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GL Communications Highlights Automated 2-Wire Analog and 4-Wire E&M Network Testing

GAITHERSBURG, Md., Aug. 19, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- GL Communications Inc. highlights its Analog Phone Simulator, a comprehensive automation platform for bulk call generation and testing of 2-wire Analog (FXO/FXS) and 4-wire E&M communication networks. Analog communication systems remain critical across enterprise, carrier, public safety, transportation, utility, and industrial networks. Organizations require efficient and repeatable methods to validate call processing, signaling interoperabili

BVR GROUP ASIA PARTNERS WITH COINSUB TO POWER BVR ONE’S TRANSACTION INFRASTRUCTURE

Strategic collaboration integrates BVR Group Asia’s business ecosystem with COINSUB’s white-label stablecoin payment infrastructure to accelerate real-world blockchain adoption. Singapore, Aug. 19, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- BVR Group Asia has entered into a strategic partnership with COINSUB to strengthen the transaction infrastructure powering BVR ONE. The collaboration is designed to strengthen BVR ONE's transaction infrastructure while enabling the expansion of programmable payment capabilitie

ANSR, Fortune India Launch GCC 50 Recognition Initiative

BENGALURU, KA, Aug. 19, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ANSR and Fortune India, today opened registrations for GCC 50, a new recognition initiative that will name fifty Global Capability Centres in India for the strategic contribution they make to their parent organizations. Formally titled GCC 50: India's Most Admired Capability Centres, the inaugural list is scheduled to be published at the GCC 50 Summit in November 2026. According to ANSR and Fortune India, GCC 50 is designed to differ from other in

Director/PDMR Shareholding

Notification of Transactions by Persons Discharging Managerial Responsibilities and Persons Closely Associated with them [This form is required for disclosure of transactions under Article 19 of Regulation (EU) No 596/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 April 2014 on market abuse (Market Abuse Regulation)] 1Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities/person closely associateda)NameBrett Watson 2Reason for the notificationa)Position/statusBoard Member b)Init

CryptoCapitalFund Expands Digital Asset Portfolio with 200 Million IBNAi Token Acquisition

Acquisition represents 20% of the IBNAi fixed supply of 1 billion tokens AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 19, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- via IBN - CryptoCapitalFund ("CCF"), a digital asset investment organization focused on identifying long-term opportunities across the cryptocurrency market, today announced the acquisition of 200 million IBNAi tokens, or 20% of the total supply of 1 billion IBNAi tokens, as part of its broader digital asset strategy. Founded in January of 2021, CryptoCapitalFund was establis

Pudu Robotics Reinforces Global Commercial Robotics Leadership With Industry-Leading Commercial Cleaning Rankings

SHENZHEN, China, Aug. 19, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pudu Robotics, a global leader in commercial service robotics, has been ranked No. 1 across four major dimensions of the global commercial service robotics market, according to Frost & Sullivan's 2025 Global Embodied Intelligence and Commercial Service Robotics Independent Market Research Report. In a separate assessment, Counterpoint Research's latest report, "Commercial Cleaning Robot Market Poised for Rapid Growth in AI-Native Era," ranks Pud

The Breckyn Now Open, Bringing a Peaceful Retreat to North McKinney

MCKINNEY, TX, Aug. 19, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- (August 19, 2026) - Alliance Residential, a national multifamily real estate development leader, is pleased to announce that The Breckyn is now open and has begun welcoming first residents to their new homes. Professionally managed by Greystar, the new apartment community is on track for final completion in January 2027. The Breckyn offers one- and two-bedroom apartments, with layouts ranging from 731 sq. ft. to 1,191 sq. ft. Inside each home, resi

Da Vinci Highlights Unified Platform Purpose-Built to Help Growing 3PLs Handle Rising 3PL Complexity

As warehouse complexity increases, Da Vinci’s cloud-native platform enables 3PLs to manage multi-client warehousing, automate billing, and accelerate client onboarding to support growth IRVINE, Calif., Aug. 19, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Da Vinci, a cloud-based warehouse management system (WMS) purpose-built for complex 3PLs, is highlighting how its unified platform is helping 3PL operators navigate increasing supply chain complexity, onboard customers faster, and gain greater operational and fina

Crypto News: Pepeto DeFi Tools Approach Launch And Bitcoin Price Prediction Hits $250,000

Dubai, UAE, Aug. 19, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- New crypto Pepeto is pushing its DeFi tools toward launch, built around a zero-fee exchange, and the timing made presales the loudest story in crypto news this week: the boldest Bitcoin price prediction now reaches $250,000, and presales pay the biggest returns once bull runs start. Pepeto fills rounds at record speed, its community grows past every rival, and the crypto news that matters sits on-chain: the wallets entering Pepeto carry long early-st

‘Kitten Lady’ Hannah Shaw Joins Hill’s Pet Nutrition to Help Clear the Shelters with YourUpdateTV

Animal Rescuer and Bestselling Author Shares Expert Tips for Potential Adopters and Ways to Get Involved in NBCUniversal Local’s Clear The Shelters This August Animal Rescuer and Bestselling Author Shares Expert Tips for Potential Adopters and Ways to Get Involved in NBCUniversal Local’s Clear The Shelters This AugustNEW YORK, Aug. 19, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- This August, the nation’s largest pet adoption campaign returns for its 12th year - and shelters need it more than ever. Despite improved

Sciens Building Solutions Expands Texas Presence

Sciens’ Texas growth continues with the addition of Fire Safe Protection Services in Houston. SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 19, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sciens Building Solutions ("Sciens”) today announced it has welcomed Houston, Texas-based Fire Safe Protection Services to its expanding portfolio of companies in the United States. Fire Safe Protection Services was established in 1982 and provides integrated fire, security, sprinkler, monitoring, and communication systems for various verticals, including

HiTHIUM Strengthens EU Compliance Readiness with TÜV Rheinland Certificate of Conformity for C&I Energy Storage Products

XIAMEN, China, Aug. 19, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On July 29, TÜV Rheinland, an internationally recognized independent third-party testing, inspection and certification organization, awarded Xiamen Hithium Energy Storage Technology Co., Ltd. ("HiTHIUM”) a Certificate of Conformity with the EU Battery Regulation (EU) 2023/1542 for its commercial and industrial (C&I) products. The Certificate confirms that the assessed HiTHIUM C&I energy storage products comply with the applicable requirements of R

Upbound Launches Platform to Unify Cloud and AI Infrastructure Operations

New release gives platform teams one view, one API and one governance model across their entire fleet of control planes, built for both engineers and AI agents SAN MATEO, Calif., Aug. 19, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Upbound, the company behind Crossplane, today announced Upbound V3, a major expansion of its infrastructure platform designed to give enterprises a unified way to operate and govern cloud and AI infrastructure across clouds, data centers and teams. Enterprise infrastructure is increasin

BC health research pursues precision, genetics-based care for three conditions

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Aug. 19, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- A person’s DNA can help predict suitable treatments, medications and nutrition for them, leading to better personalized care. Three Genome British Columbia (Genome BC) funded projects are putting personalized care into practice; each translating genetic insights for specific medical uses. Two of the three projects aim to lower costs and improve access to personalized medicine through off-the-shelf pharmacogenetic testing and genetica

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Weather, lengthy testimony put VP impeachment trial 3 days behind

THE impeachment trial of Vice-President (VP) Sara Duterte-Carpio is three days behind schedule, with weather-related suspensions and longer-than-planned witness testimony slowing proceedings, according to the Senate impeachment court spokesman. “So the number of days allotted for the prosecution will simply be extended, eating into the days originally allocated for the defense,” spokesman Reginald A. Tongol […]

Lacson seeks engineers to assess flood control projects

SENATOR Panfilo M. Lacson urged civil engineers to organize forensic assessment teams to inspect flood control projects, roads and bridges and identify structural or implementation failures. “We can call on associations of civil engineers to help in the inspection of infrastructure, including those damaged by recent floods,” he said in a statement on Wednesday. “They […]

Labor group urges Supreme Court to act on lawsuit vs NCR wage hike

THE Federation of Free Workers (FFW) urged the Supreme Court (SC) to act on the challenge to the P85 daily minimum wage increase in the National Capital Region (NCR), saying prolonged litigation is delaying wage relief for workers. “The minimum wage is not a gift to workers,” FFW President Jose Sonny G. Matula said in […]

SC orders Empire East to refund buyer

THE Supreme Court (SC) has ordered property developer Empire East Land Holdings, Inc. to refund P130,000 to a buyer after it failed to issue a promised contract to sell, but ruled that the sales agent’s promise was not an advertisement covered by the real estate buyer protection law. “Consequently, not every representation made by a […]

Gov’t extends alternative work, class setup in NCR, 17 areas

MALACAÑANG has extended alternative work setup in government offices and learning modes in public and private schools in the National Capital Region and 17 provinces for Aug. 20 due to continued heavy rains from the enhanced southwest monsoon. Memorandum Circular No. 131, signed by Executive Secretary Ralph G. Recto, covers the National Capital Region, Abra, […]

Sara wants faster impeachment trial

VICE-PRESIDENT Sara Duterte-Carpio on Wednesday called for a speedy resolution of her impeachment case as the Senate impeachment court canceled its proceedings for a second straight day due to bad weather. Ms. Duterte said she wanted the proceedings to move faster so that the public could determine whether the allegations against her were true. “I […]

DILG pushes tighter gun measures

INTERIOR Secretary Juanito Victor “Jonvic” C. Remulla, Jr. on Wednesday called on Congress to tighten gun ownership and loose firearms laws amid renewed concerns over gun-related incidents in schools. “I call upon Congress to enact laws that will penalize gun owners for the non-safekeeping of their weapons,” Mr. Remulla told a livestreamed news briefing. The […]

Habagat grounds 10 flights, CAAP says

A TOTAL of 10 flights were affected on Wednesday due to inclement weather brought about by the southwest monsoon (habagat), according to the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP). Latest information from CAAP reported five domestic flights were canceled due to unfavorable weather, affecting 771 passengers. Meanwhile, CAAP reported that one flight executed a […]

MMDA readies 30 flood catchments

THE Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) is preparing 30 flood catchment sites, which will be partly funded by the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB), as the government seeks to improve the capital’s capacity to absorb intense monsoon rains. MMDA Chairman Romando “Don” S. Artes, Jr. said the projects would use nature-based solutions, including underground catchments […]