Digital Transformation

New York City – October 12, 2026 -- S-Docs, a document automation platform built 100% natively on Salesforce, has been named "Best Contract Management Software" in the 2026 MarTech Breakthrough Awards, after adding CAC and PIV-authenticated signing to its e-Signature capabilities.

S-Docs targets contract inefficiency that costs up to 9% of annual revenue

The company cites inefficiencies in contract management as costing organizations up to 9% of annual revenue, driven by delays, errors and missed obligations. It also points to disconnected systems and weak identity verification as sources of compliance gaps and security vulnerabilities.

New York City – October 12, 2026 -- S-Docs, a document automation and e-Signature provider for Salesforce, has expanded its platform to let regulated enterprises build templates without code, collect signatures in the same workflow as document generation, and let AI assistants initiate document requests under Salesforce governance.

The launch targets a governance gap the company cites: 72% of regulated organizations have deployed AI in at least one document workflow, but only 30% have the governance to do so safely.

Visual Template Editor removes the admin and developer bottleneck

The new Visual Template Editor lets business users design documents on a page, see changes live, and add Salesforce data and conditional logic without writing code. Template creation previously required an admin or a developer. S-Docs says any trained team member can now do it, shortening the time to launch or update a document.

Tokyo – October 12, 2026 -- KDDI, NTT DOCOMO, SoftBank and Rakuten Mobile signed a memorandum of understanding on September 11, 2026, to jointly study how 5G millimeter-wave base stations can serve customers across operator boundaries. The four carriers announced the agreement on September 16.

Four carriers will test technical feasibility of cross-operator mmWave use

The study will assess whether the usage coverage of 5G millimeter-wave base stations can be expanded among mobile network operators. The companies will also evaluate efficient operational frameworks for implementing such an arrangement.

The work will focus on technologies and approaches related to 5G millimeter-wave base stations, repeaters and other related assets. The operators plan concrete studies on how to make effective use of facilities that have already been deployed.

Tokyo – October 12, 2026 -- NTT DATA has been named a Leader in two ISG Provider Lens® reports, Insurance ITO Services and Insurance Strategic Advisory and Enablement Services, following the launch of its NTT DATA AI for Insurance solution.

The reports assess how providers of insurance consulting and technology outsourcing help global insurers handle AI-led modernization, regulatory complexity and operating model reinvention. NTT DATA also holds a Leader ranking in the ISG Provider Lens® 2025 Insurance GenAI and Agentic AI Services study, supported by its agentic capabilities and its proprietary GIDP and LifeSysTM platforms.

Dallas – October 12, 2026 -- Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) will add a Business Priority product to corporate travel agreements in early 2027 and open new NDC distribution channels, starting with an in-house API direct connect expected by the end of 2026.

Business Priority to enter corporate agreements in early 2027

Business Priority will be an optional inclusion in corporate travel agreements for qualified customers. Travelers at participating companies are to receive preferred reaccommodation, standby and boarding benefits aimed at easing day-of-travel disruption.

Aileen Furlong, Vice President of Sales, said the offering builds on earlier product upgrades. These include assigned and Extra Legroom seating, in-seat power, Starlink WiFi on select aircraft, larger overhead bins and international partnerships.

Dallas – October 12, 2026 -- Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) has appointed two sitting chief executives, Jason Liberty of Royal Caribbean Group and Varun Krishna of Rocket Companies, to its Board of Directors, effective immediately.

The Board said it chose directors with public company leadership experience and expertise in technology, digital innovation, commercial strategy and financial leadership. Southwest is executing its strategic priorities and aims to drive shareholder value.

Stockholm – October 12, 2026 -- Sandvik has acquired Mastercam India and select assets of CAD/CAM CONSULTING SERVICES INC. (CCCS), two long-standing Mastercam channel partners that together generated net annual revenue of around SEK 120 million in 2025.

Both companies will join the Mastercam business unit and report within the Intelligent Manufacturing business area. The deals follow a series of similar acquisitions Sandvik has made in recent years and are intended to strengthen local capabilities and widen its sales network across regions.

Mastercam India adds 41 employees and SEK 81 million in revenue

Mastercam India is headquartered in Pune, India. It employs 41 people and recorded net annual revenue of around SEK 81 million in 2025.

CCCS contributes 14 employees and SEK 39 million in revenue

CCCS is headquartered in California, US, and has 14 employees. Its net annual revenue was around SEK 39 million in 2025.

Stockholm – October 12, 2026 -- Sandvik will hold its Capital Markets Day on November 24-25, 2026, at Sandvik Mining's site in Tampere, Finland, with investor requests to attend due by October 30, 2026. The event opens with lunch on November 24.

Sandvik CEO Stefan Widing and CFO Cecilia Felton lead the presentations

Widing, President and CEO, and Felton, CFO, will present alongside business area management. The program covers Sandvik's equity story, including key achievements and strategic priorities.

The event targets institutional investors, financial analysts and financial media.

Guided tours focus on new technologies, digitalization and automation

Sandvik will use the event to showcase its latest innovations. The guided tours center on new technologies, digitalization and automation.

Toronto – October 12, 2026 -- Profound Medical Corp. (NASDAQ:PROF; TSX:PRN) has introduced new Treatment Delivery Console (TDC) software that it says provides a roadmap for surgeons to perform up to six TULSA Procedures per system per day, up from a reported maximum of four among a few physicians today.

Software rolls out across the TULSA-PRO installed base

The update is being deployed across Profound's TULSA-PRO installed base. It builds on earlier TULSA-AI modules aimed at raising procedural efficiency, improving physician experience and reducing planning complexity.

The release adds two feature sets. The first is real-time interventional MRI (iMRI) control. The second is a package of physician-requested improvements to the user interface and hardware control. Profound says both are designed to further increase TULSA Procedure efficiency and support regional ablation of tissue for a variety of prostate indications.

Madrid – October 12, 2026 -- Getnet, Santander's global merchant payments platform, now gives multinational merchants, marketplaces and e-commerce companies access to payment services in more than 30 European countries through a single integration.

The launch extends Getnet's footprint beyond Latin America, Spain and Portugal. It targets merchants that must handle multiple payment methods, regulations and technical integrations as European commerce becomes more cross-border.

Getnet Single Entry Point connects merchants to multiple markets through one integration

The infrastructure, called Getnet Single Entry Point (SEP), also provides access to leading local payment methods. These include Bizum in Spain and MB WAY in Portugal, where Getnet operates as a direct member.