Panel to highlight how automation and autonomy are delivering measurable results across yard and transportation operations today

HENDERSON, Nev., April 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — YMX Logistics, a leading national third-party logistics provider specializing in integrated yard logistics for enterprise shippers, today announced that CEO Matt Yearling will speak at the ACT Expo session titled “Real-World Automation: On the Road and In the Yard,” taking place Monday, May 4, 2026, from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. PT.

Yearling will join a panel of industry leaders, including Lior Ron, Chief Operating Officer at Waabi; Paul DiLaura, Chief Commercial Officer at Gatik AI; and Sasko Cuklev, Head of On-Road Solutions at Volvo Autonomous Solutions. The session will be moderated by Seth DeVlugt, Senior Director, Ryder Ventures and New Product Strategy, Ryder System Inc.

As automation and autonomy technologies move beyond pilots and into daily operations, the session will focus on how fleets are integrating autonomous systems, digital twins, connected infrastructure, and operational processes to drive measurable improvements in uptime, efficiency, and safety.

“Autonomy happens at the convergence of digital intelligence and physical execution,” said Matt Yearling. “We’re seeing real progress in yard operations, but autonomy isn’t achieved through isolated technologies. It requires an operating system that continuously captures data, improves decision-making, and drives ongoing optimization. That’s what turns autonomy into consistent, predictable, scalable performance.”

This session builds on YMX’s recent announcement of the industry’s first Autonomous Yard Operating System. For more details, read the full announcement here: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/ymx-logistics-introduces-the-first-autonomous-yard-operating-system-302740436.html

For more information about the session, visit: https://www.actexpo.com/agenda/

ABOUT YMX
YMX Logistics is trusted by the world’s largest shippers and specializes in optimized and sustainable yard logistics, spotting and shuttling services, and yard management technology solutions. With a team that brings decades of experience working for large shippers, Silicon Valley innovators, and top-tier consulting firms, YMX delivers reliable, high-performance outsourced yard and transportation operations to enterprise customers and Fortune 500 companies across North America in the retail, manufacturing, and distribution sectors. For more information, please visit ymxlogistics.com. 

ABOUT ACT Expo
ACT Expo is North America’s premier advanced commercial transportation conference and expo, uniting fleets, OEMs, technology providers, policymakers, and industry stakeholders to accelerate the adoption of technologies that improve safety, sustainability, and operational performance. ACT Expo returns to the Las Vegas Convention Center May 4–7, 2026, thanks to presenting sponsors Daimler Trucks North America, Penske Transportation Solutions and PlusAI. For more information or to register, visit www.actexpo.com.

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Parks Associates research finds 52% of device owners are willing to share outdoor video data with providers, highlighting evolving data preferences in the connected home

PLANO, Texas, April 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Parks Associates today announced the keynote speakers at the 30th annual CONNECTIONS™ conference will include Shanya Gill, founder and CEO of Vigil Inc. and TIME Kid of the Year Nominee. Gill will join executives from across the connected home ecosystem to address tech innovations, market data, and consumer adoption at the 30th annual CONNECTIONS™: The Premier Connected Home Conference, May 5-7 at the Hyatt Regency Santa Clara, alongside Sensors Converge 2026 at the Santa Clara Convention Center.

CONNECTIONS™ keynote speakers:

Jay Desai, GM for Amazon Sidewalk, Ring, Amazon.comShanya Gill, Founder and CEO, Vigil Inc.John Mack, Managing Director & Sector Co-Head, Security & Safety, Raymond JamesDerek Richardson, CEO, DeakoKristen Valdes, Founder and CEO, b.well Connected HealthRobert Vance, VP, New Markets, GENTEX

These speakers, along with executives from Schneider Electric, Alarm.com, Samsung SmartThings, DOOR, Comcast, and other market leaders, will address the next phase of connected home and business services, including AI-driven experiences, energy management, access control, tech support, home security, and platform integration.

Parks Associates’ latest research from the study Connected Consumer Privacy & Security in the AI Era, a survey of 8,000 US Internet households, shows 52% of smart home device owners are willing to share outdoor video data with their device and service providers to enable certain routines or automations. However, only 34% are willing to share indoor video, and one-quarter are willing to share home occupancy data. Overall, device owners report higher willingness to share device data when it supports maintenance, troubleshooting, and improved performance or if it enhances household safety and improves response during emergencies.

“Consumers are selective in how they share data,” said Mindi Sue Sternblitz-Rubenstein, Vice President, Marketing, Parks Associates. “Use cases tied to safety, security, and device performance resonate, while more personal data requires stronger justification and transparency.”

CONNECTIONS™ will examine how companies are deploying these technologies and building services that align with consumer expectations, with sessions focused on interoperability, service models, and real-world deployment.

Event Sponsors:
Research: Alarm.com, Silicon Labs

Platinum: Kwikset; Origin; Rapid Response Monitoring; Raymond James; TechSee; Vivint, an NRG Company

Reception: Johnson Controls

Registration: Becklar

Wi-Fi: SkyBell

Event: Amazon Web Services (AWS), Aqara, Ayla Networks, BlueConnect Partners, eero, Ensure Protect, Gentex, Integrated Systems Technology, Ivani, MarketBetter, Plume, RealPage, Telecom Design, Thread Group, Ubiety, Ubiquiti, Z-Wave Alliance

Breakfast, Lunch, and Break: Arity, Calix, Kwikset, Moen, Morse Micro

Supporting: Sensors Converge, The Monitoring Association

In addition, Parks Associates is accepting nominations for the 40 Tech Leaders of Connected Living, launched this year in recognition of the company’s 40th anniversary. The program honors executives and innovators driving progress across smart home technologies, AI applications, broadband services, energy management, security, and platform ecosystems.

Parks Associates will recognize the 40 Tech Leaders of Connected Living during the conference’s networking reception. The firm extended the nomination deadline date until April 22.

Registration is open for the conference. For information, contact Mindi Sue Sternblitz-Rubenstein.

About CONNECTIONS™
Parks Associates will host the 30th annual CONNECTIONS™ on May 5-7, 2026, at the Hyatt Regency Santa Clara. CONNECTIONS™ provides ongoing insights throughout the year with virtual and in-person conference sessions. Parks Associates’ analyst team leads the conference sessions, which are focused on technology innovations, consumer adoption and trends, product and service forecasts, and the evaluation of new business strategies, partnerships, monetization opportunities, and value-added service design.

CONNECTIONS™ is a pivotal platform for partnerships and exploring the future of technology adoption and its impact on consumers and businesses. www.connectionsus.com

Mindi Sue Sternblitz-Rubenstein
Parks Associates
972.490.1113
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Founding CEO Dr. Sarbari Gupta reflects on firm’s evolution and sets the course for its next chapter

RESTON, Va., April 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Electrosoft Services, LLC, a leading provider of federal cybersecurity and digital transformation services, today announced its 25th anniversary, marking a quarter century of innovation and partnership in support of government missions. Founded in 2001 and led by its founding CEO, Dr. Sarbari Gupta, the company has grown from a small, focused team into a trusted partner on some of the federal government’s most consequential cybersecurity and digital engineering programs.

“I founded Electrosoft because I believed federal agencies deserved a cybersecurity partner that would grow with them through every shift in technology and every evolution in the threat environment. Twenty-five years in, that belief has only gotten stronger,” said Dr. Gupta. “What fills me with the most pride isn’t the milestone itself, but the trust we’ve built and the team that earned it.”

Electrosoft’s journey began with its first prime contract at NIST in 2001. Years later, company experts became named authors of NIST special publications on digital identity. That foundation has expanded into support for federal civilian and defense agencies such as DLA, USTRANSCOM, GSA, Treasury and HHS, as well as multiple-award vehicles including GSA OASIS+, DLA JETS 2.0, NIST CAPSS, Treasury PROTECTS and CISA DTSS.

Over the years, the company has been consistently recognized as a top workplace, fast-growing company and technology thought leader.

Recent milestones include several significant contract and contract vehicle wins from HHS, Treasury and CISA and a 2025 strategic investment from DigitalNet.ai that supports expanded capabilities in artificial intelligence while preserving the independent leadership and customer continuity that have defined the firm.

As Electrosoft enters its next chapter, the company’s integrated delivery model unifies cybersecurity, digital engineering and AI to meet the evolving demands of federal missions.

For more information, read Electrosoft’s 25th Anniversary newsletter.

About Electrosoft Services

Electrosoft is a cybersecurity, digital engineering and intelligent automation firm delivering secure, scalable solutions for federal agencies. With 25 years of experience, the award-winning company combines deep mission expertise with modern engineering practices to help agencies operate securely, modernize with confidence and accelerate operational performance. Electrosoft is headquartered in Reston, Virginia. www.electrosoft-inc.com

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