COCO ROBOTICS AND DELIVEROO ANNOUNCE EXCLUSIVE PARTNERSHIP TO SCALE ROBOT DELIVERIES ACROSS THE UK

The partnership marks Coco Robotics' UK debut as it accelerates expansion across Europe

The rollout is due to begin in London's Canary Wharf before expanding to several other towns and cities in the coming months

The partnership follows the successful collaboration between Coco, DoorDash and Wolt in the U.S. and other geographies

LOS ANGELES, Oct. 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Coco Robotics, one of the largest sidewalk delivery operators across the U.S. and Europe, and Deliveroo, a brand within DoorDash's global portfolio, are set to bring robot deliveries to towns and cities across the UK through a new strategic partnership.

Coco Robotics will launch in multiple locations, beginning with Canary Wharf in London this October, before launching in Milton Keynes, Leeds, Stockton on Tees and Nottingham in the coming weeks and months.

The launches have been welcomed by local authorities across the UK in a positive sign of support for the innovative new service and job creation the partnership will bring. Coco is also in discussions with other councils across both London and the UK.

Consumers will initially be able to order from the likes of Patty&Bun, independent family-run brands like bakery Signorelli and cafe and restaurant Beam, in Wood Wharf, Canary Wharf, before the service area expands to include a wider pool of merchants at a later stage, including Ole & Steen, Royal China and Din Tai Fung. In Milton Keynes, consumers will be able to order from Smoke and Pepper amongst others when the service rolls out.

The multi-city rollout marks Coco's entry into the UK, extending the company's broader expansion across Europe. The launch will be backed by local investment in UK operational infrastructure, creating new skilled jobs in operations, maintenance and logistics across each region, supported by new depot and charging facilities.

The partnership represents a significant milestone in Deliveroo's autonomous delivery journey, marking its first use of autonomous delivery vehicles in the UK. The move reflects the company's strategy to develop a multi-modal last-mile delivery approach by scaling new delivery methods for consumers and merchants, building on learnings from other geographies.

While the majority of orders will continue to be fulfilled by Deliveroo's extensive rider network, Coco's fully electric robots are suited to short-distances and navigating urban environments, offering additional flexibility to local businesses on Deliveroo's platform to fulfill more orders.

Built to travel safely and navigate busy urban environments, Coco's robots operate at walking pace, moving safely along sidewalks while carrying orders directly to customers. Each delivery is zero-emission and reduces urban congestion.

Through its partnership with BlindSquare, Coco will also share real-time data on sidewalk hazards identified by its robots, so that the company can update its app to help alert blind and partially sighted pedestrians to obstacles ahead.

Zach Rash, CEO and co-founder of Coco Robotics: "We're thrilled to be bringing Coco to the UK with Deliveroo as our launch partner, building on our existing partnership with DoorDash. The interest here has been incredible, and we're committed to building something that creates lasting value for local merchants and the communities they serve. As we expand further across the UK, we look forward to giving more businesses another reliable delivery option and more communities access to the kind of infrastructure that makes delivery work better for everyone."

Miki Kuusi, CEO at Deliveroo and Head of DoorDash International: "London is where Deliveroo was born, so it feels fitting that we're launching our first UK autonomous delivery service with Coco Robotics here before expanding our exclusive partnership to more towns and cities nationwide, building on our partnership in other geographies."

"We see huge potential in autonomous delivery and we are looking forward to working with Coco to bring more flexibility to our delivery network, helping local restaurants and shops meet increasing consumer demand. We firmly believe that robot and drone technology should benefit High Street businesses of all sizes, helping them remain competitive and meet consumers in new ways."

Ilkka Pirttimaa, Founder, BlindSquare: "This isn't theoretical anymore. We're seeing firsthand how Coco's real-time sidewalk data delivers tangible safety improvements for our users in every city where we operate together. Coco's robots are essentially a real-time accessibility mapping network, feeding hazard data, discarded e-scooters, temporary construction, straight into BlindSquare's self-voicing app, giving blind and partially sighted pedestrians the crucial seconds they need to navigate safely. London is historic, dynamic, and often challenging to navigate. Bringing this safety layer here is a major step forward, and it's what autonomous technology should look like in a city. Coco's robots don't just share the sidewalk, they help make it more accessible for everyone."

Mayor of the East Midlands, Claire Ward, said: "The East Midlands is determined to be a leader in the adoption of new technologies, and Coco's UK launch is exactly the kind of opportunity that reflects our ambitions for the region. We look forward to working with Coco Robotics to explore the potential for autonomous delivery and the benefits it could bring to businesses, residents and visitors."

Ben Houchen, Mayor of Tees Valley: "Teesside, Darlington and Hartlepool have built a reputation for turning innovation into reality, and Coco Robotics choosing our region as one of its first UK launches is another major vote of confidence in everything we're building here. This project will bring more cutting-edge tech, new investment and good-quality opportunities for local people — further proof that Teesside is one of the best places in the country to grow and invest in industries of the future."

Jacinta Rowsell, Managing Director of Operations at Canary Wharf Group: "It's exciting to be the first UK launch for Coco and Deliveroo's autonomous delivery partnership. Canary Wharf is built on an ambitious vision, one which supports and encourages growth and innovation, and our partnership with Coco is a great example of this."

DoorDash and Wolt partner with Coco across multiple cities across the globe, including Los Angeles, San Jose, Chicago, Miami, Washington D.C. and Helsinki. Deliveroo, Wolt and DoorDash are also exploring different forms of autonomous vehicles across multiple geographies, and DoorDash continues to invest in autonomous delivery solutions. The companies have established partnerships with multiple leading aerial drone and ground-based robot operators, and DoorDash has developed its own in-house autonomous delivery robot, Dot, which is operating across the greater Phoenix area in Arizona.

How Coco robots work

Coco robots operate at a walking pace and use onboard sensors, cameras, and AI-driven navigation to move along sidewalks. The system processes real-time environmental data at the edge, without relying on cloud connectivity, allowing the robot to perceive and respond to its surroundings as conditions change. Each robot is designed to operate within the existing flow of pedestrian and urban traffic rather than requiring dedicated infrastructure.

Deployment in any new location is always phased and aligned with local regulations. Coco's control software enforces location-specific speed limits and routing policies, and supervising operators are trained on local rules and street conditions. The robot is designed to move predictably and yield where appropriate. The objective is to complement urban mobility systems, not interfere with them.

About Coco Robotics

Coco Robotics is one of the largest robot delivery fleets across the U.S. and Europe, combining autonomous robots, real-world operations data, and advanced AI to power smarter, more efficient city logistics. Founded in 2020, Coco has completed more than 500,000 zero-emission deliveries across the U.S. and Europe for more than 4,500 restaurants and retailers. The fleet continuously learns from millions of miles of real-world operations, giving Coco instant adaptability to new cities and environments. Coco partners with leading delivery platforms including Deliveroo, DoorDash, and Wolt to bring autonomous delivery services to businesses and consumers around the world. For more information, visit cocodelivery.com.

About Deliveroo

Deliveroo is changing the way people eat and shop by bringing the neighbourhood to your door,  unlocking a wealth of hyperlocal choice across restaurants, grocery and retail, with fast and reliable delivery, at the right price. Founded in 2013 by William Shu and Greg Orlowski, Deliveroo joined forces with DoorDash (NASDAQ: DASH) in 2025. Together, we operate in more than 40 countries. You can read more on the Deliveroo website.

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Validated target commits MobileFuse to maintaining zero Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions through 2030 while measuring and reducing Scope 3 emissions

NEW YORK, Oct. 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- MobileFuse, a leading advertising and technology platform, today announced that SBTi Services validated its science-based greenhouse gas emissions reduction target.

The validated target states: MobileFuse commits to maintain zero Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions through 2030, and to measure and reduce its Scope 3 emissions from a 2024 base year.

The company will measure and report progress against the target annually. Its Scope 1 and Scope 2 target ambition was classified as aligned with a 1.5°C trajectory under the SBTi framework - the most ambitious designation available through the SBTi process.

With this validation, MobileFuse joins a global community of nearly 12,000 companies with validated science-based targets.

"This validation strengthens the accountability behind our climate work," said Pete Gonsiorowski, Director of Ad Quality at MobileFuse. "We've spent several years building the measurement practices needed to support this target. Our focus now is on understanding our value chain emissions, identifying opportunities for reduction and delivering measurable progress through 2030."

The validated target builds on four consecutive annual greenhouse gas inventories covering 2021 through 2024, each independently verified through The Climate Registry. MobileFuse's fifth annual greenhouse gas inventory is currently in progress.

"Science-based targets give companies a clear framework for turning climate ambition into measurable action," said Brian Murphy, Founder of Alpine Project. "MobileFuse's validated target marks an important milestone for the company and underscores the role advertising technology businesses can play in advancing measurable, accountable climate action. The work now is to build on this foundation and deliver against its target through 2030."

With the target now validated, MobileFuse will focus on execution across its value chain. The company will continue measuring its emissions annually, strengthening the quality and completeness of its value chain data and identifying opportunities to reduce its Scope 3 emissions.

About MobileFuse

MobileFuse is an AI-powered advertising technology platform built to drive measurable outcomes for the world's leading brands, agencies, and publishers. Backed by a world-class engineering team, MobileFuse delivers proprietary SDK technology, advanced creative, identity solutions, and agentic AI capabilities while upholding the highest standards of quality, transparency, and brand safety. Collaboration and innovation are at the core of everything MobileFuse does, helping marketers achieve both performance and brand goals. For more information, visit mobilefuse.com.

Crafted for Quality. Engineered for Results.

About the Science Based Targets initiative

The Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) is a corporate climate action organization that enables companies and financial institutions worldwide to help combat the climate crisis.

The SBTi develops standards, tools, and guidance that allow companies to set greenhouse gas emissions reduction targets to reach net-zero by 2050 at the latest. SBTi Services Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of the SBTi, delivers target validation services. Learn more at sciencebasedtargets.org.

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New business unit designed to deliver enterprise-grade AI transformation to emerging enterprises that generate $1 billion to $5 billion in annual revenue, building toward Global 2000 scale, through a dedicated, right-sized operating model built for speed

TEANECK, N.J., Oct. 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH), a leading AI builder and technology services provider, today announced the launch of Cognizant Activate, a new business unit designed to help emerging enterprises harness AI and accelerate transformation. Cognizant Activate brings the depth of Cognizant's AI Builder capability, proven with the world's largest companies, together with a purpose-built operating model tailored to the speed, priorities and decision-making dynamics of emerging enterprises.

Emerging enterprises with high growth face many of the same pressures as large enterprises, including legacy technology, rising cybersecurity risk and the need to adopt AI ahead of competitors, but they require solutions that are faster to deploy and right-sized for their scale.

Cognizant Activate is expected to deliver platform-aligned, pre-configured solution kits spanning data and AI, cybersecurity, enterprise applications, cloud modernization and managed services. The business unit will operate with vertically integrated teams and a single engagement lead accountable from the first conversation through delivery. It will launch with an initial focus on financial services, healthcare, manufacturing and retail/CPG sectors, where Cognizant has deep domain expertise and an established presence serving emerging enterprises. Cognizant Activate will also draw on Cognizant's ecosystem partnerships to accelerate time-to-value for clients.

"The companies shaping tomorrow's economy are moving fast and thinking boldly, and they need a partner who will treat their transformation as consequential, not incremental," said Ravi Kumar S, Chief Executive Officer of Cognizant. "Cognizant Activate brings the same AI Builder capability that is helping to transform some of the world's largest enterprises to emerging enterprises, right-sized for their speed and scale. This is how our clients activate growth with AI."

Cognizant Activate is built around the idea that emerging enterprises aren't looking for a scaled-down version of an enterprise engagement. They want a partner that can build AI into how they operate today, not add it as a future roadmap item. Cognizant's approach combines pre-built AI accelerators, compressed implementation timelines and commercial models designed for high-growth economics.

"Emerging enterprises with high growth want enterprise-grade capability without enterprise-level complexity and cost," said Mohammad Haque, Global Head of Intelligent Enterprise Platforms and Large Deals of Cognizant. "Cognizant Activate gives them access to our global delivery network, platform certifications and decades of industry expertise, delivered through a model built specifically for their speed and ambition."

About Cognizant

Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH) is an AI builder and technology services provider, building the bridge between AI investment and enterprise value by building full-stack AI solutions for our clients. Our deep industry, process and engineering expertise enables us to build an organization's unique context into technology systems that amplify human potential, realize tangible returns and keep global companies ahead in a fast-changing world. See how at www.cognizant.ai or @cognizant.

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Shared intelligence platform will connect transit operations and rider communications across fixed-route, paratransit and customer-service channels

PLAINSBORO TOWNSHIP, N.J., Oct. 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Greater Dayton Regional Transit Authority (GDRTA) has selected ConnXAI to deliver its Unified Customer Communications Platform powered by ConnXAI Maestro™, creating a shared intelligence and orchestration layer that connects transportation operations with rider communications.

The platform is built around a simple principle:

ONE GDRTA → ONE Operational Truth → ONE Coordinated Customer Message → Every Channel

Transit information often resides across separate systems supporting fixed-route operations, paratransit, schedules, vehicle locations, incidents and customer service. ConnXAI Maestro™ connects and operationalizes these existing investments without requiring a rip-and-replace approach, creating a common operational context for more accurate, timely and coordinated rider communications.

"The goal is to establish one operational truth and turn that truth into the right customer message, delivered through the right channels at the right time," said Shawn Prince, IT Director, GDRTA.

"GDRTA's selection of ConnXAI demonstrates a forward-looking approach that connects and extends the systems already in place," said Steve Pitchon, Chief Client Officer, ConnXAI. "Maestro helps transform fragmented operational information into coordinated, measurable customer communications."

Extending the Value of GDRTA's Existing Technology Investments

A central principle of the ConnXAI architecture is to preserve and extend the value of GDRTA's existing systems of record.

Rather than requiring GDRTA to replace proven transportation, operational and customer-service technologies, ConnXAI Maestro™ sits above those environments as an integration, intelligence, orchestration and assurance layer.

Keep the systems you trust. Connect the intelligence. Coordinate the outcome.

"ConnXAI's Maestro unified platform gives our teams a single source of truth, helping us work smarter and stay better coordinated across operations, maintenance, safety and scheduling," said Sally Brown, Director of Mobility and Customer Service, GDRTA. "It strengthens our communications foundation and supports our commitment to delivering a more efficient and predictable experience for our passengers."

"We help transportation agencies operationalize their existing technology investments and convert fragmented systems and data into actionable outcomes," said Indrajit Ghosh, CEO of ConnXAI. "For GDRTA, that means better operational awareness, greater predictability and an enhanced rider and workforce experience."

ConnXAI Maestro™ applies five core capabilities:

Integrate — Connect legacy and modern network, voice, contact center, security and operational systems.

Normalize — Establish a common multimodal event model and shared operational context.

Orchestrate — Coordinate events, messages and workflows.

Assure — Validate communications from source through delivery.

Secure — Apply governance, auditability and Zero Trust principles.

DETECT → NORMALIZE → COMPOSE → APPROVE → PUBLISH → VALIDATE

The platform is designed to support communications across mobile applications, websites, SMS, push notifications, email, transit-center signage, onboard displays, public-address systems, third-party applications and GTFS/Open Data feeds.

GDRTA Unified Customer Communications Platform

Powered by ConnXAI Maestro™

One Event. One Operational Truth. One Coordinated Customer Message.

Better Information. Smarter Operations. Better Rider Experience.

About ConnX

ConnX is a global communication and connected infrastructure solutions provider helping enterprises and public sector organizations transform fragmented communications, collaboration, connectivity and operational environments into secure, high-performance managed experiences. ConnX delivers telecommunications, contact center, managed voice, carrier services, professional services, network services and AI-powered orchestration capabilities that help organizations improve reliability, visibility, resiliency and operational outcomes.

ConnX is proud to be part of the Smart IMS family of companies that includes Capricorn Systems and cyberThink.

For more information, visit www.connxai.com.

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Sports Intelligence in Insights Studio connects TV broadcast, exclusive live streaming sports advertising and sponsorship insights to provide a more complete view of how brands invest across sports.

NEW YORK, Oct. 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- MediaRadar today announced Total Event Investment™, a proprietary framework that reveals the broader picture of brand investment around major events and cultural moments. Purposefully built for the sports economy, Total Event Investment brings previously fragmented advertising and sponsorship insights together in Insights Studio, the company's newly introduced intelligence platform.

Sports investment extends far beyond the traditional media buy. Brands advertise across TV broadcast and exclusive live streaming sports while simultaneously investing in teams, leagues, athletes and major sporting events through broadcast integrations, virtual placements, in-venue signage, equipment sponsorships and creative campaigns.

"What's especially exciting in sports right now is the innovation happening around how brands can participate," said Jay Nielsen, VP of Product at MediaRadar. "New formats, integrations and sponsorship opportunities are creating more ways for advertisers to show up. Total Event Investment brings those signals together to reveal the broader strategy behind how brands are investing across sports."

Beyond the Media Buy

Total Event Investment grew from MediaRadar's research surrounding the 2026 Men's World Cup, where 6,737 brands invested $1.42 billion across advertising, official sponsorships, athlete and national team partnerships and creative campaigns.

That work helped shape MediaRadar's expansion into sponsorship analytics, complementing its existing TV broadcast and exclusive live streaming sports advertising coverage.

MediaRadar customers can now explore sponsorship signals alongside MediaRadar's Creative, Competitive, Commercial and Market Intelligence to understand how advertising, sponsorship and creative work together as part of a broader brand strategy.

Computer Vision Expands Sponsorship Intelligence

MediaRadar's proprietary Logo Recognition technology uses computer vision to identify brand logos and on-screen placements, transforming visual brand exposure into structured sponsorship intelligence.

Logo Recognition builds on MediaRadar's proprietary Classification Engine, which uses machine learning to organize and enrich advertising data at scale. Together, these capabilities expand the signals MediaRadar can identify, structure and connect through Total Event Investment.

From Media Occurrence to Brand Commitment

While developed through a sports lens, Total Event Investment can extend to other cultural moments, from a championship game or awards show to a month-long tournament or season.

The framework examines how brands show up before, during and after that moment across media investment, sponsorship, creative strategy, activation timing and cross-channel presence, moving beyond individual media occurrences to understand the broader brand commitment surrounding an event.

Understanding the Full Partnership

"When MediaRadar first released Live Streaming Sports in 2025, adding the coverage to our intelligence stack was a no-brainer," said Brett Joss, Head of Sponsorship Sales at Jomboy Media. "While baseball is core to our business, we need visibility into brands investing across other marquee sports. Total Event Investment gives us a more complete picture in one place, helping us move from understanding the market to acting on it."

For brands and agencies, Sports Intelligence provides a way to benchmark competitors, understand multi-sport investment strategies and see how sponsorship connects to paid advertising and creative. For media companies, leagues, teams and rights holders, it provides visibility into brands investing across sports to help identify whitespace and commercial opportunities.

See Total Event Investment in Action

MediaRadar brings Total Event Investment to Advertising Week New York, October 5–8, 2026, with a first look at the TruNorth event on October 7.

The conversation continues October 22 during MediaRadar's State of the Industry webinar, State of the Industry: The Convergence of Sports, Culture & Creative, exploring how advertising, sponsorship and creative converge around the moments that capture audience attention.

Register for the October 22 State of the Industry webinar to explore the future of sports investment.

About MediaRadar

MediaRadar equips marketing, sales and analytics leaders with the intelligence they need to stay ahead. MediaRadar delivers always-on, AI-enabled Creative, Competitive, Commercial and Market Intelligence spanning ad strategy, media spend, creative assets and brand messaging across 30+ media channels and five million brands.

With deep insights into more than 35 million ad and campaign assets and $280 billion in media spend, MediaRadar provides a single, interoperable source of truth that plugs seamlessly into enterprise analytics and AI systems.

To learn more, visit www.mediaradar.com.

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Agreement covers Amprius silicon-anode pouch cells from partial assembly through full cell production at CAMINUS's Indianapolis facility

INDIANAPOLIS, Oct. 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- CAMINUS (formerly EnPower), a U.S. manufacturer of lithium-ion battery cells and electrodes, today announced a contract manufacturing agreement with Amprius Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: AMPX), a developer and manufacturer of silicon-anode lithium-ion batteries. Under the agreement, CAMINUS will manufacture Amprius-designed pouch cells at its Indianapolis facility, adding domestic production capacity for Amprius customers in aviation, defense, and uncrewed systems.

The agreement spans the cell production process, from partial assembly of Amprius-supplied components to full cell production, allowing various cell formats to be produced in a staged manner that fits each format's volume and qualification status. The structure supports Amprius's contract manufacturing strategy, which enables rapid capacity expansion with minimal capital investment. Qualification builds are already in progress, and volume production is planned for 1Q27.

"Manufacturing execution is a critical bottleneck in Western supply chains and is increasingly a differentiating right to win," said Adrian Yao, founder and CEO of CAMINUS. "This agreement highlights the productive synergies within our domestic battery ecosystem: Advanced product designs combined with established manufacturing capabilities enables unprecedented speed to market for domestically designed and produced cells. We are happy to provide near-immediate capacity for companies like Amprius."

"Building a resilient, NDAA-compliant supply chain is central to how Amprius serves its defense customers," said Ronnie Tao, Chief Business Officer at Amprius Technologies. "CAMINUS shares our commitment to American manufacturing, and its pouch cell expertise fits our needs very well. Together, we're strengthening the domestic battery base that mission-critical systems depend on."

CAMINUS operates a 92,000-square-foot (and expanding), vertically integrated powder-to-cell facility in Indianapolis, with end-to-end production capabilities spanning slurry mixing, high-quality electrode coating, automated cell assembly, and formation. This rare domestic capability supports an NDAA Section 842-conforming supply chain for defense and uncrewed systems. Contract manufacturing is one of CAMINUS's two lines of business, alongside manufacturing of its own cell and pack products.

About CAMINUS

CAMINUS (formerly EnPower, Inc.) is a U.S.-based designer and manufacturer of high-power and high-energy lithium-ion battery cells for mission-critical applications, including industrial robotics, autonomous systems, defense, critical infrastructure, and uncrewed platforms. Built on chemistry-agnostic electrode-level innovations, CAMINUS operates a domestic cell design and manufacturing facility in Indianapolis, Indiana, delivering mission-critical power made in America. CAMINUS supplies NDAA Section 842-conforming cells and select battery packs to defense, uncrewed systems, and industrial customers, and provides contract manufacturing services from toll electrode coating through finished cells. Learn more at www.caminuspower.com.

About Amprius Technologies, Inc.

Amprius Technologies, Inc. is a leader in advanced lithium-ion battery technology, delivering high-energy and high-power silicon anode batteries with up to twice the energy density, range, and flight time of conventional graphite-based cells. Headquartered in Fremont, California, Amprius operates an R&D lab and pilot manufacturing facility for silicon anodes and cells. To support scalable production, the Company employs a contract manufacturing strategy, enabling rapid capacity expansion with minimal capital investment. Committed to driving innovation in energy storage, Amprius powers next-generation applications in aerospace, defense, and mobility. For additional information, please visit amprius.com and the Company's LinkedIn page.

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New name accompanies 6X revenue growth and rapid adoption by defense tech firms

BOSTON, Oct. 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Pryzm, the CRM designed for government contracting, is now Belisar.

The rebrand comes as the company rapidly scales, with 6X ARR growth and an expanding share of defense tech unicorns utilizing the platform.

"Belisar exists to connect the best technology to the missions that need it most," said Nick LaRovere, Belisar Co-Founder and CEO. "Too often in federal procurement, the best technology loses to whoever can best absorb bureaucratic friction. We're changing that. Our agentic platform gives companies the clearest view of federal growth, enabling our customers to swiftly find, pursue, and win government business."

The White House has requested $1.5 trillion for national defense in FY27, the largest defense budget request in U.S. history. Venture investment in defense tech reached a record $49.1 billion in 2025, nearly double the year before. But, even with increased funding and opportunities, government contractors often find the path from idea to contract to deployment to be slow and opaque. The playing field shifts every day, and the procurement process is challenging for those who don't have the institutional knowledge or long-held relationships to navigate through it.

Belisar levels the playing field by bringing real-time data, intuitive AI, and an enterprise CRM together into one operating system, so the best technology can win. Customers include a third of the 60+ defense tech unicorns, including Forterra, Quantum Systems, and Allen Control Systems.

"Traditional CRMs are built for a different mission," said Scott Sanders, Chief Growth Officer at Forterra. "There is nothing in the world that looks like government contracting, and you need a tool that is really built for that."

"We see Belisar as a game-changer for us as a company," he continued. "It's not just the growth team that uses it. It's the marketing team, the operations team, and our manufacturing teams planning build cycles. The ability for everyone to have transparency into what sales targets are being hit, how we are building the capability for our customer, and how are we deploying that — it's not just a growth problem; it's an operations and engineering problem, as well. Belisar gives us so much more operational efficiency because we can share data across a system."

A wide range of companies rely on the Belisar platform, including primes, neo-primes, leading consultancies, and defense tech startups. Customers include HII, Boeing, and Beacon Global. It's also a trusted system of record for government agencies like DIU, which selected Belisar (then Pryzm) for its Enterprise Workflow and Reporting Platform (eWARP) initiative. The platform holds IL5 and FedRAMP High authorizations.

Investors in Belisar include Andreessen Horowitz and XYZ Venture Capital, among others. Built by alumni of Palantir and Lockheed Martin, Belisar's platform includes market intelligence across U.S. federal and SLED, as well NATO, the EU, and a total of 39 countries. Its enterprise CRM provides a common operating picture for both commercial and government business.

About Belisar (formerly Pryzm)

Belisar is the CRM designed for government contracting, fusing internal context, intuitive AI, and real-time data into a unified view of the market. Organizations across the public and private sector use Belisar as their unified system of record for government contracts and commercial deals, helping them see clearly, move faster, and win. Headquartered in Boston, with offices in New York and Arlington, Va. Learn more at belisar.com.

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Habitat for Humanity's new global research report finds three in four people are cutting back on essentials to afford housing

ATLANTA, Oct. 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Housing costs are forcing millions of people around the world into difficult trade-offs, coming at the expense of food, healthcare, financial security and major plans for the future, according to a global research report released today by Habitat for Humanity International. Titled Home at What Cost? and based on nationally representative surveys of 30,000 people across 22 countries, the report reveals that the full cost of housing extends far beyond rent or mortgage payments — it includes what people give up to secure a place to call home.

Three in 4 survey respondents (75%) say they have cut back on at least one expense in the past year to afford housing costs, with the greatest pressures falling on people already facing greater housing vulnerability, including those living in informal arrangements (89%), lower-income groups (85%) and younger generations — Gen Z and Millennials (81%). The trade-offs reach the essentials, with one-third of respondents (33%) spending less on food, 32% dipping into savings or emergency funds, and 13% delaying or avoiding medical care to afford their homes.

Despite these sacrifices, many households are still exposed, with nearly half of people globally (48%) saying one unexpected problem could threaten their ability to stay housed. Housing affordability is also forcing compromises on safety, with 40% saying they accept some level of housing risk because safer options are out of reach. Across the board, people lack confidence that solutions are on the horizon, with 56% saying the housing system in their country is broken or does not work.

"A home should never come at the cost of your health or your future. It should be the foundation of health, opportunity and financial security. Yet more than half of people believe the housing system in their country is broken or simply isn't working for them," said Jonathan Reckford, CEO of Habitat for Humanity International. "We cannot accept a future where people have to lower their expectations for what a home should provide. The research shows why we need governments, businesses and communities to work together to create housing systems that help people build a future instead of simply surviving the present."

Delayed families, declining well-being

The impact of housing costs extends beyond household budgets, affecting people's well-being today and the futures they hope to build.

- Over half of people (56%) say housing costs make it difficult to consider starting a family. This rises to 62% for Gen Z and Millennials.

- Nearly 6 in 10 parents and guardians (58%) worry that housing costs are limiting opportunities for their children, highlighting how housing pressures are delaying major life milestones and making long-term security harder to achieve.

- Concerns over future homeownership are highest in higher income countries, particularly in North America where more than half of non-homeowners in Canada (56%) and nearly half in the U.S. (42%) say they don't expect to own a home at some point in their life.

- Meanwhile, lack of housing satisfaction is highest in countries with low national gross income, such as Côte d'Ivoire (66%) and Ethiopia (63%), compared with a global average of 35%.

- More than 1 in 3 people (35%) say their housing situation is one of the biggest sources of stress in their lives, rising to 64% among respondents living in informal housing arrangements, and 39% among younger generations (Gen Z and Millennials).

Renters are nearly 1.5 times as likely as homeowners to say their housing situation could negatively affect their health (28% vs. 19%).

Meanwhile, nearly 9 in 10 respondents globally (89%) say safe, comfortable and reliable housing helps them stay mentally healthy, underlining that housing is not simply a financial issue but one that increasingly shapes people's well-being, resilience, and ability to care for themselves and their families.

Housing safety also is increasingly impacted by climate change, with nearly a third of people (30%) expecting extreme weather to make living where they are harder over the next three years, while 18% say their home does not protect them from extreme weather such as heat, cold or flooding.

Governments, private-sector businesses, civil society and individuals all have a role to play in ensuring people can access housing that expands opportunity rather than limiting it. Habitat for Humanity is calling on governments to move from housing promises to housing pathways through political commitment and investment; on businesses to expand and innovate housing finance opportunities; on peers and partners to turn evidence into action by urging policy change, financing and accountability; and on individuals and communities to use their voices, skills and networks to help drive lasting housing solutions.

The report includes a more detailed breakdown of these findings, including country and demographic insights. To find out more about the report or Habitat for Humanity International, visit habitat.org/HomeAtWhatCost.

Methodology

The nationally representative survey was conducted between April 10 and June 30, 2026, across 22 countries, with the views of 30,758 people. The research was conducted across countries, including Argentina, Australia, Barbados, Brazil, Canada, Côte d'Ivoire, Egypt, Ethiopia, Guatemala, Indonesia, Ireland, Kenya, Mexico, Nepal, Nigeria, Poland, South Africa, South Korea, Trinidad and Tobago, Turkey, the United Kingdom, and the United States. This report is based on original public opinion research commissioned by Habitat for Humanity International to better understand how people experience housing in their daily lives. The research was designed to complement existing housing data by moving beyond system-level indicators and capturing how housing affects people's sense of safety, affordability, stability, dignity, health, opportunity and community.

About Habitat for Humanity

Habitat for Humanity is a movement of people in your local area and around the world, working together to build more prosperous and vibrant communities by making sure everyone has a safe, affordable place to call home. Since our founding in 1976 as a Christian organization, together we have helped more than 65 million people globally build their futures on their own terms through access to decent housing. We've done that by working alongside people of all walks of life to build, repair and finance their homes, by innovating new ways of building and financing, and by advocating for policies that make constructing and accessing housing easier for everyone. Together, we build homes, communities and hope. To learn more, visit habitat.org 

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CALGARY, AB, Oct. 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Nanalysis Scientific Corp. (the "Company" or "Nanalysis") (TSXV: NSCI, FRA: 1N1) is pleased to announce the appointment of Philip Birkby as Interim Chief Financial Officer of the Company, effective October 5, 2026.

Philip Birkby, CPA, CA, is a senior finance leader with more than 25 years of experience in publicly traded and private organizations, primarily in the energy and financial services sectors. His experience spans financial reporting, corporate finance, capital allocation, treasury, risk management and corporate governance, and includes working closely with executive leadership teams and Boards on capital structure, liquidity, financing and enterprise risk. Mr. Birkby is a member of the Chartered Professional Accountants of Alberta and holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree.

Mr. Birkby succeeds Heather Kury whose tenure as Chief Financial Officer has concluded. The Board and the entire Nanalysis team would like to thank Ms. Kury for her service and contributions to the Company and wishes her the very best in her future endeavors.

About Nanalysis Scientific Corp. (TSXV: NSCI, FRA: 1N1)

Nanalysis Scientific Corp. develops and manufactures benchtop Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) spectrometers used worldwide in pharma, biotech, energy, food, materials, and security industries, as well as in academic and government labs. The Company also operates a growing services division that maintains both its own products and third-party imaging equipment, anchored by long-term contract to maintain security scanners at more than 85 Canadian airports.

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This news release contains certain "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of such statements under applicable securities law. Forward-looking statements are frequently characterized by words such as "anticipates", "plan", "continue", "expect", "project", "intend", "believe", "anticipate", "estimate", "may", "will", "potential", "proposed", "positioned" and other similar words, or statements that certain events or conditions "may" or "will" occur. In particular, this news release contains forward-looking information in relation to:: the resignation of the Chief Financial Officer and the appointment of an interim Chief Financial Officer. These statements are only predictions. Various assumptions were used in drawing the conclusions or making the projections contained in the forward-looking statements throughout this news release. Forward-looking statements are based on the opinions and estimates of management at the date the statements are made and are subject to a variety of risks and uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual events or results to differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements. The Company is under no obligation, and expressly disclaims any intention or obligation, to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as expressly required by applicable law.

Neither the TSXV nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in policies of the TSXV) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

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Nationally recognized Gold Seal of Approval® reflects clinical excellence behind Talkiatry's in-network psychiatric and therapy care, delivered to over 170 million covered lives nationwide

NEW YORK, Oct. 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Talkiatry, the nation's largest psychiatric provider group and the preferred in-network psychiatry partner for more than 70 U.S. health systems, has earned The Joint Commission's Gold Seal of Approval® for Behavioral Health. This distinction reflects Talkiatry's continued commitment to providing comprehensive, high-quality care, with more than 170 million covered lives, coming shortly after the company surpassed four million patient visits to date.

Talkiatry's Joint Commission accreditation is a testament to the rigor of the provider group's processes, clinical oversight, and safety practices behind its model. The accreditation reflects Talkiatry's pursuit of clinical excellence and its focus on meeting the same clinical standards held by the country's leading brick-and-mortar healthcare institutions. As demand for behavioral healthcare continues to outpace access nationally, an increasing number of psychiatric care providers have moved to virtual and hybrid settings. With this, patients, providers, and payers have fewer ways to assess whether providers meet consistent, independently audited standards for quality and safety. The Gold Seal of Approval® is a reflection of Talkiatry's robust clinical standards and an integrated care model that brings therapy and psychiatry together to support better patient outcomes.

"Earning Joint Commission accreditation is validation of our clinical infrastructure, further strengthening confidence across the board for our patients, clinicians on staff, and the providers who trust us with their patients," said Dr. Georgia Gaveras, DO, co-founder and Chief Medical Officer of Talkiatry. "We have, and continue to, invest in a clinical team that is dedicated to developing meaningful, long-term relationships with patients. Our model gives clinicians the time and resources to go beyond 15-minute intakes. At Talkiatry, the standard intake is 60 minutes, which allows our clinicians the time to truly understand their patients' needs and deliver care that is thoughtful, personalized, and clinically rigorous."

This Joint Commission accreditation marks the latest milestone in a year of significant growth for Talkiatry, following the company's strategic partnership with AMGA (American Medical Group Association) to expand access to in-network psychiatric care nationwide and the company's $210M Series D funding round earlier this year.

To earn the Gold Seal of Approval® for Behavioral Health, Talkiatry underwent a comprehensive review of its operations, policies, patient care delivery, and privacy and security practices to ensure compliance with Joint Commission. Surveyors from the Joint Commission then conducted on-site observations and interviews to identify performance strengths and opportunities for continued improvement before determining their final decision.

"Joint Commission congratulates Talkiatry for achieving accreditation by demonstrating its focus on delivering safe and effective care of the highest quality and value," says Ken Grubbs, DNP, MBA, RN, executive vice president of Accreditation and Certification Operations and chief nursing officer, Joint Commission. "Through the accreditation process, we worked closely with Talkiatry to enable and affirm the highest standards of healthcare quality and patient safety. Together, we are elevating care for all patients, and we appreciate Talkiatry's collaboration throughout this process."

About Talkiatry

Talkiatry is a full-stack provider group delivering in-network psychiatric and therapy care across the United States. The company directly employs more than 800 full-time psychiatrists, making it the largest private employer of psychiatrists in the country, and has delivered 4 million patient visits to date. Talkiatry serves as the preferred psychiatry partner for health systems, payers, and employers seeking dependable access and superior outcomes. The company's care model is underpinned by proprietary AI-powered technology to manage care delivery, streamline clinical operations, and engage members. Talkiatry was co-founded by Robert Krayn and Georgia Gaveras, DO.

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