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Moniepoint Inc. ("Moniepoint" or the "Company"), Africa's all-in-one financial ecosystem platform for individuals, businesses, and their customers, today publishes its inaugural Impact Report titled "Creating Financial Happiness".

Generational Group, a leading mergers and acquisitions advisory firm for privately held businesses, is pleased to announce the sale of Ghentco, Inc. dba Baker Harris Hopkins Insurance Agency to Ascent Insurance Group, a Keystone Platform Partner. The acquisition closed July 1, 2026.

1872, a startup focused on AI-native manufacturing, today announced its opening, introducing what will be an automated steel fabrication factory model in Cincinnati’s Camp Washington neighborhood. The company, founded by three former SpaceX engineers, is propelled by a $15 million seed funding round, one of the largest in Ohio history, made through private funds advised by The O.H.I.O. Fund, a private fund investment adviser seeking to generate strong returns for investors while creating economic growth in Ohio.

H2O.ai, the world’s leading sovereign enterprise AI platform spanning predictive, generative and agentic AI, today announced that its open-weight H2OVL Mississippi vision-language models have surpassed a combined 2.4 million monthly downloads on Hugging Face. Purpose-built for optical character recognition and document AI, the two models are designed to run within the organization’s own infrastructure, and outperform models many times their size, a shift away from the costly, cloud-bound frontier LLMs that have dominated enterprise AI.

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Zest AI, a leader in AI lending technology, today announced it has been named to CNBC's 2026 World's Top FinTech Companies list in the Enterprise Fintech category, marking the second year in a row the company has earned this distinction. The list, produced by CNBC in partnership with Statista, recognizes fintech companies worldwide that are driving innovation and impact across the financial services industry.

Through new strategic partnerships across the robotics ecosystem in the United States, the family-owned MedTech company KARL STORZ is bringing together advanced 3D visualization, robotic technologies, digital capabilities, and operating room integration. The collaborations with Moon Surgical and Sovato support a more open and connected approach to surgical innovation, designed to expand access, improve workflow efficiency, and enable future models of surgical care. The partnerships will initially be offered in the United States, ahead of a planned global rollout.

Law Offices of Howard G. Smith reminds investors of the upcoming September 14, 2026 deadline to file a lead plaintiff motion in the case filed on behalf of investors who purchased GPGI, Inc. (“GPGI” or the “Company”) (NYSE: GPGI) Class A common stock between November 3, 2025 and May 6, 2026, inclusive (the “Class Period”).

Glancy Prongay Wolke & Rotter LLP, a leading national shareholder rights law firm, today announced that it has commenced an investigation on behalf of HDFC Bank Limited (“HDFC Bank” or the “Company”) (NYSE: HDB) investors concerning the Company’s possible violations of the federal securities laws.

Law Offices of Howard G. Smith reminds investors of the upcoming September 14, 2026 deadline to file a lead plaintiff motion in the case filed on behalf of investors who purchased Planet Fitness, Inc. (“Planet Fitness” or the “Company”) (NYSE: PLNT) common stock between November 6, 2025 and May 6, 2026, inclusive (the “Class Period”).

Petra Labs announced a $5.2 million seed round led by Work-Bench, with participation from Afore and Pathlight, alongside strategic angels.

Today, the National Cryptocurrency Association (NCA), a non-profit organization dedicated to helping Americans understand and use crypto with confidence, released a new report with the Pragmatic Policy Group (PPG) examining crypto’s contribution to the economy. The Crypto at Work Report shows that crypto is reshaping the American labor market, supporting 34,000 direct jobs and, with a strong multiplier effect, 232,000 industry-adjacent jobs. As a meaningful driver of U.S. employment and income, crypto is on track to contribute more than $55 billion to the economy in 2026.

The Law Offices of Frank R. Cruz reminds investors of the upcoming July 27, 2026 deadline to participate as a lead plaintiff in the securities fraud class action lawsuit filed on behalf of investors who acquired Zoetis Inc. (“Zoetis” or the “Company”) (NYSE: ZTS) securities between January 14, 2025 and May 6, 2026, inclusive (the “Class Period”).

HealthTrust Performance Group™ (HealthTrust) recognized seven member organizations for their dedication to delivering outstanding performance at its 2026 HealthTrust University (HTU) conference. HealthTrust delivers on its mission to make healthcare missions possible by hosting the Member Recognition Awards which honors organizations and individuals who demonstrate exceptional leadership, innovation and results by advancing clinical care, operational efficiency, financial performance, sustainability and overall healthcare excellence through effective use of HealthTrust resources and best practices.

The City of Westerville and altafiber are proud to announce a new public-private partnership that will bring altafiber’s cutting-edge, multigig XGS-PON fiber network to the community. Construction is slated to begin this summer, with the goal of providing Westerville residents with access to fast, reliable fiber internet for their homes within the next three years.

Laird Superfood, Inc. (NYSE American: LSF], company that produces plant-based, natural, and functional foods and beverages, announced today that Company CMO Andy Judd has been invited to present at “Health, Wellness & Longevity,” presented by Maxim Group LLC, on Wednesday, July 22nd at 10:00 a.m. ET

Private credit investors overwhelmingly agree that the asset class is a durable source of value and plan to maintain or increase their exposure to it, according to a new survey of 200 institutional investors and Registered Investment Advisers (RIAs). The American Investment Council (AIC) commissioned the survey, which found broad confidence in private credit across investor types.

Relatient, the leading patient scheduling platform, today announced a clinical request automation capability for its Dash Voice AI solution. The AI voice agent now automatically captures patients' clinical, medication, billing and other requests, then creates an actionable task for the right care team directly within existing workflow tools, like an EHR. This new functionality eliminates the voicemail bottleneck that absorbs staff time, replacing the manual cycle of listening, transcribing, and entering tasks, enabling faster response times with fewer patient hang-ups and callbacks.

ChristianaCare is transforming its approach to healthcare delivery by implementing Epic, one of the nation’s most widely used electronic health record (EHR) platforms, by bringing clinical information, care team workflows and patient-facing tools into a more connected digital environment. Epic supports safer, more coordinated care by making information easier to access across settings, reducing duplication and strengthening continuity. For patients, Epic’s secure online patient portal, MyChart makes it easier to view health information, communicate with care teams, manage appointments and receive care when and where they need it.

Harper Select, an imprint of HarperCollins, is excited to announce a nine-city US book tour celebrating comedy legend Eric Idle and his new book, Idle in Provence: A Brief History of Thyme, publishing September 8, 2026. The tour opens in New York City on September 29, 2026 and will travel across the country through late October, offering audiences an evening with the founding Monty Python member as he shares stories behind his most personal work yet.

Public Storage (NYSE: PSA, the “Company”), the leading owner and operator of self-storage facilities, today announced that it has completed the acquisition of National Storage Affiliates Trust (“NSA”). The transaction enhances Public Storage’s leadership as a premier global self-storage platform, with over 4,500 properties spanning 327 million rentable square feet across the United States, a significant and long-standing presence in Europe with Shurgard, and an announced strategic entry into Canada with Public Storage Canada. Under the terms of the merger agreement, at the closing of the transaction, holders of NSA common shares were entitled to receive 0.14 of a Public Storage common share for each NSA common share held.

Pontera today announced Bulk Rebalancing, a new workflow that helps advisory firms and their authorized investment or trading teams streamline rebalancing across selected accounts within the same workplace retirement plan. Bulk Rebalancing, one of Pontera’s most-requested features, delivers a more centralized and scalable way to manage repeated work when multiple clients share the same workplace retirement plan.

Infleqtion (NYSE: INFQ), a global leader in quantum computing and quantum sensing powered by neutral-atom technology, announced it will deploy its fault-tolerant, neutral-atom quantum computer at the Illinois Quantum & Microelectronics Park (IQMP), with delivery planned in 2027. The company also opened a new Chicago Quantum Innovation Center to expand its work on quantum computing applications and continues to grow its Illinois workforce and investment. The Center aims to begin its work as a center of excellence for applying quantum computing to the American energy grid.

The Museum of Fine Arts, Boston (MFA) and the Martin Barooshian Artwork Trust are pleased to announce the MFA’s acquisition of Martin Barooshian's oil painting Revelation (1960), a landmark addition to its permanent collection. Among the earliest works from Barooshian’s mature period, Revelation shows his distinctive visual language coming fully into view: a vibrant ever-shifting world of biomorphic forms, fantastical figures, symbolic imagery, layered patterns, and bold color. Revelation joins 36 Barooshian works on paper already at the MFA, deepening the museum's commitment to an artist whose full significance is only now receiving the institutional recognition it deserves.

ISACA has installed its 2026-2027 Board of Directors during the association’s Annual General Meeting held today in Chicago, Illinois, USA, and virtually. New Board Chair Massimo Migliuolo and returning Board Vice Chair Jamie Norton will lead the global professional association that champions the workforce in fields including IT audit, governance, risk, privacy and cybersecurity.

Amida Technology Solutions, Inc. (Amida) today announced the launch of Saraswati, a cloud-native quality measurement platform for health plans, managed care organizations (MCOs), and Medicaid programs. The platform supports Healthcare Effectiveness Data and Information Set (HEDIS) measure calculation and performance management. Saraswati gives users near-real-time visibility into National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) digital quality measures.

ThetaRay, a leader in AI infrastructure for financial crime compliance, today announced its recognition on the fourth edition of CNBC's World's Top Fintech Companies 2026 list in the Regtech category. Presented by CNBC and Statista Inc., the annual awards evaluate the top 500 global firms across key performance metrics, market presence, and technological innovation.

Spok Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: SPOK), a global leader in healthcare communications, today announced it will release its second quarter 2026 operating results on Wednesday, July 29, 2026, after the close of the U.S. financial markets.

Airship, the mobile-first customer experience platform leader, today announced its Airship Results Guarantee, a corporate commitment to achieve predetermined business outcomes for new customers. Concurrently, the company released the results of a separate, commissioned Total Economic Impact™ (TEI) study conducted by Forrester Consulting on behalf of Airship, July 2026. The study found that a composite organization based on interviewed customers achieved a 476% Return on Investment (ROI) with a payback period of less than six months.

VitalityIP and Schnuck Markets, Inc. today announced a partnership to launch an AI-powered, agentic shopping assistant that will bring a personalized shopping experience to each customer by delivering nutrition guidance, meal ideas and product recommendations making it easier for customers to choose foods that support their respective lifestyles.

HomeServices of America, the nation’s premier provider of homeownership services, today released its 2026 Mid-Year Housing Outlook, a comprehensive check-in on the national real estate market produced in partnership with Keeping Current Matters.

Apartment List, a leading AI-powered rental platform, today announced a new integration bringing its pay-per-lease model to AppFolio. This integration makes Apartment List a performance-based leasing option in the AppFolio Stack™ Marketplace – property teams pay when a lease is signed, not for clicks or leads. The expanded partnership furthers Apartment List’s mission to match renters with homes they love and helps property teams connect with higher-intent renters and reduce wasted marketing spend.

Advanced Energy Industries, Inc. (Nasdaq: AEIS), a global leader in highly engineered, precision power conversion, measurement and control solutions, today announced a new 1100 W board-mounted power factor correction (PFC) module — the industry's first solution of its kind in a half-brick form factor.

Flowspace, a modern fulfillment provider that combines powerful technology with expert fulfillment operations, today announced the launch of the Flowspace Fulfillment Freedom Fund, a first-of-its-kind transition support program designed to help ecommerce brands transition from restrictive and outdated third-party logistics (3PL) providers and unlock a more flexible, cost-effective fulfillment strategy.

Gambling.com Group Limited (Nasdaq: GAMB) (the “Company”) today announced that it has changed its name to Grandstand Limited. Beginning with the market open tomorrow, July 23, 2026, the Company’s ordinary shares will trade on the Nasdaq Global Market under the ticker symbol “GRSD”. The Company’s new corporate website is live at grandstand.com.

PAR Technology Corporation (NYSE: PAR) today announced that it will report its first quarter financial results on Thursday, August 6, 2026. The results are scheduled to be released at 4:00 p.m. ET, followed by an investor presentation and conference call at 4:30 p.m. ET.

Octagon Credit Investors, LLC (“Octagon,” “we” or “our”), a leading credit-focused asset manager with over 30 years of experience, today issued the following statement responding to the latest misleading claims made by XAI Floating Rate & Alternative Income Trust (NYSE: XFLT) (formerly, XAI Octagon Floating Rate & Alternative Income Trust) (the “Fund” or “XFLT”). Yesterday, Institutional Shareholder Services (“ISS”) said the Board’s plan was “not indefensible.” Notably, ISS did not say the Board’s proposed change of sub-adviser would help create value for shareholders.

A new report released today by the FINRA Investor Education Foundation (FINRA Foundation) reveals troubling knowledge gaps that may leave millions of Americans vulnerable to victimization as financial fraud losses near $200 billion annually. The report, entitled Patterns in Fraud Awareness: What Comes to Mind When Americans Think About Financial Fraud, finds that even the most recognized fraud category—identity-based fraud—was top-of-mind for only half of Americans.

The Network of Employers for Traffic Safety (NETS), with support from State Farm, has released the latest edition of its flagship report, Costs of Motor Vehicle Crashes to Employers: Latest Available Estimates and Key Findings (2026)™, which provides updated data and analysis on the financial impact of motor vehicle crashes on employers.

Sterlington PLLC announced today that Christopher Hurld has joined the firm as a partner in its Litigation practice. Hurld joins Sterlington from EverQuote, a publicly traded online insurance marketplace, where he served as General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer. He previously practiced as Counsel at Jones Day.

Infleqtion (NYSE: INFQ), a global leader in quantum computing and quantum sensing powered by neutral-atom technology, announced it has been awarded three projects to accelerate American scientific research and innovation by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) for the Genesis Mission. The projects include collaborations with Argonne National Laboratory, Brookhaven National Laboratory, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory and University of Colorado Boulder and span AI-optimized quantum circuit design for nuclear applications, deployable atomic quantum sensing with Agentic AI and nuclear fusion energy research.

The Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago (FHLBank Chicago) today announced its preliminary and unaudited financial results for the second quarter of 2026.

Tindall Corporation, one of the largest providers of precast concrete solutions, has completed its acquisition of Atlanta Structural Concrete (ASC), now operating as ASC, A Tindall Company.

Kore.ai, the global leader in enterprise AI platforms and agentic applications, today named Uma Sandilya Chief Commercial Officer. Sandilya takes end-to-end ownership of sales, go-to-market (GTM), marketing, and strategy, uniting the company's commercial functions under a single leader as enterprise buyers move agentic AI from pilots into production.

Dwight Capital, together with its affiliate REIT, Dwight Mortgage Trust (DMT), and Dwight Healthcare Funding (DHF), closed a combined $735 million in seniors housing financings during the second quarter of 2026. The transactions encompassed HUD-insured loans, bridge financing, and revolving lines of credit (RLOCs) across 13 states.

Independent/Provider-Sponsored plans’ per member administrative costs grew by 5.3% in 2025 versus 6.2% in 2024. This was the lowest growth since the effects of Covid adaptation in 2021. Growth in costs for the cluster of Account and Membership Administration, at 6.4%, was the slowest growth since 2021. Median PMPM costs for all reporting Plans were $59.60 PMPM versus $55.67 PMPM last year as the Medicare Advantage mix increased.

The Avangrid Foundation, the philanthropic arm of leading energy company Avangrid Inc., a member of the Iberdrola Group, sponsored The Henry Ford’s nationally recognized 2026 Invention Convention U.S. Nationals with a $50,000 grant. The 2026 Invention Convention U.S. Nationals took place June 3–5 at The Henry Ford in Dearborn, Michigan, bringing together top student inventors from across the country to showcase solutions addressing issues such as sustainability, energy efficiency, public health, and accessibility.

Eclypsium, the infrastructure assurance company, today announced the launch of InfraTrust, a global hardware infrastructure risk knowledge base, and InfraTrust Pulse, a monthly digest, similar to Patch Tuesday, of security advisories, vulnerabilities, and threats impacting technology from leading enterprise device hardware and component manufacturers.

One Inc, the leading digital payments network for the insurance industry, today announced it has been named to CNBC's World's Top Fintech Companies 2026 list for the third consecutive year. One Inc was recognized in the Payments category, which honors companies that are redefining how businesses and consumers conduct digital transactions.

Dublin-based Avia Solutions Group (the Group), the world’s largest ACMI (Aircraft, Crew, Maintenance and Insurance) provider, today announced the appointment of AJ Abedin to its Board of Directors and as Senior Strategic Advisor to the Group, effective July 20. Mr. Abedin will be based in the U.S.

Robbins LLP reminds stockholders that a class action was filed on behalf of all investors who purchased or otherwise acquired Hub Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: HUBG) securities between April 28, 2023 and May 11, 2026. Hub Group is a transportation logistics company that provides trucking services across North America.

GCCL, a South Korea-based leading provider of clinical trial sample analysis, and GemPharmatech, a global provider of in vivo efficacy testing and genetically engineered animal models, announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to promote mutual collaboration in delivering integrated drug discovery and development services to pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies worldwide.

Robbins LLP reminds stockholders that a class action was filed on behalf of all investors who purchased or otherwise acquired Black Rock Coffee Bar, Inc. (NASDAQ: BRCB) securities in connection with the Company's September 2025 initial public offering ("IPO") and/or between September 12, 2025 and May 12, 2026. Black Rock Coffee Bar, Inc. owns and operates a chain of drive-through coffee bars.

WHOOP, the human performance company, today announced a new partnership with Robinhood that gives Robinhood Platinum Card cardholders access to a complimentary annual WHOOP Peak membership.

Texas Methodist Foundation (TMF) has awarded $1.2 million to 40 churches and nonprofit ministries across Texas and New Mexico who ground their practices in long-term relationships and on the assets and gifts already at work in the neighborhoods and communities they serve.

XGS Energy, Inc. (XGS), a developer of next-generation geothermal power systems, today announced two new senior leaders: Al Vickers, Chief Operating Officer, and Kurt Fricker, Chief Procurement Officer. Alongside these appointments, Dr. Ghazal Izadi steps into the role of Chief Growth Officer, charged with expanding XGS’s global geothermal resource portfolio. These changes come close on the heels of the recent hiring of CFO Richard Chong, former Vice President of Finance at Calpine.

Today, Faire released its inaugural Independent Retail Report, a data-driven look at how independent retailers are buying and adapting in a shifting economy. Drawing on a global panel of independent retailers, the Report finds that physical stores are outgrowing online-only ones, small towns are outpacing major cities, and independent retailers are identifying consumer trends and stocking their shelves with new products before they become mainstream. The full report can be found here.

Robbins LLP reminds stockholders that a class action was filed on behalf of all investors who purchased or otherwise acquired Peabody Energy Corporation (NYSE: BTU) common stock between October 14, 2024 to May 4, 2026. Peabody Energy describes itself as a leading producer of metallurgic and thermal coat. The Company owns interests in 16 active coal mining operations in the United States and Australia.

Deluxe (NYSE: DLX), a trusted Payments and Data company, has been honored with the 2026 Call Center Award of Distinction by the Association of TeleServices International (ATSI). This marks the 14th consecutive year that the Deluxe Merchant Services customer care team has been recognized with this award, which measures the skills of professional call center agents throughout North America and the UK over a six-month period.

According to consumer research, more than 4 in 10 Americans say they dislike or hate dusting1, making it one of the most dreaded chores around the home. With the new Swiffer Lemon Dusters, Swiffer is transforming a routine people often avoid into a cleaning experience that feels more refreshing, satisfying and rewarding.

HPE (NYSE: HPE) today announced it has been selected to participate in multiple key research and development (R&D) projects in the first phase of the U.S. Department of Energy’s Genesis Mission. The awarded projects focus on advancing AI innovation and scientific discovery across AI model application, performance optimization, networking, cybersecurity, and water availability.

Today, 2K officially announced the cover athletes for NBA 2K27, the latest iteration of the NBA video game franchise developed by Visual Concepts and published by 2K. Victor Wembanyama, the San Antonio Spurs Center who made history as the NBA’s first-ever unanimous Defensive Player of the Year, will grace the cover of the Standard Edition. Indiana Fever Guard, 2024 Kia WNBA Rookie of the Year, three-time WNBA All-Star starter, and player who has transformed the landscape of women’s basketball, Caitlin Clark will star on the Deluxe Edition. Chicago Bulls legend Derrick Rose, three-time NBA All-Star and the youngest MVP in NBA history, will be celebrated on the limited-time Ultra Edition.

Law Offices of Howard G. Smith continues its investigation on behalf of America's Car-Mart, Inc. (“Car-Mart” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: CRMT) investors concerning the Company’s possible violations of federal securities laws.

Rajant Corporation, the pioneer of Kinetic Mesh® wireless networking, and Epiroc Mexico, a leading provider of mining equipment and productivity solutions, today announced a strategic partnership to deliver more reliable, deployment-ready connectivity solutions for mining customers across Mexico, with opportunities to support Epiroc’s broader global mining portfolio.

Calero, a global leader in Technology Expense Management, today announced it has won two 2026 CODiE Awards, earning Best IT Management Solution for the Calero Platform and Best Financial Data & Analytics Solution for Calero Market Data Management (MDM). This recognition, which follows Calero's recent designation as a Leader in the 2026 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for SaaS Management Platforms, reflects Calero's strategy of helping organizations transform technology insights into faster, more intelligent action.

Equilar, a leading provider of executive data, today announced a strategic partnership with Meridian Compensation Partners, one of the largest independent executive compensation consulting firms in North America. The collaboration is designed to enhance the depth, quality, and flexibility of the market intelligence available to Meridian's consultants and clients, giving Meridian enhanced access to Equilar's compensation databases and expanding the benchmarking resources available to boards, compensation committees, and management teams facing increasingly complex executive pay decisions.

Pyth Network ("Pyth"), a leading provider of institutional market data, today announced that more than $400 billion has now been traded on Hyperliquid HIP-3 markets priced by its infrastructure. The milestone reflects increased demand for continuous, around-the-clock access to global markets and underscores Hyperliquid's position as a leading venue for permissionless perpetual trading.

Atropos Health, the world’s largest creator of real-world evidence (RWE) for clinical decision making, today announced that it has contributed to 12 new studies in the first six months of 2026, powered by high-quality real-world data from the Atropos Evidence™ Network and Atropos Health’s AI-driven real world evidence tools.

Transient.AI, the AI operating system for regulated markets, today announced the appointment of capital markets executive Hector Robles as Chief Revenue Officer. Robles will lead the firm’s global go-to-market strategy, sales operations, and client success initiatives as Transient.AI brings its enterprise AI platform to buy-side and sell-side institutions across global markets. As a AI native platform, the Transient.AI framework was built from the ground up on the core principles of resiliency, reliability, cost, observability, governance, and audibility by veteran Wall Street engineers and technologists.

Hawk Ridge Systems launches a strategic partnership with StartProto, an AI-powered cloud manufacturing software provider, to help manufacturers connect engineering, planning and production in one enhanced digital workflow.

QRESTIA Inc. (Headquarters: Shibuya, Tokyo; President & CEO: Hidemasa Fukada) is pleased to announce that WAFUU.COM, its cross-border e-commerce site, has unveiled its new official mascot character, Mochi. Mochi will represent WAFUU.COM's warmth and friendliness across its website, social media, campaigns, package inserts, and other creative materials, connecting with fans everywhere.

Stablecore, the platform enabling community and regional banks to integrate stablecoins, tokenized deposits and digital asset products, today announced its official endorsement from the Nebraska Bankers Association, the voice of Nebraska’s banking industry, employing more than 17,000 people across its members and safeguarding over $90 billion in member deposits.

Strata Clean Energy ("Strata" or the "Company") today announced the upsizing of its revolving loan and letter of credit facility by $150 million, growing the facility from $300 million to $450 million. The upsized facility closed on July 9, 2026, and will continue to support the expansion of Strata's operational fleet and the ongoing commercialization of its diversified development pipeline.

World Wide Technology (WWT), a global technology solutions provider, today announced it has earned two significant recognitions from Cisco, including being named a Cisco Global Partner and unlocking the Cisco Secure Networking Specialization in the United States. WWT is one of only six partners worldwide to become a Cisco Global Partner and is among the first in the US to achieve the Secure Networking Specialization, underscoring the company's continued investment in Cisco as well as the size and strength of its relationship with Cisco.

U.S. organizations are replacing conventional network architectures with software-defined environments that improve resilience, simplify management and support distributed operations, according to a new research report published today by Information Services Group (ISG) (Nasdaq: III), a global AI-centered technology research and advisory firm.