JULABO USA's Sam Wolf Named 2026 Leaders in Business & Finance Honoree

This esteemed recognition highlights Wolf's financial leadership and contributions to the company's continued growth.

ALLENTOWN, Pa., Nov. 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- JULABO USA is proud to announce that Sam Wolf, Chief Financial Officer (CFO), has been selected as a 2026 Leaders in Business & Finance honoree by Lehigh Valley Business in the Chief Financial Officer/VP of Finance category.

The Lehigh Valley Business Leaders in Business & Finance Awards recognize financial professionals who have made outstanding contributions to their organizations and the Lehigh Valley. Honorees demonstrate professional achievement, involvement in their industries, and a commitment to their communities.

For more information and a complete list of honorees, visit https://lvb.com/event/lvb-leaders-in-business-and-finance/.

Wolf's selection recognizes his significant impact on JULABO USA since joining the organization during the economic uncertainty of the COVID-19 pandemic. Since his promotion to CFO in May 2026, Wolf has continued to play a key role in the company's financial performance and long-term growth, including helping JULABO USA achieve its highest-performing quarter to date.

Before becoming CFO, Wolf served as Controller, where he strengthened financial processes, improved reporting accuracy, and supported data-driven decision-making across the organization. Beyond his financial responsibilities, he oversees IT functions, manages key vendor relationships, and supports internal systems, including the company's customer relationship management (CRM) platform.

Wolf's collaborative leadership and solutions-oriented approach have made him a trusted partner across departments. His ability to balance strategic planning with day-to-day financial management continues to support JULABO USA's operational stability and business objectives.

"Sam's recognition reflects the impact he has made across JULABO USA," said Kristi Lane, Human Resources Manager at JULABO USA. "His leadership, versatility, and commitment to the company's success make him a valued member of our team, and we are proud to celebrate this achievement. We look forward to his continued contributions to the organization."

The 2026 honorees were recognized at a celebration on October 22 at the DeSales University Center in Center Valley, Pennsylvania. The event brought together business and financial leaders from across the Lehigh Valley to celebrate professional achievements and contributions to the region.

About JULABO USA

JULABO USA is the leader in highly dynamic and precise temperature control solutions for applications in science, research, laboratories, and industry. German-engineered JULABO equipment assists with applications such as material testing and analysis, distillations, extractions, extrusions, cultivations, stress tests, temperature simulations and more. The JULABO portfolio of products offers a variety of user-friendly products with a temperature stability of ±.01°C including refrigerated and heating circulators, temperature control systems, recirculating chillers, industrial chillers, water baths, immersion coolers, and complementary accessories.

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Private real estate lenders can now hand off day-to-day servicing to licensed specialists without ever leaving Baseline

NEW YORK, Nov. 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Baseline, the loan management platform built for private real estate lenders, today announced the launch of Baseline Servicing. The new offering gives lenders high-touch loan servicing performed by real servicing specialists, built right into the platform they already use to manage their loans.

Built for private lenders who prefer to outsource their servicing

Baseline has spent a lot of time building software that makes servicing easier for private lenders, and most of its customers continue to service their own loans in-house. But as Baseline worked with more lenders, it became clear that some simply want to outsource the servicing function altogether.

The reasons vary. Some lenders are scaling quickly and want their team focused on origination. Others want someone else to handle the admin so they can spend more time on borrower relationships. And a growing number have capital partners who prefer, or require, that loans be serviced by an independent third party.

Baseline Servicing is built for all of them.

What's included

Lenders keep originating in Baseline just like they always have. Baseline's servicing team takes care of the day-to-day work after closing, including:

- Payments: collecting, posting, and distributing payments, plus following up on late ones

- Borrower communication: a real person answers borrower calls and questions

- Payoffs: payoff requests prepared and delivered the same business day

- Tracking: monitoring taxes, insurance coverage, foreclosures, and liens

- Reporting: reconciled monthly statements and reports, delivered on time every month

Each lender also gets a dedicated servicing expert they can reach by phone, email, or Slack.

Your loans never leave Baseline

Because Baseline's servicing team works in the exact same tools customers use to service their own loans, nothing has to be migrated or exported. Lenders can see everything the servicing team does, in real time, on the platform they already know.

Pricing and availability

Baseline Servicing is available now for business-purpose real estate loans. Lenders can try it free through December 31, 2026. After that, pricing starts at $30 per loan per month.

Lenders interested in learning more can book a call with the Baseline team for a walkthrough.

A step beyond software

"We've spent a lot of time building best-in-class servicing software for private real estate lenders, and doing the actual job for our customers felt like the natural next step," said Shaye Wali, CEO of Baseline. "Most of our lenders still service their own loans, and we encourage it. But not every lender wants to. Some want to grow their originations while we handle the back office. Others have capital partners who require an independent third-party servicer, and as the industry matures, that's becoming more common. Now they can do it all without ever leaving Baseline."

"For us, this is about becoming more than a software company," Wali added. "We want to be a more complete solutions provider for this industry, and I couldn't be more excited about it."

Baseline Servicing is the first of three major announcements the company plans to make this quarter.

About Baseline

Baseline is a loan management platform built for private real estate lenders. Lenders use Baseline to originate, manage, and service their loans in one place, and can now outsource servicing entirely through Baseline Servicing. Learn more at baselinesoftware.com.

About Petra Loan Servicing

Petra Loan Servicing Corp is a South Carolina-based loan servicer offering technology-enabled servicing for private real estate lenders. Learn more at petraservicing.com.

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Baseline is a software provider and is not a licensed loan servicer. Loan servicing is provided by Petra Loan Servicing Corp (NMLS #2649059, CA DRE #02265074), an independent, licensed third party. Servicing is available only for business-purpose real estate loans and is not offered for consumer loans, including loans for personal, family, or household purposes. Availability may vary by state.

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iQueue for Virtual Care is the first launch under this strategy, bringing peer-reviewed vision AI to patient rooms and extending care team awareness beyond remote encounters.

SANTA CLARA, Calif., Nov. 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- LeanTaaS, the market leader in capacity management, staffing, and patient flow software and services for healthcare, today announced it is incorporating ambient intelligence into iQueue to capture and interpret signals from the care environment and connect them with healthcare operations. The first launch under this strategy, iQueue for Virtual Care, was introduced at the Transform Executive Summit, held in conjunction with Becker's CEO + CFO Roundtable. It brings continuous awareness across enrolled patient rooms to help teams recognize changes in patient activity, surface potential safety concerns early, and coordinate the right response.

Important operational context lives in care team interactions, patient activity, and the surrounding environment. Ambient intelligence expands what iQueue can sense by capturing signals the EHR and conventional systems may miss or receive much later. In virtual care, this expands and redefines the model beyond connecting patients and clinicians across distance. It extends awareness between encounters, like when a patient tries to stand without assistance, or hasn't been out of bed in many hours, and turns those signals into prioritized work and coordinated action through iQueue. This helps teams focus their time where it's needed most and know how to respond.

To accelerate this strategy, LeanTaaS acquired LookDeep Health, which brings computer vision monitoring technology evaluated in peer-reviewed research published in Frontiers in Imaging, an open technology platform, and experience deploying virtual care in health systems. Beyond virtual care, LeanTaaS plans to incorporate ambient intelligence into additional iQueue products and workflows in order to support capacity, patient flow, and care coordination.

"We are dedicated to advancing the operational sophistication of our health system partners to match their clinical brilliance. Computer vision is the next phase of iQueue becoming the central nervous system of the hospital so the front line can sense, understand, act, and learn from every decision," said Mohan Giridharadas, founder and CEO of LeanTaaS.

iQueue for Virtual Care brings together three offerings, all powered by ambient intelligence:

- Virtual Observation: Combines continuous AI monitoring across enrolled patient rooms with tools that help observation teams support more patients, recognize potential safety concerns, engage and redirect patients, and escalate to bedside staff.

- Virtual Nursing: Extends nursing capacity through remote support for admissions, rounding, patient education and discharge preparation, prioritized by what is happening in each room, giving bedside nurses more time for hands-on care.

- Virtual Medicine: Connects patients with remote physicians and specialists for consultations and clinical expertise, and gives clinicians insight into each patient between visits.

These offerings build on LookDeep's deployment experience in health systems. Reported results include reductions of more than 70% in fall rates, twice as much nursing contact, an 80% reduction in medication errors, and 3x cost savings compared to traditional virtual sitting solutions across different deployments and operating models.

To extend this support across more patient rooms, health systems can build on compatible cameras and in-room devices already in place or deploy supported hardware as needed. This open approach helps preserve existing investments while creating a foundation for new capabilities.

"The next leap in care is providing real support for the people inside the hospital," said Narinder Singh, senior vice president of ambient intelligence at LeanTaaS and former CEO and co-founder of LookDeep. "Nurses and physicians cannot be in every room at every moment, and too often technology has added to their work instead of taking it away. Ambient intelligence keeps watch when they can't be there, so staff finally feel the technology works for them, not the other way around. This is how we care for the people who care for the ones we love."

To learn more about LeanTaaS' ambient intelligence strategy and iQueue for Virtual Care, visit here.

About LeanTaaS

LeanTaaS transforms healthcare operations through software and services that combine lean principles, predictive and prescriptive analytics, and machine learning. The company's software and services are being used by nearly 200 health systems in 1,200+ hospitals, centers, and clinics across the nation, which rely on the iQueue cloud-based solutions to increase patient access, decrease wait times, reduce healthcare delivery costs, and improve revenue. LeanTaaS is headquartered in Santa Clara, CA with an office in Charlotte, NC. For more information about LeanTaaS, please visit https://leantaas.com/, and connect on LinkedIn.

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Fund will provide up to $6,000 per new apprentice to expand the workforce supporting semiconductor and nuclear energy infrastructure industries

BOSTON, Nov. 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Jobs for the Future (JFF), a national nonprofit that drives transformation in the U.S. education and workforce systems, today announced the launch of the Super Intelligence (SI), Semiconductor, and Nuclear Energy Infrastructure Apprenticeship Incentive Fund, as part of the U.S. Department of Labor's Pay-for-Performance (PfP) Incentive Payments Program. The fund will expand Registered Apprenticeship in high-demand occupations across the Super Intelligence, semiconductor, and nuclear energy infrastructure sectors.

"As industries transform and new technologies emerge, the workforce must be ready to grow alongside them, building the skills and capacity to power innovation across the economy," said Maria Flynn, president and CEO of JFF. "Registered Apprenticeship gives employers a proven way to develop skilled talent while creating paid pathways to quality jobs. By administering the SI, Semiconductor, and Nuclear Energy Infrastructure Apprenticeship Incentive Fund, JFF looks forward to helping more employers expand Registered Apprenticeship and strengthen the skilled workforce these critical industries need."

The PfP Incentive Payments Program is one of the Trump administration's national initiatives to grow Registered Apprenticeships toward the goal of reaching and surpassing one million active apprentices. Under a pay-for-performance model, Registered Apprenticeship sponsors can receive direct payments of up to $6,000 per apprentice to support the hiring and retention of new apprentices, reduce barriers for employers, and help train Americans for in-demand careers across priority industries nationwide.

Employers across the Super Intelligence, semiconductor, and nuclear energy sectors face growing demand for workers who can build and maintain critical infrastructure, including data centers, semiconductor fabrication facilities, and nuclear and energy sites. The initiative is designed to help employers and apprenticeship sponsors build stronger talent pipelines by tying funding directly to the hiring, retention, and progress of apprentices.

Over the four-year initiative, the fund aims to:

- Expand apprenticeship opportunities across more than 40 states

- Support the hiring and retention of more than 6,200 apprentices

- Support the growth of new and existing Registered Apprenticeship programs

JFF will administer the fund and work with a national coalition of industry, sector, and workforce partners to help sponsors launch or expand Registered Apprenticeship programs, hire apprentices, and build the skilled workforce needed to construct, operate, and maintain critical infrastructure. Partners include Apprenticeship Alliance, Inc.; Center for Energy Workforce Development; Global Electronics Association; Independent Electrical Contractors; JobForward; National Institute for Industry and Career Advancement; NextFlex; and University of Cincinnati.

Applications are now open to eligible sponsors of U.S.-based Registered Apprenticeship programs. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis while funds remain available. Sponsors can review more details about the fund, including eligibility requirements, supported occupations, and application instructions at jff.org/pfp-apprenticeship-fund.

The SI, Semiconductor, and Nuclear Energy Infrastructure Apprenticeship Incentive Fund is financed 100% with federal funds from the U.S. Department of Labor under a total grant award of $40 million.

About Jobs for the Future

JFF is building a future that works for everyone by transforming U.S. education and workforce systems to drive economic success for people, businesses, and communities. Learn more at www.jff.org.

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The article outlines immediate steps homeowners can take to reduce water damage and protect their plumbing system during emergencies.

TIMBERLAKE, Va., Nov. 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- What should homeowners do first when a sudden plumbing emergency threatens to flood their home? The answer is explained in a HelloNation article featuring insights from Plumbing Expert Ken Settje of Plumb Care Plumbing Inc. in Timberlake, Virginia.

The HelloNation article explains that plumbing emergencies such as a burst pipe, overflowing fixture, or sewer backup can cause significant water damage within minutes. Floors, walls, and personal belongings may be affected quickly if water continues flowing unchecked. Acting quickly and following a clear response plan helps Virginia homeowners limit damage and protect the plumbing system while waiting for professional repairs.

The article emphasizes that the most important first step in any plumbing emergency is shutting off the main water supply. Turning off the main valve stops additional water from entering the home and prevents the situation from worsening. In most homes, the shutoff valve is located near the water meter or where the main water line enters the house. Knowing where this valve is located and how to operate it allows homeowners to respond immediately when a plumbing emergency occurs.

Once the water supply is turned off, containing the water becomes the next priority. The article explains that homeowners can use towels, buckets, or containers to catch leaking water and prevent it from spreading across floors or into walls. If an individual fixture such as a toilet or sink is overflowing, shutting off the valve connected to that fixture may also help reduce water flow. Moving furniture, electronics, and valuables away from wet areas further reduces the risk of water damage.

Avoiding the use of drains and water-connected appliances is another key step. The article notes that running a dishwasher, washing machine, or shower during a plumbing emergency can worsen flooding or cause backflow problems. Appliances that rely on the plumbing system should remain off until the situation has been inspected and repaired. In some cases, homeowners may also need to turn off the water heater, particularly if the problem involves the hot water system.

Identifying the source of the problem helps determine what steps should follow. The article explains that a burst pipe inside a wall or ceiling will often require immediate professional attention. In other cases, a malfunctioning valve or fixture may be easier to isolate. While temporary measures such as tape or pipe clamps might slow a leak, the article stresses that professional emergency repairs are often necessary to restore the plumbing system safely.

The HelloNation article also advises homeowners to document the damage during a plumbing emergency. Taking photographs or videos of wet areas, damaged flooring, and affected belongings can help with insurance claims and assist plumbers in assessing the extent of the problem. Keeping a record of when the issue occurred and what steps were taken to contain it may also be helpful when arranging repairs.

Acting quickly during a plumbing emergency can significantly reduce the extent of water damage. Water left standing for long periods can seep into drywall, insulation, and flooring materials. The article explains that this can lead to mold growth and structural deterioration if the issue is not addressed promptly. Quick action helps protect the home and keeps emergency repair costs more manageable.

After the immediate situation has been controlled, contacting a licensed plumber is an essential step. The article notes that professionals can evaluate the plumbing system, locate hidden leaks, and recommend appropriate emergency repairs. Depending on the situation, repairs may involve replacing damaged pipe sections, fixing fixtures, or addressing water damage caused by the leak.

Preventive maintenance can also reduce the risk of future plumbing emergencies. The article encourages homeowners to schedule regular inspections of pipes, fixtures, and appliances. Knowing the location of shutoff valves and keeping them accessible ensures homeowners are prepared if a plumbing emergency occurs. Routine maintenance helps identify potential problems early and supports long-term reliability of the plumbing system.

What to Do During a Plumbing Emergency features insights from Ken Settje, Plumbing Expert of Timberlake, Virginia, in HelloNation.

About HelloNation

HelloNation is America's Good News Network, a premier media platform built on the idea that good news travels faster when real people tell real stories. Through its community-focused digital publications and innovative "edvertising" approach, HelloNation delivers expert-driven, good-news content that informs, inspires, and spotlights the leaders making a meaningful impact in their communities.

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Spark Energy Completes Migration to VertexOne, Unifying All Markets and Brands on VXretail and VXexchange

All of Spark Energy's roughly 445,000 RCEs now run on a single integrated platform, adding to VertexOne's track record as a proven migration partner for retail energy suppliers

HOUSTON, Nov. 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- VertexOne announced that Spark Energy has completed its migration to the VXretail and VXexchange platforms. All of Spark's markets and brands, roughly 445,000 RCEs across 111 utility service territories in 21 states and Washington, D.C., now operate on VertexOne. Throughout the transition, the teams worked to minimize impact on Spark's customers and day-to-day operations. It is the latest in a series of large-scale retail energy migrations VertexOne has delivered for suppliers across the deregulated energy market.

The migration brought customer accounts, billing operations, market transactions, and associated business processes onto one integrated platform, consolidating the multiple systems Spark had brought together through more than a decade of acquisitions and growth, and giving the company a modern, scalable foundation built for the future.

"Each market has its own requirements, but we need to run the business as a whole," said Paul Konikowski, Chief Operating Officer at Spark Energy. "Moving onto VXretail and VXexchange gives our team one system to work from instead of several, with greater flexibility and clearer visibility into our data across every brand and market. The VertexOne team understood our operations and worked alongside our people from day one, and the transition was smooth as a result. That gives us a strong foundation to grow into new markets and bring on new customers faster."

VertexOne's implementation and customer service teams supported Spark at every stage of the migration. The company says this kind of hands-on support is central to how it reduces risk in large, complex migrations for energy suppliers.

"Bringing multiple brands and markets onto one platform, while keeping customer service and billing running smoothly, is exactly what we've built our platform and our team to do," said Ananda Goswami, Senior Vice President, Sales Strategy at VertexOne. "Spark is the latest in a run of suppliers moving onto VertexOne this year, and the reason is always the same: they've outgrown running their business across separate systems. For any supplier facing that decision, Spark shows a migration of this scale doesn't have to be a risk."

About VertexOne

VertexOne is a leading provider of cloud-based SaaS solutions, powering the next generation of customer experience for utilities, energy retailers and energy transition providers. With more than 30 years of experience and 400 customers in the cloud, VertexOne helps clients deliver a compelling customer experience, reduce costs to serve, and improve operational efficiency. Learn more at vertexone.ai.

About Spark Energy

Founded in 1999 and headquartered in Houston, Texas, Spark Energy gives residential and commercial customers in competitive markets across the United States an alternative choice for natural gas and electricity. The company operates through a portfolio of established brands, including Spark Energy, Major Energy, Provider Power, and Verde Energy, and offers a range of products and services in 21 states, the District of Columbia, and 111 utility territories.

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Category A award supports federal procurement of audiovisual systems, collaboration technology, IT infrastructure, software, and associated integration services

ST. LOUIS, Nov. 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- CTI, the largest privately held AV integration and events provider in the U.S., has secured a NASA SEWP VI Category A contract with a contract ceiling of $20 billion per contract. The award gives federal agencies and authorized contractors an established path to purchase eligible AV and IT products and related services from CTI.

The ordering period for CTI's contract, 80TECH26D0617, is scheduled to begin 1 November, 2026 through 31 October, 2036.

"CTI has a wealth of experience serving courts, mission-critical environments, broadcast, and federal facilities across the United States," says John Laughlin, CEO of CTI, "securing a SEWP VI contract from NASA will help our federal customers order AV and IT products and services in the swiftest and most efficient manner possible. I can't say how excited I am that we can provide this level of service."

NASA's Solutions for Enterprise-Wide Procurement VI is a multiple-award Government-Wide Acquisition Contract (GWAC) covering eligible information technology, communications and audiovisual products, solutions and related services. CTI's Category A award supports technology purchases for federal workplaces, collaboration spaces, operations centers and command environments.

Eligible CTI offerings include conference room systems, video walls, digital signage, presentation systems and professional audio equipment. Collaboration technologies include video conferencing, Microsoft Teams Rooms and Cisco systems, along with displays, visualization tools and integrated communications for command and control facilities.

Associated services include system design, installation, configuration, integration, testing, commissioning, training, maintenance and technical support. The contract allows federal agencies to purchase eligible technology alongside the services needed to deploy it, prepare employees to use it, and keep systems operating over time.

For contract details and the ordering guide, visit cti.com/sewpvi

About CTI

CTI, the largest privately held AV integration and events provider in the United States, provides audiovisual, IT, and UCC solutions, including engineering, design, installation and integration, maintenance, and service. Headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, CTI serves customers in the US from 47 locations nationwide, in the UK, and worldwide through the PSNI Global Alliance.

For more information, contact Tobi Tungl, Chief Marketing Officer | [email protected]

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Wichita Falls, Texas-based credit union reports rapid member adoption and record digital engagement while laying the foundation of the full Digital Sales & Service Platform

PLANO, Texas, Nov. 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Alkami Technology, Inc. (Nasdaq: ALKT) ("Alkami"), a digital sales and service platform provider for financial institutions in the U.S., today announced that Texoma Community Credit Union (Texoma) is expanding its relationship with Alkami to encompass the full Digital Sales & Service Platform. The credit union is live with the Alkami Digital Banking Platform and is implementing MANTL Onboarding & Account Opening and Alkami's Data & Marketing Solution.

Within two weeks of launching the new experience, more than 50% of the credit union's members had adopted the Platform. In the first six months following the launch, Texoma's online banking transactions increased 8.9% compared to the same period during the previous year, while online banking's share of online, branch, and phone transactions rose from 53.0% to 67.8%.

"Was it worth us converting to a new digital platform? Absolutely. 100%. I would do it again," said Angie Ohmstede, chief operating officer at Texoma Community Credit Union. "The launch has given us a strong foundation as we continue adding capabilities to create an even more connected digital experience for our members."

With Alkami's Digital Banking Platform now providing the foundation, MANTL Onboarding & Account Opening will support a more streamlined account opening journey, while Alkami's Data & Marketing Solution will help Texoma use member insights to deliver more targeted campaigns and personalized communications. With the Digital Sales & Service Platform, Texoma will connect key moments across the member lifecycle, from opening an account to managing finances and building a deeper relationship with the credit union. The expansion supports Texoma's goal of delivering the convenience and personalization members expect while preserving the local service and community focus that distinguish the credit union.

"Texoma is showing how a community-focused credit union can use a successful digital banking launch as a starting point for its evolving digital strategy," said Benjamin Conant, chief product and technology officer at Alkami. "We are excited to support Texoma as it expands toward the connected Digital Sales & Service Platform, helping the credit union build on that momentum as its digital strategy evolves."

To learn more about Anticipatory Banking and the Alkami Digital Sales & Service Platform, visit here.

About Alkami

Alkami provides a digital sales and service platform for U.S. banks and credit unions. Our unified Platform integrates onboarding, digital banking, and data and marketingâeach solution can stand alone, but together they deliver moreâto help institutions onboard, engage, and grow relationships. As the future shifts toward Anticipatory Banking, we help data-informed bankers meet the moment with technology that drives action.

About Texoma Community Credit Union

Since 1953, Texoma Community Credit Union is a democratically controlled financial cooperative that serves Wichita County and 18 surrounding counties. Because it is "not-for-profit, not-for-charity, but for service," all income, after expenses and necessary reserves, is given back to our members in the form of lower fees, lower loan rates and higher deposit rates. Its mission is to build a community where everyone is given the tools to become RICH. (Ready, Independent, Charitable, and Happy). For more information, visit www.texomacu.com. 

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6â80 inch inspection range, tool-battery power, 10Ã optical zoom and groundwater inflow sensing bring mainline CCTV capability beyond truck-accessible locations

WINNIPEG, MB, Nov. 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- FIBERSCOPE today announced North American availability of the STORMER X Municipal Grade Pipe Crawler, a portable CCTV inspection platform built for municipal sewer mains, storm drains, culverts and industrial pipelines from 6 to 80 inches (DN150â2000).

The system addresses a practical limitation in conventional mainline CCTV inspection: the inspection equipment may be capable of surveying the pipe, while the vehicle carrying it cannot always reach the access point.

Backyard easements, rough terrain, parking structures, remote culverts, and industrial facilities can all complicate vehicle access in the inspection process.

STORMER X takes a different approach. Its crawler, motorized reel, and control tablet are combined into a wheeled platform that crews can move from a pickup or service vehicle directly to the inspection location.

Key STORMER X capabilities

- 6â80 inch pipe range with configurable wheel sets

- Full HD pan-and-tilt camera with 10Ã optical and 12Ã digital zoom

- Electric camera elevator for centering the view in larger pipes

- Groundwater inflow detection included in both Base and Advanced configurations

- Two commercial tool-battery power with configured interfaces for major battery brands

- 110â240 V AC operation for vehicle-based installations

- 656 ft Base / 984 ft Advanced cable lengths, configurable up to 1,650 ft

- Laser diameter, ovality, crack and object measurement with the Advanced Set

- Optional lateral launch for 8â48 inch mains and 4â12 inch laterals

Rethinking the Role of the CCTV Truck

Dedicated CCTV trucks remain an efficient option for inspection programs where crews can drive directly from manhole to manhole.

STORMER X is designed for the jobs where that assumption breaks down.

Instead of requiring the crawler system to remain tied to a dedicated vehicle, crews can roll the inspection platform into areas that may be difficult or impossible to reach with a full-size truck.

"The important question is not whether a CCTV truck is useful. It is whether every inspection requires one," FIBERSCOPE said. "STORMER X gives utilities and contractors another operating model: bring municipal-grade crawler capability to the access point instead of designing every job around vehicle access."

The portable system can run from two configured commercial tool batteries, such as DeWalt or Milwaukee packs already used by many field crews. AC power is also available for permanent van or truck installations.

More Than Video Inspection

STORMER X is designed to collect additional condition data during the CCTV survey.

A groundwater inflow sensor is included with both configurations. The system records groundwater entering the pipeline and plots inflow against inspection distance, helping crews identify affected joints and pipe sections during inflow and infiltration investigations.

For measured condition assessment, the Advanced Set adds lasers to determine pipe diameter, ovality, crack width, and object width.

The Full HD camera provides 1920 Ã 1080 video at 30 fps, autofocus, 10Ã optical zoom, and 12Ã digital zoom. An electric camera lift helps position the camera closer to the centerline of a large-diameter pipe.

Reporting From the Same Inspection Platform

The system includes a rugged control tablet and a lifetime license for IKAM inspection software.

Operators can code defects, plot inclination, create inspection reports, and export data for downstream engineering workflows. Agencies with specific coding requirements can confirm the appropriate reporting configuration with FIBERSCOPE before ordering.

STORMER X is designed and manufactured by Zikmund Electronics in the European Union and configured for the North American market. FIBERSCOPE provides quotations, warranty administration, parts, technical assistance, and service for customers in the United States and Canada.

Request a Demonstration or Configuration

Municipal utilities, civil contractors, wastewater inspection companies and infrastructure engineering teams can view specifications, request a custom quote at:

https://www.fiberscope.net/stormer-x-pipe-crawler/

About FIBERSCOPE

Founded in 2003, FIBERSCOPE provides professional remote visual inspection equipment for municipal, industrial, and NDT applications. The company supports customers across the United States and Canada from locations in Winnipeg, Manitoba, and Woburn, Massachusetts, and provides in-house testing, repair, and technical support.

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Partnership equips agency with AI-powered technology, broader product access and scalable resources to deliver more complete life, health and wealth guidance

DALLAS, Nov. 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Integrity, LLC ("Integrity"), a leading distributor of life and health insurance, and provider of wealth management and retirement planning solutions, today announced it has partnered with Cornerstone Insurance Services ("Cornerstone"), an independent marketing organization based in the greater Chicago area and led by Young Joo "YJ" Yoon. Financial details of the partnership were not disclosed.

Yoon founded Cornerstone to bring greater accessibility to Chicago's underserved Asian American community. Cornerstone's mission is to help agents empower individuals and families by enhancing their readiness for life's changing circumstances. The agency offers individual and small group health insurance, as well as annuities. Yoon aims to provide exceptional client service by creating a community base for clients, many of whom are seeking opportunity in a new country. The agency's hallmark is its hands-on training program, which turns new agents into confident professionals by pairing them with clients from the outset.

"I have immense respect for agency founders like YJ who built their lives, careers and teams from the ground up with unwavering focus and determination," said Bryan W. Adams, Co-Founder and CEO of Integrity. "Partnering with Integrity gives YJ and his team access to Integrity's transformative, AI-powered IntegrityCONNECT platform that streamlines workflows and helps agents and advisors build deeper client connections. Our proven resources and technology free up valuable time, which the Cornerstone team is already reinvesting into growing its footprint and strengthening its leaders and agents. An agency led with so much generosity and vision is the kind of partner that makes Integrity better â and we can't wait to champion Cornerstone's growth and expansion!"

"We named our company Cornerstone because we see it as a foundation of service and care that our clients can build on. Just like Integrity, our name signifies our mission," said YJ Yoon, CEO of Cornerstone Insurance Services. "We love how IntegrityCONNECT unifies all aspects of our business into a single platform built to help our agents manage applications, enrollments, customer relationships and even compliance. This robust technology has dramatically simplified our workflows and given us more time to deepen connections with clients. Integrity also offers our team access to innovative training and a broad network of carriers, products and services, which positions Cornerstone to scale further and expand our reach into new states. We know this partnership will help us take our service to the next level and we're excited to meet the milestones ahead."

Integrity's proven technology and resources platform will help Cornerstone Insurance agents amplify their efforts through more elevated client service and a broader presence. Agents gain a comprehensive, integrated overview of all crucial aspects of their business through Integrity's AI-first solutions. IntegrityCONNECT®, an all-in-one platform and business growth engine, streamlines the quoting, application and enrollment process, as well as ongoing policy management. In addition, Ask Integrity® supports stronger client relationships with the industry's first-of-its-kind, AI-powered and voice-activated digital assistant. It supplies essential information â including in-the-moment data analysis and intelligence, personalized coverage recommendations and proactive policy reminders â to help agents deliver the right solutions at the right time.

Cornerstone also benefits from strong connections within the Integrity partner network. This esteemed group of respected thought leaders and industry trailblazers is rapidly growing and working to meet the need for life, health and wealth offerings among today's consumers. The network's cooperative efforts are optimizing financial and insurance processes for all stakeholders by making them simpler, more streamlined and ultimately more human. The result is a holistic and transformative approach to protection and planning that helps individuals and families from all walks of life better prepare for the good days ahead.

For more information about Cornerstone's partnership with Integrity, view a video at www.integrity.com/CornerstoneInsuranceServices.

About Integrity

Integrity, headquartered in Dallas, Texas, is a leading distributor of life and health insurance, and provider of innovative solutions for wealth management and retirement planning. Through its broad partner network of agents and advisors, Integrity helps millions of Americans protect their life, health and wealth with a commitment to meet them wherever they are â in person, over the phone and online. Integrity's proprietary, cutting-edge technology helps expand the insurance and financial planning experience for all stakeholders using an omnichannel approach. In addition, Integrity develops products with carrier partners and markets them compliantly through its nationwide distribution network. Providing best-in-class service to their clients and consumers is at the center of Integrity's holistic approach to life, health and wealth protection. The company and its partners focus on helping families and individuals prepare for the good days ahead, so they can make the most of what life brings. The recipient of nationally ranked business awards, including Newsweek's America's Greatest Workplaces, Inc.'s Power Partner, and Business Intelligence Group's AI Excellence Award, Integrity has also earned impressive employee sentiment awards such as Best Company for Career Growth, Best Company Leadership, Best Company Culture, and Best Company Happiness. For more information, visit www.integrity.com.  

About Cornerstone Insurance Services

Cornerstone Insurance Services Inc. is a Chicago-based independent insurance agency specializing in Medicare, individual health and small group coverage. The agency is guided by a core belief in integrity, commitment and respect â be right, do right and make right. Its hands-on training model equips agents with real-world experience and a strong foundation for long-term success.

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