Digital Transformation

San Diego – September 25, 2026 -- SOCi Inc. secured three separate industry recognitions in the third quarter of 2026, ranking #1 in Marketing Products & Services on Entrepreneur's 9th Annual Top Franchise Suppliers list, landing on the Inc. 5000 for a ninth consecutive year, and reaching finalist status in five categories at The 2026 A.I. Awards.

Franchisors rate SOCi highest in its category for a second straight year

Entrepreneur's ranking draws from an annual survey of franchisors that generated more than 1,000 responses this year, scoring over 180 suppliers across 13 categories on quality, cost, and value. More than 75 franchise brands reported using SOCi, giving it an average rating of 4.57 out of 5 and the top spot in Marketing Products & Services -- SOCi's second consecutive year at #1 and seventh straight year in the top three. The list appears in Entrepreneur's September/October 2026 double issue.

Boca Raton – – September 25, 2026 -- PropAccount.com, the prop firm technology provider powered by FPFX Tech, has launched Marketing Hub, a new module inside its PropGenie suite that automates campaign creative, copywriting, and social deployment for prop firm operators. The tool eliminates the need for in-house design or content teams during the critical launch window, according to the company.

Marketing Hub extends PropGenie's automation from branding to ongoing campaign execution

The module joins PropGenie's existing Branding Studio, Web Builder, and Dashboard Builder tools. It generates branded graphics and ad creative, writes campaign and channel copy, and connects directly to an operator's website and trader dashboard so offers surface as on-site pop-ups and calls to action. A built-in social calendar allows operators to plan, create, and schedule posts across every channel from a single interface.

Horsham, Pa. – September 25, 2026 -- C&D Technologies is introducing the Broadband MAX Pure Lead AGM and Gel battery series and previewing the TEL-HT MAX, a UPS battery engineered to cut total cost of ownership by up to 20% for telecom operators. The company will showcase both products at SCTE TechExpo26, running September 29 through September 25, 2026, in Atlanta, at booth G1332.

Broadband MAX targets lifecycle costs for Outside Plant operators

The Broadband MAX VRLA battery series is built to extend service life and reduce the frequency of battery replacements in Outside Plant applications, directly lowering lifecycle costs for broadband network operators managing distributed infrastructure.

San Ramon, Calif. – September 25, 2026 -- Accela and KCI Technologies announced an expanded strategic partnership to help state and local government agencies modernize permitting, licensing, inspections, and enterprise asset management through a connected cloud platform.

KCI ranks #50 on ENR's 2026 Top 500 Design Firms list and brings 20 years of Esri partnership expertise to the deal.

The partnership combines Accela's Civic Platform and Novotx Elements XS with KCI's government operations, GIS, and asset management capabilities. KCI is a 100% employee-owned engineering and technology services firm with a dedicated Land Management practice spanning nearly a decade and an asset management team certified by the Institute of Asset Management.

New Delhi – September 25, 2026 -- Comviva has appointed Jeet Singh as Global Head of Strategy, Transformation and Alliances, tasking him with expanding the digital services provider into developed markets and new industry verticals under its "Comviva 2.0" growth agenda.

Singh arrives from Tech Mahindra's AI business leadership role

Singh joins Comviva from Tech Mahindra, where he most recently served as Global Business Head of the AI business. His mandate at Comviva spans strategic transformation, global alliances, and market expansion.

Comviva CEO ties hire to AI-led transformation across product lines

Comviva CEO Rajesh Chandiramani said Singh's experience building businesses and converting emerging technology into enterprise value will accelerate the company's Comviva 2.0 agenda, strengthen global partnerships, and drive AI-led transformation across its product businesses and markets.

Los Angeles – September 25, 2026 -- Boldyn Networks has been selected to design, build, and operate a private wireless network at Ontario International Airport (ONT), a Southern California hub that has surpassed 7 million annual passengers and become the region's fastest-growing airport over the past decade.

Private network targets security and a 1,700-acre footprint

The dedicated 4G/5G network will use segmented architecture, dedicated spectrum, and enterprise-level controls to give ONT operational autonomy over its 1,700-acre site. Chuck Miwa, Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer for the Ontario International Airport Authority, said the investment provides the precision needed to manage and secure the airfield as passenger volumes climb.

Vancouver – September 25, 2026 -- Clarius Mobile Health has been named to TIME's list of the World's Top HealthTech Companies 2026 for the second consecutive year, placing it among just 500 companies selected from thousands reviewed globally.

TIME and Statista ranked Clarius on financial performance, reputation and online engagement

The list, presented by TIME and Statista Inc., was announced on September 25, 2026. Statista evaluated thousands of HealthTech companies worldwide before narrowing the field to the top 500 recognized for their performance across financial, reputational and engagement metrics.

New York – September 25, 2026 -- Paxos Labs has launched PAXGy, a gold-backed token that accrues value in gold terms by routing reserves into the multi-billion dollar institutional gold leasing market that has set bullion lending rates for four decades.

PAXGy deploys PAXG reserves into a market previously closed to retail holders

Holders deposit PAXG or swap accepted stablecoins for PAXGy, which is redeemable for PAXG at any time. The underlying gold is deployed to a network of vetted institutional borrowers -- refiners, jewelry manufacturers, miners and bullion banks -- through the same leasing market that has priced bullion lease rates for decades. As reserves are deployed, value accrues to the PAXGy exchange rate, meaning each token becomes worth more PAXG over time and holders can exit with more notional ounces than their principal.

Pleasanton, Calif. – – September 25, 2026 -- Aqua Medical, Inc. has closed a Series B financing round led by Nashville-based Relevance Ventures, with proceeds earmarked to complete its ongoing U.S. RESTORE-1 pilot study and prepare for a planned U.S. pivotal trial of its investigational diabetes procedure.

Series B capital targets completion of RESTORE-1 pilot and pivotal trial launch

The financing will fund the remaining stages of the RESTORE-1 pilot study, which is evaluating Aqua Medical's Proximal Intestinal Mucosal Ablation (PIMA) procedure for Type 2 diabetes under an FDA-approved Investigational Device Exemption. The company said the round will also support operational preparations, including patient recruitment infrastructure, for a larger planned pivotal trial subject to regulatory authorization.

Washington – September 25, 2026 -- Moore has been named brand agency of record for the Alzheimer's Association, expanding an existing fundraising mandate to now cover strategy, creative and media across the health organization's master brand.

Moore expands scope beyond fundraising into full brand management

The appointment follows a competitive review process and grants Moore oversight of all brand creative development, paid media planning and delivery, and marketing across the Association's master brand and national initiatives. The agency will also support select medical and scientific research communications, product launches, and campaigns aimed at reinforcing the Association's position in brain health.