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Black Dragon Capital℠ to Attend America’s Credit Unions GAC 2025 with Portfolio Companies Open Banking Solutions, PayOnward, and Veep

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Recognized FinTech and Credit Union Leaders and Advisors associated with Black Dragon Capital will engage with Community and support Portfolio Companies.  

BOCA RATON, Fla., Feb. 25, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Black Dragon Capital℠ (“Black Dragon”), a multi-phased investment firm focused on disruptive technologies in high growth industry segments, has announced its attendance to the annual America’s Credit Unions Governmental Affairs Conference (GAC) happening in Washington DC. Through its participation, the firm intends to continue its consistent support of the fintech and credit union communities. Black Dragon will also be joined by its portfolio companies Open Banking Solutions, PayOnward, and Veep Software.

Black Dragon Capital℠ has a long history of creating and investing in market leading FinTech companies. Its unique, operations-led approach that combines deep domain expertise with their proprietary Black Dragon Toolkit℠ to enhance company performance, and a global network of professionals who we believe have extensive industry, operational, and investment success has been instrumental to the firm’s consistent track record of performance.

This year, the firm will continue showing support for the credit union community through its participation in GAC 2025. Joining them will be Black Dragon Capital advisors and portfolio company leaders Joe Lockwood, CEO of Open Banking Solutions; Cary Strange, CEO of PayOnward; and Drew Hyatt, CEO of Veep Software.  Each represents the type of investment and leadership that has been the hallmark of the firm.  Leaders with a strong track record of success and building market shaping technologies. 

Black Dragon Capital℠ will participate in a variety of events including:

Selected events hosted by Filene Research InstituteNational Credit Union Association Foundation Herb Wegner Awards EventSelected private events hosted by Industry Advisors CU2.0Invitation Only Cocktail Event hosted by Black Dragon Capital℠Private advance discussion of Louis Hernandez Jr’s upcoming fourth book, Digital Tsunami, will be previewed to a select audience.Private meetings with key committed partners and credit union leaders associated with Black Dragon Capital.Key GAC leadership eventsHosting a Black Dragon Capital Technology “Whisper Suite” where selected advanced technologies serving the credit union movement, will be demonstrated to a private audience.

Representatives include Louis Hernandez, Jr., who has built a career creating solutions to benefit members of the credit union community.  He was the Chairman and CEO of Open Solutions when the company created and designed the revolutionary DNA Core system which reshaped the industry decades ago. Hernandez also created the rapidly growing payments platform Payveris before founding the multi-phased investment firm Black Dragon Capital℠ which has a unique, operationally led model that has led to success in working with communities and providing above market returns.

Benson Porter, a Black Dragon Capital Senior Advisor collaborating on the firm’s FinTech Investment strategy, is the former CEO of BECU and First Tech Credit Union. A highly regarded credit union and financial services leader, Mr. Porter has assembled the most recognized credit union leaders and committed investors to help reshape the credit union landscape to drive better service to the community and high returns to invest in the community.

“For decades, the leaders behind Black Dragon Capital℠ have been deeply committed to helping credit unions remain a vital component of the U.S. financial services landscape. We believe that collaboration between innovative credit union leaders and advanced technology partners is a crucial step to creating new solutions to address some of our industry’s biggest challenges,” said Benson Porter, Black Dragon Capital℠ Senior Advisor. “Our team is excited to attend events like GAC 2025 and get the chance to have meaningful discussions with the members of our industry.”

“After over thirty years in the core banking industry, I have seen the banking and financial services landscape change. Having had the opportunity to work on the DNA core system with Louis in the past, I am confident in Black Dragon’s vision of helping credit unions through creating innovative solutions. OBS is excited to have support from Black Dragon Capital℠,” said Joe Lockwood, CEO of Open Banking Solutions.

Black Dragon Capital℠ further proves their dedication to address the unique needs of the credit union market through their strong presence at GAC 2025, where they can share their insights as well as engage in meaningful conversations with the members of the credit union industry.

“It’s been my honor to serve the credit union community for decades. Black Dragon Capital℠ is privileged to have so many recognized credit union and financial technology leaders join our cause.  We look forward to continuing collaborating with the community to navigate the next phase of our industry.  Working together, we are excited to lead the new digital era,” said Louis Hernandez, Jr., Black Dragon Capital℠ CEO and Founder.

About Black Dragon Capital℠

Black Dragon Capital℠, founded over a decade ago by recognized financial technology and Credit Union leaders, is a multi-phased investment firm focused on disruptive technologies in high growth industry segments that strengthen economic stability within communities.   The firm is led by a collaborative team with a combination of intense operating experience, community impact focus, and a proven track record of successful investing.

Media Contact or Inquiries:

Stephy Wilson
Senior Marketing Manager, Black Dragon Capital
swilson@blackdragoncap.com

Aren Wong
Social Media Manager, Black Dragon Capital
awong@blackdragoncap.com

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StarHub’s Got You This October: Halloween Fun and Opening Specials

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SINGAPORE, Oct. 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — From a Halloween night out at Clarke Quay to a new store at Compass One, StarHub has a lively October lined up. Guests can dress up, catch a movie and solve a mystery, while customers can drop by the new outlet for exclusive opening specials.

Here’s what’s happening at StarHub this month.

Dress Up and Crack the Mystery at StarHub WatchParty: Halloween Edition

StarHub’s Halloween edition of WatchParty takes over CQ @ Clarke Quay Fountain Square on 30 and 31 October, bringing guests together for a movie night and Halloween fun. Settle in for a screening of Haunted Mansion, then put your detective skills to the test as you uncover clues and solve a mystery.

Guests can also join in themed games and activities. Those in costume can strike a pose at the photo spots, capture their look at the 360-degree video booth and show off their Halloween best in the Best Dressed contest.

Enjoy snacks along the way and unlock exclusive dining deals and treats from participating F&B merchants around CQ @ Clarke Quay to fuel your spooky night out.

StarHub WatchParty is free and open to all. Guests can register at starhub.com/watchparty.

Date: 30 – 31 October 2026Location: CQ @ Clarke Quay, Fountain Square, 3 River Valley Rd, Singapore 179024Time:30 October:  6pm – 11pm31 October:  4pm – 11pm

StarHub Opens Its Doors at Compass One

StarHub is celebrating the grand opening of its new Compass One outlet with prizes and exclusive opening specials. Customers who sign up for any service at the outlet can take part in the sure-win gachapon, with attractive prizes up for grabs.

Those who sign up for a 10Gbps Home Broadband or HomeHub plan can also take home a complimentary Tefal Air Fryer, available exclusively at the Compass One outlet.

Promotion Period: 4 October – 4 November 2026Location: StarHub Store, Compass One, 1 Sengkang Square #03-03, Singapore 545078

Whether you’re getting into the Halloween spirit or checking out the latest offers, StarHub’s got you this October.

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NTT DATA Business Solutions launches “Elevate”, its Agentic AI-powered delivery framework, to help accelerate SAP transformations

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Next-generation delivery initiative combines AI-powered execution, intelligent solutions and adoption services

BIELEFELD, Germany, Oct. 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — NTT DATA Business Solutions, a leading global IT service provider and specialist in SAP solutions, today announces the launch of “Elevate”, its next-generation Agentic AI-powered delivery framework. Elevate brings together the company’s secure AI-enabled platform NTT DATA aXet, Natuvion‘s data transformation capabilities and SAP technologies, including SAP’s Agent-Led Toolchain and SAP Business AI Platform. Elevate is designed to maximize the value clients gain from their investments in SAP and emerging AI technologies. This reflects NTT DATA Business Solutions’ ongoing commitment to advancing the future of enterprise transformation in an increasingly AI-driven world.

Organizations are under pressure to modernize ERP environments through initiatives such as RISE with SAP while simultaneously adopting AI as a driver of business transformation. Yet these initiatives are often managed separately, creating complexity and slowing execution.

“We have reached a point where every transformation is becoming an AI-driven business transformation, creating a path toward more autonomous business operations,” says Norbert Rotter, CEO of NTT DATA Business Solutions. “Elevate is our response to this shift. We are reshaping how transformation is delivered by combining human expertise with intelligent agents, AI-powered innovation and structured adoption. This enables our clients to move and adapt more quickly and realize stronger returns from their technology investments.”

“Elevate reflects how we are transforming our own organization to create greater value for our clients,” says Krunal Patel, Global AI, Innovation & Software Assets Leader at NTT DATA Business Solutions. “Rather than applying AI to isolated activities, we are embedding it into the way our people work, the way we deliver and the solutions we develop.”

Across industries, clients are already realizing value from AI-powered solutions delivered by NTT DATA Business Solutions. Recent examples include automated supplier confirmation processing for Lemvigh-Müller, AI-powered consulting workflow orchestration for zeb and intelligent sales order processing for Synthomer, enabling these companies to improve efficiency, accuracy and decision-making while keeping people in control.

NTT DATA aXet: powering the next generation of service delivery

A central element of the Elevate framework is NTT DATA Business Solutions’ evolution into an AI-powered delivery organization. At the core of this approach is NTT DATA aXet, the company’s secure delivery platform, developed within its own enterprise environment. Bringing together enterprise knowledge, proven delivery methodologies, governance frameworks, intelligent agents and delivery assets in a unified operating environment, NTT DATA aXet.elevate equips consultants across the SAP lifecycle with the tools and insights needed to deliver consistent, high-quality outcomes at scale while helping to ensure security, traceability and human oversight. By standardizing delivery processes and automating repetitive activities, ultimately integrating with SAP’s Agent-Led Toolchain, this can help accelerate key activities associated with RISE with SAP transformations, including assessment, migration readiness, testing, clean-core adoption and innovation enablement, enabling faster and more consistent delivery outcomes.

Elevate is supported by a company-wide enablement program that equips consultants with the skills, confidence and mindset needed to work effectively alongside AI.

Unlocking new value through AI innovation

NTT DATA Business Solutions is investing across SAP Business AI and the SAP Business AI Platform to develop business-context-aware AI use cases and intelligent agents that support customers on their journey toward the Autonomous Enterprise through AI-powered process execution, intelligent decision support and business-wide orchestration.

Furthermore, NTT DATA Business Solutions is evolving its own software portfolio into AI-native solutions. Examples include GLASSWING, an intelligent master data management platform that enhances data quality, governance and compliance, and MAKIRA, an AI-powered document and content management solution that uses generative and agentic AI to automate document processing, knowledge retrieval and workflow orchestration. Through these innovations, clients gain access to AI-powered solutions that complement and extend their SAP investments while addressing real-world business and industry challenges.

Turning innovation into sustainable business value

New AI capabilities create value only when they are embraced by the people who use them and embedded into the way the organization operates. Elevate therefore combines AI readiness assessments, governance frameworks, workforce enablement and adoption services to help organizations translate innovation into measurable business outcomes.

By aligning technology, processes and people, clients can build AI-ready operating models, scale new capabilities with confidence and measure their impact across productivity, operational efficiency, service quality and organizational agility.

For more information, please visit nttdata-solutions.com.

About NTT DATA Business Solutions

NTT DATA Business Solutions is focused on SAP and works within a strong ecosystem of partners including Microsoft and ServiceNow. We enable midmarket and lower large enterprise companies worldwide to become Intelligent Enterprises – from consulting and implementation to managed services. We are part of NTT DATA, a $30+ billion business and technology services leader, serving 75% of the Fortune Global 100. Together, we are committed to accelerating client success and positively impacting society through responsible innovation. We are one of the world’s leading AI and digital infrastructure providers, with unmatched capabilities in enterprise-scale AI, cloud, security, connectivity, data centers and application services. Our consulting and industry solutions help organizations and society move confidently and sustainably into the digital future. As a Global Top Employer, we have experts in more than 70 countries. We also offer clients access to a robust ecosystem of innovation centers as well as established and start-up partners. NTT DATA is part of NTT Group, which invests over $3 billion each year in R&D.

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DPC Dash – Domino’s Pizza China Strengthens Market Presence in Q3 2026 with Continued Store Expansion, Product Innovation and Improving Sales Momentum

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HONG KONG, Oct. 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — DPC Dash – Domino’s Pizza China (“DPC Dash” or the “Company”, together with its subsidiaries, the “Group”) (1405.HK), Domino’s Pizza’s exclusive master franchisee in the Chinese Mainland, the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of China, and the Macau Special Administrative Region of China, today published its Third Quarter 2026 Investor Fact Sheet.

During the third quarter, DPC Dash expanded its store network and broadened its product and marketing initiatives under its 4D strategy of Development, Delicious Pizza at Value, Delivery and Digital.

Under its “Go Deeper, Go Broader” strategy, the Company strengthened its presence in existing cities and extended its footprint into new markets. By September 30, 2026, DPC Dash operated 1,634 stores across 87 cities, including 908 stores in initial cities and 726 stores in new cities, representing a net addition of 84 stores and entry into 12 additional cities compared with the previous quarter. New cities continue to drive network expansion, accounting for approximately 44% of the total network.

Over the first nine months of 2026, the Company added 319 net new stores and entered 27 new cities.

As of September 30, DPC Dash had secured 100% of its full-year 2026 opening target of approximately 350 net new stores through stores already opened, under construction or signed, up from approximately 89% as of June 30.

In 3Q2026, DPC Dash achieved positive same-store transaction count growth (“SSTG”). Average transaction price (“ATP”) continued to stabilize and recorded a modest sequential uptick compared with 2Q2026, supported by a series of marketing initiatives, against the backdrop of the gradual rationalization of third-party aggregator platform (“3PP”) subsidies. Same-store sales growth (“SSSG”) remained negative, mainly because ATP was lower than in 3Q2025, despite healthy year-on-year transaction count growth and signs of gradual ATP recovery.

As the Company continued to roll out delivery services, delivery transactions accounted for 30% of total transaction volumes in New City Markets in 3Q2026, up from 25% in 1H2026. Third-party aggregator platforms remained an important channel as the Company further expanded its delivery business in these markets.

The continued expansion of the Company’s loyalty program supported its digital strategy and customer engagement, building a resilient proprietary platform ecosystem. As of September 30, 2026, total loyalty program members reached 45.2 million, compared with 32.9 million as of September 30, 2025. Over the past 12 months, approximately 19.9 million new customers placed their first orders through both the Company’s own channels and third-party channels.

On product innovation, DPC Dash introduced the Durian Roast Chicken Pizza, pairing generous portions of durian flesh with tender roast chicken to offer consumers a new taste experience.

On festive and seasonal marketing, DPC Dash re-hit its core product, the Salted Egg Yolk Flavored Chicken Pizza (金沙咸蛋黄嫩鸡比萨), with a limited-edition Star & Moon design for the Mid-Autumn Festival. During Major Heat (大暑), a traditional Chinese calendar period associated with peak summer heat, the Company ran a tongue-in-cheek campaign (“大暑食薯”), spotlighting seasonal potato pizza flavors to address summer dining demand.

To strengthen its value proposition, DPC Dash headlined the quarter with a RMB79 six-piece set comprising two 9-inch pizzas plus multiple sides and drinks, delivering standout value for money. The quarter’s offers also included an affordable solo combo and the limited-time return of “Mega Week”, a buy-one-get-one-free promotion on Signature and Classic Flavor pizzas.

To build emotional connections and encourage playful engagement, DPC Dash promoted its buy-one-get-one-free offers through social media content including “Favorite Brands and Flavors – You Have it All (招牌美味全都要)”, “Second One On The House (你的第二个比萨,达美乐请)” and “Pizza Freedom (比萨自由)”. The “Finding Domino’s Red & Blue” campaign invited customers to spot and share red-and-blue color pairings in everyday life, encouraging social media engagement and reinforcing Domino’s brand image.

Beyond its product and marketing initiatives, DPC Dash continued to receive recognition for its focus on quality and consumer trust. The Company was named to Southern Metropolis Daily’s 2026 Top100 High-Quality Consumer Brands (2026高品质消费品牌) list for the third consecutive year and was again named a Top10 High-Quality Consumer Brand (十大高品质消费品牌). DPC Dash also received Jiemian News’ 2026 Consumer Trust Award – Western Fast Food of the Year (2026安心奖-年度西式快餐).

For the full figures, please refer to DPC Dash’s Third Quarter 2026 Investor Fact Sheet (“Investor Fact Sheet”) here.

About DPC Dash – Domino’s Pizza China

DPC Dash is Domino’s Pizza’s exclusive master franchisee in the Chinese Mainland, the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of China and the Macau Special Administrative Region of China. Domino’s Pizza, Inc., DPC Dash’s global franchisor, is one of the most widely-recognized global consumer brands and the world’s largest pizza company. Led by a seasoned and visionary management team, DPC Dash is a market leader that differentiates from competitors with, among others, a continually innovated and localized pizza-focused menu, unique expertise and leadership in delivery, technology focus and scalable and replicable store economic model. As of September 30, 2026, DPC Dash operated 1,634 stores in 87 cities in the Chinese Mainland.

For more information, please visit: www.dpcdash.com 

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