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AI Demand Drives $5 Billion in New Business and Massive Expansion of the Internet

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Lumen Creates Custom Networks Division to Meet New Demand

DENVER, Aug. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Lumen Technologies (NYSE: LUMN) today announced it has secured $5 billion in new business driven by major demand for connectivity fueled by AI. Large companies across industry sectors are seeking to secure fiber capacity quickly, as this resource becomes increasingly valuable and potentially limited, due to booming AI needs. In addition, Lumen is in active discussions with customers to secure another $7 billion in sales opportunities to meet the increased customer demand.

To address this tremendous demand, which includes the recent Microsoft announcement, Lumen will more than double its intercity network miles over the next five years, while also providing access to a significant amount of installed dark fiber. In addition, Lumen has secured an agreement with Corning to be its preferred partner for its next-generation fiber-dense cable, which will help accommodate the increased data processing that AI requires.

“The AI economy is changing business operations, and companies are recognizing they need powerful network infrastructure to manage the unprecedented data flows today and the demand in the future,” said Kate Johnson, president and CEO, Lumen Technologies. “Our partners are turning to us because of our AI-ready infrastructure and expansive network. This is just the beginning of a significant opportunity for Lumen, one that will lead to one of the largest expansions of the internet ever.”

Lumen has created a new Custom Networks division to manage its portfolio of Private Connectivity Fabric℠ solutions and address additional interest from hyperscalers and other large organizations. The division will provide customized network solutions that include dark fiber, custom fiber routes, and digital services that securely connect companies’ data centers to protect data and support AI-intensive workloads. Lumen may also operate and maintain the network as part of its services.  

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Except for the historical and factual information contained herein, the matters set forth in this release and other of our oral or written statements, including statements related to opportunities with respect to our Private Connectivity Fabric business, other revenue generating opportunities, future sales and business, future events, business outlook, priorities, sales and business growth, demand for products and services, and potential future transactions, and that may be identified by words such as “will,” “estimates,” “expects,” “projects,” “plans,” “could” and similar expressions, are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the “safe harbor” provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks, uncertainties and assumptions, including the risks that we may not reach agreements with respect to any such opportunities or transactions on the expected timeframe or terms or at all, that the revenue from any such opportunities or transactions may be less than our current expectations or that the obligations associated with any such opportunities may be more significant than our current expectations, that the completion of any future transactions may be subject to conditions that may not be satisfied on expected timeframes or at all, and that any such opportunities or transactions may not be executed in a timely manner, or at all. Many of these risks, uncertainties and assumptions are beyond our control. Actual events and results may differ materially from those anticipated, estimated or projected if one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or if underlying assumptions prove incorrect. You should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date made. Unless legally required, we undertake no obligation and expressly disclaim any such obligation to update publicly any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

About Lumen Technologies 
Lumen connects the world. We are igniting business growth by connecting people, data, and applications – quickly, securely, and effortlessly. Everything we do at Lumen takes advantage of our network strength. From metro connectivity to long-haul data transport to our edge cloud, security, and managed service capabilities, we meet our customers’ needs today and as they build for tomorrow. For news and insights visit news.lumen.com, LinkedIn: /lumentechnologies, Twitter: @lumentechco, Facebook: /lumentechnologies, Instagram: @lumentechnologies, and YouTube: /lumentechnologies.

 

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BC Token Reaches New All-Time High Near $0.0179, Extending Its July Rally

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The token set another price record just three days after reaching $0.01561 on July 17. As BC.GAME continues to expand its token ecosystem, $BC is now more than 50% above its April price level.

BELIZE CITY, Belize, July 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — BC Token ($BC), the ecosystem token of BC.GAME, reached a new all-time high of approximately $0.0179 on July 20, extending a series of price records set since April.

The latest milestone came only three days after $BC reached approximately $0.01561 on July 17. Based on the latest intraday high, the token gained more than 14% from its previous record.

Compared with its April 12 price level of approximately $0.01181, $BC has increased by around 51%. It is also approximately 44% above the $0.01237 level recorded in June. Cryptocurrency prices are highly volatile and may change significantly over short periods.

The latest high is part of a broader price trend that has developed over recent months. During the same period, BC.GAME has continued to expand BC Engine and the wider utility of its token ecosystem.

Launched on April 8, BC Engine is BC.GAME’s token participation and reward system. It is designed to connect eligible activity across the platform with $BC participation and recurring BCD rewards.

Users can earn $BC by participating in supported products and activities on the platform. Eligible tokens are automatically allocated to BC Engine, which distributes BCD rewards to participating users through hourly settlements.

Through the BC Engine interface, users can view their allocated $BC balance, accumulated BCD rewards and other relevant participation data.

BC Engine is also expanding the range of ecosystem contribution nodes and connected products. BC Originals, Croco Gaming and sportsbook technology provider BETBY currently operate as contribution nodes within the BC Engine ecosystem.

A portion of the profits generated through BETBY-supported sportsbook activity is contributed to BC Engine to support BCD reward distributions. This connects the operational performance of the sportsbook with the wider BC Engine reward ecosystem.

Beyond BC Engine, the $BC economic model includes separate daily buyback and burn mechanisms. $BC acquired through daily buybacks is redistributed to players through Instant Bonus, while daily token burns are generated through early unlocks. Users who unlock their $BC less than seven days after it enters BC Engine incur a 1% token burn, while those who remain in the system for at least seven days can unlock their full balance.

BC.GAME will continue introducing additional ecosystem contribution nodes, product integrations and data features, further expanding the practical role of $BC across its wider platform ecosystem.

More information about BC Engine is available at bc.game/bc.

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BOC Group Releases ADONIS 19.0 LTS to Bring Smarter Support into Everyday BPM Work

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New release improves AI-supported documentation, dashboard personalization, and process mining insight

DUBLIN, July 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — BOC Group today announced the release of ADONIS 19.0 LTS, the latest Long-Term Support version of their Business Process Management suite. The new release introduces practical enhancements that make everyday process work more intelligent, focused, and easier to manage.

As process landscapes grow, the challenge for organizations is no longer only to document how work should happen. It is to help people use that process knowledge in the moments where decisions, changes, and improvements actually take place. ADONIS 19.0 LTS supports this shift with improvements that bring clearer guidance, more relevant views, and stronger evidence closer to daily BPM work.

A central enhancement is AI Text Refinement within the ADONIS AI Assistant. It enables users to improve descriptions, notes, and documentation directly within ADONIS properties, where the content is maintained. By supporting better wording, tone, structure, and level of detail, the AI Assistant helps teams keep process documentation clear, consistent, and easier to maintain.

AI-assisted process generation has also been improved to provide a stronger starting point for modeling work. Generated process models now include Lanes and automatic object numbering, giving teams clearer responsibilities and a more structured first draft. This makes generated models easier to review, discuss, and refine.

In addition, ADONIS 19.0 LTS extends Configurable Dashboards with new widgets for processes, assets, KPIs, and updates. Users can bring the information most relevant to their role into one focused view, reducing search time and creating a clearer starting point for daily BPM work.

The new Variant Analysis capability in ADONIS Process Mining Essentials further improves process transparency by showing the different paths work actually takes. Based on real execution data, organizations can identify common routes, uncover deviations, and reveal improvement potential with greater confidence.

Together, these enhancements reinforce ADONIS as a platform for decision-grade process transparency. By connecting structured process knowledge with relevant user views and real execution insight, ADONIS 19.0 LTS helps organizations standardize operations, identify improvement opportunities, and build a reliable foundation for automation and AI initiatives.

“With ADONIS 19.0 LTS, we focused on making process work more natural and relevant for every user”, said Tobias Rausch, ADONIS Product Manager. “BPM creates the most value when people can move from process knowledge to action without unnecessary friction. This release brings support, insight, and guidance closer to the moments where work actually happens.”

ADONIS 19.0 LTS is available now. More information is available on the BOC Group website.

About the BOC Group

BOC Group is a global software company helping organizations turn complex business information into reliable insights for better decisions. Its enterprise modeling suites ADONIS, ADOIT and ADOGRC support Business Process Management, Enterprise Architecture and Governance, Risk & Compliance – connecting processes, applications, technologies, risks and controls in one shared source of truth.

With its solutions, BOC Group enables organizations worldwide to drive operational excellence, manage change, strengthen governance, and build the reliable information foundation for transformation, automation and AI.

ADONIS global customers include Airbus, Allianz, Emerson, Generali, Hilti, REWE, Telefónica and many others.

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Acron Technologies Unveils New Corporate Brand at Farnborough International Airshow 2026

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Chalet branding, website, and LinkedIn presence launch together as new corporate identity debuts across the company’s aerospace solutions and defense technology portfolio

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., July 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Acron Technologies today unveiled its new corporate brand at the Farnborough International Airshow, marking the company’s first public presentation under its new identity. The launch coincides with the debut of Acron Technologies branding on the company’s chalet at the show, as well as the launch of the company’s website and LinkedIn presence (www.acrontechnologies.com and linkedin.com/company/acron-technologies).

“Farnborough is where our industry comes together, and it’s the right stage to officially introduce Acron Technologies to the market,” said Alan Crawford, Chief Executive Officer of Acron Technologies. “Over the past eighteen months, we have brought together companies whose technologies were built to work alongside each other — in the cockpit, on the battlefield, and in the moments when a space mission or rescue operation depend on getting it right. That strategic fit is what Acron Technologies represents, and it is what will keep making each of these companies stronger as the portfolio grows.”

The Acron Technologies brand unites a portfolio of established companies serving the aerospace, defense, and rescue technology markets. Each portfolio company continues to operate under its own name, with its own products, customers, and brand identity unaffected by the launch. The following companies are part of the Acron Technologies portfolio: Acron Aviation, ACR Electronics, APS Aerospace, NAL Technologies, Trakka Systems, Ocean Signal, Digital Barriers, Alereon, Sightline Intelligence, Flight Data Systems, Artex, FreeFlight Systems, and Skytrac.

While each portfolio company will continue to operate independently, the combination of their technologies creates integrated capabilities unique to the Acron Technologies portfolio. Certified avionics and collision-avoidance systems help keep aircraft safely separated in increasingly crowded skies. Secure positioning and communications technology keeps warfighters connected and oriented even when GPS is unavailable. And distress beacons, thermal switches and rescue technology, trusted by the U.S. Coast Guard and flown on NASA’s Artemis program, help bring people home in the worst conditions. Together, these capabilities span the full arc of a flight, a mission, or a rescue — from keeping people safely in the air to bringing them home when something goes wrong.

“Each of these companies has built its reputation over years, and in some cases decades, of work in their respective fields,” Crawford said. “Our new website and LinkedIn presence give customers, partners, and the industry a single place to see the full breadth of what the Acron Technologies portfolio offers, while every portfolio company keeps its own name and identity in the market.”

About Acron Technologies
Acron Technologies is a mission-critical aerospace and defense technology platform built to create safer skies and protect lives across air, land, sea, and space. Organized around Aerospace Solutions and Defense + Rescue Technologies, the Acron portfolio brings together specialized businesses in avionics, connectivity, surveillance, navigation, rescue, and flight data services, including Acron Aviation, ACR Electronics, APS Aerospace, NAL Technologies, Trakka Systems, Ocean Signal, Digital Barriers, Alereon, Sightline Intelligence, Flight Data Systems, Artex, FreeFlight Systems, and Skytrac. Across defense, and rescue operations worldwide, Acron businesses hold trusted, often sole-source positions that help operators fly safer, move faster, stay connected, and respond when lives are on the line. For more information, visit www.acrontechnologies.com.

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