REDWOOD CITY, Calif., Oct. 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Dell'Oro Group, the trusted source for market information about the telecommunications, security, networks, and data center markets, is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Frank Yang to build out coverage on the Data Center Optical Connectivity market. Mr. Yang brings more than 25 years of experience in networking and data center technologies, spanning high-speed connectivity, data center networking architectures, and product strategy. His extensive technical and market experience positions him to provide in-depth analysis of the rapidly evolving market, including Optical Interconnects, Ethernet Adapters and Smart NICs, as well as the traffic driven by AI workloads.

"AI is transforming networking from a supporting interconnect function into a core determinant of data center performance, scale, and efficiency. Data center optical connectivity is advancing rapidly in speed, architecture, packaging, and thermal design. Server networking is also evolving quickly in port configurations, programmability, and form factors," said Yang.

"To address these massive shifts, my focus will be on building comprehensive quantitative forecasting models for the Data Center Optical Connectivity market—covering 800G, 1.6T, and 3.2T pluggable modules, coherent optics, near-packaged optics (NPO), and co-packaged optics (CPO)—as well as tracking the rapid evolution of server Ethernet adapters and smart NICs.

"This work is driven by the explosive scaling demands of AI clusters, where traditional interconnect bottlenecks threaten compute efficiency. By synthesizing a holistic perspective across server architectures, high-performance networking fabrics, thermal and power efficiency requirements, and data center physical connectivity infrastructure, we can deliver a unified view of how system co-design shapes the future of AI infrastructure. I look forward to bringing my industry experience to Dell'Oro Group as AI infrastructure evolves," continued Yang.

Prior to joining Dell'Oro Group, Mr. Yang held product management and engineering roles at Legrand, CommScope, and Dell, with extensive experience in data center connectivity and Ethernet technologies supporting cloud and AI infrastructure. He holds an MBA from The University of Texas at Austin and graduate degrees in Electrical Engineering from Texas Tech University and Chongqing University, and has contributed to industry conferences, papers, and patents.

Dell'Oro Group is a market research firm that specializes in strategic competitive analysis in the telecommunications, security, enterprise networks infrastructure, and data center markets. Our firm provides in-depth quantitative data and qualitative analysis to facilitate critical, fact-based business decisions. For more information, contact Dell'Oro Group at +1.650.622.9400 or visit www.delloro.com.

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Award-winning EdTech analytics platform recognized for giving K-12 districts clear visibility into student screen time, app usage and compliance

CHARLOTTE, N.C., Oct. 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Linewize, the North American division of global safety and student wellbeing leader Qoria, today announced Linewize EdTech Manager has been named a winner in the Primary Education category of the Tech & Learning Awards of Excellence: Back to School 2026.

Coinciding with this industry recognition, Linewize announced that EdTech Manager's highly anticipated Screen Time reporting feature has officially launched this month and is now available to school districts nationwide.

Designed specifically for K-12, EdTech Manager gives school leaders a complete view of how students spend time on school-provided devices. IT leaders and administrators can see daily screen time data at the district, school, grade and student level as well as breakdowns of time spent at school vs. at home. Districts also get app inventory and approval status, license costs, adoption rates and data privacy agreement tracking. The App Directory feature allows districts to easily publish a single, shareable source of truth for approved apps, to provide visibility to parents, school boards, and auditors.

As K-12 districts face growing pressure from state screen time requirements, school boards and parents to account for student device use, EdTech Manager equips district leaders to:

- Report on the screen time data admins need to meet legislative thresholds.

- See which apps are driving screen time through the Share of Screen Time report, and which schools and grades use devices most.

- Drill down to the individual student level to support parent conversations, targeted interventions, and documentation.

- Get more value from their technology spend by flagging unused, expired, or low-usage licenses and showing adoption by school, class, teacher or student.

- Identify where training is needed and replicate what's working across schools.

"District leaders are being asked harder questions than ever about how students spend their time on devices, and they need real answers, not guesswork," said Harrison Parker, Executive Vice President of Linewize. "EdTech Manager gives schools the data to make confident decisions that keep technology in service of learning and student wellbeing, and we're proud to see that recognized by Tech & Learning."

Tech & Learning, one of the industry's leading education technology publications, has celebrated innovative education technology through its Awards of Excellence program for more than four decades. Judged by a panel of experienced education technology experts, the awards showcase the products and solutions that help educators deliver more engaging and effective teaching and learning experiences. One Tech & Learning judge noted that Linewize EdTech Manager "gives us valuable visibility into how technology is being used across our schools."

For more information about Linewize EdTech Manager, visit www.linewize.com.

About Linewize

Built by a global team of education experts and former school IT administrators, Linewize offers content-aware hybrid web filtering, student threat detection, classroom management, screen time and app analytics, and a proprietary digital safety program that provides parental controls and expert information on online safety for families. Linewize's comprehensive digital safety and wellbeing framework helps school districts address today's digital challenges to keep students safe in their online lives.

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$180 Million, 77,000 Acre Iconic Texas Ranch Listed to Sell

Historic 77,721-acre Texas Panhandle water oasis -Turkey Track Ranch reemerges and returns to market following recovery from the Smokehouse Creek Fire, the largest wildfire in recorded Texas history.

DALLAS, Oct. 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Icon Global announces the return to market of Turkey Track Ranch, one of America's great legacy ranches, at $180 million, including a 25% mineral stake. Spanning nearly 80,000 acres under one fence, the Texas Panhandle legacy ranch brings together significant water resources and more than a century of Coble and Whittenburg family ownership.

The ranch was withdrawn from the market following the February 2024 Smokehouse Creek Fire, which burned approximately 60% (46,000 +- acres) of the property's range land. Recorded as the largest wildfire in Texas history and burning over one million acres to the township of Canadian and into Western Oklahoma, the fire was responsible for the killing of thousands of head of livestock, two human fatalities and the destruction of approximately 500 buildings. The fire began when a fallen utility pole adjacent to the Turkey Track Ranch boundary brought down live power lines.

The sellers were at the time in sale negotiations. Turkey Track was withdrawn from the market and given time to recover before being offered again. The land has come back with renewed strength and vigor, including robust regrowth of native vegetation, pastures and wildlife. Approximately 65 miles of new fencing have been installed and the cattle operation again in full swing. The managers of the ownership shareholders recently voted to resume public marketing and proceed with the sale of the ranch.

Water is central to the property. Stretching from Caprock country to the Canadian River, the ranch includes high mesas, open range, sheltered draws and river bottoms. Its water resources include approximately 26 miles of Canadian River frontage, eight major creek basins and natural springs, with the Ogallala Aquifer beneath the land. Across the property, 64 water wells serve livestock and wildlife, while five irrigation pivots cover 838 acres.

During the drought of the 1950s, the family began building earthen dams to slow runoff and protect the soil. That conservation work continued over decades. In 2016, Turkey Track was named a regional honoree of the Environmental Stewardship Award Program for its land and water management.

Icon Global founder Bernard Uechtritz stated, "I have represented some of the great ranches of the American West, and Turkey Track belongs in their company. The water here is extraordinary, the legacy and history incredible. It is a best in class, and rarity both. Available legacy ranches with this scale, production, recreation and history are today few and far between, scarce anywhere in the American West. Nearly 80,000 acres under one fence, a 25 percent mineral stake and more than a century of family ownership make this a very rare offering. This is a ranch you buy with the next hundred years in mind."

The ranch encompasses the Adobe Walls battle sites of 1864 and 1874. Its brand dates to 1878, and W. T. Coble acquired the original headquarters in 1916. More than a century of Coble and Whittenburg ownership has carried that history into the present offering.

The 77,721± acre holding returns as a rare opportunity to own a landmark of American ranching and to shape its future over generations to come.

Turkey Track Ranch is offered exclusively through Icon Global. For property information, photographs and viewing arrangements, visit Turkey Track or contact 214.855.4000.

About Icon Global

Icon Global designs and implements strategic, tactical, national and global marketing campaigns for Iconic real estate, and additionally provides specialty advisory and portfolio services for owners of unique assets across the USA, parts of Europe, the Middle East and Asia. Icon represents banking and governmental institutions, and high net worth individuals', as well as corporations and family offices globally in the acquisition, management and disposition of property in all asset classes. Icon Global was founded by complex deal maker and International real estate advisor, Bernard Uechtritz.

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BOSTON, Oct. 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts ("Blue Cross"), the title sponsor of Greater Boston's municipally owned bike-sharing system Bluebikes, is turning 100 bikes pink this October in recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. For every ride taken on one of the limited-edition pink-wrapped bikes, Blue Cross will donate $1 to Ellie Fund, a nonprofit supporting breast cancer patients across Massachusetts, up to $10,000.

Now in its second year, the initiative will also include an additional commitment from Lyft. Once Blue Cross reaches its $10,000 commitment, Lyft, the operator of Bluebikes, will donate $1 per qualifying ride, up to an additional $10,000.

This year's bikes feature a pink breast cancer ribbon-inspired design created by Roberta Trindade, a local student artist from UMass Boston who has a family history of breast cancer. The imagery conveys a message of strength, connection and support. Roberta's design brings her own artistic interpretation to the bikes, with the goal of raising awareness and recognizing those affected by breast cancer. In addition to the bike wraps, the beacon light on all bikes throughout the Bluebikes system will glow pink throughout October.

How it works: A total of 100 pink-wrapped bikes, 50 classic and 50 ebikes, will be available throughout the Bluebikes system between October 1-31. No code, sign-up or additional action is required; riders simply need to take a ride on on of the limited-edition bikes for their ride to count toward the donation.

What they're saying:

- Jeff Bellows, vice president of corporate citizenship and public affairs at Blue Cross: "Breast cancer touches so many people and families, and we're proud once again to come together and make a difference. Every ride on one of the pink-wrapped bikes helps support The Ellie Fund and the critical services it provides to patients and families across Massachusetts."

- Abby Sieverling, general manager at Bluebikes: "Bluebikes helps people get where they're going while staying connected to the communities around them. We're proud to team up again with Blue Cross and The Ellie Fund, turning everyday rides into a way to support people affected by breast cancer."

- Meredith Mendelson, executive director at Ellie Fund: "We are so grateful to Blue Cross and Lyft for continuing this meaningful partnership and helping raise awareness and support for breast cancer patients and their families. The funds generated through this activation help us provide essential services, including transportation, meals and childcare reimbursement, that remove barriers to treatment, ease the day-to-day challenges, and allow patients to focus on healing."

By the numbers: Since becoming title sponsor in 2018, Blue Cross has provided thousands of free and discounted rides to promote healthier lifestyles and access to biking, contributing to more than 25 million rides overall. Last year, Blue Cross launched its first fleet of Breast Cancer Awareness bikes, raising funds for Ellie Fund through rides taken throughout October.

Bluebikes is municipally owned by 13 cities and towns in eastern Massachusetts and jointly managed by the Cities of Boston, Cambridge, Everett and Somerville, and the Town of Brookline. The system is operated by Lyft.

About Bluebikes

Bluebikes is public transportation by bike. The system is municipally owned by thirteen cities and towns in eastern Massachusetts, jointly managed by the Cities of Boston, Cambridge, Everett and Somerville and the Town of Brookline, and operated under contract by Lyft. Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts is the system's title sponsor. Riders can find 600 stations and 5,500 bikes, including ebikes, across the thirteen municipalities: Arlington, Boston, Brookline, Cambridge, Chelsea, Everett, Medford, Malden, Newton, Revere, Salem, Somerville and Watertown. Since 2011, riders have taken more than 25 million trips on Bluebikes. For more information about Bluebikes, visit bluebikes.com.

About Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (bluecrossma.org) is a community-focused, tax-paying, not-for-profit health plan headquartered in Boston. We are committed to showing up for everyone like they're the only one and guiding our members to the exceptional health care they deserve — affordably, equitably and seamlessly. In keeping with our commitment, we are rated among the nation's best health plans for member satisfaction and quality. Connect with us on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn.

About Ellie Fund

For over 30 years, Ellie Fund has provided breast cancer patients and their families with the essential support they need to focus on healing. Based in Needham, MA, the organization serves any patient who lives or receives treatment in Massachusetts by funding critical support services — including grocery assistance, transportation, childcare reimbursement, housekeeping, and integrative therapy — through its signature personalized approach. Ellie Fund assists more than 2,000 patients annually, building community and delivering practical help, education, and hope throughout every step of the breast cancer journey.

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Event connects agricultural, conservation and technology stakeholders

WESTMINSTER, Colo., Oct. 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Approximately 40 participants joined the third annual Endangered Species Act (ESA) Farm Tour, held September 14-16 across Minnesota and South Dakota. The National Alliance of Independent Crop Consultants (NAICC), Weed Science Society of America (WSSA), and the Foundation for Environmental Agriculture Education (FEAE) host the event each year at various locations.

"Every ESA farm tour underscores the value of bringing regulators, researchers, crop consultants, conservation specialists and agricultural practitioners together in the field to identify workable approaches that advance environmental stewardship and agricultural productivity," says Dawn Refsell, Ph.D., WSSA President-Elect and 2026 ESA Farm Tour participant. "Ultimately, the tours result in facilitating new ways to collaborate and new ideas to overcome the many agricultural and environmental challenges we face to ensure a better future."

This year's tour brought together representatives from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture, NAICC, WSSA, South Dakota State University, University of Minnesota, and Southern Minnesota Beet Sugar Cooperative, among other area agricultural stakeholders. Over three days, participants examined how conservation practices, agricultural technology and practical mitigation measures can support both productive farming and protection of threatened and endangered species.

"The open discussions we had during the tour made it clear to me that crop consultants have a central role to play in helping farmers implement the new pesticide ESA requirements," says Steve Hoffman, Managing Agronomist at Indepth Agronomy, Manitowoc, Wisconsin, and NAICC member. "I am encouraged and excited about the promise of these agencies working with production agriculture in positive and collaborative ways to improve the trajectory of endangered species and to create examples of success of which we can all be proud."

The tour began at Split Rock Creek State Park, near Jasper, Minnesota, with a discussion of habitat restoration for the Topeka shiner, a freshwater minnow, and how ESA mitigation measures can help protect the species. Participants also walked through a Pesticide Use Limitation Area to better understand its features and implications for adjacent agricultural production land. University of Minnesota researchers updated participants on current work in soil conservation, soil health and erosion mitigation. A visit to the Southern Minnesota Beet Sugar Cooperative, Renville, Minnesota, highlighted the need for pest management solutions for weed and disease challenges, as well as the role crop rotation systems can play in reducing erosion in low-residue crops.

On the second day, participants visited a grain and livestock farm operated by David and Benji Hiebert, near Iroquois, South Dakota. They discussed how rotational grazing and cover crop programs have improved soil health and water quality while supporting efficient livestock production. Later, an aerial application demonstration showed how fixed-wing aircraft can manage boom width and offset. A follow-up discussion at an airport at Brookings, South Dakota, covered cockpit controls and the mapping programs pilots use to navigate around sensitive areas and account for environmental factors during application.

At South Dakota State University, the group considered how ESA requirements affect weed management and how precision agriculture could help address those challenges. Topics included technologies that use electricity to target weeds and variable-rate nitrogen applications tailored to crop needs.

"For me, the 2026 ESA Farm Tour was valuable, because it gave us the opportunity to have real conversations in the field about how pest-management decisions are made, how we implement conservation practices, and the challenges growers face every day," says James Todd, Plainview, Texas. "As an independent crop consultant, I appreciated being able to share how we use integrated pest management, field experience, and science to help growers make practical decisions while also protecting the environment and meeting ESA requirements. I came away from the tour feeling that this kind of face-to-face dialogue is essential for building trust and developing solutions that work for both agriculture and species conservation."

To learn more about WSSA and its Endangered Species initiatives, visit: https://wssa.net/endangered-species/. For more about NAICC, visit: https://naicc.org/, and for more about FEAE, visit: https://naicc.org/feae/.

About the Weed Science Society of America 

The Weed Science Society of America is a nonprofit scientific society, founded in 1956 to encourage and facilitate the development of knowledge concerning weeds and their impact on the environment. The Society promotes research, education and extension outreach activities related to weeds, provides science-based information to the public and policy makers, fosters awareness of weeds and their impact on managed and natural ecosystems, and strengthens cooperation among weed science organizations across the nation and around the world. For more information, visit www.wssa.net.

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ST. LOUIS, Oct. 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- In recognition of American Water Works Association's Annual Source Water Protection Week (September 27 to October 3), Missouri American Water is highlighting its commitment to providing customers with safe, clean, reliable water services.

"Protecting our source water is the first step in providing safe, clean, reliable drinking water," said Rich Svindland, President Missouri American Water President. "Keeping our rivers, lakes and groundwater free from pollution reduces potential risks that could negatively impact the water supply and keeps treatment costs down."

American Water's Source Water Protection Program provides a structured framework for assessing risks, engaging stakeholders and implementing proactive measures to safeguard drinking water supplies.

The company's source water protection efforts include:

- Voluntary participation in source water protection programs

- Regular monitoring to identify changing source water conditions and emerging risks

- Working collaboratively with regulatory agencies and local stakeholders to protect source waters and maintain compliance with water quality standards

- Engaging communities through outreach and education to help residents understand how activities within a watershed can affect drinking water sources

During Source Water Protection Week, Missouri American Water is encouraging individuals to take the following actions and incorporate them into their year-round practices:

- Plant landscaping around homes or businesses with more permeable surfaces, such as mulch, that allow water to soak into the ground.

- Do not over-apply chemicals to plants and avoid application immediately before it rains.

- Keep litter, pet waste and yard waste out of streets and storm drains. Pet waste contains bacteria that can find its way into waterways through runoff.

- Select non-toxic or less toxic alternatives to typical household products, such as cleaning agents.

- Dispose of pharmaceuticals by taking them to collection sites, where available. Don't flush them down the toilet!

- Use hazardous waste collection sites and services to dispose of items such as chemicals, paints, motor oil and batteries. Report any hazardous material spills, illegal dumping or suspicious activity to local or state authorities.

Learn more about American Water and Source Water Protection here.

About American Water  

American Water (NYSE: AWK) is the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the United States. With a history dating back to 1886 and celebrating 140 years in 2026, We Keep Life Flowing® by providing safe, clean, reliable and affordable drinking water and wastewater services to approximately 14 million people with regulated operations in 14 states and on 19 military installations. American Water's approximately 7,000 talented professionals leverage their significant expertise and the company's national size and scale to achieve excellent outcomes for the benefit of customers, employees, investors and other stakeholders.  

For more information, visit amwater.com and join American Water on LinkedIn, Facebook, X and Instagram.

About Missouri American Water

Missouri American Water, a subsidiary of American Water, is the largest regulated water utility in the state with over 700 dedicated employees working to provide safe, clean, reliable and affordable water and wastewater services to approximately 1.7 million people.

For more, visit missouriamwater.com and follow Missouri American Water on X, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and LinkedIn.

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ATLANTA, Oct. 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Habitat for Humanity International is honored to launch the Carter Circle, a distinguished community of corporate partners and individual donors whose leadership-level support advances Habitat's mission of building homes, communities and hope.

The Carter Circle recognizes the organization's inaugural corporate and individual giving members for their commitment to helping Habitat open doors of opportunity through access to safe, affordable housing.

"The Carter Circle reflects the extraordinary impact that is possible when people and organizations come together in support of a shared vision," said Jonathan Reckford, CEO of Habitat for Humanity International. "We are deeply grateful to the inaugural members who have made a remarkable commitment to Habitat's mission. Their leadership, generosity and partnership extend far beyond homes, creating opportunities for families to thrive and strengthening communities for years to come."

Named in honor of former President Jimmy Carter and former First Lady Rosalynn Carter, the Carter Circle celebrates their extraordinary legacy as champions of affordable, decent housing for all. Its inaugural partners and donors carry that legacy forward through strategic investments that make Habitat's work possible. Together, their support helps expand access to affordable housing and creates lasting pathways to stability and opportunity for families and individuals around the world.

As Habitat continues to help build brighter futures through affordable housing, the organization extends its heartfelt appreciation to every member of the Carter Circle for their unwavering support of creating a world where everyone has a safe, affordable place to call home.

Corporate Carter Circle partners

- Lowe's

- State Farm

- Wells Fargo

- Whirlpool

Individual Giving Carter Circle donors

- George and Carol Bauer

- Ted and Ann Dosch

- Edwardson Family Foundation

- John and Betsy Garibaldi

- Suzan Gordon

- Carolyn Taper Kleefeld

- Larson Foundation

- Charles and Mildred Murray

- Scot and Keely Sellers

- Staley Family Foundation

- James and Janet Stanard

- Harlan and Sabina Stone

- J. Ronald Terwilliger

- Bill and Kelly Yoh

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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Intensivist and physician executive will lead Sound Critical Care programs caring for more than 170,000 critically ill patients each year

NASHVILLE, Tenn., Oct. 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Sound Physicians announced today the appointment of Sergio Zanotti, MD, FCCM, to Chief Executive Officer, Critical Care, putting him at the helm of business strategy for the medical group's Critical Care specialty.

In this role, Dr. Zanotti will oversee operations for programs that care for more than 170,000 critically ill patients annually. He will work closely with regional and specialty leadership and Sound's hospital and health system partners nationwide to support clinical programs that apply the latest evidence-based practices and consistently achieve outstanding patient outcomes in alignment with partner objectives. He will also continue working with physician leadership in development across all clinical specialties at Sound.

Dr. Zanotti is board-certified in Critical Care Medicine and Neurocritical Care. An accomplished physician executive, intensivist, educator, and nationally recognized leader in critical care, he was honored with the Barry A. Shapiro Memorial Award for Excellence in Critical Care Management, awarded by the American College of Critical Care Medicine and the Society of Critical Care Medicine in 2022. For his contributions to critical care, he has received numerous Presidential Citations from the Society of Critical Care Medicine and teaching awards.

"I have worked side-by-side with Sergio for many years and have seen firsthand his commitment to clinical excellence, physician leadership, and strong hospital partnerships," said Dr. Stephen Matchett, outgoing Chief Executive Officer, Critical Care, Sound Physicians. "I am confident Sound's critical care operations will continue to thrive under his leadership, and I am excited to see how he advances the specialty on behalf of our clinicians, partners, patients, and families."

Dr. Matchett will support the transition through the end of 2026 and will continue to serve Sound in an advisory capacity, supporting special projects and strategic initiatives.

A graduate of the Universidad Nacional de Asunción in Paraguay, Dr. Zanotti completed his medical residency and served as chief resident at Rush-Presbyterian-St. Luke's Medical Center in Chicago, where he also completed a fellowship in Critical Care medicine. Dr. Zanotti is a prolific author, lecturer, and researcher who has written more than 100 articles, book chapters, and abstracts, and served as Editor-in-Chief of the Yearbook of Critical Care Medicine and the Society of Critical Care Medicine Self-Assessment in Adult Multiprofessional Critical Care. He hosts the popular "Critical Matters," a podcast covering a wide range of topics in the practice of Critical Care medicine.

"Great patient care starts with great clinicians guided by practices that put patient outcomes at the forefront," Dr. Zanotti said. "The ICU can be an intimidating place for patients and families, and I'm honored to lead our Critical Care teams nationwide to build programs that ensure the best possible experience delivered by clinicians invested in the communities they are serving."

Sound Critical Care is one of four acute care specialties within Sound Physicians, alongside Hospital Medicine, Emergency Medicine, and Anesthesia. The specialty partners with hospitals and health systems nationwide to provide evidence-based, physician-led Critical Care to ICU patients and support for their loved ones.

About Sound Physicians

As a physician-founded and led medical group, our priority is building lasting partnerships with hospitals and health systems to ensure every patient receives the care they need – and deserve. Shaped over two-plus decades by clinical excellence and well-honed business acumen, we're proud to have more than 4,000 clinicians serving across emergency and hospital medicine, critical care, and anesthesia. Through these specialties, we touch the lives of millions of patients each year in local communities across 45 states. We also support the health and well-being of tens of thousands of long-term care residents, some of the most vulnerable patients, through our accountable care organization. From addressing universal challenges to unique community needs, we help our partners and clinical teams thrive today and well into the future. For more information, visit SoundPhysicians.com

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DULUTH, Ga., Oct. 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Codoxo has been included in the second edition of TIME's list of the World's Top HealthTech Companies 2026. This prestigious award is presented by TIME and Statista Inc., the world-leading statistics portal and industry ranking provider. The award list was announced on September 17th, 2026, and can be viewed on Time.com.

The World's Top HealthTech Companies 2026 ranking recognizes leading innovators advancing healthcare globally through technology. Companies were evaluated using three primary data sources: Financial Performance Metrics, Reputation Analysis, and Online Engagement. Out of thousands of health-tech companies reviewed, the top 500 were recognized for their outstanding performance across these critical areas.

Statista publishes hundreds of worldwide industry rankings and company listings with high-profile media partners. This research and analysis service is based on the success of statista.com, the leading data and business intelligence portal that provides statistics, relevant business data, and various market and consumer studies and surveys.

"Healthcare has reached a breaking point – incremental improvements are no longer enough to address the scale of rising costs and administrative complexity," said Dr. Musheer Ahmed, Founder and CEO of Codoxo. "To achieve our mission of making healthcare more affordable and effective, we're using AI to fundamentally rethink payment integrity, moving from fragmented, reactive approaches toward connected intelligence that can identify risk earlier, improve decisions, and prevent unnecessary costs. This recognition from TIME reinforces our commitment to advancing this industry-wide transformation."

Codoxo's AI-powered healthcare cost containment solutions support healthcare payment integrity for more than 167 million members. Traditional payment integrity solutions focus on identifying and recovering overpayments after claims are processed, an approach that can be costly, slow, and create friction between payers and providers. Codoxo's AI and real-time provider education enable health plans and government agencies to collaborate and intervene much earlier, catching potential issues before healthcare claims are created.

To learn more about Codoxo and its AI and generative AI-powered healthcare payment integrity solutions, visit https://www.codoxo.com or connect with them at the NHCAA Annual Training Conference, November 3–6 in San Diego, California.

About Codoxo

Codoxo empowers healthcare payers with its Generative AI-driven Unified Cost Containment Platform, delivering intelligent, end-to-end payment integrity and fraud, waste, and abuse (FWA) solutions—from pre-claim to prepay and postpay. At the earliest intervention point, Codoxo's Point Zero Payment Integrity solutions identify and prevent payment errors before claims are even submitted, stopping issues at their source. The platform's comprehensive AI capabilities span across provider education, data mining, clinical chart and medical record reviews, no-code concept ideation, fraud detection, audit workflow and case management, and provider contract and medical policy compliance. These help payers achieve unmatched accuracy across the entire claim lifecycle. Codoxo's platform transforms payment integrity by shifting payers from reactive detection to proactive prevention—reducing costs and improving provider relationships. Codoxo has been recognized with a Fierce Healthcare Innovation Award and named to the Inc. 5000 list for its rapid growth. All Codoxo solutions operate in a HITRUST-certified environment. For more information, visit www.codoxo.com.

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Company completes spin-off of seed business, well positioned to advance its robust pipeline with 12 new actives, including 5 biologicals, for launch in the next decade

INDIANAPOLIS, Oct. 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Corteva, Inc. (NYSE: CTVA) today announced it has successfully spun off its advanced seed and genetics business and will move forward as a leading, pure-play global crop protection company.

"This is a new day for Corteva, and we couldn't be more excited as we move forward with greater focus, agility and a renewed commitment to innovation and operational excellence," said Corteva CEO Luke Kissam. "As the challenges facing agriculture continue to evolve, we're ready to meet the needs of the future with the industry's best people, portfolio and pipeline—advancing safe, effective and sustainable solutions that deliver for farmers, our channel partners and our shareholders."

Corteva begins this next chapter with strong momentum and a proven record of excellence in execution. Between 2020 and 2025, the crop protection business increased revenue by over $1 billion while expanding operating EBITDA margins by approximately 250 basis points on a segment basis. This progress includes establishment of an industry-leading biologicals and natural products platform, and intentional evolution of the company's product mix toward differentiated technologies—now representing ~65% of sales—to bring new, critically-needed innovations to farmers.

With an $11 billion crop protection pipeline, world-class R&D capabilities, including our microbial discovery, integrated development, and predictive safety platforms, Corteva's future growth will be driven by innovation farmers need most. Today, the company's nearly 9,000 employees serve growers in approximately 110 countries.

About Corteva

Corteva, Inc. (NYSE: CTVA) is a global crop protection company with a leading portfolio of differentiated solutions, including award-winning conventional chemistries and advantaged biologicals, seed-applied technologies and nature-inspired products that help farmers increase yields and protect crops from the stresses of weather, insects, weeds and diseases. Driven by a robust innovation pipeline, deep customer relationships, operational excellence, and disciplined capital allocation, Corteva is focused on creating value for its farmers, channel partners, employees, shareholders, and the communities in which it operates.

Cautionary Statement on Forward-Looking Statements

Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements This Current Report on Form 8-K, including the information furnished pursuant to Item 8.01 and Item 9.01 hereto, contains certain forward-looking statements. Words such as "believe," "will," "plan," "may," "expect," "see," and variations of such words and similar future or conditional expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Examples of forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, Corteva's intent to separate and its related expectations for Corteva and Vylor. These forward-looking statements reflect management's current expectations and are not guarantees of future performance and are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, many of which are difficult to predict and beyond Corteva's and Vylor's control. Important factors that may affect Corteva's or Vylor's respective businesses and operations and that may cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, whether the objectives of the separation will be achieved; the terms, structure, benefits and costs of any action or transaction resulting from the separation; the timing of any such separation or related action and whether any such separation will be consummated at all; the risk that the announcement of the intended separation could have an adverse effect on the ability of Corteva or Vylor to retain and hire key personnel and maintain relationships with customers, suppliers, employees, shareholders and other business relationships and on its operating results and business generally; the risk the separation could divert the attention and time of each company's management; the risk of any unexpected costs or expenses resulting from the separation process or separation itself; and the risk of any litigation relating to the separation, as well as the risks and uncertainties described in Corteva's and Vylor's risk factors, as they may be amended from time to time, set forth in their respective filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Corteva and Vylor disclaim and do not undertake any obligation to update, revise, or withdraw any forward-looking statement in this press release, except as required by applicable law or regulation.

For more information on Corteva's historical segment performance, please see the "Segment Information" footnotes to Corteva's consolidated financial statements in each of its annual reports on SEC Form 10-K.

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