The 2026 Endpoint Detection and Response Data Quadrant Report from Info-Tech Research Group, powered by SoftwareReviews, recognizes ThreatDown EDR, CrowdStrike Falcon Platform, Acronis Cyber Platform, ThreatLocker, Palo Alto Cortex XDR, and Microsoft Defender for Endpoint as Champions. Based on verified end-user feedback, the report highlights solutions that help organizations strengthen endpoint security, improve threat visibility, and accelerate incident detection and response.

ARLINGTON, Va., June 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ – As organizations work to strengthen cybersecurity resilience, improve threat visibility, and accelerate incident response, endpoint detection and response (EDR) tools have become critical to protecting modern IT environments. Info-Tech Research Group’s 2026 Endpoint Detection and Response Data Quadrant Report recognizes leading EDR solutions as Champions based on verified end-user feedback collected through the firm’s SoftwareReviews platform.

EDR tools help organizations detect, investigate, and respond to cybersecurity threats targeting endpoints across the enterprise. Capabilities such as continuous endpoint monitoring, automated response, incident investigation, threat hunting, and centralized visibility help security teams identify and contain threats faster while reducing organizational risk.

Info-Tech’s Data Quadrant is a comprehensive software evaluation tool that ranks products based on verified user feedback across key dimensions, including likelihood to recommend, feature rankings, net emotional footprint score, and vendor capabilities. These dimensions are aggregated into a Composite Score (CS), which reflects overall user satisfaction and determines placement within the Data Quadrant. The firm’s methodology ensures that rankings are based entirely on authentic user reviews, free from analyst opinions or vendor influence.

The 2026 Endpoint Detection and Response Champions are as follows:

ThreatDown EDR, 9.1 CS, recognized for its strong allowlisting and blocklisting capabilities.Crowdstrike Falcon Platform, 9.0 CS, highly rated for its behavioral analytics capabilities.Acronis Cyber Platform, 8.9 CS, ranked highly for ease of implementation.ThreatLocker, 8.8 CS, recognized for its exceptional vendor support.Palo Alto Cortex XDR, 8.6 CS, rated highly for the quality of its features.Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, 8.6 CS, recognized for its advanced behavioral analytics capabilities.

“Effective Endpoint Detection and Response platforms give security teams the visibility and context they need to identify suspicious behavior, investigate incidents, and respond before threats escalate,” says Victor Okorie, advisory director at Info-Tech Research Group. “As cyber threats evolve, organizations are prioritizing solutions that combine strong detection, actionable insights, and streamlined response workflows to strengthen overall security resilience.”

User assessments of software categories on SoftwareReviews provide an accurate and detailed view of the constantly changing market. Info-Tech’s reports are informed by data from users and IT professionals with intimate experience with the software across the procurement, implementation, and maintenance processes. 

Read the full report: 2026 Endpoint Detection and Response Data Quadrant Report

To learn more about Info-Tech’s Vendor Awards, including how Data Quadrant and Emotional Footprint recognition are determined using verified end-user feedback and the underlying evaluation criteria, visit Info-Tech’s Vendor Awards page, powered by SoftwareReviews.

About Info-Tech Research Group

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Neighborhood Credit Union has been named one of Forbes’ America’s Best-In-State Credit Unions for 2026, as recognized for providing exceptional value, service, and financial solutions to members across Texas.

DALLAS, June 24, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Neighborhood Credit Union has been named one of Forbes’ America’s Best-In-State Credit Unions for 2026, as recognized for providing exceptional value, service, and financial solutions to members across Texas.

“We are extremely honored to be recognized among the best credit unions in Texas, based upon independent feedback from our members,” said Neighborhood Credit Union CEO Chet Kimmell. “As a not-for-profit organization, we’re deeply committed to serving our members – with up-to-date digital convenience and also the neighborly relationships that are so important. This recognition is especially meaningful because it reflects the experiences and trust of the members we serve every day.”

Published annually by Forbes in partnership with market research partner, Statista, the Best-In-State Credit Unions list recognizes financial institutions that excel in member satisfaction, trust, and overall experience. The 2026 rankings were based on an independent survey of approximately 26,000 U.S. consumers who evaluated financial institutions on factors including trust, customer service, digital tools, financial advice, overall satisfaction, and likelihood to recommend.

In addition to survey responses, the rankings incorporated more than 1.2 million publicly available online reviews and ratings collected between February 2023 and March 2026.

This recognition reflects Neighborhood Credit Union’s ongoing commitment to delivering exceptional member experiences through personalized service, trusted financial guidance, and innovative banking solutions. As consumer expectations continue to evolve, the credit union remains focused on providing the convenience of modern digital banking while maintaining the personal relationships that have defined its approach. Now with 16 DFW-area locations and nearly a century of service to Texans, Neighborhood Credit Union remains committed to meeting the evolving needs of its members and communities.

Over the past year, Neighborhood Credit Union has continued investing in technology, enhancing digital banking capabilities, and introducing new tools designed to help members better manage their financial lives. As the organization grows and adapts to meet changing member needs, it remains committed to helping individuals and families across Texas achieve financial success through a member-first approach.

The Forbes America’s Best-In-State Credit Unions 2026 rankings were published on June 17, 2026.

About Neighborhood Credit Union

As an active part of the community for over 96 years, Neighborhood Credit Union is a not-for-profit financial organization serving the state of Texas with branch locations in Collin, Dallas, Denton, Ellis, Grayson, Kaufman and Tarrant counties. With assets topping $1 billion, Neighborhood Credit Union proudly serves a growing membership of nearly 70,000. For more information, visit myncu.com.

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LEWISVILLE, Texas, June 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Coles Supermarkets has partnered with Ever.Ag, a global agri-food technology leader, to introduce advanced data science and optimization modeling into Coles’ highly complex fresh meat supply chain. This collaboration marks a major step toward faster, smarter operations across beef, lamb and pork categories.

Historically, planning for meat supply required hours of manual coordination, spreadsheets, and deep institutional knowledge. Now, using Ever.Ag’s S&OP platform, Coles automatically ingests and models data from across its operations, producing optimized production and deployment plans complete with predictive insights and built-in compliance rules.

Since implementation, Coles has:

Cut planning time from hours to minutes through automated data modeling.Applied business policies consistently across beef, lamb, and pork.Reduced operational risk by embedding institutional knowledge into the system.Improved customer responsiveness to meet changing demand.Improved planning accuracy to better support the management of freshness and pricing across meat categories.Strengthened planning capabilities to support more efficient production and inventory management.

“Meat is one of the most complex supply chains in food retail,” said Scott Sexton, CEO of Ever.Ag. “By applying data science at scale, Coles is showing what’s possible when advanced analytics meet real-world operations.”

“Our priority is delivering the best experience for our customers,” said Martin Smithson, Coles Executive General Manager Supermarket Operations. “This approach helps ensure the freshest cuts are available at the right price.”

Looking ahead, Coles and Ever.Ag plan to move from volume-based to value-based optimization, incorporating factors such as profitability, operational efficiency and customer outcomes into the same planning models. This next phase will enable Coles to simulate scenarios, anticipate market swings, and make decisions that balance efficiency with environmental impact.

ABOUT EVER.AG

Ever.Ag is a leading provider of innovative AgTech solutions and services that connect and empower the entire agricultural supply chain—from farm to consumer. With a deep commitment to advancing how agriculture works, Ever.Ag delivers market intelligence, risk management, and cutting-edge software that enable smarter, more sustainable operations across dairy, livestock, crops, and agribusiness sectors. Backed by decades of experience and a passion for industry innovation, Ever.Ag helps producers, processors, and partners make data-driven decisions, improve efficiency, and feed a growing world with confidence.

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