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IGEL Announces the Winners of the 2025 IGEL Ready Partner of the Year Awards

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1 year ago

March 26, 2025

Recognized at IGEL Now & Next 2025, these standout partners were honored for their innovation, impact, and commitment to customer-centric solutions through the IGEL Ready program

MIAMI, March 26, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — IGEL, the global leader in secure endpoint OS solutions for now and next, proudly announced the winners of the 2025 IGEL Ready Partner of the Year Awards at the IGEL Now & Next 2025 event. As the world’s premier end-user computing (EUC) event, IGEL Now & Next unites industry innovators, technology leaders, and visionaries to drive the future of secure cloud workspaces. The event, hosted at the iconic Fontainebleau Miami Beach from March 24-27, serves as the ultimate platform to recognize the exceptional contributions of IGEL Ready partners.

“These awards reflect the strength of our partner ecosystem and the power of purposeful collaboration,” said Jim Airdo, SVP of Strategic Alliances at IGEL. “At IGEL, we know that delivering secure, flexible digital workspaces at scale requires more than just great technology—it takes trusted partners who are aligned on vision, execution, and customer impact. We’re proud to recognize this year’s IGEL Ready award winners for driving innovation that truly moves the industry forward.”

Now in its fourth year, the IGEL Ready Partner of the Year Awards celebrate the partners who are shaping the future of secure and flexible work environments. These awards recognize outstanding partners who have demonstrated exceptional innovation, customer impact, and strategic engagement within the IGEL Ready program. Honorees not only deliver powerful joint solutions but also drive business success and enhance the customer experience through their collaboration with IGEL.

“The IGEL Ready ecosystem is a powerhouse of leading technology innovators, working together to deliver seamless, secure, and future-proof solutions,” said Divya Saggar, Director, IGEL Ready. “By fostering deep collaboration and validating technology compatibility, we enable our customers to accelerate the adoption of secure cloud workspaces with confidence. We are proud to recognize this year’s IGEL Ready Partner of the Year Award winners for their exceptional contributions, and we thank them for their unwavering commitment to innovation and customer success.”

This year’s IGEL Ready Partner of the Year winners represent the best in innovation, growth, and customer-centric solutions. The winners are:

IGEL Ready Partner of the Year 2025 – OmnissaIGEL Ready Accelerated Growth Partner of the Year 2025 – HPIGEL Ready Application Excellence Partner of the Year 2025 – IslandIGEL Ready Cybersecurity Excellence Partner of the Year 2025 – Zscaler

“We are excited to celebrate our long-standing partnership with IGEL and honored to be recognized as the IGEL Ready Partner of the Year for 2025,” said Bharath Rangarajan, Senior Vice President of Products and Technology Alliances at Omnissa. “Our collaboration with IGEL continues to expand with deeper product integrations that help customers streamline endpoint management, enhance security, and improve end-user productivity. The integration of Omnissa Horizon and Workspace ONE with IGEL’s secure endpoint OS is a strong example of how we’re delivering a seamless and secure experience for DaaS and VDI environments.”

“Being named IGEL Ready Accelerated Growth Partner of the Year reflects the strength of our ongoing collaboration,” said Cory McElroy, Vice President of Commercial Portfolio at HP. “Together, we’re helping customers accelerate their digital transformation with powerful, secure, and cost-effective solutions that support the evolving future of work.”

“Being recognized by IGEL for Application Excellence highlights the innovation and simplicity we strive to bring to the enterprise browser experience,” said Richard Greene, Senior Vice President, Strategic Partnerships at Island. “By integrating with IGEL’s secure endpoint OS, we’re delivering seamless, secure, and policy-enforced access to web-based apps—empowering organizations to fully embrace the future of secure, flexible work.”

“At Zscaler, we’re proud to partner with a company that shares our passion for enabling healthcare organizations to deliver secure, seamless digital experiences,” said Tamer Baker, Healthcare CTO, Zscaler. “By embedding the principles of ‘Zero Trust Everywhere’ and leveraging the power of AI-driven innovation, we work together to ensure that security is not just robust but also invisible—operating effortlessly in the background. This empowers healthcare teams and businesses to focus entirely on what matters most: delivering exceptional care and services to their communities.”

To join the fast-growing ecosystem of IGEL Ready partners and drive secure digital transformation, explore the IGEL Ready Showcase or connect with our team at ready@igel.com. Apply today and be part of the future of secure endpoint computing.

IGEL Now & Next 2025 is made possible through the generous support of IGEL Ready partners, including Diamond Sponsors: HP, Lenovo, and Omnissa; Platinum Sponsors: AWS, Island, LG, and Microsoft; Gold Sponsors: Cherry, ControlUp, Nerdio, Nutanix, Vasion, Workspot, and Zscaler; Silver Sponsors: Alludo, Apporto, Arrow, Carahsoft, eG Innovations, Ingram Micro, Liquidware, LoginVSI, and UltrArmor; and, Next Up Partner: SentryBay. Their commitment to innovation and secure cloud workspaces underscores the importance of collaboration in today’s digital-first world. For more information, visit IGEL Now & Next.

About IGEL

IGEL is the leading secure endpoint OS for enterprises now and next. Designed for secure browser, SaaS, DaaS, and VDI, IGEL OS delivers a first-class user experience that is seamless to manage – saving money, fueling growth, advancing sustainability, and driving organizations forward. IGEL OS takes a zero-trust approach to security through the unique IGEL Preventative Security Model™, removing the attack vectors often exploited by bad actors. Trusted by leading healthcare, financial services, retail, manufacturing, and government leaders worldwide, IGEL has a growing ecosystem of more than 100 integrated IGEL Ready ecosystem partners in more than 50 countries. For more information on what IGEL can do for you, visit IGEL.

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FULTON FINANCIAL CORPORATION APPOINTS DAVID S. SCHULZ TO BOARD OF DIRECTORS

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July 21, 2026

LANCASTER, Pa., July 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Fulton Financial Corporation (NASDAQ: FULT) (“Fulton”) today announced the appointment of David S. Schulz as a member of its board of directors (the “Board”) for a term commencing September 14, 2026 and expiring at Fulton’s 2027 annual meeting of shareholders.

“We’re excited to welcome Dave to Fulton’s board of directors,” said Curt Myers, Fulton Chairman, CEO, and President. “Dave brings extensive financial leadership experience gained through more than a decade of service with publicly traded companies. His expertise in finance, strategic planning, risk, and mergers and acquisitions will provide valuable perspective as we continue to execute our growth strategy and create long-term value for our shareholders, customers and communities.”

With the addition of Schulz, Fulton’s Board will have 11 members, and he will serve on the Audit and Risk committees. Schulz has also been appointed to the board of directors of Fulton’s banking subsidiary, Fulton Bank, N.A.

Schulz served as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Wesco International, Inc. (“Wesco”) from 2016 to June 2020, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Wesco from June 2020 to February 2026 and as Executive Vice President and Special Advisor to the CEO of Wesco from February 2026 until his retirement on May 31, 2026.

Prior to joining Wesco, Schulz served as Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Armstrong Flooring, Inc. and was previously Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Armstrong World Industries, Inc. and Vice President of Finance of the Armstrong Building Products division.

Before joining Armstrong World Industries in 2011, he held various financial leadership roles with Procter & Gamble and The J.M. Smucker Company. He was also an officer in the United States Marine Corps.

In 2025, Schulz joined the board of Sterling Infrastructure, Inc., and he was appointed as chair of the audit committee in 2026. He also serves on the company’s compensation and talent development committee.

ABOUT FULTON FINANCIAL CORPORATION

Fulton, a $34 billion Lancaster, Pa.-based financial holding company, has more than 3,400 employees and operates more than 215 financial centers in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Maryland, Delaware and Virginia through Fulton Bank, N.A. Additional information on Fulton can be found at https://investor.fultonbank.com.

Contact: Steve Trapnell
717-291-2739

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Octavio Marquez Elected to MSA Safety Board of Directors

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July 21, 2026

PITTSBURGH, July 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The Board of Directors of MSA Safety Inc. (NYSE: MSA), a global leader in the development of advanced industrial safety technology products and solutions, today announced that Octavio Marquez, president and chief executive officer of Diebold Nixdorf, has been elected to the company’s Board of Directors. His election was part of the MSA Board’s regular succession plans.

“We are very pleased to have the opportunity to add Octavio to the MSA Board,” said Robert A. Bruggeworth, MSA chairman. “He brings a broad range of executive leadership experience, including strategy development, capital allocation, business transformation and serving international markets, which will serve MSA well.”

“Octavio’s perspectives will be an asset to me and our entire Executive Leadership Team,” said Steven C. Blanco, MSA president and CEO. “It is a pleasure to welcome Octavio to MSA, and I look forward to working with him.”

Mr. Marquez joined Diebold Nixdorf in 2014 and has held senior leadership roles across the company’s Global Banking organization and its Americas region, including as executive vice president of Global Banking and senior vice president of the Americas. Before joining Diebold Nixdorf, Mr. Marquez held leadership positions at Dell EMC, Hewlett Packard Enterprise, IBM and NCR.

Diebold Nixdorf automates, digitizes and transforms the way people bank and shop. As a partner to the majority of the world’s top 100 financial institutions and top 25 global retailers, its integrated solutions connect digital and physical channels conveniently, securely and efficiently for millions of customers every day. Headquartered in North Canton, Ohio, Diebold Nixdorf employs approximately 20,000 employees globally, supporting more than 100 countries.

Mr. Marquez holds a degree in business and finance from Universidad Iberoamericana and has completed executive education programs at MIT Sloan, The Wharton School and The University of Texas at Austin.

About MSA Safety

MSA Safety Incorporated (NYSE: MSA) is the global leader in advanced industrial safety technology products and solutions. Driven by its singular mission of safety, the company has been at the forefront of safety innovation since 1914, protecting workers and facility infrastructure around the world across a broad range of diverse end markets while creating sustainable value for shareholders. With 2025 revenues of $1.9 billion, MSA Safety is headquartered in Cranberry Township, Pennsylvania, and employs a team of approximately 5,300 associates across its more than 40 international locations. For more information, please visit www.MSASafety.com.

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BlueFolder Field Service Software Launches New AI-Powered Features to Transform How Teams Work

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July 21, 2026

New AI capabilities instantly surface customer insights and transform technician notes into actionable summaries to help field service teams work faster, stay aligned, and deliver better service

AUBURN, Ala., July 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — BlueFolder field service software recently announced the launch of two powerful new AI features: AI-Powered Customer Summaries and AI-Powered Field Notes Summarization. Together, these capabilities are designed to eliminate the time-consuming, manual work of reviewing fragmented customer records and lengthy technician notes—giving field service teams instant clarity to respond faster, make smarter decisions, and deliver exceptional service.

BlueFolder expands it’s field service and work order management suite with two exciting new AI field service features.

Built directly into the BlueFolder platform, both features leverage artificial intelligence to automatically compile and summarize complex, unstructured data into clear, easy-to-read overviews. The result: technicians, dispatchers, and managers always have the context they need, right when they need it.

AI-Powered Customer Summaries

As field service organizations grow, customer information becomes increasingly scattered across emails, service request logs, and communication histories. BlueFolder’s AI Customer Summary feature addresses this challenge head-on by consolidating those interactions into a single, actionable snapshot.

Instead of manually digging through multiple records before a service call or customer interaction, teams can now access a real-time summary highlighting key concerns, past service activity, and recent updates. The feature goes beyond basic summarization and surfaces critical business insights such as equipment past due for maintenance, approaching warranty expirations, and proactive revenue opportunities, empowering teams to recommend follow-ups or upgrades directly from the customer record.

Built-in traceability links each summary back to its original source communications, so users can validate insights with confidence, ensuring both speed and accuracy in every customer interaction.

AI-Powered Field Notes Summarization

In many service organizations, technicians log updates across multiple visits, often resulting in long, fragmented notes that are difficult to review at a glance. BlueFolder’s AI Field Notes Summarization feature solves this by automatically condensing multiple technician entries into a structured summary that highlights key milestones, actions taken, and next steps.

Rather than scrolling through pages of updates, managers and dispatchers can immediately understand job status and determine what needs to happen next, improving alignment between field and office teams, accelerating decision-making, and reducing miscommunication. The feature is especially valuable for complex or multi-day jobs, where clear continuity and smooth technician handoffs are critical to delivering consistent service. It’s another featuring making BlueFolder’s work order management software capabilities stronger every day.

“History is one of the most powerful tools a service team has — the problem is it’s usually buried. BlueFolder’s new AI features fix that. Your team walks into every interaction already knowing the customer, knowing the equipment, and exactly where things stand. That changes the entire experience,” says John Shaw, VP, Technology, Service Operations.

AI as a Core Part of the BlueFolder Platform

The launch of these two features reflects BlueFolder’s broader commitment to embedding AI throughout its field service management software as an integrated layer of intelligence that makes every workflow smarter. Rather than requiring teams to change how they work, BlueFolder’s AI capabilities are designed to surface the right information at the right moment automatically, within the tools that technicians, dispatchers, and managers already use every day.

“AI is transforming what’s possible in field service, and BlueFolder is answering that call. These features are the result of deep platform expertise and a clear vision for where the industry is headed. We’re embedding intelligence throughout the platform because we know it makes our customers more competitive, more efficient, and better positioned to grow,” says Stephen Myslicki, Group President of Field Services.

Availability

Both AI-Powered Customer Summaries and AI-Powered Field Notes Summarization are available now to BlueFolder customers as optional, easy-to-enable features within the platform. They are part of BlueFolder’s growing suite of AI-driven capabilities designed to help field service organizations operate more efficiently and scale with confidence.

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