NEW YORK — — SpotOn, a restaurant technology company serving independent operators, is highlighting how connected point-of-sale, ordering, customer-engagement and workforce-management tools can help restaurants simplify day-to-day operations and improve access to business information.

Independent restaurants often manage sales, scheduling, online ordering, customer engagement and reporting across multiple systems. Integrated restaurant technology can connect these functions, giving operators a consolidated view of transactions and operational activity.

“Technology should help restaurant operators spend less time moving information between systems and more time managing their businesses,” said a SpotOn spokesperson. “Connected workflows can give independent operators greater visibility while allowing them to determine which tools and integrations best fit their individual operations.” restaurant POS systems

Connecting Core Restaurant Operations

A modern restaurant POS can provide more than payment processing. Transaction information can also support sales reporting, menu analysis and other operational functions when connected with related systems.

SpotOn’s restaurant platform combines point-of-sale capabilities with online ordering, customer engagement, workforce management and reporting. The company also offers handheld devices that allow servers to enter orders and accept payments at the table, including contactless payments.

The company states that its handheld device weighs less than one pound and is designed with battery capacity for a full shift. Operators should verify current hardware specifications and availability before making purchasing decisions.

Online Ordering and POS Integration

SpotOn Order supports first-party ordering through restaurant websites, the GoTo Place ordering app and Order with Google. The company promotes commission-free first-party ordering, although processing, delivery and subscription costs may still apply.

SpotOn also lists integrations with third-party delivery services, including DoorDash and Uber Eats, while Grubhub connections can be supported through Deliverect. Availability, fees and functionality can vary, and restaurant operators should confirm current integration terms directly with the applicable providers.

Industry research has indicated that online orders can have higher average check values than some in-store transactions, although results vary among restaurants and operating models.

Supporting Operations During Connectivity Interruptions

Restaurant technology also needs to account for connectivity interruptions. SpotOn offers an offline mode intended to allow supported restaurant stations to continue operating during an internet outage, with stored information synchronizing when connectivity is restored.

Operators evaluating any POS platform should determine which functions remain available offline, which payment methods are supported, and how transactions are handled if connectivity is interrupted.

Customer Engagement and Loyalty

Connected restaurant systems can also link transaction information with customer-engagement programs.

SpotOn states that its platform supports loyalty rewards and automated marketing capabilities alongside restaurant reporting. The usefulness of these functions depends on the restaurant’s configuration, customer data practices and available plan features.

Separately, Paytronix’s Order & Loyalty Index has reported that enrolled loyalty members who use online ordering can visit up to 67% more frequently than non-digital guests. The statistic describes an observed relationship and does not establish that online ordering itself causes increased visit frequency.

Workforce Planning and Reporting

Labor management is another area where connected operational information can support restaurant decision-making.

SpotOn Teamwork provides workforce-management functions designed to connect scheduling and labor planning with POS sales information. SpotOn also lists payroll connections involving providers including Gusto, Paychex, Paylocity and ADP products.

Historical sales information can help managers estimate future demand, although scheduling decisions also depend on factors such as employee availability, reservations, local events and expected changes in customer traffic.

Evaluating Integrated and Specialized Systems

An integrated platform is not necessarily the best solution for every restaurant. Operators with specialized reservation, accounting, inventory or production systems may prefer to retain those applications if they provide capabilities that a broader platform cannot match.

Before selecting a technology provider, restaurant operators can test an actual workflow during a product demonstration. One useful evaluation is to follow an online order from its initial placement through the POS record, kitchen workflow, customer information and daily reporting.

The exercise can help operators determine whether the systems communicate effectively rather than relying solely on a list of advertised integrations.

Key Evaluation Considerations

A Practical Approach for Independent Operators

For independent restaurants, the value of connected technology depends on whether it addresses actual operational needs.

An integrated system can reduce the need to move information manually between applications and can provide a more consolidated view of sales, ordering, customer engagement and workforce activity. At the same time, greater integration can increase dependence on a single technology provider.

Restaurants considering SpotOn or another technology platform should therefore evaluate functionality, pricing, integrations, support, security, data portability and contract terms together rather than selecting a provider solely on the number of available features.

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NEW YORK, New York — August 19, 2026 — Critical Financing Inc today introduced a Recurring Revenue Financing Initiative that provides participating lenders with added documentation on an applicant’s recurring revenue, customer retention, and contract renewal history.

Effective August 19, 2026, the initiative applies to financing applications handled through Critical Financing Inc when the applicant receives a meaningful portion of revenue from subscriptions, retainers, memberships, or long-term service agreements. The company acts as a financing adviser and referral source, not as a direct lender. Credit decisions remain with each participating lender.

“The purpose of this initiative is to present recurring revenue information to lenders in a consistent, documented format,” said Brandon Garcia, CEO of Critical Financing Inc. “Historical deposits remain relevant, but renewal history, retention, and scheduled contract revenue may provide added context for evaluating an application.”

Documentation and eligibility

Applicants considered under the initiative may be asked to provide:

• Active customer or client contract counts
• Average contract value and contract duration
• The share of revenue derived from recurring arrangements
• Renewal and retention history across multiple periods
• Churn data and recent contract cancellations
• Bank statements and standard financial records
• Upcoming renewal schedules and related payment timing

The framework is intended for established U.S. small and mid-sized companies that can document recurring revenue. Potential applicants include software-as-a-service companies, managed service providers, agencies operating on retainers, membership businesses, and other service companies with recurring agreements.

Submitting recurring-revenue records does not ensure approval or any particular financing outcome. Each lender may apply its own eligibility standards, documentation requirements, credit policies, and revenue thresholds.

Financing amounts, terms, and availability

The initiative does not establish a fixed minimum or maximum financing amount. Available amounts, rates, fees, repayment schedules, collateral requirements, and other conditions vary by lender, financing product, applicant qualifications, and applicable law.

Availability is limited to jurisdictions where the relevant participating lender is authorized to provide financing. Critical Financing Inc does not guarantee that a product or participating lender will be available in every state.

When appropriate, application materials may include a proposed repayment schedule that reflects documented billing or renewal cycles. Any final schedule is determined by the lender following its review.

Critical Financing Inc may also refer eligible applicants to lenders that offer financing under programs backed by the U.S. Small Business Administration. SBA-related financing is issued by eligible lenders, remains subject to lender and SBA requirements, and is not assured through this initiative. The initiative is not an SBA program and does not imply SBA endorsement of Critical Financing Inc.

Standardized review process

Beginning today, Critical Financing Inc will incorporate recurring-revenue information into its application review and lender referral process. The company will organize the documentation alongside bank statements and other financial records so lenders can assess historical cash flow and documented revenue continuity.

Approval, pricing, repayment obligations, and final terms remain subject to lender underwriting. Applicants should review all financing documents and disclosures before accepting an offer.

Media inquiries and questions about documentation may be directed to Brandon Garcia at applications@criticalfinancing.com. Additional company information is available at criticalfinancing.com.

About Critical Financing Inc Critical Financing Inc is a New York-based financing adviser and referral source serving small and mid-sized companies. The company helps applicants prepare financing materials and presents eligible applications to participating business-financing lenders. Critical Financing Inc is not a direct lender, and all approvals and terms are determined by the lender.

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Istanbul, Turkey — Rabofund is putting greater choice at the center of its simulated trading experience, bringing together four distinct trader-evaluation models for participants with different approaches to risk, pace and performance.

The proprietary trading and trader-evaluation platform has built its offering around a simple premise: traders should be able to understand the framework they are entering before they begin. Its Traderroom combines account registration and management, Match-Trader access, live performance information, rule monitoring, verification and payout-request functionality in one environment.

Rabofund operates exclusively within a simulated trading and evaluation environment. The platform is not presented as a brokerage or investment service and does not provide traders with direct access to live-market liquidity.

Choice Starts With the Evaluation Model

Rather than treating trader evaluation as a single pathway, Rabofund has structured its current offering around four account models: 2-Step Classic, 1-Step Pro, Fast Track and Instant Funding.

2-Step Classic

The two-stage route is built around an 10% Phase 1 profit target followed by a 5% Phase 2 target. It carries a 5% Daily Loss Limit, a 10% Maximum Loss Limit and a 40% Consistency Rule during the evaluation phases. Eligible funded traders may receive an 80% profit split, with applicable upgrades depending on the selected add-on and terms.

1-Step Pro

The single-phase model sets a 6% profit target and requires at least three active trading days. Its parameters include a 3% Daily Loss Limit, a 6% Trailing Maximum Loss Limit and a 40% Consistency Rule during evaluation. There is no fixed maximum evaluation period. The standard funded profit split is 80%, with a possible increase where the applicable add-on is selected.

Fast Track

Designed for traders seeking a shorter assessment, Fast Track sets a 5% profit target and is intended for completion within a minimum of three and a maximum of five active trading days. The model includes a 3% Daily Loss Limit, a 4% Trailing Maximum Loss Limit and a 30% Consistency Rule. Weekend holding is not permitted. The standard funded profit split is 80%.

Instant Funding

Instant Funding removes the evaluation phase. Following registration, payment, KYC/AML verification and applicable eligibility checks, eligible traders can receive access to a simulated Funded Account. There is no profit target, minimum trading-day requirement or Consistency Rule. The model uses a 2% Maximum Daily Loss Limit and a 3% Trailing Maximum Loss Limit, permits weekend holding and provides a 75% profit split.

Making the Rules Visible

A central part of Rabofund’s Traderroom is visibility. Traders can see balance and equity information in real time, follow profit targets and drawdown levels, review trading rules and account status, and manage the administrative steps associated with their account.

The platform also incorporates KYC/AML verification and payout-request management, keeping key account functions within the same digital workflow rather than separating them across multiple systems.

Infrastructure Led by Trading Technology Experience

Rabofund is led by Founder and CEO Kuzey Geliş, a financial technology and trading infrastructure professional whose background includes MetaTrader 4 and MetaTrader 5 administration, leveraged FX systems, CFD trading environments, liquidity management and risk and position management.

His professional experience includes working with financial institutions on the establishment, operation and optimization of online trading platforms and brokerage infrastructure, with exposure to FX and CFD product development, liquidity structures, risk-management frameworks and international capital-markets connectivity across stocks, futures and options.

Geliş is MetaQuotes certified, reflecting recognized technical expertise in MetaTrader-based trading systems and online trading infrastructure.

Certification reference: https://www.metaquotes.net/en/certification?id=862436231543

Founder & CEO Kuzey Geliş on the Next Stage of Rabofund

“Our priority is to make the evaluation experience easier to understand and more consistent from the trader’s perspective. Different traders approach markets differently, so we believe the infrastructure should provide clear choices without losing the discipline that a structured evaluation environment requires.”

A Platform Built Around the Trader’s Workflow

Rabofund’s expansion of its account models comes alongside a broader emphasis on bringing the trading workflow into one place. From the initial Challenge Account registration and purchase through account activation, trading access, performance monitoring, verification and support, the Traderroom is designed to give users a continuous view of their account.

Match-Trader provides the underlying trading interface, while Rabofund’s account environment brings together the information needed to track the conditions of the selected model. Additionally, MT5 and TradeLocker are expected to differ in their trading and account execution capabilities in the near future.

A Clearer Route Into Simulated Trading

The proprietary trading sector continues to evolve, with traders increasingly comparing evaluation structures rather than simply looking for a single definition of a funded account. Rabofund’s four-model approach responds to that shift by giving participants different combinations of targets, loss parameters, consistency requirements and holding conditions.

For Rabofund, the objective is not to make the evaluation process more complicated. It is to give traders clearer routes into a structured simulated environment, supported by technology that keeps the relevant account information visible throughout the experience.

As the platform develops, that combination of choice, defined rules and trading infrastructure will remain central to Rabofund’s approach to trader evaluation.

About Rabofund

Rabofund is a proprietary trading and trader-evaluation platform operating in a simulated trading environment. Its infrastructure is powered by Match-Trader and its Traderroom provides account registration, management, trading access, performance monitoring, risk and drawdown tracking, KYC/AML verification, payout-request management and access to account information, terms and support resources. Rabofund currently offers 2-Step Classic, 1-Step Pro, Fast Track and Instant Funding account models.

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Email: info@rabofund.com

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Founded by former NSA engineer Alex White and Navy SEAL Shawn Ryan, Security App LLC brings institutional-grade encryption and anti-tracking tools to everyday mobile users.

NASHVILLE, TN — Security App LLC recently announced the official release of Glacier App, a mobile privacy platform built to dismantle the widespread commercial tracking and silent profiling of everyday smartphone users. Created by former U.S. intelligence and defense cybersecurity specialists, Glacier App delivers the same advanced mobile protection engineered for high-security government and enterprise environments into an intuitive, zero-configuration iOS application.

Modern mobile ecosystems routinely turn user activity into a marketable commodity. Background trackers, ad networks, and data brokers constantly harvest location metrics, app usage, shopping habits, and cross-platform behaviors—frequently without explicit user awareness. Industry figures show that targeted social advertising drives impulse purchases for 81% of consumers, leveraging algorithms fed by persistent background data collection. While traditional virtual private networks (VPNs) and private browser modes only offer partial coverage, Glacier App stops tracking mechanisms directly at the network layer.

By running silently in the background, Glacier App prevents devices from connecting to known data-harvesting networks, blocks cross-app profiling, secures voice communications, and offers privacy-focused burner phone numbers. The system requires no technical setups, browser extensions, or routine maintenance, providing comprehensive defense for individuals and families alike.

The concept for the consumer app was born when Ryan became connected with the team behind Glacier through contacts from his intelligence-community background. He was introduced to their highly secure smartphone, designed to provide advanced privacy and protection, but with a price tag of roughly $8,500 or more. While Ryan recognized the value of the technology, he also saw that the cost made it inaccessible to the average consumer. This led to the idea of bringing similar privacy and security capabilities to everyday users through an app, rather than requiring them to purchase an expensive specialized device. Ryan and White ultimately joined forces to develop this concept into a consumer-focused platform designed to make sophisticated digital privacy and security more affordable and accessible to ordinary smartphone users.

“As a father, everything I do is to create a better world for my kids to live in,” said Shawn Ryan, Co-Founder of Glacier App and host of The Shawn Ryan Show. “We believe Glacier App is one step closer to giving future generations the privacy they deserve. We don’t believe consumers should have to choose between convenience and privacy, which is why we built this platform to deliver both.”

Rather than forcing users to alter their digital habits or manage complex security protocols, Glacier App automates mobile defense while providing clear visibility into blocked network threats and tracking attempts.

“Glacier App was built around a simple question: what if protecting your privacy didn’t require changing the way you use your phone?” said Alex White, Co-Founder and Chief Technology Officer at Glacier Security. “We’ve spent years protecting organizations and individuals facing some of the world’s most sophisticated cyber threats. Now, we’re making that experience accessible through a product that’s simple for everyone to use.”

Following a high-demand pre-launch phase that gathered thousands of waitlist sign-ups, Glacier App is now officially available to download worldwide on the Apple App Store.

To learn more, visit www.theglacierapp.com.

About Glacier App

Headquartered in Maryland, Glacier Security was established in 2015 by an executive team of former U.S. intelligence and cybersecurity leaders. The firm specializes in mitigating mobile security risks and protecting high-value communications for Fortune 500 enterprises, government agencies, non-profits, and high-net-worth individuals. In 2026, the company debuted Glacier App via Security App LLC to bring enterprise-grade privacy and mobile defense directly to everyday consumers.

About Shawn Ryan

Shawn Ryan is a former U.S. Navy SEAL and CIA contractor with 14 years of service across multiple combat theaters. He is the founder of Vigilance Elite, co-founder of Glacier App, and the host of The Shawn Ryan Show, a top-charting podcast covering war stories, culture, and current events. Ryan actively supports veteran transition initiatives, having raised over $1 million through crowdfunding for veteran causes, and serves on the board of Veteran Advocacy Services.

About Alex White

Alex White is a global network engineer, former National Security Agency (NSA) engineer, and the Co-Founder and CTO of Glacier Security. With over a decade of experience architecting secure mobile environments for government and commercial clients, White previously spent six years designing critical defense technology for the U.S. government. His work delivered direct intelligence briefings to top policymakers, including President Barack Obama and DNI James Clapper, earning him commendations from the FBI for key contributions to foreign counterintelligence missions.

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Richmond, British Columbia, Canada — Artificial intelligence models are increasingly capable of passing rigorous medical examinations, yet their application in live clinical settings presents significant risks. Recent evaluations have identified serious flaws in government-approved ambient AI scribes, ranging from inaccurate note-taking to the omission of critical patient details. Overconfidence in these systems can jeopardize patient safety and erode the trust of medical professionals. Recognizing this gap between theoretical knowledge and practical application, healthcare technology company Cortico has launched MedSafe-Dx, a free benchmark designed to test the clinical safety of frontier AI models.

The Illusion of Competence in Clinical Triage

According to Clark Van Oyen, CEO and co-founder of Cortico, high scores on standardized tests do not directly translate to sound clinical judgment. Van Oyen notes that current AI models often lack the nuanced context required for triage decisions. While a human clinician will pause to gather more information when faced with ambiguity, AI systems tend to jump to the most likely answer. In cases where they lack sufficient context, these models may even fabricate information—a phenomenon supported by other evaluations, such as the AA Omnicience Hallucination Rate, which indicates that AI often prefers generating false responses over admitting a lack of knowledge.

This behavioral flaw leads to operational issues within healthcare facilities. The MedSafe-Dx benchmark revealed that even the model categorized as the “safest” unnecessarily escalated 71% of routine medical cases. Van Oyen suggests this high rate of over-escalation demonstrates that triage workflows might not be suitable for current AI systems. When AI is integrated into clinical assistance tasks, it may present a facade of efficiency and safety that does not hold up under the complexities of actual triage scenarios.

Evaluating the Right Metrics

To quantify these risks, the MedSafe-Dx benchmark focuses on three specific clinical safety behaviors: escalation sensitivity, avoidance of false reassurance, and uncertainty calibration. Cortico selected these metrics because they hold direct clinical relevance and expose specific vulnerabilities in AI behavior. Specifically, these measures highlight instances where an AI system sounds more confident than it should in a high-stakes, risk-sensitive environment.

The disconnect between accuracy and safety was particularly evident in the testing of Gemini 3 Pro Preview, which achieved the highest diagnostic recall among tested models but recorded the lowest safety pass rate. Van Oyen emphasizes that introducing such tools into clinical settings can influence clinician thinking in ways that remain under-studied, potentially compromising patient outcomes.

The Need for Independent Testing

One of the most alarming findings from the benchmark launch paper was that every tested model, including the top performers, missed life-threatening cases. For healthcare buyers evaluating AI vendors, Van Oyen argues that independent safety research is necessary. Currently, most research is conducted internally by the vendors selling the models. While this internal testing has value, Van Oyen asserts it is insufficient for clinical applications.

He advocates for third-party safety evaluations and simulations that closely mirror real-world workflows to ensure patient safety is protected. Additionally, he recommends the adoption of tools that provide transparent citations to medical records and established literature.

Cortico’s Industry Role

Cortico, which provides patient engagement and workflow automation software for over 600 clinics, developed MedSafe-Dx to address the lack of external safety research. Although Cortico utilizes AI within its own systems, their tools are not designed for direct diagnostic work. However, Van Oyen felt a responsibility to test the safety of the AI components integrated into their software. By sharing the benchmark findings, Cortico aims to raise awareness of safety protocols among other vendors and health systems.

The data from MedSafe-Dx highlights a fundamental issue in the adoption of healthcare technology: high diagnostic accuracy can easily mask a lack of basic safety protocols. By shifting the focus to how AI models handle risk, uncertainty, and case escalation, medical providers can better identify the potential dangers these systems introduce. As clinics continue to integrate AI for administrative and diagnostic support, transparent safety metrics will be required to establish trust and maintain patient care standards.

Learn more at https://cortico.health

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Company Name: Cortico

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Caribbean holiday stays booked through Haute Retreats now run past ten days, up from nine  a quiet shift that has changed how many families a single December can hold.

Miami, Florida — American families have stopped choosing between Christmas week and New Year week. They are taking both.

The average festive stay booked through Haute Retreats, the luxury villa and concierge company, now runs past ten days — up from nine in the previous cycle. The quiet days in between, once the reason to split a holiday in two, have become the reason to keep it whole.

The arithmetic nobody announced

One extra night per booking sounds like a rounding error. In this market it is not.

A hotel can hold back rooms and release them later. A private estate with a resident chef, a villa manager and a full household team is a single unit: it is either committed to one family or it is not. So when the average festive stay crosses from nine nights into double digits, the same portfolio absorbs fewer families across the same December and it reaches the end of its calendar earlier in the year.

The effect is already visible. By late June, 60% of the company’s Caribbean festive homes had been confirmed, most of them by families who committed six to eight months ahead. The booking curve that once closed in October now closes in spring, and the extra night per stay is a large part of why.

What ten days does to a house

A ten-day stay is not a longer version of a four-day stay. It is a different kind of occupancy, and it changes what a family wants from a property.

Guests unpack properly. They fall into a rhythm. They want a kitchen that can turn out an unremarkable Tuesday lunch as competently as it turns out Christmas dinner, and a household that by the fourth morning knows how each person takes their coffee without being told again. Across the company’s Caribbean villas, the fortnight-long booking has become the format the portfolio is built around: full staffing — private chef, villa manager, housekeeping, drivers is now a baseline expectation rather than a premium upgrade.

Somewhere around day four, the house stops being a backdrop and becomes, briefly, an address.

Why Americans are traveling this way

The lengthening stay tracks a change in who is traveling together.

Multigenerational groups have grown steadily as a share of festive bookings. For a family whose adult children live in four different states, the holiday villa has become the one fixed point of the year the reunion that everyone flies to rather than the trip that a couple takes alone. The school calendar reinforces it: the stretch between the last day of the semester and the first Monday of January is the only window in which the whole family can be in one place, and it is roughly two weeks long.

That, in turn, has killed the island-hopping itinerary. Moving three generations twice in ten days is a proposition few families now entertain. Staying put and letting the itinerary come to the house has become the default, which is precisely why the properties that can hold a whole family are the first to go each year.

Where the ten-day Christmas is still possible

What remains open across the Caribbean for the festive fortnight is concentrated in three markets, and they offer three genuinely different versions of the same two weeks.

Turks & Caicos ranks second on the company’s Billionaire Villa Index 2026 and holds its most extreme option in Ambergris Cay — a fully serviced private island of 1,100 acres with the longest private runway in the Caribbean at 5,700 feet, reached by a twenty-minute private air transfer from Providenciales, with no day visitors and no through-traffic. Privacy there is a property of the geography rather than of the service protocol.

St Barts, seventh on the same index, is the opposite instinct. No building on the island may exceed the height of a palm tree by law, a restriction that has held supply flat for decades and produced a place where nothing announces itself because nothing is permitted to. It is the smallest of the three remaining bands, and historically the first to close.

The Dominican Republic sits fifth, and it is the market with the most room left. More than 100 fully staffed villas across Casa de Campo, Cap Cana, Punta Cana, Rio San Juan and Las Terrenas give it a depth no other Caribbean destination matches at family scale the reason it has become the default answer for groups of twenty or more.

A note on the calendar

The company frames the remaining window in operational rather than commercial terms. Every booking passes through a 21-day pre-arrival protocol in which the household is briefed on the specific family it will host dietary requirements, ages, sleeping arrangements, the rhythm of the days before a private chef and villa manager are assigned against that brief. Provisioning for ten days across a Caribbean peak week, when supply chains on small islands are at their tightest, is planned rather than improvised.

“The story of 2026 isn’t where our guests are going it’s which address they choose, and how early they commit to it,” said Sabrina Piccinin, Founder and CEO of Haute Retreats.

“Families who book ten days are not booking a longer holiday,” she added. “They are booking a different one. They want the days with nothing scheduled in them, because those are the days the year is actually for. Building those days takes time, and the time is on the calendar, not in the contract.”

About Haute Retreats

Founded in 2016, Haute Retreats is a luxury villa rental and concierge company representing more than 2,400 fully staffed private estates across 83-plus destinations worldwide, with end-to-end service including private chefs, villa managers, drivers, yacht arrangements and bespoke experiences. The company is ASTA-accredited, a three-time Luxury Lifestyle Awards winner (2024–2026) and a 2026 Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice nominee. Haute Retreats holds a 5.0 rating on Trustpilot, and 80% of its guest families return.

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SURAT, Gujarat, India — August 16, 2026 — Healthray Technologies Pvt. Ltd., a provider of hospital management technology, announced the launch of its Multi-Branch Management platform, designed to help healthcare organizations manage operations across multiple hospital and clinic locations through a centralized system.Healthray

As healthcare organizations expand across multiple branches, managing separate systems can create challenges including duplicate patient registrations, inconsistent billing, fragmented inventory records, and limited visibility into overall operational performance. Healthray’s Multi-Branch Management feature is designed to bring these functions together through a unified platform.case studies

The platform enables hospital groups to monitor branch-level operations, standardize financial processes, manage inventory, establish consistent administrative procedures, and provide healthcare teams with access to patient information across locations.

Centralized Management Across Multiple Locations

Healthray’s Multi-Branch Management capabilities include:entire case study

– Operations: Hospital administrators can review branch-level information such as patient admissions, daily revenue, and available beds through a centralized view.

– Finance: Healthcare organizations can establish consistent billing prices and financial rules across different branches.

– Inventory: Centralized inventory information helps organizations monitor stock levels and reduce over-ordering or shortages.

– Administration: Standardized procedures and operating guidelines can be managed across multiple hospital locations.

– Patient Care: Authorized staff can access a patient’s medical history when the patient visits another branch, helping reduce duplicate testing and fragmented records.Testimonials

Healthcare Organizations Using Healthray

Healthray reports that more than 1,000 hospitals, clinics, and laboratories use its technology. Organizations cited by the company include Jeevanrekha Hospital, Vibrant Multi-specialty Hospital, Jabalpur Hospital Research Center, Mehta Hospital, and Manav Hospital.

In a case study published by Healthray, Vibrant Multi-specialty Hospital implemented the company’s software to address fragmented systems, inventory management challenges, and manual invoicing processes. According to the case study, the hospital reported a 40% reduction in manual errors, 30% faster billing, and savings of at least INR 25 lakh. Healthray also states that the implementation was completed within two weeks without operational downtime.

The company has also highlighted feedback from healthcare professionals regarding features such as image capture and the platform’s user interface.

Statement From Healthray

“As hospitals expand, maintaining operational consistency becomes just as important as delivering quality care. We built Multi-Branch Management to help healthcare organizations operate every location through a unified platform while ensuring teams stay connected and informed,” said Ketan Mangukiya, Founder and CEO of Healthray.

The company says the platform was developed with the goal of reducing administrative and operational burdens while allowing healthcare teams to focus more on patient care.

Availability

Healthray’s Multi-Branch Management platform is currently available for healthcare organizations managing multiple locations. The company says the solution supports centralized operations and streamlined deployment and is designed to meet NHA standards.

Healthcare organizations can learn more about the platform, request a demonstration, or obtain additional product information through Healthray.

About Healthray Technologies Pvt. Ltd.

Healthray Technologies Pvt. Ltd. provides cloud-based hospital management software designed to help clinics, hospitals, and mid-to-large healthcare organizations digitize administrative and clinical operations. The Healthray HMS platform integrates functions including hospital administration, radiology, laboratory, pharmacy, billing, and analytics within a centralized system.

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Ketan Mangukiya
Healthray Technologies Pvt. Ltd.
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Email: contact@healthray.com
Phone: +91 9714874435
Website: healthray.com

NEW YORK, New York — August 3, 2026 — Terraform Technologies today started a design, engineering, site-assessment and commercial-feasibility program for modular systems that would use solar energy to process raw feedstock into housing-construction materials.

The program is in an early development phase. Terraform Technologies has not selected a site, begun construction or opened an operating plant.

Program Status

Terraform Technologies reports the following status as of August 3, 2026:

• Development stage:Design, engineering and commercial-feasibility assessment
• Site:No property or geographic market has been selected
• Candidate materials:Inputs used in concrete, steel and aluminum; final products and specifications remain under review
• Production capacity:No design capacity has been approved
• Schedule:No construction or commissioning date has been established
• Energy configuration:Solar generation is a project objective; storage capacity and grid requirements have not been determined
• Capital:No facility capital decision, project budget or financing has been announced
• Partners:No engineering, energy, feedstock or construction partners have been announced
• Customers:No customer agreements or orders have been announced
• Commercial forecasts:The company is not issuing revenue, production, pricing, cost or completion forecasts

These status statements are company disclosures and have not been reviewed by an outside engineering or accounting firm.

Feasibility Work

The program will assess:

• Production processes and equipment requirements
• Energy demand and system configuration
• Feedstock availability and transportation
• Potential sites and permitting requirements
• Product standards and specifications
• Capital and operating requirements
• Potential demand from manufacturers and builders

A decision on whether to develop a production site will depend on the results of this work. Any later facility announcement will identify the selected location, target products, capacity, schedule, financing and participating organizations when those details are established.

James Sackl, founder of Terraform Technologies, developed the program to evaluate whether changes in energy and computing costs can support additional production approaches. The present announcement is limited to the defined feasibility activities and makes no claims about future housing prices or broader economic effects.

If Terraform Technologies later publishes cost or performance comparisons, it will identify the source, measurement date, geography, baseline, methodology, operating assumptions and included expenses. It will also distinguish internal estimates from findings reviewed by outside parties.

Separate Organization

Wallace Biotechnologies is a separate venture associated with James Sackl. It is not participating in, financing or operating the Terraform Technologies program described in this release.

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Dallas, TX, USA —The National Association of Worksite Health Centers has officially announced a strategic rebrand and structural expansion, adopting a new name: The National Association for Workplace Health Care (NAWHC). This significant evolution reflects the organization’s broadened mission to champion, support, and advance all value-based, comprehensive health and well-being solutions situated at or near the worksite. The rebrand acknowledges a shifting corporate landscape that increasingly integrates employer-sponsored health centers with direct contracting for specialized provider services.

As the complexities of the medical landscape grow, the updated identity underscores NAWHC’s steadfast commitment to advancing a much wider array of employer-driven healthcare initiatives. While the organization will continue to rigorously support its foundational pillars of onsite, near-site, mobile, and virtual health centers, it is substantially expanding its focus. The association’s scope now explicitly covers direct contracting for primary care, centers of excellence, specialty services, physical therapy, pharmacy, surgical care, advanced imaging, and various other ancillary services.

“Our new name and scope recognize the evolution of employer-managed health care and the need for all types of plan sponsors—public and private employers, unions, and others—to understand how to get greater accountability and value from their investment of health benefit dollars,” stated Larry Boress, Executive Director of NAWHC.

This strategic pivot is designed to deeply empower employers, vendors, and provider members who are actively seeking a wider spectrum of cost-effective, high-quality health solutions. Through this expansion, NAWHC members will immediately benefit from augmented networking opportunities, advanced educational programming, comprehensive benchmarking data, and access to an extensive repository of resources. Furthermore, the organization will deliver deeper research topics, strategic insights, and actionable recommendations tailored to modern, value-based health care delivery systems.

Industry leaders and current members have praised the timely evolution of the organization. David Hines, former Executive Director of Employee Benefits for Metro Nashville Public Schools, emphasized the historical and future value of the association, stating, “NAWHC has been key to our development of onsite healthcare over many years—we welcome this new evolution to help employers address a more diverse approach to keep pace with the changes in healthcare delivery.”

Dawn Carey, Senior Director of Perdue HealthWorks at Perdue Farms, also highlighted the strategic alignment of the rebrand. “The NAWHC rebrand will be critical in expanding market reach, all while aligning with new members’ strategic goals and initiatives,” she said.

As the recognized authority in the employer-sponsored health space, the National Association for Workplace Health Care remains committed to guiding its members toward optimal employee health outcomes and reduced medical spending. By fostering an environment of innovation and shared best practices, NAWHC positions itself squarely at the forefront of the workplace health care movement.

For more information about NAWHC, its newly expanded initiatives, or membership details, please visit www.nawhc.org.

About NAWHC 

The National Association for Workplace Health Care (www.nawhc.org), formerly known as the National Association of Worksite Health Centers, was founded in 2012 as the nation’s only organization singularly focused on assisting public and private employers, labor unions, and their vendor and provider partners in maximizing the return on investment from their direct contracting for onsite, near-site, mobile, and virtual health centers and other types of medical services. NAWHC offers industry-leading education, benchmarking, networking, and the nation’s largest clearinghouse of information and resources related to worksite health initiatives.

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Contact Person: Larry Boress, Executive Director

Company Name: National Association for Workplace Health Care

Email: info@nawhc.org

Phone: 214-665-8893

Website: www.nawhc.org

SAN MATEO, California, USA — CHI CHA SAN CHEN, the Taiwanese tea brand known as the “fine boutique of the tea-drink world,” will participate in the 2026 USA Asian Culture and Food Expo, taking place August 15-16 at the San Mateo County Event Center.

Guided by its brand belief, “Taiwan Tea, Global Taste,” CHI CHA SAN CHEN will introduce attendees to the craftsmanship, technology, and cultural traditions behind Taiwanese tea through product tastings, live brewing demonstrations, and an interactive tea aroma experience.

Built on its parent company’s more than 20 years of experience in tea production and brand management, CHI CHA SAN CHEN emphasizes professional tea-making, attention to detail, and consistent quality from tea-leaf selection to the preparation of each finished drink.

The brand currently operates across 15 U.S. states, as well as Hong Kong, Malaysia, Thailand, Australia, Singapore, and Canada. Its international growth reflects its mission to bring Taiwanese tea to a wider global audience while preserving the warmth and hospitality associated with Taiwanese tea culture.

“Our participation in the expo reflects our continued commitment to bringing Taiwanese tea to a broader U.S. audience,” said a spokesperson for CHI CHA SAN CHEN. “It allows us to connect with consumers, industry professionals, and potential partners while sharing the craftsmanship and technology behind the brand.”

Patented Brewing Technology and Signature Products 

At the center of CHI CHA SAN CHEN’s tea-making system is its patented Teapresso Machine, which features thousands of built-in brewing parameters and a multi-stage, temperature-controlled extraction process.

The system is designed to bring out the aroma and flavor characteristics of each tea while helping maintain consistent quality across different stores and international markets.

CHI CHA SAN CHEN’s Green Tea has received the three-star Superior Taste Award from the International Taste Institute for multiple consecutive years and has also earned the organization’s Diamond Taste Award.

The brand is also widely known for its signature Bubble Milk Tea. Its tapioca pearls are freshly prepared each day, simmered over low heat for 90 minutes, and served within three hours of preparation to maintain their intended texture and chewy consistency.

Selected drinks available at the expo will include Bubble Milk Tea, Green Tea, Mango Osmanthus Oolong Tea, Iced Peach Oolong Tea, and Lemon Condensed Milk.

An Interactive Introduction to Taiwanese Tea 

As part of its expo presentation, CHI CHA SAN CHEN will offer “Discover Taiwan Through Tea Aroma,” an interactive scent experience featuring six award-winning Taiwanese teas.

Participants will explore each tea’s distinctive aroma, from floral and creamy notes to roasted fragrances and the natural characteristics of Taiwan’s mountain-grown tea leaves.

They will then take part in a blind aroma challenge, using their sense of smell to identify a randomly selected tea.

A patented Teapresso Machine brought from Taiwan will also be used for live brewing demonstrations, allowing attendees to see how temperature, timing, and extraction techniques influence the aroma and flavor of each cup.

Meet CHI CHA SAN CHEN at 2026 USA Asian Culture and Food Expo

Dates: August 15–16, 2026

Time: 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

Location: San Mateo County Event Center

Address: 1346 Saratoga Drive, San Mateo, California

Booth No.: A3 & A4

About CHI CHA SAN CHEN

CHI CHA SAN CHEN positions itself as the “fine boutique of the tea-drink world.” From a single tea leaf to a finished cup, the brand insists on professional tea-making expertise and artisan-level attention to detail, pairing serene, artistic store spaces with warm, authentic Taiwanese hospitality. Its product portfolio spans Pure Teas, Signature Milk Teas, Fresh Fruit Teas, and Tea Master’s Picks, anchored by the internationally awarded Green Tea and its signature Bubble Milk Tea.

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Company Name:  CHI CHA SAN CHEN

Contact Person: Chloe Chang

Email: chichasanchen.global@teashop168.com.tw

Website: www.chichasanchen.com/en