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Polara Named Among Canada’s Fastest-Growing Technology Companies in the 2026 Deloitte Technology Fast 50™

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LONGUEUIL, QC, Oct. 29, 2026 /CNW/ — Polara, a leader in fleet electrification, supports organizations across North America with solutions ranging from charging infrastructure design and smart energy management through its Cleo platform to unlocking the value of electric assets in carbon markets.

With revenue growth of 560% over four years, the company is proud to announce that it has been named a 2026 winner of the Deloitte Technology Fast 50™ program, which recognizes the growth, innovation and entrepreneurial spirit of Canada’s top-performing technology companies.

The program recognizes the 50 Canadian technology companies with the highest revenue growth over a four-year period. To date, Polara has delivered 165 charging infrastructure projects, while its Cleo platform manages 290 sites, optimizing thousands of charging stations. In addition, nearly 150 electric fleets have entrusted Polara with the management of their carbon credits.

This recognition reflects Polara’s sustained growth and the expanding impact of its infrastructure solutions, including:

Delivery of New York State’s largest electric school bus fast-charging project for GVC Ltd.;Development of bidirectional vehicle-to-grid (V2G) infrastructure for Fremont Unified School District in California;Deployment of Canada’s first municipal vehicle-to-everything (V2X) charging station in Victoriaville, QC.

“This recognition is first and foremost a reflection of the outstanding work of our team and the trust placed in us by our customers, partners and investors,” said Sébastien Fournier, President and CEO of Polara. “Since the beginning, we have believed that the energy transition must be built on practical, cost-effective and scalable technology solutions. Being named to the Deloitte Technology Fast 50 is an important milestone in our growth journey.”

Polara helps its customers make the transition to electric mobility economically viable by adapting to the operational, regulatory and commercial realities of each market, supported by an integrated offering of infrastructure, software and services.

In carbon markets, eligible electric vehicles and equipment can generate carbon credits. Polara helps customers monetize these credits, creating a new source of revenue. This monetization opportunity complements the operating savings generated through smart charging and further strengthens the overall business case for the energy transition.

At the heart of this growth is Cleo, which serves as the intelligence layer connecting vehicles, charging stations, buildings and power grids. The platform optimizes charging based on fleet operational requirements and site energy constraints.

Polara is also expanding its expertise in bidirectional charging, including vehicle-to-grid (V2G) energy transfer and vehicle-to-everything (V2X) applications. These approaches are paving the way for fleets that can not only use energy more efficiently, but also contribute to the resilience of buildings and power grids.

“This recognition validates the relevance of our vision and the strength of the market we serve,” added David Cantin, Vice President, Finance at Polara. “As organizations seek to reduce energy costs, strengthen resilience and achieve their environmental objectives, we will continue to invest in innovation, particularly in our Cleo platform and its smart charging management capabilities, to deliver greater savings and improve operational and energy efficiency for our customers.”

For more than 25 years, the Deloitte Technology Fast 50 program has celebrated Canadian companies that distinguish themselves through their growth, capacity for innovation and contribution to Canada’s technology ecosystem.

About Polara

Polara specializes in infrastructure and software solutions for electric vehicle fleets. The company supports organizations throughout their energy transition with an integrated offering encompassing vehicle electrification, energy optimization, smart charging management through its Cleo platform, V2X and V2G applications, and carbon credit monetization.

Polara helps fleet operators, manufacturers, municipalities and public-sector organizations unlock new value from their vehicles and equipment through improved energy management and the generation of carbon credits.

With operations in Canada and the United States, Polara supports customers at every stage of their operations, from infrastructure design to the optimization of day-to-day charging activities. Its Cleo platform helps reduce energy costs and optimize fleet charging.

Its flagship products include the Cleo smart charging management platform, the CHRGPK electrical distribution unit, and the PRKOUT home charging solution. Together, these technologies support scalable electrification, participation in new energy services and, where assets are eligible, the monetization of emission reductions through carbon markets.

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Norfolk Southern and Schneider partner to expand domestic intermodal capacity across the eastern U.S.

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Collaboration brings together Schneider’s asset-based expertise with Norfolk Southern’s eastern U.S. intermodal network to deliver greater efficiency and more flexible capacity for shippers

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Norfolk Southern and Schneider are partnering to advance domestic intermodal growth by combining Norfolk Southern’s eastern U.S. rail network and infrastructure investments with Schneider’s asset-based intermodal services.The partnership gives shippers a more scalable alternative to over-the-road transportation, with improved efficiency, flexible capacity and greater supply chain resilience.Schneider brings 35 years of intermodal expertise, professional company drivers, company-owned tractors, approximately 23,900 chassis and 26,800 containers and more than 60 North American intermodal rail hubs.Norfolk Southern is investing ahead of customer demand across its 22-state intermodal network, including gateway capacity, terminal expansions, double-stack clearance improvements, reliability upgrades and enhanced security.

ATLANTA and GREEN BAY, Wis., Oct. 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE: NSC) and Schneider National, Inc. (NYSE: SNDR), a premier multimodal provider of transportation, intermodal and logistics services, today announced a strategic agreement that combines Schneider’s 35 years of intermodal expertise, professional company drivers, company-owned assets and logistics capabilities with Norfolk Southern’s extensive eastern U.S. intermodal network and ongoing infrastructure investments.

The partnership brings together two networks built around breadth, consistency and customer growth at a time when demand for intermodal solutions continues to build. Schneider’s Intermodal Service is backed by company-owned tractors, approximately 23,900 chassis and 26,800 containers, more than 60 intermodal rail hubs across North America, and professional company dray drivers who complete more than 90% of Schneider’s domestic dray moves. Norfolk Southern’s intermodal volumes grew 3% in the third quarter of 2026, supported by steady consumer demand, favorable truck-market dynamics and network improvements.

“Schneider’s Intermodal network is built on a strong asset-based foundation that gives customers the control, consistency and reliability they depend on,” said Michael Baumgardt, Executive Vice President of Intermodal and Logistics at Schneider. “As we transition our primary eastern rail provider to Norfolk Southern, we’ll expand access to key markets, increase network flexibility and create new opportunities to better serve our customers. It will strengthen Schneider’s competitive position and enhance the reliable service experience our customers expect.”

As one of the largest intermodal carriers in North America, Schneider brings more than three decades of intermodal expertise to help customers move freight with truck-like reliability and rail-driven efficiency. In addition to its company-owned containers, lightweight chassis, company-operated dray fleet, and company drivers, Schneider also supports performance through priority rail access, proactive execution across long-haul lanes, satellite tracking for real-time visibility, and advanced security measures. Aligning with Norfolk Southern reflects Schneider’s commitment to evolving with customer needs and changing freight flows. Norfolk Southern’s expansive eastern network broadens Schneider’s reach, creating new opportunities to grow with existing customers, attract new freight, and convert truckload shipments to intermodal.

“Customers are taking a broader view of intermodal than ever before, and we are investing ahead of that demand,” said Ed Elkins, EVP and Chief Commercial Officer at Norfolk Southern. “By combining Norfolk Southern’s network reach, as well as our terminal investments and capacity, with Schneider’s proven logistics expertise, owned equipment and customer relationships, we are creating new opportunities to move freight across North America and make rail a stronger part of the domestic supply chain.”

The agreement builds on Norfolk Southern’s strategy to invest ahead of customer growth across its 22-state intermodal network. Recent and ongoing projects include a new service between Cincinnati and Atlanta; double-stack clearance improvements connecting the Midwest and New England through the East Edge route; and terminal expansions in Ohio, Michigan, North Carolina and Illinois. At facilities across Atlanta, Louisville, Harrisburg, Croxton, Chesapeake, Charlotte, Chicago and St. Louis, Norfolk Southern is also improving pavement, lighting, storage areas, maintenance facilities, truck access routes and security systems to strengthen reliability, driver turn times and the everyday terminal experience customers depend on.

This collaboration reflects a shared commitment to making intermodal transportation more dependable and more accessible for customers. By bringing together complementary strengths and investing for long-term growth, Schneider and Norfolk Southern are helping shape the future of domestic freight transportation.

About Norfolk Southern
Since 1827, Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE: NSC) and its predecessor companies have safely moved the goods and materials that drive the U.S. economy. Today, it operates a customer-centric and operations-driven freight transportation network. Committed to furthering sustainability, Norfolk Southern helps its customers avoid approximately 15 million tons of yearly carbon emissions by shipping via rail. Its dedicated team members deliver more than 7 million carloads annually, from agriculture to consumer goods. Norfolk Southern also has the most extensive intermodal network in the eastern U.S. It serves a majority of the country’s population and manufacturing base, with connections to every major container port on the Atlantic coast as well as major ports in the Gulf of Mexico and Great Lakes. Learn more by visiting www.NorfolkSouthern.com.

About Schneider
Schneider is a premier multimodal provider of transportation, intermodal and logistics services, helping customers turn supply chain complexity into greater control. Backed by more than 90 years of operational expertise and innovation, Schneider delivers reliable, flexible and responsible solutions that help businesses move freight with confidence.

Schneider’s broad portfolio includes Regional and Long-Haul Truckload, Expedited, Dedicated, Bulk, Intermodal, Brokerage, Warehousing, Supply Chain Management, Port Logistics and Logistics Consulting. Through its digital marketplace, Schneider FreightPower®, the company gives shippers access to an expanded, highly flexible capacity network and carriers access to quality drop-and-hook freight.

For more information about Schneider, visit Schneider.com or follow the company socially on Facebook, LinkedIn and X: @WeAreSchneider. Always Delivering. Always Ahead. 

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GoDaddy Inc. Reports Third Quarter 2026 Financial Results

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TEMPE, Ariz., Oct. 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — GoDaddy Inc. (NYSE: GDDY) today reported third quarter 2026 financial results. To view the earnings release, earnings presentation and prepared remarks, please access the company’s Investor Relations website at https://aboutus.godaddy.net/investor-relations/financials.

GoDaddy management will host a live webcast at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time, which will be available on GoDaddy’s Investor Relations website. To participate, please register here.

Following the webcast’s completion, a recording will be available on GoDaddy’s Investor Relations website.

About GoDaddy
GoDaddy, the world’s largest domain name registrar, helps millions of entrepreneurs globally start, grow, and scale their businesses. People come to GoDaddy to name their idea, build a website and logo, sell their products and services and accept payments. Airo®, the company’s agentic operating system for small businesses, helps entrepreneurs get their idea online, run their business day-to-day and grow through an integrated identity, presence and commerce experience. GoDaddy’s expert guides are available 24/7 to provide assistance. To learn more about the company, visit www.GoDaddy.com.

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© 2026 GoDaddy Inc. All Rights Reserved.

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HelloNation Article Examines Home Improvements Before Selling, Featuring Real Estate Expert Rosa Stong

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The article explains how practical updates and local market conditions can help homeowners prepare for a successful sale.

RACINE, Wis., Oct. 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — HelloNation Article Examines Home Improvements Before Selling, Featuring Real Estate Expert Rosa Stong

The article explains how practical updates and local market conditions can help homeowners prepare for a successful sale.

What should you fix before listing your house? HelloNation answers that question in an article featuring insights from Real Estate Expert Rosa Stong of Becker Stong Real Estate Group in Racine, Wisconsin.

The article explains that preparing your home for sale begins with understanding that every property and every seller’s situation is different. While many homeowners wonder whether to invest in major renovations, the article notes that the best time to sell depends on your situation, and the same principle applies to deciding which updates to complete before listing. Thoughtful preparation can often produce stronger results than expensive remodeling projects.

According to the HelloNation article, many of the most effective pre-sale home improvements involve addressing basic maintenance issues that buyers quickly notice. Loose door handles, dripping faucets, damaged light fixtures, cracked caulk, and scuffed walls can suggest routine upkeep has been neglected. Completing these repairs shows the property has been well cared for and can increase buyer confidence during showings.

The article also highlights fresh paint as one of the most affordable and effective updates sellers can make. Neutral paint colors help rooms appear brighter, cleaner, and more spacious while making it easier for buyers to imagine themselves living in the home. Repainting worn or boldly colored spaces often creates a noticeable improvement without requiring a significant financial investment.

Curb appeal receives similar attention because buyers begin evaluating a property before they step inside. The article explains that maintaining the lawn, trimming landscaping, cleaning walkways, and refreshing the front door can create an inviting appearance. These relatively simple improvements help establish a positive first impression and encourage greater buyer interest from the moment prospective buyers arrive.

The HelloNation article also discusses home staging as another valuable tool when preparing your home for sale. Professional staging may not always be necessary, but thoughtfully arranging furniture, removing excess personal belongings, and organizing storage areas can help rooms feel larger and more functional. Clean countertops and uncluttered living spaces allow buyers to focus on the home’s layout instead of the current owner’s possessions.

Rather than recommending costly remodeling projects, the article encourages sellers to focus on updates that appeal to a broad audience. Replacing outdated cabinet hardware, installing modern light fixtures, updating faucets, and improving worn flooring can create a fresh look while keeping costs manageable. These practical pre-sale improvements often add more value than highly personalized renovations that may not appeal to every buyer.

The article further explains that preparation decisions should reflect local market conditions and the home’s price range. In highly competitive markets, buyers may overlook small cosmetic imperfections. In slower markets, presentation becomes more important because buyers often have more options. Real Estate Expert Rosa Stong notes in the article’s insights that understanding local buyer expectations helps homeowners prioritize improvements most likely to generate buyer interest.

The article concludes that preparing your home for sale is about showcasing the property’s strengths while reducing distractions for potential buyers. Completing needed repairs, improving curb appeal, applying fresh paint where appropriate, and making thoughtful cosmetic updates can help create a welcoming experience while recognizing that the best time to sell depends on your situation.

The Best Time to Sell Depends on Your Situation features insights from Rosa Stong, a real estate expert in Racine, Wisconsin, in HelloNation.

About HelloNation

HelloNation is America’s Good News Network, a premier media platform built on the idea that good news travels faster when real people tell real stories. Through its community-focused publications and innovative “edvertising” approach, HelloNation delivers content that informs, inspires, and spotlights the leaders making a meaningful impact in their communities.

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