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VoCoVo launches AI Gateway to securely connect retailers’ AI with in‑store colleagues

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AI agnostic solution amplifies the value of retailers’ AI without adding complexity

OXFORD, England, April 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Retail communications specialist VoCoVo today announces the launch of the VoCoVo AI Gateway, a solution that enables retailers to securely integrate their existing AI directly into the VoCoVo ecosystem. This connection between retailers’ AI platforms and their in-store colleagues enables retailers to create their own digital assistants.

With the VoCoVo AI Gateway, colleagues are empowered with AI-driven insights delivered in real-time through their headset, making access to AI as simple and intuitive as speaking and listening. This voice-led interaction enables faster decision-making and improved customer experiences. With two-way communication, colleagues can ask questions hands-free on the shop floor and receive instant responses.

The VoCoVo AI Gateway is also AI agnostic, which enables retailers to connect with whichever AI tools they are using today or into the future. Data security is core to its approach, with retailers retaining ownership of all their own data. Designed to meet strict security requirements, it eliminates the need to share data with third parties. VoCoVo provides a secure, security-by-design link between store colleagues and the retailer’s AI, with no data stored, processed or used for any purpose other than for secure transmission between the solution and the team’s headsets. Conversations are private and protected by advanced encryption, in line with stringent data protection and governance requirements.

This new capability – delivered by the already award-winning Series 5 Pro Headset – is informed directly by feedback from VoCoVo’s extensive retail customer base. The solution enables retailers to maintain control over the AI systems they introduce to their stores, and the VoCoVo AI Gateway enhances the ROI from their AI without adding complexity. As tech stacks continue to grow in the industry, it is more important for retailers that their colleagues are empowered, rather than overwhelmed with AI. The new solution enhances the benefits colleagues get from the VoCoVo headsets they already wear.

For retailers embracing digital assistants, use cases for the VoCoVo AI Gateway range from integration with retailers’ workflow management systems for equipment maintenance to stock checks for customer-requested items. For example, colleagues can not only enquire about the location and price of a particular product through their headset, but also receive recommendations on complementary items, replacement products during out-of-stock situations, and even guidance on what to upsell to customers. All of these tasks can be completed hands-free, without leaving the customer waiting alone, improving the overall experience for shoppers.

Beth Worrall, CEO of VoCoVo, said, “Over thirty years working with the world’s leading retailers has given us something invaluable: a real understanding of what colleagues need to do their best work. AI is accelerating fast, and the retailers we partner with are ambitious about what it can do for their business. But ambition alone doesn’t deliver results – it’s what reaches colleagues on the shop floor that makes the difference. The VoCoVo AI Gateway ensures AI works for people, not the other way around. More informed, empowered colleagues create better experiences for themselves and every customer they serve.”

As the AI Gateway is delivered through the VoCoVo Series 5 Pro, retailers require no new hardware or training. Colleagues simply use the device they already trust – now enabled with their retailer’s AI, ready to speak and listen.

VoCoVo will be offering attendees of the Retail Technology Show the chance to experience the AI Gateway, with live demos taking place at stand N48, between 22-23 April 2026.

About VoCoVo
VoCoVo is a voice technology innovator, dedicated to meeting the current and future needs of the global retail industry, while championing the people working within it. From independent convenience stores to the world’s biggest retail organisations, VoCoVo’s suite of solutions – which include lightweight Headsets and Call Points, enables team members within any retail environment to actively contribute to their store’s success.

VoCoVo’s easy-to-use technologies are grounded in the everyday experiences of retail teams, facilitating seamless interactions that boost morale and engagement to enable stores to elevate their performance, team safety and customer satisfaction.

VoCoVo is based in Oxford, England and Chicago, U.S., and is providing solutions to many of the largest global retailers in over 20 countries, including the UK, U.S., and Europe. VoCoVo was most recently ranked 50th in the 2025 Times Tech Track 100.

For more information, visit https://www.vocovo.com/

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Onward Accessibility’s Catherine Sherry Named in SIA’s 2026 40 Under 40

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Annual SIA list recognizes emerging leaders and innovators shaping the future of the staffing industry

FAIRFIELD, Conn., June 9, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Onward Accessibility is proud to announce that Catherine Sherry, Director of Growth and Advocacy, has been recognized on Staffing Industry Analysts’ (SIA) 2026 40 Under 40 list. In its tenth year, SIA’s prestigious annual recognition honors emerging leaders under the age of 40 making significant contributions in the staffing and workforce solutions industry. Honorees are selected for their proven track records of navigating technology-driven change, expanding enterprise relationships, and leading their organizations into new sectors.

“Cathi has played a tremendous role in helping build Onward Accessibility and continues to grow our footprint as a leader in the industry.” – Ken Clark, CEO, Onward Group Holdings

After joining Onward Search as a Senior Technology Recruiter, Sherry helped launch the organization’s digital accessibility practice and grow it into Onward Accessibility, a dedicated brand that combines accessibility services with staffing support. She has since risen through the ranks and was recently named Director of Growth and Advocacy. Sherry is also CPACC-certified, a long-time IAAP member, and a passionate advocate for digital inclusion and inclusive hiring.

“We are all so proud of Cathi for this amazing achievement,” said Ken Clark, CEO of Onward Group Holdings, a platform of specialized talent brands that includes Onward Accessibility. “This is such a well-deserved honor and a great reflection of Cathi’s hard work, passion and commitment to the digital accessibility community. Cathi has played a tremendous role in helping build Onward Accessibility and continues to grow our footprint as a leader in the industry.”

“This year’s 40 Under 40 honorees are helping reshape the staffing industry,” said Ursula Williams, President of SIA. “They’re embracing AI and innovation to solve workforce challenges and strengthen client relationships while continuing to lead with the trust, responsiveness and, most importantly, human connection that remains central to their business.”

Sherry’s recognition underscores both her personal dedication to advancing digital accessibility and Onward Accessibility’s growing leadership in the industry. In recent months, the organization has released several free resources, including its 2026 Digital Accessibility Salary Guide, Digital Accessibility RACI Matrix, and Leveraging AI for Digital Accessibility webinar, to help professionals and teams embrace digital inclusion.

SIA’s 2026 40 Under 40 list is now available online and will be featured in the July/August issue of Staffing Industry Review magazine.

About Onward Accessibility:

Onward Accessibility provides flexible services and expert talent to help leading companies achieve their digital accessibility goals.

From executing strategic initiatives to hiring skilled professionals, the organization supports its clients at every stage of the accessibility journey. Beyond staffing, its comprehensive suite of offerings includes strategy, audits, remediation, and more.

Born from Onward Search, Onward Accessibility is now part of Onward Group Holdings, an award-winning family of specialized talent and workforce solutions companies. To learn more about Onward Accessibility, visit onwardaccessibility.com.

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Steven Dobrowski, Onward Accessibility, 1 2032101447, sdobrowski@onwardsearch.com, https://onwardaccessibility.com/

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Dye & Durham Announces Voting Results from Special Meeting of Shareholders

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TORONTO, June 9, 2026 /CNW/ – Dye & Durham Limited (“Dye & Durham” or the “Company”) (TSX: DND), a leading provider of cloud-based legal practice management software, today announced the results of voting at its special meeting of shareholders held on June 9, 2026 (the “Meeting”) that sought shareholder ratification, confirmation and approval of the Company’s shareholder rights plan (the “SRP”), which took effect at 5:00 pm (Toronto Time) on April 8, 2026.

At the Meeting, shareholders ratified, confirmed and approved the SRP, with approximately 99.5% of shares represented at the Meeting voting in favour. Details of the voting results are available in the Company’s report of voting results, which is available under the Company’s profile on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca.

ABOUT DYE & DURHAM

Dye & Durham Limited provides premier practice management solutions empowering legal professionals every day, delivers vital data insights to support critical corporate transactions and enables the essential payments infrastructure trusted by government and financial institutions. The company has operations in Canada, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Australia, and South Africa.

Additional information can be found at www.dyedurham.com.

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Broadridge Appoints Todd Diganci to its Board of Directors

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NEW YORK, June 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc. (NYSE: BR), a global Fintech leader, is pleased to announce the appointment of Todd Diganci as a member of its Board of Directors, effective August 1, 2026. Following his appointment, Broadridge’s expanded Board will consist of 10 members, eight of whom are independent. Mr. Diganci will serve on the Audit Committee of the Board.

“I am thrilled to welcome Todd, who is an accomplished financial executive with expertise in the securities industry. As the financial services industry continues to transform, his expertise will help ensure that Broadridge remains at the forefront of innovation as we continue to provide the infrastructure and technologies to support our clients’ growth and ultimately, enable better financial lives,” said Eileen Murray, Chairperson of Broadridge’s Board of Directors.

Mr. Diganci is a financial executive and strategic leader with deep expertise in U.S. securities regulation. From 2017 through June 2026, he served as Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, and Chief Administrative Officer of the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA). In this capacity, he provided enterprise-wide financial and administrative stewardship for one of the foundational regulatory institutions anchoring the U.S. securities markets. His role included oversight of FINRA’s finance, human resources, and its credentialing, registration, education and disclosure (CRED) operations.

Prior to 2017, Mr. Diganci held positions of increasing responsibility at FINRA, serving as Corporate Controller then Chief Financial Officer. During a period of significant regulatory and market transformation, he expanded the scope of FINRA’s CFO role to include enterprise risk management and corporate strategic leadership. Committed to financial literacy, he also serves on the Board of Directors of the SIFMA Investor Education Foundation.

“I am privileged to join Broadridge’s Board of Directors and to contribute to a company at the forefront of financial technology and market modernization,” said Mr. Diganci. “Broadridge’s dedication to driving innovation across capital markets and corporate governance is outstanding. I look forward to collaborating with the Board and executive leadership to help guide the company through its next chapter of strategic expansion and long-term value creation.”

About Broadridge

Broadridge Financial Solutions (NYSE: BR) is a global technology leader with trusted expertise and transformative technology, helping clients and the financial services industry operate, innovate, and grow. We power investing, governance, and communications for our clients – driving operational resiliency, elevating business performance, and transforming investor experiences.

Our technology and operations platforms process and generate over 7 billion communications annually and underpin the daily average trading of over $15 trillion in tokenized and traditional securities globally. A certified Great Place to Work®, Broadridge is part of the S&P 500® Index, employing over 15,000 associates in 21 countries.

For more information about us, please visit www.broadridge.com 

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