Minneapolis-based MHC has solidified its standing in the Leaders quadrant of the 2026 SPARK Matrix for Customer Communications Management. The report by QKS Group identifies a fundamental market shift, repositioning CCM software from simple document generation tools into sophisticated, AI-driven operating layers for enterprise communication and data integration.
After navigating two cancer diagnoses in less than two years, Tacoma-based healer Lansing Bryan has released a new book, "You Are the Light at the End of the Tunnel." The work serves as both a personal memoir and a spiritual roadmap for those confronting significant physical and emotional hardship.
Merging 75 years of behavioral science with immersive AI technology, Talogy and Symulate are launching a collaborative effort to overhaul how global organizations evaluate workforce potential. The partnership aims to transition simulation-based assessments from specialized tools into scalable, high-fidelity experiences for modern talent management.
With the addition of The Highlands, a 448-unit community in Overland Park, Kansas, the Hamilton Zanze Evergreen Fund has reached 10 properties. The transaction pushes the fund’s net asset value past the $300 million mark, underscoring a rapid expansion for the investment vehicle since its launch in August 2024.
Strategic communications firm Clario Group has acquired the boutique agency Ted Miller Group, aiming to merge its AI-driven advisory tools with TMG’s deep-rooted media relationships and expertise in the technology and financial services sectors. The deal strengthens Clario’s footprint in the rapidly evolving Miami business landscape.
Ames-based Sabanto has finalized an oversubscribed Series B funding round led by Leaps by Bayer, aiming to accelerate the deployment of its autonomous retrofit kits. The capital injection arrives as row crop farmers grapple with labor shortages and the soaring costs of traditional, heavy-duty machinery across North America.
Following a 33% year-over-year revenue increase, communications firm Mission North is restructuring its health division to address the rapid convergence of clinical science and artificial intelligence. The agency has appointed Alex Hunter as Executive Vice President of Health and Innovation to oversee this expanded mandate across the healthcare ecosystem.
IBM CEO Arvind Krishna acknowledged a disappointing second quarter for 2026, citing a sharp, unexpected pivot in client spending that left the company’s infrastructure and mainframe revenue falling short of internal projections. Revenue reached $17.2 billion, a modest 1 percent gain, but the firm struggled to close key deals.
Catalyst Bancorp has officially absorbed Lakeside Bancshares and its subsidiary, Lakeside Bank, in a transaction valued at $41.1 million. The deal, which closed July 14, 2026, grants Lakeside shareholders $19.58 per share, significantly expanding Catalyst's footprint across Southwest Louisiana with four new branch locations in Calcasieu Parish.
DuPont plans to disclose its second quarter 2026 financial performance on Tuesday, August 4, 2026. The Wilmington-based materials science company will release the data at 6:00 a.m. ET, followed by a live conference call for investors and analysts scheduled for 8:00 a.m. ET that same morning.
Five volunteers in Carrollton, Texas, jumped out of bed at midnight last September, responding to a digital alert that a neighbor had collapsed. By the time professional paramedics reached the house, the local team had already delivered a shock and restored the man's pulse, effectively bridging the critical gap before emergency services arrived.
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has cleared the registration statement for the all-stock merger between Olin Corporation and Huntsman Corporation, paving the way for the creation of a new entity, OlinHuntsman. The companies have now set August 25, 2026, as the date for their respective shareholder votes.
The California State Teachers' Retirement System has anchored a new $2 billion investment vehicle managed by Nuveen, targeting sustainable infrastructure projects. This partnership aims to finance renewable energy, industrial decarbonization, and the power systems required to support the rapid growth of artificial intelligence and digital manufacturing.
Commercial real estate professionals have long struggled to reconcile fragmented data when assessing complex assets like industrial campuses. LightBox is now addressing this inefficiency by launching LightBox Property, a tool that aggregates parcels, structures, and ownership history into a single, cohesive record for 8.5 million properties nationwide.
Starting at just three dollars, Pizza Hut is reviving its most recognizable menu staples while introducing new items like Triple Cheese Mac and S'mores Sticks. This summer campaign, dubbed Hut Originals, pairs the value-focused menu with a limited-edition apparel collection designed by the streetwear brand Dinner Service NY.
Canadian Solar has secured a dual Tier 1 designation from S&P Global Energy for both its battery energy storage systems and photovoltaic modules. This recognition highlights the firm’s integrated manufacturing capabilities and financial stability, positioning it among the top global suppliers for developers and investors navigating a crowded renewable energy market.
With global public offerings tripling year-over-year, the race to capture precise filing data has intensified. Benzinga is responding to this surge by expanding its IPO Calendar API, providing brokerages and institutional investors with a structured, real-time pipeline for tracking listings from initial S-1 filings to the opening bell.
Gordon Newton, CEO of Newton Group, is pushing for a fundamental shift in the timeshare exit sector by prioritizing direct legal representation over conventional industry practices. Featured as the cover story in ValiantCEO Magazine, he argues that the industry's primary flaw lies in its failure to center business models around consumer protection.
With dozens of successful test flights completed since December 2025, Eve Air Mobility arrives at the 2026 Farnborough International Airshow shifting focus from conceptual design to active transition evaluation. The company is now preparing to begin production of six conforming prototypes later this year to accelerate certification.
With global interest in event forecasting hitting historic highs, Blockchain.com is embedding Polymarket’s prediction engine directly into its brokerage app. The partnership allows the platform's 43 million verified users to trade on real-world outcomes using assets already held in their accounts, bypassing the need for external wallet connections.
With global reliance on GPS reaching a breaking point, Iridium Communications has launched its PNT ASIC, a miniature chip designed to counter the rising threat of satellite signal jamming. The technology provides cryptographically secure timing and location data, functioning even in environments where traditional GNSS signals fail or are compromised.
Cyber threats are increasingly migrating beyond the corporate firewall, forcing security teams to look toward vendor ecosystems and underground forums. Beazley Security is addressing this shift by integrating Third-Party Risk Monitoring and Dark Web Monitoring into its Exposure Management platform to catch vulnerabilities before they become active breaches.
With the immediate release of the AlphaCore 400, Velocys is pushing its microchannel Fischer-Tropsch technology into higher-capacity sustainable aviation fuel facilities. The move signals a strategic shift for the Houston and Oxford-based company, aiming to lower capital costs while simplifying operations for large-scale commercial deployments.
With the immediate launch of its AlphaCore 400 reactor, Velocys is pushing its microchannel Fischer-Tropsch technology into larger, high-capacity sustainable aviation fuel projects. The move signals a strategic shift to reduce operational complexity and unit costs as the industry transitions toward more centralized production models.
Toronto-based cloud provider Carbon60 has earned a place on the 2026 MSP 501, a global industry ranking that evaluates managed service providers on financial performance, long-term business health, and operational rigor rather than pure scale.
San Francisco-based wealth platform Goodfin is targeting the complexities of Qualified Small Business Stock with a new venture fund. By integrating tax-optimization mandates directly into its investment process, the firm aims to help accredited investors secure a zero-percent federal capital gains tax rate on high-growth startup holdings.
After nearly three decades at the helm of Business Development Resources, founder Bruce Wiseman is stepping aside to become executive chairman. The Seattle-based firm, which provides coaching and marketing services to home service contractors, appointed industry veteran Ryan Farris to steer the company through its next phase of growth.
Toronto-based cloud provider Carbon60 has earned a place on the 2026 MSP 501, a global industry benchmark evaluating managed service providers on financial health, operational efficiency, and recurring revenue. The ranking highlights the firm's stability and technical rigor within an increasingly competitive landscape of enterprise cloud operations.
Engineers at Bedford-based Diversified Technologies have unveiled a hybrid circuit breaker designed to handle 5 to 20 kV medium-voltage DC systems. By merging mechanical contacts with solid-state switches, the device eliminates hazardous arc flashes and enables safe power management for high-demand environments like data centers and naval vessels.
Syngenta and Groundwork BioAg have launched a strategic partnership to integrate mycorrhizal fungi technology into global crop management. The collaboration targets corn, soy, cereal, and sunflower markets in Latin America and Europe, offering farmers a dual-benefit model that bolsters crop yields while generating new revenue streams through soil carbon credits.
