New Bronx Center connects people with disabilities, families, technology innovators, government, academia, and community partners around solutions that advance independence.

NEW YORK, Sept. 25, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Yesterday, ADAPT Community Network hosted an Open House and Resource Expo to celebrate the Grand Opening of its Smart Living Center, a home-like environment designed to help people experience, understand and explore accessible and home-enabling technologies that support greater independence, safety, and participation in community life.

"The Smart Living Center reflects both ADAPT's history and our future. For decades, we have invested in adaptive technology and have seen how pairing the right technology with the right support can transform possibilities through greater choice and independence. The Smart Living Center allows people to experience these possibilities in a setting that feels like home, while creating a collaborative space where families, providers, innovators, researchers, and policymakers can learn from one another" shared Jenna Mandel-Ricci, Chief Executive Officer of ADAPT Community Network.

Thursday's event included formal remarks, timed tours of the Smart Living Center, and a Resource Expo showcasing adaptive technology and other supports for individuals with disabilities. The program included a panel discussion titled: Adaptive Technology Progress and Innovation through Partnership featuring Chris Maher, Founder, Samaritan Partners; Brian Hart, Chief Executive Officer, ShiftAbility; James Kaufman, Deputy Commissioner of Policy and Program Development, NYS Office for People with Developmental Disabilities; and AnnMarie Thomas, Self-Advocate with ADAPT Community Network.

Corporate sponsors included We Hear You, Prolo, MapHabit, Smart Hygiene, Xander, Noss, and Baketivity.

The Smart Living Center builds on ADAPT Community Network's longstanding work in assistive and adaptive technology and will remain active well beyond opening day. Following yesterday's launch, individuals, families, providers and partners will have the opportunity to access the Center through routine tours and special events. ADAPT will also use the space to create opportunities for deep collaboration among technology companies, researchers, funders and public-sector partners to catalyze access, education, evaluation and innovation. Learn more about the impact of the Smart Living Center here.

"I am grateful to ADAPT for using technology to assist persons with disabilities in their daily lives to be more independent" shared AnnMarie Thomas, Self Advocate at ADAPT Community Network.

To schedule a private tour, contact Ronak Parikh at [email protected].

ADAPT Community Network is a leading human services not‐for‐profit and a pioneer in providing cutting‐edge programs and services for people with disabilities. Every day, we build a more inclusive world for thousands of New Yorkers through education, technology, healthcare services, residential, and recreational programs across New York City and in the Hudson Valley. ADAPT's 100 comprehensive programs serve over 20,000 children and adults with disabilities and their families.

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Partnership brings two community-focused organizations together as Big Dan's continues its expansion across Florida

TAMPA, Fla., Sept. 25, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Big Dan's Car Wash, a rapidly growing express car wash company with locations throughout Florida and the Southeast, has entered a multi-year partnership with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, becoming the team's Official Car Wash.

The partnership brings together two organizations with strong ties to the Tampa Bay community and connects Big Dan's with one of the most loyal and dedicated fan bases in professional sports.

"When Big Dan's entered the Tampa Bay market four years ago, it quickly became clear how much the Buccaneers mean to this community," said Jay Shadday, President of Big Dan's Car Wash. "We are incredibly excited about this partnership — not only because of what the team accomplishes on the field, but, more importantly, because of the impact the organization makes off the field. The Buccaneers are a first-class organization and a committed community partner, and we are proud to enter a long-term partnership with them."

The partnership comes as Big Dan's continues to expand its presence throughout Florida, with the Tampa Bay region remaining an important market for the company. Big Dan's continues to invest in new locations while building its presence across the communities it serves.

"Big Dan's Car Wash has quickly established itself as a community-minded brand in Tampa Bay, making them a natural fit for our organization," said Atul Khosla, Buccaneers Chief Commercial Officer. "We're excited to welcome Big Dan's as the Official Car Wash of the Buccaneers and look forward to working together to create memorable experiences for our fans."

Beyond the business relationship, the partnership reflects a shared commitment to the Tampa Bay community. The Buccaneers support a variety of initiatives focused on education, youth development, military appreciation and food security, which align closely with Big Dan's commitment to supporting the communities where its locations operate.

"Community has always been an important part of who we are at Big Dan's," Shadday said. "As we grow, we want to be more than a business that operates in these communities. We want to be a company that contributes to them, supports them and helps make them stronger."

Big Dan's will activate the partnership across its marketing platforms and in person at locations throughout the Tampa Bay area, to connect with Buccaneers fans across the region.

About Big Dan's Car Wash

The Shadday Family Office, the principal owner of Big Dan's Car Wash, launched the Big Dan's brand in December 2020. The company's primary focus is giving its customers an exceptional experience. That experience starts by offering a best-in-class product, providing the most convenient locations, industry-leading technology and equipment, friendly, well-trained team members, and tunnels that clean your car better and faster, numerous free amenities, and a competitively priced single wash and unlimited wash club program. The company currently has 30+ locations in Florida, Georgia, South Carolina and Tennessee. The corporate office in Rome, GA, staffs and supports operations at all Big Dan's locations.

About the Tampa Bay Buccaneers

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are in their 51st season as members of the National Football League and compete in the National Football Conference's South Division. They were purchased by the late Malcolm Glazer in 1995 and are currently owned by the Glazer Family. Established in 1976, the Buccaneers have totaled 10 division titles, two conference championships and two Super Bowl Championships, including Super Bowl LV that was played on their home field at Raymond James Stadium. The Buccaneers have also been leaders in the NFL in fan engagement, earning a record 12 consecutive No. 1 rankings in overall customer satisfaction in the league's annual Voice of the Fan survey. Additionally, the franchise is very active in the community, with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Foundation, the Glazer Vision Foundation and the Glazer Family Foundation. For more information, visit www.buccaneers.com.

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CAMDEN, N.J., Sept. 25, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- In recognition of American Water Works Association's (AWWA) annual Source Water Protection Week, Sept. 27-Oct. 3, New Jersey American Water is highlighting the importance of protecting the natural resources that provide safe, clean, reliable water to communities across the state.

Every glass of water starts somewhere. Source water protection begins upstream, where proactive efforts help identify potential risks, engage stakeholders and reduce threats before they can affect drinking water supplies. Through its source water protection program, New Jersey American Water works with partners across the state to strengthen watershed resilience and help safeguard the water resources communities depend on every day.

"The watersheds and aquifers that provide our drinking water are among New Jersey's most valuable natural resources," said Mark McDonough, president of New Jersey American Water. "Source Water Protection Week reminds us that protecting those resources begins long before water reaches a treatment plant and requires a shared commitment from all of us."

New Jersey American Water supports organizations advancing source water protection work through the American Water Charitable Foundation's Water and Environment Grant Program. Earlier this year, the Foundation awarded more than $179,000 to grants to 10 New Jersey organizations advancing projects that directly support cleaner waterways and healthier watersheds. As part of this year's program, a $35,000 grant to The Watershed Institute is helping expand watershed stewardship and environmental education programs, while a $15,000 grant to the Raritan Headwaters Association supports efforts to better understand how PFAS move throughout the Raritan River watershed. Additional funding awarded to organizations such as the Friends of Hopewell Valley Open Space, Great Swamp Watershed Association and Camden's Charter School Network is helping to restore habitat, monitor water quality, expand environmental education and engage the next generation of environmental stewards. Together, these projects demonstrate how local action can make a lasting impact on water quality and watershed health across the Garden State.

During Source Water Protection Week, New Jersey American Water encourages residents and businesses to incorporate the following practices into their year-round routines:

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

- Do not overapply 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 through collection programs where available rather than flushing them down the toilet.

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

"Protecting source water requires much more than treating water after it reaches a plant. It means understanding potential risks across an entire watershed, building strong partnerships and taking proactive steps to help prevent water quality challenges before they occur," said Sean Quinn, senior program manager of Source Water Protection for New Jersey American Water. "By combining science, planning and collaboration, we can strengthen the resilience of the water."

American Water's Source Water Protection Program provides a structured framework for assessing risks, engaging stakeholders and implementing proactive measures to help safeguard drinking water supplies. In New Jersey, those efforts include participation in a multi-agency Harmful Algal Bloom Discussion Group formed following a significant harmful algal bloom event in the Millstone River. The group brings together water utilities, regulators, researchers, wastewater agencies and watershed partners to share monitoring data, satellite imagery, response protocols and emerging technologies, helping strengthen regional coordination and improve resilience throughout the Raritan Basin.

These efforts are part of a broader companywide approach highlighted in American Water's report, "Leading Upstream: How Private, Regulated Water Utilities Are Protecting Drinking Water at Its Source," which showcases how the company is using advanced monitoring technologies, watershed planning, source water assessments and data-driven decision-making to identify potential risks before they impact water quality.

"Every resident and business can play a role in protecting our waterways," said Shealynn O'Toole, senior source water protection program manager for New Jersey American Water. "Whether it's properly disposing of household chemicals, picking up pet waste or helping reduce stormwater runoff, individual actions can collectively have a meaningful impact on the rivers, streams and reservoirs that support our drinking water supplies."

Protecting source water requires a collective effort. By working together, utilities, governments, businesses, community organizations and residents can help preserve New Jersey's waterways and ensure reliable drinking water supplies for generations to come.

Learn more about New Jersey American Water's source water protection efforts at newjerseyamwater.com.

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 New Jersey American Water  

New Jersey American Water, a subsidiary of American Water (NYSE: AWK), is the largest regulated water utility in the state with approximately 875 dedicated employees working to provide safe, clean, reliable and affordable water and wastewater services to approximately 3 million people. For more information, visit www.newjerseyamwater.com and follow New Jersey American Water on LinkedIn, Facebook, X, and Instagram.   

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ATLANTA, Sept. 25, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Southern Company plans to release its earnings for the third quarter of 2026 by 7:30 a.m. ET on Thursday, November 5, 2026.

Chairman, President and CEO Christopher C. Womack and CFO David P. Poroch will discuss earnings during a conference call for financial analysts at 1 p.m. ET on Thursday, November 5.

Investors, media and the public may listen to a live webcast of the conference call at https://investor.southerncompany.com/events-and-presentations/default.aspx by clicking on the appropriate audio link. A replay of the webcast will be available at the same site for 12 months.

About Southern Company

Southern Company (NYSE: SO) is a leading energy provider serving 9 million customers across the Southeast and beyond through its family of companies. The company has electric operating companies in three states, natural gas distribution companies in four states, a competitive generation company, a leading distributed energy solutions provider with national capabilities, a fiber optics network and telecommunications services. Our uncompromising values ensure we put the needs of those we serve at the center of everything we do and are the key to our sustained success, driven by nearly 30,000 employees dedicated to delivering exceptional service. To learn more, visit www.southerncompany.com.

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Dr. Nimisha Srivastava Appointed Chief Executive Officer to Lead the Company into Its Next Chapter

EMERYVILLE, Calif., Sept. 25, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Slingshot Biosciences, a leader in precision-engineered cell mimics for flow cytometry, announced that Dr. Nimisha Srivastava has been appointed Chief Executive Officer, effective September 23, 2026. Dr. Srivastava previously served as the company's Chief Operating Officer.

Glenn Bilawsky will transition from his role as Chief Executive Officer. The Board of Directors thanks Glenn for his leadership and contributions to Slingshot.

"Nimisha has played a central role in executing our strategy, supporting our teams, advancing our business priorities, and building strong relationships across the organization," said Nicolas Barthelemy, Chairman of the Board of Slingshot Biosciences. "Her deep understanding of our technology, customers, people, and business positions her well to lead Slingshot into its next phase. The Board has full confidence in her leadership and looks forward to supporting her as we continue to build the company."

As CEO, Dr. Srivastava will focus on accelerating commercial growth, advancing new product development, strengthening customer relationships, and executing against the company's strategic priorities.

"I am honored and humbled to take on the role of CEO, and I am grateful to the Board for its confidence in me," said Dr. Nimisha Srivastava, CEO of Slingshot Biosciences. "While this is an important transition for the company, our focus remains unchanged: building the business, bringing innovative products to market, growing and retaining our customer base, and delivering meaningful results for our customers and stakeholders. I know this technology, our people, and the work ahead of us, and I am excited about what we can accomplish together."

Dr. Srivastava brings extensive experience in scaling disruptive technologies, developing automated workflows, and building high-throughput manufacturing processes. Prior to joining Slingshot, she was a member of the founding engineering team at Twist Bioscience, where she led the scale-up of laboratory processes, automated workflows, and high-throughput synthetic DNA and RNA production.

Under Dr. Srivastava's leadership, Slingshot will continue advancing its mission to replace traditional biological reference materials with scalable, customizable, and cost-effective cell mimic controls. The company will continue to develop and commercialize its portfolio of precision-engineered cell mimics across flow cytometry, cell therapy, drug development, diagnostics, and life sciences research.

The leadership transition is focused on continuity, focus, and execution, with Slingshot's core strategy and priorities remaining firmly in place.

About Slingshot Biosciences

Slingshot Bio invented precision-engineered synthetic cell mimics for flow cytometry controls: manufactured, shelf-stable particles that reproduce the scatter and biomarker signatures of real cells, with the one thing biology can't guarantee: reproducibility. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Emeryville, California, with thousands of flow cytometrists across the globe using its cell mimic products, Slingshot replaces the variable, perishable, and subpar reference materials that inhibit flow cytometry analysis with products manufactured under the highest quality standards and delivering unmatched performance. Cell therapy, drug development, diagnostics, and instrument manufacturers worldwide have adopted Slingshot Bio flow cytometry controls. Learn more at slingshotbio.com.

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Bengaluru team will support global technology, manufacturing and financial services companies including Microsoft, Meta, Amazon, Goldman Sachs, Amgen and many other multinational enterprises as they navigate India's market structure, regulatory complexity, litigation exposure and platform risk.

BENGALURU, India, Sept. 25, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Keystone, a global advisory firm that guides the most critical technology and science-based platforms and ecosystems, today announced it is establishing Keystone India, with Bengaluru as its first hub in the country. The company plans to hire talent and expand its workforce in India over the next two years.

Keystone's model differs from traditional consulting firms. Since its founding in 2003, Keystone has studied how technology ecosystems develop, how digital platforms compete and how transformative innovations change markets. The firm's "triad" of disciplines brings together economists, technologists and management scientists, allowing Keystone to examine a problem from its technical foundations through its economic, legal and strategic business consequences. Keystone India will expand the firm's global presence, navigate India's market structure, regulatory complexity, litigation exposure and platform risk.

"Our Bengaluru launch reflects Keystone's long-term commitment to India as a strategically important growth market," said Jeff Marowits, Keystone CEO. "Over the next two years, we will be making substantial investments in the exceptional talent here to provide our full suite of strategic and regulatory services for the most prominent firms in India. These investments will ensure long-term growth and impact for Keystone throughout India."

The Bengaluru team will support global technology companies including Microsoft and Meta, financial services firms like Goldman Sachs, as well as India's largest law firms and global enterprises, helping each of these entities navigate this moment of AI disruption, as well as India's distinctive market structure, regulatory environment and technology ecosystems.

Bengaluru provides a natural foundation for Keystone's launch in India. The city brings together leading technology companies, research institutions, Global Capability Centres and a strong concentration of AI, data science and engineering talent. The Bengaluru office will form part of an integrated global platform, working alongside Keystone teams across the United States, Europe, the Middle East and Australia.

The Bengaluru team led by Keystone Senior Principal Himanshu Singhi will contribute to Keystone's global AI Centre of Excellence. By connecting advanced AI and data capabilities with Keystone's expertise in economics, strategy, investigations and litigation, the centre develops rigorous and repeatable approaches to complex client problems. Its work supports the responsible use of AI through technical expertise, economic analysis, sound governance and human judgment.

In India for the long haul

Keystone is building its India presence deliberately and for the long term. In doing so, Keystone India will bring a distinct form of advisory capability to the market: one grounded in an inherent understanding of technology and AI, and strengthened by the combined power of economics, technology and business strategy.

India sits at the centre of several forces reshaping the global economy. Its expanding digital economy, sophisticated enterprise sector, growing AI ecosystem and deep base of technical and entrepreneurial talent are creating significant opportunities while raising complex questions for businesses, investors, law firms and policymakers.

Under the leadership of its Global Head and Keystone Senior Partner Rohit Chatterjee, Keystone Advanced Technology Services, or K.ATS, is critical to Keystone India. Within Keystone, computer scientists, data scientists, engineers and technologists work alongside Keystone's economists, strategists and global expert network on critical strategic, legal and regulatory matters. The team can analyze source code and large-scale data, evaluate and audit AI systems, investigate complex technology environments and assess the architecture and operation of digital platforms. This technical depth allows Keystone to understand how a technology actually works before evaluating its economic significance or explaining it to a court, regulator, board or management team.

Keystone's interdisciplinary model grew from its intellectual roots at Harvard Business School and has developed into an extensive group of leading academics, industry practitioners and former regulators. Keystone India will benefit from the remarkable talent and globally recognized academics across India to augment its offering.

For Indian organizations, this combination offers access to more than conventional economic or strategic advice. Keystone India will help businesses understand and deploy emerging technologies, evaluate AI and data systems, address competition and intellectual-property questions, manage complex investigations and prepare for the legal and regulatory implications of increasingly technology-driven markets.

About Keystone

Keystone is a global advisory firm that guides the most critical technology and science-based platforms and ecosystems. We bring together technologists, economists, and strategists to tackle the highest-stakes questions of competition and disruption. For more than two decades, Keystone has helped CEOs, CLOs, and Boards navigate their most consequential decisions across technology, legal, and government arenas. Founded in 2003, Keystone operates worldwide with offices in New York, San Francisco, Boston, Seattle, Washington, D.C., London, Dubai, Sydney, and Bengaluru. For more information, visit keystone.com.

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DELRAY BEACH, Fla., Sept. 25, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- According to MarketsandMarkets™, the Position Sensor Market is projected to grow from USD 14.53 billion in 2026 to USD 23.40 billion by 2032, at a CAGR of 8.3% during the forecast period.

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Position Sensor Market Size & Forecast:

- Market Size Available for Years: 2021–2032

- 2026 Market Size: USD 14.53 billion

- 2032 Projected Market Size: USD 23.40 billion

- CAGR (2026–2032): 8.3%

Position Sensor Market Trends & Insights:

- The position sensor market is expected to grow significantly as industries increase investments in industrial automation, robotics, electric vehicles, advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), and smart manufacturing across automotive, manufacturing, aerospace & defense, healthcare, electronics, and packaging applications. The market is further driven by rising demand for precise position measurement, real-time motion control, equipment reliability, and automated operations. Product innovations and strategic developments by key players such as Honeywell, TDK, STMicroelectronics, Amphenol, SICK, and Infineon Technologies, including advancements in 3D, magnetic, inductive, non-contact, and digital position-sensing technologies, are further strengthening adoption across high-value applications.

- By type, the 3D sensor segment is expected to record a CAGR of 14.4% during the forecast period.

- By contact type, the non-contact type segment is expected to register a CAGR of ~8.5% between 2026 and 2032.

- By signal output, the digital segment is expected to exhibit a CAGR of ~8.9% during the forecast period.

- By connectivity, the wired segment is expected to register a high growth rate during the forecast period.

- By technology, the inductive segment is expected to register a high growth rate during the forecast period.

- By application, the machine tools segment is expected to register a high growth rate during the forecast period.

- By end-user industry, the automotive segment is expected to capture the largest market share in 2032.

- By region, Asia Pacific accounted for the largest share (~42.5%), in terms of value, of the position sensor market in 2025.

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The position sensor market is witnessing steady growth, driven by increasing demand for precise position measurement, real-time motion control, and automation across sectors such as automotive, industrial automation, robotics, aerospace & defense, healthcare, and electronics. The growing emphasis on Industry 4.0, electric vehicles, ADAS, smart manufacturing, and robotic systems is supporting the adoption of position sensors. Advancements in technologies including inductive, magnetic, optical, ultrasonic, 3D, and non-contact sensing are improving accuracy, reliability, response time, and durability. In addition, the increasing use of position sensors in machine tools, vehicle steering and braking systems, EV powertrains, actuators, robotics, and automated production equipment is creating new avenues for market expansion. Investments in industrial automation, electrification, and connected manufacturing are further contributing to market growth. The integration of position sensors with digital interfaces, IoT platforms, and intelligent control systems is enabling real-time monitoring, predictive maintenance, and precise motion feedback, strengthening their value across automotive and industrial applications.

By signal output, digital segment to register highest CAGR from 2026 to 2032.

By signal output, the digital segment is projected to register the highest CAGR during the forecast period, driven by the increasing adoption of digital position-sensing solutions for accurate, reliable, and real-time position measurement across automotive, industrial automation, robotics, and advanced manufacturing applications. Digital signal output enables position sensors to transmit processed measurement data directly to electronic control units, microcontrollers, PLCs, and other control systems, simplifying system integration and improving data reliability. This approach is particularly suited to applications requiring high measurement accuracy, noise resistance, diagnostics, and fast response, while supporting advanced motion-control and automation systems. Furthermore, the growing integration of digital interfaces such as SENT, PWM, SPI, I²C, and SSI is expanding the functionality of digital position sensors across automotive and industrial applications. Continuous advancements in digital signal processing, high-resolution sensing, functional safety, smart connectivity, and sensor diagnostics, along with increasing adoption of electric vehicles, robotics, smart factories, and connected industrial equipment, are expected to further accelerate the growth of the digital segment globally.

By end-use industry, automotive segment to account for significant market share by 2032.

By end-use industry, the automotive segment is expected to capture a significant share of the position sensor industry by 2032, driven by the increasing adoption of position-sensing solutions across electric vehicles, passenger cars, commercial vehicles, and advanced automotive systems. Position sensors enable accurate detection of steering, pedal, gear, throttle, motor, transmission, and actuator positions, supporting vehicle safety, performance, and precise electronic control. Their growing use in electric powertrains, power steering, braking systems, transmission systems, motor control, and vehicle body applications is further supporting segment growth. Additionally, the increasing integration of position sensors with vehicle electronics, electronic control units, functional-safety systems, and advanced driver-assistance technologies is expanding their functionality across automotive applications. The growing demand for electric and connected vehicles, compact and reliable sensing solutions, enhanced vehicle safety, and precise motion control is creating new opportunities for position sensor manufacturers. Continuous advancements in magnetic, Hall-effect, inductive, AMR, and other contactless sensing technologies, along with improvements in accuracy, durability, stray-field immunity, and digital connectivity, are expected to further strengthen the automotive segment globally.

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By region, Asia Pacific to register highest CAGR between 2026 and 2032.

By region, Asia Pacific is expected to record the highest CAGR during the forecast period, driven by rapid industrial automation, expanding automotive production, growing electric vehicle adoption, and increasing investments in smart manufacturing across China, Japan, South Korea, and India. The region is witnessing rising demand for position sensors across automotive, industrial automation, robotics, electronics, machine tools, and manufacturing applications. The strong manufacturing ecosystem and increasing deployment of automated production systems are supporting regional market expansion. In addition, the growing adoption of position sensors in EV powertrains, steering systems, actuators, robotics, and precision machinery is creating opportunities for advanced sensing technologies. Investments in Industry 4.0, smart factories, factory automation, connected equipment, and advanced automotive manufacturing are further encouraging the deployment of magnetic, inductive, optical, proximity, and 3D position sensors. Furthermore, advancements in high-accuracy sensing, digital interfaces, non-contact technologies, and intelligent control systems, along with increasing manufacturing and electronics production capabilities, are expected to strengthen regional market growth.

Key Players

The position sensor companies includes many major Tier I and II players, including Honeywell International (US), TDK Corporation (Japan), STMicroelectronics (Switzerland), Amphenol Corp. (US), SICK AG (Germany), TE Connectivity (Ireland), Texas Instruments Inc. (US), Analog Devices Inc. (US), CTS Corporation (US), and Infineon Technologies AG (Germany), among others. These players have a strong market presence in position sensor technologies across various countries in North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and the Rest of the World.

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MeetKai Takes Sovereign AI built on NVIDIA to Six Countries

A Sovereign AI tender win in Brazil and the first national-scale AI factory in Ukraine open a six-country rollout with SERPRO, VEON and Kyivstar

LOS ANGELES and SANTA CLARA, Calif., Sept. 25, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- MeetKai today announced a six-country rollout of its sovereign AI stack, built on NVIDIA AI infrastructure, across Brazil, Ukraine, Pakistan, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan and Bangladesh, six countries home to more than 700 million people. In each country, MeetKai's sovereign AI platform and locally trained models will run on NVIDIA accelerated computing: MeetKai Brasil, working with SERPRO; Meetkai working with VEON (Nasdaq: VEON) and its operators in the other five markets, beginning with Kyivstar (Nasdaq: KYIV) the leading telecommunications and digital services provider in Ukraine.

MeetKai builds its stack on NVIDIA at every layer. Its national language models are trained, fine-tuned and served on NVIDIA accelerated computing. Its sovereign AI platform runs on NVIDIA accelerated computing, NVIDIA networking and NVIDIA AI Enterprise software. Its AI factory reference design for sovereign sites is specified on NVIDIA infrastructure. One platform, MK-A1 SOVIA, across every market means a model built for one country and a deployment pattern proven at one site can both be repeated at the next, with no dependency on foreign cloud services.

"Sovereign AI only works when the entire AI stack, infrastructure to models, sits inside the country," said James Kaplan, co-founder and CEO of MeetKai. "That is a hard thing to build once and a very hard thing to build six times. Building on NVIDIA turns it into a repeatable design: the same accelerated computing under every site, our platform and national models on top. Ukraine will have AI it fully controls, Brazil takes the same approach into Latin America on the back of our sovereign AI win there, and we will replicate it in every market in between."

MeetKai and Kyivstar, VEON's majority owned subsidiary and leading Ukrainian digital operator, will build a sovereign AI data center in Ukraine, the first national-scale AI factory in the country, with first capacity planned to come online in 2027. The design of the facility is expected to expand from 15 to 100 MW as demand from the public sector and Ukrainian industry grows. It will be equipped with the latest NVIDIA accelerated computing and NVIDIA reference architecture and will run MeetKai's sovereign AI platform, including Ukrainian-language models trained and hosted inside Ukraine. MeetKai and Kyivstar will operate the facility and deliver sovereign compute and AI services to the Ukrainian government, critical infrastructure operators, enterprises and Kyivstar's own customers.

Because the platform is designed to run in isolated environments, it is expected that Ukrainian ministries, energy and transport operators, banks and defense-adjacent civil agencies will be able to train, fine-tune and run AI on their own data in fully air-gapped deployments.

Across VEON's five markets, home to more than 150 million mobile customers and over 225 million digital customers, MeetKai acts as VEON's AI lab-as-a-service, beginning in Ukraine followed by Pakistan, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan and Bangladesh, with each site operated by MeetKai together with VEON's local operator. In every market, MeetKai and its operating partners train local engineers to run and extend the sites, so AI skills diffuse into each country's workforce and stay there.

"Every nation wants AI that runs on its own infrastructure, in its own languages, under its own rules. MeetKai is building its AI platform and national language models on NVIDIA accelerated computing, giving governments and telecom operators a full-stack foundation for AI factories deployed and operated in-country," said Calista Redmond, VP Global AI Initiatives at NVIDIA.

In Brazil, MeetKai Brasil won SERPRO's public tender for the national sovereign AI platform with the highest overall score. It will deploy the platform and locally trained models on NVIDIA accelerated computing in-country, including a sovereign coding agent for secure workflows, now launching with SERPRO.

The Brazilian partnership opens one of the Western hemisphere's largest regulated markets. Brazil's banks, insurers, energy companies and state-owned enterprises carry workloads their regulators expect to stay secure under Brazilian control, and SERPRO, the federal government's own IT company, operates many of the systems much of that economy already runs on. The air-gapped platform Ukraine's ministries and banks can use serves the same need in Brazil: institutions train, fine-tune and run AI on their own data, in-country. And this sovereignty is unlocked on NVIDIA accelerated computing.

MeetKai, which is also an NVIDIA Inception member, is expanding its work in Egypt with Smart Africa, building its AI stack on NVIDIA technology as part of its plans for the market. The company is among a growing group of AI innovators using NVIDIA technology to build and scale across Africa.

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This press release contains forward-looking statements, including statements regarding the planned deployment of MeetKai's sovereign AI platform and locally trained models in Brazil, Ukraine, Pakistan, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan and Bangladesh; the construction, equipping, expansion and operation of AI data centers, including the planned facility in Ukraine and its expected timeline; expected demand from public-sector and enterprise customers; and the expected benefits of the collaborations described. These statements are based on current expectations and assumptions and are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially, including risks relating to the negotiation and completion of definitive agreements, the timing and completion of infrastructure projects, the availability of hardware, power and financing, regulatory approvals and export controls, political and security conditions in the markets described, and the performance of counterparties. Nothing in this press release is a guarantee of future results. Except as required by law, the companies undertake no obligation to update any forward-looking statement. Statements concerning VEON, Kyivstar or NVIDIA are subject to those companies' own public disclosures and risk factors.

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MeetKai is a sovereign AI company that builds and operates national AI platforms for governments and telecommunications operators.

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Manitoba-based company grows from 50+ to 80+ locations as it expands its entertainment concept around the world

WINNIPEG, MB, Sept. 25, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Activate has been named to The Globe and Mail's 2026 list of Canada's Top Growing Companies, ranking No. 35 among 375 companies nationwide and No. 2 in arts, recreation and entertainment, with a growth percentage of 958%. The recognition marks the company's third consecutive appearance on the annual ranking.

Since first making the list in 2024, Activate has undergone significant global expansion, growing from more than 50 locations to more than 80 today. The company now operates in 12 countries across North America, Europe, Asia and the Middle East and has welcomed more than 14 million Players worldwide.

"Activate started in Winnipeg with an idea for a completely new way to play, and we're now building a global entertainment company from Manitoba," said Adam Schmidt, CEO of Activate. "As we've expanded internationally, we've continued to invest in the games, technology and innovation that power the experience right here at home. That ability to build in Canada and scale around the world has been fundamental to our growth."

That momentum continues. Additional locations are in development across North America and Europe, while Activate is preparing to enter a new continent with its first Australian location set to open in Melbourne in early 2027.

Activate's third consecutive recognition from The Globe and Mail follows another major business milestone earlier this year, when the company ranked No. 1 in Leisure & Entertainment on the Financial Times list of The Americas' Fastest Growing Companies 2026.

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ABOUT ACTIVATE

The games await. Behind every door, you'll need your reflexes, your wits, and your friends to beat them. Play against the room or against each other–it's easy to play but hard to beat. Welcome to Activate. Headquartered in Winnipeg, Canada, Activate is North America's fastest-growing entertainment experience with more than 80 locations across Canada, the U.S., Denmark, Germany, France, Finland, Malaysia, Mexico, Norway, Sweden, the U.K., and the U.A.E.

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GAC Quark Electric Drive Technology Wins Top Honor at Geneva Inventions Exhibition

GUANGZHOU, China, Sept. 25, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The results of the 51st International Exhibition of Inventions Geneva have been announced. The project "Key Precision Manufacturing Technologies and Applications for Low-Loss Stator Cores Based on Ultra-Thin Amorphous Materials," co-developed with GAC Group, received the exhibition's highest distinction, the Gold Medal with the Congratulations of the Jury. The award is selected from Gold Medal winners and requires unanimous approval from the jury.

For new energy vehicle users, range depends not only on battery capacity, but also on how efficiently every unit of energy is used. By applying ultra-thin amorphous material to the motor stator core, GAC reduces energy loss in the motor so that more power can be used to drive the vehicle. The Quark Electric Drive 2.0 motor equipped with this technology achieves a peak efficiency of 99.03%, while the electric drive system reaches a CLTC operating efficiency of 94.184%. With the same battery capacity, driving range can be extended by 30 to 50 kilometers, helping users go farther on the same amount of energy and enjoy greater confidence in everyday travel.

The technology has first been applied to models for the Chinese market, including the AION N60, 2027 AION RT and 2027 AION i60. As the technology continues to enter mass production, GAC will expand its application to more models, turning advances in high-efficiency electric drive technology into tangible efficiency and range benefits for users in everyday travel.

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