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Second Chance University’s Latest Podcast Series, A Mother’s Voice, Now Available on Securus Tablets

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Storytelling lifts mothers’ voices as they are often unsung, universal, catalysts, cheerleaders, and change agents for stronger entry outcomes

DALLAS, Aug. 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Securus Technologies (Securus), an Aventiv Technologies (Aventiv) company and the leading provider of connections between incarcerated individuals and their loved ones, today announced the release of Second Chance University’s latest podcast, “A Mother’s Voice,” now available on 600,000 Securus tablets nationwide. Hosted by Second Chance University’s Founder and President Andre Norman, the 12-part series amplifies the voices of mothers whose stories and emotional journeys as advocates, support systems, and windows to the outside world bring to life an entirely new view of navigating incarceration with a loved one.

“When a person is incarcerated, society disconnects them as a punishment as they go through an experience dominated by courts, judges, lawyers, therapists, and others who are part of the process,” said Andre Norman, Founder and President, Second Chance University. “We overlook that separating individuals from their mothers, who are often the central support system to these individuals whose lives are changing dramatically, can be catastrophic. The stories in this series paint a clear picture, and remind us, of the role mothers can play in helping a person transform and rehabilitate.”

Norman, himself a justice-impacted individual whose father was incarcerated and who was himself sentenced to over 100 years in prison, spent two years in solitary confinement. There, he experienced an epiphany that transformed him from a prison gang member to someone who invested 20 hours a day educating himself to pursue his dreams and restore his future. He taught himself to read and to understand the law, helping chart a course towards freedom through the successful appeal of his conviction and release 14 years into his sentence.

Since incarceration, he has spent much of his adult life advocating for the justice impacted, those that are incarcerated, their families, and correctional staff, hoping to bring reform to an outdated criminal justice system. Norman now travels the world listening to and mentoring other justice-impacted individuals and families hoping to be a catalyst for change.

“I grew up in a community with many challenges, but we all knew who the ‘Kool-Aid’ or ‘candy’ mom was—the mother who looked out for everyone in the neighborhood when no one else could,” said Norman. “She offered a strong voice, free of judgement; and via this podcast, we hope to provide inspiration and understanding that empowers people to find a better way.”

Norman, a member of the Aventiv Technologies Advisory Board, has collaborated with Securus, an Aventiv Technologies company and the leading provider of corrections communications, to make the podcast series available on Securus tablets in correctional facilities nationwide. Over the past five years, Securus has invested more than $600 million in infrastructure upgrades, deploying these tablets to provide incarcerated individuals with access to safe technology that bridges the digital divide and connects them to resources that lead to better reentry outcomes.

“Aventiv believes in creating change to build a society that embraces individual experience and second chances, and we surrounded ourselves with leaders whose diversity and expertise can help accelerate progress,” said Dave Abel, Aventiv, CEO. “As a founding member of our Advisory Board and a champion for justice-impacted individuals, Andre highlights an often-overlooked insight that incarceration affects both families and communities, and connecting these networks to others with the same lived experience can bring confidence, hope, and inspiration for a better way.”

Second Chance University’s “A Mother’s Voice” 12-series podcast is available on YouTube to the general public and via Securus tablets for incarcerated individuals seeking to connect with the stories of hope, inspiration, reunification and forgiveness that are uniquely part of each individual’s return home.

Episode 1: Life Is Worth Living: Sharicca, a nonprofit founder, discusses her journey as a single mother, and the tragic loss of her son after being released by the criminal justice system, stressing the importance of mental health.

Episode 2: An Unbreakable Bond: Crystal, a remarkable mother of three, opens up about her unwavering belief in her children’s potential, which shines through as she encourages them to pursue educational and vocational opportunities while incarcerated, highlighting the hope a mother’s love can provide.

Episode 3: More Than a Number: Tekesia from Atlanta shares learnings on navigating the criminal justice system and the enduring power of a mother’s love through her son’s incarceration.

Episode 4: A Journey of Healing: Cassandra, a resilient mother from Atlanta, shares her journey navigating the criminal justice system and maintaining an unbreakable bond with her incarcerated son.Episode 5: Mama, I Should Have Listened: Tasha, an entrepreneur and advocate shares her powerful story of seeing her son in court, the devastating 40-year sentence he received as well as her unwavering love for her children and her mission to make a difference in the lives of others.

Episode 6: Love Has No Boundaries: Tiesha from Grand Rapids, Michigan shares her powerful story of resilience, hope, and unwavering love for her children as she experiences the arrest and legal battles of her son firsthand.

Episode 7: Love, Hope, and Perseverance: Lakeisha shares her incredible journey of navigating the challenges of raising three incarcerated sons and her mission to make a difference in the lives of others.

Episode 8: Struggles Build Strength: Kimberly shares how she overcame adversity and found strength through life’s challenges, including the heart-wrenching experience of seeing her daughter and son taken away in handcuffs and going through the criminal justice system.

Episode 9: The Sacrifices of a Mother: Ersela shares her powerful story of overcoming adversity and finding success, including overcoming the heartbreaking moment when her autistic son was arrested and had to navigate the criminal justice system.

Episode 10: Losing My Son to the System: Jennifer shares her heartbreaking journey of seeking justice for her son who was tragically murdered in a Georgia prison.

Episode 11: Life Without Parole: Sarah from Holland, Michigan shares her emotional journey of raising her son and the heart-wrenching experience of his incarceration.

Episode 12:  Fighting for My Son’s Future: Tiffany shares her emotional journey of navigating the challenges of her son’s incarceration and the impact on her own life.

About Securus Technologies:
Headquartered in Dallas, Texas, Securus Technologies is an Aventiv Technologies company, whose focus is connecting what matters®, by serving more than 3,450 public safety, law enforcement, and corrections agencies and over 1,200,000 incarcerated individuals across North America. Securus Technologies commitment to serve and connect is delivered by providing emergency response, incident management, public information, investigation, biometric analysis, communication, information management, incarcerated individual self-service, and monitoring products and services in order to make our world a safer place to live. For more information, please visit aventiv.com/securus-technologies or follow Securus on LinkedIn.

About Second Chance University:
Second Chance University, inspired by Founder and President Andre Norman’s transformative mission, is here to support you every step of the way. Our community is dedicated to providing prisoners and ex-convicts with the education, resources, and support needed to successfully reintegrate into society and pave the way for a fulfilling life. We offer a nurturing environment where former inmates can access tailored programs, essential resources, and a supportive network designed to empower them for a successful societal reentry and a prosperous future. At second chance university, we believe in the power of education, the strength of community, and the resilience of the human spirit. No matter your past, your future is unwritten, and full of potential. For more information on second chance university, please visit us at https://secondchanceuniversity.org/.

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ThreatBook Named a “Strong Performer” in the Gartner® Voice of the Customer for NDR Report for the Fourth Consecutive Year

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SINGAPORE, Nov. 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Recently, Gartner released its 2026 “Voice of the Customer for Network Detection and Response (NDR)” report. On the strength of TDP’s user reputation and product capabilities, ThreatBook has been named in the “Strong Performer” quadrant for the fourth consecutive year.

Gartner Peer Insights “Voice of the Customer” is based on genuine reviews from enterprise users and provides a peer-perspective reference for technology and service procurement across two dimensions: “User Interest and Adoption” and “Overall Experience.”

According to Gartner: “The Voice of the Customer covers vendors whose products fit this market and that had 20 or more eligible published reviews during the 18-month evaluation period ending August 31, 2026. Reviews submitted by vendor partners and by companies with revenue of less than US$50 million are excluded. In the Network Detection and Response market, Gartner Peer Insights published a total of 1,245 reviews and ratings during this evaluation period.”Of these, ThreatBook TDP received 84 reviews from users worldwide in the finance, manufacturing, energy, IT and retail industries, with a five-star positive review rate of 100% and a willingness to recommend of 97%, and multiple metrics, including product experience, are industry-leading. Selected reviews are as follows:

 

 

Currently, ThreatBook TDP has been deployed at thousands of leading enterprises in key industries such as finance, energy, electric power, internet and intelligent manufacturing, helping users achieve visible, precise and proactive defense in a dynamic threat environment.

In terms of visibility, TDP supports on-premises, multi-cloud and hybrid network deployments, monitoring all north-south and east-west traffic both in the cloud and on-premises in a unified manner, providing users with consistent network visibility and attack surface discovery capabilities.In terms of threat detection, TDP achieves a false positive rate below 0.003%, precisely detecting unknown threats such as 0-day attacks, encrypted attacks and covert tunnels; at the same time, it intelligently aggregates attack chains from the attacker’s perspective to fully reconstruct the attack process.In terms of automated response, TDP supports automated bypass blocking and integrates with security products from dozens of brands to achieve closed-loop remediation; in addition, TDP can also connect with AI security agents such as Flocks, greatly improving operational efficiency, and is highly recognized by enterprises across industries.

With its leading real-world detection and response capabilities, ThreatBook TDP has repeatedly been recognized by authoritative international institutions, and was recently named in the first quadrant of the “Frost Radar: Network Detection and Response (NDR), 2026” report as the only company from China. Going forward, ThreatBook will continue to leverage its core AI+TI capabilities to provide industry users with more trustworthy network detection and response support.

Gartner Peer Insights reviews constitute the subjective opinions of individual end users based on their own experiences, and do not represent the views of Gartner or its affiliates. Gartner does not endorse any vendor, product or service depicted in its research publications, and does not advise technology users to select only those vendors with the highest ratings or other designation. Gartner research publications consist of the opinions of Gartner’s research and advisory organization and should not be construed as statements of fact. Gartner disclaims all warranties, expressed or implied, with respect to this research, including any warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose.

GARTNER and PEER INSIGHTS are trademarks of Gartner, Inc. and/or its affiliates in the U.S. and internationally, and are used herein with permission. All rights reserved.

About ThreatBook

ThreatBook is the agentic security company focused on AI for Security, and Security for AI. Founded in 2015, ThreatBook is a global cybersecurity company that combines AI with deep threat intelligence to defend enterprises across all stages of the security lifecycle: precision, automated triage and response, and risk reduction. 

With unique vantage points across the Asia Pacific region, ThreatBook delivers intelligence that bridges Eastern and Western threat landscapes, providing an unmatched perspective for global defenders against nation-state actors, cybercriminal groups, and emerging attack campaigns. ThreatBook operates the #1 security community in APAC and empowers the industry with free security tools. 

ThreatBook is accredited by Singapore’s Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA), recognized for the company’s innovative and robust suite of agentic security solutions. Furthermore, leading analyst firm Forrester recognized ThreatBook in Forrester’s Network Analysis and Visibility Solutions Landscape, Q2 2025 report, whereby ThreatBook was one of a limited number of vendors cited. ThreatBook received two accolades at the CybersecAsia Readers’ Choice Awards 2026: the “Best in AI-Powered Cybersecurity” award; and the “Rising Star” award. More recently, ThreatBook TDP was recognized by Gartner Peer InsightsTM as a ‘strong performer’ in the 2026 Voice of the Customer report for Network Detection and Response (NDR).

To learn more, visit www.threatbook.io or follow us on LinkedIn.

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Nexteer Announces First Share Repurchase Programme of Up to US$60 Million

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Programme reflects confidence in long-term prospects and commitment to disciplined capital allocation.

HONG KONG, Nov. 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Nexteer Automotive today announced that its Board of Directors has approved on November 12, 2026, the Company’s first share repurchase programme of up to US$60 million, equivalent to approximately HK$471 million.

The programme reflects the Board’s confidence in Nexteer’s business and long-term prospects. The Group’s strong liquidity position supports returning capital to shareholders while continuing to invest in the business and its future development.

Disciplined Capital Allocation

The programme complements Nexteer’s dividend distributions and represents a further step in returning capital to shareholders. It follows the dividend paid out in July 2026 of approximately US$46 million, representing 45% of the Company’s net income attributable to shareholders for the year ending December 31, 2025 —and the highest dividend payout ratio in the Company’s history.

Nexteer remains committed to disciplined capital allocation, balancing investment in the business with opportunities to enhance shareholder returns and create long-term value.

Share Repurchase Programme Details

Repurchases will be made on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited under the general repurchase mandate granted by shareholders on June 17, 2026, in accordance with applicable listing rules, laws and regulations and the Company’s memorandum and articles of association. The Company may cancel any shares repurchased at the relevant times of the repurchases.

The programme is expected to run from Board approval until the conclusion of Nexteer’s next annual general meeting, unless amended or terminated earlier by the Board. Implementation will depend on market conditions, the Company’s capital requirements and the Board’s continuing assessment. The timing, number and price of repurchases will be determined from time to time at the Board’s discretion. There is no assurance as to the timing, quantity or price of any repurchase, or that the programme will be implemented in full or at all. Shareholders and potential investors are advised to exercise caution when dealing in the Company’s securities.

ABOUT NEXTEER AUTOMOTIVE  

Nexteer Automotive (HK 1316) is a global leading motion control technology company accelerating mobility to be safe, green and exciting. Our innovative portfolio supports by-wire chassis control, including electric and hydraulic power steering systems, steer-by-wire and rear-wheel steering systems, steering columns and intermediate shafts, driveline systems, software solutions and brake-by-wire. The company solves motion control challenges across all megatrends – including electrification, software/connectivity, ADAS/automated driving and shared mobility – for global and domestic OEMs around the world including BMW, Ford, GM, RNM, Stellantis, Toyota and VW, as well as automakers in India and China including BYD, Xiaomi, ChangAn, Li Auto, Chery, Great Wall, Geely, Xpeng and others. www.nexteer.com  

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Nanjing Offers a Window into the Yangtze River’s Cultural Heritage and Renewal

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NANJING, China, Nov. 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Flowing from west to east across China, the Yangtze River connects regions with distinct traditions and a shared cultural heritage. On November 10, scholars and cultural experts from across the river basin gathered in Nanjing for an event themed “One River, a Shared Heritage: Embracing a New Era.” Hosted by the Publicity Department of the CPC Nanjing Municipal Committee and organized by the Nanjing Yangtze River Culture Institute and other partners, the gathering brought together participants from the Bashu (Sichuan and Chongqing), Yunnan–Guizhou, Hubei, Hunan, Jiangxi–Anhui and lower Yangtze cultural regions to explore the richness of Yangtze River culture. Two research publications were released: the Blue Book of Yangtze River Culture: Report on Yangtze River Cultural Development (2025–2026) and the China Yangtze River Cultural Development City Index Report (2026).

Situated where the Yangtze River Economic Belt and the Yangtze River Delta integration initiative intersect, Nanjing is also a key city in the development of the Yangtze River National Cultural Park. In recent years, the city has worked to restore the river’s natural environment while preserving and sharing the cultural heritage along its banks, seeking to set an example for other communities along the Yangtze. Drawing on the historic sites lining its waterfront and its own transformation into a modern city, Nanjing has expanded research into the river’s cultural legacy and encouraged literature and art inspired by the Yangtze. The city is also exploring what that heritage means today, bringing academic research together with new approaches to cultural preservation and public engagement. These efforts offer a revealing glimpse of how the river’s history and traditions can be kept alive and made relevant to contemporary life.

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