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Speridian Technologies Launches FinOps for AI, Offering to Help Enterprises Turn AI Investment into Measurable Growth and Efficiency

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– A framework that gives finance and engineering teams visibility, discipline and governance to capture AI’s efficiency gains at a time when AI spend is growing up to four times faster than the value enterprises realize from it –

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M., June 25, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Speridian Technologies, a global consulting and technology services firm, today announced the launch of its FinOps for AI offering, a structured engagement model that helps organizations convert AI spending into measurable business efficiency, stronger margins and faster growth. The practice helps organizations answer “how do we control AI spend?”  with a sharp focus on Token Cost Optimization (TCO): the discipline of tying every token consumed to the value it creates.

Across every sector, the mandate is the same: do more with less. AI has quickly become the most powerful tool to reach efficiency. But unlike flipping on a utility, AI is not unlimited or free. As organizations move beyond experimentation into full-scale production, the cost of running AI at scale is variable, often invisible and can grow exponentially as use cases multiply.

“In both the public and private sectors, organizations are discovering that scaling AI is fundamentally different from piloting it,” said Sourav Roy, vice president at Speridian. “Token consumption grows exponentially, costs become unpredictable, and finance teams are left without the visibility they need to connect spend to results. Our approach to FinOps brings the same discipline to AI that we brought to cloud infrastructure adoption a decade ago. This is about getting the most value from every dollar.”

Token consumption is highly variable, frequently invisible to finance teams, and can grow exponentially as AI spreads across the enterprise. Speridian’s framework targets four major cost drivers most enterprises overlook: input vs. output tokens, the modality premium, the model tier tax, and context window creep.

“What is needed is a structured, cross-functional approach that brings engineering and finance together to ensure AI spend translates into real value in an efficient manner,” continued Roy.

“Harnessing and realizing AI’s efficiency depends on a simple principle: you cannot improve what you cannot measure,” said Speridian’s Chief Executive Officer, Ali Hasan. “There is advantage when you track AI usage along with what it produces, and how efficiently it converts spend into value.”

Speridian’s approach addresses cost optimization across three layers:  design-time optimization, run-time optimization, and governance. Within this framework, Speridian deploys six proven optimization techniques — spanning prompt optimization, semantic caching and intelligent model routing — to drive measurable savings.

Engagements are delivered in three phases:

Assess: baseline current AI spend, identify token waste, and surface quick wins.Optimize: implement caching, model routing and prompt improvements for measurable cost reduction.Govern: build ongoing FinOps capability — dashboards, policies, chargeback and team enablement.

“Government agencies and enterprises alike are investing significant resources in AI, but many need structure in place to manage spend at scale,” continued Hasan. “Our framework gives clients visibility into where every dollar is going, techniques to reduce waste and governance to scale initiatives confidently. This is how AI can become a measurable driver of efficiency and growth.”

About Speridian 

Speridian Technologies is a global consulting and technology services firm that helps enterprises and public sector organizations modernize operations, enhance customer experience and accelerate digital transformation through advisory, implementation and managed services. With deep industry expertise and capabilities spanning AI, automation, cloud, analytics and enterprise platforms, Speridian delivers outcome-focused solutions that drive measurable business value. For more information about all of Speridian’s services and solutions, please visit www.speridian.com. 

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LEAP Group Relaunches HumanView, a Growth Intelligence System Built to Explain Why Customers Behave the Way They Do

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Reimagined from the ground up, HumanView pairs statistical modeling with expert analysts to turn millions of real-world customer signals into business decisions

LOUISVILLE, Ky., Oct. 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — LEAP Group today announced the relaunch of HumanView, its growth intelligence service. The new version has been rebuilt from the ground up and now has a dedicated home at leapgroupnetwork.com/humanview.

HumanView analyzes what customers say and do across social platforms, e-commerce sites, review platforms, search behavior and user-generated content, including signals from Reddit, TikTok, YouTube, Meta, Amazon and Walmart+ that general AI tools cannot always access. Because the data reflects unprompted, real-world behavior, it avoids the response bias built into surveys and focus groups.

The service works in three layers. HumanView captures signals at scale, decodes millions of records through validated statistical models such as regression, correlation and clustering, and then relies on experienced analysts to interpret the patterns. Clients receive clear, human-validated insights instead of another dashboard.

“Machines find the patterns. Humans find the point,” said Alan Gilleo, CEO at LEAP Group. “The first version of HumanView showed us how much customers reveal when nobody is asking them questions. This version is built to explain why they act the way they do, and to put those answers in front of everyone making decisions, from product to service to marketing.”

HumanView focuses on three areas:

Growth Intelligence: customer motivations and how people perceive a brand and its competitors

Market and Category Intelligence: product pain points, service friction, unmet needs and competitive gaps

Audience Intelligence: new segments, positioning opportunities and gaps in the market

Every model is designed and validated by data scientists and benchmarked before it informs a recommendation.

To learn more about HumanView, visit leapgroupnetwork.com/humanview.

About LEAP Group
LEAP Group is a boutique marketing agency holding company with offices in Louisville, Indianapolis, Cincinnati and Chicago. Guided by the belief that brands should “Market Less. Matter More.,” LEAP gives clients access to specialized experts across its entire network. Learn more at leapgroupnetwork.com.

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STEPHEN A. SMITH ADDRESSES WHITE HOUSE DINNER ATTENDANCE, REAFFIRMS COMMITMENT TO HBCUs AND PROTECTING CORPORATE INVESTMENT IN BLACK EDUCATION

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NEW YORK, Oct. 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Stephen A. Smith, media mogul, New York Times bestselling author, and proud 1991 graduate of Winston-Salem State University, is addressing the public discussion surrounding his decision to attend a White House dinner with President Donald Trump, emphasizing his commitment to the long-term financial stability of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs).

For Smith, the decision was rooted in a commitment to institutions that have educated generations of Black leaders, professionals, entrepreneurs, and public servants.

“I will always advocate for HBCUs and the students whose futures depend on them,” Smith said. “My reason for attending the White House dinner was to discuss the challenges these institutions face in securing long-term funding and to make the case that corporate America must continue to invest in them.”

Smith acknowledged federal support through the FUTURE Act while expressing concern that political tensions surrounding diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) could discourage private companies from supporting HBCUs. He maintains that these institutions deserve sustained corporate partnerships, philanthropic contributions, and public investment.

“If we truly believe in free-market capitalism, businesses should be able to support educational institutions and charitable causes without fear of criticism or repercussions,” Smith said. “HBCUs have made extraordinary contributions to this country. They deserve sustained public and private investment.”

Ashley Christopher, Esq., Founder and CEO of the HBCU Week Foundation, recognized Smith’s advocacy and decision to engage with the administration.

“Stephen A. Smith has been a powerful advocate for HBCUs, using his platform and influence to shine a national spotlight on our institutions,” expressed Christopher, “His continued support of HBCU Week helps advance our mission of connecting students with life-changing educational opportunities, and we are proud to have him as our ambassador.”

Since Smith became an HBCU Week Ambassador in 2019, the initiative has facilitated more than 15,000 on-the-spot college acceptances and raised and awarded more than $150 million in scholarships, according to the HBCU Week Foundation.

As public discussion continues, Smith is emphasizing the importance of ensuring HBCUs have the resources and partnerships needed to educate future generations and expand opportunities for students.

CLICK HERE to watch Smith’s full response to his White House visit.

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Advantex Announces Completion of Financing and Extension of Maturity Date of Previously Issued Debentures

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TORONTO, Oct. 23, 2026 /CNW/ — Advantex Marketing International Inc. (CSE: ADX) (“Advantex”), a leader in the merchant cash advance and loyalty marketing products for merchants, today announced the completion of a $250,000 secured debt financing. Advantex issued a $250,000 non-convertible debenture which bears an interest rate at 12% per annum and matures December 15, 2027. The proceeds raised from this issuance of the Debenture will be used for working capital purposes.

Advantex has also extended the maturity of its existing $700,000 in 12% secured debentures from October 10, 2026 to December 15, 2027.

About Advantex Marketing International Inc.

Advantex provides working capital to merchants. Advantex also provides specialized marketing programs that enable members of Aeroplan to earn Aeroplan points at participating merchants.

Advantex shares trade on the Canadian Securities Exchange under the symbol ADX. For more information go to Advantex’s profile on www.sedar.com

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This news release contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of applicable securities laws relating to the future business and operations of Advantex. Actual results and developments may differ materially from those contemplated by these statements. The business and operations of Advantex described herein is dependent on a number of factors and is subject to a number of risks and uncertainties. Factors that could cause actual results to differ material include, but are not limited to, changes in Advantex’s economic and competitive conditions including but not limited to the industry sectors in which Advantex operates.

The statements in this news release are made of the date of this release. Forward-looking statements are made based on management’s beliefs, estimates and opinions on the date the statements are made and Advantex undertakes no obligation to update forward-looking statements if these beliefs, estimates and opinions or other circumstances should change, except as required by applicable law.

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