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“PASS THE COURVOISIER”: A GLOBAL CELEBRATION OF LEGENDARY HOSPITALITY

PARIS, Oct. 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Courvoisier unveils "Pass The Courvoisier", the Cognac House's first global campaign in nearly twenty years, launching across TV, social, out-of-home, retail, and live experiences.To view the Multimedia News Release, please click:  https://www.multivu.com/courvoisier/9427451-en-pass-the-courvoisier-global-celebration-legendary-hospitality

Comarch Loyalty Transforms Azerbaijan Airlines’ Loyalty Program into a Fintech Ecosystem

KRAKÓW, Poland, Oct. 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Comarch Loyalty, a global leader in AI-driven loyalty, today announced it has overhauled AZAL Miles, the frequent flyer program for Azerbaijan Airlines. By implementing the Comarch Loyalty platform, the airline has shifted from a traditional distance-based reward system to a broader fintech model. The updated system ties status miles directly to ticket spend.

Fox ESS Introduces Power Cube, Bringing Flexible Home Energy Storage into One Compact System

MELBOURNE, Australia, Oct. 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Fox ESS, a global leader in renewable energy solutions, has introduced Power Cube, an all-in-one residential energy storage system combining the inverter and batteries in a sleek, stackable design. Engineered for simpler, faster installation, it helps Australian households manage their energy needs today while allowing flexibility for the future....

AquaCo whole house filtration systems bring Disruptor technology to more homes

PERTH and MELBOURNE and BRISBANE, Australia, Oct. 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- AquaCo Water Filters, a 100% Australian-owned water filtration business, is bringing Disruptor technology to more Australian households through new whole house water filters and replacement water filter cartridges for compatible existing whole-home and undersink systems. Disruptor targets the PFAS compounds PFOA and PFOS, together with chlorine, chloramines, lead and...

Australian swimming legend Emily Seebohm embraces more time at home as Aiper’s Brand Partner

SYDNEY, Oct. 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Australian Olympic swimming champion Emily Seebohm has partnered with Aiper, the world's No. 1 smart robotic pool cleaner brand and a global leader in smart yard innovation*. Together, they'll explore how smart pool and yard technology can help Australians spend less time on maintenance and more time enjoying life outdoors. Across four Olympic Games, seven...

Ready Server Launches ReadyServer LLM API, Giving Every VPS Customer Private AI Inference at No Extra Cost

SINGAPORE, Oct. 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Singapore-based VPS hosting provider Ready Server today announced the launch of ReadyServer LLM API, a private, OpenAI-compatible AI inference API included with every ReadyServer VPS plan at no additional cost. The service lets developers, digital agencies and tech-focused businesses build AI agents, chatbots, RAG pipelines and coding agents directly from...

Rafay Joins Lenovo AI Innovators to Help Cloud Operators and Enterprises Turn Lenovo AI Infrastructure into Revenue-Ready AI Services

SUNNYVALE, Calif., Oct. 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Rafay Systems, the infrastructure orchestration and monetization platform for enterprise AI and cloud-native workloads, today announced it has joined Lenovo AI Innovators, Lenovo's ecosystem of AI software providers and industry solutions. Rafay and Lenovo will bring the Rafay Platform to customers deploying Lenovo AI infrastructure, and the two companies have initiated joint sales alignment...

Hindustan Zinc Reports Record Q2 Net Profit of US$ 671 Million, Up 142% YoY; Highest-Ever Quarterly EBITDA Driven by Lower Zinc Cost of Production

UDAIPUR, India, Oct. 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Hindustan Zinc Limited, the world's largest integrated zinc producer and among the top 10 silver producers globally, delivered a record second-quarter performance in FY27. The company reported highest-ever quarterly revenue from operations of US$ 1,579 million, up 77% YoY, highest-ever quarterly EBITDA of US$ 972 million, up 108% YoY, and record quarterly net profit of US$ 671 million, up 142% YoY....

Jungheinrich Launches Next-Generation EFG M Electric Forklifts Across Asia-Pacific

SINGAPORE, Oct. 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Jungheinrich today announced the Asia-Pacific launch of the next generation of its EFG MB and EFG MC electric counterbalance forklifts, giving businesses greater flexibility to match truck performance, energy systems and operator features to their specific applications. The new models are now available to order.

TOBLERONE REINVENTS ITS PRALINES WITH A BISCOFF® TWIST

SYDNEY, Oct. 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Toblerone has reinvented its Pralines range with the launch of Toblerone Biscoff® Pralines, a special-edition collaboration bringing the caramelised taste of Lotus Biscoff® into its signature diamond-shaped pralines, available now while stocks last. Each praline brings together a smooth, rich milk chocolate coating with Toblerone's signature soft, chewy...

Pexar VivKeep Digital Photo Frames, Powered by Lexar, Now Available at JB Hi-Fi in Australia

MELBOURNE, Australia, Oct. 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Pexar, a smart device brand powered by Lexar, announced that its VivKeep digital photo frames are now available exclusively through JB Hi-Fi Australia, the premier electronics retailer in Australia, in stores nationwide and online. The launch gives Australian families a simple way to keep shared photos on display at home. Anti-Glare, No Subscription Fee, Up to 60 second videos, unlimited...

Firmable launches Tech Intelligence, showing B2B sales teams what their prospects actually run and who to call about it

MELBOURNE, Australia and SINGAPORE, Oct. 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Firmable, the AI-native B2B sales platform, today launched Tech Intelligence. It shows revenue teams the software, infrastructure, cloud and AI a company runs, and links it to the company and contact data Firmable already verifies. Name a technology and get back the companies running it and the people who own it, in one step. Tech Intelligence is now available as a paid add-on,...

Vitaceuticals Launches MagZorb Joint Ease with NEM Nationwide

SYDNEY, Oct. 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The paper-thin membrane inside every eggshell has been studied in human clinical trials for joint pain and stiffness. Now it's on supermarket shelves nationwide. Vitaceuticals combines NEM with MagZorb magnesium glycinate in MagZorb Joint Ease with NEM, available nationally in major supermarkets and pharmacies, and on Amazon. For more information, visit...

Verkada Completes IRAP Assessment for Data Classified up to PROTECTED in Australia

SYDNEY, Oct. 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Verkada, a leader in AI-powered physical security technology, today announced that its cloud-based Command platform and supported physical security solutions have completed an InfoSec Registered Assessors Program (IRAP) assessment for data classified up to PROTECTED, assessed against the Australian Government Information Security Manual (ISM).

AI-Powered In-Car Assistants Evolve into Intelligent Digital Companions, Finds Frost & Sullivan

LONDON, Oct. 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The global market for AI-powered in-car assistants is entering a new phase of innovation as automakers increasingly adopt generative AI, intelligent voice interfaces and personalised digital experiences to differentiate their connected vehicles. Frost & Sullivan's latest Frost Radar™: AI-Powered In-Car Assistants, 2026, benchmarks nine leading technology providers against their growth performance and...

Hantec Trader becomes RZR Funded as firm enters new phase of growth

EBENE, Mauritius, Oct. 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The proprietary trading firm previously operating as Hantec Trader has today begun operating under the name RZR Funded, marking the start of a new phase of growth for the business.The move to RZR Funded establishes a distinct identity for the proprietary trading business as it enters its next chapter, building on an established operating track record while creating greater scope for its future...

Cognizant and Google Cloud Expand Alliance to Accelerate Agentic Enterprise Transformation

TEANECK, N.J. and SUNNYVALE, Calif., Oct. 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH) and Google Cloud today announced a significant expansion of their partnership to accelerate the adoption of agentic AI, including a new Gemini Frontier Capability Group. The group brings together a dedicated global workforce that pairs Google's full-stack, enterprise-ready AI platform with Cognizant's domain, industry and engineering expertise as an AI...

ANTHBOT Genie 600E Comes to Costco Australia for In-Store Roadshow

CANBERRA, Australia, Oct. 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- ANTHBOT and its ANZ distribution partner UNIVERSE TIME PTY LTD (UT) are bringing the Genie 600E robotic lawn mower to Costco Australia through a series of in-store roadshows from October 2026 to January 2027. Following the first event, the roadshow marks the first time a robotic lawn mower brand has been featured in an in-store roadshow at Costco Australia. Costco members can access exclusive...

Electronic System Design Industry Posts $5.7 Billion in Revenue in Q2 2026, ESD Alliance Reports

MILPITAS, Calif., Oct. 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Electronic System Design (ESD) industry revenue increased 12.2% to $5,710.8 million in the second quarter of 2026 from the $5,089.4 million registered in the second quarter of 2025, the ESD Alliance, a SEMI Technology Coalition, announced today in its latest Electronic Design Market Data (EDMD) report. The four-quarter moving average rose 11.2%, based on a comparison of the most recent four...

NYSE American Options Begin Extended Trading Hours: NYSE Content Update

NEW YORK, Oct. 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) provides a daily pre-market update directly from the NYSE Trading Floor. Access today's NYSE Pre-market update for market insights before trading begins.  Kristen Scholer delivers the pre-market update on October 19thExtended Trading Hours for NYSE American OptionsBeginning today, market participants get additional access to options listed on...

TUMI INTRODUCES GIFTS FOR THE JOURNEY THIS HOLIDAY SEASON

NEW YORK, Oct. 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, international travel, lifestyle, and accessories brand TUMI debuts its holiday edit "Gifts for the Journey," a celebration of thoughtful giving and premium design. Inspired by the alpine world of TUMI's Fall/Winter 2026 collection, the holiday campaign arrives at snowy peaks where core bestsellers and après ski-inspired gifts await. Anchored by the idea that holiday travel is about the people, not...

BGA and UNDP Partner on Two-Year Initiative to Strengthen Digital Safety and Development

DUBAI, UAE, Oct. 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Blockchain for Good Alliance (BGA),  the global non-profit initiative founded by Bybit, dedicated to leveraging blockchain for societal impact, and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) have signed an agreement to launch a two-year programme to strengthen cybersecurity knowledge and capacity for the responsible use of digital technologies in development. The agreement was signed by Edward...

Binance Launches Binance AI Pro, Bringing Conversational AI Strategy Building to Users

ABU DHABI, UAE, Oct. 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Binance today launches Binance AI Pro, a finance-focused AI agent that turns trading ideas into tested, automated strategies through simple conversation. It is available to users on the Binance website and app, with no separate sign-up required.Users describe what they want in plain language: the assets, conditions, parameters, and risk limits, the same way they would explain it to a friend....

BingX Launches BXUSD, Bringing Fund-Based Yield Opportunities to Its Multi-Asset Ecosystem

PANAMA CITY, Oct. 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- BingX, the world's leading multi-asset trading platform, today announced the launch of BXUSD, a yield-bearing savings product backed by investments in a U.S. money market fund managed by Franklin Templeton. The product introduces yield opportunities to the BingX ecosystem, allowing eligible users to receive daily yield distributions while retaining the flexibility to redeem their holdings or use them...

24X Completes Spot Cryptocurrency Trade in BTC with Standard Chartered and Wintermute

HAMILTON, Bermuda, Oct. 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- 24X Bermuda Limited ("24X") today announced that it has successfully completed its second consecutive spot cryptocurrency client trade on its institutional-grade, multi-asset trading platform, solidifying its position as one of a select few global venues offering both crypto spot and FX trading on a single, unified technology infrastructure.The trade was executed in Bitcoin (BTC) as part of...

Health Innovation South West and Helfie AI announce partnership to evaluate digital-first hypertension screening

MELBOURNE, Australia, Oct. 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Helfie AI and UK-based Health Innovation South West have announced a partnership to explore how digital-first approaches to hypertension screening can support earlier identification of people at risk of high blood pressure and cardiovascular disease. The collaboration will test and evaluate the potential of smartphone-based screening technology to engage people in prevention, particularly...

Moldova achieves GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ title as 493 people form world’s largest human image of a grapevine

CHIȘINĂU, Moldova, Oct. 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Republic of Moldova has achieved a new GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ title after 493 people formed the world's largest human image of a grapevine during the 25th edition of National Wine Day. The record was officially confirmed on October 3, 2026, in Chisinau's Great National Assembly Square by GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ adjudicator Pravin Patel.The...

TraceLink Expands Global Investment in Track & Trace and Supply Chain Agentic Business Processes

BOSTON, Oct. 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- TraceLink, the world's largest Agentic Business Network, today announced a major organizational investment, establishing dedicated global Commercial, Research & Development (R&D), and Services teams for its Track & Trace Compliance and Supply Chain Agentic Business Process (ABP) businesses.

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