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ProofID Appoints Neil Evans as Chief AI Officer to Lead Transformation into an AI-Native Identity Security Specialist

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Newly created senior leadership role blends commercial, technical and people leadership to embed an AI-native mindset across the business

MANCHESTER, England, July 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — ProofID, the pure-play identity security specialist delivering advisory, implementation and managed services, today announced the appointment of Neil Evans as its first Chief AI Officer. The newly created role will lead ProofID’s transformation into an AI-native business — building AI-native delivery capabilities internally, developing new AI-powered service offerings for customers, and positioning ProofID as the recognised leader in AI-enabled identity services across EMEA and the Americas.

 

 

The appointment comes at a critical time for enterprise technology. Organisations across every sector are racing to deploy AI, embedding autonomous agents, accelerating workflows and integrating AI tools across their operations. That shift is creating an entirely new identity challenge, as organisations look to secure, govern and monitor autonomous AI agents with the same rigour as their human workforce.

Evans brings more than 30 years of technology leadership spanning software engineering, product innovation and C-suite roles across enterprise software and professional audio. He most recently served as Cloud & Mobile Engineering Leader at Music Tribe’s Midas Division and previously spent five years as CTO (EMEA) at UNICOM Global, directing emerging technology strategy across natural language processing, AI, machine learning and blockchain. He holds a Master of Engineering in Microelectronics Systems Engineering from the University of Manchester.

“This is a people-first transformation as much as a technical one,” said Tom Eggleston, CEO of ProofID. “Technology is the enabler, but it’s the mindset, behaviours and capability of our people that will determine whether we succeed in becoming AI-native, while staying true to who we are — the identity security specialist our customers already trust. Neil has spent his career leading exactly that kind of change, and he’s the right person to drive it end-to-end.”

The Chief AI Officer role is a commercial, technical and people leadership position in equal measure. Evans joins ProofID’s senior leadership team and will lead the cultural and behavioural change needed to embed an AI-native mindset across the business, alongside building the new capabilities and offerings that will define ProofID’s proposition in the market. The role builds on ProofID’s existing Agentic AI Enablement advisory practice, which helps organisations secure autonomous AI agents using their identity investments.

“This is a rare opportunity to lead a transformation from the inside — not just advising clients on how to become AI-native, but building that capability into ProofID itself,” said Neil Evans, Chief AI Officer at ProofID. “The technology is the easy part. The real work is bringing our people with us, so we can deliver AI-powered identity services at the level our customers expect.”

About ProofID

ProofID is a pure-play identity security specialist delivering advisory, implementation and managed services. Founded in 2014 and 100% focused on identity since day one, ProofID serves enterprise and mid-market organisations across the US and EMEA, protecting more than 260 million identities and supporting over 100 million transactions daily. The company has delivered more than 2,000 identity projects and supports over 60 managed service clients globally, with strategic partnerships including Ping Identity, SailPoint and Palo Alto Networks. For more information, visit proofid.com.

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RocketReach Expands Phone Verification and Grading through Strategic Partnership with Trestle

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RocketReach and Trestle partnership verifies 190 million phone numbers with a 2x higher connection rate

NEW YORK, Aug. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — RocketReach, the leading sales and lead intelligence platform trusted by more than 30 million users and 95% of the S&P 500, announced their partnership with Trestle, a market leader in enterprise identity verification solutions. This strategic partnership enriches RocketReach’s database of 190 million verified phone numbers with Trestle’s enterprise-level identity data APIs.

Trestle processes more than 500 million queries monthly, delivering low-latency, real-time identity intelligence. As an organization that values data accuracy over inflated coverage, Trestle is lauded for their leading global phone verification performance.

“RocketReach is setting a new verification standard for every phone number they deliver, and we’re proud to be their verification partner. Contact verification usually stops at whether a number exists, without transparency into the checks really taking place. At Trestle, we pair authoritative identity data and proprietary activity signals to grade the quality of every phone record. Pairing verified data with RocketReach’s industry-leading contact database enables sales, recruiting, and marketing teams to form high-quality connections with confidence.” 

— Jordan Reynolds, CRO & Co-founder, Trestle

“Our partnership with Trestle is a huge unlock for RocketReach customers. We’re looking down the barrel of an agentic future, and that future relies heavily on data that’s trusted, verified, and secure. As we prepare to guide our customers through this shift, we can’t be more excited to offer additional phone verification through Trestle. This collaboration strengthens our existing verification process, and allows us to deliver phone grades and filters that boost our customers’ ability to form human connections in an AI era.”

— Scott Kim, CEO, RocketReach 

Every phone number, verified

While traditional phone validation tools offer high-level information – such as a phone’s country code, line type category, “valid” or “invalid” status – few enrich phone data with actionable activity scores and quality grading. RocketReach and Trestle’s strategic partnership aims to address this gap by verifying 100% of RocketReach’s phone database. Analysis conducted by RocketReach found that contacts with phone numbers verified by Trestle are twice as likely to result in a successful connection as contacts that have not been verified yet.

In addition to Trestle-verified phone numbers, all RocketReach users have access to key enhancements such as:

New confidence grading for phones (A, A-, B) that automatically remove invalid (F grade) numbersEnriched line types including mobile, direct dial, and office phones – backed by Trestle’s 99+% accuracyEnhanced search filters that surface contacts by mobile, direct dial, or office phone numbersNew phone grade-powered search that allows users to specify a minimum phone gradeExpanded API support for phone grades, line types, and user contact methods

Trusted data for all

Unlike competitors that charge extra for phone verification, RocketReach is committed to delivering verified sales and contact intelligence from day one. New and existing phone numbers in RocketReach will automatically be verified by Trestle at no additional cost. This added layer of verification gives Pro, Ultimate, and Custom RocketReach users immediate access to vetted phone numbers, line types, and confidence grades directly from their accounts.

“Data is the backbone for any business. That’s why we approach verification as the standard, not an add-on gated behind a paywall. By offering instant access to Trestle-verified numbers, we give our customers the autonomy to skip questionable phone numbers and invest more of their time into driving successful connections.” 

— Scott Kim, CEO, RocketReach

About RocketReach

RocketReach is the leading sales and lead intelligence platform trusted by more than 30 million users and 95% of the S&P 500. Powered by proprietary technology, RocketReach provides access to over 700 million contacts and 60 million companies worldwide. Sales, recruiting, and marketing teams rely on RocketReach to connect directly with the right people and decision-makers. Learn more at www.rocketreach.co.

About Trestle

Trestle’s identity data APIs validate, verify, and enrich contact data so you can confidently engage with your customers. Processing more than 500 million queries monthly, Trestle’s solutions help improve lead verification and prioritization, data enrichment, and customer onboarding by enhancing the contactability and legitimacy of your data. Trusted by enterprise companies like ActiveProspect, Twilio, and BestBuy, their mission is to make identity data accessible, accurate, and actionable for every business. Learn more at trestleiq.com.

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InventHelp Inventor Develops Robotic Device for Moving Appliances (BKC-948)

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PITTSBURGH, Aug. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — “I wanted to create a convenient robotic device for moving a refrigerator, stove, or any appliance,” said an inventor, from Columbia, Mo., “so I invented the BRADLEY INVENTION. My design reduces the strain and hassle associated with manually moving an appliance.”

The invention provides an improved way to move heavy appliances like a refrigerator or stove. In doing so, it reduces physical strain. It also helps prevent injuries, and it saves time and effort. The invention features an innovative design that is easy to use so it is ideal for movers, appliance businesses, households, elderly individuals, interior designers, businesses and office buildings, etc.

The original design was submitted to the National sales office of InventHelp. It is currently available for licensing or sale to manufacturers or marketers. For more information, write Dept. 25-BKC-948, InventHelp, 100 Beecham Drive, Suite 110, Pittsburgh, PA 15205-9801, or call (412) 288-1300 ext. 1368. Learn more about InventHelp’s Invention Submission Services at http://www.InventHelp.com.

 

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GSMA: Mobile Industry to Contribute US$1.4 Trillion to APAC Economy by 2030 as Digital Trust, AI, Digital Sovereignty and Resilience Take Centre Stage at M360 ASEAN

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KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, Aug. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Mobile technologies and services are projected to contribute US$1.4 trillion to the Asia Pacific economy by 2030, a 40% increase from the US$1 trillion generated today, according to the GSMA’s new Mobile Economy Asia Pacific 2026 report.

Released today in Kuala Lumpur ahead of next month’s M360 ASEAN 2026, the report finds that the next phase of digital growth will be shaped not only by connectivity, but by how governments, operators and technology providers respond to four converging priorities: the rapid rise of artificial intelligence (AI), declining digital trust, demand for more resilient digital infrastructure, and growing interest in digital sovereignty.

Key findings:

5G connections are forecast to reach 1.5 billion by 2030, representing 50% of all mobile connections in Asia Pacific.Operators are expected to invest more than US$200 billion in capital expenditure between 2025 and 2030.The mobile ecosystem supported 18 million jobs across the region in 2025.More than 700 million adults remain offline despite being covered by mobile broadband networks.

Julian Gorman, Head of Asia Pacific, GSMA, said: “The mobile industry is playing an increasingly important role in shaping Asia Pacific’s digital future. As this report shows, economies and societies across the region are becoming increasingly digital, with mobile networks serving as the foundation for AI adoption, digital trust and resilient digital infrastructure. As governments place greater emphasis on digital sovereignty and citizens expect stronger protection from scams, fraud and cyber threats, the responsibilities placed on our industry continue to grow. M360 ASEAN brings together policymakers, industry leaders and innovators to address these challenges, strengthen trust and ensure digital transformation delivers long-term economic and social benefits for everyone.”

Many of the issues highlighted in the report, including AI adoption, digital trust, digital sovereignty, network resilience and digital inclusion, will be explored in depth at M360 ASEAN, taking place in Kuala Lumpur on 9-10 September 2026.

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Registration for M360 ASEAN 2026 is now open here. Members of the press can apply for a complimentary Media Pass here.

Registration is also now open for MWC26 Doha, which returns to DECC from 8-10 November 2026. Find out more here.

Read full press release here.

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