CHICAGO, Oct. 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Are Chicago residents missing out on easy ways to lower their insurance costs? A HelloNation article takes a closer look at how policyholders can unlock insurance discounts without sacrificing coverage. From auto insurance to homeowners and renters policies, the article outlines several cost-saving strategies that many people overlook.

The article highlights a key issue: many Chicago residents pay more than they need to for insurance simply because they aren't aware of available discounts. In some cases, insurance discounts are built into policies but only apply if customers meet specific conditions or request a review. These missed opportunities can add up over time, especially in a city where every dollar counts.

One of the most common sources of savings is auto insurance discounts. The article explains that many Chicago drivers qualify for lower premiums based on a clean driving record, limited mileage, or completion of a defensive driving course. In a city with strong public transit and growing remote work, low-mileage drivers often qualify for meaningful auto insurance discounts in Chicago without changing their coverage.

The article also highlights the benefits of an automatic payment discount. Insurers often reduce rates when policyholders choose to pay premiums in full or set up recurring electronic payments. These options help lower the insurer's administrative costs, and some of those savings are passed on to customers who take advantage of the payment flexibility.

Another major area for insurance discounts in Chicago involves bundling coverage. According to the article, bundled insurance policies—such as combining auto and home or auto and renters insurance with the same provider—can result in significant savings. Bundling not only reduces costs but also makes it easier to manage coverage under one account and billing cycle.

The article points out that homeowners can often receive home insurance discounts for safety and security upgrades. Installing monitored alarm systems, smoke detectors, or smart home tech can lead to lower premiums. Even older Chicago homes may qualify for discounts after certain updates, such as replacing outdated wiring or roofing.

Smaller steps, like enrolling in paperless billing insurance programs, can also yield savings. The article notes that while these discounts might appear minor, they add up when combined with other reductions. Choosing digital communication helps streamline policy management and can result in modest but steady Chicago insurance savings year over year.

The article encourages readers to think about life changes that may affect their eligibility for discounts. Getting married, starting a new job, or retiring can all influence risk assessments and available discounts. For example, students may qualify for good student discounts, and seniors may become eligible for age-related savings. These adjustments often go unreported unless policyholders proactively update their insurers.

The biggest takeaway is the importance of asking questions. Many customers never request a policy review, so potential discounts go unclaimed. Insurance offerings evolve, and what wasn't available two years ago may now be accessible based on new criteria.

Insurance Discounts: Ways to Save on Your Coverage features insights from Jose Gomez, insurance expert in Chicago, IL, in HelloNation.

About HelloNation

HelloNation is a premier media platform that connects readers with trusted professionals and businesses across various industries. Through its innovative "edvertising" approach that blends educational content and storytelling, HelloNation delivers expert-driven articles that inform, inspire, and empower. Covering topics from home improvement and health to business strategy and lifestyle, HelloNation highlights leaders making a meaningful impact in their communities.

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BingX EU Secures MiCAR License, Advancing Regulated Crypto Services Across Europe

VIENNA, Oct. 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- BingX EU (MEGE zweite GmbH) has secured its Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA or MiCAR) license from Austria's Financial Market Authority (FMA), that will enable the platform to offer regulated crypto services across 29 countries of the European Economic Area (EEA), subject to ongoing passporting arrangements. The authorization marks a significant milestone in BingX's European expansion, providing EEA users with access to digital asset services under a unified regulatory framework built on transparency, security, and investor protection.

The authorization reflects BingX EU's long-term commitment to responsible growth in Europe. As digital assets become increasingly integrated into the financial system, regulatory clarity plays an essential role in strengthening user confidence, supporting institutional participation, and enabling sustainable industry development. Through its regulated European entity, BingX EU will provide compliant crypto services designed to meet the evolving needs of both retail and institutional users across the EEA.

"Our priority is to provide European users with trusted and locally regulated trading experience," said Daniel Lai, Chief Executive Officer of BingX EU. "Operating under MiCAR will allow us to deliver our services under a clear regulatory framework that gives users confidence while supporting the long-term development of Europe's digital ecosystem. It also enables us to combine innovation with the high standards of security, transparency and accountability that European users and institutions expect. We believe this foundation can help create a more accessible and sustainable environment for the continued adoption of digital assets across the region."

Looking forward, BingX EU will continue working closely with Austria's FMA and other European regulators as it prepares for the launch of its regulated services across the European Economic Area. BingX EU remains committed to operating within Europe's regulatory framework while providing users with secure, transparent and compliant access to digital asset services.

About BingX EU

MEGE zweite GmbH ("BingX EU") is a MiCAR-regulated crypto-asset platform, headquartered in Vienna, licensed as a Crypto-Asset Service Provider (CASP) under the Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCAR). Dedicated to serving clients across 29 countries in the European Economic Area, BingX EU delivers fully regulated services in alignment with European standards for investor protection and market integrity. Under its MiCAR authorization, BingX EU provides a platform that offers regulated broker services, such as crypto custody, exchange, and other crypto services.

About BingX

Founded in 2018, BingX is one of the world's leading multi-asset trading platform, serving more than 40 million users worldwide. The company has been the Principal Partner of Chelsea FC since 2024 and became the Official Team Partner of Scuderia Ferrari HP in 2026.

Disclaimers: The content qualifies as a marketing communication under the Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCAR) and is issued by MEGE zweite GmbH (BingX EU). It does not constitute investment advice.

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LITEON Showcases NVIDIA 800 VDC Architecture and Thermal Management Portfolio at OCP Global Summit 2026

Advancing Next-Generation Grid-to-Chip Energy Architecture for AI Infrastructure

SAN JOSE, Calif., Oct. 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- LITEON Technology (2301) participates in the Open Compute Project (OCP) Global Summit 2026 in San Jose, California, from October 12 to 15, showcasing its next-generation AI factory infrastructure portfolio centered on 800 VDC architecture. The exhibition features power rack solutions supporting the NVIDIA Vera Rubin platform, integrated power and thermal management solutions designed for NVIDIA MGX and OCP ORv3 architectures, demonstrating its Grid-to-Chip technology portfolio.

800 VDC Advances Power and Cooling Architecture for Megawatt-Scale AI Infrastructure

LITEON showcases its 800 VDC Power Shelf integrated with Battery Backup Unit (BBU), demonstrating next-generation 800 VDC power architectures for AI factories. To address the growing thermal demands of high-density AI computing, LITEON debuts the 2.6MW Enterprise Cooling Distribution Unit (CDU) from its strategic investment partner, DCX Liquid Cooling Systems. The solution delivers up to 2.6MW of heat transfer capacity, achieves an approach temperature of 3°C, and incorporates an N+1 redundant pump design to maximize cooling efficiency while ensuring system reliability for high-density AI and HPC deployments. Also on display is the CDU's next-generation HMI and integrated software layer, designed to enhance operational efficiency and provide clear, at-a-glance visibility into key system parameters.

For the NVIDIA Vera Rubin NVL72 platform, LITEON is also showcasing an integrated infrastructure solution featuring a 95kW DC/DC Power Shelf and a 280kW Liquid-to-Liquid (L2L) In-Rack CDU. Designed based on NVIDIA MGX architecture, the solution combines 800 VDC distribution, energy backup, and thermal management technologies to reduce transmission losses and heat generation, improve energy efficiency and power density, simplify power infrastructure, and free additional rack space for high-density AI deployments.

"In the AI era, data center competitiveness is no longer defined solely by compute scale," said John Chang, General Manager of LITEON Cloud Infrastructure Platform and Solution SBG. "Instead, it is measured by tokens per watt and how efficiently power can be converted into meaningful AI output. As AI platforms continue to scale in power density, data centers must simultaneously optimize energy efficiency, cooling performance, and deployment flexibility. High-efficiency power delivery and thermal management architecture have become the critical foundation for scaling future AI Factories."

ORv3 Power and Thermal Management Solutions Support Scalable AI Infrastructure

LITEON is also showcasing an integrated AI power rack solution designed for the ORv3 architecture, integrating an 180kW Power Shelf and a 108kW Capacitor Backup Unit (CBU). Through centralized power delivery and supercapacitor backup capabilities, the solution addresses dynamic AI workloads while enhancing power stability and overall system reliability.

Optimized for liquid cooling compatibility, the ORv3 architecture enables higher-density deployments and greater infrastructure flexibility. LITEON shows key cooling modules including 120kW and 220kW In-Rack CDUs, which can be integrated with advanced cooling technologies such as Direct-to-Chip architectures. These solutions enable greater GPU density, enhanced thermal performance, and flexible infrastructure design for next-generation AI and HPC platforms. By integrating power, backup, and thermal management systems, LITEON helps customers build efficient, reliable, and scalable AI infrastructure.

From 800 VDC Distribution to GPU Power Delivery: Building a Complete Grid-to-Chip Energy Architecture

As AI processors continue to increase in power consumption, efficiently delivering electricity from the rack level to the GPU has become a critical challenge for next-generation AI infrastructure. To address this challenge, LITEON is showcasing its comprehensive DC-DC power conversion portfolio, including 800V Power Bricks, IBC Modules, 50V Power Bricks, and Voltage Regulator Modules (VRM). These product lines bridge every stage of power delivery, from 800 VDC distribution and server-level power conversion to chip-level voltage regulation, demonstrating LITEON's complete Grid-to-Chip energy architecture for future high-density AI computing platforms.

Among these, the 800V DC/DC power brick can be deployed on the HVDC power distribution board (PDB) for downstream distribution and step-down conversion. Multiple bricks can be paralleled to match different power requirements, with active current sharing improving supply stability and reliability. The intermediate bus converter (IBC) then performs the next stage of voltage conversion. This raises overall power delivery efficiency, reduces distribution losses, optimises board area and system cost, and improves supply stability in multi-output architectures. Finally, the voltage regulator module (VRM) delivers a precise, stable operating voltage to the GPU, completing the "last mile" of power delivery from the rack to the chip.

Strengthening the Global Ecosystem to Enable Comprehensive AI Infrastructure Capabilities

As AI computing infrastructure continues evolving toward higher power density and greater energy efficiency, LITEON is expanding its capabilities across power delivery, thermal management, and system-level energy optimization. By extending its expertise from infrastructure power systems to comprehensive Grid-to-Chip energy management, LITEON is building a complete portfolio of AI infrastructure energy solutions.

LITEON continues to deepen collaboration with NVIDIA and the broader OCP ecosystem while leveraging its global manufacturing footprint and localized service capabilities. Through close ecosystem partnerships, LITEON is helping customers address the growing demand for high-performance, highly reliable, and highly scalable infrastructure in the AI Factory era, accelerating deployment and expansion of next-generation AI data centers.

LITEON Technology 2026 OCP Global Summit Exhibition Information:

Date: October 12–15, 2026

Venue: San Jose McEnery Convention Center, USA

Booth: C51, Hall 2

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Partiful Launches Partiful Plus Subscription With New Customization Features

Optional subscription adds profile personalization, premium event themes, app customization and guest-list previews for eligible invitations. Core event creation and RSVPs remain free.

NEW YORK, Oct. 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Partiful today announced Partiful Plus, an optional monthly subscription for the social events app. Available in the United States on iOS and Android, Partiful Plus adds profile personalization, premium event themes and effects, app customization, and early access to new features.

Partiful Plus also includes Peek, which lets guests directly invited by a host preview the guest list and event neighborhood before RSVPing to an eligible event. Creating events, sending invitations, managing RSVPs and RSVPing on Partiful remain free.

What is Partiful Plus?

Partiful Plus is an optional subscription for individual profiles that adds more ways to personalize profiles, event pages and the Partiful app experience.

What does Partiful Plus include?

Partiful Plus upgrades the core Partiful experience to make it more fun and personalized:

- Make your profile stand out – Personalize your profile page and how you appear on the guest list, with expanded profile details and fun accessories

- Premium themes and effects – Get access to upgraded event page designs

- Customize your app – Unique styling options for app icons and the overall app appearance

- See who's going early – Peek lets directly invited guests preview the guest list and neighborhood of an eligible event before deciding whether to RSVP

- Try what's next – Get early access – Experience new features before anyone else

What is Peek?

Peek is one of Partiful's most highly requested features. It is a paid Partiful feature that lets guests of an event see who's going, and the neighborhood, before they RSVP. To protect host and event privacy, Peek is only available to guests who the host(s) have directly invited on Partiful, and is not available to anyone who only has access to the event link. Guests who have been directly invited by the host can use Peek to get more context before they decide whether to RSVP. On eligible events, Peek shows the guest list and the general area of the event, not the exact address. Guests who do not want to use a Peek can still directly RSVP to the event for free to see guest and location details.

Peek is intentionally limited and only works for specific events a user has been directly invited to through Partiful. It is not available on events with Guest Approval, hidden guest lists, Find A Time, tickets or password protection. Hosts can also prevent Peeking through existing privacy settings, including Guest Approval, passwords or hidden guest lists. Removing or blocking a guest revokes their ability to Peek.

Is Partiful still free?

Yes, the core Partiful experience remains free. Creating events, sending invitations, managing RSVPs and RSVPing are still available at no cost.

Try Partiful Plus Today

Partiful Plus is available for individual profiles in the US on iOS and Android. Partiful Plus auto-renews monthly and can be canceled anytime through Profile > Settings > Partiful Plus, or through Apple or Google settings.

The subscription will continue to evolve as Partiful adds new features and experiences over time.

Included benefits may vary.

Available benefits will be shown to you during onboarding before you subscribe.

About Partiful

Founded in 2020 and headquartered in New York, Partiful is the social platform reimagining how people gather. With millions of monthly active users, Partiful has become one of the most widely used social event platforms in the U.S., helping people create events, discover what is happening, and show up IRL. Learn more at partiful.com.

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Frankies Bikinis Launches Cozy Collection in Collaboration with Barefoot Dreams

MALIBU, Calif. , Oct. 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Los Angeles lifestyle brands Frankies Bikinis and Barefoot Dreams are thrilled to announce the launch of Barefoot Dreams x Frankies Bikinis, a new collaboration bringing together Frankies Bikinis' signature California spirit with Barefoot Dreams' renowned approach to comfort and effortless luxury.

Years in the making and born out of a shared admiration and brand heritage, the collection is the coziest Frankies Bikinis has created yet.

Inspired by the two brands' shared California Coast roots, the cozy collection of loungewear essentials was designed for a dreamy autumn day at the beach: sunny blue skies, fresh breezes and water just warm enough to dip your toes in. It's the kind of day that begs you to sit outside and soak up the last of the summer sun.

The collection pairs Barefoot Dreams' signature CozyChic® and CozyChic Lite® fabrics with Frankies Bikinis' best-selling silhouettes, resulting in pieces made for effortless comfort and style. Designed to throw on over a bikini at the beach, lounge in around the house or wear on the plane to your next destination, each piece can be styled as part of a matching set or as a standalone look.

Key highlights include matching sets of zip-up hoodies and sweaters paired with coordinated lounge pants, ponchos paired with tanks and low-rise shorts, the Barefoot Dreams signature CozyChic® Hooded Robe, as well as a head scarf accessory for breezy beach days. The collection is offered in muted Pearl, Black, Cotton Candy and Ocean Mist colorways.

Truly epitomizing effortless dressing, Barefoot Dreams x Frankies Bikinis feels like a piece of home. The styles are comfortable yet elevated, with flattering and versatile pieces made to carry you from Malibu to anywhere.

Francesca Aiello, Founder and Chief Creative Officer of Frankies Bikinis, shares:

"When I think about Barefoot Dreams as a brand, my mind immediately goes to warmth, comfort, and ease. When collaborating with them, I wanted to make sure that those qualities were woven in while still feeling like Frankies. Our shared Malibu roots have combined to create a collection I'm so proud of."

Stan Cook, Owner of Barefoot Dreams, adds:

"Barefoot Dreams has always been about bringing the feeling of home wherever you go, and Frankies Bikinis shares that same appreciation for comfort, style and effortless living. Having known Francesca for years, I've watched her build something truly special. Bringing our brands together feels like a natural fit, and we're excited to share this collection with our customers."

The Barefoot Dreams x Frankies Bikinis collection launches October 21, 2026 at 9:00 AM PDT at frankiesbikinis.com and barefootdreams.com

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RV Help Now Offers Websites for Mobile RV Technicians and Inspectors

Service providers who use RV Help's full suite of business tools can launch a complete website in minutes, built automatically from their RV Help profile.

ELKHART, Ind., Oct. 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- RV Help, the platform that connects RV owners with certified mobile RV technicians and inspectors, now includes a website as part of its full suite of business tools, available at no cost to service providers who use the platform. The website builds itself from the information already in each provider's RV Help profile, so providers can have a professional site live in a few minutes without hiring a web designer or learning a website builder.

Many mobile RV techs and inspectors run their businesses on their own, and building and maintaining a website is one more job on a long list. RV Help's provider websites handle that part for them.

Each site shows the provider's services, certifications, service area, and about section, along with their reviews and rating from RV Help. RV owners who land on the site can contact the provider right from the page. For a tech or inspector running a one-person business, that means a professional website with real customer reviews that they can put on a business card or truck, or in a text message to a prospect. Providers can also customize the site's background image, header text, logo, and brand colors.

Many RV Help providers have already published their websites, including Winslow's RV Services in Cheyenne, Wyoming; Tucker Total RV in Clermont, Florida; The Wandering Wrench in Port Charlotte, Florida; and Mario's RV Inspections in Port St. Lucie, Florida.

Listing on RV Help

Mobile RV technicians and inspectors who qualify can list on RV Help for free by applying at rvhelp.com/providers/join. There's no cost to list and no cost to use RV Help's full suite of business tools. Instead, RV Help charges a small referral fee on the jobs it sends to a provider, paid after the work is complete. The business tools include a booking calendar, a customer database (CRM), parts inventory, invoicing tools, and the website builder, and providers can manage all of it from their phone. Providers who travel can set their service area and the dates they'll be there, so they can start booking work before they arrive.

About RV Help

RV Help (rvhelp.com) is a website and mobile app that connects RV owners with certified mobile RV technicians and inspectors. Providers on RV Help include technicians certified through the Recreational Vehicle Technician Association of America (RVTAA), RV Technical Institute (RVTI), and other certifying bodies, and inspectors certified through the National Recreational Vehicle Inspectors Association (NRVIA). RV owners can find a provider, request service, and pay for the job on RV Help.

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Othello Raises $8 Million for Real-Time AI Sales Coaching During Live Calls

Proprietary Hamlet model powers in-call coaching with live suggestions in under 500 milliseconds; customers include Microsoft, Capital One and Lyft

NEW YORK, Oct. 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Othello, an applied AI lab building AI models for live sales calls, today announced $8 million in seed funding from a16z speedrun, Owl Capital and Long Journey Ventures. Angel investors include DoorDash co-founder Andy Fang, Ripple co-founder Chris Larsen, Hugging Face co-founder Thomas Wolf, Sentry co-founder David Cramer, Writer co-founder Waseem AlShikh, Axonius co-founder Dean Sysman, Deel co-founders Alex and Philippe Bouaziz and TransDigm CEO Kevin Stein. Its real-time AI sales coaching guides reps while buyers are still on the line. Learn more at othello.ai.

Gartner predicts that by 2028, 60% of B2B seller work will be executed through conversational user interfaces, up from less than 5% in 2023.

"There is a ton of technology before the conversation and way too much after it ends, but not a single tool that affects how you perform during the call," said Jared Zelman, co-founder and CEO of Othello. "That's not a software problem. It's an AI problem. The only way to give smart recommendations in real time, with the full context of a deal, is to train AI models just for that."

How Othello's real-time coaching works during a call

Othello runs on Hamlet, a proprietary model built for live sales calls. A desktop app starts when a call begins and shows live pop-ups in any online meeting, without joining as a participant. During each call, Othello's in-call coaching delivers live suggestions and live meeting prompts that tell reps:

- What discovery question to ask next

- Which MEDDPICC, Challenger or playbook steps they've missed

- How to answer product and technical questions

- How to handle objections

- How to stand out against competitors

- Which case study to share

- When the buyer is ready to move forward

Rapid enterprise adoption

Othello is deployed at over 50 large enterprises, including several Fortune 500 companies. Othello adds several new multinational enterprise customers weekly. Customers include Microsoft, Capital One, Lyft, a top 10 accounting firm and a top 10 asset manager.

Othello serves customers across a wide range of industries, including insurance, accounting, financial services, asset management, enterprise software, cybersecurity, healthcare, manufacturing and professional services. Its real-time AI sales coaching helps sales teams across these industries improve performance during live customer conversations.

Licensed reps adopt Othello within a week of downloading the app, and reps use it on 95% or more of their calls.

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About Othello

Othello is an applied AI lab building AI models for live sales calls. Its proprietary model, Hamlet, powers real-time coaching with live suggestions in under 500 milliseconds. Othello is headquartered in New York and is backed by a16z speedrun, Owl Capital and Long Journey Ventures. Follow Othello on LinkedIn, X (@Othello_AI) and Instagram (@othello.ai).

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Manages call routing, recording, transcription, caller identity, and reputation in one platform

ATLANTA, Oct. 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Clarion Communications LLC ("Clarion"), a leading provider of cloud-based Unified Communications-as-a-Service (UCaaS) and Managed Services, today announced that its IPitomy Communications LLC ("IPitomy") subsidiary has expanded its AI-powered communications portfolio with the addition of Advanced Call Management (ACM), available on IPitomy's proprietary UCaaS platform.

ACM brings together key capabilities across the call lifecycle, helping businesses manage communications more effectively. Its core capabilities include:

- Call Control — Manage inbound and outbound calls with consistent routing, centralized number management, and flexible call handling designed to keep communications moving efficiently.

- Call Intelligence — Turn conversations into actionable insights with call recording, searchable transcripts, and greater visibility into customer interactions and calling activity.

- Caller Identity — Strengthen business recognition and calling credibility through branded calling, caller ID management, and tools that support number reputation.

"Our customers are looking for practical ways to use AI to improve customer experiences and employee productivity without adding complexity," said Joseph Haines Sr., CEO of IPitomy Communications. "ACM brings call routing, recording, transcription, caller identity, and number reputation management together in one platform, giving businesses greater control over how calls are handled, how conversations are captured, and how their organization is represented every time they connect."

"By combining advanced transcription and sentiment analysis, we're helping customers better understand the needs and perspectives of the people they serve," Haines added. "These insights can help businesses identify opportunities to improve processes, refine products and services, and better align their offerings with what their customers truly want and need. By transforming everyday conversations into actionable business intelligence, we're helping organizations make more informed decisions, strengthen customer relationships, and support sustainable revenue growth."

With the addition of ACM, IPitomy continues to expand its AI-powered communications capabilities, positioning the company to deliver greater business value beyond traditional voice services. By bringing essential call-management tools and conversation intelligence together, ACM helps businesses make more of every customer interaction.

In addition, Clarion remains active regarding acquisition opportunities as it seeks to enhance the growth trajectory of IPitomy. "Together, Clarion and IPitomy are uniquely positioned to acquire smaller UCaaS / MSP operators affected by the changing network economics," said Clarion President & CEO, Vincent M. Oddo.

"Clarion and its predecessor companies have completed more than 30 acquisitions in the past 20+ years," said Oddo. "We are aggressively pursuing M&A growth through tuck-in acquisitions in the highly fragmented UC / MSP industry."

About Clarion Communications:

Clarion is a leading cloud-based Unified Communications and Managed Service Provider to SMB customers throughout North America. Clarion provides UCaaS, contact center, AI tools, SIP, broadband, and managed services. Clarion also has an expansive cloud-based network, experienced leadership, and support staff. For additional information about Clarion, please visit clarioncomm.com.

About IPitomy Communications:

IPitomy, founded in 2005, is a leading cloud-based Unified Communications and Managed Service provider. IPitomy provides UCaaS, contact center, AI tools, SIP, broadband and managed services to SMB customers throughout North America. For additional information about IPitomy, please visit ipitomy.com.

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Kazakhstan's Coach Education System Awarded Gold-Level Recognition by World Tennis

ASTANA, Kazakhstan, Oct. 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- World Tennis has officially recognised the Kazakhstan Tennis Federation's coach education system at Gold level. The recognition confirms that the system meets international quality standards and is valid until 31 December 2030.

The decision follows a comprehensive review of the documentation submitted by the Federation. Kazakhstan's coach education system has met all the criteria established by World Tennis and its Coaches Commission for Gold-level recognition.

Gold status confirms that the Federation can independently provide coach education and certification up to High Performance level, equipping coaches to work with high-level athletes. This recognition demonstrates that the education system meets international requirements for training quality and professional coaching competencies.

In an official letter dated 9 October 2026 and addressed to Kazakhstan Tennis Federation President Bulat Utemuratov, World Tennis Executive Director for International Relations and Development Erik Poel congratulated the Federation on achieving Gold status.

The recognition also grants the Federation the right to use the World Tennis logo on its coach education materials and resources, including coach licence cards.

Achieving Gold-level recognition marks an important outcome of the Federation's sustained work to develop coach education. Training qualified professionals provides a foundation for improving the quality of coaching, developing children's and junior tennis, and supporting the continued progress of Kazakhstani players.

Bulat Utemuratov, President of the Kazakhstan Tennis Federation said: "I'm incredibly proud that the Federation has achieved this recognition. We've invested significantly in our coaching programmes and it is great to see the results of that.

We have brilliant coaches across Kazakhstan and this recognition will further support their work as we look to develop the next generation of talent. I'd like to personally thank everyone involved for their hard work.

We've seen our current stars achieve amazing feats recently and this recognition and our outstanding coaching system will allow this to continue."

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Bringing Its Signature Bold, Color-Forward Swimwear Aesthetic into Workouts and Weekends

SHANGHAI, Oct. 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- POPVIL, a swimwear-led women's apparel brand known for bold color blocking and playful contrast, today announced the launch of ColorSoft™, an activewear collection that extends the brand's signature color-led design language into movement and everyday life. Throughout the 2026 swimwear season, POPVIL consistently ranked among the top five swimwear brands by sales volume on the U.S. TikTok Shop. (Source: FastMoss, U.S. TikTok Shop Swimwear Category Monthly Sales Ranking, June 2026.)

POPVIL's swimwear has long used bright colors and energetic design to help women feel confident and express their personality. Through ongoing customer conversations, the brand found that women valued not only how its products looked, but also how they made them feel—comfortable, supported and confident.

One POPVIL customer in her 60s wrote:

"I appreciate that you make swimsuits that allow a woman in her 60s to put one on and feel comfortable, confident and really good about herself. ... I love the bold colors."

That feedback helped inspire POPVIL to bring the same sense of comfort, confidence and self-expression beyond vacation and into everyday movement.

Customer research reinforced the opportunity. Across surveys conducted in August 2025 and August 2026, POPVIL collected more than 1000 responses from customers who had purchased POPVIL swimwear, with more than 65% reporting that they exercise regularly.

Vibrant Activewear for Workouts and Weekends

ColorSoft™ brings POPVIL's recognizable color DNA into activewear through contrast binding, color blocking, clean lines and figure-flattering silhouettes. Designed for workouts, outdoor walks and weekend routines, the collection reflects the brand's belief that activewear can combine function with personality and mood.

The "Soft" in ColorSoft™ represents the collection's focus on comfort. Several core styles use a custom-developed brushed nylon-spandex fabric designed to balance next-to-skin softness, stretch and supportive hold. Early testers described the hand feel as "buttery soft." The fabric also offers moisture-wicking performance and breathability for movement and everyday wear.

With a core customer base of women aged 30 and older, POPVIL also designed the collection around coverage, support, flattering fit and everyday practicality. Key categories include:

- Sports Tanks with Built-In Support: Core tank styles integrate built-in bras and coverage into a single top. Varied necklines, open-back details and contrast-color elements balance support and midsection coverage with a lighter, flattering look. Coordinated colors, lines and trims across tanks and leggings also create complete set looks.

- High-Waisted Leggings: Many styles replace traditional elastic waistbands with folded-fabric construction, creating a softer, smoother high-rise fit with less digging through the waist. Crossover V-waistbands, back V-seam detailing and side pockets combine flattering lines with practical functionality for workouts, outdoor walks and everyday errands.

- All-in-One Active Dresses: Designed as complete outfits in one piece, the dresses feature integrated shorts to eliminate the inconvenience of detachable liners that can be misplaced. A discreet back opening also simplifies restroom access, addressing a common drawback of active dresses with built-in shorts.

Together, the pieces are designed to move naturally from workouts and outdoor walks into everyday life—functional enough for exercise while polished and practical enough for weekends.

"ColorSoft™ is a natural extension of what our customers already value about POPVIL: color, comfort and confidence," said Jane Go, Marketing Director at POPVIL. "We developed the collection around the way women actually move—from training and outdoor walks to errands and weekends—so performance does not have to come at the expense of personality or ease."

ColorSoft™ brings POPVIL's "Wear the Good Mood" philosophy from vacations into movement and everyday life, with activewear designed to help women feel good in what they wear.

The ColorSoft™ Collection is now available at popvil.com and through the official POPVIL TikTok Shop, @popvil_official. The collection includes sports tanks, leggings, active sets and active dresses, with additional silhouettes and colorways planned.

About POPVIL:

POPVIL is a swimwear-led women's apparel brand with growing resortwear and activewear collections. Founded in 2020, the brand primarily serves women in their 30s and beyond, creating products designed around flattering fit, comfort and everyday confidence.

Known for its signature use of bright colors, playful contrasts and feel-good design, POPVIL believes clothing should do more than serve a purpose—it should lift the mood and help women feel confident, energized and at ease. This belief is embodied in the brand slogan, "Wear the Good Mood." Recognizing that confidence is also shaped by fit, comfort and performance, POPVIL conducts ongoing customer research, including annual one-on-one interviews, and applies those insights to product development, fit refinement and the overall shopping experience.

POPVIL is available through popvil.com and major digital platforms including Amazon, TikTok Shop and SHEIN, supported by operations in Los Angeles and South China.

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Facebook Account：@popvilshop

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