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Blue Sky Capital Strategies, LLC awarded Leasing and Financial Services agreement with Premier Inc

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NEW YORK, Aug. 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Blue Sky Capital Strategies, LLC, a specialized advisory firm in equipment leasing and equipment financing announced its continued focus on helping organizations reduce costs, improve financial flexibility and mitigate risk through experienced lease structuring, contract negotiations and financing advisory services has been awarded a national group purchasing agreement for Leasing and Financial Services with Premier, Inc. effective July 1, 2026.

“Most organizations are paying more than necessary because equipment finance agreements often contain negotiable pricing, structure and term components that are not fully optimized,” said Jim Cross, co-CEO of Blue Sky Capital Strategies. “Blue Sky’s advisory team brings over 25 years of advisory experience, analytical discipline, contract lifecycle management strategies and real-time market intelligence to help clients achieve significant savings, with historical engagements delivering an average savings of 20%.”

“Hospitals are facing one of the tightest capital environments in a decade, and equipment refresh decisions on imaging, surgical robotics, and lab automation are getting deferred or financed under terms that don’t provide the lowest total cost for the asset lifecycle,” said Jim Cross, co-CEO of Blue Sky Capital Strategies. “Premier members will now have access to the same lease structuring, real time market intelligence and contract management advisory services that we provide for our clients — applied at the scale of Premier’s alliance.”

Blue Sky Capital Strategies supports clients by reviewing lease and finance proposals, identifying cost‑saving opportunities, evaluating supplier and lender terms, and negotiating financing structures that best align with business and balance sheet objectives. Its advisory process is designed to improve transparency, strengthen negotiating leverage and significantly reduce total contract cost.

The firm’s experience spans equipment leasing strategy, lease vs purchase analysis, contract review, supplier coordination and savings optimization. By combining market experience with proprietary real time market intelligence, Blue Sky helps clients uncover savings opportunities that typically remain hidden in complex leasing and financing agreements.

What Member Health Systems Gain Access To

Through the partnership, Premier alliance members can engage Blue Sky for:

Lease structuring and RFP support for medical equipment acquisitions, including imaging, surgical, laboratory, and IT capitalFunding Source contract negotiations across captive, bank, and independent equipment finance sourcesASC 842 lease accounting analysis, classification support, and reporting workflowsTotal cost of contract (TCC) modeling to support lease-versus-purchase decisions and value analysis committee reviewsEnd-of-lease management including buyout analysis, return condition reviews, and re-lease structuringIndustry-leading liability management software includes centralized document repository and financial analysis tools.

Why It Matters Now

U.S. healthcare systems are confronting shrinking margins and rising labor costs, deferred capital projects, increased equipment costs and elevated borrowing costs. Equipment finance — historically, a procurement back-office function — has become a meaningful lever for protecting operating margins and accelerating clinical capability investments.

Independent advisory addresses a structural gap: most equipment lease terms are negotiated between the health system and the captive, independents, and bank lessors with limited buyer-side benchmarking. Blue Sky’s role under the Premier partnership is to bring institutional benchmarking, structuring and negotiating expertise with disciplined life cycle management to member-side decision-making.

Premier is a leading technology‑driven healthcare improvement company. Playing a critical role in the rapidly evolving healthcare industry, Premier unites providers, suppliers and payers to make healthcare better with national scale, smarter with actionable intelligence and faster with novel technologies. Headquartered in Charlotte, N.C., Premier offers integrated data and analytics, collaboratives, supply chain solutions, advisory services and other solutions in service of its mission to improve the health of communities.

About Blue Sky Capital Strategies, LLC

Blue Sky Capital Strategies, LLC is an advisory firm focused on equipment leasing, equipment financing and commercial contract optimization. The firm works with organizations seeking stronger pricing, better terms and more effective financing strategies for business‑critical equipment acquisitions. www.blue-sky.capital

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EDF power solutions, Al Khadra Partners and OQAE reach Financial Close on the 120 MW JBB Wind Project in the Sultanate of Oman

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Consortium led by EDF power solutions, Al Khadra Partners and OQ Alternative Energy finances the 120 MW Jaalan Bani Bu Ali (JBB) Wind Independent Power ProjectProject due to begin commercial operations in Q3 2027Once operational, the wind farm will supply low carbon electricity to more than 13,500 Omani households and avoid over 270,000 tonnes of CO₂ emissions annually

MUSCAT, Oman, Aug. 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — A consortium led by EDF power solutions, Al Khadra Partners and OQ Alternative Energy (OQAE), today announced the successful achievement of financial close for the 120-megawatt (MW) Jaalan Bani Bu Ali (JBB) Wind Independent Power Project in the Sultanate of Oman.

The project follows the execution of a 20-year Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with Nama Power and Water Procurement Company (Nama PWP) and marks a significant milestone towards the delivery of one of Oman’s largest onshore wind farms.

Located in the South Al Sharqiyah Governorate, approximately 440 km from the Port of Duqm, the project will comprise 16 wind turbines, each with a generation capacity of 7.7 MW. The commercial operation is expected in Q3 2027.

Once operational, the JBB Wind Farm is expected to generate sufficient renewable electricity to power more than 13,500 Omani households annually, while avoiding over 270,000 tonnes of CO₂ emissions each year. The project will also contribute to local economic development through job creation, skills transfer, and opportunities for Omani businesses throughout the construction and operational phases.

The project supports Oman Vision 2040 and the Sultanate’s objective of increasing the share of renewable energy in the national electricity mix to at least 30% by 2030, while advancing the country’s Net Zero 2050 ambitions.

Luc Koechlin, CEO Middle East of EDF power solutions, said: “Achieving financial close on the JBB Wind Project is a major milestone for all partners involved and demonstrates the confidence of lenders in both the project and Oman’s renewable energy market. This project marks EDF power solutions’ inaugural wind transaction in Oman, further strengthening our commitment to supporting the Sultanate’s energy transition through the development of competitive and low-carbon energy solutions. Together with our partners Al Khadra Partners and OQAE, we are proud to contribute to Oman Vision 2040 and its long-term decarbonization objectives.”

Sheikha Hind Bahwan, Chairperson of Al Khadra Partners, commented: “The successful financial close of the JBB Wind Project marks a significant milestone for our partnership and underscores our shared commitment to advancing Oman’s clean energy transition. As part of the Hind Bahwan Group, which is developing more than 3 GW of power projects across the Sultanate, we are proud to collaborate with EDF power solutions and OQ Alternative Energy in delivering one of the country’s landmark renewable energy project. This achievement reflects the strength of our partnership and our confidence in Oman’s vision for a sustainable, diversified energy future. Together, we are creating long-term economic, environmental, and social value that will benefit the Sultanate and its communities for generations to come.”

Mr. Salim Said Al Kamyani, CEO of OQ Alternative Energy, said: “Achieving financial close for the JBB Wind Project is an important milestone that demonstrates the progress Oman is making in translating its renewable energy ambitions into tangible projects. JBB represents more than 120 MW of new renewable capacity; it is part of a wider transformation of the Sultanate’s energy system and an investment in its long-term economic resilience. As Oman’s National Champion for Renewable Energy, OQAE is committed to harnessing the country’s exceptional renewable resources to strengthen energy security, diversify the energy mix and support sustainable economic growth. Projects such as JBB also create opportunities to build local capabilities, strengthen Omani supply chains and generate lasting In-Country Value. Together with EDF power solutions and Al Khadra Partners, we are proud to advance a project that contributes directly to Oman Vision 2040 and Net Zero 2050, while creating enduring value for the Sultanate and future generations.”

About EDF power solutions

EDF power solutions is an international energy company which develops, builds and operates renewable and low-carbon energy production facilities as well as flexible power and electricity transmission solutions.

As a major player in the energy transition worldwide, EDF power solutions deploys, within EDF, competitive, responsible and value-creating projects. In 25 countries, our teams show their commitment to local stakeholders every day, adding their expertise and capacity for innovation to the fight against climate change.

EDF power solutions operates 31GW of gross installed power capacity worldwide. Leveraging on its technological and commercial skills as well as local knowledge, EDF power solutions develops innovative offers, to support the move towards decarbonisation and develop more efficient electrical systems.

EDF power solutions offer a large range of technologies to produce low carbon electricity (wind power, solar, hydraulics, biomass), increase power system flexibility (battery storage, PSP, low carbon thermal hybrid solution etc.) and to reduce its customers’ carbon footprint (electrical mobility, hydrogen, off-grid solutions, mini-grids, etc.).

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About Al Khadra Partners

Al Khadra Partners part of the Hind Bahwan Group is committed to accelerating the region’s energy transition. With a strategic focus on renewable energy initiatives across the Middle East, Al Khadra invests in and develops a diverse portfolio of clean-energy solutions, including solar, battery storage, onshore wind, power-to-X technologies, and sustainable mobility. Guided by Sheikha Hind Bahwan’s vision for sustainability, innovation, and In-Country Value creation, Al Khadra aims to deliver impactful, future-ready projects that contribute to national climate goals, strengthen energy security, and support long-term socio-economic development. Through its collaborative approach and commitment to excellence, Al Khadra continues to play a leading role in shaping a cleaner, more resilient energy future for the region.

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For more information: www.hindbahwangroup.com 
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About OQ Alternative Energy (OQAE)

OQ Alternative Energy (OQAE), a subsidiary of OQ, is the Sultanate of Oman’s National Champion for Clean Energy. Established in 2020, OQAE contributes to the country’s clean energy transition in line with Oman Vision 2040 and Net Zero 2050. Its portfolio includes large-scale solar and wind projects, green hydrogen and ammonia ventures, energy efficiency, and industrial decarbonisation — driving long-term value creation, energy security, and sustainable growth for Oman.

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Resolve Named a Leader in the QKS Group SPARK Matrix™: AI Solutions for ITSM, 2026

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Recognition highlights Resolve’s leadership in agentic AI, enterprise orchestration, and autonomous IT operations.

NEW YORK, Aug. 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Resolve today announced it has been named a Leader in the QKS Group SPARK Matrix™: AI Solutions for ITSM, 2026. The designation recognizes Resolve’s agentic AI platform for helping enterprises automate and orchestrate IT operations while accelerating autonomous issue resolution.

The QKS Group SPARK Matrix™ evaluates leading AI Solutions for ITSM vendors based on technology excellence and customer impact. Resolve was recognized for its unified platform that combines AI agents, workflow orchestration, and intelligent automation to help organizations improve service delivery, reduce operational complexity, and resolve issues faster.

As enterprises look to modernize IT operations and reduce manual work, Resolve enables autonomous resolution across IT service management, infrastructure, cloud, network, and business operations. Its Agentic Resolution Fabric unifies AI-powered Knowledge, Automation, and Assist Agents into a single platform that detects, diagnoses, and resolves issues with minimal human intervention. By combining agentic AI with enterprise orchestration, Resolve helps organizations reduce ticket volume, lower MTTR, decrease ITSM costs, and accelerate their journey toward Zero Ticket IT.

“Organizations are moving beyond isolated automation toward autonomous operations powered by AI agents that understand intent, orchestrate work across the enterprise, and resolve issues with minimal human intervention,” said Dave Hawkins, CEO of Resolve. “Being recognized as a Leader by QKS Group reinforces our vision for the Autonomous Enterprise and our commitment to helping customers eliminate repetitive work, accelerate resolution, and free IT teams to focus on higher-value initiatives.”

The QKS Group SPARK Matrix™ provides an in-depth assessment of market dynamics, technology innovation, competitive positioning, and customer impact to help organizations evaluate AI solutions for IT service management. The research recognizes vendors that demonstrate differentiated capabilities and deliver measurable business value.

“Resolve’s strategy aligns with evolving ITSM priorities through the integration of AI agents, workflow orchestration, and automation within a unified platform, supporting end-to-end incident resolution and service fulfillment across complex IT environments,” said Gaurav Kumar, Analyst at QKS Group.

The full QKS Group SPARK Matrix™: AI Solutions for ITSM, 2026 report is available from QKS Group.

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Learn more about Resolve: https://resolve.io 

About Resolve

Resolve is redefining IT and network operations with an agentic automation and orchestration platform built for the autonomous enterprise. Its platform automates manual workflows to detect, diagnose, and resolve requests and incidents before they impact the business. By transforming reactive workflows into proactive, self-healing systems, Resolve slashes ticket volume and alert noise by up to 90%, reduces MTTR from hours to minutes, and empowers IT teams to scale without increasing staff. Learn more at resolve.io.

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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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QYSEA Unveils Strategic Vision for Intelligent Underwater Task Systems on Its 10th Anniversary

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SHENZHEN, China, Aug. 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — As QYSEA marks its 10th anniversary, the company today unveiled its strategy for the next stage of development toward intelligent underwater task systems. The strategy represents QYSEA’s vision to build the foundation for intelligent underwater operations, where underwater environments can be better modeled, missions can be executed autonomously, and robotic systems can collaborate across connected networks.

The complexity and variability of the underwater environments present shared challenges across the industry, requiring a solid foundation built on reliable robotic capabilities, adaptive task execution, and the ability to perceive and interpret operational conditions. Building on a decade of innovation and a global presence spanning more than 130 countries and regions, QYSEA’s journey has progressed through two key stages. The first stage focused on making professional underwater robotics more accessible through compact structural design, six-degree-of-freedom omnidirectional mobility, and vertically integrated R&D and manufacturing capabilities, lowering deployment barriers and enabling broader application. The second stage expanded QYSEA’s capabilities from underwater observation to professional task execution, covering inspection, measurement, and surveying through integrated robotic platforms, modular payloads, and software solutions.

To date, QYSEA has been granted more than 120 patents worldwide, reflecting its sustained investment in underwater robotics innovation. This technological foundation has been validated through real-world deployments across critical industries, including deployments with major energy companies in the Middle East for offshore jacket, water tank and pipeline inspections, as well as underwater mapping and modeling; support for European ship inspection providers conducting classification-compliant inspections, and salmon farming operations in Norway and Chile, where QYSEA enables standardized net-pen inspections and seabed monitoring.

“The next decade of underwater robotics will be defined not only by what a robot can do during a mission, but by what every mission teaches the system,” said Belinda Zhang, CEO of QYSEA. “By combining physical world understanding, autonomous mission execution and robotic collaboration networks, QYSEA aims to enable more complex underwater tasks with greater safety, consistency and intelligence.”

Looking ahead, QYSEA believes intelligent underwater task systems will reshape how industries approach underwater operations — enabling more standardized, efficient and scalable ways to inspect, maintain and manage complex underwater assets. By combining robotics, AI and accumulated mission data, QYSEA is laying the foundation for a new era of underwater physical intelligence, where the underwater world can be better perceived, understood and managed.

Website: https://www.qysea.com

Contact: info@qysea.com 

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