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  • Mavis Tires & Brakes Opens New State-of-the-Art Katy, Texas Location

    Mavis Tires & Brakes Opens New State-of-the-Art Katy, Texas Location

    This is the brand’s newest location in the greater Houston area, extending Mavis’s convenient and dependable service in Texas.

    KATY, TX, UNITED STATES, February 18, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — Mavis Tires and Brakes, a leading automotive service and tire retailer, is excited to announce the opening of its new Katy, Texas location at 3148 Katy Hockley Cut Off Rd., Katy, TX 77493. This is the brand’s newest location in the greater Houston area, extending Mavis’s convenient and dependable service in Texas.

    The new Mavis Tires store at 3148 Katy Hockley Cut Off Road offers a wide selection of tires from all of the top brands along with a full line of Mavis products to meet the automotive needs of Katy-area residents. Beyond tires, the certified technicians at the new location provide a full suite of automotive maintenance and repair services, including:

    • Brake service
    • Wheel alignments
    • Tire repair and rotation
    • Battery testing and replacement
    • Suspension and steering
    • And so much more

    With convenient hours, competitive pricing, and fast, friendly service, the new Mavis Tires location in Katy, Texas is dedicated to keeping drivers safely on the road and vehicles operating at peak performance. New customers can receive discounts like $35 off a wheel alignment, up to $140 off a front and rear brake service, and more through December 31st.

    Visit the new Mavis Tires and Brakes in Katy today to experience the Mavis difference and keep your car performing at its best! Dependable people depend on Mavis.

    ABOUT MAVIS TIRE EXPRESS SERVICES CORP.
    Mavis Tire Express Services Corp. (“Mavis”) is one of North America’s largest independent tire and vehicle service providers, with a rapidly growing footprint of more than 3,500 owned and franchised retail locations across the U.S. and Canada. Headquartered and based in White Plains, New York, Mavis delivers expert automotive care – including tires and brakes, oil changes, inspections, and auto repair – through a family of trusted brands.

    Mavis owns and operates a portfolio of auto service center brands including Mavis Discount Tire, Mavis Tires & Brakes, Midas, Express Oil Change & Tire Engineers, Brakes Plus, Tire Kingdom, NTB (National Tire & Battery), Town Fair Tire, and Tuffy. Together, these brands serve millions of drivers each year, with a commitment to dependability, safety, convenience, and value. For more information about Mavis or our family of automotive brands, visit www.mavis.com.


    Original article: https://www.mavis.com/news/mavis-new-store-opening-katy-texas/

    Jeff Dillow
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  • Consolidus Closes 2025 with Continued Accelerated Growth as Public Institutions Consolidate Branded Purchasing

    Consolidus Closes 2025 with Continued Accelerated Growth as Public Institutions Consolidate Branded Purchasing

    With strong growth in each quarter, the branded solutions leader added a record number of new clients as the industry had its weakest year since the pandemic.

    That 230% increase tells me that more institutions are recognizing this is as no longer a ‘nice-to-have,’ but how modern procurement should work.”
    — Jeffrey Jones

    AKRON, OH, UNITED STATES, February 18, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — Consolidus, the leading solution to consolidate, govern, and automate institutional branded purchasing for public sector agencies, today announced continued accelerated growth through the second half of 2025, closing the year with strong momentum despite ongoing macroeconomic volatility and tariff-related uncertainty that weighed on the broader industry.

    Building on a record-setting first half, the company maintained double-digit, year-over-year growth through Q3 and Q4 as universities, local governments increasingly turned to Consolidus to centralize and streamline branded merchandise purchasing.

    New contract bookings in higher education and government increased 230% year-over-year in 2025. This sharp acceleration reflects growing institutional demand for a more structured, technology-centered approach to managing branded merchandise purchases at scale.

    Notable new higher education partnerships signed in the second half include:

    * University of South Florida

    * University of Michigan

    * North Carolina State University

    * Auburn University

    Consolidus also recorded a milestone year in local government expansion, adding a record number of new counties and cities nationwide.

    Growth Against Industry Headwinds

    The company’s full-year results for growth in 2025 are especially notable given the challenges facing the broader promotional products industry. According to ASI Research, U.S. promotional products sales declined for the first two quarters of 2025, the first back-to-back quarterly drops since the COVID-19 pandemic, with a single-digit rebound in the second half of the year. Companies serving the education sector were hit hardest due to budget pressures and tariff uncertainty.

    Yet Consolidus, whose primary market includes higher education, consistently accelerated through those same headwinds.

    “Our 2025 results speak to something that goes beyond a good sales year,” said Jeffrey Jones, Founder and CEO of Consolidus. “When the rest of the industry is contracting in this environment where institutions are under more scrutiny than ever to manage spend responsibly, organizations don’t stop buying branded merchandise – they just look for a smarter way to do it. That’s exactly what Consolidus provides, and we are proud to help them do so more efficiently.

    “Our clients can now consolidate their spend, automate time-consuming processes, get data visibility they didn’t have before, and protect their brand equity in the process. That 230% increase tells me that more institutions are recognizing this is as no longer a ‘nice-to-have,’ but how modern procurement should work.”

    Looking Ahead

    As public-sector organizations continue to modernize procurement practices, Consolidus remains focused on delivering integrated technology, quality products, access to co-op purchasing, and high-touch account support, all tailored to the unique needs and complexity of higher education and government organizations.

    “I’m incredibly proud of our team for what they’ve accomplished this year,” said Jones. “And I’m grateful to our clients who continue to push us to be better. Whether it’s a huge research university or a smaller HBCU, every institution we work with deserves a smarter way to manage branded purchasing, helping their organizations make a lasting impression. That’s what gets us excited about the work we do each day.”

    Learn more at www.consolidus.com. If you are a procurement leader and would like more information about Consolidus solutions or its cooperative contract partners, contact Todd Fitzwater at todd.f@consolidus.com.

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    About Consolidus

    Consolidus is redefining the way leading universities, schools, non-profits, and government offices purchase promotional products and custom-branded merchandise. If you can put a logo on it, Consolidus can help you get it on time, in bulk, and at significant savings. From the basics like pens and tee shirts, to unique promo giveaways, gifts and gear, each customer is supported by a dedicated US-based account management team to help simplify the order process and efficiently manage high-volume demands. For procurement and brand licensing professionals, Consolidus technology is an absolute gamechanger. Get in touch to learn more at info@consolidus.com.

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  • Front Office 360 Launches NIL & Cap Platform for Collegiate Athletics, Built by Pro Sports Industry Veterans

    Front Office 360 Launches NIL & Cap Platform for Collegiate Athletics, Built by Pro Sports Industry Veterans

    Developed with NFL front office expertise, Front Office 360 brings structure, valuation, and cap strategy tools to collegiate NIL and revenue-share
    management

    NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, February 18, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — Front Office 360, powered by RockDaisy, is a cap management software platform purpose-built for collegiate athletic programs, bringing professional front office structure and discipline to the rapidly evolving Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) and revenue-share landscape—across all sports.

    Led by longtime NFL executive Cliff Stein, Front Office 360 applies proven professional cap and contract management practices to college athletics at a time when institutions are being asked to manage athlete compensation with increasing complexity and accountability. During his 22 years with the Chicago Bears, Stein served as salary cap manager and contract negotiator, overseeing more than $3 billion in player contracts. While advising multiple Power Four universities on NIL and revenue-share strategies, Stein identified a growing gap: athletic departments were being asked to operate more like professional front offices without the tools or infrastructure to manage budgets, valuations and negotiations efficiently.

    Front Office 360 is currently in use by multiple Power 4 conference programs and is available to athletic departments seeking professional-grade tools to manage athlete compensation responsibly in the evolving collegiate landscape.

    “The new NIL and revenue-share landscape involves athlete valuation, contract administration and negotiations that have never been a part of college athletics,” said Stein. “Using the professional sports front office model, Front Office 360 was built to bring structure, discipline and clarity to that process.”

    Sports law attorney Matt Kelly, who has worked closely with collegiate athletic departments for more than 12 years, played an instrumental role in shaping the platform’s vision. “Institutional NIL payments have fundamentally changed the decision-making environment for athletic departments,” said Kelly. “Schools must now balance competitive pressures with budget, compliance and long-term planning. Front Office 360 provides a framework for consistency, transparency and accountability.”

    To bring Front Office 360 to life, Stein partnered with RockDaisy, LLC, led by Chris Tanck and Elvis Pereymer. Tanck and Pereymer spent more than 17 years at the National Football League, where they helped design and build the league’s Football Information System (FIS)—the salary cap and contract reporting database used by all 32 NFL teams. “We’ve spent years building the systems professional front offices rely on every day,” said Tanck. “Front Office 360 applies that same technical foundation to college athletics, helping programs move beyond spreadsheets into a modern, scalable cap and contract management platform.”

    With institutional dollars now being committed directly to student-athletes, athletic departments are being asked to manage compensation across all sports with increasing discipline and accountability.

    Industry Adoption

    “In anticipation of the House settlement, it was critical that we identify an innovative solution to oversee cap management and athlete compensation across all sports. Front Office 360, combined with the industry expertise behind the platform, allowed us to quickly build cap models, assess athlete value based on evaluation, and position ourselves effectively for retention and transfer portal decision-making.” – Marcus Sedberry, GM for Wisconsin Football

    “As we navigated the NIL landscape, we began adopting practices from the professional sports model. Front Office 360, along with the industry expertise behind the platform, helped us create a cap management strategy that allows player evaluation to drive valuation and provides a framework for measuring the return on investment of each contract.” – Jordan Sorrells, GM of Football, Clemson University

    “We reviewed the vendor landscape and quickly concluded that Front Office 360 provides the tools necessary to manage and oversee revenue-share and NIL compensation across all sports. The platform offers the structure and visibility needed to support informed decision-making in a rapidly evolving environment.” – Mitchell Moorer, Michigan State University

    “As a former NFL head coach, I have firsthand experience with how professional teams manage the salary cap. Front Office 360 delivers not only the tools required for effective cap management, but also the industry expertise necessary to apply those tools at a high level.” – Ron Rivera, GM of California Football

    Key Features in Phase 1
    • Allocate: Budget allocations across sports
    • Valuation: Evaluation-driven compensation
    • Build: Profiles and cap modeling
    • Negotiate: Contract workflows
    • Cash Flow: Real-time

    Built by industry professionals, Front Office 360 reflects real-world collegiate front office workflows and was recently featured in Sports Business Journal. Learn more at FrontOffice360.com.

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  • Lucky Pikinini Builds Growing Steam Catalog of Story-Driven Action Games, Led by New 2026 Release

    Lucky Pikinini Builds Growing Steam Catalog of Story-Driven Action Games, Led by New 2026 Release

    LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, February 18, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — Independent PC game developer Lucky Tlhalerwa, known publicly as Lucky Pikinini, is pleased to announce its expansion of a multi-year catalog of story-driven action titles released for worldwide audiences on Steam. Since beginning game development in 2017, the developer has published six games and remains focused on creating large-scale action experiences designed for players who value narrative progression, varied mechanics, and long-term updates.

    Recently, the developer’s latest release, IMS Intelligence Corp, launched worldwide on January 26, 2026. Positioned as a large-scale third-person and first-person storytelling action game for Microsoft Windows PC, the title reflects a long development arc intended to deliver a more expansive experience within the broader Super Incursion / IMS universe. The project also reinforces a franchise-building approach, with multiple installments designed to expand characters, lore, and gameplay systems over time.

    According to developers, the key theme across Lucky Pikinini’s work is a commitment to single-player storytelling at a time when much of the market leans heavily toward multiplayer-first design. Rather than narrowing the experience to one combat style, the developer emphasizes layered gameplay that allows players to approach fights in different ways. Certain titles combine multiple mechanics, such as ranged combat, melee options, explosive tools, crafting systems, and hand-to-hand techniques, so encounters can play out with meaningful variety based on player choice.

    Furthermore, the catalog also includes survival gameplay alongside story-driven content. With survival modes less commonly treated as core features in many recent action releases, Lucky Pikinini positions this format as an additional pillar of replayability, giving players alternative challenges beyond the main narrative arc.

    “Story-driven action games still matter, especially when players can experiment with different mechanics and strategies instead of being pushed into one repetitive loop,” says Lucky Pikinini. “My goal is to keep raising quality with each release, such as better graphics, stronger gameplay, fewer bugs, and storytelling that feels worth the time – all while continuing to support games with updates after launch.”

    In addition to game development, the creator is also a comic artist and has published six comic books, with several game concepts described as adaptations of original comic worlds into playable PC experiences. Looking ahead, the developer plans to continue expanding existing franchises while introducing new ones. One upcoming franchise concept, the Earth Lightning Force series, is described as a story-driven action saga centered on a super-powered soldier named Cadmiss McCurdy, with a first release targeted for a late 2026 or early 2027 window.

    Lucky Pikinini’s games have collectively sold more than 30,000 copies, and the catalog is expected to continue growing as new installments and franchises are introduced.

    For more information, or to download, please visit https://store.steampowered.com/app/4268120/Lucky_Pikinini__IMS_Intelligence_Corp/.

    About Lucky Pikinini

    Lucky Pikinini is an independent PC game developer and comic creator known for story-driven action titles released on Steam. Active since 2017, the developer has published six games and focuses on large-scale single-player experiences that combine multiple gameplay mechanics, survival elements, and ongoing post-launch updates to support long-term player experience.

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  • Censinet Achieves SOC 2 Type 2 Compliance

    Censinet Achieves SOC 2 Type 2 Compliance

    Validated via AICPA Trust Services Criteria, Censinet maintains rigorous controls for security, availability, and confidentiality across the Censinet RiskOps™.

    If we’re going to help our customers raise the bar on risk management and cybersecurity in healthcare, we must hold ourselves to those same rigorous standards.”
    — David Woska Ph.D., CISO of Censinet

    BOSTON, MA, UNITED STATES, February 18, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — Censinet announced today the successful completion of its SOC 2® Type 2 examination for the Censinet RiskOps platform, its SaaS healthcare vendor risk management system.

    The SOC 2 Type 2 audit was conducted by A-LIGN, a leading provider of cybersecurity compliance trusted by more than 4,000 global organizations. As part of the examination, A-LIGN evaluated controls across key operational areas, including access management, system monitoring, change management, incident response, and vendor security practices.

    “Completing our SOC 2 Type 2 examination is a significant milestone for Censinet and a direct reflection of the standard we hold ourselves to as a company entrusted with the cybersecurity risk data of more than 200 healthcare organizations and 55,000 vendors and products,” said Ed Gaudet, CEO and Founder of Censinet. “Healthcare is one of the most targeted and highly regulated industries in the world. Our customers need to know that Censinet RiskOps, the platform they rely on to manage third-party and enterprise risk, AI governance, and cybersecurity benchmarking meets the highest operational security standards; this report provides that assurance.”

    Censinet’s cloud-based RiskOps platform serves a growing network of more than 50,000 vendors and products and enables healthcare organizations to assess, manage, and benchmark cybersecurity risk at scale. The SOC 2 Type 2 report supports the security, compliance, and risk management requirements that healthcare systems, health plans, and their partners depend on when evaluating technology vendors.

    “We ask healthcare organizations every day to trust us with some of their most sensitive risk and vendor data,” said David Woska, Ph.D., Chief Information Security Officer of Censinet. “Achieving SOC 2 Type 2 isn’t just a checkbox, but proof that we practice what we preach. If we’re going to help our customers raise the bar on risk management and cybersecurity in healthcare, we must hold ourselves to those same rigorous standards.”

    Established by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA), the SOC 2 audit is designed for organizations of any size, regardless of industry and scope, to ensure the personal assets of their potential and existing customers are protected. SOC 2 reports are recognized globally and affirm that a company’s infrastructure, software, people, data, policies, procedures, and operations have been formally reviewed.

    “Congratulations to Censinet for earning their SOC 2 attestation, which is a widely recognized signal of trust and security,” said Steve Simmons, COO of A-LIGN. “It’s great to work with organizations like Censinet who understand the value of expertise in driving an efficient audit and the importance of a high-quality final report.”

    This certification demonstrates Censinet’s continued commitment to compliance and provides customers with confidence that required safeguards are in place to protect their data.

    About Censinet

    Censinet®, based in Boston, MA, takes the risk out of healthcare with Censinet RiskOps™, the industry’s first and only cloud-based risk exchange of healthcare organizations working together to manage and mitigate cyber risk. Purpose-built for healthcare, Censinet RiskOps delivers total automation across all third-party and enterprise risk management workflows and best practices. Censinet transforms cyber risk management by leveraging network scale and efficiencies, providing actionable insight, and improving overall operational effectiveness while eliminating risks to patient safety, data, and care delivery. Censinet is an American Hospital Association (AHA) Preferred Cybersecurity Provider. Find out more about Censinet and its RiskOps platform at censinet.com.

    About A-LIGN

    A-LIGN is the leading provider of high-quality, efficient cybersecurity compliance programs. Combining experienced auditors and audit management technology, A-LIGN provides the widest breadth and depth of services including SOC 2, ISO 27001, HITRUST, FedRAMP, and PCI. A-LIGN is the number one issuer of SOC 2 and a leading HITRUST and FedRAMP assessor. To learn more, visit a-lign.com.


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  • STMicroelectronics’ phase-shift control ICs squeeze more efficiency from resonant converters

    STMicroelectronics’ phase-shift control ICs squeeze more efficiency from resonant converters

    New controllers enhance no-load performance in power supplies and lighting drivers

    STMicroelectronics (NYSE:STM)

    GENEVA, SWITZERLAND, February 18, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — STMicroelectronics has introduced the STNRG599A and STNRG599B controllers for resonant-converter topologies with innovative phase-shift control (PSC) that boosts power-supply no-load efficiency and delivers flicker-free deep dimming in lighting applications.

    The STNRG599A is optimized for power conversion, with built-in X-capacitor discharge circuitry for safety in adapters, chargers, TV power supplies, and industrial power supplies. The STNRG599B, without discharge circuitry, targets circuits such as lighting drivers. The controllers operate up to 750kHz maximum frequency, with a wide input-voltage range to handle applications from 90W to several hundred Watts.

    In each IC, two complementary outputs drive external high-side and low-side switches 180° out-of-phase, with zero-voltage switching across the full operating range. ST’s PSC technique regulates the output by directly controlling the phase shift between the half-bridge voltage and the resonant-tank current. This reduces the control loop’s sensitivity to LLC/LCC component tolerances, which stabilizes the burst-mode entry and exit thresholds, enhances dynamic behavior, and increases input-voltage ripple rejection.

    Both controllers integrate hard-switching prevention and anti-capacitive protection. In addition, overcurrent protection with delayed shutdown and automatic restart controlled by an external pin allow flexible management of short-term overcurrent events, persistent overloads, and output short-circuits. There is also non-latched DC brown-out/brown-in protection with programmable enable and disable thresholds, which prevents operation when the input voltage is outside the selected range.

    Using the associated EVLG599-250WLLC evaluation board, users can quickly explore how PSC improves performance and efficiency in AC/DC adapters, industrial DC/DC converters, and switched-mode power supplies. The board combines the STNRG599A with ST’s SRK2001A synchronous rectifier and MasterGaN1L power system-in-package, which contains two 150mΩ GaN FETs and an offline half-bridge driver. The ready-to-use heatsink-free converter has sub-1µA standby current and delivers up to 10A continuous output current within a 78mm x 54mm x 23mm outline.

    The STNRG599A and STNRG599B are in production now, in a SO16N package, priced from $0.61 for orders of 1000 pieces.

    The EVLG599-250WLLC is available from the eSTore or through distributors for $336.00.

    Please visit www.st.com/stnrg599 for more information.

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  • iOT365 Launches the First Autonomous Continuous Compliance Intelligence Platform, Defining a New Cybersecurity Category

    iOT365 Launches the First Autonomous Continuous Compliance Intelligence Platform, Defining a New Cybersecurity Category

    iOT365 introduces Autonomous Continuous Compliance Intelligence, transforming cybersecurity operations into continuous governance and real-time cyber assurance.

    Cybersecurity is entering a governance era. Autonomous Continuous Compliance Intelligence turns live security operations into continuous regulatory assurance and executive visibility.”
    — Alexander Tartakovsky, Founder & CEO, iOT365

    NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, February 18, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — iOT365 today announced the launch of Autonomous Continuous Compliance Intelligence, a new cybersecurity platform category designed to transform live operational security telemetry into continuous regulatory assurance and executive cyber governance.

    As cyber regulation accelerates globally, organizations are moving beyond periodic audits toward real-time accountability. Frameworks such as the NIST Cybersecurity Framework, NERC CIP, ISO/IEC 27001, IEC 62443, and evolving international regulatory mandates are shifting cybersecurity from a detection-focused discipline to a governance-driven operational function.

    iOT365 introduces what it describes as the industry’s first Cyber Compliance Operating System — an AI-driven platform that embeds compliance intelligence directly into live security operations.

    A New Phase of Cybersecurity
    For years, cybersecurity platforms prioritized alerts and incident response, while compliance remained manual, fragmented, and retrospective. Today, regulators and boards increasingly require continuous visibility into cyber posture, measurable control validation, and real-time governance insight.

    iOT365 addresses this shift by automatically mapping operational security telemetry to global regulatory frameworks, enabling organizations to operate in a state of continuous audit readiness.
    “Cybersecurity is entering an era defined by governance, not just detection,” said Alexander Tartakovsky, Founder & CEO of iOT365.

    “We believe Autonomous Continuous Compliance Intelligence represents a new platform layer — where AI transforms cybersecurity operations into continuous regulatory assurance.”

    Introducing the Cyber Compliance Operating System
    The iOT365 platform integrates multiple cybersecurity functions into a unified operational architecture:
    • Network-based IDS visibility across IT and OT environments
    • Centralized SIEM-level telemetry correlation
    • AI-driven Virtual SOC automation
    • Autonomous continuous compliance reporting
    • Executive dashboards aligned with global regulatory frameworks
    Rather than generating static reports, the platform continuously produces structured regulatory intelligence from live security activity.

    Why the Market Is Shifting Now
    A convergence of global forces is accelerating demand for continuous cyber governance:
    • Expansion of enforceable cyber regulations across critical infrastructure and regulated industries
    • Increasing executive accountability for cyber risk posture
    • Rising operational costs associated with manual compliance workflows
    • The growing need for measurable, evidence-based cybersecurity assurance
    Traditional SIEM tools focus on events, while GRC platforms focus on documentation. iOT365 connects both domains into a single operational layer designed for continuous governance.

    Positioned at the Intersection of Security and Regulation
    The emergence of Autonomous Continuous Compliance Intelligence spans several major cybersecurity markets:
    • Security analytics and SIEM
    • Managed SOC and MSSP services
    • Governance, Risk & Compliance platforms
    • Industrial and OT cybersecurity
    • Regulatory cyber assurance solutions
    As compliance becomes an operational requirement rather than an annual exercise, continuous automation is expected to reshape enterprise cybersecurity architectures.

    Scaling a New Category
    iOT365 is expanding globally through:
    • Strategic MSSP and integrator partnerships
    • Deployments across regulated enterprise and critical infrastructure environments
    • Growth across North American, European, and international regulatory markets
    • Continued development of AI-driven governance automation capabilities
    The company is engaging strategic investors aligned with its vision of establishing Autonomous Continuous Compliance Intelligence as a foundational cybersecurity category.

    About iOT365
    iOT365 is an AI-powered unified cybersecurity platform integrating IDS, SIEM, and Virtual SOC into a single architecture designed for autonomous continuous compliance and cyber governance. With global operations centered in New York, the company focuses on regulated industries and critical infrastructure seeking real-time regulatory assurance and operational resilience.

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  • Advantary Services Group and Anchora Advisory Form Strategic Alliance to Fund Private Equity Deals

    Advantary Services Group and Anchora Advisory Form Strategic Alliance to Fund Private Equity Deals

    Advantary will provide growth capital to support Anchora sourced opportunities; Anchora CEO Joe C. Lopez and COO Bobby Bray join Advantary as partners.

    We are excited to partner with Anchora and welcome Joe and Bobby to the Advantary team.”
    — Stephen Kuhn, founder of Advantary

    SAN FRANCISCO, CA, UNITED STATES, February 18, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — Advantary Services Group, a division of Advantary LLC (Advantary), and Anchora Advisory Group are pleased to announce a strategic alliance to source, evaluate, and support private market investment opportunities. Under the alliance, Advantary will provide growth capital to fund and support Anchora-sourced transactions. As part of the agreement, Anchora founder and CEO Joe C. Lopez and Anchora COO Bobby Bray will join Advantary as partners.

    The alliance combines Advantary’s investment and operational platform with Anchora’s market-entry expertise and track record helping companies expand internationally, particularly across Africa, the Middle East, and the Global South. The firms said the collaboration is intended to accelerate deal flow, expand access to growth capital for high-potential companies, and strengthen post-investment value creation through Advantary’s services capabilities.

    “Forming this strategic alliance opens a new chapter for Anchora and the businesses we serve,” said Joe C. Lopez, founder and CEO of Anchora and incoming partner at Advantary. “By pairing Anchora’s on-the-ground market insight and deal origination expertise with Advantary’s capital and operational depth, we can move faster on high-impact opportunities and deliver sustainable, measurable outcomes in regions that have historically had less access to long-term growth capital.”

    Stephen Kuhn, founder of Advantary, said the partnership advances the firm’s mission to deploy conscious, outcome-oriented capital into expanded opportunities.

    “We are excited to partner with Anchora and welcome Joe and Bobby to the Advantary team,” Kuhn said. “Anchora’s ability to guide companies into new markets and drive sustainable growth complements Advantary’s commitment to seek attractive, risk-adjusted outcomes through disciplined investing and hands-on operational support. Together, we expect to identify, and support, businesses poised for scalable, responsible growth.”

    The firms expect to immediately begin joint sourcing, due diligence, and investment activity immediately, prioritizing companies with scalable business models, strong management teams, and the potential for measurable social and economic impact.

    About Advantary

    Advantary, LLC is a global investment, and advisory services, firm grounded in conscious leadership principles. Advantary Capital Partners (ACP), its investment division, focuses on impact-oriented private market investments. Advantary Services Group (ASG) provides clients with deep operational expertise focused on profitable, and sustainable, growth across its practices, including corporate growth strategy, AI integration and readiness, interim CxO support, financing strategy, board governance, IP strategy, strategic capital solutions, and cross-border expansion. Together, ACP and ASG pair smart capital with hands-on support.

    About Anchora Advisory

    Anchora is a premier advisory firm that helps companies grow globally, raise capital, and enter new markets. With roots at the University of Oxford, Anchora brings a diverse team of seasoned business leaders and industry specialists. With a focus on growth, internationalization, and the innovative use of technology, Anchora is dedicated to guiding organizations toward success in emerging markets, particularly across Africa, the Middle East, and the Global South. For more information, visit AnchoraAdvisory.com.

    Important Notices

    This press release is for informational purposes only, and does not constitute an offer to sell, or a solicitation of an offer to buy, any security. Any offer, or solicitation, will be made only pursuant to definitive offering documents, and in accordance with applicable law.

    Forward-Looking Statements: This press release contains forward-looking statements that involve risks, and uncertainties. Actual results may differ materially from those expressed, or implied, by these statements. Neither Advantary nor Anchora undertakes any obligation to update forward-looking statements, except as required by law.

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  • Punaluʻu Black Sand Beach Emerges as Premier Destination for Big Island Wedding Officiant

    Punaluʻu Black Sand Beach Emerges as Premier Destination for Big Island Wedding Officiant

    Iconic southern coastline sees surge in couples seeking dramatic volcanic backdrops for intimate ceremonies.

    Couples who choose Punaluʻu are making a deliberate decision to embrace an unscripted environment.”
    — Deanna DiMichele, founder and lead officiant of Kona Wedding Officiant

    KAILUA-KONA, HI, UNITED STATES, February 18, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — Punaluʻu Black Sand Beach, located along Hawaiʻi Island’s southern coast, has emerged as one of the most sought-after locations for intimate weddings and elopements in 2025, according to new booking data from Kona Wedding Officiant.

    The company reports a significant rise in couples choosing this iconic black sand shoreline for its dramatic scenery, natural beauty, and profound sense of place. Known for its jet-black volcanic sand, swaying palms, and resident honu (sea turtle) population, Punaluʻu offers a ceremony backdrop distinct from the island’s more frequented resort beaches.

    “Punaluʻu represents a significant shift in how couples are approaching destination weddings,” said Deanna DiMichele, founder and lead officiant of Kona Wedding Officiant. “Rather than selecting a location based only on convenience or photographic familiarity, couples are increasingly drawn to sites with genuine cultural and geological significance. The black sand coastline offers something irreplicable: a direct connection to the island’s volcanic origins and its living ecosystem.”

    The trend reflects broader shifts in destination wedding preferences identified in recent industry analysis. Travel data indicates that over 70% of Hawaii-bound travelers now actively seek sustainable and culturally immersive experiences, prioritizing meaningful connection over conventional tourism. Punaluʻu’s protected status as a county park and its significance to native Hawaiian culture align directly with this values-driven approach to celebration.

    However, marrying at Punaluʻu requires navigating considerations that do not apply to conventional resort venues. The beach is a public park operated by the Department of Parks and Recreation, with specific requirements regarding group size, equipment, and environmental impact. Ceremonies must remain small, leave no trace, and respect both wildlife and other beachgoers.

    “Couples who choose Punaluʻu are making a deliberate decision to embrace an unscripted environment,” DiMichele explained. “Unlike a private resort lawn where every variable can be controlled, a public shoreline requires flexibility and respect for both natural conditions and other visitors. Our role is to ensure couples are prepared for these variables so they can focus entirely on the moment itself.”

    Kona Wedding Officiant’s expertise includes securing the necessary permits, advising on optimal ceremony timing, and providing clients with location-specific guidance. Sunrise and early evening hours offer softer light and fewer crowds, while flexible scheduling accommodates Hawaii’s variable weather patterns. The company also counsels couples on practical considerations: uneven volcanic terrain requiring appropriate footwear, reef-safe sunscreen to protect marine life, and lightweight cover options for sun or sudden rain.

    For photography, Punaluʻu presents distinct visual opportunities. The vibrancy of wedding attire against the black sand, combined with the natural framing of lava rock and palm trees, creates imagery that is immediately recognizable as uniquely Hawaiian.

    “The question we hear most frequently from couples has shifted,” DiMichele noted. “They used to ask which locations were most popular or most photographed. Now they ask which locations will make their ceremony feel grounded in this place. Punaluʻu answers that question definitively. It requires more preparation than the usual venues, but couples consistently report that the preparation was worthwhile.”

    Kona Wedding Officiant has been creating Big Island weddings since 2017, serving thousands of couples with customizable packages that include officiating, photography, videography, and coordination at the island’s most scenic locations. The company is known for its stress-free planning process, last-minute availability, and commitment to honoring Hawaii’s natural and cultural heritage.

    About Kona Wedding Officiant
    Kona Wedding Officiant is a locally owned and operated wedding service specializing in destination weddings and elopements across Hawaiʻi Island. Since 2017, the company has guided thousands of couples through the complexities of Big Island wedding planning, offering expert assistance with county permits, location selection, and ceremony coordination. Services include professional officiating, wedding photography, and full-service planning for intimate elopements, microweddings, and vow renewal ceremonies. The company’s approach emphasizes seamless execution and deep respect for Hawaii’s natural and cultural environment, allowing couples to focus entirely on the moment they came to experience.

    Deanna DiMichele
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  • PointGuard AI Launches AI Security Incident Tracker for Agentic Threats

    PointGuard AI Launches AI Security Incident Tracker for Agentic Threats

    New public resource documents real-world AI, agentic, and MCP security incidents with structured risk scoring and expert analysis.

    There’s a lot of noise around AI security, but few resources that consistently track and compare incidents. We built this tracker to bring clarity and context to real-world AI threats.”
    — Pravin Kothari, CEO of PointGuard AI

    SAN JOSE, CA, CA, UNITED STATES, February 18, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — PointGuard AI today announced the launch of its AI Security Incident Tracker, a public resource developed by the PointGuard AI Research Lab to monitor, document, and analyze major AI-related security incidents affecting enterprises, technology providers, and critical AI infrastructure.

    As AI adoption accelerates across enterprise applications, attackers are exploiting a rapidly expanding attack surface. Agentic AI, autonomous agents, and orchestration layers such as MCP are significantly increasing security exposure by introducing new tools, permissions, and dynamic execution paths.

    “There’s a lot of noise around AI security, but few resources that consistently track and compare incidents using a structured methodology,” said Pravin Kothari, CEO of PointGuard AI. “We built this tracker to bring clarity and context to real-world AI threats.”

    The PointGuard AI Research Lab collaborates with enterprise CISOs, security practitioners, industry experts, and technology partners to validate incidents and refine its methodology. The tracker focuses strictly on documented incidents and demonstrated vulnerabilities, supported by credible third-party sources such as NVD, MIT AI Risk Initiative, Cornell arXiv, GitHub, and the AI Incident Database.

    To date, the Lab has documented nearly 80 significant AI-related security incidents across 2025 and 2026, with more than half occurring in the first 90 days of 2026. Incidents span major platforms including OpenClaw/Moltbook, Anthropic Claude, Microsoft Copilot, Google Gemini, ServiceNow, and Salesforce.

    For each incident, there is analysis of what happened, how the breach unfolded, and mitigation guidance, with explainer videos for major cases. The tracker covers emerging risks including prompt injection, MCP and agentic vulnerabilities, AI coding and framework flaws, supply chain exposure, data leaks, credential theft, and model compromise.

    To enable consistent comparison, the Lab introduced the AI Security Severity Index (AISSI), a 0–10 scoring system based on weighted factors including Criticality, Propagation, Exploitability, Supply Chain, and Business Impact.

    “Agentic AI is rapidly expanding the attack surface,” said Kothari. “We designed this tool to help enterprises stay ahead of real incidents and protect their AI systems with confidence.”

    The PointGuard AI Research Lab welcomes suggestions for incidents to include and feedback on methodology. To explore the tracker, and subscribe for updates visit: https://www.pointguardai.com/ai-security-incident-tracker

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