Americas Cardroom's $50 Million+ OSS XL Begins This Sunday With 336 Events

Sept. 6-29 series features three Main Events, four major multi-flights and 10 Nosebleed Stakes tournaments.

SAN JOSE, Costa Rica, Sept. 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Americas Cardroom will open its Online Super Series XL this Sunday, Sept. 6, beginning a 24-day schedule with 336 events and more than $50 million in guarantees through Sept. 29.

Opening Sunday includes a $600,000 guaranteed tournament with a $630 buy-in; $500,000 guaranteed events at $2,650 and $1,050; the $400,000 guaranteed Moneymaker with a $109 buy-in; and a $150,000 guaranteed Mystery Bounty at $66. PKOs, 6-max, PLO and PLO8 tournaments are also scheduled.

Three Main Events offer $5 million in combined guarantees. The $2,650 buy-in event guarantees $2.5 million, while the $1,050 tournament guarantees $2 million. Each begins Sept. 20, adds a second starting flight Sept. 27 and moves to Day 2 on Sept. 28. Final tables are set for Sept. 29.

A $66 Main Event with a $500,000 guarantee runs starting flights Sept. 13 and 20, followed by Day 2 on Sept. 27. Satellites are available for $6.60.

Four major multi-flights start this Sunday and combine for $2.225 million guaranteed, led by a $1.5 million guaranteed, $630 buy-in tournament. The other three are Mystery Bounty events with $500,000, $150,000 and $75,000 guaranteed at buy-ins of $109, $33 and $5.50.

The series also includes 10 Nosebleed Stakes tournaments from Sept. 21-28 with buy-ins from $5,000 to $25,000.

There's also more than $60,000 in added cash and tournament tickets across High, Medium and Low leaderboards.

The Beast will award OSS XL seats, and satellites will provide additional routes into events.

Players can view the complete OSS XL details on the promotion page.

About Americas Cardroom

Americas Cardroom is one of the world's leading online poker destinations, serving players since 2001. Known for major tournament series, innovative promotions, and a commitment to the poker community, the company is celebrating its 25th anniversary in 2026 while continuing to expand its tournament offerings and deliver world-class online poker experiences to players across the globe.

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SAN JOSE, Calif., Sept. 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Verdafero, a leading provider of cloud-based utility analytics solutions, sustainability reporting, and professional consulting services, is proud to announce its approval as a Preferred Vendor in the Green Key Global Vendor Program. This recognition reinforces Verdafero's commitment to helping organizations achieve measurable environmental performance improvements through data-driven insights and sustainable resource management.

Green Key Global is a recognized sustainability certification body that empowers hospitality organizations across North America to advance their environmental stewardship and operational excellence. Through its Vendor Program, Green Key Global connects certified properties with trusted providers that support responsible business practices and sustainability goals.

As a Preferred Vendor, Verdafero will deliver utility analytics, benchmarking, energy & water audits, and environmental reporting solutions to Green Key Global members, enabling hospitality organizations to identify efficiencies, reduce resource consumption, and strengthen sustainability performance, all while reporting up-to-date greenhouse gas emissions. By transforming utility and operational data into actionable intelligence, Verdafero helps organizations make informed decisions that drive both environmental and financial benefits.

This milestone further demonstrates Verdafero's ongoing commitment to delivering innovative solutions that empower organizations to measure, manage, and improve their environmental performance while contributing to a more sustainable future.

"Hospitality organizations need utility data they can trust, not another spreadsheet scramble," said Alastair Hood, CEO and Founder of Verdafero. "Through the Green Key Global Vendor Program, Verdafero can help members monitor utilities across their properties, produce faster and more accurate cost, usage and emissions reporting, and identify practical opportunities to reduce waste, improve efficiency, strengthen sustainability performance and meet corporate customer environmental reporting requirements."

"We are excited to welcome Verdafero to the Green Key Global Vendor Program," stated Anick Levesque, Managing Director of Green Key Global. "Having them as part of the vendor program underscores a joint commitment to empowering our members with tools and resources to achieve meaningful sustainability goals."

About Verdafero

Founded in 2009, Verdafero is a market leader in cloud-based utility analytics tools and environmental consulting services. As a top 75 US Department of Energy Portfolio Manager users in North America Verdafero is a recognized leader in sustainability and energy efficiency for major clients across the commercial property space.

The Verdafero InSights cloud-based software platform provides data insights to help you to make better informed decisions across your business while providing the data and analytics for your environmental reporting requirements. For more information, visit www.verdafero.com

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About Green Key Global

Green Key Global, owned by the Hotel Association of Canada (HC) and the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA), is a leading certification body empowering hospitality businesses in North America to achieve excellence in sustainability. Our globally recognized Best-in-Class solutions ensure that our members meet high international standards, leveraging corporate social responsibility and environmental social governance, gaining a competitive edge in the eco-conscious market. By aligning with all 17 of the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), Green Key Global sets a comprehensive standard for sustainability practices. Join us as we lead the way towards a more sustainable future for the hospitality industry: http://www.greenkeyglobal.com/home

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Guesty listing details, reservation history, calendar availability and current rates flow into Adapt. AirDNA combines that portfolio context with its market and comp data to inform pricing strategies and nightly rate recommendations. Operators can then sync nightly rates and minimum stays back through Guesty, with control at the listing level.

The result is a more connected revenue management workflow. Property managers can benchmark performance against their comp set, understand the market signals behind pricing recommendations and act on them without manual exports or double entry.

"Property managers should not have to choose between strong market intelligence and an efficient operating workflow," said Yair Holtzer, Chief Revenue Officer at Guesty. "Connecting Guesty with AirDNA Adapt gives operators a clearer path from understanding the market to acting on it. They can make pricing decisions with more context, then put those decisions to work across their portfolio with less manual effort."

"AirDNA and Guesty have both spent more than a decade building technology for short-term rental operators," said Rohit Bezewada, CEO of AirDNA. "This integration puts that experience to work on one of the most important questions operators face: how to price their properties. Connecting Adapt with Guesty gives property managers a direct way to bring AirDNA's depth of market data into their revenue strategy."

The partnership brings together Guesty's operational platform, powering more than 500,000 properties across 100+ countries, with AirDNA's short-term rental intelligence spanning more than 15 million listings across 120,000 markets globally.

AirDNA Adapt is available now through the Guesty Marketplace and Guesty Lite Marketplace.

About Guesty®

Guesty is the AI platform for short-term rentals, where a coordinated system of AI agents works across revenue, guest communication, operations, and finance so property managers and hosts can grow without growing complexity. Trained on more than a decade of real STR operations data, Guesty's agents don't just suggest actions, they carry them out, with you in control.

Guesty has the largest R&D team in the industry, having shipped more than 400 product features in the past year, and is the engine inside 500,000+ properties across 100+ countries. The company is integrated with every major OTA, including Airbnb, Vrbo, Booking.com, Expedia, Tripadvisor, Hopper, Google Travel, and Homes & Villas by Marriott. Engineered for global operators, the platform runs under rigorous data governance requirements, providing the industry's most trusted, compliance-certified infrastructure.

Backed by $410 million in funding from KKR, Apax Digital Fund, Inovia Capital, DFO Management, Sixth Street Growth, Viola Growth, and Flashpoint, Guesty's global team is pioneering the agentic era of hospitality, building what comes after tools.

https://www.guesty.com/

About AirDNA

AirDNA is a global authority in short-term rental data and intelligence for hosts, property managers, investors, real estate professionals, and destinations around the world. AirDNA provides the data, analytics, and tools to understand market and competitive performance, identify and underwrite investment opportunities and optimize pricing and revenue, supporting smarter decisions in any market or economic climate. For every short-term rental question, AirDNA has the answer.

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An Icon Is Born: PLAYA DIA Launches With a New Vision of Luxury Tequila

Woman-led, founder-owned brand debuts its signature custom bottle and an exceptionally smooth ZERO BURN Blanco.

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., Sept. 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Meet PLAYA DIA, a new premium tequila and lifestyle brand built around a simple idea: Vacation isn't a place, it's a state of mind. PLAYA DIA arrives on California shelves this month and is available online for delivery in 45 states at drinkplayadia.com.

Founded by Rachel Forbes and Dennis Cisterna, PLAYA DIA began during their travels. They kept finding themselves in extraordinary destinations surrounded by beautiful design and exceptional hospitality, yet the tequila behind the bar rarely felt as special as the setting.

"This was never just about the tequila," said Rachel Forbes, Founder and CEO. "I wanted to create a feeling. When people drink PLAYA DIA, I want it to feel like a vacation, an escape from the everyday and a moment of leisure."

A NEW STANDARD: ZERO BURN

PLAYA DIA Blanco is crafted from 100% Blue Weber Agave in Jalisco, Mexico, and bottled at 40% ABV. Three ingredients: agave, water, yeast.

"Why does tequila have to burn? It doesn't," Forbes said. "I wanted PLAYA DIA to be the tequila you pour for someone who already loves tequila, and for the person who says they don't drink it because of the burn."

DESIGNED TO BE DISPLAYED

At the center of the brand is its all-glass seashell bottle, a sculptural white form accented with turquoise rope and details drawn from luxury coastal design, built to look unlike anything else on the tequila shelf. PLAYA DIA is also available in a luxury keepsake presentation box, suited equally to gifting, celebrations, hospitality and display.

"I kept looking at the tequila shelf and wondering why there wasn't something that felt just as beautiful on the outside as it was exceptional on the inside," Forbes said. "Even finding a beautiful bottle of spirits to give as a gift always felt harder than it should. I saw an opportunity to create something people would be excited to give, display and, most importantly, drink."

Forbes envisioned PLAYA DIA as a world, not a single product. It extends into a growing lifestyle collection inspired by resort culture, including hats, apparel, tote bags and pet accessories.

AVAILABLE COAST TO COAST

The 750ml bottle is available online at drinkplayadia.com with delivery to 45 states, putting PLAYA DIA within reach of most of the country from day one.

On shelf, the brand launches first in California with an initial focus on Orange County, where Forbes is personally introducing PLAYA DIA to restaurants, hotels and retailers.

About PLAYA DIA

PLAYA DIA is a premium tequila and lifestyle brand inspired by vacation, leisure and escape, based in Newport Beach, California. The company is founder-owned and woman-led through Reign Global Investments, LLC, with co-founder Rachel Forbes serving as CEO and controlling owner alongside co-founder Dennis Cisterna. Crafted in Jalisco, Mexico from 100% Blue Weber Agave and presented in its signature seashell bottle, PLAYA DIA Blanco was built around an exceptionally smooth ZERO BURN drinking experience. The brand also includes a growing lifestyle collection inspired by resort culture. Learn more at drinkplayadia.com and follow @DrinkPlayaDia.

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PLAYA DIA TEQUILA

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Timekettle Showcases Its AI Cross-Language Communication Portfolio at IFA 2026

From W Series translation earbuds to X1 Meeting and Babel OS 3.0, Timekettle highlights a comprehensive AI ecosystem built for seamless multilingual communication across everyday and professional scenarios.

BERLIN, Sept. 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Timekettle, a global AI cross-language communication company, today showcased its expanded product and technology portfolio at IFA 2026 (Hall 3.2, Booth 163), bringing together solutions designed for different multilingual communication scenarios, from one-on-one conversations and voice calls to multimedia content and international business meetings.

Rather than focusing on a single translation device, Timekettle's IFA 2026 showcase demonstrates a broader portfolio of specialized hardware and AI technologies designed around the way people communicate in different situations.

The showcase is led by W4 Plus, W4 Pro, and X1 Meeting, supported by Babel OS 3.0, Timekettle's proprietary end-cloud AI cross-language technology platform.

W4 Plus: AI Interpreter Earbuds for Natural One-on-One Communication

At the center of Timekettle's IFA 2026 showcase is W4 Plus, the latest addition to the company's flagship W Series of AI Interpreter Earbuds.

Designed around a hands-free interaction model, W4 Plus allows two people speaking different languages to each wear one earbud and communicate without passing a smartphone back and forth or relying on a handheld translator.

W4 Plus combines upgraded voice capture with AI-powered translation capabilities for demanding real-world communication environments. Its bone-conduction voice pickup and dual microphones are designed to improve capture of the wearer's voice, reduce interference from surrounding speech, and support recognition of softer speech.

Its use cases also extend beyond face-to-face conversations. W4 Plus supports Voice Calls, Listen & Play, and Multi-Media, bringing cross-language communication into additional everyday scenarios.

The earbuds also introduce four AI-powered capabilities designed to support more natural and useful communication: AI Specialized Translation, AI Translation Refinement, AI Conversation Memory, and AI Live Summary.

Together, these capabilities position W4 Plus not simply as a translation device, but as a hands-free AI communication tool for users moving between different languages and communication formats.

Alongside W4 Plus, W4 Pro remains part of Timekettle's W Series portfolio, providing a solution for natural face-to-face professional communication.

X1 Meeting: Extending Multilingual Communication to Professional Meetings

While the W Series is primarily designed for individual and one-on-one communication, X1 Meeting addresses a different challenge: multilingual communication among larger groups.

Launched in June 2026, X1 Meeting is designed for structured international meetings, presentations, training sessions, and cross-border team collaboration.

A single X1 Meeting hub can create a multilingual meeting environment in which up to 50 participants can join via smartphone or computer. Within one meeting, up to 10 X1 Meeting devices can connect, supporting up to five languages simultaneously.

This expands Timekettle's product portfolio from individual conversations to larger-scale professional collaboration, where participants may need to communicate across multiple languages within the same session.

Meeting records and transcripts are stored locally on the device, helping organizations retain greater control over sensitive meeting information.

Babel OS 3.0: The AI Technology Behind the Portfolio

Connecting Timekettle's hardware portfolio is Babel OS 3.0, the company's proprietary end-cloud AI cross-language technology platform.

Babel OS 3.0 integrates technologies including speech recognition, semantic understanding, neural machine translation, Large Language Models (LLMs), and real-time communication technologies to support Timekettle's cross-language communication products.

The platform also extends beyond Timekettle-branded hardware. In August 2026, Timekettle announced that Babel OS 3.0 powers the Live Translation feature on RayNeo iO Smart Glasses, demonstrating its application across different intelligent hardware platforms.

Together, Timekettle's products and technology platform address different layers of cross-language communication—from spontaneous face-to-face conversations and calls to multimedia content and structured multilingual meetings.

"Language barriers appear differently depending on the scenario," said Leal Tian, Founder and CEO of Timekettle. "A spontaneous one-on-one conversation and an international business meeting demand fundamentally different interaction models. Our goal is not simply to build translation tools, but to integrate AI directly into communication workflows so professionals can interact and collaborate more naturally across languages."

Timekettle at IFA 2026

IFA 2026 runs from September 4–8 in Berlin. Visitors and media can experience hands-on demonstrations of W4 Plus, W4 Pro, and X1 Meeting at Hall 3.2, Booth 163.

Timekettle's product and communications teams are available on site for live demonstrations, technical discussions, and media inquiries.

About Timekettle

Timekettle is a global technology company specializing in AI-powered cross-language communication. The company develops AI translation earbuds, professional communication systems, and Babel OS, its proprietary AI cross-language technology platform for intelligent hardware applications.

Through its products and technology platform, Timekettle is focused on breaking language barriers and enabling more natural, seamless communication across languages.

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Livy Li

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www.timekettle.co

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Seasoned finance and business leader joins Genpact to support its next phase of growth

NEW YORK, Sept. 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Genpact (NYSE: G), the Agentic Operations company, today announced the appointment of Sumita Pandit as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, effective September 9, 2026. Sumita will report to Balkrishan 'BK' Kalra, Genpact's President and Chief Executive Officer, and be a member of the Genpact Leadership Council.

Sumita succeeds Michael Weiner, who has served as Genpact's Chief Financial Officer since 2021. Michael will remain with the organization as an advisor through the end of Q1 2027.

"We are transforming Genpact to define the future of Agentic Operations and create greater long-term value for our clients and shareholders. Sumita brings a distinctive combination of finance leadership in rapidly scaling companies; deep business, technology, and operations experience; and capital markets expertise – a mix that will add real depth to our leadership team as we advance our strategy and accelerate our next phase of growth," said BK. "I want to thank Mike for his leadership and partnership over the past five years. He has helped strengthen our financial foundation and position Genpact for this next chapter, and we are grateful that he will remain to support us through the transition."

"It has been a truly rewarding run. I am proud of what we have built together, and I am grateful to BK and the entire leadership team for their partnership over these years," said Michael. "I look forward to seeing Genpact's momentum carry forward."

Sumita brings nearly 25 years of experience spanning technology-led growth, P&L ownership, M&A, corporate finance, and capital markets. Sumita most recently served as President and Chief Financial Officer of Radian Group, where she ran Radian's mortgage insurance business and led the finance organization.

"Genpact sits at a rare intersection with decades of deep domain knowledge, a real understanding of enterprise operations, and the technology to fundamentally reimagine work," said Sumita. "I look forward to partnering with BK and the leadership team to invest in and scale this next phase for Genpact to create lasting value for our stakeholders through agentic intelligence."

Prior to Radian, Sumita was the Chief Operating Officer of dLocal, a global, growth-focused payments company that she led through its initial public offering. Previously, Sumita was a Managing Director and Global Head of Fintech Investment Banking at J.P. Morgan. Prior to J.P. Morgan, she worked at Goldman Sachs.

About Genpact

Genpact (NYSE: G) is the Agentic Operations company, where applied AI meets context-rich process intelligence. We run and transform mission-critical operations for global enterprises. Genpact's Agentic Operations are grounded in decades of operating core business processes at scale across finance, supply chain, banking, insurance, and more. Our flywheel of advanced technology, trusted data foundations, and deep ecosystem partnerships moves enterprises rapidly from experimentation to scale. AI agents bring speed and precision, human experts bring judgment, and together they deliver outcomes clients can measure.

Get to know us at genpact.com and on LinkedIn, X, YouTube, and Facebook.

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County Sheriff's Office to Deploy SuperCom's PureOne GPS Technology for Newly Established Work-Release Program

NEW YORK, Sept. 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- SuperCom (NASDAQ: SPCB), a global provider of secure solutions for the e-Government, IoT, and Cybersecurity sectors, today announced that it has secured a direct county-level electronic monitoring contract in Illinois to support a county sheriff's office in launching its newly established work-release program. The agency selected SuperCom's PureOne GPS technology to monitor participants while they are outside the county jail as part of the program. This contract marks SuperCom's first in the state of Illinois and expands the Company's U.S. footprint to 20 new states since mid-2024.

Training and deployment are scheduled to commence in October 2026, with PureOne serving as the program's electronic monitoring platform from launch. The contract was awarded following standard field tests and will follow a recurring revenue model.

"We are pleased to launch a new county program with a sheriff's office in Illinois, expanding our U.S. footprint into another new state while supporting a newly established program," commented Ordan Trabelsi, President and CEO of SuperCom. "This contract adds a new state to our footprint and demonstrates that PureOne can serve both as a compelling replacement for legacy systems and as a technology foundation for agencies seeking to introduce electronic monitoring programs for the first time."

"Our U.S. expansion has continued to advance on multiple fronts," Trabelsi continued. "Across more than 45 new electronic monitoring contracts secured in the U.S. since mid-2024, we have entered new states, built deeper positions within existing markets, displaced incumbent systems and supported new program launches. This breadth, together with our success across Europe, where we achieved more than 20 national project wins, reflects the versatility of our technology and execution capabilities. SuperCom's financial results further demonstrate the scalability of our business model: our electronic monitoring business expanded at a compound annual rate of approximately 30% over the four-year period ending in 2025, while our EBITDA¹ increased at a compound annual rate of approximately 47% over the same period. In the second quarter of 2026, our EBITDA grew approximately 58% year-over-year. We remain focused on building on this foundation as we pursue our mission to revolutionize public safety through electronic monitoring technology and complementary services."

SuperCom's PureOne is an all-in-one GPS tracking bracelet designed for continuous indoor and outdoor location monitoring. Using the latest advancements in location and communication technologies, PureOne delivers highly accurate positioning coupled with advanced tamper detection and dynamic geo-fence alerts and is fully compatible with the other devices in SuperCom's PureSecurity suite. Its integrated design provides correctional and public-safety agencies with a reliable and efficient platform for managing community-supervision programs.

About SuperCom

Since 1988, SuperCom has been a global provider of traditional and digital identity solutions, providing advanced safety, identification, and security solutions to governments and organizations, both private and public, worldwide. Through its proprietary e-Government platforms and innovative solutions for traditional and biometrics enrollment, personalization, issuance, and border control services, SuperCom has inspired governments and national agencies to design and issue secure Multi-ID documents and robust digital identity solutions to its citizens and visitors. SuperCom offers a unique all-in-one field-proven RFID & mobile technology and product suite, accompanied by advanced complementary services for various industries, including healthcare and homecare, security and safety, community public safety, law enforcement, electronic monitoring, and domestic violence prevention. For more information, please visit SuperCom's website: www.supercom.com

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This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Statements preceded or followed by or that otherwise include the words "believes", "expects", "anticipates", "intends", "projects", "estimates", "plans", and similar expressions or future or conditional verbs such as "will", "should", "would", "may" and "could" are generally forward-looking in nature and not historical or current facts. These forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause our actual results to differ materially from the statements made. Examples of these statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding business and economic trends, the levels of consumer, business and economic confidence generally, the adverse effects of these risks on our business or the market price of our ordinary shares, and other risks and uncertainties described in the forward looking statements and in the section captioned "Risk Factors" in our Annual Report on Form 20-F for the year ended December 31, 2025, filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") on April 28, 2026, our reports on Form 6-K filed from time to time with the SEC and our other filings with the SEC. Except as required by law, we do not undertake any obligation to update or revise these forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, after the date of this press release.

Use of Non-GAAP Financial Information

In addition to disclosing financial results calculated in accordance with the generally accepted accounting principles in the United States ("GAAP"), this release also contains non-GAAP financial measures, which SuperCom believes are the principal indicators of the operating and financial performance of its business.

Management believes the non-GAAP financial measures provided are useful to investors' understanding and assessment of SuperCom's ongoing core operations and prospects for the future, as the charges eliminated are not part of the day-to-day business or reflective of the core operational activities of the company. Management uses these non-GAAP financial measures as a basis for strategic decisions, forecasting future results and evaluating the Company's current performance. The presentation of these non-GAAP financial measures is not intended to be considered in isolation from, or as a substitute for, or superior to, operating loss or net income (loss) or any other performance measures derived in accordance with GAAP or as an alternative to net cash provided by operating activities or any other measures of our cash flows or liquidity.

1 - EBITDA is defined as earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, amortization, and other non-cash or one-time expenses.

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Partnership combines Smartwebs' All-In-One HOA management and accounting platform with SmartProperty's Reserve Study Intelligence to give associations greater visibility into financial and long-term asset planning

AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Smartwebs, an All-In-One HOA management and accounting software platform, and SmartProperty®, the leader in Reserve Study Intelligence, today announced a strategic partnership designed to connect today's community operations with tomorrow's capital planning.

The partnership brings together Smartwebs' accounting and community management technology with SmartProperty's Living Reserve Study® and Reserve Study Intelligence platform, creating a more connected approach to managing the financial and physical health of community associations.

For years, community associations have relied on management and accounting systems to understand what is happening today, while reserve studies have provided a separate view of what may need to happen years into the future. Smartwebs and SmartProperty are working to bring those two worlds closer together.

HOA management companies and association boards will gain greater visibility into how current financial activity aligns with long-term reserve requirements and capital planning.

Bringing AI Intelligence to Community Management

The partnership also brings together two companies investing heavily in artificial intelligence to transform the community association industry.

Smartwebs recently introduced SAMi™, its AI technology designed to bring the next generation of intelligence and automation to community management. SAMi™ is being incorporated throughout the Smartwebs platform to help community management professionals work more efficiently, identify opportunities for automation and make better use of the information already within their system.

SmartProperty has similarly advanced the use of intelligence and AI within reserve planning through SmartProperty Atlas™, its reserve study intelligence engine. Atlas leverages SmartProperty's extensive reserve data, property information and proprietary modeling technology to help provide greater insight into replacement costs, asset planning and long-term financial needs.

"SAMi and Atlas are solving different parts of the same industry challenge turning massive amounts of community data into actionable intelligence," said Robert Holte, Vice President of Smartwebs. "SAMi is focused on helping our clients operate their communities more intelligently today, while Atlas helps communities better understand and plan for their future. That alignment makes this partnership especially exciting."

SmartProperty and Smartwebs share a common vision for where community management technology is headed," said Damian Esparza, CEO of SmartProperty. "SmartProperty is the system of record for a community's reserve and capital planning data, and connecting that with Smartwebs' day-to-day operations and financial platform gives boards one trusted, connected view of where their community stands today and what it needs for tomorrow."

A More Connected View of Community Health

The partnership reflects a broader shift within the community association industry toward more connected technology and proactive decision-making.

Instead of viewing accounting, daily operations, physical assets and reserve planning as separate functions, Smartwebs and SmartProperty are creating a technology ecosystem where these areas can work together.

The result is a more connected view of community health helping associations understand not only where they stand today, but where they are headed and what they need to do to prepare.

Media Contact: 

Robert Holte, Vice President, Smartwebs, [email protected], +1 (512) 294-3763

Chris d'Eon, CMO, SmartProperty, [email protected], +1 (877) 864 8955

About Smartwebs

Smartwebs is an All-In-One HOA management and accounting software platform built to help community management companies and self-managed associations streamline operations, improve financial management and build stronger communities.

Smartwebs provides technology for accounting, compliance, inspections, work orders, architectural approvals, resident communications, payments and other essential community management functions. The company continues to invest in artificial intelligence through SAMi™, its next generation of intelligent technology for community management. Learn more at www.smartwebs.com.

About SmartProperty®

SmartProperty® is redefining reserve studies through Reserve Study Intelligence and the Living Reserve Study®, providing community associations and management companies with a dynamic approach to long-term asset and financial planning.

SmartProperty combines reserve data, asset intelligence and capital planning to help communities better understand their properties, anticipate future needs and make more informed financial decisions. Its AI-powered SmartProperty Atlas™ technology provides advanced intelligence around replacement costs, asset planning and reserve funding strategies. Learn more at www.smartproperty.com.

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Micah Parsons Joins RejuvStem as Investor and Brand Ambassador

NFL All-Pro takes an equity stake and board seat as the company expands its reach in the regenerative wellness market

DALLAS and NEW YORK, Sept. 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- NFL All-Pro Micah Parsons has joined RejuvStem as an investor, board member and brand ambassador, in a strategic move to expand the company's reach in the growing regenerative and total wellness market.

Parsons brings more than his name to the partnership, taking an active role as both an equity investor and strategic advisor in one of the fastest-growing segments of the wellness industry. His involvement extends beyond endorsement, positioning him as a strategic partner in shaping RejuvStem's business and marketing initiatives.

Parsons will advise RejuvStem on brand growth, support strategic initiatives, and help the company position its regenerative therapies and personalized wellness programs to a broader audience, including active individuals and anyone seeking a proactive approach to health, recovery and long-term vitality.

"This isn't just about athletes, it's about helping people take better care of their bodies every day," Parsons said. "Recovery and long-term health matter whether you're on the field or going about your daily life."

RejuvStem offers regenerative and non-invasive therapies, including recovery treatments, cellular optimization and personalized wellness programs. The company plans to scale marketing campaigns, educational initiatives and community outreach to make regenerative wellness more accessible and approachable.

"Micah brings credibility at the highest level of performance, but our vision extends beyond athletics," said John Merola, chief operating officer of RejuvStem. "We are building a platform centered on total wellness, where recovery, longevity and everyday health come together. This partnership supports that strategy."

The relationship positions RejuvStem to meet rising consumer interest in preventive health, performance recovery and holistic wellness solutions.

Athletes First, the premier sports representation and marketing agency that represents Parsons on and off the field, negotiated the relationship between him and RejuvStem.

ABOUT REJUVSTEM

RejuvStem is a regenerative wellness company focused on recovery, performance and total health through scientifically backed therapies and personalized care. The company is based in Cancún, Mexico. www.rejuvstem.com

ABOUT MICAH PARSONS

Micah Parsons is a two-time NFL All-Pro and one of the league's most impactful defensive players. Off the field, he is building a portfolio of business ventures and strategic investments.

MEDIA CONTACT

Tavia Hartley

Director of Athlete Relations, RejuvStem

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MADD Sports, Uber, and Capital Invitational Partner to Promote Safe Choices at Premier Girls Basketball Showcase at The St. James on December 10

SPRINGFIELD, Va., Sept. 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Mothers Against Drunk Driving® (MADD) Sports, Uber, and the Capital Invitational are joining forces on December 10 to promote impaired driving and underage substance use prevention, mental wellness, and safe transportation choices during one of the nation's premier girls' high school scholastic basketball showcases, held at The St. James.

The partnership will activate around the Capital Invitational, a nationally recognized girls scholastic basketball showcase hosted annually by The St. James, the premier sports, wellness and entertainment destination in Springfield, Virginia, just outside of Washington, D.C. Now entering its sixth year, the Capital Invitational attracts nationally ranked teams and elite players from across the country, providing a high-level platform for competition, recruiting exposure, athlete development, and community engagement.

Through this partnership, MADD Sports will bring its prevention and wellness mission to student-athletes, families, coaches, fans, and community members. The collaboration reinforces the shared commitment of MADD Sports, Uber, and Capital Invitational to help young people make informed decisions, protect their futures, and prevent the devastating consequences of impaired driving and underage substance use.

"MADD Sports was created to use the power of athletics to reach young people in moments that matter," said Stacey D. Stewart, Chief Executive Officer of MADD. "Partnering with Uber and the Capital Invitational allows us to meet student-athletes, families, and fans in a highly visible setting while reinforcing a simple but lifesaving message: plan ahead, make responsible choices, and never drive impaired."

As part of the December 10 activation, MADD Sports will elevate messaging focused on impaired driving prevention, underage drinking prevention, mental wellness, and personal accountability. Uber's participation further strengthens the prevention message by encouraging attendees to plan ahead and use safe transportation options.

"Safety is at the heart of everything we do at Uber," said Kristin Smith, Head of Road Safety Policy at Uber. "We're proud to support MADD Sports and the Capital Invitational in helping encourage fans, families, and athletes to make smart, responsible transportation choices."

"Capital Invitational was built to create meaningful opportunities for elite girls' basketball players while giving families, coaches, and fans an experience that reflects the highest standard of competition and community," said Afiba Fairnot, Director of Sports Events at The St. James, and Capital Invitational event promoter. "Partnering with MADD Sports and Uber allows us to elevate an important message beyond the court. We want every athlete and every family who attends to leave not only inspired by the talent on display, but also reminded of the importance of making safe, responsible choices."

EVENT DETAILS

Capital Invitational

Thursday, December 10, 2026

The St. James, 6805 Industrial Road, Springfield, VA 22151

Media credentials and interview requests: Afiba Fairnot, [email protected]

About MADD Sports

MADD Sports is an initiative of Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) that partners with sports organizations to engage athletes in impaired driving prevention and mental health advocacy. MADD Sports empowers student-athletes to serve as role models, utilizing their platforms to promote healthy and responsible choices and foster safer communities. Please visit www.madd.org/maddsports for more information about MADD Sports.

About MADD

Mothers Against Drunk Driving® (MADD) is a national nonprofit leading the movement to end impaired driving for good. Since 1980, MADD has helped reduce drunk driving deaths in America by more than 40%, saved nearly 500,000 lives, and served nearly one million victims and survivors. The organization is committed to leading prevention efforts with young adults, collaborating with law enforcement to keep our roads safe from impaired drivers, as well as advocating for stricter sentencing and stronger laws, including the HALT Drunk Driving Law that mandates anti-drunk driving technology in every new car. MADD continues to provide support services to victims and survivors of impaired driving at no charge through victim advocates and the 24-Hour Victim Help Line 1-877-MADD-HELP. For more information or to donate, visit https://madd.org/ and follow MADD on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, LinkedIn, and YouTube.

About Uber

Uber is the world's leading mobility and delivery platform. Since launching in 2010, Uber has transformed how people, food, and goods move through cities by connecting millions of riders, drivers, couriers, merchants, and businesses through its technology. With a commitment to innovation, accessibility, and safety, Uber continues to develop solutions that help people go anywhere and get almost anything while creating flexible earning opportunities and supporting communities around the world.

About The St. James

The St. James is a multi brand sports, wellness and entertainment destination with locations in Springfield, Virginia and Bethesda, Maryland. Its Springfield flagship is one of the largest facilities of its kind in the United States, offering 500,000 square feet of basketball courts, turf fields, ice, aquatics, performance training, and dining under one roof, and serving more than 4 million annual visitors, athletes, families, and members each year. The St. James hosts national scholastic and club competitions across a dozen sports. Learn more at thestjames.com.

About Capital Invitational

The Capital Invitational is a premier girls scholastic basketball showcase hosted annually by The St. James in Springfield, Virginia. Entering its sixth year, the event attracts nationally ranked teams and elite players from across the country and provides a proven platform for competition, recruiting exposure, and athlete development.

Contact:

Kristine Friend

703-239-6870

[email protected]

SOURCE The St. James

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