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Power Outages by State: New Analysis Ranks All 50 States Ahead of a Forecast El Niño Winter

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Five years of federal data show a twentyfold gap between the best and worst states; free report and dataset published ahead of a forecast El Niño winter

ROSEVILLE, Calif., Oct. 6, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Homes in the typical U.S. state spent 4.9 hours without power each year from 2020 through 2024, but the gap between states is twentyfold, according to a new analysis of federal data published today by security camera retailer Deluxe CCTV. Customers in Louisiana averaged 33.5 hours a year, the most of any state, against 1.7 hours in Arizona, the least.

“When the power goes out, the internet usually goes with it, and so do security cameras that rely on household power and WiFi. This data shows most outage time comes during major storms, so plan for the long outages, not just the average ones,” said Dustin Dalton, owner of Deluxe CCTV.

The report ranks all 50 states and Washington, D.C. using reliability data that electric utilities file annually with the U.S. Energy Information Administration. It is free to read and download, with no registration required.

Maine ranked second at 22.1 hours a year and West Virginia third at 15.5. Washington, D.C. was lowest overall at 0.8 hours.

Storms drive most of the time customers spend in the dark. Across the 50 states and D.C., major events such as hurricanes and ice storms accounted for between 63% and 79% of all outage hours in each year studied. EIA reports that U.S. customers averaged 11 hours of interruptions in 2024, the most in a decade, with major events accounting for 80% of that time.

Single storms can reshape a state’s year. South Carolina customers averaged 52.3 hours without power in 2024, the year of Hurricane Helene, compared with between 2.0 and 5.4 hours in each of the four preceding years.

The report arrives as forecasters warn of an unusually stormy winter. NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center reported on September 28 that El Niño is strengthening, with a greater than 90% chance of a very strong event during the fall and winter of 2026–27.

The data suggests where that would be felt. Winter storms already account for some of the worst years in the record: Oklahoma customers averaged 48.7 hours without power in 2020, the year of the October ice storm, and a single December 2023 storm pushed Maine to 31.1 hours. A strong El Niño typically suppresses Atlantic hurricane activity while steering more storms along a southern track, so the states most affected in a given winter may not be the ones that top this ranking.

How often the power fails is a different picture from how long. Maine customers lost power most frequently, an average of 3.3 times a year, followed by Louisiana at 2.7. The typical state averaged 1.3 outages per customer per year. Illinois, Nevada, Nebraska and New York had the fewest among the states, at 0.9.

The findings point at a gap in home security equipment. Cameras that plug into a wall outlet and connect over home WiFi stop recording when the power fails, and the router they depend on usually goes down with it. The report includes guidance on which equipment keeps working during an outage and which does not.

“Most people think about the lights going out, not their security going dark. When the power goes out, the internet usually goes with it, and so do security cameras that rely on household power and WiFi. This data shows most outage time comes during major storms, so plan for the long outages, not just the average ones,” said Dustin Dalton, owner of Deluxe CCTV.

Methodology. Figures are customer-weighted state averages of SAIDI and SAIFI values reported by utilities under EIA Form EIA-861, converted to hours, for 2020 through 2024, the five most recent years of final data. For 2023 and 2024 the calculations match EIA’s own published state totals to within 0.1% for every state. Small utilities that file EIA’s short form do not report reliability data; nine states where reporting utilities serve fewer than 80% of customers are marked in the report. Full methodology, sources and the complete dataset are published with the report.

The full report and dataset are available at deluxecctv.com/power-outages-by-state.

About Deluxe CCTV

Deluxe CCTV Inc. is a video surveillance equipment company located in Roseville, Calif. Having served more than 500,000 customers worldwide since 2000, Deluxe CCTV has the largest selection of covert surveillance equipment available in North America. Complementing Deluxe CCTV’s line of high-quality products, the company offers industry-leading warranties and exceptional customer service that continues to set it apart from its competitors. For more information, visit deluxecctv.com.

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Dustin Dalton, Deluxe CCTV, 1 8887110589, Media@deluxecctv.com, https://deluxecctv.com/

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Gong, Agentforce Sales, and Avoma Named 2026 Conversation Intelligence Champions by Info-Tech Research Group

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Drawing on verified end-user feedback collected through Info-Tech Research Group’s SoftwareReviews platform, the 2026 Conversation Intelligence Data Quadrant Report evaluates solutions that help organizations capture and analyze customer interactions, reduce manual effort, and improve visibility across teams. Champion recognition reflects strong product capabilities and overall user satisfaction.

ARLINGTON, Va., Oct. 7, 2026 /CNW/ — Info-Tech Research Group has named Gong, Agentforce Sales, and Avoma as Champions in its 2026 Conversation Intelligence Data Quadrant Report. The report recognizes the highest-rated software products in the category, helping organizations evaluate solutions to analyze customer conversations, improve sales coaching, and turn interactions into actionable insights.

Conversation intelligence solutions help organizations capture, transcribe, and analyze customer interactions across calls, meetings, and other communication channels. Features such as automated transcription, call recording, sentiment analysis, conversation summaries, keyword tracking, sales coaching, and CRM integration can help teams identify customer needs, improve employee performance, and make more informed business decisions.

Info-Tech’s Data Quadrant is a comprehensive software evaluation tool that ranks products using verified end-user feedback across key dimensions, including likelihood to recommend, feature rankings, net emotional footprint score, and vendor capabilities. These inputs are aggregated into a Composite Score (CS), which reflects overall user satisfaction and determines placement within the Data Quadrant. The firm’s methodology ensures that rankings are based entirely on authentic user reviews, free from analyst opinions or vendor influence.

The 2026 Conversation Intelligence Champions are as follows:

Gong, 9.0 CS, rated highly for its call recording features.Agentforce Sales, 9.0 CS, rated highly for its conversation coaching capabilities.Avoma, 8.6 CS, ranked highly for its audio transcription features.

“Every customer conversation contains valuable information, but organizations need the right tools to capture and make sense of it,” says Terra Higginson, Principal Research Director at Info-Tech Research Group. “Conversation intelligence platforms can make it easier to review large volumes of interactions and surface relevant information without adding to employee workloads. The best products fit smoothly into existing workflows, provide reliable analysis, reduce manual effort, and are easy for teams to use.”

User assessments of software categories on SoftwareReviews provide an accurate and detailed view of the constantly changing market. Info-Tech’s reports are informed by data from users and IT professionals with intimate experience with the software across the procurement, implementation, and maintenance processes.

Read the full report: 2026 Conversation Intelligence Champions

To learn more about Info-Tech’s Vendor Awards, including how Data Quadrant and Emotional Footprint recognition is determined using verified end-user feedback and the underlying evaluation criteria, visit Info-Tech’s Vendor Awards page, powered by SoftwareReviews.

About Info-Tech Research Group
Info-Tech Research Group is the “get things done” partner for over 30,000 IT, HR, and marketing leaders worldwide. The fastest growing research and advisory firm, Info-Tech enables leaders to make well-informed decisions and transform their organizations through AI, strategic foresight, step-by-step methodologies, practical tools, industry-leading advisory, and training programs. For nearly 30 years, tens of thousands of private and public organizations have trusted Info-Tech to lead their most important initiatives through periods of change and deliver outcomes that truly matter.

To learn more about Info-Tech’s HR research and advisory services, visit McLean & Company, and for data-driven software buying insights and vendor evaluations, visit the firm’s SoftwareReviews platform.

Media professionals can register for unrestricted access to research across IT, HR, and software, as well as hundreds of industry analysts through the firm’s Media Insiders program. To gain access, contact pr@infotech.com.

For information about Info-Tech Research Group or to access the latest research, visit infotech.com and connect via LinkedIn and X.

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PUDO Inc. reports FY 2027 second quarter results

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TORONTO, Oct. 7, 2026 /CNW/ — PUDO Inc. (“PUDO” or the “Company”) (CSE:  PDO; OTCQB: PDPTF) today filed its unaudited interim financial results and operational highlights for the three-month period ended August 31, 2026 (“Q2 FY 2027”).

Year over Year

Q2 FY 2027  

Q2 FY 2026  

Change

Revenue from Operations  

$1,401,167

$1,425,505

(1.7 %)

Gross Profit

$518,089

$498,699

3.9 %

Gross Margin

37.0 %

35.0 %

+2.0 pts

Cash Operating Income

$9,743

$16,227

(40.0 %)

“Our second quarter results are reflective of the stability we have seen with our current customer base. We continue to be very excited about the new customer opportunities in front of us.  In particular, we have continued to invest in significant new business opportunities while keeping a focus on managing the operations efficiently.  During the second quarter, we returned to positive cash operating income and delivered a very strong gross margin of 37%.”

A complete copy of the unaudited interim consolidated financial statements and the Management’s Discussion and Analysis Report for the three and six month periods ended August 31, 2026, can be found on the CSE website at https://thecse.com/listings/pudo-inc/ and on SEDAR+ at http://www.sedarplus.com/ .

About PUDO Inc.

PUDO Inc. is North America’s only independent parcel pick-up and drop-off counter network. 

PUDO has created a Network of more than 2,088 storefront partners known as PUDOpoint Counters, strategically located very near to where people live, work and play.

PUDO partners with retailers and logistics providers to offer a last-mile pick-up and returns network for ecommerce shoppers that reduces cost, increases convenience and provides package security to the last-mile of package logistics.  Visit: www.pudopoint.com.

To sign up for the PUDO News Feed please subscribe at https://pudopoint.com/investors/ . 

Information in this press release that is not current or historical factual information may constitute forward-looking information within the meaning of securities laws, such as statements regarding estimated revenues from new contracts, increased parcel volume, activation and implementation of PUDO’s technology and possible future expansions of PUDO’s operations. This information is based on current expectations and assumptions of management, including assumptions concerning PUDO’s ability to integrate its new customers into its network and successfully execute on its new and existing contracts. The use of any of the words “anticipate”, “believe”, “expect”, “plan”, “intend”, “can”, “will”, “should”, and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Since forward-looking statements are based on assumptions and address future events and conditions, by their very nature they involve inherent risks and uncertainties. Risks, uncertainties, and other factors involved with forward-looking information could cause actual events, results, performance, prospects, and opportunities to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking information. Although the Company believes that the expectations and assumptions on which the forward-looking statements are based are reasonable, undue reliance should not be placed on the forward-looking statements because the Company can give no assurance that they will prove to be correct. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from such forward-looking information include, without limitation, uncertainties with respect to service implementation, the economic results of the relationship on the operations of the Company, changes in general economic, market, or business conditions, and those risks set out in the Company’s public documents filed on SEDAR. This press release, in particular the information in respect of estimated revenues, may contain future-oriented financial information or financial outlook within the meaning of applicable securities laws. Such future-oriented financial information or financial outlook has been prepared for the purpose of providing information about management’s reasonable expectations as to the anticipated results of its proposed business activities. Readers are cautioned that reliance on such information may not be appropriate for other purposes.

The forward-looking statements contained in this press release are made as of the date hereof and the Company undertakes no obligation to update publicly or revise any forward-looking statements or information, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, unless so required by law.

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Flex Announces Date for Second Quarter Fiscal Year 2027 Earnings Call

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AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Flex (NASDAQ: FLEX) will announce its second quarter fiscal year 2027 financial results before the market opens on Wednesday, October 28, 2026. The company will hold a conference call to discuss the results that day at 7:30 AM CT / 8:30 AM ET.

The live webcast presentation will be available on the Flex investor relations website at investors.flex.com. A replay of the webcast, along with supporting materials, will be available on the investor relations website following the conclusion of the event.

About Flex
Flex (Reg. No. 199002645H) is the manufacturing partner of choice that helps leading brands design, build, and manage products that improve the world. With a global footprint spanning 30 countries, Flex delivers advanced manufacturing and supply chain solutions, innovative products and technology, and lifecycle services that support customers from concept to scale. In the AI era, Flex is helping customers accelerate data center deployment by solving power, heat, and scale challenges through cutting-edge power and cooling technology and scalable IT infrastructure solutions.

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