Digital Transformation

Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla. – October 05, 2026 -- Pro Shop, the golf media and commerce platform, has closed a $24 million Series B financing round led by Arthur M. Blank Sports and Entertainment (AMBSE), bringing new investors Causeway Media Partners and Ares Sports, Media and Entertainment funds into the cap table.

Returning backers include PGA Tour and two prior venture partners

Existing investors PGA Tour, Powerhouse Capital and Phoenix Capital Ventures re-upped in the round, which follows a $20 million Series A closed in 2024 under the leadership of Powerhouse Capital with participation from EP Golf Ventures, Marquee Ventures and Gametime Capital. Gunderson Dettmer served as legal counsel to Pro Shop on the transaction.

Beijing – October 05, 2026 -- Datasea Intelligent Technology Ltd. (Nasdaq: DTSS) narrowed its net loss by 57.0% to approximately $2.19 million in fiscal year 2026, as operating cash flow turned positive at approximately $1.98 million, the company reported for the year ended June 30, 2026.

Revenue fell 43.17% to $40.70 million as Datasea cut lower-margin digital services

Revenue declined to approximately $40.70 million from $71.62 million in fiscal 2025, a drop the company attributed to a deliberate reduction of standardized, lower-margin AI multimodal and traffic-related services under a business-mix optimization strategy.

Delray Beach, Fla. – October 05, 2026 -- The global AI in Protein Engineering market will climb to USD 3.82 billion by 2031 from USD 1.44 billion in 2026, a 21.6% compound annual growth rate, according to a new forecast from MarketsandMarkets.

North America holds 48.6% market share as software platforms dominate spending

North America led the market with a 48.6% share in 2025. Software and platforms accounted for 75.4% of revenue the same year, as pharmaceutical and biotech firms prioritized AI-driven design tools over services. Within protein types, miniproteins are set to post the fastest growth at 23.7% CAGR through 2031.

Rochester Hills, Mich. – October 05, 2026 -- FANUC America will debut its CRX-3iA collaborative robot and P-55/15-21A paint robot at FABTECH 2026, expanding automated welding, laser processing and finishing capabilities for fabricators across two exhibit spaces, Main Booth #S40006 and Paint Booth #S11008.

CRX-3iA brings robotic welding to shipbuilding and structural steel

The 11 kg CRX-3iA collaborative robot handles 3 kg payloads and mounts directly to structural steel via a magnetic base, enabling vertical-up welding in shipbuilding and large structural fabrication applications where automation has historically been difficult to deploy.

Washington – October 05, 2026 -- CHEMTREC has launched a new SDS Management platform that centralizes safety data sheet access, document control and AI-assisted search tools for manufacturers struggling with scattered compliance records.

Platform replaces fragmented paper and spreadsheet-based SDS tracking

The company, which has operated in safety and compliance for more than 55 years, designed the system to eliminate the time teams lose searching shared drives, paper binders and spreadsheets for safety data sheets. The platform combines centralized SDS access, QR code and mobile capabilities, employee self-service tools and streamlined document distribution.

Cincinnati – October 05, 2026 -- EXAIR has launched a redesigned website aimed at reducing the number of steps engineers and maintenance professionals need to take when purchasing compressed air solutions.

Streamlined checkout cuts purchasing friction for industrial buyers

The new EXAIR.com reduces the number of steps required to move from product selection to checkout, targeting faster conversion for manufacturers sourcing compressed air equipment. The site also reflects an updated brand identity with faster page loads and improved navigation.

Industry-specific pages target application-level product discovery

New industry-specific pages pair relevant product recommendations with application examples and educational resources, allowing visitors to identify solutions matched to their specific manufacturing environment rather than browsing generic catalogs.

Atlanta – – October 05, 2026 -- Fusion Connect's Board of Directors has appointed Brian McClintock as Chief Executive Officer and a board member, effective immediately, ending his tenure as Interim CEO that began in August 2026.

McClintock moves from CFO to permanent chief executive

McClintock previously served three years as Fusion Connect's Chief Financial Officer before stepping into the interim CEO role. He brings more than two decades of executive experience from Fusion Connect, Impact Telecom, KDDI Global and New Global Telecom, spanning finance, operations and organizational transformation.

Covington, Ky. – October 05, 2026 -- Promevo has launched Insights by Promevo, a platform it says is the first to unify AI agent governance, Gemini Enterprise adoption tracking, and Google Cloud cost management into a single view. The company, a Google Cloud Partner known for its gPanel software, built the tool to close visibility gaps that native Google consoles cannot address, including their 28-day data lookback limit.

Platform tracks license waste, agent permissions, and cloud spend in one view

Insights by Promevo delivers real-time observability across three areas: AI license optimization, AI agent governance and security, and AI cost attribution. The platform automatically identifies idle or underutilized licenses and quantifies reclaimable spend. It also builds a complete inventory of custom-built AI agents, mapping their permissions and data access so IT teams can enforce least-privilege security policies.

San Jose and New York – October 05, 2026 -- LeapXpert and Webex by Cisco have launched an integration that lets Webex users message clients on WhatsApp without leaving the collaboration platform, extending governed communication to a user base spanning 95% of the Fortune 500 and roughly 300,000 organizations worldwide.

Integration brings compliant WhatsApp messaging directly into Webex workflows

The new capability, available now on the Webex App Hub, allows employees to sign in with existing Webex credentials on desktop or mobile and engage in text conversations with external contacts on WhatsApp. Every message is screened by data loss prevention controls in both directions, while LeapXpert captures the full conversation for archiving purposes. A Leap Work account and a Webex license are required to use the feature.

Monett, Mo. – October 05, 2026 -- Jack Henry (Nasdaq: JKHY) secured recognition for all 10 financial institution websites it submitted to the 2026 WebAwards, including the top Best Bank Website honor for Great Southern Bank's Community Matters site.

Ten financial institutions win recognition for Jack Henry-built websites

Great Southern Bank Community Matters, The First Bank, Cornhusker Bank, First Farm Bank, Wellworth Bank, Vibe Credit Union, Unison Credit Union, Kalsee Credit Union, Memphis City Employees Credit Union, and First Financial Credit Union were honored in the competition for their digital experiences, all built using Jack Henry's web hosting and graphic design services.