In the news release, Infiterra democratizes subscription commerce for MSPs and IT distributors, issued 02-Nov-2026 by Infiterra over PR Newswire, we are advised by the company that "MSPs" in the second paragraph was incorrectly hyperlinked to an invalid URL address. The complete, corrected release follows:

Infiterra democratizes subscription commerce for MSPs and IT distributors

Expanding multi-distributor purchasing and subscription management for MSPs, while simplifying vendor onboarding for IT distributors through an AI-assisted vendor onboarding studio.

LONDON, Nov. 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Infiterra, the vendor-agnostic subscription commerce platform for IT distributors and MSPs, today announced two channel updates: purchasing subscriptions from multiple distributors in one place for Managed Service Providers (MSPs), and AI-assisted vendor onboarding for IT distributors.

As MSPs expand their vendor portfolios, they navigate multiple distributor portals and experience disconnected billing systems. Infiterra will allow MSPs to buy from multiple distributors and manage and bill every subscription in one place. Integrations with Pax8 and TD SYNNEX are in development, adding to the Ingram Micro integration already in place.

"With Infiterra, we benefit from a platform that grows with us and prepares us for future challenges," said Martin Thormeyer, of COSMO CONSULT, an international managed service provider of Microsoft Business Solutions, operating in 17 countries.

For IT distributors, adding a new vendor to their marketplace requires significant technical investment. Infiterra is making that simpler with an AI-assisted vendor onboarding studio, now in development. The vendor onboarding studio will assess each new vendor and prepare its integration through Infiterra's Ladder Integration Framework, with the distributor's own team activating each vendor. It builds on the Microsoft integration already live, with AWS and Google on the roadmap.

"MSPs should have a single purchasing experience across their preferred distributors, and distributors should be able to offer the vendors their partners ask for," said Dr. Vassilis Zografos, CEO and Co-Founder of Infiterra. "That is what democratizing the buying experience means for the channel."

"Every connection we add also builds one trusted record of every subscription, the record the ERP, CRM, and PSA can all rely on," Zografos added. "As agentic commerce arrives and AI agents start buying, renewing, and managing subscriptions on a business's behalf, that system of record is what they will need to trust. That is what we are building Infiterra to be."

Infiterra runs across 400+ marketplaces in 85 markets, with 44k+ cloud sellers and 99.9% billing accuracy. Roadmap items are scheduled by quarter and may change. Find Infiterra at Booth #646 at IT Nation Connect Global in Orlando, November 4â6, or book time with the team.

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DELRAY BEACH, Fla., Nov. 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- According to MarketsandMarketsâ¢, the Enterprise Networking Market is expected to reach USD 239.92 billion by 2032 from USD 134.59 billion in 2026, at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.1%.

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Enterprise Networking Market Size & Forecast:

- Market Size Available for Years: 2020â2032

- 2025 Market Size: USD 124.59 billion

- 2026 Market Size: USD 134.59 billion

- 2032 Projected Market Size: USD 239.92 billion

- CAGR (2026â2032): 10.1%

Enterprise Networking Market Trends & Insights:

- The enterprise networking market is witnessing strong growth, driven by increasing demand for high-speed connectivity, rising adoption of cloud computing, growing data traffic, and the need for secure and reliable network infrastructure.

- By network, the data center networks segment is pegged to be the fastest-growing in the global enterprise networking market.

- By connection type, the wireless segment is the fastest growing, with a 12.0% CAGR.

- By offering, the networking software segment is expected to register the highest CAGR of 12.4%.

- Asia Pacific is projected to be the fastest-growing region in the global enterprise networking market.

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The Enterprise Networking Market is witnessing strong growth as organizations increasingly focus on network connectivity, security, performance, and operational efficiency. Growing demand for cloud-based applications, rising adoption of hybrid work models, increasing data traffic, and the need for reliable and secure communication are accelerating the adoption of enterprise networking solutions. Enterprises are increasingly investing in networking devices, software, and services to support network infrastructure, wireless connectivity, routing, switching, network security, and centralized management. The growing adoption of cloud networking, software-defined networking (SDN), SD-WAN, automation, and AI-driven network management is further supporting the development of more flexible, scalable, and intelligent enterprise networks.

The increasing deployment of enterprise networking technologies is enabling organizations to continuously monitor network performance, manage connectivity, strengthen security, and improve application availability. These solutions support network configuration, traffic management, access control, threat detection, troubleshooting, and performance optimization. Enterprise networking platforms help centralize network management, automate routine operations, improve visibility, and enable faster decision-making, while services support network design, deployment, integration, maintenance, and ongoing management. As organizations prioritize secure connectivity, digital transformation, and uninterrupted business operations, Enterprise Networking Market adoption is expected to expand across developed and emerging economies through 2032.

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By network type, the campus network segment is expected to hold the largest market share of the global Enterprise Networking Market during the forecast period.

The campus network segment is expected to account for the largest share of the global Enterprise Networking Market, driven by the growing need for reliable, secure, and high-performance connectivity across enterprise campuses, offices, educational institutions, healthcare facilities, and industrial environments. Organizations are increasingly adopting campus networking solutions to connect employees, devices, applications, and business systems through wired and wireless infrastructure. The rising adoption of cloud applications, connected devices, hybrid work models, and digital transformation initiatives is further increasing demand for scalable campus networks.

These networks leverage technologies such as Wi-Fi 6/6E and Wi-Fi 7, Ethernet switching, software-defined networking (SDN), network access control, and AI-powered network management to improve connectivity, security, and operational efficiency. Integration with cloud-based management platforms, automation, and analytics enables centralized network visibility, proactive troubleshooting, and optimized performance. As organizations prioritize seamless connectivity, secure access, and simplified network operations, campus networks remain essential for supporting enterprise applications, improving user experience, and enabling digital workplace transformation.

By end user, the enterprise segment is expected to witness the highest growth rate during the forecast period.

The enterprise segment is expected to grow rapidly as organizations increasingly invest in reliable, secure, and scalable networking infrastructure to support digital transformation. The growing adoption of cloud applications, hybrid work models, IoT devices, and AI-driven operations is driving demand for advanced enterprise networking solutions, including wireless LAN, SD-WAN, campus networks, and network security.

Enterprise networking solutions also help organizations improve network performance, strengthen security, and simplify network management across distributed locations. The increasing adoption of cloud-managed networking, network automation, and AI-powered monitoring is enabling enterprises to optimize connectivity, reduce operational complexity, and support real-time business applications, further driving segment growth.

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Asia Pacific is expected to register a higher growth rate during the forecast period.

Asia Pacific is projected to register the highest CAGR in the Enterprise Networking Market during the forecast period, driven by rapid digital transformation, expanding cloud infrastructure, increasing adoption of 5G and Wi-Fi technologies, and rising investments in data centers across countries such as China, India, Japan, South Korea, and Australia. Organizations are increasingly adopting enterprise networking solutions, including campus networks, software-defined networking (SDN), SD-WAN, wireless networking, and network security, to support distributed workforces, connected devices, and cloud-based applications. Government initiatives promoting digitalization, smart cities, and industrial automation are further accelerating demand for advanced networking infrastructure. The growing adoption of AI-driven network management, automation, and zero-trust security is enabling enterprises to improve network performance, strengthen cybersecurity, and reduce operational complexity. Leading vendors, including Cisco, HPE, Huawei, and Arista Networks, are expanding their networking portfolios to address increasing demand for scalable, secure, and intelligent enterprise connectivity across the region.

Top Companies in Enterprise Networking Market:

The Top Companies in Enterprise Networking Market are Cisco Systems, Inc. (US), Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) (US), Huawei Technologies Co. Ltd. (China), Broadcom (US), Fortinet (US), Arista Networks, Inc. (US), Extreme Networks, Inc. (US), Cloudflare (US), Check Point Software Technologies (Israel), Riverbed Technology (US), SolarWinds (US), Palo Alto Networks (US), F5 Networks (US), Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise (France), Pica8 (US), Versa Networks (US), Aryaka Networks (US), A10 Networks (US), Cato Networks (Israel), flexiWAN (Israel), Lavelle Networks (India), Bigleaf Networks (US), Cambium Networks (US), Megaport (Australia), Peplink (Hong Kong), Arrcus (US), Celona (US), Open Systems (Switzerland), and TBL Networks (US).

These players have adopted various growth strategies, such as partnerships, agreements, collaborations, new product launches, enhancements, and acquisitions to expand their footprint in the Enterprise Networking Market.

Enterprise Networking Market - Investment and Funding Scenario

Investment Funding Context

The Enterprise Networking Market is attracting increasing investment as organizations prioritize AI-ready network infrastructure, cloud-managed networking, cybersecurity, and high-performance connectivity. Investment is increasingly directed toward AI-driven networking, software-defined networking (SDN), secure access service edge (SASE), and high-speed data center connectivity. For instance, Cisco completed its acquisition of Splunk in 2024 to strengthen its security, observability, and data analytics capabilities. Similarly, HPE completed its acquisition of Juniper Networks in July 2025, expanding its networking portfolio and strengthening its position in AI-native networking and cloud-managed infrastructure. These developments highlight growing strategic investment in integrated, AI-enabled, and secure enterprise networking solutions.

Revenue Shift Context

The Enterprise Networking Market is shifting from traditional hardware-centric solutions toward integrated, software-driven, and AI-enabled networking platforms that improve network performance, automate operations, and strengthen security. Organizations are increasingly adopting cloud-managed networks, subscription-based services, and AI-powered network monitoring to reduce operational complexity and support hybrid work and cloud applications. Cisco's integration of Splunk combines networking with security, observability, and data analytics, creating opportunities for integrated software and services revenue. Similarly, HPE's acquisition of Juniper Networks expands its cloud-native and AI-driven networking portfolio, supporting growth opportunities in enterprise networking and hybrid cloud infrastructure.

RepFlex Unveils World's First Weighted Soccer Goalkeeper Training Gloves

Patent-pending REACT gloves integrate free-motion resistance into everyday goalkeeper training, uniting technical and physical development.

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo., Nov. 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- RepFlex Goalkeeping advances goalkeeper performance training with REACT, the world's first weighted goalkeeper training gloves. The patent-pending gloves transform everyday sessions into position-specific resistance training, uniting technical and physical development through integrated free-motion resistance. Engineered to help build strength, speed, power, and technical control, REACT adds greater physical demand to the movements goalkeepers already train. Preorders open November 11, 2026.

The introduction expands the role of one of soccer's most recognizable pieces of equipment. Traditionally engineered for grip, fit, and protection, the goalkeeper glove becomes an active training tool through integrated resistance that accompanies the movements keepers already perform.

Goalkeeping combines explosive physical effort with precise technical execution. Hands must accelerate toward the ball, control contact, and recover into position. REACT adds resistance throughout those actions, bringing the position's technical and physical demands together within the same training experience.

The technology powering REACT is RFX-6⢠CORE, RepFlex's proprietary, patent-pending resistance system. A flexible weighted matrix extends throughout the glove's fingers, full backhand, and 360-degree wrist structure, distributing resistance while supporting natural hand articulation. The integrated construction also provides full backhand padding for impact protection and added wrist stability.

RepFlex calls this approach free-motion resistance: additional physical demand that travels with the goalkeeper through catches, dives, extensions, punches, distribution, and recoveries. With no external anchor or tether, keepers can move through the changing directions and hand positions their training requires.

For goalkeeper coaches, clubs, academies, and individual players, the practical application is straightforward. Existing drills become opportunities to challenge strength, movement control, and endurance while continuing to develop catching mechanics, coordination, and technical precision.

The weighted goalkeeper training gloves collection features resistance calibrated by glove size across youth and adult models. RepFlex recommends introducing training exposure progressively, with movement quality guiding progression.

Developed around the goal of getting more from familiar training, REACT gives the soccer industry a new way to integrate resistance into goalkeeper development. The training environment remains familiar; the glove adds another physical demand to the work.

Goalkeepers and coaches can explore the technology, view colorways, review sizing, and access preorder information on the REACT goalkeeper training gloves product page.

About RepFlex Goalkeeping

RepFlex Goalkeeping is a Colorado Springs-based company engineering performance equipment for soccer goalkeepers. Its mission is to help keepers get more from the work they already do by transforming the glove into an active part of technical and physical development.

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Oasis Management Sends Letter to Vail Resorts Shareholders in Connection with the Company's 2026 Annual Meeting

Highlights Prolonged Stock Price Underperformance, Operational Mismanagement and Failed Board Oversight

Outlines Initiatives to Reinvigorate Customer Loyalty, Restore Growth and Deliver Better Outcomes for Guests, Employees and Shareholders

Launches Website to Provide Shareholders with Additional Information

Urges Shareholders to Vote "FOR" Robert Chapek and M. Ashton Hudson on the BLUE Proxy Card

AUSTIN, Texas, Nov. 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Oasis Management Company Ltd. ("Oasis"), the manager of funds that own approximately 9.6% of the outstanding common shares of Vail Resorts, Inc. ("Vail Resorts" or the "Company") (NYSE: MTN), today released a letter to Vail Resorts shareholders in connection with its nomination of Robert Chapek and M. Ashton Hudson for election to the Vail Resorts Board of Directors at the Company's 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders (the "Annual Meeting"), which is scheduled to be held on December 14, 2026. Oasis also launched a website, liftingthevail.oasiscm.com, to provide shareholders with additional information in connection with the Annual Meeting.

"Vail Resorts is an iconic company, with a valuable network of irreplaceable mountain resorts," said Seth H. Fischer, Founder and Chief Investment Officer of Oasis. "Despite its competitive advantages, however, Vail Resorts has gone downhill. The Company has been operationally mismanaged, in our view, resulting in a stagnant guest experience, deteriorating operating performance and disappointing returns for shareholders."

Mr. Fischer continued, "It's time to get Vail Resorts back on its edges. We have identified concrete initiatives that we believe can help reinvigorate customer loyalty, restore growth and deliver better outcomes for guests, employees and shareholders. Our goal is to make Vail Resorts better, not break it up. We encourage shareholders to support this much-needed change by voting for our highly qualified, independent nominees, Robert Chapek and M. Ashton Hudson. With your help, Lifting the Vail is possible."

The full text of the letter is below and available to view online on our website.

Dear Fellow Vail Resorts Shareholders:

The Oasis Group[1] owns approximately 9.6% of Vail Resorts stock, worth more than half a billion dollars.[2] Like you, we are enthusiastic owners of this iconic company because we believe it is one of the leading hospitality businesses in the world, with a valuable network of irreplaceable mountain resorts, a robust competitive position and a highly attractive customer base.

Despite these advantages, the Company's stock price is down more than 50% over the last five years, erasing more than $8 billion of market value.[3] In fact, before media reports of our engagement with the Company, Vail Resorts' total shareholder return had significantly underperformed the median of the Company's self-selected peers and the Dow Jones U.S. Travel & Leisure Index over each of the last one, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight, nine and ten years![4]

This persistent underperformance has coincided with multi-year declines in North American skier visits, pass unit sales and Resort Reported EBITDA margins, along with frequent guidance cuts, which we believe have damaged the credibility of management and the Board. In each of the last three fiscal years, the Company lowered its earnings guidance twice and ultimately missed the midpoint of its initial guidance by approximately 10% on average.[5]

The Company's CEO, who has served on the Board for 30 years and has led the Company as CEO or Executive Chairperson for 20 years, is asking shareholders for patience. In the Company's proxy statement, Mr. Katz writes that the Company is at "just the beginning" of its "new strategy"[6] and the Board claims that recent initiatives "are only just starting to demonstrate their potential."[7] Shareholders have heard similar promises before, and many earlier strategic initiatives implemented with the Board's approval have failed to deliver sustainable earnings growth or shareholder value.[8]

The Company's problems are not new, even if Mr. Katz's "focus" on solutions is. Vail Resorts' North American customer base has been shrinking for three consecutive fiscal years.[9] During the 2024-2025 season, when industrywide skier visits rose 3%, visits to the Company's resorts fell 3%.[10] During the 2025-2026 season, the Company's North American skier visits fell by 15%, underperforming the industry decline of 10%.[11]

Despite the Board's proclamations of a turnaround,[12] unit sales of the Company's pass products have declined approximately 12% for the upcoming 2026-2027 season, an acceleration from two consecutive seasons of approximately 3% year-over-year declines.[13] And Wall Street analysts who closely follow Vail Resorts have assessed the Company's strategy and seemingly do not share the Board's view that "progress"[14] is underway, having reduced their EBITDA estimates for both fiscal 2027 and 2028 by an average of 11% and 13%, respectively, over the last 12 months.[15]

Vail Resorts Has Gone Downhill

With so many competitive advantages, why has the Company performed so poorly for shareholders?

- The Guest Experience Has Stagnated. The guest experience has suffered as a result of long lift lines,[16] overcrowding[17] and escalating food prices,[18] with too few options and experiences offered for both value-conscious and premium customers. Today, just one Vail Resorts property ranks among the top ten ski resorts in the Eastern or Western United States in SKI Magazine's annual reader survey.[19] Vail Resorts' inattention to the guest experience was brought into sharp focus during the 2024-2025 holiday season ski patrol strike at Park City Mountain, which arose from a dispute over a $2 increase in the hourly base wage, among other requests,[20] and which left guests facing closed terrain and long lines during the critical holiday period.

- Operating Performance Has Deteriorated. Since fiscal 2016, the Company has more than tripled the size of its resort portfolio, expanding from 12 to 42 properties, while increasing Resort net revenue by 79%.[21] Yet, the Company has not realized the operating leverage and efficiencies that should accompany such a significant increase in scale. Resort Reported EBITDA margins have declined for four consecutive years, reaching their lowest level since fiscal 2014 (excluding the pandemic-impacted fiscal 2020).[22] Moreover, despite an approximately 45% increase in effective ticket prices since fiscal 2016, Resort Reported EBITDA per skier visit has increased by only 8%.[23]

- The Board Has Failed to Provide Oversight and Accountability. The Board has, in our view, failed in its most fundamental responsibilities: selecting the Company's executive team, overseeing strategy and execution, appropriately aligning executive compensation with shareholder value and ensuring that the Board itself has the experience the Company needs. As noted, Mr. Katz has led the Company as either CEO or Executive Chairperson for more than 20 years, including throughout the last five years during which execution has faltered and the guest experience has deteriorated. The long-term incentive plan has no performance-based criteria, and the Board touts that the compensation structure will "deliver some value even during periods of market or stock price underperformance."[24] And, over the past two-and-a-half years, the Board has added just one new directorÂÂÂâwhich came more than a year after we first raised the topic of Board refreshment with the Company in July 2025, and only after our engagement became public.[25]

The problem is not with the assets the Company owns, in our view, but with how the Company has mismanaged those assets. Unfortunately, this Board appears content with continued stagnation and underperformance. Under the current Board-approved plan, management is forecasting fiscal 2027 Resort Reported EBITDA that, at the midpoint of the guidance range, is essentially unchanged from what the Company earned five years ago in fiscal 2022, with a profit margin that is more than 600 basis points below the fiscal 2022 margin.[26]

Lifting the Vail

The Company needs to think bigger, move faster and execute better. In short, it is time to get Vail Resorts back on its edges.

Our plan is about making the Company better, not breaking it up. We have identified concrete initiatives that we believe can help reinvigorate customer loyalty, restore growth and deliver better outcomes for guests, employees and shareholders, including:

- Introducing new and expanded pass and ticket offerings and customer experiences that raise the ceiling and lower the floor on price and access;

- Improving food and beverage quality, variety and value at every price point;

- Expanding year-round use of the Company's mountain assets;

- Modernizing the Company's marketing strategy to deepen connections with locals and core customers while appealing to new and less frequent guests;

- Developing a more compelling loyalty program to strengthen customer engagement and encourage repeat visits; and

- Upgrading technology to enhance the customer experience and improve operational efficiency.

Through these initiatives, we see a credible path to meaningful profit margin expansion, renewed earnings growth and a re-rating of the Company's valuation multiple, which we believe would create substantial shareholder value.

We have sought to work constructively with management and the Board to institute what we regard as critical improvements to the Company's operations and strategy. The Company now claims that we "have yet to offer a credible plan to improve shareholder returns."[27] Yet according to the Company's own proxy statement, Mr.

With savings on all 2027 departures

BOSTON, Nov. 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Overseas Adventure Travel (O.A.T.), a tour operator offering small group land adventures and small ship ocean cruises to Americans over 50, opened its Black Friday Sale. Travelers can save up to $4,000 on select adventures, with savings on all 2027 departures. The sale runs Nov. 2 to Nov. 30 and is extended through Dec. 4. Details are at oattravel.com/blackfriday; mention code BLACKFRIDAY26 to book.

O.A.T. has operated since 1978 and travels to more than 150 destinations worldwide. Five of its highlights, from the Nile to Kyoto, are featured below.

SOLO TRAVEL WITHOUT THE SOLO PREMIUM

Half of O.A.T. travelers come on their own, and the pricing reflects it. Of 25,000 single spaces, 92% are free, so most solo travelers pay no solo premium. Single Supplements are also free on every trip extension and stopover.

SOLO, WITH A SMALL GROUP AROUND YOU

Groups stay small: no more than 16 travelers on land adventures (average of 13) and 25 on small ships (average of 22). Solo travelers get built-in company at meals and on excursions, and keep their independence.

A LOCAL LEADER ON EVERY ADVENTURE

Every adventure is led by a local Trip Experience Leader who takes travelers on and off the beaten path, with expertise in local history, culture and nature. Solo travelers get more one-on-one time with their leader, and support is available 24/7.

TWO WAYS TO SAVE

- Up to $4,000 per person off January to July 2027 departures

- Or $500 per person plus up to 10% off all 2027 departures with the Good Buy Plan*

FIVE HIGHLIGHTS*

- Ancient Egypt & the Nile River: $3,599, was $6,599. 14 nights, including a 7-night Nile cruise on a privately chartered, 75-passenger small ship.

- Morocco Sahara Odyssey: $1,999, was $4,499. 14 nights, with a night camping in the Sahara and a camel ride.

- Ultimate Africa: Botswana, Zambia & Zimbabwe Safari: $2,699, was $5,699. 15 nights, with up to 19 game-viewing drives.

- Sicily's Ancient Landscapes & Timeless Traditions: $2,799, was $4,299. 14 nights, including a vintage Fiat 500 tour through Modica.

- Japan's Cultural Treasures: $5,999, was $7,999. 13 nights, with a bullet train ride and a tea ceremony with a Buddhist monk.

*Offers and prices are promoted without air and apply to select departures. The Good Buy Plan requires payment in full by check or electronic funds transfer, offers up to 10% for reservations made 15 or more months before departure, steps down monthly, and does not apply inside 90 days of departure.

ABOUT O.A.T.

Overseas Adventure Travel, part of Grand Circle Corporation in Boston, is a tour operator that has offered small group adventures by land and sea to Americans over 50 since 1978. Travelers explore on and off the beaten path with a local Trip Experience Leader. They might recite a lesson in a local elementary school, admire the handiwork at a women's weaving cooperative or lend a hand during the rice harvest, then return to authentic lodgings that reflect the essence of the destination. Small ship adventures sail on privately owned or chartered ships carrying 13 to 210 passengers into smaller ports most other American companies miss, where everyday life carries on away from the tourist crowd. Visit oattravel.com to find your adventure.

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Gabriel Ford-McGowan

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Built from two years of customer feedback, the new platform gives manufacturers faster self-service access to ordering and account tools without losing the technical support the distributor is known for.

SCHAUMBURG, Ill., Nov. 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Composites One, the leading North American distributor of composite materials, announced the broader rollout of a redesigned digital platform giving customers faster, self-service access to ordering, account management and technical resources. The launch caps a multi-year effort shaped directly by the customers who use the platform daily.

Composites One supplies materials and technical know-how to manufacturers in Aerospace, Marine, Wind Energy, Transportation, Infrastructure and Construction, among other markets. With more than 600 suppliers and tens of thousands of products in its catalog, the company set out to give customers a faster way to find what they need on their own, while keeping its Technical Sales teams available for the harder problems: material selection, process troubleshooting and new applications.

A Platform Shaped by Customers

Rather than design the system internally and roll it out top-down, Composites One built the platform around a standing Customer Advisory Board and rounds of direct feedback. Christina Chatfield, the company's Head of Digital Growth, said the project grew into something larger than originally planned.

"This was more than an update. It was a digital transformation," Chatfield said.

That feedback surfaced a specific design challenge: customers across very different markets were searching for materials in very different ways. The team's response was to invest heavily in search and filtering that adapts to whatever attributes matter most to a given customer, rather than sorting by market category.

Self-Service, Without Losing the Relationship

The redesigned platform brings product availability, pricing, invoicing, account tools and technical documentation into a single account view. Customers who already know what they need can reorder or check an invoice without picking up the phone. But Composites One positions the shift as additive, not a replacement for its Sales and Technical teams.

"It's a tool to make customers' lives easier, not a substitute for the relationships and expertise that got us here," Chatfield said.

Dave Smith, Composites One's Chief Commercial Officer, said the platform reflects a broader strategy of directing company investment toward the areas where composite materials offer customers the most value, and where expertise, not just convenience, drives results.

"These investments are about building capabilities where customers need us most," Smith said.

What's Next

Composites One is treating this broader launch as a starting point rather than a finished product. The company says its Customer Advisory Board will keep shaping future updates based on how the platform is used in the field.

"We don't expect ever to consider it 'done,'" Smith said.

About Composites One

Composites One is a leading North American distributor supporting manufacturers across Aerospace, Marine, Wind Energy, Transportation, Infrastructure, Construction and other markets with composite materials, supply chain solutions and technical expertise. For more information, visit www.compositesone.com.

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MISSISSAUGA, ON, Nov. 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Cymat Technologies Ltd. (TSXV: CYM) (OTCQB: CYMHF) (the "Company" or "Cymat") is pleased to announce that it will hold an Investor Webcast on November 4, 2026, at 2 pm to further elaborate on its recently announced Memorandum of Understanding ("MOU") with KAP Minerals Inc. ("KAP") to advance a proposed joint venture (the "JV") for the production and commercialization of scandium-aluminum ("Sc-Al") at Cymat's Mississauga facility.

Michael Liik, CEO and Chairman of Cymat stated "This proposed JV to produce Sc-Al master alloy will operate in tandem with our previously announced initiative to produce Metal Matrix Composites ("MMC") for the commercial customers of Rio Tinto. During the upcoming webcast, I will discuss the rationale for the new Sc-Al initiative as well as the synergies inherent in our company's production of Sc-Al and MMC. I believe that the coupling of these two initiatives will be transformative for Cymat."

Highlights of the Webcast include:

- Importance of Scandium in Aluminum: The addition of very small quantities of scandium to aluminum substantially increases the strength of the aluminum alloy, improves fatigue and corrosion resistance and enhances weldability, all without adding weight. Scandium has been identified by Canada and other international governments as a critical mineral. The current supply of scandium from Western Allie sources is extremely limited.

- KAP Mine: The scandium will be recovered from a secondary refining process applied to surface tailings at a Kapuskasing, Ontario phosphate mine to be rehabilitated by KAP. All transportation, energy and building infrastructure is already in place for the refining facility. Accessibility of the mineral source combined with existing infrastructure is expected to result in a low-cost production process for the scandium oxide.

- Cymat Sc-Al Master Alloy: Building upon the MMC production line, Cymat will employ a proprietary flux-free alloying method to produce a high purity Sc-Al master alloy in commercial quantities. The production will involve low carbon process that avoids the use of noxious chemicals associated with methods that employ fluxes. The Sc-Al alloying line is being designed to scale-up in tandem with the increase in scandium supply and market demand for Sc-Al alloy. The JV will sell the resulting Sc-Al alloy to allied atmospheric and space-focused aerospace industries, defence industries and other advance manufacturing entities.

- Interest of Canadian Government: Provincial and Federal government officials participated in the JV MOU signing at Cymat's Mississauga office last week. The JV initiative has particular resonance for the Canadian government as it involves a Canadian-sourced critical mineral, being further processed domestically into an advanced material with qualities that make it desirable for use by aerospace, defence and advanced manufacturing markets, establishing an integrated Canadian supply chain. Furthermore, the JV has the potential to reach commercial production levels within the current election cycle. Leveraging this government interest into a source of non-dilutive financing is a key objective for both Cymat and KAP.

- Comparable Investment Opportunities: It is challenging to quantify the economic potential for the JV as the global supply of scandium is severely constrained and development of commercial uses for Sc-Al are in their infancy. With a market capitalization in the $80M range, Scandium Canada has the potential to be another future source for scandium and related alloys to Western economies. Scandium Canada is exploring the feasibility of a hard-rock mining site in northern Quebec as a potential scandium source. However, assuming the feasibility study yields satisfactory results, production from this new mine would not commence prior to 2031. (Source: Scandium Canada Corporate Presentation â September 2026). The KAP mine, on the other hand, has surface material that is ready now for the extraction and refining process.

During the Webcast, Michael Liik will further elaborate upon the potential that this JV brings for Cymat stakeholders as well as provide an update on Cymat's MMC initiative and aluminum foam business. The Webcast will be held via Zoom Meetings on Wednesday, November 4th at 2:00 p.m. EST. Attendees may email their questions in advance to [email protected].

Registration will be required to access the meeting. Please click on the link below to register.

PRESENTATION DETAILS

DATE: Wednesday, November 4, 2026 TIME: 2:00 PM ESTDT)

LOCATION: Zoom Meeting

To receive the meeting link and passcode, please click on the following link:

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About Cymat Technologies Ltd.

Cymat Technologies Ltd. holds the global rights, through patents and established know-how, to manufacture and sell Stabilized Aluminum Foam ("SAF"), a unique, ultra-light, cellular metallic material. The proprietary production process entails the injection of gases through a molten bath of alloyed aluminum infused with ceramic particles. The result is an advanced, lightweight, recyclable material that exhibits unique characteristics including customizable density and dimensions; mechanical energy absorption; thermal and acoustic insulation; and time, temperature and strain-rate insensitivity. A key benefit of this continuous foam production process is its scalability and resultant low cost of production. SAF is used in such industries as architectural design, military and automotive. Cymat markets its architectural SAF under the AlusionTM brand and its automotive and military SAF under the SmartMetalTM brand. For further information, please visit our website at www.cymat.com.

About KAP Minerals

KAP Minerals Inc. is a Canadian critical-minerals development company advancing the Kapuskasing Project in Northern Ontario. The company is focused on recovering phosphate, rare earth elements, scandium and other strategic materials from previously mined material and developing downstream processing opportunities for Canadian and allied markets.

Certain information set forth in this news release may contain forward-looking statements that involve substantial known and unknown risks and uncertainties. All statements other than statements of historical fact are forward-looking statements, including, without limitation, statements regarding future financial position, business strategy, use of proceeds, corporate vision, proposed acquisitions, partnerships, joint-ventures and strategic alliances and co-operations, budgets, cost and plans and objectives of or involving the Company. Such forward-looking information reflects management's current beliefs and is based on information currently available to management. Often, but not always, forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of words such as "plans", "expects", "is expected", "budget", "scheduled", "estimates", "forecasts", "predicts", "intends", "targets", "aims", "anticipates" or "believes" or variations (including negative variations) of such words and phrases or may be identified by statements to the effect that certain actions "may", "could", "should", "would", "might" or "will" be taken, occur or be achieved. A number of known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors may cause the actual results or performance to materially differ from any future results or performance expressed or implied by the forward-looking information. These forward-looking statements are subject to numerous risks and uncertainties, certain of which are beyond the control of the Company including, but not limited to, the impact of general economic conditions, industry conditions and dependence upon regulatory approvals. Certain material assumptions regarding such forward-looking statements may be discussed in this news release and the Company's annual and quarterly management's discussion and analysis filed at www.sedar.com. Readers are cautioned that the assumptions used in the preparation of such information, although considered reasonable at the time of preparation, may prove to be imprecise and, as such, undue reliance should not be placed on forward-looking statements. The Company does not assume any obligation to update or revise its forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise, except as required by securities laws.

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The article explains practical ways to reduce heat loss and improve comfort in older homes in Massillon.

MASSILLON, Ohio, Nov. 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- What steps can homeowners take to improve comfort and reduce energy use in aging houses? HelloNation has published the answer in an article exploring the heating efficiency of older homes, with insights from HVAC Expert Reid Sittler of Massillon, Ohio.

Quality Heating & Cooling's HVAC Expert Reid Sittler explains that many older properties face heating-efficiency challenges due to outdated construction methods and materials. It notes that heat loss in older houses often begins with insufficient insulation, especially in attics, walls, and crawl spaces. Without an effective barrier, warm air escapes easily, making heating systems work harder to maintain indoor comfort.

The article explains how an insulation upgrade can significantly improve the heating efficiency of older homes by slowing the transfer of heat to colder outdoor areas. By adding or replacing insulation in key areas of the home, homeowners can retain more heat and reduce overall energy use. HVAC Expert insights featured in the article emphasize that addressing insulation first often creates a strong foundation for other efficiency improvements.

Air leaks sealing is another major focus of the article. Small openings around windows, doors, and utility lines allow cold air to enter and warm air to escape, contributing to the heat loss that older houses commonly experience. The article notes that air leaks sealing with caulk or weatherstripping is a cost-effective way to improve indoor temperature stability without requiring major renovations.

Windows also play a role in the heating efficiency of older homes. The article explains that single-pane or poorly sealed windows allow more heat transfer than modern designs. While a full replacement may not always be necessary, adding storm windows or thermal coverings can help reduce heat loss in older houses during colder months.

Heating system performance is another key factor discussed in the article. Older furnaces often operate at lower efficiency levels, increasing energy use over time. Regular maintenance helps, but the article explains that a furnace upgrade may be worth considering when systems reach 15 to 20 years of age. A high-efficiency furnace can convert more fuel into usable heat, improving overall system performance.

The article also highlights that a furnace upgrade should be evaluated alongside other improvements, such as insulation upgrades and air-leak sealing. In some cases, these combined efforts can deliver benefits similar to those of a high-efficiency furnace alone. HVAC Expert perspectives in the article reinforce the importance of taking a balanced approach to home efficiency.

Zoning controls are presented as another strategy to improve comfort. The article explains that zoning controls allow homeowners to divide the house into separate heating areas, directing warmth where it is needed most. This approach helps reduce energy waste and improve heating efficiency in older homes, particularly in larger or multi-level homes.

Quality Heating & Cooling's HVAC Expert Reid Sittler emphasizes that improving the heating efficiency of older homes requires addressing multiple factors simultaneously. Insulation upgrades, air-leak sealing, furnace upgrades, and zoning controls all help reduce the heat loss that older houses commonly experience. When combined, these steps can create a more consistent indoor environment and better energy management.

In conclusion, How can older Massillon homes improve heating efficiency? features insights from Quality Heating & Cooling's HVAC Expert, Reid Sittler of Massillon, Ohio, 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 publications and innovative "edvertising" approach, HelloNation delivers content that informs, inspires, and spotlights the leaders making a meaningful impact in their communities.

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The Article Explains When Early Enamel Damage May Be Reversed and When a Filling Becomes Necessary

SANTA MONICA, Calif., Nov. 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Can early cavities be reversed before a filling? HelloNation has published an article in which Dr. Kari Sakurai, dental expert at Pacific View Smile Center, answers this by explaining how early tooth decay can sometimes be addressed before permanent damage develops.

The article explains that early tooth decay does not always require an immediate filling. During the earliest stage, decay may involve mineral loss from tooth enamel without creating a physical hole. When the enamel support structure remains intact, the tooth may still regain lost minerals.

According to the article, dentists often call this process enamel demineralization. Bacteria in the mouth produce acids that remove calcium, phosphate, and other minerals from tooth enamel. Frequent exposure to sugars and fermentable carbohydrates can increase these acid attacks and contribute to continued mineral loss.

The HelloNation article notes that a white or chalky area can be an early sign of enamel changes. At this point, the surface may not have collapsed into a cavity. Dental Expert Dr. Kari Sakurai helps explain why recognizing this stage matters.

The article describes fluoride toothpaste as an important tool for supporting enamel remineralization. Fluoride can help strengthen weakened enamel and encourage minerals to return to affected areas. Depending on a person's cavity risk, a dentist may also recommend professional fluoride treatments or other fluoride products.

According to the article, saliva also supports natural repair. It helps wash away food particles, reduce harmful acids, and carry calcium and phosphate back to tooth surfaces. These functions create conditions that may help slow or reverse early tooth decay before permanent enamel damage occurs.

The article also discusses dry mouth as a factor that can interfere with this protection. Medications, health conditions, and lifestyle factors may reduce saliva production. With less saliva available to control acids and restore minerals, teeth may face a greater risk of developing cavities.

Eating habits also play a role. The article explains that frequent sugary snacks and drinks repeatedly expose teeth to acids. Reducing how often teeth encounter sugar gives saliva more time to restore a healthier oral environment between meals.

Daily oral hygiene also matters. Brushing twice each day with fluoride toothpaste helps manage plaque while supporting tooth enamel. Cleaning between teeth reaches areas brushing may miss, while regular dental care can identify changes before symptoms appear.

The article emphasizes that enamel remineralization has clear limits. Once decay breaks through the enamel surface and creates a true cavity, missing tooth structure cannot naturally grow back. A filling or another professional treatment may then be necessary to restore the damaged tooth.

Pain alone cannot reliably show how far decay has progressed. The article notes that some cavities cause no discomfort until they become deeper. A dental examination, sometimes supported by dental X-rays, can help determine whether the enamel remains intact or permanent damage has occurred.

The HelloNation article concludes that the distinction between reversible mineral loss and a cavity depends largely on the condition of the enamel surface. Fluoride, saliva, consistent oral hygiene, and reduced sugar frequency can support enamel during its earliest stages. Dental Expert Dr. Kari Sakurai helps explain these factors for readers considering how early dental care may affect treatment needs.

Can Early Cavities Be Reversed Before a Filling? Features insights from Dr. Kari Sakurai, a dental expert in Santa Monica, California, 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 publications and innovative "edvertising" approach, HelloNation delivers content that informs, inspires, and spotlights the leaders making a meaningful impact in their communities.

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Annual Veterans Day release rounds out the distillery's 10th anniversary year with a new charitable collaboration benefiting K9s For Warriors.

SHELBYVILLE, Ky., Nov. 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Jeptha Creed, the award-winning Kentucky craft distillery founded by mother-daughter duo Joyce and Autumn Nethery, proudly announces the fifth release of its Red, White & Blue Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey. Continuing its annual tradition of paying tribute to those who have served in the U.S. military, this year's edition introduces a new charitable collaboration with K9s For Warriors. A portion of proceeds will benefit the nonprofit organization's mission in saving lives at both ends of the leash by primarily rescuing dogs and pairing them with Veterans in need.

Available beginning November 7, the Red, White & Blue Bourbon Batch 5 holds special significance as Jeptha Creed celebrates its 10th anniversary. Since opening its doors on Veterans Day in 2016, the distillery has maintained a strong connection to the occasion, making this year's release a meaningful tribute to a decade of craftsmanship, community, and gratitude.

Brilliant orange-brown amber in appearance, this whiskey offers a complex nose of red berry fruits, bread pudding, nutmeg, and clove. The palate is rich and buttery, unfolding layers of caramel, toasted nuts, dried fruit, toffee, and a hint of cinnamon. It concludes with a full, lingering finish of dried fruit, sweet oak, and warm baking spices.

"Veterans Day has always held a significant place in our journey, as it's the day we first opened our doors ten years ago," says Joyce Nethery, Master Distiller and CEO of Jeptha Creed Distillery. "With our fifth Red, White & Blue release, we're proud to continue a tradition that allows us to give back to those who have served our country. Collaborating with K9s For Warriors makes this year's release especially meaningful, as we support an organization making a tangible difference in veterans' lives."

The collaboration also reflects Jeptha Creed's longstanding appreciation for animals and their connection to the community. During the distillery's construction, the team rescued and adopted four cats found on the property. Affectionately known for keeping watch over the bourbon barrels during their nightly patrols, the cats have since become beloved members of the Jeptha Creed family, earning the affection of visitors and a following on social media.

Founded 15 years ago in 2011, K9s For Warriors is determined to end Veteran suicide by pairing trained Service Dogs to military Veterans nationwide suffering from PTSD, traumatic brain injury (TBI) and/or military sexual trauma (MST). The nonprofit primarily rescues and trains dogs to become service animals, pairing them at no financial cost to Veterans with the invisible wounds of war. Through this, the organization is also dedicated to raising awareness of Veterans' mental health and driving policy-level reform.

"We've seen firsthand the extraordinary impact a Service Dog can have on a Veteran's life," says Daniel Bean, CEO of K9s For Warriors. "Collaborations with Jeptha Creed help us continue providing these life-changing bonds to Veterans in need, while giving rescue dogs a renewed sense of purpose. We're grateful for their commitment to honoring those who have served and helping advance our mission of saving lives at both ends of the leash."

In celebration of the release, Jeptha Creed Distillery will host a Veterans Day tribute on November 7, featuring a color guard ceremony, guest speakers, bottle signings, light appetizers, and more. For more information, visit https://jepthacreed.com/event/red-white-blue-bourbon-batch-5-release/.

The Red, White & Blue Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey Batch 5 (SRP: $74.99) is available in the distillery gift shop, online spirit shop, and in select retail locations in 40 U.S. states. Find a store near you by visiting https://jepthacreed.com/where-to-buy

About Jeptha Creed Distillery (https://jepthacreed.com)

Located in Shelbyville, KY, Jeptha Creed Distillery uses old fashioned methods to meet today's demanding modern tastes. They use only the finest ingredients, locally grown and sourced to ensure their products meet the highest expectations for quality and flavor. Owned and operated by dynamic mother-and-daughter duo Joyce and Autumn Nethery, Jeptha Creed sits on 64 acres of farmland, where they grow the Bloody Butcher Corn used for all of their products, including vodka, moonshine, and bourbon.

About K9s For Warriors (https://k9sforwarriors.org/)

Determined to end Veteran suicide, K9s For Warriors is the leading nonprofit organization that provides trained Service Dogs to military Veterans nationwide suffering from PTSD, traumatic brain injury, and/or military sexual trauma â at no financial cost to the Veteran. Backed by groundbreaking scientific research from the University of Arizona's OHAIRE Lab, the program demonstrates how Service Dogs can help mitigate symptoms of PTSD while simultaneously restoring confidence and independence. Founded in 2011 as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, K9s For Warriors is committed to saving lives at both ends of the leash by primarily rescuing dogs and pairing them with Veterans in need. The organization is also dedicated to raising awareness about Veterans' mental health and driving policy-level reform. To date, K9s has paired more than 1,350 Veterans with life-changing Service Dogs and rescued more than 2,500 dogs. 

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