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UK public sector organizations can now procure contract lifecycle management tools through the government-approved G-Cloud 15 framework. By joining the Government Commercial Agency marketplace, CobbleStone Software aims to simplify the acquisition of its SaaS-based compliance and automation technology for state entities navigating increasingly complex procurement requirements.
Vuzix Corporation has launched Shrike, a configurable waveguide display platform designed specifically for defense, security, and first responder hardware. The Rochester-based firm confirmed it has already begun shipping initial evaluation units to clients, allowing developers to test custom wearable systems before committing to full-scale production programs.
Carnival Corporation posted record-breaking third-quarter financial results for 2026, reporting $1.9 billion in net income and all-time high revenues. Despite a $131 million hit from fuel and currency volatility, the cruise giant outpaced its previous guidance, bolstered by strong bookings and a successful shift toward higher-yield operations.
Bahamian officials joined executives from MSC Group’s Cruise Division this week to break ground on Sandy Cay, a private island retreat set to open in 2028. Located near the existing Ocean Cay Marine Reserve, the project aims to expand the company’s luxury footprint in the Caribbean for its cruise brands.
Fifty-seven percent of Black men in the United States live with high blood pressure, a statistic that often goes unaddressed until a medical crisis strikes. To combat this, the Association of Black Cardiologists and the Executives Alliance Fund are scaling their "Brother to Brother" initiative into a nationwide outreach effort.
To manage its rapid expansion across North American dental practices, cloud-native software provider Curve Dental has appointed Rick Hansen as its first Chief Customer Officer. Hansen will oversee the integration of implementation, training, and support teams to modernize the customer journey for both individual clinics and large-scale dental support organizations.
Puttery is moving to consolidate the cost of a night out, launching an "Eat & Play Combo" that pairs unlimited access to its themed indoor mini-golf courses with a full scratch-kitchen entree. Starting at $29.99 per person, the deal aims to eliminate the traditional separation between dining and entertainment expenses.
Security teams often struggle to connect fragmented data across disparate cloud platforms, tickets, and logs. Cantina is addressing this visibility gap with a new architecture called The Brain, a persistent memory layer that allows autonomous security agents to retain organizational context and leverage historical investigation data.
Utilities spend $8 billion annually on vegetation management, yet many struggle to prove the efficacy of their mitigation efforts to regulators. A new partnership between risk intelligence platform Overstory and field management provider Fulcrum aims to bridge this gap by linking high-risk identification directly to verified field outcomes.
Costco and In-N-Out Burger have secured the top spots in ChangeUp’s 2026 Experience Report, a study evaluating how physical retail and restaurant environments resonate with shoppers. The annual survey highlights a shift in consumer behavior where customers are making fewer trips, forcing brands to justify every physical visit.
The U.S. Defense Logistics Agency has awarded Canton-based Metallus a five-year contract worth up to $995 million to supply specialty steel for critical defense applications. The agreement, structured as an Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity contract, begins with an immediate $125 million delivery order for the domestic manufacturer.
Dave Simpson, the longtime President and CEO of Carolinas AGC, has been named the recipient of the 2026 GroundBreaker Lifetime Achievement Award. The honor, presented by GroundBreak Carolinas, recognizes his multi-decade influence on regional construction standards, alongside a separate award granted to Frampton Construction head Chad Frampton.
Four months after debuting in Las Vegas, Abuelitos Tequila is bypassing regional limitations to launch direct-to-consumer sales across the United States. The independent spirits brand, which currently serves over 65 local hospitality accounts, now offers its additive-free portfolio for home shipping to every state except Tennessee.
With AI assistant usage across enterprise endpoints surging 1,000% year over year, Omnissa is shifting its strategy to address the resulting visibility gap. At its Omnissa ONE 2026 event, the company unveiled a suite of autonomous agents and governance tools designed to help IT teams manage complex, machine-driven work environments.
Travel nurses are inundated with unsolicited recruiter calls and mismatched job offers the moment their contact details enter the marketplace. Tallēwise is attempting to break this cycle by forcing agencies to compete for talent while keeping the applicant’s identity and personal information anonymous until a formal offer is accepted.
Investors who sold Smartsheet Inc. common stock between June 1 and September 23, 2024, have until October 5, 2026, to join a class action lawsuit. The litigation claims the company engaged in stock repurchases while withholding details regarding a pending acquisition offer from a private equity consortium.
Nearly 80% of patients with cardiac conditions are ready to trade hospital-based recovery for home-based rehabilitation, yet their willingness hinges on a single financial reality: insurance coverage. A new survey from Vivalink reveals that while the appetite for remote monitoring is high, patients remain hesitant to pay out-of-pocket.
A surge in optimism has gripped North American family offices as they navigate the dual pressures of the Great Wealth Transfer and rapid technological change. According to the 2026 RBC and Campden Wealth report, nearly a quarter of these firms have undergone a generational transition in the last five years.
The traditional single night of trick-or-treating has evolved into a month-long marathon, with 49% of shoppers beginning their purchases in September or earlier. As total Halloween spending climbs toward an estimated $13.5 billion, families are increasingly balancing multiple events, from school parties to competitive neighborhood trunk-or-treats, throughout the entire season.
The American Massage Therapy Association is set to open its ninth grant cycle on October 1, offering ten awards of $10,000 each to accredited massage schools. Funded by Massage Envy, the program aims to bolster training and recruitment for the next generation of professionals entering the industry.
After three decades of building lifestyle brands and studying human performance, entrepreneur Ian Lopatin is shifting his focus from the boardroom to the bookshelf. His debut novel, The Way of a Spiritual Gangster, arrives October 10, aiming to dismantle the pervasive belief that professional success requires personal sacrifice.
Ventura-based RevitaLash Cosmetics is expanding its clinical-grade portfolio with the Peptide Complex+ Time Release Eyelash Conditioner. Developed by an ophthalmologist, the new serum utilizes liposomal delivery technology to release nutrients over eight hours, offering a prostaglandin-free alternative for those seeking enhanced lash volume, strength, and resilience.
Salt Lake City-based software provider MasterControl has secured recognition as a Sample Vendor in two 2026 Gartner Hype Cycle reports. The firm, which specializes in AI-driven quality and manufacturing platforms, received the designation for its contributions to life science manufacturing systems and automated compliance workflows.
Pleasanton-based 10x Genomics has launched Sentira, a cloud-based platform designed to bridge the gap between biological data generation and actionable research insights. By integrating NVIDIA accelerated computing, the system promises to shrink data processing times from hours to minutes, allowing scientists to iterate experiments in near real-time.
Moving beyond simple query-response models, Denver-based Pathify has launched a next-generation AI agent designed to execute complex campus workflows. The platform now allows students and faculty to complete administrative tasks directly through chat, while granting universities centralized control over data governance and third-party agent integration.
Liz Fowler, the former director of the CMS Innovation Center, has joined the board of directors at Upside. Her appointment follows a $20 million Series A funding round for the Fort Lauderdale-based firm, which partners with health plans and employers to address housing instability across Medicaid and Medicare Advantage programs.
Six patients have already received the Subvalvular Spacer, a novel transcatheter treatment for functional mitral regurgitation developed at the Cleveland Clinic. Now, Mitria Medical is formalizing a strategic partnership with Silicon Valley incubator T45 Labs, appointing T45 founder Marwan Berrada-Sounni to lead the company as CEO.
A year-long partnership between Idaho-based Potandon Produce and New York nonprofit Read Ahead aims to bolster childhood literacy through a new consumer-facing initiative. By leveraging the reach of Green Giant Fresh potatoes and onions, the collaboration seeks to expand the reach of weekly reading and mentoring programs for elementary students.
Utilities spend roughly $8 billion annually on vegetation management, yet many struggle to prove the direct impact of this work on wildfire and outage prevention. A new integration between Overstory and Fulcrum aims to bridge this gap by linking satellite-derived risk models directly to verified field completion data.
SKITTLES is shifting its gummy strategy by introducing a dual-texture candy that pairs a soft fruit center with a tangy, crunchy exterior. Launching this November, the new Gummy Crystals aim to satisfy a growing consumer appetite for multi-sensory snacking experiences within the competitive confectionery market.