IDrive Secures Educational Data with Cloud-to-Cloud Data Protection for Academic Institutions

LOS ANGELES, Sept. 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- IDrive, a leading provider of cloud backup and storage solutions, extends its cloud-to-cloud data protection offerings for educational institutions with Google Workspace Backup and Google Classroom, helping schools, colleges, and universities protect critical academic, administrative, and student data from accidental deletion, ransomware, and other data-loss events.

As educational institutions increasingly depend on cloud applications for teaching, communication, collaboration, and administration, critical data is being created and stored across multiple platforms. While these services provide powerful tools for education, organizations remain responsible for protecting their data and ensuring it can be recovered when needed.

Protecting the Digital Classroom with Google Classroom Backup

Google Classroom has become an integral part of digital learning, providing educators with a centralized platform to manage classes, distribute assignments, communicate with students, organize course materials, and track grades. However, classroom data can be vulnerable to accidental deletion, compromised accounts, malicious activity, ransomware, and other events that can disrupt learning and result in the loss of valuable educational information.

IDrive Google Classroom Backup provides educational institutions with an additional layer of cloud-to-cloud protection by backing up critical Classroom data to IDrive's secure cloud infrastructure. The solution protects complete classroom environments, including announcements, classwork, people information, grades, and associated Google Drive files.

Key features of Google Classroom Backup by IDrive include:

- Complete classroom protection – Back up announcements, classwork, people, grades, and associated Drive files.

- Automated backups – Perform up to three automated backups per day, providing multiple recovery points.

- Point-in-time recovery – Maintain snapshots of backed-up data and restore information to a previous point in time.

- Granular recovery – Search for and restore specific data without having to recover an entire classroom environment.

- Centralized administration – Manage backups across multiple classrooms and domains from a centralized console.

- Ransomware and accidental-deletion protection – Recover classroom data from a backup created before data was deleted, corrupted, or compromised.

- Secure data protection – Backed-up data is protected using AES-256 encryption in transit and at rest.

Comprehensive Cloud-to-Cloud Protection

In addition to Google Workspace and Google Classroom, IDrive provides cloud-to-cloud backup for a range of widely used business and productivity platforms. These offerings enable organizations to create an independent copy of their cloud data, helping reduce the risks associated with accidental deletion, ransomware, service disruptions, and other data-loss scenarios.

IDrive's cloud-to-cloud portfolio includes:

- Microsoft Office 365 Backup – Protect Microsoft 365 data including OneDrive, SharePoint, Exchange, and Teams, with automated backups, point-in-time snapshots, granular recovery, and centralized management.

- Google Workspace Backup – Protect critical Google Workspace data, including Gmail, Drive, and other Workspace services, with centralized backup and recovery.

- Dropbox Backup – Back up and protect data stored in Dropbox.

- Box Backup – Protect business and organizational data stored in Box.

- Salesforce Backup – Help organizations protect critical Salesforce data and recover it when necessary.

IDrive to Showcase Cloud-to-Cloud Backup at EDUCAUSE 2026

IDrive will be exhibiting at the EDUCAUSE Annual Conference, taking place September 29–October 2, 2026, in Denver, Colorado. Booth #256. The conference brings together higher education technology professionals and technology providers to explore technology solutions and challenges across the education sector.

For more information about IDrive's cloud-to-cloud backup solutions, visit IDrive.com.

About IDrive

IDrive Inc. is a privately held company specializing in cloud storage, cloud backup, file sharing, remote access, compliance and related technologies. Core services include IDrive®, RemotePC™ and IBackup.The company's services help over 5 million customers back up over 1 Exabyte of data.

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AKRON, Ohio, Sept. 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Ezurio, a global leader in connectivity and embedded compute technology, today announces the BL54LM20 Series: the BL54LM20A, BL54LM20B, and BL54LM20B USB-C Adapter. Built on Nordic Semiconductor's new nRF54LM20A and nRF54LM20B SoCs the BL54LM20 Series brings USB, more memory, more I/O, and – for the first time in the BL54L family - module-level Edge AI capability to market.

Pairing a 128 MHz Arm Cortex-M33 application processor with a 128 MHz RISC-V coprocessor, 2 MB of non-volatile memory, and 512 KB of RAM the BL54LM20 Series gives designers substantially more headroom for larger applications, richer protocol combinations, and long-term product scalability. The pre-certified series delivers an expanded IO set, multiple pre-certified antennas, and the security, size, and time-to-market advantages developers expect from the BL54L line.

The BL54LM20A and LM20B are 100% footprint-compatible and share the same RF design and certification - start a design on one, move to the AI-enabled variant later without a board respin or a new certification cycle.

"The BL54LM20 Series extends Ezurio's BL54L lineup, giving customers a complete, scalable range of pre-certified modules to match almost any performance or footprint requirement," says Jonathan Kaye, VP of Product Management and Marketing at Ezurio. "The BL54LM20A covers customers who just need more flash, RAM, and I/O, while the BL54LM20B adds an integrated NPU for teams ready to bring Edge AI on board. Either way, developers get a scalable path forward on the same pre-certified module footprint our BL54L customers already trust."

"Nordic's Axon NPU was built to bring real machine learning performance to a wide range of ultra-low-power IoT devices," said Sam Presley, Technical Product Manager at Nordic Semiconductor. "Ezurio's BL54LM20B shows exactly what that looks like in the field: a pre-certified module that gives developers up to 15x faster on-device inferencing without asking them to become NPU experts first."

BL54LM20A: USB, More Memory, More I/O, More Flexibility

- Powered by Nordic nRF54LM20A SoC delivering Bluetooth LE Core 6.x, 802.15.4 (Thread/Matter), and NFC in a single 11 × 8 × 1.8 mm module

- 128 MHz Arm Cortex-M33 application processor + 128 MHz RISC-V coprocessor, 2MB non-volatile memory and 512 KB RAM

- Expanded IO set for more sensors and peripherals, richer HMIs, and gateway-class or controller style designs

- Secure Boot, Secure Firmware Update, Secure Storage

BL54LM20B: Adds Edge AI Built In

- Integrated Axon NPU delivers up to 15x faster AI inferencing than CPU processing alone

- Real-time, offline AI/ML inference with no dependency on cloud connectivity and improved power efficiency for always on ML tasks

- Access to Nordic's Edge AI Lab and pre-trained Neuton models to help developers build and deploy on-device AI models quickly

BL54LM20B USB-C Adapter

The family also includes a USB-C Adapter, which embeds the certified BL54LM20B module in a compact final product, ideal for adding to gateways, PCs, internal development and production rigs. Importantly the adapter is regulatory certified enabling customers to reduce their risk and cost and get to market faster.

With Edge AI, ultra-low-power Bluetooth LE, Thread/Matter, and NFC in one module, the BL54LM20 series is ideal for a broad range of connected products, including predictive maintenance sensors, wearable and portable medical devices, factory automation and robotics, asset tracking, and smart building and commercial IoT devices that need to make decisions locally and securely.

Beta samples are scheduled to ship in October. Development kit guides, datasheets, and schematics are available now. Sign up for the beta sample program and get early access to documentation and technical drawings at:

ezurio.com/bl54lm20a-series I ezurio.com/bl54lm20b-series I ezurio.com/bl54lm20b-usb

About Ezurio

Ezurio engineers embedded wireless connectivity and compute solutions that power connected devices worldwide, backed by deep expertise in security, regulatory compliance, and long-term lifecycle support. Our portfolio includes RF modules, system-on-modules, single board computers, internal antennas, IoT devices, and custom solutions designed to accelerate development and reduce time to market.

For the latest news or more information, visit: ezurio.com || linkedin.com/company/ezurio-llc

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WASHINGTON, Sept. 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- NSSF®, The Firearm Industry Trade Association, celebrates the appointment of Lawrence G. Keane, NSSF's Senior Vice President & General Counsel, to the Hunting and Shooting Sports Conservation and Access Council (HSSCAC). The Council will provide the U.S. Secretary of the Interior and the U.S. Secretary of Agriculture with advice regarding the establishment and implementation of existing and proposed policies and authorities with regard to wildlife and habitat conservation.

The Council will also examine ways to benefit wildlife resources; encourage partnership among the public, the sporting conservation organizations, state, tribal, territorial and federal government; and benefit recreational hunting and recreational shooting sports.

"I am both humbled and proud to represent the voices of tens of millions of hunters and outdoorsmen and women to advise both the Agriculture and Interior Secretaries on policies that will promote, protect and preserve hunting and the shooting sports across America," Keane said. "We, as sportsmen and women, take heart that the Trump administration and both Secretaries Brooke Rollins and Doug Burgum prioritize the input of America's original conservationists when reviewing and crafting policy to ensure healthy and abundant wildlife populations and access to public lands. I consider it an honor to work with the Trump administration's Hunting and Shooting Sports Conservation and Access Council to make sure that Americans from all walks of life are empowered to enjoy our natural resources."

Recommendations from the Council to the Secretary of the Interior and Secretary of Agriculture shall include, but not be limited to, policies and programs that:

- Conserve and restore wetlands, agricultural lands, grasslands, forests and rangeland habitats;

- Promote opportunities and expand access to hunting and shooting sports on public and private lands;

- Encourage hunting and shooting safety by developing ranges on public lands;

- Recruit and retain new shooters and hunters;

- Increase public awareness of the importance of wildlife conservation and the social and economic benefits of hunting and shooting;

- Encourage coordination among the public, hunting and shooting sports community, wildlife conservation groups, state, tribal, territorial, and federal government.

About NSSF

NSSF is the trade association for the firearm industry. Its mission is to promote, protect and preserve hunting and the shooting sports. Formed in 1961, NSSF has a membership of thousands of manufacturers, distributors, firearms retailers, shooting ranges, sportsmen's organizations and publishers nationwide. For more information, visit nssf.org.

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NEW PHILADELPHIA, Ohio, Sept. 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Why do many costly commercial roofing problems appear without warning inside a building? A HelloNation article answers this question by explaining how regular evaluations uncover early issues that remain hidden until damage becomes severe. In a HelloNation article, Roofing Expert Mike Hicks of Hicks Industrial Roofing in New Philadelphia, Ohio explains why routine commercial roof inspection plays a critical role in protecting buildings, operations, and long term investments.

The article explains that many industrial roofing issues begin quietly beneath the surface. Small defects often develop without visible signs inside the building, allowing deterioration to progress unnoticed. Regular commercial roof inspection helps identify these early conditions before they disrupt operations or lead to costly emergency repairs. The article emphasizes that proactive evaluation is far more effective than reacting after damage has already spread.

Membrane damage is identified as one of the most common findings during inspections. The article explains that punctures, surface cracks, and separated seams can allow moisture to enter the roofing system. Even minor membrane damage can expand over time if not addressed. The article notes that early detection allows for targeted roof maintenance rather than large scale repairs later.

Flashing failure is another issue frequently uncovered during inspections. Flashing protects vulnerable transition areas where the roof meets walls, drains, and rooftop equipment. The article explains that when flashing loosens or deteriorates, water can bypass the membrane entirely. This condition often leads to moisture intrusion that affects insulation and structural components, even when the roof surface appears intact.

Moisture intrusion does not always result in immediate leaks. The article explains that water can become trapped within insulation layers, reducing thermal performance and adding unnecessary weight to the roof system. Over time, this hidden moisture accelerates deterioration and complicates future repairs. Regular commercial roof inspection helps detect these conditions before they shorten roof lifespan.

Drainage problems are also highlighted as a key inspection focus. The article explains that debris buildup, clogged drains, or subtle slope issues can lead to ponding water. Standing water places ongoing stress on roofing materials and speeds up wear. Even well designed industrial roofing systems can experience reduced performance if drainage is not monitored and maintained.

Weather exposure further increases the importance of inspections. The article explains that high winds, hail, heavy rain, and temperature fluctuations can damage roofing materials without creating immediate leaks. Post storm evaluations allow property owners to document conditions and address damage early. This process supports more effective roof maintenance and reduces the likelihood of delayed failures.

Annual inspections are presented as a practical way to extend roof lifespan. The article explains that identifying small problems early helps prevent major system failures. This proactive approach reduces emergency repair costs and minimizes unexpected business interruptions. It also supports more predictable budgeting and long term planning for industrial roofing systems.

The article also explains that inspections provide valuable documentation. Written reports and photographs help track roof condition over time. This history supports warranty compliance, maintenance planning, and future repair or replacement decisions. Consistent records allow property owners to make informed choices based on documented performance trends.

Operational continuity is another benefit discussed in the article. Roof failures can disrupt daily operations, damage inventory, and create safety concerns for employees or tenants. Regular commercial roof inspection helps identify risks before they interfere with normal business activities. This preventive approach supports safer and more reliable building operation.

Energy efficiency is also influenced by roof condition. The article explains that compromised insulation and moisture saturated materials reduce thermal performance. Regular inspections help maintain consistent indoor temperatures and avoid unnecessary energy loss. This connection between roof maintenance and energy performance highlights the broader impact of inspection programs.

The article also notes that inspections allow professionals to evaluate wear patterns caused by foot traffic and rooftop equipment. Areas around HVAC units and access paths often age faster than surrounding sections. Addressing these zones early helps preserve adjacent roof areas and supports consistent roof lifespan across the entire system.

For many property owners, the article explains that inspections provide peace of mind. Knowing the condition of the roof reduces uncertainty and supports informed decision making. This confidence allows owners to plan repairs or eventual replacement without urgency or guesswork.

Why Regular Roof Inspections Matter for Commercial Buildings features insights from Mike Hicks, Roofing Expert of New Philadelphia, Ohio, in HelloNation.

About HelloNation

HelloNation is a premier media platform that connects readers with trusted professionals and businesses across various industries. Through its innovative "edvertising" approach that blends educational content and storytelling, HelloNation delivers expert-driven articles that inform, inspire, and empower. Covering topics from home improvement and health to business strategy and lifestyle, HelloNation highlights leaders making a meaningful impact in their communities.

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Families Invited to Celebrate Upgraded Park October 3 with Exclusive Giveaways, New Adventures

BLOOMINGDALE, Ill., Sept. 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Urban Air Adventure Park, the nation's leading indoor adventure park and part of youth enrichment platform Unleashed Brands, is proud to announce the grand re-opening of its Bloomingdale location, welcoming families back with new attractions, upgraded experiences and a community celebration on October 3 from 10 AM to 2 PM. Conveniently located at 140 E Lake St, the refreshed park features more than 40,000 square feet of year-round indoor adventure designed for kids, teens and adults alike.

Celebrate the Grand Re-Opening

The community is invited to celebrate Urban Air Bloomingdale's grand re-opening on October 3 with a celebration featuring a ribbon cutting ceremony alongside Bloomingdale's chamber of commerce and local leaders, exclusive grand re-opening offers, giveaways, prizes and activities for the whole family. The first 100 people in line will win free Urban Air for a year!

As part of the grand re-opening celebration, guests who become Founding Members by October 3 can take advantage of a special limited-time pre-paid membership rate of $157.37, offering up to five months free.

What's New at Urban Air Bloomingdale

As part of the re-opening, Urban Air Bloomingdale is unveiling four new attractions, giving guests even more ways to jump, climb, soar and explore. Among the additions are the newly reinstated Stairway to Heaven obstacle course and an action-packed Dodgeball arena, alongside a brand-new Laser Tag arena and AirCourt indoor sport court. The latest additions build on the park's lineup of signature attractions, creating even more opportunities for adventure, active play and family fun.

Urban Air Bloomingdale is returning under new ownership. Best friends and business partners Shivangi Shah, Sangeeta Patel, and Sweta Patel, alongside their husbands, purchased the park in May 2026 and are now reopening it almost exactly one year after it closed. The three couples met in India before moving to the states to raise their families, and became business partners in 2014 with their first investment in a car washing business, having since expanded to other ventures. Urban Air marks their entry into franchise ownership and reflects their passion for creating a family-oriented space that builds joy and shared memories.

"This isn't just a business for us, it's a place we bring our own kids to have fun, and we want every family in this community to feel that same excitement," said Vipal Shah, Shivangi's husband and a manager at Urban Air Bloomingdale. "We're thrilled to bring the park back so our guests can create new memories with even more ways to play, and to welcome new community members who are experiencing the fun for the first time."

The Premier Destination for Family Entertainment

Urban Air Bloomingdale delivers an action-packed indoor adventure experience designed to inspire kids to jump higher, climb farther and challenge themselves in new ways. The park features an expansive lineup of attractions for guests of all ages, including trampoline arenas, ropes courses, climbing walls, laser tag, the Sky Rider indoor zipline, obstacle courses, multi-level tube playgrounds and more. With proprietary, patented attractions found only at Urban Air, guests can expect a truly one-of-a-kind experience, whether they're thrill-seekers or little adventurers just getting started.

When it's time to recharge, guests can enjoy freshly prepared pizza, snacks, desserts and beverages at the Urban Café. With menu selections developed under the guidance of a Culinary Institute of America-trained chef, the café provides convenient, quality options for families looking to refuel without missing a moment of the action.

In addition to everyday adventure, Urban Air Bloomingdale is the ultimate destination for unforgettable celebrations. The park offers customizable party packages complete with a dedicated party host, private party room and full access to the park's trampolines, obstacle courses and attractions. Cleanup is handles by the Urban Air team, so the fun never stops! Beyond birthdays, the park also hosts corporate gatherings, team-building events, school outings and private celebrations, providing a dynamic, stress-free venue for groups of all sizes.

As part of this exciting re-opening, the park remains committed to operating in a safe, clean and responsible manner. Enhanced cleanliness protocols and operational procedures are in place to support the health and well-being of guests, team members and the broader Chicago community, ensuring families can focus on fun with confidence.

Urban Air Bloomingdale is open daily Monday through Thursday from 4 PM to 8 PM, Friday from 4 PM to 9 PM, Saturday from 10 AM to 9 PM, and Sunday from 10 AM to 8 PM. Residents are encouraged to follow Urban Air Bloomingdale on Facebook at facebook.com/UrbanAirBloomingdale/ to receive special offers and stay updated on upcoming events. Additional information, including attraction details and membership options, can be found on the park's official website.

About Urban Air Adventure Park

Urban Air Adventure Park is the nation's #1 destination for family fun, featuring a variety of attractions perfect for all ages. The award-winning national franchise brand is the largest adventure park operator in the world with more than 400 parks open or under development. Founded in 2011 with a higher purpose to help kids have fun while achieving activity goals that safely enhance their social and physical skills, Urban Air continues to lead the family entertainment industry through innovation and nationwide expansion. For more information, visit www.UrbanAir.com.

About Unleashed Brands

Unleashed Brands currently includes portfolio brands Urban Air, The Little Gym, Sylvan Learning, Snapology, Class 101, Premier Martial Arts and Water Wings Swim School. The platform was founded to curate and grow a portfolio of the most innovative and profitable franchise brands that help kids learn, play, and grow. Over the last 15 years, the team at Unleashed Brands has built a proven platform for scaling businesses focused on serving families. Its mission is to impact the lives of every child by providing fun, engaging, and inspiring experiences that help them reach their full potential. For more information, visit UnleashedBrands.com.

Media Contact: Ashley Corona, Fishman PR, [email protected], 847.945.1300 ext. 276

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— C&D Technologies Recognized for Innovative Approach to Delivering Reliable, Resilient Power Infrastructure for Rapidly Evolving Demands of AI Data Centers —

HORSHAM, Pa., Sept. 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- C&D Technologies, a global provider of innovative energy storage solutions for over a century, has earned a Stratus Award in the AI Data Center Infrastructure (Power, Cooling, Density) category by the Business Intelligence Group. The award recognizes C&D Technologies' contributions to advancing infrastructure solutions that support the growing power demands and increasing complexity of AI data centers.

As AI workloads continue to accelerate, data centers are facing unprecedented demands for reliable, resilient and scalable power infrastructure. C&D Technologies is helping address these challenges through advanced energy storage technologies designed to support critical infrastructure and the evolving requirements of high-density computing environments.

Excellence in Cloud Computing

The Stratus Awards recognize organizations and leaders demonstrating excellence in cloud computing and related technologies. C&D Technologies' recognition in the AI Data Center Infrastructure category highlights the company's ability to deliver solutions that help data centers navigate the intersection of power availability, infrastructure density, and operational resilience.

"For a decade, the cloud question was 'where does this run?' This year, every serious submission answered a different one: 'what does it do without us?'" said Russ Fordyce, Chief Recognition Officer, Business Intelligence Group. "C&D Technologies earned this recognition in AI Data Center Infrastructure (Power, Cooling, Density) because it could say what its technology finished, not just what it promises. That is the standard the cloud is being held to now, and this is a team meeting it."

"AI is fundamentally changing the way data centers are designed and operate. It places new demands on power infrastructure and energy resilience, forcing decision makers to place additional emphasis on power solutions," said Bob Malley, Vice President, Portfolio Strategy, C&D Technologies. "This recognition reflects C&D Technologies' commitment to developing products that help customers address these challenges with dependable, high-performance energy storage. As AI workloads continue to scale, we remain focused on delivering the infrastructure technologies needed to keep critical systems running reliably."

The Stratus Award adds to C&D Technologies' growing recognition for its work supporting critical infrastructure and data center applications. Through its portfolio of advanced energy storage solutions, C&D Technologies continues to help customers enhance reliability, resilience and performance across increasingly demanding power environments.

For more information about C&D Technologies and its data center solutions, visit www.cdtechno.com.

About C&D Technologies

C&D Technologies manufactures and designs innovative battery systems for the storage and transmission of electrical power, primarily for standby power applications. The telecom, utilities, cable, broadband, government, infrastructure, UPS, renewable energy, and other mission-critical sectors depend on us to protect their data and keep their systems running. Headquartered in Horsham, Pennsylvania, C&D has two manufacturing facilities in the United States, one in Mexico, and two in China. C&D Technologies also owns the Trojan Battery Company, a globally recognized leader in deep-cycle battery technology, providing advanced energy storage solutions for motive power and renewable energy applications.

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Los Angeles fashion brand implements Centric PLM to further enhance product development information and workflows.

CAMPBELL, Calif., Sept. 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Centric Software® announces that STAUD has gone live with Centric PLM. Centric Software delivers innovative, integrated, end-to-end AI-powered enterprise solutions to take products from concept to commercialization. Fashion, luxury, footwear, outdoor, home, consumer electronics, food & beverage, cosmetics and personal care as well as multi-category retail teams plan, design, develop, source, comply, buy, make, price, allocate, assort, sell and replenish products to achieve strategic and operational digital transformation goals.

Founded in Los Angeles in 2015, STAUD is a Los Angeles-based fashion brand offering handbags, ready-to-wear and accessories. STAUD implemented Centric PLM to drive product development information and workflows.

Centric PLM is now live at STAUD and is being used to organize product-related information in a centralized digital environment. The implementation is intended to further enhance STAUD's product development process by centralizing product data and related information for use by internal teams and manufacturing partners.

"We are pleased that STAUD is now live with Centric PLM to manage its product development information and workflows," says Fabrice Canonge, CEO of Centric Software.

Learn more about Centric solutions

STAUD (www.staud.clothing)

Founded in Los Angeles in 2015 by Sarah Staudinger and George Augusto, STAUD was born out of a desire to create a fashion collection that is both accessible and innovative. The brand focuses on high-quality design and sophisticated silhouettes that bridge the gap between vintage charm and modern sensibility.

Centric Software® (www.centricsoftware.com)

From its headquarters in Silicon Valley, Centric Software provides an innovative and AI-enabled product concept-to-commercialization platform for retailers, brands and manufacturers of all sizes. As experts in fashion, luxury, footwear, outdoor, home, food & beverage, cosmetics & personal care, consumer electronics as well as multi-category retail, Centric Software delivers best-of-breed solutions to plan, design, develop, source, comply, buy, make, price, allocate, sell and replenish products.

- Centric PLM, the leading PLM solution for fashion, outdoor, footwear and private label, optimizes product execution from ideation to development, sourcing and manufacture, realizing up to 50% improvement in productivity and a 60% decrease in time to market.

- Centric Planning & Pricing™, a cloud-native solution powered by Centric AI that unifies planning, pricing and inventory optimization, enabling retailers and brands to increase sell-through, improve margins and optimize inventory efficiency from pre-season through in-season execution.

- Centric Market Intelligence™ is an AI-driven platform delivering insights into consumer trends, competitor offers and pricing to boost competitively and get closer to the consumer, driving up to a 12% increase in average initial price point.

- Centric Visual Boards™ pivot actionable data in a visual-first orientation to ensure robust, consumer-right assortments and product offers, dramatically decreasing assortment development cycle time.

- Centric PXM™, AI-powered product experience management (PXM), encompasses PIM, DAM, content syndication and digital shelf analytics (DSA) to optimize the product commercialization lifecycle resulting in a transformed brand experience. Increase sales channels, boost sell through and drive margins.

Centric Software's market-driven solutions have the highest user adoption rate, customer satisfaction rate and fastest time to value in the industry. Centric Software has received multiple industry awards and recognition, appearing regularly in world-leading analyst reports and research.

Centric Software is a subsidiary of Dassault Systèmes (Euronext Paris: FR0014003TT8, DSY.PA), the world leader in 3D design software, 3D digital mock-up and PLM solutions.

Centric Software is a registered trademark of Centric Software, Inc. in the US and other countries. Centric PLM ™, Centric Planning & Pricing ™, Centric Market Intelligence ™, Centric Visual Boards ™, Centric PXM ™, Centric PIM™, Centric DAM™, Centric Shoppingfeed® and Centric DSA™ (including Centric Digital Shelf Analytics™) are trademarks of Centric Software, Inc. All third-party trademarks are trademarks of their respective owners.

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CROWN HOLDINGS SCHEDULES THIRD QUARTER 2026 EARNINGS CONFERENCE CALL

TAMPA, Fla., Sept. 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Crown Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: CCK) will release its earnings for the third quarter ended September 30, 2026, after the close of trading on the New York Stock Exchange on Monday, October 19, 2026. The Company will hold a conference call to discuss these results at 9:00 a.m. EDT on Tuesday, October 20, 2026.

The Company invites investors to participate as follows:

Conference Call Information

- Dial-in: (630) 395-0194

- Toll-Free: (888) 324-8108

- Access Password: packaging

A live webcast of the call will also be available on the Company's website at www.crowncork.com.

A replay of the conference call will be available for one week, ending at midnight on October 27, 2026.

Replay Information

- Replay Number: (203) 369-0896

- Toll-Free Replay: (866) 427-6407

Crown Holdings, Inc., through its subsidiaries, is a leading global supplier of rigid packaging products to consumer marketing companies, as well as transit and protective packaging products, equipment, and services to a broad range of end markets. The Company's world headquarters are located in Tampa, Florida. Learn more at www.crowncork.com.

For more information, please contact Corporate Communications at (215) 602-2653.

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AKA's 'EOS' Sales Knowledge Engine Completes Pilot with One of the World's Largest Consumer Electronics Companies

Results from an ongoing enterprise pilot show measurable gains in sales knowledge accuracy and evaluation consistency, reinforcing EOS's approach to verifiable, fact-grounded sales training

SEOUL, South Korea, Sept. 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- AKA, a Cognitive AI Company, today announced that EOS, its Sales Knowledge Engine, has completed a contract with one of the world's largest consumer electronics companies, validating the platform's ability to improve sales knowledge accuracy and evaluation consistency across large, complex retail and reseller networks.

The pilot addressed a challenge common to large-scale consumer electronics retail: maintaining consistent, accurate product knowledge across geographically and linguistically diverse sales and reseller teams. Traditional evaluation methods rely on manager judgment for both soft-skill assessment and factual accuracy — introducing inconsistency and scaling poorly across markets and languages.

EOS addressed this through its core capability: extracting factual claims made by sales representatives during practice conversations and verifying each one against the company's own product documentation. Claims that fail verification are automatically converted into targeted, citation-backed quizzes, closing knowledge gaps directly at the source.

"This pilot reinforced what we've built EOS to prove — that sales training outcomes should be measured by factual accuracy, not just how confidently a rep speaks," said Raymond Jung, CEO of AKA. "Partnering with an organization of this scale gave us a rigorous testing ground for EOS's verification architecture, and the results validate our approach for large, knowledge-intensive retail environments."

Designed for enterprise security requirements, EOS keeps each customer's data fully isolated and never uses it for external model training, with on-premise and on-device AI deployment options available for environments with restricted external connectivity.

EOS currently supports English, Japanese, and Korean, with additional language support in development. The platform is built for knowledge-heavy, regulated frontline industries — insurance, telecommunications, automotive, and consumer electronics — where large product catalogs and inaccurate statements carry real business and compliance consequences.

Teams can start free with up to five seats at akaeos.com, and enterprise buyers can procure the platform by searching for "EOS Pro" on the AWS Marketplace or via akaeos.com/aws.

About AKA

AKA is developing a generative A.I. engine called Muse. The AI engine aims to help provide us with an abundant life and overcome socioeconomic and geographical limitations. The current market focus is on Education, Enterprise, and Mental Health areas where AKA's AI products fit in.

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ScamAdviser Showcases Agentic AI Safeguards at GASA Global Anti-Scam Summit America 2026

SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- ScamAdviser, a leading brand in global enterprise scam prevention solutions, concluded its successful participation at the Global Anti-Scam Summit (GASS) America 2026 in San Francisco, organized by the Global Anti-Scam Alliance (GASA). Bringing together global leaders across tech, finance, and cybersecurity, the summit addressed pressing digital scam challenges, highlighted by ScamAdviser's product Watchmen's recognition with the prestigious Scam Fighter Award for its outstanding contributions to global impersonation protection.

ScamAdviser Addressing New Vulnerabilities in Agentic AI

During the summit, ScamAdviser's CEO Aaron Chiou led a featured panel discussion titled "The Agent Is the New Victim – From Social Engineering to Agent Engineering." The session brought together industry experts from Google, Gen, AIM Intelligence, and Adyen, to examine how autonomous AI agents are becoming primary targets for digital fraudsters.

As consumers increasingly rely on AI agents to find deals, compare products, and complete transactions, scammers are shifting their tactics. Panelists highlighted that because AI operates probabilistically, static prompt rules can fail when encountering dynamic web content, hidden malicious code, or spoofed online storefronts designed to hijack AI logic.

"As AI agents increasingly make autonomous decisions on behalf of consumers, fraudsters are adapting by targeting the AI's logic directly rather than human eyes," said Aaron Chiou, CEO of ScamAdviser. "Static prompts defined before deployment are simply no longer enough against modern edge-case exploits. To foster trusted autonomous commerce, the industry must implement active, real-time runtime safeguards that verify every link, site, and transaction before action is taken."

To tackle this challenge head-on, ScamAdviser introduced AgentLooker.ai, a real-time security guard built specifically to keep AI agents from getting scammed during dynamic web interactions. ScamAdviser and its solution partners are continuously testing and tracking evolving threat patterns to ensure security guardrails stay ahead of bad actors and safeguard autonomous commerce.

Watchmen Honored with GASA Scam Fighter Award for AI-Powered Scam Defense

At GASS America, it also announced the winner of The Scam Fighter Award, which recognizes ScamAdviser's Watchmen solution for its outstanding impact in combating real-world digital scams, especially social media impersonation. As a cross-domain Fraud Early Warning System, Watchmen continuously monitors and analyzes corporate communication channels, mainly social media platforms, to instantly detect brand impersonation, mitigate cyber threats, and initiate automated anti-scam mechanisms. Powered by multi-layered filtering, expert rule engines, and Large Language Model (LLM) semantic analysis, Watchmen delivers real-time monitoring and proactive takedown capabilities for businesses and regulatory bodies.

In proven deployments with financial regulators, law enforcement agencies, and municipal governments, Watchmen demonstrated national-level impact, such as contributing to a 38% drop in the share of investment scam financial losses and cutting detection-to-takedown times from weeks to under 8 hours. By turning raw threat intelligence into actionable defense, Watchmen was celebrated at GASS as a benchmark solution for public-private anti-scam collaboration.

SOURCE ScamAdviser

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