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Info-Tech Blueprint Tackles Sports Venue Tech Fragmentation

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Info-Tech Blueprint Tackles Sports Venue Tech Fragmentation

Arlington, Va. – September 07, 2026 -- Info-Tech Research Group has published a new blueprint, Build a Venue Platform Operating Model, addressing a structural gap between accountability and authority that leaves sports CIOs responsible for game-day fan experience despite lacking control over the systems that deliver it.

CIOs Answer for Systems They Do Not Control

Sports organizations rely on ticketing, mobile apps, access control, point-of-sale, sponsorship platforms, and fan data to function as one connected environment, even though these capabilities are split across teams, venues, leagues, and vendors. Michael Adams, senior research analyst at Info-Tech Research Group, said this accountability-authority gap is where delays, inconsistent decisions, and operational fragility take hold.

ePlus First in North America to Earn Everpure Ambassador Status

Herndon, Va. – September 07, 2026 -- ePlus inc. (NASDAQ NGS: PLUS) has become the first reseller or partner in North America to achieve Everpure's new Ambassador certification, the highest tier in the vendor's partner program.

ePlus clears highest bar for cyber resilience and cloud service delivery

The Ambassador designation, newly introduced by Everpure, required ePlus to demonstrate top-level capabilities in cyber resilience and cloud services alongside proven reliability in meeting customer requirements. Ken Farber, president of ePlus strategy, software and alliances, said the certification was based on the company's performance across statements of work, service delivery documentation, test plans, issue remediation and deliverable follow-through.

Shell Completes $13.9B Acquisition of ARC Resources in Montney Basin

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Shell Completes $13.9B Acquisition of ARC Resources in Montney Basin

Calgary – September 07, 2026 -- Shell plc has closed its acquisition of ARC Resources Ltd. (TSX: ARX), adding roughly 370 kboe/d of immediate production capacity across liquids and gas in Canada's Montney basin after clearing all shareholder, court and regulatory approvals.

Deal adds 370 kboe/d and lifts Shell's production growth outlook to 4% CAGR through 2030

The transaction accelerates Shell's stated strategy of expanding exposure to long-duration, low-cost liquids production. Shell said the addition supports a production compound annual growth rate of approximately 4% through 2030 compared with 2025 levels.

Akeso's Ivonescimab Beats Pembrolizumab on Survival in Phase III NSCLC Trial

Hong Kong – September 07, 2026 -- Akeso, Inc. (9926.HK) said its bispecific antibody ivonescimab produced a statistically significant and clinically meaningful overall survival benefit versus Merck's pembrolizumab in a pre-specified interim analysis of the Phase III HARMONi-2 trial, as assessed by an Independent Data Monitoring Committee.

Ivonescimab clears key secondary survival endpoint against Keytruda

The HARMONi-2 (AK112-303) study is a randomized, double-blind, multicenter registrational trial testing ivonescimab against pembrolizumab as first-line therapy in patients with locally advanced or metastatic non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) whose tumors express PD-L1 at a TPS of 1% or higher. Detailed interim overall survival data will be presented at an upcoming international medical conference and published in a peer-reviewed journal.

NWPX Infrastructure Acquires Serpentix Conveyor for Wastewater Push

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NWPX Infrastructure Acquires Serpentix Conveyor for Wastewater Push

Vancouver, Washington – September 07, 2026 -- NWPX Infrastructure, Inc. (Nasdaq: NWPX) closed its acquisition of Serpentix Conveyor, LLC on September 2, 2026, a deal the company says will be immediately accretive to earnings.

Serpentix brings five decades of engineered conveyor expertise to NWPX's wastewater platform

Founded in 1969 and headquartered in Westminster, Colorado, Serpentix manufactures engineered conveyor systems used in municipal wastewater treatment plants and industrial manufacturing facilities. The company's in-house engineering team designs systems to convey abrasive, high-moisture sludge, grit and screenings in demanding municipal operating environments.

Scage Future Falls Below Nasdaq's $50M Market Value Threshold

Nanjing – September 07, 2026 -- Scage Future (Nasdaq: SCAG) has fallen below two separate Nasdaq minimum listing thresholds, receiving deficiency notices tied to both its total market value of listed securities and its market value of publicly held shares.

Nasdaq flags dual shortfalls in 30-day trading review

The Listing Qualifications Department of The Nasdaq Stock Market sent two notification letters dated August 27, 2026. Based on the 30 consecutive business days from July 16 to August 26, 2026, Scage's Market Value of Listed Securities (MVLS) fell short of the required US$50,000,000 minimum under Rule 5450(b)(2)(A). Nasdaq also noted the company fails the alternative Total Assets and Total Revenue standard under Rule 5450(b)(3)(A). A second letter cited the company's Market Value of Publicly Held Shares (MVPHS) falling below the required US$15,000,000 minimum under Rule 5450(b)(2&3)(C) over the same period.

Nanochon Treats First Patient in Chondrograft Knee Cartilage Trial

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Nanochon Treats First Patient in Chondrograft Knee Cartilage Trial

Baltimore – September 07, 2026 -- Nanochon, Inc. has completed the first procedure in its First-in-Human clinical study for ChondrograftTM, a 3D-printed implant targeting articular cartilage defects of the knee, with the surgery performed at The Panama Clinic in Panama City.

Drs. Osorio and Tufiño perform first Chondrograft implant procedure in Panama

Dr. Juan Osorio, the study's Principal Investigator, and Dr. Emilio Tufiño, both specialists in regenerative sports medicine, carried out the bone-sparing, minimally invasive procedure. Dr. Tufiño noted the dedicated instrumentation set made the operation simple and efficient.

EcoFlow, Elia Group, Equinix Tackle EU Grid Bottlenecks at Economist Panel

Berlin – September 07, 2026 -- EcoFlow, which has deployed more than 10 million devices to 5 million users worldwide, is pushing its consumer battery and software architecture into the commercial and enterprise energy market as European grid connection queues and price volatility squeeze corporate balance sheets.

The Economist Enterprise and EcoFlow released an executive panel titled 'Flexibility by Design: Energy Resilience for Business' ahead of IFA Berlin 2026, running September 4-8 at Messe Berlin. The session gathered regulators, grid operators and digital infrastructure executives to address grid bottlenecks and unpredictable energy costs facing European industry.

Amgen Executives to Present at Wells Fargo Healthcare Conference

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Amgen Executives to Present at Wells Fargo Healthcare Conference

Thousand Oaks, Calif. – September 07, 2026 -- Amgen (NASDAQ: AMGN) will present at the 2026 Wells Fargo Healthcare Conference at 11:00 a.m. ET on Thursday, September 10, 2026.

Amgen's CFO and top medical and marketing executives will address investors

Thomas Dittrich, executive vice president and chief financial officer, Paul Burton, M.D., Ph.D., senior vice president and chief medical officer, and Kave Niksefat, senior vice president of Global Marketing and Access, will represent Amgen at the conference.

Webcast access will be public and archived for 90 days

The presentation will be webcast live and made available to media, investors and the general public via Amgen's website under the Investors section. Presentation times and webcast links are listed on Amgen's Investor Relations Events Calendar. The webcast will remain archived for replay for at least 90 days following the event.

Reliable Sprinkler, ASC Merge to Form Reliable Safety & Flow Corp

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Reliable Sprinkler, ASC Merge to Form Reliable Safety & Flow Corp

Oak Brook, Ill. – September 07, 2026 -- Reliable Safety & Flow Corporation (RSFC) launched today, combining more than 175 years of manufacturing heritage from Reliable Automatic Sprinkler, founded in 1920, and ASC Engineered Solutions, founded in 1850 as Anvil, into a single fire protection and flow systems supplier.

Merger creates one of the industry's broadest integrated safety and flow portfolios

The unified company combines fire sprinklers, devices and flexible connections, pipe joining, flow control and valves, fittings, and structural support solutions under a single accountable brand, supplemented by digital design and planning tools. RSFC targets engineers, contractors, distributors, and owners across critical infrastructure, water management, commercial construction, healthcare, education, data centers, and energy markets.

TCOM Wins $600M FMS Deal for Poland Aerostat Radar Systems

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TCOM Wins $600M FMS Deal for Poland Aerostat Radar Systems

Columbia, Md. – September 07, 2026 -- TCOM has secured a Foreign Military Sales contract valued at more than $600 million to supply Airspace and Surface Radar Reconnaissance (ASRR) Aerostat Systems to the Polish Armed Forces, marking one of the largest awards in the company's history.

Poland Gains Persistent Radar Coverage Against Air, Sea and Ground Threats

The program was awarded through the U.S. Army's PAE C2/CC2 Office and equips Poland with elevated surveillance systems designed to detect, track and respond to airborne, maritime and ground threats. The systems pair TCOM's aerostat platform with open-architecture Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) radar and electronic warfare capabilities, delivering continuous early warning and long-range tracking that integrates into existing command-and-control networks.

Skyworth USA Names Performance Plus Marketing Top Rep for 2026

Cypress, Calif. – September 07, 2026 -- Skyworth USA has named Performance Plus Marketing the winner of its inaugural 2026 Manufacturer's Representative of the Year Award, recognizing the independent rep's sales leadership across the Rocky Mountain Region.

Skyworth cites banner sales year and unconventional field marketing tactics

Michael Gleason, Director of Sales at Skyworth USA, credited Performance Plus Marketing with a standout sales performance in 2026, noting the rep purchased a trailer and toured its territory showcasing an 86-inch Canvas Elite television to dealers and integrators. Gleason said the effort amplified the brand's market momentum.

Spider-Man: Brand New Day Sets CJ 4DPLEX Record in 33 Days

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Spider-Man: Brand New Day Sets CJ 4DPLEX Record in 33 Days

Burbank, Calif. – September 07, 2026 -- Sony Pictures' Spider-Man: Brand New Day has become the highest-grossing film in CJ 4DPLEX history, generating more than $104 million across its SCREENX and 4DX premium formats in just 33 days.

Film shatters prior record set by Avatar: The Way of Water

The title surpassed the previous all-time CJ 4DPLEX box office record of $103 million held by Avatar: The Way of Water, which took 228 days to reach that figure. Spider-Man: Brand New Day achieved the milestone in roughly one-seventh of the time.

Film draws 6.7 million admissions across 1,200 screens worldwide

Since its global release, the film has logged more than 115,000 shows across 1,200 screens in premium formats, reaching over 6.7 million admissions. It posted a record 40% average occupancy rate and set opening records for SCREENX in 36 countries and for 4DX in 22 countries.

TPx Wins Court Approval for Chapter 11 Reorganization Plan

Austin, Texas – – September 07, 2026 -- The U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas has confirmed TPx's Plan of Reorganization, clearing the managed services provider to emerge from Chapter 11 with a lighter debt load and fresh capital access.

Court confirmation sets up new ownership structure for TPx

Under the confirmed Plan, a group of investors comprising TPx's existing lenders and its equity sponsor will become the company's new owners once regulatory approvals and customary closing conditions are satisfied. The group will also provide new financing, leaving TPx well capitalized upon emergence.

Iyuno Details CLOE AI System's Human-Like Memory Architecture

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Iyuno Details CLOE AI System's Human-Like Memory Architecture

Burbank, California – September 07, 2026 -- Iyuno disclosed new technical details of its CLOE artificial intelligence platform, revealing how the system combines sensory processing, cognitive integration and persistent memory to build a coherent, reusable understanding of media content.

CLOE mirrors human perception by fusing visual, audio and language signals before reasoning

The platform's foundation, called the Human Sensory System, deploys specialized AI agents that independently process visual, auditory and linguistic inputs, including appearance, action, dialogue, tone, music and subtext, rather than treating content as isolated data points.

Three Lions Acquisition Closes $100M IPO, Eyes Sports Deals

New York – September 07, 2026 -- Three Lions Acquisition Corp. closed its initial public offering of 10,000,000 units, generating $100,000,000 in gross proceeds, the special purpose acquisition company announced. A total of $100,500,000 from the IPO and a simultaneous private placement was placed in trust.

Units priced at $10.00 begin trading on Nasdaq under ticker TLACU

Each unit consists of one ordinary share and one-half of one warrant, with each whole warrant exercisable at $11.50 per share. Once components separate, the ordinary shares and warrants are expected to list on Nasdaq under the symbols TLAC and TLACW, respectively.

PepsiCo Signs Multimillion-Dollar 7-Year Deal With Arizona Athletic Grounds

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PepsiCo Signs Multimillion-Dollar 7-Year Deal With Arizona Athletic Grounds

Mesa, Ariz. – September 07, 2026 -- Arizona Athletic Grounds (AAG) has signed a seven-year, multimillion-dollar Founding Partnership naming PepsiCo the official soft drink partner of its 275-acre Mesa campus.

PepsiCo's beverage portfolio takes over concessions across a 275-acre campus

Under the agreement, PepsiCo brands including Gatorade, Pepsi, Mountain Dew, Starry, Aquafina, LIFEWTR, Starbucks, Celsius, Alani Nu and Rockstar Energy will be served at concessions, three fieldhouses, the sports bar, food court, performance center and all outdoor competition venues at AAG. The deal also includes signage, digital and IPTV inventory, and year-round activation rights at AAG tournaments.

Leopard Imaging Launches DragonFire Thermal Camera for Industry

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Leopard Imaging Launches DragonFire Thermal Camera for Industry

Fremont, Calif. – September 07, 2026 -- Leopard Imaging has introduced the LI-DragonFire-VGA-GM2B, an uncooled infrared camera module targeting thermal imaging and temperature measurement in industrial systems.

DragonFire delivers 640 x 512 thermal resolution with 40 mK sensitivity

The module uses a 12 x 12 μm pixel size and a Noise Equivalent Temperature Difference (NETD) as low as 40 mK, enabling detailed capture of fine thermal information. It supports 30/60 Hz frame rates for real-time imaging of moving objects and operating equipment.

Camera measures temperatures from -20°C to 600°C across two modes

DragonFire offers a high-quality measurement range of -20°C to +160°C alongside a wide-range mode covering 50°C to +600°C, allowing the same module to monitor both precision heat differentials and extreme industrial temperatures.

OnePlan's August Release Adds Treemap Views, Faster Azure DevOps Sync

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OnePlan's August Release Adds Treemap Views, Faster Azure DevOps Sync

San Marcos, Calif. – September 07, 2026 -- OnePlan has rolled out its August 2026 platform release, adding new portfolio visualization tools, deeper resource demand tracking, and a near real-time Azure DevOps integration for enterprise customers running its AI-enabled Strategic Portfolio Management (SPM) and Project Portfolio Management (PPM) software.

Precast Manhole Specs Hinge on Depth, Pipe Layout, and Load

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Precast Manhole Specs Hinge on Depth, Pipe Layout, and Load

Medford, Oregon – September 07, 2026 -- Precast manhole orders that skip site-specific engineering review risk costly field changes once installation begins, according to a HelloNation article featuring insights from Clay Prewitt, Precast Concrete Expert at Rogue Valley Precast in Medford, Oregon.

Invert elevations determine riser count and overall unit size

The article states that invert elevations for incoming and outgoing pipes set the base height of a manhole, which then dictates how many riser sections a structure requires. Pipe openings must be sized and positioned for specific connections, and manufacturers can cast these openings during production to reduce field cutting after delivery.