Digital Transformation

New York – September 28, 2026 -- Bank of America has launched Payments Insights, a new CashPro capability giving corporate and commercial clients AI-driven analytics on payment efficiency, cross-border flows and working-capital performance across U.S. accounts.

CashPro processed 213 million payments in the first half of 2026, up 10% year over year

The volume growth underscores the scale treasury teams now manage, with Bank of America framing even incremental efficiency gains as materially impactful at that transaction level. Payments Insights joins CashPro Data Intelligence, the bank's AI-powered suite that already includes Capital Markets Insights, Mobile Security Insights, CashPro Forecasting and CashPro Search.

Singapore – September 28, 2026 -- SuperX AI Technology Limited (NASDAQ: SUPX) unveiled two new products, the AI Token Platform and AI Apps, extending its infrastructure business into model access and application workflows, the company announced at Tech Week Singapore 2026.

SuperX opens access to more than 100 AI models from over 10 providers through one API

The AI Token Platform gives businesses unified access to over 100 AI models from more than 10 providers via a single OpenAI-compatible API and SDK, covering text, image, video and audio models. Access is subject to each model provider's terms. Customers can switch between models without building separate integrations for each provider, addressing a common pain point for AI application developers, internet companies and software firms managing multiple vendor accounts.

September 28, 2026 – Kuwait City – -- HONOR grew smartphone shipments 35% year on year in the Middle East during the first half of 2026, even as the overall regional market contracted 13%, according to Omdia data cited by the company. The brand was the only major vendor in the region to post growth in the period, moving into second place in the market after posting 73% growth in the first quarter alone.

HONOR captures 24% share of the $300-500 price band

The gains were concentrated in the mid-to-high-end segment. HONOR took a 24% share of the $300-500 price band in the first quarter of 2026, up 130% year on year, narrowing the gap with Samsung in that category. The HONOR X9d, positioned on durability and battery life, became a top seller in both Saudi Arabia and the UAE, while the HONOR 600 Series delivered double-digit growth in what the company calls the accessible flagship segment.

New York – September 28, 2026 -- CFO confidence in North America climbed back into "high" territory in the third quarter, with Deloitte's CFO Confidence Score rising to 6.1 from 5.9 in Q2, even as finance chiefs grew warier of technology and cybersecurity threats.

Company optimism holds firm despite muted economic outlook

Ninety percent of surveyed CFOs said they remain optimistic about their own companies' financial prospects, according to Deloitte's Q326 CFO Signals report. Only 37.5% rated the current North American economy favorably, underscoring a gap between firm-level confidence and broader macro sentiment.

Technology deployment and cybersecurity top CFO concern lists

Fifty percent of CFOs cited technology deployment, including generative AI, as their most pressing internal challenge. An equal share, 50%, ranked cybersecurity as their top external concern, marking technology risk as the dominant theme of the quarter.

Irving, Texas – – September 28, 2026 -- Just Right Reader has launched an online informational hub to help school district leaders navigate the Comprehensive Literacy State Development (CLSD) grant program, consolidating state funding requirements, allowable uses, and application guidance into a single resource.

CLSD grants fund literacy programs from birth through Grade 12

The federal CLSD program allows districts to develop evidence-based literacy initiatives targeting underserved student populations, requiring investment in activities aligned with the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA).

Hub consolidates state-specific requirements and deadlines

District leaders can access links and resources to identify CLSD opportunities, requirements, and timelines specific to their state, alongside an overview of evidence requirements shaping funding decisions.

Friendswood, Texas – September 28, 2026 -- Castle Biosciences, Inc. (Nasdaq: CSTL) said a new peer-reviewed study found its TissueCypher Barrett's Esophagus Test prompted clinicians to change management recommendations in 90% of cases involving patients with non-dysplastic Barrett's esophagus (NDBE).

The case series, published in Foregut: The Journal of the American Foregut Society, evaluated 30 NDBE patients tested as part of clinical care at Keck Medical Center of the University of Southern California (USC).

Test reclassifies risk within a population considered uniformly low-risk

TissueCypher classified 17% of the 30 patients as intermediate or high risk for progression to high-grade dysplasia or esophageal adenocarcinoma within five years, while 83% were confirmed low risk. All patients had received the same NDBE diagnosis prior to testing.

Miami – September 28, 2026 -- Finastra unveiled a new Supply Chain Finance (SCF) solution at Sibos 2026, aiming to help banks scale working capital programs and accelerate time to market through cloud, AI and API-enabled infrastructure.

Platform integrates with Trade Innovation and Loan IQ via Nexus API suite

The end-to-end SCF platform supports buyer and supplier acquisition, onboarding, fulfillment, servicing, risk management and secondary market distribution. It connects with ERP systems and trade ecosystem partners through Finastra's Nexus API suite, and is built on a cloud-native architecture with deployment options ranging from on-premise to SaaS.

Turku – – September 28, 2026 -- Cherokee Cablevision has deployed Teleste's Luminato X32 Edge QAM platform to deliver linear television to multi-dwelling units (MDUs) across its western North Carolina footprint, supplied through integrator Mega Hertz.

Cherokee Cablevision converts IP video to QAM for existing coax infrastructure

The compact, fanless X32 platform converts incoming IP video streams into QAM signals, allowing the operator to distribute IP-delivered video services over a building's existing coaxial network without new in-building wiring. The unit supports wall or rack installation and is designed for maintenance-free operation.

Riyadh – September 28, 2026 -- Aljazira Bank has signed an agreement with Thunes to overhaul its international remittance infrastructure, giving the Saudi lender real-time access to billions of bank accounts and mobile wallets worldwide.

Saudi Arabia ranks among the highest cross-border payment markets globally

Research by Thunes and Juniper Research found that 56% of Saudi residents sent money internationally in the past year, placing the Kingdom among the world's most active cross-border payment markets. The deal comes as Saudi Arabia positions itself as a digital finance hub under its Vision 2030 economic diversification plan.

Melbourne – September 28, 2026 -- The Australian Open has named Chinese sports technology firm Pongbot its Official Ball Machine under a new multi-year agreement covering the 2027 tournament (AO27).

Deal extends to Tennis Australia's National Tennis Academy

The partnership also designates Pongbot as Official Ball Machine Supplier of the National Tennis Academy, embedding its AI-powered equipment into Tennis Australia's player development pathway.

AI Coach technology targets training consistency and performance data

Pongbot's product line, including its AI Coach system, will be deployed for high-performance training, consistent ball repetition, data collection and performance analysis at the tournament and academy.

Pongbot CEO Haibo Zhang said the partnership centers on using AI Coach to change how players train and convert sustained effort into measurable progress.