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  • Phoenix Cyber Wins 2026 Cybersecurity Service Provider of the Year Award

    Annual awards program recognizes the company’s excellence in cybersecurity innovation, measurable mission impact, and operational maturity

    “Being recognized alongside the industry’s best reinforces our commitment to innovation and mission-first service delivery.” ”
    — Brian Kafenbaum, managing partner of Phoenix Cyber

    PHOENIX, AZ, UNITED STATES, March 19, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — Phoenix Cyber, a premier provider of cybersecurity professional services to enterprises and the federal government, announced today that it has been named a 2026 Gold Award winner in the Cybersecurity Service Provider of the Year category of the Cybersecurity Excellence Awards. Presented by Cybersecurity Insiders and supported by a community of more than 600,000 information security professionals, the awards program has recognized top cybersecurity achievements worldwide for more than a decade.

    The Cybersecurity Excellence Awards evaluate companies on the strength of their nomination, including demonstrated innovation, operational impact, and industry leadership. Phoenix Cyber earned the designation based on the company’s 14-year track record of delivering measurable cybersecurity outcomes for federal agencies and Fortune 500 enterprises.

    Central to the nomination was Phoenix Cyber’s transformation of a major U.S. Federal Government Agency’s Security Operations Center (SOC). The team deployed a cutting-edge security orchestration, automation and response (SOAR) platform integrated with security incident event management (SIEM), ticketing, collaboration, and other security systems, resulting in over 2 million automated actions, 50,000 automated records, and 100,000 in annual labor-hour savings, which amounted to more than $40 million saved over five years. Detection and resolution times improved by approximately 90 percent, shifting the SOC from reactive operations to proactive threat management.

    “This award is a tremendous validation of the work our team delivers every day for our customers,” said Brian Kafenbaum, managing partner of Phoenix Cyber. “We have built our reputation on driving real, quantifiable improvements through automation, orchestration, and deep technical expertise. Being recognized alongside the industry’s best reinforces our commitment to innovation and mission-first service delivery.”

    “We congratulate Phoenix Cyber on this outstanding achievement,” said Holger Schulze, founder of Cybersecurity Insiders and organizer of the Cybersecurity Excellence Awards. “As we celebrate 10 years of recognizing excellence in cybersecurity, your innovation, commitment, and leadership set a powerful example for the entire industry.”

    Phoenix Cyber holds ISO 9001, ISO/IEC 27001, and ISO/IEC 20000-1 certifications alongside a CMMI Level 3 appraisal, demonstrating that its quality management, information security, and IT service delivery processes meet globally recognized standards. The company also recently secured the GSA OASIS+ Small Business IDIQ and the GSA MAS Highly Adaptive Cybersecurity Services (HACS) SIN contracts, further expanding its ability to deliver cybersecurity and technology services at scale across the federal government.

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  • EPC Group Unveils AI‑Driven Exchange Migrations, AI‑Powered SharePoint Emergency Support & AI‑First M365 Migrations

    Firm expands AI‑driven Exchange & SharePoint emergency services, AI‑first Microsoft 365 & G‑Suite migrations, and AI modernization for cloud transformation.

    Our AI‑driven Exchange migrations & AI‑powered SharePoint emergency services are built for moments when downtime is not an option, using automation & Microsoft 365 best practices.”
    — Errin O’Connor, Founder & Chief AI Architect, EPC Group

    HOUSTON, TX, UNITED STATES, March 19, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — EPC Group, a global leader in Microsoft 365, cloud migration & AI‑driven Microsoft technologies, today announced the expansion of its AI‑driven Exchange Migration, AI‑Powered SharePoint Emergency Support & AI‑First Microsoft 365 Migration services for enterprise organizations. These offerings are designed to help organizations rapidly exit legacy platforms, stabilize critical collaboration systems & modernize content across Exchange, SharePoint & Microsoft 365 using automation & artificial intelligence.

    With more than 29 years of Microsoft consulting experience & over 5,200 successful Microsoft platform implementations worldwide, EPC Group has become a go‑to partner for complex cloud migrations, M&A‑driven consolidations & emergency recovery initiatives. The firm’s AI migration portfolio spans Exchange, SharePoint, OneDrive, Teams, Power BI, Microsoft Fabric as well as large‑scale Google Workspace Gmail G-Suite to Microsoft 365 transitions for large scale M&A efforts.

    Addressing urgent enterprise challenges

    Enterprise IT teams are under increasing pressure to exit unsupported Exchange servers, rescue unstable SharePoint deployments & consolidate multiple cloud environments created through mergers & acquisitions. Many organizations also need to migrate from fragmented Google Workspace implementations to a unified Microsoft 365 tenant while cleaning up years of unstructured data spread across file shares & legacy ECM platforms.

    EPC Group’s expanded AIservices directly address these challenges with a combination of:

    -24/7 AI‑powered Exchange & SharePoint emergency response.
    -Structured AI‑first Microsoft 365 & Azure cloud migration frameworks.
    -Proven AI‑assisted G‑Suite‑to‑Microsoft 365 migration methodologies used in hundreds of projects.
    -AI‑driven automation for content classification, metadata tagging & information architecture.
    -AI‑driven Exchange migration and emergency stabilization

    EPC Group provides rapid‑response AI‑driven Exchange support for organizations facing server failures, hybrid environment instability, performance degradation, or urgent needs to move to Exchange Online. Using hybrid configuration support, AI‑assisted assessment, delta‑sync pipelines, and near‑zero‑downtime cutover methods, the firm enables organizations to migrate from Exchange Server 2010, 2013, 2016, or 2019 to Microsoft 365 with cutover windows often measured in hours instead of days.

    “Our AI‑driven Exchange migrations are frequently engaged when downtime is no longer acceptable & the business is at risk,” said Errin O’Connor, Founder & Chief AI Architect of EPC Group, a two‑time New York Times bestselling author & recognized Top 10 AI Architect in North America. “The combination of AI‑based analysis, hybrid Exchange design, continuous delta‑sync & automated validation allows us to get organizations off legacy platforms quickly, securely &and with full coexistence during the transition.”

    AI‑powered SharePoint Emergency Support and Recovery

    EPC Group has also expanded its AI‑Powered SharePoint Emergency Support Services for organizations dealing with broken, unstable, or partially migrated environments. Typical scenarios include failed upgrades, incomplete migrations to SharePoint Online, performance bottlenecks in large document libraries, and complex permission or compliance issues across on‑premises and cloud estates.

    By combining deep SharePoint architecture expertise with AI‑assisted assessment & remediation tooling, EPC Group’s teams rapidly stabilize critical workloads, restore access to business content & redesign information architecture to support long‑term Microsoft 365 and AI adoption.

    AI‑first Microsoft 365 cloud migration & M&A consolidation

    A core focus of the expanded offering is AI‑First Microsoft 365 migration and tenant‑to‑tenant consolidation for organizations undergoing mergers, acquisitions, or divestitures. EPC Group has led multi‑tenant consolidation programs—including projects involving more than 30 acquired organizations & petabytes of email & collaboration data—while maintaining zero data loss & full regulatory compliance.

    These AI‑first engagements cover:

    -Tenant‑to‑tenant Microsoft 365 migrations for Exchange, SharePoint, Teams, OneDrive, and Power BI.
    -AI‑assisted identity, permissions & security model consolidation across multiple directories.
    -Hybrid scenarios connecting on‑premises systems to Azure & Microsoft 365 during transition.
    -Cutover strategies engineered for 24×7 operations with near‑zero downtime.

    AI‑enhanced G‑Suite (Google Workspace) to Microsoft 365 migration

    EPC Group has completed hundreds of Google Workspace to Microsoft 365 migrations, including projects with tens of thousands of users & hundreds of terabytes of Gmail & Google Drive content. The firm’s AI‑enhanced methodology covers Gmail to Exchange Online, Google Drive to SharePoint & OneDrive, Google Calendar to Outlook & Google Chat & Meet to Microsoft Teams while preserving metadata, folder structures, sharing models & security.

    “Over the past several years we’ve become one of North America’s most experienced Google Workspace‑to‑Microsoft 365 migration partners, helping organizations standardize on Microsoft 365 as their long‑term collaboration platform,” O’Connor added.

    AI‑driven metadata tagging and content modernization

    A key differentiator in EPC Group’s migration approach is the use of AI‑driven automation frameworks to analyze, classify & restructure unstructured content as it moves into Microsoft 365. Many organizations carry decades of unmanaged files across network shares and legacy ECM systems that lack consistent metadata, security & retention policies.

    EPC Group applies AI‑based classification, automated metadata tagging & pattern‑driven information architecture design to:

    -Deduplicate redundant content and reduce storage footprint.
    -Enrich documents with business‑relevant metadata and sensitivity labels.
    -Improve search, eDiscovery & compliance capabilities across Microsoft 365.
    -Prepare content for downstream analytics, Copilot & Microsoft Fabric experiences.

    These capabilities extend the firm’s broader AI consulting & cloud migration practice, which integrates Microsoft 365, Power BI, Microsoft Fabric, Azure AI, & Copilot into unified digital workplace architectures.

    Integrated cloud migration & Microsoft 365 AI practice

    EPC Group’s AI‑First Microsoft 365 & cloud migration practice delivers end‑to‑end services including discovery & assessment, migration planning, pilot & phased cutovers, security & compliance hardening & post‑migration optimization. The firm’s methodologies have been applied to environments with more than 10,000 users, millions of documents & strict regulatory requirements.

    Founded in 1997, EPC Group is a global Microsoft consulting firm specializing in AI, Microsoft 365, Microsoft Copilot, Exchange, SharePoint, Power BI, Microsoft Fabric & enterprise cloud migrations. The firm has delivered thousands of successful Microsoft projects worldwide, including large‑scale Microsoft 365 migrations, complex Google Workspace transitions & advanced analytics initiatives. EPC Group’s consulting team combines deep technical expertise with practical implementation methodologies to help organizations modernize collaboration, data analytics, cloud & infrastructure using the Microsoft ecosystem.

    Organizations interested in AI‑Driven Exchange Migrations, AI‑Powered SharePoint Emergency Support, or AI‑First Microsoft 365 migrations can learn more at www.epcgroup.net, schedule a strategy session with EPC Group’s cloud migration experts by contacting EPC Group at contact@epcgroup.net or (888) 381‑9725.

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  • Styx Intelligence Launches First Cybersecurity Technology to Detect and Stop Disinformation

    As cyber attacks shift from hacking systems to manipulating humans, Styx Intelligence helps protect brands, executives, and customers from disinformation

    The most dangerous attacks today don’t target infrastructure — they target belief.”
    — Karim Ladha, CEO, Styx Intelligence

    VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA, March 19, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — Styx Intelligence, a leading global SaaS cybersecurity organization, today announced the launch of Disinformation Security, a new module within its unified External Digital & Cyber Risk Protection platform. This technology enables enterprises to continuously monitor, assess, and react to disinformation campaigns targeting their brand, executives, and customers.

    Disinformation has emerged as one of the most consequential and least-addressed risks in enterprise cybersecurity, with the 2026 World Economic Forum ranking it among the top short-term global technological risks.

    “The most dangerous attacks today don’t target infrastructure — they target belief,” said Karim Ladha, CEO of Styx Intelligence. “They spread faster than organizations can respond and create real-world consequences in hours. Every company is now exposed. Being the first to market with Disinformation Security, we’re giving teams the ability to detect and act before those narratives take hold.”

    The Growing Risk of Disinformation
    Disinformation campaigns follow a predictable pattern: a false narrative is seeded, amplified by coordinated accounts or bots, and quickly believed — often within a 12-24 hour window. What starts as a single post can rapidly escalate into widespread confusion, reputational damage, or financial loss.

    Examples include:
    – Election-related campaigns where false candidate information or misleading voting guidance is spread to create confusion
    – Targeted efforts to discredit brands, products, or services, often driven by coordinated or ideologically motivated actors

    Until now, organizations have had limited abilities to identify and address threats that originate entirely outside their perimeter.

    A New Layer of Cybersecurity: Catching Disinformation Early
    Disinformation Security brings a threat intelligence framework to monitoring public channels — making Styx Intelligence the first cybersecurity platform to treat disinformation as a measurable, actionable risk.

    The module integrates directly into the StyxView platform, further enhancing Styx Intelligence’s “External Digital & Cyber Risk Protection” solution that includes brand protection, executive protection, third party risk, dark web monitoring, and attack surface management.

    It mitigates threats early by:
    – Identifying abnormal activity through a dynamic Disinformation Risk Score
    – Tracking how narratives spread and evolve across channels
    – Detecting coordinated activity, including bot networks and amplification patterns
    – Providing clear evidence to help teams assess risk and respond quickly

    When threats are identified, Styx Intelligence enables rapid response by alerting internal teams and initiating automated takedown workflows, accelerating what is typically a slow, manual process.

    “Disinformation is not only a reputation issue,” said Santosh Nair, CTO of Styx Intelligence. “When attackers impersonate people and misuse a brand’s identity, they can redirect customers to the wrong place, trigger scams, and create confusion inside the company. Teams need visibility early, with proof, so they can act with confidence.”

    Trusted across all major global market sectors including government, finance, retail, health and technology, Styx Intelligence helps teams detect, prioritize, and remediate external digital threats before they escalate.

    About Styx Intelligence
    Styx Intelligence is a leading global SaaS-based cybersecurity organization, offering a unified, AI-driven External Digital & Cyber Risk Protection platform that protects an organization’s brand, people, and external digital infrastructure from cyber threats. Built on a proprietary framework, Styx Intelligence provides the ability to monitor, detect, and act on brand and executive impersonations, phishing attacks, disinformation campaigns, data leakage, and third-party risks across the open web, social media, and the dark web.

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  • The Divine Art of Music — Event to celebrate 100th anniversary of Paramahansa Yogananda’s devotional chanting in America

    Zankel Hall at Carnegie Hall, Saturday, April 18, 2026

    Music that is saturated with soul force is the real universal music, understandable by all hearts.”
    — Paramahansa Yogananda

    LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, March 19, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — Self‑Realization Fellowship presents “The Divine Art of Music” on Saturday, April 18, 2026, at New York’s Carnegie Hall, celebrating 100 years since Paramahansa Yogananda — author of Autobiography of a Yogi — introduced Indian devotional chanting (known as kirtan) to thousands of Westerners at the landmark venue.

    The event honors Yogananda’s vision of music as a practice for awakening the soul. Attendees will be invited to experience firsthand how chanting focuses the heart, draws the mind inward, and elevates consciousness.

    “Music that is saturated with soul force is the real universal music, understandable by all hearts,” wrote Yogananda in the prelude to his Cosmic Chants, a collection of devotional songs inspired by his own direct experience of the Divine. The collection includes original compositions as well as Yogananda’s translations and adaptations of traditional Indian chants, including: “O God Beautiful” by the revered Sikh Guru Nanak; Swami Shankara’s “No Birth, No Death;” the ancient Sanskrit chant “Hymn to Brahma;” and several by Nobel Prize poet Rabindranath Tagore, such as “Who Is in My Temple?” and “Light the Lamp of My Love.”

    The program opens with a brief talk by Brother Devananda, a long-time monk of Yogananda’s Self-Realization Fellowship. Drawing from the wisdom of Yogananda, he will share insights into the timeless science and philosophy of Kriya Yoga, its tradition of meditation, and how “soul-saturated songs” serve as a powerful means of divine communion.

    The introductory talk will be followed by chanting, led by the Self-Realization Fellowship monks’ kirtan group, with some brief periods of meditation. The chants are from Paramahansa Yogananda’s Cosmic Chants and accompanied by traditional kirtan instruments.

    “One who sings these spiritualized songs with true devotion,” said Yogananda, “will find God-communion and ecstatic joy, and through them the healing of body, mind, and soul.”

    “My first outstanding experience with Western reaction to Eastern chants.”

    On April 18, 1926, Yogananda opened a series of free lectures at Carnegie Hall, where the near 2,800-seat venue was stretched to its limit with more than a thousand people turned away at the door.

    “One evening I started to chant ‘O God Beautiful’ and asked the audience, who had never before heard the song, to join me in chanting it,” recalled Yogananda. “For one hour and 25 minutes, the thousands of voices of the entire audience chanted ‘O God Beautiful’ in a divine atmosphere of joyous praise. Even after I had left the stage, the audience sat on, chanting the song. The next day many men and women testified to the God-perception and the healing of body, mind, and soul that had taken place during the sacred chanting, and numerous requests came in to repeat the song at other services.”

    Yogananda’s historic appearance at Carnegie Hall in 1926 marked a turning point. He introduced a Western audience to the power of devotional chanting as a universal spiritual practice. Today, chanting has gained widespread popularity with spiritual seekers worldwide, offering a practical way to calm the mind and foster unity through shared spiritual experience.

    The evening at Carnegie Hall’s Zankel Hall welcomes both long‑time practitioners and newcomers to experience inner peace and divine communion.


    About Paramahansa Yogananda and Self-Realization Fellowship

    Paramahansa Yogananda (1893–1952) arrived in America in 1920 from India, an invited delegate to an International Congress of Religious Liberals convening in Boston. There he delivered a speech, “The Science of Religion,” marking a pivotal point for yoga in the West. Yogananda founded Self-Realization Fellowship that same year to disseminate his Kriya Yoga teachings, which have inspired many through the years to live with greater peace, joy, and purpose. Yogananda’s spiritual classic, Autobiography of a Yogi, continues to be recognized as one of the world’s most influential books.

    Self-Realization Fellowship (SRF) is the international nonprofit spiritual organization founded in 1920 by Paramahansa Yogananda to introduce to people of all races, cultures, and creeds the ancient science and philosophy of yoga and its time-honored tradition of meditation. Through its spiritual and humanitarian service, the society seeks to foster greater harmony and goodwill among the diverse peoples and nations of the world, and a deeper understanding of the underlying unity of all religions. SRF has more than 600 temples, centers, retreats, and ashrams around the world — including in New York City. In India and surrounding countries, Paramahansa Yogananda’s work is known as Yogoda Satsanga Society of India (YSS), which has more than 200 locations.

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  • Transportation Planning Recognized as a Key Element for Managing Major Entertainment Events

    Major events concentrate large numbers of vehicles into small geographic areas”
    — Milton Walker Jr.

    NEW ORLEANS, LA, UNITED STATES, March 19, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — Large entertainment events draw thousands of visitors into concentrated areas within short time frames, creating logistical challenges related to movement, parking, and arrival coordination. Transportation planning has become a central factor in managing these events, helping organizers address traffic flow, venue access, and the movement of attendees before and after performances.

    Concerts, festivals, sporting events, and citywide celebrations often generate sudden surges of traffic around event locations. Streets near venues can quickly become congested as private vehicles, rideshare services, shuttle buses, and commercial transportation providers converge in the same areas. Coordinated transportation strategies help reduce congestion while supporting safe movement of attendees.

    Event planners frequently work with transportation providers to create structured arrival and departure plans. Designated drop-off points, staging areas for vehicles, and clearly marked pickup locations help organize passenger movement. These arrangements reduce confusion for both drivers and attendees while maintaining steady traffic circulation around venues.

    Public infrastructure also plays a role in event transportation planning. Cities often implement temporary traffic control measures during major events. Road closures, altered traffic signals, and temporary parking restrictions help direct vehicles away from crowded pedestrian zones and toward designated routes for event access.

    Coordinated transportation options also help address parking limitations near large venues. When thousands of guests arrive simultaneously, available parking areas may fill quickly. Shuttle services, group transportation vehicles, and scheduled transfers can help distribute arrivals more efficiently while reducing the number of individual vehicles competing for limited parking spaces.

    Transportation planning becomes especially important in cities that host frequent large-scale events. New Orleans regularly welcomes visitors attending festivals, concerts, sporting events, and cultural celebrations throughout the year. These gatherings bring significant visitor traffic into areas such as the downtown district, entertainment venues, and waterfront spaces.

    Organized transportation services allow groups attending events to travel together while avoiding the need for multiple vehicles entering crowded areas. Coordinated group transportation can reduce traffic density while helping event attendees arrive on schedule.

    Safety considerations also influence transportation planning. High volumes of pedestrian movement often occur around event entrances and exits. Transportation coordination helps separate vehicle traffic from pedestrian pathways while providing controlled areas for passenger loading and unloading.

    According to Milton Walker Jr., owner of Alert Transportation serving the Greater New Orleans area, transportation coordination contributes significantly to how smoothly large entertainment events unfold.

    “Transportation planning plays an important role in the overall event experience,” said Walker. “When arrival routes, drop-off zones, and pickup locations are organized ahead of time, traffic movement becomes easier to manage and attendees can reach venues with fewer complications.”

    Walker noted that many event attendees underestimate how quickly traffic patterns change when thousands of visitors travel toward the same destination.

    “Major events concentrate large numbers of vehicles into small geographic areas,” Walker said. “Structured transportation plans help distribute arrivals and departures in ways that reduce congestion around the venue.”

    Another consideration involves scheduling. Many entertainment events have fixed start and end times, which can create concentrated waves of transportation demand. Vehicles arriving shortly before showtime and departing shortly after an event concludes can create sudden spikes in traffic volume.

    Coordinated transportation scheduling can help stagger arrivals and departures across a wider time window. This approach reduces pressure on nearby roads and parking areas while helping maintain traffic flow.

    Transportation providers may also work with event organizers to establish designated staging areas for commercial vehicles. These staging locations allow drivers to wait outside the immediate venue area until passengers are ready for pickup. Controlled staging helps prevent unnecessary traffic buildup near entrances.

    Communication between event organizers, transportation providers, and local authorities can also support effective traffic management. Traffic control officers, event coordinators, and transportation operators often collaborate to monitor road conditions and adjust vehicle routing if congestion develops.

    Weather conditions may also influence transportation planning. Rain, heat, or sudden storms can affect both driving conditions and pedestrian movement around venues. Prepared transportation strategies help ensure that attendees still have reliable access to arrival and departure options during changing conditions.

    Event transportation planning may also extend beyond the immediate venue area. Hotels, restaurants, and nearby attractions frequently experience increased activity during large entertainment events. Coordinated transportation routes can help connect visitors with lodging areas and nearby destinations throughout the city.

    Technology increasingly supports transportation coordination during major events. Navigation apps, digital event schedules, and real-time traffic updates allow drivers and attendees to adjust routes based on current conditions. These tools provide additional information that can help travelers avoid congested areas.

    As entertainment events continue drawing large audiences across urban areas, transportation planning remains an essential component of event logistics. Coordinated arrival strategies, designated pickup zones, and organized vehicle routing contribute to smoother traffic flow and safer pedestrian environments.

    Within cities known for hosting large public gatherings, transportation coordination helps maintain order during periods of intense visitor activity. By planning routes, staging locations, and arrival procedures in advance, event organizers and transportation providers help ensure that attendees can focus on the experience of the event rather than the challenge of getting there.

    Through thoughtful transportation planning, large entertainment events can accommodate high visitor volumes while maintaining efficient movement throughout the surrounding area.

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  • ZAK BARNETT STUDIOS, PAUL RUDDY CASTING AND ERIS ENTERTAINMENT LAUNCH INAUGURAL VERTICAL REVOLUTION SUMMIT

    Two-Day L.A. Summit Brings Together Vertical Content Industry Leaders This April–Vertical Content Summit Set for April 17–18 in Los Angeles

    LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, March 19, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — Zak Barnett of Zak Barnett Studios, Tina Randolph,* president of Eris Entertainment, and veteran casting director Paul Ruddy* and Head of Casting, FlareFlow are launching the Inaugural Vertical Revolution Summit, a two-day intensive designed to show actors, emerging creators and industry professionals exactly how careers are being built in the era of vertical video. The event will take place April 17–18, 2026 at Zak Barnett Studios in Los Angeles.

    The Vertical Revolution Summit brings together leaders from Zak Barnett Studios, Eris Entertainment and FlareFlow Casting to provide aspiring actors, creators and entertainment professionals with practical insight into one of the industry’s fastest-growing formats. Through panels, workshops, and an open casting call, participants will learn what vertical dramas are, how they are produced and where the format is headed.
    Vertical drama — serialized, mobile-first content shot in portrait format and distributed through apps including DramaBox, FlareFlow, GoodShort and Vigaloo — has quickly become one of the fastest-growing production sectors in the entertainment industry. The format generates hundreds of millions of views globally and is creating a rapidly expanding market for U.S. actors, creators and production professionals.

    For working actors and emerging creators, the question is no longer whether vertical content matters — but whether they can afford to ignore it.

    “This medium is exploding, and we believe it signals a massive shift in entertainment. While Tina, Paul and I all come from different corners of the industry, we collaborated to create this summit to ensure that actors and industry professionals are educated and prepared to thrive in this new medium. From an acting studio’s lens, our commitment is to elevate the acting by developing approaches tailored to the medium so the actors work can shine,” said Zak Barnett, Master Acting Teacher and CEO of Zak Barnett Studios.

    “The next generation of stars is already being made — on phones, on apps, on platforms that didn’t exist five years ago. What’s missing is the roadmap. Actors are showing up to this space without knowing how it works, and they’re leaving opportunity on the table because of it. That’s what we’re here to fix,” said Tina Randolph, President, Eris Entertainment.

    “I’ve been casting for a long time, and while other parts of the industry are contracting, vertical dramas are growing in a way that’s truly energizing. I’m seeing real opportunity here and discovering standout talent I may never have found through traditional channels. This Summit is about equipping more performers to step confidently into this expanding space with a genuine competitive edge,” said Paul Ruddy, Head of Casting at FlareFlow.

    Featured speakers include Mal Young, former Head of Drama at the BBC and showrunner of The Young and the Restless and producer of Doctor Who; Karla Mosley (Beyond the Gates, The Bold and the Beautiful); Silas Wang, Head of Talent at DramaBox; Karla M. Rodriguez, Head of Talent Relations at GoodShort; Alex Amsellem, Head of Casting at GoodShort; Amy Sullivan, writer-executive producer of This Is Us and Head of Development at FlareFlow, Ryan Kelly, actor Teen Wolf; and Tyler Gallant, Production Executive at Eris Entertainment. Additional speakers will be announced.

    About The Vertical Revolution Summit:
    The Vertical Revolution Summit is a two-day event focused on education, innovation and networking within the rapidly expanding vertical content space. Through a series of panels featuring casting directors, agents, producers, directors and working actors, attendees will gain firsthand insight into how vertical shorts are developed, cast, produced and monetized — and where the industry is headed next.
    Founded by Tina Randolph, Zak Barnett and Paul Ruddy, the initiative brings together experienced entertainment executives committed to supporting talent working in the vertical drama space through education, training and industry-facing events that connect performers with the producers and platforms driving the format’s growth.

    For tickets and additional information visit https://vertical.zakbarnett.com.

    *The Talent Agency and its Agents along with the Casting Director have no direct or indirect financial interest in the referred training service provider. The Talent Agency nor the Casting Director do not own, operate, or maintain any profit-sharing agreement with Zak Barnett Studios classes or coaching services. This summit is for educational and professional development purposes only and is in no way a promise of employment.

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  • Panoramix Introduces FacetAI, a Practical AI Initiative Built for Financial Advisors

    CEO Chris Hastings unveiled early capabilities at the T3 Technology Conference in New Orleans, with first public production release today.

    FacetAI assists advisors across navigation and platform workflows, and offers business insights, all supported by our agent framework, secure partner interfaces, and a zero-retention architecture.”
    — Chris Hastings, Panoramix CEO

    EAGAN, MN, UNITED STATES, March 19, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — Panoramix, a portfolio management and reporting platform for independent registered investment advisors (RIAs) and independent financial advisors, today announces public availability of Panoramix FacetAI, a new artificial intelligence initiative designed to assist advisors directly within the Panoramix platform. Panoramix CEO Chris Hastings previewed this technology earlier this month at the T3 Technology Conference in New Orleans.

    Hastings introduced the initiative and demonstrated early capabilities in a conference session titled “AI as a Teammate, not a Miracle: The Panoramix Approach to Practical AI.”

    Building upon Panoramix core functionality including billing, performance reporting, a secure client portal, and a suite of advisor tools, FacetAI introduces a new intelligence layer designed to help advisors navigate the platform, highlight key information, and complete tasks more efficiently.

    “FacetAI isn’t a single feature,” Hastings said. “It’s a set of capabilities designed to assist advisors across navigation, insights, and platform workflows. That includes tools such as the Help Bot, navigation and workflow assistance, and identifying key insights across billing, performance, and compliance. These capabilities, supported by our agent framework, secure partner interfaces, and a zero-retention architecture designed to protect advisor and client data, make Panoramix more useful for the advisor.”

    AI Built for Advisor Workflows.

    FacetAI assists advisors within the Panoramix platform by helping complete tasks, answering questions, and highlighting insights from portfolio and operational data.

    Key capabilities include: a Help Bot to answer platform questions and assist with common tasks; Navigation and Workflow Assistance to help advisors move efficiently through platform processes; and Analysis and Insight Surfacing across areas such as billing, performance reporting, and compliance.

    Panoramix supports these capabilities through a platform infrastructure including the FacetAI agent framework, secure partner interfaces (MCP), and a zero retention architecture designed to ensure advisor and client data is not stored by AI systems.

    As an example, an advisor may activate FacetAI using a customizable wake word and instruct the system to add a note to a client contact. FacetAI opens the appropriate note screen, allowing the advisor to dictate or enter the note through the FacetAI interface, which presents the entry for review before the advisor saves the note.

    FacetAI also handles more complex tasks. For example, an advisor reviewing billing could ask FacetAI to compare Mock Billing results to the previous billing period and identify any changes or discrepancies requiring attention.

    Hastings said the goal is to position AI as a practical assistant that supports advisors without replacing their judgment.

    “Our view is that AI should function like a teammate,” Hastings said. “It should help advisors find information faster, highlight useful insights, and streamline workflows while keeping the advisor in control.”

    Initial Capabilities and Product Roadmap.

    The first Panoramix FacetAI capabilities were introduced at the T3 Technology Conference, with additional functionality expected to roll out in phases. Phase one, including the three agents demonstrated, rolls out today, March 19, 2026.

    According to the Panoramix FacetAI roadmap, the initiative will expand throughout 2026 through the platform’s regular release cycle of approximately 16 updates per year. AI-driven insights are planned to begin in Q2 2026, initially focused on areas such as billing analysis, reporting, and compliance support, with expanded partner interfaces (MCP) expected later in the year.

    “Advisors are looking for practical ways AI can help them work more efficiently without adding complexity,” said Jim Schwieters, Director of Sales at Panoramix. “FacetAI is designed to support the real tasks advisors perform every day, from simple actions like adding notes to client records to more advanced analysis such as reviewing billing changes between periods.”

    About Panoramix.

    Developed in 2013 by Sapphire Software Services, Inc., Panoramix™ provides portfolio management and reporting software for RIAs and financial advisors. Specializing in billing and performance reporting, the Panoramix platform is multi-custodial and, with its wide array of partners and integrations, is flexible enough to integrate seamlessly into an existing tech stack while still being robust enough to stand on its own. Panoramix is industry-recognized as a Kitces’ Best Value (2023) and a top performer on the T3 Inside Information Survey eight years running (2019–2026). For more, see www.panoramixfinancial.com.

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  • NHRA Marks 75 Years of Championship Drag Racing with Signature Filippo Loreti Timepieces

    Two commemorative watches celebrate the 75th anniversary of the NHRA, uniting precision watch design with motorsport performance

    INDIANAPOLIS , IN, UNITED STATES, March 19, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — In celebration of a defining milestone in American motorsports, the National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) has partnered with contemporary watch brand Filippo Loreti to unveil a collection commemorating NHRA’s 75th anniversary.

    This NHRA watch collaboration introduces two exclusive models, each available on a stainless-steel bracelet or performance rubber strap, designed to celebrate seven-plus decades of speed, engineering excellence, and championship legacy in professional drag racing. The licensing partnership was brokered by JRL Group, NHRA’s licensing agency.

    Celebrating 75 Years of NHRA Heritage
    Since its founding in 1951, the NHRA has grown into the world’s premier drag racing authority, setting standards for competition, speed, and innovation across the motorsports industry. The 75th anniversary represents a historic moment for drivers, teams, and fans alike.
    To commemorate this milestone, the Filippo Loreti x NHRA 75th Anniversary collection captures the spirit of the dragstrip through bold design language, technical precision, and commemorative detailing worthy of the occasion.

    Two Distinct Models, Four Configurations
    The collection features two celebratory references:

    Performance Chronograph
    A royal blue dynamic chronograph engineered with racing-inspired aesthetics and a highly legible dial layout. The design reflects the instrumentation and intensity of professional drag racing, emphasizing timing precision and visual impact.

    Heritage Chronograph
    A two-tone sport-driven chronograph model that blends contemporary design with refined detailing, offering a versatile tribute to the NHRA’s enduring legacy and evolution.
    Each model is offered in two configurations:
    • Stainless steel bracelet for a classic, structured presence
    • High-performance rubber strap for a sport-forward, track-ready look
    This dual offering ensures flexibility for collectors and enthusiasts who move seamlessly between events at the track and everyday wear.

    Complimentary Custom Caseback Engraving
    In keeping with the personal connection many fans share with the sport, every watch in the NHRA 75th Anniversary collection includes complimentary caseback engraving.
    Customers may personalize their timepiece with a name, commemorative date, racing number, or meaningful message, transforming the watch into a bespoke tribute to NHRA history. This added customization reinforces the commemorative nature of the release while enhancing long-term collector value.

    Anniversary Detailing
    Both models prominently feature official NHRA 75th anniversary insignia and dedicated case back markings to celebrate this historic date. Designed for durability and precision, the watches combine motorsport-inspired aesthetics with everyday functionality.

    A Convergence of Precision and Performance
    The partnership between Filippo Loreti and the NHRA underscores a shared commitment to performance, precision engineering, and design excellence. By translating the energy of the dragstrip into a wearable mechanical instrument, the collaboration offers enthusiasts a tangible symbol of racing heritage.
    As the NHRA marks 75 years of championship moments and record-breaking runs, this collection stands as a lasting tribute to the athletes, innovators, and fans who have propelled the sport forward.

    Availability
    The Filippo Loreti x NHRA 75th Anniversary watches are available now. Each model is available with a stainless-steel bracelet or rubber strap, with complimentary engraving included for all purchasers. This NHRA watch collection can be purchased at https://filippoloretiwatches.com/collections/nhra.

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    About Filippo Loreti
    Filippo Loreti is a contemporary watch brand known for performance-inspired design and limited-edition collaborations that connect with global enthusiast communities. https://filippoloretiwatches.com/

    About the National Hot Rod Association (NHRA)
    NHRA is the primary sanctioning body for the sport of drag racing in the United States. NHRA presents 20 national events featuring the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series and NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, as well as the NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series and NHRA Flexjet Factory Stock Showdown™ at select national events. NHRA provides competition opportunities for drivers of all levels in the NHRA Summit Racing Series and NHRA Street Legal™. NHRA also offers the NHRA Jr. Street® program for teens and the Summit Racing Jr. Drag Racing League® for youth ages 5 to 17. With more than 100 Member Tracks, NHRA allows racers to compete at a variety of locations nationally and internationally. NHRA’s Youth and Education Services® (YES) Program reaches over 30,000 students annually to ignite their interest in automotive and racing related careers. NHRA’s streaming service, NHRA.tv®, allows fans to view all NHRA national events as well as exclusive features of the sport. In addition, NHRA owns and operates three racing facilities: Gainesville Raceway in Florida; Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park; and In-N-Out Burger Pomona Dragstrip in Southern California. For more information, log on to www.NHRA.com, or visit the official NHRA pages on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube.

    About JRL Group
    JRL Group is a full-service licensing and marketing agency specializing in the development and extension of corporate brands, trademarks, and sports and entertainment properties. JRL Group represents a broad range of clients in food, automotive, retail, sports, entertainment, publishing, and home fashion industries. www.jrlgroup.com
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  • German Car Depot Announces Porsche Repair and Maintenance Service in Aventura, Florida

    German Car Depot provides specialized Porsche repair and maintenance services for drivers in Aventura and surrounding South Florida areas.

    Porsche vehicles require precision service. Proper maintenance ensures drivers experience the performance, safety, and handling the brand is known for.”
    — Alan “Ollie” Gelfand

    AVENTURA, FL, UNITED STATES, March 19, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — Porsche vehicles are engineered for performance, precision, and driving confidence. Maintaining that level of performance requires specialized service and attention to detail. German Car Depot has announced its continued focus on providing Porsche repair and maintenance services for drivers in Aventura and surrounding South Florida communities.

    Porsche models are built with advanced engineering systems that differ significantly from standard vehicles. From high-performance braking systems to turbocharged engines and precision suspension components, each system requires experienced diagnostics and proper servicing to maintain reliability.

    Drivers in Aventura often ask what makes Porsche maintenance different from other vehicles.

    Porsche vehicles are designed with tighter tolerances and performance-oriented components. This means that routine services such as oil changes, brake inspections, and engine diagnostics must be performed using manufacturer-approved procedures and specialized tools. Without proper service, performance and reliability can decline over time.

    German Car Depot provides comprehensive Porsche services that address both routine maintenance and complex repairs.

    One of the most common concerns Porsche owners experience is warning lights or reduced performance. These symptoms may indicate underlying issues such as sensor faults, ignition system wear, or fuel system irregularities. Early diagnosis helps prevent more serious mechanical problems.

    Another frequent issue involves brake system wear. Porsche braking systems are engineered for high-speed performance, which means brake pads and rotors are subject to increased stress. Drivers may notice squeaking, vibration, or longer stopping distances when components begin to wear.

    Engine performance concerns are also common in turbocharged Porsche models. Drivers may experience loss of power, hesitation, or rough acceleration. These symptoms can be related to air intake systems, fuel delivery components, or ignition system performance.

    Porsche owners often ask how they can tell when service is needed.

    Common warning signs include:

    Unusual engine noises or vibrations

    Reduced acceleration or throttle response

    Dashboard warning lights

    Brake noise or pulsation

    Fluid leaks or burning smells

    Addressing these symptoms early helps maintain the performance Porsche vehicles are known for.

    At German Car Depot, technicians perform detailed inspections designed specifically for Porsche vehicles. Services may include engine diagnostics, brake system service, suspension inspection, and preventative maintenance based on manufacturer guidelines.

    The goal of Porsche service is not only to fix immediate issues but to preserve long-term performance, safety, and driving experience.

    German Car Depot specializes in European vehicles, including Porsche, BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Audi, and Volkswagen. By focusing exclusively on these brands, the shop provides a higher level of expertise compared to general repair facilities.

    For drivers in Aventura, maintaining a Porsche with proper service ensures that performance, handling, and reliability remain consistent over time.

    Porsche owners looking for expert service can learn more about available diagnostics, maintenance, and repair solutions designed specifically for their vehicles.

    By educating drivers about common Porsche issues and preventative maintenance, German Car Depot continues to support vehicle performance for customers throughout Aventura and South Florida.

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  • AMSYS Recognized as NVIDIA State and Local Government Partner of the Year

    HOUSTON, TX, UNITED STATES, March 19, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — HOUSTON, TX, March 19, 2026 — AMSYS, a leading provider of AI-powered technology solutions and intelligent infrastructure, proudly announced today that it has been recognized as the NVIDIA State and Local Government Partner of the Year as part of the 2026 NVIDIA Partner Network (NPN) Awards.

    The NVIDIA Partner Network Awards recognize partners that deliver innovation, technical excellence, and measurable impact across industries through the NVIDIA ecosystem. The State and Local Government Partner of the Year recognition highlights organizations that are helping government agencies and public sector institutions adopt advanced technologies to improve operations, infrastructure, and community services.

    AMSYS was honored for its work helping public sector organizations deploy AI-driven platforms, intelligent infrastructure, and data-driven solutions that support smarter cities, enhanced public safety, and more efficient government operations.

    “This recognition reflects the growing role of AI in transforming how governments operate and serve their communities,” said John Rohrer, President & Head of AI Solutions at AMSYS. “Collaborating with NVIDIA, we are helping public sector organizations deploy intelligent platforms that improve efficiency, safety, and decision-making.”

    Through collaboration with NVIDIA and other technology leaders, AMSYS enables cities, government agencies, healthcare systems, and public institutions to deploy scalable AI solutions powered by advanced analytics and intelligent infrastructure.

    “We are proud to receive this recognition from NVIDIA,” said Khalid Parekh, CEO of AMSYS. “It reflects the strength of our team and the impact of our work helping organizations harness AI to build smarter and more resilient communities.”

    Read the official announcement and watch the video from NVIDIA here: https://blogs.nvidia.com/blog/gtc-2026-news/#npn-partner-awards


    About AMSYS Innovative Solutions

    AMSYS Innovative Solutions is a leading global technology solutions provider focused on delivering cutting-edge products and services to a variety of industries. With a deep commitment to innovation and excellence, the company develops solutions that enable businesses to optimize operations, improve customer experience, and drive growth. For more information on AMSYS Innovative Solutions, please visit https://amsysis.com.

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