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TAMPA, FL / ACCESS Newswire / October 6, 2026 / ComplianceQuest, a leading provider of AI-powered connected Quality, Risk and Compliance (QRC) systems, and Zolon PCS, a provider of secure, mission-focused IT services to federal agencies, today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will modernize its enterprise quality management operations on the ComplianceQuest platform. The initiative will be delivered under the FDA Cloud Quality Management System Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA), a five-year agreement awarded to Zolon PCS as prime contractor, with ComplianceQuest as its platform partner. Together, ComplianceQuest and Zolon PCS will help FDA implement a modern, secure, AI-enabled quality management solution built on the Salesforce FedRAMP Government Cloud platform. The solution is designed to strengthen compliance, improve consistency, streamline quality processes, and deliver greater insight across FDA's centers and offices. The initiative will focus on four pri

NEW YORK CITY, NY / ACCESS Newswire / October 6, 2026 / Stagwell (NASDAQ:STGW), the global challenger network transforming marketing through AI, today announced the launch of Stagwell Media, its global media agency that delivers performance built to unlock ambition. The name Stagwell Media marks a new approach to media building on the Assembly agency, bringing together its performance heritage and ecosystem expertise while debuting a new agile, integrated model powered by next generation agentic technology, Stagwell's Machine OS. Designed for the rapidly changing media landscape, Stagwell Media delivers performance with the speed, flexibility and intelligence required to succeed in a world where brands must engage priority audiences while influencing the agentic systems that shape discovery, recommendation and activation.By transforming media into a more connected and adaptive growth engine, the agency empowers brands to unlock greater ambition and drive stronger business results. "The

MONTRÉAL, QC / ACCESS Newswire / October 6, 2026 / Valsoft Corporation Inc. ("Valsoft"), a Montreal-based company specializing in the acquisition and development of vertical market software businesses, today announced the acquisition of ​​Firebrand Technologies ("Firebrand"), NetGalley LLC ("NetGalley"), and Supadu Ltd ("Supadu"), together known as ​the ​Firebrand Group, a global collection of companies providing leading software and services that help publishers succeed. Valsoft acquired the Firebrand Group from Media Do International, the US-based subsidiary of MEDIA DO Ltd., in Japan. Founded in 1987 and headquartered in Newburyport, Massachusetts, Firebrand​ Technologies​ provides title management and metadata software publishers use to plan, manage, and distribute book data to retailers and trading partners around the world. Its ​flagship ​​ ​platform, Title Management Enterprise, runs the publishing workflow from acquisition through publication, keeping schedules, rights, costs,

WEST PALM BEACH, FL / ACCESS Newswire / October 6, 2026 / U.S. Polo Assn.®, the official sports brand of the United States Polo Association (USPA), supported several major sports events across Europe during the 2026 summer season, reinforcing the brand's authentic connection to the sport across the continent. U.S. Polo Assn. served as the Official Apparel and Jersey Sponsor for multiple events, including:55th Sotogrande International Polo Tournament at Ayala Polo Club in Sotogrande, Spain;Barnes French Open at Polo Club de Chantilly in France;Engel & Völkers Berlin Maifeld Polo Cup in Germany;Museumplein Polo Amsterdam in the Netherlands; Barnes French Open Winners, Kazak, on stage with trophy at Polo Club de Chantilly in France Across these partnerships, U.S. Polo Assn. outfitted players, umpires, and event staff while supporting competition ranging from historic high-goal championships in iconic venues throughout the region. "U.S. Polo Assn.'s presence across Europe reflects both the

OVERLAND PARK, KS AND YORKSHIRE, ENGLAND / ACCESS Newswire / October 5, 2026 / Synexis®, LLC, the leader in touchless, continuous pathogen control technology, has announced a strategic collaboration with Customate Solutions, a family-owned engineering company and trusted provider of innovative manufacturing solutions with deep expertise across the poultry industry. The collaboration will bring Synexis patented DHP® technology to poultry producers throughout the United Kingdom and Ireland, helping hatcheries, poultry farms, processing facilities, and related operations strengthen indoor pathogen control while supporting modern biosecurity strategies. Poultry producers today face increasing pressure to maximize healthy hatch rates, improve chick quality, and strengthen biosecurity while reducing operational risk. Bacterial contamination on hatching eggs and throughout hatchery environments can directly impact hatchability, flock health, and production performance, making effective pathog

NAPERVILLE, IL / ACCESS Newswire / October 5, 2026 / Neil Harrison joins Chervon as Vice President Sales, Marketing and Managing Director for Chervon Canada; effective Monday, October 5, 2026, reporting to CEO Joe Galli. Harrison brings more than 23 years of professional and consumer power tools experience. After studying environmental research management and graduating of the University of Western Ontario in London, Ontario; Harrison began his tool career in 2003 with Black & Decker/DeWalt, advancing through various positions in sales, operations, and product management. In 2006, Harrison joined Bosch Canada as marketing manager for the SKIL brand. He then went on to a position as an account manager with Hilti Canada. In 2008, Harrison joined TTI/Milwaukee, where he launched an impressive 17-year career advancing through leadership positions in product management, channel management, and marketing management. He went on to lead regional sales teams in the industrial construction chann

NAPERVILLE, IL / ACCESS Newswire / October 5, 2026 / Peter J. Carlson joins Chervon as Director of Sales for Strategic Accounts effective Monday, October 5, 2026, reporting to SVP of Industrial and Commercial Sales, Jeff Campbell. Carlson brings over 27 years of power tool and outdoor product key account management experience to Chervon. A graduate of Bemidji State University in Bemidji, Minnesota; Carlson launched his career at Makita Power Tools in 1999. He progressed through a series of positions at Makita over the subsequent 10 years. In 2009, Carlson joined TTI/Milwaukee as a Senior National Account Manager. His career flourished as he was promoted through a series of increasingly responsible positions building and managing strategic key account business for TTI/Milwaukee. "Carlson is highly regarded in his ability to not only build the business but also to mentor, train and develop his people," SVP Campbell said. "His extensive experience at building store level and E-Commerce gr

UNIONTOWN, OH / ACCESS Newswire / October 5, 2026 / Securitas Technology, one of the world's largest electronic security companies, today announced the release of its 2027 Global Technology Outlook Report, offering organizations practical insights into the technologies, trends, and business priorities transforming the electronic security industry. Highly anticipated by security professionals across the globe - and now in its ninth annual edition - the Global Technology Outlook Report brings together perspectives from more than 16,000 end-user clients across 19 countries, independent research with more than 575 security decision-makers, 26 of the world's leading manufacturers, innovators, and Securitas Technology subject matter experts from around the world. The result is the industry's most comprehensive view of how security programs are evolving to address growing complexity, emerging risks, and rapidly changing technology. As security increasingly supports business resilience, operat

NAPERVILLE, IL / ACCESS Newswire / October 5, 2026 / Daniel L. Abbott joins Chervon as Director of Sales - Western U.S.A.; effective Monday, October 5, 2026, reporting to SVP Matt DeFeo. Abbott brings over 30 years of experience in the power tool, outdoor power equipment, and home improvement industry. As a graduate of Long Beach State, Abbott went on to serve for 4 years in the United States Airforce. Abbott then moved on to become a Home Depot Store Manager in Huntington Beach, California. Abbott then joined TTI/Milwaukee where he spent 24 years building, managing and leading an elite west coast-based sales team. Abbott was promoted through increasingly responsible positions until his final role as sales leader of over 700 salespeople. "Abbott is a proven and exceptional leader and mentor of high-potential sales talent," says SVP Matt DeFeo. "His obsessive focus on teaming up with key accounts at the store level has unleashed years of extraordinary growth in his areas of responsibili

NAPERVILLE, IL / ACCESS Newswire / October 5, 2026 / Claudio Chiappetta joins Chervon as Vice President of Retail Sales for Chervon Canada; effective Monday, October 5, 2026, reporting to VP, MD Neil Harrison. A graduate of York University in Toronto, Chiappetta majored in business and marketing. He brings over 25 years of outdoor power equipment and power tool experience to Chervon as well as extensive knowledge of the Canadian home improvement and outdoor power equipment markets. Chiappetta launched his tool and outdoor career in 2003 at Black & Decker/DeWalt where he held various sales and marketing positions including cordless product manager for DeWalt Power Tools. Claudio joined TTI Milwaukee in 2008 where he was responsible for the launch of a series of Milwaukee cordless products into the Canadian market. He went on to build and manage the Ryobi outdoor power equipment portfolio along with multiple TTI power tool brands. "I am delighted to welcome Claudio to our Canadian senior

VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / October 5, 2026 / Camino Minerals Corporation (TSXV:COR)(OTCID:CAMZF) ("Camino" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that Cuprum Resources Chile SpA ("Cuprum"), its 50/50 joint venture entity owned by Camino and Nittetsu Mining Co. Ltd ("Nittetsu"), has received confirmation from Chile's Dirección General de Aguas ("DGA") that construction of the Coloradito Ravine Diversion and Channelization Works may commence at the Puquios copper project ("Puquios") in the Coquimbo Region of Chile. Cuprum has satisfied its financial guarantee obligations, with a total bond of USD $1.7 million now in place. With the bond in place, the DGA has authorized construction of the water diversion infrastructure required to manage surface water around the mine and all the planned heap-leach and process plant facilities at Puquios. The authorization follows a technical review of the Project and confirms compliance with the applicable requirements under Chile's Water Code.

SOLANA BEACH, CA / ACCESS Newswire / October 2, 2026 / American Wave Machines, Inc. (AWM), the surf technology company behind PerfectSwell® Surf Venues worldwide, announced the filing of a patent infringement lawsuit against WhiteWater West Industries, Ltd. (WhiteWater). The lawsuit concerns WhiteWater's Endless Surf wave system, currently being installed at a surf park under construction in Fellsmere, Florida, and was filed in the United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida. AWM's President, Bruce McFarland, states "Surf venues thrive on originality, authenticity, and significant engineering investment. While we welcome the continued growth of the category, that growth must respect the intellectual property rights of those who pioneered this space. These legal actions are necessary to protect our patented technology, the investments behind it, and a fair and lawful marketplace for original inventors." The Innovation We're Protecting To understand what AWM is work

PHILADELPHIA, PA / ACCESS Newswire / October 2, 2026 / Datavault AI Inc. ("Datavault AI" or the "Company") (NASDAQ:DVLT), a provider of data monetization, credentialing, digital engagement, and real-world asset ("RWA") tokenization technologies, today announced that Nathaniel T. Bradley, CEO of Datavault AI, will present "Operating System for Tokenized Assets" at XRP Seoul 2026 on Oct. 3, 2026, at 3:05 p.m. KST at the Grand Hyatt Seoul in Seoul, South Korea. In the session, Bradley will explain why valuation, credentialing and verified metadata belong in a single operating layer beneath every real-world asset and how the Company's DataValue®, DataScore® and Information Data Exchange® technologies perform those functions in a single sequence beneath the point of issuance. "Tokenization gets treated as an issuance problem when it is really a data problem, and the Information Data Exchange exists to solve the data problem first," said Nathaniel T. Bradley, CEO of Datavault AI. "In Seoul,

SAN DIEGO, CA / ACCESS Newswire / October 1, 2026 / General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) has completed a successful flight test using its MQ-9B Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) featuring a new communications payload developed by SoftBank Corp., a major Japanese telecommunications and technology operator. The Disaster Relief Unit (DRU) communications pod can be used for disaster relief and recovery communications in areas where cellular service is not available. The pod was integrated onto an MQ-9B and flown by GA-ASI on July 27. DRU lets an MQ-9B serve as a mobile network relay tower in the sky. The aircraft can establish connectivity and communications in an area where cellular towers have been damaged - as, for example, by a flood or another natural disaster. "This is an exciting achievement for GA-ASI and SoftBank," said GA-ASI President David R. Alexander. "It's been a great experience working with SoftBank, and we believe this capability will be of interest to many o

VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / October 1, 2026 / Transoft Solutions, a global leader in transportation engineering software and road safety solutions, has launched InSTRATO, a new web-based platform for transportation engineers, planners, and designers. This platform brings specialized transportation design tools together with new ways for professionals to share work, gather feedback, and collaborate throughout the project process. The launch marks the next chapter for AutoTURN Online, Transoft's web-based swept path analysis solution. AutoTURN Online will now be available within InSTRATO, continuing to provide the same trusted simulation technology and vehicle libraries users rely on today while opening the door to a broader set of transportation design and collaboration capabilities. "Since 2018, AutoTURN Online has helped more than 110,000 practitioners perform swept path analysis on the web, supporting design decisions that affect how people and vehicles move through the world.

CYPRESS, CA / ACCESS Newswire / October 1, 2026 / ID TECH, a global provider of secure payment solutions, today announced a strategic partnership with SFEY to deliver a comprehensive payment offering for the European self-service, unattended and transit market. The collaboration brings together ID TECH's industry-leading unattended payment hardware portfolio with SFEY's dynamic payment gateway and platform capabilities, creating an integrated solution designed to simplify deployment and accelerate time to market for system integrators across Europe. Together, the companies will support a broad range of unattended applications including self-service, kiosk, and transportation environments, with a scalable payment ecosystem built to meet evolving market requirements. A key area of focus within the partnership is support for mass transit and open-loop transit payment programs, leveraging SFEY's payment platform capabilities and certification expertise alongside ID TECH's transit-ready pay

ZÜRICH, SWITZERLAND / ACCESS Newswire / October 1, 2026 / Akkodis, a global digital engineering consulting company, today announced the completion of its acquisition of SOGECLAIR's engineering activities dedicated to Airbus; SOGECLAIR is a leading international engineering and technology company specializing in aerospace, defense and mobility. Image: Akkodis completes acquisition of SOGECLAIR's engineering activities Source: Akkodis The transaction marks a significant milestone in Akkodis' strategy to strengthen its position in the aerospace and defense sector by expanding its capabilities in aerostructures, cabin engineering and manufacturing engineering. It further enhances Akkodis' ability to support customers across the entire product lifecycle, from design and engineering through industrialization and in-service support. With the integration of SOGECLAIR's engineering activities dedicated to Airbus, Akkodis reinforces its position as one of the leading engineering partners to the

HOUSTON, TX / ACCESS Newswire / October 1, 2026 / Anew Climate (Anew), one of the world's largest developers and marketers of carbon credits, announced a ten-year agreement with EKEN Financing Value Added Forestry (EKEN) to bring Swedish improved forest management (IFM) credits to corporate buyers worldwide. The agreement extends Anew's European forest carbon portfolio, which it maintains alongside millions of acres of managed forestland across North America. Under the collaboration, Anew will serve as the exclusive commercialization partner for credits generated from projects developed by EKEN, handling purchaser engagements, structuring, and portfolio integration for corporate buyers in Europe and internationally. EKEN is preparing the project for development under VM0045, Verra's methodology for improved forest management using dynamic matched baselines from national forest inventories. While many conventional forest carbon baselines rest on a projection of what a landowner would hy

CALGARY, AB / ACCESS Newswire / October 1, 2026 / Karbon‑X Corp. (OTCQB:KARX) ("Karbon‑X" or the "Company"), a vertically integrated climate solutions company operating across global carbon markets, today reported financial and operational results for the fiscal year ended May 31, 2026, reflecting a significant increase in operating scale across its carbon credit trading and project development activities. Karbon‑X generated record fiscal 2026 revenue of $55.9 million, compared with $3.16 million in fiscal 2025, representing an increase of approximately 1,670% year over year. Gross profit was $0.86 million, compared with $0.80 million in the prior year. Fiscal 2026 results reflected a shift in revenue mix toward high-volume, lower-margin trading activity as Karbon‑X completed its first full year of large-scale carbon credit trading. "Fiscal 2026 moved Karbon-X into a new stage of commercial growth," said Chad Clovis, Chief Executive Officer of Karbon-X. "Revenue reached nearly eighteen

HORSHAM, PA / ACCESS Newswire / October 1, 2026 / Surmodics Inc., a leading provider of surface technologies and performance coatings for the medical device industry, today announced that it has acquired the business of Alta Biomed, a Carlsbad, California-based medical device coating and testing services company specializing in surface technologies for vascular and other medical devices. The acquisition is a strategic addition to Surmodics' growing portfolio of hemocompatible and biocompatible surface technologies. It brings Alta Biomed's proprietary PzF™ thin-film surface modification technology to Surmodics, adding an established anti-thrombotic, anti-inflammatory and pro-healing option that joins Surmodics' existing hemocompatible portfolio. "As medical device innovation advances in neuromodulation, brain-computer interfaces, neurovascular, structural heart, and venous and arterial technologies, engineers and scientists need a broader range of surface technology options to address i