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Aokah Launches Explorer and Builder: The First AI-Powered Platform to Take Enterprises from GCC Strategy to Execution

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Three global enterprises in consumer goods, diversified manufacturing, and logistics are already using Explorer and Builder to make faster, more defensible location decisions and build GCCs with execution confidence

NEW YORK, April 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Aokah, the GCC Operating Systemˢᴹ purpose-built to orchestrate Global Capability Centers from strategy through scale, today announced the general availability of Explorer and Builder — two integrated intelligence products that fundamentally change how enterprises design, justify, and execute GCC programs.

Explorer compresses weeks of location analysis and business case development into days. It helps executives clarify why they are building a GCC, select the right operating model, evaluate and score global locations against a weighted, scenario-driven framework, and produce a board-ready business case grounded in data and explainable assumptions. Where traditional consulting engagements deliver a static PowerPoint months after the need arose, Explorer delivers a living, scenario-tested intelligence environment that travels with the enterprise decision.

Builder takes that decision and governs its execution. It serves as the independent orchestration and governance layer across every workstream — legal entity formation, talent acquisition, vendor onboarding, facilities, IT, and compliance — regardless of whether the enterprise is building independently, through a Build-Operate-Transfer partner, or in a hybrid model. Builder surfaces execution risk before it becomes failure. It tracks milestones against the original business case and generates the governance transparency that boards and executive sponsors require.

The Problem Aokah Is Built to Solve

GCC failure is not a strategy problem. Enterprises know where they want to go. It is an execution and orchestration problem. The gap between the decision and the delivered outcome — the months of fragmented consulting, disconnected spreadsheets, vendor misalignment, and milestone drift — is where billions of dollars of enterprise value are lost annually. More than 72% of GCC builds experience material delays or cost overruns within their first 24 months. Explorer and Builder exist to close that gap.

“Enterprises are making GCC commitments based on static analyses and fragmented execution models. Explorer gives leadership the rigor and confidence to make the decision. Builder gives them the governance to ensure the decision delivers. Together, they move GCC management from hope-based execution to confidence-based delivery.”
— Atul Vashistha, Founder & CEO, Aokah

Three Enterprises Already Executing with Aokah

Three global enterprises across consumer goods, diversified manufacturing, and logistics are already using Explorer and Builder in live programs. Their use cases reflect the breadth of GCC complexity that the platform is designed to handle.

A Fortune 500 consumer packaged goods company used Explorer to build the business case and location selection framework for a new global capability center focused on digital, data, and supply chain analytics. Under pressure to move quickly without sacrificing rigor, the team used Explorer to evaluate multiple candidate markets, model total cost of ownership across scenarios, and produce a defensible, board-ready recommendation in a fraction of the time a traditional consulting engagement would have required.

A diversified global manufacturer used Builder to govern the execution of a GCC program spanning entity formation, talent acquisition, vendor onboarding, and IT provisioning across a complex multi-workstream build. With operations spread across multiple business units and geographies, the company needed a single governance system to track dependencies, surface risks early, and provide leadership with real-time visibility into program health. Builder delivered that unified orchestration layer from the first week of engagement.

A global logistics and medical enterprise used Explorer and Builder together to evaluate a strategic footprint expansion and govern its execution. Explorer clarified the operating model, scored shortlisted locations against a weighted framework aligned to the company’s talent and resilience priorities, and generated the business case that secured board approval. Builder then carried those assumptions forward into execution governance, ensuring that the decisions made during planning remained visible and accountable throughout delivery.

The feedback from a client, a transformation leader in the CPG industry, highlighted that Aokah provided more than his internal teams and advisors had been able to deliver. The business case built in Explorer did not remain a static document post-board approval, but evolved into the governance anchor for execution, with Builder actively tracking progress. This ensured that, for the first time, strategy and execution were seamlessly integrated within a single system.

What Makes Explorer and Builder Different

The GCC advisory and tooling landscape is populated by point solutions. Location intelligence tools provide city rankings without decision context. Program management tools provide milestone tracking without embedded expertise. Consulting firms provide analysis without execution continuity. Aokah is the only platform that connects the strategic decision to execution governance within a single, continuous intelligence system.

Explorer’s defensibility comes not from more data points, but from decision context. The platform helps enterprises define GCC purpose and operating model before scoring locations, embeds scenario sensitivity logic so that assumptions are visible and testable, and produces exports designed for board and C-suite consumption, not internal analyst review.

Builder’s defensibility comes from independence and embedded expertise. Enterprises using a BOT provider no longer must accept the provider’s version of execution reality. Builder provides a neutral governance layer, tracking provider performance against the original business case and alerting when reality diverges from plan. The platform’s dependency logic reflects the sequencing intelligence of more than 300 GCC programs — encoded into the platform, not housed in a consultant’s head.

Availability

Explorer and Builder are available immediately for enterprise licensing. Engagements are structured as platform subscriptions, with optional expert validation checkpoints for critical decision moments, along with optional program management. Organizations evaluating their first GCC build, expanding an existing footprint, seeking guidance on operating model, or needing independent governance over a BOT arrangement are encouraged to contact Aokah directly.

About Aokah

Aokah is the world’s first Expert + Intelligence platform built to orchestrate Global Capability Centers with foresight, speed, and resilience. Founded by a globally recognized team with over 25 years of GCC, GBS, and global business services leadership experience, Aokah combines agentic AI with practitioner expertise codified from 300+ enterprise GCC programs and intelligence from 900+ cities worldwide. The Aokah platform is organized across five integrated intelligence foundations — Program, Geo, Talent, Ecosystem, and Delivery Wisdom — providing a unified system of decision support, execution governance, and real-time risk management across the full GCC lifecycle. Aokah operates as a true partner to consulting firms, IT services providers, and BPO organizations, amplifying delivery capability with governance infrastructure and execution intelligence.

For more information, visit www.aokah.com

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VEVOR Launches “Beat the Heat at Home” Summer Comfort Lineup for Outdoor Living

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HOUSTON, June 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — As summer temperatures climb, staying cool at home shouldn’t require a sky-high electric bill, a cooler full of gas-station ice, or a contractor booked out until September. A smarter approach is gaining traction among American families: investing in the right tools to make outdoor living genuinely comfortable without the premium price tag. VEVOR — a trusted home improvement brand serving over 30 million home creators worldwide — today launches “Beat the Heat at Home,” a summer comfort lineup featuring shade, ice-making, and airflow solutions that deliver pro-level performance so your backyard truly becomes the place to be this summer.

“Summer comfort is not only about staying cool — it is about making outdoor spaces easier to enjoy,” said Gavin Wu, Brand Director at VEVOR. “With this lineup, VEVOR brings pro-level performance into practical home scenarios, helping Home Creators upgrade their backyards, patios, garages, and hosting spaces at exceptional value.”

Cool Living, Cold Drinks, Total Comfort
For most families, a truly comfortable summer day comes down to three things: a shady spot, a steady supply of ice-cold drinks, and enough airflow to keep the evening from feeling stagnant. Traditional solutions — pergolas, commercial ice machines, wired-in fans — often cost thousands or require contractors.

To bridge this gap, VEVOR’s Annual Big Summer Sale officially introduces the “Beat the Heat” collection. Together, the lineup addresses three common summer comfort needs: shade, ice, and airflow, so every corner of the backyard is covered. By delivering pro-level performance in effortless, budget-friendly setups, VEVOR offers Home Creators the ultimate plug-and-play summer cooling experience, making premium seasonal comfort accessible right out of the box.

Create Shade in Minutes
There’s a specific moment every summer host knows too well: the sun shifts, the one shady corner disappears, and suddenly everyone is squinting, relocating chairs, or retreating indoors altogether. It’s the kind of small frustration that quietly ruins an otherwise perfect afternoon.

VEVOR’s Pop-Up Canopy Gazebo was designed for exactly that moment. Available in 10×10, 11.5×11.5, and 12×12 ft configurations, it turns any open stretch of lawn or driveway into a comfortable, shaded gathering space — and it does so in minutes — designed for tool-free setup from the start. The mesh sidewalls earn their keep once evening arrives: mosquitoes stay out while the breeze still flows through, which means dinner can linger as long as the conversation does.

It’s not a permanent structure, and that’s the point. When the season changes or the party moves, the canopy folds back down just as quickly. For homeowners who want shade on their terms, not on a contractor’s timeline, it offers a flexible alternative to permanent shade structures.

Never Run Out of Ice
Few things signal “this gathering is winding down” faster than reaching into a cooler and finding nothing but lukewarm water and half-melted slush. Bags of store-bought ice solve the problem temporarily, but anyone who has made two mid-party runs to the gas station knows the drill gets old fast.

VEVOR’s Commercial Ice Maker Machine helps home hosts keep up with high-demand summer gatherings. Producing up to 130 lbs of ice every 24 hours and holding 33 lbs in its built-in storage bin, it keeps pace with a full afternoon of refills — lemonade pitchers, cocktail shakers, coolers for the kids’ juice boxes, all of it. The stainless-steel build looks at home in a garage bar or outdoor kitchen, and one-touch self-cleaning means maintenance is measured in button presses, not scrub sessions.

Keep the Air Moving
Anyone who has spent a July evening on a covered porch knows the paradox: the roof blocks the sun, but it also traps every degree of rising heat with nowhere to go. The air sits heavy, the ceiling feels lower than it is, and even a beautiful outdoor space starts to feel like something you’d rather admire from behind a glass door with the AC running inside.

VEVOR’s 18-Inch Wall-Mount Fan was built for exactly these in-between spaces that central air can’t reach and a tabletop fan can’t handle. Three-speed settings push up to 4,150 CFM of airflow across patios, enclosed porches, workshops, and garage gyms. That’s the kind of serious air movement that makes a covered space feel open again. With ETL certification and weather-resistant construction, it is designed for covered or semi-outdoor spaces where moisture and humidity are common.

Mounted on the wall and out of the way, it doesn’t eat into floor space or crowd a table. For households looking to cut back on running central AC in every room all day, a well-placed fan in the spaces where the family actually gathers is often the simplest and most cost-effective first step.

The deals are live — don’t leave them on the table.

Cool your summer now: vevor.com/summer-cooling

Shop VEVOR’s Summer Sale: vevor.com/summer-sale

Visit in person: VEVOR Houston Store: 10951 Farm to Market 1960 Road W, Houston

Summer won’t wait. Neither should your backyard. More deals, more summer-ready upgrades — all waiting for you.

About VEVOR
Pro-Level Performance Without the Pro-Level Price. VEVOR is a home improvement brand built for Home Creators who want to upgrade their spaces with practical, high-performing products at exceptional value. From outdoor living and tools to home improvement equipment and everyday project essentials, VEVOR helps people take on upgrades with confidence, efficiency, and value.

Today, VEVOR operates in over 50 countries, supported by a network of 200+ global warehouses and a catalog of more than 15,000 SKUs spanning tools, outdoor equipment, and home improvement solutions. VEVOR has supported over 30 million Home Creators worldwide, bringing performance, inspiration, and value to their home improvement projects. For more information, visit www.vevor.com. VEVOR products are also available on Amazon.

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VEVOR Communications Team
media@vevor.com

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YEEDI Delivers Lowest-Ever Pricing on Self-Cleaning Roller Mop Robot Vacuums With Early Prime Day Deals

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Starting June 13, M14 PLUS and S14 PLUS Drop to $399.99, Bringing Advanced Self-Cleaning Roller Mop Technology Into the Sub-$400 Segment

SAN FRANCISCO, June 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — YEEDI, a home cleaning technology brand focused on practical innovation and high-performance smart home solutions, is kicking off Prime Day early by offering its M14 PLUS and S14 PLUS at their lowest prices ever. Starting June 13, both self-cleaning roller mop robot vacuums are available for just $399.99, allowing shoppers to secure Prime Day pricing ahead of the broader promotional event.

The promotion marks a significant milestone for the category, bringing advanced self-cleaning roller mop technology into the sub-$400 segment and making one of the industry’s most sought-after cleaning innovations more accessible than ever before. As part of YEEDI’s “Less Time Cleaning. More Time Playing.” campaign, inspired by a summer of sports, family moments, and everyday adventures, the brand aims to help consumers spend less time on household chores and more time enjoying the moments that matter most. Complete offer details are available at YEEDI.com.

Bringing Premium Roller Mop Technology to More Homes

Roller mop technology has emerged as one of the most significant innovations in robotic floor cleaning, offering continuous scrubbing performance while automatically cleaning the mop during operation. However, robot vacuums equipped with self-cleaning roller systems have traditionally remained concentrated in premium price segments.

By bringing the M14 PLUS and S14 PLUS to $399.99, YEEDI is expanding access to one of the industry’s most advanced floor-cleaning technologies and establishing a new affordability benchmark for self-cleaning roller mop robot vacuums.

YEEDI M14 PLUS Reaches Its Lowest Price Ever

Available for $399.99 (regularly $599.99), the YEEDI M14 PLUS combines the brand’s OZMO Roller mopping technology with ZeroTangle anti-tangle technology to deliver powerful wet and dry cleaning while minimizing maintenance.

The robot is paired with an automated OMNI Station that handles dust collection, hot-water mop washing, and hot-air drying, reducing the need for manual upkeep. Designed for busy households seeking a hands-free cleaning experience, the M14 PLUS now offers premium functionality at an unprecedented value.

YEEDI S14 PLUS Delivers Flagship Cleaning at 67% Off

Available for $399.99 (regularly $1,199.99), the YEEDI S14 PLUS reaches its lowest price in history and represents one of the most compelling values in the premium robot vacuum category.

Winner of the CES 2025 Indoor Cleaning Technology Innovation Gold Award, the S14 PLUS combines YEEDI’s advanced OZMO Roller system and TruEdge 2.0 Adaptive Edge Cleaning technology for enhanced stain removal and edge-to-edge coverage.

Equipped with 18,000 Pa suction power and ZeroTangle 2.0 technology, the S14 PLUS delivers a flagship cleaning experience at a price point rarely seen in the premium robot vacuum market.

More Prime Day Deals Arrive June 23–26

Following the early access promotion, YEEDI will extend Prime Day deals across a broader selection of robot vacuums from June 23 through June 26, giving consumers even more opportunities to upgrade their home cleaning experience.

Featured offers include the YEEDI M16 Infinity at $449.99 (44% off), the YEEDI S20 Infinity at $699.99, the YEEDI S20 Infinity Ultra at $849.99, and the YEEDI S16 PLUS at $449.99. YEEDI will also introduce two new models: the M12 PRO Gen2 at an introductory price of $339.99 and the C14 PRO PLUS at $279.99.

Consumers can visit YEEDI.com to explore full Prime Day deals, and discover how YEEDI’s smart cleaning technology helps them spend less time cleaning and more time enjoying everyday life.

About YEEDI

YEEDI is a home cleaning technology brand dedicated to making advanced robotic vacuum technology practical, reliable, and accessible for everyday households. Guided by its philosophy of Accessible Innovation, YEEDI focuses on delivering powerful, user-friendly cleaning solutions that prioritize real-world usability, low maintenance, and long-term value.

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/R E P E A T — MEDIA INVITATION – Over 3,000 visitors expected in Montréal to celebrate the 10th anniversary of Dead by Daylight/

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The world’s most profitable horror game, created in Montréal by Behaviour Interactive

MONTREAL, June 12, 2026 /CNW/ – Behaviour Interactive invites members of the media to attend the celebrations marking the 10th anniversary of Dead by Daylight, one of the greatest success stories of Québec’s video game industry. The program will include cosplay contests, panels, autograph sessions, gaming stations, and many surprises.

For the occasion, more than 3,000 fans from around the world will gather in Montréal to take part in a full day of festivities at the Grand Quay of the Port of Montréal. This event will highlight the remarkable journey of a game developed in Québec that has become a global leader, reaching over 70 million players and generating more than 450 highly specialized jobs in Montréal.

WHAT :       Dead by Daylight 10th Anniversary Celebrations     

WHEN :       Sunday, June 14, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m.

WHERE :    Grand Quay of the Port of Montréal
                    200 de la Commune Street West
                    Montréal, Québec H2Y 4B2

Media representatives will have access to a dedicated space at the Grand Quay.

Interviews can be arranged on-site throughout the day with prior reservation.

Available spokespersons

Rémi Racine, Chief Executive Officer and Co-FounderJosé Ramos, Vice President, Product, Dead by DaylightDave Richard, Senior Creative Director, Dead by DaylightMathieu Côté, Head of Partnerships, Dead by DaylightStéphanie Marchand, Chief Operating OfficerNathan Sellyn, Deputy CEO

Please confirm your attendance at: jmeloche@national.ca

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