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Canon Elevates Legacy with EOS R1 & EOS R5 Mark II: Unveils the Next Gen Innovations in Filmmaking & Photography

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Powerful, reliable, intelligent, and rapid, Canon EOS R1 is Canon’s flagship EOS R system camera with deep learning AF system, high sensitivity and high reliability, geared up to ace action photography.Canon EOS R5 Mark II is all set to ignite creativity with up to in camera 8K 60p RAW video recording, 4K 120p & 2K 240p with Audio Recording, Canon Log 2, Dual Pixel Intelligent AF and a host of powerful functionalities.

BANGALORE, India, July 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Canon India, a leading company in digital imaging solutions, today unveiled two remarkable additions to its EOS R series: the EOS R1 & EOS R5 Mark II. As pioneers in the photography and videography segment, Canon is yet again ready to revolutionize the industry and surpass customer expectations with its next gen intelligent features, quality, speed and convenience.

EOS R1 is the company’s first flagship EOS R system camera targeted at action genre photographers who need to capture the decisive moment even under severe shooting conditions, along with media & video production departments. With its powerful new image processing and autofocus systems, the new camera is setting new standards and redefining speed in the digital era.

The EOS R5 Mark II, a full-frame mirrorless camera that outperforms the EOS R5, with groundbreaking features like the high-performance new 45-megapixel back-illuminated (BI) stacked CMOS sensor and Accelerated Capture image processor system. Additionally, it includes enhancements such as Eye Control AF and Cinema EOS features, bringing Canon’s esteemed “5 series” from the EOS system into the next generation. These functionalities make EOS R5 Mark II a true all-rounder camera for photo and movie professionals alike.

Commenting on the launch, Mr. Tiger Ishii, Executive Officer, Canon Inc., President & COO, Canon Marketing Asia & President & CEO, Canon Singapore, said “As a dynamic epicenter of technological advancement and creative innovation, India has proven to be an essential hub for Canon’s global growth strategy. The market has been proving exceptionally well for our camera business, establishing our leading global market share in the DILC segment. As we look forward to strengthening our legacy of EOS series, the launch of the EOS R1 and EOS R5 Mark II underscores our unwavering commitment of bringing pioneering cutting edge technologies to empower users. These new cameras are more than products; they are gateways for Indian filmmakers and photography professionals to redefine storytelling through unmatched visual excellence. With India as one of the top performing markets in Asia, I am confident that this launch will contribute significantly to making this year a landmark for us.”

Sharing Canon’s intent behind the new products, Mr. Toshiaki Nomura, President & CEO, Canon India, said, “The newly launched, much awaited flagship EOS R1 introduces new dimensions in imaging technology with excellent usability and reliability to stay at the forefront of users’ needs and technological advancements. With its powerful new image processing and autofocus systems, the new camera is setting new standards and redefining speed in the digital era.”

He further added, “Canon’s legacy in India, particularly through the revered EOS 5D series, is a testament to our commitment to innovation and excellence. With the launch of the EOS R5 Mark II, we are poised to revolutionize the landscape of filmmaking and photography, ushering in a new era of ‘timeless legacy’. Both EOS R1 and EOS R5 Mark II are powered with the most advanced image processing system in EOS history, with high-speed continuous shooting prowess, professional-level movie capabilities, Intelligent auto focus, all enhanced by deep learning technology. We are confident these products will resonate deeply with our Indian consumers, further solidifying Canon’s leadership in the imaging industry.” 

Next Gen Technology Advancements in Canon EOS R1 & EOS R5 Mark II

A Power-packed New Core for Unprecedented Performance

The new 45-megapixel of EOS R5 Mark II and 24.2 megapixels of EOS R1 incorporates back-illuminated (BI) stacked CMOS sensor that leads the host of feature upgrades. The new Accelerated Capture System, consisting of the all-new DIGIC Accelerator and the DIGIC X image processor, can process high volumes of data at unprecedented speeds. Together, the two pave the way for powerful new features and enable resource-intensive processing that sets new standards for AF performance.

Accelerated Capture Image Processing

With the new Accelerated Capture image processing system, featuring the innovative DIGIC Accelerator alongside DIGIC X, processing speed and power are significantly amplified. Unprecedented drive speed, deep learning algorithm-based AF and subject-tracking performance can be achieved. With features such as In-Camera Upscaling and Neural Network Noise Reduction now executable in-camera, both the cameras support fast-paced, time-sensitive workflows, ensuring the swift delivery of high-quality and publication-ready images.

Dual Pixel Intelligent AF for Smarter Subject Detection and Tracking

Both EOS R1 and EOS R5 MARK II are equipped with the Dual Pixel Intelligent AF system, which leverages the Accelerated Capture system and deep learning. This system greatly improves subject tracking and detection during video and stills shooting.

Videographers and photographers shooting events and concerts will benefit from the Register People Priority function, as it prioritises a pre-registered person for subject detection and tracking even when they are in a crowd and have their face turned sideways. The new Action Priority AF mode will automatically switch the focus point to subjects that are in action, helping sports photographers capture decisive moments during dynamic, fast-paced sports such as soccer, basketball, and volleyball.

Never Miss that Crucial Moment

The EOS R1 can shoot high-speed bursts at up to 40 frames per second and EOS R5 Mark II at 30 frames per second with the electronic shutter, which allows for silent shooting and up to 12 fps with the mechanical and electronic first-curtain shutter. The faster sensor readout speed reduces rolling shutter distortion to significant levels avoiding potential subject distortion when capturing high-speed action. Reduced rolling shutter distortion also benefits video, allowing for seamless action footage and fast camera movement reduced wobbly artifact.

Additionally, both cameras offer pre-continuous shooting for stills and pre-recording for videos. These functions capture moments before pressing the shutter or starting to record, making up for lost split-seconds.

Intuitive and Highly Responsive Eye Control AF

EOS R1 and for the first time ever on a “5 series” camera EOS R5 Mark II, Eye Control AF allows user to shift the AF frame by simply looking at their new subject to focus on. Newly developed optics and an improved line-of-sight detection algorithm have doubled the detection frame rate as compared to the EOS R3, thus allowing faster, steadier eye movement detection.

In-camera Image enhancements

The new In-camera Upscaling function that quadruples the number of pixels in the image, increasing the resolution by 4 times to up to 96 megapixels in EOS R1 and 179 megapixels in EOS R5 Mark II while maintaining original sense of resolution. This is useful to generate cleaner, high-quality extreme crops that retain stunning clarity and detail, further empowering users to unleash extreme creativity.

Image noise can become more apparent when images are magnified, but this will be addressed by the new In-camera Neural Network Noise Reduction function to improve image quality further. The function uses deep learning-based algorithms to reduce high-fidelity noise on RAW images, achieving amazingly clean high ISO JPEG images straight out of the camera.

Cinema Industry Standards for Next Level Video Production

In addition to the creative flexibility offered by EOS R5 Mark II with 8K DCI 60p RAW video and 6K 60p RAW video in EOS R1, both the cameras also provide ample industry-standard recording modes and options. Several professional production-oriented Cinema EOS system features were included for professional filmmaking and video production needs.  The new 4K DCI 60p SRAW recording option in EOS R5 Mark II uses the camera’s full horizontal angle of view and provides a less resource-intensive option for projects requiring RAW video’s post-production latitude. In addition, the camera showcases beautiful slow-motion scenes with audio recording in 4K quality (up to 5x slower) or in Full HD (up to 10x slower) with the 4K 120p and Full HD 240p.

Elevate Your Visual Storytelling

Both EOS R1 and EOS R5 MARK II are the first EOS system cameras to offer 10-bit Canon Log 2, which provides more vivid colour reproduction. Favoured by many filmmakers for its wider dynamic range (16+ stops) and better preservation of shadows and mid tone detail. Besides the existing Picture Style colour profiles, it is also equipped with the Cinema EOS system’s Custom Pictures. The latter allows LUTs (lookup tables), including custom 3D LUTs for Cinema EOS to be applied in-camera even when recording in Canon Log 2/Log 3, or HDR formats so users can better visualise the output video while shooting.

Seamless integration with Cinema EOS

EOS R1 and EOS R5 MARK II uses the new XF-AVC S/XF-HEVC S file system, which has similar specifications as the Cinema EOS file system. This system enables workflows that are incompatible with the conventional MP4 format and streamlines the multi-camera project editing process where Cinema EOS cameras are utilised. Cinema EOS tools that provide detailed exposure information have also been incorporated. Users can fine-tune exposure more accurately on set and improve efficiency on multiple camera shoots where exposures must be matched.

Dual (Video + Photo) Shooting

Users can simultaneously capture approx. 33.2-megapixel JPEG stills while recording Full HD 30p videos in EOS R5 Mark II and approx. 17.8 megapixels JPEG stills while recording Full HD 60p videos in EOS R1. This improves work efficiency for users who require still photos and videos of the same event when time is limited.

Professional Grade Reliability

Designed to perform reliably on demanding shoots, both EOS R5 Mark II and EOS R1 is built with dust- and drip-resistant weather sealing to withstand challenging weather conditions. The blackout-free EVF is equipped with superior anti-fog performance, which provides a brighter, clearer view of the scene even in unpredictable weather conditions.

Both the cameras features a 5-axis In-Body IS (Image Stabiliser), with a newly designed mechanism and improved algorithms that increase its effectiveness. When shooting with a compatible RF lens with in-lens stabiliser, users can expect up to 8.5 stops’ equivalent image stabilisation1.

Cooling fan accessory for extended recording time

 A cooling fan accessory, CF-R20EP (sold separately) extends 8K recording times, allowing up to 120 or more minutes of 8K 30p video to be recorded. It also enables limitless 4K 60p video recording.

New power supply configuration for EOS R5 Mark II

To meet increased power requirements, the EOS R5 Mark II is powered by a new battery, LP-E6P, which has a higher current discharge but keeps the same form as other LP-E6 series batteries and can be charged with the LC-E6 charger.

For enhanced operability such as vertical shooting support, users can combine the EOS R5 MARK II with:

Battery Grip BG-R20: A battery grip with weight balance, buttons, and multi-controller position optimised for vertical shooting. It is compatible with the EOS R5/ R6 Mark II/ R6.Battery Grip BG-R20EP: A battery grip with the same features as BG-R20, with an additional 2.5G Base-T Ethernet port to support high-speed wired communication. This meets the needs of professional users who require wired network compatibility and better support for vertical shooting.

Designed for Swift Editorial Workflows

The EOS R1 and EOS R5 Mark II supports the new Wi-Fi 6/6E wireless protocol in addition to the existing 5Ghz and 2.4Ghz bands, allowing for faster wireless file transmission to a smartphone, PC, or FTP/FTPS/SFTP server. EOS R1 features the new high-speed 2.5GBase-T wired LAN protocol to existing wired LAN support and in EOS R5 Mark II with BG-R20EP, users can use the latest high-speed communication standards to swiftly transmit large numbers of still photos and videos to their editors—an asset for news reporting where time is a constraint.

PRICE | EOS R1

New Launch

MRP

Sales Date

EOS R1 Body

Rs. 630,995/U

End of November 2024

LP-E6P Battery 

Rs. 7,995.00/U

Battery Grip

Rs. 34,995.00/U

Cooling Fan Battery Grip

Rs. 40,995.00/U

Battery Grip with LAN

Rs. 80,995.00/U

PRICE | EOS R5 Mark II | Battery Pack | Grip Accessory

New launch

MRP

Sale Date

EOS R5 Mark II Body 

Rs. 405,995.00/U

August 2024

EOS R5 Mark II + RF24-105mm f/4L IS USM

Rs. 505,995.00/U

LP-E6P Battery 

Rs. 7,995.00/U

BG-R20 Battery Grip

Rs. 34,995.00/U

CF-R20EP Cooling Fan Battery Grip

Rs. 40,995.00/U

BG-R20EP Battery Grip with LAN

Rs.  80,995.00/U

APPENDIX | EOS R1

Camera Model

EOS R1

Image Processor

DIGIC Accelerator & DIGIC X

Image Sensor Camera Effective Pixels

Effective sensor size: Full-Frame CMOS

Camera effective pixels: Max approx. 24.2 megapixels

Metering System

Based on image sensor output signals

Stills:

6,144 zone (96 × 64) metering

Movie:

DCI: 4,800-zone (96 x 50) metering

UHD: 5,184-zone (96 x 54) metering

Autofocus Method

Spot AF, 1-point AF, Expand AF area (above / below / left / right or around), Flexible Zone AF 1 / 2 / 3, Whole area AF

Image Stabilizer (IS) System

In-body 5-axis sensor-shift image stabilisation (Still/Movie)

Effective ISO

Stills:

100–102,400 (L:50, H1:204,800, H2:409,600)

Movie:

Custom Picture (Off): 100–32,000 (H:40,000-102,400, H1:204,800)

Canon 709/PQ/HLG: 400–32,000 (L:100-320, H:40,000-102,400, H1:204,800)

Canon Log 2 / Canon Log 3: 800–32,000 (L:100-640, H:40,000-102,400, H1:204,800)

BT.709 Standard: 160–32,000 (L:100-125, H:40,000-102,400, H1:204,800)

Continuous Shooting

Mechanical shutter & Electronic 1st curtain: 12 fps

Electronic shutter: 40 fps

Max Shutter Speed

1/64,000 sec. (Electronic Shutter)

Viewfinder

1.63 cm / 0.64-inch OLED, approx. 9440,000 dots

59.94/119.88 fps Refresh Rate

Movie

6K RAW (6,000 x 3,164)

59.94 fps / 29.97 fps / 23.98 fps (NTSC)

50.00 fps / 25.00 fps / 24.00 fps (PAL)

 

4K DCI (4,096 x 2,160)

119.88 fps / 59.94 fps / 29.97 fps / 23.98 fps (NTSC)

100.00 fps / 50.00 fps / 25.00 fps / 24.00 fps (PAL)

 

4K UHD (3,840 x 2,160)

119.88 fps / 59.94 fps / 29.97 fps / 23.98 fps (NTSC)

100.00 fps / 50.00 fps / 25.00 fps (PAL)

 

2K DCI (2,048 x 1,080)

239.76 fps / 119.88 fps / 59.94 fps / 29.97 fps / 23.98 fps (NTSC)

200.00 fps / 100.00 fps / 50.00 fps / 25.00 fps / 24.00 fps (PAL)

 

Full HD (1,920 x 1,080)

239.76 fps / 119.88 fps / 59.94 fps / 29.97 fps / 23.98 fps (NTSC)

200.00 fps / 100.00 fps / 50.00 fps / 25.00 fps (PAL)

Maximum Movie Recording Time

6 hr. 00 min. 00 sec. (Normal movie)

1 hr. 30 min. 00 sec. (High Frame Rate Movie)

Recording Media

Supports 2 memory cards:

• 2 x CFexpress memory card (Type B compatible)

*CFexpress 2.0 and VPG400 supported

*Up to 2 TB capacity supported (CFexpress card exceeding 2TB capacity is handled as 2 TB)

Power Supply

LP-E19

USB charging / Optional Power

Supports charging via USB Power Adapter PD-E1 / PD-E2

AC Power (AC Adapter AC-E19 and DC Coupler DR-E19)

Size

Approx. 157.6 × 149.5 × 87.3 mm

Weight

Approx. 1115 g (incl. battery and memory 1 card, excl. body cap, eyecup or shoe cover)

Network

Wi-Fi: IEEE802.11b/g/n/a/ac/ax

Bluetooth: Bluetooth Low Energy Technology Ver 5.3

Ethernet: IEEE 802.3bz (for 2.5GBASE-T)

C2PA

Supported in 2025 or later (firmware update is required)

APPENDIX | EOS R5 MARK II

Camera Model

EOS R5 Mark II

Image Processor

DIGIC Accelerator & DIGIC X

Image Sensor Camera Effective Pixels

Effective sensor size: Full-Frame CMOS

Camera effective pixels: Max approx. 45.0 megapixels

Metering System

Based on image sensor output signals

Stills:

6,144 zone (96 × 64) metering

Movie:

DCI: 4,800-zone (96 x 50) metering

UHD: 5,184-zone (96 x 54) metering

Autofocus Method

Spot AF, 1-point AF, Expand AF area (above / below / left / right or around), Flexible Zone AF 1 / 2 / 3, Whole area AF

Image Stabilizer (IS) System

In-body 5-axis sensor-shift image stabilisation (Still/Movie)

Effective ISO

Stills:

100–51,200 (L:50, H:102,400)

Movie:

Custom Picture (Off): 100–25,600 (H:32,000-51,200)

Canon 709 / PQ / HLG: 400–25,600 (L:100-320, H:32,000-51,200)

Canon Log 2 / Canon Log 3: 800–25,600 (L:100-640, H:32,000-51,200)

BT.709 Standard: 160–25,600 (L:100-125, H: 32,000-51,200)

Continuous Shooting

Mechanical shutter & Electronic 1st curtain: 12 frames per second

Electronic shutter: 30 frames per second

Max Shutter Speed

1/32,000 sec. (Electronic Shutter)

Viewfinder

1.27 cm / 0.5inch OLED, approx. 5760,000 dots

59.94/119.88 fps Refresh Rate

About Canon Inc. 

Canon Inc. (NYSE: CAJ), headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, is a leader in the fields of professional and consumer imaging equipment, industrial equipment, and information systems. Canon’s extensive range of products includes production printers, multifunction office systems, inkjet and laser printers, cameras, video and cinematography equipment, network cameras, medical systems and semiconductor-manufacturing equipment. Originally established in 1937 as Precision Optical Industry, Co., Ltd., a camera manufacturer, Canon has successfully diversified and globalized to become a worldwide industry leader in professional and consumer imaging systems and solutions. With approximately 180,775 employees worldwide, the Canon Group includes manufacturing and marketing subsidiaries in Japan, the Americas, Europe, Asia and Oceania; and a global R&D network with companies based in the United States, Europe, Asia and Australia. Canon’s consolidated net sales for fiscal 2022 (ended December 31, 2022) totalled $30.31 billion (at an exchange rate of ¥133=U.S. $1). Visit the Canon Inc. website at: global. canon 

About Canon India 

 Canon India Pvt. Ltd. is the sales and marketing subsidiary of Canon Inc., a world leader in imaging technologies. Having started its operations in 1997, Canon India markets a comprehensive range of sophisticated contemporary digital imaging products and solutions in India. The company today has offices in 10 cities across India with merchandise warehousing facilities at 4 location and employs 1000 staff and over 850 channel partners. Canon India enjoys a vast retail presence across the country through Canon Image Square (CIS) stores, PIXMA Zones, and BIS Lounges. Canon India’s service reach extends to over 632 towns covering 19,118 PIN codes across India – which comprises of 349+ Camera collection points, 15 Camera repair centres, 320+ Printer repair centres, 183 Copier, Scanner and 120 Large Format Printer Sales & Service dealers. (Updated as of April 2024)

In sync with its corporate tagline- ‘Delighting You Always’, reinforced by World-class technology, Canon offers an extended product portfolio, including Digital Production Printers, Large Format Printers, Commercial Printers, Multi-Functional Devices, Managed Document Services, Inkjet & Laser Printers, Document and Cheque Scanners, Digital Cameras, DSLRs, Mirrorless cameras, Cinematic Imaging Products, and Surveillance cameras catering to the multiple market segments of consumer, SME, B2B, Commercial, Government & PSUs.

More information is available at https://in.canon/

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1 Based on the CIPA 2024 standard. In yaw, pitch, and roll image stabilization performance when using RF24-105mm F2.8 L IS USM Z (f=105mm)

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Portland General Electric declares dividend

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PORTLAND, Ore., July 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The board of directors of Portland General Electric Company (NYSE: POR) declared a quarterly common stock dividend of $0.55125 per share.

The company’s dividend is evaluated based on capital requirements and financial performance. PGE targets a dividend payout ratio of 60 to 70% over the long term.

The quarterly dividend is payable on or before October 15, 2026, to shareholders of record at the close of business on September 25, 2026.

About Portland General Electric Company
Portland General Electric (NYSE: POR) is an integrated energy company that generates, transmits and distributes electricity to nearly 960,000 customers serving an area of approximately 2 million Oregonians. Since 1889, Portland General Electric (PGE) has been powering economies, delivering safe, affordable and reliable electricity while working to transform energy systems to meet evolving customer needs. PGE continues to make progress towards emissions reduction targets, and customers have set the standard for prioritizing clean energy with the No. 1 voluntary renewable energy program in the country. PGE is ranked a top ten utility in the 2025 Forrester U.S. Customer Experience Index. In 2025, PGE employees and retirees volunteered over 18,300 hours to more than 400 nonprofits organizations. Through the PGE Foundation, along with corporate contributions and the employee matching gift program, more than $5 million was directed to charitable organizations supporting economic growth and community resilience across our service area. For information: portlandgeneral.com/news.

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This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements are based on assumptions about the future, involve risks and uncertainties, and are not guarantees. Future results may differ materially from those expressed or implied in any forward-looking statement. These forward-looking statements represent our estimates and assumptions only as of the date of this press release. We assume no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statement as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

Forward-looking statements include statements, other than statements of historical or current fact, regarding the Company’s amount and timing of dividends payable as well as other statements containing words such as “committed to,” “targets,” or similar expressions.

There can be no assurance that future dividends will be declared. The declaration of future dividends is subject to approval of our board of directors and various risks and uncertainties, including, but not limited to: our cash flow and cash needs; the timing or amount of dividends paid; the timing or outcome of various legal and regulatory actions; changes in the Company’s business strategy; increases in capital expenditures; changes in capital and credit market conditions, including volatility of equity markets as well as changes in PGE’s credit ratings and outlook on such credit ratings restrictions on the payment of dividends under existing or future financing arrangements; changes in tax laws relating to corporate dividends; deterioration in our financial condition or results, and those risks, uncertainties, and other factors identified from time-to-time in our filings with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), including our annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025 and subsequent quarterly reports on Form 10-Q. These reports are available through the EDGAR system free-of-charge on the SEC’s website, www.sec.gov and on the Company’s website, investors.portlandgeneral.com. Investors should not rely unduly on any forward-looking statements. The Company assumes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statement as a result of new information, future events or other factors.

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Care Career Announces Acquisition of MAS Medical Staffing, Completing Its First Acquisition Phase and Expanding Annual Revenue Beyond $150 Million, with a Path to Exceed a Quarter Billion by the End of 2026 Through Additional Acquisitions and Organic Growth

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WOODBRIDGE, N.J., July 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Care Career, a rapidly growing healthcare workforce technology organization, today announced the acquisition of MAS Medical Staffing, one of the Northeast’s leading healthcare workforce organizations. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

The acquisition represents Care Career’s seventh strategic acquisition in the past 24 months, further strengthening the company’s position as one of the largest healthcare workforce organizations in the United States while accelerating its strategy to redefine the future of healthcare workforce management through artificial intelligence, enterprise technology, and workforce innovation.

MAS Medical Staffing has built an outstanding reputation for delivering high-quality workforce solutions through strong client relationships, exceptional clinician engagement, and deep regional expertise throughout the Northeastern United States. The acquisition significantly expands Care Career’s geographic footprint while broadening its access to healthcare professionals, client relationships, workforce data, and regional market intelligence.

Care Career is building a technology-enabled workforce ecosystem powered by its AI-powered workforce platform, where every acquisition contributes not only additional market presence, but also expanded data, enhanced artificial intelligence capabilities, digital innovation, and operational scale that continuously improve the experience for clients and clinicians alike. As the platform grows, every clinician engagement, client interaction, credential, placement, and workforce trend strengthens the intelligence of Career’s technology, creating a continuously improving ecosystem designed to deliver faster, smarter, and more effective workforce solutions.

The acquisition also brings MAS Medical Staffing’s MAESTRA® engagement technology, along with its client relationships and clinician network, directly onto Career’s AI-powered workforce platform. MAESTRA’s scheduling, credentialing, and communication capabilities will be integrated into Care Career’s existing technology stack, further enhancing clinician engagement across onboarding, scheduling, and career management while providing healthcare organizations with greater workforce visibility and operational efficiency.

“Our vision is to build the AI-powered infrastructure that modernizes healthcare workforce management,” said Siva Konatham, Group President and Chief Executive Officer of Care Career. “Under my leadership, Care Career is focused on transforming a fragmented, labor-intensive industry into a data-driven, technology-enabled ecosystem that improves speed, efficiency, and workforce visibility for healthcare providers. Each acquisition strengthens our platform intelligence, expands our scale, and enhances our margin potential. By integrating advanced analytics, AI automation, and digital engagement tools, we are not just growing revenue—we are building a smarter, more scalable model positioned to lead the next era of healthcare workforce solutions.”

The combined organization will leverage expanded recruiting resources, centralized credentialing, advanced workforce analytics, AI-enabled automation, and digital engagement technologies—all powered by Care Career’s AI-powered workforce platform—to deliver broader recruiting capabilities, faster response times, enhanced workforce insights, and expanded national coverage. Clinicians will benefit from a seamless digital experience that simplifies every stage of their careers—from job discovery and credentialing to onboarding, scheduling, communication, and long-term career development.

With seven strategic acquisitions completed in less than two years, representing the first round of acquisitions now totaling more than $150 million in annual revenue, Care Career has rapidly expanded its national presence while executing a disciplined growth strategy focused on technology integration, operational excellence, and workforce innovation. The company has also signed additional Letters of Intent with other entities with expected close dates in the third quarter of 2026. Upon completion of these transactions, coupled with organic growth, Care Career expects consolidated annual revenue to exceed a quarter of a billion dollars by the end of 2026.

The addition of MAS Medical Staffing further strengthens the organization’s ability to serve healthcare systems, hospitals, long-term care providers, outpatient facilities, and other healthcare organizations across an increasingly diverse geographic footprint.

“The healthcare workforce industry is entering a new era where technology, artificial intelligence, and data-driven decision-making will define the market leaders,” Konatham added. “Every acquisition we complete expands the intelligence of our AI-powered workforce platform, enhances the value we deliver to our clients, and creates more opportunities for clinicians. We believe the combination of exceptional people, innovative technology, and strategic scale positions Care Career to lead the next generation of healthcare workforce solutions.”

About Care Career

Care Career is a technology-enabled healthcare workforce solutions company dedicated to transforming how healthcare organizations recruit, engage, credential, deploy, and retain clinical talent. Powered by its proprietary AI-powered workforce platform and supported by advanced artificial intelligence, enterprise technology, and workforce analytics, Care Career is building an intelligent healthcare workforce ecosystem that connects providers and clinicians more efficiently while improving workforce performance, operational effectiveness, and patient care. Following seven strategic acquisitions over the past 24 months the first round of acquisitions totaling more than $150 million in annual revenue and with additional signed LOIs under contract expected to complete shortly, positioning the company to surpass a quarter of a billion dollars in consolidated annual revenue by the end of 2026, Care Career has become one of the nation’s largest and fastest-growing healthcare workforce organizations, serving healthcare providers and clinicians across the United States.

About MAS Medical Staffing

MAS Medical Staffing is a premier healthcare workforce organization recognized for exceptional service, strong client partnerships, and a commitment to connecting healthcare professionals with rewarding career opportunities. With an established presence throughout the Northeastern United States, MAS Medical Staffing has earned a reputation for quality, responsiveness, and delivering workforce solutions that help healthcare providers meet their evolving workforce needs while supporting clinicians throughout every stage of their careers.

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PointsKash Demonstrates How Businesses Can Build on Bitcoin Without Burdening the Blockchain

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As industry debate surrounding Bitcoin Improvement Proposal (BIP-110) intensifies, PointsKash unveils an architecture designed to work regardless of the proposal’s outcome.

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., July 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — As the global Bitcoin community debates Bitcoin Improvement Proposal 110 (BIP-110) and the future of data stored on the Bitcoin blockchain, PointsKash, Inc. today announced that its next-generation kiosk infrastructure was intentionally designed to operate efficiently under any outcome of the proposal.

Rather than storing operational data directly on the Bitcoin blockchain, PointsKash utilizes a layered architecture that combines Bitcoin‘s unmatched security with modern decentralized communications technology. Every transaction, machine event, system update, and operational record generated across the PointsKash network is cryptographically verified, securely maintained off-chain, and anchored to the Bitcoin blockchain through a single immutable cryptographic proof.

This approach allows thousands of operational events to be permanently verified while utilizing only a minimal amount of blockchain data.

As discussion surrounding BIP-110 has intensified across the digital asset industry, PointsKash believes the debate does not require choosing between innovation and responsible blockchain stewardship.

“The industry has been debating whether businesses can build meaningful applications on Bitcoin without unnecessarily consuming blockchain space,” said Michael Herron, Chief Executive Officer of PointsKash. “We believe we’ve demonstrated that the answer is yes. Bitcoin provides the world’s most trusted immutable timestamp and security layer, while higher-volume operational data belongs on technologies specifically designed to manage it. By combining both, we’ve built an architecture that is scalable, transparent, and future-ready regardless of how the BIP-110 discussion ultimately evolves.”

The company’s infrastructure assigns every kiosk its own unique cryptographic identity, allowing each machine to securely authenticate every transaction and operational event. Those records are then independently verifiable through cryptographic proofs while remaining resistant to alteration or manipulation—even by PointsKash itself.

According to the company, this architecture delivers several significant advantages:

Mathematically verifiable transaction records for regulators, banking partners, auditors, and enterprise customers.Improved network reliability, allowing kiosks to continue operating during temporary connectivity interruptions without losing transaction history.Enhanced cybersecurity, with every machine maintaining its own authenticated identity and secure communications.A scalable blockchain architecture that minimizes on-chain data while preserving complete auditability.

“Bitcoin was created to provide trust, security, and permanence—not to become a storage system for every piece of application data,” Herron added. “Our philosophy has always been simple: use Bitcoin for what it does better than anyone else—creating immutable proof that records have never been altered—and leverage modern decentralized technologies for everything else. We believe that’s the future of enterprise blockchain infrastructure.”

PointsKash believes this architecture positions the company among a new generation of fintech innovators utilizing Bitcoin as a secure trust layer while developing scalable financial applications for enterprise deployment.

The technology also establishes the foundation for future blockchain-based financial products currently under development, including enhanced digital audit capabilities, verifiable financial records, enterprise licensing opportunities, and next-generation digital asset infrastructure.

As the Bitcoin ecosystem continues to mature, PointsKash believes its technology demonstrates that responsible innovation and blockchain scalability can successfully coexist—providing enterprise organizations with the confidence to build on Bitcoin without contributing unnecessary data to the network.

About PointsKash, Inc.

PointsKash, Inc. is a financial technology company developing an integrated ecosystem of AI-enabled self-service financial centers, digital banking, digital payment solutions, cryptocurrency services, loyalty rewards, enterprise merchant technologies, and mobile financial applications. Through proprietary software, Artificial Intelligence, and strategic partnerships, PointsKash is building innovative financial solutions designed to empower consumers, merchants, and enterprise organizations throughout North America.

For more information, visit www.pointskash.com.

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