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Hexaware Appoints Vivek Jetley as CEO Designate to Lead its Next Phase of AI-Led Growth

Vivek will assume the role of CEO of Hexaware on October 28, 2026, with a focus on accelerating growth and scaling Hexaware’s AI-led services model globally

MUMBAI, India, Sept. 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Hexaware Technologies (NSE: HEXT), an AI-first digital and IT services company, today announced the appointment of Vivek Jetley as CEO Designate. Vivek will join Hexaware and assume the role of CEO on October 28, 2026. The appointment comes at an important moment for Hexaware as the company enters its next phase of accelerated growth with AI reshaping enterprise technology services globally and creating new sources of client demand.

Srikrishna Ramakarthikeyan (“Keech”) will step down as CEO and as a member of the Board of Directors effective October 28, 2026. He has led Hexaware for 12 years and will remain with the Company as Senior Advisor to ensure a smooth leadership transition.

Vivek is a seasoned business leader with more than 25 years of experience at the intersection of AI and data, enterprise transformation and strategy. He has a proven track record of scaling global businesses, leading large P&Ls and creating new growth engines during periods of technology disruption from data and cloud to GenAI. He brings deep experience in management consulting, analytics and data and AI-led transformation, delivering measurable business outcomes for large global and Fortune 500 enterprise clients. He joins Hexaware from EXL, where he currently serves as President and leads their Insurance, Healthcare and Life Sciences businesses. Prior to this role, he was the President and head of EXL analytics, building and leading industry-leading advanced analytics, AI services and enterprise data management capabilities for clients across verticals. Vivek joined EXL in 2006 through the acquisition of Inductis, a specialized analytics consulting firm where he was a partner. During two decades at EXL, Vivek held various leadership roles with responsibility for corporate strategy, strategic partnerships, innovation and has led several acquisitions.

“On behalf of Hexaware’s Board of Directors, I would like to thank Keech for his contributions to the Company over the past 12 years. He leaves a strong foundation for its next phase of accelerated growth. I am excited to welcome Vivek to Hexaware and see him take the company forward,” said Larry Quinlan, Non Executive Chairman, Hexaware.

“Hexaware has built a strong business, defined by deep domain expertise, trusted client relationships and a growing set of AI capabilities. Vivek brings a proven ability to scale businesses, deepen enterprise relationships and build Data and AI-led growth platforms. As a major shareholder in Hexaware, Carlyle is excited to support Vivek as he steps into this role, and thanks Keech for his contributions to Hexaware over the past 12 years,” said Sandra Horbach, Hexaware Board Member and Chair of Americas Corporate Private Equity at Carlyle.

“I am honored and excited to join Hexaware at such an important moment for the company and our industry. I want to recognize Keech for his leadership and the strong foundation he has helped build at Hexaware. We are at a defining moment for IT services, as AI adoption fundamentally changes how services are delivered, how capabilities are built and how enterprises create value. I see a tremendous opportunity not only to help our clients navigate this transformation, but also to shape Hexaware into a leading AI-led services company that will help define the next generation of our industry. I am excited to lead Hexaware into its next phase of growth and partner with our talented leadership team, colleagues and clients around the world to accelerate the company’s AI-led transformation and create meaningful business outcomes at scale,” said Vivek Jetley.

“It has been a privilege to lead Hexaware and work alongside some of the most talented colleagues, clients and partners in the industry. I am proud of what we have achieved together and confident that the company is well positioned for continued success,” said Keech. “I look forward to supporting a smooth leadership transition in my role as Senior Advisor to the company.”

About Hexaware

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

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2026 Yidan Prize recognizes changemakers redefining education and care at the intersection of health, nutrition, and economics

HONG KONG, Sept. 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The Yidan Prize Foundation, a global philanthropic organization, announced the 2026 Yidan Prize laureates at a press conference in Hong Kong today, marking the prize’s tenth year of championing education changemakers worldwide. Chaired by OECD’s Director for Education and Skills, Andreas Schleicher, the independent Judging Committee has selected Professor Paul W. Glewwe as the 2026 Yidan Prize for Education Research Laureate for breaking barriers to learning by shaping effective policies and interventions through rigorous research, unleashing the potential of children in vulnerable communities and unlocking a healthier, more prosperous future. The Committee has also selected Professor Susan P. Walker, Professor Sally Grantham-McGregor, and Dr Susan M. Chang-Lopez as the 2026 Yidan Prize for Education Development Laureates for developing an evidence-based, early childhood model that transforms children’s development and life trajectories in low-resource, displaced, and indigenous communities.

Laureates of each prize will each receive HK$30 million (approximately US$3.8 million), comprising a cash award of HK$15 million and an unrestricted project fund of HK$15 million to advance their work and expand their reach. Since 2017, the Yidan Prize Foundation has awarded a total of HK$600 million (approximately US$77 million) to 25 laureates, supporting their work in nearly 60 countries and regions.

“The work and collective impact of our laureates over the past decade have made the Yidan Prize a lighthouse to illuminate pathways forward in global education. Every laureate strengthens this commitment, brings transformative ideas, and expands the ways in which we shape the future of education,” said Dr Charles CHEN Yidan, Founder of the Yidan Prize.

The Yidan Prize recognizes changemakers whose work is future-oriented, innovative, transformative, and sustainable. Nominations for the 2027 Yidan Prize will open from 27 October 2026 until 2 March 2027.

Spotlighting what works and breaking down barriers to children’s learning at scale

Paul W. Glewwe, Regents Professor in the Department of Applied Economics at the University of Minnesota, is awarded the 2026 Yidan Prize for Education Research for demonstrating how socioeconomic, health, and nutrition factors beyond traditional inputs in school settings shape children’s learning outcomes. He was instrumental in introducing literacy, numeracy, and abstract reasoning indicators of both children and parents into the World Bank’s household surveys, enabling policymakers to better understand the connection between poverty, inequality, and education. He also pioneered the use of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) to evaluate the effectiveness of education programs and policies, helping governments and development organizations direct resources toward approaches proven to improve learning. In addition, he was among the first economists to incorporate social-emotional skills into economic analyses of education and development. His innovative research across more than 15 developing countries has shaped education policy and practice around the world.

Dr Elizabeth M. King, Head, Judging Panel, Yidan Prize for Education Research, highlighted the significance of Paul’s work. She said, “Transforming education systems and outcomes happens when uncompromising scientific rigor is coupled with a fierce commitment to make a difference in people’s lives. For nearly 40 years, Paul Glewwe has provided that rigor. He has given governments the evidence they need to spend wisely, teachers the tools they need to instruct effectively, and millions of vulnerable children the opportunity to learn, thrive, and escape the trap of intergenerational poverty.”

Supporting parents and caregivers in the most critical years of children’s development

Professor Susan P. Walker, Professor Sally Grantham-McGregor, and Dr Susan M. Chang-Lopez are recognized by the 2026 Yidan Prize for Education Development for their evidence-based early childhood intervention Reach Up. They are Emeritus Professor of Nutrition of the Caribbean Institute for Health Research at The University of the West Indies; Emeritus Professor of International Child Health and Development at University College London; and Senior Lecturer of the Caribbean Institute for Health Research at The University of the West Indies, respectively. Beginning their research careers in health and nutrition, they discovered the critical role of early stimulation and quality interaction in children’s development and life trajectories. Building on this evidence, they developed practical solutions to expand caregivers’ capacity to provide stimulation from age 0 to 4. Using low-cost, culturally adaptable activities rooted in everyday routines, Reach Up supports caregivers in building their knowledge, skills, and confidence to talk, play, and respond in ways that nurture children’s cognitive development. Today, the program is implemented in over 21 countries across the Caribbean, Latin America, Asia, Africa, and the Middle East through existing health, social protection, education, and humanitarian systems. Reach Up’s curriculum and materials are available for free and are continuously evaluated and adapted to improve the program’s effectiveness.

Dorothy K. Gordon, Head, Judging Panel, Yidan Prize for Education Development, applauded the laureates’ contribution to early childhood education. She said, “Reach Up equips children with better chances for an equal start in learning, education, and life. The laureates have demonstrated how lasting change can be achieved through a combination of evidence, partnership, and local leadership. The immense global impact of their work is linked to the quality and rigor of their pathbreaking multi-disciplinary research combined with a toolbox of well-designed interventions.”

Shaping the future of learning at the 2026 Yidan Prize Summit

The 2026 laureates will join three days of stimulating conversations at the Yidan Prize Summit in Hong Kong from 3 to 5 December 2026. Building on last year’s discussion on the future of education at a crossroads, the 2026 Yidan Prize Summit will spotlight a shift underway: seeing education not just as a place, but as a driving force for flourishing ecosystems grounded in human connection, creation, and deep learning in the age of AI. The 2026 Yidan Prize Awards Ceremony will take place on the final day, where the 2026 laureates will receive their prizes.

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About the Yidan Prize Foundation

The Yidan Prize is the world’s highest accolade in education, spotlighting innovators whose research and development work is transforming lives and societies. The Prize comprises two awards: the Yidan Prize for Education Research and the Yidan Prize for Education Development. Each award includes a gold medal, a total sum of HK$30 million — half of which is a cash award of HK$15 million, and another half is an unrestricted project fund of HK$15 million to help laureates advance their missions.

Established in 2016, the Yidan Prize Foundation works toward a better world through education. Anchored around its laureates, the foundation brings together a global community of changemakers — researchers, practitioners, policymakers, and philanthropists — who learn from one another, champion shared standards of excellence, help shape the field’s agenda, and accelerate change at scale.

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SEMI and Silicon Catalyst Aim to Accelerate Global Semiconductor Innovation with Strategic Partnership

Memorandum of Understanding Signed at SEMICON Taiwan 2026 Expands Access to Global Startup Innovation and Industry Resources

TAIPEI, Sept. 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — SEMI, the global industry association connecting the electronics design and manufacturing supply chain, and Silicon Catalyst, the world’s only accelerator focused exclusively on semiconductor innovation, today announced a global strategic partnership designed to accelerate innovation and strengthen connections between semiconductor hardware startups, investors, manufacturers, and technology leaders worldwide. The partnership was formalized through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) at SEMICON Taiwan 2026.

As the pace of technological advancement accelerates in the AI era, semiconductor companies increasingly require faster access to emerging technologies, new business models, and breakthrough innovations. Through this partnership, SEMI and Silicon Catalyst will create new opportunities for collaboration between established industry leaders and the next generation of semiconductor innovators.

“Artificial intelligence is reshaping the semiconductor landscape and increasing the speed at which innovation must move,” said Ajit Manocha, President and CEO of SEMI. “By partnering with Silicon Catalyst, we are creating a powerful global platform that connects semiconductor startups with the industry’s leading companies, investors, and manufacturing ecosystem. This initiative reflects SEMI’s commitment to helping our members identify emerging technologies faster and accelerate the innovation needed to transform tomorrow.”

The partnership will initially launch through activities in Taiwan, the Americas, and Europe, with plans to extend participation opportunities to SEMI members across all regions globally. Through SEMI’s global platform, members will gain access to Silicon Catalyst’s portfolio of startups and innovation ecosystem, while Silicon Catalyst companies will benefit from connections to SEMI’s worldwide network of member companies, investors, technology partners, and industry resources.

“This partnership brings together two organizations committed to advancing semiconductor innovation,” said Pete Rodriguez, CEO of Silicon Catalyst. “By combining Silicon Catalyst’s startup ecosystem with SEMI’s global industry network, we can help accelerate the commercialization of breakthrough technologies and create new opportunities for entrepreneurs, investors, and established industry leaders alike.”

As part of the collaboration, Silicon Catalyst and SEMI will co-organize startup-focused programs and events at SEMICON exhibitions worldwide, including Startup Zones, venture and investor engagement programs, and technology showcase opportunities. These initiatives will begin at the SEMICON Taiwan 2026 Silicon Startups Zone and expand to other major SEMICON events, creating a global pathway for startup engagement across the semiconductor value chain.

“Taiwan has successfully demonstrated the value of connecting startups, investors, and industry leaders through SEMI’s ecosystem,” said Terry Tsao, Global Chief Marketing Officer and President of SEMI Taiwan. “This partnership builds on that foundation and creates a scalable model that can be deployed across the SEMI global network, enabling greater collaboration and innovation throughout the semiconductor industry.”

Key Takeaways on SEMI and Silicon Catalyst Startup Partnership

• Global strategic partnership designed to accelerate innovation in the AI era
• SEMI members gain access to Silicon Catalyst startups and innovation ecosystem
• Silicon Catalyst startups benefit from connections to SEMI’s worldwide network
• Manifested in startup-focused activities at SEMICON exhibitions worldwide

Founded in 2015, Silicon Catalyst is the only accelerator focused exclusively on semiconductor hardware companies and has engaged with more than 5,000 semiconductor startups worldwide, resulting in over 1,500 startups applying, while supporting over 150 portfolio companies admitted. Its ecosystem includes strategic relationships with leading semiconductor companies and technology providers across the global supply chain.

The partnership supports SEMI’s mission to advance the electronics manufacturing and design supply chain by fostering collaboration, accelerating innovation, and strengthening the global semiconductor ecosystem.

Silicon Catalyst Ventures Keynote at SEMICON Taiwan 2026

Shih-Wei Sun, Founding Managing Director of Silicon Catalyst Ventures and board member of Silicon Catalyst, will deliver the opening keynote address at SEMICON Taiwan, Venture Day, September 4^th. He encourages any local Taiwanese startups to apply to Silicon Catalyst and will be available after his keynote address to speak with any entrepreneurial teams interested in learning about the Silicon Catalyst Accelerator.

Dr. Sun has many decades of semiconductor industry experience, including his role as CEO of UMC and founder of Silicon Catalyst Ventures. His Venture Day presentation, entitled “Accelerating Semiconductor Startups Through a Global Innovation Ecosystem” will take place at the Grand Hilai Taipei (6F).

As part of SEMICON Taiwan 2026, SEMI Venture Day is a curated platform connecting innovative startups with corporate VCs, strategic investors, and semiconductor industry leaders to foster investment and collaboration.

About SEMI

SEMI^® is the global industry association connecting over 4,000 companies and 1.5 million professionals worldwide across the semiconductor and electronics design and manufacturing supply chain. We accelerate member collaboration on solutions to top industry challenges through Advocacy, Workforce Development, Sustainability, Supply Chain Management and other programs. Our SEMICON^® expositions and events, technology communities, standards and market intelligence help advance our members’ business growth and innovations in design, devices, equipment, materials, services and software, enabling smarter, faster, more secure electronics. Visit www.semi.org, contact a regional office, and connect with SEMI on LinkedIn and X to learn more.

About Silicon Catalyst – “It’s about what’s next”®

Silicon Catalyst is the world’s only accelerator focused exclusively on accelerating semiconductor hardware solutions, built on a comprehensive coalition of in-kind and strategic partners to dramatically reduce the cost and complexity of development. With a world-class network of mentors to advise startups, Silicon Catalyst is helping new semiconductor companies address the challenges in moving from idea to realization. The Accelerator supplies startups with access to design tools, silicon devices, networking, and a path to funding, banking and marketing acumen to successfully launch and grow their companies’ novel technology solutions. Having established itself as the gold standard for semiconductor hardware startups, Silicon Catalyst’s unique model has been expanded on a global basis to Israel, the UK, the European Union, Australia, Japan and Malaysia, in conjunction with government-backed regional ChipStart programs.

The Silicon Catalyst Angels (SCA) was established in July 2019 as a separate organization to provide access to seed-stage and Series A funding for Silicon Catalyst Portfolio Companies. In February of 2024, Silicon Catalyst Ventures (SCV) was launched to fund early-stage startups accepted into the Accelerator’s two-year program. Silicon Catalyst Angels and Silicon Catalyst Ventures have already made over 100 investments in semiconductor hardware companies. More information is available at www.siliconcatalyst.com.

SEMI Contacts

Samer Bahou/SEMI

Phone: 1-408-943-7870

Email: sbahou@semi.org

Peyton Sun/SEMI Taiwan

Phone: 886-3-560-1777 ext. 209

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Silicon Catalyst LLC Contact

Richard Curtin, Managing Partner

Email: richard@siliconcatalyst.com

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Graebel and Reside Unite to Simplify How Organizations Deploy and Support Talent

Backed by Westbridge Capital and supported by the Graebel family’s continued investment, the combination creates the foundation for a more connected workforce ecosystem that reduces complexity and improves experiences across work and life

DENVER, Sept. 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Graebel Companies, Inc., a global leader in workforce mobility and managed services (“Graebel“), and Reside Worldwide Inc., a leading provider of short and extended stay accommodations (“Reside“), today announced they have combined under common ownership to create a more connected approach to workforce enablement.

Together, the companies are creating the foundation for a new model that helps organizations simplify complexity, improve employee experiences and support talent more effectively. This is enabled by ongoing support of the combined businesses from Westbridge Capital Ltd., one of Canada’s leading private equity firms (“Westbridge“), coupled with the Graebel family’s continued investment.

As employee journeys become more dynamic and complex, organizations are evolving how they support their people, but the systems, providers and technologies supporting those experiences remain fragmented. Together, Graebel and Reside bring complementary strengths that will change the way moves are managed for companies and their employees, better reflecting today’s workforce and workplace.

“Where people live has such an impact on their work experience and success, whether it’s for a longer-term relocation or temporary deployment for a short-term project,” said Ron Dunlap, who will serve as CEO of the combined companies. “Bringing Graebel and Reside together allows us to play a more meaningful role in the employee journey while extending the value we create for clients. It’s an important step toward simplifying complexity, reducing friction and helping organizations better support their people.” 

Clients can expect a sustained commitment to service excellence, relationship continuity and delivery against existing commitments, including the teams and contacts they work with today. Over time, they will also benefit from a more connected ecosystem that reduces fragmentation, strengthens coordination across the employee journey, and delivers long-term value while preserving supplier neutrality, choice and flexibility.

“Bringing Reside’s 3Sixty corporate housing marketplace platform together with Graebel’s technology and service platform will simplify a critical part of the employee journey, helping people settle in and succeed more quickly,” said Lee Curtis, co-founder of Reside. “This brings us closer to delivering the seamless, end-to-end experience employees increasingly expect.”

Westbridge will support continued innovation and help expand the value proposition beyond traditional relocation, helping organizations better support people wherever work happens. Together, Reside and Graebel are creating a foundation for the next phase of growth and a more integrated approach to supporting organizations and their employees. 

“Graebel has a unique vision for the future of managed moves and is leading the industry into a place of more connected support for companies and people, beyond traditional mobility,” said Mike Meekins, Westbridge’s President and CEO. “We’re looking forward to enabling that vision and to supporting this combination as the first step on that path, with additional opportunities on the horizon to reduce friction and improve experiences across the employee journey.”

“Transformation is in Graebel’s DNA and we’ve always sought change that will benefit our clients, their employees and the industry,” said Bill Graebel. “Our family is supportive of this continued evolution of the company and we’re looking forward to working with Graebel leadership, Reside and Westbridge to realize this vision.”

Graebel and Reside will both continue as operating entities. Ron Dunlap will serve as CEO of the combined companies, with Lee Curtis joining the leadership team. The integration process is already underway, with an emphasis on continuity and a continued commitment to client and employee experiences.

Oppenheimer & Co. Inc. acted as exclusive financial advisor and sole arranger of financing to Westbridge and Reside in connection with the transaction, while K&L Gates LLP acted as legal counsel. Baird acted as exclusive financial advisor to Graebel, while Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP acted as legal counsel.

About Graebel

Graebel is a global workforce mobility and managed services provider, helping the world’s leading organizations create certainty in an increasingly complex world. Combining strategic advisory, intelligent technology and deep human expertise, Graebel transforms workforce complexity into confident decisions—enabling organizations to move talent with greater visibility, agility and control.

Founded in 1950, Graebel supports organizations across 190 countries through decades of mobility expertise, strong governance and a carefully curated global partner network. By connecting workforce strategy, mobility and technology into one integrated experience, Graebel helps organizations unlock opportunity for their business and the people behind it. To learn more, visit www.graebel.com.

About Reside

Headquartered in Seattle, WA, Reside is a global leader in alternative accommodations and workforce housing solutions, helping people feel at home no matter where they are. Through its portfolio of hospitality brands and proprietary 3Sixty technology platform, Reside delivers flexible, high-quality accommodations and seamless support for business travelers, relocating employees and extended-stay guests around the world. Reside provides access to more than 3.4 million professionally vetted and globally compliant accommodations across more than 60 countries, connecting clients with the right housing solutions to meet the evolving needs of today’s workforce. Combining innovative technology, hospitality expertise and a global supply network, Reside simplifies the accommodations experience while delivering greater choice, visibility and confidence. In 2023, Reside announced a long-term strategic relationship with Wyndham Hotels & Resorts to affiliate properties under the Reside, a Wyndham Residence brand. To learn more, visit www.staywithreside.com.

About Westbridge

Westbridge is a Canadian private equity firm. Westbridge focuses on private equity investments that by their nature have little correlation to publicly listed securities and may be used to diversify a portfolio and reduce overall portfolio risk and volatility. The firm structures transactions to maintain and ensure long-term alignment of interests, and partners with management teams to provide stability, support growth, and enhance operations through its access to capital markets and network of experienced professionals. To learn more, visit www.westbridgecapital.ca.

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Ocius Technology to Add Sonar Systems to Bluebottle Fleet: NYSE Content Update

NYSE issues a pre-market daily advisory direct from the trading floor.

NEW YORK, Sept. 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) provides a daily pre-market update directly from the NYSE Trading Floor. Access today’s NYSE Pre-market update for market insights before trading begins. 

Ashley Mastronardi delivers the pre-market update on September 2nd

• Ocius announces integration of sonar systems to Bluebottle Fleet.
  • ThayerMayhan and Thales Australia will provide the sonar technology.
  • Ocius CEO Robert Dane will join NYSE Live to discuss how its technology is providing new capabilities to clients.
• Medifast (NYSE: MED) launches the Medifast Metabolic Health Institute.
  • The company says it’s repositioning itself beyond weight loss to address larger metabolic health opportunities.
  • CEO Nick Johnson will join Taking Stock to discuss the firm’s biggest achievements as a publicly traded company.
• The major averages look to bounce back as investors navigate the Middle East.
  • The 10-year U.S. Treasury Yield hit its highest levels since 2023.
  • As of 8:00 AM ET, ICE Brent Crude is trading at about $94 a barrel.

Opening Bell

Hornbeck Offshore celebrates its next chapter of growth.

Closing Bell

Medifast (NYSE: MED) celebrates its 20^th anniversary of listing.

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Cellebrite Guardian Completes IRAP Assessment: Achieves PROTECTED Level for Australian Government Agencies

Independent assessment gives Australian law enforcement, defense and national security agencies a platform for collaborating and managing digital evidence in the cloud quickly and securely

TYSONS CORNER, Va. and PETAH TIKVA, Israel, Sept. 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Cellebrite DI Ltd. (Nasdaq: CLBT), a global leader in AI-powered Digital Investigative and Intelligence solutions for the public and private sectors, today announced that Cellebrite Guardian, its cloud-based digital evidence management platform, has achieved an important technical milestone to support its adoption by the Company’s customers in Australia. Guardian has completed an assessment under the Infosec Registered Assessors Program (IRAP) at the PROTECTED classification level. The assessment was conducted by CyberCX, an Australian Signals Directorate (ASD)-endorsed IRAP assessor.

For the Australian law enforcement, public safety, correctional, defense and national security agencies Guardian will serve, the assessment is about more than a compliance milestone. Digital evidence — a phone extraction tied to a missing child case, cloud footage from a border incident or records supporting a counterterrorism investigation — is often the difference between a case that closes and one that stalls. Agencies need to move that evidence to the cloud to securely collaborate faster across investigators, prosecutors and partner agencies, and the IRAP assessment gives Australian agencies independent, documented assurance that Guardian can carry that sensitive workload without compromising security.

“Every day that an agency waits to move digital evidence to the cloud is a day spent struggling with technology infrastructure instead of protecting communities, nations and businesses,” said Philippe Ouimette, Vice President of Sales, Australia and New Zealand at Cellebrite. “This assessment means Australian agencies no longer have to choose between speed and security — Guardian gives them both, backed by independent evidence they can take straight into their own authorization process.”

Guardian is built to help investigators manage, review and collaborate on digital evidence with a documented chain of custody at every step. As digital evidence volumes grow across mobile devices, drones, cloud services and IoT sources, forensic labs are increasingly stretched. The bottlenecks created by siloed, on-premise infrastructure means delayed evidence review, a fragile chain of custody and potentially delayed justice for victims and communities. Australian agencies are placing greater emphasis on independent assessments, such as IRAP, to validate security controls and support internal risk decisions before moving that evidence workload to the cloud — ensuring that the push for speed and collaboration never comes at the expense of data protection.

Cellebrite will support each Australian agency conducting its own internal authorization process, including providing security architecture documentation aligned to Information Security Management (ISM) expectations, data handling and sovereignty controls and auditability and chain-of-custody documentation for Guardian. This gives agencies the confidence to modernize their investigative workflows without compromising the integrity of the evidence or the trust of the communities they serve.

About Cellebrite

Cellebrite’s (Nasdaq: CLBT) mission is to protect communities, nations and businesses as a global leader in digital investigative and intelligence solutions. More than 7,000 global law enforcement agencies, defense and intelligence organizations and enterprises trust Cellebrite’s AI-powered software portfolio to make forensically sound digital data more accessible and actionable. Cellebrite technology allows customers to accelerate nearly 3 million legally sanctioned investigations annually, enhance sovereign security, elevate operational efficacy and efficiency and enable advanced mobile research and application security. Available via cloud, on-premises and hybrid deployments, Cellebrite’s technology enables its customers around the globe to advance their missions, elevate public safety and safeguard data privacy. To learn more, visit us at www.cellebrite.com, https://investors.cellebrite.com/investors and find us on social media @Cellebrite.

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Khushi Kapoor and Cava Come Together to Create Soft Serve, Her Dream Athleisure Collection

BENGALURU, India, Sept. 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — What happens when an actor known for her effortless personal style gets to create the athleisure wardrobe she actually wants to wear? Soft Serve, a co-created collection by Khushi Kapoor and Cava, brings together Khushi’s personal approach to fashion with Cava’s expertise in performance-led athleisure.

The collaboration began with a simple brief: create pieces that feel as good in motion as they do styled outside of a workout. For Khushi, that meant going beyond simply putting her name on a collection. She was closely involved through the design process, from shaping the mood and aesthetic of the collection to refining silhouettes, colours, fits and details that felt true to her own wardrobe.

Her starting point was her own approach to getting dressed. Khushi wanted pieces that could move seamlessly between different parts of her day, with a strong emphasis on comfort, flattering silhouettes and the kind of understated detailing that makes a piece feel elevated without trying too hard.

The process involved multiple rounds of conversations, sampling and fittings, with Khushi weighing in on the details that mattered to her. The result is a collection that reflects the pieces she genuinely gravitates towards, while bringing in Cava’s understanding of movement, functionality and performance.

At the heart of Soft Serve is an idea that became central to the collection: Soft does not mean Weak.

The collection explores the coexistence of qualities that are often treated as opposites: softness and strength, femininity and drive, comfort and performance. Inspired by the idea of Yin and Yang, Soft Serve is built around the belief that there is no need to choose between them.

For Khushi, that duality also reflects how she approaches her own style and life.

“I’ve always wanted my wardrobe to feel effortless, but that doesn’t mean compromising on how a piece fits, feels or functions. With Soft Serve, I got to take all the things I naturally gravitate towards and build them into a collection that feels genuinely personal to me,” says Khushi Kapoor. “I was involved throughout the process, from the silhouettes and colours to the finer details, because I wanted every piece to feel like something I would actually wear. The idea of bringing softness and strength together really resonated with me, and I think you can feel that balance throughout the collection.”

The collection also reflects the shared sensibility between Khushi and Cava. While Khushi brings a distinct, fashion-led perspective, Cava brings its expertise in designing athleisure that is made to move. Its Adaptive Athleisure philosophy focuses on creating versatile pieces that can transition across workouts, everyday plans and everything in between.

For Cava’s Co-founder Ria Mittal, that overlap made the collaboration feel instinctive.

“Khushi came into the process with a very clear understanding of what she wanted the collection to feel like, and that made the collaboration incredibly exciting. She was not looking to simply create something that looked good; she cared about how the pieces fit, moved and felt,” says Ria Mittal, Co-Founder, Cava. “Soft Serve really captures that balance we both believe in. You can be soft and still be incredibly driven. You can care about aesthetics and be equally obsessed with functionality. For us, that is what makes the collection feel authentic.”

For Shreya Mittal, Co-Founder, Cava, the collaboration also reflects a side of Cava that has always existed beneath its aesthetic identity.

“Cava has always been about bringing together things that are not traditionally seen as belonging together. We have a very pinterest-y, aesthetic world, but underneath that is an intense focus on product, performance and functionality,” says Shreya Mittal, Co-Founder, Cava. “Khushi understood that balance instinctively. What made this collaboration special was that we were able to take her personal style and translate it into pieces that still have the performance and versatility Cava is known for. Soft Serve feels like a very natural meeting point between the two.”

The result is a collection designed around feminine silhouettes, considered details and movement-led functionality, bringing together the aesthetic world Khushi naturally gravitates towards with Cava’s approach to performance and versatility.

More than a celebrity collaboration, Soft Serve is a collection built through a shared creative process. Khushi’s personal style becomes the starting point, while Cava’s design and product expertise bring the pieces to life.

Soft Serve by Khushi Kapoor x Cava launched on 1 September 2026 and is available at Cava

Because softness and strength were never meant to be mutually exclusive.

You can have both.

About Cava Athleisure

Cava Athleisure is an Indian athleisure brand founded by sisters Ria Mittal and Shreya Mittal in 2020, built on the belief that activewear should be as versatile, expressive and dynamic as the lives of those who wear it. Born from the founders’ own search for stylish, functional activewear that could seamlessly fit into everyday life, Cava has evolved into a contemporary movement-led brand that brings together fashion, functionality, comfort and performance.

With a focus on modern design and high-performance fabrics, Cava is creating a distinct space in India’s evolving athleisure landscape. The brand goes beyond activewear to build a lifestyle around movement, confidence and self-expression, catering to a new generation that values both performance and personal style.

Website: https://cavaathleisure.com/ 

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FAGE ANNOUNCES MULTI-YEAR PARTNERSHIP WITH THE FIA WORLD ENDURANCE CHAMPIONSHIP LONE STAR LE MANS RACE

FAGE brings its history of culinary excellence to the world-renowned FIA WEC circuit

STRASSEN, Luxembourg, Sept. 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — FAGE International S.A. (the “Company” or “FAGE”), a leading international Greek yogurt company, today announced a new multi-year partnership with the FIA WEC Lone Star Le Mans race, becoming an Official Partner of the premier endurance racing event and strengthening its ties to global motorsports.

Through the multi-year agreement, FAGE will bring its signature range of Greek yogurt to the growing WEC fanbase through direct touchpoints including exclusive culinary experiences from the Le Mans Spirit Club to the paddock, offering fans elevated tastes throughout the race weekend.

“Our partnership with FIA WEC Lone Star Le Mans brings together two organizations with a deep respect for heritage, craftsmanship and performance,” said Athanassios Filippou, FAGE’s CEO. “We’re excited to give WEC’s passionate community tastes they’ll remember, and share in the championship’s ambition to continually challenge expectations.”

Celebrated for its time-honored culinary craftsmanship and dedication to taste and quality, FAGE’s presence at FIA WEC Lone Star Le Mans unites the two organizations’ unwavering commitment to performance and excellence.

Marius Louvet, Marketing and Communication Director, FIA World Endurance Championship, said:

“We are delighted to welcome FAGE on-board as a partner for Lone Star Le Mans. FAGE is a well-established and extremely successful international consumer brand, and this partnership clearly demonstrates FIA WEC’s ability to attract interest from beyond the traditional motorsport and automotive ecosystem.

“FAGE will have a highly visible and tangible presence over the race weekend at COTA, featuring multiple activations that underscore our commitment to continuing to enrich the fan experience and bring new brands closer to the championship’s ever-growing audience. It will be a pleasure to host the FAGE team on-site.”

Featuring cutting-edge, purpose-built racing prototypes piloted by professional drivers in the headlining Hypercar category, alongside production-based sportscars comprising a blend of professionals and amateurs in LMGT3, FIA WEC pits the world’s leading competitors against each other in a sensational spectacle of sporting prowess realized through a test of speed, strategy, engineering and human performance.

As an Official Partner, FAGE will be visible across Lone Star Le Mans, supported by on-site activations and digital content for fans to engage with, joining a global celebration of endurance racing while bringing its own heritage and culinary expertise to one of the world championship’s most distinctive events.

About FAGE

FAGE is a leading dairy company passionate about sharing the finest dairy products with food lovers around the globe. Founded in Greece in 1926, FAGE has grown from its Greek roots into an international brand, offering exceptional dairy products in over 30 countries. Best known for its signature Greek strained yogurt, FAGE continues to inspire healthy lifestyles and deliver deliciously crafted products.

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Futura MedTech Appoints Abhishek Bhargava as Group CEO

BENGALURU, India, Sept. 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Futura MedTech today announced the appointment of Abhishek Bhargava as Group Chief Executive Officer (CEO), marking an important milestone in the company’s journey as it enters its next phase of growth and transformation.

With nearly two decades of experience across leading global healthcare and MedTech organisations, Abhishek brings extensive expertise in building and scaling complex, multi-therapy MedTech businesses.

Most recently, Abhishek was a member of Medtronic India’s Leadership Team, where he served as Senior Director, Transformation & Growth Business. During his nine-year tenure with Medtronic India, he led multiple operating units and business portfolios, including Surgical Innovations covering Sutures, Stapling, Energy, Hernia and Visualization. His leadership experience also spans Coronary & Renal Denervation, Structural Heart, Acute Care & Monitoring, Endoscopy, Surgical Robotics, Cardiac Rhythm Management and Cardiac Ablation Solutions.

Earlier in his career, Abhishek held progressive leadership roles at Johnson & Johnson MedTech across the Cordis and Biosense Webster franchises, where he contributed to growth in interventional cardiology and electrophysiology.

Beyond his corporate leadership experience, Abhishek brings an entrepreneurial perspective to his new role. He co-founded SmartMedicalBuyer.com, one of India’s early digital platforms focused on medical supply procurement.

An alumnus of XLRI Jamshedpur and Hindu College, University of Delhi, Abhishek combines strategic business expertise with hands-on leadership experience across diverse healthcare technologies and markets.

His appointment reinforces Futura MedTech’s commitment to building a diversified and professionally managed MedTech platform. With a strong foundation, trusted brand and passionate teams, the company is focused on accelerating its growth and strengthening its position within India’s healthcare and medical technology ecosystem.

As Group CEO, Abhishek will lead Futura MedTech into its next chapter, driving the organisation’s strategic growth and supporting its ambition to build one of India’s leading diversified MedTech platforms.

About Futura MedTech

Futura MedTech is focused on building a diversified and professionally managed MedTech platform, supported by a strong foundation, trusted brands and a commitment to advancing healthcare through innovation and growth.

Media Contact

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Why AI Needs More Than Models: Inside CLOE’s Human Perception Architecture

New details reveal how Iyuno’s CLOE combines sensory inputs, cognitive integration, and persistent memory to create a cohesive understanding of content.

BURBANK, Calif., Sept. 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Following the introduction of CLOE’s multi-agent architecture, Iyuno today shared new details on the human-inspired system that enables the platform to build a persistent, reusable understanding of content.

Rather than processing content as isolated inputs, CLOE was designed to mirror how people naturally experience stories—combining what they see, hear, and read before connecting those signals through memory, reasoning, and context into a cohesive understanding.

“People don’t understand a story through dialogue alone or visuals alone,” said David Lee, CEO of Iyuno. “We naturally combine multiple sensory inputs, connect them with memory and reasoning, and build understanding over time. CLOE was designed to follow that same process.”

At the foundation of the platform is CLOE’s Human Sensory System, where specialized AI agents independently process visual, auditory, and language inputs—including appearance, action, dialogue, tone, music, and subtext.

Those signals are then brought together through Cognitive Integration, where additional agents perform multimodal fusion, reasoning, contextual analysis, and memory formation. Rather than treating each scene as a separate task, CLOE continuously connects relationships, emotional intent, narrative progression, and character continuity into a persistent Context Memory.

The result is a cohesive understanding that extends beyond literal interpretation—capturing the context, relationships, and creative intent that drive storytelling.

“Understanding isn’t created by a single model,” Lee said. “It emerges when multiple perspectives are brought together into a shared contextual memory. That’s what allows AI to move beyond processing content to truly understanding it.”

This persistent Context Memory becomes a reusable foundation for future workflows, enabling AI capabilities to operate from the same consistent understanding rather than reconstructing context each time.

Future announcements will explore how this shared contextual foundation powers CLOE Skills across localization, accessibility, creative production, and other content workflows.

About Iyuno

Iyuno (www.iyuno.com) is a global media localization company delivering dubbing, subtitling, and content services for the world’s leading studios, broadcasters, and streaming platforms. With a presence in 45 offices across 29 countries, Iyuno combines creative expertise with innovative technology to help content reach audiences everywhere. The company is also the creator of CLOE, a contextual intelligence platform that transforms content into structured understanding, enabling AI-powered workflows across localization, accessibility, marketing, and emerging content experiences.

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