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Zafin Launches AIOS, an End-to-End Platform to Orchestrate and Govern Agentic Work

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AIOS helps regulated institutions orchestrate agents, models, tools and workflows from intent to governed outcome, with cost controls and proof of work built in

TORONTO, June 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Zafin, an AI platform company for regulated institutions, today launched Zafin AIOS, an end-to-end agent orchestration platform and control plane for governed agentic work. AIOS helps regulated institutions leverage agents across work without losing visibility or control over how work gets done. The platform orchestrates an institution’s own agents and approved third-party agents registered in AIOS, along with the models they call on and the tools they use, across the full path of work from business operations to software delivery.

As agentic work expands, work no longer happens in one place. It moves across agents, models, tools, workflows, systems and human decision points. AIOS is designed to orchestrate that movement with enterprise guardrails, cost controls and proof of work built into the path.

According to a recent Deloitte AI survey, only 21% of organizations have a mature governance model for autonomous AI agents. With this shift, regulated institutions face a new operating challenge: turning individual task-level productivity into governed operating capacity across workflows. AIOS addresses this by bringing agents, models, tools and pilot projects into a governed path where work can be directed, reviewed, cost-managed, evidenced and improved over time.

The result is a more controlled operating model: more capacity created, shorter cycle times, stronger cost governance, clearer control and more reusable learning from the work being done.

“Agentic AI is not just another technology cycle. It changes the operating model of the enterprise,” said Charbel Safadi, CEO of Zafin. “For the first time, real work will move across people, agents, models, and systems together. Regulated institutions need a way to orchestrate that work while keeping human authority, cost discipline, evidence, and accountability intact. That is what AIOS was built to do: bring people, systems, and AI into a governed work path.”

Zafin is Customer Zero for AIOS. The company validated the platform by running AIOS across its own software delivery, modernization, and internal operations before bringing it to customers.

A New Operating Model for Agentic Work

As agents take on more work, the role of people also changes. Human teams no longer need to perform every task manually. But if their role is not redefined, authority, cost discipline and evidence are often the first things to break down.

AIOS defines what agents can access, what they are allowed to do, which models and tools they can use, what controls apply and where human authority is required.

People remain responsible for the decisions that determine whether agentic work can be trusted: defining the right intent, setting the right controls, approving consequential actions, reviewing exceptions and inspecting the evidence behind the outcome.

The goal is not to put a person in every step but to place human authority where it matters most, while allowing agentic work to move through a governed path.

Proof of Work Built into the Work Path

AIOS creates a source of proof for agentic work. It does not only route work across agents, models, tools and workflows. It captures the evidence institutions need to understand how work moved, what controls applied and why it was allowed to proceed.

Every action is traced and linked to the work itself, including:

What was requested and what context was usedWhich agent or model acted, and what permissions and controls appliedWhere humans reviewed the work and what exceptions surfacedWhat changed, what it cost and what evidence remains

This creates an evidence record that can support policy, control, compliance, and audit review without forcing institutions to reconstruct what happened after the fact from tickets, logs, chats, and disconnected systems.

“Conventional logging can show what happened, but running agentic work in a regulated institution requires more than an audit trail,” said Shahir Daya, Chief Product and Technology Officer at Zafin. “It requires a governed execution path. AIOS embeds governance and evidence directly into that execution path, creating a trusted record of what was requested, what was permitted, what occurred, and who was accountable at every step.”

AIOS Accelerator for Qualified Institutions

Zafin AIOS Accelerator is a time-limited program for regulated institutions ready to move from AI experimentation to governed agentic work. The Accelerator program helps qualified institutions assess readiness, define their governance and proof-of-work requirements, and apply AIOS to a first use case: software delivery, modernization, regulated research, or another high-control workflow.

Institutions can apply at: https://zafin.com/aios/accelerator.

About Zafin

Zafin is an AI platform company for regulated institutions. Built from more than 20 years of experience operating in demanding regulated technology environments, Zafin brings structure, intelligence, and accountability to how critical work, systems and decisions are created, governed, and improved.

Zafin’s portfolio includes Zafin AIOS, an end-to-end agent orchestration platform and control plane for governed agentic work; the Zafin Banking Platform, the AI-powered banking execution platform for product, pricing, offers, billing, loyalty, relationship and deal logic; and Zafin IO, the integration platform for connecting data, events, services, workflows and applications across regulated enterprise environments.

Together, they reflect Zafin’s core discipline: helping institutions move faster while preserving governance, evidence, control, and accountability.

To learn more, visit www.zafin.com, and connect with us on LinkedIn. Additional insights and expert discussions are available on the Zafin blog and YouTube channel.

“Zafin” is a trademark of Zafin. Other product or service names mentioned herein may be trademarks of their respective companies.

Media Contacts:Zafin, Lavita D’Souza, Senior Manager, Marketing and Communication Programs, +1 647-426-4500,Lavita.dsouza@zafin.com; Cognito, Gionna Fanti, Account Manager, +1 631 624 3567, Gionna.fanti@cognitomedia.com

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Landis+Gyr Secures Major Contract with Leading US Utility

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CHAM, Switzerland and ALPHARETTA, Ga., Oct. 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Landis+Gyr Group AG (SIX: LAND), a global energy technology leader driving intelligent innovation across the grid, today announced that it has secured a major contract with a leading US investor-owned electric utility. The agreement covers more than 3 million advanced metering endpoints.

Under the agreement, Landis+Gyr will provide Revelo meters and associated network and head-end system technologies, complemented by advanced security solutions, premium support, and software maintenance and services. The deployment is expected to advance the utility’s grid modernization objectives by enhancing security, grid visibility and operational performance.

“This important win reflects the strong momentum of our Grid Edge Intelligence portfolio and the trust customers place in Landis+Gyr to support large-scale grid modernization programs. By combining advanced metering, integrated technology, security and support capabilities, we look forward to helping this utility enhance grid visibility, reliability and operational performance,” said Peter Mainz, Chief Executive Officer of Landis+Gyr.

About Landis+Gyr

Landis+Gyr is a global energy technology leader, delivering intelligent solutions that connect devices, data, and decisions across the grid. Trusted by more than 2,000 utilities worldwide, we transform traditional devices into intelligent, networked sensors, giving utilities real-time grid visibility and system control. With these combined insights, electric, gas, and water companies can anticipate demand, optimize operations, and deliver energy that’s more reliable, resilient, accessible, safe, and sustainable for everyone. For more information, please visit our website www.landisgyr.com.

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In HelloNation, Electrical Expert Sean McGahy Breaks Down How a Whole Home Surge Protector Works

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The Article Explains How This Type of System Protects a Home’s Electronics From Power Surges Throughout the Day.

WAKE FOREST, N.C., Oct. 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — What does a whole home surge protector do? A HelloNation article answers that question and explains how this type of device defends a home’s wiring and electronics from voltage spikes.

The article explains that many power surges happen quietly throughout the day, often without anyone noticing. Large appliances such as air conditioners and refrigerators create small voltage spikes every time they cycle on and off.

According to the article, a whole home surge protector is installed directly at the electrical panel, where it can monitor voltage across the entire house. Unlike a power strip, which protects a single outlet, this device works at the source.

The article notes that modern homes rely on sensitive electronics, including smart thermostats, entertainment systems, and connected appliances. Repeated voltage fluctuations can damage this circuitry over time, even when a homeowner never notices it happening.

External surges from lightning strikes or utility grid fluctuations tend to be more severe than everyday cycling surges, the article explains. A whole home system is designed to respond quickly and redirect excess voltage away from a home’s circuits.

Installation is typically straightforward for a licensed electrician and does not usually require major changes to existing wiring, the article states. Many systems include indicators that let homeowners confirm the device is functioning properly.

The article points out that surge protectors are rated by how much energy they can absorb, often measured in joules. Homes with more electronics generally benefit from a protector with a higher rating.

A protector does not last forever, the article notes. Absorbing a large surge can wear down its internal components, even if the device still looks functional. Periodic testing by an electrician can confirm the system is still working as intended.

Electrical Expert Sean McGahy of Zar Electric is featured in the article. The article explains how periodic testing can confirm that a whole home surge protector is still providing the level of protection it was designed for.

The article adds that surge protection works best as one part of a broader approach to electrical safety. Homes should still have properly functioning breakers, updated wiring, and routine inspections alongside this added layer of defense.

Homes in areas prone to storms or frequent power fluctuations may see added value from this protection, the article notes. New construction offers a convenient time to add it, though retrofitting an existing home is described as achievable and usually quick.

The article notes that cost varies depending on the type of system installed and the complexity of a home’s existing electrical setup. Many homeowners view the expense as reasonable compared to the potential cost of replacing damaged electronics after a serious surge event.

Some insurance providers take note of these systems when evaluating a home’s overall risk profile, the article adds, though policies vary from carrier to carrier. This is described as one more reason homeowners weigh the value of this type of protection.

The article closes by noting that deciding whether this protection makes sense often comes down to a home’s electronics, its location, and a homeowner’s comfort level with risk. A licensed electrician can walk through these considerations before a final decision is made.

How Does Whole Home Surge Protection Safeguard Your Home? features insights from Sean McGahy, Electrical Expert of Wake Forest, North Carolina, in HelloNation.

About HelloNation

HelloNation is America’s Good News Network, a premier media platform built on the idea that good news travels faster when real people tell real stories. Through its community-focused digital publications and innovative “edvertising” approach, HelloNation delivers expert-driven, good-news content that informs, inspires, and spotlights the leaders making a meaningful impact in their communities.

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In HelloNation, Building Materials Expert Andy Maetzold Explains How Freeze-Thaw Cycles Affect Minnesota Homes

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The Article Shows How Moisture, Temperature Swings, and Hail Shape Material Choices for Roofs, Windows, Walls, and Decks.

WACONIA, Minn., Oct. 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — How do freeze-thaw cycles damage a home in Minnesota? The answer appears in a HelloNation article that was newly published for homeowners choosing building materials for a cold climate. The article features insights from Building Materials Expert Andy Maetzold, a fourth-generation member of the family behind Mayer Lumber.

The HelloNation article explains that a Minnesota home faces a wider range of weather than houses in most of the country. Below-zero nights, humid summers, and hailstorms all test the products used to build and repair it.

According to the article, moisture often does more harm than cold by itself. Water seeps into small gaps, freezes overnight, and expands, and repeated freeze-thaw cycles slowly push joints and seams apart.

The article also notes that large temperature swings make many products expand in summer and shrink in deep cold. Materials installed without room to move can buckle, crack, or pull loose from their fasteners.

The roof takes more of this stress than any other part of the house, the article explains. Asphalt shingles remain the most common choice because they are affordable and familiar to most roofing crews. In areas that see hail, many homeowners look at impact-resistant shingles that earn a Class 4 rating.

The article points out that some insurance companies offer lower premiums for Class 4 roofs, though discount rules vary by insurer. Metal roofing is another option that sheds snow quickly, and snow guards are often added above doors and walkways.

Ice dams get special attention in the piece. The article explains that no shingle stops them alone, because the real cause is warm air leaking into the attic and melting snow on the upper roof. Air sealing, attic insulation, and steady ventilation deal with that heat directly.

Cold-climate building codes also call for an ice barrier membrane under the shingles along the eaves, according to the article. This layer helps keep backed-up water away from the roof deck and the ceilings below.

For windows, the article points readers to the National Fenestration Rating Council label and its U-factor, which measures how easily heat passes through the whole unit. A lower number means better insulation and a warmer glass surface on a January night.

The article compares double-pane windows with triple-pane units, which cut heat loss further but cost and weigh more. It also notes that vinyl and fiberglass frames insulate well, while aluminum frames need a thermal break to suit Minnesota winters.

Walls, decks, and lumber are covered as well. The article explains that house wrap and flashing protect wall framing from water, and that wood touching concrete or soil generally needs pressure treatment.

The insights from Building Materials Expert Andy Maetzold also address cost. The article encourages comparing the full life of a product rather than the purchase price alone, since a cheaper material that needs frequent repairs can cost more over 20 or 30 years.

Finally, the article advises checking with local building officials about code rules. It also stresses following manufacturer installation instructions, since many warranties depend on them.

How Do Freeze-Thaw Cycles Affect Building Materials in Minnesota? features insights from Andy Maetzold, Building Materials Expert of Waconia, Minnesota, in HelloNation.

About HelloNation

HelloNation is America’s Good News Network, a premier media platform built on the idea that good news travels faster when real people tell real stories. Through its community-focused digital publications and innovative “edvertising” approach, HelloNation delivers expert-driven, good-news content that informs, inspires, and spotlights the leaders making a meaningful impact in their communities.

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