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Vantaca Marks the Next Frontier of Community Living at CAI Annual 2026

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HOAi Fleet, Vantaca Vendor, and an expanded Resident Experience through Vantaca Home marks the largest product launch in company history

WILMINGTON, N.C., June 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — For a long time, community association management was one of the most unglamorous categories in software. Back-office accounting. Compliance workflows. Paper-heavy, relationship-dependent, and stubbornly analog. Management companies hired more people to keep up with volume. Managers spent their days inside an inbox. And the people living in those communities, residents paying dues, maintaining homes, and depending on the quality of what their management company delivered, were the last ones anyone thought about.

Vantaca changed that. And today, at the 2026 CAI Annual Conference, the company is taking the next step.

Vantaca, an AI-first technology company purpose-built for community association management, is introducing HOAi Fleet, the most significant evolution of its agentic AI suite to date, alongside meaningful new capabilities across Vantaca Vendor and Vantaca Home. Together, these advancements move the company to its north star: a fully connected ecosystem where AI handles the operational weight of community management, freeing management companies to do something the industry has never been able to fully deliver elevate the experience of community living.

HOAi Fleet: The Next Evolution of Vantaca’s Agentic AI

HOAi has been running the back office of community management companies since its introduction. Automating violations, work orders, payment processing, and the daily back-and-forth that used to consume every manager’s day. HOAi Fleet is what comes next.

Fleet introduces a coordinated team of role-based AI agents, each scoped like a real employee with a defined job description and clear accountabilities, working across the full operational back office of a management company around the clock. AP processing. AR management. Financial production. Association onboarding. Work that used to fill every manager’s day now gets done before they log on.

Built on more than five million tasks already executed by Vantaca’s agentic AI infrastructure across 250 management companies, Fleet will expand AI coverage of human work from approximately 30 percent today to 90 percent by the end of 2026. The depth and breadth of agentic work is maturing rapidly. And yet, the longer-term trajectory goes further than what human teams can accomplish today: portfolio-wide pattern detection, daily ledger reconciliation, multi-year capital planning, and more. Fleet takes the industry beyond reactive association management and into proactive community asset management and, ultimately, toward hyper-personalized property management at a scale human operation cannot reach today.

Vantaca Managed Services extends Fleet for management companies that want AI power and human expertise working as one. Industry professionals operate alongside HOAi on the back-office work that demands the most judgment: full-cycle accounting, month-end close, bank reconciliations, AP and AR oversight, and board financial reporting. Complete coverage. Complete confidence. Without having to staff for it.

“The companies that move first to an AI-native operating model are the ones who will set the standard for the next decade,” said Ben Currin, CEO, Vantaca. “The winning companies will not use new HOAi capabilities to do what they do today, faster. They will use it to become something entirely different, where teams are rebuilt around relationships, service excellence, and the experience of living in a community they manage. The back office runs itself. Now they get to decide what to do with that.”

Vantaca Vendor: From Beta to the Industry

Vantaca Vendor made its first appearance at Vantaca Vision in 2025. Today, the company is bringing it to the broader market, focused on where the friction is greatest: the payments that move between management companies and the service providers they depend on.

Vendor relationships have always been the operational backbone of community association management and the source of some of its most persistent friction. Checks cut by hand. Service providers calling AP teams to ask where their payment is. Banking changes arriving by phone, carrying real fraud risk.

Vantaca Vendor changes that. Management companies approve and send payments in one place, retire manual checks from day one, and verify every payout change through a workflow built to stop fraud before it starts. Service providers get a self-service portal where they can track every payment and manage their own information — without picking up the phone. And residents feel it too: the pool serviced on time, the repair completed before anyone had to complain, the community that simply works.

Vantaca Vendor is processing payments for dozens of management companies around the country. What comes next — vendor quality scoring, spend analytics, procurement, and compliance management, all natively inside Vantaca — is already in development.

Vantaca Home: Resident Experience as the Next Frontier

Vantaca Home has always been the resident-facing layer of the community management experience. What is changing is Vantaca’s level of investment in it and the ambition for what it can become.

For decades, the homeowner experience in a managed community has been defined by what residents could not see. The work being done on their behalf. The status of their requests. The activity inside the buildings and amenities they pay to maintain. The expanded Vantaca Home capabilities end that opacity and go further.

Residents open the app and find their community in front of them. Not just a payment status or a service ticket, but the people they live next to, the spaces they share, and a personalized feed of content and benefits tailored to where they live. Local brands and national partners recognize homeowners as a community worth investing in, surfacing relevant offers directly in the experience. What residents see reflects their neighborhood, their events, their neighbors. Not a generic portal.

Boards get the operational transparency they need to govern with confidence, see how their management company is performing on their behalf, and communicate clearly with the residents they represent.

Resident experience is the next frontier. HOAi Fleet creates the opportunity. Vantaca Home is where it lands.

“People don’t wake up thinking about their HOA. They wake up thinking about their neighbors, their neighborhood, and whether they genuinely feel at home where they live. That’s what we set out to change,” said Trisha Price, Chief Product Officer, Vantaca. “When your app reflects your community’s personality, surfaces content and benefits that are actually relevant to your life and makes it easy to connect with the people around you — something real shifts. Residents stop feeling like customers of a service and start feeling like members of a community. That’s the experience we have built.”

One Direction. One Connected Ecosystem.

HOAi Fleet, Vantaca Vendor, and Vantaca Home are not three separate announcements. They are one direction: an AI suite that handles the operational weight, a vendor network built on trusted, fraud-safe payments, and a resident experience that finally elevates community living.

The management companies that move first to this model will have something their competitors cannot easily replicate: time. Time to rebuild their teams around relationships instead of transactions. Time to deliver the kind of proactive, responsive service that retains boards and earns referrals. Time to focus on what community actually means.

About Vantaca

Vantaca is an AI-first technology company purpose-built for community association management. Serving more than 550 management companies representing over 6.5 million doors across the United States, Vantaca combines intelligent automation, integrated payments, and resident-facing features to elevate community living. Recognized on the Inc. 5000 list for five consecutive years, Vantaca is uniquely positioned to lead the modernization of community management through operational excellence, agentic AI, and an expanding ecosystem connecting management companies, residents, vendors, and boards.

For more information, visit vantaca.com. 

Disclosures

Vantaca is not a bank. Banking products and services are offered by Grasshopper Bank, N.A.

Media Contact:
Ryan Kelly
PR and Communications Director, Vantaca
732.770.5942 | ryan.kelly@vantaca.com

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Revolune and Concept Life Sciences Partner to Help Customers Transition Multiplex IF Assays to Flexible New Workflows

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OBERKOCHEN, Germany, Oct. 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Revolune today announced a partnership with Concept Life Sciences to help biopharma and life sciences customers reassess, transfer, and scale multiplex immunofluorescence assays using Revolune’s flexible staining technology, which now supports 4- to 7-plex assays. 

The collaboration addresses a growing market need as customers evaluate alternatives to existing workflows and reconsider how best to support tissue biomarker research. With Revolune now offering 4- to 7-plex assay capabilities, Concept Life Sciences can help customers transfer established assays onto the Revolune platform, preserve valuable panel know-how, and move more easily from existing workflows to flexible, ready-to-use multiplex formats. 

“Many customers are not starting from a blank page — they already have assays, panels, and tissue biomarker strategies they need to preserve while moving toward more flexible workflows,” said Adrian Arechiga, CCO of Revolune. “Concept Life Sciences brings the translational biology, biomarker, and assay development expertise needed to help customers make that transition practically and confidently.” 

Concept Life Sciences is a leading contract research organization serving the global life sciences industry, with capabilities across discovery, development, analytical services, translational biology, biomarker discovery, spatial biology, and end-to-end chemistry. By combining these capabilities with Revolune’s adaptable multiplex immunofluorescence technology, the companies aim to help customers generate decision-ready tissue biomarker insights while reducing the operational burden of assay transfer and implementation. 

The partnership is designed for research teams that want to retain the scientific value of existing workflows while gaining access to a more flexible platform for multiplex staining. Customers can work with Concept Life Sciences to evaluate assay transfer feasibility, optimize panel design, run tissue staining workflows, and connect resulting biomarker data to broader discovery and development programs. 

“We are excited to work with Revolune to support customers who are rethinking how they approach multiplex tissue analysis,” said Adam Davenport, CSO at Concept Life Sciences. “Together, we can help teams transfer existing assays, explore new panels, and apply multiplex immunofluorescence in ways that support meaningful translational decisions.” 

The Concept Life Sciences partnership forms part of Revolune’s broader strategy to build an ecosystem of partners that support adoption across different customer needs — from specialist service execution to assay migration, translational biology, and integrated R&D support.

Meet Revolune and Concept Life Sciences at SITC 2026

Revolune and Concept Life Sciences will both be attending the Society for Immunotherapy of Cancer (SITC) Annual Meeting, November 4–8, 2026, in Phoenix, Arizona. 

Meet both teams at SITC at Sundown, a relaxed evening of complimentary drinks, dinner and conversation hosted by Concept Life Sciences on November 6, 6.30-8.30 pm. More information: https://www.conceptlifesciences.com/campaigns/sitc-2026.

About Revolune

Revolune is a life science company dedicated to making multiplex immunofluorescence as accessible and practical as routine tissue analysis. Its reagent technologies help laboratories move rapidly from existing primary antibodies to ready-to-use multiplex kits, simplifying spatial biology workflows and enabling researchers to focus on biological questions rather than assay management. 

About Concept Life Sciences

Concept Life Sciences is a leading contract research organisation (CRO) serving the global life sciences industry. For over 25 years, the company, and its heritage companies, have provided consultative and collaborative drug discovery and development services. Our approach, supported by passionate scientists and world-leading capabilities, enables clients to overcome complex scientific challenges and improves program success rates. The company has successfully helped 29 candidates advance to the clinic.

The company offers sophisticated translational biology services coupled with exceptional end-to-end chemistry capabilities to support drug discovery and development across a range of established and emerging modalities, with the ability to seamlessly integrate capabilities and provide bespoke solutions to address client needs.

Collectively, the company’s high-quality services and commitment to customer service across the drug development pathway enhances efficiency in drug discovery, helping clients advance their drugs to clinic in as little as 32 months, well ahead of the industry average of 60 months.

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From Global Orders to Global Growth: Financial Infrastructure for Mid-Market Exporters

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At the 140th Canton Fair, PhotonPay demonstrates how its stablecoin-centric financial operating system helps growing exporters manage cross-border collections, currency conversion and global payments.

HONG KONG, Oct. 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — For a growing homewares exporter, a major overseas order brings opportunity, but also an immediate question: how will the business finance production, cover shipping costs and manage cash until the buyer pays?

A furniture manufacturer may need to pay suppliers weeks or months before receiving the final payment. A home décor or festive-goods exporter may be managing several seasonal orders at once, each with different delivery schedules, payment terms and currencies. As the business expands into more markets, tracking incoming payments, converting currencies and paying suppliers becomes increasingly complex.

These are everyday challenges behind international trade. At the second phase of the 140th Canton Fair, themed “Quality Home Life” and featuring furniture, kitchenware, household items, home decorations, gifts and festive products, PhotonPay is highlighting how financial infrastructure can help growing exporters manage these demands as they expand internationally.

Financial Tools for the Next Stage of Growth

Large multinational companies can draw on dedicated treasury teams, established banking relationships and sophisticated systems to manage funds across markets. Smaller businesses may have simpler payment needs. Mid-market exporters occupy a different position: their operations span multiple countries and currencies, while their finance teams often remain lean.

At the same time, production and freight costs must be covered before all customer payments arrive. Receivables may be spread across currencies and accounts, while suppliers expect payment according to their own schedules. Finance teams must track receipts, reconcile invoices and maintain a clear view of available funds.

Across multiple markets and overlapping orders, these tasks can consume significant time and complicate decisions about when and where to deploy cash. Growing exporters need practical tools to coordinate collections, manage funds across currencies and pay counterparties worldwide, without having to build a large treasury function from scratch.

Connecting Fiat and Stablecoin Rails to Global Business

Bank accounts and fiat payment networks remain central to international trade, connecting businesses to local collection methods and established banking relationships. Stablecoins offer an additional way to transfer value across borders, with transactions possible outside conventional banking hours depending on the network and transaction arrangements.

Connecting fiat and stablecoin rails can give businesses more flexibility in managing cross-border funds. For exporters, the practical value lies in connecting the stages of a cross-border financial workflow: receiving customer payments, converting currencies and making funds available for supplier payments and other business expenses.

PhotonPay is built around this connection. As a stablecoin-centric financial operating system, PhotonPay brings together a cross-border financial infrastructure across both fiat and stablecoin rails.

Its multi-asset wallet supports fiat currencies and stablecoins within a unified environment. Local collection capabilities cover 21 currencies, enabling businesses to receive payments in the currencies their customers use. Through integrated on- and off-ramp services, businesses can convert between fiat and stablecoins, while 24/7 foreign exchange allow funds to move across markets at any time. Cross-border payouts in fiat and stablecoins are available across 200+ countries and territories. Card issuing capabilities also allow companies to manage overseas business spending directly from one platform.

These capabilities connect the key stages of cross-border financial operations, and for growing exporters, this provides a more integrated way to manage international payments as their business expands.

PhotonPay also extends its infrastructure to platforms through Embedded Finance. Its APIs enable B2B platforms, marketplaces and other digital businesses to integrate financial capabilities, including accounts, fiat and stablecoin wallets, global payouts and card issuing, into their own products. This allows platforms to build collection, payment and fund management services into existing workflows and extend financial capabilities to their customers.

Financial Infrastructure That Grows With the Business

For mid-market exporters, international growth brings new customers, more markets and greater demands on financial operations. The ability to manage funds across borders needs to keep pace, supporting everything from the next production run to the next supplier payment and the next market entry.

By connecting fiat and stablecoin rails within one financial operating system, PhotonPay helps growing businesses manage cross-border funds with greater flexibility as they scale internationally.

Visit PhotonPay at Area D, Booths DT1714–DT1718, during the 140th Canton Fair.

About PhotonPay

PhotonPay is a stablecoin-powered payment operating system built for global infrastructure. Designed for modern enterprises, PhotonPay enables businesses to send, receive, convert, and settle funds across both fiat and stablecoin rails through a single, compliance-first integration, spanning 200+ countries and territories.

For more information, visit [www.photonpay.com].

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This material is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal, regulatory, tax, accounting, or investment advice, nor an offer or solicitation for any product or service. The availability, features, and regulatory treatment of PhotonPay’s products and services may vary depending on the user’s location, business model, and the laws and regulations that apply. Any descriptions of functionality, performance, efficiency, cost savings, or compliance support (including, without limitation, references to “real‑time”, “24/7”, “high‑efficiency”, or “compliant” solutions) are aspirational or forward‑looking in nature. Actual outcomes may differ due to market conditions, technological constraints, and regulatory developments, and PhotonPay makes no express or implied representation, warranty, or guarantee as to the achievement of any particular result.

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Rockwell Automation Unveils Record-Breaking Innovation Lineup at Automation Fair 2026

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From AI-powered manufacturing and next-generation control to cybersecurity and digital engineering, Rockwell showcases technologies designed to help manufacturers build the future of industrial operations

MILWAUKEE, Oct. 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Rockwell Automation, Inc. (NYSE: ROK), the world’s largest company dedicated to industrial automation and digital transformation, today announced an expanded product showcase for Automation Fair® 2026. Across the plant floor and enterprise, Rockwell’s latest innovations help manufacturers unlock greater productivity, simplify operations and strengthen resilience in an increasingly complex industrial environment. Together, these technologies demonstrate how AI, automation and digital transformation are reshaping the future of industrial operations.

At Automation Fair 2026, attendees will get an exclusive look at new technologies designed to help manufacturers modernize production, accelerate decision-making and scale innovation with greater confidence. The innovations span Rockwell’s automation and software portfolio showcasing practical applications that address some of the industry’s most pressing operational challenges.

“Production systems today are balancing growth, workforce challenges, cybersecurity threats and the need to adapt faster than ever before,” said Matheus Bulho, senior vice president, software & control, Rockwell Automation. “At Automation Fair 2026, we’re bringing together hardware, software and industrial intelligence in new ways, giving customers the tools to move faster, adapt with confidence and create more resilient and autonomous operations.”

Among the list of record-breaking innovative new technologies being showcased are:

LogixEdge™ Controller, enhancing the power of Logix with new form factors and seamless integration of IT and OT workloads that further amplify Logix’s powerful multidiscipline control and information capabilities, including AI workloads that enable autonomous controlCompactLogix® 5390 Controller, delivering enhanced performance and security with greater scalability for modern production system environments.PointMax™ I/O, a next-generation I/O platform designed to simplify deployment and support high-performance machine applications.Armor™ PowerFlex® 330 Integrated Drive Motor, combining motor and drive functionality in a compact solution to reduce complexity and accelerate installation.EtherNet/IP™ In-cabinet Solution, helping manufacturers simplify what it takes to construct, wire, deploy and manage industrial control systems more efficiently.FactoryTalk® Optix™ Version 1.9 and new OptixPanel™ Pro and PanelView™ Pro graphic terminals, providing expanded visualization capabilities across larger distributed systems, enhanced security and a modern operator experience.FactoryTalk® Conductor™, enabling organizations to orchestrate industrial intelligence and agentic engineering across design, operations and maintenance for their entire operations.FactoryTalk® AssetIQ™, FactoryTalk® Design Workbench™ and FactoryTalk® ResilientEdge™ software, helping customers simplify enterprise OT asset management, streamline engineering and improve resilience of edge deployments.New AI innovations for the Plex Smart Manufacturing Platform™ and AI-powered Quality Management capabilities, bringing practical artificial intelligence to everyday manufacturing workflows.Expanded cybersecurity offerings, including SecureOT™ Platform Managed Services, OT Cybersecurity Assessment Suite, and capabilities designed to support OEMs in building more secure machines from the start

In addition to product announcements, attendees will have the opportunity to experience live demonstrations, engage with Rockwell Automation experts and partners and explore the innovations driving greater productivity, flexibility and resilience across manufacturing.

Registration is now open. Join thousands of industrial professionals at Automation Fair 2026 and be among the first to experience Rockwell’s latest innovations in action. Register today at automationfair.com.

About Rockwell Automation
Rockwell Automation, Inc. (NYSE: ROK), is a global leader in industrial automation and digital transformation. We connect the imaginations of people with the potential of technology to expand what is humanly possible, making the world more productive and more sustainable. Headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Rockwell Automation employs approximately 26,000 problem solvers dedicated to our customers in more than 100 countries. To learn more about how we are bringing the Connected Enterprise® to life across industrial enterprises, visit www.rockwellautomation.com.

 

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