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CRISP Shared Services and CRISP Name David Hale as General Counsel

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Hale brings to the role more than 25 years of diverse industry experience to support unique needs of the interoperability community

COLUMBIA, Md., Sept. 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — CRISP Shared Services (CSS), a nonprofit providing health infrastructure and data exchange technology across the nation, today announced David Hale has joined as general counsel of CSS and CRISP, the state designated health information exchange (HIE) and Health Data Utility (HDU) for Maryland.

Hale will lead the organizations’ legal function and advise executive leadership and their respective boards on governance, regulatory compliance, privacy and security, and enterprise risk.

“David’s proven ability to align legal strategy with business objectives will be a tremendous asset as we continue to grow and evolve,” said Craig Behm, president and CEO of CSS and CRISP. “His strong reputation as a trusted advisor, collaborative leader, and strategic problem solver will be invaluable to the communities we serve.”

With more than 25 years of experience spanning healthcare, financial services, technology, and private practice, David offers a broad perspective on protecting sensitive data and operating responsibly in complex, highly regulated environments. His experience building scalable legal and privacy programs will help guide CSS and CRISP through continued growth while advancing positive patient impact and the trusted use of health information.

“I’m excited to join the CSS family,” said David Hale. “It’s a great organization with incredible people and a critical mission. I look forward to helping them shape the future of interoperability and how it will benefit the entire healthcare landscape.”

Before joining CSS and CRISP, David served as general counsel and chief privacy officer at Minty, a technology company, and as deputy general counsel and chief privacy officer at TD Ameritrade, a Fortune 500 financial services company that served more than 13 million clients. He also led the Privacy and Data Security practice at Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck, a nationally recognized law and government relation firm, where he advised healthcare organizations, business associates, and other regulated entities. He is a Fellow of Information Privacy with the International Association of Privacy Professionals, a Ponemon Institute Fellow, and a member of the Maryland and New York bars. David earned his JD from the George Washington University Law School and his bachelor’s degree from Rice University.

About CRISP Shared Services
CRISP Shared Services (CSS) is a nonprofit, mission-driven company that provides shared technical infrastructure, user applications, and data exchange services through a cloud-native platform to support the secure, reliable flow of actionable health information across healthcare sectors and regions. CSS currently services a dozen states and territories across the United States, providing partners with technology, strategy, and governance support to advance the trusted exchange and use of health information to advance patient outcomes.

About CRISP
CRISP is a regional health information exchange (HIE) serving Maryland and five other states through shared services partnerships. A non-profit organization advised by a wide range of stakeholders who are responsible for healthcare throughout the region, CRISP has been formally designated as Maryland’s statewide health information exchange by the Maryland Health Care Commission. Additionally, CRISP serves as the Health Data Utility (HDU) in Maryland. As an HDU, CRISP is committed to advancing technical capabilities to support electronic exchange of a variety of clinical and non-clinical data sets to strengthen population health and expand public health reporting. For more information, visit https://www.crisphealth.org.

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iAutomation to Attend PACK EXPO International 2026, Supporting Sister Company RND Automation

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iAutomation will walk the show floor at PACK EXPO International 2026, supporting sister company RND Automation’s packaging demos, testing, and robotics at Booth #N-5115.

CHICAGO, Sept. 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — iAutomation, a division of CAS Holdings, announced today that its team will attend PACK EXPO International 2026, taking place October 18–21 at McCormick Place in Chicago, Illinois. iAutomation will walk the show floor and support its sister company, RND Automation, which will exhibit at Booth #N-5115 in the North Building.

“We’re excited to be back at PACK EXPO International this year,” said Patrick McDermott, CEO of CAS Holdings. “Events like this are a great opportunity to see where packaging and processing automation are headed, and to connect face-to-face with the partners and customers who make our work possible.”

PACK EXPO International is one of the packaging and processing industry’s largest gatherings, drawing manufacturers, suppliers, and solution providers from around the world. iAutomation’s presence at the show underscores its ongoing commitment to staying close to industry trends in automation, packaging, and processing technology, and to supporting the broader family of companies it operates alongside.

At Booth #N-5115, RND Automation will showcase its expanding packaging-equipment portfolio, including a live KANGA Poucher pouching demonstration, its configurable High-Risk Test Bench for evaluating challenging automation applications before they reach full production, and a large-scale FANUC M-710 industrial robot display. Attendees will also have the chance to enter RND’s PACK EXPO giveaway for a Bambu Lab 3D printer. More information on RND’s exhibit is available at rndautomation.com/rnd-automation-pack-expo-2026.

Vendor Partners Featured in the Booth

RND’s Test Bench exhibit will feature technology from automation suppliers also represented across iAutomation’s vendor network, including:

Doosan RoboticsOnRobotB&R Industrial AutomationFANUCPilzBanner EngineeringFesto

Representatives from iAutomation will be available throughout the show to meet with current and prospective partners, discuss automation and integration needs, and connect attendees with the right resources across its distribution, panel building & assembly, engineering & integration, and system integration & engineering services teams. Attendees who would like to meet with iAutomation during the show are encouraged to reach out in advance to schedule a dedicated appointment, so that the right team members are available at the time that works best. To schedule, please contact marketing@i-automation.com

Registration for PACK EXPO International is complimentary using code 90R21 at packexpointernational.com.

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Erika Jacques
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LeapXpert and Carahsoft Partner to Bring Governed Messaging Solutions to the Public Sector

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Advanced Communications Platform Now Available to Federal, State and Local Government Agencies

NEW YORK and RESTON, Va., Sept. 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — LeapXpert, the leader in Governed Communication Intelligence, and Carahsoft Technology Corp., The Trusted Government IT Solutions Provider®, today announced a partnership to bring governed messaging to the Public Sector. Under the agreement, Carahsoft will serve as LeapXpert’s Master Government Aggregator®, making The LeapXpert Communications Platform available to Federal, State and Local Government agencies through Carahsoft’s reseller partners and The Interlocal Purchasing System (TIPS), OMNIA Partners, E&I Cooperative Services Contract and The Quilt contracts.

Government officials increasingly rely on consumer messaging channels, including WhatsApp, Signal, iMessage and SMS, to communicate with colleagues, constituents and external stakeholders. Yet many agencies lack the infrastructure needed to capture, govern and archive these conversations in accordance with National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) record retention requirements, Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) obligations and broader Federal security mandates. The result is a growing compliance gap between how Public Sector employees communicate and what agencies can account for.

The LeapXpert Communications Platform enables secure communication across consumer messaging channels while capturing conversations in real time, allowing organizations to apply policy and governance as communications take place. LeapXpert serves hundreds of enterprise customers and hundreds of thousands of employees and professionals across 50 countries, spanning financial services, Government and the Forbes Global 2000.

“Federal employees are already having these conversations on WhatsApp and Signal. Until now, the record of them lived on a personal phone, outside every system meant to protect it,” said Avi Pardo, Co-Founder and CBO at LeapXpert. “Government is now our fastest-growing segment, and the demand is arriving faster than a direct sales motion can meet it. Carahsoft brings the agency relationships and the contract reach to close that gap, and its reseller and value-added partner community extends it further than we could build on our own timeline.”

“Government agencies need secure, governed communications across the messaging channels their employees already rely on,” said Brian O’Donnell, Vice President of Cybersecurity Solutions at Carahsoft. “LeapXpert’s Communications Platform provides agencies with a scalable path to integrate governed messaging across their organization, providing a solution that meets Federal security and compliance requirements. Together with our reseller partners, Carahsoft and LeapXpert are delivering Government-grade, mission-ready messaging security across the Public Sector.”

LeapXpert’s solutions are available through Carahsoft’s TIPS Contract #220105, OMNIA Partners Contract #R240303, E&I Contract #EI00063~2021MA and The Quilt Master Service Agreement Number MSA05012019-F. For more information, contact the Carahsoft Team at (703) 889-9710 or LeapXpert@carahsoft.com. Learn more about LeapXpert’s solutions here.

About LeapXpert

LeapXpert is the leader in Governed Communication Intelligence. The LeapXpert Communications Platform brings enterprise-grade governance to the consumer messaging channels employees and clients already use. Every conversation is captured, governed, and understood in real time, turning client interactions into intelligence businesses can act on. Hundreds of the world’s most demanding enterprises across financial services, government, and the Forbes Global 2000 rely on LeapXpert daily. For more information, visit LeapXpert.com.

About Carahsoft’s Cybersecurity Solutions Portfolio

Carahsoft’s Cybersecurity solutions portfolio includes leading and emerging technology vendors who enable organizations to defend against cyber threats, manage risk and achieve compliance. Supported by dedicated cybersecurity product specialists and an extensive ecosystem of resellers, integrators and service providers, we help organizations identify the right technology for unique environments and provide access to technology solutions through our broad portfolio of contract vehicles. The cybersecurity portfolio spans solutions for Supply Chain Risk Management, Cloud Security, Zero Trust, Network & Infrastructure, Identity & Access Management, Risk & Compliance and more, ensuring comprehensive protection for organizations’ cyber ecosystems. Explore Carahsoft’s Cybersecurity Solutions for Government here. 

About Carahsoft

Carahsoft Technology Corp. is The Trusted Government IT Solutions Provider, supporting Public Sector organizations across Federal, State and Local Government agencies and Education and Healthcare markets. As the Master Government Aggregator for our vendor partners, we deliver solutions for Cybersecurity, MultiCloud, DevSecOps, Artificial Intelligence, Customer Experience and Engagement, Open Source and more. Working with resellers, systems integrators and consultants, our sales and marketing teams provide industry leading IT products, services and training through hundreds of contract vehicles. Visit us at www.carahsoft.com. 

 

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JisuLife and POP MART Announce Their First Collaboration Featuring TWINKLE TWINKLE

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LOS ANGELES, Sept. 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — JisuLife, ranked the world’s No. 1 portable fan brand by Euromonitor International, today announced its first collaboration with POP MART, featuring the beloved character IP TWINKLE TWINKLE.

Inspired by a group of tiny stars, TWINKLE TWINKLE tells heartfelt stories of courage, longing, and love. The partnership brings the character’s whimsical world to JisuLife’s lifestyle technology, blending imaginative design with practical innovation.

At the heart of the collection is the Pro1S handheld fan from JisuLife’s Pro Series. Featuring 100 adjustable speed settings and up to 40 hours of battery life, the Pro1S delivers powerful, customizable cooling in a compact form. Reimagined through the visual world of TWINKLE TWINKLE, the fan becomes both a functional device and a form of personal expression.

The campaign features JisuLife’s brand ambassador TEN, a Thai singer, dancer, rapper, and solo artist known for his work with NCT and WayV. Recognized for his creative versatility and international appeal, TEN brings the campaign message, “Wind Flows, Love Glows,” to life by connecting performance, personal expression, and everyday comfort.

The partnership reflects JisuLife’s commitment to creating products that combine technology, thoughtful design, and emotional connection. By working with POP MART and TEN, JisuLife continues to explore new ways to bring comfort, creativity, and cultural storytelling into consumers’ daily lives.

“We are delighted to partner with POP MART and bring the heartfelt world of TWINKLE TWINKLE to JisuLife,” said Gino He, Cofounder of JisuLife. “With the Pro1S, we want people to feel love in every breeze and experience a sense of comfort and care wherever life takes them.”

The limited edition JisuLife x POP MART TWINKLE TWINKLE collection will be available through JisuLife.com beginning at 8:00 p.m. PDT on Sept. 30, 2026. The Pro1S will retail for $99.99, excluding taxes and shipping.

About JisuLife

Founded in 2016, JisuLife specializes in portable fans designed for modern life. Ranked the world’s No. 1 portable fan brand by Euromonitor International, the company develops innovative cooling solutions guided by its core values of care, comfort, convenience, cooperation, and creation. For more information, visit JisuLife.com.

About POP MART

Founded in 2010, POP MART (09992.HK) is a leading company in the designer collectibles and pop culture entertainment industry. Leveraging our ecosystem built around characters and IPs, connecting with our fans through creative, immersive experiences, POP MART aims to light up passion and bring joy to fans everywhere.

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Crystal Li
PR Manager
crystal@jisulife.com

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