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Contracts https://www.benzinga.com/views/taxonomy/term/87 en Ribbon and Comporium Expand Partnership to Advance Voice Infrastructure Modernization https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/26/06/n53292744/ribbon-and-comporium-expand-partnership-to-advance-voice-infrastructure-modernization?utm_source=benzinga_taxonomy&utm_medium=rss_feed_free&utm_content=taxonomy_rss&utm_campaign=channel <p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" class="prntac"><i xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">Delivers scalable, future-ready IP voice platform</i></p> <p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><span xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" class="legendSpanClass">PLANO, Texas</span>, <span xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" class="legendSpanClass">June 18, 2026</span> /PRNewswire/ -- <a xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" href="https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4715102-1&h=806042334&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.rbbn.com%2F&a=Ribbon+Communications+Inc." target="_blank" rel="nofollow" rel="nofollow"><b xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">Ribbon Communications Inc.</b></a> (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/RBBN" rel="nofollow">RBBN</a>), a global leader in real-time communications technology and IP optical networking solutions, today announced that <a xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" href="https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4715102-1&h=3866005346&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.comporium.com%2F&a=Comporium" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" rel="nofollow">Comporium</a>, a leading regional provider of broadband, voice, video and smart-home services, has selected Ribbon's state of the art technology to further modernize its voice infrastructure.</p> <div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" class="PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference" id="DivAssetPlaceHolder1"> <p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"> <a xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" href="https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/633020/Ribbon_Logo.html" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" rel="nofollow"><br /> <img xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" src="https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/633020/Ribbon_Logo.jpg" title="(PRNewsfoto/Ribbon Communications)" alt="(PRNewsfoto/Ribbon Communications)" /><br /> </a> </p> </div> <p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">"Ribbon is a trusted partner in our modernization journey, and we're pleased to take ...</p><p><a href=https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/26/06/n53292744/ribbon-and-comporium-expand-partnership-to-advance-voice-infrastructure-modernization?utm_source=benzinga_taxonomy&utm_medium=rss_feed_free&utm_content=taxonomy_rss&utm_campaign=channel alt=Ribbon and Comporium Expand Partnership to Advance Voice Infrastructure Modernization>Full story available on Benzinga.com</a></p> News RBBN Contracts Press Releases Thu, 18 Jun 2026 20:30:00 +0000 PRNewswire 53292744 at https://www.benzinga.com Saputo Completes Divestiture of Majority Stake in its Argentina Operations https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/26/06/g53287438/saputo-completes-divestiture-of-majority-stake-in-its-argentina-operations?utm_source=benzinga_taxonomy&utm_medium=rss_feed_free&utm_content=taxonomy_rss&utm_campaign=channel <link type="text/css" rel="stylesheet" href="https://www.globenewswire.com/styles/gnw_nitf.css" /> <p align="justify">MONTRÉAL, June 18, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Saputo Inc. (TSX:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/SAP" rel="nofollow">SAP</a>) today announced the completion of the previously disclosed sale of an 80% interest in its Dairy Division (Argentina) to Gloria Foods, the dairy and food holding company of Grupo Gloria.</p> <p align="justify">In connection with the closing, Saputo received net proceeds of approximately $543 million ($400 million USD) and retains a 20% ownership interest in the business.</p> <p align="justify">Following the transaction, the Argentina platform will continue to manufacture select products for Saputo, supporting Saputo's international ...</p><p><a href=https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/26/06/g53287438/saputo-completes-divestiture-of-majority-stake-in-its-argentina-operations?utm_source=benzinga_taxonomy&utm_medium=rss_feed_free&utm_content=taxonomy_rss&utm_campaign=channel alt=Saputo Completes Divestiture of Majority Stake in its Argentina Operations>Full story available on Benzinga.com</a></p> News TSX:SAP Contracts Press Releases Thu, 18 Jun 2026 18:15:00 +0000 Globe Newswire 53287438 at https://www.benzinga.com Second Annual Cenevo Survey of Life Science Professionals Reveals Future of AI in Modern Labs https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/26/06/n53282734/second-annual-cenevo-survey-of-life-science-professionals-reveals-future-of-ai-in-modern-labs?utm_source=benzinga_taxonomy&utm_medium=rss_feed_free&utm_content=taxonomy_rss&utm_campaign=channel <p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><span xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" class="legendSpanClass">LONDON</span>, <span xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" class="legendSpanClass">June 18, 2026</span> /PRNewswire/ -- AI adoption is widespread across life sciences laboratories, but it is still mostly in the experimental stage, with only 5 percent using AI agents in production, according to <a xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" href="https://www.cenevo.com/download-white-paper-from-digital-to-agentic" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" rel="nofollow">Cenevo's second annual survey</a>.</p> <div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" id="prni_dvprnejpgc18cleft" dir="ltr" style="width: 100%; text-align: left;"><img xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" id="prnejpgc18cleft" title="Cenevo Logo" src="http://mma.prnewswire.com/media/2741003/5437724/Cenevo_Logo.jpg" alt="Cenevo Logo" align="middle" data-name="url$http%3A%2F%2Fmma.prnewswire.com%2Fmedia%2F2741003%2F5437724%2FCenevo_Logo.jpg" /></div> <p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><a xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" href="https://www.cenevo.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" rel="nofollow">Cenevo</a>, a specialist in enabling agentic, connected labs for life sciences through its agentic lab platform, recently surveyed more than 110 life sciences professionals across a variety of lab environments: R&D, discovery, chemistry, biology, clinical, and manufacturing, to reveal insights into AI adoption and how organizations are balancing innovation with the operational realities of modern lab environments.</p> <p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">While some researchers are wary of today's versions of AI, with 58 percent having privacy or security concerns, AI is going to be a critical component in lab operations for the long term. Researchers are prioritizing the use of AI for data analysis and interpretation, workflow automation and orchestration, experiment design and planning, and sample and inventory management, rather than agentic-driven scientific discovery and decision making at this stage.</p> <p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">More than 60 percent of labs are exploring or piloting AI, with 57 percent using it for data analysis. 25 percent are already using generative AI in full production environments. Usage of agents to perform discrete, previously human tasks or more complex multi-agent workflows is also becoming more common, with 27 percent exploring ...</p><p><a href=https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/26/06/n53282734/second-annual-cenevo-survey-of-life-science-professionals-reveals-future-of-ai-in-modern-labs?utm_source=benzinga_taxonomy&utm_medium=rss_feed_free&utm_content=taxonomy_rss&utm_campaign=channel alt=Second Annual Cenevo Survey of Life Science Professionals Reveals Future of AI in Modern Labs>Full story available on Benzinga.com</a></p> News Polls & Research Surveys Contracts Press Releases Thu, 18 Jun 2026 16:00:00 +0000 PRNewswire 53282734 at https://www.benzinga.com Envision Energy and AMEA Power Sign Agreement for Egypt's Amunet II 500MW Wind Project, Bringing Total Wind Portfolio in Egypt to 1GW https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/26/06/n53276939/envision-energy-and-amea-power-sign-agreement-for-egypts-amunet-ii-500mw-wind-project-bringing-tot?utm_source=benzinga_taxonomy&utm_medium=rss_feed_free&utm_content=taxonomy_rss&utm_campaign=channel <p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><span xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" class="legendSpanClass">CAPE TOWN, South Africa</span>, <span xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" class="legendSpanClass">June 18, 2026</span> /PRNewswire/ -- During the Africa Energy Forum (AEF) 2026, Envision Energy, a global leader in green technology, announced an agreement with AMEA Power, one of the fastest-growing renewable energy companies in the region, for the Amunet II 500MW wind project in Egypt.</p> <div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" class="PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference" id="DivAssetPlaceHolder2378"> <p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><img xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" src="https://mmx.prnewswire.com/media/MS1868986/4888fc193eba46328bea5a7b972a0327.jpg?id=OA2724934" title="" alt="" /></p> </div> <p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">The announcement follows the successful commissioning of AMEA Power's 500MW Wind Power Plant in Ras Ghareb, Egypt, in June 2025. As the largest wind farm in Africa, the project demonstrated AMEA Power's ability to successfully develop and commission utility-scale renewable energy projects at pace and scale. Delivered in collaboration with Envision Energy, it reinforced investor confidence ...</p><p><a href=https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/26/06/n53276939/envision-energy-and-amea-power-sign-agreement-for-egypts-amunet-ii-500mw-wind-project-bringing-tot?utm_source=benzinga_taxonomy&utm_medium=rss_feed_free&utm_content=taxonomy_rss&utm_campaign=channel alt=Envision Energy and AMEA Power Sign Agreement for Egypt's Amunet II 500MW Wind Project, Bringing Total Wind Portfolio in Egypt to 1GW>Full story available on Benzinga.com</a></p> alternative energies Environmental Products & Services green technology News Oil Utilities Commodities Contracts Press Releases Thu, 18 Jun 2026 14:05:00 +0000 PRNewswire 53276939 at https://www.benzinga.com MediThinQ and Synovis Micro Companies Alliance, Inc. Announce Strategic Global Distribution Agreement to Redefine Microsurgery with the SHIYA 3D Visualization Platform https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/26/06/n53276737/medithinq-and-synovis-micro-companies-alliance-inc-announce-strategic-global-distribution-agreemen?utm_source=benzinga_taxonomy&utm_medium=rss_feed_free&utm_content=taxonomy_rss&utm_campaign=channel <p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><b xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">Multi-year exclusive agreement to expand access to next-generation 3D surgical visualization worldwide</b></p> <p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><span xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" class="legendSpanClass">SEOUL, South Korea</span>, <span xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" class="legendSpanClass">June 18, 2026</span> /PRNewswire/ -- MediThinQ, a South Korea-based innovator in surgical visualization technologies, has entered into an exclusive multi-year distribution agreement with Synovis Micro Companies Alliance, Inc. ("Synovis MCA"), a subsidiary of Baxter International Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/BAX" rel="nofollow">BAX</a>) and trusted leader in microsurgical devices and solutions, to commercialize SHIYA, its 3D surgical visualization platform. Terms of this agreement were not disclosed.</p> <div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" class="PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference" id="DivAssetPlaceHolder2873"> <p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><img xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" src="https://mmx.prnewswire.com/media/MS1868715/Photo_of_MediThinQ-s_next-generation_3D_surgical_visualization_platform-_-SHIYA.jpg?id=OA2724364" title="MediThinQ and Synovis MCA announce strategic global distribution agreement for SHIYA platform" alt="MediThinQ and Synovis MCA announce strategic global distribution agreement for SHIYA platform" /></p> </div> <p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">The agreement enables the global rollout of SHIYA through Synovis MCA, leveraging the company's deep-rooted expertise in microsurgery and its longstanding relationships with leading hospitals and world-renowned reconstructive surgeons. With a presence across key international markets and a reputation built over more than three decades, Synovis MCA provides a highly specialized commercial and clinical platform to accelerate adoption of SHIYA worldwide. Synovis MCA is uniquely positioned to support the continued evolution of microsurgery from conventional optical microscopes toward advanced digital visualization systems.</p> <p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><b xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">From Optical Constraints to Data-Enabled Surgical Environments</b></p> <p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">Surgical visualization has long depended on optical microscopes, requiring surgeons to operate through fixed eyepieces. While effective, this approach can constrain posture, limit visibility across the surgical team, and restrict how procedures are captured, analyzed, and taught.</p> <p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">MediThinQ developed SHIYA to address these limitations through a fully digital surgical platform. The system combines a high-resolution digital exoscope with up to 20x magnification and its proprietary wearable display, SCOPEYE, allowing surgeons to operate without reliance on traditional eyepieces.</p> <p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">By transitioning from optical to digital visualization, SHIYA enables a fundamental shift in how surgical data is generated and used. Unlike optical systems, where visual information is largely confined to the surgeon, digital platforms allow procedures to be captured, stored, and shared in real time. This capability is increasingly seen as foundational for the development of data-driven surgery, including applications in artificial intelligence, advanced analytics, and robotic-assisted procedures.</p> <p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">In parallel, the heads-up and wearable configuration supports more ergonomic surgical workflows and shared visibility across the operating team. The platform's portability ...</p><p><a href=https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/26/06/n53276737/medithinq-and-synovis-micro-companies-alliance-inc-announce-strategic-global-distribution-agreemen?utm_source=benzinga_taxonomy&utm_medium=rss_feed_free&utm_content=taxonomy_rss&utm_campaign=channel alt=MediThinQ and Synovis Micro Companies Alliance, Inc. Announce Strategic Global Distribution Agreement to Redefine Microsurgery with the SHIYA 3D Visualization Platform>Full story available on Benzinga.com</a></p> BAX Licensing/Marketing Agreements News Contracts Press Releases Thu, 18 Jun 2026 14:01:00 +0000 PRNewswire 53276737 at https://www.benzinga.com Sio Silica and Arctic Gateway Group Sign Strategic MOU to Explore Future Exports of High-Quality Silica from the Port of Churchill to Europe https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/26/06/g53276477/sio-silica-and-arctic-gateway-group-sign-strategic-mou-to-explore-future-exports-of-high-quality-s?utm_source=benzinga_taxonomy&utm_medium=rss_feed_free&utm_content=taxonomy_rss&utm_campaign=channel <link type="text/css" rel="stylesheet" href="https://www.globenewswire.com/styles/gnw_nitf.css" /> <p>WINNIPEG, Manitoba, June 18, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sio Silica Corporation and Arctic Gateway Group ("AGG") have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to jointly advance planning for the potential development of strategic high-purity quartz infrastructure at the Port of Churchill, a project that would strengthen Canada's and Manitoba's economy, diversify Canadian trade with a secure supply of critical mineral exports to Europe, and bolster Canada's Northern trade infrastructure.</p> <p>The proposed project would support the movement and handling of high-purity quartz produced from Sio's SiMbA Project in Manitoba. Initial plans contemplate approximately $110 million to $124 million in private infrastructure investment at the Port of Churchill, including enclosed storage domes, rail unloading systems, conveyors, ship loading infrastructure, utility upgrades, and a super-sack bagging facility.</p> <p>Under the proposed framework, Sio Silica would become a key tenant at the Port of Churchill, supporting long-term port activity, northern infrastructure growth, and expanded international trade opportunities for Western Canada.</p> <p>Sio has secured a long-term international offtake agreement with RCT Solutions in Germany that is expected to support approximately four ships per year moving through the Port of Churchill once operations commence.</p> <p>High-purity quartz is a critical ...</p><p><a href=https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/26/06/g53276477/sio-silica-and-arctic-gateway-group-sign-strategic-mou-to-explore-future-exports-of-high-quality-s?utm_source=benzinga_taxonomy&utm_medium=rss_feed_free&utm_content=taxonomy_rss&utm_campaign=channel alt=Sio Silica and Arctic Gateway Group Sign Strategic MOU to Explore Future Exports of High-Quality Silica from the Port of Churchill to Europe>Full story available on Benzinga.com</a></p> News Partnerships Contracts Press Releases Thu, 18 Jun 2026 14:00:00 +0000 Globe Newswire 53276477 at https://www.benzinga.com Snappt and AppFolio Partner to Strengthen Leasing Decisions Across Multifamily https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/26/06/n53273613/snappt-and-appfolio-partner-to-strengthen-leasing-decisions-across-multifamily?utm_source=benzinga_taxonomy&utm_medium=rss_feed_free&utm_content=taxonomy_rss&utm_campaign=channel <p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" class="prntac"><i xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">The partnership brings industry-leading document <span xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">fraud</span> detection and expert forensics review directly into the FolioScreen™ Trusted Renter </i></p> <p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><span xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" class="legendSpanClass">NEW ORLEANS</span>, <span xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" class="legendSpanClass">June 18, 2026</span> /PRNewswire/ - Snappt, the leading platform for applicant trust in multifamily housing, today announced a partnership with AppFolio that embeds Snappt's AI-powered document <span xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">fraud</span> detection directly into FolioScreen™ Trusted Renter, AppFolio's holistic applicant screening solution. The partnership will give AppFolio customers access to advanced <span xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">fraud</span> protection and faster, more confident leasing decisions, without adding complexity to their existing workflow.</p> <p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">Document <span xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">fraud</span> remains the most persistent and costly risk in multifamily leasing, and most of it isn't caught until it surfaces as delinquency, bad debt, or evictions. With Snappt embedded in FolioScreen, every income document submitted through the platform is analyzed by an AI engine trained on over 19 million documents, with Snappt's <span xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">Fraud</span> Forensics team in the loop for cases that require additional scrutiny.</p> <p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">"FolioScreen ...</p><p><a href=https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/26/06/n53273613/snappt-and-appfolio-partner-to-strengthen-leasing-decisions-across-multifamily?utm_source=benzinga_taxonomy&utm_medium=rss_feed_free&utm_content=taxonomy_rss&utm_campaign=channel alt=Snappt and AppFolio Partner to Strengthen Leasing Decisions Across Multifamily>Full story available on Benzinga.com</a></p> New Products/Services News Contracts Press Releases Real Estate Thu, 18 Jun 2026 13:00:00 +0000 PRNewswire 53273613 at https://www.benzinga.com FuturePlan Launches PATH PEP in Collaboration with Voya Financial, Bringing Institutional Retirement Capabilities to the Mid- and Large-Market https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/26/06/n53273601/futureplan-launches-path-pep-in-collaboration-with-voya-financial-bringing-institutional-retiremen?utm_source=benzinga_taxonomy&utm_medium=rss_feed_free&utm_content=taxonomy_rss&utm_campaign=channel <p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" class="prntac"><i xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">New pooled employer plan brings open investment architecture and institutional </i><i xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">governance to the mid</i><i xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">‑</i><i xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"> and large</i><i xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">‑</i><i xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">market</i></p> <p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><span xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" class="legendSpanClass">DRESHER, Pa.</span>, <span xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" class="legendSpanClass">June 18, 2026</span> /PRNewswire/ -- <a xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" href="https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4713919-1&h=389332232&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.futureplan.com%2F&a=FuturePlan+by+Ascensus" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" rel="nofollow">FuturePlan by Ascensus</a>, a leading retirement solutions partner dedicated to helping advisors, recordkeepers, and plan sponsors deliver better outcomes for savers, today announced the launch of the PATH Pooled Employer Plan (PATH PEP) in collaboration with Voya Financial.</p> <div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" class="PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference" id="DivAssetPlaceHolder1"> <p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"> <img xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" src="https://mmx.prnewswire.com/media/MS1859202/FuturePlan_by_Ascensus_logo.jpg?id=OA2722681" title="FuturePlan by Ascensus" alt="FuturePlan by Ascensus" /> </p> </div> <p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">Designed to support employers across multiple market segments, and the advisors who serve them, PATH PEP delivers an institutional quality pooled plan solution that emphasizes scale, choice, and strong fiduciary oversight. As demand grows for simplified plan structures without sacrificing investment flexibility or fiduciary rigor, PATH PEP addresses a gap in the current pooled plan landscape.</p> <p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">PATH PEP brings together a coordinated group of experienced retirement industry providers. Voya serves as recordkeeper and trustee, Mesirow will provide 3(38) investment fiduciary services, and FuturePlan acts as pooled plan provider (PPP), TPA, and 3(16) administrative fiduciary—creating a streamlined, end‑to‑end experience for employers and advisors alike.</p> <p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">"This launch reflects where the retirement market is headed—and where FuturePlan continues to lead with innovation," said <a xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" href="https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4713919-1&h=2802279811&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ascensus.com%2Fabout-us%2Four-leadership%2Fkasey-price%2F&a=Kasey+Price" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" rel="nofollow">Kasey Price</a>, President of FuturePlan. "PATH PEP extends the ...</p><p><a href=https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/26/06/n53273601/futureplan-launches-path-pep-in-collaboration-with-voya-financial-bringing-institutional-retiremen?utm_source=benzinga_taxonomy&utm_medium=rss_feed_free&utm_content=taxonomy_rss&utm_campaign=channel alt=FuturePlan Launches PATH PEP in Collaboration with Voya Financial, Bringing Institutional Retirement Capabilities to the Mid- and Large-Market>Full story available on Benzinga.com</a></p> Banking/Financial Services New Products/Services News VOYA Contracts Press Releases Thu, 18 Jun 2026 13:00:00 +0000 PRNewswire 53273601 at https://www.benzinga.com Kyndryl and AWS Sign Expanded Strategic Collaboration Agreement to Advance Agentic AI Adoption Across Enterprise IT https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/26/06/n53273590/kyndryl-and-aws-sign-expanded-strategic-collaboration-agreement-to-advance-agentic-ai-adoption-acr?utm_source=benzinga_taxonomy&utm_medium=rss_feed_free&utm_content=taxonomy_rss&utm_campaign=channel <p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" class="prntac"><i xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">Expanded collaboration enables customers to adopt and scale agentic AI as they modernize and run mission</i><i xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">‑</i><i xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">critical workloads on AWS</i></p> <p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><span xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" class="legendSpanClass">NEW YORK</span>, <span xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" class="legendSpanClass">June 18, 2026</span> /PRNewswire/ -- <a xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" href="https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4714374-1&h=1687331079&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.kyndryl.com%2F&a=Kyndryl" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" rel="nofollow">Kyndryl</a> (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/KD" rel="nofollow">KD</a>), a leading provider of mission-critical enterprise technology services, today announced the expansion of its multi-year Strategic Collaboration Agreement (SCA) with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to help customers adopt, deploy and scale agentic AI as they modernize and operate mission-critical workloads on AWS.</p> <div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" class="PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference" id="DivAssetPlaceHolder1"> <p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"> <img xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" src="https://mmx.prnewswire.com/media/MS1331634/Kyndryl-Logo-v1.jpg?id=OA2723716" title="Kyndryl logo" alt="Kyndryl logo" /> </p> </div> <p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">Under the expanded SCA, Kyndryl and AWS have committed to growing and strengthening Kyndryl's global AWS business and technical team that currently includes more than 11,000 AWS-certified professionals. Specifically, AWS is investing in Kyndryl's talent development, joint solution engineering, AI specialization and industry-focused modernization capabilities to accelerate agentic AI-powered innovation, modernization and business transformation.</p> <p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">"Many organizations are focused on adopting agentic AI, but they are stuck in the experimentation phase instead of applying it in a way that actually makes a difference for their business," said Giovanni Carraro, Global Strategic Alliances Leader at Kyndryl. "Our expanded work with AWS is about supporting customers as they seek to unlock and use agentic AI in practical ways to manage systems more effectively, reduce manual effort, and support modernization without adding risk or complexity."</p> <p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">"Customers want to put agentic AI to work transforming their businesses, but moving from experimentation to production requires deep operational expertise," said Julia Chen, ...</p><p><a href=https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/26/06/n53273590/kyndryl-and-aws-sign-expanded-strategic-collaboration-agreement-to-advance-agentic-ai-adoption-acr?utm_source=benzinga_taxonomy&utm_medium=rss_feed_free&utm_content=taxonomy_rss&utm_campaign=channel alt=Kyndryl and AWS Sign Expanded Strategic Collaboration Agreement to Advance Agentic AI Adoption Across Enterprise IT>Full story available on Benzinga.com</a></p> KD Licensing/Marketing Agreements News Contracts Press Releases Thu, 18 Jun 2026 13:00:00 +0000 PRNewswire 53273590 at https://www.benzinga.com MIMIT and Radia Renew Agreement for the WindRunner ™ Program https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/26/06/n53273388/mimit-and-radia-renew-agreement-for-the-windrunner-program?utm_source=benzinga_taxonomy&utm_medium=rss_feed_free&utm_content=taxonomy_rss&utm_campaign=channel <p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><span xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" class="legendSpanClass">BOULDER, Colo. and ROME</span>, <span xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" class="legendSpanClass">June 18, 2026</span> /PRNewswire/ -- The Italian Ministry of Enterprises and Made in Italy (MIMIT) and aerospace company Radia today announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding to collaborate on the development of WindRunner ™, the next-generation ultra-large cargo aircraft, and related industrial development opportunities in Italy.</p> <div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" class="PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference" id="DivAssetPlaceHolder1"> <p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"> <img xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" src="https://mmx.prnewswire.com/media/MS1673214/Radia-Logo.jpg?id=OA2723525" title="Radia Logo" alt="Radia Logo" /> </p> </div> <p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">WindRunner is the world's largest aircraft and is being developed to enable direct transport of outsized cargo to locations inaccessible through conventional logistics systems.</p> <p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">The program is designed to address critical gaps in global logistics and strategic mobility, supporting key sectors including defense, energy, industrial manufacturing, and aerospace. By reducing delivery timelines from months to days, or even hours, WindRunner will strengthen supply ...</p><p><a href=https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/26/06/n53273388/mimit-and-radia-renew-agreement-for-the-windrunner-program?utm_source=benzinga_taxonomy&utm_medium=rss_feed_free&utm_content=taxonomy_rss&utm_campaign=channel alt=MIMIT and Radia Renew Agreement for the WindRunner ™ Program>Full story available on Benzinga.com</a></p> Aerospace/Defense News Transportation/Trucking/Railroad Contracts Press Releases Thu, 18 Jun 2026 12:59:00 +0000 PRNewswire 53273388 at https://www.benzinga.com Salute and UHP Partner to Scale Up Military Veteran Careers for America's Digital Infrastructure https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/26/06/n53271730/salute-and-uhp-partner-to-scale-up-military-veteran-careers-for-americas-digital-infrastructure?utm_source=benzinga_taxonomy&utm_medium=rss_feed_free&utm_content=taxonomy_rss&utm_campaign=channel <p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><span xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" class="legendSpanClass">NEW YORK</span>, <span xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" class="legendSpanClass">June 18, 2026</span> /PRNewswire/ -- Salute has signed a landmark partnership with UHP, an institution that trains military veterans for high-demand skilled trades and technical careers, to build the workforce that will power America's digital future and burgeoning data center market.</p> <div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" class="PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference" id="DivAssetPlaceHolder1"> <p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"> <a xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" href="https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/2997217/Erich_Sanchack.html" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" rel="nofollow"><br /> <img xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" src="https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/2997217/Erich_Sanchack.jpg" title="Erich Sanchack, CEO of Salute" alt="Erich Sanchack, CEO of Salute" /><br /> </a> </p> </div> <p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">As the United States invests heavily in Artificial Intelligence, cloud computing and digital infrastructure, demand for skilled data center talent is accelerating at an unprecedented rate. Through this multi-year, multi-million-dollar partnership, Salute and UHP will create a first-of-its-kind pathway, with a target of recruiting 10,000 military veterans over the next few years into high-value careers to support the critical systems that drive economic growth, technological innovation, and national resilience.</p> <p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">Salute works with 80% of the world's data center operators and is the recognized leader in providing the full lifecycle of services. The company's military hiring initiatives are led by CEO Erich Sanchack, a former U.S. Marine, and have already trained more than 10,000 military veterans and individuals from non-traditional backgrounds for careers in the data center industry.</p> <p ...<p><a href=https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/26/06/n53271730/salute-and-uhp-partner-to-scale-up-military-veteran-careers-for-americas-digital-infrastructure?utm_source=benzinga_taxonomy&utm_medium=rss_feed_free&utm_content=taxonomy_rss&utm_campaign=channel alt=Salute and UHP Partner to Scale Up Military Veteran Careers for America's Digital Infrastructure>Full story available on Benzinga.com</a></p> News Workforce Management/Human Resources Contracts Press Releases Thu, 18 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0000 PRNewswire 53271730 at https://www.benzinga.com Denali Therapeutics Enters Agreement to Sell Rare Pediatric Disease Priority Review Voucher for $195 Million https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/26/06/g53271672/denali-therapeutics-enters-agreement-to-sell-rare-pediatric-disease-priority-review-voucher-for-19?utm_source=benzinga_taxonomy&utm_medium=rss_feed_free&utm_content=taxonomy_rss&utm_campaign=channel <link type="text/css" rel="stylesheet" href="https://www.globenewswire.com/styles/gnw_nitf.css" /> <ul type="disc"> <li style="margin-bottom:6pt;"><em>Proceeds from transaction to support advancement of Denali's broad TransportVehicle™-enabled clinical portfolio for lysosomal storage disorders and neurodegenerative diseases</em></li> <li style="margin-bottom:6pt;"><em>Denali was awarded Priority Review Voucher following FDA approval of AVLAYAH™, the first FDA-approved biologic specifically designed to cross blood-brain barrier<br /><br /></em></li> </ul> <p align="left">SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., June 18, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Denali Therapeutics Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/DNLI" rel="nofollow">DNLI</a>) today announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to sell its Rare Pediatric Disease Priority Review Voucher (PRV) for gross proceeds of $195 million. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) awarded the PRV to Denali following accelerated approval of the enzyme replacement therapy AVLAYAH™ (tividenofusp alfa-eknm) for the treatment of Hunter syndrome (mucopolysaccharidosis type II; MPS II) in March 2026. AVLAYAH is the first FDA-approved medicine in an emerging class of biotherapeutics designed to cross the blood-brain barrier via transferrin receptor (TfR)-mediated transport.</p> <p>"The Priority Review Voucher program is an important and effective mechanism to support the development of medicines for rare pediatric diseases. Monetizing this PRV strengthens our financial flexibility at a pivotal moment as we build on the momentum created by the FDA approval of AVLAYAH, the first FDA-approved biotherapeutic designed to reach the whole body, including the brain," said Alexander Schuth, M.D., Chief Operating and Financial Officer of Denali Therapeutics. "The proceeds will fuel the advancement and acceleration of our broad clinical pipeline, including additional Enzyme TransportVehicle programs for lysosomal storage disorders and Oligonucleotide and Antibody TransportVehicle programs targeting Alzheimer's and other neurodegenerative diseases."</p> <p>Denali's clinical-stage portfolio includes DNL126 (ETV:SGSH) for Sanfilippo syndrome type A (MPS IIIA), DNL593 (PTV:PGRN) for <em>GRN</em>-related frontotemporal dementia, DNL952 (ETV:GAA) for Pompe disease and DNL628 (OTV:MAPT) for Alzheimer's disease. Denali also has multiple programs in the Investigational New Drug (IND)-enabling stage, including DNL921 (ATV:Abeta) for Alzheimer's disease, DNL111 (ETV:GCase) for Parkinson's disease and Gaucher disease, DNL622 (ETV:IDUA) for Hurler syndrome (MPS I) and DNL422 (OTV:SNCA) for Parkinson's disease.</p> <p>The PRV transaction is subject to customary closing conditions, including expiration of the applicable waiting period under the Hart-Scott Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act.</p> <p><strong>About the Denali TransportVehicle</strong><sup>™</sup><strong> Platform</strong></p> <p>The blood-brain barrier (BBB) is essential in maintaining the brain's microenvironment and ...</p><p><a href=https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/26/06/g53271672/denali-therapeutics-enters-agreement-to-sell-rare-pediatric-disease-priority-review-voucher-for-19?utm_source=benzinga_taxonomy&utm_medium=rss_feed_free&utm_content=taxonomy_rss&utm_campaign=channel alt=Denali Therapeutics Enters Agreement to Sell Rare Pediatric Disease Priority Review Voucher for $195 Million>Full story available on Benzinga.com</a></p> DNLI News Contracts Press Releases Thu, 18 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0000 Globe Newswire 53271672 at https://www.benzinga.com Tech Mahindra and Viam partner to scale advanced robotics and automation solutions https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/26/06/n53271306/tech-mahindra-and-viam-partner-to-scale-advanced-robotics-and-automation-solutions?utm_source=benzinga_taxonomy&utm_medium=rss_feed_free&utm_content=taxonomy_rss&utm_campaign=channel <p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" class="prntac"><i xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">Tech Mahindra's global enterprise clients can harness the power of physical AI with direct<br xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" />access to Viam's advanced robotics and automation platform</i></p> <p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><span xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" class="legendSpanClass">NEW YORK and PUNE, India</span>, <span xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" class="legendSpanClass">June 18, 2026</span> /PRNewswire/ -- <a xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" href="https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4714467-1&h=2223185678&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.viam.com%2F&a=Viam" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" rel="nofollow">Viam</a>, the software platform for advanced robotics and automation, today announced a partnership with <a xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" href="https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4714467-1&h=1182146252&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.techmahindra.com%2F&a=Tech+Mahindra" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" rel="nofollow">Tech Mahindra</a> (NSE: TECHM), a leading global provider of technology consulting and digital solutions to enterprises across industries. As a core partner in physical AI, Viam will work with Tech Mahindra to provide their global enterprise clients with direct access to the Viam platform for managing and maintaining robotic fleets at scale.</p> <div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" class="PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference" id="DivAssetPlaceHolder1"> <p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"> <a xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" href="https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/2997111/viam_tech_mahindra_posts_15.html" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" rel="nofollow"><br /> <img xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" src="https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/2997111/viam_tech_mahindra_posts_15.jpg" title="At Hannover Messe in April, Viam debuted its robotics teleoperation demonstration in partnership with Tech Mahindra to 110,000+ manufacturing leaders from around the world. The demo features two Viam-powered robotic arms performing live pick-and-place tasks, controlled remotely in real time. It provides a firsthand look at software-defined industrial automation that's hardware-agnostic and built to evolve." alt="At Hannover Messe in April, Viam debuted its robotics teleoperation demonstration in partnership with Tech Mahindra to 110,000+ manufacturing leaders from around the world. The demo features two Viam-powered robotic arms performing live pick-and-place tasks, controlled remotely in real time. It provides a firsthand look at software-defined industrial automation that's hardware-agnostic and built to evolve." /><br /> </a> </p> </div> <p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">Enterprises are rapidly adopting and deploying robotics across manufacturing, logistics, and industrial environments, but face steep challenges around software, speed-of-deployment, and integration with existing systems. Viam's advanced robotics ...</p><p><a href=https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/26/06/n53271306/tech-mahindra-and-viam-partner-to-scale-advanced-robotics-and-automation-solutions?utm_source=benzinga_taxonomy&utm_medium=rss_feed_free&utm_content=taxonomy_rss&utm_campaign=channel alt=Tech Mahindra and Viam partner to scale advanced robotics and automation solutions>Full story available on Benzinga.com</a></p> Banking/Financial Services Licensing/Marketing Agreements New Products/Services News Contracts Press Releases Thu, 18 Jun 2026 11:37:00 +0000 PRNewswire 53271306 at https://www.benzinga.com Laurier Capital and Kevlar Real Estate unite to create an integrated real estate investment, management and development platform https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/26/06/n53271177/laurier-capital-and-kevlar-real-estate-unite-to-create-an-integrated-real-estate-investment-manage?utm_source=benzinga_taxonomy&utm_medium=rss_feed_free&utm_content=taxonomy_rss&utm_campaign=channel <p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><span xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" class="legendSpanClass">MONTRÉAL</span>, <span xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" class="legendSpanClass">June 18, 2026</span> /CNW/ - Laurier Capital and Kevlar Real Estate are joining forces to create a fully integrated real estate platform, combining Kevlar's thirty years of development expertise with Laurier Capital's investment and capital markets capabilities under one banner. The new structure takes effect January 1, 2027, and Kevlar will become Laurier Development. </p> <div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" class="PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference" id="DivAssetPlaceHolder1"> <p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"> <img xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" src="https://mmx.prnewswire.com/media/MS1814747/Laurier_Capital-Laurier_Capital_and_Kevlar_Real_Estate_unite_to.jpg?id=OA2723547" title="LC Logo" alt="LC Logo" /> </p> </div> <p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">Guillaume Jacob, co-founder and partner at Laurier Capital, describes the integration as a defining step in the firm's growth: "we founded Laurier Capital to build a fully integrated commercial real estate platform ...</p><p><a href=https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/26/06/n53271177/laurier-capital-and-kevlar-real-estate-unite-to-create-an-integrated-real-estate-investment-manage?utm_source=benzinga_taxonomy&utm_medium=rss_feed_free&utm_content=taxonomy_rss&utm_campaign=channel alt=Laurier Capital and Kevlar Real Estate unite to create an integrated real estate investment, management and development platform>Full story available on Benzinga.com</a></p> News Contracts Press Releases Real Estate Thu, 18 Jun 2026 11:30:00 +0000 PRNewswire 53271177 at https://www.benzinga.com QTREX Expands into Quantum Processor Interface with Single-Build Cryogenic Chip Carrier https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/26/06/g53271163/qtrex-expands-into-quantum-processor-interface-with-single-build-cryogenic-chip-carrier?utm_source=benzinga_taxonomy&utm_medium=rss_feed_free&utm_content=taxonomy_rss&utm_campaign=channel <link type="text/css" rel="stylesheet" href="https://www.globenewswire.com/styles/gnw_nitf.css" /> <p>Nes Ziona, Israel, June 18, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- QTREX Quantum Ltd. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/QTEX" rel="nofollow">QTEX</a>) ("QTREX" or the "Company") a company focused on advancing Additively Manufactured Electronics ("AME") for quantum computing infrastructure, today announced a major technical and strategic milestone: the Company has successfully produced a cryogenic chip carrier using its proprietary single-build AME process, based on a design supplied by one of the world's largest U.S.-based technology companies developing full-stack quantum computing systems.</p> <p>The achievement expands QTREX's role within the quantum hardware stack into the processor-interface layer, demonstrating that the Company's AME platform can address both signal transport and critical carrier-level functions around the quantum processor. By enabling these capabilities within a single AME architecture, QTREX believes it is opening a new category of quantum computing components and expanding its addressable opportunity across future quantum system architectures.</p> <p>A cryogenic chip carrier supports the quantum processor and manages signal fan-out between the processor interface and the cryogenic I/O stack. As quantum systems scale, this interface becomes increasingly important. Higher channel counts require denser routing, stronger shielding, lower thermal load, controlled signal integrity and repeatable manufacturing inside highly constrained cryogenic environments.</p> <p>QTREX's carrier uses a Kapton-class polyimide architecture adapted for very low-temperature environments. The single-build AME process is designed to integrate the cryogenic chip carrier and interconnect structure into one monolithic architecture, enabling conductive pathways, dielectric structures, shielding features and direct interconnect transitions to be produced together rather than assembled through separate connectors and manual steps. By reducing connectorized transitions, the architecture is intended to lower potential failure points, simplify the signal ...</p><p><a href=https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/26/06/g53271163/qtrex-expands-into-quantum-processor-interface-with-single-build-cryogenic-chip-carrier?utm_source=benzinga_taxonomy&utm_medium=rss_feed_free&utm_content=taxonomy_rss&utm_campaign=channel alt=QTREX Expands into Quantum Processor Interface with Single-Build Cryogenic Chip Carrier>Full story available on Benzinga.com</a></p> IINN News Partnerships QTEX Contracts Markets Press Releases Thu, 18 Jun 2026 11:30:00 +0000 Globe Newswire 53271163 at https://www.benzinga.com