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Voiant Collaboration Publishes Research on Machine Learning-Based Prediction of Treatment Outcomes in Diabetic Macular Edema

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Voiant announces the publication of a peer-reviewed study in Nature’s Eye evaluating a deep learning-based method for predicting both structural and functional outcomes in the eyes of treatment-naïve patients with Diabetic Macular Edema (DME) using baseline OCT data. The findings demonstrate the potential of baseline imaging biomarkers not only in treatment planning, but in clinical trial recruitment where effective patient selection can be critical to trial success. This research builds on Voiant’s capabilities in AI-based pre-screening and other advanced imaging analyses designed to support improved patient selection and imaging strategies for ophthalmic clinical trials.

WALTHAM, Mass., Oct. 12, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Voiant, a leader in clinical trial imaging solutions, is pleased to announce the publication of a new peer-reviewed study in Nature’s Eye. The article, titled “Deep learning–based prediction of one-year functional and structural outcomes in treatment-naïve DMO after anti-VEGF therapy” [1], presents a deep learning-based method to evaluate the prognostic information available in baseline optical coherence tomography (OCT) scans of treatment-naïve patients with Diabetic Macular Edema (DME) at the 12-month time point.

We continue to advance our approach to pre-screening, and prognostic imaging methods represent an important opportunity to build on those capabilities, not only in DME, but across all indications.

Using a proprietary preprocessing algorithm together with a state-of-the-art deep learning network, a classifier was trained to identify responders based on best-corrected visual acuity (BCVA) and central subfield thickness (CST) one-year outcomes. Defining responders as those with a BCVA improvement of at least 0.12 logMAR, and, for structural assessment, those whose one-year CST was 80% or less of the baseline, the model achieved an area under the receiver operating characteristic (AUROC) of 0.71 for BCVA and 0.97 for CST responders, respectively.

Beyond predicting response, the model was also able to accurately predict a patient’s magnitude of change in BCVA and CST. The prediction of functional/BCVA change achieved an R2 of 0.66, and the structural/CST change prediction achieved an R2 of 0.63.

The paper was first authored by Dr. Lorena Ulla of Dr. Enrico Borrelli’s research group at the University of Turin and the “City of Health and Science Hospital” in Turin, Italy, in collaboration with Voiant Senior Vice Presidents, Dr. Daniel Russakoff and Dr. Jonathan Oakley.

“As clinicians, it is important for us to gather as much information as possible to make treatment decisions in the clinic. Our research is focused on understanding how AI can help inform this process in order to create the best plan for the patient. Our collaboration with Voiant supports our efforts to understand AI methods and how we can use them clinically. It is also clear how such technologies can be invaluable to clinical trials,” commented Dr. Enrico Borrelli.

“It is of critical importance that we work with expert clinicians such as Dr. Borrelli to ensure that we’re continually evolving our methods and sharing our findings within the ophthalmic community,” said Dr. Jonathan Oakley, Voiant Senior Vice President of Imaging & Data Sciences. “At Voiant, we understand that by supporting clinical research, we’re helping drive effectiveness in clinical trials. We continue to advance our approach to pre-screening, and prognostic imaging methods represent an important opportunity to build on those capabilities, not only in DME, but across all indications.”

Diabetic Macular Edema (DME) is a vision-threatening complication of diabetic retinopathy and one of the leading causes of vision loss in people with diabetes. DME occurs when chronic high blood glucose damages the small blood vessels in the retina, causing them to leak fluid into the macula, the central portion of the retina responsible for sharp, detailed vision. The resulting swelling (edema) can impair visual acuity and distort central vision [2].

To speak with our team about Voiant’s AI-powered pre-screening and advanced imaging capabilities, and how Voiant can support your ophthalmic clinical trial imaging needs, visit https://www.voiantclinical.com/contact/

[1] Ulla L, Oakley JD, Fasana R, et al. Deep learning–based prediction of one-year functional and structural outcomes in treatment-naïve DMO after anti-VEGF therapy. Eye. 2026. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41433-026-04898-z

[2] American Diabetes Association. Diabetes-Related Macular Edema. Available at: https://diabetes.org/health-wellness/eye-health/diabetes-related-macular-edema

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Evocati PR Announces Medical Technology Innovator Bioservo as Newest Client

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Strategic partnership to amplify Bioservo’s Carbonhand® technology and expand access for military veterans

TYSONS, Va., Oct. 12, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Evocati PR, a purpose-driven public relations and marketing firm dedicated to empowering underserved communities, announced its selection as the agency of record for Bioservo, a medical technology company specializing in soft assistive devices based in Dallas, Texas. The partnership focuses on scaling Bioservo’s U.S. market presence and expanding access to its technology for military veterans.

We are honored to partner with a company that shares our commitment to serving the military-connected community. Bioservo’s technology changes lives. Our team is ready to employ purpose-driven strategies to amplify their story.

Bioservo produces Carbonhand, a sensor-equipped glove paired with a wearable power pack designed to help users regain independence in daily activities. The device restores grip strength for individuals with hand impairments, including those affected by ALS, multiple sclerosis, stroke, and spinal cord injuries. Evocati PR will lead strategic communications to educate occupational therapists within the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and integrate Bioservo into the veteran-serving nonprofit ecosystem.

“We are honored to partner with a company that shares our commitment to serving the military-connected community,” said Mark Szymanski, CEO of Evocati PR. “Bioservo’s technology changes lives. Our team is ready to employ purpose-driven strategies to amplify their story and ensure veterans have the access they need to regain their independence.”

Founded in Sweden, Bioservo established its U.S. entity, Bioservo Inc., in Dallas in 2024. The company provides its assistive technology to veterans through the Federal Supply Schedule.

“Expanding our footprint in the United States requires a partner who understands our mission and the veteran landscape,” said Petter Bäckgren, CEO of Bioservo. “Evocati PR brings the strategic vision we need to educate the market, foster stakeholder engagement, and connect our technology with the veterans who need it most.”

The collaboration with Evocati PR shifts Bioservo’s outreach to proactive market cultivation, ensuring the company establishes authority in the assistive technology space.

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HR Path accelerates its Artificial Intelligence strategy with the acquisition of SnapAI

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PARIS, Oct. 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — HR Path, a global leader in HR consulting and HRIS solutions, announces the acquisition of SnapAI, a start-up specialising in Artificial Intelligence and regulatory compliance. This acquisition strengthens HR Path’s expertise in a strategic field for the future of Human Resources and accelerates the development of its AI-based offerings and solutions.

Operating in 34 countries with nearly 2,900 employees, HR Path supports companies in transforming their HR function through its three service lines: Advise, Implement and Outsource. Since its creation in 2001, the Group has placed technological innovation at the heart of its development and supports clients in evolving their organisations, processes and HR technologies.

AI: a major opportunity to transform Human Resources

HR Path sees Artificial Intelligence as a major opportunity to transform professions, enhance the employee experience and create new sources of value for companies.

This vision is based on a strong ethos: AI should reduce repetitive tasks, augment teams’ capabilities and free up more time for high-value activities. It also gives employees the opportunity to develop new skills and focus on more rewarding assignments.

To accelerate this momentum, HR Path has created a Task Force dedicated to Artificial Intelligence, bringing together expertise from across the Group to explore AI use cases and opportunities.

HR Path has also recently launched a dedicated AI offering to support clients in their transformation. It includes assessing AI maturity and HR data, identifying and prioritising use cases, transforming HR processes, driving adoption and skills development, and defining roadmaps to generate and measure the value created.

HR Path’s ambition is to make AI a common theme across its entire portfolio: in Advise, to support organisations in defining their AI strategy and transformation; in Implement, to activate and integrate new AI capabilities within HR solutions; and in Outsource, to automate selected activities and continuously improve HR operations.

SnapAI: a new milestone in HR Path’s AI ambition

The acquisition of SnapAI is fully aligned with this strategy. It enables HR Path to strengthen its expertise and accelerate its ability to turn rapid advances in Artificial Intelligence into practical solutions that create value for its clients. AI applications in recruitment, assessment and employee management are among the systems classified as high-risk under the European AI Act. SnapAI’s expertise in governance and compliance enables HR Path to support clients in deploying AI in a way that is both ambitious and controlled.

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Cablenet Selects Harmonic’s cOS Broadband Platform to Deliver Multi-Gigabit Speeds in Cyprus

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Cablenet has selected Harmonic’s cOS™ virtualized broadband platform to modernize its DOCSIS access network.The distributed access architecture (DAA) deployment supports Cablenet’s delivery of high-performance gigabit speeds and future speed tiers over its access networks.The cOS platform simplifies operations, enhances subscriber QoE and lowers OPEX.

SAN JOSE, Calif., Oct. 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Harmonic (NASDAQ: HLIT) today announced that Cablenet Communication Systems plc (“Cablenet”), the second largest fixed network operator in Cyprus and a leading converged fixed and mobile operator, is modernizing its broadband access network with Harmonic’s market-leading cOS™ virtualized broadband platform. The deployment strengthens Cablenet’s gigabit service capability, simplifies network operations and enhances subscribers’ quality of experience (QoE).

“The real measure of network modernization is the difference it makes for our customers,” said Panayiotis Kouloumbrides, Chief Core Networks Officer at Cablenet. “Harmonic’s cOS platform strengthens our DOCSIS 3.1+ network footprint, giving our customers fast, consistent gigabit broadband they can count on today, tomorrow and always, with a clear path to even higher speeds. We believe that broadband should simply work for our customers, every time.”

A Platform Built for the Next Generation of Broadband

With Harmonic’s virtualized cOS platform in a DAA with low-power Oyster nodes, Cablenet can introduce significantly higher speeds across its footprint and efficiently scale services as subscriber needs evolve. The cOS software-based platform also preserves flexibility for Cablenet’s longer-term multi-technology network strategy.

Consolidating Infrastructure and Reducing OPEX

The cOS platform supports Cablenet’s approach to consolidating data centers and simplifying hub-site infrastructure as part of the operator’s cost-optimization initiative. By moving network functions from legacy hardware to Harmonic’s software-based platform, the operator can reduce space, power and wiring requirements and lower OPEX while streamlining operations.

Gaining Access to Operational Intelligence

With the transition to the cOS platform, Cablenet can now access Harmonic’s Central AI-driven network intelligence for greater network visibility, more efficient monitoring, faster troubleshooting and improved service assurance.

“Operators need a practical path to enhance services today while preserving the flexibility to evolve their networks for tomorrow,” said Stefan Meier, Vice President of Sales, Europe, at Harmonic. “Our cOS platform provides Cablenet with a strong foundation to modernize its network, simplify operations and deliver a superior broadband experience. We’re pleased to support Cablenet’s forward-looking network strategy and its commitment to delivering faster, more consistent connectivity and a better quality of experience for its subscribers.”

Harmonic will showcase its latest broadband innovations at Network X, Oct. 13-15 in booth L71. To set up a meeting with Harmonic, visit www.harmonicinc.com/events/network-x.

Harmonic is the market share leader in cable broadband equipment, virtual CMTS and DAA, according to Dell’Oro Group, the trusted source for market information about the telecommunications, networks and data center IT industries. The company’s market-leading cOS platform powers next-gen broadband services through more than 48 million CPE devices worldwide for leading operators in North America, Europe, Latin America and Asia. To learn more about Harmonic solutions, visit www.harmonicinc.com.

About Harmonic
Harmonic (NASDAQ: HLIT), the worldwide leader in virtualized broadband solutions, is transforming multi-gigabit connectivity. The company’s industry-leading cOS™ virtualized broadband platform, suite of solutions for fiber and DOCSIS, and a growing portfolio of AI-powered network intelligence solutions, enable broadband service providers to simplify operations, deliver exceptional subscriber experiences and expand revenue streams. With thousands of vCMTS servers and hundreds of thousands of RPDs deployed globally, Harmonic powers next-generation broadband services with five-nines reliability. Anchored with a customer-first approach and driven by a legacy of innovation, Harmonic supports broadband service providers at every stage of their network evolution. More information is available at www.harmonicinc.com. 

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This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Statements concerning Harmonic’s business and the anticipated capabilities, advantages, reliability, efficiency, market acceptance, market growth, specifications and benefits of Harmonic products, services and technology are forward-looking statements. These statements are based on our current expectations and beliefs and are subject to risks and uncertainties, including the risks and uncertainties more fully described in Harmonic’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended Dec. 31, 2025, its Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and its Current Reports on Form 8-K. The forward-looking statements in this press release are based on information available to Harmonic as of the date hereof, and Harmonic disclaims any obligation to update any forward-looking statements.

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Cablenet Communication Systems plc is the second largest fixed network operator in Cyprus and a converged provider of broadband, TV, fixed telephony and mobile services to residential, business, wholesale and government customers. Cablenet runs an island-wide HFC/DOCSIS and FTTH network, mobile network, and IP/MPLS and DWDM transport backbone. Cablenet has become the island’s fastest-growing converged operator, and it continues to invest in next-generation fixed and mobile infrastructure. Cablenet is a subsidiary of GO plc, Malta’s leading telecommunications group, which is listed on the Malta Stock Exchange. More information is available at www.cablenet.com.cy.

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