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Parks Associates: Managed Connectivity Is Becoming Essential Infrastructure For The Modern Multifamily Experience

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New Parks Associates white paper, developed in partnership with Calix, examines the role of reliable connectivity, cybersecurity, smart home services, and stronger resident experiences

PLANO, Texas, Oct. 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — New research from Parks Associates, released in partnership with Calix, highlights how resident expectations and the influx of connected devices are pushing broadband in multifamily properties from a basic utility into a platform supporting the entire resident experience. Beyond Connectivity: Securing the Modern Resident Experience examines how multifamily properties can build a resident-centered managed connectivity experience that supports connected devices, bandwidth-intensive applications, property operations, and future services.

“Managed connectivity gives multifamily properties an opportunity to think beyond simply providing internet access,” said Elizabeth Parks, President and CMO, Parks Associates. “The network is the foundation for a broader resident experience, supporting work, entertainment, smart home devices, security, and new digital services. Reliability, simplicity, and security are critical as these environments become more connected.”

Today’s residents expect internet that is available at move-in, performs consistently across a growing number of devices, works well throughout the property, and protects their personal information and connected home. The research highlights several trends driving investment in managed connectivity:

The average US household has approximately 17 connected devices, increasing demands on the home network.49% of US internet households own at least one smart home device, creating additional opportunities for properties to support connected services.29% of consumers ages 65-74 and 25% of those 75+ are interested in smart amenity packages, including video doorbells, smart locks, thermostats, and safety and monitoring devices.Residents with in-unit routers or gateways report fewer technical issues and higher internet NPS than residents relying on shared gateways.Whole-home cybersecurity is associated with higher provider satisfaction, with users of these services reporting an NPS of 46 for their home internet provider.

“As digital experiences continue to be an essential part of everyday life, connectivity and cybersecurity will increasingly influence resident satisfaction, retention, and property value,” said Jess Parsons, Area Vice President, Marketing, Calix. “The multifamily opportunity is no longer simply to connect residents. It’s to help property owners create trusted, connected experiences for a more digital, AI-driven world while reducing operational friction and strengthening the value of their communities.”

Managed networks can also simplify one of the most important moments in the resident journey: move-in. Instant-on connectivity eliminates installation appointments and equipment delays and allows residents to connect their devices immediately.

The research recommends that properties design for reliability, prioritize the in-unit network experience, simplify activation, provide visible support, and build trust through transparency and cybersecurity. Together, these capabilities position managed connectivity as an increasingly important foundation for the connected multifamily property and the next generation of resident services.

Beyond Connectivity: Securing the Modern Resident Experience is published by Parks Associates in partnership with Calix.

About Parks Associates

Parks Associates helps companies identify new opportunities, refine strategy, and accelerate growth in connected technology markets through data-driven insights and industry expertise. With more than 40 years of experience, the firm delivers proprietary consumer and industry research, market forecasts, and strategic analysis that guide business decisions across personal, connected home, small business, and commercial technology ecosystems.

About Calix

Calix, Inc. is an AI platform company that enables service providers to transform their operations and accelerate delivery of differentiated experiences—so they can compete and win in the markets and communities they serve.

Through the AI-native Calix One platform, service providers can securely and privately activate agentic-AI alongside their human teams to acquire new subscribers, grow existing subscriber revenue, and build loyalty across residential, business, municipal, and MDU markets. More than 1,200 customers of all sizes leverage the Calix One platform, which has evolved over 15 years at an investment of more than $2 billion.

Calix innovation cycles are underpinned by a strong financial balance sheet and a people first culture that routinely earns broad industry recognition—winning 81 culture and innovation awards since 2025 alone, as well as Fortune’s 100 Best Companies to Work For® in 2026.

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Parks Associates
972.490.1113
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Print Banners NYC Delivers Custom Stage Backdrops for High-Level UNGA Women Empowerment Summit

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Print Banners NYC delivered custom, glare-free stretch fabric backdrops for a high-level UNGA Women Empowerment in Cybersecurity summit, providing rapid production, secure delivery, and on-time installation despite strict Manhattan security restrictions.

NEW YORK, Oct. 2, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Leading NYC-based rush printing experts successfully delivered custom stretch fabric displays for global leaders during the United Nations General Assembly week. The High-Level Convening on Women Empowerment in Cybersecurity was jointly hosted by UN Women, the Global Cybersecurity Forum, and the Permanent Mission of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia on September 23, 2026. Such high-profile events and diplomatic summits leave zero room for error and Print Banners NYC lived up to the challenge.

As NYC’s ultimate rush order specialist, we handle last-minute printing so you can order today and receive today. Honestly, we print everything except dollar bills.

Focus on Print Quality

Print Banners NYC put up glare-free, wrinkle-free displays of 20×10 ft and 10×8 ft, with precise color and high contrast to create the perfect backdrop for delegates. When world leaders speak, flash photography is bound to happen, and this is the true test of a backdrop. Print Banner NYC’s visuals came out sharp and crisp throughout the event as the world watched HD broadcast. The custom blue, multi-agency backdrop defined the summit’s visual presentation as colors did not bleed or blur despite all the exposure to heat and light.

The team used polyester banners to get the crisp look with high-tension installation. The fabric and frame for such banners are designed for rapid assembly, which is crucial at such events. A matte finish was chosen because it absorbs light to prevent flash glare from press photo lines.

“In global diplomacy, event deadlines are stringent, and quality cannot be compromised,” said Mohamad Faroqui, Founder of Print Banners NYC. “As NYC’s ultimate rush order specialist, we handle last-minute printing so you can order today and receive today. Honestly, we print everything except dollar bills,” Faroqui added.

Navigating UNGA Security Zones

Despite strict security zones across Manhattan, the Print Banners NYC team managed logistics exceptionally well. The team navigated street closures, NYPD checkpoints, and strict venue security clearances, demonstrating commitment to timely delivery and flawless installation. Truly, a last-minute printing specialist.

An integrated pipeline of in-house design finalization and delivery to the venue with the installation team helped with timely completion of the tasks. Print Banners NYC team arrived at the venue ready to set up the banners on time before the event started.

About Print Banners NYC

Print Banners NYC is New York’s premier fast-turnaround large-format printer, specializing in tension fabric displays, trade show exhibits, step-and-repeats, and emergency same-day delivery across all five boroughs. They work with vinyl banners, tension fabric displays, mesh banners, and a variety of trade show graphics. The team prints a variety of displays for trade shows, including fabrics, floor graphics, window graphics, event tents, advertising flags- you name it. They also provide design and material selection assistance. Interested buyers can contact the team via email at info@printbanners.nyc or directly call 1-646-437-8716. They also have a direct order facility for clients with ready graphics on the website. The NYC-based printer serves all five boroughs of New York.

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Mohamad faroqui, Print Banners NYC, 1 646-727-7484, info@printbanners.nyc, https://www.printbanners.nyc/

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IDrive Business Offers Affordable, Comprehensive Cloud Backup to Help Small Businesses Safeguard Critical Data

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LOS ANGELES, Oct. 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — IDrive, a leading provider of cloud backup and storage solutions, is helping small businesses protect their critical business data with IDrive Business, an affordable cloud backup solution designed to simplify data protection across computers, servers and other devices.

As businesses increasingly rely on digital data to manage daily operations, the loss of critical files due to hardware failure, accidental deletion, malware, ransomware or other unexpected events can disrupt productivity and business continuity. IDrive Business enables organizations to automatically back up important data to the cloud, providing a secure, accessible copy that can be restored when needed.

Designed to meet the needs of small and growing businesses, IDrive Business combines cloud backup, centralized administration and flexible recovery capabilities in a single solution. Businesses can protect multiple computers and servers under one account while managing backup activity remotely through a centralized web console.

Unlike traditional backup approaches that can require extensive infrastructure and manual intervention, IDrive Business runs scheduled backups in the background, helping organizations maintain data protection without interrupting everyday workflows.

Key features of IDrive Business include:

Comprehensive Business Backup: Back up business computers, servers and supported network storage devices to the cloud through a centralized account.Automated Data Protection: Schedule regular backups to help ensure critical files are protected without requiring employees to initiate each backup manually.Centralized Management: Monitor backup activity, manage users and groups, and remotely configure backup and restore operations through a web-based console.Flexible Data Recovery: Restore backed-up files when data is accidentally deleted, lost or otherwise unavailable.Advanced Data Security: Protect files with 256-bit AES encryption during transfer and storage, with an optional private encryption key for additional control.Server and Database Backup: Protect supported business servers, databases and virtualized environments, including Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle, VMware and Hyper-V.Remote and Mobile Access: Access backed-up files through a web browser or supported iOS and Android applications.Disaster Recovery Options: Support business recovery strategies with IDrive BMR, a bare-metal disaster recovery solution with cloud replication.

With a centralized approach to backup and recovery, IDrive Business helps small businesses reduce the complexity of managing data protection across multiple devices. Administrators can oversee backup operations remotely, while employees benefit from automated protection that works in the background.

Affordable Backup Designed for Growing Businesses
For small businesses, the cost and complexity of data protection can create barriers to implementing a consistent backup strategy. IDrive Business offers storage-based plans designed to help organizations protect their data while managing backup costs.

Pricing for IDrive Business for monthly plans starts at $59.99/month for 1.25TB of storage, and can be scaled up as needed.

Yearly plans start at $19.99/month for 500GB of storage, and all plans can be scaled up for the growing needs of customers.

For more pricing and storage options, see here: https://www.idrive.com/small-business.

By combining centralized management, automated backups, secure cloud storage and flexible recovery options, IDrive Business helps organizations establish a practical data protection strategy without the overhead of maintaining a separate backup infrastructure.

To learn more about IDrive Business, visit: https://www.idrive.com/small-business.

IDrive Business also offers cloud-to-cloud backup to help businesses protect data stored in leading cloud applications. Available as add-ons, IDrive provides backup for Microsoft Office 365, Microsoft Entra ID, Google Workspace, Box, Dropbox and Salesforce, enabling businesses to add an additional layer of protection for critical cloud-based business data. With automated backups and flexible recovery options, these add-ons help organizations maintain control of their data across the cloud services they rely on every day.

About IDrive

IDrive Inc. is a privately held company specializing in cloud storage, cloud backup, file sharing, remote access, compliance and related technologies. Core services include IDrive®, RemotePC™ and IBackup. The company’s services help over 5 million customers back up over 1 Exabyte of data.

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Kase and Perelel Celebrate Six Years of Growth

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Kase and Perelel mark six years of delivering exceptional customer experiences

FONTANA, Calif., Oct. 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Kase, a nationwide provider of omnichannel fulfillment solutions, and Perelel, the OB/GYN-founded supplement company, are celebrating six years of partnership.

“Changing fulfillment providers is one of the most challenging and costly transitions a brand can face,” said Peter Davis, President of Kase. “In six years of growth, Perelel has never had to make that change. A long-term partnership means the operation grows with the business and its changing needs.”

Since selecting Kase as its first third-party logistics provider in 2020, Perelel has expanded across multiple fulfillment locations and channels, with Kase supporting Amazon FBA preparation, EDI-enabled wholesale, lot-level reporting, and custom kitting. The brand’s fulfillment is closely tied to customer trust, serving women during time-sensitive health stages, when the right product needs to arrive accurately and consistently. 

“Our partnership with Kase is not stagnant. It’s constantly growing as we’re growing, and they are stepping up to the plate to meet us where we need to be met. We feel and see that Kase values us as a customer,” said Mora Robert, Operations Associate Manager at Perelel.

Across Perelel’s fulfillment network, Kase has delivered 99.95% order accuracy, exceeded same-day shipping targets by 10%, and supported 2,000+% growth over six years. Multi-node fulfillment helps Perelel reach its audience faster, EDI reduces manual work for wholesale orders, and lot-level visibility allows the team to connect customer feedback to specific product lots.

The recent Perelel x Coterie collaboration is one example of the partnership in action. For the limited-edition bundle, Kase coordinated products from multiple vendors, proactively pre-kitting components. More than 75 kits were ready to ship the same day as launch, and the collaboration sold out within 72 hours.

“That is what long-term partnerships with best-in-class companies like Perelel buy you,” said Davis. “Our team knew what the bundle required before the order landed, quickly built a repeatable process around it, and pre-kitted the components so nothing waited on us at launch.” 

The full story of the Kase and Perelel partnership, including the teams, technology, and operational practices supporting Perelel’s growth, is available in the case study, “Built for Every Stage of Growth,” at https://kase.com/customer-stories/perelel-fulfillment-case-study/.

About Kase

Kase delivers direct-to-consumer, retail, and omnichannel fulfillment powered by proprietary technology that provides real-time order tracking, order routing, inventory control, and parcel rate selection. Kase helps brands keep their promises with every order. 

Learn more at kase.com

About Perelel

Perelel is an OB/GYN-founded vitamin company creating stage-specific vitamin routines and daily wellness essentials for women across key chapters of life, including preconception, pregnancy, postpartum, and beyond. 

Learn more at perelelhealth.com 

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Mary Berko
Director of Marketing at Kase
berkma@wsinc.com

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