HelloNation Article Explains Why Aging Office Computers Can Quietly Raise Costs and Slow Daily Business Operations.

BUFFALO, N.Y., Sept. 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The article explains that a computer can still turn on and still fail to perform well. Aging office computers often take much longer to open programs than newer models, and employees notice the delay even without knowing the cause.

According to the article, older hardware also tends to fail more often as parts wear down over time. Hard drives, batteries, and cooling systems all become less reliable with age, which can lead to repair bills or unexpected downtime.

The article notes that security is another growing concern, since many older machines no longer receive full software updates. Businesses that store customer or financial records face greater risk when equipment cannot keep up with current protections.

The article breaks computer costs into two parts, the price paid at purchase and the cost of keeping a machine running afterward. It explains that repairs, support calls, and slow performance can quietly outweigh the savings from delaying a purchase.

Employee time is described in the article as one of the largest hidden costs of outdated technology. A worker who loses ten minutes a day to a slow machine can lose close to forty hours a year, a loss that grows quickly across a full staff.

The article states that most computers perform well for three to five years before real slowdowns begin, and that watching for early warning signs helps time an upgrade before problems affect daily work. It lists frequent freezing, slow startups, and repeated support calls as signals worth taking seriously.

Budgeting for replacement ahead of time, the article explains, reduces stress when a device eventually fails and turns technology spending into a predictable expense rather than an emergency one. Businesses that track replacement cycles closely, it notes, tend to avoid costly surprises and keep operations running smoothly.

The right timeline, according to the article, depends on how a business actually uses its technology day to day. Companies that rely on design work, data analysis, or other demanding tasks may need to replace equipment sooner than businesses with lighter computing needs.

Insights from IT Expert Richard Hermann, featured in the article, point to reviewing computer age and performance once or twice a year as a simple way to catch problems with aging office computers early. The article adds that backups, data transfer, and a short training period for new equipment all deserve attention during any replacement plan.

The article recommends that owners avoid waiting until a computer completely fails, since emergency replacements often mean lost data and rushed purchases. A well timed upgrade, it explains, often pays for itself through fewer repairs, better security, and less lost time.

Overall, the article frames aging office computers as a hidden cost that grows over time rather than a single dramatic failure. Regular attention to performance, security, and employee feedback, IT Expert Richard Hermann’s insights suggest, supports smoother operations and fewer disruptions for a growing business.

Signs It Is Time to Retire Aging Business Computers features insights from Richard Hermann, IT Expert of Buffalo, New York, in HelloNation.

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NEW YORK, Sept. 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — LivePerson (NASDAQ: LPSN) (“LivePerson” or “the Company”), a leading provider of predictable conversational AI, today announced that its stockholders voted to approve the proposed transaction with SoundHound AI, Inc. (NASDAQ: SOUN) at the Company’s Special Meeting of Stockholders (the “Special Meeting”) held earlier today.

John Sabino, CEO of LivePerson, said, “We are pleased with the results from our special meeting and thank our stockholders for their support as LivePerson takes this important step forward. We are now one step closer to joining forces with SoundHound AI, further strengthening our position in conversational AI and better positioning the combined business to serve customers and partners at scale. We look forward to working closely with the SoundHound AI team to complete this transaction and deliver the significant value creation potential it offers our stockholders.”

The transaction is expected to close on September 4, 2026, subject to the satisfaction or waiver of customary closing conditions. The final, certified voting results for the Special Meeting will be reported in a Form 8-K filed by LivePerson with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.

About LivePerson

LivePerson (NASDAQ: LPSN) is an enterprise leader in predictable conversational AI. The world’s leading brands use our award-winning Conversational Cloud and Syntrix platforms to connect with millions of customers. We power nearly a billion messages every month, providing uniquely rich data analytics, agent training, and AI evaluation tools to unlock the power of conversational AI for better business outcomes. Learn more at liveperson.com.

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Veteran hospitality hires and internal promotions deepen expertise across nightlife, daylife, hotels and resorts

LAS VEGAS, Sept. 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — UrVenue, a hospitality technology company that enables venues, hotels and resorts to sell, operate and distribute experience inventory, today announced the opening of its new corporate headquarters at 3327 S. Las Vegas Blvd., Suite 3400, on the Las Vegas Strip, along with strategic hires and internal promotions across Customer Success, Business Development, and Marketing.

The Strip location was a deliberate choice, placing UrVenue closer to many of the hospitality, gaming, nightlife and entertainment operators it serves. The investments come as UrVenue accelerates its commercial strategy across its established nightlife and daylife business while expanding its presence across hotels and resorts.

“Opening our headquarters directly on the Las Vegas Strip is an important milestone for UrVenue,” said Emily Curtin, Interim CEO of UrVenue. “This is where the company started, where we have built some of our deepest customer relationships and where hospitality continues to set the pace for the industry. Being here keeps us close to our customers as we accelerate growth across both our venue and resort businesses.”

Michael Sullivan will lead global client success across UrVenue’s nightlife, daylife and lifestyle business, with responsibility for customers worldwide utilizing the UrVenue Venue Management System (VMS). His appointment reinforces UrVenue’s continued investment in the sectors at the foundation of its business. Sullivan brings more than 25 years of hospitality and nightlife experience, including Wynn Nightlife, TAO Group, 9 Group, SBE, Club Space and The Ritz-Carlton. He also co-founded and helped scale a national hospitality consulting firm with Jon Taffer, host of Bar Rescue, advising operators on strategy, operations, technology and business transformation.

Amy You joins UrVenue as Business Development Executive, bringing more than a decade of luxury hospitality and global sales experience. Most recently Senior Manager of Global Luxury Sales at Caesars Entertainment, You led luxury sales across a premier portfolio of suites, penthouses and villas while cultivating relationships across travel, luxury lifestyle, entertainment, nightlife, daylife, hotel and casino. Her career also includes Caesars Palace, Nobu Hotel Las Vegas, The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas and ARIA Resort & Casino.

Kerry Osborne has been promoted to Client Success Manager with global oversight of hotel and resort customers utilizing UrResort, UrVenue’s Property Experience Management System (PXMS). Osborne has played an important role in UrVenue’s enterprise customer relationships and continued expansion within the hotel and resort sector.

UrVenue has also appointed Joseph Pomar-Webb as Senior Marketing Manager, bringing 10 years of marketing and communications experience, including roles with MGM Resorts International, Caesars Entertainment and The STRAT Hotel, Casino & Tower.

“‘Hospitality for Hospitality’ is one of our core values, and it directly influences how we build our team,” said Tracee Nalewak, Chief Growth Officer at UrVenue. “We hire people who know our customers’ world because they have worked in it themselves. Combining that industry perspective with the product knowledge of people who have grown within UrVenue gives us the depth to strengthen relationships, uncover new opportunities and support customers as their businesses evolve.”

ABOUT URVENUE
UrVenue is a hospitality technology company that helps venues, hotels and resorts sell, operate and distribute experience inventory. Its Venue Management System (VMS) powers nightclubs, dayclubs, lounges and special events, while UrResort, its Property Experience Management System (PXMS), serves hotels, all-inclusive resorts and integrated resort casinos. UrVenue helps operators drive incremental revenue, streamline operations and expand how experiences are sold across direct and third-party channels.

For more information, visit urvenue.com.

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