Project improves energy efficiency and supports industrial growth in Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, Oct. 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Air Products (NYSE: APD), a world-leading industrial gases company that has served Malaysia for more than 50 years, today announced it has concluded the definitive agreement with PG Cold Energy 1 Sdn. Bhd. (PGCE1), a joint venture led by PETRONAS Gas Berhad via PG Energia Sdn. Bhd. and DIALOG Group Berhad via DIALOG Equity (Three) Sdn. Bhd. Under the arrangement, Air Products is responsible for the design, build and operation of the LNG-based Air Separation Unit (ASU) at the Pengerang LNG regasification terminal in Johor. The facility will produce more than 600 tonnes of liquid oxygen, nitrogen and argon per day and is expected to come onstream by early 2027.

This project reinforces Air Products' long-term commitment to Malaysia, expands its production capabilities in Southern and Central Malaysia, and marks its fifth LNG-based ASU in Asia.

A document exchange ceremony was held at the PETRONAS Twin Towers to mark this milestone. The ceremony was attended by senior executives, including PETRONAS Gas Berhad's Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer Abdul Aziz Othman, DIALOG Executive Deputy Chairman Chan Yew Kai and Air Products' Asia President, Kurt Lefevere, underscoring the strategic importance of the project and the strength of the long-standing partnership between PETRONAS Gas Berhad and Air Products.

The new plant will supply the merchant market in Southern and Central Malaysia, strengthening Air Products' ability to serve key industrial hubs and support growing demand from the electrical and electronics, petrochemicals, aerospace and manufacturing sectors.

By using cold energy from the LNG regasification process to liquefy air at low temperatures, the plant will improve energy efficiency and reduce production-related emissions, helping customers reduce their carbon footprint through a more energy-efficient and lower-emission supply of industrial gas solutions.

"Our relationship with PETRONAS Gas Berhad spans more than four decades, and we are honored by their continued trust in Air Products to support their and Malaysia's effort to advance lower-emission industrial development," said Ramani Velu, Air Products' Southeast Asia President. "This investment underscores our long-term commitment to Malaysia and our focus on delivering safe, reliable, and energy-efficient solutions that support our customers' growth. It also strengthens our ability to serve customers across the country."

Air Products has operated in Malaysia since 1974 and maintains a strong network of state-of-the-art production facilities and depots strategically located across the country. In the Northern Region, the company serves key industries, including electrical and electronics, through advanced ASUs in the Prai Industrial Area, and a pipeline network in the Batu Kawan and the Bayan Lepas Industrial Park in Penang.

About Air Products

Air Products (NYSE: APD) is a world-leading industrial gases company in operation for over 85 years focused on serving energy, environmental, and emerging markets and generating a cleaner future. The Company supplies essential industrial gases, related equipment and applications expertise to customers in dozens of industries, including refining, chemicals, metals, electronics, manufacturing, medical and food. As the leading global hydrogen supplier, Air Products develops, engineers, builds, owns and operates some of the world's largest hydrogen projects. Through its sale of equipment businesses, the Company also provides turbomachinery, membrane systems and cryogenic containers globally.

Air Products had fiscal 2025 sales of $12.0 billion from operations in approximately 50 countries. For more information, visit airproducts.com or follow us on LinkedIn, X, Facebook or Instagram.

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Arch Lending Co-Founder Makes the Case for Bitcoin-Backed Loans at Three Corporate Bitcoin Events

Himanshu Sahay set out the four questions institutional borrowers should ask before signing a term sheet at Bitcoin Corporate Day in London, the Midwest Bitcoin Summit in Columbus, and the Bitcoin Treasuries Conference in New York

NEW YORK, Oct. 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Across three corporate Bitcoin events in September, Arch Lending put the same question to institutional and individual holders: when you need liquidity, do you sell your Bitcoin or borrow against it?

Himanshu Sahay, Co-Founder and CRO of Arch Lending, argued that the answer depends less on the headline rate than on what sits underneath the loan.

Four questions before a term sheet

On a September 22 panel at Bitcoin Corporate Day in London, an invite-only forum for corporates, funds and financial institutions, Sahay set out the questions he believes any borrower should ask a Bitcoin-backed lender before signing:

- Who holds the keys to the collateral?

- Can the collateral be rehypothecated or reused?

- What exactly triggers a liquidation, and is it partial or total?

- What happens to Bitcoin if the lender fails?

The panel examined the mechanics of institutional Bitcoin-backed credit and what has changed in the market since 2022.

Liquidity without liquidation

Two days later, Sahay delivered a keynote at the Midwest Bitcoin Summit in Columbus, Ohio, titled "Liquidity Without Liquidation."

"Most people who've held Bitcoin for years don't want to sell it," said Sahay. "They want cash for a home or a business without giving up the position. Borrowing can do that, as long as they know where their collateral sits, whether it can be reused, and what happens if the price drops."

For long-term holders, selling to cover a major expense means giving up the position permanently. Borrowing preserves it, but introduces interest costs, collateral requirements, and the possibility of a margin call if the price falls.

Later the same day, Klint Drici, Head of Institutional Sales at Arch Lending, joined the panel "From Stacking Sats to Enterprise Revaluation," which traced the path from individual accumulation to enterprise-scale Bitcoin adoption.

A young credit market

Sahay closed the run with a lightning talk, "Bitcoin-Backed Lending Enters the Wall Street Era," at the Bitcoin Treasuries Conference in New York on September 28.

"Bitcoin as a credit asset class is still very new," said Sahay. "Real estate got decades and government backstops to earn its reputation. This market is just getting started."

Arch Lending holds borrower collateral in segregated custody with Anchorage Digital, a federally chartered bank and qualified custodian, and does not rehypothecate it. The company offers loans secured by Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, XRP, PAX Gold and Tether Gold.

About Arch Lending

Arch Lending is a U.S.-based lending platform that lets holders of alternative assets borrow against their holdings without selling. It supports Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, XRP, PAX Gold and Tether Gold as collateral. Eligible client assets are held 1:1 in segregated custody with Anchorage Digital, a federally chartered bank and qualified custodian, and are not rehypothecated. Arch Lending is operated by ChainFi, Inc. Learn more at archlending.com.

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Oct 07, 2026, 13:02 ET

The new initiative connects business leaders, students and researchers to promote technological fluency, all while focusing on human potential.

KNOXVILLE, Tenn., Oct. 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- As emerging technologies such as AI change the way businesses operate and grow, the Haslam College of Business at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, has launched the Institute for the Future of Business, an effort designed to align business education with the evolving needs of industry.

The institute will convene corporate leaders, researchers, educators and students to explore the immediate and long-term implications of groundbreaking technologies, promoting smart and effective human-centered use.

Stephen L. Mangum, Haslam dean and Stokely Foundation Leadership Chair, says the institute was created alongside the college's inaugural AInnovation Summit, two days of focused collaboration around the business ramifications of AI. The institute, however, takes a broader approach, establishing an ongoing structure for collaboration and action.

"While AI was the catalyst, the Institute for the Future of Business is not centered on a single technology," says Mangum. "Our mission is to promote understanding of the innovations that are shifting business models and upending workforce expectations, providing industry and education with technological knowledge paired with distinctly human skills such as creative problem solving and ethical decision-making."

Mangum says Haslam's deep industry relationships and breadth of business expertise and interdisciplinary approach to problem solving uniquely position the college to lead this work. As companies navigate questions around investment, productivity, workforce readiness and organizational change, the institute will connect those needs with Haslam faculty, researchers and students.

To accomplish its mission, the Institute for the Future of Business will serve a range of groups. The stakeholders include:

- Business leaders deciding where to invest and how to prepare both today's employees and the next generation's workforce

- Researchers connecting emerging business challenges and opportunities with relevant scholarship and new research questions

- Students gaining hands-on experience solving consequential, real-world business problems before graduation, building a strong base for future careers

- Educators exploring how changes in business should inform the future of business education, especially at the intersection of emerging technology and workforce preparation

By bringing together these groups, the institute will create opportunities for collaboration and applied research. Students will further benefit by participating in industry-based projects, while businesses will gain access to thought leadership and a deep talent pool.

The institute is distinct from AI Tennessee, UT's interdisciplinary AI research group, but complements the university's broader work and advances calls from both the university and the State of Tennessee to lead in AI and other emerging technologies.

Lindsay Mahony, Haslam's assistant dean for entrepreneurship and strategic initiatives, notes that while the institute will discuss new ideas, it also will convert them into action.

"The Institute for the Future of Business is future-focused and highly practical," Mahony says. "Our industry partners will bring real business challenges to Haslam, and those challenges will become launchpads for research questions, classroom projects and new opportunities for collaboration. By building on existing models for industry-based learning, we'll create unique opportunities for business leaders to engage with our faculty experts, as well as our students."

For more information about, or to partner with, the Institute for the Future of Business, visit the institute's webpage.

About the Haslam College of Business

The Haslam College of Business, founded in 1914, sets the standard in developing future business leaders whose work positively impacts the world. More than 11,100 undergraduate, graduate and executive education students are taught by 291 faculty with dedicated staff members facilitating their needs. Haslam programs consist of seven departments and nine undergraduate majors. Its eight centers, institutes and forums, as well as its myriad graduate and executive education programs, reach across the for profit, not-for-profit and governmental sectors of business, with a heavy emphasis on practical research. UT was founded in 1794 and was designated as Tennessee's land-grant institution in 1879.

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The company's proprietary platforms, including RapidX®, Agentverse™, and Tensai®, form the foundation of its AI-native delivery approach, enabling clients to accelerate software builds and modernization programs through pre-built AI agents and automated development lifecycles operating under human-supervised quality gates.

Gartner, Magic Quadrant for Custom Software Development Services, By Jaideep Thyagarajan, Ryan McKinney, Nathan Davie, 07 October 2026

"To us, being recognized as a Visionary reflects what our teams have been building toward — an engineering model where AI does the heavy lifting on speed and scale, and our people focus on the decisions that actually matter to clients. That combination is what makes the difference in complex modernization work."

Sanjay Salunkhe, President & Global Head – Digital & Software Services, Hexaware 

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About Hexaware

Hexaware is a global technology and business process services company. Every day, Hexawarians wake up with a singular purpose: to create smiles through great people and technology. With offices across the world, we empower enterprises worldwide to realize digital transformation at scale and speed by partnering with them to build, transform, run, and optimize their technology and business processes. Learn more about Hexaware at https://hexaware.com/.

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Opening during National Physical Therapy Month extends a teaching practice that began as one Pawtucket clinic in 1999

MILFORD, Mass., Oct. 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Highbar Physical Therapy today opened its 57th location, in Milford, during National Physical Therapy Month. Highbar began in 1999 as Performance Physical Therapy, a single clinic in Pawtucket, R.I., and took the Highbar name in 2023.

Highbar is built by physical therapists, for physical therapists. Its clinical leaders are licensed physical therapists and physical therapist assistants, and clinicians make decisions about care.

"Milford is our 57th location, and the standard is the same in every clinic," said Michelle Collie, PT, DPT, MS, CEO of Highbar Physical Therapy. "Expert, individualized care from physical therapists who never stop learning. We built Highbar so clinicians can do their best work and patients get care when they need it."

"Our goal in Milford is simple: expert, individualized care close to home," said Brian Simons, PT, DPT, NCS, Clinic Director at Highbar Physical Therapy Milford.

As a teaching practice, Highbar invests in mentorship, continuing education, and residency programs with a 100% board-certification pass record, and partners with New England universities on student clinical rotations.

By 2032, Highbar aims to serve one million people every year. Highbar is hiring across all four practices at highbarhealth.com/careers.

Frequently asked questions

What is Highbar? Highbar Physical Therapy is a clinician-led outpatient physical therapy organization with 57 locations in Rhode Island and Massachusetts, operating as Highbar Physical Therapy, Joint Ventures Physical Therapy, Peak Physical Therapy, and Physical Therapy U.

What conditions can physical therapy at Highbar help with? Back and neck pain, sciatica, knee, hip, and shoulder pain, sports injuries, recovery after surgery, pelvic floor dysfunction, TMJ, neurological conditions and balance problems, from babies to older adults.

About Highbar Physical Therapy

Highbar Physical Therapy is raising the bar in physical therapy, built by physical therapists, for physical therapists. As a teaching practice, Highbar invests in clinician development and innovation in how care is delivered. Highbar serves patients across Rhode Island and Massachusetts through its affiliated practices: Joint Ventures Physical Therapy, Peak Physical Therapy, and Physical Therapy U.

Media contact: Stephany Rosa, Chief of Staff, [email protected]

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New JumpCloud Research Finds AI Access Is Outpacing Enterprise Governance

The report finds AI agents are gaining access to critical systems faster than organizations are extending identity and governance controls.

LOUISVILLE, Colo., Oct. 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- JumpCloud Inc. today released a new study, Enterprise AI Access Is Outpacing Control. The report shows that organizations are giving AI agents access to systems faster than they can secure them. More than half of organizations now use AI agents that can change systems, permissions, or files. However, among organizations using agents, 59% do not follow the same governance rules for human users.

The study of 250 IT leaders across the U.S. and U.K. shows how organizations are managing AI as it gains greater access across the enterprise. The research also found differences in AI auditability across workplace software platforms: just 11% of Google Workspace-primary organizations fall into the lowest auditability tier, compared with 21% of Microsoft 365-primary organizations.

The findings reveal significant gaps in how organizations govern AI access and activity:

- The Identity Gap: Among organizations using AI agents, only 41% have fully integrated agents into the same IAM policies used for human users, leaving 59% without full integration.

- The Proof Gap: 72% of organizations report a considerable gap between what AI is allowed to access and what they can prove it actually accessed.

- AI-Related Incidents: 92% of organizations report experiencing at least one AI-related incident or exposure in the past 12 months. More than one-third (36%) investigated an AI-related concern but were unable to determine what the AI had accessed.

"AI agents are quickly becoming another class of identity in the enterprise. They can access sensitive systems, change records, trigger workflows, and act on behalf of people, but many organizations still aren't governing them with the same rigor they apply to human users," said Joel Rennich, senior vice president of advanced technologies & innovation, JumpCloud. "Every agent needs clear ownership, appropriate access, and controls that follow it throughout its lifecycle. As agents become more autonomous, that foundation is what allows organizations to scale AI without losing accountability."

To solve this challenge, the report details the Agentic IAM Lifecycle framework. This guide helps IT teams discover, register, manage, and govern AI agents alongside human employees. By applying identity rules to AI tools, companies can assign owners, set permissions, and track AI actions start to finish.

About JumpCloud

JumpCloud® is the AI-powered unified IT management platform designed to secure the modern workforce. By consolidating identity, device, and access management, JumpCloud provides intelligent, secure IT that scales from human users to autonomous AI agents. We help organizations around the globe eliminate complexity and turn AI risk into an optimized advantage, ensuring the right people and agents have secure access to the right resources at all times.

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Presented by the City of Fort Lauderdale Beach Business Improvement District (BBID), the annual fall festival returns with an expanded carnival experience, the Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (FRLA) Broward Student Pie Baking Competition and the Broward Center for the Performing Arts Spotlights' musical Trick-or-Treat Trail

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Oct. 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Pumpkins, palm trees and plenty of fall fun return to Fort Lauderdale Beach as the 6th Annual Pumpkins & Palm Trees Fall Festival, presented by the City of Fort Lauderdale Beach Business Improvement District (BBID), takes over Las Olas Oceanside Park.

The free-admission, family-friendly celebration brings autumn to the beach with a full day of complimentary activities and experiences. FREE activities include festival admission, an interactive photo station sponsored by Stoked on Salt, hands-on exploration aboard the MODS STEMobile, the Broward Center Spotlights Trick-or-Treat Trail, Balloon Artistry sponsored by SoFlo Community Markets, lawn games with candy prizes and the Oceanside Community MKT.

Building on last year's carnival theme, families can add to the experience with two optional wristband choices, both offering unlimited access to the festival's inflatable attractions, including the Carnival Circus Bounce, Climb and Slide, Harvest Corn Maze, Big Top Bounce House and 3-in-1 Sports Challenge, plus five classic carnival games — Bank a Ball, Baseball Toss, Down a Clown, Knock Down and Magic Ring Toss. The five classic carnival games offer plush prizes for participants to take home.

A $10 Carnival Wristband includes the full carnival experience. For just $2 more, the $12 Carnival Wristband + Pumpkin includes the same carnival access plus one pumpkin to decorate at the Coastal Wealth-sponsored decorating station. Pumpkins are available while supplies last.

Wristbands are available for purchase in advance, allowing families to plan ahead and get straight to the fun when they arrive. Families interested in the pumpkin decorating option are especially encouraged to purchase in advance, as pumpkins are available only while supplies last. Wristbands will also be available for purchase onsite the day of the event.

Returning as one of the festival's signature traditions is the 6th Annual Student Pie Baking Competition, presented by FRLA Broward. Aspiring student bakers will put their skills to the test in a sweet showdown celebrating the next generation of South Florida hospitality and culinary talent.

"FRLA Broward has been proud to support the Student Pie Baking Competition since its beginning six years ago and to watch both the competition and its young participants grow," said Rozeta Mahboubi, Chapter Director, FRLA Broward. "Creating opportunities for students to develop their culinary skills, gain real-world experience and connect with the hospitality community is an important investment in the future of our industry. We look forward each year to seeing the creativity and talent these students bring to the competition."

Another returning favorite puts a musical spin on trick-or-treating. During the Broward Center Spotlights Trick-or-Treat Trail, costumed youth performers will be stationed along the trail, treating families to songs from productions featured in the Broward Center for the Performing Arts' current season as children make their way station to station collecting treats.

More free fun includes the interactive photo station sponsored by Stoked on Salt, Balloon Artistry sponsored by SoFlo Community Markets, hands-on exploration aboard the MODS STEMobile and lawn games with candy prizes. Families can also enter for a chance to win a free bike from Freeride.

"Pumpkins & Palm Trees has become a wonderful fall tradition on Fort Lauderdale Beach, bringing families, residents and visitors together to enjoy our destination in a fun and memorable way," said Lisa Namor, BBID Chair and General Manager of Bahia Mar Fort Lauderdale Beach - a Doubletree by Hilton. "The BBID is proud to continue supporting an event that creates experiences for our community while showcasing all that Fort Lauderdale Beach has to offer."

Attendees of all ages are encouraged to come dressed for the season and make a day of it, with the Oceanside Community MKT open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. alongside the festival activities.

EVENT SCHEDULE

- Oceanside Community MKT: 9 a.m.–5 p.m.

- Student Pie Baking Competition: 10 a.m.–noon

- Fall Festival and Carnival Activities: 10 a.m.–3 p.m.

- Broward Center Spotlights Trick-or-Treat Trail: Noon–2 p.m.

ADMISSION & CARNIVAL WRISTBANDS

Admission to Pumpkins & Palm Trees is FREE, along with a full lineup of activities families can enjoy without purchasing a carnival wristband:

Festival Admission

- Interactive photo station sponsored by Stoked on Salt

- MODS STEMobile

- Broward Center Spotlights Trick-or-Treat Trail

- Balloon Artistry sponsored by SoFlo Community Markets

- Lawn games with candy prizes

- Oceanside Community MKT

For families who want to add the carnival experience, two optional wristbands offer unlimited access to participating inflatable attractions and the five classic carnival games.

$10 Carnival Wristband: Includes unlimited access to all inflatable attractions and the five classic carnival games — Bank a Ball, Baseball Toss, Down a Clown, Knock Down and Magic Ring Toss. Plush prizes are available through the five classic carnival games.

$12 Carnival Wristband + Pumpkin: Includes everything offered with the $10 Carnival Wristband, plus one pumpkin to decorate at the Coastal Wealth-sponsored decorating station. Pumpkins are available while supplies last.

Presale wristbands are available and encouraged so families can arrive ready to enjoy the carnival experience from the start. Families who want the wristband + pumpkin option are encouraged to purchase in advance due to limited pumpkin availability.

Presale Wristband Purchase: www.FallFestFTLB.com

Wristbands will also be available onsite.

Pumpkins & Palm Trees is free and open to the public and takes place on Saturday, October 24, 2026, at Las Olas Oceanside Park, 3000 E. Las Olas Blvd., Fort Lauderdale. The most convenient parking option is the Las Olas Beach Parking Garage. PayByPhone is available for easy, remote parking extensions.

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Presented by: The City of Fort Lauderdale Beach Business Improvement District (BBID)

Produced by: Savii Consulting and MAYO Enterprises

Student Pie Baking Competition presented by: FRLA Broward

With support from: Coastal Wealth, Freeride and Stoked on Salt

ABOUT THE FORT LAUDERDALE BEACH BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT

The City of Fort Lauderdale Beach Business Improvement District (BBID) supports initiatives that enhance and promote Fort Lauderdale Beach as a vibrant destination for residents and visitors. Through its consumer-facing brand, DiscoverFTLBeach, the BBID connects visitors with information about the experiences, businesses, events and amenities that make Fort Lauderdale Beach a distinctive destination.

Visit DiscoverFTLBeach.com to learn more.

ABOUT THE LOOP

Las Olas Oceanside Park (The LOOP), a City of Fort Lauderdale park on Fort Lauderdale Beach, is the central hub of a $65 million investment in the City of Fort Lauderdale's Parks and Recreation Department. The public greenspace has been recognized in Fort Lauderdale Magazine's Best of Fort Lauderdale readers' poll since opening in 2019, with multiple honors, including Best Park, Best Outdoor Space, Best Event (Fur the Love Pet Fest), Best Place to Take Children, and Best Farmers Market.

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As VA.gov's modernization prime, GovCIO teamed with CLEAR to give Veterans more choice in how they sign in.

FAIRFAX, Va., Oct. 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Department of Veterans Affairs on Wednesday introduced a new pilot identity verification option to make it easier for Veterans to access their account on VA.gov. This pilot is one of the first steps of a larger VA modernization effort that GovCIO is leading to improve the online Veteran experience.

GovCIO, a leading provider of advanced technology solutions and services for the federal government, partnered with CLEAR, the secure identity company, to integrate CLEAR1, CLEAR's security identity platform, into VA.gov. CLEAR is now available as a new identity verification option for Veterans, family members, service members, and other users signing in to VA.gov.

Verifying with CLEAR on VA.gov is entirely optional and is no cost to Veterans. Veterans are not required to switch, and the current sign-in options on VA.gov remain available. CLEAR simply gives Veterans another choice for verifying their identity to get the benefits they've earned. Veterans who prefer in-person support, do not have a smartphone, or face connectivity challenges can enroll with CLEAR Ambassadors using CLEAR Pods at six participating pilot VA medical centers.

As the prime contractor, GovCIO led the technical integration of CLEAR into VA.gov's sign-in experience, working closely with CLEAR and VA teams to make sure the new option fits seamlessly alongside existing sign-in methods and meets the same security standards Veterans rely on.

"Partnering with CLEAR lets us add a fast, secure sign-in option that fits right alongside the tools Veterans already use. Every improvement like this makes it a little easier for Veterans to get to the benefits they've earned," said Kristin Gill, Sector President, Veteran and Enterprise Technology Services, GovCIO.

A simple, secure way to sign in — for those who choose it

Veterans who choose CLEAR complete a quick, one-time setup to verify their identity and access their VA.gov account in seconds. Veterans can get started in the way that works best for them: online, or in-person at six participating VA facilities, where a team member is on hand to help with verification.

Verifying with CLEAR is free and optional. Veterans may continue using another sign-in method if they prefer, and choosing not to enroll will not affect their ability to access VA benefits or services. Veterans' personal health information will remain with VA; CLEAR does not receive or access it through the identity verification process.

"Secure identity is the front door to care, and CLEAR is committed to make sure that works for every Veteran" said Brett Romanoff, EVP, CLEAR1. "We're honored to meet Veterans where they are, ensuring they have an easy and simple way to access the benefits they have earned and deserve."

Key benefits for Veterans

- Simple to set up, simple to use. Veterans who choose CLEAR can verify their identity online or in person — including in-person help at 6 participating pilot VA facilities: Washington, DC; Palo Alto, CA; Atlanta, GA; Orlando, FL; Brooklyn, NY; and San Juan, PR.

- One identity across a Veteran's care. The same CLEAR identity a Veteran sets up for VA.gov also works to sign in to Medicare.gov as well as top health systems, organizations and services— one less account for Veterans to manage across their health care.

- No cost to Veterans. The CLEAR account Veterans set up for VA.gov is free. Using CLEAR lanes at airport security requires a separate, paid CLEAR+ membership. CLEAR offers a discounted CLEAR+ membership for military members and government employees.

- It's optional. Veterans decide whether to use CLEAR. Other login options continue to work exactly as they always have, with no action required from Veterans who prefer to stick with them. Choosing not to enroll will not affect Veterans' ability to access VA benefits or services.

- Built to protect. All of VA.gov's sign-in options are designed to safeguard a Veteran's personal information while keeping them in control of their identity. CLEAR meets the same security standards as the other sign-in options available on VA.gov. CLEAR1 is Full Service certified by Kantara Initiative for NIST IAL2/AAL2 for its standard remote, self-service enrollment flow.

Getting started

The CLEAR pilot is available now as an optional identity verification choice on VA.gov. Veterans who prefer their current sign-in method don't need to do anything. Veterans who want to learn more or get started with CLEAR can visit VA.gov.

About GovCIO

GovCIO is a rapidly growing provider of advanced technology solutions and digital services for the federal government. Combining our extensive federal experience with the latest innovations in IT, our experts develop comprehensive solutions to meet the most pressing demands of today's government agencies. GovCIO is backed by Welsh, Carson, Anderson, and Stowe (WCAS), a leading U.S. private equity firm focused on two target industries: technology and healthcare. GovCIO is transforming government IT, empowering our federal customers to meet the challenges of today while building the government of tomorrow.

About CLEAR

The mission of CLEAR, the secure identity company, is to strengthen security and create frictionless experiences. With over 43 million Members and a growing network of partners across the world, CLEAR's secure identity platform is transforming the way people live, work, and travel. Whether you are traveling, at the stadium, or on your phone, CLEAR connects you to the things that make you, you—making everyday experiences easier, more secure, and friction-free. CLEAR is committed to privacy done right. Members are always in control of their own information, and we do not sell biometric or sensitive personal data. For more information, visit clearme.com.

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Calnex and VIAVI expand partnership to deliver end-to-end network and application performance validation for next-generation networks.

The combined portfolio will enable customers to recreate real-world network conditions, validate user experience and accelerate deployment for the AI, Data Center, Defense, Satcom and Enterprise markets

EDINBURGH, Scotland, Oct. 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Calnex Solutions Plc (Calnex) (LSE:CLX) today announced an expansion to its strategic partnership with VIAVI Solutions. Combining Calnex's unique network emulation portfolio (SNE, SNE-X and SNE-Ignite) and VIAVI's industry-leading L0-7 ONE LabPro™, TestCenter and CyberFlood solutions, the partnership offers realistic traffic generation, user emulation and network impairment technologies in a combined test architecture.

The collective offering from Calnex and VIAVI will enable those working across the network infrastructure ecosystem to generate realistic application and user traffic, recreate real-world network conditions, and measure the resulting impact on network and application performance before deployment.

"Networks continue to evolve, and as technologies advance, so too does the complexity and diversity of the topologies supported by the infrastructure. This growing complexity places greater demands on pre-deployment testing, yet many validation environments still fail to mirror real-world network conditions, increasing the risk of performance issues after launch. We are excited to expand our relationship with VIAVI to address this need for our customers across the AI, Data Center, Defense, Satcom and Enterprise sectors." said Graeme Urquhart, VP Sales, Calnex Solutions. "Combining our resources enables us to build on our strong industry relationships, drive sustainable growth, and deliver exceptional value to our customers by offering access to these leading technologies globally."

"The combination of realistic traffic generation and accurate network emulation delivers a powerful foundation for performance assurance," said Mark Bateman, Vice President, Sales and Channel, Lab and Production, VIAVI. "Together with Calnex, we are helping customers move beyond lab simulations to confidently validate how applications, services and networks will perform in production environments."

The expanded partnership builds on the companies' existing collaboration for the comprehensive testing of Open RAN products across the protocol, signal and timing domains, leveraging VIAVI's TM500, TeraVM and XEdge platforms and Calnex's Paragon-neo, SNE-Ignite and SNE-X.

About Calnex

CALNEX SOLUTIONS (LSE:CLX) Calnex Solutions gives companies the clarity, confidence and certainty to deliver high-performance networks and applications. 

We provide high-precision tools for testing synchronization, validating network performance and emulating real-world conditions, giving customers the clarity they need to launch their products with confidence.

For nearly 20 years we have been trusted by engineering teams across industries who build innovative infrastructure that can't afford to fail. Our global customers include BT, China Mobile, NTT, Ericsson, Nokia, Intel, Qualcomm, IBM and Meta. Founded in 2006, Calnex is headquartered in Linlithgow, Scotland, with additional locations in Belfast, Northern Ireland, Stevenage, England and California in the US, supported by sales teams in China and India. Calnex has a global network of partners, providing a worldwide distribution capability.

Learn more about Calnex at www.calnexsol.com. Follow us on LinkedIn.

About VIAVI

VIAVI (NASDAQ: VIAV) is a global leader in test and measurement and optical technologies. Our test and measurement, and resilient position, navigation and timing solutions enable and secure critical infrastructure ranging from data center ecosystems and communication networks to military, aerospace, railway and first responder communications. In addition, we develop and advance technologies used in high-volume optical applications across anti-counterfeiting, consumer electronics, aerospace, industrial and automotive end markets.

Learn more about VIAVI at www.viavisolutions.com.

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"All Access with Andy Garcia" to Explore Skydiving and Community with Skydive Spaceland

Upcoming segment will examine the path from a first tandem jump to solo training, and the people who share the sport.

HOUSTON, Oct. 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- "All Access with Andy Garcia" is scheduled to film at Skydive Spaceland Houston on October 9, 2026, for an upcoming educational segment exploring the thrill of skydiving and the community that forms around it. The segment will capture the experience of a first jump and explore what inspires some people to keep learning and return to the sky beyond a single bucket-list adventure.

Founded by the Boyd family in 2000, Skydive Spaceland has grown from its Houston, Texas beginnings to four skydiving centers in Texas and South Florida. All locations fly full-time schedules, welcoming first-time tandem jumpers as well as experienced skydivers. For those who want to continue beyond the first jump, the company's Skydiver Training Program offers an expedited solo training, with students achieving their solo skydiving license in as little as 4-7 days (or at their own pace).

The segment will explore the preparation, training, and personal responsibility involved in a jump. It will also look at the relationships that form between jumps, when students, instructors and returning skydivers share their experiences. At Skydive Spaceland, the first jump is often the start of a continuing connection with the sport and its community —possibly even a new lifestyle focusing on adventure and personal achievement with like-minded friends.

"We often say you come for the skydive, but you stay for the people", said Steve Boyd, Sr., founder/owner of Skydive Spaceland. "Skydivers tend to quickly become the family you choose."

About All Access

"All Access with Andy Garcia" produces short educational documentaries for Public Television audiences. The series visits people and organizations to explain their work through firsthand stories and accessible reporting across a wide range of subjects. Learn more at www.allaccessptv.com.

About Skydive Spaceland

Skydive Spaceland is a family-operated skydiving organization founded in 2000. With locations in Texas and Florida, it offers tandem skydiving, solo training, and special events for licensed skydivers. Its Houston center is located in Rosharon, Texas. Learn more at www.skydivespaceland.com.

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