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  • In real-world use cases, a Dell Pro 14 outperformed HP and Lenovo AI PCs, according to a Principled Technologies report

    PT compared system responsiveness and on-device AI performance on AMD Ryzen CPU-powered Dell Pro 14, HP ProBook 4 G1a 14, and Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 AI PCs.

    ROUND ROCK, TX, UNITED STATES, February 17, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — Slower, less capable laptops open the door to more stress and less productivity. Investing in AI PCs with higher performing processors can help users get ahead over time. To quantify the performance increases you might see, Principled Technologies (PT) compared the performance of three Windows 11 Pro AI PCs, each equipped with the best AMD Ryzen 5 processor available for that model during testing:

    • Dell Pro 14 configured with an AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 340 CPU and AMD Radeon 840M GPU
    • HP ProBook 4 G1a 14 configured with an AMD Ryzen 5 230 CPU and AMD Radeon 760M GPU
    • Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 configured with an AMD Ryzen 5 230 CPU and AMD Radeon 760M GPU

    PT ran multiple industry-standard benchmarks that measure CPU and NPU performance in order to compare system responsiveness and on-device AI performance.

    Then, to explore how higher performance on those benchmarks could improve real-world productivity, PT presented the hands-on testing results through the lens of a hypothetical end-user’s day. Their report introduces their hypothetical user as Nicole: “Nicole is a project manager at a leading consulting firm, responsible for delivering high-impact projects while ensuring alignment with business objectives and stakeholder expectations. Her employer is leveraging AI tools to accelerate everyday activities and her key responsibilities, which include:
    • Data collection and preparation, trend analysis, presenting key metrics for stakeholders, and providing actionable recommendations for marketing, pricing, and inventory strategies
    • Driving stakeholder satisfaction through clear communication and proactive problem-solving
    • Analyzing client data to uncover trends, build models, and prepare persuasive presentations
    • Tracking team progress, drafting status reports, checking performance metrics, and creating tailored updates for diverse audiences

    For Nicole, constant client interaction is central to success. She invests significant time analyzing data to build compelling cases and actionable insights, then translating those insights into business strategies. Her ultimate goal is to connect day-to-day project execution to client business value and the firm’s strategic objectives.”

    In addition to completing day-to-day activities and processing large datasets in less time, PT reveals the ways the Dell Pro 14 can help this hypothetical high producer embrace AI technologies that could streamline manual processes. The report notes, “The superior NPU performance on the Dell Pro 14, compared to the HP and Lenovo AI PCs we tested, means Nicole can rethink a lot of the time-intensive tasks she’s tackled manually in the past. She might want to employ AI tools for faster image and text analysis from scanned documents. Or she might research AI applications that will help her and her clients extract text from images, identify patterns in visual datasets, or validate compliance in visual assets remotely.”

    FAQ
    1. What challenges does this report address?
    Older laptops weren’t built for an AI-forward world. For users relying on slower, less capable PCs, productivity can take a hit. Newer laptops with additional AI capabilities can provide a speed boost that helps workers accomplish more with their time and get ahead in fast-paced environments.

    2. What are the key takeaways from the whitepaper?
    In hands-on testing by PT, the “Zen 5” AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 340 processor-powered Dell Pro 14 Copilot+ PC delivered faster on-device image processing, productivity application performance, and CPU multi-core performance than the “Zen 4” AMD Ryzen 5 230 processor-powered HP ProBook 4 G1a 14 and Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 8 AI PCs. The most significant differences were in speed to complete local AI tasks, which the report attributes in large part to superior NPU performance from the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 340 processor.

    3. How can these results benefit end-users and decision-makers?
    With faster performance, end-users like Nicole—the hypothetical worker in the report—can complete their everyday work faster and spend more time figuring out her most challenging projects, ultimately increasing her company’s and her team’s productivity. For decision-makers, stronger performance from high performers like Nicole can translate directly into improvements in their bottom line.

    4. How did PT conduct testing on the PCs?
    PT used a range of benchmarks and testing tools to compare performance for day-to-day tasks, office productivity work, and AI and other resource-intensive workloads. PT uses rigorous testing methodologies to mirror how real users work. Explore the complete methodologies, as well as hardware/software disclosures, at https://facts.pt/42CmbCq.

    5. What benchmarks and testing tools did PT use in this report?
    To measure performance, PT used industry-standard Cinebench 2024, the Procyon Office Productivity Benchmark, MLPerf Client, Geekbench AI, and Procyon AI Computer Vision benchmarks. PT also used the MobileMark 30 benchmark to assess battery life on the Dell Pro 14.

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    About Principled Technologies, Inc.
    Principled Technologies, Inc. is the leading provider of technology marketing and learning & development services.

    Principled Technologies, Inc. is located in Durham, North Carolina, USA. For more information, please visit www.principledtechnologies.com.

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  • Freightera Highlights Shipping Opportunities During Lunar New Year

    Navigating Lunar New Year Disruptions: Freightera Delivers Fast, Transparent Alternatives for Canadian and U.S. Shippers

    While Lunar New Year brings predictable hurdles for Asia-origin freight, it also creates opportunities to strengthen North American supply chain resilience.”
    — Eric Beckwitt, Founder and CEO

    VANCOUVER, BC, CANADA, February 17, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — As the Lunar New Year begins today, Freightera, the innovative North American freight marketplace, is advising Canadian and U.S. businesses on how to navigate potential disruptions to international supply chains. The holiday marks Asia’s largest annual manufacturing slowdown, with factory closures, labor migration, and port congestion beginning in the days leading up to the New Year and continuing for weeks afterward.

    For North American importers relying on suppliers in China, Vietnam, Korea, and beyond, planning remains critical. While international freight slows, domestic and cross-border shipping is still available and, in some cases, more affordable. Freightera was able to lower rates on key lanes, including Fort Mill, South Carolina to Baileyton, Alabama from $192 to $132 USD, Orlando, Florida to Wilmington, North Carolina from $192 to $150, Londonderry, New Hampshire to Toronto, Ontario from $266 to $222, Niagara Falls, New York to Atlanta, Georgia from $224 to $188, and Saint Louis, Missouri to Oxford, Mississippi from $210 to $139.

    These reductions highlight how businesses can offset international delays by leveraging regional and cross-border freight strategies.

    Other key ways Freightera supports resilience right now:

    • Instant quotes in seconds from hundreds of carriers for LTL, FTL, flatbed, and rail/intermodal shipments across Canada, the USA, and cross-border routes.
    • All-inclusive, transparent rates with no hidden fees—plus Rate Defence™ to protect against unfair carrier charges during volatile periods.
    • Exclusive discounted rates through strong carrier relationships, helping control costs when global rates spike.
    • 24/7 online booking, tracking, and paperwork management for quick, dependable moves to reroute inventory, shift sourcing domestically, or maintain flow for wholesalers, manufacturers, and distributors.
    • Greener options available to reduce emissions while securing capacity.

    “While Lunar New Year brings predictable hurdles for Asia-origin freight, it also creates opportunities to strengthen North American supply chain resilience,” said Eric Beckwitt, Freightera CEO. “Our platform empowers shippers to get fast, reliable quotes and bookings—keeping goods moving without the uncertainty of international delays.”

    Shippers feeling the pinch can get started immediately. Visit freightera.com for instant quotes and secure capacity today.

    About Freightera

    Freightera is the award-winning automated freight marketplace for businesses seeking lower shipping costs, simpler logistics, and a cleaner future. The platform provides instant access to billions of fixed-cost freight rates across North America, with SmartWay™-verified emissions data integrated into every quote.

    With over 25,000 customers—including manufacturers, distributors, wholesalers and retailers, importers, and exporters—and a proven track record of growth and profitability, Freightera is one of the most capital-efficient and impactful companies in freight automation and climate logistics.

    Freightera has received the Deloitte Technology Fast 50 Award, the Technology Impact Award, the Clean50 Award, and The Globe and Mail Changemaker Award.

    Learn more at freightera.com.

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  • CRN Names Common Knowledge Technology to 2026 MSP 500 List

    CKT earns its sixth CRN MSP 500 recognition, honored in the 2026 Pioneer 250 for innovative managed IT and cybersecurity leadership.

    DENVER, CO, UNITED STATES, February 17, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — Common Knowledge Technology (CKT), a Denver-based managed IT and cybersecurity services provider, announced today that it has been named by CRN®, a brand of The Channel Company, to the Managed Service Provider (MSP) 500 list in the Pioneer 250 category for 2026. CKT has once again been recognized as a top managed service provider in North America, marking the sixth time the company has been named to the prestigious CRN MSP 500 list.

    CRN’s annual MSP 500 list recognizes leading managed service providers across North America that deliver innovative services designed to enhance operational performance, strengthen cybersecurity, and maximize the return on technology investments.

    “The companies on our 2026 MSP 500 list are redefining what exceptional managed services look like, helping organizations of every size stay agile, maximize their IT investments and scale with confidence,” said Jennifer Follett, VP of U.S. Content and Executive Editor, CRN, The Channel Company. “These are the innovators who stay ahead of customer needs and deliver transformative services that free businesses to focus on what they do best and accelerate their success.”

    Common Knowledge Technology (CKT) was selected for its forward-thinking approach to managed services, combining strategic IT planning, advanced cybersecurity frameworks, and AI-informed solutions to help organizations operate more securely and efficiently. With more than two decades of experience, CKT continues to differentiate itself by making complex technology accessible and strategically valuable for business leaders across industries including architecture, engineering, construction, manufacturing, nonprofit, and professional services.

    “The role of an MSP is rapidly evolving, and we believe the future belongs to providers who combine innovation with strategic leadership,” said Peter Horewitch, CEO of Common Knowledge Technology. “We are investing heavily in AI integration, proactive security models, and scalable cloud architectures that don’t just support businesses; they accelerate them. Recognition on CRN’s MSP 500 list reinforces that our forward-thinking approach is helping redefine what modern managed services should look like.”

    The MSP 500 list highlights organizations that are driving measurable impact within the IT channel. These MSPs enable businesses to navigate evolving technology challenges while maintaining agility and fiscal responsibility.

    The 2026 MSP 500 list is featured online at crn.com/msp500.

    About Common Knowledge Technology (CKT): Founded in 2003, Common Knowledge Technology (CKT) is a Denver-based premium value managed service provider delivering personalized, high-quality IT and cybersecurity solutions to small and mid-sized organizations. Built on the belief that technology should be understandable and accessible, CKT offers strategic IT planning, proactive support, cybersecurity services, cloud solutions, and technology coaching. With long-standing client relationships and a highly experienced team, CKT helps organizations eliminate complexity, strengthen security, and leverage technology as a catalyst for growth. Learn more at here: https://www.ck-tek.com/

    About The Channel Company: The Channel Company (TCC) is the global leader in channel growth for the world’s top technology brands. We accelerate success across strategic channels for tech vendors, solution providers and end users with premier media brands, integrated marketing and event services, strategic consulting, and exclusive market and audience insights. TCC is a portfolio company of investment funds managed by EagleTree Capital, a New York City-based private equity firm. For more information, visit thechannelco.com.

    © 2026 The Channel Company, Inc. CRN is a registered trademark of The Channel Company, Inc. All rights reserved.

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  • Komerz Acquires Pathformance to Build the Commercial Growth Operating System for Global Brands

    The acquisition brings Komerz’s global commerce platform and Pathformance’s measurement valued in the hundreds of millions and charting a path to unicorn status

    Pathformance was built to show what drives incremental growth. With Komerz, we’ll scale globally and embed measurement into commerce execution—so brands make confident decisions that drive impact.”
    — Elizabeth Johnson

    MIAMI, FL, UNITED STATES, February 17, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — Komerz Ltd., a global commercial growth company operating at the intersection of marketing, commerce, and distribution, announces the acquisition of Pathformance, a leading marketing measurement and attribution firm.

    The acquisition values Komerz at $330 million post-deal and marks a significant strategic milestone in the evolution of how brands drive, measure, and scale growth in an increasingly fragmented marketing and commerce ecosystem.

    The acquisition brings together Komerz’s end-to-end commerce and market-entry platform with Pathformance’s proven expertise in unified measurement and attribution, creating one of the industry’s most comprehensive, outcome-driven operating models for growth.

    Together, the combined entity is designed to help brands with global ambitions move beyond siloed marketing metrics and disconnected execution toward a single, accountable system that directly links marketing investment to revenue impact across digital, retail, and marketplace channels.

    As marketers face mounting pressure to justify spend, navigate data fragmentation, and demonstrate tangible commercial outcomes, the integration of Pathformance positions Komerz to deliver a fundamentally different value proposition. Marketing is measured, activated, and optimized within the same commercial system, eliminating the traditional divide between insight and execution.

    “Pathformance was built to solve one core problem for marketers: understanding what truly drives incremental growth,” said Elizabeth Johnson, Chief Executive Officer of Pathformance. “Joining Komerz allows us to take that capability to a much broader client base and embed our measurement and attribution expertise directly into commerce execution. Together, we can help brands move from fragmented performance signals to clear, confident decisions that translate into real commercial impact.”

    Chris Bedford, Chief Operating Officer of Pathformance, added, “For us, this is about enabling commerce without complexity. Too often, brands are forced to choose between building brand equity and driving performance. With Komerz, we can help brands grow without separating brand from performance, bringing clarity, accountability, and simplicity to how growth is measured and delivered.”

    The acquisition significantly strengthens Komerz’s ability to support global and high-growth challenger brands as they expand across borders, channels, and retail environments. Komerz works with leading consumer brands across major categories including FMCG, beverages, electronics, personal care, and lifestyle, helping them accelerate growth through an end-to-end commercial system anchored to measurable results.

    “Clients increasingly demand unified, transparent insights that inform smarter marketing and drive commercial impact,” said Siddharth Shankar, Global Chief Operating Officer of Komerz Ltd. “Pathformance’s proven methodology enhances our ability to deliver these insights at scale and with precision. This integration elevates the value we offer by transforming data into decisive action across retail, digital, and marketplace channels. Komerz is building the Commercial Growth O/S for the world’s most ambitious brands.”

    Mr. Shankar brings to Komerz a strong track record of building and scaling global commerce platforms, having previously led the growth of a multi-billion-dollar consumer portfolio to a successful exit. At Komerz, he has been instrumental in shaping the company’s Commerce-as-a-Service model, designed to help brands globalize faster by breaking traditional barriers between marketing, distribution, logistics, and measurement.

    With this acquisition, Komerz accelerates its ambition to stand alongside the world’s most influential consulting, marketing, and technology firms by offering clients not just strategy or execution, but a fully integrated commercial growth system that is accountable to outcomes.

    About Komerz
    Komerz is a commercial growth operating system that unifies strategy, marketing, data, sales, and omnichannel distribution. Powered by AI, the Komerz OS helps ambitious consumer brands move faster, enter markets with confidence, and convert demand into measurable sales. With a global footprint spanning mature and emerging markets, many leading multinational organisations trust Komerz to scale and grow their long tail brands. komerz.co.uk


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    Pathformance helps advertisers overcome fragmented data, misaligned strategies, and unclear measurement by unifying both measurement and activation across marketing efforts using best in class measurement point of sale data. This proven capability is what has helped Pathformance earn a place on the Inc. 5000 list of America’s fastest-growing companies for four consecutive years. Pathformance has measured 500+ brands, evaluated the impact of 27 billion impressions, assessed $260 million in media budgets, and generated $1.9 billion in incremental sales for clients. By delivering standardized, actionable insights, Pathformance enables teams to make smarter decisions and drive real growth pathformance.com

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  • Empowering Artists and Creatives: it.com Domains Launches is.art Social Handle Service

    LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, February 17, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — it.com Domains, the global registry redefining how businesses and individuals establish their online presence, today announced that it has acquired the is.art domain zone from .ART Registry, the leading domain registry for the global arts community, and has launched the first stage of the is.art social handle service, designed to give artists and creatives a unified, recognizable digital identity.



    The initial release enables users to register personalized is.art domains — such as yourname.is.art—that function as redirect handles, pointing to an existing website or selected social and portfolio platforms. Designed to be simple, accessible, and artist-friendly, this first phase offers artists, students, and creatives an easy way to establish a professional digital identity without the complexity of traditional domain management.

    Users can register up to three is.art handles for free, with optional paid handles also available. There are no subscriptions and no renewals. Each handle redirects to one of a curated list of trusted platforms, including major social media, portfolio, and creative app services. While hosting, email, and DNS management are not included at this stage, users can change where their is.art handle points at any time within the supported services.

    The launch responds to growing demand within the arts community for flexible and scalable digital identity tools. As online visibility becomes increasingly essential, is.art aims to support creatives in presenting their work clearly and connecting with audiences and opportunities worldwide.

    Unlike conventional domains, is.art is purpose-built for artistic use cases. Future phases will introduce additional features optimized for portfolio presentation and creative practice, further expanding how artists and cultural workers can use is.art as part of their digital presence.

    Andrey Insarov, CEO of it.com Domains, echoed this enthusiasm, stating, “At it.com Domains, we’ve seen the power of third-level domains in helping businesses and individuals carve out their unique spaces online. We are committed to utilizing the best practices and technological developments we’ve gained from the successful launch of the .it.com domain zone to develop and scale this unique initiative. With the is.art service, we’re excited to bring new opportunities to the artistic community, providing a comprehensive solution that not only includes a distinctive domain name but also a ready-made platform for showcasing their work. We believe this will be a game-changer for aspiring artists and creatives looking to make their mark on the web.”

    “.ART has always been committed to providing artists with tools that enhance their visibility and showcase their work in the digital world,” said Ulvi Kasimov, Founder and CEO of .ART. “We are very happy that it.com Domains will bring their expertise and experience to support the next generation of creatives. The is.art initiative is more than just a domain — it is a flexible gateway for artists to establish their digital identity today and grow it further as new tools are introduced.”

    The is.art service is designed to be a cost-effective option, particularly appealing to students, emerging artists, and hobbyists who are just starting to build their online presence. By offering this easy handle that redirects to popular artist and social platforms, it.com Domains aims to give creatives a professional, memorable, and accessible digital identity.

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    The company, it.com Domains LLC, is the official operator for the .it.com domain registry offering domains under the .it.com suffix, e.g., yourname.it.com. It is also a Registry Services Provider (RSP) in the coming round of new gTLDs planned by ICANN for 2026.
    Headquartered in London, it.com Domains is committed to promoting the adoption and trusted use of the *.it.com domain space worldwide. https://get.it.com

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    Launched in 2016 through an exclusive agreement with UK Creative Ideas Ltd and ICANN, .ART began as a pioneering domain registry and is actively evolving its mission to become the definitive digital archive for all art and cultural objects. With over 700,000 domains registered in 170+ countries, .ART serves a diverse community of creatives, artists, museums, businesses, and brands passionate about the arts.

    Setting the standard for digital identity in the art world, .ART offers cutting-edge registry infrastructure built on the reliability and stability of current internet technologies while also leveraging Web3 and Blockchain innovations. Utilizing its patented “Digital Twin” process, the new ID.art platform offers credentialing and a suite of services that empower creatives to digitize, promote, and monetize any object—be it physical or digital. ID.art and the acquisition of HUG in late 2024 establish .ART Registry as a leading online gallery for artistic talent.

    Operating from international offices in London, Beijing, Los Angeles, and Washington D.C., and supported by a robust network of global Ambassadors, .ART is steadfast in its commitment to merge technology and art on a global scale. A portion of .ART’s revenue actively supports philanthropic initiatives, including the Art Therapy Initiative to promote the healing powers of art. Learn more at www.art.art. Register .ART domains at www.get.art or any domain name registrar such as GoDaddy, Namecheap, and others.

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  • PDQ Launches Integration with Freshworks, Eliminating Manual Handoffs Between Help Desk and Endpoint Operations

    New integration connects help desk workflows with automated endpoint actions to save IT teams time and improve reliability

    SALT LAKE CITY, UT, UNITED STATES, February 17, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — PDQ, a leading provider of endpoint management software for IT teams, today announced a new PDQ Connect integration with Freshdesk and Freshservice by Freshworks. Available now for all customers on the PDQ Connect Premium tier, the integration connects IT service management (ITSM) workflows directly with endpoint actions, helping teams resolve issues faster, reduce manual work, and maintain more reliable systems.

    By linking Freshworks’ service desk platforms with PDQ Connect’s automated endpoint management capabilities, IT teams can trigger actions like software deployment, remediation, and device updates directly from tickets to bridge the gap between support and operations.

    “Help desk tickets don’t exist in a vacuum; they usually point to something that needs to be fixed on an endpoint,” said Mark Littlefield, VP of Product at PDQ. “This integration gives IT teams a practical way to connect tickets to action. Instead of bouncing between tools or relying on manual follow-ups, teams can automate repeatable fixes and keep devices healthy with far less effort.”

    Turning tickets into action

    With the PDQ Connect and Freshworks integration, IT teams can:

    • Trigger endpoint actions from tickets in Freshdesk or Freshservice, reducing handoffs and manual steps
    • Automate common remediation workflows, such as deploying software, running scripts, or updating devices
    • Improve response times and reliability by resolving issues consistently across affected endpoints
    • Reduce tool sprawl by keeping service desk and endpoint management connected but flexible
    • Increase visibility for support technicians and sysadmins by pulling essential device metadata for the requesting user straight into the ticket’s sidebar

    The integration supports PDQ’s approach to automation: transparent, repeatable workflows that deliver real results fast.

    Practical automation

    PDQ continues to focus on automation that IT teams can trust and control.

    “By integrating PDQ Connect with Freshdesk and Freshservice, we’re giving customers a straightforward way to access and automate their device management capabilities straight from their ticketing solution of choice, because their time and effectiveness is of the essence to us,” said Chris Sandescu, Director of Product Integrations.

    The integration also strengthens PDQ’s position in the growing autonomous endpoint management (AEM) category by connecting endpoint automation directly into ITSM workflows, where much of IT’s day-to-day work actually begins.

    Available now

    The PDQ Connect integration with Freshdesk and Freshservice is available immediately for PDQ Connect Premium customers.

    To learn more or see the integration in action, visit pdq.com/pdq-connect. For a deeper look, tune in to PDQ’s weekly webcast on Thursday, February 19 at 10:00 a.m. MT for live demos and real-world automation examples.

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    PDQ builds IT management tools that are simple, secure, and pretty damn quick. Trusted by system administrators, MSPs, and IT professionals worldwide, PDQ’s suite of autonomous endpoint management (AEM) products like Connect and SmartDeploy streamlines patching, deployment, and vulnerability and endpoint management across Windows and macOS devices. Founded in 2001 and based in Salt Lake City, Utah, PDQ is built for sysadmins, by sysadmins, and trusted by over 33,000 customers.

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  • Ninja Dispatch Launches Client Dashboard to Bridge the Gap Between In-House and Outsourced Night Dispatch

    Ninja Dispatch launches My Ninja Dispatch dashboard, giving fleet operators live visibility into overnight dispatch activity for the first time.

    The dashboard exists so that trust is backed by full transparency. Our clients can see every check call, every load update, and every exception — the same visibility as sitting in the office at 2 AM.”
    — Teodor Stroie, Founder of Ninja Dispatch

    CLEVELAND, OH, UNITED STATES, February 17, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — Ninja Dispatch, the Cleveland-based managed night dispatch service founded in 2018, has launched My Ninja Dispatch, a real-time client dashboard designed to close the visibility gap between in-house dispatch teams and outsourced night dispatch operations. The dashboard, currently in beta with select clients, gives carriers, freight brokers, and third-party logistics providers a live window into everything happening during their overnight shifts.

    The tool was built to address a longstanding problem in the after hours dispatch industry. Trucking companies that keep dispatch in-house have direct oversight of their operations but face rising costs, high turnover, and difficulty staffing overnight shifts. Night dispatcher positions are among the hardest roles to fill in trucking — the undesirable hours lead to frequent turnover, and many carriers cycle through multiple hires before finding a reliable overnight dispatcher. A single in-house night dispatcher can cost upward of $50,000 per year in salary alone, before factoring in benefits, office space, equipment, and the cost of replacing that dispatcher when they leave. Companies that outsource gain cost efficiency but often lose visibility into what happens between evening close and morning open. My Ninja Dispatch is designed to deliver both — the transparency and control of an in-house team combined with the cost structure and reliability of a managed service.

    “When a trucking company hands us their night shift, they are trusting us with their drivers, their freight, and their client relationships,” said Teodor Stroie, founder of Ninja Dispatch. “The dashboard exists so that trust is backed by full transparency. Our clients can see every check call, every load update, every exception that was flagged, and how it was resolved — the same visibility they would have if they were sitting in the office at 2 AM.”

    Through the My Ninja Dispatch portal, fleet operators can view driver status updates, load tracking, broker and customer communications, exception alerts, and shift passdown reports. The dashboard provides a complete record of overnight dispatch activity so that morning teams can pick up exactly where the night shift left off, with no gaps in communication and no surprises.

    Ninja Dispatch builds a customized dispatch operation for each client rather than applying a one-size-fits-all model. The onboarding process begins with a shadowing period during which the Ninja Dispatch team observes and documents each client’s unique workflows, communication standards, and operational priorities. From there, the company develops a tailored standard operating procedure and integrates directly with the client’s existing technology stack, including leading TMS platforms such as McLeod, TMW, and Tai, and ELD and fleet management systems including Samsara, Motive, and KeepTruckin. Depending on the client’s needs, managed overnight coverage can include load tracking, exception and delay monitoring, ELD and HOS compliance checks, driver communication, broker and customer updates, appointment scheduling, TMS data entry, portal maintenance, shift passdown reporting, and detention and accessorial documentation.

    The company also offers what it calls the Ninja Guarantee: every shift is covered with no vacation or PTO gaps, any dispatcher who is not the right fit is replaced immediately, and a dedicated shift manager oversees every shift at no additional cost.

    Ninja Dispatch operates from offices in Cleveland, Ohio and Bucharest, Romania, using the eight-hour time zone difference to staff American overnight shifts with dispatchers working during standard daytime business hours in Europe. When it is midnight on the East Coast, it is 7 AM in Bucharest — meaning Ninja Dispatch’s overnight team is starting a normal workday, fully rested and alert, rather than working a graveyard shift. All dispatchers complete a three-month training program before working directly with client accounts.

    Ninja Dispatch has provided after hours dispatch services to more than 100 U.S. trucking fleets since 2018 and was voted the number one dispatching company by FreightWaves, a leading freight industry publication. The My Ninja Dispatch dashboard is currently available to clients in the beta program, with a broader rollout planned for 2026.

    For more information about Ninja Dispatch managed night dispatch services, visit https://ninjadispatch.com or the after hours dispatch services page at https://ninjadispatch.com/night-dispatch-after-hours-dispatch-services/.

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  • KIOSK Information Systems and AOPEN Solve the ‘Digital Front Door’ Reliability Crisis at HIMSS 2026

    KIOSK + AOPEN: The fanless, commercial-grade solution for reliable healthcare patient engagement. Zero-failure hardware at HIMSS 2026.

    A kiosk in a hospital is a key medical asset. AOPEN is proud to be the intelligence inside the KIOSK solution, providing something clinicians value most: reliability. These units work—every time.”
    — Chris Longo, AOPEN

    LAS VEGAS, NV, UNITED STATES, February 17, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — At HIMSS 2026 (Booth #5647), KIOSK Information Systems (KIOSK), the market leader in custom self-service solutions, will showcase the industry’s most resilient patient engagement platforms, powered discreetly by “zero-failure” computing technology from AOPEN, a global leader in commercial-grade Mini PCs.

    Patient check-in is the critical first step in care delivery. When kiosks fail, waiting rooms flood and clinical workflows stall. This partnership addresses the two specific hardware challenges that plague hospital IT directors: infection control and unplanned downtime.

    Designed and manufactured in the United States, KIOSK healthcare platforms are engineered to meet ADA requirements while supporting secure integration and enterprise-wide deployment.

    Why Healthcare Leaders Should Visit the Booth:

    -Infection Control Standard: Featured KIOSK solutions integrate AOPEN fanless thermal design, which is a requirement for sterile clinical environments, since it eliminates dust, bacteria, and airborne pathogens.

    -Commercial-Grade Uptime: AOPEN engineers its industrial engines for 24/7 continuous operation – no overheating, throttling, or failing under the heavy load of continuous patient use.

    -The “Invisible” Upgrade: KIOSK provides the intuitive, ergonomic interface patients expect; AOPEN provides the hardened processing power hospitals require.

    Schedule a meeting at HIMSS with the KIOSK Team here, and be sure to include the AOPEN team to learn more about their Mini PCs that power the kiosks.

    Engineered for the Clinic
    “A kiosk in a hospital is a key medical asset,” said Chris Longo. AOPEN. “AOPEN is proud to be the intelligence inside the KIOSK solution, providing something clinicians value most: reliability. These units work. Every time.”

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  • InSource Solutions Group Announces Acquisition of AVEVA Select California

    InSource Solutions Group Announces Acquisition of AVEVA Select California, Expanding Its Reach to Become the Largest AVEVA Select Partner in the Americas

    RICHMOND, VA, UNITED STATES, February 17, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — InSource Solutions Group, a leading provider of industrial automation software, services, and support, today announced the acquisition of AVEVA Select California, the exclusive AVEVA sales, support, and training organization serving the California region, from E&M Electric and Machinery, Inc. This strategic transaction expands InSource’s geographic footprint to the West Coast and strengthens its expertise across key industries including water and wastewater, technology, and broader process manufacturing verticals.

    Since 1990, AVEVA Select California has helped clients architect, deploy, maintain, and grow industrial software systems across diverse manufacturing and infrastructure environments. The organization brings deep expertise in AVEVA’s HMI, SCADA, MES, historian, and industrial information management solutions, as well as a strong reputation for high quality training and technical support.

    The acquisition builds on InSource Solutions Group’s 2025 expansion, when InSource Software Solutions, Cimsoft, and GS PlantOptics united to form the second largest AVEVA Select provider in the Americas. Those organizations brought together strong regional leadership and industry specific technical expertise across the Southeast U.S., Eastern Canada, and the Upper Midwest. The addition of AVEVA Select California now extends that reach even further, creating the largest AVEVA Select Partner organization across North America.

    A Strategic Move to Serve a Broader Client Base

    “This acquisition reflects our commitment to expand and diversify our capabilities to meet the evolving needs of industrial clients across the Americas,” said Rob Bansek, Chief Executive Officer of InSource Solutions Group. “AVEVA Select California brings a long standing legacy of excellence, industry depth, and client centric service. Their reputation in water, wastewater, and process manufacturing, combined with their team’s technical strength, makes them an ideal fit for our growing organization.”

    With this move, InSource Solutions Group gains geographic expansion into the West Coast, now serving clients coast to coast. The addition brings enhanced water and wastewater expertise supported by AVEVA Select California’s strong history in municipal and utility applications. The acquisition also adds broader technology and process manufacturing capabilities, industry leading training and client success programs including concierge, on site, and virtual delivery through a well established education services platform, and a nationwide team of AVEVA certified experts with deep knowledge across critical infrastructure, advanced manufacturing, and digital operations.

    Expanding a Growing AVEVA Ecosystem

    AVEVA Select California’s integration further strengthens InSource Solutions Group’s ability to support clients across the full AVEVA software portfolio from design and engineering to operations control, asset performance management, and enterprise information systems. The acquisition also expands access to thousands of AVEVA integration partners worldwide, enabling clients to accelerate digital transformation at scale.

    Continuity for Clients and Partners

    AVEVA Select California clients will continue receiving the same regional expertise and trusted support they rely on, now backed by a larger, unified InSource Solutions Group team spanning North America. Together, the combined organization will deliver expanded solutions, deeper technical resources, and enhanced service capabilities.

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  • AOPEN and KIOSK Information Systems Deliver Deployment-Ready Healthcare Solutions at HIMSS 2026

    Stop downtime & infection risk. KIOSK & AOPEN offer fanless, commercial-grade, deployment-ready patient engagement platforms at #HIMSS26.

    AOPEN Inc. (TSX:3046)

    We do the backend work of integrating fanless Mini PCs into premier KIOSK Information Systems enclosures so partners can focus on winning projects and seamless deployments.”
    — Chris Longo, AOPEN

    LAS VEGAS, NV, UNITED STATES, February 17, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — At HIMSS 2026 (Booth #5647), KIOSK Information Systems (KIOSK), the market leader in custom self-service solutions, and AOPEN, a global leader in commercial-grade computing, will demonstrate why their integrated partnership is the safest bet for resellers and distributors in the healthcare vertical.

    This collaboration combines market-leading KIOSK enclosures with AOPEN commercial-grade computing engines to create a SKU-ready enterprise solution that eliminates the common failure points of consumer-grade tablets and PCs. For channel partners, the “Digital Front Door” represents a massive revenue opportunity, but only if the hardware can survive the environment.

    Designed and manufactured in the United States, KIOSK healthcare platforms are engineered to meet ADA requirements while supporting secure integration and enterprise-wide deployment.

    Why Partners Should Visit the Booth:

    – Sellable Now, Not Later: The complete solution is streamlined, easily bundled under a single, active SKU. Project quotes are simple and swift, through established distribution channels with available stock.

    – Protect Your Margins: AOPEN commercial-grade reliability reduces post-deployment support tickets and RMA costs and protects reseller margins long after the sale.

    – Channel Partner Aligned: Solution design fits seamlessly into existing channel portfolios, with finalized pricing and spec sheets ready for immediate distribution.

    Schedule a meeting at HIMSS with the KIOSK Team here, and be sure to include the AOPEN team to learn more about their Mini PCs that power the kiosks.

    The Channel Advantage:
    “AOPEN is a turnkey solution ready for the channel,” said Chris Longo of AOPEN. “Healthcare clients demand reliability, and resellers demand availability. We do the backend work of integrating fanless Mini PCs into premier KIOSK Information Systems enclosures so partners can focus on winning projects and seamless deployments.”

    One-pagers and Channel Materials are downloadable here.

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