Europe – October 27, 2026 -- The European Space Agency (ESA) has commissioned OHB System AG, a subsidiary of OHB SE, to run feasibility and preliminary design studies for OASIS (Outpost for Advanced Scientific Investigation Station), a shared infrastructure platform for long-term experiments and technology demonstrations on the lunar surface.

OHB takes prime contractor role for the OASIS concept

As prime contractor on the ongoing ESA studies, OHB is responsible for the overall concept. It is working with partners on system requirements and the preliminary design phase. The modular, expandable architecture is meant to host scientific instruments, technology demonstrators and robotic systems.

Irvine – October 27, 2026 -- SBC Medical Group Holdings (Nasdaq: SBC) will present at three investor conferences between Oct. 1 and Oct. 15, 2026, two of them in person in New York. The Medical Services Organization (MSO) will hold presentations and one-on-one meetings with institutional investors.

SBC Medical manages clinic brands across eight healthcare fields

The company provides management support in advanced aesthetic healthcare, dermatology, orthopedics, fertility treatment, gynecology, dentistry, hair loss treatment (AGA) and ophthalmology. It is expanding in the United States and Asia through direct operations and medical tourism initiatives.

SBC Medical listed on Nasdaq in September 2024. In June 2025, it was selected for inclusion in the Russell 3000 Index.

IRVINE – October 27, 2026 -- SBC Medical Group Holdings (Nasdaq: SBC) will put its AI-driven longevity strategy in front of Asian investors this month, with CFO and COO Yuya Yoshida presenting at Cantor Fitzgerald Hong Kong's inaugural Asia Longevity Forum on October 26, followed by investor meetings on October 27 and a non-deal roadshow on October 28.

Yoshida takes keynote and panel slots at a forum with more than 40 companies

The two-day Cantor HK Asia Longevity Forum 2026 runs October 26-27 at The Murray Hotel in Central, Hong Kong. More than 40 public and private companies are expected to attend. Yoshida will speak in the keynote and panel sessions on day one. Forum themes include the longevity economy, AI and digital health adoption, and building Asia's next-generation healthcare system.

Global – October 27, 2026 -- Enterprises that pair AI speed with documented human accountability are gaining a competitive edge in governance, risk and compliance (GRC), while four common deployment mistakes expose others to audit failures, according to a commentary originally published in Business Reporter and promoted by GRC vendor Hyperproof.

AI automation cannot replace a GRC system of record

AI excels at high-throughput evidence orchestration and cross-framework mapping, cutting the duplicative control work that inflates operational costs. But AI tools do not inherently persist as a structured, version-controlled source of truth. Regulators and external auditors demand policy versioning, centralized framework mappings and defensible audit trails over time, which a dedicated GRC platform provides.

United States – October 27, 2026 -- Hyperproof has named Carahsoft Technology Corp. its Master Government Aggregator, making its governance, risk and compliance (GRC) platform available to public sector organizations, defense industrial base (DIB) suppliers and government contractors through six procurement contract vehicles.

Carahsoft opens six contract routes to Hyperproof's GRC platform

Hyperproof will be sold through Carahsoft's reseller partners and these contracts: NASA SEWP V (NNG15SC03B and NNG15SC27B), NASPO ValuePoint Master Agreement #AR2472, TIPS Contract #220105, OMNIA Partners Contract #R240303, E&I Contract #EI00063~2021MA and The Quilt Master Service Agreement MSA05012019-F.

North America – October 27, 2026 -- Hyperproof and GRC 20/20 Research will host a webinar on November 17 at 12 PM ET / 9 AM PT arguing that third-party risk management (TPRM) programs should be measured by the risk they reduce, not by how many vendor assessments they complete.

Speakers are Michael Rasmussen of GRC 20/20 Research and David Zambrano, Director of GRC at Hyperproof. Rasmussen will present research on why vendor criticality and exposure matter more than assessment volume. Zambrano will explain how GRC teams use AI-powered assessments and a centralized system of record to measure and report vendor risk.

Africa – October 27, 2026 -- Hyperproof and Platview are offering an on-demand session on how tightening data-security and AI regulation affects organisations operating in and with Africa.

EU rules reach beyond Europe as African regulators build their own frameworks

New EU rules on data security and AI apply well beyond Europe's borders, according to the organisers. African regulators are building their own frameworks at pace, adding a second layer of obligations for companies active on the continent.

PUTIAN – October 27, 2026 -- Chinese coatings maker 3TREES presented five green coating categories at Big 5 Construct Kenya, which opened on October 21, 2026, at the Sarit Expo Centre in Nairobi, as part of its push into East Africa.

3TREES covers wall and floor applications with five product lines at Hall 1, Booth 1J17

The portfolio included stone-effect exterior coatings, inorganic interior coatings, artistic finishes, waterproofing membranes and coatings, and floor coatings. The company markets the range under its "Create Healthy Life" philosophy.

Distributors and contractors from four East African markets visit the booth

Distributors, engineering purchasers, contractors and industry professionals from Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda and Ethiopia, along with other East African markets, met the 3TREES team. Talks covered product performance, application methods, technical standards, local adaptability and distribution cooperation.

Global – October 27, 2026 -- Telit Cinterion averages fewer than two prototypes per IoT development project, according to Antonino Sgroi, the company's global head of R&D. He outlined how its engineering team takes customer concepts through certification and into mass production.

One team owns the product from feasibility to mass production

The engineers who design a device also support it after launch, Sgroi said. Each customer gets a dedicated contact who provides updates. The work follows a structured four-phase process.

The model targets companies that have a clear product idea and a customer base but lack in-house engineering capacity or the appetite to build the device themselves. Telit Cinterion contributes cellular and connectivity expertise and platforms.

Dallas – October 27, 2026 -- XTI Aerospace (Nasdaq: XTIA) appointed Dr. Allan Evans, CEO of rival-adjacent drone company Unusual Machines (NYSE American: UMAC), as a director and Chairman of its Board, restoring the board to five members.

Ornstein moves to Vice Chairman as Evans takes the chair

The Board designated Jonathan Ornstein as Vice Chairman in connection with Evans' appointment. Ornstein said Evans brings engineering expertise, business development and corporate strategy experience, and firsthand knowledge of the domestic supply chain for the U.S. drone industry.

Evans has led drone businesses since 2017

Evans, 43, has served as CEO and a director of Unusual Machines since December 2023. He was Chief Operating Officer of Red Cat Holdings from 2021 to 2023. Before that, he was CEO of Fat Shark from 2017 until Red Cat acquired it in 2020. He holds a PhD in Electrical Engineering from the University of Michigan.