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Ticketbud Adds RFID and NFC Access Control for Large-Scale Events

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AUSTIN, Texas, July 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Ticketbud, the all-in-one event ticketing and event management platform, has expanded its capabilities to include RFID and NFC technology, offering event organizers faster, more flexible ways to manage event access and security through simple tap-and-scan technologies.

Ticketbud now includes RFID/NFC technology, offering event organizers easier management of access control and security.

In addition to its easy-to-scan QR code capabilities, Ticketbud now supports RFID- and NFC-enabled credentials, ticketing, and access control accessible through most modern smartphones. The adaptable toolsuite gives organizers more options for how people enter events, redeem wristbands, access VIP areas, and move through secured spaces.

RFID, short for radio frequency identification, is an embedded chip commonly used in event wristbands and badges. NFC, or near-field communication, allows the RFID chip to be read when the credential is tapped or waved near a compatible reader.

“RFID and NFC are not just about getting people through the gate faster,” said Kayhan Ahmadi, CEO of Ticketbud. “Offering the technology within our robust credentialing toolsuite gives organizers more ways to connect ticketing and access control inside one system. This is especially important for events with multiple access points, guest types, and credential levels.”

RFID and NFC technology is typically used by larger, multi-day festivals, giving organizers greater control over the attendee experience within the boundaries of an event. While QR codes offer the advantage of instant digital delivery straight to a ticket holder’s phone via text or email, RFID and NFC provide a physical, tamper-resistant solution. Each wristband or credential can be linked to a ticket holder’s original QR code, defining access to VIP zones or granting authorized users secure entry to restricted areas such as backstage. Ticketbud developed its RFID and NFC capabilities to meet the needs of large-scale festivals seeking more attendee control, as well as high-value events with heightened security requirements.

For large events managing VIP areas, production zones, media access, vendor areas, staff entrances, and sponsor spaces, the streamlined and secure technology helps organizers protect restricted areas while keeping lines moving and minimizing disruption.

Unlike QR codes, which can be easily shared or replicated and require scanning by a camera in high, battery-draining lighting, the embedded chip technology is particularly useful for night-time events, dimly lit venues, and ensuring controlled access within secure spaces.

“Large events need access control that is fast, flexible, and easy for teams to use on site,” said Deidre Sibila, independent ticketing and event operations consultant. “The value of the chip technology is that it helps staff keep people moving without adding unnecessary complexity for organizers.”

Ticketbud’s RFID and NFC capabilities are designed to work with practical event operations, not against them. Instead of requiring bulky, expensive scanning infrastructure, Ticketbud can support mobile-powered scanning through compatible devices and the Ticketbud app.

The expanded suite of ticketing technologies also provides organizers with flexibility over fulfillment, will-call, VIP access, staff credentials, sponsor areas, and last-minute ticket sales. An event can sell tickets online, send guests a QR code, and allow that QR code to be redeemed for a NFC wristband on site. Or, organizers can ship chip-embedded credentials in advance. Some organizers may even choose to use QR codes for certain ticket types while using chip technology for others.

About Ticketbud:

Ticketbud is the event organizers ticketing platform, user-friendly for first time organizers, powerful and flexible for large festivals and events. Access all features and ongoing customer support, with complete reporting and data ownership. With early payouts and the flexibility to customize, event organizers worldwide trust Ticketbud. Get a ticketing buddy you can rely on.

Ticketbud and Ticketbud LLC are registered trademarks of Ideabud LLC, in the United States and other countries. All other trademarks and copyrights are the property of their respective owners.

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2026 Canton Fair Design Award Winners Showcase China’s Innovation Strength

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GUANGZHOU, China, Oct. 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — As the 140th Canton Fair opens, the winners of the 2026 Canton Fair Design Award (CF Award) have also been announced. Winning products are now on display in Area D of the Canton Fair Complex, offering visitors a closer look at some of the latest advances in Chinese manufacturing and industrial design.

Among this year’s top honorees, a domestically developed high-performance sport motorcycle and an intelligent navigation capsule robot gastric endoscopy system received the Best of the Best Award, the competition’s highest recognition.

The Canton Fair also enhanced the visitor experience with a themed showcase area within the award exhibition. Built around four application-oriented concepts, namely Outdoor Pleasure, Smart Living, Cozy Home and Kitchen Elegance, the immersive displays demonstrate how innovative designs can be integrated into everyday life, helping visitors better understand the practical value behind these award-winning products.

This year, 4,218 products from 2,112 companies competed for the award. Following multiple rounds of evaluation, 222 products from 174 companies were selected.

The award-winning products reflect several key trends shaping the next stage of Chinese manufacturing. Innovation remains a defining theme, with breakthrough technologies ranging from upper limb motor function assistance and enhancement system to exoskeleton robots, underscoring the growing momentum of high-end manufacturing.

Meanwhile, intelligent technologies continue to gain traction across industries. Smart products account for more than 30% of this year’s winners, with AI-powered glasses, intelligent conference terminals and smart healthcare devices extending AI applications across home, office, medical and outdoor environments.

Sustainability is also becoming increasingly embedded throughout the product lifecycle. Green products represent over 40% of the winning entries, while innovations such as integrated energy-saving panels and sugarcane paper demonstrate how environmentally conscious practices are being incorporated into product design, materials selection and manufacturing processes.

Established in 2013, the Canton Fair Design Award is widely regarded as a benchmark for design innovation in China’s foreign trade sector. The award recognizes products that combine design excellence with commercial value, promoting the transformation and upgrading of Chinese manufacturing and supporting high-quality trade development. Entries are evaluated across five dimensions: innovation, quality, functionality, aesthetics and sustainability.

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InstaMall Launches Same-Day Fashion Delivery Experience, Bringing 80+ Brands to Shoppers’ Doors in Miami

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First-of-its-kind shopping app pairs artificial intelligence with same-day delivery, bringing luxury
and contemporary brands directly to customers’ doorsteps 

Featured luxury and contemporary brands include AllSaints, John Varvatos and Aritzia

MIAMI, Oct. 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — InstaMall, a first-of-its-kind shopping app offering same-day delivery and access to real-time inventory across luxury and contemporary fashion, launches today in Miami, Florida. Now available via iOS and Android, InstaMall provides access to more than 80 contemporary and luxury fashion brands across Miami’s five premier retail clusters, including Balmain, Louis Vuitton, Bottega Veneta, Ganni, Coach, Diesel, Reformation, Aritzia, Cult Gaia, Prada and more. InstaMall will add more brands within the app in the coming weeks and seasons. 

Sitting at the intersection of fashion, technology and commerce, InstaMall brings inspiration and purchase together through a more dynamic way to discover and shop for fashion. The experience combines access to luxury and contemporary brands with the convenience of same-day delivery, bringing the speed customers have come to expect across categories like food and groceries to fashion while maintaining the brand experience retailers and shoppers expect.

Within the app, customers will have access to InstaMall’s AI-powered stylist and virtual try-on features, making it easier to browse, discover and shop styles online. InstaMall’s AI Stylist serves as an intelligent shopping assistant that responds to customers’ preferences in real time. Customers can use the AI Stylist to receive product recommendations, build outfits, ask questions and discover new styles, while its virtual try-on feature allows them to visualize select items on themselves before making a purchase.

“InstaMall was founded on the belief that the convenience customers have come to expect from same-day delivery should extend to the way they shop for fashion,” said Elliot Aboud, Founder and CEO of InstaMall. “As fashion and technology continue to evolve together, we saw an opportunity to create a more seamless shopping experience that brings customers closer to the brands they love, combining a curated assortment, AI-powered styling and virtual try-on with the ease and convenience of same-day delivery.”

Prior to founding InstaMall, Elliot Aboud helped build the Aroma360 and Hotel Collection brands, overseeing the launch of the first retail store and expanding the retail footprint to more than 30 stores across the United States and two in Dubai. InstaMall is bringing fashion and luxury to the next generation with its seamless shopping experience and wide selection of brands.

Customers can download InstaMall through the Apple App Store or Google Play, or by going to instamall.co.

About InstaMall 

InstaMall is a same-day fashion shopping and discovery app reimagining how consumers shop for luxury and contemporary brands. Sitting at the intersection of fashion, technology and commerce, InstaMall brings inspiration and purchase together in an experience that gives consumers a more dynamic way to discover and shop. Where on-demand delivery has long existed for categories like food and groceries, InstaMall brings that same convenience to luxury fashion for the first time, delivering the same day without compromising the brand experience fashion retailers and their customers expect. The company launched publicly in Miami on October 16, 2026, and plans to expand nationally. For more information, please visit instamall.co.

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PTC to Announce Fourth Fiscal Quarter and Full Year 2026 Results on Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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BOSTON, Oct. 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — PTC (NASDAQ: PTC) will release its fiscal 2026 fourth quarter and full year results on Wednesday, November 4th after the stock market closes. As previously announced on October 5th, 2026, PTC entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by Schneider Electric. In light of the pending transaction, PTC is suspending quarterly earnings conference calls and is no longer providing quarterly or annual guidance.

The earnings press release and accompanying financial data tables will be accessible on the Investor Relations section of the company’s website at PTC Investor Relations.

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PTC (NASDAQ: PTC) is a global software company that enables manufacturers and product companies to digitally transform how they design, manufacture, and service the physical products the world relies on. Headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, PTC employs over 7,000 people and supports more than 30,000 customers globally. For more information, please visit www.ptc.com.

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