The Tennessee Valley Authority has granted a FedRAMP High Authorization to Operate for the Knox Landing Zone, marking the 18th time a federal agency has cleared the environment. This milestone allows commercial software and AI firms to bypass the traditional, redundant security review process by inheriting Knox’s existing infrastructure.
A three-month pilot project involving Google, esVolta, and Quintrace has demonstrated a method to track renewable energy through battery storage on an hourly basis. By using time-stamped Granular Certificates, the initiative successfully shifted surplus solar power to periods of high grid demand, offering a new commercial model for carbon-free matching.
Washington-based privacy firm Enveil has unveiled Orbit, a containerized platform designed to allow global organizations to extract insights from decentralized data silos without compromising security or sovereignty.
Nauticus Robotics, the Houston-based developer of autonomous subsea technology, will showcase its latest developments at the Water Tower Research Virtual Insights Conference. The company, which trades under the ticker KITT, is scheduled to present its strategic roadmap and operational progress during the two-day event held September 22–23.
When children enter the foster system, they often face the trauma of separation from their brothers and sisters. On October 12, 2026, the Windermere Golf Club in Cumming will host the Fort Foster Care Golf Tournament, a fundraising drive dedicated to constructing the first home in Forsyth County designed specifically to keep siblings together.
By absorbing the Grenoble-based spin-off of the French National Center for Scientific Research, Belgian firm I-care Group is moving to secure its footprint in the high-stakes nuclear and defense sectors. The acquisition of Amiral Technologies integrates the specialized DiagFit platform into I-care’s global industrial reliability ecosystem.
Atlanta-based strategy firm ANNUITAS has unveiled its Agentic Demand model, a framework designed to transition B2B and high-consideration B2C marketing from fragmented lead generation toward integrated, AI-driven engines. The system aims to replace manual lead processing with continuous, multi-channel buyer engagement orchestrated by autonomous AI agents.
Nearly 25% of buildings in Salt Lake City face significant flood risk, driving a surge in demand for property restoration services. PuroClean is now scouting for qualified entrepreneurs to open five new franchises across the Wasatch Front, aiming to capitalize on the region’s unique climate vulnerabilities and growing commercial landscape.
Eighty-five percent of U.S. workers worry about personal finances during the workday, spending an average of 3.5 hours weekly preoccupied by money concerns. A new PNC Bank report highlights a growing divide where employees feel capable of handling daily tasks but lack the foundation for complex, long-term financial planning.
After less than a year as the company's head of engineering, Manoj Sivakumar has been named Chief Technology Officer at Rula Health. The appointment signals a strategic shift for the behavioral care provider as it looks to scale its digital infrastructure and integrate AI into its national mental health platform.
Parents using the ABCmouse digital learning platform can now access a suite of external discounts through a new program called Parent Perks. Age of Learning, the developer behind the app, announced the initiative today, aiming to provide families with tangible savings on everyday essentials alongside their children's educational content.
Grammy-winning country star Lainey Wilson is bridging the gap between Nashville grit and artisan craftsmanship through a multi-season partnership with MacKenzie-Childs. The collaboration debuts with a limited-edition ceramic collection that reimagines the iconic cowgirl boot as a functional piece of home decor, hand-painted in the brand's signature checks.
A guitar-wielding scuba diver is the face of a new campaign urging Dallas residents to leave the shallow end behind. Westdale, the district’s largest property owner, launched the 'Go Deep' initiative this week, aiming to pivot the neighborhood’s reputation from a late-night destination to a multifaceted cultural hub.
Fort Collins-based OtterBox has launched three new case collections for the latest Apple hardware, including the iPhone 18 Pro and the foldable iPhone Duo. The new lineup focuses on balancing military-grade drop protection with functional features like integrated kickstands, retractable finger loops, and MagSafe compatibility across all models.
For the second straight year, Therabody has claimed an Allure Best of Beauty Award for its TheraFace Depuffing Wand. This back-to-back recognition reinforces the brand’s expanding footprint in the beauty technology sector, where it has consistently prioritized science-backed devices designed for specific consumer needs over the past several years.
Brooklyn-based Planet X Studios will serve as the engine for a new YouTube news series, marking a partnership between Culture Creators and Dream Planet. The collaboration aims to blend high-tech production capabilities with a talent-first approach to covering the trends currently shaping fashion and global entertainment dialogues.
With the 16th annual competition approaching its close, organizers of the Globee Awards are issuing a final invitation for professionals and companies to submit their workplace achievements. The program seeks to highlight measurable success stories ranging from local initiatives to global business transformations across every major industry sector.
Selected from a competitive pool of applicants, Laguna Hills-based ARCYN Defense has earned a spot in the 2026 MassChallenge Security & Resiliency Traction Program. The defense startup will leverage the accelerator’s network to transition its Iron Rain counter-drone platform from development into scalable manufacturing and broader market adoption.
A surge of deal-making across Florida has solidified CrownPoint Partners' market footprint, with the brokerage firm executing a series of retail and healthcare asset transactions throughout 2026. These closings, ranging from off-market net lease deals to complex 1031 exchanges, underscore a heavy reliance on repeat client relationships.
Jason Ruth, a seasoned sales and channel executive with over 25 years of experience, has been appointed Chief Revenue Officer at NetCarrier. Stepping into the role effective July 13, 2026, Ruth is tasked with accelerating growth for the Audubon-based firm as it expands its AI-powered voice automation and cloud communications portfolio.
Pendleton-based automotive shop Tricked Out Car & Truck Sales has secured a partnership with BOSS Snowplows, establishing itself as an official center for sales and installation. This move provides regional commercial fleets and private truck owners with direct access to factory-authorized winter equipment, professional fitting, and certified maintenance services.
Scottsdale-based functional beverage brand Magic Cactus is expanding its reach with the Higher Desert Edition, a limited-run, higher-potency sparkling cactus water. Following a sold-out pre-order phase, the 7mg THC and 7mg CBD drink is hitting shelves at Sprouts Farmers Market stores in Texas and Florida this September.
Fifty-four percent of U.S. internet households now prioritize time-saving capabilities as the primary advantage of artificial intelligence, according to new data from Parks Associates. The research suggests that tangible productivity gains, rather than novelty, are the critical factors determining whether users continue to subscribe to AI services.
A 600-ton-per-day recycled pulp facility in Chesapeake, Virginia, has hit the market through a dual-track sale process. Tiger Group and Can-Am Machinery are accepting turnkey offers for the entire plant before transitioning to a live webcast auction on October 8 for individual systems and machinery.
Eight in ten privately held businesses listed for sale never find a buyer, a statistic that prompted author Terry Sullivan to reframe marketing as a tool for exit readiness. His new book, 6 To Fix, introduces a framework designed to transform small companies from owner-dependent entities into sellable assets.
A new residential retreat is taking shape on the shores of Table Rock Lake, as MRG Development breaks ground on the Margaritaville Lake Cottage Resort. The project aims to blend the brand's signature island-inspired aesthetic with the natural landscape of the Ozark Mountains, offering whole-ownership units to buyers seeking a lakeside lifestyle.
Moving is an inherently personal and often stressful experience, yet for many LGBTQ+ individuals, the prospect of inviting strangers into a private home adds an unnecessary layer of vulnerability. To address this, Star Van Lines is scaling its nationwide network of sensitivity-trained crews to ensure respectful, inclusive relocation services.
When companies merge, the digital infrastructure of the target firm frequently arrives with a hidden backlog of unpatched systems and blind spots. Quest Technology Management CEO Tim Burke warns that acquirers who treat cybersecurity as a post-deal integration task are effectively absorbing unknown risks that should have been priced into the transaction.
Thirteen community oncology physicians, led by Dr. Lucio N. Gordan and Dr. David Wenk of Florida Cancer Specialists, have published a national commentary calling for a total overhaul of the federal 340B Drug Pricing Program to ensure financial benefits directly reach vulnerable cancer patients.
Beijing-based ReTo Eco-Solutions has finalized a $15 million capital raise through a registered direct offering. The manufacturer of eco-friendly construction materials reached an agreement with institutional investors to issue 10 million Class A shares at a price of $1.50 per share, aiming to bolster its liquidity and operational reach.
