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R.J. O’Brien, Phlo Systems Announce Strategic Partnership, Equity Investment

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Move Marks First Investment from RJO Technology Partnership Initiative Launched Last Year

CHICAGO and LONDON, Feb. 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — R.J. O’Brien & Associates (RJO), the oldest independent futures brokerage and clearing firm in the United States, and Phlo Systems, a leading provider of digital solutions for commodity trading, trade finance and international trade compliance, today announced that the firms have entered into a strategic technology partnership, which includes an equity investment by an affiliate of RJO in London-based Phlo Systems. Terms of the investment were not disclosed.

The move is the first strategic partnership and investment emanating from the Technology Partnership Initiative RJO launched last year. Long-time financial markets technology executive Tim Geannopulos has served as a consultant to the RJO Executive Committee and Board on the initiative. RJO hosted its inaugural Technology Partnership Forum in February 2024, inviting multiple technology solutions providers to participate, with the goal of fostering collaboration and innovation within the technology sector that serves the financial and commodity markets for the benefit of the industry as well as the firm and its core constituencies. Its second forum will take place later this month.

Over the past year, RJO has identified numerous key areas for collaboration, with Phlo Systems as the first in a series of expected partnerships that will further expand and diversify RJO’s business. RJO will be integrating Phlo Systems with its Hrvyst agricultural technology (ag tech) solution.

Phlo Systems, with its software platforms such as tradePhlo, opsPhlo and finPhlo, is recognized for empowering commodity traders to manage complex workflows, compliance and financing. Leveraging emerging technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI) and blockchain, Phlo Systems is pioneering cloud-native, multitenant solutions that are transforming the future of commodity trading. These technologies allow Phlo Systems to provide more secure, efficient and scalable platforms tailored specifically for the commodity trading industry.

Brad Giemza, RJO Managing Director and Chief Risk Officer, said: “Our Technology Partnership Initiative reflects RJO’s commitment to leveraging cutting-edge technology to drive value and enhance offerings for our brokers and clients. As the global commodity markets continue to evolve, technology plays a more critical role than ever. Our investment in, and partnership with, Phlo Systems – the first of many partnerships to come – will enable us to bring modern, scalable solutions to our clients, such as within our Hrvyst business unit and the commodity trading sector. Phlo Systems’ advanced platform aligns with our vision of providing innovative solutions that enhance decision-making, streamline compliance and reduce operational costs. We look forward to integrating the platform with Hrvyst as an important enhancement to our solution.” 

Saurabh Goyal, CEO of Phlo Systems, said: “We are thrilled to welcome R.J. O’Brien as both a strategic partner and an investor. This partnership not only enhances our credibility in the marketplace but also provides the capital needed to accelerate our growth and realize our vision of becoming a global leader in the digitization of commodity trading, trade finance and international trade compliance. RJO’s deep expertise in commodity markets, combined with our technology, will unlock tremendous value for both of our customer bases.” 

Hrvyst is RJO’s grain marketing profit solution, enabling users in the commercial grain industry to manage their cash and basis grain ownership risk in real time and automatically convert cash grain contract management into futures hedging orders. The cloud-based, scalable Hrvyst solution enables users to digitally streamline grain origination, merchandising and automated hedging. Hrvyst electronically links offers, purchases and sales to the futures market and to a grain company’s accounting software system and mobile app, seamlessly and efficiently. Broker-agnostic, the solution can be used by cooperatives and processors with a link to their existing brokerage firms.

About R.J. O’Brien & Associates

Founded in 1914, R.J. O’Brien & Associates is the oldest independent futures brokerage and clearing firm in the United States, serving more than 80,000 institutional, commercial and individual clients globally, in addition to a network of approximately 300 introducing brokers (IBs). RJO services the industry’s most expansive global network of IBs, a vast array of middle market firms and many of the world’s largest financial, industrial and agricultural institutions. The firm offers state-of-the-art electronic trading and 24-hour trade execution on every major futures exchange worldwide. RJO received the FOW International Award for Non-Bank FCM of the Year for five consecutive years, and the firm and its UK affiliate have earned eight honors from the HFM Global publications in recent years.

About Phlo Systems 

Phlo Systems is a fast-growing provider of SaaS solutions for commodity trading, trade finance and international trade compliance. Using emerging technologies such as Artificial Intelligence and Blockchain, Phlo Systems delivers cloud-native, multitenant platforms such as tradePhlo, opsPhlo and finPhlo, transforming how businesses handle complex trade processes, regulatory compliance and financial management.

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Florida Physician Specialists Data Breach: Edelson Lechtzin LLP Launches Investigation into Exposure of Personal Information

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National class action firm offering free case evaluations to individuals impacted by the Florida Physician Specialists cybersecurity incident

JACKSONVILLE, Fla., May 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Edelson Lechtzin LLP, a national class action law firm, is investigating data privacy claims arising from the Florida Physician Specialists data breach. Florida Physician Specialists learned of the cybersecurity incident between November 27 and 29, 2025.

What Happened

Florida Physician Specialists discovered that its network was hacked between November 27 and 29, 2025. An investigation launched in late November 2025 confirmed that an unauthorized third party accessed its network. The review of the exposed data was completed on April 6, 2026.

Information Exposed

Affected personal data includes full names and one or more of the following: Social Security numbers, driver’s license numbers or state identification numbers, other government identification numbers, financial account information, credit or debit card information, medical information, and/or health insurance policy information.

Who May Be Impacted

Individuals who received a data breach notification from Florida Physician Specialists may face an increased risk of identity theft and fraud.

Your Legal Options

Edelson Lechtzin LLP is investigating a potential class action to pursue legal remedies on behalf of individuals whose sensitive personal data may have been compromised in the Florida Physician Specialists breach. The firm will evaluate your rights and potential claims at no cost.

Recommended Protective Steps

Review account statements and credit reports regularly and remain vigilant for suspicious activity. Confirm whether your information was involved in the Florida Physician Specialists incident and preserve any letters or emails you received about the breach. Consider placing fraud alerts and credit monitoring.

Contact Us for a Free Case Evaluation

Speak confidentially with a data privacy attorney today: Marc Edelson, Esq., Edelson Lechtzin LLP, 411 S. State Street, Suite N-300, Newtown, PA 18940; Phone: 844-696-7492 ext. 2; Email: medelson@edelson-law.com; Web: www.edelson-law.com. Or click HERE to request a free consultation.

About Florida Physician Specialists

Based in Jacksonville, Florida, Florida Physician Specialists is a multi-specialty private physician practice serving patients in Northeast Florida.

About Edelson Lechtzin LLP

Edelson Lechtzin LLP is a national class action law firm with offices in Pennsylvania and California. In addition to data breach litigation, the firm handles class and collective actions involving securities and investment fraud, federal antitrust violations, ERISA employee benefit plans, wage theft, and consumer fraud

Media and Partnership Inquiries: Use the contact information above to connect with our team regarding interviews, co-counsel opportunities, and referral partnerships.

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Sandhills Medical Foundation, Inc., d/b/a Sandhills Medical Data Breach: Edelson Lechtzin LLP Launches Investigation into Exposure of Personal Information

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MCBEE, S.C., May 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Edelson Lechtzin LLP, a national class action law firm, is investigating data privacy claims arising from the Sandhills Medical data breach. Sandhills Medical learned of the cybersecurity incident between November 27 and 29, 2025.

What Happened

On May 8, 2025, Sandhills Medical discovered it had been the victim of a ransomware attack. Sandhills Medical began an investigation with the help of cybersecurity experts and a forensic firm. That investigation determined an unauthorized third party accessed Sandhills Medical’s server directly and obtained personal information for select patients.

Information Exposed

Affected personal data includes names, personal health information, and birth dates. This data breach has affected an estimated 169,017 people.

Who May Be Impacted

Individuals who received a data breach notification from Sandhills Medical may face an increased risk of identity theft and fraud.

Your Legal Options

Edelson Lechtzin LLP is investigating a potential class action to pursue legal remedies on behalf of individuals whose sensitive personal data may have been compromised in the Sandhills Medical breach. The firm will evaluate your rights and potential claims at no cost.

Recommended Protective Steps

Review account statements and credit reports regularly and remain vigilant for suspicious activity. Confirm whether your information was involved in the Sandhills Medical incident and preserve any letters or emails you received about the breach. Consider placing fraud alerts and credit monitoring.

Contact Us for a Free Case Evaluation

Speak confidentially with a data privacy attorney today: Marc Edelson, Esq., Edelson Lechtzin LLP, 411 S. State Street, Suite N-300, Newtown, PA 18940; Phone: 844-696-7492 ext. 2; Email: medelson@edelson-law.com; Web: www.edelson-law.com. Or click HERE to request a free consultation.

About Sandhills Medical

Based in McBee, South Carolina, Sandhills Medical operates as a Federally Qualified Community Health Center (FQHC) that provides community-based primary health care services.

About Edelson Lechtzin LLP

Edelson Lechtzin LLP is a national class action law firm with offices in Pennsylvania and California. In addition to data breach litigation, the firm handles class and collective actions involving securities and investment fraud, federal antitrust violations, ERISA employee benefit plans, wage theft, and consumer fraud

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Danish Publisher Automates Digital Textbook Delivery with Integrated WooCommerce-Webdoxx Solution

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Danish educational publisher eliminates manual processing errors and delivers instant access to more than 20 digital learning products

LONDON, May 3, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Forlaget 94, a Danish educational publisher serving commercial colleges and vocational schools since 1994, has transformed its digital textbook distribution by implementing a fully automated WooCommerce-Webdoxx solution.

“Using the Webdoxx-WooCommerce integration we have achieved full automation of order processing, fewer errors, and happier customers,” Tom Gertsen, IT Manager at Forlaget 94

Previously, Forlaget 94 relied on manual processes to distribute digital textbooks to customers. As demand for online educational materials grew, the publisher required a faster, more reliable way to manage orders, provision access, and reduce the risk of administrative errors.

Through its integration of WooCommerce with Webdoxx, Forlaget 94 now runs more than 20 educational products through a 100% automated workflow. The solution automatically processes customer orders and provides instant access to purchased digital textbooks, improving the experience for both customers and internal teams.

“The result is full automation of order processing, fewer errors, and happier customers,” said Tom Gertsen, IT Manager at Forlaget 94 and architect behind the WooCommerce-Webdoxx integration. The automated system has enabled Forlaget 94 to eliminate manual errors, accelerate customer processing, and increase customer satisfaction through immediate access provisioning. The implementation demonstrates how educational publishers can modernize digital content delivery while maintaining secure, managed access to learning materials.

Webdoxx, a service created and managed by Drumlin Security Ltd, provides online DRM and managed document delivery services for publishers, educational organizations, institutions, and commercial content providers.

About Forlaget 94

Forlaget 94 is a Danish educational publisher established in 1994, providing educational products for commercial colleges and vocational schools.

About Webdoxx

Webdoxx is an online DRM and managed document delivery service created and managed by Drumlin Security Ltd. The platform supports secure access to digital publications and documents across a range of sectors, including education, healthcare, government, finance, and publishing.

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Mike de Smith, Drumlin Security Ltd, 44 7768404712, info@drumlinsecurity.com, https://www.drumlinsecurity.com/

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