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ZEISS Industrial Quality Solutions USA Announces New Leadership to Support Growing Customer Demand

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Following a period of rapid growth, ZEISS Industrial Quality Solutions USA invests in leadership and service transformation to scale alongside its customers.

WIXOM, Mich., Sept. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — ZEISS Industrial Quality Solutions USA today announced a series of leadership and capability investments designed to support continued business growth and increased customer demand nationwide. The announcement reflects ZEISS’ continued investment in the people, infrastructure and regional support needed to increase capacity, strengthen responsiveness and provide customers with greater access to ZEISS expertise.

ZEISS Industrial Quality Solutions USA invests in leadership and service transformation to support customer success.

The announcement includes the appointment of Daniel Tagscherer as Vice President, Head of Finance & Business Operations. With more than 20 years at ZEISS, he has held leadership roles spanning finance, operations and business transformation, most recently serving as Global Head of Finance & Controlling for ZEISS Industrial Quality Solutions. In his new role, Tagscherer will lead key business functions and strategic initiatives that support operational performance, organizational scalability and long-term growth.

“Our continued growth reflects the trust customers place in ZEISS and the value we deliver every day,” said Hendrie Viktor, President of ZEISS Industrial Quality Solutions North America. “Daniel’s combination of financial, operational and transformational leadership will be instrumental in helping us build for the future. His experience and perspective will help ensure we continue to do so with the same focus on quality, innovation and customer commitment that defines ZEISS.”

The company has also appointed Al Chiasson as Vice President, Head of Services. An industry veteran with more than two decades of experience, including more than a decade at ZEISS, Chiasson will lead the company’s service organization, strengthening alignment between technical expertise and service delivery. His deep understanding of customer requirements, applications and operational execution will help further enhance customer experience as ZEISS continues to expand its service capabilities.

“Al has played an important role in building the technical expertise that differentiates ZEISS in the market. He understands our customers’ applications, challenges and long-term goals and has a proven track record leading customer-focused teams. We have tremendous confidence in his ability to scale our service organization while maintaining the high standards of expertise, responsiveness and partnership our customers expect from ZEISS,” Tagscherer said.

Building on these leadership appointments, ZEISS Industrial Quality Solutions USA is implementing an optimized organizational service structure designed to support long-term expansion and customer success. The model creates focused, highly specialized teams with dedicated regional ownership, helping the company stay closely connected to customer needs.

These investments follow a period of double-digit growth over the past three years, as the company continues to scale its capabilities to support customers nationwide. Recent investments include expanding its field service technician network by more than 30 percent, increasing service management resources and investing in regional support capabilities. The company also opened two new ZEISS Quality Excellence Centers in less than a year (Bloomfield, Connecticut, and Huntersville, North Carolina). Together, these steps strengthen access to ZEISS expertise, applications support and service in response to growing demand.

“Our focus is on delivering the world-class service and support our customers deserve. As quality requirements become increasingly complex, access to expertise and trusted partnership is more important than ever. We are committed to helping our customers solve challenges faster and achieve their goals with confidence,” said Chiasson.

To learn more about ZEISS, visit www.zeiss.com/metrology

About ZEISS

ZEISS is an internationally leading technology enterprise operating in the fields of optics and optoelectronics. In the previous fiscal year, the ZEISS Group generated annual revenue totaling almost 12 billion euros in its four segments Semiconductor Manufacturing Technology, Industrial Quality & Research, Medical Technology, and Consumer Markets (September 30, 2025).

For its customers, ZEISS develops, produces, and distributes highly innovative solutions for industrial metrology and quality assurance, microscopy solutions for the life sciences and materials research, and medical technology solutions for diagnostics and treatment in ophthalmology and microsurgery. The name ZEISS is also synonymous with the world’s leading lithography optics, which are used by the chip industry to manufacture semiconductor components. There is global demand for trendsetting ZEISS brand products such as eyeglass lenses, camera lenses, and binoculars.

With a portfolio aligned with future growth areas like digitalization, healthcare, and Smart Production and a strong brand, ZEISS is shaping the future of technology and constantly advancing the world of optics and related fields with its solutions. The company’s significant, sustainable investments in research and development lay the foundation for the success and continued expansion of ZEISS’ technology and market leadership. ZEISS invests 15 percent of its revenue in research and development – this high level of expenditure has a long tradition at ZEISS and is also an investment in the future.

With over 46,600 employees, ZEISS is active globally in around 50 countries with more than 60 sales and service locations, around 40 research and development facilities, and 30 production facilities worldwide (September 30, 2025). Founded in 1846 in Jena, the company is headquartered in Oberkochen, Germany. The Carl Zeiss Foundation, one of the largest foundations in Germany committed to the promotion of science, is the sole owner of the holding company, Carl Zeiss AG.

Further information at www.zeiss.com 

ZEISS Industrial Quality Solutions

ZEISS Industrial Quality Solutions is a leading manufacturer of multidimensional metrology solutions. These include coordinate measuring machines, optical and multisensor systems, microscopy systems for industrial quality assurance as well as metrology software for the automotive, aircraft, mechanical engineering, plastics and medical technology industries. Innovative technologies such as 3D X-ray metrology for quality inspection round off the portfolio. In addition, ZEISS Industrial Quality Solutions offers a broad global spectrum of customer services with ZEISS Quality Excellence Centers close to its customers. The company is headquartered in Oberkochen. Production and development sites outside Germany are located in Minneapolis in the USA, Shanghai (China) and Bangalore (India). ZEISS Industrial Quality Solutions is part of the Industrial Quality & Research segment.

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Six Million Graded Submissions, 150,000 Teacher Hours Returned

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Agilix Labs’ BusyBee, the AI assistant built into the Buzz platform on Amazon Bedrock, now grades about a million K-12 submissions a month, each one approved by a teacher.

OREM, Utah, Sept. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Agilix Labs today announced that BusyBee, the AI assistant built into its Buzz platform on Amazon Bedrock from Amazon Web Services (AWS), has graded 6 million K-12 student submissions, returning roughly 150,000 hours of grading time to teachers.

Across more than 2.5 million submissions on the Buzz platform over the past two weeks, 29% of those graded without BusyBee received a written comment. Of those graded with BusyBee, 84% received one. The 29% says teachers already want to comment on student work. Doing it on every submission is what they lack the time for.

BusyBee lives inside Buzz, so it reads the teacher’s rubric and the student’s work where they already are and returns a draft comment and score. BusyBee never posts a grade. A teacher approves, edits or discards every draft before a student sees anything.

The pace keeps accelerating. BusyBee now grades about a million submissions a month, and Agilix expects the seventh million within weeks.

BusyBee runs on Amazon Bedrock, so student data stays inside AWS security and privacy controls, and Buzz can deploy in any AWS Region, including in-country where a ministry requires it. Agilix Labs holds the AWS AI Software Certification.

“The part that matters to me is a kid opening a returned assignment and finding a comment about their thinking, written by a teacher who had time to give it. BusyBee drafts, the teacher owns every word, and most kids now get that comment. The hours it gives back are for the students who need a teacher one-on-one.”

— Brad Marshall, President and Chief Operating Officer, Agilix Labs

“Systems with hundreds of thousands of teachers are asking whether a teacher can still review every draft at their scale. We have delivered more than 55 million enrollments through our partners to students in more than 200 countries and territories, and being on AWS means we can deploy in-country, at national scale.”

— Curt Allen, Chief Executive Officer, Agilix Labs

BusyBee is available to all Buzz platform customers and partners. Agilix Labs is an AWS ISV Accelerate member and is available on AWS Marketplace. Learn more at www.agilix.com/busybee.

About Agilix Labs

Agilix Labs builds Buzz, the digital publishing and delivery platform used by K-12 content publishers, virtual schools and education service centers. Buzz provides publisher-grade authoring, white-label delivery and BusyBee, its built-in AI assistant for teachers and students. Since 2000, Agilix partners have delivered more than 55 million enrollments to students in more than 200 countries and territories. Agilix Labs is based in Orem, Utah. Learn more at www.agilix.com.

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In HelloNation, Real Estate Expert Marcy Basrawala Details What a Local Realtor Mooresville NC Knows That Outside Agents Miss

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Local real estate expertise in Mooresville goes beyond MLS data, covering school zones, traffic patterns, and neighborhood details no algorithm captures.

MOORESVILLE, N.C., Sept. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — What can a local real estate agent in Mooresville tell buyers and sellers that an agent from outside the area cannot? A HelloNation article examines several areas where genuine local knowledge consistently outperforms what outside agents provide, and why that gap matters for buyers and sellers in the Lake Norman corridor.

School assignment boundaries are one of the most significant gaps, and the article explains that district lines near Mooresville do not always follow the patterns buyers expect based on zip codes or neighborhood names. A home that appears to sit within a desirable school zone may not actually fall within it, and discovering this after signing a contract creates real problems. A local realtor Mooresville NC buyers work with will flag this early and confirm school assignments before expectations are set.

Traffic patterns are another area where outside agents fall short. The article notes that growth along the Lake Norman corridor has changed commute times in ways that mapping applications during off-peak hours do not reflect. Real estate experts who live and work in the area have firsthand experience with which communities offer better access and which ones feel the congestion more.

Neighborhood character is also difficult to evaluate without on-the-ground familiarity. The article points out that shared amenities listed in a property description may be well-maintained or barely functional, and nearby commercial areas that appear quiet on a weekday can generate significant noise and activity on weekends. A local agent who works in the area regularly can give buyers an honest picture of what daily life looks like season to season, rather than what a listing description implies.

Pricing accuracy is another area where genuine local context makes a measurable difference, and the HelloNation article explains that Mooresville has a wide range of price points where the data driving accurate valuations in one neighborhood may not apply two miles away. Lake access, school assignment, HOA structure, builder reputation, and proximity to commercial areas all affect value in ways that require local knowledge to interpret correctly. Regional averages and countywide data miss the nuances that determine whether a specific property is priced fairly.

During due diligence, local expertise also reduces the likelihood of unwelcome surprises. Real estate experts with years of experience in the Mooresville market are more likely to know which areas have drainage concerns, which communities have faced reserve shortfalls, and which builders have track records worth researching before committing. That accumulated knowledge comes from closing deals in the same market over time, not from a database.

For buyers relocating from outside the region, the value of working with a local realtor Mooresville NC families and individuals can depend on becomes especially clear. Newcomers often rely on what they can see on a screen, including list price, square footage, and commute distance on a favorable traffic day. A local agent fills in the gaps with context about flood zones, road noise, seasonal dynamics, and community character that no listing description provides.

What Does a Local Mooresville Agent Know That Others Miss? features insights from Marcy Basrawala, Real Estate Expert of Mooresville, North Carolina, in HelloNation.

About HelloNation

HelloNation is America’s Good News Network, a premier media platform built on the idea that good news travels faster when real people tell real stories. Through its community-focused publications and innovative “edvertising” approach, HelloNation delivers content that informs, inspires, and spotlights the leaders making a meaningful impact in their communities.

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CRTC makes it easier for Canadians to compare Internet plans

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GATINEAU, QC, Sept. 10, 2026 /CNW/ — The CRTC is making it easier for Canadians to compare Internet plans and make sure they get the service they are paying for.

Changes to the Telecommunications Act require the CRTC to put new consumer protections in place. As part of this work, the CRTC held a public consultation on how to make shopping for Internet services easier for Canadians. During the consultation, the CRTC received 77 submissions and held a public hearing where it heard a wide range of views, including from individuals, consumer groups, and service providers.

Based on the public record, the CRTC is putting in place rules to ensure that Canadians will have clear and consistent information when shopping for Internet plans. They will be able to see the actual Internet speeds they can expect during the busiest times of day, rather than advertised “up to” speeds, and the monthly price after any promotion ends. This will make it easier for Canadians to compare plans, choose the one that best meets their needs, and avoid surprises.

Today’s decision builds on a series of actions the CRTC has taken to improve consumer protections, strengthen competition and help make services more affordable. The CRTC recently eliminated extra fees on Internet and cellphone plansimproved notifications about expiring contracts, and gave Canadians more flexibility to change or cancel their plans. More work is underway, including a review of the Consumer Protection Codes, with the goal of simplifying and combining them into one code.

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“Canadians deserve clear information about speeds and prices when shopping for Internet services. Today’s decision will make it easier for people to compare plans, know what to expect, and choose the service that is right for them.”

– Vicky Eatrides, Chairperson and Chief Executive Officer, CRTC

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The CRTC is an independent quasi-judicial tribunal that regulates the Canadian communications sector in the public interest. The CRTC holds public consultations on telecommunications and broadcasting matters and makes decisions based on the public record.The CRTC is strengthening consumer protections and supporting competition to ensure Canadians benefit from new choices and greater affordability of Internet and cellphone services. The Consumer Protections Action Plan sets out the actions we are taking to help protect and empower Canadians.

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Telecom Regulatory Policy CRTC 2026-238: Making it easier for consumers to shop for Internet services

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