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Lagunitas Creates ‘Beer Roadie’ Role to Celebrate Launch of Iron Maiden Collab: Trooper West Coast IPA

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Immersive job gives one lucky fan the beer education of a lifetime

PETALUMA, Calif., June 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The Lagunitas Brewing Company is inviting craft beer and music fans to apply for its first-ever Beer Roadie position: an all-expenses-paid, limited-time role that offers a hands-on Trooper West Coast IPA training as it rolls out alongside the USA leg of Iron Maiden’s Run For Your Lives World Tour, kicking off in New Jersey on September 5. Inspired by the idea that passion shouldn’t be something you clock out of, especially when 62% of employees globally say they still hide parts of themselves at work (Forbes, 2025), the Beer Roadie role rewards fans who live their love of music and beer out loud. Aspiring Beer Roadies can throw their hat in the ring to join the tour beginning June 6 by visiting at BeerRoadie.com.

“Beer Roadie isn’t about climbing a ladder, it’s about stepping out of the grind and into something real,” said Hannah Dray, Chief Marketing Officer at Lagunitas Brewing Company. “This is a hands‑on chance to learn about craft beer, connect with the community, and jump right into where great beer and great music meet. There’s a seat at our bar for everyone, and we can’t wait to see who joins our crew this summer as our first‑ever Beer Roadie.”

The Beer Roadie will work alongside Lagunitas brewers and beer educators, learning how Trooper West Coast IPA is brewed, handled, and served, then take that knowledge on the road to Eddie’s Dive Bar pre‑show pop‑up events at select Run for Your Lives Tour stops.

This isn’t a traditional concert road crew role, though. Beer Roadie is a serious, beer‑first stewardship position, rooted in Lagunitas’ belief that great beer deserves passion, curiosity, and respect – especially when paired with a fanbase as devoted as Iron Maiden’s. Along the way, the Beer Roadie will serve as an ambassador for Trooper West Coast IPA, sharing the story behind the beer and helping fans experience it at its best.

This latest release in the Trooper Beer series brings that history into bold new territory. Created in partnership with Lagunitas, Trooper West Coast IPA is a modern take on the style with real attitude, pungent, resinous, and bursting with flavor. Brewed with Krush hops and clocking in at 6.6% ABV, it hits the sweet spot between intensity and drinkability, offering a fresh expression that speaks to longtime hop lovers and new drinkers alike.

Applicants hoping to land the coveted Lagunitas Beer Roadie role must submit a 30-second video at BeerRoadie.com answering one simple question: “What would make you the ideal candidate as the Trooper Beer Roadie?” Entries will be narrowed to three finalists, who will be interviewed by the Lagunitas selection committee before one winner is chosen to receive training at Lagunitas’ headquarters, before hitting the road for select tour stops. Videos must be uploaded before 11:59 PM on July 7, 2026.

Applications for the Beer Roadie role are now open. Fans can learn more about the experience and how to apply at www.BeerRoadie.com. For more information about Iron Maiden’s Trooper Beer, please visit IronMaidenBeer.com. For more information about Lagunitas Brewing Company, please visit www.Lagunitas.com.

About The Lagunitas Brewing Company
Founded in 1993, Lagunitas Brewing Company grew from a Northern California kitchen stove into a global craft beer icon, now sold in more than 38 countries and home to the world’s #1‑selling IPA. Known for hop-forward innovation, its portfolio spans iconic beers like Lagunitas IPA and A Little Sumpin’ Sumpin’, non‑alcoholic IPNA and Hazy IPNA, and the original sparkling hop water, Hoppy Refresher. Lagunitas blends quality, creativity, and community, always with a seat at the bar for everyone. Learn more at www.LAGUNITAS.com.

About Trooper Beer
Iron Maiden’s Trooper Beer is now in its fourteenth year, with sales approaching 50 million pints worldwide since its launch in 2013. There are currently a dozen or so different Trooper Beers being sold around the world, including locally brewed variants in England, Germany, Brazil, Sweden, the Czech Republic, and the USA.

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Building the AI-First Gulf: How GCC Enterprises Are Entering the Next Digital Era

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DUBAI, UAE, June 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — This is why Junkies Coder UAE-based Company has launched its Agentic AI & Enterprise Modernisation practice — built to help GCC enterprises deploy AI agents reliably by first modernising the legacy systems, cloud, and pipelines those agents depend on.

The Gulf has decisively won the AI adoption race.

AI adoption across the GCC jumped from 62% to 84% between 2023 and 2025. The UAE now reports 97% adoption across government sectors, while Saudi Arabia has committed $14.9 billion to AI infrastructure in a single policy cycle.

The UAE has become the first economy in the world to surpass 70% AI adoption among its working-age population and aims to embed agentic AI into 50% of government services within two years.

Backed by Vision 2030 and the UAE AI Strategy 2031, ambition and investment are no longer the constraint.

Execution is.

Roland Berger research found that fewer than one in three GCC organisations have the operating model and governance required to scale AI effectively. Meanwhile, many AI agent pilots fail to reach production or deliver measurable business value.

The conversation has shifted from generative AI experimentation to agentic AI deployment. However, the gap between enterprise AI ambition and production-grade integration has never been wider.

The reason is structural.

Deloitte’s 2026 State of AI report highlights that the Middle East’s next AI phase will depend less on experimentation and more on scaling responsibly, modernising infrastructure, redesigning workflows, and creating governance frameworks for autonomous systems.

AI ambitions now collide with legacy architecture, fragmented data environments, and sovereignty obligations.

Saudi Arabia’s SDAIA data residency framework is becoming a regulatory baseline. UAE AI governance requirements are advancing, and ISO/IEC 42001 is increasingly influencing enterprise procurement decisions.

The organisations making real progress are not always those with the largest budgets, but those treating governance as architecture embedded into every workflow from the beginning.

Bridging the gap between AI strategy and production requires more than selecting a model.

It requires AI-driven mobile app development company in UAE to connected to real business processes, cloud and legacy modernisation, sovereign-ready data architecture, and governance designed into systems from day one.

The enterprises scaling fastest are partnering with specialist teams that manage this journey end to end transforming agentic AI ambition into secure, compliant, and measurable outcomes.

For GCC businesses, the mandate is clear:

The AI-first Gulf will not be built by those who adopt the most, but by those who integrate the best.

Junkies Coder UAE helps GCC enterprises close the gap between AI ambition and real-world implementation through agentic AI, enterprise AI integration, cloud modernisation, mobile app development and sovereign-ready systems designed to move from pilot to production.

Website – https://www.junkiescoder.com/

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Huawei Cloud Becomes Thailand’s First with Government-Recognized HCCDX Certification Program

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BANGKOK, June 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Huawei Cloud Thailand has officially received a recognition for its HUAWEI CLOUD Developer Certification (HCCDX) from Thailand Professional Qualification Institute (TPQI), marking a major milestone in advancing Thailand’s digital workforce development.

Huawei Cloud is the first cloud vendor in Thailand to achieve this government-recognized certification status, reinforcing its commitment to nurturing high-quality digital talent and supporting the country’s digital transformation journey.

Under this recognition, individuals who successfully pass selected HCCDX certification exams — including HCCDA-Tech Essentials, HCCDA-AI, HCCDA-Big Data and HCCDP-Solution Architect — will be eligible to obtain a professional qualification certificate recognized by TPQI. The initiative helps bridge industry demand and workforce readiness by equipping professionals with globally aligned cloud and AI competencies that are officially endorsed by the Thai government.

The HUAWEI CLOUD Developer Certification (HCCDX) is a comprehensive certification framework designed to strengthen cloud application design, deployment, operation, and maintenance capabilities. The program enables developers and IT professionals to build practical expertise using HUAWEI CLOUD services and tools, empowering them to accelerate career growth in the digital era.

“Huawei Cloud is committed to supporting Thailand’s digital economy by developing future-ready digital talent and creating greater access to internationally recognized certifications. We are proud to become the first cloud vendor in Thailand whose certification program is officially recognized by the government through TPQI. This milestone reflects our long-term commitment to empowering developers, students, and professionals with practical cloud, AI, and big data skills that align with industry needs,” Celine Cao, CEO of Huawei Cloud Thailand, said.

The HCCDX certification program delivers multiple benefits to professionals and organizations alike. Beyond strengthening technical knowledge, the certifications validate practical competencies required in today’s workforce and help professionals enhance career opportunities, increase income potential, and gain greater credibility among employers. The certifications also provide flexible and recognized proof of competence that can support career advancement across industries.

For employers, the program serves as a trusted benchmark for evaluating digital capabilities and identifying qualified talent in cloud computing, AI, and data technologies. The initiative further supports Thailand’s national objective to strengthen its digital workforce and accelerate innovation-driven economic growth.

The HCCDX framework consists of multiple certification levels, including HCCDA – Huawei Certified Cloud Developer Associate, HCCDP – Huawei Certified Cloud Developer Professional, and HCCDE – Huawei Certified Cloud Developer Expert.

Currently, Huawei Cloud offers more than 14 certification programs across cloud, AI, big data, and other related technology domains.

To encourage broader participation and accelerate digital talent development in Thailand, Huawei Cloud Thailand is offering a special promotion with free examination fees until 30 June 2026. After the promotional period, examination fees will be USD 100 for HCCDA certifications and USD 150 for HCCDP certifications.

Huawei Cloud Thailand continues to collaborate with ecosystem partners, educational institutions, and public sector organizations to expand digital skills development opportunities and cultivate a stronger talent pipeline for Thailand’s rapidly evolving digital economy.

Free of Charge! For those who are interested can access the course to enhance their knowledge in Cloud and AI through Huawei certification as developers with eLearning on the website below.

https://edu.huaweicloud.com/intl/en-us/certificationindex/developercertificationindex.html

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About Huawei Cloud Thailand

Huawei Cloud Thailand is a leading cloud service provider committed to accelerating Thailand’s digital transformation under the mission of “In Thailand, For Thailand.” According to the latest report from Gartner, Huawei Cloud is ranked No.2 by revenue in Thailand’s Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) market, solidifying its position as one of the most trusted and fastest-growing international cloud providers in the country.

As the first international public cloud vendor to establish local data centers in Thailand, Huawei Cloud now operates three Availability Zones, ensuring high reliability and low-latency connectivity for local users. Leveraging Huawei’s 30-plus years of expertise in ICT infrastructure, it integrates cutting-edge Artificial Intelligence (AI), Cloud-Native 2.0, and Big Data technologies to empower over 40 government agencies and thousands of enterprises across the Kingdom. By building a robust digital ecosystem and fostering local talent, Huawei Cloud aims to drive Thailand’s “Digital Economy” forward, bringing cloud and intelligence to every corner of the country for a fully connected, intelligent future.

For more information, please visit Huawei Cloud Thailand online at

https://www.huaweicloud.com/intl/th-th/ or follow us on:

https://www.facebook.com/HuaweiCloudTH

https://www.youtube.com/@HuaweiCloudAPAC

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CoNetrix Named a Top Small Business for Leadership and Career Growth by Comparably

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LUBBOCK, Texas, June 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Based on anonymous ratings from current employees over the past 12 months, CoNetrix has received two Comparably awards for 2026. The company was ranked 8th overall among small businesses for Best Leadership Team and also received an award for Best Career Growth. The recognition reflects the company’s ongoing commitment to cultivating strong leaders, investing in employee development, and creating opportunities for team members to learn, grow, and build rewarding careers.

“We view both of these awards as a reflection of our people,” said Russ Horn, President. “They highlight the commitment our team has to growing professionally and helping one another succeed.”

CoNetrix continues to prioritize a workplace culture centered on development, collaboration, and long-term career opportunities. With an average employee tenure of nearly 10 years, the company’s approach emphasizes sustained growth and meaningful career paths.

“Our team members are intentional about investing in their growth and in each other,” said Leticia Saiid, Chief of Staff. “This recognition reflects the efforts of our leadership to a culture where people are supported, challenged, and given opportunities to build meaningful careers.”

Comparably Awards are based solely on sentiment ratings provided by employees who anonymously evaluated their employers across a variety of workplace culture categories.

Recent Company Awards from Comparably

These recognitions further reinforce CoNetrix’s reputation as a workplace where employees can grow, contribute, and succeed:

2025 Best Outlook2024 Best Company Culture and Best CEO2023 Happiest Employees

About CoNetrix

CoNetrix, LLC is a family of technology companies focused on helping organizations leverage technology securely and effectively. Its companies include CoNetrix Technology, a managed IT services provider (MSP) and managed security services provider (MSSP); CoNetrix Security, providing cybersecurity testing and consulting; Tandem Security & Compliance Software®, a governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) platform that supports regulatory compliance efforts; and AccountingWare®, delivering ERP accounting software..

Discover more at www.conetrix.com

Explore career opportunities at www.conetrix.com/careers

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