IRVINE, Calif., April 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — OrthAlign, Inc., the leader in handheld orthopedic enabling technology, today announced it has received CE Mark under the EU MDR for its portfolio of navigation solutions, enabling commercialization across European markets. Both the Lantern® and OrthAlign Plus® platforms are now CE marked and available for sale.

This milestone expands access to OrthAlign’s proven technology across a region increasingly focused on efficiency, flexibility, and cost control in joint replacement.

OrthAlign’s handheld systems are well aligned with the needs of European healthcare systems. Delivered in a single-use format with per-case pricing, the technology eliminates the need for capital equipment, service contracts, and complex infrastructure. Hospitals and ambulatory surgical centers can more easily manage costs while maintaining access to advanced surgical technology.

“Our technology was designed to be accessible and easy to implement,” said Eric Timko, CEO of OrthAlign. “With no pre-operative imaging requirements, minimal training, and rapid product availability, we enable surgeons to adopt technology without disrupting existing workflows.”

OrthAlign’s open-platform supports compatibility with all major implant systems, giving surgeons flexibility across techniques and preferences while helping facilities standardize solutions across sites of care. It delivers consistent outcomes across total knee, revision knee, partial knee and total hip procedures.

With more than 450,000 procedures performed globally, OrthAlign has established a strong track record of delivering accurate, real-time data while maintaining procedural efficiency. The systems are designed to integrate seamlessly into the operating room, offering time-neutral performance compared to manual techniques without the added complexity of traditional navigation or robotics.

“The European market is increasingly prioritizing solutions that balance clinical performance with operational and economic efficiency,” added Timko. “We believe OrthAlign is uniquely positioned to meet that need.”

OrthAlign will begin immediate commercial rollout in key European markets, supported by distribution partners and clinical education programs. For distribution inquiries please contact info@orthalign.com. 

About OrthAlign

OrthAlign, Inc. is a global medical device company focused on delivering simple, accurate, and cost-effective handheld technology for joint replacement surgery. Its product portfolio, including OrthAlign Plus and Lantern, empowers surgeons with real-time data to improve alignment and procedural efficiency, without the need for capital equipment.

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Key Highlights:

NEW Ellucian Marketplace provides a single destination where institutions can discover, deploy, and manage SaaS integrations directly within their Ellucian environments.The platform reduces integration complexity and speeds time to value by enabling turnkey activation with built-in entitlement recognition and lifecycle management.Customers can see live demonstrations at the Ellucian booth and attend two Marketplace informational sessions at Ellucian Live 2026.

RESTON, Va., April 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Ellucian, the leading higher education technology solutions provider, today announced the launch of Ellucian Marketplace, a new destination for Ellucian Student customers to easily discover, deploy, and manage integrations that accelerate innovation, student success and institutional efficiency.

“Higher education institutions need agility and flexibility to deliver the best possible student experience,” said Mike Wulff, Chief Product and Technology Officer, Ellucian. “Marketplace provides that agility by making integrations turnkey, scalable, and reliable. It’s a place where our customers can not only access the solutions they need today but also connect with an expanding ecosystem designed for long-term growth.”

Marketplace overview

Ellucian Marketplace goes beyond a traditional partner catalog. It is built to help institutions operationalize integrations in real environments. Customers can browse curated solutions, validate entitlements, and deploy integrations into their SaaS instances using Ellucian’s deployment engine while maintaining security, governance, and change-control best practices.

Marketplace is designed to help institutions:

Discover integrations across student success, human resources, finance, advancement, and campus operations.Activate integrations with one-click deployment and entitlement recognition.Manage integration access and lifecycle needs from a single destination.

Early customers have already used Marketplace to shorten deployment timelines and reduce operational overhead, helping teams move faster with less complexity.

Marketplace today and what’s coming next

Marketplace features dozens of integrations available at launch. The platform will continue to expand with new listings and capabilities, including partner self-publishing, customer reviews and ratings, and AI-driven integration recommendations.

Availability and demonstrations

Ellucian Marketplace is generally available to Ellucian customers starting today. Customers and partners can see live demonstrations and speak with product experts at the Ellucian booth during Ellucian Live 2026.

Ellucian will also host two Ellucian Live 2026 sessions focused on Marketplace:

Building for Scale: Productized Integrations and the Road Ahead [PLA-1201] (Tuesday, Apr 21, 11:00 AM – 11:45 AM MDT)Ellucian Marketplace Live: Transforming Campus Connections [PLA-1737] (Tuesday, Apr 21, 1:15 PM – 2:00 PM MDT)

To learn more about Ellucian Marketplace, visit: https://marketplace.elluciancloud.com/

WHAT IS ELLUCIAN
Ellucian powers innovation for higher education, partnering with approximately 3,000 customers across 50 countries, serving more than 21 million students. Ellucian’s AI-powered platform, trained on the richest dataset available in higher education, drives efficiency, personalized experiences, and strengthened engagement for all students, faculty and staff. Fueled by decades of experience with a singular focus on the unique needs of learning institutions, the Ellucian platform features best-in-class SaaS capabilities and delivers insights needed now and into the future. These solutions and services span the entire student lifecycle, including data-rich tools for student recruitment, enrolment, and retention to workforce analytics, fundraising, and alumni engagement. Ellucian’s innovative solutions, vast ecosystem of partners and user community of more than 45,000 provides best practices leading to greater institutional success and achieving better student outcomes.

Media Contacts
Greg Giangrande, Chief Marketing Officer
Greg.Giangrande@Ellucian.com

Jess Weston, Manager, Communications
Jess.Weston@Ellucian.com 

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Comprehensive Report Outlines Adoption Milestones, Onchain Transaction Growth, and Key Infrastructure Developments Across the Canton Network in Q1 2026

Company to Host an Accompanying Webinar to Discuss Findings

NEW YORK, April 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Canton Strategic Holdings, Inc., (NASDAQ: CNTN) (“Canton Strategic Holdings” or the “Company”) the first publicly traded company to leverage Canton Coin to support the Canton Network’s ability to digitize traditional financial markets, today announced the launch of its quarterly ecosystem update on the Canton Network for the first quarter of 2026, a comprehensive analysis of network activity to be followed by a live webinar on April 22, 2026.

The research reviews the institutional adoption and ecosystem development on the Canton Network in Q1, with insights from the Company leadership as well as ecosystem partners.

Canton Strategic Holdings is an investor and active participant in the Canton Network ecosystem, providing both capital and insights to further the integration of the network into modern financial systems. This quarterly report is the first such report delivered by the Company in line with their commitment to strengthening the network as noted in CIP-0102. The full report is available here: https://www.cantonstrategic.com/quarterly-research-webinars/q1-2026-ecosystem-report

The Company will host a publicly available webinar on April 22, 2026 to dive deeper into the report’s insights and the network’s continued evolution. It will be led by Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Mark Wendland and feature a discussion on tokenomics with Eric Saraniecki, Co-Founder & Head of Network Strategy at Digital Asset and Chris Zuehlke, Global Head of Cumberland and Partner at DRW Holdings.

Webinar Details
Date: April 22, 2026
Time: 10:00am ET
Webcast Registration: Q1 Canton Network  Ecosystem Update, Presented by Canton Strategic Holdings
Toll-free dial-in number: +1 (925) 217-6460, enter Webinar. Number: 197-632-099, then enter Presenter Code: 888780

If you have any difficulty registering or connecting with the webinar, please contact ir@cantonstrategic.com.

About Canton Strategic Holdings, Inc.

Canton Strategic Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: CNTN), is the first publicly traded company to leverage Canton Coin and support the Canton Network to advance institutional blockchain adoption and the digitization of financial markets. In addition to driving value through activities on the Canton Network, the Company also operates clinical-stage biotech research and development. For more information, visit www.cantonstrategic.com.

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains statements that constitute “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of U.S. federal securities laws. Forward-looking statements are statements other than historical facts and include, without limitation, those regarding management expectations, strategy execution, market conditions, and the Company’s involvement with the Canton Network. These statements are based on current expectations and involve risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ materially. Further information regarding factors that may affect the Company’s prospects is included in its annual and quarterly reports filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, available at www.sec.gov. The Company undertakes no obligation to update these statements except as required by law.

Canton is a registered trademark of Digital Asset (Switzerland) GmbH. Digital Asset is not affiliated with, and has not sponsored or endorsed, the operations of Canton Strategic Holdings, Inc.

Contacts

Media:
Gasthalter & Co.
(212) 257-4170
canton@gasthalter.com

Investors:
ir@cantonstrategic.com

X: @CantonStrategic
LinkedIn: Linkedin.com/CantonStrategicHoldings
Website: www.cantonstrategic.com

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