PHILADELPHIA, April 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — dbt Labs, the leader in standards for AI-ready structured data, announced today that it has received the 2026 Google Cloud Partner of the Year award for Data and Analytics: Data Pipelines and Governance. dbt Labs works together with Google Cloud to provide the foundation for an organization’s transition to AI leadership and innovation. The combination of rich data warehousing capabilities and the democratization of complex data transformation removes technical barriers, enabling analysts and business leaders to accelerate their time-to-value.

dbt Labs is being recognized for its achievements in the Google Cloud ecosystem, helping  joint customers manage data at scale on Google Cloud and turn it into trusted, actionable insights with speed and efficiency. Thousands of organizations run dbt on Google BigQuery globally, an integration designed to accelerate the delivery of trusted analytics and AI. By consolidating data transformation into a single, unified tool, joint customers quickly gain increased operational efficiency through advanced orchestration features. dbt Labs empowers customers to manage and trust results, ensuring high-quality data is ready to power analytics and AI initiatives both today and in the future.

“Every AI strategy needs to be underpinned by a standardized foundation and process to control, govern and document progress for high-quality, trusted results,” said Shawn Toldo, Vice President, Worldwide Partner Ecosystem at dbt Labs. “Together, dbt Labs and Google Cloud enable organizations to build that foundation for an AI-ready future. We are excited for the recognition and growing partnership with Google.”

dbt Labs is being recognized for its achievements in the Google Cloud ecosystem, helping  joint customers manage data at scale on Google Cloud and turn it into trusted, actionable insights with speed and efficiency. Thousands of organizations run dbt on Google BigQuery globally, an integration designed to accelerate the delivery of trusted analytics and AI. By consolidating data transformation into a single, unified tool, joint customers quickly gain increased operational efficiency through advanced orchestration features. dbt Labs empowers customers to manage and trust results, ensuring high-quality data is ready to power analytics and AI initiatives both today and in the future.

“The Google Cloud Partner Awards honor the strategic innovation and measurable value our partners bring to customers,” said Kevin Ichhpurani, President, Global Partner Ecosystem and Channels, Google Cloud. “We are proud to name dbt Labs a 2026 Google Cloud Partner Award winner, celebrating their role in driving customer success over the last year.”

This recognition is the latest example of dbt Labs’ momentum since launching on Google Cloud Marketplace one year ago. The partnership’s trajectory is driven by extensive global adoption and usage across diverse industries and a rapidly expanding community of active practitioners. Additionally, dbt Labs’ partner team earned two Google Partner All Star awards, reinforcing the deep collaboration and commitment to driving mutual success.

By bringing Google AI capabilities into dbt workflows, joint customers gain the trustworthy, well-documented, governed foundation that reliable analytics and AI demand. To learn more about how dbt Labs and Google Cloud are enabling AI-ready data pipelines, watch the on-demand webinar “Building dbt Models Faster with Google AI” at https://www.getdbt.com/confirmation/building-dbt-models-faster-with-google-ai-recording.

About dbt Labs
Since 2016, dbt Labs has been on a mission to help data practitioners create and disseminate organizational knowledge. dbt is the standard for AI-ready structured data. Powered by the dbt Fusion engine, it unlocks the performance, context, and trust that organizations need to scale analytics in the era of AI. Globally, more than 80,000 data teams use dbt, including those at Siemens, Roche and Condé Nast.

Learn more at getdbt.com, and follow dbt Labs on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube.

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A new look and new store features are coming to Micro Center North Jersey, so join us on May 2!

HILLIARD, Ohio, April 21, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Big things are coming to New Jersey. Micro Center is thrilled to announce that its North Jersey location will host a Grand Re-Opening on May 2, 2026, unveiling a modernized shopping experience.

The North Jersey store has served as a cornerstone for the Tri-State tech community for years. This comprehensive remodel will feature a refreshed look and feel, including interactive experience centers where PC builders, power users, gamers, and tech enthusiasts can test-drive the latest hardware before they buy.

Exclusive new features: Ubiquiti and more

The North Jersey store is located at 263 McLean Blvd in Paterson, and will remain open during renovations. Highlights of the remodel include:

Ubiquiti in-Store Experience: A dedicated destination for pro-level networking gear. Customers can explore the latest in UniFi solutions in a specialized environment.Upgraded BYO Department: The heart of the Micro Center experience has been leveled up. The Build Your Own (BYO) department features an expanded layout, making it easier for experts to guide you through selecting the perfect components for your next PC.Upgraded Knowledge Bar: Our new, larger, open-format service area also adds a new Build Experience desk for build-and-learn workshops.Next-Level In-Store Experiences: Immersive setups throughout the store allow you to feel the power of high-end hardware in action, including racing sim rigs, an extensive collection of 3D printers and accessories, new vendor displays, and a massive monitor wall.More inventory on display: A new store design means more products are out and available for immediate pickup, ensuring that when you need a specific part, it’s waiting for you on the shelf.

A premier destination with a tax advantage

This location remains a target destination for tech fans across Northern New Jersey and Manhattan. Better yet, the store’s location within the Paterson Urban Enterprise Zone (UEZ) means customers benefit from a significantly lower sales tax rate, currently 3.3125% (or half the standard 6.625% New Jersey rate).

On high-ticket items like flagship GPUs or professional workstations, these savings are substantial, making North Jersey the most financially savvy destination for tech in the region.

Sign up to be the first to know about the North Jersey Grand Opening Celebration

Join us in-person on May 2 for a full day of Micro Center activities, including:

A free 128GB Flash Drive (with sign-up)Free Micro Center North Jersey MugGiveaways for first customers in lineLive Builds and Content CreatorsDesktop PC giveaway (we’re building a gaming PC live, then giving it away!)

Micro Center is celebrating this milestone with exclusive deals and giveaways, including a custom Micro Center North Jersey mug. You can sign up today to receive a coupon for a free 128GB Flash Drive and be the first to receive updates on specific Grand Re-Opening details. Sign up for updates and stay tuned to the official Micro Center North Jersey store page for the full schedule.

Landing page: microcenter.com/site/stores/north-jersey.aspx

About Micro Center

Micro Center operates thirty large computer and electronics stores in major markets nationwide. Founded in 1979 in Columbus, Micro Center is designed to satisfy the dedicated computer and electronics user. Uniquely focused on computers and related products, Micro Center offers more computers and related items (more than 20,000 items in stock) than any other retailer. Micro Center is passionate about offering a high level of customer service, with a knowledgeable and tenured sales team. Customers can visit Micro Center’s 30 stores (with more locations coming soon) from coast-to-coast or microcenter.com for thousands of computer-related items, electronics, and other technology products.

Micro Center stores are located in:

Atlanta (2), Baltimore, Boston, Chicago (2), Charlotte, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Columbus, Dallas, Denver, Detroit, Houston, Indianapolis, Kansas City, Los Angeles, Miami, Minneapolis, New York (5), Philadelphia, Phoenix, St. Louis, Washington, D.C. (2), Santa Clara, and coming soon, Austin.

Media Contact

Meg Adrion, Micro Center, 1 614-850-3000, madrion@microcenter.com, microcenter.com

Dan Ackerman, Micro Center, dackerman@microcenter.com, microcenter.com

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NEW YORK, April 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Natixis Corporate & Investment Banking (Natixis CIB), acting as structuring bank, initial coordinating lead arranger, joint bookrunner, and facility agent, is pleased to announce the closing of a $2.6 billion syndicated Letter of Credit Facility (“LCF”) for Data Center Power Infrastructure for Switch. In response to the escalating demand for sustainable power in the digital infrastructure sector, this syndicated facility is the largest U.S. dollar-denominated of its kind and unprecedented for the data center industry. It will support power procurement and provide credit backing for new transmission and generation resources.

Switch is a global leader in AI, cloud, and enterprise data center infrastructure. The LCF further strengthens Switch’s ability to develop gigawatt-scale campuses in major U.S. markets and aligns with Switch’s broader strategy to deliver sustainable infrastructure at scale.

“As power becomes more critical to enabling AI and next-generation data centers, our facility will allow Switch to secure power generation and transmission capacity for data center developments,” said Arnaud Stevens, Head of Global Trade, Americas at Natixis CIB. “This first-of-its-kind transaction in the data center sector will provide Switch the flexibility and access to capital to best position the firm to secure reliable gigawatts of electricity and for continued growth. The exceptional collaboration with our 10 esteemed banking partners, whose expertise and commitment were instrumental, further ensured the success of this milestone.”

“We are very pleased that we were able to support Switch as structuring bank on this milestone transaction”, said Pim Rothweiler, Head of Telecom & Tech Americas, Natixis CIB. “It shows how Natixis continues to be at the forefront of demonstrating leadership and expertise with innovative financing solutions that address the critical power needs of our clients in the digital infrastructure sector.”

Switch is a global leader in AI, cloud, and enterprise data center infrastructure. For more information, visit Switch’s press release here: Switch Secures Landmark $2.6 Billion Syndicated Letter of Credit Facility

About Natixis Corporate & Investment Banking
Natixis Corporate & Investment Banking is a leading global financial institution that provides advisory, investment banking, financing, corporate banking and capital markets services to corporations, financial institutions, financial sponsors and sovereign and supranational organizations worldwide.

Our teams of experts in about 30 countries advise clients on their strategic development, helping them to grow and transform their businesses, and maximize their positive impact. Natixis CIB is committed to aligning its financing portfolio with a carbon neutrality path by 2050 while helping its clients reduce the environmental impact of their business.

As part of Groupe BPCE, the second largest banking group in France through the Banque Populaire and Caisse d’Epargne retail networks, Natixis CIB benefits from the Group’s financial strength and solid financial ratings (Standard & Poor’s: A+, Moody’s: A1, Fitch: A+, R&I: A+).

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