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IGEL Brings Now & Next Workspace & Endpoint Security Summit to Melbourne, Australia

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The event brings together customers, partners, and industry leaders to advance endpoint security, resilience, and secure workspace delivery.

MELBOURNE, Australia, Aug. 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — IGEL®, a global software company delivering the IGEL Adaptive Secure Endpoint Platform™, today announced it is bringing the IGEL Now & Next® Workspace & Endpoint Security Summit to Melbourne, Australia, for a showcase on September 17, 2026, at Park Hyatt Melbourne. The one-day program will bring together IT and security leaders to examine the endpoint security, resilience, and workspace delivery priorities shaping enterprise strategy across the region.

The Melbourne event extends IGEL’s flagship Now & Next® series following its five-city European roadshow earlier this year. It arrives as organizations across healthcare, government, transportation, and critical infrastructure weigh the cost of replacing endpoint hardware against the need to keep operations running through disruption.

“What we are hearing from customers is consistent: organizations want stronger control at the endpoint, greater resilience when disruption occurs, and a practical path to support both current and emerging workspace models,” said Klaus Oestermann, CEO of IGEL. “The Now & Next® summit roadshow is designed to bring those conversations closer to home, together with the customers and ecosystem partners, helping define the next phase of endpoint strategy.”

The summit will bring together IGEL leaders, customers, and ecosystem partners to share perspectives on secure endpoint strategy, resilience, and the future of digital work. IGEL executives and technical leaders will anchor the program, with Klaus Oestermann, CEO, and Matthias Haas, Managing Director and CTO, leading sessions on IGEL strategy and the IGEL Adaptive Secure Desktop® in contact center and healthcare environments. Sterling Wilson, Field CTO for BC&DR, will address endpoint resilience and business continuity, while James Millington, Field CTO for Healthcare, EMEA, will explore clinical workspace delivery and IT/OT convergence.

Complementing the IGEL-led sessions, customers and ecosystem partners will bring real-world perspectives and expertise to the program, including event sponsors Nutanix, NVIDIA, Omnissa, and UltrArmor.

“As organizations rethink the endpoint as a more controlled, resilient, and centrally governed part of the security architecture, the discussion is shifting from device management alone to recovery, governance, and continuity,” Oestermann added. “That is the conversation we want to lead in Melbourne.”

The summit runs from morning sessions through the afternoon customer panel and networking happy hour at Park Hyatt Melbourne, 1 Parliament Square. Attendance is open to enterprise IT and security leaders across Australia and New Zealand.

To review the full agenda, explore speakers, and register, visit the event page.

About IGEL

IGEL® is a global software company delivering the IGEL Adaptive Secure Endpoint Platform™, a trusted and governed endpoint platform for secure access to cloud, VDI, DaaS, SaaS, Secure Browsers, enterprise applications, as well as OT endpoints. At its foundation is IGEL OS, an immutable operating system that helps reduce endpoint attack surface, preserve a known-good endpoint state, and support secure access across distributed work environments. Through the IGEL Preventative Security Model®, the platform adds attested workload delivery, centralized governance, and contextual enforcement, aligning endpoint security with Zero Trust and SSE/SASE architectures from key IGEL Ready partners.

IGEL Business Continuity & Disaster Recovery™ (BC&DR) helps organizations restore secure access on Windows endpoints affected by ransomware, other cyberattacks, or outages. Founded in 2001, IGEL is headquartered in Germany with U.S. offices in San Francisco and Fort Lauderdale, working with an ecosystem of 130 leading technology brands. Learn more at www.igel.com.

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Electronics Delivery (2026): Same-Day Options for Chargers, Earbuds, Monitors, and Last-Minute Tech Needs by Expert Consumers

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NEW YORK, Aug. 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Expert Consumers has recognized the growing role of DoorDash in electronics delivery as consumers increasingly turn to same-day retail delivery for chargers, earbuds, computer accessories, monitors, and other technology needs.

Electronics Delivery:

DoorDash – provides electronics delivery options through its platform, designed to help consumers get chargers, earbuds, computer accessories, monitors, and other tech essentials for same-day and last-minute needs, depending on local availability.

The new guide examines how electronics delivery can address situations where waiting for traditional shipping or making an unexpected store trip may be inconvenient. DoorDash has expanded beyond facilitating restaurant delivery to include retail categories such as electronics, clothing, beauty products, sporting goods, and other everyday items.

For electronics in particular, the service is positioned around gear, tech, and supplies needed in a pinch. Relevant situations include forgotten chargers during travel, work-from-home setup problems, gaming nights, broken accessories, and last-minute entertainment needs. DoorDash messaging also identifies use cases that may include  larger or specialty products for delivery. Product selection and availability vary by location.

Electronics Delivery Addresses Everyday Tech Problems

Technology has become closely connected with work, travel, communication, entertainment, and daily routines. A missing accessory can therefore create an immediate problem.

A charging cable left behind during a trip can affect access to navigation, digital boarding passes, work applications, and communication. Broken earbuds can disrupt an online meeting or commute. A missing adapter may prevent a monitor or laptop from connecting properly. Gaming accessories can fail shortly before a planned session.

These situations help explain the practical appeal of electronics delivery. Many urgent technology purchases involve familiar products rather than major buying decisions. Consumers may already know the required connector, cable type, accessory, or device specification.

DoorDash provides a way to browse electronics from participating stores through the DoorDash app or website and arrange delivery through DoorDash, where available. DoorDash’s broader retail offering specifically includes electronics among the categories available for delivery.

The approach can reduce the need for an unplanned store visit when a product is needed quickly. Same-day delivery is particularly relevant for smaller accessories and replacement items that may be needed before work, travel, school, or an event.

Chargers, Earbuds, and Accessories Fit Same-Day Delivery

Chargers are a natural example of a need-it-now electronics purchase.

Phones, laptops, tablets, wireless earbuds, smartwatches, and other devices depend on charging equipment that can be misplaced, forgotten, or damaged. Replacement cables, wall adapters, power accessories, and related items may become urgent when battery levels are already low.

DoorDash’s electronics guidance specifically identifies forgotten chargers while traveling and quickly replacing broken accessories as common use cases. The guidance also includes technology emergencies and last-minute entertainment needs.

Earbuds and headphones can fit a similar pattern. A lost pair before a commute, flight, workout, or online meeting may create a need for a same-day replacement. Gaming accessories and entertainment equipment can also become time-sensitive when equipment stops working shortly before planned use.

DoorDash supports retail delivery alongside food and other everyday categories, allowing consumers to check nearby product availability within the same platform. Official DoorDash information lists electronics as part of the company’s retail delivery offering.

Availability remains an important consideration. Retail categories, stores, individual products, fees, and delivery timing can differ by location. Consumers should check the DoorDash app or website for options available at a specific address before relying on delivery for an urgent need.

Work-From-Home Setups and Larger Electronics

Electronics delivery can also support home offices, temporary workspaces, dorm rooms, and other technology setups.

A monitor failure during a workday can create an immediate productivity problem. Missing keyboards, mice, headsets, cables, adapters, and power accessories can cause similar disruptions. DoorDash’s electronics messaging specifically identifies work-from-home setup issues as one of the situations where retail delivery can be useful.

Larger or specialty electronics may also be available through participating stores. Availability can vary substantially, particularly for products such as computer monitors. A specific screen size, resolution, connection type, or model may not be available in every market.

For larger electronics, same-day convenience does not remove the need to check product specifications carefully. Monitor buyers may need to confirm dimensions, ports, resolution, included cables, and compatibility with an existing computer. Similar checks apply to chargers, adapters, and other accessories that depend on specific device standards.

Same-Day Retail Delivery Expands Beyond Food

The development of same-day electronics delivery reflects a broader shift in how delivery and delivery facilitation apps fit into everyday shopping.

DoorDash now connects consumers with restaurants, grocery stores, convenience options, and retailers through the DoorDash app and website. Electronics form part of the company’s retail category, creating another use case for a service historically associated more closely with restaurants.

For urgent technology needs, the value of same-day delivery centers on convenience. A separate store trip can involve travel time, parking, searching for the correct product, and returning home or to work. Delivery can offer an alternative when schedules are tight or leaving a location is inconvenient.

DoorDash’s approved electronics messaging emphasizes fast delivery through DoorDash without requiring a store run. General speed language such as “get it fast,” “get it today,” and “same day delivery” is supported within DoorDash’s retail guidance. Precise delivery times should not be assumed because timing varies by market, store, inventory, and order conditions.

Electronics delivery is not intended to replace careful comparison when purchasing expensive or highly technical devices. The strongest use cases often involve a clearer and more immediate problem: a forgotten charger, broken cable, missing headset, work accessory, gaming item, or other piece of technology needed the same day.

Expert Consumers’ guide highlights that practical shift in retail behavior. DoorDash’s electronics offering gives consumers another way to address last-minute technology needs while checking products available from participating stores in the local area.

As same-day retail delivery becomes part of a wider range of shopping situations in 2026, electronics represent a natural extension. Chargers, earbuds, monitors, computer accessories, gaming equipment, and other tech essentials can all become urgent purchases when everyday plans depend on functioning devices.

DoorDash brings those retail needs into a delivery experience designed around convenience, local availability, and getting needed products without an extra store run.

The full review is available at Expert Consumers website.

About DoorDash

DoorDash is one of the world’s leading local commerce platforms, helping businesses grow and connecting consumers with the best of their neighborhoods. Through its global portfolio, including Deliveroo and Wolt, DoorDash serves communities across more than 30+ countries, delivering experiences that bring people together—from everyday moments to global celebrations.

About ExpertConsumers.org: Expert Consumers delivers news and insights on consumer products and services. As an affiliate, Expert Consumers may earn commissions from sales generated using links provided.

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CNTE Supplies 50.94MW/101.592MWh Energy Storage Solution for BESS Krumpa I in Germany

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BRAUNSBEDRA, Germany, Aug. 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — CNTE has supplied a 50.94MW/101.592MWh battery energy storage system solution for the BESS Krumpa I project in Braunsbedra, Germany.

The system is designed to support photovoltaic integration. It can store electricity generated by the PV system and discharge when needed, helping improve solar energy utilization and enhance power system flexibility. The project was successfully connected to the grid in April 2026.

With a rated power of 50.94MW and a storage capacity of 101.592MWh, the system can provide flexible charging and discharging according to PV generation and grid requirements. CNTE’s energy storage solution integrates battery equipment, power conversion and intelligent energy management to support efficient system operation.

The project reflects the growing deployment of large-scale battery energy storage in Germany as solar power capacity continues to expand. BESS technology can help manage fluctuations in PV generation, improve solar energy utilization and provide greater flexibility to the electricity system.

The BESS Krumpa I project also adds to CNTE’s growing portfolio of large-scale energy storage projects in Europe, supporting the integration of solar power and the development of a more flexible energy system.

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Chandigarh University Hosts Global Architectural Voices to Deliberate on Technology, Heritage and Future of Architecture

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Leading Architects Deliberate Artificial Intelligence, Emerging Technologies & the Future of Architecture

CHANDIGARH, India, Aug. 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Aimed at transforming industry–academia engagement from dialogue into tangible collaboration, the 4th International Conference on Trends in Architecture and Construction (ICTAC 2026) was inaugurated today at Chandigarh University, bringing leading architects, academicians, researchers, industry professionals and scholars onto a single platform to deliberate on the future of architecture and construction.

The conference set the stage for new industry partnerships, architecture and research consultancy, professional knowledge exchange and stronger industry exposure for future architects. Organised by the University Institute of Architecture (UIA), Chandigarh University, the two-day hybrid conference is being held on August 20 and 21, 2026 at Chandigarh University.

The inaugural day brought together eminent voices from the field of architectural education, research and professional practice, including Prof. Jayshree Deshpande, Director of the Council of Architecture – Training & Research Centre (COA-TRC) as Chief Guest, Yatin Pandya, Founder & Principal Architect, Footprints EARTH, Ahmedabad, Manmohan Khanna, Founder & Principal Architect, KMA Architecture and Chairman-IIA, Chandigarh Chapter as Guest of Honours, Prof. (Dr.) Vikas Rai Bhatnagar, Group Vice Chancellor, Prof. Dr R Jagdeesh Kannan, Pro Vice Chancellor-Academic Affairs, Chandigarh University among other dignitaries.

Speaking on the occasion, Prof. Jayashree Deshpande, Director of the Council of Architecture – Training & Research Centre (COA-TRC) said, “AI and other emerging technologies are a blessing because they can help us to think and design better. Architecture today deals with projects which are immense in scale, and it is not possible for an architect to do everything single-handedly. We must therefore learn to collaborate with engineers, planners, policymakers, consultants and specialists and technology can enable us to work together more effectively.”

Deshpande added, “We are entering an extraordinary phase of technological change, with artificial intelligence, digital twins, generative design, robotics and data-driven planning transforming the way we conceive, design and construct our buildings and cities. But technology should remain a means and not become the mission. Technology must be used to improve the quality of human life, to create spaces, cities and communities that are stronger, more resilient, inclusive and connected. Technology is smart, but the human should be wiser. If we learn to use technology properly, we can create wise cities that are technologically advanced but emotionally connected. This is particularly important as we work towards the vision of Viksit Bharat. Our young professionals should engage with the various initiatives of the Government of India and utilize the opportunities available to contribute to the development of the country. Ultimately, our responsibility as architects is not simply to create iconic buildings, but to create places where people feel safe, included, inspired and at home. If technology can help us achieve that, then it has truly served society and contributed to the larger vision of a Viksit Bharat.”

Yatin Pandya, Founder & Principal Architect, Footprints EARTH, Ahmedabad said, “Architecture is not merely about buildings or forms; it is about the experience, emotion and impact we create. Trends may come and go, but what is truly appropriate and meaningful can remain timeless. As architects, we must observe, understand and foresee the implications of even the smallest design decisions, because our responsibility extends beyond an individual client to the larger community and the future of our planet.”

Manmohan Khanna, Founder & Principal Architect, KMA Architecture said, “Chandigarh University has the potential to become one of the leading institutions in the country and the world and the students here are fortunate to be part of that journey. Students are our future and together we must work towards building the finest professionals for the country.”

A key thrust of ICTAC 2026 is its emphasis on creating concrete mechanisms for sustained industry–academia engagement. The inaugural day also featured the opening of the Heritage Exhibition – ‘Pehchan 2.0’, placing India’s architectural heritage within the wider discourse on identity, conservation and contemporary architectural practice.

The programme further witnessed the unveiling of the ICTAC Inaugural Board and the release of the Abstract Book, followed by paper presentations. The research presentations provided scholars and participants with a platform to share emerging ideas, studies and perspectives in architecture and construction.

The second day of the conference will feature the Industry Colloquium, comprising plenary sessions and high-level panel discussions with distinguished experts from academia, government and industry. A major highlight will be the signing of an MoU between UIA and Walia Creative Architects, creating a formal avenue for closer engagement between academic and professional practice.

About Chandigarh University

Chandigarh University is a NAAC A+ Grade University and QS World Ranked University. This autonomous educational institution is approved by UGC and is located near Chandigarh in the state of Punjab. It is the youngest university in India and the only private university in Punjab to be honoured with A+ Grade by NAAC (National Assessment and Accreditation Council). CU offers more than 109 UG and PG programs in the field of engineering, management, pharmacy, law, architecture, journalism, animation, hotel management, commerce, and others. It has been awarded as The University with Best Placements by WCRC.

Website address: https://www.cuchd.in/

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