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Pye-Barker Fire & Safety Launches into Maine, New Hampshire and Vermont, Acquiring Seacoast Security

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ATLANTA, Dec. 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Pye-Barker Fire & Safety – the largest fully integrated and full-service fire protection, life safety and security services provider in the United States – has acquired Seacoast Security, a Northeast leader in security systems, fire alarms and video surveillance with eight locations in Maine, New Hampshire and Vermont. These locations will be Pye-Barker’s first in these three states, marking important milestones for the company. By partnering with values-aligned organizations like Seacoast, Pye-Barker is in nearly every continental state.

“The decision to join Pye-Barker came after thoughtful consideration for all those we serve and the legacy of Seacoast.”

Since 1976, under the oversight of H. David Haynes, Seacoast Security has built a strong reputation for excellence in the industry, specializing in integrated security systems, fire detection and alarms, CCTV and access control. Today’s owners, Stephen and Scott Haynes, started as technicians and have upheld their father’s commitment to prioritizing relationships with customers, team members and communities.

“The decision to join Pye-Barker came after thoughtful consideration for all those we serve and the legacy of Seacoast Security,” said Seacoast Co-owner Scott Haynes. “We’re grateful to our loyal customers, 94 dedicated employees and trusted partners who have supported us throughout this journey, and we believe all will benefit from continued success and innovation under Pye-Barker’s leadership.”

“This new partnership will enhance the company’s growth and bolster our ability to continue offering high-quality security products and services,” added Co-owner Stephen Haynes. “We are confident that Pye-Barker shares our values and will continue to build on the strong foundation we have established.”

“Pye-Barker is committed to honoring the legacies of the owners and families who choose to join us,” said Pye-Barker CEO Bart Proctor. “Together, we are stronger in our shared goals to serve our communities with pride, provide for our teams and protect our communities.”

Seacoast’s highly qualified team will continue to serve customers in New England, delivering the same quality service and dependability.

In the transaction, Barry Epstein of Vertex Capital represented Seacoast, and Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP represented Pye-Barker.

About Pye-Barker Fire & Safety

The U.S. leader in fully integrated life safety systems, Pye-Barker Fire & Safety provides complete fire protection and security systems nationwide. With over 230 locations and 7,000 team members nationwide, Pye-Barker ranks No. 849 on the Inc. 5000 and No. 8 on the SDM 100.

Visit pyebarkerfs.com/acquisitions to learn why we’re the industry’s acquirer of choice.

Contact:
Eric Garner
Chief Business Development Officer
801.395.8738
eric.garner@pyebarkerfs.com

Media:
Alycia Volpe
media@pyebarkerfs.com 

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AGON Unveils OC1050Hz Gaming Monitor Delivering Millisecond Fluidity

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AGP257FT combines an overclocked to 1050Hz refresh rate, 0.1ms MPRT response time, Oxide panel, NVIDIA G-SYNC Compatible performance and advanced eye-comfort technologies for next-generation competitive gaming.

LOS ANGELES, Oct. 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — AGON, the world’s No.1 gaming monitor brand for seven consecutive years according to 2025 IDC reports, today announces the upcoming AGP257FT. Designed for professional competitors and performance-driven gamers, this groundbreaking esports monitor takes responsiveness and motion clarity to a new level.

The AGP257FT incorporates proprietary ultra-high-refresh-rate gaming LCD technology. Its native Oxide panel combines fast-response liquid-crystal materials with integrated GIA circuit design to support a OC1050Hz refresh rate at 1920 × 1080 resolution.

This advanced panel architecture enables faster pixel driving and overcomes the slower voltage-response limitations of conventional LCD panels. The result is smoother motion, lower frame delay and more immediate visual feedback. Combined with an ultra-fast 0.1ms MPRT, rapid movements, flick shots and fast-changing scenes appear sharper and clearer during high-speed action.

Extreme Motion Clarity and Advanced Eye Comfort for Extended Play

Motion Blur Reduction Plus (MBR+) minimizes perceived blur during rapid movement for sharper object definition. NVIDIA G-SYNC Compatible technology synchronizes the display’s refresh rate with compatible GPU output to reduce screen tearing and stuttering while maintaining responsive gameplay. VESA DisplayHDR™ 400 support brings greater brightness and visual impact in compatible games without compromising competitive performance.

The AGP257FT’s hardware-based Low Blue Light solution reduces harmful shortwave blue light at the backlight source while preserving natural colors without the yellow tint caused by software filters. Its TÜV Rheinland-certified Circular Polarization technology, verified at over 50% circularity, produces light that more closely resembles natural sunlight, helping reduce glare, visual harshness and eye fatigue without compromising display performance.

A New Benchmark for Esports Displays

Combining OC1050Hz performance, 0.1ms MPRT, a Fast IPS Technology, MBR+, NVIDIA G-SYNC Compatible support and advanced Circular Polarization technologies, the AGP257FT establishes a new benchmark for extreme-speed gaming with enhanced visual comfort.

About AOC

Founded in 1967, AOC is a globally leading monitor and IT accessories brand and a subsidiary of TPV Technology Limited, one of the world’s largest display manufacturers. AOC delivers innovative, ergonomic and environmentally conscious solutions for professional and personal applications.

AGON, AOC’s gaming sub-brand, offers high-performance gaming monitors and accessories for core gamers, competitive players and esports professionals.

Brief Spec:

Model Name

AGP257FT

Panel Size

24.5

Panel type

IPS (ADS Pro)

Panel Aspect ratio

16:9

Contrast ratio (typical / minimum)

1000:1 (Typical)

Panel Surface Treatment

AG

Panel Haze Value

25 %

Anti blue light (Hardware)

Yes

Flicker free

YES, Flicker Free =
SDR (MBR+=0 , MBR Sync = Off  and  OD at Strong /medium /low / Off)
HDR (MBR+=0 , MBR Sync = Off, OD at Strong /medium /low / Off and local dimming = Off)

HDR spec

HDR 400

Panel local dimming

20 zone

Panel bezel

3FL

Panel backlight type / Cell array

W-LED

Panel Curvature

Flat

Panel Resolution

1920×1080

Panel Refresh rate

1000Hz

Default resolution by input

DP2.1 : 1920×1080@60Hz
HDMI2.1  : 1920×1080@60Hz

Max resolution by input

DP2.1 : 1920×1080@1000Hz(444 10bit); Overclock 1050Hz
HDMI2.1 : 1920×1080@1000Hz(444 10bit) DSC; Overclock 1050Hz

Max resolution for USB C/TBT
(with USB information)

NA

Viewing angle

178/178

Brightness (typical)

SDR : 450 cd/m2
HDR ON: 450 cd/m2

Display colors

16.7M 8bits RGB

Color Gamut

sRGB : sRGB 99%@CIE 1931(Typ.)
DCI-P3 90%

OD Response (typical)

1 ms GtG (average) ; 0.3ms GtG (min.)

Panel Response time (typical)

3ms GtG

MPRT

0.1ms

Adaptive-sync/ Free-sync / G-sync

G-sync Compatible (under testing)

I/O define: Connectors on rear cabinet

Rear insert

VGA

0x

DVI

0x

HDMI

2x HDMI2.1

HDMI HDCP version

HDCP 2.3

Displayport

1x DP 2.1

DP HDCP version

HDCP 2.3

Displayport output

0x

USB Type C

NA

Thunderbolt in

0x

Thunderbolt out

0x

Displaylink in

No

MST / Daisy chain (DP out or TBT out)

No

PD for USB C/TBT

No

PxP (PIP, PBP)

2P all source

USB Hub up stream

1 x USB3.2 type B Gen 1, 5 Gbit/s

USB Hub down stream 2_0/3_0

3 x USB3.2 type A Gen 1, 5 Gbit/s (BC1.2×1 yellow)

mini USB (for external keypad)

1x

FW Upgrade

OTA/OTG

KVM

No

RJ45

No

RS232

No

Audio in

0x

Audio out (earphone)

1x Audio out

Microphone in

0x

Microphone out

0x

Built-in speakers

No

Sound enhancement

No

Stand

HAS 150 ± 5mm

Quick release function

Yes

Pivot

90° ±2° ~ 90° ±2°

Swivel

28° ±2° ~28° ±2°

Tilt

-5°~23°

Auto Pivot (G sensor)

NO

CEC

Yes

Smart Power

No

Power

Internal

Power Switch

No

Power LED indicator (Operation)

White

Power LED indicator (Standby)

Orange

Webcam

No

Earphone hook

Yes

Recycled plastic

NO

Cushion material

Paper: Pulp Mold

Carton material

Color Print

Carton type

Pizza Box

Accessory box

YES

Ambient light / Light FX

Light FX

Color and brightness uniformity report in box

Yes

Mouse keypad / Game Pad

QuickSwitch

Remote control

No

Others

CPL Circular Polarization

 

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Project Eleven Launches Strongpoint for Post-Quantum Custody with Zcash Foundation as Initial Development Partner

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Zcash Foundation joins Project Eleven to shape institutional custody infrastructure for the post-quantum and AI era as more than $1 trillion in digital assets remain at risk of attack by sufficiently powerful quantum computers.

NEW YORK, Oct. 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Project Eleven, the post-quantum security company for digital assets, today introduced Strongpoint, its flagship custody platform built for navigating the transition to post-quantum cryptography. Zcash Foundation joins Project Eleven as an initial development partner, helping shape Strongpoint’s institutional custody architecture.

Strongpoint is designed to give institutions a consistent control layer for securing and managing digital assets as networks change the cryptographic standards underneath them. Rather than rebuilding key-management, transaction approval, and audit infrastructure for each new signature scheme or network migration, institutions can maintain a common set of security controls while the underlying cryptography evolves.

“Institutional digital asset custody was built for a world where the cryptography underneath it rarely changed,” said Alex Pruden, CEO of Project Eleven. “Quantum computing is upending that model. If every network adopts a different solution, institutions could be forced to rebuild their security infrastructure again and again. Strongpoint is built around crypto-agility, so the cryptography can change without the infrastructure changing with it.”

“Institutions holding shielded ZEC need custody infrastructure that respects Zcash’s privacy model today and can adapt as cryptographic standards change,” said Alex Bornstein, Executive Director of Zcash Foundation. “Project Eleven is building Strongpoint with the crypto-agility and technical foundation needed to support those requirements over time, helping strengthen custody infrastructure for the broader ecosystem.”

Zcash Foundation Joins as an Initial Development Partner
Zcash Foundation joins as an initial development partner for Strongpoint, bringing its expertise in privacy-preserving cryptography and protocol engineering to Strongpoint’s institutional custody architecture. Zcash’s privacy-preserving design introduces sophisticated key-management and transaction requirements, making it a valuable environment for developing custody infrastructure capable of supporting evolving cryptographic standards.

The collaboration will help inform how Strongpoint handles network-specific requirements while maintaining a consistent institutional control framework across assets and cryptographic schemes.

Post-Quantum Migrations Are Taking Different Paths
The digital asset industry’s post-quantum transition is becoming a coordination challenge. Among the networks represented by the 20 largest assets in CoinGecko’s Layer 1 (L1) category by market capitalization, Project Eleven found that only 10 have published a network-specific technical proposal, roadmap or implementation path for migrating transaction or account authentication to post-quantum cryptography.

Those approaches span at least six proposed post-quantum signature schemes and vary significantly in how they address account migration, key rotation and legacy-asset recovery. Even where technical roadmaps exist, operational readiness remains uneven, leaving institutions to navigate different standards and requirements across networks.

For institutions operating across multiple networks, that fragmentation means accommodating different cryptographic standards and migration requirements without losing a consistent security model. Strongpoint is designed to provide that common operating layer while allowing the cryptography beneath it to change independently.

Early Access and Deployment
Project Eleven targets production deployment in Q4 2026 and is working with a limited group of development partners ahead of general availability. Additional development partners and supported networks will be announced. Institutions interested in early access can request more information at projecteleven.com/strongpoint.

Founded in 2024 by Alex Pruden and Conor Deegan, Project Eleven raised a $20 million Series A led by Castle Island Ventures in January 2026, bringing its total funding to $26 million. The company recently acquired Riva Labs, a specialized engineering firm with deep expertise in post-quantum signatures, wallet infrastructure and blockchain cryptography, expanding Project Eleven’s in-house research and protocol-engineering capabilities.

Methodology: Project Eleven reviewed the 20 largest assets in CoinGecko’s Layer 1 (L1) category by market capitalization on September 25, 2026. A network was counted only where an official network organization, foundation, core development team or recognized protocol-improvement process had published a network-specific technical proposal, roadmap or implementation path for migrating transaction or account authentication to post-quantum cryptography. General research programs, statements of intent and post-quantum work that did not specify such a migration path were not counted. Draft technical proposals were included and do not imply network approval or adoption.

Alex Pruden and Conor Deegan are available for interview.

About Project Eleven
Project Eleven builds resilient infrastructure and tooling for the post-quantum era. The company develops scalable solutions that strengthen security across a rapidly evolving quantum threat landscape. With deep expertise in cryptography, blockchain, and financial systems, Project Eleven bridges advanced post-quantum research with real-world implementations that prepare the digital asset ecosystem for the future. For more information, visit www.projecteleven.com.

About Zcash Foundation
Zcash Foundation, a 501(c)(3) public charity, builds financial privacy infrastructure for the public good, primarily serving users of the Zcash protocol and blockchain. With expertise in cryptography, protocol engineering, and open-source development, Zcash Foundation works to sustain and improve open financial networks that allow anyone to protect their own privacy, on their own terms. For more information, visit zfnd.org.

Media Contacts
Aubrey Strobel / Elena Nisonoff, Halcyon Communications
projecteleven@halcyonpr.xyz 

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One Good Card reports higher Q4 demand for live NFC card printing at events

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SINGAPORE, Oct. 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Between now and December, Singapore’s calendar fills up fast. Dinner and dance season, year-end galas, product launches, and a final run of conferences and trade shows all take place before the year closes, and many of them give out door gifts to attendees.

One Good Card, a Singapore-based digital name card platform, says demand for its NFC Card Live Printing for Events service typically doubles in Q4, as companies look for a door gift that guests keep using after the event ends.

“Businesses spend a significant budget on events, and it should go towards making the experience memorable for attendees,” said Choong Chao Dong, Founder of One Good Card. “Personalised NFC cards give guests something they can use to network during the event and keep using long after it.”

Printed and activated in seconds

At a live printing kiosk, guests enter their name and receive a personalised NFC name card, printed and activated on the spot in about 10 seconds. Each card works immediately as a networking tool, letting guests share contact details, portfolios, and social profiles. Guests share their digital name card by tapping the card on a phone or scanning its QR code. They can update their contact details at any time, and each tap of the card shares the latest version.

Organisers can customise each station with event-specific card designs and colour schemes to match the occasion. Card designs can include the event name, date and organiser’s logo alongside the guest’s preferred name. One Good Card now also offers wood and metal NFC cards, which can be laser engraved live at the event.

Event formats

The service has been used at school graduations, corporate dinner and dance events, product launches, conferences, trade shows, and gala dinners. Each station is staffed and set up on-site by the One Good Card team, so organisers only need to decide where to place it. A single station prints around 200 cards per hour, and larger events can book multiple stations. Common placements include registration counters and foyers, depending on the event format and venue layout. At conferences and trade shows, exhibitors place the station at their booth to give attendees a reason to stop and speak with their team.

About One Good Card

One Good Card is a Singapore-based digital business card and sales platform that helps teams share their details, capture leads, and manage what happens next. Beyond NFC business cards, QR codes, and custom profile links, the platform includes an OCR business card scanner, contact management, deal pipeline tracking, invoicing, and integrations with industry sales tools. Companies across the region use One Good Card to keep branding consistent, assign NFC cards centrally, and track leads from in-person networking through to closed deals. Learn more at onegoodcard.com.

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