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FlowForma Launches Access to FlowAssure, an Evidence-First AI Platform for Vendor Risk Assessments

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DUBLIN, June 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — FlowForma, the no-code workflow automation platform trusted by 300,000+ users, today announced the launch of access to FlowAssure, an evidence-first AI platform for vendor risk assessments.

Following a successful beta programme and a product showcase in late 2025, FlowAssure is now being made available through a free 30-day trial: https://www.flowforma.com/flowassure

Designed to automate the heavy lifting of vendor reviews, the platform is already helping beta customers across enterprise security teams reduce manual effort by 91%, accelerate vendor onboarding by 5X, and cut reporting workloads by 82%.

According to FlowForma’s analysis, security teams spend up to 70% of their time hunting for evidence instead of making decisions. With a typical mid-market organisation managing 300+ vendors and reviewing more than 200 pages of evidence per vendor each year, vendor risk management has become increasingly time-consuming, inconsistent, and difficult to audit.

Built on evidence-first assessment, explainable AI, and collaborative workflow capabilities, FlowAssure addresses the complexity of enterprise vendor risk reviews by helping security, compliance, procurement, and risk management teams reduce assessment cycles from days to minutes while improving consistency, transparency, and auditability.

John Murphy, CEO of FlowForma comments,

“Vendor risk management has reached a breaking point. Regulation is tightening fast, from the NIST Cybersecurity Framework to ISO standards and many more that raise the bar every year.

“On top of that, vendor risk workloads are exploding – organisations are working with more third parties than ever before. That’s why FlowAssure shifts the model to evidence-first assessment, where AI helps security teams interpret real security documentation, surface meaningful risk, and make decisions that are faster and fully defensible.

“FlowAssure extends our company’s 15 years of experience helping enterprises move from spreadsheets and email threads to auditable processes.”

Key features of FlowAssure

Evidence-First Vendor Risk Assessment: Collect vendor evidence in a centralised platform, including questionnaires, certifications, audit reports, penetration tests, vulnerability scans, and supporting documentation.AI-Powered Security Analysis: Automatically analyse security evidence using AI agents trained against frameworks such as ISO 27001:2022, NIS2, Cyber Essentials, NIST CSF 2.0, and SOC 2 – flagging specific risks, producing summaries and recommended actions to speed analyst review.Tackling the Vendor Risk Bottleneck: Route assessments based on risk, with low-risk vendors eligible for automated approval and higher-risk vendors escalated for human review.

Niamh Lordan, Head of Marketing at FlowForma comments,

“Early beta customer feedback shows FlowAssure is already delivering clear operational value for security teams.

“A global FMCG client praised FlowAssure’s ability to support enterprise-scale vendor onboarding, automate high-volume security assessments across approximately 350 applications per year, and deliver significant time savings for its 10-12 person security team.

“Another healthcare beta customer valued FlowAssure’s ability to centralise vendor questionnaires, evidence, and communications in one auditable location, while using AI agents to analyse penetration-test reports, generate instant risk assessments, and reduce reactive, resource-intensive audit work.”

This reflects the same auditability customers already value in FlowForma. As one customer in the Public Administration sector said: “We love FlowForma Process Automation from a compliance perspective. The last time we were audited, there were no queries at all, because we could show exactly who approved what and when, with all the data and metadata we captured.”

FlowAssure Available Today with a Free 30-Day Trial

FlowAssure is available immediately as a standalone SaaS platform.

Organisations can begin using FlowAssure within minutes by starting a free 30-day trial directly from the FlowAssure webpage, enabling security teams to assess vendors using their own security documentation and workflows without complex implementation.

To learn more, visit https://www.flowforma.com/flowassure or book a demo meeting at https://www.flowforma.com/demo-flowassure

About FlowForma

FlowForma is a leading provider of AI-powered process automation solutions trusted by more than 300,000 users across financial services, healthcare, government, higher education, manufacturing, and enterprise organisations worldwide. For over 14 years, FlowForma has helped organisations replace manual processes, spreadsheets, and email-driven workflows with intelligent, auditable automation. FlowAssure extends this capability into vendor and application risk management through evidence-first assessment and explainable AI.

Book a demo at www.flowforma.com/demo or try it for yourself at www.flowforma.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

Forward-Looking Information

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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Club Offers for Travel Enthusiasts in Canada

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TORONTO, Oct 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Travelzoo® (NASDAQ: TZOO), the club for travel enthusiasts, announces three of many new Club Offers for Club Members in Canada.

Rigorously vetted and negotiated for us travel enthusiasts:

$799—COSTA RICA WEEK WITH FLIGHTS & CAR
We think fall is an ideal time to visit Costa Rica; the scenery is lush and the crowds are gone. Drive between volcanic Arenal and the idyllic beaches of Tamarindo on this seven-night trip. Since it’s not as busy, we were able to negotiate a price that saves members up to $648 on departures through mid-December.

$899—BARCELONA: 5 NIGHTS WITH FLIGHTS
Explore Barcelona’s world-class museums and architectural masterpieces in the quieter winter months to pack more into your trip. You won’t waste hours in lines and can access top restaurants that are fully booked in summer. We save $300 on travel this January and February, when temperatures are still spring-like. Roundtrip flights from Toronto, hotel and daily breakfast are included.

$999—ST. KITTS GETAWAY FOR 2, REG. $2083
Most visitors to St. Kitts book months in advance, but when we pointed out that travel enthusiasts are more spontaneous, this resort gave us a terrific rate for stays this November and December. Spend four nights in Frigate Bay and get an upgraded Oceanview room, too.

Are you a travel enthusiast? Join the club today: https://travelzoo.com

Who are we?
We, Travelzoo®, are the club for travel enthusiasts. We reach 30 million travellers. Club Members receive Club Offers negotiated and rigorously vetted by our deal experts around the globe. Our relationships with thousands of top travel companies give us access to irresistible deals. Our club and its benefits are built around the lifestyle of a modern travel enthusiast.

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Amanda Ieraci – Toronto
+1 437 866 8540
aieraci@travelzoo.com

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