Rees – November 02, 2026 -- Bleckmann Informationssysteme will present its integrated digital workflow for trade businesses on November 10, 2026, at Sonepar's Trend + Technik roadshow in Dortmund, built around the pds craftsman software used by about 52,000 users.

The IT systems house, a regional pds competence partner based in Rees on the Lower Rhine, will exhibit in Hall 4 at stand 4.C66 of Signal Iduna Park. The show runs from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Sonepar and pds integration targets media breaks in procurement

Bleckmann's demonstration centers on how purchasing and materials data flow directly into project, service and billing processes instead of staying isolated. A key focus is the interplay between electrical wholesaler Sonepar and pds in article, material and procurement workflows.

Mobile tools cover time tracking, service orders and site documentation

Visitors will see the following:

Hamburg – November 02, 2026 -- Only 9% of food and beverage professionals say their organization runs fully connected processes across departments, while 40% name disconnected systems and data as their biggest operational hurdle, according to a new TraceGains survey.

The report, "The State of Digital Transformation in Food & Beverage 2026," draws on responses from 423 professionals in 28 countries. Respondents work mainly in quality management, food safety and regulatory affairs. The sample also includes executives and staff from R&D and procurement. The survey was conducted on May 27, 2026, and covers nine functional areas.

Jena – November 02, 2026 -- State-backed hacking groups from Russia, Iran, North Korea and China are expanding their activity and tailoring campaigns to global conflicts, according to ESET's latest APT Activity Report. Targets include governments, defense contractors, critical infrastructure, technology providers and institutions in geopolitical crisis regions.

Attackers use AI for malware, phishing and fake websites

Threat actors increasingly use AI tools to develop malicious code, build convincing phishing campaigns and generate fraudulent websites. Jean-Ian Boutin, Director of Threat Research at ESET, says AI makes individual attacks more efficient and partly lowers entry barriers for criminals. Strategic planning, target selection and execution still happen largely by hand, and the expected revolution in cybercrime has not materialized so far.

DONGGUAN – November 02, 2026 -- Dongguan Taixun Electronic Technology Co., Ltd. (TaixunPOS) says its 6,000-square-meter plant in China's Guangdong province can produce about 10,000 POS terminals a month for OEM/ODM partners building their own brands.

TaixunPOS replaces plastic housings with unibody aluminum-alloy chassis

The manufacturer says plastic POS terminals are prone to poor heat dissipation and housing wear under intensive use. Its aluminum-alloy chassis is designed to improve thermal performance and durability. The fanless design removes mechanical cooling fans, which the company says can reduce dust and grease ingress, depending on enclosure design, and cut maintenance costs over time.

The terminals use industrial PCAP multi-touch screens and high-brightness, wide-viewing-angle IPS displays. TaixunPOS targets restaurants, cafes, stores and hotels.

Dallas – November 02, 2026 -- Thunderly's "American Dreamers: The Stories of Franchising" campaign has reached its fourth topic, family legacy, with November installments featuring two franchise-owner families.

Bojangles and Bark and Mane owners headline the November installments

The new stories profile Dee and Ketan Patel of Bojangles and the mother-daughter team of Shannon O'Dore and Ashley Heller of Bark and Mane. Thunderly, a franchise marketing agency, says the features show how shared values and mutual trust turn business ownership into a family legacy.

PLANO – November 02, 2026 -- Boeing and aircraft lessor Icelease have agreed an order for one 767-300 Boeing Converted Freighter (BCF), with options for up to two more, as Icelease expands its freighter portfolio.

First converted 767 is due for delivery in Q2 2027

The first aircraft is scheduled for induction in Q1 2027, with delivery of the converted freighter expected in Q2 2027. Boeing will carry out the conversions at ST Engineering's airframe MRO facilities in Singapore.

The two parties signed the agreement on Oct. 22, 2026, during the Cargo Facts Symposium.

NORWALK – November 02, 2026 -- Booking Holdings (NASDAQ: BKNG) will release its third-quarter 2026 financial results at approximately 4:00 p.m. ET on November 3, with a conference call to follow 30 minutes later.

Results will be posted via a press release on the Investor Relations website

The company will make the earnings release available through its Investor Relations website. The release will carry the full third-quarter 2026 figures for the group, which operates Booking.com, Priceline, Agoda, KAYAK and OpenTable in over 220 countries and territories.

Management will discuss the quarter on a 4:30 p.m. ET call

Booking Holdings intends to hold the conference call on November 3 at 4:30 p.m. ET to discuss the results. The event will be webcast on the company's Investor Relations website.

Audio replays will be available on the same website for seven days after the call.

WASHINGTON -- Placemakr will open an 87-unit apartment-hotel in Tempe, Arizona, on December 2, 2026, its second Arizona location and the sixth Placemakr property listed under Apartment Collection by Hilton.

Placemakr Tempe takes bookings from November 2 ahead of a December 2 opening

Placemakr Tempe, Apartments by Hilton, became bookable through Apartment Collection by Hilton on November 2. The property offers studio, one-, two- and three-bedroom units inside Shorehaven, a new 722-unit Class-A community developed by Silverstein Properties at 1310 Vista Del Lago Drive, along Tempe Town Lake.

Guests will have access to a resort-style pool, game lawn, clubroom and fitness center. Shorehaven is minutes from the Arizona State University campus and downtown Tempe. It will also include boutique retail, dining, entertainment and office space.

Milwaukee – November 02, 2026 -- Milwaukee Cylinder has launched Active Barrier Chamber (ABC) technology, a cylinder design that flushes contaminants off the rod before they reach the rod seals, to extend service life and improve uptime in highly contaminated industrial environments.

Active flush chamber replaces passive wiper-only defense

The system places a sealed flush chamber directly behind the primary wiper. Continuous low-pressure fluid flow captures abrasive contaminants and removes them from the rod before they reach the rod seal area. The design also protects the piston seals and cylinder tube.

Milwaukee Cylinder says traditional passive wipers can let finer particles enter the cylinder. The company links this to rod seal degradation, piston wear, internal scoring and costly unplanned downtime.

Davidson, N.C. – November 02, 2026 -- The Water Well Trust (WWT) has completed its 1,000th household water well since launching in 2012, extending low-interest financing to low-income rural homeowners in 44 states.

The milestone well was finished in Aroda, Virginia, for a veteran whose well ran dry in August 2026. Since then, he had been getting water for his home from a local store and a neighbor.

USDA-backed loans fund wells and septic systems

The program is funded by the USDA's Decentralized Water Systems (DWS) program and matching funds from Water Systems Council member companies. It provides low-interest loans for building and rehabilitating household water wells and septic systems for eligible homeowners.

WWT has taken part in the drilling or rehabilitation of more than 1,000 water wells and 174 wastewater projects.