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Akamai and Visa Collaborate to Build Trust in Agentic Commerce Visa’s Trusted Agent Protocol to authenticate AI shopping agents and help prevent fraud across Akamai Cloud, strengthening the trust layer in agentic commerce CAMBRIDGE, MASS. & SAN FRANCISCO -- Akamai Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: AKAM), the cybersecurity and cloud computing company that powers and protects business online, announced a strategic collabor ... BitGo Holdings Announces Launch of Initial Public Offering NEW YORK -- BitGo Holdings, Inc. (“BitGo”), the digital asset infrastructure company, announced the launch of its initial public offering of 11,821,595 shares of Class A common stock pur ... Esri’s Custom Chart Builder Adopted by the Shom for Nautical Chart Production Geospatial Solution for Safety-Critical Maritime Use Sets Global Benchmark for Chart Automation REDLANDS, CALIF. -- Esri, the global leader in location intelligence, announced that the Shom (French Hydrographic and Oceanographic Office) has officially adopted Custom Chart Builder (CCB) f ... NetApp Appoints Paul Fipps to the Board of Directors SAN JOSE, CALIF. -- NetApp® (NASDAQ: NTAP), the intelligent data infrastructure company, announced that Paul Fipps, President of Global Customer Operations at ServiceNow, has joined its Boa ... Toptal Ranked #1 Most Reliable Professional Services Company in America by Newsweek SAN FRANCISCO -- Toptal, the world’s largest fully remote workforce, has been ranked the #1 most reliable professional services company in America on the America’s Most Reliable Companies ... Morgan Stanley Inclusive & Sustainable Ventures Hosts Global Demo Day, Opens Applications for Next Cohort NEW YORK -- Morgan Stanley (NYSE: MS) is hosting its annual global Inclusive & Sustainable Ventures (MSISV) Demo Day, with startups and nonprofits participating from across the Americas, Europe, t ... Coulson Aviation Announces Launch of Boeing 767 VLAT Program Advancing the Next Generation of High-Capacity Aerial Firefighting A cross-sectional view of Coulson Aviation’s Boeing 767 Very Large Airtanker (VLAT) illustrates the integration of the RADS retardant delivery system and the next generation of high-capacity ... Andersen Expands Capabilities with Addition of Scimitar SAN FRANCISCO -- Andersen Consulting enters into a Collaboration Agreement with Scimitar, a firm focused on accelerating innovation in the life sciences industry. Headquartered in the U.S., Scimitar, ... Franklin Sports Signs the World’s No. 1 Pickleball Player Anna Leigh Waters to a Long-Term Partnership The 18-year-old pickleball phenom - currently ranked number one in women’s singles, doubles, and mixed doubles - joins Franklin Sports. STOUGHTON, MASS. -- Franklin Sports, a leading brand in the sporting goods industry, announced the signing of pickleball’s number one player, Anna Leigh Waters to a long-term agreement. As Water ... Nexo Becomes First-Ever Title Partner of the U.S. ATP 500 Dallas Open in Multi-Year Deal The agreement builds on Nexo’s long-term approach to partnerships with established global sports institutions. FRISCO, TEXAS -- Nexo, the digital assets wealth platform, has been named the U.S. ATP 500 Dallas Open’s first-ever Title Partner under a multi-year agreement beginning in 2026, as the company a ... PUMA Appoints Nadia Kokni as Vice President Global Brand Marketing HERZOGENAURACH, GERMANY -- Sports company PUMA has appointed Nadia Kokni as Vice President, Global Brand Marketing, effective January 1, 2026. Nadia joins PUMA’s global leadership team and re ... Allianz and Anthropic Forge Global Partnership to Advance Responsible AI in Insurance Anthropic’s safety-first AI meets Allianz’s dedication to customer centricity, stakeholder trust, and regulatory excellence Three focus areas of the partnership: workforce empowerment, operations automation through agentic AI, and regulatory com. MUNICH & SAN FRANCISCO -- Allianz SE and Anthropic announced a global partnership to accelerate the adoption of responsible Artificial Intelligence (AI) at Allianz. The collaboration centers on th ... SecurityBridge Announces CEO Transition to Accelerate Global Expansion INGOLSTADT, GERMANY -- SecurityBridge, a leading provider of cybersecurity solutions for SAP, announced the appointment of Jesper Zerlang as Chief Executive Officer, effective January 1, 2026. Zerlang ... Retailers to Control 47% of North America TV OS Share by 2029 as Advertising Strategies Shift LONDON -- Retailers are forecast to control 47% of the North American TV operating system (OS) market by 2029, up from 27% in 2025, according to Omdia's latest TV Design & Features Tracker. The ra ... Andersen Global Adds González-Paullada Domínguez in Monterrey, Mexico SAN FRANCISCO -- Andersen Global broadens its Latin American platform through a Collaboration Agreement with Monterrey-based law firm González-Paullada Domínguez (GPD), further strengthe ... Sodali & Co Announces Executive Leadership Appointments Accelerates Firm Strategy to Deliver Global Integrated Stakeholder Solutions NEW YORK & LONDON & SYDNEY -- -Sodali & Co (the ‘firm’ or ‘Sodali’), the leading global capital markets-centric stakeholder advisory firm, announced four appoint ... Nexo Unveils Zero-interest Credit with 0% APR and No Fees A new, zero-cost way to unlock liquidity without selling your crypto or facing premature liquidation. Zero-interest Credit offers a clear repayment path from day one, with built-in downside protection for added confidence. BERN, SWITZERLAND -- Nexo, the premier digital assets wealth platform, announced the launch of Zero-interest Credit (ZiC), now joining the Nexo Credit Line as a flagship borrowing solution. ZiC enable ... FIFA World Cup™ Trophy Tour by Coca-Cola to Begin Global Journey Ahead of FIFA World Cup 2026™ Coca-Cola and FIFA celebrate 20 years of FIFA World Cup™ Trophy Tour by Coca-Cola. ATLANTA -- The Coca-Cola Company and FIFA are kicking off the sixth FIFA World Cup™ Trophy Tour by Coca-Cola, giving thousands of fans across the globe the opportunity to see the original FIFA W ... Belkin Elevates Everyday Device Protection with a New Lineup of Screen Protectors and a Wear & Tear Program Belkin launches seven new screen protectors engineered with proprietary Nano-Titan Technology for enhanced strength against everyday drops and scratches. LAS VEGAS -- Belkin, a leading consumer electronics brand for over 40 years, announced a new class of screen protection solutions, a strategic partnership, and an all-new wear-and-tear program; advanc ... Rock-It Company Boosts DIETL Fine Art Logistics With Strategic Infrastructure Acquisition The acquisition strengthens DIETL’s fine art logistics operations through expanded access to specialized storage, handling and customs services. NEW YORK -- The Rock-It Company announced that DIETL has acquired multiple fine art logistics specialists, strengthening its infrastructure and expanding access to specialized services across key U.S. ... GEOLOG Acquires Quad Ltd and QO Inc. to Enhance Global Wellsite Geology and Pore Pressure Services Strategic acquisition deepens GEOLOG’s technical expertise and broadens service delivery worldwide. THE HAGUE, NETHERLANDS -- GEOLOG International B.V. (“GEOLOG” or the “Company”), a leading independent provider of wellsite geosciences, drilling solutions and surface loggin ... WEF26: ‘Human Capital Is the Key Driver of Economic Competitiveness’ DAVOS, SWITZERLAND -- For economies to remain competitive in the future, they must prioritize investments in human capital, Her Royal Highness Princess Reema Bandar Al-Saud, Ambassador of the ... Interactive Brokers’ Individual and Hedge Fund Clients Outperformed the S&P 500 on Average in 2025 Lower costs, global market access, and efficient execution contributed to stronger client outcomes. GREENWICH, CONN. -- Interactive Brokers (Nasdaq: IBKR), an automated global electronic broker, announced that its clients outperformed the S&P 500 Index in 2025, reflecting the benefits of cost ef ... Novotech Appoints Anand Tharmaratnam as New CEO SINGAPORE -- Novotech, a globally recognized full-service biotech clinical research organization (CRO), announced the appointment of Dr. Anand Tharmaratnam as its new Chief Executive Officer. Dr. Tha ... EIG Acquires a 49.87% Stake in Transportadora de Gas del Perú WASHINGTON -- EIG, through its managed investment vehicles, acquired a 49.87% equity stake in Transportadora de Gas del Perú S.A. (“TgP”) from Canada Pension Plan Investment ...