Allegion Shows Real-Time Wireless Locks at ISC East 2026

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Allegion Shows Real-Time Wireless Locks at ISC East 2026

NEW YORK – October 27, 2026 -- Allegion US will demonstrate real-time wireless locks, Apple Wallet and Google Wallet credentials, and new property-management integrations at ISC East 2026 (booth #601), November 4–5 at the Javits Center.

Schlage XE360 switches between offline Bluetooth and real-time Wi-Fi modes

The Schlage XE360 uses an interchangeable FleX Module. Locks run offline via Bluetooth or in real-time mode via Wi-Fi. Over Wi-Fi, RealSync technology lets administrators manage access remotely, push instant credential updates and receive immediate security alerts. Allegion says this avoids the cost and complexity of traditional hardwired systems.

Mutual Benefit Group Picks Duck Creek for Greenfield Delaware Launch

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Mutual Benefit Group Picks Duck Creek for Greenfield Delaware Launch

BOSTON – October 27, 2026 -- Mutual Benefit Group (MBG) has selected four Duck Creek products, Policy, Billing, Producer Portal and Clarity Data Foundation, to run a greenfield build of its future-state platform for a new business in Delaware, Duck Creek announced.

MBG to launch three commercial lines in Delaware

The Delaware business will start with Businessowners Policy, Commercial Umbrella and Workers' Compensation coverage. MBG will expand into other states only once it has proven out the model, according to the company.

Existing Duck Creek Claims and OnDemand use anchors the expansion

MBG already runs Duck Creek Claims and Duck Creek OnDemand. The new deployment extends that cloud foundation to the new lines of business, and MBG plans to apply the internal platform expertise it has built over time.

mainelove Wins Double Gold at Water Choice Awards, Expands to Florida

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mainelove Wins Double Gold at Water Choice Awards, Expands to Florida

PORTLAND, Maine – October 27, 2026 -- mainelove's Perfectly Still Water has won Double Gold in the Non-Carbonated Water category at the inaugural 2026 Water Choice Awards, presented by The Daily Pour, as the Maine-sourced brand expands into Florida and adds hotel placements.

Blind tasting of 49 entries produces five Double Gold winners in still water

The competition evaluated 49 entries across seven categories. Judges tasted the waters blind from coded glasses without visible branding. mainelove was one of five Double Gold recipients in the Non-Carbonated Water category, and the brand says it is among the few U.S. water brands to earn the distinction.

Judges described the water as smooth and crisp, with a subtle sweetness and no bitter notes. One called the taste "so smooth," while others cited a refreshing, cooling quality and a creamy texture.

U.S. Gold Corp. Chairman to Present at Emerging Growth Conference

CHEYENNE – – October 27, 2026 -- U.S. Gold Corp. (Nasdaq: USAU) will put its chairman, Luke Norman, in front of individual and institutional investors on October 29, 2026, with a corporate presentation at the Emerging Growth Conference scheduled for 12:00 pm EDT.

Live Q&A format gives investors direct access to U.S. Gold's chairman

The company is inviting investors, advisors and analysts to attend the real-time, interactive session. Questions can be submitted in advance by email or asked during the presentation. Norman will take as many as time allows.

Axcelis Names Jeroen Delsman CFO Ahead of Veeco Merger

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Axcelis Names Jeroen Delsman CFO Ahead of Veeco Merger

Beverly, Mass. – October 27, 2026 -- Axcelis Technologies (Nasdaq: ACLS) has appointed Jeroen Delsman, a finance executive with more than 26 years of experience, as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer effective November 12, 2026, as the ion implantation supplier prepares for its pending merger with Veeco.

Interim CFO Ryzhik takes over merger integration and investor relations

David Ryzhik, who has served as Interim CFO during the transition, becomes Senior Vice President, Corporate Development and Investor Relations. He will report directly to President and CEO Russell Low.

Ryzhik will lead integration planning and execution for the Veeco merger, along with corporate development, investor relations and other strategic initiatives. Low cited Ryzhik's knowledge of Axcelis' business and his experience supporting the Veeco transaction as the basis for the assignment.

Nextworld Launches Three AI Tools for Oil and Gas Operators' ERPs

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Nextworld Launches Three AI Tools for Oil and Gas Operators' ERPs

DENVER – October 27, 2026 -- Nextworld has launched three products for upstream and midstream oil, gas and energy companies that move field tickets, supplier compliance and lease tracking out of spreadsheets and inboxes and into the ERPs operators already run. The products are nextField, nextVendor and nextLand, and all three are available now.

They are built to work alongside ERPs including SAP S/4HANA, JD Edwards, IFS, Quorum and Enertia. Nextworld says operators can start with a single workflow and add more over time, with no rip-and-replace.

Sycurio Launches Analytics Suite for Payment Drop-Off, PSP Data

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Sycurio Launches Analytics Suite for Payment Drop-Off, PSP Data

Boston – October 27, 2026 -- Sycurio launched Sycurio.Analytics, an on-demand analytics suite that lets enterprises using its Sycurio.Digital platform pinpoint where customers abandon payments and where technical faults disrupt transactions. Centralized dashboards track payment volumes, conversion rates and payment service provider (PSP) performance.

Suite maps the digital payment journey from link creation to final outcome

The conversion module follows each digital payment through link creation and delivery, customer engagement, form completion, submission and final result. Enterprises can see the exact stage at which transactions drop off.

A failure-analysis function separates technical problems, such as PSP API timeouts, from card declines and insufficient funds. Sycurio says this lets businesses target preventable failures and reduce potential revenue loss.

PairSoft Hires Ex-Model N, SAP Leader Vidiyala as Product, Tech Chief

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PairSoft Hires Ex-Model N, SAP Leader Vidiyala as Product, Tech Chief

Plainfield – October 27, 2026 -- PairSoft has appointed Vijay Vidiyala, an enterprise software executive with more than 20 years of experience, as Chief Product & Technology Officer (CPTO) to lead its product and engineering teams in building AI-driven solutions for the office of the CFO.

Vidiyala brings Model N and SAP experience to PairSoft's product organization

Vidiyala most recently led product, engineering, and operations teams across the U.S., Europe, and India at Model N. There he helped shape the company's SaaS transition strategy. Before that, he spent a decade at SAP, leading product development and go-to-market activities for cloud solutions.

HR Leaders Urged to Own AI Adoption at Dubai HRSE Summit

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HR Leaders Urged to Own AI Adoption at Dubai HRSE Summit

Dubai – October 27, 2026 -- Executive coach Shuja Rabbani told HR professionals at the HRSE in Dubai that HR leaders must build the capability to guide AI adoption while staying accountable for its impact on people. He has delivered the workshop to more than 300 HR professionals and industry leaders.

Rabbani's 14 October session at Dubai World Trade Centre covered practical AI skills

The presentation, titled "From HR Expert to AI Champion: A Roadmap," covered AI-supported employee performance feedback, structured prompting techniques and emotional intelligence as technology changes how organizations work.

Rockwell Expands Automation Fair 2026 Lineup With AI, Security

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Rockwell Expands Automation Fair 2026 Lineup With AI, Security

MILWAUKEE – October 27, 2026 -- Rockwell Automation (NYSE: ROK) will present ten product groups spanning controllers, I/O, drives, software, AI and cybersecurity at Automation Fair 2026, expanding its showcase for industrial manufacturers.

Matheus Bulho, senior vice president, software & control, said production systems must balance growth, workforce challenges and cybersecurity threats while adapting faster. He said the company is combining hardware, software and industrial intelligence to give customers tools "to move faster, adapt with confidence."

LogixEdge controller brings AI workloads to the control layer

The LogixEdge Controller adds new form factors and integrates IT and OT workloads, including AI workloads that enable autonomous control. The CompactLogix 5390 Controller targets performance, security and scalability in modern production environments.