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SBS positioned as a Leader in the SPARK Matrix™: Digital Banking Platform 2026 by QKS Group

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The QKS Group SPARK Matrix™ provides competitive analysis & ranking of the leading digital banking platform vendors.SBS, with its comprehensive platform, has received strong ratings across technology excellence and customer impact.

PUNE, India, July 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — QKS Group announced today that it has named SBS as a leader in the SPARK Matrix™: Digital Banking Platform, 2026.

Akhilesh Vundavalli, Principal Analyst at QKS Group, states, “SBS is well positioned in the evolving Digital Banking Platform market through its modular, API-first, and cloud-native approach to digital banking modernization. SBS Digital Banking Suite helps banks deliver seamless customer experiences across mobile, web, assisted, and open banking channels while supporting integration with core banking systems, lending platforms, payment capabilities, and partner ecosystems. With strong capabilities across open banking, secure API exposure, omnichannel journey configuration, cloud-native deployment, and regulatory alignment, SBS offers a compelling value proposition for banks seeking to build a future-ready digital banking operating model.”

Divya Baranawal, Vice President and Principal Analyst at QKS Group, states “SBS’ positioning as a Leader in the Digital Banking Platform market reflects its ability to address one of the most critical priorities for banks today: modernizing digital engagement without weakening operational resilience, regulatory control, or core banking alignment. SBS brings together mobile-first digital banking, onboarding, daily banking, lending journeys, SME banking, open banking, and API-led ecosystem connectivity within a modular and cloud-native platform architecture. Its strength lies not only in digital channel enablement, but also in the industrialized delivery foundation behind it, including microservices, Kubernetes-based deployment, DevSecOps practices, low-code configuration, reusable components, and upgrade-safe extensibility. This enables banks to accelerate digital transformation while preserving the stability, scalability, and compliance discipline required in regulated banking environments.”

QKS Group defines Digital Banking Platform that enables banks and FI’s to digitize banking operations and integrate various banking activities, including digital onboarding, account management, lending and deposits, payments, transfers and withdrawals, transaction management, wealth management, and fund management, to provide customers with a seamless and cohesive banking experience across all digital touch-points, such as mobile, online, kiosks, wearables, and ATMs. The platform empowers financial institutions to manage, control, and optimize their digital operations across all devices and channels, while enabling customers with real-time capabilities to manage accounts, transfer funds, and monitor finances efficiently. Furthermore, the platform leverages AI/ML and predictive analytics to deliver personalized, intelligent, and seamless customer engagement across various digital touchpoints, thereby accelerating digital transformation.

SBS differentiates itself within the Digital Banking Platform market through an enterprise-grade digital engagement layer that combines digital onboarding, daily banking, retail and SME lending, open banking, analytics, marketing campaigns, and AI-enabled user experiences within a modular platform environment. Its cloud-native architecture, API-first integration model, low-code/no-code configuration, DevSecOps delivery discipline, and Axway-powered API management capabilities enable banks to modernize digital operations while maintaining flexibility, regulatory readiness, and operational resilience. SBS’ strong open banking maturity, supported by pre-built regulatory APIs, consent management, TPP onboarding, API marketplace, sandbox capabilities, and proven API scale, further strengthens its positioning among banks looking to expand ecosystem connectivity and deliver cohesive digital banking experiences across channels.

The QKS Group SPARK Matrix™ includes a detailed analysis of the global market dynamics, major trends, vendor landscape, and competitive positioning. The study also provides a competitive analysis and ranking of the Digital Banking Platform, 2026 providers in the form of the SPARK Matrix™. The study also provides strategic information for users to evaluate different vendor capabilities, competitive differentiation, and market positions.

“We are proud to be recognized by QKS Group as a Leader in the Digital Banking Platform 2026 report. For SBS, this recognition validates our commitment to helping banks modernise their digital operating model with a cloud-native, API-first platform that supports seamless customer journeys across mobile, web, assisted and open banking channels. As financial institutions accelerate transformation, SBS Digital Banking Suite gives them the flexibility, scalability and regulatory readiness needed to innovate with confidence,” said Hassan Nasser, Deputy General Manager, SBS Digital Banking Suite at SBS.

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For more information about SBS, visit sbs-software.comSPARK Matrix™ Digital Banking Platform, 2026

About SBS:

SBS is a global software company helping banks and the financial services industry reimagine how to operate in an AI-driven world. Trusted partner to more than 1,500 financial institutions and large-scale lenders across 80 countries, including Santander, Société Générale, BNP Paribas, Groupe BPCE, Crédit Agricole, La Banque Postale, HSBC, Attijariwafa Bank, Nationwide, NextGear Capital, Mercedes-Benz, and Toyota FS, SBS combines 50+ years of banking domain expertise with a suite of award-winning solutions built for the AI era. SBS’s composable architecture extends across core banking, lending, payments, compliance, open banking, and asset finance.

With 2,800 employees across 50 offices worldwide, SBS is recognized as a Top 8 Global Core Banking Technology Provider by Everest Group (2026), a Strong Performer in The Forrester Wave: Digital Banking Engagement Platforms (2026), a SPARK Matrix Leader in Digital Banking Platforms (2025), a Top 10 European Fintech by IDC (2025), a Leader in Omdia’s Universe: Digital Banking Platforms (2024), and a Leader in Everest Group’s Banking Customer Experience Orchestration PEAK Matrix (2024). SBS is part of 74Software alongside Axway, forming an international software group. SBS is headquartered in Paris, France.

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About QKS Group

QKS Group is a global analyst and advisory firm helping enterprises, technology vendors, and investors make trusted, data-driven decisions. Our portfolio spans the flagship SPARK Matrix™ evaluation framework, SPARK Plus™ analyst advisory platform, QKS Intelligence™ for market and competitive tracking, and QKS Community™ for CXO leaders and practitioners. All offerings are powered by a Human-Intelligence-driven framework and QKS’s closed-loop research methodology – integrating expert-led insights, quantitative modeling, and continuous validation to deliver credible, outcome-focused intelligence.

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Great Hearts Arizona Class of 2026 Earns $53.8 Million in Merit Scholarships, Achieves Top Academic Results

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Graduates Post Exceptional College-Going Rates, Strong STEM Interest, and Standout National Scholar Honors Across Phoenix Metro Schools

PHOENIX, July 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Great Hearts Arizona announced that its Class of 2026 achieved one of the strongest academic and scholarship years in the network’s history, earning $53,813,709 in merit-based scholarships and posting exceptional results across GPA, SAT, ACT, and national scholar recognitions.

The 2026 graduating class includes 562 seniors across 12 Great Hearts upper-class academies in the Phoenix metro area, including in Anthem, Buckeye, Chandler, Gilbert, Goodyear, Peoria, Phoenix, and Scottsdale. Students earned an average weighted GPA of 4.14, an average SAT score of 1260 (232 points above the national average), and an average ACT score of 23.7 (4.3 points above the national average).

Ninety-four percent of Great Hearts seniors will immediately attend college, 78% received merit-based scholarships, and 57% plan to pursue STEM degrees. The Class of 2026 also includes six National Merit finalists, 19 National Merit commended students, and 90 National Scholars, continuing the network’s long-standing tradition of producing nationally recognized scholars.

This year’s results reflect the strength of the network’s classical, liberal arts model, said Dan Scoggin, Great Hearts co-founder.

“Our students continue to demonstrate that a Great Hearts education prepares them not only for college, but for a life of purpose, leadership, and intellectual curiosity,” Scoggin said. “The scholarship offers they earned reflect years of hard work, strong character, and the support of dedicated teachers who believe in their potential. We are incredibly proud of the Class of 2026.”

Great Hearts Arizona operates public, tuition-free academies focused on classical education, character formation, and high academic standards. The network serves thousands of students across the state and remains one of Arizona’s highest-performing public-school systems.

About Great Hearts
Great Hearts is a nonprofit and the nation’s largest provider of classical PK–12 education, serving more than 30,000 students across 52 brick‑and‑mortar academies in Arizona, Texas, and Louisiana, along with a national online academy. Great Hearts’ classical curriculum emphasizes advanced academics, languages, arts, and character formation rooted in Truth, Goodness, and Beauty. Learn more at greatheartsamerica.org.

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Hyperscale Data Bitcoin Treasury Reaches 1,106 Bitcoin Worth Approximately $71.7 Million

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LAS VEGAS, July 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Hyperscale Data, Inc. (NYSE American: GPUS), an artificial intelligence (“AI”) data center company anchored by Bitcoin (“Hyperscale Data” or the “Company”), today announced that, as of July 27, 2026, it held 1,106.0467 Bitcoin representing an aggregate value of approximately $71.7 million based on the Bitcoin closing price of $64,784 on July 27, 2026.

In aggregate, the Company’s wholly owned subsidiaries, Sentinum, Inc. (“Sentinum”) and Ault Capital Group, Inc. (“ACG”), held 1,106.0467 Bitcoin as of July 27, 2026. From July 20th through July 27, 2026, ACG purchased approximately 15.0000 Bitcoin in the open market. Based on the Bitcoin closing price of $64,784 on July 27, 2026, these collective holdings had an approximate market value of $71.7 million.

“Every Bitcoin we acquire further strengthens Hyperscale Data’s balance sheet and expands our financial flexibility,” stated Milton “Todd” Ault III, Executive Chairman of Hyperscale Data. “A stronger and larger Bitcoin treasury gives us additional options to finance growth, pursue strategic opportunities, and create long-term value for our stockholders. We intend to continue building our Bitcoin position over time.”

For more information on Hyperscale Data and its subsidiaries, Hyperscale Data recommends that stockholders, investors and any other interested parties read Hyperscale Data’s public filings and press releases available under the Investor Relations section at hyperscaledata.com or available at www.sec.gov.

About Hyperscale Data, Inc.

Through its wholly owned subsidiary Sentinum, Hyperscale Data owns and operates a data center at which it mines digital assets and offers colocation and hosting services for the emerging AI ecosystems and other industries. Hyperscale Data’s other wholly owned subsidiary, ACG, is a hybrid private equity firm and operating company that acquires, finances, builds and actively manages businesses across financial services, digital assets, industrial services, hospitality, defense technologies and other sectors.

Hyperscale Data currently expects the divestiture of ACG (the “Divestiture”) to occur in the second quarter of 2027. Upon the occurrence of the Divestiture, the Company would be an owner and operator of data centers to support high-performance computing services, as well as a holder of the digital assets. Until the Divestiture occurs, the Company will continue to provide, through ACG and its wholly and majority-owned subsidiaries and strategic investments, mission-critical products that support a diverse range of industries, including an AI software platform, equipment rental services, defense/aerospace, industrial, automotive and hotel operations. In addition, ACG is actively engaged in private credit and structured finance through Ault Lending, LLC, a licensed lending subsidiary. Hyperscale Data’s headquarters are located at 11411 Southern Highlands Parkway, Suite 190, Las Vegas, NV 89141.

On December 23, 2024, the Company issued one million (1,000,000) shares of a newly designated Series F Exchangeable Preferred Stock (the “Series F Preferred Stock”) to all common stockholders and holders of the Series C Preferred Stock on an as-converted basis. The Divestiture will occur through the voluntary exchange of the Series F Preferred Stock for shares of Class A Common Stock and Class B Common Stock of ACG (collectively, the “ACG Shares”). The Company reminds its stockholders that only those holders of the Series F Preferred Stock who agree to surrender such shares, and do not properly withdraw such surrender, in the exchange offer through which the Divestiture will occur, will be entitled to receive the ACG Shares and consequently be shareholders of ACG upon the occurrence of the Divestiture.

Forward-Looking Statements

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 generally include statements that are predictive in nature and depend upon or refer to future events or conditions, and include words such as “believes,” “plans,” “anticipates,” “projects,” “estimates,” “expects,” “intends,” “strategy,” “future,” “opportunity,” “may,” “will,” “should,” “could,” “potential,” or similar expressions. Statements that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are based on current beliefs and assumptions that are subject to risks and uncertainties.

Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, and the Company undertakes no obligation to update any of them publicly in light of new information or future events. Actual results could differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statement as a result of various factors. More information, including potential risk factors, that could affect the Company’s business and financial results are included in the Company’s filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, including, but not limited to, the Company’s Forms 10-K, 10-Q and 8-K. All filings are available at www.sec.gov and on the Company’s website at hyperscaledata.com.

 

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FCM Travel secures landmark 10-year global partnership with Arcadis

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LONDON, July 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — FCM Travel has re-signed global design and consultancy organisation Arcadis to an industry-defining 10-year contract.

The agreement represents a significant long-term commitment in the travel management sector and solidifies a partnership built on shared innovation and trust.

The new agreement not only advances strategic planning and programme value but also consolidates Arcadis’s travel, FCM Meetings & Events, and FCM Consulting services under a single partnership.

This long-term alignment means less time lost to admin, more energy on strategic planning, proactive solutions, and future-ready service. Both teams can prioritise user experience, tech, and sustainable programme value, with FCM actively supporting Arcadis at every step.

By signing a 10-year partnership, Arcadis signals a deliberate move to safeguard its travellers, data, and investments. The trust placed in FCM highlights the security and consistency clients need now – credibility, proven worldwide capability, and futureproofing with proven innovation.

“Securing a 10-year partnership with a global leader like Arcadis validates our ‘alternative’ mindset in the corporate travel space,” said Melissa Elf, Global Managing Director, FCM Travel.

“Forward-thinking multi-national enterprises want a partner who will challenge the status quo and evolve with them. This level of commitment allows the implementation of a strategic, long-view innovation plan that isn’t possible within standard three-year cycles.”

Arcadis has been an FCM customer for three years and travels to over 25 countries worldwide. With the FCM Platform, Arcadis gains access to predictive analytics, global standardisation, and integrated meetings, events, and consulting.

Jo Lloyd, Global Head of Account Management for FCM Consulting, said the extension proved the value of the company’s approach. “Going from a three-year deal to a ten-year deal is thanks to the journey FCM is on and the belief we have in working with customers for dual progression.”

Ian Spearing, Arcadis Director of Travel, said the 10-year agreement was a testament to FCM’s reputation and credibility.

“Our long-term partnership with FCM is a strategic investment in collaborative innovation and service excellence. By working together, we’re able to deliver scalable, sustainable growth and streamline our operations to efficiently meet our clients’ evolving needs.

“This agreement ensures our teams have the right tools and support to deliver high-quality outcomes, enabling us to work more effectively with our clients and strengthen our supplier relationships.”

“In a service-led travel industry, it’s also about pushing boundaries and challenging the status quo, progressively building our travel function as a value driver for the business, not just a cost.”

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