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Healthcare Leaders Call for Strong Digital Leadership to Drive Sustainable Transformation and AI Value Creation

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Senior healthcare executives, policymakers and industry leaders emphasise the importance of digital leadership capabilities in translating AI and digital investments into sustainable healthcare outcomes

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, June 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — As healthcare systems across Asia accelerate investments in artificial intelligence (AI), digital platforms, and data-driven care, increasing attention is being placed on the leadership capabilities required to guide transformation and maximise value from these investments.

The discussion comes at a pivotal moment for Malaysia as the nation advances its AI agenda as a key driver of economic growth. With AI projected to contribute between RM13 billion and RM20 billion annually to GDP by 2030, Malaysia is accelerating AI adoption across strategic sectors, including healthcare, while strengthening governance and accountability frameworks. These efforts aim to position the country as a regional leader in trusted and responsible AI that delivers tangible economic and societal benefits.

Despite growing investments in AI-enabled diagnostics, predictive analytics, digital health platforms, and automation technologies, many healthcare organisations continue to struggle with scaling successful pilot projects into enterprise-wide transformation.

Against this backdrop, IMU University and NUS-ISS of the National University of Singapore (NUS) jointly organised the executive forum, “The New Mandate: Digital Leadership as a Leadership Capability –  Navigating AI, Financial Stewardship, and Workforce Transformation for Healthcare Leaders”, bringing together senior healthcare executives, hospital leaders, policymakers and industry stakeholders to discuss how healthcare organisations can move beyond AI experimentation and translate digital investments into sustainable, enterprise-wide value.

A key theme that emerged from the forum was that digital literacy is no longer merely a technical competency but a core leadership capability. Healthcare leaders are increasingly required to make complex decisions involving AI adoption, digital investments, workforce redesign, data governance, and financial sustainability. Participants also noted that healthcare systems across the region are facing mounting pressures, including workforce shortages, rising operating costs, ageing populations, and growing demand for healthcare services. In Malaysia, these challenges are further compounded by demographic shifts, the rising burden of chronic disease, and increasing complexity in care delivery. Together with escalating healthcare expenditure, these trends underscore the need for more efficient, data-driven models of care and operations.

Many organisations also faced difficulties aligning technology investments with long-term organisational priorities and value creation. Against this backdrop, participants discussed how healthcare organisations can move beyond fragmented technology initiatives towards more integrated, scalable, and sustainable transformation. Key priorities identified included:
 

Moving beyond fragmented pilots to enterprise-wide transformationStrengthening governance and accountability for AI adoptionBuilding financially sustainable digital investment modelsRedesigning workforce capabilities for an AI-enabled futureDeveloping data-fluent leaders capable of making evidence-based decisionsAligning clinical, operational, and strategic priorities across the organisation

Leadership, Not Technology, Defines Value Creation

Another key takeaway from the forum was that successful digital transformation depends as much on leadership as it does technology. While technology can be a powerful enabler, its impact is maximised only when supported by clear strategic direction, effective governance and organisational alignment.

As Professor Gerard George, Group Managing Director of IMU University, said in his welcome speech: “AI is not just a technology shift. It is a leadership challenge. Value will not be determined by investment levels, but by how well organisations align leadership, governance, workforce readiness, and execution. In healthcare, the real opportunity is to build systems that are digitally enabled, financially sustainable, and resilient at scale.”

Mr Khoong Chan Meng, Chief Executive Officer of NUS-ISS, said: “Technology alone does not transform healthcare. What matters is the ability of leaders and organisations to turn innovation into meaningful outcomes. As healthcare systems become increasingly AI-enabled and data-driven, leaders must be able to align strategy, people, and operations to scale transformation effectively. Through this collaboration with IMU University, NUS-ISS looks forward to supporting healthcare leaders and professionals in building the capabilities needed to drive sustainable and digitally-enabled transformation across the industry.”
 

At the forum, IMU University and NUS-ISS also signed a collaboration agreement reaffirming their shared commitment to strengthening leadership and workforce capabilities across the healthcare sector. Under the agreement, both institutions will co-develop and co-deliver the “Digital Leadership and Value Creation Programme”, which will be offered by IMU University from September 2026.

Designed for senior healthcare leaders and executives, the programme will equip participants with practical frameworks and capabilities to lead digital transformation initiatives, align technology investments with organisational goals, and create sustainable value in an increasingly data-driven healthcare environment. Both institutions will also explore broader opportunities in executive education, leadership development, and industry-focused programmes to support healthcare organisations in strengthening digital readiness and building capabilities for sustainable transformation.

Building the Next Generation of Digital Health Leadership

As AI becomes a central pillar of Malaysia’s economic strategy and healthcare systems face growing structural pressure, the ability to align strategy, governance and execution will increasingly determine which organisations successfully scale transformation and deliver lasting value.

Healthcare transformation is no longer primarily a technological agenda. It is leadership and organisational challenge. Through this collaboration, IMU University and NUS-ISS are committed to helping healthcare organisations build the leadership capabilities needed to navigate change and realise the full potential of digital innovation.

About IMU University
IMU University is Malaysia’s pioneer private health-focused university, established in 1992 with the nation’s first global medical partnership programme. It has since evolved into a multidisciplinary institution offering programmes in medicine, health sciences, science, technology, and business, aligned with the evolving needs of global health systems.

IMU’s strength lies in its strong international outlook and extensive network, offering students pathways to collaborate with and transfer to over 45 partner universities across the United Kingdom, Australasia, China, and the United States, ensuring globally recognised qualifications and diverse academic and clinical exposure.

Underpinned by its progressive One Health philosophy, IMU integrates human, animal, and environmental health within a holistic interdisciplinary framework that shapes teaching and research, preparing graduates to address complex global health challenges.

Through experiential learning, structured internships, real-world projects, simulation centres, and industry collaboration, students gain early professional exposure that builds practical competence, adaptability, and confidence. Supported by strong accreditations, modern facilities, and a culture of research, innovation, and community engagement, IMU ensures graduates are well prepared to contribute meaningfully to advancing healthcare and improving outcomes globally and beyond it.

For more information on IMU, please visit imu.edu.my

About IMU Centre for Lifelong Learning
The Centre for Lifelong Learning (ICL) is the continuing professional development (CPD) and training arm of IMU. Poised as a premier leader in healthcare management education, ICL equips clinical, administrative, and corporate leaders with the vital skills needed to navigate and transform today’s industry landscapes.

While our core legacy is built on empowering healthcare communities through specialized courses in research, medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, and health sciences, ICL is actively moving beyond healthcare. By expanding our high-impact training programs to serve the wider public and diverse corporate sectors, we provide agile learning opportunities designed to drive continuous personal, professional, and organisational growth for everyone.

For more information on ICL, please visit https://web.imu.edu.my/page/v1/home

About National University of Singapore (NUS)
The National University of Singapore (NUS) is Singapore’s flagship university, which offers a global approach to education, research and entrepreneurship, with a focus on Asian perspectives and expertise. We have 15 colleges, faculties and schools across three campuses in Singapore, with more than 40,000 students from 100 countries enriching our vibrant and diverse campus 3 community. We have also established more than 20 NUS Overseas Colleges entrepreneurial hubs around the world.

Our multidisciplinary and real-world approach to education, research and entrepreneurship enables us to work closely with industry, governments and academia to address crucial and complex issues relevant to Asia and the world. Researchers in our faculties, research centres of excellence, corporate labs and more than 30 university-level research institutes focus on themes that include energy; environmental and urban sustainability; treatment and prevention of diseases; active ageing; advanced materials; risk management and resilience of financial systems; Asian studies; and Smart Nation capabilities such as artificial intelligence, data science, operations research and cybersecurity.

For more information on NUS, please visit www.nus.edu.sg

About NUS-ISS
Established in 1981, NUS-ISS nurtures digital talent for the industry through graduate education, executive education programmes, consultancy, applied research, and career services. NUS-ISS guides individuals and organisations to bridge future opportunities through a unique portfolio of multiple learning pathways such as blended learning and stackable programmes, leading the way in shaping the next curve of digital excellence. It offers a wide spectrum of programmes in critical industry disciplines, such as digital leadership, software development, data science, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, product management, smart health and digital innovation.

To date, over 210,000 digital leaders and professionals from across 9,422 corporate client organisations, and 8,854 graduate programmes alumni have benefitted from NUS-ISS’ suite of services. Its programmes are delivered by NUS-ISS staff with an average of more than 20 years of industry experience and supported by a strong network of partners. NUS-ISS also works with industry partners and associations locally and globally to co-create a digital learning ecosystem that inspires and shapes solutions for the digital economy.

For more information on NUS-ISS, please visit www.iss.nus.edu.sg

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Intouch Insight to Unveil Annual Drive-Thru Study at QSR Evolution Conference

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Intouch Insight (INX: CA) to reveal the results of its annual Drive-Thru Study during the main stage session at the QSR Evolution Conference in AtlantaMain stage reveal to be delivered by VP Sales, Marketing & Product Strategy Sarah Beckett and Chief Revenue Officer Laura Livers on Thursday, September 10, 2026, ahead of the day’s keynoteBeckett and Livers will also moderate a panel of quick service restaurant operators on the technologies shaping the drive-thru of the future

OTTAWA, ON, Sept. 3, 2026 /CNW/ — Intouch Insight Ltd. (OTCQX: INXSF) (“Intouch” or the “Company”), a provider of customer experience measurement solutions, today announced that it will present the findings of its annual Drive-Thru Study on the main stage at the QSR Evolution Conference, taking place September 8-10, 2026, at the Hyatt Regency Atlanta. This marks the fourth consecutive year Intouch has partnered with QSR Magazine and Arrowfly, formerly WTWH Media, to bring the study’s results to the conference stage.

The main stage session, “Intouch Insight Drive-Thru Report Reveal,” is scheduled for Thursday, September 10, 2026, at 8:45 a.m. Eastern Time, immediately ahead of the day’s keynote. Sarah Beckett, VP Sales,Marketing & Product Strategy, and Laura Livers, Chief Revenue Officer, will give attendees an early, exclusive look at the fastest, most accurate, and best customer service drive-thrus in America.

Beckett and Livers will also moderate a panel session, “Unveiling the Drive-Thru of the Future,” which goes deeper into the technologies and innovations separating winning brands, and what it takes to run a modern drive-thru that delivers consistency and experience at scale. Panelists include Taylor Crookston-Grace, Director, Brand Standard, BK US&C Operations; Michael MacLennan, Cofounder and Co-CEO, Tryarc; Chris Cheek, Chief Development Officer, Newk’s Eatery; Trace Miller, Founder & CEO, Konala; and Tim Sharpe, COO, Oliver’s Real Food.

Now in its fourth year, the QSR Evolution Conference brings together senior leaders from across the quick service restaurant industry for practitioner-led sessions on operations, technology, and customer experience. Intouch’s participation on the main stage reflects its continued work in customer experience measurement and operational audits for restaurant operators and other multi-location brands.

Cameron Watt, President and Chief Executive Officer of Intouch Insight, said:

“The drive-thru study has become one of the most anticipated benchmarks in the industry, and the main stage at QSR Evolution is the right place to reveal it. Our research shows where brands are winning on speed, accuracy, and service, and where the gaps still are. We are looking forward to putting that data in front of the operators who can act on it, and to a fourth year of partnering with QSR Magazine and Arrowfly to make it happen.”

About Intouch Insight

Intouch Insight offers a complete portfolio of customer experience management (CEM) products and services that help global brands delight their customers, strengthen brand reputation and improve financial performance. Intouch helps clients collect and centralize data from multiple customer touch points, gives them actionable, real-time insights, and provides them with the tools to continuously improve customer experience. Founded in 1992, Intouch is trusted by over 300 of North America’s most-loved brands for their customer experience management, customer survey, mystery shopping, mobile forms, operational and compliance audits, geolocation data capture and event marketing automation solutions. For more information, visit intouchinsight.com.

Certain statements included in this news release including those related to the Company’s quarterly results, future products, opportunities and cost initiatives, strategies, and other statements that are predictive in nature that depend upon or refer to future events or conditions, or that include words such as “expects”, “anticipates”, “intends”, “plans”, “believes”, “estimates”, or similar expressions, are forward-looking statements within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities laws. Forward-looking statements that are made as of the date hereof, which by their nature are necessarily subject to risks and uncertainties and other factors that may cause actual results, performance or achievements of the Company to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Such statements reflect the Company’s current views with respect to future events, and are based on information currently available to the Company and on hypotheses which it considers to be reasonable; however, management cautions the reader that hypotheses relative to future events which are beyond the control of management could prove to be false, given that they are subject to certain risks and uncertainties. Please refer to the risks set forth in the Company’s most recent annual MD&A and the Company’s continuous disclosure documents that can be found on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca. The Company does not intend, and disclaims any obligation, except as required by law, to update or revise any forward-looking statements whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

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Lyntris Completes CDR for KSAT Hyperion Satellite Program

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Tri-band RF system advances for KSAT’s next-generation HYPER relay network

WASHINGTON, Sept. 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Lyntris Inc. (NYSE: LYNX), a defense technology company delivering sense-to-act connectivity solutions for the modern connected battlespace has completed Critical Design Review (CDR) for the tri-band antenna system in development for Kongsberg Satellite Services (KSAT)’s two-satellite Hyperion mission, marking a key milestone as the program advances toward hardware integration, qualification, and flight.

Hyperion is the pathfinder for HYPER, KSAT’s next-generation hybrid RF and optical relay network designed to extend global connectivity into orbit. The architecture will enable spacecraft to move mission data through relay satellites when direct ground-station access is unavailable, reducing latency and increasing access to time-sensitive information.

Delivering tri-band performance in a single antenna system is a demanding engineering problem. Each frequency band has to be tightly controlled — filtering out unwanted signals, isolating the bands from each other, and minimizing signal loss. But optimizing for one band can easily degrade performance in another. Meeting those requirements for all three simultaneously, inside a compact, space-qualified envelope, leaves little room for error.

That difficulty compounds when the design moves from RF engineering into flight hardware, and the completed system then has to be validated in test facilities capable of characterizing performance across all three bands at once, a capability few organizations maintain in-house.

Completion of CDR as planned demonstrates the technical maturity of the design and reflects the close engineering partnership between Lyntris and KSAT as both teams move toward flight hardware.

Lyntris brings RF engineering, manufacturing, system integration, and multi-band testing together under one roof. That combination — along with proprietary design and process IP — is what allows a design as demanding as the tri-band antenna to move from requirements to flight hardware.

“Hyperion is an important step toward a more connected and resilient space architecture,” said Madison Dye, Lyntris’ Vice President of C5ISR. “We’re proud to partner with KSAT and provide the advanced RF technology needed to make that architecture work. Completing CDR on schedule demonstrates our ability to move complex antenna systems from requirements to flight-ready hardware with speed and discipline.”

About Lyntris

Lyntris is a defense technology company delivering sense-to-act connectivity solutions for the modern, connected battlespace. Combining differentiated hardware, software and mission expertise, Lyntris helps customers detect threats earlier, decide faster and act with precision in contested, multi-domain environments.

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This press release contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. These forward-looking statements are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements generally can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as “expect,” “believe,” “anticipate,” “may,” “could,” “intend,” “plan,” “estimate,” “target,” “predict,” “project,” “will,” “should,” “forecast,” “outlook” or similar expressions, or by discussion of strategies, plans or intentions.

Forward-looking statements in this press release include, but are not limited to, statements regarding: the expected timeline and progress of the Hyperion antenna program; the anticipated technical performance and capabilities of the tri-band antenna system; expected production and delivery schedules; the role of the antenna in KSAT’s HYPER relay network architecture; Lyntris’ ability to move complex antenna systems from requirements to flight-ready hardware; statements regarding Lyntris’ manufacturing, integration and qualification capabilities; and the potential for expanded business opportunities.

These statements are based on current expectations, estimates, assumptions and projections of Lyntris’ management and are neither predictions nor guarantees of future events, circumstances or performance. Forward-looking statements are inherently subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and assumptions that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such statements. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those discussed in the forward-looking statements include, without limitation: dependence on KSAT’s program decisions, priorities, funding and continued support for the Hyperion demonstration mission and HYPER relay network; technical risks inherent in developing, qualifying, integrating and operating space-qualified hardware; the risk that completion of CDR does not guarantee successful qualification, integration or flight; the competitive environment for RF and antenna technologies; supply chain disruptions, shortages or constraints affecting specialized materials and components; schedule delays, technical challenges or cost overruns in complex space and defense programs; uncertainties in U.S. government and commercial space budgets, appropriations and customer spending; changes in applicable laws, regulations or government procurement policies; and other factors described under “Risk Factors” and elsewhere in Lyntris’ filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including its registration statement on Form S-1, as amended, copies of which are available free of charge on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov under Lyntris Inc.

The forward-looking statements included in this press release are only made as of the date of this press release. Factors or events that could cause our actual results to differ may emerge from time to time, and it is not possible for us to predict all of them. We may not actually achieve the plans, intentions or expectations disclosed in our forward-looking statements, and you should not place undue reliance on our forward-looking statements. We undertake no obligation to publicly update or review any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise, except as may be required by applicable law.

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McCann Systems Wins Two Commercial Integrator Awards for Best Healthcare and Best Casino Projects

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EDISON, N.J., Sept. 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — McCann Systems is proud to announce that two recently completed AV projects have been honored with 2026 Commercial Integrator Awards. McCann earned Best Healthcare Project for the immersive Fortune 500 Company’s Client Experience Center and Best Casino Project for the new Caesars Sportsbook at Monmouth Park.

This recognition marks the ninth consecutive year that McCann has received a prestigious “Best Of” award from Commercial Integrator, highlighting the company’s continued excellence and expertise across a wide range of verticals.

The Best Healthcare Project recognizes McCann’s work on a 5,000-square-foot immersive Client Experience Center designed to elevate storytelling, collaboration, and innovation. The environment brings together interactive LED displays, personalized content, and dynamic experiential spaces to guide guests through the company’s story and solutions. McCann integrated a sophisticated AV infrastructure supporting interactive presentations, engaging experiences, and centralized control, creating a flexible, technology-driven environment that fosters meaningful connections and memorable guest experiences.

The Best Casino Project recognizes McCann’s AV integration for the new Caesars Sportsbook at Monmouth Park, a next-generation sportsbook that brings modern sports entertainment to one of New Jersey’s most historic racetracks. McCann integrated more than 1,600 square feet of LED, 23 large-format displays, more than 50 simultaneous sports and racing feeds, and seven independent audio zones throughout the venue. The result is a high-energy, flexible environment that delivers uninterrupted viewing and wagering information across sportsbook, dining, VIP, and outdoor spaces while honoring Monmouth Park’s rich racing history.

The Commercial Integrator Awards recognize outstanding audiovisual integration projects across the commercial AV industry. McCann’s continued recognition reflects its ability to deliver innovative, high-performance AV environments tailored to the unique needs of each client and space.

About McCann Systems

McCann Systems is a leading audiovisual integration company specializing in the design, engineering, installation, and support of innovative AV environments. With expertise spanning across several markets, McCann delivers technology solutions that transform commercial spaces, create meaningful experiences, and set the standard for innovation in the Pro AV industry.

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