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Michael Peterman of VeraData named EY US Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2026 Florida Award winner

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Michael Peterman, founder and CEO of VeraData, has been named an EY Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2026 Florida Award winner — recognized among 11 winners across the state and selected from 592 finalists across 17 regions nationwide. Peterman is the first founder in the nonprofit data and fundraising services sector to receive this honor, capping more than two decades of building data science infrastructure purpose-built for nonprofits. As a regional winner, he now advances to the Entrepreneur Of The Year® National Awards at the Strategic Growth Forum® in Palm Springs, California, November 16–19, 2026.

MIAMI, June 16, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Michael Peterman of VeraData Holdings was named an EY US Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2026 Florida Award winner. He was selected among nearly 35 program participants that included 592 finalists across 17 regions competing for the title.

“Entrepreneurship is a team sport … nobody accomplishes anything meaningful alone. I have been blessed with an incredible team that bought into this vision, believes in it every single day and works tirelessly to support our clients’ missions.” – Michael Peterman, founder and CEO of VeraData

Peterman has spent more than two decades applying rigorous data science to the art of fundraising — building VeraData on the premise that the right data, analyzed the right way, could fundamentally change how nonprofits find and keep donors. Today, VeraData Holdings is a full-spectrum fundraising intelligence enterprise serving nonprofits of every size, collectively raising more than $1 billion annually for clients across the country. What started as a conviction is now a company of more than 240 employees, a team of 25+ PhD mathematicians, and a mission to increase charitable giving as a percentage of U.S. GDP.

“This is a humbling experience,” said Michael Peterman, founder and CEO of VeraData. “Entrepreneurship is a team sport … nobody accomplishes anything meaningful alone. I have been blessed with an incredible team that bought into this vision, believes in it every single day, and works tirelessly to support our clients’ missions. I am also profoundly grateful to the nonprofits who trust us to diverge from the traditional and leverage data, analytics and technology to guide decisioning. This honor belongs to all of them.”

Now in its 41st year, the Entrepreneur Of The Year program honors business leaders for their ingenuity, courage and entrepreneurial spirit. It celebrates original founders who bootstrapped their business from inception or raised outside capital to grow their company, transformational CEOs who infused innovation into an existing organization to catapult its trajectory and multigenerational family business leaders who reimagined a legacy business model to strengthen it for the future.

Regional winners were chosen by an independent panel of past winners, top CEOs and business leaders. Judges assessed candidates on long-term value creation, entrepreneurial spirit, purpose-driven commitment, and significant growth and impact.

“I have watched Michael work for years, and what he has built is extraordinary,” said Michael Kulpinsky, Chief Operating Officer of VeraData Holdings. “It was his passion, his drive, and his unwavering belief in what this company could become that made me want to be part of it. I couldn’t be more honored to watch him receive this recognition. He has earned every bit of it.”

As a Florida award winner, Peterman will now be considered by the national judges for the Entrepreneur Of The Year 2026 National Awards, which will be presented in November at the annual Strategic Growth Forum®, where high-growth CEOs, Fortune 1000 executives and investors converge to shape the future of business. The National Overall Award winner will move on to compete for the EY World Entrepreneur Of The Year™ Award in May 2027.

The Entrepreneur Of The Year program has recognized the leadership of entrepreneurs such as:

Jason McGowan, Crumbl CookiesReid Hoffman | Jeff Weiner, LinkedIn Corp.Saeju Jeong, NoomAllison Ellsworth | Stephen Ellsworth, PoppiJitendra Mohan | Sanjay Gajendra | Casey Morrison, Astera LabsShelly Ibach, Sleep NumberHoward Schultz, Starbucks Coffee CompanyHolly Thaggard | Amanda Baldwin, Supergoop!Jodi L. Berg, Vita-Mix CorporationMichael Happe, Winnebago IndustriesArthur Blank, Atlanta Falcons, The Home Depot, Georgia Force

Sponsors

Founded and produced by Ernst & Young LLP, the Entrepreneur Of The Year Awards include presenting sponsors PNC Bank, Cresa, LLC, Marsh Risk, SAP and the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation. In Florida, sponsors also include regional Gold sponsor, Selective Insight and regional Silver sponsor, ADP.

About VeraData

VeraData is the originator of Donor Science™, pioneering the use of AI, machine learning, and behavioral data to help nonprofits acquire more donors and generate more revenue. VeraData blends Donor Science, Creative Science, and Media Science through its partner agencies Teal Media (creative and digital storytelling) and Faircom New York (integrated fundraising strategy and donor communications). With capabilities spanning predictive analytics, creative strategy, direct mail production, and data-driven optimization, VeraData equips mission-driven organizations to turn insights into impact and achieve stronger fundraising results. For more information, visit VeraData.com.

About Entrepreneur Of The Year

Founded in 1986, Entrepreneur Of The Year® has celebrated more than 11,000 ambitious visionaries who are leading successful, dynamic businesses in the US, and it has since expanded to nearly 60 countries and territories globally.

The US program consists of 17 regional programs whose panels of independent judges select the regional award winners every June. Those winners compete for national recognition at the Strategic Growth Forum® in November where national finalists and award winners are announced. The national overall winner represents the US at the EY World Entrepreneur Of The Year™ competition. Visit ey.com/us/eoy.

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E&R Engineering Launches New High-Precision Laser Drilling and Advanced Hybrid Plasma Solutions for CPO and Advanced Packaging at SEMICON Taiwan 2026

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KAOHSIUNG, Aug. 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — E&R Engineering Corp. (Taipei Exchange: 8027), a specialist in semiconductor laser and plasma processing equipment, will showcase its latest technologies at SEMICON Taiwan 2026. Highlights will include high-precision laser drilling for Fiber Array Units (FAUs), Glass Core and Through-Glass Via (TGV) processing, Glass Carrier applications, and the PHB-600A laser processing system and R-300R Hybrid Plasma System.

Five-Axis FAU Laser Drilling with ±0.5 μm Accuracy

To meet growing demand for high-density optical components in high-speed optical communications and Co-Packaged Optics (CPO), E&R has developed a high-precision FAU laser processing solution.

Development is focused on 2D FAU configurations supporting bandwidths of 3.2 Tbps, 6.4 Tbps, and 12.8 Tbps. Combining five-axis laser control, precision positioning, and micromachining, the solution achieves drilling accuracy of ±0.5 μm and supports various hole geometries and processing angles.

Glass Core and Glass Carrier Processing

As AI, HPC and advanced packaging drive demand for high-density interconnects, glass substrates are becoming increasingly important to the semiconductor industry.

E&R provides laser solutions for Glass Core substrates and TGV, addressing requirements for accuracy, process stability, and flexibility. For Glass Carrier applications, the company offers debonding, surface cleaning, and descum processes to remove contamination and polymer residue following temporary carrier separation.

E&R also supports high-precision cutting of large-format glass panels and ABF grooving for lane-defined and other advanced packaging applications. By integrating laser and plasma technologies, the company provides solutions covering material machining, precision cutting, and post-process surface treatment.

E&R’s Core Laser and Plasma Technologies

The PHB-600A is designed for large-format glass panels and high-precision laser processing, supporting advanced packaging requirements for processing areas, high accuracy, and consistent performance.

The R-300R features a Hybrid MW–RF Plasma System with independently controlled microwave (MW) and radio-frequency (RF) power sources, enabling flexible process adjustment for different materials and applications. It supports low-damage surface activation, cleaning, descum, de-smear, and deep silicon etching for semiconductor manufacturing, advanced packaging, and next-generation materials.

Under its “Laser Precision × Plasma Technology × Process Integration” platform, E&R delivers high-precision equipment and integrated solutions for semiconductor manufacturing, advanced packaging, optical communications, glass processing, and precision micromachining—supporting customers from R&D validation through production-scale development.

E&R at SEMICON Taiwan 2026

Dates: September 2–4, 2026
Venue: Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center, Hall 1, 4th Floor
Booth: M1048
Website: https://en.enr.com.tw/

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DOOGEE Debuts Smart Home Ecosystem at IFA Berlin 2026, Expanding AI-Powered Connected Living

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BERLIN, Aug. 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — At IFA Berlin 2026, DOOGEE will showcase its AI-powered ecosystem strategy across Outdoor Life, Smart Life, and Home Life. As a major milestone, DOOGEE will officially introduce its Home Life Ecosystem, bringing intelligent appliances that simplify daily routines and expand connected experiences.

Built around “DOOGEE AI, Connect Beyond Limits,” DOOGEE combines practical innovation with intelligent design to create seamless experiences from home environments to everyday activities.

Home Life Ecosystem: Smarter Solutions for Everyday Living

DOOGEE’s smart home ecosystem is built around three principles: Practical, Efficient, and Smart, delivering solutions that simplify household routines and enhance daily living.

The Flow 50 smart vacuum cleaner delivers efficient cleaning with powerful 170AW suction and anti-tangle technology, reducing household effort and giving families more time to enjoy life.

The NU60 smart ice maker features True Nugget Ice technology for soft, porous, chewable ice. With fast ice production, up to 17 cups per refill, and intuitive touchscreen control, it delivers effortless refreshment for everyday moments and gatherings.

Connected Smart Lifestyle: Extending Intelligence Beyond the Home

DOOGEE’s ecosystem extends beyond home scenarios, connecting smart wearables and audio devices to support active lifestyles.

The Anymoving M1 Pro outdoor smartwatch combines up to 30 days of battery life, offline route navigation, precise dual-band GPS positioning, and scientific sports analysis to help users better track performance and optimize training.

The Anywise W1 Pro Tactical smartwatch is built for challenging environments, featuring dual-band GPS route navigation, Auto Night Glow Display, and a Tactical Gear Kit for enhanced outdoor versatility.

For immersive outdoor audio, the BoneBeat Swim Ray open-ear bone conduction headphones feature an LED light design for nighttime visibility, while BoneAir Swim delivers stereo sound with hybrid bone and air conduction technology, IP68 waterproof protection, and an open-ear design for greater environmental awareness.

DOOGEE AI Ecosystem: Connecting Every Moment of Life

Through IFA Berlin 2026, DOOGEE demonstrates its vision of a connected ecosystem integrating smart home, personal devices, and everyday experiences. By combining AI innovation with practical technology, DOOGEE continues to create smarter solutions for a more convenient and connected life.

DOOGEE at IFA Berlin 2026

Date: September 4–8, 2026Location: Messe Berlin, GermanyHall & Booth: Hall 4.2 • Booth 129Website: www.doogee.com

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Microsoft and HUMAIN announce long-term strategic collaboration to enable AI transformation in Saudi Arabia and beyond

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Long-Term Strategic Collaboration Between Microsoft and HUMAIN with Plans to Bring ALLAM to Microsoft Foundry and M365 Copilot ecosystem, Alongside Forward Deployed Engineers (FDEs) Providing Hands-On AI Deployment.

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, Aug. 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — HUMAIN, a PIF company delivering full-stack artificial intelligence capabilities globally, today announced the first milestone in a long-term strategic collaboration with Microsoft.

The collaboration will initially focus on two areas: working to bring HUMAIN’s ALLAM models to Microsoft’s AI ecosystem and bringing together HUMAIN’s AI experts with Microsoft’s Forward Deployed Engineers (FDEs) to work directly with organizations to support the identification, development and deployment of high-value AI solutions across Microsoft technologies.

The collaboration builds on Microsoft’s AI platform – including Microsoft 365 Copilot Microsoft Foundry and others – and HUMAIN’s AI capabilities across Arabic language models and AI applications. Together, the companies will initially focus on helping organizations accelerate AI adoption through Arabic-language AI capabilities and hands-on engineering support, while exploring opportunities to deepen the collaboration across additional areas over time.

The companies intend to make ALLAM available through Microsoft Foundry, giving developers and enterprises access to HUMAIN’s Arabic language models within Microsoft’s AI ecosystem. Organizations could use the models to build, customize and deploy AI applications and agents designed to support Arabic-language and regional business requirements.

Through Microsoft M365 Copilot, organizations would be able to create mission-critical specialized agents that leverage ALLAM’s Arabic-language capabilities in productivity and business workflows. ALLAM represents the first technology milestone planned under the collaboration and provides an initial foundation for broader collaboration between HUMAIN’s AI capabilities and Microsoft’s platforms.

As part of the collaboration, HUMAIN’s AI experts and Microsoft’s Forward Deployed Engineers will work alongside Microsoft teams and customers across Microsoft’s AI ecosystem. Their role will extend beyond ALLAM, providing hands-on engineering support to organizations implementing AI solutions across a range of Microsoft technologies and customer environments.

Working directly alongside customer teams, HUMAIN and Microsoft’s engineers will help identify high-value use cases, integrate AI into existing workflows, configure and optimize deployments, and support the transition from experimentation towards mission-critical, production-scale implementation.

This co-engineering model combines Microsoft’s enterprise AI platforms with HUMAIN’s applied engineering capabilities, helping customers address the operational, technical and organizational requirements involved in deploying AI at scale and accelerate the path from AI experimentation to real business value.

“This collaboration begins with plans to bring ALLAM to a number of key Microsoft AI solutions, and this is just the first step,” said Tareq Amin, Chief Executive Officer of HUMAIN. “Over the coming months, HUMAIN and Microsoft intend to introduce a much broader set of capabilities that expand how organizations build, deploy, and scale AI. What you’ll see at LEAP is the next generation of enterprise AI integration. By combining Microsoft’s global platform with HUMAIN’s AI capabilities and forward-deployed engineering expertise, we’re creating practical solutions that help enterprises accelerate AI adoption and deliver real business impact. This announcement is only the beginning.”

“AI delivers the greatest value when it becomes part of the way people work every day,” said Brad Smith, Vice Chair and President of Microsoft. “By combining Microsoft’s trusted AI platform with HUMAIN’s Arabic AI capabilities, we’re helping organizations across Saudi Arabia build AI that understands local language and context while meeting the security and governance requirements of enterprise and public sector customers.”

“What’s exciting about this collaboration is that it brings together the capabilities organizations need to put AI to work,” said Naim Yazbeck, President, Middle East and Africa, Microsoft. “In Saudi Arabia, we’re already seeing the conversation move quickly from AI ambition to AI at scale. Bringing together Arabic AI capabilities, hands-on engineering expertise and the tools people use every day can help organizations turn AI opportunities into practical solutions, while building capability here in the Kingdom that has relevance across the wider region.”

Looking ahead, Microsoft and HUMAIN intend to explore opportunities to deepen their collaboration across additional areas of AI, including productivity, devices, models and infrastructure, as well as joint go-to-market initiatives. These areas would build on the initial collaboration around ALLAM and forward-deployed engineering as the companies explore how their respective technologies and capabilities can support responsible AI adoption across Saudi Arabia and the broader Middle East and Africa.

About HUMAIN: 

HUMAIN, a PIF company, is a global artificial intelligence company delivering full-stack AI capabilities across four core areas: next-generation data centers; hyper-performance infrastructure and cloud platforms; advanced AI models, including some of the world’s most advanced Arabic large language models developed in the Arab world; and transformative AI solutions that combine deep sector insight with real-world execution.

HUMAIN’s end-to-end model serves both public and private sector organizations, unlocking value across industries, driving digital transformation, and strengthening capabilities through human–AI collaboration. With a growing portfolio of sector-specific AI products and a core mission focused on intellectual property development and global talent leadership, HUMAIN is engineered for international competitiveness and technological excellence.

About Microsoft:

Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) (@microsoft) creates platforms and tools powered by AI to deliver innovative solutions that meet the evolving needs of our customers. The technology company is committed to making AI available broadly and doing so responsibly, with a mission to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more.

Forward-Looking Statement

This press release may contain forward-looking statements based on current expectations and assumptions. Actual results may differ materially due to various risks and uncertainties. HUMAIN undertakes no obligation to update these statements.

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