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DENVER & FLORENCE, Italy - Collaboration includes an equity investment and up to 1.4 GW of power generation and compression technology orders for Hydrostor flagship projects (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Hydrostor, a leading global long duration energy storage (LDES) developer and operator, and Baker Hughes, an energy technology company, announced Wednesday a strategic technology solutions and equity agreement. Baker Hughes will deepen its relationship with Hydrostor, integrating Baker Hughes’ technology capabilities as part of Hydrostor’s core design offering for its advanced compressed air energy storage (A-CAES) solution. This includes up to 1.4 GW of Baker Hughes equipment orders for Hydrostor’s flagship projects. The announcement was made at the 2026 Baker Hughes Annual Meeting in Florence. “Increasing pressure on electric grids is making long-duration energy storage an urgent priority. Hydrostor's innovative approach offers a low-carbon solution to ensure power reliability across a ... Read more »

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MCC Enters into Restructuring Support Agreement to Eliminate Approximately $3.9 Billion of Outstanding Funded Debt, Reduce More than $330 Million of Cash Interest Expense in 2026 and Extend Long-Term Debt Maturities to 2033

Restructuring Supported by CD&R and More Than Supermajority of Senior Secured Lenders Who Have Agreed to Backstop a Nearly $890 Million Investment; Provides More Than $500 Million of New Liquidity to Support Long-Term Growth and Investment Upon Emergence

Launches Consent Solicitation and Expects to Implement Restructuring Through “Prepackaged” Chapter 11 Process; Restructuring Support Agreement Provides for CD&R to Be Controlling Shareholder

All Trade Vendors Expected to be Paid in Full; All Global Operations and Service to Customers Expected to Continue Without Interruption

(BUSINESS WIRE) -- Multi-Color Corporation (“MCC” or the “Company”), a global leader in prime label solutions, today announced strategic actions to further ... Read more »

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LONG BEACH, Calif. - Wednesday, 28. January 2026 AETOSWire

New intelligent features automatically organize and classify documents, transforming how organizations manage information at scale.



(BUSINESS WIRE)--Laserfiche — the leading SaaS provider of intelligent content management — today announced major enhancements to its AI-powered data extraction tool, Smart Fields. The update introduces automated document classification and tagging, allowing organizations to move from unstructured content to informed decisions in seconds.

This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260128228490/en/

Using natural language prompts instead of rigid, ruled-based OCR, Smart Fields can now identify document type — such as invoices, taxpayer identification forms, or student transcripts — and automatically apply the correct metadata template using AI. Users can also use Smart Fields to automatically ad ... Read more »

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DENVER - Wednesday, 28. January 2026

Shared values of vision, competitiveness, and ambition underscore multi-year partnership with the 2025 PGA Rookie of the Year.



(BUSINESS WIRE)--WeFi Technology Group, a global provider of technology-enabled working capital solutions, today announced a multi-year brand partnership with Aldrich Potgieter, the 2025 PGA Tour Rookie of the Year and one of the most promising young players on the international golf circuit.

Leveraging its AI-powered platform, WeFi Technology operates at the intersection of finance, technology, and innovation in over 40 countries around the globe, delivering working capital solutions that drive client growth.

Potgieter rose to global prominence at just 19 years old when he became the youngest winner in Korn Ferry Tour history, a milestone that signalled both elite talent and competitive maturity. His rapid progression since then, claiming his first PGA Tour title at the Rocket Classic ... Read more »

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(BUSINESS WIRE)--East Africa is emerging as one of the world’s most dynamic regions for solar power and battery storage. On 3–4 February 2026, Intersolar Africa will take place at the Sarit Expo Centre in Nairobi, expanding from the successful Intersolar Summit Africa in 2025 into a full international exhibition and conference.

East Africa’s Energy Market and Opportunities

Rapid population growth, industrialization, and rising electricity demand are putting pressure on power systems across East Africa. Limited generation capacity, grid instability, and high electricity costs constrain economic growth. Solar photovoltaics combined with energy storage have emerged as the most cost-effective and scalable solution to expand capacity, stabilize supply, and strengthen long-term energy security for businesses and communities.

Kenya already has a mature commercial and industrial (C&I) solar segment, serving manufacturing, logistics, hospitality, retail, and agricult ... Read more »

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CUPERTINO, Calif. -
Special event-ready active testing, monitoring, and benchmarking package provides daily reporting, venue-level insights, and proactive issue detection to protect roaming revenues and customer experience

(BUSINESS WIRE) -- Mobileum Inc. (“Mobileum”), a leading global provider of analytics and network solutions, today announced a Special GlobalRoamer® package for the FIFA World Cup 2026, designed to help mobile network operators (MNOs) validate roaming readiness and maintain high-quality connectivity during one of the world’s most demanding network events, where service performance directly impacts roaming revenue, customer retention, and brand reputation.

The FIFA World Cup 2026 will place unprecedented pressure on mobile networks across 16 stadiums in the United States, Canada, and Mexico, as millions of fans, teams, media, and officials rely on mobile services to stream, share, and communicate in real time. Sudden spikes in data, voice, and roa ... Read more »

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CHRISTCHURCH, New Zealand - Wednesday, 28. January 2026 AETOSWire


Mining and civil geoprofessionals rate data management as highly/critically important but face big challenges unlocking value from complex datasets



(BUSINESS WIRE)--Seequent, the Bentley Subsurface company, says mining and civil geoprofessionals turning to AI still struggle to unlock value from increasingly complex, multisource datasets, according to its 7th Geoprofessionals Data Management Report.

The global report, based on a survey of more than 1,000 geoprofessionals worldwide, highlights teams grappling with complex datasets across multiple software platforms, unmanaged historical data, and significant time spent on routine data administration.

Angela Harvey, Chief Customer Officer, Seequent, said: ‘According to the report findings, geoprofessionals on average spend over a quarter of their time on data management. They are actively seeking to harness the information it con ... Read more »

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NORTH VANCOUVER, British Columbia - Tuesday, 27. January 2026

Technical apparel and equipment brand appoints first-ever Chief Brand Officer and names Tobia Prevedello General Manager, EMEA



(BUSINESS WIRE)--Arc'teryx Equipment, the global design company specializing in technical high-performance apparel and equipment, today announced the appointment of Avery Baker as its first-ever Chief Brand Officer, a newly created executive role that marks a significant step in the company’s global evolution. Baker joins Arc’teryx as it continues to unlock brand potential, elevate global capabilities, and fuel long-term growth across North America, EMEA, APAC, and Greater China. Additionally, Tobia Prevedello was appointed General Manager, EMEA, bringing more than 20 years of international leadership experience across EMEA and APAC.

As Chief Brand Officer, Baker will report to CEO Stuart Haselden and will lead global brand strategy, marketing, communications, and the ... Read more »

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