ARLINGTON, Va., Sept. 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Communities In Schools® (CIS®) announces the newest cohort of its National Alumni Advisory Council, a group of 10 alumni who will help shape and strengthen national alumni engagement efforts across the organization.

Drawing from their lived experiences as CIS students, council members will provide insight and feedback on alumni programs, strengthen connections across the CIS alumni network and help identify meaningful opportunities for leadership, engagement and professional growth.

The newest members of the National Alumni Advisory Council include:

- Ariana Ellis, CIS of Atlanta

- Leanna Esquivel, CIS of Tacoma

- J'Niyah Freeman, CIS of Georgia

- Bryan Harris, CIS of Los Angeles

- Amanye Jinwright, CIS of Charlotte-Mecklenburg

- James Leap, CIS of Eastern Pennsylvania

- Kaylee Main-Gomez, CIS of Nevada

- Miracle Mozzee, CIS of South Carolina

- James Rivera, CIS of East Texas

- Kuniya Young, CIS of Nation's Capital

"Our alumni bring unique perspectives that help guide and strengthen our work," said Cecilia Lee, Principal of Alumni Relations, CIS National Office. "We are proud to have this exceptional group join the council and look forward to the meaningful contributions they will make."

The council's work is already underway. Earlier this month, several members traveled to Washington, D.C., to participate in the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute (CHCI) Leadership Conference and the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation (CBCF) Annual Legislative Conference.

Four alumni attended CHCI programming, participating in conference sessions and networking opportunities with leaders from across the country. The group also attended the CHCI reception, where they engaged with professionals and policymakers committed to advancing educational and economic opportunity.

As CHCI concluded, five additional council members arrived to participate in CBCF events focused on leadership, civic engagement, public service and community impact. The experience offered valuable opportunities to learn from national leaders while reflecting on how their own journeys can help inspire future generations of students.

"One of the greatest measures of our impact is seeing former students return as leaders. As a CIS alumnus, I'm honored to welcome our new council members and grateful for the perspectives they bring," said Rey Saldaña, President and CEO, CIS National Office. "Their participation in national leadership experiences like CHCI and CBCF is just the beginning."

The momentum continues later this month when council members gather in Memphis, Tennessee, from September 24-27 for their first in-person council convening. The meeting will provide an opportunity to deepen relationships, align around shared goals, learn about CIS's alumni strategy and explore how their collective experiences can help strengthen alumni engagement nationwide.

About Communities In Schools  

Communities In Schools® (CIS®) is proven to help students reach their full potential. For 49 years, CIS has supported millions of students in achieving their goals in school, succeeding in the workforce, and thriving in life. Working directly inside more than 3,500 schools across the country, CIS connects students to caring adults and community resources that help them see, confront, and overcome the barriers that stand between them and a brighter future. 

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More than 800 team members at the $25B+ bank have adopted MANTL to drive growth, efficiency, and better customer experiences

PLANO, Texas, Sept. 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Alkami Technology, Inc. (Nasdaq: ALKT), a digital sales and service platform provider for financial institutions in the U.S., today announced that Provident Bank (Provident) is live with MANTL Business Account Opening and Retail Account Opening across its 135-branch network. With MANTL, the $25B+ bank is unifying its physical and digital banking channels to drive growth, improve operational efficiency, and modernize the team member and customer experience.

Provident Bank partnered with MANTL to create a true integrated account opening strategy built on one Platform rather than separate systems for digital and branch channels. Today, Provident Bank is live online and in-branch, with more than 800 team members using MANTL to open business and retail accounts in the branch. Provident Bank's unified approach reduces the complexity of navigating multiple systems and gives team members more time to build human emotional connections and growth opportunities. By combining its digital and branch capabilities on MANTL, Provident Bank is setting a new standard for relationship banking—delivering a highly competitive, convenient account opening experience that meets modern customer expectations, wherever and however they choose to engage.

Provident Bank supports a broad range of account types on MANTL including minor accounts and individual retirement accounts (IRAs) that can be opened online and in-branch, while branch team members can open more complex specialty accounts, such as personal and business fiduciary accounts, revocable and irrevocable trust accounts, estate accounts, and escrow accounts. Bringing these account types onto MANTL enables Provident Bank to serve a wide range of customer needs through modernized, standardized workflows while creating a more efficient experience for team members and customers.

"Our partnership with MANTL is built on a shared vision and a strong level of trust in how technology can enhance the customer experience," said Scott Hurlbert, senior vice president, digital channels director at Provident Bank. "By bringing our digital and branch account opening capabilities together on one Platform, we're creating a competitive advantage for Provident while making the experience simpler and more consistent for both our customers and our team members. Just as important, we're investing in our people by giving them the technology, training, and tools they need to be there for our customers whenever and however they choose to engage with us, whether online, in a branch or through our contact center."

The implementation extended beyond deploying new technology, with partnership, training, and change management at the center of the launch. From day one, Provident evaluated and refined its existing account opening processes, applying MANTL best practices to simplify workflows rather than replicate legacy processes on a new platform. MANTL and Provident worked closely to support change management and foster team adoption, developing a customized training environment and delivering strategic training and enablement for employees across the organization.

"Provident Bank took a team member- and customer-first approach to modernizing account opening," said Benjamin Conant, chief product officer at Alkami. "By unifying business and retail account openings online and across 135 branches with MANTL, Provident Bank is giving more than 800 team members a simpler, more consistent way to serve applicants. This is how financial institutions turn the branch into a connected growth driver—equipping team members with more time and capacity to build relationships while delivering consistent experiences across channels."

Provident Bank completed the MANTL account opening implementation alongside a core system conversion. Together, these two large strategic initiatives highlight Provident Bank's commitment to the customer experience and providing access to best-in-class banking solutions.

Provident Bank's launch comes as financial institutions nationwide accelerate their investment in in-branch account opening. In 2026, in-branch account opening has become MANTL's highest-volume growth channel, reaching nearly 90,000 booked applications in a single month. This momentum underscores the opportunity for financial institutions to modernize existing branch infrastructure, connect it with digital channels and create scalable growth opportunities while improving team member and customer experiences.

To learn how MANTL can transform your account opening process and empower your team, visit here.

To learn more about Anticipatory Banking and the Alkami Digital Sales & Service Platform, visit here.

About Alkami

Alkami provides a digital sales and service platform for U.S. banks and credit unions. Our unified Platform integrates onboarding, digital banking, and data and marketing—each solution can stand alone, but together they deliver more—to help institutions onboard, engage, and grow relationships. As the future shifts toward Anticipatory Banking, we help data-informed bankers meet the moment with technology that drives action.

About Provident Bank

Founded in Jersey City in 1839, Provident Bank is the oldest community-focused financial institution based in New Jersey and is the wholly owned subsidiary of Provident Financial Services, Inc. (NYSE: PFS). With assets of $25.66 billion as of June 30, 2026, Provident Bank offers a wide range of customized financial solutions for businesses and consumers with an exceptional customer experience delivered through its convenient network of 135 branches across New Jersey and parts of New York and Pennsylvania, via mobile and online banking, and from its customer contact center. The bank also provides fiduciary and wealth management services through its wholly owned subsidiary, Beacon Trust Company, and insurance services through its wholly owned subsidiary, Provident Protection Plus, Inc. To learn more about Provident Bank, go to www.provident.bank or call our customer contact center at 800.448.7768.

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Three independent evaluations in a single quarter: the franchisors who use SOCi, the market measuring its growth, and judges assessing its agentic AI work.

SAN DIEGO, Sept. 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- SOCi Inc., the Agentic Workforce built for multi-location visibility, today announced three recognitions earned in the third quarter of 2026: a #1 ranking in Marketing Products & Services on Entrepreneur's 9th Annual Top Franchise Suppliers list, a ninth consecutive appearance on the Inc. 5000, and finalist placements in five categories at The 2026 A.I. Awards.

Each recognition is decided by a different group applying different criteria. The Entrepreneur ranking comes from franchisors rating the suppliers they actually work with. The Inc. 5000 measures revenue growth. The A.I. Awards are judged on the artificial intelligence work itself. Together they describe a company whose customers rate it highest in its category, whose growth has held for nearly a decade, and whose agentic AI work is being evaluated at the industry level.

Ranked #1 by the franchisors who use it

Entrepreneur's Top Franchise Suppliers list, now in its ninth year, is built from an annual survey of franchisors that drew more than 1,000 responses this year. Respondents identify the suppliers they work with, then rate them on quality, cost, and value. More than 180 suppliers are ranked across 13 categories.

More than 75 franchise brands reported using SOCi, giving it an average rating of 4.57 out of 5 and the top position in Marketing Products & Services. It is SOCi's second consecutive year at #1 in the category and its seventh straight year in the top three. The ranking appears in Entrepreneur's September/October 2026 double issue.

The ranking reflects how franchise brands are using SOCi's Genius Agents to run local marketing at scale. Rita's Italian Ice reached a 100% review response rate across more than 550 locations while cutting time spent on reviews by 93%. Liberty Tax moved from 60% to 90% of its 2,200-plus locations appearing in the Google local 3-Pack.

A finalist in five categories at The 2026 A.I. Awards

The A.I. Awards, operated by international cloud computing awards body The Cloud Awards, recognizes organizations driving the next generation of artificial intelligence and machine learning. Now in its third year, the 2026 program drew entries from organizations across North America, Europe, the Middle East, and APAC, spanning established technology companies and early-stage startups.

SOCi advanced to the finals in five categories:

- Best Agentic AI Solution

- AI Deployment of the Year

- Best Consideration of Ethics and Governance in AI

- Best Use of AI in Retail and eCommerce

- Best Use of AI in Sales & Marketing

"Unveiling the finalists for the 2026 A.I. Awards is a significant moment," said James Williams, CEO of The Cloud Awards. "With the sheer volume of entry submissions this year, the competition is fierce, and the quality of work on display is extraordinary. We look for genuine real-world execution that turns technological promise into tangible outcomes. SOCi and their fellow finalists have exemplified this."

The five categories span the full arc of SOCi's AI work: the agentic technology, its deployment at scale, the governance controls that make it deployable inside enterprise and regulated environments, and its application across retail and sales and marketing use cases.

Final judging is underway. The Cloud Awards will announce winners in each category on October 13.

A ninth consecutive year on the Inc. 5000

SOCi has been named to the Inc. 5000, Inc.'s annual ranking of the fastest-growing private companies in America, for the ninth consecutive year.

Nine consecutive years spans the full arc of change in local discovery. SOCi's 2026 Local Discovery Index, a survey of more than 1,000 U.S. consumers, found that 83% of consumers used a search engine to find a local business in the last 30 days, 55% used social media, and 52% used an AI tool. That last figure was 9% a year earlier.

SOCi's Genius Agents are built for that environment. More than 412,000 brand-trained agents are now deployed in production, executing over 27 million localized marketing tasks across more than 3 million managed locations and eliminating more than 5 million hours of manual marketing work.

About SOCi

SOCi is redefining how multi-location enterprises achieve local and AI search visibility with the industry's first agentic workforce. Built specifically for distributed brands, SOCi's brand-trained agents are guided by a unified visibility engine that autonomously executes and optimizes local marketing work across AI search, GEO ecosystems, social, and reviews, ensuring every location is visible, discoverable, and growing in today's geo-driven landscape. Trusted by leading brands like Ford, Ace Hardware, and Liberty Tax, and recognized by Fast Company as one of the World's Most Innovative Companies, SOCi transforms marketing from software you manage into work that gets done, intelligently, consistently, and at scale.

Learn more at www.soci.ai or contact [email protected].

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PropAccount.com Launches Marketing Hub Within PropGenie, Giving Prop Firm Operators an Automated Marketing Team

BOCA RATON, Fla., Sept. 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- PropAccount.com, the prop firm technology provider powered by FPFX Tech, has launched its Marketing Hub, a new tool inside PropGenie that enables prop firm operators to analyze the industry marketing that is resonating with traders and develop a complete marketing strategy, including branded creatives, copywriting, deployment schedules, and direct social channel integration for automated deployment.

The launch addresses a gap that follows operators well past their initial setup. Branding and building a website solves the first hurdle of getting a firm online, but running the marketing behind it – the graphics, the campaign copy, the day-to-day posting – is a challenge that usually requires in-house resources or expensive outsourced agencies to execute. Most new prop firms do not have that team in place on day one, and the weeks around launch tend to be the worst time to build one from scratch.

A Marketing Department, Automated

Marketing Hub joins PropGenie's existing Branding Studio, Web Builder, and Dashboard Builder tools, extending the same automated approach to ongoing marketing. The tool produces branded graphics and ad creative, writes copy for campaigns and channels, and connects directly to an operator's website and trader dashboard so offers can appear as on-site pop-ups and calls to action. A built-in social calendar lets operators plan, create, and schedule posts across every channel from a single place.

Built by Operators, for Operators

Marketing Hub was shaped by the same firsthand view into prop firm launches that produced the rest of PropGenie. As the provider behind more than 300 prop firms, PropAccount.com has repeatedly seen marketing become the piece operators are left to figure out on their own.

"Branding gets a firm online. Marketing is what actually gets it in front of traders, and that's the part most operators are still doing manually using subscription-based platforms, or paying someone else to do it for them. Marketing Hub puts that entire function inside PropGenie, so an operator does not need to hire a design or content team to run a campaign."

Justin D. Hertzberg, CEO of PropAccount.com

Marketing Hub is available now as a part of PropGenie Suite, in the admin portal for our white-label clients.

About PropAccount.com

PropAccount.com is a white-label solution provider powered by FPFX Tech. The platform enables entrepreneurs, trading educators, influencers, and introducing brokers to launch fully branded prop firms using enterprise-grade technology that covers trading platforms, risk tools, payments, KYC, affiliate systems, trader dashboards, operational support, and capital backing.

PropAccount.com currently supports prepackaged plan offers and the ability for operators to design their own.

For more information, visit propaccount.com.

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-- New Broadband MAX and TEL-HT MAX are Advanced UPS Battery Solutions Designed to Meet the Growing Power Demands of Next-Generation Connected Networks--

HORSHAM, Pa., Sept. 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- C&D Technologies, a leader in energy storage innovation for 120 years, is bringing its latest critical power solutions to SCTE TechExpo26, September 29 – October 1, 2026, in Atlanta. Highlighting the technologies in C&D's booth (G1332) will be the new Broadband MAX Pure Lead AGM and Gel batteries and a preview of the TEL-HT MAX. Both solutions continue C&D's 120-year tradition of providing operators with the reserve power solutions needed to support emerging technologies, while delivering longer battery life and reduced total cost of ownership (TCO).

Built to address the evolving needs of broadband and telecommunications networks, C&D Technologies' MAX products focus on delivering dependable backup power with greater longevity and operational efficiency. The Broadband MAX VRLA battery series is engineered to extend service life and minimize the frequency of battery replacements, helping Outside Plant applications (OSP) reduce lifecycle costs. At SCTE TechExpo26, C&D will also offer a first look at the TEL-HT MAX, the latest addition to the TEL-HT portfolio. Designed to meet the reliability and performance demands of modern telecom infrastructure, TEL-HT MAX features enhanced technology that helps extend battery service life, enabling service providers to reduce maintenance requirements and achieve up to a 20% reduction in total cost of ownership (TCO).

"The convergence of broadband, mobile, Wi-Fi, and Edge technologies is enabling more intelligent networks and seamless connectivity experiences across the broadband ecosystem. It also places tremendous strain on power requirements," said Jon Anderson, Chief Technology Officer, C&D Technologies. "Our new products show our continued commitment to develop dependable backup batteries to help operators confidently navigate the evolution of the industry and help ensure customers are always connected."

Supporting the Network Revolution with Reliable Backup Power

As broadband infrastructure continues to evolve, reliable backup power remains essential to ensuring uninterrupted connectivity. C&D's telecom battery solutions are engineered to deliver long service life, operational efficiency, and dependable performance across a wide range of network environments. In addition to the new products, C&D will display its:

- TEL-HT batteries deliver unmatched durability and performance in extreme operating temperatures of -40° to 160° F.

- Pure Lead Max (PLM) batteries can reduce total cost of ownership by offering a sustainable, single-replacement for a 15-year UPS system.

- msEndur II Pure Lead AGM batteries are the original high-temperature-capable VRLA battery and C&D's most advanced 2V VRLA solution for Telcom.

- Broadband BBA Pure Lead AGM and Broadband BBG Gel batteries are specifically designed for broadband applications, making them ideally suited to meet all CATV site requirements.

- TEL Long Duration Batteries are Telcordia-tested, and qualified to meet superior standards on extensive life cycles,

Three Critical Reasons to Visit Booth #G1332

Critical power backup professionals who meet with C&D will come away with three key takeaways:

- Be the first to see the latest battery innovations that are driving the UPS market.

- Consult with C&D's technical and sales leadership to determine the best battery for their specific backup power requirements.

- Discover methods to confidently optimize backup power strategies to meet current and future demand.

For more information about C&D Technologies' telecom battery solutions, visit www.cdtechno.com.

About C&D Technologies, Inc. 

C&D Technologies manufactures and designs innovative battery systems for the storage and transmission of electrical power, primarily for standby power applications. The telecom, utilities, cable, broadband, government, infrastructure, UPS, renewable energy, and other mission-critical sectors depend on us to protect their data and keep their systems running. Headquartered in Horsham, Pennsylvania, C&D has two manufacturing facilities in the United States, one in Mexico, and two in China. C&D Technologies also owns the Trojan Battery Company, a globally recognized leader in deep-cycle battery technology, providing advanced energy storage solutions for motive power and renewable energy applications.

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Parent-level equity partnership provides long-term capital to accelerate SMT's battery storage development, ownership and operating platform

NEW YORK, Sept. 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- SMT Energy ("SMT"), a developer, owner and operator of battery energy storage systems, has entered into an equity partnership with Climate Adaptive Infrastructure ("CAI") for up to $268 million at the parent-company level, in addition to $32 million CAI has already deployed into SMT assets.

CAI's investment, together with tax equity and project-level debt, will fund the development, construction and operation of SMT's battery storage portfolio across the United States, spanning distributed-generation and utility-scale battery storage as well as powered land projects designed to strengthen grid reliability.

XIP served as financial advisor to SMT Energy on the transaction. Stoel Rives served as legal counsel to SMT Energy. Orrick served as legal counsel to CAI.

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XIP is a merchant banking platform specializing in critical infrastructure and adjacent markets. XIP partners with clients and portfolio companies through both strategic advisory and principal investing, providing deep sector expertise, transaction know-how, and long-term, flexible capital. XIP focuses on next-generation infrastructure — including power, connectivity, data centers, environmental controls, engineering & construction, and their supporting ecosystems — aiming to unlock value by leveraging strong relationships, domain experience, and an investor's mindset.

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Accela and KCI are helping agencies modernize permitting, enterprise asset management, and infrastructure operations through a connected digital foundation.

SAN RAMON, Calif., Sept. 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Accela®, the leading provider of cloud-based solutions for state and local government and utilities, today announced an expanded strategic partnership with KCI Technologies (KCI), a full-service civil engineering and technology services firm ranked #50 on ENR's 2026 Top 500 Design Firms list. Together, the organizations will help government agencies modernize civic operations, improve service delivery, and connect permitting, licensing, inspection, and asset management processes across the full lifecycle of public infrastructure.

The partnership brings together Accela's market-leading Civic Platform, Novotx Elements XS, and KCI's deep expertise in government operations, strategic asset management, GIS, organizational change management, and enterprise technology modernization. As agencies look to replace aging systems and improve service delivery, Accela and KCI will work together to help organizations modernize permitting, licensing, inspections, asset management, and field operations through a connected digital foundation that supports the full lifecycle of community development and public infrastructure.

Under the expanded partnership, Accela and KCI will collaborate to:

- Accelerate modernization initiatives. Agencies can move from legacy systems to modern cloud-based operations with the support of KCI's implementation, integration, and change management expertise.

- Connect community development with long-term infrastructure stewardship. By linking permitting, inspections, capital projects, and asset management, agencies can create a seamless flow of information from project planning and construction through ongoing operations, maintenance, and lifecycle management.

- Turn data into better decisions and better outcomes. KCI combines deep asset management expertise, data analytics, and experience across a diverse range of agencies to help organizations unlock the value of their data. By transforming information from enterprise platforms into actionable insights, KCI helps agencies improve operational efficiency, prioritize investments, strengthen decision-making, and ultimately deliver a higher level of service to their customers.

- Improve operational visibility through GIS and data integration. With more than 20 years as an Esri partner, KCI applies its expertise in geospatial technologies and enterprise integration to help agencies establish a connected view of permits, inspections, assets, work orders, capital projects, and field operations.

- Reduce risk and accelerate time to value. Proven implementation methodologies, industry expertise, and deep knowledge of government operations help agencies achieve successful outcomes more quickly while maximizing return on investment.

"The modernization journey is about more than deploying new technology. It's about helping agencies transform the way they serve residents, businesses, and communities," said Vito Giallorenzo, Chief Strategy Officer at Accela. "KCI brings a unique combination of government expertise, infrastructure knowledge, and digital transformation capabilities that make them an ideal partner to help customers realize the full value of the Accela Civic Platform and Novotx Elements XS. Together, we're helping agencies create a more geo-connected future for community development and public infrastructure."

"Public agencies are being asked to do more with less, and the right partners make the difference. Our expanded relationship with Accela is an important step for KCI. By combining our permitting and asset management expertise with the Accela Civic Platform and Novotx Elements XS, we can help agencies break down silos, modernize how they work, and gain a connected view of their communities and infrastructure," said Trent Park, Senior Director of Growth at KCI Technologies, Inc.

The companies will continue to collaborate on customer implementations and support, industry events, solution development, and joint initiatives focused on helping agencies streamline operations, improve service delivery, and maximize the value of their technology investments.

About Accela

Accela® empowers governments to deliver exceptional public services by connecting people, processes, assets, and infrastructure through a modern cloud platform. The Accela Civic Platform supports the full spectrum of civic operations, from permitting and licensing to inspections, compliance, and citizen engagement. Enhanced by Novotx Elements XS, Accela's GIS-native asset and work management solution, agencies can manage the complete lifecycle of community development and infrastructure operations. Accela provides a unified platform that bridges regulatory services, enterprise asset management, field operations, and location intelligence, helping governments operate more efficiently and serve their communities more effectively. Visit Accela.com to learn more.

About KCI Technologies, Inc.

KCI Technologies is a 100% employee-owned engineering, consulting, and technology services firm ranked #50 on Engineering News-Record's (ENR) 2026 Top 500 Design Firms list, with more than 20 years as an Esri partner and deep expertise in infrastructure, GIS, land management, and asset management. KCI's dedicated Land Management and Asset Management practices help state and local governments connect community development with long-term infrastructure stewardship, linking permitting, licensing, inspections, capital projects, operations, and lifecycle management. With nearly a decade of experience supporting land management initiatives and a highly qualified asset management team with professionals certified by the Institute of Asset Management (IAM), KCI combines industry expertise, technology, and data-driven solutions to help agencies modernize their operations, maximize the value of their information, make better infrastructure investment decisions, and deliver higher levels of service to the communities they serve.

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- STL's Pre-Terminated Fiber Trunk Assemblies include Indoor Pre-Terminated Fiber Trunk Assemblies (48F–576F) and Indoor/Outdoor Pre-Terminated Fiber Trunk Assemblies (144F–6912F)

COLUMBIA, S.C., Sept. 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- STL (NSE: STLTECH), a leading connectivity solutions provider for AI-ready digital infrastructure, has strengthened its Neuralis Data Center portfolio with Pre-Terminated Fiber Trunk Assemblies ranging from 48F to 6912F. This is a high-density cabling portfolio purpose-built for hyperscale and enterprise data centers navigating an unprecedented surge in bandwidth demand driven by AI, cloud and high-performance computing workloads.

Hyperscale and data center operators are under constant pressure to bring capacity online faster, in less physical space, and with near-zero tolerance for field-installation error. As fiber counts climb, duct, tray and conduit space becomes the real constraint on how fast a data center can scale. Operators are shifting decisively towards connectivity that arrives factory-terminated, 100% tested, and ready to install for all connections across the data center.

STL's Pre-Terminated Trunk assemblies combine ultra-high fiber density with a slim cable form factor, so operators can route more capacity through the same pathways, trays and conduits without compromising bend performance or long-term reliability. These offer premium factory-controlled optical performance on a variety of connectors that enable fast, economical installation.

- Indoor Pre-Terminated Fiber Trunk Assemblies (48F–576F): Designed for high-density MMC, MPO and LC terminations inside the data hall, meeting ANSI/ICEA S-83-596 and UL OFNP (plenum) / OFNR (riser) cable standards, with cable diameters as compact as 5.8 mm (48F) scaling to 12.2 mm (576F).

- Indoor/Outdoor Pre-Terminated Fiber Trunk Assemblies (144F–6912F): An ultra-high fiber count portfolio built for campus, inter-building and inter-row interconnects, scaling all the way to 6912 fibers in a single cable while remaining a manageable 32.0 mm in outer diameter — supported by OFNR/LSZH jacketing and UL 1651-rated sunlight resistance for long-term outdoor exposure.

Key features:

- High-density, small-diameter design: From 48F trunks at 5.8 mm OD for in-rack and row connectivity, up to 6912F I/O trunks at 32.0 mm OD for campus-scale backbone links enabling significantly more capacity per pathway at every layer of the network.

- Application-ready connector options: Factory termination in MMC, MTP/MPO and LC formats, in Base-8, Base-12, Base-16 and Base-24 configurations, to match diverse switch and patch-panel architectures.

- Fiber choice for every application: Available in single-mode ITU-T G.657.A2 fiber (200 µm or 250 µm) for bend-insensitive, space-constrained routing, or for indoor in OM4 multimode fiber for shorter-reach, cost-optimized links.

- Engineered for fast, reliable splicing at scale: Both indoor and I/O use STL's patented IBR rollable ribbon technology with innovative color-coded bonded ribbon design, enabling faster and more accurate ribbon identification

- Guaranteed optical performance: Every assembly is 100% factory tested, with Ultra Low Loss connector performance grades available across both portfolios to meet the most demanding budget requirements

"Every data center customer we work with is trying to solve the same equation - more capacity, less time. That's exactly what this extension of Neuralis portfolio is built around. Our Pre-Terminated Trunk Assemblies are designed for dense networks, they are pre-tested, ready to connect on arrival, and flexible. This is connectivity built for how data centers are actually being constructed today; high density, tight timelines, zero room for error," said Dr. Badri Gomatam, CTO, STL.

About STL - Sterlite Technologies Ltd:

STL is a global leader in advanced connectivity solutions, providing end-to-end solutions for building AI-ready infrastructure, FTTx, Rural and Enterprise networks. With manufacturing facilities in North America, Europe and Asia, we deliver our solutions in more than 100 countries. Hyperscalers, Neoclouds, Telecom operators, Internet service providers and Large enterprises collaborate with STL to build their future-ready digital infrastructure. STL's business goals are driven by customer-centricity, R&D and sustainability. Read more, Contact us, stl.tech | Twitter | LinkedIn | YouTube

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Comviva Appoints Jeet Singh to Drive Global Growth, Transformation and Strategic Partnerships

NEW DELHI, Sept. 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Comviva, a global leader in digital transformation solutions, specializing in customer experience management, data monetization, and digital financial services, today announced the appointment of Jeet Singh as Global Head – Strategy, Transformation and Alliances.

Jeet will spearhead Comviva's strategic priorities for its next phase of growth, with a focus on expanding its presence across developed markets, entering new industry verticals, and identifying new avenues for sustainable growth. He will also drive the company's global alliances strategy, strengthening strategic partnerships and ecosystems to accelerate market expansion and create new opportunities for Comviva.

Jeet joins Comviva from Tech Mahindra, where he most recently served as the Global Business Head of the AI business.

Commenting on the appointment, Rajesh Chandiramani, CEO, Comviva, said, "Jeet brings a rare combination of strategic thinking, business leadership, technology expertise and ecosystem-building capabilities. Having worked closely with him, I have seen his ability to build businesses from the ground up, transform emerging technology into tangible enterprise value and turn complex business challenges into growth opportunities. As Comviva enters its next phase of growth, his experience will be instrumental in accelerating our Comviva 2.0 agenda, strengthening our global partnerships and driving AI-led transformation across our product businesses and markets."

"Comviva is at an exciting inflection point, with a strong foundation of market leadership, differentiated platforms and deep customer relationships across the globe. The next phase is about translating these strengths into accelerated growth—expanding our presence in developed markets, entering new industry segments, scaling our AI-led capabilities and building a stronger global ecosystem of strategic partnerships. I look forward to working closely with the leadership team and our customers and partners to sharpen our strategic focus, unlock new opportunities and build the next chapter of Comviva's growth. Our ambition is not just to transform our portfolio, but to shape the future of digital experiences through innovation, technology and ecosystem-led value creation," commented Jeet Singh.

Jeet's appointment comes at a strategic juncture for Comviva as the company continues to invest in AI-led innovation, portfolio transformation, global market expansion and ecosystem partnerships. His experience spanning strategy, sales, go-to-market, alliances, product development and organisational transformation will support Comviva's efforts to strengthen its competitive positioning and unlock new growth opportunities.

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Specialized AI agents plan, connect, build, and deploy production-grade connectors in days, dramatically reducing the time and cost to unlock the value of integrations

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Sept. 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Avalara, Inc., the agentic AI leader in global tax and compliance, today announced the availability of Versori by Avalara, an agentic integration fabric that dramatically accelerates how developers and partners connect enterprise systems to Avalara tax and compliance solutions. The offering is now available through the Avalara Developer Portal and was showcased at Avalara CRUSH, the company's flagship customer and partner conference.

Invariably, businesses implement and make changes to a complex mix of ERP systems, billing platforms, e-commerce applications, and custom technology. Those changes create significant budgetary and staffing burdens, and can delay critical business outcomes. They can require significant specialized engineering and create cost overruns, complexity, and delays as businesses grow and their technology stacks evolve.

With Versori by Avalara, integration time and expense are no longer sticking points for these projects. AI agents do the complex research, analysis, and coding in a fraction of the time and cost of traditional integration tools. Rather than relying on generic code generation or rigid pre-built templates, Versori by Avalara's specialized AI agents execute the integration lifecycle.

"Businesses should not have to spend significant engineering time just to connect tax and compliance to the systems where they already work," said Hugo Sarrazin, Chief Executive Officer at Avalara. "Versori by Avalara changes that equation. Specialized AI agents can research, build, test, and deploy production-grade connectors in days, giving developers and partners a dramatically faster path to bring Avalara into virtually any enterprise system. For customers, that means less integration work, faster time to value, and greater freedom to use the technology that works for their business."

From integration requirements to production-ready connectors

Versori by Avalara uses four core AI agents to guide developers from initial mapping to certified release:

- Plan: Analyzes endpoint schemas, API contracts, and compliance requirements to scope integration architecture.

- Connect: Establishes secure authentication and automated system-to-system handshakes across ERPs, billing engines, e-commerce systems, and custom databases.

- Build: Generates production-ready transformation logic, mapping rules, and error-handling code. Customers and partners retain access to the generated connector code and business logic.

- Deploy: Runs automated testing, validates against Avalara certification benchmarks, and publishes the live connector.

Rather than relying on generic code generation or rigid pre-built templates, Developers and partners can access Versori by Avalara today through the Avalara Developer Portal. Users can explore API documentation and enroll in hands-on Versori by Avalara training.

About Avalara

Avalara is the agentic AI leader in global tax and compliance. For more than two decades, Avalara's trusted tax content, deep compliance expertise, proprietary data, and technology have helped customers succeed on a global scale. Avalara now pairs that foundation with agentic AI to help businesses execute complex compliance work while keeping people in control. Avalara processes more than 54 billion AvaTax API calls annually and supports millions of businesses worldwide. For more information, visit Avalara.com.

SOURCE Avalara, Inc.

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