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Parks Associates: 57% of Security Dealers Say Integrating Customer-Owned Smart Home Devices Is Difficult

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Interoperability challenges create new opportunities for security providers to differentiate through service, integration, and connected home expertise

PLANO,Texas, July 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — New research from Parks Associates finds US security dealers are facing renewed challenges integrating customers’ existing smart home devices into professionally installed security systems. Adoption of smart home devices, including smart cameras, locks, lighting, and thermostats, exceeds 50% of US internet households, and consumers expect these connected devices to work together seamlessly.

According to the firm’s Security Dealers Perspectives: Views from the Front Line, 57% of security dealers say integrating customer-owned smart home devices with a security system is difficult or very difficult, up from 44% in 2022. The upward trend signals that interoperability remains a growing operational challenge.

“Consumers are building connected homes one device at a time, often across multiple brands and ecosystems, and the expectation is on security companies, smart home device manufacturers, monitoring companies, and ISPs to make these solutions work together,” said Jennifer Kent, SVP and Principal Analyst, Parks Associates. “Security dealers are positioned to simplify installation and reduce complexity in the connected home, so the companies that can best leverage this channel will win and retain customers.”

At the same time, dealers continue to navigate growing competition from DIY security solutions. Parks Associates research finds 74% of security dealers report losing sales to DIY security systems and standalone devices such as cameras and video doorbells, up from 51% in both 2022 and 2023. The findings reveal the challenges dealers face in the expanding smart home market but also the opportunities to use their professional expertise, interoperability, and ongoing service as key competitive differentiators.

As smart home adoption continues to grow, security providers are moving beyond traditional intrusion protection toward broader connected home experiences. Successfully integrating third-party devices while delivering reliable installation, ongoing support, and managed services can strengthen customer satisfaction and create additional recurring revenue opportunities.

“The connected home has become a competitive advantage for security providers,” Kent said. “Consumers want flexibility in the devices they choose without sacrificing reliability or support. Dealers that can bridge multiple ecosystems while delivering professional service will be best positioned as the market continues to evolve.”

The findings are part of Parks Associates’ Security Dealers Perspectives: Views from the Front Line, a primary research study that examines residential security dealer perspectives on competitive dynamics, technology integration, business strategies, and consumer demand.

For more information about Parks Associates research, visit www.parksassociates.com.

To speak with an analyst or for more information, contact Mindi Sue Sternbliz-Rubenstein

About Parks Associates

Parks Associates helps companies identify new opportunities, refine strategy, and accelerate growth in connected technology markets through data-driven insights and industry expertise. With more than 40 years of experience, the firm delivers proprietary consumer and industry research, market forecasts, and strategic analysis that guide business decisions across personal, connected home, small business, and commercial technology ecosystems. Parks Associates supports clients in navigating evolving markets including AI, security, smart home, broadband, entertainment, energy, multifamily, smart buildings, and connected health.

The firm also fosters industry growth and collaboration by convening thousands of leaders each year through its flagship executive conferences, including CONNECTIONS™, Connected Health Summit, Smart Energy Summit, Smart Spaces, and Future of Video. Learn more at https://www.parksassociates.com.

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Mindi Sue Sternblitz-Rubenstein
Parks Associates
972.490.1113
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NetAcct Solutions Launches Entries ERP Powered by the Entries AI Platform

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Backed by former Freshworks leaders, the Bengaluru-based company introduces its next-generation AI-native ERP platform that unifies Accounting, Financial Reporting, Inventory Management, Manufacturing, Procurement, Sales, HRMS, Payroll, Compliance, Projects, Document Management, Business Intelligence, and AI Automation into one intelligent cloud platform.

BENGALURU, India, July 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — NetAcct Solutions Pvt. Ltd., a Bengaluru-based enterprise software company backed by former Freshworks leaders, today announced the launch of Entries ERP, the latest generation of its AI-powered Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) solution built on the Entries AI Platform.

Powered by Infinity, the enterprise AI Agent from Entries AI, Entries ERP helps organizations automate accounting, finance, manufacturing, inventory, procurement, HR, payroll, compliance, and day-to-day business operations through one unified intelligent cloud platform.

Designed specifically for Indian startups, SMEs, manufacturing companies, professional services firms, Chartered Accountant practices, and growing enterprises, Entries ERP replaces multiple disconnected business applications with one integrated system that connects every department through a single source of truth.

Today, more than 500 organizations trust Entries ERP to manage Accounting, Financial Reporting, Inventory Management, Manufacturing, HRMS, Payroll, Compliance, Procurement, Sales, Projects, Business Intelligence, and Document Management from one platform.

From Accounting Software to a Complete AI-Powered ERP Platform

The journey of Entries began in April 2023 when NetAcct Solutions launched an accounting platform to help Indian businesses migrate from QuickBooks following its exit from the Indian market.

As customers grew, so did their requirements. 

Businesses no longer want separate applications for accounting, payroll, inventory, manufacturing, compliance, reporting, and document management. They want one intelligent platform capable of managing their entire business.

Working closely with hundreds of customers across manufacturing, retail, engineering, healthcare, education, logistics, technology, consulting, and professional services, NetAcct Solutions transformed Entries into a complete AI-powered ERP platform built specifically for Indian businesses.

Today, Entries ERP combines years of customer feedback, finance expertise, enterprise implementation experience, and AI innovation into one modern cloud platform.

One Unified Platform for Accounting, Manufacturing, HRMS and Business Operations

Most growing businesses operate multiple software products to manage different functions:

Accounting SoftwareFinancial ReportingHRMSPayroll SoftwareInventory ManagementManufacturing ERPWarehouse ManagementProcurementSalesProject ManagementCompliance ManagementDocument ManagementBusiness Intelligence

The result is duplicated data, disconnected workflows, manual reconciliations, inconsistent reporting, delayed decision-making, and higher operational costs.

Entries ERP eliminates these silos by bringing Finance, Procurement, Manufacturing, Inventory, Sales, HR, Payroll, Compliance, Projects, Leadership, and Operations onto one unified platform.

Every department works from the same real-time data.

One Platform. One Database. One Source of Truth.

Introducing Infinity by Entries AI — The Enterprise AI Agent

At the heart of Entries ERP is Infinity, the enterprise AI Agent built on the Entries AI Platform.

Infinity is not simply a chatbot.

It is an intelligent business agent capable of understanding transactions, executing business processes, automating accounting, orchestrating workflows, retrieving information, and providing real-time business intelligence.

Unlike traditional ERP systems where AI is added as a feature, Infinity is embedded across every workflow within Entries ERP.

Finance teams, HR professionals, procurement managers, manufacturing planners, warehouse teams, compliance officers, sales teams, and business leaders all work alongside the same intelligent AI assistant.

With Infinity, organizations can:

Automatically extract Purchase Invoices from PDFs, emails, scanned documents, and images.Create Purchase Invoices with AI-assisted validation.Generate Sales Quotations and Sales Invoices using natural language.Create Journal Entries automatically.Recommend accounting entries based on business transactions.Process supplier invoices.Automate bank reconciliations.Retrieve financial statements instantly.Generate Balance Sheets, Profit & Loss Statements, Cash Flow Statements, Trial Balance, General Ledger, and MIS reports conversationally.Generate GST reports and compliance summaries.Retrieve inventory reports and warehouse analytics.Monitor manufacturing performance.Identify production bottlenecks.Detect accounting anomalies.Identify revenue leakages.Detect missing vendor invoices.Monitor compliance risks.Generate executive dashboards.Answer business questions in plain English.

Infinity can answer questions such as:

“Show me customers with overdue receivables.””What is my EBITDA this quarter?””Which suppliers have pending invoices?””Show inventory shortages impacting production.””Summarize payroll costs this month.””Which GST invoices are pending reconciliation?””Show my manufacturing efficiency by plant.””Prepare my financial reporting package.”

Infinity transforms Entries ERP from a traditional system of record into an intelligent system of action.

AI Embedded Across Every Business Process

AI is no longer an add-on.

Within Entries ERP, AI is embedded throughout Accounting, Financial Reporting, Manufacturing, Inventory Management, HRMS, Payroll, Procurement, Compliance, CRM, Projects, and Document Management.

AI capabilities include:

Purchase Invoice OCR and extractionAI-assisted AccountingAutomated Journal EntriesSales Invoice generationQuote-to-Cash automationProcure-to-Pay automationIntelligent document extractionGST validationFinancial reconciliationsRevenue leakage detectionBusiness anomaly detectionCompliance monitoringAutomated workflow approvalsConversational reportingPredictive business insightsAI-powered dashboardsIntelligent business recommendations

By reducing manual work across finance and operations, businesses accelerate month-end close, improve reporting accuracy, reduce costs, and make faster decisions.

Built for Modern Finance Teams

Entries ERP provides a complete financial management platform.

Finance capabilities include:

General LedgerChart of AccountsAccounts PayableAccounts ReceivableBank ReconciliationCash Flow ManagementBudgetingFinancial ReportingMulti-company AccountingMulti-branch AccountingMulti-currency AccountingCost CentersProjectsFixed AssetsAsset DepreciationAccrual AccountingDeferred RevenueDeferred ExpensesInter-company AccountingPeriod Close ManagementFinancial Close AutomationAudit ReadinessAI-assisted AccountingManagement Reporting

Finance leaders gain complete visibility into organizational performance through real-time dashboards and AI-powered analytics.

Built for Manufacturing, Inventory and Supply Chain

Entries ERP connects manufacturing operations directly with finance.

Manufacturing capabilities include:

Inventory ManagementWarehouse ManagementMulti-location InventoryBatch & Serial Number TrackingProcurementPurchase ManagementVendor ManagementMaterial RequestsPurchase OrdersGoods ReceiptsBill of Materials (BOM)Production PlanningMaterial Requirements Planning (MRP)Work OrdersJob CardsShop Floor ManagementProduction SchedulingMaterial ConsumptionFinished Goods ManagementSubcontractingQuality ControlManufacturing CostingProduction Analytics

Every inventory movement automatically updates accounting, ensuring accurate inventory valuation and financial reporting.

HRMS, Payroll and Employee Experience

Entries ERP provides a complete Hire-to-Retire platform.

Organizations can manage:

Employee OnboardingHRMSPayrollAttendanceLeave ManagementShift ManagementExpense ClaimsPerformance ManagementEmployee Self-Service (ESS)Mobile AttendanceGeo-fencingPayslipsTax DeclarationsComplianceFull & Final Settlement

Employees access everything through the Entries ERP ESS Mobile App.

Smarter GST and Compliance Management

Entries ERP includes integrated GST Compliance, e-Invoicing, e-Way Bill, TDS, statutory compliance, and one of India’s most comprehensive Compliance Management platforms.

Organizations can:

Reconcile Purchase Register with GSTR-2BMaximize Input Tax CreditDetect supplier filing gapsTrack statutory due datesMonitor Companies Act complianceManage Labour Law complianceMonitor Secretarial complianceImprove governance through Compliance Health Scores

Businesses remain audit-ready and investor-ready throughout the year.

Built for Chartered Accountants and Managed Finance Services

Entries ERP includes an integrated CA Practice platform enabling firms to manage multiple clients from one workspace.

Capabilities include:

Client ManagementAccounting ServicesPayroll ServicesCompliance ManagementDocument ManagementTask ManagementCollaborationBusiness InsightsFinancial Reporting

The platform enables firms to scale advisory and managed finance services while maintaining complete visibility across every client organization.

One Platform. Infinite Possibilities.

With Entries ERP and the Entries AI Platform, NetAcct Solutions believes the future of enterprise software is autonomous.

Businesses no longer need separate software for Accounting, Financial Reporting, Inventory Management, Manufacturing, Procurement, HRMS, Payroll, Compliance, CRM, Projects, Document Management, Business Intelligence, and AI.

Infinity brings all these capabilities together through one intelligent platform capable of understanding, automating, and continuously improving business operations.

The vision is simple: One intelligent platform that runs the entire business.

About NetAcct Solutions Pvt. Ltd.

NetAcct Solutions Pvt. Ltd. is a Bengaluru-based enterprise software company backed by former Freshworks leaders, building AI-powered business management software for modern Indian businesses. 

Its flagship offering, Entries ERP, is built on the Entries AI Platform and powered by Infinity, the enterprise AI Agent.

Entries ERP combines AI-powered Accounting Software, Financial Reporting, Inventory Management, Manufacturing ERP, Procurement, Sales, CRM, HRMS, Payroll, Compliance Management, Projects, Document Management, Business Intelligence, and AI Automation into one unified cloud platform designed specifically for Indian businesses.

The platform enables organizations to replace multiple disconnected applications with a single source of truth, helping them operate more efficiently, make better decisions, strengthen governance, and accelerate growth.

Website: https://entries.ai

Entries ERP — Powered by the Entries AI Platform

One Unified AI-Powered ERP for Accounting, Financial Reporting, Manufacturing, Inventory Management, Procurement, HRMS, Payroll, Compliance, CRM, Projects, Business Intelligence, and Business Operations.

Powered by Infinity. Simplified. Powerful. Built for Growth.

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OUTKICK FINISHED Q4 2026 WITH STRONG GROWTH IN UNIQUE VISTORS, MINUTES, AND VIEWS

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 OutKick Outperformed Draft Kings, AP-News – Sports, and The Ringer

NEW YORK, July 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — National multimedia sports platform OutKick finished Q4 2026 with strong growth across all categories with 8.8 million average monthly total desktop and mobile unique visitors, up 83% versus the prior quarter and up 42% versus Q4 2025, 122 million total multiplatform views, up 54% versus the prior quarter and up 43% versus Q4 2025, and 156 million total multiplatform minutes, up 31% versus the prior quarter and up 101% versus Q4 2025, according to Comscore.*

In June 2026, OutKick saw 10.6 million total desktop and mobile unique visitors, 45 million total multiplatform views, and 47 million total multiplatform minutes. Additionally, OutKick delivered 16.4 million total digital multiplatform unique visitors, which ranked 21 out of over 350 sports entities in June 2026. The platform finished ahead of Draft Kings, AP News-Sports, Complex Sports, The Ringer, and many more.**

In commenting on the digital performance, OutKick’s senior vice president and managing editor Gary Schreier said, “OutKick continues to drive the conversation across sports and culture while delivering tremendous audience growth. Throughout the fourth quarter, the platform generated significant coverage through high-profile interviews with Cheryl Hines, Noah Syndergaard, and Michael Wilbon, while leading the discussion around some of the biggest stories such as the landmark Supreme Court decision on transgender athletes in female sports, the NFL draft, the NBA Finals, and more.”

On Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), and Instagram in Q4 2026, OutKick saw over 2 million social actions and over 24.2 million total video views on Facebook, X and YouTube. according to ComscoreSocial.*** 

In Q4, OutKick also announced its integration with Fox News Digital and signed Dan Dakich, the host of Don’t @ Me to a multi-year extension. 

*Source: Comscore Media Metrix® Multi-Platform, June 2026, Desktop and Mobile, US.

**Source: Comscore Media Metrix® Multi-Platform, June 2026, Total Digital Population, US

***Source: Comscore Social, Metrics & Trends, Facebook, Instagram, X, YouTube, June 2026, Report Date: 07/15/2026. Custom-Defined List including Outkick.

About OutKick
OutKick is one of the fastest growing national multimedia platforms that produces and distributes engaging content at the intersection of sports, sports culture, pop culture, and news. OutKick’s industry recognized stable of reporters, hosts and contributors are accessible on FoxNews.com/OutKick as well as across video livestreams, social media, podcasts, and radio, reaching tens of millions of fans each month. Owned by Fox Corporation, OutKick was originally founded by Clay Travis. For more information, please visit FoxNews.com/OutKick.

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Brian Karpas
212-301-9966
brian.karpas@outkick.com

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Blue Energy Receives Strategic Investment from Constellation to Accelerate Commercialization of Novel Shipyard Manufacturing and Project Financing Model for New Nuclear

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CHEVY CHASE, Md., July 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Blue Energy, a developer of financeable, prefabricated nuclear power plants, today announced a strategic equity investment from Constellation Technology Ventures, the venture arm of Constellation (Nasdaq: CEG), the nation’s largest producer of clean energy and operator of the largest fleet of nuclear power plants in the United States. The investment reflects a growing confidence in Blue Energy’s strategy to utilize shipyard manufacturing and project financing to deploy proven reactor technology that has the potential to accelerate new nuclear development – making it predictable, faster and more affordable. It also marks the first investment by Constellation Technology Ventures in a U.S. nuclear developer advancing small modular reactors.

“With demand for near-term power rising, Constellation’s investment will help Blue Energy meet America’s need by making new nuclear development predictable, rapidly scalable, and project financeable for the first time in history. This relationship helps us leverage an established operator, proven technology, and innovative, project-financeable deployment models to expand access to nuclear energy,” said Jake Jurewicz, Blue Energy CEO and Co-Founder. “Together, we’re demonstrating that the future of nuclear energy isn’t a decade away and doesn’t take a leap of faith on technology or construction execution, it’s being built right now.”

“Constellation is committed to exploring innovative pathways that can help accelerate the deployment of advanced nuclear technologies in the United States and allocate risk appropriately,” said David Dardis, Constellation Senior Executive Vice President and Chief External Affairs and Growth Officer. “The Constellation Technology Ventures investment in Blue Energy supports its deployment plans for the GE Vernova Hitachi’s BWRX-300, a proven technology with a potential path to scale for the next generation of nuclear energy.”

Blue Energy’s model is designed to address one of the biggest challenges facing the nuclear industry: how to finance and deploy new nuclear generation at the speed required to meet growing demand. By utilizing proven nuclear technology and employing an innovative large-format robotic prefabrication and assembly method inspired by offshore oil & gas and LNG projects, the company plans to unlock project financing for the first time in the nuclear sector and accelerate deployment timelines.

Earlier this year, Blue Energy announced it raised $380 million and forged a strategic partnership with GE Vernova to develop a multi-gigawatt gas-to-nuclear project utilizing GE Vernova gas turbines and BWRX-300 small modular reactors. The company also recently secured a key U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission licensing milestone that supports its goal of delivering reliable power in 48 months or less through its phased gas-to-nuclear deployment strategy. Blue Energy could begin early site works on its first planned project in Texas in 2026, to support a final investment decision in 2027.

About Blue Energy  

Founded in 2023, Blue Energy develops financeable, turnkey nuclear power plants compatible with leading reactor technology. Our proprietary lower cost of capital solution and offsite pre-fabrication accelerates new nuclear deployment – making it predictable, faster and more affordable. We will deliver baseload power competitive with fossil fuels and renewables to meet unprecedented global demand. Blue Energy’s world-class team has extensive experience in nuclear construction, licensing, engineering, and development. We stem from MIT’s Nuclear Science & Engineering Department and are backed by VXI Capital, Engine Ventures, At One Ventures and Tamarack Global. Visit www.blueenergy.co or follow us on LinkedIn.

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