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Redwood City – October 15, 2026 -- The worldwide Data Center Physical Infrastructure (DCPI) market grew 27% year-over-year to $14 billion in manufacturer revenue in the second quarter of 2026, according to Dell'Oro Group. Growth has now run above 20% for consecutive quarters as demand for AI data center capacity outpaces supply. Dell'Oro attributes the modest slowdown from 1Q 2026 to a tougher comparison base, not weaker demand.

The research firm now ranks siting and permitting as the most serious near-term brake on the market. "The quieter and more consequential one is whether it will be permitted," said Alex Cordovil, Research Director at Dell'Oro, contrasting the issue with the louder debate over project cancellations. He said power availability, long-lead equipment and community opposition are stretching project timelines. He added that the timing of permits and grid interconnections is harder to forecast than the demand behind them.

Delray Beach – October 13, 2026 -- The global oxygen scavenger market will grow from USD 3.49 billion in 2026 to USD 4.99 billion by 2031, a compound annual growth rate of 7.4%, according to a MarketsandMarkets forecast.

Asia Pacific holds 36.5% of 2026 revenue and is forecast to grow fastest

Asia Pacific is the largest regional market, with a 36.5% revenue share in 2026. MarketsandMarkets also expects it to be the fastest-growing region through 2031. It cites industrialization, urbanization and expanding food processing and pharmaceutical manufacturing in China, India, Japan, South Korea and Southeast Asia. China, India and Japan are investing heavily in pharmaceutical production, food processing, industrial infrastructure and advanced packaging systems.

Washington – October 01, 2026 -- The Executive Leadership Council (ELC) has awarded $1.5 million in scholarships to 100 students across 46 colleges and universities, naming its Class of 2026 Scholars as the organization approaches its 40th anniversary.

Nearly three-quarters of scholars attend HBCUs

Close to 75% of the 2026 cohort are enrolled at Historically Black Colleges and Universities. The group spans 46 institutions, including Howard University, Spelman College, Morehouse College, Georgia Institute of Technology, Duke University and the University of Pennsylvania.

Technology and finance dominate scholar academic fields

Twenty-five scholars are studying computer science, information technology, data or cybersecurity, while 22 are pursuing finance, investment or banking. Seventeen are focused on business, management or supply chain, and 10 are studying engineering.

NEW YORK – September 22, 2026 -- Forus, an AI-driven healthcare startup, has reached a $3 billion valuation after closing a $150 million Series C funding round earlier this month, CEO Sahir Jaggi confirmed during a NYSE Live broadcast tied to the trading floor's pre-market advisory.

Forus raises $150 million to link doctors, pharmacies and biopharma data

Jaggi said the capital will support the company's platform connecting physicians, pharmacies, payers and biopharmaceutical firms to accelerate access to new treatments for patients.