Xinhua Silk Road: From temple visit to island getaway: Fujian's Meizhou Island expands tourism appeal

BEIJING, Sept. 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Meizhou Island, located in Putian City in southeast China's Fujian Province, is renowned as the hometown of the Chinese sea goddess Mazu.

In recent years, the island has been tapping its tourism resources and developing distinctive Mazu culture-themed tourism activities, offering visitors a wider range of experiences and giving them more reasons to stay longer on the island rather than leave after half-day temple visit.

Born as Lin Mo on the island in 960, Mazu is believed to be a legendary woman who was deified as a protector of seafarers. Mazu has more than 300 million followers worldwide. In 2009, "Mazu belief and customs" was inscribed on the UNESCO representative list of the intangible cultural heritage of humanity.

"In previous years, visitors mainly came to Meizhou Island to worship Mazu. Many would arrive in the morning and leave in the afternoon," said a staff member of the island's administrative committee. "Now, more visitors are treating the island as a vacation destination, with a notable increase in family travelers, self-driving tourists and young visitors."

Meizhou Island received about 3.23 million tourist visits in 2025, surpassing the 3-million mark for the first time. With the popularity of slow tourism, more visitors are no longer simply coming to "pay their respects" before leaving, but are choosing to stay for several days, taking leisurely walks, enjoying the sea views and embracing the relaxed pace of island life.

Popular experiences on the island include dressing in traditional attire and taking photos in front of distinctive local architecture. Visitors can also experience "a day in the life of Mazu" at her former residence in the Mazu Heritage Park, and visit the Mazu cultural museum, and the Ping'an Pagoda.

Moreover, large Mazu-themed live performances and fireworks after sunset can definitely light up visitors' night life on the island.

From "paying respects and leaving" to lingering for the scenery, and from a half-day trip to "living a day in Mazu's world," Meizhou Island is transforming the appeal of a single temple into the allure of an island where visitors want to stay.

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Raj Subramaniam, President and Chief Executive Officer of FedEx Corporation, Receives Appeal of Conscience Award at 61st Annual Gala in New York

NEW YORK, Sept. 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Appeal of Conscience Foundation presented Raj Subramaniam, President and Chief Executive Officer of FedEx Corporation, with the Appeal of Conscience Award at the foundation's 61st Annual Gala, at The Pierre Hotel in New York City. Rabbi Arthur Schneier, Founder and President of the Appeal of Conscience Foundation, was also presented with a Lifetime Achievement Award in recognition of his lifelong commitment to building bridges across faiths and cultures and advancing peace, religious freedom and mutual understanding.

The Appeal of Conscience Foundation, founded by Rabbi Arthur Schneier in 1965, is an interfaith coalition of business, religious, and diplomatic leaders that advocates for peace, religious liberty, and respect the other. The Appeal of Conscience Award is presented to public figures who exemplify enlightened leadership and uphold the principle that "a crime committed in the name of religion is the greatest crime against religion."

"Raj Subramaniam is being recognized for his international visionary leadership and steadfast commitment to connecting people worldwide through innovation and service," said Rabbi Arthur Schneier, Founder and President of the Appeal of Conscience Foundation. "Under his stewardship, FedEx has advanced a culture of social and global responsibility and international cooperation that reflects ACF's mission."

About Raj Subramaniam:

As President and Chief Executive Officer of FedEx Corporation, Raj Subramaniam leads one of the world's largest transportation and logistics companies. A more than 30-year FedEx veteran, Subramaniam became the second CEO in the company's history in 2022 after serving in a series of leadership roles across the global enterprise, including as President and Chief Operating Officer. His international leadership experience and focus on globalization have contributed to the success and transformation of FedEx, while his work outside the company has focused on advancing economic growth and global trade. In 2023, Subramaniam received the Pravasi Bharatiya Samman Award, the highest civilian honor presented by the President of India to members of the Indian diaspora in recognition of outstanding achievements in India and abroad.

"I am honored to receive the Appeal of Conscience Award from Rabbi Schneier and the Appeal of Conscience Foundation," said Raj Subramaniam, FedEx President and CEO. "At FedEx, we believe that connecting the world through trade and innovation does more than move goods—it builds bridges, fosters international cooperation, and brings communities closer together. We are committed to leveraging our global reach to build a more connected and unified world."

The gala was chaired by Brian Moynihan, Chair and CEO of Bank of America.

Previous Honorees:

The ACF has recognized prominent business leaders and public figures with the Appeal of Conscience Award including: Bernard Arnault, Mary Barra, Barbara Bush, Michael Bloomberg, Albert Bourla, Archbishop Elpidophoros, Robert Iger, Muhtar Kent, Coretta Scott King, Robert Kraft, Brian Moynihan, Virginia Rometty, Stephen A. Schwarzman, Masayoshi Son, Paul Volcker, Timotheus Höttges, Stephen M. Ross, Susan Wojcicki, Dr. Rong Yiren, Dr. Henry Kissinger, Cardinal Timothy Dolan and Tony Elumelu.

About Appeal of Conscience Foundation:

Founded in 1965 by Rabbi Arthur Schneier, the Appeal of Conscience Foundation has worked worldwide on behalf of religious freedom, human rights and the protection of Houses of Worship. This coalition of business and religious leaders remains at the forefront of promoting mutual understanding and cooperation amongst people of faith, standing against voices that spread bias, hatred, and division. The Foundation believes that to heal our wounded world, we must emerge as a united human family, seeking improvement by advancing peaceful coexistence and 'Respect the Other.'

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New York, Sept. 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ --

Why: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of common stock of Beta Bionics, Inc. (NASDAQ: BBNX) between July 30, 2025 and February 24, 2026, both dates inclusive (the "Class Period"), of the important November 3, 2026 lead plaintiff deadline.

So what: If you purchased Beta Bionics common stock you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out of pocket fees or costs through a contingency fee arrangement.

What to do next: To join the Beta Bionics class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/cases/beta-bionics-inc/join or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email [email protected] for information on the class action. A class action lawsuit has already been filed. If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff, you must move the Court no later than November 3, 2026. A lead plaintiff is a representative party acting on behalf of other class members in directing the litigation.

Why Rosen Law: We encourage investors to select qualified counsel with a track record of success in leadership roles. Often, firms issuing notices do not have comparable experience, resources, or any meaningful peer recognition. Many of these firms do not actually handle securities class actions, but are merely middlemen that refer clients or partner with law firms that actually litigate the cases. Be wise in selecting counsel. The Rosen Law Firm represents investors throughout the globe, concentrating its practice in securities class actions and shareholder derivative litigation. Rosen Law Firm has achieved the largest ever securities class action settlement against a Chinese Company. Rosen Law Firm was Ranked No. 1 by ISS Securities Class Action Services for number of securities class action settlements in 2017. The firm has been ranked in the top 4 each year since 2013 and has recovered billions of dollars for investors. In 2019 alone the firm secured over $438 million for investors. In 2020, founding partner Laurence Rosen was named by law360 as a Titan of Plaintiffs' Bar. Many of the firm's attorneys have been recognized by Lawdragon and Super Lawyers.

Details of the case: According to the lawsuit, throughout the Class Period, defendants made materially false and misleading statements to the market about Beta Bionics' automated insulin delivery system for the treatment of diabetes, known as the iLet Bionic Pancreas insulin pump ("iLet"). The FDA had raised numerous serious issues with the iLet device itself, namely that the device was malfunctioning and dosing patients with dangerously high levels of insulin, causing hypoglycemic events. Thus, contrary to defendants' assertions that the complaints back-filed with the FDA pursuant to the Form 483 were of no moment and entirely benign, they instead numbered in the thousands and included hundreds of life-threatening events requiring significant medical intervention. Nor was the FDA satisfied with Beta Bionics' response to the issue, as Beta Bionics had utterly failed to implement any meaningful corrective actions. When the true details entered the market, the lawsuit claims that investors suffered damages.

To join the Beta Bionics class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/cases/beta-bionics-inc/join or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email [email protected] for information on the class action.

No Class Has Been Certified. Until a class is certified, you are not represented by counsel unless you retain one. You may select counsel of your choice. You may also remain an absent class member and do nothing at this point. An investor's ability to share in any potential future recovery is not dependent upon serving as lead plaintiff.

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Immersive Wisdom 5 Connects Browser, VDI and DDIL Users Worldwide for Live-Data Briefings

Distributed teams from headquarters to the edge can have resilient live-data briefings and meetings using existing Programs of Record and C2 systems including Maven Smart System

BOCA RATON, Fla., Sept. 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Immersive Wisdom today announced details of Immersive Wisdom 5, unveiled at AFA's Air, Space & Cyber Conference. The release expands resilient collaboration for geographically dispersed teams, bringing web-browser, commodity virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) and ultra-low-bandwidth DDIL client application users together in the same persistent collaborative workspace.

The browser is a bridge to DDIL. Immersive Wisdom's new browser interface is lightweight and allows low-bandwidth usage and data access from headquarters to forward locations and the tactical edge. The browser also connects participants with teams using Immersive Wisdom's native client application that operates in the most constrained COOP/PACE communications scenarios including totally offline.

Immersive Wisdom 5 provides voice, chat, real-time presence and user-driven live data wall creation to support commander's update briefings and meetings around existing Programs of Record (including Maven Smart System), COPs, data layers, applications and data sources.

About Immersive Wisdom

Immersive Wisdom Inc., based in Boca Raton, Florida, founded in 2016, offers a patented remote communications and ops center platform for distributed & disaggregated operations that allows geographically dispersed personnel to effectively work together and act in digital rooms without having to be physically present, even in severely bandwidth-limited environments, using existing web browsers, desktops and laptops. Immersive Wisdom's software is available for diverse industries, including Government, Logistics, and Telecommunications. Additional information on Immersive Wisdom's other successes, including our work with the U.S. Army and U.S. Air Force, can be found under the News section at www.immersivewisdom.com. We are an In-Q-Tel portfolio company.

The Immersive Wisdom trademark is the exclusive property of Immersive Wisdom, Inc. and is registered with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. All other Immersive Wisdom trademarks, service marks, and logos may be common law marks or are registered or pending registration.

© 2026 Immersive Wisdom, Inc.

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Casio to Release Limited-Edition Timepiece Celebrating MR-G 30th Anniversary.

Latticework Dial Finished in Platinum Leaf, with Structural Color Technology Employed to Create Metal Leaf-Inspired Textures for Bezel and Bracelet

TOKYO, Sept. 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Casio Computer Co., Ltd. announced today the release of a new MR-G timepiece, adding to the flagship line of the G-SHOCK brand of shock-resistant watches. The new MRG-B2100HR, featuring a dimensional latticework dial inspired by kigumi*1 and finished in platinum leaf, is available in a limited edition of only 800 pieces worldwide.

To commemorate the 30 years since the debut of MR-G in 1996, Casio drew from metal leaf, embodying tradition and innovation. The design expresses a strength that transcends time through the theme of haruka (eternity). Metal leaf artist Hiroto Rakusho created an original artwork, which together with the timepiece design brings the world of haruka to life.

Built on the shock-resistant MRG-B2100 with its octagonal bezel, the new MRG-B2100HR features a dimensional latticework dial. Each timepiece is adorned with platinum leaf applied by Rakusho. Powdered platinum leaf creates depth and gives each timepiece distinct character.

The bezel and bracelet evoke Rakusho's artwork, with metal leaf-inspired textures rendered using structural color technology. *2 Precision laser processing produces colors that change with the viewing angle. The design brings together traditional techniques and cutting-edge technology to highlight the beauty of metal leaf.

The bezel is formed from 27 components, each polished before assembly. The bezel and bracelet employ the super-hard alloys COBARION*3 and DAT55G*4, respectively. Together, the finishes and materials deliver both refined metallic beauty and toughness.

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Much more than a program, TACP is a seminal shift in how the USA and African countries work together to execute reciprocal trade. By using traceable US-grown cotton shipped directly from the U.S. to Africa, African producers are able to utilize the highest quality fiber on the planet, while US consumers benefit from lower costs at their local retailer and increased confidence in finished products like blue jeans and t-shirts, because they will be able to point to the exact farm in the US, and the exact manufacturing plant in Africa, before making a decision to spend their money.

The Partnership was launched during the UN General Assembly (UNGA) in New York City and witnessed by select private sector, investors, and government partners. The Right Honorable Prime Minister of Lesotho Sam Matekane delivered the keynote address, saying, "Through this partnership, we have an opportunity to build something much larger than the cotton trading arrangement. We have an opportunity to connect two continents through a productive industrial relationship."  

Among those signing onto TACP were the Honorable Minister of Industry, SMEs and Cooperatives, Ameer Meea, who added: "American cotton can leave the United States, be transformed through African industry and craftsmanship, and return to the American market as finished garments. That creates value on both sides of the Atlantic, and it is exactly the kind of partnership Mauritius wants to build with the United States." He continued, "Mauritius wants to trade more with the United States, but I do not ask American investors to look only at a market of 1.3 million people; I invite them to use Mauritius as a trusted platform from which to invest across Africa."

The Honorable Lee Kinyanjui, Cabinet Secretary for Investments, Trade, and Industry for the Republic of Kenya, said, "Developing integrated cotton, textile, and apparel value chains is essential for Africa's industrialization and export growth. While Kenya excels in garment assembly, connecting to global value chains expands export reach and capacity. We value this strategic partnership which aligns regional capacity with global market standards. Through this initiative we seek to position Kenya as a sustainable textile and apparel manufacturing hub."

USATD is pioneering a demand-driven trade approach that directly connects U.S. suppliers with African buyers, and vice versa, while advancing compliance, logistics, and financing systems to enable seamless cross-border commerce of finished products using U.S. goods for U.S. consumers. To learn more, please visit www.usafricatradedesk.com.

For media inquiries, please contact: 

Jeremy Faber, Director of Government Affairs

Email: [email protected]

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NEW YORK, Sept. 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, announces a class action lawsuit on behalf of purchasers of securities of Baidu, Inc. (NASDAQ: BIDU) between November 18, 2025 and August 17, 2026, inclusive (the "Class Period"). A class action lawsuit has already been filed. If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff, you must move the Court no later than November 13, 2026.

So what: If you purchased Baidu securities during the Class Period you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out of pocket fees or costs through a contingency fee arrangement.

What to do next: To join the Baidu class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/cases/baidu-inc-2026/join or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email [email protected] for information on the class action. A class action lawsuit has already been filed. If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff, you must move the Court no later than November 13, 2026. A lead plaintiff is a representative party acting on behalf of other class members in directing the litigation.

Why Rosen Law: We encourage investors to select qualified counsel with a track record of success in leadership roles. Often, firms issuing notices do not have comparable experience, resources, or any meaningful peer recognition. Be wise in selecting counsel. The Rosen Law Firm represents investors throughout the globe, concentrating its practice in securities class actions and shareholder derivative litigation. Rosen Law Firm has achieved the largest ever securities class action settlement against a Chinese Company. Rosen Law Firm was Ranked No. 1 by ISS Securities Class Action Services for number of securities class action settlements in 2017. The firm has been ranked in the top 4 each year since 2013 and has recovered billions of dollars for investors. In 2019 alone the firm secured over $438 million for investors. In 2020, founding partner Laurence Rosen was named by law360 as a Titan of Plaintiffs' Bar. Many of the firm's attorneys have been recognized by Lawdragon and Super Lawyers.

Details of the case: According to the lawsuit, throughout the Class Period, defendants made false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) Baidu had overstated the ability of its AI business to mitigate rapid declines in its legacy online marketing business; (2) as a result, Baidu's revenue was reasonably likely to decline; and (3) as a result of the foregoing, defendants' positive statements about Baidu's business, operations, and prospects were materially misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis. When the true details entered the market, the lawsuit claims that investors suffered damages.

To join the Baidu class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/cases/baidu-inc-2026/join or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email [email protected] for information on the class action.

No Class Has Been Certified. Until a class is certified, you are not represented by counsel unless you retain one. You may select counsel of your choice. You may also remain an absent class member and do nothing at this point. An investor's ability to share in any potential future recovery is not dependent upon serving as lead plaintiff.

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Sustaining Its Role as a Driver of the People's Economy, BRI Posts IDR 31.2 Trillion Net Profit in Q2 2026

JAKARTA, Indonesia, Sept. 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- PT Bank Rakyat Indonesia (Persero) Tbk (IDX: BBRI) reported net profit of IDR 31.2 trillion in the second quarter of 2026, up 17.5% year on year, as the bank sustained business growth amid economic and banking industry dynamics. BRI recorded double-digit growth in assets, loans and financing alongside stronger fundamentals, asset quality and profitability.

On a consolidated basis, BRI's assets reached IDR 2,352 trillion, up 11.7% year on year, while loans and financing rose 16.2% to IDR 1,646 trillion. Third-party funds increased 6.7% to IDR 1,581 trillion, net interest income rose 9.9% to IDR 80.5 trillion, and pre-provision operating profit increased 12.8% to IDR 65.7 trillion.

"These results show that our transformation is starting to deliver. What matters to us is not just how fast BRI grows, but whether that growth is built on stronger fundamentals and benefits the wider economy," said BRI President Director Hery Gunardi.

Stronger fundamentals support growth

On a bank-only basis, BRI's Cost of Funds fell to 2.4% from 3.0% a year earlier, while its Cost to Income Ratio improved to 39.2% from 41.9%. The Non-Performing Loan ratio declined to 2.9% from 3.0%, while Cost of Credit improved to 3.1% from 3.4%.

Return on Assets remained at around 2.7%, while Return on Equity increased to 18.8% from 16.6% a year earlier.

BRI is continuing its transformation under BRIVolution Reignite, focusing on strengthening its funding franchise, improving existing core businesses and developing new sources of growth.

MSMEs remain at the core of BRI's business

Loans to MSMEs reached IDR 1,235.4 trillion at the end of the second quarter, up 8.6% year on year and accounting for 75.1% of BRI Group's total loan and financing portfolio.

BRI also continued its MSME empowerment programmes. As of June, Desa BRILiaN had reached more than 5,700 assisted villages, Klasterku Hidupku more than 44,000 business clusters, and LinkUMKM about 17.3 million MSMEs.

From January to June, BRI disbursed IDR 103.8 trillion in People's Business Credit (KUR) to more than two million borrowers.

"MSMEs remain a core part of BRI's business. As we grow, we want to support businesses and the wider economy by expanding access to finance and strengthening the capacity of Indonesian MSMEs," Hery said.

For more information, visit www.bri.co.id.

SOURCE PT Bank Rakyat Indonesia Tbk (BRI)

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Ultimate Longevity Center follows its Los Angeles event with two free Colorado experiences in one day.

BOULDER, Colo. and DENVER, Sept. 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Ultimate Longevity Center (ULC), the Sequel Brands longevity and performance franchise with more than 300 territories sold globally, brings The Future of Longevity with Gary Brecka LIVE to Colorado on Sunday, October 4. Gary will take the stage at Macky Auditorium in Boulder at 10:30 AM MT and at the Fillmore Auditorium in Denver at 3:30 PM MT. Both events are hosted by ULC in collaboration with Ultimate Human.

The Colorado dates follow Gary's August appearance at Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, which drew thousands of attendees. Gary is a human performance expert, entrepreneur, longevity advocate, and host of The Ultimate Human podcast. At each event he will share his approach to health, performance, and longevity, alongside a venue-wide showcase of the products and protocols behind his personal routine.

Doors open one hour before each event. Guests can explore:

- ULC pop-ups and product activations

- Featured longevity and wellness brands

- Samples of Gary Brecka's favorite products and protocols

- Fellow members of the longevity community

Both events give guests a firsthand look at ULC, including its diagnostics and recovery technology, membership opportunities, and franchise growth.

"Colorado has a community that takes performance and recovery seriously, and I'm looking forward to spending the day with them. ULC puts the diagnostics and recovery technology I talk about every day within reach, and these events are the place to see it in person," said Gary Brecka.

"Demand for ULC has been strong from the start. These events put our technology and protocols in front of people in Boulder and Denver and let them experience the brand directly," said Anthony Geisler, Founder of Sequel Brands.

Both events are free to attend. Advance registration and ticket claim are required, and venue information and event instructions will be sent to registered guests.

Event Details

- What: The Future of Longevity with Gary Brecka LIVE, hosted by Ultimate Longevity Center

- When: Sunday, October 4, 2026

- Boulder: 10:30 AM MT | Macky Auditorium, 1595 Pleasant Street, Boulder, CO 80309

- Denver: 3:30 PM MT | Fillmore Auditorium, 1510 Clarkson Street, Denver, CO 80218

- Admission: Free; advance registration and complimentary ticket claim required

For more information or to register, visit the Ultimate Longevity Center event page at ultimatelongevitycenter.com/the-future-of-longevity-with-gary-brecka.

ABOUT ULTIMATE LONGEVITY CENTER

Ultimate Longevity Center, a Sequel Brands company co-founded with human biologist Gary Brecka, is a next-generation longevity and performance franchise built around a physician-led, data-driven approach to extending healthspan. Through advanced diagnostics, personalized protocols and integrated recovery technologies, the brand brings the tools of human optimization together under one roof to help people better understand their biology and take a proactive approach to their long-term health. With more than 250 franchise territories sold nationwide since launching franchise sales in 2026, Ultimate Longevity Center is rapidly expanding access to advanced longevity solutions and building a new kind of longevity experience designed for everyday life.

ABOUT GARY BRECKA AND THE ULTIMATE HUMAN

Gary Brecka, the visionary founder of The Ultimate Human, is a renowned Human Biologist, biohacker, and longevity expert. With over two decades of experience in analyzing human biomarkers, Gary's unique approach combines the precision of science with the personal touch of individual wellness.

The Ultimate Human is consistently ranked among the top ten health and wellness podcasts, reaching and impacting millions of lives through its powerful media platform. Through The Ultimate Human, Gary shares his deep knowledge and innovative strategies to help individuals navigate their health journeys. His work is driven by a profound belief in the power of informed, personalized health interventions to transform lives. With Gary's guidance, The Ultimate Human continues to inspire and equip people to become the best versions of themselves, inside and out.

Disclaimer: None of Gary Brecka, Ultimate Human LLC nor any of his or its affiliates, employees, owners or representatives (individually and collectively, "The Ultimate Human") is licensed to provide medical advice nor provides medical advice. Information, advice and recommendations provided by The Ultimate Human is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Individuals should always consult with their physician or another qualified health provider with any questions they may have regarding a medical condition.

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Humanforce named a Major Contender in the Everest Group Workforce Management Products PEAK Matrix® Assessment 2026 and the Everest Group Human Capital Management (HCM) Platforms Mid-market PEAK Matrix® Assessment 2026

SYDNEY, Sept. 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Humanforce, the workforce management and human capital management (HCM) platform built for frontline and flexible workforces, has been named a Major Contender in two 2026 Everest Group assessments: the Workforce Management Products PEAK Matrix® Assessment 2026 and the Everest Group Human Capital Management (HCM) Platforms Mid-market PEAK Matrix® Assessment 2026. In workforce management, Everest Group positions Humanforce highest among Major Contenders for vision and capability.

"Humanforce has spent 24 years solving the complexity of shift-based work. Compliance has always been part of our DNA, and we have built on that foundation to create a broader HCM platform that combines trusted workforce operations with AI, analytics and a stronger frontline employee experience," said Clayton Pyne, Chief Executive Officer at Humanforce.

"For our customers, that means connecting the entire frontline journey, from hiring, onboarding and learning to scheduling, compliance, engagement, benefits and pay. Whether rostering an aged care home, maintaining staffing ratios across childcare centres or filling thousands of shifts at a stadium, the platform helps organisations manage complex work with greater confidence and productivity.

"Recognition in both assessments validates our focus on building a broader HCM platform around the realities of frontline work. Everest Group's positioning of Humanforce highest among Major Contenders for workforce management vision and capability reflects the depth of the workforce management foundation underpinning that platform."

One AI operating platform from workforce demand to pay

Humanforce brings together workforce management, payroll, HR, talent, benefits, learning and AI & Analytics for complex, regulated organisations operating around the clock. Humanforce Connect extends the platform into governed workforce fulfilment across internal teams, talent marketplaces, agencies and vendors.

This combination of specialist workforce management depth and broader HCM capability is proven across frontline industries worldwide. More than 1,500 customers and one million employees use Humanforce across more than 90 countries. They include Australian aged care, childcare and healthcare organisations Regis Aged Care, Guardian Childcare & Education and Epworth HealthCare; global hospitality, travel and venue operators Accor, Delaware North, Kroenke Sports & Entertainment and Flight Centre; and retailers Mitre 10 and IGA.

"Frontline organisations should not have to stitch specialist workforce management and generalist HR systems together," said Luke Bongiorno, Chief Product and Technology Officer at Humanforce.

"A connected frontline HCM platform gives workforce operators greater control of coverage, productivity and labour cost; payroll managers confidence in accurate, compliant pay; and HR directors and talent leaders a consistent employee experience and clearer view of workforce capacity and skills. It also gives AI the trusted data, operational context, rules and guardrails needed to support better decisions."

Humanforce's AI strategy applies intelligence within everyday workforce decisions. The platform is built on a deterministic core, a rules-based system of record that keeps pay, compliance and employment decisions anchored in trusted workforce data. AI and analytics can then forecast demand, optimise schedules, identify risks and explain likely cost and compliance impacts.

"We see the greatest value from AI when it works with trusted workforce data, compliance rules and real operational context," said Dr Imtiaz Bhayat, Chief Information Officer at Regis Aged Care. "Humanforce's approach builds intelligence on that trusted workforce foundation, something we leverage to give our teams real-time insight and support better decisions across our homes. After 15 years as a Humanforce customer, that is the kind of practical, responsible AI innovation we want from a long-term partner."

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What has Everest Group recognised Humanforce for? Humanforce is a Major Contender in the 2026 workforce management and mid-market HCM PEAK Matrix assessments. In workforce management, Everest Group positions Humanforce highest among Major Contenders for vision and capability.

What makes Humanforce different for workforce operations, payroll and HR teams? Humanforce combines specialist workforce management depth with broader HCM capabilities in one platform built for regulated, shift-based work. It gives workforce operators greater control of coverage and cost, payroll managers confidence in accurate pay, and HR and talent leaders a connected view of employee experience and workforce planning.

How does Humanforce use AI in workforce operations? AI & Analytics works with governed workforce data and deterministic rules to create a system of action that supports forecasting, scheduling, risk detection and better decisions about cost and compliance.

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About Humanforce

Humanforce is the operating platform for modern frontline workforce operations. It brings together workforce management, payroll, HR, talent, benefits, learning and AI & Analytics for complex, regulated organisations where every shift shapes service, care and experience.

More than 1,500 customers and one million employees use Humanforce across more than 90 countries. Humanforce serves aged care, childcare, healthcare, hospitality, retail, events and stadia, travel and other frontline industries. Founded in 2002, Humanforce has offices across Australia, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, the Philippines and the United States.

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