Digital Transformation

Elite Academic Academy Adds Meta, Knoxlabs to Immersive Learning

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Elite Academic Academy Adds Meta, Knoxlabs to Immersive Learning

Temecula – October 14, 2026 -- Elite Academic Academy, a California public charter network for TK–12 students, is expanding teacher-led immersive learning through partnerships with Meta and Knoxlabs, according to a September 2026 cover story in The Enterprise World.

Elite runs three learning models backed by credentialed teachers

The network, founded in 2018, delivers instruction through the Homeschool Academy, the Virtual Academy and the Flex Academy. The Virtual Academy is fully online and self-paced for Grades 6–12. The Flex Academy combines live virtual sessions with offline curriculum. The Homeschool Academy partners parents with Elite educators.

All three models use California-credentialed teachers, a guaranteed and viable curriculum, and individualized academic planning. Target groups include accelerated learners, athletes and performers, English learners and socioeconomically disadvantaged students.

B2Gnow Launches Login-Free Public Dashboards for Contracting Programs

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B2Gnow Launches Login-Free Public Dashboards for Contracting Programs

Phoenix – October 14, 2026 -- B2Gnow has released its Public Dashboards module, which lets public agencies, certifiers and general contractors publish program reports on an agency portal without requiring stakeholders to log in.

The module bundles prebuilt reports that use B2Gnow's Power Analytics, which is powered by Microsoft Power BI. The vendor says the reports are meant to cut the volume of staff inquiries by giving stakeholders direct, self-service access to program data.

Reports cover certification status and graduation tracking on infrastructure projects

The dashboards draw on infrastructure project program data. Examples include construction firm graduation statuses and project goal tracking, which public agencies, certified vendors and prime contractors use to complete work on public infrastructure projects.

Monogoto Wins Merit Award for Software-Defined IoT Connectivity

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Monogoto Wins Merit Award for Software-Defined IoT Connectivity

Global – October 14, 2026 -- Monogoto, a cloud-based connectivity provider operating in 200+ countries, has received recognition in this year's Merit Awards for its Software-Defined Connectivity Cloud, which manages public cellular, private LTE/5G and satellite networks from a single platform.

Monogoto replaces single-carrier lock-in with software control of device fleets

The platform lets businesses connect, manage and secure devices through software rather than depending on one carrier. Monogoto applies the logic of software-defined networking, long used in enterprise IT, to connected devices.

Co-founder and CTO Maor Efrati said customers can change networks, policies and security settings over the air across an entire fleet "without touching a single device."

Land id Founder to Demo AI Property Tools at Two Land Events

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Land id Founder to Demo AI Property Tools at Two Land Events

Orlando – October 14, 2026 -- Land id, a proptech mapping platform with more than 50,000 users and more than three million maps created, will present its AI-powered property insights to land brokers at two industry events in October, starting October 14 at United Country's annual conference.

Roberson presents AI Insights, Map Tours and CarPlay at United Country on October 14

Founder Steve Roberson will speak at the Grand Cypress Resort in Orlando, Florida, on the session "What's New in Land id: AI Insights, Map Tours & CarPlay." He will then travel to the Fort Worth Stockyards in Texas to speak at Keller Williams's 2026 Land Summit on October 21-23.

United Country has operated for more than a century. Keller Williams was founded in 1983. Both events draw land and ranch professionals to discuss brokerage strategies, emerging technologies and growth opportunities.

Integrity Signs Florida IMO Insurance Pro to AI-Driven Platform

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Integrity Signs Florida IMO Insurance Pro to AI-Driven Platform

Dallas – October 14, 2026 -- Integrity, LLC has partnered with Insurance Pro, a Kissimmee, Florida-based independent marketing organization whose Spanish-language radio show reaches more than 800,000 annual listeners, giving the agency access to Integrity's AI-powered technology platform and national partner network. Financial terms were not disclosed.

Insurance Pro gains IntegrityCONNECT, Ask Integrity and carrier access

Insurance Pro agents will use IntegrityCONNECT, which combines a leads system segmented by demographic with an integrated CRM. The platform gives agents a single view across all carriers, clients and plans. It is integrated with Ask Integrity, a voice-activated AI assistant that delivers in-the-moment prompts, coverage recommendations and policy lifecycle reminders.

Insurance Pro, led by Juan Carlos "JC" Doitteau and Adlyn Milena Lugo, also gains unified contracting and expanded carrier access through Integrity.

CAM Software Market to Reach USD 6.4B by 2031 as CNC, Cloud Lead

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CAM Software Market to Reach USD 6.4B by 2031 as CNC, Cloud Lead

Delray Beach – October 14, 2026 -- The global CAM software market will grow from about USD 4.0 billion in 2026 to USD 6.4 billion by 2031, a CAGR of 9.6%, according to MarketsandMarkets. The market stood at USD 3.7 billion in 2025.

North America is forecast to hold USD 1.4 billion of 2026 market value

North America is expected to be the largest regional market, driven by a dense base of aerospace, automotive and industrial machinery manufacturers. These sectors generate high-volume part-program requirements from prototyping to full-rate production. The report says buyers in the region prefer platforms that plug into the broader enterprise technology stack rather than standalone tools.

For 2025, the software segment is expected to hold the largest market value. The machining and production segment is expected to hold the largest share, and on-premises deployment is expected to hold the largest deployment share.

Sweatpals Becomes HYROX365 Event Platform, Title Sponsor in North America

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Sweatpals Becomes HYROX365 Event Platform, Title Sponsor in North America

Austin – – October 14, 2026 -- Sweatpals has become the Official Event Platform of HYROX365 and an Official Partner of North America, giving HYROX's network of 20,000 affiliate gyms a tool to run and monetize local training events between races.

The deal also makes Sweatpals Official Title Partner of HYROX Miami. The race will be branded Sweatpals HYROX Miami Beach 2027.

Sweatpals deploys a white-label platform inside the HYROX Performance HUB

Sweatpals will supply a white-label solution integrated into the HYROX365 ecosystem. Affiliate gyms can create, promote and manage HYROX training simulations, training events and open gym sessions. Bookings, day passes, payments and member acquisition are handled end-to-end on the platform.

Connected Car Use Hits 54% of U.S. Drivers, Verra Survey Finds

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Connected Car Use Hits 54% of U.S. Drivers, Verra Survey Finds

Mesa – October 14, 2026 -- A majority of U.S. drivers, 54%, now use at least one manufacturer-provided connected vehicle service, up from 49% in 2024, and 51% say connected features would push them toward a different make, model or higher trim level, according to a Verra Mobility Corporation (NASDAQ: VRRM) survey of 2,000 drivers.

Awareness of the category is also growing. Familiarity with the term "connected vehicle" rose to 69% from 60% two years ago. In addition, 72% expect their next vehicle to work like a smartphone, with apps and services built in.

Cathi Chinn, Verra Mobility's vice president of innovation, said consumers "have arrived at the connected vehicle category" and expect carmakers to deliver embedded payments, mobility services and safety features.

PHAL Launches PHAL OS Agentic AI as Third Top 10 Hotel Group Signs On

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PHAL Launches PHAL OS Agentic AI as Third Top 10 Hotel Group Signs On

Singapore – October 14, 2026 -- PHAL has launched PHAL OS, which it describes as the world's first Total Hotel agentic AI solution, and has confirmed a third mandate from a Top 10 global hotel group that selected the Singapore firm for an initial proof of concept.

PHAL secures third client mandate within six months

The new client, a Top 10 global hotel group, remains confidential, as with PHAL's earlier engagements. PHAL's inaugural client, also a Top 10 global hotel group, has proved three projects and is scaling to further bespoke builds, with the first solutions ready for production.

A globally recognised luxury operator has signed a Letter of Intent and is progressing to its next steps. CEO and Founder Saurabh Prakash said that three of the world's most significant hotel groups have trusted PHAL within six months.

AirportLabs' Allegra RMS Wins Fast Company UX Design Honor

London – October 14, 2026 -- Allegra RMS, the airport resource management system built by AirportLabs, has been named an honoree in the user experience category of Fast Company's 2026 Innovation by Design Awards, the product's second recognition this year.

Allegra RMS shares the UX category with Adobe, Google and Framer

Fast Company describes the user experience category as honoring projects that consider a user's journey from beginning to end, whether in an app, a physical product or a brick-and-mortar experience. This year's honorees in the category include Adobe, Google and Framer. The awards span transportation, workplace, health, packaging and artificial intelligence.

AirportLabs deploys Allegra RMS at Chicago O'Hare and more than 20 airports

The system is live at Chicago O'Hare, which AirportLabs calls one of the most complex airport operations in the world, and at more than 20 airports worldwide.