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From Establishing the First Commercial Credit Ratings to Powering Today’s AI Economy, Dun & Bradstreet Celebrates 185 Years of Innovation

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The company that once counted Abraham Lincoln, Ulysses S. Grant, Grover Cleveland, and William McKinley among its credit reporters continues to bring confidence to the global economy

JACKSONVILLE, Fla., July 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Few companies have contributed to the growth of American commerce like Dun & Bradstreet. As the United States approaches its 250th anniversary, Dun & Bradstreet is marking 185 years of enabling businesses and financial institutions to make more confident decisions, build stronger relationships, and drive economic growth.

Founded in 1841 during America’s westward expansion, Dun & Bradstreet pioneered a new way for businesses to assess creditworthiness, manage risk, and extend commerce into new markets. At a time when businesses relied on local knowledge and personal relationships, the company established a broader framework for evaluating business reputation and financial standing across expanding markets. Since then, the company has continued to evolve to support the needs of an increasingly connected global economy.

“We have been innovating for businesses since 1841,” said Stephen Tulenko, CEO of Dun & Bradstreet. “Dun & Bradstreet pioneered the first standardized commercial credit rating system, facilitating commerce and growth across the country, intelligence that became one of the world’s first business databases and laid the foundation for 185 years of innovation.”

The company’s earliest innovation was a nationwide network of correspondents who reported on businesses and the individuals running them. Their observations were captured in handwritten ledgers, creating a structured view of companies and the people behind them. Among these correspondents were four future U.S. presidents: Abraham Lincoln, Ulysses S. Grant, Grover Cleveland, and William McKinley. Those handwritten volumes are preserved today in the R.G. Dun & Company Credit Report Volumes at Harvard Business School’s Baker Library. As the network grew, those individual reports were standardized into published reference books and commercial credit ratings that merchants and lenders across the country came to depend on to do business at a distance.

As commerce became more complex and interconnected through computing, Dun & Bradstreet continued to standardize how businesses evaluated risk and trust. In 1963, the company introduced the D-U-N-S® Number, a unique identifier for businesses, similar to a Social Security Number, that helped organizations connect and identify companies across systems, databases and borders.

Today, Dun & Bradstreet gives companies the verified business identity and grounding context they need to use AI safely and at scale. Anchored by the D-U-N-S® Number and powered by the D&B Commercial Graph™, the company helps organizations understand corporate relationships and ensures AI is working from accurate, verified information about real businesses.

“For 185 years, the most important questions in commerce haven’t changed: who am I doing business with and can my business rely on them enough to move forward?” said Tulenko. “What’s changed is who needs the answer. Increasingly, it isn’t just people making decisions, it’s AI. We provide the verified identity and context that let businesses and their agents act with confidence.”

From pioneering standardized commercial credit ratings in the 1840s to grounding today’s agentic economy, Dun & Bradstreet now helps power AI workflows across leading platforms including Anthropic, AWS, Cursor, Databricks, Google Cloud, IBM, Microsoft 365 Copilot, OpenAI, Salesforce, Snowflake, and more. The company’s role has not changed since 1841: providing the trusted information that lets commerce move and, in doing so, helping power the economic growth that has followed.

About Dun & Bradstreet

Dun & Bradstreet provides the verified commercial identity foundation for enterprises to deploy AI at scale. The company originated the D-U-N-S® Number in 1963, now the global standard for identifying commercial entities. Anchored by this identifier, the D&B Commercial Graph™ structures and connects business identity consistently across systems, enabling AI to operate on accurate, validated data. Since 1841, businesses of every size have relied on Dun & Bradstreet to navigate change and accelerate growth. For more information, visit www.dnb.com.

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Hollyland to Unveil New Solutions for Live Production and Content Creation at IBC 2026

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Hollyland to showcase new solutions for professional live production and content creation at IBC 2026 Booth 11.C28.Pyro 7 Ultra combines professional monitoring and wireless video transmission in one monitor.Argus X1 brings switching, recording, monitoring, and streaming into one live production system.Solidcom C1 Air and Solidcom SE 2 expand Hollyland’s wireless intercom lineup.New creator solutions include the LARK A2 and LARK M3 wireless microphones and the VenusLiv Air 2 streaming camera.

AMSTERDAM, Aug. 25, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Hollyland, a global provider of professional wireless audio and video solutions, is set to introduce new solutions for professional live production and modern content creation at IBC 2026. From September 11 to 14, 2026, the company will showcase its expanded ecosystem at Booth 11.C28 in the RAI Amsterdam convention center, where visitors can explore its newest technologies and products scheduled for release later in 2026.

Expanding Live Production Portfolio

Hollyland continues to expand its product range with new solutions for professional production and content creation. At IBC 2026, the company will introduce new solutions for professional live production, designed to help production teams work more efficiently, reliably, and seamlessly in demanding environments. The new lineup includes the Pyro 7 Ultra professional wireless monitor, Argus X1 all-in-one live production switcher, and Solidcom C1 Air and Solidcom SE 2 intercom systems.

The Pyro 7 Ultra, launching on September 3, brings professional monitoring and wireless video transmission together in one 7-inch monitor. Professional productions have traditionally relied on separate wireless transmission systems and standalone field monitors, with additional cables between devices and separate power sources for each device. The Pyro 7 Ultra can serve as an on-camera monitor and transmitter, or as a handheld monitor and receiver for mobile viewing. Its QD-LCD display delivers exceptional color accuracy, with each unit factory-calibrated via Calman® to achieve a ΔE <1.5. Users can also recalibrate the display with the Hollyland Color Calibrator to maintain color accuracy over time. The system also offers 20ms latency, 1km transmission, unlimited receivers, 4K60 video transmission, and TWiFi technology.

Also debuting is Argus X1, an all‑in‑one live production switcher slated for release in December. Argus X1 consolidates switching, monitoring, recording, streaming, and content delivery into a single device. A 10.1‑inch FHD touchscreen provides intuitive control, while 4K60 video I/O and support for three Hollyland wireless transmitters expand its flexibility across multi‑camera workflows. Built‑in streaming, ISO recording, MultiView, and connectivity options including Wi‑Fi 6, 4G, and Gigabit Ethernet make Argus X1 a central hub within the Hollyland production ecosystem.

Two new intercom systems will also be introduced during the event. Solidcom C1 Air features an open‑ear design, a 42g headset, 300m wireless range, and dual‑microphone ENC for clean dialogue. Solidcom SE 2 adds intelligent frequency hopping, a 123g build, 20 dB ENC, 3.5mm audio I/O, and up to 10 hours of runtime, delivering stable performance for field and studio teams.

Empowering Modern Content Creation

Hollyland is also expanding its creator‑focused audio lineup with several new tools designed for modern podcasting and production. LARK A2, arriving in early September, offers 48 kHz/24‑bit recording, three‑level AI noise cancellation, a 200m range, and an 8.5g transmitter. Quick charging, AI power saving, intuitive controls, and a –6 dB safety track support dependable on‑the‑go capture.

Launching on September 22, the LARK M3 introduces flexible multi‑person recording with support for four transmitters and four receivers. It provides four‑track independent recording, 48 kHz/32‑bit float audio, vocal presets, 300m transmission and up to eight hours of use on a single charge. The LARK M3 is well suited for podcasts, interviews, video conversations, and multi-person content creation.

Rounding out the lineup, the VenusLiv Air 2 will arrive in November with 4K60 UVC streaming and SAR AI Tuning 2.0, while maintaining the core performance of the VenusLiv Air.

During IBC 2026, Hollyland will host Roll & Win giveaways from September 11–14. Visitors can participate for a chance to win Hollyland’s products and other prizes. On September 11, the company will unveil its new products, followed by an anniversary celebration that evening. Meanwhile, all showcased solutions will be available for hands‑on experience at Booth 11.C28 throughout the exhibition.

About Hollyland

Hollyland is a leading provider of wireless products, specializing in wireless intercom systems, video transmission systems, monitors, wireless microphones, and live streaming cameras. Since 2013, Hollyland has been serving millions of users around the world in various fields, including filmmaking, telecasting, video production, live events, exhibitions, theaters, houses of worship, and content creation. It has built a sales network covering approximately 160 countries and regions, supported by regional teams and offices worldwide. For more information, please visit https://www.hollyland.com/, Hollyland Facebook, and Hollyland Instagram.

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AsiaPay and PGA Insurance Forge a Partnership to Enhance Digital Payment Acceptance to Improve Policyholder Payment Experience

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MANILA, Philippines, Aug. 25, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — AsiaPay, a leading digital payment service and technology provider in Asia, has partnered with PGA Insurance, a premier integrated insurance company in the Philippines, to simplify online payments for policyholders buying insurance in the country.

Through this partnership, PGA Insurance’s online booking engine now integrates with AsiaPay’s PesoPay payment gateway, providing an automated and secure way for insurance customers to make upfront payments when purchasing via website or mobile devices. Policyholders can now buy insurance using any web-connected device, enjoying faster, more convenient payment options including cards, e-Wallets, internet banking, installments, and an expedited checkout experience.

AsiaPay brings its secure, robust, and one-stop integrated multi-channel multi-payment solutions to the Philippine market. With over 26 years of experience as a leading digital payment service provider in Asia, and more than 19 years serving merchants across various industries in the Philippines, AsiaPay delivers advanced, secure, and comprehensive digital payment solutions for banks and merchants. Through this partnership, both companies aim to offer customers in the Philippines and across Asia a seamless, automated insurance purchase and payment experience—while enabling PGA Insurance to strengthen customer relationships, increase brand awareness, and attract more policyholders, powered by AsiaPay’s integrated digital payment solutions.

Michael Emaas, Associate Director of AsiaPay, said: “This integration will help expand online sales share and boost overall insurance turnover, while saving significant labor costs for PGA Insurance. Operationally, the unified dashboard allows instant validation of order payment details without logging into multiple consoles, and customers can quickly verify their orders—resulting in greater efficiency in customer service and collections.”

Anthony G. Sy, President of PGA Insurance, said: “As we accelerate our digital transformation, a reliable payment gateway is essential. AsiaPay stood out for their deep understanding of the Philippine market and their ability to provide a comprehensive, unified payment solution that consolidates all our transaction pipelines into one dashboard. This not only simplifies reconciliation and dispute management for our team but also gives our policyholders a faster, more transparent payment experience. AsiaPay’s expertise and tailored approach made them the ideal partner for us.”

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About AsiaPay

Founded in 2000, AsiaPay, a premier digital payment service and technology solution provider, strives to bring advanced, secure, integrated, and cost-effective electronic payment processing solutions and services to banks, corporations, and e-Businesses in the worldwide market, covering an array of international credit card, debit card, prepaid card, net banking, eWallet, and QR code payment, as well as cash collection. Headquartered in Hong Kong, AsiaPay also offers its professional ePayment solution consultancy and quality local service support in its 17 offices across the Asia Pacific region including Australia, Thailand, Philippines, Singapore, Malaysia, Mainland China, Taiwan, Vietnam, Indonesia, Cambodia and India.

For more information, please visit www.asiapay.com.

About PGA Insurance

PGA Insurance is one of the largest non-life insurance companies in the Philippines, serving over 630,000 clients nationwide. Founded in 1981, the company offers a comprehensive range of insurance products including auto, personal accident, casualty, aviation, and marine insurance. With 39 offices across the country, PGA Insurance remains committed to providing innovative and responsive insurance programs backed by proactive claims settlement.

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Sentante takes physical AI to market, beginning commercial rollout in vascular surgery and interventional radiology

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Following its May 2026 CE mark, Sentante is deploying first in the specialties its platform was built to serve, and where the multi-modal data that trains endovascular physical AI accumulates from the first commercial case

KAUNAS, Lithuania, Aug. 25, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Sentante, the medical robotics company building a haptic, device-agnostic platform for remote vascular surgery, today unveiled how it is taking its physical AI strategy to market – with commercial deployment of its CE-marked endovascular robotic platform beginning in vascular surgery and interventional radiology.

The choice of first market determines both where the platform proves itself in daily clinical use and where the data foundation for endovascular physical AI begins to build at clinical scale.  The company has already detailed why drive-side force and torque sensing is the substrate endovascular physical AI requires as clinical guidelines drive imaging down, and why its 1:1 motion-mimicking interface is what makes every captured procedure a training-grade record of expert clinical skill rather than a filtered approximation of it.

Built for the working day of the interventionalist:

The platform was designed for catheter-and-guidewire intervention through compliant vascular anatomy, and that is the procedural physics of vascular surgery and interventional radiology in its broadest expression: peripheral arterial intervention, embolisation, interventional oncology.

Force and torque sensing at the catheter drive, the 1:1 motion-mimicking interface that lets existing interventionalists operate from day one without retraining, and device-agnostic actuation across the standard catheter and guidewire portfolios these specialties already use all converge on the daily practice of the vascular surgeon and the interventional radiologist. The system integrates with existing cath-lab infrastructure, so deployment fits the clinical environment as it stands.

“Vascular surgery and interventional radiology are the specialties Sentante was built to serve first,” said Edvardas Satkauskas, CEO and co-founder of Sentante. “The platform earns its place on daily clinical volume, supports the interventionalists who treat these patients every day, and the data substrate that endovascular physical AI requires accumulates in real clinical use only.”

The data flywheel starts with the first commercial case:

The multi-modal data the platform records, drive-side force and torque, device kinematics and time-aligned fluoroscopy captured together on every procedure, begins to accumulate at clinical scale from the first commercial case in these specialties. Because the mechanical signatures of safe versus unsafe catheter-vessel contact are continuous across vascular indications, the data the platform records here is the data that trains every subsequent capability on the AI roadmap.

The substrate also compounds. Every procedure performed on the platform contributes to a richer expert dataset; a richer dataset produces better AI; better AI produces a more capable platform; and a more capable platform sustains more procedures. The loop is embedded in the clinical workflow itself: no synthetic data, no retrospective re-labelling, no separate data-acquisition campaign. Real-world procedural data, captured under the conditions of routine clinical practice, is what builds the asset on which endovascular physical AI is trained.

“These are the specialties where my colleagues treat the highest volume of patients with catheter-based intervention,” said Dr. Tomas Baltrūnas, co-founder and Chief Medical Officer of Sentante. “The platform supports their work with consistent, force-aware execution, and the team learns from what they teach us.”

A deliberate path to expansion:

The first indication also sets the route for orderly clinical expansion into neurovascular intervention. The over-the-wire device setup, the cath-lab infrastructure and the safety logic, including the force-sensing decisions and bail-out manoeuvres learned in peripheral practice, translate directly to the neurovascular territory. Vascular surgery and interventional radiology are where the platform proves itself first, and the foundation from which it extends.

Sentante’s remote stroke programme continues separately under FDA Breakthrough Device Designation, granted in September 2025.

The rollout follows a year of clinical validation, including a world-first transatlantic remote thrombectomy on perfused human cadaver models and a GLP animal study of 24 remote procedures conducted across three continents. Sentante has integrated the NVIDIA Jetson AGX platform into its latest-generation robot and was among the first to develop on NVIDIA Isaac for Healthcare.

Sentante will continue its European commercial rollout, progressively introducing AI-driven assistance into endovascular procedures as the dataset matures.

About Sentante:

Sentante is a medical robotics company founded in 2017 building a haptic, device-agnostic endovascular platform that enables clinicians to perform complex vascular procedures remotely with full tactile feedback. Designed to integrate with existing cath-lab infrastructure, Sentante aims to expand access, improve clinician safety, and elevate procedural consistency across peripheral vascular, neurovascular and cardiovascular applications. Sentante is a member of the NVIDIA Inception programme. www.sentante.com 

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Harry Ashcroft | Perseid PR
harry@perseidpr.com

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