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Granite Again Ranked Among Massachusetts’ Top Charitable Companies

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Boston Business Journal also names Granite CEO Rob Hale its 2026 CEO Social Leadership Award honoree

QUINCY, Mass., Sept. 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Granite Telecommunications, one of North America’s largest providers of communications and technology solutions to businesses and government agencies, today announced it has again been recognized among Massachusetts’ top corporate philanthropists by the Boston Business Journal (BBJ), ranking No. 3 on the publication’s 2026 Top Charitable Contributors List.

The recognition marks Granite’s 18th consecutive year on the BBJ list and its 10th straight year among the top three charitable contributors in Massachusetts. The annual ranking honors companies that reported at least $100,000 in cash contributions to Massachusetts-based charities during the prior calendar year.

The BBJ also named Granite CEO Rob Hale as its 2026 CEO Social Leadership Award honoree. The annual award recognizes a Greater Boston executive who demonstrates an extraordinary commitment to giving back to the community.

“This recognition belongs to our teammates, who bring Granite’s culture of giving to life with their time, generosity and heart, and to the nonprofit leaders doing the hard work every day,” said Hale. “I’m grateful that the BBJ is recognizing Granite’s collective impact, and I’m deeply humbled by the personal honor. More importantly, this recognition shines a light on the nonprofit partners whose tireless work improves countless lives and strengthens our communities.”

Granite’s Corporate Giving and Volunteerism
In 2025, Granite contributed more than $30 million in cash and in-kind donations to charitable organizations in Massachusetts and more than $30.2 million nationwide.

Granite supports causes including medical research and care, housing insecurity, education, food access and veterans’ services. Granite also gives teammates opportunities to support the communities where they live and work through Granite Gives Back, paid volunteer time, employee-led service projects and companywide fundraising efforts.

Granite’s signature Saving by Shaving fundraiser has brought together employees, family members, customers and supporters over the past 13 years. By shaving their heads, donating their hair and contributing to the campaign, participants have helped raise $62.7 million to support lifesaving medical research and patient care, benefiting Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in the event’s early years and Boston Children’s Hospital since 2019.

Rob Hale Honored for Social Leadership
The BBJ’s CEO Social Leadership Award recognizes Hale’s commitment to philanthropy and the example he has set for other business leaders. Hale and his wife, Karen, support nonprofit organizations working in health care, education, cancer research, youth development and social services.

In 2025, the Hales donated $110.9 million, including a $100 million gift to Boston Children’s Hospital, the largest gift in the hospital’s history. The gift will help transform pediatric behavioral health care by expanding treatment, research, clinical training and community support.

The Hales have become known for transformational philanthropic investments that strengthen organizations for the long term. In 2022, they committed $1 million per week for 52 weeks to support grassroots nonprofits, with many of the gifts establishing endowments to help sustain their missions for years to come. More recently, after completing his first Boston Marathon, Hale donated $26.2 million to 72 local charities, extending the spirit of the race into a region-wide investment in community organizations.

Granite and Hale were honored at the BBJ’s 21st annual Corporate Citizenship Awards on Sept. 16 at Big Night Live in Boston. The BBJ also featured Hale in a special profile highlighting his commitment to philanthropy and community impact.

To learn more about Granite’s philanthropic initiatives, visit granitenet.com/granite-gives-back.

About Granite
Granite delivers advanced communications and technology solutions to businesses and government agencies throughout the United States and Canada. The company serves more than two-thirds of Fortune 100 companies and has 1.75 million voice and data lines under management, supporting more than 650,000 locations. Founded in 2002, Granite has grown to be one of the largest competitive telecommunications carriers in the U.S. by simplifying sourcing and management of voice, data and cellular service with a single point of contact and consolidated invoicing for all locations nationwide. Today, Granite supports customers with a wide range of services, including access, UCaaS, mobile voice and data, and MSP solutions for SD-WAN, monitoring and network management. Granite employs more than 2,220 people at its headquarters in Quincy, Massachusetts, and 10 regional offices nationwide. For more information, visit www.granitenet.com.

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Teledyne LeCroy Announces PCI Express® 7.0 Protocol Exerciser

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Industry first standalone PCIe® 7.0 Protocol Exerciser, extends the Summit M616 Protocol Analyzer to deliver a complete validation and debug solution

MILPITAS, Calif., Sept. 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Teledyne LeCroy, the worldwide leader in protocol test solutions, today announced the release of the Summit™ Z74 Protocol Exerciser for PCI Express® (PCIe®) 7.0 technology, designed to accelerate the development, validation, and debug of next-generation PCIe devices and systems. Summit Z74 operates as a standalone protocol exerciser for controlled traffic generation, or pairs with the Summit M616 Protocol Analyzer to create a complete PCIe 7.0 analysis and exerciser solution. Together, the platforms give engineering teams the control and visibility needed to expose interoperability issues earlier, shorten debug cycles, and reduce development risk.

Artificial intelligence, machine learning, high-performance computing (HPC), cloud infrastructure, and advanced storage applications are driving the demand for faster, lower-latency interconnects. To meet that demand, PCIe 7.0 specification doubles the raw data rate of PCIe 6.0 specification from 64.0 GT/s to 128.0 GT/s and delivers up to 512 GB/s of bi-directional bandwidth in a x16 configuration. At these speeds, Pulse Amplitude Modulation 4-level (PAM4) signaling, FLIT-based protocol, and increasingly complex system architectures require validation tools that can generate precise protocol traffic, emulate real-world workloads, reproduce problem conditions, and provide deterministic control over PCIe link behavior throughout the development lifecycle.

The Summit Z74 addresses these challenges with a flexible architecture for PCIe 7.0 technology development. Used independently, it enables engineers to generate controlled protocol traffic, exercise device behavior, and validate responses under targeted conditions. Paired with the Summit M616 Protocol Analyzer, the Summit Z74 becomes part of a comprehensive debug and validation system that combines traffic generation with deep protocol capture, decode, analysis, and debug. This solution enables engineering teams to efficiently isolate, resolve and verify link training behavior, transaction-level issues, protocol errors, LTSSM transitions, interoperability challenges, and compliance-development concerns within an industry-leading and customer familiar Summit workflow.

“The rapid evolution of PCI Express technology to the PCIe 7.0 specification is enabling new levels of performance for AI, storage, and high-performance computing applications,” said Al Yanes, PCI-SIG President and Chairperson. “Protocol test equipment accelerates validation and ecosystem readiness to help engineers address growing system complexity.”

“The Summit Z74 extends our long-standing commitment to the PCIe design and test community,” said Michael Romm, General Manager, Teledyne LeCroy Protocol Solutions Group. “Engineering teams can deploy the industry’s first standalone PCIe 7.0 protocol exerciser or pair it with the Summit M616 to create a complete, familiar environment for traffic generation, protocol visibility, validation, and debug. This flexibility helps customers protect their test investment while confidently advancing next-generation PCIe designs.”

Availability

The Summit Z74 and the Summit M616 are available to PCI Express technology development teams preparing for PCIe 7.0 specification validation programs. Please contact Teledyne LeCroy for additional product information, technical specifications, configuration guidance, and availability details.

For more information about Teledyne LeCroy PCI Express protocol analyzers, exercisers, interposers, and compliance solutions, contact Teledyne LeCroy at +1 (800) 909-7211 or visit https://www.teledynelecroy.com.

About Teledyne LeCroy

Teledyne LeCroy is a leading manufacturer of advanced oscilloscopes, protocol analyzers, and other test instruments that verify performance, validate compliance, and debug complex electronic systems quickly and thoroughly. Since its founding in 1964, the Company has focused on incorporating powerful tools into innovative products that enhance “Time-to-Insight”. Faster time to insight enables users to rapidly find and fix defects in complex electronic systems, dramatically improving time-to-market for a wide variety of applications and end markets. Teledyne LeCroy is based in Chestnut Ridge, N.Y. For more information, visit Teledyne LeCroy’s website at teledynelecroy.com.

About PCI-SIG
PCI-SIG is the consortium that owns and manages PCI specifications as open industry standards. The organization defines industry standard I/O (input/output) specifications consistent with the needs of its members. Currently, PCI-SIG is comprised of 1,000 industry-leading member companies. To join PCI-SIG, and for a list of the Board of Directors, visit www.pcisig.com.

© 2026 by Teledyne LeCroy. All rights reserved. Specifications are subject to change without notice. PCI-SIG, PCIe and PCI Express are registered trademarks of PCI-SIG. Summit, CATC Trace, and Teledyne LeCroy are trademarks or registered trademarks of Teledyne LeCroy, Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

Technical contact: Gordon Getty – Senior Director of Product Management 408-273-5673
Customer contact: Teledyne LeCroy PSG Customer Care Center 800-909-7211
Website: https://www.teledynelecroy.com

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InventHelp Inventor Develops New Privacy & Security Product for Electronic Devices (TLS-1389)

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PITTSBURGH, Sept. 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — “I wanted to create a safe and secure way to use a computer, scroll through your phone, or watch television without compromising privacy or falling victim to cyber predators,” said an inventor, from Lakeland, Fla., “so I invented ONE FACE PRIVACY. My design prevents your privacy from being compromised, which could help solve numerous types of cyber victim issues.”

The patent-pending invention provides an effective way to increase privacy when using an electronic device. It also protects against cyber predators. As a result, it increases privacy, security, and safety. Additionally, it provides added protection and peace of mind. The invention features a unique design that is easy to use so it is ideal for households, owners and users of electronic devices, children, teens, etc.

The original design was submitted to the Tallahassee sales office of InventHelp. It is currently available for licensing or sale to manufacturers or marketers. For more information, write Dept. 25-TLS-1389, 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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Zillow Preview℠ listings are now live on Realtor.com®, offering the same early access on the two most-visited real estate platforms in the country

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SEATTLE and AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Zillow® and Realtor.com® today announced that Preview℠ is live on both sites, bringing pre-market homes to buyers across the two most-visited real estate platforms in the country. No special login or brokerage relationship required. The same early access for every buyer, on both platforms starting today.

This marks the realization of a collaboration announced in May, and the largest pre-market syndication effort in U.S. residential real estate. Whether searching on Zillow or Realtor.com®, buyers will now see pre-market listings at the same time — clearly labeled as Preview listings, with no insider track required.

“Today we set a new standard for pre-market transparency on Zillow and Realtor.com®,” said Christopher Roberts, Zillow’s chief product officer. “While others in this industry are moving in the other direction and restricting early listings to private networks, we’re proving that broad, public visibility is better for sellers, better for buyers and better for agents.”

“It takes a shared commitment to bring two platforms to the table, but on this, we agree: an open marketplace serves buyers and sellers better than a closed one,” said Anna Marie Castiglioni, Head of Realtor.com® Next. “Bringing Preview Listings to both platforms means every buyer, on either site, gets access to the same homes at the same time — and every seller gets the benefit of that broad reach.”

The collaboration launches as Zillow Preview has already achieved significant scale. More than 400 brokerage partners — including Keller Williams, RE/MAX, Leading Real Estate Companies of the World®, HomeServices of America, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices, United Real Estate, Engel & Völkers and Side — are enrolled in Zillow Preview, with listing creation continuing to grow.

A more complete search on both platforms
Preview listings are clearly labeled and receive enhanced visibility in search results and email alerts on both Zillow and Realtor.com®.

Once a buyer finds a Zillow Preview or Realtor.com® Preview home, they can:

Save it to stay updated as more details become availableContact the listing agent to get questions answered quicklyPre-book a tour to be one of the first in the door when the home is ready for showingsUse the extra time to connect with a buyer’s agent and get pre-approved for a mortgage — so they’re ready to act the moment the home goes live

Nearly 9 in 10 Americans (88%) say they would be at least somewhat interested in viewing pre-listed homes online if they were buying, according to a Zillow survey conducted by the Harris Poll.

A bigger stage for sellers and their agents
For sellers, the collaboration delivers pre-market exposure at a scale that wasn’t previously possible. Zillow and Realtor.com® together reach three-quarters of major portal visitors, according to Comscore data. Preview listings receive 18% more views, 9% more shares and 7% more saves than comparable listings during the first 14 days on market.

While sellers prepare their homes for sale, agents can build demand across both platforms simultaneously, turning the time before listing day into a marketing runway. Real buyer behavior during the Preview window — views, saves, tour requests — gives sellers and their agents pricing intelligence before a home officially launches on the MLS. Eighty-five percent of soon-to-be sellers say they’d be more likely to hire an agent who can pre-market their home to the broadest online audience.

As part of this collaboration, agents will receive the same benefits for both their Zillow Preview and Realtor.com® Preview listings, available at no cost to sellers or agents participating through an enrolled brokerage.

Participating agents receive three key benefits:

Greater visibility: Preview listings receive elevated placement in search results and saved-home alerts during the Preview period on both Zillow and Realtor.com®, helping more buyers discover the home earlier in the listing process.Free connections based on buyer choice: Consumers have the choice to connect with the listing agent or with a local buyer’s agent, depending on their needs. When a buyer reaches out to the listing agent directly through Zillow or Realtor.com®, those connections are free for the listing agent.Revenue participation: If a qualified Preview connection from either a Zillow Preview or Realtor.com® Preview home results in a closed transaction through a qualified partner agent, the listing agent may receive a share of the revenue earned from that transaction, settled through their brokerage. This fee does not increase consumers’ or agents’ costs. As always, commissions remain negotiable between consumers and the agents representing them.

About Zillow Group: 
Zillow Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: Z and ZG) is reimagining real estate to make home a reality for more and more people.

As the most visited real estate app and website in the United States, Zillow connects hundreds of millions of consumers with innovative technology, trusted agents and loan officers, and seamless digital solutions. With industry-leading tools and resources, Zillow supercharges real estate professionals so they can grow their businesses and deliver exceptional client experiences. For renters and housing providers, Zillow offers not only a robust marketplace but a set of end-to-end products and services to streamline applications, leases, payments and more.

Zillow’s ecosystem spans the entire home journey — from dreaming and shopping to renting, buying, selling and financing.

Zillow Group’s affiliates, subsidiaries and brands include Zillow®, Zillow Premier Agent®, Zillow Home Loans®, Zillow Rentals®, Zillow® New Construction, Trulia®, StreetEasy®, Out East®, HotPads®, Follow Up Boss®, ShowingTime® and dotloop®.

All marks herein are owned by MFTB Holdco, Inc., a Zillow affiliate. Zillow Home Loans, LLC is an Equal Housing Lender, NMLS #10287 (www.nmlsconsumeraccess.org). © 2026 MFTB Holdco, Inc., a Zillow affiliate.

About Realtor.com®
For over 30 years, Realtor.com® has connected buyers, sellers, and renters with trusted insights, professional guidance and powerful tools to help them find their perfect home. Recognized as the No. 1 real estate site REALTOR® agents recommend, Realtor.com® delivers consumer connections and a robust suite of marketing tools to support business growth. Realtor.com® is operated by News Corp [Nasdaq: NWS, NWSA] [ASX: NWS, NWSLV] subsidiary Move, Inc.

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