Veteran technology executive moves from advisor to full-time role to drive global scale, strategic partnerships, and revenue growth

REDWOOD CITY, Calif., Nov. 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Hammerhead AI, which transforms available power in existing data centers into deployable AI inference capacity, today announced the appointment of Bobby Napiltonia as President, effective November 1, 2026.

The appointment comes less than a year after Hammerhead's $10 million seed round, as the company shifts from early momentum to its next phase of growth. Napiltonia's decision to go from advising the company to joining its leadership full-time reflects the potential he sees in the business. As Hammerhead gains significant traction, the company is expanding its team, accelerating growth through channel partnerships, including its collaborations with TD SYNNEX, Schneider Electric and other strategic partners.

An architect and creator of Salesforce AppExchange and former Chief Revenue Officer of Twilio, Napiltonia brings nearly four decades of experience building technology businesses, creating global partner ecosystems, and driving revenue growth. At Salesforce, he grew the partner ecosystem from 30 to more than 6,000 partners, and expanded channels and alliances from under 5% to about one-third of company revenue. In the energy sector, he held leadership roles at smart grid software company eMeter and smart building technology company Enlighted, both later acquired by Siemens. As President, he will build the operational and commercial foundations for lasting scale, with a relentless focus on revenue growth.

Napiltonia initially joined Hammerhead as an advisor after more than a decade of working with members of the founding team. After collaborating closely with founder and CEO Rahul Kar and gaining first-hand insight into the company's technology and market opportunity, he decided to join full time.

While much of the industry is racing to build new infrastructure, Hammerhead is focused on unlocking capacity that already exists. Its ORCA software platform brings that capacity online for AI cloud providers and enterprises in under nine months, a timeline that keeps pace with inference demand.

"Bobby has spent his career building more than revenue organizations. He has helped create platforms and ecosystems that changed how entire markets operate," said Rahul Kar, Founder and CEO of Hammerhead AI. "From building marketplaces from the ground up to leading revenue at Twilio and delivering multiple exits in the energy sector, he understands what it takes to turn technology into a scalable business. Having worked alongside him during his time as an advisor, I know the combination of vision, execution, and commercial discipline he brings. That is exactly what Hammerhead needs as we enter our next chapter."

"I have learned that the biggest opportunities often come from challenging what an industry takes for granted," said Napiltonia. "The AI industry is racing to build more data centers. Hammerhead is asking a different question: What if some of the capacity we urgently need is already there, waiting to be unlocked? That caught my attention. I joined as an advisor because I saw the potential. I am joining as President because I am convinced we have an opportunity to build a consequential business around a real and urgent market need. Now it is about execution: earning customers' trust, building deep partnerships, and delivering results."

About Hammerhead AI

Hammerhead AI turns available power into deployable inference capacity in months, helping data center operators convert underutilized assets into new AI revenue. Its ORCA software platform orchestrates power, cooling, and compute to unlock at least 30% more capacity from existing infrastructure. Founded by veterans who have managed more than 8 GW of mission-critical assets, Hammerhead is backed by investors including Buoyant Ventures and SE Ventures.

Learn more at www.hammerheadco.ai or follow HammerheadAI, Inc. on LinkedIn.

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Milwaukee Cylinder Launches Active Barrier Chamber (ABCâ¢) Technology to Extend Cylinder Service Life in Highly Contaminated Environments

MILWAUKEE, Nov. 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Milwaukee Cylinder today announced the launch of its Active Barrier Chamber (ABCâ¢) technology, an innovative cylinder solution designed for highly contaminated environments. The system uses an active flush chamber and secondary wiper seal, in addition to the primary wiper, to dislodge and continuously flush contaminants from the rod before they can reach the rod seals. This active contamination removal helps protect the rod seals, piston seals, and cylinder tube, extending cylinder service life and improving uptime in demanding industrial applications.

As modern manufacturing demands higher uptime, industrial operators face persistent challenges with premature component failure due to environmental contamination. Traditional passive wipers often allow finer particles to enter the cylinder, leading to rod seal degradation, piston wear, internal scoring, and costly unplanned downtime. The new cylinder directly addresses these vulnerabilities by replacing passive defense with active contamination removal.

Key features and engineering advancements of the new cylinder line include:

- Active Flush Chamber: Features a dedicated, sealed flush chamber positioned directly behind the primary wiper. Continuous low-pressure fluid flow actively captures and removes abrasive contaminants from the rod before they can reach the rod seal area.

- Dual-Layer Wiper Protection: Integrates a secondary internal wiper seal that provides a critical secondary barrier. As contaminants travel along the rod, the secondary wiper dislodges them from the rod surface, allowing the flushing fluid to capture and remove them from the chamber before they can reach the rod seals.

- Mounting Flexibility: ABC⢠technology is available on Milwaukee Cylinder H-Series cylinders with all mounting configurations, making it easy to apply across a wide range of new and existing applications.

"Our ABC technology is a great solution for highly contaminated environments and another example of how Milwaukee Cylinder continues to lead the industrial cylinder market through innovation," said Douglas Lacina, President of Milwaukee Cylinder.

To watch a video showing how ABC technology works, review technical information, or request application assistance, visit www.milwaukeecylinder.com or contact the engineering team at 414-769-9700.

ABOUT MILWAUKEE CYLINDER

Founded in 1956 and headquartered in Cudahy, Wisconsin, Milwaukee Cylinder manufactures hydraulic and pneumatic cylinders for industrial applications. Through a broad network of distribution partners across North America, they provide standard and custom cylinder solutions known for their performance in demanding environments.

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Dark Horse Cranes Secures $5.6 Million in Initial Contract Awards Across Permian Basin Energy and Data Center Markets

Rapidly Scaling Operator Commits Five Heavy Cranes Across Multiple Infrastructure Projects Within 90 Days of Launch

MIDLAND, Texas, Nov. 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Dark Horse Cranes LLC today announced it has secured its first major commercial contract awards, totaling $5.6 million in aggregate value. The agreements span three separate midstream energy developments across the Permian Basin and a multi-month structural engagement on a major data center campus. The contracts fully commit five heavy all-terrain cranes from the company's fleet for terms ranging from two to six months.

In the Permian Basin, Dark Horse crews are providing critical operated crane services to support compressor station and midstream infrastructure installations for a top-25 exploration and production (E&P) operator. Demonstrating the company's high-utilization capabilities, Dark Horse field crews are executing intensive 12-hour shifts across Midland, Martin, and Howard counties.

Simultaneously, Dark Horse has expanded its footprint into digital infrastructure, deploying two heavy all-terrain cranes to support structural steel erection, precast concrete placement, and heavy mechanical/electrical equipment setting for a major data center development. Per contractual confidentiality agreements, the client identity and exact facility location remain undisclosed.

"Securing high-tier data center infrastructure work and major Permian midstream contracts in the exact same quarter validates our business model," said Dakota Presley, VP of Operations for Dark Horse Cranes. "Both the traditional energy and digital infrastructure sectors demand heavy iron managed by elite, safety-certified crews. Dark Horse is engineered to deliver exactly that at scale."

To support this accelerating $5.6 million backlog and meet a growing pipeline of enterprise B2B demand, Dark Horse Cranes continues to execute its aggressive asset expansion strategy, adding three to four late-model heavy cranes to its Permian-based fleet every month.

About Dark Horse Cranes

Dark Horse Cranes LLC is an operated crane rental and logistics provider headquartered in Midland, Texas, serving energy, industrial, infrastructure, and commercial construction sectors. The company bridges institutional-grade financial discipline with decades of veteran Texas field experience, providing certified operators, comprehensive rigging support, and a rapidly expanding all-terrain fleet built for demanding industrial environments. Learn more at: darkhorsecrane.com.

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IEEE Study Presents New Approach to Control Dewetting of Thin Films

Researchers propose engineering of nonlocal optical environments to control dewetting of metallic thin films

PISCATAWAY, N.J., Nov. 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Dewetting of thin films is a phenomenon in which heat or laser irradiation destabilizes a continuous film, causing it to retract into nanoscale island-like structures. Compared to thermal dewetting, laser-induced dewetting offers greater precision, speed, and flexibility, and is a promising approach for patterning metallic thin films.

In applications such as plasmonic color laser printing and fabrication of substrate-engraved metasurfaces, controlling the size and distribution of the resulting nanostructures remains a major challenge. In others, including low-emissivity window coatings and nanoscale plasmonic devices, dewetting is undesirable because it shortens coating lifetime and degrades device performance.

A new study made available online on February 23, 2026, and published in Volume 32, Issue 3 of IEEE Journal of Selected Topics in Quantum Electronics on May 01, 2026, explores a unique approach to control laser-induced dewetting. "In this study, we explore how nonlocal optical environments, created using optically engineered nanophotonic materials like optical cavities, manipulate light and influence laser-induced dewetting in thin metallic films," explains

Dr. Thejaswi U. Tumkur, corresponding author of the study.

The researchers fabricated four samples with identical chemical compositions but different optical structures beneath a 10 nm gold film by varying the thickness of the underlying silica and gold layers. Two samples showed the expected solid-state dewetting behavior, while the others exhibited previously unreported features, including broad nano- and micron-scale particle size distributions and complex spatial patterns.

The findings indicate that nonlocal optical effects, alongside thermal, capillary, and fluid dynamic effects, influence dewetting. Finite-element simulations also ruled out local electric field variations as the cause.

"Our results offer a unique way of controlling the particle morphologies formed upon dewetting by engineering the underlying optical cavity," concludes Dr. Mikhail A. Noginov, corresponding author of the study. "This will help add more flexibility in controlling dewetting dynamics beyond conventional ways and can even help reduce dewetting where laser-induced damage is undesirable."

Reference

Title of original paper: Laser-Induced Dewetting of Gold Thin Films on Optically Engineered Substrates

Journal: IEEE Journal of Selected Topics in Quantum Electronics

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1109/JSTQE.2026.3665139 

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Water Well Trust Celebrates Completion of 1,000th Water Well

DAVIDSON, N.C., Nov. 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Water Well Trust, the national nonprofit helping low income Americans get access to a clean, safe water supply, announced the completion of its 1,000th water well since the program began in 2012.

Funded by the USDA's Decentralized Water Systems (DWS) program and matching funds from Water Systems Council member companies, the Water Well Trust provides low-interest loans for wells for the construction and rehabilitation of household water wells and septic systems for eligible low-income homeowners across the country.

The 1,000th water well was recently completed in Aroda, Virginia, for a veteran whose well ran dry in August 2026. Since that time, he had been getting water for his home from a local store and his neighbor.

To date, the Water Well Trust program has helped improve water access in 44 states, with WWT participating in the drilling or rehabilitation of more than 1,000 water wells and 174 wastewater projects.

To be eligible for assistance, applicants must own and occupy the property as their primary residence for at least one year, have no access to a public water supply or sewer system, and have household income at or below 60% of their state's median non-metropolitan income. Income eligibility is based on all residents of the household.

In addition, the property must be current on all taxes and must be deemed rural by the USDA.

Homeowners interested in the program can determine their eligibility and begin the application process by completing the submission form available through the Water Well Trust website.

The Water Well Trust was established by the Water Systems Council to help address a challenge that remains largely unseen in many parts of the country: Americans living without dependable access to safe drinking water. An estimated two million Americans lack access to clean drinking water, not including tribal communities, where one in 10 Indigenous Americans lacks access to safe water or basic sanitation.

Through its work, WWT also demonstrates how decentralized and well-based water systems can provide sustainable, cost-effective solutions for rural households and communities.

For more information visit waterwelltrust.org.

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Financial agents connect finance teams and business owners with the evidence, explanations and approvals behind forecast decisions.

AUSTIN, Texas, Nov. 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Octopus AI, an Artificial Financial Intelligence platform for enterprises, today outlined how it coordinates autonomous financial processes across finance teams, business owners and existing enterprise systems, with finance retaining final approval.

Starting with the decision to be made, Octopus investigates material variances, coordinates explanations from responsible business owners, assesses forecast implications and prepares changes for approval. Retained context connects the original issue to the proposed adjustment, helping finance and operational teams decide whether corrective action is needed.

The approach combines four functions: identifying and reducing financial risks, standardizing information flow, automating budget-owner feedback collection and preparing updated forecasts for review. Human approval governs outbound requests and final forecasts; missing inputs and conflicting explanations remain visible for review.

Source-linked information, retained business explanations and approval records let finance examine what changed and why. The purpose is to support decisions across the business without replacing its ledger and planning systems.

"Financial processes do not stop at the finance department," said Lena Levin, Co-Founder and CEO of Octopus AI. "We connect the financial signal with the people who can explain it, the forecast implications and the decision that follows. Success means unnecessary work removed, better-supported decisions and financial value the business can verify."

Octopus proposes evaluating autonomous finance through three outcomes: complexity eliminated, decision quality improved and financial value realized. Evaluation distinguishes identified opportunities, approved actions and measured results. Potential savings should not be reported as realized savings.

A spending variance, for example, may justify reducing waste, revising an assumption or deliberately investing more. The objective is a supported decision with an accountable owner, followed by evaluation of the outcome, rather than a faster report alone.

Request a demonstration of Octopus AI's variance-to-forecast workflow at https://myoctopus.ai/book-a-demo.

About Octopus AI

Octopus AI builds Artificial Financial Intelligence for enterprise finance, connecting financial data, business-owner context and recurring planning workflows alongside existing ERP and planning systems.

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Lena Levin, Co-Founder & CEO

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FairPlay and NAAHL Publish Interactive CRA Map Highlighting Effects of Proposed Rule Changes

LOS ANGELES, Nov. 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- NAAHL CRA Map, powered by FairPlay AI, gives banks and policymakers clear data on how proposed changes to the Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) would affect communities across the country. The map draws on FairPlay's CRAi platform analytics and the National Association of Affordable Housing Lenders' (NAAHL) federal CRA expertise to show the community-by-community impact of the thresholds under consideration.

Measuring how the proposal would affect communities takes data that is public but scattered across federal agencies and filings. That data includes FFIEC CRA disclosure files, FDIC and FFIEC call reports, the FDIC Summary of Deposits, CRA performance evaluations from the FDIC, OCC and Federal Reserve, and U.S. Census Bureau data. CRAi, FairPlay's AI-powered CRA insights platform, brings those sources together. NAAHL adds the perspective of its members: the banks, community development financial institutions (CDFIs), and other lenders that finance affordable housing and community development across the country.

NAAHL uses CRAi to show its members and policymakers how CRA rules play out in the markets they serve.

The NAAHL CRA Coverage Map, is an interactive tool built on CRAi. The map, which is publicly available, shows how the rule proposed by the OCC and the FDIC would change the number of banks evaluated for community development in each census tract. NAAHL drew on the same analysis in the comments it filed with the agencies on October 13.

The proposal would raise the small-bank threshold from $412 million to $1 billion in assets and the large-bank threshold from $1.649 billion to $10 billion. Banks from $1 billion to $10 billion would become intermediate banks, evaluated under a lending test and a community development test instead of separate lending, investment and service tests. The agencies also asked for comment on a broader set, with small banks defined as those under $10 billion in assets and large banks as those at $30 billion or more.

What the map shows

Under the agencies' proposal, NAAHL estimates that about 400 OCC- or FDIC-regulated banks would move from the large-bank framework into the intermediate category. Those banks hold about 7% of deposits nationwide but reported $25.9 billion in community development loans in 2024, 19% of the national dollar volume.

The broader alternative would reach much further. If the small-bank threshold rose to $10 billion:

- 3,673 banks would be small banks with no community development test, up from 2,288 under current thresholds.

- More than 31 million people live in census tracts where five or fewer banks evaluated for community development.

- More than 2.6 million additional people would live in census tracts where no bank is evaluated for community development.

Banks with less than $30 billion in assets made nearly $53.5 billion in community development loans in 2024, more than a third of community development lending by dollar volume and nearly two-thirds by number of loans. CRA-motivated investors provided about 80% of the equity for Low-Income Housing Tax Credit projects that year.

"Every debate about CRA thresholds ends up counting banks. This map counts people," said Kareem Saleh, founder and CEO of FairPlay. "If the small-bank line moves to $10 billion, more than 2.6 million additional people would live in census tracts where no bank is evaluated for community development. Before regulators draw that line, they should know who ends up on the wrong side of it."

"CRA is an irreplaceable policy that harnesses the power of the U.S. banking system to expand access to housing and economic opportunity," said Sarah Brundage, NAAHL President and CEO. "Blunt changes to CRA may have unintended consequences. Updates to CRA should ensure that we are enhancing the outcomes of CRA for families, not suppressing them. Working with FairPlay, we can now show policymakers, community by community, exactly where these changes would be felt most profoundly."

The map is available at naahl.org/cra-map.

NAAHL also joined more than 475 organizations, covering all 50 states, in a letter urging the OCC and FDIC to keep meaningful community development responsibilities for banks of all sizes.

About FairPlay

FairPlay is the AI enablement company for the financial services and insurance industries. FairPlay specializes in testing, tuning, and validating AI systems and agents, helping institutions deploy AI faster, more profitably, and in full compliance. Its products address the toughest challenges in AI deployment, including Bias Testing, Model Optimization, Model and Agentic Validation, Second Look, and Safe AI Sourcing. FairPlay's work has been featured in The Wall Street Journal, USA Today, Politico, American Banker, and Forbes. In 2023, Fast Company recognized FairPlay as a "World Changing Idea." To learn more, please visit fairplay.ai

About NAAHL

Founded in 1990, the National Association of Affordable Housing Lenders (NAAHL) is the national alliance of the leading investors and lenders in affordable housing and community development â bringing together banks, CDFIs, and other public, private, and nonprofit lenders. NAAHL's mission is to expand economic opportunity through innovative financing and policymaking for affordable housing and community development. NAAHL's member network uniquely represents the public-private partnership that makes possible affordable housing and community development financing in America.

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Houston Rockets and ITA Airways Launch International Marketing Partnership

HOUSTON, Nov. 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Houston Rockets and ITA Airways today announced a new international partnership, making ITA Airways, the Italian flagship airline and member of Lufthansa Group, an Official Partner of the historic NBA franchise. The agreement with the two-time NBA champion will strengthen ITA Airways' brand visibility in the U.S. through strategic brand placement during Rockets home games. The partnership will provide the airline with a valuable platform, enabling it to reach a broad and diverse audience and strengthen its presence in the American market through one of the world's leading sports stages.

"ITA Airways is known for the care it shows every guest, and our shared commitment to enhancing the guest experience makes this a natural fit," said Gretchen Sheirr, President of Business Operations for the Houston Rockets and Comets. "As basketball continues to grow around the world, this partnership gives us a great opportunity to connect with our fans in Italy and bring people together through a shared love of the game."

"Italy loves basketball and the NBA, and so we are proud to announce this new international partnership with the Houston Rockets. It's an important opportunity to strengthen ITA Airways' presence in the U.S. and Houston and bring more travelers and fans closer to Italy," said Joerg Eberhart, Chief Executive Officer and General Manager of ITA Airways. "We aim to create new opportunities to connect people, cultures and destinations while showcasing the airline, Italy, and its many attractions. Partnering with the Rockets represents a unique opportunity to engage with a broad and diverse audience and support our growth and commercial development objectives across North America."

The partnership supports ITA Airways' growth strategy in the U.S. and highlights the direct connection between Houston and Rome the airline's ninth destination in its North American network. Launched in May 2026, it is demonstrating its commercial potential, with the route exceeding expectations. In addition to Houston, the ITA Airways network in North America includes New York, Boston, Miami, Chicago, Washington, Los Angeles, San Francisco and Toronto.

An exciting program for fans is envisioned, coming to life through a range of marketing and communications activities on the court as well as on the Houston Rockets digital and social media channels, with the participation of Houston Rockets players and Legends. These initiatives will enable ITA Airways to reach a broad audience in the Houston metropolitan area and strengthen engagement with basketball fans. Fan-focused activations designed to bring American audiences closer to Italy through experiences that combine sports and travel. Initiatives will include promotional activities such as instant-win opportunities and access to premium experiences. The partnership will also engage Italian audiences through initiatives designed to introduce basketball fans to the Houston Rockets and strengthen the connection between the franchise, Rome and Italy.

Leveraging the Houston Rockets' international popularity and extensive fanbase, the partnership will enable ITA Airways to engage with a diverse audience, generate interest in its flight network and promote Italy as a travel destination for the U.S. market.

Known as Space City, Houston is an international metropolis characterized by extraordinary cultural diversity. This cosmopolitan spirit is also reflected in the identity of the Houston Rockets, whose fanbase extends well beyond Texas and reaches major metropolitan areas across the U.S.

About The Houston Rockets:

In October 2017, Tilman J. Fertitta assumed ownership of the National Basketball Association's Houston Rockets and operation of the team's home arena, Toyota Center, located in downtown Houston. In May 2026, the Women's National Basketball Association approved the relocation of the Connecticut Sun to Houston for the 2027 season, marking the return of the Houston Comets. The Rockets, who originated in San Diego and moved to Houston in 1971, are entering their 60th season as an NBA franchise and won back-to-back championships in 1993-94 and 1994-95.  The Comets were one of the original eight WNBA franchises and won the league's first four championships from 1997-2000.  Through the Clutch City Foundation, the Rockets and Comets utilize the power of basketball to transform lives and positively impact the Houston community.  For more information, please visit Rockets.com and HoustonComets.com.

About ITA Airways:

ITA Airways is the Italian reference carrier. The Company is 59% owned by the Ministry of Economy and Finance and 41% by Deutsche Lufthansa AG. ITA Airways operates both passenger and cargo air transport services, providing Italy with high-quality connectivity to international destinations, supporting tourism and foreign trade, as well as domestic connectivity within the Country, also leveraging integrated mobility. Through strong digitization of processes to ensure the best possible experience and personalized services, ITA Airways places customer service at the core of its strategy. Sustainability is one of the guiding principles of ITA Airways' Industrial Plan and encompasses the environmental, social and governance (ESG) dimensions. Key initiatives include the renewal of the fleet with next-generation aircraft, which can reduce fuel consumption and related CO â emissions by up to 25% compared with previous-generation aircraft, an increasing focus on our people, and the progressive integration of sustainability principles across our internal processes. ITA Airways is a member of Star Alliance, the world's leading global airline alliance, connecting customers to a seamless travel experience across its member airlines worldwide.

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Collaboration connects Asembia GPO members with URAC's independent accreditation programs

WASHINGTON, Nov. 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- URAC, the nation's most complete independent nonprofit health care accreditor, and Asembia, a strategic partner to the specialty pharmaceutical industry providing group purchasing, patient support, technology, data and distribution solutions, today announced a strategic partnership to support specialty pharmacies in pursuing accreditation and demonstrating their commitment to quality patient care.

Through the partnership, eligible members of Asembia's Group Purchasing Organization (GPO) will have access to URAC accreditation programs, educational resources and support designed to help organizations advance quality, operational excellence and market differentiation. The partnership is a streamlined path to pursuing URAC accreditation.

Asembia's Group Purchasing Organization combines purchasing scale, operational expertise and long-standing industry relationships to help specialty pharmacies reduce costs, improve performance and access programs designed for the unique needs of the specialty pharmacy market. The collaboration brings together Asembia's specialty pharmacy expertise and connected GPO membership with URAC's independent accreditation programs, helping participating pharmacies strengthen quality, operational performance and the delivery of patient care.

"Accreditation gives specialty pharmacies a framework for strengthening their operations and demonstrating their commitment to the patients they serve," said Shawn Griffin, MD, President and CEO. "We're pleased to work with Asembia to help more pharmacies pursue independent accreditation and demonstrate the quality of their services."

"Asembia is committed to helping specialty pharmacies strengthen performance while maintaining the highest standards of quality and patient care," said Thom Cohn, Chief Strategy Officer, "Our collaboration with URAC gives eligible Asembia GPO members greater access to an independent accreditation framework that can support continuous improvement, reinforce trust and help pharmacies better serve their patients."

URAC offers accreditation programs for specialty pharmacy and other pharmacy services. Its accreditation process evaluates organizations against established standards and provides a framework for continuous quality improvement.

About Asembia

Asembia is a strategic partner to the specialty pharmaceutical industry, providing group purchasing, patient support, technology, data and distribution solutions. Asembia's Group Purchasing Organization combines purchasing scale, specialty expertise and long-standing industry relationships to help pharmacies and manufacturers navigate contracting, purchasing and access challenges. Through its connected ecosystem, Asembia helps its partners reduce costs, improve performance and support more efficient access to specialty medications. Learn more at www.asembia.com.

About URAC

URAC is an independent nonprofit accreditation organization dedicated to advancing health care quality and patient safety. Founded in 1990, URAC develops evidence-based standards with input from health care experts and stakeholders and offers accreditation and certification programs across pharmacy, health care management, digital health and other areas of health care. Learn more at www.urac.org.

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URAC: Laura Wood | [email protected]

Asembia: Bill Fitzgerald | VP Marketing | [email protected] 

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PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Xactus, the leading verification innovator for the mortgage industry, today announced the launch of a daily subscription offering for the Xactus Mortgage Intent Index (XMII), helping mortgage lenders, capital markets professionals, and economists track emerging demand without waiting for the next weekly report.

Bond markets and Interest rates move throughout the day, influencing mortgage activity as conditions change. The daily XMII subscription provides real-time awareness through daily readings of consumer mortgage intent, helping subscribers understand how demand is responding and recognize emerging trends.

XMII analyzes aggregated, anonymized mortgage credit inquiry activity across Xactus' verification network to identify signals of consumer intent early in the mortgage process. The new paid subscription builds on the index's introduction in October 2025, giving subscribers daily access to insights that can support more timely planning and market analysis.

"A single day's activity can tell one story, while a series of daily observations can reveal a developing trend," said Thomas Lloyd, Chief Strategy Officer at Xactus. "XMII helps mortgage professionals put those movements into perspective and evaluate whether a shift in demand is sustained."

For lenders, daily visibility can help inform staffing, marketing, and resource allocation as demand changes. By monitoring mortgage intent, subscribers can track shifts in mortgage activity, assess whether activity is gaining or losing momentum, and evaluate daily changes alongside longer-term trends.

The insights also extend beyond mortgage operations. As an indicator of consumer engagement with the mortgage market, XMII can help economists and capital markets professionals assess how changing financial conditions are translating into mortgage activity. That perspective adds context to the broader macroeconomic picture by connecting movements in financial markets with early signals of consumer demand.

The daily XMII subscription is now available. For subscription information, visit xactus.com/xmii.

About the Xactus Mortgage Intent Index

The Xactus Mortgage Intent Index measures consumer mortgage intent using aggregated, anonymized credit inquiry data from Xactus' verification network. It helps mortgage professionals assess emerging demand across the pre-application, application, and pre-close stages of the mortgage process.

About Xactus

Xactus is a leading verification innovator advancing intelligent verification across financial services. Through its proprietary Intelligent Verification Platform®, Xactus360, the company delivers advanced data and technology solutions that help organizations make better decisions faster while increasing efficiency and reducing operational waste. With a focus on automation, accuracy, and innovation, Xactus continues to modernize verification and improve outcomes across complex decisioning environments.

To learn more, visit xactus.com or contact [email protected]. For media inquiries, please contact [email protected].

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