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PORTLAND, Ore., April 13, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Pacific Office Automation (POA), the largest independent office equipment reseller and managed services provider in the nation, today announced the acquisition of MKCNext, a Southern California-based leader in high-end wide-format printing equipment, service, and consumables. The transaction closed on April 1, 2026. Headquartered in Agoura Hills, California, MKCNext has built a nationally recognized reputation as a specialist in industrial wide-format technology, primarily Canon high-end wide-format equipment. The company offers comprehensive end-to-end solutions, including equipment sales, inks and media, color management and workflow optimization, consulting, installation, and ongoing maintenance. Its customers span across…

AMSTERDAM, April 13, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — A new European challenger is entering the AI market with a fundamentally different approach. GLBNXT (Global Next) today announces its sovereign AI platform, the foundation on which European organisations build their own AI solutions, without handing over their data, their compliance posture, or their vendor independence. European businesses and public institutions are stuck in an awkward position. The AI tools they rely on are largely controlled by US hyperscalers, which means their infrastructure sits within reach of non-European governments. At the same time, employees are adopting AI tools on their own without oversight.…

Press ReleaseNetic and OVHcloud Forge Strategic Partnership to Bolster Digital Sovereignty for Danish Enterprises, Public & Highly Regulated Sectors Aalborg Denmark, 13 April 2026 Danish managed service provider Netic A/S and European cloud leader OVHcloud have entered into a strategic partnership aimed at delivering sovereign cloud solutions to Danish companies and public sector organizations. The collaboration ensures that critical data remains under European jurisdiction, providing a robust alternative to non-European cloud providers. Supporting Digital SovereigntyIn an era of increasing geopolitical instability, Danish organizations are seeking cloud environments that offer more than just storage. This partnership is built on three core…

WASHINGTON, April 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — ClimateTech Connect, the premier cross-sector conference uniting climate risk experts, policy makers, insurance, banking and real estate leaders, has concluded the two-day conference with the announcement of the pitch competition winner. The conference, held at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center, brought together over 500 attendees from every angle of climate, risk, resilience, and technology, with one key takeaway: climate and extreme weather risk is business risk. “The conference delegates took a deep dive with industry experts and public sector leaders to gain the tools and strategies to better predict, prepare for,…

NEW YORK, April 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Roadzen Inc. (Nasdaq: RDZN), a global leader in AI at the convergence of insurance and mobility, today announced that drivebuddyAI, its driver safety and in-cabin intelligence platform, has been granted a patent in India for an AI-powered in-vehicle Integrated Dynamic Road Quality Assessment System and Method. The technology detects and geo-maps potholes, rough patches and hazardous road conditions in real-time, advancing the frontier of predictive road safety intelligence. The patented system fuses two data streams: GNSS for precise speed and location, and an IMU accelerometer to detect motion across three axes. A…

NEW YORK, April 08, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Subchapter V elections for small businesses increased 67% in the first quarter of 2026, as the 833 filings were up over the 499 registered during the first quarter of 2025, according to data provided by Epiq AACER, the leading provider of US bankruptcy filing data. In the first calendar quarter of 2026 (January 1 through March 31): Total overall commercial bankruptcies were 8436, a 14% increase from the first quarter of 2025 (7375).Total commercial Chapter 11 filings were 2422, a 37% increase from the first quarter of 2025 (1764). “The first quarter numbers…

CLEVELAND, OH, April 08, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Genie Bouchard, one of the most recognizable names in professional pickleball and 2014 Wimbledon finalist, has signed a representation deal with Park Place Technologies, a global leader in IT infrastructure services. Bouchard will represent Park Place Technologies with a logo on her uniform, personal appearances, television commercials and support in broad business development and branding opportunities aligned with her growing presence in professional pickleball and her expanding off-court portfolio.   As a noted world-class athlete who has successfully transitioned from an elite tennis career to becoming a standout competitor on the professional pickleball…

SAN MATEO, Calif., April 08, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Channelscaler, the category-defining platform for modern partner ecosystems, today announced new artificial intelligence innovations powered by Scailyn™, its AI-powered channel operations agent, designed to simplify partner engagement, automate routine tasks, and help vendors and partners drive more predictable, profitable growth. Embedded across the Channelscaler platform, Scailyn acts as an intelligent assistant for channel teams, automating approvals, surfacing insights, and helping vendors and partners move deals forward faster. By reducing manual work and guiding partner engagement in real time, Scailyn helps transform PRM from a passive system of record into a true growth…

TAMPA, Fla., April 07, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Seven Falls Hold Co. announces its official launch, introducing a new model for scaling mission-driven software companies by combining high-conviction capital with a proven approach to delivering outcomes. Founded by the CEO behind Rise8, Seven Falls is designed to help govtech services and product companies grow without sacrificing the culture, autonomy, and craftsmanship that make them successful. Purpose-built for founders who still want to lead while gaining the leverage necessary to scale impact, the company will acquire businesses serving critical public and private sector missions with a long-term goal of enabling 50,000…

BOSTON, April 07, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Thrive, a global technology outsourcing provider for AI, cybersecurity, cloud, and IT managed services, today announced the launch of its Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS)-approved hosting capability. Florida’s CJIS CSA approval for Thrive’s Texas data center currently applies only to Florida-based agencies, with additional state-level alignments to follow. CJIS compliance is governed at the state level. Supporting Mission-Critical Data The FBI’s CJIS Security Policy sets the standard for how sensitive law enforcement data, including criminal records, biometric data, and other investigative information, is stored, accessed, and transmitted. For state and local agencies, adhering…