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Netic Partners with American Residential Services to Bring Frontier AI to One of America’s Largest Home Services Providers

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Partnership enables ARS to scale customer engagement while maintaining the quality and care homeowners expect.

SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Netic, the AI revenue engine for essential services, today announced a strategic partnership with American Residential Services (ARS), one of the nation’s largest home services providers. Through the partnership, ARS is deploying Netic’s AI platform to help its customer service specialists support more homeowners, respond faster, and continue delivering the high-quality experience the company is known for as it grows nationwide.

As ARS has expanded across new markets and served tens of thousands of additional homeowners, customer demand has continued to increase. More calls, more scheduling requests, and higher service volumes require technology that can scale alongside the business while preserving the human experience customers expect.

Netic’s AI agents augment ARS customer service specialists by handling routine interactions, providing intelligent surge capacity, and delivering real-time information on scheduling and appointment availability. Integrated directly into the proprietary ARS Connect platform, Netic enables AI and human agents to work together seamlessly, allowing ARS teams to focus on the conversations where human expertise matters most.

“ARS represents exactly the type of enterprise we built Netic for,” said Melisa Tokmak, Founder and CEO of Netic. “They have built one of the most respected operations in home services by combining operational excellence with a willingness to embrace innovation. From the beginning, it was clear they approached AI with rigor, a clear vision, and an unwavering focus on improving the homeowner experience. We’re honored they chose us to roll out across their national network, and we’re excited to help them bring frontier AI to the homeowners who rely on ARS.”

The partnership followed an extensive evaluation of leading AI platforms. ARS selected Netic based on the performance of its AI agents, the flexibility of its enterprise platform, the speed of product innovation, and the close collaboration between the two engineering organizations.

“There were two key things we looked for as we searched for an AI partner,” said Divakar Jandhyala, Chief Technology Officer at ARS. “First, we needed AI that could consistently deliver for our customers. Second, we wanted a partner with the technical depth to deploy AI successfully across a complex enterprise. Netic has been that partner, helping us expand our capabilities while maintaining the service standards our customers expect.”

The collaboration reflects a shared belief that AI delivers the greatest value when it empowers people rather than replaces them. By combining Netic’s frontier AI capabilities with ARS’s experienced customer service organization, the partnership helps ensure every homeowner receives timely, accurate, and personalized service as the business continues to grow.

ABOUT NETIC

Netic is the AI revenue engine for essential services. Headquartered in San Francisco and backed by Founders Fund, Greylock, and Hanabi Capital, Netic builds frontier AI agents that manage inbound customer interactions across voice, chat, SMS, and other channels, accelerate speed-to-lead, power autonomous outbound engagement, and optimize intelligent scheduling. Leading essential services enterprises trust Netic to increase revenue, improve customer experience, and scale operations with AI. Learn more at netic.ai.

ABOUT AMERICAN RESIDENTIAL SERVICES (ARS/Rescue Rooter)

American Residential Services (ARS/Rescue Rooter), headquartered in Memphis, Tennessee, is one of the nation’s largest providers of HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and home services. Through its nationwide network of local service professionals, ARS delivers reliable, high-quality service to residential and light commercial customers across the United States.

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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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