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NTT Com Asia’s OCEAN Intelligence™ Recognized with IFMA Asia Pacific Award of Excellence for Pioneering AI-Driven Facility Management

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3 months ago

May 15, 2026

Transforming Building Management with AI to Empower Enterprises and Partners with a Definitive Technology Edge

HONG KONG, May 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — NTT Com Asia, part of the NTT Group, a leading global technology company, is honored to receive the IFMA Asia Pacific Award of Excellence for Innovation and Technology Application in Facility Management Operations for its OCEAN IntelligenceTM platform. This prestigious recognition from a leading regional industry body affirms NTT’s role in delivering measurable, real-world impact through the practical application of AI and data integration.

Developed in Hong Kong by NTT Com Asia (NTT), OCEAN IntelligenceTM is an open, modular platform designed to unify fragmented building data across OT, IT, and IoT systems. By converting siloed information into actionable intelligence with AI, the platform shifts facility operations from reactive management to insight-led decision-making.

Redefining Facility Management with AI at the Core

As a global technology leader, NTT brings unique value to the facility management (FM) sector by applying deep technical expertise to traditional operational challenges. OCEAN IntelligenceTM differentiates itself by establishing a scalable data foundation that allows AI capabilities to evolve alongside facility needs, enabling enterprises to move toward more intelligent and resilient operations. It addresses increasing system complexity by automating anomaly detection and providing predictive insights.

The platform’s impact is reflected in its proven performance benchmarks:

Energy Efficiency: Up to 30% reduction in energy consumptionOperational Speed: 10X faster incident root cause analysisMaintenance Optimization: Up to 50% reduction in maintenance task effort and a 75% reduction in maintenance downtimeResource Efficiency: Up to 30% reduction in O&M workload associated with preventive operations

“The Award of Excellence recognises submissions that demonstrate innovation and meaningful application to the facility management profession,” said Don Tse, President of IFMA Hong Kong Chapter. “NTT Com Asia’s entry was noted for its strong focus on digital integration and AI-enabled possibilities in support of evolving industry needs.”

“We greatly appreciate the recognition from IFMA, which validates our strategic entry into the property market as a technology partner,” said Daisuke Kuroda, Chief Executive Officer of NTT Com Asia. “By bringing NTT’s decades of experience in managing mission-critical facilities to this sector, OCEAN IntelligenceTM integrates data, operations, and AI to address the evolving needs of the AI era. We thank IFMA for this milestone award as we continue to advance smarter facility management across the region.”

The Next Frontier: Agentic AI and Global Strategic Expansion

Building on its successful launch last year, OCEAN IntelligenceTM is entering the next phase of its evolution, progressing from predictive AI toward more autonomous, intelligence-led operations through the introduction of Agentic AI capabilities targeted for later this year. By establishing a scalable AI foundation, this milestone marks a significant leap in facility management’s digital transformation, moving beyond task-based automation to systems capable of reasoning, learning and supporting higher-value decision-making.

“AI remains central to the evolution of OCEAN IntelligenceTM as we look ahead to the next phase of intelligent, agent‑enabled facility management,” said Steven So, Chief Operating Officer of NTT Com Asia. “This milestone reflects our commitment to advancing how facilities are managed in the AI era—by building platforms that support smarter decisions, greater resilience, and long‑term operational innovation.”

To further drive innovation across the smart building ecosystem, NTT is expanding its regional footprint, including into key hubs such as Singapore, while deepening industry and partner collaborations to unlock new market opportunities.

About NTT Com Asia

As part of the NTT Group, a leading global technology company, NTT Com Asia is committed to building a smart and sustainable world through innovation. We empower businesses to accelerate their digital and AI journeys by unlocking the full potential of data.

From smart digital infrastructure, technology services to leading-edge AI solutions, we enable organizations to navigate the evolving challenges of a data-centric world.

For more information, please visit: www.ntt.com.hk

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LeanDNA Launches Demand Scenario Modeling in APEX, Replacing Spreadsheet Guesswork With Real-Time Production Feasibility

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33 minutes ago

August 25, 2026

New capability lets production planners test demand changes against live supply and BOM data in minutes, without exporting ERP data or risking live system records.

AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 25, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — LeanDNA, a leading intelligent supply chain execution platform, today announced the general availability of Demand Scenario Modeling (DSM), a new capability within its APEX platform that lets production planners, buyers, and supply chain managers instantly test demand changes against real supply and Bill of Materials (BOM) data, without spreadsheets or system risk.

When forecasts shift, most production planners still turn to spreadsheets to find out whether production can support it: exporting ERP data, flattening multi-level BOMs, and reconciling supply just to answer one question — can we build this? The process is slow, error-prone, and disconnected from real-time system data, and it often produces false shortages that obscure the actual constraints.

Demand Scenario Modeling replaces that manual exercise with what-if analysis built directly into APEX. Production planners can model a demand change and immediately see which components truly constrain production, how many units can realistically be built, and where shortage risk increases, turning a process that has historically taken hours into a workflow measured in minutes.

Because DSM runs in a sandbox environment connected to live ERP and BOM data, planners can test and compare multiple scenarios, adjust quantities and dates, and recalculate instantly, without posting temporary plans or manipulating live records to get an answer. That combination of speed and system safety is central to how LeanDNA has built the capability.

“Production planners shouldn’t have to choose between speed and safety when they’re testing a demand change,” said Andy Ellenthal, CEO of LeanDNA. “Demand Scenario Modeling gives them both: an answer in minutes, grounded in the same supply and BOM data running their factory, without ever touching a live ERP record. It replaces guesswork with a repeatable way to say yes, no, or not yet with confidence.”

Demand Scenario Modeling is available now to APEX customers and is purpose-built for the tactical-to-mid-horizon planning window — roughly one to twelve months out — where production teams most often need to turn a demand question into a production commitment.

About LeanDNA

LeanDNA powers the world’s discrete manufacturing with a single source of truth for factory-first supply planning, materials management, and inventory optimization. APEX, the AI-powered expert execution platform from LeanDNA, transforms data into optimized decisions and action. LeanDNA empowers manufacturers in aerospace, HVAC,industrials, automotive, and medical to improve on-time delivery and working capital levels. Leading manufacturers including Caterpillar, Daikin Applied, Safran, and Siemens use APEX for supply chain orchestration to gain visibility into current and incoming materials, take action based on inventory criticality, collaborate in real time with suppliers, and track progress toward inventory optimization goals. Learn more at LeanDNA.com.

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OppFi to Participate in September 2026 Conferences

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33 minutes ago

August 25, 2026

CHICAGO, Aug. 25, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — OppFi Inc. (NYSE: OPFI) (“OppFi” or the “Company”), a leading tech-enabled digital finance platform that works with banks to provide financial products and services for everyday Americans, today announced that management will participate in the following conferences in September 2026:

Oppenheimer Fintech Leaders Conference
Location: New York
Date: September 15, 2026

U.S. Bancorp | BTIG Consumer Finance Conference 2026
Location: Boston
Date: September 17, 2026

To schedule a meeting with OppFi, please reach out to your Oppenheimer or BTIG representatives.

About OppFi
OppFi (NYSE: OPFI) is a leading tech-enabled digital finance platform that works with banks to provide financial products and services for everyday Americans. Through a transparent and responsible platform, which includes financial inclusion and excellent customer experience, the Company supports consumers who are turned away by mainstream options to build better financial health. OppLoans by OppFi maintains a 4.4/5.0 star rating on Trustpilot with more than 5,400 reviews, making the Company one of the top consumer-rated financial platforms online. OppFi also holds a 35% equity interest in Bitty Holdings, LLC (“Bitty”), a credit access company that offers revenue-based financing and other working capital solutions to small businesses. For more information, please visit oppfi.com.

Investors:

investors@oppfi.com

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Zillow Group to present at Goldman Sachs Communacopia + Technology Conference

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33 minutes ago

August 25, 2026

SEATTLE, Aug. 25, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Zillow Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: Z and ZG), which is transforming the way people buy, sell, rent and finance homes, today announced Zillow Group will present at this year’s Goldman Sachs Communacopia + Technology Conference in San Francisco.

Chief Operating Officer & Chief Financial Officer Jeremy Hofmann will participate in a fireside chat on Thursday, Sept. 10, at 10:50 a.m. PT / 1:50 p.m. ET.

Register and access the live webcast here. Live and recorded versions of the webcast will also be available under the Events & Presentations section on Zillow Group’s Investor Relations website.

About Zillow Group:

Zillow Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: Z and ZG) is reimagining real estate to make home a reality for more and more people.

As the most visited real estate app and website in the United States, Zillow connects hundreds of millions of consumers with innovative technology, trusted agents and loan officers, and seamless digital solutions. With industry-leading tools and resources, Zillow supercharges real estate professionals so they can grow their businesses and deliver exceptional client experiences. For renters and housing providers, Zillow offers not only a robust marketplace but a set of end-to-end products and services to streamline applications, leases, payments and more.

Zillow’s ecosystem spans the entire home journey — from dreaming and shopping to renting, buying, selling and financing.

Zillow Group’s affiliates, subsidiaries and brands include Zillow®, Zillow Premier Agent®, Zillow Home Loans®, Zillow Rentals®, Zillow® New Construction, Trulia®, StreetEasy®, Out East®, HotPads®, Follow Up Boss®, ShowingTime®, dotloop® and Zillow® Closing.

All marks herein are owned by MFTB Holdco, Inc., a Zillow affiliate. Zillow Home Loans, LLC is an Equal Housing Lender, NMLS #10287 (www.nmlsconsumeraccess.org). © 2026 MFTB Holdco, Inc., a Zillow affiliate.

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