
Capital markets veteran joins company to fuel next phase of rapid growth HOUSTON , Aug. 5, 2026 -- Utility Global ( Utility ), a global company enabling the economic industrial decarbonization of heavy industries, today announced the appointment of Robert Lane as Chief Financial Officer. Lane joins Utility at a defining time as the company pivots into its commercialization phase. Lane has a proven record of scaling organizations and guiding companies through rapid commercial growth. He brings more than three decades of financial leadership across energy, industrial and growth-stage companies, most recently as CFO of Quva Pharma, where he led finance, accounting, IT and treasury functions through a period of process modernization and liquidity improvement. Previously, as Executive Vice President and CFO of Sunnova Energy International, he helped lead the company s Initial Public Offering (IPO) and closed more than 10 billion in tax equity, debt and equity financing to fund its growth. At Spark Energy, Lane helped lead the company through several acquisitions and integrations, simplified the corporate structure, and led creative and innovative financing strategies. At Emerge Energy Services, he guided the company through its IPO and capital expansion while significantly lowering the cost of debt. Across his career, Lane has led dozens of capital markets transactions collectively worth tens of billions of dollars and has a proven track record of building the financial infrastructure to support fast-growing companies to help them scale.
Expanded role reflects Plume s commitment to 450+ ISP customers with dedicated executive champion across entire customer lifecycle, from brand awareness and onboarding through adoption, retention and expansion PALO ALTO, Calif. , Aug. 5, 2026 -- Plume Design, Inc. ( Plume ), the award-winning global subscriber experience platform serving more than 450 Internet Service Providers (ISPs) across 58 countries, today announced that Rebecca Stone will fill the newly created role of Chief Customer and Marketing Officer (CCMO). Ms. Stone, who joined Plume as Chief Marketing Officer in January 2026, will now be responsible for direct ownership of Customer Success in addition to her marketing responsibilities, unifying the customer-facing journey under a single executive leader.
newsMulti-year strategic partnership will advance global operations for one of the world s largest food and beverage companies to accelerate growth and enhance customer service. GREEN BAY, WI, and BASKING RIDGE, NJ , Aug. 5, 2026 -- Schreiber Foods and Ascendion today announced a multi-year strategic partnership to transform Schreiber s global operations and software development using agentic AI, advancing the company s vision to do good through food. Through this partnership, Ascendion will equip Schreiber s capability centers with AI-native technology to fuel sustainable growth and accelerate innovation across more than 40 locations on five continents.

Breakthrough ultra-low R DS ( on ) drift technology delivers higher efficiency, greater power density, and enhanced reliability for next-generation power systems. NEW DELHI , Aug. 5, 2026 -- Para Light Electronics today announced the official launch of its ThermaFlat SiC MOSFET family (ThermaFlat I and ThermaFlat II), targeting a fundamental thermal challenge in next-generation high-power design. Powered by Para Light s Ultra-Low R DS ( on ) Drift Technology, the new semiconductor portfolio breaks through one of the industry s most persistent technical bottlenecks delivering exceptional thermal stability, reduced conduction losses, and unmatched reliability across rapidly expanding electrification markets.
Department of Biosciences at Chandigarh University receives a grant of 11-Lakh from Punjab Biodiversity Board; 100 Heritage Trees in Kharar already Mapped CHANDIGARH, India , Aug. 5, 2026 -- As rapid urbanization and infrastructure expansion continue to threaten centuries-old trees of ecological, cultural and religious significance, the need for a systematic scientific approach for their identification and conservation has become essential. Taking a significant step towards the scientific conservation of heritage trees, Chandigarh University has launched an initiative to identify, document and conserve ecologically, religiously and culturally significant tree species across SAS Nagar (Mohali) district.
newsLONDON , Aug. 4, 2026 -- Plunge into the exhilarating surf of the Celtic Sea. Immersed in the wild waters, every wave carries a fresh minerality. Joining a burst of bergamot, driftwood accord anchors this sea salt-fresh scent. Experience the untamed beauty of the British coast. Introducing Sea Salt & Bergamot, the new fresh and woody cologne by Jo Malone London. In the same boat as Wood Sage & Sea Salt, it builds on the brand s selection of sea salt-fresh scents inspired by the British coast. While Wood Sage & Sea Salt is set on the windswept shore, Sea Salt & Bergamot is immersed in the wild waters. Customers are invited to discover the stimulating new cologne and explore the edit in-store and online.

NEW DELHI , Aug. 4, 2026 -- Rakhi Bazaar, a leading online shopping platform for rakhis and Rakhi gifts, presents a concise report on rakhi gifting trends. By analyzing responses from more than 1000 users online, it presents its report and highlights the major changes in gifting ideas for Rakhi. The rakhi gifting market in 2026 is driven by tech gifts, evil eyes, and personalized gifting options. According to the company s latest shopping insights, demand for tech gifts, wellness hampers, and personalized Rakhi hampers has increased by 65% compared to the previous festive season. The major shift shows how consumer expectations and gifting habits are changing with time.
Three-month initiative in Haryana s Nuh district follows an official Letter of Intent from the state government. AI gaze-tracking technology in READ for School provides actionable, data-driven insights into student reading behaviors. SEOUL, South Korea , Aug. 3, 2026 -- VisualCamp, a global leader in AI-based eye-tracking technology, announced today that it will officially launch a three-month Proof of Concept (PoC) for its AI-powered literacy courseware, READ for School , starting this September in the Nuh district of Haryana, India. The initiative builds upon an official Letter of Intent (LOI) received from the Government of Haryana, marking a strategic milestone in the company s expansion into India s public education system.
newsBENGALURU, India , July 31, 2026 -- In a significant advancement for cancer care in India, Manipal Hospital, Yelahanka, Bengaluru has become the first healthcare institution in the country to install Elekta Evo, the company s AI-enhanced adaptive CT-Linac platform. The installation enables clinicians to deliver Online Adaptive Radiotherapy (ART), supporting more personalised and precision-led radiation therapy for patients.

INDIANAPOLIS , Aug. 3, 2026 -- IMG (International Medical Group) is excited to be accepting applications for its annual Leave Your Mark Grant . In its tenth year, the Leave Your Mark initiative is designed to invest in causes addressed by mission and social good organizations around the world. Grant applications will be accepted August 1 through September 13, 2026 . IMG will be granting funds to five winners: two mission or social good organizations and three individuals participating in a mission, volunteer, or service trip. The two winning organizations will receive 3,500 each, and the three winning individuals will receive 1,000 each.
Bitmine owns 4.8% of the total ETH coin supply of 120.7 million Bitmine is 96% of the way to the Alchemy of 5% in just 13 months In July, ETH outperformed Nasdaq 100 by 2,500 basis points, the largest since July 2025, reflective of the strengthening fundamentals of crypto Bitmine repurchased 4.5 million common stock in the past week, authorized under the previously announced 4 billion share repurchase program Bitmine was added to the Russell 1000 Large-cap index on June 26, 2026 Bitmine s Series A Preferred Stock is trading on the NYSE under the symbol BMNP
newsDebuting in Kate Spade New York s 2026 fall global campaign, the two-time Grammy-winning artist joins the brand as a new icon to reach a new generation NEW YORK , July 30, 2026 -- Kate Spade New York today announced two-time Grammy-winning artist Tyla as its new Global Brand Ambassador. The brand continues to inspire a new generation through its Spark Something Beautiful brand ethos, rooted in optimism and with the power to spark joy that spreads.

LONDON , Aug. 4, 2026 -- Plunge into the exhilarating surf of the Celtic Sea. Immersed in the wild waters, every wave carries a fresh minerality. Joining a burst of bergamot, driftwood accord anchors this sea salt-fresh scent. Experience the untamed beauty of the British coast. Introducing Sea Salt & Bergamot, the new fresh and woody cologne by Jo Malone London. In the same boat as Wood Sage & Sea Salt, it builds on the brand s selection of sea salt-fresh scents inspired by the British coast. While Wood Sage & Sea Salt is set on the windswept shore, Sea Salt & Bergamot is immersed in the wild waters. Customers are invited to discover the stimulating new cologne and explore the edit in-store and online.
New capability enables enterprises to build AI-powered travel and expense experiences that can book travel, file expenses, manage vendor spend, and approve requests through natural conversation while securely accessing a marketplace-driven travel ecosystem through a single connection. BENGALURU, India and CHICAGO , Aug. 4, 2026 -- TripGain, the AI-powered enterprise Travel & Expense (T&E) management platform, announces the launch of the TripGain MCP Server, a new capability that combines the open Model Context Protocol (MCP) with TripGain s API Gateway to bring agentic AI to enterprise travel and expense management.
newsDUBAI, UAE , Aug. 3, 2026 -- Bybit , the world s second-largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, today announced the appointment of Peter Loo as its new Chief Legal & Compliance Officer. With over 25 years of cross-jurisdictional experience spanning investment banks, regulators, law firms, and digital asset institutions, Peter will lead Bybit s global legal, regulatory, and compliance strategy as the company continues its evolution into a fully integrated, regulated financial platform.