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FACILITRON EXPANDS PARTNERSHIP WITH ORANGE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS (OCPS) TO IMPLEMENT COMPREHENSIVE FACILITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

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LOS GATOS, Calif., Aug. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Facilitron, a pioneering leader in integrated facilities management and the world’s largest public spaces rental marketplace, is pleased to announce its expanded partnership with Orange County Public Schools (OCPS), the nation’s eighth largest school district serving more than 200,000 students. In June, Facilitron successfully implemented Facilitron Works, its computerized maintenance management system (CMMS), adding to a suite of previously launched products that manage the district’s expanding real estate leasing and rental business and automate building systems such as HVAC and lights. The integrated systems will allow OCPS to more efficiently coordinate operational support services associated with events and enable the maintenance and operations team to more efficiently manage work orders, assets and inventories, and preventive maintenance.

Facilitron’s partnership with OCPS began in 2020 with the implementation of Facilitron S&R, Facilitron’s flagship product that manages facility schedules and the district’s considerable community leasing and rental business. Recognizing the benefits of Facilitron’s unique business model and customizable platform, OCPS then added Facilitron BAS, Facilitron’s building automation system which integrates HVAC schedules and other programmable building systems with the S&R system to automatically turn on and off equipment. In addition to improving efficiency and reducing energy costs, Facilitron BAS increases the accuracy of utilization data by making Facilitron the system-of-record for HVAC requests.

Seeking to further consolidate facility operations into one integrated platform, OCPS moved away from three different management systems to launch Facilitron Works. To minimize work and ensure a smooth transition to the new system, the implementation project required careful planning and collaboration between Facilitron and the district as well as coordinated training of personnel and on-the-fly customized engineering and updates. 

Now, just one month after launch, over 400 workers have been added into three maintenance regions of the expansive 900-square mile district, and thousands of users have created over 15,000 work orders. Technicians, outfitted with the Facilitron Works mobile app, have completed and closed over 4,000 work orders, tracking more than 20,000 labor hours.

“We were very pleased with the Facilitron Works implementation,” says OCPS Facilities Maintenance Director, Chris Solomon. “The in-person support stood out. The Facilitron team was willing to do whatever was needed to meet our needs.” 

In addition to aligned goals for space utilization, maintenance, and energy, OCPS also values Facilitron’s partnership model which provides continuing buildout and training as well as ongoing feature requests, best practices and account support. The model, which uses service fees on rentals to fund the partnership resulting in no impact on school budgets, ensures that school districts like OCPS utilize the Facilitron platform effectively and take full advantage of all the features of its fully integrated platform.

“We’re excited to grow our partnership with OCPS and help them realize the vision for our comprehensive facility management system,” says Facilitron CEO Jeff Benjamin. “As one of the country’s top districts, in both size, influence, and its forward-thinking initiatives, OCPS is demonstrating the power of Facilitron’s unique platform and software partnership and serving as a model of success for other districts to follow.”

About Facilitron:
Headquartered in Los Gatos, California, Facilitron is a comprehensive and data-driven facilities management platform and public spaces rental marketplace with a mission to help operators like schools and cities meet community space rental needs more effectively. By integrating work orders, facility use scheduling, and the leasing process of facilities and public/private spaces into one singular system-of-record, Facilitron allows operators to showcase and monetize their spaces, keeping them safe and secure while funding their upkeep, maintenance, and staffing. As the world’s largest public spaces marketplace, with more than 12,000 schools across 31 states and billions of square feet of facility space on its platform, Facilitron has processed and supported millions of community events since its founding in 2014. Beyond simply providing software and marketplace capabilities, Facilitron offers its partners valuable business and financial services and serves as an advisory partner to train and support administrators, developing customized facility management programs and generating millions of dollars in additional revenue for schools and other public space operators while better serving community needs.

For more information about Facilitron and its services, please visit www.facilitron.com.

Contact: Mercer Brockenbrough
(706) 540-6258
mercer@facilitron.com

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Caldwell Cassady & Curry Trio Named Among Best Lawyers in Dallas for Intellectual Property, Business Disputes

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DALLAS, April 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Accomplished trial attorneys Brad Caldwell, Jason Cassady, and Daniel Pearson from the Dallas intellectual property and business law firm Caldwell Cassady & Curry have earned spots on the 2026 list of The Best Lawyers in Dallas published by D Magazine.

The Caldwell Cassady & Curry principals earned spots in the guide following the firm’s two multimillion-dollar trial wins in 2025 that were among the largest in Texas and nationally.

Last fall, an eight-member jury in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas awarded the firm’s clients at Collision Communications a $445.5 million verdict against Samsung for infringing a series of patents covering mobile network communications.

Mr. Caldwell served as lead counsel in the trial that ended with the year’s third-largest jury award in Texas, the sixth-largest overall in the U.S., and the second-largest among all U.S. patent infringement cases tried to verdict.

The result was recognized as an Impact Case of the Year at the recent Managing IP Awards in New York, along with Caldwell Cassady & Curry as the Patent Disputes Firm of the Year (South) and Mr. Caldwell as Patent Litigator of the Year (South) for his work in the Samsung case and the firm’s other significant trial win against social media powerhouse Twitter.

A jury of five women and three men in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas found the company known as X Corp. liable for infringing a key patent covering online video technology. The Dallas trial court entered a judgment of nearly $173 million against Twitter in November.

The D Magazine Best Lawyers in Dallas rankings are based on peer nominations from thousands of licensed North Texas attorneys who recommend colleagues they have personally observed in court. An anonymous panel of esteemed local lawyers and the magazine’s editorial staff conducts a final background check before announcing the honorees.

Caldwell Cassady & Curry represents companies and individuals in high-stakes civil litigation, including patent infringement, trade secrets, fiduciary duty, class action, and company-founder disputes. The firm has tried and won some of the nation’s top verdicts against the largest companies in the world. Learn more about the firm at www.caldwellcc.com.

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Ted Kangaroo Launches Inaugural Advisory Council to Advance Sensory-Support Innovation and Create Community

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Brings Together Leading Experts in Child Development, ADHD, Autism and Neurodiversity

CHICAGO, April 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Ted Kangaroo, the sensory-support brand known for creating playful, functional tools that help children regulate, focus and thrive, is proud to announce the formation of its Advisory Council. The Advisory Council brings together an initial core group of respected experts in child development and neurodiversity, and includes nationally and internationally recognized practitioners, authors, and educators ranging from occupational therapists with decades of pediatric experience to psychologists and psychiatrists specializing in ADHD, autism and mental health.

The Advisory Council will help guide product development and offer feedback on function and application, including best practices as neurodiversity research and science evolves. The Council will also provide insights into how Ted Kangaroo is being used in real-world settings so that the brand can continue to offer products that are tailored to the specific needs and habits of its users. Through ongoing collaboration, council members will offer feedback on product upgrades and new product launches, helping ensure that Ted Kangaroo’s growing line reflects evolving methodologies in sensory support.

“Creating products that genuinely support children starts with listening to the experts who work with them every day,” said Jacob Fisch, CEO and Founder of Ted Kangaroo. “We are so grateful to the practitioners that make up the Advisory Council. Each brings extensive clinical expertise and real-world insight into how children and adults learn, regulate and engage with their environments, which ensures that Ted Kangaroo remains clinically grounded, practical and truly beneficial for the families and professionals who rely on them.”

Collectively, the Advisory Council’s expertise spans sensory integration, neurodevelopment, family therapy and clinical education. The initial Ted Kangaroo Advisory Council includes:

Lindsey Biel, OTR/LKimberly Bradley, MS, LOTRApril Christopherson, OTR/LHeidi Clopton, OTR/LDr. Alan Fisch, MDDr. George Hu, PsyDDr. Ari Tuckman, PsyD, MBA

With the launch of the Advisory Council, Ted Kangaroo is making strides towards becoming the most impactful community of clinicians, educators and experts throughout America, providing a platform where teachers, clinicians, and parents can connect and support one another for the benefit of the broader neurodiversity community. Additionally, Advisory Council members will contribute to educational initiatives and thought leadership that further expands awareness around sensory development and neurodiversity, strengthening Ted Kangaroo’s role as a trusted informational resource for families, educators and clinicians.

“We believe that every child experiences the world differently, and that sensory tools should be both clinically informed and approachable,” adds Fisch. “By collaborating directly with leading professionals, we hope to continue translating complex sensory science into clear, accessible solutions that support regulation, independence, and long-term skill-building. Our goal is to, over time, expand the Advisory Council to more professionals, and ultimately become an extensive resource hub for anyone looking to learn more about sensory-support tools and innovation.”

Ted Kangaroo intends to continue growing the Advisory Council with the longer term goal of onboarding experts that will form the broader Ted Kangaroo Advisory Network. To learn more, please visit www.ted-kangaroo.com.

ABOUT TED KANGAROO
Ted Kangaroo is a sensory-support brand creating playful, functional tools that help nurture and support children so they can reach their full potential. Developed in collaboration with pediatric therapists, Ted Kangaroo products translate sensory science into accessible, everyday solutions for families, educators, and clinicians. From calming vests to tactile activity tools, each product blends gentle therapeutic support with joyful design—encouraging calmness, focus, and body awareness. More than a product line, Ted Kangaroo is a trusted partner in helping children build essential skills, navigate daily routines, and grow with confidence. Learn more at ted-kangaroo.com.

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Inhabit’s Razz and Anyone Home Partner with Engrain to Streamline Fee Consistency for Multifamily Properties

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Partnership enables Razz and Anyone Home customers to use Engrain to augment their fee data across lead-to-lease touchpoints

KNOXVILLE, Tenn., April 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — As part of Inhabit’s ongoing commitment to providing industry leading innovation through inhouse and partnerships, Razz, the multifamily industry’s premier website and digital experience platform, and Anyone Home, the residential industry’s leading prospect-centric customer engagement and leasing intelligence platform, today announced a partnership with Engrain to advance fee clarity across multifamily marketing and leasing. Through the collaboration, Razz and Anyone Home will gain access to Engrain data and fee calculating technology to provide renters with an additional way to see clear pricing throughout the leasing process.

Inhabit’s Razz and Anyone Home Partner with Engrain to Streamline Fee Consistency for Multifamily Properties

Operators face a growing challenge in managing and disclosing fees consistently across all lead channels and leasing communications. This partnership means that for properties using Engrain, all fee data will flow seamlessly into Razz-powered websites and Anyone Home’s CRM, Contact Center and AI Leasing Assistant solutions — enabling consistency across these engagement channels.

“Our goal is to provide operators efficient and scalable ways to clearly communicate all costs associated with renting in all prospective renter touchpoints,” said Craig Maness, VP of leasing & marketing at Inhabit. “This partnership helps our customers bring greater fee clarity into their digital front door with Razz — and through the lead-to-lease workflows powered by Anyone Home.”

“Fee transparency is now a baseline expectation in multifamily, and operators are prioritizing solutions that deliver consistency, accuracy and clarity in cost communication,” said Brent Steiner, founder and CEO of Engrain.

To learn more about this exciting partnership, contact Anyone Home or Razz.

About Razz

Razz by Inhabit builds high-performing multifamily websites combining bold designs, smart technology and real partnerships. Powered by a scalable platform built for marketers, not developers, Razz-powered sites launch fast, boost SEO and accessibility, and give your team tools to save time and lease more.

About Anyone Home

Anyone Home by Inhabit helps property teams lease faster and smarter with the CRM, Leasing Assistant and Contact Center solutions that blend technology, automation, and Hybrid Intelligence (HI = Human + AI) to deliver personalized multichannel leasing experiences that reduce costs, improve conversion, and create property efficiencies.

About Inhabit

Inhabit is a global PropTech software company serving over 5 million units in the residential and short-term rental property management industries. Our 1,500+ team members drive strategic partnerships, deliver best-in-class software solutions and services, and foster innovation and collaboration across software, payments, and insurance. Learn more at www.inhabit.com.

About Engrain

Engrain’s mission is to fundamentally transform the way people find, lease and manage property. A recognized leader in next-generation interactive touring technology and map-based data visualization software, Engrain’s advanced integrations and technical flexibility offer solutions for any multifamily technology stack. Clients use Engrain products to engage prospects and residents, analyze and improve operating performance and increase NOI through operational efficiency. For more information, visit www.engrain.com

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