a Christmas Eve Posada at Barrio, the resort's cantina, with mariachi and traditional Mexican flavors, and an intimate Christmas dinner at Humo, its fire-driven restaurant. On Dec. 31, "New Year's Eve: Ignite the Stars" at Humo draws on the constellations for an evening of authentic flavors and celebratory toasts, while wellness offerings such as Loving-Kindness Meditation and a Map Your Year vision board workshop help guests begin 2027 with intention.

Solaz, a Luxury Collection Resort, Los Cabos | Images | Brochure

Solaz, a Luxury Collection Resort, Los Cabos frames the season as "The Art of Holidays," built around themes of giving, hope and joy along the Sea of Cortez. Highlights include a Thanksgiving table overlooking the water on Nov. 26, a Holiday Boutique Bazaar featuring local artisans on Nov. 27, a tree lighting ceremony on Dec. 4 and Santa's arrival on Christmas morning. New Year's Eve brings live music, a DJ, fireworks, a Champagne toast and an open bar, followed by a restorative "Renew & Rise" experience on Jan. 1. The season closes on Jan. 6 with a DÃa de Reyes breakfast of rosca de reyes and galette des rois, and guests can also join immersive workshops such as a New Year ceremony of reflection, fire and ceremonial cacao.

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At The St. Regis Punta Mita Resort, the season begins on Nov. 26 with a complimentary 5K Turkey Trot finishing at Sea Breeze Beach Club and a Gratitude Sunset Ceremony inspired by Wixárika tradition, complete with copal cleansing and an honoring of the four cardinal directions over the Pacific. Celebrations continue with a Mexican Culinary Journey from Dec. 23 through Jan. 3, spotlighting a different region each day, from Central Mexico, the Huasteca and Oaxaca to the Western Pacific, the Southeast, Northern Mexico and Mexico City. Santa arrives on Dec. 25 for the resort's youngest guests, known as Little Luminaries, amid a scene inspired by a traditional Mexican village, and an oceanfront New Year's Eve celebration features a big band, a DJ, an open bar, fireworks and a midnight toast.

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The St. Regis Kanai Resort, Riviera Maya invites families to "The Wonder of Sharing" from Nov. 26 through Jan. 6, with experiences rooted in the mangroves, wildlife and turquoise coastline of the Kanai community. Culinary moments include tuna carving demonstrations and workshops on sikil p'ak, an ancestral Mayan dish, building toward a Thanksgiving gathering, a Christmas Eve reunion dinner and "A Celestial Soirée" on New Year's Eve, which moves to the beach at midnight with live music, Champagne and a toast to the year ahead. Families can also gather for open-air cinema and bonfires on the sand, while wellness journeys draw on ancient Mayan wisdom and the celestial rhythm of the Pleiades. For multigenerational stays, the 12 three- and four-bedroom St. Regis Kanai Residences offer a private retreat above the mangrove canopy.

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The St. Regis Costa Mujeres Resort, Cancún celebrates its first festive season since opening in 2026 with "The Golden Legacy," a holiday program that unfolds in four chapters inspired by a golden age of innovation, craft and the art of the gathering. Guests can look forward to a new collection of seasonal traditions on the shores of Costa Mujeres, from tables set beside the Caribbean and toasts raised as the sky turns amber to celebrations honoring Mexico's beloved holiday customs, all attended to by the resort's signature St. Regis Butler Service.

Central and South America

Nekajui, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve | Images | Brochure

Nekajui, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve celebrates the holidays amid the forest and sea of Costa Rica's Peninsula Papagayo. Thanksgiving Day on Nov. 26 begins with Roots of Gratitude, during which families plant a native tree, and ends with a family-style dinner with live carving at Brisa, while a Four Hands Dinner at Puna on Nov. 28 pairs Chef Diego Muñoz with a guest chef. A Christmas tree lighting on Dec. 8 features carols by local children's choir Creciendo Juntos and a gift collection for children in the community, followed by the Neon Klaus Fest on Dec. 20 and Santa's arrival on Christmas morning with treats inspired by Costa Rican holiday traditions. On New Year's Eve, "Under One Sky" on the Casona Lawn pairs cocktails, live culinary stations and performances with an after-party until 2 a.m., while Paruro offers an intimate, adults-only tasting menu.

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W São Paulo brings its signature energy to the season in Brazil's largest city. On Christmas Eve, Baio, the hotel's Southern Brazilian restaurant, serves a festive buffet, while L40 Cozinha de Latitude, its 40th-floor rooftop restaurant and bar, hosts a family-style dinner with sweeping city views.

Rep Com International Announces Nationwide Partnership with Charles Industries, an Amphenol Company

A Win-Win Partnership that Facilitates Further Business Expansion from Traditional

Telecommunications into AI Critical Infrastructure

VENICE, Fla., Nov. 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Rep Com International ("RCI"), the only independent manufacturers' representative firm serving the U.S. telecommunications and broadband industry across all 50 states, today announced that Charles Industries ("Charles"), an Amphenol company, has partnered with RCI to work alongside Charles' existing direct sales organization and distribution partners to expand market coverage, strengthen customer engagement and accelerate growth across traditional telecommunications, broadband and emerging AI and data center infrastructure markets. Effective immediately, this partnership enables RCI to represent the uniquely extensive portfolio of Charles Industries' solutions to local, regional and national customers.

Founded in 1968, Charles Industries is a leading manufacturer of outside-plant enclosures and connectivity products built under its mission of protecting critical network infrastructure, with five North American manufacturing centers and more than 20 million enclosures deployed. Charles offers a top-rated line of fiber distribution pedestals and cabinets, below-grade pedestrian and tier-rated enclosures, universal broadband and outside-plant (OSP) fiber and power cabinets, splice closures and terminals, and HyperEdge⢠Modular Data Centers.

Under the agreement, RCI will represent the Charles product line nationwide, serving local, regional and national fiber network operators and broadband providers building the metro and last-mile networks. The partnership strengthens RCI's portfolio and its offering to customers, bringing a comprehensive, top-rated outside-plant enclosure line under one national agreement and reinforcing RCI's position with the distributors and customers it serves nationwide.

"Rep Com International brings the national reach, technical depth and long-standing industry relationships to take the Charles brand further than ever before," said Dominic J. Imbrogno, General Manager, Charles Industries. RCI is the right partner to enhance our market presence by representing our full portfolio and growing alongside our customers."

"Charles Industries is one of the most respected names in outside-plant infrastructure, and becoming its first national representative is a milestone for our organization," said Eric Farst, President of Rep Com International. "This is exactly the kind of win our AI critical infrastructure strategy was built to create: a national partnership with a manufacturer whose solutions can help us better protect the networks that carry the world's AI traffic."

About Rep Com International

Founded in 1983, Rep Com International (RCI) is the only independent manufacturers' representative firm serving the U.S. telecommunications and broadband industry across all 50 states, with further extension of its national platform into the broader AI critical infrastructure market announced in 2026. For more than 40 years, RCI has represented leading manufacturers of fiber, optical connectivity and test, outside-plant, power and safety products, connecting them with the customers, distributors and installers who build the nation's communications networks. RCI's 100 percent employee-based sales force combines local, on-the-ground expertise with consistent nationwide coverage and support. Headquartered in Venice, Florida, RCI represents principals including Charles Industries, Prysmian, Viavi, HFCL, Infra Pipes and ProLabs, among others. Learn more at www.repcom.com.

About Charles Industries, an Amphenol Company

Charles Industries is a leading manufacturer of outside-plant enclosures, cabinets and connectivity products for the telecommunications, broadband and utility markets, operating under the mission of protecting critical network infrastructure. Charles is part of one of the world's largest providers of interconnect, sensor and antenna solutions.

Forward-Looking Statements

This release includes forward-looking statements about Rep Com International's plans, the Charles Industries partnership and the fast-growing AI and data center markets RCI serves. They reflect the company's current expectations and the significant, well-documented investment underway across the sector. Third-party references are attributed to their source.

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Expedient Acquires phoenixNAP's U.S. Managed VMware Cloud Business

Deal expands Expedient's VMware Cloud Foundation footprint as phoenixNAP clients keep their environments, engineers and service levels

PITTSBURGH, Nov. 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Expedient, a Cloud Service Provider delivering Intelligent Infrastructure for the AI era, today announced it has acquired the U.S. managed VMware cloud business of phoenixNAP, a Phoenix-based global IT services provider. The transaction covers phoenixNAP's managed VMware cloud services business and Veeam-based backup and disaster recovery as a service (DRaaS) business, serving U.S. clients from phoenixNAP facilities in Phoenix, Arizona, and Ashburn, Virginia. Terms were not disclosed.

The acquisition expands Expedient's VMware Cloud Foundation business as VMware customers face a series of deadlines. As Broadcom consolidates its VMware Cloud Service Provider, or VCSP, program, contracts for providers that are not renewing, including phoenixNAP, will end in March 2027. Clients of non-renewing providers, including phoenixNAP, need a partner that can keep VMware running without disruption today and to support where they go tomorrow. Expedient gives phoenixNAP clients that path, with licensing, support and engineering continuity, without operational disruption.

"For phoenixNAP clients, nothing about how their business runs has to change on day one," said Bryan Smith, CEO of Expedient. "They keep their VMware environments and the engineers who know them, now backed by a team that has managed VMware for clients for more than 20 years. From there, we'll help each client decide what comes next, on VMware, across the cloud and into AI."

At close, phoenixNAP clients keep their current environments, service levels, consoles and support engineers. Expedient's Pinnacle tier VCSP status allows clients' VMware Cloud Foundation environments to remain fully licensed and supported, with no action required on their part. Over the coming months, Expedient will work with each organization on a long-term plan to bring its environment onto the Expedient Cloud platform, running on Expedient infrastructure in Expedient data centers, at a pace the client sets. From there, clients can grow on VMware Cloud Foundation, optimize cost or add new cloud and AI services. No workloads, networks or IP addresses will move without a plan agreed with the client in advance.

"This transaction lets phoenixNAP focus fully on our Bare Metal Cloud platform and global network, while our managed VMware clients gain a long-term home with a partner dedicated to VMware," said Ian McClarty, President of phoenixNAP. "We chose Expedient because of its track record with VMware clients and its commitment to continuity."

The transaction is limited to phoenixNAP's managed VMware cloud business in the United States. phoenixNAP continues to operate its Bare Metal Cloud platform, dedicated servers, global network and infrastructure services.

The deal adds to strong momentum for Expedient, whose sales grew more than 40% over the past 12 months, as demand for private cloud accelerates. Organizations are rethinking public cloud cost, data sovereignty and AI readiness, and many are choosing private infrastructure for the workloads their business depends on. Broadcom's Private Cloud Outlook 2026 found that 83% of enterprises are now considering moving workloads back to private cloud, up from 69% in 2025. Expedient's Intelligent Infrastructure is built for that shift, bringing private and multi-cloud, data protection, security and AI together in one managed service on infrastructure Expedient owns and operates in its own U.S. data centers. Organizations can modernize and adopt AI without giving up stability, predictable cost or control of their data.

As a Pinnacle tier VMware Cloud Service Provider in the Broadcom Advantage Partner Program for North America, Expedient is investing in VMware Cloud Foundation for the long term. phoenixNAP clients gain access to Expedient Cloud, which runs on Expedient-owned infrastructure across 14 U.S. data centers, and 24/7/365 U.S.-based engineering support, along with the full Intelligent Infrastructure portfolio, including disaster recovery, managed security and Expedient AI CTRL for governed enterprise AI. Clients can add these services on their own schedule, alongside their VMware environments.

Get Your VMware Environment Ready for What's Next

Expedient offers two no-cost tools to help organizations understand where their VMware environments stand. With general support for vSphere 8 ending in October 2027, any organization running VMware can use the VMware Health Check at vmware-health-check.expedient.cloud/ to see whether its environment is ready for VMware Cloud Foundation 9. Using an RVTools export, it reports support status, VCF 9 readiness and compliance exposure in about a minute, and the workbook never leaves the user's machine. Organizations whose VMware provider is not renewing can start a 15-minute Bridge Fit Check, which confirms eligibility, maps the current environment and outlines the path to uninterrupted VMware services, at no cost or obligation at expedient.com/bridge. VMware service providers can explore their options at expedient.com/solutions/challenge/expedient-bridge-program-partners.

About Expedient

Expedient is a Cloud Service Provider that guides organizations through every era of technology change. For 25 years, organizations have trusted Expedient to act as an extension of their team, helping them stabilize, optimize and modernize without the complexity of doing it alone. Expedient unifies cloud, data and AI into one seamless managed service, so teams can focus on what drives the business forward. Expedient is one of 14 Broadcom Pinnacle tier VMware Cloud Service Providers in the U.S.. Every solution is backed by a 100% SLA with 24/7 access to our U.S.-based engineers. Learn more at expedient.com.

About phoenixNAP

phoenixNAP® is a global provider of IT services specializing in Infrastructure-as-a-Service solutions delivered through strategically located edge facilities worldwide. Its advanced bare metal and cloud offerings are designed to address evolving business requirements by delivering scalable, resilient, and on-demand Op-Ex solutions supported by experienced professionals. phoenixNAP enables organizations of all sizes to foster growth and innovation by advancing their digital transformation with enhanced performance, security, and availability.

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WASHINGTON, Nov. 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- GovCIO, a leader in federal IT modernization, is proud to announce a new partnership with the Washington Commanders for the 2026/27 season.

Supporting those who serve sits at the center of GovCIO's mission. GovCIO works alongside federal agencies to strengthen the technology and services that support service members, Veterans, and public safety communities. Through its partnership with the Washington Commanders, GovCIO will bring that commitment beyond the workplace, creating meaningful opportunities to recognize service, strengthen connection, and celebrate the people who make a difference.

The Washington region is home to one of the nation's largest military and Veteran populations, making it a community deeply connected to public service. GovCIO is proud to stand alongside the Commanders in recognizing the sacrifices of service members, Veterans, and military families.

"We are honored to partner with the Washington Commanders to celebrate the people who serve our country," said Jim Brabston, CEO of GovCIO. "Supporting service members, Veterans and their families is at the heart of who we are. This partnership gives us an opportunity to recognize their contributions, share their stories, and bring our community together in appreciation of their service."

GovCIO is proud to support the Washington Commanders' annual Salute to Service game against the Los Angeles Rams on Nov. 8, 2026. The event honors and celebrates the service and sacrifice of military members, Veterans, and their families. As part of this effort, GovCIO will help create meaningful opportunities to recognize those who serve, connect military families with the broader community, and celebrate their contributions through a memorable game-day experience.

This partnership will continue throughout the season with support of the Commanders' Monday Night Football matchup against the Cincinnati Bengals on Nov. 23. The game will provide a powerful platform to engage the community and spotlight initiatives that improve the lives of Veterans and their families.

At GovCIO, service extends beyond technology. Whether supporting federal agencies, honoring military communities, or investing in meaningful local partnerships, GovCIO is committed to making a positive impact where it matters most. Through this partnership with the Commanders, GovCIO looks forward to celebrating those who serve and strengthening the communities they call home.

Visit GovCIO to learn more about how the company is transforming government IT and driving innovation across federal agencies.

About GovCIO

GovCIO is a rapidly growing provider of advanced technology solutions and digital services for the federal government. Combining our extensive federal experience with the latest innovations in IT and disruptive approaches, our experts develop comprehensive solutions to meet the most pressing demands of today's government agencies.

GovCIO is transforming government IT, empowering our federal customers to meet the challenges of today while building the government of tomorrow.

Let us show you what we can do. Visit www.govcio.com for more information.

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Jin Medical Supports the 12th Jiangsu Provincial Games for Persons with Disabilities with Professional Wheelchairs and Accessibility Services

CHANGZHOU, China, Nov. 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Jin Medical International Ltd. (NASDAQ: ZJYL) ("Jin Medical", and together with all its subsidiaries, the "Company"), a NASDAQ-listed leading provider of rehabilitation medical equipment announced today that it is providing wheelchairs and accessibility support for the 12th Jiangsu Provincial Games for Persons with Disabilities. On November 2, the 12th Jiangsu Provincial Games for Persons with Disabilities opened at the Lianyungang Sports Center. Hosted by the Jiangsu Provincial People's Government and jointly organized by the Jiangsu Disabled Persons' Federation, the Jiangsu Provincial Sports Bureau, and the Lianyungang Municipal People's Government, the Games brought together more than 2,000 athletes, coaches, referees, and staff from all 13 prefecture-level cities across the province, united by the event's guiding principles of "Equality, Inclusion, and Sharing." As a provider of wheelchairs and accessibility services for the Games, Jin Medical (NASDAQ: ZJYL) is delivering professional rehabilitation assistive devices and on-site support to help athletes compete with confidence and pursue their dreams freely.

The Jiangsu Provincial Games for Persons with Disabilities is the province's largest comprehensive sporting event for people with disabilities, with the highest participation and broadest reach. On the field of play, athletes demonstrate the strength of the human spirit through determination and perseverance. Beyond the competition itself, an accessible environment provides an essential foundation for full participation and fair competition. With an athlete-centered approach, this year's Games feature athlete rest areas, wheelchair repair stations, and assistive device service stations at every competition venue. Accessible routes and lowered service counters are available throughout, while designated hotels have completed accessibility upgrades and are equipped with wheelchairs and other assistive devices to meet athletes' needs throughout their stay.

Working within the event's overall operational arrangements, Jin Medical is providing wheelchair and accessibility support for competition participation, mobility, and venue services, translating its technical expertise in rehabilitation and mobility aids into practical assistance on site. For wheelchair users, an unobstructed route or dependable assistive device support can make a crucial difference in reaching the field of play. For the Games, attentive and consistent accessibility services give practical meaning to the principles of "Equality, Inclusion, and Sharing." Through close coordination with the organizers, Jin Medical is integrating professional support into the details of event operations, enabling athletes to focus on their performance and compete to the best of their abilities.

This is not the first time Jin Medical has provided wheelchair accessibility support for a public event serving people with disabilities. In July 2026, the company served as a wheelchair provider for the 8th Jiangsu Provincial Vocational Skills Competition for Persons with Disabilities, supporting 364 contestants competing in 28 events across five categories. Its contribution was recognized as "demonstrating, through concrete action, a corporate commitment to empowering people with disabilities through technology and sharing a better future." From vocational skills competitions to sporting events, Jin Medical's approach remains consistent: deliver professional assistive solutions and make freedom of movement a foundation for participation in all aspects of society.

The year 2026 marks Jin Medical's twentieth year in the rehabilitation assistive device industry. For a publicly listed company, responsibility is demonstrated through every product improvement, every response to a service request, and every instance in which a real need receives careful attention. As competitions continue over the coming days, Jin Medical will provide reliable, attentive, and professional services to help athletes compete with peace of mind and focus on every start, every determined effort, and every breakthrough. Building on its experience supporting the Games, the company will continue to advance research and development in rehabilitation assistive devices and explore new approaches to accessibility services, bringing the benefits of technology to more people in need. In doing so, Jin Medical seeks to fulfill its responsibilities as a publicly listed company, promote inclusion between people with and without disabilities, and contribute to broader social well-being.

About Jin Medical

Founded in 2006 and headquartered in Changzhou, Jiangsu Province, Jin Medical was listed on the Nasdaq Stock Market in the United States in March 2023 under the ticker symbol ZJYL. With twenty years of experience in rehabilitation assistive devices, the company combines medicine, engineering, and aesthetics to continually strengthen its capabilities in in-house research and development, precision manufacturing, and quality control. Its three production bases in Changzhou and Taizhou, Jiangsu Province, and Chuzhou, Anhui Province, form an integrated industrial network linking technology development, commercialization, and large-scale manufacturing. The company holds more than 200 patents, is certified to the ISO 13485 quality management standard, and has passed Japanese Industrial Standards (JIS) factory audits. Through collaboration across industry, academia, research, testing, and clinical practice, Jin Medical connects technological innovation and product validation with user needs, providing comprehensive support for product quality and service capabilities.

Today, Jin Medical's products are used in more than 2,000 hospitals and sold in over 90 countries and regions worldwide. Looking ahead, the company will remain guided by its philosophy of "Caring for life and health through technology, and enhancing quality of life through service." It will continue to deepen its commitment to the rehabilitation and healthcare industry, strengthen the professional quality and human-centered value of its products and services, and actively support sports for people with disabilities and accessibility initiatives. Through sustained, practical action, Jin Medical aims to help people with limited mobility lead more independent and dignified lives.

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This press release contains forward-looking statements as defined by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements include statements concerning plans, objectives, goals, strategies, future events or performances, and underlying assumptions and other statements that are other than statements of historical facts. When the Company uses words such as "may", "will", "should", "intend", "plan", "strive", "believe", "expect", "anticipate", "project", "estimate," or similar expressions that do not relate solely to historical matters, it is making forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties that may cause the actual results to differ materially from the Company's expectations discussed in the forward-looking statements. These statements are subject to uncertainties and risks, including, but not limited to, the following: the Company's ability to achieve its goals and strategies, the Company's future business development and plans for future business development, including its financial conditions and results of operations, product and service demand and acceptance, reputation and brand, the impact of competition and pricing, changes in technology, government regulations, import and export restrictions, fluctuations in general economic and business conditions, and assumptions underlying or related to any of the foregoing and other risks contained in reports filed by the Company with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"). For these reasons, among others, investors are cautioned not to place undue reliance upon any forward-looking statements in this press release. Additional factors are discussed in the Company's filings with the SEC, as well as its current reports on Form 6-K and other filings, all of which are available for review at www.sec.gov. The Company undertakes no obligation to publicly revise these forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances that arise after the date hereof.

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Optimism grows in October as current conditions improve

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind., Nov. 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Farmer sentiment improved in October as the Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer rose from 123 points in September to 126. The survey reported a 16-point increase in the Index of Current Conditions. The increase coincided with the U.S. Department of Agriculture's distribution of Agriculture Risk Coverage Price Loss Coverage payments, although the survey did not specifically ask respondents about the effect of those payments. Although the Index of Future Expectations fell 2 points, with high input costs remaining the biggest concern, the Farm Financial Performance Index rose from 90 to 94, and the Farm Capital Investment Index jumped from 39 to 55. The survey was conducted among 400 farmers across the nation from Oct. 12-16.

Improvements in both the Farm Financial Performance Index and the Farm Capital Investment Index indicate that producers' financial expectations were modestly stronger in October. Although investment sentiment reached its strongest reading in nearly a year, most respondents noted they still hesitate to make large investments, with only 20% saying now is a good time to invest in machinery and buildings.

This month's survey included questions about farm resilience and the ability to withstand market shocks. Among respondents, 62% agreed or strongly agreed that their balance sheets are strong, and 60% agreed or strongly agreed in a related question about having a solid working capital position, suggesting many farms remain financially resilient. However, the January 2026 survey reported that 75% of respondents indicated they had a strong balance sheet. The drop from January to October hints at producers being less confident in their financial position this month than at the beginning of the year.

Though the surveyed producers remained optimistic about farmland values over the next five years, the Short-Term Farmland Value Expectations Index fell 1 point to 125, while the Long-Term Index dropped 6 points to 162. Alternative investments, interest rates and inflation were identified as the three factors having the greatest influence on farmland values.

Two questions highlighted growing producer concern about the long-run policy environment. Previous surveys found that between 49% and 70% of respondents believed that the increased use of tariffs in the U.S. would strengthen the agricultural economy in the long run. This month, only 35% held that view. In addition, fewer than half of respondents (48%) said the country is headed in the "right direction," marking the second consecutive month that this share remained below the average of 60% from July 2025 to June 2026.

"While producers saw some relief this month due to government program support, many remain uncertain about how future policy decisions could affect agriculture," said Michael Langemeier, the barometer's principal investigator and director of Purdue's Center for Commercial Agriculture. "Responses to our policy questions suggest that concerns about trade policy and the country's broader direction are shaping how producers view agriculture's long-term prospects."

About the Purdue University Center for Commercial Agriculture

The Center for Commercial Agriculture was founded in 2011 to provide professional development and educational programs for farmers. Housed within Purdue University's Department of Agricultural Economics, the center's faculty and staff develop and execute research and educational programs that address the different needs of managing in today's business environment.

About CME Group

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 â 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.

CME Group, the Globe logo, CME, Chicago Mercantile Exchange, Globex, and E-mini are trademarks of Chicago Mercantile Exchange Inc. CBOT and Chicago Board of Trade are trademarks of Board of Trade of the City of Chicago, Inc. NYMEX, New York Mercantile Exchange and ClearPort are trademarks of New York Mercantile Exchange, Inc. COMEX is a trademark of Commodity Exchange, Inc. BrokerTec is a trademark of BrokerTec Americas LLC and EBS is a trademark of EBS Group LTD. The S&P 500 Index is a product of S&P Dow Jones Indices LLC ("S&P DJI"). "S&P®", "S&P 500®", "SPY®", "SPX®", US 500 and The 500 are trademarks of Standard & Poor's Financial Services LLC; Dow Jones®, DJIA® and Dow Jones Industrial Average are service and/or trademarks of Dow Jones Trademark Holdings LLC. These trademarks have been licensed for use by Chicago Mercantile Exchange Inc. Futures contracts based on the S&P 500 Index are not sponsored, endorsed, marketed, or promoted by S&P DJI, and S&P DJI makes no representation regarding the advisability of investing in such products. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

About Purdue University

Purdue University is a research institution ranked among the top 10 public universities in the United States. More than 111,000 students study at Purdue across multiple campuses, including more than 57,000 at our main campus locations in West Lafayette and Indianapolis. As a land-grant university committed to affordability and accessibility, Purdue's main campus has frozen tuition 14 years in a row, enabling more students than ever to graduate debt-free.

Source: Michael Langemeier, [email protected], 765-494-9557

Author: Morgan French

Image caption: Optimism grows in October as current conditions improve. (Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer/Michael Langemeier)

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REGAL Estate Introduces QuickInsta® TensionLock Cellular Shades for Tool-Free Window Treatment Installation

LAWRENCEVILLE, Ga., Nov. 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Installing window shades can involve measuring, drilling, mounting brackets, and handling tools that may complicate an otherwise simple home improvement project. REGAL Estate is showcasing its QuickInsta® TensionLock Cellular Shades as a practical alternative for homeowners, renters, and do-it-yourself consumers seeking straightforward installation, flexible light control, and everyday comfort without drilling into window frames.

Part of REGAL Estate's QuickInsta® collection, TensionLock features a patent-pending tension-fit mechanism designed to secure the shade inside compatible window frames without screws, drilling, or separate mounting brackets. Installation involves positioning the shade within the frame and twisting an adjustment knob until it clicks into place. To remove the shade, users turn the adjustment knob counterclockwise to release the tension.

The integrated installation system is designed to simplify the process while minimizing the number of components required for mounting. All that is needed to install the shade is a set of hands. Easy installation creates that instant privacy, comfort and light control people want from their shades.

Reinforced Construction and Independently Tested Durability

TensionLock combines its installation mechanism with reinforced aluminum headrails and bottom rails, along with non-slip gripping pads designed to hold the shade securely against compatible window frames and damage free.

According to Bureau Veritas, a tested TensionLock sample completed 3,000 operating cycles without failure and remained suitable for its intended use. It was determined that 3,000 cycles are equivalent to approximately eight years of operation, assuming one cycle per day.

Cellular Fabric for Light Control and Comfort

TensionLock features 1.5-inch honeycomb cellular fabric designed to create insulating air pockets that help reduce heat transfer through the window covering. Consumers can choose between Light Filtering and Blackout fabric options, depending on their preferences for daylight, privacy, and room darkness.

Light Filtering fabric gently softens incoming daylight while providing daytime privacy. Blackout fabric blocks light through the material, offering greater darkness and privacy for spaces where reduced light is preferred.

The shades also feature smooth, cordless operation, eliminating exposed operating cords. Product materials identify WCMA Best for Kids⢠and PFWBS certification, reflecting the product's positioning around cordless design and household use.

TensionLock is designed exclusively for inside mounting in compatible, non-arched window frames with a minimum mounting depth of 1 3/4 inches. Consumers should verify their window dimensions and mounting conditions before purchasing.

Part of a Broader No-Drill Collection

REGAL Estate develops DIY-friendly window blinds and shades focused on installation simplicity, privacy, light control, and modern living. Its QuickInsta® collection offers three distinct mounting approaches: MagMount, designed for compatible metal or steel doors; PeelMount, designed for compatible smooth surfaces on doors and windows; and TensionLock, designed specifically for inside-mount windows.

"Installing window shades shouldn't have to be complicated. With TensionLock, we focused on making installation simpler while paying equal attention to the details that matter every dayâfrom a secure hold and durable construction to privacy, light control, and comfort," said Andrew Yeh, CEO.

For more information, visit REGAL estate.

About REGAL Estate

Based in Lawrenceville, Georgia, REGAL Estate develops window blinds and shades that streamlines home improvement through innovative no-drill installation approaches, thoughtful designs, and a focus on making window updates more accessible. The brand aims to help homeowners refresh their spaces with less hassle, greater flexibility, and a balance of both style and convenience.

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GAINESVILLE, Va., Nov. 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- OMNI and Rackner today announced the formation of a new partnership between OMNI-Rackner LLC, together providing emerging technology solutions to mission critical problems across the U.S. Department of War (DoW), Intelligence Community (IC), and National Security agencies. The announcement is the formation of a new Mentor-Protégé Joint Venture (MPJV), officially approved by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA).

OMNI focuses on providing AI and automation, enterprise cloud and platform solutions, data solutions, digital engineering, user experience, and agile software development capabilities to the Department of War and Intelligence communities. Rackner specializes in DevSecOps, Software Development, Cybersecurity and AI for defense mission software modernization. Together the firms will be specializing in advanced technology and software development creating mission capabilities and fusing innovative technology solutions for the DoW.

"We are excited to partner with Rackner who brings advanced technologies to mission-critical problems from Cloud to Edge," said Paul McQuillan, Chief Growth and Strategy Officer (CGSO) of OMNI. "The partnership will bring critical capabilities and mission outcomes for the Defense and Intelligence Communities, giving the decisive edge to win."

This new collaboration marks a significant milestone as both companies join forces to deliver enhanced capabilities and innovative solutions, reimagining mission capabilities and fusing cutting-edge tech with an operator focus.

"We're thrilled to begin our work with OMNI," said Kevin Griffiths, Chief Technology Officer at Rackner. "By combining our skills and taking a collaborative approach to innovation, we are creating new solutions and capabilities that will make a real difference to the mission."

This partnership reflects a shared vision and a commitment to combining our strengths to unlock new opportunities and deliver decision outcomes. We look forward to what we will accomplish together!

About OMNI

OMNI is a trusted provider of Digital Transformation Solutions focused on end-user empowerment, tackling complex mission challenges, and disrupting the status quo by driving successful outcomes at the speed of mission. We harness the power of User Centered Design, DevSecOps, Rapid Software Development, Enterprise Cloud and Platform Solutions, Offensive and Defensive Cyber Solutions, and couple these capabilities with data solutions, artificial intelligence (AI) and automation. We integrate our commercial mindset and innovation with keen focus on unique DoW, IC, and Federal requirements of each mission. www.omnifederal.com 

About Rackner

Rackner is a HUBZone-certified small business delivering secure, mission-critical software for the Department of War and federal agencies and supporting 120,000+ users across classification levels. Rackner specializes in DevSecOps, cloud-native platform engineering, cybersecurity, and AI-enabled systems, including machine learning, generative AI, and agentic AI, taking software from prototype to production in cloud and classified environments. A Kubernetes Certified Service Provider, Agentic AI Foundation member, and AWS Consulting Partner with a Top Secret Facility Clearance, Rackner is ISO 9001, ISO 27001, CMMI Level 3, and CMMC Level 2 certified and a four-time Inc. 5000 honoree. www.rackner.com

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