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Belkin Introduces a New Accessory Collection for Samsung Galaxy S26 Series

Business Wire India

 

  • Including five ‘Designed for Samsung’ accessories plus more, the collection is engineered and optimized specifically for the Samsung Galaxy S26 series
  • From fast Qi2 25W charging to Nano-Titan–enhanced screen protection, each product is engineered for everyday performance and durability
  • The lineup reinforces Belkin’s role as a trusted partner for next-generation Galaxy devices

 

Belkin, a leading consumer electronics brand for over 40 years, today announced a new collection of accessories designed and optimized specifically for the Samsung Galaxy S26 series. From fast, reliable Qi2 25W charging to advanced screen protection engineered for ultrasonic fingerprint sensors and next-generation displays, every product in the collection is designed to meet the demands of Galaxy S26 users.

 

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Belkin Introduces a New Accessory Collection for Samsung Galaxy S26 Series

Belkin Introduces a New Accessory Collection for Samsung Galaxy S26 Series

 

‘Designed for Samsung’ Certified

 

Developed in alignment with the Samsung Mobile Accessory Partnership Program’s (SMAPP) performance, safety, and compatibility standards, the new lineup underscores Belkin’s role as a trusted partner delivering accessories built to work seamlessly with next-generation Galaxy devices.

 

 

SHEERFORCE for Samsung Galaxy S26

 

 

Designed for everyday protection without compromise, the SHEERFORCE collection for the Samsung S26 series combines military-grade durability with thoughtful design details. The cases are tested for drops up to 13ft / 4m and feature Nano-Titan Technology to enhance shock absorption and heat dissipation for long-term performance. Certified to meet Samsung standards and Qi2 25W wireless-charging compatible, each case includes reinforced raised edges to protect the screen and camera, textured areas for improved grip, and a built-in lanyard attachment for added versatility. Made with 75% recyclable materials and packaged plastic-free, the SHEERFORCE Series is backed by a two-year warranty. SHEERFORCE products are available to order now on belkin.com and amazon.com.

 

 

The collection includes:

 

 

  • SHEERFORCE Clear – $49.99 USD – An ultra-thin, minimalist case that preserves the natural look of the Galaxy S26 devices. Anti-scratch and anti-yellowing coatings help maintain a clean, crystal-clear appearance over time while still delivering reliable, everyday protection.
  • SHEERFORCE Protect – $49.99 USD – A rugged, double-layer case built for active, on-the-go lifestyles. Featuring bold styling, grooved sides, textured buttons, and reinforced construction, it delivers enhanced impact protection and a secure grip. Available in black, navy, and lavender.

 

Titan EcoGuard Collection

 

The Titan EcoGuard Collection isoptimized for Galaxy S26 displays and ultrasonic fingerprint sensors. Built with advanced polymer materials infused with proprietary Nano-Titan Technology, EcoGuard offers industry-leading 7H rated scratch and impact resistance with ultra-thin construction that flexes under pressure to absorb impact rather than crack. Made from 97% post-consumer recycled materials certified by the Global Recycled Standard (GRS), Titan EcoGuard delivers up to 5.9ft / 1.8m of drop protection. All Titan EcoGuard products ship in 100% recyclable, FSC-certified packaging and include eco-friendly installation tools for precise, frustration-free application. Titan EcoGuard products are available to order now on belkin.com and amazon.com.

 

 

The collection includes:

 

 

 

Advanced Protection and Power Collection

 

Titan SmartShield Screen Protector

 

 

As the premium rigid glass solution in the Galaxy S26 lineup, Titan SmartShield delivers aerospace-grade protection while preserving display clarity and touch accuracy. With 9H surface hardness, drop protection rated up to 6.5ft / 2m, and full fingerprint sensor compatibility, Titan SmartShield is engineered to provide smart, durable protection against everyday wear. An advanced anti-reflective coating maintains brightness and color fidelity in any environment, while anti-dust adhesive technology supports a flawless installation. Manufactured with up to 60% recycled materials, Titan SmartShield balances durability, clarity, and sustainability. A privacy version will also be available.

 

 

Price: $49.99 USD
Availability: Available to order now on belkin.com and amazon.com

 

 

UltraCharge Modular Charging Dock

 

 

The UltraCharge Modular Charging Dock delivers fast, efficient Qi2 25W wireless charging designed to charge Galaxy S26, earbuds, and smartwatch simultaneously. A bring-your-own-puck (BYOP) smartwatch holder with a collapsible spring-latch design adds flexibility for Android ecosystem users, while soft-touch silicone protection, a nonslip base, and case compatibility up to 3 mm ensure everyday reliability.

 

 

Price: $64.99 USD
Availability: Available to order now on belkin.com and amazon.com

 

 

About Belkin

 

 

Belkin is a California-based accessories leader delivering award-winning power, protection, productivity, connectivity, and audio products over the last 40 years. Designed and engineered in Southern California and sold in more than 100 countries around the world, Belkin has maintained its steadfast focus on research and development, community, education, sustainability and most importantly, the people it serves. From our humble beginnings in a Southern California garage in 1983, Belkin has become a diverse, global technology company. We remain forever inspired by the planet we live on, and the connection between people and technology.

 

 

 

 

 

Andersen Global Broadens Capabilities in Canada with Addition of Law Firm Parlee McLaws

Business Wire India

Andersen Global expands its presence in Canada with the addition of collaborating firm Parlee McLaws LLP, adding complementary legal capabilities to its existing platform in the country.

 

Founded in 1883, Parlee McLaws provides a broad range of legal services including corporate and commercial law, securities law, litigation, real estate, labor and employment, intellectual property, energy, insolvency, administrative law, and online brand protection. With offices in Edmonton and Calgary, the firm has built a reputation for delivering practical, client-focused solutions tailored to the needs of businesses and individuals across industries.

 

 

“Our collaboration with Andersen Global provides our clients with access to a broader suite of global resources while maintaining the personalized service and deep regional knowledge that define our firm,” said Jerri L. Cairns, managing director of Parlee McLaws. “We look forward to working together to deliver integrated solutions that address the complex challenges our clients face in today’s rapidly evolving business environment.”

 

 

“Parlee McLaws is a highly respected firm with a longstanding presence in Alberta,” said Mark L. Vorsatz, global chairman and CEO of Andersen. “Their strong focus on middle market companies and individuals, combined with their cross-border capabilities, makes them a natural complement to our global platform. With their comprehensive service offerings and deep regional expertise, they strengthen our ability to deliver seamless, multidisciplinary solutions to clients across borders.”

 

 

Andersen Global is an international association of legally separate, independent member firms comprised of tax, legal, and valuation professionals around the world. Established in 2013 by U.S. member firm Andersen Tax LLC, Andersen Global now has more than 50,000 professionals worldwide and a presence in over 1,000 locations through its member firms and collaborating firms.

 

 

 

 

 

ASGN Appoints Transformational Leader Sangita Singh to Spearhead Global Growth and Offshore Expansion

Business Wire India

ASGN Incorporated (NYSE: ASGN), a leading provider of IT solutions across the commercial and government sectors, soon to be renamed Everforth, today announced the appointment of Sangita Singh as President, India and International, a newly created role designed to accelerate the Company’s global growth strategy and expand its offshore delivery and digital engineering capabilities.

 

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Sangita Singh, President, India and International

Sangita Singh, President, India and International

 

Singh’s appointment comes at a pivotal moment for ASGN following its recent announcement of its intent to acquire Quinnox, an agile, results-driven digital solutions provider with a strong offshore delivery footprint in India. Together, the creation of this new leadership role and the Quinnox acquisition underscore ASGN’s commitment to building a scaled, world‑class global delivery platform to support increasingly complex, technology‑driven client needs.

 

“Sangita is a transformational leader with a proven track record of building and scaling global technology businesses, particularly in India,” said Ted Hanson, Chief Executive Officer of ASGN. “As we move into our next phase of growth and expand our offshore delivery capabilities, Sangita’s deep industry experience, cross‑cultural leadership, and strong reputation in the Indian marketplace make her uniquely suited to this role. Her appointment reflects our long‑term strategy to invest in global delivery and position our Company for sustained growth.”

 

 

Singh brings more than three decades of experience driving growth and innovation at some of the world’s largest technology and consulting organizations. Most recently, she served as General Manager of IT and IT Enabled Services at Microsoft India, where she led large‑scale growth initiatives focused on AI‑enabled partnerships and complex deal execution. She previously held senior leadership roles at IBM, Infosys, and Wipro, where she built and managed multi‑billion‑dollar businesses and led global teams across AI, cloud, enterprise applications, and industry‑focused solutions in healthcare and life sciences.

 

 

Well known and highly respected within India’s technology and services ecosystem, Singh has been recognized as one of Business Today’s 30 Most Powerful Women, named a Young Global Leader by the World Economic Forum, and included among India Today’s 50 on Fast Track.

 

 

In her role as President, Singh will establish India-based go-to-market operations to serve the explosive growth of global capability centers and accelerate the scaling of ASGN’s operations in India. Singh will oversee international expansion and partner with ASGN’s Commercial Segment leadership to enhance offshore delivery, strengthen overall go‑to‑market execution, and expand the Company’s ability to deliver large, complex programs for global clients.

 

 

“The opportunity to join ASGN at such a formative moment in its global growth journey is incredibly exciting,” said Singh. “ASGN is making bold, strategic investments in the future, and I’m thrilled to work with the leadership team to scale our presence in India, expand our go-to-market capabilities, and deliver exceptional value to clients worldwide.”

 

 

Singh’s appointment further strengthens ASGN’s leadership team as the Company prepares to transition to the Everforth brand in the first half of 2026. ASGN continues to execute its long-term strategy to expand its AI-led technology and digital engineering solutions with global delivery at scale.

 

 

About ASGN Incorporated, transitioning to Everforth

 

 

ASGN Incorporated (NYSE: ASGN) is a leading provider of IT solutions for commercial and government clients. In November 2025, ASGN announced its intent to rebrand to Everforth, a new parent brand unifying its six brands — Apex Systems, Creative Circle, CyberCoders, ECS, GlideFast, and TopBloc — under a single identity.

 

 

During the transition, ASGN will continue operating under its existing commercial and government brands. Clients, partners, and suppliers can expect a seamless experience, led by the same trusted teams with greater resources and stronger cross-brand collaboration. ASGN’s transition to Everforth will take place in the first half of 2026.

 

 

Everforth is a leading technology and digital engineering company with six core solution areas: AI and data, cloud and infrastructure, digital engineering, customer experience, cybersecurity, and enterprise platforms. Through proprietary assets, accelerators, and proven expertise, Everforth delivers measurable outcomes that help organizations adapt, innovate, and thrive.

 

 

Everforth: Adapt and Thrive.

 

 

Learn more at go-everforth.com.

 

 

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Certain statements made in this news release are “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Exchange Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and involve a high degree of risk and uncertainty. Forward-looking statements include statements regarding (i) our anticipated financial and operating performance, (ii) the Company’s brand transition to Everforth, (iii) the anticipated benefits of the proposed Quinnox transaction, (iv) the anticipated impact of the proposed Quinnox transaction on the combined company’s business and future financial and operating results, and (v) our goals, plans and projections with respect to our operations, financial position and business strategy. All statements in this news release, other than those setting forth strictly historical information, are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and actual results might differ materially. For a full list of risks and discussion of forward-looking statements, please see our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025, as filed with the SEC on February 25, 2026. We specifically disclaim any intention or duty to update any forward-looking statements contained in this news release.

 

 

 

 

 

KleanNara Partners with Rimini Street to Accelerate Digital Transformation

Business Wire India

Rimini Street, Inc. (Nasdaq: RMNI), the Software Support and Agentic AI ERP Company™, and the leading third-party support provider for Oracle, SAP and VMware software, today announced KleanNara has selected Rimini Street to provide support for its SAP ECC 6 and Oracle Database systems.

 

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KleanNara Partners with Rimini Street to Accelerate Digital Transformation

KleanNara Partners with Rimini Street to Accelerate Digital Transformation

 

Founded in 1966, KleanNara is one of South Korea’s leading manufacturers of paper and hygiene products. Holding a 25% share of the white cardboard market, the company is known for its commitment to quality, sustainability and innovation, and continues to expand globally with a focus on ESG-driven, eco-friendly products.

 

Breaking Free from Traditional ERP Support Constraints

 

 

For years, KleanNara relied on a traditional ERP support model for its SAP ECC 6 and Oracle Database, systems which are critical for the company’s finance, accounting, sales and customer data management. As the company expanded, IT operations faced high support costs, unresponsive and low-value support services and forced software upgrades just to maintain vendor support.

 

 

“To accelerate digital transformation and to remain competitive in a rapidly changing market environment, it was imperative to increase the flexibility and efficiency of our IT systems,” said Hongjun Jang, digital experience manager at KleanNara. “We needed to keep current systems stable while adopting new technologies and establishing a business-driven roadmap.”

 

 

Rimini Support™ Brings Stability, Flexibility and Significant Cost Savings

 

 

KleanNara needed an ERP support model that could dramatically cut costs, deliver faster, more reliable service and free up people, time and money for growth projects such as AI, cloud strategy and leveraging Internet of Things (IoT) to optimize operations. The company chose Rimini Street for its strong reputation in the industry and ability to provide expert, responsive service with transparent, structured SLAs and a client-focused service model.

 

 

KleanNara achieved immediate financial benefits with Rimini Support™ for SAP and Rimini Support™ for Oracle. By consolidating support under one trusted partner, KleanNara reduced annual vendor support fees by 50% and achieved major improvements in support responsiveness.

 

 

“Rimini Street is quick and accurate, especially when working with customized code and complex systems,” Jang said. “Issues that would have taken days to resolve with a traditional vendor are often resolved within hours with Rimini Street.”

 

 

Investing in AI-Driven Innovation to Support Growth

 

 

With the savings and time KleanNara regained by switching from vendor support to Rimini Street, the company accelerated several key initiatives, including building an AI-powered analytics platform, expanding cloud footprint and implementing IoT in production. These efforts enable the company to forecast and respond to market demand, reduce production costs and maximize inventory efficiency. The savings also support talent recruitment and development to further KleanNara’s digital transformation vision.

 

 

“Reducing fixed costs and optimizing IT operating expenses has paved the way to reinvest resources in core business objectives, including digital transformation, developing eco-friendly products and streamlining production processes, which have been instrumental in strengthening the company’s competitiveness and supporting sustainable growth,” Jang said. “Stabilizing our core systems created space to innovate. Rimini Street has become a key partner in helping us modernize while maintaining the reliability we need.”

 

 

“Mandatory migrations and frequent upgrade cycles often expose organizations to unnecessary risks, unexpected costs and operational disruptions — threatening business continuity and slowing innovation,” said Hyungwook Kim, GVP and regional GM, Rimini Street Korea. “We’re proud to be KleanNara’s partner and help them break free from these constraints, empowering their IT teams to focus on priority initiatives and drive measurable business outcomes. Rimini Street delivers the stability, flexibility and expert guidance needed to support and accelerate KleanNara’s ambitious growth and digital transformation goals.”

 

 

Discover how KleanNara is driving innovation with Rimini Street’s support for SAP and Oracle.

 

 

About Rimini Street, Inc.

 

 

Rimini Street, Inc. (Nasdaq: RMNI), a Russell 2000® Company, is a proven, trusted global provider of end-to-end, mission-critical enterprise software support, managed services and innovative Agentic AI ERP solutions, and is the leading third-party support provider for Oracle, SAP and VMware software. The Company has signed thousands of IT service contracts with Fortune Global 100, Fortune 500, midmarket, public sector and government organizations who have leveraged the Rimini Smart Path™ methodology to achieve better operational outcomes, billions of US dollars in savings and fund AI and other innovation.

 

 

To learn more, please visit www.riministreet.com and connect with Rimini Street on X, Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn.

 

 

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Benin Tourism agency to join ITB Berlin 2026 to advance Benin’s international reach and tourism growth

Cotonou, Feb 26 — Benin Tourism announces its participation in ITB Berlin, the leading trade show for the global travel and tourism industry, taking place March 3–5, 2026, in Berlin, Germany. Through this strategic presence, Benin aims to further strengthen its position as a forward-looking destination on the international stage by combining institutional visibility, industry engagement, market development of its tourism offering, and the promotion of its cultural identity. This participation builds on Benin’s recent presence at major international tourism events, following its participation in IFTM in Paris and FITUR in Madrid in recent months. It extends the country’s broader international outreach strategy to enhance Benin’s attractiveness, deepen relationships with travel industry stakeholders, and accelerate the commercialization of the destination across priority markets.

 ITB Berlin: A key international platform for promoting Destination Benin

ITB Berlin is a must-attend event for any destination seeking to build a lasting position on the global tourism stage. Since 1966, the show has established itself as the world’s leading platform for the travel industry, and the 2026 edition will be especially significant as it marks the event’s 60th anniversary, taking place March 3–5 in Berlin under the theme, “Discover the stories behind 60 years of legacy.” With its structure organized both geographically (by destination) and by market segment (including adventure tourism, business travel, luxury travel, medical tourism, travel technology, and more), ITB offers a unique environment for visibility, strategic intelligence, and business development. The scale of the event underscores its importance: the previous edition brought together more than 170 countries and territories, 5,800 exhibitors, and nearly 100,000 trade visitors. Benin’s participation in 2026 is the result of long-term planning: after attending last year as an observer, Benin Tourism returns this year with a fully structured pavilion, building on preparatory work launched in 2025.

 A delegation structured around experience and commercialization

 For the 2026 edition of ITB Berlin, Benin Tourism has chosen to work alongside partners that reflect the growing strength of Benin’s tourism ecosystem, bringing together complementary stakeholders from across the value chain. The Benin pavilion will feature Benin Tours S.A., which is being mobilized to support the commercialization of Destination Benin and the structuring of its tourism offering, with the goal of expanding distribution opportunities and partnerships with international travel professionals. Alongside it, Ouidah Golf Club will highlight Benin’s potential across leisure, experiential tourism, and hospitality segments, while Sofitel Cotonou Marina Hotel & Spa, a flagship property, will showcase the rising quality of the country’s hospitality infrastructure and its ambition in the high-end travel segment. Together, these partners reflect a clear objective: to present in Berlin a destination that is not only inspiring, but also market-ready, programmable, and well-positioned for integration into international tour operators’ catalogs and travel offerings.

A pavilion designed as a living showcase of Benin

 Beyond its institutional dimension and B2B engagement, the Benin pavilion will offer an immersive discovery experience designed to leave a lasting impression on visitors, spark the

interest of travel professionals, and embody the full richness of Beninese hospitality. A dedicated tasting area will be set up to introduce visitors to flavors and products from Benin as part of a sensory storytelling approach to the destination. This tasting experience will play a central role in telling Benin’s story, highlighting the quality of its products, the diversity of its culinary traditions, and the refinement of its culture of hospitality. The goal is to give visitors a tangible first encounter with Benin through an experience that engages the senses and creates lasting recall. Conceived as a space for exchange, discovery, and projection, the pavilion will bring together the cultural, tourism, and commercial dimensions of the destination within a scenographic concept aligned with Benin’s positioning.

 An artistic and cultural program at the heart of the pavilion’s identity

 Benin’s presence at ITB Berlin will be brought to life through an ambitious artistic and cultural program designed as a central driver of differentiation, visibility, and appeal. The program is intended to make the Benin pavilion a vibrant, recognizable space deeply rooted in the country’s cultural expressions.

 In this spirit, Pépit’Arts will play a major role in the pavilion’s artistic and musical programming through the presentation of FAADJI, a percussion-based creation presented in formats tailored to visitor flow and the trade show environment. This performance concept will establish a strong sonic and stage presence, creating an experience that is immediately distinctive and memorable.

The pavilion will also welcome Akonhoun Delidji, a cultural ensemble from Abomey renowned for its traditional dance performances, including Zinli and the Akonhoun dance. The sequences presented will highlight the expressive power, symbolic depth, and heritage significance of these dances, echoing the history of the Danxomè Kingdom and the imagery of strength, courage, and pride associated with the Amazons. Through this presence, Benin will deliver a powerful cultural performance that is identity-driven, visually striking, and fully aligned with the story it is bringing to the international stage.

 More broadly, these cultural performances will strengthen the identity of the Benin pavilion, showcase the country’s intangible cultural heritage, and affirm Beninese artistic creation as a core pillar of the national narrative presented in Berlin.

A clear objective: elevating and selling Destination Benin

 Through its participation in ITB Berlin, Benin Tourism is pursuing a clear ambition: to combine international visibility with the market development of the destination. The trade show will provide a strategic platform to engage with tour operators, travel agencies, key industry influencers, specialized media, and institutional partners, while presenting a tourism offer that is more clearly defined, more competitive, and more distinctive.

Benin’s participation in this major international event reflects a resolutely modern approach to destination promotion, one that goes beyond simply showcasing assets. It is an approach that builds connections, creates emotion, structures commercialization, and establishes a lasting brand image. By leveraging the complementarity between public and private stakeholders, and between hospitality, culture, and distribution, Benin is affirming its ambition to claim its full place in the global tourism conversation.

 Sindé CHEKETE, CEO of Benin Tourism, said: “Benin’s participation in ITB Berlin 2026 is part of a consistent strategy to strengthen our presence on the world’s leading tourism stages, following our participation in IFTM in Paris and FITUR in Madrid. It reflects our determination to steadily advance the visibility, credibility, and commercialization of Destination Benin. In

Berlin, we will present a structured tourism offering, supported by complementary stakeholders from across our ecosystem, and a pavilion designed as a space for engagement, experience, and forward-looking dialogue.”

Zydus plans to launch innovative Semaglutide Injection in India on Day 1 of patent expiry, expanding patient access to GLP-1 therapy

Ahmedabad, Feb 26: Zydus Lifesciences Limited (including its subsidiaries/affiliates, hereafter referred to as “Zydus”), an innovation-led life-sciences company with an international presence, plans to launch Semaglutide Injection under the brand names – SEMAGLYNTM, MASHEMATM and ALTERMETM, upon Semaglutide patent expiry in India. The Drug Controller General of India (DCGI) had earlier provided its approval for manufacturing and marketing Semaglutide injection for the treatment of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus and Obesity.1 

A critical differentiator of Zydus’ Semaglutide offering will be its novel, indigenously developed drug-delivery system. Unlike existing treatments that require patients to purchase multiple single-dose pens as they titrate their dosage, Zydus plans to introduce an innovative, adjustable single-pen device. This technology allows patients to seamlessly select and administer varying dose strengths from a single unit, significantly enhancing patient adherence, maximizing convenience and drastically reducing the overall cost of therapy. 

Speaking on the development Managing Director, Zydus Lifesciences Limited, Dr. Sharvil Patel said, “Zydus’ innovative offering of Semaglutide injection is a testament to our enduring commitment to patient-centric innovation. We are not just planning to bring a critical therapy to market, we are aiming to elevate the standard of care. By introducing a first-of-its-kind drug delivery mechanism in India, we plan to simplify the treatment. This leap in convenience will drive better long-term adherence and, ultimately, significantly improved clinical outcomes for patients.” 

Zydus has exclusive rights to this novel device, which will be able to deliver all strengths approved for Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus and Obesity. The pen will also be reusable bringing in greater affordability for the patients. 

Diabetes and Obesity are among the most significant health concerns in India, and GLP-1 based therapies have the potential to contribute effectively to managing this increasing public health burden. As per International Diabetes Federation, there are 8.9 crore adults with diabetes in India i.e. 10.5% of total adult population2. India is witnessing a rapid rise in obesity across all age groups. In adults, the prevalence increased by 91 per cent among women (from 12.6 per cent to 24.0 per cent) and 146 per cent among men (from 9.3 per cent to 22.9 per cent), indicating a nationwide health crisis.3 

Indian Hotels Company Limited Announces Opening of Tree of Life AeroVillage, Panheli

Indian Hotels Company Limited Announces Opening of Tree of Life AeroVillage, Panheli

Chandigarh, Feb 26: Indian Hotels Company Limited, India’s largest hospitality company, today announced the opening of Tree of Life AeroVillage, Panheli, further expanding its Tree of Life portfolio into immersive, nature-led destinations.

Ms. Deepika Rao, Executive Vice President – New Businesses & Hotel Openings, IHCL, said,

“Tree of Life is rooted in the idea of discovering soulful, lesser-explored destinations, where nature and local culture build the experience. Tree of Life AeroVillage, Panheli, brings this philosophy to the Sahyadris. With this opening, we continue to expand Tree of Life into locations that speak to the brand’s ethos.”

Nestled within the scenic Sahyadri ranges, the resort is conveniently located within driving distance from Mumbai and Pune, while also offering private charter accessibility for guests preferring to arrive by air. Surrounded by lush rainforests, waterfalls, rivers, and untouched wilderness, the 26-key resort features spacious rooms and cottages, many equipped with private plunge pools and open-air jacuzzies.

The Hangar, the resort’s all-day dining restaurant offering sweeping views, is complemented by a well-appointed bar. Guests can also enjoy café-style service by the pool. Unique recreational offerings include a private theatre for personalised screenings and a scenic 9-hole golf course with a putting zone at the heart of the property. Chef-curated private dining experiences cater to celebrations and special occasions, while versatile indoor and outdoor venues make the resort ideal for business meetings, intimate gatherings, and milestone events.

Rooted deeply in its natural surroundings, Tree of Life AeroVillage, Panheli offers a curated collection of signature experiences including night safaris, guided morning treks, stargazing at 1,200 feet under clear skies, ATV rides, and riverside breakfast or hi-tea experiences. These immersive activities allow guests to explore the varied terrain and wilderness that define the region.

With this opening, IHCL strengthens its presence in experiential leisure destinations, offering travellers refined comfort amid nature’s grandeur.

Lightrun Launches Industry’s First AI SRE With Live Dynamic Runtime Context

NEW YORK, Feb 26 — Lightrun, a leader in software reliability, announced the industry’s first and only real-time AI SRE built on live, in-line runtime context. This allows AI agents and engineering teams to create missing evidence dynamically without redeployments, prove root causes with live execution data (“ground truth”), and validate fixes directly in live environments.

 The mass adoption of AI agents and coding assistants has accelerated code generation, outpacing reliability. This has shifted developer time from writing code to verifying and fixing issues, and moved the development bottleneck to runtime, where behavior is complex and often non-deterministic. As enterprises accelerate investment in AI-driven reliability and autonomous operations, this has created a market for AI SREs valued at billions of dollars.

 Despite this growth, most available ‘AI SRE’ tools are optimized for post-incident workflows and limited to relying on traditional, static telemetry that was already captured. When logs are missing, traces are incomplete, or execution context is unclear, teams are left to guess. Engineers are forced into long reactive cycles of redeploys, rollbacks, and manual validation.

 Lightrun’s AI SRE closes this gap by bringing live, code-level runtime context directly into the reliability loop. Lightrun has been recognized in the 2026 Gartner® Market Guide for AI Site Reliability Engineering Tooling.

 Instead of passively observing telemetry, the Lightrun AI SRE can safely interact with live systems via Lightrun’s patented Sandbox to create new evidence, test hypotheses, and validate outcomes against real execution behavior. This capability transforms AI SRE from a reactive post-incident advisor into a trusted, runtime-verified autonomous engineer that ensures reliability by design.

 Built on Lightrun’s Runtime Context engine, the AI SRE supports reliability across the entire SDLC, from proactive issue detection during development and testing (“peace time”) to autonomous investigation and remediation during live incidents (“war time”). It enables teams to understand how code truly behaves in runtime, close visibility gaps without redeploying, and resolve issues with confidence. Lightrun is designed for every team responsible for the behavior, reliability, or outcomes of running software.

 “Lightrun addresses a structural visibility gap in the emerging AI site reliability engineering workflows (SRE) market,” said Jim Mercer, Program Vice President, Software Development, DevOps, and DevSecOps at IDC. “By integrating dynamic instrumentation into SRE workflows, the company enables validation of root cause and remediation against live execution, reducing reliance on static, pre-instrumented telemetry and strengthening reliability across the software development lifecycle.”

 With Lightrun’s AI SRE, engineering and reliability teams benefit from:

●        Root cause analysis based on new evidence from live environments, without requiring prior instrumentation.

●        Runtime-validated code changes to eliminate guesswork and reduce rollback-and-redeploy cycles.

●        Live issue debugging in safe remote sessions with execution-level behavior inspections.

●        Dynamic telemetry to running systems to fill visibility gaps that traditional observability tools cannot address.

●        Reduced reliance on expensive war rooms, due to autonomous remediation and the ability to receive a code fix of incidents before escalating to a human.

●        Resilience to “unknown unknowns” introduced by multiple AI agents across the SDLC.

Zahi Kapeluto, AVP Engineering, AT&T, stated, “Modern, AI-driven software reliability depends on connecting telemetry to real execution context. Without understanding how code behaves in live environments, alerts and metrics alone don’t tell the full story. Lightrun helps our teams close that gap by exposing runtime behavior directly, enabling faster investigation and more confident remediation.”

 “AI cannot resolve what it cannot see. Lightrun’s runtime context engine allows AI to see application behavior at a single line level of granularity, which positions us to streamline remediation for any software issues in real-time,” added Ilan Peleg, CEO of Lightrun. “Trusted by Fortune 100 companies and the largest enterprises in the world, Lightrun is proud to lead the way in making self-healing software a reality.”

Reltio Announces 2026 DataDriven Award Winners

Business Wire India

Data thought leaders were recognized for their accomplishments during DataDriven, a global gathering hosted by Reltio® for senior technology professionals responsible for enterprise data strategy. Chief data officers, chief information officers, chief technology officers and other experts focused on modern data management and innovation, celebrated the accomplishments of their industry colleagues during the annual awards ceremony.

 

“The organizations and individuals honored today represent the very best of data innovation,” said Manish Sood, CEO, Chair, and Founder of Reltio. “Their commitment to mastering and leveraging data strategically is setting a new standard for how enterprises can innovate and transform in the age of AI to drive significant business outcomes. We celebrate their vision and success in turning data into a true competitive advantage.”

 

 

Enterprise DataDriven Awards

 

 

The DataDriven Awards recognize data-driven companies demonstrating outstanding leadership, strategic vision and commitment to data best practices driving positive outcomes in their digital transformation journeys. The 2026 award winners are:

 

 

 

 

Women in Data Leadership Award

 

The Women in Data Leadership Award was presented to Kim Woodward, Head of Data Managementat Howden. This award recognizes trailblazing women who are making a profound impact in modern data management and related fields, celebrating those who innovate, influence, and inspire, driving meaningful change in a rapidly evolving landscape. Ms. Woodward exemplifies business outcomes and technical excellence focused on data unification to address enterprise priorities by fostering a data-driven organizational culture.

 

 

Data Management Pioneer Award

 

 

Alex Langhorne, Global Data Governance Manager at Kohler, was presented with the Data Management Pioneer Award which honors individuals who have profoundly advanced the discipline of data management through groundbreaking innovation. Mr. Langhorne has demonstrated exceptional leadership in developing and applying new practices, technologies, or methodologies that elevate how his company organizes, stores, governs, and leverages data by introducing transformative data architectures, tools, and strategies that enhance efficiency, accuracy, and accessibility across the data ecosystem. His visionary work has helped lay the foundation for the future of data management.

 

 

Technology Partner Awards

 

 

Data and AI innovation requires a robust ecosystem of experienced partners with complimentary expertise. In recognition of their respective outstanding contributions to advancing customer success through leading edge data management practices that enable contextual intelligence, the following companies were honored with partnership awards:

 

 

AWS, Cloud Partner
Axtria, Co-Sell Partner of the Year
Cognizant, Legacy Modernization Partner of the Year
Deloitte, SI Champion
TCS, Industry Partner
ZS, Innovation Champion

 

 

To stay informed about future DataDriven events, visit reltio.com/datadriven.

 

 

About Reltio

 

 

Reltio (reltio.com), a leader in real-time data intelligence, believes data is the key to powering your organization’s success in the AI era. Reltio Data Cloud is the agentic data fabric for enterprise, powering real-time data intelligence and AI transformation with enterprise-grade security and governance. Our AI-native platform delivers unified, trusted, and context-rich data across domains through secure, governed pipelines. Organizations gain 360-degree views of their customers, products, suppliers, and other critical data sets, mobilized in milliseconds to any application, user, or AI agent. Trusted by the world’s largest organizations, including those in regulated industries, Reltio helps fuel frictionless operations, reduce risk with robust data protection, and drive innovation.

 

 

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GitHub Selects Codio as Exclusive Commercial Partner to Extend Use of GitHub Classroom Benefits to Codio’s Advanced CS Learning Platform

CAMBRIDGE, MA – Feb 26 – Codio, the cloud-based teaching platform built to scale computer science and technical skills education, today announced it has been selected by GitHub as the exclusive commercial partner extending the options available to GitHub Education users to use cutting-edge CS-specific learning tech for course management and the hands-on student experience. Codio has supported major universities and tech companies globally at scale, delivering evidence-based tools designed to support and streamline instructor workflows, enhance the student learning experience, and integrate AI responsibly into teaching and learning.

Under this partnership, more than 3,000 instructors and 500,000 students who currently use GitHub Classroom will be eligible to transition their assignments and courses to Codio’s proven, enterprise-grade learning platform while retaining their GitHub-native workflows, including course materials, assignments, and grading scripts stored in Git repositories. Codio’s platform offers a robust environment for instruction and assessment, trusted for reliability at scale by hundreds of CS teaching institutions, with greater compute flexibility and modern AI tools, designed to help scale high-quality computing and tech skills programs.

“This partnership reflects our shared vision with GitHub to keep the computing and tech skills learning experience at the forefront of advances in edtech and learning experience design, while embracing the use of AI to enhance the learner experience,” said Doug Hughes, CEO of Codio. “We’re working closely with the GitHub Education team to give instructors an easy, disruption-free path to use Codio while retaining the workflows they rely on, and in doing so gain access to tooling, support, and learner experiences at the forefront of modern computing education.”

GitHub Classroom users will also gain access to Codio’s AI teaching assistant, Coach, which provides immediate feedback to help students with common challenges, such as programming error messages, without giving away answers. This approach has been shown to improve assignment completion rates, lower DWF rates, and raise median grade performance by 15%, while reducing the manual grading load. Codio’s platform also delivers advanced autograding, LLM rubric-based evaluation, and learner behavior insights across entire programs, features that make it possible to scale high-quality instruction to thousands of learners.

In partnering with GitHub, Codio is launching a dedicated onboarding program that includes migration tools, live sessions, and two flavors of free access, giving users the option to continue to use GitHub Codespaces or migrate fully to the Codio platform. Beyond the free tiers, institutions can enjoy preferential pricing with enhanced support options for the largest-scale users.