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EPAM and Wiz Partner to Automate Cloud Security Remediation
EPAM Systems has joined the Wiz Partner Alliance to bridge the gap between cloud risk detection and technical resolution. By integrating Wiz’s AI-powered security platform with EPAM’s engineering expertise, the collaboration aims to move enterprises beyond simple vulnerability identification toward automated, root-cause remediation across multi-cloud environments.
Skiptown Franchisees Secure First Pineville Lease
Two longtime Skiptown members have officially transitioned from customers to franchise owners, signing a lease for a new facility at 10301 Feldfarm Lane in Charlotte’s Pineville area. The location, set to open in early 2027, marks the first of two planned sites for business partners Chris Tkatch and Bo Fender.
Bureaucracy and Confusion Stall German Home Solar Adoption
While 76% of German households express a strong interest in adopting solar power, a widespread perception of regulatory hurdles and technical complexity keeps them from purchasing. Despite recent legal reforms designed to streamline the process, a significant gap remains between current legislation and public awareness.
Nearmap Launches Guaranteed Whole-Home Pricing for Property Claims
Property insurers face a persistent cycle of contractor disputes and fluctuating material costs, but a new solution from Nearmap aims to stabilize the process. The platform, itel Total Price, integrates guaranteed fulfillment-backed costs directly into the Verisk Xactimate workflow to simplify the settlement of complex exterior and interior claims.
Netcraft Adds Cybersecurity Veteran Darren Lee to Board
Darren Lee, a former Proofpoint executive instrumental in scaling that company to over $2 billion in annual recurring revenue, has joined the board of directors at Netcraft. The appointment arrives as the threat intelligence firm seeks to capitalize on its position as a global leader in automated brand protection.
Quandary Peak Integrates AI-Detection Tool into M&A Due Diligence
As artificial intelligence accelerates the production of evasive malware, Los Angeles-based Quandary Peak Research is integrating its new CogniCrypt framework into technical due diligence. The system, which achieved 97.5% detection accuracy in peer-reviewed testing, aims to uncover zero-day threats that traditional vulnerability scans often overlook during corporate acquisitions.
Mitsubishi Motors Targets U.S. Growth with Momentum 2030 Roadmap
Mitsubishi Motors is betting its North American future on a aggressive product-led strategy dubbed Momentum 2030, which aims to vault the brand into new segments. The plan centers on doubling down on rugged, off-road-capable vehicles and re-entering the competitive pickup truck market through a strategic collaboration with Nissan.
Sun Life and Wilton Re Form Strategic Reinsurance Partnership
Sun Life Financial and Wilton Re have entered a definitive agreement to establish Windsor Life Re, a new U.S. and Bermuda-domiciled reinsurance vehicle. The partnership targets a combined deployment of approximately $900 million in capital to manage an initial $1.7 billion in-force life and annuity block.
Sun Life and Wilton Re Form Windsor Life Re to Target $10B in Assets
Sun Life Financial and Wilton Re have entered a strategic partnership to launch Windsor Life Re, a new reinsurance entity designed to manage up to $10 billion in assets. The deal combines Wilton Re’s liability management with Sun Life’s investment platform, aiming to accelerate growth in the life and annuity sector.
Truist Targets Mass Affluent Growth With Premier Banking Pivot
Charlotte-based Truist Financial is doubling down on its mass affluent strategy, launching the Truist Premier brand to capture clients with at least $100,000 in assets. The move aims to bridge a gap in the market where nearly half of eligible consumers currently lack access to professional financial advisory services.
German Economy Shows Signs of Life with Surprise Growth
German GDP grew by 0.3% in the second quarter of 2026, outpacing the 0.2% forecast by the Federal Statistical Office. This modest expansion, coupled with a fourth consecutive monthly rise in business confidence, offers a rare glimmer of stability for Europe’s largest economy as it navigates ongoing geopolitical pressures.
FDA Grants Fast Track Status to Cellenkos for ALS Cell Therapy
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has granted Fast Track designation to CK0803, an investigational regulatory T-cell therapy developed by Houston-based Cellenkos. The treatment, which aims to address the neuroinflammatory drivers of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, is the first of its kind to receive this expedited regulatory status.
Gong cha to Launch First U.S. Airport Bubble Tea Shop in Phoenix
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport will soon host the first U.S. airport location for Gong cha, marking a strategic shift for the global bubble tea giant. Scheduled to open by late 2026, the project aims to capture high-traffic traveler demand through a specialized, high-efficiency operational model.
Portugal Pet Relocations Surge Among American and British Expats
A 77% increase in pet relocation requests since 2022 has pushed Portugal to the forefront of international moving trends. New data from Starwood Pet Travel confirms 2025 as the busiest year on record, as families from the United States and the United Kingdom prioritize animal safety during their transition to Southern Europe.
Chicago Faucets Expands 420 Series With Brushed Nickel Finish
Designers and facility managers now have a new aesthetic option for high-traffic restrooms as Chicago Faucets introduces a brushed nickel finish to its 420 Series single-handle manual faucets. The update aims to balance contemporary interior trends with the technical requirements of commercial and institutional plumbing environments.
Enterprises Pivot From AI Testing to Full-Scale Operational Deployment
Nearly 60% of organizations have shifted their focus toward embedding artificial intelligence directly into core business operations, marking a transition from experimental pilot programs to sustained deployment. This pivot, according to CompTIA’s latest research, highlights significant gaps in internal governance, workforce readiness, and the underlying data infrastructure required for success.
MindArk Prepares Entropia Universe for Unreal Engine 5 Migration
After two decades of operation, the virtual world Entropia Universe is nearing a technological turning point. Gothenburg-based developer MindArk announced that development of its Unreal Engine 5 client is almost complete, with a scheduled rollout set to transform the platform’s graphical fidelity and interface before the end of 2026.
Fullspan Health Unveils 2027 Marketing Suite for Pharma Brands
As pharmaceutical marketers grapple with rising misinformation and fragmented patient discovery, Fullspan Health is launching a unified 2027 suite of solutions. The platform aims to bridge the gap between initial consumer awareness and actionable healthcare outcomes by integrating AI tools, first-party data, and direct provider engagement across its network.
Vascarta Targets Shared Pain Pathway with Transdermal Curcumin
Vascarta is positioning its lead candidate, VAS-101, as a non-opioid alternative for chronic pain by targeting a common inflammatory mechanism across sickle cell disease, chemotherapy-induced neuropathy, and osteoarthritis. The company reports that its transdermal delivery platform successfully bypasses the bioavailability issues that have historically limited oral curcumin treatments.
MindArk Prepares Entropia Universe for Unreal Engine 5 Migration
After two decades of operations, the veteran virtual world Entropia Universe is nearing a technological turning point. Gothenburg-based developer MindArk announced that its transition to the Unreal Engine 5 client is nearly complete, with a full release scheduled to arrive before the Christmas 2026 holiday season.
CLO Virtual Fashion Ends Patent Battle With Style3D Maker
Zhejiang Lingdi Digital Technology, the developer of Style3D, has admitted to infringing on three core patents held by CLO Virtual Fashion. The settlement concludes a legal dispute initiated in 2023, forcing the software company to acknowledge the validity of CLO’s intellectual property rights within the United States.
Coastal Financial Faces Securities Investigation After 43% Stock Plunge
A 43.5% collapse in Coastal Financial Corporation’s share price on July 30, 2026, has triggered a formal investigation by Bleichmar Fonti & Auld LLP. The law firm is examining whether the Everett-based bank misled investors regarding the credit quality and financial performance of its CCBX banking-as-a-service segment.
A Decade After Inspiring a Movement, Beau Wright Starts His First Job
Ten years after Amy and Ben Wright opened a coffee shop in Wilmington, North Carolina, to secure a future for their children with Down syndrome, their son Beau has reached a milestone. At 22, he is heading to work, embodying the very independence his parents spent a decade advocating for others.
Six Flags to Move Corporate Headquarters Back to Arlington
Six Flags Entertainment Corporation will shift its corporate headquarters from Charlotte, North Carolina, to Arlington, Texas, by March 2027. The move marks a homecoming for the amusement operator, which first opened its flagship Six Flags Over Texas park in the city more than six decades ago.
BTC Digital Eyes 300 MW AI Data Center in Vietnam
A 300-megawatt power load capacity in Hai Phong’s Nam Trang Cat Industrial Park serves as the foundation for a new artificial intelligence data center project. BTC Digital Ltd. has formalized a three-party memorandum of understanding to explore the viability of this massive digital infrastructure expansion in Southeast Asia.
Phoenix Financial Reports Strong Growth and Dividend Boost
Tel Aviv-based Phoenix Financial posted a robust first half of 2026, reporting NIS 1,452 million in core income—a 10% increase over the previous year. Driven by rapid expansion in its asset management division and consistent performance across its financial platform, the company is now preparing to revise its long-term growth guidance.
Restaurants Pivot to Beverage-Centric Growth Strategies
Thirty-seven percent of consumers now make beverage-only purchases at least weekly, signaling a shift where drinks are no longer mere meal add-ons. As discretionary spending tightens, restaurants are increasingly positioning their beverage menus as affordable, standalone destinations to drive traffic and guest loyalty beyond traditional dining hours.
Basking Biosciences Reports Successful Phase 1 Trial of Stroke Antidote
Basking Biosciences has announced positive topline results for BB-025, an experimental reversal agent designed to neutralize its acute ischemic stroke therapy, BB-031. In a study of 60 healthy volunteers, the agent demonstrated the ability to fully restore blood clotting function within five minutes of administration, offering a potential safety breakthrough for stroke intervention.
Amity University Opens Global Research Hub in New York
At the Consulate General of India in New York, the Amity Global Research Hub officially opened its doors on August 21, 2026. The new platform aims to bridge the research and innovation ecosystems of India and the United States, focusing on collaborative solutions for emerging technological and societal challenges.
Brainomix to Unveil Five Lung Disease Imaging Studies in Barcelona
Five new clinical studies showcasing the efficacy of AI-driven quantitative CT analysis in tracking interstitial lung disease will take center stage at the European Respiratory Society Congress in Barcelona this September. The research highlights how advanced imaging biomarkers can refine diagnostic precision and track patient outcomes over time.