NEW DELHI, Oct. 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Aligned with the Make-in-India, Design-in-India, and Integrate-in-India initiatives, Metanoia and Aethertek announced a strategic collaboration with TechPhosis to develop and commercialize 5G FR2 and next-generation 6G FR3 solutions across India’s growing telecommunications market.

The initiative integrates the Metanoia-Aethertek Albizia FR2/FR3 radio with TechPhosis’s 5G Core (5GC) and Distributed Unit (DU) platforms, establishing resilient, open-architecture private and public cellular networks throughout the region.

“To support India’s 6G ambitions, we are proud to launch one of the first 6G radios with Metanoia and Aethertek Albizia FR2/FR3 radio platform. Metanoia’s MOSART software empowers early 6G FR3 researchers to build customized solutions,” said Ritesh Aggarwal, CEO of TechPhosis.

Advancing Open Standards: O-RAN WG7 and MOSART
A pivotal component of this initiative is Metanoia’s introduction of MOSART (Metanoia Open Source Advanced Radio Technology) software, running on O-RAN Alliance Working Group 7 (WG7) white-box radio hardware architectures. Available on GitLab, MOSART natively supports standard WG7 platforms, including 24dBm indoor, 5W outdoor, and FR2/FR3 50dBm outdoor radio units.

WG7 specifications enable open radio hardware design to lower development costs, while MOSART provides equipment builders, system integrators, and operators a solid baseline to customize without proprietary vendor lock-in.

“Coupling O-RAN WG7 hardware with our MOSART software commercializes open radio platforms. Alongside partners like SERA Network, Aethertek and TechPhosis, we are creating a practical path from 5G FR2 today to 6G FR3 tomorrow,” said Stewart Wu, CEO of Metanoia.

Partnering with Aethertek for Albizia FR2/FR3
Metanoia and Aethertek partnered to develop the Albizia FR2/FR3 radio platform, combining Metanoia’s Cobra MT2824 SoC baseband chip with Aethertek’s NOVA Antenna-in-Module (AiM).

This modular beamforming architecture streamlines the migration toward FR3 spectrum, enabling Indian operators to validate high-capacity, low-latency 5G-Advanced and pioneer early 6G deployments with proven RF efficiency.

“This collaboration strengthens our shared ability to deliver next-generation O-RUs with validated beamforming and RF performance,” said Perry Lin, Director of Business Development at Aethertek. “Working together with Metanoia and TechPhosis ensures we can accelerate customer deployments and commercialize advanced radio platforms with confidence.”

Commercial FR1 and FR2 radios Powered by Metanoia Cobra MT2824 SoC
At the foundation of these high-performance open radios is Metanoia’s Cobra MT2824 Digital Front End (DFE) SoC. Delivering power efficiency, compact dimensions, and versatility, the Cobra MT2824 powers multiple commercialized ORU products deployed across enterprise and carrier networks.

“SERA Network is proud to be first to market with Metanoia Cobra MT2824-based FR-1 ORU products,” said Jerry Chien, CEO of SERA Network. “Our 24dBm and 5W units lead in power and size, and MOSART open-source software allows our radios to serve as extensible platforms meeting unique customer requirements.”

By uniting Metanoia’s Cobra MT2824 silicon, Aethertek’s FR2/FR3 AiM modules, and TechPhosis’s DU and 5G core stacks, the partners deliver an open ecosystem ready for 5G and 6G development.

Please come to India Mobile Congress Hall 1 BP 18 to explore MOSART powered ORUs: Albizia FR2/FR3 radio, SERA 24dBm and 5W FR1 radios.

About Metanoia

Metanoia Communications Inc. specializes in Software Defined Radio (SDR) and 5G/B5G PHY semiconductor solutions for Open RAN Radio Units and Small Cells. Powered by its proprietary MOSART® platform, its programmable baseband and RF SoCs support 4T4R FR1 and 2T2R FR2 architectures, ensuring full compliance with evolving 3GPP and O-RAN standards.

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St. Pete Beach, Florida-Based John Farren Joins National Boutique Firm for Technology, Personalized Support and Flexibility

DALLAS, Oct. 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Prospera Financial Services, Inc. (“Prospera”), a boutique wealth management firm supporting a nationwide network of independent advisors, today announced that wealth manager John Farren of St. Pete Beach, Florida, has joined its growing national platform and footprint.

Farren is Managing Director of Farren Private Wealth and has more than three decades of experience advising high-net-worth individuals, institutional clients and business owners. He has helped individuals and families with retirement planning, 401(k) rollovers, 72(t) distribution strategies and custom portfolio construction. He earned a designation through the Private Investment Management (PIM) program, which is a specialized credential program for financial advisors who can make discretionary investment decisions on behalf of clients.

“After my time at larger firms, I was drawn to Prospera’s scale and personalized support,” Farren said. “I was looking for the right balance of flexibility and resources, with incredible back office support, that enable me to deliver the exceptional service my clients deserve, and Prospera has a reputation for empowering advisors to exceed expectations.”

Tarah Williams, Prospera’s president and chief operating officer, added, “John’s decades of experience, proven track record and dedication to client service make him a natural fit for Prospera’s culture. He has built trust with his clients the same way we do with our advisors by meeting their evolving needs in a changing industry. Prospera is proud to provide the resources and support to help John continue to grow.”

Farren is the latest advisor this year to join Prospera, which supports 230 independent financial advisors and more than $30 billion in client assets. As the firm continues to grow, it remains committed to maintaining a 2.5:1 advisor-to-home-office staff ratio, ensuring advisors receive the personalized service, accessibility and resources that define Prospera’s boutique approach.

About Prospera Financial Services
Founded in 1982, Prospera Financial Services, Member FINRA/SIPC and a Registered Investment Adviser, is a boutique independent broker-dealer headquartered in Dallas, Texas. Built by advisors for advisors, Prospera combines a service-driven culture with the flexibility, independence, and resources needed to help financial professionals grow their businesses and better serve their clients. The firm supports independent financial advisors nationwide through personalized support, innovative solutions, and strategic clearing and custodial relationships. For more information, visit www.prosperafinancial.com.

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Drawing on 50 years of industry experience, renowned internal audit innovator provides a practical blueprint for successfully balancing AI adoption with critical thinking, ethical resilience, and trust.

SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 7, 2026 /CNW/ — Optro, the leading AI-powered GRC Intelligence Platform, today announced Richard Chambers — Optro’s Senior Advisor, Risk and Audit, renowned author and speaker, and the former CEO of The Institute of Internal Auditors — has released a transformative, newly expanded and revised edition of his foundational text Trusted Advisors: Key Attributes of Outstanding Internal Auditors. This new edition of the book provides a forward-looking roadmap for audit, risk, and governance professionals to succeed in navigating today’s era of increasing risk velocity and rapid AI adoption.

Building on the foundation of Chambers’ previous bestsellers including “The Speed of Risk: Lessons Learned on the Audit Trail,” “Agents of Change: Internal Audit in the Era of Permacrisis,” and “Connected Risk: Conquering the Perilous Risk Exposure Gap,” this updated third edition re-examines the essential traits of outstanding internal auditors, providing a message of informed hope and optimism for the future of the profession. While AI is increasingly automating retrospective assurance and transactional data processing, Chambers argues human auditors are more vital than ever to provide context, critical reasoning, and trusted insight.

“While AI possesses extraordinary capabilities, it does not eliminate the need for human audit teams,” said Richard Chambers. “In an era of rapid change and increasing automation, organizations desperately need teams who can exercise judgment, navigate complexity, build trust, and demonstrate ethical resilience. This book serves as a guide for auditors to elevate their value proposition from checking controls to inspiring strategic change.”

Drawing on survey data from global audit executives, recent research, and his more than 50-year career in internal audit, Chambers outlines a modernized framework split into two core pillars:

Human superpowers: Uniquely human traits that technology cannot replicate, including critical thinking, intellectual curiosity, dynamic communication, insightful relationships, and inspirational leadership.Human enablers: Essential capabilities that must be combined with technology–including AI acumen, ethical resilience, a results focus, open-mindedness, and deep technical expertise.

“AI is reshaping the mechanics of risk and assurance, but human judgment and trusted relationships are what turn information into insight people can act on,” said Andrew Struthers-Kennedy, Global Lead, CAE Solutions at Protiviti. “In this new edition of Trusted Advisors, Richard Chambers offers a timely and practical guide to combining AI capability with the distinctly human qualities internal auditors need to earn trust, exercise sound judgment, and remain relevant in an increasingly complex world.”

To read a preview of the book or purchase a copy, visit optro.ai.

About Optro

Optro (formerly AuditBoard) helps enterprises transform risk into opportunity through its AI-powered GRC Intelligence Platform. More than 50% of the Fortune 500 trust Optro to elevate audit, risk, and compliance in addressing a new era of risk. Optro is top-rated by customers on G2 and was named a Leader in the 2025 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) Tools, Assurance Leaders. To learn more, visit optro.ai.

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