Off the coast of Keyport, Washington, the U.S. Navy turned its attention to the murky challenges of modern littoral defense during the 2026 Lanternfish exercise. There, Ultra Maritime deployed its Sea Spear sonar system to tackle a growing tactical headache: the detection and classification of advanced unmanned underwater vehicles.
Mark Talens, a veteran executive with over 25 years of experience in pharmaceutical supply chains and AI strategy, has joined Indianapolis-based PAXAFE as Chief Commercial Officer. He is tasked with scaling global operations and partnerships to meet surging demand for the company’s AI-powered cold chain decision intelligence platform.
The Association of Black Cardiologists will convene at Cipriani Wall Street on October 3, 2026, for its 16th Annual Spirit of the Heart Awards. The fundraiser aims to secure critical resources for medical scholarships and fellowships, highlighting the organization's ongoing mission to eliminate disparities in cardiovascular care.
Andy Calvert of Washington, D.C., secured the 2026 National Visionary of the Year title after raising $624,548 for Blood Cancer United. The campaign, which challenges volunteers to lead 10-week fundraising initiatives, honored top performers across the country who turned personal experiences with blood cancer into substantial support for research and advocacy.
Halloween has officially outgrown the calendar, transforming from a single night of trick-or-treating into a sprawling, multi-month retail phenomenon. Driven by the rise of Summerween and shifting consumer habits among younger generations, over half of U.S. adults now view the holiday as an extended seasonal experience rather than a singular date.
Infosys reported $5.08 billion in revenue for the first quarter of fiscal 2027, marking a 2.4% year-over-year increase in constant currency. The company’s strategic pivot toward artificial intelligence is yielding tangible results, with AI-related work now accounting for 8.2% of total revenue during the period ending June 30.
Federal agencies tasked with balancing tight budgets and complex workforce requirements now have a new tool for digital oversight. Workday Government announced that its Adaptive Planning platform has achieved FedRAMP Moderate authorization, clearing the software to handle sensitive, unclassified government data within a unified financial and HR environment.
AGTech Holdings Limited is moving to modernize Hong Kong’s gold market through a new joint venture between its subsidiary, TGX Technology, and the Hong Kong Gold Exchange. The partnership aims to replace legacy systems with a high-concurrency digital platform designed for global trading, clearing, and settlement standards.
National Airlines has finalized a deal to purchase one GE90-110B and six CF6-80C2 engines from GE Aerospace to support its expanding Boeing 777F and 747F freighter fleet. The acquisition builds on the carrier's existing inventory of 38 GE engines, reinforcing its reliance on the manufacturer’s propulsion technology for global logistics.
Zurich-based cybersecurity firm Ontinue has been awarded a Gold Stevie for Technology Excellence, a recognition highlighting its transition from traditional AI integration to a multi-agent operating model. The company's ION MXDR platform now utilizes specialized software agents to handle complex security investigations at machine speed.
Eighty-one percent of American adults are now willing to let artificial intelligence manage at least a portion of their job search, according to a new national survey. Conducted by The Harris Poll and Ruth AI, the study reveals a rapid shift toward automation in high-stakes professional decision-making.
With nearly two decades of experience in talent strategy and organizational development, Emily Daughters has joined Pearl Meyer as its new chief people officer. She steps into the role following the retirement of Kathy Baron, tasked with steering human resources as the firm pursues its next phase of growth.
Less than three weeks after the grand opening of the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library in Medora, founding CEO Edward F. O'Keefe has announced his departure to lead The WNET Group. O'Keefe, who spent seven years guiding the institution from an abstract vision to a physical reality, will step down on September 18.
Ondo Finance has secured regulatory authorization for its subsidiary, Oasis Pro Markets, to offer tokenized corporate equities and funds to American retail and institutional investors. The move grants the firm a pathway to operate primary offerings and secondary trading under the direct oversight of both the SEC and FINRA.
A trillion-dollar asset class is moving into the financial mainstream as Trillium Technologies debuts a dedicated marketplace for compute credits. By leveraging Percent’s institutional infrastructure, the firm aims to transform prepaid cloud capacity into liquid, investable private credit offerings, addressing the financing gap created by runaway demand for AI infrastructure.
Omer Sharon has joined Emplifi as Chief Product and Technology Officer, tasked with steering the company’s push into autonomous customer experience platforms. He arrives as the firm seeks to integrate agentic AI across its global engineering and design teams to reshape how brands manage consumer engagement.
Dulles-based software provider Unanet has secured the 2026 CRM Excellence Award from CUSTOMER Magazine, marking its fourth industry accolade this year. The recognition highlights the company’s GrowthStudio platform, which leverages AI-first automation to assist government contractors in identifying and securing high-probability business opportunities.
Board-certified dermatologist Dr. Samantha Ellis is transitioning her rapidly scaling skincare brand, Prequel Skin, into a new executive era. The company has appointed industry veteran Nathalie Kristo as CEO and former Kopari Beauty executive Toral Patel as CMO, forming an all-female leadership team to manage the brand’s expanding market footprint.
Las Vegas is set to host the most significant expansion of Sharp’s production print portfolio to date, as the company prepares to debut new digital press models and an augmented partner ecosystem at the upcoming PRINTING United Expo, scheduled to take place from September 23–25.
As California enters the peak of wildfire season, homeowners often grapple with the unsettling reality of why one house survives while a neighboring property is reduced to ash. Experts argue that survival is rarely a matter of luck, but rather the result of complex, localized interactions between environment and architecture.
With 50 million followers and a reputation for viral authenticity, digital creator Jordan Howlett is moving beyond traditional endorsements. The San Diego-based eyewear brand Blenders has appointed the creator, known as 'Jordan the Stallion,' to a newly defined role as Chief Content Officer to overhaul its creative strategy.
Seattle-based SageÉlan Network is broadening its digital health ecosystem with the launch of Medloopa and TrialEntra, two platforms aimed at streamlining care coordination and clinical trial discovery. The expansion seeks to provide users with centralized tools to manage complex health responsibilities and explore research opportunities with greater transparency.
California homebuilders face tightening energy mandates, prompting a new partnership between Master Roofing Solutions and Lifestyle Energy. The deal consolidates roofing, solar installation, and power-purchase-agreement financing into a single contractor relationship, aiming to streamline the construction process for developers navigating the state's Title 24 code requirements.
As governments worldwide mandate a transition to quantum-resistant security, Vancouver-based Quantum Secure Encryption Corp. has signed a memorandum of agreement to localize its QPrime platform for Malaysia. The move aims to help the country’s critical infrastructure organizations comply with the rigorous requirements of the Cyber Security Act 2024.
Infosys posted $5.08 billion in revenue for the first quarter of fiscal 2026, marking a 2.4% year-on-year growth in constant currency. The company’s pivot toward artificial intelligence is yielding measurable results, with AI-related services now accounting for 8.2% of total revenue as large-scale enterprise deals continue to mount.
The Globee Awards has officially opened the call for entries for its 22nd annual technology program, seeking to recognize groundbreaking products and services from startups and global enterprises alike. Based in San Francisco, the organizers are inviting submissions across a vast array of sectors ranging from artificial intelligence to sustainable industrial tech.
With backpacks starting at $19.99 and a series of neighborhood events, WSS is rolling out its “Give Them Superpowers” campaign. The Los Angeles-based retailer aims to balance trend-focused footwear with budget-friendly apparel, offering families a mix of retail discounts and community support services like free haircuts and school supply giveaways.
Thomas Tovello has joined Neuros Medical as Chief Financial Officer, tasked with scaling the commercial rollout of the ALTIUS system. The move follows his tenure at Endotronix, where he was instrumental in the company’s acquisition by Edwards Lifesciences, bringing a specialized focus on capital formation and high-growth financial strategy.
Using the golf industry as a primary case study, a new strategic review from Industry Growth Systems argues that organizations facing capacity constraints can achieve sustainable growth by optimizing existing infrastructure rather than defaulting to expensive expansion or aggressive customer acquisition tactics.
While U.S. overdose deaths have dropped for the third consecutive year, the illicit drug supply is growing more unpredictable, forcing a shift in clinical strategy. The latest episode of the Science Bytes podcast examines how counterfeit pills and emerging synthetic opioids like nitazenes are outpacing standard laboratory screening methods.
