Digital Transformation

SASE Market Hits $3.5B in Q2 as Branch Refresh Reshapes Growth

Redwood City, Calif. – September 18, 2026 -- The Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) market reached $3.5 billion in the second quarter of 2026, extending year-over-year growth above 20 percent for a fifth consecutive quarter, according to Dell'Oro Group.

SD-WAN spending strengthens as enterprises replace aging branch infrastructure

SD-WAN demand rose materially in Q2 as branch-network modernization climbed enterprise priority lists. Dell'Oro Group found the trend reflects selective replacement of aging or higher-risk equipment rather than a wholesale refresh across entire branch estates.

Corelight Launches AI Toolkit to Close SOC Speed Gap on Threats

San Francisco – September 18, 2026 -- Corelight has launched the Agent Builder Library and Natural Language Query, two tools designed to let security operations centers match the speed of AI-driven cyberattacks without losing auditability over investigation logic.

Attackers now exploit vulnerabilities in roughly five days, far outpacing patch cycles

Enterprise patching cycles typically run 60 to 150 days, but the median time to exploit has dropped to approximately five days, according to Corelight. The company warns that with emerging Mythos-class AI models, attackers may exploit vulnerabilities before defenders even know a flaw exists, making faster patching an inadequate defense on its own.

Lightspeed Launches On Deck Tool to Auto-Fill Cancelled Tee Times

Montréal – September 18, 2026 -- Lightspeed Commerce Inc. (NYSE: LSPD) (TSX: LSPD) has launched On Deck, a new feature within its Lightspeed Golf booking platform that automatically matches golfers to newly available tee times freed up by cancellations or rescheduling.

Golfers can now flag preferred time windows for automated matching

Through the Lightspeed Golf booking experience, golfers set up an On Deck request for a preferred tee time or window. When a matching slot opens due to a cancellation or change by the original booker, the system sends an automated email offering the opportunity to book it, removing the need for manual, repeated checking.

Farmers National Launches CommonGround to Digitize Farmland Leasing

Omaha, Neb. – September 18, 2026 -- Farmers National Company, the largest U.S. land management firm, has built out CommonGround, a digital marketplace acquired in early 2026 to bring transparency and valuation data to farmland leasing transactions.

Farmers National acquired CommonGround in early 2026 to pair digital tools with its ground network

The acquisition gives Farmers National a technology layer to complement its land professionals operating across more than 30 states. The company positions the deal as part of a broader push to modernize farmland asset management amid volatile commodity prices, shifting interest rates, and rising input costs.

Treon Launches AI Engine to Automate Maintenance Decisions

Dallas – September 18, 2026 -- Treon Inc. unveiled Treon IQ, an industrial AI engine that diagnoses equipment issues and recommends maintenance actions automatically, eliminating manual dashboard analysis for plant operators.

Treon IQ turns raw asset data into continuous operational briefings for maintenance teams

The new capability extends Treon's Connect Prescriptive Maintenance cloud platform by combining proprietary anomaly detection, deep-learning diagnostic models, and selected large language models into one framework. It pulls data from real-time and historical asset intelligence alongside CMMS and ERP systems to detect issues, explain root causes, and generate prioritized action lists.

6lock Becomes BluWave's Sole Verified Money Movement Provider

Austin, Texas – September 18, 2026 -- 6lock has become the only Verified Money Movement platform in BluWave's vetted provider network, giving more than 500 private equity firms and thousands of portfolio companies direct access to identity-verified transaction infrastructure.

BluWave's invite-only network now routes capital call and distribution needs to 6lock

BluWave connects private equity firms and portfolio companies with third-party service providers selected for specific business needs, and providers must pass an evaluation covering direct private equity experience, client references, capability fit and project history, with ongoing review tied to client feedback and performance. 6lock cleared that bar as the network's exclusive money movement provider, positioning it to be considered whenever BluWave clients look to replace email-, spreadsheet- and callback-based fund transfer processes.

New Platform Unites Medicare Industry on Compliance, Sets DC Summit

Pinehurst, N.C. – September 18, 2026 -- MedicareCompliance.com launched an independent industry platform designed to connect carriers, agencies, third-party marketing organizations and compliance professionals navigating Medicare's regulatory environment. The platform, a division of EnrollHere Inc. operating independently, opened its Medicare Compliance Community to members seeking industry intelligence, regulatory discussions and networking access.

Inaugural industry event scheduled for Washington, D.C. in January 2027

MedicareCompliance.com confirmed its first industry event will run Jan. 20-21, 2027, in Washington, D.C., convening ecosystem leaders on regulatory, technological and operational issues. Community members will receive details on speakers and programming as they are finalized.

FloLogic Launches Wireless Remote I/O Module for Water Systems

Morrisville, N.C. – September 18, 2026 -- FloLogic, a plumbing leak detection subsidiary of Bradford White Corporation, has launched a wireless Remote I/O Module that eliminates the need for wired connections between its water shutoff systems and third-party devices.

Wireless module replaces legacy wired control panels

Previously, integrating FloLogic's leak detection and automatic water shutoff platform with external devices required a FloLogic Legacy Control Panel and a hardwired connection. The new Remote I/O module allows installers to place the unit anywhere on a property, communicating wirelessly with plumbing controls, alarm systems and home automation platforms through configurable input and output connections.

QKS Group Names FIS a Leader in 2026 Digital Banking Platform Ranking

Pune, India – – September 18, 2026 -- QKS Group has named FIS a Leader in its SPARK MatrixTM: Digital Banking Platform, 2026, citing the breadth of the company's Digital One ecosystem and its ability to unify digital, mobile, self-service, and banker-assisted banking channels.

QKS Group cites FIS' unified banking ecosystem as a key differentiator

Analysts Akhilesh Vundavalli and Divya Baranawal of QKS Group said the Digital One platform spans retail and business banking, digital onboarding, payments, customer engagement, branch and teller servicing, and commercial banking. The platform offers API-led connectivity through FIS' Code Connect ecosystem, allowing banks to integrate with existing core systems, fintech partners, and third-party applications without full infrastructure replacement.

SMARTLINEN's Ask Debbie Adds Voice AI in English, Spanish

Miami – September 18, 2026 -- SMARTLINEN® has upgraded Ask Debbie, described as the hospitality industry's first AI linen expert, to respond to spoken questions in real time in both English and Spanish. The update lets hotel and laundry staff query operational data by voice instead of navigating reports or software screens.

Ask Debbie now answers spoken questions about inventory in real time

Staff can ask direct questions such as how many bath towels have not returned from the laundry or whether pool towel supply meets daily demand. Ask Debbie processes the query, analyzes the hotel's SMARTLINEN® data, and delivers a verbal answer in either language.