Events

Berlin – September 11, 2026 -- SATELLAI, an AI-powered pet wellbeing company, has deepened its technology partnership with Deutsche Telekom IoT and Swift Navigation to support international scaling of its connected pet products, the company announced at IFA 2026.

Three technology layers combine to power global pet tracking

The collaboration integrates SATELLAI's AI-driven pet intelligence, Deutsche Telekom IoT's global connectivity infrastructure, and Swift Navigation's advanced positioning systems. SATELLAI presented the partnership during a keynote at a Deutsche Telekom IoT networking event, outlining how the combined stack supports scalable connected pet experiences across markets.

Global – September 11, 2026 -- ManpowerGroup's Q4 2026 Employment Outlook Survey shows 43% of employers worldwide plan to increase staffing between October and December, against 14% anticipating cuts and 41% expecting no change, with soft economic conditions rather than AI cited as the main driver behind reductions.

Nearly two-thirds of hiring employers cite changing roles over expansion

Among employers adding staff, 62% point to changing roles and skills -- including new expertise demanded by advancing technology and shifts in service requirements -- as the primary reason. Company expansion remains the single largest driver at 39%, followed by advancing technology at 21%, skills shifts at 16%, and backfilling at 32%.

Boca Raton, Fla. – – September 11, 2026 -- Telit Cinterion unveiled an edge AI software development kit that runs machine learning inference directly on the application core of its cellular modules, eliminating the need for a separate AI accelerator chip. The IoT connectivity provider said proof-of-concept testing on image classification and object detection tasks kept CPU consumption at or below 17%, a threshold that avoids thermal throttling of 4G and 5G radio performance.

SDK embeds Google's LiteRT runtime into module firmware set for Q4 2026 release

The kit incorporates LiteRT, the runtime formerly known as TensorFlow Lite, into the Linux-based firmware of upcoming Telit Cinterion AI-enabled module variants spanning 4G, 5G RedCap and high-performance 5G. The company plans to ship the SDK in the fourth quarter of 2026.

Stamford, Conn. – – September 11, 2026 -- Curaleaf Holdings, Inc. released a fact sheet countering what it called inaccurate statements by Aurora Cannabis Inc. regarding Curaleaf's proposal to acquire the company, arguing its offer represents one of the highest premiums in a decade of Canadian M&A.

Curaleaf says its bid carries a 110% premium once Aurora's cash is excluded

Curaleaf's headline offer reflects a 45% premium, which the company says ranks among the higher Canadian M&A premiums of the past ten years. Stripping out cash on Aurora's balance sheet, Curaleaf calculates the effective premium at 110%. Curaleaf noted Aurora has continued issuing shares through an At-the-Market program at prices below the value implied by the offer, even after the bid was made public.

Chantilly, Va. – September 11, 2026 -- Pavion, a systems integrator with more than $1 billion in annual revenue, has acquired Communication Company, a Midwest technology solutions provider founded in 1976, expanding its regional delivery capacity in fire, life safety, security, and critical communications.

Deal adds five decades of Midwest healthcare and commercial expertise

Communication Company has served healthcare, education, and commercial organizations for nearly 50 years, designing, installing, and servicing life safety, security, audiovisual, and communication systems. The company's experience with hospitals and healthcare systems complements Pavion's existing critical communications, nurse call, and RTLS practice.

Portland, Oregon – September 11, 2026 -- Livmor Inc. has been approved for Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Blue Button API access and named to the CMS Blue Button V3 Advisory Council, giving its LivmorIQ platform direct visibility into real Medicare beneficiary claims and prescription data.

The integration rolls out to LivmorIQ customers later this month alongside a new Disenrollment Notification feature, timed ahead of the October 15 start of the Annual Enrollment Period (AEP).

Stockholm – September 11, 2026 -- SciBase Holding AB (STO: SCIB) has received an additional order worth roughly $0.6 million, or approximately SEK 5 million, from Castle Biosciences (NASDAQ: CSTL) to accelerate an ongoing clinical study and prepare a second trial under their dermatology collaboration.

Order covers Nevisense Go devices and electrodes for atopic dermatitis research

The order includes both SciBase's portable Nevisense Go pen device and associated electrodes. Deliveries are scheduled to begin in the fourth quarter of 2026.

Collaboration targets relapse prediction in atopic dermatitis patients

SciBase and Castle Biosciences entered a collaboration and license agreement in 2025. The first joint study under that agreement aims to predict relapses in atopic dermatitis and is currently underway, with the new order funding both faster progression of that trial and groundwork for a follow-up study.

Berlin – September 11, 2026 -- Germany's Federal Medical Association (Bundesärztekammer) has confirmed support for a cross-sector reform of acute and emergency care, while pushing for amendments before the bill clears parliament.

Reinhardt calls for unified triage system across Germany

Association president Dr. Klaus Reinhardt told the Bundestag Health Committee ahead of a hearing on the draft law that the reform must introduce "genuine care management" needed across other healthcare sectors too. He said a nationwide, standardized initial assessment system is required to ensure patients are directed reliably through the system, with responsibility resting with physician self-governance bodies.

Berlin – – September 11, 2026 -- Timekettle unveiled an expanded AI cross-language communication portfolio at IFA 2026, spanning earbuds for one-on-one conversation to a meeting hub supporting up to 50 participants across five languages simultaneously.

Timekettle showcases W4 Plus earbuds for hands-free two-way translation

The company's Hall 3.2, Booth 163 display is led by W4 Plus, the newest entry in its W Series of AI Interpreter Earbuds. The device lets two people speaking different languages each wear one earbud and converse without passing a phone back and forth. Bone-conduction voice pickup and dual microphones are built to isolate the wearer's voice from ambient noise and pick up softer speech, while the earbuds also support Voice Calls, Listen & Play, and Multi-Media use cases beyond face-to-face talk.

New York – September 11, 2026 -- Genpact (NYSE: G) has appointed Sumita Pandit as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, effective September 9, 2026, placing a 25-year finance and capital markets veteran at the helm of its balance sheet as the company pushes its Agentic Operations strategy.

Pandit succeeds Michael Weiner, who exits after five years as CFO

Pandit takes over from Michael Weiner, who has held the CFO post since 2021 and will remain with Genpact as an advisor through the end of Q1 2027 to support the transition. She will report directly to President and CEO Balkrishan 'BK' Kalra and join the Genpact Leadership Council.

Kalra credited Weiner with strengthening Genpact's financial foundation over the past five years and positioning the company for its next growth phase.

New York – September 11, 2026 -- SuperCom (NASDAQ: SPCB) has secured a direct county-level electronic monitoring contract in Illinois, marking the company's first deal in the state and extending its U.S. footprint to 20 new states since mid-2024.

Illinois sheriff's office selects PureOne GPS for new work-release program

A county sheriff's office in Illinois will deploy SuperCom's PureOne GPS technology to monitor participants in a newly established work-release program while they are outside county jail. Training and deployment are scheduled to begin in October 2026, with PureOne serving as the program's electronic monitoring platform from launch. The contract follows standard field tests and operates under a recurring revenue model.

Austin, Texas – September 11, 2026 -- Smartwebs, an all-in-one HOA management and accounting software platform, and SmartProperty, a provider of Reserve Study Intelligence, have announced a strategic partnership connecting day-to-day community accounting with long-term capital planning data.

Partnership merges operational accounting with reserve study data

The deal links Smartwebs' community management and accounting technology with SmartProperty's Living Reserve Study and Reserve Study Intelligence platform. Historically, association boards and HOA management companies tracked current finances through separate systems from those used to forecast long-term reserve and capital needs. The partnership aims to give boards a single, connected view of current financial activity against future reserve requirements.

Dallas – September 11, 2026 -- NFL All-Pro Micah Parsons has taken an equity stake and board seat at RejuvStem, a Cancún, Mexico-based regenerative wellness company, as the firm looks to widen its footprint beyond athletic recovery into the broader preventive health market.

Parsons moves from endorsement to equity investor and board member

The deal, negotiated by Athletes First, the sports representation and marketing agency that handles Parsons' on- and off-field business, gives him formal roles as investor, board member and brand ambassador rather than a standard sponsorship arrangement. He will advise RejuvStem on brand growth and strategic initiatives, working to position the company's regenerative therapies and personalized wellness programs to a wider consumer base that includes non-athletes seeking preventive care.

Springfield, Va. – September 11, 2026 -- Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) Sports, Uber, and the Capital Invitational will launch a joint safety and prevention campaign on December 10 at The St. James in Springfield, Virginia, targeting impaired driving, underage substance use, and mental wellness among student-athletes and families.

Three organizations align around a single-day activation at a nationally ranked showcase

The initiative centers on the Capital Invitational, a girls' scholastic basketball showcase now entering its sixth year at The St. James, a 500,000-square-foot sports and wellness facility that draws more than 4 million annual visitors. The event attracts nationally ranked teams and elite players competing for recruiting exposure.

Austin, Texas – September 11, 2026 -- Storable, the software platform serving self-storage, marine and RV & camping operators, has appointed Scott Chancellor as Chief Executive Officer, succeeding co-founder Chuck Gordon after his 18-year tenure leading the company.

Gordon shifts to board and advisory roles after 18 years building Storable

Gordon will remain on Storable's Board of Directors and continue as an advisor to the company. He stated that Chancellor brings a combination of product, technology and operating experience suited to lead the company's next chapter.

Santa Ana, Calif. – September 11, 2026 -- NAF Concierge, the home services affiliate of New American Funding, has struck a partnership with ARW Home to give mortgage customers exclusive pricing on home service plans covering major system and appliance repairs.

Preferred pricing extends beyond the closing table

The deal grants New American Funding customers access to ARW Home's nationwide network of pre-screened service professionals at preferred rates, aiming to offset unplanned repair costs that arise after move-in. ARW Home holds an A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau and offers 24/7 U.S.-based customer support across all 50 states.

San Antonio – September 11, 2026 -- Flyttr announced plans to build the nation's first large-scale biosecurity research, development and countermeasures platform in San Antonio, Texas, targeting pest threats including disease-spreading mosquitoes and livestock parasites.

Flyttr's first facility will exceed 130,000 square feet and add over 50 jobs

The initial San Antonio facility is anticipated to rapidly add more than 50 R&D, engineering, operations, and support jobs, growing to over 100 as the platform scales. It adds to laboratory facilities Flyttr already operates at the Texas Biomedical Research Institute, a strategic partner since June 2026.

El Segundo, Calif. – September 11, 2026 -- Cambium will debut its first commercial laser eye protection (LEP) eyewear for pilots at the Air Line Pilots Association's 70th Air Safety Forum, running September 14-17, 2026, in Washington, D.C.

Cambium partners with pilot-founded eyewear brand Flying Eyes for market entry

The defense materials developer selected Flying Eyes, a pilot-engineered eyewear brand, as its launch partner rather than building distribution from scratch. The product combines Flying Eyes frames with Cambium's LEP lenses, targeting commercial and private pilots exposed to laser strikes during takeoff and landing.

Shanghai – September 11, 2026 -- Natural Field has expanded its NF TriSolve® branded nutraceutical solution platform into the sleep wellness category with the launch of NF TriSolve® SleepRestore Complex, targeting global nutrition brands seeking differentiated formulations.

Natural Field enters sleep wellness market with coordinated multi-ingredient formulation

The new SleepRestore Complex combines multiple functional components into a single coordinated concept designed specifically for sleep-focused nutraceutical applications. The launch marks Natural Field's push beyond its existing categories into the growing sleep wellness segment, following a solution-oriented innovation model rather than single-ingredient development.

Delray Beach – – September 11, 2026 -- The global carboxymethylcellulose calcium market will grow from $0.06 billion in 2026 to $0.09 billion by 2036, expanding at a compound annual growth rate of 4.8%, according to a new MarketsandMarkets forecast.

Asia Pacific emerges as the fastest-growing regional market through 2036

Asia Pacific is projected to post the highest CAGR of 5.2% over the forecast period, driven by expanding pharmaceutical manufacturing in China and India, rising generic drug output, and growing contract manufacturing activity. Well-established supply chains in both countries are reinforcing cost-efficient production and rising domestic consumption of cellulose-based excipients.