Author: Sai Krishna

Thunes Powers J.P. Morgan Payments’ Xpedite Remit Solution to Accelerate Global Payouts

Expanded capabilities with Thunes will help J.P. Morgan Payments clients send faster payouts to bank accounts and mobile wallets across 100+ corridors.    

SINGAPORE and NEW YORK, Sept. 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Thunes has been selected by J.P. Morgan Payments to expand the business’ cross-border capabilities through its Xpedite Remit solutions suite. The new solutions leverage both J.P. Morgan Payments’ connectivity to local real-time payments rails and Thunes’ extensive Direct Global Network in order to meet growing demand for fast, simple and reliable cross-border payments.

With Xpedite Remit, clients benefit from principal protection, end-to-end traceability, and faster payouts – either in the same currency or via seamless FX conversion – across more markets worldwide. The new capabilities will provide access to local bank accounts and mobile wallets via real-time, 24/7 payment networks, all from a single account and connectivity. The solution will enable clients to access 12 billion mobile wallets and bank accounts across more than 100+ corridors provided by Thunes’ Network. 

Gayathri Vasudev, Global Head of High Value Payments & FX at J.P. Morgan Payments, said: “Our clients want simpler, faster ways to move money across borders and to reach people through the payment methods they prefer. That’s why we are continuing to enhance our cross-border capabilities and further expanding our solution through the collaboration with Thunes. Building on milestones, like our recent progress with Swift’s retail payments scheme, we’re helping clients grow in new markets while delivering the faster, more seamless experiences they have come to expect.”

As digital payments continue to grow globally, local payment methods are increasingly the preferred way for consumers and businesses to send and receive money. For organizations operating in multiple markets, keeping up with those preferences can quickly add complexity. 

Peter De Caluwe, Co-Founder and CEO of Thunes, said: “We are thrilled to welcome J.P. Morgan Payments to our Direct Global Network. Thunes offers the bank-grade compliance, security and resilience required to move money safely and quickly at global scale. Together, we are demonstrating how traditional banking infrastructure can connect with popular local payment methods to make global commerce smoother for everyone involved.”  

The Consumer and Community Bank at JPMorganChase will also benefit from the expanded cross-border capabilities. For Chase accounts, which serve approximately 94 million consumer and small business customers, the enhanced payment rails are expected to enable faster payout experiences and support real-time inbound payments into the U.S.  

Ashish Ajmera, Head of Banking Payments at Chase, said: “As customers increasingly move money across borders as part of their everyday lives, they expect the experience to be fast, intuitive and reliable. These enhancements mark an important step in our efforts to modernize cross-border payments and expand the capabilities available through our broader suite of products and services, helping customers send money internationally with greater speed, transparency and confidence.”

The initial rollout supports a range of payments use cases — including instant supplier settlements, bill payments, and remittances — and will be available globally, including key markets with significant cross-border remittance flows such as India, Mexico, Bangladesh, Brazil, China, Colombia, Indonesia, Kenya, Nigeria, Pakistan and the Philippines. 

To find out more, visit the news article on the J.P. Morgan Payments Newsroom: https://www.jpmorgan.com/payments/newsroom/cross-border-payments-thunes-expansion

For more information visit Thunes: https://www.thunes.com/

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STARTRADER Expands Its Chinese Equity CFD Range with CXMT and Unitree Robotics

Available from September 21, 2026, the two new 24/7 CFD instruments reference a DRAM memory chip manufacturer and a humanoid robotics company, both listed on the Shanghai Stock Exchange.

PORT LOUIS, Mauritius, Sept. 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — STARTRADER today announced the launch of two new 24/7 CFD instruments: CXMTUSD (CXMT Corporation) and UNITREEUSD (Unitree Robotics), available Monday through Sunday, 00:00–24:00 (GMT+3 platform time), subject to scheduled maintenance windows. Both instruments are USD-denominated CFDs referencing Shanghai-listed companies.

The AI story has focused largely on software, while the hardware behind it receives less attention. CXMT and Unitree operate at the center of that shift.

CXMT Corporation, referenced by the CXMTUSD CFD, is a Hefei-based DRAM memory chip manufacturer founded in 2016, accounting for approximately 10% of global DRAM revenue share as of Q2 2026. The company plays a role in China’s domestic semiconductor development as AI-driven demand for advanced memory continues to grow.

Unitree Robotics, referenced by the UNITREEUSD CFD, develops humanoid and quadruped robots for consumer and industrial applications, delivering more than 5,500 humanoid units in 2025. As AI expands from software into physical environments, companies building the supporting hardware are attracting growing attention.

STARTRADER focuses on companies shaping the next phase of the global economy. CXMT and Unitree sit at the heart of two major technology shifts, with eligible clients able to gain exposure through CFDs.

“The AI story is entering a new phase, moving from the cloud into memory chips and physical machines. CXMT and Unitree reflect that shift, and this launch gives eligible clients 24/7 access to both.”

 Peter Karsten, CEO STARTRADER

Risk Warning: CFDs are complex instruments and carry a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. Ensure you understand the risks before trading.

Disclaimer: For informational purposes only. Not financial or investment advice or a recommendation to trade. Not for distribution or use where prohibited by applicable law or regulation.

About STARTRADER

STARTRADER is a global multi-asset broker empowering retail and institutional partners to access global markets through a range of platforms, including MetaTrader, STARTRADER APP, and STAR Copy. STARTRADER operates through entities licensed and regulated by authorities including CMA, ASIC, FSCA, FSA and FSC, combining strong governance with a client-first approach, serving both retail clients and partners with a commitment to transparency, reliability, and long-term growth.

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Cypherpunk Technologies Appoints Amanda Fabiano to Board of Directors

Veteran mining executive brings operational depth from Nakamoto, TeraWulf, Galaxy, and Fidelity as Cypherpunk launches 4.2 GSol/s Zcash mining fleet

Cypherpunk Mining generated 3,023.13 ZEC in first weeks of operation; Added to Treasury

CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Sept. 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Cypherpunk Technologies Inc. (Nasdaq: CYPH) (“Cypherpunk”), a privacy technology company, today announced the appointment of Amanda Fabiano to its Board of Directors.

One of the most experienced operators in digital asset mining and infrastructure, Fabiano currently serves as Chief Operating Officer of Nakamoto Inc., a publicly listed bitcoin-focused company, and as an independent director of TeraWulf Inc., a public bitcoin mining company that has expanded into AI and high-performance computing infrastructure. Previously, she held senior mining and investment roles at Galaxy and Fidelity, where she helped build some of the earliest institutional digital asset mining programs.

“Amanda has spent her career at the operational core of digital asset infrastructure building, scaling, and governing mining businesses inside public companies,” said Douglas E. Onsi, President and Chief Executive Officer of Cypherpunk Technologies. “As we scale Cypherpunk Mining and continue assembling our constellation of privacy technologies, her operational expertise and public company board experience make her an exceptional addition to our Board.”

“I’m excited to join the Cypherpunk board and work alongside a team building at the intersection of technology, infrastructure, and privacy,” said Amanda Fabiano. “I’ve spent my career in infrastructure because it sits at the heart of how technology scales and evolves. As our world becomes increasingly digital, privacy and the ability for individuals to maintain control over their information will matter more than ever. I’m excited to bring my experience to the board and be part of what the team is building.”

Fabiano’s appointment follows the August launch of Cypherpunk Mining™, with approximately 4.2 GSol/s of hashrate deployed across the United States. Cypherpunk Mining generated 3,023.13 ZEC in mining rewards from August 18 to August 31, 2026, all of which have been added to the corporate treasury.

About Cypherpunk

Cypherpunk Technologies is a privacy technology company. The Company’s mission is to advance technologies that guarantee privacy for humans on the internet. Cypherpunk pursues this mission through three primary strategies: mining Zcash through Cypherpunk Mining; accumulating Zcash through open market purchases; and investing in, acquiring, and building technologies that push the frontier of privacy forward. Additionally, through its subsidiary Leap Therapeutics, the Company is developing novel therapies for patients with cancer by continuing the development of sirexatamab and FL-501. For more information about the Company, visit our websites at http://www.cypherpunk.com and http://www.leaptx.com or view our public filings with the SEC that are available via EDGAR at http://www.sec.gov.

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

This press release includes forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. These forward-looking statements generally can be identified by the use of words such as “anticipate,” “expect,” “plan,” “could,” “may,” “will,” “believe,” “estimate,” “forecast,” “goal,” “project,” and other words of similar meaning. Forward-looking statements address various matters including statements relating to the Company’s ZEC mining operations, the hashpower represented by the acquired Z15 Pro machines, the Zcash flow or profitability of the Company’s mining operations, the comparative economics or profitability of Zcash mining relative to other digital infrastructure or mining activities, the future hashrate of the Zcash Network, the value of the Company’s ZEC holdings, the Company’s target percentage ownership of the ZEC supply, the expected future market, price, and liquidity of ZEC, the Company’s expected use of Zcash flow or other capital generated by its mining operations, the potential value of the Company’s investment in Zcash Open Development Labs (“ZODL”), the macro and political conditions surrounding Zcash or digital assets, the Company’s plan for value creation and strategic advantages, market size and growth opportunities, regulatory conditions, competitive position and the interest of other corporations in similar business strategies, technological and market trends, and future financial condition and performance. Risks and uncertainties of the Company’s strategy include, among others: (a) risks relating to the Company’s operations and business, including the performance of the Company’s Zcash mining machines and the highly volatile nature of the price of ZEC; (b) the risk that material changes in the price of ZEC, such as decreases in price, will result in significant changes to the Company’s financial statements, such as unrealized losses on fair value of ZEC holdings, and reduced net income or increased net loss; (c) the risk that material changes in the hashrate of the Zcash Network, such as increases in hashrate, will result in significant changes to the Company’s financial statements, such as reduced revenue, reduced gross margins, and reduced net income or increased net loss; (d) the risk that the price of the Company’s common stock may be highly correlated to the price of ZEC; (e) the risk that the Company will fail to realize the anticipated benefits of the ZEC mining operation or digital asset treasury strategy; (f) risks related to the custody of our ZEC and our reliance on Gemini Space Station and its affiliates for trading and custody services; (g) changes in business, market, financial, political and regulatory conditions; (h) risks related to increased competition in the industries in which the Company does and will operate; (i) risks relating to significant legal, commercial, regulatory and technical uncertainty regarding digital assets generally; (j) risks relating to the treatment of crypto assets for U.S. and foreign tax purposes; and (k) risks related to the Company’s dependence on third-party hosting facilities and service providers for its mining operations.

New risks and uncertainties may emerge from time to time, and it is not possible to predict all risks and uncertainties. No representations or warranties (expressed or implied) are made about the accuracy of any such forward-looking statements. The Company may not actually achieve the forecasts disclosed in such forward-looking statements, and you should not place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements. Such forward-looking statements are subject to a number of material risks and uncertainties including but not limited to those set forth under the caption “Risk Factors” in the Company’s most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC, or as may be included in other reports or information we file with the SEC, as well as discussions of potential risks, uncertainties, and other important factors in its subsequent filings with the SEC. Any forward-looking statement speaks only as of the date on which it was made. Neither the Company, nor any of its affiliates, advisors or representatives, undertake any obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law. These forward-looking statements should not be relied upon as representing the Company’s views as of any date subsequent to the date hereof.

Cypherpunk™, Cypherpunk Mining™, Cypherpunk Technologies™, and the Cypherpunk logo™ are all trademarks of Cypherpunk Technologies Inc.

CONTACT:

Douglas E. Onsi

President & Chief Executive Officer

Cypherpunk Technologies Inc.

617-714-0360

For Investors:

Matthew DeYoung

Investor Relations

Argot Partners

212-600-1902

leap@argotpartners.com

For Media:

Jacqueline Ortiz Ramsay

It Factor Strategies

954-294-3249

jacqueline@itfactorstrategies.com

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Owl Ventures Welcomes NBA Legend Chris Paul as Venture Partner

Paul joins Owl’s global platform to support founders building the future of learning and work

SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Owl Ventures, the world’s largest venture capital firm focused on education and workforce innovation, today announced that NBA legend, entrepreneur, and community leader Chris Paul has joined the firm as Venture Partner.

As Venture Partner, Paul will support founders, convene strategic partners, and bring perspective and relationships that help portfolio companies expand their reach and impact. The role builds on his longstanding focus on mentorship, leadership development, and expanding opportunity across communities, while deepening his work with founders and businesses beyond sports.

With more than $2.2 billion in committed capital, three global offices, and over 100 investments, Owl Ventures backs companies helping people learn, prepare for work, advance in their careers, and build skills throughout life. Owl’s portfolio companies collectively reach more than 700 million users globally.

“Education is where real change starts,” said Chris Paul. “That can happen in a classroom, through a trade, with a mentor, or through the lessons you learn from family and community. My upbringing was rooted in placing value on work ethic, ownership, and opportunity and how access to those things can change a person’s life. Owl shares that same belief in helping build companies that can have real impact and give more people access to the tools and opportunities they need to move forward.”

As president of the National Basketball Players Association for eight years, Paul represented players through major business and labor issues, built consensus across the league, and helped advance player empowerment and economic opportunity. That experience directly informs the perspective he brings to founders at Owl.

“Chris Paul has spent his career doing what great point guards do: seeing the floor, recognizing potential, and helping others succeed,” said Ian Chiu, Managing Partner of Owl Ventures. “That instinct has always extended beyond basketball. As a leader, entrepreneur, and community builder, Chris has used his platform to expand opportunity and help people move forward. We are thrilled to welcome him to Owl as Venture Partner as we continue backing companies that help people learn, build skills, and reach their potential.”

As AI reshapes how people learn, work, and build careers, lifelong learning and the ability to turn new skills into opportunity are becoming essential. We believe the companies defining this next era will pair technology with an even greater emphasis on real-world context, trusted relationships, and human insight.

“From the beginning, Owl Ventures has been built around a simple belief: learning is one of the most powerful drivers of human potential and economic progress,” said Tom Costin, Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Owl Ventures. “Our approach has always been to bring more than capital to the founders building transformative companies in education and workforce innovation. In a rapidly changing landscape, deep sector insight, relationships, and practical support in reaching the people they serve matter more than ever. Chris adds a powerful new dimension to that work.”

About Owl Ventures

Owl Ventures is the world’s largest venture capital firm focused on education and workforce innovation. With more than $2.2 billion in committed capital, the firm partners with transformative companies helping people learn, prepare for work, advance in their careers, and build skills throughout life. Owl Ventures leverages its global network, sector expertise, and strategic relationships to help founders scale category-defining companies that expand access, improve outcomes, and create economic opportunity. Owl’s portfolio companies collectively serve more than 700 million users worldwide. Learn more at www.owlvc.com.

About Chris Paul

Chris Paul is an NBA legend, entrepreneur, investor, and community leader whose impact extends well beyond basketball. He served eight years as president of the National Basketball Players Association, representing players through major business, labor, and organizational issues during a transformative period for the league. Off the court, Paul has built and invested in businesses across sports, media, and consumer products. For more than two decades, Paul and his family have created opportunities for young people through the Chris Paul Family Foundation. His education work includes establishing the Business of Entertainment, Media and Sports course at several HBCUs with Harvard Business School professor Anita Elberse and creating Club 61, a youth leadership program focused on financial literacy, education and technology, civic responsibility, and leadership development.

Media Contact:

Malvika Bhagwat

malvika@owlvc.com

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Coca-Cola and Zepto Turn Spain’s FIFA World Cup Victory Into a collectible Piece of History

Limited-edition golden Coca-Cola cans celebrating Spain’s FIFA World Cup 2026 victory see unprecedented pre-orders flowing in on Zepto in Delhi/NCR

NEW DELHI, Sept. 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Coca-Cola India is turning a defining FIFA World Cup moment into a keepsake for football fans, with limited-edition golden cans available across Delhi/NCR. Introduced through the ‘Own a Piece of History’ campaign, the collectible cans are being brought to consumers through Coca-Cola’s partnership with leading quick-commerce platform Zepto, where consumer response has been overwhelming, with pre-orders pouring in since the launch week.

The golden can features the date of Spain’s FIFA World Cup victory alongside the iconic FIFA World Cup Trophy, transforming a celebratory sporting moment into a tangible keepsake for fans. While pre-booking was available exclusively through Zepto, the limited-edition cans are also available for purchase by consumers across Delhi/NCR on Blinkit.

Coca-Cola’s association with the FIFA World Cup dates back to 1978, when it became an official partner of the tournament, cementing a longstanding role in bringing football’s biggest moments closer to fans around the world. In India, this connection was brought to life through Coca-Cola’s FIFA World Cup Trophy Tour, which brought the original FIFA World Cup Trophy to Delhi and Guwahati after nearly 12 years, giving fans an opportunity to experience one of football’s most iconic symbols up close. The limited-edition cans build on this legacy, translating the significance of a FIFA World Cup celebration into a keepsake that fans can take home and hold on to. 

Abhishek Gupta, VP, Customer Development, Coca-Cola INSWA, said, “Coca-Cola’s longstanding association with FIFA has been rooted in bringing fans closer to the moments and emotions that make football so special. With ‘Own a Piece of History’, we wanted to turn an unforgettable FIFA World Cup celebration into something fans could own. Our collaboration with Zepto allows us to respond to consumer excitement in real time, bringing together culture, fandom and immediacy to create an experience that goes beyond the product and gives fans something that feels both personal and memorable.” 

Through ‘Own a Piece of History’, Coca-Cola, along with Zepto and Blinkit, is bringing together football fandom, collectability and convenience, allowing fans to commemorate Spain’s FIFA World Cup 2026 victory with a limited-edition keepsake. Earlier in the tournament, Coca-Cola also brought fans together through ‘Matchday Hangout’, a unique watchalong with football enthusiasts and social media influencers, creating an immersive way to experience the game. From sharing the excitement of the match to giving fans something to remember it by, Coca-Cola continues to create new ways for fans to experience the FIFA World Cup.

About The Coca‑Cola Company

The Coca‑Cola Company (NYSE: KO) is a total beverage company with products sold in more than 200 countries and territories. Our company’s purpose is to refresh the world and make a difference. We sell multiple billion-dollar brands across several beverage categories worldwide. Our portfolio of sparkling soft drink brands includes Coca‑Cola, Sprite and Fanta. Our water, sports, coffee and tea brands include Dasani, smartwater, vitaminwater, Topo Chico, BODYARMOR, Powerade, Costa, Georgia, Fuze Tea, Gold Peak and Ayataka. Our juice, value-added dairy and plant-based beverage brands include Minute Maid, Simply, innocent, Del Valle, fairlife and AdeS. We’re constantly transforming our portfolio, from reducing sugar in our drinks to bringing innovative new products to market. We seek to positively impact people’s lives, communities and the planet through water replenishment, packaging recycling, sustainable sourcing practices and carbon emissions reductions across our value chain. Together with our bottling partners, we employ more than 700,000 people, helping bring economic opportunity to local communities worldwide. Learn more at www.coca-colacompany.com and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn.

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Chandigarh University Uttar Pradesh records Strong Research Momentum with 182 Papers Published in 2025-26

Chandigarh University UP Builds Academic Strength Across Science, Technology, Business and Humanities

LUCKNOW, India, Sept. 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — In an era when universities are increasingly judged by the relevance, quality and reach of the knowledge they create, Chandigarh University Uttar Pradesh is emerging as a promising centre of research excellence.



In just one year, Chandigarh University Uttar Pradesh published 182 research papers in Scopus-listed journals, taking its total research output to 272 papers across diverse disciplines published by 70 authors across multiple disciplines.

With 72.9 per cent of these publications appearing in Q1 and Q2 journals, and research linked to the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), CU UP’s progress reflects an academic approach that is moving beyond publication numbers to build meaningful visibility, credibility and impact across the wider research community.

The university’s research output spans a wide range of academic areas. Management contributed 39 research papers, followed by Engineering with 70 papers, Pharmacy with 18 papers, Chemistry with 14 papers and Computing with 12 papers. In addition, Biotechnology and Physics contributed 6 papers each, while Liberal Arts and Mathematics recorded 5 papers each. Research publications have also contributed to areas embracing Commerce, Law, Aerospace, Data Science and Forensics.

Chandigarh University Uttar Pradesh is aligning its research with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to ensure that its academic work contributes to real-world development challenges. A significant focus is on industry, innovation and infrastructure, along with research promoting decent work, economic growth, and affordable and clean energy. Reflecting the university’s commitment to producing research that is relevant, socially meaningful and connected to global priorities.

Highlighting the significance of the accomplishment, Jai Inder Singh Sandhu, Managing Director, Chandigarh University Uttar Pradesh, said, “Our goal is to establish Chandigarh University Uttar Pradesh as a leading research-intensive hub in the country. At CU UP, research is not being limited to publication alone. Our focus is on quality research that promotes innovation and contributes to solving real problems faced by society. The research aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals marks an important milestone in Chandigarh University Uttar Pradesh’s academic journey.”

Highlighting upon the sustained growth, Vice-Chancellor, Prof. (Dr.) Vinith Kumar Nair, said, “The university’s research vision extends beyond increasing the number of publications. Chandigarh University Uttar Pradesh is working to create an environment where researchers connect their work with societal needs, industry challenges and emerging global priorities. The publication of 182 research papers in one year marks an important milestone in Chandigarh University Uttar Pradesh’s academic journey.”

Further, Nair added, “Going forward, the university will continue to strengthen quality publications, patents, innovation, externally funded research, industry collaborations and international research partnerships. The university also plans to make PhD research more impactful by encouraging scholars to work on problems with practical relevance and measurable outcomes.”

“The approach aims to ensure that research produced at the university contributes not only to academic knowledge but also to innovation, technology development and solutions for real-world challenges. By promoting interdisciplinary collaboration, the university is encouraging researchers to explore complex issues through integrated and outcome-oriented approaches.”

Chandigarh University Uttar Pradesh continues to expand its research network and build meaningful collaborations with industry and international institutions; its focus remains on increasing the visibility and real-world relevance of the work undertaken by its PhD scholars and faculty members. Through multidisciplinary research, innovation and knowledge-sharing, the university is building an academic environment where ideas can move beyond paper and contribute to practical solutions for society. Building on this sustained commitment, CU UP is preparing to play a stronger role in shaping a more sustainable, innovative and progressive future.

About Chandigarh University Uttar Pradesh (Lucknow)

Envisioned to foster a culture of sustainability and empower future global leaders, Chandigarh University, Uttar Pradesh, immerses 21st-century learners in a personalised and experiential learning experience, integrating an AI-powered academic model and a multidimensional, futuristic perspective on education. Our Uttar Pradesh campus carries forward the venerable legacy of more than a decade of Chandigarh University, Punjab, which has established itself as India’s No. 1 Private University and a torchbearer of groundbreaking pedagogy and research-driven innovation. The AI-augmented new campus offers a broad spectrum of industry-driven futuristic academic programs encompassing data-driven insights, virtual reality experiences, real-world simulations, corporate mentorship, international perspective, interdisciplinary research, cultivation of entrepreneurial spirit, and professional competencies.

Website: https://www.culko.in/

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accesso® Intelligence Introduces Agentic AI for Automated Workflows in Visitor Attractions

New capabilities help teams automate analysis, forecasting, reporting and work across their operations

LONDON, Sept. 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — accesso Technology Group (AIM: ACSO), a leading global technology provider for the leisure, entertainment and cultural markets, today introduced new capabilities that enable attraction operators to turn conversations with accesso Intelligence into recurring automated workflows. Users can now ask the platform to monitor performance, conduct research, detect and investigate changes, develop forecasts, produce reports and share findings with designated stakeholders.

Visitor attractions are complex organisations that operate multiple businesses under one roof, with data spread across ticketing, memberships, food and beverage, retail, parking, operations and other systems. accesso Intelligence, a decision intelligence platform purpose-built for visitor attractions, combines this valuable information together with relevant operational and external context. The result is a fully assembled platform that gives teams a more complete view of their business without requiring them to juggle multiple data and AI tools that don’t integrate.

Through conversation, teams can define the analytical work required, select the appropriate tools and connected data, interpret the results and put the resulting workflow to work across the operation.

“What began as a conversation with your operation is becoming a new way of working within it,” said Angie Judge, Chief Data and Intelligence Officer at accesso. “This is more than just a new way to analyse data. Teams can now delegate ongoing analytical work to accesso Intelligence, allowing people to focus their time on the decisions, creativity and accountability that require human judgement.”

The expansion introduces three new connected capabilities:

• Agentic skills: accesso Intelligence can select and use specialised capabilities to perform multi-step analytical work, such as monitoring performance, detecting and evaluating changes and communicating issues that require attention.
  
   
• Agentic automations: Work created and refined through conversation can be scheduled or triggered repeatedly and conditionally. This can include conducting analyses, updating information and distributing results.
  
   
• Agentic reporting and forecasting: Teams can build and operationalise custom reports. The platform can determine the best predictive approach for each task, combining relevant operational context and external signals. Reports can adapt to what the data shows, rather than saying the same thing every day.

Traditional automation follows predefined steps. Agentic automation begins with an objective. accesso Intelligence determines the work required, selects the appropriate tools and connected data, interprets the results and delivers the requested outcome.

For example, an operator could ask accesso Intelligence to compare weekly visitation and revenue against plan, investigate any meaningful variance and consider relevant operational and external factors. The platform could then assess whether reforecasting is required.

From that conversation, the platform can create a repeatable workflow that monitors results, examines important changes and delivers recommendations and reasoning to the people who need them.

“The next stage of AI in attractions is not simply helping people find an answer,” Judge said. “It is helping teams continuously monitor their business, recognise when conditions change and bring the right recommendation to the right person at the right time.” accesso Intelligence brings data integration, industry-specific semantic modelling, machine learning, visualisation, reporting, conversational insight and workflow automation together in one platform.

The capabilities are available now within accesso Intelligence.

Attendees at IAAPA Expo Europe can learn more about accesso Intelligence and the broader accesso ecosystem at Booth S2123, 22–24 September at ExCeL London. Booth visitors can also request a complimentary personalised visitor-experience report identifying where decision intelligence could help reveal opportunities within their venue.

About accesso Intelligence

accesso Intelligence connects data across the systems that run an attraction and applies AI built on a decade of visitor attractions-specific expertise. The result is a decision intelligence platform that helps teams make faster, smarter and more confident decisions without having to build the underlying infrastructure themselves.

About accesso Technology Group plc

The accesso ecosystem of solutions redefines the guest experience. accesso offers the agility of connected ticketing and eCommerce, virtual queuing, restaurant and retail point of sale, distribution, mobile apps and decision intelligence and analytics solutions for more than 1,100 venues globally. Its technology helps operators streamline operations, increase revenue and improve the guest journey. accesso delivers a high volume of product enhancements year-round and continuously invests in R&D to help venues and operators adapt to evolving guest needs.

accesso is a public company, listed on AIM: a market operated by the London Stock Exchange. Learn more at accesso.com or follow accesso on X (Twitter), LinkedIn and Facebook.

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Zurich Kotak General Insurance reimagines insurance for SMEs through industry first end-to-end digital experience

Offers tailored business protection powered by Zurich Edge’s leading technology stack

MUMBAI, India, Sept. 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Zurich Kotak General Insurance (ZKGI) is reshaping the future of SME insurance by offering a digital-first proposition that makes business protection simpler, smarter and faster. Leveraging Zurich’s globally-proven tech stack – Zurich Edge – the modular solution offers SMEs access to comprehensive business protection through a single interface, supporting their end-to-end insurance journey encompassing quotation, purchasing, servicing, referrals and underwriting.

Zurich Kotak through its cutting-edge technology solutions is enabling a one-stop insurance destination for SMEs, with access to customized coverage and premiums aligned to their unique risk profiles. Businesses can easily secure a policy in just a few taps, making policy issuance up within minutes while ensuring holistic protection for their business.

Indian SMEs contribute nearly 30% of the country’s GDP and support millions of livelihoods. Despite their critical role in the economy, insurance adoption remains low due to the complexity of managing protection across multiple risks and geographies. Zurich Kotak’s Business Secure Plus offers bundled protection opportunity, eliminating the need for SMEs to purchase and manage multiple policies for different risks.

Commenting on the evolving SME risks and Zurich Kotak’s latest proposition, Mr. Birendra Mohanty, Chief Business Officer, Zurich Kotak General Insurance, said, “SMEs are India’s growth engine, and they should be able to navigate risks seamlessly, without insurance becoming a barrier to their progress. At Zurich Kotak our constant efforts are to build a product for SMEs that is easier to access and customize, faster to transact – bringing together product breadth, digital capability, underwriting thinking and partner enablement in one connected proposition. Leveraging the strengths of Zurich and Kotak – global expertise and local trust – and our digital ecosystem, we will be able to make their resilience essential to our nation’s progress.”

Business Secure Plus offers a range of covers such as Fire & Special Perils, Burglary & Housebreaking, Electronic Equipment, All Risk, Fidelity Guarantee, Directors & Officers Liability, Employee Compensation, Money and Machinery Breakdown, subject to the applicable policy terms and conditions. This proposition is expected to grow further with more products, additional covers, risk solutions and technology capabilities, enabling Zurich Kotak to address the evolving needs of SMEs through a unified platform. Zurich Edge is committed to empowering businesses, helping them stand out by providing highly contextual offerings and personalized coverage that truly matter and build long-term loyalty.

About Zurich Kotak General Insurance:

Zurich Kotak General Insurance Company (India) Limited (Zurich Kotak General Insurance) is a 70:30 joint venture between Zurich Insurance Group and Kotak Mahindra Bank. The company adopted its new name in August 2024, following Zurich Insurance Group’s acquisition of a 70% stake in Kotak Mahindra General Insurance Company Limited. Originally established in 2015, Zurich Kotak has evolved into one of the youngest and fastest-growing non-life insurance firms in India. The company offers a comprehensive suite of non-life insurance products in Retail and Commercial segments designed to meet the evolving needs of individuals, families, and businesses. Backed by the global legacy of Zurich and the trusted brand of Kotak, the company is committed to building a modern, technology-driven insurance franchise that delivers reliable protection and long-term value, which supports India’s growing insurance penetration and financial resilience.

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blackNgreen Builds AI Without Barriers, Powered by an AI-First Workplace

As AI reshapes industries worldwide, blackNgreen (BNG) is focused on a different challenge: making AI accessible to everyone and not just those with smartphones or always-on internet. That mission is driving the company’s next phase of product innovation, global expansion and talent growth as it scales AI-powered platforms across telecom networks in more than 80 countries.

NEW DELHI, Sept. 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — blackNgreen (BNG), an 18-year-old technology company serving customers across 80+ countries and handling more than a trillion transactions a month, is putting AI at the centre of its next phase of growth. Its focus spans AI-first products designed to make AI more accessible through telecom networks, as well as the way its own teams work, build and innovate. To support this, BNG is stepping up hiring across technology, sales and business development, in India and globally.

One of the key initiatives is AI On Call, which allows people to access and speak to AI simply through a phone call. The service addresses a major gap in the digital ecosystem: around 3.4 billion people, about 40% of the world’s population, still do not use mobile internet, according to the GSMA, and handset affordability remains one of the biggest barriers. Now live in more than 24 countries, AI On Call can reach about 180 million subscribers through telecom networks.

What makes blackNgreen different

BNG combines deep telecom expertise with capabilities across large language models (LLMs), automatic speech recognition (ASR) and text-to-speech (TTS). This lets it localise AI for new languages, adapt to operator requirements and comply with local regulations in each market. “Most AI today is built for people who are already online. We are building for the person who has never owned a smartphone, and that is now the centre of our product strategy. A phone call is the one interface everyone already knows how to use. Our 18 years inside telecom networks let us take AI there, in local languages, and go live in a new market within days,” said Rahul Gupta, Co-Founder and CEO, blackNgreen.

Turning technology into real-world impact

AI On Call currently handles approximately 60 million queries every month, providing insight into the everyday needs of subscribers across live operator networks. Companionship and emotional support is the largest category, at 22.8% of all queries. Education and learning follows at 14.5%, then news and current affairs (12.5%), sports and entertainment (12.3%), telecom and account services (10.8%), health and medical (9.2%), agriculture and farming (5.4%) and financial guidance (4.3%). Other topics make up the remaining 8.2%. Users spend an average of around 28 minutes on the service each month.

BNG is also transforming everyday communication through AI PA (Personal Assistant), an AI-powered voice assistant that intelligently answers calls on behalf of subscribers when they are unavailable, helping them stay connected without missing important conversations.

Designed for everyone from small-business owners to busy professionals, it helps reduce missed calls and ensures individuals and businesses can stay reachable outside working hours. The service currently handles more than 18% of subscriber calls and is planned to expand to around 18 countries over the next 12 months. Together, these innovations reflect blackNgreen’s broader vision of building AI that reaches subscribers across devices, connectivity environments and everyday telecom interactions.

An AI-First Company, Inside and Out

AI is also being integrated across blackNgreen’s existing products. Its AI outreach platform is replacing traditional outreach platforms across 12 countries and delivering 2.5x conversions, while SmartConnect’s AI-led decision matrix has helped increase revenue by 40%. Inside the organisation, AI is becoming part of everyday work. Teams across functions are being trained to use AI and build their own tools. A specialised automation team has reduced operational effort from 7,200 to 2,200 man-hours, feature sprint cycles have shortened from 15 days to one week, and the product R&D cycle for new launches has fallen from around one year to four months.

Growing the Team Behind Global Innovation

BNG is expanding its engineering, product, marketing, sales and business development teams. The technology team is expected to grow by 65–100% over the next 12 months, and sales and business development are set to double within six to eight months. The company will also add six to seven senior leadership roles. About three-quarters of the new positions will be in India, with the rest across Africa, Europe, Latin America, the Middle East and Southeast Asia.

“Taking AI to new markets at this pace needs a bigger and stronger team. We are hiring across engineering, product, sales & marketing, in India and globally, and we want people who use AI every day to build faster and solve harder problems,” said Rahul Gupta.

Where Ownership Drives Growth

blackNgreen is pairing this expansion with a workplace that gives employees real responsibility early. Its appraisal process no longer relies on a fixed curve, and growth-based profit sharing extends across employee levels. Strong performers work on live operator networks within three to six months of joining and move into product leadership roles as they progress. Business performance is already feeding back to employees. Over the last five months, commercial traction doubled and demand for SmartConnect grew several times over. BNG marked this with company-wide rewards, most of which went to employees outside senior leadership, alongside profit-share payouts linked to business results.

“Our growth model is built on ownership and shared success. People at BNG build products for live operator networks within months of joining, share in the value they create, and progress on capability,” said Atul Tiwari, Chief Human Resources Officer, blackNgreen. For engineers, product builders, AI researchers and business leaders, BNG offers the chance to build technology for global telecom networks and shape how AI is accessed and used at scale.

About blackNgreen (BNG)

Founded in 2008, blackNgreen (BNG) is a global AI technology company enabling telecom operators to accelerate customer engagement, unlock new revenue opportunities and advance digital inclusion. Through its integrated ecosystem of intelligent platforms and digital services, BNG helps deliver AI-powered experiences at scale, making digital services accessible to millions of people across diverse connectivity environments. With 180+ operator relationships across more than 80 countries, blackNgreen combines deep telecom expertise, AI innovation and scalable platforms to help operators grow faster, innovate with confidence and create meaningful business and societal impact.

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ContentLens: India’s First AI Platform That Protects Your Personal Identity

MUMBAI, India, Sept. 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Around 90% of Indians have already encountered a fake celebrity endorsement. Indian celebrities are increasingly turning to courts to protect their personality and identity rights against AI deepfakes and digital likeness misuse. India’s ContentLens provides the solution to protect your personality rights.

ContentLens builds a unique biometric signature for each protected celebrity, covering their face, voice and visual identity. It runs 24/7 surveillance across social media platforms. The moment a potential violation is found, the celebrity’s team gets an instant alert with full evidence and an information package required to initiate and support a takedown request or legal case. India has approximately 15 million active content creators. Even if each creator uploads just 5-6 videos a month, the resulting volume is approximately 75-90 million content pieces. No human team can monitor this at scale. Detection that once took months now takes minutes.

Experiencing the platform firsthand, famous Indian actress Manisha Kandkur says, “I have spent years building my name, my image, and the trust of my fans. When I discovered that AI-generated versions of my face were appearing in fraudulent advertisements, without my knowledge or consent, it was one of the most violating experiences I have had as a public figure. Within days of onboarding, the ContentLens platform flagged multiple instances of my likeness being misused. Every artist deserves this kind of personality rights protection platform.”

Rohan Sahu, Founder & CEO, ContentLens, says, “ContentLens is already working with the Indian music industry and helping them to protect their music IP from unauthorised use. A celebrity’s identity or IP is their face, their voice, the way they carry themselves visually. It is their most valuable and most important personal asset. Generative AI, without safety guardrails, has made it possible for anyone to misuse this IP. Every week, our platform finds potential violations that the celebrity teams had no idea existed, such as fake endorsements, voice clones and scam ads. ContentLens is the only platform in India built specifically to detect it and stop it.”

Hari Nair, Strategic Advisor (ContentLens) & Former CEO (Tips Music Limited), says, “Across celebrity teams in India, the reaction is always the same: they know the deepfake threat is real. What they often don’t realize is that their identity is also being used by brands without permission, a clear revenue loss, and that fake endorsements built on it can just as easily be used to run scams. Do celebrity teams actually know what’s being done with their face, voice and visuals on social media today? If the answer is no, that’s exactly the problem ContentLens solves.”

About ContentLens

ContentLens (www.contentlens.ai) is an AI-powered intellectual property protection platform built for the generative AI era. The company operates across four verticals: celebrity likeness and deepfake detection, music IP protection, content provenance (C2PA) & watermarking, and counterfeit brand detection. ContentLens is headquartered in Bangalore, India, and serves celebrity talent, music labels, sports organisations and enterprise brands seeking to protect their IP at scale.

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