Partnership

Paris – September 30, 2026 -- Bluebird Fiber has signed a multi-year agreement with Ekinops to deploy carrier-grade optical networking equipment across its Midwest fiber backbone, enabling 100G to 400G wavelength services to meet rising hyperscale and wholesale data center demand.

Bluebird Fiber operates 36,000 route miles across twelve states

The infrastructure provider connects more than 450 Points-of-Presence and over 750,000 on-net and near-net buildings in the U.S. Midwest. The new agreement expands an existing relationship, making Ekinops a strategic technology partner for Bluebird's ongoing network upgrade and expansion program.

Miami – September 29, 2026 -- eMed, a digital healthcare company, and The Female Quotient, a global media and experiences firm reaching over 8 million leaders across 30 industries, have announced a strategic partnership targeting a $1 trillion annual opportunity in the global economy by 2040 tied to closing the women's health gap.

Partnership launches at New York summit on October 14

The collaboration will officially debut at the FQ Health Summit in New York City, where executives will discuss innovation to address disparities in women's healthcare access. Chloe Ferro and Olivia Ferro, founders of sheMed, will join the discussion to share perspectives on personalized care.

Dallas – – September 29, 2026 -- Integrity, LLC has partnered with Sumner Insurance Services, a fourth-generation, family-owned independent marketing organization based in Sedalia, Missouri, though financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.

Sumner brings a 1958 legacy and nationwide client base to Integrity's network

Founded in 1958, Sumner Insurance Services originally served central Missouri clients but has since expanded to serve customers across the United States. The agency, led by CEO Caleb Sumner, has broadened its offerings beyond life and health insurance into a wealth division covering retirement planning and investments.

Fort Lauderdale, Fla. – – September 29, 2026 -- IGEL has signed a strategic distribution agreement with Adistec to bring its Adaptive Secure Endpoint Platform into Latin America, the companies announced at Omnissa ONE 2026. The deal marks IGEL's formal market entry into the region and adds Adistec as a new regional distribution partner tasked with technical enablement, training, and go-to-market support for resellers, system integrators, and technology service providers.

New York and Reston, Va. – September 28, 2026 -- LeapXpert and Carahsoft Technology Corp. have signed a partnership that puts governed messaging tools into the hands of Federal, State and Local Government agencies, closing a compliance gap created by employees' use of consumer apps like WhatsApp and Signal for official business.

Carahsoft becomes Master Government Aggregator for LeapXpert's platform

Under the agreement, Carahsoft will distribute The LeapXpert Communications Platform through its reseller network and four contract vehicles: The Interlocal Purchasing System (TIPS Contract #220105), OMNIA Partners (Contract #R240303), E&I Cooperative Services (Contract #EI00063~2021MA) and The Quilt (Master Service Agreement Number MSA05012019-F).

Turku – – September 28, 2026 -- Teleste Corporation has appointed Fiber Node Services, Inc. (FNS) as an authorized provider of warranty and out-of-warranty repairs for its Teleste Networks hardware sold across North America, adding a regional repair layer to an existing footprint of manufacturing, assembly, sales and technical support.

FNS gains authorization to service all Teleste Networks hardware sold in North America

The agreement covers diagnostics, repair and testing of Teleste equipment following qualification and product-specific training delivered by Teleste. FNS, headquartered in Carol Stream, Illinois, has specialized in CATV broadband equipment diagnostics, repair and refurbishment for more than 30 years and operates repair facilities across the United States.

Riyadh – September 28, 2026 -- Aljazira Bank has signed an agreement with Thunes to overhaul its international remittance infrastructure, giving the Saudi lender real-time access to billions of bank accounts and mobile wallets worldwide.

Saudi Arabia ranks among the highest cross-border payment markets globally

Research by Thunes and Juniper Research found that 56% of Saudi residents sent money internationally in the past year, placing the Kingdom among the world's most active cross-border payment markets. The deal comes as Saudi Arabia positions itself as a digital finance hub under its Vision 2030 economic diversification plan.

New York – September 28, 2026 -- Boldyn Networks has signed 20 new and expanded agreements with U.S. colleges and universities to modernize campus connectivity and IT infrastructure, the company announced.

Boldyn expands ResNet and Managed Campus services across 20 institutions

The agreements are anchored by Boldyn's residential network services (ResNet) and include expanded Managed Campus network services, managed IT services, network monitoring and specialized professional services such as executive advisory, cloud assessments and security assessments.

The institutions range from community colleges and private universities to large public universities, with each engagement scoped to the specific technology needs of the campus.

New York – September 25, 2026 -- Meiyume has signed a distribution agreement with Pinard Beauty Pack, a European bottle manufacturer for the beauty industry, granting Meiyume rights to distribute Pinard's packaging solutions across the US market.

Meiyume gains a new route into the US prestige beauty ecosystem

The deal pairs Pinard Beauty Pack's bottle manufacturing expertise for the beauty and dermocosmetics sectors with Meiyume's existing US market presence and global sourcing network. Meiyume said the collaboration extends beyond a standard distribution arrangement, combining complementary manufacturing and market-access capabilities to give US beauty brands a broader packaging portfolio and a faster path from development to launch.

Tampa – September 25, 2026 -- Big Dan's Car Wash has signed a multi-year deal to become the Official Car Wash of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, deepening its footprint in a market it entered four years ago.

Big Dan's expands Florida presence through NFL partnership

The express car wash chain, which operates 30+ locations across Florida, Georgia, South Carolina and Tennessee, will activate the sponsorship across marketing platforms and in-person at its Tampa Bay locations. Jay Shadday, President of Big Dan's Car Wash, said the company entered the deal recognizing the Buccaneers' community influence in the region.