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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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The Inner Circle acknowledges Colleen Reilly as a Pinnacle Professional Member Inner Circle of Excellence

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PORT ST. JOE, Fla., April 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Prominently featured in The Inner Circle, Colleen Reilly is honored as a Pinnacle Professional Member Inner Circle of Excellence for her contributions to Transforming Catering and Event Services in Northwest Florida.

Since 2015, Colleen Reilly has served as founder and CEO of Catering Connections, a company that has redefined catering in Northwest Florida’s beach communities through innovation, collaboration, and community focus. Guided by her motto “Just one call feeds them all,” Ms. Reilly established a unique model by partnering with local restaurants to showcase their specialties, fostering unity among businesses while providing clients with one-of-a-kind event experiences.

With over 15 years of industry expertise, Ms. Reilly specializes in coordinating weddings, family reunions, and corporate events, managing every detail from client consultation to menu planning and flawless execution. Her dedication to service has earned Catering Connections multiple recognitions, including the Couples Choice Award from WeddingWire from 2021 to 2025, the Best of Florida Award from 2022 to 2024, and the Lux Life Hospitality and Catering Award in 2023 and 2024.

Ms. Reilly’s career foundation includes an associate degree in paralegal studies, magna cum laude, from Volunteer State College, a reflection of her meticulous approach to detail and commitment to excellence. Beyond her business, she serves her community as a board member of the Historic St. Andrews Waterfront Partnership and as president of Friends of the Governor Stone Inc., a nonprofit dedicated to preserving maritime heritage in Panama City. Her previous civic contributions include serving five years as a guardian ad litem, advocating for children within the legal system, and volunteering as a school chaperone for international student trips.

A leader who blends innovation with service, Ms. Reilly continues to grow Catering Connections while deepening her commitment to the local community. Looking ahead, she remains dedicated to expanding her company’s impact, bringing people together, and creating meaningful experiences through food and fellowship.

Contact: Katherine Green, 516-825-5634, editorialteam@continentalwhoswho.com

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Media Contributor Kianga Moore to Host Executive Media Roundtable On AI’s Transformational Impact in Retail

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Leaders from AdFury.ai, Vendormint, and New Nexus Group to Explore Real-Time Decision-Making, Resilience, and Growth in a Volatile Market

NEW YORK, April 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — As retailers navigate ongoing economic uncertainty, supply chain volatility, and rapidly shifting consumer expectations, the upcoming convening of a high-level roundtable discussion will examine how artificial intelligence is reshaping the retail landscape in real time.

Moderated by Media Contributor Kianga Moore, to be held on Wednesday, April 29 at 11h00am (EST), the roundtable will bring together senior leaders from AdFury.ai, Vendormint and New Nexus Group to discuss how modern enterprise platforms are leveraging AI to drive agility, efficiency, and long-term resilience across the retail ecosystem.

The discussion will additionally focus on how AI is enabling retailers to respond dynamically to changing demand signals, optimize marketing investments, and strengthen interoperability across increasingly complex vendor and marketplace networks.

“Retailers today are operating in a constant state of disruption”, stated Kianga Moore. “This roundtable will explore how AI is not just a tool for efficiency, but a strategic asset for anticipating change and building more resilient, adaptive American enterprise.”

Key discussion topics will include remarks on how, for example, enterprise AI platforms are helping retailers respond instantly to fluctuations in consumer demand, pricing pressures, and external supply chain disruptions and the role of AI in enhancing interoperability across vendors, partners, and marketplaces to create more agile and resilient retail infrastructures in 2026.

Rob Gonda, Chief Technical Officer at Vendormint, stated that, “Interoperability is the backbone of modern retail. AI enables seamless communication between platforms, vendors, and marketplaces—turning fragmented systems into cohesive, responsive ecosystems that can adapt under pressure.”

Discussion topics will also include machine learning’s ability to optimize ad spend, improving personalization, and delivering measurable ROI while maintaining brand trust and regulatory compliance.

Eric Howerton, Co-Founder and Chief Growth Officer of AdFury.ai, added that,”AI is fundamentally changing how brands approach customer acquisition. By leveraging machine learning through fine-tuned, retail-specific agentic flows, we can not only optimize ad spend in real time, but we can also ensure messaging is personalized, compliant, and aligned with evolving consumer expectations.”

And indeed the roundtable will include discussions on how AI-powered predictive analytics can help businesses anticipate economic, technological, and geopolitical disruptions ahead—and plan accordingly.

Cheryl Yarbrough, Vice President of Partnerships at New Nexus Group added that, “Resilience in retail is no longer built in quarterly planning cycles-it’s built in real time. AI gives organizations the ability to identify disruptions before they cascade, pivot strategies before momentum is lost, and maintain continuity when the market moves faster than any human team can react alone.”

The roundtable will be held via Zoom TeleConference, with questions from the press and key stakeholders to follow opening remarks and a 30-minute Q&A between the moderator and the panelists.

For all media inquiries and to register to attend, please contact: Sam Amsterdam, Amsterdam Group Public Relations Inc. – Sam@AmsterdamGroup.net / +1 (202) 910-8349

Vendormint (https://vendormint.com)New Nexus Group (https://www.newnexusgroup.com)AdFury.ai (https://www.adfury.ai)

Samuel Amsterdam
Communications Counsel
Vendormint
samuelamsterdam@gmail.com

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Fairway Home Mortgage Earns Prestigious USA TODAY Top Workplaces Award For 6th Consecutive Year

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Fairway CEO Steve Jacobson Named #1 Leadership Award Winner of Companies With 2500+ Employees

MADISON, Wis., April 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Fairway Home Mortgage announced that it has earned the prestigious 2026 USA TODAY Top Workplaces award. This is the sixth year in a row Fairway achieved this honor.

The award honors organizations with 150 or more employees that have created exceptional, people-first cultures. This year, more than 40,500 organizations were invited to participate. The winners are recognized for their commitment to fostering a workplace environment that values employee listening and engagement. USA TODAY showcased the winners at the National Awards Summit in Nashville. Watch the video of the event here.

“Being recognized with this award reflects Fairway’s commitment to bringing our people together face-to-face,” said Fairway’s CEO and Founder Steve Jacobson. “Companies are better when their people are around each other. People need each other and they learn from each other, and we’re very intentional about creating opportunities for in-person collaboration at Fairway.”

Jacobson demonstrated that in-person collaboration when he traveled to Knoxville this week with Fairway Senior Vice President Dan Richards to spend time with one of Fairway’s branches and their local real estate partners. “We engaged in real conversations about the market, discussed what people are seeing on the ground, and talked about how Fairway keeps showing up for clients,” said Richards. “It’s a reflection of the same hands-on approach that has defined Fairway’s culture for more than two decades.”

“To be named a Top Workplace for six consecutive years speaks to Fairway’s leadership, our mindset, and the empowerment of our staff,” said Fairway’s Chief People and Engagement Officer Julie Fry. “Our strength isn’t just what we offer employees. What sets a top workplace apart is the daily commitment to people—prioritizing connection, valuing contributions, and creating an environment where employees feel energized to serve because they feel valued first.”

The winners are determined by authentic employee feedback captured through a confidential survey conducted by Energage, the HR research and technology company behind the Top Workplaces program since 2006. The results are calculated based on employee responses to statements about Workplace Experience Themes, which are proven indicators of high performance.

“Earning a USA TODAY Top Workplaces award is a testament to an organization’s credibility and commitment to a people-first culture,” said Eric Rubino, CEO of Energage. “This award, driven by real employee feedback, is more than just a recognition — it’s proof that your employees believe in the organization and its leadership. Job seekers and customers look for this trusted badge of credibility and excellence. It signals a company that values its people, and that kind of culture resonates in today’s competitive market”

About Fairway Home Mortgage
Madison, WI- and Carrollton, TX-based Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation (NMLS #2289) is a full-service mortgage lender licensed in all 50 states. Fairway is the #2 overall retail lender in the U.S.

About Energage
Making the world a better place to work together.™
Energage is a purpose-driven company that helps organizations turn employee feedback into useful business intelligence and credible employer recognition through Top Workplaces. Built on 20 years of culture research and the results from 30 million employees surveyed across more than 80,000 organizations, Energage delivers the most accurate competitive benchmark available. With access to a unique combination of patented analytic tools and expert guidance, Energage customers lead the competition with an engaged workforce and an opportunity to gain recognition for their people-first approach to culture. For more information or to nominate your organization, visit energage.com or topworkplaces.com.

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