MUMBAI, India & WARREN, N.J. - Monday, 23. March 2026
(BUSINESS
WIRE) -- LTM – the Business Creativity partner to the world’s largest
enterprises, today announced the expansion of BlueVerseTM Tech, its
AI‑led engineering platform, with the launch of AppIQ, AgentIQ and
FusionIQ—three purpose‑built platforms designed to help enterprises
modernize applications, orchestrate AI‑first software delivery, and
engineer quality at scale.
As software development evolves from
human‑only execution to human + intelligent agents, traditional
effort‑driven engineering and QA models are increasingly unable to keep
pace. These BlueVerseTM platforms embed agentic, engineering‑aware AI
across the software development lifecycle (SDLC), enabling enterprises
to move faster from legacy complexity to modern, resilient, and
high‑quality digital systems.
AppIQ — Modernize Legacy Applications, Faster
AppIQ
applies AI to read and understand legacy codebases, generate
documentation, map functional workflows, and produce actionable
specifications for forward engineering. What previously required weeks
of reverse engineering can now be completed in days, significantly
reducing modernization risk and cost.
AgentIQ — Orchestrate AI Agents Across Software Delivery
AgentIQ
provides a unified platform to deploy, govern, and orchestrate AI
agents across the software delivery lifecycle, with ready‑to‑use agents,
no‑code setup, and enterprise‑grade security—enabling production‑ready
AI adoption across engineering teams.
FusionIQ — Accelerate Speed to Market with Assured Quality
FusionIQ
accelerates enterprise test automation across the software testing
lifecycle, from requirement understanding and test design to automation
scripting, test data management, and continuous optimization by
embedding AIdriven monitoring and feedback into testing workflows.
Together,
AppIQ, AgentIQ and FusionIQ deliver 40–50% reduction in engineering
effort across the software development lifecycle — from legacy
modernization and AI-driven delivery to quality engineering — while
accelerating time-to-market and lowering ongoing operational costs.
“BlueVerseTM
Tech reflects a fundamental shift in how engineering organizations
create value with AI. By embedding AI across modernization, delivery
orchestration, and quality engineering, we are helping clients reduce
complexity, improve predictability, and move faster with
confidence—turning AI from experimentation into measurable business
advantage at scale,” said Gururaj Deshpande, Chief Delivery Officer,
LTM.
Availability
AppIQ, AgentIQ and FusionIQ are
available globally as part of LTM’s BlueVerseTM Tech and AI‑Led
Engineering offerings, through platform adoption, managed services, and
transformation‑led engagements. To learn more, visit
www.ltm.com/blueverse.
About LTM
LTM — a Larsen &
Toubro Group Company — is an AI-centric global technology services
company and the Business Creativity partner to the world’s largest
enterprises. We bring human insights and intelligent systems together to
help clients create greater value at the intersection of technology and
domain expertise. Our capabilities span integrated operations,
transformation, and business AI — enabling new ways of working, new
productivity paradigms, and new roads to value. Together with over
87,000 employees across 40 countries and our global network of partners,
LTM* owns outcomes for our clients, helping them not just outperform
the market, but Outcreate it. Read more at LTM.com.
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Tuesday, March 24, 2026
Venture Global Launches First Advertising Campaign: “Unstoppable Energy”
New ad campaign narrated by Academy Award winner Billy Bob Thornton will air nationally in the U.S.
(BUSINESS WIRE) -- Today, Venture Global, Inc. (NYSE: VG) is launching its first national advertising campaign – “Unstoppable Energy”. The seven-figure, year-long campaign includes national and local broadcast television spots, as well as out-of-home, print, and digital ad placements. The company is proud to have Academy-Award winner Billy Bob Thornton as the campaign voiceover.
“Venture Global is excited to unveil our very first national advertising campaign, featuring the accomplished Billy Bob Thornton as its voice,” said Venture Global CEO Mike Sabel. “The Unstoppable Energy campaign portrays the roll-up-your-sleeves tenacity and innovation that drives our company every day. We are proud to introduce the ethos and story of the Venture Global brand across the U.S. as we grow into one of the largest liquefied natural gas (LNG) exporters in the world.”
About Venture Global
Venture Global is an American producer and exporter of low-cost U.S. liquefied natural gas (LNG) with over 100 MTPA of capacity in production, construction, or development. Venture Global began producing LNG from its first facility in 2022 and is now one of the largest LNG exporters in the United States. The company’s vertically integrated business includes assets across the LNG supply chain including LNG production, natural gas transport, shipping and regasification. The company’s first three projects, Calcasieu Pass, Plaquemines LNG, and CP2 LNG, are located in Louisiana along the U.S. Gulf Coast. Venture Global is developing Carbon Capture and Sequestration projects at each of its LNG facilities.
Forward-looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements. We intend such forward-looking statements to be covered by the safe harbor provisions for forward-looking statements contained in Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”). All statements, other than statements of historical facts, included herein are “forward-looking statements.” In some cases, forward-looking statements can be identified by terminology such as “may,” “might,” “will,” “could,” “should,” “expect,” “plan,” “project,” “intend,” “anticipate,” “believe,” “estimate,” “predict,” “potential,” “pursue,” “target,” “continue,” the negative of such terms or other comparable terminology.
These forward-looking statements, which are subject to risks, uncertainties and assumptions about us, may include statements about our future performance, our contracts, our anticipated growth strategies and anticipated trends impacting our business. These statements are only predictions based on our current expectations and projections about future events. There are important factors that could cause our actual results, level of activity, performance or achievements to differ materially from the results, level of activity, performance or achievements expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements. Those factors include our need for significant additional capital to construct and complete future projects and related assets, and our potential inability to secure such financing on acceptable terms, or at all; our potential inability to accurately estimate costs for our projects, and the risk that the construction and operations of natural gas pipelines and pipeline connections for our projects suffer cost overruns and delays related to obtaining regulatory approvals, development risks, labor costs, unavailability of skilled workers, operational hazards and other risks; the uncertainty regarding the future of global trade dynamics, international trade agreements and the United States’ position on international trade, including the effects of tariffs; our dependence on our EPC and other contractors for the successful completion of our projects, including the potential inability of our contractors to perform their obligations under their contracts; various economic and political factors, including opposition by environmental or other public interest groups, or the lack of local government and community support required for our projects, which could negatively affect the permitting status, timing or overall development, construction and operation of our projects; and risks related to other factors discussed under “Item 1A.—Risk Factors” of our annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024 as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) and any subsequent reports filed with the SEC. Any forward-looking statements contained herein speak only as of the date of this press release and are based on assumptions that we believe to be reasonable as of this date. We undertake no obligation to update these statements to reflect subsequent events or circumstances, except as may be required by law.
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Venture Global and Vitol Announce New LNG Purchase Agreement
ARLINGTON, Va. - Monday, 23. March 2026 AETOSWire
(BUSINESS WIRE) -- Today, Venture Global, Inc. (NYSE: VG) and Vitol announced the execution of a new, binding agreement for the purchase of approximately 1.5 million tonnes per annum (MTPA) of U.S. liquefied natural gas (LNG) from Venture Global for five years commencing in 2026, to be supplied from Venture Global’s portfolio.
“Global demand for flexible, reliable U.S. LNG is rapidly growing, and Venture Global is proud to work with premier LNG trading companies like Vitol to provide this critical supply to the market,” said Venture Global CEO Mike Sabel. “Thanks to our innovative model, we have the ability to provide our customers with short, medium, and long-term LNG supply, and this agreement is another important step in diversifying the tenor of our LNG portfolio.”
“Vitol is delighted to be working with Venture Global, a leading producer and supplier of LNG to world markets,” said Pablo Galante Escobar, Global Head of LNG at Vitol. “LNG is important to many economies worldwide. Through this transaction Vitol is expanding its supply base to be able to offer diverse and reliable sources of energy to our customers and partners around the world.”
About Venture Global
Venture Global is an American producer and exporter of low-cost U.S. liquefied natural gas (LNG) with over 100 MTPA of capacity in production, construction, or development. Venture Global began producing LNG from its first facility in 2022 and is now one of the largest LNG exporters in the United States. The company’s vertically integrated business includes assets across the LNG supply chain including LNG production, natural gas transport, shipping and regasification. The company’s first three projects, Calcasieu Pass, Plaquemines LNG, and CP2 LNG, are located in Louisiana along the Gulf of America. Venture Global is developing Carbon Capture and Sequestration projects at each of its LNG facilities.
About Vitol
Vitol is a leader in energy and commodities. Vitol produces, manages and delivers energy and commodities, including metals, to consumers and industry worldwide. In addition to its primary business, trading, Vitol is invested in infrastructure globally, with $13+billion invested in long-term assets. Founded in Rotterdam in 1966, today Vitol serves its customers from some 40 offices worldwide. In 2025 Vitol delivered over 600mTOE of energy and had revenues of $340bn.
Vitol is a long-established participant in LNG markets, having commenced LNG trading in the mid-2000s. It has a diversified global LNG portfolio of contracts and equity positions, enabling it to provide customers with tailor-made supply solutions on a short and long-term basis. In 2025 Vitol delivered 23mMT of LNG and delivered 1,800TWh of natural gas.
Forward-looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements. We intend such forward-looking statements to be covered by the safe harbor provisions for forward-looking statements contained in Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”). All statements, other than statements of historical facts, included herein are “forward-looking statements.” In some cases, forward-looking statements can be identified by terminology such as “may,” “might,” “will,” “could,” “should,” “expect,” “plan,” “project,” “intend,” “anticipate,” “believe,” “estimate,” “predict,” “potential,” “pursue,” “target,” “continue,” the negative of such terms or other comparable terminology.
These forward-looking statements, which are subject to risks, uncertainties and assumptions about us, may include statements about our future performance, our contracts, our anticipated growth strategies and anticipated trends impacting our business. These statements are only predictions based on our current expectations and projections about future events. There are important factors that could cause our actual results, level of activity, performance or achievements to differ materially from the results, level of activity, performance or achievements expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements. Those factors include our need for significant additional capital to construct and complete future projects and related assets, and our potential inability to secure such financing on acceptable terms, or at all; our potential inability to accurately estimate costs for our projects, and the risk that the construction and operations of natural gas pipelines and pipeline connections for our projects suffer cost overruns and delays related to obtaining regulatory approvals, development risks, labor costs, unavailability of skilled workers, operational hazards and other risks; the uncertainty regarding the future of global trade dynamics, international trade agreements and the United States’ position on international trade, including the effects of tariffs; our dependence on our EPC and other contractors for the successful completion of our projects, including the potential inability of our contractors to perform their obligations under their contracts; various economic and political factors, including opposition by environmental or other public interest groups, or the lack of local government and community support required for our projects, which could negatively affect the permitting status, timing or overall development, construction and operation of our projects; and risks related to other factors discussed under “Item 1A.—Risk Factors” of our annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024 as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) and any subsequent reports filed with the SEC. Any forward-looking statements contained herein speak only as of the date of this press release and are based on assumptions that we believe to be reasonable as of this date. We undertake no obligation to update these statements to reflect subsequent events or circumstances, except as may be required by law.
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Media contact:
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press@ventureglobalLNG.com
Monday, March 23, 2026
Manhattan Associates’ 2026 Unified Commerce Benchmark Reveals the High Price of Standing Still in Retail
Leaders achieve up to 2X revenue growth, but only 7% of retailers are true unified commerce leaders
(BUSINESS WIRE) -- Manhattan Associates Inc. (NASDAQ: MANH), today announced the findings of its 2026 Global Unified Commerce Benchmark for Specialty Retail, the industry’s most comprehensive assessment of how well retailers connect digital and physical experiences to drive growth, profitability and loyalty. Conducted by Incisiv, a leading retail research firm, the Benchmark is based on real-world purchases and returns. It analyzes more than 400 specialty retailers across EMEA, LATAM and North America on 330 capabilities spanning four key experience areas: Shopping, Checkout, Fulfillment, and Service.
The 2026 Benchmark reveals that while the industry has made steady progress in unified commerce maturity since 2023 when it was first launched, only 7% of retailers have achieved true unified commerce leadership while 33% are still stuck in the Basic category. Leaders are translating connected, data‑driven yet customer-centric experiences into nearly 2X higher growth rates than their basic peers.
The Benchmark highlights a new competitive reality in specialty retail, where scale, assortment and brand presence alone no longer guarantee growth. Key insights include:
AI is reshaping commerce: AI in retail is projected to unlock more than $500 billion in value globally by 2030, shifting the focus from simple task automation to intelligent systems that anticipate demand, personalize in real time and resolve friction before customers encounter it. AI shopping assistants, predictive fulfillment, in‑store personalization and intelligent cross‑channel support with context‑aware escalation are defining the new frontier.
Consumer journeys are fragmented: More than 66% of consumers now use two or more channels before completing a purchase, moving fluidly between marketplaces, social platforms, messaging apps and retailers’ own sites and stores.
Execution economics are under pressure: Global logistics and fulfillment costs have risen by over 20% in the last three years, as customers expect faster delivery, flexible fulfillment and seamless service as standard.
Inventory intelligence: Real‑time visibility and dynamic allocation drive significantly higher inventory turns – 50% in NOAM, 45% in EMEA and 27% in LATAM – helping reduce stockouts and markdowns.
Yesterday’s differentiators are now table stakes. 38% of the capabilities that differentiated leaders in 2024 have become table stakes by 2026, including basic real‑time inventory visibility, digital wallets and cross‑channel support.
“Retailers are being asked to do something incredibly hard right now: deliver faster, more personalized experiences while also protecting margin,” said Katie Foote, SVP & CMO, Manhattan Associates. “What this benchmark makes clear is that the retailers pulling ahead are not doing it with one standout channel or a single capability. They are doing it by reimagining the entire customer journey and connecting the business end to end, from shopping and checkout to fulfillment and service.”
The 2026 Benchmark also reveals how unified commerce maturity is evolving by region:
NOAM retailers benefit from deep ecommerce foundations and mature data infrastructure, leading in shopping and checkout personalization and cart execution.
EMEA retailers stand out in operational consistency, cross‑border fulfillment and privacy‑conscious experiences shaped by a complex regulatory landscape.
LATAM retailers are closing the gap faster than any other region, driven by rapid adoption of alternative payments, messaging‑led service via WhatsApp and mobile‑first fulfillment models.
“There is no single blueprint for winning in unified commerce. Different regions are moving at varied speeds and solving for different customer expectations. However, the common thread is clear: retailers that invest in connected experiences and precise execution are seeing the results in growth, resilience, and strong customer loyalty,” added Foote.
Click HERE to view and download the complete 2026 Global Unified Commerce Benchmark for Specialty Retail. Receive up-to-date product, customer and partner news directly from Manhattan on LinkedIn.
ABOUT MANHATTAN ASSOCIATES
Manhattan Associates is a global technology leader, providing supply chain and omnichannel commerce solutions with unmatched AI capabilities. We design, build and offer best-in-class, AI-powered, cloud-based solutions that drive resilience and efficiency for businesses. We enable enterprises to uniquely unify front-end sales with back-end supply chain execution.
Our commitment to innovation, cloud-native platform and API-first architecture create simpler experiences and faster paths to value for our customers. We empower them to preempt and react to emerging trends and global disruptions with technical expertise and operational confidence, transforming challenges into competitive advantage. For more information, please visit www.manh.com.
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Tel: +1 470-435-1566
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HJS Foundation Releases JEP Protocol & HJS Framework: The "Black Box" for AI, Enabling Verifiable Human Oversight
(BUSINESS WIRE)--HJS Foundation (Human Judgment Systems Foundation) today released two complementary solutions: the Judgment Event Protocol (JEP) and the Human Judgment Structure (HJS) framework. As a minimalist open standard, JEP generates tamper-proof records of AI decision accountability, just like an aircraft black box; HJS embeds human judgment logic into AI operation processes — together, they transform "human oversight" from a regulatory requirement into a verifiable technical fact, providing an optional technical solution for AI accountability.
How to prove that AI decisions (such as loan approvals, medical diagnoses, border screenings, etc.) have undergone human review? JEP generates immutable audit trails of human intervention through four cryptographic primitives — Judge, Verify, Delegate, Terminate; HJS builds a controllable and accountable system to prevent risks such as AI drift and ensure that human judgment guides AI operations.
Current systems rely on alterable post-hoc documentation, while JEP and HJS work in tandem: JEP acts like an aviation black box, not judging performance but ensuring traceability; HJS embeds human oversight into AI workflows — together, they provide an undeniable factual basis for regulators, developers, and users.
Paired with the HJS framework, the JEP protocol provides a compliant technical option for trustworthy AI. Together, they achieve cross-platform and cross-model interoperability, solving core issues such as difficult accountability and inconsistent standards.
About HJS Foundation:
Founded in 2026 and registered in Singapore, HJS Foundation is a non-profit organization focused on developing minimalist and reliable technical standards (including the JEP protocol and HJS framework) to support human-AI accountability and the transparency of automated systems.
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RSA Launches ID Plus Sovereign Deployment: The Next Level of High Assurance Identity Security
New “Deploy Anywhere” Solution Sets Industry Standard for Security, Availability, and Compliance Across Critical Sectors
(BUSINESS WIRE)--Today at RSAC Conference 2026, RSA, the security-first identity leader, announced the launch of RSA® ID Plus Sovereign Deployment, a groundbreaking evolution in high assurance identity solutions designed to meet the needs of organizations that must maintain constant availability, meet policy and data sovereignty laws, and defend themselves from advanced, persistent threats.
RSA ID Plus Sovereign Deployment is the next evolution in RSA® ID Plus, the market’s most secure identity and access management (IAM) security platform featuring complete multi-factor authentication (MFA), SSO, and access capabilities. RSA ID Plus Sovereign Deployment features a new “deploy anywhere” capability that allows government agencies, financial services, critical infrastructure, and healthcare organizations to modernize their identity infrastructure while still maintaining the highest standards in security, availability, and regulatory compliance.
Unlike other vendors that offer limited technology or reduced capabilities depending on an organization’s licenses and choices, RSA strongly believes in offering full-stack identity capabilities no matter the environment. RSA ID Plus Sovereign Deployment’s deploy anywhere capability allows organizations to deploy modern, full stack identity capabilities wherever they choose, including private cloud, multi-cloud, on-premises, and air-gapped configurations. This capability allows government agencies, financial services, critical infrastructure, and healthcare organizations to modernize their identity infrastructure while still maintaining the highest standards in security, availability, and regulatory compliance.
“RSA ID Plus Sovereign Deployment is a direct response to the intensifying regulatory landscape, operational realities, and emerging threats that our customers face,” said RSA CEO Greg Nelson. “We built this solution for high-assurance organizations where failure is not an option and where compromise is a non-starter. RSA ID Plus Sovereign Deployment ensures that government agencies, financial services, healthcare, and critical infrastructure maintain the highest standards for data sovereignty, regulatory compliance, and security integrity.”
“In a threat landscape where standing still is its own vulnerability, RSA is raising the bar,” said RSA Federal and Strategic President Kevin Orr. “RSA ID Plus Sovereign Deployment is the first and only full stack identity solution that enables government agencies, financial services, critical infrastructure, and healthcare organizations to modernize their identity infrastructure while meeting regulatory requirements and supporting operational complexity—without ever compromising on security or availability.”
RSA ID Plus Sovereign Deployment surpasses compliance requirements and is engineered to secure the organizations with the most to lose. The solution is aligned with Executive Order 14028, OMB M-22-09, OMB M2-24-14, NIS2, DORA, and global cybersecurity and data sovereignty mandates. Whether deployed in private cloud, multi-cloud, on-premises, and air-gapped configurations, ID Plus Sovereign Deployment puts organizations in control—defending sensitive data against the world’s most persistent and well-funded adversaries, even when connectivity fails. The solution delivers:
Unified authentication, access, directory, and identity governance and administration (IGA) everywhere: private cloud, multi-cloud, on-premises, and air-gapped configurations—meeting organizations where their risk resides, not where a vendor’s limitations end
End-to-end phishing resistant passwordless authentication that eliminates the most frequent and highest impact attack vector across cloud, desktop, and datacenter, with multiple options for offline passwordless—so security holds even if everything else breaks
Secure access against advanced threats and bypass attacks that go beyond phishing with RSA® Mobile Lock and RSA® Risk AI
Help Desk fraud prevention via RSA® Help Desk Live Verify
Enhanced resilience: RSA ID Plus Sovereign Deployment can be deployed with RSA Authentication Manager to provide redundant authentication and access capabilities during cloud outages
RSAC Conference attendees are welcome to join RSA at Booth N 6253 to preview RSA ID Plus Sovereign Deployment.
Resources
Book a demo with RSA at RSAC 2026
RSA® ID Plus Sovereign Deployment solution brief
RSA® Mobile Lock
RSA® Risk AI
RSA® Help Desk Live Verify
About RSA
The AI-powered RSA Unified Identity Platform protects the world’s most secure organizations from today’s and tomorrow’s highest-risk cyberattacks. RSA provides the identity intelligence, authentication, access, governance, and lifecycle capabilities needed to prevent threats, secure access, and enable compliance. More than 9,000 security-first organizations trust RSA to manage more than 60 million identities across on-premises, hybrid, and multi-cloud environments. For additional information, visit our website to contact sales, find a partner, or learn more about RSA.
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Starr Completes Acquisition of IQUW Group
NEW YORK & LONDON - Monday, 23. March 2026 AETOSWire Print
Creates a stronger, more diversified global specialty platform
(BUSINESS WIRE)--Starr, a global investment and insurance organization, today announced that it has completed its acquisition of IQUW Group, creating a broader, more diversified specialty (re)insurance platform with enhanced capabilities across the London market, Bermuda and UK retail motor.
The combined Starr business now serves more clients and brokers in more specialist classes and market segments globally. With IQUW Group, Starr has strengthened its position in the London market and established its managing agency as the ninth-largest at Lloyd’s. Importantly, Starr will continue to operate with a strong emphasis on underwriting expertise and best-in-class broker and client experience and service. Clients and brokers will benefit from a broader product offering, quick decision-making, greater capital strength and expanded global reach.
Starr’s reinsurance capability is also significantly enhanced following this transaction. IQUW Re Bermuda and IQUW’s London reinsurance business will now trade as Starr Re, writing the Company’s inward reinsurance and strengthening its ability to offer a diversified portfolio of products across geographies and lines of business. Starr Re will benefit from Starr’s capital strength, which will enable thoughtful capital deployment across market cycles and position the Group to better serve clients across the (re)insurance market.
In 2025, IQUW Group wrote $1.88 billion of GWP, which is comprised of business written by IQUW (Syndicate 1856), ERS (Syndicate 218), the UK’s largest specialist motor insurer at Lloyd’s, and IQUW Re Bermuda. Syndicate 1856 will be rebranded as Starr and IQUW Re will trade as Starr Re. ERS will continue to trade under its existing brand given its strong and established presence in the UK motor market. There will be no brand change to Starr’s Syndicate 1919.
“The completion of this transaction advances Starr’s strategy to build a global, diversified, best-in-class underwriting business. I am delighted to welcome our new colleagues to Starr,” said Jeff Greenberg, chairman and co-chief executive officer of Starr. “Together, we are a larger, more resilient platform with the scale and expertise to compete and win across global markets and deliver sustainable, long-term growth.”
Steve Blakey, president and chief executive officer of Starr Insurance Holdings, commented: “We are thrilled to be bringing together our talented people and ensuring that our clients and brokers have the same seamless support and access to a broader suite of specialist solutions. As a combined organization, we will remain relentlessly focused on delivering exceptional service for our brokers and clients across all elements of our business.”
Peter Bilsby, who will lead Starr’s international business, said: “The completion of this transaction is a proud moment for everyone who has contributed to building the IQUW Group since its inception. From the outset, our ambition was to create a high-performing, specialist platform defined by great talent and market-leading data and technology. Now, as part of Starr, we can take advantage of being part of a stronger and more diversified global organization.”
The transaction has received all required regulatory approvals. Financial terms were not publicly disclosed.
Media enquiries:
Starr
media@starr.com
Jonathan Watson (London)
jonathan.watson@starr.com
Prosek (public relations adviser to Starr)
Doug Campbell (London)
dcampbell@prosek.com
Kate Dillon (New York)
kdillon@prosek.com
About Starr
Starr is the marketing name for the investment business of C. V. Starr & Co., Inc. and the insurance and travel assistance companies of Starr International Company, Inc., and their subsidiaries. Starr is a leading global investment and insurance organization with a presence on six continents. Through its operating insurance companies, Starr provides property, casualty, and accident and health insurance products, as well as a range of specialty coverages, including aviation, marine, energy, and excess casualty insurance. Starr’s insurance company subsidiaries domiciled in the U.S., Bermuda, China, Hong Kong, Malta, Singapore, Switzerland, and U.K. each have an A.M. Best rating of “A” (Excellent). Starr’s Lloyd’s syndicates benefit from Lloyd’s Standard & Poor’s rating of “AA-” (Very Strong).
Visit us at www.starr.com or follow us on LinkedIn.
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Galderma Receives U.S. FDA Approval for Restylane® Contour™ for the Correction of Temple Hollowing
ZUG, Switzerland -
The United States (U.S.) Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Restylane Contour* for the correction of temple hollowing, expanding its use beyond cheek augmentation and midface contour deficiencies to support overall facial balance and harmony1-3
The approval is based on clinical data showing Restylane Contour, part of Galderma’s versatile portfolio of hyaluronic acid injectables, delivers natural-looking results lasting for up to 18 months and high patient satisfaction1,2
This follows the recent U.S. FDA approval for Restylane Lyft™ for the enhancement of the chin profile and the debut of the ‘Wake Up to Restylane’ campaign in the U.S., highlighting Galderma’s commitment to continuing to evolve this versatile portfolio to meet emerging and diverse needs, including the desire for effortless, ‘wake‑up‑ready’ beauty4
(BUSINESS WIRE)--Galderma (SIX: GALD), the pure-play dermatology category leader, today announced that the U.S. FDA has approved Restylane Contour for the correction of temple hollowing in patients over the age of 21.1,2 This builds on its previous approvals for cheek augmentation and midface contour deficiencies, helping injectors address volume loss across key structural areas.1-3
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With the broadest Injectable Aesthetics portfolio in the industry, this follows the recent U.S. approval of Restylane Lyft for augmentation of the chin region, adding to its indications to treat the midface, facial folds and wrinkles, back of hands, and the chin.4,5 Together, these approvals demonstrate Galderma’s ongoing commitment to evolving the versatile Restylane portfolio to deliver personalized, natural-looking outcomes that meet diverse patient needs.1,4,6,7
The volume of the temples can diminish with age, which can disrupt facial balance and harmony, and contribute to a tired, sunken, and aged appearance.3,8,9 These facial changes can be accelerated in people undergoing medication-driven weight loss, a phenomenon which has increased rapidly in recent years resulting in a growing area of aesthetic need.3,8,9 Galderma is spearheading efforts to address these concerns, including with this latest approval for Restylane Contour, which provides a new option for increasing volume in the temples to help restore balance for a more refreshed, youthful look.1-3 With a dual-layer patent-pending technique leveraging both needle and cannula, Restylane Contour enables healthcare professionals to provide precise, customized, and safe product placement in line with each patient’s aesthetic goals.1-3 Restylane Contour is powered by OBT™/XpresHAn™ technology, which integrates into the skin and balances support and flexibility, to provide long-lasting, natural-looking results that move with facial expressions.1-3,6
“Despite the temples playing an important role in maintaining a youthful, balanced appearance, they are often overlooked as an aesthetic treatment area. I’m pleased to have a new treatment option that I can recommend to my patients to help restore youthful proportions by effectively improving temple hollowing. This latest approval for Restylane Contour, offering dual-depth injection flexibility, will help me deliver harmonious, natural-looking results across the midface and temples that suit my patients’ unique features.”
MARK NESTOR, M.D., Ph.D.
BOARD CERTIFIED DERMATOLOGIST AND DERMATOLOGIC SURGEON**
UNITED STATES
The approval is based on clinical results showing that Restylane Contour improved temple hollowing compared with no treatment at three months, with results lasting for up to 18 months, and high investigator and patient (clinical trial participant) satisfaction:1,2
Efficacy:
91% of patients were considered treatment responders at three months and over 85% were considered treatment responders up to 18 months after initial treatment1,2
Clinical investigators rated 100% of patients as having improved from baseline at three months, with 98% at six months and 89% at 18 months1,2
Patient satisfaction:
Over 70% of patients felt they looked younger, less tired, and more refreshed 18 months after treatment, and 85% felt their temples looked natural at Month 181,2
Over 84% of patients were satisfied with their temples for a full 18 months as assessed by the FACE-Q patient-reported outcome tool1,2
99% of investigators felt the results were natural looking three months after treatment1,2
Safety:
All treatment-related adverse events were mild to moderate, with no serious events1,2
“This approval for Restylane Contour with an innovative injection technique is yet another demonstration of our ongoing commitment to ensuring our trusted products deliver what healthcare professionals need to meet diverse aesthetic goals. For example, as rates of medication-driven weight loss expand, we’re seeing greater need for treatments that can address associated facial volume changes. Restylane Contour for temples aligns with this rising demand, providing a natural and authentic way to restore harmony.”
BILL ANDRIOPOULOS, PH.D.
HEAD OF GLOBAL MEDICAL AFFAIRS
GALDERMA
With over 30 years of innovation and more than 77 million treatments administered worldwide, Restylane remains highly relevant in addressing some of today’s most significant aesthetic trends and needs, from changes following medication-driven weight loss to growing concerns related to menopause and skin health.10-14 As patient expectations shift toward more effortless, always-on rejuvenation, Galderma’s new ‘Wake Up To Restylane’ campaign positions Restylane as an everyday natural beauty ally for the face and body, highlighting Galderma’s commitment to meeting emerging needs. Focused on the growing desire for natural, authentic results, the campaign underscores Restylane’s ability to deliver personalized outcomes that move naturally with expression, helping people look refreshed and feel confident in their skin.6,7,14,15
*Restylane Contour is known as Restylane Volyme™ in countries outside of the U.S.
**Spokesperson is a paid Galderma consultant
Important safety information
Restylane Contour is indicated for cheek augmentation and the correction of midface contour deficiencies in patients over the age of 21. Restylane Contour is also indicated for correction of temple hollowing in patients over the age of 21.
Restylane Contour contains traces of gram-positive bacterial protein and is contraindicated for patients with allergies to such material or for patients with severe allergies that have required in- hospital treatment. Restylane Contour should not be used by people with bleeding disorders, with hypersensitivity to amide-type local anesthetics, such as lidocaine, or by women who are pregnant or breastfeeding.
The most common side effects include bruising, redness, swelling, pain, tenderness, and itching at the injection site. Use at the site of skin sores, pimples, rashes, hives, cysts, or infection should be postponed until healing is complete. The safety or effectiveness of treatment in areas other than the cheek, midface or temple has not been established in controlled clinical studies.
Delayed-onset inflammation near the site of dermal filler injections is one of the known adverse events associated with dermal fillers, and cases have been reported to occur at the dermal filler treatment site following viral or bacterial illnesses or infections, vaccinations, or dental procedures. Typically, the reported inflammation was responsive to treatment or resolved on its own. Serious but rare side effects include delayed onset infections, recurrence of herpetic eruptions, superficial necrosis, and scarring at the injection site. Do not implant into blood vessels. Use with caution in patients recently treated with anticoagulant or platelet inhibitors to avoid bleeding and bruising.
Restylane Contour is only available through a licensed practitioner. Complete Instructions for Use are available at www.RestylaneUSA.com.
About the Restylane portfolio
Restylane hyaluronic acid injectables are designed differently to go beyond volumizing for natural-looking results.1,14,16 Our hyaluronic acid is exceptionally pure and our innovative manufacturing process preserves its biocompatibility while creating individual products designed for a specific purpose.17-19 Restylane’s unique technologies, NASHA HD™, NASHA™ and OBT™/XpresHAn™, are meaningfully designed to mimic the diverse range of facial structures and skin layers.5,14,16,20 With the highest G’ and highest flexibility, Restylane can provide structural support, natural expressions and a healthy glow.6,16,19-23 Trusted for almost three decades, our hyaluronic acid gels work in sync with your skin for natural looking results.14,24,25
About Galderma
Galderma (SIX: GALD) is the pure-play dermatology category leader, present in approximately 90 countries. We deliver an innovative, science-based portfolio of premium flagship brands and services that span the full spectrum of the fast-growing dermatology market through Injectable Aesthetics, Dermatological Skincare and Therapeutic Dermatology. Since our foundation in 1981, we have dedicated our focus and passion to the human body’s largest organ – the skin – meeting individual consumer and patient needs with superior outcomes in partnership with healthcare professionals. Because we understand that the skin we are in shapes our lives, we are advancing dermatology for every skin story. For more information: www.galderma.com.
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Restylane® Contour™. Instructions for use. Available online. Accessed March 2026
Galderma Laboratories, L.P. Data on file. MA-63365 Study Report. 2025
Galderma. Data on file. Restylane Contour temple investigator closeout meeting executive summary. 2025
Restylane® Lyft™. Instructions for Use. Available online. Accessed March 2026
Galderma Data on file. MA-56724. X-strain and G’ including Shaype
Öhrlund Å, et al. Differentiation of NASHA and OBT hyaluronic acid gels according to strength, flexibility, and associated clinical significance. J Drugs Dermatol. 2024;23(1):1332–1336
Belmontesi M, et al. Injectable non-animal stabilized hyaluronic acid as a skin quality booster: An expert panel consensus. J Drugs Dermatol. 2018;17(1):83–88
Humphrey CD & Lawrence AC. Implications of Ozempic and other GLP-1 receptor agonists for facial plastic surgeons. Facial Plast Surg. 2023;39:719- 72
Qin J. Ozempic face: A new challenge for facial plastic surgeons. JPRAS. 2023;81:97-98
Galderma. Data on file. MA-57232 [Updated]. 77 Million treated
Galderma. Data on file. MA-55607. Restylane® 27 years data publications analysis
Fabi SG, et al. The potential role of biostimulators/dermal fillers to address menopause-related skin conditions. Poster presented at IMCAS 2026; January 29-31, 2026; France
Lorenc ZP, et al. Synergistic efficacy and safety of poly-L-lactic acid biostimulator and hyaluronic acid filler for facial fullness post weight loss due to glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist medication. Presented at the ASDS 2025 Annual Meeting; November 13-16; United States
Di Gregorio C, et al. 25+ years of experience with the Restylane portfolio of injectable HA fillers for facial aesthetic treatment. E-poster presented at AMWC; March 27-29, 2024; Monaco
Galderma. Data on file. Global report: Aesthetics treatments and hyaluronic acid injectables. Consumers & HCPs. 2025
Galderma. Data on file. MA-48544 Subject satisfaction (GAIS) – NASHA and OBT Fillers. 2021
Edsman K, et al. Gel properties of hyaluronic acid dermal fillers. Dermatol Surg. 2012;38:1170–1179.
Galderma. Data on file. MA-58650. Degree of modification of HA fillers
Kablik J, et al. Comparative physical properties of HA dermal fillers. Dermatol Surg. 2009; 35, 302–312
Nikolis A, et al. The role of clinical examination in midface volume correction using hyaluronic acid fillers: should patients be stratified by skin thickness? Aesthet Surg J Open Forum. 2020;2(1):1–12
Bromée T, et al. A new hyaluronic acid injectable, HASHA, sets new G-prime standards. Abstract presented at AMWC 2025; Mar 27-29, 2025; Monaco
Narins RS, et al. Persistence of nasolabial fold correction with a HA dermal filler with retreatment: results of an 18-month extension study. Dermatol Surg. 2011;37: 644-650
Talarico S, et al. High patient satisfaction of a HA filler producing enduring full-facial volume restoration: an 18-month open multicenter study. Dermatol Surg. 2015;41: 1361–1369
Solish N, et al. Dynamics of HA fillers formulated to maintain natural facial expression. J Cosmet Dermatol. 2019;18(3): 738-746
Philip-Dormston WG, Schuster B, and Podda M. Perceived naturalness of facial expression after HA filler injection in nasolabial folds and lower face. J Cosmet Dermatol. 2020;19(7): 1600-1606
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Franchises and R&D Communications Director
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Head of Strategy, Investor Relations, and ESG
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Jessica Cohen
Investor Relations and Strategy Director
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+41 21 642 76 43
Friday, March 20, 2026
Galderma Publishes Invitation and Agenda for Its 2026 Annual General Meeting
The Board of Directors proposes a dividend of 0.35 CHF per registered share
Harry Kirsch proposed as new independent member of the Board of Directors
Delphine Viguier-Hovasse and Samuel du Retail proposed as two non-independent board members from L’Oréal
(BUSINESS WIRE) -- Galderma Group AG (SIX: GALD), the pure-play dermatology category leader, today published the invitation and agenda for its 2026 Annual General Meeting (AGM), which will be held virtually on April 22, 2026, at 3:00pm CEST.
Dividend proposal
The Board of Directors proposes a dividend of 0.35 CHF per registered share of Galderma following its record 2025 performance. If approved by shareholders, the dividend will be paid out of reserves from capital contributions and, in accordance with applicable tax regulations, will be free from Swiss withholding tax.
Proposed elections to the Board of Directors of Galderma Group AG
As previously announced, and in connection with L’Oréal’s increased investment in Galderma, the Board members representing the consortium led by EQT, Michael Bauer and Marcus Brennecke, will not stand for re-election and will step down from the Board at the conclusion of the 2026 AGM. Delphine Viguier-Hovasse, Chief Innovation & Prospective Officer at L’Oréal, and Samuel du Retail, Managing Director of Artificial Intelligence, Data and Shared Services at L’Oréal, will be proposed by L’Oréal to shareholders for election as non-independent members.
The Board of Directors will also propose the appointment of Harry Kirsch, former Chief Financial Officer of Novartis, as a new independent member, as well as the re-election of the following current members, each for a one-year term until the completion of the next AGM:
Thomas Ebeling (Chair)
Daniel Browne
Maria Teresa Hilado
Karen Lee Ling
Roberto Marques
Sherilyn McCoy
Flemming Ørnskov, M.D., MPH
"On behalf of the Board, I would like to sincerely thank Michael Bauer and Marcus Brennecke for their commitment and valuable contributions throughout their tenure. The proposed elections of Harry Kirsch, Delphine Viguier-Hovasse and Samuel du Retail bring a strong and complementary range of experience to Galderma, spanning financial and strategic leadership, consumer and sustainability-focused perspectives, and innovation and advanced technology. The Board looks forward to the contributions they would bring as Galderma advances its ambition to be the undisputed dermatology powerhouse.”
THOMAS EBELING
CHAIR OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
GALDERMA
For further details please consult the 2025 Annual Report and 2026 AGM invitation at https://investors.galderma.com/.
About Galderma
Galderma (SIX: GALD) is the pure-play dermatology category leader, present in approximately 90 countries. We deliver an innovative, science-based portfolio of premium flagship brands and services that span the full spectrum of the fast-growing dermatology market through Injectable Aesthetics, Dermatological Skincare and Therapeutic Dermatology. Since our foundation in 1981, we have dedicated our focus and passion to the human body’s largest organ – the skin – meeting individual consumer and patient needs with superior outcomes in partnership with healthcare professionals. Because we understand that the skin we are in shapes our lives, we are advancing dermatology for every skin story. For more information: www.galderma.com.
Forward-looking statements
Certain statements in this announcement are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are statements that are not historical facts and may be identified by words such as "plans", "targets", "aims", " believes", "expects", "anticipates", "intends", "estimates", "will", "may", "continues", "should" and similar expressions. These forward-looking statements reflect, at the time, Galderma's beliefs, intentions and current targets/ aims concerning, among other things, Galderma's results of operations, financial condition, industry, liquidity, prospects, growth and strategies and are subject to change. The estimated financial information is based on management's current expectations and is subject to change. By their nature, forward-looking statements involve a number of risks, uncertainties and assumptions that could cause actual results or events to differ materially from those expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements. These risks, uncertainties and assumptions could adversely affect the outcome and financial consequences of the plans and events described herein. Actual results may differ from those set forth in the forward-looking statements as a result of various factors (including, but not limited to, future global economic conditions, changed market conditions, intense competition in the markets in which Galderma operates, costs of compliance with applicable laws, regulations and standards, diverse political, legal, economic and other conditions affecting Galderma’s markets, and other factors beyond the control of Galderma). Neither Galderma nor any of their respective shareholders (as applicable), directors, officers, employees, advisors, or any other person is under any obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. You should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements, which speak of the date of this announcement. Statements contained in this announcement regarding past trends or events should not be taken as a representation that such trends or events will continue in the future. Some of the information presented herein is based on statements by third parties, and no representation or warranty, express or implied, is made as to, and no reliance should be placed on, the fairness, reasonableness, accuracy, completeness or correctness of this information or any other information or opinions contained herein, for any purpose whatsoever. Except as required by applicable law, Galderma has no intention or obligation to update, keep updated or revise this announcement or any parts thereof.
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KnowBe4 Launches AIDA Orchestration as the First Fully Autonomous Agent for Human Risk Management
CAPE TOWN, South Africa - Thursday, 19. March 2026
New AI Agent From KnowBe4 Cuts Security Training Administration From Hours to Seconds
(BUSINESS WIRE)--KnowBe4, the world-renowned platform that comprehensively addresses human and agentic AI risk management, has announced the launch of AIDA Orchestration, the eighth AI-powered agent in KnowBe4’s suite of AI agents for human risk management known as AIDA (Artificial Intelligence Defence Agents).
The AIDA Orchestration agent is an autonomous, AI-powered system for human risk management. It independently creates, schedules and manages personalised phishing security tests (PSTs) and security awareness training (SAT) at a user level that dynamically adapts to each person’s risk profile. This eliminates manual campaigns, reduces administrative burden and efficiently lowers organisational risk.
By reducing the time required to create personalised training from hours to seconds, the Orchestration agent frees security teams to focus on strategic initiatives while ensuring every individual receives the right training at the right time to reduce organisational risk.
The agent brings the following to organisations:
Individual-Focused Personalisation: Departing from group-wide campaigns, the agent delivers unique phishing tests and training experiences based on real-time user performance.
Always-On Operations: The system continuously monitors evolving threat landscapes and user engagement, dynamically adjusting strategies without human intervention.
Intelligent Ecosystem Integration: AIDA Orchestration leverages the full suite of AIDA agents, including Template Generation and Remedial Training, to create a cohesive, data-driven security culture.
Plan-Based Oversight: While the agent handles tactical execution, administrators maintain strategic control through "Plans", which define high-level constraints and guardrails for specific user groups.
This year marks ten years of the beta version of AIDA. With eight specialised agents available in-market, KnowBe4’s position of training humans and agents is reinforced as the only agentic human risk management provider in the industry.
According to the KnowBe4 State of Human Risk Report 2025, cybersecurity leaders rank AI-powered threats as their top security risk, with 45% citing constantly evolving AI threats as their greatest challenge. AI enables adversaries to remove traditional indications of an attack, generate realistic language at scale and craft messages tailored to specific roles, industries and even individuals.
“The launch of AIDA Orchestration represents a fundamental shift in how organisations approach human risk," said Bryan Palma, CEO at KnowBe4. "By moving from static, one-size-fits-all campaigns to an always-on, autonomous system, we are enabling security teams to deliver the right training at the right time. This saves hours of administrative work and it reduces organisational risk by treating every employee as an individual with unique security needs.”
An anonymous customer who has already been using KnowBe4’s AIDA Orchestration highly recommends the agent saying, "AIDA Orchestration is a game changer and time saver!"
For more information on the AIDA Orchestration Agent and other AI Defence Agents, visit https://www.knowbe4.com/products/aida/orchestration/.
About KnowBe4
KnowBe4 empowers workforces to make smarter security decisions every day. Trusted by more than 70,000 organisations worldwide, KnowBe4 builds security culture and helps teams manage both human and agent risk. The company delivers a comprehensive, agentic best-of-suite platform for Human Risk Management, creating an adaptive defence layer that reinforces secure behaviour against evolving cybersecurity threats. The HRM+ platform includes awareness training, integrated cloud email security, real-time coaching, crowdsourced anti-phishing, AI Defence Agents, and more. As AI becomes increasingly embedded in business operations, KnowBe4 prepares the modern workforce by training both humans and AI agents to recognise and respond to security risks. Through this unified approach, KnowBe4 leads workforce trust management and defence strategies. More info at knowbe4.com.
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New AI Agent From KnowBe4 Cuts Security Training Administration From Hours to Seconds
(BUSINESS WIRE)--KnowBe4, the world-renowned platform that comprehensively addresses human and agentic AI risk management, has announced the launch of AIDA Orchestration, the eighth AI-powered agent in KnowBe4’s suite of AI agents for human risk management known as AIDA (Artificial Intelligence Defence Agents).
The AIDA Orchestration agent is an autonomous, AI-powered system for human risk management. It independently creates, schedules and manages personalised phishing security tests (PSTs) and security awareness training (SAT) at a user level that dynamically adapts to each person’s risk profile. This eliminates manual campaigns, reduces administrative burden and efficiently lowers organisational risk.
By reducing the time required to create personalised training from hours to seconds, the Orchestration agent frees security teams to focus on strategic initiatives while ensuring every individual receives the right training at the right time to reduce organisational risk.
The agent brings the following to organisations:
Individual-Focused Personalisation: Departing from group-wide campaigns, the agent delivers unique phishing tests and training experiences based on real-time user performance.
Always-On Operations: The system continuously monitors evolving threat landscapes and user engagement, dynamically adjusting strategies without human intervention.
Intelligent Ecosystem Integration: AIDA Orchestration leverages the full suite of AIDA agents, including Template Generation and Remedial Training, to create a cohesive, data-driven security culture.
Plan-Based Oversight: While the agent handles tactical execution, administrators maintain strategic control through "Plans", which define high-level constraints and guardrails for specific user groups.
This year marks ten years of the beta version of AIDA. With eight specialised agents available in-market, KnowBe4’s position of training humans and agents is reinforced as the only agentic human risk management provider in the industry.
According to the KnowBe4 State of Human Risk Report 2025, cybersecurity leaders rank AI-powered threats as their top security risk, with 45% citing constantly evolving AI threats as their greatest challenge. AI enables adversaries to remove traditional indications of an attack, generate realistic language at scale and craft messages tailored to specific roles, industries and even individuals.
“The launch of AIDA Orchestration represents a fundamental shift in how organisations approach human risk," said Bryan Palma, CEO at KnowBe4. "By moving from static, one-size-fits-all campaigns to an always-on, autonomous system, we are enabling security teams to deliver the right training at the right time. This saves hours of administrative work and it reduces organisational risk by treating every employee as an individual with unique security needs.”
An anonymous customer who has already been using KnowBe4’s AIDA Orchestration highly recommends the agent saying, "AIDA Orchestration is a game changer and time saver!"
For more information on the AIDA Orchestration Agent and other AI Defence Agents, visit https://www.knowbe4.com/products/aida/orchestration/.
About KnowBe4
KnowBe4 empowers workforces to make smarter security decisions every day. Trusted by more than 70,000 organisations worldwide, KnowBe4 builds security culture and helps teams manage both human and agent risk. The company delivers a comprehensive, agentic best-of-suite platform for Human Risk Management, creating an adaptive defence layer that reinforces secure behaviour against evolving cybersecurity threats. The HRM+ platform includes awareness training, integrated cloud email security, real-time coaching, crowdsourced anti-phishing, AI Defence Agents, and more. As AI becomes increasingly embedded in business operations, KnowBe4 prepares the modern workforce by training both humans and AI agents to recognise and respond to security risks. Through this unified approach, KnowBe4 leads workforce trust management and defence strategies. More info at knowbe4.com.
Follow KnowBe4 on LinkedIn, X, TikTok and Instagram.
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Perma-Pipe Accelerates Growth with New U.S. Northeast Facility Investment to serve Artificial Intelligence Data Center customers, Provides Middle East Operations’ Update and Concludes the Board’s Review of Strategic Alternatives
(BUSINESS WIRE)--Perma-Pipe International Holdings, Inc. (the “Company”) today announced a strategic expansion initiative focused on accelerating growth through entry into the high-demand U.S. Northeast region. The Company is positioning itself to capitalize on the rapidly expanding Artificial Intelligence (“AI”)-driven data center market in both the United States and international markets while continuing to reinforce its leadership in critical infrastructure solutions.
As part of this growth strategy, Perma-Pipe will prioritize investments aimed at expanding its presence in the rapidly evolving AI data center sector. The initiative reflects the Company’s long-term commitment to supporting next-generation technology infrastructure and strengthening its position in the global energy, industrial, and infrastructure markets.
Expansion in the U.S. Northeast
President & Chief Executive Officer, Saleh Sagr said, “We are excited to announce the expansion of our operations with a new facility in the Northeast, set to become operational in the second quarter of 2026. This facility will primarily focus on serving the rapidly growing AI-driven data center market, as well as the District Heating and Cooling sector. This strategic move supports our commitment to organic growth and strengthens our position as a global leader in the technology infrastructure ecosystem. Our primary focus will be on capitalizing on the significant potential in these key markets, both domestically and internationally. Furthermore, we are currently seeking to secure a new global banking agreement to provide enhanced liquidity, flexible financing options and expanded access to capital to support further investments in our growth.”
MENA Operations Update
Perma-Pipe also reaffirmed its strong operational position across the Middle East and North Africa region.
“Perma-Pipe remains fully committed to its operations throughout the MENA region. Despite ongoing regional conflicts our business operations have not been impacted. We have implemented comprehensive business continuity plans designed to mitigate potential risks and aim to ensure uninterrupted service to our customers and maintain operational stability and safety across all of our facilities,” Saleh Sagr added.
Market Dynamics Support Growth Strategy
As global demand for data processing capacity continues to accelerate, the Company believes that current market conditions present significant opportunities for infrastructure providers supporting AI and cloud computing.
“The rapid rise of artificial intelligence, cloud platforms and digital infrastructure is creating unprecedented demand for advanced data center solutions,” said Sagr. “Our strategic focus on AI data centers positions Perma-Pipe to capitalize on these powerful global trends. In addition, we are pursuing diversification into new product lines within the industrial and water sectors across both North America and the MENA region to further expand our market reach and ensure long-term resilience.
“We are excited about the future and the opportunities ahead for Perma-Pipe, with strong market demand, a disciplined growth strategy, new financial partnerships and robust business continuity planning, we are well positioned to execute on our strategic vision and capture the significant opportunities emerging in AI infrastructure, next-generation data centers and diversified industrial markets,” Saleh Sagr concluded.
Conclusion of the Board’s Exploration of Strategic Alternatives
The Board of Directors of the Company has concluded its process to explore strategic alternatives to maximize shareholder value publicly announced on September 15, 2025. The review evaluated a wide range of value creating alternatives and after extensive evaluation and deliberation, in consultation with the Company’s legal and financial advisors, the Board unanimously determined that continuing to execute on the Company’s strategic plan as an independent public company is the best way to maximize value for shareholders at this time.
Perma-Pipe International Holdings, Inc.
Perma-Pipe International Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: PPIH) is a global leader in pre-insulated piping and leak detection systems for oil and gas, district heating and cooling, and other applications. It uses its extensive engineering and fabrication expertise to develop piping solutions that solve complex challenges regarding the safe and efficient transportation of many types of liquids. In total, Perma-Pipe has operations at fourteen locations in six countries.
Forward-Looking Statements
Certain statements and other information contained in this press release that can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology constitute “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, and are subject to the safe harbors created thereby, including, without limitation, statements regarding the expected future performance and operations of the Company. These statements should be considered as subject to the many risks and uncertainties that exist in the Company's operations and business environment. Such risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, the following: (i) the impact of public health crises on the Company's results of operations, financial condition and cash flows; (ii) fluctuations in the price of oil and natural gas and its impact on the customer order volume for the Company's products; (iii) the Company's ability to comply with all covenants in its credit facilities; (iv) the Company’s ability to repay its debt and renew expiring international credit facilities; (v) the Company’s ability to effectively execute its strategic plan and achieve profitability and positive cash flows; (vi) the impact of global economic weakness and volatility; (vii) fluctuations in steel prices and the Company’s ability to offset increases in steel prices through price increases in its products; (viii) the timing of order receipt, execution, delivery and acceptance for the Company’s products; (ix) decreases in government spending on projects using the Company’s products, and challenges to the Company’s non-government customers’ liquidity and access to capital funds; (x) the Company’s ability to successfully negotiate progress-billing arrangements for its large contracts; (xi) aggressive pricing by existing competitors and the entrance of new competitors in the markets in which the Company operates; (xii) the Company’s ability to purchase raw materials at favorable prices and to maintain beneficial relationships with its suppliers; (xiii) the Company’s ability to manufacture products free of latent defects and to recover from suppliers who may provide defective materials to the Company; (xiv) reductions or cancellations of orders included in the Company’s backlog; (xv) the Company's ability to collect an account receivable related to a project in the Middle East; (xvi) risks and uncertainties related to the Company's international business operations; (xvii) the Company’s ability to attract and retain senior management and key personnel; (xviii) the Company’s ability to achieve the expected benefits of its growth initiatives; (xix) the Company’s ability to interpret changes in tax regulations and legislation; (xx) the Company's ability to use its net operating loss carryforwards; (xxi) reversals of previously recorded revenue and profits resulting from inaccurate estimates made in connection with the Company’s percentage-of-completion revenue recognition; (xxii) the Company’s failure to establish and maintain effective internal control over financial reporting; and (xxiii) the impact of cybersecurity threats on the Company’s information technology systems. Shareholders, potential investors and other readers are urged to consider these factors carefully in evaluating the forward-looking statements and are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements made herein are made only as of the date of this press release and we undertake no obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. More detailed information about factors that may affect our performance may be found in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, which are available at https://www.sec.gov and under the Investor Center section of our website (http://investors.permapipe.com).
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Thursday, March 19, 2026
Boomi, a 12X Leader, Positioned Highest for Ability to Execute in the 2026 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Integration Platform as a Service
CONSHOHOCKEN, Pa. - Wednesday, 18. March 2026
(BUSINESS WIRE)--Boomi™, the data activation company, today announced it has been recognized as a Leader and positioned highest for Ability to Execute in the 2026 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Integration Platform as a Service (iPaaS). This marks the 12th consecutive time Boomi has been named a Leader – the longest recognized vendor in the report’s history.
Boomi attributes its continued industry recognition to its unwavering commitment to innovation, customer success, and ecosystem growth. Over the past year, Boomi has accelerated its investments in integration and automation, APIM, agent management, and data management to help enterprises transform fragmented systems and data into orchestrated processes and governed agentic workflows.
Recent innovations include:
Boomi Data Integration and MFT - The acquisition of Rivery, now Boomi Data Integration, enhanced real-time data ingestion and analytics-ready pipelines, enabling customers to unify operational and analytical data at scale. Boomi’s acquisition of Thru, Inc. added enterprise-grade managed file transfer (MFT) capabilities, supporting secure, high-volume workloads — an expansion that has increased customer adoption by more than 270% following the acquisition. Additional innovations — including change data capture (CDC) ingestion for SAP — further expanded Boomi’s ability to support complex enterprise environments and modernization initiatives.
API Management and MCP Support - Boomi introduced comprehensive API management to help organizations securely expose, manage, and scale APIs alongside integrations and AI workflows. Boomi also broadened support for Model Context Protocol (MCP) to enable more secure, agent-ready access to enterprise APIs, integrations, and data.
Boomi Agentstudio – Since its launch, Boomi Agentstudio, Boomi’s agent management platform (AMP), has seen rapid enterprise adoption as organizations scale agentic AI with built-in governance. More than 75,000 agents are now deployed in production, and partners have published hundreds of reusable agentic workflow assets through the Boomi Marketplace, accelerating time to value across real-world use cases.
Context Grounded Agents With Boomi Meta Hub - Establish a shared source of truth. Meta Hub builds on Boomi's proven foundation in master data management and enterprise connectivity, extending trusted data context across the entire AI ecosystem with a central system of record. By aligning data standards across the enterprise, Meta Hub ensures that AI agents and humans operate on consistent, trusted business logic rather than fragmented interpretations of data.
Customer and Partner Momentum Accelerates
With more than 30,000 customers globally, Boomi continues to serve as the trusted data activation partner for enterprises across industries, including customers like Tropicana, Toyota Australia, BNP Paribas, Chevron Federal Credit Union, and Moderna, who rely on Boomi to connect and automate their business-critical applications and data.
Boomi continues to expand its global partner ecosystem, strengthening alliances with leading global system integrators (GSIs), independent software vendors (ISVs) while deepening strategic collaborations with established technology and services providers. Partnerships with AWS, ServiceNow, DXC, EY, and more are supporting enterprise adoption of agentic AI initiatives and helping customers drive measurable business outcomes.
A Leader in Data Activation
“As organizations accelerate their shift to becoming AI-driven enterprises, data activation has emerged as a strategic imperative,” said Steve Lucas, Chairman and CEO at Boomi. “Our continued recognition as a Leader in the Gartner Magic Quadrant for iPaaS — and being positioned highest for Ability to Execute — in our opinion, reinforces that Boomi is not just keeping pace with the market, we’re defining it. We believe being recognized for the 12th consecutive year reflects the consistency of our innovation, the strength of our platform, and the measurable outcomes we deliver for customers worldwide.”
View the 2026 Gartner Magic Quadrant for iPaaS here.
Additional Resources
See why Boomi was recognized as a Leader in the Gartner Magic Quadrant for iPaaS here
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About Boomi
Boomi, the data activation company, brings data to life by integrating and governing it to power everything from AI to BI. The Boomi Enterprise Platform puts data in motion, uniting data readiness, integration and automation, and agent management in one comprehensive solution. Trusted by more than 30,000 customers and supported by a global network of 800+ partners, Boomi is driving agentic transformation — helping organizations of all sizes move faster, operate smarter, and innovate at scale. Discover more at boomi.com.
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Andersen Consulting Expands Technology Platform in France
SAN FRANCISCO - Thursday, 19. March 2026 AETOSWire
(BUSINESS WIRE)--Andersen Consulting expands its digital transformation offering through a Collaboration Agreement with Teolia Consulting, a French firm specializing in project and product management, cloud platform engineering, data transformation, and Atlassian suite integration and adoption.
Founded in 2014, Teolia Consulting helps organizations achieve digital performance, from agile methodology to time-to-market solutions. The firm’s expertise is focused on delivering integrated strategies that align technology with organizational change. The firm works across industries including banking, insurance, fashion, and retail, empowering clients to strengthen resilience and accelerate digital maturity.
“At Teolia Consulting, we believe that true transformation happens when technology and people evolve together,” said Lucienne Jacquet, managing partner of Teolia. “By collaborating with Andersen Consulting, we not only amplify our impact but also gain access to a worldwide organization of like-minded individuals. This synergy enables us to deliver integrated solutions on a global scale, coordinate seamlessly across markets, and bring our technical depth to clients seeking to optimize performance.”
“Teolia Consulting combines deep technology expertise with proven digital transformation capabilities,” said Mark L. Vorsatz, global chairman and CEO of Andersen. “The firm’s technical strength and innovative solutions complement our platform, enabling us to deliver practical, results-driven outcomes for clients facing complex digital challenges.”
Andersen Consulting is a global consulting practice providing a comprehensive suite of services spanning corporate strategy, business, technology, and AI transformation, as well as human capital solutions. Andersen Consulting integrates with the multidimensional service model of Andersen Global, delivering world-class consulting, tax, legal, valuation, global mobility, and advisory expertise on a global platform with more than 50,000 professionals worldwide and a presence in over 1,000 locations through its member firms and collaborating firms. Andersen Consulting Holdings LP is a limited partnership and provides consulting solutions through its member firms and collaborating firms around the world.
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Hilton Announces Exclusive Agreement with YOTEL to Expand Global Footprint in Lifestyle Segment
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Independent, design-led YOTEL brand gains reach through Hilton’s global distribution platform
Hilton Honors members gain access to a sleek, contemporary new way to stay
YOTEL will be the first independent brand as part of newly established Select by Hilton brand
(BUSINESS WIRE)--Hilton (NYSE: HLT) today announced an exclusive agreement with YOTEL that will provide guests yet another way to stay within the hospitality leader’s growing global portfolio. With highly efficient hotels in urban markets, YOTEL has pioneered ways to meet changing guest needs through stays that feature smart room design, and clever tech-enabled features.
The franchise agreement with YOTEL expands Hilton’s network, filling a distinct customer need in the growing lifestyle segment in a manner consistent with its proven asset-light model. YOTEL will continue to independently manage and license its brand at 23 hotels across 10 countries, with a goal of more than tripling its portfolio in the coming years.
YOTEL will be the first brand in the newly established Select by Hilton. Select by Hilton is designed to grow into a brand that creates new ways to stay for guests, with the trust, confidence, and perks they expect from Hilton. High-quality, established hotel brands that join Select by Hilton will retain their own identity and brand management while they connect to the award-winning Hilton Honors loyalty program and enjoy the benefits of Hilton's superior distribution and technology platforms.
Launched in London in 2007, YOTEL has extended its innovative brand to hotels in key markets like New York, Tokyo, Amsterdam, Glasgow and Singapore with smart, efficient room designs that feature the YOTEL SmartBed™, which can transform from a flatbed to a sofa with the touch of a button, and tech-forward features like automated luggage storage.
“The addition of YOTEL to Hilton's network is the latest example of our commitment to capital efficient growth through a relationship that is both complementary to our existing brand portfolio and offers guests thoughtfully designed, sleek new ways to stay with Hilton in key urban locations around the world,” said Christian Charnaux, executive vice president and chief development officer, Hilton. “This agreement further strengthens our network effect by connecting a beloved independent brand like YOTEL into the powerful Hilton Honors network and commercial distribution system, while preserving what makes the brand unique.”
The Hilton brand increases visibility and demand for YOTEL without altering the experience that defines YOTEL’s brand, which will continue to operate with the same quality, intelligent design, and service style.
“Hilton brings unmatched global distribution and loyalty scale to our brand and business,” said Phil Andreopoulos, chief executive officer, YOTEL. “YOTEL’s relationship with Hilton allows us to expand our reach while staying true to who we are. What changes for YOTEL is access – not identity – in a capital-light, and scalable way.”
Once integrated into Hilton’s network, Hilton Honors members staying at participating YOTEL properties will enjoy the benefits of Hilton Honors, the award-winning guest loyalty program for Hilton’s world-class brands. The nearly 250 million Hilton Honors members who book directly through preferred Hilton channels have access to instant benefits and contactless technology exclusively through the industry-leading Hilton Honors app.
The first hotels are expected to be available for booking through Hilton channels later in 2026.
About Hilton
Hilton (NYSE: HLT) is a leading global hospitality company with a portfolio of 27 world-class brands comprising more than 9,100 properties and over 1.3 million rooms, in 143 countries and territories. Dedicated to fulfilling its founding vision to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality, Hilton has welcomed over 4 billion guests in its more than 100-year history. Named as the No. 1 World’s Best Workplace by Great Place to Work and Fortune, Hilton aims to create the best culture for its 500,000 team members around the world. Hilton has introduced industry-leading technology enhancements to improve the guest experience, including Digital Key Share, automated complimentary room upgrades and the ability to book confirmed connecting rooms. Through the award-winning guest loyalty program Hilton Honors, the nearly 250 million Hilton Honors members who book directly with Hilton can earn Points for hotel stays and experiences money can't buy. With the free Hilton Honors app, guests can book their stay, select their room, check in, unlock their door with a Digital Key and check out, all from their smartphone. Visit stories.hilton.com for more information, and connect with Hilton on Facebook, X, LinkedIn, Instagram and YouTube.
About YOTEL
YOTEL is a global hotel group with 23 properties in sought-after locations. YOTEL exists so guests sleep better, move faster and enjoy the destination more. From buzzing cities to bustling airports, YOTEL promises the luxury of time, the access of brilliant locations and the fun of discovery. Every stay.
Headquartered in London, the group’s portfolio consists of three brands: YOTEL (city centre hotels), YOTELPAD (extended stay option) and YOTELAIR (airport hotels). YOTEL is in cities across the world, including Amsterdam, Boston, Edinburgh, Geneva, Glasgow, London, Manchester, Miami, New York, Porto, San Francisco, Singapore, Tokyo and Washington DC, and at London Gatwick, Amsterdam Schiphol, Paris Charles de Gaulle, Istanbul, and Singapore Changi airports. Upcoming openings include Kuala Lumpur (2026), Athens (2027), Belfast (2028), Lisbon (2028) and NEOM (2029).
YOTEL’s major shareholders include the Talal Jassim Al-Bahar Group, United Investment Portugal, and Kuwait Real Estate Company (AQARAT).
YOTEL was originally created by YO! founder Simon Woodroffe OBE who took inspiration from the experience of first-class travel and translated that ethos, language and design into small but beautifully designed rooms. www.yo.co.uk. www.yotel.com
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Laserfiche Announces 2026 Run Smarter® Award Winners
(BUSINESS WIRE)--Laserfiche — the leading SaaS provider of intelligent content management — today announced the winners of the 2026 Laserfiche Run Smarter® Awards.
These awards celebrate the visionaries and trailblazers who are redefining the possible, using Laserfiche to break down operational silos and catalyze a new era of enterprise-wide productivity. From a large city reimagining criminal justice to a financial services firm’s innovative use of AI for smarter service delivery: The winners enhance productivity, reimagine processes and improve lives with Laserfiche technology.
“The true power of Laserfiche has always been in how it unlocks value — whether that is through delivering actionable intelligence, cost savings, or reclaimed time to put toward innovation,” said Karl Chan, CEO of Laserfiche. “This year’s honorees are at the forefront of information management, with many of them leveraging cloud and AI technology to modernize processes and achieve business transformation.”
Congratulations to the 2026 Run Smarter Award winners:
- Doug Haubert, City Prosecutor, Long Beach City Prosecutor's Office: Nien-Ling Wacker Visionary of the Year
- Young Lee, Information Systems Analyst, City of Camarillo, California: Digital Transformation Leader of the Year
- Priya Karthick, Enterprise IT Technologist, Texas A&M Technology Services: Laserfiche Champion of the Year
- Choctaw Nation IT Tribal Solutions: Best Program ROI
- Palo Alto Unified School District Information Services: Change Maker of the Year
- Kansas State University: Laserfiche Program of the Year, U.S./Canada
- Albany Trustee Company Limited: Laserfiche Program of the Year, EMEA
- City of Tucson Department Applications Team: Laserfiche Team of the Year
Learn more about the Laserfiche Run Smarter Award winners here.
Laserfiche will celebrate the winners during the 2026 Empower conference. Click here to register for the conference.
About Laserfiche
Laserfiche is the leading enterprise platform that helps organizations digitally transform operations and manage their content with AI-powered solutions. Through scalable workflows, customizable forms, no-code templates and AI-enabled capabilities, the Laserfiche® document management platform accelerates how business gets done. Trusted by organizations of all sizes — from startups to Fortune 500 enterprises — Laserfiche empowers teams to boost productivity, foster collaboration, and deliver a superior customer experience at scale. Headquartered in Long Beach, California, Laserfiche operates globally, with offices across North America, Europe, and Asia.
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Keenfolks Launches KEENFOLKS X_
LONDON & BARCELONA, Spain -
A Global AI-Native Marketing Infrastructure Network for Enterprise Growth
Keenfolks, the AI transformation partner behind marketing initiatives for brands including Coca-Cola, Diageo, Mars, Reckitt, Nestlé and Merck-MSD, today announced the launch of KEENFOLKS X_, a new global marketing network designed to operate on shared AI infrastructure
(BUSINESS WIRE)--The traditional holding company model that has shaped global marketing for decades is facing increasing pressure as capital markets, consolidation activity, and client demands point to a need for structural change.
The marketing industry is searching for a new model. The question is no longer whether agencies need to change, but which ones were built for this shift from the start.
Keenfolks, the Integrative AI® partner built natively for the Age of Intelligence, today announces the launch of KEENFOLKS X_ — a new global AI-native marketing network designed to help organizations move beyond fragmented services and toward intelligent systems, scalable solutions, and measurable transformation.
The network is built on K OS_, Keenfolks’ proprietary marketing operating system, which connects intelligence, data, automation, and execution into reusable marketing systems.
The objective is clear: to help organisations move beyond fragmented agency delivery and build scalable marketing capabilities powered by AI.
The Industry Shift
Over the past decade, marketing organisations have accumulated increasingly complex technology stacks, fragmented agency ecosystems, and disconnected data environments. While these structures worked in a campaign-driven era, they struggle to operate effectively in a world where marketing performance is increasingly shaped by:
Real-time data
AI decision systems
Automated content and media production
Continuous optimisation loops
In this environment, competitive advantage comes not from isolated campaigns, but from integrated marketing systems that learn and improve over time. KEENFOLKS X_ was designed specifically to build and operate those systems.
“The industry is looking for a new model, but for us this is not a future idea — it is an operating reality. KEENFOLKS X_ is how we scale an AI-native way of working that enterprise brands already trust: connecting intelligence, platforms, workflows, and experiences into systems that perform, learn, and compound value over time. We believe the next era will belong to partners who do more than deliver campaigns — they help build the intelligent systems and growth engines behind modern marketing.”
— Miguel Machado, CEO and Co-Founder, Keenfolks
The Platform: K OS_
At the core of the model is K OS_, Keenfolks’ AI-native marketing operating system. The platform connects four foundational layers:
Intelligence: AI-driven analysis of marketing performance, consumer behaviour, and market signals.
Platforms: Integration with CRM, media, commerce, and marketing technology environments.
Workflows: Agent-driven processes that automate planning, production, personalisation, and optimisation.
Experiences: The execution layer where brands deploy campaigns, content ecosystems, and digital experiences.
Together, these layers transform marketing from a collection of services into a continuously improving operational system.
From Services to Systems
Keenfolks has spent the past several years helping enterprise organisations build these systems.
One example is Diageo’s “What’s Your Cocktail” platform, an AI-driven personalisation engine that analysed behaviour across 51 million consumers in the US and UK. The system delivered cocktail recommendations at key decision points, generating engagement rates more than 4X the industry benchmark. More importantly, the system continues to learn and improve over time. KEENFOLKS X_ extends this approach globally.
The Economic Model
The network introduces a new commercial structure that moves beyond traditional agency economics.
KEENFOLKS X_ operates through three engagement models:
Transformation partnerships: Building AI-driven marketing systems for enterprise organisations.
Solution development: Creating reusable products and capabilities across the network.
Venture co-creation: Working with clients to build new data, technology, and marketing ventures.
This approach allows Keenfolks and its partners to participate in long-term value creation rather than short-term project delivery.
Network Expansion
Founded in Barcelona and with offices in London, New York, and Mexico City, Keenfolks currently delivery activity across 50+ markets. The launch of KEENFOLKS X_ marks the beginning of the company’s next phase of growth.
Over the coming months, Keenfolks will begin confirming strategic partners across key markets and expanding the network’s global delivery capabilities. The company is also exploring venture funding to accelerate the development of new AI-driven marketing infrastructure and solutions.
About KEENFOLKS X_
KEENFOLKS X_ is Keenfolks' global AI-native marketing network for the Age of Intelligence. Built on K OS_, it connects intelligence, platforms, workflows, and experiences into reusable intelligent systems and scalable solutions that help organisations move beyond fragmented marketing delivery. Through this model, Keenfolks combines transformation services, solution building, venture co-creation, and selected risk-share structures to create more durable and measurable value for clients.
About Keenfolks
Keenfolks is the Integrative AI® partner built for the Age of Intelligence. Founded in Barcelona, with offices in London, New York, and Mexico City and delivery activity across 50+ countries, Keenfolks helps global brands evolve their marketing practice through intelligent systems that connect strategy, data, technology, media, CRM, and creative execution. Clients include Coca-Cola, Diageo, Kellanova, Reckitt, Mars, Nestlé, and Merck-MSD.
About Miguel Machado
Miguel Machado is the CEO and Co-Founder of Keenfolks and Og.ai. He has led AI-driven marketing transformation for global brands including Coca-Cola, Diageo, Mars, Reckitt, Merck-MSD, and Nestlé. A frequent keynote speaker and host of the AI Marketing Transformation Podcast, he focuses on building practical frameworks that connect strategy, technology, data, and human capability for the Age of Intelligence.
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