KORE Selects 3CLogic AI-Powered Voice-first CX Platform to Elevate Customer Experiences and Drive Operational ROI

Deep integration with ServiceNow® CSM will replace disjointed systems with a unified platform to seamlessly manage, route, and measure both human and Voice AI engagements.

RIVERSIDE, Calif., Nov. 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — 3CLogic, the voice-first CX platform for the enterprise, today announced its selection by KORE Group Holdings, Inc. (“KORE”), a global leader in Internet of Things (“IoT”) connectivity, solutions and analytics. KORE will deploy 3CLogic to transform its global customer service operations, leveraging the solutions’ voice AI and contact center capabilities together with ServiceNow® Customer Service Management (CSM) to consolidate legacy systems, harness real-time transcription, and drive measurable return on investment (ROI).

The Challenge: Modernizing a Disjointed Agent Experience

As a global leader simplifying the complexities of IoT connectivity, KORE processes a high volume of complex technical inquiries that require rapid, accurate resolution. However, prior to selecting 3CLogic, the company’s customer service infrastructure faced operational bottlenecks. Disjointed legacy telephony systems resulted in manual call logging tasks, limited data visibility, and fragmented agent desktop experiences that hindered overall productivity.

To meet the evolving demands of its enterprise customer base, KORE sought to consolidate and replace these disconnected systems with an AI-driven, omnichannel solution capable of embedding natively within their existing ServiceNow CSM system. The immediate goals were to eliminate “swivel-chair” inefficiencies, reduce Average Handle Time (AHT), and provide a frictionless, unified workspace for both agents and supervisors.

The Solution: A Unified Platform for Human and Voice AI Engagements

With 3CLogic, KORE will centralize its voice and digital interactions directly within the ServiceNow Configurable Agent Workspace. Rather than relying on an aggregation of disjointed point solutions, KORE inherits a holistic CX platform designed to solve for both Voice AI agents and human engagements—allowing the enterprise to seamlessly build, deploy, route, and measure both equally. Key capabilities and expected value include:

• Intelligent Routing and Self-Service: By leveraging ServiceNow data in real-time, 3CLogic will enable KORE to dynamically route callers to the most appropriate human agent or automated self-service workflow based on caller intent, customer history, and account status. The intelligent experiences and voice workflows will reduce transfer rates, accelerate time-to-resolution, and empower customers to resolve routine inquiries independently.
  
  
  
  
• Real-Time Transcription and Generative AI: A critical driver in the selection process was 3CLogic’s robust GenAI feature set. KORE agents will no longer rely on manual, time-consuming note-taking. Interactions are instantly transcribed, summarized, and automatically associated with the designated ServiceNow Contact or Case. The built-in automation drastically reduces After-Call Work (ACW), significantly boosting agent utilization rates and delivering immediate ROI through lowered operational costs.
  
  
  
  
• Consolidated Reporting and Analytics: Unifying telecom data with ServiceNow’s system of record, KORE leadership will gain a single pane of glass for all CX reporting. The combination of rich, transcribed interaction data and native ServiceNow analytics provides comprehensive insights into agent performance, customer sentiment, and contact center trends.

A Phased Approach to AI Optimization

The initial deployment will serve as the foundation for KORE’s broader, long-term AI strategy. Aligning with new budget initiatives in early 2027, KORE will further expand its 3CLogic footprint by introducing advanced Speech Analytics and Coaching capabilities to drive continuous optimization as well as Voice AI Hub to easily build and deploy voice AI agents. The plan will empower KORE to leverage 3CLogic’s latest AI solutions, including AI Evaluations, to optimize ROI across its entire customer service operations. 

Executive Perspectives

“Our mission at KORE is to simplify the complexities of IoT for our customers, and that philosophy must extend to our internal customer support operations,” said Erica Boos, Customer Experience Leader at KORE. “By integrating 3CLogic with our ServiceNow CSM instance, we are empowering our agents with the intelligent, unified tools they need to resolve issues faster. The addition of real-time transcription and automated data entry will not only drive tremendous operational efficiencies and tangible ROI, but also allow our team to focus entirely on delivering a world-class customer experience.”

“We are thrilled to partner with an industry innovator like KORE,” stated Bob Doherty, VP of Global Sales at 3CLogic. “In today’s enterprise landscape, voice is no longer just a channel strategy, it is an AI strategy. By unifying voice, generative AI, and IT workflows directly inside ServiceNow, KORE is positioned to dramatically enhance agent productivity while unlocking powerful, data-driven insights from every single customer interaction.”

About KORE

KORE is a global leader in IoT connectivity and managed services, helping organizations simplify the complexity of deploying, managing and scaling connected solutions. Through its global carrier relationships, technology platform and deep operational expertise, KORE provides secure, reliable and scalable connectivity, managed services, location-based services and analytics to customers across industries and geographies. KORE helps organizations connect and manage devices, navigate complex connectivity requirements and accelerate the deployment of IoT applications around the world. For more information, please visit www.korewireless.com.

About 3CLogic

3CLogic transforms customer and employee experiences with its patented and award-winning AI-powered cloud contact center solutions purpose-built to enhance today’s leading CRM and Customer Service Management platforms. Globally available and leveraged by the world’s leading brands, its offerings empower enterprise organizations with innovative capabilities, such as intelligent self-service, Generative AI, Conversational AI, agent automation & coaching, and AI-powered sentiment analytics — all designed to lower operational costs, maximize ROI, and deliver better, faster, and more personalized interactions for IT, employee, and customer service. For more information, please visit www.3clogic.com.

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Blockchain.com Launches API-Powered Trading, Expanding Direct Institutional Access to Deep Crypto Market Liquidity

New institutional trading API delivers 24/7 access to principal liquidity, all-in executable quotes, transparent pricing, and flexible settlement across digital assets

LONDON, Nov. 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Blockchain.com, a global leader in crypto services for retail and institutional users, today announced the launch of its API Trading offering, expanding its prime brokerage capabilities and enabling financial institutions to access deep digital asset liquidity through automated, direct execution.

Built on Blockchain.com’s established institutional trading infrastructure, the new offering provides institutional clients with direct, 24/7 electronic access to Blockchain.com’s deep principal liquidity through a single API, enabling efficient trading across major cryptocurrencies, altcoins, and stablecoins. The API complements Blockchain.com’s existing high-touch OTC voice and chat trading services, providing institutional clients with the flexibility to combine automated execution with personalized trading support as needed. API Trading integrates seamlessly into clients’ existing trading systems, reducing operational complexity.

Institutional clients can access all-in, executable quotes, benefit from competitive, transparent pricing, and execute directly with Blockchain.com rather than navigating multiple trading venues. Eligible clients can also trade without pre-funding and select settlement schedules that align with their operational needs.

“Institutional participation in digital assets is becoming more sophisticated, and trading infrastructure needs to evolve alongside it,” said Marc Sischka, Global Head of OTC Trading at Blockchain.com. “Institutions want direct, seamless access to deep liquidity, transparent pricing, and execution capabilities. By making our principal liquidity available through an API, we’re giving clients greater control over how they trade while maintaining the flexibility and personalized service that have long been the core strengths of our institutional trading desk.”

The launch marks further expansion of Blockchain.com’s Institutional Prime Brokerage business, which serves more than 1,500 institutional clients and provides a comprehensive suite of institutional services, including OTC spot and derivatives trading, custody, staking, and yield generation. Extending liquidity capabilities into electronic trading gives hedge funds, family offices, corporations, and other institutions more flexible execution and efficient access to a broad range of digital assets through a single trading relationship.

Institutional clients interested in API Trading can visit www.blockchain.com/institutional/api-trading to explore the offering and request access to API documentation, or reach out to a sales representative for more information.

About Blockchain.com:

Blockchain.com is connecting the world to the future of finance. The most trusted and fastest-growing global crypto company helps millions safely access cryptocurrency. Since its inception in 2011, Blockchain.com has supported over 95M+ wallets, 44M+ confirmed accounts, and more than $1.1 trillion in crypto transactions. Operating in more than 70 jurisdictions, Blockchain.com offers secure self-custody, institutional services, and a growing product suite aligned with global regulation and privacy standards.

Media Contact:

Press@blockchain.com

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NYSE Chair Sharon Bowen Earns Lifetime Achievement Award: NYSE Content Update

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

NEW YORK, Nov. 5, 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. 

Kristen Scholer delivers the pre-market update on November 5th

• NYSE Chair Sharon Bowen recognized by Governance Intelligence
  • Bowen is the recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2026 Corporate Governance Awards. 
  • The event, which convenes industry professionals from the governance, risk, and compliance community, takes place tonight in New York City.
  • Bowen will join NYSE Live to dive deeper into what makes a strong board in today’s corporate environment.
• Serval boosts its valuation to $3 billion
  • Serval announced its third funding round in the past 12 months.
  • The company has doubled annual recurring revenue each quarter since its Series B round in December 2025.
  • Co-founder + CTO Alex McCleod will join NYSE Live to discuss how the company will further invest in Catalyst, its automation agent.
• e.l.f. Beauty says it has delivered its 31^st straight quarter of net sales growth
  • The company reported 51% net sales growth for the three months that ended on September 30.
  • e.l.f Beauty (NYSE: ELF) shares rose by over 5% in extended hours trading.
  • CFO Mandy Fields will join NYSE Live to outline the company’s biggest goals for the coming months.

Opening Bell

Governance Intelligence honors NYSE Chair Sharon Bowen as the 2026 Corporate Governance Awards Lifetime Achievement recipient

Closing Bell

Acushnet (NYSE: GOLF) celebrates its 10^th anniversary of listing

For market insights, IPO activity, and today’s opening bell, download the NYSE TV App and check out the NYSE YouTube: TV.NYSE.com and YouTube.com/@NYSEofficial

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Blockchain.com Launches API-Powered Trading, Expanding Direct Institutional Access to Deep Crypto Market Liquidity

New institutional trading API delivers 24/7 access to principal liquidity, all-in executable quotes, transparent pricing, and flexible settlement across digital assets

LONDON, Nov. 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Blockchain.com, a global leader in crypto services for retail and institutional users, today announced the launch of its API Trading offering, expanding its prime brokerage capabilities and enabling financial institutions to access deep digital asset liquidity through automated, direct execution.

Built on Blockchain.com’s established institutional trading infrastructure, the new offering provides institutional clients with direct, 24/7 electronic access to Blockchain.com’s deep principal liquidity through a single API, enabling efficient trading across major cryptocurrencies, altcoins, and stablecoins. The API complements Blockchain.com’s existing high-touch OTC voice and chat trading services, providing institutional clients with the flexibility to combine automated execution with personalized trading support as needed. API Trading integrates seamlessly into clients’ existing trading systems, reducing operational complexity.

Institutional clients can access all-in, executable quotes, benefit from competitive, transparent pricing, and execute directly with Blockchain.com rather than navigating multiple trading venues. Eligible clients can also trade without pre-funding and select settlement schedules that align with their operational needs.

“Institutional participation in digital assets is becoming more sophisticated, and trading infrastructure needs to evolve alongside it,” said Marc Sischka, Global Head of OTC Trading at Blockchain.com. “Institutions want direct, seamless access to deep liquidity, transparent pricing, and execution capabilities. By making our principal liquidity available through an API, we’re giving clients greater control over how they trade while maintaining the flexibility and personalized service that have long been the core strengths of our institutional trading desk.”

The launch marks further expansion of Blockchain.com’s Institutional Prime Brokerage business, which serves more than 1,500 institutional clients and provides a comprehensive suite of institutional services, including OTC spot and derivatives trading, custody, staking, and yield generation. Extending liquidity capabilities into electronic trading gives hedge funds, family offices, corporations, and other institutions more flexible execution and efficient access to a broad range of digital assets through a single trading relationship.

Institutional clients interested in API Trading can visit www.blockchain.com/institutional/api-trading to explore the offering and request access to API documentation, or reach out to a sales representative for more information.

About Blockchain.com:

Blockchain.com is connecting the world to the future of finance. The most trusted and fastest-growing global crypto company helps millions safely access cryptocurrency. Since its inception in 2011, Blockchain.com has supported over 95M+ wallets, 44M+ confirmed accounts, and more than $1.1 trillion in crypto transactions. Operating in more than 70 jurisdictions, Blockchain.com offers secure self-custody, institutional services, and a growing product suite aligned with global regulation and privacy standards.

Media Contact:

Press@blockchain.com

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ROYAL CARIBBEAN ANNOUNCES SUMMER 2028 CARIBBEAN LINEUP ACROSS FOUR ICON CLASS SHIPS AND NEWLY AMPLIFIED VACATIONS

Vacationers can explore tropical Caribbean islands and sun-drenched Mexican beaches on 11 different ships, including the newest ultimate family vacation Hero of the Seas and soon-to-be-amplified Symphony of the Seas

MIAMI, Nov. 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Royal Caribbean has unveiled its boldest lineup of Caribbean and Mexico vacations yet, giving adventurers new ways to explore the region from Florida, Texas, Puerto Rico and the Northeast. From April 2028 through October 2028, adventurers can explore the white sand beaches, turquoise waters and lush landscapes of tropical destinations across 11 game-changing ships, including four Icon Class ships from Florida and Texas and Symphony of the Seas from Miami, which will debut all-new amplified experiences in 2028. The summer 2028 lineup of vacations are now open to book on Royal Caribbean’s website for Crown & Anchor Society loyalty members, ahead of the official opening later this afternoon.

The 2028 adventures will take vacationers to sun-soaked destinations across the Caribbean and Mexico, including Nassau, The Bahamas; Cozumel, Mexico; Grand Turk, Turks and Caicos; St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands; Samaná, Dominican Republic, and more. The lineup also features Royal Caribbean’s signature destinations, led by the award-winning Perfect Day CocoCay, where adventurers can chase thrills on 14 waterslides at Thrill Waterpark, unwind at the adults-only Hideaway Beach or enjoy the exclusive Coco Beach Club. In Nassau, vacationers can purchase a day pass to Royal Beach Club Paradise Island and enjoy the ultimate beach day with pools, beaches, swim-up bars, local cuisine and more.

2028 Summer Caribbean Highlights

Vacations from Florida

• Hero of the Seas – From Miami
  
  Beginning April 2028, the newest Icon Class ship will travel to Eastern and Western Caribbean destinations on 7-night vacations, including Royal Caribbean’s Perfect Day CocoCay in The Bahamas. Vacationers on Hero can explore Philipsburg, St. Maarten, by catamaran, take in views from the aerial tram in Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas, or participate in traditional cooking classes in Cozumel. Back on the ship, vacationers can make lifelong memories across nine pools – including the new Coconut Cove pool and The Hideaway swim-up bar – more than 40 ways to dine and drink, all-new cooking classes, family accommodations like the three-story Ultimate Family Treehouse and more.
  
  
  
  
• Symphony of the Seas – From Miami
  
  Debuting a newly amplified lineup of experiences in 2028 to be revealed at a later date, Symphony will bring vacationers to picturesque destinations across the Caribbean on 6- and 8-night getaways. Vacationers can explore the historic Queen Emma Bridge in Willemstad, Curacao, raft on the Martha Brae River and hike Dunn’s River Falls in Falmouth, Jamaica. Plus, Symphony brings both high-energy days and evenings with the 10-story Ultimate Abyss dry slide, AquaTheater performances and more than 20 dining venues with global cuisines.
  
  
  
  
• Legend of the Seas – From Fort Lauderdale
  
  On 6- and 8-night vacations, Legend will visit Perfect Day CocoCay and other tropical destinations beginning April 2028. With visits to Cabo Rojo, Dominican Republic, and Oranjestad, Aruba, vacationers seeking relaxation can sunbathe on the white sand beaches and swim in the crystal-clear waters while thrill-seekers embark on ATV rides through rugged jungle terrain or snorkel near abandoned cargo ships. On Legend, families have a record-breaking 28 options to dine, including the immersive Royal Railway – Legend Station journeying through the Silk Routes, bold entertainment headlined by Roald Dahl’s “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory” and more.
  
  
  
  
• Star of the Seas – From Port Canaveral (Orlando)
  
  Star will bring vacationers to Perfect Day CocoCay; Samaná; San Juan, Puerto Rico; and other tropical hotspots on 7-night Western and Eastern Caribbean vacations. Travelers can explore lush mangrove forests, visit natural wonders like El Limón Waterfall, explore historic landmarks in Charlotte Amalie and discover local cuisine in Cozumel.
  
  
  
  
• Harmony of the Seas – From Port Canaveral (Orlando)
  
  The recently amplified Harmony will visit Perfect Day CocoCay and destinations throughout the Caribbean on 7-night vacations that blend relaxation and adventure. While in Nassau, vacationers can experience Royal Caribbean’s Royal Beach Club Paradise Island for the ultimate beach day with swim-up bars, pools and beaches, and Bahamian cuisine. On deck, guests can relax at the Caribbean-inspired pool deck, sip on tropical drinks at The Lime & Coconut or dine at more than 20 venues.
  
  
  
  
• Brilliance of the Seas – From Tampa
  
  Brilliance will explore Western Caribbean destinations known for their pristine beaches and aquatic wildlife during 6- and 7-night getaways beginning April 2028. Adventurers can snorkel in the Mesoamerican Barrier Reef, the second-largest coral reef system in the world, while in Belize City or swim with stingrays in Grand Cayman’s famous Stingray City.

Vacations from Texas

• Icon of the Seas – From Galveston
  
  The world’s best family vacation takes on Texas with 6- and 8-night Western Caribbean vacations, with visits to Cozumel; Roatan, Honduras, and other tropical destinations. Adventurers on Icon can visit Mayan archaeological sites, snorkel with stingrays or zipline through rainforest canopies. At sea, vacationers can enjoy specialty beverages from Swim & Tonic, the brand’s first ever swim up bar, as well as over 40 other ways to dine and drink.

Vacations from Puerto Rico

• Enchantment of the Seas – From San Juan
  
  On 7-night getaways, Enchantment will visit must-see islands across the Southern Caribbean, including Tortola, British Virgin Islands; St. John’s, Antigua; Basseterre, St. Kitts & Nevis; Castries, St. Lucia; Roseau, Dominica; and Bridgetown, Barbados. Between destinations, Enchantment has a variety of thrills and ways to chill, in addition to fan-favorite dining venues like premium cuts at Chops Grille and cuisines from around the world in the Windjammer.

Vacations from the Northeast

• Vision of the Seas – From Baltimore
  
  With 5- to 9-night vacations, Vision will take vacationers to the famous pink sands of Bermuda’s Horseshoe Bay Beach and underground lakes in the Crystal Caves, as well as to spots in Fort De France, Martinique; St. Johns, Antigua; and other pristine destinations in the Southern Caribbean. Vision features over two acres of glass and provides panoramic ocean views as vacationers relax and recharge between destinations.
  
  
  
  
• Independence of the Seas – From Cape Liberty
  
  In spring 2028, Independence will bring 4- to 9-night vacations to destinations across Canada, New England, Bermuda and the Eastern Caribbean. Vacationers can collect sea glass, take a dip in Jobson’s Cove or stroll along the pure blue coastline of Elbow Beach in Bermuda, and swim with dolphins in Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic.
  
  
  
  
• Oasis of the Seas – From Cape Liberty
  
  Oasis will bring 7-night vacations to the Caribbean, perfect for making memories with the whole family and epic celebrations. While at Royal Caribbean’s Perfect Day CocoCay, vacationers can visit The Hideaway, an ultimate adults-only beachfront paradise, or get their adrenaline pumping on the 14 waterslides in Thrill Waterpark. In Nassau, adventurers can head to Royal Beach Club Paradise Island for the ultimate beach day. Oasis also features seven distinct neighborhoods to explore, with each bringing a mix of thrills, ways to chill, dining and entertainment.

Vacationers can book the new and upcoming adventures on Royal Caribbean’s website.

About Royal Caribbean

Royal Caribbean, part of Royal Caribbean Group (NYSE: RCL), has delivered memorable vacations for more than 50 years. The cruise line’s game-changing ships and signature destinations revolutionize vacations with industry-leading innovations and an all-encompassing combination of experiences, from thrills and ways to chill, to dining and entertainment, for every type of family and vacationer. Voted “Best Cruise Line Overall” for 23 consecutive years in the Travel Weekly Readers Choice Awards, Royal Caribbean makes memories with adventurers across more than 300 destinations in 80 countries on all seven continents, including Perfect Day CocoCay in The Bahamas and Royal Beach Clubs in Paradise Island and Santorini, plus Royal Beach Club Lelepa coming soon.

Media can stay up to date by following @RoyalCaribPR on X and visit www.RoyalCaribbeanPressCenter.com. For additional information or to book, vacationers can visit www.RoyalCaribbean.com, call (800) ROYAL-CARIBBEAN or contact their travel advisor. 

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Chinese and foreign cultural & media figures visited China Auto Valley

BEIJING, Nov. 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — From September 9 to 11, 2026, the event “Smart Manufacturing Stories, Global Voices — China Auto Valley Tour for Chinese and Foreign Cultural & Media Figures” was held in the Wuhan Economic & Technological Development Zone, Hubei Province. The event was co-organized by the CICG Academy of Translation and Interpretation and the Publicity Department of the Working Committee of the Wuhan Economic & Technological Development Zone.

Translators, writers, and media journalists from China, the United Kingdom, Egypt, Pakistan, Morocco, Russia gathered in Wuhan. They visited the Dongfeng Motor Global Innovation Center, M-Hero vehicles, the Geely Lotus Global Smart Factory, and the China Auto Valley Exhibition Center, learning about autonomous driving technology, experiencing the smart manufacturing capabilities of China Auto Valley up close, and gaining a firsthand understanding of the automotive industry’s iterative upgrading, the clustering of science and technology industries, and urban renewal and transformation.

The visitors unanimously agreed that the Wuhan Economic & Technological Development Zone has made a major transition from traditional automobile manufacturing to smart and green manufacturing. Its comprehensive industrial-chain support and strong momentum for innovation vividly demonstrate the great strength of China’s smart manufacturing. Its model of coordinated industrial and urban development provides a practical reference for industrial cities worldwide.

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IIM Sambalpur-IAE Bordeaux Collaboration brings together Global Business Leaders from Six Countries for India’s First Executive PhD-DBA Dual Degree Immersion Programme

50 senior leaders from the USA, UK, Germany, Singapore, the UAE and India now make up three active cohorts of the doctoral programme

SAMBALPUR, India, Nov. 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The Indian Institute of Management, Sambalpur (IIMS), welcomed its 2026–2029 cohort to the Executive PhD & DBA dual-degree programme, alongside its Immersion of 2025–2028 and 2024–2027 scholars. The three cohorts together bring 50 accomplished professionals into a single research community: Chairpersons, Managing Directors, CEOs, Founders, Senior government officials and Defence professionals working across India and abroad for a 3-day immersion programme held at Sambalpur from October 30 to November 1.

Offered with IAE Bordeaux University School of Management, France, the programme is India’s pioneering dual-degree doctoral initiative for working professionals. Successful scholars earn two qualifications: an Executive PhD from IIM Sambalpur and a Doctorate in Business Administration (DBA) from IAE Bordeaux. It is designed for leaders who want to turn decades of industry experience into rigorous, publishable research, without stepping away from their careers.

“Our Executive PhD & DBA scholars bring real organisational problems into the research room, and they take evidence-based answers back to their boardrooms. Partnering with IAE Bordeaux allows us to offer rigorous, world-class training in research methods that meet global standards, while keeping the programme deeply relevant to the challenges Indian and global businesses face today,” said Prof. Mahadeo Jaiswal, Director, IIM Sambalpur.

Three cohorts, one global community of scholars

Cohort 2026–2029: A distinguished group of global business leaders. The newest cohort comprises 14 senior professionals holding roles such as Executive Director, Chairman, Director, Vice President and Founder & CEO. They come from leading multinational and national organisations in technology, automotive, consulting, renewable energy and engineering.

Cohort 2025–2028: Cross-sector expertise and leadership. Twenty senior professionals bring experience from technology, finance, defence, energy and healthcare. Their research interests span some of the most consequential sectors of the economy.

Cohort 2024–2027: Bringing industry and academia together. The 16 scholars of the founding cohort represent organisations including the Adani Group, NTT DATA, HPCL, Korn Ferry, Google and LAVA International. They include managing Directors, Vice presidents, CEOs, a joint president and directors, as well as entrepreneurs and senior government officials.

• The Induction & Immersion programme brings together leading academic voices to discuss contemporary management challenges, global business trends, leadership and the evolving role of research in practice. The programme had commenced with the welcome address by Prof. Mahadeo Jaiswal, Director, IIM Sambalpur, followed by the Chief Guest and Keynote Address by Dr. Rajiv Kohli, John N. Dalton Memorial Professor of Business at the Raymond A. Mason School of Business, William & Mary, USA. The programme will also feature an address by Dr. Jorge Cardoso, Programme Director, International DBA Cohort, IAE Bordeaux University School of Management, who will share his perspectives on the programme and its international academic significance.

Building research-driven leadership for a changing economy

As artificial intelligence, energy transition, geopolitical realignment and digital public infrastructure reshape how organisations compete, demand is growing for leaders who can ask sharper questions and answer them with evidence. The programme helps experienced professionals step back from day-to-day decisions and study them systematically. The research they produce is grounded in practice and holds up to academic scrutiny.

The breadth of the three cohorts, across industries, geographies and functions, makes peer learning a central part of the experience. A defence professional, a renewable energy chairman and a technology founder bring very different lenses to the same problem, and that diversity sharpens both the research and the network that grows around it.

IIM Sambalpur expects its Executive PhD & DBA scholars to become influential contributors to management thought, organisational transformation and evidence-based business practice, in India and worldwide.

For more information, please visit https://iimsambalpur.ac.in/programmes/executive-phd-dba-dual-degree

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Changjiang Village: A Decade of Renewal

BEIJING, Nov. 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — A news report from China Daily:

In Linxiang city, Hunan province, lies the picturesque village of Changjiang, where many residents once relied on fishing along the Yangtze River for a living. However, uncontrolled fishing was taking a toll on the river. Thanks to the villagers’ efforts and a fishing ban, the river has now rejuvenated.

Today, in the village, fields of rapeseed flowers stretch to the riverbanks, creating a vibrant tapestry of golden and green hues. This transformation raises the question: how did this river, once nearly devoid of fish, become a source of prosperity for the locals? The answer lies in the efforts of each person in the village.

Song Yinzhong, Party secretary of Changjiang village and a former part-time fisherman, exemplifies this change. After stepping away from fishing, he and his wife began cultivating strawberries in greenhouses, finding a new livelihood by embracing agritourism. This story is echoed by many in the village who once depended on the river.

In the early 2000s, the local fish population had dwindled drastically. Now, fish swim up to people dipping their feet in the water. “The finless porpoises I used to see a lot as a kid are back,” Song said.

With the fishing ban, how have former fishers found new livelihoods? In recent years, the village has guided residents to develop eco-friendly farming and aquaculture industries. It has planted over 133 hectares of rapeseed, creating scenic “seas of rapeseed flowers”. To complement this, the village hosts activities such as folk performances, countryside markets and banquets, attracting an influx of tourists. As the village grows in popularity, locals have seized the opportunity to open guesthouses and sell local specialties.

Xiang Cuiyang was the first person in Changjiang village to open a rural guesthouse. The village’s inaugural Rapeseed Flower Festival drew many visitors, who enjoyed their stay at the guesthouse. “They left us their contact details. Since then, tourists and tour guides have called us every year to stay in touch,” Xiang said.

With the rise of social media, short videos showcasing the village’s beauty have attracted tourists from across the country. The village, which once struggled with flooding and depleted resources, now boasts beautiful riverside scenery, paved roads and well-kept homes. Its transformation illustrates the development philosophy that “lucid waters and lush mountains are invaluable assets”.

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Breeze Airways and AIP Capital Complete Debt Financing Secured by Six Airbus A220-300 Aircraft

DUBLIN and STAMFORD, Conn. and SALT LAKE CITY, Nov. 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — AIP Capital (“AIP”), an alternative investment manager focused on opportunities in asset-based finance, and Breeze Airways (“Breeze”), the premium leisure carrier offering affordable, direct flights from underserved markets, announced the closing of a $228 million secured debt facility through AIP’s Private Credit strategy. The facility will support Breeze’s acquisition of six new Airbus A220-300 aircraft from Airbus.

The financing will support Breeze’s growth strategy as it continues to achieve key strategic milestones. With the expansion of several new domestic and international routes, Breeze continues to deliver on its mission to connect communities and provide travelers with an enhanced travel experience across its growing network.

We are pleased to further strengthen our relationship with Breeze Airways through this financing, which supports the airline’s continued fleet growth and strategic development,” said Colm Daly, Director at AIP Capital. “The transaction reflects AIP’s commitment to delivering tailored capital solutions and underscores our commitment to being a trusted financing partner to airlines globally.”

“We are pleased to have closed this second financing with AIP Capital,” said Trent Porter, Chief Financial Officer. “AIP has proven to be a reliable financing partner, and we value their continued support as we execute on our growth strategy and further our mission of delivering a premium leisure travel experience to Guests in underserved and unserved communities”.

AIP Capital’s Private Credit business, through its global origination capabilities and deep capital relationships, provides tailored financing solutions secured by aircraft and non-aircraft collateral to airline customers around the world.

About Breeze Airways

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Quantinuum Unveils Nexus Roadmap to Deliver the First Developer Platform Designed for the Fault-Tolerant Quantum Era

• Roadmap connects application development and deployment with each generation of Quantinuum hardware through Apollo, its universal, fault-tolerant quantum computer planned for 2029.
• Nexus is designed to be the first developer platform that integrates automated error-correction encoding, execution on Quantinuum hardware, and hybrid workflow orchestration.
• Nexus will progressively handle the complexity of fault-tolerant application development and deploy programs that can scale and grow in capability as hardware advances.

BROOMFIELD, Colo., Nov. 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Quantinuum (NASDAQ: QNT), the leading full-stack quantum computing company, today unveiled a new roadmap to evolve Quantinuum Nexus, its platform as a service, with the aim of delivering the quantum industry’s first developer platform designed for the fault-tolerant era. The roadmap introduces new capabilities with each generation of hardware through Apollo—the company’s first universal, fully fault-tolerant quantum computer planned for 2029—that further simplify and automate how customers build, deploy, and operate quantum applications.

Since its launch in 2024, Nexus has expanded from managing cloud-based quantum workflows to end-to-end application development and deployment, bringing programming, validation, compilation, and execution into one environment. Nexus provides managed access to the software tools and computing resources customers need for hybrid applications and workflows. Nexus offers flexible access and integration options, both in the cloud and on-premises.

Through 2029, successive releases aim to progressively automate and simplify error correction, resource management, orchestration, and deployment, enabling developers to build and integrate increasingly capable applications at the logical level.

By developing its quantum hardware and software together, Quantinuum helps improve application performance across the entire system and turn hardware advances into capabilities customers can use. Nexus is designed to align those capabilities with each hardware generation, giving customers a simpler development path and Quantinuum a stronger platform for winning and expanding user adoption. Developers can already automatically apply supported error-correction techniques to programs and run them on Helios.

Today, Nexus already supports more than 200 organizations, up 45% in 2026, while total job submissions increased tenfold in the 12 months through August 2026 compared with the preceding 12-month period. This growing engagement establishes a customer and developer base that Quantinuum can continue to grow as its hardware matures.

“Our full-stack approach means each advance in hardware can become a capability customers can build on through Nexus,” said Dr. Rajeeb Hazra, Quantinuum CEO. “Our aim is to build the first developer platform specifically for the fault-tolerant era so customers can start developing applications today and carry that investment forward. Nexus is designed to help them deploy applications and hybrid workflows and integrate the platform into their computing environments. As our systems become more capable, our aim is for the applications, workflows, and expertise customers develop in Nexus to become more valuable, giving them a compelling reason to build with Quantinuum and making Nexus an enduring part of their computing environment.”

Building a Developer Platform for the Fault-Tolerant Era

The Nexus roadmap organizes its capabilities around three stages of the application lifecycle—develop, optimize, and deploy—helping customers build hybrid quantum-classical applications that can advance with successive generations of Quantinuum hardware:

• Develop: The roadmap includes pre-built primitives, fault-tolerant libraries, and domain-specific tools that help developers move from individual quantum circuits to complete applications. The platform will progressively automate error-correction encoding, compilation, and resource management, allowing developers to focus more on the application and less on the underlying hardware complexity.
• Optimize: The roadmap outlines tools to analyze runtime behavior, resource requirements, and application performance. Future releases plan to introduce more error suppression, real-time diagnostics, and increasingly automated error recovery to help customers run larger computations and make more efficient use of quantum resources.
• Deploy: Nexus is being designed to coordinate quantum and classical computing across Quantinuum processors, high-performance computing systems, cloud infrastructure, and third-party tools—helping customers integrate quantum workflows into their existing computing environments and deploy larger fault-tolerant applications.

“Quantum computers are on the brink of achieving fault tolerance at scale. It’s exciting: we are entering terra incognita for what we can compute. The new challenge is putting our high-level quantum algorithms into the right form to successfully run on error-corrected hardware. Developer platforms like Nexus help us bridge that gap between quantum algorithm design and deployment,” said José Ignacio Latorre, Director of the Centre for Quantum Technologies, Singapore’s flagship national research center for quantum technology.

Optimized specifically for Quantinuum systems, these capabilities are expected to provide a continuous path from early application development on Helios to increasingly capable implementations on Sol and Apollo to help customers carry their investments forward as the hardware advances.

Building the Foundation Today

Quantinuum is already delivering key elements of this approach. Released in September 2026, Guppy FT and Guppy Algorithms expanded Nexus with supported error-correction schemes, fault-tolerant operations, and composable algorithmic building blocks.

Developers can write programs, automatically encode them for supported error-correction schemes, test them in emulation, and execute supported programs on Helios. Advanced users retain the flexibility to customize architectures for specialized applications.

These capabilities establish the foundation for future roadmap releases, including the upcoming December release which is expected to expand hybrid workflows so that applications can respond to quantum results as they become available. It is also expected to add supported error-correction codes and execution analytics to help developers optimize performance.

Connecting Quantum Applications with Enterprise Computing

Researchers and enterprises are already using Nexus to develop applications across chemistry, materials science, life sciences, and AI, while also integrating Nexus into new environments:

• Qubit Pharmaceuticals and CQT used Nexus to execute quantum Monte Carlo experiments on Quantinuum’s System Model H2 and Helios systems.
• Researchers at RIKEN and the University of Tokyo simulated atomic nuclei on Reimei, using Nexus. They also used Nexus to integrate hybrid quantum-HPC workflows to calculate excited-state energies in a model biomolecular system.
• University of Cambridge researchers used Nexus compilation tools to prepare efficient quantum chemistry circuits while Maastricht University researchers used Nexus to simulate, compile, and run a quantum particle tracking algorithm exploring new approaches to reconstructing particle trajectories.
• Unitary Foundation’s Metriq gym uses Nexus to access Quantinuum hardware for reproducible benchmarking across quantum computing platforms.
• Quantinuum is integrating Nexus into Oracle Cloud Infrastructure’s environment to help support the on-prem deployment and integration of Quantinuum’s Helios computer into OCI’s cloud services offering.

Explore the full Nexus roadmap here. Click here to register for access to the Nexus cloud platform.

About Quantinuum

Quantinuum is a leading quantum computing company offering a full-stack platform designed to make quantum computing deployable in real-world environments. The company has commercially deployed multiple generations of trapped-ion based quantum systems built on the well-established QCCD architecture, which it has implemented with novel designs and capabilities to achieve the industry’s highest accuracy levels based on average two-qubit gate fidelity. Quantinuum has active engagements with market leaders across pharmaceuticals, material science, financial services, and government and industrial markets, as well as academic and research institutions globally. The company has a global workforce of approximately 800 employees, including top scientists and researchers. Over 70% of its technology team holds PhDs or Master’s degrees. Quantinuum’s headquarters is in Broomfield, Colorado, with additional facilities across the United States, United Kingdom, Germany, Japan, Qatar, and Singapore. For more information, please visit www.quantinuum.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, which are intended to be covered by the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All statements other than statements of historical fact are forward-looking statements, including statements about the Quantinuum Nexus roadmap and the expected features, capabilities, benefits and timing of future Nexus releases, including the expected development, capabilities and timing of Quantinuum’s hardware, including Sol and Apollo, and the planned availability of Apollo in 2029; the expected adoption and use of Nexus by customers and developers and Quantinuum’s ability to expand that adoption into broader commercial use; the integration of Nexus with Oracle Cloud Infrastructure and other third-party computing environments; and the potential of fault-tolerant quantum computing. Words such as “aim,” “anticipate,” “believe,” “could,” “expect,” “explore,” “intend,” “may,” “plan,” “potential,” “seek,” “will,” “would” and similar expressions identify forward-looking statements, although not all forward-looking statements contain these words.

Forward-looking statements are based on Quantinuum’s current expectations and assumptions and are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied. These risks include, among others: delays or difficulties in developing, testing or releasing new Nexus capabilities or Quantinuum hardware, including Sol and Apollo, on the expected timelines or at all; the possibility that error-correction techniques do not perform as expected at scale; the pace of technical progress in quantum computing; Quantinuum’s ability to maintain the availability and performance of its systems, including Helios; the level of customer and developer adoption and continued use of Nexus; Quantinuum’s reliance on third parties, including cloud and high-performance computing providers; competition; the availability of funding, personnel and government support; and the other risks described under “Risk Factors” in Quantinuum’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2026 and its subsequent filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this press release. Quantinuum undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statement, except as required by law.

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