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NVTC Names 50 Cybersecurity Honorees for 2026 Cyber50 Awards

NVTC Names 50 Cybersecurity Honorees for 2026 Cyber50 Awards

McLean, Virginia – October 07, 2026 -- The Northern Virginia Technology Council (NVTC) named 50 companies and executives to its 2026 Cyber50 list, recognizing firms and leaders driving cybersecurity innovation across the National Capital Region.

NVTC splits honorees across three categories covering 27 companies and 23 individuals

The list includes 27 companies and government contractors such as GuidePoint Security, MANTECH, Virtru, Shift5 and Owl Cyber Defense, alongside 18 executives from organizations including Booz Allen, EY, Palo Alto Networks, Dominion Energy and FINRA. Five additional honorees were named Rising Stars, including representatives from Nokia, Fairfax County Public Schools and Dark Wolf.

Butler National Boosts Buyback by $10M, Extends Program to 2029

Butler National Boosts Buyback by $10M, Extends Program to 2029

New Century, Kan. – October 07, 2026 -- Butler National Corporation (OTCQX: BUKS) has authorized a $10 million increase to its common stock repurchase program, lifting total available authorization to approximately $11.9 million and extending the window for buybacks through April 30, 2029.

Board expands buyback capacity to $11.9 million through 2029

The aerospace modification, MRO and gaming management company said the increased authorization gives management added flexibility to repurchase shares when market conditions are deemed favorable for long-term shareholders. The decision followed the Board's review of the Company's financial position, expected capital requirements and growth investment opportunities.

InventHelp Client Patents Adjustable Ambidextrous Rifle for Licensing

InventHelp Client Patents Adjustable Ambidextrous Rifle for Licensing

Pittsburgh – October 07, 2026 -- An InventHelp client has filed a patent application for the Hammersmith Rifle, Model SG 25, an ambidextrous service rifle platform designed to be reconfigured by individual operators for fit and field conditions, and is now seeking manufacturers or marketers for licensing.

Design targets user-specific fit and recoil management

The Model SG 25 features an adjustable side-folding stock and a pistol grip that can be set to the shooter's preferred length of pull and hand size. An adjustable gas and operating system lets operators tune the weapon to their recoil tolerance and to varying environmental conditions.

SuperTurbo Technologies Appoints Sandy Stojkovski as CEO

Loveland, Colo. – October 07, 2026 -- SuperTurbo Technologies Inc. has named Sandy Stojkovski as Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately, bringing a leader who oversaw a €2.3 billion P&L and 7,700 employees at Vitesco Technologies to the boosting-system maker.

Stojkovski arrives from a senior Tier 1 automotive role overseeing billions in BEV orders

Stojkovski most recently served as CEO, North America for Vitesco Technologies Inc., where she built the regional organization into an operationally independent entity during the COVID-19 pandemic. In that role, she captured multi-billion dollars in annual battery-electric-vehicle orders while running an award-winning inclusive workplace culture.

Southern Linc Executive Benton Joins Alabama 9-1-1 Board

Southern Linc Executive Benton Joins Alabama 9-1-1 Board

Atlanta – October 07, 2026 -- Southern Linc, a wireless subsidiary of Southern Company (NYSE: SO), confirmed that Alabama public sector account manager Leslie Benton has been appointed to the Alabama 9-1-1 Board, the state's primary fiscal and technology agent for emergency communications.

Benton's 30-Year Wireless Career Lands Her a Seat Overseeing Alabama's 9-1-1 Fee and Data System

The Alabama 9-1-1 Board administers a statewide 9-1-1 fee and manages a voice and data system built on emerging technologies, partnering with local emergency communication districts across the state. Benton leads a team of Southern Linc sales professionals who build wireless solutions for Alabama government customers and has worked extensively with the state's 9-1-1 community.

Vidu Launches Q4 Preview AI Video Model at $0.014 Per Second

Vidu Launches Q4 Preview AI Video Model at $0.014 Per Second

Singapore – – October 07, 2026 -- Shengshu Technology's Vidu has launched Q4 Preview, a public preview of its next-generation flagship AI video and audio generation model, with launch pricing starting at $0.014 per second.

Launch pricing cuts costs to expand flagship video generation to independent creators

Vidu Q4 Preview enables up to five times more output for the same budget compared to prior comparable output specifications and billing conditions, the company said. Output resolutions span 540p, 720p, 1080p, 2K and 4K, with 10-bit color depth available at the higher tiers.

DEWALT's Drilling Robot DALE Wins Fast Company Tech Award

DEWALT's Drilling Robot DALE Wins Fast Company Tech Award

Towson, Md. – – October 07, 2026 -- DEWALT's autonomous drilling robot DALE has cut data center construction timelines by more than 300 weeks across 44 project phases, earning the Stanley Black & Decker brand a win in Fast Company's 2026 Next Big Things in Tech Awards.

DALE drills up to 10 times faster than conventional methods

Developed with global mobile robotics firm August Robotics, the fleet-capable downward drilling robot was selected from more than 1,000 applicants across over 30 award categories. DEWALT was the only tool manufacturer represented in the program, placing in the 'Enduring Impact: 15+ Years in Business' category.

RTA Launches 435NBX-S2E Gateway With Native Micro800 Support

RTA Launches 435NBX-S2E Gateway With Native Micro800 Support

Pewaukee, Wis. – October 07, 2026 -- Real Time Automation, Inc. (RTA) has released the 435NBX-S2E, a single serial ASCII and single Ethernet port protocol gateway built to connect directly to Allen-Bradley PLCs, replacing the 435NBX-NNA1, which has moved to end-of-sale status.

New gateway adds native Micro800 support to cut hardware costs

The 435NBX-S2E communicates with CompactLogix, ControlLogix, FlexLogix, MicroLogix, SLC 5/05, PLC-5E, Micro820, Micro850 and Micro870 controllers. RTA says native Micro800 support removes the need for external serial plug-in modules or extra protocol converters, lowering bill-of-materials costs for OEM and high-volume customers.

Land O'Lakes, Getty Images, Clear Channel Launch Rural America Ad Campaign

Land O'Lakes, Getty Images, Clear Channel Launch Rural America Ad Campaign

Arden Hills, Minn. – October 07, 2026 -- Land O'Lakes, Inc. has partnered with Getty Images and Clear Channel Outdoor to place authentic imagery of rural America on out-of-home advertising spaces in New York City, starting during Advertising Week New York (Oct. 5-8) and expanding nationwide for National Farmer's Day on Oct. 12.

Research shows advertisers misrepresent rural communities

VisualGPS Insights data cited by Getty Images found that nearly two-thirds of Americans in rural communities believe advertisers do not understand them, while only 5% of popular U.S. visuals are set in rural locations. Searches for rural America imagery rose 22% in 2024 and continue climbing, according to the companies.

WEKA Federal Wins DoW 'Awardable' Status for NeuralMesh AI Data Platform

WEKA Federal Wins DoW 'Awardable' Status for NeuralMesh AI Data Platform

Campbell, Calif. – October 07, 2026 -- WEKA Federal, the wholly-owned subsidiary of WEKA, has been designated an "Awardable" vendor in the U.S. Department of War's Tradewinds Solutions Marketplace, clearing the way for defense acquisition teams to procure and deploy its NeuralMesh software without repeat technical evaluations.

Designation lets DoW program offices skip competitive re-evaluation

Tradewinds, housed within the DoW's Chief Digital Artificial Intelligence Office (CDAO), is a digital repository of post-competition, pre-vetted pitch videos addressing the department's AI/ML, data and analytics challenges. The Awardable status means mission owners can now award NeuralMesh contracts directly, bypassing a lengthy procurement cycle.

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